GE AMX-II User Manual

GENERAL ELECTRIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS
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4-2 Crosshair Position Check
initial conditions: Same as Section 4-1.
AMX-il X-RAY UNIT
SM A0654E
OPERATION
RESULTS EXPECTED
SERVICE REFERENCE
la. Position tube unit
and collimator to project
light field on a smooth
light surface such as a.
wall at 40” SID.(1.016 m)
b. Darken theroom and
energize the field light.
Slowiy move each blade set
toward the closed position
while observing the light
pattern.
The illuminated area on the wall should
show equal rectangles of light on either
side of the crosshair shadows as each set
of blades is moved toward the closed
position.
Chapter 4, Section 4-1.
4-3 Extension Cylinder Alignment Check (Optional Accessory)
Initial conditions:
Same as Section 4-1.
OPERATION
RESULTS EXPECTED
SERVICE REFERENCE
ta. Position the tube unit
and coilimator to project
the light field on a smooth
reflective surface such as
a wall at 40” SID. (1.016m)
b. Slide the extension
cylinder into the tracks
at the bottom of the
collimator.
ο. Darken the room and
energize the field light.
The illuminated area on the cassette
should show equal sectors of light on
either side of the crosshair shadows.
Chapter 4, Section 4-3.
4-4 Alignment Checks
Initial conditions:
Main power circuit breaker—ON
X-ray generator standby switch-ON
Battery charge indicator—Green band
Charger cord retracted
OPERATION
RESULTS EXPECTED
SERVICE REFERENCE
la. Position a loaded
14” x 17” (35.5 cm x 43.2 cm)
cassette under the collimator.
Using the collimator measuring
tape, set SID at 48” (1.2 m).
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GE AMX-II Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	AMX-II
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English