Manual No.

: M503-E027
Revision :G

MOBILE X-RAY SYSTEM

OPERATION MANUAL

Read the operation manual thoroughly before you use the product.
Keep this operation manual for future reference.
About the Symbols Appearing in this Operation
Manual
Throughout the text in this manual, warnings and other information essential when using this unit, such as
cautionary or prohibited items, appear classified as per the following:

Mark Description

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

serious injury or death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

serious injury or possibly death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
to moderate injury or equipment damage.

Emphasizes additional information that is provided to ensure the proper use of this
product.

* Provides useful information about operation of this system. Please read the
description when required.

^ Reference Provides reference information.

Revision History
Revision Date Changes

First Edition Apr. 2009 ⎯

B Sep. 2010 Correct "3 Basic Operation", "4 Advanced Operation", "8 Specifications".

C Feb. 2011 Added "CXDI-70C Wireless".

D Jul. 2011 Added "9.5.6 External Monitor Interface", "9.5.7 Barcode Reader".

Combined with "Standard Type".

E Mar. 2012 Added "5.1 Disposable Wipes Holder", and compliant with Standards.
Deleted "9 FPD Upgrade".

F May 2012 Compliant with Standards.

Added "3.3.1 Posture for moving the system", "9.1 Information on

G Mar. 2013
Radiation".
 Preface

Thank you for purchasing Shimadzu's mobile X-ray system, the MobileArt Evolution
(herein referred to as "the system"). This Operation Manual is designed to explain the
correct operation of this system. Be sure that you have fully read and understood this
Operation Manual prior to using the system. Be sure only to use this system after you have
fully read and understood all warnings, cautions, and notes contained in this Operation
Manual. This manual does not cover the X-ray tube unit. Read the following manual for the
X-ray tube unit and Heating & Cooling Curve:

X-ray Tube Unit

X-ray Tube Unit Model Name
Document Number
0.7/1.3U163C-36 M535-E318

This manual should be kept available for future reference. If the user or usage location
changes, ensure that this operation manual is always kept together with the system.
Periodically check to be sure that the operation manual and the warning labels are not
missing or damaged. If they are, contact your Shimadzu service representative for
replacement. Original version is approved in English.

Notice
• All copyrights regarding this manual are property of Shimadzu Corporation.
Neither all nor part of these contents shall be reproduced or duplicated without the express
permission of Shimadzu Corporation.
• Content of this manual may be changed for improvement without notice. Although every
possible effort has been made to avoid errors while creating this manual, immediate revision
may not be possible in the event that errors or missing information are detected.
• Screen images and illustrations contained in this manual may differ from those in actual use,
and are intended for example purposes only. Illustrations may also use partial images.
• Mobile Art and Mobile DaRt are registered trademarks of Shimadzu Corporation in the
United States and Europe (Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market).
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
• Other company names and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• The TM and ® symbols are omitted in this manual.

©2009-2012 Shimadzu Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Operating Precautions

"Operating Precautions (for Both Safety and the Prevention of

Danger) in the Use of Electric Medical Equipment"
1. Nobody without the following experience and knowledge should use the
system.
(1) Medical (radiographic) training (if particular qualifications are required in the
country concerned, those qualifications must be held).
(2) The capacity to read and understand the operation manual.

2. When installing the system, pay attention to the following items:

(1) Do NOT install it near water faucet or similar equipment.
(2) Install it away from potential sources of problems such as abnormal pressure,
temperature or humidity, drafts, direct sunlight, dust, chlorine or sulphur gas.
(3) During transportation and operation of the system, avoid tilting, vibration and
sharp impact against it.
(4) Keep the system away from areas where chemicals or gases are stored.
(5) Use only the correct electrical power source with matching frequency, voltage
and current (or wattage).
(6) Check the conditions of the battery power source (power and polarity) before
operating the system.
(7) Properly ground the system.

3. Before operating the system, pay attention to the following items:

(1) Check the conditions of switch contacts, polarity, dial settings, and meters,
and make sure the system performs correctly.
(2) Confirm that the ground is connected properly.
(3) Check all wiring for proper and correct connections.
(4) Pay attention when using more than one unit at a time, because it may lead to
an incorrect diagnosis and cause danger.
(5) Check the condition of the external electric circuit, which will be directly
connected to a patient.
(6) Check the condition of the battery power source.

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4. While operating the system, pay attention to the following items: 1

(1) Do NOT exceed time or the amount of equipment use needed for diagnosis or
therapy.
(2) Observe the system and patient continuously for early detection of problems. 1
(3) When a problem is detected with the system or patient, take proper action to
stop the system without harming the patient.
(4) Do NOT let the system touch the patient.
1
5. After operating the system, pay attention to the following items:
(1) Turn off the switches and return the dial to their original positions before use in
the prescribed order. Then, turn off the main power switch. 1
(2) Do NOT pull the power cable forcibly from the outlet.
(3) When storing the system, pay attention to the following items:
(i)
(ii)
Keep it away from water.
Store it away from potential causes of problems such as abnormal
1
pressure, temperature and humidity, draft, direct sunlight, dust, chlorine or
sulphur gas.
(iii) During transportation and storage of the system, avoid tilting, vibration and
sharp impact against it.
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(iv) Store the system away from areas where chemicals and gases are stored.
(4) Clean all attachments, cables and contacts, and store them in one place.
(5) Keep the system clean to avoid problems during the next use.
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6. When the system is found to be out of order, do NOT try to repair it.
Display an appropriate sign to indicate that the system is out of order, and
contact your Shimadzu service representative for repair. 1
7. Do NOT modify any part of the system.

8. Preventive maintenance 1
(1) The system and its parts should be periodically checked.
(2) If the system has not been in operation for an extended period of time, test it
prior to actual operation to make sure it works correctly and safely.
1
9. Concerning other items, operate properly according to the operation manual.

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Precautions in Usage
When using the system, please observe the following precautions for safety of the operator and
patient:

The responsibility for management of use and maintenance of medical

equipment lies with the user.
This system is restricted to use by, or under supervision of, a diagnostic
radiology technician or a person with a certificate indicating equal proficiency.
Repair and inspection of the inside of the system is dangerous. Be sure to
contact your Shimadzu service representative for repair and inspection.

Never modify the system.

In general, modifications are strictly prohibited by the Regulatory
requirements of the law of the country where the device is installed. Please
contact your Shimadzu service representative if it is necessary to modify the
system.

Perform periodic inspection.

Preventive maintenance is required to maintain long-term safety and performance of the
system.
The "7 Maintenance and Inspection" chapter in this manual gives detailed descriptions of
daily and periodic maintenance and inspection that a user should perform.
As for the maintenance and inspection that only specially trained experts can perform,
utilize the maintenance agreement program offered by Shimadzu.

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Repair and maintenance of the inside of the system can only be

1
performed by engineers assigned by Shimadzu.
Maintenance must be assigned to specially trained experts. Contact your
Shimadzu service representative for repair and maintenance. 1

In order to ensure safety when using the system, read the operation
manual provided with each system component for details on usage and 1
relevant precautions.

If the operator has no experience in operating the system, be sure that

1
he or she receives instruction on how to operate it from Shimadzu
service personnel or someone who has adequate experience in using
the system. 1
In order to operate the system safely, an explanation of the operation needs
to be given. When installing the system, Shimadzu service personnel explain
the operating procedure using this operation manual. Follow their directions
and operate the system correctly. 1
^ Reference "1.6 Operator Profile" P.1-8

Secure the means for the operator and the patient to communicate with
1
each other.
If system usage is deemed to put the patient at risk due to his or her
condition, refrain from conducting the study or treatment. 1

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Be Sure to Read the Following to Prevent Explosion, Electric Shock,

or Injury

Do NOT use any potentially flammable or explosive gas, such as

disinfectant sprays, near the system.
Use of such gas may cause an explosion.

Check the condition of the patient before conducting a study.

If system usage is deemed to put the patient at risk due to the his or her
condition, refrain from conducting the study or treatment.

Do NOT use the system at places where the liquid may enter. Do NOT
spill liquids onto the surface or the inside of the system.
Otherwise, electric shock may occur.
In case of liquid spillage to the system, immediately turn off the power, and
contact your Shimadzu service representative.

When there is any abnormality in operation, or unusual smell or smoke

emission during operation, stop operation immediately and contact
your Shimadzu service representative.
Continued use may damage the system and cause injury.

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Do NOT open the covers of the system. 1

Otherwise, electric shock may result. When opening the covers for
maintenance, contact your Shimadzu service representative.
1

1
Do NOT use in a location where metal fragments may enter the system.
This can result in electric shocks.
1

1
Always be very careful when moving the system to avoid contact with
the patient or operator and to ensure that the patient or operator does 1
not become caught between the system and any neighboring devices.
Otherwise, it may cause injury.

1
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated room. Do NOT cover the system
while charging the battery.
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Cautions on Use and Storage

Connect the power cable plug to a 3-pin grounded socket.

Do NOT use the system in an oxygen-rich environment.

The use in an oxygen-rich environment may cause fatal or serious injuries or
damage to the system due to easy ignition.

Be sure to use the system under the following environmental

conditions:
The installation of a dedicated air-conditioner in the examination room
is recommended if the building air-conditioner cannot meet the
necessary environmental conditions.

• Atmosphere: No explosive or corrosive gases

• Using/Storage temperature: 10 to 40 °C

• Relative humidity: 30 to 85% (no condensation)

• Atmospheric pressure: 800 to 1060 hPa

• Environment luminosity: 150 to 500 lx

Note also that there must be no sudden change in temperature or
humidity.
This causes condensation, which can lead to system failure.

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Cautions on Radiography
1

1
Restrict all persons other than the patient from accessing the
equipment in accordance with local regulations.
To avoid unnecessary exposure, acceptable distances (maximum access
1
values) to the equipment by any person other than the patient are defined for
each region.
1

1
The equipment can be operated only by qualified personnel, such as
radiology technicians or those with equivalent qualifications.
1

1
No person but the operator and the patient are allowed to stay in the
examination room during X-ray irradiation. 1
If the equipment is not used correctly, the operator, the patient, and other
persons may receive a greater dose of radiation than necessary. The
operator must control X-ray irradiation from a distance over 2 m from the focal
spot and the X-ray beam and also must take adequate measures to protect 1
themselves against radiation (protective apron, screen, etc. are compliant
with IEC61331-3).
* During radiography, the radiography indicator illuminates and the buzzer
sounds an audible warning. 1

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Perform X-ray irradiation carefully and according to the doctor's

directions when using the system with expectant mothers, women who
suspect they are pregnant, lactating women, or children.
Particular ways of using the system may increase the scatter dose absorbed
into the patient, which may cause a radiation hazard.

Always check the X-ray exposure region using the collimator lamp.
Irradiating a patient with X-rays outside the required region risks exposure of
the patient to unnecessary radiation.

During X-ray irradiation, ensure that the X-rays irradiate the necessary
region only.
To avoid unnecessary exposure, narrow down the collimator and take
protection measures, such as wearing a protective apron.

Do NOT place any unnecessary object in the location within the X-ray
exposure region.
Doing so may result in unnecessary radiation exposure to the patient.

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Be sure to carry out a warm-up (running-in operation of the X-ray tube 1

unit) before taking an X-ray radiograph.
Follow the warm-up procedure described in the X-ray high voltage generator
operation manual.
^ Reference "3.2 Warm-up the X-Ray Tube Unit" P.3-6
1

Perform the warm-up if an arc occurs. 1

Suddenly using the X-ray tube unit near the nominal X-ray tube voltage
(above 100 kV) after using the unit at a relatively low tube voltage (80 kV
max.) for a prolonged period may result in arc. This arc occurs due to loss of
the warm-up effect at high tube voltage after the X-ray tube unit is used at a
1
relatively low tube voltage for a prolonged period.
^ Reference "3.2 Warm-up the X-Ray Tube Unit" P.3-6

1
Do NOT perform unnecessary standby operations.
If standby status continues after the radiography preparation button is 1
pressed, wire disconnection or withstand voltage failure may result owing to
the evaporation of the X-ray tube filament.

1
In order to minimize the radiation dose on the patient, make the
distance between the focus and the patient's body surface as long as
possible (Minimum 45 cm).
1
The shorter the distance becomes, the greater the amount of scatter dose
absorbed into the patient, which may cause a radiation hazard.

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Pay extra attention when irradiating X-rays for a long time or repeatedly.
It may cause a radiation hazard.

Avoid prolonged contact with the X-ray tube unit directly after
radiography.
Prolonged contact may cause low temperature burn.

System Movement Cautions

When moving the arm unit or system, the operator must pay close
attention to ensure that the limbs of both operator and patient are not
caught between the system and any peripheral units.
Be especially careful when near a wall, changing the direction of the system
or moving it backwards.

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Avoid collisions and overturning. 1

Collisions and overturning can not only damage the system, but can also
cause serious injury.
Be careful of the following points when moving the system: 1
• When on a slope, in an entrance, or encountering obstacles, move the
system as slowly as possible. Be especially careful when descending/
ascending a steep slope.
1
• Do NOT move the system on a slope steeper than 7 degrees or over steps
higher than 2 cm. When stopping the system, always park the system on a
level place, avoiding slopes, since there is a danger of the system rolling
down the slope and overturning. 1
• Moving the system along surfaces that cause strong vibrations, such as
roads outdoors, over large steps and down steep slopes is dangerous.
Avoid these if possible. Do NOT stop the system on a slope. 1
• When moving the system, look out for any obstacles in front of it.

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Cautions on Cleaning and Disinfection

Be sure to turn the system power OFF before cleaning and disinfecting 1
the system.
Otherwise, a malfunction may occur in the system, or the system may
operate in an unintended way.
Also, thoroughly ventilate the room before turning ON the power after
1
disinfection work is complete.

1
Be sure to clean and disinfect the system.
Cleaning and disinfection is very important to ensure that the system can be
used hygienically and safely. Strictly follow the methods prescribed.
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Do NOT directly apply rubbing alcohol or water, or spray it onto the

system.
Wipe the surface of the system with a cloth soaked with rubbing alcohol.
If rubbing alcohol gets inside the system, it can cause failure or accidents.
To clean the dose area product meter, wipe the surface with cloth soaked in
pH-neutral cleaner and which is thoroughly wrung out.

Do NOT use an organic solvent.

Organic solvents may change the surface color. If an organic solvent adheres
to the surface, wipe it out immediately.

Do NOT use the following disinfectants:

If any of the following disinfectants are applied, the system performance and
safety cannot be guaranteed.

• Chlorine-based disinfectants

• Disinfectants that corrode metals, plastics, rubber, or paint

• Disinfectants unsuitable for metals, plastics, rubber, or paint

• Spray-gas type disinfectants

• Volatile disinfectants

• Disinfectants that may enter the system

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Use disinfectants at a minimum. 1

Repeated disinfection over a long time may lead to discoloring and cracking
on the system surface, and deterioration of rubber and plastic. If any
abnormality is found on the system after disinfection, stop using the system
immediately. Contact your Shimadzu service representative for repair. 1

• Never use paint thinners or other organic solvents, other than rubbing alcohol for
disinfection.
1
• Film-developing or fixing solutions will cause discoloration.
Wipe off immediately with a damp cloth.
1
• Make sure no moisture enters the dose area product meter during cleaning. After
cleaning, dry it thoroughly before use.

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Cautions Relating to Cellular Telephones

Do NOT bring any cellular telephones or related devices into the 1

examination room with their power ON.
Such devices can exceed the EMC standard limitations, and under some
conditions this can impair the proper functioning of the system. In the worst
case, this can cause serious injuries or clinical errors.
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Cautions on Electromagnetic Compatibility

This system needs special precautions regarding EMC.

Install and use the system according to the EMC information provided in this
operation manual.
^ Reference "8.1 Environmental Conditions of EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)" P.8-2

Make sure that electromagnetic compatibility is obtained.

All peripheral devices must satisfy EMC standards regarding emission of
electromagnetic energy and susceptibility to electromagnetic environment.
Devices that do not satisfy these standards may disturb the correct
functioning of the system. In the worst case, this can cause serious injuries or
clinical errors.
^ Reference "8.1 Environmental Conditions of EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)" P.8-2

Do NOT use this system adjacent to, or stacked with, other equipment.
If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, check to be sure that this system
works properly in the environment.
^ Reference "8.1 Environmental Conditions of EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)" P.8-2

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Warranty 1
The guarantee period of this system is one (1) year from the date of purchase.
The system is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of
delivery. If found to be defective, the system must be offered to Shimadzu for inspection and examination. Upon
examination, Shimadzu, at its sole option, will repair or replace at no charge, the system or any part found to be
1
defective. Components which wear are not warranted.
This warranty extends to original purchaser or the lessee of the new system only.
If the system is to be resold or delivered to a third party, such third party must be provided with a copy of this
manual, the installation manual and the technical manual supplied with the system. 1
This warranty does not apply to the following:

1. Failure or damage due to any installation, relocation, or service not

provided by your SHIMADZU service representative or a SHIMADZU
designated contractor.
1
2. Failure or damage caused by the product of other companies (except
those purchased from SHIMADZU).
1
3. Failure or damage due to repairs using non-SHIMADZU certified service
parts.

4. Failure or damage due to non-compliance with the notices and 1

procedures set forth in this manual.

5. Failure or damage due to any operating environment deviating from the

requirements set forth in this manual. 1
6. Failure or damage due to natural disasters such as power surge, rain,
fire, earthquake, flood, and thunder.
Service after the expiration of the warranty is available at a reasonable cost and should be performed
1
by your Shimadzu service representative.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SHIMADZU AND ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES BE LIABLE TO ANY
PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DAMAGES
1
RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS
OF SAVINGS, THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTED GOODS, SERVICES OR
TECHNOLOGIES OR FOR ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SYSTEM.In some jurisdictions, some of the foregoing
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warranty disclaimers or damage limitations may not apply.
Shimadzu will be indemnified for any claim, liability, or damage arising out of the misuse or non-
compliance with this manual by the purchaser or lessee of the system.
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Software Version
This operation manual corresponds to following versions of the system control software.

• High power type (32 kW): 1,2, 1.3, 1.4

• Standard type (12.5 kW): 1.0, 1.2, 1.4

Service Life
The system lifetime is 10 years (based on Shimadzu's criteria) assuming the specified maintenance
checks are performed.

Disposal Precautions

When disposing of the system, contact your Shimadzu service

representative.
An improper disposal of this system may pollute the environment by
substances contained in parts.

Action for Environment (WEEE)

To all users of Shimadzu equipment
in the European Union:
Equipment marked with this symbol indicates that it was sold on or after 13th August 2005, which
means it should not be disposed of with general household waste. Note that our equipment is for
industrial/professional use only.

WEEE Mark

Contact your Shimadzu service representative when the equipment has reached the
end of its life. They will advise you regarding the equipment take-back.
With your co-operation we are aiming to reduce contamination from waste electronic and electrical
equipment and preserve natural resource through re-use and recycling.
Do not hesitate to ask Shimadzu service representative, if you require further information.

