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46 | Valory (system with floor mounted column) | Introduction

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Table of Contents2
Legal Notice6
Introduction to this Manual7
Scope of this Manual8
About the Safety Notices in this Document9
Disclaimer10
Introduction11
Intended Use12
Intended User13
System Overview14
Options and Accessories16
Operation Controls17
Radiographic Table18
Radiographic Wall Stand19
X-Ray Tube Head Unit20
MUSICA Acquisition Workstation (NX)22
Software Console23
DR Detector Switch24
X-Ray Generator Mini Console (Spellman)25
Manual Collimator27
Portable DR Detector28
Emergency Stop Button29
Emergency Shutdown Power Switch30
Power off Behaviour31
Installation32
HF-Emission and Immunity32
Radiation Protection33
Monitoring of Personnel34
Protected Area and Significant Zones of Occupancy35
Guidelines for Pediatric Applications41
Effect of SID on Patient Dose43
Labels44
Warning Labels on the Radiographic Table47
Warning Labels on the Radiographic Wall Stand48
Warning Labels on the Floor Mounted Column and Tube Head Unit49
Type Label50
Additional Labeling of the Radiographic Table51
Additional Labeling of the Radiographic Wall Stand52
Additional Labeling of the Floor Mounted Column and Tube Head Unit53
Additional Labeling of the Main Control Box54
Type Labels of Accessories55
DR Detector Identification Label57
About the Software58
Cleaning and Disinfecting59
Maintenance63
Maintenance Actions64
Checklist before and after Operation67
Checklist for the Floor Mounted Column and Tube Head Unit69
Checklist for the Radiographic Table70
Checklist for the Radiographic Wall Stand71
Safety Directions72
General Safety Directions73
Safety Directions for the X-Ray System77
Safety Directions for the Radiographic Table79
Safety Directions for the Floor Mounted Column80
Basic Workflow81
Starting the System82
Automated Workflow for Warming-Up of X-Ray Tube82
Performing an Exposure Using the DR Detector84
Step 1: Retrieve the Patient Info85
Step 2: Select the Exposure85
Step 3: Prepare the Exposure86
Step 4: Check the Exposure Settings88
Step 5: Execute the Exposure89
Step 6: Perform a Quality Control90
Performing an Exposure Using a CR Cassette91
Step 1: Retrieve the Patient Info92
Step 2: Select the Exposure93
Step 3: Prepare the Exposure94
Step 4: Check the Exposure Settings95
Step 5: Execute the Exposure96
Step 6: Repeat Steps 2 to 5 for the Next Subexposures97
Step 7: Digitize the Image98
Step 8: Perform a Quality Control99
Stopping the System100
Software Console101
X-Ray Modality Status Frame102
Ready for Exposure Status103
Modality Position104
DR Detector Switch105
Filter Status106
Anti-Scatter Grid Status107
Radiation Status108
Unknown Status109
Generator Controls110
One Point, Two Point and Three Point Working Modes111
Radiographic Parameters113
Focal Spot Indicator114
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)115
X-Ray Tube Load119
DAP Value120
Heat Units121
X-Ray Modality Controls122
System Messages Screen123
Tube Head Display125
Status Information on the Tube Head Display125
Positioning the X-Ray Tube129
Stop Positions130
Centering the Tube Head on the Table131
Centering the Tube Head on the Wall Stand133
Positioning the Radiographic Table135
Positioning the Floating Tabletop136
Adjusting Height137
Positioning the Bucky138
Radiographic Table Accessories139
Mounting the Patient Hand Grips140
Lateral Cassette Holder141
Lateral Exposures141
Mounting the Compression Belt142
Mattress143
Positioning the Radiographic Wall Stand144
Radiographic Wall Stand Accessories145
Patient Hand Grips146
Mounting the Lateral Arm Rest147
Bucky148
Loading of the Bucky in the Table151
Loading of the Bucky in the Wall Stand152
Unloading of the Bucky in the Table154
Unloading of the Bucky in the Wall Stand155
Anti-Scatter Grids156
Anti-Scatter Grids157
Anti-Scatter Grid Focal Distance Color Indication158
Storage Box for DR Detector and Anti-Scatter Grids159
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)160
X-Ray Generator Mini Console161
Starting and Stopping the Generator162
X-Ray Tube Start-Up Modes163
X-Ray Generator Messages and Warning Signals (Spellman)164
Problem Solving165
Restoring Connection between Generator and NX after Generator Failure166
DR Detector Is Exceeding the Maximum Working Temperature167
DR Detector Must be Recalibrated168
Radiographic Parameter Limits169
Warning Messages170
Product Information171
Compatibility172
Connectivity173
Compliance174
General175
Safety175
Electromagnetic Compatibility175
X-Ray Safety176
X-Ray Accuracy176
Environmental Compliance176
Biocompatibility176
Usability176
Equipment Classification177
Foot Pedals178
Applied Parts178
Patient Data Security179
Requirements on the Operating Environment179
Product Complaints181
Environmental Protection182
System Documentation183
Training184
Technical Data185
Valory Technical Data186
Generator Technical Data187
Radiographic Table Technical Data189
Wall Stand Technical Data190
Floor Mounted Column Technical Data191
X-Ray Tube Technical Data192
Bucky Technical Data196
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) Technical Data197
Manual Collimator Technical Data198
Dose Area Product Meter (IBA DAP) Technical Data199
Portable DR Detector Technical Data200
Fixed Mounted DR Detector Technical Data201
NX Workstation Technical Data203
Remarks for HF-Emission and Immunity204
Immunity to RF Wireless Communication Equipment208
Precautions on EMC209
Cables, Transducers and Accessories210
Maintenance on EMC Relevant Parts211

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