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TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................................
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REVISION HISTORY .............................................................. vii
CHAPTER 1 SAFETY .......................................................... 1-1
CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ................................ 2-1
CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR CONTROLS AND ...................... 3-1
CHAPTER 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 4-1
CHAPTER 5 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 5-1
CHAPTER 6 ACCESSORIES ............................................... 6-1
CHAPTER 7 - PLANNED MAINTENANCE ........................... 7-1
CHAPTER 8 SYSTEM FAULTS .......................................... 8-1
GE Medical Systems
Technical
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Direction 2127413-100
Revision 7
Silhouette HF
Operator Manual
Copyright© 1998 By General Electric Company
Operating Documentation
SILHOUETTE HF
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS Operator Manual
REV 7 DIRECTION 2127413-100
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. The General Electric Company, Medical Systems Group, will be glad to
assist and cooperate in placing this equipment in use.
Although this apparatus incorporates a high degree of protection against x-radiation other
than the useful beam, no practical design of equipment can provide complete protection.
Nor can any practical design compel the operator to take adequate precautions to prevent
the possibility of any persons carelessly exposing themselves or others to radiation.
It is important that everyone having anything to do with x-radiation be properly trained
and fully acquainted with the recommendations of the National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements as published in NCRP Reports available from NCRP
Publications, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Room 1016, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, and of
the International Commission on Radiation Protection, and take adequate steps to protect
against injury.
The equipment is sold with the understanding that the General Electric Company,
Medical Systems Group, its agents, and representatives have no responsibility for injury
or damage which may result from improper use of the equipment.
Various protective material and devices are available. It is urged that such materials or
devices be used.
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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
This product complies with the regulatory requirements of the following:

• Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices when it bears the following
CE marking of conformity.
European registered place of business:
Positronica, S.A.
C/Castrillo, 51
35004 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Spain
• Medical Device Good Manufacturing Practice Manual issued by the FDA (Food and
Drug Administration, Department of Health,USA).
• Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL), an independent testing laboratory.
Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
Note: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. The equipment
may cause radio frequency interference to other medical and non-medical devices and
radio communications. To provide reasonable protection against such interference, this
product complies with emission limits for a Group 1 Class A Medical Device as stated in
EN 60601-1-2.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment is found to cause interference (which may be determined by switching
the equipment on and off), the user (or qualified service personnel) should attempt to
correct the problem by one or more of the following measure(s):
• Reorient or relocate the affected device(s).
• Increase the separating space between the equipment and the affected device.
• Power the equipment from a source different from that of the affected device.
• Consult the point of purchase or service representative for further suggestions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any interference caused either by the use of
interconnect cables other than those recommended, or by unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To comply with the regulations applicable to an electromagnetic interface for a Group 1
Class A Medical Device, all interconnect cables to peripheral devices must be shielded
and properly grounded. Use of cables not properly shielded and grounded may result in
the equipment causing radio frequency interference in violation of the European Union
Medical Device directive and FCC regulations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
CHAPTER TITLE NUMBER
1 SAFETY
SECTION 1 – PATIENT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SECTION 2 – PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
SECTION 3 – OPERATIONAL CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
SECTION 4 – APPROVED OPERATING PROCEDURES AND ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . 1-2
SECTION 5 – PLANNED MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

1-1 System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
SECTION 2 – SYSTEM COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
SECTION 3 – IDENTIFICATION & COMPLIANCE PLATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
SECTION 4 – COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

4-1 Silhouette HF Four-Way and Elevating Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
4-2 Silhouette HF High Frequency Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
4-3 Silhouette HF Tube Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
4-4 Silhouette HF Manual and Automatic Collimators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
4-5 Silhouette HF Vertical Wall Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
3 OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
SECTION 2 – TABLE OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
SECTION 3 – GENERATOR OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3-1 Power Switches and Key Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-2 Operator Control Panel Operator Displays and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3-3 Operator Control Panel Operator Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
SECTION 4 – TUBE STAND OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . 3-11
SECTION 5 – COLLIMATOR OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . 3-13
SECTION 6 – VERTICAL WALL STAND OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . 3-15
SECTION 7 – CASSETTE TRAY OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS. . . . . . 3-17
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4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 1 – SYSTEM OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
SECTION 2 – TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

2-1 Turning ON System Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
2-2 Turning OFF System Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
SECTION 3 – DAILY WARM UP PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
SECTION 4 – LOADING A CASSETTE (TABLE OR VERTICAL WALL STAND) . . . . . 4-7
SECTION 5 – EQUIPMENT POSITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

5-1 Table Bucky or Stationary Grid Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
5-2 Vertical Wall Stand Bucky or Stationary Grid Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
5-3 Lateral Table Top Examinations (Without Table Bucky or Stationary Grid) . . . . . . 4-13
5-4 Table Top Examinations (Without Table Bucky or Stationary Grid) . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
SECTION 6 – GENERATOR PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

6-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
6-2 Manual Exposure Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
6-3 Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) Exposure Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
6-4 Auto-Tech Exposure Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
6-5 Auto-Tech with AEC Exposure Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
SECTION 7 – TAKING AN EXPOSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

7-1 Exposures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
7-2 Instantaneous Exposures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
SECTION 8 – AUXILIARY GENERATOR OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

8-1 Heat Unit Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
8-2 Printer (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
8-3 Auto-Tech Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
SECTION 9 – TOMOGRAPHY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45

9-1 Set Up Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
9-2 Taking Exposures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
9-3 Tomo Removal and Storage Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
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5 SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 1 – GENERAL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
SECTION 2 – TABLE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
SECTION 3 – GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

3-1 General Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
3-2 Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
3-3 Tube and Collimator Compatabilites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
SECTION 4 – TUBE STAND SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
SECTION 5 – COLLIMATOR SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

5-1 Automatic Collimator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5-2 Manual Collimator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
SECTION 6 – VERTICAL WALL STAND SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
SECTION 7 – X-RAY TUBE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

7-1 BXT 200 X-Ray Tube Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
7-2 BXT 14100 X-Ray Tube Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
6 ACCESSORIES
SECTION 2 – PATIENT HAND GRIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
SECTION 3 – ABDOMEN COMPRESSION BAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
SECTION 4 – LATERAL CASSETTE HOLDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
SECTION 5 – TELESCOPING SINUS CONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
7 PLANNED MAINTENANCE
8 SYSTEM FAULTS
SECTION 2 – GENERATOR ERROR MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
SECTION 3 – OPERATOR FAULT ANALYSIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
SECTION 4 – RESETTING FAULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
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REVISION HISTORY
REV DATE TYPE OF MODIFICATION
0 March 17, 1995 Initial Release.

1 April 14, 1995 General updates from reviews. Chapter 1 updated with new safety
information. Chapters 2, 3, and 4 added minor corrections.
2 January 1, 1996 CE mark.
3 June 18, 1996 Added Tomography, 50 kW generator and Two Tube Switch options.
Incorporated ECN 2220.
4 July 4, 1996 Added specifications to chapter 5.
5 January 27, 1997 Incorporated ECN 2350 (CE 0120), ECN 2392 (CE/UL).
6 August 21, 1997 Incorporated ECN 2653 (added B3115ME tube), added auto power-off
disable note to chap. 4
7 July 15, 1998 General updates from reviews ECN 2913. Incorporated ECN 2870
(Handle Assy).
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CHAPTER 1 – SAFETY
POSSIBLE PATIENT OR OPERATOR INJURY!

WARNING TO AVOID POSSIBLE PATIENT OR OPERATOR INJURY, BE SURE
TO FOLLOW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
SECTION 1
PATIENT SAFETY
Always be alert to patient safety concerns:

• Never leave the patient unattended. An unattended patient could fall from the table,
activate a motion control, or cause other unintended problems which could be
hazardous.
• Assist patient on and off the table.
POSSIBLE PATIENT INJURY!

WARNING TO AVOID POSSIBLE PATIENT INJURY, BE SURE THAT SYSTEM
POWER IS APPLIED BEFORE THE PATIENT ENTERS THE ROOM.
THE TUBESTAND LOCKS AND TABLE LONGITUDINAL TRAVEL
LOCKS FUNCTION ONLY WHEN SYSTEM AC POWER IS APPLIED.
IF AC POWER IS DISCONNECTED, THE TUBESTAND AND THE

TABLETOP WILL MOVE FREELY (TABLE LONGITUDINAL)
POSSIBLE CAUSING THE PATIENT TO FALL.
• DO NOT ALLOW THE PATIENT TO MOUNT OR DISMOUNT THE
TABLE.
• DO NOT ALLOW THE PATIENT TO USE THE TUBESTAND AS A
SUPPORT.
POSSIBLE MINOR PATIENT INJURY!

CAUTION
To avoid the possibility of the patient suffering pinched fingers or hands, do
not allow the patient to place their hands along the side or below the table
rail or table edge.
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SECTION 2
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Be sure the equipment operators are:

• Properly trained for this system
• Fully aware of all operational instructions and safety precautions
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!

WARNING TO AVOID POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM EXPOSED
CONNECTIONS, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVERS OR PANELS
FROM THE EQUIPMENT. THE SILHOUETTE HF SYSTEM
CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS. REFER
SERVICE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SECTION 3
OPERATIONAL CHECKS
Be sure the equipment is functioning properly and safely before each examination:
Verify that the following controls are operating correctly:
• Motion controls, and Lock Releases
• Audible and visual alarms
Visually inspect the equipment and make sure that:
• Equipment is not damaged or missing parts
• All cover panels are in place prior to turning on electrical power (hazardous electrical
or mechanical parts could be exposed).
SECTION 4
APPROVED OPERATING PROCEDURES AND ACCESSORIES
Be sure to use the equipment and the approved accessories according to approved
operating procedures:
• Perform X-Ray tube warm up procedure prior to the exam. Failure to perform this
procedure could damage the X-Ray Tube assembly.
• Do not exceed tabletop rating of a 136 kg (300 lbs.) patient. Excessive loading could
damage the tabletop and/or cause the patient to fall.
• Accessories should be properly attached to the table and positioned so as not to
interfere with system motions.
• Avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation. Stay behind the lead glass radiation shield
or lead screen. When in unshielded areas, wear protective apparel such as goggles,
lead aprons, and gloves.
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SECTION 5
PLANNED MAINTENANCE
POSSIBLE PATIENT OR OPERATOR INJURY!

WARNING TO AVOID POSSIBLE PATIENT OR OPERATOR INJURY, BE SURE
TO PERFORM THE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. FAILURE TO PERFORM THESE
INSPECTIONS COULD ALLOW DETERIORATING CONDITIONS TO
DEVELOP WITHOUT BEING DETECTED. THIS DETERIORATION
COULD RESULT IN EQUIPMENT FAILURES WHICH COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
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CHAPTER 2 – SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
The Silhouette HF X-Ray System is a general radiographic system designed for a wide
range of table, wallstand, wheelchair, and stretcher examinations. The system is
especially suited for general purpose radiography in hospitals, clinics, and private
practices.
1-1 System Features
• The 37.5 kW, 40 kW, and 50 kW 100 kHz High Frequency Generator delivers high
quality images available in a single phase stored energy model, single phase model,
and a three phase model, respectively.
• User friendly Operator Control Panel with anatomical programming that provides
fast, 3 step, technique set-up.
• Four-way float top pedestal or elevating table with foot pedal controls for hands-free
patient positioning.
• Smooth longitudinal and lateral table top and tube stand movements provide full
patient coverage.
• Tube stand column rotates for decubitus projections and for stretcher cases.
• Off-table radiography performed quickly and conveniently.
• Optional three field ionization chamber detector provides accurate automatic
exposure control that reduces re-takes.
• Optional stored energy module that reduces input line rating requirements, further
reducing site preparation requirements.
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ILLUSTRATION 2-1
SILHOUETTE HF SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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7
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SECTION 2
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The basic Silhouette HF System consists of:
1 Generator Power Unit

• 37.5 kW, 40 kW, or 50 kW
• 100 KHz High Frequency
• Single Phase, Single Phase Stored Energy, or Three Phase
2 Generator Operator Control Panel

3 Floor Mounted Tube Stand
4 4-Way Float Top Table
• Stationary Grid or Bucky
• Ion Chamber for AEC (optional)
• 6-way Elevating (optional)
5 Vertical Wall Stand

• Stationary Grid or Bucky
• Ion Chamber for AEC (optional)
6 Collimator
• Automatic or
• Manual
7 X-Ray Tube
• Low Speed - 0.6/1.5 mm Focal Spot
• High Speed - 0.6/1.2 mm Focal Spot (50 kW systems)
8 2-Tube Electronics (optional)

9 Tomography (optional)
• Tomo Operator Control Panel
• Control Electronics Wall Box
• Table/Tube Stand Coupling Hardware
• Tube Stand Drive
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ILLUSTRATION 2-2
SILHOUETTE HF SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE PLATES
1
3
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SECTION 3
IDENTIFICATION & COMPLIANCE PLATES
See Illustration 2-2 and Table 2-1.

