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Revision 11

Proteus XR/a

Operator Manual

0459

By General Electric Company

Operating Documentation

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IMPORTANT!...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 equipment

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-radiation

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 exposing themselves or

others to radiation.

It is important that everyone having anything to do with x-radiation be properly trained

and fully acquainted with the recommendations of the National Council on Radiation

Protection and Measurements as published in NCRP Reports available from NCRP

Publications, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Room 1016, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, and of

the International Commission on Radiation Protection, and take adequate steps to

protect against injury.

The equipment is sold with the understanding that the General Electric Medical Systems,

its agents, and representatives have no responsibility for injury or damage which may

result from improper use of the equipment.

Various protective material and devices are available. It is urged that such materials or

devices be used.

United States Federal law restricts this device to be used by or on the order of a

physician.

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All electrical installations that are preliminary to positioning of the equipment at the site prepared for the

equipment shall be performed by licensed electrical contractors. In addition, electrical feeds into the Power

Distribution Unit shall be performed by licensed electrical contractors. Other connections between pieces of

electrical equipment, calibrations, and testing shall be performed by qualified GE Medical personnel. The

products involved (and the accompanying electrical installations) are highly sophisticated, and special

engineering competence is required. In performing all electrical work on these products, GE will use its own

specially trained field engineers. All of GE’s electrical work on these products will comply with the requirements

of the applicable electrical codes.

The purchaser of GE equipment shall only utilize qualified personnel (i.e., GE’s field engineers, personnel of

third-party service companies with equivalent training, or licensed electricians) to perform electrical servicing on

the equipment.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR STATEMENT

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 MEDICAL SYSTEMS

MANAGER - INFORMATION INTEGRATION

MERICAS, X-RAY W-622

P.O. BOX 414

MILWAUKEE, WI 53201-0414

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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

This product complies with the regulatory requirements of the

following:

• Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices: the CE label affixed to the

product testifies compliance to the Directive.

The location of the CE label on the product is described page 2-4.

European registered place of business:

GE Medical System Europe

Quality Assurance and Safety Regulatory Manager

BP 34

F 78533 BUC CEDEX FRANCED

Tel: +33 (0) 1 30 70 40 40

• Green QSD 1990 Standard issued by MDD (Medical Devices Directorate, Department

of Health, UK).

• Quality System Regulation issued by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration,

Department of Health, USA).

• Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL), an independent testing laboratory.

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

• International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

The following equipment classifications are applicable to the

product:

• Equipment classification with respect to protection from electric shock: Class 1

• Degree of protection from electric shock: Type B

• Degree of protection against ingress of liquids: not classified

• Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with

air or with nitrous oxide; mode of operation: continuous

• Mode of operation: continuous with intermittant loading

• The Proteus XRa has only level 1 EMC susceptability immunity responses.

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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

This product conforms with IEC 60601-1-2:2001 EMC standard for medical devices.

Note:This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. The

equipment may cause or subject to radio frequency interference with other

medical and non–medical devices and radio communications. To provide

reasonable protection against such interference, the Proteus XR/a System (32,

50, 65, 80kW) complies with emissions limits for a Group 1, Class A Medical

Devices and has applicable immunity level as stated in EN 60601-1-2:2001.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. Special precautions and other information regarding EMC provided

in the accompanying documents of this equipment shall be observed during

installation and operation of this equipment.

Note: If this equipment is found to cause interference (which may be determined by

switching the equipment on and off), the user (or qualified service personnel)

should attempt to correct the problem by one or more of the following

measure(s):

• Reorient or relocate the affected device(s).

• Increase the separating space between the equipment and the affected

device.

• Power the equipment from a source different from that of the affected

device.

• Consult the point of purchase or service representative for further

suggestions.

Use of accessories, transducers, cables and other parts other than those

specified by the manufacturer of this equipment may result in increased

emissions or decreased immunity of the equipment. The manufacturer is not

responsible for any interference caused either by the use of interconnect

cables other than those recommended, or by unauthorized changes or

modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING

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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) (CONT.)

Note: To comply with the regulations applicable to an electromagnetic interface for a

Group 1, Class A Medical Device, and to minimize interference risks, the

following requirements shall apply:

• All interconnect cables to peripheral devices must be shielded and

properly grounded. Use of cables not properly shielded and grounded

may result in the equipment causing radio frequency interference in

violation of the European Union Medical Device directive and FCC

regulations.

• All of those recommended guidance regarding electromagnetic

environment should be followed.

Note: Do not use devices that intentionally transmit RF signals (Cellular Phones,

Transceivers, or Radio Controlled Products) in the vicinity of this equipment as it may

cause performance outside the published specifications. Keep the power to these

type devices turned off when near the equipment.

