Instruction Manual

MTR 302 DACS/A - MTR 302 DACS/A DHHS

DIGITAL SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION

Confidential Information

SERIES R 302 DACS/A DHHS

DATE OF ISSUE: REVISION LEVEL: ISSUED BY:

09.01.2007 Z
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL

IS CONFIDENTIAL. THE CONTENTS OF THIS
MANUAL, INCLUDING RALCO SRL
SOFTWARE AND THE COLLIMATOR ITSELF CANNOT
BE COPIED NOR REPRODUCED IN ANY WAY.

THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL MUST ONLY BE

USED FOR THE PROPER INTENDED USE, FUNCTION
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE RALCO COLLIMATOR.

RALCO DOES NOT EXPRESSLY OR IMPLICITLY GRANT ANY

PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OVER THE RALCO NAME NOR RIGHTS TO MARKET
THE RALCO COLLIMATOR BY ANY OTHER NAME.

RALCO SRL WILL PURSUE ANY AND ALL LEGAL REMEDIES AVAILABLE UNDER
THE LAW TO RECOVER DAMAGES INCURRED BASED UPON THE ABOVE
VIOLATION(S).
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R 302 DACS/A STANDARD VERSION

R 302 DACS/A FDA CERTIFIED VERSION AVAILABLE ON

DHHS REQUEST

Revision Level:
The English version of this manual is a translation of the Italian text which
prevails in case of doubts.
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THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROVIDES THE SPECIFICATIONS, DIMENSIONS, AND FUNCTIONS FOR A STANDARD
COLLIMATOR. PERSONALIZATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. WITH PERSONALIZED COLLIMATORS, THE CUSTOMER
MUST ENSURE THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN PROVIDED:
• YOUR SPECIFIC CODE IS CLEARLY VISIBLE ON THE BACK LABEL AFTER “CUSTOMIZATION”, ABOVE THE SERIAL
NUMBER, TO ENSURE THE CORRECT PERSONALIZED COLLIMATOR HAS BEEN PROVIDED (SEE ABOVE).
• THE CHAPTER ENTITLED “PERSONALIZATIONS,” WHICH INCLUDES RELEVANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR
PERSONALIZATION.
• OTHER PROVIDED ATTACHMENTS WHICH REFER TO YOUR PERSONALIZATIONS.
 CONTENTS

ADVISORY CROSSHAIR ALIGNMENT ..................................54

CHAPTER- ADJUSTMENTS, PARAGRAPH
SYMBOLS CROSSHAIR ALIGNMENT..................................54
DESCRIPTION LIGHT FIELD ILLUMINATION INTENSITY ..............54
CHARACTERISTICS ............................................6 EMC COMPLIANCE .........................................55
Electromagnetic Emissions...........................55
SPECIFICATIONS Electromagnetic Immunity for All Equipment
INSTALLATION and Systems .................................................56
TUBE COMPATIBILITY ......................................13 Electromagnetic Immunity ...........................57
MOUNTING THE COLLIMATOR TO THE X-RAY Recommended Separation Distances for Non-
TUBE ..............................................................13 Life Supporting Equipment ...........................58
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ...............................16 COVER REMOVAL
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ACCESS TO COLLIMATOR COMPONENTS ..........62
RADIOGRAPHY ................................................22 ADJUSTMENTS
Automatic Operation of Square Field CROSSHAIR ADJUSTMENT ...............................65
(Long and Cross) ..........................................22 MECHANICAL MOTION STOP ADJUSTMENT .......65
TOMOGRAPHY .................................................24 ADJUSTMENT OF THE STOPS ...........................65
Tomography Mode........................................24
CLOSED Stop - Long Shutters .....................65
Exposure Hold Mode ....................................24
CLOSED Stop - Cross Shutters....................65
Inclinometer HOLD Mode .............................24
OPEN Stop - Long Shutters .........................66
Light Field Operation ....................................24
OPEN Stop - Cross Shutters ........................66
CALIBRATION Potentiometer Adjustment ............................67
CENTERING X-RAY BEAM WITH COLLIMATOR LASER LIGHT ADJUSTMENT .............................67
LIGHT .............................................................25 TROUBLESHOOTING
LIGHT FIELD TO X-RAY FIELD ALIGNMENT ........26
LIGHT FIELD ADJUSTMENTS .............................27 SUBSTITUTIONS
Longitudinal Calibration (LONG)...................27 SUBSTITUTION OF THE HALOGEN LAMP............71
Vertical Alignment .........................................27 SUBSTITUTION OF SQUARE-FIELD MOTORS .....71
Transversal Calibration (CROSS).................27 Substitution of Long /Cross Potentiometers .71
Substitution of the Mirror...............................72
ELECTRONIC SYSTEM
ASR001 - LIGHT SOURCE TIMER BOARD .......29 SPARE PARTS
ASR002 MOVEMENT CONTROL BOARD ..........30 Labels ...........................................................74
Programming Via RS 232 .............................33 R302 DACS/A - R302 DACS/A DHHS
Serial Controls ..............................................34 STANDARD .....................................................76
Parts Breakdown ..........................................77
SYSTEM START-UP
OPTIONAL ITEMS
CANBUS MESSAGES RO 001/A Fixed Mounting Flange ................78
DESCRIPTION ..................................................38
RO 002 Iron Spacer......................................79
QUICK START .................................................38
RO 041 Mylar Mirror .....................................79
ASR001 MESSAGES ......................................40
RO 051 Rotating Mounting Flange ...............80
CanBus Interface ..........................................40
RO 055/B Fixed Mounting Flange ................81
LED Operation ..............................................40
RO 063 Final Control Testing .......................81
ASR002 MESSAGES ......................................40
RO 074 Customized External Cover Color ...81
Standard Controls .........................................40
RO 082 Mirror ...............................................81
COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION RO 096 Customized Wiring ..........................82
MINIMUM FILTRATION REQUIREMENT ...............52 RO 107 Customized Knobs ..........................82
Visual Determination of Half-Value RO 109 Customized Front Panel Frame ......82
Layer (HVL) ..................................................52 RO 111 Customization of Front Panel ..........82
Quick-Check of Minimum Filtration RO 146 Extension Connection Cable ...........82
Requirement at a Particular kVp ...................53 RO 161 Plastic Spacer Guides .....................82
Standard Absorber Method...........................53 RO 185/A Fixed Mounting Flange ................83
VISUAL DEFINITION OF X-RAY VERSUS LIGHT RO 202 Auto Centering Top Cover...............83
FIELD .............................................................54 RO 203 Auto-Centering Siemens Type
FIELD SIZE INDICATION....................................54 Cover ............................................................84

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 RO 222/A Rotating Mounting Flange ............85
RO 240 Focus-Skin Distance Sapcer ...........85
RO 253 Plastic Spacer Guides .....................86
RO 258 Additional Variable Filtration - Manual
Selection .................................................86
RO 258/1 Additional Variable Filtration - Manual
Selection .................................................87
RO 271 Lamp with Cooling ...........................87
RO 305 Additional Variable Filtration -
Automatic Selection ......................................88
RO 305/1 Additional Variable Filtration -
Automatic Selection ......................................89
RO 308 ASR003 Board ................................89
RO 318 Auto Centering Cover with Plastic
Flange ...................................................116
RO 323 Additional Variable Filtration..........118
RO 333 White LED .....................................118
RO 441 Plastic Flange, 50° Rotation ..........122
RO 442 Plastic Flange, 90° Rotation ..........123
RO 444 CanOpen Protocol.........................123
RO 456 Rotating Mounting Flange .............123
RO 490 Metal Rotating Mounting Flange ...124
RO 492 Top Cover Attachment For Metal
Rotating Flange ....................................124
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS .....................125
DISINFECTION ...............................................125
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM .....125
GENERAL
WARRANTY ...................................................127
REPAIRS .......................................................127
END OF LIFE DISPOSAL .................................128
DISASSEMBLY ...............................................128
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ...........................128
SAFETY/RESPONSIBILITY ...............................129
RESIDUAL RISKS ...........................................129

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ADVISORY
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTION MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD IN ITS ENTIRETY BY THE INSTALLER
AND OPERATOR.

INTENDED USE OF THE COLLIMATOR

THIS COLLIMATOR IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH A RADIOLOGICAL SYSTEM PRODUCING IONIZING RADIATION
FOR MEDICAL OR VETERINARY USE.
WHOMEVER IS AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE OR SERVICE THE RADIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT MUST BE THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE PROCEDURES RELATED TO RADIATION PROTECTION AND EQUIPMENT USE AND MAINTENANCE.
RALCO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY FROM MISUSE OR
UNINTENDED USE OF THIS COLLIMATOR.
THIS MANUAL MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE INSTALLER AND OPERATOR.

INSTALLER AND OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY

THE INSTALLER AND OPERATOR MUST VERIFY THAT ALL SAFETY STANDARDS ARE FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY
AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE COLLIMATOR AND BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT USE.
ALL PROCEDURES REGARDING THE INSTALLATION AND SAFE USE OF THIS COLLIMATOR MUST BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED.

X-RAY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY

IF THE X-RAY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DOES NOT USE THE READY SIGNAL, ALLOWING X-RAY EXPOSURES
REGARDLESS OF COLLIMATOR STATE OR STATUS, ALL LIABILITY FALLS UPON THE X-RAY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY EMERGENCY AND THE READY OR ERROR SIGNALS ARE BYPASSED ALLOWING X-
RAY EXPOSURES, ALL THE LIABILITY FALLS UPON THE X-RAY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER.

THE COLLIMATOR ELECTRONICS SUPPLIES A SIGNAL DEFINED AS READY. THE X-RAY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
WILL MANAGE THIS SIGNAL AS THE X-RAY CONSENT. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLIMATOR FAILURE, THE LIABILITY
FOR THE CORRECT BYPASS OF THIS SIGNAL, IN ORDER TO ALWAYS ENSURE THE X-RAY CONSENT, DEVOLVES
UPON THE X-RAY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER.

REPORTING
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INFORMATION REGARDING ACCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED WHILE USING THIS COLLIMATOR MUST BE REPORTED
IMMEDIATELY TO RALCO, SRL.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
RALCO IS NOT LIABLE IF THE PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT COMPLIED WITH. FURTHERMORE, RALCO
IS NOT LIABLE IF ONE OR SEVERAL OF THE FOLLOWING INSTANCES APPLY:
IF THE UNIT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED PER CLIENT SPECIFICATIONS AND THE CERTIFICATION WAS THE DUTY
OF THE CLIENT;

THE COLLIMATOR WAS MODIFIED IN ANY WAY BY THE OEM OR OPERATOR;

THE COLLIMATOR WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT RESPECTING THE INSTRUCTIONS, AS PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL;
THE COLLIMATOR WAS USED IN A WAY OUTSIDE ITS INTENDED USE;

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THE COLLIMATOR WAS NOT INSTALLED BY COMPETENT PERSONNEL;
THE COLLIMATOR WAS NOT OPERATED SAFELY OR IN A WAY CONTRARY TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL;
THE COLLIMATOR WAS NOT SUBJECT TO ROUTINE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BY COMPETENT PERSONNEL;
THE COLLIMATOR WAS REPAIRED WITH NON-RALCO SPARE PARTS;

THE COLLIMATOR WAS USED IN A WAY NOT REASONABLY FORESEEN BY RALCO

RALCO IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGE CAUSED IF THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL
ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

THE COLLIMATOR DESCRIBED HERE, IS USED ON RADIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A TYPE IIB
ACCORDING TO ATTACHMENT IX. THE COLLIMATOR HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN COMPLIANCE
TO ATTACHMENT II OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE, 2 FEBRUARY 1997, N. 46, IMPLEMENTATION OF DIRECTIVE
93/42/CEE OF 14 JUNE 1993 AND SUCCESSIVE MODIFICATIONS APPLYING DIRECTIVE 2007/47/CE.
LIST APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND TO WHICH RALCO ADHERES TO:
EN 60601-1:2006
EN 60601-1-2:2007
EN 60601-1-3:2008
EN 60601-2-45:2012
EN 60601-2-54:2009
EN 60825-1:2007

ISO 9001:2008
UNI ESO 13485:2012
21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J (FDA)
8750 01 & 8750 81 (CSA)
CE
*RALCO CAN PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REGARDING ITS ADHERENCE TO ANY OF THE ABOVE STANDARDS.

EN 60601-1 par. 5
• PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC HAZARDS: "CLASS I" EQUIPMENT.
• PROTECTION AGAINST DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONTACTS: TYPE B EQUIPMENT WITH APPLIED PARTS.
• PROTECTION AGAINST WATER SEE PAGE: "COMMON EQUIPMENT".
• SAFETY OF OPERATION IN THE PRESENCE OF INFLAMMABLE ANAESTHETICS WITH AIR OR OXYGEN OR NITROUS
OXIDE: EQUIPMENT NOT SUITED TO APPLICATION IN THE PRESENCE OF INFLAMMABLE ANAESTHETIC MIXTURES
CONTAINING AIR OR OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE.

• OPERATION CONDITIONS: EQUIPMENT FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION AT INTERMITTENT LOADS - SEE CHAPTER
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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• SHOULD LABEL DATA ON THE COLLIMATOR NOT CORRESPOND TO THE SPECIFICATIONS HEREIN, INFORM RALCO OF
THE NON CONFORMITY.
• VERIFICATIONS OF THE SPECIFICATIONS ARE TO BE PERFORMED ACCORDING TO THE INDICATED
EQUIPMENT STANDARDS.

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INHERENT DANGER OF X-RAYS
THE COLLIMATOR HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED TO CURRENT STANDARDS TO MEET THE SAFETY REQUISITES OF
DIRECTIVE 2007/47/CE AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE STANDARDS. HOWEVER, DUE TO RADIOLOGY BEING AN
INHERENT DANGEROUS ACTIVITY WHICH CANNOT BE COMPLETELY SAFE GUARDED AGAINST, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT
ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED. THE INSTALLER AND OPERATOR MUST FOLLOW ALL ESTABLISHED
PROCEDURES (INCLUDING THOSE MENTIONED IN THIS MANUAL) TO REDUCE THE INHERENT DANGER OF X-RAYS.

THE INHERENT RISK OF USING COLLIMATORS IN RADIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS IS DEEMED REASONABLE AS DETERMINED
BY APPLICABLE STANDARDS. THE USE OF COLLIMATORS FOR RADIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS IS STRICTLY REGULATED.
RALCO FOLLOWS ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS. IT IS UP TO THE INSTALLER AND OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSSIBLE STEPS ARE FOLLOWED TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PATIENT AND OPERATOR.
THE CONTACT WITH THE MOVING PARTS CAN BE CONSIDERED IMPOSSIBLE AND MAY OCCUR ONLY DURING
INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE (LOW HAZARD).THE INTERNAL PARTS ARE PROTECTED BY A MECHANICAL SAFEGUARD
IN THE FORM OF A METAL OR PLASTIC SHEATH WHICH IMPEDES ACCESS. ALSO MOTOR UNITS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE
AS KNOBS ARE FIXED USING THE ALLEN SCREWS AND CAN BE REMOVED ONLY BY USING A TOOL, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH PARAGRAPH 5.92.3 OF EN 60601-1 AND EN 60601-2-54 PAR. 201.9.2.2.5. IN ADDITION THE COLLIMATOR
HAS BEEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN 60601-1, PARAGRAPH 4.8.2

SYMBOLS
IN THIS MANUAL THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE USED:

THE TRIANGLE EMPHASIZES WARNINGS AND CAUTIONARY MESSAGES WHICH ARE IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY
AND/OR EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT. THESE WARNINGS MUST BE STRICTLY COMPLIED WITH.

INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE LAMP IS ADDITIONAL ADVICE FOR THE PROPER CONTROL AND PRACTICAL
USE OF THE UNIT.

RALCO INSTRUCTION MANUALS ARE AVAILABLE IN TWO VERSIONS: ITALIAN AND ENGLISH.
THE ENGLISH VERSION OF THIS MANUAL IS A TRANSLATION OF THE ITALIAN TEXT WHICH PREVAILS IN CASE OF DOUBTS.
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FOR ANY INQUIRES OR NOTIFICATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT:

RALCO, SRL
VIA DEI TIGLI 13/G
20853 BIASSONO, (MB) ITALIA
TELEPHONE: +39 039 2497925
FAX: +39 039 2497799
E-MAIL: [email protected]

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SYMBOLS

Description No. Ref. IEC

417-iec
Alternating Current 01-14
503

417-iec
Direct Current 01-18
5031

417-iec
Continuous and Alternating Current 01-19
5033

417-iec
Protective Ground 01-20
5019

417-iec
Plus; Positive Polarity 01-27
5019

417-iec
Minus; Negative Polarity 01-28
5006

417-iec
Input 01-36
5006

417-iec
Output 01-37
5034

Remote Control 01-38

Manual Control 01-45 ISO 7000-096

Automatic Control (Closed Loop) 01-46 iso 7000-0017

Iris Diaphragm: Open 01-69 iso 7000-0017

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417-iec
Iris Diaphragm: Closed 01-70
5324

General Warning Sign 03-02 iec 601-1

417-iec
Radiation Filter or Filtration 04-51
5381

417-iec
Light Indicator of Radiation Field 04-51
5381

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Description No. Ref. IEC

417-iec
Beam Limiting Device: Open 04-55
5385

417-iec
Beam Limiting Device: Closed 04-56
5386

Beam Limiting Device: Closed with 417-iec

04-57
Separate Opening of the Shutters 5387

Beam Limiting Device with Separate 417-iec

04-58
Closing of the Shutters 5388

Type B Applied Part 02-02 601-i-iec

Caution: Laser Radiation 60825-1

Electrostatic-Sensitive Device

Cassette Size Sensing Device

Device Requiring Proper Disposal attch.4 2002/95/CE

Follow Instructions for Use ISO 7010-M002

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MTR302DACS/A - MTR302DACS/A DHHS SYMBOLS

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DESCRIPTION
Multilayer, square field, automatic collimation system intended for installation on
stationary X-ray equipment. This device has been designed and manufactured for
skeletal, gastrointestinal, urographic and thoracic investigations.
The square field is defined by 6 pairs of shutters, four of which are lead-lined. The six pairs of
shutters move perpendicularly within the X-ray field. Two pairs of shutters are located near the
X-ray focus to control the X-ray beam and eliminate off-focus radiation. Two pairs are located
at the entrance window. The other two pairs of shutters are positioned near the exit window to
provide a sharply defined X-ray field. A key switch on the rear cover of the collimator allows to
select between the automatic and manual mode of operation. The key can be removed when
the automatic mode has been selected.
A microprocessor circuit controls the stepper motors and provides the step less adjustment of
the square field dimensions at variable SID.
The two stepper motors that provide shutter control may be adjusted by two knobs on the
collimator front panel or push buttons placed on the collimator front panel.
CHARACTERISTICS
Mounting Plane at 80 mm (3.14") from the focus.
Continuous Film Coverage from Min: 00 x 00 cm to Max: 48 x 48 cm at 100 cm (40") SID.
Maximum Radiation Leakage: 150 kVp - 4 mA.
High Luminosity provided by a quartz iodide lamp simulating the X-ray field.
Minimum Inherent Filtration: 2 mm aluminium equivalent.
Extra Variable Filtration consists of three filters on an aluminium disk, 1 mm thickness,
automatic positioning.
- no filtration
- 1 mm Al equivalent + 0.1 Cu
- 1 mm Al equivalent + 0.2 mm Cu
- 2 mm Al equivalent.
Accessory Guides are used for accessories and additonal filtration.
Retractable Tape mounted on a radiological unit, measures the distance between the
focus and the patient.
Linear Laser to align the collimator with the Potter Bucky.
ASR001 PCB supplies the light source which simulates the X-ray field, the laser and the
board ASR002.
ASR002 PCB controls, via Can Bus protocol, all stepper motors governing the square-
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fields and the additional filtration feature if this is mounted.

