Appelem User Manual Rafale DR
Appelem User Manual Rafale DR
RAFALE DR
User Manual
Identification plates
A facsimile of the Identification Plates applied on the radiological unit is shown below.
Declaration of responsibility
The Manufacturer is only responsible for the safety of its products when their
maintenance, repair and/or modification has been carried out by the manufacturer or by
personnel expressly authorised to do so by the manufacturer itself.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible in any way for malfunction, damage
and/or danger due to incorrect use of the system or to disregard of the maintenance
Regulations.
The user of the installation where the system is connected is responsible for making sure
that the installation itself is only used by suitably trained and qualified operators.
Apelem
Parc Scientifique Georges Besse
175 allée Von Neumann
30035 Nîmes Cédex 1 France
Tel : +33 (0)4 66 29 09 07
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Index
Identification plates ................................................................................................... 2
Declaration of responsibility .................................................................................... 2
1 General Description .................................................................... 6
1.1 Application and destined use ............................................................................. 6
1.2 Key .................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Overlay .............................................................................................................. 7
1.2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 Control Console ........................................................................................... 8
1.2.3 Collimator ...................................................................................................... 8
2 Safety and Maintenance ............................................................ 10
2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................10
2.2 Declaration of conformity and responsibility ......................................................11
2.3 Safety devices of the system ............................................................................11
2.3.1 Mechanical safety devices ............................................................................11
2.3.2 Electrical safety devices ...............................................................................11
2.3.3 Circuit breaker ..............................................................................................11
2.4 Protection against ionising radiation .................................................................12
2.5 Residual Risks..................................................................................................13
2.6 Signals .............................................................................................................13
2.6 Signals .............................................................................................................14
2.6.1 Symbol used.................................................................................................14
2.6.2 Signal and Alarm Messages .........................................................................15
2.6.3 Acoustic Signals ...........................................................................................16
2.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ...............................................................16
2.7.1 List of Cables ................................................................................................17
2.7.2 Performance .................................................................................................17
2.7.3 Elecromagnetic Emission .............................................................................17
2.8 Elimination of the Device ..................................................................................21
3 Using the Unit ............................................................................ 23
3.1 Transport of the Unit .........................................................................................23
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1 General Description
1.1 APPLICATION AND DESTINED USE
The apparatus is a Mobile Radiographic Unit DR for radiography on a digital system
specifically designed for use in the plaster rooms, first aid and directly on the patient's
bed. The unit uses certified software as a support tool for diagnostic activities in the
orthopaedic, vascular and interventional field. Therefore, it is possible to acquire, display,
control, store, process and print images acquired through the mobile unit.
The following pages show all the electrical, mechanical and radiological characteristics of
the mobile stand; detailed information is also present in the equipment's User and
Technical Manuals.
And 'provided that the installation and use of the product is intended for qualified
personnel and properly trained with the necessary knowledge in the field of
radiation protection and with the necessary training in the use of X-ray equipment.
➢ The system is not used in contact with the patient - only accidental contact
with some parts of the device with the patient is possible and is contact with
the operator is foreseen.
➢ Contact with the patient is not of the invasive type.
➢ Contact with the operator is foreseen for reasons strictly linked to the
conditions of use
(Operating Manoeuvres).
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1.2 OVERLAY
1.2.1 OVERVIEW
5 1 Pivoting Wheel
3 2 Mechanical support
3 Collimator
4 Handle for positioning monobloc
7 5 Monobloc
6 Key generator ON
7 User interface display
6 15 8 Transport handle “Dead man”
4 9 Electronic control
8 10 UPS location
11 Support for tilting
12 Lateral wheels
13 CD-ROM writer
2
14 Power ON UPS/PC switch
10 16 15 Key generator OFF
1 16 Indicator generator ON
17 LAN connector
18 USB connector
12
9 11
6 15
13
14
17
8
18
16
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ON Key Generator ON
ON Indicator generator ON
1.2.3 Collimator
18
17
16
14
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Safety and
Maintenance
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The user is always responsible for compliance with standards applicable to the
! installation and use of the equipment!
