MULTIX PRO FIX (Manual)

AX

Subsystem

Startup Instructions

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Register 4 English
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1 _______Requirements/Notes ____________________________________________ 1- 1

Safety Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 1
Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 1
Required Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 1
Required Measuring Instruments, Tools and Aids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 1
Text Emphasis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 2
Important Remarks Regarding Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 3
Abbreviations Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 3
Definition of Terms for Cassettes and X-radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 4

2 _______Adapting Power Line Voltage and Generator Startup _________________ 2 - 1

Remark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
Checking the Operating Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
Generator Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2

3 _______Installing the Service Software ___________________________________ 3 - 1

Connecting the Service PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1

Installing the Service Software and Programming the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1

4 _______Programming the System ________________________________________ 4 - 1

Generator Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Adapting to the Delay Time of the Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Programming a Customer-specific Table Lift Stop Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Programming the Type of Table Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Programming the Buzzer Status with a Floating Tabletop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Programming the Collimator Display (cm or inches) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Programming the Alignment of the Bucky Wall Stand (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Logoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

5 _______Checks and Adjustments ________________________________________ 5 - 1

Checking the Stand Movements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Checking Table Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Checking the Line Light Localizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Checking Central Beam Drift in the Transverse Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Checking the Central Beam Drift in the Longitudinal Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Checking the Central Beam for Parallelism to the MULTIX Bucky . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Adjusting the Vertical SID of 115 cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Checking the Vertical SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Adjusting the Horizontal SID (2 m) to the Bucky Wall Stand (Option) . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Checking the Horizontal SID to the Bucky Wall Stand (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Checking the Light Field, Radiation Field and Format Collimation . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Coincidence of Radiation Field and Film Center (Bucky A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 10

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Coincidence of Radiation Field and Center of Film (Bucky B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 11
Checking the IONTOMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 12
Checking the Diamentor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 12
Checking the Grid Blur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 12
Measuring Ground Wire Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 14

6 ______ Changes to Previous Version _____________________________________6 - 1

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Requirements/Notes 1 1-1

Safety Notes 1

While carrying out all work steps and checks, the product-specific safety notes contained
in the instructions, as well as the general safety notes contained in Register 2 of the TI
binder must be observed.

Tolerances 1

General tolerances for dimensions per ISO 2768

Limit dimen- over over over over over over over

sions for 3 mm 6 mm 30 mm 120 mm 400 mm 1000 mm 2000 mm
nom.dimens. to to to to to to to
range 6 mm 30 mm 120 mm 400 mm 1000 mm 2000 mm 4000 mm
Permissible
± 0.5 mm ± 1 mm ± 1.5 mm ± 2.5 mm ± 4 mm ± 6 mm ± 8 mm
tolerance

These tolerances apply to all dimensions indicated in the present instructions, if no other
tolerance is stated expressly behind the value.
A tolerance of ± 10% is permissible for torque data.

Required Documentation 1

• Installation certificate
• Test Protocol for Direct Exposure Equipment: RXD0-000.037.05...

Required Measuring Instruments, Tools and Aids 1

NOTICE All tools, measuring instruments and aids are listed and specified
in the ARTD (Part 3), with the exception of the "standard installa-
tion tools".

• Standard installation tools

• Spring balance, 200 N 44 15 113 RH090
• Spring balance, 100 N 44 29 122 RH090
• ESD equipment, type 8501-3M 97 02 606 Y3121
• Digital multimeter
e.g.: Fluke 8060 A 97 02 101 Y4290
• KV measuring chamber 96 60 754 RE999
• Memory oscilloscope, Fluke 3390A 99 00 861 RE999
• Ground wire test instrument 44 15 899 RV090
• Service PC with Windows 3.x
• Connection cable 99 00 440 RE999

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Text Emphasis 1

WARNING All texts marked with "WARNING" call attention to potential risks
to health or life.

CAUTION All texts marked with "CAUTION" contain information on hazards

and measures to be taken to avoid such hazards.

