June 2003

Radiographic Units, Mobile

Scope of this Product Comparison
This Product Comparison covers mobile radio-
graphic units that operate by line power, capaci-
tor discharge, and battery power. Mobile C-arms
are covered in the Product Comparison titled
RADIOGRAPHIC/FLUOROSCOPIC UNITS, MOBILE.
UMDNS information
This Product Comparison covers the following
device term and product code as listed in ECRI’s
Universal Medical Device Nomenclature Sys-
tem™ (UMDNS™):
• Radiographic Units, Mobile [13-272]
generators can be used: a line-powered transformer, a
capacitor-discharge generator, or a battery-powered
transformer. Most line-powered transformers use 120
or 220 VAC for x-ray production. A step-up transformer
increases the voltage, and a rectifier converts the al-
ternating current (AC) into the direct current (DC)
required by the x-ray tube. The rectifier restricts cur-
rent flow in the x-ray tube to one direction, thereby
preventing damage to the x-ray filament.
In a capacitor-discharge generator, 110 or 220 VAC
power is fed into a step-up transformer. The high-volt-
age output is rectified and used to charge a large
capacitor or group of capacitors. The capacitor is then
discharged through a grid-controlled x-ray tube. Be-
cause the capacitors are charged to the same potential,
each exposure begins at the same peak kilovoltage

Purpose
Mobile radiographic units are used for radiographic
imaging of patients who cannot be moved to the radi-
ology department and who are in areas — such as
intensive and critical care units or operating and emer-
gency rooms — that lack standard, fixed radiographic
equipment. Mobile units, which are manually or motor
driven to the patient, are designed for use only when
patient transport is contraindicated; the radiology de-
partment offers a more controlled, optimal setting for
radiographic imaging.

Principles of operation
Mobile radiographic units consist of a wheeled cart
that transports an x-ray generator, an x-ray tube and
tubestand, collimators, and a film-cassette storage
drawer. Battery-powered units also contain a battery
and charging system, and self-propelled units contain
a motor drive. One of three different types of x-ray

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(kVp); however, the kV will decrease during the expo-
sure as the capacitor discharges. At the end of each
exposure, the capacitors must be recharged.
In a battery-powered generator, line power is used
to charge lead-acid batteries; fully charged units can
then be operated independently of an outside power
source. In contrast to the capacitor-discharge units,
battery-powered units supply a constant kV and mA
throughout the x-ray exposure. Batteries can be re-
charged from a line-power supply; full charging takes
about 4 to 12 hours.
Most units offer either line power or battery power,
but some units offer both. In these units, the batteries
can be recharged while the unit is running off line
power. This dual power supply can reduce the unit’s
downtime by permitting operation while recharging
the batteries.
The x-ray tube assembly, which includes the x-ray
tube and collimator, is attached to a tubestand that can
be swiveled about its base and/or moved horizontally
and vertically for the radiographic exam. The x-ray
tube anode is either stationary or rotating. A station-
ary anode consists of a tungsten block, usually
mounted on a copper cylinder immersed in oil. The heat
dissipates from the anode through the oil-immersed
copper to a metal shield and the surrounding air. A
rotating anode is a disk with an annular band of
tungsten. An external rotor spins the anode at ap-
proximately 3,000 to 10,000 revolutions per minute,
providing a constantly changing target, which pro-
motes cooling and prolongs anode life.
The size of the focal spot, which is the target area
on the anode where the x-ray beam originates, depends
on the cross-sectional area of the electron beam.
Smaller focal spots produce sharper x-ray images but
also concentrate the generated heat, which can cause
pitting on the target and decrease the life of the anode.
Therefore, focal spot size is a compromise between
image quality and target durability.
The x-ray beam, which is made up of photons of
different energies, exits the evacuated glass tube
through a port or window in the tube housing. Filters,
usually made of aluminum, are placed in the path of the
beam to absorb the less-penetrating x-rays that would
otherwise be absorbed by the first few millimeters of
tissue. (Their absorption by tissue would increase the
radiation dosage with no benefit to the patient.) After
the x-ray beam passes through the filters, a set of
collimators (beam-limiting devices) confines the pri-
mary beam to the approximate size and shape that will
cover only the area of diagnostic interest.
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An exposure switch, connected by a cord to the
mobile unit, or an infrared (IR) remote control acti-
vates the x-ray beam and exposes the radiographic
film. The IR remote control allows the technologist to
activate the x-ray beam while located farther from the
beam than would otherwise be possible with a con-
nected exposure switch. The increased distance be-
tween the beam and the technologist reduces the
radiation to which the technologist is exposed. A re-
mote control also eliminates potential problems asso-
ciated with any cord (e.g., fraying, tangling in movable
equipment parts). Remote exposure switches are op-
tional on some units.
During radiographic imaging, the technologist is
concerned with the kVp, the mA, the exposure time,
the thickness of the body part being examined, and the
source-to-image distance (SID). Mathematical formu-
las and exposure charts are used to determine the
optimal settings for the various body parts and views.
Exposure control devices can reduce the exposure vari-
ation that results in images of varying quality by
automatically terminating the exposure when an ap-
propriate amount of radiation has been detected.
There are varying configurations for the device, but the
device is usually placed behind the radiographic cas-
sette. Exposure control devices reduce the burden on
the technologist to estimate the appropriate exposure
time, but they must be positioned properly to ensure
high-quality images. Exposure control devices can be
standard, optional, or unavailable on various models.
Higher x-ray tube currents or kVp settings permit
short exposure times that minimize blurring of the
radiographic image (caused by patient or organ move-
ment). Tube current in mobile units, however, is often
lower than that in stationary units because of design
constraints. Thus, radiographs taken with mobile
units are usually of poorer quality than those taken
with fixed equipment. Furthermore, because patient
positioning and film placement are more difficult with
bedside radiography, the overall image quality is also
lower.
Reported problems
Unlike the radiology department, critical care units
are not typically equipped to adequately shield sur-
rounding patients and medical staff. Sometimes the
condition of the patient requires that a nurse be in
constant attendance, even during the brief moment it
takes to obtain an x-ray, thus exposing the nurse to
radiation. However, hospital personnel and nearby
patients can be somewhat protected from undue expo-
sure by protective lead aprons and movable radiation
shielding. As mentioned previously, the use of a remote

