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DPX-IQ Operator’s Manual System Overview 1-3
1.2 System Safety
Adhere to the safety precautions in this section and obey the basic safety guidelines
that follow at all times:
• Do not attempt to service the DPX-IQ scanner. Please call LUNAR Customer
Support or your LUNAR Distributor.
• When the scan table is not in use, make sure the Shutter Open light is off.
• Do not put excessive pressure on the scan arm.
• Use the scan table for image acquisition only; do not sit or lie on the scan table
for other purposes.
• Do not let liquids touch the computer or scan table mechanics and electronics.
1.2.1 Operator Safety
Personnel Monitors
Personnel monitors are not necessary to operate the laser.
It is not likely that you can receive more than 25% of the maximum permissible
x-ray dose from the DPX-IQ scanner. However, some facilities choose to use
personnel monitors. Refer to your city, county or state Health Department or
Radiation Safety Officer for your facility’s policy.
Film badges and thermal luminescent dosimeter (TLD) badges to monitor personnel
are obtained from a supplier accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory
Accreditation Program for personnel dosimetry processing.
X-ray Shutter
When power to the scan table is interrupted during an image acquisition or Quality
Assurance procedure, the shutter closes and the x-ray tube stops supplying
x-radiation.
X-ray Power Supply
The x-ray tube assembly uses high voltage to supply x-rays. DO NOT touch internal
components when the scan table is on. DO NOT attempt to service
internal components.