NOTICE All texts marked with "NOTICE" contain additional information

pertinent to the following work step; the note is a statement which
is intended to provide a better understanding about the work step
or to warn of unnecessary and avoidable difficulties that may be
encountered during the work step.

All values marked with the symbol ” ” must be transcribed into the supplied MULTIX
PRO Test Protocol for Direct Exposure Equipment (the test protocol is located in
Register 9 of the Subsystem Binder).
These measurement values can be used for the Acceptance Test per Röntgenverordnung
§16 which is mandatory in Germany or other country-specific regulations.

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Important Remarks Regarding Startup 1

NOTICE Filling out the protocols:

- Do not use pencil.
- Do not make corrections using Tippex; they should be hand
written.
- Cross out the incorrect value, enter the new value and add
your initials and the date.
- Fields in which no entry needs to be made should be filled in
with n.a. (not applicable).
- After completing the startup, the technician must fill out the
protocols, and add signature and date.
- File all protocols in Register 9 of the Subsystem Binder.

CAUTION Checks or adjustment that must be carried out under radiation are
labeled with the radiation warning symbol .
While adjustment labeled with this symbol are being carried out,
radiation protective clothing must be worn.

Abbreviations Used 1

FFA/SID = Film Focus-Distance (SID - source-to-image distance)

DVM = Digital voltmeter
SSW = Service Software

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Definition of Terms for Cassettes and X-radiation 1

The terms ”length” and ”width” used in these instructions, as well as the orientation of
inserted cassettes should be understood as illustrated in the sketch:

Length

Tabletop
24 cm x 30 cm cassette

*1

Width X

30 cm x 24 cm cassette

Patient
*1 The first number always
indicates the width!

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Adapting Power Line Voltage and Generator Startup 2 - 1 2

Fig. 1

Remark 2

From the Test Protocol, it can be seen at which line voltage the MULTIX PRO system was
tested. The standard connection is 2-phase, 400V, 50/60 Hz. If an adaptation needs to be
made to the local line power, proceed according to the points in the wiring diagram
marked with an asterisk (*). The Test Certificates are filed in Register 9 of the System
Binder.

Checking the Operating Voltage 2

• Switch the system on at the generator.

- The following LED’s must light up on the backplane for the table:
v10 - v23 (1/Fig. 1).

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Generator Startup 2

NOTICE The MULTIX TOP is shipped out as a subsystem. In other words,

the tube assembly installed on the MULTIX was not tested with
the system. The tube assembly must be started up along with the
generator.

• Start up the generator in accordance with the supplied startup instructions

POLYDOROS LX 30/50 RX63-020.034.13...
POLYDOROS SX 65/80 RX63-055.034.01...
POLYDOROS LITE RX63-020.034.16...
System Configuration with the Service PC for
POLYDOROS LX 30/50 LITE and POLYDOROS SX 65/80 RX63-020.034.15...

in the following sequence:

1. Per Chapter 1: "Requirements"
2. Per Chapter 2: "Startup without High Voltage"
3. Per Chapter 3: "Startup with High Voltage".

• Put older generators (24 V - KK connection) into operation per the on-site
documentations in the same sequence as above.
• After startup of the generator has been completed, continue with Chapter 3 of these
instructions.

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Fig. 1

Connecting the Service PC 3

• Switch the system off.

• Connect the Service PC (Com 1) to the processor board at (1/Fig. 1).
• Switch the system on again.

Installing the Service Software and Programming the System 3

The required diskettes are located in the Subsystem Manual, Reg. 9.

• Install the PC service software for the MULTIX PRO.

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Insert Service SW diskette in Drive: A

In Windows: Select the File Manager

Select Drive: A

Select date "INSTALL EXE"

Window
"MULTIX Service Installation
is displayed 2 x

Continue
Create

"The installation is complete and

the application has been properly set up"
is displayed

OK

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• Insert the service software diskette in Drive: A.
• In Windows: select the File Manager.

1
2

0041

0042

0043

0044

5
• Close the File Manager.

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• Select the MULTIX service software.

