GE Healthcare

BRIVO CT315/325
SAFETY GUIDELINES/EMC
Operating Documentation

5478832-1EN
Rev 2
© 2012, General Electric Company,
All Rights Reserved.
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警告 • 本维修手册仅提供英文版本。
(ZH-CN) • 如果维修服务提供商需要非英文版本，客户需自行提供翻译服务。
• 未详细阅读和完全理解本维修手册之前，不得进行维修。
• 忽略本警告可能对维修人员，操作员或患者造成触电、机械伤害或其他形式的
伤害。

• THIS SERVICE MANUAL IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH ONLY.

WARNING
• IF A CUSTOMER’S SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIRES A LANGUAGE
(EN) OTHER THAN ENGLISH, IT IS THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO
PROVIDE TRANSLATION SERVICES.

Attention
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS THIS
SERVICE MANUAL HAS BEEN CONSULTED AND IS UNDERSTOOD.
• FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE
SERVICE PROVIDER, OPERATOR OR PATIENT FROM ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MECHANICAL OR OTHER HAZARDS.

ATTENTION • Ce manuel de service n'est disponible qu'en anglais.

• Si le technicien du client a besoin de ce manuel dans une autre langue
(FR) que l'anglais, c'est au client qu'il incombe de le faire traduire.
• Ne pas tenter d'intervenir sur les équipements tant que le manuel service
n'a pas été consulté et compris
• Le non-respect de cet avertissement peut entraîner chez le technicien,
l'opérateur ou le patient des blessures dues à des dangers électriques,
mécaniques ou autres.

警告 • このサービスマニュアルには英語版しかありません。
(JA) • サービスを担当される業者が英語以外の言語を要求される場合、翻訳作業は
その業者の責任で行うものとさせていただきます。
• このサービスマニュアルを熟読し理解せずに、装置のサービスを行わないで
ください。
• この警告に従わない場合、サービスを担当される方、操作員あるいは患者さ
んが、感電や機械的又はその他の危険により負傷する可能性があります。

ATENÇÃO • Este manual de assistência técnica só se encontra disponível em inglês.

• Se qualquer outro serviço de assistência técnica, que não a gems,
(PT-BR) solicitar estes manuais noutro idioma, é da responsabilidade do cliente
fornecer os serviços de tradução.
• Não tente reparar o equipamento sem ter consultado ecompreendido este
manual de assistência técnica.
• O não cumprimento deste aviso pode por em perigo a segurança do
técnico, operador ou paciente devido a choques elétricos, mecânicos ou
outros.

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ОСТОРОЖНО! • Данное руководство по обслуживанию предлагается только на

английском языке.
(RU) • Если сервисному персоналу клиента необходимо руководство не на
английском, а на каком-то другом языке, клиенту следует
самостоятельно обеспечить перевод.
• Перед обслуживанием оборудования обязательно обратитесь к
данному руководству и поймите изложенные в нем сведения.
• Несоблюдение требований данного предупреждения может привести
к тому, что специалист по обслуживанию, оператор или пациент
получат удар электрическим током, механическую травму или другое
повреждение.

ATENCION • Este manual de servicio sólo existe en inglés.

• Si el encargado de mantenimiento de un cliente necesita un idioma que
(ES) no sea el inglés, el cliente deberá encargarse de la traducción del
manual.
• No se deberá dar servicio técnico al equipo, sin haber consultado y
comprendido este manual de servicio.
• La no observancia del presente aviso puede dar lugar a que el proveedor
de servicios, el operador o el paciente sufran lesiones provocadas por
causas eléctricas, mecánicas o de otra naturaleza.

DIKKAT • Bu servis kilavuzunun sadece ingilizcesi mevcuttur.

• Eğer müşteri teknisyeni bu kilavuzu ingilizce dişinda bir başka lisandan
(TR) talep ederse, bunu tercüme ettirmek müşteriye düşer.
• Servis kilavuzunu okuyup anlamadan ekipmanlara müdahale etmeyiniz.
• Bu uyariya uyulmamasi, elektrik, mekanik veya diğer tehlikelerden dolayi
teknisyen, operatör veya hastanin yaralanmasina yol açabilir.

WARNUNG • Diese Serviceanleitung existiert nur in Englischer Sprache.

• Falls ein fremder Kundendienst eine andere Sprache benötigt, ist es aufgabe
(DE) des Kunden für eine Entsprechende Übersetzung zu sorgen.
• Versuchen Sie nicht diese Anlage zu warten,
ohne diese Serviceanleitung gelesen und verstanden zu haben.
• Wird diese Warnung nicht beachtet, so kann es zu Verletzungen des
Kundendiensttechnikers, des Bedieners oder des Patienten durch
stromschläge, Mechanische oder Sonstige gefahren kommen.

ΠΡΟΕΙΔΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ • Το παρόν εγχειρίδιο σέρβις διατίθεται στα αγγλικά μόνο.

• Εάν το άτομο παροχής σέρβις ενός πελάτη απαιτεί το παρόν εγχειρίδιο σε
(EL) γλώσσα εκτός των αγγλικών, αποτελεί ευθύνη του πελάτη να παρέχει
υπηρεσίες μετάφρασης.
• Μην επιχειρήσετε την εκτέλεση εργασιών σέρβις στον εξοπλισμό εκτός εαν
έχετε συμβουλευτεί και έχετε κατανοήσει το παρόν εγχειρίδιο σέρβις.
• Εαν δε λάβετε υπόψη την προειδοποίηση αυτή, ενδέχεται να προκληθεί
τραυματισμός στο άτομο παροχής σέρβις, στο χειριστή ή στον ασθενή από
ηλεκτροπληξία, μηχανικούς ή άλλους κινδύνους.

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AVVERTENZA • Il presente manuale di manutenzione è disponibile soltanto in inglese.

