Servicing the

GE AMX4/4+ Portable X-Ray System

Introduction • Follow circuit operations of system ο Timer calibration

Portable X-ray units are found in most
detail block diagrams ο Timer waveform analysis
radiological/diagnostic imaging Course Outline
departments. They are typically Day 1 Day4
exposed to a higher abuse level due to • Introduction • Drive circuits
elevator openings, tight room ο Basic operations ο Speed control
entrances, limited patient access, and Knobology ο Braking system
lack of space for maneuverability. This Terminology • AMX 4 block diagram
constant abuse will cause premature ο Specifications ο Filament control circuits
mechanical failure if not properly • Basic system/unit differences ο kV control circuits
identified and corrected early. The ο Mechanical ο Charger control circuits
trained service professional will be
ο Electronic • Lab Activities
taught the skills necessary for
ο Documentation ο Drive control circuits
mechanical, electromechanical, and
• AMX 4 block diagram ο Major component disassembly
electronic maintenance of the AMX 4. Tube replacement
• Lab Activities
Each sub-system of the mechanical Extension column
ο Basic operation
unit and the generator is thoroughly Vertical column
ο Circuit identification and location
analyzed. High voltage transformer

Day 2
Prerequisites • Charging circuit
Day 5
To attend this course, the service • System troubleshooting
• 60Hz DC-AC inverter
professional must have a good ο Mechanical
ο Tube stator
understanding of the principles gained ο Electronic
ο Forced commutation circuits
through attending Phase II, or four • Overall system review
ο Filament control circuits
years equivalent experience. The • Final exam
ο Collimator lamp circuits
service professional must also possess • Course evaluation
• Lab Activities
a good mechanical aptitude.
ο Charger calibration
ο Filament calibration
Objectives
At the conclusion of this course Day 3
participants will be able to:
• 500Hz DC-AC inverter
• Evaluate overall system ο Inverter driver circuits
performance
ο Inverter circuits
• Troubleshoot mechanical and
• Logic circuit
electronic problems on all
ο Safety circuits
components of the unit
ο Exposure start/stop circuits
• Perform a complete and thorough
• Lab Activities
preventive maintenance
ο kV calibration
inspection on each portable unit

30745 Solon Road ∙ Solon, OH 44139 ∙ P440.349.4700 ∙ F440.349.2053 ∙ Toll-Free 1.833.229.7784 Hands-On Training Course
Course Length: 1 Weeks
www.rsti-training.com ∙ registration@rsti-training.com
CEU’s Awarded: 4 CEU’s
State of Ohio Registration No. 93-09-1377T