0000

2
0001

/DQJXDJH
1a

• Select the language.

• Exit the MULTIX service software and reselect the MULTIX service software.
• Continue with Point 2.

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3
5

4
0002

see Speed Info 91-97

6 7

0003

10

11

0005

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A
12 13
B
14 15 16 17 18
C
19 20
D
21 22 23 24 25
E
26 28
27 29
F

30 31 32

33

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Carrying out System Configuration:

A System model:
12 MULTIX TOP 13 MULTIX PRO

B Basic unit (MULTIX table):

14 Planigraphy (Tomography)

15 Lift (Table lift)

16 ACSS automatic formatting in the catapult Bucky of the MULTIX table*

17 SIEMENS catapult Bucky in the MULTIX table

18 Automatic catapult Bucky with automatic cassette insert

C Generator interface:
19 XCS interface 20 KK - 24 V interface

D Bucky wall stand:

21 Vertical VERTIX PRO 22 Vertical and horizontal VERTIX TOP

23 CX Bucky wall stand 24 No Bucky wall stand

25 Height sensor (SID/ceiling stand follow-up tracking)

E Catapult Bucky - Bucky wall stand:

26 ACSS automatic formatting, catapult Bucky - Bucky wall stand

27 SIEMENS catapult Bucky

28 Automatic catapult Bucky with automatic cassette insert

29 Catapult Bucky with fixed grid (only with CX Bucky wall stand)

F Ceiling stand:
30 Motorized lift - telescope

31 Follow-up tracking, table configured with follow-up tracking,

ceiling stand - telescope

32 Follow-up tracking, Bucky wall stand configured with follow-up tracking,

ceiling stand - telescope

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34

NOTICE Every time the system is switched on again during startup, the
system configuration must be confirmed with "ok" to allow the
Adjustment Mode to be selected.

35

0008

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Generator Table 4

Adapting to the Delay Time of the Generator 4

The delay time can be entered using the Service PC.

To do this, select the following procedure per the service software:
- MULTIX service software
- Adjustment
- Calibration
- Function groups
- Host table adjustment of the Bucky delay time

Generators with 24V KK Connection Delay Time

ORGANOMATIC 506/706 50 ms
TRIDOROS 1012 MP 50 ms
GARANTIX 800 50 ms
TRIDOROS-OPTIMATIC 800/1000 50 ms
GIGANTOS-OPTIMATIC 50 ms
POLYPHOS 30/30E/30W 50 ms
TRIDOROS 512MP / 712MP 50 ms
POLYDOROS 50/80 50 ms
POLYDOROS 50/80S 50 ms
POLYMAT 50 50 ms
POLYMAT 70 50 ms
POLYDOROS SX 50/80 50 ms
POLYDOROS LX 40 ms
POLYDOROS LITE 40 ms
POLYDOROS SX 65/80 40 ms

NOTICE The check of the generator delay time that has been entered is
carried out during the "Checking Grid Blur".

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Programming a Customer-specific Table Lift Stop Position 4

- Not possible with the MULTIX PRO-FIX-

In discussion with the customer, it is possible to individually adjust the table lift (to adapt to
the existing bed height, etc.). This position (working position) can be controlled up or
down automatically.
• To do this, select the following procedure per the service software:
- MULTIX service software
- Adjustment
- Calibration
- Function groups
- Host table
- Adjustment of the customer-specific lift stop position

Programming the Type of Table Key 4

The kick switch for the table can be configured as a "dead man’s switch" or as a sensor.
• To do this, select the following procedure per the service software:
- Function groups
- Host table
- Adjustment of the table key type

Programming the Buzzer Status with a Floating Tabletop 4

When the tabletop brake is released, a buzzer sound can be activated or deactivated.
• To do this, select the following procedure per the service software:
- Function groups
- Host table
- Adjustment of the buzzer status with floating tabletop

Programming the Collimator Display (cm or inches) 4

The types of cassettes used on-site and the SID displays can be uniformly programmed in
"cm" or "inch".
• To do this, select the following procedure per the service software:
- Function groups
- Collimator
- Adjustment of the display

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Programming the Alignment of the Bucky Wall Stand (Option) 4

• Configure the Bucky wall stand in accordance with the installation location. Select the
following procedure as prompted by the service software:
- Function groups: Stand
- Adjustment: Adjustment of the Bucky Wall Stand alignment
- Mark the Bucky wall stand configuration and exit the window with "OK".

