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2197417
Revision 7

CT HiSpeed Series
Safety Guidelines/EMC

Copyrighte 1998–2001 by General Electric Company

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D THIS SERVICE MANUAL IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH ONLY.

WARNING D IF A CUSTOMER’S SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIRES A LANGUAGE OTHER
THAN ENGLISH, IT IS THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE
TRANSLATION SERVICES.
D DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS THIS SERVICE
MANUAL HAS BEEN CONSULTED AND IS UNDERSTOOD.
D FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SERVICE
PROVIDER, OPERATOR OR PATIENT FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MECHANICAL OR OTHER HAZARDS.

D CE MANUEL DE MAINTENANCE N’EST DISPONIBLE QU’EN ANGLAIS.

AVERTISSEMENT D SI LE TECHNICIEN DU CLIENT A BESOIN DE CE MANUEL DANS UNE AUTRE
LANGUE QUE L’ANGLAIS, C’EST AU CLIENT QU’IL INCOMBE DE LE FAIRE
TRADUIRE.
D NE PAS TENTER D’INTERVENTION SUR LES ÉQUIPEMENTS TANT QUE LE
MANUEL SERVICE N’A PAS ÉTÉ CONSULTÉ ET COMPRIS.
D LE NON-RESPECT DE CET AVERTISSEMENT PEUT ENTRAÎNER CHEZ LE
TECHNICIEN, L’OPÉRATEUR OU LE PATIENT DES BLESSURES DUES À DES
DANGERS ÉLECTRIQUES, MÉCANIQUES OU AUTRES.

D DIESES KUNDENDIENST–HANDBUCH EXISTIERT NUR IN

ENGLISCHER SPRACHE.
WARNUNG
D FALLS EIN FREMDER KUNDENDIENST EINE ANDERE SPRACHE BENÖTIGT,
IST ES AUFGABE DES KUNDEN FÜR EINE ENTSPRECHENDE ÜBERSETZUNG
ZU SORGEN.
D VERSUCHEN SIE NICHT, DAS GERÄT ZU REPARIEREN, BEVOR DIESES
KUNDENDIENST–HANDBUCH NICHT ZU RATE GEZOGEN UND VERSTANDEN
WURDE.
D WIRD DIESE WARNUNG NICHT BEACHTET, SO KANN ES ZU VERLETZUNGEN
DES KUNDENDIENSTTECHNIKERS, DES BEDIENERS ODER DES PATIENTEN
DURCH ELEKTRISCHE SCHLÄGE, MECHANISCHE ODER SONSTIGE
GEFAHREN KOMMEN.

D ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO SÓLO EXISTE EN INGLÉS.

AVISO D SI ALGÚN PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS AJENO A GEMS SOLICITA UN IDIOMA
QUE NO SEA EL INGLÉS, ES RESPONSABILIDAD DEL CLIENTE OFRECER UN
SERVICIO DE TRADUCCIÓN.
D NO SE DEBERÁ DAR SERVICIO TÉCNICO AL EQUIPO, SIN HABER
CONSULTADO Y COMPRENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO.
D LA NO OBSERVANCIA DEL PRESENTE AVISO PUEDE DAR LUGAR A QUE EL
PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS, EL OPERADOR O EL PACIENTE SUFRAN
LESIONES PROVOCADAS POR CAUSAS ELÉCTRICAS, MECÁNICAS O DE
OTRA NATURALEZA.

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D ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA SÓ SE ENCONTRA

DISPONÍVEL EM INGLÊS.
ATENÇÃO
D SE QUALQUER OUTRO SERVIÇO DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA, QUE NÃO A
GEMS, SOLICITAR ESTES MANUAIS NOUTRO IDIOMA, É DA
RESPONSABILIDADE DO CLIENTE FORNECER OS SERVIÇOS DE TRADUÇÃO.
D NÃO TENTE REPARAR O EQUIPAMENTO SEM TER CONSULTADO E
COMPREENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA.
D O NÃO CUMPRIMENTO DESTE AVISO PODE POR EM PERIGO A SEGURANÇA
DO TÉCNICO, OPERADOR OU PACIENTE DEVIDO A‘ CHOQUES ELÉTRICOS,
MECÂNICOS OU OUTROS.

D IL PRESENTE MANUALE DI MANUTENZIONE È DISPONIBILE

SOLTANTO IN INGLESE.
AVVERTENZA
D SE UN ADDETTO ALLA MANUTENZIONE ESTERNO ALLA GEMS RICHIEDE IL
MANUALE IN UNA LINGUA DIVERSA, IL CLIENTE È TENUTO A PROVVEDERE
DIRETTAMENTE ALLA TRADUZIONE.
D SI PROCEDA ALLA MANUTENZIONE DELL’APPARECCHIATURA SOLO DOPO
AVER CONSULTATO IL PRESENTE MANUALE ED AVERNE COMPRESO IL
CONTENUTO.
D NON TENERE CONTO DELLA PRESENTE AVVERTENZA POTREBBE FAR
COMPIERE OPERAZIONI DA CUI DERIVINO LESIONI ALL’ADDETTO ALLA
MANUTENZIONE, ALL’UTILIZZATORE ED AL PAZIENTE PER
FOLGORAZIONE ELETTRICA, PER URTI MECCANICI OD ALTRI RISCHI.

