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1. Time measured at 75 of the peak kVp waveform For exposure times from 1 0 mS to 49 mS time accuracy is 2 1mS for exposure times from 50 mS to 100 mS time accuracy is 1 1mS NOTE AEC TECHNIQUES SHOULD HAVE EXPOSURE TIMES EXCEEDING 8 MILLISECONDS mAs is tube dependent the generator may not reach maxi mum mAs due to tube type SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZZ ZZ ZZZ HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE ZZ ZZ HHH HHH HHH SD 2 V S HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 2 5 Refer to Table 2 2 for performance specifications of single phase stored energy SE HF Series X ray Generators Table 2 2 HF Series Single Phase Stored Energy Generator Performance Specifications Maximum kW N A 32 40 50 mA Stations 258 50S 758 258 50S 75S 25S 50S 75S Small Focus S 1508 1508 150S Large Focus L MA 100L 160L 200L 100L 200L 250L e Sie Ge 250L 320L 400L 320L 400L 500L i i 600L mA Accuracy N A 5 1mA 5 1mA 5 1mA kVp Range kVp N A 40 125 40 125 40 125 kVp increments kVp N A 1 0 1 0 1 0 step kV Accuracy N A 4 4 4 150 kVp optional N A No No No Time Range sec N A 3 3 3 Time Accuracy N A 1 mS 0 5 1 MS 0 5 1 mS 0 5 Minimum Pestle N A 0 001 0 001 0 001 Time seconds mAs Range N A 0 025
2. Quantum MEDICAL IMAGING Q v s on HELP SERVICES Figure 3 15 Help Screen Topics Quick Start Tutorial Modules a Tap area a and the Exposure Status Bar tutorial information is dis played regarding Generator Status Post mAs Post Time Tube Heat Date Time and Exposure Indications NOTE To return to the Quick Start screen from N any of the interactive screens select the BACK TO QUICK START button or tap anywhere on the blue background field or any framed area of the current Screen b Tap area b and the View Screen descriptions are displayed c Tap area c and the Anatomical Region fields are described d Tap area d and Patient Type choices are described e Tap area e and the various Exposure Technique settings are defined SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ Z ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ HHH HEHEHE HEHEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ SD ae i e Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual k E 3 32 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 2 Workflow There are four steps in the typical workflow scenario and these topics are briefly described in four different screens under the Workflow topic The operator can select a specific step by selecting any one of the numbered steps or the entire process can be viewed sequentially by selecting the Next button beneath the numbered step listing see Figure 3 16 amp Workflow Step 3 Select
3. tained in this manual must be read and followed when operating this unit Personal radiation monitoring and protective devices are available You are urged to use them to protect against unnecessary X ray exposure RER a e 7 Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual i E 1 4 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This certified Quantum Medical Imaging LLC medical device has been designed man ufactured and calibrated to comply with governing Federal Regulations 21 CFR Sub chapter J and the performance standards attendant thereto Upon installation all certified products require the filing of Form FD 2579 Report of Assembly of a Diag nostic X ray System by the assembler i e the installer with the appropriate agen cies the Installation Quality Assurance Checklist must also be completed and properly distributed upon installation A copy of each form pink copy is provided to the user The installation report is completed by the installer and returned to Quan tum Medical Imaging LLC Those responsible for the planning of X ray equipment installations must be thor oughly familiar and comply completely with NCRP Report No 49 Structural Shielding Design and Evaluation for Medical Use of X rays and Gamma Rays of Energies up to 10 MeV as revised or replaced in the future Those authorized to operate test par ticipate in or supervise the operation of the equipment must be thoroughly familiar an
4. Carestream D uantum x ME AL IMAGING Division of Carestream Q VISION HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Manual Part No DC30 101 Revision B This manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved No portion of this document may be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Quantum Medical Imaging LLC QMI Copyright 2010 QMI Quantum Medical I maging LLC Made in U S A 2002 B Orville Drive North Ronkonkoma NY 11779 7661 USA Phone 631 567 5800 Fax 631 567 5074 E mail info qmiteam com www quantummedical net REVISION DATE TYPE OF MODIFICATION A 2 5 10 Initial Release B 5 28 10 Update for CE i iv B 1 1 to 1 14 B 2 1 to 2 20 B 3 1 to 3 38 B 4 1 to 4 24 B 5 1 to 5 8 B 6 1 to 6 6 B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B Quantum Medical Imaging LLC i THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK PHO HOE HHH TEE HHH FEE HHH HOE III HEH HEF HHH HEH HHH HHH III HOH HHH EHH HHH ER EE HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH EE HHH EHH HHH HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual ii Quantum Medical Imaging LLC CHAPTER 1 SAFETY NOTICES GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 1 3 WARNINGS CAUTIONS NOTES 1 3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE u ccccccccsccccceseecceuuececuuacceeuaceeeuaaceeuaeeeeunaeeena 1 5 CLASSIFICATION
5. E Pelvis SN ileft ZiCenter Z Right SacrumCoccyx Nasal BonesLateral Focal Spot O Small Large Shoulder Mandible PA Density E UpperArm Mandible Obligue sec 5 EI Elbow TMJ PA mAs 600 E Backup mAs E LowerArm TMJ Oblique Hand TM Townes Receptors UpperLeg Zygomatic Arches OWall ONone Table Aux O Other Table au Knee LowerLeg rem Ankle cm kVp sec mAs Foot Default cm 0 Min cm 0 II OMaxcm o JE Figure 4 15 APR Editor Saving a Copy of APR Program File 49009900090000999400449404999449944499944004994499494999404999449409994994949999004994494994904994949994449944449440000900009900009 Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 4 20 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 Navigate to your external hard drive or destination folder and select Save see Figure 4 16 File Anatomical Region Views Pediatric small OMedium Large Mode Auto Correct An AB O Standard cm Auto Correct All AutoCorrect CervicalSpine Chest ThoracicSpine Abdomen E Hard Disk Drives 1 kal On LumbarSpine Local Disk C R Pelvis gt ll Center J Right SacrumCoccyx D ith a bh S i 2 Neutral e levices wi emovable Storage 2 Thy D Shoulder i gt 8 Neutral UpperArm i EZ DVD RW Drive D Lee kl ep um Elbow u Removable Disk F LowerArm a WS 7 03 GEN Space free 7 03 GB degt Total size 7 45 GB No
6. OTHER is a utility used to direct the contents of APR Editor screen to another pre programmed Named Receptor such as WALL1 WALL40 or TABLE1 TABLE2 To properly utilize the OTHER receptor choice the operator would need to have prior knowledge of the specific designation of the Named Recep tor s available These Named Receptors generally represent dif ferent calibrations which can be called as alternatives depending upon the specific examination and Patient circumstances SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHEH HEHE HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HEHEHE HEH HHH SD S V Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 4 13 m Receptors AUX RECEPTOR NOT AVAILABLE WITH Q VISION ONone OTable OAux Other 7 FOR EDITING NAMED RECEPTORS MODIFY RECEPTOR RECEPTOR KEYBOARD ACCESS GROUP NAMES BUTTON Figure 4 10 APR Editor Receptor Field a The operator must first decide which receptor is to receive the values being set by the current APR Editor session b Select the desired receptor group name to highlight the circle make it active c Ifthe receptor to be associated with the values established during the current APR Editor session is a Named Receptor select the button at the extreme right of the area and using the on scree
7. Shoulder Oblique Ribs AD Density Neutral UpperArm AP Ribs BD SEC Le Elbow Oblique Ribs BD A Backu mAs p mAs co LowerArm Sternum RAO di Sc Hand Sternum RAO Breathing r Receptors UpperLeg Sternum Lateral Owall None OTable OAux Other None D Knee LowerLeg rem Ankle cm kVp sec mAs Foot Default cm 15 zen Le oki Wi Min cm 6 A Ch ed W Max cm 24 Add Delete Duplicate Rename Add Delete Generator Tube Rotor Change Clear Figure 4 1 APR Edit Mode Screen Figure 4 1 provides an overview for accessing the various APR edit mode screens Each section of this screen is described in detail in the paragraphs that follow ACCESSING THE APR EDIT MODE APR Edit mode is accessed through the touchscreen HELP button To bei gain access to the Service Mode password entry is required This is to prevent unintended and or unauthorized changes to system and or APR screen settings To access the APR Edit mode proceed as follows 1 Select the HELP button at the lower right corner of the Q VISION touch screen The Help Screen is displayed including a LOGIN button which pro vides access to the password entry touch pad see Figure 4 2 SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEF HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HEHEH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH SD e SR HF Series X ray Generators Operator s
8. Sternum RAO Breathing Sternum Lateral Figure 3 5 AEC Mode Operation Time mAs Display and Control SHHHHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE ZZ E e sE HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B z e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 15 3 Verify the technique selections are correct Modify technique set tings using the KV and MA increment decrement keys as required see Figure 3 6 Chest F Patient Type Medium PAChest Lateral Chest Leed Chest AP Stretcher L Oblique Chest Lordotic Chest AP Ribs AD C PA Ribs AD Oblique Ribs AD AP RibsBD Oblique Ribs BD _Sternum RAO Sternum RAO Breathing Sternum Lateral KVp mA Density N and Patient thickness cm exposure settings are controlled by the Up Down increment buttons shown Figure 3 6 AEC Mode Operation Setting Generator Exposure Values 4 Verify AEC film density and receptor combination selections are correct If necessary modify film density and or film screen combination settings using the increment up and decrement down keys adjacent to each field Refer to Figure 3 6 and Fig ure 3 7 respec
9. Tap again to select first listed named receptor Wall100 Tap once to select Wall Group Figure 3 7 AEC Mode Operation Receptor Selection 99 999 9949 99494 4994 999 994 999 9994 94940 994 999 9994 9494499449994 9494 4944 99494 4994 4494 9944 4994 9494 4944444 444494449494 444 44449444494 4944494449444494444494444944444 e Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 17 NOTE Ensure that the appropriate receptor i e a WALL 40 WALL 72 or TABLE 40 is selected prior to AEC FIELD selection 5 Select the desired ion chamber field combination using the three AEC field buttons on the operator control panel adjacent to the MAS TIME and CM buttons A configuration of three boxes rep resenting AEC chamber detectors is depicted on the display screen A shaded box indicates that a field is selected for use To select a different AEC field configuration press the left center and right AEC FIELD select keys until the desired configuration is highlighted There are a total of eight possible configurations APR Mode When APR mode is selected X ray techniques and exposure factors are automatically set according to theyour specific programming associated with the APR routine selected 1 Press the APR mode key on the operator control panel touch screen 2 Select the desired Anatomical Region Note that the 18 available Anatomical Regions are indicated on two interactive gra
10. value decrement Touchscreen from minimum of 40 kVp to maximum push button of 125 kVp in 1 kVp increments 150 kVp maximum available in systems equipped with 150 kVp option 6 N A mA increment Control Sets the tube current mA value mA decrement Touchscreen stations that are available for selec push button tion are model dependent 7 N A mAs Time incre Control Adjusts the exposure time or current ment decrement Touchscreen time mAs value push button SHH HOE HHH HEH HHH EE HOH HOHE HOE HHH EOE HOH HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HOH HHH HHH HEH EE EFFE HHH HHH HEH HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH EHH HEHE Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 2 16 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Selects wall receptor 8 E Disables wall and table receptors Selects table receptor 11 Selects AUX receptor Selects top left ion chamber detector location 13 Selects middle ion 8 chamber detector location Selects top right ion chamber detector location KA gt 15 N A Ready Control Touchscreen push button Control Touchscreen push button Control Touchscreen push button Touchscreen Control Touchscreen push button Control Touchscreen push button Control Touchscreen push button Indicator Used for examinations where wall receptor and AEC are selected AEC feature is option
11. 12683 Berlin Germany Phone 49 302 82 4726 0473 Fax 49 302 82 6382 E mail Medizintechnik Berlin GmbH t online de LZEIZIZZIZZZZZZZZ EZ HHH HHH HHH ZZ ZZ HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZI ZZ ZZ ZZ ZI ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ SHHHHTHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ EZ ZZ 3 S ae HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B ka Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 1 7 DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES AND ACCUMULATORS DIRECTIVE 2006 66 EC In accordance with the European Directive 2006 66 EC batteries and accumulators are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life The label on the battery may also include a chemical sym bol for the metal concerned in the battery Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumula tors as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the return recycling and treatment of bat teries and accumulators Participation is important to minimize any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY EN 60601 1 2 2007 IEC 60601 1 2 2007 Q VISION HF Series X ray Generators are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below As such the generator must be installed and put into service according to the informati
12. 16 Prepped Indicator When the X ray Exposure indicator is et illuminated green indicates tube ry i rotor and filament are prepared for exposure 17 N A PREP button Control When pressed initiates rotor acceler ation and X ray tube filament pre heating exposure 18 3 Exposure On Indicator During the production of X rays the CH X ray Exposure indicator is illumi ar nated yellow 19 N A EXPOSE button Control Dead man type switch i e initiates exposure Hand switch requires continuous switch activation throughout entire exposure cycle Initiates the exposure If preparation cycle PREP is not complete initiates preparation cycle 20 Patient Type Control Touch icon that best matches current m Selection Touchscreen patient physical size Choose between small medium large and Pediatric 21 N A Selects Anatomi Control Activates APR mode and allows oper cal Region Touchscreen ator to choose the anatomical region push button and call View list for Region selected Figure List 22 Selects Help Ser Control Provides tutorial workflow error Gel vices Screen Touchscreen codes technical documentation con tact information remote service enable disable APR editing and date time settings SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HEH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HEHEHE HHEH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ E u 7 Revision B HF Series X ray G
13. 19 a ales sc mm Je Generator Q6 3200 3 Tube DA1092 Sm 0 6 Lg 1 2 Rotor AIDHSS Change Clear Figure 4 14 APR Editor Screen Shows Procedure Incompatibilities with Generator Tube and Rotor Choices Errors are shown in Red on screen SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE ZZ EZ ZZ ZZ SD e k SR HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 4 19 Making a Back Up Copy of the APR Program File This procedure describes the method used to create a back up copy of the APR Program File contains entire set of APR techniques This is rec ommended in the event a problem occurs with current APR techniques or to utilize the same techniques on another generator 1 If not already done so access APR Edit Mode see Figure 4 15 2 Select Save As from the File drop down menu File Open Ctrl 0 Save As Save Ctrl S i Close U but QuantunfXiYision AprTree xmi APR Editor gacomical Region Views Pediatric Small OMedium Large Mode Auto Correct Head AP Standard Ocm Auto Correct All Auto Correct CervicalSpine Lateral Chest PA ThoracicSpine Townes Exposure Parameters AEC Parameters Abdomen Waters kVp 129 Uon LumbarSpi Caldwell a eg mA 120 e
