Collimator; Sirephos - Siemens SIREMOBIL Compact Service Instructions Manual

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Collimator

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Replace the collimator.
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Ensure that the collimator is functioning properly and is set correctly.
Adjust it if necessary.
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Ensure that the collimator blades of the iris diaphragm are visible during fluoroscopy in
survey format and zoom format on at least two sides of the monitor image.
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Check the collimation for direct exposure if a cassette holder is being used.
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Remove the old set of collimator labels near the Sirephos and attach the new labels
included in the same position.
Check that the original collimator labels are the same as the new ones.

Sirephos

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Remove the laser targeting device, if present.
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Remove the dose measurement chamber, if present.
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Remove the collimator.
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Disconnect the Sirephos plug.
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Remove the ground screw for the protective conductor.
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Remove the rubber stop of the C-arm on the Sirephos side. The screws that secure the
Sirephos are now visible.
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Remove the Sirephos screws. When doing this, have a second person hold the X-ray
tube unit.
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Place the new X-ray tube unit on the guide bolts and secure it with both Allen screws.
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Ensure that all cables are routed properly.
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Reconnect the Sirephos plug and secure it.
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Reconnect the protective conductor using the ground screw.
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Do not install the rubber stop yet.
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Reinstall the collimator and connect it.
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Reinstall the dose measurement chamber / laser targeting device and connect them.
WARNING
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Perform the kV offset adjustment.
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Perform the generator adjustment (filament circuit learning program).
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Ensure that the collimator is functioning properly and is set correctly.
SIREMOBIL Compact
System Manual
Replacing boards / replacing components
X-ray radiation!
See Chapter 1, Safety Information.
Protect yourself against radiation exposure. Wear a lead apron.
X-ray radiation!
See Chapter 1, Safety Information.
Protect yourself against radiation exposure. Wear a lead apron.
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