User Manual XR 6000

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MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM

XR 6000
Operator Manual
5275602-100
Revision 16
Copyright © 2007~2017 by General Electric Company, Inc.

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Medical Device Directive
This product complies with the following requirements when it bears the following CE marking of conformity:
Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices. The year of CE marking is 2012.
The location of the CE mark label on the equipment is in the service system manual.
EU Authorized Representative:
GE Medical Systems SCS
283 rue de la Miniere
78530 BUC, FRANCE

Manufacturer:
GE Hualun Medical Systems Co., Ltd
No. 1, Yong Chang North Road,
Economic & Technology Development Zone,
Beijing, P. R. China 100176
Green QSD 1990 Standard issued by MDD (Medical Devices Directorate, Department of Health, UK).
Medical Device Good Manufacturing Practice Manual issued by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration, Department of
Health, USA).
Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL), an independent testing laboratory.
Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), international standards organization, when applicable.

IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION
X-ray equipment if not properly used may cause injury. Accordingly, the instructions herein contained should be thor-
oughly read and understood by everyone who will use the equipment before you attempt to place this equipment in
operation. The General Electric Company, Healthcare Division, will be glad to assist and cooperate in placing this equip-
ment in use.
Although this apparatus incorporates a high degree of protection against x-radiation other than the useful beam, no
practical design of equipment can provide complete protection. Nor can any practical design compel the operator or
his assistant to take adequate precautions to prevent the possibility of authorized or unauthorized persons carelessly,
unwisely, or unknowingly exposing themselves or others to direct or secondary radiation.
It is important that everyone having anything to do with x-radiation be properly trained and fully acquainted with the
recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, and of the International Com-
mission on Radiation Protection, and take adequate steps to protect against injury.
It is assumed that all persons authorized to use the equipment are cognizant of the danger of excessive exposure to x-
radiation and the equipment is sold with the understanding that the General Electric Company, Healthcare Division, its
agents, and representatives have no responsibility for injury or damage which may result from improper use of the
equipment.
Various protective materials and devices are available. It is urged that such materials and devices be used.

If you have any comments, suggestions or corrections to the information in this document, please write them
down, include the document title and document number, and send them to:
GENERAL ELECTRIC HEALTHCARE
Address: No.1, YongChang North Road
Beijing Economic & Technologic Development Zone
P.R.China, 100176
Tele: 86-10-58068888
Fax: 86-10-67881850

CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR STATEMENT
All electrical installations that are preliminary to positioning of the equipment at the site prepared for the equipment
shall be performed by licensed electrical contractors. In addition, electrical feeds into the Power Distribution Unit shall
be performed by licensed electrical contractors. Other connections between pieces of electrical equipment, calibra-
tions, and testing shall be performed by qualified GE Healthcare personnel. The products involved (and the accompa-
nying electrical installations) are highly sophisticated, and special engineering competence is required. In performing
all electrical work on these products, GE will use its own specially trained field engineers. All of GE’s electrical work on
these products will comply with the requirements of the applicable electrical codes.
The purchaser of GE equipment shall only utilize qualified personnel (i.e., GE’s field engineers, personnel of third-party
service companies with equivalent training, or licensed electricians) to perform electrical servicing on the equipment.
Caution: This manual is prepared, approved in English, English version is the original version, manuals
in any other language are translated by GE approved suppliers. Always refer to the English
version if non-consistency is found.

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SAFETY
Safety Notices
The following safety notices are used to emphasize certain safety instructions. This guide uses the inter-
national symbol along with the danger, warning, or caution message. This section also describes the pur-
pose of a Note.
Danger: Danger is used to identify conditions or actions for which a specific hazard is known to exist which
will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the instructions are
ignored.
Warning: Warning is used to identify conditions or actions for which a specific hazard is known to exist which
may cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the instructions are
ignored.

Caution: Caution is used to identify conditions or actions for which a potential hazard may exist which will or
can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the instructions are ignored.
Note: A Note provides additional information that is helpful to you. It may emphasize certain information
regarding special tools or techniques, items to check before proceeding, or factors to consider about a
concept or task.
Indications for Use

The XR 6000 is used to generate radiographic images of human anatomy. It is applicable for all the
patients who need any of these general purpose diagnostic procedures. This device is not intended for
mammographic and dental applications.
Warning: IT IS FORBIDDEN TO USE THIS DEVICE TO TAKE EXPOSURE REPEATLY AND FREQUENTLY FOR A
SAME PATIENT.
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Warning: THIS SYSTEM IS FULLY MOTORIZED AND FREE TO MOVE FOR PATIENT POSITIONING FLEXIBIL-
ITY AND PRODUCTIVITY, NEVER LEAVE PATIENT ON THE TABLE OR IN THE EXAMINATION
ROOM UNATTENDED DURING YOUR EXAMINATION. OTHERWISE, INJURY TO THE PATIENT
MAY OCCUR.
Caution: Please protect the families and any other company of the patients’ around this device from
radiation. Please protect the technologists who is around this device from radiation.
Safety
The electrical wiring of the relevant rooms complies with all national and local codes, as well as the Reg-
ulations for the electrical equipment of buildings published by the Institution of Electrical Engineers. All
assembly operations, extensions, re-adjustments, modifications, or repairs are carried out by GE Health-
care Technologies authorized service representatives. The equipment must be used in accordance with
the instructions for use.
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Warning: THIS X-RAY UNIT MAY BE DANGEROUS TO PATIENT AND OPERATOR, UNLESS SAFE EXPOSURE
FACTORS, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ARE OBSERVED.
TO BE USED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.
Warning: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD! DO NOT REMOVE COVERS OR PANELS. THE ACQUISITION CON-
SOLE AND CABINETS CONTAIN HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITS FOR GENERATING AND CON-
TROLLING X-RAYS. PREVENT POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK BY LEAVING COVERS OR PANELS ON
THE EQUIPMENT. THERE ARE NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS OR ADJUSTMENTS INSIDE
THE CABINETS. ONLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD BE PERMITTED ACCESS
TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
Warning: ONLY GEHC VALIDATED EQUIPMENT CAN BE PLUGGED INTO THE INTERFACE IN ANY PART OF
THIS SYSTEM. LEAKAGE CURRENT REQUIREMENTS OF NON-VALIDATED EQUIPMENT CANNOT
BE MAINTAINED WITH HIGH CONFIDENCE.
Warning: NEVER TOUCH PATIENT AND ANY EXPOSED EXTRA LOW SAFETY CIRCUITS OR CONNECTORS
SIMULTANEOUSLY. ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR.
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Warning: RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT MUST BE OPERATED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND ONLY
AFTER SUFFICIENT TRAINING.
Warning: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE PATIENT WHILE
THE MACHINE IS IN OPERATION BY CHECKING PROPER PATIENT POSITIONING AND USING
THE EQUIPMENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES.
Warning: ONLY TABLE, TUBE AND SYSTEM CABINET WHICH ARE SPECIFIED TO BE INSTALLED IN THE
EXAMINATION ROOM ARE SUITABLE FOR USE IN PATIENT ENVIRONMENT. ANY OTHER EQUIP-
MENT OR COMPONENT SPECIFIED TO BE INSTALLED IN CONTROL ROOM SHALL NOT BE
BROUGHT INTO AND USE IN PATIENT ENVIRONMENT.
Warning: To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply
mains with protective earth.
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Warning: RESTRICT ACCESS TO THE EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR
RADIATION PROTECTION
Caution: Do not place any object on the cabinets that would restrict air flow from the top of the cab-
inet.
Caution: Always be alert to safety when you operate this equipment. You must be familiar enough
with the equipment to recognize any malfunctions that can be a hazard. If a malfunction
occurs or a safety problem is known to exist, do not use this equipment until qualified per-
sonnel correct the problem.
Caution: It is the User’s responsibility to provide the means for audio and visual communication
between the Operator and the patient.
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Know The Equipment
Read and understand all of the instructions in this manual before attempting to use the product.
Equipment Classifications
The following equipment classifications are applicable to the product:
• Equipment classification with respect to protection from electric shock: Class I
• Degree of protection from electric shock: Type B
• Degree of protection against ingress of liquids: Not classified
• Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with air or with
nitrous oxide
• Mode of operation: Continuous operation with intermittant loading
• The XR 6000 has level 1 EMC susceptability immunity responses
Radiation Safety
Always use proper technique factors for each procedure to minimize x-ray exposure and to produce the
best diagnostic results. Inparticular, you must be thoroughly familiar with safety precautions before
operating this System.
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Warning: TUBE ASSEMBLY AND COLLIMATOR USED IN THIS SYSTEM ARE VERIFIED TO HAVE A TOTAL
FILTRATION OF 2.5 MMAL, WHENEVER YOU REPLACE ONE OF THEM, MAKE SURE TOTAL FIL-
TRATION FOR THIS X-RAY EQUIPMENT IS NOT LESS THAN 2.5 MMAL.
Warning: DIMENSIONS OF CURRENT FIELD OF X-RAY (FOV) AND SID ARE PROVIDED ON THE PRODUCT,
MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE RIGHT FIELD OF X-RAY FOR SPECIFIC EXAMINATION.
Warning: MAKE SURE ANY OTHER ACCESSORIES OR MATERIALS ARE NOT LOCATED IN THE PRIMARY X-
RAY BEAM DURING EXPOSURE, THAT RESULT IN A BAD IMAGE QUALITY.
Caution: Always use the proper technical factors for each procedure to minimize X-ray exposure and
to produce the best diagnostic results. In particular, you must be thoroughly familiar with
the safety precautions before operating this system. Default system techniques are recom-
mended for AEC acquisition. Default techniques are designed to optimize the image pro-
cessing parameters.
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Caution: Use the largest possible focal spot-to-skin distance appropriate for the anatomy being
imaged, to keep the patient absorbed dose as small as possible.
Caution: There should be no persons other than the patient in the exam room during x-ray exposure.
If circumstances require another person to enter the room while x-ray exposures are
planned or possible, that person should wear a lead apron in accordance with accepted
safety practices.
Caution: Always use protective devices and protective clothing for the patient, operator or even
other persons as appropriate to the workload and examination involved.
Caution: Make sure any other accessories or materials is not located in the primary X-ray beam
during exposure, that result in a bad image quality.
Caution: Hospital is responsible to provide means for audio and visual communication between the
operator and the patient.
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Establish Emergency Procedures
It is not always possible to determine when some components, such as the X-ray tubes, are nearing the
end of their operating lives. These components could stop operating during a patient examination.
Warning: THE FACILITY MUST ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING THE PATIENT IN CASE OF THE
LOSS OF RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING OR OTHER SYSTEM FUNCTIONS DURING AN EXAM.
Warning: IN CASE OF NON-STOPPED EXPOSURE, POWER SUPPLY SHALL BE CUT IMMEDIATELY TO TER-
MINATE EXPOSURES.
Safety Operation Precautions

General Use Warnings
Warning: USE OF OPERATION METHODS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ-
ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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Warning: FOR CONTINUED SAFE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED
IN THIS OPERATOR MANUAL. STUDY THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE EQUIP-
MENT AND KEEP IT AT HAND FOR QUICK REFERENCE. IT MAY BE DESIRABLE FOR THE FACIL-
ITY TO PRINT THIS MANUAL FROM A STANDARD PC TO HAVE A HARD COPY AVAILABLE
WITHIN THE RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT.
Warning: UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO USE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A
PHYSICIAN.
Warning: THE TABLE MUST BE USED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND ONLY AFTER TRAINING IN
THE SPECIFICS OF THESE OPERATIONS.
Warning: TAKE CARE OF THE PATIENTS FEET NOT UNDER THE FOOT PEDAL.
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Warning: POTENTIAL PINCH POINT: USE TABLE FOOT PEDALS WITH CARE WHEN UNLOCKING THE
TABLE TOP TO AVOID FINGER PINCH.
FRONT
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REAR
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Warning: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE PATIENT AT ALL
TIMES. WHEN THE TABLE IS IN USE THE PATIENT SHOULD BE MONITORED BY VISUAL OBSER-
VATION, USE OF PROPER PATIENT POSITIONING, AND USE OF THE PROTECTIVE DEVICES PRO-
VIDED.
Warning: THOROUGHLY CHECK THAT THERE IS NO INTERFERENCE OR POSSIBILITY OF COLLISION

BETWEEN THE PATIENT AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
Warning: PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFE USE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
FOLLOW RECOMMENDED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AS OUTLINED IN THE GE
FIELD SERVICE MANUAL.
Warning: CHECK THE COLLIMATOR STATUS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT, TO PREVENT IT FALLING
DOWN.
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Warning: POTENTIAL PINCH POINT: WHEN INSERT THE CASSETTE INTO THE CASSETTE TRAY, A POTEN-
TIAL FINGER PINCH HAZARD IS CREATED TO THE OPERATOR.
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Warning: IF APPLICABLE, PATIENT CONNECTED LINES, TUBES, ETC. SHALL BE LONG ENOUGH TO
ALLOW FULL TRAVEL OF THE SYSTEM AND WILL NOT BECOME PINCHED OR PULLED.
Warning: NEVER EXCEED THE RATED LOAD OF PATIENT HANDLING DEVICES.
Warning: DO NOT USE DEVICE SHOULD A SAFETY PROBLEM OCCUR AND CONTACT AUTHORIZED SER-
VICE IMMEDIATELY.
Caution: Always use GEHC recommended accessories to ensure best performance and to avoid pos-
sible hazards.
Caution: Alwary assist the patient during loading and unloading from table or wall stand.
Caution: Keep the patient in full view at all times and never leaves the patient unattended while on
the table.
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Caution: Please carefully monitor all equipment motions to prevent collisions.
Caution: Please check for obstructions before moving the equipment; do not drive the equipment
into or onto fixed objects.
Patient Positioning Warnings
Warning: DURING PATIENT PROCEDURES, ENSURE THE PATIENT’S HEAD, HANDS AND FEET ARE COM-
PLETELY WITHIN THE TABLETOP AREA. IF ANY PORTION OF THE PATIENT’S BODY EXTENDS
OVER THE EDGE OF THE TABLETOP, SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
Warning: THE MAXIMUM SUPPORTED WEIGHT, WITH THE TABLETOP FULLY EXTENDED TOWARD THE
HEAD OR FOOT END OF THE TABLE, IS 220 KG PROVIDED THE PATIENT IS FULLY PROSTRATE.
EXCEEDING THIS LIMIT MAY CAUSE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT.
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Warning: TO PREVENT PATIENT INJURIES WHEN GETTING ON OR OFF THE FLOATING TABLE, MOVE THE
X-RAY TUBE UP AND THE TUBE STAND TO ONE SIDE.
Table Motion Warnings
Warning: WHEN THE POWER TO THE TABLE IS OFF, THE TABLETOP CAN MOVE LONGITUDINALLY
FREELY AND LATERAL TABLETOP LOCKS. TO AVOID INJURIES, MONITOR THE TABLETOP
MOVEMENT.
Warning: BEFORE THE PATIENT GETS ON OR OFF THE TABLETOP, DO NOT PRESS THE FOOT PEDEL TWO
CONSECUTIVE TIMES TO RELEASE TABLETOP.
Warning: TO AVOID INJURY TO FINGERS AND HAND, DO NOT ALLOW THE PATIENT’S OR OPERATOR’S
FINGERS TO BE EXTENDED OVER THE EDGES OF THE TABLETOP. HANDS MUST BE KEPT AWAY
FROM TABLETOP EDGES AT ALL TIMES.
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Dose Chart
Dose@80kV, AEC, Green File:
Dose (uGy) Film Speed
26.00 100
20.80 125
16.25 160
13.00 200
10.40 250
8.13 320
6.50 400
5.20 500
4.06 640
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3.25 800
2.60 1000
X-ray Source Assembly Filtration

