Everview 7500 C-Arm X-Ray Imaging System: Operator Manual

GE Healthcare
EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray Imaging System

Operator Manual
0459
2415169-100
Rev 6
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
GE HUALUN Medical Systems
All Rights Reserved
Revision History
Rev Date Change Description
0 July 2005 Initial Release

1 Nov 2005 Add labels
2 Feb 2006 Update for M3 to M4 design change
3 Sep 2006 Update for M4 to M5 design change
4 Mar 2007 Update for M4 to M5 design change
5 Jan 2008 Update for M4 to M5 design change
6 Jun 2008 Update contents
CAUTION US Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of , a physician.
IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. . PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray Imaging System.
This manual may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the written permission of GE Healthcare.
Other product and company names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
The contents of this document are accurate at the time of publication. However, changes in design and additional features can, at
any time, be incorporated in the hardware and software and may not be reflected in this version of the document. Contact GE
Healthcare Technical Support for clarification, if discrepancies arise.
The text of this manual was originally written, approved and published by the manufacturer in English.
GE HUALUN Medical Systems Co. Ltd, a General Electric company, going to market as GE Healthcare.
GE HUALUN Medical Systems Co. Ltd

No. 1 Yongchang North Road
Beijing Economic & Technological Development Area
Beijing, P.R. China 100176
Tel: 8610-58068888
Fax: 8610-67881850
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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
This product complies with the regulatory requirements of the following:
Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices: the CE 0459
label affixed to the product testifies compliance to the Directive.
The location of the CE 0459 label is described in page 6-8.
European registered place of business:
GE Medical System Europe
Quality Assurance and safety Regulatory Manager
BP34
Address: 283 Rue de la Miniere 78533 Buc Cedex France
Tel:+33 (0) 1 30 70 40 40
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), international standards organization, when
applicable.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and Safety............................................ 1-1

1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.2 Owner Responsibilities................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2.1 System Compatibility........................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.2 Operator Qualifications...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.3 Continued Compliance ....................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.4 Unauthorized Modifications ............................................................................. 1-2
1.3 GE HUALUN Responsibilities...................................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1 X-ray Equipment Certification ......................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 After-sale Operating and Safety Practices ................................................ 1-3
1.4 Communication Center Telephone Numbers and Fax.................................. 1-3
1.5 Safety Hazards ................................................................................................................ 1-4
1.5.1 Safety Hazard Alerts ............................................................................................ 1-4
1.5.2 Emergency Procedures....................................................................................... 1-4
1.5.3 Explosion ................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.5.4 Implosion................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.5.5 Equipment Stability and Positioning ............................................................. 1-5
1.5.6 Motorized Mechanical Movement ................................................................. 1-6
1.5.7 Improperly Attached Equipment .................................................................... 1-6
1.5.8 Electrical Shock ...................................................................................................... 1-6
1.5.9 Electrical Fire ........................................................................................................... 1-7
1.5.10 Ground Fault ................................................................................................... 1-7
1.5.11 Improper Access ........................................................................................... 1-7
1.6 Radiation Exposure ....................................................................................................... 1-8
1.6.1 General Protection................................................................................................ 1-8
1.6.2 Source-to-Skin Distance..................................................................................... 1-8
1.7 Ingress of Fluids .............................................................................................................. 1-8
1.8 Cooling Efficiency........................................................................................................... 1-8
1.9 Burns.................................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.10 Electromagnetic Compatibility Statement ......................................................... 1-9
1.11 Equipment Malfunction .............................................................................................1-15
1.12 External Devices ...........................................................................................................1-15
1.13 Patient Environment ...................................................................................................1-16
1.13.1 Within the United States .........................................................................1-16
1.13.2 Outside the United States.......................................................................1-16
Chapter 2 Operating Controls and Indicators...................... 2-1

2.1 System Overview............................................................................................................ 2-2
2.1.1 General Description.............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.2 Components Identification of C-Arm ........................................................... 2-4
2.1.3 Components Identification of Workstation ............................................... 2-6
2.2 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 2-8
2.3 System Start-up.............................................................................................................. 2-8
2.4 Control Panel of the Console..................................................................................... 2-9
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2.4.1 System On / Off Controls and Indicators ................................................. 2-10

2.4.2 Controls and Indicators in fluoroscopy mode........................................ 2-11
2.4.3 Controls and Indicators in Radiography mode ..................................... 2-13
2.4.4 Collimator Control .............................................................................................. 2-14
2.4.5 The recursive factor key and indicators ................................................... 2-14
2.4.6 Image Intensifier Field Size............................................................................. 2-15
2.4.7 Image Orientation .............................................................................................. 2-15
2.4.8 Vertical Column Operation ............................................................................. 2-16
2.5 Modes of Operations.................................................................................................. 2-17
2.5.1 Modes and Keys .................................................................................................. 2-17
2.5.2 Imaging Modes Summary............................................................................... 2-18
2.6 Radiography .................................................................................................................. 2-21
2.6.1 Overview................................................................................................................. 2-21
2.6.2 Setup and Making a Film Exposure ............................................................ 2-21
2.7 Footswitch and HandSwitch .................................................................................. 2-22
2.8 WorkStation Controls................................................................................................. 2-23
2.8.1 Overview................................................................................................................. 2-23
2.8.2 Workstation Keyboard...................................................................................... 2-23
Chapter 3 Software Instructions ................................................ 3-1

3.1 Patient Management .................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 Add a New Patient................................................................................................. 3-3
3.1.3 Select and review a saved patient................................................................. 3-7
3.1.4 Delete a saved patient ..................................................................................... 3-11
3.1.5 Edit a saved patient ........................................................................................... 3-12
3.2 Image Producing.......................................................................................................... 3-14
3.2.1 Capture an Image............................................................................................... 3-14
3.2.2 Saving Images...................................................................................................... 3-15
3.2.3 Process Images.................................................................................................... 3-16
3.3 Image Review and Archive...................................................................................... 3-17
3.3.1 Overview................................................................................................................. 3-17
3.3.2 Image Directory................................................................................................... 3-17
3.3.3 Retrieve a Saved Exam Image ...................................................................... 3-19
3.3.4 Image Review ....................................................................................................... 3-21
3.3.5 Archive Images .................................................................................................... 3-23
3.3.6 Delete Image......................................................................................................... 3-40
3.4 Customize ....................................................................................................................... 3-41
3.4.1 Overview................................................................................................................. 3-41
3.4.2 Customize Screen ............................................................................................... 3-41
3.4.3 Workstation Options Screen .......................................................................... 3-42
3.4.4 Time and Date...................................................................................................... 3-43
3.4.5 Adjust Contrast/Brightness ............................................................................ 3-44
3.4.6 Change Language.............................................................................................. 3-45
3.4.7 Help ........................................................................................................................... 3-47
3.4.8 About ........................................................................................................................ 3-48
3.4.9 WorkStation Shut Off (F12).............................................................................. 3-49
3.5 Print Function ................................................................................................................ 3-50
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Chapter 4 Mechanical Movement.............................................. 4-1

4.1 Mechanical Movement of C-Arm ............................................................................ 4-2
4.1.1 C-Arm rotation........................................................................................................ 4-2
4.1.2 Orbital Movement.................................................................................................. 4-3
4.1.3 Horizontal Movement .......................................................................................... 4-4
4.1.4 Wig-Wag Movement............................................................................................ 4-5
4.1.5 Vertical Movement................................................................................................ 4-6
4.1.6 Mobil C-Arm Steering Handle........................................................................... 4-7
4.2 Wheel Brakes of Mobil C-Arm................................................................................... 4-8
4.3 Wheel Brakes of WorkStation.................................................................................4-10
4.4 Moving the C-Arm and WorkStation....................................................................4-11
Chapter 5 Maintenance.................................................................. 5-1

5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 5-2
5.2 Performance Checks .................................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.1 Mechanical Performance Check..................................................................... 5-3
5.2.2 Electrical Performance Check.......................................................................... 5-3
5.2.3 Emergency Stop Performance Check .......................................................... 5-4
5.2.4 Fluoro Mode Performance Check................................................................... 5-5
5.2.5 Radiographic Mode Performance Check.................................................... 5-5
5.3 Planned Maintenance and User Checks.............................................................. 5-6
5.3.1 Planned Maintenance Items ............................................................................ 5-6
5.3.2 User Routine Checks Items ............................................................................... 5-7
5.4 Cleaning and Disinfections ........................................................................................ 5-8
5.4.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.4.2 Disinfections ............................................................................................................ 5-9
5.5 Fault Isolation ................................................................................................................5-10
5.5.1 Overview..................................................................................................................5-10
5.5.2 Fault Isolation........................................................................................................5-10
Chapter 6 Labels and Symbols.................................................... 6-1

6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 6-2
6.2 Labels and Location...................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.1 Overview.................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.2 Labels.......................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.2.3 Location of the labels .......................................................................................... 6-8
6.3 Symbols ............................................................................................................................6-10
Chapter 7 Technical Reference................................................... 7-1

7.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 7-2
7.2 System Specifications.................................................................................................. 7-2
7.2.1 Classification Type ................................................................................................ 7-2
7.2.2 Power Requirements............................................................................................ 7-2
7.2.3 Dimensions and Weights................................................................................... 7-3
7.2.4 Filtration..................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.2.5 Ambient Conditions .............................................................................................. 7-3
7.3 Specification of Key Components .......................................................................... 7-4
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7.3.1 Generator .................................................................................................................. 7-4

7.3.2 X-ray Tube................................................................................................................. 7-4
7.3.3 Camera Output Video Signal ............................................................................ 7-5
7.3.4 Collimator.................................................................................................................. 7-5
7.3.5 C-Arm Movement................................................................................................... 7-5
7.3.6 Others.......................................................................................................................... 7-6
7.4 Tube Rating Charts ........................................................................................................ 7-7
7.5 Scatter Radiation Chart ............................................................................................ 7-11
7.6 Options ............................................................................................................................. 7-12
7.6.1 Sony Thermal printer......................................................................................... 7-12
7.6.2 DAP(Dose Area Product) (Option 1).............................................................. 7-13
7.6.3 DAP(Dose Area Product) (Option 2).............................................................. 7-14
7.6.4 Film Cassette Dimensions............................................................................... 7-15
7.7 Material Safety Data sheets .................................................................................. 7-15
7.8 Material recycling........................................................................................................ 7-15
Chapter 8 Options ............................................................................. 8-1

8.1 Cassette Holder Installation ...................................................................................... 8-2
8.1.1 Cassette Holder Installation.............................................................................. 8-2
8.1.2 Cassette Holder For Metric Casstette........................................................... 8-3
8.2 Sony UP-D897 (Option)................................................................................................. 8-4
8.3 KermaX plus DAP (Dose Area Product) (option 1)............................................. 8-4
8.4 KermaX plus C DAP (Dose Area Product) (option 2)........................................ 8-6
8.4.1 Main Functions........................................................................................................ 8-6
8.4.2 Measurement .......................................................................................................... 8-7
8.4.3 Quality Assurance Tests...................................................................................... 8-8
8.5 30 cm Spacer Replacement....................................................................................... 8-9
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Chapter 1
Introduction and
Safety
1.1 Overview
This manual describes operation for EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray imaging system only. It is
intended for qualified medical personnel who have been trained in the use of medical imaging
equipment. It is not designed to replace or substitute for certified training in the radiological or
medical field.
Functional capabilities and operation of the equipment are described here which can be used in
a variety of diagnostic and surgical applications.
1.2 Owner Responsibilities

The owner has the responsibility to ensure system compatibility, operator qualifications and the
continued compliance of equipment and operating specifications. Systems should only be used
in designated use areas with approved AC receptacles. Unauthorized changes or modifications
to any part of the system could have hazardous consequences. Changes or modifications must
not be made unless specifically authorized by GE HUALUN Medical Systems Co,Ltd.
1.2.1 System Compatibility

Damage may result to the system if incompatible components are connected. Read your
operator manual thoroughly prior to connecting components that you are not certain are
compatible.
1.2.2 Operator Qualifications

It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the system is operated only by properly trained ,
qualified personnel who have obtained credentials from the appropriate authorities.
1.2.3 Continued Compliance

The owner is responsible for verifying continued compliance with all applicable regulations and
standards. Consult local, state, federal and/or international agencies regarding specific
requirements and regulations applicable to the use of this type of medical electronic equipment.
1.2.4 Unauthorized Modifications

When properly assembled this equipment meets US Federal regulations and International
standards. Unauthorized modifications to the equipment may impact adherence to these
standards and make the equipment unsafe to operate. Never make any modifications or
adjustments to the equipment unless directed by a qualified GE Healthcare representative.
CAUTION Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician.
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Introduction and Safety
1.3 GE HUALUN Responsibilities

GE HUALUN Medical Systems, Co.Ltd certifies each system and X-ray source assembly.
After-sales operating practices and safety are the responsibility of the owner/operator.
1.3.1 X-ray Equipment Certification

GE HUALUN Medical Systems, Co.Ltd certifies that when assembled according to manufacturer's
instructions, the X-ray equipment complies with the US Federal Performance standard 21 CFR
Subchapter J and applicable international standards.
1.3.2 After-sale Operating and Safety Practices

GE HUALUN Medical Systems, Co.Ltd assumes no responsibility or liability for after-sale operating
and safety practices; nor can it be responsible for personal injury or damage resulting from
misuse of its systems.
1.4 Communication Center Telephone

Numbers and Fax
If the system does not operate properly or fails to respond to the controls as described in your
operators manual, call GE HUALUN Medical Systems, Co.Ltd to request service. The
communication center's telephone and fax numbers are listed below:
GE HUALUN MEDICAL SYSTEMS CO. Ltd.
No 1 Yong Chang North Road
Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area 100176
Beijing CHINA.
P.O. : 100176
Tel: 8610-58068888
Fax: 8610-67881850
Hot Line: 800-810-8188, 8610-67882652
European Representative: GE Medical System-Europe
Address: 283 Rue de la Miniere 78533 Buc Cedex France
You may also call or fax these numbers to order circuit diagrams, component part lists,
calibration instructions or other information which will assist qualified service engineers to repair
the system.
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1.5 Safety Hazards

Potential hazards exist in the use of EverView 7500 C-Arm X-ray Imaging system. Operators using
the equipment should understand the safety issues, emergency procedures, and the operating
instructions provided.
The following pages describe hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions, and how to
adequately protect yourself and others from possible injury.
1.5.1 Safety Hazard Alerts

Before operating the equipment, please read this manual thoroughly, paying particular attention
to all warnings, cautions and notes incorporated herein.
There are three classifications of alerts, which are denoted and prioritized as follows:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

WARNING
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in moderate to minor injury, equipment damage or loss of data.
NOTE NOTE is given in situation requiring special attention.
1.5.2 Emergency Procedures

When emergency situation occurs, press the emergency pushbutton on the
console of C-Arm. The system will stop the emission of X-ray and the motorized
movement of the column.
The fault indicator will light up. The display of kV will be 40kV, and that of mA will be 0.1mA.
To reset the system, the following steps should be followed:
1. Press the system power off key.
You should Press F12 on the WorkStation keyboard at first to shut off the
NOTE WorkStation. After the monitor turns off, you can press the system off key to power
off the system.
2. Insert the share key in the hole then rotate it (Rotate the emergency pushbutton
upward) in the direction according to the arrow on the pushbutton.
3. Press the system power on key to reboot.
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If the emergency pushbutton fails to work, disconnect the power cord.

