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Fluoro Systems Tests

46-017563
Revision 37
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Important...X-Ray Protection
WARNING

X-ray equipment if not properly used may cause injury. Accordingly, the instructions
herein contained should be thoroughly read and understood by everyone who will use
the equipment before you attempt to place this equipment in operation. The General
Electric Company, Healthcare Technologies, will be glad to assist and cooperate in
placing this equipment in use.
Although this apparatus incorporates a high degree of protection against x-radiation
other than the useful beam, no practical design of equipment can provide complete
protection. Nor can any practical design compel the operator to take adequate
precautions to prevent the possibility of any persons carelessly exposing themselves
or others to radiation.
It is important that anyone having anything to do with x-radiation be properly trained
and fully acquainted with the recommendations of the National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements as published in NCRP Reports available from NCRP
Publications, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Room 1016, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, and
of the International Commission on Radiation Protection, and take adequate steps to
protect against injury.
The equipment is sold with the understanding that the General Electric Company,
Healthcare Technologies, its agents, and representatives have no responsibility for
injury or damage which may result from improper use of the equipment. Various
protective materials and devices are available. It is urged that such materials or
devices be used.

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Language Policy
DOC0371395 - Global Language Procedure

ПРЕДУПРЕЖ Това упътване за работа е налично само на английски език.

ДЕНИЕ • Ако доставчикът на услугата на клиента изиска друг език, задължение на клиента е да
(BG) осигури превод.
• Не използвайте оборудването, преди да сте се консултирали и разбрали упътването за
работа.
• Неспазването на това предупреждение може да доведе до нараняване на доставчика
на услугата, оператора или пациентa в резултат на токов удар, механична или друга
опасност.
警告 本维修手册仅提供英文版本。
(ZH-CN) • 如果客户的维修服务人员需要非英文版本，则客户需自行提供翻译服务。
• 未详细阅读和完全理解本维修手册之前，不得进行维修。
• 忽略本警告可能对维修服务人员、操作人员或患者造成电击、机械伤害或其他形式的伤
害。
警告 本服務手冊僅提供英文版本。
(ZH-HK) • 倘若客戶的服務供應商需要英文以外之服務手冊，客戶有責任提供翻譯服務。
• 除非已參閱本服務手冊及明白其內容，否則切勿嘗試維修設備。
• 不遵從本警告或會令服務供應商、網絡供應商或病人受到觸電、機械性或其他的危險。
警告 本維修手冊僅有英文版。
(ZH-TW) • 若客戶的維修廠商需要英文版以外的語言，應由客戶自行提供翻譯服務。
• 請勿試圖維修本設備，除非 您已查閱並瞭解本維修手冊。
• 若未留意本警告，可能導致維修廠商、操作員或病患因觸電、機械或其他危險而受傷。
UPOZORENJE Ovaj servisni priručnik dostupan je na engleskom jeziku.
(HR) • Ako davatelj usluge klijenta treba neki drugi jezik, klijent je dužan osigurati prijevod.
• Ne pokušavajte servisirati opremu ako niste u potpunosti pročitali i razumjeli ovaj servisni
priručnik.
• Zanemarite li ovo upozorenje, može doći do ozljede davatelja usluge, operatera ili pacijenta
uslijed strujnog udara, mehaničkih ili drugih rizika.
VÝSTRAHA Tento provozní návod existuje pouze v anglickém jazyce.
(CS) • V případě, že externí služba zákazníkům potřebuje návod v jiném jazyce, je zajištění překladu do
odpovídajícího jazyka úkolem zákazníka.
• Nesnažte se o údržbu tohoto zařízení, aniž byste si přečetli tento provozní návod a pochopili
jeho obsah.
• V případě nedodržování této výstrahy může dojít k poranění pracovníka prodejního servisu, ob-
služného personálu nebo pacientů vlivem elektrického proudu, respektive vlivem mechanických
či jiných rizik.
ADVARSEL Denne servicemanual findes kun på engelsk.
(DA) • Hvis en kundes tekniker har brug for et andet sprog end engelsk, er det kundens ansvar at
sørge for oversættelse.
• Forsøg ikke at servicere udstyret uden at læse og forstå denne servicemanual.
• Manglende overholdelse af denne advarsel kan medføre skade på grund af elektrisk stød,
mekanisk eller anden fare for teknikeren, operatøren eller patienten.

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WAAR- Deze onderhoudshandleiding is enkel in het Engels verkrijgbaar.

SCHUWING • Als het onderhoudspersoneel een andere taal vereist, dan is de klant verantwoordelijk voor de
(NL) vertaling ervan.
• Probeer de apparatuur niet te onderhouden alvorens deze onderhoudshandleiding werd ger-
aadpleegd en begrepen is.
• Indien deze waarschuwing niet wordt opgevolgd, zou het onderhoudspersoneel, de operator of
een patiënt gewond kunnen raken als gevolg van een elektrische schok, mechanische of andere
gevaren.
WARNING This service manual is available in English only.
(EN) • If a customer's service provider requires a language other than English, it is the customer's
responsibility to provide translation services.
• Do not attempt to service the equipment unless this service manual has been consulted and is
understood.
• Failure to heed this warning may result in injury to the service provider, operator or patient
from electric shock, mechanical or other hazards.
HOIATUS See teenindusjuhend on saadaval ainult inglise keeles.
(ET) • Kui klienditeeninduse osutaja nõuab juhendit inglise keelest erinevas keeles, vastutab klient
tõlketeenuse osutamise eest.
• Ärge üritage seadmeid teenindada enne eelnevalt käesoleva teenindusjuhendiga tutvumist ja
sellest aru saamist.
• Käesoleva hoiatuse eiramine võib põhjustada teenuseosutaja, operaatori või patsiendi vigasta-
mist elektrilöögi, mehaanilise või muu ohu tagajärjel.
VAROITUS Tämä huolto-ohje on saatavilla vain englanniksi.
(FI) • Jos asiakkaan huoltohenkilöstö vaatii muuta kuin englanninkielistä materiaalia, tarvittavan
käännöksen hankkiminen on asiakkaan vastuulla.
• Älä yritä korjata laitteistoa ennen kuin olet varmasti lukenut ja ymmärtänyt tämän huolto-
ohjeen.
• Mikäli tätä varoitusta ei noudateta, seurauksena voi olla huoltohenkilöstön, laitteiston käyttä-
jän tai potilaan vahingoittuminen sähköiskun, mekaanisen vian tai muun vaaratilanteen vuoksi.
ATTENTION Ce manuel d'installation et de maintenance est disponible uniquement en anglais.
(FR) • Si le technicien d'un client a besoin de ce manuel dans une langue autre que l'anglais, il
incombe au client de le faire traduire.
• Ne pas tenter d'intervenir sur les équipements tant que ce manuel d'installation et de mainte-
nance n'a pas été consulté et compris.
• Le non-respect de cet avertissement peut entraîner chez le technicien, l'opérateur ou le patient
des blessures dues à des dangers électriques, mécaniques ou autres.
WARNUNG Diese Serviceanleitung existiert nur in englischer Sprache.
(DE) • Falls ein fremder Kundendienst eine andere Sprache benötigt, ist es Aufgabe des Kunden für
eine entsprechende Übersetzung zu sorgen.
• Versuchen Sie nicht diese Anlage zu warten, ohne diese Serviceanleitung gelesen und verstan-
den zu haben.
• Wird diese Warnung nicht beachtet, so kann es zu Verletzungen des Kundendiensttechnikers,
des Bedieners oder des Patienten durch Stromschläge, mechanische oder sonstige Gefahren
kommen.
ΠΡΟΕΙΔΟΠΟΙ Τοπαρόν εγχειρίδιο σέρβις διατίθεται στα αγγλικά μόνο.
ΗΣΗ • Εάν το άτομο παροχής σέρβις ενός πελάτη απαιτεί το παρόν εγχειρίδιο σε γλώσσα εκτός
(EL) των αγγλικών, αποτελεί ευθύνη του πελάτη να παρέχει υπηρεσίες μετάφρασης.
• Μηνεπιχειρήσετε την εκτέλεση εργασιών σέρβις στον εξοπλισμό εκτός εάν έχετε
συμβουλευτεί και έχετε κατανοήσει το παρόν εγχειρίδιο σέρβις.
• Εάν δεν λάβετε υπόψη την προειδοποίηση αυτή, ενδέχεται να προκληθεί τραυματισμός
στο άτομο παροχής σέρβις, στο χειριστή ή στον ασθενή από ηλεκτροπληξία, μηχανικούς ή
άλλους κινδύνους.