The medical staff in charge of this equipment is required to instruct technicians,

patients, and others.

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – Electromagnetic Emissions

The Proteus XR/a system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment. The

purchaser or user of the Proteus XR/a system should assure that it is used in an

electromagnetic environment as described below:

Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment

RF Emissions

CISPR11

Group1

The Proteus XR/a system uses RF energy only for

its internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are

very low and are not likely to cause any interference

in nearby electronic equipment.

RF Emissions

CISPR11

Class A

Harmonic emissions

IEC 61000-3-2 Not

applicable

Voltage fluctuations/

flicker emissions

IEC 61000-3-3

Not

applicable

The Proteus XR/a system is suitable for use in all

establishments other than domestic and those

directly connected to the public low-voltage power

supply network that supplies buildings used for

domestic purposes.

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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) (CONT.)

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (1)

The Proteus XR/a system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment. The

purchaser or user of the Proteus XR/a system should assure that it is used in an electromagnetic

environment as described below:

Immunity Test IEC 60601-1-2

Test Level Compliance

Level Electromagnetic Environment

Electrostatic

discharge (ESD)

IEC 61000-4-2

±6 kV contact

±8 kV air ±6 kV contact

±8 kV air Floors are wood, concrete, or ceramic

tile, or floors are covered with synthetic

material and the relative humidity is at

least 30 %.

Electrical fast

transient/burst

IEC 61000-4-4

±2 kV for power

supply lines

±1 kV for

input/output

lines

±2 kV for

power supply

lines

±1 kV for

input/output

lines

Mains power quality is that of a typical

commercial and/or hospital environment

Surge

IEC 61000-4-5

±1 kV differential

mode

±2 kV common

mode

±1 kV

differential

mode

±2 kV common

mode

Mains power quality is that of a typical

commercial and/or hospital environment.

Voltage dips,

short

interruptions

and voltage

variations on

power supply

input lines

IEC 61000-4-11

< 5 % UT

(> 95 % dip in UT)

for 0.5 cycle

40 % UT

(60 % dip in UT)

for 5 cycles

70 % UT

(30 % dip in UT)

< 5 % UT

(> 95 % dip in UT)

for 5 s

0 % UTfor 5

sec

Mains power quality is that of a typical

commercial and/or hospital environment.

If the user of the Proteus XR/a system

requires continued operation during

power mains interruptions, it is

recommended that the Proteus XR/a

system be powered from an

uninterruptible power supply or a battery.

Power

frequency

(50/60 Hz)

magnetic field

IEC 61000-4-8

3 A/m

3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields are at

levels characteristic of a typical location

in a typical commercial and/or hospital

environment.

Note: These are guidelines. Actual conditions may vary.

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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) (CONT.)

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (2)

The Proteus XR/a system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment. The

purchaser or user of the Proteus XR/a system should assure that it is used in an electromagnetic

environment as described below:

Immunity

Test IEC 60601-1-2

Test Level Compliance

Level Electromagnetic Environment

Conducted RF

IEC 61000-4-6

Radiated RF

IEC 61000-4-3

3 V

150 kHz to

80 MHz

3 V/m

80 kHz to

800 MHz

[V1=] 3 V

[E1=] 3 V/m

Portable and mobile RF communications

equipment are used no closer to any part of the

[EQUIPMENT and/or SYSTEM], including cables,

than the recommended separation distance

calculated from the equation appropriate for the

frequency of the transmitter.

Recommended separation distance

d= 1.2

d= 1.2 80 MHz to 800 MHz

d= 2.3 800 MHz to 2,5 GHz

Note: P is the power rating of the transmitter in

watts (W) according to the transmitter

manufacturer and d is the recommended

separation distance in meters (m).

Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as

determined by an electromagnetic site survey,*

are less than the compliance level in each

frequency range.**

Interference may occur in the vicinity of

equipment marked with the following symbol:

NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.

NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption

and reflection from structures, objects and people.

*Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for cellular telephones and land mobile radios,

amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast, and TV broadcast cannot be estimated accurately. To assess the

electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be performed. If

the measured field strength exceeds the RF compliance level above, observe the Proteus XR/a system to

verify normal operation in each use location. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be

necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the [EQUIPMENT and/or SYSTEM].

**Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths are less than 3 V/m.

The Recommended Separation Distances are listed in the next table.

Note: These are guidelines. Actual conditions may vary.

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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) (CONT.)

