GE PathSpeed CR SP1001 User manual

PathSpeed CR SP1001 User Manual¶
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TABLE OF CONTENT
PATHSPEED CR SP1001 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OPERATING MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operator mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Key-operator mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Service mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
THE USER INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Emergency buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SWITCHING ON THE PATHSPEED CR SP1001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SWITCHING OFF THE PATHSPEED CR SP1001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Before switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
READING AN IMAGE PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
READING AN EMERGENCY IMAGE PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Reading emergency image plates with ID data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
RE-ERASING AN IMAGE PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Re-erasing image plates with status ‘erased’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SURVEY OF ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
(‘KEY-OPERATOR MODE’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
General errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Errors during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Errors when handling diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Introducing the PathSpeed
SP1001
This chapter draws attention to important safety
precautions and introduces the PathSpeed CR
SP1001.
❑PathSpeed CR SP1001features
❑Safety precautions
❑Safety compliance
❑Operating modes
❑The user interface
❑Switching on the PathSpeed CR SP1001
❑Switchin off the PathSpeed CR SP1001
Chapter 1
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PathSpeed CR SP1001 features
The PathSpeed CR SP1001 is a digitizer for image plates retain-
ing latent X-ray images.
■The PathSpeed CR SP1001 accepts one cassette containing
one image plate at a time. The PathSpeed CR SP1001:
•takes the cassette containing the image plate from the cassette
slot;
•reads the cassette ID data;
•removes the image plate from the cassette;
•scans the image plate;
•converts the information of the latent image to digital data;
•erases the image plate and re-inserts it into the cassette;
•gives the cassette ID data the status ‘erased’;
•returns the cassette;
•transmits the digital image data to an image processing device
(‘destination’).
■The PathSpeed CR SP1001 permits assigning the status
‘emergency’to an image. An emergency image will be given
priority by the image processing device.
■The PathSpeed CR SP1001 permits re-erasing an image plate
before re-using it. In specific cases, this is necessary to prevent
ghost images caused by previous exposures or stray radiation
from interfering with the image of interest.
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Safety precautions
General safety instructions
•The PathSpeed CR SP1001 has been designed for scanning
medical X-ray image plates and should only be used for these
purposes.
•The PathSpeed CR SP1001 must only be operated by qualified
staff.
•Make sure that the PathSpeed CR SP1001 is constantly moni-
tored in order to avoid inappropriate handling, especially by chil-
dren.
•Only trained service personnel must make repairs. Only author-
ized service personnel must make changes to the PathSpeed CR
SP1001.
•If there is any visible damage to the machine casing, do not start
nor use the PathSpeed CR SP1001.
•If you want to connect the PathSpeed CR SP1001 with other
devices, components or assemblies and if the technical data do
not permit determining whether the combination with these
devices, components or assemblies involves hazards, you must
consult the respective manufacturers to avoid danger for operat-
ing personnel or the environment.
•Do not override or disconnect the integrated safety features.
•Switch off the PathSpeed CR SP1001 before performing any
maintenance work or repairs. Disconnect the PathSpeed CR
SP1001 from the mains before making repairs or performing any
maintenance activities during which live electrical components
may be exposed.
•As is the case for all technical devices, the PathSpeed CR
SP1001 must be operated, cared for and serviced correctly.
•If you don’t operate the PathSpeed CR SP1001 correctly or if you
don’t have it serviced correctly, GE is not liable for resulting distur-
bances, damages or injuries.
•When installing the PathSpeed CR SP1001, care must be taken
to ensure that there is either a mains plug or an all-cable discon-
necting device in the internal installation fitted near the Path-
Speed CR SP1001 and that it is easily accessible.
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•If you notice conspicuous noise or smoke, disconnect the Path-
Speed CR SP1001 immediately.
•Check that the voltage setting of the machine matches the power
supply voltage before connecting the machine to the mains.
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