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Carestream Quantum Odyssey HF Series Operator's Manual

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ODYSSEY HF Series™
Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual
 X-ray Generators
 X-ray Generators
Manual Part No. DC30-0
Manual Part No
. DC30-010
10 Revisio
Revision Q
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  • Page 1 ODYSSEY HF Series™ ODYSSEY HF Series™  X-ray Generators  X-ray Generators Operator’s Manual Operator’s Manual Manual Part No Manual Part No. DC30-0 . DC30-010 10 Revisio Revision Q...
  • Page 2 This manual is copyrighted and all rights are This manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. reserved. No portion of this document No portion of this document may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Quantum medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Quantum...
  • Page 3 R R e e vision vision H H istor istor y y R R E E V V I I S S I I O O N N D D A A T T E E T T Y Y P P E E O O F F M M O O D D I I F F I I C C A A T T I I O O N N  A  A 7/13/01 7/13/01...
  • Page 4 Revision History THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK  Revision Q HF Series X-ray Generators - Operator’s Manual Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC...
  • Page 5 T T able of able of Contents Contents CHAPTER 1 - SAFETY NOTICES CHAPTER 1 - SAFETY NOTICES GENERAL GENERAL SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION ......INFORMATION ..................1-3 WARNINGS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, CAUTIONS, NOTES ....NOTES .....................
  • Page 6 T T able of able of Cont Contents ents Exposures ................3-25 Exposures ................3-25 Instantaneous Exposures ............3-25 Instantaneous Exposures ............3-25 HEAT HEAT UNIT UNIT COMPUTER ..COMPUTER ..........................3-25 3-25 FAULT MESSAGES ................3-26 FAULT MESSAGES ................3-26 HELP SCREEN FEATURES ..............3-31 HELP SCREEN FEATURES ..............3-31 CHAPTER 4 - APR EDITOR ...
  • Page 7 Chapter Chapter SAFETY NOTICES  SAFETY NOTICES ...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Safety Notices GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Quantum products are designed to meet stringent safety standards. All medical elec- trical equipment requires proper installation, operation, and maintenance (particularly with regard to safety). It is vital that the user read, understand, note, and where applicable, strictly observe all Warnings, Cautions, Notes and Safety markings within this document and on the equipment, and that the user strictly follow all safety directions in this manual to help ensure the safety of users and patients.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Safety Notices WARNING Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC disclaims all responsibility from any injury resulting from improper application of this equipment. This equipment is sold to be used exclusively under the prescribed direc- tion of a person who is licensed by law to operate equipment of this nature. This equipment must be used in accordance with all safety procedures described in this manual and must not be used for purposes other than those described herein.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Safety Notices REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This certified Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC medical device has been designed, man- ufactured, and calibrated to comply with governing Federal Regulations 21 CFR Sub- chapter J and the performance standards attendant thereto. Upon installation, all certified products require the filing of Form FD-2579 "Report of Assembly of a Diag- nostic X-ray System"...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Safety Notices The following symbols may be used for marking on this equipment or equipment documentation: Earth (ground) Dangerous Voltage  Attention, consult accompanying Protective Earth (ground) documents Power ON Power OFF (part of equipment) (part of equipment) Stand By Non-ionizing radiation Ionizing radiation Alternating current...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Safety Notices ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION The documentation consists of a User manual (this document) and related docu- mentation: • Service Manual P/N DC30-011: Contains technical and service documentation for this product, including installation and configuration instructions to be performed by qualified persons The documentation shall be kept with the system for easy reference.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Safety Notices DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES AND ACCUMULATORS (DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC) In accordance with the European Directive 2006/66/EC, batteries and accumulators are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life. The label on the battery may also include a chemical sym- bol for the metal concerned in the battery (Pb for lead, Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium).
