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User Manual
CP Series
Version 3.1 – June 2020
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REVISION HISTORY ____________________________________________________________ 6

1. WARNINGS _____________________________________________________________ 7
1.1 Safety warnings ______________________________________________________________ 7
2. INTRODUCTION _________________________________________________________ 8
2.1 The CP SERIES, PowerBox and PowerModule ______________________________________ 8
2.1.1 Operating Range ___________________________________________________________________ 8
2.1.2 Technical specifications ____________________________________________________________ 11
2.1.3 Exposure Charts __________________________________________________________________ 13
3. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION _______________________________________________ 14

3.1 The CP SERIES X-ray generator _________________________________________________ 14
3.1.1 Mechanical dimensions ____________________________________________________________ 14
3.1.2 Guard rings ______________________________________________________________________ 17
3.1.3 Carousel/Diaphragm (not for CP300C) ________________________________________________ 17
3.1.4 Maintenance of the carousel ________________________________________________________ 18
3.1.5 Interconnection socket _____________________________________________________________ 19
3.1.6 Cooling fan ______________________________________________________________________ 23
3.1.7 Memory and identification __________________________________________________________ 23
3.2 PowerModule ______________________________________________________________ 24

3.3 PowerBox __________________________________________________________________ 24
3.3.1 Mechanical dimensions ____________________________________________________________ 24
3.3.2 Front panel ______________________________________________________________________ 25
3.3.3 Power connector__________________________________________________________________ 26
3.3.4 Interconnection cable ______________________________________________________________ 26
3.3.5 interlock connector ________________________________________________________________ 26
3.3.6 Handle __________________________________________________________________________ 28
3.3.7 USB ports ________________________________________________________________________ 28
4. OPERATION ____________________________________________________________ 30
4.1 Before switching on __________________________________________________________ 30
4.1.1 Power supply_____________________________________________________________________ 30
4.1.2 Power Generators _________________________________________________________________ 30
4.1.3 Protective earth connection _________________________________________________________ 30
4.1.4 Various general precautions to be observed ____________________________________________ 31
4.2 Daily use ___________________________________________________________________ 32
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4.2.1 Connections _____________________________________________________________________ 32

4.2.2 Power On________________________________________________________________________ 33
4.2.3 Preheating / Warm-up _____________________________________________________________ 34
4.2.4 Setting kV, mA and exposure time ____________________________________________________ 35
4.2.5 Using the Constant Power function (Pct) _______________________________________________ 35
4.2.6 Emergency Stop __________________________________________________________________ 36
5. POWERBOX MENU ______________________________________________________ 37

5.1 Introduction ________________________________________________________________ 37
5.1.1 Navigating through the PowerBox menu _______________________________________________ 37
5.1.2 Padlocked menu items _____________________________________________________________ 37
5.2 Exposure calculation (optional)_________________________________________________ 38

5.2.1 Calculate ________________________________________________________________________ 38
5.2.2 ICM chart ________________________________________________________________________ 39
5.2.3 Custom chart _____________________________________________________________________ 39
5.3 Memory access _____________________________________________________________ 40
5.4 Settings ____________________________________________________________________ 41

5.4.1 Change SU code __________________________________________________________________ 41
5.4.2 Door control _____________________________________________________________________ 42
5.4.3 Lamp control _____________________________________________________________________ 42
5.4.4 Interlock ________________________________________________________________________ 42
5.4.5 Bluetooth _______________________________________________________________________ 43
5.4.6 Date and time ____________________________________________________________________ 43
5.4.7 Language ________________________________________________________________________ 44
5.4.8 Software ________________________________________________________________________ 44
5.4.9 Screen __________________________________________________________________________ 45
5.4.10 Carousel_________________________________________________________________________ 45
5.4.11 Limitations_______________________________________________________________________ 46
5.4.12 Gen lamp ________________________________________________________________________ 46
5.4.13 Fan mode _______________________________________________________________________ 46
5.4.14 Prewarning ______________________________________________________________________ 46
5.4.15 Units ___________________________________________________________________________ 47
5.4.16 Key beep ________________________________________________________________________ 47
5.5 All measures ________________________________________________________________ 47
5.6 Data access _________________________________________________________________ 47

5.6.1 PowerBox _______________________________________________________________________ 48
5.6.2 Generator _______________________________________________________________________ 48
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5.7 Errors _____________________________________________________________________ 48

5.7.1 Current errors ____________________________________________________________________ 48
5.7.2 Error status ______________________________________________________________________ 48
5.7.3 View history _____________________________________________________________________ 49
5.7.4 Export to USB ____________________________________________________________________ 49
5.8 Demo mode ________________________________________________________________ 49
5.9 ICM functions _______________________________________________________________ 49
6. TROUBLESHOOTING _____________________________________________________ 50
6.1 Error and warning messages ___________________________________________________ 50
6.2 Most common warning messages _______________________________________________ 50

6.2.1 E56: Gas leak _____________________________________________________________________ 50
6.2.2 E162: Car. Desactiv. _______________________________________________________________ 50
6.2.3 E163: Car. shutter _________________________________________________________________ 50
6.2.4 E164: Car. preheat ________________________________________________________________ 51
6.3 Most common error messages _________________________________________________ 51

6.3.1 E7: press min _____________________________________________________________________ 51
6.3.2 E10: T° inv max ___________________________________________________________________ 51
6.3.3 E11: T° amb max __________________________________________________________________ 51
6.3.4 E12: T° SF6 max ___________________________________________________________________ 51
6.3.5 E13: T° rad max ___________________________________________________________________ 51
6.3.6 E40: kV preheat ..m..s ______________________________________________________________ 51
6.3.7 E71: PB T° rad max ________________________________________________________________ 52
6.3.8 E72: PB T° amb max _______________________________________________________________ 52
6.3.9 E80 through E86: defective lamp _____________________________________________________ 52
6.3.10 E87, E88: water or oil flow defect ____________________________________________________ 52
6.3.11 E89: defective external buzzer _______________________________________________________ 52
6.3.12 E90 through E92: door open ________________________________________________________ 52
6.3.13 E95: defective generator lamp _______________________________________________________ 52
6.3.14 E97: key off ______________________________________________________________________ 52
6.3.15 E115: no generator ________________________________________________________________ 52
6.3.16 E149: Car. pointer _________________________________________________________________ 53
6.3.17 E150: Car. Unlocked _______________________________________________________________ 53
6.3.18 E 151: Car. Be50kV ________________________________________________________________ 53
7. ACCESSORIES __________________________________________________________ 54
7.1 Single flashing light __________________________________________________________ 54
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7.2 Audible/flashing lights________________________________________________________ 55
7.3 Magnetic foot for warning lights________________________________________________ 56

7.4 Tripod for flashing light _______________________________________________________ 56
7.5 Peli Storm ™ transport case____________________________________________________ 57
7.6 Tripod for generator _________________________________________________________ 57
7.7 Aluminum transport case with CP tripod _________________________________________ 58

7.8 Custom diaphragm___________________________________________________________ 58
7.9 Exposure time calculator ______________________________________________________ 59
7.10 Interconnection cable extension (per 20m) up to 100m ___________________________ 59

7.11 Junction box for dual flashing light ____________________________________________ 59
7.12 Junction box for dual Audible-flashing light _____________________________________ 59
8. PRE-SETS CONFIGURATION _______________________________________________ 61

9. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL_____________________________________________ 62
9.1 Frames and settings __________________________________________________________ 62
9.2 Connection through UART (RS422) ______________________________________________ 62
9.3 Connection through USB ______________________________________________________ 62
9.4 Messages __________________________________________________________________ 64
10. RECYCLING ____________________________________________________________ 69
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REVISION HISTORY
Rev. Date Comment § Name
1.0 01/11/2012 Initial release All JB
1.1 21/12/2012 Review according to software version 0.0.3 All AP
1.2 10/01/2013 Laser safety warning, Accessories pictures 1, 7 JB
1.3 22/01/2015 Add of the airstream requirement to reach the 100% duty cycle 2.1.2 JL
p. 13
1.4 15/04/2015 Add of recycling recommendations §8 p. JL
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1.5 19/04/2015 Add of CP160D and CP225D ALL JL
1.6 05/08/2015 Maintenance of the carousel added 3.1.3 JC
1.7 16/02/2016 Junction box for dual flashing light added 7 JC
1.8 24/03/2016 Languages added – Terminal gen modified 5.4.7 JC
&
5.4.1
3
2.0 28/04/2016 Software version 02 5; 8; JC
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2.1 17/08/2016 Safety warnings modified 1 JC
2.2 24/11/2016 Junction box for dual audible flashing light added 7.12 JL
2.3 11/01/2017 Noise protection warning 1 JC
2.4 31/01/2017 Conditioning description added 4.2.3 JC
2.5 28/02/2017 USB and RS422 remote control added 3.3.7 JC
;
3.3.8
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2.6 07/06/2017 CP300D added – Operating range reviewed – Technical 2.1;3 JC
specification reviewed – Connector position change added .1
2.7 26/01/2018 Super User code added – Frames and settings added 5; 9 JC
2.8 20/12/2018 CP275D Added All JC
2.9 27/02/2019 Door contact connection with flashing light added 7.1 JC
3.0 12/02/2020 CP300C Added All EJM
3.1 16/06/2020 CP200DS Added All EJM
Note:
The information contained in this User Manual is correct at the time of writing. Further developments on the
equipment may however be implemented at a later stage and may lead to changes in the manipulation of
the equipment. Also, additional features may become available which are not described at all in this version
of the User Manual. TELEDYNE ICM will update this User Manual to incorporate these changes at its own
discretion and without prior notification. It is therefore recommended to contact TELEDYNE ICM or your
local distributor to obtain the latest version of the User manual if you see behavioral changes or new
functionalities after a repair or upgrade.
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1. WARNINGS
1.1 SAFETY WARNINGS
The Goods can cause death, personal injury or property damage if they are used, operated,
maintained, stored or disposed of improperly.
In particular, the Goods may emit x-ray radiation, so adequate safety precautions must be taken to
minimize exposure. At a minimum, Buyer should adhere to the ALARA (as low as reasonably
achievable) principle and should comply with all applicable regulations relating to protection against x-ray
emissions.
The Goods may also contain pressurized gas which is explosive and/or a Class II laser device which
can cause eye injury.
Buyer is solely responsible for ensuring that the Goods are used, operated, maintained, stored and
disposed of by trained and qualified personnel who understand the risks and required safety precautions.
The Goods must be operated in accordance with the User Manual, and proper heating and cooling
procedures must always be strictly followed .
The noise of the cooling fan at maximum power reaches 86dB. You may need or want to wear ears
protection in respect to the local regulation or your personal well-being.
The Goods may also contain hazardous substances, such as lead and beryllium. Buyer must comply
with all applicable regulations relating to use and disposal of the Goods, including the Restriction on
Hazardous Substances Directive adopted by the European Union (2011/65/EU), as hereafter amended.
The Goods must be repaired or disassembled by Seller or its authorized service provider only.
The Goods are intended to be used for non-destructive testing and security applications only and are not
intended for use on human beings or animals.
Seller is not liable for death, personal injury, or property damage that may be sustained, directly or
indirectly, by any person as a result of Buyer’s failure to use, operate, maintain, store or dispose of the
Goods properly or to implement the requisite safety precautions.
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2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 THE CP SERIES, POWERBOX AND POWERMODULE
The CP160D/CP200D/CP225D/CP300D/CP300C or CP SERIES is a new series of ICM’s famous Site-X
portable X-ray generators.
With it, ICM extends its range and brings a range of constant potential generator to the market, from 160kV
up to 300kV. The CP160D/CP200D/CP225D/CP300D has a maximum power output of 900Watt and
600Watt for the CP300C and with its super lightweight and rugged design, the CP SERIES generator will
be very easy to handle, even in the roughest conditions.
With the new CP SERIES also comes a new control unit, the PowerBox, which will provide a 380 DC voltage
supply from which the CP SERIES’s Power module will generate the required power signals to achieve the
high voltage as well as a highly configurable interface to interact with the user and 3rd party devices.
The PowerBox has a wide range of measurement, control and security features, is the powerhouse of the
generator set. It will provide all required power to the CP generator’s PowerModule and communicate with
it via a high-speed serial interface. This PowerModule will convert a 380Vdc provided by the PowerBox into
a usable signal to generate the high kV and will be the muscles of the CP generator. The brains come in
the form of a memory which will be unique for each CP generator. This memory will store vital information
such as the CP generator’s serial and model number, exposure listing, operational parameters and even
failure data. Thanks to this memory, it is possible to change the PowerBox and even the Power Module
with any other one without any need for configuration or calibration. This unique feature will enable easy
“in the field” repairs and minimize transportation cost to the repair center in case of a breakdown since each
part can be diagnosed and changed individually in the field and only the defect part will have to be returned
for service.
Furthermore, it will be possible to extract all the data that is stored on the CP generator’s memory and copy
it to a USB pen drive. This information can then easily be carried from the field and sent to ICM for failure
analyses.
2.1.1 OPERATING RANGE