Automatic Setting of the X-ray field.
Three LED on the front panel indicate the mode of the system operation.
A Digital Reading of X-ray field dimension (default in cm or inches, via CanBus control),
SID and, if assembled, additional filtration values and round field dimension.
Power Cable 10 m.

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Fig. R302 DACS/A Front Panel with Exterior Dimensions

A Open Cross

B Open Long

C Closed Cross

D Closed Long

E Filter (optional)
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F Light

G Open/Close Knob Cross

H Open/Close Knob Long

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This collimator may have the following optional items; a detailed description is provided in the
chapter OPTIONAL ITEMS.

RO DESCRIPTION

RO 001/A Fixed lead mounting flange, 20 mm thickness, 136 mm diameter

RO 002 Iron mounting flange spacer, 1.5 mm thickness

RO 041 Mylar mirror, inherent filtration 0.3 mm Al equivalent

RO 051 Rotating mounting flange, 18 mm thickness, 136 mm diameter

RO 055/B Fixed mounting flange, 18 mm thickness

Final control testing (light intensity, light field/radiation field alignment, radiation
RO 063
leakage, light field border contrast ratio, general funcitonality and electronic)

RO 074 Customized external cover color

RO 082 Mirror 0.8 mm thickness, filtration equivalent 1 mm Al

RO 096 Customized wiring

RO 107 Customized knobs

RO 109 Customized frame

RO 111 Personalized front panel

RO 146 Extension cable

RO 161 Plastic spacer guides to accommodate an Ionization Chamber

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RO 185/A Fixed mounting flange, 20 mm thickness

RO 202 Top auto-centering plate for fixed metal flange

RO 203 Auto centering Siemens cover

RO 222/A Rotating mounting flange, 136 diameter, 18 mm thickness

RO 240 Focus-skin spacers, preventing X-ray exposure too close to the patient

RO 253 Plastic spacer guides to assemble an Ionization Chamber

Additional variable filtration through three filters on rotating support 1 mm Al +

RO 258
(0.1 mm CU O 0.2 mm CU O 2 mm Al), manual selection

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RO DESCRIPTION

Additional variable filtration through three filters on rotating support 1 mm Al +

RO 258/1
(0.1 mm CU O 0.2 mm CU O 0.3 mm CU), manual selection

RO 271 Halogen lamp 150 W for high luminosity with cooling system

Additional variable filtration composed of three filters on aluminum disk, 1 mm

RO 305
thickness, automatic selection

Additional variable filtration through three filters on rotating support 1 mm Al +

RO 305/1
(0.1 mm CU O 0.2 mm CU O 0.3 mm CU), automatic selection

Interface PC board for CanBus transmission of analogue signals to the PCB on

RO 308
the collimator

Auto-centering top plate with coupling for plastic flange allowing rotation of the
RO 318
collimator, the plastic flange is included

RO 323 Additional variable filtration through both automatic and manual selection

RO 333 White LED

Plastic flange with a notch rotating +/- 50°, 20 mm thickness without stop
RO 441
(available only for collimators assembled with RO 318)

Plastic flange with a notch rotating +/- 90°, 20 mm thickness without stop
RO 442
(available only for collimators assembled with RO 318)

RO 444 Software that controls the collimator functions via CANopen protocol

Rotating mounting flange, 20 mm thickness, 136 mm diameter

RO 456
(available only for collimators assembled with RO 492)
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Metal rotating mounting flange, 18 mm thickness, 140 mm diameter with

RO 490
countersunk screws (autocentering)

RO 492 Top cover attachment for metal rotating flange

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications of the basic version of the collimator are described here below.

24 V AC - 6 A 50/60 Hz
Power Supply 24 V DC

Fuse for power supply protection collimator. Not

T 6.3 A
supplied by Ralco.
Motor Supplied by Collimator Board ASR002
Fuse for Power Supply Protection Motor. Not supplied
n.a.
by Ralco.

The software version of the

collimator boards is
ASR001/C
documentated by the Final
ASR002
Control and Testing Form
attached to the collimator.

Power Supply, External PCB n.a.

Fuse for External Board n.a.

Inherent Filtration Al. Equivalent

Min. Al Eq. 2 mm (1 mm on
X-ray beam = 75 kV
request)
EN 60601-1-3 par. 7.3; 7.4
Filtration, Additional 1 mm Al support + 0.1 mm Cu
X-ray beam = 75 kV 1 mm Al support + 0.2 Cu
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EN 60601-1-3 par. 7.5 2 mm Al support

Limitation of Extra Focal Radiation
Set Focus Distance, SID 100 cm (40") < 150 mm
EN 60601-2-54
Square X-ray Field Selection
Min: 00 x 00 cm
100 cm (40") SID - (± 1% SID)
Max: 48 x 48 cm
EN 60601-2-54
Round X-ray Field Selection
1 m SID - (± 1% SID) n.a.
EN 60601-2-54

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Light Field Indicator
Luminosity at 1 m from the focus, field size set at
> 160 lx
35x35 cm.
EN 60601-2-54
Light Field Indicator - Contrast
Edge Contrast Setting 35x35 cm at 1 m SID > 4:1
EN 60601-2-54
Light Field Indicator Precision
Light Field/X-ray Field Correspondence < 1% SID>
EN 60601-2-54
Accuracy of X-ray field as shown on the front
< 2 mm per side>
display versus actual X-ray field dimension.
X-ray Field Indication Precision
Settings on an Index Scale n.a.
EN 60601-2-54
SID: (optional)
Precision of Measurement with Retractable Tape < 2% SID>
EN 60601-2-54
Maximum Radiation Leakage
Measured at 100 cm with X-ray Beam = 150 kVp - 4
< 40 mRh
mA
EN 60601-1-3
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Potentiometers
1 turn - 1 Kohm
Square Field
1 turn - 1 Kohm
Round Field
Maximum Load for Accessory Guides and
Dimensions for Accessory
GUIDES FOR ACCESSORIES (IF ASSEMBLED): PRIOR TO
INSERTING ACCESSORIES IN THE GUIDES CHECK ON THE
PERFECT ATTACHMENT OF THE SUPPORT WITH THE
MOUNTING SLOT ON THE COLLIMATOR (TOLERANCE MAX.
± 0,5 MM). A FAULTY ATTACHMENT COULD BE DANGER-
OUS AND IT COULD CAUSE THE FALL OF ACCESSORIES.
ATTENTION: Static load: 70 N (about 7.1 Kg)
INTERAXLE SPACING VARIES DEPENDING ON THE COLLIMA-
TOR MODEL:
Dynamic load: 15 Nm (approx.
R 72 - N.A. 3.06 Kg)
R 72 S - 154 MM (+/- 0.5 MM)
R 103 - 133 MM (+/- 0.5 MM)
R 104 - 147 MM (+/- 0.5 MM)
R 105 - 147 MM (+/- 0.5 MM)
R 104/A, 108, R 108 F, R 221 - 152 MM (+/- 0.5 MM)
R 225, R 302 - 177 MM (+/- 0.5 MM)
SEE THE CHAPTER OPTIONAL ITEMS IF THE GUIDES
ARE PROVIDED ON REQUEST.

Operation Environment
10°- 40°C
• Ambient Temperature
0%- 75%
• Relative Humidity
700 - 1060 hPa
• Atmospheric Pressure
Storage
-40° - 70°C
• Temperature
10% - 95%
• Humidity
500 - 1060 hPa
• Atmospheric Pressure
Weight 10.5 Kg
L: 268 mm
Dimensions W: 195.5 mm
H: 206.5 mm
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INSTALLATION
TUBE COMPATIBILITY
• Using the dimensions in Fig. Tube Compatibility below, ensure the near port shutters can
be inserted in to the X-ray tube port.
• Check that the tube housing literature indicates congruent minimum inherent filtration (1
mm) and, that maximum radiation leakage is 30 mR/hour measured at 1 m from the source
when operating at its leakage technique factors (150 kVp - 4 mA).
• Source values (tube housing-collimator) must not be less than 3 mm Al for filtration and
must never exceed 100 mR/hr for radiation leakage [21 CFR sub-chapter J, part 1020.30
(m) (1)].
• The distance between the X-ray tube focus and the flange mounting plane (collimator
upper plate) must be: 80 mm (3.14"), tolerance +/- (0.04”).

Fig. Tube Compatibility

MOUNTING THE COLLIMATOR TO THE X-RAY TUBE

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CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE SURE THAT

THE COLLIMATOR IS CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. INCORRECT MOUNTING COULD
BE DANGEROUS: IT COULD CAUSE THE COLLIMATOR TO FALL OR TO
OPERATE INACCURATELY.

• Use the X-ray tube housing literature to determine the distance from the focal spot to the
tube port face.
• Subtract the resulting distance from 80 mm (3.14") and determine the number of 1.5 mm
(0.06") spacers that, combined with the thickness of the mounting flange, will make up the
difference: (18 mm) Allowable tolerance is 1 mm. (0.04").
• Different flange models with their dimensions are listed in the Chapter DESCRIPTION, para-
graph Optional Items.

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• Mount the flange and spacers to the tube port with 4 countersunk bolts and 4 countersunk
washers, the bolts must be long enough to be driven into the tube port face for at least 5
threads.
• Tighten the bolts.

IMPORTANT
TO SAFEGUARD THE OPERATOR AND PATIENT AGAINST THE HAZARD OF
A FALLING COLLIMATOR, THE FOLLOWING INDICATIONS MUST BE RESPECTED.

• Unscrew the four mounting and centering adjustment Allen screws on the collimator until
the four tabs are withdrawn from the collimator top opening, see Fig. Mounting Flange, in
this Chapter.

WHEN UNSCREWING THE ALLEN SCREWS WHICH CONTROL THE TABS, DO

NOT USE FORCE EXCEEDING 0,55 NM.
UNSCREW WITH CARE SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE THE FIXING TABS.

• Manually adjust the collimator opening to their widest setting.

• Carefully couple the collimator with the tube to determine that the cone/extra focal shutters
have enough clearance to move in the port opening and in the mounting flange, see Fig.
Tube Compatibility in this Chapter.
• Place the collimator on the flange. Tighten the four mounting screws equally until the colli-
mator holds firmly on the tube housing, see Fig. Mounting Flange in this Chapter.
• The collimator control tabs conform to EN 60601-1. Ralco recommends an appropriate
force which ensures safe locking of the tabs min. 0.75 Nm (± 5 cNm)

MAKE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE ALLEN SCREWS SECURING THE CONTROL TABS.
APPROPRIATE TIGHTENING OF THE 4 ALLEN SCREWS ENSURES SECURE MOUNTING
OF THE COLLIMATOR. TIGHTENING FORCE USED MUST BE GREATER THAN 0.50 NM.
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IF THE COLLIMATOR IS TO BE MOUNTED ON A ROTATING FLANGE, USE A TIGHTENING

FORCE BETWEEN MIN. 0,50 NM AND MAX. 0.75 NM.

• Check to see that the distance between the collimator housing and the mounting flange is
equal in all directions and that the collimator face is parallel to the axis of the table.
• Loosen the screws and adjust if required.

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• Mounting Flange
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

THE WIRING DIAGRAM INCLUDED IN THIS CHAPTER REFERS TO THE STANDARD PRODUCT.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER WHO HAS REQUESTED AN ELECTRIC
CUSTOMIZATION, TO ENSURE THAT AN ELECTRIC DIAGRAM RELATING TO THE CUSTOMIZATION
HAS BEEN PROVIDED WITH THE DOCUMENTATION.

THE DEVICE MUST BE EXCLUSIVELY CONNECTED TO POWER NETWORK, WITH EARTH PROTEC-
TION, IN ORDER TO AVOID A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

THE DEVICE IS PROJECTED TO OPERATE WITH A PERMANENT POWER SUPPLY PRESENT

SO THE PROCEDURE OF SWITCHING OFF THE COLLIMATOR IS NOT FORESEEN.
NO RISK OR DEVICE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR IF THE MACHINE IS ACCIDENTLY SWITCHED OFF.

Supply and signals to the collimator must be to 2007/47/CE standards. Devices that supply the
collimator must therefore feature double or reinforced insulation as provided by the General
Standard on Electro-medical Equipment CEI62-5 +A2 (EN 60601-1).
The device is electrostatic sensitive, consequently all the relating safety standards must
be complied with.

COLLIMATOR MUST BE SUPPLIED AS SPECIFIED, SEE CHAPTER- SPECIFICATIONS. THE SUPPLY

MUST COME FROM A SEPARATE SOURCE FROM THE POWER NETWORK THROUGH DOUBLE
INSULATION OR REINFORCED INSULATION AND WITH LIMITED CURRENT. TRANSFORMER CHAR-
ACTERISTICS MUST CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF STANDARD IEC 60601-1.

CABLES AND TERMINALS USED FOR THE INTERNAL CONNECTION OF THE COLLIMATOR MUST
BE SUITABLE FOR OPERATION AT TEMPERATURES OF 70°C AND COLLIMATOR CURRENT
ABSORPTION.
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WARNING:
THE SYSTEM MUST BE SUPPLIED AT 24 V AC +/-10%.
VOLTAGE IN EXCESS WILL DAMAGE THE STEPPER MOTOR CONTROL ELECTRONICS.

• Use cable RO 146 to connect the collimator. The AMP 201298-1 at one end is to be
plugged into the connector at the back of the collimator, see Fig. RO 146 in this chapter.
• The end of the cable with the DB9 connector and three wires (yellow, purple, yellow-green)
is to be connected to the CanBus interface and supply.

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Fig. RO 146 Connector Pin Color Connection

DB9 Pin 1

DB9 Pin 2 Green Signal Can-L

DB9 Pin 3 Black GND - Shield

DB9 Pin 4

DB9 Pin 5

DB9 Pin 6

DB9 Pin 7 Violet Signal Can-H

DB9 Pin 8

DB9 Pin 9

Wire Red Supply 24 V AC

Wire Black Supply 0 V AC

Wire Yellow- GND

Green
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Fig. Wiring Diagram
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Fig. Cable Diagram
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
This collimator can be used in both Radiological and Tomographic applications. It can be
operated in automatic mode or manual mode. The following section describes generally how
each mode works. This section also describes how to operate the light field.
The three different colored LEDs (red, green, and yellow) tell the user in what mode the
collimator is functioning and whether any errors/dangerous operating conditions are present.
When the system is turned on it will switch to one of the following modes:

• The SID in use is too short for the cassette in use; max. open-
ing of shutters: 43x43 cm at 90 cm - i.e. the shutters are at
Red LED end run but the motors are still running to attain a correct
Exposure HOLD position.
• Increase the SID.
• Motors move to their correct position.
Increase SID • The collimator will automatically adjust the field, etc.
Green LED • The system is ready.
READY • All pre-set functions are allowed.
• Cassette is not inserted.
• Cassette tray not inserted correctly.
• The system has no SID - or SID signal below or over the min-
Yellow LED
imum and maximum set value.
MANUAL
• Collimator inclination exceeds 3°.
• Key switch (back of collimator) is turned to the Manual Mode.
• Manual Mode selected.
• The collimator will automatically adjust the field to the size of
Insert a cassette
the cassette inserted.
• The collimator will automatically read SID and cassette size
inserted.
Readings • The two knobs on the front panel reduce field size. Note:
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(Cassette sizes, FFD shutters cannot be opened to a field larger than that of the
(SID): cassette size inserted.
If the system is in the manual mode, the display will show the last
memorised SID and the last memorised field size.

Prior to operating the collimator, check the settings related to correct X-ray beam functions.

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RADIOGRAPHY
Automatic Operation of Square Field (Long and Cross)
Collimator in the Vertical Position
• The collimator must be vertical, ± 3°.
• The cassette-IN microswitch must be closed.
• The Bucky supplies cassette dimensions.
• SID is forwarded to the PCB on the collimator via CanBus.
• The collimator automatically sets to cassette dimension.
• The display indicates the SID selected and Long and Cross dimensions.
• The green LED on the front panel serves to indicate that the unit is ready.
The operator can:
• Turn the field light ON by activating the related push-button on the front panel or via
the external control.
• Reduce the set field using the knobs on the front panel or via CanBus. The field may
be re-sized but always within the automatically set field size. If the shutters close
completely, the output contact signalling "shutter closed" will be activated.
• Vary SID selected keeping the field size automatically constant.
Collimator in the Lateral Position
• The collimator must be positioned -90° left, +90° right; ± 3°.
• The cassette-IN microswitch must be closed.
• The Bucky supplies cassette dimensions.
• One of the 5 SID lateral switch contacts must be closed.
• The collimator automatically sets the cassette dimensions - field dimensions may be
reduced.
The operator can:
• Turn the light field light ON by activating the related push-button or via CanBus.
• Vary the set field size.
• Vary SID in use (selecting one of the 5 fixed SIDs) and keep the set field size
automatically constant.
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Manual Mode
The collimator is in the manual mode if:
• The collimator is inclined at an angle exceeding 3° and less than 87°.
• Manual control is selected.
• The cassette-IN microswitch is open.
• The Bucky provides no information regarding cassette format.
• No SID signal is present.
When the system is in the Manual Mode, the yellow LED on the front panel is lit and the output
contact is activated.
The X-ray contact is always closed.
The operator can:
• Turn the light field ON by pressing the related button on the front panel.
• Reduce field directly with the knobs or push-buttons related to shutter opening.
Check on opening with the light field.

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• Increase the set field with the knobs or the shutter-related knobs or push-buttons.
The field may be opened to the maximum mechanical opening or, if CanBus
controlled, to the setting fixed during the installation of the system.
• Check the opening with the light field or display reading.
Manual Mode - Key Set
The system is set to the Manual mode if the key switch on the
rear of the collimator is turned to OFF.
• When the system is in the Manual Mode, the yellow LED on
the front panel is lit and the output contact is activated.
• Display indicates the last cassette format memorised, SID.
• The X-ray contact is always closed.
The operator can:
• Turn the light field ON by pressing the related button on the front panel.
• Reduce the set field size directly with the knobs.
• Check on opening with the light field. Use the knobs on the front panel.
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TOMOGRAPHY
Tomography Mode
• The systems sets in the manual mode when the Tomography mode is selected.

Exposure Hold Mode

The systems sets to EXPOSURE HOLD:
• in cases of incorrect operation conditions.
• When the system is in the automatic mode and the shutter motors are operating to reach
the selected position.
• If the system fails to reach the selected position.
• The LED is lit and the output contact is activated.
• The exposure contact is open.

Inclinometer HOLD Mode

• The control to exclude the inclinometer deactivates the signals from the device for angula-
tion detection. Consequently, the system could remain in the automatic mode even though
it might not be in a vertical position. This forces the collimator to operate in a vertical posi-
tion.
• The deactivation of this control causes the system not to calculate the signal from the
angulation device on the PCB located within the collimator.

Light Field Operation

PROLONGED LIGHTING WITHOUT ALLOWING THE LAMP TO COOL CAUSES THE

COLLIMATOR TO OVERHEAT IN THE AREA NEAR THE LAMP.
FOR EMERGENCIES: MAXIMUM LIMIT ADVISE IS 5 SUCCESSIVE LAMP OPERATIONS.
ALLOW THE COLLIMATOR TO COOL (ABOUT 10 MIN.). THE OPERATOR MUST AVOID
OVERHEATING THE COLLIMATOR AND CARE MUST BE TAKEN NOT TO SCORCH HIMSELF
OR THE PATIENT.

The collimator is normally operated by activating the push-button on the front panel to switch
the light field ON.
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The collimator has been designed to operate as follows:

• Supply constantly connected during operation of the equipment.
• Lamp ON time: ON time is pre-set in factory to 30s (tol.20%).
• A normal lamp ON / OFF cycle is established at 2 sequences followed by 4 minutes to
allow for cooling (i.e. 1 minute ON / 4 minutes OFF).
• The field is set automatically by external electronics. For field reduction use the knobs or
the motor control push-buttons (if applicable) on the front panel and check the dimension
on the display or using the light field.
• Exposure is driven by the electronics that control the collimator.