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Safety Notices Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic emissions RF emissions Class A The HF Series X-ray Generator is CISPR 11 suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those Harmonic emissions Class A  directly connected to the public low- IEC 61000-3-2 voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Safety Notices Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity The HF Series X-ray Generator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the HF Series X-ray Generator should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601 Compliance...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Safety Notices Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity The HF Series X-ray Generator is intended for u se in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the HF Series of X-ray generators (including TechVision option) should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Safety Notices Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity 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 radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety Notices Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the HF Series X-ray generators (including TechVision option) The HF Series X-ray Generator is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the HF Series X-ray Generator can help pre-  vent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the HF Series X-ray Generator as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Safety Notices ABBREVIATION DEFINITION The following abbreviations and acronyms may be found in this document. Their def- inition is explained below.  ADC Analog-to-digital converter  AEC Automatic Exposure Control  APR Anatomical Programmed Region Centimeters (thickness) High Frequency High-speed starter Tube voltage (kilovolts peak) Liquid crystal display meters...
  • Page 21 Chapter GENERAL  INFORMATION ...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 General Infor mation OVERVIEW NOTE: The user should read this manual in its entirety prior to using this equipment. It should be kept in a location near the equipment and be readily accessible to those who operate it. This document is intended to assist users in the safe and effective operation of the equipment described herein.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 General Infor mation INTENDED USE The HF Series X-ray Generator is a diagnostic X-ray high-voltage generator. It is intended to supply and control the electrical energy applied to a diagnostic X-ray tube for medical/veterinary radiographic examinations. Use of the equipment for purposes other than those intended and expressly stated by the manufacturer, as well as incorrect use or operation, may relieve the manufacturer or his agent from all or some of the responsibility for resultant non- compliance, damage or injury.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 General Infor mation PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Refer to Table 2-1 for performance specifications of single-phase (non-stored energy) HF Series X-ray Generators. Table 2-1. HF Series Single-Phase Generator Performanc e Specificatio ns Models Models QG-32, QG-40, QG-32-5 QG-40-5 (Catalog No. (Catalog No.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 General Infor mation Refer to Table 2-2 for performance specifications of single-phase stored energy (SE) HF Series X-ray Generators. Table 2-2. HF Series Single-Phase Stored Energy Generator Performanc e Specifi catio ns Model Model Model QG-32-SE QG-40-SE QG-50-SE (Catalog No.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 General Infor mation Refer to Table 2-3 for performance specifications of three-phase HF Series X-ray Generators. Table 2-3. HF Series Three-Phase Generator Perform ance Specificati ons Model Model Model Model Model l QG-32-2, QG-40-2, QG-50, QG-65 QG-80 QG-32-3 QG-40-3 QG-50-2 Cat.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 General Infor mation ELECTRIC OUTPUT DATA Table 2-4. Electri c Outpu t Data OUTPUT PARAMETER MODEL (CAT. NO.) LOADING FACTOR   Nominal X-ray tube voltage   and highest X-ray tube cur- QG-32, QG-32-2, QG-32-3, 125 kV, 250 mA (150 kV, 200 rent obtainable at that volt- QG-32-5 (QG-3200, QG-3200-2, mA with QG-150 option)
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 General Infor mation Table 2-4. Electri c Outp ut Data OUTPUT PARAMETER MODEL (CAT. NO.) LOADING FACTOR   Combination of X-ray tube   current and X-ray tube volt- QG-32, QG-32-2, 320 mA, 100 kV age resulting in highest out- QG-32-3, QG-32-5 400 mA, 80 kV put power (Note: All mA...
