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Compression belt

The compression belt provides additional fixation for the patient on the table.

It can be adjusted to patient thickness.

Figure 54: Compression belt

146 | DR 400 | Radiographic Table and X-Ray Tube Stand

3231E EN 20210708 1530

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Table of Contents2
Legal Notice7
Introduction to this Manual8
Scope of this Manual9
About the Safety Notices in this Document10
Disclaimer11
Introduction to DR 40012
Intended Use13
Intended User14
Configuration15
Applied Parts16
Options and Accessories18
Operation Controls19
Radiographic Table20
Radiographic Wall Stand21
Control Panel of the X-Ray Tube Stand22
Tube Head Display23
NX Application on the NX Workstation24
Software Console25
DR Detector Switch26
X-Ray Generator Mini Console27
Manual Collimator29
Automatic Collimator30
Portable DR Detector31
Emergency Stop Button32
Emergency Shutdown Power Switch33
Installation34
HF-Emission and Immunity34
Radiation Protection35
Monitoring of Personnel36
Protected Area and Significant Zones of Occupancy37
Labels42
Warning Labels on the Radiographic Table44
Warning Labels on the Radiographic Wall Stand44
Type Label45
DR Detector Identification Label46
Additional Labeling of the Radiographic Table47
Additional Labeling of the Radiographic Wall Stand49
Labeling of the Bucky50
Labeling of the Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)52
Labeling of the DR Generator Sync Box53
Cleaning and Disinfecting54
Cleaning55
Disinfecting57
Disinfecting Safety Directions58
Approved Disinfectants59
Maintenance60
Maintenance of the Radiographic Table60
Safety Directions64
General Safety Directions65
Safety Directions for the X-Ray System67
Safety Directions for the Radiographic Table69
Basic Workflow70
Starting the System71
Automated Workflow for Warming-Up of X-Ray Tube71
Performing an Exposure Using the DR Detector73
Step 1: Retrieve the Patient Info74
Step 2: Select the Exposure75
Step 3: Prepare the Exposure76
Step 4: Check the Exposure Settings77
Step 5: Execute the Exposure78
Step 6: Perform a Quality Control79
Performing an Exposure Using a CR Cassette80
Step 1: Retrieve the Patient Info81
Step 2: Select the Exposure82
Step 3: Prepare the Exposure83
Step 4: Check the Exposure Settings84
Step 5: Execute the Exposure85
Step 6: Repeat Steps 2 to 5 for the Next Subexposures86
Step 7: Digitize the Image87
Step 8: Perform a Quality Control88
X-Ray System Positioning89
Radiographic Table Exposures90
Oblique Exposures91
Lateral Exposures92
Radiographic Wall Stand Exposures93
Stopping the System94
Guidelines for Pediatric Applications95
Software Console and Tube Head Display97
Action Buttons98
Planned Exposures99
Image Preview Window100
Main Screen of the Tube Head Display101
Position Parameters102
X-Ray Tube Stand Tracks Table Height103
X-Ray Tube Stand Tracks Wall Stand Height104
Collimator Parameters106
X-Ray Modality Status Frame107
Ready for Exposure Status108
Modality Position109
DR Detector Switch110
Filter Status111
Grid Status112
Radiation Status113
Unknown Status114
Generator Controls115
Radiographic Working Modes116
Radiographic Parameters118
Focal Spot Indicator119
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)120
X-Ray Tube Load123
DAP Value124
Heat Units125
X-Ray Modality Controls126
System Messages127
Radiographic Table and X-Ray Tube Stand129
Positioning the X-Ray Tube Stand132
Stop Positions134
Collision Indicator135
Positioning the Radiographic Table136
Positioning the Floating Tabletop137
Adjusting Height138
Positioning the Bucky139
Radiographic Table Accessories140
Mounting the Patient Hand Grips141
Mounting the Tabletop Hand Grips142
Collision Protection143
Mattress144
Lateral Cassette Holder145
Compression Belt146
Manual Collimator147
Dose Area Product Meter (DAP)147
Automatic Collimator149
Semi-Automatic Collimation Mode151
Manual Collimation Mode152
Dose Area Product Meter (DAP)153
Effect of SID on Patient Dose154
Radiographic Wall Stand155
Positioning the Radiographic Wall Stand157
Radiographic Wall Stand Accessories159
Patient Hand Grips160
Mounting the Overhead Handle161
Spacer162
Wall Stand Fixation Kit163
Bucky164
Bucky Configuration166
Rotating the Bucky167
Loading of the Bucky in the Radiographic Table168
Loading of the Bucky in the Radiographic Wall Stand169
Unloading of the Bucky in the Radiographic Table170
Unloading of the Bucky in the Radiographic Wall Stand171
Automatic Cassette Size Sensing172
Centering and Collimating173
Bucky Types175
Cassette and Detector Formats177
Standard Cassette Formats178
DR Detector Formats and Orientation179
Orientation of DR 10S in the Bucky180
Orientation of DR 14S in the Bucky181
Orientation of DX-D 10C, DX-D 10G in the Bucky183
Using DX-D 45C, DX-D 45G, XD 10, XD⁺10 Only Outside the Bucky184
Grids185
Anti-Scatter Grids186
Grid Focal Distance Color Indication187
Grid Detection188
Storage Box for DR Detector and Grids189
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)190
X-Ray Generator Mini Console191
Starting and Stopping the Generator192
X-Ray Tube Start-Up Modes193
X-Ray Generator Messages and Warning Signals194
X-Ray Generator Errors196
Error Numbers197
Exposure Parameters202
Problem Solving205
Restoring Connection between Generator and NX after Generator Failure206
Automatic Collimation Always too Wide or too Narrow207
Empty Bucky Failure, Double Exposure Failure208
No Table Movement210
DR Detector Is Exceeding the Maximum Working Temperature211
DR Detector Must be Recalibrated212
System Does Not Start Completely if Collimator Is in Manual Mode213
Tube Head Display Shows Screen to Check Network Connection214
Radiographic Parameter Limits215
Product Information216
Compatibility217
Connectivity218
Compliance219
General220
Safety220
Electromagnetic Compatibility220
X-Ray Safety220
X-Ray Accuracy221
Environmental Compliance221
Biocompatibility221
Usability221
Equipment Classification222
Patient Data Security223
Product Complaints224
Environmental Protection225
System Documentation226
Training227
Technical Data228
DR 400 Technical Data229
Generator Technical Data231
Radiographic Table and X-Ray Tube Stand Technical Data233
Radiographic Wall Stand Technical Data236
X-Ray Tube Technical Data238
Bucky Unit Technical Data240
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) Technical Data243
Manual Collimator Technical Data244
Automatic Collimator Technical Data245
Dose Area Product Meter (IBA DAP) Technical Data246
Dose Area Product Meter (Vacutec DAP) Technical Data247
Fixed DR Detector248
Portable DR Detector Technical Data252
NX Workstation Technical Data253
DR Generator Sync Box Technical Data254
Remarks for HF-Emission and Immunity255
Immunity to RF Wireless Communication Equipment260
Precautions on EMC261
Cables, Transducers and Accessories262
Maintenance on EMC Relevant Parts265

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