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Replacement of Parts
Collimator

Replacing the focus-near Plates

Valid for collimators with 4-part focus-near plates

© Siemens, 2008

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Print No.: RX74-020.841.03.02.02 English

Replaces: RX74-020.841.03.01.02 Doc. Gen. Date: 03.12
CS PS AX R/F
n.a.

2008
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1Copyright / Version / Disclaimer

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sellschaft - Germany, Siemens Shenzhen Magnetic Resonance Ltd. - China, Siemens
Shanghai Medical Equipment Ltd. - China, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. - USA,
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. - USA and/or Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Prod-
ucts GmbH - Germany.

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Disclaimer
Siemens provides this documentation “as is“ without the assumption of any liability under
any theory of law.
The installation and service of equipment described herein requires superior understand-
ing of our equipment and may only be performed by qualified personnel who are specially
trained for such installation and/or service.

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General 0

Notes 0

Prior to performing the work steps, read the instructions thoroughly for each step.

Requirements 0

System knowledge is required for installation.

Required Materials 0

• Replacement Kit for the focus-near Plates

• Siemens standard tool kit
• If needed, system-specific Installation or Replacement Instructions.

General Safety Information 0

NOTE During execution of operations and tests the general safety

instructions for medical devices have to be regarded. See
Safety Information RAD-FLUORO XPRF-000.860.10.

Hazard Keys 0

The following Hazard Keys are part of this document

• hm_serv_Trained_Technician_only

WARNING System Operation

Loss of functionality: loss or deterioration of function,
assignment of image, data, objects, work flow and configura-
tion, inadequate user information.
Risk of injury!
Operational hazard due to lack of knowledge of the system,
e.g. safety measures have been ignored by the technician.
¹ Provide training to the technician.

• hm_serv_ProtectiveEarth

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WARNING System Operation

Danger from electric high voltage or line voltage, high volt-
age, line voltage, leakage current.
Risk of injury!
Problems with protective ground: protective ground is insuf-
ficient, disconnected, connecting screw loose.
¹ Setup Instructions, protective ground measurements
are described in the Startup Instructions and are per-
formed during system installation.

• hm_serv_DetOptLink_Eyeinjury

WARNING System Operation

Injuries from laser radiation
Risk of injury!
Technician looks into the laser of the optical link (Pix box/
docking station /detector).
¹ Service documentation, technician looks into the laser,
reason for CAUTION: Technician looks into the laser of
the optical link (Pix box/ docking station/ detector).
Possible consequences: Risk of eye injury. Remedy:
Do not look into the laser diodes of the optical link.

• hm_serv_CollimatorAdjust

WARNING FOV Position

Dose not as desired: ionizing radiation.
Risk of injury!
Incorrect collimator setting.
¹ Adjustment of the collimator plate: adjustment of the
collimator plate is designed so that the edge is visible
in the fluoro image.

• hm_serv_collimator_blades_checked

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WARNING Dose control

Error in automatic change-over to middle measuring field.
Error in automatic change-over to middle measuring field
during collimation.
Generic Hazards: ionizing radiation, incorrect or inappropri-
ate output.
Unnecessary radiation, dose not as desired.
¹ Hint in service instructions: System has to be set up
that at least two collimator blades are visible in the
image.

• HM_F2_1G1U12M3_CS

WARNING Radiation release

Incorrect iris position respective incorrect collimation.
Patient exposed to radiation unnecessarily.
¹ Hint in service instructions: System has to be set up
that at least two collimator blades are visible in the
image.

• HM_F4_1G2U1M2_CS

WARNING Electrical safety

Working in energized environment.
Danger of electric shock or cardiac arrhythmia.
¹ Safety informations in service documents.

• HM_F5_6G2U1M2_CS

WARNING Mechanical safety

Assembly error
Injury of the patient during operation
¹ In the replacement of parts document the CSE will be
instructed about right assembly.

• hm_serv_replacement_parts

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WARNING System Operation

Loss of functionality. Generic Hazards: loss or deterioration
of function, assignment of image, data, objects, work flow
and configuration, inadequate user information.
Operational hazard due to lack of knowledge of the system,
e.g. safety measures have been ignored by the technician.
¹ In the "Replacement of Parts" document the CSE will
be instructed about the correct assembly.

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Preparations 2.1

• System OFF.
• Remove the collimator from the system.

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Replacing the Plates 2.2

NOTE The plates and curved rings can be operated manually while
power OFF. This will make replacing the plates easier.

Removal 0

• Carefully turn the plates by the curved rings into the position shown in the illustration
(Fig. 1 / p. 8) (makes it easier to remove the plates).
• Remove the 4 mounting screws.
• Remove the defective plates. Make sure that the defective plates are complete after
removing them, and if applicable, remove broken parts from the collimator.

Fig. 1: Focus-near plates, mounting

Check the curved rings (visual check without removal). If they are okay, they can remain in
the collimator and can continue to be used. In this case, continue with the point “Inserting
the Plates“ (Inserting the Plates / p. 10).

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Inserting the Curved Rings 0

• Position the drive bracket in the middle of the opening.

Fig. 2: Drive bracket

• Insert the curved rings into each another.
• Insert the studs for the curved rings into the slots of the drive bracket. The drive studs
for the inner ring must be inserted in the direction of the control panel or of the control
board.

Fig. 3: Curved rings

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Inserting the Plates 0

• Assemble the plate unit. All screws and spring must be inserted. The springs must be
pressed flush against the white support plate.

Fig. 4: Assembly of the plate unit

• Insert the plate unit into the collimator. The slot of the top pair of plates must be parallel
to the operating front or to the control board.

Fig. 5: Installation position of the plates

• Secure the plate unit with the 4 screws.

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Adjusting the Plates 0

Check the position of the plates using the gauge with the collimator closed (mechanical
stop) and, if needed, readjust by carefully bending the metal plate part.
The adjustment must be performed for both pairs of plates.

Fig. 6: Adjusting the pairs of plates

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Final Work Steps 2.3

• Install the collimator in the system.

• Switch the system ON.
• Generate several test exposures at different collimator settings (minimum/maximum
collimator opening, as well as with the height plate opened to the minimum and with the
width plates opened to the maximum, and vice versa).
• If additional settings are required on the collimator, use the current version of the docu-
ment “Notes on Replacing, Repairing and Adjusting a Collimator”, RX74-020.842.01

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Changes to Previous Version 2.4

Chapter Change
General Remarks “General Safety Information“ and “Hazard
Keys“ added.
Miscellaneous Editorial revisions.

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List of Hazard IDs 2.5

There are no Hazard IDs in this document.

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