GE Diamond User Manual

86500-IMG rev 3 GE Healthcare i
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 General information .......................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Radiation protection.......................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Serial number and year of manufacture..............................................................................................3
1.4 Markings in the manual................................................................................................................................3
2 Operating controls................................................................................................... 5
3 Preparations for operation .................................................................................... 9
3.1 Precautionary actions for safe use..........................................................................................................9
3.2 Switching on the unit .....................................................................................................................................9
3.3 Control panel...................................................................................................................................................10
3.4 Accessories......................................................................................................................................................10
3.4.1 Compression paddles .................................................................................................................................11
3.4.2 Insertion and removal of compression paddles ............................................................................12
3.4.2.1 Insertion ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.4.3 Cassette holders............................................................................................................................................13
3.4.4 Insertion and removal of Buckies..........................................................................................................14
3.4.5 Insertion and removal of the face shield...........................................................................................15
3.4.6 Diaphragms.....................................................................................................................................................16
3.4.7 Additional product accessories..............................................................................................................16
3.4.8 Connections to the system.......................................................................................................................16
4 User interface characteristics .............................................................................17
4.1 AutoPoint detector .......................................................................................................................................17
4.2 Compression force display & selection...............................................................................................18
4.3 ParkBack ...........................................................................................................................................................18
4.4 ProForm Synchro Buckies.........................................................................................................................19
4.5 PaddleLogic .....................................................................................................................................................19
5 Operating procedures...........................................................................................21
5.1 Anatomic C-Arm Rotation (ACR).............................................................................................................21
5.2 Vertical movement (up and down movement) ...............................................................................22
5.3 Selection of the projection angle...........................................................................................................22
5.4 Beam filter selection....................................................................................................................................24
5.5 Collimator .........................................................................................................................................................25
5.5.1 Diaphragms.....................................................................................................................................................25
5.5.2 X-ray field illumination light .....................................................................................................................25
5.6 Compression system...................................................................................................................................26
5.6.1 Paddles ..............................................................................................................................................................26
5.6.2 Compression Foot Pedals .........................................................................................................................26
5.6.3 Compression controls.................................................................................................................................28
5.6.4 Motorized compression .............................................................................................................................28
5.6.5 Manual compression wheels...................................................................................................................29
5.6.6 ECS compression system ..........................................................................................................................29
5.6.7 Positioning data display.............................................................................................................................30
5.7 Patient positioning........................................................................................................................................30
5.7.1 ECS movement...............................................................................................................................................31
5.7.2 Cranio-Caudal (CC) Projection.................................................................................................................31
5.7.3 Oblique projection ........................................................................................................................................33
5.7.4 Medio-Lateral Projection...........................................................................................................................34
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GE Diamond Specifications

General

Model	Diamond
Type	Digital Mammography System
X-ray Tube Voltage	20-35 kV
Manufacturer	GE
Technology	Digital
Detector Type	Amorphous Selenium (a-Se)
Compression Force	30-200 N
X-ray Tube	Molybdenum target
X-ray Tube Current	100 mA
Focal Spot Size	0.1/0.3 mm
Filter Options	Molybdenum, Rhodium
Workstation Compatibility	GE workstation
Power Requirements	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Regulatory Approvals	FDA, CE