control exposure switch can also reduce exposure to
hospital personnel.
An incident has been reported in which a mobile
radiographic unit unexpectedly reexposed a film that
had been placed in the unit’s storage bin after the x-ray
tube had been parked. The manufacturer stated that
this could occur with some units that had been modi-
fied to include an IR remote control. Placing the remote
control handswitch in its cradle before parking the
x-ray tube could prevent such incidents. See Health
Devices citations below for more information.
Capacitor-discharge generators can also cause un-
necessary exposure to radiation. After completion of
the exposure, a residual charge on the capacitor may
keep the kVp from immediately returning to zero.
Leakage of the charge could cause the generation of
x-rays without activation of the exposure switch. This
could also pose a shock hazard to x-ray technologists
or other personnel who disconnect the high-voltage
cables while any charge remains.
Scattered radiation not only increases radiation ex-
posure, but also degrades image quality. Scattered
radiation is generally considered the dominant factor
in degrading image quality in mobile radiography.
Aluminum filters and beam collimators help reduce
scattered radiation, and the use of an antiscatter grid,
common in stationary radiographic units, may help
produce high-quality images. However, the difficulty
of aligning the grid in a mobile unit and the extra
weight of the grid holder make the antiscatter grid
more difficult to incorporate into a mobile radiographic
unit. Nonetheless, when a grid is used, image quality
can increase greatly.
Mobile units are often large, heavy, and hard to
maneuver, especially through the narrow corridors
and small emergency and intensive care rooms typi-
cally found in hospitals. Because of the weight of the
x-ray unit’s chassis, tube locks and support mecha-
nisms may fail or require frequent alignment and
adjustments. In addition, some units are unevenly
balanced and may tip over. Most units have several
safety features to prevent collisions during transport,
including bumper-actuated collision braking, dead-
man brakes, and pressure-sensitive steering.
Purchase considerations
ECRI Recommendations
Included in the accompanying comparison chart are
ECRI’s recommendations for minimum performance
requirements for mobile radiographic units; recom-
mended specifications have been categorized into three
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Radiographic Units, Mobile
groups: self-propelled units, manual propulsion units,
and units designed for use outside hospitals.
Self-propelled units rely on large batteries as their
main power source. A key component of these units is
maneuverability without compromising x-ray output.
Fully charged units should be able to produce all nec-
essary x-ray exposures independent of an outside
power source without recharging.
Manually propelled units are heavier to maneuver.
They are line powered and do not rely on batteries as
a main power source. Some units are designed with a
particular patient group focus (e.g., neonatal imaging).
The third systems type is designed for use outside
hospitals, where mobility is a necessity. These units
are designed to produce sufficient x-ray output for
simple exams. They should be lightweight and easy to
assemble, carry, and transport.
Overall, the most important aspects to consider
when purchasing a mobile radiographic unit are
ruggedness and durability. Unit designs should reflect
a compromise between maneuverability, ease of use,
and performance, without sacrificing quality of x-ray
output.
Other Considerations
A number of features vary among manufacturers’
models of mobile radiographic units. Automatic expo-
sure control (AEC), anatomic programming, and input
voltage are frequently offered as options. On some
units, the x-ray exposure is powered directly from the
line voltage, while on others, the input line voltage
charges a battery or capacitor that powers the x-ray
exposure. Motor-driven units require battery power
and should have collision brakes as a safety feature, as
well as a manual override for driving the unit through
swinging doors.
Mobile radiographic units can range in price from
$10,000 to more than $50,000, and the inclusion of
optional features will raise the list price of a unit.
Although the initial acquisition cost is a major factor
in product selection, buyers should also consider what
may be included in the purchase price, such as on-site
training and extended warranties. Replacement costs
for x-ray tubes and new filters should also be consid-
ered. Because mobile radiographic units tend to be less
complex than other radiology equipment, hospitals
often rely on in-house technicians to service the mobile
units rather than purchase a service contract.
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Stage of development
Advances in x-ray generator technology, such as
microprocessor control, AEC, and high-frequency op-
eration, have improved kVp and mA output as well as
radiographic image quality. Developments in high-fre-
quency electric circuit design have enabled manufac-
turers to produce smaller generators that can fit within
the x-ray tube housing. In battery-powered units, some
manufacturers now offer batteries that are mainte-
nance-free for up to 60 months; the downtime associ-
ated with battery reconditioning is therefore reduced.
A recent focus in radiography is further develop-
ment of computed radiography, which acquires radio-
graphic images in a digital format using a
photostimulable phosphor plate that replaces the con-
ventional film cassette. The phosphor in this plate is
generally composed of europium-activated barium
fluorohalide, which stores a portion of the energy ab-
sorbed from the x-ray beam. The phosphor plate is
then scanned by a reader that digitizes the image.
Advantages to using computed radiography include
better images on average, convenient access to images
by personnel using picture archiving and communica-
tion systems (PACS), reduced patient radiation expo-
sure, and an overall reduction in costs. Drawbacks
include increased acquisition costs and adjustments by
and/or training of personnel. However, facilities must
decide what equipment changes are ultimately in pa-
tients’ best interests. For more information, see the
following Product Comparisons:
• Picture Archiving and Communications Systems
(PACS), Radiology
• Radiographic Systems, Film; Digital
• Digital Imaging Systems, Computed Radiography
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GE Medical Systems Europe [171319] LISTEM USA Inc [393197]

283 rue de la Miniere 5200 NW 43rd St Suite 102 PMB 338
boite postale 34 Gainesville FL 32606
F-78533 Buc Cedex Phone: (352) 271-5232
France Fax: (352) 271-8978
Phone: 33 (1) 30704040 E-mail: bryanko@listem.co.kr
Fax: 33 (1) 30709855 Internet: http://www.listem.co.kr
E-mail: info@gemedicalsystems.com
Internet: http://www.gemedicalsystems-
europe.com/frfr Metaltronica
GE Medical Systems (Hong Kong) [401905] Metaltronica srl [176850]
15/Fl The Lee Garden via della Pisana 431
33 Hysan Road I-00163 Roma
Causeway Bay Italy
Hong Kong SAR Phone: 39 (06) 66160206
People’s Republic of China Fax: 39 (06) 66160357
Phone: 852 21006300 E-mail: sales@metaltronica.com
Fax: 852 21006292 Internet: http://www.metaltronica.com
E-mail: kaiser.chan@med.ge.com
Internet: http://www.gemedicalsystems.com
MinXray
Gilardoni MinXray Inc [103109]
3611 Commercial Ave
Gilardoni SpA [176853]
Northbrook IL 60062-1822
via Arturo Gilardoni 1
Phone: (847) 564-0323, (800) 221-2245
I-23826 Mandello de Lario LC
Fax: (847) 564-9040
Italy
E-mail: info@minxray.com
Phone: 39 (0341) 705111
Internet: http://www.minxray.com
Fax: 39 (0341) 735046
E-mail: gx@gilardoni.it
Internet: http://www.gilardoni.it
Multimage

Multimage srl [332031]

Health Products
via dell’Industria 54
Health Products Corp [401485] I-21044 Cavaria VA
721 Clay Ave Italy
Langhorne PA 19047 Phone: 39 (0331) 219900
Phone: (215) 757-3431 Fax: 39 (0331) 218435
Fax: (215) 757-6044 E-mail: info@groupce.it
E-mail: gagnonjoe@aol.com Internet: http://www.groupce.it

LISTEM Shimadzu

LISTEM Corp [392886] Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) PTE Ltd [172209]

414-1 Chongchon-2 dong 16 Science Park Drive #01-02 The Pasteur
Pupyong-gu Singapore Science Park
Inchon Singapore 118227
Republic of Korea Republic of Singapore
Phone: 82 (32) 5155511 Phone: 65 7786280
Fax: 82 (32) 5129814 Fax: 65 7792935
E-mail: obd@listem.co.kr E-mail: sales@shimadzu.com.sg
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Shimadzu Corp Siemens SA de CV [339105]