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IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION

X-ray equipment if not properly used may cause injury. Accordingly, the instructions herein contained should
be thoroughly read and understood by everyone who will use the equipment before you attempt to place this
equipment in operation. The General Electric Company, Medical Systems Group, will be glad to assist and
cooperate in placing this equipment in use.
Although this apparatus incorporates a high degree of protection against x-radiation other than the useful beam, no
practical design of equipment can provide complete protection. Nor can any practical design compel the operator to
take adequate precautions to prevent the possibility of any persons carelessly exposing themselves or others to
radiation.
It is important that everyone having anything to do with x-radiation be properly trained and fully acquainted with the
recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements as published in NCRP Reports
available from NCRP Publications, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Room 1016, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, and of the
International Commission on Radiation Protection, and take adequate steps to protect against injury.
The equipment is sold with the understanding that the General Electric Company, Medical Systems Group, its agents,
and representatives have no responsibility for injury or damage which may result from improper use of the equipment.
Various protective material and devices are available. It is urged that such materials or devices be used.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR STATEMENT

All electrical installations that are preliminary to positioning of the equipment at the site prepared for the equipment shall be
performed by licensed electrical contractors. In addition, electrical feeds into the Power Distribution Unit shall be performed
by licensed electrical contractors. Other connections between pieces of electrical equipment, calibrations, and testing shall
be performed by qualified GE Medical personnel. The products involved (and the accompanying electrical installations) are
highly sophisticated, and special engineering competence is required.

In performing all electrical work on these products, GE will use its own specially trained field engineers. All of GE’s electrical
work on these products will comply with the requirements of the applicable electrical codes.

The purchaser of GE equipment shall only utilize qualified personnel (i.e., GE’s field engineers, personnel of third-party
service companies with equivalent training, or licensed electricians) to perform electrical servicing on the equipment.

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DAMAGE IN TRANSPORTATION

All packages should be closely examined at time of delivery. If damage is apparent, have notation “damage in
shipment” written on all copies of the freight or express bill before delivery is accepted or “signed for” by a General
Electric representative or a hospital receiving agent. Whether noted or concealed, damage MUST be reported to the
carrier immediately upon discovery, or in any event, within 14 days after receipt, and the contents and containers held
for inspection by the carrier. A transportation company will not pay a claim for damage if an inspection is not requested
within this 14 day period.

Call Traffic and Transportation, Milwaukee, WI (414) 827–3449 / 8*285–3449 immediately after damage is found. At
this time be ready to supply name of carrier, delivery date, consignee name, freight or express bill number, item
damaged and extent of damage.

Complete instructions regarding claim procedure are found in Section “S” of the Policy & Procedure Bulletins.

OMISSIONS & ERRORS

GE personnel, please use the GEMS CQA Process to report all omissions, errors, and defects in this documentation.
Customers, please contact your GE Sales or Service represenatives.

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CAUTION

Do not use the following devices near this equipment. Use of these devices near this equipment could cause
this equipment to malfunction.

Devices not to be used near this equipment:

Devices which intrinsically transmit radio waves such as; cellular phone, radio transceiver, mobile radio transmitter,
radio–controlled toy, etc.

Keep power to these devices turned off when near this equipment.

Medical staff in charge of this equipment is required to instruct technicians, patients and other people who may be
around this equipment to fully comply with the above regulation.

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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

Tab – Section Page REV Gantry Safety Awareness 2–1 to 2–18 7

PDU Safety Awareness 3–1 to 3–5 7

– Title page 7
Title page rear blank Emergency Controls Summary 4–1 to 4–2 6

(Warning and other impor- a to e 0 2 (EMC) i 0

tant information) EMC 1–1 to 1–2 6
(Revision Information) A 7
Appendix
1 (Safety Guidelines) i 7 Symbols and Classification A–1 to A–4 6

Introduction 1–1 to 1–4 6 – Blank/Rear cover –

REVISION HISTORY
REV Date Primary Reason for Change
7 10/05/01 – Added: PDU2.

6 7/06/00 – Colored all the sections and Appendix A. Removed ‘Contents’ page.

EMC Updated EMC requirements (EMC Performance and Installation Notice).

5 12/17/99 – PDU Voltage, Oil Leakage hazard

4 8/13/99 – Gantry Electrical Hazard

3 10/31/98 – XG Caution

2 7/10/98 – Lock out/Tag out description

1 4/10/98 – TGP Reset Caution from the OC

0 3/27/98 – Initial release.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

1-1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1-2 OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
1-3 OPERATOR CONSOLE HAZARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

SECTION 2 – GANTRY SAFETY AWARENESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

2-1 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
2-1-1 On the Gantry Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
2-1-2 On the Gantry Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
2-1-3 Emergency Stop From the Operators Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2-2 GANTRY MECHANICAL HAZARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
2-2-1 Beware of Gantry Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
2-2-2 Axial Drive Switch and Buzzer for Gantry Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
2-2-3 Reset from the OC for Gantry Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
2-2-4 Preparation for Servicing the Gantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
2-3 GANTRY ELECTRICAL HAZARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
2-4 OTHER GANTRY HAZARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15
2-4-1 X–ray Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15
2-4-2 Thermal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17
2-4-3 Slip Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17
2-4-4 Laser Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–18

SECTION 3 – PDU SAFETY AWARENESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

3-1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

SECTION 4 – EMERGENCY CONTROLS SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

4-1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

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SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION

1-1 GENERAL
This manual describes the safety precautions that must be realized when servicing the GANTRY and PDU as part
of the CT system. These 2 subsystems pose unique potential hazards to the service person. This manual is not
geared for detailed service training, but is written to emphasize awareness to the unique safety hazards facing the
person who services this system.