The below figures give a visual representation of the CP SERIES generator’s operating range. (the
selectable mA and kV) The maximum current is limited between 90 and maximum kV by the maximum
anode power dissipation of 900 Watt for the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D/CP300D. For the CP300C, the
maximum current is limited between 60 and maximum kV by the maximum anode power dissipation of 750
Watt. For the CP200DS, the maximum current is limited between 75 and maximum kV by the maximum
anode power dissipation of 750 Watt.
When selecting a mA and kV setting outside this operating range, the PowerBox will give a warning and
automatically correct the mA or kV setting to the closest possible value. Pressing the Constant Power button
(‘Pct’ on the PowerBox front panel) will automatically set the mA to the maximum possible value for the
selected kV.
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CP160D OPERATING RANGE

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10
9
Maximum power
curve:
8 kV x mA = 900
7 Watts
6
mA
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
kV
11
10
8
Maximum power
7 curve:
kV x mA = 900 Watts
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mA
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220
kV
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10
7 Maximum power
curve:
6 kV x mA = 900 Watts
mA
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100110120130140150160170180190200210220230240250
kV
CP300C OPERATING RANGE

11.0
10.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
mA
5.0
CP300C
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
kV
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CP200DS OPERATING RANGE

11.0
10.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
mA
5.0
4.0 CP200DS
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
kV
2.1.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications Units CP160D CP200D CP225D CP300D CP300C CP200DS
Output kilovolt range kV 10 to 10 to 200 10 to 30 to 30 to 300 10 to 200
160 225 300
Tube milliamps range mA 1 to 10 1 to 10 1 to 10 1 to 10 1 to 10 0.5 to 10
Maximum anode power Watt 900 900 900 900 750 750
dissipation
Tube current at max kv mA 5.6 4.5 4.0 3 2.5 3.7
Tube current and % <0.5% <0.5% <0.5% <0.5% <0.5% <0.5%
kilovolt stability
Duty cycle at 30°C % 100 100 100 100 100 100
ambient temperature **
Steel penetration at mm 29 42 47 66 56 42
maximum kV and power Fe
(*)
Total weight (excluding kg 11.9 12 12.1 23 27.6 15.9
hand rings)
Overall dimensions mm Ø 140 x Ø 140 x Ø 140 x Ø 180 x Ø 180 x Ø 140 x
(excluding hand rings) 695 715 725 862 835 669
Leakage dose at 1 m at mSv/h 2.0 2.0 2.0 <5.0 <5.0 <2.0
full output
Dimension of optical mm 3.0 3.0 (~1.5 3.0 3.0 Diameter 1.0 (~0.5
focal spot EN12543 (~1.5 IEC 336) (~1.5 (~1.5 5.5 x 0.5 IEC 336)
IEC IEC IEC336)
336) 336)
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Maximum useful angle (°) 60 x 40 60 x 40 60 x 40 60 x 40 N.A. 60 x 40

of X-ray directional elliptical elliptical elliptical elliptical elliptical
beam
Maximum useful angle (°) 360 x 40
of X-ray panoramic
beam
Tube inherent filtration mm 0.8(Be) 0.8(Be) 0.8(Be) 0.8(Be) 0.4(Ni) + 0.8(Be)
Nickel 3.5 (Al)
Weather protection - IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65
Working temperature °C -30 to -30 to -30 to -30 to -30 to -30 to +60
range +60 +60 +60 +60 +60
Storage temperature °C -40 to -40 to -40 to -40 to -40 to -40 to +70
range +70 +70 +70 +70 +70
** In Open Air with a minimum airstream of 5 m / sec
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2.1.3 EXPOSURE CHARTS
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3. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
3.1 THE CP SERIES X-RAY GENERATOR
3.1.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
CP160D/CP200D/CP225D
CP300D
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CP200DS
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3.1.2 GUARD RINGS

The guard rings provide handles to easily manipulate and position the generator but more importantly they
provide shock absorption in case the generator is dropped.
3.1.3 CAROUSEL/DIAPHRAGM (NOT FOR CP300C)

There are 5 positions available on the carousel.
4 Positions are standard: Shutter, Laser pointer, Beryllium window, and
full open with 3mm aluminum filter. The 5th position can fit any window
size desired but is populated with a 480x100 window by standard if no
other size was specified during the order process.
You can switch between positions by simply rotating the carousel
wheel. The generator will automatically detect which carousel position
is selected and communicate this information to the PowerBox.
No exposure will be possible if the carousel is set between two
positions, or if it is set in the pointer position.
No exposure is possible above 50kV if the Beryllium window is set.
A warning will be displayed on the PowerBox if the shutter is not set
during the preheating, or if it is set during a normal exposure.
The laser pointer can be switched on and off by pressing the red power button for more than one second.
It will switch off automatically after 20 seconds. The laser pointer is powered by a 3 Volt coin battery which
can be replaced at the back of the laser pointer module. Please refer to the Maintenance chapter on further
information on how to change the coin battery.
Carousel position Function

Shutter
The shutter is a lead cover which closes the X-ray output. Use this
position to reduce the radiation produced during preheating.
Full open
A 3mm aluminum filter is applied for the full 60°x40° opening of the
X-ray output.
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Custom diaphragm
By standard, a 480x100@700mm film shape is provided. This will
reduce the shape of the X-ray beam to match the used film and
consequently reduce the leakage radiation.
Custom shapes with different sizes can be ordered from ICM to
match your application.
Beryllium window
A full open position without aluminum filter for use at low kV
settings. Exposure above 50 kV are not allowed in this position. A
warming message will be displayed on the PowerBox.
Laser pointer
A red laser light will be emitted from the center of the laser pointer.
CAUTION: on CP300D, the laser turns on automatically when on
position. Avoid direct exposition with the eyes.
For CP160-200-225D press the button for more than 1 second. The
laser will automatically shut down after 20 seconds or when the red
button is pressed again.
The laser pointer can be used to align the generator to target the
area under inspection.
3.1.4 MAINTENANCE OF THE CAROUSEL

In case of seizure of the carousel, clean it with compressed air to blow the dust that may have entered.
Warning: You shouldn’t, in any case, use any lubricant of any kind. The parts used for the carousel had
been permanently impregnated with lubricant. Adding some lubricant will cause the dust to stick on the
parts and will create additional damages.
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3.1.5 INTERCONNECTION SOCKET

The interconnection cable connects the PowerBox with the CP SERIES generator. The socket of the
interconnection cable on the generator side can easily be switched between an axial or radial connection
position. Below is the procedure explaining how to switch from one position to another:
CP160-200(DS)-225D
Unscrew the 4 screws fixing the connector
Slide down the connector
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Rotate the connector 180°
And screw back the 4 screws.
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CP300D/300C
Remove the 3 screws fixing the cover
Lift gently the cover and disconnect the

fan connector
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Remove completely the cover and unscrew the cap
Unscrew the connector, and switch its position with the cap
Make sure to replace the cap at the previous location of the connector and fix everything with the screws.
Do not forget to reconnect the fan’s connector and fix the cover back in place.
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3.1.6 COOLING FAN

The main cooling fan is a very high-power fan providing the required cooling to the CP SERIES generator’s
anode. Due to the high speed and high air displacement volume when the fan is working at maximum
speed, a siren-like sound will be generated. When working in open air conditions, this can be desirable as
it provides for an audible warning when X-rays are emitted. When working in a bunker or closed
environment, this sound can become disturbing. Therefore, the speed of the fan can be controlled by the
PowerBox and 3 setting are made available to the user:
Maximum cooling
The fan will always run at full speed whenever X-rays are generated.
The fan will make a continuous sound and maximum cooling
performance is guaranteed.
Medium
The fan will always run at a medium speed producing a minimal amount
of sound. In this mode, the cooling is however not working at optimal
performance and the generator will interrupt the exposure to cool down
when overheating is eminent.
Silent
The fan will start at a minimal speed, producing almost no sound at all.
During an exposure, as the generator is getting hotter, the fan speed
will increase to satisfy the generator’s cooling requirements. In this
mode, you will notice the sound generated by the fan increase to its
maximum in several steps throughout the exposure.
For optimum performance of the cooling system, allow a free exhaust of air from the main cooling fan and
foresee an obstruction-free area of at least 1 meter from the cooling fan.
If dust has accumulated on the cooling fan or underlying heat-sink, clean it with compressed air.
3.1.7 MEMORY AND IDENTIFICATION