The x-ray source assembly is comprised of the x-ray tube and collimator. X-ray tube and collimator pro-
vide permanent, non-removable filtration of 1.3mm aluminum equivalent @75KV and 1.5 mm aluminum
equivalent @100KV respectively. Additional collimator filtration is user selectable.
Warning: For diagnostic X-ray equipment specified to be used in combination with accessories or
other items not forming part of the same equipment, attention to the possible adverse
effect arising from materials located in the X-ray beam.
Refer to the table below for Attenuation Equivalent of possible materials located in the X-ray
beam.
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TABLE 0-1 ATTENUATION EQUIVALENT MM AL
Item mm AL
Tube at 75 KV 1.3
Collimator minimum filtration at 100 KV 1.5
Digital Wallstand Front Panel Maximum filtration at 100 KV 0.7
Digital Table Maximum filtration at 100 KV 1.0
DAP meter at 70 KV 0.2
Dose Indication
The DAP is measured via DAP meter (refer to(DAP Meter (Optional, only suitable for the system which
includes DAP meter))
Increase/decrease of the kVp, mAs, will lead to increase/decrease of DAP
Increase/decrease of the SID only, will lead to decrease/increase of DAP
Increase/decrease of the FOV only, will lead to increase/decrease of DAP.
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Environmental protection
With the disposal of waste products, residues and equipment accessories that out of their expected ser-
vice, to avoid the impact of environment, please comply with local statute or call GE Service.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Medical Device Directive ..................................................................................................................................................................................................3
IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION ...........................................................................................................................................................................5
CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR STATEMENT ..............................................................................................................................................7
SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Safety Notices ...................................................................................................................................................................................9
Indications for Use ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Know The Equipment .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Equipment Classifications .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Radiation Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Establish Emergency Procedures .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Safety Operation Precautions ................................................................................................................................................. 18
General Use Warnings ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Patient Positioning Warnings .................................................................................................................................... 25
Table Motion Warnings ................................................................................................................................................ 26
Dose Chart ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
X-ray Source Assembly Filtration .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Dose Indication .............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
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Environmental protection ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
TABLE OF CONTENT ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
QUICK START ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Operator Console .......................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Wall Stand Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Table Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Table Top Mode .............................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Stretcher Table Mode .................................................................................................................................................................. 57
SID Referenced Values for Normal Body Anatomy ...................................................................................................... 60
SYMBOLS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Special Notices ............................................................................................................................................................................... 61
X-Ray Tube ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Power on and Off .......................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Electrical Type ................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
Electrical Current ........................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Collimator ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Ground ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Rating Plates and Warning Labels ........................................................................................................................................ 65
rating plates illustration ............................................................................................................................................... 65
Rating Plates ..................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Table Top Finger-Pinch Warning Labels (2) ........................................................................................................ 76
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Cassette tray Finger-Pinch Warning Label ........................................................................................................ 77
X-Ray Warning Label .................................................................................................................................................... 78
COLLIMATOR WARNING LABEL ................................................................................................................................. 79
X-Ray Tube Warning Labels (3) ................................................................................................................................ 80
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
X-RAY tube stand .......................................................................................................................................................................... 84
table .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
wall stand ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
System console .............................................................................................................................................................................. 84
SYSTEM POWER ON AND OFF ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 85
SYSTEM POWER ON ...................................................................................................................................................................... 85
SYSTEM POWER OFF .................................................................................................................................................................... 86
SYSTEM INITIAL STATUS AND CHANGE ................................................................................................................................ 87
Initial Status ....................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Initial Status Change ..................................................................................................................................................... 87
Parameters Change .......................................................................................................................... 87
Saving Changes .................................................................................................................................. 87
SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................................................... 88
X-Ray ON Indicator ........................................................................................................................................................ 88
Tube Overheat Indicator ............................................................................................................................................. 89
System Inhibit Indicator .............................................................................................................................................. 89
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Generator Ready Indicator ........................................................................................................................................ 89
TUBE WARM UP .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
Tube Warm-Up Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................ 93
To maximize tube life, perform the following tube warm-up procedure. ............... 93
SYSTEM CONSOLE AND GENERATOR ....................................................................................................................................................................... 97
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
System Console Operation .................................................................................................................................................... 100
System Power ON/OFF Control ............................................................................................................................. 100
Image Receptor Technique Selections .............................................................................................................. 101
Receptor ............................................................................................................................................................ 101
Focus Spot ........................................................................................................................................................ 102
Radiographic Parameter Selections ................................................................................................................... 103
kV, mAs, mA, mSec Selection and 2-Point/3-Point Mode Switch ............................................ 104
kV, mAs, mA, mSec Fine Adjustment .................................................................................................... 105
kV, mAs, mA, mSec Coarse Adjustment .............................................................................................. 106
Previous Real Exposure Parameter ..................................................................................................................... 107
AEC (Automatic Exposure Control) Operation - Optional Feature ........................................................ 108
Field Area Selection ...................................................................................................................................... 109
AEC Density Compensations ................................................................................................................... 111
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Density Compensation Increase ............................................................................................. 111
Density Compensation Decrease ............................................................................................ 111
APR Operation (Anatomical Programming) ..................................................................................................... 112
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 112
APR Selections ................................................................................................................................................ 114
Exposure View .................................................................................................................................. 115
Patient Size ......................................................................................................................................... 115
Body Anatomy ................................................................................................................................. 116
APR Retrieve and Save ................................................................................................................................ 118
Save APR Parameters ................................................................................................................... 118
Retrieve APR Parameters ............................................................................................................ 118
Change an APR Protocol ............................................................................................................................ 119
Retrieve Factory Default APR Database ............................................................................................. 120
Error Code Display ...................................................................................................................................................... 120
Dose Display .................................................................................................................................................................. 125
X-Ray Handswitch, Exposure Control and Reference Axis ..................................................................................... 128
To Make an Exposure (Handswitch) .................................................................................................................... 128
To Make an Exposure (System Console) ........................................................................................................... 130
Prep ........................................................................................................................................................ 130
Exposure .............................................................................................................................................. 130
Position of the Reference Axis ............................................................................................................................... 131
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INTEGRATED TABLE AND TUBE STAND OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 132
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................. 132
XR 6000 Table / Advanced Table .......................................................................................................................... 134
Floating Table ................................................................................................................................................................ 134
Base ..................................................................................................................................................................... 134
Table Top ........................................................................................................................................................... 135
Cassette Tray .................................................................................................................................................. 135
Cassette Tray Fixed In Oscillating Bucky For Advanced Table (Optional) ........................... 136
Ion Chamber (Option) .................................................................................................................................. 137
Table Grid .......................................................................................................................................................... 138
X-ray Tube & Tube Support Assemblies ............................................................................................................ 138
Safe Operation Precautions .................................................................................................................................................. 139
Patient Positioning ...................................................................................................................................................... 139
Table Top Motion ......................................................................................................................................................... 140
Tube Stand and X-Ray Tube Movements ......................................................................................................... 144
Operation Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................. 144
Table Top Movement ................................................................................................................................................. 144
Cassette Tray Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 145
Cassette Tray Movement .......................................................................................................................... 145
Cassette Loading ........................................................................................................................................... 148
Cassette Removal ......................................................................................................................................... 151
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Cassette Loading for Advanced table cassette tray .................................................................... 151
Cassette Removal for Advanced table cassette tray ................................................................... 154
Alignment .......................................................................................................................................................... 155
X-Ray Tube Stand and Assembly Movements .............................................................................................. 156
X-Ray Tube Assembly Control Panel .................................................................................................... 157
X-Ray Tube Assembly Vertical Movement ........................................................................................ 158
X-Ray Tube Stand Transverse Movement ......................................................................................... 158
X-Ray Tube Stand Rotation ...................................................................................................................... 159
X-Ray Tube Angulation ............................................................................................................................... 160
X-Ray Tube Tilt ................................................................................................................................................ 161
Collimator Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 163
Alignment Field Light ................................................................................................................................... 165
Positioning ........................................................................................................................................................ 165
Collimator Rotation ....................................................................................................................................... 166
Additional Filter ............................................................................................................................................... 168
DAP Meter (Optional, only suitable for the system which includes DAP meter) ........................... 169
General Instruction ....................................................................................................................................... 169
Stabilization Time .......................................................................................................................................... 171
Measurements ................................................................................................................................................ 171
Operation .......................................................................................................................................................... 172
SYSTEM WALL STAND ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 175
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Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................. 175
Standard / Advanced Wall Stand ....................................................................................................................................... 177
Vertical Positioning ..................................................................................................................................................... 177
Cassette Loading ......................................................................................................................................................... 181
Manual Cassette Tray ................................................................................................................................. 183
Cassette Tray For Advanced Wall Stand. ........................................................................................... 185
Cassette Removal ......................................................................................................................................... 185
AEC Detector Areas - Optional Areas ................................................................................................................. 186
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 187
General ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 187
User Cleaning and Disinfecting ............................................................................................................................. 187
Periodic Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 189
X-Ray Tube Ratings .................................................................................................................................................... 190
Qualified Service ......................................................................................................................................................................... 190
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................................ 191
Recycling ......................................................................................................................................................................... 197
Packing Materials: ........................................................................................................................... 197
Machines or Accessories at end-of-life: ............................................................................... 197
GENERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 199
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................................... 199
Faulty Operation .......................................................................................................................................................... 199
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Faulty operation may be due to: ............................................................................................. 199
XR 6000 Generator operation is constantly being monitored by its
microprocessor to: .......................................................................................................................... 200
The consequence of faulty operation detected by the XR 6000 Generator
includes: ............................................................................................................................................... 200
What to do step by step .............................................................................................................. 200
Operator Errors ............................................................................................................................................................. 201
Errors may be due to: ................................................................................................................... 201
The consequences of an operator error detected by the XR 6000 Generator
are: ......................................................................................................................................................... 201
Audible Alert ..................................................................................................................................................... 201
Error Codes List ............................................................................................................................................................. 204
Summarized Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 205
Preferences Output ..................................................................................................................................................... 205
Generator Output in Radiography ....................................................................................................................... 206
Generator Output Power: See Table 9-3. ........................................................................................... 206
Power Supply .................................................................................................................................................. 207
High Voltage Signal Characteristics ................................................................................................................... 207
Compatible X-Ray Tube ............................................................................................................................................ 208
Receptor Techniques ................................................................................................................................................. 208
DOSE/DAP Specification ........................................................................................................................................... 209
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Selection of Parameters for Radiography ....................................................................................................... 210
Constancy of AIR KERMA ............................................................................................................. 212
X-Ray Tube Assembly Filtration ............................................................................................... 212
Patient Support ................................................................................................................................ 212
Leakage Technique Factor ......................................................................................................... 212
X-Ray Interlock Systems ........................................................................................................................................................ 214
X-Ray Control Safety System ................................................................................................................................ 214
X-Ray Tube Housing Overheat Interlock .......................................................................................................... 214
Environment Data ...................................................................................................................................................................... 215
Storage and Transportation ................................................................................................................................... 215
In-Use ................................................................................................................................................................................ 215
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 216
Appendix A - Regulatory Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 216
This product complies with the following requirements: .......................................................................... 216
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............................................................................................................................. 216
CE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 219
Disposal of Waste ........................................................................................................................................................ 220
Compatible System Components ........................................................................................................................ 221
Appendix B - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ................................................................................................... 222
This product conforms with IEC 60601-1-2:2001+A1:2004 EMC standard for medical
devices. ............................................................................................................................................................................. 222
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Guidance and manufacturers declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions ......................................... 224
Guidance and manufacturers delcaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (1) ................................... 225
Guidance and manufacturers delcaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (2) ................................... 227
Recommended Separation Distances for Portable and Mobile RF Communications
Equipment and the XR 6000 system. ................................................................................................................. 229
Appendix C - Service Offices ................................................................................................................................................. 230
Asia (P. R. China) ............................................................................................................................... 230
Appendix D - Revision History .............................................................................................................................................. 232
Appendix E - List of Effective Pages .................................................................................................................................. 234
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Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 42
QUICK START
Operator Console Page 44

Wall Stand Mode Page 46
Table Mode Page 50
Table Top Mode Page 54
Stretcher Table Mode Page 57
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 43

Operator Console
LED INDICATOR
TUBE SYSTEM GENERATOR
X-RAY ON OVERHEAT INHIBIT READY
INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR
EXPOSURE
RECEPTOR VIEW POWER OFF
BODY ANATOMY POWER ON
SKULL
CERVICAL
LUNG SPINE SHOULDER EXPOSURE
TECHNIQUE
CHEST PELVIS ABDOMEN ADJUSTMENT
JOINTS
HAND/FOOT DOSE DISPLAY
AEC CONTROL
PREVIOUS REAL EXPOSURE C04-0003
PARAMETER RECALL ERROR DISPLAY
ERROR CODE DISPLAY PATEINT SIZE
APR RETRIEVE EXPOSURE
ERROR CODE C04-0003: OVERLIMIT APR SAVE FOCAL SPOT PREP
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 44

Operator Console (Cont.)
X-ray ON Indicator
Yellow. When system console receives the x-ray on signal, system console will light up the x-ray on indi-
cator on the system console, and the x-ray on lamp on the room. In the meantime, system console will
turn on the alarm sound.
Tube Overheat Indicator

Red. When system console receives the tube overheat signal, system console will light this indicator up,
and system exposure will be inhibited.
When the light is off after appropriate cooling, exposures can be taken.
System Inhibit Indicator

Red. The system inhibit indicator lights up means there is an error. It includes:
- Examination room door is not closed
- Various inhibition errors on the system (See TABLE 9-1)
- Technique parameters are over the limit
Generator Ready Indicator

Green. This indicator will light up when system is ready for exposure after pressing prep. If the prep
switch is released, the Generator Ready indicator will be off.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 45

Wall Stand Mode
1. System power ON.
2. Tube warm-up.
3. Set technique parameters.
a.) Select wall stand mode .
b.) Select focal spot .
c.) Adjust exposure parameters.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 46

Wall Stand Mode (Cont.)
4. Place Cassette.
5. Adjust wall stand height by patient size.
6. Patient positioning.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 47

7. Adjust tube angulation and SID.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 48

8. Take exposure.
1 2 SWITCH LEVEL 1 PREP
LEVEL 2 EXPOSURE
OR
9. Take out cassette, and develop films.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 49

Table Mode
1. System power ON.
2. Tube warm-up.
a.) Select table mode .
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 50

Table Mode (Cont.)
4. Place cassette onto the cassette tray under the table.
5. Patient positioning on the radiographic table.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 51

Table Mode (Cont.)
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 52

Table Mode (Cont.)
7. Take exposure.
LEVEL 2 EXPOSURE
OR
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 53

Table Top Mode
1. System power ON.
2. Tube warm-up.
a.) Select table top mode .
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 54

Table Top Mode (Cont.)
4. Patient positioning on radiographic table, and place cassette to the appropriate location.