Danger, warning and caution statements are made throughout the manual with the symbols shown below. In addition,
international symbols, shown on the next page, are also used. The definitions of the danger statement, warning state-
ment, caution statement and international symbols are described as follows:

DANGER
DANGER MEANS THAT THE SITUATION DESCRIBED WILL CAUSE DEATH OR
INJURY TO YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE IF THE SAFETY INFORMATION IS NOT
OBEYED.

WARNING
WARNING MEANS THAT THE SITUATION DESCRIBED CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH TO YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE IF THE SAFETY INFORMATION IS NOT OBEYED.

CAUTION
Caution means that the situation described may cause personal injury to you or someone
else if the safety information is not obeyed

NOTICE
Notice means that the situation described can cause damage to the system hardware/soft-
ware or test equipment if the safety information is not obeyed.

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1-1 GENERAL(continued)

International symbol warning of an ionizing radiation hazard.

International symbol warning of a mechanical hazard.

International symbol warning of an electrical hazard.

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1-1-1 LOCK OUT / TAG OUT

In the U.S., or other countries which have an ECPL (Energy Control and Power Lockout) law or similar law as ECPL;
or any field engineers who work in sites where a power distribution box with a lockout capability is used,
GE service personel must be trained in and use ECPL procedures.

For systems powered from a power distribution box which has a lockout capability,
lock out the system power at the main input (Power Distribution Box) prior to any component changes.

1-2 OVERVIEW

DANGER
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO SERVICING CT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE,
PERSONAL HARM, HARM TO OTHERS OR DEATH.

This CT Gantry has continuous rotation design for its rotor (Slip–ring type). Therefore, do not service this CT system
in the same way as an alternating rotating system (Non Slip–ring type) such as you did for CT 9000 series, Max series,
Pace, and Sytec series, otherwise, you might:

D injure or kill yourself.

D injure or kill others.

D destroy subsystems or the entire system.

D destroy test equipment.

D Gantry Mechanical

D Gantry Electrical

D Other Gantry Hazards

D PDU Electrical

Note
To reduce the risk from potential hazards, always use appropriate Lockout/Tagout procedures when
servicing the system.

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1-3 OPERATOR CONSOLE HAZARD

The following warnings must be observed when servicing the Operator Console (OC).

WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD! TURN OFF THE OC POWER SWITCH WHEN
ACCESSING THE COMPONENTS OF THE OC. THIS TURNS OFF THE CONTACTOR WITHIN
THE PDU, SO THAT AC115V LINE FOR THE OC IS DISCONNECTED. THEREFORE, ALL
POWER CAN BE THOROUGHLY REMOVED FROM THE OC.

NOTICE
Electrostatic discharge hazard. It is essential to link yourself to ground potential by wearing
an anti–static wrist strap when accessing any circuit boards within the OC. No board should
ever be accessed without this precaution.

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SECTION 2 – GANTRY SAFETY AWARENESS

This section describes the safety precautions that must be realized when servicing the GANTRY. The following areas
of potential hazards are discussed in this section:

D Emergency Stop Switch Locations

D Gantry Mechanical

D Gantry Electrical

D Other Gantry Hazards

2-1 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LOCATIONS

2-1-1 On the Gantry Cover

There are the two Gantry emergency stop switches accessible when the Gantry covers are installed.

Illustration 2–1 Emergency Stop Switch On the Cover

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCHES

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2-1-2 On the Gantry Frame

There are four emergency stop switches accessible when the Gantry covers are removed. (See Illustration 2–2.)
To connect (activate) the Emergency Stop Switches after removing the gantry cover, refer to:
Functional Check/Adjustment, System, Checks during System Installation, EMERGENCY OFF TEST.

DANGER
THE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE GANTRY ARE
NOT ACTIVE WHEN THE GANTRY COVERS ARE REMOVED UNLESS THEY
ARE CONNECTED.

Illustration 2–2 Emergency Stop Switch On the Gantry Frame (with the cover removed)

FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCHES

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2-1-3 Emergency Stop From the Operators Console

To stop gantry rotation from the OC quickly during an emergency situation, press the OC Emergency Stop Switch
as shown in Illustration 2–3.

DANGER
DO NOT USE THE STOP SCAN SWITCH, LOCATED ON THE KEYBOARD, TO
STOP GANTRY ROTATION DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. PRESSING
THIS SWITCH ONLY ABORTS THE SCAN AND THE GANTRY CONTINUES TO
ROTATE. PRESS THE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH (ILLUSTRATION 2–3) OR
ONE OF THE GANTRY EMERGENCY STOP SWITCHES (ILLUSTRATION 2–1
OR 2–2) TO STOP GANTRY ROTATION.

Illustration 2–3 Emergency Stop Switch On the OC

EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH

STOP SCAN SWITCH

(Do not use this button.)

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2-2 GANTRY MECHANICAL HAZARD

This section describes the potential hazards associated with gantry rotation. Your safety will be compromised if you
do not understand the risks. Please read carefully.