WARNING Disconnection of the power cord is the only means available to ensure that the
supply power is completely removed from the system.
NOTE Reserve the share key carefully in case the system could not be reset.
1.5.3 Explosion
The system is not designed for use in explosive atmosphere (e.g. anesthetic
WARNING
gases).
EverView 7500 system complies with the requirements of IEC 60601-1 .
If an abnormal condition occurs, such as the room fills with flammable gas, steps must be taken
to prevent the gas from coming in contact with the equipment.
Follow these guidelines:
Do not turn the system off or unplug it from the AC receptacle.
Do not operate any other electrically powered equipment.
Evacuate all personnel from the area and ventilate with fresh air. Avoid operating any
automated (electrically operated) doors or windows.
Contact your local fire department as soon as possible.
1.5.4 Implosion
EverView 7500 system has several Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) .Do not locate objects so that they
might fall and strike the tube causing it to implode. Use caution when working around the tubes.
The coating on the glass can also produce toxic dust and fumes. If a CRT implodes:
Remove power immediately.
Evacuate the area.
Contact an appropriate staff member that is familiar with hazardous material
disposal.
Request service to replace the monitor.
1.5.5 Equipment Stability and Positioning

EverView 7500 X-Arm X-Ray Imaging system is mounted on wheels. If it is moved or operated
improperly it could roll out of control. Follow these guidelines:
Two people should maintain control of the equipment when moving up or down an
incline.
Place all mechanical assemblies in their most compact (transport) position and lock
brake handles prior to moving the equipment. Refer to chapter 6 for detailed
information of transportation label.
Use the handles designed for moving the equipment and mechanical assemblies.
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Never attempt to move the system up or down steps.

Do not operate the equipment on unlevel floors.
Do not lock the wheel brakes and leave the equipment unattended on unlevel floors.
Always apply the wheel locks when the system is in its final position.
Do not move the equipment if the casters or wheels are not functioning properly.
Mechanical shocks to the equipment while disk drives are accessing information may
cause damage to the disk drive.
1.5.6 Motorized Mechanical Movement

EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray imaging system has motorized mechanical assemblies. Please
follow these guidelines:
Always observe mechanical assemblies when operating the motor to avoid pinching
or collision with a person or object.
Take care when working around equipment to avoid unintentional motor actuation.
Do not carelessly place objects on the equipment or bump or lean against the
equipment.
Observe and prevent articles of clothing from getting caught in moving parts.
1.5.7 Improperly Attached Equipment

EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray Imaging System accommodates a film cassette holder and some
other piece of equipment that can be attached or removed. Please follow these guidelines:
Use only equipment supplied by GE HUALUN Medical Systems Co.,Ltd.
Attach the equipment properly. Incorrectly attached equipment could fall, causing
injury to the patient or operator.
Refer to the Technical Reference Chapter for the correct dimensions of items that
NOTE
may be used in conjunction with this equipment, such as radiographic film
cassettes.
1.5.8 Electrical Shock

Electrical circuits inside the equipment may use voltages which are capable of
WARNING causing serious injury or death from electric shock. To avoid this hazard, never
remove any of the cabinet covers.
EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray imaging system is not waterproof. If water, soap or
WARNING other liquids drip into the equipment, this can cause short circuit leading to electric
shock and fire hazards. If liquids are accidentally spilled into the system, do not
power or turn on the system until the liquids dry or evaporate completely.
Observe the following safety procedures to avoid electric shock or serious injury to operators and
patients and to avoid system malfunction.
Make all electrical connections to equipment while outside the patient environment.
Do not touch a connector and the patient at the same time.
Do not bypass, jumper or otherwise disable the safety interlocks.
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Do not remove any of the assembly covers. Only trained service representatives
should perform repairs.
Do not place food or beverage containers on any part of the
equipment. If spilled they can cause short circuits.
Always remove power to the equipment before cleaning. Use a slightly damp cloth or
sponge for cleaning.
Only qualified service engineers are allowed to service or repair a system.
1.5.9 Electrical Fire

In the event of electrical fire perform the following emergency procedure:
Any emergency procedure developed by the owner, for the area in which the
NOTE system is used, should include these safety measures:
Remove electrical power to the system by placing the power switch in the off
position.
Unplug the power cord from the AC receptacle.
Evacuate personnel from the area.
Only use a fire extinguisher that is approved for use on electrical fires.
Call your local fire department for help if necessary.
The use of the wrong type of fire extinguisher presents electrical shock and burn
WARNING
hazards. To avoid these hazards, a fire extinguisher which meets applicable
egulations and standards must be available in the room where the equipment is
being used.
1.5.10 Ground Fault

If the operating room has a ground fault alarm and the alarm is actuated:
Do not operate the system.
Call a qualified service technician.
1.5.11 Improper Access
Improper access into the cabinet and covers of the system may cause injury to
WARNING your hand or fingers.
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1.6 Radiation Exposure

1.6.1 General Protection
This equipment produces ionizing radiation. Observe proper safety practices
WARNING
during operation.
The owner must designate areas suitable for safe operation and service of the
equipment and ensure they are only used in those areas.
The owner must ensure that all personnel wear appropriate protective clothing and
radiation monitoring devices while using the equipment.
Remain alert for visual indicators and audible alarms that are activated when ionizing
radiation is being produced by equipment in the work area.
1.6.2 Source-to-Skin Distance

International regulations specify that a minimum source-skin distance be maintained, except for
specific surgical applications. EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray imaging system has a skin spacer
attached in order to meet this requirement. The system is prefabricated with a 20 cm spacer.
A 30 cm spacer is provided by the manufacture. For the replacement information, please refer to
section 8.4 for details.
Keep as far as possible away form the X-Ray source. Removing the skin spacer
WARNING may result in increased radiation exposure to the patient. The rate of exposure
increases exponentially as the anatomy is positioned closer to the X-ray tube.
The skin spacer should only be removed on the instructions of a physician. The spacer should be
reattached to the collimator assembly immediately following the procedure.
1.7 Ingress of Fluids

The X-ray system is not rated for water-tight operation. If liquids drip into the
WARNING equipment, disconnect the power cord and do not operate the system until it can
be cleaned and inspected by a qualified service engineer.
Excessive amounts of fluids such as antiseptics, cleaning solutions or bodily fluids may damage
internal components if they are allowed inside the equipment. Use drapes, if necessary, to
protect equipment when performing procedures and do not apply excessive amounts of fluid
when cleaning.
1.8 Cooling Efficiency

Draping EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray imaging system may restrict airflow to components that
provide heat sinking and to vents designed to cool the equipment. Drape equipment and cover
vents only when exposure to excessive fluids is unavoidable and extended use of the equipment
is not required.
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1.9 Burns
Extended use of imaging equipment may cause components such as X-ray tubes to reach
temperatures capable of inflicting burns. Use care when positioning equipment to avoid placing
hot components in close proximity to patients and personnel. An anesthetized or unconscious
patient is incapable of sensing and reacting to a hot component.
1.10 Electromagnetic Compatibility

Statement
This equipment may generate and use radio frequency energy. The equipment must be installed
and used according to the manufacturers instructions in order to avoid radio frequency
interference. If this equipment generates or receives interference do the following to correct the
problem:
Verify that the equipment is the cause by turning the system on and off.
In the event of unintended motor actuation, immediately remove power to the
equipment.
In the event of unintended X-ray actuation, immediately remove power to the
equipment.
Reorient the equipment until the interference stops.
Relocate the equipment with respect to other equipment in the room.
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that the equipment and the receiver are
on different branch circuits.
Use only input/output (I/O) cables supplied by GE HUALUN Medical Systems Co. Ltd.
This product conforms with IEC60601-1-2:2001 (ed2) EMC standard for medical devices.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. The
NOTE
equipment may cause or be subject to radio frequency interference with other
medical and nonmedical devices and radio communications. To provide
reasonable protection against such interference, the EverView 7500 system
complies with emissions limits for a Group 1, Class A Medical Devices and has
applicable immunity level as stated in EN 60601-1-2:2001.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. Special precautions and other information regarding
EMC provided in the accompanying documents of this equipment shall be
observed during installation and operation of this equipment.
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If this equipment is found to cause interference (which may be determined by

NOTE switching the equipment on and off), the user (or qualified service personnel)
should attempt to correct the problem by one or more of the following
measure(s):
1. Reorient or relocate the affected device(s).
2. Increase the separating space between the equipments and the
affected device.
3. Power the equipment from a source different from that of the affected
device.
4. Consult the point of purchase or service representative for further
suggestions.
Use of accessories, transducers, cables and other parts other than those specified
WARNING by the manufacturer of this equipment may result in increased emissions or
decreased immunity of the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for
any interference caused either by the use of interconnect cables other than those
recommended, or unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the users authority to operate
the equipment.
To comply with the regulations applicable to an electromagn etic interface for a
NOTE Group 1, Class A Medical Device, and to minimize interference risks, the following
requirements shall be applied:
1. All interconnect cables to peripheral devices must be shielded and
properly grounded. The use of cables which are not properly
shielded and grounded may result in the equipment causing radio
frequency interference in violation of the European Union Medical
Device directive and FCC regulations.
2. All of those recommended guidance regarding electromagnetic

environment shall be followed.
Do not use devices which intentionally transmit RF signals (Cellular Phones,
WARNING Transceivers, or Radio Controlled Products) in the vicinity of this equipment as it
may cause performance outside the published specifications. Keep the power to
these types of devices turned off when near the equipment.
The medical staff in charge of this equipment is required to instruct technicians,
patients, and others.
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Guidance and manufacturers declaration Electromagnetic Emissions
The EverView 7500 system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment.
The purchaser or user of the EverView 7500 system should assure that it is used in an
electromagnetic environment as described below:
Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment
The EverView 7500 system uses RF energy only for
its internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions
RF Emissions Group1
are very low and are not likely to cause any
CISPR11 interference in nearby electronic equipment.
RF Emissions Class A The EverView 7500 system is suitable for use in all
CISPR11 establishments other than domestic and those directly
connected to the public low-voltage power supply
Harmonic emissions Not
network that supplies buildings used for domestic
applicable purposes.
IEC 61000-3-2
Voltage fluctuations/ Not
flicker emissions applicable
IEC 61000-3-3
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Guidance and manufacturers declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (1)

The EverView 7500 system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment. The purchaser
or user of the EverView 7500 system should assure that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as
described below:
Immunity Test IEC 60601-1-2 Compliance Electromagnetic Environment
Level
Test Level
Electrostatic 6 kV contact 6 kV contact Floors are wood, concrete, or ceramic tile,
discharge (ESD) or floors are covered with synthetic
8 kV air 8 kV air
material and the relative humidity is at
IEC 61000-4-2
least 30 %.
2 kV for power 2 kV for power
supply lines supply lines
Electrical fast
1 kV for
transient/burst 1 kV for
Mains power quality is that of a typical
input/output
IEC 61000-4-4 input/output commercial and/or hospital environment
lines
lines
1 kV differential 1kV differential
mode mode
Surge Mains power quality is that of a typical
2 kV common 2 kV common commercial and/or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-5
mode mode
Voltage dips, < 5 % UT Mains power quality is that of a typical
short commercial and/or hospital environment.
(> 95 % dip in UT) 0 % UT for 5 sec If the user of the EverView 7500 system
interruptions and
for 0.5 cycle requires continued operation during power
voltage
mains interruptions, it is recommended
variations on 40 % UT that the EverView 7500 system be
power supply powered from an uninterruptible power
input lines (60 % dip in UT) supply or a battery.
IEC 61000-4-11 for 5 cycles
70 % UT
(30 % dip in UT)
for 25 cycles
< 5 % UT
(> 95 % dip in UT)
for 5 s
Power 3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields are at
frequency(50Hz) levels characteristic of a typical location in
a typical commercial and/or hospital
magnetic field
environment.
IEC 61000-4-8
Note: These are guidelines. Actual conditions may vary.
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Guidance and manufacturers declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (2)

The EverView 7500 system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment. The purchaser
or user of the EverView 7500 system should assure that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as
described below:
IEC 60601-1-2 Compliance Electromagnetic Environment
Level
Test Level
Conducted RF 3V [V1 =] 3 V Portable and mobile RF communications equipment
are used no closer to any part of the [EQUIPMENT
IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to
and/or SYSTEM], including cables, than the recom-
80 MHz mended separation distance calculated from the
equation appropriate for the frequency of the
transmitter.
Recommended separation distance
3,5
Radiated RF 3 V/m [E1=] 3 V/m d =[ ] P
3
IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to
3,5
2.5 GHz d =[ ] P 80 MHz to 800 MHz
3
7
d =[ ] P 800 MHz to 2,5 GHz
3
Note: P is the power rating of the transmitter in
watts (W) according to the transmitter manufac-
turer and d is the recommended separation dis-
tance in meters (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as deter-
mined by an electromagnetic site survey,* are less
than the compliance level in each frequency
range.**
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment

marked with the following symbol:
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 cellular telephones and land mobile radios, amateur
radio, AM and FM radio broadcast, and TV broadcast cannot be estimated accurately. To assess the electromagnetic
environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be performed. If the measured field
strength exceeds the RF compliance level above, observe the EverView 7500 system to verify normal operation in each
use location. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or
relocating the [EQUIPMENT and/or SYSTEM].
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**Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths are less than 3 V/m.
The Recommended Separation Distances are listed in the next table.
Recommended Separation Distances for Portable and Mobile RF Communications

Equipment and the EverView 7500 system
Frequency of
Transmitter
150KHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2,5 GHz
Equation
3,5 3,5 7
d =[ ] P d =[ ] P d =[ ] P
3 3 3
Rated Power of
Transmitter DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE
(W) (meters) (meters) (meters)
0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23
0.38 0.38 0.73

