Chapter 2: Safety and Regulatory
Definium 5000 X-Ray System 5197809-1EN Rev. 4 (13 February 2008) 2-4
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WARNING: For diagnostic X-ray equipment specified to be used in combination with accessories or
other items not forming part of the same; attention to the possible adverse effect arising
from materials located in the X-ray beam. Refer to Table 2-1 for maximum attenuation
equivalent of possible materials located in the x-ray beam.
Table 2-1 Maximum Attenuation Equivalent mm AL
Item mm Al
Collimator without spectral filters 2
Collimator spectral filtration of 0.1mm Cu 3.1
Collimator spectral filtration of 0.2mm Cu 4.5
Detector Housing at 100 kV .9
Image Pasting patient barrier <0.08
Non-elevating table <1.05
Non-elevating table with carbon-fiber table top <1.0
Elevating table with carbon-fiber table top <1.2
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY!
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