2-2-1 Beware of Gantry Rotation

The Gantry rotates 360 degrees every second. Danger to personnel is highest in the areas on either side of the Gantry
where objects can be ejected at great velocity when the Gantry is rotating (if the Gantry side covers are removed).

DANGER
IMPACT HAZARD!! DURING SERVICING, AVOID THE AREA AT THE RIGHT OR
LEFT SIDE OF THE GANTRY WHENEVER THE GANTRY IS ROTATING AND
THE SIDE COVERS ARE REMOVED. ALSO AVOID THIS AS MUCH AS POS-
SIBLE WHEN THE GANTRY IS NOT ROTATING. FAILURE TO HEED THIS
WARNING MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL HARM, HARM TO OTHERS, OR
DEATH.

Do not leave any board chassis opened during scanning, otherwise boards could be ejected at high speed and de-
stroyed. In addition, always use procedures described in the service documentation when replacing components.

CAUTION
Impact Hazard. All components in the Gantry must be secured adequately using the proper
tools and all mounting hardware must be properly torqued to specification (if applicable).
Mounting procedures described in the service documentation must be stringently followed.
Failure to heed this caution may result in personal harm, harm to others.

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2-2-2 Axial Drive Switch and Buzzer for Gantry Rotation

WARNING
MECHANICAL HAZARD! IF THE XG ERROR OCCURS, THE GANTRY WILL BE ROTATED
SUDDENLY TO THE 180 DEGREE POSITION TO PREVENT LEAKING OF OIL FROM THE
TUBE. WHEN SERVICING THE GANTRY WITH THE COVER(S) REMOVED, THE AXIAL DRIVE
SWITCH (ROTATE) MUST BE TURNED OFF. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL HARM, HARM TO OTHERS OR DEATH.

Illustration 2–4 shows the location of the Axial Drive Switch (Rotate switch) to enable or disable the axial drive motor
of the Gantry which is accessed at the gantry rear base.

When All Gantry Covers are removed:

On the condition that Axial Drive switch is ON, the Table/Tilt (Control) switch is ON, and the three service brackets
are engaged (Illustration 2–5), the Axial Drive Enable Buzzer continues to sound. This means the Gantry can be ro-
tated for scanning whenever you want.

Turn the Axial Drive Switch OFF to prevent it from rotating. Consequently, the Axial Drive Enable Buzzer also stops
sounding.

DANGER
MECHANICAL HAZARD!! NEVER PUT ANY BODY PART INTO THE GANTRY
WITHOUT DISABLING THE AXIAL DRIVE AND VERIFYING THAT IT IS DIS-
ABLED. THE AXIAL DRIVE ENABLE BUZZER MUST BE OFF. DO NOT SER-
VICE THE GANTRY IF THE BUZZER SOUNDS. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARN-
ING MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL HARM, HARM TO OTHERS OR DEATH.

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2-2-2 Axial Drive Switch and Buzzer for Gantry Rotation (Continued)

Illustration 2–4 Axial Drive Switch

AXIAL DRIVE SWITCH

CONTROL SWITCH

Illustration 2–5 Three Service Brackets

Front Rear 1 Gantry Front 2 Gantry Rear

Service Bracket Service Bracket

Bracket

2 3 Gantry Right Side

1
Service Bracket
3

Screws

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2-2-2 Axial Drive Switch and Buzzer for Gantry Rotation (Continued)
When Only Right Maintenance Cover is removed:
The Safety switch on the right side cover is OFF so that the Gantry rotation is disable. To rotate the Gantry, the Mainte-
nance cover MUST be installed.

DANGER
DEATH OR SEVERE INJURY!
THE SAFETY SWITCH OF RIGHT SIDE COVER 4 MUST NOT BE ACTIVATED
BY THE WAY OTHER THAN CLOSING THE RIGHT MAINTENANCE COVER
(e.g. BY ATTACHING A PIECE OF TAPE). ONCE THIS SWITCH IS ACTIVATED,
THE GANTRY MAY ROTATE AND POTENTIAL DANGER IS PRESENT IF RIGHT
MAINTENANCE COVER REMAINS OPENED.

Illustration 2–6 Safety Switch for Right Maintenance Cover

Front Rear
4 Safety Switch

Right Maintenance Cover

Right Side Cover

DANGER
DEATH OR SEVERE INJURY!
WHEN FRONT OR REAR COVER IS INSTALLED, THE RIGHT SIDE COVER
MUST BE INSTALLED FIRST. IF THE FRONT AND REAR COVERS ARE
INSTALLED WITH THE RIGHT SIDE COVER REMOVED, THE GANTRY CAN
ROTATE WITH NO AXIAL DRIVE ENABLE BUZZER.

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2-2-3 Reset from the OC for Gantry Rotation

When activating the following switches in the OC, the reset signal is transmitted to the TGP board in the Gantry so
that the Gantry will rotate.

D Reset switch of the Host CPU Assy:

Resets the CT whole system.

D Power–OFF switch of the Host CPU Assy:

Switches OFF only the OC. This mean that the other subsystem (Gantry, Table, PDU...) remains ON.

D Reset button of the DBPCI board in the Nest chassis:

Resets a part of the boards in the OC (Keyboard, DASIF, Audio...) and TGP board in the Gantry.

