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HBI070-2
INDEX
GENERAL ASPECTS...........................................................................................................................1
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Descriptions ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Recommendations ...................................................................................................................... 43
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GENERAL ASPECTS
Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for the preference granted to our product. We invite you to attentively read the
present instructions that will help you to get the maximum of your X-ray diagnostic
information with minimal x-ray use.
This manual has the purpose to provide the User with instructions for proper, safe and
efficient operation.
The equipment must be used in accordance with the procedures contained in the manual
and never for purposes other than those specified herein.
The User is responsible for what concern the fulfilments in legal matters facing installation
and equipment functioning.
The plant can only be used by medical personnel in possession of the related licenses
enablers and aware of the risks associated with the use of ionizing radiation sources. The use
of X-ray sources for purpose of medical diagnostics is subject to specific authorizations
and/or communications to the Authorities responsible for vigilance. The User is responsible
for the use unauthorized of the plant. The User of the X-ray plant for dental complementary
radiology is also required, without exception, to observe the regulations governing the
safety of exposure to ionized radiations sources for workers, for member of the public, for
population and patients.
If the equipment is not operated correctly or it is not made proper maintenance, the
manufacturer can not be held responsible for any breakages, lesions and mal functioning.
Descriptions
“CAUTION: Do not modify this equipment without the manufacturer’s permission.”
The unit is manufactured in accordance with the actual international standards on the
protection of ionizing radiation, electrical safety, mechanical safety and electromagnetic
compatibility for electromedical equipment.
Monoblock
Timer
BEST-X-DC has a unique safety system against short circuits or malfunction of the unit, this
system is the automatic fuse THERMOSWITCH.
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This device intervenes in case of conduction for a time longer than 6 sec. In this situation
it blocks the continuity between the control unit and the monoblock, thus preventing the
emission of anomalous X-ray.
In case of intervention of the THERMOSWITCH, this will be replaced, this operation requires
a service call to technical assistance.
The Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Technical data
Classification: Electro medical equipment of Class I
Cone diameter: 60 mm
Weight: 6 kg
Other Data
Maximum current automatic switches for the feeding Magnetic thermal switch from 10 A (CEI
net 23-3)
The operating times are with intermittent charge with a duty cycle of 1.30 (for each
working period will correspond to 30 pause)
Protection degree against the direct and indirect Equipment with parts applied type B
contacts:
General symbols
Ionizing radiation
Earth protection
Red point, placed on the cover of the unit, indicate focal spot
Alternating current
Manufacturer
6 kg
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Installation
“CAUTION: To avoid the risk of any electric shock, this device must be connected only to
power mains gifted with ground protection.”
Monoblock installation
fig. 1
fig. 2
Timer operation
✓ The timer of the device allows the management of the exposure times of the
monoblock and the regulation of kV (60/70) and mA (4/7), at the same time
guarantees maximum safety in the use of X-ray tubes for electromedical purposes for
intraoral diagnostic;
✓ The timer control panel is provided with membrane digital buttons so as to facilitate
its use;
patient;
✓ The time range set by the factory values complies with R10 range relative to
standard EN60601-2-7 (IEC 60601-2-7);
✓ The maximum time that can be set is 3 sec. (the display will read 3000) while the
minimum time is 20 ms. (the display will read 0020);
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fig.3
A Radio control
Selection button kV
Selection button mA
Pre-Start button
✓ SWITCHING ON: The timer starts running simultaneously when the appliance on which
it was mounted. When powering up the display will show, for about a sec, the
number 325 that indicates the version of software installed; subsequently it will be
referred to an exposure time (which can vary from 0020 to 3000 ms) which indicates
the last time of exposure carried out. At this point the timer is ready for use.