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CALIBRATION

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES REQUIRE THAT X-RADIATION BE PRODUCED. TAKE ADEQUATE

PRECAUTIONS TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT NO PART OF THE HUMAN BODY IS EXPOSED
TO X-RADIATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT.

CENTERING X-RAY BEAM WITH COLLIMATOR LIGHT

• Select large focus, 60 kV and 5 mAs or equivalent for digital receptor.
• Place a loaded cassette 24 x 30 cm (9.5”x 12”) on the table top and prepare exposure.
• Set SID = 100 cm (40") by using a ruler.

IF THE DISTANCE OF 100 CM (40") SID CANNOT BE DETERMINED, USE THE SID
VALUE CLOSEST TO 100 CM (40") AND CALCULATE THE MEASUREMENT TOLERANCES
AS THE APPROPRIATE PERCENTAGES OF THE DISTANCE.

IF THE X-RAY BEAM CANNOT BE POSITIONED VERTICALLY USE CLAMPS, MASKING TAPE,
OR OTHER MATERIAL AS REQUIRED TO POSITION THE X-RAY TUBE AND IMAGE RECEPTOR.
THE X-RAY TUBE AND THE IMAGE RECEPTOR MUST BE SET OUT AT THE SPECIFIED
SID DISTANCE PERPENDICULARLY TO THE X-RAY TUBE AS DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING
PROCEDURE.

NOTE

FIGURE CHECK LIGHT FIELD/X-RAY FIELD

SHOWS AN EXAMPLE WITH FILM CASSETTE.
THE SAME PRINCIPLE CAN BE USED FOR
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A DIGITAL SYSTEM.

• Set field to 24 x 30 cm.

• Centre the X-ray tube on the cassette.
• Switch ON the light and place four metal
strips (c) on the light field edges (a).
• Place a washer (d) on the right hand-top of Light field (a)
the light field. X-Ray field (b)

• Make an exposure. Fig: Check Light Field/X-ray Field

• Develop the film or print exposure scale 1:1.
• Measure the differences L1,L2 W1 and W2
between the outer edge of each copper strips image and the corresponding edge of
the X-ray Field (b).

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• For required values is referred to the System Reference Manual. However, the values L1 +
L2 and W1 + W2 shall NEVER exceed 2 cm (representing 2% of the SID).
• Note the measured values in Chart below.
• Repeat preceding steps with small focus selected.

SID = 100 cm (40")

2.0% x 100 cm (40") =
LARGE L1+L2 =..........+..........=.......... = ≤ 2.0% SID
FOCUS W1+W2 =..........+..........=.......... = ≤ 2.0% SID
SMALL L1+L2 =..........+..........=.......... = ≤ 2.0% SID
FOCUS W1+W2 =..........+..........=.......... = ≤ 2.0% SID

THE HEEL EFFECT WILL CAUSE THE FIELD TOWARD THE CATHODE TO BE SLIGHTLY
LESS SHARP THAN ON THE OTHER THREE SIDES. THIS IS NORMAL AND CANNOT BE
CORRECTED BY ADJUSTMENT. IN ADDITION, AN X-RAY TUBE OF 12° OR LESS
TARGET ANGLE WILL PRODUCE AN ASYMMETRICALLY SHAPED FIELD WHEN A LARGE
FIELD SIZE IS USED AT SHORT SID, BECAUSE OF ANODE CUT-OFF EFFECT. THIS IS
NORMAL AND MAY NOT BE CORRECTED BY ADJUSTMENT.

LIGHT FIELD TO X-RAY FIELD ALIGNMENT

Misalignment of the light field/ X-ray field in either the X (cross table) or Y (long table) direction
must not exceed 2% of the SID. In this case, it would be less than 20 mm (0.80"). If the test film
shows that the light field (shadows of the copper strips) matches the X-ray field (shadow of the
collimator shutters) to within the diameter of one strips and, if the diameter is less than 20 mm
(1.80"), then alignment complies with the regulations.
Greater precision than this is possible. Recommended maximum deviation is one fourth. It is
important the greatest degree of congruency possible is achieved.
If misalignment is detected in both X and Y directions, check the spacing from the focal spot to
the collimator mounting surface is 100 mm (3.93") +/- 1 mm. If spacing needs to be adjusted,
repeat the test film exposure after the adjustment.
If the collimator mount spacing is correct, but adjustment is still necessary proceed as follows:
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• Place the test film on the face of the cassette over the white paper or repeat exposure on
the flat panel.
• Place the cassette in the position originally marked.
• Check the correct position of the film or the X-ray field on the flat panel by the shadows
cast by the copper strips.
• Using the images of the collimator shutters as the references for the shape and size of the
X-ray field, adjust the light field to match.
• If adjustment is necessary, adjust the travel of the light source. All procedures can be found
in LIGHT FIELD ADJUSTMENTS in this chapter.

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LIGHT FIELD ADJUSTMENTS
Longitudinal Calibration (LONG)

DO NOT TOUCH THE DISSIPATER WITH YOUR HANDS; IT COULD BE HOT

AND CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

• Remove the part of the cover necessary to access the screws, see Chapter - COVER
REMOVAL
• Remove the light source protection heatsink by unscrewing the fixing screws . This allows
you to access the light source.
• If the light-field needs to be moved laterally, loosen (not remove) the fixing screws A.
• Adjust through screw B.
• When calibration is terminated, lock the screws A.
See the following Fig. Light Field Adjustment
Vertical Alignment
• If the light field is smaller than the X-ray field, lower the lamp by adjusting screw C.
• If the light field is bigger than the X-ray field, raise the lamp by adjusting screw C.
See Fig. Light Field Adjustment.

Fig. Light Field Adjustment)

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Transversal Calibration (CROSS)

If the light-field needs calibration, the mirror needs to be adjusted as follows:
• Remove the part of the cover necessary to access the screws, see Chapter - COVER
REMOVAL.

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• Loosen the mirror fixing screw A (not remove) and rotate the cam B to adjust the position of
the mirror, see Fig. Transversal Calibration (CROSS).
• Once you have regulated the mirror tighten the screw A and remount the cover, see Chap-
ter - COVER REMOVAL.

Fig. Transversal Calibration (Cross)

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ELECTRONIC SYSTEM
The collimator control system includes:
• ASR001 - Electronic board which sets the light source ON time and supplies the light
source and image receptor alignment laser.
• ASR002 - Electronic board which controls the four motors. Two motors operate the open/
close movement of the Cross and Long shutters, one motor serves the Iris (round field) and
one motor is used for filter positioning.
ASR001 - LIGHT SOURCE TIMER BOARD
Characteristics
• CanBus Interface, 500 Kbit/s 11 bit (default)
• Output: Light source (white LED 1 W 24 V AC or lamp 150W 24 V AC).
• Ionization chamber, 24 V DC power supply output
• Automatic cooling fan, 24 V DC output
• Laser pointer, 5 V DC output
• 24 V AC/DC supply
• Temperature sensor input
• Manual control input
• Fixed Lamp ON values (4 Lamp ON times, 4 ramp times)
• Board is customizable via serial TTL
• Output supply, board ASR002
• Internally supplied CanBus interface and supply available for photocell CanBus drivers of
the other boards
• Streamlined hardware to ensure better measurement of mains frequencies
• Compatibility with 50/60 Hz frequency networks with network detection
This board may be connected to a radiological collimating system via CanBus interface both
locally (Collimator) and generally (System).
Description
The board drives a light source, a laser pointer and provides a power supply for an ionization
chamber. It can also handle a cooling fan which it switches on when the temperature sensor
detects temperatures in excess of 50°C and switches off when the temperature is lowered to
45°C.
Data related to time intervals (soft-start lighting, fixed light, fan OFF) are relayed to the system
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via CanBus interface including power-up and power down data for possible accessories.
Description of Connections
J1: DC Supply for ionization chamber (+12 V 1 A)
J2: DC Supply for board ASR002 (+31 V 1.5 A)
J3: Terminals for AC supply of the board (from 24 to 32 V AC/DC) and for connection to the
lamp (24 V AC/DC - max 150 V A)
J4: 10-pin programming connector
J8: Connector for laser and fan outputs, cycle start input and temperature sensor
J9: CanBus connector, + 24VDC supply
D7: Red LED, lights up briefly at each CanBus control
D8: Green LED, cyclic flickering signifies correct board operation
W1...W4: Programming jumpers to preset lamp On and ramp times
W1 and W2 Serve to program light source ON time:
W3 and W4 Serve to program ramp time:

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+24 V AC
Ramp Time (s)
W1, W2 Time W3, W4

Power supply
closed, closed 5 closed, closed 1
closed, open 30 closed, open 2
open, closed 45 open, closed 3
open, open 60 open, open 4

+24 V DC
Ramp Time (s)
W1, W2 Time W3, W4

Power supply
closed, open 30 open, open 2

Fig. ASR001 Layout

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ASR002 MOVEMENT CONTROL BOARD

Characteristics
• CanBus Interface 500 Kbit/s 11 bit
• Stepper motor output for LONG shutter control
• Stepper motor output for CROSS shutter control
• Stepper motor output for FILTER control (optional)
• Stepper motor output for IRIS control (optional)
• Supply 24 V AC

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• Customizing of board via serial interface (TTL)
• Digital inclinometer
• Alphanumerical Display 20 x 2 characters
Description
This board operates the movements of the collimator shutters for image formatting via CanBus
interfacing; it also provides for filter positioning.
Description of Connections
Main board connections (see the electric diagrams at the end of this Chapter):
J1: 4 pin connector, IRIS photocell (optional)
J2: 4 pin connector, CanBus 2 communication
J3: 4 pin connector, FILTER photocell
J4: 4 pin connector, CROSS motor control
J5: 4 pin connector, potentiometer LONG
J6: 4 pin connector, potentiometer CROSS
J7: 2 pin connector, KEY
J8: 4 pin connector, LONG motor control
J9: 10 pin, unit programming
J10: 16 pin strip connector, display interfacing
J11: 4 pin connector, FILTER motor control
J12: 6 pin connector, CanBus 1 communication
J13: 9 pin “female” connector, RS232 interface
J14: 16 pin connector, Keyboard and LED interfacing
J15: 4 pin connector, IRIS motor control
M1, M3: Fast-ON type terminals for V AC / V DC supply of the board
M2: Fast-ON type terminal for board GND connection
The following jumpers on ASR002 board provide specific procedures:
JP1: When inserted, activates 120 Ohm resistor to terminate CanBus 2
JP2: RS232 communication when inserted
JP3: Not used
JP4: System calibration when inserted (potentiometers, filters, light, etc.)
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Fig. ASR002 Layout
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ASR002 - Terminals
Description Terminal

Supply M1 - M3

Earth M2

Iris Photocell J1

CanBus J2

Filter Photocell J3

Cross Motor J4

Long Pot J5

Cross Pot J6

Key Terminal J7

Long Motor J8

Filter Motor J11

CanBus J12

Serial J13

Front Panel Connection J14

Iris Motor J15

For Serial Use JP2

ASR002 Calibration JP4

Display Luminosity R38

Resistor

Programming Connector J9

Programming Via RS 232

Further programming functions for the collimator are provided by a serial RS232 channel. A 9-
pin female connector on board ASR002 serves this purpose and allows to configure the main
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collimator options using an external ASCII terminal type program.

Serial connection is accessed by inserting a jumper on JP2 of the board; the display will read
the following message when the serial port is enabled:

Maintenance Mode 232

A remote device may now be connected to transmit controls on the serial port. Communication
must be as follows:
• baud rate 9600
• bit data 8
• parity none
• bit stop 1
• flow control disabled CTS/RTS off
In this configuration the collimator is slave; i.e: it responds to outside controls but does not
generate spontaneous messages.
Controls sent to an external terminal must terminate with double characters “\r\n”(return
carriage, new line) which will be read on the second line of the display.

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Most if the controls can be sent in the “request” or “set” mode. In the request mode the
collimator responds with the current value stored for the control it has received.
In the “set” mode the collimator acquires a new value:
“COMANDO?” or “COMANDO” request
“COMANDO=VALORE” or “COMANDO = VALORE” setting

The collimator responds with:

“COMANDO = VALORE” request
“OK” setting

“Invalid value” incorrect control

Serial Controls
The collimator accepts the following serial controls:

Control Values Meaning Notes

CAN_SPEED 500 CanBus set speed at 500 kBit/s Collimator default value - Do not
modify!
250 CanBus set speed at 250 kBit/s
125 CanBus set speed at 125 kBit/s
CAN_PROP 0..15 CanBus propagation set time Collimator default value equal to 4;
Do not modify!
CAN_PH1 0..7 CanBus phase 1 segment set Collimator default value equal to 4;
Do not modify!
CAN_PH2 0..7 CanBus phase 2 segment set Collimator default value equal to 4;
Do not modify!
CAN_SWJ 0..3 CanBus resync set Collimator default value equal to 0;
Do not modify!
MAN_SPED 100..5000 Shutter speed manual movement Default 1000
AUTO_SPEED 1...100 Shutter speed factor automatic Default 16
movement
MIN_DFF 25..250 Minimum SID value Expressed in cm: default 25 cm
MAX_DFF 25..250 Maximum SID value Expressed in cm: default 250 cm
ID_COMMAND 0x000..0x800 CanBus IDs for control messages Default 0x7A0
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ID_STATUS 0x000..0x800 CanBus IDs for status messages Default 0x7F0

SERIAL 00000..99999 Collimator serial number Default 00000 - May be modified
once only
LANGUAGE 0,1 Display language 0=Italiano (default)
1=English
UNITS 0,1 Measurement unit 0=cm (default)
1=inches
VERTICAL_DFF_STYLE 0.3 Vertical SID measurement 0=single
1=differential
2=fixed (default)
3=CanBus
VERTICAL_DFF_DIST 25..250 Fixed SID value Expressed in cm; default 100 cm
LATERAL_DFF_STYLE 0..1 Lateral SID measurement 0=discrete (default)
1=CanBus
VERTICAL_RECEPTOR 0..3 Type of vertical receptor 0=none
1=Bucky
2=CanBus
3: ATS

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RIGHT_SIDE_RECEPTOR 0..2 Type of right lateral receptor 0=none(default)
1=Bucky
2=CanBus
LEFT_SIDE_RECEPTOR 0..2 Type of left lateral receptor 0=none(default)
1=Bucky
2=CanBus
DFT_DIST 0..7 Film table distance Expressed in cm; default 0 cm
DFF_VISUALIZATION 0..1 SID reading 0=no
1=yes (default)
KEY_VISUALIZATION 0..1 Key status reading 0=no visualization
1=yes (default)
ANGLE_VISUALIZATION 0..1 Angle reading 0=no visualization
1=yes (default)
FILTER_THICKNESS 0..1 Filter type 0=1 mm (default)
1=2 mm
FILTER_WHEEL 0..1 Filter presence 0=none (default)
1=present
FILTER_CHECK 0..1 Return to filter 0 0=no (default)
1=enabled
INCLINOMETER 0..1 Inclinometer present 0=no
1=present (default)
LIGHT_AUTOMATIC 0..1 Automatic light 0=no (default)
1=yes
AUTO_LIMITS 0..1 Opening limits for automatic control 0=no
1=yes (default)
The following controls do not require the programming of parameters; they are direct controls
and, furthermore, parameter requisites are not called for.
Control Meaning Note
VERSION Collimator version required Return string CH10F206 corresponds to Hardware 1.0
Software 2.09R11
RELOAD Eliminates modifications and reloads preceding Return string “settings have been loaded with default
values values”
DEFAULT Eliminates modifications and reloads preceding Return string “settings have been loaded with default
values values”
STORE Stores modifications If the key is in automatic position, storing will not be
possible and the return string will be: “turn the key in
manual position then retry”
If the key is in Masnual, data will be stored and the
return string will read: “Settings are storing, please
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remove the jumper to finalize”

With regards to the STORE control, data will be stored at the end of the serial programming
procedure when the jumper on JP2, which had been inserted at the start, is removed.

Attention: If the controls related to CanBus (CAN_SPEED, CAN_PROP, CAN_PH1,

CAN_PH2, CAN_SWJ, ID_COMMAND e ID_STATUS) must be changed, the collimator must
be restarted.

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SYSTEM START-UP
On system power-up, board ASR002 software performs a series of internal self tests aimed at
self-assessment; program data in the Flash eprom are then analysed after which CanBus
connection with the peripheral boards is initiated.
To verify correct Bus connection of a peripheral board, ASR 002 transmits requests to each
peripheral: in particular the software version. Receipt of correct data is RAM stored by ASR002
and data related to all three boards are then displayed sequentially on the display connected
to the main board.
Should board ASR003 (optional item not be connected, board related data will not be
displayed.
Should ASR003 or ASR001/c not be correctly operational and should CanBus connection be
impossible, the display will not show data related to the two boards.
The system display will read the following information:
R302 DACS
Serial Number 12345
Where 12345 stands for the serial number (see programming of serial number)
The display will then read the HW and SW versions of the three or two boards present on the
system starting from ASR001/C:
ASR001
Hw 0.00 Sw 0.00
Then ASR002:
ASR002
H w 0. 0 0 Sw 0.0
The ARS003:
ASR003
Hw 0.00 Sw 0.00
Once the initialization process is terminated, the display will read:
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C0 L0
SID 0
English language:
C0 L0
SID 0
Following is the readout in the case of inches rather than centimetres:
C 0.0 L 0.0
SID 0.0
Filtering level will be shown if a four-position radiological filter is in place:
C 0 L0
SID 0 0Al

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The system may be set to indicate the key state.
In this case the closed padlock will be displayed in the second line if the key on the collimator
rear is in the automatic mode:
C0 L0
SID 0 0Al
Open padlock if the key on the collimator rear is in the manual position:
C0 L0
SID 0 0Al
The system may be set to indicate the angle reading.
In this case a value of the angle reading will be displayed in the second line, varying between
-90° (right hand side position), 0° (vertical position), 90° (left hand side position) and displayed:

C0 L0
-90°SID 0 0Al
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CANBUS MESSAGES
DESCRIPTION
Collimator R302 DACS features an open communication CanBus connected to boards
ASR001, ASR002 and ASR003 (if assembled).
CanBus messages used by the collimator are described in this Chapter; the addresses not
taken by the following messages may be used by other communications nodes without
interfering with normal collimator operation.
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CONFLICT WITH OTHER ADDRESSES IN AN EXISTING NETWORK, BASIC MESSAGE AND
CONTROL ADDRESSES MAY BE SUBSTITUTED USING THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN THE
INSTRUCTIONS RELATED TO CALIBRATION VIA RS 232: “PROGRAMMING VIA RS232”.

Collimator CanBus communication speed is set at: 500 kBit/s.

Should a different speed be required, programming is possible via RS232.
Basic addresses for the communication boards are:
• 0x700: To address controls and messages to board ASR001.
• 0x7A0: To address controls of board ASR002.
• 0x7F0: To address messages and controls for boards ASR002 e ASR003.
• 0x100: Transiting message between board ASR002 and ASR003
A CanBus data package features:
• ID: Characteristic address of the message.
• DLC: Message length.
• D0…D7: Message data, D0 is the first sent/received byte, D7 the last.
Whenever a 16 or 32 bit message is transmitted, the first byte is the most significant (MSB) and
the last byte the least significant (LSB).
Whenever a byte is bit defined, the following is assumed:
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b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

Where b7 is the most significant (MSB) bit and b0 the least significant (LSB).
QUICK START
SID, Cross, Long Values
SID, Cross and Long values are set by sending message 7A0 via CanBus.
Regulate:
• SID at 100 cm
• Cross at 430 mm
• Long at 130 mm
A message of the following type must be sent via CanBus:

ID DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
7A0 8 40 00 00 64 01 AE 00 82
length automatic SID values set at 100 Cross value set at 430 Long value set at 130
mode cm mm mm

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Setting of Automatic/Manual Mode
To set the collimator operating mode, message 7A0 must be sent via CanBus. A Cross/Long/
SID value must be entered:
• SID at 100 cm
• Cross at 430 mm
• Long at 130 mm
A message of the following type must be sent via CanBus to enable the automatic mode:

ID DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
7A0 8 40 00 00 64 01 AE 00 82
length automatic SID values set at 100 Cross value set at 430 Long value set at 130
mode cm mm mm

A message of the following type must be sent via CanBus to enable the manual mode:

ID DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
7A0 8 80 00 00 64 01 AE 00 82
length manual SID values set at 100 Cross value set at 430 Long value set at 130
mode cm mm mm

Status Messages
The status messages feature must be activated to received collimator status data. To do this,
set the time value in milliseconds of the message return frequency.
Status messages are activated with two messages:
• 7A7 - enables message transmission; 7F0 (SID, Cross, Long status and position); 7F1 (Fil-
ter and Flag)
To enable status messages 7F0 and 7F1 with a frequency of 100 ms.