ÍÍÍÍ OC Front View

ÍÍÍÍ
ÍÍÍÍ With the front cover removed.

Connector
Box SCSI
Bay
OC Rear View
Host
DBPCI CPU
Nest Board Assy With the rear cover and inner
back cover removed.

Reset

Host
CPU
Assy

Reset Power OFF

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2-2-4 Preparation for Servicing the Gantry

In addition to the warnings stated earlier, note the following prior to servicing the gantry:

D Never work in the Gantry when the Axial drive enable buzzer sounds.

D Never assume that the Gantry will not rotate.

D If the side covers are removed, avoid standing at the right or left side of the gantry during gantry rotation.

D Always lockout/tag the system power line disconnect after shutting off power to the Gantry.

D Look at the position of the Axial Drive Switch (Illustration 2–4). Use this switch to stop the gantry and buzz-
er. This switch must be OFF to ensure that the gantry is safe for servicing.

D Always hold the gantry with the Azimuth lock pin during service, otherwise the Gantry may unexpectedly
rotate under unbalanced conditions which occur when components are removed, thus, causing gantry
rotation.

WARNING
MECHANICAL HAZARD! FAILURE TO HOLD THE GANTRY USING THE AZIMUTH LOCK PIN
PRIOR TO REMOVING COMPONENTS MAY LEAD TO GANTRY MOTION WHICH CAN STRIKE
A PERSON CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

D Always remove jewelry (e.g. watches, rings, etc.), secure clothing and remove any clothing which could
get caught in rotating components.

D Always wear safety glasses.

D Always secure the side covers, front cover, and rear covers of the Gantry and tube hoist rail before tilting
the gantry.

D Always announce when the Gantry is about to be enabled before enabling.

D Always use the hardware mounting procedures defined in the service documentation.

After servicing the Gantry, note the following:

D Do not leave any tools in the Gantry.

D Be sure that any covers on the Gantry rotating section are on and secured.

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2-3 GANTRY ELECTRICAL HAZARD

The PDU provides 400 VAC to the X–ray Generator subsystem via the slip ring in the Gantry. Illustration 2–7 shows
the XG power (440VAC) control switch on the Gantry rear base. The switch is used to open the System Safety Loop;
when this Loop is opened, the K1 contactor in the PDU is turned OFF, disabling the 400V AC supply.

Illustration 2–7 XG Power Switch (400 VAC Able/Disable Switch)

XG POWER SWITCH

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2-3 GANTRY ELECTRICAL HAZARD (Continued)

DANGER
ELECTROCUTION!!
WHEN SERVICING ANY COMPONENTS OF THE XG GENERATOR, WAIT
MORE THAN 5 MINUTES TO BE DISCHARGED AFTER THE CB1 AND CB5 IN
THE PDU ARE TURNED OFF.

Illustration 2–8 CB1 and CB5 in the PDU1 (220XXXX / 224XXXX)

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
CB5
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
CB1

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2-3 GANTRY ELECTRICAL HAZARD (Continued)

Illustration 2–9 CB1 and CB5 in the PDU2 (229XXXX)

PDU2 400V PDU2 200V

CB1

CB1

CB5 CB5

CB1

CB5

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2-3 GANTRY ELECTRICAL HAZARD (Continued)

DANGER
ELECTROCUTION!!
WHEN SERVICING THE SLIP RING, THE CB1 AND CB5 IN THE PDU MUST BE
TURNED OFF. (SEE ILLUSTRATION 2–8.)

DANGER
ELECTROCUTION!!
THE 400 VAC IS SUPPLIED DIRECTLY TO THE SLIP RINGS IN REFERENCE TO
THE 200, 380, 400, 415, 440, 460, OR 480, 3 PHASE VAC INCOMING LINE. NEV-
ER ENTER THE GANTRY INTERNAL AREA WITHOUT ENSURING THAT YOU
HAVE DISABLED THE AXIAL DRIVE AND THE XG POWER SWITCH (400VAC
SOURCE). TOUCHING ANY POINT AT 400VAC IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN ELEC-
TROCUTION.

DANGER
ELECTROCUTION!!
TWO PEOPLE MUST ALWAYS BE PRESENT WHEN THE 400 VAC SUPPLY IS
BEING MONITORED. WHILE ONE PERSON IS MAKING THE VOLTAGE MEA-
SUREMENT, THE OTHER PERSON IS STANDING NEAR THE XG POWER
SWITCH, READY TO FLIP THE SWITCH OFF IN THE EVENT OF AN EMER-
GENCY. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL IN-
JURY OR ELECTROCUTION.

DANGER
ELECTROCUTION!!
THE 750VDC IS FLOATING INSIDE THE XG UNITS.
IT TAKES MORE THAN 5 MINUTES TO BLEED OFF THE CAPACITORS IN THE
XG UNITS AFTER XG POWER SWITCH AT THE GANTRY REAR BASE IS
TURNED OFF.

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2-3 GANTRY ELECTRICAL HAZARD (Continued)

WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD!
LARGE FILTER CAPACITORS OF THE XG GENERATOR IN THE GANTRY COULD EXPLODE
UNDER CERTAIN SITUATIONS. THEREFORE, BE SURE THAT ALL GENERATOR COVERS
ARE IN PLACE AND THAT SAFETY GLASSES ARE WORN AT ALL TIMES. OTHERWISE,
PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR FROM FLYING DEBRIS SUBSEQUENT TO A CAPACITOR
EXPLOSION.