TABLE 2-1
SILHOUETTE HF SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE PLATES
Item Component Model Number Plate Type
Operator Control Panel (Standard) B3115MA, MB, Identification and Compliance

1
MC, or MD
2 37.5 kW Generator B3115MA Identification and Compliance
2 37.5 kW Generator (Stored Energy) B3115MB Identification and Compliance
2 40 kW 3-Ø Generator B3115MC Identification and Compliance
2 50 kW 3-Ø Generator B3115MD Identification and Compliance
3 Tube Stand B3115MG Identification
4 Pedestal Table (Stationary Grid) B3115JW Identification and Compliance
4 Pedestal Table (Bucky) B3115JZ Identification and Compliance
4 Elevating Table (Stationary Grid) B3115JY Identification and Compliance
4 Elevating Table (Bucky) B3115LW Identification and Compliance
5 Vertical Wall Stand (Stationary Grid) B3115JG Identification and Compliance
5 Vertical Wall Stand (Bucky) B3115JH Identification and Compliance
6 Manual Collimator B3115LM Identification and Compliance
6 Auto Collimator B3115LY Identification and Compliance
X-Ray Tube (0.6/1.5 mm) B3115ME or Identification and Compliance
7
B3115MJ
X-Ray Tube (0.6/1.2 mm) B3115MH or Identification and Compliance
7
B3115MK
8 Two Tube Switch Tank) B3115LH Identification
9 Tomography B3115LD Identification
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ILLUSTRATION 2-3
SILHOUETTE HF FOUR-WAY AND ELEVATING TABLES
FOUR-WAY TABLES
9 6
1
3 4
9
8
ELEVATING TABLES
TABLE TOP
MOTION
5
2
3 4
1 Table Top
2 Table Base
3 Foot Pedals
4 Cassette Tray
5 Bucky/Stationary Grid Film Cabinet Motion
6 Bucky/Stationary Grid Film Cabinet
7 Table Elevating Motion
8 Maximum Table Top Height
9 Table Top Motion
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SECTION 4
COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
4-1 Silhouette HF Four-Way and Elevating Tables

See Illustration 2-3.
The Silhouette HF Four-Way and Elevating Tables include:
• Table Top
• Table Base
• Foot Pedal Controls
• Cassette Tray
• Bucky or Stationary Grid Film Cabinet
4-1-1 Motions
The Four-Way Table provides two manual table top motions and one Film Cabinet
motion:
• Transverse (side-to-side) table top travel
• Longitudinal (head-to-foot) table top travel
• Longitudinal Film Cabinet (head-to-foot) travel
The Elevating Table provides three table top motions and one Film Cabinet motion:
• Transverse (side-to-side) table top travel (manual)
• Longitudinal (head-to-foot) table top travel (manual)
• Tabletop elevation (motorized)
• Longitudinal Film Cabinet (head-to-foot) travel (manual)
4-1-2 Detents
Motions
The tabletop elevation motion features a maximum height detent that prevents exposures
unless the tabletop is fully elevated.
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ILLUSTRATION 2-4
SILHOUETTE HF HIGH FREQUENCY GENERATOR
Silhouette HF
ENTER
PRINTER MODE AEC RECEPTOR READY
LINE PATIENT ON AUTO

FEED ID LINE TECH AEC MANUAL WALL NONE TABLE PREP EXPOSE
1 Generator Power Unit Cabinet

2 Operator Control Panel on Pedestal (Optional)
3 Detail of Operator Control Panel (with Printer Option)
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4-2 Silhouette HF High Frequency Generator
Silhouette HF Generators includes:
• Generator Power Unit Cabinet
• Operator Control Panel
4-2-1 Generator Power Unit Cabinet
The Generator Power Unit Cabinet contains:
• High Voltage Transformers
• High Frequency Inverters
• System Control Electronics
• Central System Power Distribution
4-2-2 Operator Control Panel
The Operator Control Panel contains all generator operator controls and indicators.
The Panel may be mounted on a shelf, table, or an optional pedestal (shown in
Illustration 2-4).
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ILLUSTRATION 2-5
SILHOUETTE HF TUBE STAND
1 2
3
90¡
MOTIONS AND DETENTS
0¡
90¡ 8
180¡
90¡
100 CM/40"
90¡
0¡
100 CM/40"
180 CM/72"
1 Vertical Column
2 Horizontal Tube Arm
3 X-Ray Tube
4 Tube Stand Control Handle
5 Collimator
6 Floor Track
7 Base Assembly
8 Table Centerline
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4-3 Silhouette HF Tube Stand
The Silhouette HF Tube Stands contains:
• Vertical Column
• Horizontal Tube Arm
• X-Ray Tube
• Tube Stand Control Handle
• Collimator
• Floor Track
• Base Assembly
4-3-1 Motions
The Silhouette HF Tube Stand provides five manual motions:
• Longitudinal travel (head-to-foot) of the Vertical Column
• Transverse travel (cross table) of the Tube Arm
• Vertical travel (SID adjust) of the Tube Arm
• Angulation of the X-Ray Tube/Collimator
• Rotation of the Vertical Column
4-3-2 Detents
The Silhouette HF Tube Stand features mechanical detents for each of the five manual
motions to aid in equipment positioning.
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ILLUSTRATION 2-6
SILHOUETTE HF AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL COLLIMATORS
180¡
90¡
4 90¡
0¡
1 X-Ray Tube
2 Tube Stand Control Handle
3 Collimator (Automatic Shown)
4 Motions and Detents
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4-4 Silhouette HF Manual and Automatic Collimators
The Silhouette HF System features either a Manual or Automatic Collimator which
provide:
• Transverse (cross table) control of X-Ray field size
• Longitudinal (head-to-foot) control of X-Ray field size
• Indicator display scale that highlights each preset Source-to-Image-Distance (SID)
detent (40 inches or 100 cm and 72 inches or 180 cm) and standard cassette sizes.
• Collimator field light to aid in X-Ray field/patient anatomy/cassette alignment.
• Retractable SID measuring tape
Both collimators provide X-Ray field limitation:
• The manual collimator features manual adjustment of the X-Ray field with
indications for both SID and standard cassette sizes.
• The automatic collimator also features manual adjustment but includes automatic
adjustment of X-Ray field size to standard cassette sizes at preset SID detents (40
inches or 100 cm and 72 inches or 180 cm)
4-4-1 Motions and Detents
2-13
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 2-7
SILHOUETTE HF VERTICAL WALL STAND
6
4
1 Vertical Column
2 Chin Rest
3 AEC Detector Areas
4 Bucky/Stationary Grid Film Cabinet
5 Cassette Tray
6 Vertical Motion
7 Vertical Lock Release
2-14
SILHOUETTE HF
4-5 Silhouette HF Vertical Wall Stand
The Silhouette HF Vertical Wall Stand contains:
• Vertical Column
• Bucky/Stationary Grid Film Cabinet
• Cassette Tray
• Ion Chamber Detector Areas marked Film Cabinet cover
• Patient Chin Rest
4-5-1 Motions
2-15
SILHOUETTE HF
2-16
SILHOUETTE HF
CHAPTER 3 – OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
The Silhouette HF System contains six components that contain operator controls and
indicators:
• Table
• Generator
• Tube Stand
• Collimator
• Vertical Wall Stand
• Cassette Tray
3-1
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 3-1
SILHOUETTE HF TABLE OPERATOR CONTROLS
FOUR WAY TABLE
5
1
4
2 3
ELEVATING TABLE
3-2
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 2
TABLE OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
TABLE 3-1
TABLE OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Item Title Type Description

1 Table Top N. A.
2 FLOAT foot pedals Control Releases magnetic locks to allow table top to float
(longitudinal and transverse motion). One pedal on
Four-Way tables and Two pedals on Elevating tables.
3 Cassette Tray N. A.
4 Film Cabinet Lock Control Releases Film Cabinet magnetic lock to allow longitudinal
Release motion of the Film Cabinet.
5 Film Cabinet N. A. Reciprocating Bucky or Stationary Grid Cabinet.
6 Table Top DOWN Control Elevating Tables only. Starts motor drive to lower table top.
May be used to stop table top UP motion.
7 Table Top UP Control Elevating Tables only. Starts motor drive to raise table top.
May be used to stop table top DOWN motion.
8 Emergency Stop Control Elevating Tables only. Immediately removes power from
table.
3-3
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 3-2
SILHOUETTE HF GENERATOR OPERATOR CONTROLS - POWER SWITCHES AND KEY SWITCH
3-4
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 3
GENERATOR OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
All generator operator controls and indicators are provided on the Operator Control
Panel. The Operator Control Panel serves two basic functions:
• Control over system operations
• Visual indication of system status through an LCD screen display and LED indicators
The operator enters all information at the control panel using keys. The system confirms
each keystroke with an audible tone.
The generator operator controls and indicators are divided into three basic groups:
• Generator Power Switches and Key Switch
• Operator Control Panel - Operator Indicators
• Operator Control Panel - Operator Controls
3-1 Power Switches and Key Switch
TABLE 3-2
GENERATOR OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1 Power Unit Cabinet N. A.
2 Operator Control Panel N. A.
3 Remote Power Switch Control Applies power to all system components.
4 Key Switch Control Selects Utility Menu.
5 Main Power Switch Control Circuit Breaker that applies power from the facility to Power
Unit Cabinet.
3-5
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 3-3
SILHOUETTE HF GENERATOR OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL - OPERATOR DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS
Silhouette HF
ENTER

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
13
11
CM
EXTREM. 32 *
KVP V
14
HAND 90
SID: 40 MA
200L V
SEC
0.050
15
MAS
10.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3-6
SILHOUETTE HF
3-2 Operator Control Panel Operator Displays and Indicators
TABLE 3-3
OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL OPERATOR DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS

1 LCD Display General LCD screen provides display of:
• All technique factors (kVp,mA, mAs, etc.)
• Optional anatomical technique factors (Region of Interest,
Examination Names, etc.
• Patient I.D. number
• Anode Heat Units
2 Printer Label Exit Printer Optional. Provides access to printer labels.