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Warning and Caution Labels 1

The following safety labels, which describe handling precautions, are attached to the system. With
adequate understanding of the contents on these labels and the warning/caution items in this manual,
operate the system safely. 1
Inspect the safety labels periodically (once a year).
If any label is peeled or unreadable by stain or scratch, replace it with a new one.
For new labels, contact your Shimadzu service representative.
1
1

23 1
90
1
5
a
4

67 1
8

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4 5

9 0

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Abbreviations 1
The following are the abbreviations used in this manual.
Abbreviations

APR Anatomical Program

Description
1
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility

FPD Flat Panel Detector

1
LED Light Emitting Diode

PACS Picture Archiving and Communication Systems

SID Source Image Distance 1

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Contents

Preface

Precautions in Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Be Sure to Read the Following to Prevent Explosion,
Electric Shock, or Injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
Cautions on Use and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Cautions on Radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
System Movement Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Cautions on Cleaning and Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Cautions Relating to Cellular Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Cautions on Electromagnetic Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
Service Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
Disposal Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
Action for Environment (WEEE)
To all users of Shimadzu equipment
in the European Union: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
Warning and Caution Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xix
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxi

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.2 Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.4 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4.1 Operation Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4.2 Transportation and Storage Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.4.3 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.4.4 Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.5 Classification of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Protection Method Against Electric Shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Classification of Applied Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

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Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Degree of Protection Against Liquid Ingress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
For Use in an Oxygen-rich Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
For Use in Flammable Atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Classification of Installation Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1.6 Operator Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

1.7 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Chapter 2 Part Names and Descriptions

2.1 External Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.2 Grip Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Emergency Brake Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.3 Power Supply Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Status Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2.4 X-Ray Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

High Power Type (32 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Standard Type (12.5 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2.5 Collimator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Status Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

2.6 Hand Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

2.7 Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2.8 Apron Hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2.9 Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2.10 Main Circuit Breaker
and Additional Protective Grounding Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.10.1Main Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.10.2Additional Protective Grounding Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Chapter 3 Basic Operation

3.1 Starting and Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.1.1 Starting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.2 Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Auto-Power-OFF Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

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3.2 Warm-up the X-Ray Tube Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.2.1 Warm-up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.3 Moving the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 1
3.3.1 Posture for moving the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Correct posture for moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Examples of moving in unsafe manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.3.2 Travel Mode and Inch-Mover Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
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Normal Travel Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Low-Speed Travel Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Inch-Mover Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 1
3.3.3 Obstruction Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Obstruction Detector Cancel Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.3.4 Emergency Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Releasing the Emergency Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 1
3.4 Arm Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.4.1 Locking and Releasing the Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Releasing the Arm Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Setting the Arm Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
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3.4.2 Positioning the X-Ray Tube Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
3.4.3 Setting the Irradiation Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Adjusting the Irradiation Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Irradiation Field Reference Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
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3.5 Setting the Radiography Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3.5.1 Setting the Radiography Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5.2 Setting the Radiography Parameters
3-21
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Using the Anatomical Programs (APR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3.5.3 Manually Setting the Radiography Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

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Setting the X-ray Tube Voltage (kV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Setting the Current-Time Product (mAs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Changing the Focal Spot (only for High Power Type (32 kW)) . . . . . 3-22

3.6 X-Ray Radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

3.6.1 Radiography Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3.6.2 Low-Battery Radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
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Current-Time Product Limits for Low Battery Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
3.6.3 Additional Radiography Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
3.7 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 1
3.7.1 Charging After Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3.7.2 Charging Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

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Chapter 4 Advanced Operation

4.1 User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.1.1 Entering the User Settings Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Registering Changed Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Not Registering Changed Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.1.2 Personal ID Setting [Pid] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.1.3 Power-Assist Setting [PAS] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.1.4 Acceleration Setting [Acc] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.1.5 Steer Control Setting [stc] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.1.6 Backward Power-Assist Setting [bAC] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.1.7 Auto-Power-Off Time Setting [APO] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.1.8 Buzzer Setting [bon] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.1.9 Collimator Lamp Control Setting [LAP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.1.10APR Settings at Startup [aPr] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.1.11Operation Sound Setting [Snd] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Pattern Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Setting the Pattern Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Setting the Sound Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Setting the sound emitted during X-ray exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Setting the sound emitted when radiography preparation is finished. 4-11
Setting the sound emitted during system travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Checking the Sound Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

4.2 Changing the Operation Sound Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

4.2.1 Changing the Sound Volume Emitted During X-Ray Exposure or When
Radiography Preparation Is Finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.2.2 Using the Collimator Lamp Button to Adjust Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4.3 Changing Anatomical Program Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4.3.1 Registering Anatomical Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Registration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4.3.2 Deleting Unused Anatomical Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Deleting Unused Anatomical Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
How to Use the Deleted Anatomical Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Chapter 5 Optional Features

5.1 Disposable Wipes Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.2 Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.2.1 Using the Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.2.2 Operable Range of the Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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5.2.3 Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3 Protective Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.1 Using the Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 1
5.4 Dose Area Product Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.4.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
VacuDAP 1570015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
VacuDAP 1580015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
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5.4.2 Using the Dose Area Product Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4.3 Cleaning the Dose Area Product Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.5 Dose Calculation Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 1
5.5.1 Using the Dose Calculation Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5.6 Distance Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.7 Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5.7.1 Using the Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
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5.8 Changing the Grip Bar Height (Only for High Power Type (32 kW))
5-17
5.9 Luminous Hand Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
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5.9.1 Using the Luminous Hand Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
5.10 Additional Hand Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.11 Grid Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 1
5.12 Large Cassette Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
5.13 FPD Upgrade (Only for High Power Type (32 kW)) . . . . . . . . 5-22
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
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6.1 Warning Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3 Releasing the Brake in Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 1
6.3.1 Activating the Brake Release Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.3.2 Releasing the Brake in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.4 Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.4.1 Confirming the Usage Period, Count and Distance Information for Each
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Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.4.2 Temporarily Disabling the Replacement Time Display Function . . . . . 6-8
6.5 Storing the System for a Long Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
6.5.1 Storage Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
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Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspection

7.1 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

7.1.1 Daily Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Inspection for Warning and Caution Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7.1.2 Periodic Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Periodic Inspection (by Shimadzu Service Representative) . . . . . . . . 7-6

7.2 Cleaning the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

7.3 Periodic Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Fuse Rating List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Chapter 8 Specifications

8.1 Environmental Conditions of EMC

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Classification of EMI in Accordance with EN/IEC60601-1-2: 2007 . . . 8-2
Performance to Be EMC Immunity Tested (Essential Performance) . . 8-2
Cable List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Option List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration
- Electromagnetic Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration
- Electromagnetic Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration
- Electromagnetic Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Recommended Separation Distances between Portable and Mobile
RF Communications Equipment and the EQUIPMENT or SYSTEM . . 8-7

8.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

8.2.1 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
8.2.2 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
8.2.3 High-Voltage Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
High Power Type (32 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Standard Type (12.5 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
8.2.4 X-ray Tube Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
High Power Type (32 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Standard Type (12.5 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
8.2.5 Collimator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
8.2.6 X-ray Tube Unit Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
8.2.7 Minimum Inherent Filtration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

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8.2.8 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
8.2.9 Custom Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
8.3 Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 1
8.3.1 General Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
8.4 X-Ray Tube Unit Reference Axis and Focal Spot Position . . . 8-16
8.5 Radiography Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 1
8.5.1 High Power Type (32 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Normal Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Low-Battery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
8.5.2 Standard Type (12.5 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21 1
Normal Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Low-Battery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22

8.6 Anatomical Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23

8.6.1 High Power Type (32 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
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8.6.2 Standard Type (12.5 kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
8.7 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Name Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30 1
Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Indication Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Other Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
8.7.1 Labeling For X-Ray Tube Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
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Name Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Indication Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35 1
Other Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36

8.8 Statement of Compliance [For Europe] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37

8.8.1 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
8.8.2 Company's Quality System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
1
8.8.3 International Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
8.9 Statement of Compliance with Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
8.10 Manufacturer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40 1

Chapter 9 Appendix 1
9.1 Information on Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.1.1
9.1.2
Radiation Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-2
9-2
1
9.1.3 For Radiation Protection of Patients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.1.4 For Radiation Protection of Medical Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
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9.1.5 Entrance surface dose - reference value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

9.1.6 Deterministic effect (ICRP60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9.2 Check List for Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.3 Safety Check Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Index

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 Chapter 1
Overview
1

J Contents
1.1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.2 Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.4 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
1.5 Classification of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
1.6 Operator Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
1.7 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
1 Overview

1.1 Applications
The MobileArt Evolution is a general purpose mobile digital X-ray system, which can be moved
freely throughout a hospital to directly obtain X-ray images of various areas of the body.

Do NOT use the system for any other purpose than indicated above.
Do NOT connect the system to any other equipment, either by electrical
or mechanical means, or modify the system.

1.2 Principle
A portable design and the ability to operate on rechargeable batteries enable a single staffer to
transport the system to any location within a building. The system is generally used for bedside X-
ray radiography and radiography during surgery.
During X-ray radiography, X-rays are irradiated from the X-ray tube unit and detected at a manual
X-ray film cassette or photo-stimulated luminescence cassette after passing through the patient's
body, and the captured image is recorded.
When using the optional FPD upgrade kit, X-rays that pass through the patient's body are detected by
the flat panel detector. The captured image is then recorded to the system's internal memory device
while a reference image is displayed on the touch screen monitor. Images can be subjected to various
types of image processing (high power type (32 kW) only).
In addition, captured images can be transferred outside the system via an external network.

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1.3 Features 1
‹ Reliable, High Image Quality
There are two selections for MobileArt Evolution: the standard type with enhanced mobility and
handiness, and the high power type (32 kW max.) allowing shorter time exposure. Even for a patient
1
who has difficulty maintaining a fixed posture, sharp images with reduced blurring can be obtained.
The specification differences between the two types are as follows:
Type Maximum Power Tube Voltage Focus
1
Standard Type (12.5 kW) 12.5 kW 40 to 125 kV 0.7 mm

High Power Type (32 kW) 32 kW 40 to 133 kV 0.7 / 1.3 mm

1
‹ Smooth and Quiet Movement
Power-assisted technology allows moving the system easily and quietly.
1
‹ Compact Design
Excellent forward visibility allows moving freely through even tight spaces.
Depending on the height of column, there are the tall column type (Type T) and the short column
type (Type S).
1
‹ Easy Positioning
The system can be freely and quickly maneuvered into position using the Inch-Mover buttons to
move the main body and to swivel the column to move the X-ray tube unit.
1
‹ High Frequency Inverter
Using a high-frequency inverter which generates high voltage (with a maximum frequency of
60 kHz) provides efficient X-ray generation with low-ripple distortion.
1
‹ Standard Anatomical Programs
Anatomical programs (APR) are installed as standard, to easily allow setting radiography
parameters.
1
‹ Cordless System
The built-in battery enables the obtaining of X-ray images without plugging in the system.
1
‹ Status Indicator Lamp
The status indicator lamp illuminates or blinks in response to X-ray exposure or system
abnormalities. This allows a visual confirmation of the system status.
1
‹ FPD Upgrade (Only for High Power Type (32 kW))
If the DR system is equipped, the DR radiography can be made available.

Immediate Response 1
A reference image appears on the display in about 3 seconds, allowing on-site image confirmation.

High Throughput
Improves workflow by eliminating the need to prepare a cassette, develop images, or read CR plates,
and by the hospital internal network to send image data to an imager or PACS.
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1.4 Environmental Conditions

To obtain proper performance, be sure to use the system under the specified environmental
conditions.

Charge the battery under conditions described in "1.4.1 Operation

Environment" P.1-4, not "1.4.2 Transportation and Storage Environment" P.1-
5.

1.4.1 Operation Environment

Use the system under the environmental conditions listed below:

The installation of a dedicated air-conditioner in the examination room is recommended if the
building air-conditioning cannot meet the necessary environmental conditions.

Do NOT use the system in an oxygen-rich environment.

The use of the system in an oxygen-rich environment may cause fatal or
serious injuries or damage to the system due to easy ignition.

Even under the prescribed conditions, avoid rapid changes of

temperature or humidity.
Condensation may occur and cause failure. Also, rust or corrosion may occur
inside the system.

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Item Specifications
1
General The system which is used in hospitals, corridor, patient room etc.

Atmosphere No explosive or corrosive gases

Ambient temperature 10 to 40 °C 1
Relative humidity 30 to 85 % (with no condensation)

Atmospheric pressure 800 to 1060 hPa

Environment luminosity 150 to 500 lx

1
Condition of visibility Ambient brightness is 100 lx min., 800 lx max.

Frequency of use 15000 exposures / year

1
1.4.2 Transportation and Storage Environment
1
Item Specifications

Ambient Temperature -10 to 40 °C

Relative Humidity 30 to 85 % (with no condensation) 1

Atmospheric Pressure 700 to 1060 hPa

1
1.4.3 Power Supply

Item Specifications
1
Phase Single phase AC

Frequency 50/60 Hz

Standard Voltages
100, 110, 120, 200, 220, 230, 240 V
(Set to one of the voltages when installing)
1
Voltage Fluctuation Range ±10 % of nominal voltage

Supply Capacity 1 kVA

1
100, 110, 120 V: Max. 1.0 Ω
Power Supply Impedance
200, 220, 230, 240 V: Max. 4.0 Ω

1
Be sure to use the power supply specified in the operation manual.
Using a power supply other than the one specified may cause equipment
malfunction or serious accidents such as fire, smoke emission, or explosions. 1
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1.4.4 Grounding

Ground Terminal: Max. ground resistance: 100 Ω

Additional Ground Terminal: Max. ground resistance: 100 Ω

Be sure to connect the equipment only to a (commercial) power outlet

with a ground terminal.
If the outlet does not have a ground terminal, electric shock may occur.

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1.5 Classification of Equipment 1

This system is classified as follows, based on safety standards for electrical medical equipment.

J Protection Method Against Electric Shock 1

Class I equipment (when connected by the power supply plug)
Internally-powered equipment (when powered by the battery)
1
J Classification of Applied Parts
Equipment including Type B Applied Parts

J Operation Mode 1
Continuous operation with intermittent loading

J Degree of Protection Against Liquid Ingress

Ordinary equipment
1
J For Use in an Oxygen-rich Environment
1

Do NOT use the system in an oxygen-rich environment.

1
The use in an oxygen-rich environment may cause fatal or serious injuries or
damage to the system due to easy ignition.
1
J For Use in Flammable Atmosphere

Do NOT use the system or system in the presence of flammable

1
anesthetics gas.
It may cause an explosion.
1
J Classification of Installation Type
Mobile equipment
1

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1.6 Operator Profile

Item Details

Age that person can obtain the license of Radiologic Technologist or a

Age
license equal to it.

Sex No limitation

Nationality No limitation

Radiological Technologist or person who has a license equal to it.

Education
The capacity to read and understand the operation manual.

Knowledge Radiological Technologist or person who has a license equal to it.

Language Can read and understand English.

Necessary.
Experience Every operator needs to take training for operating the system before
using it.

Minimum of 0.7 visibility (corrected vision with lenses acceptable).

Permissible impairments
No serious physical impairments in general health or extremities.

Minimum height of 140 cm to ensure clear visibility ahead of system

Others
during transport.

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1.7 Symbols 1
The symbols used on the system are shown below:

Symbol Location Meaning

1
On key switch Power ON
1
On key switch Power OFF

1
On name plate Alternating current

Inside the equipment, where protective

1
earth conductor in power cord is Protective earth ground
connected

On name plate Refer to the operation manual 1

Observe described items, or refer to the
On warning and caution labels
operation manual

1
On name plate Refer to the operation manual

1
On name plate Year and month of manufacture

On name plate Manufacturer

1

On name plate Serial number 1

Inch-Mover Buttons

On collimator ^ Reference
"3.3.2 Travel Mode and Inch-Mover
1
Buttons" P.3-11

1
Arm lock release button

On guide handle ^ Reference

"3.4.1 Locking and Releasing the Arm"
P.3-16

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Symbol Location Meaning

Emergency brake release button

On left of grip bar ^ Reference

"6.3 Releasing the Brake in Emergency"
P.6-5

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Part Names and
2

Descriptions
J Chapter Contents

2.1 External Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

2.2 Grip Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
2.3 Power Supply Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
2.4 X-Ray Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.5 Collimator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
2.6 Hand Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
2.7 Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
2.8 Apron Hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
2.9 Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
2.10 Main Circuit Breaker and Additional Protective Grounding
Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
2 Part Names and Descriptions

2.1 External Appearance

Column

X-ray Tube
Unit
Arm (P.2-13)

Arm Joint (P.2-13)

Power Supply Panel(P.2-4)

X-ray Control Panel (P.2-6)

Collimator (P.2-10)

Grip Bar (P.2-3)

Hand Switch
(P.2-12)

Main Circuit Breaker

(P.2-16)

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2.2 Grip Bar 2

This bar is used to move the system. Squeezing the brake release bar releases the brake and allows
pushing or pulling the system in the desired direction.
2
Grip Bar

Brake Release Bar 2

2
Do NOT touch the brake release bar unless intending to move the
system.
Doing so will release the brake, allowing the system to move unexpectedly. 2

J Emergency Brake Release Button 2

When an accident occurs and the power-assist does not function, the brake can be released, allowing
users to manually move the system.
^ Reference "6.3 Releasing the Brake in Emergency" P.6-5
2
Emergency Brake Release Button

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2.3 Power Supply Panel

1 2

3
6

4 5

No. Name Function

1 Status Indicator Lamp Indicates system status by blinking or changing color.

Turning the key switches system power ON or OFF .

2 Key Switch
The key can be removed only in the OFF position.

Normally indicates the amount of energy remaining in the battery, but

3 Battery Indicator
also indicates charging status during battery recharging.

Power Line Connection

4 Illuminates when connected to a power outlet.
Indicator Lamp

Blinks when battery is being charged.

5 Charging Lamp
Illuminates when charging is complete.

Used to stop travel movement in an emergency situation.

6 Emergency Stop Button
^ Reference "3.3.4 Emergency Stop Button" P.3-14

• Documents and other papers can be put on the power supply panel.

• Do NOT place more than a total mass of 1 kg on the power supply panel.

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J Status Indicator Lamp

The status indicator lamp changes color in the following sequence, according to system status.
2

If the status indictor lamp is red, the code is displayed on the mAs 2
display on the X-ray control panel. If the status indicator is red, please
carefully read "6 Troubleshooting" P.6-1 and take the appropriate
measures.
2

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2.4 X-Ray Control Panel

In this operation manual, the descriptions are illustrated by the high power type (32 kW).
For the usage of the standard type (12.5 kW) is the same usage as the high power type (32 kW).
J High Power Type (32 kW)
1 2 3 4 5

6
16

7
17
8
18

15 14 13 12 11 10 9

Display/
No. Description Function
Button

Radiography Ready
1 Illuminates when ready for radiography.
Indicator Lamp

X-ray Irradiation
2 Illuminates whenever X-rays are being emitted.
Indicator Lamp

Standby Indicator Illuminates when the system is ready to prepare for X-ray
3
Lamp radiation.

Warning Indicator
4 Illuminates when the system does not function correctly.
Lamp

Malfunction Indicator
5 Illuminates if system malfunctions.
Lamp

Travelling Warning Enables you to set the volume of the sound emitted during
6
Sound X-ray exposure or when radiography preparation is finished.

FPD/Cassette Cassette Mode: Normally left LED illuminated

7 Radiography Mode FPD Mode: Right LED illuminated or blinked
Button (FPD radiography mode can be selected if FPD is upgraded).

Changes focus of the X-ray tube. Toggles between large and

8 Focus Mode Button small focuses with each press, where illuminated LED
indicates small focus.

Switches collimator lamp ON or OFF. Also used in

Collimator Lamp combination with the key switch for obstruction detector
9 canceling function.
Button
^ Reference "3.3.3 Obstruction Detector" P.3-13

Remote Controller Switches between infrared remote controller enabled (LED

10
Button ON) and disabled (LED OFF) modes.

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No. Description
Display/
Button
Function 2
DR Long-Term LED illuminates when DR long-term exposure mode is
11
Exposure Button selected. (This can be used if FPD is upgraded).

mAs Display /
2
Displays mAs setting. Pressing buttons sets the current-time
12 Current-Time Product
product.
Buttons

2
kV Display / Tube
13 Displays kV setting. Pressing buttons sets the tube voltage.
Voltage Buttons

2
14 User Settings Button ^ Reference "4.1 User Settings" P.4-2

15 Registration Button Registers anatomical programs and user settings

2
Selects imaging of the head region (head, face, nose, ear,
neck, etc.).

Selects imaging of the chest region (collarbone, ribs,

shoulder blade, thoracic spine, etc.). 2
Selects imaging of the abdomen region (abdomen, lumbar,
etc.).

Imaging Region
Selects imaging of the waist region (pelvis, coccyx, fetus,
femur, etc.).
2
16
Selection Buttons
Selects imaging of the leg region (knee, shin, etc.).

Selects imaging of the foot region (heel, foot, toes, etc.).

2
Selects imaging of the arm region (upper arm, elbow, wrist,
etc.).
2
Selects imaging of the hand region (hand, fingers, etc.).

Selects frontal projection.

Projection Direction
2
17 Selects lateral projection.
Selection Buttons

Selects oblique projection.

2
Selects Thin.

Body Thickness
18 Selects Normal.
Selection Buttons
2
Selects Thick.

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J Standard Type (12.5 kW)

1 2 3 4 5

6
13

14

15

12 11 10 9 8 7

Display/
No. Description Function
Button

Radiography Ready
1 Illuminates when ready for radiography.
Indicator Lamp

X-ray Irradiation
2 Illuminates whenever X-rays are being emitted.
Indicator Lamp

Standby Indicator Illuminates when the system is ready to prepare for X-ray
3
Lamp radiation.

Warning Indicator
4 Illuminates when the system does not function correctly.
Lamp

Malfunction Indicator
5 Illuminates if system malfunctions.
Lamp

Travelling Warning Enables you to set the volume of the sound emitted during
6
Sound X-ray exposure or when radiography preparation is finished.

Switches collimator lamp ON or OFF. Also used in

Collimator Lamp combination with the key switch for obstruction detector
7 canceling function.
Button
^ Reference "3.3.3 Obstruction Detector" P.3-13

Remote Controller Switches between infrared remote controller enabled (LED

8
Button ON) and disabled (LED OFF) modes.

mAs Display /
Displays mAs setting. Pressing buttons sets the current-time
9 Current-Time Product
product.
Buttons

kV Display / Tube
10 Displays kV setting. Pressing buttons sets the tube voltage.
Voltage Buttons

11 User Settings Button ^ Reference "4.1 User Settings" P.4-2

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No. Description
Display/
Button
Function 2
12 Registration Button Registers anatomical programs and user settings

Selects imaging of the head region (head, face, nose, ear,

neck, etc.).
2
Selects imaging of the chest region (collarbone, ribs,
shoulder blade, thoracic spine, etc.).

Selects imaging of the abdomen region (abdomen, lumbar,

2
etc.).

Selects imaging of the waist region (pelvis, coccyx, fetus,

13
Imaging Region
Selection Buttons
femur, etc.).
2
Selects imaging of the leg region (knee, shin, etc.).

Selects imaging of the foot region (heel, foot, toes, etc.).

2
Selects imaging of the arm region (upper arm, elbow, wrist,
etc.).

Selects imaging of the hand region (hand, fingers, etc.).

2
Selects frontal projection.

14
Projection Direction
Selection Buttons
Selects lateral projection.
2
Selects oblique projection.

Selects Thin.
2
Body Thickness
15 Selects Normal.
Selection Buttons

Selects Thick.
2

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2.5 Collimator

1
2

No. Description Function

1 Status Indicator Lamp Indicates system status by blinking or changing color.

Arm Lock Release Buttons Pressing the arm lock release button unlocks the column rotation,
2
(All Free button) vertical X-ray tube unit movement, and arm extension/contraction.

When the arm is unlocked, pressing the inch-mover buttons will move
3 Inch-Mover Buttons the system forward or backward in small increments (about 5 cm/s).
When the arm is locked, the inch-mover buttons are non-functional.