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FIGYELMEZ- Ezen karbantartási kézikönyv kizárólag angol nyelven érhető el.

TETÉS • Ha a vevő szolgáltatója angoltól eltérő nyelvre tart igényt, akkor a vevő felelőssége a fordítás
(HU) elkészíttetése.
• Ne próbálja elkezdeni használni a berendezést, amíg a karbantartási kézikönyvben leírtakat
nem értelmezték.
• Ezen figyelmeztetés figyelmen kívül hagyása a szolgáltató, működtető vagy a beteg áramütés,
mechanikai vagy egyéb veszélyhelyzet miatti sérülését eredményezheti.
AÐVÖRUN Þessi þjónustuhandbók er aðeins fáanleg á ensku.
(IS) • Ef að þjónustuveitandi viðskiptamanns þarfnast annas tungumáls en ensku, er það skylda
viðskiptamanns að skaffa tungumálaþjónustu.
• Reynið ekki að afgreiða tækið nema að þessi þjónustuhandbók hefur verið skoðuð og skilin.
• Brot á sinna þessari aðvörun getur leitt til meiðsla á þjónustuveitanda, stjórnanda eða sjúklings
frá raflosti, vélrænu eða öðrum áhættum.
AVVERTENZA Il presente manuale di manutenzione è disponibile soltanto in lingua inglese.
(IT) • Se un addetto alla manutenzione richiede il manuale in una lingua diversa, il cliente è tenuto a
provvedere direttamente alla traduzione.
• Procedere alla manutenzione dell'apparecchiatura solo dopo aver consultato il presente man-
uale ed averne compreso il contenuto.
• Il mancato rispetto della presente avvertenza potrebbe causare lesioni all'addetto alla manu-
tenzione, all'operatore o ai pazienti provocate da scosse elettriche, urti meccanici o altri rischi.
警告 このサービスマニュアルには英語版しかありません。
(JA) • サービスを担当される業者が英語以外の言語を要求される場合、翻訳作業はその業者
の責任で行うものとさせていただきます。
• このサービスマニュアルを熟読し理解せずに、装置のサービスを行わないでくださ
い。
• この警告に従わない場合、サービスを担当される方、操作員あるいは患者 さんが、感
電や機械的又はその他の危険により負傷する可能性があります。
경고 본 서비스 매뉴얼은 영어로만 이용하실 수 있습니다.
(KO) • 고객의 서비스 제공자가 영어 이외의 언어를 요구할 경우, 번역 서비스를 제공하는 것은
고객의 책임입니다.
• 본 서비스 매뉴얼을 참조하여 숙지하지 않은 이상 해당 장비를 수리하려고 시도하지 마십
시오.
• 본 경고 사항에 유의하지 않으면 전기 쇼크, 기계적 위험, 또는 기타 위험으로 인해 서비스
제공자, 사용자 또는 환자에게 부상을 입힐 수 있습니다.
BRĪDINĀ- Šī apkopes rokasgrāmata ir pieejama tikai angļu valodā.
JUMS • Ja klienta apkopes sniedzējam nepieciešama informācija citā valodā, klienta pienākums ir
(LV) nodrošināt tulkojumu.
• Neveiciet aprīkojuma apkopi bez apkopes rokasgrāmatas izlasīšanas un saprašanas.
• Šī brīdinājuma neievērošanas rezultātā var rasties elektriskās strāvas trieciena, mehānisku vai
citu faktoru izraisītu traumu risks apkopes sniedzējam, operatoram vai pacientam.
ĮSPĖJIMAS Šis eksploatavimo vadovas yra tik anglų kalba.
(LT) • Jei kliento paslaugų tiekėjas reikalauja vadovo kita kalba – ne anglų, suteikti vertimo paslaugas
privalo klientas.
• Nemėginkite atlikti įrangos techninės priežiūros, jei neperskaitėte ar nesupratote šio eksploata-
vimo vadovo.
• Jei nepaisysite šio įspėjimo, galimi paslaugų tiekėjo, operatoriaus ar paciento sužalojimai dėl
elektros šoko, mechaninių ar kitų pavojų.

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ADVARSEL Denne servicehåndboken finnes bare på engelsk.

(NO) • Hvis kundens serviceleverandør har bruk for et annet språk, er det kundens ansvar å sørge for
oversettelse.
• Ikke forsøk å reparere utstyret uten at denne servicehåndboken er lest og forstått.
• Manglende hensyn til denne advarselen kan føre til at serviceleverandøren, operatøren eller
pasienten skades på grunn av elektrisk støt, mekaniske eller andre farer.
OSTRZEŻENIE Niniejszy podręcznik serwisowy dostępny jest jedynie w języku angielskim.
(PL) • Jeśli serwisant klienta wymaga języka innego niż angielski, zapewnienie usługi tłumaczenia jest
obowiązkiem klienta.
• Nie próbować serwisować urządzenia bez zapoznania się z niniejszym podręcznikiem serwiso-
wym i zrozumienia go.
• Niezastosowanie się do tego ostrzeżenia może doprowadzić do obrażeń serwisanta, operatora
lub pacjenta w wyniku porażenia prądem elektrycznym, zagrożenia mechanicznego bądź inne-
go.
ATENÇÃO Este manual de assistência técnica encontra-se disponível unicamente em inglês.
(PT-BR) • Se outro serviço de assistência técnica solicitar a tradução deste manual, caberá ao cliente
fornecer os serviços de tradução.
• Não tente reparar o equipamento sem ter consultado e compreendido este manual de assis-
tência técnica.
• A não observância deste aviso pode ocasionar ferimentos no técnico, operador ou paciente
decorrentes de choques elétricos, mecânicos ou outros.
ATENÇÃO Este manual de assistência técnica só se encontra disponível em inglês.
(PT-PT) • Se qualquer outro serviço de assistência técnica solicitar este manual noutro idioma, é da
responsabilidade do cliente fornecer os serviços de tradução.
• Não tente reparar o equipamento sem ter consultado e compreendido este manual de assis-
tência técnica.
• O não cumprimento deste aviso pode colocar em perigo a segurança do técnico, do operador
ou do paciente devido a choques eléctricos, mecânicos ou outros.
ATENŢIE Acest manual de service este disponibil doar în limba engleză.
(RO) • Dacă un furnizor de servicii pentru clienţi necesită o altă limbă decât cea engleză, este de
datoria clientului să furnizeze o traducere.
• Nu încercaţi să reparaţi echipamentul decât ulterior consultării şi înţelegerii acestui manual de
service.
• Ignorarea acestui avertisment ar putea duce la rănirea depanatorului, operatorului sau pacien-
tului în urma pericolelor de electrocutare, mecanice sau de altă natură.
ОСТОРОЖНО Данное руководство по техническому обслуживанию представлено только на английском
! языке.
(RU) • Если сервисному персоналу клиента необходимо руководство не на английском, а на
каком-то другом языке, клиенту следует самостоятельно обеспечить перевод.
• Перед техническим обслуживанием оборудования обязательно обратитесь к данному
руководству и поймите изложенные в нем сведения.
• Несоблюдение требований данного предупреждения может привести к тому, что
специалист по техобслуживанию, оператор или пациент получит удар электрическим
током, механическую травму или другое повреждение.
UPOZORENJE Ovo servisno uputstvo je dostupno samo na engleskom jeziku.
(SR) • Ako klijentov serviser zahteva neki drugi jezik, klijent je dužan da obezbedi prevodilačke usluge.
• Ne pokušavajte da opravite uređaj ako niste pročitali i razumeli ovo servisno uputstvo.
• Zanemarivanje ovog upozorenja može dovesti do povređivanja servisera, rukovaoca ili pacijenta
usled strujnog udara ili mehaničkih i drugih opasnosti.

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UPOZORNE- Tento návod na obsluhu je k dispozícii len v angličtine.

