GE Precision 500D User manual

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Revision 5
Precision 500D R&F System Operator Manual
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REV HISTORY
REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
1 September 21, 2006 Initial Release
2 May 16, 2007 Changed “power on” and “reset” instructions to indicate the
buttons being located on the RCIM instead of the IUI.
Updated model numbers in Table 7-1 an throughout docu-
ment.
Removed references to “hardcopy output” to match current
system configuration.
Changed labels on illustration of key switch on OTS con-
sole.
Removed Table 11-1, information no longer applies.
3 August 17, 2007 Removed RCIM from Illustration 7-2 and Table 7-1;
replaced with Operator Console. Added and updated part
numbers in Table 7-1 rows 1, 4, and 6. Removed “X-Ray
control” from row 8, JEDI Generator.
4 October 3, 2007 Updated Table 7-1, Items 6 and 8 to identify X-ray control
unit depending upon date of manufacture. Added model
numbers to Table 7-1 row 1(Overhead tube Collimator) and
row 4 (Precision 500D R&F Table Collimator).
Added note about radiopacity after table 7-12.
Added ifnormation on collimator lamp replacement for
model 5234954 in Chapter 8.
Added mR/mAs calibration and maintanence frequency to
table in Appendix B section 3-1.
5 November 26, 2007 Updated list of international keyboard options to show cur-
rent supported languages of English and German.
Added text of hardware label to Illustration 8-7.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
SECTION 1
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE .................................................................................... 1-1
SECTION 2
PREREQUISITE SKILLS ......................................................................................... 1-1
SECTION 3
SAFETY NOTICES .................................................................................................. 1-1
SECTION 4
DISPOSAL OF WASTE ........................................................................................... 1-2
CHAPTER 2
SAFETY AND REGULATORY
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 2-1
SECTION 2
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT . . . ............................................................. 2-1
SECTION 3
X-RAY PROTECTION ............................................................................................. 2-2
3-1 - Certified Electrical Contractor Statement ..................................................... 2-3
3-2 - Damage In Transportation ........................................................................... 2-3
3-3 - Regulatory Requirements ............................................................................ 2-4
SECTION 4
RADIATION SURVEY ............................................................................................. 2-6
4-1 - Introduction .................................................................................................. 2-6
4-2 - Materials and Methods ................................................................................. 2-6
4-3 - Results ......................................................................................................... 2-7
SECTION 5
SAFETY ................................................................................................................. 2-16
5-1 - General Precautions .................................................................................. 2-16
5-2 - Electrical Safety ......................................................................................... 2-20
5-3 - Patient Positioning and Control ................................................................. 2-21
5-4 - Table Angulation ........................................................................................ 2-21
5-5 - Unsafe Table Region ................................................................................. 2-21
5-6 - Patient Grasp Handles ............................................................................... 2-22
5-7 - Safety Harness ........................................................................................... 2-22
5-8 - Reciprocating Bucky ................................................................................. 2-22
5-8-1 - Travel and Counterbalancing ......................................................... 2-23
5-9 - Bucky Grids ................................................................................................ 2-23
5-9-1 - Oscillating Grid ............................................................................... 2-23
5-9-2 - Single High Line/Rate Grid ............................................................. 2-23
5-9-3 - Bucky Grid Alignment ..................................................................... 2-23
5-10 - Patient Step ............................................................................................... 2-24
5-11 - Foot Rest .................................................................................................. 2-24
5-12 - Shoulder Rest ............................................................................................ 2-25
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5-13 - Compression Device .................................................................................. 2-26
5-14 - Myelographic Operation ............................................................................. 2-26
5-15 - Myelographic Boots (Optional) ................................................................... 2-27
5-16 - Cone Operation .......................................................................................... 2-27
5-17 - Lead Apron ................................................................................................ 2-27
5-18 - Emergency Stop Button ............................................................................. 2-28
5-19 - Grounding Kit ............................................................................................. 2-30