The CP SERIES generator is equipped with an electronic memory which can store exposure and system
information of up to 5000 exposures. This memory is kept on the CP SERIES generator itself and also
contains the electronic serial number of that generator. The content of the memory is accessible via the
menu of a PowerBox and gives the user access to the complete exposure history of that CP SERIES
generator as well as any error or fault information that may have been stored in it. The contents can be
downloaded to a USB pen drive and sent to ICM for failure analyses. This memory is independent of the
PowerBox or PowerModule that is used so this record can still be accessed even when the PowerBox and
PowerModule the CP SERIES generator was working with failed.
The information stored in this memory are, among other: date and time, the exposure parameters,
measurements of kV, mA and external power source and any error states detected by the PowerBox. This
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information will be very helpful to ICM’s service centers to in diagnosing any failures and assist in
determining the cause of a defect.
3.2 POWERMODULE
The PowerModule converts a 380Vdc power supplied by the PowerBox into a signal that will generate the
requested kV and mA in the CP SERIES generator. This PowerModule is a standard component and is
identical for all Site-X CP generators. It can easily be replaced, and no further configuration or calibration
is required, even on site.
Required in some countries, ICM makes a flashing light on the generator available by standard. The flashing
light is positioned on the PowerModule next to the interconnection socket. The behavior of the lamp (when
it should flash or when it should be ON) can be programmed from the PowerBox Menu.
3.3 POWERBOX
3.3.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
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3.3.2 FRONT PANEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
15 14 13 12 11
1: Main display 9: STOP button with built-in red light

2: Secondary display 10: START button with built-in green light
3: Time key 11: Main power switch
4: mA key 12: Safety key switch
5: kV key 13: Enter key
6: Constant Power key 14: Cancel key
7: Alphanumeric keys (0 to 9) 15: Menu navigation keys: Back, Up, Down,
Ok
8: Yellow light
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3.3.3 POWER CONNECTOR

Power is supplied through the 3 pin Cannon connector on the left side of
the PowerBox.
Thanks to the use of a Power Factor Controller (PFC), the power factor of
the PowerBox is close to 1. This will allow the PowerBox to be run from
almost any petrol or diesel power generator without suffering from interference from voltage or frequency
fluctuations.
The recommended minimum power rating of the power generator is 2kVA.
It is possible to power the CP SERIES generator set from a car or truck battery when an appropriate
12/24Vdc to 230Vac adaptor is used. The current consumption on 24V will be approximately 60A.
3.3.4 INTERCONNECTION CABLE

The interconnection cable connects the PowerBox to the CP SERIES generator, providing power and
communication between them.
3.3.5 INTERLOCK CONNECTOR

The interlock connector provides an interface to connect up to 5 programmable input contacts, 4
programmable output contacts for use with a 24Vdc provided by the PowerBox and 4 programmable relays
contacts. These interface contacts can be used for safety interlock systems such as door controls and audio
visible warning systems such as sirens and warning lights but can also serve as inputs for a trigger system
when integrating the X-ray into for instance cabinet systems.
The behavior of each output - when the output should be flashing, On or Off - can be programmed for each
state (stand by, pre-warning, X-ray ON) via the PowerBox menu. Please refer to the PowerBox’s ‘Configure
Interlock’ chapter for more information on how to configure the behavior of the outputs.
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The maximum total power consumption for the 24V powered lamps is 15W.
The maximum total switched current of the relays is 2A.
A. WIRE CUT
The wire cut (pin M) needs to be connected to ground (pin A) to enable the PowerBox to detect if a cable
is connected to the interlock connection. The external 24Vdc (pin G) is only enabled when the wire cut is
connected to ground.
B. 3.3.7 24VDC
A 24 Vdc is provided by the PowerBox to power external flashing lights and siren.
C. DOOR 1, 2, 3, WATER AND OIL

The input contacts Door 1, 2, 3, Water and Oil (pin B to pin F) are fully configurable input signals which can
be used as a door contact or other relative safety interlock inputs. The Water and Oil input are foreseen for
future development when water or oil cooling elements are developed for the Site-X CP range. For now,
they can be treated as auxiliary door contacts.
Please refer to the PowerBox’s ‘Configure interlock’ chapter for more information on how to configure the
inputs.
D. LAMP 1 TO 4
Lamp 1 to 4 are 4 fully configurable output contacts which can be used in combination with the 24Vdc
provided by the PowerBox for warning lamps, sirens or any other 24V output or warning device provided
the max power consumption is respected.
The maximum total power consumption for all 4 ports combined is 15 Watt.
The respective port is internally connected to ground when the output is activated. Each port also has a
consumption current detection to detect lamp failure. The alarm for this is configurable per port.
outputs.
E. 3.3.10 COM, RELAY 1 TO 4

Relays 1 to 4 provide 4 programmable output ports with a maximum switching voltage rating of 240Vac or
30Vdc. Each relay is protected internally by a 2 Amp resettable fuse. Also, the common line is protected
by a 2A resettable fuse. The total current consumption for all ports together can thus not exceed 2A.
relays.
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3.3.6 HANDLE
The handle of the PowerBox can be locked in positions which will allow
an easy to use table stand position or firm handle to carry it around.
To unlock the handle press both the handle joints inward and turn the
handle in the desired position. Release the joints to lock back into the
selected position.
3.3.7 USB PORTS
MASTER PORT
The master USB port can be used to upgrade the CP SERIES generator or PowerBox software, to import
new languages and download the shots and errors records stored in the PowerBox for archiving or
analyses.
SLAVE PORT
The USB slave port allows for advanced remote control and communication with computerized systems.
See §9 “Communication protocol” for more information about remote control.
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RS 422 PORT
This port has the same function that the USB slave port but using RS422 protocol. 1
The RS 422 connection is made through an HIROSE HR10-7R-6S(73) connector on the Power Box. You
may want to use HIROSE HR10-7P-6P connector on the connection cable side.
Pin layout is as follow:
N° du contact Couleur de fil Signaux
1 Noir +15V
2 Brun RX+
3 Blanc RX-
4 Bleu TX-
5 Orange TX+
6 Rouge GND
Pin labels 1 to 6 are printed on the connector.

See §9 “Communication protocol” for more information about remote control.
1
In the unlikely event where both USB slave and RS422 ports are connected, the Power Box will treat them independently
and answer to all requests in a chronological sequence.
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4. OPERATION
4.1 BEFORE SWITCHING ON
4.1.1 POWER SUPPLY
The CP200 generator can be powered through the PowerBox from either the main grid, from a power
generator set or even from a car or truck battery with a DC to AC power inverter. Its electronic power circuits
enable it to adapt, without danger, to most fluctuations and sudden variations that may occur on some
networks.
Thanks to the very good power factor, the input current is limited to 6A @230VAC or 12A @115VAC. This
makes it possible to use the PowerBox with long power extension cables or small size power generators.
The PowerBox is equipped with a very accurate measurement of the power supply’s voltage and frequency.
It constantly monitors and analyzes the input power’s square root voltage, peak voltage and frequency. If
the input power goes out of the specified operating range, the PowerBox will automatically stop any ongoing
exposure to prevent damage to the equipment due to out of bounds input power.
4.1.2 POWER GENERATORS

The PowerBox can be powered from electric power generator sets of nominal power equal to or greater
than 2 kVA to offer the full performances of the tube head.
The excellent power factor (voltage and current are in phase) guarantees smooth operation, without any
particular problems, with most existing models. The electrical power sets can be of "petrol" type with
electronic regulation or "diesel" with flywheel.
Voltage and frequency fluctuations should be less than 5%.
4.1.3 PROTECTIVE EARTH CONNECTION

The CP SERIES X-ray generator produces ultra-high voltage internally. For the electrical safety shut-off
devices to operate optimally in the event of failure or an accident, it is essential that the CP SERIES
generator or PowerBox are effectively connected to an earth of low impedance (< 10 Ohm).
This protective earth connection can be provided by the network (single-phase + earth) via the power supply
cable which comes with the equipment. You must however always check that the earth is connected to
ground in the supply circuit and that it does not exceed 10 Ohm.
If there is any doubt or in the case a generator set is used, it is strongly recommended that the visible earth
terminal of the PowerBox or CP SERIES generator, provided for this purpose, is connected locally to earth
(for example by using an earth rod), the value of which you should carefully check before use.
This is both for the safety of the equipment as well as for the safety of the operator!
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4.1.4 VARIOUS GENERAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED

Observing certain simple rules will ensure that operations are performed under optimal safety conditions,
both for the operator and the equipment. Some of these rules will ensure that you obtain images of the
highest quality. We advise you most strongly to adopt the following recommendations:
1. Only authorized personnel shall use the CP SERIES generator set.
2. Take care that the CP SERIES generator is never used with a supply voltage exceeding 264VAC.
3. Make sure that you ALWAYS work with the equipment well earthen. Check this if in doubt.
4. Avoid exposing the CP SERIES or PowerBox to direct bright sunlight for extended periods.
5. Whenever possible, avoid switching off the power immediately after a long exposure. Allow the fan
to cool the anode down during 1 minute before to switch the off the PowerBox.
6. Check that neither the air inlet nor outlet of the tube head becomes blocked.
7. Do not attempt to modify, disconnect or bridge the safety shut-off devices. Your warranty will be
void.
8. Use the custom diaphragm adapted to the sizes of your films as much as possible to reduce the
scattered radiation level.
9. Use the lead shutter during preheating (warm-up). The leakage dose will be become less than 2
mSv/h at one meter from the focal spot. This level is however still harmful for your health, step
away from the tube head during preheating and shots and monitor your personal dose rate
meter/survey meter.
10. Make sure the circular cannon jack are locked in position. (A ‘click’ can be heard or felt when the
connector goes in the locked position and the red dots on both sides of the connector will be
aligned)
11. Keep the cooling fans and heat sinks clean. Remove accumulated dust with compressed air when
required.
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4.2 DAILY USE

4.2.1 CONNECTIONS
When connecting the cables to the PowerBox and CP SERIES generator, make sure to close the connector
until a ‘click’ can be felt. This will ensure a good connection and will prevent the cables from getting
disconnected while the equipment is in use.
When properly locked, a small silvery dot is visible in the connector.
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4.2.2 POWER ON
After all connections are made and all safety points have been checked, turn ON the PowerBox by turning
ON the main switch (11).
The PowerBox will now start up and either one of these messages will be shown on the main display:
1. Ready to start
This message is displayed when the PowerBox is successfully initialized and a CP SERIES generator is
detected and identified. You may now enter the desired kV, mA, Exposure Time (T) and start the exposure
by pressing the START button (10). Please refer to the ‘Setting kV, mA and Exposure time’ chapter for
more information on entering these values.
Make sure the carousel is in the desired position and press the START button (10) to start the exposure.
2. Key off
The Safety Key (12) is not present or not in ‘XI’ position. This Safety key is a supervisor key and will enable
the supervisor to lockout any user interaction or accidental starting of the X-ray while the equipment is
unattended.
Insert the Safety key (12) if it is not present and turn it to the "XI" position.
3. Preheat required for kVmax.