ID DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
7A7 8 00 64 00 00 00 00 00 00
length Time in milliseconds
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Cross/Long
Once a movement message is sent, the status messages provide data related to collimator
movement, current position and possible movement errors.
Status message 7F0 give the current Cross/Long value.

ID D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
7F0 FLAGS xx yy zz CrossH CrossL LongH LongL
Byte Cross position Byte Long position

Cross = (CrossH<<8) + CrossL

Long = (LongH<<8) + LongL
When the device is moving, bit0 (with a value of D0) is set at 1. To detect errors during
movement, the D1 value of status message 7F9 must be analysed.
Messages are detailed with specific descriptions in this Chapter.

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ASR001 MESSAGES
CanBus Interface
The CanBus protocol uses 4 different CAN Ids as shown below.

ID Type Byt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 note

700h Remote 8 ‘L’ ‘H’ ‘1’ ‘0’ ‘F’ ‘1’ ‘0’ ‘0’ model
701h Data out 6 O I F Ch Cl Ris. --- --- status
702h Data in 4 01h Th TI R --- --- --- --- start cycle
702h Data in 1 02h --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Fan On
702h Data in 1 03h --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Fan Off
702h Data in 1 04h --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Laser On
702h Data in 1 05h --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Laser Off
703h Remote 8 ‘S’ ‘/’ ‘n’ xx xx xx xx xx Serial N.

Th,Ti = Time-on time expressed in hundredths of sec.

R = Soft start time expressed in tenths of sec.
O = Outputs status.
I = Input status.
F = AC main frequency detected.
Ch,Cl = Temperature sensor output.
Ris. = Reserved.
LED Operation
The green LED (position D8 on the board) flashes at 1 second intervals; a different flash- cycle
or no flashing indicates bad or faulty mains sync which, in turn, indicates a faulty board or
connection to a DC supply rather than AC.
The red LED (position D7 on the board) flickers briefly at every valid CanBus frame detected.
ASR002 MESSAGES
Standard Controls
0x7A0
ID Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7A ø ASR002 Input 8
ASR003 Output
0x7A ø ASR002 Input 3
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DLC=8:

D0

b7 If 1: Collimator manual control

b6 If 1: Collimator automatic control

b5 If 1: Cross closed

b4 If 1: Cross open

b3 If 1: Long closed

b2 If 1: Long open

b1 If 1: Iris closed

b0 If 1: Iris open

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D1

b7 Non ATS versions:

If 0: Enables temporarily the format limits (the value not Flash stored)
If 1: Disable temporarily the format limits (the value not Flash stored)
ATS versions
If 1: Inserts filter position 2 ; if used with bit 5 inserts the filter position 3

b6 Not used

b5 ATS version:
If 1: Inserts filter position 1; if used with bit 7, inserts the filter position 3

b4 Not used

b3 Not used

b2 Not used

b1 If 1: Filter change (non ATS versions)

b0 If 1: Lamp power-up to be transmitted to ASR001

Byte D2 is used exclusively to communicate with the ATS control panel. If the vertical
receptor has been given a different designation, D2 will always be 0.

D2

b7 Iris Freeze

b6 Not used

b5 Not used

b4 Not used

b3 If 1: System is aligned with the colimator to perform right lateral rays (-90 ) °
b2 °
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If 1: System is aglined with the collimator to perform upward vertical rays (180 ); not used in this application

b1 If 1 : System is aligned with the collimator to perform left lateral rays (+90)

b0 If 1: System is aligned with the collimator to perform downward vertical rays (0 ) °

D3 ...D7:

D3 Vertical SID in cm

D4 MSB vertical Cross format in mm

D5 LSB vertical Cross format in mm

D6 MSB vertical Long format in mm

D7 MSB vertical Long format in mm

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DLC=3
Flash Data Programming
D0 = 01h: Programs the torque value of Cross and Long motors; this value is sent to D1 byte (D2 is not used)
D0 = 02h: Programs the stabilization time value at the end of a Cross or Long motor movment; this value is sent in bytes
D1 and D2 as a 16 bit value
D0 = 03h Programs filter motor speed value; this value is sent in bytes D1 and D2 as a 16 bit value
D0 = 04h: Sets shutters at maximum format ignoring the request of bigger format via CAN Bus
D0 = 05h: Programs the Lamp ON time value; this value is sent in bytes D1 and D2 as a 16 bit value
D0 = 06h Programs the speed value of iris motor, this value is sent in bytes D1 and D2 as a 16 bit value (min. 200, max
10000, default 2000)

0x7A1

Lateral Formats Left, Right

ID Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7A1 Input per ASR002 8

0x7A1

D0 MSB left Cross format in mm

D1 LSB left Cross format in mm

D2 MSB left Long format in mm

D3 LSB left Long format in mm

D4 MSB right Cross format in mm

D5 LSB right Cross format in mm

D6 MSB right Long format in mm

D7 LSB right Long format in mm

0x7A2
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SID Measurement

ID Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7A2 Input per ASR002 8

0x7A2

D0 MSB lateral SID in mm

D1 LSB lateral SID in mm

D2..D7 Not used

0x7A3

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Filter Change

ID Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7A3 Input per ASR002 8

Byte D0 may assume the following values:

01h: Filter change. In this case byte D1 transmits filter position data (00h...03h)
02h: Requests CanBus number (see messages 0x7F2)

0x7A4,
These messages are not used.

0x7A5
Long and Cross Shutter Values.

ID Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7A5 Input per ASR002 8

D0 = Indicates whether frequency values received must be Flash stored to be used at

subsequent power-ups or not stored.

D0 = 00h Not Flash stored (the frequency values will be used until ASR002 powers down).
D0 = 01h Flash stores (the frequency values will be used at subsequent ASR002 power-ups).
D1, D2 Show a frequency value for a manual shutter movement, the valid values are from 100
to 5000 Hz (0064 h...1388 h).

D3, D4 show a value of factor that multiplies frequency of shutters automatic movement, that
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valid values are from 1 x to 100 x (0001 h...0064 h)

D5, D6, D7 not used.

0x7A6
Software version readout.

ID Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7A6 Input per ASR002 8

Board ASR002 responds with string:

CH10F2.09R11
Which stands for:
hardware 1.0
firmware 2.09R11

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0x7A7
Enables shutter positioning messages:

ID Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7A7 Input per ASR002 8

0x7A7

D0 MSB transmission time 0x7F0, 0x7F1 messages in msec

D1 LSB transmission time 0x7F0, 0x7F1 messages in msec

D2..D7 Not used

If set time is shorter than 100 msec, the messages will be sent once only.
If the value is the same or greater, the messages will be repeated at a value equal to the set
time value.
In the case of an ATS receptor, default time of the message 7F0 is set at 200 ms. In all other
cases the messages are disabled at power-up.

0x7A8

0x7A8

D0 MSB transmisson time 0x7F8 messages in msec

D1 LSB transmission time 0x7F8 messages in msec

D2 MSB transmission time 0x7F9 messages in msec

D3 LSB transmission time 0x7F9 messages in msec

D4 MSB transmission time 0x7FA messages in msec

D5 LSB transmission time 0x7FA messages in msec

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D6 MSB transmission time 0x7FB messages in msec

D7 LSB transmission time 0x7FB messages in msec

If the set time is shorter than 100 msec, the messages will be sent once only. If the value is
the same or greater, the messages will be repeated at a value equal to the set time value.
Messages 0x7F8, 0x7FA and 0x7FB are not implemented in this software version.

0x7A9
Set the Light Source Time

ID Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7A9 Input per ASR002 8

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0x7A9

D0 Lamp Timer setting in seconds (5 to 60 seconds)

D1..D7 Not used

0x7AA
Switches the system in configuration mode.

ID Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7AA Input per ASR002 8
Output per ASR002

D0

b7 Not used

b6 Not used

b5 Not used

b4 Not used

b3 Not used

b2 Not used

b1 Not used

b0 Not used

D1

b7 If 1: Cassette presence in left Bucky

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b6 Not used

b5 Not used

b4 Not used

b3 Not used

b2 Not used

b1 Not used

b0 Not used

D2

b7 Not used

b6 If 1: Cross closed

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b5 If 1: Cross open

b4 If 1: Long closed

b3 If 1: Long open

b2 If 1: Right cassette presence

b1 If 1:Cassette presence in right Bucky

b0 If 1: Left cassette presence

D3

b7 If 1: Select lateral SID position 4

b6 If 1: Selects lateral SID position 5

b5 If 1: Request for filter positioning on position 2 (1 Al 0.2 Cu)

b4 If 1: Request for filter positioning on position 1 (1AL 0.1Cu)

b3 If 1: Select lateral SID position 1

b2 Not used

b1 If 1: Request for filter positioning on position 0 (0 Al)

b0 Not used

D4

b7 Not used

b6 If 1: Inclinometer excluded

b5 Not used

b4 If 1: Selects SID lateral position 7 (panoramic 2)

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b3 If 1: Selects SID lateral position 6 (panoramic 1)

b2 If 1. Selects SID lateral position 3

b1 If 1: Selects SID lateral position 2

b0 Not used

D5

b7 Not used

b6 Not used

b5 Not used

b4 If 1: Controls lamp ON/OFF

b3 If 1: Request for filter positioning on position 3 (1 Al)

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b2 Not used

b1 Not used

b0 Not used

D6

b7 Not used

b6 Not used

b5 Not used

b4 If 1: Indicates calibration jumper setting on board ASR003

b3 Not used

b2 Not used

b1 Not used

b0 Not used

D7

b7 If 1: Cassette in vertical Bucky

b6 Not used

b5 Not used

b4 If 1: Indicates manual control setting

b3 If 1: Indicates tomography control

b2 Not used

b1 Not used
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b0 Not used

0x7AB, 0x7AC, 0x7AD, 0x7AE, 0x7AF

These messages are not used.

STATUS Messages

0x7F0
Collimator responds:

ID Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7F0 Output per ASR002 8

D0

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b7 Not used

b6 If 1: Lamp is ON

b5 Not used

b4 Not used

b3 Not used

b2 Not used

b1 Not used

b0 If 1: Collimator in manual mode (standard receptor)

If 1: Collimator in automatic mode (ATS receptor)

D1

b7 Not used

b6 Not used

b5 Not used

b4 Not used

b3 Not used

b2 Not used

b1 Filter positon 2 (ATS receptor)

b0 Filter position 1 (ATS receptor)

0x7F0

D1 Not used

D2 Not used
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D3 Vertical SID in cm

D4 MSB vertical Cross format in mm

D5 LSB vertical Cross format in mm

D6 MSB vertical Long format in mm

D7 LSB vertical Long format in mm

0x7F1
Collimator responds:

ID Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7F1 Output per ASR002 8

0x7F1

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D0 Used only for ATS receptor, trasmits codes

D1 Used only for ATS receptor, trasmits codes

D2 Not used

D3 Current filter selection (0: 0 Al, 1: 1 Al 0.1 Cu, 2: 1 Al 0.2 Cu, 3: 1 Al)

D4 MSD lateral SID in mm

For ATS receptor, trasmits codes

D5 For ATS receptor, trasmits codes

LSB lateral SID in mm

D6 Not used

D7 Not used

0x7F2
Indicates the serial number.

ID Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7F2 Input per ASR002 8

0x7F2

D0 ‘S’

D1 ‘/’

D2 ‘N’

D3 First digit of serial number

D4 Second digit of serial number

D5 Third digit of serial number

D6 Fourth digit of serial number

D7 Fifth digit of serial number

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0x7F3, 0x7F4, 0x7F5, 0x7F6, 0x7F7

Messages, not used.

0x7F8
Not used; transmission time may be used for future applications.

0x7F9
Indicates the light source status.

ID Tipo/Type DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7F9 Output per ASR002 8
or ASR003

D0

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b7 If 1: Indicates that at least one shutter (Cross or Long) is completely closed

b6 Not used

b5 If 1: Incates that collimator is in the automatic or manual mode (red LED off)

b4 Not used

b3 Not used

b2 Not used

b1 Not used

b0 If 1: Light ON

D1

b7 Not used

b6 Not used

b5 Not used

b4 Not used

b3 If 1: Key in the manual position

b2 If 1: Indicates collimator in the automatic mode (LED green)

b1 If 1: Indicates collimator not operational (red LED)

b0 If 1: Indicates collimator manual operation (yellow LED)

D2

b7 If 1: Unit of measurement inches (0=centimetres)

b6 Not used
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b5 If 1: Language - English (0=Italian)

b4 If 1: Fixed Vertical SID selection

b3 If 1: Filter present

b2 If 1: Iris present

b1 If 1: Long present

b0 If 1: Cross pressent

D3

b7 Not used

b6 Not used

b5 Not used

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b4 Not used

b3 If 1: Lateral left Bucky

b2 If 1: Lateral right Bucky

b1 If 1: Vertical Bucky

b0 If 1: Differential vertical SID selection

D4

b7 Not used

b6 If 1: SID reading enabled

b5 Not used

b4 If 1: Lateral CAN SID selection

b3 If 1: CAN left lateral receptor

b2 If 1: Lateral right CAN receptor

b1 If 1: Vertical CAN receptor

b0 If 1: Filtering selection 2 mm (0 = 1 mm)

D5 Not used

D6

b7 Not used

b6 Not used
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b5 Not used

b4 Not used

b3 Not used

b2 If 1: Flash has been updated with a new configuration value

b1 If 1: Flash has been reloaded with default values

b0 If 1: Error in data load from Flash

D7 Not used

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

MINIMUM FILTRATION REQUIREMENT

To indicate compliance with 21 CFR, sub-chapter J, part 1020 of Performance Standard it is
necessary for the assembler to perform a series of tests.
Description of test methods are illustrated in this chapter but factors, such as experience,
availability of equipment and tolerance on compliance are referred directly to the Safety
Standards covering Electro-medical equipment.

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES REQUIRE THAT X-RADIATION BE

PRODUCED. TAKE ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS THAT NO PART OF HUMAN
BEING IS EXPOSED TO X-RADIATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT.

The above HVL requirements can be met if it is demonstrated that the aluminium equivalent in
the primary beam is not less than that shown in the following table:

Minimum Filtration Requirement - Beam Quality (HVL)

Designed Measured Minimum HVL
Operating Range Operating (mm. Of Al) X-ray
(kVp) Potential (kVp) System

30 0.3
Below 50 40 0.4
50 0.5
51 1.2
From 51 a70 60 1.3
70 1.5
71 2.1
80 2.3
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90 2.5
100 2.7
Above 71 110 3.0
120 3.2
130 3.5
140 3.8
150 4.1

The information contained in the above table was extracted from the Code of Federal
Regulations FDA 21 1020.30 (m).
Type 100 Aluminium Alloy (as given in “ALUMINUM STANDARDS AND DATA” verification of
compliance).

Visual Determination of Half-Value Layer (HVL)

The above HVL requirements can be met if it is demonstrated that the aluminium equivalent in
the primary beam is not less than that shown in the following Total Filtration table:

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Total Filtration Of Primary Beam In Aluminium Equivalence

Total Filtration (mm Al

Operating Voltage (kVp)
Equivalent)

Below 50 0.5
From 51 to 70 1.5
Over 70 2.2

The Aluminium equivalence of each component in the primary beam (X-ray tube and housing,
beam limiting device and any additional filtration in the system) is specified on the component,
in the technical data attached to the component or can be measured. Determine the total
aluminium equivalence in the primary beam and make sure that it is equal or greater than those
specified in the above Table Total Filtration of Primary Beam in Aluminium Equivalence.

Quick-Check of Minimum Filtration Requirement at a Particular kVp

If the total inherent filtration cannot be seen, then the HVL must be obtained with the following
procedures:
The HVL in millimetres of aluminium in the system under test must be compared with those
specified in Table Minimum Filtration Requirement - Beam Quality (HVL) and must be
greater than or equal to the values shown in the table.
a) Direct the central X-ray beam perpendicular and in the center of a RAD-Check instrument.
Determine the exact distance from the X-ray tube focal spot to the window of the collimator
(273 mm - 10.75"). Place the input area of the RAD-CHECK at an equal distance from the
collimator window. Collimate the beam to an area slightly larger than the detector.
b) Make an exposure at a pre-selected technique factor of 90 kVp and appropriate mA and time
values with no added filtration in the beam; record the reading.
Using the type 1100 Aluminium Alloy, tape a total of 2.5 mm of Aluminium to the window of
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the collimator. Make an exposure using the same technique factors; record the reading.
c) Verify that the radiation read with the 2.5 mm Al in the beam is greater or equal to 50% of
the radiation read with no filtration in the beam.
Standard Absorber Method
The HVL determination obtained from the following procedures are to be compared with those
illustrated in the Table - Minimum Filtration Requirement - Beam Quality (HVL). The HVL
in millimetres of aluminium obtained during the test must be greater or equal than the values
listed in the above mentioned table.
a) Direct the central X-ray beam perpendicular and in the center of a RAD-Check instrument.
Determine the exact distance from the X-ray tube focal spot to the window of the collimator
(273 mm - 10.75"). Place the input area of the RAD-CHECK at an equal distance from the
collimator window. Collimate the beam to an area slightly larger than the detector.
b) Select a tube potential of 100 kVp and appropriate mA and seconds, with no added filtration
in the beam make an exposure and record the reading. Using a set of several sheets of 1100
Aluminium Alloy, each having a thickness of 0.5 or 1.0 mm, tape the filtration to the window
of the collimator. Make an exposure for each increments of filtration and record the reading.

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c) Plot the exposure readings (log scale) versus the total added filtration thickness on semi-log
paper; see the sample hereunder.
d) Verify that HLV values in the useful beam for the above specific tube potential is not less
than the values shown in Table - Minimum Filtration Requirement - Beam Quality (HVL).

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VISUAL DEFINITION OF X-RAY VERSUS LIGHT FIELD

Chapter - COLLIMATOR CALIBRATION - paragraph - Light-Field to X-ray Field Alignment.

FIELD SIZE INDICATION

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Chapter- ADJUSTMENTS, paragraph Field Size Indication.

CROSSHAIR ALIGNMENT
CHAPTER- ADJUSTMENTS, PARAGRAPH CROSSHAIR ALIGNMENT.

LIGHT FIELD ILLUMINATION INTENSITY

a) When a light field simulating the X-Ray field is used the illumination provided at 100 cm.
cannot be less than: 160 lux [(21 CFR 1020.31 (d) (2) (ii)].
b) Place the Focus of the X-Ray tube at 100 cm. from the table top were the light field as been
projected. Open the collimator's shutters to assure that each quadrant of the light field is
larger than the measuring area of the photometer.
c) Check that the voltage specified by the manufacturer is applied to the lamp, make certain
that all surfaces in the light beam are clean and unobstructed.
d) Place a photometer capable of reading up to 160 lux in the centre of each of the four
quadrants of the light field.

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e) Turn on the light beam and read the light intensity, subtract to it the ambient lighting,
previously determined.
f) Verify that the average illumination is higher than 160 lux.
g) Verify that the contrast ratio is performed between two points:
• The first point at 3 mm outside the edge of the light field.
• The second point at 3 mm inside the edge of the light field.
These measurements are to be performed with the probe of the lux metre set at 1 mm
aperture.
h) Record the measured values including all data regarding the instrument and voltage
employed.