International Marketing Div Medical [153971] Poniente 116 No 590
3 Kanda-Nishikicho 1-chome 02300 Cd de Mexico
Chiyoda-ku Distrito Federal
Tokyo 101-8448 Mexico
Japan Phone: 52 (5) 3282000
Phone: 81 (3) 32195645 Fax: 52 (5) 3282017
Fax: 81 (3) 32195790 Internet: http://www.siemens.de
E-mail: imd_med@group.shimadzu.co.jp
Internet: http://www.shimadzu.com/medical
SMAM
Shimadzu Europe GmbH [161064]
Albert-Hahn-Strasse 6-10 SMAM srl [177065]
D-47269 Duisburg via Tiziano 24
Germany I-20053 Muggio MI
Phone: 49 (203) 76870 Italy
Fax: 49 (203) 766625 Phone: 39 (039) 2781554
E-mail: webmaster@shimadzu.de Fax: 39 (039) 790213
Internet: http://www.shimadzu.de E-mail: info@smam.it
Internet: http://www.smam.it
Shimadzu Medical Systems [106973]
20101 S Vermont Ave
Torrance CA 90502-3130
Stephanix
Phone: (310) 217-8855, (800) 228-1429
Fax: (310) 217-0661 Stephanix [401705]
E-mail: info@shimadzumed.com boite postale 294
Internet: http://www.shimadzu.com F-42014 Saint Etienne
France
Phone: 33 (4) 77478160
Siemens
Fax: 33 (4) 77375519
Siemens AG E-mail: contact@stephanix.com
Siemens Medical Solutions [401832] Internet: http://www.stephanix.com
Henkestrasse 127
D-91052 Erlangen
Germany Technix
Phone: 49 (9131) 840
Technix SpA [227244]
Fax: 49 (9131) 845400
via Fermi 26
E-mail: Melanie.schmude@siemen.com
I-24050 Grassobbio BG
Internet: http://www.siemensmedical.com
Italy
Siemens Canada Ltd [174735] Phone: 39 (035) 335678
2185 Derry Rd W Fax: 39 (035) 335675
Mississauga ON L5N 7A6 E-mail: technixd@technix.it
Canada Internet: http://www.technix.it
Phone: (905) 819-8000, (888) 303-3353
Fax: (905) 819-5777
E-mail: webdesign@sbs.siemens.com Villa Sistemi
Internet: http://www.siemens.ca
Villa Sistemi Medicali SpA [156442]
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc [399199] via delle Azalee 3
51 Valley Stream Pkwy I-20090 Buccinasco MI
Malvern PA 19355 Italy
Phone: (610) 219-6300, (888) 826-9702 Phone: 39 (02) 488591
Fax: (610) 219-3124 Fax: 39 (02) 4881844
E-mail: sales@siemensmedical.com E-mail: sales@villasm.com
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VMI SID range, cm (in): The source-to-image distance (SID)

VMI Industria e Comercio Ltda [174435]
Rua Pref Eliseu Alves da Silva 400
Dist Industrial Genesco Aparecido de Oliveira
Lagoa Santa-MG 33400-000
Brazil
Phone: 55 (31) 36819560
Fax: 55 (31) 36819565
E-mail: vmi.bh@zaz.com
Internet: http://www.vmi.com
X-Cel
X-Cel X-Ray Corp [106897]
4220 Waller Dr
PO Box 1857
Crystal Lake IL 60039-1857
Phone: (815) 455-2470, (800) 441-2470
Fax: (815) 455-4732
E-mail: xcelxray@mc.net
Internet: http://www.xcelxray.com
Note: The following company did not provide us
with any product information in time for publication.
Its address is listed as a service to our readers.
Kongsak X-Ray Medical Industry Co Ltd [401484]
212/1 Phaholyothin Road soi 55
Bangkhen
Bangkok 10220
Thailand
Phone: 66 (2) 5213214
Fax: 66 (2) 5523744
About the chart specifications
The following terms are used in the chart:
Line-voltage compensator: Used to maintain the sup-
plied voltage within a narrow range so that the
dosage and exposure parameters remain constant
during a radiographic exposure.
Heat capacity, HU: The maximum heating (which oc-
curs during x-ray generation) that the x-ray tube
can withstand. Anode heat capacity is expressed in
heat units (HU) — the product of kVp, mA, and time
of exposure in seconds.
Focal spot, mm: The diameter of the target area on the
x-ray tube anode that receives the electron beam
is the distance between the x-ray tube focal spot and
the plane of the radiographic film.
Tube movement: Range of horizontal (x) and vertical
(z) axes of the x-ray tube (see Fig. 1).
Patient-centering light: A light that acts as a radiation
field indicator and aids in proper placement of the
patient with respect to the x-ray source.
List price, std configuration : Some of the pricing infor-
mation in this chart has been derived from list prices
reported to ECRI’s in-house information services by
healthcare institutions and by suppliers. A footnote
identifies these prices. In these instances, suppliers
have declined to provide HPCS directly with prices
and may not have confirmed the information. These
prices are estimates and may or may not reflect
discounts, options, special packages, and multiple-
unit sales. They are provided for the convenience of
our readers.
Abbreviations:
AC — Alternating current
AEC — Automatic exposure control
CE — Communaute Europeen
CE mark — Conformite Europeene mark
DHHS — U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services
DIN — Deutsches Institut fuer Normung
Horizontal
Movement
Z-axis
Rotation
Vertical X-axis
Movement Rotation
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and emits x-rays. In general, a smaller focal spot

produces a sharper radiographic image.
Aluminum filter, mm: A combination of both inherent
(required filtration for an x-ray tube) and added
filtering capabilities (located in the collimator appa- Figure 1. Horizontal and vertical movement — x-axis
ratus). Generally expressed in the equivalent thick- and z-axis rotation of the x-ray tube assembly
ness (mm) of aluminum.

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EN — European Norm Because test methods vary, different products’ specifi-

FDA — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Homologation — Commission Nationale d’Ho-
mologation
IEC — International Electrotechnical Commission
IGBT — Insulated-gate bipolar transistor
ISO — International Organization for Standardiza-
tion
LCD — Liquid crystal display
MDD — Medical Devices Directive
TUV — Technischer Ueberwachungs Verein
UL — Underwriters Laboratories
VDE — Verband Deutscher Electrotechniker
Note: The data in the charts derive from suppli-
ers’ specifications and have not been verified through
independent testing by ECRI or any other agency.
cations are not always comparable. Moreover, products
and specifications are subject to frequent changes.
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otherwise noted, the list price does not reflect supplier
discounts. And although we try to indicate which
features and characteristics are standard and which
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For those models whose prices were supplied to us
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MODEL ECRI RECOMMENDED ECRI RECOMMENDED ECRI RECOMMENDED APELEM
SPECIFICATIONS * SPECIFICATIONS * SPECIFICATIONS *
Self-propelled Manual propulsion For use outside RAFALE 30 EV
(battery) (no battery) hospital
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes
TYPE OF POWER SOURCE
AC line Yes Yes Yes Yes

Battery Yes NA NA No
Battery type Lead acid NA NA NA
Energy capacity,
mAs 20,000 NA NA NA
Charging time,
full charge, hr 4 NA NA NA
Low-battery
indicator Yes NA NA NA
LINE-VOLTAGE
COMPENSATOR Yes
X-RAY TUBE ANODE Rotating Rotating Stationary Rotating
Heat capacity, HU 200,000 200,000 20,000 300,000
Cooling, HU/min 20,000 20,000 10,000 60,000

Maximum output, kVp 120 120 100 120

Range 40-120 40-120 40-100 40-120
Increments 5 kVp 5 kVp 10 kVp 1 kV

mAs range 0.5-200 0.5-200 1-50 0.2-200

Increments 25% 25% 25% Variable
Focal spot, mm 0.8 0.8 1 0.6-1.2

Tube power rating,

kW @ 100kVp 20 20 3 30
X-RAY GENERATOR
Power rating,
kW @ 100 kVp 20 20 3 30
ALUMINUM FILTER, mm >2.5 >2.5 >2.5 1.8 @ 100 kVp

