SYSTEM INTERLOCKS AND STATUS SIGNALS
8.2.2
Varian Emergency STOP Interlock
Specifications
Intended use is to connect the ExacTrac system directly to the linac emergency OFF circuit if a
Varian linac with 3rd party motion interface is present.
Component
Cabling
Emergency OFF re-
quirements
Interface on the Ex-
acTrac system cab-
inet
Interface on Exac-
Trac system cabi-
net
Example Circuit for ExacTrac Connection to TrueBeam Linac
Exactrac cabinet
Site Planning Manual Rev. 1.0 ExacTrac Ver. 6.x
Description
Brainlab supplies a shielded 9pole SUB-D extension cable with max. 30 m
(cable 8a) to connect between the linac stand and the ExacTrac cabinet
(1.0).
You are responsible to fulfill local regulatory requirements with the emer-
gency OFF installation.
The timing requirements for motion stop are met with this installation.
Signalization logic
Connector type
Galvanic separa-
tion
ET Electronics Rack
ET ILK Insert
EMO
+ MEL_HW
In case of emergency OFF, the Varian linac de-energiz-
es the signal within the cable, which is detected by the
ExacTrac system.
9pol SUBD standard components
The Varian ILK interface on Brainlab's side is separat-
ed according to IEC 60601-1 for S.F.C: 250V AC (elec-
trical safety of medical devices)
Truebeam LINAC
Cable
8a
ET
Adapter
Figure 37
Interface
Connector
"J15"
(SUBD9)
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