User Manual: UM50589-EN
Optica 20 series
Revision: 4.0
Date of release: 2019-01-23
7/20
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1.6.
General warnings, cautions and notes
WARNING:
Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted. The collimator contains field light power
LED of Risk Group 2. Do not stare at operating lamp. May be harmful to the eyes.
WARNING:
The collimator contains a Class 2 laser. (Optional feature) Do not stare into the laser
beam.
WARNING:
Be extra careful with unconscious patients because they cannot blink their eyes to
protect their eyes to the possible hazardous optical radiation (field light and laser).
WARNING:
When there is structural damage to the housing of the collimator or if the collimator is
malfunctioning, label the collimator as “out of order” and have the collimator repaired
prior to further use.
WARNING:
If the collimator is used in mobile applications, strong vibrations shall be avoided.
WARNING:
Do not modify this equipment without (written) authorization of the manufacturer.
Any change or modification carried out by unauthorized personnel may introduce serious
hazards. When changes or modification are carried out by unauthorized personnel,
Varex Imaging Nederland B.V. cannot be held responsible for injuries or damage to
equipment.
WARNING:
The collimator shall only be used with specified conditions listed in chapter 7.
WARNING:
The temperature of the enclosure can become more then 41 °C
WARNING:
Preventive checks (see Technical manual, TM50590) shall be carried on a regular basis.
The interval of these checks shall be tailored to the application and frequency of use.
WARNING:
When there is any damage to the collimator or repair is needed, only original
replacement parts shall be used. Contact your distributor or Varex Imaging Nederland
B.V. for assistance.
WARNING:
Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables
and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of
the Optica 20 series, including cables specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise,
degradation of the performance of this equipment could result.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a medical
grade power supply.
WARNING:
If the collimator is used in an X-ray system with an automatic exposure control, verify
before operation if the selected measuring cell is within the diagnostic (collimated) area.
NOTE:
Due to the multiple options / configurations of the Optica 20 series, the pictures used
may not always exactly represent the type of collimator that you have.
