PROTEUS XR/a
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Operator Manual
REV 11
DIRECTION 2259724-100
9-3
9-2-1 Column Assembly
The column assembly includes the next main parts:
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Bucky support assembly: joins the column assembly to the bucky
assembly means of the vertical carriage that moves along the guide on
the column. Includes the vertical lock handle to control the vertical
movement of the bucky assembly.
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Covers: give the final appearance to the equipment.
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Counterweights: permit to counterbalance the bucky assembly to
enable it can be moved smoothly along the vertical direction.
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Column Stand: it is the main part of the column assembly, and it is fixed
to the floor and is in charge to hold all the elements.
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Main cabling and electronic devices: in the column assembly are
located the equipment cables and electronic boards.
9-2-2 Bucky Assembly
Includes the bucky, which is mounted to the bucky support behind the front
panel. Includes a cassette tray, suitable for all standard cassette sizes.
In the bucky assembly are also located other parts, such as the grid (optional)
and the ion chamber, used for AEC exposures.
9-2-3 Front Panel
Includes a carbon fiber manufactured barrier of dimensions 562
×
510
×
3, with
an absorption of maximum 0.9mm AI measured at 100KVp.
9-2-4 Vertical Lock handle
The vertical lock handle enables to displace the bucky carriage holding the bucky
assembly along the column stand.
The vertical lock handle is left-right field configurable.
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