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 General Infor mation Table 2-4. Electri c Out put Data OUTPUT PARAMETER MODEL (CAT. NO.) LOADING FACTOR   Highest constant output N/A  power at 100 kV, QG-32, QG-32-2, 32 kW (320 mA, 100 kV, 0.1 s) 0.1 second (s) QG-32-3, QG-32-5 (QG-3200, QG-3200-2, QG-3200-3, QG-3200-5)
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 General Infor mation MAIN COMPONENTS See Figure 2-1. The HF Series X-ray Generator is comprised of: Generator Cabinet - Contains the electronics for high voltage generation and control. Operator Console - Contains the operator control panel, which has all generator operator controls and indicators;...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 General Infor mation CONTROL PANEL SERIAL LABEL Model: QGV-80 Serial No.: QGV80-XXX-XXXX Manufactured: Month Year  Manufactured by: Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC 2002 Orville Drive North Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 USA GENERATOR REGULATORY MARKINGS LABEL (REFER TO CHAPTER 1 FOR MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS) GENERATOR SYSTEM LABEL...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 General Infor mation • Generator Cabinet and Operator Console Power Switches (see Figures 2-3 and 2-4) • Operator Control Panel - Operator Controls and Indicators (see Figure 2-5 and refer to Table 2-5 for descriptions). Power ON/OFF Switch ON = up, OFF = down  Figure 2-3.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 General Infor mation MODE  APR  AEC MANUAL MAS / TIME READY •  AEC FIELD RECEPTOR PREP EXPOSE WALL NONE TABLE AUXILLIARY  AUX WARNING: This x-ray unit may be dangerous to patient and operator unless safe exposure factors and operating instructions are observed.  Figure 2-5.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 General Infor mation Item Symbol Function Type Description Selects Anatomi- Control -Push Enables technique selection from pre- cal Programmed button programmed anatomical regions and Regions (APR) radiographic projections. mode of operation Note: When in APR Mode, pressing the AEC key on the Operator Control Panel toggles between APR/AEC mode and APR/Patient Type mode.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 General Infor mation Item Symbol Function Type Description Selects wall Control - Used for examinations where wall receptor push button receptor and AEC are selected (AEC feature is optional); patient is posi- tioned in front of wall receptor. Press- ing this button will toggle between WALL 40"...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 General Infor mation Item Symbol Function Type Description Ready Indicator When lit, indicates generator is ready for exposure. When blinking, indicates one of the following conditions: • tube heat limit will be exceeded by the next exposure • On stored energy systems, the bat- teries are re-charging, blinking stops when fully charged.
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  • Page 39 Chapter OPERATION ...
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 Operation OVERVIEW This chapter provides the information necessary to operate the generator. The following operating procedures are outlined and described in detail: • Power on/off procedures • X-ray tube seasoning procedure • Operating instructions WARNING! This equipment must be operated with reasonable care.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 Operation 3. The system automatically runs a series of self-checks for approxi- mately three to six seconds to ensure proper operation. "Quantum Medical Imaging" and the OCP software revision level appears on the display. 4. Upon successful completion of self-tests, the Manual or APR mode menu is displayed, depending on the operating mode used when the system was last shut down.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 Operation DAILY TUBE WARM-UP PROCEDURE  All tube manufacturers recommend X-ray tube seasoning following installation and daily prior to use. Systems used infrequently should have the tube seasoned on a daily basis. It is important that these procedures be performed to maintain both the tube manufacturer's and Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC’s warranties.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 Operation  SETTING UP TO TAKE EXPOSURES Before taking an exposure, the operator must prepare the system as follows: • Select Receptor • Select Mode • Select/verify exposure factors RECEPTOR SELECTION In any operating mode, use the RECEPTOR selection keys (see Figure 3-1) to select the appropriate image receptor.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 Operation The available receptor choices are dependent on the mode of operation (Manual,  AEC, or APR), whether or not the system is equipped with AEC, and if so, the type of AEC ("standard" or "universal" AEC). Standard AEC provides for the selection of up to two separate receptors (WALL and TABLE).
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Operation MODE SELECTION The generator has three operational modes: •Manual •AEC (optional) •Anatomical Programmed Regions (APR) NOTE: AEC mode can be used either as a stand- alone mode or in conjunction with APR mode. Figure 3-2. Mode Selection •...
