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EPS 45-80 High-Voltage Generator
Technical Manual
MANUAL P/N 9894.00.G6

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Summary

A. GENERAL

A.1 Intended Purpose

Defines the generator's use in diagnostic interventional radiology.

A.2 Application Note

Specifies the manual's scope for EPS 45-80 X-ray generator, RAD & RF configs.

A.2 Documentation

Describes the manual's content on installation, setup, maintenance, and specifications.

A.3 Contraindications

States that no contraindications are known for products in this manual.

B. SAFETY PROCEDURES

B.1 Electrical Safety

Guidelines for safe operation and access to internal parts of the equipment.

B.2 Radiation Safety

Precautions for protecting personnel from X-ray radiation hazards.

B.3 Class l Equipment

Requirement for earth grounding by a protective earth conductor for electrical safety.

C. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Guidance and Manufacturers Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions

Declaration for intended use in specified electromagnetic environments and compliance.

EMC Instructions

Guidelines for avoiding interference and ensuring proper operation in electromagnetic environments.

D. IMPORTANT SYMBOLS

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO EPSILON HF GENERATOR

1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Overview of the EPS 45-80 High-Voltage generator's design and capabilities.

1.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed technical specifications for generator performance and features.

1.3 REGULATION AND STANDARDS

Lists applicable standards and regulations the generators comply with.

1.4 PERFORMANCE ACCURACY AND REPEATABILITY

Defines the accuracy and repeatability specifications for generator performance.

2.0 INSTALLATION

2.1 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Guidelines and checks before starting the installation process.

2.2 INTERCONNECTION OVERVIEW

Provides a diagram and overview of system interconnections.

2.3 INSTALLATION SETUP

Recommendations for physical installation layout and clearances.

2.4 POWER LINE CONNECTION

Detailed instructions for connecting the generator to the power line.

2.5 X-RAY TUBE CONNECTION

Procedures for connecting the X-ray tube, including HV cables and stator.

2.6 EPSILON OPERATOR CONSOLE INSTALLATION

Instructions for installing and connecting the operator console.

2.7 SYSTEM GROUNDING

Critical information on protective earth ground and system grounding configurations.

2.8 MECHANICAL ENCLOSURE OF THE GENERATOR

Recommendations for mechanical enclosure for electrical security.

3.0 INTERFACING

3.1 SIGNAL INTERFACING TABLES

Tables detailing signal connections for various boards and connectors.

3.2 EXPOSURE SWITCHES

Interfacing of PREP, RAD, and Fluoro switches for remote activation.

3.3 EXPOSURE TRIGGERS

Information on RAD and Fluoro trigger inputs for synchronization.

3.4 PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL INPUTS

Details on configuring programmable inputs for various functions.

3.5 DIGITAL OUTPUTS

Specification and types of digital outputs for interfacing purposes.

3.6 AEC MODE INTERFACE

Interfacing AEC sensors like Ion Chambers, PMT, and Photodiodes.

3.7 FLUORO INTERFACE

Interfacing for Fluoro functions, including image intensifier and trigger.

3.8 COMMUNICATION PORTS

Information on serial and USB communication ports for PC and console.

4.0 SYSTEM SETUP

4.1 GENERATOR POWER-ON TEST

Procedure for verifying generator status after power-on.

4.2 EPSILON PC TOOLS PROGRAM

Instructions for installing and connecting the Epsilon PC Tools program.

4.3 EPS GENERATOR CONFIGURATION

Configuration of software and hardware options for the generator.

4.4 TUBE SETUP

Process for selecting and loading X-ray tube charts.

4.5 WORKSTATION CONFIGURATION

Setting up parameters for each workstation.

4.6 FLUORO CONFIGURATION

Configuration settings specific to Fluoroscopy mode.

4.7 APR SETUP

Procedure for setting up the Anatomical Program (APR) technique chart.

4.8 CONSOLE, LANGUAGE & TIME SETTINGS

Adjusting console brightness, contrast, volume, language, and clock.

5.0 FIELD-CALIBRATION

5.1 INITIAL TURN ON TESTS

Performing initial verification tests before tube calibration.

5.2 X-RAY TUBE CALIBRATION

Procedure for calibrating the X-ray tube's filament current and operating parameters.

5.3 EXPOSURE TESTS

Performing tests to verify kV waveform and mAs accuracy.

5.4 MAXIMUM FLUOROSCOPIC ENTRANCE EXPOSURE RATE

Adjusting the maximum Fluoroscopic Entrance Exposure Rate to meet regulations.

5.5 FLUORO DOSE STABILIZATION (BRIGHTNESS ADJUST)

Adjusting brightness and dose stabilization for Fluoro image quality.

5.6 FLUORO kV;mA TRACKING CURVES (CONTRAST ADJUST)

Customizing kV to mA tracking curves for Fluoro contrast adjustment.

5.7 ION CHAMBER SETUP & AEC CALIBRATION

Detailed steps for setting up ion chambers and calibrating the AEC mode.

5.8 IMAGE BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting image brightness using PMT or other AEC sensors.

6.0 USER ACCEPTANCE TESTS

6.1 OPERATOR CONSOLE ACCEPTANCE TEST

Criteria and steps for acceptance testing the operator console functionality.

6.2 ACCURACY OF LOADING FACTORS

Tests verifying the accuracy of kV, mA, and mAs under various conditions.

6.3 REPRODUCIBILITY OF LOADING FACTORS

Tests to verify the reproducibility of radiation output.

6.4 LINEARITY OF LOADING FACTORS

Tests to verify the linearity of radiation output.

6.5 CONSTANCY OF AEC MODE

Tests to demonstrate the constancy of the AEC mode.

6.6 AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL LIMIT

Tests for the automatic exposure control limit.

6.7 FLUORO MODE

Tests for Fluoro console functions and entrance exposure rates.

7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING & SERVICING

7.1 WARNING

General safety warnings for servicing personnel.

7.2 EXPOSURE INHIBITION

Conditions causing exposure inhibition due to limits or interlocks.

7.3 FAULT CONDITIONS

How abnormal exposure terminations and faults are signaled.

7.4 OPERATOR MESSAGES

Explanation of operator messages and their meanings.

7.5 DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES

Overview of diagnostic tools and features for troubleshooting.

7.6 REPLACEMENT OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Procedures for replacing hardware components and updating software.

7.7 THEORY OF OPERATION

Explanation of functional blocks and principles of operation.

7.8 CONFIDENCE TEST

Tests to perform before leaving a site after an intervention.

8.0 MAINTENANCE

8.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Recommended maintenance schedule for generator upkeep.

8.2 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

Detailed procedures for periodic and annual maintenance tasks.

8.3 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Guidelines for packaging and shipping the unit safely.

8.4 PARTS MANUAL

List of parts and their identification for the generator.

9.0 INSTALLATION REPORT

9.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Basic installation details including installer, site, and dates.

9.2 GENERATOR INSTALLATION

Checks for material inspection, line voltage, and grounding.

9.3 EPSILON CONFIGURATION

Configuration of workstations, Fluoro, inputs, outputs, and backup data.

9.4 INITIAL TURN-ON

Tests performed during the initial power-on sequence.

9.5 FIELD CALIBRATION

Records results for X-ray tube calibration and Fluoro adjustments.

9.6 USER ACCEPTANCE TESTS

Refers to Section 6 for user acceptance test procedures.

Heico EMD Epsilon EPS 45-80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHeico
ModelEMD Epsilon EPS 45-80
CategoryPortable Generator
LanguageEnglish