Chapter 3: System Overview
Definium 5000 X-Ray System 5197809-1EN Rev. 4 (13 February 2008) 3-4
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6 Tube-collimator assembly
Contains the x-ray tube, collimator, and controls. The tube-collimator assembly is able to
move to adjust the SID between the tube and detector.
Refer to System Movement Controls
(p. 3-8) for more information about system movement
controls from the console screen.
7 Control panel
Allows control of the system position and exam techniques (generator). Buttons on the
control panel are duplicated on the image receptor handle.
Refer to Chapter 3:
System Overview-System Movement Controls (p. 3-8) for more
information.
8 Automatic collimator
Refer to Automatic Collimator
(p. 3-18) for more information.
9 Safety light beams
The two photocell lights on the swivel arm protect the patient and operator from system
movement by either slowing or stopping movement when the lights are interrupted.
• Beam 1: Disables all movements (except for arm up movement). All movements are
enabled once the beam is cleared.
• Beam 2: Detects the patient on the table and automatically activates Low Speed
movement. Also stops the swivel arm from lowering below the table top and prevents
arm rotation.
Figure 3-4 Safety light beams
10 Radiographic table
Supports the patient during the exam.
Radiographic table is an optional purchase. Refer to Options and Accessories
(p. 3-21) for
more information.
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