Recommended Separation Distances for Portable and Mobile RF Communications

Equipment and the Proteus XR/a system

Frequency of

Transmitter

150KHz to 80 MHz

80 MHz to 800 MHz

800 MHz to 2,5 GHz

Equation

d= 1.2

d= 2.3

Rated Power of

Transmitter

(W)

DISTANCE

(meters)

DISTANCE

(meters)

DISTANCE

(meters)

0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23

0.1 0.38 0.38 0.73

1 1.2 1.2 2.3

10 3.8 3.8 7.3

100 12 12 23

For transmitters rated at a power not listed above, the DISTANCE can be estimated using the

equation in the corresponding column, where P is the power rating of the transmitter in watts (W)

according to the transmitter manufacturer.

Note: These are guidelines. Actual conditions may vary.

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WARNING

SAFETY

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD! DO NOT REMOVE COVERS OR PANELS.

GENERATOR CABINET CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITS FOR GENERATING

AND CONTROLLING X-RAYS. PREVENT POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK BY

LEAVING COVERS AND PANELS ON THE EQUIPMENT. THERE ARE NO

OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS OR ADJUSTMENTS INSIDE THE CABINETS

UNDER THE TABLE. ONLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD BE

PERMITTED ACCESS TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

FOR CONTINUED SAFE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

CONTAINED IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL. STUDY THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT AND KEEP IT AT HAND FOR QUICK

REFERENCE.

RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT MUST BE OPERATED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

AND ONLY AFTER SUFFICIENT TRAINING.

UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO USE BY OR ON

THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF

THE PATIENT WHILE THE MACHINE IS IN OPERATION BY CHECKING PROPER

PATIENT POSITIONING AND USING THE EQUIPMENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES.

TO AVOID INJURY TO FINGERS AND HANDS OF PATIENT AND OPERATOR

CAUSED BY TABLE TOP MOVEMENT, HANDS MUST BE KEPT AWAY FROM

TABLE TOP EDGES AT ALL TIMES.

USE A SID AS LARGE AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO KEEP THE ABSORBED DOSE

TO THE PATIENT AS LOW AS REASONABLY ACHIEVABLE.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR AUDIO

AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION WITH THE PATIENT FROM THE CONTROL ROOM.

PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFE USE OF THE

EQUIPMENT. (See chapter 11 Planned Maintenance).

IF ANY SAFETY PROBLEM OCCURS, PLEASE STOP USING THIS DEVICE AND

CONTACT OUR SERVICE AT ONCE.

Always be alert to safety when you operate this equipment. You must be familiar

enough with the equipment to recognize any malfunctions that can be a hazard. If

a malfunction occurs or a safety problem is known to exist, do not use this

equipment until qualified personnel correct the problem.

Apply necessary sterilization with 75% medical Alcohol to components which are

possible to be contacted with the patients, such as Table top, Wall Stand

(including SG120 Wall Stand) front panel, etc.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

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ESTABLISH EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING THE PATIENT IN CASE OF THE LOSS

OF RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING OR OTHER SYSTEM FUNCTIONS DURING AN EXAM.

ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING THE PATIENT IN

CASE OF THE LOSS OF RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING OR OTHER SYSTEM

FUNCTIONS DURING AN EXAM.

POSSIBLE PATIENT INJURY!

TO AVOID POSSIBLE PATIENT INJURY, BE SURE THAT SYSTEM POWER IS

APPLIED BEFORE THE PATIENT ENTERS THE ROOM. THE OVER HEAD TUBE

SUSPENSION MOVEMENT EM LOCKS AND TABLE LONGITUDINAL TRAVEL

LOCKS FUNCTION ONLY WHEN SYSTEM AC POWER IS APPLIED.

IF POWER IS DISCONNECTED, THE OTS AND THE TABLE TOP (LONGITUDINAL)

WILL MOVE FREELY, POSSIBLE CAUSING THE PATIENT TO FALL.

• DO NOT ALLOW THE PATIENT TO MOUNT OR DEMOUNT THE SYSTEM.

• DO NOT ALLOW THE PATIENT TO USE THE OTS AS A SUPPORT.

OPERATIONAL CHECKS

Be sure the equipment is functioning properly and safely before each examination:

Verify that the following controls are operating correctly:

• Motion controls, and Lock Releases

• Audible and visual alarms

Visually inspect the equipment and make sure that:

• Equipment is not damaged or missing parts

• All cover panels are in place prior to turning on electrical power (hazardous electrical

or mechanical parts could be exposed).

APPROVED OPERATING PROCEDURES AND ACCESSORIES

Be sure to use the equipment and the approved accessories according to

approved operating procedures:

• Perform X-ray tube warm up procedure prior to the exam. Failure to perform this

procedure could damage the X-ray Tube assembly.