5-19-1 - Purpose ........................................................................................ 2-30
5-19-2 - Description ................................................................................... 2-30
5-19-3 - Instructions ................................................................................... 2-30
SECTION 6
SAFETY SUMMARY ............................................................................................. 2-31
CHAPTER 3
ABOUT THE P500D
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 3-1
SECTION 2
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................... 3-1
SECTION 3
IMAGE STORAGE CAPACITY ................................................................................ 3-1
SECTION 4
OPTIONS ................................................................................................................. 3-2
4-1 - DICOM 3.0 Interface Option ......................................................................... 3-2
4-2 - Bar Code Scanner Option ............................................................................ 3-2
4-3 - International Keyboard Option ..................................................................... 3-2
SECTION 5
POWER UP/POWER DOWN .................................................................................. 3-3
SECTION 6
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................. 3-3
6-1 - Keyboard ...................................................................................................... 3-5
6-2 - Mouse .......................................................................................................... 3-5
6-3 - Radiology Control Interface Module (RCIM) ................................................ 3-5
SECTION 7
X-RAY TUBE SELECTION ...................................................................................... 3-7
7-1 - X-ray tube 1 .................................................................................................. 3-7
7-2 - X-ray tube 2 .................................................................................................. 3-8
CHAPTER 4
GETTING STARTED
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 4-1
SECTION 2
STARTUP/SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES ............................................................... 4-1
2-1 - System Startup ............................................................................................. 4-1
2-2 - Tube Warmup .............................................................................................. 4-1
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2-3 - System Shutdown ........................................................................................ 4-1
2-4 - Emergency Stop and System Recovery ...................................................... 4-2
2-5 - Emergency Stop Recovery .......................................................................... 4-2
2-6 - System Recovery ......................................................................................... 4-2
2-7 - Procedure for Tube Warm Up ...................................................................... 4-2
2-8 - Bar Code Scanner Option ............................................................................ 4-2
2-9 - International Keyboard Option ..................................................................... 4-3
CHAPTER 5
INTEGRATED USER INTERFACE
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 5-1
1-1 - Power–on ..................................................................................................... 5-1
1-2 - Tube Warm–Up Screen ............................................................................... 5-3
1-3 - Add/Select Patient Screen ........................................................................... 5-5
SECTION 2
START EXAM .......................................................................................................... 5-8
2-1 - Start Exam Scenario .................................................................................... 5-8
2-2 - Fluoro Acquisition Screen .......................................................................... 5-15
2-3 - Angio Acquisition Screen (Option) ............................................................. 5-17
2-4 - Video Presentation ..................................................................................... 5-18
2-5 - Fluoro Time ................................................................................................ 5-18
2-6 - View/Film .................................................................................................... 5-19
2-7 - Filming ........................................................................................................ 5-20
2-8 - Radiographic Exposure / Review Multitasking ........................................... 5-21
2-9 - Archive to Local CD–RW (OPTION) .......................................................... 5-22
2-10 - Emergency Recovery ................................................................................. 5-24
SECTION 3
EDIT PROTOCOLS ............................................................................................... 5-25
3-1 - Protocol Editor ............................................................................................ 5-25
3-2 - Protocols .................................................................................................... 5-26
3-2-1 - Parameters for Tube 1 (Fluoro) Protocol Step ............................... 5-27
3-2-2 - Parameters for Tube 2 (RAD) Protocol Step .................................. 5-28
3-2-3 - Protocol Categories ........................................................................ 5-29
3-2-4 - Protocols ........................................................................................ 5-31
3-2-5 - Protocol Steps ................................................................................ 5-38
3-2-6 - Retrieve .......................................................................................... 5-52
3-2-7 - Back Up .......................................................................................... 5-53
