AMX Troubleshooting & Technical Support
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Error Number
Error 216
Error Code System Message
ERROR 216 - Right drive feedback higher than command
Question
What does ERROR 216 mean on a GE AMX-Series mobile X-ray?
Short Answer
ERROR 216: Right drive feedback higher than command.
Possible Causes
Right drive-current feedback exceeded the CPU command.
Troubleshooting Steps
Check CPU-drive board connection, feedback buffers and drive-control electronics.
Parts Areas to Check
Drive control board; drive handle/Hall sensors; motor relays; drive motors; feedback wiring
For Related Models
AMX-4, AMX-4+, Definium AMX 700
Error Number
Error 216
Error Code System Message
216
Question
What should I check for error 216 on the AMX-4 Series?
Short Answer
Note: (214 / 215 LEFT DRIVE - 216 / 217 RIGHT DRIVE) 1) Check drive motors/motor brushes. 2) Check Drive Control and Drive Amplifier Boards and connections to those boards. 3) Check fuse AMX1A3F9 (+BATT). 4) Check wires (push-on terminals) to both fuse holders (F1 & F2); pull each one off and clean terminal oxidation. 5) Check for loose leads on K1 and K2 relays on Drive Power Amplifier Board. 6) Check for excessive play in main drive wheels; internal gearing in drive wheels may be worn.
Possible Causes
Note: (214 / 215 LEFT DRIVE - 216 / 217 RIGHT DRIVE) 1) Check the drive motors and motor brushes. 2) Check Drive Control and Drive Amplifier Boards connections 3) Check fuse F9 (AMX1 A3 F9) (+BATT). 4) Check the wires and push-on terminals at both fuse holders (F1 and F2). Remove each terminal and clean any oxidation from the connections. 5) Check for loose leads on relays K1 and K2 on the Drive Power Amplifier Board. 6) Check for excessive play in the main drive wheels; worn internal drive-wheel gearing can cause this condition 7) Bad Drive Controller Board
Troubleshooting Steps
Note: (214 / 215 LEFT DRIVE - 216 / 217 RIGHT DRIVE) 1) Check the drive motors and motor brushes. 2) Check Drive Control and Drive Amplifier Boards connections 3) Check fuse F9 (AMX1 A3 F9) (+BATT). 4) Check the wires and push-on terminals at both fuse holders (F1 and F2). Remove each terminal and clean any oxidation from the connections. 5) Check for loose leads on relays K1 and K2 on the Drive Power Amplifier Board. 6) Check for excessive play in the main drive wheels; worn internal drive-wheel gearing can cause this condition.
Parts Areas to Check
Drive Amplifier Board; Drive Power Amplifier Board; Motor Brushes
For Related Models
AMX-4, AMX-4+, Definium AMX 700
Error Number
Error 217
Error Code System Message
ERROR 217 - Right drive feedback lower than command
Question
What does ERROR 217 mean on a GE AMX-Series mobile X-ray?
Short Answer
ERROR 217: Right drive feedback lower than command.
Possible Causes
Right drive-current feedback was below the CPU command.
Troubleshooting Steps
Check CPU-drive board connection, feedback buffers and drive-control electronics.
Parts Areas to Check
Drive control board; drive handle/Hall sensors; motor relays; drive motors; feedback wiring
For Related Models
AMX-4, AMX-4+, Definium AMX 700
Error Number
Error 217
Error Code System Message
217
Question
What should I check for error 217 on the AMX-4 Series?
Short Answer
Note: (214 / 215 LEFT DRIVE - 216 / 217 RIGHT DRIVE) 1) Check drive motors/motor brushes. 2) Check Drive Control and Drive Amplifier Boards and connections to those boards. 3) Check fuse AMX1A3F9 (+BATT). 4) Check wires (push-on terminals) to both fuse holders (F1 & F2); pull each one off and clean terminal oxidation. 5) Check for loose leads on K1 and K2 relays on Drive Power Amplifier Board. 6) Check for excessive play in main drive wheels; internal gearing in drive wheels may be worn.