3 ON LINE Printer Optional. Indicates Printer is ON.
4 AUTO TECH Mode Indicates AUTO TECH mode is activated.
5 AEC Mode Indicates AEC mode is activated.
6 MANUAL Mode Indicates MANUAL mode is activated.
7 WALL Receptor Indicates Wall Stand Film Cabinet is activated as receptor.
8 NONE Receptor Indicates cassette (without Table or Wall Stand Film Cabinets) is
activated as receptor.
9 TABLE Receptor Indicates Table Film Cabinet is activated as receptor.
10 PREP Exposure Indicates tube rotor and filament are prepared for exposures.
11 READY Exposure Indicates system completion of self checks and is prepared for
exposures.
12 EXPOSE Exposure Indicates exposure in process.
13 FREEZE Indicator General Indicates changed CM value from default selection. Auto-Tech
Procedures only.
14 Increased Value General Indicates technique increased from original value. Auto-Tech
Indicator Procedures only.
15 Decreased Value General Indicates technique decreased from original value. Auto-Tech
Indicator Procedures only.
3-7
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 3-4
SILHOUETTE HF GENERATOR OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL - OPERATOR CONTROLS
1
14
16 15
Silhouette HF
ENTER

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13
3-8
SILHOUETTE HF
3-3 Operator Control Panel Operator Controls
TABLE 3-4
OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL OPERATOR CONTROLS

1 Function Keys General Selects and highlights fields on LCD screen.
2 LINE FEED Printer Optional. Press once to advance single line. Press and hold to
advance to next label.
3 PATIENT I.D. Printer Optional. Enables Patient I.D. entry.
4 ON LINE Printer Optional. Turns internal printer ON or OFF.
5 AUTO TECH Mode Selects AUTO TECH mode.
6 AEC Mode Optional. Selects AEC mode.
7 MANUAL Mode Selects MANUAL mode
8 Detector Select AEC Optional. Selects one of three Ion Chamber detector
Keys chambers for either Wall Stand or Table studies.
9 WALL Receptor Selects the Wall Stand Film Cabinet as the image receptor.
10 NONE Receptor Selects cassette (without Table or Wall Stand Film Cabinets)
as the image receptor.
11 TABLE Receptor Selects the Table Film Cabinet as the image receptor.
12 PREP Exposure Starts tube rotor, pre-heats tube filament, and performs
generator self test.
13 EXPOSE Exposure Starts Exposure.
14 Numeric Keypad General Allows technique and Patient I.D. entry.
15 Fast Increment and General Multifunction keys. Allows fast selection of technique factors.
Decrement Keys Usage varies according to operation.
16 Slow Increment and General Multifunction keys. Allows slow selection of technique factors.
Decrement Keys Usage varies according to operation.
3-9
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 3-5
SILHOUETTE HF TUBE STAND OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2
1
- BUCKY
TABLE -
43 110
108
42
106
110 43 41
104
108
42 40 102
106
39 100
41
104
98
102 40 38
96
100 39 37
94
98
38 36 92
96
35 90
37
94
88
92 36 34
86
90 35 33 84
88
34 32 82
86
31 80
84 33
78
82 32 30 10
76
80 29
31 74
78
30 28 72 9
76
70
29 27
74
68
72 28 26
66
70 25
27 64
68
26
66
64 25
3
5 6 7
4 8
3-10
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 4
TUBE STAND OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

TABLE 3-5
TUBE STAND OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1 Source-to-Table Receptor Indicator Metric or SAE. Indicates distance from tube focal spot
SID Scale to table Film Cabinet cassette.
Note for Elevating Tables only: Scale accurate only
with table fully elevated (maximum height).
2 Source-to-Table Top SID Indicator Metric or SAE. Indicates distance from tube focal spot
Scale to table top.
Note for Elevating Tables only: Scale accurate only
with table fully elevated (maximum height).
3 Tube Stand Handle Control Operator handle to aid in moving Tube Stand.
4 Vertical Lock Release Control Releases magnetic lock to allow vertical tube motion.
5 All Lock Release Control Releases all tube stand magnetic locks to allow
vertical, transverse, longitudinal, and tube angulation
motions.
6 Tube Angulation Dial Indicator Indicates angle of tube angulation.
7 Longitudinal Lock Release Control Releases magnetic lock to allow tube stand
longitudinal motion along floor track.
8 Tube Angulation Lock Control Releases magnetic lock to allow tube angulation.
Release
9 SID at 180 cm or 72 in. Indicator Indicates SID is at 180 cm or 72 inches (Wall Stand
receptor only).
10 SID at 100 cm or 40 in. Indicator Indicates SID is at 100 cm or 40 inches (Wall Stand or
Table receptor).
3-11
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 3-6
SILHOUETTE HF COLLIMATOR OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
4
10
5 9
6
7
8
3-12
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 5
COLLIMATOR OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

TABLE 3-6
COLLIMATOR OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1 and 6 READY Indicator Automatic Collimators only. Indicates longitudinal (Item 1) or
transverse (Item 6) blades are in position. Illuminates when:
• Cassette Tray is fully inserted into Film Cabinet
• Blade is adjusted to cassette size.
• SID is at 180 cm (72 in.) or 100 cm (40 in.).
• Tube angulation is within +/- 10 degrees of perpendicular to film.
2 MANUAL Indicator Automatic Collimators only. Indicates system in manual mode of
collimator blade control. Illuminates when:
• Cassette is not inserted in cassette tray.
• Cassette tray is not fully inserted into Film Cabinet.
• Tube angulation greater than +/- 10 degrees of perpendicular to
film.
3 SID Tape Indicator Metric or SAE. Provides tool for measuring SID. Use with tab
extended.
4 Lamp button Control Turns Field Light ON or OFF. Turned OFF by 30 second timer.
5 SID Display Indicator Metric or SAE. Indicates actual X-Ray Field size.
7 EXP HOLD Indicator Automatic Collimators only. Indicates exposures are inhibited.
Illuminates when:
• Longitudinal or transverse blades are moving into position.
• SID is not at 180 cm (72 in.) or 100 cm (40 in.)
8 and 9 Blade Adjust Control Provides manual adjustment of longitudinal (Item 8) and transverse
(Item 9) blade positions.
10 Rotation Control Allows collimator head rotation with 90 degree detents.
3-13
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 3-7
SILHOUETTE HF VERTICAL WALL STAND OPERATOR CONTROLS
3-14
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 6
VERTICAL WALL STAND OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

TABLE 3-7
VERTICAL WALL STAND OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1 AEC Detector Areas Indicator Indicates Ion Chamber detector areas for optional
AEC equipped systems.
2 Cassette Lock Handle Control Locks cassette in cassette tray.
3 Vertical Lock Release Control Releases magnetic lock to allow vertical Film
Cabinet motion.
3-15
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 3-8
CASSETTE TRAY (TABLE OR VERTICAL WALL STAND) OPERATOR CONTROLS
4
2
3
3-16
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 7
CASSETTE TRAY OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

TABLE 3-8
CASSETTE TRAY OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1 Cassette Grips Control Grips hold cassette in transverse position. Front grip controls
rear grip.
2 Finger Hole Control Provides access for cassette removal.
3 Tray Handle Control Provides ability to remove or insert tray into Film Cabinet.
4 Alignment Notch Indicator Indicates center of film for alignment with collimator
alignment light.
5 Cassette Lock Handle Control Locks cassette into transverse grips.
6 Finger Hole Control Provides access for cassette removal.
7 Cassette Guides Control Guides hold cassette in longitudinal position. Guides are
independent adjustments. Cassette size markings on tray
base aid in positioning.
3-17
SILHOUETTE HF
3-18
SILHOUETTE HF
CHAPTER 4 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 1
SYSTEM OPERATION
1-1 Introduction
This chapter provides the information necessary to operate the Silhouette HF System.
• Turning the system ON and OFF
• Daily Warm-Up procedures
• Loading a Cassette (Table or Vertical Wall Stand)
• Equipment Positioning
• Generator Preparation
• Taking an exposure
• Auxiliary generator operations
4-1
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-1
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
3
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
ANATOMICAL SOFTWARE
YOUR FACILITY NAME
DATE: 9/11/93
TIME: 12:10:06
4-2
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 2
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
2-1 Turning ON System Power

There are three possible system power down states:
• Complete Shut Down - The main power switch and remote power switch are set to
OFF. Input power line may be disconnected.
• Remote Shut Down - The remote power switch on the Operator Control Panel is set to
OFF.
• Automatic Shut Down - System power is automatically disabled (via internal timing
circuit) after sixty minutes of inactivity.
2-1-1 From a Complete Shut Down
1. Connect the power line into the appropriate power receptacle or set remote room
circuit breaker to ON.
2. Set the main power switch to ON.
3. Set the remote power switch to ON.
The system automatically:

• Runs a series of self-checks to ensure proper operation,
• Displays “GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS” screen on the Operator Control Panel, and
• Displays the current date and time (in 24-hour time).
If an error is detected, the actual error (i.e., “LINE”) will appear onscreen.
Upon successful completion of the self-tests, the screen displays either the Manual Mode
or Auto-Tech Menu, whichever was last in operation.
2-1-2 From a Remote Shut Down
Set the remote power switch to ON.
2-1-3 From an Automatic Shut Down
1. Set the remote power switch to OFF.
2. Wait five seconds, then set the remote power switch to ON.
4-3
SILHOUETTE HF
2-2 Turning OFF System Power

For normal operations, we recommend that you allow the system to automatically turn
off power using the Automatic Power–Off Feature.
2-2-1 For Short Periods of Time (greater than 30 minutes)
Set the remote power switch to OFF.
Ensure Operator Control Panel indicators are dark.
2-2-2 For Long Periods of Time
1. Set remote power switch to OFF.
2. Set the main circuit breaker (on Power Unit Cabinet) to OFF.
3. If desired, set the main power disconnect switch to OFF.
2-2-3 Automatic Power-Off Feature
To help save power and protect the system electronics when left unattended, the
Silhouette HF system automatically turns off system power.
Note: It is possible to disable the automatic power-off feature, if desired. Refer to the HF
Silhouette Service Manual for configuration instructions.
After approximately sixty minutes of inactivity, the system:
• Sounds an audible tone for 30 seconds,
• Displays “PRESS ANY KEY” Operator Control Panel display screen, and
• Automatically turns system power OFF (with all switches in the ON position).
To stop the system from continuing with the Automatic Power Off sequence, press any
key on the Operator Control Panel.
4-4
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 3
DAILY WARM UP PROCEDURES
Perform a tube warm up procedure daily to maintain GE’s system warranty.

If the system has not been used for several days, or upon installation, refer to the tube
manufacturer’s instructions for recommended tube seasoning procedures.
1. Select MANUAL Mode from the Operator Control Panel.
2. Take the exposures listed in Table 4-1 using:
• 200L mA focal spot (100L mA for SE units)
Allow 30-seconds between exposures.
TABLE 4-1
EXPOSURE SETTINGS FOR DAILY TUBE WARM UP
Exposure Time
Number kVp (Seconds)
1 50 0.1
2 60 0.1
3 70 1.0
4 80 0.1
5 90 0.1
6 100 0.1
7 110 0.1
4-5
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-2
LOADING CASSETTES INTO CASSETTE TRAY
1. 2.
3. 4.
5a. 5b.
4-6
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 4
LOADING A CASSETTE (TABLE OR VERTICAL WALL STAND)

For Table cassette loading, move table top fully towards Tube Stand.
1. Pull cassette tray from receptor using tray handle.
2. Pull back on front cassette grip (opens both grips).
3. Position slide guides to cassette size using indicators on cassette tray (press center
brass button to allow movement).
4. Insert cassette into tray (back end first).
5. Lock cassette into tray.
a. Push front grip against cassette.
b. While pushing front grip against cassette, turn cassette lock handle to lock
position.
6. Push tray into receptor.
4-7
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-3
TABLE BUCKY OR STATIONARY GRID EXAMINATIONS
1.
5.
2.
3.
4.
5
2
6.
RECEPT OR
WALL NONE TABLE

3
4
1 Table Receptor Button

2 Body
3 Cassette Tray
4 Alignment Beam
5 Handle Alignment Notch
4-8
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 5
EQUIPMENT POSITIONING
5-1 Table Bucky or Stationary Grid Examinations

1. Position patient on table for required examination.
2. Move Tube to 40 in.(100 cm) vertical SID position.
3. Move tube and table top to position X-Ray beam over patient Region of Interest
(ROI).
4. Align table receptor cassette to X-Ray beam.
a. Slide cassette tray out from table.
b. Turn on collimator field light.
c. Move receptor longitudinally to align cassette tray handle alignment notch with
field light alignment beam.
d. Insert cassette tray into table receptor.
Note: On systems equipped with automatic collimators, the collimator blades automatically
adjust to cassette size.
5. Adjust collimator blades to desired X-Ray beam size.