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 Operation automatically sets programmed X-ray techniques and exposure factors, including AEC mode (if available), bucky selection, kVp, mA, time, initial anatomical thickness, and AEC density. Pre-programmed APR settings can be modified at any time through the operator control panel, either in the actual stored program or for the current exam (i.e., temporarily).
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 Operation Manual Mode When operating in Manual mode, all X-ray techniques and exposure fac- tors must be set by the operator. To make manual exposure settings, see Figure 3-3 and proceed as follows: MODE  APR  AEC  ed .  ob  s  e r  ...
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 Operation  AEC Mode When operating in AEC mode, the system automatically sets required mAs or time for achieving proper optical density with compensation for programmable film/screen speed. To make AEC exposure settings, see Figure 3-4 and proceed as follows: MODE  APR  AEC...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 Operation 1. Press the AEC mode button on the operator control panel .The system displays the AEC MODE screen. 2. Press MAS/TIME key to choose between display of mAs or time value on AEC mode screen at end of exposure. 3.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 Operation  APR Mode When APR mode is selected, X-ray techniques and exposure factors are automatically set according to your specific program. 1. Press the APR mode key on the operator control panel. The sys- tem displays the APR MODE ANATOMICAL REGION screen (dis- plays up to 10 anatomical regions).
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 Operation MODE  APR  AEC  r   v  ed .  re  o b   s e  n s   t ru  c  tio  n s a  ra   ti   n  g i  r s a  n  d o pe  af  e e x  p  o  su  r   e fa cto   u n  le  s  s s  e r  a  t  ...
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 Operation PATIENT THICKNESS KEYS UP/DOWN ARROW INDICATES VALUE WAS INCREASED/DECREASED FROM ORIGINAL APR VALUE MAS / TIME  AEC ENABLED EXPOSURES: NON-AEC EXPOSURES:  AEC PATIENT DENSITY TYPE KEYS KEYS FILM/ B. B. SCREEN SELECT  e  r   v  ed .  re  o  b  s  ...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Operation a. The default AEC density setting may be modified using the  AEC DENSITY increase (up arrow) and decrease (down arrow) keys adjacent to the Density field. Each step adjusts density up/down by 15% relative to the average setting. For  APR manual (non-AEC) exposures, the PATIENT TYPE set- ting changes the time/mAs value in 25% increments.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 Operation OPERATION WITH TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM (WHEN INTERFACED) The HF Series X-ray Generator has been designed for seamless operation with either Siemens’ MULTIX TOP Tomographic System or the Pausch CS 2000 Micro- tome Tomography System. The tomographic exposure settings are set and con- trolled using the tomography system’s controls, with the generator providing a display of angle/time setting.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Operation If the generator is in APR mode and tomo mode is activated, the APR Tomo Screen will appear, as shown below: TIME/ TOMO SELECT  ANGLE/ TIME SETTING (FROM TOMO SYSTEM) EXPOSURE TIME SETTING  Figure 3-8. APR Tomo Mod e Screen The tomo sweep time appears in the APR Tomo Mode screen, depending upon whether "TIME"...
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Operation • any other occurrence that takes the tomography system out of tomographic mode, such as selecting a receptor that is not enabled for Tomo NOTE: If the generator was in Manual Tomo mode (Figure 3-7) when tomography mode was de- selected, the Manual mode screen appears (see Figure 3-3).
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 Operation TAKING AN EXPOSURE WARNING: Ionizing radiation can lead to ra diation injuries if handled incorrectly. When radiation is applied, the required protective measures must be complied with. These procedures are identical for all operating modes. After verifying or adjusting techniques and exposure factors, ensure that all other X-ray exposure precautions are met.
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 Operation Exposures Press and hold the EXPOSE key switch until the exposure is complete. The amber EXPOSE indicator will light (X-ray beam is on) and a single audible tone will sound during the exposure. Instantaneous Exposures 1. Press and hold PREP until the green PREP indicator lights. 2.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 Operation Refer to the following descriptions for assistance in interpreting the fault message: Table 3-3. Fault Messages MESSAGE/ MESSAGE DESCRIPTION REQUIRED ACTION INDICATION TYPE  AEC No ERROR AEC mode has been selected 1. Verify that "WALL" or "TABLE" Bucky without selecting a receptor receptor is selected at OCP.
