XG AC DC Annual Maint Schedule
XG AC DC Annual Maint Schedule
XG AC DC Annual Maint Schedule
T H I S M A N U A L SH O U L D A L W A Y S B E K E P T A V A I L A BL E F O R A N N U A L MA I N T E N A N C E A N D I N S P E C T I O N
SUMMARY
SUMMARY Page 2
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Page 3
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Annual Maintenance Schedule
This x-ray system’s operating parameters were checked when it was installed. As with other
electrical/mechanical devices it is advisable to carry out routine maintenance inspections. These
inspections are to be carried out by a technician authorized by de Götzen® S.r.l or its authorized agents.
This technician is to be provided with sufficient training to be qualified to do so. de Götzen® S.r.l
recommends that this inspection be carried out on an annual basis to verify system function. The
original copy is to be signed by the technician and left with the dental practice for its records.
Labels: Verify that the certification and other labels on the timer control, tube
head, and cone are in place and legible.
Tube head: Check for oil leaks. If found, contact TG Group to obtain an RA.
number to return to TG Group for repair/replacement. Discontinue use
of system.
Cone: Inspect for damage. Are lead diaphragms in place? If not, replace
cone before using. Check “xgenus®” catalogue for correct cone
selection.
Exposure Switch: Inspect switch and cord for damage. Replace if necessary.
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Line Voltage fluctuation: Check that the line voltage fluctuation is within 1.2% or 3% average.
V0 − V1
∆V =
V0
Voltage Drop: Establish that the voltage drop is within the manufacturer’s
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requirements. This specification is less than 1.6V/3.5V drop across
head.
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Control XGT verification: 0.08s exposure
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Verification from 0.02 to 1.6s @(97.75 – 132.25VAC)
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For 0.02s to 0.05s should read ±0.005s
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For 0.063s to 1.6s should read ±10%
If time (s) measures out of range, contact your TG Group dealer
technical support.
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NOTE: Selected Exposure time and “corrected actual time”.
The xgenus® timer carries a special feature which allows it to automatically correct exposure time in
case the line voltage has drifted from 115 V.
A change in the line voltage affects the peak voltage applied to the x-ray tube and the value of high
voltage affects significantly the spectrum of the radiation, which finally affects the optical density of
the image on the film.
The purpose of the timer xgenus® correction is to provide basically the same radiation dose on the
film in case of any variation of the line voltage, within the standard accepted limits of the rated
voltage (115V +10% -5%).
The automatic correction of the exposure time works in the following sequence:
The internal voltmeter of the xgenus® timer monitors continuously the line voltage while the user
selects the desired exposure time.
Once the user has selected the exposure time that is thought adequate to obtain the proper quality
of the image for that specific examination, the user presses the x-ray button and the xgenus® timer
displays the corrected actual exposure time that has been determined by the xgenus® timer itself
on the basis of the line voltage measured just after pressing the x-ray button, and that shall be used
for that specific examination.
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xgenus® dc only
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xgenus® ac only
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Annual Maintenance Schedule (Continued)
The display will indicate the corrected time during the duty cycle pause, just after exposure.
“de Götzen S.r.l” recommends that the xgenus® timer accuracy be verified annually, utilizing the
following procedure.
• Position the X-ray detector in front of the cone by centering it at the outlet of the primary
beam.
• Set the emission time on the xgenus® timer.
• Press the exposure button (“dead man”).
• Read on the display, during the duty cycle pause, the time shown.
• Read on the instrument the measured emission time.
The display will indicate the corrected time during the duty cycle pause, just after exposure.
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1. “xgenus ac/dc” RADIOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS
X-RAY CONE
POSITIONER ARM (Scissor)
X-RAY CONTROL – XGT
WALL BOX
HORIZONTAL ARM
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES :
Fig. 1
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2. PICTOGRAMS USED
The identification tags on the tube head, on the control XGT and on the cone indicate the model
name, the serial number, the manufacturing date and the symbols of the main technical
characteristics.
ID TAG OF THE
“xgenus ac”
TUBE HEAD XGG
ID TAG OF THE
“xgenus dc”
TUBE HEAD XGDC
ID TAG OF THE
“xgenus”
CONTROL XGT
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SYMBOLS:
This symbol guarantees that the radiographic system complies with the regulations
contained in the European Directive EEC 93/42 regarding Medical Devices
The degree of protection against direct and indirect electric contacts is B type
Ground cable
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3. MAINTENANCE
To guarantee the safety of the radiographic system, the following checks must be carried out:
CAUTION
The owner is responsible for arranging and respecting the maintenance schedule.