6. Select TABLE as the receptor on the Operator Control Panel.
4-9
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-4
VERTICAL WALL STAND BUCKY OR STATIONARY GRID EXAMINATIONS
1.
3.
5.
2.
4.
2
6.
RECEPTOR
4
WALL NONE TABLE
3
1 Wall Receptor Button

2 Body
3 Alignment Beam
4 Handle Alignment Notch
5 Cassette Tray
4-10
SILHOUETTE HF
5-2 Vertical Wall Stand Bucky or Stationary Grid Examinations
1. Move Tube Stand and Vertical Wall Stand receptor to general Region of Interest
(ROI) position.
a. Move Tube Stand to either 40 in. (100 cm) or 72 in. (180 cm) horizontal SID.
b. Move Vertical Wall Stand receptor to general patient ROI position.
2. Position patient in front of Vertical Wall Stand receptor for required examination.
3. Fine adjust Vertical Wall Stand receptor to actual patient ROI.
4. Align X-Ray beam to Vertical Wall Stand receptor cassette.
a. Slide cassette tray out from table.
c. Move tube vertically to align field light alignment beam with cassette tray handle
alignment notch or receptor cross hairs (for 72 in. or 180 cm SID).
d. Insert cassette tray into Vertical Wall Stand receptor.
Note: On systems equipped with automatic collimators, the collimator blades automatically
adjust to cassette size.

6. Select WALL as the receptor on the Operator Control Panel.
4-11
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-5
LATERAL TABLE TOP EXAMINATIONS (WITHOUT TABLE BUCKY OR STATIONARY GRID)
2.
1.
4.
3.
5.
RECEPTOR
WALL NONE TABLE
1 NONE Receptor Button
4-12
SILHOUETTE HF
5-3 Lateral Table Top Examinations (Without Table Bucky or Stationary Grid)
1. Position patient on table for required examination.
2. Move Tube Stand and table top to position X-Ray beam over patient Region of
Interest (ROI).
a. Turn on collimator field light.
b. By moving Tube Stand and table top, align cross hairs of field light over desired
patient ROI.
3. Align cassette to X-Ray beam.
a. Attach cassette to Lateral Cassette Holder.
c. Move Lateral Cassette Holder to align cassette to field light.
d. Attach Lateral Cassette Holder to table top.
5. Select NONE as the receptor on the Operator Control Panel.
4-13
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-6
TABLE TOP EXAMINATIONS (WITHOUT TABLE BUCKY OR STATIONARY GRID)
4.
3.
5.
2.
1.
6.
RECEPTOR
WALL NONE TABLE
1 NONE Receptor Button
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SILHOUETTE HF
5-4 Table Top Examinations (Without Table Bucky or Stationary Grid)
1. Position patient near table for required examination.
2. Place cassette on table top.
3. Place patient extremity (hand in Illustration 4-6) on cassette.
4. Position X-Ray beam over patient Region of Interest (ROI) and cassette.
a. Turn on collimator field light.
b. By moving Tube Stand, align cross hairs of field light over desired patient ROI.
c. Align cassette to X-Ray beam.
d. Fine adjust patient extremity on cassette.
6. Select NONE as the receptor on the Operator Control Panel.
4-15
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-7
MANUAL EXPOSURE PREPARATION
CM
1. MODE MANUAL MODE 32

KVP
90
MA
AUTO MANUAL 200L
AEC
TECH
SEC
0.050
MAS
10.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2.
CM CM
MANUAL MODE 32 MANUAL MODE 32
KVP KVP
90 90
MA MA
200L 200L
SEC SEC
0.050 0.050
MAS MAS
10.0 10.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ENTER
3.
CM CM
MANUAL MODE 32 MANUAL MODE 32
KVP KVP
90 90
MA MA
200L 200L
SEC SEC
0.050 0.050
MAS MAS
10.0 10.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ENTER
4-16
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 6
GENERATOR PREPARATION
Prior to taking an exposure, verify the following generator preparations are complete:
• RECEPTOR (TABLE, WALL, or NONE) selected (refer to Section 5).
• MODE (MANUAL, AEC, AUTO-TECH, or AUTO-TECH with AEC) selected.
• Techniques and Exposure Factors (mA, kVp, Time, and mAs) verified.
6-1 Introduction
The Silhouette HF generator operates in four modes:
• MANUAL MODE - Requires manual calculation/selection of all x-ray techniques
and exposure factors.
• AEC MODE - Automatic Exposure Control (optional) uses an ion chamber to ensure
proper exposure times. AEC fields are selectable as independent field selections on
the Operator Control Panel. Film density and film/screen combinations are adjustable
by editing the AEC Mode display screen.
• AUTO-TECH MODE - The system automatically selects all techniques and exposure
factors from pre-programmed parameters after a patient thickness measurement is
entered. Pre-programmed Auto-Tech settings can be modified at any time through the
Operator Control Panel, either in the actual stored program or for the current exam.
• AUTO-TECH WITH AEC MODE - In addition to the automatic technique and
exposure factor selections of the AUTO-TECH Mode, this mode also selects
pre-programmed AEC chamber and AEC Field Format parameters.
6-2 Manual Exposure Preparation
1. Select MANUAL Mode on the Operator Control Panel.
The system displays the Manual Mode screen.
Verify technique selections are correct.
2. Select Function key across from displayed technique.
3. Modify technique using one of the following controls:
– Slow increment/decrement keys
– Fast increment/decrement keys
– Numeric keypad
4-17
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-8
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL (AEC) EXPOSURE PREPARATION
1. CM
32
MODE KVP
AEC MODE 90
MA
200L
AUTO MANUAL
AEC 400 MAX.SEC
TECH
SPD 1.500
DENSITY MAS
N 0.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2.
CM CM
32 32
KVP KVP
AEC MODE 90 AEC MODE 90
MA
200L a. b. MA
200L
400 MAX.SEC 400 MAX. SEC
SPD 1.500 SPD 1.500
DENSITY MAS DENSITY MAS
N 0.0 N 0.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ENTER
3.
CM CM
32 32
KVP KVP
AEC MODE 90 AEC MODE 90
MA
200L b. MA
200L
400
SPD
a. MAX.SEC
1.500
400
SPD
MAX.SEC
1.500

N 0.0 N 0.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

ENTER
4.
CM
32
AEC KVP
AEC MODE 90
MA
200L
400 MAX.SEC
SPD 1.500
DENSITY MAS
N 0.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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SILHOUETTE HF
6-3 Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) Exposure Preparation
Note: Ensure TABLE or WALL Receptor is selected.
1. Select AEC Mode on the Operator Control Panel.

The system displays the AEC Mode screen.
Verify Technique Selections

2. Verify technique selections are correct.
a. Select Function key across from displayed technique.
b. Modify technique using one of the following controls:
– Numeric keypad
Verify AEC Selections

3. Verify Film Density and Film Screen speed selections are correct.
a. Select Function key across from Film Density or Film Screen Speed field.
b. Modify value using:
Possible selections:
– Film Speed Selections (SPD): 200, 400, 600, and 800.
– Film Density Selections (DENSITY): +5 to -5 (N indicates “zero”
setting). Each step adjusts density approximately 15%.
4. Select desired Ion Chamber field combination using the three AEC keys on the
Operator Control Panel (7 possible combinations).
4-19
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-9
AUTO-TECH EXPOSURE PREPARATION
1.
MODE SKULL LUMBAR
CHEST ABDOMEN
AUTO
TECH
AEC MANUAL CERVICAL EXTREM
THORAX SPECIAL
2.
SKULL LUMBAR LUMBAR HIP
CHEST ABDOMEN A.P. L/L5/S1
CERVICAL EXTREM LATERAL SACR/LAT
THORAX SPECIAL OBLIQUE PELVIS
SACRUM COCYX/LAT
ENTER
3.
CM
LUMBAR HIP LUMBAR 32
KVP
A.P. L/L5/S1 A.P. 90
MA
LATERAL SACR/LAT SID: 40 200L
SEC
OBLIQUE PELVIS 0.050
MAS
SACRUM COCYX/LAT 10.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ENTER
4.
CM CM
LUMBAR 32 LUMBAR 32 *
A.P.
KVP
90
a. A.P.
KVP
90
MA MA
SID: 40 200L SID: 40 200L
SEC
0.050 b. SEC
0.050
MAS MAS
10.0 10.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ENTER
5.
CM CM
LUMBAR 32 LUMBAR 32
KVP KVP V
A.P. 90 A.P. 90
SID: 40
MA
200L
a. b. SID: 40
MA
200L V
SEC SEC V
0.050 0.050
MAS MAS V
10.0 10.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ENTER
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SILHOUETTE HF
6-4 Auto-Tech Exposure Preparation
1. Select AUTO TECH Mode on the Operator Control Panel.
The system displays the Region of Interest screen (8 selections).
Select Anatomy
2. Select Function key across from desired Region of Interest.
The system displays an Anatomical View screen (9 possible selections).
Select Projection
3. Select Function key across from desired Anatomical View.
The system displays the Auto-Tech screen for the selected Anatomical View.
Verify/Adjust Patient Thickness

4. Verify patient thickness value (CM) is correct. If required, adjust as follows:
a. Select Function key across from CM field.
The system displays an asterisk (FREEZE) indicator next to the CM value.
b. Adjust CM value using slow increment/decrement keys.
The system automatically adjusts all techniques according to pre-programmed
techniques for the selected patient thickness value.
Verify/Adjust Technique Selections (if required)

5. Verify technique selections are correct. If required, modify techniques as follows:
– Numeric keypad
The system displays an up or down indicator next to any technique that is modified from
the original setting.
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SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-10
AUTO-TECH WITH AEC EXPOSURE PREPARATION
SKULL LUMBAR
1. MODE CHEST ABDOMEN
CERVICAL EXTREM
AUTO
TECH
AEC MANUAL THORAX SPECIAL
2.
SACRUM COCYX/LAT
3. ENTER
CM
KVP
A.P. L/L5/S1 LATERAL 90
MA
400 MAX.SEC
OBLIQUE PELVIS SPD 1.500
DENSITY MAS
SACRUM COCYX/LAT N 0.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
4. a.
ENTER
CM CM
LUMBAR 32 LUMBAR 32 *
KVP KVP
LATERAL 90 LATERAL 90
MA MA
SID: 40
400
200L
MAX.SEC
b. SID: 40
400
200L
MAX.SEC
SPD 1.500 SPD 1.500
N 0.0 N 0.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
5. ENTER
CM CM
LUMBAR 32 * LUMBAR 32 *
KVP KVP V
SID: 40
MA
200L
a. b. SID: 40
MA V
200L
400 MAX.SEC 400 MAX. SEC

SPD 1.500 SPD 1.500 V
N 0.0 N 0.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
6. ENTER
CM CM
LUMBAR 32 * LUMBAR 32 *
KVP V KVP V
SID: 40
MA V
200L b. SID: 40
MA V
200L
400 MAX.SEC 400 MAX.SEC

SPD
DENSITY
a. 1.500
MAS
SPD
DENSITY
1.500
MAS
N 0.0 N 0.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ENTER
7. CM
32 *
LUMBAR
AEC
KVP V
LATERAL 90
MA V
SID: 40 200L
400 MAX.SEC
SPD 1.500
DENSITY MAS
N 0.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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SILHOUETTE HF
6-5 Auto-Tech with AEC Exposure Preparation
1. Select AUTO TECH and AEC Modes on the Operator Control Panel.
Select Anatomy
The system displays an Anatomical View screen (9 possible selections).
Select Projection
The system displays the Auto-Tech screen for the selected Anatomical View.
Verify/Adjust Patient Thickness