Film D
70 kV / 7 mA Tooth type
Patient type
Film D
70 kV / 4 mA Tooth type
Patient type
Film D
60 kV / 7 mA Tooth type
Patient type
Film D
60 kV / 4 mA Tooth type
Patient type
The timer is designed to work with systems of video radiography, by selecting the button
the times are reduced so as to be compatible with such systems. The following tables show
Digital
70 kV / 7 mA Tooth type
Patient type
Digital
70 kV / 4 mA Tooth type
Patient type
Digital
60 kV / 7 mA Tooth type
Patient type
Digital
60 kV / 4 mA Tooth type
Patient type
Phosphorus
70 kV / 7 mA Tooth type
Patient type
Phosphorus
70 kV / 4 mA Tooth type
Patient type
Phosphorus
60 kV / 7 mA Tooth type
Patient type
Patient type
To change the time, you just select the type of patient and the type of tooth,
The tooth and the patient selected will be highlighted by the green LED in their
correspondence;
To vary the type of tooth, simply press the patient button several times and in sequence will
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If you have the need to manually increase or decrease the exposure time without following
the preset scale, this can be done by pressing the button to increase the time or by
pressing the button to decrease it; any increase/decrease of the time takes place in
When using the appliance we recommend the use of protective devices such as collars or
aprons. Once placed the cone along the monoblock on the area to be examined and
after setting the time and set the appropriate kV and mA, you must press the button pre-
start (C), to perform exposure; at this point the LED below will light and will activate a buzzer
which takes about 30 seconds; to perform the exposure move away to an appropriate
safety distance (minimum 2 meters) and press the button of the remote control (A) for the
whole duration of the beep sound. If the exposure is not performed within the time that the
horn is on, you must repeat the procedure from the beginning by pressing the pre start
button (C). During the exposure time, the yellow led light emission will switch on (B). After
exposure the timer pauses; during this time the display will flash the set time in the last
exposure. At the end of the pause time the last time selected will remain fixed on the
display and will be ready for the next exposure.
If the timer is left on without performing any activity for about 15 minutes, it will be on
standby. In this mode, the display will be turned off and only the adult patient led will be
turned on. To disable the standby mode, simply select any button.
ERROR TABLE
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Possible failures
✓ Below there are some possible failures that might occur, and their recovery
procedures
Must always disconnect the unit from the mains supply before starting any maintenance
or inspection activities.
fig. 4
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fig. 5
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If after this operation there is still no x-ray emission, the problem must be sought through a
tester in the continuity of the power cord that goes tension to the monoblock.
• As you turn the equipment on, hold the timer button for about a second; in
these conditions the leds of the teeth will begin to flash for about ten seconds; in this
time hold down the radio control button until the led of the same stops blinking. At
the end of this operation the new radio control is associated with the timer.
fig.7
✓ After removing the back cover, making reference to fig.8, connect oscilloscope /
tester terminals across the resistor to 1KΩ.
fig. 8
set the time base [SEC/DIV] and Volt time scale [VOLTS/DIV] of the oscilloscope in an
appropriate manner, so that the waveform of the measured voltage fills the screen of the
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oscilloscope, as shown in fig.9 (the order of magnitude of exposure time to perform the
current measurement is of a few hundred ms)
fig. 9
By setting the timer on 7 mA, if the measurement is performed correctly it is expected to see
an average value of about 7 V (to each V corresponds 1 mA). As if 4 mA are set on timer
the average value that is expected to read is about 4 V.
It is necessary to set the full scale of the multimeter in an appropriate manner in order to
measure the voltage across the resistance; then after positioning the end sleeves of the
multimeter across the resistor (as shown previously in fig.5) set an exposure time long
enough to allow the multimeter to read this voltage (the order of magnitude of the
exposure is approximately 1 sec). The value that is expected to read is like in the previous
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case of about 7 V / 4 V depending on the current value set on the timer (to each V
corresponds 1 mA)
During an inspection test are carried out dosimetric measurements to verify correct
operation. These measures are carried out by a special instrument cluster with the following
procedure:
✓ The instrument used for dosimetric measurements is the RTI ELECTRONICS PIRANHA
255;
✓ Is positioned the instrument at a distance of 50 cm from the fire hose and found the
dose values expressed in mGy;
✓ It checks the performance of the X-ray tube is in compliance with the project
specifications;
✓ The tests are stored in digital format and made available for those who request them;
Fig. 10
1. TUBE:
2. MAT: XXXXXXXX
Preventive maintenance
Informations for programming routine maintenance on the plant are provided to ensure the
best conditions of use by fully exploiting the diagnostic potential, without compromising any
safety and reliability aspect that characterize the Company.
The verifications and controls are divided into blocks and the operator before starting the
procedures of controls must ensure the availability of the instruction manual:
Supply unit
plate integrity with the identification data;
verify the integrity of the snap command and its spiral cable;
If that anomalies are found on the plant during all of the above checks, these should be
reported to your distributor maintenance technician's New Life Radiology.