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 Operation Table 3-3. Fault Messages MESSAGE/ MESSAGE DESCRIPTION REQUIRED ACTION INDICATION TYPE Battery 2 ERROR Faulty stored energy cell in Call Technical Service/Support. Discharged bottom battery tray (Anode on two tray systems) or Line Mon- itor/Charger board not adjusted correctly.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 Operation Table 3-3. Fault Messages MESSAGE/ MESSAGE DESCRIPTION REQUIRED ACTION INDICATION TYPE Filament Prog ERROR The filtered Filament Amps are Call Technical Service/Support. outside of preset limits at any time. Filament Too ERROR The OCP sent a request to the Call Technical Service/Support.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 Operation Table 3-3. Fault Messages MESSAGE/ MESSAGE DESCRIPTION REQUIRED ACTION INDICATION TYPE KVP Error ERROR 1. The anode and cathode KV Call Technical Service/Support. are sufficiently different to cause an error. 2. The anode or cathode volt- age sense is exceeding 15% of program voltage.
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 Operation Table 3-3. Fault Messages MESSAGE/ MESSAGE DESCRIPTION REQUIRED ACTION INDICATION TYPE Lost Expose WARNING Exposure terminated prema- Press any key on Operator Control turely because EXPOSE key Panel to clear warning message. was released before exposure Re-take exposure. was completed.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3 Operation Table 3-3. Fault Messages MESSAGE/ MESSAGE DESCRIPTION REQUIRED ACTION INDICATION TYPE Plus 15V ERROR Missing or incorrect +15 VDC Call Technical Service/Support. supply voltage. Plus 24V ERROR Missing or incorrect +24 VDC Call Technical Service/Support. supply voltage. Plus 5V ERROR Missing or incorrect +5 VDC...
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 Operation Table 3-3. Fault Messages MESSAGE/ MESSAGE DESCRIPTION REQUIRED ACTION INDICATION TYPE  V24 Brake ERROR Missing or incorrect +24 VDC Call Technical Service/Support. supply voltage (supplies volt- age for operation of external equipment, e.g., tube stand, wall stand, etc.).  Vref+ ERROR Missing or incorrect positive...
  • Page 67 Chapter APR EDITOR ...
  • Page 69 Chapter 4 APR Editor  OVERVIEW This chapter provides instructions for creating and editing Anatomical Programmed Region (APR) technique screens. The HF Series X-ray generator has the capability of recalling up to 5000 pre-programmed APR screens by storing up to 10 views (tech- niques) in each of the 10 anatomical regions, with each view having up to 50 thick- ness (cm) selections.
  • Page 70 Chapter 4 APR Editor  Figure 4-1 provides an overview for accessing the various APR edit mode screenss. Each screen is described in detail in the paragraphs that follow. ACCESSING THE APR EDIT MODE  APR Edit mode is accessed through the Service Mode. To gain access to the Ser- vice Mode, password entry is required.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 APR Editor  5. In the Password menu, enter the default system password (3497) using the field select keys next to the corresponding numbers. 6. Upon validation of the password, the Service Menu displays:  APR EDIT FIELD SELECT KEY  Figure 4-1.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 APR Editor  Editing a Region Name In the APR Edit Screen, select a "region" to edit by pressing the corre- sponding field select key. For example, to edit the SKULL region (see Figure 4-5), press key adja- cent to the SKULL field. The APR Region Edit screen appears: SELECT THIS KEY TO EDIT  APR VIEW...