NIE • Ak zákazníkov poskytovateľ služieb vyžaduje iný jazyk ako angličtinu, poskytnutie prekladateľ-
(SK) ských služieb je zodpovednosťou zákazníka.
• Nepokúšajte sa o obsluhu zariadenia, kým si neprečítate návod na obluhu a neporozumiete mu.
• Zanedbanie tohto upozornenia môže spôsobiť zranenie poskytovateľa služieb, obsluhujúcej
osoby alebo pacienta elektrickým prúdom, mechanické alebo iné ohrozenie.
ATENCIÓN Este manual de servicio sólo existe en inglés.
(ES) • Si el encargado de mantenimiento de un cliente necesita un idioma que no sea el inglés, el
cliente deberá encargarse de la traducción del manual.
• No se deberá dar servicio técnico al equipo, sin haber consultado y comprendido este manual
de servicio.
• La no observancia del presente aviso puede dar lugar a que el proveedor de servicios, el
operador o el paciente sufran lesiones provocadas por causas eléctricas, mecánicas o de otra
naturaleza.
VARNING Den här servicehandboken finns bara tillgänglig på engelska.
(SV) • Om en kunds servicetekniker har behov av ett annat språk än engelska, ansvarar kunden för att
tillhandahålla översättningstjänster.
• Försök inte utföra service på utrustningen om du inte har läst och förstår den här service-
handboken.
• Om du inte tar hänsyn till den här varningen kan det resultera i skador på serviceteknikern,
operatören eller patienten till följd av elektriska stötar, mekaniska faror eller andra faror.
OPOZORILO Ta servisni priročnik je na voljo samo v angleškem jeziku.
(SL) • Če ponudnik storitve stranke potrebuje priročnik v drugem jeziku, mora stranka zagotoviti
prevod.
• Ne poskušajte servisirati opreme, če tega priročnika niste v celoti prebrali in razumeli.
• Če tega opozorila ne upoštevate, se lahko zaradi električnega udara, mehanskih ali drugih
nevarnosti poškoduje ponudnik storitev, operater ali bolnik.
DİKKAT Bu servis kılavuzunun sadece ingilizcesi mevcuttur.
(TR) • Eğer müşteri teknisyeni bu kılavuzu ingilizce dışında bir başka lisandan talep ederse, bunu
tercüme ettirmek müşteriye düşer.
• Servis kılavuzunu okuyup anlamadan ekipmanlara müdahale etmeyiniz.
• Bu uyarıya uyulmaması, elektrik, mekanik veya diğer tehlikelerden dolayı teknisyen, operatör
veya hastanın yaralanmasına yol açabilir.
ЗАСТЕРЕЖЕН Даний посібник з експлуатації доступний тільки англійською мовою.
НЯ • Якщо постачальник послуг клієнта спілкується іноземною мовою, тоді клієнт зобов'язаний
(UK) забезпечити переклад.
• Заборонено проводити огляд обладнання без попереднього звертання до даного
посібника з експлуатації і розуміння інформації, поданої у ньому.
• Недотримання цього застереження може завдати шкоди здоров’ю постачальника послуг,
оператора або пацієнта через ураження електричним струмом, механічну травму або
інше ушкодження.

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Revision History
Rev Date Reason for change
0 Sept. 24, 1993 Initial release.
1 Apr. 30, 1996 Minor updates.
2 Dec. 1, 1997 Revised to include hardcopy form references for third party users
3 Apr. 8, 1998 Revised Section 2 testing to reduce exposure rate.
4 July 8, 1998 Added note regarding collimator shield design to Section 3.
5 Nov. 24, 2000 Added Innova 2000 information.
6 Nov. 15, 2001 Revised to incorporate changes made to Innova 2000.
7 June 14, 2002 Revised for Precision 500D R&F System program.
8 March 24, 2003 Added modification regarding Innova: ’Innova 2000/4100’ repla-
ces ’Innova 2000’ in both Section 1 and Section 3.
9 July 15, 2003 Updated for INNOVA 4100 for M3a.
10 October 17, 2003 Updated Section 3–6 (BUCge95105).
11 April 23, 2004 Updated references for Innova 3100. Section 4, Tube Leakage Radia-
tion updated EURge08067. Section 3 updated EURge01420
12 May 4, 2004 Updated procedure, Section 4-2 (meter set up)
13 Jan 19, 2005 Updated for SPR EURge16987 (added mGy units along with Roent-
gen units) in pages 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 15, 16, and 17.
14 April 12, 2005 Updated to include Innova 2100–IQ information.
15 February 2006 Tables 1 and 2 updated to correct unit of measure R/min and mGy/
min. Added Innova 3100–IQ and Innova 4100–IQ information
16 July 12, 2006 Updated 46–017563: tube leakage radiation suppression on INNOVA
(SPR EURge53442).
17 July 20, 2007 • Added: Innova 2121–IQ and Innova 3131–IQ information
• Updated: Section 2 and 3 (SPR EURge74619)
• Updated: Section 3 (SPR EURge74664)
18 October 9, 2007 • Updated: Sections 2 and 3 (SPR EURge76947)
• Updated: Section 3 (SPR EURge 80436).
19 Dec. 20, 2007 • Converted from Interleaf into e-CLS platform.
• Updated: Section 3 (SPR EURge 81110).
20 March 17, 2008 REG0068, REG0069 and REG0070 procedures updated with new
Victoreen tool
21 May 5, 2010 Updated to modify Finalization sections of REG0067 and REG0069
22 August 5, 2010 New updates of REG0067 and REG0069
23 January 26, 2011 New updates of REG0069
24 March 18, 2011 REG0069 updated for alternate dosimeters
25 July 27, 2011 Update of REG0067 and REG0070 to introduce Innova IGS 520, 530,
540
26 September 26, 2011 Update of REG0067, REG0069 and REG0070 to introduce Discovery
IGS 730
27 January 20, 2012 Update of REG0067, REG0069 and REG0070 to introduce Innova IGS
620, 630
28 January 30, 2012 Update of REG0067and REG0069 for Discovery IGS 730

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Rev Date Reason for change

29 May 29, 2012 Update of REG0067, REG0069 and REG0070 for Optima CL320i/
CL323i
30 August 20, 2013 Update of REG0067, REG0069 and REG0070 to introduce Discovery
IGS 740 and change product name to DiscoveryTM IGS 730, Discov-
eryTM IGS 740
31 September 4, 2013 Update of REG0067, REG0069 and REG0070 to introduce Optima
IGS320.
32 September 4, 2014 Update of REG0067, REG0069 and REG0070 to change product name
to “InnovaTM IGS 620” and “InnovaTM IGS 630”
33 March 4, 2015 Update of REG0067, REG0069 and REG0070 to introduce “Optima
IGS 330” and change product name to “Optima IGS 320".
34 July 5, 2017 Update of REG0067, REG0069 and REG0070 to introduce “InnovaTM
IGS 5”, “InnovaTM IGS 6”, “DiscoveryTM IGS 7” and “DiscoveryTM IGS 7
OR”.
35 January 2021 Updated of REG0067, REG0069 and REG0070 to introduce "Allia™ IGS
7", "Allia™ IGS 7 OR", "Allia™ IGS Systems" and "Optima IGS Plus"
36 November 2021 Update of REG0067, REG0069 and REG0070 to introduce "Allia™ IGS
3" and "Allia™ IGS 5".
37 June 2022 Update of REG0067, REG0069 and REG0070 to introduce "Optima™
IGS Ultra" and "Optima™ IGS Mega".