• Se un addetto alla manutenzione richiede il manuale in una lingua diversa, il
(IT) cliente è tenuto a provvedere direttamente alla traduzione.
• Si proceda alla manutenzione dell'apparecchiatura solo dopo aver consultato il
presente manuale ed averne compreso il contenuto
• Il non rispetto della presente avvertenza potrebbe far compiere operazioni da
cui derivino lesioni all'addetto, alla manutenzione, all'utilizzatore ed al paziente
per folgorazione elettrica, per urti meccanici od altri rischi.

경고 • 본 서비스 지침서는 영어로만 이용하실 수 있습니다 .

(KO) • 고객의 서비스 제공자가 영어 이외의 언어를 요구할 경우 , 번역 서비스를 제공
하는 것은 고객의 책임입니다 .

Attention
• 본 서비스 지침서를 참고했고 이해하지 않는 한은 해당 장비를 수리하려고 시
도하지 마십시오 .
• 이 경고에 유의하지 않으면 전기 쇼크 , 기계상의 혹은 다른 위험으로부터 서비
스 제공자 , 운영자 혹은 환자에게 위해를 가할 수 있습니다 .

ATENŢIE • Acest manual de service este disponibil numai în limba engleză.

• Dacă un furnizor de servicii pentru clienţi necesită o altă limbă decât cea
(RO) engleză, este de datoria clientului să furnizeze o traducere.
• Nu încercaţi să reparaţi echipamentul decât ulterior consultării şi înţelegerii
acestui manual de service.
• Ignorarea acestui avertisment ar putea duce la rănirea depanatorului,
operatorului sau pacientului în urma pericolelor de electrocutare, mecanice sau
de altă natură.

ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕН • Това упътване за работа е налично само на английски език.

• Ако доставчикът на услугата на клиента изиска друг език, задължение на
ИЕ клиента е да осигури превод.
(BG) • Не използвайте оборудването, преди да сте се консултирали и разбрали
упътването за работа.
• Неспазването на това предупреждение може да доведе до нараняване на
доставчика на услугата, оператора или пациент в резултат на токов удар
или механична или друга опасност.

DAMAGE IN TRANSPORTATION
All packages should be closely examined at time of delivery. If damage is apparent write “Damage In Shipment” on ALL
copies of the freight or express bill BEFORE delivery is accepted or “signed for” by a GE representative or hospital receiving
agent. Whether noted or concealed, damage MUST be reported to the carrier immediately upon discovery, or in any event,
within 14 days after receipt, and the contents and containers held for inspection by the carrier. A transportation company
will not pay a claim for damage if an inspection is not requested within this 14 day period.
To file a report:
Fill out a report on http://egems.med.ge.com/edq/home.jsp
Contact the local service coordinator.

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CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR STATEMENT

All electrical Installations that are preliminary to positioning of the equipment at the site prepared for the equipment shall be
performed by licensed electrical contractors. In addition, electrical feeds into the Power Distribution Unit shall be performed
by licensed electrical contractors. Other connections between pieces of electrical equipment, calibrations and testing shall
be performed by qualified GE Medical personnel. The products involved (and the accompanying electrical installations) are
highly sophisticated, and special engineering competence is required. In performing all electrical work on these products,
GE will use its own specially trained field engineers. All of GE’s electrical work on these products will comply with the
requirements of the applicable electrical codes.
The purchaser of GE equipment shall only utilize qualified personnel (i.e., GE’s field engineers, personnel of third-party
service companies with equivalent training, or licensed electricians) to perform electrical servicing on the equipment.

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IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION

X-ray equipment if not properly used may cause injury. Accordingly, the instructions herein contained should be thoroughly
read and understood by everyone who will use the equipment before you attempt to place this equipment in operation. The
General Electric Company, Medical Systems Group, will be glad to assist and cooperate in placing this equipment in use.
Although this apparatus incorporates a high degree of protection against x-radiation other than the useful beam, no practical
design of equipment can provide complete protection. Nor can any practical design compel the operator to take adequate
precautions to prevent the possibility of any persons carelessly exposing themselves or others to radiation.
It is important that anyone having anything to do with x-radiation be properly trained and fully acquainted with the

Attention
recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements as published in NCRP Reports
available from NCRP Publications, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Room 1016, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, and of the
International Commission on Radiation Protection, and take adequate steps to protect against injury.
The equipment is sold with the understanding that the General Electric Company, Medical Systems Group, its agents, and
representatives have no responsibility for injury or damage which may result from improper use of the equipment.
Various protective materials and devices are available. It is urged that such materials or devices be used.

LITHIUM BATTERY CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

OMISSIONS & ERRORS

Customers, please contact your GE Sales or Service representatives.
GE personnel, please use the GEMS CQA Process to report all omissions, errors, and defects in this publication.

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REVISION HISTORY
REV Date Primary Reason for Change
1 04/28/2012 Initial release.

2 07/13/2012 Initial release.

Revision History

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1-1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-1-1 LOCK OUT / TAG OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-2 OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-3 OPERATOR CONSOLE HAZARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

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SECTION 2 - GANTRY SAFETY AWARENESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-1 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-1-1 On the Gantry Front Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-1-2 On the Gantry Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-1-3 Emergency Stop From Scan Control Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-2 GANTRY MECHANICAL HAZARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2-2-1 Beware of Gantry Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2-2-2 Rotate Switch for Gantry Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-2-3 Reset from the OC for Gantry Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2-2-4 Preparation for Servicing the Gantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2-3 GANTRY ELECTRICAL HAZARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-4 OTHER GANTRY HAZARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2-4-1 X-ray Radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2-4-2 Thermal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2-4-3 Slip Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

SECTION 3 - PDU SAFETY AWARENESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3-1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY CONTROLS SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4-1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

