Chapter 8: System Hardware Overview
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Tube and Column Positioning Instructions
Adjust the Overhead Tube Suspension (OTS) Position
The OTS components can be moved in several directions to properly position the unit during a patient
examination. The User Interface is used to control the motions. Use this procedure to learn how to posi-
tion the OTS.
Note:
The steps of this procedure can be performed in any order and not all of the steps are required.
You do not have to follow this exact sequence. This procedure is intended to help you learn the
various methods of positioning the OTS.
1. Use the Longitudinal Lock Release button to move the OTS along the bridge of the overhead rail sys-
tem.
a) Press and hold the Longitudinal Lock Release button on the User Interface.
b) Move the OTS to the desired position.
c) Release the Longitudinal Lock Release button.
2. Use the Vertical Lock Release button to move the telescopic column up and down.
a) Press and hold the Vertical Lock Release button on the User Interface.
b) Move the telescopic to the desired vertical position.
c) Release the Vertical Lock Release button.
3. Use the Lateral Lock Release button to move the OTS carriage from side to side on the bridge.
a) Press and hold the Lateral Lock Release button on the User Interface.
b) Move the OTS carriage to the desired position.
c) Release the Lateral Lock Release button.
4. Use the All-Lock, Lock Release button to simultaneously move the OTS in vertical, lateral and longitu-
dinal directions.
a) Press and hold the All-Lock, Lock Release button on the User Interface.
b) Move the OTS to the desired position.
c) Release the All-Lock, Lock Release button.
Note:
Detents remain activated if the detent button is selected.
Adjust the Tube Position
For certain exams, you may need to angle and/or rotate the tube in order to include all of the required
anatomy in the FOV. Use this procedure to adjust the position of the tube.
Note:
The steps of this procedure can be performed in any order and not all of the steps are required.
You do not have to follow this exact sequence. This procedure is intended to help you learn the
various methods of positioning the tube.
1. Use the Tube Angulation Lock Release button to rotate the tube about the short axis (cranial to cau-
dal).