0.1
1.2 1.2 2.3

1
10 3.8 3.8 7.3
100 12 12 23
For transmitters rated at a power not listed above, the DISTANCE can be estimated using the equation
in the corresponding column, where P is the power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to
the transmitter manufacturer.
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1.11 Equipment Malfunction

If either the hospital or equipment circuit breakers trip, an equipment malfunction may be
indicated. Do not attempt to operate the equipment until it has been checked by a qualified
service engineer.
If any of the equipment controls fail to respond as indicated in this manual, you should:
1. Remove power to the equipment by placing the power switch in the off position and
unplugging the power cord from the AC receptacle.
2. Notify a qualified service engineer.
3. Do not operate the equipment until the service technician advises that it is operating
properly.
1.12 External Devices

To ensure patient safety, only connect external equipment that has been approved by GE
HUALUN Medical Systems Co,Ltd. All equipment attached to the external interface connections
must meet the requirements of IEC 60601-1 when operated within the patient environment.
When used outside of the patient environment, each externally connected device must comply
with the relevant IEC/ISO requirements for that device. In any case, the combination of all
externally connected equipment shall not cause the leakage current of any device used within
the patient environment to exceed the limits stated in IEC 60601-1.
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1.13 Patient Environment

1.13.1 Within the United States
Within the US the Patient Environment is defined by NFPA 99 and UL 2601-1. In areas in which
patients are normally cared for, the patient environment is the space with surfaces likely to be
contacted by the patient or an attendant who can touch the patient.
This encloses a space within the room 6 ft. beyond the perimeter of the bed (examination table,
dental chair, treatment booth, etc.) in its intended location, and extending vertically 7.5 ft. above
the floor.
6.00 ft.
6.00 ft. 6.00 ft. 7.50 ft.
Patient Environment Inside United States
1.13.2 Outside the United States

Outside the US the patient environment is defined by IEC 60601-1-1. In areas in which patients
are normally cared for, the patient environment is the space with surfaces likely to be contacted
by the patient or an attendant who can touch the patient.
This encloses a space within the room 1.5 m beyond the perimeter of the bed (examination table,
dental chair, treatment booth, etc.) in its intended location, and extending vertically 2.5 m above
the floor.
1,5 m
1,5 m 1,5 m 2,5 m
Patient Environment Outside United States
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Chapter 2
Operating Controls
and Indicators
2.1 System Overview

2.1.1 General Description
The EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray Imaging System is intended to provide fluoroscopic and film
imaging of the patient in diagnostic and surgical applications. Clinical applications may include,
but are not limited to, surgery, critical care and emergency room procedures. This system will be
used on a daily basis by such users. The system may be used for other imaging applications at
the physicians discretion.
WARNING Only properly trained persons can operate this equipment.
EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray imaging system includes:
Mobile C-Arm
Includes X-Ray generator, image intensifier, CCD camera and console
Mobile WorkStation
Includes 2 monitors, 1 computer harddisk, keyboard, etc.
Options
Sony Thermal Printer
DAP
Cassette holder, 1012 (2430 cm)
You can refer to Chapter 8 Options for details.
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2.1.2 Components Identification of C-Arm

The items listed below identify the location of components used during setup and positioning.
10 3
6
5
17
11
8
20
2
14 21
1
4
15
19
12
13
9
7
16
18
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1. X-Ray tube head ( X-Ray tube and collimator)

2. Spacer (for patient protection)
3. Image receiver (image intensifier and CCD-camera)
4. Power cable
5. Rotation movement brake handle
6. Steering handle
7. Driving handle
8. Orbital movement brake handle
9. Horizontal movement brake handle
10. Wig-Wag movement brake handle
11. Safety lock of rotation
12. Front wheels
13. Rear wheels
14. Brake release pedal
15. Brake pedal
16. Emergency stop pushbutton
17. Control panel
18. Female sockets (for integrated cable and footswitch)
19. Incoming circuit breaker and power on indicator
20. Handswitch
21. Focal Spot
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2.1.3 Components Identification of Workstation
10
6 6
4 3
2 2
1
8 8
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The items are listed as follows:
1. Exposure indicator
2. Front wheels (with brakes)
3. CD Driver
4. USB interface
5. Cabinet for printer
6. Handles for movement
7. Wire rolling support
8. Back wheels (no brakes)
9. Integrated cable
10. Keyboard and mouse
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2.2 Overview
This chapter describes the EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray Imaging Systems operating controls and
indicators. Before you begin imaging, familiarize yourself with the following controls:
System start -up
Control Panel of the Console
FootSwitch
HandSwitch
WorkStation Controls
2.3 System Start-up
Integrated Cable Socket
Footswitch Socket
The WorkStation receives power from the Mobil C-Arm through the integrated cable attached to
the WorkStation.
1. Insert the male socket of the WorkStations integrated cable into the female socket
located on the right side of the C-Arms cover. Push the socket in and lock it in
position.
2. Connect the footswitch to the sockets on the interface panel of C-Arm.
3. Plug the C-Arm power plug into a properly rated AC receptacle.
4. You can operate the system as the descriptions of the operating keys below.
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2.4 Control Panel of the Console
The Mobil C-Arms Control panel allows you to control the generation and display of images,
adjust the parameters of fluoroscopy and radiography.
The keys and indicators on the Control Panel are grouped according to their functions.
These groups of keys allow you to:
Control system on/off
Control fluoroscopy mode
Control radiography mode
Control the collimator shutter or iris collimator
Adjust the recursive factor
Select the image field size
Control the image orientation
Rise or lower the C-Arm
Only functions applicable to the mode selected are active. If any function is
CAUTION active, then the corresponding indicator lights. The fluoroscopy mode is the
default setting.
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2.4.1 System On / Off Controls and Indicators
System On key and indicator

Press this key to power on the system, the LED will light.
NOTE
Please check and confirm that the integrated cable is connected to the C-Arm.
Otherwise press this key will not power on the system.
The auto fluoroscopy mode is selected and the power on indicator lights. The display of the KVp is
40 KV, the display of mA is 0.1 mA, the display of the recursive factor is 8. The field size is in its
maximum.
The left monitor of workstation will light on and displays nothing. The right monitor will enter into
the PATIENT INFORMATION Screen automatically.
System Off key and indicators

Press this key to power off the system.
You should Press F12 on the WorkStation keyboard at first to shut off the
NOTE WorkStation. After the monitor turns off, you can press the system off key to
power off the system.
NOTE Please wait 2 minutes before restarting the system after a shutdown. Otherwise,
there will be damages to the systems and the fault indicator will light on.
Reset timer
After 4 min 45 sec fluoroscopy, the buzzer emits a continuous audible signal. Press this button to
reset the timer, otherwise, fluoroscopy would be stopped after 2 min 30 sec. At this time ,the
exposure indicator will light off and the LED on the top left of the reset timer key will light to
indicate the fluoroscopy is too long.
Fault Indicator
This indicator (red) will light if there are faults in system. Power off the system, restart after 10
minutes. If the indicator is still on, call your service representative immediately.
NOTE When the emergency stop pushbutton is pressed, the indicator will light on.
X-ray emission Indicator
In the working mode, when the footswitch/hand switch is activated to take an exposure, the
indictor (yellow) will light.
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2.4.2 Controls and Indicators in fluoroscopy mode
In case of an emergency case or unexpected radiation, press the

WARNING
emergency stop pushbutton on the C-Arm console.
Manual Fluoroscopy
Press this key to enable a manual Fluoroscopy image. The LED lights when this key is enabled.
Auto Fluoroscopy
Press this key to enable an auto Fluoroscopy image. The LED lights when this key is enabled.
KV Display
Display KV values.
mA Display
Display mA values.
The display of mA value will change with the variety of KV values at the same
NOTE time.
KVp
In Manual Fluoroscopy mode, press the left key to decrease KVp or press the right key to increase
the KVp. The corresponding value of mA will be changed at the same time.
Pulse
Press this key to enable pulsed imaging mode with the pulse rate of 2 pulses/3 seconds. The
pulse LED lights up when Pulse is enabled. Press this key again to disable pulsed imaging.
Pulsed X-Rays can be used to reduce total radiation dose. Pulse mode can be used with Manual
Fluoroscopy mode and auto Fluoroscopy mode. It cannot be used with Radiography Mode.
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High Level Fluoroscopy (HLF)

Press this key to enable a High Level Fluoroscopy(HLF).The LED lights when this key is enabled.
Press this key again to disable HLF.
The mA values in this mode are 2 times more than in the standard mode. HLF should be used
only for special applications that require good image quality. During HLF, an audible alarm is
given.
Fluoroscopy combination mode
Low High Continuous Single Multi- Auto Manual

Specification dose dose Fluoro
Pulse Pulse
Combinations
MANUAL
AUTO
MANUAL+HLF
AUTO+HLF
MANUAL+PULSE
AUTO+PULSE
MANUAL+ PULSE+HLF
AUTO+ PULSE+HLF
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2.4.3 Controls and Indicators in Radiography mode
For radiography, a cassette holder should be on the front face of the image
NOTE
intensifier.
The standard cassette size is 10 inches X 12 inches. If your cassette size is 24 cm

NOTE X 30 cm, you should remove the 4 nylon blocks outside of the cassette holder and
install them inside. Please refer to Option Chapter 8 in this manual for details.
Cassette holder size: 10 inches X 12 inches (24cm30 cm) is available .

X-ray field on plane of cassette: 24 cm
Beam limitation: 21cm
Only 21 cm X-ray field for radiography mode can be selected by
WARNING operator .
Radiography Key
Press this key to enable Radiography operation. The Radiography LED illuminates when
Radiography mode is enabled.
In this mode, KVp and mAs values can be adjusted manually. For details, please refer to the
description of KVp.
mAs display
Display mAs values.
mAs Key
Manually adjusts mAs for radiography. Press the left key to decrease mAs value and press the
right key to increase the mAs value.
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2.4.4 Collimator Control

The X-Ray beam may be collimated by using either the iris collimator or the semitransparent
shutter collimator. Press the key until the shutters or iris are in the position you desire.
Collimator shutter Rotation

Press the left key to rotate the collimator shutters clockwise. Press the right key to rotate the
collimator shutters counter-clockwise.
Collimator shutter Open/Close

Press the collimator shutter keys to open and close the semitransparent collimator shutters.
Press the left key to open the shutters and press the right key to close the shutters.
Iris Collimator Open/Close

Press the iris collimation key to open or close the collimator iris. Press the left key to open the iris
or the right key to close the iris.
When the system is transferred to radiography mode, Iris opens fully, and the parameters sets in
the radiography mode are memorized. When return to fluoroscopy mode, it can be restored until
a reset is made.
NOTE Proper use of the iris can decrease the X-ray radiation to the patient and
improve image quality.
2.4.5 The recursive factor key and indicators
Recursive Factor
Press this key to select relative recursive factor. After you press this key, the relative LED will light
to indicate the factor. The default value is 8.
Indicator
These LEDs indicate the current recursive factor.
Recursive Filter function provides image noise reduction to create a smoother Last Image Hold
(LIH) radiograph on the main monitor. Recursive Filter can be applied during live fluoro for all
image modalities. Higher levels of recursive filtering produce a smoother (or less noisy) LIH
radiograph, but it need longer exposure time and cause more lag when imaging moving objects
or anatomy. You may choose from low, medium and high levels of filtering.
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Motion detect
Press this key to enable the motion detect function and the LED lights when this key is enabled.
This function can detect the motion of diagnosed object and give better image quality.
2.4.6 Image Intensifier Field Size
Field Size
Selects the X-ray field size. The illuminated LED indicates which field size is selected. Press the
FIELD SIZE key until the field size you want is selected. Refer to the table below:
TEXT ICON 9-INCH II
NORM 9-inch(23cm )
MAG1 6-inch(15cm)
MAG2 4.5-inch(11cm)
2.4.7 Image Orientation

NOTE
These keys can only affect the live image on the left monitor.
Use these keys to rotate or reverse the image produced while X-Rays are being generated and
live video is present on the left WorkStation monitor. Image Rotation and Image Reversal are
useful for displaying the image in any orientation that you desire.
Image Rotation
Press the left portion of the key to rotate the image counter-clockwise or press the right portion
of the key to rotate the image clockwise. The rotation speed is approximately 45/ s.
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Image Reversal
Use these keys to change the orientation of the image displayed on the WorkStations left
monitor. Press the left key to reverse the image from left to right. Press the right key to invert the
image from top to bottom.
2.4.8 Vertical Column Operation

Use the vertical column to elevate the C-Arm upward and downward.
A possible pinch point exists between the C-Arm and the tip of the T base. Do not
WARNING place your foot on the tip of the T-base while operating the vertical column or
positioning the C- Arm.
WARNING Set all brakes and watch carefully when you move the motorized Vertical Column.
Even a low-speed collision can result in significant personal injury or equipment
damage.
Raise C-arm Command

Press this key to activate the vertical column motor, thus to raise the height of the C-Arm.
Lower C-arm Command

Press this key to activate the vertical column motor to lower the height of C-Arm.
Override command
When C-Arm cant be driven down by only pressing lower key, please make sure there are no
obstacles between the C-Arm and the T-base. Press and hold the 2 keys (Lower and compulsive
keys) together. It will lower C-Arm to the lowest position.
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2.5 Modes of Operations

The EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray Imaging System employs a variety of modes of operation for
maximum flexibility in a number of imaging procedures. This section contains information on the
various modes of operation, their suggested uses and technical information.
2.5.1 Modes and Keys

Engaging and disengaging
All modes used on the EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray Imaging System can be selected by pressing
mode keys on the Control Panel of the C-Arm Console.
Pressing a mode key or a combination of keys will select an X-rays mode. The indicator LED of the
selected mode lights at the same time.
Press another mode key or combination of keys to disengage current mode and switch to a new
one.
Modes and Keys Table
Standard Fluoro Pulsed Pulsed HLF

Modes HLF Radiography
Manual Auto Fluoro Manual Auto
+ +
Keys
+ +
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2.5.2 Imaging Modes Summary