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Contents
1 Fluoro Systems Tests ........................................................................................................................13
1.1 Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
1.2 REG0067 - Fluoro Entrance Exposure Rate ................................................................................................................... 14
1.3 REG0068 - Primary Barrier Transmission....................................................................................................................... 19
1.4 REG0069 - Primary Barrier Transmission (20, 30 and 40 cm Detector)............................................................ 25
1.5 REG0070 - Tube Leakage Radiation.................................................................................................................................. 32
1.6 Fluoro Interlocks........................................................................................................................................................................ 36

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1 Fluoro Systems Tests

1.1 Safety
X-Ray Protection

WARNING

X-RAY EQUIPMENT IF NOT PROPERLY USED MAY CAUSE INJURY. ACCORDINGLY,

THE INSTRUCTIONS HEREIN CONTAINED SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY READ AND
UNDERSTOOD BY EVERYONE WHO WILL USE THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT
TO PLACE THIS EQUIPMENT IN OPERATION. THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
MEDICAL SYSTEMS GROUP, WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST AND COOPERATE IN PLACING
THIS EQUIPMENT IN USE.
ALTHOUGH THIS APPARATUS INCORPORATES A HIGH DEGREE OF PROTECTION
AGAINST X-RADIATION OTHER THAN THE USEFUL BEAM, NO PRACTICAL DESIGN
OF EQUIPMENT CAN PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION. NOR CAN ANY PRACTICAL
DESIGN COMPEL THE OPERATOR TO TAKE ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT
THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY PERSONS CARELESSLY EXPOSING THEMSELVES OR OTHERS
TO RADIATION. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE HAVING ANYTHING TO DO
WITH X-RADIATION BE PROPERLY TRAINED AND FULLY ACQUAINTED WITH THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION
AND MEASUREMENTS AS PUBLISHED IN NCRP REPORTS AVAILABLE FROM NCRP
PUBLICATIONS, 7910 WOODMONT AVENUE, ROOM 1016, BETHESDA, MARYLAND
20814, AND OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON RADIATION PROTECTION,
AND TAKE ADEQUATE STEPS TO PROTECT AGAINST INJURY. THE EQUIPMENT IS
SOLD WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, MEDICAL
SYSTEMS GROUP, ITS AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INJURY OR DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT FROM IMPROPER USE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
VARIOUS PROTECTIVE MATERIAL AND DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE. IT IS URGED THAT
SUCH MATERIALS OR DEVICES BE USED.

CAUTION

United States Federal law restricts this device to use by or on the order of a physician.

If you have any comments, suggestions or corrections to the information in this document, please
write them down, include the document title and document number, and send them to:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY MEDICAL SYSTEMS
MANAGER – INFORMATION INTEGRATION,
AMERICAS W–622
P.O. BOX 414
MILWAUKEE, WI 53201–0414
Certified Electrical Contractor Statement
All electrical installations that are preliminary to positioning of the equipment at the site prepared
for the equipment shall be performed by licensed electrical contractors. In addition, electrical
feeds into the Power Distribution Unit shall be performed by licensed electrical contractors. Other

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connections between pieces of electrical equipment, calibrations, and testing shall be performed
by qualified GE Medical personnel. The products involved (and the accompanying electrical
installations) are highly sophisticated, and special engineering competence is required. In performing
all electrical work on these products, GE will use its own specially trained field engineers. All of
GE’s electrical work on these products will comply with the requirements of the applicable electrical
codes.
The purchaser of GE equipment shall only utilize qualified personnel (i.e., GE’s field engineers,
personnel of third-party service companies with equivalent training, or licensed electricians) to
perform electrical servicing on the equipment.
Damage in Transportation
All packages should be closely examined at time of delivery. If damage is apparent, have
notation “damage in shipment” written on all copies of the freight or express bill before delivery is
accepted or “signed for” by a General Electric representative or a hospital receiving agent. Whether
noted or concealed, damage MUST be reported to the carrier immediately upon discovery, or in
any event, within 14 days after receipt, and the contents and containers held for inspection by the
carrier. A transportation company will not pay a claim for damage if an inspection is not requested
within this 14 day period.
Call Traffic and Transportation, Milwaukee, WI (414) 827–3449 / 8*285–3449 immediately after
damage is found. At this time be ready to supply name of carrier, delivery date, consignee name,
freight or express bill number, item damaged and extent of damage.
Complete instructions regarding claim procedure are found in Section “S” of the Policy & Procedure
Bulletins (6/17/94).

1.2 REG0067 - Fluoro Entrance Exposure Rate

All fluoroscopic image receptors, at installation, repair, preventive maintenance, or replacement of
X–ray tube or HV transformer.
Table 1-1 Personnel requirements

Required persons Preliminary require- Procedure Finalization

ments
1 Not Applicable 15 minutes Not Applicable

Requirements
1. See Table 1-2 Maximum Exposure Rates on page 14. Note that, in practice, the rejection limits
for entrance exposure rate must be somewhat less than shown in Table 1-2 Maximum Exposure
Rates on page 14 due to R–meter calibration accuracy. See Table 1-3 Rejection Limits Based on
Meter Calibration Accuracy on page 15.
Table 1-2 Maximum Exposure Rates

Mode Systems manufactured after Systems manufactured be-

5/95 fore 5/95
Fluoro, System W/O Hi-level control 87.6 mGy/min (10 R/min, auto or 87.6 mGy/min (10 R/min, auto
manual) or manual)
Fluoro, System W Hi-level control and 175 mGy/min (20 R/min, auto or No limit
Hi-level is active manual)
Fluoro, System W Hi-level control and 87.6 mGy/min (10 R/min, auto or 43.8 mGy/min (5 R/min, auto or
Hi-level is not active manual) manual)
Recording Modes No limit No limit

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NOTE
The Hi–Level control must provide a signal to the operator, indicating that Hi–Level
is employed, and the system must revert back to normal operation as soon as the
Hi–Level exposure is terminated, i.e. as soon as the operator releases the exposure
switch. 1
Table 1-3 Rejection Limits Based on Meter Calibration Accuracy

Fluoro Systems Tests

Meter Calibration Accuracy Rejection Limits
For 43.8 mGy/min Max. For 87.6 mGy/min Max.
(for 5 R/min Max.) (for 10 R/min Max.)
+/-5% 41.2 mGy/min (4.7 R/min) 83.2 mGy/min (9.5 R/min)
+/-10% 39.5 mGy/min (4.5 R/min) 78.84 mGy/min (9.0 R/min)

2. Record the data (apply any corrective factor if required and check final results are within
acceptance criteria).

Procedure
1. Review Chapter RADIATION INSTRUMENTS of 46–017560, HHS TOOLS for use of radiation
instruments.
2. Position equipment as shown in the following illustrations as applicable.
Figure 1-1 Test set-up - undertable source, test 5-1, Fluoro entrance exposure rate

NOTE
The attenuation block assembly is used only as a convenient method of supporting
the lead blocker. Any other method of protecting the system from radiation and light
signal overload is acceptable.

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Figure 1-2 Test set-up - overtable source, Fluoro entrance exposure rate

Figure 1-3 Test set-up - lateral source, Fluoro entrance exposure rate

NOTE
*These relations must be maintained at all times. Within these restrictions, make
measurements at min and max SID.
NOTE
Applies to archaic systems with independent tube and intensifier suspensions, used
with beam horizontal only, and without SID compensation.

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Figure 1-4 Test set-up C-arm or LU-arm Fluoro entrance exposure rate

Fluoro Systems Tests

NOTE
The above procedure is applicable to Innova 2000, Innova 2100-IQ/2121-IQ, Innova
3100/3100-IQ/3131-IQ, Innova 4100/4100-IQ, Innova IGS 520, 530, 540, Innova™ IGS
5, Allia™ IGS 3, Allia™ IGS 5, Innova™ IGS 620, Innova™ IGS 630, Innova™ IGS 6,
Discovery™ IGS 730, Discovery™ IGS 740, Discovery™ IGS 7, Discovery™ IGS 7 OR,
Allia™ IGS 7, Allia™ IGS 7 OR, Optima™ CL320i/CL323i, Optima™ IGS Plus, Optima™
IGS 320, Optima™ IGS 330, Optima™ IGS Ultra and Optima™ IGS Mega, the Lateral
Intensifier being replaced by the Digital Detector.
NOTE
Collimator is wide open, probe is centered in field, beam covers entire active volume
of probe. Make measurements at min and max SID but note that the 12” (30 cm)
distance from the probe to the intensifier must be maintained at all times. If the
intensifier is moved away from the table, then the probe must be repositioned.
3. Select collimator mode so that beam is opened to its maximum field size.
4. Position the probe so that the probe active volume is at the center of the primary beam, and the
entire active volume is within the primary beam.
5. Block radiation input to image intensifier with lead port blocker.
NOTE
For Innova 2000, Innova 2100-IQ/2121-IQ, Innova 3100/3100-IQ/3131-IQ, Innova
4100/4100-IQ, Innova IGS 520, 530, 540, Innova™ IGS 5, Allia™ IGS 3, Allia™ IGS 5,
Innova™ IGS 620, Innova™ IGS 630, Innova™ IGS 6, Discovery™ IGS 730, Discovery™ IGS
740, Discovery™ IGS 7, Discovery™ IGS 7 OR, Allia™ IGS 7, Allia™ IGS 7 OR, Optima™
CL320i/CL323i, Optima™ IGS Plus, Optima™ IGS 320, Optima™ IGS 330, Optima™ IGS
Ultra and Optima™ IGS Mega, do NOT insert the Lead Port Blocker in place of the
antiscatter device, but in front of the panel – Lead Blocker presence inhibits X-ray in
application.