NOTICE Every time the system is switched on, initialization is completely

concluded only if the cassette tray for the particular workstation
has once been inserted all the way and then ejected.
Only if this is done, will it be possible to later trigger exposure
with a cassette inserted.

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Logoff 4

CAUTION After selecting logoff, "F1" must appear in the SID display. While,
this is being displayed, the system may not be switched off.

0037

0039

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Checks and Adjustments 5 5-1

Fig. 1

Checking the Stand Movements 5

Release all the brakes described below at the control unit (1/Fig.1).
• Press the key; the longitudinal brake is released.
The movement forces must be: ≤ 40 N
• Press the key; the vertical brake is released.
The movement forces must be: ≤ 40 N
• Press the key; the rotation brake is released.
Rotation movement must be smooth and easy (no noise).

Checking Table Movement 5

• Carry out the checks of table movements per the MULTIX PRO Operating Instructions.
• The EMERGENCY STOP button (not configured with the MULTIX PRO-FIX) blocks all
motorized movements.
- To release it, turn the button 1/4 turn to the right.

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Collimator
centring
cross

Light field

Line light localizer

Fig. 2

Checking the Line Light Localizer 5

• Check the coincidence of the line light localizer to the centring cross.
• Set a vertical SID = 115 cm.
• Switch on the line light localizer and open the collimator all the way.
• Check the coincidence of the line light localizer to the centering cross (see Fig. 2). Move
the tube assembly between the min. and max. SID, when this is done, the line light
localizer alignment to the collimator centering cross must remain centered over the
entire SID range.

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Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Checking Central Beam Drift in the Transverse Direction 5

• Position the tube assembly with a vertical beam path approx. 1 m above the floor.
• Switch on the light localizer and mark the position of the light field on the floor.
• Use the knobs (1/Fig. 3) to collimate a narrow light field in the longitudinal direction.
• Switch on the light localizer and move the tube unit to the max. SID; when doing this,
check the drift of the light field. Drift may be a max. of 5 mm.
Correction:
• Remove the tube assembly housing (1/Fig. 4) (2 paneling screws).
• Loosen the 2 Allen screws (2/Fig. 4) approx. 2 turns.
• Loosen the two set screws (3/Fig. 8).
• Adjust the tube assembly on the longitudinal axis.
• Retighten the 2 Allen screws and set screws.
• Check the light field drift.
• Reinstall the tube assembly housing.

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3 2

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

Checking the Central Beam Drift in the Longitudinal Direction 5

NOTICE In the longitudinal direction, the central beam is adjusted verti-

cally using the angle display (1/Fig. 5) on the command arm.

• Position the tube assembly with a vertical beam path approx. 1 m above the floor.
• Switch on the light localizer and mark the light field on the floor.
• Use the knobs (2/Fig. 5) to collimate a narrow light field in the transverse direction.
• Switch on the light localizer and move the tube assembly to the max. SID; when doing
this, check the drift of the light field. Drift may be a max. of 5 mm.
Correction:
- Remove the cover panel on the tube assembly support arm (1/Fig. 6).
- Loosen the M6 nut (2/Fig. 6).
- Adjust the eccentric bearing (3/Fig. 6); to do this, release the rotation brake at the
keyboard.
- Retighten the nut (2/Fig. 6).
- Reinstall the cover panel.

Checking the Central Beam for Parallelism to the MULTIX Bucky 5

• Mark the center of the tabletop in the longitudinal direction (e.g. using a piece of string
stretched across the table).
• Switch on the light localizer.
• Adjust the line localizer centering cross to the mark.
• Move the column over its complete movement range and determine if there is any drift in
the longitudinal direction (tolerance: less than/equal to 5 mm).

