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General| Brand | LORAD |
|---|---|
| Model | AFFINITY Series |
| Category | Medical Equipment |
| Language | English |
Guidance on how to effectively use the Affinity Series Service Manual for optimal results.
Definitions of important safety alerts, cautions, and notes used throughout the manual.
A comprehensive list of common acronyms used in the Affinity Series Service Manual.
Overview of the LORAD Affinity mammography system, its features, and intended uses.
Lists the essential tools and equipment required for installation and maintenance of the Affinity System.
Details electrical, mechanical, and radiation safety measures, including hazardous material warnings.
Describes the various safety interlocks incorporated into the Affinity Series system to prevent hazardous operation.
Outlines mechanical safety compliance requirements and conditions for the equipment.
Details radiation safety compliance, exposure duration limits, and protective measures.
Provides a description of the Affinity Series major hardware components: Gantry, C-arm, and Control Panel.
Describes the Affinity Series Control Panel, its interface, and its function in setting techniques and parameters.
Details the system's compliance with FDA regulations and various safety standards.
Lists the certifiable components of the LORAD unit, identified by serial numbers.
Illustrates the location of compliance labels and nameplates on the Affinity Series mammography unit.
Guidelines for planning the exam room layout, considering clearances, space, and power requirements.
Detailed procedures for receiving and unpacking the Affinity Series Mammography Unit.
Provides a sequence of steps for setting up, positioning, and installing the Affinity Series unit.
Details configuring the isolation transformer to match the site's power source and verifying voltage.
Instructions for hardwiring the power cord into the power source, requiring a certified electrician.
Describes connecting remote lights to indicate system status (ON and X-ray in use).
Procedures for installing the Control Panel, either mounted to the Gantry or remotely.
Steps for securing the unit in its final designated position and mounting it to the floor.
Instructions for installing essential unit accessories like footswitches and film labeling devices.
Steps for initial power up, including configuration of remote lights and system checks.
Procedures for setting user defaults, calibrations, performance checks, and alignment.
Final steps to ready the system for operation, including replacing covers and panels.
Detailed instructions for mounting the radiation shield to the Gantry for operator protection.
Identifies and locates the Affinity Series controls and indicators used throughout the chapter.
Procedures for performing pre-power up checks and verifying the power up sequence.
Checks to determine if electro-mechanical subsystems are functioning correctly after power application.
Details the Affinity Series Control Panel, its interface, and its function in setting techniques and system settings.
Describes the different user mode screens: Run Mode, User Default, Exposure Default, and Calibration screens.
Guidance on setting machine parameters like compression release, force units, and date/time.
Instructions for setting default exposure modes, kV, mAs, and filter settings via the Exposure Default Screen.
Overview of calibration, adjustment, and performance/compliance check procedures.
Steps to set up, check, and calibrate the exposure generating system and related subsystems.
Procedure to access the Affinity Series calibration screens by setting DIP switches and navigating menus.
Procedures for calibrating the compression force and compression thickness sensing circuits.
Details procedures to calibrate the exposure-generating system, including tube voltage and mA.
Steps to calibrate the Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) system for proper performance and optical density.
Procedures to verify system performance, including checks for X-ray generation, shielding, and leakage.
Compliance check to verify X-ray beam quality and half-value layer requirements.
Test to verify consistent X-ray system operation and linearity in manual exposure mode.
Check performed before using new Bucky devices to ensure absence of grid lines or patterns on film.
Procedures to ensure alignment of X-ray and light fields within specified limits for optimal image quality.
Details mechanical adjustments that may be required after servicing the compression system.
Provides general information to aid Service Engineers in maintaining the Affinity.
Details recommended preventive maintenance procedures and inspection points for the Affinity System.
Overview of system theory, alert codes, and resources for troubleshooting the Affinity.
Provides a high-level description of system and sub-system operation to aid service engineers.
Lists alert codes, their messages, and comments for identifying malfunctions and troubleshooting.
Explains how to download/upload calibration data and alert logs to a laptop computer for analysis.
Details removal and replacement procedures for Affinity components, with references for alignment.
Provides procedures for removing and replacing components located within the Gantry.
Instructions for removing various covers and panels to gain access to the interior of the Gantry.
Procedure for removing the left and right side Gantry panels to access internal electronics.
Details removal and replacement procedures for components located within the C-arm Frame.
Procedures for removing and replacing components within the tubehead assembly.
Details the removal and replacement procedures for components making up the Compression Assembly.
Details removal and replacement procedures for components located inside the Image Receptor Support Device (IRSD).
Provides guidance on using the tabular listings of serviceable components for the Affinity.
Lists the different replacement parts lists available for the Affinity, organized by system component.
Details electrical input specifications, unit measurements, operating, and storage environment requirements.
Provides specifications for C-arm rotation, vertical travel, alignment, and source-to-image distance.
Details specifications for manual and motorized compression force, release, and measurement.
Describes the properties and available sizes of the compression paddles used with the system.
Lists the six available apertures for various paddle and receptor combinations.
Provides specifications for the X-ray tube, focal spot, voltage, filtration, and collimation.
Details specifications for the High Voltage Generator, including output, ripple, topology, and mAs ranges.
Introduces tables for identifying test points, LEDs, fuses, jumpers, and sensor combinations.
Provides tables of test points for various boards, including voltage/signal and function details.
Tables listing LED indicators on various boards, their functions, and the conditions under which they light up.
Details sensor combinations for image receptors, used to identify installed holders and their HEX codes.
Lists fuse locations, part numbers, descriptions, and ratings for the Affinity Series Gantry circuit boards.
Shows jumper configurations on Affinity boards, including default settings and functions for testing or calibration.