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Any shot right after resetting the breaker may indicate bad operation. Contact
! immediately the technical service.
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Before carrying out any x-ray exposure, make sure that all the necessary
precautions against radiation have been taken!.
During emission of radiation, the personnel present in the x-ray room must follow the
instructions in force on the subject of protection against radiation. For this purpose, bear in
mind the following rules:
➢ where necessary, use protective accessories against radiation in addition to the devices
already provided on the apparatus
➢ always use the special radio-protective gowns: a radio-protective material equivalent to
0.35 mm of lead (0.35 mm Pb) attenuates 99.95% of the radiation produced at 50 kV and
94.5% of that produced at 100 kV
➢ the best protection against radiation is distance: therefore, always keep as far away as
possible both from the radiation source and from the object of the exposure, using the
special remote radiography control with extension cable;
➢ avoid moving within or staying in the direct beam of radiation
➢ always use the smallest exposure field possible: the radiation dispersed considerably
depends on the volume of the object radiated
➢ Use always the smallest field of exposure possible, appropriately closing the collimator
diaphragms. The radiation dispersed does, in fact, depend greatly on the volume of the
object radiated.
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➢ The Mobile Unit has been designed and constructed to avoid turning over up to an
inclination of 10° from horizontal in its transport position.
➢ It is therefore advisable:
⚫ not to remain, move or place the Apparatus on surfaces with an inclination of more
than 10°.
⚫ not to try to move the Apparatus without working on the special handle for
“releasing the brakes”;
⚫ pay attention, during movement of the Unit, to any obstacles on the floor (cables,
steps and differences in level of any kind)
For the Residual Risks due to any defect in the protection measures used, remember that:
➢ Protection against electric shocks is made by connecting the metal parts of the apparatus
to earth: it is therefore necessary to periodically check correct operation of the whole
earthing circuit - according to the Ordinary Maintenance Programme described in
Section 4 of this manual.
! X-RAY MONOBLOC: this overload could result in loss, by the MONOBLOC itself,
of the insulating medium at very high temperatures.
During movements of the apparatus, take care that the parts do not hit the
! patient or the operator.
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2.6 SIGNALS
2.6.1 Symbol used
Apart from those on the Control Console (Cfr. Section 1 - §1.2.2), other symbols have been
used on the unit which are illustrated below.
Pushbutton
Radiography
Radiography connector
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1 BEEP The X-ray pushbutton has been released before completion of the exposure - the
exposure has therefore been interrupted
WARNING!
All types of transmission with mobile radio apparatus must be avoided.
Mobile telephones must be turned off in rooms near the apparatus.
These rules must be applied when the unit is active.
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The use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those specified may
! result in increased emission or decreased immunity of the equipment
2.7.2 Performance
The essential performances of the mobile unit with regard to EMC are:
• High quality digital X-ray images
• Software robustness
• Robustness of the communication link with the system
• No image lost
• Artefacts on the image can occur but without any risk of wrong diagnostic
The mobile unit needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be
! installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided below
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
The model mobile unitis intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or
the user of the mobile unit should assure that is used in such an environment.
Electromagnetic
IEC 60601-1-2
Immunity test Compliance level environmental -
test level
guidance
Electrostatic discharge +/- 8kV contact +/- 8kV contact Floors should be
(ESD) +/- 15kV air +/- 15kV air wood, concrete or
IEC 61000-4-2 ceramic tile. If floor
are covered with
synthetic material, the
relative humidity
should be at least
30%.
Electric fast transient / +/- 2kV for power supply +/- 2kV for power supply Mains power quality
burst +/- 1kV for input / output lines +/- 1kV for input / output should be that of a
IEC 61000-4-4 lines typical commercial or
hospital environment.