- AP/PA - LAT/OBL
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 55

Table Top Mode (Cont.)
6. Take exposure.
LEVEL 2 EXPOSURE
OR
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 56

Stretcher Table Mode
1. System power ON.
2. Tube warm-up.
a.) Select table top mode .
4. Rotate Tube Stand 180 Degree.
5. Patient positioning on stretcher table, and place cassette to the appropriate location.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 57

Stretcher Table Mode (Cont.)
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 58

Stretcher Table Mode (Cont.)
7. Take exposure.
LEVEL 2 EXPOSURE
OR
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 59

SID Referenced Values for Normal Body Anatomy
Normal values range: Table 80~100 cm; Wall Stand 75~180 cm.
Recommended values refer to the following table.
Body Anat- Abdo- Ster- Chest Ribs Clavi- Extre Pelvic Spine Head
omy men num cle mities Girdle
Recom- Table 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
mended Val-
ues (cm) Wall 100 75 180 100 100 100 100 150 100
Stand
* Extremities include Humerus, Femur, Lower Leg, Ankle, Foot, Elbow, Wrist, Forearm, Hand, Fingers, and etc.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 60

1 - SYMBOLS
Symbols used on this system and in its accompanying documents are shown and explained in this sec-
tion.
1-1 SPECIAL NOTICES
Dangerous voltage. Indicates an avoidable dangerous high voltage hazard.
This symbol on the equipment means that the operating instructions should be consulted to assure safe
operation.
This symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste and must be collected separately. Please contact an authorized representa-
tive of the manufacturer for information concerning the decommissioning of your equipment.
Follow instructions for use
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1-2 X-RAY TUBE
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.
Identifies controls or indicators associated with the selection of a small focal spot or the connection for
the corresponding filament.
Identifies controls or indicators associated with the selection of a large focal spot or the connection for
the corresponding filament.
1-3 POWER ON AND OFF

Power ON switch or switch position that applies mains voltage. Indicated connection to the mains for all
mains switches or their positions. This symbolis used in all cases where safety is involved.
Power OFF switch or switch position that removes mains voltage. Indicated disconnection from the
mains for all mains switches or their positions. This symbolis used in all cases where safety is involved.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 62

1-4 ELECTRICAL TYPE
Type B Equipment. Equipment providing a particular degree of protection against electrical shock
regarding leakage current and protective earthing per IEC601-1.
1-5 ELECTRICAL CURRENT

Alternating Current. Indicates equipment that issuitable for alternating current only.
Direct Current. Indicates equipment that issuitable for direct current only.
1-6 COLLIMATOR
Control for indicating radiation field by using light.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 63

1-7 GROUND
Functional Earth (ground) Terminal. Terminal directly connected to a point of a measuring supply or con-
trol circuit or to a screening part which is intended to be earthed for functional purposes.
Protective earth (ground). Identifies any terminal which is intended for connection of an external protec-
tive conductor to protect against electrical shock in case of a fault.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 64

1-8 RATING PLATES AND WARNING LABELS
RATING PLATES ILLUSTRATION
Manufactory Infromation
Description
Model/Part No.
Source/Rating
Serial No.
Manufacture Date
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RATING PLATES
PRODUCT OR MODEL RATING PLATES LOCATION

COMPONENTS NUMBER
SYSTEM 5188818
GE HUALUN MEDICAL SYSTEMS Co. Ltd
Beijing, PR China 100176 Made in China
Description: Medical Diagnostic Radiography System

Model: XR 6000
Part Number: 5188818
Source: 380/400/440/480Vac 3~ 50/60Hz
Input Current: 110A (Momentary), 9A (Continuous) Class I
Output Power: 50KW (Maximum)
Serial Number:
Manufactured:
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 66

COMPONENTS NUMBER
SYSTEM CON- 5183178
SOLE
Beijing, PR China 100176
Made in China
Description: Pioneer system Console

Class I
Part/Model #: 5183178
Source: 24VDC 5A
Serial Number:
Manufactured:
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 67

COMPONENTS NUMBER
TABLE 5183561

Made in China
Description: Table
Part/Model #: 5183561 Class I
Source: 24VDC 1A
Serial Number:
Manufactured:
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 68

COMPONENTS NUMBER
ADVANCED 5316772
TABLE
Made in China
Description: Advanced Table

Source: 24VDC 1A
Serial Number:
Manufactured:
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 69

COMPONENTS NUMBER
PDU 5220653

Beijing, PR China 100176 Made in China
Description: Power Distribution Unit

Part Number: 5220653
Source: 380/400/440/480VAC 3~ 50/60Hz
Input Current: 110A (Momentary), 9A (Continuous) Class I
Serial Number:
Manufactured:
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 70

COMPONENTS NUMBER
STANDARD 5183392
TUBE STAND
Made in China
Description: Standard Tube Stand

Source: 24VDC 1A Class I
Serial Number:
Manufactured:
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 71

COMPONENTS NUMBER
ADVANCED 5183392-2
TUBE STAND

Made in China
Description: Advanced Tube Stand

Part/Model #: 5183392-2
Source: 24VDC 1A Class I
Serial Number:
Manufactured:
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 72

COMPONENTS NUMBER
STANDARD 5183492
WALL STAND

Made in China
Description: Standard Wall Stand

Class I
Serial Number:
Manufactured:
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 73

COMPONENTS NUMBER
ADVANCED 5316773
RIGHT-HAND
WALL STAND
Made in China
Description: Advanced Right-Hand Wall Stand

Source: 24VDC 0.5A
Serial Number:
Manufactured:
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 74

COMPONENTS NUMBER
TOSHIBA E7843 5192454
X-RAY TUBE
COLLIMATOR 5189248
GE HUALUN MEDICAL SYSTEMS Co.Ltd
No.1 Yongchang Bei Road ,BDA, Beijing,
P.R.China(100176) Made in China
Description: Manual Collimator
Model: 5189248
Max KV: 150kVp
Eq. Filtration: 1.5 mmAl@100kVp
Class I
Input Rating: 24V DC 6A
Serial No. :
Manufactured:
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 75

TABLE TOP FINGER-PINCH WARNING LABELS (2)
WARNING TO AVOID INJURY
TO FINGERS AND HANDS OF
PATIENT AND OPERATOR CAUSED
BY TABLE TOP MOVEMENT, HANDS
MUST BE KEPT AWAY FROM TABLE
TOP EDGES AT ALL TIMES.
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Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 76

CASSETTE TRAY FINGER-PINCH WARNING LABEL
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 77

X-RAY WARNING LABEL
WARNING: This X-Ray Unit may be

dangerous to patient and operator
unless safe exposure factors,
operating instructions and
maintenance schedules are
observed. To be used by
authorized personnel only.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 78

COLLIMATOR WARNING LABEL
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 79

X-RAY TUBE WARNING LABELS (3)
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 80

2 - SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The XR 6000 Radiographic Imaging System is designed to perform radiographic x-ray examinations. Its
major components are: System Console, Table, Wallstand, X-ray Tube stand, and Generator under the
table.
Operating instructions for the XR 6000 system are contained within this document.
The system utilizes avariable SID tube stand, to allow table and Wall stand radiographic applications.
Rotating the tube stand allows images on a portable table, stretcher, or in a wheel chair.
The XR 6000 system has Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) configuration through three cell ion chamber.
(Optional)
The System Console provides the user the ability to control the acquisition technique parameters (kV,
mA, mAs, focal spot) either manually, or through the systems auto protocol (APR) function.
Note: Tabletop, Table Hand Grips, compression belt and Wall Stand receptor front panel are applied parts ,
These parts may be handled by patients.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 81

ILLUSTRATION 2-1 STANDARD X-RAY TUBE STAND, FLOATING RADIOGRAPHIC TABLE, AND STANDARD/
ADVANCED WALL STAND
STANDARD
STANDARD X-RAY WALL STAND
TUBE STAND
FLOATING
RADIOGRAPHIC
TABLE
ADVANDED
WALL STAND(Optional)
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 82

ILLUSTRATION 2-2 SYSTEM CONSOLE (CONSOLE STAND - OPTIONAL)
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 83

2-1 X-RAY TUBE STAND
The X-ray Tube Stand allows for positioning of the x-ray tube and control of the x-ray beam via the colli-
mator. See ILLUSTRATION 2-1 and ILLUSTRATION 2-2.
2-2 TABLE
The Table is the patient positioning device for all radiographic applications. The XR 6000 generator and
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) are stored underneath the table. See ILLUSTRATION 2-1 and ILLUSTRATION
2-2.
2-3 WALL STAND

The Wall Stand is the patient positioning device for upright imaging. See ILLUSTRATION 2-1 and ILLUS-
TRATION 2-2.
2-4 SYSTEM CONSOLE

The System Console is the customer interface used to control the x-ray exposures and their techniques.
See ILLUSTRATION 2-2.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 84

3 - SYSTEM POWER ON AND OFF
ILLUSTRATION 3-1 SYSTEM POWER ON/OFF CONTROL
POWER OFF POWER ON
3-1 SYSTEM POWER ON

Connect the Wall Brake, the POWER ON green indication lamp located on the right side of the POWER ON
button on system console lights up.
To turn ON the system, press the “POWER ON“ button on the top-right of system console.
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3-2 SYSTEM POWER OFF
To turn OFF the system, press the “POWER OFF“ button on the top-right of system console. All of the sub-
systems power will be cut off at the same time.
System console POWER ON green indication lamp will not be off until the Wall Brake is cut off.
Caution: DO NOT turn the power ON and OFF quickly. Wait at least 30 seconds between switching from ON to
OFF and vice versa.
Caution: Except in emergency, DO NOT turn the system off until the “Generator Ready Indicator“ on the sys-
tem console on the status display is extinguished. Turning off the system before this stage will cause
undue stress on the x-ray tube.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 86

3-3 SYSTEM INITIAL STATUS AND CHANGE
3-3-1 Initial Status
System will log into initial working mode on LCD after system POWER ON.
3-3-2 Initial Status Change

System console allows user to change the system initial mode.
Parameters Change
Changeable parameters are: the body anatomy, patient size, exposure view, receptor, focal spot, or tech-
nique parameters.
Saving Changes
After change the parameters, press “Save APR“ + “Retrieve APR“ (press “Save APR“ button first) for 3 sec-
onds, system console will save the current parameters as the new system power-on initial mode.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 87

3-4 SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY
System status display indicators are located directly on the LCD of system console. See ILLUSTRATION 2-
2. There are four indicators.
ILLUSTRATION 3-2 SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY
X-RAY ON TUBE OVERHEAT SYSTEM INHIBIT GENERATOR READY

INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR
3-4-1 X-Ray ON Indicator

Yellow.
When system console receives the x-ray on signal, system console will light up the x-ray on indicator on
the system console, and the x-ray on lamp on the room. In the meantime, system console will turn on the
alarm sound.
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3-4-2 Tube Overheat Indicator
Red.
When system console receives the tube overheat signal, system console will light this indicator up, and
system exposure will be inhibited.
When the light is off after appropriate cooling, exposures can be taken.
3-4-3 System Inhibit Indicator

Red.
The system inhibit indicator lights up means there is an error. It includes:
• Examination room door is not closed
• Various inhibition errors on the system (See Table 9-1).
• Technique parameters are over the limit
3-4-4 Generator Ready Indicator

Green.
This indicator will light up when system is ready for exposure after pressing prep. If the prep switch is
released, the Generator Ready indicator will be off.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 89

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Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 90

4 - TUBE WARM UP
4-1 INTRODUCTION
A sports person always warms up the muscles before the umpires blow the starting whistle. Likewise, it is
essential that the x-ray tube be warmed up before allowing it to operate on full power to avoid reducing
its life cycle. Therefore, before starting the days examinations, condition the x-ray tube by running a
series of exposures at medium power.
When warming up the tube, always take the precautionary measures to protect personnel from X-ray
radiation.
When a new x-ray tube is put into operation for the first time or when it has not been in operation for
more than one month, the seasoning procedures Seasoning Schedule at installation (See Figure 4-1)
shall be carried out to assure subsequent trouble-free operation. This procedure establishes the proper
relation to its new environment with the equipment in used. The action establishes a favorable distribu-
tion of the electrical charges and Electrostatic stresses in the insulation system of the tube and the asso-
ciated equipment.
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Warning: NO EXPOSURES SHALL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT TUBE CURRENT AT A TUBE VOLTAGE OF MORE THAN
50KV.
4-2 REQUIREMENTS
1. Use the larger focal spot of the tube, and the seasoning will be done with the circuit specified in techni-
cal data.
2. The operating tube voltage and current should be monitored all exposures during this seasoning oper-
ation.
3. The anode rotation should be utilized at normal speed (3000 or 3600 min-1).
4. Do not exceed either the generator or the tube ratings.
Warning: ALL RADIATION SAFETY RULES MUST BE OBSERVED. IN ORDER TO PROTECT HUMANBODY FROM
HARMFUL X-RAY, CLOSE THE COLLIMATOR OR BLOCK THE TUBE ASSEMBLY RADIATION PORT WITH AT
LEAST A SIX (6) MM THICK PIECE OF LEAD.
NO PATIENT OR PERSONNEL IS ALLOWED IN THE ROOM.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 92

4-3 TUBE WARM-UP PROCEDURE
Caution: Effecting exposure at near peak potential and current without prior tube warm up will damage the
tube.
To maximize tube life, perform the following tube warm-up procedure.