Irradiation Field Adjustment

4 Adjusts the size of the irradiation field.
Knobs

Used to measure SID (distance between focal spot and cassette or

5 Tape Measure
imaging unit).

Used to switch the collimator lamp ON or OFF. It has the same

function as the (collimator lamp button) on the X-ray control
6 Collimator Lamp Button panel.
When the arm is locked, switches the system travel alert sound ON or
OFF.

7 Added Filters Mount Mounts an added filter.

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J Status Indicator Lamp

The status indicator lamp changes color in the following sequence, according to system status.
2

If the status indictor lamp is red, the code is displayed on the mAs
2
display on the X-ray control panel. If the status indicator is red, please
carefully read "6 Troubleshooting" P.6-1 and take the appropriate
measures.
2

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2.6 Hand Switch

1
2

No. Name Function

When held down, the radiography ready indicator lamp illuminates

Radiography Preparation green to indicate that the system has finished preparation for
1 Button radiography. Pressing and immediately releasing the button allows
(pushed to first level) switching the collimator lamp ON and OFF.
^ Reference "3.4.3 Setting the Irradiation Field" P.3-19

When this button is pressed while the radiography ready indicator is lit
X-Ray Exposure Button
2 green, the X-ray irradiation indicator lamp illuminates yellow and
(pushed to second level)
radiography is performed.

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2.7 Arm 2

2
1

2
2

2
3

No. Name Function

2
Arm Lock Release Button Pressing the arm lock release button unlocks the column rotation,
1
(All Free button) vertical X-ray tube unit movement, and arm extension/contraction.

2 Arm Joint Mechanism that holds the X-ray tube unit.

This lever has the same function as the arm lock release button. It
2
3 Arm Lock Release Lever allows unlocking the arm by lifting up the X-ray tube unit while
holding the arm lock release lever down.

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2.8 Apron Hanger

This hanger is used for hanging X-ray protective aprons.
.

Apron Hanger

• Use the apron hanger only for hanging aprons.

• Do NOT hang objects over 7 kg on each apron hanger.

• Do NOT hang an apron on the apron hanger when the arm is not
locked.

• Move the system carefully if an apron is on the apron hanger,

especially when moving the system over any changes in floor level
or on slopes.

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2.9 Power Cable 2

Use when the battery charging.
Move the system to a nearby outlet, pull out the power plug from the front of the system and insert it
into the power outlet.
2
When pulling out the power cable, the cable is held within the range to where click sound from the
cable reel can be heard. The cable is rewound in the range where no sound from the cable reel can be
heard. 2

2
Power Cable

• Do not place the system in such a position that it is difficult to insert

and pull out the plug. 2
• When pulling out the power cable, hold the plug portion and do NOT
apply excessive force to the cable.
Excessive force may damage the cable or internal cable reel. 2
• When rewinding the cable, hold the plug until it is completely
retracted.
2

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2.10Main Circuit Breaker and Additional Protective

Grounding Wire

Additional Protective
Grounding Wire
Main Circuit Breaker
ON
OFF

2.10.1 Main Circuit Breaker

The main circuit breaker opens or closes the connection between the battery and internal circuits.
If an overcurrent flows from the battery, the main circuit breaker detects the overcurrent and
automatically switches OFF.

If the main circuit breaker switches OFF frequently, stop using the
system and contact your Shimadzu service representative.

• Keep the main circuit breaker switched OFF when not using the system for any
long period of time.

• The system can not be used when the main circuit breaker is turned OFF.

• If the main circuit breaker is switched OFF while the key switch is turned ON, the
connection between the battery and the internal circuits is closed, and the system
may remain ON for some time due to the residual charge within the internal
circuits.

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2.10.2 Additional Protective Grounding Wire

2

2
While charging, Shimadzu recommends connecting the additional protective
grounding wire to a grounding terminal with a grounding resistance of 100 Ω or less.
2

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 Chapter 3
3Basic Operation
J Chapter Contents
3.1 Starting and Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.2 Warm-up the X-Ray Tube Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
3.3 Moving the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
3.4 Arm Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
3.5 Setting the Radiography Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
3.6 X-Ray Radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
3.7 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
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3.1 Starting and Shutting Down the System

3.1.1 Starting the System

To start the system, turn the key switch to the ON position.

The system confirms its functions before the remaining battery charge is indicated on the battery
indicator. After the battery charge status has been indicated, the system can be moved, the arm lock
released, or X-ray radiography operations performed. When the (standby indicator lamp) is
illuminated, radiography can be performed. The following limits are placed on X-ray radiography
depending on the remaining battery charge display.

No. Battery Indicator X-ray Radiography Availability

1 ~ Radiography is possible.

Low Battery - only low-battery radiography is possible.

2
Blinking ^ Reference "3.6.2 Low-Battery Radiography" P.3-26

Radiography is not possible. Immediately charge the battery.

3
^ Reference "3.7 Charging the Battery" P.3-27

Indicator segment is illuminated if shown in black J and off if shown in white F above.

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• The (standby indicator lamp) will illuminate almost immediately if restarting 3

the system directly after shutting it down; It may take as long as one minute to
illuminate if restarting after the system has not been performed over a long period
of time.
3
• If the key switch is turned ON with buttons or levers left ON, code d4 to d11
appears on the mAs display. Release the switch or lever.

• If the key switch is turned ON with the hand switch still depressed, code F64
or F65 appears on the mAs display. Release the hand switch.
3
• Please note that the battery voltage rises temporarily immediately after the key
switch is turned ON . As a result, the battery indicator will indicate more than
the actual remaining charge. After the system is used for a while, the battery 3
display will return to its actual remaining charge.

• If the key switch is turned ON with the emergency stop button still depressed,
code F6d appears on the mAs display.
If the emergency stop button is reset after the key switch is turned ON with
3
the emergency stop button in the pressed state, code d13 will appear and the
system will lock tight. In this case, restart the system while the emergency stop
button is in the reset state. 3

* It is possible to change the APR indicated when starting the system. 3

See "4.1 User Settings" P.4-2.

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3.1.2 Shutting Down the System

To shut down the system, turn the key switch to the OFF position.

• When leaving the system unattended, be sure to turn the key switch to OFF ,
remove the key, and keep it in an appropriate place.

• When not using the system for a long period of time, turn the main circuit breaker
to OFF.

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J Auto-Power-OFF Function
When the key switch is ON , the auto-power-off function shuts the system off if not used for a
3
long time. The auto-power-off function default setting is 15 minutes. When the auto-power-off
function starts up, [at OFF] is displayed on the X-ray control panel until the system is shut off. When
the power plug is connected, [at OFF] will not disappear even if the system is shut off.
To reset from the auto-power-off condition, turn the key switch OFF , wait three seconds, then
3
turn it back ON .

* The time setting can be changed if necessary. 3

See "4.1 User Settings" P.4-2.

3
• When the auto-power-off function is started with the connection of the power plug,
disconnect the power plug to restart the system.

• When the system is used by connecting the power plug, deactivate the auto-
power-off function or set the auto-power-off time to 30 minutes.

• Even if the auto-power-off function shuts the system off, the battery will continue
3
to consume a small amount of power. When the system is not in use, turn the key
switch to OFF .

• If the battery indicator displays no illuminated portion, the auto-power-off function 3

will automatically start in 5 minutes to prevent wearing out the battery.

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3.2 Warm-up the X-Ray Tube Unit

X-ray tube units must be warmed up before they can be used. Always age the X-ray tube unit prior to
using the system.

Always age the X-ray tube unit before starting radiography. In

particular, if X-ray tube voltage is set to over 100 kV, warm-up should be
performed on a daily basis.
Performing radiography without warm-up the X-ray tube unit may cause an
electrical discharge.

3.2.1 Warm-up Procedure

Usage Condition Warm-up Description

Warm-up 1
Generate X-rays, starting with the parameters indicated for Step 1
When using the X-ray tube unit for the
below, then successively generate X-rays indicated for each step,
first time that day
until reaching the X-ray tube voltage to be actually used. If anything
abnormal occurs, go back two steps and repeat the process.

When the X-ray tube voltage to be used

is 100 kV or higher Warm-up 2
Start generating X-rays at Step 3 and successively increase steps
When the X-ray tube voltage to be used until reaching the X-ray tube voltage to be actually used. If anything
is 100 kV or higher, after normally abnormal occurs, go back two steps and repeat the process.
using a voltage of 80 kV or less

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Warm-up Procedure
3
Current-Time Product
Step Tube Voltage (kV) Number of Times Pause (seconds)
(mAs)

1 60 10 2 40
3
2 70 10 2 40

3 80 10 2 40

4 90 10 2 40 3
5 100 10 2 40

6 110 10 2 40

7 115 10 2 40
3
8 120 10 2 40

10*
125

130
10

10
2

2
40

40
3
11* 133 10 2 40

* : For the standard type (12.5 kW), steps 10 and 11 of the warm-up procedure are not available. 3

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3.3 Moving the System

This section describes the posture for moving the system, the travel modes and how to stop moving.
In order to use safely, move the system with adequate understanding of this section.

3.3.1 Posture for moving the system

• To move the system, hold the grip bar securely.

Do NOT operate the grip bar using only one hand, or underhanded.
Doing so can result in not only operation errors and system damage, but
may also cause serious accident leading to injury or death.

• Do NOT lay your hand on the bar retaining cover when holding the
grip bar.
If you hold the grip bar while laying your hand on the cover, a force may
apply toward the rear, causing the system to suddenly accelerate and
move backward.

Bar retaining cover

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• When driving the system where people are present, near equipment, 3
or close to a wall, drive slowly to be able to stop immediately and
maintain safety in the surroundings.

• Do NOT touch the brake release bar unless intending to move the
system.
3
Doing so will release the brake, allowing the system to move
unexpectedly.
^ Reference "2.2 Grip Bar" P.2-3 3
• If the battery indicator is not illuminated, immediately charge the
battery.

• If the system moves abnormally, immediately stop using the system 3

and contact your Shimadzu service representative.

• The operator may experience static electric shock when moving the
3
system if their body has become statically charged, depending on
conditions such as humidity and type of clothing.

• When the [PAS] or [Acc] value for power-assist settings has been 3
changed, not only forward but also backward movement will be influenced.
To maintain the same backward movement, adjust the [bAc] value
accordingly.
3

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J Correct posture for moving

J Examples of moving in unsafe manner

Example 1: Pulling the grip bar with one hand to move the system
backward
The rear wheel may run over your foot.

Example 2: Pushing the system forward with one hand standing by the
side of the system in order to open the door with the other hand
The rear wheel may run over your foot.

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3.3.2 Travel Mode and Inch-Mover Buttons

3

3
• When moving the system, make sure that there are no obstacles
ahead.
The obstacle detector may not be able to detect light weight obstacles in
3
front of it, such as IV stands or cables from other equipment. Hitting an IV
stand or running over cables from other equipment could be very
dangerous to patients.
3
• Do NOT move the system over any steps or bumps greater than 2 cm,
or slopes steeper than 7 degrees. Always stop the system on a level
surface and avoid sloped surfaces.
Failure to do so may cause the system to roll down the slope or tip over. 3
• Do NOT operate this system outdoors.
This system is designed for indoor use only. Using this system outdoors
may lead to system failure.
3
The system can be moved using the normal travel mode, low-speed travel mode, or inch-mover
buttons.
By squeezing the brake release bar on the lower surface of the grip bar and pushing on the bar, the 3
system moves in the direction it is pushed. In addition, the system's power-assist technology allows
changing the travel speed according to how much force is applied.

J Normal Travel Mode

3
The system is in the normal travel mode when the arm is locked.
^ Reference "3.4.1 Locking and Releasing the Arm" P.3-16

Maximum speed is about 5 km/h.

3
(Maximum instantaneous travel speed: 6 km/h, may vary depending on condition)

* Travel characteristics can be changed. 3

See "4.1 User Settings" P.4-2.

J Low-Speed Travel Mode

If the arm is not locked, the system will automatically select the low-speed travel mode. 3
^ Reference "3.4.1 Locking and Releasing the Arm" P.3-16

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The traveling speed of the system will be limited to about half the normal speed and the degree of
power-assist is limited to about half of its normal level.

• Do Not move the system over bumps or other floor-level changes in

low-speed travel mode.
The system may tip over if the arm is not locked.

• Do Not move the system over slopes steeper than 5 degrees.

J Inch-Mover Buttons
Holding down the inch-mover buttons with the arm unlocked allows the movement of the system
forward or backward more slowly than in the low-speed travel mode. Maximum speed is about 5 cm/
s.
The inch-mover buttons can be operated continuously for about 10 seconds.
To continue using the buttons, press them again.
Motor power is lower than in the low-speed travel mode. If the system cannot be moved due to thick-
piled carpet, or other resistance, use the grip bar.
The system does not move if both inch-mover buttons are pressed simultaneously, or pressing one of
the buttons while the other is already pressed.

Inch-Mover Button
(moves forward) Inch-Mover Button
(moves backward)

If the system does not stop due to inch-mover button failure, stop the
system by pressing the emergency stop button on the power supply
panel.
^ Reference "3.3.4 Emergency Stop Button" P.3-14

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3.3.3 Obstruction Detector

3
The obstruction detector is located at the lower front part of the system. If the obstruction detector
hits an obstacle, the system will stop and the unit can only be moved backwards.

* The obstruction detector can be set to emit a sound if activated. 3

See "4.1 User Settings" P.4-2.

3
Obstruction Detector

J Obstruction Detector Cancel Function 3

If the obstruction detector is damaged, the obstruction detection function may remain ON (activated).
In this case, the obstruction detector cancel function can be used to temporarily cancel the
obstruction detector function, allowing the system to be moved.
3

3
• The obstruction detector cancel function is only a temporary
measure. If the obstruction detector does not function normally,
contact your Shimadzu service representative. 3
• While the obstruction detector cancel function is enabled, the
detector will not emit any sound, even if activated. Because there is
no auditory warning, be sure to pay careful attention to the area in
the periphery of the system while moving.
3
• After moving to a safe location, disable the obstruction detector
cancel function.
3
1 Turn the key switch to OFF .

2 Turn the key switch ON while pressing the

button) on the X-ray control panel.
(collimator lamp
3
* The obstruction detector cancel function is disabled when the key switch is turned to the OFF
position. To enable this function again, repeat Step 2 above.
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3.3.4 Emergency Stop Button

To stop system movement in an emergency, press the emergency stop button on the power supply
panel.
Radiography is not possible when the emergency stop button is depressed.

Emergency Stop
Button

• If you press the emergency stop button due to abnormal behavior of the
system, stop all operations and contact your Shimadzu service
representative.
• When the emergency stop button is pressed, turn the key switch to OFF
, and move the system to a safe location using the emergency brake
release function.
^ Reference "6.3 Releasing the Brake in Emergency" P.6-5

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J Releasing the Emergency Stop

To release the emergency stop button, if you have pressed it accidentally or pressed it for testing, turn
3
the key switch to OFF and turn the red portion of the emergency stop button in the direction of
the arrow.

Emergency Stop
Button
3

Do NOT turn the sliver-colored portion of the emergency stop button.

3

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3.4 Arm Operation

3.4.1 Locking and Releasing the Arm

The arm is in the locked position when the arm and the main unit are coupled at the arm joint section.
During radiography, the arm lock is released to allow the movement of the X-ray tube unit to the
imaging position.

Do NOT release the arm lock if the unit is on a slope greater than 5
degrees.
The system may tip over if the arm is rotated, extended/contracted, or moved
up or down on a slope greater than 5 degrees.

J Releasing the Arm Lock

Releasing the arm lock enables rotation, extension/contraction, and up/down movements of the arm.
In addition, radiography parameters are displayed on the X-ray control panel and radiography is
enabled. In this state, the system will be in the low-speed travel mode, where maximum travel speed
is limited to about half of the normal travel speed. The lock can be released in one of the following
three ways:
No. Location Meaning

Arm Lock Release Lift up the X-ray tube unit while holding down the arm lock release lever
1
Lever located at the arm joint section.

Arm Lock Release With pressing the arm lock release button at the guide handle grip, force the
2
Button arm slightly downward, and then lift up the X-ray tube unit.

Arm Lock Release With pressing the arm lock release button at the collimator control handle,
3
Button force the arm slightly downward, and then lift up the X-ray tube unit.

1
Arm Lock
Release
Lever View From A

3
Arm Lock
Release
Button

2Arm Lock Release Button

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J Setting the Arm Lock

Once the arm is locked, the system enters the normal travel mode and maximum speed is about 5 km/
3
h. (Maximum instantaneous travel speed: 6 km/h, may vary depending on condition)

Arm Lock
3
Release Button

3
Locking Pin

3
Locking Pin
Hole

3
1 Push the X-ray tube unit as far as possible toward the column until it
3
makes contact with the stopper, while pressing the arm lock release
button.

* The unit may feel heavy just before reaching the stopper. Be sure to push it all the way in.
3
2 Return the tilt of the X-ray tube unit and collimator to the center position.

3 Slowly push the X-ray tube unit down while pressing the arm lock release
3
button.

4 Insert the locking pin, located on the lower surface of the arm, into the
locking pin hole in the arm joint section.
3
5 After locking the arm, a sound is emitted and the status indicator lamp
switches OFF.

3
• When lowering the X-ray tube unit, ensure that the front of the
collimator does not hit the control panel buttons or the panel itself.
• Do NOT place your hand on the column cover.
By doing so, a part will protrude from a hole in the cover when the arm
3
moves up and down.

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3.4.2 Positioning the X-Ray Tube Unit

Do NOT rotate the X-ray tube unit more than ±180 degrees around the
arm axis.
Doing so may damage the cables.

The rotated and tilted position of the X-ray tube unit is held by frictional force (no button operations
are needed to change the tilt of the X-ray tube unit).
When positioning the X-ray tube unit, use the angle indicator label as a reference for rotating the unit
around the arm axis.

Angle Markings
Pointer

X-ray Tube Unit

• Use the angle indicator label as a reference for rotating the X-ray tube unit around the tube
axis. Turn the knob to secure it in place or release it.

X-ray Tube Unit

Angle Markings
Pointer
Knob

The knob has a stopper mechanism. DO NOT loosen the knob farther than the
stopper. The knob will fall off.

• Click stops are provided every 90 degrees as a tactile guide for positioning the X-ray tube unit
exactly both vertically and horizontally.

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3.4.3 Setting the Irradiation Field

3
J Adjusting the Irradiation Field
When setting the X-ray irradiation field, operate the irradiation field adjusting knobs on the front of
the collimator. Adjust the size of the irradiation field by referring to the following two guides: 3
• The tape measure attached to the side of the collimator
• The angle markings printed on the front of the collimator

3
Tape Measure Angle Markings

Irradiation Field Adjusting Knob

3
In addition, loosening the knob on the top of the collimator allows the collimator to be rotated around
the X-ray axis.
3

3
Knob
3

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J Irradiation Field Reference Light

Illuminating this light allows confirming the X-ray irradiation field.
The cross-hair intersection in the light field indicates the center of the X-ray irradiation field.
The collimator lamp buttons are located on the front of the collimator, the X-ray control panel, and
remote control (optional). Pressing any of these buttons switches on the collimator lamp. The
collimator lamp is automatically turned off after about 30 seconds. It is also turned off by pressing
the button once more.

* The collimator lamp can also be turned ON or OFF by pressing the radiography hand switch to the first
level and then immediately releasing it.
See "4.1 User Settings" P.4-2.

If radiography preparation is performed while the collimator lamp is illuminated, the

collimator lamp turns OFF. When radiography preparation is finished, the collimator
lamp turns ON again.
^ Reference If the collimator lamp does not turn ON again even after radiography preparation is
finished, see "4.1 User Settings" P.4-2.

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3.5 Setting the Radiography Parameters 3

3.5.1 Setting the Radiography Parameters
3
Radiography parameters on this system are set using two controls ⎯ X-ray tube voltage and current-
time product. Based on the radiography tube current-time product (mAs) setting, the system
automatically determines the maximum X-ray tube current (mA) and the shortest exposure time(s)
available within the rated limits of the system and X-ray tube unit. Radiography parameters can be 3
changed using the methods described below.
The radiography parameter settings permitted on the MobileArt Evolution are constrained by X-ray
tube voltage (kV), current-time product, and radiography mode.
^ Reference For more details regarding radiography parameter settings,
3
See "8.2 Specifications" P.8-8.

3.5.2 Setting the Radiography Parameters Using the Anatomical 3

Programs (APR)

When delivered, initial setting of anatomical Program is registered. Change the setting suitably in
accordance with the Radiography conditions often used by clinical.
3
^ Reference For more details regarding Anatomical Program initial settings,
See "8.6 Anatomical Program" P.8-23.
^ Reference For more details regarding Anatomical Program parameter settings,
See "4.3 Changing Anatomical Program Parameters" P.4-14.
3
Use the X-ray control panel buttons to select the registered radiography parameters. The LED light
for selected buttons will be illuminated.

1 Select the imaging region. 3

Imaging Imaging Imaging
Button Button Button
Region Region Region

Head Waist Arm

3
Chest Leg Hand

Abdomen Foot
3

2 Select the projection direction.

3
Projection Projection Projection
Button Button Button
Direction Direction Direction

Front Lateral Oblique 3

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3 Select the body thickness correction setting.

Body Body Body

Button Button Button
Thickness Thickness Thickness

Thin Normal Thick

Examples of selecting anatomical programs

Example of frontal projection of the abdomen of a patient with a standard body type.

1 Select the imaging region: Press the (abdomen).

2 Select the projection direction: Press the (frontal projection).

3 Select body thickness correction: Press the (normal).

3.5.3 Manually Setting the Radiography Parameters

When manually setting the radiography parameters, refer to the methods described
below.
If settings registered in the anatomical program are changed, the imaging region,
projection direction, and body thickness correction selection buttons will blink.