Surge +/- 1kV differential mode +/- 1kV differential mode Mains power quality
IEC 61000-4-5 +/- 2kV common mode +/- 2kV common mode should be that of a
typical commercial or
hospital environment.
Voltage dips, short <5% Ut <5% Ut Mains power quality
interruptions and voltage (> 95% dip in Ut) for 0,5 cycle (> 95% dip in Ut) for 0,5 should be that of a
variation on power supply ---------------------------------------- cycle typical commercial or
input lines ------ ------------------------------------- hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-11 40% of Ut --------40% of Ut If the user of the
(60% dip in Ut) for 5 cycle (60% dip in Ut) for 5 cycle Mobile unit requires
---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- continued operation
------ -------- during power main
70% of Ut 70% of Ut interruption, it is
(30% dip in Ut) for 25 cycle (30% dip in Ut) for 25 cycle recommended that
---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- the
------<5% Ut -------- Mobile unit be
(> 95% dip in Ut) for 5 s <5% Ut powered from an
(> 95% dip in Ut) for 5 s uninterruptible power
supply or a battery.
Power frequency 30 A/m 30 A/m
(50/60 Hz) magnetic field
IEC 61000-4-8
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
The model mobile unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer
or the user of the mobile unit should assure that is used in such an environment.
Electromagnetic
EN 60601-1-2
Immunity test Compliance level environmental –
test level
guidance
Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3 V rms Portable and mobile RF
EN 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 MHz communications
equipment should be
used no closer to any
parts of the mobile unit,
included cables, than the
recommended
separation distance
calculated from the
equation applicable to
the frequency of the
transmitter.
---------------------------------
---
Recommended
separation distance:
d= 1,2√P 150kHz to 80
Radiated RF 3 V/m 3 V/m MHz
EN 61000-4-3 80 MHz 2,7GHz Recommended
separation distance:
d= 1,2√P 80MHz to 800
MHz
Recommended
separation distance:
d= 2,3√P 800MHz to
2,5GHz
---------------------------------
---
Where P is the maximum
output power rating of
the transmitter in watts
(W) according to the
transmitter manufacture
and d is the
recommended
separation distance in
meters (m).
Field strengths from fixed
transmitter, as
determined by an
electromagnetic site
survey, should be less
than the compliance
level in each frequency
range.
Interference may occur
in the vicinity of
equipment marked whit
the symbol:
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Par. 5.2.2.4
The frequencies of transmission of the WI-FI signal from the device to the outside are:
5.18-5.24 Ghz
5.745-5.805 Ghz
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Indicates that the product has the requirements requested by new directives introduced for
the environmental protection (2011/65/EC, 2012/19/EC) and it must be disposed properly
once its life cycle is ended.
When the device has reached the end of its life it must be disposed at the proper centres for
the separate collection of electrical and electrical wastes, or it must be returned to the
reseller or to the manufacturer in case you want to replace the product with another
equivalent new one.
The proper separate collection helps to avoid possible negative effect on the environment
and on health and it facilitates the second use and the re-cycle of materials of which the
device is composed of. Ask for further information to the local authorities about the areas
dedicated to the wastes disposal.
Who does not dispose the product following what here above mentioned will be responsible
for the enforced rules.
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Using
the Unit
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The Mobile Unit is Braked and cannot Move unless the “dead man Brake” is
! Released (8)
3.2 Positioning
➢ Do not try to move the system when the brakes are on.
➢ For movements, use the special handles.
➢ To connect the apparatus to the power supply network, only use 16A sockets with
earth terminal.
➢ To turn the Unit on, proceed as indicated in Paragraph 3.3.
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The Monobloc / Collimator group can rotate in all directions, as shown in the figures below.
To position it, use the Monobloc positioning handle (4).
