Chapter 3: System Overview
Definium 5000 X-Ray System 5197809-1EN Rev. 4 (13 February 2008) 3-1
Operator Manual © 2008 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.
Chapter 3: System Overview
This chapter describes the system hardware, movement controls, and accessories.
Refer to the Definium 5000 Pre-Installation Manual (part number 5192967-100) for a complete list of
specifications, dimensions, and room layout recommendations.
Topics covered include:
• Hardware Overview
(p. 3-2)
– Tube, Arm, and Image Receptor
(p. 3-2)
– Control Room Interface Box (CRIB)
(p. 3-5)
– Hand Switch
(p. 3-6)
• System Movements
(p. 3-7)
– System Movement Controls
(p. 3-8)
– Position System from Touch Screen Console
(p. 3-11)
– Emergency Stop
(p. 3-15)
– Anti-collision System
(p. 3-16)
– Modify Positions
(p. 3-13)
• Interchangeable Grids
(p. 3-17)
• Automatic Collimator
(p. 3-18)
– Tube-Collimator Assembly Positioning
(p. 3-20)
• Options and Accessories
(p. 3-21)
– Copper Filtration
(p. 3-21)
– Radiographic Mobile Tables
(p. 3-22)
– Grid and Accessories Holder
(p. 3-23)
– Weight-bearing Stand
(p. 3-23)
– Image Pasting Patient Positioner
(p. 3-24)
– Remote Control
(p. 3-25)
– DAP Meter
(p. 3-26)
• Error Messages
(p. 3-27)
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