GE CRxVision User manual

GE
Measurement & Control Technologies Computed Radiography
CRxVision
CRxVision Operating Manual V1.2
LL ID 42124462

Table of Contents
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1Revision History................................................................................................5
2Introduction to this Manual..............................................................................7
Scope..............................................................................................................................8
Warning, Cautions, Instructions and Notes.....................................................................8
Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................9
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................9
3Introduction to CRxVision..............................................................................10
Intended Use.................................................................................................................10
Intended User ...............................................................................................................10
System Documentation.................................................................................................10
Configuration.................................................................................................................11
Image Plate Details .....................................................................................................................................12
Connections ..................................................................................................................13
Operation Controls........................................................................................................13
The Erase Button ........................................................................................................................................14
The Status Indicator ....................................................................................................................................14
Ventilation ...................................................................................................................................................14
Compatibility .................................................................................................................15
Compliance ...................................................................................................................15
General .......................................................................................................................................................15
Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................15
Laser Safety ................................................................................................................................................15
Electromagnetic Compatibility .....................................................................................................................15
Environmental Compliance .........................................................................................................................16
Equipment Classification .............................................................................................................................16
Connectivity ..................................................................................................................16
Training .........................................................................................................................16
Installation.....................................................................................................................17
Labels ...........................................................................................................................20
Safety Instructions for Laser Products ..........................................................................21
Cleaning of the CRxVision ............................................................................................21
Cleaning of Image Plates..............................................................................................22
Preventive Maintenance ...............................................................................................22
Quality Control ..............................................................................................................22
Environmental Protection..............................................................................................23
Safety Directions...........................................................................................................24
General safety instructions..........................................................................................................................25
4Getting started with the CRxVision...............................................................26
Starting the Digitizer Remote Display ...........................................................................27
Starting Rhythm RT ......................................................................................................27
Starting the CRxVision..................................................................................................28
Scanning an Image .......................................................................................................29
Stopping the CRxVision ................................................................................................31
Before Switching Off....................................................................................................................................31
Switching Off ...............................................................................................................................................31
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5Operating the CRxVision................................................................................32
Scanning multiple Image Plates....................................................................................33
Re-erasing an Image Plate ...........................................................................................34
Cleaning the Optics Unit ...............................................................................................35
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................38
Digitizer Remote Display .............................................................................................................................38
Connection Problems ..................................................................................................................................38
Removing a jammed image plate................................................................................................................39
6Technical Specifications ................................................................................42
CRxVision .....................................................................................................................42
Image Plates .................................................................................................................45
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1 Revision History
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Version Date Changes
1.0 2013-10-18 Initial version
1.1 2013-10-30 Changes after certification
1.2 2013-11-07 Adaptations due to new screw type for user accessible parts
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2 Introduction to this Manual
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Scope
This manual contains information for safe and effective operation of the CRxVision digitizer
system. It describes the basic operation with Rhythm RT. For more details on Rhythm RT or
Rhythm RT Lite consult the online manual of the respective application.
Warning, Cautions, Instructions and Notes
The following samples show how warnings, cautions, instructions and notes appear in this
document. The text explains their intended use.
WARNING: Warnings are directions which, if they are not followed, can cause
fatal or serious injuries to a user, engineer, or any other person or can lead to
a wrong inspection result.
The purpose of safety icons is to indicate at a glance the type of caution, warning or danger.
Magnetic Field
Hot Surface Laser Beam Ionizing Radiation
Obstacles High Voltage Corrosive Liquid Explosive Material
Caution: Cautions are directions which, if they are not followed, can cause
damage to the equipment described in this manual or any other equipment or
goods and can cause environmental pollution.
INSTRUCTION: This sign typically is used in combination with the warning
sign, when providing a specific instruction, which if followed exactly, should
avoid the subject of the warning.
NOTE: Notes provide advice and highlight unusual points. A note is not
intended as an instruction.
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Disclaimer
GE Measurement & Control Technologies assumes no liability for use of this document if any
unauthorized changes have been made to the content or format.
Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document.
However, GE assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, inaccuracies or omissions that
may appear in this document. To improve reliability, function or design GE reserves the right
to change the product without further notice. This manual is provided without warranty of any
kind, implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Technical Support
For technical support contact your dealer, a local customer support center as listed on
http://www.ge-mcs.com or
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies GmbH
Bogenstrasse 41
22926 Ahrensburg
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3 Introduction to CRxVision
Intended Use
CRxVision:
The CRxVision will be used in an industrial environment by qualified staff to scan X-ray or
Gamma-ray exposed image plates for non destructive testing applications. It results in a
digital image which is sent to the dedicated workstation.
Image Plates:
The image plates will be used in an industrial environment by qualified staff for non
destructive testing applications. The image plates are scanned by a digitizer. The resulting
digital images are sent to the dedicated workstation.
Workstation / Rhythm - Software:
The CRxVision will be controlled and operated from a stationary or mobile workstation with
Rhythm RT or Rhythm RT Lite installed on it.
In addition a Digitizer Remote Display is available for CRxVision status and error messages.
NOTE: In case of a usage different to the intended use, the provided
safeguards may be reduced in their effectiveness.
Intended User
This manual has been written for trained users of GE computed radiography products and
trained X–Ray personnel who have received proper training.
Users are those persons who actually handle the equipment and those who have authority
over the equipment.
Before attempting to work with this equipment, the user must read, understand, note and
strictly observe all warnings, cautions and safety markings on the equipment.
System Documentation
The complete system documentation comprises:
This user manual
Service documentation
Online manual of Rhythm RT or Rhythm RT Lite
The service documentation is available from your local support organization for trained and
GE certified service personnel.
Always keep this user manual close to the system.
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