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6. Make a series of exposures in MANUAL mode, maximum mA, covering all kVps in 20 kVp steps.
Verify actual and indicated kVp.
NOTE
For Precision 500D, do this test in place of Step 6. Select Patient Protocols that
approximate the following kVps. The system will drive to maximum mA due to beam
loading. Skip Step 7 and Step 8.
Table 1-4

kVp Measured patient dose mGy/min (R/min)

60
80
80
120
120

NOTE
Step 6, is not applicable to Innova 2000, Innova 2100-IQ/2121-IQ, Innova 3100/3100-
IQ/3131-IQ, Innova 4100/4100-IQ, Innova IGS 520, 530, 540, Innova™ IGS 5, Allia™ IGS
3, Allia™ IGS 5, Innova™ IGS 620, Innova™ IGS 630, Innova™ IGS 6, Discovery™ IGS 730,
Discovery™ IGS 740, Discovery™ IGS 7, Discovery™ IGS 7 OR, Allia™ IGS 7, Allia™ IGS 7
OR, Optima™ CL320i/CL323i, Optima™ IGS Plus, Optima™ IGS 320, Optima™ IGS 330,
Optima™ IGS Ultra and Optima™ IGS Mega: no MANUAL mode.
7. Repeat the procedure in the auto brightness control mode. The system shall be at its maximum
kVp (override) and mA output.
NOTE
For Innova 2000, Innova 2100-IQ/2121-IQ, Innova 3100/3100-IQ/3131-IQ, Innova
4100/4100-IQ, Innova IGS 520, 530, 540, Innova™ IGS 5, Allia™ IGS 3, Allia™ IGS 5,
Innova™ IGS 620, Innova™ IGS 630, Innova™ IGS 6, Discovery™ IGS 730, Discovery™ IGS
740, Discovery™ IGS 7, Discovery™ IGS 7 OR, Allia™ IGS 7, Allia™ IGS 7 OR, Optima™
CL320i/CL323i, Optima™ IGS Plus, Optima™ IGS 320, Optima™ IGS 330, Optima™ IGS
Ultra and Optima™ IGS Mega, a previous X–ray run must be made, in order to place
optimized spectral filter. Failure to do this will result in lower Dose Rates vs. expected
ones. Make these measurements at minimum and maximum SID, at 30 fps.
8. If the limits are exceeded, then the system must be readjusted in accordance with the generator
service manual. In some cases entrance exposure rate adjustments are described in the image
intensifier service manual.
NOTE
For Innova 2000, Innova 2100-IQ/2121-IQ, Innova 3100/3100-IQ/3131-IQ, Innova
4100/4100-IQ, Innova IGS 520, 530, 540, Innova™ IGS 5, Allia™ IGS 3, Allia™ IGS 5,
Innova™ IGS 620, Innova™ IGS 630, Innova™ IGS 6, Discovery™ IGS 730, Discovery™ IGS
740, Discovery™ IGS 7, Discovery™ IGS 7 OR, Allia™ IGS 7, Allia™ IGS 7 OR, Optima™
CL320i/CL323i, Optima™ IGS Plus, Optima™ IGS 320, Optima™ IGS 330, Optima™ IGS
Ultra and Optima™ IGS Mega, the mR/mAs calibration unit and the Fluoro Taper
calibration unit has to be run in case of limits exceeded.

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9. Record the data (apply any corrective factor if required and check final results are within
acceptance criteria).
Table 1-5 Mini-Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Possible Cause 1

High Fluoro Insufficient filtration (HVL too low)

Fluoro Systems Tests

Entrance Probe not centered
Exposure Rate Incorrect set-up

Finalization
No finalization steps.

1.3 REG0068 - Primary Barrier Transmission

All fluoroscopic imaging assemblies, at installation, repair, or preventive maintenance.
Table 1-6 Personnel requirements

Required persons Preliminary require- Procedure Finalization

ments
1 Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Table 1-7 Tools and test equipment

Item Quantity Effectivity Part number Manufacturer

Victoreen 470 A sur- 1 - -
vey meter
or Victoreen 451B 1 - 5270475 -
survey meter

Table 1-8 Required conditions

Condition Reference Effectivity

The exposure rate due to transmis- - -
sion through the barrier plus any
resulting from image intensifier high-
voltage shall not exceed 17.56 μGy/h
(2.0 mR/hr) for each 8.76 mGy/min
(1.0 R/min) input exposure rate when
the following three conditions are
satisfied simultaneously:
- Max fluoro kVp is selected - -
- Attenuation block assembly is in - -
useful beam
- Transmitted radiation is measured - -
at 10 cm from any accessible surface
of the fluoro imaging assembly be-
yond the plane of the image receptor
(image intensifier)
Rejection limits: 13.1 μGy/h (1.5 - -
mR/hr) for each 8.76 mGy/min (1.0
R/min) input exposure rate.

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Table 1-8 Required conditions (Table continued)

Condition Reference Effectivity

Test data may be entered into the 46–017566 HHS Forms, completing -
Laptop 3382 spreadsheet program, the FDA 2579 and GE data record
or if this is not available, it may be forms
recorded in Form 3382.

Procedure
NOTE
This test is intended to measure the non–diagnostic radiation coming directly from the
sides of the Image Intensifier (II).
1. Ensure that the Fluoro Entrance Exposure Rate Test has been completed. Step 9.b (if using
Victoreen 470A survey meter) or Step 10.b (if using Victoreen 451B survey meter) will be
facilitated if the Exposure Rate Test setup is still in place.
Figure 1-5 Test Set-up - Undertable Source, Primary Barrier Transmission

2. Remove all covers enclosing the Image Intensifier (II).

3. Remove the lead curtain from the SFD.
4. Remove any movable grids and compression devices from the useful beam.
5. Remove lead port blocker.
6. Select AUTO collimator mode so that beam is opened to its maximum field size.
NOTE
Precision 500D select maximum FOV (mag Ø) and open collimator blades to
maximum.

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7. Place the 1–1/2 inch (3.8 cm) width attenuation block assembly with legs in the beam path, in
the area normally occupied by the patient.
8. Select Patient Protocols that provide maximum fluoro kVp, and mA to provide a tabletop
(patient entrance dose) exposure rate of 8.7 mGy/min (1.0 R/min) or any multiple (i.e. 2, 3, etc.)
1
NOTE

Fluoro Systems Tests

Prior to Revision 3 of this Direction this instruction set fluoro mA to maximum, which
would overload the image system and thus require the electronics be protected.
By setting mA for 8.76 mGy/min (1.0 R/min) at the tabletop, the image system
can operate without overload and no special precautions are needed. This sets the
rejection limit at 13.1 μGy/h (1.5 mR/hr).
9. Using Victoreen 470A
a. Set up the Victoreen Model 470A Panoramic Radiation Survey Meter as follows:
(As a prerequisite, the meter must pass the battery check.)
Figure 1-6 Victoreen 470A Survey Meter

You MUST use the meter with the cap in place on the front of the meter, AND with the disk
shaped cover affixed to end of meter cap. Position the meter for ease of reading, since aim
is not significant.
i. Use the meter with the cap in place on the front of the meter, and with the disk
shaped cover affixed to the end of the meter cap, per Figure 1-6 Victoreen 470A Survey
Meter on page 21.
ii. Set the meter Function switch to mR/hr and the Range switch to 3, to get a scale of 3
mR/hr (or equivalent with Gray unit).
iii. Let the meter warm up, and zero the meter.
b. Make exposure and scan with the front of the cap of the Victoreen meter 10 cm from
surface of the primary protective barrier (spot–film device, film holder, tower, image
intensifier, etc.). Refer to Figure 1-5 Test Set-up - Undertable Source, Primary Barrier
Transmission on page 20, Figure 1-10 Test Set-up - Overtable Lateral Source or C-arm, or
LU arm, Primary Barrier Transmission on page 23 and Figure 1-11 Test Set-up - Overtable
Source, Primary Barrier Transmission on page 24 as appropriate for the equipment.
NOTE
When making readings beyond the surface of the image receptor, be careful
that the radiation that is being read is not air scatter. This will give a false
reading and will probably be in excess of the limit. See Figure 1-5 Test Set-
up - Undertable Source, Primary Barrier Transmission on page 20 , Figure
1-10 Test Set-up - Overtable Lateral Source or C-arm, or LU arm, Primary Barrier
Transmission on page 23 and Figure 1-11 Test Set-up - Overtable Source,

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Primary Barrier Transmission on page 24 for typical placement of air scatter

shield.
10. Using Victoreen 451B
a. Victoreen 451B Radiation Survey Meter is currently replacing the Victoreen 470A. This tool
is simpler of use than Victoreen 470A but requires also specific handling:
Figure 1-7 Victoreen 451B Survey Meter

You MUST use the meter with the slide open as shown below, to see the circular metallic
entrance window of the survey meter chamber. The survey meter window shall be hold
perpendicular to the X-ray beam direction to be measured.
Figure 1-8

i. Set ON the meter with ON/OFF button: the display indicates HI, then low batt Freeze
then goes automatically to dose rate mode in mR/h. If you want to select dose
integrated mode, press the left button MODE and press again to select dose rate.