SECTION 5 - CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5-1 SLIP RING BRUSH DUST AND DEBRIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-1-1 Cleaning Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-1-2 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-1-3 Recommended Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-1-4 Clean-up and personal Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-1-5 Hazardous Materials and Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-2 OILS (TUBE, TANK AND HYDRAULIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-3 LEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-4 HEAT SOURCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-5 ADHESIVES, CLEANERS, AND PAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

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1-1 GENERAL
This manual describes the safety precautions that must be realized when servicing the GANTRY as part of the CT
system. These subsystem pose unique potential hazards to the service person. This manual is not geared for
detailed service training, but is written to emphasize awareness to the unique safety hazards facing the person who
services this system.
Danger, warning and caution statements are made throughout the manual with the symbols shown below. In
addition, international symbols, shown on the next page, are also used. The definitions of the danger statement,
warning statement, caution statement and international symbols are described as follows:

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
DANGER
DANGER MEANS THAT THE SITUATION DESCRIBED WILL CAUSE DEATH
OR INJURY TO YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE IF THE SAFETY INFORMATION IS
NOT OBEYED.

WARNING
WARNING MEANS THAT THE SITUATION DESCRIBED CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH TO YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE IF THE SAFETY INFORMATION IS NOT OBEYED.

CAUTION
Caution means that the situation described may cause personal injury to you or someone
else if the safety information is not obeyed

NOTICE
Notice means that the situation described can cause damage to the system hardware/
software or test equipment if the safety information is not obeyed.

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International symbol warning of an ionizing radiation hazard.

International symbol warning of a mechanical hazard.

International symbol warning of an electrical hazard.

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1-1-1 LOCK OUT / TAG OUT

In the U.S., or other countries which have an ECPL (Energy Control and Power Lockout) law or similar law as ECPL;
or any field engineers who work in sites where a power distribution box with a lockout capability is used, GE service
personel must be trained in and use ECPL procedures.
For systems powered from a power distribution box which has a lockout capability, lock out the system power at the
main input (Power Distribution Box) prior to any component changes.

1-2 OVERVIEW

DANGER
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO SERVICING CT SYSTEM.

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE,
PERSONAL HARM, HARM TO OTHERS OR DEATH.

WARNING
WIRELESS DEVICES SUCH AS CELL PHONES, ECT., ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STAY NEAR
OR IN THE SCAN ROOM.

This CT Gantry has continuous rotation design for its rotor (Slip-ring type). Therefore, do not service this CT system
in the same way as an alternating rotating system (Non Slip-ring type) such as you did for CT 9000 series, Max
series, Pace, and Sytec series, otherwise, you might:
• Injure or kill yourself.
• Injure or kill others.
• Destroy subsystems or the entire system.
• Destroy test equipment.

• Gantry Mechanical
• Gantry Electrical
• Other Gantry Hazards
• PDU Electrical
Note
To reduce the risk from potential hazards, always use appropriate Lockout/Tagout procedures
when servicing the system.

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1-2 OVERVIEW (CONTINUED)

The following risks have been minimized to ensure the safety of patients, operators and service engineers and to
meet the strict IEC/UL standards. However, attention should be paid during normal operation or service work.
• Fire/Smoke hazard
• Toxicity: for instance, lead plate only for inside system use
• Oil leakage from tube or pump
• Infection elimination and prevention
• Artifacts and diagnostics mistakes
• Pinch point
• Patient Supporting mechanism broken
• Equipment overbalance

1-3 OPERATOR CONSOLE HAZARD

The following warnings must be observed when servicing the Operator Console (OC).

WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD! TURN OFF THE OC POWER SWITCH WHEN
ACCESSING THE COMPONENTS OF THE OC. THIS TURNS OFF THE SWITCH (CB7) WITHIN
THE PDU, SO THAT AC220V LINE FOR THE OC IS DISCONNECTED. THEREFORE, ALL
POWER CAN BE THOROUGHLY REMOVED FROM THE OC.

NOTICE
Electrostatic discharge hazard. It is essential to link yourself to ground potential by wearing
an anti-static wrist strap when accessing any circuit boards within the OC. No board should
ever be accessed without this precaution.

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SECTION 2 - GANTRY SAFETY AWARENESS

This section describes the safety precautions that must be realized when servicing the GANTRY. The following
areas of potential hazards are discussed in this section:
• Emergency Stop Switch Locations
• Gantry Mechanical
• Gantry Electrical
• Other Gantry Hazards

SECTION 2 - GANTRY SAFETY

2-1 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH LOCATIONS

2-1-1 On the Gantry Front Cover

AWARENESS
There are the two Gantry emergency stop switches accessible when the Gantry covers are installed.

Illustration 2-1 Emergency Stop Switch On the Cover

Emergency Stop Switches

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2-1-2 On the Gantry Frame

There are two emergency stop switches accessible when the Gantry covers are removed. (See Illustration 2-2.)

Illustration 2-2 Emergency Stop Switch On the Gantry Frame (with the Side Cover removed)

Right View Left View

Emergency Stop Switches

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2-1-3 Emergency Stop From Scan Control Box

To stop gantry rotation from the OC quickly during an emergency situation, press the OC Emergency Stop Switch
as shown in Illustration 2-3.

DANGER
DO NOT USE THE STOP SCAN SWITCH, LOCATED ON THE SCAN CONTROL
BOX, TO STOP GANTRY ROTATION DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
PRESSING THIS SWITCH ONLY ABORTS THE SCAN AND THE GANTRY
CONTINUES TO ROTATE. PRESS THE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
(ILLUSTRATION 2-3) OR ONE OF THE GANTRY EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCHES (ILLUSTRATION 2-1 OR 2-2) TO STOP GANTRY ROTATION.

SECTION 2 - GANTRY SAFETY

Illustration 2-3 Emergency Stop Switch On the OC Keyboard

AWARENESS
Stop Scan Switch
Emergency Stop Switch (Do not use this button)

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2-2 GANTRY MECHANICAL HAZARD

This section describes the potential hazards associated with gantry rotation. Your safety will be compromised if you
do not understand the risks. Please read carefully.