4. Verify patient thickness value (CM) is correct.
a. Select Function key across from CM field.
The system displays an asterisk (FREEZE) indicator next to the CM value.
b. Adjust CM value using slow increment/decrement keys.
The system automatically adjusts all techniques according to pre-programmed
techniques for the selected patient thickness value.
Verify/Adjust Technique Selections (if required)

5. Verify technique selections are correct.
– Numeric keypad
The system displays an up or down indicator next to any technique that is modified
from the original setting.
Verify/Adjust AEC Selections (if required)

6. Verify Film Density and film Screen Speed selections are correct.
a. Select Function key across from Film Density or Film Screen Speed field.
b. Modify value using:
Possible selections:
– Film Speed Selections (SPD): 200, 400, 600, and 800.
– Film Density Selections (DENSITY): +5 to -5 (N indicates “zero”
setting). Each step adjusts density approximately 15%.
7. Select desired Ion Chamber field combination using the three AEC keys on the
Operator Control Panel (7 possible combinations).
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SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 7
TAKING AN EXPOSURE
After verifying or adjusting techniques and exposure factors, ensure that all other x-ray
exposure precautions are met.
7-1 Exposures
1. Press and hold the EXPOSE key until the exposure is complete.
The system:
• Lights the EXPOSE LED indicator light (X-Ray beam is on),
• Displays “X-RAY” on the LCD display screen,
• Sounds an audible tone at the end of the exposure.
7-2 Instantaneous Exposures

1. Press and hold PREP until the PREP LED indicator lights.
2. Press and hold EXPOSE key until the exposure is complete.
The system:
• Lights the EXPOSE LED indicator light (X-Ray beam is on),
• Displays “X-RAY” on the LCD display screen,
• Sounds an audible tone at the end of the exposure.
Note: At the completion of x-ray, the system flashes “ID:”. This notification is an aid to alert
the technologist to verify the patient ID number before taking another exposure. If
necessary, enter the new patient ID before taking additional exposures.
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SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 8
AUXILIARY GENERATOR OPERATIONS
8-1 Heat Unit Computer

Anode heat units are computed and displayed continuously onscreen, thereby monitoring
the dissipation of heat between exposures. (The amount of tube anode heating, expressed
in thousands of heat units, is the KHU value.) Built-in tube protection alerts the operator
prior to a subsequent exposure until sufficient heat has dissipated from the tube to allow
the next exposure without exceeding tube limits.
AVOID EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!
NOTICE
Damage to the generator or X-Ray Tube could occur if exposures are
initiated immediately after turning system power OFF and ON. The
generator Heat Unit computer is automatically reset each time system
power is disconnected and will allow an exposure regardless of actual tube
anode heat dissipation. Avoid equipment damage by waiting at least 6
minutes before initiating exposures after a system power loss and
subsequent power reset (30 minutes for systems performing frequent
examinations per day).
8-2 Printer (Optional)
8-2-1 Internal Printer
The built-in printer, an optional system feature, automatically prints technique factors,
the anatomical view, patient I.D., facility name, date and time, upon completion of each
exposure. Peel-off labels can be placed on film or patient records, providing
documentation for quality assurance. Plain paper could alternately be used if only an
exposure log is needed.
A typical label is shown below.
ILLUSTRATION 4-11
TYPICAL LABEL
EXP. 145 LUMBAR LATERAL

32 CM 9 0 KVP 200L mA 47.0 mAs
SID: 40 BUCKY TABLE AEC ON DNS N
ID: 123456789 DATE: 11/15/93 15:4
ST. VINCENTS HOSPITAL
8-2-2 Peripheral Printer

The Silhouette HF Generator can be connected to most serial printers, providing the
technologist with the option of printing the anatomical programmed technique
information and system data in this format (80 column). For printer compatibility and
connection procedures, refer to the Silhouette HF Service Manual.
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SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-12
AUTO-TECH EDIT MENU OPERATOR CONTROLS
1 2 3 4 6 5 8
Silhouette HF
ENTER

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SILHOUETTE HF
8-3 Auto-Tech Programming
The Auto-Tech feature provides the operator with the ability to have the system
automatically select pre-programmed kVp and mAs settings based on the operator
choosing the patient thickness selections. Each examination (projection) contains ten
possible patient thickness selections.
Auto-Tech programming allow the operator to:
• Modify existing pre-programmed anatomical exam (projection) techniques, or
• Enter new anatomical exam (projection) techniques as pre-programmed selections.
The Silhouette HF Auto-Tech feature is capable of recalling up to 72 unique anatomical
examination technique settings. There are 9 examination (projection) names available for
each of the 8 categories of anatomy (Region of Interest).
8-3-1 Auto-Tech Edit Menu Operator Controls
TABLE 4-2
AUTO-TECH EDIT MENU OPERATOR CONTROLS
1 Exam Name Character Field Select Control Operational in Examination Name entry only. Moves
– Forward cursor in Examination Name field one character to the
right.
2 Exam Name Character Field Select Control Operational in Examination Name entry only. Moves
– Reverse cursor in Examination Name field one character to the
left.
3 Field Edit Key – Increment Control Steps incrementally through selections available for
highlighted field.
4 Field Edit Key – Decrement Control Steps decrementally through selections available for
highlighted field.
5 Field Advance Key – Next Field Control Moves cursor to next menu field. At last mAs entry, loads
techniques into memory.
6 Field Advance Key – Previous Field Control Moves cursor to previous menu field.
7 ENTER Key Control Moves cursor to next menu field. At last mAs entry, loads
techniques into memory.
8 Numeric Keypad Control Alternate method to enter specific numerical values in
highlighted field (Backup time, kVp, and mAs).
Highlighted field flashes when using Numeric Keypad.
9 AEC Detector Select Keys Control Selects one of three Ion Chamber detectors (7 possible
combinations) for optional AEC equipped systems.
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SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-13
AUTO-TECH EDIT MENU OPERATOR INDICATORS
2 1
3
9
LUMBAR A. P.
SID: MA
40 300L
4
CM KVP MAS
BUCKY 16 90 16.0 10
TABLE 20 90 26.6
24 90 34.0
28 90 47.0
400 32 90 61.0
SPD 36 90 87.0
5 40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0
BACKUP 48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
6
7
8
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SILHOUETTE HF
8-3-2 Auto-Tech Edit Menu Operator Indicators
TABLE 4-3
AUTO-TECH EDIT MENU OPERATOR INDICATORS
1 Exam Name Field Indicator Displays 9 character Examination (Projection) Name.

Editable only by character.
Selections: _ , A through Z, . , / , - , ( , ) , * , : , 0 through
9 (_ = Space).
2 Exam SID Field Indicator Displays SID selections.
Metric Selections: 100 cm, 180 cm, 200 cm, and 250
cm.
SAE Selections: 36 in., 40 in., 48 in., and 72 in.
3 Exam mA Station Field Indicator Displays mA station selections. See Chapter 5 for
available generator mA selections according to
generator type.
4 BUCKY (Receptor) Field Indicator Displays Receptor (Bucky) selections.
Selections: WALL, TABLE, NON-W (wall), NON-T
(table).
5 AEC Film Screen Speed Field Indicator Displays AEC Film Screen Speed selections for optional
AEC equipped systems.
Selections: 200, 400, 600, and 800.
6 AEC Ion Chamber Detector Field Indicator Displays AEC Ion Chamber detector selections for
optional AEC equipped systems.
7 BACKUP Field Indicator Displays BACKUP time.
Use either Field Edit keys or Numeric Keypad to enter
values.
8 CM (Patient Thickness) Field Indicator Displays Patient Thickness in CM (10 values).
Initial entry indicates smallest possible value for the 10
patient thickness selections – selectable from 1 cm to 16
cm.
2nd entry sets “increment factor” for remaining 8 entries
– selectable from 1 to 4.
3rd through 10th entries are automatically entered
based on “increment factor” selection for 2nd entry.
9 kVp Field Indicator Displays kVp selection per each Patient Thickness CM
value (10 independent entries).
values.
10 mAs Field Indicator Displays mAs selection per each Patient Thickness CM
value (10 independent entries).
values.
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SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-14
ACCESSING AUTO-TECH EDIT MENU SCREEN
1.
SKULL LUMBAR
MODE
CHEST ABDOMEN
CERVICAL EXTREM
AUTO MANUAL
AEC
TECH
THORAX SPECIAL
2.
SACRUM COCYX/LAT
3.
CM
KVP
A.P. L/L5/S1 A.P. 90
MA
400 MAX.SEC
OBLIQUE PELVIS SPD 1.500
DENSITY MAS
SACRUM COCYX/LAT N 0.0
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
4.
UTILITY
EDIT
COPY
CALIB MASTER
COPY
TEST EEPROM
PRINT80
THK REF
PREV
5.
UTILITY LUMBAR A.P.
EDIT SID: MA
COPY 40 300L
CALIB MASTER CM KVP MAS
BUCKY 16 90 16.0
COPY TABLE 20 90 26.6
TEST EEPROM 24 90 34.0
28 90 47.0
PRINT80 400 32 90 61.0
THK REF SPD 36 90 87.0
40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0
PREV BACKUP 48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
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SILHOUETTE HF
8-3-3 Accessing Auto-Tech Edit Menu Screen
1. Select AUTO TECH Mode on the Operator Control Panel.
Select Anatomy
The system displays the Anatomical View screen (9 selections).
Select Projection
The system display the Auto-Tech screen for the selected Anatomical View.
Note: To add a new anatomical view (projection), select Function key across from any blank
field. The system displays a default Auto-Tech screen with a flashing NO TECHNIQUE
message.
Enter Utility Menu

4. Turn the key switch on the Operator Control Panel.
The system displays the Utility Menu.
Enter Auto-Tech Edit Menu Screen

5. Select Function key across from EDIT field.
The system displays the Auto-Tech Edit Menu for the selected Anatomical View with
the cursor highlighting the first Examination Name character field.
4-31
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-15
EDITING AUTO-TECH EDIT MENU SCREEN PARAMETERS – EXAMINATION NAMES
LUMBAR A.P.
1. SID:
40
MA
300L
CM KVP MAS
A. P .
BUCKY 16 90 16.0
TABLE 20 90 26.6
24 90 34.0
400
28
32
90
90
47.0
61.0 A. P .
SPD 36 90 87.0
40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0
BACKUP 48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
LUMBAR A.P.
2. SID:
40
MA
300L A. P .
CM KVP MAS
BUCKY
TABLE
16
20
90
90
16.0
26.6
_,A-Z,.,/,-,(,),*,:,0-9
24 90 34.0
28 90 47.0
400 32 90 61.0
SPD 36 90 87.0
40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0 _,A-Z,.,/,-,(,),*,:,0-9
BACKUP 48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
LUMBAR A.P.
3. SID:
40
MA
300L
CM KVP MAS
A . P .
BUCKY 16 90 16.0
TABLE 20 90 26.6
24 90 34.0
400
28
32
90
90
47.0
61.0 SID
SPD 36 90 87.0
40
44
90
90
101.0
114.0
40
BACKUP 48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
ILLUSTRATION 4-16
EDITING AUTO-TECH EDIT MENU SCREEN PARAMETERS – SID, MA, RECEPTOR, AND BACK-UP TIME
LUMBAR A.P.
1. SID:
40
MA
300L
SID MA
BUCKY
CM KVP MAS 40 300L
16 90 16.0
TABLE 20 90 26.6
24 90 34.0
28 90 47.0
400 32
36
90
90
61.0
87.0
BUCKY
SPD
BACKUP
40
44
90
90
101.0
114.0 TABLE
48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
LUMBAR A.P.
2. SID:
40
MA
300L BUCKY
CM KVP MAS
BUCKY
TABLE
16
20
90
90
16.0
26.6
TABLE
24 90 34.0
28 90 47.0
400
SPD
32
36
90
90
61.0
87.0 WALL, NON-W, NON-T
40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0
BACKUP 48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
LUMBAR A.P.
3. SID:
40
MA
300L
SID MA
BUCKY
CM KVP MAS 40 300L
16 90 16.0
TABLE 20 90 26.6
24 90 34.0
28 90 47.0
400 32
36
90
90
61.0
87.0
BUCKY
SPD
BACKUP
40
44
90
90
101.0
114.0 TABLE
48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
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SILHOUETTE HF
8-3-4 Modifying Auto-Tech Edit Menu Screen Parameters
Examination Names
See Illustration 4-15. See Table 4-3 for available selections.
Modify Examination Name, one character at a time.
1. Place cursor in desired Examination Name character field using Character Field
Select keys.
2. Select desired character for the character field using the Field Edit keys.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each of the nine available character fields.
3. Press ENTER of Field Advance key to advance to the next field.
SID, mA Station, Receptor and Back-Up Time Selections