3-2-8 - System Configuration Changes ...................................................... 5-53
3-3 - User Preferences ....................................................................................... 5-54
3-3-1 - Default Dose - Fl/Rec ..................................................................... 5-54
3-3-2 - Default Pediatric Grid ..................................................................... 5-54
3-3-3 - DSA Image Invert ........................................................................... 5-54
3-3-4 - Record Image Invert ....................................................................... 5-55
3-3-5 - Fluoro Image Invert ........................................................................ 5-55
3-3-6 - Auto Send ....................................................................................... 5-55
3-3-7 - FNR Level ...................................................................................... 5-55
3-3-8 - Record Edge Enhancement ........................................................... 5-55
3-3-9 - Fluoro Edge Enhancement ............................................................. 5-55
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3-3-10 - Printer Destination ........................................................................ 5-55
3-3-11 - Auto Send Destination .................................................................. 5-56
3-3-12 - Images Tagged ............................................................................ 5-56
3-4 - Service User Interface / Effect on IUI ......................................................... 5-56
3-4-1 - Dose Measurement ........................................................................ 5-56
3-4-2 - Pulsed Fluoro ................................................................................. 5-56
3-4-3 - DSA Package ................................................................................. 5-56
3-4-4 - DICOM Ethernet ............................................................................. 5-56
3-4-5 - DICOM Print ................................................................................... 5-56
3-4-6 - DICOM Worklist .............................................................................. 5-56
3-4-7 - Pediatric Option .............................................................................. 5-56
3-4-8 - Measurement System .................................................................... 5-56
3-4-9 - HU Tone Alert / %HU ..................................................................... 5-57
3-4-10 - Number of Tubes .......................................................................... 5-57
3-4-11 - OTS .............................................................................................. 5-57
3-4-12 - Wallstand Location ....................................................................... 5-57
3-4-13 - Fluoro Rates ................................................................................. 5-57
3-4-14 - Spot Rates .................................................................................... 5-57
3-4-15 - Max Record rate ........................................................................... 5-57
3-4-16 - System Log On ............................................................................. 5-57
3-5 - Service Tab ................................................................................................ 5-58
3-6 - System Shutdown ...................................................................................... 5-59
SECTION 4
IN–ROOM REMOTE KEYPAD (OPTION) ............................................................. 5-60
4-1 - IR Remote Keypad Commands ................................................................. 5-61
CHAPTER 6
DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM
SECTION 1
MENU DISPLAYS .................................................................................................... 6-1
1-1 - Digital Image Main Screen ........................................................................... 6-1
1-2 - Disk Space Indicators .................................................................................. 6-2
SECTION 2
EDIT SERIES TITLE ................................................................................................ 6-3
SECTION 3
PATEINT LIST SCREEN ......................................................................................... 6-5
SECTION 4
AUTO SEND TO REFERENCE IMAGE MONITOR (WITH REFERENCE MONITOR
INSTALLED) ............................................................................................................ 6-7
SECTION 5
SELECTING A PATIENT FILE – REVIEW MODE .................................................. 6-7
5-1 - Selecting Review Mode ................................................................................ 6-7
SECTION 6
IMAGE ACQUSITION ............................................................................................. 6-8
6-1 - Acquisition Rates ......................................................................................... 6-9
6-2 - Image Subtraction ...................................................................................... 6-10
6-2-1 - Reregistration of Subtracted Images .............................................. 6-11
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6-2-2 - Mask Refresh During Multiple Image Display ................................ 6-13
SECTION 7
IMAGE STACKING (AND MAX/MIN OPACIFICATION OPTION) ......................... 6-14
SECTION 8
CONRAST / WINDOW .......................................................................................... 6-18
SECTION 9
BRIGHTNESS / LEVEL ......................................................................................... 6-19
SECTION 10
IMAGE INVERT ..................................................................................................... 6-19
SECTION 11
DEFAULT .............................................................................................................. 6-19
