Canadian Standards Association (CSA). International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), international standards organization, when applicable. GE Healthcare reserves the right to make changes in specifications and features shown herein, or dis- continue the product described at any time without notice or obligation.
Note that you will find additional safety information throughout your Learning and Reference Guide. If you need additional training, seek assistance from qualified GE Healthcare personnel. The equipment is intended for use by qualified personnel only. This guide should be kept with the equipment and be readily available at all times.
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. GE Healthcare, will be glad to assist and cooperate in placing this equipment in use.
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This may include patients that may not be able to be moved, or in cases where it is unsafe or impractical to move them to a traditional RAD room. The Optima XR220amx is intended to take exposures utilizing film or CR, however the Optima XR220amx utilizes the GE Universal Radiographic Detector, which is intended to replace radiographic film screen systems in all general purpose diagnostic procedures, for digital radiography (DR).
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WARNING All assembly operations, extensions, re-adjustments, or repairs must be carried out by qualified service representatives. Any modifications must be carried out by GE Health- care Technologies authorized service representatives. WARNING Electric shock hazard. To prevent possible electric shock, do not insert fingers inside the RJ 45 connector (Ethernet port).
It is recommended that all users receive proper training in applications before performing them in a clinical setting. Please contact the local GE representative for training assistance. ALARA training is provided by GE Application Specialists. The ALARA education program for the clinical end-user covers basic x-ray principles, possible biological effects, ALARA principles, and examples of specific applications of the ALARA principle.
Only qualified personnel trained in the operation of this equipment should run this system. Read and become familiar with all instructions in this manual before using this equipment If further assistance is needed, please contact GE. WARNING It is the responsibility of the owner to make certain that only properly trained, fully qualified personnel are authorized to operate the equipment.
Functional Earth (ground) Terminal indicates a terminal directly connected to a point of a measuring supply or control circuit or to a screening part, which is intended to be earthed for functional purposes. Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN Rev 1 DRAFT 11092010...
Detector surfaces have been treated with a finish to allow a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Care shall be taken to protect the surface from scratches. Nameplates and Markings A label on the back of the detector contains the GE part number. Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN...
Do not use the detector as a stretcher to lift a patient. Do not drop the detector at any time. Do not prop the device on an edge, against wall or bed. Keep detector in cradle, bucky, or other GE- supplied container.
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Complete loss of connectivity between the Digital Detector and the system. You can use the tether until your Service Engineer can diagnose and repair the problem. Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN Rev 1 DRAFT 11092010...
To aid in proper alignment of the detector with respect to the X-ray source, there are alignment marks centered on the front side (imaging side) of the detector. The arrow represents the default heads-up dis- play orientation. Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN Rev 1 DRAFT 11092010...
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Chapter 13: Digital Detector Figure 13-11 Battery remaining between 10% and 25% ; Wireless link connected; Detector ready Figure 13-12 Battery less than 10% remaining; Wireless link connected; Detector exposure not allowed Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN Rev 1 DRAFT 11092010...
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Do not leave disposable wipes or cleaning cloths on the detector or grid for more than 60 seconds. Let the detector dry at least 60 seconds between cleanings. The following chemicals and products have been tested and approved by GE for cleaning the GE Portable DR Detector, grid, and tether.
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'Remove From Group'). When a user does not belong to a Content Not Editable group, this user cannot be added to the group (therefore, the group will not show up when you press 'Add To Group'). Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN Rev 1 DRAFT 11092010...
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– Role Not Editable - If a group is flagged as this, then the Roles associated with that group cannot be changed. This property itself does not have a direct impact on what you can do on the Local Users tab. Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN Rev 1 DRAFT 11092010...
EA3 the ability to manage roles for that group, which should already exist on the Enter- prise directory server. So, for example, if you add a group 'All Employees' as an Enterprise group to Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN...
This brings up a popup panel asking you to confirm the removal of the group. 2. If you want to remove the group, press [Confirm Removal]. x If you do not want to remove the group, simply press [Cancel]. Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN Rev 1 DRAFT 11092010...
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(you can select as many as you want at one time). 2. Press [Remove Membership]. x If you do not want to remove the group, simply press [Cancel]. Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN Rev 1 DRAFT 11092010...
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Enterprise directory server (i.e. MSAD, Novell, etc.). The Enterprise Tab is used by the site’s IT (Information Technology) or GE Service personnel. It provides connectivity to the site’s user database. If you do not have a network established in your hospital or clinic, this tab will not be used.
If the connection is not successful, you will see a label with a 'CONNECTION BAD' text next to the Test Connection button. x If the connection is bad, then there is a problem connecting to the directory server. Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN Rev 1 DRAFT 11092010...
Format - This is either set to domain or dn. domain is the 'MSAD' way of doing LDAP authentication (i.e <userId>@<realm name>). dn is the other way of doing LDAP authentication, which eDirectory, and Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN Rev 1 DRAFT 11092010...
/ borders, and the Apply Configuration button that must be pressed in order to commit the changes. Below in Figure 5-43 is demonstrating field highlighting. You can see that several fields have changed, and you should press the Apply Configuration button. Optima XR220amx X-Ray System 54400222-1EN Rev 1 DRAFT 11092010...
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