Universal APX 525 - Operating Manual; Operating Manual Introduction

APX 525/625 Generators Revision C Table of Contents
© 2005 Del Medical Imaging Corporation
7/5/2005 Page i
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................1
Damage in Transportation ...............................................................................1
X-Ray Protection..............................................................................................1
X-Ray Equipment Safety Recommendations...................................................2
Electrical Grounding.........................................................................................2
X-Ray Tube......................................................................................................2
Features and Benefits of the APX 525 and 625...............................................3
OPERATING MANUAL..............................................................................................5
Introduction ......................................................................................................5
Power On/Off Procedure..................................................................................7
APX Control Console Description ....................................................................8
Mode Selection ...................................................................................10
Setting Default Startup Parameters..........................................11
Prep and Expose......................................................................11
Using the Rotational Knob........................................................11
Multi-function Buttons...............................................................12
X-Ray Tube Anode Heat Display ........................................................12
Basic X-Ray Procedures................................................................................12
Manual Mode ......................................................................................12
AEC Mode...........................................................................................13
APR MODE.........................................................................................14
Daily X-Ray Tube Seasoning Procedure .......................................................16
Fault Indications.............................................................................................16
Specifications.................................................................................................18
AEC.....................................................................................................19
Compatibility Listing ............................................................................20
X-Ray Tube Assemblies......................................................................20
System Weights And Dimensions .......................................................21
D.H.H.S. Compliance ..........................................................................24
Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................24
User Service and Maintenance ...........................................................25
Safety Information...............................................................................25
X-Ray Generator Maintenance............................................................26
PRE-INSTALLATION...............................................................................................27
Pre-Installation Planning ................................................................................27
Wiring Requirements...........................................................................27
Identification of Incoming Line .......................................................................28
Grounding.................................................................................29
Single Phase Installations (APX-525 Only)....................................................29
Making Connections (Single Phase)..............................................................31
Connecting 208 VAC Single-Phase Power (636-0021P2) Transformer31
Making Connections (Single Phase)..............................................................40
Connecting 240 VAC Single-Phase Power (636-0021P2) Transformer40
Three Phase Installations ..............................................................................49