GE Amx 4 Instruction Manual

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Table 7-2 
SAMPLE CHART FOR TECHNIQUE ACCURACY TESTSField size indicatorEvery year (Refer to Appendix 3, Direction 2173227-100, 
AMX-4+ Periodic Maintenance)
Rotational detent Every year (Refer to Section 3-4, Direction 2173224-100, 
AMX-4+ Functional Check)
Exposure tone is audible and X-ray on 
indicators light up when handswitch depressed 
to expose positionEvery year
Auxiliary items (battery charger, HV...

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SECTION 8
MESSAGES ON DISPLAY
Two kinds of messages can appear on the message display on the control cover: 
status messages and error messages.
Status messages simply inform you of the operating condition of the AMX-4+, and 
look something like this.
Another type of message, called an error message, may appear should a problem 
occur with the equipment . An error message looks something like this.
Note...

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Status MessagesDescription
AUTO CAL LIMITIf this message displays, the unit is at its automatic calibration limit . A service call is 
recommended to ensure accurate technique and radiographic results. Exposures 
are not inhibited.
BATTERY TOO HIGH 
VOLTAGE RECOVERY IS 
REQUIREDThis message may appear when attempting to take a high technique exposure 
immediately after removing the unit from charge....

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Status Messages Description
READY FOR X-RAYThe prep cycle has successfully completed, and an exposure may be taken within 
the next 30 seconds. (If an exposure is attempted after 30 seconds, the prep cycle 
must be repeated.)
RECHARGE IMMEDIATELY - 
X-RAY INHIBITEDThe estimated usable battery capacity is near 0%. No more exposures may be 
taken. Although charge is too low to complete an x-ray exam, youll...

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SECTION 9
SYMBOLS
9-1 IEC Classif ication  
In accordance with International Safety Standard IEC 601, the AMX-4+ Mobile 
X-ray Unit is classif ied as Type B Equipment , Class I Equipment , Internally Powered 
Equipment , Ordinary Equipment and continuous operation. 
Type B Equipment provides an adequate degree of protection against electric 
shock, in particular regarding:
• allowable leakage current ,
•...

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Indicates non-ionizing radiation is present .
Indicates radiographic control.
Indicates ionizing radiation is present .
X-ray emission. X-ray tube head is emitting X-rays. Take adequate precautions to 
prevent the possibility of any persons carelessly, unwisely, or unknowingly 
exposing themselves or others to radiation.
Battery power on. This does not apply mains voltage.
Battery power off. This does not...

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Control for indicating radiation f ield by using light .
Collimator blades closed. The controlled blades are shown in thicker lines.
Collimator blades open. The controlled blades are shown in thicker lines.
Alternating Current . Indicates equipment that is suitable for alternating current 
only.
This symbol indicates that the waste of electrical and electronic equipment must 
not be disposed as unsorted...

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SECTION 10
OPTIONS
10-1 Dose Area Product (DAP) Meter
Full f ield ion chamber with an integral display unit . The display unit contains 
electronics controlling total dose area product , system reset and system test .
• Provides easy to read real time information on patient dose.
• Allows for simple manual transcription of this information into patient records.
10-2 Mobil-AIDTM Automatic Exposure Control...

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SECTION 11
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Table 11-1 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
System operating environmental temperature15°C to 38°C / 59°F to 100°F
Storage environmental temperature-40°C to 60°C / -40°F to 140°F
Operating ambient humidity10% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Non-operating ambient humidity5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Operating ambient atmospheric pressure106.2 kPa down to...

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