partGE OEC

Filament Driver Board — 00-8797220-5

Drives the X-ray tube filament. When it fails, the system won't expose, usually throwing kVp or mA errors on the station display.

Fits

Diagnosis

Classic symptom cluster:

  • Error code on expose attempt
  • No audible relay click when pressing the foot switch
  • Generator self-test fails filament circuit

Before replacing: verify generator calibration is current and check the connectors for the usual loose-ribbon-cable issue.

Field notes

See field-guide/ge-oec-9800.