SECTION 12
ZOOM .................................................................................................................... 6-20
SECTION 13
EDGE ENHANCEMENT ........................................................................................ 6-20
SECTION 14
CARRY OVER PROCESSING FEATURES .......................................................... 6-20
14-1 - Carry Over Digital Shutters ........................................................................ 6-21
SECTION 15
MULTIPLE IMAGE DISPLAY FORMATS .............................................................. 6-21
SECTION 16
DELETE IMAGE .................................................................................................... 6-22
16-1 - Annotations & Pointers ............................................................................... 6-23
SECTION 17
PRINTING AN IMAGE ........................................................................................... 6-25
SECTION 18
STENOSIS MEASURMENT FEATURES AND STEPS ........................................ 6-25
18-1 - Calibration .................................................................................................. 6-26
18-2 - Size ............................................................................................................ 6-29
18-3 - Reference ................................................................................................... 6-29
18-4 - Occlusion ................................................................................................... 6-30
18-5 - Manual Boundary ....................................................................................... 6-31
18-6 - Auto Boundary ........................................................................................... 6-33
18-7 - Running Length .......................................................................................... 6-33
18-8 - Show Data .................................................................................................. 6-34
SECTION 19
DICOM WORKLIST (REQUIRES DICOM OPTION) ............................................. 6-35
CHAPTER 7
TABLE
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 7-1
1-1 - Overview ...................................................................................................... 7-1
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1-2 - Identification and Compliance Plates ........................................................... 7-3
1-3 - Exposure Modes .......................................................................................... 7-4
1-4 - Travel Specifications .................................................................................... 7-5
1-5 - Digital Operator Control Panel ..................................................................... 7-6
1-6 - Types of Radiological Examinations in Significant Zone of Occupancy ....... 7-7
SECTION 2
OPERATOR CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS .......................................................... 7-14
2-1 - Operator Control Locations ........................................................................ 7-14
2-2 - Imaging Device Operator Controls and Displays – Overview .................... 7-16
2-3 - Main Operator Console Screen .................................................................. 7-18
2-3-1 - Main Operator Console Screen –Basic Controls and Displays ...... 7-18
2-3-2 - Main Operator Console Screen –Optional Controls and Displays . 7-21
2-3-3 - Auxiliary Digital Operator Console ................................................. 7-23
2-4 - Digital Fluoro Presentation Operator Console ........................................... 7-25
2-5 - Digital Multi-Function OperatorControl Group ............................................ 7-27
2-6 - Precision 500D Table Operator Controls and Displays .............................. 7-30
SECTION 3
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 7-32
3-1 - Precision 500D Table Specifications ......................................................... 7-32
3-1-1 - Precision 500D Table Electrical Requirements .............................. 7-33
3-2 - Precision 500D Tables, Tubes and Collimators ......................................... 7-34
3-2-1 - X–Ray Tube Specification .............................................................. 7-34
SECTION 4
OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 7-35
4-1 - Parking (Docking) the Imaging Device Carriage ........................................ 7-35
4-2 - Fluoro Exposures ....................................................................................... 7-37
4-2-1 - Footswitch ...................................................................................... 7-37
4-3 - Taking Digital Exposures ........................................................................... 7-38
4-3-1 - Using the Prep/Record Bar ............................................................ 7-38
4-3-2 - Using the Integrated Fluoro/Expose Switch ................................... 7-38
4-4 - Equipment Positioning for Table Bucky Procedures .................................. 7-40
4-4-1 - Table Horizontal ............................................................................. 7-40
4-4-2 - Table Vertical or Trendelenburg ................................................... 7-41
CHAPTER 8
OTS RADIOGRAPHIC SUSPENSION
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 8-1
1-1 - OTS (Overhead Tube Suspension) .............................................................. 8-1
1-2 - System Labeling ........................................................................................... 8-2
1-3 - Overhead Rail System ................................................................................ 8-3
1-4 - Telescopic Column and Carriage ................................................................. 8-3
1-5 - Use of Longitudinal and Transverse Detents ............................................... 8-4
1-6 - Tube Support Rotation ................................................................................. 8-5