1. Provide continuous input of small tube current (Approx.1 mA) and increase the tube voltage stepwise
according to the time of the Seasoning Schedule at installation (See Figure 4-1). For any X-ray equip-
ment without the fluoroscopy circuit, perform seasoning of short-time input from 50 kV.
2. Use the larger focus, rotate the anode, set the tube current to 50% of the maximum permissible tube
current at maximum tube voltage, apply short-time input once a minute with exposure time of 0.1s,
and increase the tube voltage stepwise.
When unstable, states of the tube current are observed in the course of increasing tube voltage,
reduce the tube voltage to the extent that no variation occurs, and then increase it more slowly than
previously.
3. Stain like impact traces might appear on the X-ray tube target surface by the slight discharge in the
course of the seasoning.
The phenomena are one process to recover the withstanding voltage performance at that time, Even if
unstable states appear in the course of the seasoning, the stable operation is obtained at the maxi-
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 93

mum tube voltage of succeeding seasoning, the tube unit can be used without any interference to its
electrical performance.
(The maximum tube testing voltage must be strictly limited to the maximum rated tube voltage of the
tube unit.)
4. When the X-ray tube unit is used after a dormant period of a week or more, use the tube unit after per-
forming the Seasoning Schedule at Starting (See Figure 4-1).
5. Every day morning, when you start to use X-ray tube, you are requested to warm-up the tube to your
necessary high voltage condition for stabilized equipment operation.
a.) At least 80kV (Step 1) is requested for all operation.
b.) Need voltage up to your necessary daily voltage (Step 2 or higher step).
c.) If discharge happened, re-warm up again under the previous condition.
Steps Voltage [kV] Current [mA] Focus Expose Time Cooling Time after Number of
(condition) [sec.] Exposure [sec.] cycle
1 80 160 Large 0.05 20 1
2 100 160 Large 0.05 20 1
3 110 160 Large 0.05 20 1
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 94

4 120 160 Large 0.05 20 1
5 over 120 kV 160 Large 0.05 20 1

(Note 1)
Note 1: If you use over 120 kV, up voltage by 5 kV to your necessary voltage.
6. After these seasoning operations are completed, the X-ray tube unit can be used in the usual way.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 95

ILLUSTRATION4-1 SEASONING SCHEDULE
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 96

5 - SYSTEM CONSOLE AND GENERATOR
5-1 INTRODUCTION
This section of the operating manual provides a general description, operating instructions and specifi-
cations for the XR 6000 Generator.
Warning label is located under the LCD.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 97

The basic XR 6000 Generator for RAD (Radiographic) applications consists of the following components:
SYSTEM CONSOLE GENERATOR, PDU
• System Console. The operator controls and displays are located here.
• Power Distribution Unit. The power electronics and High Voltage Transformer are located here.
• High Voltage Generator. It is located in the lower half in the Power Distribution Unit.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 98

ILLUSTRATION 5-1 SYSTEM CONSOLE AREA IDENTIFICATION
STATUS DISPLAY POWER ON/OFF

EXPOSURE EXPOSURE
TECHNIQUE TECHNIQUES
SETUP DISPLAY
BODY EXPOSURE
ANATOMY TECHNIQUES
SETUP ADJUSTMENT
PREVIOUS
REAL AEC CONTROL
EXPOSURE C04-0003
PARAMETER
RECALL DOSE DISPLAY
APR ERROR DISPLAY
RETRIEVE/SAVE
EXPOSURE
ERROR CODES DISPLAY CONTROL
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 99

5-2 SYSTEM CONSOLE OPERATION
This section describes the operation of the XR 6000 Generator. All the operating controls and displays are
located on the control console. See ILLUSTRATION 5-1. The control console is used for RAD (Radiographic)
applications.
Note: Better image quality can be obtained by using grid for Skull and C-spine.
Suggest to increase mAs for KUB exam and large patients' chest exam to have the best image quality.
5-2-1 System Power ON/OFF Control

The system power control allows the operator to turn the system power on or off . For a description of
the Power ON/OFF control, refer to sections 3-1 SYSTEM POWER ON and 3-2 SYSTEM POWER OFF in this
manual.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 100

5-2-2 Image Receptor Technique Selections
The receptor area allows the operator to select the desired receptor for radiographic use.
ILLUSTRATION 5-2 IMAGE RECEPTOR TECHNIQUE SELECTIONS

TABLE MODE
(CASSETTE)
TABLE TOP WALL STAND

MODE MODE
LARGE SMALL
FOCAL SPOT FOCAL SPOT
5-2-2-1 Receptor
Press this button, the three receptor mode can be selected circularly by the order: table top mode, table
mode (cassette), and wall stand mode.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 101

Table top mode.
Table with cassette tray and stationary grid. AEC is optional.
Wall Stand with cassette tray and stationary grid. AEC is optional.
5-2-2-2 Focus Spot

Press this button, focal spot can be selected circularly by the order: large focal spot, and small focal spot.
If the focal spot is changed, system console will display the new focal spot icon and check the setting
from generator. If the generator permits the change, it is ok. Otherwise, system console will decrease the
mA value to the number that the generator can accept. During the changing period, the changed mA will
be displayed. The error code will be displayed and inhibit indicator will flash until the technique parame-
ters are accepted by the generator.
Large focal spot. X-ray tube large focal spot select.
Small focal spot. X-ray tube small focal spot select.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 102

5-2-3 Radiographic Parameter Selections
The Radiographic parameter selections allow the operator to select the desired parameters and settings.
Press the desired button (kV, mA/mAs, Time) as shown in Illustration 5-3, Radiographic Parameter Selec-
tion Group, to select the parameter.
ILLUSTRATION 5-3 RADIOGRAPHIC PARAMETER SELECTION GROUP
PARAMETER
INCREASE
PARAMETER
kV, mAs, QUICK INCREASE
mA, mSec
SELECTION PARAMETER
QUICK DECREASE
PARAMETER
DECREASE
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 103

5-2-3-1 kV, mAs, mA, mSec Selection and 2-Point/3-Point Mode Switch
Press this button, the operator can select kV, mAs, mA, or mSec to change its value.
If the operator begins to adjust mAs, the parameter display will be changed to 2-point mode automati-
cally (kV, mAs). The value of mA and mSec will disappear. The operator can switch to mA or mSec by
pressing this button under currect mAs to view current mA or mSec values. It is still 2-point mode if mA or
mSec values are not changed.
If the operator wants to adjust mA or mSec by pressing "Fine Adjustment" buttons, the technique param-
eter display will be back to 3-point mode.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 104

5-2-3-2 kV, mAs, mA, mSec Fine Adjustment
Renard: 10, 12.5, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 630.
Radiographic Step 50kW System 32kW System

Parameter
Tube Voltage (kV) 1kV 40kV to 150kV 40kV to 125kV
Tube Current (mA) Renard 10mA to 630mA 10mA to 400mA
mAs Renard 0.5mAs to 630mAs (No AEC)
0.5mAs to 600mAs (AEC)
mSec Renard 0.001s to 6.3s 0.00125s to 6.3s
Press this button, the operator can fine increase kV, mAs, mA, and mSec.
Press this button, the operator can fine decrease kV, mAs, mA, and mSec.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 105

5-2-3-3 kV, mAs, mA, mSec Coarse Adjustment
Renard: 10, 16, 25, 40, 63, 100, 160, 250, 400, 630.
Radiographic Step 50kW System 32kW System

Parameter
Tube Voltage (kV) 10kV 40kV to 150kV 40kV to 125kV
Tube Current (mA) Renard 10mA to 630mA 10mA to 400mA
mAs Renard 0.5mAs to 630mAs (No AEC)
0.5mAs to 600mAs (AEC)
mSec Renard 0.001s to 6.3s 0.00125s to 6.3s
Press this button, the operator can coarse increase kV, mAs, mA, and mSec.
Press this button, the operator can coarse decrease kV, mAs, mA, and mSec.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 106

5-2-4 Previous Real Exposure Parameter
For the regulatory purposes, the real exposure parameters will be displayed for 10 seconds. Then con-
sole will display back to the initial setting technique parameters.
Press this button, real exposure parameters will be displayed for 10 seconds.
If operator presses this button again within the period of 10 seconds, the system will display the initial
technique parameter setting.
If operator presses other button with this 10 seconds, the console will go to the related function accord-
ing to the button.
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5-2-5 AEC (Automatic Exposure Control) Operation - Optional Feature
The XR 6000 Generator supports three field Ion Chambers in the table cassette tray and wall stand cas-
sette tray for all radiographic applications. AEC is an optional feature.
The AEC function allows the operator to select the automatic radiographic exposure control by corre-
sponding Field Area Selection. Refer to ILLUSTRATION 5-4.
If system is without AEC configuration, Ion Chamber icon and density value display will be empty on the
LCD. If the operator selects the Ion-Chamber or sets the density, system will display an error code for 3
seconds, and then the error code will disappear.
If system is configured with AEC and Ion Chamber is not selected, there is three-empty-field icon dis-
played on LCD and density value is "0".
If the system is with AEC configuration, system console will display the technique parameters with 2-
point mode (kV, mAs), and the density value is "0".
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ILLUSTRATION 5-4 AEC OPERATION BUTTONS
FIELD AREA
SELECTIONS
DENSITY ZERO SETTING DENSITY

INCREASE FOR DENSITY DECREASE
5-2-5-1 Field Area Selection
Left.
Center.
Right.
The operator can turn the AEC on by pressing any combination of three field area buttons.
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If the field is inactive, after the operator presses the button, the field will be changed to active and be
displayed on the LCD.
If the field is active, after the operator presses the button, the field will be changed to inactive and not be
displayed on the LCD.
Disable AEC.
Press this button, system console will disable all of selected fields and switch mode from AEC to the fix
mode of 2-point. And density value will be 0.
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5-2-5-2 AEC Density Compensations
The density range is from -2 to +2.
Normal density is automatically selected when AEC is on.
Density Compensation Increase
Press this button, the compensation value will increase 1.
Selecting the +1 increases the density by 26%.
Selecting the +2 increases the density by 52%.
Density Compensation Decrease
Press this button, the compensation value will decrease 1.
Selecting the -1 decreases the density by 26%.
Selecting the -2 decreases the density by 52%.
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5-2-6 APR Operation (Anatomical Programming)
5-2-6-1 Introduction
The APR functions allow the operator to program the parameters of radiographic applications. Refer to
ILLUSTRATION 5-5. You can record all the radiographic parameters in the form of a protocol for a given
examination. You can do this at any time for a given tube/technique combination and a given patient
“thickness”. APR specifies the following:
• kV, mAs, mA, mSec

• Exposure view (PA, Lat, Oblique)
• Receptor
• Patient Size (Small, Medium, Large)
• Focus Spot (Large, Small)
• Field Area
• Density
A total of 270 protocols may be programmed into the XR 6000 system. The factory will give the main APR
with clinic value. And the other APR value will be 0kV, 0mAs, 0mA, 0mSec, no AEC and large spot.
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If the operator selects the APR with 0 value, there will be the error code displayed and inhibit indicator
flashed. If the operator adjusts these 0 value technique parameter, the system will jump to the lower limit
value of this technique parameter and then start the adjustment from this point.
If the operator changes any default value such as the exposure technique parameter (kV, mA, mAs, mSec
and field area), it means the operator will use themselves' parameters. At this time, the body anatomy
icon on the LCD will flash, which means the operator is using un-APR technique parameter to do the
exposure.
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5-2-6-2 APR Selections
ILLUSTRATION 5-5 APR SELECTIONS
EXPOSURE
VIEW
BODY
ANATOMY
PATIENT
SIZE
Note: The clinical APR constitute recommendations to be applied directly so as to allow optimized operation.
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Exposure View
Press this button, the three exposure views can be selected circularly by the order: PA/AP, Lateral, and
Oblique.
AP or PA views.
Lateral views.
Oblique views.
Patient Size
Press this button, the three patient sizes can be selected circularly by the order: Large, Middle and Small.
Heavy or large patients.
Medium patients.
Thin or small patients.
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Body Anatomy
A choice of ten body anatomy buttons is available for user selection. Each button can be programmed to
have different preset protocols. Nine different protocols can be entered under each body anatomy but-
ton (skull-small-PA, skull-medium-PA, skull-large-PA, skull-small-LAT, etc.).
Press any Body Anatomy button, the system console will display the related icon on the LCD and the
default technique parameters, which include the exposure view, the receptor, the patient size, the focus
spot, field area and the technique parameters according to the APR database and system configuration.
The operator can do further selections about patient view, receptor, patient size, and focus spot, and
console will display the related technique parameters on the LCD according to APR database.
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SKULL
CERVICAL
LUNG SPINE SHOULDER
CHEST PELVIS ABDOMEN
JOINTS
HAND/FOOT
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5-2-6-3 APR Retrieve and Save
ILLUSTRATION 5-6 APR RETRIEVE AND SAVE
APR RETRIEVE APR SAVE
Save APR Parameters

The operator can change and save the default APR technique parameters. After change the APR default
parameters, the operator can save these technique parameters into system console by pressing the
"APR Save" button for more than 3 seconds.
Retrieve APR Parameters

After change the technique parameters, the operator can go back to the default APR technique parame-
ter by pressing this button.
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5-2-6-4 Change an APR Protocol
Once an APR protocol is saved, the user can change the parameters and save a new protocol. To write
over an existing protocol:
1. Select the body anatomy button under the APR area on the XR 6000 console.
2. Select any button that needs to be changed (receptor, focus spot size, kVp, mA, mAs, mSec, AEC, expo-
sure view, or patient size). Once a button is selected that is not in the protocol, the body anatomy icon
on LCD will flash notifying a change.
3. Press APR Save button for 3 seconds, a beep from system means the new protocol is saved. And the
new protocol parameters will be saved as default in system console.
Note: The protocols supplied with the system represent examples for procedures commonly conducted in radi-
ography. Based on the needs of a particular practice, these protocols may be modified to optimize fac-
tors such as image quality or dose reduction. Work with your team of Radiologists, Medical Physicists
and Technologists to evaluate techniques that may reduce radiation dose and provide adequate diag-
nostic information.
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5-2-6-5 Retrieve Factory Default APR Database
If the user has changed the APR database in the system console and wants to go back to the factory APR
database, the user can press the buttons “Skull”+”Hand/Foot” for more than 5 seconds, and then, system
console will retrieve the factory default APR database. After the retrieve is done, system will give a
beep to notify the user.
Warning: PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS TO THIS OPERATION, BECAUSE IT WILL ELIMINATE ALL THE USER’S SELF-
DEFINED APRS. ONLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL OR GE REPRESENTITIVES SHOULD BE
PERMITTED TO DO THIS OPERATION.
5-2-7 Error Code Display