When the CP SERIES generator has not been used for more than 8 hours, a preheating is required to
operate at maximum kV. The message further asks the operator if he would the maximum kV to be
programmed for the preheating. Pressing the ENTER button will automatically program the maximum kV
and mA and the required preheating time will be shown. When pressing cancel, the last used exposure
values will be loaded. Depending on the set kV value, a shorter preheating may be required or not at all.
The required preheating time is indicated. Please refer to the ‘Preheating’ chapter for more information
about the preheating process.
Make sure the carousel is in the shutter position and press the START button (10) to start the preheating.
4. No Interlock
When a door safety contact is active and the respective door contact is open, this message will be
displayed.
When working with a shielded room or containment, make sure the door is closed and there is no cabling
defect. Press the START button (10) to start the exposure.
If you are not working in a shielded room or using a door contact, verify the door control settings through
the secondary display (2) > Settings > Door control
5. No Generator
After initialization, the PowerBox attempts to detect and identify the connected CP SERIES generator. If
this is not successful or when no generator is connected, the PowerBox will display that no generator is
detected. Make sure the interconnection cable is connected and the connectors are in the ‘click-lock’
position on both the PowerBox and CP SERIES generator.
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6. Ready to start
This message is displayed when PowerBox has detected the connected CP SERIES generator and when
it is ready to make a shot.
Note:
The START button must be pressed between 0.3 and 3 seconds to be activated. This is done so to prevent
accidental activation by an object falling on the START button.
The STOP button will always respond immediately without any limitation of the duration of pressing the red
STOP button. STOP button must be released to start an exposure with the START button.
4.2.3 PREHEATING / WARM-UP

The preheating, also called warm-up, is a procedure which is required to progressively re-establish the
maximum vacuum level inside the X-ray insert when it has not been used for more than 8 hours. During
this preheating procedure, the high voltage and insert current is gradually applied to the insert and built up
to the maximum power output or the selected power output.(kV and mA) This procedure is fully automatic
and the required preheating time is calculated by the PowerBox based on the kV settings during the last
exposure, the idle time of the CP SERIES generator since that last exposure and the set kV. The data
which is required for the calculation of the preheating time is taken from the CP SERIES’s internal memory.
This way, your CP SERIES will be correctly pre-heated in the minimum amount of time as possible, even
when the CP SERIES generator was previously used with another PowerBox.
It is not possible for the user to avoid the preheating procedure since bypassing it would lead to serious
defects and malfunction of the equipment.
The preheating time is mainly based on the kV setting and idle time of the CP SERIES generator. The
calculation follows these general rules of thumb:
• no preheating is required for 8 hours or less idle time
• 5 minutes preheating is required after 8 hours
• for each additional day of idle time, 1 additional minute of preheating time is required
• the maximum duration of the preheating is limited to 60 minutes
• The required preheating time will be less if the programmed kV is lowered.
• No preheating is required for kV settings up to and including 60kV.
To start the preheating, make sure the carrousel is in the preheating / lead cap position and press the
START button.
Note:
It is recommended to preheat the generator up to maximum kV once a month. In case the generator has
been stored unused for more than 6 months, then the preheating procedure is replaced by a conditioning
procedure. The principle is the same than for a preheating, but it is divided in several step and the time to
achieve it is highly expended.
When a conditioning is required, the Power Box displays “Condi 1/XX” where XX is the number of steps
required, depending of the idle time. When in this case, the operator must press the “Start” button to achieve
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the first step, after what a rest time is enforced. When the rest time is elapsed, the operator must press the
“Start” button to achieve the second step and so on until all the steps have been achieved.
4.2.4 SETTING KV, MA AND EXPOSURE TIME

When the “Ready to start” message is displayed on the main display, you can enter the desired kV, mA
and exposure time values.
To enter the kV:
Press the ‘kV’ button on the front panel
Enter the desired kV value using the numeric keys in a 3-digit (xxx) format. Value will be validated once the
3 digits will be entered, or if the “OK” or “V” key is pressed.
To enter the mA:
Press the ‘mA’ button on the front panel
Enter the desired mA value using the numeric keys in a 3-digit (xx.x) format.
Integer part will be validated once 2 digits will be entered, or if the “OK” or “V” key is pressed. Once the
integer value is validated, the decimal value has to be entered. If desired decimal value is 0 you can validate
by pressing “OK” or “V” key.
To enter the exposure time T

Press the ‘T’ button on the front panel
Enter the desired exposure time using the numeric keys in a 4-digit (xxmxx) format. Minutes will be validated
as soon as 2 digits will be entered or if the “OK” or “V” key is pressed, and PowerBox will jump automatically
in the seconds sections. Seconds will be validated under the same conditions.
When the parameters have been keyed in, press the Start button (10) to start the exposure.
Should you interrupt the exposure for any reason, just press the Stop button (9).
Note:
The START button must be pressed between 0.3 and 3 seconds to be activated. This is done so to prevent
accidental activation by an object falling on the START button.
The STOP button will always respond immediately, no matter how short or how long the button is pressed.
4.2.5 USING THE CONSTANT POWER FUNCTION (PCT)

The Constant Power function will automatically set the mA to the maximum value possible according to the
maximum operating range and will adjust the required exposure time accordingly.
For example:
The parameters that are set are; 120 kV, 3mA, 5 minutes exposure time. When pressing the Pct (6) button,
the PowerBox will automatically increase the current to its maximum for that selected kV (ie:7.5mA) and
adjust the exposure time to obtain the same result in exposure. The exposure time is thus decreased to 2
minutes.
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4.2.6 EMERGENCY STOP

The emitting of X-rays during preheating or while making an exposure, can always be stopped
immediately by pressing the STOP button (9) or by turning OFF the Safety key (12).
It is however not recommended to switch OFF the power with the power switch (11).
When the STOP button is pressed or the Safety key is switched off, the remaining preheating or exposure
time is kept. When the danger situation is cleared and X-ray can be emitted again, the remaining preheating
or exposure time can be finished by pressing the START button again.
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5. POWERBOX MENU
5.1 INTRODUCTION
The secondary display (2) provides the user with an interface to the
MAIN MENU
PowerBox extended functionalities and advanced user options.
Each feature will be explained in the following chapters. Exposure calculation
Memory access
5.1.1 NAVIGATING THROUGH THE POWERBOX MENU Settings
All measures
Data access
Errors
Demo mode OFF
To navigate through the PowerBox menu, use the menu navigation keys ICM functions
(15).
Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to browse through the menu items.
Press OK or ENTER key (13) to select a function and BACK arrow or CANCEL key (14) to go up one level
in the menu structure.
Use the Alphanumeric keys (7) to enter numeric or text values and confirm with the OK or the ENTER key
(13). If you wish to clear the input press the BACK arrow or CANCEL key (14).
5.1.2 PADLOCKED MENU ITEMS

Certain menu items are locked, which means they cannot be changed or accessed. In the
PowerBox menu, these items are preceded by a padlock symbol.
There are 2 reasons an item can be locked:
1. The item refers to the CP SERIES generator and this one is not connected to the PowerBox.
Connect the generator to have access to this item.
2. The item is password protected; enter the appropriate password to unlock the item.
Note: There are 3 types of password:
• The superuser password which give access to the Settings menu
• The Exposure calculation code which unlock the Exposure calculation software
• The ICM password which give access to the ICM functions menu
Once the Exposure calculation code is entered, the exposure calculation software is unlocked permanently.
Once the superuser or the ICM password is entered the corresponding items are unlocked until the
PowerBox is switched OFF. By default, superuser password is “000000” (six times zero
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5.2 EXPOSURE CALCULATION (OPTIONAL)

Note: This is an optional feature and will only be available when purchased.
5.2.1 CALCULATE
The exposure calculator software allows for automatic calculation of the
Exposure calc
required kV or the required exposure time (T). The type of calculation
can be changed by pressing the ‘OK’ button (15) while the ‘Calculate’ Calculation T
menu item is highlighted.
kV 200kV
Enter the remaining desired variables and parameter required for the mA 4.5mA
calculation and press ‘OK’ on the ‘Confirm’ menu item to execute the D Fe 2.0 AGFA D7
calculation.
Thickness 35.0mm
The remaining items that must be completed to make the calculation FFD 700mm
are: **********
Calculate
 kV or TP: depending on the
selected calculation mode,
enter the desired kV or
Exposure time.
 mA: the desired mA
 D: Select material, film type
and desired quantity. See
below for further
explanation. Press ‘OK’ to
enter the sub-menu and
change the desired settings
 Thickness: the thickness of
the inspected material in
mm
 FFD: Film to Focal Distance
in mm
[D]
When selecting the D(ensity) sub-menu you first must choose the Chart
reference chart that will be used for the calculation. Charts are divided in
2 categories, ICM charts which are already pre-loaded in the PowerBox, ICM chart
or Custom chart that customer can add manually. Custom chart
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5.2.2 ICM CHART

Newly delivered equipment comes pre-loaded with standard ICM charts for the most used film types and
materials. Custom charts for different film brand, film type or specific material can also be entered in the
PowerBox and used for exposure time or kV calculations. ICM chart
Please refer to the next chapter Custom charts for more information on
entering custom charts. Geometry Dir
The parameters linked to the chart to be used for the calculation are: Material Al
Film AGFA D7
Film density 2.2
**********
Confirm
 Geometry: Generator
model (currently only
directional is available)
 Material: The material that
will be inspected.
 Film: The film type that will
be used. Press ‘OK’ to
change the Film type or
brand.
 Film density: The desired
density on the film
 Confirm: Press ‘OK’ on the
confirm item when the
desired parameters are set
and go back to the main
calculation menu.
Note: Although the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D/CP300D/CP300C can make exposures of 10kV, a kV setting
lower than 40kV will not be accepted by the calculation software. This is because the ICM exposure charts
start from 40kV.
If you wish to use the calculator at lower kV, a custom chart has to be added.
5.2.3 CUSTOM CHART