The inclination of the X-ray unit is indicated by the Goniometer placed in the front (F)
3.3 Turning on
To make the system operational:
➢ Connect the Unit to the power supply mains
➢ Switch on the flat panel(follow the specific VXvue user manual)
➢ Turn on the unit using the key and the relative pushbutton present on the unit(6)
➢ Switch on the UPS/PC unit pressing the relative push button
➢ The initial automatic Test of the unit will start immediately
➢ Wait for the completely start of the software
! Wait for the complete start of the system before carrying out any other
operation!
To connect the apparatus to the power supply mains, only use 16A sockets
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Take care to avoid any damage to the surface of the LCD monitor when
! using the system.
The buttons displayed on the monitor can be touch-selected by the operator. Entering text or
characters is done by means of a virtual keyboard which can be called up using the special
icon.
The following image shows a normal screen where the virtual keyboard has been called up.
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Standard fields
Patient ID Number of identification of patient
Last Name Surname of the patient
First Name Name of the patient
Sex Gender of the patient
Birth Date Date of birth of the patient
Acc. No. Accession Number
Procedure Type of procedure
Performing Physician User
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In the Study tab area, you can select the study registered for shooting.
• Click Button, you can automatically save and close the study tab being shot.
You can select the detector to be shot and the size of the patient to prepare for shooting.
You can select the category and the shooting area and direction to prepare for shooting.
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You can adjust the recorded image with the image adjustment tool button that you registered.
• The tools registered in the user image adjustment tool can be registered in the Setting
mode.
5 Go to Macro-Exposure Mode
You can switch to the close-up shooting mode screen by clicking the Maximum button.
You can check the images shot in the image view area.
7 Thumbnail Area
You can check the thumbnails of the images shot in the thumbnail area. When you select the
thumbnail image, the selected image appears in the image view area.
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3- Select the anatomical part and relative projection that you intend to examine
4- At this point it is possible to perform the RX display.
5- Follow the procedure for adjusting the spoke field size and Rx exposure (§.3.6 - 3.7 -
3.8)
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18
17
16
14
15
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3.7 RX Exposure
Before carrying out any exposure, make sure that all necessary radiation
! precautions have been activated.
➢ Use the KVp and mAs buttons to set the desired values for these parameters.
➢ Position the panel.
➢ Pull out the Control button from the Control Support. This device is a double-stage button
(Trip A and Trip B - see figure below) and must be used as shown below.
➢ Press the X Ray Control button and take the first shot (A). Hold the button in
this position for at least 3 seconds. When you are ready, take the second shot
(B) accordingly with the beam command button and hold it in that position. At
this moment the X-ray emission starts and the Emission LED lights up.
➢ At the end of the X-ray emission the LED turns off and the acoustic signal ends. At this
point it is possible to release both clicks of the Control button. After a few seconds the
screen will display the acquired image.
It is not possible to acquire images until the generator and the detector are ready for
the emission and acquisition of X-rays. Status of the generator and detector are
shown in the appropriate boxes.
At the first click of the exposure button the radiological system is brought into x-ray
preparation. The second click enables X-ray emission for the set time. After a few
seconds the image will be shown on the monitor.
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Before making any exposure, make sure that all the necessary precautions
Releasing the first click (A) early does not have any consequences.
Early release of the second click (B) interrupts x-ray radiation emission.
! The Display will show the wording “Man X-ray Stop” for about 10 seconds
and the Unit will emit an intermittent sound.
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➢ Turn the unit off using the relative icon. Exit -> ShutDown
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Maintenance
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4 Maintenance
In this Instruction manual reference is only made to ordinary maintenance. For
extraordinary maintenance operations, interventions in the case of faults and/or replacement
of components, it is necessary to refer to the Service Manual.
The weekly, six-monthly and annual checks are reserved for qualified
! and authorized personnel of the technical service.
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Table 4.1.2
Daily checks
Check operation of the signals, the touch-screen monitor and the luminous LEDs.
Check operation of the parking brake.
Check integrity of the warning and danger labels.