1-7 - X–ray Tube Angulation ................................................................................. 8-6
1-8 - Over Head Ceiling Suspension User Interface ............................................ 8-7
1-8-1 - Key Switch on OTS Console ............................................................ 8-9
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SECTION 2
AUTOMATIC COLLIMATOR ................................................................................... 8-9
2-1 - Locking lever ............................................................................................. 8-11
2-2 - Display on the Collimator ........................................................................... 8-11
2-3 - Bottom View of the Collimator .................................................................... 8-12
2-4 - Linear LASER Light Localizer .................................................................... 8-12
2-5 - Centering Cross ......................................................................................... 8-12
2-6 - Rear View of Collimator ............................................................................. 8-13
2-7 - Collimator Lamp Changing ......................................................................... 8-13
2-7-1 - Changing Lamps on the Collimator (Model 2266999) .................... 8-13
2-7-2 - Changing Lamps on the Collimator (Model 5234954) .................... 8-15
2-8 - Rotating the Collimator 90° Around the Vertical Axis ................................. 8-19
SECTION 3
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 8-20
CHAPTER 9
SG–80 & SG120 VERTICAL BUCKY STAND
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 9-1
SECTION 2
PARTS OF THE EQUIPMENT ................................................................................ 9-2
2-1 - Column Assembly ....................................................................................... 9-2
2-2 - Bucky Assembly .......................................................................................... 9-3
2-3 - Front Panel .................................................................................................. 9-3
2-4 - Vertical Lock Handle ................................................................................... 9-3
SECTION 3
APPLICATIONS OF SG80/120 ............................................................................... 9-3
SECTION 4
OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 9-3
4-1 - Vertical Positioning ....................................................................................... 9-3
4-2 - Cassette Loading ........................................................................................ 9-4
4-3 - Cassette Removal ....................................................................................... 9-6
4-4 - AEC Detector Areas .................................................................................... 9-6
4-5 - Alignment .................................................................................................... 9-6
4-6 - Frontal Panel ............................................................................................... 9-7
4-7 - SG120-Specific Funtionalities .................................................................... 9-7
4-7-1 - Bucky Rotation ................................................................................. 9-7
4-7-2 - Bucky Angulation .............................................................................. 9-8
SECTION 5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... 9-9
5-1 - Maintenance Information ............................................................................. 9-9
SECTION 6
LABELING ............................................................................................................. 9-10
SECTION 7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 9-11
7-1 - Electrical Requirements ............................................................................ 9-11
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7-2 - Product Dimensions ................................................................................. 9-11
7-3 - Crate Dimensions ...................................................................................... 9-11
7-4 - SG120 Specifications ............................................................................... 9-12
7-4-1 - Wall Stand “General” ...................................................................... 9-12
7-4-2 - Wall Stand Bucky ........................................................................... 9-12
CHAPTER 10
SG–100 VERTICAL BUCKY STAND
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 10-1
SECTION 2
SAFE OPERATION PRECAUTIONS .................................................................... 10-3
SECTION 3
OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 10-3
3-1 - General Description ................................................................................... 10-3
3-2 - Vertical Positioning ..................................................................................... 10-3
3-3 - Patient Support Legs .................................................................................. 10-4
3-4 - Bucky Rotation ........................................................................................... 10-5
3-5 - Bucky Angulation ....................................................................................... 10-6
3-6 - Hinged Front Panel .................................................................................... 10-7
3-7 - Cassette Loading ....................................................................................... 10-8
3-8 - Manual Cassette Tray ................................................................................ 10-8
3-9 - Cassette Removal ...................................................................................... 10-9
3-10 - Manual Cassette Tray ................................................................................ 10-9
3-11 - AEC Detector Areas ................................................................................... 10-9