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 APR Editor  2. The APR Region (or View) Name Edit screen allows you to edit the name of the selected Region (or View) Name as it appears on the APR screen or, if no existing Region (or View) Name has been created, it allows one to be created. The text string being modified (if one exists) appears in the center display box as shown in Figure 4-7.Names of regions or Views are limited to 49 char- acters.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 APR Editor  Removing an Existing Character a. Use the up and down keys next to the Sentence Position field to select the character to remove from the text string. For example, if the text string "SKULL" is displayed in the center display box, choos- ing character position number "0"...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4 APR Editor   Figu re 4-5. APR View Selection Screen c. Select a "view" to edit by pressing the corresponding field select key. For example, to edit the A.P. \ P.A. view (see Figure 4-8), press key adjacent to the A.P. \ P.A. field. The  APR View Edit screen appears: PRESS THIS KEY TO EDIT THIS...
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 APR Editor  e. To modify programmed exposure settings for the selected view (e.g. view "SKULL A.P. / P.A." as shown in Figure 4-9), select the Procedure Value key (or Procedure Value 2 key for additional programmable exposure parameters). Pro- ceed with instructions in the next paragraph.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4 APR Editor  a. Procedure Step 1 is displayed directly below the center dis- play box (Figure 4-10, item a). The system provides 10 "Pro- cedure Steps" or patient size (thickness) set points for a procedure; each set point can be programmed with particular exposure factors (i.e., kV, mA, time/mAs).
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 APR Editor  NOTE: The AUX receptor is functional on systems equipped with the "Universal  AEC" option; it is usually reserved for Tomo receptor selection. For AEC-enabled exposures, select the desired ion chamber field combination using the three AEC field keys on the oper- ator control panel.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4 APR Editor  NOTE: The "CM Step" value you set in the  APR Edit procedure is only used to estab- lish the number of CM steps between pro- grammed set points. When the system is in actual APR mode of operation, pres- sing the CM increase/decrease keys will change the CM value in increments of ...
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 APR Editor  k. When all exposure factors for Procedure Step 1 are correct, press the PATIENT SIZE up key (see Figure 4-10, item b) to advance to the next procedure step (i.e., "Procedure Step 2"). Modify exposure factors as required for this thickness set point and continue until all ten procedure steps have been configured.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4 APR Editor  b. The AEC DENSITY    field (see Figure 4-10, item b) sets the default AEC Density for the procedure. Select the AEC Den- sity setting using the increment (up) and decrement (down) keys adjacent to the AEC DENSITY    field. Each step of this setting adjusts the optical density 15% above and below nominal (N%) for a total of eleven available settings (-75, -60, -45, -30, -15, nominal, +15, +30, +45, +60, +75).
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  • Page 83 Chapter Chapter USER  USER  MAINTENANCE  MAINTENANCE ...
  • Page 85 Chapter Chapter 5 5 User User Ma Main intenance tenance OVERVIEW OVERVIEW This chapter is designed to assist the system user in maintaining the proper operation This chapter is designed to assist the system user in maintaining the proper operation of the generator of the generator.
  • Page 86 Chapter 5 User Maintenance  SYSTEM SETTINGS There are several operational parameters that can be set by the user. These set- tings include setting the date and time, date/time format, language, AEC back up time/MAS, generator automatic shut off delay time setting, and default film/ screen designations for AEC mode.
  • Page 87 Chapter 5 User Maintenance 4. Within five seconds of start up, press the upper left field select key as shown in Figure 5-1). 5. The Password menu displays: FIELD SELECT KEYS  Figur e 5-2. Passw ord Menu 6. In the Password menu, enter the default X-Ray Technician password (3497) using the field select keys next to the corresponding numbers.
  • Page 88 Chapter 5 User Maintenance The Service Menu offers a selection of service-oriented system utilities, each of which is described briefly below: • Configuration utility: Access limited to authorized service technician only  . Provides access to system configuration settings, such as AEC enable/disable, rotor drive, and tube type settings, etc. In addition, it provides the "Edit Welcome"...