Possible Causes
Note: (214 / 215 LEFT DRIVE - 216 / 217 RIGHT DRIVE) 1) Check the drive motors and motor brushes. 2) Check Drive Control and Drive Amplifier Boards connections 3) Check fuse F9 (AMX1 A3 F9) (+BATT). 4) Check the wires and push-on terminals at both fuse holders (F1 and F2). Remove each terminal and clean any oxidation from the connections. 5) Check for loose leads on relays K1 and K2 on the Drive Power Amplifier Board. 6) Check for excessive play in the main drive wheels; worn internal drive-wheel gearing can cause this condition 7) Check Ribbon Cable connecting the 2 boards 8) Check for bad LVLE Power Supply
Troubleshooting Steps
Note: (214 / 215 LEFT DRIVE - 216 / 217 RIGHT DRIVE) 1) Check the drive motors and motor brushes. 2) Check Drive Control and Drive Amplifier Boards connections 3) Check fuse F9 (AMX1 A3 F9) (+BATT). 4) Check the wires and push-on terminals at both fuse holders (F1 and F2). Remove each terminal and clean any oxidation from the connections. 5) Check for loose leads on relays K1 and K2 on the Drive Power Amplifier Board. 6) Check for excessive play in the main drive wheels; worn internal drive-wheel gearing can cause this condition 7) Check the ribbon cable connecting the 2 boards
Parts Areas to Check
Drive Amplifier Board; Drive Power Amplifier Board; Motor Brushes
For Related Models
AMX-4, AMX-4+, Definium AMX 700
Error Number
Error 218
Error Code System Message
218
Question
What should I check for error 218 on the AMX-4 Series?
Short Answer
1) Check for defective crimp connections on main cable-harness leads between Drive Handle Assembly and J8 plug to CPU. 2) Check for defective CPU Board, Drive Control Board, and/or Drive Power Amplifier Board. 3) Recalibrate the Drive Handle with drive enable picked up. If the Drive Handle cannot be calibrated, replace the Drive Handle Assembly. 4) Check for a shorted diode on the brake assembly. 5) Check defective handle enable switch(es). 6) Check CPU 10 V reference to handle transducers for missing or low voltage. 7) Check for possible tube park latch problem, including newer Hall Effect sensor board. 8) Check drive wheel problems: drive belt and foreign-material buildup on axle. 9) Check bumper switch problems. 10) Check front casters. 11) Check motor brushes. 12) Check LVLE power supply. 13) Check R1 and R2 dynamic brake resistors for proper soldering/connection.
Possible Causes
1) Check for defective crimp connections on the main cable-harness leads between the Drive Handle Assembly and the J8 plug to the CPU Board. 2) Check for a defective CPU Board, Drive Control Board, and/or Drive Power Amplifier Board. 3) Recalibrate the Drive Handle with drive enable picked up. If the Drive Handle cannot be calibrated, replace the Drive Handle Assembly. 4) Check for a shorted diode on the brake assembly. 5) Check for defective handle-enable switch(es). 6) Check the CPU 10 V reference to the handle transducers; it may be missing or low. 7) Check for a possible tube-park latch problem (also applies to newer hall effect sensor board) 8) Check for drive-wheel problems, including drive-belt issues or foreign-material buildup on the axle. 9) Check the bumper switches for proper operation. 10) Check for worn or defective front casters. 11) Check for worn or defective motor brushes. 12) Check for a defective LVLE power supply. 13) Check R1 and R2 (dynamic brake resistors) for proper solder joints and secure connections 14) Bad CPU
Troubleshooting Steps
1) Check for defective crimp connections on the main cable-harness leads between the Drive Handle Assembly and the J8 plug to the CPU Board. 2) Check for a defective CPU Board, Drive Control Board, and/or Drive Power Amplifier Board. 3) Recalibrate the Drive Handle with drive enable picked up. If the Drive Handle cannot be calibrated, replace the Drive Handle Assembly. 4) Check for a shorted diode on the brake assembly. 5) Check for defective handle-enable switch(es). 6) Check the CPU 10 V reference to the handle transducers; it may be missing or low. 7) Check for a possible tube-park latch problem (also applies to newer hall effect sensor board) 8) Check for drive-wheel problems, including drive-belt issues or foreign-material buildup on the axle. 9) Check the bumper switches for proper operation. 10) Check for worn or defective front casters. 11) Check for worn or defective motor brushes. 12) Check for a defective LVLE power supply. 13) Check R1 and R2 (dynamic brake resistors) for proper solder joints and secure connections 14) Recalibrate the drive handle 15) Check or replace bad CPU
Parts Areas to Check
CPU Board; Drive Control Board; Drive Power Amplifier Board; LVLE Power Supply; Drive Handle; Motor Brushes