PRS 500 E
Instructions for use
5069-0-8002
PROTEC GmbH & Co. KG, In den Dorfwiesen 14, 71720 Oberstenfeld, Germany 9 von 47
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Device Description
1.1 Introduction
The instructions for use describe the performance characteristics and operation required for efficient
and effective use of the PRS 500 E.
Before working with the PRS 500 E, the complete instructions for use must be read, especially the Safety
Instructions and the chapter Handling.
1.2 Description
The PRS 500 E series radiography system is a complete and powerful easy-to-use bucky workplace
featuring high performance for the operator and a pleasant atmosphere for patients The complete
system delivers excellent image acquisition quality and is ideal for all types of X-ray examinations in
radiology centres, clinics and hospitals – regardless of whether analogue or digital imaging methods
are used.
1.2.1 System Components
The PROTEC X-ray system PRS 500 E consists of the following components:
• Stationary, height-adjustable X-ray table with floating tabletop,
• X-ray tube support stand with control arm,
• X-ray cassette holder (Bucky or Grid entity),
• Image receptor stand,
• X-ray generator,
• X-ray tube assembly with cover,
• Anti-scatter grid,
• Collimator.
Optional components
• Measuring chamber (ionisation or solid state),
• Dose area product meter,
• Various DR systems (RAPIXX series, consisting of DR detector, Interface Box and CONAXX software).
Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for the PRS 500 E
X-ray system:
• Patient extending handle.
• Compression band.
• Mattress 225 cm x 70 cm x 2 cm.
• Short hand grip.
• Short hand grip adjustable.
• Long hand grip.
• Strain relief cable conduit image receptor stand.
• Lateral detector holder (only in connection with the rotatable X-ray column PROGNOST SH).
Accessories which can influence the EMC-Condition
• Network cable (note the max. cable length in the component documentation).
• RAPIXX data connection cable (note the max. cable length in the component documentation).
• WLAN router or access points (only use devices approved by PROTEC).
1.2.2 Hardware and Network System Requirements
If it is an X-ray system with optional system components for digital use, it should be ensured that the
country-specific requirements for data protection and IT security are met.
The system requirements for the optional system components (RAPIXX series) can be found in the
current document supplied, "EN_5330-0-0026_CONAXX2_System requirements".