2-2-1 Beware of Gantry Rotation

The Gantry rotates 360 degrees at high speed. Danger to personnel is highest in the areas on either side of the
Gantry where objects can be ejected at great velocity when the Gantry is rotating (if the Gantry side covers are
removed).

DANGER
IMPACT HAZARD!! DURING SERVICING, AVOID THE AREA AT THE RIGHT
OR LEFT SIDE OF THE GANTRY WHENEVER THE GANTRY IS ROTATING
AND THE SIDE COVERS ARE REMOVED. ALSO AVOID THIS AS MUCH AS
POSSIBLE WHEN THE GANTRY IS NOT ROTATING. FAILURE TO HEED THIS
WARNING MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL HARM, HARM TO OTHERS, OR
DEATH.

Do not leave any board chassis opened during scanning, otherwise boards could be ejected at high speed and
destroyed. In addition, always use procedures described in the service documentation when replacing components.

CAUTION
Impact Hazard. All components in the Gantry must be secured adequately using the proper
tools and all mounting hardware must be properly torqued to specification (if applicable).
Mounting procedures described in the service documentation must be stringently followed.
Failure to heed this caution may result in personal harm, harm to others.

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2-2-2 Rotate Switch for Gantry Rotation

WARNING
MECHANICAL HAZARD! IF THE XG ERROR OCCURS, THE GANTRY WILL BE ROTATED
SUDDENLY TO THE 180 DEGREE POSITION TO PREVENT LEAKING OF OIL FROM THE
TUBE. WHEN SERVICING THE GANTRY WITH THE COVER(S) REMOVED, THE AXIAL DRIVE
SWITCH (ROTATE) MUST BE TURNED OFF. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL HARM, HARM TO OTHERS OR DEATH.

Illustration 2-4 shows the location of the Axial Drive Switch (Rotate switch) to enable or disable the axial drive motor
of the Gantry by CB3 which is located in PDU. Turn OFF CB3 to prevent it from rotating.

SECTION 2 - GANTRY SAFETY

If the TGP board is powered on, try to rotate the Gantry manually.
• If the Gantry can be rotated, the rotate switch is off, or SVON switch on the TGP board is ON.
• If the Gantry can not be rotated, the rotate switch is ON.

AWARENESS
DANGER
MECHANICAL HAZARD!! NEVER PUT ANY BODY PART INTO THE GANTRY
WITHOUT DISABLING THE AXIAL DRIVE AND VERIFYING THAT IT IS
DISABLED. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
HARM, HARM TO OTHERS OR DEATH.

Illustration 2-4 PDU

CB1

XG Power Switch

K1
CB3 (Axial Drive Switch) CB4 (Slip Ring Switch)

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2-2-3 Reset from the OC for Gantry Rotation

When activating the following switches in the OC, the reset signal is transmitted to the TGP board in the Gantry so
that the Gantry will rotate.
• Power ON/OFF switch of the Host Computer:
When all subsystem is ready except OC, and press ‘Power ON/OFF’ button of OC to startup OC, a reset
command will be sent to TGP and cause Gantry rotation.

2-2-4 Preparation for Servicing the Gantry

In addition to the warnings stated earlier, note the following prior to servicing the gantry:
• Never assume that the Gantry will not rotate.
• If the side covers are removed, avoid standing at the right or left side of the gantry during gantry rotation.
• Always lockout/tag the system power line disconnect after shutting off power to the Gantry.
• Always hold the gantry with the Azimuth lock pin during service, otherwise the Gantry may unexpectedly
rotate under unbalanced conditions which occur when components are removed, thus, causing gantry
rotation.

WARNING
MECHANICAL HAZARD!
FAILURE TO HOLD THE GANTRY USING THE AZIMUTH LOCK PIN PRIOR TO REMOVING
COMPONENTS MAY LEAD TO GANTRY MOTION WHICH CAN STRIKE A PERSON CAUSING
INJURY OR DEATH.

• Always remove jewelry (e.g. watches, rings, etc.), secure clothing and remove any clothing which could
get caught in rotating components.
• Always wear safety glasses.
• Always announce when the Gantry is about to be enabled before enabling.
• Always use the hardware mounting procedures defined in the service documentation.
After servicing the Gantry, note the following:
• Do not leave any tools in the Gantry.
• Be sure that any covers on the Gantry rotating section are on and secured.

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2-3 GANTRY ELECTRICAL HAZARD

The PDU provides 380 VAC to the X-ray Generator subsystem via the slip ring in the Gantry.
XG Power switch is a node of safety loop, the contactor K1 and K11 is off when XG Power switch is off. As a result,
no power on JEDI and Axial Driver.

SECTION 2 - GANTRY SAFETY

DANGER

AWARENESS
ELECTROCUTION!! 
WHEN SERVICING ANY COMPONENTS OF THE XG GENERATOR, WAIT
MORE THAN 5 MINUTES TO BE DISCHARGED AFTER THE ‘XG POWER’
SWITCH IN THE PDU ARE TURNED OFF.

DANGER
ELECTROCUTION!! 
WHEN SERVICING THE SLIP RING, THE ‘CB4’ AND ‘XG POWER’ SWITCHES
IN THE PDU MUST BE TURNED OFF. (SEE ILLUSTRATION 2-4.)

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2-3 GANTRY ELECTRICAL HAZARD (CONTINUED)

DANGER
ELECTROCUTION!! 
TWO PEOPLE MUST ALWAYS BE PRESENT WHEN THE 400 VAC SUPPLY IS
BEING MONITORED. WHILE ONE PERSON IS MAKING THE VOLTAGE
MEASUREMENT, THE OTHER PERSON IS STANDING NEAR THE XG POWER
SWITCH, READY TO FLIP THE SWITCH OFF IN THE EVENT OF AN
EMERGENCY. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR ELECTROCUTION.