14. 400 0 025 400 0 025 400 High Speed Starter N A No No No a Voltage out N A 5 5 5 Maximum exposure time is a function of kV and mAs settings and the age of the batteries Time measured at 75 of the peak kVp waveform For exposure times xK EEEE E EET SR Revision B 2 6 from 1 0 mS to 49 mS time accuracy is 2 1 mS for exposure times from 50 mS to 100 mS time accuracy is 1 1 mS NOTE AEC TECHNIQUES SHOULD HAVE EXPOSURE TIMES EXCEEDING 8 MILLI SECONDS mAs is tube dependent the generator may not reach maximum mAs due to tube type 449444 HEE EHH EEE HHH EEE HHH EEE HEF EHH EEE HHH EEE ERR EEE EE HHH EEE HHH EEE ERR HEH RRE EE EEE EHH EEE HHH EEO EDS HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Refer to Table 2 3 for performance specifications of three phase HF Series X ray Generators Table 2 3 HF Series Three Phase Generator Performance Specifications Maximum kW 32 40 50 65 80 ee e 285 755 1508 258 758 1508 258 758 150S 255 755 1508 ae Large Focus L 100L 200L 100L 200L 100L 200L 100L 200L 3201 AOOL 9 250L 320L 250L 320L 320L 400L 320L 400L 500L 650L 400L 500L AOOL 500L 500L 650L 500L 650L 800 800 j mA Accuracy 5 1mA 5 1mA 5 1mA 5 1mA 5 1mA kVp Range 40 125 40 125 kVp 40 125 40 150 with 40 150 with 40 150 40 150 QG 150 option QG 150 option kVp increments kVp
15. Body Part for Examination from any of these sources Chest M Patient Type Medium PA Chest Lateral Chest AP Chest AP Stretcher Oblique Chest CH Select Desired Examination from Procedures List Procedures programmed for AEC Exposure automatically preset the generator control panel Manual AEC APR Note that Selected APR is programmed for AEC Exposure using two lon Chamber Fields in the Wall Bucky Medium Patient Type is default e APR button is highlighted with a frame Active e AEC button is highlighted with a frame Active e WALL button is highlighted with a frame Active Wall None Table Ten Figure 3 4 AEC Mode Operation Body Part and Procedure Selection SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EHH HEH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HHH HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH SD e SR HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 13 CAUTION If the operator deselects the AEC Mode AN button and then reselects AEC Mode the pro grammed ion chamber configuration is lost and the system defaults to the center chamber field The ion chambers can be manually manipulated as desired To automatically re establish the pro grammed ion chamber configuration a different procedure should be selected momentarily an
16. HEH HHH HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH HHHHHH HHH HOH HEHEHE HEH EHH HEE HHH HEH HEH Revision B 4 18 HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Quantum Medical Imaging LLC typical display when one or more of the items selected in the dialog box is not compatible with the procedures pro grammed SELECT THE CLEAR BUTTON TO RESET ERRORS ON THE APR EDITOR SCREEN REFER TO FIGURE 4 14 a Generator Tube Rotor SELECT THE CHANGE BUTTON TO ACCESS THE GENERATOR TUBE AND ROTOR DIALOG BOX Figure 4 13 Generator Tube and Rotor Selection Field BER File Anatomical Region Views OPediatric OSmall OMedium Large m Mode Auto Correct Head P AE OStandard cm Auto Correct Al Auto Correct CervicalSpine Lateral Chest PA Generator and or Tube Limits ThoracicSpine Townes 1 Exposure Parameters AEC Parameters Abdomen Waters kVp Uon LumbarSpine Caldwell r 4 mA 400 Pelvis SMV Le P Lileft Center J Right SacrumCoccyx Nasal BonesLateral Focal Spot O Small Large Shoulder Mandible PA A Density Neutral E UpperArm Mandible Obligue sec Elbow TM PA 3 ree BackupmAs 600 LowerArm TM Oblique ae HI Hand TMJ Townes m Receptors UpperLeg Zygomatic Arches i OWall None OTable OAux Other none Knee LowerLeg CM Ankle Foot Default cm 12 P WiMincm 4 Ii Max cm
17. HHH HEE HHH HEE HHH HOH HHF EHH HEF HHH HEH EE EI III III HHH HHH HHH ER EE HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH EE HHH EHH HHH HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 5 8 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Chapter 6 WARRANTY INFORMATION SPHHSHSSHSSHSHSHSSSHSSHSHHSHSHSSHSHHSHSHSHSHHHHSHSHHHSHSHHHHSHSHHHHHSHHHHHH OS WARRANTY STATEMENT Quantum Medical Imaging LLC herein known as QMI warrants to buyer that any new product manufactured by QMI will be free from defects in material and manufac turing and conform substantially to applicable specifications in effect on the date of shipment when subjected to normal proper and intended usage by properly trained personnel QMI will act as the sole judge in determining whether equipment or part is defective by reason of manufacture All QMI products shall be warranted for a period of 12 months from the original instal lation the date of which will be determined by a completed returned warranty card which must be returned to OMI headquarters within 30 days of system installation In no case shall the warranty exceed 15 months from the date of shipment If the warranty card is not returned to QMI then the warranty period will begin immediately on the date of shipment invoice date and last for twelve months Buyers should complete only one 1 form per system or component WARRANTY CARD Cut along dashed line Q Name of Owner Name of Facility Ad
18. HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH SD S j Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 1 11 Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people Field strengths from fixed transmitters such as base stations for radio cellular cordless telephones and land mobile radios amateur radio AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strength in the location in which the HF Series X ray Generator is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above the HF Series of X ray generators including TechVision option should be observed to verify normal operation If abnormal performance is observed additional measures may be necessary such as re orienting or relocating the HF Series X ray Generator D Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 kHz field strengths should be less than 3 V m SOHO HOE HHH HEH IE III III EEE EE EEE HHH EEE EE HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HEH H
19. Manual 5 4 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Quick Start Workflow amp Error Codes and Warnings Documentation Contact Information jo Back To Q VISION A Remote Service Service 1 SELECT LOGIN BUTTON AND ENTER 3497 ON NUMERICAL TOUCH PAD ACCESS TO THE SERVICE SCREEN IS AVAILABLE BY A SELECTING SERVICE nter Password HERE nee pog agog pog Figure 5 1 Q VISION Help Services Screen Once the Q VISI ON Help Services Screen is displayed the operator must login to access any of the topics shown The login is accomplished as follows 1 Select the Login button and note that the Enter Password touch pad appears superimposed over the Help Services Screen 2 Select the following numerals in the order shown 3497 and then select the Enter button Select the Service button to access the General Service screen 4 Select the Date Time Settings button to display the Date and Time Editing Screen see Figure 5 2 SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HEHEHE HHH HEHEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE ZZ A k Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 5 5 FOR SELECTION OF SELECT THESE ARROWS LOCAL TIME ZONE TO SCROLL MONTH SELECT 12 HOUR OR 24 HOUR CLOCK January 2010 Mo Tu We Th
20. Panel Touch Screen Controls SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEHHE HHH HEHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH SD e S HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 2 15 Table 2 5 Operator Control Panel Controls and Indicators 1 Selects Manual Control Enables manual selection of kVp mA Ges mode of operation Touchscreen mAs and time settings for exposure push button 2 Selects Automatic Control System automatically sets required 42 Exposure Control Touch mAs for achieving proper optical den mode of opera screen push sity with compensation for program tion Only func button mable film screen speeds tional if AEC option is installed 3 Selects Anatomi Control Enables technique selection from pre cal Programmed Touchscreen programmed anatomical regions and Regions APR push button radiographic projections mode of operation Note When in APR Mode ch pressing the AEC key on the Operator Control Panel tog gles between APR AEC mode and APR Patient Type mode 4 N A LCD screen Indicator Displays all operational touchscreen elements and supports Help fea tures such as Quick Start and a 4 step Workflow description The LCD screen viewing angle is adjustable for maximum visibility 5 N A kVp increment Control Adjusts the tube voltage kVp
21. QGV 40 5 N A N A QG 32 SE QGV 32 SE 32 kW 320 mA 100 kV 0 1 s QG 40 SE QGV 40 SE 40 kW 400 mA 100 kV 0 1 s QG 50 QG 50 2 QGV 50 50 kW 500 mA 100 kV 0 1 s QGV 50 2 QG 50 SE QGV 50 SE 50 kW 500 mA 100 kV 0 1 s QG 65 QGV 65 65 kW 650 mA 100 kV 0 15 QG 80 QGV 80 80 kW 800 mA 100 kV 0 15 Nominal shortest irradiation All models 0 008 second time AEC exposures Lowest mAs All models 0 025 mAs 25 mA 1 0 mS HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 2 11 MAIN COMPONENTS See Figure 2 1 The HF Series X ray Generator is comprised of 1 Generator Cabinet Contains the electronics for high voltage generation and control 2 Touchscreen Operator Console Contains the operator control panel which has all generator operator controls and indicators all aspects of X ray techniques are entered at the operator control console The operator console is a self contained computer running generator control software designed for table top picture frame style mounting item 2 An optional wall mount is available QVG WM complies with the UL 60950 EN 60950 standard for Information Technology This means that although it is absolutely safe patients may not come into direct contact with the equipment Therefore the console must be placed outside a radius of 1 5 meters around the patient D WARNING The Touchscreen O
22. Time 1 Set the Power Expose Box rocker switch near the Operator Con trol Panel OCP to the standby position 2 Locate the main circuit breaker on the generator cabinet see Fig ure 2 2 and set to the OFF position System is now shut down 3 If shut down period is anticipated to be longer than 15 days set the facility main power disconnect switch to the OFF position Automatic Power Standby Mode To help save power and protect system electronics when left unattended the generator is equipped with an automatic power off feature that places the system in stand by mode i e system low voltage state After a user defined period of inactivity selectable from 0 30 60 90 120 150 or 180 minute delay settings the system will automatically enter a low power state through software control leaving all power switches in the on position NOTE The power standby period must be set a during generator configuration by the service technician SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ Z ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE ZZ E 2 k ae HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B a e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 5 DAILY TUBE WARM UP PROCEDURE All tube manufacturers recommend X ray tube seasoning following installation and daily prior to use Systems used infrequently should have the tube seasoned on a daily basis It
23. a view Patient Type Medium t PA Chest Lateral Chest AP Chest AP Stretcher Obligue Chest Lordotic Chest AP Ribs AD PA Ribs AD Obligue Ribs AD t Obligue Ribs BD Sternum RAO Sternum RAO Breathing Sternum Lateral Quantum MEDICAL IMAGING O vision HELP SERVICES saxo nap GI Figure 3 16 Help Screen Topics Workflow Description THO HHHHOH HHH OHH HOF EHH HOE HHH FEF EE OEE HOF EHH HOE HHH EI ZI HEH HEHEHE HHH HHH HEE HHH OEE ERR HHH HHH OHH HEH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HOH HHH HHH HHH HOH HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B 3 33 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 Error Codes and Warnings During operation error codes are displayed in the area designated a in Figure 3 15 These errors are displayed in the center of the field and replace the X ray exposure symbol Select the Error Codes and Warnings topic on the Help screen and a new screen describing the nature of each error is provided see Figure 3 17 Error Codes and Warnings gt Error Hold Button Post mAs Post Time Tube Heat The system can be configured to display time The anode tube heat is displayed as a percentage of sec or mAs by simply clicking on the sec or the total allowable heat permitted by the tube euer manufacturer Door If the current desired exposure parameters exceed the The entrance door to x ray room is open Verify x ray room door is maximum allowable anode heat a Tube Heat error will closed and re
24. device to sale distribution and use by or on order of a licensed physician Quantum Medical Imaging LLC cannot assume responsibility for any mal functioning of this equipment resulting from improper operation mainte nance or repair or from damage or modification of its components Failure to observe these warnings may cause serious injuries LA WARNING X rays are hazardous to both patient and operator unless established safe exposure factors and operating instructions are observed Only qualified and authorized personnel shall operate this system In this context qualified means those legally permitted to operate this equipment in the jurisdiction in which the equipment is being used and authorized means those authorized by the authority controlling the use of the equip ment Full use must be made of all radiation protection features devices systems procedures and accessories It is important that everyone having anything to do with x radiation be properly trained and fully acquainted with the recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements as published in NCRP Reports available from NCRP Publications 7910 Woodmont Ave nue Suite 800 Bethesda Maryland 20814 3095 www ncrp com and of the International Commission on Radiological Protection www icrp org and take adequate steps to protect against injury A WARNING X ray eguipment may cause injury if used improperly The instructions con
25. increase up arrow and decrease down arrow keys adjacent to the Density field Each step adjusts density up down by 15 relative to the average setting For PEO OHHH HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH EE HEF EHH HEE EE EEE HEHEHE HEH HEHEHE EHH HEH EE EHH ERR Ett HEHEHE EHH HEHEHE HEH HIH HEHE EHH EEE EHH EEE HOE EEN Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 3 22 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC APR manual non AEC exposures the AEC button must be deselected which causes the generator control panel to shift from Density to the MAS TIME With each change in the PATIENT TYPE AEC mode is activated and must be manually deselected if a non AEC exposure is desired Note that the Pediatric PATIENT TYPE disables AEC completely Modify the patient type setting using the increase up arrow and decrease down arrow buttons on the generator control panel b Film Screen choices are WALL 72 WALL 40 TABLE 40 100 Speed 200 Speed 800 Speed and FILM Screen7 If the Digital Receptor setting in Service Configuration Menu is enabled an eighth option entitled Digital will also be select able Note that these are the factory default film screen combination names However each can be edited as neces sary by user The Film Screens referenced above are accessed by selecting the WALL or TABLE button repeatedly until the desired designated Film Screen title appears over the button NOTE In the event light films are produced a ve
26. key next to each dialog box To delete a line in the Step Table select the cm intended for deletion and the line will be highlighted Then select the Delete button to remove the highlighted cm and associated values Generator Utility Item At the lower right corner of the APR Editor screen is a Generator selection utility which provides access to a generator database containing the various Quantum generator mod els and the tube and rotor options This feature provides for the testing of parameters entered into the Editor against the tube limits of the generators listed in the data base The Change button calls a dialog box with three pull downs which contain the available Gener ator Tube and Rotor configuration for the system The associated database contains all of the parameters necessary to fully test a pro cedure against a system configuration composed from the listings in the dialog box a Refer to Figure 4 13 and select the Change button and note that the dialog box is superimposed over the APR Editor screen b Use the pull down arrow to select the Generator Model Tube model and Rotor model desired then select the Ok button c Momentarily the APR Editor screen will be populated by exclamation marks indicating which Regions and Views are not compatible with one or more of the items chosen during the dialog box editing session Figure 4 14 illustrates the SHEE HOE HEHE HEF HHH EE HOH HHH EE HEE HHH EE HEH
27. step 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 kV Accuracy 4 4 4 4 4 2 Yes Yes Yes Standard Standard optional ne 0 001 6 3 0 001 6 3 0 001 6 0 001 6 3 0 001 6 3 Time Accuracy 1 mS 0 5 1 MS 0 5 1 mS 0 5 1 mS 0 5 1 MS 0 5 Minimum Espa 0 001 0 001 0 001 0 001 0 001 sure Time sec mAs Range 0 025 600 0 025 600 0 025 800 0 025 800 0 025 800 High Speed e Starter No Option Option Yes Yes Ripple Voltage 5 5 5 5 5 output Time measured at 75 of the peak kVp waveform For exposure times from 1 0 mS to 49 mS time accuracy is 2 1 mS for exposure times from 50 mS to 100 mS time accuracy is 1 1 mS SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH FHF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZZ ZZ ZZZ ZZ ZZZ ZZ ZZZZ ZZ HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HHH SD H 7 HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual S e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Wem AEC TECHNIQUES SHOULD HAVE EXPOSURE TIMES EXCEEDING 8 MS mAs is tube dependent the generator may not reach maxi mum mAs due to tube type In AEC mode the mAs is lim ited to 600 xxx High Speed Starter Duty Cycle are not to exceed two activations within any one minute period PHHOHH HOE HHH HEE HHH FEE HHH HOH HHF EHH HEF HHH FEE EE HHH III HOH HHH EHH HHH HHHHHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH EHH HHH HHH HHH HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 2 8 Quantum Medical Imaging
