Troubleshooting and Service
Introduction 4
Section 4
Troubleshooting and Service
NOTE
The Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter contains no internal operator serviceable parts. Disassembly of the unit could result in electrical shock.
Always select 0 volts bias or turn off the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter prior to connecting or disconnecting the ion chamber. Failure to do so may result in an electrical shock.
When powering the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter from an AC line, always use a
4.1 Introduction
This section outlines steps that the operator may take to identify and correct problems. It also gives instructions on how to order replacement parts or arrange for service if necessary.
For the purpose of troubleshooting, some problems can be resolved by the operator in the field, even though the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter contains no internal operator serviceable parts.
4.2 Troubleshooting
The dosimeter provides information that can be used in troubleshooting by the user. Troubleshooting has been split into a list of symptoms and a set of decisions. The first section covers broad categories of errors. It is organized as symptom, cause, and action blocks. The second section is organized as decision trees.
A symptom is something that can be seen, heard, or felt. The most likely cause is stated, followed by what action should be taken to correct the problem or isolate it. The last part of each block is a detailed explanation.
