User's Manual
ARCOVIS 3000 S/R
Villa Sistemi Medicali
Pag. 4/76 - Rev. A
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1.4. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
This apparatus is in compliance with the standard IEC 60601-1-2 that defines the max.
allowed emission levels from electronic devices and the required immunity from interference
caused by externally generated electromagnetic fields.
It is not, however, possible to exclude radio signals coming from transmitters such as mobile
phones or similar mobile radio devices. These and other transmitting devices, including
those in compliance with the EMC standards, may influence the proper functioning of
medical apparatus when used in proximity and with a relatively high transmitting power.
Therefore, the use of radio equipment proximity to electronically controlled systems must be
avoided in order to eliminate any interference risk.
Any transmissions by mobile radio equipment must be avoided.
Mobile phones must be switched off in zones close to the unit.
These rules must be applied when the unit is switched on (that is to say
connected to the mains and ready for use).
1.5. Protection against ionizing radiation
Before any x-ray exposure, ensure that all the necessary protective
precautions have been taken.
During the use of x-rays, personnel present in the room must comply with the following rules
concerning protection against ionizing radiation:
When necessary, use protective shielding against radiation in addition to the shielding
already provided on the unit.
Use protective aprons containing a material equivalent to 0,35mm of lead. Material of this
nature reduces radiation at 50kV by 99,95% and at 100kV by 94,5%.
The best protection against radiation is distance. It is therefore recommended that you stay
as far as possible from the x-ray source and the exposure target. For this purpose, use all of
the cable length provided for the foot-switch.
Avoid walking or standing directly in the x-ray beam.
Always use the smallest possible field of exposure by closing properly the collimator
diaphragms. The scatter dose produced depends principally on the volume of the irradiated
object.
Never modify or disconnect the safety circuits or devices designed to
prevent accidental exposures.
Collimation system adjusted to a field of 30 x
30 cm2 at 1 m from the x-ray tube focus.
Exposure parameters: 100 kVp and 1 mA.
Values normalized to 1 min. of fluoroscopy
(µGy/min).
Equivalent water phantom 30x30x20cm.
The complete isodose measures are included
into the report 035-07 ISO KERMA MAPPING
(cod.200394) attached to the unit
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