28. take exposure set be displayed Reduce the exposure parameters or wait for the tube AEC backup time was reached based on current technique Verify If an exposure was terminated with an error the actual exposure time before the error occured Bo coal beter Eig te hae will be displayed here A post time mAs of 0 d indicates no exposure occured Tube Limit or Generator Limit The selected parameters are outside of the limits of the generator technique factor s System Error If the system encounters a generator or operator error the Exposure Bar will change to the System Error bar shown above The System Error Bar will display the current error as well as a button to acknowledge and clear the error No exposures are possible until the error is cleared and the system returns to a ready state Press to acknowledge and clear the error Quantum MEDICAL IMAGING Q v s on HELP services Figure 3 17 Help Screen Topics Errors Codes and Warnings 4 Documentation The Documentation topic provides the operator access to the Q VISION Operator s Manual whenever the Operator Login Code 3497 is input on the Help screen see Figure 3 14 Alternatively the Q VISION Service Manual and the Operator s Manual are made available to the Service Technician whenever the appropriate Login Code is used Bookmarks which cause the Docu mentation Screen to automatically scroll to the desired topic within the selected PHO HOE HHH FEE HHH FEE HHH FEO
29. 2 Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 25 FAULT MESSAGES Under certain conditions the Q VISION HF Series X ray Generator shows a dialog box in the top center of the screen containing a message This message informs the user that either a problem has occurred or that a requested action cannot be performed The user must read these messages carefully They will provide information on what to do from then on This will be either performing an action to resolve the problem or to contact the technical service support organization Many minor problems can be corrected without a service technician To clear an error mes sage press any key on the operator control panel except for the PREP and EXPOSE keys Refer to the HF Series X ray Generators Service Manual for sys tem faults that require the attention of a technical service support representative is off or flashing this indicates a fault has occurred Press any key on the operator control panel to display a message describing the cause of the fault NOTE If the READY light on the operator control panel When the system will not initiate an exposure an audible alert will sound and a fault message will appear on the Operator Control Panel s LCD screen SHHSHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HEH HEHEHE HHH HEHEHE HEH HEHEHE HHEH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HEHEHE HHEH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HEHEHE HHEH HEHE HHEHHEHHE HHH HEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ
30. 5 6 HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Using the up or down button to the right set the correct Hour and Minute 9 Toggle between morning AM or Afternoon PM by selecting the button to the right of the up down buttons 10 The correct month is set by selecting on the arrows at either side of the month in the calendar display The left arrow calls the previous month while the right arrow calls the month immediately following that dis played Select the correct date and note that if the date selected is different than the default date the selected date will be highlighted in blue 11 Recheck each input and make any adjustments necessary and then select the Apply button to complete the Date and Time Editing screen settings 12 To verify the new date time setting return to the General Service screen by selecting the Back to Service button at the bottom of the Date and Time Editing screen then select the Date Time button to recall the Date and Time screen The settings that were input before the Apply button was executed should be displayed SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH SD A a HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 5 7 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK THOHHH HOE
31. ARNING Indicates injury or death is possible if the instruc tions are not obeyed Instructs users to refer to documentation if displayed without warning text AN CAUTION Indicates that damage to equipment is possible if the instructions are not obeyed ch NOTE Notes provide advice and highlight unusual points A note is not intended as an instruction The purpose of safety icons such as those shown below is to indicate at a glance the type of caution warning or danger AA WARNING lonizing radiation indicates the possibility of increased levels of radiation AN WARNING Dangerous voltage indicates the presence of high voltage A WARNING Warning hot surface SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH ZZ HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH SD S Y ae HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B ka Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 1 3 N WARNING Quantum Medical Imaging LLC disclaims all responsibility from any injury resulting from improper application of this equipment This equipment is sold to be used exclusively under the prescribed direc tion of a person who is licensed by law to operate equipment of this nature This equipment must be used in accordance with all safety procedures described in this manual and must not be used for purposes other than those described herein In the United States Federal law restricts this
32. D 2 V SR HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 2 9 Table 2 4 Electric Output Data Combination of X ray tube N A N A current and X ray tube volt 3 SR age resulting in highest out oo put power Note All mA QGV 32 QGV 32 2 stations below those listed QGV 32 3 QGV 32 5 320 mA 100 kV 400 mA 80 kV 500 mA 64 kV QG 40 QG 40 2 400 mA 100 kV QG 40 3 QG 40 5 500 mA 80 kV QGV 40 QGV 40 2 QGV 40 3 QGV 40 5 N A N A QG 32 SE QGV 32 SE 320 mA 100 kV 400 mA 80 kV QG 40 SE QGV 40 SE 320 mA 125 kV 400 mA 100 kV 500 mA 83 kV QG 50 QG 50 2 QGV 50 QGV 50 2 400 mA 125 kV 500 mA 100 kV 650 mA 76 kV QG 50 SE QGV 50 SE 400 mA 125 kV 500 mA 100 kV 600 mA 83 kV QG 65 QGV 65 500 mA 130 kV 650 mA 123 kV 800 mA 81 kV QG 80 QGV 80 650 mA 123 kV 800 mA 100 kV vrrrrr rt HHH HHH HHH SD SHHHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH ZZ ZZ EEE HHH HHH H 7 HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual i E Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Revision B 2 10 DEL Table 2 4 Electric Output Data Highest constant output N A N A POES 100 Ku QG 32 QG 32 2 32 kW 320 mA 100 kV 0 15 0 1 second s 06 323 06 325 QGV 32 QGV 32 2 QGV 32 3 QGV 32 5 QG 40 QG 40 2 40 kW 400 mA 100 kV 0 1 s QG 40 3 QG 40 5 QGV 40 QGV 40 2 QGV 40 3
33. Fr Sa 28 29 30 31 4 5 67 11 13 18 19 20 26 SELECT HOUR MINUTES AND SCROLL UP DOWN TO SET CORRECT TIME CURRENT DATE SHOWN IN DARK TINT Figure 5 2 Date and Time Editing Screen The following instructions will assist the Operator in establishing the desired Date and Time format for all Q VISION applications 5 Select the pull down arrow in the Time Zone dialog box Item 1 and using the scroll bar at the right scroll through the listing of time zones shown and select the information line for the appropriate zone This will cause the selected time zone to appear in the dialog at the top of the Date Time Editor screen 6 Select the desired Time Display Mode by selecting the 12 or 24 button depending upon whether the Time is to be displayed so it reads like a clock 12 hours AM and 12 hours PM or if the desired format is the 24 hour clock military time The selected format button becomes high lighted 7 Next determine if Daylight Savings Time applies and select either On if daylight savings is to be observed or Off if not 8 Referring to the digital clock immediately beneath the Daylight Savings section select the Hour or Minute button This will cause the selected button to be framed in white which indicates adjustments can be made PHO HHH HOE III III III EEE HEH HEF HHH HEE EE HOE EE HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH EHH HHH EHH HOE HOH HOOD Revision B
34. H HHH OHH HOE HHH FEF HEF EEE HHH EE FHF EE HHH HHH HHH EE EE HHH EE III EI III ER EEN HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 2 3 Model QGV 50 2 50 kW 208 240 VAC three phase input configuration e Model QGV 65 65 kW 380 480 VAC three phase input configuration e Model OGV 80 80 kW 380 480 VAC three phase input configuration This product is intended to be used and operated only in accordance with the safety procedures given within this manual for the purpose for which it was designed The intended use is given below Nothing stated in this manual reduces user s profes sional responsibilities for sound judgment and best practice INTENDED USE The HF Series X ray Generator is a diagnostic X ray high voltage generator It is intended to supply and control the electrical energy applied to a diagnostic X ray tube for medical veterinary radiographic examinations Use of the equipment for purposes other than those intended and expressly stated by the manufacturer as well as incorrect use or operation may relieve the manufacturer or his agent from all or some of the responsibility for resultant non compliance damage or injury KEY FEATURES It is imperative that all safety procedures described in this manual be strictly adhered to in order to ensure the safety of both patient and user The significant physical and performance characteristics of the HF Series X ray Generators ar
35. HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH SD e S HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 37 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK PHP HOE III III III EEE III HEH HHH EHH HHH HHH EE HOH HHH EHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH EE HHH EHH HEE HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 3 38 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Chapter APR EDITOR SPHSHSHSSHSHSHSHSHHSHSHHSHHHHSHHSHHHHHHHHHHHHHSHHHHHHHHHHHHOHHHHODH 4 1 OVERVIEW This chapter provides instructions for creating and editing Anatomical Programmed Region APR technique screens The Q VISION HF Series X ray generator has the capability of recalling pre programmed APR screens by storing an infinite number of views techniques in each of the 18 anatomical regions with each view having any number of thickness cm selections Any of the existing X ray techniques can be edited to suit the individual needs of a specific application BE File Anatomical Region Views Pediatric Small Medium Large Mode Auto Correct Head PA Chest OStandard cm Auto Correct All Auto Corect CervicalSpine Chest ThoracicSpine Exposure Parameters AEC Parameters Abdomen Oblique Chest kVp E Uon LumbarSpine Lordotic Chest d 5 3 m 40 Pelvis AP Ribs AD EH Lileft iCenter LJ Right SacrumCoccyx PA Ribs AD Focal Spot O Small Large
36. HH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH EHH HOHE Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 1 12 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the HF Series of X ray generators including TechVision option The HF Series X ray Generator is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled The customer or the user of the HF Series X ray Generator can help pre vent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment transmitters and the HF Series X ray Generator as recommended below according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment Rated maximum output Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter power of transmitter m 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 1 2VP d 1 2VP d 2 3VP 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 23 0 1 0 38 0 38 0 73 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 10 3 8 3 8 7 3 100 12 12 23 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation dis tance d in metres m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequenc
37. HHE EHH HHEHF HHH HEHEHE HHEH HHH HHH HHH SD 2 V Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 4 17 fields kVp sec and mAs for each cm line entry The table not only establishes a interpolated slope between the minimum and max imum values for kVp sec and mAs but it also provides flexibility in setting offsets from the slope which results Each line entry in the CM Step Table creates a new set point defined by the number entered in the cm column The corresponding generator parameter inputs kVp sec or mAs establish values that cause the slope to deviate with regard to the per centimeter value along the shifted segment As described previously with regard to Min cm and Max cm lin ear interpolation between the Min cm and Max cm is altered only by the input of one or more additional line entries in the CM Step Table which generate a different slope For example an increase or decrease in kVp or sec at any specific cm within the full range of the X ray tube will result in a change in the per centimeter value of the exposure a shift in the slope as compared to the per centimeter value established by Min cm Max cm and Default Adding new set points to the CM Step Table is accomplished by calling a new dialog by selecting the Add button Item 9 located beneath the Max cm dialog and input of the desired generator values in the appropriate dialog boxes using the modification
38. HOHE HEF EHH HEH HHH HEHE HOH HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH EE HHH EHH HOE HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 3 34 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC manual are presented in the panel to the left of the main screen 5 Contact Information Select the Contact Information topic on the Help screen and information regarding who to contact when service is required appears see Figure 3 18 Figure 3 18 Help Screen Topics Contact Information SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEHHE HHH HEHEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH SD e S HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B a e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 35 6 Remote Service Select the Remote Service topic on the Help screen and a step by step procedure is provided for obtaining assistance from the Service Contact via Team Viewer a program which enables a service technician to take over control of troubleshooting and repairing non hardware related service issues requires internet connectivity The operator must contact the Service facility and establish computer network communications with the technician before remote service can begin Y Remote Service SEIRI elisa PAORA PENINE EIE Os Anand deier TeamViewer Isa software package providing remote control audio video and file transfer capab
39. LLC ELECTRIC OUTPUT DATA Nominal X ray tube voltage and highest X ray tube cur rent obtainable at that volt age Table 2 4 Electric Output Data N A N A QG 32 QG 32 2 QG 32 3 QG 32 5 QGV 32 QGV 32 2 QGV 32 3 QGV 32 5 125 kV 250 mA 150 kV 200 mA with QG 150 option QG 40 QG 40 2 QG 40 3 QG 40 5 QGV 40 QGV 40 2 QGV 40 3 QGV 40 5 125 kV 320 mA 150 kV 250 mA with QG 150 option N A N A QG 32 SE QGV 32 SE 125 kV 250 mA QG 40 SE QGV 40 SE 125 kV 320 mA QG 50 QG 50 2 QGV 50 QGV 50 2 125 kV 400 mA 150 kV 320 mA with QG 150 option QG 50 SE QGV 50 SE 125 kV 400 mA QG 65 QGV 65 150 kV 800 mA QG 80 QGV 80 150 kV 800 mA Maximum X ray tube current and highest X ray tube volt age obtainable at that cur rent N A N A QG 32 QG 32 2 QG 32 3 500 mA 64 KV QG 32 5 QGV 32 QGV 32 2 QGV 32 3 QGV 32 5 QG 40 QG 40 2 QG 40 3 500 mA 80 kV QG 40 5 QGV 40 QGV 40 2 QGV 40 3 QG 40 5 N A N A QG 32 SE QGV 32 SE 400 mA 80 kV QG 40 SE QGV 40 SE 500 mA 80 kV QG 50 QG 50 2 QGV 50 650 mA 76 kV QGV 50 2 QG 50 SE QGV 50 SE 600 mA 83 kV QG 65 QGV 65 800 mA 81 KV QG 80 QGV 80 800 mA 100 kV SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ HHH HHH HHH HHH HOO
40. MEDICAL IMAGING Q vision HELP SERVICES Figure 4 3 Service Screen 4 Select the APR EDITOR button on the Service Screen to call the Editor Screen see Figure 4 4 0 002 T id 0 007 CH oo Aa EI This button provides access to a numerical touch pad for editing the value shown in the corresponding display Figure 4 4 APR Editor Screen HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 4 5 APR EDIT MODE APR Edit mode provides editing utilities for adding modifying duplicating or deleting the name of a view and for modifying the programmable exposure set tings associated with a particular view Editing a View Name which are used when describing the respective d Note Figure 4 4 contains numerical references function of the APR Editor touch screen in the instructions below In the APR Edit Screen select a Anatomical Region to edit by selecting the desired body part from the list shown in Item 1 For example to edit the Head region select the word Head Note that Views listing Item 2 show all views currently programmed Body Part List Head Selected Anatomical Region Views gt Head AP CervicalSpine Lateral Chest PA ThoracicSpine Townes Abdomen Waters LumberSpine Caldwell Pelvis SMV SacrumCoccyx Nasal Bones Lateral Shoulder Mandible PA UpperArm Mandible Oblique Elbow TMJ PA LowerArm TMJ Oblique A i Ha
