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Gendex Expert DC Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual Intraoral X-ray System...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Preinstallation General Information .................... 1-1 Certified Component ....................1-1 Environmental Factors ....................1-1 Reach and Coverage ....................1-1 Electrical Power Requirements ..................1-6 Wall Support Considerations ..................1-7 Additional Kits Available .....................1-8 Chapter 2 - Installation Install Master Control Touch Panel ..............2-1 Install Master Control ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 032-0204-EN Rev 4...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Preinstallation

    ® The Gendex expert DC is available with three different lengths of the horizontal arm. This allows the system to have three different areas of reach. The lengths available allow reaches of 59 inches (150 cm), 69 inches (175 cm), or 79 inches (200 cm).
  • Page 6 8” (20 cm) CONE 79” (200cm) Maximum Reach 79" (200 cm) MAX REACH with 8” (20cm) Cone Gendex eXpert DC75 W/8" (20 cm) CONE 26” (66cm) Minimum Reach 26" (66 cm) MIN REACH with 8” (20cm) Cone Gendex eXpert DC55 W/8" (20 cm) CONE...
  • Page 7 Preinstallation Side View Gendex eXpert DC 75 - D Gendex eXpert DC 65 - S Gendex eXpert DC 55 - S 5-1/2” 5-1/2” 4-7/8" (13.97cm) (13.97cm) (12.5 cm) 41-1/4” (105cm) with 79” Arm 41-1/4" (105 cm) Subtract 10” (25cm) with 69” Arm Subtract 20”...
  • Page 8 Expert DC Installation Manual Front View 9” 9” 8" Gendex eXpert DC 75 - Dimens (22.86cm) (20.5cm) (22.86cm) Gendex eXpert DC 65 - Subtrac dimens Gendex eXpert DC 55 - Subtrac 15” 15-0” 14-1/2" dimens (38.1cm) (38.1cm) (36.5cm) 46-1/4” (117.5cm) with 79”...
  • Page 9 Preinstallation Side View (extended) Gendex eXpert DC 75 - Dimension A is as shown Gendex eXpert DC 65 - Subtract 10” (25 cm) from dimension A Gendex eXpert DC 55 - Subtract 20” (51 cm) from dimension A 14” (35.5 cm) Diameter 14"...

  • Page 10: Electrical Power Requirements

    Expert DC Installation Manual Electrical Power Requirements The system requires a three-wire electrician-supplied power supply: A ground wire and two power lines: (L) Line and (N) Neutral. Nominal Voltage 120 V ac ± 10% 230 V ac +10%, -14% Line Current (Standby Mode) 0.5 Amp...

  • Page 11: Wall Support Considerations

    The installer must use the 3 1/2” lag bolts, flat washers, and split lock rings, when installing an Expert DC system. Failure to comply may result in the X-ray device falling off the wall and an injury may occur. Substituting or replacing any mounting hardware that is provided with the equipment may void the warranty.

  • Page 12: Additional Kits Available

    This may be required if the control cable is run in conduit. In the event you are not installing an application described in the manual, please contact your Gendex Sales Representative, who can consult with Gendex Engineering Department, prior to install. 032-0204-EN...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Level Install Master Control Touch Panel ® The recommended configuration is to mount the Gendex expert DC with the Master Control inside the X-ray room and the Master Control Touch Panel outside of that room. (When located apart from the Master Control, the Master Control Touch Panel is referred to as the “Remote Touch Panel.”)
  • Page 14 Expert DC Installation Manual Mounting Plate and Master Control Touch Control Cable Panel 2. Set the Master Control Touch Panel aside to be installed later. NOTE: Before attaching the Mounting Plate, to ensure you orient the plate correctly, take note of the two mounting studs at the top of the plate.
  • Page 15 Installation NOTE: In the following step, route the Control Cable in compliance with local codes. The cable can also be run to an electrical box. If installing the Master Control on the optional Wall Plate, refer to step 3 on page for routing instructions for the control cable at the Wall Plate.

  • Page 16: Install Master Control

    Expert DC Installation Manual Install Master Control 1. Locate the Master Control in the top portion of the carton. Master Control 2. Remove the two Phillips head screws from the Hinged Cover and carefully open the cover. Place the two screws in a safe location for future reassembly.

  • Page 17: Mount To Single Wood Wall Stud

    Installation Mount to Single Wood Wall Stud 1. Determine the proper location for mounting the unit. Referring to the Mounting Template, verify that each electrical box is positioned correctly in relation to location of the mounting stud. 2. Position the template or the Master Control itself at the appropriate height.