The radiographic system must undergo maintenance to check correct operation every
12 months.
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3.1 IF A REPAIR SHOULD BECOME NECESSARY
TG Group, Inc.
3505 Laird Rd. Unit #7
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 5Y7
Canada
Tel.1-877-557-4888
Fax. 1-905-832-0732
Manufacturer:
de Götzen S.r.l.
Via Roma 45
21057 OLGIATE OLONA VA - ITALY
E-mail: [email protected]
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4. BALANCING THE POSITIONER ARM
CAUTION
The arm must be adjusted only when the radiographic unit is fully assembled and the x-
ray head is mounted.
WARNING
To prevent damage to the internal mechanism while performing adjustments and the balancing
tests, the adjustment wrench/key must not be left in place.
WARNING
The wrench/key provided must remain with the unit for future adjustments.
PLEASE NOTE
To reach the adjustment screw X the arm “A” must be put in vertical position.
To reach the adjustment screw Y the arm “B” must be put in horizontal position.
The adjustment key provided can be inserted only under the above conditions (Fig. 17)
X
Arm “B”
Arm “A”
Fig. 17
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Procedure to be followed to correctly balance the positioner arm (refer to Fig. 17):
PLEASE NOTE
The positioner type arm is supplied with arm “A” already factory adjusted.
The Arm “B” is supplied unloaded (no tension) for safety reasons.
if the head and arm do not hold the position you have selected:
PLEASE NOTE
Repeat the test and adjustment until the arm ”A” is steady and stable in all positions,
even when the arm “B” is completely extended.
If the head and arm do not hold the position you have selected:
PLEASE NOTE
Repeat the test and adjustment until the arm “A” is steady and stable in all positions,
even when the arm “B” is completely extended.
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5. UPON COMPLETION OF BALANCING:
a. Insert the movable finish cover (A) between the arm guard and metal frame (Fig. 18)
Fig. 18
b. Insert the pins of one guard into the relevant seats; then position it and check that the
finish piece is coupled to the guards (Fig. 19)
Fig.19
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5. ELECTRICAL VERIFICATION
LED INDICATOR
DISPLAY
X-RAY EXPOSURE
BUTTON
RADIOGRAPHIC
DISTANCE INDICATOR
(LONG CONE
RECOMMENDED-
MANDATORY OF DC
OPERATION)
KEY TO DECREASE
EXPOSURE TIME KEY TO INCREASE
EXPOSURE TIME
TUBEHEAD TYPE
TUBEHEAD
INDICATOR
SELECTION
SELECTION OF PATIENT’S
RADIOGRAPHIC SIZE
KV/VOLTAGE SELECTOR
MEMORY
MANDIBULARY
LOWER TEETH OCCLUSAL EXAM
X-RAY EMISSION
SIGNAL
BITE-WING EXAM
DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHIC
DUTY CICLE PAUSE TECHNIQUE (HOLD FOR 3
INDICATOR SEC.-ALWAYS USE LONG
CONE TECHNIQUE)
MALFUNCTIONING
INDICATOR
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1. Checking the operation of the radiographic unit: CAUTION! Radiation will be
emitted.
Carry out several exposures on the radiographic units installed and check for the following:
2. Checking the power drawn by the radiographic system: CAUTION! Radiation will
be emitted.
To check the power drawn by the radiographic system, a meter must be used, with the
Ammeter in “AC”
PLEASE NOTE
The radiographic system complies with the requirements when:
To check the electrical system, a meter must be used, with the Voltmeter in “AC” mode.
PLEASE NOTE
The electric system complies with the requirements when the result of the formula is
as follows:
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(V0 – V1 ) / V0 is ≤ 0.03 or 0.012
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6. CHECKING THE EXPOSURE FACTORS
The radiographic high voltage is measured using a calibrated "non invasive" instrument with an initial
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delay set of 50ms . The kVp value is factory checked with a PMX-I D.