Press this button, the error codes will be displayed circularly on system console LCD. The maximum
quantity of error codes is 50. Once the error disappears, the error code will disappear immediately. After
system power off, these error codes will disappear. Please refer to TABLE 9-2 for error codes list.
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+
Press these two buttons for more than 3 seconds to switch system between application mode and
service mode. It will display the 4 latest full error codes with the date and time.
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ILLUSTRATION 5-7 FULL ERROR CODE DISPLAY
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During the AEC exposure, if system receives the "reset message" from Jedi, system console will flash the
icon in ILLUSTRATION 5-8. At this time, system cannot do exposure, and there is no active buttons
except for the button and console will display the real exposure parameters till operator pressing
the button. After pressing the button, system console will remove the icon and the expo-
sure technique parameters will be back to setting parameters and all of buttons will be active and expo-
sure will be permitted.
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ILLUSTRATION 5-8 EXPOSURE ERROR (C06-0001)
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5-2-8 Dose Display
If system has been configured with Dose display, console will display the dose after each exposure.
After system power on and doesn't have any exposure, the initial display is "0". After system back to
Application screen from other screen, system console will display the Dose according to the latest real
exposure parameters.
ILLUSTRATION 5-9 DOSE DISPLAY
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If the operator selects Tabletop or Table Mode, the display format is "K:xxx.xxxmGy@70cm".
If the operator selects Wall Stand as receptor, the display format is "K:xx.xxxmGy@150cm".
The “K“ means Air Kerma, it shows the air kerma value at the point which is 70 cm or 150 cm away from
the tube focal spot along the reference axis of x-ray beam.
Use following equation to calculate the air kerma at any other positions.
AirKerma@CertainDistanceFromFocalSpot = AirKermaDisplayed * Correction Coefficient for the cor-
responding distance.
Check out the correction coefficient from below table.
Note: The correction coefficient is different for table mode and wallstand mode.
Distance from Patient Entrance Correction Coefficient

Plane to Focal Spot (cm) For Table Mode For Wall Stand Mode
30 - 25.00
40 - 14.06
50 1.96 9.00
60 1.36 6.25
70 1.00 4.59
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Distance from Patient Entrance Correction Coefficient
Plane to Focal Spot (cm) For Table Mode For Wall Stand Mode
80 0.77 3.52
90 0.60 2.78
100 0.49 2.25
110 0.40 1.86
120 - 1.56
130 - 1.33
140 - 1.15
150 - 1.00
160 - 0.88
170 - 0.78
180 - 0.69
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5-3 X-RAY HANDSWITCH, EXPOSURE CONTROL AND REFERENCE AXIS
An exposure can be made using the handswitch which is connected to the system console, or by using
the exposure keys on the system console.
When system is ready for exposure, the “Generator Ready Indicator” lights up on the system console.
When system console receives the x-ray on signal, system console will light the “X-ray On Indicator” on
the system console, and the x-ray on lamp on the room. In the meantime, system console will turn on the
alarm sound.
Exposure is inhibited when examination room door is opened.
When system console receives the error signal, system exposure will be inhibited.
5-3-1 To Make an Exposure (Handswitch)

ILLUSTRATION 5-10 HANDSWITCH
ACTUATOR LEVEL I PREP

LEVEL II EXPOSURE
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The handswitch connected to the system console is a three-position push button switch. Its three posi-
tions are OFF, Prep and Expose. The handswitch is normally in the OFF position. See ILLUSTRATION 5-10.
Press the handswitch halfway to the Prep position for 1~1.5 seconds. This prepares the X-ray tube for
exposure. Then press the handswitch all the way down to the Exposure position and hold until the expo-
sure is complete. If release the handswitch during this period, exposure will stop immediately.
X-ray on indicator off and beep sound terminated notify that the exposure is complete. Prep on hand-
switch can be used again. If the operator does not release the Exposure switch after exposure operation,
the next exposure will be inhibited. Only after release the Prep switch, a new exposure is permited.
Note: The exposure position will be activated only after the Prep switch is pressed.
Warning: X-RAY EMISSION IS TERMINATED WHEN YOU RELEASE THE HANDSWITCH PUSH BUTTON.
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5-3-2 To Make an Exposure (System Console)
ILLUSTRATION 5-11 RADIOGRAPHY CONTROL KEY
PREP EXPOSURE
On the lower right hand corner of the system console under Radiography is where the Prep and Expo-
sure buttons are located.
Prep
Press this button for 1~1.5 seconds, system will prepare the tube for exposure.
Exposure
If the ready indicator lights up, after press this button, the system will generate the X-ray. And system
console will light up the x-ray on indicator on the system console and the x-ray on lamp on the room
until the exposure is finished. In the meantime, the buzzer will sound until the exposure is finished.
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5-3-3 Position of the Reference Axis
The reference axis of the x-ray beam in normal use is at a ninety degree angle to the film plane of the
Table cassette tray. The x-ray beammay be positioned so that the reference axis is anywhere between
+/- 45 degrees to the film plane of the Table cassette tray.
Also, the x-ray tube may be rotated 90 degrees and pointed at the Wall Stand. The same, the x-ray beam
may be positioned so that the reference axis is anywhere between +/- 45 degrees to the film plane of the
cassette tray in the Wall Stand.
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6 - INTEGRATED TABLE AND TUBE STAND OPERATION
6-1 INTRODUCTION
This section provides a general description for the operation of the XR 6000 table, tube, tube stand and
collimator.
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ILLUSTRATION 6-1 XR 6000 INTEGRATED TABLE
X-RAY TUBE
TUBE ARM X-RAY TUBE CONTROL PANEL
COLLIMATOR
STANDARD
TUBE STAND
TABLE TOP
CASSETTE TRAY/CASSETTE TRAY WITH
TABLE COVER OSCILLATING BUCKY FOR ADVANCED
TABLE (OPTIONAL)
TABLE BASE
FOOT PEDAL
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6-1-1 XR 6000 Table / Advanced Table
Refer to ILLUSTRATION 6-1. XR 6000 Table / Advanced Table is a radiographic positioner composed of:
• Floating Table.
• X-ray Tube and Tube Support Assemblies.
• Components located under the table: X-ray Generator, Power Distribution Unit.
6-1-2 Floating Table

The floating table consists of the following elements:
6-1-2-1 Base
Tube stand and travel rails are integrated into the table base for rigidity and compactness.
Table base incorporates a foot pedal which controls the longitudinal and lateral tabletop locks. Pressing
the foot pedal two consecutive times and hold the foot pedal to release the tabletop locks.
Note: Recommend the time interval of double-press foot pedal is between 200mms~500mms.
All the locks are on whenever the table power is on and when the power to the table is off, the tabletop
can move longitudinally freely and lateral tabletop locks.
The X-ray Generator, Power Distribution Unit are also located in the table base.
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6-1-2-2 Table Top
The tabletop is mounted to the base. The tabletop moves longitudinally or laterad by pressing the foot
pedal two consecutive times.
The tabletop is specially constructed for low radiation absorption. XR 6000 Table is designed to support
up to a 220 kg patient. Advanced Table is designed to support up to a 220 kg patient.
Longitudinal shift is 845 mm, Lateral shift is 210 mm.
6-1-2-3 Cassette Tray

Cassette sizes 8”x10”, 10”x12”,11”x14”,14”x17”,17” x 17”(Equivalent Metric Size: 20 x 25cm, 25 x 30cm, 28
x 35cm, 35 x 43cm, 43 x 43 cm) are accepted when placed in either direction in the tray. See ILLUSTRA-
TION 6-2.
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ILLUSTRATION 6-2 TABLE CASSETTE TRAY
6-1-2-4 Cassette Tray Fixed In Oscillating Bucky For Advanced Table (Optional)
Accepts cassette sizes up to 17” x 17” when placed in either direction in the tray. See ILLUSTRATION 6-3
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ILLUSTRATION 6-3 .ADVANCED TABLE CASSETTE TRAY
6-1-2-5 Ion Chamber (Option)

The ion chamber works with an automatic exposure control and has three pickup fields.
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6-1-2-6 Table Grid
Table has a high quality grid, 17” x 17” in size. (40 line, 60 line, 78 line optional).
Note: For CR user, to guarantee the image quality, please order 78lp grid.
6-1-3 X-ray Tube & Tube Support Assemblies

X--ray tube and support assembly consist of the following elements:
• X-ray tube
• Collimator
• Control panel with 2 handles
• Tube stand
• Tube stand rail
The X-ray tube is equipped with a manual collimator. The collimator is manually controlled and has a
light centering device for patient positioning.
Tube positioning is achieved by moving the tube vertically on the tube stand and by moving the tube
stand horizontally along the tube stand rail.
All movements of the X-ray tube and tube stand must be done using the handle and lock pushbuttons
located on the front of the control panel.
For radiographic exposures in table cassette mode the tube assembly is coupled to the cassette tray .
This ensures that the horizontal translation of the cassette tray is in constant alignment with the X-ray
tube center beam.
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Besides table examinations, the X-ray tube can be positioned for off-table examinations (with the Wall-
stand or rotating the tubestand +/-180 degrees).
Tube Stand longitudinal shift is 1700 mm.
6-2 SAFE OPERATION PRECAUTIONS

6-2-1 Patient Positioning
To prevent patient injuries when getting On or Off the floating table, move the X-ray tube up and the tube
stand to one side.
Warning: ALWAYS, WATCH ALL PARTS OF THE PATIENT TABLE TO VERIFY THERE IS NO INTERFERENCE OR POSSI-
BILITY OF COLLISION WITH THE PATIENT OR WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT.
THE MAXIMUM PATIENT WEIGHT SUPPORTED WITH THE TABLE TOP FULLY EXTENDED TOWARDS THE
HEAD OR FOOT END IS 220 KG EVENLY DISTRIBUTED OVER THE SURFACE OF THE TABLETOP. EXCEED-
ING THIS LIMIT MAY CAUSE INJURY TO THE PATIENT OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
WHEN MOVING THE TABLE, CAUTIOUSLY PUT HAND ON TABLE TOP. DO NOT GRASP TABLE TOP SIDE TO
DRIVE TABLE MOVEMENT. INJURY OF OPERATOR OR PATIENT HANDS MAY OCCUR.
INTRAVENOUS TUBING, CATHETERS, AND OTHER PATIENT CONNECTED LINES SHOULD BE ROUTED
AWAY FROM MOVING EQUIPMENT.
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Warning: BEFORE YOUR PATIENT GETS ONTO OR OFF FROM THE DIGITAL TABLE, AVOID INJURIES TO THE
PATIENT OR THE OPERATOR OR DAMAGES TO THE EQUIPMENT IF THE FOOT PEDAL IS ACCIDENTALLY
STEPPED ON.
6-2-2 Table Top Motion
Do not attempt to move the table top without using the lock pedal to release the longitudinal and lateral
motion locks. When moving the table top, care should be taken where hand and fingers are placed.
Danger: WHEN POWER TO THE PATIENT TABLE IS CUT OFF, THE TABLETOP CAN MOVE LONGITUDINALLY
FREELY AND LATERAL TABLETOP LOCKS. WHEN THERE IS NO POWER APPLIED TO THE TABLE, IT IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO AVOID INJURIES BY MONITORING TABLE TOP MOVEMENT.
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Danger: DURING USING THIS EQUIPEMENT, PAY ATTENTION TO THE OPERATION SAFETY STRICTLY, TO PRE-
VENT THE BODY INJURY AND FINGER-PINCH BY THE TABLE TOP.
FRONT
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REAR
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6-2-3 Tube Stand and X-Ray Tube Movements
All tube stand and X-ray tube movements are described in Section 6-3-3 of this manual.
Warning: WHEN POWER TO THE PATIENT TABLE IS CUT OFF, THE TUBE STAND CAN MOVE FREELY . WHEN THERE
IS NO POWER APPLIED TO THE TABLE, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO AVOID INJU-
RIES BY MONITORING TUBE STAND MOVEMENT.
6-3 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

6-3-1 Table Top Movement
The tabletop is locked in place by electromagnetic locks when power is applied.
To position the tabletop, the operator must first unlock the electromagnetic locks by pressing the foot
pedal located along the base of the patient table (See ILLUSTRATION 6-1) two consecutive times .
Hold the pedal down releases the longitudinal and lateral locks. To re-lock the tabletop into position,
remove your foot from the pedal.
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Warning: WHEN MOVING THE PATIENT SUPPORT, CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHERE THE OPERATORS AND
PATIENTS FINGERS ARE PLACED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TOMOVETHE PATIENT SUPPORT WITHOUT USING
THE CONTROL PEDALS TO RELEASE THE LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSE MOVEMENT LOCKS.
6-3-2 Cassette Tray Operation
6-3-2-1 Cassette Tray Movement
The cassette tray is located under the table top. See ILLUSTRATION 6-4. It accepts cassette sizes up to 17”
x 17” when placed in either direction in the tray. Cassette tray longitudinal shift is 530 mm and
Advanced table Cassette tray longtitudinal shift is 470mm.
The cassette tray can be moved together with the tube stand when coupled. See ILLUSTRATION 6-5. In
the meantime, cassette tray push button for movement is no use.
The cassette tray can be moved by pressing in the gray lock switch located under the hand grip. Then
with the hand grip, move the cassette tray to the desired position. Release the lock switch or the hand
grip after the desired position is reached. See ILLUSTRATION 6-4.
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ILLUSTRATION 6-4 CASSETTE TRAY MOVEMENT CONTROL
CASSETTE TRAY
PUSH BUTTON
HAND GRIP
FOR MOVEMENT
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Note: The push button must be kept pressing when moving the cassette tray, or some part of the system will
be damaged.
KEEP PRESSING
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ILLUSTRATION 6-5 COUPLING AND DECOUPLE OF TUBE STAND AND CASSETTE TRAY
CASSETTE TRAY
AND TUBE STAND
DECOUPLED
CASSETTE TRAY COU-

PLED TO TUBE STAND
6-3-2-2 Cassette Loading

The cassette tray which is located under the table top is equipped with two cassette clamps which per-
mit the use of all cassette sizes in any direction.
To load a cassette, hold the cassette handle and pull out the cassette tray. Place the cassette into the
two clamps. Make sure the cassette’s center line and center of cassette tray align. See ILLUSTRATION 6-6.
When suitably positioned, lock the cassette by turning the knob clockwise until it is locked. To release and
adjust, turn the knob counter clockwise. Finally, push the tray in. See ILLUSTRATION 6-7.
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Note: Move cassette tray first, and then load cassette, to avoid inconvenient operations because of heavy
weight.
ILLUSTRATION 6-6 CASSETTE LOADING
CASSETTE
CLAMPS
TRAY
TIGHTENING
KNOB
CENTER OF HANDLE
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Note: The cassette must be tightened before taking exposures, or the cassette may be moved when insert cas-
sette tray under the table, and films will be useless after taking exposures.
ILLUSTRATION 6-7 TIGHTEN KNOB
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6-3-2-3 Cassette Removal
To remove a cassette from the manual cassette tray, pull the tray out fully by its handle. See ILLUSTRA-
TION 6-6. Turn the knob counter clockwise to release the clamps. Push the cassette in and enlarge the
space between the two clamps. The cassette is now free to be removed.
6-3-2-4 Cassette Loading for Advanced table cassette tray