  • Page 18: Mount To Wood Wall Studs (16-Inch Center)

    Expert DC Installation Manual Mount to Wood Wall Studs (16-inch Center) NOTE: Parts not provided in the shipping carton: Optional Wall Plate (D800WPEXPERT) 1. Determine proper location for mounting the unit. Referring to the Mounting Template, verify that each electrical box is positioned correctly in relation to location of the mounting studs.
  • Page 19 Installation 4. Using the mounting bolts supplied with the Wall Plate option, start the top two mounting bolts. Do not tighten. NOTE 2 NOTE 1 NOTE 1 NOTE 5 NOTE 4 NOTE 4 MOUNTING WITH D800WP SPECIAL 16" CENTER WALL PLATE NOTE 1: HOLE LOCATION TO MOUNT THE WALL PLATE VIA LAG BOLTS (SUPPLIED) TO WOODEN WALL STUDS SPACED AT 16"...

  • Page 20: Mount To A Solid Wall

    Expert DC Installation Manual Mount to a Solid Wall NOTE: Parts not provided in the shipping carton: Mounting bolts appropriate for mounting to a solid wall. 1. Determine the proper location for mounting the unit. Referring to the Mounting Template, verify that each electrical box is positioned correctly in relation to location of the mounting studs.

  • Page 21: Mount In A Pass-Through Box Or Cabinet System

    Installation Mount in a Pass-through Box or Cabinet System NOTE: Parts not provided in the shipping carton: Mounting bolts appropriate for mounting in a pass-through box or cabinet system. NOTE: Care must also be taken to properly locate the power supply and/or Operator Panel junction boxes.

  • Page 22: Mount To Wall With Steel Studs

    Expert DC Installation Manual Mount to Wall with Steel Studs NOTE: Parts not provided in the shipping carton: Optional Wall Plate (D800WPEXPERT) Optional Backing Plate (D800BPEXPERT) This configuration requires drilling through the wall and capturing two steel studs between two plates: the front Wall Plate and the Backing Plate (located on the other side of the wall).

  • Page 23: Final Steps To Install Master Control

    Installation Final Steps to Install Master Control 1. Loosen the screw that secures the leveling plate at the bottom mounting location. Center the plate in its range of movement. Start the lower mounting bolt. Lower Leveling Plate Mounting Bolt Screw 2.

  • Page 24: Install Horizontal Arm

    Expert DC Installation Manual Install Horizontal Arm 1. Open the shipping carton and locate the Horizontal Arm. Horizontal Arm 2. Read and remove the warning tag. Remove the plastic bag containing the set screw. Set aside for insertion on page 2-17.
  • Page 25 Installation NOTE: Do NOT remove the plastic tube from around the wires. NOTE: Keep Wires Enclosed in the Plastic Tube. Plastic Tube 3. Insert the plastic tube enclosing the wires into the opening at the top of the Master Control. Pull the plastic tube toward you slightly to clear the transformer and insert the arm completely into the Master Control.
  • Page 26 Expert DC Installation Manual 4. Remove the plastic tube to free the wires and ensure that the Horizontal Arm is firmly seated in place. Do not make any wire connections at this time. 5. Using a 4 mm Allen key, install and tighten the horizontal pivot brake to put a small amount of drag on the rotation of the arm and to keep the arm from lifting out.

  • Page 27: Install Articulated Arm & Tubehead Assembly

    Installation Install Articulated Arm & Tubehead Assembly 1. Remove the top packing material of the shipping carton to gain access to the Articulated Arm and Tubehead Assembly. Remove assembly from the shipping carton. Articulated Arm and Tubehead Assembly NOTE: Read and remove the red warning tag, but do not remove the strapping holding the Articulated Arm closed or the plastic tube enclosing cable wires.
  • Page 28 Expert DC Installation Manual 3. Carefully route the plastic tube with the arm cable plugs and wires through the opening in the Horizontal Arm. Insert the shaft of the Articulated Arm into the opening of the Horizontal Arm. Press down until the shaft is completely seated in the Horizontal Arm.
  • Page 29 Installation 5. Tighten the Hex Head Cap Screw. 6. Open the plastic bag removed from the Horizontal Arm on page 2-12. Remove the set screw (part no. 09-06-080012-05) and insert set screw as shown below. Tighten until the screw touches the shaft and then turn an extra half-turn.