3-12 - Alignment ................................................................................................... 10-9
3-13 - Manual Cassette Tray .............................................................................. 10-10
3-14 - Alignment for Automatic Collimation ........................................................ 10-10
SECTION 4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 10-11
4-1 - General Dimensions & Weight ................................................................. 10-11
4-2 - Column Assembly .................................................................................... 10-12
4-3 - Front Panel ............................................................................................... 10-12
4-4 - Power Requirements ................................................................................ 10-12
4-5 - Bucky ....................................................................................................... 10-13
4-6 - Accessories & Options ............................................................................. 10-13
CHAPTER 11
JEDI GENERATOR
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 11-1
SECTION 2
RADIATION PROTECTION ................................................................................... 11-1
SECTION 3
SYSTEMS CABINET SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 11-1
3-1 - Generator Cabinet Specifications .............................................................. 11-1
3-2 - General Input Power Specifications ........................................................... 11-3
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4-1 - Power Line Requirements .......................................................................... 11-7
4-2 - X–Ray Interlock Systems ........................................................................... 11-8
CHAPTER 12
ACCESSORIES
SECTION 1
TABLE ACESSORIES ........................................................................................... 12-1
1-1 - Patient Step ............................................................................................... 12-1
1-2 - Foot Rest ................................................................................................. 12-2
SECTION 2
OPTIONAL TABLE ACCESSORIES ..................................................................... 12-3
2-1 - Shoulder Rest ............................................................................................ 12-3
2-2 - Compression Device .................................................................................. 12-3
2-3 - Myelographic Operation ............................................................................. 12-4
2-4 - Myelographic Boots (Optional) ................................................................... 12-4
2-5 - Arm Board (Optional) ................................................................................. 12-5
2-6 - Knee Crutches (Optional) ........................................................................... 12-6
2-7 - Vertical Cassette Holder (Optional) ............................................................ 12-7
CHAPTER A
MAXIRAY™ 100 TUBE UNITS
SECTION 1
APPLICATION .........................................................................................................A-1
SECTION 2
FEATURES ..............................................................................................................A-1
2-1 - Tube Housing ...............................................................................................A-2
2-2 - Tube Insert ...................................................................................................A-3
2-3 - Thermal Ratings ...........................................................................................A-3
2-4 - Radiographic Ratings ...................................................................................A-4
2-5 - Fluoroscopic Ratings ....................................................................................A-4
SECTION 3
WEIGHTS (APPROX.) .............................................................................................A-4
SECTION 4
RELATED PUBLICATIONS .....................................................................................A-4
SECTION 5
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................A-5
SECTION 6
USER SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................A-5
SECTION 7
LISTINGS ................................................................................................................A-5
SECTION 8
RADIOGRAPHIC TUBE RATINGS .........................................................................A-8
8-1 - Warm–Up Procedure ...................................................................................A-8
8-2 - 12.5° (218 mRad) 3ø, Low Speed, 50 Hz, 2850 rpm ...................................A-9
8-3 - 12.5° (218 mRad) 3ø, Low Speed, 60 Hz, 3400 rpm .................................A-10
8-4 - 12.5° (218 mRad) 3ø, Low Speed, 50 Hz, 2850 rpm .................................A-11
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8-5 - 12.5° (218 mRad) 3ø, Low Speed, 60 Hz, 3400 rpm .................................A-12
8-6 - 12.5° (218 mRad) 3ø, Low Speed, 50 Hz, 2850 rpm .................................A-13
8-7 - 12.5° (218 mRad) 3ø, Low Speed, 60 Hz, 3400 rpm .................................A-14
8-8 - 12.5° (218 mRad) 3ø, HIGH SPEED, 50/60 Hz, 10,000 rpm .....................A-15
8-9 - 12.5° (218 mRad) 3ø, HIGH SPEED, 50/60 Hz, 10,000 rpm .....................A-16
8-10 - 12.5° (218 mRad) 3ø, HIGH SPEED, 50/60 Hz, 10,000 rpm .....................A-17
SECTION 9
MAMMOGRAPHY RATINGS ................................................................................A-18
9-1 - 12.5° (218 mRad) 3ø, 50/60 Hz, 2850/3400 RPM .....................................A-18
SECTION 10
RAPID FILM SEQUENCE RATINGS ....................................................................A-19
10-1 - 0.6, 1.0, 1.25 12.5_ (218 mRad) 1 Phase, 10,000 rpm, 50/60 Hz .............A-19