For materials or film types that are not standard included in the Custom chart
calculation software, custom exposure charts can be made and stored in
the PowerBox. Custom charts will enable easy, fast and correct Add new chart
calculation of the required exposure time, greatly reducing the amount of Delete chart
film that is used on trial and error basis. Choose chart
Custom charts can be entered in the PowerBox by specifying the material
thickness which results in the specified thickness for 5mA.min and 100mA.min for each kV line.
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For example:
A custom chart will be made for a material ABC using a film brand and type XYZ. The chart will result in a
density of x.x at an FFD of xxx mm.
Using a step wedge made out of the material ABC, 2 exposures are made at an FFD of xxx mm; one at
5mA.min and one at 100mA.min. This is done for each of the kV lines that will be plotted on the custom
chart. The thickness of the material that results in a density of x.x is recorded for each of the developed
films. The result is a table of 2 thicknesses per kV line. The number and range of kV lines that will be
recorded is free to choose within the operating range of the CP SERIES generator.
The table that was found by doing the density measurements on the films can now be recorded in the
PowerBox.
Add new chart

• In the ‘Custom charts’ menu, choose ‘Add new chart’
• Using the alphanumeric keys (7) give your custom chart a name Name CUSTOM1
• Specify the lowest kV line that will be plotted. For our example
kV start 100kV
100kV. kV step 20kV
• Specify the step between each of the kV lines. For our example Enter thickness
20kV.
• Select ‘enter thicknesses’ and press the ‘OK’ button (15). Thickness
• Now enter the thicknesses of 5mA.min and 100mA.min for each
of the kV lines. Thickness for 100kV
• Select ‘continue’ and press the ‘OK’ button to go to the next kV At 5mA.min 1.00
line. At 100mA.min 5.00
• Select ‘Finish’ and press the ‘OK’ button to complete the entry of Continue
Back
your custom chart.
*********
Your custom chart is now saved and can be recalled when doing an Cancel
exposure calculation with the PowerBox’s exposure time calculator. Finish
********
5.3 MEMORY ACCESS
A set of exposure setting can be stored, recalled or deleted from memory Memory access
through the memory access menu of the PowerBox.
Each entry will contain the following set of items: Add new entry
• Name: Name of the exposure settings set. Can be chosen freely. Recall entry
• kV: kV value Delete entry
Delete all
• mA: mA value
Search
• TP: Exposure time setting
• Material: Material type (Fe, Al…)
• Film: Used film brand and type
• Film density: Density on film
• Thickness: material thickness (the unit can be selected in the ‘settings’ menu)
• FFD: Film to Focus Distance (the unit can be selected in the ‘settings’ menu)
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• Gen Model: Generator Model (Currently only CP SERIES is available)

Select the ‘Confirm’ item and press OK to store the set of entries.
5.4 SETTINGS
The settings menu gives access to various settings of parameters and Settings
equipment behavior. Superuser access rights are required to enter into
this menu. Change SU code
The following chapters will explain each of the ‘Settings’ menu items in Doors control
more detail. In each of the Settings sub-menu there is a “Confirm” line Lamps control
that allows you to save the changes you’ve made. However, if you’ve Interlock
made some changes and escape out of the submenu without confirming Bluetooth
the changes, a message will pop-up, asking you if you want to save or Date and Time
cancel the modifications you’ve done. Language
Software
5.4.1 CHANGE SU CODE Screen
Carousel
Allow to change the SuperUser code. You have to enter the old code, Limitation
Gen lamp BLINK
and twice the new code (to avoid any typo mistake). Old (or default) code
Fan mode Max power
will be permanently deleted so make sure you note down the new code
Prewarning 5s
somewhere.
Units metric
Key beep OFF
**********
Confirm
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5.4.2 DOOR CONTROL

A door control input enables the user to connect safety switches to the Doors control
PowerBox and prevent accidental exposures. There are 5 door control
inputs available on the PowerBox, each one of them can be enabled or All off
disabled individually. The PowerBox will not start an exposure while an Door 1 OFF
open contact is detected on one of the enabled door control inputs. Door 2 OFF
• All off: Disable all door controls. Door 3 OFF
Water door OFF
• Door 1, Door 2, Door 3, Water, Oil: Change the setting for each Oil door OFF
individual door. **********
Confirm
5.4.3 LAMP CONTROL
All lamp on the PowerBox front panel, the externally connectable lamp, Lamps control
siren or buzzer outputs and the warning lamp on the CP SERIES
generator are equipped with a ‘device failure’ detection. When enabled All off
the PowerBox will detect a failure of one or more of these devices and Lamp 1 OFF
display an error indicating which lamp or buzzer is defect. No X-ray is Lamp 2 OFF
emitted while the error condition exists to prevent accidental radiation Lamp 3 OFF
due to a failing warning device. Ext Buzzer OFF
When no external lamps or siren are connected, the device failure Green lamp ON
detection can be deactivated in this menu. Red lamp ON
• All off: Disables the device failure detection for all devices. Yellow lamp ON
• Lamp 1, Lamp 2, Lamp 3, Ext Buzzer: Enable/disables the Gen lamp ON
device failure detection for the external lamp and siren outputs **********
on the PowerBox’s Interlock connector. Confirm
• Green lamp, Red lamp, Yellow lamp: Enable/disables the device failure detection for the front panel
lamps of the PowerBox.
• Gen lamp: Enable/disables the device failure detection CP SERIES generator warning lamp
5.4.4 INTERLOCK
This menu allows programming the behavior of each warning device and Interlock
output for each of the generator’s states: Standby, Pre-warning, Shot,
End of shot, error and preheat. Manual ●●
Denmark ○
Operator can choose between 4 pre-sets of behavior 2: Germany ○
• Denmark: warning devices and outputs will be programmed as Dual flash light ○
per the Danish regulations Default ○
**********
• Germany: matches the German regulations Confirm
2
The configuration of the pre-sets is available in $8.
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• Dual flashlight: will be programmed to work with 2 external flashing lights connected with the
junction box for dual flashing light (see $7.11)
• Default: behavior will be restored back to factory settings
Additionally to those pre-sets, the user can define himself the Standby
behavior of each of the front panel lamps (Red lamp, Green lamp,
Yellow lamp, Buzzer) as well as the interlock outputs (Lamp 1, Red Lamp OFF
Lamp 2, Lamp 3, Ext Buzzer, Relay 1, Relay 2, Relay 3 and Relay Green lamp BL SLOW
4) in the ‘Manual’ submenu. And this for each of the Yellow lamp BL FAST
Buzzer ON
abovementioned states.
The different behaviors that can be programmed are: Lamp 1 OFF
OFF, blinking slow (BL SLOW), blinking fast ()BL FAST) or Lamp 2 OFF
continuous ON Lamp 3 OFF
Ext Buzzer OFF
Relay 1 OFF
Relay 2 OFF
Relay 3 OFF
Relay 4 OFF
5.4.5 BLUETOOTH
Allows you to connect via Bluetooth to a computer or to a Go-Scan Bluetooth
detector.
To connect with a Go-Scan please refer to the Go-Scan manual. Device name
To connect to a computer, you first need to set the pairing mode to ON. Powerbox-18015224
Host MAC address
Under Windows 8 or later we recommend using a socket connection like
985FD3D68ACB
https://inthehand.com/components/32feet/. Virtual COM ports, while still Pairing mode OFF
available, may lead to wrong or unstable connections.
5.4.6 DATE AND TIME

There is a real time clock in both the PowerBox and the CP SERIES Date and Time
generator indicating the UTC time and date. The CP SERIES generator’s
clock data will be used to calculate the required preheating time and will PowerBox
be recorded in the exposure listing. It is therefore fixed at UTC time and Generator
date The ICM access is required to change the time in the CP SERIES ******* Format ******
generator. Date DD/MM/YY
Time HH:MM:SS
PowerBox
**********
On the PowerBox, the following readouts and settings are available: Confirm
• Time zone: Set your time zone relative to UTC time.
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• Daily sav time: Enable or disable Daylight savings time.

• The current local time (= UTC + time zone)
• The current local date (= UTC + time zone)
Generator
The indicated time and date under the ‘generator’ menu item is the time from the CP SERIES generator’s
real time clock and are both UTC.
‘Confirm’ will set the real time clock in the CP SERIES generator to the UTC time of the PowerBox. This
function is however reserved only for authorized After Sales service centers as changing the date in the CP
SERIES generator will have an influence on the preheating time and may lead to equipment failure if used
incorrectly.
Format
The time format can be changed between 12 hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour format. (HH:MM:SS)
The date format can be changed between DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY or YY/MM/DD
5.4.7 LANGUAGE
Select the PowerBox language. Language
Please contact ICM if your preferred language is not available. A
complete list of the PowerBox’s messages can be provided to you for English ●
translation. Once translation is finished, ICM can compile a new Suomi ○
language file and update for the PowerBox software. Once the software Français ○
in the PowerBox is upgraded, your translations will be available in the Italiano ○
Polski ○
PowerBox menu.
**********
Confirm
5.4.8 SOFTWARE
‘Serial numbers’: displays the electronic identification number of the Software
PowerBox (this number is required in case you want to receive the code
to unlock the exposure calculation software), as well as the serial number Serial numbers
of the CP SERIES generator if connected. Versions
Updates OFF
‘Versions’: displays the actual software versions
‘Updates’: allow to update the software

