Internal Components - GE Revolution CT User Manual

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3.2 Internal components

Table 7: Internal Components
Component
X-ray tube
High frequency generator
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Exposure indicator
The Exposure Indicator illuminates when an exposure is taking place.
The Laser Light Indicator illuminates when the laser alignment light is on.
Laser light indicator
Illuminates when gantry and PDU power are energized and the console computer is
powered off.
Breathing light
The face blinks to let the patient know they will need to hold their breath. The total
breath hold time is shown to let them know for how long. This prepares them for the
upcoming breath hold.
The face turns solid during the breath hold and the numbers start counting down.
The illuminated face turns off when the timer gets to 0.
Breath hold timer
Displays the count down of the breath hold time.
Display Range: 0 - 99 s
Display Precision: +/- 1 s
Display Accuracy: +/- 1 s
The PerformixTM HDw x-ray tube assembly can operate up to 103kW.
The high frequency generator is composed of the stationary inverter and the high voltage tank.
Together the inverter and tank can provide 103kW of power with the PerformixTM HDw x-ray
tube assembly. The high frequency generator provides control for the focal spot and fast kVp
switching to support HiRes imaging.
Direction 5480385-1EN, Revision 1
CAUTION
For patient safety, it is important to have patients close their
eyes anytime the laser alignment light is on.
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