• Do not exceed tabletop rating of a 220 kg (484 lbs.) patient. Excessive loading could

damage the tabletop and/or cause the patient to fall.

• Accessories should be properly attached to the table and positioned so as not to

interfere with system motions.

• Avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation. Stay behind the lead glass radiation shield

or lead screen. When in unshielded areas, wear protective apparel such as goggles,

lead aprons, and gloves.

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PLANNED MAINTENANCE

POSSIBLE PATIENT OR OPERATOR INJURY!

TO AVOID POSSIBLE PATIENT OR OPERATOR INJURY, BE SURE TO PERFORM

THE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE PROVIDED IN THIS

DOCUMENT. FAILURE TO PERFORM THESE INSPECTIONS COULD ALLOW

DETERIORATING CONDITIONS TO DEVELOP WITHOUT BEING DETECTED. THIS

DETERIORATION COULD RESULT IN EQUIPMENT FAILURES WHICH COULD

CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

RADIATION SAFETY

Always use proper technique factors for each procedure to minimize x-ray exposure and

to produce the best diagnostic results. In particular, you must be thoroughly familiar with

safety precautions before operating this System.

It is not always possible to determine when some components, such as x-ray tubes, are

nearing the end of their operating lives. These components could stop operating during a

patient examination.

KNOW THE EQUIPMENT

Read and understand all the instructions in the operating manuals before attempting to

use the product and request training assistance from GE Medical System if needed.

Keep the operating manuals with the equipment at all times and periodically review the

procedures and safety precautions.

This system contains operating safeguards to provide maximum safety. Before calling for

service, be certain proper operating procedures are being used.

Satisfactory equipment performance requires the use of service personnel specially

trained on x-ray apparatus. GE Medical Systems is responsible for the effects on safety,

reliability, and performance only if the following conditions are met:

•The electrical wiring of the relevant rooms complies with all national and local

codes as well as the Regulations for the electrical equipment of buildings

published by the Institution of Electrical Engineers.

•All assembly operations, extensions, re-adjustments, and modifications or repairs are

carried out by GE Medical Systems’ authorized service representatives.

•The equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER TITLE PAGE NUMBER

1 QUICK START 1-1

1-1 Turn System On 1-1

1-2 Tube Warm-Up 1-1

1-3 Set Technique APR 1-2

1-4 Set Manual Technique 1-3

1-5 Set AEC Technique 1-4

2 SYMBOLS 2-1

2-1 Special Notices 2-1

2-2 X-ray Tube 2-1

2-3 Power ON and OFF 2-2

2-4 Electrical Type 2-2

2-5 Electrical Current 2-2

2-6 Ground 2-2

2-7 Proteus XR/a Collimator / Eclipse Proteus Collimator 2-2

2-8 Emergency Button 2-2

2-9 Warning Signs and Labels 2-3

2-10 System Labeling 2-4

3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 3-1

3-1 System Components/Features 3-1

3-2 HHS Compliance Compatibilities 3-3

4 PROTEUS XR/A SYSTEM START UP AND SHUT DOWN 4-1

4-1 Turn the power on 4-1

4-2 Turn Power off 4-1

4-3 Daily Warm Up Procedures 4-2

4-4 System Status Display 4-2

4-5 Radiography Control Key 4-3

5 PROTEUS XR/A SYSTEM CONSOLE 5-1

5-1 Introduction 5-1

5-2 Procedure Edit 5-9

5-3 Application 5-13

6 PROTEUS XR/A TABLE COMPONENTS 6-1

6-1 Safe Operation Precautions 6-1

6-2 Introduction 6-3

6-3 Table Operation 6-5

6-4 Cassette Tray Operation 6-6

7 PROTEUS XR/A OVERHEAD TUBE SUSPENSION (OTS) 7-1

7-1 Introduction 7-1

7-2 Overhead Rail System 7-1

7-3 Telescopic Column and Carriage 7-2

7-4 X-ray Tube Support 7-4

7-5 OverHead Tube Suspension User Interface 7-6

7-6 Proteus XR/a Automatic Collimator 7-8

7-7 Proteus XR/a Manual Collimator (Optional) 7-14

7-8 Eclipse Proteus Collimator 7-15

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)

