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System Operation
Functional and Safety Check
Daily tests
After switching the system on
◆ Perform a visual inspection of all displays and signal lamps on the operating
units.
No errors should be indicated.
Neither the radiation ON indicator on the operating units nor the radiation warning
lamp in the room should light up.
Use exclusively foot switches from SIEMENS (original parts with approval) for ra-
diation release.
Prior to the examination
◆ Remove unnecessary objects and equipment from the area of action of the
system.
◆ Remove unnecessary accessories from the system accessory rails and the
primary collimator.
◆ Attach the devices required for patient positioning and immobilization secure-
ly to the system.
◆ Attach all safety-related accessory parts correctly (e.g. footboard, grip protec-
tion strip, handgrip, handgrip strip) and make sure they are properly secured.
◆ Clean any contrast agent residues from the patient table, protective plate and
spotfilm device cover.
Recommendation:
As a test, take a full-format exposure using the largest possible format.
Warning
If the radiation ON indicator or a radiation warning lamp lights up, or a live fluo-
roscopic image (not LIH) appears on the monitor without actuating a switch
◆ immediately switch the X-ray system off using the emergency shutdown
button and
◆ notify the SIEMENS Uptime Service.
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