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Direction 2173224−100
Revision 8
AMX−4+ Functional Check
(Model 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 Series)
Copyright© 1996 – 2019
General Electric Co.
Operating Documentation
GE Healthcare

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  • Page 1 GE Healthcare Technical Publications Direction 2173224−100 Revision 8 AMX−4+ Functional Check (Model 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 Series) Copyright© 1996 – 2019 General Electric Co. Operating Documentation...
  • Page 2 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
  • Page 3 KUNDENDIENST−HANDBUCH NICHT ZU RATE GEZOGEN UND VERSTANDEN WURDE. • WIRD DIESE WARNUNG NICHT BEACHTET, SO KANN ES ZU VERLETZUNGEN DES KUNDENDIENSTTECHNIKERS, DES BEDIENERS ODER DES PATIENTEN DURCH ELEKTRISCHE SCHLÄGE, MECHANISCHE ODER SONSTIGE GEFAHREN KOMMEN. • ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO SÓLO EXISTE EN INGLÉS. AVISO •...
  • Page 4 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 • ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA SÓ SE ENCONTRA DISPONÍVEL EM INGLÊS. ATENÇÃO • SE QUALQUER OUTRO SERVIÇO DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA, QUE NÃO A GEMS, SOLICITAR ESTES MANUAIS NOUTRO IDIOMA, É...
  • Page 5 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Direction 2173224−100 Revision 8 AMX−4+ Functional Check (Model 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 Series) 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.
  • Page 6 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
  • Page 7 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.
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Table of Contents SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................... 13 Identification ..........................13 General ........... . .
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  • Page 11 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 REVISION HISTORY DATE REASON FOR CHANGE Oct. 30 1996 Initial Draft. Initial release. Dec. 13, 1996 Mar. 7, 1997 Corrected Tube Column rotation to 270 degrees (Section 3−3).
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  • Page 13: Section 1 Introduction

    AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Identification See Illustration 1−1. The AMX−4+ is identified by Model Number on the rating plate located on the top cover. Model part and catalog numbers are identified in Table 1−1.

  • Page 14: General

    AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 General The AMX−4+ contains operating safeguards to provide maximum safety. Before calling for service, be certain proper operating procedures are being used. Refer to Direction 2166913−100, AMX−4+ Operating Manual, or Direction 2166911−100, AMX−4+...

  • Page 15: Inspection

    AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Inspection To assure continued performance of this x−ray equipment, a periodic maintenance program must be established in accordance with 2173227−100 AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance. It is the owner’s responsibility to supply or arrange for this service.
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  • Page 17: Section 2 Visual Inspection

    AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 SECTION 2 VISUAL INSPECTION Requirements are pass or fail. Service is required if any Requirement is failed. After each Requirement is verified, place a check in its box. Record notes and comments next to the Requirement.

  • Page 18: Body

    AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Inspect Requirement Inspector’s Notes □ 2−3 Body Cassette Drawer not dented. □ Handle attached to top of Cassette Drawer and is free from sharp edges.

  • Page 19: Section 3 Functional Check

    AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 SECTION 3 FUNCTIONAL CHECK Requirements are pass or fail. Service is required if any Requirement is failed. After each Requirement is verified, place a check in its box. Record notes and comments next to the Requirement.

  • Page 20: Collimator

    AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Functional Check Continued Inspect Requirement Inspector’s Notes □ 3−4 Collimator Collimator Interface Plate is securely fastened to x−ray tube. If not, DO NOT USE. Service is required.

  • Page 21: Section 4 Power Cord Check

    AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 SECTION 4 POWER CORD CHECK Requirements are pass or fail. Service is required if any Requirement is failed. After each Requirement is verified, place a check in its box. Record notes and comments next to the Requirement.
  • Page 22 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Preliminary requirements Tools and test equipment Standard Toolkit • Fluke ESA612 or below equivalent specification • Specification ANSI/AAMI ES-1, IEC62353, IEC60601-1, and Test Standard Selections...

  • Page 23: Appendix − Symbols

    AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Frequency response/Accuracy DC to 1 kHz (1 % of reading + (1 A or 1 LSD, whichever is greater)) 1 kHz to 100 kHz (2 % of reading + (1 A or 1 LSD, whichever is greater)) 1 kHz to 5 kHz (current >1.6 mA) (4 % of reading + (1 μA or 1 LSD, whichever is...
  • Page 24 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Press F2 button, on the blue screen press Instrument to select the instrument setup. Press F1 button, on the blue screen press Standard to open scroll box.
  • Page 25 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Select IEC62353 standard is displayed, press F1 button, on the blue screen press Standard to confirm the standard. Press F4 button, on the blue screen press Done to complete the standard setup.
  • Page 26 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 To avoid electric shock, remove the null post adapter from the Null jack after a test lead zero is performed. The Null jack becomes potentially hazardous during some of the other test conditions.
  • Page 27 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Leakage Current Test using FLUKE ESA612 TEST DESCRIPTION It is recommended to use Fluke ESA612 or equivalent meter (Refer to Appendix 3: AC Power plug troubleshooting) to establish the test conditions.
  • Page 28 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Repeat the above steps for each test point in Table 4: Test Points for AMX series and record the test results in Table 5: Results of the leakage current test under normal conditions for AMX series for each test points.
  • Page 29 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Press the ‘Polarity’ button to select ‘Reversed’ on the Fluke ESA612. Now connect one end of the test lead between the V/ Ω /A jack of the test meter and another end to exposed conductive surface of the DUT ensuring that the input power plug of the DUT remains in the test socket on the side on the Fluke ESA612.
  • Page 30 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Test Point 1: Collimator Skin Spacer Test Point 2: X-ray Tube (On the HV Cable Cathode Ring) Test Point 3: Rivets on the top column cover (Applicable only for AMX4+)
  • Page 31 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Appendix 2: Test Equipment This section contains the illustrations of the meters used in the IEC 62353 tests. Fluke ESA612 or equivalent (For more details refer the product manuals and video explanation at http://www.flukebiomedical.com/)
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  • Page 33 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 APPENDIX − SYMBOLS All symbols used on the equipment and in its accompanying documents are shown and explained in this appendix. Caution advises of an avoidable condition that could cause minor physical injury, or damage to equipment or data.
  • Page 34 AMX−4+ FUNCTIONAL CHECK GE HEALTHCARE (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 8 DIRECTION 2173224−100 Control for indicating radiation field by using light. Collimator blades closed. The controlled blades are shown in thicker lines. Collimator Blades open. The controlled blades are shown in thicker lines.
  • Page 36 GE Healthcare GE Medical Systems: Telex 3797371 P. O . Box 414, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A. (Asia, Pacific, Latin America, North America) GE Medical Systems - Europe: Telex 698626 283, rue de la Miniére, B.P. 34, 78533 Buc Cedex France...

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