The following table summarizes the modes available on the system. It shows the X-ray
techniques, system controls and a brief list of suggested uses for each mode.
The suggested uses list is not exhaustive and other uses may be as valid as the
NOTE suggested uses. The user may be aware of the techniques associated with the
various modes for each patient.
Imaging Table
Mode X-ray Techniques System Controls Suggested Uses
Standard KV: 40 to 110 Auto: KV controlled by ABC*, General Fluoro
Fluoro auto/manual mA follows KV-mA table Imaging
mA: 0.1 to 4 Manual: manually adjusted KV,
auto/manual mA follows KV-mA table
HLF KV: 40 to 110 Auto: KV controlled by ABC*, High quality and
auto/manual mA follows KV-mA table high-dose Imaging
Pulsed Fluoro KV: 40 to 110 Auto: KV controlled by ABC*, Low-dose Imaging
Pulsed HLF KV: 40 to 110 Auto: KV controlled by ABC*, High quality and
auto/manual mA follows KV-mA table low-dose Imaging
Radiography KV: 40 to 110 1.5mm Manually adjusted KV and X-ray Films
focal spot mAs,
mA: 20 mA is fixed at 20
mAs: 1 to 80
*ABC: Automatic Brightness Control, which automatically adjusts techniques to display the
optimum image quality for most X-ray images.
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KV-mA Tables
The following tables lists the mA value used by the system with selected KV settings in Standard
and HLF Fluoro Modes.
Standard Fluoro Mode

KV selected mA used KV selected mA used KV selected mA used KV selected mA used
40 0.1 58 1.2 76 2.2 95 3.2
41 0.2 59 1.2 77 2.2 96 3.2
42 0.3 60 1.3 78 2.2 96 3.3
43 0.3 61 1.3 78 2.3 97 3.3
44 0.3 62 1.4 79 2.3 98 3.3
44 0.4 63 1.4 80 2.3 98 3.4
45 0.4 64 1.4 81 2.4 99 3.4
46 0.4 64 1.5 82 2.5 100 3.5
46 0.5 65 1.5 83 2.5 101 3.5
47 0.5 65 1.6 84 2.5 102 3.6
47 0.6 66 1.6 84 2.6 103 3.6
48 0.6 67 1.6 85 2.6 103 3.7
49 0.6 67 1.7 85 2.7 104 3.7
50 0.7 68 1.7 86 2.7 105 3.7
51 0.8 68 1.8 87 2.7 105 3.8
52 0.8 69 1.8 87 2.8 106 3.8
53 0.8 70 1.8 88 2.8 107 3.8
53 0.9 71 1.9 89 2.8 107 3.9
54 0.9 72 1.9 90 2.9 108 3.9
54 1 73 1.9 91 3 108 4
55 1 73 2 92 3 109 4
56 1 74 2 93 3 110 4
56 1.1 75 2 93 3.1
57 1.1 75 2.1 94 3.1
58 1.1 76 2.1 94 3.2
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HLF Fluoro Mode

KV selected mA used KV selected mA used KV selected mA used KV selected mA used
40 0.2 58 2.4 76 4.4 94 6.3
41 0.4 58 2.5 77 4.4 95 6.3
42 0.6 59 2.5 77 4.5 95 6.4
43 0.6 60 2.6 78 4.5 96 6.5
44 0.6 60 2.7 78 4.6 96 6.6
44 0.8 61 2.8 78 4.7 97 6.6
45 0.8 62 2.9 79 4.7 97 6.7
45 0.9 63 3 80 4.8 98 6.7
46 0.9 64 3 81 4.9 98 6.8
46 1 64 3.1 82 5 99 6.8
47 1.1 65 3.2 83 5 100 6.9
47 1.2 65 3.3 83 5.1 100 7
48 1.2 66 3.3 84 5.1 101 7.1
48 1.3 66 3.4 84 5.2 102 7.2
49 1.3 67 3.4 85 5.2 103 7.2
49 1.4 67 3.5 85 5.3 103 7.3
50 1.5 68 3.5 86 5.3 104 7.3
51 1.6 68 3.6 86 5.4 104 7.4
51 1.7 69 3.6 87 5.5 105 7.5
52 1.8 69 3.7 87 5.6 105 7.6
53 1.8 70 3.8 88 5.6 106 7.7
53 1.9 71 3.9 88 5.7 107 7.7
54 1.9 72 4 89 5.7 107 7.8
54 2 73 4 90 5.8 108 7.8
55 2 73 4.1 91 5.9 108 7.9
55 2.1 74 4.1 91 6 109 7.9
56 2.2 74 4.2 92 6.1 110 8
56 2.3 75 4.2 93 6.1
57 2.3 75 4.3 93 6.2
57 2.4 76 4.3 94 6.2
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2.6 Radiography
2.6.1 Overview
Use Radiographic mode to produce radiographic films. The radiography cassette holder
described in this section is available as an option and should be used if you use Radiography
mode.
This section describes how to setup and make a film exposure.
2.6.2 Setup and Making a Film Exposure

Perform the following steps to make a film exposure:
1. Press the radiography key on the C-Arm control panel.
Once film mode has been selected, the field size and collimator settings are
NOTE locked. If further adjustments are required, you must first reenter into
FLUORO mode.
2. Place the cassette holder over the face of the image intensifier with the handle
opened out.
3. Rotate the cassette holder handle to securely attach the cassette holder to the image
intensifier. Fasten the screws.
Verify that the cassette holder is securely attached to the image
WARNING intensifier. Unsecured cassette holders may fall, injuring patients or
personnel.
4. Insert a film cassette into the cassette holder and center it.
5. Adjust the radiography parameters (Kvp and mAs) to the desired values.
6. Press and hold the hand switch.
During the radiography, press the handswitch and hold on the switch
NOTE until the exposure indicator lights off to start radiography. The system will
give a continuous audible Di alarm during the exposure.
If the handswitch is loosen when exposuring , the system will give a
audibe Di-Di-Di-Di alarm to warn that the exposure is interrupted.
7. Release the hand switch at the end of the exposure.
8. Remove the film cassette by pushing the cassette out of the cassette holder.
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2.7 Footswitch and HandSwitch

WARNING
Before Exposure, please check and confirm the mode you selected to avoid
unexpected X-Ray Exposure.
Footswitch
Press footswitch to start fluoroscopy in the mode selected.
Hand switch
Press hand switch to start fluoroscopy or radiography.
During the radiography, press the handswitch and hold on the switch until the
NOTE exposure indicator lights off to start radiography. The system will give a
continuous audible Di alarm during the exposure.
If the handswitch is loosen when exposuring , the system will give a audibe
Di-Di-Di-Di alarm to warn that the exposure is interrupted.
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2.8 WorkStation Controls

2.8.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to use the WorkStation Controls for imaging and post-processing.
Before using the WorkStation, you should be familiar with the controls located on the
WorkStation keyboard and the monitor.
The power supply to the monitor is switched on / off when the system power is switched on/off.
2.8.2 Workstation Keyboard

The WorkStation keyboard controls include navigation, text-entry and function keys.
Navigation and Text-Entry Keys

WorkStation navigation keys allow you to move the cursor, edit text. The text-entry keys allow
you to enter text in upper and lower case letters.
TAB
Move the cursor to the next text entry field.
Backspace
Deletes one character to the left of the cursor.
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Delete
Deletes a selected marker or comment.
Function Keys
F1 HELP
F3 CAPTURE
F4 SAVE IMAGE
F5 IMAGE DIRECTORY
F6 NEW PATIENT
F7 NEGATE IMAGE
F8 SMOOTH IMAGE
F9 GREY DEGREE STRETCH
F10 CUSTOMIZE
F12 SHUT OFF
Prt Sc SysRq PRINT
Adjust Brightness/Contrast
Please follow the steps below to adjust the Brightness/Contrast of the monitors:
1. Press the button on the monitor to activate OSD menu.
2. Press the or button to select the desired function (Brightness or Contrast).
3. Press the button to activate the desired function.
4. Press the or button to decrease or increase the setting value.
5. Press button to exit OSD menu and save setting values.
If you want to return to factory settings of Brightness/ Contrast , you can follow
NOTE the above steps and adjust the Brightness value to 50, Contrast to 70.
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Chapter 3
Software
Instructions
3.1 Patient Management

3.1.1 Overview
Patient Management provides following means for adding, reviewing and editing patients:
Add a new patient.
Select and review a saved patient.
Delete a saved patient.
Edit a saved patient.
For proper archiving of images, you should always set a current patient before
beginning a new exam. Or the images might be saved under the wrong patient.
Through the following methods, you could set a patient who is ready for the exam as the
current patient:
Adding a new patient.
Selecting a saved patient.
Editing and saving a saved patient.
When a current patient is set, the system shall reset to prepare for examining this patient, and
capture a new image for him/her automatically.
If you encounter abnormal characters when inputting, please make sure the Num
NOTE lock state is right. If not, press the Num Lock key on the Workstation keyboard.
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Software Instructions
3.1.2 Add a New Patient

The PATIENT INFORMATION-NEW screen is displayed automatically when system starts up.
PATIENT INFORMATION-NEW screen
Press the F6 key on the Workstation keyboard or click Patient Information on

right-click menu in VIEWER screen to display this screen.
NOTE You can see Accelerate Keys through pressing F1.
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Right-click Menu in VIEWER screen
To add a new patient:
Only English language input is supported, no matter what language is used on the
NOTE
user interface.
1. Using the keyboard, to input a new patients name.

Patient Name: 255 characters can be recorded at maximum separately for Last Name
and First Name. Total less than 18 characters are suggested for better display on
images.
Patient Name cannot be null. If both FIRST NAME and LAST NAME are empty, a
NOTE warning message will pop up, which says, For a valid patient record, Patient
Name shall not be empty.
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2. Move through the fields to complete other patient information.

A cursor indicates which field you are in. Use the TAB key, or use mouse to move
NOTE the cursor to the next active field. Each field containing information will be saved
and displayed on the patients images.
Sex: Select proper items from a drop-list box, which contain BLANK, MALE and FEMALE.
Birth date: 50 characters can be recorded at maximum. Total less than 11 characters
are suggested for better display on images.
Patient ID: 255 characters can be recorded at maximum. Total less than 11 characters
Patient ID cannot be left blank or the same with any saved patient. If you try to
NOTE save a new patient with blank or existing Patient ID, a warning message will pop
up, which says For a valid patient record, Patient ID shall not be empty. or The
patient ID already exists. It shall be unique. Please change one.
Physician: 255 characters can be recorded at maximum, Total less than 11 characters
3. Finish entering patient information.

a. If you click the OK button: The new patient will be saved into the system and set
as the current patient. The PATIENT INFORMATION-NEW screen is closed and the
VIEWER screen is displayed. The system is ready for you to begin taking X-rays for
the current patient.
When you go to the VIEWER screen for the first time after system starts up, the
NOTE shortcut menu pops up automatically. You also can right-click the mouse to
invoke this menu.
b. If you click the CANCEL button: You will discard the new inputs and escape the
screen. The PATIENT INFORMATION-NEW screen will be closed and the VIEWER
screen will be displayed with the previous state. While current patient remains
unchanged.
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If there is no current patient yet, e.g. when the system powers on initially or the
NOTE
current patient has been deleted, the CANCEL will be disabled, which means you
have to set a current patient before taking exam.
You can set current patient as UNNAMED by left First name Last name Patient
NOTE
ID blank.
c. If you click NEW PATIENT button: You will clear the new input. The PATIENT
INFORMATION-NEW screen remains open with all fields blank.
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3.1.3 Select and review a saved patient

1. Click the SAVED PATIENTS button on the PATIENT INFORMATION-NEW screen to
view a list of patients examined.
PATIENT INFORMATION-NEW screen
After this button is clicked, the SAVED PATIENT screen will be displayed with the latest 20 patients
in the patients list.
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SAVED PATIENT screen
2. Input one or several fields of the following items and click FIND button to query
the patients. You can also select the FIND button by pressing ALT+F keys.
Patient ID
First Name
Last Name
Exam Date
Physician
If you do not input query information and click on the FIND button directly, the
NOTE
patients on the day you operate the system will be displayed.
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3. All patients who match the query condition(s) will be listed in the patients list.
The patient list can be sorted by LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME, PATIENT ID, SEX, and PHYSICIAN in
alphabetical order via clicking corresponding header.
The list can also be sorted by CREATE DATE in ascending or descending temporal order, but
not by BIRTH DATE. The list order is indicated by the orientation of a triangle at the right side of
the corresponding header.
4. Double click the left button of mouse on a patient field to display the PATIENT
INFORMATION screen for that patient. You can also choose one patients from the
patient list and click OK button.
The PATIENT INFORMATION-SAVED screen now displays with all the information stored for the
selected patient. But the selected patient information is not editable by default.
You can:
Press Edit to edit information in the patient record you just retrieved.
Press OK to set the selected patient as the current patient. Then you can produce
additional X-rays under the patient.
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Press CANCEL to return to VIEWER screen, which displays the previous screen
before going into Patient Information, without any change of the current patient.
Always make sure that the correct patient is displayed on the PATIENT
NOTE
INFORMATION-SAVED screen before producing X-rays. Otherwise, images may be
stored under the incorrect patient name.
PATIENT INFORMATION-SAVED screen
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3.1.4 Delete a saved patient

To delete a patient,
Choose one or some patients from the patient list and select DELETE button.
Select YES button on the message box if you decide to delete it, otherwise select
NO button.
If a patient is deleted, all the information and images of the patient will be
NOTE
removed from the system permanently.
If you try to delete the current patient, a warning message will pop up as
NOTE follows. When you press OK to confirm the deleting, patient UNNAMED will be
set as current patient. And you can set another new current patient.
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Patient UNNAMED cannot be deleted. If you try to delete, a warning

NOTE
message will pop up as follows.
3.1.5 Edit a saved patient

By clicking EDIT button on the PATIENT INFORMATION-SAVED screen, all the fields will be
changeable and the screen is changed to PATIENT INFORMATION-EDITING.
PATIENT INFORMATION-EDITING screen
The UNNAMED patient cannot be edited. So when UNNAMED patient is retrieved, the EDIT is
disabled.
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After modifying the information:

1. If you click OK: A warning message will pop up:
If click OK the changes will be saved, and the changed patient is set as the current patient. If
click NO, the EDITING state remains, and the changes will not take effect.
After patient information is changed, the information displayed on image is
NOTE updated at the same time, including patient information and image ID, but
excluding hospital name and image date.
2. If you click CANCEL: You will discard the current PATIENT INFORMATION-SAVED screen
and return to VIEWER screen, which displays the previous screen before going into
Patient Information.
3. If you click NEW PATIENT: You can discard the selection of saved patient and start
inputting a new patient.
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3.2 Image Producing

3.2.1 Capture an Image
Press F3 to capture the last image held on the left monitor and to display it on the
right monitor.
The patients name, sex, birth date, patient ID and the physicians name will be displayed on the
top left corner of the image.
The name of the hospital and the image saving date and time will be displayed on the top right
corner of the image.
All these information is displayed in inverse color to background.
NOTE Press F3 only to display the image, not to save it to the hard disc.
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3.2.2 Saving Images
Press the F4 key to save image to hard disk.
The image ID will be automatically generated and displayed on the bottom left corner of the
image after saving in inverse color to background.
You can delete the saved image by pressing DEL key or clicking the shortcut menu.
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3.2.3 Process Images