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Measuring edge
for tape measure
15
1 m

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

Adjusting the Vertical SID of 115 cm 5

NOTICE Document the following adjustments in the MULTIX PRO Test Pro-
tocol (Point 5.2).

• Use the tape measure in the collimator to set an SID of 109.6 cm to the top surface of the
MULTIX PRO tabletop. (The distance from the film to the top surface of the tabletop is
5.4 cm).
• Affix the SID adhesive label (1.15 m) and the marker line from the accessory pack as
shown in Fig. 7.

NOTICE The bottom surface of the collimator is used as the measuring

edge for the tape measure, see Fig. 8.

Checking the Vertical SID 5

• Adjust the tube assembly to the 1.15 m SID marker as shown in Fig. 7.
• Use the tape measure in the collimator to measure to the top surface of the table top and
add 5.4 cm (distance: top surface of tabletop- film).
• Enter the display and the measured values in the Test Protocol under Point 5.2, Bucky
A, (MULTIX table).
- Determined the difference and enter this value in the Test Protocol.
- The difference may not exceed 17 mm.
• In the Test Protocol, Point 5.2 check off the field "Checked during startup".

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2m
2 00
m

Fig. 9 Fig. 10

Adjusting the Horizontal SID (2 m) to the Bucky Wall Stand

(Option) 5

• Position the tube assembly to the Bucky wall stand as shown in Fig. 9.
• Use the tape measure in the collimator to set an SID of 195.9 cm to the front panel of the
Bucky wall stand (the distance of the film to the top surface of the front panel is 4.1 cm).
• Affix 2.0 SID adhesive label and the line marker (from accessory pack) as shown in
Fig. 10.
• If there are other SID’s, carry out the adjustment as described above.

Checking the Horizontal SID to the Bucky Wall Stand (Option) 5

NOTICE Document the following adjustments in the MULTIX PRO Test Pro-
tocol (Point 5.3).

• Set the tube assembly to the 2.0 m SID marker as shown in Fig. 9.
• Use the tape measure in the collimator to measure to the front panel of the Bucky wall
stand and add 4.1 cm (distance: front panel- film plane).
• Enter the value in the Test Protocol under Point 5.3, Bucky B (Bucky wall stand) under
FFA1/SID1.

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• Determine the difference and enter the value.
- The SID difference may not exceed the values in the following table:

Max. Difference
SID
(corresponds to 1.5% of SID)
100 cm 15 mm
115 cm 17 mm
150 cm 22 mm
200 cm 30 mm
300 cm 45 mm
36’’ 14 mm
40’’ 15 mm
48’’ 18 mm
72’’ 27 mm

• If the difference is greater, repeat the adjustment.

• In the Test Protocol, Point 5.2 check the field "Checked during startup".

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Length
Light field

Marker

Side marker

Fig. 11

Checking the Light Field, Radiation Field and Format Collimation 5

NOTICE The beam geometry has already been completely adjusted at the
factory and documented in the MULTIX PRO Test Protocol using
the supplied test exposures. By making test exposures, make
sure that none of the settings has changed. Document the follow-
ing adjustments in the MULTIX PRO Test Protocol.

• Position the central beam so that it is vertical.

• Place a 24x30cm (10” x 12”) cassette on the MULTIX PRO tabletop.
• Set a vertical SID of 115 cm.
- Use the tape measure in the collimator to measure the distance to the top surface of
the cassette.
• Enter this value in the Test Protocol under Paragraph 2.1 "Coincidence of Light Field
and Radiation Field".
• Use the knobs on the collimator to exactly set a display of 18 cm x 24 cm or
8’’ x 10’’ (the exposure is also used for the check of the manual format collimation).
• Switch on the light localizer.
• Place a radiation-opaque marker (e.g. washer, coin) on the cassette as shown in Fig. 11.
• Affix a washer as a side marker.
• Trigger an exposure: ( ; 50 kV; 5 mAs) and develop the film.
• Make a note of the following data on the developed film with a waterproof felt-tip pen:
- The SID set
- Focus size
- Film size
- Radiation field size