The cassette tray which is located under the table top is equipped with two cassette clamps which per-
mit the use of all cassette sizes in any direction. See ILLUSTRATION 6-8.
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ILLUSTRATION 6-8 CASSETTE LOADING
CLAPMS
Loading steps:
1. To load a cassette, hold the cassette handle and pull out the cassette tray.
2. Hold the cassette tray and Place the cassette againest one of clamps, push cassette in. See ILLUSTRA-
TION 6-9.
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ILLUSTRATION 6-9 CASSETTE LOADING 2
3. Place the cassette between two clamps and Make sure the cassette’s center line and center of cas-
sette tray align. See ILLUSTRATION 6-10.
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ILLUSTRATION 6-10 CASSETTE LOADING 3
4. Push the tray in.
6-3-2-5 Cassette Removal for Advanced table cassette tray
To remove a cassette from the advanced cassette tray, pull the tray out fully by its handle. Push the cas-
sette in and enlarge the space between the two clamps. The cassette is now free to be removed.
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6-3-2-6 Alignment
It is important that the X-ray tube unit be centered accurately to the cassette tray. Density cutoff at the
edges of the film and appearance of grid patterns indicate inaccurate alignment. With an anti-diffusion
grid vertical alignment is not critical, and tilted tube techniques may be used without undue cut-off. The
center of the cassette tray handle is marked to indicate the longitudinal center of the cassette. See
ILLUSTRATION 6-6.
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6-3-3 X-Ray Tube Stand and Assembly Movements
Warning: USE A SID AS LARGE AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO KEEP THE ABSORBED DOSE TO THE PATIENT AS LOW
AS REASONABLY ACHIEVABLE. SID IS FROM 500 MM TO 1100 MM.
ILLUSTRATION 6-11 X-RAY SID MARK
SID RULER
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6-3-3-1 X-Ray Tube Assembly Control Panel
The control panel controls the tube stand movement and X-ray tube angulation. On the control panel,
there is a green indicator light showing that the system power is ON. The mark in the center shows the
angulation of the X-ray tube. On each side of the control panel are handles which are used along with
four control buttons for movement of the tube and tube assembly.
ILLUSTRATION 6-12 X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY CONTROL PANEL
ANGLE
POWER INDICATOR
INDICATOR
VERTICAL
TRANSVERSE CONTROL
CONTROL (VERT)
(TRANS)
OPERATION
HANDLE
ALL TUBE
MOVEMENT ANGULATION
(ALL) (ANG)
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6-3-3-2 X-Ray Tube Assembly Vertical Movement
Press in the VERT switch (or ALL) on the Control panel, then hold the handles on the panel and move the
tube assembly to the desired position. Notice the mark placed on the tube stand and chose desired SID.
After the desired position is reached, release the switch on the tube control panel to re-engage the tube
stand vertical locks.
6-3-3-3 X-Ray Tube Stand Transverse Movement
Press in the TRANS switch (or ALL) on the Control panel , then hold the handles on the panel and move
the tube stand to the desired position. After the desired position is reached, release the switch on the
tube control panel, to re-engage the tube stand transverse locks. Remember when the tube stand is
moved out of the range of the cassette tray, the cassette tray will decouple from the tube stand.
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6-3-3-4 X-Ray Tube Stand Rotation
The tube stand can rotate to any desired angle +/-180 degrees for off table radiographic images. See
ILLUSTRATION 6-13. To rotate the tube stand, grasp the handles on the x-ray tube stand control panel
and turn the tube stand to the desired position. The rotation is automatically notched every 90 degrees.
Caution: To avoid cable damages, DO NOT rotate the tube stand to exceed +/-180 degrees.
ILLUSTRATION 6-13 ROTATION OF TUBE STAND
o
180o 90 o 0 90 o 180 o
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6-3-3-5 X-Ray Tube Angulation
The X-ray tube can angulate +/-120 degrees for angulation views, and there are detents at 0 degree, +/-
90 degrees, and +/-120 degrees. The distance from tube focal spot to the ground is from 555 mm to 1760
mm. See ILLUSTRATION 6-14. A small window on the control panel shows the angulation of the tube. To
change the X-ray tube angulation press in and hold the control panel ANG (or ALL) switch and position
the tube assembly to the desired angulation. Then release the ANG switch when the desired angulation is
reached.
ILLUSTRATION 6-14 X-RAY TUBE ANGULATION

X-RAY TUBE ANGU-
o o o o o
120 90 0 90 120
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6-3-3-6 X-Ray Tube Tilt
The X-ray tube can tilt forward more than 30 degrees, and backward more than 20 degrees. See ILLUS-
TRATION 6-15. Behind the tube are two mechanical locks. Release the locks, the tube is now free to be
moved. Position the tube to the desired location and lock the tube in place. To replace the tube to the nor-
mal position, release the locks, and position the tube. On the side of the tube, there is an angulation indi-
cator and an arrow to align the tube into correct position.
Note: Lock the tube tightly after tilting.

ILLUSTRATION 6-15 X-RAY TUBE TILT
MECHANICAL LOCK
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 161

HEAD
END
BACKWARD 20 o 0o FORWARD 30 o
FOOT
END
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 162

6-3-4 Collimator Operation
The XR 6000 collimator limits patient radiation exposure to a desired area at a given distance from the x-
ray tube focal spot.
ILLUSTRATION 6-16 COLLIMATOR IDENTIFICATION
FIX KNOB ALIGNMENT LIGHT
COLLIMATOR COLLIMATOR
LONGITUDINAL TRANSVERSE
CONTROL CONTROL
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 163

Note: Before using the system, the operator should check and make sure that the collimator beam can align
the center point of the cassette tray handle, or the films will be useless after taking exposures. So if
they are not aligned, please call GE Service to ask the Service Engineer to do calibrations.
COLLIMATOR
BEAM
HANDLE
CENTER
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 164

6-3-4-1 Alignment Field Light
Press the field light button located on the collimator face to activate the high-intensity field lamp. See
ILLUSTRATION 6-16.
The field light is timed and automatically turns off 30 seconds after your release the switch. To activate
the field light for another 30 seconds, press the button again when the light goes out.
Note: Do not frequently and continuously turn on the collimator light to avoid overheating inside the collima-
tor. It is recommended to use the collimator light 3 minutes interval.
6-3-4-2 Positioning
Position the collimator and tube using the field light and crosshair shadow as guides. The crosshair
shows the field center.
Collimate by adjusting the size of the field with the two control knobs located on the front of the collima-
tor. See ILLUSTRATION 6-16.
The left knob controls the transverse dimension of the blades, and the right blade knob controls the lon-
gitudinal dimension of the blades. A diagram on the face of the colllimator shows which knob controls
which dimension.
Field sizes from 0x0 up to 17” x 17” at a 102 cm SID can be obtained. The knob selectors indicate the field
size for a selected SID. The maximum field size is 17” x 17”.
Dial numbers on the calibrated scale are for 100 cm and 180 cm scale SID.
A ruler is located on the left side of the collimator with the measurements in centimeters.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 165

6-3-4-3 Collimator Rotation
The collimator can be rotated for alignment with a cassette when a table top exam is performed.
See ILLUSTRATION 6-17. To rotate the collimator:
1. Unlock the Fix Knob located on the top of the collimator and turn the collimator to the desired position.
2. After the collimator is positioned, turn the knob back to the locked position.
3. Unlock the Fix Knob and turn the collimator back to the normal position. Tighten the Fix Knob. Make
sure the collimator is in alignment with the cassette tray by turning on the collimator light and seeing
that the light is aligned.
Note: Check the Collimator status before using this equipment, to prevent it falling down.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 166

ILLUSTRATION 6-17 COLLIMATOR ROTATION
FIX KNOB
LEFT 0o RIGHT
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 167

6-3-4-4 Additional Filter
Please add additional filter (1mm or 2mm) into the accessory rail.
Note: Since there is only one accessory rail, so please add one additional filter each time.
ILLUSTRATION 6-18 ACCESSORY RAIL
ACCESSORY RAIL
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 168

6-3-5 DAP Meter (Optional, only suitable for the system which includes DAP meter)
6-3-5-1 General Instruction
The DAP meter is mounted on the middle level of collimator rails. It measures the following units simulta-
neously:
• Dose area product (DAP, cumulative)
• Dose area product rate (DAP rate)
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 169

ILLUSTRATION 6-19 DAP METER
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 170

The integrated display of the DAP meter shows the DAP rate during exposure and then switches
to the DAP after exposure.
6-3-5-2 Stabilization Time

The meter is switched on when system is powered on.
The required stabilization time is about 5 minutes.
Note: Take exposure after stabilization time to ensure the DAP measurement accurate.
6-3-5-3 Measurements
After stabilization time, DAP meter is ready for measurement (DAP meter displays 0.00 or 0.0).
ILLUSTRATION 6-20 DAP METER
During exposure, the measured value for the DAP rate is displayed in μGy•m2/min. This measured value
is characterized by a prefixed "R". After exposure, the display unit shows the cumulative measured value
of DAP.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 171

The meter starts registering all incoming x-ray radiation from the last operation of pressing [Reset] but-
ton.
6-3-5-4 Operation
By Pressing [Reset] button, all the internal measured value memory is deleted and the display is reset to
zero (0.0 or 0.00). The meter is ready for measurement again after [Reset] button is pressed.
Note: Do not touch the active area of the ionization chamber with bared finger. It may degrade the light trans-
parency of the DAP meter.
ILLUSTRATION 6-21 IONIZATION CHAMBER
Note: Do no pull out the DAP meter when doing QAP and other calibrations.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 172

Caution: Put the additional filter above the chamber. do not put any filtration between chamber and
the patient in the exam. it may cause the wrong indication of DAP value.
Caution: Electro-Static discharge may cause the DAP meter power off occasionally. Reboot the sys-
tem to make the DAP meter active again. If DAP meter still does not work, call service.
Note: Refer to DAP Meter Operating Instructions for more information.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 173

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Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 174

7 - SYSTEM WALL STAND
7-1 INTRODUCTION
The XR 6000 Wall Stand is used for vertical off table radiographic examinations. See ILLUSTRATION 7-1.
The Wall Stand enables radiographic operation to be performed from different vertical positions within
the range of the cassette movement.
Caution: Lock the wall stand before taking exposures.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 175

ILLUSTRATION 7-1 WALL STAND
ADVANCED WALL STAND (OPTIONAL)

STANDARD WALL STAND
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 176

7-2 STANDARD / ADVANCED WALL STAND
Grid is 40 line, 60 line, and 78 line optional.
7-2-1 Vertical Positioning
A mechanical safety lock holds the cassette in vertical position.

The center of the carriage can be moved up and down from 500 mm to 1760 mm measured from the
floor.
On each side of the Wall Stand is a handle to move the carriage up and down. See ILLUSTRATION 7-2.
Note: For Advanced Wall Stand, the electro-mechanical switch is a power off protection lock.See ILLUSTRATION
7-3. It’s negative without power on.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 177

ILLUSTRATION 7-2 VERTICAL LOCK / RELEASE HANDLE - STANDARD WALL STAND
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 178

ILLUSTRATION 7-3 VERTICAL LOCK SWTICH - ADVANCED WALL STAND
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 179

For advanced wall stand, follow the procedures:
1. Press and hold the switch button to release the lock.
ILLUSTRATION 7-4 RELEASE THE LOCK
2. Move the wall stand to the desired position.

3. Release the switch button to lock the wall stand.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 180

7-2-2 Cassette Loading
The Standard Wall Stand is equipped with a manual cassette tray which is inserted into the cassette tray
slot. See ILLUSTRATION 7-5.
The Advanced Wall Stand is equipped with a oscillating bucky which is fixed in the cassette tray slot.
Note: Please paste the lead mark onto the front panel of wall stand. If pasting the lead mark onto the cassette,
it will be difficult to take the lead mark out, once it falls off into the wall stand.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 181

ILLUSTRATION 7-5 STANDARD WALL STAND CASSETTE TRAY
CASSETTE TRAY
CLAMPS
DIFFERENT CASSETTE
SIZE FIX LOCATION
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 182

7-2-2-1 Manual Cassette Tray
The manual cassette tray accepts cassette sizes 8”x10”, 10”x12”,11”x14”,14”x17”,17” x 17”(Equivalent
Metric Size: 20 x 25cm, 25 x 30cm, 28 x 35cm, 35 x 43cm, 43 x 43 cm). There is a support bracket in the
lower center of the tray for supporting cassettes. This will allow all cassette sizes to be centered. To cen-
ter the cassette accurately, a film size marker in inches appears on the tray.
To load a cassette:
1. Pull the cassette tray out by holding the handle of the cassette tray.
2. Insert the cassette into the tray, and the spring on the cassette tray will automatically center the cas-
sette.
3. Push the cassette tray back into the Tray holder.
Warning: POTENTIAL PINCH POINT: WHEN INSERT THE CASSETTE INTO THE CASSETTE TRAY, A POTEN-
TIAL FINGER PINCH HAZARD IS CREATED TO THE OPERATOR.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 183

TO AVOID FINGER PINCH, PLEASE USE THE RIGHT HAND TO PULL OUT OR INSERT THE CASSETTE TRAY,
AND USE THE LEFT HAND TO LOAD CASSETTE.
Note: Normally the cassette tray does not have to be completely removed from the holder in order to load a
cassette. Cassettes may be inserted in the tray by pulling the tray until movement is stopped by the
catch on the lower rear of the tray. However, if it is desired to remove the tray from the holder, pull the
tray out until it is stopped by the catch, then press the catch against the tray bottom and hold the catch
while sliding the tray out.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 184

7-2-2-2 Cassette Tray For Advanced Wall Stand.
To load a cassette:
1. To insert a cassette, pull the tray out of the Bucky to the tray stop.
2. Insert the shelf into the centering scale slots that correspond to the cassette size selected.
3. Lift the clamping lock handle to unlock it.
4. Slide the clamping apart to insert a cassette on the shelf. Clamp and center the cassette transversely
on the tray.
5. Push the clamping lock against the cassette and lock it by pressing down the lock handle.
6. Push the cassette tray all the way into the Bucky.
7-2-2-3 Cassette Removal

To remove a cassette from the cassette tray, pull the tray out fully by its handle.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 185

7-2-3 AEC Detector Areas - Optional Areas
The optional ion chamber in the Wall Stand contains three sensing areas. The dark areas in ILLUSTRATION
7-6 show the location of the three ion chamber areas. The front cover of the Wall Stand does not show
the locations of these areas.
ILLUSTRATION 7-6 AEC ION CHAMBER DETECTOR AREAS
AREA 3
AREA 1
CENTER LINE OF
CENTER X-RAY BEAM *
OF FILM *
AREA 2 CENTER LINE OF

X-RAY BEAM *
FRONT PANEL AEC DETECTOR AREAS
* Unless Cassette is Eccentrically Positioned
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 186