SID RANGE, cm (in) 100-200 100-200 100-200 47-200 (18.5-78.7)

INDICATOR METERS
Type Digital Digital Digital Digital
kVp Yes
mAs Digital Digital Digital Yes

TUBE MOVEMENT
Horizontal, cm (in) 45 45 NA Not specified
Vertical, cm (in) 130 130 130 47-200 (18.5-78.7)
Rotation
Z-axis, ° ±90 ±90 NA ±90
X-axis, ° ±90 ±90 NA ±180
HANDHELD CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cord length, m (ft) 3 3 2 2.8 (9.2)

NUMBER OF 35 x 43 cm
CASSETTES STORED 6 6 NA 4

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MODEL ECRI RECOMMENDED ECRI RECOMMENDED ECRI RECOMMENDED APELEM
SPECIFICATIONS * SPECIFICATIONS * SPECIFICATIONS *
Self-propelled Manual propulsion For use outside RAFALE 30 EV
(battery) (no battery) hospital
SELF-PROPELLED Yes No No No
Speed, mph 0-3 NA NA NA
Max incline, ° 7 NA NA NA

PATIENT-CENTERING
LIGHT Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 230 VAC ±10%,
50/60 Hz

H x W x D, cm (in) NA 147 x 73 x 126

(57.9 x 27.7 x 49.6)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) ≤400 (882) ≤50 (110.3) ≤40 (15.7) 271 (597)

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified

Warranty 1 year

Delivery time, ARO 6-8 weeks

Training included
with purchase Not specified
Service contract,
% of price Not specified

Year first sold 2001

Number sold
USA Not specified
Worldwide Not specified

Fiscal year January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Ability to control High-frequency Units should be able Microprocessor

cart movement from generator. to fit inside a car controlled; 100 kHz
collimator; high- for easy maneuver- anatomical programs;
frequency generator. ability. disk braking system;
bumper anticollision
system; automatic
calibration
software; up to
425 mA. Meets
requirements of
ISO/EN.

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MODEL APELEM APELEM DYNARAD/DEL DYNARAD/DEL

RAFALE B 30 SAXO HF-110A PHANTOM

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE No No Yes Yes

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE OF POWER SOURCE
AC line Yes Yes 115/230 VAC, 115/230 VAC,
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Battery Yes No No No
Battery type Lead acid NA NA NA
Energy capacity,
mAs 52,500 NA NA NA
Charging time,
full charge, hr Not specified NA NA NA
Low-battery
indicator Yes NA NA NA
LINE-VOLTAGE
COMPENSATOR Yes Yes Manual Manual
X-RAY TUBE ANODE Rotating Stationary Stationary Stationary
Heat capacity, HU 300,000 30,000 30,000 25,000
Cooling, HU/min 70,000 10,000 Not specified Not specified

Maximum output, kVp 150 110 100 100

Range 40-150 40-110 50-100 50-100
Increments 1 kV 1 kV Continuous Continuous

mAs range 0.1-500 1-200 0.15-100 0.125-50

Increments Variable 1 mAs 96 96
Focal spot, mm 0.6-1.2 0.6-1.8 1 1 (NEMA)

Tube power rating,

kW @ 100kVp 42 4 2.5 1.25
X-RAY GENERATOR
Power rating,
kW @ 100 kVp 30 4 2.5 1.25
ALUMINUM FILTER, mm 2 2.5 @ 100 kVp 2.7 @ 100 kVp 2.7 @ 100 kVp

SID RANGE, cm (in) 51-200 (20.1-78.7) 40-205 (15.7-80.7) 38.1-198.1 (15-78) 38.1-198.1 (15-78)

INDICATOR METERS
Type Digital Digital Digital Digital
kVp Yes Yes Yes Yes
mAs Yes Yes Yes Yes

TUBE MOVEMENT
Horizontal, cm (in) Not specified Not specified 53.3 (21) 53.3 (21)
Vertical, cm (in) 51-200 (20.1-78.7) 40-205 (15.7-80.7) 198 (78) 198 (78)
Rotation
Z-axis, ° ±90 ±90 270 270
X-axis, ° ±180 ±180 360 360
HANDHELD CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cord length, m (ft) 2.8 (9.2) 2.8 (9.2) 3.7 (12) 3.7 (12)

NUMBER OF 35 x 43 cm
CASSETTES STORED 10 6 6 6

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MODEL APELEM APELEM DYNARAD/DEL DYNARAD/DEL

RAFALE B 30 SAXO HF-110A PHANTOM

SELF-PROPELLED Yes No No No
Speed, mph Not specified NA NA NA
Max incline, ° Not specified NA NA NA

PATIENT-CENTERING
LIGHT Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 110/230 VAC ±10%, 110, 240 VAC ±10%, 110-125 VAC, 115/230 VAC,
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz

H x W x D, cm (in) 188 x 62 x 146 144 x 75 x 141 135 x 66 x 135 132.1 x 63.5 x 68.6
(74 x 24.4 x 57.5) (56.7 x 29.5 x 55.5) (53.1 x 26 x 53.1) (52 x 25 x 27)
stored position

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 485 (1,069.4) 120 (264) 68.2 (150) 43.2 (95)

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified $14,500 $11,900

Warranty 1 year 1 year 3 years, limited 3 years, limited

Delivery time, ARO 6-8 weeks 6-8 weeks 5-10 days 5-10 days
Training included
with purchase Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
Service contract,
% of price Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 2002 1997 1993 1994

Number sold
USA Not specified Not specified 1,850 1,650
Worldwide Not specified Not specified 2,200 1,725

Fiscal year January to December January to December August to July August to July

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Microprocessor Microprocessor Meets requirements Meets requirements

controlled; 534 controlled; 400 of TUV IEC 60601-1, of TUV IEC 60601-1,
anatomical programs; anatomical programs; 60601-2-7, 60601-2-7,
anticollision bumper anticollision 60601-2-28, and 60601-2-28, and
bumper. Meets re- system; semi- 60601-2-32 and UL; 60601-2-32 and UL;
quirements of automatic cali- ISO 9001 facility. ISO 9001 facility.
ISO/EN/CE. bration software.
Meets requirements
of ISO 9002.

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MODEL FURRER GE MEDICAL GE MEDICAL GILARDONI

RAYSTAR 60/100 AMX 4+ VMX PLUS CALEIDON 80

WHERE MARKETED Not specified Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE No Yes Yes No

CE MARK (MDD) Submitted Yes Yes Yes
TYPE OF POWER SOURCE
AC line Yes Charge battery only 117 VAC Yes

Battery No Yes No
Battery type NA Lead acid NA No
Energy capacity,
mAs NA 20,000 NA NA
Charging time,
full charge, hr NA 4 NA NA
Low-battery
indicator NA Yes NA NA
LINE-VOLTAGE
COMPENSATOR Automatic NA No Automatic
X-RAY TUBE ANODE Stationary Rotating Rotating Stationary
Heat capacity, HU Not specified 189,000 189,000 39,900
Cooling, HU/min Not specified Not specified 20,250 16,625