To install an update get the required .icm file from the ICM website or from your distributor and copy it to
the root directory of a USB pen drive. Plug the USB pendrive in the USB master port of the PowerBox and
select the item you wish to update from the menu.
The PowerBox will now search the USB pen drive and display all suitable update files. Select the desired
file and press the ‘OK’ button (15) to start the update progress. Follow the instructions on the PowerBox
screen to complete the upgrade.
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Note: If a problem occurs while upgrading the PBB100 software it may cause the main software is get
corrupted which will leave the PowerBox to become unresponsive after a restart. In this case, leave the
USB pen with the upgrade files in the PowerBox’s master USB port, turn off the main switch (11), press the
"STOP" button (9) and keep it pressed while switching on again. Keep the "STOP" button pressed until you
can see on the display that the upgrade process has restarted.
5.4.9 SCREEN
The brightness of the display can be set here. It is recommended to set Screen
a lower ‘Sleep Brightness’ to extend the display’s lifetime. The brightness
is selectable in 7 steps: Min > 2 >3 >4 >5 >6 >Max.by pressing the ‘OK’ Working bright. max
button while the submenu item is highlighted. Sleep bright. min
Working bright. Select the brightness of the display when the display is Standby time 10s
active. i.e. when working in the PowerBox menu. **********
Confirm
Sleep bright. : Select the brightness of the display when the display is
in standby. i.e. when not working in the PowerBox menu and for instance you are waiting for a shot to finish.
Standby time Set the time in seconds after which the display will revert to the standby. i.e.: Sleep
brightness. Value can be adjusted between 1 & 255 seconds.
5.4.10 CAROUSEL
There are 5 positions of the carousel as illustrated in the CP SERIES Carousel
generator’s component description chapter.
When the ‘Control’ is ON, the position of the carousel is verified by the Control ON
PowerBox to ensure it is correct before allowing a shot. For example, if Position Be-0.8mm
the carousel is on an in-between position, or on the laser pointer, it will Be-0.8mm Allowed
not be possible to make a shot. Preheat w/o shutter Y
**********
When the ‘Control’ is OFF, the carousel is not monitored and the
Confirm
operator will always be allowed to make a shot or a preheating,
regardless of the position of the carousel.
Note: When the electronic position verification is disabled, the user must verify visually if the carousel is in
the correct position!
The ‘Position’ submenu item shows the actual position of the carousel.
‘Be-08mm’ submenu allows or forbids the use of the beryllium window. This may be necessary if local
regulations prohibit the use of such low filtration. Please note that even when this option is allowed,
shots at higher than 50kV with the beryllium window are not possible.
‘Preheat w/o shutter’ allows or not the operator to perform a preheating if the carousel is not on the shutter
position
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5.4.11 LIMITATIONS
‘kV limitation’ limits the maximum kV allowed for the connected CP Limitations
SERIES generator. Please note that limiting the kV for a long period may
cause irreversible downgrade of the generator. Contact ICM for more kV limitation
information. Time limitation
‘Time limitation’ limit the number of hours during which the generator Date limitation
can be used. To add working hours enter the following values in the ‘Add Code compute
hours ‘field:
999 to remove limitations
• 9XX to delete previous limitation and set XX working hours as limit (with XX between 01 and 98)
• Any number between 1 and 899: add this amount of shot time to the remaining shot time limit. The
total will be limited to 988 hours.
• To enter values in the field, a code received from ICM must be entered.
‘Date limitation’ block the use of the generator beyond this date. Limit date can be edited in the ‘Change’
field. To edit the date, a code provided by ICM must be entered.
‘Code compute’ displays a list of values that you should provide to ICM to receive the code to edit the time
and/or date limitation.
5.4.12 GEN LAMP

Sets the behavior of the generator’s lamp during the shot.
5.4.13 FAN MODE

The speed of the cooling main fan of the CP SERIES generator can be Settings
set to operate in 3 modes:
1. Silent: The fan speed will be kept as low as possible. During a Fan Mode silent
shot, as the generator gets hotter, the fan speed will increase to match the increased cooling need
of the generator.
2. Max power: The fan will always run at maximum power, ensuring the best cooling possible.
3. Medium: The fan will run at a medium power level and thus a reduced sound level. The fan will
however not speed up as cooling needs increase causing the generator to heat up. When the
generator gets too hot, overheating protecting will interrupt the shot and allow the generator to cool
down. The remaining exposure time can be finished by pressing the START button again.
Toggle between the 3 modes by pressing the ‘OK’ button while the ‘Fan Mode’ menu item is highlighted.
5.4.14 PREWARNING
The pre-warning time is the time where the PowerBox will emit a warning Settings
signal between pressing the START button and the actual start of X-ray.
The desired pre-warning time can be by pressing the ‘OK’ button (15) Prewarning 5s
and using the alphanumeric keyboard (7) to enter the desired value. The PowerBox will accept any value
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between 5 and 255 seconds. Any value below or above these limits will automatically be adjusted to the
nearest limit.
5.4.15 UNITS
Set your preferred unit system, metric or imperial, by pressing the ‘OK’ Settings
button (15) while the ‘Units’ menu item is highlighted.
Units metric
5.4.16 KEY BEEP

An audible feedback (beep) can be enabled or disabled by selecting the Settings
‘Key beep’ menu and pressing the ‘OK’ button (15).
Key beep ON
5.5 ALL MEASURES
The ‘All measures’ menu displays the most important measurements 0.1kV 0.01mA
in 1 screen and updates them in real time, even while making an 10% 0mA
exposure. This will allow for easy monitoring of the main 45000Hz 146192H
environmental and generator parameters and assist in analyzing i 29°C a 29°C 6.1bar
s 29°C r 27°C
conditions that lead to warning or error conditions. The displayed 230.0V 50Hz a 34°C
measurements are: 50.2V 0.27A r 28°C
• Real time measurement of kV [kV] and mA [mA] 1.4V 0.00A
• Duty cycle of the kV inverter [%] and current drawn by the filament [mA]
• Frequency of the kV inverter [Hz] and the filament inverter [Hz]
• Temperature of the kV inverter [i°C], the ambient air in the PowerModule [a°C] and the SF6
pressure [bar]
• Temperature of the SF6 gas [s°C] and radiator of the generator [r°C]
• Input voltage (AC) [V] and frequency [Hz], ambient temperature in the PowerBox [a°C]
• Internal 50Vdc [V], current consumption [A] and radiator temperature [r°C]
• 380 Vdc High Voltage power supply [V] and current consumption [A]
5.6 DATA ACCESS

At the beginning and at the end of each shot, a series of data and Data Access
measurements is registered in the CP200 generator and the PowerBox.
This data can be accessed via the PowerBox. The data stored in the PowerBox
PowerBox can be downloaded to a USB drive for archiving or failure
Generator
analyses.
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5.6.1 POWERBOX
The ‘View history’ menu will list all exposures recorded by the PowerBox
PowerBox.
Further detail of the exposure can be viewed by selecting the desired View history
exposure with the navigation keys (15) and pressing the ‘OK’ button. Export to USB
The contents of the list on the PowerBox will differ from that of the
generator which is described in the next chapter since the generator will only record an entry if the exposure
has started. The PowerBox will add a record as soon as the START button is pressed. Exposures that have
been stopped in the prewarning time will thus be recorded by the PowerBox but not by the generator.
The PowerBox can be used in conjunction with different generators so records of exposures with generator
with a different serial number may be listed in the PowerBox but will not be found in the listing of the
generator.
The ‘Export to usb’ will export the PowerBox’s listing to USB when a USB pen drive is plugged in. This
way the entire exposure listing can be extracted from the PowerBox for archiving or failure analyses
purposes.
5.6.2 GENERATOR
The ‘Show all’ menu item will retrieve the exposure listing from the Generator
connected generator and list them on the display.
Further details of a particular exposure can be viewed by navigation to Show history
the desired exposure using the navigation keys (15) and pressing the Export to USB
‘OK’ button.
If no generator is connected, no listing can be retrieved, and a padlock symbol will be shown before the
generator menu item.
5.7 ERRORS
The error messages on the PowerBox can be split up in warnings and Errors
error messages. Warnings will inform the user but are not critical for the
operation of the CP SERIES generator or PowerBox. In total there are Current Errors
24 warning and error bytes for different categories. Error status
View history
5.7.1 CURRENT ERRORS
Export to USB
‘Current errors’ will provide a full text explanation of the current error if the PowerBox or CP SERIES
generator is facing a warning or error situation. Suggestions on how to resolve the problem are displayed
on the main display (1).
5.7.2 ERROR STATUS

‘Error status’ will display the current status of all 27 warning and error bytes from all 6 categories in the
form of hexadecimal codes. The warning and error categories are:
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• Sh: errors during a shot

• On: errors during pfc ignition when high kV is being generated.
• Off: errors during pfc extinction when high kV is being shut down
• No: Errors related to the PowerBox only
• Ge: Generator error
• Gw: Generator warning
5.7.3 VIEW HISTORY

‘View history’ will show a history of passed error messages sorted by date.
5.7.4 EXPORT TO USB

‘Export to USB’ will export the error list to USB when a USB pen drive is plugged in.
5.8 DEMO MODE

Demo mode is intended for demonstration purpose such as exhibitions
MAIN MENU
or trade shows. When Demo mode is enabled, the PowerBox will
simulate all operations without actually generating X-rays. The user is Memory access
able to change setting of kV, mA, exposure time and go through all the Settings
PowerBox menus. When pressing the START button, the PowerBox will
All measures
even simulate an exposure and indicate fake measurements of kV and
Data access
mA.
Errors
Note: To be able to enter the ‘Demo mode’ the CP SERIES generator
Demo mode ON
must be disconnected.
The Safety Key Switch (12) needs to be in the XO position!
5.9 ICM FUNCTIONS

These after sales service, production and Engineering functions are
ICM functions
reserved for authorized repair service centers and production only. A
service password is required to remove the padlock symbol and gain Production
access to the menu. After Sales
Engineerings
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6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES
The CP SERIES generator in combination with the PowerBox is an intelligent system which offers a high
level of safety and operation comfort. The high amount of feedback from the equipment is new in the
industry and may lead to confusion or the impression that the equipment is defect. In most of the cases
however, you will find that the equipment is not defect, but it halted due to out of bound environmental
variables or a mistake of the operator. The following chapter will explain in more detail some of the message
you may encounter.
Messages displayed on the PowerBox can be divided in 2 main groups: warning messages and error
messages.
Warning messages are there to inform the user of a potentially dangerous situation or incorrect use of the
equipment. These messages are warnings only. It will be possible to use the equipment after
acknowledging the warning message.
Error messages indicate a failure situation that prevents the equipment from operating. This failure
situation must be resolved before a next shot can be made.
6.2 MOST COMMON WARNING MESSAGES

6.2.1 E56: GAS LEAK
The CP SERIES constantly makes sure the pressure is high enough according to SF6 temperature. If it is
too low a warning message will be displayed indicating that the gas pressure is getting low. Please schedule
maintenance for the CP SERIES generator to identify any gas leaks and refill the generator with SF6.
6.2.2 E162: CAR. DESACTIV.