DANGER
ELECTROCUTION!! 
THE 750VDC IS FLOATING INSIDE THE XG UNITS.
IT TAKES MORE THAN 5 MINUTES TO BLEED OFF THE CAPACITORS IN THE
XG UNITS AFTER XG POWER SWITCH AT THE PDU IS TURNED OFF.

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2-3 GANTRY ELECTRICAL HAZARD (CONTINUED)

WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD! 
LARGE FILTER CAPACITORS OF THE XG GENERATOR IN THE GANTRY COULD EXPLODE
UNDER CERTAIN SITUATIONS. THEREFORE, BE SURE THAT ALL GENERATOR COVERS
ARE IN PLACE AND THAT SAFETY GLASSES ARE WORN AT ALL TIMES. OTHERWISE,
PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR FROM FLYING DEBRIS SUBSEQUENT TO A CAPACITOR
EXPLOSION.
In addition to the cautions and warnings in this GANTRY ELECTRICAL HAZARD section, follow the steps below
prior to servicing the gantry:
• Always lockout/tag the system power line disconnect after shutting off power to the gantry. Verify the
absence of electrical power before attempting any disassembly.

SECTION 2 - GANTRY SAFETY

• Do not manually rotate the Gantry without knowing what you are touching.
• Only use the methods of voltage measurements that are depicted in the service documentation.

AWARENESS
• Reinstall all covers where exposed voltages are accessible.

NOTICE
Electrostatic discharge hazard. 
It is essential to link yourself to ground potential by wearing an anti-static wrist strap when
accessing any circuit board within the Gantry. No board should ever be accessed without
this precaution.

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2-4 OTHER GANTRY HAZARDS

Other areas of potential hazards and damage to hardware are listed below:
• X-ray radiation
• Thermal
• Slip Ring

2-4-1 X-ray Radiation

Due to higher x-ray power, risk to the service person increases. The Gantry does not have an audible x-ray on
indicator nor is it required by FDA. It does have visual indicators on the gantry display and on the rear cover of the
gantry. See Illustration 2-5.

WARNING
X-RAY EXPOSURE! X-RAY EXPOSURE IS HARMFUL TO HUMAN HEALTH! BE SURE THAT
THE SCAN ROOM IS CLEAR OF ALL PERSONNEL PRIOR TO MAKING X-RAY EXPOSURES.

Illustration 2-5 X-RAY ON Light

X-Ray ON Light

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2-4-2 Thermal
Due to the high heat output of the tube during x-ray exposure, the tube casing, cooling plumbing and radiator can
become considerably hot.

WARNING
BURN HAZARD!
NEVER TOUCH THE X-RAY TUBE CASING, THE COOLING LINES, OR THE TUBE CASING
RADIATOR UNTIL YOU KNOW THAT THEY ARE COOL. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY
MAY OCCUR.

2-4-3 Slip Ring

SECTION 2 - GANTRY SAFETY

DANGER

AWARENESS
ELECTROCUTION!!
THERE IS A LIVE CURRENT RUNNING THROUGH THE GANTRY SLIP RING
POWER BRUSHES. DO NOT SERVICE THE GANTRY SLIP RINGS UNLESS
THE ‘CB4’ AND ‘XG POWER’ SWITCHES FOR 3-PHASE 380VAC BRUSHES IN
THE PDU HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF AND CHECKED.

NOTICE
Do not touch the slip rings with bare fingers because skin oil damages them. The slip rings
do not require periodic cleaning. If cleaning is required (in FMI, etc), only follow the cleaning
procedure described in the documentation.

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SECTION 3 - PDU SAFETY AWARENESS

3-1 GENERAL

SECTION 3 - PDU SAFETY

AWARENESS
Illustration 3-1 shows the voltage level in the PDU.

Illustration 3-1 PDU Voltage

Safety Protect Cover Safety Protect Cover

(380V) (380V)

Safety Protect Cover TS1

(380V)

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3-1 GENERAL (CONTINUED)

DANGER
EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO SAFELY SERVICE THE PDU.
MORE THAN 30 KW OF POWER IS AVAILABLE AT THE PDU FOR SHORT
PERIODS OF TIME. THEREFORE, CONSIDER ALL POINTS WITHIN THE PDU
TO BE ELECTRICALLY HAZARDOUS. DO NOT PERFORM ANY WORK IN
THE PDU UNLESS IT IS DEENERGIZED. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING
MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

In addition to the warning above, follow the steps below prior to servicing the PDU:
• Connect voltage measuring equipment only when power is removed and the wall Power Distribution Box
(PDB) is locked and tagged.
• Always wear safety glasses.
• Be sure that all safety protect covers are in place before the PDU is energized. (See Illustration 3-1).

WARNING
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! POWER IS SUPPLIED TO THE PDU TERMINAL (TS1) FROM
THE HOSPITAL PDB (POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX). EVEN IF PDU POWER IS CUT OFF BY
THE CB1 BREAKER IN THE PDU OR OC POWER-ON SWITCH, THIS TERMINAL (TS1) ARE
STILL LIVE. (SEE ILLUSTRATION 3-1)

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SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY CONTROLS SUMMARY

4-1 GENERAL

SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY CONTROLS

This sections summarizes the type of emergency controls (Table 4-1) that are available to the service person and/
or the customer, some of which were previously discussed.
Take note in Table 4-1 that only the System Emergency Off Switch and the Primary Power Disconnect are the key

SUMMARY
emergency controls because these two switches remove all power to all components of the system. Whereas, the
other emergency controls in Table 4-1 only effect part of the system.

DANGER
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICING OF THE CT SYSTEMS, BE SURE
YOU KNOW THE LOCATIONS OF THE SYSTEM EMERGENCY OFF SWITCH
AND THE PRIMARY POWER DISCONNECT. BOTH ARE NORMALLY
LOCATED NEAR THE GANTRY AND OC. FAILURE TO ACCESS THESE TWO
CONTROLS CAN RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF
AN EMERGENCY.