To process the image held on the right monitor:
Negate: press F7 key

Smooth: press F8 key
Stretch: press F9 key
Mirror Horizontal: press LEFT or RIGHT key
Mirror Vertical: press UP or DOWN key
You can use the image processing function to get a better view of the saved
NOTE
images, but the processed images cant be saved to the hard disk.
The processed images displayed can be printed. Refer to Section 3.5 Print Function
NOTE
for more information
.
Press Esc key to exit processed view mode and return to the original saved
NOTE
image.
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3.3 Image Review and Archive

3.3.1 Overview
IMAGE DIRECTORY screen allows you to review and archive images and patient summaries.
3.3.2 Image Directory

The IMAGE DIRECTORY screen allows you to query, display and modification exam images.
Press the F5 key or click the shortcut menu to display the IMAGE DIRECTORY
screen. The last saved 20 images will be displayed in the image list.
A H
I
B
K
J
C
IMAGE DIRECTORY screen features
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A The SAVED PATIENT button is used to select the saved patient.
B The ACHIVE DEVICE button is used to select the drive to copy.
C The QUERY IMAGAE button is used to query the selected image to copy.
D This is list box of queued images.
E The COPY FORMAT button is used to select the image format to copy to the archive device.
F The COPY button is used to begin copy image files.
G The EXIT button is used to exit the image directory screen.
H The QUERY IMAGE field is used to query image by the range of saved date.
I The FIND button is used to begin to query image.
J This is the image list of query result.
K The list can be sorted by LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME, IMAGE ID, PATIENT ID, SEX, and PHYSICIAN in
alphabetical order via clicking corresponding header. The list also can be sorted by IMAGES DATE
in temporal order, but cant by BIRTH DATE.
The list order is indicated by the orientation of a triangle at the right side of the
NOTE corresponding header. When the header is clicked at the first time, the list shall be
sorted in increasing order. When clicked once again, this list order shall be reversed.
When you access the saved patient list from Image Directory screen and select a
NOTE patient, the current patient does not change. If you capture and save a new image
while a saved patients images are displayed on the IMAGE DIRECTORY screen, the
new image will be saved under the current patient, not the saved patient on the
IMAGE DIRECTORY screen.
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3.3.3 Retrieve a Saved Exam Image

When an exam is finished, images are saved in the saved patient of the system. You have two
ways to query the saved images.
The First way is to query the saved images from the IMAGE DIRECTORY screen by entering
the range of saved date.
(1) Enter the date range of the saved images.
(2) Select the button with magnifier icon.
(3) The saved images within the date range will be listed.
SAVED EXAMS button
If you do not input date and click on FIND button, the intraday images will be displayed.
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The second way is to query all images belonging to a patient.

(1) Press SAVED PATIENT button from IMAGE DIRECTORY screen.
(2) Query a patient from the SAVED PATIENT screen.
(3) Confirm the selected patient to return to the IMAGE DIRECTORY screen.
(4) All the saved images belonging to the selected patient will be listed.
After you get an image list through either of the above two ways, you can do the following
operations:
Review images in this list, refer to section 3.3.4;

Archive images in this list, refer to section 3.3.5;
Delete images in this list, refer to section 3.3.6.
NOTE When you double click one item from the saved images list to view the image and
return to IMAGE DIRECTORY screen by press F5 or by the shortcut menu again,
the screen state will reconvert to previous including the query result, copy format,
archive device. If you press EXIT button, those state information will be lost.
When you exit the IMAGE DIRECTORY sceen, which image shall be displayed on
NOTE
the screen depends on the system status, described as follows:
1) System in the capture image status: if current patient exists, image displayed
before is preserved, else if current patient is deleted (refer to 3.1.4), system will
capture a new image with UNNAMED patient exam.
2) System in the saved image status: if the image saved before exists, its
preserved, else if the just image saved is deleted (refer to 3.3.6), system will
capture a new image with current patients exam (or UNNAMED as described
in the 1) item).
3) System in the reviewing image status: if the image displayed before exists, its
preserved, else if the displayed image is deleted (refer to 3.3.6), system will
display the next image in the list, or capture a new image with current
patients exam (or UNNAMED as described in the 1) item) for no other image
available in the liist.
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3.3.4 Image Review

When you double click one item of the list in IMAGE DIRECTORY screen, you will return to the
VIEWER screen to view the clicked image, following information is displayed with the right
monitor image:
A Information entered on the PATIENT INFORMATION screen.
B Hospital name and saved date and time.
C Image ID.
A B
Sample Image
In VIEWER screen, if patient information and Hospital Name are too long to
NOTE
display wholly, part of the text will be clipped and ellipsis appended at the end.
Please go to SAVED PATIENT list to double check if you are reviewing the right
patients image.
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3.3.4.1 Review the previous Image
Press Page Up key to display the previous image in the list of IMAGE DIRECTORY screen.
3.3.4.2 Review the next image
Press Page Down key to display the subsequence image in the list of IMAGE DIRECTORY screen.
3.3.4.3 Review Multiple Images (22 Layout)
Pressing HOME key displays four images at one screen. The selected image is displayed on the
top left of the screen, and the next three subsequence images in the list of IMAGE DIRECTOR
screen are displayed in succession on the top right, bottom left and bottom right of the screen.
Press HOME key again to exit 22 Layout, and the first image will be displayed full screen.
Press PAGE DOWN key to display next four images at one screen. Press PAGE UP key to display
previous four images at one screen.
Sample Image
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3.3.5 Archive Images

There are 2 kinds of system configuration:
Standard Configuration
Maximum 40,000 images to be saved.
Not support USB/CDRW archiving.
Advanced Configuration
Maximum 80,000 images to be saved.
Support USB/CDRW archiving.
The ARCHIVE DEVICE button is disabled for the standard configuration. The USB/CDRW is
unavailable and the image volume is 40,000. For USB/CDRW archiving and image volume of
80,000, please call GE service representatives for Advanced Configuration Option. Refer to
Service Manual for details.
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The workstation supports a variety of archive device:

Hard disk
USB Stick
CDRW
There are two directions of archive:
Download images: copy images from system to other device.
Upload images: copy image from other device to system.
Before use USB stick to download the images, the USB stick should be checked
NOTE whether virus is exist. Make sure the USB stick is safe to workstation computer.
3.3.5.1 Download Images
For the version earlier than Ver2.0, the image files are downloaded to the root directory of the
target archive device (USB disk or CDRW).
From Ver2.0, the application will create a new folder in the root of the target device
automatically and then copy the image files to this folder.
The format of the target folder name is: YYYY-MM-DD_X, such as 2005-9-21_1.
YYYY year
MM month
DD day
X index
If theres already a folder named as 2005-9-21_1, a new folder will be created with the name
of an increased index such as 2005-9-21_2.
Dont click the area beyond the wizard dialog when you burn the image files to
NOTE CDR or CDRW disc. Otherwise the CD-burn wizard dialog will turn to be
invisible.
When the system prompts that the copy is finished, please do not unplug the
NOTE USB disk until the light of the USB disk does not blink. Otherwise the image data
copied in USB disk may be incomplete.
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Select a Storage Device

(1) Select ARCHIVE DEVICE button on IMAGE DIRECTORY screen to call the ACHIVE
DEVICE screen.
(2) Select SYSTEM radio button within COPY FROM frame on ACHIVE DEVICE screen.
(3) Select USB STICK or CDRW radio button within COPY TO frame on ACHIVE DEVICE
screen.
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ARCHIVE DEVICE screen
NOTE If the USB stick is not inserted, the radio button of USB STICK will be gray which
means you cant select USB STICK to download.
(4) Select OK to return to IMAGE DIRECTORY screen.
Queue the images
(1) Select the image item in the image list.

(2) Select the QUEUE IMAGE button and the image will be add into queue list box.
(3) Keep step 2 to add the images into queue.
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Select a Copy Format

Select COPY FORMAT button to select an image format.
COPY FORMAT screen
There are two formats for archiving to choose from: bitmap (BMP) and JPEG.
Select BMP to store the chosen images in BMP file format. BMP file formats can be read, saved,
and enhanced by Workstation.
Select JPEG to store the queued images in jpeg file format. JPEG images cannot be read by
Workstation. This file format (.jpeg) is provided for use with PC software programs that use jpeg
format. An image copied in jpeg format cannot be copied back to the Workstation.
If you select JPEG format, the display effect of the image may be not better
NOTE
than that of BMP format.
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Select COPY button to begin download
For downloading to USB stick the system will give warning message box in case of the USB
stick not inserted or write protected.
For downloading to CDR, follow the default CDR-burning guide of the OS, which will be
described detailed in the following steps.
NOTE
Dont plug out the USB stick or take out the CDR during image copying to
prevent unexpected hardware damage.
CD Writing Wizard
The wizard is provide by operation system and only has English user
NOTE
interface.
(1) Enter the CD name you favorite.
You may select the check box of Close the wizard after the files have been
NOTE
written if you dont want to copy the files to another CDR.
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(2) Standby while copying.
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(3) Finish
When finish copying, you may have the chance to write the same files to another CD if
you didnt select the check box at the first step. Otherwise the wizard will be closed.
After downloading images to the CDR/CDRW discs, please check the discs
NOTE under windows operation system, to make sure images have been copied
correctly.
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Not all CDR/CDRW discs are compatible with the current CD Writer in your
WARNING unit. Please use high quality brand named CDR/CDRW discs. High quality
CDs have proven to be more reliable. If low quality discs are used, we cannot
guarantee that the writing operation will be successful.
If the CD failure occurs, the following error prompt window will appear. If this
problem is due to a bad CD, we recommend selecting the option Eject this
disc and try making another CD and pressing the Next button. When the
disc is ejected, simply replace the CD and write again. If this failure occurs on
more than several attempts, please contact service.
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3.3.5.2 Uploading Images
Select a Storage Device
(1) Select ARCHIVE DEVICE button on IMAGE DIRECTORY screen to call the ACHIVE
DEVICE screen.
(2) Select USB STICK or CDRW radio button within COPY FROM field on ACHIVE DEVICE
screen.
(3) Select SYSTEM radio button within COPY TO field on ARCHIVE DEVICE screen.
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(4) Select OK to return back to IMAGE DIRECTORY screen.
Dont plug out the USB stick or take out the CDR during image copying to
NOTE
prevent unexpected hardware damage.
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Upload Images
1. After selecting copy from USB/CDRW to system, the Select folder file dialog will pop
up as Fig-1. Double click the folder such as in Fig-1 to open the folder.
Fig-1
A : Click the backward button to return to the previous folder.
B : Double-click to open the folder.
C : Display the current folder.
2. Click the Select button shown in Fig-2:
Fig-2
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3. The application will search all the 7500 image files under the specified folder and list the
results in the image list of the image directory dialog. As Fig-3 shows, the path of source
files will be displayed in the column of IMAGE ID, and other related information will be
displayed in other columns.
Fig-3
4. You can remove the items not expect to upload by pressing DEL key on the keyboard .
5. Press COPY button to start uploading.
For the software version Ver2.0 and above, the image files with Patient ID will be
NOTE
associated with the original patient owner automatically. But for the images with
no Patient ID, the owner patient for each image must be selected before
uploading images.
For the software earlier than Ver2.0, the owner patient for each image must be
NOTE
selected before uploading images.
To select owner patient after pressing COPY button, you should follow steps below:
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1) SELECT PATIENT screen is displayed for you to assign owner patient for each
image. UNNAMED patient is the default owner patient. You can click CHANGE
PATIENTS to change the owner patient to the proper one. If you click Apply to all
following images checkbox, you should set the selected patient for all the images to be
imported in batches.
SELECT PATIENT screen
2) If you press CHANGE PATIENT the following dialog pops up.
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3) Select a saved patient as the owner of image.
4) The image is uploaded into system with patient information you selected. And the
information on image is updated at the same time, including patient information and
image ID, but excluding hospital name and image date.
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4. Images record is created in Database.
5. The uploaded image will be marked with a label UL at the right-bottom part to indicate
its an uploaded image, not the original one.
6. To check the uploaded images immediately after copying, click button when the
filed of "Query Image is blank. The image list will display all the images uploaded and
created today.
(1) Only the image files created at the same workstation can be uploaded to
NOTE the original patient owner. Otherwise they will be copied to the default patient
named as UNNAMED.
(2) The images will be copied to the default patient named as UNNAMED if
their original patient owner has been removed from the workstation.
(3) The images to be uploaded must be the ones created by 7500
workstation in BMP format. Do NOT attempt to upload other BMP files, otherwise
unexpected result will occur.
(4) The uploaded images file will be assigned a new index. And this new
index on the bottom left corner of the image will be repainted.
(5) If the patients information has been modified, his images downloaded
before the change can only be uploaded to the right patient with the patient
information data section modified and the text embedded in the image repainted
accordingly.
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3.3.6 Delete Image

To delete a saved image, press the DEL key or press DELETE item on the shortcut menu while a
saved image, which is selected from IMAGE DIRECTORY screen, displaying on the right monitor.
Or you can select the image you preferred in the IMAGE DIRECTORY screen, then press the DEL
key on the keyboard. You can also press the SHIFT key to select more than one image.
When VIEWER screen display images in 2x2 layout mode, deleting image operation will be
prohibited, including pressing DEL key and selecting Delete item on the shortcut menu.
You can only delete the image saved in the hard disk. You cant delete the
NOTE
images on USB stick or CDRW.
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3.4 Customize
3.4.1 Overview
This chapter explains how to use the Customize function to tailor the setup of Workstation
operation to your specific requirements. Features such as how date is displayed, setting defaults
time and date and languages are set through the customize function.
3.4.2 Customize Screen

To access Customize features
Press the F10 key on the Workstation keyboard.
CUSTOMIZE screen
Select the button for the function(s) you want to customize.
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3.4.3 Workstation Options Screen
Use the CUSTOMIZE WORKSTATION screen to:
Enter the hospital name.