  • Page 30: Connect Cabling And Wires

    Expert DC Installation Manual Connect Cabling and Wires 1. Remove the plastic tube around the cable plugs and wires of the Articu- lated Arm. 2. Locate the two ground wires from the bundle of cable plugs and wire. Remove Plastic Tube...
  • Page 31 Installation 3. Pull the two ground wires out the end of the Horizontal Arm to the left of the Articulated Arm shaft. Connect both ground wires to the ground stud. 4. Locate the Horizontal Arm ground wire and dress it out the end of the Horizontal Arm to the right of the Articulated Arm shaft.
  • Page 32 Expert DC Installation Manual 6. Carefully connect all wiring harnesses between the Horizontal Arm and the Articulated Arm and Tubehead Assembly (P17 to J17, P21 to J21, P20 to J20, and P16 to J16). 7. Insert the cable connections neatly into the arm opening in the Horizontal Arm by pulling them into the Master Control until the orange cable markers are visible just below the Horizontal Arm shaft as shown below.
  • Page 33 LOCAL Modular Plug Cutout b. For Remote Touch Panel, install the ferrite core, Gendex PN 631- 0038P1, on the 50-foot (15-meter) Control Cable as shown below. The cable should be snugly wrapped around the core, providing three passes through the core. Gently close the core until the latch snaps.
  • Page 34 Ferrite Core Chassis Ground 11. Install the ferrite core, Gendex PN 631-0037P1, on the tube head harnesses. This core should be properly installed as shown. Open the ferrite and place it around the cables. Gently close the core until the latch snaps.

  • Page 35: Electrical Power Connection

    Installation Electrical Power Connection The device is factory set to 230V AC but can easily be changed to 120V AC. The device can be hard wired for either 230V AC or 120V AC using suitable materials in accordance to local electrical codes.
  • Page 36 Expert DC Installation Manual Before connecting the power wires to the terminal block, install the ferrite core, PN 631- 0039P1, on the wires as shown. NOTE: The outer jacket of the power wire must be trimmed back 8 inches. The power wires should...
  • Page 37 Installation NOTE: Perform the following step ONLY if installing a 120V AC line cord (with plug). If installing a 120V AC line cord with a plug then cut jumper JP1. Ensure that there is adequate spacing between the two ends of the jumper 4 mm Gap leads (minimum 4 mm).

  • Page 38: Complete The Installation

    Expert DC Installation Manual Complete the Installation Close the Master Control hinged cover and replace the two screws. Replace Screws Local Touch Panel 1. Secure the Control Cable with the strain relief. 2-26 032-0204-EN Rev 4...
  • Page 39 Installation 2. Before installing the Front Cover, put the short Control Cable and Hand Control through the cutout of the Front Cover. Short Control Cable Hand Control 3. Snap on Front Cover carefully applying pressure to the top and bottom. WARNING When plugging in or unplugging the Control Cable, make certain that the power is not turned on to the unit.

  • Page 40: Remote Touch Panel

    Expert DC Installation Manual 5. Insert Master Control Touch Panel into the bottom of the Front Cover and insert by pressing in at the top corners to snap into place. 6. Attach Top Cover. Top Cover Remote Touch Panel 1. Insert Blank Panel into the bottom of the Front Cover and insert by pressing in at the top corners to snap into place.
  • Page 41 Installation WARNING When plugging in or unplugging the Control Cable, make certain that the power is not turned on to the unit. 3. Connect the Control Cable and the Hand Control Coil Cord to the bottom of the Master Control Touch Panel. Control Cable Hand Control Coil Cable...

  • Page 42: Articulated Arm Vertical Drift Adjustment

    Articulated Arm Vertical Drift Adjustment NOTE: Special Tools Required: 8 mm x 9" long T-handle hex key (Gendex part number: expert DC AWT) 1. Turn OFF power switch. 2. Disconnect the external power source: a. SYSTEM WITH LINE CORD (120 V AC only), unplug line cord.
  • Page 43 Installation 5. Insert the T-handle hex key through the hole at the end of the arm and into the adjustment nut. 6. Rotate the adjustment nut in the needed direction until the drifting stops: • Rotate clockwise to increase the upward force on the arm to prevent the arm from drifting downwards.
  • Page 44 Expert DC Installation Manual 2-32 032-0204-EN Rev 4...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 - System Checks

    System Checks Chapter Electrical Calibration Checks NOTE: The mA and kV x-ray output factors along with the exposure times are microprocessor controlled and are not adjustable. No calibration is required. Prior to operating the system, verify that the power supply has been properly connected. Verify that the power supply conforms to the requirements stated in the Electrical Power Requirement Section of this manual.

  • Page 46: Configure Exposure Settings

    Expert DC Installation Manual Configure Exposure Settings Refer to the User Manual for instructions on how to use the Master Control Touch Panel to change the default settings for a different film speed or digital imaging system. Also refer to the User Manual for complete information concerning customized anatomical exposure settings.

  • Page 47: Final System Checks

    System Checks Final System Checks ® The following must be performed to complete the installation of the Gendex expert DC. Failure to perform these checks may result in an installation that does not comply with U.S. Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J.
  • Page 48 To avoid any potential hazard to operators or patients, any unusual operation or problems with mechanical functions that cannot be eliminated at installation should be reported to Gendex immediately. If problems are found, refer to the Service Manual for: •...
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