Maximum output, kVp 100 125 125 110

Range 40-100 50-125 45-125 40-110
Increments 21 24 25% steps Continuous

mAs range 0.5-160 0.4-320 0.5-125 0.2-320

Increments 27 25% 25% 28 steps
Focal spot, mm 2 0.8 0.8 1.5

Tube power rating,

kW @ 100kVp 6 30 30 3.5
X-RAY GENERATOR
Power rating,
kW @ 100 kVp Not specified Not specified Not specified 3.3
ALUMINUM FILTER, mm 3 3.35 @ 125 kVp 3.35 @ 125 kVp 2.7

SID RANGE, cm (in) 30-100 (11.8-39.4) 91.4-182.9 (36-72) 61-200.7 (24-79) 51-200

INDICATOR METERS
Type Digital Digital Digital Digital
kVp Yes Yes Yes Yes
mAs Yes Yes Yes Yes

TUBE MOVEMENT
Horizontal, cm (in) 50 (19.7) 40.6 (16) 43.2 (17) 110 (43.3)
Vertical, cm (in) 130 (51.2) 141 (55.5) Not specified 150 (59)
Rotation
Z-axis, ° 360 ±270 ±90 110
X-axis, ° 360 ±270 ±90 360
HANDHELD CONTROL Yes Yes Yes
Cord length, m (ft) 2.5 (8.2) 3.7 (12) 3.7 (12) 5 (16.2)

NUMBER OF 35 x 43 cm
CASSETTES STORED Not specified 10 6 4

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MODEL FURRER GE MEDICAL GE MEDICAL GILARDONI

RAYSTAR 60/100 AMX 4+ VMX PLUS CALEIDON 80

SELF-PROPELLED No Yes No (manually driven) No

Speed, mph NA 0-3 NA NA
Max incline, ° NA 7 7 NA

PATIENT-CENTERING
LIGHT Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 220, 240 VAC, 120/240 VAC 117 VAC 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
50/60 Hz 3.5 kW

H x W x D, cm (in) 170 x 50 x 70 193 x 60 x 101.6 159 x 66 x 120 146 x 69 x 119

(66.9 x 19.7 x 27.6) (76 x 23.6 x 40) (62.6 x 26 x 47.2) (57.5 x 27.2 x 46.8)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 75 (165) 485 (1,067) 210 (462) 129 (284)

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $25,000 Not specified Not specified Not specified

Warranty 1 year 1 year; 60 months 1 year; 6 months, 1 year

prorated, battery battery

Delivery time, ARO 2 months 30 days 30 days 4 weeks

Training included
with purchase Not specified No No Yes
Service contract,
% of price Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 1995 1995 1991 2000

Number sold
USA Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Worldwide Not specified 13,000 160 Not specified

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS High-power inverter Bumper-actuated Disk braking system; None specified.
IGBT; microprocessor collision braking; friction locks;
controlled; fault shock-absorbing self-calibration
self-diagnostic on front casters; software; optional
display. optional AEC, remote AEC.
handswitch.

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MODEL GILARDONI GILARDONI GILARDONI HEALTH PRODUCTS

CALEIDON 100 CALEIDON 250 CALEIDON 300 XR 912

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE No No No Yes

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes No
TYPE OF POWER SOURCE
AC line Yes Yes Yes Yes

Battery No
Battery type No No No NA
Energy capacity,
mAs NA NA NA NA
Charging time,
full charge, hr NA NA NA NA
Low-battery
indicator NA NA NA NA
LINE-VOLTAGE
COMPENSATOR Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
X-RAY TUBE ANODE Rotating Rotating Rotating Stationary
Heat capacity, HU 107,000 107,000 107,000 25,000
Cooling, HU/min 33,250 29,260 28,250 Not specified

Maximum output, kVp 120 120 120 90

Range 40-120 40-120 40-120 50-90
Increments Continuous Continuous Continuous 1

mAs range 0.5-320 0.5-200 0.5-200 0.125-50

Increments 28 steps 25 steps 25 steps 0.01 sec
Focal spot, mm 0.6 0.6-1.3 0.6-1.3 0.8

Tube power rating,

kW @ 100kVp 10 32 32 25 mA @ 0.1 sec *
X-RAY GENERATOR
Power rating,
kW @ 100 kVp 6 15 30 1.125
ALUMINUM FILTER, mm 2.7 2.7 2.7 3.0 @ 90 kV

SID RANGE, cm (in) 50-200 49-200 49-200 30.48-207.01

(19.7-78.7) (19.3-78.7) (19.3-78.7) (12-81.5)
INDICATOR METERS
Type Digital Digital Digital Digital
kVp Yes Yes Yes Yes
mAs Yes Yes Yes Yes

TUBE MOVEMENT
Horizontal, cm (in) 110 (43.3) 110 (43.3) 110 (43.3) 88.9 (35)
Vertical, cm (in) 150 (59) 150 (59) 150 (59) 189.2 (74.5)
Rotation
Z-axis, ° 110 110 110 320
X-axis, ° 360 360 360 345
HANDHELD CONTROL Yes
Cord length, m (ft) 5 (16.2) 5 (16.2) 5 (16.2) 4.2 (14)

NUMBER OF 35 x 43 cm
CASSETTES STORED 4 4 4 6

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MODEL GILARDONI GILARDONI GILARDONI HEALTH PRODUCTS

CALEIDON 100 CALEIDON 250 CALEIDON 300 XR 912

SELF-PROPELLED No No No No
Speed, mph NA NA NA NA
Max incline, ° NA NA NA NA

PATIENT-CENTERING
LIGHT Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 115/230 VAC,
6 kW 2 kW 2 kW 50/60 Hz

H x W x D, cm (in) 146 x 69 x 119 146 x 74 x 121 146 x 74 x 121 139.7 x 53.3 x 62.2
(57.5 x 27.2 x 46.8) (57.5 x 29.1 x 47.6) (57.5 x 29.1 x 47.6) (55 x 21 x 24.5)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 132 (291) 138 (304) 148 (326) 42.6 (94)

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified $12,995

Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 3 years

Delivery time, ARO 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 1 day

Training included
with purchase Yes Yes Yes Yes
Service contract,
% of price Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 2000 2000 2000 1999

Number sold
USA Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. High-frequency,

constant-potential
generator; disk-
brake locking
system; laser light
locators.

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MODEL LISTEM METALTRONICA MINXRAY MINXRAY

Mobix-1000 Corsix 90 HF80H+/XGS MkII HF100H/XGS MkII

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide, except China, India, North China, India, North
USA America, Russia, America, Russia,
South America * South America *
FDA CLEARANCE No No Yes Yes
CE MARK (MDD) No Yes No No
TYPE OF POWER SOURCE
AC line Yes Yes Yes Yes

Battery Yes No No No
Battery type Not specified NA NA NA
Energy capacity,
mAs Not specified NA NA NA
Charging time,
full charge, hr Not specified NA NA NA
Low-battery
indicator Not specified NA NA NA
LINE-VOLTAGE
COMPENSATOR No Automatic Automatic Automatic
X-RAY TUBE ANODE Stationary Rotating Stationary Stationary
Heat capacity, HU 50,000 300,000 20,000 20,000
Cooling, HU/min 21,000 70,000 15,000 15,000

Maximum output, kVp 125 120 80 100

Range 40-125 40-120 50-80 40-100
Increments Continuous 1 2 2

mAs range 1-200 0.3-200 1.2-59.7 1.6-80

Increments Not specified 31 391 392
Focal spot, mm 1.2 0.6 1x1 1.2 x 1.2

Tube power rating,

kW @ 100kVp Not specified 15 Not specified Not specified
X-RAY GENERATOR
Power rating,
kW @ 100 kVp 3 kVA 14 0.8 2
ALUMINUM FILTER, mm 2.2 @ 80 kVp 2.7 2.2 @ 80 kVp 2.2 @ 80 kVp