Select Language.
NOTE For the Hospital Name, 255 characters can be recorded at maximum.
Customize Workstation screen
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3.4.4 Time and Date
Select the TIME / DATE button to enter the current date and time, and to specify the format of the
date display.
Set time and date.
The CUSTOMIZE TIME/DATE screen will display.
TIME/DATE Screen
1. Enter the current time in hours, minutes and seconds using the keyboard.
2. Enter the current date in numeric characters for month, day, and year.
3. Select either the MM/DD/YYYY or the DD/MM/YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD radio button to
choose a format for the date display.
4. Select the OK button to close the CUSTOMIZE TIME/DATE screen and return to the
CUSTOMIZE screen.
NOTE System default is MM/DD/YYYY.
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3.4.5 Adjust Contrast/Brightness

To adjust contrast or brightness of image capturing:
1. Click right button of mouse to call the menu.
2. Select Contrast/Brightness item.
3. Use the adjust dialog to set contrast/brightness.
Press DEFAULT to restore the default values of contrast and brightness.

Drag the slide bar to adjust contrast/brightness.
Or input the value to adjust contrast/brightness.
Press SAVE to apply the new setting.
Press EXIT to quit the setting dialog.
The contrast/brightness adjust function will only take effect on the image. It
NOTE
cant affect the hardware setting of the monitor.
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3.4.6 Change Language
There are two ways to change the language of user interface:
(1) Use the CUSTOMIZE WORKSTATION screen.
The language setting will take effective after you quit the CUSTOMIZE
NOTE
SCREEN.
(2) Use right-click menu
Click the right button of mouse to call the menu and select the favorite language.
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NOTE The user interface language can be changed, but language of

keyboard input is only English.
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3.4.7 Help
Press F1 key to call the help screen.
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3.4.8 About
1. Click right button of mouse to call the menu.
2. Select About item.
3. The information about the software will be displayed.
4. Press Esc or Enter key to close this dialog.
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3.4.9 WorkStation Shut Off (F12)

Press F12 key to shut off the WorkStation.
The system will remind you if you really want to shut off the WorkStation:
The user can click on the icon to shut off the WorkStation. If you do not want to shut off
the WorkStation, click the cancel button.
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3.5 Print Function

Please check and verify that only the printers provided by GE Healthcare can be
WARNING
used.
Please check and verify that the paper is available and the printer is ready to
WARNING
work.
When the image is displayed on the right monitor, you can press the Prt Sc SysRq key on the
keyboard, and then the displayed image can be printed. The location of the key is as follows:
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Chapter 4
Mechanical
Movement
4.1 Mechanical Movement of C-Arm

4.1.1 C-Arm rotation
Rotation Brake Handle

During rotation, there are accessible moving parts, keep hands/fingers away
WARNING
from the moving parts or the location that the moving parts may collide.
The C-Arm can be rotated radially a total of 205 on the C-Arm support axis.
Turn the rotation brake handle upwards to release the rotation lock.
Turn the rotation brake handle to the horizontal position to lock the rotation of the
C-Arm.
The rotation is blocked at 155 as a safety precaution. If you want to rotate the C-Arm beyond
the limits, Push the safety switch forward (Refer to the picture below).
With the C-arm being rotated to 180(image intensifier is under table), the
CAUTION image intensifier cover may collide with the base of C-Arm during this movement.
Do not rotate the C-arm more than 205, otherwise, the cable is twisted
excessively to be damaged.
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Mechanical Movement
4.1.2 Orbital Movement
Orbital Brake Handle
The C-Arm can be rotated exceeding 112.
Turn the orbital movement brake handle upwards to release the brake.
Rotate the handle to the horizontal position to lock the orbital movement of the
C-Arm.
If the Image intensifier and the C-arm are in the lower position, when the
CAUTION C-Arm is moved close to the EverView 7500 Console, the image intensifier
cover may collide with the T-base of the EverView 7500 during the movement.
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4.1.3 Horizontal Movement
Horizontal Movement Brake Handle
The horizontal C-Arm extends a maximum of 200mm.
Turn the horizontal movement brake handle to the horizontal position to enable the
horizontal movement.
Turn the horizontal movement brake handle to the vertical position to lock the
movement.
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Mechanical Movement
4.1.4 Wig-Wag Movement
Wig-Wag Brake Handle
The movement range of the Wig-Wag movement is 12.5 .
Rotate the Wig-Wag movement brake handle upwards to the vertical position to
enable the Wig-Wag movement of the C-Arm.
Rotate the Wig-Wag movement brake handle downwards to the horizontal position
to lock the Wig-Wag movement of the C-Arm.
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4.1.5 Vertical Movement
The motorized vertical movement is controlled from the control panel on the C-Arm.
To raise or lower C-Arm, press key or . The upward or downward movement
continues until the key is released or the movement may reach its limits. The and
keys are located on both sides of the control panel.
When C-Arm cant be driven down by only pressing lower key, please make sure there are no
obstacles between the C-Arm and the T-base. Press and hold the 2 keys (Lower
and compulsive keys) together. It will lower C-Arm to the lowest position.
When raising or lowering C-Arm, please make sure C-Arm including Tube and
WARNING RIU won't be blocked by any other equipment.
When collision happens, the protection fuse may be blown out to protect the
elevating system. If any failure occurs, please contact GE Healthcare service
engineer.
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Mechanical Movement
4.1.6 Mobil C-Arm Steering Handle
The rear wheels can be positioned in this manner whether the wheel brakes
NOTE
are applied or not.
To avoid losing the control of the Mobile C-Arm, always reduce transport speed
CAUTION
before moving the steering handle out of 0 position.
Rotate the right steering handle to turn the rear wheels from 0 to 90 to the right or left. Use
this feature to position the C-Arm during clinical applications or sharp turns during
transportation. The rear wheels turn at approximately the same angle as the right steering
handle.
Steering Handle
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4.2 Wheel Brakes of Mobil C-Arm

To release the wheel brake, press the brake release pedal .
To lock the wheel brake, press the brake pedal .
Brake Release Pedal
Brake Pedal
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Mechanical Movement
When release the brake pedal, please operate in right manner, or it will cause
NOTE
large noise!
Right Operation
Wrong Operation
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4.3 Wheel Brakes of WorkStation

When you move the WorkStation to the position you desire, press the front wheel brakes to
prevent the WorkStation from moving.
To move the WorkStation, press the front wheel brakes and make them in the position as
below figure.
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Mechanical Movement
4.4 Moving the C-Arm and WorkStation

Before transporting the system, please make sure the 4 brake handles: Rotation
WARNING Brake Handle, Orbital Movement Brake Handle, Horizontal Movement Brake
Handle and Wig-Wag Brake Handle are locked.
If any of the brake can not be firmly locked, dont transport the system, contact
GE Healthcare Service Engineer
Familiarize yourself with the location and mechanical operation of all controls prior to moving
the C-Arm.
The C-arm weighs about 250 kg, and the WorkStation weighs about 150 kg.
Neglecting the precautions during moving could cause the system to lose out of
control and may cause injury to the operator and other persons.
Always:
1. Check and make sure there are no obstacles in the path.
2. Move the system slowly.
3. Use at least two people when moving over sloping floors.
To move the mobile C-Arm from one place to another, operate as follows:
1. Return all moving assemblies to their most compact positions. Put the C-Arm to its
lowest position and retract the extended parts entirely. (Do this before switching
off the mobile C-Arm).
When the C-Arm is positioned on 10 incline, and the mechanical parts are
WARNING extended to their greatest length, if the cassette holder is attached, The
C-Arm will be unstable. Please be sure to put the C-Arm in its compact
position.
2. Set the C-Arm to zero position by swinging C-arm with 12.5 and -12.5 degree angle.
3. Lock all movable mechanical assembly brakes :the C-Arm rotation brake, the
C-Arm orbital rotation brake ,the horizontal rotation brake, the Wig-Wag brake etc.
4. Press the power off key to switch the system off. Open the circuit breaker on
C-Arm .Unplug the power supply cable and secure the cable on the console.
5. Unplug the integrated cables between the C-Arm and the WorkStation and secure
them .
6. Disconnect the green-yellow potential equalization lead if connected.
7. Disconnect the footswitch and secure it on the C-arm.
8. Remove the cassette holder if fitted.
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9. Check that the hand-switch is in its holder.

10. Press the small wheel brake pedal to unlock the wheels .
11. Guide the C-Arm by pushing with the steering handles, or by pulling with the image
intensifier positioning handles.
12. When you reach your destination, place the C-Arm wheel brakes in the locked
positions.
Do not move the C-Arm over inclines greater than 10. Do not move the C-Arm
CAUTION up or down stairs or steps. Do not lock the C-Arm in place on an incline greater
than 5.
Transport the system at normal speed, cross ramps and thresholds as slow as
CAUTION
possible.
The steering handle may twist if the steering casters are not in the correct
NOTE driving position and meet obstructions on the floor. The high-end of the handle
indicates the direction of the rear casters.
To move the mobile WorkStation from one place to another, operate as follows:
1. Unlock the wheel brakes of the front wheels.
2. Push the WorkStation to the place you desire.
3. Lock the front wheels of the WorkStation.
Do not stretch integrated cable when moving the equipment. Disconnection

WARNING
of the integrated cable may result in Workstation failure.
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Chapter 5
Maintenance
5.1 Overview
This section describes routine performance checks that you can perform to ensure that the
system is operating correctly. If problems are found during these checks , contact a qualified
service engineer to troubleshoot and repair the system.
Whenever the system is used, the operator must check that the unit is in good condition,
particularly:
That the surface condition of the mobile parts is undamaged and that there are no
sharp parts or projections.
That the transport components, particularly the wheels, are in good condition and
that their attachments offer no danger, and that there is no wear.
If in doubt, the operator must inform immediately the appropriate technical department and
only use the system with greatest care before any repairs required are carried out.
Prior to performing any of the performance checks in this section, it is important that potential
hazards associated with these tasks are understood. Review the Introduction and Safety
chapter of this manual before proceeding.
Circuits inside the equipment use voltages that are capable of causing
WARNING serious injury or death from electrical shock. Do not remove the covers or
perform any types of service task.
Move the system into a safe operating area prior to beginning these checks and observe all
radiation safety precautions. The performance checks should be performed as often as
equipment use and circumstances warrant. Extensive use warrants increasing the frequency
of performance checks. In addition circumstances such as accidents during transport or
exposure to excessive fluids may warrant that performance checks be performed to verify
operation of the equipment.
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Maintenance
5.2 Performance Checks

5.2.1 Mechanical Performance Check
1. Check the Wig-Wag brake operation. Check Wig-Wag for ease of movement (side
to side swing ) without excessive play.
2. Check the Horizontal Cross-Arm brake operation. Extend and retract the Horizontal
Cross-Arm. Check for ease of movement without excessive play.
3. Check the rotation brake operation. Check the rotation for ease of movement
without excessive play.
4. Check the C-Arm orbital rotation brake operation. Check orbital rotation of the
C-Arm for ease of movement without excessive play.
5. Check the operation of the rear wheel pedal brakes.
6. Check for proper operation of the steering handle and control of the rear wheels.
Check for ease of movement without excessive play.
7. Check the operation of the brakes of workstation.
5.2.2 Electrical Performance Check

1. Inspect the high voltage cables for signs of wear and abrasion.
2. Inspect the footswitch and hand control cables for signs of wear and abrasion.
3. Inspect the integrated cable of the Workstation for signs of wear and abrasion.
4. Turn the system On and verify the system successfully completes the power-up
sequences.
5. Raise and lower the vertical column by pressing the keys on the console keyboard.
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5.2.3 Emergency Stop Performance Check

This check is performed as a matter of routine operator maintenance to ensure that the
Emergency Stop safety feature is functioning properly. Perform this check as often as
conditions such as removal from long term storage and exposure to fluids warrant it.
1. Press and hold the vertical column control key and while motion is occurring press
emergency stop pushbutton.
2. Verify that the mechanical motion stops and the fault indicator lights up.
3. Press any X-Ray switch and verify that X-Rays are disabled.
4. Press the system power off key.
5. Rotate the emergency pushbutton upward in the direction according to the arrow
on the pushbutton.
6. Power on the system and verify the system is normal.
Images will be lost when the system is restarted unless you have saved them.
NOTE
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Maintenance
5.2.4 Fluoro Mode Performance Check
WARNING This performance produces X-Rays. Take the appropriate precautions.
1. Position the C-Arm so that the X-Ray head is directly above the image intensifier.
2. Place a suitable test object on the face of the image intensifier tube.
3. Verify that AUTO mode is selected. The LED on the top left corner of the AUTO key
on the C-Arm control panel will be illuminated.
4. Press the footswitch or the handswitch , verify that a digitalized fluoro image of the
object appears on the left monitor and that it remains there after the exposure is
terminated.
5. Press the footswitch or handswitch to verify the following:
a) Verify operation of the C-Arm image orientation keys: rotation and image
reversal.
b) Verify operation of the field size selection keys: NORM, MAG1 and MAG2.
c) Verify operation of the motorized collimation controls: collimator shutter
rotation, shutter open/close, iris open/close.
5.2.5 Radiographic Mode Performance Check
WARNING This performance produces X-Rays. Take the appropriate precautions.
1. Press the radiography key on the C-Arm control panel to select radiography mode.
2. Install the film cassette holder on the image intensifier and load a film cassette.
3. Press the handswitch and hold on the switch until the exposure indicator lights off
to start radiography. The system will give a continuous audible Di alarm during
the exposure. If the handswitch is loosen when exposuring , the system will give a
audibe Di-Di-Di-Di alarm to warn that the exposure is interrupted.
4. Release the handswitch after the exposure indicator lights off.
5. Develop the film and inspect the exposure.
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5.3 Planned Maintenance and User

Checks
EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray Imaging System requires not only proper operation but also
planned maintenance and user routine checks. Such planned maintenance and user routine
checks are essential to keep the equipment operating safely, effectively and reliably.
5.3.1 Planned Maintenance Items

Planned maintenance must be carried out only by qualified and authorized service technicians.
A summary of the planned maintenance program is given below.
Check Reason Frequency

Earth (Ground) Check maximum earth of whole system Annually
Power supplies Check earth leakage current Annually
Check internally- generated DC voltages Annually
PCBs and racks Ensure secure fitting and check for dust and corrosion Annually
Motorized movement Check electrical and mechanical settings Annually
Bearings Check freedom from dust Annually
Grease and oil Annually
Drive chains Check for wear and correct tension Annually
Controls and Indicators Check accuracy and functioning of:
All controls Biannually
All visible / audible indicators Biannually
Movement Biannually
Alignment Collimator alignment and field limitation Biannually
Beam alignment and centering Biannually
Mechanical Counterweight fasteners and cables Biannually
All mechanical stops Biannually
Wheels and wheel alignment Biannually
Brakes and locks Biannually
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Maintenance
5.3.2 User Routine Checks Items