In addition to the cautions and warnings in this GANTRY ELECTRICAL HAZARD section, follow the steps below prior
to servicing the gantry:

D Always lockout/tag the system power line disconnect after shutting off power to the gantry. Verify the ab-
sence of electrical power before attempting any disassembly.

D Do not manually rotate the Gantry without knowing what you are touching.

D Only use the methods of voltage measurements that are depicted in the service documentation.

D Reinstall all covers where exposed voltages are accessible.

NOTICE
Electrostatic discharge hazard.
It is essential to link yourself to ground potential by wearing an anti–static wrist strap when
accessing any circuit board within the Gantry. No board should ever be accessed without
this precaution.

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2-4 OTHER GANTRY HAZARDS

Other areas of potential hazards and damage to hardware are listed below:

D X–ray radiation

D Thermal

D Slip Ring

2-4-1 X–ray Radiation

Due to higher x–ray power, risk to the service person increases. The Gantry does not have an audible x–ray on indica-
tor nor is it required by FDA. It does have visual indicators on the gantry display and on the rear cover of the gantry.
See Illustration 2–10.

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2-4-1 X–ray Radiation (continued)

WARNING
X–RAY EXPOSURE! X–RAY EXPOSURE IS HARMFUL TO HUMAN HEALTH! BE SURE THAT
THE SCAN ROOM IS CLEAR OF ALL PERSONNEL PRIOR TO MAKING X–RAY EXPOSURES.

Illustration 2–10 X–RAY ON Light

X–RAY ON LIGHT

FRONT REAR

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2-4-2 Thermal
Due to the high heat output of the tube during x–ray exposure, the tube casing, cooling plumbing and radiator can
become considerably hot.

WARNING
BURN HAZARD! NEVER TOUCH THE X–RAY TUBE CASING, THE COOLING LINES, OR THE
TUBE CASING RADIATOR UNTIL YOU KNOW THAT THEY ARE COOL. OTHERWISE,
PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR.

2-4-3 Slip Rings

DANGER
ELECTROCUTION!! THERE IS A LIVE CURRENT RUNNING THROUGH THE
GANTRY SLIP RING POWER BRUSHES. DO NOT SERVICE THE GANTRY SLIP
RINGS UNLESS THE CB1 AND CB2 IN THE PDU HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF
AND CHECKED.

NOTICE
Do not touch the slip rings with bare fingers because skin oil damages them. The slip rings
do not require periodic cleaning. If cleaning is required (in FMI, etc), only follow the cleaning
procedure described in the documentation.

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2-4-4 Laser Radiation

CAUTION
Damage to visual function!! Never look directly into the laser beam positioning lights. The
laser beam can severely harm the eyes.

The Laser beam Positioning Lights might be equipped with some systems, which contains the Caution Labels on the
Gantry cover and ring cover.

Illustration 2–11 Laser Caution Labels

CAUTION LABEL ON THE GANTRY COVER

CAUTION LABEL ON THE LASER APERTURE

(3 SHEETS ON THE GANTRY FRONT COVER, 2 SHEETS ON THE RING COVER)

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SECTION 3 – PDU SAFETY AWARENESS

3-1 GENERAL

Illustration 3–1 shows the different voltage levels in the PDU.

SAFETY GUIDELINES 3–1

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3-1 GENERAL (continued)

Illustration 3–1 PDU1 (220XXXX / 224XXXX) Voltage Levels (e.g. 400V system PDU)

SAFETY PROTECT COVER

(Guard against shock hazard)
RATING VOLTAGE
(480VAC – 115VAC) SAFETY PROTECT COVER
(Guard against shock hazard)
RATING VOLTAGE
(480VAC – 115VAC)

ÍÍ
ÍÍ
ÍÍ
ÍÍ
ÍÍ ÍÍÍÍÍ
ÍÍÍÍÍ Note:

ÍÍÍÍÍ
ÍÍÍÍÍ
For the 200V system
PDU, two protect
covers exists.

ÍÍÍÍÍ
ÍÍÍÍÍ
ÍÍÍÍÍ
ÍÍÍÍÍ
ÍÍÍÍÍ
ÍÍÍÍÍ
SAFETY PROTECT COVER
(Guard against shock hazard) SAFETY PROTECT COVER
RATING VOLTAGE (Guard against shock hazard)
(115VAC) RATING VOLTAGE
(200VAC, 115VAC)

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3-1 GENERAL (continued)

Illustration 3–2 PDU2 (229XXXX) Voltage Levels (e.g. 400V system PDU)

SAFETYPROTECT COVER
(Guard against shock hazard
)
RATING VOL TAGE
(480VAC~1 15VAC)

Note:
For the 200V system
PDU, two protect
cover exists

SAFETYPROTECT COVER
(Guard against shock hazard)
RATING VOL TAGE
(480VAC~1 15VAC)

SAFETYPROTECT COVER
(Guard against shock hazard)
RATING VOL
TAGE
(220VAC)

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3-1 GENERAL (continued)

DANGER
EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO SAFELY SERVICE THE PDU.
MORE THAN 100 KW OF POWER IS AVAILABLE AT THE PDU FOR SHORT PE-
RIODS OF TIME. THEREFORE, CONSIDER ALL POINTS WITHIN THE PDU TO
BE ELECTRICALLY HAZARDOUS. DO NOT PERFORM ANY WORK IN THE
PDU UNLESS IT IS DEENERGIZED. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

In addition to the warning above, follow the steps below prior to servicing the PDU:

D Connect voltage measuring equipment only when power is removed and the wall Power Distribution Box
(PDB) is locked and tagged.