EMC COMPLIANCE
Electromagnetic Emissions

The R108F DHHS colimator is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment. The purchaser or user of the
R108F DHHS should assure that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as described below:

Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment- Guidance

RF emissions Group 1 The Collimator R108F DHHS needs special precautions
CISPR 11 regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service
according to the EMC report.
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect
the collimator R108F DHHS.

RF emissions Class [A] This R108F DHHS is suitable for use in all establishments other
CISPR 11 than domestic and those directly connected to the low voltage
power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic
Harmonic emissions [Not applicable] purposes.
IEC 61000-3-2 Warning
This equipment is intended for use by healthcare
Voltage fluctuations/flicker [Not applicable]
professionals only.
emissions This equipment may cause radio interference or may
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IEC 61000-3-3 disrupt the operation of nearby equipment. It may be necessary to

take mitigation measures, such as re-orienting or relocating the
collimator R108F DHHS or shielding the location.

CISPR 14 N.A. This Collimator is not suitable for interconnection with other
equipment.

CISPR 15 N.A. This Collimator is not suitable for interconnection with other
equipment.

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Electromagnetic Immunity for All Equipment and Systems
Collimator R108F DHHS is intended for use in the electromagnetic environmenmt specified below. The customer or the user
should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Immunity IEC 60601 Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment

Test Level Level

Electrostatic 6 kV contact EN 60601-1-2 Hospital

discharge (ESD) 8 kV air test level
IEC 61000-4-2

Electronical fast 2 kV for power EN 60601-1-2 Hospital

transient/burst supply lines test level
IEC 61000-4-4 1 kV for input/output
lines >3m

Surge 1 kV differential mode EN 60601-1-2 Hospital

IEC 61000-4-5 2 kV common mode test level

Voltage dips, short 0% Un for 0.5 cycles. EN 60601-1-2 Hospital

interruptions and 40% Unfor 5 cycles test level
voltage variations
70% Un for 25 cycles
on power supply
input lines 0% Un for 5 s
IEC 61000-4-11

Power frequency 3 A/m EN 60601-1-2 Hospital

(50/60 Hz) test level
magnetic field
IEC 61000-4-8
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Electromagnetic Immunity

The R108F DHHS collimator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the
user of the collimator should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Immunity Test IEC 60601 Test Compliance Electromagnetic

Level Level Environment
Portable and mobile RF
communications equipment should be
used no closer to any part of the
R108F DHHS, including cables, then
the
recommended separation distance
calculated from the equation
applicable to the frequency of the
transmitter.
Recommended Separation Distance

Radiated RF 3V 3 V/m d=1.2 √P 80 MHz to 800MHz d=2.3

IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2,5 GHz √P 800 MHz to 2.5GHz

Conducted RF 3 V/m 3V d= 1.2 x √P

IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 GHz

Where P is the maximum output power

rating of the transmitter in watts (W)
according to the transmitter
manufacturer and d is the
recommended separation distance in
metres (m).

Field strengths from fixed RF

transmitters, as determined by an
electromagnetic site survey, should be
less than the compliance level in each
frequency range.
Interference may occur in the vicinity of
equipment marked with the following
symbol:
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Recommended Separation Distances for Non-Life Supporting Equipment

Collimator R108F DHHS is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are
controlled. The customer or the user of the collimator can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum
distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the collimator as recommended below,
according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.

Separation Distance According to Frequency of Transmitter

Rated Maximum Output (m)
Power of Transmitter
W 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2,5 GHz
d= 1.2 x √P d = 1.2 x √P d 0 2.3 x √P

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 maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in metres (m) can
be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of
the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.

NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.

NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection
from structures, objects and people.
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COVER REMOVAL

(1).

TIGHTEN THE FOUR ALLEN

SCREWS TO ALLOW REMOVAL
OF THE COVER.

(2).

REMOVE THE FRONT PANEL

BY UNSCREWING THE TWO
DOWELS PER KNOB.

(3).

REMOVE THE SNAP-FIT

FRONT PANEL BY PRESSING IT
OFF AS SHOW IN THE
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PHOTOGRAPH.

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(4).

DISCONNECT THE
CONNECTOR.

(5).

IN COLLIMATORS WITH
MEASURING TAPES, REMOVE
THE TAPE STOP BY LIFTING IT
OFF WITH A SCREW DRIVER.
GENTLY EASE THE TAPE INTO
ITS CONTAINER WITHIN THE
COLLIMATOR.

(6).

TURN THE COLLIMATOR OVER

AND UNSCREW THE FOUR
SCREWS.
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(7).

REMOVE THE REAR COVER BY

UNSCREWING THE THREE
SCREWS.

(8).

PLACE THE COLLIMATOR

LOWER SIDE DOWN AND
SLIGHTLY RAISE.
SLIP THE SEMI-CIRCLE OUT.

(9).

EASE THE COVER UPWARDS

GENTLY.
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THIS WILL ALSO RELEASE THE

SMALL PANEL.

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ACCESS TO COLLIMATOR COMPONENTS
ASR001

ACCESS THE COLLIMATOR BOARD ASR001, TAPE MEASURE AND LASER BY REMOVING:
• the knobs
• the collimator front panel
• ASR002 board

Retractable Tape Measure

Use of the retractable tape measure in collimators with this feature:

The type of tape measure used is a standard tape mounted on a radiological
unit. The tape starts with values that correspond to the focus/collimator lower
edge distance; maximum radiological measurement with the tape is 2 m max
even though, for purely mechanical reasons, maximum tape extension is 3 m
max. STOP is evident immediately after the maximum mechanical value.
Forcing and/or extending the tape beyond this point will cause the following
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inconveniences:
• Breakage of the tape or,
• Distortion of the tape or,
• Impossibility of retracting the tape into its lodging because the grip of the
spring has been forced and hook-up is consequently distorted.
NOTE: DO NOT EXTEND THE TAPE BEYOND THE INDICATION OF STOP.

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ASR002

ACCESS THE COLLIMATOR BOARD ASR002 BY REMOVING THE KNOBS AND/OR THE COLLIMATOR
FRONT PANEL.

Power Supply

ACCESS THE COLLIMATOR POWER SUPPLY AND LONG POTENTIOMETER BY REMOVING

COLLIMATOR BACK PANEL.
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Cross Potentiometer

ACCESS THE CROSS POTENTIOMETER BY REMOVING THE WHOLE COVER, SEE CHAPTER- COVER
REMOVAL.

Longitudinal Adjustment

ACCESS THE TRANSVERSAL ADJUSTMENT PARTS BY REMOVING THE LATERAL PLATE.

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ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:
THIS IS PROVIDED AS AN AID TO THE END USER. RALCO IS NOT
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE ALTERING OF PRESET
FACTORY CONFIGURATIONS.

ADJUSTMENTS HAVE BEEN PRESET AT THE FACTORY PRIOR TO SHIPMENT

OF THE COLLIMATOR. SHOULD ANY PROBLEM ARISE REQUIRING THE
NEED TO RECALIBRATE, PLEASE CONTACT RALCO FOR ASSISTANCE BEFORE
PROCEEDING WITH THE ADJUSTMENT.

CROSSHAIR ADJUSTMENT
• Activate the light field.
• Adjust the light field to a narrow line for each pair of shutters
by turning the two knobs alternately.
• Check that the project cross line is exact halfway between
the edges of the shutters, see Fig. Cross Line.
• If adjustment is required, remove the cover from the sides
and bottom of the collimator, see Chapter - COVER
REMOVAL.
• Loosen the four screws securing the plastic panel and
adjust the cross lines to coincide with the light lines, see Fig. Cross Line
Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.
• Tighten the screws.
MECHANICAL MOTION STOP ADJUSTMENT
The purpose of these stops is to prevent stressing the control shafts of the shutters at the two
limits of travel. This is done by limiting rotation of the control shafts.
• Adjustment of these stops will not be required unless:
• The shutters can not be completely closed or opened to the largest size.
• Torsion is felt at one or both ends of the travel.
• The shutters themselves appear to limit the motion rather than the stops.

ADJUSTMENT OF THE STOPS

CLOSED Stop - Long Shutters
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• Remove the rear cover, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL.

• Loosen the Allen screw on the cam located on the right shaft under the lever of an upper
movement, see Fig. Close Stop Long Shutters.
• Set the shutters to the closed position. Take care not to use more pressure than necessary
to check that the shutters touch.
• Check that shutters are closed.
• Rotate the cam stop to a standstill and tighten the screw.
• Open and close the shutters several times to check that they close and open completely
and that, when they close, the cam touches the stop.
CLOSED Stop - Cross Shutters
• Remove the collimator cover, see Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.
• Tighten the screw on the upper rear part of the collimator on the right, see Fig. Close Stop
Cross Shutters.
• Close the shutters several times to check that they close completely.

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• Loosen the screw until it touches the gear and check that when the shutters close, the gear
touches the stop.
• Open and close the shutters several times to check that they close and open completely
and that, when they close, the cam touches the stop.
• Tighten the fixing nut on the screw.

Fig. Close Stop Long Shutters Fig. Close Stop Cross Shutters

OPEN Stop - Long Shutters

• Remove the collimator covers, see Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.
• Remove the two lateral, leaded panels.
• Loosen the two screws on the right side of the collimator, see Fig. Long Shutters.
• Activate the light field and open the shutters to 43 cm (17”) projection at 100 cm (40").
• Tighten the two screws until they touch the shutter support levers.
• Open and close the shutters several times and make sure that both levers touch the
screws.
• Tighten the fixing nut on the screw.
OPEN Stop - Cross Shutters
• Remove the collimator covers, see Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.
• Remove the two lateral, leaded panels.
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• Tighten the screw on the left side of the collimator, see Fig. Cross Shutters.
• Activate the light field and open the shutters to 43 cm (17”)projection at 100 cm (40").
• Loosen the screw until the head touches the shutter support lever.
• Open and close the shutters several times and make sure that both levers touch the
screws.
• Tighten the fixing nut on the screw.

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Fig. Long Shutters Fig. Cross Shutters

Potentiometer Adjustment
Potentiometers are located as follows:
Cross - right lateral wall - remove the cover to access, see Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.
Long - back wall, upper left side - remove the rear cover to access, see Chapter - COVER
REMOVAL.
Adjust by loosening the Allen screw on the gear and turning the potentiometer shaft, see Fig.
Potentiometer Long Shutters and Fig. Potentiometer Cross Shutters that follows.
Potentiometer Long Shutters Fig. Potentiometer Cross Shutters
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LASER LIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Class II laser beam < 1 m W - wavelength = 645 mm.

CAUTION: CLASS II LASER SYSTEM. DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM.

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• Remove the part of the cover to access the point of

adjustment, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL
• The line is to fall on a perpendicular cross-line on
the anti-dust plastic panel near the collimator con-
trols.
• Adjust the position of the line by rotating or moving
the base of the laser system.
• To rotate the laser system, loosen the Allen screw
on the metal strip holding the laser, see Fig. Laser
Control.
• Tighten the Allen screw when the laser beam falls
on or is parallel to the bisector line drawn on the
anti-dust panel.

PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE

TO THE SCREW. THE LASER SHELL IS PLASTIC
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AND EXCESSIVE PRESSURE COULD CRACK THE

PLASTIC AND POSSIBLY SHORT-CIRCUIT THE
LASER.

• Shift the laser system by loosening the two screws holding the laser system base to the
beam limiting device front plate.
• Move the base until the laser beam falls over the perpendicular bisector line on the
anti-dust panel.
• Tighten the two screws.

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Fig. Laser Control
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TROUBLESHOOTING
A faulty Collimator must not be used until it is repaired and checked.
The use of a faulty collimator might impair the safety of the operator and patient.
Before returning the collimator to Ralco for repair, please make sure that the fault is not caused
by one of the problems listed below. If the indications provided fail to solve your fault, please
make sure that you obtain a Return number (RMA) from Ralco for the collimator, see
Chapter - GENERAL, paragraph Repairs.
Light Source
Problem Cause Solution
Collimator supplied Check: Supply/Tension/Current/
incorrectly Polarity/Fuses
The light source fails to
switch ON Check item
Faulty light source Replace if necessary, see Chapter-
SUBSTITUTIONS

Centring
Problem Cause Solution
The light field of the The mirror or light See Chapter- CALIBRATION,
collimator is not source are not paragraph Light Field to X-ray Field
centered positioned correctly Alignment

Shutters
Problem Cause Solution
Adjustment procedures,
Photocells are faulty see Chapter- ADJUSTMENTS
Shutters do not hold
or incorrectly
position or substitute them,
calibrated
see Chapter- SUBSTITUTIONS
External electronics Consult the manual supplied with the
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faulty unit that controls the collimator

Shutters fail to move
Substitute the motor,
The motor is faulty
see Chapter- SUBSTITUTIONS

Additional Filtration
Problem Cause Solution
Consult the manual supplied with the
Faulty electronics
Additional Filtration: unit that controls the collimator

Does not position Substitute in case of a fault,

correctly or Fails to The photocell is faulty see Chapter- SUBSTITUTIONS
change or incorrectly
calibrated Calibrate whenever necessary,
see Chapter- ADJUSTMENTS

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SUBSTITUTIONS
SUBSTITUTION OF THE HALOGEN LAMP

WARNING: NOT IMMEDIATELY TOUCH THE DISSIPATER WITH YOUR FINGERS

IT COULD BE HOT AND CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP, THE SOCKET, OR THE LAMP BRACKET
WITH YOUR FINGER. THEY CAN BE VERY HOT AND CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP WITH YOUR FINGERS, EVEN WHEN
IT IS COLD.OIL FROM YOUR SKIN WILL CAUSE THE LAMP TO CRACK AND
POSSIBLY EXPLODE. IF YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE LAMP, WIPE THE SURFACE
WITH ALCOHOL, THEN HANDLE THE LAMP WITH A PIECE OF PAPER.

• Disconnect power supply.

• Remove the part of the cover and/or the knobs to access the component, see Chapter-
COVER REMOVAL.
• Remove the lamp protection heat sink.
• Carefully remove the faulty lamp.
• Substitute the lamp with an identical lamp.
• Make sure that the lamp pins are completely inserted in the lamp-holder.
• Check on light field/X-ray field correspondence, see Chapter- ADJUSTMENTS.
• If necessary remove the lamp, rotate it 180° axially and reinsert.
SUBSTITUTION OF SQUARE-FIELD MOTORS
• Disconnect supply.
• Remove the front panel and cover, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL.
• Extract the connector to the external board.
• Remove the motor and support and substitute with an identical item.
• Remount the support with new motor - do not tighten the screws.
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• Tighten the two screws.

• Plug the external board connector to the board.
• Remount the panel and cover.
PLASTIC GEARS ARE NOT ALWAYS UNIFORM; POSSIBLE DEFORMATIONS COULD BLOCK
OR STIFFEN THE MOVEMENT.
CHECK THAT ALL-OPEN TO ALL CLOSED MOVEMENT OF SHUTTERS IS UNIFORM AND
ADJUST GEAR PLAY TO A MINIMUM.

Substitution of Long /Cross Potentiometers

• Disconnect supply to the collimator.
• To identify the potentiometer that needs to be substituted, see Chapter- ADJUSTMENTS,
paragraph Potentiometer Adjustment.
• Unscrew the potentiometer support fixing screws.
• Unsolder the wires connecting the potentiometer pins; identify the cables and their position.
• Unscrew the two potentiometer stops and remove the gear on the potentiometer shaft.

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• Substitute with an identical potentiometer and mount the gear on the shaft without tighten-
ing the screw.
• Solder the wires and remount the potentiometer support.
• Calibrate the potentiometers, see Chapter - ADJUSTMENTS.
Substitution of the Mirror

• Remove the collimator cover, front

panel and rear cover, see Chapter-
COVER REMOVAL.
• Remove the collimator lateral protec-
tion walls.
• Remove the mirror shaft stop on the
left side of the collimator.

• Remove the two screws on the upper

right partition (1,2) and the mirror stop
screw (3).
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• Remove the screw on the cable stops.

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• Remove the cable stop located on front

partition - upper right hand side.

• Remove the screw on the rear partition

of the collimator - upper left hand side.

• Lift the upper part of the right hand par-

tition.
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• Remove the two screws holding the

mirror and its shaft support.
• Substitute the mirror and remount in
reverse order.

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SPARE PARTS

WHEN ORDERING SPARE PARTS, THE CUSTOMER IS REQUESTED TO SPECIFY THE

COLLIMATOR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER.

THE SPARE PARTS LISTED BELOW REFER TO THE STANDARD MODEL ONLY.

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PERSONALIZATION PAGE TO VERIFY WHICH SPARE PARTS

MAKE UP YOUR CUSTOMIZED MODEL.

Labels

LABEL 1A LABEL 1B LABEL 2

LABEL 1C
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LABEL 3A LABEL 3B LABEL 4

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LABEL 5 LABEL 6 LABEL 7

Fig. Standard Labels - Laser (Red Laser Line).

Fig. DHHS Labels - Laser (Red Laser Line).
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Fig. Standard Labels - Laser (Red Laser Line) and LED

(Optional Item RO 333)

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R302 DACS/A - R302 DACS/A DHHS STANDARD
Cod. Description
RS 006 Halogen lamp, 24 V - 100 W
RS 033 Lamp holder
RS 178 Knob
RS 220 Step Motor - square shutters
RS 282 Potentiometer for Cross, Long, filter
RS 394 Right accessory guide
RS 395 Left accessory guide
RS 402 Lateral access panel
RS 403 Upper semicircular cover
RS 409 Laser
RS 578 Lamp holder support
RS 596 Screw, TC M3x25 mm
RS 649 Retractable tape measure
RS 777 Internal ASR001 power supply board
RS 778 Internal ASR002 motor control board
RS 780 Glass mirror with support
RS 781 Key assembly
RS 929 Cover
RS 997 Front panel
RS 1107 Antidust panel
RS 1249 Rear cover
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Parts Breakdown
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OPTIONAL ITEMS
This collimator may have the following optional items; a detailed description is provided in this
chapter.

RO 001/A Fixed Mounting Flange

Thickness of this mounting flange is 20 mm.
When the collimator is assembled check the collimator to Focal Spot Alignment
(Primary Shutter Cut-Off).
Inspect the four images of the four collimator shutters which form the edges of the x-ray field.
A definitely indistinct edge indicates that the primary shutter, close to the focal spot, is the one
forming the line, rather than the outermost shutter.
To correct the condition, use the four mounting/centering adjustment screws to shift the
collimator in the direction of the indistinct line. Repeat the test film exposure after making the
adjustment.
THE HEEL EFFECT WILL CAUSE THE FIELD TOWARD THE CATHODE TO BE SLIGHTLY LESS SHARP
THAN ON THE OTHER THREE SIDES. THIS IS NORMAL AND CANNOT BE CORRECTED BY
ADJUSTMENT. IN ADDITION, AN X-RAY TUBE OF 12° OR LESS TARGET ANGLE WILL PRODUCE AN
ASYMMETRICALLY SHAPED FIELD WHEN A LARGE FIELD SIZE IS USED AT SHORT SID, BECAUSE OF
ANODE CUT-OFF EFFECT. THIS IS NORMAL AND MAY NOT BE CORRECTED BY ADJUSTMENT.
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RO 002 Iron Spacer

This accessory is used for the mounting

flange; 1.5 mm thickness.

RO 041 Mylar Mirror

Mylar mirror, internal filtration equivalent at

minimum 0.3 mm Al.
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RO 051 Rotating Mounting Flange
This accessory is used to rotate the collimator assembled to the X-ray tube.
• Flange thickness: 18 mm
• Flange diameter: 136 mm
When the collimator is assembled check the collimator to Focal Spot Alignment
(Primary Shutter Cut-Off).
Inspect the four images of the four collimator shutters which form the edges of the X-ray field.
A definitely indistinct edge indicates that the primary shutter, close to the focal spot, is the one
forming the line, rather than the outermost shutter.
To correct the condition, use the four mounting/centering adjustment screws to shift the
collimator in the direction of the indistinct line. Repeat the test film exposure after making the
adjustment.

