ESCO Technologies ETS-LINDGREN SuiteSentry, Operation And Installation Manual

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3.0 SITE SELECTION & INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
3.1 Overview
The SuiteSentry Single Screener Ferromagnetic Detector consists of an array of sensors and
microprocessors built into a walk-up Sensor Array Column. The detector analyzes objects on
patients or personnel passing in front of the Sensor Array Column, screening for the object’s
potential risk as a ferromagnetic projectile.
If an object made of ferromagnetic material approaches the Sensor Array Column, the system
detects the object’s ferrous content, analyzes its ferromagnetic mass and threat potential; and, if
the mass exceeds the preset sensitivity threshold, an audible alarm is activated and ferrous object
indicator lights is illuminated in the vertical sensor array column of the portal.
Since the device detects
only those materials that will be attracted to the magnet, items made of
aluminum, titanium, copper, brass and other non-ferrous materials will not trigger an alarm. Please
note, however, that seemingly non-ferrous materials may have enough ferrous properties to activate
the audible and visual alarms.
The detector only analyzes moving objects containing ferromagnetic material. Stationary
ferromagnetic objects will be ignored.
The SuiteSentry Single Screener is typically installed in Zone 2. The sensitivity should be set to
detect objects reliably without exhibiting “false positives”. The device is intended to detect and
alarm for smaller ferromagnetic objects approximately the size of a typical hair pin or larger when
the object is approximately 12 inches from the Sensor Array Column.
SuiteSentry Single Screener has no detection limitations with regard to locating ferromagnetic
material inside an object or human body. Therefore, if a ferrous non-superficial or subcutaneous
object is detected, further investigation is recommended following your facility’s standard practice.
Even if our product does NOT react, one should NOT automatically assume that there are no
ferromagnetic risks.
3.2 Functional Siting Requirements-Location
In order to ensure the system will provide detection and alert for ferromagnetic objects, the unit
should be positioned so that all equipment, patients, and personnel entering the magnet room have
been screened and can proceed directly to the magnet room. Do not screen patients and then have
them sit in waiting area as they may pick up a ferrous object that they did not possess during the
screening process. The Sensor Array Column should also be positioned to provide the most useful
opportunity for screening patients and staff, if that is your policy or desire.
Summary of Functional Siting Requirements:
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The location should have a measured magnetic fringe field of less than 2 Gauss.
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The preferred location to install SuiteSentry Single Screener is near the Zone 2 patient
changing area or another location before entry into Zone 3.
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Keep detector away from magnet room ( Unit CANNOT be above 2 Gauss )
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Locate the detector within the area so as not to interfere with patient transport and to prevent
possible damage from patient transport impact.
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If location is on wall with bumper rail guards; modify them to accommodate SOLO installation.
TIP! To ensure the unit is functional in the desired area of operation TEST unit
at the desired location PRIOR to permanent mounting!
WARNING!
This device has not yet been fully evaluated for its efficacy in detection of
ferromagnetic objects inside the body, such as IMPLANTS