See Illustration 4-16. See Table 4-3 for available selections.
Modify SID, mA, Receptor (BUCKY), and Back-Up Time (BACKUP) selections.
1. Select SID, mA, Receptor (BUCKY), and Back-Up Time (BACKUP) field using the
ENTER or Field Advance keys.
2. Select desired SID, mA, Receptor (BUCKY) value using the Field Edit keys.
Select desired Back-Up Time (BACKUP) value using the Field Edit keys or the
numeric keypad.
3. Press ENTER or Field Advance keys to advance to the next or previous field.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each of the selection fields.
Note: mA station modifications will automatically change displayed mAs values.
4-33
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-17
AEC AUTO-TECH EDIT MENU SCREEN PARAMETERS – AEC SELECTIONS
1.
BUCKY
LUMBAR A.P.
SID:
40
MA
300L
TABLE
CM KVP MAS
BUCKY 16 90 16.0
TABLE 20
24
90
90
26.6
34.0
400
28 90 47.0
400 32
36
90
90
61.0
87.0
SPD
SPD
40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0
BACKUP 48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0 BACKUP
ENTER
0.000
2.
AEC
400
SPD
3.
LUMBAR A.P.
SID: MA
40 300L
CM KVP MAS
BUCKY 16 90 16.0
TABLE 20
24
90
90
26.6
34.0
400
28 90 47.0
400 32
36
90
90
61.0
87.0
SPD
SPD
40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0
BACKUP
0.080
48
52
90
90
140.0
180.0
200, 400, 600, 800
ENTER
4.
BUCKY
LUMBAR A.P.
SID:
40
MA
300L
TABLE
CM KVP MAS
BUCKY 16 90 16.0
TABLE 20
24
90
90
26.6
34.0
400
28 90 47.0
400 32
36
90
90
61.0
87.0
SPD
SPD
40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0
BACKUP
0.080
48
52
90
90
140.0
180.0
BACKUP
ENTER 0.000
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SILHOUETTE HF
AEC Selections (Optional – AEC Equipped Systems Only)

Modify AEC selections (detector combination and film screen speed).
1. Select Film Screen Speed (SPD) field using the ENTER or Field Advance keys.
Ion Chamber Detector Combinations

2. Modify AEC Ion Chamber Detector selections using AEC Detector Select keys.
If no detectors are selected, the SPD field name changes to AEC and the message
OFF appears under the AEC field.
Film Screen Speed Selections

3. Select desired Film Screen Speed (SPD) value using the Field Edit keys.
See Table 4-3 for available selections.
4. Press ENTER or Field Advance keys to advance to the next or previous field.
4-35
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-18
EDITING AUTO-TECH EDIT MENU SCREEN PARAMETERS – THICKNESS (CM) SELECTIONS
1.
LUMBAR A.P.
CM
SID:
40
MA
300L
16
BUCKY
CM
16
KVP
90
MAS
16.0
20
TABLE 20
24
90
90
26.6
34.0 24
28 90 47.0
400
SPD
32
36
90
90
61.0
87.0 28
40 90 101.0
BACKUP
44
48
90
90
114.0
140.0
32
0.080 52 90 180.0 BACKUP 36
ENTER
0.000 40
2.
LUMBAR A.P.
SID: MA
40 300L
BUCKY
CM
16
KVP
90
MAS
16.0
CM
TABLE 20
24
90
90
26.6
34.0 16
28 90 47.0
400 32 90 61.0
SPD 36 90 87.0
40
44
90
90
101.0
114.0 1-16
BACKUP 48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
3.
LUMBAR A.P.
SID: MA
40 300L CM
BUCKY
TABLE
CM
16
KVP
90
MAS
16.0 16
20 90 26.6
24
28
90
90
34.0
47.0 20
400 32 90 61.0
SPD 36
40
90
90
87.0
101.0
24
44 90 114.0
BACKUP
0.080
48
52
90
90
140.0
180.0
28
ENTER 32
4.
LUMBAR A.P.
SID: MA CM
40 300L
CM KVP MAS 16
BUCKY 16 90 16.0
TABLE 20
24
90
90
26.6
34.0
20
28 90 47.0
400 32
36
90
90
61.0
87.0
1st CM 24
SPD
40
44
90
90
101.0
114.0
+1, +2, 28
BACKUP 48 90 140.0 +3, +4.
0.080 52 90 180.0 32
ENTER
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SILHOUETTE HF
kVp and mAs Selections Per Patient Thickness (CM) Selections

The Auto-Tech Edit Menu provides the means for an operator to:
• Establish the range of ten possible patient thickness selections for a particular
examination (projection).
• Establish unique kVp and mAs settings for each of the ten patient thickness
selections.
Select Patient Thickness Range

Modify first (smallest) patient thickness (CM) value.
1. Select the first patient thickness (CM) field using the ENTER of Field Advance keys.
2. Select smallest possible patient thickness (CM) value in the first CM field using the
Field Edit keys based on estimated anatomy thickness for the projection.
Modify patient thickness range (“increment factor”).
3. Press ENTER or Field Advance key to advance to the second CM field.
4. Select patient thickness range “increment factor” in the second CM field using the
Field Edit keys (1 cm to 4 cm greater than first patient thickness value).
The system automatically calculates the remaining eight CM selections based on the
first CM selection and the second CM “increment factor”.
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SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-19
EDITING AUTO-TECH EDIT MENU SCREEN PARAMETERS – KVP AND MAS PER PATIENT THICKNESS (CM) SELECTIONS
1.
LUMBAR A.P.
SID:
40
MA
300L
CM KVP
BUCKY
CM KVP MAS 16 90
16 90 16.0
TABLE 20
24
90
90
26.6
34.0
20 90
28 90 47.0
400 32
36
90
90
61.0
87.0
24 90
SPD
BACKUP
40
44
90
90
101.0
114.0 28 90
48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
32 90
ENTER
2.
LUMBAR A.P. KVP MAS
SID: MA
40 300L 90 16.0
CM KVP MAS
BUCKY 16 90 16.0 90 28.0
TABLE 20 90 26.6
40-125
24
28
90
90
34.0
47.0 90 34.0
400 32 90 61.0
SPD 36
40
90
90
87.0
101.0 90 47.0
44 90 114.0
BACKUP
0.080
48
52
90
90
140.0
180.0
90 61.0
ENTER
3.
LUMBAR A.P.
SID:
40
MA
300L
KVP MAS
BUCKY
CM
16
KVP
90
MAS
16.0
90 16.0
TABLE 20 90 26.6
24
28
90
90
34.0
47.0
90 28.0
400
SPD
32
36
90
90
61.0
87.0 90 34.0
40 90 101.0
BACKUP
44
48
90
90
114.0
140.0
90 47.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
90 61.0
4.
LUMBAR
SID:
A.P.
MA
MAS
40
CM
300L
KVP MAS
0.8-600 16.0
BUCKY
TABLE
16
20
90
90
16.0
26.6 28.0
24 90 34.0
400
28
32
90
90
47.0
61.0
34.0
36 90 87.0
SPD
40
44
90
90
101.0
114.0
47.0
BACKUP
0.080
48
52
90
90
140.0
180.0 61.0
ENTER
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Select kVp and mAs for Each Patient Thickness Step

1. Press ENTER of Field Advance key to advance to the first patient thickness value
kVp field.
2. Select desired kVp value for the first patient thickness value using the Field Edit keys
or the numeric keypad.
3. Press ENTER or Field Advance key to advance to the first patient thickness value
mAs field.
4. Select desired mAs value for the first patient thickness value using the Field Edit
keys or the numeric keypad.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each remaining Patient Thickness step.
Note: Technique Overload Indicator: If the selected kVp/mAs combination exceeds tube
limits, the Auto-Tech Edit Menu Screen displays a flashing ? to the right of the particular
mAs field. Lower the kVp and/or mAs value selection for the particular patient thickness
step before continuing.
4-39
SILHOUETTE HF
ILLUSTRATION 4-20
STORING EXAMINATION MODIFICATIONS IN MEMORY
1.
KVP MAS
LUMBAR
SID:
A.P.
MA
90 16.0
40
CM
300L
KVP MAS
90 28.0
BUCKY
TABLE
16
20
90
90
16.0
26.6 90 34.0
24 90 34.0
400
28
32
90
90
47.0
61.0
90 47.0
36 90 87.0
SPD
40
44
90
90
101.0
114.0
90 61.0
BACKUP
0.080
48
52
90
90
140.0
180.0 90 87.0
ENTER 90 101.0
2. 90 114.8
90 180.0
LUMBAR A.P.
SID: MA
40 300L BACKUP 48 90 140.0
BUCKY
CM
16
KVP
90
MAS
16.0 0.000 52 90 180.0
TABLE 20 90 26.6
24 90 34.0
28 90 47.0
400
SPD
32
36
90
90
61.0
87.0
PLEASE WAIT
40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0
BACKUP 48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
TECHNIQUE COMPLETE
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8-3-5 Storing Examination Modifications in Memory
1. Press ENTER or Field Advance key to advance cursor to the last mAs selection field.
2. Press ENTER or Field Advance key to store examination name modifications in
memory.
The system:
• Temporarily displays PLEASE WAIT at the bottom of the Auto-Tech Menu Screen
while the system stores changes in memory,
• Replace the PLEASE WAIT message with TECHNIQUE COMPLETE to indicated
modifications have been stored in memory,
• Exits the Auto-Tech Screen for the present Anatomical View, and
• Displays the Auto-Tech Menu Screen for the next Anatomical View in the selected
Region of Interest.
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ILLUSTRATION 4-21
SELECTING ADDITIONAL AUTO-TECH EDIT MENU SCREENS – SAME REGION OF INTEREST
LUMBAR LATERAL LUMBAR A.P.