THE HEEL EFFECT WILL CAUSE THE FIELD TOWARD THE CATHODE TO BE SLIGHTLY LESS SHARP
THAN ON THE OTHER THREE SIDES. THIS IS NORMAL AND CANNOT BE CORRECTED BY
ADJUSTMENT. IN ADDITION, AN X-RAY TUBE OF 12° OR LESS TARGET ANGLE WILL PRODUCE AN
ASYMMETRICALLY SHAPED FIELD WHEN A LARGE FIELD SIZE IS USED AT SHORT SID, BECAUSE OF
ANODE CUT-OFF EFFECT. THIS IS NORMAL AND MAY NOT BE CORRECTED BY ADJUSTMENT.
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RO 055/B Fixed Mounting Flange

Thickness of this mounting flange is 18 mm.

RO 063 Final Control Testing

This test provides higher control to check 100% of the production lot to verify product quality
from beginning to end of the production cycle.
Final tests include:
• Light field illumination intensity (if applicable),
• Light field to X-ray field alignment (if applicable),
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• X-ray leakage test,

• Edge contrast (if applicable),
• Operation and electronic check up.

RO 074 Customized External Cover Color

The customer can specify a collimator cover color. Ralco’s standard color is RAL9003.

RO 082 Mirror
Glass mirror, 0.8 mm thickness, inherent filtration 1 mm Al equivalent. With this mirror, the
collimator equivalent filtration value of 2 mm Al is reduced to 1 mm Al.

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RO 096 Customized Wiring
Customized electrical wiring, if ordered please see Chapter- PERSONALIZATIONS, paragraph
Wiring Diagram.

RO 107 Customized Knobs

The customer can specify the required knob color.

RO 109 Customized Front Panel Frame

The customer can specify the required frame color.

RO 111 Customization of Front Panel

The customer can customize the front panel adding, for example, the Company Logo and/or
the Company colors.

RO 146 Extension Connection Cable

Shielded connecting cable with 9 leads.

RO 161 Plastic Spacer Guides

Pair of plastic rail guides designed to protect
the ionization chamber and allow the insertion
of other accessories.
CAUTION
PAY ATTENTION TO THE DISTANCE OF LOWER
GUIDES THAT COULD BE GREATER THAN THE
DISTANCE OF UPPER GUIDES.
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RO 185/A Fixed Mounting Flange

This accessory is used to install the

collimator to the X-ray tube.
• 20 mm thickness

RO 202 Auto Centering Top Cover

This accessory is designed to precisely install
the collimator to the X-ray tube with a metal
flange and without any additional adjustment
of light field to X-ray field.
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RO 203 Auto-Centering Siemens Type Cover
This cover is designed to allow the attachment of
the collimator to a Siemens X-ray tube.

NOTE
RALCO RECOMMENDS FOLLOWING THE BELOW PROCEDURE, DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE COLLIMATOR
EQUIPPED WITH THE SIEMENS TOP COVER TO THE X-RAY TUBE. THE CORRECTLY PERFORMED PROCEDURE
ALLOWS THE COLLIMATOR TO ROTATE FREELY.
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE THE COLLIMATOR FROM ITS PACKAGING AND PLACE IT ON A FLAT SURFACE,
2. UNSCREW ALL 3 FIXING SCREWS OF THE COLLIMATOR, SEE FIG. 1,
3. INSTALL THE COLLIMATOR ONTO THE FLANGE PREVIOUSLY MOUNTED TO
THE X-RAY TUBE.
4. TIGHTEN ALL 3 SCREWS COMPLETELY, SO THAT THE TABS WILL TOUCH
THE FLANGE SLIGHTLY,
5. ONCE THE SCREWS ARE COMPLETELY TIGHTENED LOOSEN ONE BY ONE ABOUT
1/2 TURN (180°) TO ALLOW THE COLLIMATOR TO ROTATE FREELY. SEE FIG. 2.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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RO 222/A Rotating Mounting Flange

This customized accessory is used to rotate

the collimator assembled to the X-ray tube.
• 136 mm diameter
• 18 mm thickness

RO 240 Focus-Skin Distance Sapcer

This accessory ensures a minimum safety
distance (309.5 mm) between the X-ray focus
and the patient.

THIS ACCESSORY DEALS WITH

PREVENTING THE USE OF INAP-
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PROPRIATE SMALL FOCUS/SKIN

DISTANCES IN ORDER THAT THE
DOSE EQUIVALENT TO THE
PATIENT BE KEPT AS LOW AS
REASONABLY POSSIBLE.

1 - Countersunk Screws, 2 - Focus-Skin Distance Spacers,

3 - Collimator Cover.

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RO 253 Plastic Spacer Guides

Pair of plastic rail guides complete

with support designed to
accommodate the ionization
chamber and ensure its lateral
protection.

RO 258 Additional Variable Filtration - Manual Selection

Additional variable filtration with manual settings may

be optionally added to the minimum collimator
filtration in the form of a disk, 1 mm thickness,
controlled manually from the front panel. The disk
features a hole for the passage of X-rays and
accommodates the following three filters:
0: no filtration.
0,1 mm copper + 1 mm Al (Al eq. 3.8 mm)
0,2 mm copper + 1 mm Al (Al eq. 6.5 mm)
2 mm Al.
Setup of Filters Fig. RO 258

• Rotate the aluminium disc that protrudes from the

filter opening on the front panel.
• Indication of the filtration value is provided on the upper part and lower rim of the disc; this
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value refers to the additional filtration in the X-ray beam.

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RO 258/1 Additional Variable Filtration - Manual Selection

Additional variable filtration with manual

settings may be optionally added to the
minimum collimator filtration in the form of a
disk, 1 mm thickness, controlled manually from
the front panel. The disk features a hole for the
passage of X-rays and accommodates the
following three filters:
0: no filtration.
0,1 mm Cu (Al eq. 2.8 mm)
0,2 mm Cu (Al eq. 5.5 mm) Fig. RO 258/1
0,3 mm Cu (Al eq. 8.0 mm)
To adjust and/or to change the filter see RO 258
Additional Variable Filtration description in this Chapter.

RO 271 Lamp with Cooling

System lamp for high luminosity. This Lamp is

complete with a cooler system kit which includes:
fan, thermo probe, and timer board to limit lamp ON
cycles.
Power Supply: 24 V 150 W - 8 A
Fuse for power supply protection collimator: T 10 A
(not supplied by Ralco).

1 - Fan, 2 - Heat sink

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RO 305 Additional Variable Filtration - Automatic Selection
Additional variable filtration with automatic
settings may be optionally added to the minimum
collimator filtration in the form of an aluminium
disk, 1 mm thickness. The type of filter selected
is indicated on the display on the front of the
collimator. The filter values can be changed via
CanBus or pressing the push-button located on
the front panel. The setting is automatically
controlled by the ASR002. The disk features a
hole for the passage of X-rays and
accommodates the following three filters:
• 0: no filtration
• 0,1 mm Cu 1 mm Al (Al eq. 2.8 mm)
• 0,2 mm Cu + 1 mm Al (Al eq. 5.6 mm)
• 1 mm Cu + 1 mm Al support Fig. 1
Substitution of the Filter Motor
• Disconnect supply.
• Remove the front panel and remove the cover,
see Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.
• Disconnect J11 motor connector on PCB
ASR002.
• Unscrew the 4 screws D holding the ASR002
PCB on the front plate, see Fig. 1.
• Unscrew the 2 screws C holding the filter sys-
tem on the front plate, see Fig. 2.
• Slide the filter system out from the collimator
body.
• Unscrew the 2 screws A holding the motor to
the support, see Fig. 3.
• Substitute with an identical motor.
• Tighten the 2 screws A. Fig. 2
• Insert the connector J11 previously removed.
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• Remount the cover and front panel.

Substitution of Photocell
• Disconnect supply.
• Remove the front panel and remove the cover,
see Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.
• Disconnect J3 motor connector on PCB
ASR002.
• Unscrew the 4 screws D holding the ASR002
PCB on the front plate, see Fig. 1.
• Unscrew the 2 screws C holding the filter system
on the front plate, see Fig. 2.
• Slide the filter system out from the collimator
body.
• Unscrew the 2 screws B holding the motor to the Fig. 3
support, see Fig. 3.

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• Substitute with an identical photocell.
• Tighten the 2 screws B.
• Insert the connector J3 previously removed.
• Remount the cover and front panel.

RO 305/1 Additional Variable Filtration - Automatic Selection

Additional variable filtration with automatic settings may
be optionally added to the minimum collimator filtration
in the form of an aluminium disk, 1 mm thickness. The
type of filter selected is indicated on the display on the
front of the collimator. The filter values can be changed
via CanBus or pressing the push-button located on the
front panel. The setting is automatically controlled by
the ASR002. The disk features a hole for the passage
of X-rays and accommodates the following three filters:
• 0: no filtration
• 0.1 mm Cu
• 0.2 mm Cu
• 0.3 mm Cu Fig. RO 305/1
To adjust and/or to change the filter see RO 305
Additional Variable Filtration description in this
Chapter.

RO 308 ASR003 Board

ASR003 Board
Characteristics
• Analogical/ Digital interface.
• Vertical SID interface with potentiometers for table and stand, Potter Bucky, (vertical, right,
left) inputs.
• Interface for 5 fixed lateral distances.
• Interface for general controls; e.g., open/close for shutters, , tomography.
• CanBus interface.
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Description
• Board ASR003 is an extension of the radiological system, providing an interface for the col-
limator to other system devices with analogical signals.
• It operates via CAN BUS with a Ralco proprietary protocol.
• The user end features 32 digital inputs, 8 analogue inputs and 10 relay outputs.
• Digital inputs are optoisolated to allow connection to devices that supply output control volt-
ages (typical range 12-32 V DC).
• Supply: 24 V AC 50/60 Hz 6.5 A; 24 V DC.
• Fuse: n.a. (not supplied by Ralco).

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Digital and Analogue Inputs

Digital Input

Since the input signal sometimes comes from a voltage-free contact, the board features a
number of pins to which an external supply may be connected. As an alternative, these pins
may be connect to a voltage incoming from board ASR003 itself by simply connecting pin M79
to pin M80 and, pin M81 to pin M82.
The available voltage is not taken upstream of the voltage regulator but downstream of the fuse
and rectifier bridge.
The type of software applied determines the function of each input.
.
Analogue Input

In this case the input range will be reduced with respect to the digitalization capacity of the
microprocessor digital/analogue convertor. However, the board will have better protection
against wrong Potentiometer connections.
The analogue inputs are designed primarily for connection to 1 Kohm potentiometers.
Additional safeguards have been added because the user could supply an analogue signal
directly without using potentiometers.
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The main purpose of these inputs is to furnish the collimator with the cassette size data and
information related to focus-film/focus-floor distances (depending on the configuration).
In general, non linearity introduced by the safeguards is contained. However, should a greater
degree of precision be required (such as in the case of focus-film/focus-floor signals) we
suggest that a voltage between 0 and 6 V DC be supplied so as to make the most of the
convertor range.
Higher voltages up to 12 V, which could be caused by incorrect connections, will not damage
the input.
The 10 output relays each have an NO/NC contact and may consequently be adapted to a
number of different configurations. Their use depends on the software applied.
This board also supplies the go-ahead to program some of the system parameters.

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Mechanical Installation of
the External Interface Unit
The external box is to be
installed in such a way as to
ensure connection of all the
electric devices present in the
radiological system.
We suggest that the box be
installed at a safe distance from
electromagnetic sources such
as high voltage transformers.
Use the holes on the sides of the
box to perform the installation.
Should it be necessary to install
the board within a rack of the general system, remove the electronic board from the box prior
to proceeding with the installation of the box itself.
Make sure that each portion of the rack that is to accommodate the box is adequately earthed.
Electrical Connection

POWER MUST BE SUPPLIED BY A SAFETY TRANSFORMER COMPLIANT WITH CURRENT NORMS

AND PROTECTED BY AN FUSE 4 A.

• Connect the collimator using the RO 330 cable. The cable end with the AMP 201298-1
connector is to be inserted into the connector at the back of the collimator.
• The other end of the cable, with the DB9 connector and 3 wires, must be connected to the
CanBus interface and power supply, see Fig. 1.
• Consult the electric drawing to perform a correct connection of inputs.
Fig. 1
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COLLIMATOR SUPPLY IS NOT PROTECTED BY A FUSE. PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE COLLIMATOR,
CHECK THAT SUPPLY IS PROTECTED BY AN EXTERNAL FUSE 4A, NOT SUPPLIED BY RALCO,
SEE CHAPTER- SPECIFICATIONS.

SUPPLY CABLES (24 V AC 50/60 HZ 6.5 A; 24 V DC) USED FOR COLLIMATOR CONNECTION
MUST BE SUITABLE FOR THE PURPOSE AND COLLIMATOR CURRENT
ABSORPTION.(MIN. SECTION 1.5 MM2).

THE SYSTEM REQUIRES SCREENED CABLES WITH THE ADDITION OF FERRITE CORES (NOT
SUPPLIED) TO AVOID ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE WITH THE SERVER ELECTRONICS.
CABLES FROM THE SYSTEM TO THE EXTERNAL BOARD MUST BE SCREENED.
THE FERRITE CORES ARE TO BE MOUNTED ON THE CABLES INSIDE THE BOX AS SHOWN
IN THE DRAWING BELOW. FERRITE CORES ARE USED TO ATTENUATE
INDUCTION AND IRRADIATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE.
WE SUGGEST A 279 FERRITE, ATTENUATION RANGE 100 MHZ TO 200 MHZ, SUITED TO
YOUR CABLES; IE: MSFC-10 FERRITE BY RICHCO.

THE WIRING DIAGRAM INCLUDED IN THIS CHAPTER REFERS TO THE STANDARD PRODUCT.
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IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER WHO HAS REQUESTED AN ELECTRIC

CUSTOMIZATION, TO ENSURE THAT AN ELECTRIC DIAGRAM RELATING TO THE CUSTOMIZATION
HAS BEEN PROVIDED WITH THE DOCUMENTATION.

THE DEVICE MUST BE EXCLUSIVELY CONNECTED TO POWER NETWORK, WITH EARTH PROTEC-
TION, IN ORDER TO AVOID A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

THE DEVICE IS PROJECTED TO OPERATE WITH A PERMANENT POWER SUPPLY PRESENT

SO THE PROCEDURE OF SWITCHING OFF THE COLLIMATOR IS NOT FORESEEN.
NO RISK OR DEVICE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR IF THE MACHINE IS ACCIDENTLY SWITCHED OFF.

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Supply and signals to the collimator must be to 2007/47/CE standards. Devices that supply the
collimator must therefore feature double or reinforced insulation as provided by the General
Standard on Electro-medical Equipment CEI62-5 +A2 (EN 60601-1).
The device is electrostatic sensitive, consequently all the relating safety standards must
be complied with.

COLLIMATOR MUST BE SUPPLIED AS SPECIFIED, SEE CHAPTER- SPECIFICATIONS. THE SUPPLY

MUST COME FROM A SEPARATE SOURCE FROM THE POWER NETWORK THROUGH DOUBLE
INSULATION OR REINFORCED INSULATION AND WITH LIMITED CURRENT. TRANSFORMER CHAR-
ACTERISTICS MUST CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF STANDARD IEC 60601-1.

CABLES AND TERMINALS USED FOR THE INTERNAL CONNECTION OF THE COLLIMATOR MUST
BE SUITABLE FOR OPERATION AT TEMPERATURES OF 70°C AND COLLIMATOR CURRENT
ABSORPTION.

Connection of System to ASR003 Board

All the system devices listed in the following tables (variable SID table, variable SID stand,
fixed lateral SID, vertical Bucky, lateral Bucky, etc.) are to be connected to the connectors of
the external board. Correct operation of the system is guaranteed if the return signals
from the Bucky (if mounted) and SID Potentiometers are clean and devoid of electrical
disturbances. Use tri-polar screened cables with the addition of ferrite cores near the
connections to the PC board (external unit).
The SID variation control signal must be analogue DC, 5 V DC max.

TAKE CARE THAT ELECTRICAL RESIDUES HOWEVER SMALL (BITS OF COPPER LEADS FROM
WIRES, ETC.) ARE NOT LEFT TO CLUTTER THE CIRCUIT - THESE COULD CAUSE BOARD MALFUNCTION
OR ANOMALIES.

Earthing of the collimator circuit is used to disperse noise or extra voltage coming from the
collimator supply system.
The device that disperses noise is reversible, consequently noise instead of being eliminated
is fed into the system power supply circuit. Therefore, it is essential that the earth outlet to
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which the system is connect be effectively the unipotential protection point of the system or
the room.

POWER SUPPLY

IN-AN Supply 24 V AC 50/60 Hz 6.5 A; 24 V DC M83

IN-AN Supply 24 V AC 50/60 Hz 6.5 A; 24 V DC M84

IN/OUT Mains Ground Contact M85

IN = Digital Input Signal

IN-AN = Analogical Input Signal

OUT= Output Signal

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Fig. ASR003 Board
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OUTPUTS
All outputs are simple relay contacts (1 A 24 V DC) configured as normally open.Output relays can switch 1 A to 110 V
AC or 30 V DC; do not exceed these values and provide fuses on load supply circuits.
If relays are used to switch inductive loads (coils of other relays), provide these loads with appropriate snubber R-C
circuits.
Should an electric signal be produced by a multi-contact relay, ground the contacts surrounding the signal or set them
at minimum potential (max. 24 V) by using a snubber circuit for the relating load.