D Always wear safety glasses.

D Be sure that all safety protect covers are in place before the PDU is energized. See Illustration 3–1.

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3-1 GENERAL (continued)

WARNING
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! POWER IS SUPPLIED TO THE PDU TERMINAL (TB1) FROM
THE HOSPITAL PDB (POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX). EVEN IF PDU POWER IS CUT OFF BY
THE CB1 AND CB2 BREAKERS IN THE PDU OR OC POWER–ON SWITCH, THIS TERMINAL
(TB1) ARE STILL LIVE.

Illustration 3–3 CB1, CB2 and TB1

PDU1 (220XXXX / 224XXXX)

TB1

ÈÈ ÈÈ
ÈÈ
ÈÈÈÈ
ÈÈ
ÈÈ
CB2
CB1

PDU2 200V (229XXXX) PDU2 400V (229XXXX)

TB1
ÈÈ TB1

ÈÈ ÈÈ
ÈÈ
ÈÈ
È ÈÈ
ÈÈ
TM2, TM5 TM2, TM5

ÈÈ
È CB2
ÈÈ
CB1 CB2 CB1

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SECTION 4 – EMERGENCY CONTROLS SUMMARY

4-1 GENERAL

This sections summarizes the type of emergency controls (Table 4–1) that are available to the service person and/or
the customer, some of which were previously discussed.

Take note in Table 4–1 that only the System Emergency Off Switch and the Primary Power Disconnect are the key
emergency controls because these two switches remove all power to all components of the system. Whereas, the
other emergency controls in Table 4–1 only effect part of the system.

DANGER
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICING OF THE CT SYSTEMS, BE SURE
YOU KNOW THE LOCATIONS OF THE SYSTEM EMERGENCY OFF SWITCH
AND THE PRIMARY POWER DISCONNECT. BOTH ARE NORMALLY LOCATED
NEAR THE GANTRY AND OC. FAILURE TO ACCESS THESE TWO CONTROLS
CAN RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF AN EMER-
GENCY.

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4-1 GENERAL (continued)

Note
The System Emergency OFF Switch and Primary Power Disconnect are the option kit (For GEMS–
Am Only).

TABLE 4–1
EMERGENCY CONTROLS

TYPE AVAILABLE TO: ILLUST. # PURPOSE

SERVICE CUSTOMER
CONSOLE EMERGEN- YES YES 2–3 DISABLES X–RAY DRIVES, GANTRY
CY STOP SWITCH DRIVES, AND TABLE DRIVES.
SYSTEM EMERGENCY YES YES ––– REMOVES ALL POWER TO ALL
OFF SWITCH COMPONENTS.
PRIMARY POWER DIS- YES YES ––– REMOVES ALL POWER TO ALL
CONNECT COMPONENTS.
AXIAL DRIVE DISABLE YES NO 2–4 DISABLES GANTRY ROTATION.
SWITCH
XG POWER (400VAC) YES NO 2–7 DISABLES XG AC MAIN POWER
DISABLE SWITCH SUPPLY TO GANTRY.
EMERGENCY STOP YES YES 2–1 DISABLES X–RAY DRIVES, GANTRY,
SWITCHES ON GANTRY DRIVES, AND TABLE DRIVES.
(COVERS INSTALLED)
EMERGENCY STOP YES NO 2–2 DISABLES X–RAY DRIVES, GANTRY,
SWITCHES ON GANTRY DRIVES, AND TABLE DRIVES.
(COVERS REMOVED)

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EMC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

SECTION 1 – EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

1-1 EMC PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1-2 NOTICE UPON INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1-3 GENERAL NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1-3-1 Designation of Peripheral Equipment Connectable to This Product . . . . . . 1–2
1-3-2 Notice against User Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1-3-3 Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1-4 COUNTERMEASURES AGAINST EMC–RELATED ISSUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1-4-1 General Countermeasure Electromagnetic interference with other equipment 1–2
1-5 NOTICE ON SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

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SECTION 1 – EMC

1-1 EMC PERFORMANCE

This CT system may characteristically cause electromagnetic interference with other equipment, either through air
or connecting cables. The term EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) indicates capability of the equipment, which
curbs electromagnetic influence from other equipment and at the same time does not affect other equipment with
similar electromagnetic radiation from itself.
This product is designed to fully comply with the group 1,Class A of EN60601–1–2 (IEC60601–1–2), in EMC regula-
tions.

Proper installation following this service manual is required in order to achieve the full EMC performance
of this product.

The product must be installed as stipulated in [1–2. Notice upon Installation of the Product]. In case of issues related
to EMC, please follow procedures stated in [1–4. Countermeasures against EMC–Related Issues].

1-2 NOTICE UPON INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT

1. Use either power supply cords provided by GEMS or ones designated by GEMS. Products equipped with power
source plug should be plugged into the fixed power socket which has the protective grounding conductor. Con-
nect a three–pole plug to a three–pole socket without using a three–pole–to–two–pole converter.

