Innova 2000 Cardiovascular Imaging System
GE Medical Systems
Pre–Installation Manual
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1 CABLE CHANNELING
1-1 Conduit
Conduit has some important restrictions when used with modularized X-ray systems. The primary
consideration is that most of the cables used are preterminated, which greatly simplifies
interconnection, but makes cable-pulling difficult because of the added dimensions of the connectors.
Conduit must be large enough to pass the cable and connector through with all other cables already in
the conduit. Also consider the possibility of additional cables being together added as the system is
being developed.
The use of conduit is recommended for cables running overhead between rooms, especially when a
diagonal run provides the shortest cable path.
1-2 Floor Duct
Floor duct has advantages when used with a single room or two adjacent rooms.
Floor duct combines
a neat, functional appearance with accessibility and room for expansion. The disadvantage is the
amount of work required to install it, which is generally prohibitive in old installations. For the same
reason, it is impractical to attempt to add on to existing floor duct systems.
1-3 Raceway
The raceway provided by General Electric Medical Systems offers some unique advantages. It is very
easy to use in existing structures, since it is surface-mounted. There is no problem with preterminated
cables, since the entire raceway system can be opened. Raceway systems are relatively easy to
expand, as compared to other means of routing cables. Equipment cabinets have been designed for
extensive interfacing with raceways. For more information on raceway systems, refer to Direction
46–014232,
Surface Raceway System
.
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