J Setting the X-ray Tube Voltage (kV)

The setting value is shown on the kV display.
• Press the [+] button to increase X-ray tube voltage setting in 1 kV increments.
• Press the [-] button to decrease X-ray tube voltage setting in 1 kV decrements.
• Hold down the [+] or [-] button to change the setting more quickly.

J Setting the Current-Time Product (mAs)

The set value is shown on the mAs display.
• Press the [+] button to increase the product in 1-step increments.
• Press the [-] button to decrease the product in 1-step decrements.
• Hold down the [+] or [-] button to change the setting more quickly.

J Changing the Focal Spot (only for High Power Type (32 kW))
Use the (focus mode button) to change between large and small focuses.
• When LED is not illuminated, a large focus is selected.
• When LED is illuminated, a small focus is selected.

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3.6 X-Ray Radiography 3

• X-ray tube units must be warmed up before they can be used. Always age the X-
ray tube unit before radiography.
3
^ Reference "3.2 Warm-up the X-Ray Tube Unit" P.3-6

• Inadequate warm-up may result in the X-ray tube unit discharging during
radiography.
3
^ Reference "3.4.1 Locking and Releasing the Arm" P.3-16

• Release the arm lock during radiography.

Radiography is not possible when the system is being moved. To perform
3
radiography, release the grip bar and inch-mover buttons.

• Using the collimator, adjust the X-ray irradiation field to the required range, and
then start radiography.
3
^ Reference "3.4.3 Setting the Irradiation Field" P.3-19

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3.6.1 Radiography Procedure

1 Select an anatomical program from the X-ray control panel, or set

radiography parameters from the current-time product and tube voltage
buttons.

2 Press the hand switch button to the first level (radiography preparation).
Radiography preparation begins and the status indicator lamp will blink green.

* • If the (standby indicator lamp) is not illuminated, radiography preparation cannot start.
Before pressing the hand switch, confirm that the indicator is illuminated.
• During radiography preparation, the collimator lamp will turn OFF automatically.

Pressing the Hand Switch

to the First Level

After radiography preparation has finished, the (radiography ready indicator lamp)
will be illuminated and the status indicator lamp is illuminated green and the collimator
lamp is illuminated again.

* • If an X-ray is not radiated within 30 seconds after the radiography preparation is finished,
the preparation will be automatically cancelled. To prepare for radiography again, release
the hand switch from the state pressed to the first level.
• To prevent the collimator lamp from turning ON again after the radiography preparation is
finished, see "4.1 User Settings" P.4-2.

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3 When the (radiography ready indicator lamp) is illuminated, press the

3
hand switch button to the second level (X-ray exposure).
Pressing the button starts X-ray exposure.
During X-ray exposure, the (X-ray irradiation indicator lamp) is illuminated, a sound
is emitted, and the status indicator lamp will be illuminated yellow.
3
* The sound volume during X-ray exposure can be made louder.
See "4.1 User Settings" P.4-2.

3
Pressing the Hand Switch

3
to the Second Level

After X-ray exposure, the [kV] and [mAs] displays will blink for 5 seconds. 3
The status indicator lamp will blink until the battery has recharged.

* • After performing radiography, another image cannot be taken until the battery is recharged.
Wait until the (standby indicator lamp) is illuminated before performing any operation.
3
Depending on the radiography parameters, this may require 1 minute or more.
• During radiography the hand switch (first and second levels) must be continuously and fully
depressed until the exposure finishes. If the switch is released before completion of the
exposure, the exposure will be terminated prematurely. In this case, the film may not be 3
clear due to insufficient X-ray exposure.
• When repeating radiography preparation, release the hand switch (first and second levels)
once.
3

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3.6.2 Low-Battery Radiography

No. Battery Indicator X-ray Radiography Availability

1 ~ Radiography is possible.

Low Battery ⎯ only low-battery radiography is possible.

2
Blinking ^ Reference "3.6.2 Low-Battery Radiography" P.3-26

Radiography is not possible. Immediately charge the battery

3
^ Reference "3.7 Charging the Battery" P.3-27

J Current-Time Product Limits for Low Battery Voltage

Low-battery radiography limits DR radiography parameters and exposure may take longer than
normal.

^ Reference "8.2.3 High-Voltage Generator" P.8-9

3.6.3 Additional Radiography Function

If the system is used continuously while the battery is low, radiography will not be possible.
After the battery indicator stops blinking, if additional radiography is needed, about ten more times is
possible (when radiography condition is general chest radiography).

1 Turn the key switch OFF .

2 Turn the key switch ON in combination with the (user settings

button).
When the LED is blinking on the battery indicator , low-battery radiography is
possible.

• Charge the battery as soon as possible if the necessary radiography is finished.

• The number of the possible radiography depends on the battery condition.

• Radiography will not be possible when the battery is depleted.

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3.7 Charging the Battery 3

• Charge the battery in a well-ventilated room. 3

• Do NOT cover the system during the charging of the battery.

• When pulling out the power cable, hold the plug portion and do NOT
3
apply excessive force to the cable.
Excessive force may damage the cable or internal cable reel.

• When rewinding the cable, hold the plug until it is completely 3

retracted.

3
• Charge the battery under the environmental conditions specified in "1.4
Environmental Conditions" P.1-4. Charging the battery under conditions
exceeding these limits may significantly reduce battery life and overall
performance. 3
• Attach an additional protective ground wire with maximum 100 Ω ground
resistance, during the charging of the battery.

• To maximize battery life and performance, recharge the battery after one or more 3
LEDs on the battery indicator go off. Charging a fully charged battery may have an
adverse affect on battery life and performance.

• System travel (movement) is not possible while the power cable is connected to a 3
power outlet.

• Radiography is not possible while charging.

When the key switch is set to ON
be performed.
, charging stops and X-ray radiography can
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3.7.1 Charging After Installation

To stabilize battery performance, it is recommended that, after installation, the system is used until
no battery indicator LEDs remain illuminated before recharging. Repeat this cycle several times.

3.7.2 Charging Procedure

1 Turn ON the main circuit breaker.

2 Turn the key switch OFF .

• Recharging is not possible with the key switch ON.

• When turning the key switch ON during the charging of the battery, wait more than
2 seconds until turning the key switch OFF again.

3 Pull the power plug out from the front of the system and insert it into a
power outlet.

Power Plug

The (power line connection indicator lamp) is illuminated. After about 10 seconds
the battery begins charging. During charging, the (charging lamp) is illuminated
and the battery indicator indicates the charging status.

Charging
Battery Indicator Charging Status
Lamp
Blinking Charging in progress.
~ indicates battery is at
least 90 % charged.
Illuminated
Fully charged.

Indicator segment is illuminated if shown in black J and off if shown in white F above.

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To charge a battery from a condition where all the lamps on Battery Indicator is OFF, it
takes approx. 5 hours to a level of 90 %, and approx. 8 hours to a level of 100 %. The 3
(charging lamp) illuminates when the battery is fully charged. In this state, the
(charging lamp) will turn OFF when turning ON the key switch.
The charging process automatically stops after 10 hours and the (charging lamp)
turns OFF. In this state, the battery is fully charged when all 5 lamps on the Battery
3
Indicator is illuminated.

• During charging, the battery indicator shows the charging status, not the amount 3
charged.

• Please note that the battery voltage rises temporarily immediately after charging.
As a result, the battery indicator will indicate more than the actual remaining
charge. After the system is used for a short period, the battery display will display
3
the actual remaining charge.
If charging is interrupted, the battery indicator will initially be lit up completely.
After a short period, the number of lights may decrease suddenly, but this does
not indicate a malfunction.
3

4 After charging, unplug and stow the power cable.

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Advanced Operation
4

J Chapter Contents
4.1 User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
4.2 Changing the Operation Sound Volume . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
4.3 Changing Anatomical Program Parameters . . . . . . . .4-14
4 Advanced Operation

4.1 User Settings

Item kV Display Description Ref.

Personal ID Setting Sets and changes personal ID numbers. P.4-4

Adjusts the operational characteristics of moving the

Power-Assist Setting P.4-4
system.

Acceleration Setting Adjusts the acceleration characteristics. P.4-5

Steer Control Setting Adjusts the turning characteristics. P.4-5

Backward Power-
Adjusts the backing characteristics. P.4-6
Assist Setting

Auto-Power-Off Time
Changes the setting time of the auto-power-off function. P.4-6
Setting

Sets volume of sound emitted from control panel buttons.

Buzzer Setting Sets volume of warning sound emitted when obstruction P.4-7
detector is activated.

Enables or disables using hand switch to control radiation

Collimator Lamp field reference light.
P.4-7
Control Setting Specifies radiation field reference light after radiography
preparation is finished.

APR Settings at
Specifies APR radiography parameters specified at startup. P.4-8
Startup

Sets the sound tone and volume of the sound emitted

Operation Sound
during X-ray exposure or system travel, or when P.4-9
Setting
radiography preparation is finished.

• The grade ability changes in accordance with user settings data (PAS,
Acc, and bAc) for the characteristics of moving the system. The grade
ability decreases when a set value is small. The grade ability increases
when a set value is large.

• When the [PAS] or [Acc] value for power-assist settings has been
changed, not only forward but also backward movement will be influenced.
To maintain the same backward movement, adjust the [bAc] value
accordingly.

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4.1.1 Entering the User Settings Mode

4
After holding down the (user settings button) for about 1 second, [usr ope] appears on the X-
ray control panel momentarily and the display returns to the user settings mode.
After changing to the user settings mode, [Pid] first appears on the kV display.
Toggle through the setting items by pressing kV [+] and kV [-] buttons.
4
Normal Mode
4
Press the (user settings button) for Press the (registration button).
or
4
about 1 second.
Press the (user settings button).

User Settings Mode

4

Press the kV [-] button. Press the kV [+] button.

4

If keyless entry is set, after changing to the user settings mode, [PAS] first
appears on the display. [Pid] does not appear on the display.
4

J Registering Changed Data 4

Press the (registration button).
This saves the changes to data, displays [rec ord] on the X-ray control panel, and returns to the
normal mode. 4
J Not Registering Changed Data
Press the (user settings button). 4
This returns to the normal mode without saving changes.

* It is possible to register changed data for multiple items at once. 4

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4.1.2 Personal ID Setting [Pid]

Personal ID number is displayed on the mAs display.

The personal ID number can be set using any 10 digits, from 0 to 9.
Press the mAs [+] and mAs [-] buttons to change personal ID number.
Other settings can be registered for each personal ID.

4.1.3 Power-Assist Setting [PAS]

The power-assist setting is displayed on the mAs display.

Press the mAs [+] and mAs [-] buttons to change the setting.

mAs Display Level of Power Assist

100 Easier to Move

95 K

: K

75 K
70 Normal

65 L

: L

35 L
30 Harder to Move

Power-assist is set to [70] when delivered.

If nothing else needs setting, press the (registration button) to register the settings. [rec ord]
appears on the X-ray control panel and the user settings mode returns to normal mode.

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4.1.4 Acceleration Setting [Acc]

4
The acceleration setting is displayed on the mAs display.
Press the mAs [+] and mAs [-] buttons to change the setting.

mAs Display Level of Acceleration Setting 4

100 Accelerates more quickly

95 K
4
: K

65 K
60 Normal 4
55 L

: L
4
35 L
30 Accelerates more slowly

Acceleration is set to 60 when delivered. 4

If nothing else needs setting, press the (registration button) to register the settings. [rec ord]
appears on the X-ray control panel and the user settings mode returns to normal mode.
4
4.1.5 Steer Control Setting [stc]

The steering setting is displayed on the mAs display.

Press the mAs [+] and mAs [-] buttons to change the setting.
4
mAs Display Effect on Steering

100 Easier to turn (normal) 4

95 K

K
4
90

: K

: L

55 L 4
50 Easier to go straight

Steering control is set to [100] when delivered. 4

If nothing else needs setting, press the (registration button) to register the settings. [rec ord]
appears on the X-ray control panel and the user settings mode returns to normal mode.

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4.1.6 Backward Power-Assist Setting [bAC]

The backward power-assist setting is displayed on the mAs display.

Press the mAs [+] and mAs [-] buttons to change the setting.

mAs Display Level of Power-Assist for Backward Movement

100 Easier to move backward

95 K

: K

85 K
80 Normal

75 L

: L

55 L
50 Harder to move backward

Backward power-assist is set to [80] when delivered.

If nothing else needs setting, press the (registration button) to register the settings. [rec ord]
appears on the X-ray control panel and the user settings mode returns to normal mode.

4.1.7 Auto-Power-Off Time Setting [APO]

The auto-power-off setting is displayed on the mAs display.

Press the mAs [+] and mAs [-] buttons to change the setting.

mAs Display Auto-Power-Off Delay

-- Auto-power-off not set

05 5 minutes

10 10 minutes

15 15 minutes (normal)

20 20 minutes

30 30 minutes

Auto-power-off is set to 15 minutes when delivered.

If nothing else needs setting, press the (registration button) to register the settings. [rec ord]
appears on the X-ray control panel and the user settings mode returns to normal mode.

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4.1.8 Buzzer Setting [bon]

4
The sound setting is displayed on the mAs display.
Press the mAs [+] and mAs [-] buttons to change the setting.

mAs Display Sound Setting

4
A sound is emitted when X-ray control panel buttons are pressed.
A sound is emitted if the obstruction detector is activated (unless the
obstruction detection feature is cancelled). 4
No sound is emitted when kV [+], [-] or mA [+], [-] buttons are held
down to change radiography parameters rapidly.
No sound is emitted when the obstruction detector is activated.

No sound is emitted when buttons on the X-ray control panel are

4
pressed (except when registering anatomical programs or changing
settings).
No sound is emitted when the obstruction detector is activated.
4
Sound is set to [on] when delivered.
If nothing else needs setting, press the (registration button) to register the settings. [rec ord]
appears on the X-ray control panel and the user settings mode returns to normal mode. 4
4.1.9 Collimator Lamp Control Setting [LAP]

Collimator lamp control setting is displayed on the mAs display.

4
Press the mA [+] and mA [-] buttons to change settings in the follow sequence:
[O-C]⇔[N-N]⇔[E-N]⇔[O-N]⇔[N-C]⇔[E-C]⇔[O-C]

Left Side of mAs Display Collimator Lamp Setting

4
After radiography preparation is finished, the collimator lamp is
illuminated until X-ray exposure starts, or for up to approximately 10
seconds, regardless of whether the collimator lamp is turned ON or
OFF when the radiography preparation starts.
4
The collimator lamp turns OFF during radiography preparation (stop
radiography preparation to turn ON the collimator lamp).

If the collimator lamp is ON, it turns OFF when radiography

4
preparation starts, then turns back ON after preparation is finished and
remains ON until X-ray exposure starts, or up to a maximum of about
10 seconds.

Right Side of mAs Display Collimator Lamp Setting

4
Enables using the hand switch to turn the collimator lamp ON/OFF.

Disables using the hand switch to turn the collimator lamp ON/OFF.
4
Collimator lamp control is set to [ O - C ] when delivered.
If nothing else needs setting, press the (registration button) to register the settings. [rec ord]
appears on the X-ray control panel and the user settings mode returns to normal mode. 4
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4.1.10 APR Settings at Startup [aPr]

The APR startup setting is displayed on the mAs display.

Press the mAs [+] and mAs [-] buttons to change the setting.

mAs Display APR Settings at Startup

Remembers and restores radiography parameters from just before the

0 power was shut OFF (if APR radiography parameters were changed
manually, the changed parameters are restored).

Restores the parameters for the APR that was used just before the
power was shut OFF (if APR radiography parameters were changed
1
manually, parameters registered for that APR are restored, rather than
the changed parameters).

Displays the parameters for the preselected APR. Select the APR
buttons to display at system startup on the X-ray control panel
2 (imaging region, projection direction, and body thickness correction).
The corresponding LEDs illuminate. The APR parameters specified
are displayed at system startup.

The APR startup setting is set to [ 0 ] when delivered.

If nothing else needs setting, press the (registration button) to register the settings. [rec ord]
appears on the X-ray control panel and the user settings mode returns to normal mode.

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4.1.11 Operation Sound Setting [Snd]

4
On the X-ray control panel, the 3rd digit of the mAs display displays the sound pattern setting No.
The 2nd digit shows the sound tone No. and the 1st digit shows the volume value.

mAs display, 3rd digit (sound pattern) 4

mAs display, 2nd digit (sound tone)
mAs display, 1st digit (sound volume)
Operation Sound Volume
Settings 4

4
Pattern Selection System Travel Alert Sound
Registration
Operation Sound Pattern
Tone Settings
Setting at Power-Up

Checking the Operation Sound

4
Pattern Tone and Volume

J Pattern Selection 4
Use the mAs [-] switch to select the sound pattern setting No.

3rd Digit in mAs Display

(Operation Sound Number)
Pattern 4
1 The sound emitted during X-ray exposure.

2 The sound emitted when radiography preparation is finished.

The sound emitted during system travel to alert people of approaching

4
3
mobile unit.

4
J Setting the Pattern Tone
Use the mAs [+] button to set the tone of the sound pattern.
Select from 7 sound tones. 4

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J Setting the Sound Volume

Set the sound volume.
The (sound volume) setting shown by the 1st digit of the mAs display increases each time the
sound button is pressed.

1st Digit in mAs Display

Sound Volume Setting
(Volume Setting Number)

No sound (during X-ray exposure a minimum level of operation

0
sound is emitted)

1 Minimum volume

2 K

3 K
4 Normal

5 L
6 High

Sound volume is set to "4" when shipped.

Even if the X-ray exposure sound is set to mute, a minimum level of sound is still
emitted to warn those in the vicinity that X-ray radiation is present.

J Setting the sound emitted during X-ray exposure.

1 Press the mAs [-] button until "1" is displayed in the third digit of the mAs
display.

2 Press the mAs [+] button to set the sound tone.

3 Press the (sound button) to set the sound volume.

4 Press the (registration button) to register the settings.

[rec ord] appears on the X-ray control panel and the user settings mode
returns to normal mode.

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J Setting the sound emitted when radiography preparation is finished.

4
1 Press the mAs [-] button until "2" is displayed in the third digit of the mAs
display.

2 Press the mAs [+] button to set the sound tone.

4
3 Press the (sound button) to set the sound volume.

4 Press the (registration button) to register the settings.

[rec ord] appears on the X-ray control panel and the user settings mode
4
returns to normal mode.

J Setting the sound emitted during system travel

4
1 Press the mAs [-] button until "3" is displayed in the third digit of the mAs
display.
4
2 Press the mAs [+] button to set the sound tone.

3 Press the (sound button) to set the sound volume.

4
4 Press the (remote controller button) and determine whether or not to
emit a system travel alert sound for the setting at power-up.
When the remote controller button is illuminated, holding the brake release
lever will emit a system travel alert sound. 4
* • When the remote control button is not illuminated and the 1st digit of the mAs display is
4
blinking, no system travel alert sound will be emitted if you hold the brake release lever.
• To turn the system travel alert sound ON or OFF temporarily without changing the operation
sound setting, lock the arm and hold down the collimator lamp button 1 second or longer.
See"4.2 Changing the Operation Sound Volume" P.4-12

5 Press the (registration button) to register the settings. 4

[rec ord] appears on the X-ray control panel and the user settings mode
returns to normal mode.
4

4
When the system is turned OFF, the system travel alert sound ON/OFF will return to
that made at the operation sound setting [Snd].

4
J Checking the Sound Pattern
Press the collimator lamp button on the X-ray control panel to confirm the sound tone and volume.
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4.2 Changing the Operation Sound Volume

The operation sound volume can be easily changed by operating the sound button on the X-ray
control panel or the collimator lamp button.

4.2.1 Changing the Sound Volume Emitted During X-Ray

Exposure or When Radiography Preparation Is Finished

Press the sound button on the X-ray control panel to change the sound volume emitted during X-ray
exposure or when radiography preparation is finished, as shown below.

Sound volume set at the operation

sound setting [Snd]
(LED on the sound button illuminates)

Minimum Volume
(LED on the sound button blinks)

Mute
(LED on the sound button is OFF)

• Even if the X-ray exposure operation sound is set to mute, a minimum level of
operation sound is still emitted to warn those in the vicinity that X-rays radiation is
present.

• When the system is turned OFF, the operation sound volume will be reset to that
made at the operation sound setting [Snd].
^ Reference "4.1.11 Operation Sound Setting [Snd]" P.4-9

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4.2.2 Using the Collimator Lamp Button to Adjust Volume

4
When the collimator lamp button is held down 1 second or longer with the arm locked, the system
travel alert sound will be turned ON or OFF as shown below.

Sound volume set at the operation 4

sound setting [Snd]

Mute 4

If the operation sound volume is set using the sound button on the X-ray control 4
panel or the collimator lamp button, the system travel alert sound volume will be reset
to that made at the operation sound setting [Snd] when the system is turned OFF.
^ Reference "4.1.11 Operation Sound Setting [Snd]" P.4-9
4

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4.3 Changing Anatomical Program Parameters

4.3.1 Registering Anatomical Programs

In the anatomical program, a total of 72 types (8 imaging portions x 3 directions x 3 body

thicknesses) are possible.
The following radiography parameters can be registered in the anatomical programs.
• X-ray tube voltage, X-ray current-time product and focal spot size
^ Reference "2.4 X-Ray Control Panel" P.2-6

J Registration Procedure

1 Select the anatomical program to be registered for cassette radiography

mode.
Select the imaging region, projection direction, and body thickness correction.