Signal Description Contacts

OUT1 With closed contact the system is in "Ready " mode COM M1

N.C. M2

N.O. M3

OUT2 With closed contact the system is in “Exp.Hold” mode COM M4

N.C. M5

N.O. M6

OUT3 With closed contact system is in “Manual” COM M7

N.C. M8

N.O. M9

OUT4 Closed contact: “Closed Shutters” COM M10

N.C. M11

N.O. M12

OUT5 With closed contact the system allows the X-ray “Exposure” COM M13

N.C. M14

N.O. M15

Signal Contact Description

IN M31 Common +V DC
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IN M32 Long shutters open

IN M33 Long shutters closed

IN M34 Common +V DC

IN M35 Cross shutters open

IN M36 Cross shutters closed

IN M37 Common +V DC

IN M38 Iris shutters open

IN M39 Iris shutters closed

IN M40 Common +V DC

IN M41 Filter selection 1

IN M42 Filter selection 2

IN M43 Common +V DC

IN M44 Filter selection 3

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Signal Contact Description
IN M45 Filter selection 4

IN M46 Common +V DC

IN M47 Collimator Light ON

IN M48 Exclusion of collimator tilt device

IN M49 Common +V DC

IN M50 Manual Mode selection

IN M51 Tomography Mode selection

IN M52 Common contacts selection (+V DC)

IN M53 Contact for the fixed lateral full size SID - 1

IN M54 Contact for the fixed lateral full size SID - 2

IN M55 Common contacts selection (+V DC)

IN M56 Cassette IN contact, table Bucky

IN M57 Fluoro 1

IN M58 Common contact table Bucky (+V DC)

IN M59 Cassette IN contact, left lateral Bucky

IN M60 Cassette IN contact, full size left lateral

IN M61 Common contact and full size left lateral (24 V DC)

IN M62 Cassette IN contact, right lateral Bucky

IN M63 Cassette IN contact, full size right lateral

IN M64 Common contacts Bucky and full size right lateral (+V DC)

IN M65 Contact for the fixed lateral SID -1

IN M66 Contact for the fixed lateral SID - 2

IN M67 Common contacts Bucky and full size right lateral (+V DC)

IN M68 Contact for the fixed lateral SID - 3

IN M69 Fluoro 2

IN M70 Contact for the fixed lateral SID - 4

IN M71 Contact for the fixed lateral SID - 5

IN M72 Common contacts of fixed lateral SIDs (+V DC)

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IN M73 Common contacts of fixed lateral SIDs (+V DC)

IN M74 Fluoro 3

IN M75 Fluoro 4
IN M76 Fluoro 5

IN M78 Common contacts of fixed lateral SIDs (+V DC)

Signal Contact Description

IN-AN M86 Potentiometer SID/tube-stand terminal (high-level 5 V DC)

IN-AN M87 Potentiometer SID/ tube-stand slider

IN-AN M88 Potentiometer SID/ tube-stand terminal (low-level 0 V DC)

IN-AN M89 Cable shielding of potentiometer SID/ table

IN-AN M90 Potentiometer SID/Table terminal (high-level 5 V DC)

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Signal Contact Description
IN-AN M91 Potentiometer SID/Table slider

IN-AN M92 Potentiometer SID/Table terminal (low-level 0 V DC)

IN-AN M93 Cable shielding of potentiometer SID/Table

IN-AN M94 Cross potentiometer/table Bucky terminal (high-level 5 V DC)

IN-AN M95 Cross potentiometer/table Bucky slider

IN-AN M96 Cross potentiometer/table Bucky terminal (low-level 0 V DC)

IN-AN M97 Cable Shielding of Cross potentiometer/table Bucky

IN-AN M98 Long pot./table Bucky terminal (high-level 5 V DC)

IN-AN M99 Long potentiometer/table Bucky slider

IN-AN M100 Long potentiometer/table Bucky terminal (low-level 0 V DC)

IN-AN M101 Cable Shielding of Long potentiometer/table

IN-AN M102 Cross potentiometer/left lateral Bucky terminal (high-level 5 V DC)

IN-AN M103 Cross potentiometer/ left lateral Bucky slider

IN-AN M104 Cross potentiometer/ left lateral Bucky terminal (low-level 0 V DC)

IN-AN M105 Cable Shielding of Cross potentiometer/ left lateral Bucky

IN-AN M106 Long potentiometer/left lateral Bucky terminal (high-level 5 V DC)

IN-AN M107 Long potentiometer/left lateral Bucky slider

IN-AN M108 Long potentiometer/left lateral Bucky terminal (low-level 0 V DC)

IN-AN M109 Cable Shielding of Long potentiometer/ left lateral Bucky

IN-AN M110 Cross pot./right lateral Bucky terminal (high-level 5 V DC)

IN-AN M111 Cross potentiometer/right lateral Bucky slider

IN-AN M112 Cross potentiometer/ right lateral Bucky terminal (low-level 0 V DC)

IN-AN M113 Cable Shielding of Cross potentiometer/right lateral Bucky

IN-AN M114 Long pot./right lateral Bucky terminal (high-level 5V DC)

IN-AN M115 Long potentiometer/ right lateral Bucky slider

IN-AN M116 Long potentiometer/right lateral Bucky terminal (low-level 0VDC)

IN-AN M117 Cable Shielding of Long potentiometer/right lateral Bucky

Check the Following Whenever the Potentiometer Operates Irregularly:

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• The analogue signal (V DC) from the table Bucky potentiometer sliders must increase with
the increase of cassette format. Use a voltmeter to check this condition between contacts
M99 (+) and M100 (-) for the Long function and, between M95 (+) and M96 (-) for the Cross
function.
• The analogue signal (V DC) from the right lateral Bucky potentiometer sliders must
increase with the increase of cassette format. Use a voltmeter to check this condition
between contacts M115 (+) and M116 (-) for the Long function and between M111 (+) and,
M112 (-) for the Cross function.
• The analogue signal (V DC) from the left lateral Bucky potentiometer sliders must increase
with the increase of cassette format. Use a voltmeter to check this condition between con-
tacts M107 (+) and M108 (-) for the Long function and between M103 (+) and M104 (-) for
the Cross function.
• The analogue signal (V DC) from the table translator potentiometer slider must increase
with the decrease of the SID (as the table rises). Use a voltmeter to check this condition
between contacts M91 (+) and M92 (-).

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• The analogue signal (V DC) from the stand potentiometer slider must increase with the
increase of the SID (as the stand rises). Use a voltmeter to check this condition between
contacts M87(+) and M88 (-) as the stand rises.

Using the ASR003 board, the operator is able to calibrate the collimator to the components,
see Fig. Radiology System.
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Fig. Radiological System
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Calibration Start-Up

System calibration is the process by which the collimator is programmed to operate within the
system on which it is installed.
Calibration should be performed by qualified personnel when installing the collimator.

BEFORE STARTING THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE, TURN THE KEY TO MANUAL MODE (OPEN
PADLOCK IS DISPLAYED).
DATA WILL NOT BE STORED IF THE KEY IS IN THE AUTOMATIC MODE (CLOSED PADLOCK
DISPLAYED).
ON SUBSEQUENT POWER-UPS, THE COLLIMATOR WILL USE THE DATA PREVIOUSLY SAVED.

Calibration may be started by one of the following methods:

a) Setting a jumper on J4 of Board ASR003.
WARNING: TO ACTIVATE CALIBRATION IT IS SUFFICIENT TO SET THE SIGNAL ON PIN 4 AT EARTH
VALUE.

b) Sending board ASR002 a message with the following data:

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ID DLC D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
0x7AA 8 00 00 00 00 00 00 10 00

The display will indicate that calibration has started by showing the current language setting
(Italian or English).
Calibration will be performed with the collimator control push-buttons. Display information will
always indicate the key status.

The following section, Flow Chart of Calibration Process, depicts a flow chart of the
calibration process including reference numbers succeeded by the section Calibration
Procedure, where each reference number is explained in detail.

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Flow Chart of Calibration Process
Calibration
R302 DACS

Language
ENGLISH
REF. 1

Measuring Units
CENTIMETERS
REF. 2

Vert. SID Measure

FIXED DIFFERENTIAL
SINGLE
REF. 3 SINGLE

Vertical SID Measure CAN

100 cm
REF. 4

Lateral SID Measure

DISCRETE
REF. 5

CAN DISCRETE

ATS ATS
Vertical BUCKY NO Vertical
Receptor Receptor
NO BUCKY
REF. 6 REF. 6
CAN CAN

Right Lateral Right Lateral

Receptor Receptor
REF. 7 NO REF. 7 BUCKY
NO BUCKY
CAN CAN
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Left Lateral
Left Lateral Receptor
Receptor REF. 7 BUCKY=DIFFERENTIAL
REF.7 NO
NO BUCKY
Move Table Down
CAN CAN xxx pts.
REF. 9

Set Table at 25 cm
xxx pts.
REF. 10

Move Stand Full up

xxx pts.
REF. 11

A0 B0 C0 D0 F0
E0

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A0 B0 C0 D0 E0 F0

Lower 50 cm
xxx pts.
REF. 12

Set Stand at 1 m
xxx pts.
REF. 13

Horiz. SID
Meas # 1
REF. 14

Horiz. SID
Meas # 2
REF. 15

Horiz. SID
Meas # 3
REF. 16

Horiz. SID
Meas # 4
REF. 17

Horiz. SID
Meas # 5
REF. 18

Panoramic
SID # 1
REF. 19
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Panoramic
SID # 2
REF. 20

Vertical SID
Min.
REF. 21

Vertical SID
Max.
REF. 22

A1

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A1

Exp. Hold
Mode
REF. 23

Film Table
Distance
Cross 1 T cm 13: xxx REF. 24
Cross 1 T cm: xxx
Long 1 T cm 13: xxx Long 1 T cm: xxx
REF. 28 REF. 28
SID
Visualization
Cross 2 T cm 43: xxx REF. 25 Cross 2 T cm: xxx
Long 2 T cm 43: xxx Long 2 T cm: xxx
REF. 28 REF. 28

Key
Status Visual. Cross 3 T cm: xxx
REF. 26 Long 3 T cm: xxx
REF. 28

Cross 4 T cm: xxx

Angle Long 4 T cm: xxx
Visualization REF. 28
REF. 27

Cross 5 T cm: xxx

Table Bucky Cal. Full Long 5 T cm: xxx
Quick
Quick REF. 28
REF. 28
Cross 6 T cm: xxx
Long 6 T cm: xxx
REF. 28

Cross 7 T cm: xxx

Long 7 T cm: xxx
REF. 28
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Cross 8 T cm: xxx

Long 8 T cm: xxx
REF. 28

Cross 9 T cm: xxx

Long 9 T cm: xxx
REF. 28

Cross 10 T cm: xxx

Long 10 T cm: xxx
REF. 28

A2

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A2

Quick Left Bucky Cal. Full

Quick
REF. 29

Cross 1 S cm 13: xxx Cross 1 S cm: xxx

Long 1 S cm 13: xxx Long 1 S cm: xxx
REF.29 REF. 29

Cross 2 S cm 43: xxx Cross 2 S cm: xxx

Long 2 S cm 43: xxx Long 2 S cm: xxx
REF. 29 REF. 29

Cross 3 S cm: xxx

Long 3 S cm: xxx
REF. 29

Cross 4 S cm: xxx

Long 4 S cm: xxx
REF. 29

Cross 5 S cm: xxx

Long 5S cm: xxx
REF. 29

Cross 6 S cm: xxx

Long 6S cm: xxx
REF. 29

Cross 7 S cm: xxx

Long 7 S cm: xxx
REF. 29

Cross 8 S cm: xxx

Long 8 S cm: xxx
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REF. 29

Cross 9 S cm: xxx

Long 9 S cm: xxx
REF. 29

Cross 10 S cm: xxx

Long 10 S cm: xxx
REF. 29

A3

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A3

Quick Right Bucky Cal. Full

Quick
REF. 30

Cross 1 D cm 13: xxx Cross 1 D cm: xxx

Long 1 D cm 13: xxx Long 1 D cm: xxx
REF. 30 REF. 30

Cross 2 D cm 43: xxx Cross 2 D cm: xxx

Long 2 D cm 43: xxx Long 2 D cm: xxx
REF. 30 REF. 30

Cross 3 D cm: xxx

Long 3 D cm: xxx
REF.30

Cross 4 D cm: xxx

Long 4 D cm: xxx
REF. 30

Cross 5 D cm: xxx

Long 5 D cm: xxx
REF. 30

Cross 6 D cm: xxx

Long 6 D cm: xxx
REF. 30

Cross 7 D cm: xxx

Long 7 D cm: xxx
REF. 30

Cross 8 D cm: xxx

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Long 8 D cm: xxx

REF. 30

Cross 9 D cm: xxx

Long 9 D cm: xxx
REF. 30
Set Number of Format
Inputs
REF. 31 Cross 10 D cm: xxx
Long 10 D cm: xxx
REF. 30

End of Calibration
REF. 32

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Calibration Procedure
REF. 1 Language Selection
The display will read one of the two following
messages, depending on the current
language setting.
Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to switch
from one language to the other.
Press LAMP to confirm the setting; the next
selection will be displayed.

Lingua Language
Italiano English

REF. 2 Measuring Unit - Centimeters

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to switch from CENTIMETRES to INCHES.

Measuring unit
centimetres

Press LAMP to confirm the setting; the next selection will be displayed.
REF. 3 Vertical SID Type
Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to switch between SINGLE SID, DIFFERENTIAL, FIXED
and CAN.
SINGLE SID: uses one analogue channel (*) for SID calculation
DIFFERENTIAL: uses two analogue inputs (*) (one for the table and one for the stand)
FIXED: the fixed value is set during calibration
CAN: SID value is transmitted to the collimator via CanBus

Vertical SID Meas

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Press LAMP to confirm the setting; the next selection will be displayed:
• If FIXED has been selected, vertical SID is set (see REF. 4)
• Lateral SID setting in all the other cases (see REF. 5)
REF. 4 Fixed Vertical SID Value
Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to increase or decrease the SID value from 25 cm
minimum to 250 cm maximum.

Vertical Fixed SID

xxx cm

Press LAMP to confirm the setting; the next selection will be displayed.

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REF. 5 Lateral SID
Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to switch between DISCRETE SID and CAN
• DISCRETE: lateral SID is selected via contacts on terminals M65, M66, M68, M70, M71
• CAN: Lateral SID is transmitted to the collimator via CanBus.
Lateral SID Measure
Discrete/CAN

Press LAMP to confirm the setting; the next selection will be displayed.
REF. 6 Vertical Receptor
Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to switch between BUCKY, CAN, ATS or NO.
• NO: no receptor is connected
• BUCKY: the receptor is a classical Bucky
• CAN: formats are CanBus related to the collimator
• ATS: formats are CanBus related to the collimator (ATS detector mode)

Vertical Receptor
CAN

Press LAMP to confirm the setting; the next selection will be displayed.
REF. 7 Right Lateral Receptor
The type of lateral (right) receptor installed with the system must be selected.
Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to switch between BUCKY, CAN, or NO (disabled).
• NO: no receptor is connected
• BUCKY: classical Bucky receptor
• CAN: formats are transmitted to the collimator via CanBus.

Right Lat Recept

CAN

Press LAMP to confirm the setting; the next selection will be displayed.
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REF. 8 Left Lateral Receptor

The type of lateral receptor (left) installed with the system must be selected. Push-buttons
“+” and “-” will allow to switch between BUCKY, CAN, NO.
• NO: no receptor is connected
• BUCKY: classical Bucky receptor
• CAN: formats are transmitted to the collimator via CanBus

Left Lateral Receptor

CAN

Press LAMP to confirm the setting; depending on the vertical SID value entered.

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REF. 9 Calibration of Vertical SID - Table Down
Indications displayed for the calibration of the table analogue signal require the table to be
lowered:
Move Table Down
xxx pts

The second line of the display shows the digitized voltage value generated by the table
potentiometer. The operator will lower the table. When reading is stabilized, press LAMP to
complete the setting. Should the operator wish to keep the value previously stored and
maintain the last calibration, this setting may be avoided by pressing FILTER.
Both instances will lead to the next measurement.
REF. 10 Calibration of Vertical SID - Raise Table 25 cm
Set Table at + 25 cm
xxx pts

The operator is required to place the table at the stated height. When the setting is stabilized,
press LAMP to confirm the setting.
Should the operator wish to keep the value previously stored and maintain the last
calibration, this setting may be avoided by pressing FILTER.
REF. 11 Calibration of Vertical SID - Stand All Up
Move Stand Full Up
xxx pts

The display will provide calibration indications for the stand analogue signal, requiring that
the stand be raised to a higher position.
The second line of the display shows the digitized voltage value generated by the stand
potentiometer.
The operator is required to raise the stand. When the value is stabilized, press LAMP to
confirm the setting.
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Should the operator wish to keep the value previously stored and maintain the last
calibration, this setting may be avoided by pressing FILTER.
REF. 12 Calibration of Vertical SID - Lower Stand 50 cm
Lower 50 cm
xxx pts

The operator is required to place the table at the assigned height. When the value is
stabilized, press LAMP to complete the setting.
Should the operator wish to keep the value previously stored and maintain the last
calibration, this setting may be avoided by pressing FILTER.

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REF. 13 Calibration of Vertical SID - SID at 100 cm
Set stand to 100 cm
xxx pts

The operator is required to set the stand at 1 m (100cm) from the table top.
When the value is stabilized press LAMP to complete the setting
Should the operator wish to keep the value previously stored and maintain the last
calibration, this setting may be avoided by pressing FILTER. At this point, if DISCRETE
lateral SID setting is selected, the lateral SID will need to be entered. Lateral SID is the
distance from the focus to the wall Bucky.
Should the lateral SID value be select via Can, the minimum vertical SID value will need to
be entered.
REF. 14 Setting of SID Horizontal # 1
The display will require the fixed values for the lateral SID to be entered.
Horiz. SID Meas. #1
xxx cm

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to enter the measurements from 25 cm minimum to 250
cm maximum.
Values will be given in inches if this was the initial setting.
Press LAMP to confirm the setting and move forward to the to the next Lateral SID value.
REF. 15 Setting of SID Horizontal # 2
Horiz. SID Meas. #2
xxx cm

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to enter the measurements from 25 cm minimum to 250
cm maximum.
Press LAMP to confirm the setting.
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REF. 16 Setting of SID Horizontal # 3

Horiz. SID Meas. #3
xxx cm

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to enter the measurements from 25 cm minimum to 250
cm maximum.
Press LAMP to confirm the setting.

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REF. 17 Setting of SID Horizontal # 4
Horiz. SID Meas. # 4
xxx cm

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to enter the measurements from 25 cm minimum to 250
cm maximum.
Press LAMP to confirm the setting.
REF. 18 Setting of SID Horizontal # 5
Horiz. SID Meas. # 5
xxx cm

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to enter the measurements from 25 cm minimum to 250
cm maximum.
Press LAMP to confirm the setting.
REF. 19 Setting of FULL-SIZE SID # 1
Panoramic SID #1
xxx cm

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to enter the measurements from 25 cm minimum to 250
cm maximum.
LAMP confirms the selection and passes to the next SID Panoramic value.
REF. 20 Setting of FULL-SIZE SID # 2
Panoramic SID #2
xxx cm

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to enter the measurements from 25 cm minimum to 250
cm maximum.
LAMP confirms the selection and passes to the next SID Panoramic value.
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REF. 21 Calibration of Vertical SID Limits - minimum

The display will show indications of the minimum Vertical SID value accepted by the
collimator.
Vertical SID Min.
xxx cm

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to enter the measurements from 25 cm minimum to 250
cm maximum.
Press LAMP to confirm the setting.

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REF. 22 Calibration of Vertical SID Limits - maximum
The display will show indications of the minimum Vertical SID value accepted by the
collimator.
Vertical SID Max.
xxx cm

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to enter the measurements from 25 cm minimum to 250
cm maximum.
Press LAMP to confirm the setting; maximum Vertical SID data will be displayed.
REF. 23 Exposure Hold Mode
This requests the distance from the table top to the image detector. Input this distance.
The following information will be displayed:
Exp. Hold Inval. SID
Enabled

REF. 24 The Next setting is TFD - Table to Film Distance

The following information will be displayed:
Film Table Distance
xxx cm

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to enter values from 0 cm minimum to 8 cm maximum
(equal to 0 and 3.1 inches).
Press LAMP to confirm the setting.
REF. 25 SID Visualization
SID Visualization
Yes
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Push-buttons “+” and “-” activate or deactivate the display of the SID value on the main
window.
Press LAMP to confirm the setting.
REF. 26 Key Status Visualization
Key Status Visual.
Yes

Push-buttons “+” and “-” activate or deactivate the display of the key status on the main
window (open or closed padlock).
Press LAMP to confirm the setting.

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REF. 27 Angle Visualization
Angle Visualization
Yes

Push-buttons “+” and “-” activate or deactivate the display of the collimator tilt angle in
degrees.
Press LAMP to confirm the setting.
Calibrate the vertical Bucky cassettes.
The system will, otherwise, analyze the settings related to the two lateral receptors: if at least
one of the two has been programmed as analogue Bucky, the lateral left and/or right
cassettes will be calibrated.
If no Bucky was selected, the system will display the end of calibration. Cassette Calibration
Information.
The first thing the system requires is to select a quick calibration procedure or a full
calibration procedure for all types of cassettes (vertical, lateral left and lateral right).
The differences between the two calibrations are:
• Quick Cassette Calibration: The system requires to enter two cassette sizes only (one
small and one large).
• Full Cassette Calibration: The system requires to enter all possible cassette values
(max. 10 Buckys).
ie. If 3 cassette sizes are stored as 13x18, 24x30 and 30x40 cassettes, the system will
also be able to identify cassette sizes such as 13x30, 13x40, 24x18, 24x40, 30x18,
30x30.
REF. 28 Table Bucky Cassettes, Calibration
Table Bucky Cal.
Quick

The system starts with the calibration type.

Push buttons “+” and “-” will allow to switch from Quick to Full calibration.
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Press LAMP to confirm the setting.

To cancel the procedure press FILTER. This keeps the last calibration values and moves
forward to the next calibration phase.
The number of cassette sizes to be processed must be entered in the event of a Full
Calibration.
This step is skipped for the Quick Calibration procedure and 2 cassette values will be
processed.