SID RANGE, cm (in) Up to 182 75-205 (29.5-80.7) Up to 182.9 (72) Up to 182.9 (72)

INDICATOR METERS
Type Digital Digital Digital Digital
kVp Yes Yes Yes Yes
mAs Yes Yes No (time) No (time)

TUBE MOVEMENT
Horizontal, cm (in) Rolling 29 (11.4) Rolling Rolling
Vertical, cm (in) 132 (52) 130 (51.2) 193 (76) 193 (76)
Rotation
Z-axis, ° 90 90 Not specified Not specified
X-axis, ° 180 180 Not specified Not specified
HANDHELD CONTROL Yes Push button Exposure switch only Exposure switch only
Cord length, m (ft) 2.4 (7.9) 3.0 (9.8) 2.4 (8) 2.4 (8)

NUMBER OF 35 x 43 cm
CASSETTES STORED 10 4 4 4

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MODEL LISTEM METALTRONICA MINXRAY MINXRAY

Mobix-1000 Corsix 90 HF80H+/XGS MkII HF100H/XGS MkII

SELF-PROPELLED No No No No
Speed, mph NA NA NA NA
Max incline, ° NA NA NA NA

PATIENT-CENTERING
LIGHT Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 220 VAC, 220/230/240 VAC, 115/230 VAC, 115/230 VAC,
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz, 2 kVA 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz

H x W x D, cm (in) 133 x 48 x 104 193 x 62 x 137 22.2 x 24.1 x 40.6 19 x 16.5 x 36.8
(52.4 x 18.9 x 40.9) (76 x 24.4 x 53.9) (8.7 x 9.5 x 16) (7.5 x 6.5 x 14.5)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 82 (180.8) 280 (616) 13 (28.6) head, 18.6 (41) head,
19.5 (43) stand 19.5 (43) stand

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified $30,000 $10,750 head, $13,750 head,
$3,000 stand $3,000 stand

Warranty 18 months 1 year 3 years 3 years

Delivery time, ARO 2 months 1 month 30 days 30 days

Training included
with purchase No No No No
Service contract,
% of price NA Not specified NA NA

Year first sold 2000 1995 1998 1998

Number sold
USA Not specified NA Not specified Not specified
Worldwide Not specified 40 Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year January to December January to December April to March April to March

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. Infrared remote High-frequency x-ray High-frequency x-ray
exposure control; unit with dual gas unit with dual gas
AEC; short-term spring portable spring portable
exposure rate stand; folds and stand; folds and
~1 every 20 deploys without deploys without
sec; medium-term tools; designed for tools; designed for
exposure rate nursing home, nursing home,
~1 every 60 private home, private home,
sec. clinic, correctional clinic, correctional
facility, and facility, and
military field military field
hospital hospital
radiography. radiography.

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MODEL MULTIMAGE SHIMADZU SIEMENS SIEMENS

Troller 300 HF MobileArt Plus MOBILETT Plus MOBILETT Plus E

WHERE MARKETED Europe, South Africa Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide, except

USA

FDA CLEARANCE Submitted Yes Yes No

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE OF POWER SOURCE
AC line Yes Yes Yes Yes

Battery No Yes No No
Battery type NA Sealed lead-acid NA NA
Energy capacity,
mAs NA 20,000 NA NA
Charging time,
full charge, hr NA 8 NA NA
Low-battery
indicator NA Yes NA NA
LINE-VOLTAGE
COMPENSATOR Automatic No Automatic Automatic
X-RAY TUBE ANODE Rotating Low-speed rotating Rotating Rotating
Heat capacity, HU 150,000 300,000 122,000 122,000
Cooling, HU/min 15,000 170,000 Not specified Not specified

Maximum output, kVp 125 125 133 133

Range 40-125 40-125 40-133 40-133
Increments 1 kV steps 1 kV 25 or 49 25 or 49

mAs range 0.6-500 0.32-320 0.5-200 0.5-100

Increments Continuous 61 53 47
Focal spot, mm 1/2 0.7 x 0.7 0.8 (IEC 336) 0.8 (IEC 336)

Tube power rating,

kW @ 100kVp 20/40 12 @ 0.1 sec 25 25
X-RAY GENERATOR
Power rating,
kW @ 100 kVp 37.5 12.5 25 25
ALUMINUM FILTER, mm 1.5 2.5 @ 70 kV 3.8 @ 70 kV 3.8 @ 70 kV
(IEC 522) (IEC 522)
SID RANGE, cm (in) Not specified 60-201 (23.6-79) 47-214 (18.5-84.2) 47-214 (18.5-84.2)
floor focus floor focus
INDICATOR METERS
Type Digital Digital LCD Digital Digital
kVp Yes Yes Yes Yes
mAs Yes Yes Yes Yes

TUBE MOVEMENT
Horizontal, cm (in) 60 (23.6) 51 (20) 96 (37.8) 96 (37.8)
Vertical, cm (in) 120 (47.2) 141 (55.5) 167 (65.7) 167 (65.7)
Rotation
Z-axis, ° 110 ±180 90 90
X-axis, ° 360 ±270 330 330
HANDHELD CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cord length, m (ft) 4 (13.1) 3.7 (12) 6 (19.7) 6 (19.7)

NUMBER OF 35 x 43 cm
CASSETTES STORED 12 10 * 8 8

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MODEL MULTIMAGE SHIMADZU SIEMENS SIEMENS

Troller 300 HF MobileArt Plus MOBILETT Plus MOBILETT Plus E

SELF-PROPELLED Yes Yes No No

Speed, mph 0-3 0-3 (0-5 km/hr) NA NA
Max incline, ° 10 7 NA NA

PATIENT-CENTERING
LIGHT Yes Yes * Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 120/240 VAC, 100-240 VAC, 100-240 ±10% VAC, 100-240 ±10% VAC,
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz

H x W x D, cm (in) 210 x 62 x 230 193 x 58 x 115 157 x 56.4 x 104 157 x 56.4 x 104
(82.7 x 24.4 x 90.6) (76 x 23 x 45) (61.8 x 22.2 x 40.9) (61.8 x 22.2 x 40.9)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 260 (573.2) 370 (814) 210 (462) 200 (440)

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $13,870 $45,500 $45,000 Not specified

Warranty 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year

Delivery time, ARO 4 weeks 30-60 days 1 month 1 month

Training included
with purchase Yes Yes Not specified Yes
Service contract,
% of price Not specified 8 Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 2002 October 2002 Not specified Not specified
Number sold
USA NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
Worldwide 65 Not specified Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year January to December January to December October to September October to September

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS High-frequency unit; Drive mechanism can Concealed cables; Concealed cables;
microprocessor be operated from microprocessor- microprocessor-
controlled; 605 collimator for directed high-fre- directed high-fre-
anatomical programs. precise bedside quency generator (20 quency generator (20
positioning; “inch- kHz); maximum 450 mA kHz); maximum 450 mA
mover feature;" tube current. Com- tube current. Com-
collimator housing plies with DHHS, DIN plies with DHHS, DIN
can be rotated 3100, Homologation 3100, Homologation
±110°; in France, IEC 601-1 in France, IEC 601-1
exposure lamp indi- and 601-2-7, and 601-2-7,
cates standby, Ministry of Health Ministry of Health
rotor up, exposure; and Welfare in and Welfare in
72 APR user- Japan, UL 187, and Japan, UL 187, and
selectable settings; VDE 0875 VDE 0875
all-free button requirements. requirements.
releases all arm
locks for easy
positioning. **

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* Activated at the collimator or by the handheld control.
** Optional remote exposure control, phototimer, 2 types of operator radiation shields, and exposure parameter printer.

