GE Healthcare eXplore Locus SP, Service Manual

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Section 7.4 Source Replacement Calibration
The following describes the calibration procedures performed each time the X-Ray Source is
replaced. The procedures below use the following applications:
• System Warm-Up (C:\Program Files\GE Medical Systems\eXplore Utilities\WarmupApp.exe)
• Calibration Tools (C:\Program Files\GE Medical Systems\eXplore Utilities\Calibration.exe)
• X-Ray and Motor Controller . The X-Ray and Motor Controller (C:\Program Files\GE
Medical Systems\eXplore Utilities\X_Ray_Controller.exe)
7.4.1 Centre X-Ray Source
This adjustment properly positions the X-Ray Source. To adjust the X-Ray Source:
1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to D:/. Copy the calib folder and rename it
original_calib .
2. Turn the unit ON using the key, and press the red Reset button.
3. Warm-up the X-Ray Source using the System Warm-Up application as follows:
- right-click the Warm-Up icon in the task bar and select the <=10 Minutes to Scan option
- once the cycle has finished (approximately 14 minutes), right-click the icon again and
select
Scan Mode .
The System Warm-Up application can be re-initialized by double-clicking on WarmupApp.exe
in C:\Program Files\GE Medical Systems\eXplore Utilities\
4. Access the X-Ray and Motor Controller program.
5. Ensure the fields below are set to the following settings:
Enable Left Limit: checked off
Enable Right Limit: checked off
Camera: Thomson 8M
Bin Mode: 1 x 1
Exposure Time: 3000 ms
kV: 80
µA: 80