Weekly checks
Check that there are no oil leaks from the Monobloc.
Check there are no unusual noises in the Monobloc during X-ray emission.
six-monthly checks
Check correct operation and the relative value of the whole earthing circuit.
Check the power supply voltage value.
Check the value of the direct voltages generated inside the system.
Check fixing and general state (dust and corrosion) of the cards.
Check centring of the monobloc-collimator group.
Annual checks
Check kV and mAs (*)
Safety Check leakage current
Test Check electric strength
Check earth resistance
(*) Call the Service to carry out the safety and reproducibility tests, as indicated in the IEC 1223-2 and IEC
1223-11 standards, the other functional checks of the apparatus, as described in the programmed maintenance
plan (Service manual)
➢ Turn the system off and disconnect the mains power supply cable.
➢ Make sure that no liquid enters the apparatus, in order to prevent short-circuits and
corrosion of the electrical and electro-mechanical components.
The apparatus is not suitable for use in the presence of anesthetics and/or
! flammable disinfection and cleaning products. Should products which form
explosive gaseous mixtures be used, make sure that the gases are dispersed
before turning the unit on again.
For any replacements of the unit components (Monobloc, collimator), please
! refer to the Service Manual– Section 3 – Maintenance.
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Configuration
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5 Configuration
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Technical
Characteristics
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6 Technical characteristics
6.1 Electrical data
The information regarding the Technical data of the System is given in table 6.1.
Table 6.1
Description Data
Voltage 230 Vac
Frequency 50 Hz
Continuous operation <1A
Max absorbed current
Intermitted operation 12A
Line compensation Automatic
Line resistance < 2.5 Ω
Class I
Classification EN60601-1
With type B part applied
Conditions of use EN60601-1 Continuous operation with intermitted load
Directive classification 2007/47/CE Class II b (annex IX norm 10)
Description Data
Rear-lit Touch Screen for all the operating parameters and messages for
Operator interface
any possible anomalous conditions. Managed by Microcontroller.
Selectable languages Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese
Radiography exposure
Remote control with double click and extension cable
control
Radiography with free
Technique with 2/3 points (kV, mAs/KV, mAs, mS).
technique
– mAmin and mAmax Safety device
– Maximum X-ray tube load safety device
– Maximum exposure time safety device
– Temperature and Monobloc
Safety devices
– Max kV, min kV, max I
– Capacitor Faulty
– Starter Anode Faulty
– Microprocessor auto-test with display of the diagnostic messages..
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Table 6.3
Transport and storage Operation
Description Data Data
Maximum Temperature From –10 °C to 55°C From 10 °C to 40 °C
Recommended
From 0 °C to 40 °C From 10 °C to 40 °C
temperature
Relative humidity From 20% to 90% From 30% to 75%
Pressure From 500 to 1060 hPa From 700 to 1060 hPa
Maximum power 32 kW
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400,00
360,00
320,00 49
81
mA Grafia
280,00
240,00
101
200,00
51 121
160,00
120,00 111
80,00 81 125
40,00
35 45 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 120 125
kV
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TABLE 6.5
Description 32 kW
Width 620 mm
Length 1181 mm
Height 1466 mm
Focus’s Height max, with outreach 1989 mm
Diameter of rear wheels 200 mm
Weight ≈ 200 kg
Handling Dead man brake
Cassette holder 35x45
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6.7 Collimator
The information regarding the information relative to the collimator characteristics is given in Table
6.7.
Tabella 6.7
Description Data
Multiple level blades parallel and perpendicular
Blade handling Manual
Dimensions of radiated field with focus-film distance of di 1 m: 43 x 43
cm
Focus-film distance indication with retractable tape measure (2m)
Light brightness (lux) >160 lux a 1 m
Inherent collimator filtration 2 mm Al
All the other information regarding the collimator are present in its relative manual.
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7 Revision List
Revisions are handled with the change in the document number that is indicated by the
corporate management software.
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