Chapter 3: Hardware Overview
Definium AMX 700 X-Ray System 5161515-1EN Rev. 6 (10 February 2008) 3-3
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7 Column. The column rotates for tube placement. The tube moves vertically on the column.
Refer to Chapter 4: Moving and Positioning-Adjust Column and Telescoping Arm
(p. 4-6) for
more information.
8 LCD touch screen. The screen provides the means to take and view x-rays. Refer to Appendix
A: GE Portable DR Detector Operating Instructions for more information.
9 On/Off Key Switch. Refer to Chapter 4: Moving and Positioning-Turn Unit On
(p. 4-1) for more
information.
10 Display and control panel. Displays the status of the battery charge. When in acquisition
mode, displays the currently selected kVp and mAs and any system status messages or
errors. Refer to Control and Display Panel
(p. 3-5) for more information.
11 Hand switch for initiating exposures. Refer to Hand Switch
(p. 3-6) for more information.
NOTE: Some models may have a wireless “TechSwitch” in addition to the hand switch. Refer
to TechSwitch
(p. 3-7) for more information.
12 Drive handle. Grasp the drive handle and squeeze the release bar to move the unit.Refer to
Chapter 4: Moving and Positioning-Drive the Unit
(p. 4-1) for more information.
13 USB ports (between the drive handle and the detector). Allow you to connect USB accessory
devices, such as an external CD drive. There are also two USB ports on the front of the unit.
Refer to item 18.
14 GE Portable DR Detector and grid. Refer to Appendix A: GE Portable DR Detector Operating
Instructions for more information.
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