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Line Voltage Vn -5% / +10% Vn ±15%
Max Voltage drop 1.2% 3%
SET Nominal High Voltage 70 kV 60-70 kV
TECHNICAL Nominal current 8mA 4mA – 8 mA
FACTORS
Set exposure time 3.2 s 3.2 s
®
The radiographic VOLTAGE is: 70kVp ±15% for “xgenus ac”
60kVp – 70kVp ±10% for “xgenus® dc”
3. Dose (mGy)
The dose in air is measured with a "non invasive" instrument, by positioning the detector at a spot-
skin distance = 310mm (12”). The mGy are factory checked with the instrument SOLIDOSE.
xgenus® ac xgenus® dc
Line Voltage Vn -5% / +10% Vn ±15%
Max Voltage drop 1.2% 3%
Nominal High Voltage 70 kV 60-70 kV
Nominal current 8mA 4mA – 8 mA
SET Set exposure time 1s 1s
TECHNICAL ∗∗
Dose in air 3.3 mGy/s ±30% (with 12” cone)
FACTORS
6.5 mGy/s ±30% (with 8” cone)
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Dose in air (60kVp – 4mA)=2.2mGy/s±30% (with 12” cone)
(70kVp – 4mA)=3mGy/s±30% (with 12” cone)
(60kVp – 8mA)=4.5mGy/s±30% (with 12” cone)
(70kVp – 8mA)=5.5mGy/s±30% (with 12” cone)
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xgenus® dc only, with 12”cone. See §13 of the “USER’S MANUAL” for the dose in air with 8”cone.
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4. Exposure time (s)
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PLEASE NOTE
The “xgenus” x-ray control features the "self-compensating" technology.
The automatic correction or compensation of the exposure time offsets the effects of the
line voltage fluctuations on x-ray film quality.
Radiographic over/under exposure is eliminated.
The automatic correction system works as follows:
• A voltmeter located inside the timer constantly reads the mains voltage
while the operator selects the required exposure time.
• The last voltage measured (before the exposure) is sent to the
microprocessor. The selected exposure time is corrected by applying a
special algorithm.
• At the end of the exposure, during the pause time, the time-corrected value
is shown on the display of the x-ray control.
THE PAUSE TIME IS APPROX. 32 TIMES THE SET TIME.
The correct time is the actual duration of the exposure
The accuracy of the “actual time” is factory checked with instrument PMX-I.
xgenus® ac xgenus® dc
Line Voltage Vn -5% / +10% Vn ±15%
Max Voltage drop 1.2% 3%
SET Nominal High Voltage 70 kV 60-70 kV
TECHNICAL Nominal current 8mA 4mA – 8 mA
FACTORS
Set exposure time 0.2 s 1.6 s
®
The EXPOSURE TIME measured is: 0.2s ±10% for “xgenus ac”
3.2s ±10% for “xgenus® dc”
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5. Checking the exposure time (continued on p. 18: “Operating instructions”)
WARNING
While performing periodic quality checks, some differences between the set exposure time and
the measured exposure time may be detected.
The differences are due to the automatic time compensation that intervenes when the power
voltage differs from the nominal one.
The x-ray control is provided with two types of accuracy measurements for the exposure time:
A. Set exposure (is the exposure time set by the operator on the x-ray control).
The max error is +100% / - 100% when the voltage fluctuation is -5% / +10%.
B. After exposure: the exposure time indicated (automatically adjusted) is calculated by the
microprocessor according to the line voltage (shown on LED display).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
CAUTION
Radiations will be emitted.
To check the exposure times (sec) it is advisable to use calibrated “non invasive” instruments;
i.e.:
NERO by Victoreen
PMX by RTI
TRIAD QA by Keithley
a. Put the “X-ray detector” at the cone outlet; center the primary beam.
b. Turn on the x-ray control
c. Set one exposure time on the control.
d. Release the exposure.
e. At the end of the exposure, when the functional pause period starts, read the actual time of
exposure on the display.
f. To check the accuracy of the exposure time, use the chart below.
3° subtract 1° from 2°
PLEASE NOTE
The exposure time complies with the requirements when:
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7. DIAGNOSTIC
The “xgenus ac/dc” radiographic systems allows the installer to set or display some functional
parameters of the x-ray control.
WARNING
Both in digital and in conventional mode, the minimum exposure time MUST NOT BE LESS than
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0,08s
BITE-WING
LINE VOLTAGE 105 Volt
POSTERIOR
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8. TUBE HEAD CALIBRATION∗
CAUTION
During this operation radiations will be emitted.