CHAPTER TITLE PAGE NUMBER

8 PROTEUS XR/A WALL STAND (GPCP No.: 2260354) COMPONENT 8-1

8-1 Introduction 8-1

8-2 Operation

9 PROTEUS XR/A SG120 WALL STAND (GPCP No.: 2402562) COMPONENT 9-1

9-1 Safe Operation Precautions 9-1

9-2 Introduction 9-2

9-3 Applications 9-4

9-4 Operation 9-4

10 ACCESSORIES 10-1

10-1 Introduction 10-1

10-2 Accessories 10-1

11 PLANNED MAINTENANCE 11-1

11-1 General 11-1

11-2 HHS Testing 11-1

11-3 Qualified Service 11-2

11-4 Periodic Maintenance 11-2

11-5 Recycling 11-5

12 SYSTEM FAULTS 12-1

12-1 Introduction 12-1

12-2 General Trouble Shooting 12-1

12-3 Other Operator Fault Analysis 12-4

12-4 Resetting Faults 12-4

13 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ROOM 13-1

13-1 Environmental Requirements/Limitations 13-1

13-2 Equipment Heat output 13-2

13-3 Radiation Protection 13-3

14 SPECIFICATION 14-1

14-1 General System Specifications 14-1

14-2 Table Specifications 14-2

14-3 Generator Specifications 14-3

14-4 System Console Specifications 14-10

14-5 OTS Specifications 14-10

14-6 Collimator Specifications 14-11

14-7 Wall Stand (GPCP No.: 2260354) Specifications 14-14

14-8 SG120 Wall Stand (GPCP No.: 2402562) Specifications 14-15

14-9 X-ray Tube Specifications 14-16

14-10 Printer Specifications 14-18

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REVISION HISTORY

REV DATE TYPE OF MODIFICATION

0 10/01/2000 Initial production Release

1 20/07/2000 Add system function description and system specification

2 05/12/2000 Update OTS user’s interface description

3 01/02/2001 Update the regulatory requirements.

3 01/02/2001 Add a warning to wall stand operators.

3 01/02/2001 Update system labeling.

3 01/02/2001 Add printer information.

3 01/02/2001 Update wall stand illustration.

3 15/02/2001 Add notes.

3 19/02/2001 Add new wall stand.

3 19/02/2001 Add a maintenance item.

3 01/03/2001 Add manufacturer’s name

3 07/03/2001 Add a warning.

4 27/09/2001 Add notes, change specs.

5 14/05/2003 Add description of MX100 X-ray tube and SG100 Wall Stand

6 12/04/2004 Add a caution about the shroud of the elevating table.

7 25/06/2005 Add EMC and WEEE Rules.

7 25/06/2005 Add description of SG120 Wall Stand.

8 05/12/2005 Add description of Eclipse Proteus collimator

8 05/12/2005 Add a warning

9 15/02/2006 Add description of Reciprocating Bucky and AID Ion Chamber.

10 20/06/2006 Update warning label to meet HHS requirements in Chapter 2.

11 08/10/2006 Add mA and mAs

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PROTEUS XR/a

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS Operator Manual

REV 11 DIRECTION 2259724-100

xviii

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION

NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER

i thru xii 1 Address page 5

1-1 thru 1-4 1 6-5 6

2-1 thru 2-2 1 iii 7

3-1 thru 3-4 1 v thru xi 7

4-1 thru 4-4 1 xv thru xvi 7

5-1 thru 5-12 1 2-1and 2-4 7

6-1 thru 6-10 1 3-1 thru 3-3 7

7-1 thru 7-14 1 5-13 7

8-1 thru 8-4 1 7-5 7

9-1 thru 9-2 1 chapter 9 7

10-1 thru 10-6 1 11-4 thru 11-5 7

11-1 thru 11-4 1 13-1 thru 13-2 7

12-1 thru 12-2 1 14-9 7

13-1 thru 13-14 1 14-14 7

APPENDIX 1 xi 8

7-7 and 7-8 2 xv thru xviii 8

ⅲ3 2-2 thru 2-4 8

2-4 3 3-1 thru 3-3 8

3-1 thru 3-3 3 6-6 8

5-1 thru 5-12 3 7-1 thru 7-2 8

6-1 thru 6-5 3 7-15 thru 7-19 8

7-6 thru 7-10 3 14-13 8

8-2 and 8-3 3 2-4 9

10-4 3 2-3 10

11-3 3 14-6 11

13-11 and 13-16 3

APPENDIX 3

2-3 4

4-3 4

5-4 4

6-3 4

7-7 thru 7-8 4

8-1 thru 8-2 4

9-2 4

chapter12 thru chapter13 4

2-4 5

3-1 thru 3-3 5

5-13 5

6-5 5

6-8 5

7-5 and 7-7 5

8-1 5

8-2 5

chapter 9 5

10-3 5

11-4 5

13-1 thru 13-2 5

14-9 5

APPENDIX 5

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