1. SID:
40
MA
300L
SID:
40
MA
300L
CH KVP MAS CH KVP MAS
BUCKY 16 80 24 BUCKY 16 90 16.0
TABLE 19 85 30 TABLE 20 90 26.6
22 85 40 24 90 34.0
25 85 47 28 90 47.0
400 28 85 56 400 32 90 61.0
SPD 31 85 60 SPD 36 90 87.0
34 90 70 40 90 101.0
37 90 80 44 90 114.0
BACKUP 40 90 100 BACKUP 48 90 140.0
0.500 43 90 120 0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
LUMBAR A.P.
2. SID:
40
MA
300L
LUMBAR HIP
CH KVP MAS A.P. L/L5/S1

BUCKY 16 90 16.0
TABLE 20 90 26.6
24 90 34.0 LATERAL SACR/LAT
28 90 47.0
400 32 90 61.0
SPD 36 90 87.0 OBLIQUE PELVIS
40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0
BACKUP 48 90 140.0 SACRUM COCYX/LAT
0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
LUMBAR A.P.
3. LUMBAR HIP SID:
40
MA
300L
A.P. L/L5/S1 CH KVP MAS
BUCKY 16 90 16.0
TABLE 20 90 26.6
LATERAL SACR/LAT 24 90 34.0
28 90 47.0
400 32 90 61.0
OBLIQUE PELVIS SPD 36 90 87.0
40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0
SACRUM COCYX/LAT BACKUP 48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
ILLUSTRATION 4-22
SELECTING ADDITIONAL AUTO-TECH EDIT MENU SCREENS – DIFFERENT REGION OF INTEREST
LUMBAR A.P.
1. SID:
40
MA
300L
LUMBAR HIP
CH KVP MAS A.P. L/L5/S1

BUCKY 16 90 16.0
TABLE 20 90 26.6
24 90 34.0 LATERAL SACR/LAT
28 90 47.0
400 32 90 61.0
SPD 36 90 87.0 OBLIQUE PELVIS
40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0
BACKUP 48 90 140.0 SACRUM COCYX/LAT
0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
2. LUMBAR HIP THORAX
A.P. L/L5/S1 A.P.
LATERAL SACR/LAT STER/OB
OBLIQUE PELVIS THORAX/LT
SACRUM COCYX/LAT STER/LT
ENTER
THORAX A.P.
3. THORAX SID:
40
MA
500L
A.P. CH KVP MAS
BUCKY 14 62 16.0
TABLE 17 68 18.0
STER/OB 20 71 20.0
23 73 28.0
400 26 75 30.0
THORAX/LT SPD 29 76 34.0
32 76 38.0
35 83 40.0
STER/LT BACKUP 38 84 46.0
0.080 41 84 46.0
ENTER
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8-3-6 Selecting Additional Auto-Tech Edit Menu Screens
Use the following procedures to select additional Auto-Tech Edit Menu Screens of other
anatomical views without exiting the Auto-Tech Programming Mode.
The system must display an Auto-Tech Edit Menu screen in order to modify parameters.
Selecting Additional Views Within Displayed Region of Interest

1. With the cursor highlighting the first character of the anatomical view name, press
double arrow UP key.
The system displays either:
• The Auto-Tech Edit Menu screen for the previous anatomical view within the
displayed Region of Interest, or
• The Anatomical View screen for the displayed Region of Interest.
2. Repeat pressing double arrow UP key to step through each Auto-Tech Edit Menu
screen within selected Region of Interest.
If the system displays the Anatomical View screen:
The system displays the Auto-Tech Edit Menu screen for the selected anatomical
view.
Selecting Additional Views in Other Regions of Interest

1. Repeat pressing double arrow UP key until the system displays the Anatomical View
screen.
2. With the cursor highlighting the Region of Interest field (upper left field), repeat
pressing double arrow UP key until the system displays desired Anatomical View
screen.
The system displays the Auto-Tech Edit Menu screen for the selected anatomical
view.
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8-3-7 Exiting Auto-Tech Edit Mode

1. Turn the key switch on the Operator Control Panel.
ILLUSTRATION 4-23
EXITING AUTO-TECH EDIT MODE
1.
LUMBAR A.P.
SID: MA
40 300L
CM KVP MAS
BUCKY 16 90 16.0
TABLE 20 90 26.6
24 90 34.0
28 90 47.0
400 32 90 61.0
SPD 36 90 87.0
40 90 101.0
44 90 114.0
BACKUP 48 90 140.0
0.080 52 90 180.0
ENTER
SKULL LUMBAR
CHEST ABDOMEN
CERVICAL EXTREM
THORAX SPECIAL
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SECTION 9
TOMOGRAPHY
The following paragraphs provide procedures to set-up the tomographic attachment and
operate the Tomography System. Refer to Illustration 4-24 for locations of Tomography
system components.
ILLUSTRATION 4-24
TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM (WITH FST-10 TUBESTAND AND TABLE)
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9-1 SET UP PROCEDURES

1. Set the vertical SID of the tube/collimator assembly to 40" bucky.
2. Move the tube/collimator assembly to a position approximately centered (left to right)
over the fulcrum tower.
3. If the tubestand has transverse travel, center the tube/collimator assembly over the
center of the bucky (transverse direction).
4. Move the angulation Detent Lever (located on the tubestand transverse boom) to the
RELEASE position (refer to Illustration 4-24).
Note: Perform the following steps from the rear of the table.
5. Connect the ty-bar to the tube/collimator assembly.
6. Connect the fulcrum tower Slide Tube to the ty-bar.
7. Move bucky to center of table. Push the bucky pin in to engage the bucky at the rear
of the bucky.
9-2 TAKING EXPOSURES
Tomographic Console Settings
1. Press the ON button on the Tomographic Console to activate the tomography system.
When power is on, the digital display will illuminate.
2. Position the patient so that the anatomical area of interest is centered with the
Fulcrum Tower.
3. From the Tomographic Console, select the desired settings:
a. Amplitude: use the up/down arrow keys to select the desired amplitude. The
amplitude can be increased/decreased in 5o increments from 10o to 40o.
b. Sweep Speed: select SLOW or FAST as required.
c. Cut Level: use the up/down arrow keys to select the desired fulcrum height (level
of cut). Fulcrum height is selectable from 1 cm to 25 cm in 0.1 cm increments.
Always press RESET following cut level selection.
4. Press RESET to position the tomographic system for the beginning of sweep by
placing it at the start (reset) position.
5. Insert the cassette into the tray.
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9-2-1 Generator Settings
There are two possible modes of operation, depending on the options selected with your
system. The two modes are manual and AEC (referred to as ATE [automatic tomography
exposure] when used in conjunction with the Tomography System).
Note: When Manual mode is in operation, the MA selection is fixed at 25S.
9-2-1-1 Manual Mode

1. At x-ray generator Operator Control Panel, select MANUAL mode.
2. Turn on Tomography System. When the Tomography System is turned on, the
following menu is displayed on the generator Operator Control Panel:
ILLUSTRATION 4-25
TOMOGRAPHY ON MENU
TOMO ON CM
MANUAL MODE 1
KVP
70
TIME FIELD MA
25S
SWP. SEC SEC

1.893 1.893
MAS
47.3
KHU: 1 3 2 ID: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A microprocessor within the generator automatically calculates and displays the

sweep time as a guide for setting up exposure techniques. Refer to the generator
operation manual for instructions on how to select exposure factors. Ensure that all
other x-ray exposure precautions are met.
3. Select the time field in the TOMO ON menu, shown above, and enter the SWP.SEC.
value displayed (or other time value).
4. Take the exposure.
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9-2-1-2 ATE MODE
1. At x-ray generator Operator Control Panel, select AEC mode.
2. Turn on Tomography System. When the Tomography System is turned on, the
following menu is displayed on the generator Operator Control Panel:
INITIALLY DISPLAYS
0.0 mAs. MEASURED
mAs IS DISPLAYED
FOLLOWING EXPOSURE.
The center AEC field is automatically selected, as indicated by the shaded box, and
cannot be changed. A microprocessor within the generator automatically calculates
and displays the sweep time based on the current tomo settings. Refer to
GENERATOR PREPARATION section in this chapter for instructions on how to
select exposure factors. Ensure that all other x-ray exposure precautions are met.
Note: The TABLE Bucky must remain selected (as indicated by illuminated indicator)
throughout tomo procedure.
3. Take the exposure.

9-3 TOMO REMOVAL AND STORAGE PROCEDURE
The following steps describe how to remove the Tomography system ty-bar and fulcrum
tower when non-tomographic use of the x-ray system is desired.
1. On the Tomographic Console, press SETUP button. When ty-bar stops (vertical
position), press STOP button on console.
2. Loosen two (2) knurled knobs at each end of ty-bar and remove ty-bar.
Note: Once ty-bar is removed, do not press TOMO ON button on Tomographic Console. This
will release lock on bucky, causing it and the slide tube to move freely.
3. Disengage bucky engagement pin (do not pull pin out completely).
4. Disconnect tomo tower cable (E15183) from connector at base of fulcrum tower.
Attach tomo tower cable connector to cable storage connector located on fulcrum
tower support plate.
5. Loosen knurled knob on the bottom center of the fulcrum tower and lift tower off
support plate. Store tower and ty-bar in safe location. Do not drop tower.
6. Move the angulation Detent Lever (located on the tubestand transverse boom) to the
DETENT position (refer to Illustration 4-24).
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CHAPTER 5 – SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 1
GENERAL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

ILLUSTRATION 5-1
GENERAL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1
2337mm (92 in.)
249mm
109mm (9.8 in.)
(4.3 in.)
836.6mm
(32.94 in.)
1627mm
(64.04 in.) 90°
MIN 90° 2
864mm
(34 in.)
2032mm
109mm (80 in.)
(4.3 in.)
362mm 356mm
(14 in.) (14 in.)
180 cm SID
(72 in. SID)
100 cm SID
(40 in. SID)
1829mm
(72 in.) ±145¡ +145¡ 1813mm
MIN (71.38 in.)
3 MIN
2273mm
(89.5 in.) 6
MIN 2089mm
100cm SID (82.25 in.)
(40 in. SID)
438mm 426mm
(16.75 in.) 362mm
(17.25 in.)
(14.25 in.)
MIN. 1711mm
4 5 (67.4 in.)
800mm MAX
(31.5 in.)
MAX
508mm
(20 in.)
MIN
1 Longitudinal Focal Spot Travel

2 Floor Track centerline to Table Base centerline
3 Maximum Vertical Focal Spot (Beam Vertical)
4 Minimum Vertical Focal Spot (Beam Vertical)
5 Maximum Vertical Focal Spot (Beam Horizontal)
6 Minimum Vertical Focal Spot (Beam Horizontal)
7 Floor Track Mounting Holes to Wall
5-1
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SECTION
TABLE SPECIFICATIONS
See Table 5-1 for Table Specifications.

See Table 5-2 for Table Bucky Specifications.
See Table 5-3 for Table Stationary Grid Cabinet Specifications.
TABLE 5-1
TABLE SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter
Four-Way Tables Elevating Tables
Length 2032 mm (80 in.) 2032 mm (80 in.)