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4-1 GENERAL (CONTINUED)

Note
The System Emergency OFF Switch and Primary Power Disconnect are the option kit.

Table 4-1 Emergency Controls

TYPE AVAILABLE TO: ILLUST. # PURPOSE

SERVICE CUSTOMER
CONSOLE EMERGENCY YES YES 2-2 DISABLES X-RAY DRIVES, GANTRY
STOP SWITCH DRIVES, AND TABLE DRIVES.
PRIMARY POWER DIS- YES YES --- REMOVES ALL POWER TO ALL COMPO-
CONNECT NENTS.
AXIAL DRIVE DISABLE YES NO 2-4 DISABLES GANTRY ROTATION.
SWITCH
XG POWER (400VAC) DIS- YES NO DISABLES XG AC MAIN POWER SUPPLY
ABLE SWITCH TO GANTRY.
EMERGENCY STOP YES YES 2-1 DISABLES X-RAY DRIVES, GANTRY,
SWITCHES ON GANTRY DRIVES, AND TABLE DRIVES.
(COVERS INSTALLED)
EMERGENCY STOP YES NO 2-2 DISABLES X-RAY DRIVES, GANTRY,
SWITCHES ON GANTRY DRIVES, AND TABLE DRIVES.
(COVERS REMOVED)

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SECTION 5 - CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS

Always wear personal protection equipment to prevent inhalation, digestion and absorption of any substance
through the skin, eyes, nose or mouth.

5-1 SLIP RING BRUSH DUST AND DEBRIS

Avoid inhalation and digestion of slip-ring brush dust. The slip ring brushes are made of carbon (refer to the
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for these materials). Carbon is the conductive material used to pass power
and signals to the slip ring platters.

SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY CONTROLS

5-1-1 Cleaning Equipment
Use a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuum cleaner to remove residual brush debris. Do not use a
standard vacuum cleaner, because it cannot filter out all of the debris and will exhaust it back into the air. If a

SUMMARY
HEPA vacuum cleaner is not available, use alcohol soaked paper toweling to wipe surfaces clean. This method
must be followed up by vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum, when available.

5-1-2 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

• Safety Glasses
• Neoprene or Nitrite Gloves

5-1-3 Recommended Cleaning Procedure

DANGER
POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK
SERVICING HARDWARE WITH POWER ON.
TAG AND LOCKOUT SYSTEM POWER BEFORE WORKING AROUND OR
PERFORMING ANY SLIP-RING MAINTENANCE.

To clean the slip rings, proceed as follows: Remove all existing brush debris from the brush blocks, brackets, and
surrounding areas, using a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate) vacuum cleaner. Use the HEPA vacuum cleaner to
remove all brush debris that may have been deposited on the gantry base and floor during servicing. Never use
rags or cloths on the slip ring and brushes.

NOTICE
When cleaning the slip ring and brush area, do not touch the slip ring or the brushes with
your bare fingers. Skin oil can damage the rings and brushes.

5-1-4 Clean-up and personal Hygiene

After servicing slip ring component and the area, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Dispose of
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gloves and rags properly.

Place all materials that contain brush debris (such as the HEPA vacuum cleaner filter, paper toweling, gloves, and
old brush assemblies) in a sealed plastic bag and return to the GE Recycling Center:

GEMS Recycling Center

% ACE Warehouse
Building #11
2200 E. College Avenue
Cudahy, WI. 53110

5-1-5 Hazardous Materials and Waste

GE Field Personnel are provided EHS training upon employment and must complete annual training there after
which defines how to manage hazardous materials while servicing GE equipment. Refer to EHS101 - GE course
number GEHC-CM2356T-EN. See training material excerpts below:
• Hazardous waste generated while servicing equipment at a customer’s site belongs to the customer and
must be disposed of by the customer.
• FE’s are not permitted to ship any chemical waste material!
• When in doubt about the waste categorization or disposal methods contact your Field EHS Specialist or
GE Healthcare Renewable Resource Center.
• Some repairable or recyclable parts may contain hazardous materials such as nickel cadmium or
lithiumbatteries, mercury switches, etc.
• GE personnel can contact their EHS Zone Lead representative for help if required regarding all questions
related to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) programs.

5-2 OILS (TUBE, TANK AND HYDRAULIC)

Oil resistant gloves should be worn when working with oil or performing clean-up of it. Dispose of chemicals, rags
and materials in accordance with hospital and local government environmental and safety requirements.

5-3 LEAD
Wear gloves and wash hands after handling lead. The CT detector has a trace amount of Chromium (Cr) in its
construction. CT detectors can be returned to GEMS for proper disposal. There is also a small amount of lead in
the collimator.

5-4 HEAT SOURCES

The X-Ray tube casing, plumbing and radiator can become hot enough to cause minor burns, if not allowed to
cool sufficiently. Please allow sufficient time for this equipment to cool adequately before performing any service.

5-5 ADHESIVES, CLEANERS, AND PAINTS

All adhesive and cleaning compound brand names referred to within the service procedures may have equivalent
products available locally. Paints are specific to GE products and are not available locally.
Some chemicals, cleaners and adhesives brands such as Loctite, RTV, Scrubbing Bubbles (Dow), etc., or their
equivalent are available through the GE Healthcare spare parts (FRU) ordering/management system. These are
to be used exclusively on GE Healthcare products or products serviced by GE Healthcare. The distribution of these

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chemicals to any person not employed by GE Healthcare or not under contract with GE Healthcare is
strictly prohibited. The use of these products for any other purpose other than those specific uses defined in the
service documentation is strictly prohibited. For assistance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) issues
contact your Zone Lead representative.

SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY CONTROLS

SUMMARY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

SECTION 1 - EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1-1 EMC PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-2 NOTICE UPON INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-3 GENERAL NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-3-1 Designation of Peripheral Equipment Connectable to This Product . . . . . . . 1-3

Table of Content
1-3-2 Notice against User Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-3-3 Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-4 COUNTERMEASURES AGAINST EMC-RELATED ISSUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-4-1 General Countermeasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1-5 NOTICE ON SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

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SECTION 1 - EMC

1-1 EMC PERFORMANCE

This CT system may characteristically cause electromagnetic interference with other equipment,either through air
or connecting cables. The term EMC(Electro Magnetic Compatibility) means the capability of the equipment, which
curbs electromagnetic influence from other equipment and at the same time does not affect other equipment with
similar electromagnetic radiation from itself.
This product is designed to fully comply with the group 1 IEC60601-1-2: 2001+A1: 2004 (ED2.1) and IEC 60601-1-
2: 2007 (ED3) (all configurations), Class A, in EMC regulations.
In terms of EMC performance, limit value 12dB relaxation in electromagnetic interference of permanently-installed
medical system used in a lead shielded area,is applied to this product.
To provide reasonable protection against such interference, this product complies the radiated emission as per
CISPR11 Group1 Class A standard limits.

SECTION 1 - EMC
Brivo CT315/CT325 system compliance below EMC Emissions and Immunity Declaration (See below Table 1-1 and
Table 1-2).

Table 1-1 Emission Declaration for Brivo CT315/CT325

The Brivo CT315/325 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment

specified below. The customer or the user of the Brivo CT315/CT325 should
assure that it is used in such an environment.
Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment Guide
RF emissions Group 1 The Brivo CT315/CT325 uses RF
CISPR 11 energy only for its internal function.
Therefore, its RF emissions are very low
and are not likely to cause any
interference in nearby electronic
equipment.
RF emissions Class A The Brivo CT315/CT325, when installed
CISPR 11 in such a shielded location, is suitable
for use in all establishments other than
domestic and those directly connected
to the public low-voltage power supply
network that supplies buildings used for
domestic purposes.

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1-1 EMC PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

Table 1-2 Immunity Declaration for Brivo CT315/CT325

The Brivo CT315/CT325 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment

specified below. The customer or the user of the Brivo CT315/CT325 should assure that
it is used in such an environment.
Immunity Test IEC 60601-1-2 Compliance Electromagnetic Environment
Test Level Level Guidance
Electrostatic ± 6 KV contact ± 6 KV contact Floors should be wood, concrete,
discharge ± 8 KV air ± 8 KV air or ceramic tile. If floors are covered
(ESD) with synthetic material, the relative
IEC 61000-4-2 humidity should be at least 30%.
Electrical fast ±2 KV for power ±2 KV for power Mains power quality should be that
transient/burst supply lines supply lines of a typical commercial or hospital
IEC 61000-4-4 ±1KV for input/ ±1KV for input/ environment
output lines output lines
Surge ± 1 KV line-line ± 1 KV line-line Mains power quality should be that
IEC 61000-4-5 ± 2KV line- ± 2KV line-ground of a typical commercial or hospital
ground environment
Voltage dips, Mains power quality should be that
short <5% UT of a typical commercial or hospital
interruptions environment. If the user of the
and voltage (>95% dip in Brivo CT315/CT325 requires
variations on UT) for 5 sec continued operation during power
power supply mains interruptions, it is
input lines IEC recommended that the Brivo
61000-4-11 CT315/CT325 be powered from an
uninterruptible power supply or a
battery.
Power Power frequency magnetic fields
frequency (50/ 3 A/m 3 A/m should be at levels characteristic of
60Hz) a typical location in a typical
magnetic field commercial or hospital
IEC 61000-4-8 environment.
Note : UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

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1-2 NOTICE UPON INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT

1. Locate the equipment as far as possible from other electronic equipment.
2. Be sure to use either any cables provided by GEHW or ones designated by GEHW. Wire these cables following
these installation procedures.

1-3 GENERAL NOTICE

1-3-1 Designation of Peripheral Equipment Connectable to This Product

Avoid using other equipment than designated. Failure to comply with this instruction may result in poor EMC
performance of the product.

1-3-2 Notice against User Modification

Never modify this product. Unilateral User modification may cause degradation in EMC performance.
Modification of the product includes;

SECTION 1 - EMC
a. Changes in cable (length, material, wiring etc.).
b. Changes in system installation / layout.
c. Changes in system configuration / components.
d. Changes in means of fixing system / parts (cover open / close, cover screwing).

1-3-3 Others
Operate the system with all covers closed. If you open any cover for some reason, be sure to shut it before starting
/ resuming operation. Operating the system with any cover open may affects EMC performance.

1-4 COUNTERMEASURES AGAINST EMC-RELATED ISSUES

Generally it is very difficult to grapple with issues related to EMS. It may take much time and cost.

1-4-1 General Countermeasure

Electromagnetic interference with other equipment(s)
1. Electromagnetic interference may be alleviated by positioning other equipment(s) far from the system.
2. Electromagnetic interference may be mitigated by changing the relative location (installation angle) between
the system and other equipment(s).
3. Electromagnetic interference may be eased by changing wiring locations of power / signal cables of other
equipment(s).
4. Electromagnetic influence may be reduced by altering the path of power supply for other equipment(s).
5. Electromagnetic environment specified below Table 1-3 and Table 1-4.