  • Page 89 Chapter 5 User Maintenance  SYSTEM SETTINGS - GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS In the Service Menu (see Figure 5-4), press the key next to the Settings field to access the Service Settings Menu, shown below:  Figure 5-4. Service Settin gs Menu The Service Settings Menu provides access to various system settings. The fol- lowing briefly describes the various Service Settings Menu selections: •...
  • Page 90 Chapter 5 User Maintenance • Back Up Time/MAS setting: Displays current AEC exposure back up mAs setting (only functions on systems equipped with QG-AEC option). The system allows for selection of a mAs setting between 10 and 600 mAs (in 10 mAs increments). •...
  • Page 91 Chapter 5 User Maintenance  SYSTEM SETTINGS - DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS To change a setting, press the key next to the system setting you want to change. After all system settings are set appropriately, press the key next to the Main field. The system settings are saved in non-volatile read-only mem- ory (NVRAM) and the system returns to the main Service Menu (see Figure 5-3).
  • Page 92 Chapter 5 User Maintenance Set Time Screen The Set Time screen, shown below, displays the current time setting. To change the time setting, proceed as follows: USE THESE KEYS TO HOURS USE THESE KEYS TO SET MINUTES  Figure 5-6. Setting the Time 1.
  • Page 93 Chapter 5 User Maintenance The Film/Screen Defaults screen, shown below, displays the current receptor film/screen combination settings. To change the default film/screen settings, proceed as follows USE THESE KEYS TO SET FILM/SCREEN COMBINATION THESE KEYS ONLY USED ON UNIVERSAL TYPE AEC SYSTEMS  Figur e 5-7.
  • Page 94 Chapter 5 User Maintenance next to the Wall2 FS: field until the desired film/screen combination name appears. The selected film/screen combination is now the film/ screen combination used when "WALL2" (AUX) image receptor is selected for exposures using AEC and APR AEC mode exposures. 5.
  • Page 95 Chapter 5 User Maintenance To change the system-wide backup mAs setting, proceed as follows: USE THESE KEYS TO SET BACK  UP MAS  Figure 5-9. Choo sin g a Back Up Time/MAS Settin g 1. Adjust the backup mAs setting using the appropriate keys as shown in Figure 5-9, above until desired back up mAs is displayed.
  • Page 96 Chapter 5 User Maintenance Date/Time Format Setting The Date Format field (see Figure 5-10) displays the current date/time format setting. To change the date/time format setting, proceed as follows: 1. Press the key next to the Date Format field to select either "US" (e.g., JUN 11,01 2:00 pm) or Int’l (e.g., 11 JUN 01 14:00) date/time format used for display of date and time on all applicable system screens.
  • Page 97 Chapter WARRANTY  INFORMATION ...
  • Page 99 Chapter 6 Warranty Information WARRANTY STATEMENT Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC (herein known as “QMI”) warrants to buyer that any new product manufactured by QMI will be free from defects in material and manufac- turing and conform substantially to applicable specifications in effect on the date of shipment when subjected to normal, proper and intended usage by properly trained personnel.
  • Page 100 Chapter 6 Warranty Information Fill in and mail Warranty Card promptly to: Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC 2002-B Orville Drive North Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-7661 USA   Any component furnished without charge to Buyer/Dealer during the warranty period to correct a warranty failure shall be warranted only to the extent of the unexpired term of the warranty of the original product.
  • Page 101 Chapter 6 Warranty Information BUYER’S REMEDIES If Quantum Medical Imaging LLC determines that any Product fails to meet any war- ranty during the applicable warranty periods, Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC shall correct any such failure as follows:  A) By repairing, adjusting, or replacing any defective or non-conforming Parts or Products.
  • Page 102 Chapter 6 Warranty Information VOIDING WARRANTY   Any installation, maintenance, repair, service, relocation or alteration to or of, or any other tampering with the product, performed by any person or entity other than Quantum Medical Imaging or a certified Quantum Medical Imaging dealer without the written approval of an authorized person at Quantum Medical Imaging, shall immedi- ately void and cancel all warranties with respect to the affected product.

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