10-2 - 12.5° (218 mRad) 3 Phase, 10,000 rpm, 50/60 Hz ....................................A-21
10-3 - 3Ø , KILOWATT RATINGS 12.5° (218 mRad) ..........................................A-22
CHAPTER B
PLANNED MAINTENANCE
SECTION 1
TABLE PM ...............................................................................................................B-1
1-1 - Periodic Maintenance ...................................................................................B-1
1-2 - Qualified Service ..........................................................................................B-1
1-3 - User Service and Maintenance ....................................................................B-1
SECTION 2
IMAGE QUALITY TESTING ....................................................................................B-2
2-1 - How to perform the Quality Assurance Process ..........................................B-4
SECTION 3
GENERAL ..............................................................................................................B-10
3-1 - Periodic Maintenance Schedule .................................................................B-11
SECTION 4
SERVICE ...............................................................................................................B-11
4-1 - User Cleaning and Disinfecting ..................................................................B-11
4-2 - HHS Testing (US Only) ..............................................................................B-12
4-3 - Recycling ....................................................................................................B-12
CHAPTER C
GLOSSARY/TERMS
SECTION 1
TABLE TERMS ........................................................................................................C-1
1-1 - Operating Modes ..........................................................................................C-1
1-2 - System Terms ..............................................................................................C-2
SECTION 2
DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM TERMS .....................................................................C-3
2-1 - Symbols .......................................................................................................C-3
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ABBREVATIONS .....................................................................................................C-7
CHAPTER D
MODES OF OPERATION
SECTION 1
FLUOROSCOPY MODE .........................................................................................D-1
1-1 - Description ...................................................................................................D-1
1-2 - System controlled technique factors ............................................................D-1
1-3 - How to engage/ disengage ..........................................................................D-1
1-4 - How to recognize when this mode is selected .............................................D-2
1-5 - Example of specific clinical procedures .......................................................D-3
1-6 - How mode should be used ...........................................................................D-3
SECTION 2
PULSED FLUOROSCOPY MODE ..........................................................................D-3
2-1 - Description ...................................................................................................D-3
2-2 - System Controlled Technique Factors .........................................................D-3
2-3 - How to engage/ disengage ..........................................................................D-3
2-4 - How to recognize when this mode is selected .............................................D-4
2-5 - Example of specific clinical procedures .......................................................D-4
2-6 - How mode should be used ...........................................................................D-4
SECTION 3
DIGITAL SUBTRACTION ANGIOGRAPHY (DSA) MODE ......................................D-4
3-1 - Description ...................................................................................................D-4
3-2 - System Controlled Technique Factors .........................................................D-4
3-3 - How to engage/ disengage ..........................................................................D-4
3-4 - How to recognize when this mode is selected .............................................D-5
3-5 - Example of specific clinical procedures .......................................................D-6
3-6 - How mode should be used ...........................................................................D-6
SECTION 4
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE .........................................................................................D-6
4-1 - Description ...................................................................................................D-6
4-2 - System Controlled Technique Factors .........................................................D-6
4-3 - How to engage/ disengage ..........................................................................D-6
4-4 - How to recognize when this mode is selected .............................................D-7
4-5 - Example of specific clinical procedures .......................................................D-7
4-6 - How mode should be used ...........................................................................D-7
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CHAPTER 1
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
SECTION 1
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
This guide is written for health care professionals (namely, X–Ray technologists)
to provide the necessary information relating to the proper operation of the sys-
tem. The guide is intended to teach you the system components and features
necessary to use it to its maximum potential. It is not intended to teach radiologi-
cal imaging or to make any type of clinical diagnosis.