It is mandatory to carry out all the safety measures relevant to radioprotection.
INSTRUCTIONS
Keep it pressed until the acoustic signal (beeping) stops and the yellow led turns off.
6. Once the exposure has been taken, if the display does not show errors, the calibration has been
successfully done.
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9. ERROR MESSAGES
The following chart gives a list of error messages that may appear while the “xgenus ac/dc”
radiographic system is working.
The chart also includes the reason for the error messages and what to do to solve them.
ERROR
CAUSE SOLUTION
MESSAGES
RX1 TUBEHEAD
CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT
IS NOT CONNECTED OR IS OUT OF ORDER
RX2 TUBEHEAD
CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT
IS NOT CONNECTED OR IS OUT OF ORDER
CORRUPTED EEPROM DATA CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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10. REPLACEMENT OF FUSES
The x-ray control electronic equipment is protected by 4 fuses located on the electronic P.C.B..
To replace them, proceed as follows (Fig. 25):
Fig. 26 Fig. 27
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11. ATTACHMENTS
The manufacturer undertakes to supply, upon request, drawings, circuit diagrams, component parts
lists, instructions or other information needed by qualified technical personnel to perform repairs on
those parts of the “xgenus ac/dc” radiographic systems which may be repaired.
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Dichiarazione di Conformità
Declaration of Conformity Statement - Déclaration de Conformité
Konformitäts-Erklärung - Déclaration de Conformidad de la
Impresa
Company
Società
Firma
Empresa
modello
type of machine
modèle de machine xgenus® dc
bauart der maschine
modelo de la máquina
dispositivi medici
medical devices
dispositives medicaux 93/42/CEE
medizinische geräte
dispositivos medicos
organismo notificato
notified body
organisme notizie 0434
verantwortliche gestaltung
organismo responsible
certificato n°
certificate No.
certificat n° 2002 – OSL – MDD – 0044
zertifikat Nr.
certificato n°
bassa tensione
low voltage
basse tension 73/23/CEE
Niederspannung
baja tension
Il dispositivo definito di classe IIb è conforme ai requisiti dell’allegato II della direttiva 93/42/CEE
This product, definited as a class IIb device, is conformed to the requirements of annex II of the council directive 93/42/ECC
Le produit ci-mentionné, defini comme dispositif de classe IIb, est conforme aux requises de l’annex II de la directive 93/42/EEC
Dieses Gerät, bestimmt als Klasse IIb, ist den richtilinien 93/42/EWG, annex II gemäß
El producto aqui mencionado esta definido como dispositivo de clase IIb y esta conformado a los requisitos de l’annex II de la directiva 93/42/CEE
data di emissione
issuing date
date de èmission 25.06.2002
ausstelldatum
fecha de emisio
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Dichiarazione di Conformità
Declaration of Conformity Statement - Déclaration de Conformité
Konformitäts-Erklärung - Déclaration de Conformidad de la
Impresa
Company
Società
Firma
Empresa
modello
type of machine
modèle de machine xgenus®
bauart der maschine
modelo de la máquina
dispositivi medici
medical devices
dispositives medicaux 93/42/CEE
medizinische geräte
dispositivos medicos
organismo notificato
notified body
organisme notizie 0434
verantwortliche gestaltung
organismo responsible
certificato n°
certificate No.
certificat n° 2002 – OSL – MDD – 0044
zertifikat Nr.
certificato n°
bassa tensione
low voltage
basse tension 73/23/CEE
niederspannung
baja tension
Il dispositivo definito di classe IIb è conforme ai requisiti dell’allegato II della direttiva 93/42/CEE
This product, definited as a class IIb device, is conformed to the requirements of annex II of the council directive 93/42/ECC
Le produit ci-mentionné, defini comme dispositif de classe IIb, est conforme aux requises de l’annex II de la directive 93/42/EEC
Dieses Gerät, bestimmt als Klasse IIb, ist den richtilinien 93/42/EWG, annex II gemäß
El producto aqui mencionado esta definido como dispositivo de clase IIb y esta conformado a los requisitos de l’annex II de la directiva 93/42/CEE
data di emissione
issuing date
date de èmission 18.03.2002
ausstelldatum
fecha de emisio
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