2 Specify the radiography parameters and focus size to be registered.

Make sure that the imaging region, projection direction, body thickness correction,
radiography parameters, and focal spot size are specified as intended.

3 Press the (registration button) for about 3 seconds.

A sound is emitted and the (registration button) blinks.
Keep pressing the (registration button) until [aPr set] appears on the X-ray control
panel, which indicates the anatomical program has been registered.

When registering anatomical programs, do not release the (registration button)

until [aPr set] appears on the X-ray control panel.

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4.3.2 Deleting Unused Anatomical Programs

4
Anatomical programs not normally used, can be deleted.
Once an anatomical program is deleted it can no longer be used for radiography, even if it is selected.
If a deleted anatomical program is selected, [aPr set] appears on the X-ray control panel. 4
J Deleting Unused Anatomical Programs

1 Select the anatomical program to delete. 4

Select the unused imaging region, projection direction, and body thickness correction.

2 Hold down the (registration button) and press mAs [+] button for
4
about 3 seconds.
A sound is emitted and the (registration button) blinks.
Keep pressing the (registration button) and mAs [+] button until [del ete] appears on
the X-ray control panel, which indicates the anatomical program has been deleted. 4
[_ _ _ _ _ _] appears on the X-ray control panel.

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J How to Use the Deleted Anatomical Program

If a deleted anatomical program is selected, [_ _ _ _ _ _] will appear on the X-ray control panel and
radiography is not possible.
However, the following procedure allows using a deleted anatomical program temporarily.

1 Select the deleted anatomical program.

Select the deleted anatomical program to be used. [_ _ _ _ _ _] appears on the X-ray
control panel.

2 Hold down kV [+] or kV [-] button, or mAs [+] or mAs [-] button for about 3
seconds.
A sound is emitted.
Continue pressing the button until [_ _ _ _ _ _] disappears from the X-ray control panel
and radiography parameters are displayed.
Radiography parameters in the X-ray control panel will be displayed and allow the use of
the deleted anatomical program for radiography.

• To enable using a deleted anatomical program, keep holding down kV [+] or kV [-]
button, or mAs [+] or mAs [-] button until the radiography parameters appear on
the X-ray control panel.

• This procedure only temporarily enables the use of deleted anatomical program.
To register the radiography parameters used, register them as an anatomical
program.

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5Optional Features
J Chapter Contents
5.1 Disposable Wipes Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
5.2 Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
5.3 Protective Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
5.4 Dose Area Product Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
5.5 Dose Calculation Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
5.6 Distance Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
5.7 Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
5.8 Changing the Grip Bar Height (Only for High Power Type
(32 kW)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
5.9 Luminous Hand Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
5.10 Additional Hand Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
5.11 Grid Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20
5.12 Large Cassette Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21
5.13 FPD Upgrade (Only for High Power Type (32 kW)) . .5-22
5 Optional Features

5.1 Disposable Wipes Holder

Cylindrical wet tissue containers can be held, with a radius between 120 mm to 150 mm and a height
between 190 mm to 230 mm.

Disposable Wipes
Holder

The maximum mass capacity is 5 kg.

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5.2 Remote Controller 5

Using the infrared remote controller allows performing radiography and switching the collimator
lamp ON or OFF remotely.
5

5
Make sure no TV or other remote controllers are being operated in the room before
using the remote controller for radiography.
Make sure the remote control receiver is not exposed to bright lights, such as 5
incandescent lamps.

5
4
1
2

3
5

5
No. Name Function

1
Radiography Preparation
Button
Starts radiography preparation. 5
Starts X-ray exposure when pressed in combination with the
2 X-ray Exposure Button
radiography preparation button.

3 Collimator Lamp Button Turns collimator lamp ON/OFF. 5

Transmission Status A red LED is illuminated when the remote controller is transmitting a
4
Indicator command to the main unit.

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5.2.1 Using the Remote Controller

If the red LED transmission status indicator is illuminated even if no

remote controller button is pressed, this indicates a fault with the
remote controller. Stop using the remote controller, remove the battery,
and contact your Shimadzu service representative.

1 Press the (remote controller button) on the X-ray control panel to

illuminate the LED.

2 Press the radiography preparation button while aiming the remote

controller at the remote control receiver.
The system status indicator lamp will blink green.
^ Reference "Infrared Remote Control Receiver" P.5-5

3 Keep pressing the radiography preparation button until the

(radiography ready indicator lamp) is illuminated on the X-ray control
panel.
When the (radiography ready indicator lamp) is illuminated, radiography preparation
is finished.
The system status indicator lamp is illuminated green.

4 Press the X-ray exposure button while pressing the radiography

preparation button.
This irradiates the subject with X-rays and the system status indicator lamp is illuminated
yellow.
Once the X-ray exposure using the remote controller has finished, the remote controller is
disabled for safety reasons and the LED of the (remote controller button) is turned
OFF.
To continue using the remote controller for radiography, press the (remote
controller button) so the LED is illuminated.

* • When the (remote controller button) is illuminated, using the hand switch for
radiography will turn OFF the LED and disable the remote controller.
• Once radiography preparation starts, keep aiming the remote controller transmitter at the
receiver until the X-ray exposure is finished.

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5.2.2 Operable Range of the Remote Controller

5
The remote controller is operable within a radius of 5 meters and range of 270 degrees around the
remote control receiver.

Operable Range of the Remote Controller

5

Infrared Remote
5
Control Receiver
5m

270° 5

Infrared Remote Control Receiver

5
Receiver
5

5
The operable range of the remote controller may be affected by surrounding
conditions. 5

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5.2.3 Replacing Batteries

If the remote controller transmission status indicator is not illuminated when pressing the remote
controller button, replace the batteries.

1 Slide the battery cover on the back of the remote controller in the direction
of the arrow, and remove the cover.

2 Exchange the old batteries with new AA batteries (2 cells).

3 Re-install the battery cover on the remote controller.

When not using the remote controller for an extended period, remove
the batteries from the controller.
Otherwise, a battery leak may cause remote controller failure.

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5.3 Protective Screen 5

Operator exposure can be reduced by using the protective screen.

5
Item Specification

Lead Impregnated Acrylic Lead equivalent min. 0.3 mm Pb

Dimensions (during usage) W46 cm × H34 cm × 0.8 cm thick 5

5.3.1 Using the Shield
5
1 Before radiography, stand the protective screen in place by pulling the
handle toward yourself.
5
Handle

5
2 After radiography, fold the protective screen down by pulling on the
handle.
5
Handle

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• Do NOT rotate the column, raise/lower or store the arm with the
protective screen in the standing position.
Doing so could cause the arm or column to hit and damage the screen.

• Handle the protective screen carefully.

Accidentally tipping the protective screen over may damage it.
• Do NOT move the system with the protective screen left in the
standing position.
Tipping the screen over could damage the screen, cover, or other parts.

• Be sure to store the protective screen in the folded position.

Storing the screen unfolded may cause the arm to hit the collimator when
stowing the arm.

Using the protective screen limits the optional remote controller's operating range.

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5.4 Dose Area Product Meter 5

The dose area product meter is attached to the front of the collimator and displays the dose-area
product on the dose-area display.
After turning the power ON, wait 3 minutes for the dose area product meter to stabilize.
5

5
Dose Area Product Meter Display Unit

Do NOT subject the dose area product meter to mechanical forces.

Doing so could damage or break the dose area product meter.
5

• Calibrate the dose area product meter periodically (Every two years).
5
For calibration, contact your Shimadzu service representative.
• The dose area product meter cannot be attached concurrently with "5.5 Dose Calculation
Unit" P.5-12 or "5.6 Distance Indicator" P.5-14. 5

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5.4.1 Specifications

J VacuDAP 1570015
• Dose area product accuracy (compliance with IEC 60580) : 1 m Gycm2
• Dose area product effective measuring range (lower limit in compliant with IEC 60580):
10 to 999,999 m Gycm2

J VacuDAP 1580015

Mode High Resolution mode High Rate mode

Dose area product accuracy

0.1 m Gycm2 1 m Gycm2
(compliance with IEC 60580)

Dose area product effective measuring range

1 to 99,999 m Gycm2 10 to 99,999 m Gycm2
(lower limit in compliant with IEC 60580)

• Measurement mode range

For radiography in large focus, the measurement mode automatically switches. For
radiography in small focus, the measurement mode will not switch.

The ranges of each measurement mode in radiography condition are as follows:

• High Rate mode colored deep gray
• High Resolution mode colored light gray

(kV)

(mAs)

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5.4.2 Using the Dose Area Product Meter

5
^ Reference To check the accuracy of the dose area product meter and for maintenance information, refer to
the dose area product meter instruction manual.

1 Position the X-ray tube unit at the imaging position. 5

2 Perform exposure.

Units of dose-area product are "mGy ⋅ cm2" on the display.

5

3 Confirm the dose-area product indicated on the dose area product meter.
5
4 The display is reset if radiography parameters change or radiography
preparation starts.

5
5.4.3 Cleaning the Dose Area Product Meter

To clean the dose area product meter, wipe the surface with cloth soaked in pH-neutral cleaner and
which is thoroughly wrung out. 5

5
Do NOT pour water on the dose area product meter or use cleaning
agents containing solvents (such as benzene or alcohol) or organic
solvents.
5
Doing so could break or damage the meter.

5
Make sure no moisture enters the dose area product meter during cleaning. After
cleaning, dry it thoroughly before use. Clean the buttons by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a disinfectant.
5

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5.5 Dose Calculation Unit

The dose calculation unit calculates and displays the X-ray radiation dosage applied to the surface of
the patient’s skin during radiography. The calculation is based on the radiography parameter settings
and the distance between the surface of the patient and X-ray tube unit focal spot which is measured
by an ultrasonic ranging unit attached to the collimator.

Dose Calculation Unit Display Unit

Calculation Method/
C (kV) × mAs × 1
Dose (mGy) =
(focal spot - patient surface distance)2
C (kV): Correction factor of X-ray tube voltage
C (kV) depends on factors such as radiation quality and system used and is calibrated during
installation.
mAs: Current-time product

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5.5.1 Using the Dose Calculation Unit

5
1 Position the X-ray tube unit and specify the radiography parameters in the
same manner as normal X-ray radiography.
Based on the radiography parameter settings and the distance between the surface of the 5
patient’s skin and the X-ray tube unit focal spot, the dose calculation unit calculates and
displays the X-ray radiation dosage given to the patient during radiography.

• The calculated values displayed by this dose calculation unit are reference values
5
only. Use them only as a guide.
The calculated values differ from actual dose by up to about 20 %∗1 due to factors
such as distance measurement error, collimator aperture, and X-ray
backscattering. Therefore, the accuracy of displayed values is not guaranteed.
5
Furthermore, the calculated and actual values can also differ by over 20 %∗1
depending on the imaging region.
*1: Error is with respect to the dosimeter measurement value used in calibration. Due to individual differences in
precision between dosimeters, error values may vary depending on the dosimeter used.
5
• Wearing a shirt or other clothing may prevent an accurate measurement of
distance.

• When measuring distance, do not enter the field of measurement (within a 20 cm

5
radius from the ranging unit when the field of measurement is at a distance of 1 m
from the focal spot.). Ultrasonic waves are not always radiated in a circular cone
shape. Be sure that persons or objects other than the patient do not enter into the
vicinity of the ultrasonic ranging unit as much as possible. If people or objects
5
other than the patient enter the field of measurement, distance may be measured
to this secondary person or object rather than to the patient.

• When distance cannot be measured, [_ _ _ _ _ _] is displayed. 5

• The dose calculation unit cannot be used concurrently with "5.4 Dose Area
Product Meter" P.5-9.
5

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5.6 Distance Indicator

The distance indicator displays the distance from the focal spot to the surface of the patient. The
distance is measured by the dose calculation unit.

Distance Indicator

Dose Calculation Unit

• The display values are reference values only. Use them only as a guide.
Measurement accuracy : ±3 %
(when measuring distances to concrete or similar hard objects, with no persons or
items in vicinity of ranging unit)
Measurable range : 61 to 266 cm

• Wearing a shirt or other clothing may prevent an accurate measurement of

distance.

• When measuring distance, do not enter the field of measurement (within a 20 cm

radius from the ranging unit when the field of measurement is at a distance of 1 m
from the focal spot.). Ultrasonic waves are not always radiated in a circular cone
shape. Be sure that persons or objects other than the patient do not enter into the
vicinity of the ultrasonic ranging unit as much as possible. If people or objects
other than the patient enter the field of measurement, distance may be measured
to this secondary person or object rather than to the patient.

• When distance cannot be measured, [_ _ _ _ _ _] is displayed.

• To use the distance indicator, attach also "5.5 Dose Calculation Unit" P.5-12.

• The distance indicator cannot be attached concurrently with "5.4 Dose Area
Product Meter" P.5-9.

• When performing oblique or other types of radiography, displayed distance may

be shorter than actual distance.

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5.7 Keyless Entry 5

The system can be managed using a password instead of a key switch.
The following operations are restricted if a password is not entered. 5
• Electric travel
• X-ray exposure

5
Secure the password appropriately and renew it periodically.
Do NOT leave a written copy of the password for others to see, and do NOT
write it on the system.
5
5.7.1 Using the Keyless Entry
5
1 Turn the power switch on the power supply panel ON .
Turning system power ON requires password entry. [P ] will be displayed in the kV
displays on the X-ray control panel until the password is entered. 5
2 Use the numeric keypad on the X-ray control panel to enter the correct 4-
digit password, then press the registration button.
5
Numeric Keypad

Numeric Delete Button 5

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3 After the correct password is entered, electric travel, radiography and the
DR system are enabled.

• The power is automatically switched OFF if an incorrect password is entered three

times.
After the third time an incorrect password is entered, the power is immediately
switched OFF whenever an incorrect password is entered.

• If more or less than 4 digits are entered and the registration button is pressed, a
setting error occurs and [P ] [Err] appears in the kV and mAs displays. Try
entering the password again.

• Up to 10 passwords can be registered.

User setting parameters can be specified and stored for each password.

• If the keyless entry is set, after changing to the user settings mode, [PAS] first
appears on the display. [Pid] does not appears on the display.
If keyless entry is specified, the password must be entered each time the system
is started up.
The password is not checked in the following situations:
• The system is restarted within a short time (5 seconds or less) after turning
the power switch OFF .
• The power switch is turned OFF and ON to reset an error.
^ Reference "6.2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp" P.6-4

• To use the system with a different personal ID, turn the power switch OFF
and wait for at least 5 seconds before turning the power switch ON again.

• Charging the battery is possible only by connecting the power plug. Password
entry is not necessary.

• Charging is not possible with the power switch ON .

• When the auto-power-off function start with a connection of the power plug,
disconnect the power plug to restart the system.

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5.8 Changing the Grip Bar Height (Only for High 5

Power Type (32 kW))
The grip bar height can be changed to 950 mm, 970 mm, or 1000 mm from the floor surface. Select 5
the desired height during installation (default bar height is 910 mm).

After changing the grip bar height, be careful not to bump against
anybody or any peripheral articles when moving the system.
5
Since the grip position is far from the main unit, the ease of rotation changes.

• 950 mm 5

5
• 970 mm

• 1000 mm
5

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5.9 Luminous Hand Switch

The hand switch is illuminated to indicate when the radiography preparation is finished, or that
radiography is in progress.

5.9.1 Using the Luminous Hand Switch

1 Press the hand switch button to the first level.

Illuminated in
Pale Green

2 Confirm that the hand switch is illuminated.

When the radiography preparation is finished, the hand switch is illuminated green.

Illuminated Green

3 Press the hand switch button to the second level.

X-ray exposure begins.
During exposure, the hand switch is illuminated yellow.
Press down on hand switch button continuously until the exposure is finished.

Illuminated Yellow

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5.10Additional Hand Switch 5

An illuminated hand switch can be added to the front of the system.

5
During X-ray exposure, use only one of the hand switches.
Though 2 hand switches can be operated at the same time, use only one
hand switch during X-ray radiography in order to avoid unintended exposure.
5

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5.11Grid Case
By attaching the grid case, two sheets of grid holder can be stored.

Grip

Grid Case

• The grid case is designed to store only the grid holder. If anything other than the
grid holder is stored in the grid case, the case may be broken.

• The grip of the grid case option is designed exclusively to open/close the cassette
box. If the grip is used for other purposes, the grip may be broken.

• Do NOT put the cassette in the grid case. Cassette might be exposed.

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5.12Large Cassette Box 5

Large cassette box stores 15 light weight 14 × 17 inches cassettes.

Large Cassette Box

5

• Step back from the cassette box when opening.

Cassette box might open due to the weight of the cassette.
5
• Cassette box must not be opened during exposure.
Films might be accidentally exposed.
5

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5.13FPD Upgrade (Only for High Power Type

(32 kW))
If the DR system is equipped, the DR radiography can be made available.

If the FPD upgrade is provided, this system cannot expand the grid case or install the large-
sized cassette box.

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 Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
6

J Chapter Contents
6.1 Warning Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
6.2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
6.3 Releasing the Brake in Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
6.4 Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
6.5 Storing the System for a Long Period . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
6 Troubleshooting

6.1 Warning Indicator Lamp

The (warning indicator lamp) is illuminated and radiography is disabled under the conditions
described below. The warning code appears on the mAs display for about 3 seconds.

Warning Indicator Lamp

mAs Display

Code Description Solution

Radiography not possible due to low battery

bbb Charge the battery.
voltage.

Immediately stop using the system and contact

your Shimadzu service representative.
d0,
Travel system error If the unit must be moved, do not restore power
d13 to 15
to the system. See "6.3 Releasing the Brake in
Emergency" P.6-5.

Immediately stop using the system and contact

d1 to d3 Motor system error
your Shimadzu service representative.

Release the brake release bar.

The system can be moved until the lighting of
d4 Brake release bar was activated during startup.
warning indicator is canceled
although radiography is available.

Release the inch-mover button.

Inch-mover button was activated during The system can be moved until the lighting of
d5, d6
startup. warning indicator is canceled
although radiography is available.

Release the grip bar.

The system can be moved until the lighting of
d7, d8 Grip bar was activated during startup.
warning indicator is canceled
although radiography is available.

Remove the input to the obstruction detector.

Obstruction detector was activated during The system can be moved until the lighting of
d9
startup. warning indicator is canceled
although radiography is available.

Release the arm lock release button.

An arm lock release button was activated The system can be moved until the lighting of
d10
during startup. warning indicator is canceled
although radiography is available.

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Code Description Solution

6
Release the arm lock release lever.
Arm lock release lever was activated during The system can be moved until the lighting of
d11
startup. warning indicator is canceled
although radiography is available.
6
Stop traveling.
Warning clears after the control circuit cools
Increased temperature was detected in control and the temperature falls.
d12
circuit. The system can be moved until the lighting of
warning indicator is canceled
6
although radiography is available.

6
Although normal travel and radiography are
E Indicates the replacement period for the CPU possible, the CPU memory backup battery must
EEE memory backup battery. be replaced.
Contact your Shimadzu service representative.

Although normal travel and radiography are

possible, the brake cannot be released in an 6
Indicates the replacement period for the emergency.
E5
emergency brake release battery. The emergency brake release battery must be
replaced.
Contact your Shimadzu service representative. 6
F64 Warning clears after the hand switch button is
Invalid hand switch operation.
F65 released.

F6d Emergency stop button was pressed.

Resolve error.
Warning clears when the emergency stop button
6
is turned in the direction of the arrow and reset.

Reduce radiography parameters, or stop

H1
Under specified radiography parameters
radiography until the warning indicator lamp
turns OFF.
6
exceeds maximum anode heat content.
Warning clears when X-ray tube unit cools
sufficiently.

H2 Maximum anode heat content has reached. Stop radiography until the warning indicator 6
lamp turns OFF.
H4 X-ray tube unit temperature is too high. Warning clears when X-ray tube unit cools
sufficiently.

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6.2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp

If the self-diagnostic function detects any malfunction in the system, the (malfunction indicator
lamp) is illuminated, and radiography is disabled. The malfunction code appears on the mAs display.
If the malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated, switch OFF the power after turning the key switch
to OFF .

If the malfunction indicator lamp remains illuminated after turning the

power OFF and ON, it indicates that the malfunction still remains. When
this occurs, do NOT operate the system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp turns OFF, but is illuminated
repeatedly, do NOT operate the system. Immediately turn the power
OFF and contact your Shimadzu service representative.

Code Description

F01, F02 Supply voltage exceeds normal range

F03 Internal power supply circuit error

X-ray tube voltage control error

X-ray exposure is not cancelled if F15 or F16 appear, however, these codes indicate that a tube
F1*1
voltage control error is detected. If F15 or F16 appears frequently, battery performance may
have deteriorated.

X-ray Tube Unit Discharge

F14 The error may be reset by warm-up the X-ray tube unit.
^ Reference "3.2 Warm-up the X-Ray Tube Unit" P.3-6

F2*1 X-ray tube current control error

F3*1 Filament heating control error

F4*1 Capacitor charging control error

F5*1 Battery or charging error

The plug might be connected to the outlet with the main breaker OFF.
F5C Check the status of the main breaker.
^ Reference "3.7 Charging the Battery" P.3-27

F61 Starter error

F62 Imaging unit error

F6E, F6F Radiography error

*1: Indicates a number from 0 to 9 or a letter from a to f.

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6.3 Releasing the Brake in Emergency 6

This system is equipped with a function to release the brake in an emergency, such as a case when
the system malfunctions or the battery runs out.
6

6
• Only use the brake release function in emergencies.