41. MI customer service WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS The foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whether written oral express implied or statutory NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY Quantum Medical Imaging LLC OMI Warranty is exclusive of 1 Failure of Buyer Dealer to prepare the site or provide power requirements or operating environmental conditions in compliance with any applicable instructions or recommendations of QMI 2 Failure of Buyer Dealer to provide the proper incoming power required to support the equipment in accordance with the recommendation of QMI 3 Any modification of product performed by a party other than QMI 4 Combining products deemed by QMI to be incompatible 5 Improper or extraordinary use of the Product improper maintenance of the Prod uct or failure to comply with any applicable instructions or recommendations of Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 6 Misuse tampering or negligent storage handling of the Product by Buyer its employees agents or contractors 7 Fuses glassware high voltage cables and other items deemed by QMI to be expendable 8 Acts of God acts of civil or military authority fires floods power failure or electri cal power surges strikes or other labor disturbances war riots or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 9 Installation troubleshooting or repair servic
42. Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 4 3 Quick Start Workflow 6 Error Codes and Warnings Documentation ENTER PASSWORD 3497 THEN TAP ENTER BUTTON TAP HERE TOACCESS PASSWORD TOUCH PAD Figure 4 2 Help Screen Login 2 Selectthe LOGIN button When the ENTER PASSWORD touch pad is dis played Figure 4 2 Enter the Operator password 3497 using the digit buttons on the touch pad then select the Enter button The Login button will change to read Operator and the seven topics marked by colored dots and the Back To Q VISION button are available Note that the password touch pad can be called at anytime by selecting the OPERATOR button This allows Technical personnel to access service menus directly from the operator mode 3 Select the SERVICE button and the Service menu screen will appear dis playing the two operator accessible topic buttons APR EDITOR and DATE TIME SETTINGS see Figure 4 3 the functionality of its Operator accessible fea tures is described in more detail in Chapter 5 USER MAI NTENANCE d NOTE The Q VISION Help Services screen and COOH OOH OOO OOD THOT HOH HHH HHH HEH EE HEE HHH HEH HHH EH HEF EHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HOH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HEHE HEHE Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 4 4 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC amp Service General SELECT HERE TO CALL APR EDITOR SCREEN tum
43. Medical Imaging LLC Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity The HF Series X ray Generator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the HF Series of X ray generators including TechVision option should assure that it is used in such an environment Immunity test IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic environment guid test level level ance Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the HF Series X ray Generator including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3 Vrms JP IEC 61000 4 6 150 kHz to 80MHz d 1 2VP Radiated RF 3 V m 3 V m JP IEC 61000 4 3 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz d 1 2VP op MHz to 800 MHz d 23VP 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation dis tance in metres m Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey should be less than the compli ance level in each frequency range Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following sym bol Uer SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH
44. NTER NEW SET POINT AND VALUES pr OM Default cm 12 YIMincm 1 ul W Max cm 19 Eis Figure 4 12 APR Editor CM Field In the APR Editor a minimum and maximum thickness for the body part should be established and entered into the Min cm and Max cm value boxes in the CM field at the bottom right hand side of the APR Editor screen Note that these values can be disabled by not check marking the box next to the parameter name however the Default value is always active SHEE HOE HHH HEH HHH EE HOH HOHE HEE HOH HEE HEH HOH HHH HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EFFE HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH OOH HEHE Revision B 4 16 HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Quantum Medical Imaging LLC The Default is usually set as a nominal value to provide acceptable imaging for the typical thickness and physical characteristics of the target body part Generally the CM mode in Q VISION facilitates the establish ment of exposure profiles within a linear interpolation of the X ray tube s minimum and maximum exposure capability However by activating the Min cm and Max cm parameters by check marking the adjacent boxes on the APR Editor screen see Figure 4 12 the interpolation is scaled accordingly and inasmuch as the step size resolution for all conditions is 1cm Q VISION will interpolate the values in a linear fashion against the number of centimeters betwee
45. Quantum Medical Imaging LLC HELP SCREEN FEATURES The following paragraphs describe the HELP screen and the operator topics it sup ports See Figure 3 14 for orientation Quick Start Workflow Error Codes and Warnings CG Documentation 4 i Contact Information Enter Password TAP THE LOGIN BUTTON AND ENTER THE PASSWORD 3497 Login button changes to Operator when password is typed and Enter button is tapped Figure 3 14 Help Screen Orientation LAIZZIZZZZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZZZZZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ EZ ZZ ZZ E e SR HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 31 1 Quick Start Select the Quick Start button to access the tutorial describing features found on the Main operator screen Note that the areas of the Quick Start screen which are framed in gray are interactive and the operator can gain access to tutorial material by tapping on the framed area Quick Start Click an area of interest for a detailed view Chest iT Patient Type Small j PA Chest Lateral Chest AP Chest AP Stretcher Oblique Chest Lordotic Chest AP Ribs AD PA Ribs AD Oblique Ribs AD AP Ribs BD Oblique Ribs BD Sternum RAO Sternum RAO Breathing Sternum Lateral
46. SHSHHSHSHSSHSHHHSHSHSHSHHHSHSHHHSHSHHHHSHSHHHHHSHHHHHH OS OVERVIEW This chapter provides the information necessary to operate the generator The following operating procedures are outlined and described in detail Power on off procedures e X ray tube seasoning procedure e Operating instructions with reasonable care Manufacturer s equipment recommendations described in this manual must be observed N WARNING This equipment must be operated WARNING Do not operate the generator if water AN has leaked into or around the generator cabinet Call service before applying power to the system POWER ON OFF PROCEDURES NOTE On STORED ENERGY SE models after 6 long periods of non usage allow system to re charge batteries for approximately four hours prior to using disable AUTO SHUTOFF for contin uous charge and turn on system refer to Gener ator Timeout Setting paragraph in this chapter for instructions It is recommended the system be turned on at least once a week to maintain battery charge The following procedures describe the steps necessary to perform system power on and power off shut down Power On Procedure 1 Verify the main circuit breaker on the generator cabinet is set to the ON position 2 Set the Power Expose Box rocker switch near the Operator Con trol Panel Touchscreen OCP to the on position If the switch is already in the on position it means the system shut itself down automatic
47. US IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL 60601 1 AND CAN CSA C22 2 NO 601 1 98UA HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 1 5 The following symbols may be used for marking on this equipment or equipment documentation ole Earth ground h Dangerous Voltage Attention consult accompanying amp Protective Earth ground AN documents Power ON Power OFF C part of equipment O part of equipment Stand By 6 Non ionizing radiation ey lonizing radiation AV Alternating current TEA COMPATIBILITY The eguipment described in this manual must only be used in combination with other equipment or components if these are expressly recognized by Quantum Medical Imaging LLC as compatible INTENDED OPERATOR The Q VISION HF Series X ray Generator is intended to be installed used and operated only in accordance with the safety procedures given within this manual for the purpose for which it was designed Before attempting to work with this equipment read understand note and strictly observe all warnings cautions and safety markings on the equipment Users include those persons who actually handle the equipment and those who have authority over the equipment TRAINING Users of Q VISION HF Series X ray Generator shall have received adequate train ing on its safe and effective use before attempting to work with the equipment Training requirements may vary from country to country The User shall m
48. X Table 3 2 Receptor Selection Options STANDARD AEC OPTION UNIVERSAL AEC OPTION RECEPTOR KEY MANUAL AEC APR MANUAL AEC APR PRESSED WALL WALL WALL40 WALL40 WALL WALL40 WALL40 WALL72 WALL72 WALL72 WALL72 NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE TABLE TABLE TABLE40 TABLE40 TABLE TABLE40 TABLE40 AUX NOT NOT NOT WALL2 WALL2 WALL2 ENABLED ENABLED ENABLED AUX AUX AUX Table 3 2 shows the various receptor selection options The receptors shown with an asterisk are selected by toggling the indicated receptor key eg there is a choice of two SID s for the wall receptor WALL40 or WALL72 when in AEC or APR mode SHEE HEHEHE HEHEHE HEH FEE HEHEHE HEE FEHH EEE HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHE OH EEE HHH EEE HHH EHH SE EHH HEHEHE EEE HEHEHE HEH HOH HEHEHE HEH EHH REE HHH EEE Eat HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Revision B 3 8 MODE SELECTION The generator has three operational modes Manual AEC optional Anatomical Programmed Regions APR NOTE AEC mode can be used either as a stand alone mode or in conjunction with APR mode Head Cervical Spine Chest Thoracic Spine Abdomen Lumbar Spine Pelvis Sacrum Coccyx Shoulder Upper Arm Elbow Lower Arm Hand Upper Leg Knee Lower Leq Ankle Foot 2 MODE This key enables the Anatomical MODE Programmed Regions mode This mode SELECTION App j Provides pre programmed technique setti
49. ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ Mee S A Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual i E 3 26 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Refer to the following descriptions for assistance in interpreting the fault message Table 3 3 Fault Messages 400 Volt Missing or incorrect anode sens Call Technical Service Support Anode ing voltage Vsense A value returned 400 Volt Missing or incorrect cathode sens Call Technical Service Support Cathode ing voltage Vsense C value returned ADC Missing or incorrect positive volt Call Technical Service Support Negative age reference Vref value Reference returned ADC Missing or incorrect 15 VDC sup Call Technical Service Support Negative 15 ply voltage ADC Missing or incorrect 15 VDC Call Technical Service Support Positive 15 supply voltage ADC Missing or incorrect 5 VDC sup Call Technical Service Support Positive 5 ply voltage ADC Missing or incorrect positive volt Call Technical Service Support Positive age reference Vref value Reference returned ADC Missing or incorrect 24 VDC Call Technical Service Support Regulated supply voltage Positive 24 Anode Volt Indicates that there is a problem Call Technical Service Support with the anode kVp circuit high voltage transformer or Power Driver Module Backup Applicable in AEC mode only 1 Increase technique factor s Re Backup time was reached based take exposure on current technique f
50. actors 2 Verify the preset backup setting is This includes exceeding the maxi sufficient mum output capacity of either the 3 Verify tube stand facing selected X ray tube or the X ray generator receptor model Cathode Volt The filtered cathode volts are out Call Technical Service Support side of preset limits at any time SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HOOD S V Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 27 Table 3 3 Fault Messages open Collimator Automatic collimator not respond Call Technical Service Support ing only appears on systems using an automatic collimator Door Entrance door to X ray room is Touch the ATTENTION icon on the Overlay to Verify X ray room door is closed and re take exposure Filament Curr Indicates a problem with the fila ment control regulator circuit voltage Call Technical Service Support Filament Prog The filtered Filament Amps are outside of preset limits at any time Call Technical Service Support Generator Limit PREP was pressed while a combi nation of the selected parameters is outside of the limits of the gen erator model or tube type Retake exposure using allowable lim its Hold Button Exposure terminated prema turely because th
51. aging LLC is not responsible for any loss or damage to products once they have been shipped from our factory The dealer or customer is responsible for full payment to Quantum Medical Imaging LLC for all invoices as per our stan dard payment terms regardless of freight damage or processing of an insurance claim by the dealer or customer SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH SD S Y ee HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B ka Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 6 5 VOIDING WARRANTY Any installation maintenance repair service relocation or alteration to or of or any other tampering with the product performed by any person or entity other than Quantum Medical Imaging or a certified Quantum Medical Imaging dealer without the written approval of an authorized person at Quantum Medical Imaging shall immedi ately void and cancel all warranties with respect to the affected product THO HHH HOE III III IE III III III III HEF HHH EE EE HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HOH HHH HHH HHH EHH HHH HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 6 6 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC
52. ake sure that training is received in accordance with local laws or regulations that have the force of law SHH HHH HOE HHH HEH HHH EE HOH HOF EE III III III III III III II III III HHH HOH HHH HHH HEH HHH EFFE HHH HHH HEH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHHHEH HHH OHH HEHE Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 1 6 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION The documentation consists of a User manual this document and related docu mentation e Service Manual P N DC30 011 Contains technical and service documentation for this product including installation and configuration instructions to be performed by qualified persons The documentation shall be kept with the system for easy reference APPLICABLE STANDARDS Q VISION HF Series X ray Generators comply with the following regulatory stan dards FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH Title 21 CFR Subchapter J e EN 60601 1 1990 A1 1993 A2 1995 A13 1996 e IEC 60601 2 7 1998 E e CAN CSA C22 2 No 601 1 M90 2005 Medical Electrical Equipment part 1 General Requirements for Safety e UL 60601 1 1st Edition 2006 04 26 Medical Electrical Equipment part 1 General Requirements for Safety e EC 60601 1 Medical electrical equipment Part 1 General requirements for safety e IEC 60601 1 2 2007 EC Directive 93 42 EEC for Medical Devices EU Authorized Representative Medizintechnik Berlin GmbH Altentreptower Strasse 59
53. al patient is posi tioned in front of wall receptor Press ing this button will toggle between WALL 40 and WALL 72 settings Used for examinations where neither table nor wall image receptor is required such as table top and off table techniques Used for examinations where table receptor and AEC are selected AEC feature is optional patient is posi tioned on tabletop Used for examinations when a typical wallstand or table bucky is not desired such as portable digital receptor applications Turns on off ion chamber s top left detector for AEC exposures Turns on off ion chamber s middle detector for AEC exposures Turns on off ion chamber top right detector for AEC exposures Steady green indicates generator is ready for exposure When the following conditions occur message appears to the left of the indicator e tube heat limit will be exceeded by the next exposure e On stored energy systems the bat teries are re charging blinking stops when fully charged On non stored energy systems 400V capacitors are re charging SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH ZZ HHH HHH ZZ EZ HHH SD S K Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 2 17 prepares genera tor for exposure release to inhibit Push button push button push button