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Table 1-3 Immunity Declaration for Brivo CT315/CT325

EMC Immunity Declaration For Brivo CT315/CT325

The Brivo CT315/CT325 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user
of the Brivo CT315/CT325 should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity IEC 60601-1-2 Compliance Electromagnetic Environment Guidance
Test Test Level Level
Protable and mobile RF communications equipment should be
used no closer to any part of the Brivo CT315/CT325, including
cables, than the recommended separation distance calculated
from the equation appropriate for the frequency of the
Conducted 3 Vrms 3V
transmitter.
RF 150 kHz to 80
Recommended Separation Distance
IEC 61000- MHz
4-6 3,5
d =[ ] P (see Table 4)
3

3,5
d =[ ] P 80 MHz to 800 MHz (see Table 4)
3

Radiated RF 3 Vrms 3 V/m 7

IEC 61000- d = [ ] P 800 MHz to 2,5 GHz (see Table 4)
80 MHz to 2,5 3
4-3 GHz
(alternative Where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter
method: IEC in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is
61000-4-21) the recommended separation distance in metres (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as determined by an
electromagnetic site survey, a should be less than the
compliance level in each frequency range. b
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with
the following symbol:

a
Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land
mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast, and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically
with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic
site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the Brivo CT315/CT325
is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Brivo CT315/CT325 should be observed to
verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as
re-orienting or relocating the Brivo CT315/CT325.
b Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3V/m.
Note : These guidlines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption
and reflection from structures, objects, and people.

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Table 1-4 Recommended Separation Distances

Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile

RF communications equipment and the Brivo CT315/CT325
The Brivo CT315/CT325 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which
radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Brivo CT315/
CT325 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum
distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters)
and the Brivo CT315/CT325 as recommended below, according to the maximum output
power of the communications equipment.
Rated Maximum Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter
Output Power (P) if m
Trabsnitter Watts
(W) 150 kHz to 80 MHz to 800 MHz to

SECTION 1 - EMC
80 MHz 800 MHz 2,5 GHz
3,5 3,5 7
d =[ ] P d =[ ] P d =[ ] P
3 3 3
Separation Separation Distance Separation Distance
Distance meters meters meters
0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23
0.1 0.38 0.38 0.73
1 1.2 1.2 2.3
10 3.8 3.8 7.3
100 12 12 23
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the separation
distance can be estimated using the equation in the corresponding column, where P is
the maximum output power rating of the transmitters in watts (W) according to the
transmitter manufacturer.
Note : At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range
applies.
Note : These guidlines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is
affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects, and people.

1-5 NOTICE ON SERVICE

1. Ensure that all screws are tight after servicing. Loose screws may cause the degradation in EMC performance.
2. In case the high frequency gasket of this system is broken, replace it with a new one immediately.

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APPENDIX A - SYMBOLS AND CLASSIFICATION

Symbol Publication Description

417-5032 Alternating Current

335-1 Three-phase Alternating Current

3

335-1 Three-phase Alternating Current with neutral

APPENDIX A - SYMBOLS AND

conductor
3N

CLASSIFICATION
Direct Current

417-5019 Protective Earth (Ground)

348 Attention, consult ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS

417-5008 OFF (Power: disconnection from the mains)

417-5007 ON (Power: connection to the mains)

Warning, HIGH VOLTAGE

Emergency Stop

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Symbol Publication Description

Type B

417-5339 X-ray Source Assembly Emitting

417-5009 Standby

Start

Table Set

Abort

Intercom

(on Operator Console)

Power On: light on
Standby: light off

Warning sign :
Radiation of Laser Apparatus

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Symbol Description

Microphone (Mic)

Contrast

Brightness

APPENDIX A - SYMBOLS AND

CLASSIFICATION
30C System storage prior to installation:
Maintain storage temperature between 0 C and +30 C

0C

System storage prior to installation:

Maintain non-condensing storage
humidity below 70%
DO NOT store system longer than 90 days

Humidity 0-70%
Excluding Condensation

Air Pressure System storage and shipment:

Maintain Air Pressure between 700 and 1060hPa
700-1060hPa
Caution Label:
! CAUTION Avoid injury. Read and understand information in manuals before operating
product.
AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand
information in manuals
before operating product.

Weight Maximum caution Label:

! CAUTION Avoid injury. Do no exceed table maximum capacity of 180kg (397lb).
AVOID INJURY.
Do Not Exceed Table
>180kg Maximum Capacity
of 180 kg (397 lb).

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CLASS 1 EQUIPMENT
Any permanently installed equipment containing operator or patient accessible surfaces must provide backup
protection against electric shock,in case the BASIC INSULATION fails. In addition to BASIC INSULATION,Class1
equipment contains a direct connection to a PROTECTIVE(EARTH) CONDUCTOR which prevents shocks when a
person touches a broken piece of equipment or touches two different equipment surfaces simultaneously.

TYPE B EQUIPMENT
CLASS I, II, or III EQUIPMENT or EQUIPMENT with INTERNAL ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCES provide an
adequate degree of protection against electric shock arising from (allowable) LEAKAGE CURRENTS or a
breakdown in the reliability of the protective earth connection.

ORDINARY EQUIPMENT
Enclosed EQUIPMENT without protection against the ingress of water.

OPERATION 0f EQUIPMENT
CONTINUOUS OPERATION WITH INTERMITTENT LOADING.
Operation in which EQUIPMENT is connected continuously to the SUPPLY MAINS.The stated permissible loading
time is so short that the long term on-load operating temperature is not attained.The ensuing interval in loading is,
however, not sufficiently long for cooling down to the long term no-load operating temperature.
EQUIPMENT not suitable for use in the presence of a FLAMMABLE ANESTHETIC MIXTURE WITH AIR or WITH
OXYGEN or NITROUS OXIDE

CLEANING
The system is NOT WATERPROOF. It is NOT designed to protect internal components against the ingress of
liquids.Clean external system surfaces(Gantry,table,consoles and accessories)with a soft cloth dipped in hot water
and wrung DAMP/DRY. (NOT dripping!) IF NECESSARY, use only mild (dish washing liquid) soap to remove dirt.

NOTICE
Avoid damage to equipment! Some îspray and wipeîcleaners etch and permanently cloud
clear plastic surfaces!! Use only warm water and mild liquid soap to clean surfaces.

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