8 - MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
8-1 GENERAL
To assure continued performance of this x-ray equipment, a periodic inspection program must be estab-
lished.
Functional Checks will not indicate that this x-ray system is performing to specifications. Only regular
periodic maintenance can locate potential problems. It is the owners responsibility to supply or arrange
for this service.
8-1-1 User Cleaning and Disinfecting

This equipment should be cleaned frequently, particularly if corroding chemicals are present. Use a cloth
moistened in warm soapy water (use mild soap) to clean the trim and nameplate of the Operators Con-
trols. Wipe with a cloth moistened in clean water. Do not use cleaners or solvents of any kind as they
may dull the finish or blur the lettering. Polish with a pure liquid or paste wax. Other surfaces of the
equipment can be cleaned using a clean cloth moistened slightly with a good mild cleaner and polish
acceptable for use on enameled metal surfaces.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 187

Before each use, equipment surfaces that contact the patient should be cleaned with a low-level disin-
fecting or sanitizing agent approved by the national or local code (for USA it must be EPA registered).
On the console, clean the frame and themylar surface with a lint-free clothmoistened with alcohol. DO
NOT:
1. Use alkaline products.
2. Place objects on the mylar surface which are likely to cause scratches.
3. Use the console to write on.
Warning: IN THE EVENT OF EQUIPMENT CONTACTING BROKEN SKIN OR BEING USED WITH INFECTED OR
IMMUNE COMPROMISED PATIENTS, THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE CLEANED USING HIGH-LEVEL DISIN-
FECTING AGENTS APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL OR LOCAL CODE (FOR USA IT MUST BE FDA CLEARED
AND EPA REGISTERED). CIDEX LIQUID CHEMICAL GERMICIDE IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS PURPOSE.
Note: Be sure to follow the label instructions and precautions for use, storage, and disposal of all disinfecting
agents.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 188

8-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Caution: Periodic maintenance is required for continued SAFE operation. Periodic maintenance should be per-
formed as specified in the maintenance schedule of the service manual by qualified personnel.
Descriptions and scheduled frequency of the required periodic maintenance are provided in service
manual, 5275601-100, supplied with the equipment. A list of the periodic maintenance requirements
appears in Table 8-1 at the end of this chapter.
Inspection intervals are based on average daily use of one eight hour shift. More frequent inspection is
appropriate where equipment use is above average.
Warning: FAILURE TO PERFORM THE PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE COULD ALLOW DETERIORAT-
ING CONDITIONS TO DEVELOP WITHOUT BEING DETECTED. THIS DETERIORATION COULD RESULT IN
EQUIPMENT FAILURES WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 189

8-2-1 X-Ray Tube Ratings
X-ray tube physical specifications, radiographic tube rating curves, and target protection curve direc-
tions are provided in a separate document supplied with the equipment.
8-3 QUALIFIED SERVICE
Safe equipment performance requires the use of service personnel specially trained on medical x-ray
apparatus. General Electric Healthcare and its associates, maintain a world-wide organization of stations
from which to furnish periodic and / or emergency service on a contract basis. A GE representative will be
glad to discuss this plan.
General Electric x-ray equipment contains operating safeguards designed to provide maximum safety.
Before calling for service, be certain proper operating procedures are being used.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 190

8-4 MAINTENANCE
The following information gives the operator maintenance schedule for the machine. Procedures for
each operation are given in detail in themaintenance chapter in Service Manual. These periodic mainte-
nance procedures will be performed by GE service if contracted to do so.
TABLE 8-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Item Frequency Procedure

(Months)
General
General cleaning and painting As required Keep all surfaces clean and touch-up paint chips. See Sec-
tion 8-1-1 for details.
Visual inspection 13 months Check for debris that would indicate abnormal wear.
Functional checks 13 months Perform tasks described in XR 6000 Service Manual

(5275601-100).
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 191

(Months)
Table Base
Control pedals and movement 13 months Check condition and functioning. Ensure pedals and but-
inhibition buttons tons have free play without any obstruction.
SID display meter 13 months Check that the SID display shows the real SID
Electrical cables 13 months Check condition of cable sheathing and correct routing
Power and ground connections 13 months Check condition and connections
Connector panel and cable con- 13 months Check condition and connections
nectors
Patient Support
Surface finish 13 months Check condition and clean.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 192

(Months)
Bearnings (longitudinal & trans- 13 months Check condition. Lubricate with grease.
versal)
Bearnings tracks and rails (longi- 13 months Clean and wipe with light machine oil.
tudinal & transversal)
Cassette Tray and Carriage
Electrical connector and cable 13 months Ensure connector is in good condition and making good
contact. Check condition of cable sheathing.
Cassette handle assembly, push 13 months Ensure handle and push button have free play without any
button and hand holder obstruction.
Bearings and tracks (front and 13 months Check condition. Clean and wipe with light machine oil.
rear) Lubricate with grease.
Rubber bumper end stops 13 months Check condition of stops and tightness of anchoring.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 193

(Months)
Cassette size marker and locking 13 months Check condition. Clean and wipe with light machine oil.
assembly
Tube Stand
Counterweight chain 13 months Inspect and grease length of chains.
Carriage roller bearing inspection 13 months Clean roller bearings and tracks.
Vertical lock 13 months Clean and inspect.
Generator
Check generator functions 13 months
Regrease HV cables and tube 13 months

cable sockets
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 194

(Months)
Replace NonVolatile RAM on the Every 8 years

kV control board
Collimator
Mounting Hardware 13 months Check tightness of collimator mounting bolts.
Wall Stand (Optional)
General cleaning and painting As required Keep all surfaces clean and touch-up paint chips. See Sec-
tion 8-1-1 for details.
Visual inspection 13 months Check for defects that would indicate abnormal wear.
Functional checks 13 months Perform tasks described in XR 6000 service manual

(5275601-100).
Counterweight chain 13 months Inspect and grease length of chains.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 195

(Months)
Carriage roller bearing inspection 13 months Clean roller bearings and tracks.
Vertical lock 13 months Clean and inspect.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 196

8-4-1 Recycling
Packing Materials:
The materials used to pack our equipment are recyclable. They must be collected and processed in
accordance with the regulations in force for the country where the machines or accessories are
unpacked.
Machines or Accessories at end-of-life:
The elimination of machines and accessories must be in accordance with national regulations for waste
processing. All materials and components that could pose a risk to the environment must be removed
from the machines at end-of-life and accessories (examples: dry and wet cell batteries, transformer oil,
etc.).
Please consult your local GEHC representative before discarding these products.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 197

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Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 198

9 - GENERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
9-1 TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting addresses faulty operation and operator errors.
9-1-1 Faulty Operation

Refer to TABLE 9-1. The errors in TABLE 9-1 are only a portion of the errors that may occur.
Although the XR 6000 Generator is designed, manufactured and checked to the highest GE standards,
certain instances of faulty operation may occur during its use.
Faulty operation may be due to:

Internal cause:
• Component deterioration.
• Connection degration.
External cause:
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 199

• faulty communication with another piece of equipment in the x-ray room severe interference from
the mains power line supply.
Faulty operation may occur while the system is inoperative, or during radiography exposure.
XR 6000 Generator operation is constantly being monitored by its microprocessor to:

• Detect faulty operation.
• Warn the operator.
• Avoid useless exposure to the patient.
The consequence of faulty operation detected by the XR 6000 Generator includes:

• The equipment is inhibited, making exposure impossible.
• Sometimes, the lights flash and a buzzer sounds on the console.
What to do step by step

• Find the root cause by refering to TABLE 9-1.
• Make one attempt to continue the current exam.
• The faulty operation should disappear. If it reappears, stop the exam immediately. Call GEHC Service
giving the error code displayed and the circumstances under which it occurred.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 200

9-1-2 Operator Errors
Operator errors are detailed in TABLE 9-1. These are only a portion of the errors that may occur.
Errors may be due to:

• Inappropriate parameter selection.
• Incorrect AEC cell choice.
• Collimator blades excessively closed or excessively open.
• Premature release of exposure switch.
• Door of x-ray room open.
The consequences of an operator error detected by the XR 6000 Generator are:

• Equipment inhibited, making exposures impossible
• Warning light and buzzer activated
9-1-2-1 Audible Alert

• During X-ray emission an audible alert sounds.
• When auto-programming, a key pressed out of sequence will cause an audible alert.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 201

TABLE 9-1 TROUBLESHOOTING: FAULTY OPERATION & OPERATOR ERRORS
Cause Circumstance Type of Error Cause Corrective Action
Tube light lit Following inten- Operator error 1. Working rate too 1. Reduce work rate
sive use high 2. Use higher kV values
2. Selected kV too 3. Wait for tube housing to cool
low before continuing
Inhibition light lit At any time Operator error X-ray room door Close the X-ray room door
open
Inhibition light lit During rad Operator error Parameter too high Modify mAs, mA or ms values as
parameter or too low indicated by back lighting
change opera-
tion
Inhibition light lit Follwing a series Operator error Work rate too high 1. Wait indicator goes out to
of exposures - incompatible with resume work
selected parame- 2. Reduce mAs, mA, and ms
ters parameters or reduce work rate
Reset key flashes Exposure under- Operator error Exposure button Cancel inhibit by pressing Reset
with buzzer, no exposed released before end key and start exposure again
error code of exposure
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 202

Cause Circumstance Type of Error Cause Corrective Action
Reset key flashes Exposure under- Sporadic faulty Interference Cancel inhibit by pressing Reset
with buzzer, no exposed operation key and record occurences and
error code call Field Service
Reset key flashes After exposure in Operator error Collimator shutters 1. Open collimator or change
with buzzer, no AEC mode: expo- too closed, thereby measurement cell selection
error code sure overex- covering measure- 2. Cancel inhibit by pressing
posed ment cell Reset key
Reset key flashes At power-up or At power-up or Various 1. Record error code
with buzzer, error before exposure before exposure 2. Cancel inhibit by pressing
code replacing Reset key
rad parameters
Reset key flashes During exposure Faulty operation 1. Various Continue the exam, but:
with buzzer, error 2. Gas in x-ray tube 1. If fault recurs immediately,
code replacing stop exam & call Field Service
rad parameters 2. If fault recurs intermittently,
record all occurrences and call
Field Service
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 203

9-1-3 Error Codes List
TABLE 9-2 ERROR CODES LIST
Error Code Messages
C01-0001 System Error
C02-0001 Memory Error on Console Control Board
C02-1000 Membrane Button Error
C03-0001 JEDI Communication Error
C04-0001 APR Random or All
C04-0002 No AEC Config
C04-0003 Overlimit
C04-0004 Phase Missing
C05-0001 Generator Error
C06-0001 Exposure Error
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 204

9-2 SUMMARIZED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
9-2-1 Preferences Output
Preferences output by photography (intermittent).
Max tube voltage and the corresponding max tube current 150kV, 320mA
Max tube current and the corresponding max tube voltage 630mA, 80kV
Tube voltage and tube current with the max output 630mA, 80kV
Max nominal power output with 100kV, 0.1s 50 KW (500mA, 100kV)
Min current time product 0.5mAs (combinatIon of multiple mA and ms)
AEC exposure, min time of exposure 1.5ms
AEC exposure, max time of exposure 600mAs
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 205

9-2-2 Generator Output in Radiography
9-2-2-1 Generator Output Power: See Table 9-3.
TABLE 9-3 XR 6000 GENERATOR POWER

kV 50KW
40-80 630mA
100 500mA
125 400mA
150 320mA
The Generator can deliver the power specified for at least 100ms, depending upon the x-ray tube used.
Refer to the tube rating charts supplied with the x-ray tube.
In accordance with IEC requirements, TABLE 9-3 defines the Reference Current Time Product.
Note: For 50kW XR 6000 systems, the loading condition of the rating power test is 100kV/500mA/0.1s when
the power supply is 380 VAC/50Hz. This only applies for units installed in the Peoples Republic of China.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 206

TABLE 9-4 REFERENCE CURRENT TIME PRODUCT
70kV 32mAs 0.1s
70kV 25mAs 0.1s
150kV 16mAs 0.1s
9-2-2-2 Power Supply

50 Hz: 50 kW Generator
Line current for max. power (during 1 s):
TABLE 9-5 LINE CURRENT FOR MAXIMUM POWER

kW 50KW
380V 110A
TABLE 9-6 VOLTAGE RANGE

380V+/-10% 3 Phase + Ground without neutral
9-2-3 High Voltage Signal Characteristics

The shortest exposure time (with or without automatic exposure control) is 1 ms.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 207

9-2-4 Compatible X-Ray Tube
The generator can supply one X-ray Tube.
TABLE 9-7 COMPATIBLE X-RAY TUBE

Tube Housing Anode Tar- Small Focus Large Focus Speed Max. Stator
get Angle kV
E7843 for 50kW System 12 degree 0.6 mm / 22 kW 1.2 mm /50 kW 3200 rpm 150 kV 23/56 ohm
Focal spot to table image receptor distance: 50 cm ~ 110 cm

Focal spot to wall stand image receptor distance: 180 cm
Maximum anode heat dissipation of 50 kW tube E7843: 475 watts
Maximum x-ray tube loading power: 150 kV, 4320 mAs per hour.
Note: For detailed tube characters, please refer to the materials transported with tube.
9-2-5 Receptor Techniques

The generator allows you to use the following techniques:
• Direct (table top, gurney, trauma, etc.)
• Cassette-holder with stationary grid
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 208

9-2-6 DOSE/DAP Specification
• Typical Dose/DAP value: Dose 90μGy, DAP 10.5μGy*m2
• For Chest 120kVp, 2mAs, 180cm SID, 41cmX41cm FOV, 25cm patient thickness.
• The acceptable tolerance of displayed Dose/DAP value is ±30% compared to actual Dose and DAP
value.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 209

9-2-7 Selection of Parameters for Radiography
TABLE 9-8 shows the parameter selection ranges on the console.
TABLE 9-8 PARAMETER SELECTION RANGES OF CONSOLE READOUTS

All Modes
Selectable kW Decimal Scale Renard Scale
40~150 kV Steps of 1 kV 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58,
(50 kW) 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77,
78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96,
97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111,
112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125,
126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139,
140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150
Mode: 3-Point
mA 26% Increments ms 26% mAs26 Increments
Increments
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 210

XR 6000 50kW: 10 thru 630 mA / 19 1 thru 6300 ms Non-AEC 0.5 thru 630 mAs (mA*ms) steps (0.5, 0.63,
steps (10, 12.5, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 39 steps 0.8, 1, 1.25, 1.6, 2, 2.5, 3.2, 4, 5, 6.3, 8, 10,
63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 12.5, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125,
400, 500, 630) 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 630)
Auto Exposure Control: AEC

Technique Sensing Device Sensing Area Manual Density Correction Post-Display: Automatic for 5
seconds
Cassette Ionization Chambers: 3 rectangular cells 5 steps: -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 mAs and ms
up to 2
Mode: 2-Point
User Selectable
mAs 26% Increments
Non-AEC 0.5 thru 630 mAs 32 steps
AEC 0.5 thru 600 mAs 32 steps
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 211