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MODEL SIEMENS SMAM STEPHANIX STEPHANIX

MOBILETT Plus HP Mobildrive AR15 : Movix 2.8 : Movix 4.0 :

Mobildrive AR30 Movix 2.8 E+ Movix 4.0 E+
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Africa, Asia, Worldwide Worldwide
Europe, South
America
FDA CLEARANCE Yes No Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE OF POWER SOURCE
AC line Yes Yes Yes Yes

Battery Yes No No No
Battery type Lead acid NA NA NA
Energy capacity,
mAs 20,000 NA NA NA
Charging time,
full charge, hr 4-5 NA NA NA
Low-battery
indicator Yes NA NA NA
LINE-VOLTAGE
COMPENSATOR Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
X-RAY TUBE ANODE Rotating Rotating Stationary Stationary
Heat capacity, HU 122,000 107,000 40,000 40,000
Cooling, HU/min Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Maximum output, kVp 133 125 110 115

Range 40-133 38-125 40-110 40-115
Increments 25 Continuous Continuous Continuous

mAs range 0.5-360 0.2-190 0.1-110 0.1-200

Increments 25% 48 25% 25%
Focal spot, mm 0.8 (IEC 336) 0.6 x 1.3 0.6/1.5 0.6/4.5

Tube power rating,

kW @ 100kVp 25 11-32 2.8 4.0
X-RAY GENERATOR
Power rating,
kW @ 100 kVp 20 15 : 30 2.8 4.0
ALUMINUM FILTER, mm 3.8 2 @ 80 kV Not specified Not specified

SID RANGE, cm (in) 47-214 (18.5-84.2) 37-201 (14.6-79.1) 42-194 (16.5-76.4) : 42-194 (16.5-76.4) :
30-170 (11.8-66.9) 30-170 (11.8-66.9)
INDICATOR METERS
Type Digital Digital Digital Digital
kVp Yes Yes Yes Yes
mAs Yes Yes Yes Yes

TUBE MOVEMENT
Horizontal, cm (in) 96 (37.8) Not specified Not specified Not specified
Vertical, cm (in) 167 (65.7) 37-201 (14.6-79.1) 140 140
Rotation
Z-axis, ° 90 -45 to +125 Not specified Not specified
X-axis, ° 330 -128 to +188 Not specified Not specified
HANDHELD CONTROL Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cord length, m (ft) 5 (16.4) 4 (13.1) 3 (9.8) 3 (9.8)

NUMBER OF 35 x 43 cm
CASSETTES STORED 8 4 Not specified Not specified

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MODEL SIEMENS SMAM STEPHANIX STEPHANIX

MOBILETT Plus HP Mobildrive AR15 : Movix 2.8 : Movix 4.0 :

Mobildrive AR30 Movix 2.8 E+ Movix 4.0 E+
SELF-PROPELLED Yes No No No
Speed, mph 1.1-2.2 NA NA NA
Max incline, ° 7 NA NA NA

PATIENT-CENTERING
LIGHT Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-240 ±10% VAC, 110/230 ±10% VAC, 110-230 VAC, 110-230 VAC,
50-60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz, single 50/60 Hz, single
phase phase

H x W x D, cm (in) 157 x 56.4 x 104 143 x 69 x 153 216 x 70 x 196 216 x 70 x 196
(61.8 x 22.2 x 40.9) (56.3 x 27.2 x 60.2) (32.9 x 27.6 x 77.2) (32.9 x 27.6 x 77.2)
: 212 x 57.5 x 110 : 212 x 57.5 x 110
(83.5 x 22.6 x 43.3) (83.5 x 22.6 x 43.3)
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 285 (628.3) 190 (418) : 150 (330.8) : 150 (330.8) :
195 (429) 80 (176.4) 80 (176.4)

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $48,000 Not specified Not specified Not specified

Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year

Delivery time, ARO 1 month 1 month Not specified Not specified

Training included
with purchase Yes Yes Not specified Not specified
Service contract,
% of price Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 1998 1993 : 1995 Not specified Not specified
Number sold
USA Not specified NA Not specified Not specified
Worldwide Not specified 478 : 372 Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year October to September January to December Not specified Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Concealed cables; Meets requirements None specified. None specified.
microprocessor- of 93/42 EEC and
directed high-fre- IEC 601-1-3,
quency generator (20 601-2-7, 601-2-28,
kHz); maximum 450 mA and 601-2-32.
tube current; turn-
plate; retractable
power cord; optional
remote handswitch.
Complies with DHHS,
DIN 3100, Homologa-
tion in France, IEC
601-1 and 601-2-7,
Japanese Ministry of
Health and Welfare,
UL 187, and VDE 0875
requirements.

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MODEL STEPHANIX STEPHANIX TECHNIX TECHNIX

Movix 20 Movix 30 TMS5 TMS150

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Africa, Asia, Africa, Asia,

Europe, South Europe, South
America America
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified No No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE OF POWER SOURCE
AC line Possible Possible Yes Yes

Battery Yes Yes No No

Battery type Not specified Not specified NA NA
Energy capacity,
mAs 52,500 mAs 52,500 mAs NA NA
Charging time,
full charge, hr Not specified Not specified NA NA
Low-battery
indicator Yes Yes NA NA
LINE-VOLTAGE
COMPENSATOR Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
X-RAY TUBE ANODE Rotating Rotating Stationary Rotating
Heat capacity, HU 140 kHU 140 kHU 666,000 800,000
Cooling, HU/min Not specified 5,300 17,500

Maximum output, kVp 125 150 110 125

Range 40-125 40-150 40-110 40-125
Increments Step Step 1 kV 1 kV

mAs range 0.1-500 0.1-500 0.2-250 0.2-160

Increments 25% 25% 25% each step 12.5% steps
Focal spot, mm 0.6/1.2 0.6/1.2 1.5 0.8

Tube power rating,

kW @ 100kVp 20 30 3.3 16/32
X-RAY GENERATOR
Power rating,
kW @ 100 kVp 20 30 3.3 15
ALUMINUM FILTER, mm Not specified Not specified >2.7 >2.7

SID RANGE, cm (in) 75-200 (29.5-78.7) 75-200 (29.5-78.7) 42.8-199 45.6-201.8

(16.9-78.3) (18-79.4)
INDICATOR METERS
Type Digital Digital Digital Digital
kVp Yes Yes Yes Yes
mAs Yes Yes Yes Yes
(13.1) (13.1)
TUBE MOVEMENT
Horizontal, cm (in) Not specified Not specified 108.5 (42.7) 108.5 (42.7)
Vertical, cm (in) Not specified Not specified 156.2 (61.5) 156.2 (61.5)
Rotation
Z-axis, ° Not specified Not specified 151 151
X-axis, ° Not specified Not specified 360 360
HANDHELD CONTROL Yes Yes Yes (spiral) Yes (spiral)
Cord length, m (ft) Not specified Not specified Extendable up to 4 Extendable up to 4