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Figure 1-9

Fluoro Systems Tests

ii. Wait for 4 minutes for a complete warm up (that operation is critical as doses
measured behind primary barrier are very low).
iii. Scaling is automatic (no selection required).
b. Make exposure and scan with the circular metallic entrance window of the Victoreen 451B
meter 10 cm from surface of the primary protective barrier (spot–film device, film holder,
tower, image intensifier, etc.). Refer to the following illustrations and Figure 1-5 Test Set-up
- Undertable Source, Primary Barrier Transmission on page 20, as appropriate for the
equipment.
Figure 1-10 Test Set-up - Overtable Lateral Source or C-arm, or LU arm, Primary Barrier
Transmission

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Figure 1-11 Test Set-up - Overtable Source, Primary Barrier Transmission

NOTE
When making readings beyond the surface of the image receptor, be careful
that the radiation that is being read is not air scatter. This will give a false
reading and will probably be in excess of the limit. See Figure 1-5 Test
Set-up - Undertable Source, Primary Barrier Transmission on page 20,Figure
1-10 Test Set-up - Overtable Lateral Source or C-arm, or LU arm, Primary Barrier
Transmission on page 23 andFigure 1-11 Test Set-up - Overtable Source, Primary
Barrier Transmission on page 24 for typical placement of air scatter shield.

Record Data
1. On Data Form F3382, record the maximum readings and show the location on one of the
diagrams.
NOTE
For the 40 cm intensifier, you must use the 12” attenuation block and not the old 8
inch blocks.
2. If the leakage levels determined above are in excess of allowable, then evaluation must be made
for proper lead placement in the primary barrier. If problem cannot be resolved, then consult
your service supervisor and/or Region Support Engineer.
3. Be sure to re-install the lead curtain at the SFD.
NOTE
Any portion of the SFD that is below the input plane of the Image Intensifier is not to
be included in the measurement, e.g., do not scan the cassette slot.

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Finalization
No finalization steps.
1
1.4 REG0069 - Primary Barrier Transmission (20, 30

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and 40 cm Detector)
Table 1-9 Personnel requirements

Required persons Preliminary require- Procedure Finalization

ments
1 Not Applicable 120 minutes Not Applicable

Table 1-10 Tools and test equipment

Item Quantity Effectivity Part number Manufacturer

HHS suitcase with 38 1 system with 20 cm 5245018 -
mm AL attenuator detector
block and lead scat-
ter shield. Note: if
this tool is not availa-
ble, it is also possible
to use the suitcase
#2408517 designed
for system with a 30
cm detector.
HHS suitcase with 38 1 system with 30 cm 2408517 -
mm AL attenuator detector
block and lead scat-
ter shield
HHS suitcase with 38 1 system with 40 cm 2370573 -
mm with Al attenu- detector
ator block and lead
scatter shield and
probe mechanical in-
terface
Standard Service En- 1 - - -
gineer's toolkit.
The MDH 2025/2026 1 - - -
(or equivalent) with
6cc probe for meas-
uring the input expo-
sure rate 1.0 R/min
(8.76 mGy/min)
Survey meter Vic- 1 - - -
toreen 470A or
451B (or equivalent
in range and ac-
curacy) for the ac-
tual primary barrier
transmission meas-
urement.

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Table 1-11 Safety

WARNING

X-Ray

Table 1-12 Required conditions

Condition Reference Effectivity

The exposure rates due to transmis- - -
sion through the barrier plus any
resulting from image receptor high
voltage shall not exceed 17.5 μGy/h
(2.0 mR/hr) for each 8.76 mGy/min
(1 R/min) input exposure rate as per
government regulation requirement.
Considering the measurement accu-
racy, the rejection limit for the test
will be 13.1 μGy/h (1.5 mR/hr) for
each 8.76 mGy/min (1 R/min) input
exposure rate.
Max Fluoro kVp - -
Attenuation block assembly is in - -
useful beam
Transmitted radiation is measured at - -
10 cm from any accessible surface of
the detector beyond the plane of the
image receptor
Actual dose rate at 30 cm from De- - -
tector

The purpose of this section is to check the primary barrier transmission on systems; this test is
intended to measure the non diagnostic radiation beyond the Image Receptor plan of the Digital
Detector.
This procedure is applicable to systems at Installation and in case of Detector replacement.
NOTE
(For US only)
This test is mandatory only for Innova 2000 systems but not for Innova 2100-IQ/
2121-IQ, Innova 3100/3100-IQ/3131-IQ, Innova 4100/4100-IQ systems, Innova
IGS 520, 530, 540, Innova™ IGS 5, Allia™ IGS 3, Allia ™ IGS 5, Innova™ IGS
620, Innova™ IGS 630, Innova™ IGS 6, Discovery™ IGS 730, Discovery™ IGS 740,
Discovery™ IGS 7, Discovery™ IGS 7 OR, Allia™ IGS 7, Allia™ IGS 7 OR, Optima™
CL320i/CL323i, Optima™ IGS 320, Optima™ IGS 330, Optima™ IGS Ultra and
Optima™ IGS Mega.
Discovery™ IGS 730, Discovery™ IGS 740 systems or Discovery™ IGS 7 and Discovery™
IGS 7 OR systems are also named DiscoveryTM IGS Systems. The procedure is applicable
indifferently to Discovery™ IGS 730 or Discovery™ IGS 740, Discovery™ IGS 7, Discovery™
IGS 7 OR.
Allia™ IGS 5 and Allia™ IGS 7 and Allia™ IGS 7 OR are also named Allia™ IGS Systems. The
procedure is applicable indifferently to Allia™ IGS 5 or Allia™ IGS 7 or Allia™ IGS 7 OR.

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Gantry Preparation
Case Innova 2000 without capacitive sensors 1
1. Tilt to 90°C the Detector anticollision device and remove the grid support (refer to Job Card

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DR17–097, section #5.7 INNOVA 2000 Service Manual CD).
2. Move the gantry to the position: L = 0, C = 0, P = + 90°C, SID min.

Case Innova 2000 with capacitive sensors

1. Remove the antenna cover and the switch ring and the grid support (refer to Job Card DR17–
220, INNOVA 2000 Service Manual DVD).
2. Move the gantry to the position: L = 0, C = 0, P= –90°C (detector on left lateral side), SID min.

Case system with 20 cm detector

1. (For Innova) Remove the switch ring (DR0349 of Service Manual DVD), the soft cover and the
antenna cover (DR0566/DR0578) and the grid support (DR0373).
2. (For Optima™ IGS Plus, Optima™ IGS 320 and Optima™ IGS Ultra) Remove the switch ring
(DR1004 of Service Manual DVD), the soft cover, the antenna cover (DR1103/DR1003) and the
grid support (DR1002).
3. (For Allia™ IGS 5) Remove the Elevator covers (DR1249 of Service manual DVD), the Detector Top
covers (DR1337), the Detector Bottom cover (DR1334), the anticollision (DR1336) and the grid
frame (DR1338).
4. Move the gantry to the position: L = 0, C = 0, P = –90°C , SID min.