54. ally due to inactivity refer to Automatic Power Stand By Mode paragraph in this chapter In this case set the power on standby switch to the standby position wait five seconds then set switch to the on position SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH FHF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHE HEHEHE HHH HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH SD 2 V Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 3 3 The system automatically runs a series of self checks for approxi mately three to six seconds to ensure proper operation Quantum Medical Imaging and the OCP software revision level appears on the display 4 Upon successful completion of self tests the Manual or APR mode menu is displayed depending on the operating mode used when the system was last shut down Power Off Procedure For Short Periods Of Time 1 Set the Power Expose Box rocker switch near the Operator Con trol Panel OCP to the standby position PHHOHH HOE HHH HEE HHH III EI ZEIT HEF HHH HHH HHH HHH EE HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HEH OHHH HHH EHH HOE HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 3 4 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 2 Ensure that the generator status indicator on the Touchscreen OCP is gray in color and that the message to the left reads Off System is now shut down For Long Periods Of
55. ap AEC button to toggle Automatic Exposure Control feature ON OFF APR Mode AEC Disabled Figure 3 9 APR Mode Operation APR Selection and AEC Enabled Disabled 99 999 4949 999 4994 999 9949994 9994 494 9944 09 9 9094 9494499449994 9494 49494 994 9 4994 944 94944 4994 9994 49449494 4446494449494 444 44449444494 44444444944494494444444944444 e SR HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 21 Oblique Chest Lordotic Chest AP Ribs AD PA Ribs AD Oblique Ribs AD AP Ribs BD Oblique Ribs BD Sternum RAO Sternum RAO Breathing j CH Sternum Lateral Tap the Patient Type icon desired for selected procedure e Q Vision defaults to the Medium Patient Type any time APR mode is accessed by way of the APR button Q am lt gt Pediatric e If APR mode is exited to Manual mode and then APR mode is re accessed via the Anatomical Figure or the Body Parts List the Patient Type defaults to its last state Patient type selection pad is active with APR Mode only Figure 3 10 APR Mode Operation Patient Type Selection 5 AEC enabled exposures only Verify AEC film density or Patient Type non AEC exposures only film speed anatomical thick ness and ion chamber field combinations selections are correct If required these settings may be adjusted as follows a The default AEC density setting may be modified using the AEC DENSITY
56. ce Support Ready terminal of the Digital Interface Board A9 AY40 034T is not ready within 500 ms from the time PREP was initiated Rotor Current Tube rotor is not getting correct Call Technical Service Support current to start Rotor Overrun Tube has been rotating for longer Call Technical Service Support than 30 continuous seconds Rotor Temp Tube rotor is too hot Allow tube to cool for thirty minutes and then re take exposure Table The table bucky has been Verify that TABLE receptor was not Bucky selected but did not return the selected on Q Rad Digital NX DR ready signal to start exposure Series Generator Control Panel with This may take up to five seconds system not having table receptor after exposure is reguested Tube Backup time was reached based Reduce technique factor s Re take Limits on current AEC technique factors exposure exceeding tube exposure limits Wall The wall bucky has been selected Verify that WALL receptor was not Bucky but did not return the READY sig selected on Q Rad Digital NX DR nal to start exposure This may Series Generator Control Panel with take up to five seconds after system not having wall receptor exposure is requested SHH HHH HOE HHH FEF HHH EE HOH HOF HEH III III III III III III HHH HHH HHH HHH HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH EFFE HHH HHH HEH HOH HHH HHHHHHHHHHEH HHH OOH HOHE Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 3 30
57. d the desired procedure re selected 2 Press MAS TIME key to choose between display of mAs or time value on AEC mode screen at end of exposure The MAS TIME button is always in direct opposition to the display at the top of the screen therefore if the operator desires to display Post mAs value after the exposure the toggle button on the Genera tor Control should read sec and conversely if the operator desires to display Post Time the toggle button should read mAs see Figure 3 5 NOTE When operating in APR Mode using a pro a cedure that is programmed for AEC the mAs Time value is replaced by Optical Density N on the Generator Control Panel DILL TETTETETT ETTET HHH HOH HHF EHH HHH EE HHH EE HHH ERR EE HHH HHH HHH ERR III III RRE EE HHH HHH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 3 14 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC SEC Time mAs setting toggles with each tap of the SEC or mAs button OR Note The TIME MAS button is in direct opposition to the condition shown in the screen header The mAs button displays which mode will be displayed at the top of the Touchscreen if the operator taps the button one time Post Time or Post mA value shown here Chest Patient Type Medium y PA Chest Lateral Chest AP Stretcher Oblique Chest Lordotic Chest AP Ribs AD PA Ribs AD Oblique Ribs AD AP Ribs BD Oblique Ribs BD Sternum RAO
58. d comply completely with the currently established safe exposure factors and pro cedures described in publications such as Subchapter J of Title 21 of the Code of Fed eral Regulations Diagnostic X ray Systems and Their Major Components and NCRP Report No 102 Medical X ray Electron Beam and Gamma Ray Protection for Ener gies Up to 50 MeV Equipment Design and Use as revised or replaced in the future Q VISION HF Series X ray Generators must only be used in rooms that comply with all applicable laws or regulations that have the force of law concerning electrical safety for this type of equipment Scheduled maintenance is essential to the assurance of continued integrity of this equipment with respect to regulatory compliance The continuance of certified perfor mance to the regulatory standard is incumbent upon the user s diligent conformance to recommended maintenance instructions Do not use this equipment until you are sure that the planned maintenance program is up to date CLASSIFICATION This product has been classified as Class by Underwriters Laboratories Inc Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or with nitrous oxide Protection against Harmful Ingress of Water Ordinary enclosed equipment without protection against ingress of liquids NSS Ry MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EOUIPMENT RY gt WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRIC SHOCK FIRE U MECHANICAL HAZARDS ONLY GX L
59. d will close The new View name will be displayed in the Views listing followed by an asterisk which indicates that the new View name is a new entry Adding a New View Adding an additional View name for the current Anatomical Region is accomplished by selecting the ADD button Figure 4 7 Item 1 The pro cess requires that the operator begin at the APR Editor screen and select the desired Anatomical Region An infinite number of views can be added to the Views listing The process for adding a view follows File Anatomical Region Views Head SS AP CervicalSpine Lateral Chest PA ThoracicSpine Townes Abdomen Waters LumbarSpine Caldwell Pelvis SMV SacrumCoccyx Nasal BonesLateral Shoulder Mandible PA UpperArm Mandible Oblique Elbow TMJ PA LowerArm TM Oblique Hand TMJ Townes UpperLeg Zygomatic Arches Knee New View LowerLeg Ankle Foot Pediatric Small 2Medium Large Mode niu O Standard cm Auto Correct All Auto Correct Exposure Parameters AEC Parameters kvp Zion mA E S a gt ESI ileft Center IRight Focal Spot Small Large e Density sec KO ae ere d oe mAs Backup mAs B ss E 2 Wall ONone Table Aux OOther i a rm cm kVp sec mAs Default cm Lo L Min cm 0 E LJ Max cm o u FF Generator tube Rotor Change Clear 7 Indicates Operator input is
60. dress 1 Address 2 City State Country Zip Phone e mail Name of Distributor Installation Date Check Type of Equipment and Provide ID No s Model No Serial No Hi Freq Generator Table Collimator Hi Tension Cable Tube Tube Stand Wall Stand Other OO Oo OD O0 0 00 SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HHH HFEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ HEHEHE ZZ ZZ HHH HOOD S SC HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B a Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 6 3 Fill in and mail Warranty Card promptly to Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 2002 B Orville Drive North Ronkonkoma NY 11779 7661 USA Any component furnished without charge to Buyer Dealer during the warranty period to correct a warranty failure shall be warranted only to the extent of the unexpired term of the warranty of the original product This warranty extends only to the origi nal purchase and is not transferable unless authorized in writing by Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Products manufactured by parties other than QMI where QMI acts solely as distribu tor or reseller will carry their respective manufacturers warranties including each of their independent terms and conditions Warranty consideration will be given only for defective QMI products properly returned to the factory in accordance with QMI s Returned Materials Procedure refer to Dealer Price Book or contact Q
61. e EXPOSE switch was released before the exposure was completed Re take exposure making sure EXPOSE switch is continuously pressed throughout entire duration of exposure HSS Detected A High Speed Starter has been detected when none is selected Call Technical Service Support KVP Error 1 The anode and cathode KV are sufficiently different to cause an error 2 The anode or cathode voltage sense is exceeding 15 of program voltage 3 Communication between OCP Control Board A16 AY40 004S1 and Logic Board Al AY40 006S was interrupted 4 Arc in system H V Trans former X ray tube or high voltage cables Faulty missing J1 connection on KVP Control Board A2 AY40 003S Ln Call Technical Service Support SOHO HOE HHH EEE ZEIT ZEIT HOH HHH EE HEH EE EEE EE HOH EE EE EE EE EEE EE EE HHH HHH HEH EE III III III EE ZEIT Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 3 28 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Table 3 3 Fault Messages to missing PREP hardware line or PREP signal interruption during PREP cycle Long Prep PREP time exceeded the eigh Touch the OK button in the error dia teen seconds limit log box to clear warning message Re take exposure Lost Prep Exposure sequence disabled due Call Technical Service Support Lost Expose Exposure terminated prema turely because EXPOSE switch was released before exposure was completed Touch the OK butt
62. e Q VISION HF Series X ray Generator contains no user ser viceable components Do not attempt to disable these components or remove any trim covers Refer service to qualified service personnel WARNING Always disconnect the equipment A from the main power supply prior to any cleaning SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHE FHF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EHH HHEH HHH HHH HHH ZZ HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HHH SD S K SC HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 5 3 SYSTEM SETTINGS The Date Time Settings editor is accessed via the Service screen The following paragraphs describe the process involved in setting the time and date ACCESSING SERVICE MODE When it becomes necessary to access the Date Time feature the operator must first access the Help screen from the Main operator screen and then the Service screen Figure 5 1 shows the seven Help topics available to the oper ator including Service A Description of each feature of the Q VISION Help Services screen is provided in Chapter 3 OPERATION Note A description of APR Editor is provided in N Chapter 4 APR EDITOR This utility is accessed via the Help screen under the Service topic SHH Z HOE HHH HEF HHH EE HOH HHH HHH HHH III EZ II III III III HHH HHH III III HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHHHEH HHH EHH HEHE Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s
63. e are not included in this warranty Technical service and maintenance is the responsibility of the dealer selling the equipment 10 The Manufacturer is relieved of any responsibility for damage during shipment after the freight carrier picks up and begins transport of the unit for delivery III HOE HHH HEH HHH EE HOH HEHE EE HHH HHH EEE HEHEHE EE HOH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HOH HOH HEHEHE HEH EHH HEH HHH EE Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 6 4 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC BUYER S REMEDIES If Quantum Medical Imaging LLC determines that any Product fails to meet any war ranty during the applicable warranty periods Quantum Medical Imaging LLC shall correct any such failure as follows A By repairing adjusting or replacing any defective or non conforming Parts or Products B By making available any necessary repaired or replacement parts or assemblies Quantum Medical Imaging shall have the option to furnish either new or exchange replacement parts or assemblies All returned parts shall become the property of Quantum Medical Imaging if said parts have been determined by QMI to be defective by reason of manufacture The preceding Paragraphs set forth Buyer s Remedies and Quantum Medical Imag ing s sole liability for claims based upon failure of the product to meet any warranty whether the claim is on contract warranty Tort including negligence and strict liabil ity or oth
64. e as follows e Ultra high frequency up to 120 kHz voltage waveform for highly efficient X ray production e Manual AEC optional and automatic APR modes of operation e Anatomic Programmability APR pre defined and customized technique selection e Wall table none image receptor selection e Multi language display capability e Optional pedestal wall mount control console e Compact generator cabinet design DILL KI TOOTH HOH HHH HHH HEH EE EEE HHH HEH HHH HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HOH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HOH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH EI EZ ZI Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 2 4 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Refer to Table 2 1 for performance specifications of single phase non stored energy HF Series X ray Generators Table 2 1 HF Series Single Phase Generator Performance Specifications Maximum kW N A 32 40 mA Stations 25S 75S 1505 25S 755 1505 Small Focus S N A 100L 200L 250L 100L 200L 250L Large Focus L 320L 400L 500L 320L 400L 500L mA Accuracy N A 5 1mA 5 1mA kVp Range kVp N A 40 125 40 125 kVp increments kVp N A 1 0 1 0 step kV Accuracy N A 4 4 150 kVp optional N A Yes Yes Time Range sec N A 0 001 6 3 0 001 6 3 Time Accuracy N A 1 MS 0 5 1 MS 0 5 ai Be N A 0 001 0 001 mAs Range N A 0 025 600 0 025 600 High SpeedStarter N A No No Ripple Voltage output N A 5 5
65. ed with kVp mA and Density on the Generator Control Panel Touchscreen Figures 3 4 through 3 7 describe the process for making an AEC expo sure while operating in APR Mode NOTE AEC is not available while the None Film A Screen selection is active 1 Selectthe body part to be examined from the appropriate Ana tomical Figures center screen or the Body Part List at the right side of the screen Once the Body Part is selected the APR but ton is highlighted by a frame and the appropriate procedures are listed at the right of the Anatomical Figures a Selectthe desired procedure from the Procedures List called by the Body Part selection process If the selected procedure is programmed for AEC the generator control panel will be automatically configured for that specific procedure Note that the AEC button is automatically highlighted by a colored frame indicating that it is active and the appropriate fields on the graphic representation of the ion chamber are illumi nated SHHSHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEH HHH HHH EHH HHH HEHEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ Ae S A Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual i E 3 12 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Head Cervical Spine Thoraic Spine Abdomen Lumbar Spine Pelvis Sacrum Coccyx Shoulder Upper Arm ee Select
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67. enerators Operator s Manual i i 2 18 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC HELP SERVICES SCREEN Q VISION is designed with a Help utility for operator convenience This util bai ity is accessed via the HELP button located in the lower right corner of the main operating screen left Help topics include tutorial materials for Quick Start in using the Q VISION System and an overview of the four basic steps in taking an exposure with Q VISION and an explanation of common error codes and warnings Fingertip activated reference to the Operators Manual and Service Contacts is also provided on the Help screen Remote servicing capability is available and activated via the Help screen and Operator level Service features such as APR Editor and Date Time Settings are available Refer to Chapter 3 OPERATION for detailed information on the Help utility SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HEHEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH SD e Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 2 19 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK III III III IE HEH HEE HHF EHH HEF OHHH HHH EE HOH HHH EHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HEH HHH EE HHH EHH HOE HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 2 20 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Chapter OPERATION SPHHSHSSHSSHSHSHSHS
