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OEC 9600 User Manual

OEC 9600
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9600 System Periodic Maintenance Procedure
00-880606-02 GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc. Rev. C
9600 Standard system, left-front view
9600 Standard system, right-rear view
9600 Super-C system, left-front view
9600 Super-C system, right-rear view
9600 Workstation, front view
9600 Workstation, rear view

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OEC 9600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMobile C-arm
X-ray TubeRotating anode
WorkstationIntegrated
Image Intensifier9"
Fluoroscopy ModePulsed
kV Range40-120 kV
Focal Spot Size0.3 mm and 0.6 mm
Field of View9 inch or 12 inch

Summary

General Instructions

Safety

Critical safety precautions and warnings for operating the system.

Preparation

Remove Power and Covers

Steps to safely disconnect power and remove covers for maintenance access.

Safety Inspections

Mechanical Inspections

Inspection of mechanical components like brakes, locks, and steering.

Non-Motorized Movements

Testing of C-Arm movements like Wig Wag, Flip Flop, Orbital, and Cross-Arm.

Electrical Inspections

Ground Continuity

Testing ground continuity of the system power cord and interconnect cable.

Motorized Functions / Limit Switches

Testing vertical lift and L-Arm rotation, including limit switch operation.

Collimator Controls

Testing collimator iris, shutter, and rotation controls.

X-Ray Control Inspections

5-Minute Fluoro Timer

Verifying the fluoro timer functions, alarm, and reset.

Emergency Off Switches

Testing the function of the two FAST STOP emergency switches.

Footswitch Control

Checking the operation of the footswitch controls for various modes.

Handswitch Control

Verifying the operation of the handswitch controls for various modes.

Control Panel Controls

Control Panel Diagnostics

Running diagnostic tests for panel LEDs, keys, and kV/mA.

Power Supplies & Battery Inspections

System Batteries

Verifying battery pack performance and charger PCB.

DC Power Supplies

Checking DC power supplies on the Image Processing PCB.

Image Quality Inspections

Dose Rate

Measuring radiation dose rate at the entrance point of patient anatomy.

High Level Control (BOOST)

Recording actual dose rate, maximum kV, and BOOST mode.

X-Ray Generator Accuracy Verification Tests (Annual PM)

Testing the accuracy of the system's kVp.

Fluoro Resolution

Verifying image resolution meets specified line pairs/millimeter.

Fluoro Penetration Test

Testing kVp tracking with copper filters added in the beam path.

Preventative Maintenance Actions

System Function Tests

Performing various system function tests including camera alignment.

X-Ray Beam Alignment Verified (Annual PM Only)

Beam Alignment Verification

Performing exposures and measurements for beam alignment verification.

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