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Y1
Film

Light field

X2 X1

Radiation field

Y2

Fig. 12

Evaluation: Light Field to Radiation Field

• On all four sides, measure the difference (X1, X2, Y1, Y2) between the edges of the light
field and the edges of the radiation field as shown in Fig. 11 and enter the values in the
Test Protocol under Point 2.1 "Coincidence of Light Field and Radiation Field".
• Calculate the total difference in the X and Y directions (without regard to sign in front).
- The difference in width X and the difference in length Y may not exceed 1.4 cm at
an SID of 115 cm.
• In the Test Protocol, Point 2.1 check off the field "Checked during startup".

Evaluation: Manual format collimation

• Enter the width and length displayed on the collimator scale (115 cm SID)
(18 cm x 24 cm or 8’’ x 10’’) in the Test Protocol under 3.1 ”Accuracy of the Manual
Format Collimation”.
• Measure the width and length of the radiation field and enter the values in the Test
Protocol.
• Calculate the difference of the size of the radiation field to the format set in the length
and wide and document these values.
- The difference in both directions (length and width) may not exceed 1.4 cm in either
direction.
• In the Test Certificate, Point 2.1 check off the field "Checked during startup".

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Film format

Radiation field

∆
Metal washer
Center point of cassette

Side marker

Fig. 13

Coincidence of Radiation Field and Film Center (Bucky A) 5

Procedure:
• Position the central beam so it is vertical, center the tube assembly to the cassette tray
marker and set the SID to 115 cm.
• Place a center marker on a 24x30 cm (10’’x12’’) cassette (tape on a metal washer) and a
second marker as a side marker (Fig. 13).
• Load the marked cassette with film, insert it into the cassette tray and insert it up to the
stop.
• Use the knobs on the collimator to set a format of 18 cm x 24 cm (8’’ x 10’’) per the scale
(SID = 115 cm).
• Trigger an exposure ( ; 50 kV; 5 mAs) and develop the film.

Evaluation:
• Evaluate the center deviation ∆
per Fig. 12 and document this value in the Test
Protocol, Point 4.2 "Checked during startup" (Checking Center of Radiation Field Center
and Film Center, Bucky A).
- The deviation may not exceed 17 mm at an SID of 115 cm.
• In the Test Protocol, Point 4.2 check off the field "Checked during startup".

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Film format

Radiation field

∆
Metal washer
Center point of cassette

Side marker

Fig. 14

Coincidence of Radiation Field and Center of Film (Bucky B) 5

Bucky Wall Stand (Option)

Procedure:
• Position the tube assembly in the horizontal radiation projection direction towards the
Bucky wall stand, center it to the cassette panel mark and set and SID of 200 cm.
• Enter the SID in the Test Protocol under Point 4.3.
• Place a center marker on a 24x30 cm (10’’x12’’) cassette (tape on a metal washer) and
place on a second marker as a side marker (Fig. 14).
• Load the marked cassette with film, insert it into the cassette tray and insert it up to the
stop.
• Use the knobs on the collimator to set a format of 18 cm x 24 cm (8’’ x 10’’) (SID = 200
cm) per the scale.
• Trigger an exposure ( ; 50 kV; 5 mAs) and develop the film.
Evaluation:
• Evaluate the difference from the center ∆ per Fig. 14 and enter this in the Test
Protocol, Point 4.3 "Checked during startup" (Coincidence of Radiation Field Center
with Film Center, Bucky B).
- At an SID of 200 cm, the deviation may not exceed 30 mm (1.5% of SID).
• In the Test Protocol, Point 4.3 check off the field "Checked during startup".