The user of the equipment must follow the user routine checks items as detailed in the table
below. It is for the operator of the equipment to ensure that all checks have been satisfactorily
met before attempting to use the equipment.
It is the operators responsibility to provide these checks:
Check Description Frequency

All accessories Availability and integrity Daily
Power supply check Ensure correct functioning Daily
Indicators and buzzer test Ensure correct functioning Daily
X-ray control check Ensure correct functioning Daily
Vertical movement check Ensure correct functioning Daily
Brakes and castors Ensure correct functioning Daily
Cabling Inspect for kinks and / or cracks Daily
Inscriptions and labels Check for legibility Annually
Hand-switch and Check functionality Daily
foot-switch
Before using the equipment, verify that system operation is proper

CAUTION according to the check items above. System not fully functional may
result in delays in medical treatment.
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5.4 Cleaning and Disinfections

EverView 7500 needs frequent cleaning and disinfection.
Before cleaning and disinfecting the equipment, make sure the system
WARNING is turned off and the power cord is unplugged to avoid electrical
shock.
The equipment is not waterproof .Be careful not to spill or splash
CAUTION liquids where they can enter electronic assemblies.
5.4.1 Cleaning
Protect against Water And Solutions
The system, such as keyboard must never be operated or stored in locations where conductive
fluids, such as saline solution might spill on the equipment.
Always unplug the AC power cable from the wall outlet before cleaning the equipment. Do not
allow water, soap, or other liquids to drip into the equipment and cause short circuits, electric
shock and fire hazards.
Enameled parts and aluminium surface should only be wiped with a damp cloth and water,
then rubbed down with a soft dry woolen cloth. Never use corrosive cleaning agents, solvent or
abrasive detergents or polishes. If you are uncertain of the nature of a cleaning agent, do not
use it.
Chrome parts should be cleaned only with a dry woolen cloth. Do not use abrasive polishes. To
preserve the finish, use non-abrasive wax.
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Maintenance
5.4.2 Disinfections
All parts of the equipment, including accessories and connecting cables, can be disinfected by
wiping them with a cloth dampened with disinfectant, such as 75% alcohol. Never use
corrosive or solvent disinfectants. If you are in doubt of the nature of a disinfecting agent, do
not use it.
Flammable or potentially explosive disinfecting sprays must not be used
CAUTION since the mixed gas could ignite and cause personal injury and /or damage
to equipment.
CAUTION Disinfecting a medical equipment room by means of sprays is not

recommended since the sprays can penetrate the equipment, which causes
electrical short circuit or corrosion.
If nonflammable, non-explosive spray disinfectants are to be used, the equipment must be

switched off and allowed to cool first, which prevents the disinfectant from spraying into the
equipment due to convection. Plastic sheeting must be used to cover the equipment
thoroughly, following which disinfectant spraying can take place.
Once all traces of the disinfectant spray have dispersed, the plastic sheeting can be removed
and the equipment itself can be disinfected in the recommended way.
If a spray has been used, the operator must make sure that all traces of the vapor have been
dispersed before switching the equipment on again.
Disinfections techniques for both the equipment and the room must comply with all applicable
laws and regulations that have the force of law within the jurisdiction in which the equipment
is located.
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5.5 Fault Isolation

5.5.1 Overview
This chapter describes faults that appears in the daily operation of the EverView 7500 C-Arm
X-Ray Imaging System. For some occasional faults, you can reset the system and the system
will work normally. For some serious faults, you must stop operation and communicate with
the service representative or local offices of GE Healthcare.
5.5.2 Fault Isolation
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

The EverView 7500 system The integrated cable is not Connect the integrated cable
can not power up after connected to the female socket on the
pressing System On key C-Arm
No power supply Check the power supply
The incoming circuit breaker Open the cover of the circuit
on the C-Arm is tripped or in breakers and close the circuit
open state breaker
The fault indicator lights on Check if the emergency stop
pushbutton is pressed down.
If it is pressed down, follow the
reset steps to restart the
system.
The EverView 7500 system The workstation is not Press F2 first to power off the
can not power off after powered off first WorkStation , then power off
pressing System Off key the system
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Chapter 6
Labels and Symbols

6.1 Overview
This chapter describes labels and symbols that are located on the Mobile C-Arm and
WorkStation.
6.2 Labels and Location

6.2.1 Overview
Two types of labels are described: warning labels and regulatory certification labels. Warning
labels define potential hazards and advise against misuse that might result in personal injury.
Familiarize yourself with these labels and their meanings in order to ensure a safe environment
for both the patient and yourself. Regulatory labels indicate that the system meets the
requirements of specific governmental, medical and industrial organizations.
Even though this manual is supplied only in English, a foreign language
NOTE
equivalent of the following labels may appear on your system.
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Labels and Symbols
6.2.2 Labels
1. Quantity: 1
This label indicates the position of the C-Arm
Wig-Wag movement handle. When the handle
is rotated to vertical position, the Wig-Wag
brake is released. When the handle is in
horizontal position, the Wig-Wag brake is
locked.
2. Quantity: 1
Wig-Wag movement handle. When the handle
is rotated to vertical position, the Wig-Wag
horizontal position, the Wig-Wag brake is
locked.
3. Quantity: 2
orbital movement and rotation handle. When
the handle is rotated to the dashed position, the
horizontal position, the brake is locked.
4. Quantity: 2
This symbol indicates the position of the C-Arm
orbital movement and rotation handle. When
the handle is rotated to the dashed position, the
horizontal position, the brake is locked.
5. Quantity: 1
This symbol indicates the position of the C-Arm
horizontal movement handle. When the handle
is rotated to the horizontal position, the brake is
released. When the handle is in vertical position,
the brake is locked.
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6. Quantity: 1
This is the mark of image

intensifier system.
7. Quantity: 1
This label indicates that the Mobile C-Arms mechanical
subassemblies position should be placed in their most
compact position before transporting or moving the
system. Refer to chapter 4 Mechanical Movement for
details.
CAUTION : Place all mechanical assemblies in their most

compact (transport) position and lock brake handles prior to
moving the equipment.
8. Quantity: 1
Attention, see accompanying documentation.
This symbol on the tube housing means that
you can refer to Service Manual for detailed
information.
9. Quantity: 1
This label on the control panel of the C-Arm
means that you can refer to Section 2.4 in this
manual for instructions of the control panel.
10. Quantity: 1
This label near the orbital brake handle means
that there is accessible moving parts and keep
hands/fingers away.
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Labels and Symbols
11. Quantity: 1
This label near the safety switch means that you
must take care to rotate the C-Arm larger than
155.
12. Quantity: 1
This label on the Workstation means that you
can refer to the WorkStation keyboard section
in this manual for detailed information.
13. Quantity: 1
This label on the USB interface means you
should open the USB cover then insert the USB
stick.
This port is only used for user to store patient
image by USB stick. Any other equipment is
forbidden to be connected strictly.
14. Quantity: 1
This label on the footswitch means that the
IPX8 degree of protection of the footswitch is IP X8.

The electrical mechanism within the footswitch
is protected from the effects of continuous
immersion in water.
15. Quantity: 1
This symbol indicates the location of Emergency
Stop Switch on the EverView 7500 equipment.
To UK and Ireland customer: the emergency
switch with hard key provides one method to
prevent unauthorized power up and generation
of x-rays.
16. Quantity: 1
This mark means that there is ionization
radiation.
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17. Quantity: 1
System nameplate.
Indicates manufacture information and input
power requirements.
This label indicates the system complies with

the US Federal Performance standard 21 CFR
Subchapter J and applicable international
standards. It is only on the system mounted
with DAP unit (Option 2).
18. Quantity: 1
X-ray Generator/Collimator This symbol Indicates manufacture

P.N.: 2397125
S.N.:
RATING VOLTAGE: 110kV information and input power requirements
TUBE MODEL: 110/3 DF
INH. FILTERATION: 3.5mm AL of X-Ray generator.
TYPE B
FOCAL SPOTS: 1.4mm 0.6mm
COLLIMATOR ASSEMBLY: 2415086
MANUFACTURED:
This equipment is certified to be in compliance with the applicable standards of the
Code of Federal Regulations,Title 21, Subchapter J, as of the date of manufacture.
GE HUALUN MEDICAL SYSTEMS CO. Ltd.
No 1 Yong Chang North Road Beijing Economic-Technological Development
Area 100176 BEIJING CHINA.
19. Quantity: 1
This symbol indicates the system was tested by
a Notified Body and was found to be in
0459 compliance with the requirements of all relevant
directives and standards in effect within the
European Union at the time of manufacture.
20. Quantity: 1
This symbol indicates the generator was tested
by a Notified Body and was found to be in
0459 compliance with the requirements of all relevant
directives and standards in effect within the
European Union at the time of manufacture.
21. Quantity: 1
2339039,CASSETTE HOLDER
This is the mark of the cassette holder.
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Labels and Symbols
22. Quantity: 1
This warning label is on the control panel .

It is only on the system in America.
23. Quantity: 2
This label indicates that waste electronic and
electrical equipment must not be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste and must be
collected separately. Please contact an
authorized representative of the manufacturer
for information concerning the
decommissioning of your equipment.
24. Quantity: 1
This symbol indicates the system was tested by
CCC authorized body and was found to be in
S
compliance with the requirements of all relevant
directives and standards at the time of
manufacture.
25. Quantity: 1
T ERT EK
I N
CM ETL CLASSIFIED This label indicates the system was tested by ITS
Medical Equipment
C L I
S T E D
US authorized body and was found to be in
9801745
compliance with the requirements of all relevant
directives and standards at the time of
manufacture.
26. Quantity: 1
Explosive hazard if used in the

WARNING
presence of flammable anesthetics.
27. Quantity: 1
This label on the integrated cable
interface of the Workstation means
WARNING

that you should not stretch integrated
cable when moving the equipment.
This may result in Workstation failure.
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6.2.3 Location of the labels
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Labels and Symbols
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6.3 Symbols
Be familiar with the following symbols that may appear on equipment and schematics, so you
can safely maintain and operate the system:
Dangerous Voltage
This symbol identifies areas where hazardous voltages may be present. Use
appropriate safety precautions.
Earth Ground Connection
This symbol identifies an earth ground connection that is necessary to maintain

grounding throughout the system.
X-Ray Source
This X-Ray Source symbol can be found on the X-Ray generator. It indicates the
location of the X-Ray source and the controls used to produce ionizing X-Radiation.
Use appropriate precautions and protective equipment when using the system
and at all times when X-Rays are present.
This symbol is used to identify controls that will produce ionizing X-Radiation when
activated. Always use appropriate precautions when generating X-Rays.
Potential Equalization Terminal

This symbol identifies system terminals which, when connected together, are at the
same potential (not necessarily earth ground). Green/yellow wires normally connect
potential equalization terminals together.
Attention
Attention, refer to accompanying documentation for information.
Type B
This symbol indicates Type B applied parts. User is protected against electric shock by
protective earth grounding of all accessible conductive parts or the use of
non-conductive parts.
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Chapter 7
Technical Reference
7.1 Overview
The policy of GE Healthcare is one of continual product development and improvement.
For this reason, GE Healthcare reserves the right to change the operating characteristics and
specifications of newer products at any time, without prior notice, and without incurring any
obligation relating to previously manufactured items.
The specifications listed are limited to general performance and physical data. Specifications of
optional equipment provided by other manufacturers are given in the applicable manuals
provided with those options.
7.2 System Specifications

7.2.1 Classification Type
Class I equipment (as defined by IEC60601-1)
Type B protection against electric shock ( IEC60601-1)
Degree of Protection:
System: IPX0
Footswitch :IPX 8
Working Mode
Continuous and intermittent loading working mode
7.2.2 Power Requirements

Voltage: AC 110 V/120 V /220 V/230 V/240 V; 10%
Rated Continuous Power: 1.4 KVA
Rated Momentary Power: 5 KVA (220 V/230 V/240 V)
4.5 KVA (110/120 V)
Frequency : 50 Hz / 60Hz ( 1Hz )
Power Supply resistance: 0.6 /0.3
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Technical Reference
7.2.3 Dimensions and Weights

Dimensions:
C-Arm: 1730mm x 760mm x 1700mm(Length x Width x Height )
WorkStation: 840mm x 650mm x 1630mm(Width x Depth x Height )
Weight:
C-Arm: 480 Kg (with packing) 250Kg (net weight)
WorkStation: 225 Kg (with packing) 150Kg (net weight)
7.2.4 Filtration
Filtration in X-Ray Tube 0.55 mm Al
Filtration in X-Ray Tube Assembly 2.55 mm Al
Additional Filtration 1 mm Al
Total Filtration 3.55 mm Al
7.2.5 Ambient Conditions

Operating Conditions:
Temperature 10C 40C
Relative Humidity (non-condensing) 30 75%
Atmospheric Pressure 700 hPa 1060 hPa
Transportation and Storage:

The packaged EverView 7500 system can be transported or storage under the following
conditions:
Temperature -10C +55C
Relative Humidity(non-condensing) 10%95%
Atmospheric Pressure 500 hPa 1060hPa
Shock and Vibration: 1G at 5-200 Hz for 2 hours
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7.3 Specification of Key Components

7.3.1 Generator
The following information is provided in accordance with IEC 60601-2-7.
Type converter
Voltage Adjustable in steps of 1 kV from 40 to 110 kV
mAs values from 1 to 80 mAs
mAs step 1.0, 1.3, 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.2, 4.0, 5.0, 6.3, 8.0, 10, 13, 16, 20,
25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80 mAs
Maximium energy in 1 hour 110 KV , 3200 mAs
Max. Fluoroscopy current 4.0 mA
Max. HLF current 8.0 mA
Duty cycle 83kV, 2.5mA, 5min, interruption 1.4min
7.3.2 X-ray Tube

Tube Voltage 110kV
Voltage Range 40kV 110kV
Maximum anode heat content 53 kJ
Target material Tungsten
Target angle 10
Small focal spot 0.6 x 1.4 mm
Large focal spot 1.4 mm
Anode Stationary
Typical filament specification 4.2 V, 3.5 A
Maximum filament current 4.6 A
Weight 0.65 kg
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Technical Reference
7.3.3 Camera Output Video Signal

Type High resolution CCD sensor
CCD matrix: 752X582
Signal Output 1 Vpp (0.3 Vpp sync.) 75 ohms video outputs
Output Video number 1 video output at 50 Hz and 2 video outputs at 100 Hz
Lines (interlaced) 625 at 50 Hz
Preprocessing fast, highlight control and ABC
Video standards CCIR (50 Hz)
7.3.4 Collimator
Fluoroscopy
Nominal diameter circle: 23/15/11cm(9/6/4.5)
X-Ray beam continuously adjustable to an area of less than 4.5 x 4.5 cm at the image
receptor
Radiography
Nominal diameter circle: 23cm(9)
7.3.5 C-Arm Movement
The X-Ray datum axis from the collimator to the center of Image Intensifier is
NOTE
always in a line and cannot change with the movement of C-Arm.
Longitudinal travel 200mm. the tolerance: -10~+20mm.