• Be especially careful when using the brake release function on

sloped surfaces.
6

6.3.1 Activating the Brake Release Function 6

1 Turn OFF the key switch on the power supply panel.

2 Press the emergency stop button. 6

This activates the brake release function.

* When the brake release function is activated, the brake release lever on the grip bar does not 6
function. The key switch is also turned OFF, so power-assist does not function either.

6.3.2 Releasing the Brake in Emergencies

6
While pressing the emergency brake release button located to the left of the grip bar, the brake is
released to allow moving the system by hand.

6
Emergency Brake Release Button

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6.4 Notification Function

If the warning indicator illuminates when turning ON the key switch and the kV display indicates
any value from "U01" to "U05", it is time to replace a specific part of the system.
Contact your Shimadzu service representative.

KV Display Warning Indicator Lamp

kV Display Part Information on Replacement Time Display

U01 Battery Displayed after 2 years from installation.

U02 CPU Backup Battery Displayed after 2 years from installation.

Emergency Brake
U03 Displayed after 2 years from installation.
Release Battery

U04 X-Ray Tube Unit Displayed after 30,000 exposures from installation.

U05 Motor Displayed after the system travels 7,500 km from installation.

When the warning indicator illuminates and the kV display indicates any value from
"U01" to "U05", only brake release and arm operations are available.
Pressing the (registration button) allows normal operation.

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6.4.1 Confirming the Usage Period, Count and Distance

Information for Each Part
6
Turn the key switch to ON while holding the (remote controller button) down, to display
the usage period, count, and distance information for each part in the kV and mAs displays on the X-
ray control panel. Toggle between information for each part by pressing the kV [+] and [-] buttons, or
6
the imaging region selection buttons, to display the information. This causes the lamp to blink for the
region button corresponding to the selected replacement part. When the kV display, mAs display,
and warning indicator blink, it is time to replace a specific part of the system. Contact your Shimadzu
service representative.
6

Remote Control Button 6

Imaging Region
Selection
Button
Part
Information Displayed in kV and mAs
Displays 6
Battery Number of months used

CPU Backup Battery Number of months used

6

6
Emergency Brake Release Battery Number of months used

X-Ray Tube Unit Times X-rays were exposed

Motor Distance traveled 6

To return to normal operating mode after confirming information, temporarily turn the power OFF
and restart the system.
6

6
When the kV/mAs displays indicate the duration period, number of times, and
distance of each part, and when the warning indicator blinks, only brake release and
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6.4.2 Temporarily Disabling the Replacement Time Display

Function

When the replacement time is displayed, contact your Shimadzu service

representative to replace the parts within the temporarily disabled
period.
Do NOT continue to use the system by temporarily disabling the replacement
time indication repeatedly.

1 Turn the key switch ON while pressing the (remote controller button)
on the X-ray control panel. Check the data on usage, number of cycles,
and distance for each part.

2 Press the mAs [+] and [-] buttons.

This displays [clr] [ no] in the kV and mAs displays on the X-ray control panel.

mAs [+] and [-] Button Remote Control Button

3 Press the mAs [+] and [-] buttons.

This displays [clr] [YES] in the kV and mAs displays on the X-ray control panel.

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4 With [clr] [YES] shown on the kV and mAs displays, hold the
6
(registration button) down for at least 3 seconds.
This can temporarily disable the replacement time display function.

6
Registration Button

Even if the replacement time display function is temporarily disabled, after a given period of time 6
has elapsed, a warning sound is emitted and a replacement time and warning indicator are displayed
on the X-ray control panel when the key switch is turned ON .
The period for which the replacement time display function can be temporarily disabled differs
depending on the part. 6
Part Period Notification Function Can Be Temporarily Disabled

Battery 1 month
6
CPU Backup Battery 1 month

Emergency Brake Release Battery 1 month

6
X-Ray Tube Unit 3000 exposures

Motor 100 km travel distance

6
While the replacement time display function is temporarily disabled, the above
cancellation procedure cannot be performed until the replacement time display
function is enabled again.
6

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6.5 Storing the System for a Long Period

Avoid leaving the system unused for extended periods.

If the system is not to be used for an extended period, follow the procedures below to
reduce battery wear. This does not, however, extend battery life. Shimadzu does not
guarantee the battery life even if the following procedures are implemented.

6.5.1 Storage Procedure

1 Fully charge the battery before storing the system.

2 After charging, turn the main circuit breaker OFF.

3 While storing the system, keep the ambient temperature between -10 °C
and 40 °C.
It is recommended to keep the temperature below 30 °C.

4 Recharge battery once every 6 months during storage (given that ambient
temperature is 25 °C).
Double this frequency for every 10 °C increase in ambient temperature above 25 °C.

5 After storing the system for an extended period, run the system until the
battery indicator displays no illuminated portion, then charge the battery
and repeat this cycle several times to restore battery performance.

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 Chapter 7
7Maintenance and
Inspection
J Chapter Contents

7.1 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

7.2 Cleaning the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
7.3 Periodic Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
7 Maintenance and Inspection

7.1 Inspection

7.1.1 Daily Inspection

Before using the system, be sure to inspect the following items.

If any abnormality is found during the maintenance check, stop using

the system and contact your Shimadzu service representative.
When a user performs the maintenance check for himself or herself, please
keep in mind his or her own safety. Shimadzu shall not be liable for any
damage resulting from the checks other than those by Shimadzu or
Shimadzu representative.

Column

X-Ray Tube
Unit
Arm

Arm Joint

Power Supply Panel

Collimator
X-ray Control Panel
Cable

Grip Bar

Hand Switch

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No. Item Inspection Point

7
1 Appearance • Any cracks, dents, or other damage to the cover?

2 Grip Bar • Is the grip bar to loose?

7
• Any abnormal sounds during rotation?
• Does the column stop if the arm lock release button or lever is released
3 Column
during rotation?
• Any signs of physical misalignment?
7
• Is the arm joint connected without undue stress?
• Any abnormal sounds, looseness, or resistance during up/down, forward/
reverse, or extension/contraction movement?
• Does the arm stop if the arm lock release button or lever is released during
up/down, forward/reverse, or extension/contraction movement?
7
• Is the arm to loose when extended to maximum limit?
• Is the rail attached below inner arm too loose?
7
4 Arm
Arm Joint

7
Inner Arm

7
• Is the top plate loose?
• Is the arm catch too loose?
Screws 7

5 Arm Joint Top Plate Arm Catch 7

6 X-ray Tube Unit • Is X-ray tube unit holder loose? 7

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No. Item Inspection Point

• Is the irradiation field made narrow?

• Any loose parts in the vicinity of the collimator?

A View From A

Screw B Screw A

7 Collimator

Screws

8 X-ray Control Panel • Any flickering or abnormal display?

• Are the front wheel attachments too loose?

• Any physical damage or distortions to the front wheels?
• Any abnormal vibrations or sounds when the drive wheels rotate?

9 Wheels

Screws

• Does it appear normal?

10 Obstruction Detector • Any loose parts?
• Does the switch function normally?

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No. Item Inspection Point

7
• Does it appear normal?
• Is the grounding cable touching the floor?
• Is any debris attached to the cable?
7

11 Grounding Cable
7
Grounding
Cable

7
Remove dust that has adhered to the belt.

•
•
Is the power plug case damaged?
Are any of the plug prongs bent or deformed?
7
• Is the cover damaged or frayed?
• Anything abnormal about the power outlet used?
Power Plug
7
12 Power Plug
7

Prongs Not Deformed No Damage to Cover

7
• Is the cable cover of cable reel damaged or frayed?
• Any resistance or unusual noise when reeling the cable in or out?

13 Cables • Any twisting or physical damage of the outer insulation? 7

• Is the wire rope broken?*1
• Any strands frayed or damaged?

7
14 Wire Rope • Any corrosion?

^ Reference "7.1.2 Periodic Inspection" P.7-6

• Any unusual smells or abnormal sounds when the power is turned ON or

15 Other
•
while the battery is being charged?
Any abnormal sound or vibration coming from the X-ray tube unit? 7
• Any warning or malfunction indication appears?

7
*1: If even a single strand of wire rope is broken, stop using the system and contact your Shimadzu service representative
immediately.

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J Inspection for Warning and Caution Labels

Periodically (once a year) inspect the labels attached on the system.
If any label is peeled or unreadable by stain or scratch, contact your Shimadzu service representative
for replacement of a new one.
^ Reference "Warning and Caution Labels" P.xix

7.1.2 Periodic Inspection

Even if nothing unusual is detected during daily inspections, contact your Shimadzu service
representative to inspect the following items:

Be sure to perform periodic inspection (every 6 months).

Failure to do this may cause serious accidents or significantly shorten the
lifetime of the system.

Periodic inspections mainly check the system performance and the internal mechanisms. The
inspections require good knowledge of the internal mechanisms and can also be dangerous. Contact
your Shimadzu service representative to request a periodic inspection. It is recommended to conduct
periodic inspections every 6 months. A fee is charged for periodic inspections after expiry of the
warranty periods.

J Periodic Inspection (by Shimadzu Service Representative)

No. Item Inspection Point

1 Column • Confirm that all fastener bolts are tight

• Any abnormalities in appearance?

2 Battery
• Voltage correct?

3 Power Supply • Is the output voltage normal?

4 X-ray Output • Confirm X-ray tube voltage, current, and exposure time.

• Any frayed or broken strands?

• Is the rope secured normally?
5 Wire Rope*1
• Is the rope lubricated?
• Any deformation or corrosion?

6 X-ray Tube Rotation • Are rotating parts lubricated?

• Confirm arm stows securely. Is the catch secure?

7 Arm Catch • Is the arm catch too loose?
• Confirm storage signal

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No. Item Inspection Point

7
8 Arm • Any resistance or abnormal sound during up/down movement?

• Is appearance normal?
9 Obstruction Detector
• Confirm normal operation
7
• Is appearance normal?
10 Grounding Cable
• Are any foreign objects attached?

11 Cable •

•
Any twisting or damage to the cable insulation?

Is the casing of power plug damaged?

7
• Any gap between the plug and stopper?
12 Power Plug • Are any prongs bent or deformed?
•
•
Is the cable cover of cable reel damaged or frayed?
Any resistance or unusual noise when reeling in or out the cable?
7
13 Collimator • Does irradiation field adjusting knob move smoothly?

14 Label
• Confirm labels identified in section
^ Reference "8.7 Labels" P.8-29
7
• Are not the labels degraded or missing?

15 Manual • Is not any page of the manuals missing?

7
*1 Even if wire ropes appear normal during daily inspection, have your Shimadzu service representative replace the
wire rope 10 years after installation.
Shimadzu Part No: 503-64844 (for Type T) 2 cables
503-64844-03 (for Type S) 2 cables
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7.2 Cleaning the System

Be sure to turn the system power OFF before cleaning and disinfecting
the system.
Otherwise, a malfunction may occur in the system, or the system may
operate in an unintended way.
Thoroughly ventilate the room before turning ON the power after disinfection
work is complete.

Be sure to clean and disinfect the system.

Cleaning and disinfection is very important to ensure that the system can be
used hygienically and safely. Strictly follow the methods prescribed.

Do NOT directly apply rubbing alcohol or water, or spray it onto the

system.
Wipe the surface of the system with a cloth soaked with rubbing alcohol.
If rubbing alcohol gets inside the system, it can cause failure or accidents.
To clean the dose area product meter, wipe the surface with cloth soaked in
pH-neutral cleaner and which is thoroughly wrung out.

Do NOT use an organic solvent.

Organic solvents may change the surface color. If an organic solvent adheres
to the surface, wipe it out immediately.

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Do NOT use the following disinfectants: 7

If any of the following disinfectants are applied, the system performance and
safety cannot be guaranteed.

• Chlorine-based disinfectants 7
• Disinfectants that corrode metals, plastics, rubber, or paint

• Disinfectants unsuitable for metals, plastics, rubber, or paint

7
• Spray-gas type disinfectants

• Volatile disinfectants

• Disinfectants that may enter the system

7

Use disinfectants at a minimum. 7

Repeated disinfection over a long time may lead to discoloring and cracking
on the system surface, and deterioration of rubber and plastic. If any
abnormality is found on the system after disinfection, stop using the system
immediately. Contact your Shimadzu service representative for repair. 7

7
• Never use paint thinners or other organic solvents, other than rubbing alcohol for
disinfection.
7
• Film-developing or fixing solutions will cause discoloration.
Wipe off immediately with a damp cloth.

• Make sure no moisture enters the dose area product meter during cleaning. After
7
cleaning, dry it thoroughly before use.

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7.3 Periodic Replacement Parts

Certain parts should be replaced periodically to ensure the system continues to function properly.
When replacing consumable parts, use the genuine parts with the following part number.
These periodic replacement parts should be installed by your Shimadzu service representative.

• If anything unusual is found regarding wire ropes during daily

inspections, contact your Shimadzu service representative.

• Battery life varies widely depending on operating conditions. If the

number of uses per charge decreases significantly, it may be due to
the expiration of battery life. Have the battery replaced by your
Shimadzu service representative.
As a general guideline, even if nothing unusual is noticed, replace
the battery every 2 years.

Recommended
Part Name Part No.
Replacement Period

Fuse See next page. 1 year

Halogen Lamp 062-65012-02 1 year

Silicon Packing (for high-voltage generator) 532-23029 1 year

Silicon Packing and Silicon Grease (for X-ray tube unit) 511-15061-13 1 year

Contact Pin 511-15061-11 1 year

Battery (replacement requires 20 units) 074-71014-01 2 years

Cable Reel (Power Supply) (for High Power Type) 503-70591 2 years

Cable Reel (Power Supply) (for Standard Type) 503-75758 2 years

Grounding Cable 503-57552 2 years

CPU Backup Battery (for High Power Type) 074-73307-02 2 years

CPU Backup Battery (for Standard Type) 074-73306-10 2 years

Battery, Alkaline LR61 074-70020-06 2 years

Relay, G7Z-4A-11Z DC24 065-60052-01 2 years

Relay, G9EA-1-B DC24 065-60053-01 5 years

O-Ring, 4D SS-060 036-11143-21 5 years

SW, Selector HW1K-2B40 064-90066-01 5 years

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Part Name Part No.

Recommended
Replacement Period 7
SW, AVLW32211D-R (for High Power Type) 064-60785-01 5 years

SW, AVLW32211D-R (for Standard Type)

Cable Cover
064-60785-97

511-18106
5 years

5 years
7
Cable Cover 511-18106-01 5 years

Wire Rope (for Type T) 503-64844 10 years

7
Wire Rope (for Type S) 503-64844-03 10 years

Motor 511-77099-01 7500 km

X-Ray Tube Unit 532-24780 30,000 exposures 7

J Fuse Rating List
High Power Type (32 kW)
7
Current Voltage

7
Unit / Board Component Name Part No.
Rating Rating

150 A 600 V 072-06033-10

Inverter Unit Board*1 F1
160 A 660 V 072-06037-11

MUX Charge-32K Board F1 0.5 A 250 V 072-01664-15 7

MUX Charge-04B Board F1 5A 250 V 072-01664-33

F1, F2, F10 2A 250 V 072-01664-26

F3 6.25 A 250 V 072-01664-34 7

F4, F5 10 A 660 V 072-06035-32
MUX Power Board
F6

F7, F8
1A

5A
250 V

250 V
072-01664-20

072-01664-33
7
F9 10 A 250 V 072-01665-34

MUX LC1BF Board F1 6.25 A 250 V 072-01664-34 7

*1: For the inverter unit board, select a current rating of either 150 A or 160 A.

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Standard Type (12.5 kW)

Current Voltage
Unit / Board Component Name Part No.
Rating Rating

Inverter Unit C1 Board F1 100 A 600 V 072-06033-08

MUX Charge-32K Board F1 0.5 A 250 V 072-01664-15

MUX Charge-04B Board F1 5A 250 V 072-01664-33

MUX LC1BF Board F1 6.25 A 250 V 072-01664-34

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 Chapter 8
8Specifications
J Chapter Contents
8.1 Environmental Conditions of EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
8.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8
8.3 Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
8.4 X-Ray Tube Unit Reference Axis and Focal Spot Position
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16
8.5 Radiography Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17
8.6 Anatomical Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23
8.7 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-29
8.8 Statement of Compliance [For Europe] . . . . . . . . . . . .8-37
8.9 Statement of Compliance with Standards . . . . . . . . . .8-39
8.10 Manufacturer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-40
8 Specifications

8.1 Environmental Conditions of EMC

(Electromagnetic Compatibility)
The system satisfies the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard below:
• IEC 60601-1-2:2007

Pay attention to the electromagnetic circumstances at the installation

site.
The system may be affected by the electromagnetic environment at the
installation site. Also, the installation of the system may affect other existing
equipment.

J Classification of EMI in Accordance with EN/IEC60601-1-2: 2007

Group 1, Class A
The system uses radio-frequency energy only for its internal function and is not intended to deliver
energy to the patient. But little leakage radio-frequency energy does harm to highsensitive
equipment.
The system main power line in the clinical site should be connected to the domestic power sources
which are separated from the public main network.

For replacement parts of internal components, make sure to apply the

cables supplied by Shimadzu.
The use of non-cable devices, accessories, or cables other than those sold
by Shimadzu as replacement parts for the internal components may result in
increased emissions or decreased immunity of the system.

J Performance to Be EMC Immunity Tested (Essential Performance)

Essential performances of this system are as followings;
• Positioning the X-ray irradiation field
• Setting radiography parameters
• Irradiating imaging region with X-rays

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J Cable List
8
Cable
Cable Name Shield Note (Manufacturer/Part No.)
Length

Power Cable 4.0 m No Shimadzu Corporation / 503-75758 8

Hand Switch Cable 4.5 m No Shimadzu Corporation / 511-64136

Luminous Hand Switch Cable 4.5 m No Shimadzu Corporation / 511-64129

Additional Protective Grounding Wire 4.2 m No Shimadzu Corporation / 501-90150-02 8

The cables listed above are the parts specified to be compliant with the
standards. These parts are not provided to the system.
8

J Option List
8
Option Type Note (Manufacturer)

Remote Controller

Dose Area Product Meter

Shimadzu Corporation

-
8
Dose Calculation Unit Shimadzu Corporation

Distance Indicator Shimadzu Corporation

8
Luminous Hand Switch Shimadzu Corporation

Additional Hand Switch Shimadzu Corporation

FPD Upgrade Kit (Only for High Power Type (32 kW)) Shimadzu Corporation 8

The option listed above are the parts specified to be compliant with the
standards. These parts are not provided to the system.
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J Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions

Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions

The MobileArt Evolution is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The
customer or the user of the MobileArt Evolutionshould assure that it is used in such an environment.

Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment - Guidance

The MobileArt Evolutionuse RF energy only for

RF emissions
its internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions
EN 55011/ Group 1
are very low and are not likely to cause any
CISPR 11
interference in nearby electronic equipment.

RF emissions
EN 55011/ Class A
CISPR 11
The MobileArt Evolutionis suitable for use in all
Harmonic emissions
establishments other than domestic and those
EN 61000-3-2/ Class A
directly connected to the public low-voltage
IEC 61000-3-2
power supply network that supplies buildings
Voltage fluctuations/ used for domestic purposes.
flicker emissions
Complies
EN 61000-3-3/
IEC 61000-3-3

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J Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity

8
Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity

The MobileArt Evolution is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The
customer or the user of the MobileArt Evolutionshould assure that it is used in such an environment.
8
EN/IEC 60601 Electromagnetic
Immunity Test Compliance Level
Test Level Environment - Guidance

Electrostatic discharge
Floors should be wood,
concrete or ceramic tile. 8
(ESD) ±6 kV contact ±6 kV contact If the floors are covered with
EN 61000-4-2/ ±8 kV air ±8 kV air synthetic material, the relative
IEC 61000-4-2 humidity should be at least
30 %. 8
Electrical fast transient / ±2 kV ±2 kV
Mains power quality should be
burst for power supply lines for power supply lines
that of a typical commercial or
±1 kV ±1 kV
8
EN 61000-4-4/
hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-4 for input/output lines for input/output lines

Surge Mains power quality should be

±1 kV line(s) to line(s) ±1 kV line(s) to line(s)
EN 61000-4-5/ that of a typical commercial or
±2 kV line(s) to earth ±2 kV line(s) to earth hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-5

5 % UT <5 % UT
8
(>95 % dip in UT) (>95 % dip in UT) Mains power quality should be
for 0.5 cycle for 0.5 cycle that of a typical commercial or
hospital environment.
Voltage dips, short
interruptions and voltage
40 % UT
(60 % dip in UT)
40 % UT
(60 % dip in UT)
If the user of the MobileArt
Evolutionrequires continued
8
variations on power for 5 cycles for 5 cycles operation during power mains
supply input lines 70 % UT 70 % UT interruptions, it is
EN 61000-4-11/
IEC 61000-4-11
(30 % dip in UT)
for 25 cycles
(30 % dip in UT)
for 25 cycles
recommended that the
MobileArt Evolutionshould be 8
powered from an
<5 % UT <5 % UT uninterruptible power supply or
(>95 % dip in UT) (>95 % dip in UT) a battery.

Power frequency
for 5 sec for 5 sec
8
Power frequency magnetic
(50/60 Hz) fields should be at levels
magnetic field 3 A/m 3 A/m characteristic of a typical
EN 61000-4-8/
IEC 61000-4-8
location in a typical commercial
or hospital environment. 8
NOTE
• UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.
8

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J Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity

Guidance and Manufacturer's Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity

The MobileArt Evolution is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The
customer or the user of the MobileArt Evolutionshould assure that it is used in such an environment.

