AMX−4+ OPERATION
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
(MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES)
REV 10
om 2166913−100
6−4
Capacity Gauge Features
STUCK AT FULL" FEATURE
After the AMX−4+ charges to 100% (i.e. CHARGE COMPLETE" ), the capacity
gauge will remain stuck−at−full" for a pre−programmed amount of usage before
the number of lit segments begins to decrease. This usage is equivalent to approxi-
mately 10 minutes of drive or 100 minutes of idle. Once this stuck−at−full" capacity
is used, the capacity gauge will update according to Table 1.
EMERGENCY CAPACITY FEATURE
When the AMX−4+ capacity gauge drops to 0%, inhibiting x−ray exposures, it is
possible to access some emergency capacity to
finish
an exam by turning the
AMX−4+ off and then back on. After it has completed its power−up tests, the
AMX−4+ will provide enough capacity for approximately 45 seconds of usage before
x−ray exposures are again inhibited.
In some cases the AMX−4+ battery may not provide sufficient voltage for
proper operation when EMERGENCY CAPACITY is used. Therefore this
feature should only be used when absolutely necessary.
6−1
Application Tip
To insure the greatest reliability, you may decide to establish a battery charging sched-
ule at your particular site, based on past experience and anticipated needs.
Steps
Follow these steps to recharge the batteries.
When recharging the batteries, always locate the unit in a well ventilated
area.
1. Drive the AMX−4+ to a designated battery charging station or to a correctly
rated wall outlet. A rating plate is located on the front of the unit, above the bat-
tery plug. (See Illustration 6−3.) Position the unit to within 10 feet of the outlet.
2. To plug in, firmly grip the plug located on the front of the unit, and pull the re-
tractable cord straight out until it is fully extended. Set the cord by a slow pull-re-
lease action. Plug into the battery charging station.
CAUTION
CAUTION
FOR
TRAINING
PURPOSES
ONLY!
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