Case system with 30 cm detector

1. (For Innova and Discovery™ IGS Systems) Remove the detector covers (DR0564/DR0577 Service
manual DVD), the switch ring (DR0326), the anticollision (DR0329) and the grid sliders (DR0324).
2. (For Optima™ CL320i/CL323i, Optima™ IGS Plus, Optima™ IGS 330, Optima™ IGS Ultra and
Optima™ IGS Mega) Remove the detector covers (DR0834/DR0823 Service manual DVD), the
switch ring (DR0825), the anticollision (DR0824) and the grid sliders (DR0826).
3. (For Allia™ IGS Systems and Allia™ IGS 3) Remove the Elevator covers (DR1249 of Service manual
DVD), the Detector Top covers (DR1251), the Detector Bottom cover (DR1307 or DR1308), the
anticollision (DR0329) and the grid sliders (DR0324).
4. Move the gantry to the position: L = 0, C = 0, P = –90°C , SID min.

Case system with 40 cm detector

1. (For Innova and Discovery™ IGS Systems, Optima™ IGS Ultra) Remove the detector covers
(DR0245 Service manual DVD), the switch ring and the collision sensor (DR0255), the left grid
slider (DR0254).
2. (For Allia™ IGS Systems) Remove the Elevator covers (DR1249 of Service manual DVD), the
Detector Top covers (DR1309), the Detector Bottom cover (DR1310), and the left grid slider
(DR0254).
3. Move the gantry to the position: L = 0, C = 0, P = –90°C , SID min.

Case system with 20 cm detector (biplane)

1. Frontal: Remove the switch ring (DR0349 Innova Service manual DVD), the antenna covers
(DR0566) the anticollision (DR0372) and the grid sliders (DR0373).

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2. Lateral: Remove the antenna covers (DR0358 Innova Service manual DVD) the anticollision
(DR0543) and the grid sliders (DR0544).
3. Move the gantry to the position: L = 0, C = 0, P = –90°C , SID min.

Case system with 30 cm detector (biplane)

1. Frontal: Remove the switch ring (DR0326 Innova Service manual DVD), the anticollision
(DR0564) and the grid sliders (DR0324).
2. Lateral: Remove the soft covers (DR0539 Innova Service manual DVD) the anticollision (DR0546)
and the grid sliders (DR0548).
3. Move the gantry to the position: L = 0, C = 0, P = –90°C , SID min.

Tool Installation
Figure 1-12 Test Set-up - C-Arm, Primary Barrier Transmission

3.8 cm attenuation block assembly installation

1. Place the 6 cc dosimeter probe on its stand at 30 cm from the detector surface entrance plan.
2. Place the 38 mm attenuation block assembly in the X–ray beam on the table between
dosimeter probe and detector (refer to Figure 1-12 Test Set-up - C-Arm, Primary Barrier
Transmission on page 28).
3. Use the plastic cylinder gauge to position the output face of the block at 15.5 cm from detector.
4. Center the attenuation block to the detector face (Horizontal and vertical ways) by moving the
table (refer to Figure 1-12 Test Set-up - C-Arm, Primary Barrier Transmission on page 28).
NOTE
A mechanical interface allowing adapting the probe to the attenuator block is
delivered on some systems (systems with 30 and 40 cm detector). This adaptation
fixes per design the distance (10.7 cm) between the probe and the attenuator block.

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Scatter lead shield

1. Install the lead shield around the detector in the different positions as shown on the following
illustration.
1
Note that using the HHS suitcase for a 30 cm detector on a 20 cm detector it will be required to

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move the shield from measurement to measurement around the detector.
Figure 1-13 Scatter Lead Shield Positions (View behind the detector)

2. The Figure 1-13 Scatter Lead Shield Positions (View behind the detector) on page 29 shows a
detector 20 cm using the HHS suitcase for 30 cm detectors. In that case the scatter lead shield
is 11 cm larger than the detector.
In all the other cases, the scatter lead shield fits with the detector size.

Measurement preparation for Innova 2000

1. Select HHS9 in X 220 F unit in the SUIF Browser (Service Application).
2. Perform Fluoro and check on the image that the collimator is opened to MAX FOV.
3. Check that the 6 cc dosimeter probe is centered in the image and the distance from the
dosimeter probe center to the detector surface entrance is 30 cm (refer to Figure 1-12 Test
Set-up - C-Arm, Primary Barrier Transmission on page 28)
4. Make an exposure and read the actual dose rate. Record the data (apply any corrective factor if
required and check final results are within acceptance criteria).
5. Select HHS9, Next button for manual control.
6. Select: 120 kV, 0.015 mAs, 7.5 ms PW, 0.6 Focal Spot, no spectral filter and (x,y) collimator
opening size (x,y are calculated values corresponding to blade position in maximum collimator

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opening when the blades are calibrated “slightly visible” per Po11 instruction). This value is
about 1950x1950.
7. Make an exposure and adjust mAs in the Fluoro Acquisition screen in order to get 1.0 R/min +/-
20%. Record the data (apply any corrective factor if required and check final results are within
acceptance criteria).
8. Read the mA from the console to get the value (Do not capture the mA from Fluoro 30 fps
screen because it displays the mA peak instead of average values).
9. Record the data (apply any corrective factor if required and check final results are within
acceptance criteria).
NOTE
The correction factor is calculated and displayed in the spreadsheet once the
parameters captured: [Correction factor] = [dose reading at 30 cm] divided by [1.0
R/min].
10. Set up the Survey meter set up:
a. Set up the Victoreen Model 470A Panoramic Radiation Survey Meter, or the Victoreen 451B
Radiation Survey Meter: (Inspire from Victoreen tool to make measurement with any other
equivalent dosimeter in range and accuracy).
b. Run the battery check.
c. You must use the meter with the cap in place on the front of the meter, and with the disk
shaped cover affixed to the end of the meter cap.
d. Set the meter function switch to mR/hr and the range switch to 3, to get a scale of 3 mR/hr.
e. Let the meter warm up, and zero the meter.

Measurement preparation for Innova 2100-IQ / 3100/3100-IQ /

4100/4100-IQ / 2121-IQ / 3131-IQ, Innova IGS 520, 530, 540,
Innova™ IGS 5, Allia™ IGS 3, Allia™ IGS 5, Innova™ IGS 620, Innova™
IGS 630, Innova™ IGS 6, Discovery™ IGS 730, Discovery™ IGS 740,
Discovery™ IGS 7, Discovery™ IGS 7 OR, Allia™ IGS 7, Allia™ IGS 7
OR, Optima™ CL320i/CL323i, Optima™ IGS Plus, Optima™ IGS 320,
Optima™ IGS 330, Optima™ IGS Ultra and Optima™ IGS Mega
1. Select the unit HHS X220 generic in the SUIF Browser (Service Application).
2. Select: 120 kV, no spectral filter, 1 mA, 7.5 ms PW, 30 fps and (x, y) collimator opening size (x,y
are calculated values corresponding to blade position in maximum collimator opening when the
blades are calibrated slightly visible per Po11 instruction). This value is about 1950x1950.
3. Read the mA from the Status bar at the bottom of the X220 Calibration page.
4. Perform Fluoro and check on the image that the collimator is opened to MAX FOV.
5. Check that the 6 cc dosimeter probe is centered in the image and the distance from the
dosimeter probe center to the detector surface entrance is 30 cm (refer to Figure 1-12 Test
Set-up - C-Arm, Primary Barrier Transmission on page 28)
6. Make an exposure and adjust mA in the X220 tool in order to get 1.0 R/min +/- 20% (8.76
mGy/min +/- 20%). Record the data (apply any corrective factor if required and check final
results are within acceptance criteria).

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7. Compute the mA and kV with correction factor as following:

[Correction factor] = [dose reading at 30 cm] divided by [1.0 R/min].
8. Set up the Survey meter set up
a. Set up the Victoreen Model 470A Panoramic Radiation Survey Meter, or the Victoreen 451B 1
Radiation Survey Meter: (Inspire from Victoreen tool to make measurement with any other

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equivalent dosimeter in range and accuracy).
b. Run the battery check.
c. You must use the meter with the cap in place on the front of the meter, and with the disk
shaped cover affixed to the end of the meter cap.
d. Set the meter function switch to mR/hr and the range switch to 3, to get a scale of 3 mR/hr
(or equivalent with Gray unit).
e. Let the meter warm up, and zero the meter.