Constancy of AIR KERMA
Nominal Shortest Irradiation Time:
75 kV, 10 ms
150 kV, 13 ms
X-Ray Tube Assembly Filtration

The equivalent filtration of the collimator is 1.5 mm Al@100kV.
The equivalent filtration of the E7843 x-ray tube is 1.3 mm Al@75kV.
The equivalent filtration of the additional filter plate is 1 mm aluminum and 2 mm aluminum.
Patient Support
The maximum value of the attenuation equivalent of the table top and Wall Stand cover is < 0.7 mm Al.
The equivalent filtration of the patient support is 1.5 mm aluminum.
Leakage Technique Factor

E7843 X-ray Tube: 150 kV, 3.4 mA.
Collimator: 150kV, 3.3mA.
TABLE 9-9 ACCURACY OF CONSOLE READOUTS

TABLE 9-9 shows the accuracy of the values of the parameters displayed on the console.
Direction 5275602-100 Rev 16 212

Note: In RAD mode, kV accuracy is ensured afte 10 ms.
Displayed Before Exposure
Parameter Mode Basic Accuracy
kV All +/- (3%, + 2kV)
mA All +/- 15%
ms 3 point timer +/- (10%, + 1ms)
mAs 2 point +/- (10%, + 0.2mAs)
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9-3 X-RAY INTERLOCK SYSTEMS
9-3-1 X-Ray Control Safety System
X-ray emission is terminated when you release the x-ray control radiography push button.
9-3-2 X-Ray Tube Housing Overheat Interlock

If the factory-adjusted temperature of the tube housing goes higher than the permissible level, x-ray
emission is terminated.
If it occurs, call service. Refer to troubleshooting chart.
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9-4 ENVIRONMENT DATA
9-4-1 Storage and Transportation
• Temperature: -20 thru +70 degree centigrade
• Relative humidity: 20% up to 90%
• Atmospheric pressure: 500 hPa up to 1060 hPa
• Acoustic output: less than 55 dB at 1 meter
• Maximum altitude: 15000 m
9-4-2 In-Use
• Heat dissipation: 1.5 kW max
• Temperature: 10 thru 40 degree centigrade
• Relative humidity: 30% up to 80% without condensation
• Atmospheric pressure: 700 hPa up to 1060 hPa
• Acoustic output: less than 60 dB at 1 meter
• Maximum altitude: 3000 m
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX A - REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

This product complies with the following requirements:
• Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices when it bears the following CE marking of
conformity. The location of the CE mark label on equipment is described in section 6 in this manual.
• Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), standard UL 2601.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. The equipment may cause
radio frequency interference to other medical and non-medical devices and radio communications. To
provide reasonable protection against such interference, this product complies with emission limits for
Group 1 Class A Medical Devices as stated in EN 60601-1-2. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment is found to cause interference (which may be determined by switching the equipment
on and off), you (or qualified service personnel) should attempt to correct the problem using one or more
of the following measures:
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• Reorient or relocate the affected devices.
• Increase the space separating the equipment and the affected device.
• Power the equipment from a source different from that of the affected device.
• Consult the point of purchase or the service representative for further suggestions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any interference caused either by the use of interconnect cables
other than those recommended or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unau-
thorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To comply with the regulations applicable to an electromagnetic interface for al Group 1 Class A Medi-
cal Device, all interconnect cables to peripheral devices must be shielded and properly grounded. The
use of improperly shielded and grounded cables may result in the equipment causing radio frequency
interference in violation of the European Union Medical Device directive and Federal Communications
Commission regulations.
Do not use devices which intentionally transmit radio frequency (RF) signals (cellular phones, transceiv-
ers, or radio controlled products) in the vicinity of this equipment, as it may cause performance outside
the published specifications.
Keep the power to these type devices turned off when near the equipment.
Warning: THIS SYSTEM IS INTENDED FOR USE BY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY. THIS SYSTEM MAY CAUSE
RADIO INTERFERENCE OR MAY DISRUPT THE OPERATION OF NEARBY EQUIPMENT. IT MAY BE NECES-
SARY TO TAKE MITIGATION MEASURES, SUCH AS RE-ORIENTING OR RELOCATING THE XR 6000 SYS-
TEM OR SHIELDING THE LOCATION.
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Warning: THIS MEDIAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEM NEEDS SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS REGARDING EMC AND
NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED AND PUT INTO SERVICE ACCORDING TO THE EMC INFORMATION PROVIDED
IN THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS.
Warning: PORTABLE AND MOBILE RF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT CAN AFFECT THIS MEDICAL ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM. MAKE SURE THOSE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ARE POWERED OFF BEFORE THEY ARE
TAKEN NEAR THIS EQUIPMENT/SYSTEM.
Warning: POWER LINE ANOMALIES OR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGES IN ALL EQUIPMENT AREAS MAY CAUSE THE
MONITOR IMAGE TO BECOME MOMENTARILY DISRUPTED OR TO GO TO BLANK; THE MOUSE AND/OR
KEYBOARD MAY BECOME INOPERABLE OR AN ERROR MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE WORKLIST OR
IMAGE VIEWER SCREENS. THE SYSTEM MAY RECOVER BY ITSELF OR YOU MAY NEED TO REBOOT THE
SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM MAY SHUT ITSELF DOWN, AND WILL REQUIRE A REBOOT.
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CE
The medical staff in charge of this equipment is required to instruct technologists, patients, and other
people who may be around this equipment, to fully comply with the above requirement.
This product complies with the following requirements:
Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices when it bears the following CE marking of con-
formity:
The location of the CE mark label on the equipment is in the service system manual.
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Disposal of Waste
This symbol indicates that the waste of electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed as
unsorted municipal waste and must be collected separately. Please contact an authorized representa-
tive of the manufacturer for information concerning the decommissioning of your equipment.
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Compatible System Components
The XR 6000 functions as intended only with the following listed components. DHHS compliance state-
ment of those components are adjacent to the components rating plates, while DHHS compliance state-
ment of the whole system is adjacent to the system level rating plate if compliance is ensured for the
whole system.
Decription GE Model Nubmer
X-ray tube assembly 5192454
Collimator 5189248
HV generator 2212259-2
X-ray console 5183178
Wall Stand 5183492
Table 5183561
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APPENDIX B - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
This product conforms with IEC 60601-1-2:2001+A1:2004 EMC standard for medical devices.
Note: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. The equipment may cause or
subject to radio frequency interference with other medical and non-medical devices and radio commu-
nications. To provide reasonable protection against such interference, the XR 6000 complies with emis-
sions limits for a Group 1, Class A Medical Devices and has applicable immunity level as stated in IEC
60601-1-2.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Special precau-
tions and other information regarding EMC provided in the accompanying documents of this equipment
shall be observed during installation and operation of this equipment.
Note: If this equipment is found to cause interference (which may be determined by switching the equipment
on and off), the user (or qualified service personnel) should attempt to correct the problem by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorientate or relocate the affected device(s).

• Increase the separating space between the equipment and the affected device.
• Power the equipment from a source different from that of the affected device.
• Consult the point of purchase or the service representative for further suggestions.
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Warning: USE OF ACCESSORIES, TRANSDUCERS, CABLES AND OTHER PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED BY
THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN INCREASED EMISSIONS OR DECREASED
IMMUNITY OF THE EQUIPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INTERFERENCE
CAUSED EITHER BY THE USE OF INTERCONNECT CABLES OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED, OR BY
UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OR
MODIFCATIONS COULD VOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Note: To comply with the regulations applicable to an electromagnetic interface for a Group 1, Class A Medical
Device, and to minimize interference risks, the following requirements shall apply:
• All interconnect cables to peripheral devices must be shielded and properly grounded. Use of cables
not properly shielded and grounded may result in the equipment causing radio frequency interfer-
ence in violation of the European Union Medical Device directive and FCC Regulations.
• All of those recommended guidance regarding electromagnetic enviroment shall be followed.
Note: Do not use devices which intentionally transmit RF signals (Cellular Phones, Transceivers, or Radio con-
trolled Products) in the vicinity of this equipment as it may cause performance outside the published
specifications. Keep the power to these type devices turned off when near the equipment. The medical
staff in charge of this equipment is required to instruct technicians, patients, and others.
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Guidance and manufacturers declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions
The XR 6000 system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment. The purchaser or user of the
XR 6000 system should assure that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as described below:
Emission Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment

RF Emissions Group 1 The XR 6000 system uses RF energy only for its internal function.
CISPR11 Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause
any interference in nearby electronic equipment.
RF Emissions Class A
CISPR11
The XR 6000 system is suitable for use in allestablishments other
Harmonic Emissions Not applicable than domestic and those directly connected to the public low-
IEC 61000-3-2 voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for
Voltage Fluctuations / Not applicable domesticpurposes
Flicker Emissions
IEC 61000-3-3
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Guidance and manufacturers delcaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (1)
Immunity Test IEC 60601-1-2 Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment

Test Level
Electrostatic dis- + 6 kV contact + 6 kV contact Floors are wood, concrete, or ceramic tile, or
charge (ESD) + 8 kV air + 8 kV air floors are covered with synthetic material
IEC 61000-4-2 and the relative humidity is at least 30%.
Electrical fast tran- + 2 kV for power + 2 kV for power Mains power quality is that of a typical com-
sient / burst supply lines supply lines mercial and / or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-4 + 1 kV for input / + 1 kV for input /
output lines output lines
Surge + 1 kV differential + 1 kV differential Mains power quality is that of a typical com-

IEC 61000-4-5 mode mode mercial and / or hospital environment.
+ 2 kV common + 2 kV common
mode mode
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Guidance and manufacturers delcaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (1) (Cont.)
Voltage dips, short < 5% UT 0% UT for 5 sec Mains power quality is that of a typi-
interruptions and (> 95% dip in UT) for 0.5 cycle cal commercial and / or hospital
voltage variations on 40% UT environment. If the user of the XR
power supply input (60% dip in UT for 5 cycle 6000 system requires continued
lines 70% UT operation during power mains inter-
IEC 61000-4-11 (30% dip in UT ruptions, it is recommended that the
< 5% UT XR 6000 system be powered from an
(> 95% dip in UT for 5 s uninterruptible power supply or a
battery.
Power frequency (50 3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields are
/ 60 Hz) magnetic at levels characteristic of a typical
field location in a typical commercial and
IEC 61000-4-8 / or hospital environment.
Note: These are guidelines. Actual conditions may vary.
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Guidance and manufacturers delcaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (2)
Immunity Test IEC 60601-1- Compli- Electromagnetic Environment

2 Test Level ance Level
Conducted RF 3V [V1=] 3 V Portable and mobile RF communications equipment are used
IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 no closer to any part of the [EQUIPMENT and/or SYSTEM],
MHz including cables, than the recommended separation dis-
tance calculated from the equation appropriate for the fre-
quency of the transmitter.
Recommended separation distance d = 1.2 P1/2
d = 1.2 P1/2 80 MHz to 800 MHz
d = 2.3 P1/2 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Note: P is the power rating of the transmitter in watts (W)
according to the transmittermanufacturer and d is
the recommended separation distance
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Guidance and manufacturers delcaration - Electromagnetic Immunity (2) (Cont.)
Radiated RF 3 V/m [E1=] 3 V/m in meters (m). Field strengths from fixed RF
IEC 61000-4-3 80 kHz to 800 transmitters, as determined by an electromagnetic
MHz site survey, * are less than the compliance level in
each frequency range.** Interference may occur in
the vincinity of equipment marked with the following
symbol:
Note 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
Note 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is afffected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
* Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for cellular telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast, and TV
broadcast cannot be estimated accurately. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be per-
formed. If the measured field strength exceeds the RF compliance level above, observe the XR 6000 system to verify normal operation in each use location. If abnor-
mal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the [EQUIPMENT and/or SYSTEM].
** Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths are less than 3 V/m.
The Recommended Separation Distances are listed in the next table.
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Recommended Separation Distances for Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment
and the XR 6000 system.
Frequency of Transmitter 150 KHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Equation d = 1.2 P1/2 d = 1.2 P1/2 d = 2.3 P1/2
Related Power of Transmitter (W) Distance (meters) Distance (meters) Distance (meters)
0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23
0.1 0.38 0.38 0.73
1 1.2 1.2 2.3
10 3.8 3.8 7.3
100 12 12 23
For transmitters rated at a power not listed above, the DISTANCE can be estimated using the equation in the corre-
sponding column, where P is the power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufac-
turer.
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APPENDIX C - SERVICE OFFICES
For service issues, contact the Service office in your country.
Asia (P. R. China)

GE Healthcare
BeiJing
TEL: 86-800-810-8188
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APPENDIX D - REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date Reason for Change

1 2007.06.20 Initial release.
2 2007.11.05 Add detailed warning labels contents and full error code interface pic-
ture.
3 2008.02.15 Remove “LING LONG“.

Add collimator mounting screw PM.
Update system and subsystem rating plates.
4 2008.05.15 Error corrections.

Update rating plates and warning labels.
Add exposure error descriptions.
5 2008.08.10 Add advanced wall stand and table is equipped with oscillating bucky
6 2009.09.10 Update the information of power off break.
7 2011.08.18 Revise EMC standard version
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8 2012.03.15 Update the address of the EU representative
9 2012.06.12 Add requirement to meet the 3rd edition IEC60601 standards.
10 2012.08.27 Revise the version number
11 2014.06.19 Remove CE marks and description
12 2014.07.15 Add CE marks and descriptions.
13 2016.03.08 Remove a warning about pregnant radiographic.
14 2016.07.06 Update the accepted cassette sizes.
15 2016.11.08 Update TOSHIBA Label.
16 2017.07.28 Medical Device Directive: added the year of CE marking.
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APPENDIX E - LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
Page Revision Page Revision Page Revision Page Revision

Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
1 to 200 1 1-223 7
1 to 204 2 1-223 8
1 to 204 3 1-234 9
1 to 216 4 1-234 10
1 to 220 5 1-235 11
1 to 220 6 1-234 12
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NO.1, YONGCHANG NORTH ROAD
ECONOMIC & TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE
FAX: 86-10-67881908
TELE: 86-10-58068888
BEIJING, P. R. CHINA 100176

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Warning: THOROUGHLY CHECK THAT THERE IS NO INTERFERENCE OR POSSIBILITY OF COLLISION

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Warning: NEVER EXCEED THE RATED LOAD OF PATIENT HANDLING DEVICES.

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Patient Positioning Warnings

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Table Motion Warnings

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Dose (uGy) Film Speed

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X-ray Source Assembly Filtration

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Operator Console Page 44

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ERROR CODE C04-0003: OVERLIMIT APR SAVE FOCAL SPOT PREP

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Tube Overheat Indicator

System Inhibit Indicator

Generator Ready Indicator

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