GE AMX 4+ Technical Publications

AMX−4+ OPERATION
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES)
REV 10 om 2166913−100
7−2
TABLE 7−1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance/Checks Frequency
Replace counterweight cable
Every 5 years
Inspect counterweight cable Every year (Refer to Appendix 6 of 2173227−100, AMX−4+
Periodic Maintenance)
Verify no movement between collimator and tube unit Every 12 months, verify that there is no movement between the
collimator and X−ray tube. If any movement is detected, you
MUST remove the collimator and inspect all related fasteners.
Refer to Direction 2173225−100, AMX−4+ Service for additional
information.
Extension arm inspection Every year (Refer to Section 3−3 in Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check)
Collimator general inspection and adjustment Every year (Refer to Section 3−4 in Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check)
Filament and rotor interlocks Every year (Refer to Section 3−5, Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check)
X−ray tube anode rotation Every year (Refer to Section 3−5, Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check)
Column and carriage assembly inspection Every year (Refer to Section 3−3 in Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Checks)
mAs accuracy Every year (Refer to Appendix 4, Direction 2173227−100,
AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance)
kVp accuracy Every year (Refer to kVp Accuracy and Indirect Linearity" (Test
3−3) in Tab 3 of Direction 46−013894, System Field Test
for HHS)
Operator displays Every year (Refer to Generator Operator Indicators" (Test 3−1) in
Tab 3 of Direction 46−013894, System Field Test for HHS)
Cross hair Every year (Refer to Appendix 3, Direction 2173227−100,
AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance)
Collimator alignment Every year (Refer to Appendix 3, Direction 2173227−100,
AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance)
Field size indicator Every year (Refer to Appendix 3, Direction 2173227−100,
AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance)
Rotational detent Every year (Refer to Section 3−4, Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check)
Exposure tone is audible and x−ray on indicators light
up when handswitch depressed to expose position
Every year
Auxiliary items (battery charger, HV cables, etc.) Every year
Equipment and Serial Number:
Date of Inspection: _
Maintenance Check Performed By:
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY!
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GE AMX 4+ Specifications

General

Type	Mobile X-ray System
Maximum kVp	125 kVp
Collimator	Manual Collimator
Battery	Rechargeable, lead-acid
Image Receptor Compatibility	CR and DR systems
Focal Spot Size	1.2 mm
mAs Range	0.04 - 320 mAs
X-ray Tube	Rotating Anode