The carousel position detection has been disabled in the software. This may be wanted in case there is a
defect in the carousel position detection system but the PowerBox will remind you that the detection system
was deactivated every time the PowerBox is powered ON.
Please schedule maintenance of the CP SERIES generator as soon as possible to repair the carousel
position detection system for your own safety and comfort.
6.2.3 E163: CAR. SHUTTER

When attempting to make an exposure with the carousel in shutter position a warning message ‘Carousel
shutter’ will be displayed on the main display.
Shooting with the carousel in shutter position will not damage the equipment but X-ray emission is blocked
by the shutter. The film will thus not get exposure.
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6.2.4 E164: CAR. PREHEAT

When attempting to make a preheating while the carousel is not in shutter position a warning message
‘Carousel preheat’ will be displayed on the main display.
It is highly recommended to put the carousel in the shutter position while preheating, in order to avoid
exposing operators to high levels of radiations.
6.3 MOST COMMON ERROR MESSAGES

6.3.1 E7: PRESS MIN
The gas pressure of the SF6 gas must be between 5.0 and 7.5 bar. Typically, it should be around 6.0 bar
at 25°C but varies a lot with temperature. For instance, it will rise to 7 bars at 70°C, and drop to 5.3 bar at
0°C. If the gas pressure is too low due to very low SF6 temperature, please try to increase the SF6
temperature by using heating blankets or putting the generator for some time in a heated vehicle or room.
Once the gas pressure is high enough to start an exposure, the CP SERIES will keep itself warm enough
as long as you use it regularly.
6.3.2 E10: T° INV MAX

The temperature of the invertor transistors in the PowerModule has become too hot.
Allow the CP SERIES generator to cool down in stand-by mode before attempting to make further
exposures.
6.3.3 E11: T° AMB MAX

The ambient temperature in the PowerModule of the CP SERIES generator has become too high for the
equipment to operate safely. Make sure there is enough room for air circulation, move the generator to a
cooler or shaded area and allow it to cool down in stand-by mode before attempting to make further
exposures.
6.3.4 E12: T° SF6 MAX

The temperature of the SF6 gas inside the generator has become too high. Allow the generator to cool
down in stand-by mode before attempting to make further exposures.
6.3.5 E13: T° RAD MAX

The temperature of the radiator of the anode has become too high. Allow the generator to cool down in
stand-by mode before attempting to make further exposures.
6.3.6 E40: KV PREHEAT ..M..S

A preheating is required for the set kV. Put the carousel in the shutter position and press the START button
(10) to start the preheating process. Allow the generator to finish the preheating before continuing.
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6.3.7 E71: PB T° RAD MAX

The temperature of the radiator of the PowerBox has become too high. Make sure there is enough room
for air circulation, move the PowerBox to a cooler or shaded area and allow it to cool down in stand-by
mode before attempting to make further exposures.
6.3.8 E72: PB T° AMB MAX

The temperature inside the PowerBox has become too high. Make sure there is enough room for air
circulation, move the PowerBox to a cooler or shaded area and allow it to cool down in stand-by mode
before attempting to make further exposures.
6.3.9 E80 THROUGH E86: DEFECTIVE LAMP

One of the lamps controlled by the PowerBox is defective. Replace the lamp or disable the lamp control if
you are authorized to do so.
6.3.10 E87, E88: WATER OR OIL FLOW DEFECT

The water or oil flow control circuit detects an error. Please check the cooling circuit or disable the control
if you are not using liquid cooling.
6.3.11 E89: DEFECTIVE EXTERNAL BUZZER

The external buzzer is defective. Replace it or disable the buzzer control if you are authorized to do so.
6.3.12 E90 THROUGH E92: DOOR OPEN

One of the 3 door controls is giving an error. Check the door contact or disable the control if you are
authorized to do so.
6.3.13 E95: DEFECTIVE GENERATOR LAMP

The red lamp located on the generator is defective. Replace the lamp or disable the lamp control if you are
authorized to do so.
6.3.14 E97: KEY OFF

The key (12) is not present or is in the X0 position. Set it to the XI position in order to enable X-rays.
6.3.15 E115: NO GENERATOR

The PowerBox cannot communicate with the generator. Make sure the interconnection cable is connected
properly or try to replace it.
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6.3.16 E149: CAR. POINTER

The carousel is in the laser pointer position. Making an exposure with the carousel in the laser pointer
position may damage the electronics of the laser pointer. The laser pointer would also show up in the
developed film. Put the carousel in a correct position to continue with the exposure.
6.3.17 E150: CAR. UNLOCKED

The carousel is in between 2 positions. Verify that ‘click’ can be heard and that the carousel is in a good
position.
6.3.18 E 151: CAR. BE50KV

The carousel is in the ‘be window’ position but a kV is selected of more than 50kV. Select a kV below or
equal to 50kV or use the ‘full open with 3mm aluminum filter’ instead.
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7. ACCESSORIES
7.1 SINGLE FLASHING LIGHT
ICM order number 00003071.
A single red warning light in a reinforced housing with a 20 m connection cable attached.
The functioning of the light – always on or flashing during X-ray active – can be controlled by the PowerBox.
This accessory includes a 1/4-20UNC thread for mounting on a magnetic foot or on a tripod (order number
00003406 and 00000666, to be ordered separately).
It is possible to dismantle the flashing light to connect a door contact. However, this feature is not
available with the audible/flashing light.
To connect a door contact, disassemble the flashing light by removing the 4 inox screws, and then remove
the LED element by rotating it 90° to align the 2 white marks.
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Disconnect the 2 wires from the connecting element, and then remove the 2 screws holding it
White wire is connected to terminal 0 and red one is connected to terminal 1.

Remove the connecting element. You now have access to the wires to connect the door contact. Door
contact has to be connected between the black wire and the blue/grey wire pair connected together.
7.2 AUDIBLE/FLASHING LIGHTS

A red, orange and green warning light and siren in a reinforced housing with a 20 m connection
cable attached.
The functioning of the 3 lights – always on or flashing during X-ray active – and the siren can
be controlled by the PowerBox.
This accessory includes a 1/4-20UNC thread for mounting on a magnetic foot or on a tripod
(order number 00003406 and 00000666, to be ordered separately).
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7.3 MAGNETIC FOOT FOR WARNING LIGHTS

The warning lights and siren described in point 8.1 and 8.2 can be equipped with a magnetic foot, allowing
them to be attached to metal objects such as pipelines, metal tank walls or support structures.
7.4 TRIPOD FOR FLASHING LIGHT

The warning lights and siren described in point 8.1 and 8.2 can be mounted on a standard camera tripod.
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7.5 PELI STORM ™ TRANSPORT CASE

ICM order code 00003075.
A hard plastic transport case which can hold the CP SERIES
generator, the PowerBox, the 10m power cable, a 20m
interconnection cable, a single red or a 3 color flashing light
with built-in siren and its tripod.
External dimension: 955 x 690 x 365 mm
7.6 TRIPOD FOR GENERATOR

The tripod for the CP SERIES generator allows adjustment of height and rotation in 3 axes of the generator
itself. This allows the CP SERIES generator to be positioned in any position or orientation desired.
A clamping ring is mounted around the generator body which clicks into its tripod holder. To release the CP
SERIES generator from pull down and 1/4 turn the locks and lift out the generator as illustrated in the
pictures below.
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Total weight of the tripod (without generator): 10.9kg.
Minimum height in vertical position (focal spot) 315 mm First

Minimum height in vertical position (total) 935 mm image
Minimum height in horizontal position (focal spot) 675 mm Second
Minimum height in horizontal position (total) 770 mm image
Maximum height in horizontal position (focal spot) 2790 mm Third
Maximum height in horizontal position (total) 2885 mm image
Maximum height in vertical position (focal spot) 2850 mm Fourth
Maximum height in vertical position (total) 2995 mm image
7.7 ALUMINUM TRANSPORT CASE WITH CP TRIPOD

An aluminum transport case which can hold the CP SERIES generator, the PowerBox, the 10m power
cable, a 20m interconnection cable, a 3-color flashing light with built-in siren and its tripod and the CP
SERIES generator tripod.
External dimensions: 1086 x 580 x 497 mm
7.8 CUSTOM DIAPHRAGM

ICM order number 99999999
When ordering a custom diaphragm, please inform ICM of the film size and FFD.
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7.9 EXPOSURE TIME CALCULATOR

Unlock code for the exposure time calculator software.
7.10 INTERCONNECTION CABLE EXTENSION (PER 20M) UP TO

100M
Standard extension cables for the interconnection cable are available in lengths
of 20 meter.
7.11 JUNCTION BOX FOR DUAL FLASHING LIGHT

This accessory allows the user to have two single red flashing lights powered concurrently by the
PowerBox. When it is used, the two flashing lights are connected respectively to “Lamp2” and “Lamp3”, as
described in 3.3.5. Thus, it is necessary to adjust the interlocks in order to switch on “Lamp2” and “Lamp3”
during exposure. This can be done by selecting the “Dual Flashlight” standard, as described in 5.4.4, or in
manual mode. If needed, it is also possible to enable the control of both lamps as described in 5.4.3.
7.12 JUNCTION BOX FOR DUAL AUDIBLE-FLASHING LIGHT

This accessory allows the user to have two single red audible flashing lights powered concurrently by the
PowerBox (Note that is this configuration the orange lamp of the audible flashing light is not
operational).When it is used, the two flashing lights are connected respectively to “Lamp2” and “Lamp3”,
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as described in 3.3.5. Thus, it is necessary to adjust the interlocks in order to switch on “Lamp2” and
“Lamp3” during exposure. This can be done by selecting the “Dual Flashlight” standard, as described in
5.4.4, or in manual mode. If needed, it is also possible to enable the control of both lamps as described in
5.4.3
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8. PRE-SETS CONFIGURATION
Lamp 1 = green
Lamp 2 = yellow
Lamp 3 = red
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9. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
9.1 FRAMES AND SETTINGS
This chapter describes the communication protocol between the PowerBox and external world (typically a
PC).
Two types of connections are available: UART (RS422) or USB.
Important: the last 3 bytes of each message (sent or received) are :
1. A comma
2. A checksum: sum of all bytes before the checksum
3. A ‘\r’ (0x0D) termination character
9.2 CONNECTION THROUGH UART (RS422)

duplex full
bitrate 115200
data bits 8
parity none
stop bits 1
flow control none
9.3 CONNECTION THROUGH USB

HID protocol is used. Data from host to PowerBox is sent through IN endpoint. Data from PowerBox to host
is sent through control endpoint. Messages are encapsulated into 64 bytes buffers (0 padded).
Descriptors are as follow:
Device Descriptor POWERBOX
Offset Field Size Value Description
0 bLength 1 12h
1 bDescriptorType 1 01h Device
2 bcdUSB 2 0200h USB Spec 2.0
Class info in Ifc
4 bDeviceClass 1 00h
Descriptors
5 bDeviceSubClass 1 00h
6 bDeviceProtocol 1 00h
7 bMaxPacketSize0 1 40h 64 bytes
8 idVendor 2 0403h
10 idProduct 2 7440h
12 bcdDevice 2 0100h 1.00
14 iManufacturer 1 01h "ICM"
15 iProduct 1 02h "POWERBOX"
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16 iSerialNumber 1 03h "12345678"