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Set Number of Table Buckys
Cross 1 T cm 13: XXX
Long 1 T cm 13: XXX

Cross 2 T cm 43: XXX

Long 2 T cm 43: XXX

At this point the operator may select:

• Increase Cross up to 43 cm (17”) max with push-button OPEN CROSS.
• Decrease Cross to 13 cm (8”) min with push-button CLOSE CROSS up.
• Increase Long up to 43 cm (17”) max using push-button OPEN LONG.
• Decrease Long up to 13 cm (8”) min using push-button CLOSED LONG.
When values are stabilized, confirm the setting by pressing LAMP.
REF. 29 Calibration of Left lateral Bucky Cassette
Left Bucky Cal.
Quick

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to switch from Quick to Full calibration.
LAMP confirms the selection.
Press FILTER to cancel the procedure. This keeps last calibration made and moves on to
the next phase.
Cross 1 S cm 13: XXX
Long 1 S cm 13: XXX

Cross 2 S cm 43: XXX

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Long 2 S cm 43: XXX

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to increase or decrease the cassette number from 1 min
to 10 max.
At this point the operator may:
• Increase Cross up to 43 cm (17”) max with push-button OPEN CROSS.
• Decrease Cross to 13 cm (8”) min with push-button CLOSE CROSS up.
• Increase Long up to 43 cm (17”) max using push-button OPEN LONG.
• Decrease Long up to 13 cm (8”) min using push-button CLOSED LONG.
When values are stabilized, confirm the setting by pressing LAMP.

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REF. 30 Calibration of Right Lateral Bucky Cassette
Right Bucky Cal.
Quick

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to switch from Quick to Full calibration.
LAMP confirms the selection.
Press FILTER to cancel the procedure. This keeps last calibration made and moves on to
the next phase.
The number of cassette sizes to be processed must be entered in the event of a Full
Calibration.

Cross 1 D cm 13: XXX

Long 1 D cm 13: XXX

Cross 2 D cm 43: XXX

Long 2 D cm 43: XXX

Push-buttons “+” and “-” will allow to increase or decrease the cassette number from 1 min
to 10 max.
LAMP confirms the selection.
Press FILTER to cancel the procedure. This keeps last calibration made and moves on to
the next phase.
Both types of calibration procedures will require the prepossessing of signals from Bucky
potentiometers.
At this point the operator may:
• Increase Cross up to 43 cm (17”) max with push-button OPEN CROSS.
• Decrease Cross to 13 cm (8”) min with push-button CLOSE CROSS up.
• Increase Long up to 43 cm (17”) max using push-button OPEN LONG.
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• Decrease Long up to 13 cm (8”) min using push-button CLOSED LONG.

When the value is stabilized, confirm the setting by pressing LAMP
At this point the system checks the number of the stored cassettes and, if necessary,
proceeds a new acquisition phase until the maximum number is reached.

At this point calibration is completed.

REF. 31 Calibration of Fixed Format Inputs
It is possible to connect, to the external board ASR003, the inputs (maximum 5) that allow to
enter the fixed formats in the automatic mode.
Set Number of format
inputs 0

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By using the push-buttons “+” and “-” the operator sets the a number of inputs to be enabled
on the external board.
The Lamp push-button confirms the number; Filter push-button skips without changing the
number.
If the operator has entered a number of inputs greater than zero, the Long and Cross setting
for each input may be specified; otherwise the calibration is finished.
Calibration of Fixed Formats
Cross 1 Form cm 13
Long 1 Form cm 13

The operator may set the format openings by using the push-buttons:
• Cross open, increases Cross opening [max. 43 cm (17”)].
• Cross closed, decreases Cross opening [min. 13 cm (8”)].
• Long opening, increase Long opening [max. 43 cm (17”)].
• Long closed, decreases Long opening [min. 13 cm (8”)].
• Lamp acquires the set value and skips to the next input.
Once the enabled inputs have been entered, calibration is finished.
REF. 32 Saving Calibration Data
The system informs the operator that calibration has terminated.
End of Calibration

The operator may:

a) Disconnect the power supply.
b) Power up the system.
c) Turn the key and start to work.
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RO 318 Auto Centering Cover with Plastic Flange

This accessory is designed to allow rotation and precisely install the collimator to the X-ray tube
through the plastic flange.
The mounting flange is provided with the collimator top plate. Place the flange with the letter F
(front/knob) turned toward the X-ray tube front using countersink screws.

For the collimator to rotate to position "Ø", two of the four tabs retract to allow to rotation. Adjust
and tighten the four Allen screws as follows:
screws 1 and 3 = 7 turns until the tongue touches slightly the flange;
screws 2 and 4 = 5½ turns exactly;
See Fig. Mounting Flange in this chapter. Please Note: If Allen screws "2" and "4" are
tightened more than 5 ½ turns, the collimator will not rotate.

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The collimator control tabs conform to EN60601-1. Secure the tabs along the edge of the
mounting flange but do not lock them. Excessive tightening of the tabs prevents collimator
rotation.

Check that the distance between the collimator housing and the mounting flange is equal in all
directions and, that the collimator face is parallel to the table axis.
Loosen the screws and adjust if required.

Fig. Mounting Flange

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Screws 1 e 3= Tighten fully.

Screws 2 e 4= from position completely open, tighten 5½ turns to ensure
collimator rotation. Tighten these screws to stop collimator rotation.

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RO 323 Additional Variable Filtration
Additional variable filtration with both automatic and manual selection, see RO 258 and RO
305 descriptions in this chapter.

RO 333 White LED

The white LED which substitutes the halogen lamp

has a higher luminosity (>250 lux a SID of 1 m) and a
longer life (60,000 hours). The board GC-Led-5A
supplies the LED and a fan for cooling is supplied by a
12-45 V DC 30 CA/20 - 30 V AC 30 V A - 50/60 Hz.
The white LED can be adjusted vertically,
longitudinally and laterally.

1 - Fan, 2 - LED, 3 - GC-LED-5A Board

Vertical Alignment
• Remove the part of the cover necessary to access
the screws, see Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.
• If adjustment is required loosen the two screws C holding the light support.
• If the light-field is smaller than the X-ray field, lower the light source by adjusting screw D.
• If the light-field is bigger than the X-ray field, raise the light source by adjusting screws D.
• Tighten the two screws C.
See Fig. Light Field Adjustment
Longitudinal Alignment (Long)

DO NOT TOUCH THE DISSIPATER WITH YOUR HANDS; IT COULD BE HOT AND
CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

• Remove part of the cover, see Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.

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• If the light-field needs to be moved laterally, loosen (not remove) the fixing screws A.
• Use screw B to adjust transversely.
• When calibration is terminated, lock the screws A.
See Fig. Light Field Adjustment

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Fig. Light Field Adjustment

Transversal Calibration (CROSS)

If the light-field needs calibration, the mirror needs to be adjusted as follows:
• Remove the part of the cover necessary to access the screws, see Chapter - COVER
REMOVAL.
• Loosen the mirror fixing screw A (not remove) and rotate the cam B to adjust the position of
the mirror, see Fig. Transversal Calibration (CROSS).
• Once you have regulated the mirror tighten the screw A and remount the cover, see Chap-
ter - COVER REMOVAL.

Fig. Calibrazione Trasversale (CROSS)

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GC-LED-5A Board

CONNECTORS
J2 - SUPPLY AND OUTPUTS 1. 20-30 V AC or 12-45 V DC
2. 20-30 V AC or 0 V DC
3. +5 V Fan
4. GND Fan
5. +5 V Laser
6. GND Laser
7. + Power-up/Power down external push-button
8. GND Power-up external push-button
J1 - LED OUTPUT + LED 5 A positive output
- GND Led 5A
J3 - PROGRAMMING 1. Vpp
CONNECTORS 2. +5 V
3. GND
4. PGD
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5. PGC
6. NC
J4 - HOME SENSOR INPUT + EXTER- 1. + External LED
NAL LED 2. - External LED
3. - Photosensor LED Cathode
4. + Photosensor LED Anode
5. Input signal (Photosensor output collector)
6. GND (Photosensor output emitter)
Jumpers OFF: without jumper
ON: with jumper
JP1, JP2 - ALTERNATE/DIRECT OFF: alternate power supply
POWER SUPPLY ON: direct power supply (pay attention to polarity)

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JP3 - FAN POWER SUPPLY OFF: fan is operated by micro controller according to
settings made with LED
ON: fan is always supplied
JP4 - LASER POWER SUPPLY OFF: Laser is micro controller operated
ON: Laser is always supplied
JP5 - CONFIGURATION OF PUSH-BUT- OFF: LED and laser are controlled by only push button (on
TON NUMBER OUTPUT J2)
ON: LED is controlled by standard push button (on J2),
laser is controlled independently by push button on JP6.
JP6 - BUTTON INPUT FOR LASER ON 1. Laser ON button pin 1
TIME. 2. Laser OFF button pin 2
JP8 - CONFIGURATION OF LED ON Laser is controlled independently by the timer, this
TIME configuration is applicable in the same manner for both
push buttons.
OFF: output status is changed by pressing button (if the
light is OFF will be ON and vice versa).
ON: the timer operates in the time renew mode. When the
button is pressed the time is renewed without the LED OFF
(if the LED is ON it will stay ON but with the time reset). The
same is applicable for the laser if is independent.
FAN The fan switches ON together with the LED, and operates
15 seconds longer after the LED OFF.
Trimmers

TR1- CURRENT CONTROL Adjust the output current intensity to the LED.
Step-less current adjustment from 0 to 5.1 A. Adjusting
current to approximately 4.7 A (+/- 5%) will increase LED
life without a significant loss of luminosity.
TR2 - TIME ADJUSTMENT Adjusts the time from 30s to 120s up to 90% of run,
maximum light ON time is 15 min. for safety reasons.
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When the timer is regulated at over 120s (i.e. 100% of its

adjustment), the timer performs as power supply: it starts
by powering-up the LED and other features such as laser
and fan. In this case, maximum light ON time is 15 min. for
safety reasons.
LED SUBSTITUTION
• Disconnect supply.
• Remove the cover, see Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.
• Disconnect the LED wires from the board.
• Remove the LED protection heatsink by unscrewing the 2 screws C, see Fig. LED Substi-
tution.
• Substitute the LED with an identical item; handle it gently and make sure it doesn’t get dirty.
• Remount the protection heatsink by tightening the two fixing screws C.
• Connect the two wires to the board.

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• Check on light field/X-ray field correspondence. See Chapter CALIBRATION.

Fig. LED Substitution

Heatsink protection screws

RO 441 Plastic Flange, 50° Rotation

Plastic flange with notch allowing +/- 50°

rotation of the collimator without stop, 20 mm
thickness.
Available only if collimator is assembled with
optional item RO 318.
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RO 442 Plastic Flange, 90° Rotation

Plastic flange with a notch allowing +/- 90°

rotation of the collimator without stopping,
20 mm thickness.
Available only if collimator is assembled with
optional item RO 318.
Characteristics:
• type: rotating flange, +/- 90°
• material: PA 66, PTFE, Glass fibres
• thickness: 20 mm
• diameter: 140 mm

RO 444 CanOpen Protocol

Software that controls the collimator functions via CanOpen protocol.

RO 456 Rotating Mounting Flange

This accessory is used to rotate the collimator assembled to the X-ray tube.
• Flange thickness: 20 mm
• Flange diameter: 136 mm
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RO 490 Metal Rotating Mounting Flange
This accessory is used to rotate the collimator assembled to the X-ray tube.
Flange thickness: 18 mm
• Flange diameter: 140 mm
• 4 countersunk screws (self-centring).

RO 492 Top Cover Attachment For Metal Rotating Flange

This accessory is designed to precisely install the collimator with a metal flange to the X-ray
tube. The top cover is available with RO 456 and RO 490.
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MAINTENANCE
To ensure constantly safe performance of the collimator and its compliance with applicable
regulations, a maintenance program is indispensable.
It is the Owner's responsibility to supply or arrange for this service.

CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
• The collimator housing must be cleaned as prescribed by the sanitary regulations followed
by the operator.
• Disconnect supply.
• Use non abrasive cleaning products.
Care must be taken to prevent liquid from entering the collimator. Please Note: The colli-
mator cover is not watertight.
• Do not reapply power if inflammable liquids have leaked into the collimator.
See the following Maintenance Instructions.
• Clean the varnished and aluminium surfaces with a damp cloth only, using a neutral
cleansing agent then dry the surfaces with a soft cloth.
• Clean chrome surfaces with a dry soft cloth.

Do not spray water or detergent directly over the collimator. The unit’s
liquid protection level is IPx0.

DISINFECTION
The disinfection method use must conform with the currently applicable norms and directives
covering disinfection and protection against explosion hazards.
.
Never use caustic substances, solvents or abrasive detergents.

If products that could form explosive gas mixtures are used, allow the
gas to evaporate before starting the system.
• Disconnect supply.
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• Disinfect the unit including accessories and cables with a dampened cloth.
• Do not spray the unit with the disinfectant because it could leak into the collimator.

RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

Ralco suggests a yearly servicing program, however shorter intervals are advisable when the
collimator is subject to heavy workloads.
• Re-calibration of the collimator will be necessary whenever the X-ray tube is changed or at
each substitution of the source light (lamp or LED, if assembled) used to simulate the light
field.
• Calibration procedures must be performed as described in this manual.
• Check once a week that the screws and tabs which serve to secure the collimator to the
flange/tube adapter are correctly tightened.
• Remove the covers and panels from collimator. Inspect the moving parts for signs of wear
or damage.
• Check the electric system and substitute parts that show wear.

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• Check the plastic anti-dust window and substitute it if necessary.
• Clean the collimator with a soft cloth paying particular attention to the plastic anti-dust win-
dow. Do not use abrasive or inflammable cleaning products.
• Wipe away all excess oil and remount the cover.

MAKE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE ALLEN SCREWS SECURING THE COLLIMATOR OR THE CONTROL TABS.
APPROPRIATE TIGHTENING OF THE 4 ALLEN SCREWS ENSURES SECURE MOUNTING OF THE
COLLIMATOR. TIGHTENING FORCE USED MUST NOT EXCEED 0.50 NM.

IF THE COLLIMATOR IS TO BE MOUNTED ON A ROTATING FLANGE, USE A TIGHTENING FORCE

BETWEEN MIN. 0,50 NM AND MAX. 0.75 NM.
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GENERAL

WARRANTY
This product has been manufactured and tested to the highest quality standards by Ralco, srl.
Ralco undertakes to replace and repair any collimator during a period of 24 months for
mechanical and 12 months for electrical parts (motors, potentiometers, electrical boards,
lasers) from the date of invoice (shipment date from Ralco).
The warranty applies provided the product has been handled properly in accordance with its
operating instructions and its intended use.
Warranty covers cost of all components and labor involved, unless:
• Product documents have been altered in any way or made illegible;
• The model or production number on the product has been altered, deleted, removed or
made illegible;
• Repairs or product modifications and alterations have been performed by unauthorized and
unqualified persons;
• Unauthorized repairs and/or modifications have been performed;
• Damage caused by misuse or neglect, incorrect installation or accidental damage;
• Damage occurred during transit due to shipping company, or incorrect packing by cus-
tomer;
• Unoriginal spare parts and accessories have been used.
In-warranty spares will be available only upon return to Ralco, at the customer's expense, of
the parts considered to be faulty to allow Ralco to assess the cause of the fault.
Components Not Covered by this Warranty:
• Consumable items such as lamp bulbs, lexan panels and mirrors;
• Cosmetic damage such as scratches;
• Any missing components when product arrives for repair.
REPAIRS
In the event the customer finds any Non Conformity in the product, please contact Ralco via e-
mail at the address: [email protected] (Ralco Repair Assistance).
To successfully resolve any Non Conformity, the following information must be provided:
• The model and serial number of the collimator found on the label;
• A detailed description of the problem (in Italian or English);
• Whether you want a repair, refurbishment, or model upgrade of the product.
Ralco and the customer will work together to resolve the problem by either providing
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instructions, and/or field service or by sending replacement parts.

In the event the collimator needs to be repaired at Ralco, you will be provided with a RMA
(Return Merchandise Authorization) number as your consent to the return. If a product is
returned to Ralco without a RMA or without a description of the problem, the customer will incur
a €100 processing fee.
If the product is returned under warranty and no defect is found, the customer incurs the cost
of evaluation, testing and shipping.
The shipping of the unit is at the customer’s expense if the unit is out of warranty.
The warranty period resets only on replaced parts once repairs are completed (shipment date
from Ralco back to customer), see paragraph, WARRANTY.
Ralco reserves the right to decide if the product is to be repaired or substituted.

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Please send defective material to the following address:
RALCO SRL
VIA DEI TIGLI 13/G
20853 BIASSONO (MB) - ITALIA
FAX: ++39-039-2497.799
EMAIL: [email protected]

END OF LIFE DISPOSAL

Your collimator contains materials which can be recycled and reused. Specialised companies
can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the
amount of materials to be disposed of.
The product contains lead which can be highly contaminating if dispersed
incorrectly. The following symbol signifies that the product conforms to the
environmental requirements of directives 202/95/EC, 2002/96/EC, 2003/108/EC;
it must be disposed of correctly at the end of its life-cycle.
The collimator does not contain polluting materials or products with the exception
of the lead that composes the shutters - avoid direct contact with lead especially for prolonged
periods.
It is required that you observe Local Laws regulating the disposal of the collimator using
certified environmental management entities. Should this prove impossible, return the
collimator to Ralco at the purchaser's expense and Ralco will undertake its correct disposal.
If you are replacing the unit with new equipment, you may return the old collimator to Ralco.
Please contact us if you require further information.
DISASSEMBLY

CARE MUST BE TAKEN NOT TO LET THE COLLIMATOR FALL.

• Disconnect supply to the collimator.

• Remove the cover and disconnect the supply cables.
• Loosen the fixing Allen screws on the upper part of the collimator connected to the flange
mounted to the X-ray tube.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
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• Suitable packing must be provided for the collimator.

• Place the collimator in a plastic bag to avoid packing material from entering the collimator.
• Use an appropriate packing for transport, shipment or storage; the collimator must be
protected from rough handling. This will avoid damage to the collimator during transport,
shipment or storage.
• Limit Storage conditions:
• Ambient Temperature = from -40°C to +70°C
• Relative Humidity = from 10% to 95%

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• Atm. Pressure = from 500 a 1060 hPa.

SAFETY/RESPONSIBILITY
Ralco adheres to the directives governing manufacturers of electro-medical equipment:
Directive 2007/47/CE para.10 -Legislative Decree n° 46 para.10
Ralco shall not be held responsible when instructions provided in the present manual are not
complied with. Ralco shall not be held responsible if the collimator relates to one or several of
the following instances:
• The unit is of Ralco construction, built to client specifications with no CE marking.
• The unit has been modified by the OEM or end user.
• The unit has been installed without respecting the instructions provided in this manual.
• The unit is used without respecting the instructions provided in this manual.
• The unit has not been subject to routine functional inspection.
• The unit has not been subject to routine maintenance.
• The unit has been repaired with unoriginal spare parts.
• Ralco shall decline all responsibility for any damage, direct or indirect, caused to persons
or things by inappropriate accessories.

INFORMATION REGARDING ACCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED WHILE USING THE RADIOLOGICAL
COLLIMATOR MUST BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO RALCO SRL.

RESIDUAL RISKS
The collimator has been constructed to current standards to meet the safety requisites of
directive 2007/47/CE. However, due to the presence of x-rays, the type of application implies
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a residual risk derived from possible faults that could occur during operation of the unit.
The Instructions contained in the this Manual will ensure the correct use of the device and
reduce the causes of possible hazards.
The residual risks of the device are reasonable; they have been assessed and approved in the
related Risk Management Plan contained the Technical Report.

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 Information For The Manufacturer
The following form is provided for your comments and suggestions with regards to the collimator so that we
may ensure and improve the quality of our production.
Please e-mail comments and/or suggestions to: [email protected]

Date:
Customer:

Information regarding possible accidents that may have occurred while using the collimator.
Directive 2007/47/CE states that accidents (such as death or grievous injury to a patient) that involve the
collimator described herein, must be reported to the Ministry of Health and to the Manufacturer.
The present form is provided to report to Ralco srl post-free.

Date:
Customer:
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