Hologic Faxitron Path - Safety Interlocks and Indicators

FAXITRON PATH USER MANUAL | HOLOGIC | REVISION 024
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chedule of
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8 - 4
Interlocks, Lights, Error Messages – To be performed annually
Print this page to use as reference if needed.
Record results under “Safety Interlocks and Indicators” on the Periodic Maintenance Record –
Faxitron Path, located at the end of the Section.
8.8.0
Safety Interlocks
and Indicators
1. System must be powered on. The key lock switch should be in the 3 o’clock position with
the key captive.
2. Verify the “Power” led comes on. No other LED is illuminated at this time.
3. Verify the LCD screen illuminates and displays “System Idle” and there are no othe
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messages, such as “Door Open” at this time.
4. Open the specimen door. The LCD screen will display the message “Door Open”. When
the door is closed, this message should disappear.
5. Turn the computer and monitor “ON”. Vision software should automatically start. If the
software doesn’t automatically start, double-click the Vision Software icon to start the
imaging software. If this initiates a calibration, allow the calibration to fully complete.
6. Next, Click the Start Procedure button, then click the Patient Data button, and choose the
Enter Manually button to access the patient entry screen. Fill all fields marked with an
asterisk (*), and click the “Accept” button. This will allow for an exposure to be taken.
7. Verify that the “Ready” LED is on. The LCD will also display a “Ready” message.
8. Press the green “X-ray” button on the front of the Faxitron Path. The system should begin
taking an x-ray exposure. Make sure the LCD screen displays the bar indicator for the
exposure, as well as the exposure kV and time. Also check that the “X-Ray On” LED comes
on. You should also hear an a short beep about once per second during the exposure. Let
the exposure finish and make sure the image shows up on the computer screen.
9. Press the green button again to start another exposure. While the exposure is taking place,
press the red “Stop” button and the exposure should stop within 2 seconds of pressing the
button. Most notably the buzzer will stop sounding to indicate the exposure has stopped.
The software will display interruption errors, which is expected. The errors can be cleared
which will enable x-rays to be taken.
10. Press the green button again and let the exposure start. This time, open the specimen door,
which should disengage the safety switches and force the exposure to stop. The software
may display errors, clear them.