Transverse movement 12.5
Vertical movement 400mm, the tolerance: -10~+20mm
Rotation 180with safety stop at 155
Angulations 25~90
SID 880 mm 10 mm
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7.3.6 Others
Semi-transparent Shutters
Rotation +/- 90
Operation Controlled on panel
Grid
Type Circular
Material Aluminium
Lines/cm 40
SID 90cm
Ratio 1: 8
Image Intensifier
Type 3 Fields 2 Fields 1 Fields
Input field sizes 23cm (9 inch) 15cm(6inch) 11 cm(4.5inch)
Input screen CsI
Monitor
Type High resolution
Size 17 inches
Digital Processor
Function LIH and noise reduction
Image storage:
Capacity is 80,000 images with advanced configuration option
Capacity is 40,000 images with standard configuration
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Technical Reference
7.4 Tube Rating Charts

The following charts and data describes tube characteristics when operated with three-phase
full-wave rectification, a reasonable approximation to the high frequency generator with
minimal ripple.
Single load ratings:
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Technical Reference
Thermal Characteristics:
Anode Heating and Cooling Characteristics:
KJ KHU
60
45
30
15
Time (minutes)
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Tube Housing Heating and Cooling Characteristics:

Joules
Time (minutes)
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Technical Reference
7.5 Scatter Radiation Chart
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7.6 Options
7.6.1 Sony Thermal printer
UP-D897
Power requirement 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60Hz
Input Current 1.5 A to 0.8 A
Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C
Operating humidity 20% to 80%
Dimensions 15488240mm(w/h/d)
Mass 2.6 kg (5 lb 11 oz) (printer only)
Thermal Head Thin-film thermal head, 1280 dots
Gradation 256-level gradation (8-bit)
Memory capacity 409612808 (bit)
Picture size 320100 mm(max.)
Printing speed About 2 sec./image (9601280 dots)
(printing at the high speed)
About 3.3 sec./image (9601280 dots)
(printing at the normal speed)
Picture elements 40961280 dots(max.)
Dot density H: 100 mm/1280 dots = 0.078
V: 100 mm/1280 dots = 0.078
Square dots
Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
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Technical Reference
7.6.2 DAP(Dose Area Product) (Option 1)

The calculated Dose Area Product is a measure of radiation emitted by the X-Ray Tube. This
doesnt represent the radiation absorbed by the patient.
The KermaX-plus DAP, comply with standard IEC 60601. It is sold for market outside North
America.
Working temperature range: 10 C - 50 C
Humidity: 30 - 75 % (no condensation)
Pressure: 700 hPa 1060 hPa
(According to IEC 60601.1 chapter 10.2.1)
Reproducability: < 1% under constant pressure and temperature.
Energy dependence: 8 % related to 100kV (IEC60580)
Drift: automatic reset procedure in intervals of 60 seconds.
Area kerma product rate:

Minimum: 0.03 Gy m2 / s (on request 0,01Gy m2)
Maximum: 1000.0 Gy m2 / s (a version with a maximum

rate of 300 00.0 Gy m2 / s is available too)
Minimal dose resolution: 0.1 Gy m2 (on request 0,01Gy m2)

Maximal measurable dose: 999999999,9 Gym2 with Wellhfer display unit.
(Depends on display capacity)
Dose rate linearity: better than 2%
IEC 60580 :
<1 Gy m2/s = 5%,
1 Gy m2/s = 2%
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7.6.3 DAP(Dose Area Product) (Option 2)

The calculated Dose Area Product is a measure of radiation emitted by the X-Ray Tube. This
doesnt represent the radiation absorbed by the patient.
The KermaX plus C DAP, comply with standard IEC 60601. It is sold for global market.
Working temperature range: 10 C - 50 C
Humidity: 30 - 75 % (no condensation)
Pressure: 700 hPa 1060 hPa
Warm up time 10 min
Energy dependence
(0,5mm AL between chamber and reference point)
Dose - Rate:
Minimum effective range of measurement: 6 mGy / min
Maximum effective range of measurement: 30000 mGy / min
Dose:
Minimum effective range of measurement: 1 mGy
Maximum effective range of measurement: 99999,95 mGy
Dose resolution: 0,05 mGy
Dose rate linearity Better than 5 %
Active diameter of chamber 70 mm
Input voltage range 15V DC 22 V DC
Combined measurement uncertainty 35 %
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Technical Reference
7.6.4 Film Cassette Dimensions
Standard 10 inches X 12 inches

Metric 24 cm X 30 cm
7.7 Material Safety Data sheets

Manufacturers Material Safety Data Sheets are available from the manufacture upon request.
Contact the following manufacturers with regard to the materials listed:
Oil Sinkiang Kelamayi Lubricating Oil Plant
Adress: Jinlong Town Youlong Road No. 8 , Kelamayi City ,Sinkiang Uigur Munisipality
Post Code: 834003
Tel: 0990-6831426
7.8 Material recycling

Parts or accessories at endoflife:
The disposing of parts and accessories must be in accordance with national regulations or local
regulations for waste processing. All materials and components that could have risks to the
environment must be removed from the endoflife parts and accessories
(For examples: transformer oil, etc...).
Please consult your local GEMS representative before discarding these products.
Packing materials:
The materials used to pack our equipment are recycled. They must be collected and processed in
accordance with the local regulations.
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Chapter 8
Options
8.1 Cassette Holder Installation

8.1.1 Cassette Holder Installation
Please follow the steps below to install and remove the cassette holder:
1. Rotate the tighten screw counter clockwise on the cassette holder to loose it.
2. Mount the cassette holder on the image intensifier and rotate to let the 2 white
plastic location wheels into the slot of the image intensifier.
3. Rotate the tighten screw clockwise to tighten it.

4. Insert the cassette into the cassette holder. After the cassette is in its right position,
you will hear a audible Kite.
The standard cassette size is 10 inches X 12 inches. If your cassette size is 24
NOTE cm X 30 cm, you should remove the 4 nylon blocks outside of the cassette
holder and install them inside. Please refer to section 8.1.2 for details.
5. If you want to remove the cassette, simply lift the button on the right side of the
cassette holder and draw it out.
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8.1.2 Cassette Holder For Metric Casstette

The cassette holder is factory-prefabricated for 1012 cassette. If the dimensions of the
cassette is 24cm30cm, please follow steps as below :
4 Nylon blocks outside Nylon Blocks inside
1. Unscrew the fixing screws of the 4 Nylon blocks (on outside edge of the cassette
holder).
2. Take off the 4 Nylon blocks and fix them on the inside edge of the cassette holder.
3. Then tighten the screws of the 4 Nylon blocks (Note: The heads of the screws should be
outside of the cassette holder).
4. Push the cassette in .
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8.2 Sony UP-D897 (Option)

The UP-D897 is a digital graphic printer that can be used to print images displayed on a video
monitor.
1. High definition, 12.8 dots/mm printing using a thermal head with a high-speed drive IC.
2. 256 gradations of black and white.
3. Stable printouts using temperature compensation technology,
4. A high quality image (9601280 dots) single printout in about 2 seconds in high
speed mode is available.
5. Equipped with USB connector, complying with the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
6. Easy printer settings using a menu
7. Easy and quick paper loading
8. Refer to the printer instruction manual for more information
8.3 KermaX plus DAP (Dose Area Product)

(option 1)
The KermaX plus is intended to be mounted on the face of diagnostic X ray collimators for the
purpose of measuring air kerma product (AKP), sometimes known as dose area product (DAP).
Before a user wants to measure a dose area product, he has to reset the display unit by
pressing the RESET button on the small remote display.
After the exposure the display indicates the dose area product (DAP).
For multiple exposures, the DAP value will accumulate. In this case it is necessary not to reset
the system between the sub-exposures.
When the system is switched off, the measured value will be lost.
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Options
Page 8-5
8.4 KermaX plus C DAP (Dose Area

Product) (option 2)
The KermaX plus C system consists of a chamber and a display unit. The chamber is intended
to be mounted on the face of diagnostic X ray collimators for the purpose of measuring air
kerma rate (AKR) and cumulative air kerma, sometimes known as dose rate and dose area
product (DAP). And the display unit is located on the mobile C-Arm Console to indicate
measured values.
The displayed entrance air kerma rate or entrance air kerma values are based on a reference
point 30cm from the image intensifier along the X-ray beam axis.
The reference point location is based on the requirement of 21 CFR 1020.32 d (3) (iii), in a C-arm
type of fluoroscope, the AKR shall be measured at 30cm from the input surface of the
fluoroscopic imaging assembly, with the source positioned at any available SID (source-image
receptor distance), provided that the end of the beam-limiting device or spacer is no closer
than 30cm from the input surface of the fluoroscopic imaging assembly.
8.4.1 Main Functions

To switch between DOSE and DAP-function press the Reset and Test-button at the same time.
This can be done before or after a measurement.
1. DOSE Function
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2. DAP Function
8.4.2 Measurement
1. Before starting a measurement, always reset the display unit to zero using the RESET
button.
2. Make an exposure and read the value. The top line displays dose value, and the bottom
line displays time and doserate value. Press TIME/DOSERATE button to switch between
the time and doserate display.
3. For multiple exposures, the dose value will accumulate. In this case it is necessary not to
reset the system between the sub-exposures.
4. When the system is switched off, the measured value will be lost.
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8.4.3 Quality Assurance Tests

Self-test: Press the TEST button and the display will initiate a self-test. Afterwards it must
shortly (for a few seconds) indicate a dose value between 8,00 and 12,00 mGy.
QA tests should be carried out in regular intervals in order to verify the general functionality,
safety and duly condition of the chamber and all accessories. Suggested timetable is stated
below.
Suggested timetable for QA tests

Type of test Frequency Tolerance
Self test monthly 8,00 12,00.
Calibration Every 5 years +/- 20 %
Chamber is firmly fixed in collimator monthly
rails and is free of damage together
with exposed cables / connectors
NOTE The named quality assurance tests are recommendations only. International
standards and national laws have to be observed.
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8.5 30 cm Spacer Replacement

EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray Imaging System is equipped with a 20 cm spacer. If you want to
use the 30 cm spacer. Please replace it as follows:
1. Remove the cover of the X-Ray tube head.
2. Turn the cover over and remove the screws of the 20 cm spacer, then remove the
spacer.
3. Install the 30 cm spacer on the cover and tighten the screws.
4. Install the cover on the tube head.
For Systems with DAP, Please refer to Service manuals for details.
Page 8-9
Address
SERVICE OFFICES
For service issues, contact the Service Office for your country.
AMERICAS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

GE Medical Systems Headquarters Tel: +14145443011
3000 North Grandview Blvd.
WAUKESHA, WI 53188
Mail: P.O. Box 414
MILWAUKEE, WI 53201
LATIN AMERICA
GE Medical Systems Tel: +13054971200
Latin America Headquarters
5101 NW 21st Avenue, Suite 350
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
USA
ASIA
NIPPON (Japan)
GEMSA Headquarters Tel: 81426482940
GE Medical Systems Asia Fax: 81426482905
674, Takakura, Hachioji
TOKYO, 1920033, JAPAN
REST OF ASIA
GE Pacific Pte. Ltd (GEMS Asia) Tel: +652918528
South East Asia Pacific Operations (SEAPO) Fax: +652917006
298 Tiong Bahru Road
#1501/06 Tiong Bahru Plaza
SINGAPORE 0316
EUROPE
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GE Medical Systems Benelux NV/SA (NL) Tel:+32 2 644 09 38
Manhattan Center (F) Tel:+32 2 644 08 42
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B1210 BRUSSEL/BRUXELLES Fax: +32 2 207 73 33
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GE Medical Systems Danmark Tel: +45 45 51 00 55
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EverView 7500 C-Arm X-Ray Imaging System

0 July 2005 Initial Release

GE HUALUN Medical Systems Co. Ltd

Chapter 1 Introduction and Safety............................................ 1-1

Chapter 2 Operating Controls and Indicators...................... 2-1

2.4.1 System On / Off Controls and Indicators ................................................. 2-10

Chapter 3 Software Instructions ................................................ 3-1

Chapter 4 Mechanical Movement.............................................. 4-1

Chapter 5 Maintenance.................................................................. 5-1

Chapter 6 Labels and Symbols.................................................... 6-1

Chapter 7 Technical Reference................................................... 7-1

7.3.1 Generator .................................................................................................................. 7-4

Chapter 8 Options ............................................................................. 8-1

1.2 Owner Responsibilities

1.2.1 System Compatibility

1.2.2 Operator Qualifications

1.2.3 Continued Compliance

1.2.4 Unauthorized Modifications

1.3 GE HUALUN Responsibilities

1.3.1 X-ray Equipment Certification

1.3.2 After-sale Operating and Safety Practices

1.4 Communication Center Telephone

1.5 Safety Hazards

1.5.1 Safety Hazard Alerts

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

NOTE NOTE is given in situation requiring special attention.

1.5.2 Emergency Procedures

If the emergency pushbutton fails to work, disconnect the power cord.

1.5.5 Equipment Stability and Positioning

Never attempt to move the system up or down steps.

1.5.6 Motorized Mechanical Movement

1.5.7 Improperly Attached Equipment

1.5.8 Electrical Shock

1.5.9 Electrical Fire

1.5.10 Ground Fault

1.5.11 Improper Access

1.6 Radiation Exposure

1.6.2 Source-to-Skin Distance

1.7 Ingress of Fluids

1.8 Cooling Efficiency

1.10 Electromagnetic Compatibility

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

If this equipment is found to cause interference (which may be determined by

2. All of those recommended guidance regarding electromagnetic

Guidance and manufacturers declaration Electromagnetic Emissions

Guidance and manufacturers declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (1)

Note: These are guidelines. Actual conditions may vary.

Guidance and manufacturers declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (2)

Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment

Recommended Separation Distances for Portable and Mobile RF Communications

0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23

0.38 0.38 0.73

1.2 1.2 2.3

10 3.8 3.8 7.3

Note: These are guidelines. Actual conditions may vary.

1.11 Equipment Malfunction

1.12 External Devices

1.13 Patient Environment

6.00 ft. 6.00 ft. 7.50 ft.

Patient Environment Inside United States

1.13.2 Outside the United States

1,5 m 1,5 m 2,5 m