Column Rotation; Tube Angulation - GE Optima XR646 Operator's Manual

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Column Rotation

The telescopic column allows you to rotate and angle the tube for better positioning. The telescopic col-
umn can be rotated (pivoted) around the vertical axis of the telescopic column 180 degrees. The tele-
scopic column automatically locks in each 30 degree position.
The degree of column rotation is indicated on the OTS user interface. Column rotation is set at 0 degree.
WARNING
Strongly recommend to rotate the tube around the column and turn the OTS con-
sole right to face the operators for stretcher table application.
Figure 8-11 Column rotation

Tube Angulation

The X-Ray tube and collimator can be angulated about the short axis (cranial or caudal direction). The
degree of tube angulation is indicated on the OTS user interface. Tube angulation detents are located at
0 and +/-90 degrees.
Figure 8-12 X-ray tube angulation
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