NUMBER OF 35 x 43 cm
CASSETTES STORED Not specified Not specified 5 5

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MODEL STEPHANIX STEPHANIX TECHNIX TECHNIX

Movix 20 Movix 30 TMS5 TMS150

SELF-PROPELLED Yes Yes No No

Speed, mph 4 km/hr 4 km/hr NA NA
Max incline, ° 5 cm 5 cm NA NA

PATIENT-CENTERING
LIGHT Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 110-230 VAC, 110-230 VAC, 115/230 VAC ±10%, 115/230 VAC ±10%,
50/60 Hz, single 50/60 Hz, single 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
phase phase

H x W x D, cm (in) 225 x 67 x 237 225 x 67 x 237 143.8 x 67 x 130.5 145.8 x 70 x 133.8

(88.6 x 26.4 x 93.3) (88.6 x 26.4 x 93.3) (56.6 x 26.4 x 51.4) (57.4 x 27.6 x 52.7)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 485 (1,069.4) 485 (1,069.4) ~150 (330.8) ~170 (374.9)

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Warranty 1 year 1 year Not specified Not specified

Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified 3 weeks 3 weeks

Training included
with purchase Not specified Not specified No No
Service contract,
% of price Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold Not specified Not specified 2000 2001

Number sold
USA Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year Not specified Not specified January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. Automatic adapting Automatic adapting
to line voltage. to line voltage.

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MODEL TECHNIX VILLA SISTEMI VILLA SISTEMI VILLA SISTEMI

TMS300 Visitor AR30 Visitor T5 Visitor T15

WHERE MARKETED Africa, Asia, Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

Europe, South
America
FDA CLEARANCE No No No No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TYPE OF POWER SOURCE
AC line Yes Yes; capacitor Yes; capacitor Yes; capacitor
discharge discharge discharge
Battery No No No No
Battery type NA NA NA NA
Energy capacity,
mAs NA NA NA NA
Charging time,
full charge, hr NA NA NA NA
Low-battery
indicator NA NA NA NA
LINE-VOLTAGE
COMPENSATOR Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
X-RAY TUBE ANODE Rotating Rotating Stationary Rotating
Heat capacity, HU 800,000 300,000 40,000 107,000
Cooling, HU/min 17,500 Not specified 17,000 17,500

Maximum output, kVp 125 125 110 125

Range 40-125 40-125 40-110 40-125
Increments 1 kV 1 kV 1 kV 1 kV

mAs range 0.2-220 0.6-250 0.2-250 @ 230 VAC * 0.2-200

Increments 12.5% steps 25% steps 25% steps 12.5% steps
Focal spot, mm 0.8/1.3 Dual focus: 0.6, 1.2 1.5 0.8

Tube power rating,

kW @ 100kVp 16/32 12/30 3.3 16
X-RAY GENERATOR
Power rating,
kW @ 100 kVp 30 30 3.3 15
ALUMINUM FILTER, mm >2.7 >3 @ 70 kVp >2.7 >2.7

SID RANGE, cm (in) 45.6-201.8 48-210 (18.9-82.7) 43-199 (16.9-78.3) 46-202 (18.1-79.5)
(18-79.4)
INDICATOR METERS
Type Digital Digital Digital Digital
kVp Yes Yes Yes Yes
mAs Yes Yes Yes Yes
(13.1)
TUBE MOVEMENT
Horizontal, cm (in) 108.5 (42.7) 79 (31.1) 45 (17.7) 45 (17.7)
Vertical, cm (in) 156.2 (61.5) 162 (63.8) 156 (61.4) 156 (61.4)
Rotation
Z-axis, ° 151 90 151 (+133-18) 151 (+133-18)
X-axis, ° 360 ±180 ±180 ±180
HANDHELD CONTROL Yes (spiral) Yes Yes Yes
Cord length, m (ft) Extendable up to 4 2.5 (8.2) Not specified Not specified

NUMBER OF 35 x 43 cm
CASSETTES STORED 5 5 5 5

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MODEL TECHNIX VILLA SISTEMI VILLA SISTEMI VILLA SISTEMI

TMS300 Visitor AR30 Visitor T5 Visitor T15

SELF-PROPELLED No No No No
Speed, mph NA NA NA NA
Max incline, ° NA NA NA NA

PATIENT-CENTERING
LIGHT Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 115/230 VAC ±10%, 220/230 ±10% VAC, 115/230 ±10% VAC, 115/230 ±10% VAC,
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz

H x W x D, cm (in) 145.8 x 70 x 133.8 145 x 74 x 136 143 x 67 x 130 145 x 70 x 134

(57.4 x 27.6 x 52.7) (57.1 x 29.1 x 53.5) (56.3 x 26.4 x 51.2) (57.1 x 27 x 52.7)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) ~187 (412.3) 290 (639.5) 150 (330.8) 187 (412.3)

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Warranty Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Delivery time, ARO 3 weeks Not specified Not specified Not specified
Training included
with purchase No No No Not specified
Service contract,
% of price Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 2001 Not specified Not specified Not specified
Number sold
USA Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year January to December Not specified Not specified Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Automatic adapting None specified. None specified. None specified.
to line voltage.

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MODEL VMI X-CEL

Aquilla Plus 300 P-700M A/C

WHERE MARKETED Latin America Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE No Yes

CE MARK (MDD) No No
TYPE OF POWER SOURCE
AC line Yes Yes

Battery No No
Battery type NA NA
Energy capacity,
mAs NA NA
Charging time,
full charge, hr NA NA
Low-battery
indicator NA NA
LINE-VOLTAGE
COMPENSATOR Automatic Yes
X-RAY TUBE ANODE Rotating Stationary
Heat capacity, HU 190,000 Not specified
Cooling, HU/min 11,000 Not specified

Maximum output, kVp 125 90

Range 40-125 Not specified
Increments Continuous Not specified

mAs range 0.5-500 Not specified

Increments 0.5 10
Focal spot, mm 1.0/2.0 Not specified

Tube power rating,

kW @ 100kVp 20/40 Not specified
X-RAY GENERATOR
Power rating,
kW @ 100 kVp 30 Not specified
ALUMINUM FILTER, mm 2.0 2.75 @100 kVp

SID RANGE, cm (in) 25-100 (9.8-39.4) 28

INDICATOR METERS
Type Digital Not specified
kVp Yes Yes
mAs Yes Yes

TUBE MOVEMENT
Horizontal, cm (in) 35 (13.8) Not specified
Vertical, cm (in) 150 (59.1) Not specified
Rotation
Z-axis, ° 60 180
X-axis, ° 180 300
HANDHELD CONTROL Yes Not specified
Cord length, m (ft) 5 (16.4) Not specified

NUMBER OF 35 x 43 cm
CASSETTES STORED 8 NA

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MODEL VMI X-CEL

Aquilla Plus 300 P-700M A/C

SELF-PROPELLED No No
Speed, mph NA NA
Max incline, ° NA NA

PATIENT-CENTERING
LIGHT Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz 120 VAC,
50 Hz

H x W x D, cm (in) 200 x 52 x 40 Not specified

(78.7 x 20.5 x 15.7)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 200 (441) 150 (330.8)

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $17,900 $11,000

Warranty 1 year 2 years

Delivery time, ARO 2 weeks 1 month

Training included
with purchase Yes Not specified
Service contract,
% of price Not specified Not specified

Year first sold Not specified Not specified

Number sold
USA Not specified Not specified
Worldwide Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year January to December Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Health Care None specified.

Department (Head
Quarter) certified;
quality system ISO
9001 certified.

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