This guide should be kept with the equipment at all times. It is important for you to
read and understand the contents of this guide before attempting to use this prod-
uct. It is important for you to periodically review the procedures and safety precau-
tions.
SECTION 2
PREREQUISITE SKILLS
This guide is not intended to teach radiological imaging. It is necessary for you to
have sufficient knowledge to competently perform the various diagnostics imaging
procedures within your modality. This knowledge is gained through a variety of
education methods including clinical working experience, hospital based pro-
grams, and as part of many college and university Radiological Technology pro-
grams.
SECTION 3
SAFETY NOTICES
The following are used to emphasize certain safety instructions. This guide used
the international symbol along with the danger, warning, or caution message. This
section also describes the purpose of a Note.
DANGER IS USED TO IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR ACTIONS
FOR WHICH A SPECIFIC HAZARD IS KNOWN TO EXIST
WHICH WILL CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH,
OR SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THE INSTRUC-
TIONS ARE IGNORED.
WARNING IS USED TO IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR ACTIONS FOR
WHICH A SPECIFIC HAZARD IS KNOWN TO EXIST WHICH MAY
CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR SUBSTANTIAL
PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED.
Caution is used to identify conditions or actions for which a potential
hazard may exist which will or can cause minor personal injury or
property damage if the instructions are ignored.
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NOTE: A Note provides additional information that is helpful to you. It may emphasize
certain information regarding special tools or techniques, items to check before
proceeding, or factors to consider about a concept or task.
SECTION 4
DISPOSAL OF WASTE
This symbol indicates that the waste of electrical and electronic equipment
must not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste and must be collected sepa-
rately. Please contact an authorized representative of the manufacturer for
information concerning the decommissioning of your equipment
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CHAPTER 2
SAFETY AND REGULATORY
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter explains the safety considerations, general equipment and patient
related precautions, and the symbols used for the safe operation of your equip-
ment. It is important for you to read and understand the contents of this chapter so
you can follow the correct precautions.
This chapter also includes information about the emergency procedures. This
guide should be kept near your console for easy access. Symbols used on this
system and in its accompanying documents are explained in this chapter.
If you have any comments, suggestions or corrections to the information in this
document, please write them down, include the document title and document
number, and send them to:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY MEDICAL SYSTEMS
MANAGER – INFORMATION INTEGRATION,
AMERICAS W–622
P.O. BOX 414
MILWAUKEE, WI 53201–0414
INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Precision 500D R&F X–ray System is indicated for use in generating radio-
graphic and fluoroscopic images of human anatomy in all general purpose X–ray
diagnostic procedures.
SECTION 2
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT . . .
This section provides information and precautionary measures to safely operate
the system:
• Safety and Regulatory
• X–Ray Protection
– Certified Electrical Contractor Statement
– Damage in Transportation
– Regulatory Requirements
• Safety
– General Precautions
– Establish Emergency Procedures
– Approved Operating Procedures and Accessories
– Planned Maintenance
– Radiation Safety
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– Electrical Safety
– Patient Positioning and Control
– Table Angulation
– Unsafe Table Region
– Patient Grasp Handles
– Safety Harness
– Reciprocating Bucky
– Bucky Grids
– Patient Step
–FootRest
– Shoulder Rest
– Compression Device
– Myelographic Operation
– Myelographic Boots (Optional)
– Cone Operation
– Lead Apron
– Emergency Stop Button
– Grounding Kit
SECTION 3
X-RAY PROTECTION
X-ray equipment if not properly used may cause injury. Accordingly, the
instructions herein contained should be thoroughly read and understood by
everyone who will use the equipment before you attempt to place this equip-
ment in operation. The General Electric Company, Medical Systems Group,
will be glad to assist and cooperate in placing this equipment in use.
Although this apparatus incorporates a high degree of protection against x-radia-
tion other than the useful beam, no practical design of equipment can provide
complete protection. Nor can any practical design compel the operator to take
adequate precautions to prevent the possibility of any persons carelessly expos-
ing themselves or others to radiation.
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