17 bNumConfigurations 1 01h
Configuration Descriptor 1 Bus Powered, 100 mA
0 bLength 1 09h
1 bDescriptorType 1 02h Configuration
2 wTotalLength 2 0022h
4 bNumInterfaces 1 01h
5 bConfigurationValue 1 01h
6 iConfiguration 1 00h
7 bmAttributes 1 80h Bus Powered
4..0: Reserved ...00000
5: Remote Wakeup ..0..... No
6: Self Powered .0...... No, Bus Powered
7: Reserved (set to one)
1.......
(bus-powered for 1.0)
8 bMaxPower 1 32h 100 mA
Interface Descriptor 0/0 HID, 1 Endpoint
0 bLength 1 09h
1 bDescriptorType 1 04h Interface
2 bInterfaceNumber 1 00h
3 bAlternateSetting 1 00h
4 bNumEndpoints 1 01h
5 bInterfaceClass 1 03h HID
6 bInterfaceSubClass 1 00h
7 bInterfaceProtocol 1 00h
8 iInterface 1 00h
HID Descriptor
0 bLength 1 09h
1 bDescriptorType 1 21h HID
2 bcdHID 2 0100h 1.00
4 bCountryCode 1 00h
5 bNumDescriptors 1 01h
6 bDescriptorType 1 22h Report
7 wDescriptorLength 2 001Bh 27 bytes
Endpoint Descriptor 81 1 In, Interrupt, 10 ms
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0 bLength 1 07h
1 bDescriptorType 1 05h Endpoint
2 bEndpointAddress 1 81h 1 In
3 bmAttributes 1 03h Interrupt
1..0: Transfer Type ......11 Interrupt
7..2: Reserved 000000..
4 wMaxPacketSize 2 0040h 64 bytes
6 bInterval 1 0Ah 10 ms
Interface 0 HID Report Descriptor Vendor-Defined 1
Item Tag (Value) Raw Data
Usage Page (Vendor-Defined 1) 06 00 FF

Usage (Vendor-Defined 1) 09 01
Collection (Application) A1 01
Logical Minimum (0) 15 00
Logical Maximum (255) 26 FF 00
Report Size (8) 75 08
Report Count (64) 95 40
Input (Data,Var,Abs,NWrp,Lin,Pref,NNul,Bit) 81 02
Report Count (64) 95 40
Output (Data,Var,Abs,NWrp,Lin,Pref,NNul,NVol,Bit) 91 02
End Collection C0
9.4 MESSAGES
In the communication protocol, there are three kinds of messages:
1. Order beginning by #
2. Request beginning by ?
3. Reply or event beginning by !
Every order or request will generate a reply from the PowerBox. It is recommended to wait for this reply
before sending a new sequence.
When in Remote mode, it is always possible to stop the shot by pressing the STOP button on the front
panel, or by turning the key OFF. That last solution also prevents the shot to start if the key is in that position
before the command to start the shot is sent.
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During the shot, a watchdog command (#XO) has to be sent every second to the PowerBox so it can make
sure that everyone is up and running. The PowerBox will answer by !XO. If the watchdog is not sent, the
shot will be stopped.
The answer to the command “#ON” (start shot) will always be “!ON” even in the case where the PowerBox
is not able to start the shot for some reason. The answer “!ON” only means that the command “#ON” has
been received and acknowledged. To check if the generator is shooting or not, always refer to the status
(command “?ST”).
On the next page, you will find the complete description of the protocol.
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Command description Fields description

Command syntax Description Reply from PowerBox Field name Description units
<XXX> Programmed kV setup value kV
?SE Ask for actual shot values !SE<XXX>,<YYY>,<ZZZ> <YYY> Programmed mA setup value mA/10
<ZZZ> Programmed time setup value s
<XXX> Requested new kV setup value kV
<YYY> Programmed kV setup value kV
Error code:
0: no error (<YYY>=<XXX>)
1: no generator connected
2: generator rental date is over
<E> N.A.
3: requested kV value is below min kV
4 requested kV value is above max kV
#kV<XXX> Program new kV value !kV<YYY>,<E>,<AAAA>
5: kV ok but mA has to be adjusted
6 : preheat is required to shoot at this kV value
Argument depending of <E>:
N.A.
If <E> = 0,1,2  0
If <E> = 3 min kV value for this generator kV
<AAAA>
If <E> = 4 max kV value for this generator kV
If <E> = 5 adjusted mA value mA
If <E> = 6 required preheat time s
<XXX> Requested new mA setup value mA
<YYY> Programmed mA setup value mA
0: no error
1: no generator connected
2: generator rental date is over
<E> N.A.
#MA<XXX> Program new mA value !MA<YYY>,<E>,<AAA> 3: requested mA value is below min mA
4: requested mA value is above max mA
5: preheat required – mA set automatically
If <E>=0,1,2,5  0 N.A.
<AAA> If <E> = 3  min mA value mA
If <E> = 4  max mA value mA
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<XXXX> Requested exposure time value s
<YYYY> Programmed exposure time value
0 : no error
1 : no generator connected
2 : generator rental date is over
3 shot is in progress
Program new exposure time <E> 4: requested value is below min TP value N.A.
#TP<XXXX> !TP<YYYY>,<E>,<AAAA>
value 5: requested value is above max TP value
6: requested TP is bigger than remaining rental
time
7: preheat is required – TP is set automatically
If <E> = 0,1,2,3,6  0 N.A.
<AAAA> If <E> = 4  min TP value for generator s
If <E> = 5  max TP value for generator s
#ON Start shot !ON N.A. N.A. N.A.
#OF Stop shot !OF N.A. N.A. N.A.
#XO Watchdog !XO N.A. N.A. N.A.
0: None (no shot actually)
1: Preheating
?TS Ask for the shot type !TS<X> <X> 2: Normal shot N.A.
3: Cycles
4: Conditioning
Ask for the serial numbers of !SN<XXXXXXXX>,<YYYYYY <XXXXXXXX> Serial number of generator N.A.
?SN
generator and PowerBox YY> <YYYYYYYY> Serial number of PowerBox N.A.
?MD Ask for the generator model !MD<XXXXXXXXX> <XXXXXXXXX> Generator model N.A.
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Status code:
0: Connecting
1: No generator
2: Ready to start
3: Error state
4: Preheating required
5: Reserved for future use
<WW> N.A.
6: Prewarning in progress
Retrieve current status of
?ST !ST<WW>,<XXXX>,<Y>,<ZZZ>… 7: Ramp in progress
PowerBox/Generator
8: Shot in progress
9: End of shot
10: Wait in progress (between cycles)
11: Shot restart?
12: Prompt message
<XXXX> Remaining time (prewarning, shot, wait) s
<Y> Number of errors N.A.
<ZZZ> Error codes, separated by commas N.A.
<AAA> Min mA mA/10
<BBB> Max mA mA/10
<CCC> kV min kV
!RC<AAA>,<BBB>,<CCC>,
?RC Ask the rating chart <DDD> kV max kV
<DDD>,<EEE>,<FFF>,<GGGG>
<EEE> kV min @ mA max kV
<FFF> mA max @ kV min mA/10
<GGGG> Power max W
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10. RECYCLING
Recycling of Electrical and electronic equipment waste.
TELEDYNE ICM confirms comply with European regulations and fulfil the obligations under Directive
2012/19 / EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment.
TELEDYNE ICM supports the recycling of its products when they are end of life. The cost of collection is
not included in the standard package.
Customers can return the concerned products to TELEDYNE ICM or to TELEDYNE ICM’s authorized
distributor.
TELEDYNE ICM specifies that substances such as lead (Pb), see Annex IV of Directive 2011/65 / EU
related to the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
and beryllium (Be) are parts of its equipment.
TELEDYNE ICM specifies that X-ray generators contain pressurized gas, such as Sulphur hexafluoride
(SF6).
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REVISION HISTORY ____________________________________________________________ 6

3. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION _______________________________________________ 14

3.2 PowerModule ______________________________________________________________ 24

4.2 Daily use ___________________________________________________________________ 32

4.2.1 Connections _____________________________________________________________________ 32

5. POWERBOX MENU ______________________________________________________ 37

5.2 Exposure calculation (optional)_________________________________________________ 38

5.3 Memory access _____________________________________________________________ 40

5.4 Settings ____________________________________________________________________ 41

5.5 All measures ________________________________________________________________ 47

5.6 Data access _________________________________________________________________ 47

5.7 Errors _____________________________________________________________________ 48

5.8 Demo mode ________________________________________________________________ 49

5.9 ICM functions _______________________________________________________________ 49

6.2 Most common warning messages _______________________________________________ 50

6.3 Most common error messages _________________________________________________ 51

7.2 Audible/flashing lights________________________________________________________ 55

7.3 Magnetic foot for warning lights________________________________________________ 56

7.5 Peli Storm ™ transport case____________________________________________________ 57

7.6 Tripod for generator _________________________________________________________ 57

7.7 Aluminum transport case with CP tripod _________________________________________ 58

7.9 Exposure time calculator ______________________________________________________ 59

7.10 Interconnection cable extension (per 20m) up to 100m ___________________________ 59

7.12 Junction box for dual Audible-flashing light _____________________________________ 59

8. PRE-SETS CONFIGURATION _______________________________________________ 61

9.4 Messages __________________________________________________________________ 64

10. RECYCLING ____________________________________________________________ 69

2.1.1 OPERATING RANGE

CP160D OPERATING RANGE

CP225D OPERATING RANGE

CP300C OPERATING RANGE

CP200DS OPERATING RANGE

2.1.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum useful angle (°) 60 x 40 60 x 40 60 x 40 60 x 40 N.A. 60 x 40

** In Open Air with a minimum airstream of 5 m / sec

2.1.3 EXPOSURE CHARTS

3.1.2 GUARD RINGS

3.1.3 CAROUSEL/DIAPHRAGM (NOT FOR CP300C)

Carousel position Function

3.1.4 MAINTENANCE OF THE CAROUSEL

3.1.5 INTERCONNECTION SOCKET

Slide down the connector

Rotate the connector 180°

And screw back the 4 screws.

Lift gently the cover and disconnect the

Remove completely the cover and unscrew the cap

3.1.6 COOLING FAN

3.1.7 MEMORY AND IDENTIFICATION

3.3.2 FRONT PANEL

1: Main display 9: STOP button with built-in red light

3.3.3 POWER CONNECTOR

3.3.4 INTERCONNECTION CABLE

3.3.5 INTERLOCK CONNECTOR

C. DOOR 1, 2, 3, WATER AND OIL

E. 3.3.10 COM, RELAY 1 TO 4

3.3.7 USB PORTS

Pin labels 1 to 6 are printed on the connector.

4.1.2 POWER GENERATORS