Measurements
For each scan measurement area illustrated below run the following operations
NOTE
When making readings beyond the surface of the image receptor, be careful that the
radiation that is being read is not air scatter. This will give a false reading and will probably
be in excess of the limit. See Figure 1-13 Scatter Lead Shield Positions (View behind the
detector) on page 29 depending on your system for typical placement of air scatter shield.
1. Run a Fluoro acquisition, scan with the front of the cap of the Victoreen 470A meter, or with
the circular metallic entrance window of Victoreen 451B meter, at 10 cm from the external
surface of the detector and capture the maximum dose measured during the scan. Repeat these
operations for each scan surface illustrated (refer to Figure 1-13 Scatter Lead Shield Positions
(View behind the detector) on page 29).
NOTE
For Innova 2000 and systems with 20 cm detector, you must add an 11 cm
spacer between the detector and the scatter lead shield to hold in the positions
4 and 5 (refer to Figure 1-13 Scatter Lead Shield Positions (View behind the
detector) on page 29).
2. Select the highest value among the five scan doses captured and record the data (apply any
corrective factor if required and check final results are within acceptance criteria).

Reject criteria
[Corrected value] = [measured value] divided by the [Correction factor]. Corrected value shall be
lower than 1.5 mR/hr (13.1 μGy/h).

Finalization
No finalization steps.

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Table 1-13 Personnel requirements

Required persons Preliminary require- Procedure Finalization

ments
1 Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Table 1-14 Tools and test equipment

Item Quantity Effectivity Part number Manufacturer

Victoreen 470 A sur- 1 - -
vey meter
or Victoreen 451B 1 - 5270475 -
survey meter

Table 1-15 Required conditions

Condition Reference Effectivity

When the X-Ray tube is operated at - -
its maximum leakage technique fac-
tors, the leakage radiation from the
diagnostic source assembly meas-
ured at a distance of one meter in
any direction from the source shall
not exceed 0.876 mGy/h (100 mR/hr).
Rejection limit: 0.657 mGy/h (75 mR/ - -
hr).
On all tables verify that front and - -
rear lead collimator shields are in
place.
On any table where the source is - -
on a moving carriage or the table is
capable of being tilted, the measure-
ment shall be made with the diag-
nostic source assembly at both ends
of the table, and with the table tilted.
On tables with elevating mecha- - -
nisms, the measurements shall be
made with the table elevated to its
maximum.
Diagnostic source assemblies that - -
are tested in certified tables shall be
checked with the collimator blades
open. (Diagnostic source assemblies
installed or re-installed in un-certi-
fied tables shall be checked with the
collimator blades closed. This blocks
off the collimator and limits the tests
to the tube casing and collimator.)
Test data may be entered into the 46–017566 HHS Forms, completing -
Laptop 3382 spreadsheet program, the FDA 2579 and GE data record
or if this is not available, it may be forms
recorded in Form 3382.

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All X-Ray tables that have a certified tube unit mounted in a table, at installation or replacement of
tube unit.
NOTE
Due to an improved collimator shield design, the undertable leakage test is not required
1
for the following systems:

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• Legacy III
• All other Legacy and SFX systems manufactured after October 1, 1998.
NOTE
This test is not applicable to Innova 2100-IQ, 2121-IQ, 3100, 3100-IQ, 3131-IQ,
4100, 4100-IQ, Innova IGS 520, 530, 540, Innova™ IGS 5, Allia™ IGS 3, Allia™ IGS 5,
Innova™ IGS 620, Innova™ IGS 630, Innova™ IGS 6, Discovery™ IGS 730, Discovery™
IGS 740, Discovery™ IGS 7, Discovery™ IGS 7 OR, Allia™ IGS 7, Allia™ IGS 7 OR,
Optima™ CL320i/CL323i, Optima™ IGS Plus, Optima™ IGS 320, Optima™ IGS 330,
Optima™ IGS Ultra and Optima™ IGS Mega.

Procedure
NOTE
Use the sketches in F3382 as an aid in recording rough data.
1. Set up test conditions as described in the following table. Select maximum fluoro kVp and
corresponding mA. If leakage technique factor is beyond equipment setup limitations, then elect
maximum mA.
Table 1-16 Leakage Technique Factors (L.T.F.)

Tube Unit L.T.F. @ 125 kVp L.T.F. @ 120 kVp Max. Cont. Rating (for Ref. only)
MXR 75 4.6 mA 5.0 mA 150 kVp @ 2 mA
HRT 4.0 mA 4.5 mA 130 kVp @ 3.5 mA
MXR 100 FL 11.0 mA 12.0 mA 150 kVp @ 5.0 mA
MXR 100 RAD 9.3 mA 10.0 mA 150 kVp @ 4 mA
MXR 125 11.0 mA 12.0 mA 150 kVp @ 5.0 mA
MXR 135 9.9 mA 10.3 mA 130 kVp @ 9.5 mA

NOTE
GEMS-E - Refer to manufacturers tube rating spec

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2. Place PORT BLOCK on top of collimator assembly. If table is to be tilted, secure PORT BLOCK in
place with tape.
Figure 1-14 Test Set-up – Undertable Leakage

NOTE
As a prerequisite, the meter must have a calibration sticker that is not past due, and
the meter must pass its battery check.
3. Using Victoreen 470A: set up the Victoreen Model 470A Panoramic Radiation Survey Meter as
follows:
a. You MUST use the meter with the cap in place on the front of the meter with the disk
shaped cover affixed to the end of the meter cap per the following illustration.
Figure 1-15 Victoreen 470A Survey Meter

b. Set the meter function switch to mR/hr and the range switch to 10, to get a scale of 10
mR/hr.
c. Let the meter warm-up, and then zero the meter.
4. Using Victoreen 451B: Victoreen 451B Radiation Survey Meter is currently replacing the
Victoreen 470A. This tool is simpler of use than Victoreen 470A but requires also specific
handling.

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a. You MUST use the meter with the slide open as shown below, to see the circular metallic
entrance window of the survey meter chamber. The survey meter window shall be hold
perpendicular to the X-ray beam direction to be measured.
Figure 1-16 Victoreen 451B Survey Meter
1

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b. Set ON the meter with ON/OFF button: the display indicates HI, then low batt Freeze then
goes automatically to dose rate mode in mR/h. If you want to select dose integrated mode,
press the left button MODE and press again to select dose rate.
Figure 1-17

c. Wait for 4 minutes for a complete warm up (that operation is critical as doses measured
behind primary barrier are very low). Scaling is automatic (no selection required).
5. Energize tube unit and bring up to leakage technique factors in accordance with accepted
warm-up procedures.
6. The survey is performed by making measurements in contact with table (to find hot spots) and
again at 1 meter from the source. (When diagnostic source assembly is on a movable carriage
under the table, measurements are made with the source assembly at each end of the table.)
a. Scan the surface of the table for maximum meter readings.
b. Repeat all of the measurements with the survey meter located 1 meter (39 inches) from the
source.
NOTE
This distance is measured from the focal spot. For example, the table top of the
Monitrol 90 is 18 inches (46 cm) from the focal spot, and a distance of 1 meter
from the source would be 21 inches (53 cm) above the table top.

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7. If maximum leakage at 1 meter is in excess of 0.657 mGy/h (75 mR/hr), further evaluation is
required. First check to see that all required structural barriers are installed per installation
directions. If this does not correct the problem, contact Region Support Engineer.
8. Record data on Form 3382.

Finalization
No finalization steps.

1.6 Fluoro Interlocks

Perform this test as last fluoro test.
Application
All fluoroscopic imaging assemblies where the primary protective barrier is removable without tools.
At installation and periodic maintenance check.
Requirement
Interlock shall be provided to prevent X-ray exposure unless the barrier (image intensifier) is in
position to intercept the entire useful beam.
Procedure
No X-ray should be possible when spot-film device is not in forward, locked position.
In the case of a vascular image intensifier, attempt to make exposures. No X-ray should be possible
when the image intensifier is not aligned over the tube unit in the table.
Record Data
Confirm test results in F3382.

WARNING

TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENTAL RADIATION EXPOSURE, MAKE

CERTAIN THAT THE INTERLOCK IS FUNCTIONAL FOLLOWING ANY SERVICE.
NOTE
Check that the interlock switch is firmly mounted. If necessary, tighten screws on use
Loctite. Failure of the switch to prevent accidental exposure is an automatic FDA non-
compliance.

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