68. ensure that all other X ray exposure precautions are met POWER ON STBY EXPOSURE CYCLE SWITCH Generator Status Indicators on Touchscreen D Ready 1 Exposure can be made only when the READY icon is green 2 Press and hold the PREP push button to start the tube rotor PREP EXPOSE inner actuator is depressed and Tr zZ sn held at same level as the outer ON OFF LED Winn EXPANSION ry actuator The X ray Exposure asi CABLE indicator will turn green A POWER EXPOSE CONTROL BOX MUST BE A POSITIONED AS TO ALLOW OPERATOR TO 3 Press both the inner and outer CLEARLY VIEW ICONS ON THE Q RAD CONTROL PANEL AND HEAR AURAL ALARM ITA push buttons fully down to make een an exposure The X ray Exposure indicator will turn yellow and an aural alarm is sounded Ready 4 Following a brief recovery period the READY indicator will turn green to indicate the system is ready for next exposure Figure 3 13 Exposure Controls III HHH FEE HHH FOE HHH HOE HHHE EE HEF HHH FEE EE HHH HHH EEEEEE EE EEE EE EE EE EE EE EE EEEEEEEEE EE EFFE EE EEE EE EEE EE EEE EE EEN Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 3 24 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Exposures Once the generator power is on and the Power Control Boxe rocker switch is set to the ON position the touchscreen at the top will display a green LED and the status indicator word Ready Press and hold the EXPOSE k
69. erwise and however instituted And upon the expiration of the applicable warranty period all such liability shall terminate In no event shall Quantum Medical Imaging be liable for special or consequential damages arising out of the use or ability to use its equipment whatsoever The warranties and remedies available to the buyer are conditioned upon all claims under this warranty being made in accordance with the aforementioned warranty statement WARRANTY RETURN PROCEDURE A fully completed Field Returned Material Evaluation Form must be returned with any defective product or any returned item All returns must have the Serial Number of the Equipment and or the Specific Part written on the Field Returned Material Evalu ation Form All freight charges resulting from Warranty Returns are the responsibility of the Buyer or Dealer EQUIPMENT IN TRANSIT QMI cannot assume responsibility for any equipment damaged in transit To protect the buyer dealer the receiver of any equipment should examine all cartons and crates carefully at time of delivery If damage is apparent make a notation on the delivery receipt request an inspection by the freight carrier and if applicable file appropriate carrier claim Should concealed damage be detected immediately notify the freight carrier and request an inspection The purchaser dealer customer is fully responsi ble for the filing of freight damage claims to the freight carrier Quantum Medical Im
70. escribed in this manual shall only be used in combination with other equipment or components if these are expressly recognized by Quantum Medical Imaging LLC as compatible A list of such equipment and components is available from Quantum Medical Imaging LLC on request CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The operator controls and indicators on the HF Series X ray Generator are divided into two basic groups Generator Cabinet and Operator Console Power Switches see Figures 2 3 and 2 4 ZZZ HOH HHH OHH HHS EHH FHF HHH FOF ZZ III III ZZ ZEIT HOE EE HEH HHH EHH HHH HHH HEF HHH HEHE ERR OHH EI III III EI III III III EI HOH HHH HHH HHH HODY HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 2 13 e Operator Control Panel Operator Controls and Indicators see Figure 2 5 and refer to Table 2 5 for descriptions Power ON OFF Switch ON up OFF down Figure 2 3 Generator Cabinet Power On Off Switch POWER EXPOSE CONTROL BOX AND EXPOSE BUTTON POWER ON 3 POWER OFF POWER ON OFF SWITCH THO HHE HHH HEE HHH FEE HEH HOH III EHH HEF HHH EHH HEHEHE HOH HOH HHH EHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EE HHH EHH HHH HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 2 14 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Figure 2 4 Operator Console and Power Expose Switch Box Power ON OFF Switches Figure 2 5 OperatorControl
71. ey switch until the exposure is complete The amber EXPOSE indicator will light X ray beam is on and a single audible tone will sound during the exposure Instantaneous Exposures 1 Press and hold PREP inner most ring on the Expose Switch until the green PREP indicator lights 2 Press and hold EXPOSE outer most ring on the Expose Switch until the exposure is complete The amber EXPOSE indicator will light X ray beam is on and a single audible tone will be emitted during the exposure HEAT UNIT COMPUTER Anode heat units are computed and displayed continuously on screen thereby monitoring the dissipation of heat between exposures The amount of tube anode heating expressed in thousands of heat units is the KHU value or expressed in thousands of J oules as the kJ value Built in tube protection alerts the operator prior to a subsequent exposure until sufficient heat has dissipated from the tube to allow the next exposure without exceeding tube limits If the heat units exceed the maximum heat limit the READY LED will blink on and off The READY LED will only stop blinking when the tube has cooled down sufficiently such that the heat produced by taking an exposure at the current kV mA and time mAs setting will not exceed tube maximum heat unit limit SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HHH HEHEHE HEH HHH SD
72. ilities between Step 1 Enable remote service Step 2 Phone your dealer or Quantum s service department Step 3 Tell them your Remote Id number shown below The operator will then assist you using the built in audio and video interface TeamViewer Status Disabled Remote Id 553 539 259 Teame ke Quantum MEDICAL IMAGING Back vn GI Q v s on HELP SERVICES Figure 3 19 Help Screen Topics Remote Service PHO HOE HHH HEE HHH FEE HHH HEE HHF EHH EI ZEIT III III III HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH EE HHH EHH HEH HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 3 36 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 7 Service The Service topic is the last selection on the Help screen and by selecting that topic another screen containing two buttons APR Editor and Date Time Settings is displayed see Figure 3 20 If either of these buttons are selected an associated editing screen will appear Detailed information on the operation of the APR Editor is available in Chapter 4 APR EDITOR and detailed information on performing Date Time Settings is available in Chapter 5 USER MAINTENANCE e amp Service General MEDICAL IMAGING Q vision HELP services Figure 3 20 Help Screen Topics Service SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE
73. ils SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEH HEHEHE HHH HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH EHH HHH HHH HEH HEHEHE HHH HEHEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HOOD u 7 Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual i E 4 12 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Select the Modify button located immediately to the right of the red framed parameter value field Note that the Modify Backup mAs touch pad is superimposed over the APR Editor screen Further note that the value display field is also framed with a red box This indicates that an input is required Enter the desired Backup mAs value using the numerical touch pad and select the Enter button The numerical touch ad will close and the value entered will appear in the Backup mAs value field Q VISION will not permit an inap propriate value to be accepted in the APR Editor therefore if an inappropriate value is entered the red frame will remain around the inappropriate value indicating further modifica tion is required 5 Receptor Selection Item 7 APR views can be programmed to call a specific Receptor either the primary receptor groups WALL NONE TABLE or other Named receptors assigned at the time of installa tion via the APR Editor screen see Figure 4 10 The typical Q VISION applications utilize the WALL NONE and the TABLE recep tors groups however facilities for an additional receptor group AUX is shown along with OTHER
74. in an X ray system The user is responsible for performing routine maintenance and inspection procedures to ensure proper equipment operation Aside from routine maintenance any abnormal noise vibration or unusual performance should be investigated by a qualified service representative Preventive maintenance or any repair service should be performed only by qualified service personnel WARNING Failure to follow manufacturer s or service personnel s recommendations may result A in serious injury Only gualified and authorized persons shall work on this eguipment In this context gualified means those legally permitted to work on the eguipment and authorized means those specifi cally authorized by local management Changes additions or maintenance to the eguip AN ment carried out by persons without appropriate gualifications and training and or using un approved spare parts may lead to serious risk of injury and damage to the eguipment as well as making the warranty void USER MAINTENANCE The system user is responsible for the basic cleanliness of the eguipment Wipe the O VISION front display screen surface using an absorbent cotton cloth or other soft material Other surfaces should be cleaned using a clean cloth slightly moistened in warm soapy water use mild soap Never use strong cleaners sol vents or abrasive polish on this eguipment and never let liguids enter the enclo sure WARNING Electric shock hazard Th
75. is important that these procedures be performed to maintain both the tube manufacturer s and Quantum Medical Imaging LLC s warranties A typical daily seasoning procedure is provided below If the system has not been used for several days or upon installation refer to the tube manufacturer s instructions Proceed as follows 1 Select MANUAL mode from the Q VISION Operator Control Panel Touch screen 2 Take exposures listed in Table 3 1 using a 200L mA focal spot and allow 30 seconds between exposures 3 The system is ready for operation Table 3 1 Daily X ray Tube Seasoning Exposures 1 50 0 1 2 60 0 1 3 70 0 1 4 80 0 1 5 90 0 1 6 100 0 1 7 110 0 1 8 120 0 1 NOTE Exposure 8 X ray Tube seasoning set 6 tings applies only to generators capable of 150kV COOH HOO OOD TOOTH HOH HHH HHH HEH EE EEE HEH HEH EE EH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HOH II EI II III III HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH HHH EE E HHHHEH HHH OOH HOHE Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 3 6 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC SETTING UP TO TAKE EXPOSURES Before taking an exposure the operator must prepare the system as follows e Select Receptor e Select Mode e Select verify exposure factors RECEPTOR SELECTION In any operating mode use the RECEPTOR selection keys see Figure 3 1 to select the appropriate image receptor Select NONE if not using a table or wall receptor The currently selected receptor i
76. ist All parameters in which a discrepancy exists are encircled in red THEE HOE HHH HEE HHH FEE HHEH HOH EI ZEIT EEE EE HHH EE HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EE HEH HHH HHH EHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH EE HHH EHH HOE HOH HOOD Revision B 4 10 HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Quantum Medical Imaging LLC During the process of adding to or editing an existing View in the APR list the operator must enter a value or make a selection which ever is appropriate for any field highlighted by a red border Other areas on the screen depending upon Mode selected Item 4 are visible but they cannot be edited 1 Patient Type Item 3 The area to the right of the Views List heading displays four Patient Type selections Pediatric Small Medium and Large The text for each type shown is touch sensitive Select the desired Patient Type and note that the adjacent circle becomes high lighted 2 Mode Selection Item 4 Q VISION provides the operator with the capability of establishing APR settings based upon Standard or cm exposure settings when convenience of utilizing predetermined set ting based on thickness of the patient or body part is preferable When establishing new Views or editing existing Views it is neces sary to select a patient size Item 3 either standard or cm mode see Item 4 and then proceed with input of data required sections highlighted in red 3 Auto Correct Item 5 The Auto Correct secti
77. larly a diagonal line in a box indicates SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HHH HHH HHH EHH FHF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHE HHH HHH HEHEHE HEH HEHEHE HEH HHH HHH HHH SD 2 Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 4 11 that the corresponding ion field is active A CHECKMARK IS VISIBLE IN THIS BOX WHEN AEC IS SET TO ACTIVE ANY ONE OR ALL OF THE ON FIELDS CAN BE ACTIVE LI On PULL DOWN MENU DIAGONAL LI NE ee REVEALS 11 En ame ne A lace ae _ THICKNESS VALUES ZiLeft IZlCenter Z Right Density z Backup mAs AEC Parameters SELECT HERE FOR MODIFY BACKUP MAS TOUCHPAD Figure 4 9 APR Editor AEC Parameters Field c Setting the Density value is accomplished via a pull down menu located near the middle of the AEC Parameters field Select the menu pull down to reveal the 11 available set tings Select the desired setting to increase or decrease exposure time ranging from Normal density to positive or negative 75 in 15 steps d The Backup mAs setting is the maximum dosage allowed for the current AEC exposure The generator output for the spe cific View selected will be controlled by feedback from the lon chamber while the Backup mAs setting denotes the dosage at which the exposure will be automatically termi nated in the event an AEC fa
78. n keyboard type the name of that receptor then select Enter This process will assign the parameter values including the receptor to the selected View Note Named receptors are configured by service personnel The Group Name Wall None and Table can have an infinite number of Named Receptors and calibration associated with each During normal operation these Named Receptors are activated when a Receptor Group button is toggled 6 Exposure Parameters Item 14 There are four parameter values kVp mA sec and mAs available for editing when operating in Standard Mode and the Focal Spot selection in the Exposure Parameters section When the cm Mode is selected in Item 4 only mA value and Focal Spot selection are required inputs SOHO OHH HOE HHH HEH HHH EE HOH HOFF HEE HOH EEE EE HOH HHH EE HHH HHH HHH HHH HOH III III II III EE EEE EE EE REEFF ERR EEE HHH OOH HEHE Revision B 4 14 HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Quantum Medical Imaging LLC SELECT TEXT FOR FOCAL SPOT Exposure Parameters kVp mA Focal Spot 129 120 Small 600 pes E E 7 SELECTION Figure 4 11 APR Editor Exposure Parameters MODIFY KEYPAD ACCESS BUTTON FOR KVP MA SEC AND MAS a When setting values for kVp mA sec and mAs select the button next to the corresponding parameter field This will call a Modify touch pad for the parameter selected b Enter the de
79. n the Min cm and Max cm to determine the settings for the cm selected on the Operator Control Panel Therefore Where the kVp value for Min cm 4 at 40 kVp and Max cm 19 at 96 kVp and the difference in the min and max kVp is 56 96 minus 40 then The 15 steps between Min cm and Max cm will each represent 3 73 kVp 56 divided by 15 Enter parameter values for Default cm Min cm and Max cm via numerical touch pad as follows see Figure 4 12 a The Default cm the Min cm and the Max cm parameter values are entered via a numerical touch pad which is accessed by selecting the parameter modification button Select the digits that correspond to the desired value and the select the Enter button Note that erroneous entries can be resolved via the Del delete character last entered or the Clr clear entire entry button The Cancel button per mits the operator to exit the touch pad b Making the Min cm and Max cm value active is accom plished by touching the gray box immediately to the left of the respective parameter name This will cause a check mark to appear in the box indicating that parameter value shown in the dialog is active To the right of the Min Max and Default parameter settings is the CM Step Table Item 8 This table is based upon three value SHHHHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HHH HFEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH H
80. n to all the information described in the Safety section refer to Chapter 1 SAFETY NOTICES This manual is written for trained users of the Q VISION High Frequency HF Series X ray Generator hereinafter referred to as the HF Series X ray Generator and for authorized field service personnel Quantum Medical Imaging LLC assumes no liabil ity for use of this document if any unauthorized changes to the content or format have been made The HF Series X ray Generator includes the following models e Model QGV 32 32 kW 208 260 VAC single phase input configuration e Model OGV 32 SE 32 kW STORED ENERGY 115 230 VAC single phase input configuration e Model OGV 32 2 32 kW 208 240 VAC three phase input configuration Model QGV 32 3 32 kW 380 480 VAC three phase input configuration e QGV 32 5 32 kW 380 480 VAC single phase input configurationModel QGV 40 40 kW 208 260 VAC single phase input configuration e Model OGV 40 SE 40 kW STORED ENERGY 115 230 VAC single phase input configuration e Model OGV 40 2 40 kW 208 240 VAC three phase input configuration e Model OGV 40 3 40 kW 380 480 VAC three phase input configuration e QGV 40 5 40 kW 380 480 VAC single phase input configurationModel QGV 50 SE 50 kW STORED ENERGY 115 230 VAC single phase input configuration e Model OGV 50 50 kW 380 480 VAC three phase input configuration HOOF HOH HHH OHH HOF EHH HOF EE HOE HHH OOH OOD DE THHH HHH EH
