AMX Troubleshooting & Technical Support
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Error Number
Error 218
Error Code System Message
ERROR 218 - Handle signals out of range
Question
What does ERROR 218 mean on a GE AMX-Series mobile X-ray?
Short Answer
ERROR 218: Handle signals out of range.
Possible Causes
One or both drive-handle signals were outside calibration range.
Troubleshooting Steps
Calibrate handle; inspect Hall-effect sensors, handle mechanics and CPU inputs.
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 23
Error Code System Message
ERROR 23 - Display status signal low or invalid
Question
What does ERROR 23 mean on a GE AMX-Series mobile X-ray?
Short Answer
ERROR 23: Display status signal low or invalid.
Possible Causes
DISPLAY OK/status line indicated a display/controller problem.
Troubleshooting Steps
Check display-status signal, display controller and related CPU/display connections.
Parts Areas to Check
CPU board; calibration data; subsystem identified by the error
For Related Models
AMX-4, AMX-4+, Definium AMX 700
Error Number
Error 320
Error Code System Message
ERROR 320 - 60 Hz inverter feedback missing at field-light command
Question
What does ERROR 320 mean on a GE AMX-Series mobile X-ray?
Short Answer
ERROR 320: 60 Hz inverter feedback missing at field-light command.
Possible Causes
60 Hz inverter feedback did not appear when field light was commanded.
Troubleshooting Steps
Check 60 Hz enable/relay/inverter signals and Generator Control 1 connections.
Parts Areas to Check
Generator control board; CPU board; inverter/rotor/filament/tap/HV subsystem indicated by the fault
For Related Models
AMX-4, AMX-4+, Definium AMX 700
Error Number
Error 320
Error Code System Message
320
Question
What should I check for error 320 on the AMX-4 Series?
Short Answer
Note: (And Possibly 458 Error) 1) Check fuse F93 on Rotor Control Board 2) Check fuse F7 on AMX1 A3 3) Check for 60 Hz phase 1 signal at Anode of CR53 and 60 Hz phase 2 signal at Anode of CR66 on Rotor Control Board 4) Defective Rotor Control Board 5) Defective CPU Board 6) Check Stator/Rotor cable 7) Bad CR179 on Filament kVp Control Board
Possible Causes
Note: (And Possibly 458 Error) 1) Check fuse F93 on Rotor Control Board 2) Check fuse F7 on AMX1 A3 3) Check for 60 Hz phase 1 signal at Anode of CR53 and 60 Hz phase 2 signal at Anode of CR66 on Rotor Control Board 4) Defective Rotor Control Board 5) Defective CPU Board 6) Check Stator/Rotor cable 7) Bad CR179 on Filament kVp Control Board. 8) Bad Rotor Controller Board if overheating, fuse blown, circuit breaker kept tripping, bad 1 kHz board
Troubleshooting Steps
Note: (And Possibly 458 Error) 1) Check fuse F93 on Rotor Control Board 2) Check fuse F7 on AMX1 A3 3) Check for 60 Hz phase 1 signal at Anode of CR53 and 60 Hz phase 2 signal at Anode of CR66 on Rotor Control Board 4) Defective Rotor Control Board 5) Defective CPU Board 6) Check Stator/Rotor cable 7) Bad CR179 on Filament kVp Control Board
Parts Areas to Check
CPU Board; Rotor Control Board; Stator; Rotor
For Related Models
AMX-4, AMX-4+, Definium AMX 700
Error Number
Error 321
Error Code System Message
ERROR 321 - 60 Hz inverter feedback missing after field light off
Question
What does ERROR 321 mean on a GE AMX-Series mobile X-ray?
Short Answer
ERROR 321: 60 Hz inverter feedback missing after field light off.
Possible Causes
60 Hz inverter feedback failed after the field lamp was turned off.
Troubleshooting Steps
Check 60 Hz enable/relay/inverter signal path and generator-control board.
Parts Areas to Check
Generator control board; CPU board; inverter/rotor/filament/tap/HV subsystem indicated by the fault