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Checking the IONTOMAT 5

• Carry out the check of the IONTOMAT per the supplied startup instructions for the
particular generator
POLYDOROS LX 30/50 RX63-020.034.13...
POLYDOROS SX 65/80 RX63-055.034.01...
POLYDOROS LITE RX63-020.034.16...
System Configuration with the Service PC for
POLYDOROS LX 30/50 LITE and POLYDOROS SX 65/80 RX63-020.034.15...

per the Chapter "Startup and Function Check" and document this in the Test Protocol for
Direct Exposure Equipment, RXD0-000.037.05...
• After the check of the IONTOMAT is completed, continue with the following paragraph in
these instructions.

Checking the Diamentor 5

With the POLYDOROS SX 65/80, carry out the check of the Diamentor per Startup
Instructions, RX63-055.034.01..., Chap. "DIAMENTOR MS".
With the POLDOROS LX 30/50 and POLYDOROS LITE, only an external Diamentor can
be connected, and carry out the check per the manufacturer’s instructions.
After completing the check of the DIAMENTOR, continue with the following paragraph in
these instructions.

Checking the Grid Blur 5

For each application device with a moveable grid, check at which exposure time tg grid
lines can no longer be seen on the film.
Procedure:
• At the generator, select small focus, 80%, 40 kV and middle IONTOMAT chamber.
• Set an SID of 115 cm.
• Insert a 18x24cm cassette without film.
• Trigger exposures beginning at 40 kV until the exposure times of ≥ 3 ms result
(increase the kV value -> exposure time becomes briefer).
• Insert a 18x24cm cassette with film.
• Trigger the exposure with the previously determined kV value.
• Use a magnifier at the light box to determine at which switch time grid lines can no longer
be seen on the film.
• If the grid delay needs to be changed, carry out the test setup and the measurement as
indicated in Fig. 15. The generator delay time can be changed using the Service PC per
Chapter "Programming the System".
• Document the switch time in Chapter 8 of the "Test Protocol for Direct Exposure
Equipment", RXD0-000.037.05... for the particular unit.
- Grid lines for exposure times of ≥ 3 ms are not allowed.

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NOTICE The generator delay time must be determined for the generator
being used and the catapult Bucky programmed with this value;
see bottom diagram. Only then are exposures free of grid lines
beginning at 3 ms over all time ranges.

Top diagram (Fig. 15): Time of grid movement with the time point of radiation.
Bottom diagram (Fig. 15): Release signal relative to grid movement.

Exposure !
Programmed generator delay time
corresponds to the actual measured
Grid path generator delay time of the generator
being used
Turn-around
point

40 ms
Middle position

Grid start

Park position

180 ms 260 ms t

Channel 1 Channel 2

Radiation release
Generator delay time

U1 measured

Hardware signal
radiation release Physical exiting of
radiation

Channel 1: Test point on backplane D54 X109 (U1) and X110 (ground)
Channel 2: Measure radiation with the measuring chamber, Part No.: 96 60 754 RE999.

Fig. 15

NOTICE A delay time in the range 36 - 40 ms is set at the factory.

If this preset time deviates from the actual time that is
determined, proceed as described on Page 4-6 (generator table).

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Measuring Ground Wire Resistance 5

(must be carried out as the last step).

Ground wire test Instrument

Unit
Monitor
Cabinets
Transformers
Consoles
Tube assembly
Collimator
etc.

Floor < 0.2 Ohm

distributor

Fig. 16

Test instru- Ground wire test instrument

ment:
Measurement max. 0.2 Ohm (observe country-specific regulations),
value: (current 10 A, voltage drop max. 2 V)
Test Measure between all conductible parts of the system that can be touched
procedure: and the ground wire bus bar in the floor distributor.
Exception: accessory rails and tabletop.
Conditions: Ground wire resistance max. 0.2 Ohm.
• If the value is higher, increase ground wire cross section.
• Lower transfer resistance (e.g. tighten screws).

CAUTION After completing all adjustments and control measurements, the

responsible technician must confirm with signature and date that
all values have been correctly determined and documented in the
Test Protocols (Unit, Generator, and IQ Test Protocol for Direct
Exposure Equipment).

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No changes, initial edition.

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Löscher/TD PS 21
Bernhagen, Tropia/TD SD 31

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