81. nd iTunes Views List shows available UpperLeg Zygomatic Arches procedures programmed Knee with Head region selected in LowerLeg Anatomical Region List lee Townes selected 00 Figure 4 5 APR Region and View Selection SHH HOE HEHEHE HHH EE HOH EEE EE EEE EE EE EE EE HHH HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HOH III III III III HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHHHEH HHH OOH HOHE Revision B 4 6 HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 1 To edit the name of the view select the RENAME button found beneath the View list This will cause the Rename View keyboard to be superimposed over the APR Editor Screen see Figure 4 6 W Quantum QVision AprTree xml APR Editor jol xj File Anatomical Region Views Pediatric Small OMedium Large Er a m o Corr Head AP Auto Correct All Auto Correct CervicalSpine Lateral 4 S E L E CTE D VI EW Chest PA ja taa mnn FOR EDITING Le Abdomen Waters KVp LiOn LumbarSpine Pelvis Rename View SacrumCoccyy Shoulder Townes UpperArm Elbow LowerArm Hand UpperLeg Knee LowerLeg Caps Lock Ankle Foot Shift Figure 4 6 APR Region or View Name Edit Screen Keyboard 2 The APR View Name Edit screen and keyboard facilitate editing of the selected View name as it appears on the APR Editor screen or if no existing View Name has been created it allows one
82. ne l Upperleg Knee Lowerleg sec La mAs ki Ankle 0 006 24 Foot back a gl 0924 Les Generator Tube Rotor Change Clear Figure 4 16 APR Editor Save As Navigation Pop Up Screen 4 The APR Program File Quantum QVision AprTree xml is copied to the specified destination Restoring APR Program from Back Up Copy This procedure describes the method used to restore the APR Program File contains entire set of APR techniques from a back up copy Proceed as follows 1 If not already done so access APR Edit Mode see Figure 4 15 SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EHH HEH HEHEHHEHEH HEHEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE ZZ EZ ZZ HHH SD e ision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 4 21 2 Select Open from the File drop down menu Open Ctrl O Views Pediatri Activate Mod Save Ctrl S Save As Close Exit mA Generator Tube Rotor Change Ges Figure 4 17 APR Editor Restoring a Back Up APR Program File III HHH HEE HHH FEE HHH HOE HHE HEH HEF HHH HEH EE HHH EE HOH HHH EHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HEHEHE HHH EHH HEE HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 4 22 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 Navigate to your external hard drive select the back up APR Program File created previ
83. ngs for up KEYS to ten 10 available anatomical regions each con taining up to ten programs for the selected region Selects the optional Automatic Exposure Control k AEC AEC function AEC uses an ion chamber to assure proper exposure times Allows for manual selection of all technique CD mu factors parameters without automatic system intervention Figure 3 2 Mode Selection 499499009900004000004000000000900000000909000099900900000009009 000 090 000 9000049990494944494994099946409994409494494949406499444094494 HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 9 e ANATOMICAL PROGRAMMED REGIONS APR MODE After a thickness measurement is entered prior to exposure the system automatically sets programmed X ray techniques and exposure factors including AEC mode if available bucky selection kVp mA time initial anatomical thickness and AEC density Pre programmed APR settings can be modified at any time through the operator control panel either in the actual stored program or for the current exam i e temporarily During exposure AEC optional works in conjunction with APR to provide uniform repeatable high quality images with the smallest variation of optical density between patients Additionally a Patient Type sub modeselection field is provided for APR selections that are configured for manual exposure control i e non AEC When this sub modefeature is used is acce
84. nnenenennamanaanannananna 5 4 CHAPTER 6 WARRANTY I NFORMATION WARRANTY STATEMENT sssessnneneenseneenneenneennennennnnnnn nenn 6 3 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS nennen nn 6 4 BUYER S REMEDIES 54 15443 siis 20er sis 6 5 WARRANTY RETURN PROCEDURE cescceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteneesneseanes 6 5 EQUIPMENT IN TRANSIT eeren 6 5 VOIDING WARRANTY usage 6 6 Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual iv Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Chapter SAFETY NOTICES SHSHSHSHSSHSHSHSHSHSHSHHSHSHHSHSHHSHHSHSHHSHHSHHSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOHHHHHHOOH OSH 1 1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Quantum products are designed to meet stringent safety standards All medical elec trical equipment requires proper installation operation and maintenance particularly with regard to safety It is vital that the user read understand note and where applicable strictly observe all Warnings Cautions Notes and Safety markings within this document and on the equipment and that the user strictly follow all safety directions in this manual to help ensure the safety of users and patients Every reasonable precaution has been taken during manufacture to safeguard the health and safety of persons who will operate this equipment The following precau tions must be observed at all times WARNINGS CAUTIONS NOTES The following samples show how warnings cautions and notes appear in this docu ment The text explains their intended use W
85. on in the error dia log box to clear warning message Re take exposure MA Current Indicates the exposure mA cur Call Technical Service Support rent is out of range No AEC Field AEC mode has been selected 1 Verify that NONE is not selected Selected without selecting a receptor on Overlay WALL or TABLE orno AEC Field 2 Verify that at least one Field detectors are selected detector is selected No HSS No High Speed Starter detected Call Technical Service Support Connected when selected Not Rotating Tube rotor or generator rotor drive high speed starter HSS unit not functioning properly Call Technical Service Support Phase Missing Hardware has detected that at least one phase of a three phase generator is not present Call Technical Service Support Please Wait Operator attempted to take expo sure but system not yet ready Allow more time for system to reach its ready state before taking next exposure Note The system will not A allow more than two high speed tube starts within a one minute time period SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH FHF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH SD S Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 29 Table 3 3 Fault Messages Receptor Not The signal on the Receptor Ready Call Technical Servi
86. on of the APR Editor screen facilitates the immediate reset of current View parameter set tings Auto Correct or the parameter settings for all of the Views in a given Region Auto Correct All This feature is designed to put all parameter settings within standard range for the current X ray Tube installed in the system 4 AEC Parameters Item 6 This area contains controls for managing Q VISION s AEC option The following features are available for establishing automatic exposure settings for selected Views in the APR Editor Refer to Figure 4 9 which is an isolated view of the AEC section of the APR Editor screen a Regarding the current View automatic exposure control AEC can be activated deactivated by selecting the word On repeatedly to toggle between on and off AEC is on when there is a check mark displayed in the box adjacent to On Therefore when that View is selected from the main operating screen the values input on the APR Editor screen will be applied to the exposure However AEC values for any View can be established in the APR Editor without turning the option ON but the result of this during normal Q VISION operation is that the APR View can be called but the AEC option will not be active Under these circum stances the pre programmed AEC values can be activated from the main operator screen by selecting AEC Mode but ton b lon chamber fields are selected deselected using the same technique and simi
87. on provided in the accompanying Service Manual The Q VISION HF Series X ray Generator complies with the requirements of applica ble EMC standards Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment It is therefore recommended that the operation of equipment of this type such as mobile telephones cordless microphones and other similar mobile radio equipment be restricted from the vicinity of this device Use of accessories transducers and cables other than those specified in the accom panying documents may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the equipment Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions in such an environment The HF Series X ray Generator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the HF Series X ray Generator should assure that it is used Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance RF emissions Group 1 The HF Series X ray Generator uses CISPR 11 RF energy only for their internal functions Therefore the RF emis sions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment SHEE HEHEHE HEHEHE HEH FEE HEHEHE FEOF HHH EEE HEHEHE HEHEHE SE EHH HEE HHH HEH HHH EHH SE EHH HEHEHE EEE HHH EHH ERR HOH RRE EE EEE EHH EEE HEHEHE Eat Revision B 1 8 HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Quant
88. osure Parameters kV 60 mA 400 OSmall Medium Large Auto Correct cm Auto Correct All Auto Correct AEC Parameters W On Lileft LLiCenter LiRight Nasal BonesLateral Focal Spot Small Large Mandible PA a zs Density Neutra Mandible Oblique Si 7 Bae MAS 600 e TMJ PA TM Oblique Receptors TM Townes w Wal None WTable U Aux Other None Zygomatic Arches cM cm kVp sec mAs Defauitcm 12 Lei 160 4410006 ti Le Wmm a E2 kal ier is ll 5 lm ioo ss al ii Max cm 15 an E E EES 1 1 Pm Generator Tube Rotor Change Clear Figure 4 19 APR Editor Activating the APR Program File 5 The back up APR Program File is now active on the system THHHHH HOE HHH FEE HHH FEE HEH HOH HHE EHH HEF HEHEHE HHH EE HOH HHH EHH HHH ER EE HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EHH HHH EHH HHH HOH HOOD HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B 4 24 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Chapter 5 USER MAINTENANCE SPHHFHSSHSSSHSHSHSSHSHHSHSHSSHHSHHSHSHSHSHHSHSHSHHHHSHSHHHHSHSHHHHHSHHHHHH OSH OVERVIEW This chapter is designed to assist the system user in maintaining the proper operation of the generator Also included in this chapter are instructions for making changes to the system s user configurable settings such as setting the date and time This product has been factory tested to assure its required performance
89. ously using the back up copy procedure Quan tum QVision AprTree xml and select Open see Figure 4 18 File Anatomical Region Views Pediatric Small OMedium Large f Mode Auto Correct bess Le O Standard cm Auto Correct All Auto Correct CervicalSpine Lateral Chest IPA ThoracicSpine Towne Abdomen Wate Hard Disk Drives 1 tiOn LumbarSpine Cald Local Disk C Pelvis SMV iCenter Right SacrumCoccyx Nasal BI Si a e f Shoulder Mand Desktop jevices with Removable Storage 2 Neutral Mi UpperArm Mandilll ok DVD RW Drive D 600 Elbow TM Pi Libraries am LowerArm TON be Deeg EE Hand ma rail I 7 03 GR free 01745 GE UpperLeg Zygo Knee LowerLeg Ankle Foot ee L A Lt oee Generator Tube Rotor Change Clear Figure 4 18 APR Editor Restore Navigation Pop Up Screen PHO HHHHOH HHH EHH HOF EHH HOF HHHE FEF EE HOH HOF EHH HOE H HH HOE HHH H EH HEHEHE HHH HEHE HEHEHE HEH ERR OHH HHH OHH HEH HHH HHH HHH EHH HHH HOH HHH HHH HHH HOOD HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 4 23 File Open Activate Save Save As Close Exit SacrumCoccyx Shoulder UpperArm Elbow LowerArm Hand Upperleg Knee Lowerleg Ankle Foot Ctrl O Ctrl S 4 Select Activate from the File drop down menu see Figure 4 19 Views Pediatric Mode Standard Exp
90. perator Console 3 Power Expose Control Box Provides the operator with a means to control power to the Generator and provides interface of the Expose switch to the X ray imaging system Figure 2 1 HF Series X ray Generator Main Components PHO HOE HHH FEE HHH FEE HHH HOH II III HEH HHH HHH RE EE HOH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH EHH HHH EHH HOE HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 2 12 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC CONTROL PANEL COMPLIANCE LABEL GENERATOR REGULATORY ON REAR OF TOUCH SCREEN COMPUTER MARKINGS LABEL REFER TO LOWER RIGHT CORNER CHAPTER 1 FOR MEANINGS OF Model SYMBOLS Serial No Manutactured x cs imaging LLC or AN mmm c us Ze GENERATOR SYSTEM LABEL Model GG 80 Serial No QG80 XXX XXKX Manutaci m Medica al imaging LLC Zaz on vile Drive a NY 11779 USA GENERATOR CABINET LABEL Complies with FDA radiation dards forth in CFR 21 Subchapter J ay Splice SR Eder gr toe 380 480 vc 100 A 3 PHASE Model QG 80G Serial No QG80G XXX XXXX Manufactured Month Year MAX MA 800 MAX up 150 AMP MOM 200 440 VAC AMPSL T lt 10 Manufactured by Q VISION GENERATOR STBY EXP BOX cdr Quantum Medical Imaging LLG Ronkonkoma NY Nora USA Figure 2 2 Generator Label Locations ACCESSORIES Equipment d
91. phic rep resentation a human body and spine in the center of the Touch screen The graphics are coordinated with the body parts list shown at the right of the touchscreen which can also be used to access the programmed procedures relevant to each Anatomical Region see Figure 3 8 SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHEH HEHEHE HHH HEHEHE HHH HEHE ZZ ZZ Z ZZ HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH HEHE HHH HHH HHH HEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HOOD SC i h Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual i E 3 18 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC O MANUAL Chest T Patient Type Medium Lateral Chest AP Chest AP Stretcher Oblique Chest Lordotic Chest AP Ribs AD PA Ribs AD Oblique Ribs AD AP Ribs BD Oblique Ribs BD Sternum RAO Sternum RAO Breathing Sternum Lateral Selection of the Body Part for examination can made via the anatomical figure or the Body Part List Figure 3 8 Accessing APR Mode and Calling Programmed Procedure LAIZZIZZZZZZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ Z ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ EZ ZZ ZZ E e S HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 19 3 Select the desired procedure by selecting the corresponding but ton in the Procedures Lis
92. required Note Framed dialog boxes have been ehnanced for this manual Figure 4 7 APR Editor Screen Add New View SHH TETTETETT EE HOH HHH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH EFFE HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEH HHH EHH HEHE HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B 4 8 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC a After accessing the APR Editor screen via the Service screen select the ADD button beneath the Views field Figure 4 7 Item 1 Note that the APR Editor screen displays a gray text box Item 2 contain ing the words New View along with a red exclamation mark at the bottom of the listing The red exclamation mark indicates that one or more of the highlighted inputs is either out of range or of an incor rect format The exclamation marks will remain until the discrepancy is corrected b Select the Rename button Item 3 and the Rename Views key board will be superimposed over the APR Editor screen as shown in Figure 4 6 c Select one of the Clear buttons on the keyboard to delete the New View default entry and begin to input the characters that corre spond with the View Name desired Upon completing View Name input select the Enter button on the keyboard to exit and revert to the APR Editor screen Note that the added View name is highlighted and a red exclamation mark and an asterisk are displayed to the right of the added View name The dialog boxes parameter settings to the
93. rify the correct film screen combination is selected c For AEC exposures Manual Mode select the MANUAL but ton and note that the generator control panel display includes kVp mA TIME MAS settings from the last exposure The MANUAL button is framed to indicate it is active and the film screen selection goes to the default setting NONE Select the desired ion chamber field combination using the three AEC field keys on the operator control panel display Ensure that the appropriate film screen i e WALL 40 WALL 72 or TABLE 40 is selected prior to AEC FIELD selection A shaded box indicates an enabled AEC detector To select a different AEC detector select the desired detector field s until the desired configuration is achieved highlighted field s There are seven possible combinations of AEC detector configurations Figure 3 11 NA Figure 3 12 N A SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH FHF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ EZ ZZ OHS SHHHHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE EHH EHH SH S K Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 23 TAKING AN EXPOSURE tion injuries if handled incorrectly When radia tion is applied the required protective measures must be complied with A WARNING Ionizing radiation can lead to radia These procedures are identical for all operating modes After verifying or adjusting techniques and exposure factors
