208396 rev 2 SOREDEX 33
6 Installation of the imaging plate
system
Imaging plate system is formed of PC(s) connected to unit
through ethernet switch or without it. See chapter system
setup image.
6.1 Positioning the unit
Note! Always position the unit so that you can easily detach
the power supply unit (PSU) from the supply mains.
Do not position the unit in direct sunlight or near bright
light. Sunlight or bright light must not be allowed to shine
directly on the unit door into which the imaging plates are
inserted.
Position the unit on a stable flat surface so that vibrations
will not degrade the image quality. The unit can also be
attached to a wall, under or on a shelf with the optional
mounting kit.
The unit must not be positioned so that it it touching other
equipment. It must not be placed on top of or under other
equipment.
The unit can be positioned within the environment in which
the patient is examined and treated (patient environment).
6.2 Positioning the PC/network switch
The PC/network switch connected to the unit should not be
used in the patient environment. The minimum horizontal
distance between the patient and the PC is 1.5 m (4.5 ft).
The minimum vertical distance between the patient and the
PC is 2.5 m (6.5 ft).
6.3 Connecting the unit to a PC / LAN
The procedure for connecting the unit to a single PC or
several PCs in a local area network (LAN) is exactly the
same except that every PC in the LAN needs to be given a
unique ID number.