EN/
Compliance
Immunity Test IEC 60601 Electromagnetic Environment - Guidance
Level
Test Level

Portable and mobile RF communications equipment

should be used no closer to any part of the MobileArt
Evolution, including cables, than the recommended
separation distance calculated from the equation
applicable to the frequency of the transmitter.

Recommended separation distance

Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3 Vrms d = 1.2 √P

EN 61000-4-6/ 150 kHz to 150 kHz to
IEC 61000-4-6 80 MHz 80 MHz

Radiated RF 3 V/m 3 V/m d = 1.2 √P 80 MHz to 800 MHz

EN 61000-4-3/ 80 MHz to 80 MHz to
IEC 61000-4-3 2.5 GHz 2.5 GHz d = 2.3 √P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

where P is the maximum output power rating of the

transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter
manufacturer and d is the recommended separation
distance in meters (m).

Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as determined

by an electromagnetic site survey*1, should be less than
the compliance level in each frequency range*2.

Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment

marked with the following symbol:

NOTE
• At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
• These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption
and reflection from structures, objects and people.

*1: Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile
radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy.
To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be
considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the MobileArt Evolution is used exceeds the
applicable RF compliance level above, the MobileArt Evolutionshould be observed to verify normal operation. If
abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the
MobileArt Evolution.
*2: Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.

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J Recommended Separation Distances between Portable and Mobile

RF Communications Equipment and the EQUIPMENT or SYSTEM 8
Recommended Separation Distances between Portable
and Mobile RF Communications Equipment and the MobileArt Evolution

The MobileArt Evolution is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF
8
disturbances are controlled.
The customer or the user of the MobileArt Evolutioncan help prevent electromagnetic interference by
maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters)
and the MobileArt Evolutionas recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the 8
communications equipment.

Rated Maximum Separation Distance According to Frequency of Transmitter (m)

Output Power of
Transmitter 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz 8
(W) d = 1.2 √P d = 1.2 √P d = 2.3 √P
0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23

0.1 0.38 0.38 0.73 8

1 1.2 1.2 2.3

10 3.8 3.8 7.3

100 12 12 23
8
NOTE
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in
meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the
maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
8
• At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
• These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption
and reflection from structures, objects and people.
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8.2 Specifications
Two types of the equipment are available, each with different column heights.

Type Column Height

Type S 1780 mm

Type T 1930 mm

8.2.1 Operating Environment

Item Specification

Atmosphere No explosive or corrosive gases

Ambient Temperature 10 to 40 °C

Relative Humidity 30 to 85% (with no condensation)

Atmospheric Pressure 800 hPa to 1060 hPa

Environment Luminosity 150 to 500 lx

8.2.2 Power Supply

Item Specification

Power Supply Internal battery

When Powered
by Battery Battery Type Sealed lead storage battery (12 V × 20 cells)

Supply Voltage Single phase 100, 110, 120, 200, 220, 230, 240 V AC

Supply Frequency 50/60 Hz

Power Supply Rating 1 kVA

When Charging
Single phase 100, 110, 120 V AC: 1.0 Ω max.
Battery Supply Impedance
Single phase 200, 220, 230, 240 V AC: 4.0 Ω max.

Ground terminal: 100 Ω max.

Ground Resistance
Additional ground terminal: 100 Ω max.

Power Cable Length 4m

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8.2.3 High-Voltage Generator

8
J High Power Type (32 kW)

Item Specification 8
Max. Electric Power 32 kW (100 kV, 320 mA, 20 ms / 80 kV, 400 mA, 20 ms)

16 kW (100 kV, 160 mA, 0.1 s)

Nominal Electric Power (product of max current flow possible for 0.1 seconds and tube
voltage, at 100 kV nominal tube voltage)
8
Nominal maximum tube voltage and 133 kV, 200 mA
maximum tube current where nominal
maximum tube voltage output is possible: 8
Maximum tube current and maximum tube 400 mA, 80 kV
voltage where maximum tube current
output is possible:
Ratings Combination of tube voltage and tube 100 kV, 320 mA / 8
current that outputs maximum electrical 80 kV, 400 mA
power:
Minimum current-time product: 0.32 mAs
Maximum current-time product: 320 mAs 8
Nominal minimum irradiation time: 1 msec

Current-Time Product
Large
Focus
40 to 90 kV: 0.32 to 320 mAs
101 to 110 kV: 0.32 to 250 mAs
91 to 100 kV: 0.32 to 280 mAs
111 to 120 kV: 0.32 to 220 mAs 8
Settings Possible at 121 to 133 kV: 0.32 to 200 mAs
Given Cassette 40 to 90 kV: 0.32 to 320 mAs 91 to 100 kV: 0.32 to 280 mAs
Radiography Voltage*1 Small
Focus
101 to 110 kV: 0.32 to 250 mAs
121 to 133 kV: 0.32 to 200 mAs
111 to 120 kV: 0.32 to 220 mAs 8
Common

8
Current-Time Product with
Settings Possible at Large 40 to 90 kV: 0.32 to 320 mAs 91 to 100 kV: 0.32 to 280 mAs
Given (Low Battery Focus 101 to 110 kV: 0.32 to 250 mAs 111 to 120 kV: 0.32 to 220 mAs
mode) Cassette and 121 to 133 kV: 0.32 to 200 mAs
Radiography Voltage*1 Small
Focus

Setting Range: 40 kV to 133 kV, in 1 kV increments

8
Tube Voltage Setting Range and
Display Display: Digital

Setting Range: 0.32, 0.36, 0.40, 0.45, 0.50, 0.56, 0.63, 0.71, 0.80,
0.90, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.2, 8
3.6, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0, 9.0, 10, 11, 12, 14,
Current-Time Product Setting Range
16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 45, 50, 56, 63, 71,
and Display*1
80, 90, 100, 110, 125, 140, 160, 180, 200, 220, 250,

Display:
280, 320 mAs
Digital
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Item Specification

A total of 144 types of anatomical programs can be registered, using 8

imaging portions, 3 directions, 3 body thicknesses, and 2 radiography
mode (8 × 3 × 3 × 2 = 144).
Anatomical Programs The following radiography parameters can be registered in anatomical
programs.
• X-ray tube voltage, X-ray current-time product and focal spot size

*1:The various conditions are as follows (conform to IEC-standards):

Tube voltage (within ±10 %), Tube current (within ± 20 %)
mAs within ± (10 % + 0.2 mAs), Time within ± (10 % + 1 ms)

J Standard Type (12.5 kW)

Item Specification

12.5 kW (100 kV, 125 mA, 0.1 s)

Nominal Electric Power (product of max current flow possible for 0.1 seconds and tube voltage, at
100 kV nominal tube voltage)

Nominal maximum tube voltage and 125 kV, 100 mA

maximum tube current where nominal
maximum tube voltage output is possible:
Maximum tube current and maximum 160 mA, 80 kV
tube voltage where maximum tube
current output is possible:
Ratings Combination of tube voltage and tube 125 kV, 100 mA/100 kV, 125 mA
current that outputs maximum electrical 80 kV, 160 mA
power:
Minimum current-time product: 0.32 mAs
Maximum current-time product: 320 mAs

Nominal minimum irradiation time: 1 msec

Current-Time Product 40 to 90 kV: 0.32 to 320 mAs 91 to 100 kV: 0.32 to 280 mAs
Settings Possible at Given 101 to 110 kV: 0.32 to 250 mAs 111 to 120 kV: 0.32 to 220 mAs
Radiography Voltage 121 to 125 kV: 0.32 to 200 mAs

Tube Voltage Setting Range Setting Range:40 kV to 125 kV, in 1 kV increments

and Display*1 Display: Digital

Setting Range:0.32, 0.36, 0.40, 0.45, 0.50, 0.56, 0.63, 0.71, 0.80, 0.90, 1.0,
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.2, 3.6, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0,
Current-Time Product Setting 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0, 9.0, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 28, 32,
Range and Display 36, 40, 45, 50, 56, 63, 71, 80, 90, 100, 110, 125, 140, 160, 180,
200, 220, 250, 280, 320 mAs
Display: Digital

A total of 72 types of anatomical programs can be registered, using 8 imaging

portions, 3 directions, and 3 body thicknesses (8 × 3 × 3 = 72).
Anatomical Programs The following radiography parameters can be registered in anatomical
programs.
• X-ray tube voltage and X-ray current-time product

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*1:The various conditions are as follows (conform to IEC-standards):

Tube voltage (within ±10 %), Tube current (within ± 20 %)
mAs within ± (10 % + 0.2 mAs), Time within ± (10 % + 1 ms)
8
8.2.4 X-ray Tube Unit
8
J High Power Type (32 kW)

Item Specification
8
Model 0.7/1.3U163C-36

Nominal Focal Spot Size 0.7/1.3 mm

Target Angle 16 degrees 8

Nominal Max.
Radiography 133 kV
Tube Voltage

X-ray Tube
Max. Heat Content 750 kJ (1060 kHU) 8
Unit (tube and Max. Continuous
housing) Heat Dissipation 120 W (170 HU/s)
Rate

Max. Anode Heat

210 kJ (300 kHU)
8
Content

Max. Anode Heat

8
X-ray Tube 800 W (1130 HU/s)
Dissipation Rate
(tube only)
Max. Continuous
Heat Dissipation 210 W (300 HU/s)
Rate

Surface Temperature on Touchable Maximum 60°C 8

Surface of X-ray Tube Unit (Compliant to IEC60601-2-28 for painted X-ray tube unit surface)

Mass 12.8 kg

8
J Standard Type (12.5 kW)

Item Specification 8
Model 0.7U163CS-36

Nominal Focal Spot Size

Target Angle
0.7 mm

16 degrees
8
Nominal Max.
Radiography 125 kV
Tube Voltage

Max. Heat Content 750 kJ (1060 kHU)

8
X-ray Tube
Unit (tube and Max. Continuous
housing) Heat Dissipation 120 W (170 HU/s)
Rate
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Item Specification

Max. Anode Heat

210 kJ (300 kHU)
Content

Max. Anode Heat

X-ray Tube 800 W (1130 HU/s)
Dissipation Rate
(tube only)
Max. Continuous
Heat Dissipation 210 W (300 HU/s)
Rate

Surface Temperature on Touchable Maximum 60°C

Surface of X-ray Tube Unit (Compliant to IEC60601-2-28 for painted X-ray tube unit surface)

Mass 13 kg

8.2.5 Collimator

Item Specification

Model R-20C

Shape Rectangular

Field Max. Field 430 mm × 430 mm at SID 1 m

Min. Field 0 mm × 0 mm (leaves closed)

Average Illumination 160 lx min.

Illuminance Ratio 3 min.

Precision 2 % of SID
Illuminated Field
Center Indicator Cross hairs

Type Of Lamp Halogen lamp (JM12 V 100 W 10 H)

Illumination Period 30 seconds max., with automatic off timer

SID Display 1, 1.5, 2 m

Field Size
Indicator Dimensions Display 20 (8), 23 (9), 25 (10), 28 (11), 30 (12), 36 (14), 43 (17) cm (in.)

Leaf Movement Manual

Focal Length (distance between focal

spot and collimator attachment surface, 56 mm
when installed)

Rotation Range Around the X-ray Axis ±110 degrees

External Dimensions 202 mm × 211 mm × 200 mm

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 8.2 Specifications

8.2.6 X-ray Tube Unit Holder

8
Item Specification

Focal Spot Height

Type S: 600 mm to 1860 mm
Type T: 600 mm to 2010 mm
8
Arm Length 635 mm to 1200 mm

Column Rotation Range ±270 degrees

8
X-ray Tube Rotation Angle ±180 degrees

X-ray Tube Axial Rotation Forward 90 degrees, backward 20 degrees

8
8.2.7 Minimum Inherent Filtration

Item Specification
8
Total 2.5 mm Al at 70 kV

X-ray Tube Unit 1.5 mm Al equivalent at 70 kV

8
Collimator 1.0 mm Al equivalent at 70 kV

8.2.8 Options 8
Item Specification

Cylindrical wet tissue containers can be held, with a radius

8
Disposable Wipes Holder between 120 mm to 150 mm and a height between 190 mm to
230 mm.

Remote Controller
Using the infrared remote controller allows performing
radiography and switching the collimator lamp ON or OFF
8
remotely.

Protective Screen (folding) Operator exposure can be reduced by using the protective screen.

Dose Area Product Meter

Indicates the dose-area product (cannot be installed together with 8
the dose calculation unit or the distance indicator).

Calculates and displays the radiation dosage of the X-ray applied

Dose Calculation Unit to surface of the patient (cannot be installed together with dose
area product meter). 8
Shows the distance measured by the dose calculation unit
Distance Indicator
(cannot be installed together with dose area product meter).

Keyless Entry
The system can be managed using a password instead of a key 8
switch.

The grip bar height can be changed to 950 mm, 970 mm, or 1000
Changing the Grip Bar Height mm from the floor surface. Select the desired height during
installation (default bar height is 910 mm). 8
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Item Specification

The hand switch is illuminated to indicate when the radiography

Luminous Hand Switch
preparation is finished, or that radiography is in progress.

Additional Hand Switch Allows adding an illuminated hand switch to front of system.

Grid Case By attaching the grid case, 2 sheets of grid holder can be stored.

The large cassette box stores 15 light weight 14 × 17 inches

Large Cassette Box
cassettes.

FPD Upgrade (only for High Power Type

Allows adding DR system to this system.
(32 kW))

Decoration label Decoration label for exterior body

8.2.9 Custom Specifications

Item Specification

Focal Spot Lift Lifts focal spot up by 150 mm (focal spot height 750 mm to
(only for Type S) 2010 mm).

Note: Custom specifications cannot be changed after delivery.

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8.3 Dimensional Drawings 8

8.3.1 General Dimensions
8
Item Specification

Total Width 580 mm 8

Total Length 1145 mm

8
Type S: 1780 mm
Height of Column
Type T: 1930 mm

High Power Type (32 kW): 390 kg

Mass
Standard Type (12.5 kW): 370 kg

Maximum Travel Speed

Approx. 5 km/h (Maximum instantaneous travel speed: 6 km/h, 8
may vary depending on condition)

Maximum Storage Capacity of Cassettes 10

8
∗Values shown in ( ) are for Type S

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8.4 X-Ray Tube Unit Reference Axis and Focal

Spot Position
X-ray Tube Unit Focal Spot Position (Top View)

Reference Axis
Focal Spot∗1

∗1: Focal spot is indicated by a mark on the X-ray tube unit surface. Unit: mm

X-ray Tube Unit Focal Spot Position (Side View)

Focal Spot

Unit: mm
Reference Axis

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8.5 Radiography Parameters 8

8.5.1 High Power Type (32 kW)
8
J Normal Use
Large Focus
8
Tube Tube Voltage (kV)
Current-
Time 8
Product 133 125 100 80 60 40
(mAs)

0.32

0.5
0.0016

0.0025
0.0012

0.0020
0.0010

0.0016
0.0010

0.0012
0.0010

0.0016
0.0012

0.0020
8
1 0.0050 0.0040 0.0032 0.0025 0.0032 0.0040

2 0.0100 0.0080 0.0063 0.0050 0.0063 0.0080 8

5 0.040 0.020 0.016 0.012 0.016 0.020

8 0.080 0.063 0.040 0.020 0.025 0.032

10 0.100 0.080 0.063 0.040 0.032 0.040 8

16 0.320 0.200 0.100 0.080 0.063 0.063

8
20 0.400 0.250 0.200 0.100 0.080 0.080

50 1.00 0.63 0.50 0.40 0.32 0.25

100 2.00 1.25 1.00 0.80 0.63 0.50

200 4.00 3.20 2.50 2.00 1.25 1.00

8
320 - - - 3.20 2.50 1.60

(Unit: sec)

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Small Focus

Tube Tube Voltage (kV)

Current-
Time
Product 133 125 100 80 60 40
(mAs)

0.32 0.0032 0.0025 0.0020 0.0016 0.0016 0.0020

0.5 0.0050 0.0040 0.0032 0.0025 0.0025 0.0032

1 0.0100 0.0080 0.0063 0.0050 0.0050 0.0063

2 0.0200 0.0160 0.0120 0.0100 0.0100 0.0120

5 0.063 0.050 0.040 0.032 0.025 0.032

8 0.100 0.100 0.063 0.050 0.050 0.050

10 0.125 0.125 0.080 0.063 0.063 0.063

16 0.320 0.200 0.125 0.100 0.100 0.100

20 0.400 0.250 0.200 0.125 0.125 0.125

50 1.00 0.63 0.50 0.40 0.32 0.32

100 2.00 1.60 1.00 0.80 0.63 0.63

200 4.00 3.20 2.50 2.00 1.25 1.25

320 - - - 3.20 2.50 2.00

(Unit: sec)

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J Low-Battery Mode
Large Focus
8

Tube
Current-
Tube Voltage (kV) 8
Time
Product 133 125 100 80 60 40
(mAs)

0.32 0.0016 0.0012 0.0010 0.0010 0.0010 0.0012

8
0.5 0.0025 0.0020 0.0016 0.0012 0.0016 0.0020

1 0.0050 0.0040 0.0032 0.0025 0.0032 0.0040 8

2 0.0100 0.0080 0.0063 0.0050 0.0063 0.0080

5 0.040 0.020 0.016 0.012 0.016 0.020

8 0.160 0.080 0.040 0.020 0.025 0.032 8

10 0.200 0.160 0.080 0.040 0.032 0.040

16

20
0.320

0.400
0.320

0.400
0.200

0.250
0.160

0.200
0.100

0.160
0.063

0.080
8
50 1.00 1.00 0.63 0.50 0.40 0.25

100 2.00 2.00 1.25 1.00 0.80 0.50

8
200 4.00 4.00 2.50 2.00 1.60 1.00

320 - - - 3.20 2.50 1.60

(Unit: sec) 8

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Small Focus

Tube Tube Voltage (kV)

Current-
Time
Product 133 125 100 80 60 40
(mAs)

0.32 0.0032 0.0025 0.0020 0.0016 0.0016 0.0020

0.5 0.0050 0.0040 0.0032 0.0025 0.0025 0.0032

1 0.0100 0.0080 0.0063 0.0050 0.0050 0.0063

2 0.0200 0.0160 0.0120 0.0100 0.0100 0.0120

5 0.100 0.100 0.063 0.040 0.025 0.032

8 0.160 0.160 0.100 0.080 0.063 0.050

10 0.200 0.200 0.125 0.100 0.080 0.063

16 0.320 0.320 0.200 0.160 0.125 0.100

20 0.400 0.400 0.250 0.200 0.160 0.125

50 1.00 1.00 0.63 0.50 0.40 0.32

100 2.00 2.00 1.25 1.00 0.80 0.63

200 4.00 4.00 2.50 2.00 1.60 1.25

320 - - - 3.20 2.50 2.00

(Unit: sec)

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8.5.2 Standard Type (12.5 kW)

8
J Normal Use

Tube Current- Tube Voltage (kV) 8

Time Product
(mAs) 125 100 80 60 40

0.32 0.0064 0.0064 0.0051 0.0032 0.0032

8
0.5 0.0063 0.0063 0.0050 0.0040 0.0032

1 0.0100 0.0080 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063

2 0.0200 0.0160 0.0125 0.0125 0.0125 8

5 0.063 0.040 0.032 0.032 0.032

8 0.100 0.063 0.050 0.050 0.050

10 0.125 0.080 0.063 0.063 0.063

8
16 0.200 0.125 0.100 0.100 0.100

20

50
0.250

0.63
0.200

0.50
0.125

0.40
0.125

0.32
0.125

0.32
8
100 1.60 1.00 0.80 0.63 0.63

200 3.20 2.50 2.00 1.25 1.25 8

320 - - 3.20 2.50 2.00

(Unit: sec)

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J Low-Battery Mode

Tube Current- Tube Voltage (kV)

Time Product
(mAs) 125 100 80 60 40

0.32 0.0064 0.0064 0.0051 0.0032 0.0032

0.5 0.0100 0.0063 0.0050 0.0040 0.0032

1 0.0200 0.0125 0.0100 0.0080 0.0063

2 0.0400 0.0250 0.0200 0.0160 0.0120

5 0.100 0.063 0.050 0.040 0.032

8 0.160 0.100 0.080 0.063 0.050

10 0.200 0.125 0.100 0.080 0.063

16 0.320 0.200 0.160 0.125 0.100

20 0.400 0.250 0.200 0.160 0.125

50 1.00 0.63 0.50 0.40 0.32

100 2.00 1.25 1.00 0.80 0.63

200 4.00 2.50 2.00 1.60 1.25

320 - - 3.20 2.50 2.00

(Unit: sec)

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8.6 Anatomical Program 8

The factory-set anatomical program numbers (APR numbers) and their radiography parameters are
indicated below.
8
8.6.1 High Power Type (32 kW)

APR for Chest and leg are set 32 kw electric power, using the large focus, to minimize image blur 8
from body movement. Exposure time may be extended and tube current decreases in some
radiography settings when choosing the small focus.
Electric power* of High mAs settings like APR for Abdomen and Waist have no difference between
the large and small focus. 8
* Electric power mean kV times mAs.