2. Connect the permanent grounding equipment to the protective earth terminal of the place where the protective
grounding conductor of the equipment is set up.

3. Locate the equipment as far as possible from other electronic equipment.

4. Be sure to use either any cables provided by GEMS or ones designated by GEMS. Wire these cables following
these installation procedures.
i.e. Wire power cables separately from signal cables.

5. Lay out the main equipment and other peripherals following these installation procedures.

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1-3 GENERAL NOTICE

1-3-1 Designation of Peripheral Equipment Connectable to This Product

Use the optional peripheral equipment, as designated by GEMS, to satisfy EMC requirement. Avoid using other equip-
ment than designated by GEMS. Failure to comply with this instruction may result in poor EMC performance of the
product.

1-3-2 Notice against User Modification

Never modify this product. Unilateral User modification may cause degradation in EMC performance. Modification
of the product includes;

a. Changes in cable (length, material, wiring etc.).

b. Changes in system installation / layout.

c. Changes in system configuration / components.

d. Changes in means of fixing system / parts (cover open / close, cover screwing).

1-3-3 Others
Operate the system with all covers closed. If you open any cover for some reason, be sure to shut it before starting
/ resuming operation. Operating the system with any cover open may affects EMC performance.

1-4 COUNTERMEASURES AGAINST EMC–RELATED ISSUES

Generally it is very difficult to grapple with issues related to EMC. It may take much time and cost.

1-4-1 General Countermeasure Electromagnetic interference with other equipment(s)

1. Electromagnetic interference may be alleviated by positioning other equipment(s) far from the system.

2. Electromagnetic interference may be mitigated by changing the relative location (installation angle) between the
system and other equipment(s).

3. Electromagnetic interference may be eased by changing wiring locations of power / signal cables of other equip-
ment(s).

4. Electromagnetic influence may be reduced by altering the path of power supply for other equipment(s).

1-5 NOTICE ON SERVICE

1. Ensure that all screws are tight after servicing. Loose screws may cause the degradation in EMC performance.

2. In case the RF gasket of this system is broken, replace it with a new one immediately.

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APPENDIX A – SYMBOLS AND CLASSIFICATION

Symbol Publication Description

417–5032 Alternating Current

335–1 Three–phase Alternating Current

3

335–1 Three–phase Alternating Current with neutral con-

3N ductor

Direct Current

417–5019 Protective Earth (Ground)

348 Attention, consult ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS

417–5008 OFF (Power: disconnection from the mains)

417–5007 ON (Power: connection to the mains)

Warning, HIGH VOLTAGE

Emergency Stop

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Symbol Publication Description

Type B

417–5339 X–ray Source Assembly Emitting

417–5009 Standby

Start

Table Set

Abort

Intercom

(on Operator Console)

Power On: light on
Standby: light off

Warning sign :
Radiation of Laser Apparatus

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Symbol Description
Microphone (Mic)

Contrast

Brightness

50_C System storage prior to installation:

Maintain storage temperature between –10° C and +50° C

–10_C

System storage prior to installation:

Maintain non–condensing storage
humidity below 90%
DO NOT store system longer than 90 days

Humidity 10–90%
Excluding Condensation

System storage and shipment:

Air Pressure Maintain Air Pressure between 700 and 1060hPa
700–1060hPa

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CLASS 1 EQUIPMENT
Any permanently installed equipment containing operator or patient accessible surfaces must provide backup protec-
tion against electric shock,in case the BASIC INSULATION fails. In addition to BASIC INSULATION,Class1 equip-
ment contains a direct connection to a PROTECTIVE(EARTH) CONDUCTOR which prevents shocks when a person
touches a broken piece of equipment or touches two different equipment surfaces simultaneously.

TYPE B EQUIPMENT
CLASS I, II, or III EQUIPMENT or EQUIPMENT with INTERNAL ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCES provide an ade-
quate degree of protection against electric shock arising from (allowable) LEAKAGE CURRENTS or a breakdown
in the reliability of the protective earth connection.

ORDINARY EQUIPMENT
Enclosed EQUIPMENT without protection against the ingress of water.

OPERATION 0f EQUIPMENT
CONTINUOUS OPERATION WITH INTERMITTENT LOADING.

Operation in which EQUIPMENT is connected continuously to the SUPPLY MAINS.The stated permissible loading
time is so short that the long term on–load operating temperature is not attained.The ensuing interval in loading is,
however, not sufficiently long for cooling down to the long term no–load operating temperature.

EQUIPMENT not suitable for use in the presence of a FLAMMABLE ANESTHETIC MIXTURE WITH AIR or WITH
OXYGEN or NITROUS OXIDE.

CLEANING
The system is NOT WATERPROOF. It is NOT designed to protect internal components against the ingress of liq-
uids.Clean external system surfaces(Gantry,table,consoles and accessories)with a soft cloth dipped in hot water and
wrung DAMP/DRY. (NOT dripping!) IF NECESSARY, use only mild (dish washing liquid) soap to remove dirt.

NOTICE
Avoid damage to equipment! Some ”spray and wipe”cleaners etch and permanently cloud
clear plastic surfaces!! Use only warm water and mild liquid soap to clean surfaces.

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