94. right of the Views list con tain parameter value input fields or mode selections for which the operator must provide mode selection input or value input Those parameters which require attention are framed in red d Once the correct inputs have been entered into all highlighted dialogs boxes the red exclamation marks in the selected Anatomical Region and associated View will be removed The asterisks will remain until the New View is saved Note Parameter values for all Patient Types A shown in Item 5 Figure 4 7 are reguired for each new View Until the appropriate values are entered the red highlighting next to the Patient Types will remain The operator can save a par tially completed View however any attempt to run that View will be unsuccessful and cause error messages to be displayed e Savethe new View by selecting the FILE menu selection Item 4 and selecting Save or Save As if the new View is to be directed to a different folder than the default folder see Figure 4 8 SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE ZZ ZZ EEE HHH HHH SD S K Se HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 4 9 File Open Ctrl O Activate Save Ctrl S Save As Close Exit BB Quantum Wision AprTree xml APR Editor
95. s indicated in the window at the bottom center of the operator control panel display screen Eibow Lower Arm Hand Upper Leg Knee Selects the Wall Stand Film Cabinet as the image receptor IMAGE NONE f Selects the cassette i e neither Table nor RECEPTOR a Wall Stand Film Cabinet as the image mil it mg iaj SELECTION receptor Use with Special exams such as KEYS cassette table top or cross table exams TABLE a Selects the Table Film Cabinet as the image receptor AUXILLARY f Selects additional image receptor s such as a second wall stand or separate digital AUX receptor etc Press once select the receptor assigned as WALL2 press second time to select receptor assigned as AUXILLIARY Figure 3 1 Main Operating Screen Receptor Selection SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HEHEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH HHH SD gt a a HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 7 The available receptor choices are dependent on the mode of operation Manual AEC or APR whether or not the system is equipped with AEC and if so the type of AEC standard or universal AEC Standard AEC provides for the selection of up to two separate receptors WALL and TABLE Universal AEC provides for the selection of up to four separate receptors WALL TABLE WALL2 and or AU
96. sired value via the touch pad and select Enter to set that value in the parameter value field Repeat the process for each of the remaining three parameters Stan dard Mode 7 CM Item 4 Imaging with reference to physical dimensions thick ness is supported by Q VISION S CM feature This allows the opera tor to quickly establish generator settings via pre programmed APR View wherein the operator need only determine the physical thick ness of the patient or body part to be examined and select the CM button on the Q VISION operator control panel to set the generator values for an exposure Utilizing this aspect of the APR Editor screen the operator can add delete or edit existing cm profiles or new views can be configured for cm exposure applications PHO OHHFOH HHH EHH HHS EHH HOF EE FEF EE OOH HOF HEHEHE HOE HHH HOE HOF HEH HEHEHE HHH HHH FHF HHH EEE HHH OHH HHH OHH HEH HHHHHH HEHEHE RER HOH HHH HHH HHH HOH HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Revision B 4 15 7 8 9 Clr D Dei Cancel Enter CM STEP TABLE SELECT FOR ACCESS TO TOUCHPAD FOR VALUE INPUTS cm kVp sec mAs Default cm 15 6 NE J 0 002 Ejo l e Dis o oe akiu Map Ae fos Lara 21 Wi Max cm 24 E Add Delete SELECT DELETE BUTTON SELECT TEXT TO TO REMOVE THIS LINE ENABLE DISABLE FROM CM STEP TABLE MIN MAX CM SELECT ADD BUTTON TO E
97. ssed the patient type is initially set for average i e typical cm setting The PATIENT TYPE up down keysselection buttons provide quick time mAs compensation 425 and 50 settings in accordance with physical characteristics of patient i e muscular thin heavy etc or exposure parameters are adjusted by selecting cm or setting individual exposure factors NOTE On systems equipped with AEC option all techniques may be toggled between AEC and non AEC modes using the AEC mode button e AEC MODE Automatic Exposure Control optional uses an ion chamber to ensure proper optical density with compensation for programmable film screen speeds If AEC option is not installed AEC mode is inaccessible to operator e MANUAL MODE enables manual selection of kVp mA and mAs or time settings for exposures For detailed operating instructions for each of the above modes proceed to the required procedure MANUAL AEC or APR with or without AEC on the follow ing pages played values are for illustrative purposes only d NOTE In the sample screens that follow dis and do not necessarily reflect valid techniques SHH HOE HHH HEH HHH EE HOH HOE HHH HEE EE EEE HEH OOH EE HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HOH HEHEHE HEH EHH HEH HHH HEH HEH Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 3 10 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Manual Mode When operating in Manual mode all X ray techniques and expo
98. sure fac tors must be set by the operator To make manual exposure settings see Figure 3 3 and proceed as follows MAS TIME MAS Figure 3 3 Making Manual Mode Exposure Settings 1 Press the MANUAL mode key on the operator control panel The system displays the MANUAL MODE screen 2 Press the MAS TIME key to toggle display between mAs and time settings 3 Verify exposure technique settings are correct Modify tech nique using the KV MA or MAS TIME increment decrement keys as required SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ Z ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HEHEHE HEHEHE HEHEHE HOOD e ision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision e Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 3 11 AEC Mode AEC exposures are available in either Manual Mode or APR Mode of oper ation When operating in AECAPR mode the system automatically sets required mAs or time for achieving proper optical density with compensa tion for programmable film screen speed Conversely when operating in Manual Mode the operator must accomplish the following tasks prior to making an exposure e Select the desired film screen e Select AEC Mode e Select the desired ion chamber field s on the simulated AEC grid on the Generator Control Panel Touchscreen e Adjust the exposure parameters using the increment and decrement buttons associat
99. suueeaeeueeneseaes 3 3 Power Off Procedure nnenenee nne enn nennen nennen 3 4 Automatic Power Standby Mode eessesiinreerereeeeee nn 3 5 DAILY TUBE WARM UP PROCEDURE nunna nnanaa annae 3 6 SETTING UP TO TAKE EXPOSURES nniiinnnnaa n nnna arra iana aan 3 7 RECEPTOR SELECTION ast usaj a sera rennen aan naar 3 7 MODE SELECTION 2 aaa ann 3 9 GEIER 3 11 BEC MOG 4 as cdabsiadatealndapesadcunoeres 3 12 APR le Le EE 3 18 TAKING AN EXPOSURE ccccccccccceecccceeecceeeseceeeeeeeevaeeenseeeenanenss 3 24 HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B Quantum Medical Imaging LLC iii EXPOSUFES geg g eegente 3 25 Instantaneous EXPoSUres rrnrrrnennnnennnenen annan 3 25 HEAT UNIT COMPUTER nirrernenenennnnnnennnnnn na enannna nae 3 25 FAULT MESSAGES suu sects cine 3 26 HELP SCREEN FEATURES une ans 3 31 CHAPTER 4 APR EDITOR OVERVIEW ns sen bad od re 4 3 ACCESSING THE APR EDIT MODE miimrerennenene n nnennnna 4 3 APR EDIT MODE nen 4 6 Editing a View Name u u us een 4 6 Editing Programmable Exposure Settings serrer 4 10 Making a Back Up Copy of the APR Program File 4 20 Restoring APR Program from Back Up Copy 1 4 21 CHAPTER 5 USER MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW na ernannte 5 3 USER MAINTENANCE una Bst 5 3 SYSTEM SETTINGS steen gedd ege 5 4 ACCESSING SERVICE MODE mmmminin
100. t The system displays the generator set tings and the ion chamber fields programmed for that specific APR see Figure 3 9 a On systems equipped with optional AEC If AEC exposure control is enabled for a procedure but the operator wants to switch to manual non AEC exposure mode press the AEC button on the generator control panel b To switch back to AEC mode press the AEC button on the generator control panel once again It should be noted that the system reverts back to the default condition center ion chamber field active when AEC mode is restored 4 Verify Select Exposure Factors In APR mode exposure factors kVp mA and mAs time are pre programmed Displayed expo sure factor values can be modified using the KV MA or MAS TIME increment decrement buttons to select the required value The MAS TIME button allows selection either mAs or time for display and adjustment SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHEH HEHEHE HHH HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HHH HEH HHH HHH HEHE ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ ZZ HOOD n 7 Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual k E 3 20 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC APR Mode AEC Enabled 110 w Fee 400L m Densily 3a Upon selection of body part select the desired procedure from list Note that ion chamber fields are illuminated on the generator control panel as shown 3b T
101. tively Available choices are e AEC Density Each step increases decreases mAs 15 above and below nominal N There are a total of eleven available steps 75 60 45 30 15 nominal 15 30 45 60 75 PHO HHE HHH FEE HHH FEE HHH HOE III HEH HEF HHH EE HHH HEHE OH HHH EHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH EE HHH EHH HOE HOH HOOD Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 3 16 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Film Screen choices are WALL 72 WALL 40 TABLE 40 100 Speed 200 Speed 800 Speed and FILM Screen If the Digital Receptor setting in Service Configuration Menu is enabled an eighth option entitled Canon Digital will be also be selectable Note These are the system default film screen combination names however each can be edited by user as necessary Select the desired receptor and note that repeated taps on the WALL or TABLE button will call the various SID Film Speed combinations programmed into each Wall or Table receptor Wall None Table INS Note that AEC operation is not available in Manual or APR Mode while the NONE receptor is selected NAMED RECEPTORS FOR Wall GROUP H unlimited number of named Pild receptors can be listed N Wall400 Wall200 Wall100 RECEPTOR Tap again to select second listed GROUP named receptor Wall400 Tap again to select second listed BUTTON named receptor Wall200 Wall
102. to be created Names of Views are not limited to any specific number of characters Editing Selected View The touch screen keyboard shown in Figure 4 6 operates like any ordinary computer keyboard except the frame of the last key selected by operator changes color indicating that the corresponding character has been entered into the name being edited or added The View name selected for editing on the APR Editor screen automatically appears with cursor flashing after the last character in the dialog box at the top of the superimposed keyboard once the RENAME button is selected at the bottom of the Views List The following instructions are provided for renaming the selected View a To totally replace the current View s name select one of the Clear buttons located at the bottom of the keyboard screen This will delete the current View name from the dialog box ZZ TZT HOH HHH OHH HHS EHH HOF EE FEF EE OEE III ZZ HOE EE HOE HHH HEH HEHEHE HHH HHH HEE HHH HEH ERR EHH HHH OHH HEH HHH HHH HHH HHH RER HOH HHH HHH HHH HOHSD HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 4 7 W Quantv QVision AprTree xml APR Editor b Proceed with alpha numeric keyboard entries for the new View name Note that as each character is entered that character is displayed in the dialog box at the top of the keyboard c Oncethe entry is complete select the Enter button on the keyboard and the keyboar
103. um Medical Imaging LLC Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions RF emissions Class A The HF Series X ray Generator is CISPR 11 suitable for use in all establishments i KE other than domestic and those Harmonic emissions Class A directly connected to the public low IEC 61000 3 2 voltage power supply network that Voltage fluctuations Complies supplies buildings used for domestic flicker emissions purposes IEC 61000 3 3 HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 1 9 Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity The HF Series X ray Generator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the HF Series X ray Generator should assure that it is used in such an environment Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environ ment guidance Electrostatic discharge ESD IEC 61000 4 2 6 kV contact 8 kV air 6 kV contact 8 kV air Floors should be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors are cov ered with synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Electrical fast transient burst 2 kV for power supply lines 2 kV for power supply lines Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or IEC 61000 4 4 1 kV for input output 1 kV for input outp
104. ut hospital environment lines lines Surge 1 kV differential mode 1 kV differential mode Mains power quality should be IEC 61000 4 5 2 kV common mode 2 kV common mode that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Voltage dips lt 5 Ur lt 5 Ur Mains power quality should be short interruption gt 95 dip in Ur gt 95 dip in Ur that of a typical commercial or and voltage for 0 5 cycle for 0 5 cycle hospital environment If the variations on power user of the HF Series X ray Gen supply 40 Ur 40 Ur erator requires continued opera input lines of Ars a A tion during power mains IEC 60601 4 11 ie S nu nn 2 lfi Ur interruptions it is recommended or 5 cycles or 5 cycles that the HF Series X ray Genera tor be powered from an uninter 70 Ur 70 UT ruptible power supply or battery 30 dip in UT 30 dip in UT lt 5 UT lt 5 UT gt 95 dip in Ur for 5 s gt 95 dip in UT for 5 s Power freguency 50 60 Hz IEC 61000 4 8 3 A m 3 A m Power freguency magnetic fields should be atlevels characteristic of a typical location in a typical commercial or hospital environ ment NOTE Ur is the A C mains voltage prior to application of the test level III III III HEH EEE HEHEHE HOE HHH EEE HEHEHE HHH EEE SE HOH EEF HHH EEE EES EHH SE EHH HEF EE EEE HHH EHH HHH HEH HEHE EHH EEE HEHEHE HHH EEE Eat Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 1 10 Quantum
105. vali Es ApOmical Region Views O Pediatric Small OMedium Large Mode Auto Correct Head AP Standard O cm Auto Correct All Auto Correct CervicalSpine Lateral Chest PA ThoracicSpine Townes Exposure Parameters AEC Parameters Abdomen Waters kvp 129 Uon LumbarSpine Caldwell A p mA 120 a Pelvis SMV Left Center Right SacrumCoccyx Nasal BonesLateral Focal Spot O Small Large Shoulder Mandible PA Density 7 UpperArm Mandible Oblique sec 5 Elbow TMJ PA d As Backup mAs e LowerArm TM Oblique e a Sei Hand TMJ Townes Receptors e Zygomatic Arches OWall None Table Au Other Table nee EER LowerLeg r Ankle cm kVp sec mAs Foot Default cm 0 Min cm 0 ei Max cm 0 Add Delete Duplicate R Add Delete Generator Tube Rotor Change Clear Figure 4 8 APR Editor Saving New View Editing Programmable Exposure Settings Each procedure view has programmable exposure factors settings depending upon the method used to configure the APR Among these programmable factors are the items shown in Figure 4 4 Items 3 through 9 and Item 14 The Q VISION APR Editor screen automatically deter mines whether a changed parameter or value is compatible with the other settings as they relate to the selected Region and View If a dis crepancy is detected it is indicated by a red exclamation mark next to the selected Anatomical Region List and its corresponding Views L
106. y range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people SHH SHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HFEF HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HHH HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH ZZ HEHEHE HHH HHH HHH HHH SD 2 V Sen HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual Revision B b Quantum Medical Imaging LLC 1 13 ABBREVIATION DEFINITION The following abbreviations and acronyms may be found in this document Their def inition is explained below ADC Analog to digital converter AEC Automatic Exposure Control APR Anatomical Programmed Region cm Centimeters thickness HF High Frequency HSS High speed starter kVp Tube voltage kilovolts peak LCD Liquid crystal display mA Tube current milliampere mAs Time current product OCP Operator Control Panel SE Stored Energy sec Expose on time seconds Revision B HF Series X ray Generators Operator s Manual 1 14 Quantum Medical Imaging LLC Chapter 2 GENERAL INFORMATION LE 2 2 OVERVIEW NOTE The user should read this manual in its entirety prior to using this equipment It should be kept in a location near the equipment and be readily accessible to those who operate it This document is intended to assist users in the safe and effective operation of the equipment described herein Pay special attentio

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