GE Diamond - 4.2 Compression Force Display & Selection; 4.3 ParkBack

4 User interface characteristics
18 GE Healthcare 86500-IMG rev 3
Detectors are not moved mechanically, but are selected by software.
Fig 4.2. Positioning Control Center membrane panel
4.2 COMPRESSION FORCE DISPLAY & SELECTION
The selected force is shown on an LED display. The force values are
programmed by your service technician and the maximum value can be
from 78N (8kg / 18lbs) to 200N (20.4kg / 45lbs). User selection of the
compression force limit is made using the compression force control
buttons (5).
4.3 PARKBACK
The tube can be motor-driven backwards 19 cm (7 1/2”) for totally free
access to the breast from above. This is particularly useful in oblique and
lateral positioning or for biopsy procedures. The motorized movement is
controlled by buttons located on both sides of the tube head and also
from buttons on top of the tube head.
Pressing the button drives the tube head until it comes to its end position.
If it meets an object, it will stop. The ParkBack button may be pressed
once or continuously, depending on the country-specific regulations for
motorized movements. Pressing any button will stop all movements.
NOTE!
The moving tube head may alarm the patient. Please inform the patient
that the tube is about to move and that it will stop automatically if it
meets an obstruction.
The tube head can be programmed to move back automatically (if
country-specific regulations allow this) if the C-arm drives to projections
over 15°.
If the patient’s head is in the way of the movement, the tube head either
stops or drives back again. If the tube head is in the park position when
the exposure button is pressed, it will automatically drive forwards into its
exposure position first. This happens before X-ray tube ‘Preparation’
(preheat) phase takes place. If the exposure button is released, the
forward movement stops. This automatic drive function is disabled with
biopsy paddles and Delta 32 or if no cassette holder or paddle is attached.
Fig 4.3. Control buttons at the
top of Diamond
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY!
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