APR
Number
Imaging
Region
Projection
Direction
Body
Thickness
kV mAs Focus Size 8
1 Head Frontal Thin 64 14 Small

2 Head Frontal Normal 64 14 Small

8
3 Head Frontal Thick 66 16 Small

4 Head Lateral Thin 56 14 Small

5 Head Lateral Normal 58 14 Small 8

6 Head Lateral Thick 61 14 Small

7 Head Oblique Thin 56 18 Small

8 Head Oblique Normal 59 18 Small 8

9 Head Oblique Thick 62 18 Small

10

11
Chest

Chest
Frontal

Frontal
Thin

Normal
79

79
2.8

3.2
Large

Large
8
12 Chest Frontal Thick 82 3.2 Large

13 Chest Lateral Thin 88 3.2 Large 8

14 Chest Lateral Normal 91 3.6 Large

15 Chest Lateral Thick 95 4 Large

16 Chest Oblique Thin 87 3.2 Large 8

17 Chest Oblique Normal 90 3.2 Large

8
18 Chest Oblique Thick 93 3.2 Large

19 Abdomen Frontal Thin 74 56 Small

20 Abdomen Frontal Normal 77 63 Small

21 Abdomen Frontal Thick 80 71 Small

8
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APR Imaging Projection Body

kV mAs Focus Size
Number Region Direction Thickness

22 Abdomen Lateral Thin 86 63 Small

23 Abdomen Lateral Normal 90 63 Small

24 Abdomen Lateral Thick 95 63 Small

25 Abdomen Oblique Thin 78 80 Small

26 Abdomen Oblique Normal 83 80 Small

27 Abdomen Oblique Thick 89 80 Small

28 Waist Frontal Thin 68 22 Small

29 Waist Frontal Normal 68 25 Small

30 Waist Frontal Thick 71 25 Small

31 Waist Lateral Thin 82 22 Small

32 Waist Lateral Normal 84 25 Small

33 Waist Lateral Thick 86 28 Small

34 Waist Oblique Thin 71 22 Small

35 Waist Oblique Normal 74 25 Small

36 Waist Oblique Thick 76 28 Small

37 Leg Frontal Thin 63 7.1 Large

38 Leg Frontal Normal 63 8 Large

39 Leg Frontal Thick 66 8 Large

40 Leg Lateral Thin 65 7.1 Large

41 Leg Lateral Normal 68 7.1 Large

42 Leg Lateral Thick 71 7.1 Large

43 Leg Oblique Thin 65 8 Large

44 Leg Oblique Normal 65 9 Large

45 Leg Oblique Thick 65 10 Large

46 Foot Frontal Thin 58 2.2 Small

47 Foot Frontal Normal 58 2.5 Small

48 Foot Frontal Thick 61 2.5 Small

49 Foot Lateral Thin 57 2 Small

50 Foot Lateral Normal 58 2 Small

51 Foot Lateral Thick 61 2 Small

52 Foot Oblique Thin 55 2.5 Small

53 Foot Oblique Normal 58 2.5 Small

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APR
Number
Imaging
Region
Projection
Direction
Body
Thickness
kV mAs Focus Size 8
54 Foot Oblique Thick 61 2.8 Small

55

56
Arm

Arm
Frontal

Frontal
Thin

Normal
58

58
2.8

3.2
Small

Small
8
57 Arm Frontal Thick 61 3.2 Small

58 Arm Lateral Thin 61 2.8 Small

8
59 Arm Lateral Normal 63 3.2 Small

60 Arm Lateral Thick 65 3.6 Small

61 Arm Oblique Thin 60 3.2 Small 8

62 Arm Oblique Normal 60 3.6 Small

8
63 Arm Oblique Thick 60 4 Small

64 Hand Frontal Thin 53 0.9 Small

65 Hand Frontal Normal 53 1 Small

66 Hand Frontal Thick 56 1 Small

8
67 Hand Lateral Thin 56 0.9 Small

68 Hand Lateral Normal 58 0.9 Small

69 Hand Lateral Thick 60 0.9 Small 8

70 Hand Oblique Thin 56 1 Small

71 Hand Oblique Normal 57 1 Small

72 Hand Oblique Thick 57 1.1 Small

8

8
8.6.2 Standard Type (12.5 kW)

APR Number
Imaging Projection Body
kV mAs
8
Region Direction Thickness

1 Head Frontal Thin 64 14

2 Head Frontal Normal 64 16 8

3 Head Frontal Thick 66 16

5
Head

Head
Lateral

Lateral
Thin

Normal
56

58
14

14
8
6 Head Lateral Thick 61 14

7 Head Oblique Thin 56 18

8
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Imaging Projection Body

APR Number kV mAs
Region Direction Thickness

8 Head Oblique Normal 59 18

9 Head Oblique Thick 62 18

10 Chest Frontal Thin 79 2.8

11 Chest Frontal Normal 79 3.2

12 Chest Frontal Thick 82 3.2

13 Chest Lateral Thin 88 3.2

14 Chest Lateral Normal 91 3.6

15 Chest Lateral Thick 95 4

16 Chest Oblique Thin 87 3.2

17 Chest Oblique Normal 90 3.2

18 Chest Oblique Thick 93 3.2

19 Abdomen Frontal Thin 74 56

20 Abdomen Frontal Normal 77 63

21 Abdomen Frontal Thick 80 71

22 Abdomen Lateral Thin 86 63

23 Abdomen Lateral Normal 90 63

24 Abdomen Lateral Thick 95 63

25 Abdomen Oblique Thin 78 80

26 Abdomen Oblique Normal 83 80

27 Abdomen Oblique Thick 89 80

28 Waist Frontal Thin 68 22

29 Waist Frontal Normal 68 25

30 Waist Frontal Thick 71 25

31 Waist Lateral Thin 82 22

32 Waist Lateral Normal 84 25

33 Waist Lateral Thick 86 28

34 Waist Oblique Thin 71 22

35 Waist Oblique Normal 74 25

36 Waist Oblique Thick 76 28

37 Leg Frontal Thin 63 7.1

38 Leg Frontal Normal 63 8

39 Leg Frontal Thick 66 8

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 8.6 Anatomical Program

APR Number
Imaging
Region
Projection
Direction
Body
Thickness
kV mAs 8
40 Leg Lateral Thin 65 7.1

41

42
Leg

Leg
Lateral

Lateral
Normal

Thick
68

71
7.1

7.1
8
43 Leg Oblique Thin 65 8

44 Leg Oblique Normal 65 9

8
45 Leg Oblique Thick 65 10

46 Foot Frontal Thin 58 2.2

47 Foot Frontal Normal 58 2.5 8

48 Foot Frontal Thick 61 2.5

8
49 Foot Lateral Thin 57 2

50 Foot Lateral Normal 58 2

51 Foot Lateral Thick 61 2

52 Foot Oblique Thin 55 2.5

8
53 Foot Oblique Normal 58 2.5

54 Foot Oblique Thick 61 2.8

55 Arm Frontal Thin 58 2.8 8

56 Arm Frontal Normal 58 3.2

57 Arm Frontal Thick 61 3.2

58 Arm Lateral Thin 61 2.8

8
59 Arm Lateral Normal 63 3.2

60 Arm Lateral Thick 65 3.6

8
61 Arm Oblique Thin 60 3.2

62 Arm Oblique Normal 60 3.6

63 Arm Oblique Thick 60 4 8

64 Hand Frontal Thin 53 0.9

65 Hand Frontal Normal 53 1

66 Hand Frontal Thick 56 1 8

67 Hand Lateral Thin 56 0.9

68

69
Hand

Hand
Lateral

Lateral
Normal

Thick
58

60
0.9

0.9
8
70 Hand Oblique Thin 56 1

71 Hand Oblique Normal 57 1

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Imaging Projection Body

APR Number kV mAs
Region Direction Thickness

72 Hand Oblique Thick 57 1.1

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 8.7 Labels

8.7 Labels 8
Locations where the labels are attached are shown as follows.

6 gi
8

8
28bk

8
7
g
g f

4
c e
8
135dh
kl 90
a

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J Name Plates
1Name plate of MobileArt Evolution

2Name plate of collimator R-20C

3Identification label of X-ray control unit MUX-200D-XC (For UL)

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 8.7 Labels

4Identification label of high voltage transformer D150MH-40 (For UL)

8

8
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8 Specifications

J Warning Labels

5Caution Label A 9Caution Label F

0Caution Label G (Only for Grid Case)

aCaution Label H
(Only for Large-Sized Cassette Box)

6Caution Label B bWarning Label A

cWarning Label B

7Caution Label C
dCaution Label of Breaker

8Caution Label D
eCaution Label

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 8.7 Labels

J Indication Labels
fSmall Movement Switch Label gBrake Release Switch Label
8

hAdditional Earthing Wire Label

8
iBrake Release Switch Label

J Other Labels 8
kUL Label ASSY

8
lCE Label ASSY

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8.7.1 Labeling For X-Ray Tube Unit

5 4
2

17 16

J Name Plates
1Name plate of X-ray tube assembly (High Power Type (32 kW))

Name plate of X-ray tube assembly (High Power Type (32 kW), For UL)

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 8.7 Labels

Name plate of X-ray tube assembly (Standard Type (12.5 kW))

8

Name plate of X-ray tube assembly (Standard Type (12.5 kW), For UL) 8

8
J Warning Labels

2Warning Label (High Voltage) 3Label around a radiation gate 8

J Indication Labels 8
4Indication Label "+" (PLUS) 5Indication Label "-" (MINUS)

8
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J Other Labels
6UL Label ASSY

7CE Label ASSY

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 8.8 Statement of Compliance [For Europe]

8.8 Statement of Compliance [For Europe] 8

8.8.1 Regulatory Information
8
For Europe:
The system complies with the requirement of the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC
Equipment Name: MOBILE X-RAY SYSTEM 8
Model Name: MOBILE X-RAY SYSTEM MobileArt Evolution

Parts Number: 503-77777-XX

Manufacturer: SHIMADZU CORPORATION 8

Medical Systems Division

Address: 1, NISHINOKYO-KUWABARACHO,
NAKAGYO-KU, KYOTO, 604-8511, JAPAN
8
Authorized SHIMADZU EUROPA GmbH
Representative in EU:

Address: Albert-Hahn-Strasse 6-10, 47269 Duisburg, F.R. Germany

8
8.8.2 Company's Quality System

The company's Quality System is satisfied with Annex II, Article 3 for 93/42/EEC as amended by
8
2007/47/EC, which is certified by TUV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH; Tillystrasse 2, D-90431
Nurnberg, Germany (Notified under No. 0197) as Registration No.: HD 60029841 0001

8
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8.8.3 International Standards

This system conforms the following international standards.

• IEC 60601-1:2005 / EN 60601-1:2006
• IEC 60601-1-2:2007 / EN 60601-1-2:2007
• IEC 60601-1-3:2008 / EN 60601-1-3:2008
• IEC 60601-1-6:2010 / EN 60601-1-6:2010
• IEC 60601-2-54:2009 / EN 60601-2-54:2009
• IEC 60627:2001 / EN 60627:2001
• ISO 10993-1:2009 / EN ISO 10993-1:2009
• ISO 14971:2007, Corrected version / EN ISO 14971:2009
• IEC 62220-1:2003 / EN 62220-1:2004
• IEC 62304:2006 / EN 62304:2006
• IEC 62366:2007 / EN 62366:2008
• EN 980:2008
• EN 1041:2008

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 8.9 Statement of Compliance with Standards

8.9 Statement of Compliance with Standards 8

• X-RAY EQUIPMENT for RADIOGRAPHY ... MOBILE X-RAY SYSTEM MobileArt

•
Evolution IEC 60601-2-54:2009
MOBILE X-RAY SYSTEM MobileArt Evolution with radiation protection in accordance
8
with IEC 60601-1-3:1994
• X-RAY EQUIPMENT for RADIOGRAPHY ... MOBILE X-RAY SYSTEM MobileArt
Evolution EN 60601-2-54:2009 8
• MOBILE X-RAY SYSTEM MobileArt Evolution with radiation protection in accordance
with EN 60601-1-3:2001

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8.10Manufacturer Information
Manufacturer: SHIMADZU CORPORATION
Medical Systems Division

Address: 1, NISHINOKYO-KUWABARACHO,
NAKAGYO-KU, KYOTO, 604-8511, JAPAN

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 Chapter 9
9Appendix
J Chapter Contents
9.1 Information on Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
9.2 Check List for Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-4
9.3 Safety Check Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5
9 Appendix

9.1 Information on Radiation

9.1.1 Radiation Protection

To minimize X-ray exposure on patients and medical staff, the operator must observe
the local laws and regulations specified in each region, as well as the following
precautions. It is also highly recommended to study and know about the
recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP).

9.1.2 Principle

Limit X-ray irradiation to the minimum.

9.1.3 For Radiation Protection of Patients

• If there is any possibility that the regions easily affected by radiation (eye balls, gonad, etc.)
are irradiated by X-ray, be sure to protect those regions.
• Adjust X-ray irradiation field appropriately to avoid X-ray irradiation to the area other than
the region of interest.
• Keep the focus-skin distance as long as possible.

9.1.4 For Radiation Protection of Medical Staff

If for some reason another person has to be in the examination room, that person must take adequate
measures to protect themselves against radiation (protective apron, screen, etc.).

9.1.5 Entrance surface dose - reference value

The reference values of entrance surface dose brought with the typical conditions are listed below.

Tube Entrance
Body Tube voltage
Area Direction currenttime Focus surface dose
thickness [kV]
product [mAs] [mGy]

Head Front Normal 64 16 Small focus 1.248 mGy

Chest Front Normal 79 3.2 Large focus 0.4211 mGy

Abdomen Front Normal 77 63 Small focus 7.302 mGy

Waist Front Front Normal 68 25 Small focus 2.227 mGy

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 9.1 Information on Radiation

Tube Focus
9

0.8 m Dosimeter 9
Collimator exposure field
H 35 cm × V 35 cm
Acrylic
phantom 9
0.2 m
9
Detector

The measurement condition and system are shown below. 9

• SOD: 100 cm
• Acrylic phantom : H 35 cm or larger × V 35 cm or larger × Thickness 20 cm
• Collimator exposure field: H 35 cm × V 35 cm 9
• Dosimeter: Ionization chamber type
Radiation Monitor Controller Model9010 & Model9060A (manufactured by Radcal
Corporation)
Chamber MOD10 × 5-6 (manufactured by Radcal Corporation) 9
• Environmental condition:
Temperature 25 °C, Atmospheric pressure 1015 hPa, Humidity 55 %
9
9.1.6 Deterministic effect (ICRP60)

Deterministic effects may occur when radiation dose on certain organs or body tissues exceeds the
threshold. The areas of interest of diagnostic radiology are the skin and the crystalline lens. The 9
threshold at which a deterministic effect occurs on these body tissues is 1 to 3 Gy.
The reference value of entrance surface dose is 67.14 mGy brought by a single radiography with the
radiography conditions, 133 kV, 200 mAs, which gives the maximum entrance surface dose. The
measurement condition and system are same as those shown in "9.1.5 Entrance surface dose -
9
reference value" P.9-2.
Therefore, performing radiography fifteen times or more with the condition giving the maximum
entrance surface dose may bring a deterministic effect on the patient. 9
The operator must control exposure dose properly in consideration of the above, when using the
equipment.

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9.2 Check List for Trouble

Fill following blanks and contact your Shimadzu service representative.

Hospital :

Phone :

FAX :

Serial Number:

Date of Installation:

Item Check

Someone injured

When did the trouble occur?

Is there a sign of the trouble?

Is there a power failure or thunderbolt when the trouble

occurred?

The device has been watered?

The device has been given an impact?

The number of patients a day with the device?

When is the last periodic inspection?

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9.3 Safety Check Registry 9

Name 9
Phone

Extension number
Hospital
FAX 9
Address

Room number

Name 9
Equipment Serial number

Date of installation

Affiliation 9
Instructor Phone

FAX
9
This device's
maintenance and Instructor
Date Description operation staff 9
Signature Signature

9
• At the time of installation or when changing the designated operator, your Shimadzu service
representative will explain the safety instructions described in this manual to the maintenance
and operation staff, and record the information.
9
• This manual is important. We request all maintenance personnel to keep it in a safe place
close to the device.

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Index

A Current-time product buttons .............................. 2-7, 2-8

Acc......................................................................... 4-5 D
Acceleration setting.................................................. 4-2
Additional hand switch ........................................... 5-19 Disposable wipes holder............................................ 5-2
Additional protective grounding wire....................... 2-17 Distance indicator................................................... 5-14
Additional radiography function .............................. 3-26 Dose area product meter............................................ 5-9
All Free button ............................................. 2-10, 2-13 Dose calculation unit .............................................. 5-12
Anatomical program............................... 3-21, 1-3, 4-14 DR long-term exposure button ...................................2-7
Anatomical program number................................... 8-23
APO ....................................................................... 4-6 E
APR .............................................. 1-3, 3-21, 4-8, 8-23
Emergency brake release battery ................................6-6
aPr.......................................................................... 4-8
Emergency brake release button.......................... 2-3, 6-5
APR settings at startup ............................................. 4-2
Emergency stop button..................................... 2-4, 3-14
Apron hanger......................................................... 2-14
Arm ...................................................................... 2-13
F
Arm joint .............................................................. 2-13
Arm lock release button.......................................... 2-13 Focus mode button ................................................... 2-6
Arm lock release buttons ........................................ 2-10 FPD/Cassette radiography mode button ...................... 2-6
Arm lock release lever............................................ 2-13
at OFF .................................................................... 3-5 G
Auto-power-OFF function ........................................ 3-5
Grip bar ................................................................... 2-3
Auto-power-off time setting...................................... 4-2
Grounding cable .......................................................7-5

B
H
bAC........................................................................ 4-6
Hand switch ........................................................... 2-12
Backward power-assist setting................................... 4-2
Battery.................................................................. 3-27
I
Battery indicator ...................................................... 2-4
Body thickness selection buttons ........................ 2-7, 2-9 Imaging region selection buttons.........................2-7, 2-9
bon ......................................................................... 4-7 Inch-mover buttons........................................ 2-10, 3-12
Brake release bar ..................................................... 2-3 Irradiation field ...................................................... 3-19
Buzzer setting.......................................................... 4-2 Irradiation field adjustment knobs ............................ 2-10

C K
Changing the grip bar height ................................... 5-17 Key switch...............................................................2-4
Charging ............................................................... 3-28 Keyless entry ......................................................... 5-15
Charging lamp ......................................................... 2-4 kV display ........................................................2-7, 2-8
Check List for Trouble ............................................. 9-4
Collimator............................................................. 2-10 L
Collimator lamp button.................... 2-6, 2-8, 2-10, 4-13
Collimator lamp control setting ................................. 4-2 LAP ........................................................................ 4-7

CPU backup battery ................................................. 6-6 Large focus ............................................................ 8-17

Current-time product .............................................. 3-21 Locking the arm .....................................................3-16

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Low-battery mode .................................................. 3-26 Remote controller .....................................................5-3

Low-speed travel mode........................................... 3-11 Remote controller button ....................................2-6, 2-8
Luminous hand switch ............................................ 5-18 Replacement time display ..........................................6-6

M S
Main circuit breaker ............................................... 2-16 Safety check registry .................................................9-5
Malfunction indicator lamp ......................... 2-6, 2-8, 6-4 Small focus ............................................................8-18
mAs ...................................................................... 3-21 Snd..........................................................................4-9
mAs display...................................................... 2-7, 2-8 sound emitted during system travel.............................4-9
Motor...................................................................... 6-6 sound emitted during X-ray exposure..........................4-9
sound emitted when radiography preparation
N is finished ................................................................4-9
Normal travel mode................................................ 3-11 Standby indicator lamp.......................................2-6, 2-8
Notification function................................................. 6-6 Status indicator lamp..........................................1-3, 2-4
Numeric Delete Button ........................................... 5-15 stc ...........................................................................4-5
Numeric keypad ..................................................... 5-15 Steer control setting ..................................................4-2

O T

Obstruction detector ............................................... 3-13 Tape measure ................................................2-10, 3-19

Obstruction detector canceling function.................... 3-13 Top plate..................................................................7-3
Operation sound ..................................................... 4-12 Transmission status indicator .....................................5-3
Operation sound setting ............................................ 4-2 Travelling warning sound ...................................2-6, 2-8
Tube voltage ..........................................................3-21
P Tube voltage buttons ..........................................2-7, 2-8

PAS ........................................................................ 4-4 U

Password ............................................................... 5-15
Periodic replacement parts ...................................... 7-10 U01 .........................................................................6-6
Personal ID setting ................................................... 4-2 U02 .........................................................................6-6
Pid .......................................................................... 4-4 U03 .........................................................................6-6
Positioning ............................................................ 3-18 U04 .........................................................................6-6
Power cable ........................................................... 2-15 U05 .........................................................................6-6
Power line connection indicator lamp ......................... 2-4 User settings button............................................2-7, 2-8
Power supply panel .................................................. 2-4 User settings mode....................................................4-3
Power-assist setting .................................................. 4-2
W
Projection direction selection buttons .................. 2-7, 2-9
Protective screen ...................................................... 5-7 Warm-up..................................................................3-6
Warning indicator lamp ...............................2-6, 2-8, 6-2
R Wire rope .................................................................7-5
Radiography parameters................................. 3-21, 8-17
X
Radiography preparation button............................... 2-12
Radiography ready indicator lamp....................... 2-6, 2-8 X-ray control panel ...................................................2-6
Registration button ............................................ 2-7, 2-9 X-ray exposure button .............................................2-12
Releasing the brake in emergency .............................. 6-5 X-ray irradiation indicator lamp ..........................2-6, 2-8
Remaining battery charge.......................................... 3-2 X-ray tube unit ..................................................3-6, 6-6
Remote control receiver ............................................ 5-4

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