GE Lightspeed MAINTENANCE COURSE TRAINING

5 day course

Course:
GE Lightspeed system course is designed for Lightspeed service engineers. Course covers functional checks, calibration procedures, image performance, trouble shooting techniques, and routine maintenance as prescribed by the original manufacture. The course is conducted with an experienced instructor, a staged and fully functional Lightspeed system. The original manufacture’s documentation and a criterion reference manual.

Qualifications for Admission:
Students should have prior CT service experience, preferably with GE CT. They should have a minimum of a two- year degree in electronics or equivalent experience. Strong microprocessor and IRIX O/S skills are an advantage.

Course Hi-Lights:

• System Overview

Features
Hardware Layout
Drawings and Diagrams
Scan Parameters
Scan Protocols
Image Quality

• System Software

System Configurations
Loading Software

• Scan / Recon Unit

Bad Block Management
SRU System Diagnostics

• Gantry

Functional Overview
Diagnostics
Axial Servo Amp Functional Checks

• Table

Table Circuitry Functional Checks and Calibrations
Diagnostics

• PDU

PDU Overview
Service Considerations

• Lab Exercises

X-Ray Tube Change
Detector Change
Hardware Identification
Slip-Ring Maintenance
Error Logs
Diagnostics
Reloading Software
Field Replaceable Units
Preventive Maintenance

Summary:
Upon Completion of the Lightspeed 5 day course, the engineer should be able to provide service and use troubleshooting skills to service to the subsystem level. Hands on labs will give the engineer experience with routine maintenance, calibrations, documentation, and typical service events. Engineer will be confident and prepared for full service coverage.

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