The extraordinary maintenance interventions are not carried out by the operator
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Extraordinary maintenance
CARRIED OUT BY THE NEW LIFE RADIOLOGY SRL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN CASE OF NEED
AND IN ANY CASE AFTER RELEVANT REPAIRS .
wear of the joints of rotation, of the plant balance and of the springs;
TESTING SERVICES
The frequency of checks carried out by a qualified expert on the performance of the X-ray
(high voltage values, the dose rate, etc ..) will allow to always obtain perfect images.The X-
ray, and in particular the single unit, does not contains parts subject to maintenance or
external assistance.
Manufacturer responsibility
✓ The manufacturer is responsible for the effects of safety, reliability and performance
of the equipment only if:
✓ assembly and any intervention on the equipment have been made by specialists;
Cleaning and disinfection of the unit and the parts in contact with
the patient
You should always disconnect the unit from the mains power supply before starting cleaning
activities and / or disinfection.
The method used for disinfection must meet the regulations and the recommendations
in force, including those regarding the prevention of risks of explosion.
✓ The accessories and connection cables must be disinfected only with a cloth soaked
in disinfectant solution. Do not use solvents or corrosive disinfectants.
✓ Spray disinfectants are not recommended because they may enter into the device
and cause short circuits and corrosion. If the spray use is essential, take the following
precautions:
✓ If the room where the appliance is installed is subjected to disinfection treatment, the
same must be carefully covered with a protective sheet, taking care to turn it off well
in advance so as to cool completely.
✓ After the dispersion of the vaporized disinfectant, remove the protective sheet and
disinfect the device as described above.
✓ Do not use the device in the presence of disinfectants which vaporize to form
explosive mixtures and wait until the vapors have dissipated before using it.
Environmental protection
✓ The monoblock unit is made of lead parts and contains oil. The disposal at end-of-life
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RX BUTTON:
Battery life is a few years, it is advisable to replace the batteries once a year; when the
brightness of the LED becomes low, it is time to replace the batteries.
DESCRIPTION:
"Buffer" phase which ensure power and low harmonics on output allowing high immunity to
mismatching.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
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Power supply
1.8 3 3.5 Vdc
Unit:
Current
Absorbed with 2.4 5.5 7 mA
Modulation:
Transmission
433.82 433.92 434.02 MHz
Frequency:
RF spurious
emissions in -36 dBm
antenna:
Working
-20 +80 °C
temperature:
fig.12
Reference curves
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fig.13
fig.14
fig.15
Reference curves
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fig.16
fig.17
fig.18 fig.19
fig.20
Reference curves
fig.21 fig.22
fig.23
Reference curves
fig.24 fig.25
Safety aspects
✓ It is forbidden to pour water or other liquids on the equipment so as not to cause short
circuits and corrosion
✓ Only service technicians are authorized to remove the monoblock from its support.
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✓ While executing x-ray examinations, there must not be other people in the room in
addition to the patient.
✓ All personnel present during an x-ray examination must comply with safety regulations
concerning protection against radiation. For their own safety, the operator must
always keep a distance of more than 2 meters and out of the path of the x-ray
beam, in order to avoid the exposition to the stray radiation.
✓ The plate must be placed in the oral cavity of the patient, and must be kept on site
by the patient.
✓ Before using this x-ray system please refer to the regulation in force in your area
concerning paediatric patients, pregnant women and anyone with health issues that
contraindicate the use of x-rays. Investigate and make sure of this condition before
starting the exposure.
Dark image
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Possible causes:
Possible causes:
• Patient movement
• Monoblock movement
Possible causes:
Veiled Image
Possible causes:
Possible causes:
• A sharp film folding can be the cause of the appearance of a black line on the film
Possible causes:
Recommendations
For maximum radiological image quality with minimal X-ray dose, we recommend the use
of films with high sensitivity and the respect of development time proposed by the
manufacturer of the films, shaking continuously films during the development itself. If the
image thus obtained is too dark, it is necessary to decrease the X-ray exposure time and not
the development duration.
In the case of manual development it is good to know that the developer liquid preserves
its efficiency in average for a week regardless of the number of films processed. Please note
that the treatment liquids are harmful to the environment and must be disposed of as
indicated by the manufacturer
Film positioning
During normal operation, the film must be positioned at 90 ° with respect to the cone
collimator, as shown in fig.26