Width 864 mm (34 in.) 864 mm (34 in.)
Height 800 mm (31-1/2 in.) 800 mm (31-1/2 in.)
Height in Lowered Position N/A 508 mm (20 in.)
Radiographic Area 617 mm x 1641 mm (24-3/8 in. x 617 mm x 1641 mm (24-3/8 in. x
64-3/5 in.) 64-3/5 in.)
Longitudinal Travel 724 mm (28-1/2 in.) 724 mm (28-1/2 in.)
Transverse Travel 218 mm (8-3/5 in.) 218 mm (8-3/5 in.)
Travel Time N/A 11 sec.
Table Rating 136 kg (300 lbs.) 136 kg (300 lbs.)
Table Weight 163 kg (360 lbs.) 206 kg (454 lbs.)
Table Top Filtration Less than 1.0 mm Aluminum Less than 1.0 mm Aluminum
equivalency at 100 kVp equivalency at 100 kVp
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TABLE 5-2
TABLE BUCKY SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Specification
Longitudinal Travel in Table 448 mm (17-3/5 in.)
Grid 60 line/cm; 12:1 ratio; 100 cm focus
Cassette Tray (non size sensing) Midwest standard duty
Cassette Tray (size sensing) Midwest Size-O-Matic
Cassette Size Sensing 18 cm (8 in.) minimum to 43 cm (17 in.) maximum
TABLE 5-3
TABLE STATIONARY GRID CABINET SPECIFICATIONS
Longitudinal Travel in Table 438 mm (17-1/4 in.)
Grid 40 line/cm; 12:1 ratio; 100 cm focus
Cassette Tray (non size sensing) Midwest standard duty
Bucky LF 8000 Series Superspeed reciprocating
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ILLUSTRATION 5-2
SILHOUETTE HF GENERATOR
432 mm
(17 in.)
588 mm
(24 in.)
321 mm 4
(12 5/8 in.)
1613 mm
(63 1/2 in.)
211 mm
(8 5/16 in.)
533 mm
(21 in.)
1 2 3
559 mm
(22 in.)
203 mm
(8 in.)
1003 mm
(39 1/2 in.)
330 mm
(13 in.)
330 mm
(13 in.)
1 Front View
2 Side View
3 Rear View
4 Rear Access Panel
5-4
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SECTION 3
GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
The Silhouette HF generator is available in two single-phase input models (Standard and
Stored Energy) and two three-phase models (40 kW and 50 kW).
3-1 General Specifications
See Illustration 5-2 and Tables 5-4 and 5-5.
TABLE 5-4
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions Generator Cabinet Operator Control Panel

Height: 1613 mm (63-1/2 in.) 203 mm (8 in.)
Width: 588 mm (24 in.) 559 mm (22 in.)
Depth: 432 mm (17 in.) 330 mm (13 in.)
Weight: See Table 1-5 8 kg (17-1/2 lbs.)
9.3 kg (20-1/2 lbs.) with internal optional printer
Note: All specifications do not include measurement instrumentation accuracy.
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TABLE 5-5
MODEL DEPENDENT SPECIFICATIONS
Three Phase Generator

Stored Energy
Standard Single Single Phase 40 kW 50 kW
Specification Phase Generator Generator
Transformer Transformer
Maximum kW 37.5 37.5 40 50
kW @ 100 kV @ 0.1 sec. 30 30 40 50
kVp Range (1 kVp steps) 40 - 125
kVp Accuracy Greater than or equal to 40 ms: ± 5%. Less than 40 ms: ± 5% + 3kV.
mA Stations:
Small Focus 25, 75, 150 25, 75, 150 25, 75, 150
Large Focus 200, 300, 400, 500, 100, 150, 200, 250, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600
600 300
mA Accuracy Greater than or equal to 40 ms: + 10% or + 5 mA, whichever is greater

Less than 40 ms: + 12% or + 5 mA, whichever is greater
Time Range 5 milliseconds to 6 seconds, 200 steps
Time Accuracy + 1% + 3 milliseconds; Time is measured at the 90% level of peak kV
mAs Range 0.8 to 600 mAs
mAs Accuracy + 12% for time greater than or equal to 100 milliseconds and current greater than or
equal to 50 mA; otherwise accuracy is a product of time and mA accuracies.
Heat Energy Output Average 1936 BTU/hr (567 Watts)
Weight 181 kg (400 lbs.) 183 kg (402 lbs.) 199 kg (440 lbs.) 227 kg (456 lbs.)
Rotor Controller 50/60 Hz (Low 50/60 Hz (Low 50/60 Hz (Low 60 Hz (Low
Speed) Speed) Speed) Speed
180 Hz (High
Speed)
5-6
SILHOUETTE HF
3-2 Power Requirements
All electrical wiring/connections must be installed by a qualified electrician and conform
to national and local codes.
See Table 5-6 for Standard Single Phase Generators.
See Table 5-7 for 40 kW Three Phase Generators.
See Table 5-8 for 50 kW Three Phase Generators.
See Table 5-9 for Stored Energy Single Phase Generators.
TABLE 5-6
SILHOUETTE HF POWER SPECIFICATIONS - STANDARD SINGLE PHASE GENERATORS
Parameter Standard Single Phase Generator

Input Voltage 208 VAC 240 VAC
Wire Size Length: *
15 m (50 ft.) 70 mm2 #00 AWG 60 mm2 #0 AWG
30 m (100 ft.) 152 mm2 300 MCM 127 mm2 250 MCM
60 m (200 ft.) 304 mm2 600 MCM 253 mm2 500 MCM
Ground Wire 13 mm2 (#6 AWG)
Disconnect to Generator 42 mm2 (#1 AWG 90°C)
(4.5 m/15 ft.)
Momentary Input Current 390 Amps 345 Amps
Long Term Input Current Less than 3 Amps
Line Regulation 7% @ full load
Line Voltage Fully automatic. Maximum overall line voltage variations (non-equipment related)
Compensation not to exceed + 5%
Service Rating 200 Amps
Distribution Transformer 50 KVA
Rating (Dedicated)
Line Resistance 0.04 ohms 0.05 ohms
* Note: Wire size from Distribution Transformer to Disconnect Switch.
Input Voltage: 200-270 VAC 50/60 Hz (configured at time of installation)

Input Current: Maximum line current measured at 125 kVp, at the maximum kilowatt
output of the generator.
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TABLE 5-7
SILHOUETTE HF POWER SPECIFICATIONS - THREE PHASE GENERATORS (40 kW)
Parameter Three Phase Generator

Input Voltage 380 VAC 440 VAC 480 VAC
Wire Size Length: *
15 m (50 ft.) 21 mm2 #4 AWG 21 mm2 #4 AWG 21 mm2 #4 AWG
Ground Wire 13 mm2 (# 6 AWG)
Disconnect to Generator 13 mm2 (#6 AWG)
(4.5 m/15 ft.)
Momentary Input Current 115 Amps 98 Amps 90 Amps
Service Rating 60 Amps 50 Amps 50 Amps
Distribution Transformer 50 KVA 50 KVA 50 KVA
Rating (Dedicated)
Line Resistance 0.21 ohms 0.24 ohms 0.27 ohms

Voltage is three-phase measured line to line, balanced to neutral.

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TABLE 5-8
SILHOUETTE HF POWER SPECIFICATIONS - THREE PHASE GENERATORS (50 kW)
Parameter Three Phase Generator

Input Voltage 380 VAC 440 VAC 480 VAC
Wire Size Length: *
46 m (150 ft.) 107 mm2 #0000 83 mm2 #000 AWG 83 mm2 #000 AWG
60 m (200 ft.) 127 mm2 AWG 107 mm2 #0000 107 mm2 #0000
#250 MCM AWG AWG
Ground Wire 13 mm2 (# 6 AWG)
Disconnect to Generator 21 mm2 (#4 AWG)
(4.5 m/15 ft.)
Momentary Input Current 140 Amps 120 Amps 110 Amps
Service Rating 70 Amps 60 Amps 60 Amps
Distribution Transformer 60 KVA 60 KVA 60 KVA
Rating (Dedicated)
Line Resistance 0.17 ohms 0.20 ohms 0.22 ohms

Voltage is three-phase measured line to line, balanced to neutral.

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TABLE 5-9
SILHOUETTE HF POWER SPECIFICATIONS - SINGLE PHASE STORED ENERGY GENERATORS
Parameter Stored Energy Single Phase Generator

Input Voltage 105 - 130 VAC 50/60 Hz 220 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz
2
Ground Wire 13 mm (#6 AWG) 13 mm2 (#6 AWG)
Momentary Input Current Less than 20 Amps during rotor Less than 10 Amps during rotor
start up time start up time
Long Term Amps Less than 6 Amps Less than 3 Amps
Line Regulation 10% @ 20 Amp load 10% @ 10 Amp load
Line Voltage Compensation Fully automatic. Maximum overall line voltage variations (non-equipment
related) not to exceed + 5%
3-2-1 United States Compliance Requirements

In the United States, requirements for health care facilities (National Electric Code NFPA
No. 70) must be followed.
See Table 5-10.
TABLE 5-10
UNITED STATES NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Requirement Notes

Wires Copper
Wiring Insulation 50% of Momentary Current See Table 5-6, 5-7, 5-8, or 5-9.
Fuses, Circuit Breakers, 50% of Momentary Current See Table 5-6, 5-7, 5-8, or 5-9.
Disconnect Switches Must be within reach of Operator.
Ground Wire Separate; Insulated #6 AWG Only wire connected to Copper
Ground Terminal
3-3 Tube and Collimator Compatabilities

See Table 5-11.
TABLE 5-11
TUBE AND COLLIMATOR COMPATABILITY
Tube: Eureka: Emerald and Sapphire Series

Toshiba: E72 Series
Collimator: Bennett D-50M or D-70A Series
5-10
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 4
TUBE STAND SPECIFICATIONS
See Table 5-12.

TABLE 5-12
TUBE STAND SPECIFICATIONS
Longitudinal Focal Spot Travel 2337 mm (92 in.)
Lateral Focal Spot Travel 248 mm (9-3/4 in.)
Vertical Focal Spot Travel (Beam Vertical) 1391 mm + 6 mm (54-3/4 in. + 1/4 in.)
438 mm to 1829 mm (17-3/4 in. to 72 in.)
Vertical Focal Spot Travel (Beam Horizontal) 1388 mm + 6 mm (54-3/5 in. + 1/4 in.)
426 mm to 1813 mm (16-3/4 in. to 71-3/8 in.)
Tube Stand Rotation + 180 degrees; detents at each 90 degree position
Tube Angulation + 180 degrees; detents at each 90 degree position
Floor Track Length 3048 mm (120 in.)
Vertical SID Scales Metric or English. Receptor and Table Top scales
Floor Track Weight 54.4 kg (120 lbs.)
Tube Stand Weight 164.4 kg (362 lbs.)
Minimum Wall to Floor Track centerline 248 mm (9-4/5 in.); Limits rotation to 90 degrees.
(Non-Tomo) 389 mm (15-5/16 in.); Limits rotation to 90 degrees.
Minimum Wall to Floor Track centerline (Tomo)
Floor Track centerline to Table centerline 743 mm + 6 mm (29-1/4 in. + 1/4 in.)
(Non-Tomo)
Floor Track centerline to Table centerline (Tomo) 1025.5 mm + 6 mm (40-3/8 in. + 1/4 in.)
5-11
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 5
COLLIMATOR SPECIFICATIONS
5-1 Automatic Collimator

See Table 5-13.
TABLE 5-13
AUTOMATIC COLLIAMTOR ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements 24 VAC, 200 VA, 60 Hz.
Indicator Assembly Indicator corresponds to the x-ray field size within 2% of the Source-to-Image
Distance (SID) used: 100 cm (40 in.), 180 cm (72 in.).
Light Field Accuracy Light field to x-ray field alignment within 2% of the SID used.
X-Ray Field Alignment Projected bucky light is centered to the x-ray field centerline within 2% of the SID
used.
X-Ray Field Accuracy When the Ready light is activated, the length and width dimensions of the x-ray field
correspond to the image receptor dimensions within 2% of the SID used (4% for the
sum of the length and width errors).
Light Projection Minimum fifteen (15) footcandles at one meter (40") with an edge contrast ratio of 4:1.
Minimum Filtration
Model D-70A 2.0 mm of aluminum @100 kVp.
Film Coverage: Continuously variable square/rectangular field from closed
up to 43 cm x 43 cm at 100 cm and 180 cm SID
(17 in. x 17 in. at 40 in. and 72 in. SID). 14 in. x 36 in. obtainable at 72 in. SID.
Projection Lamp 150 watt quartz iodide.
Lamp Timer 30 seconds (27 - 33 sec.)
Mounting Attaches directly to tube units listed in generator tube compatibility list.
Panel Lights Color-coded: Manual/amber, Exposure Hold/red, Ready/green.
Note: The above specifications are applicable only when the Model D-70A is installed and
adjusted in accordance with the provided instructions.
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5-2 Manual Collimator
TABLE 5-14
AUTOMATIC COLLIMATOR ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements 24 VAC, 150 VA, 60 Hz.
Indicator Assembly Indicator corresponds to the x-ray field size within 2% of the Source-to-Image
Distance (SID) used: 100 cm (40 in.) and 180 cm (72 in.).
Light Field Accuracy Light field to x-ray field alignment within 2% of the SID used.
X-Ray Field Alignment Projected bucky light is centered to the x-ray field centerline within 2% of the SID
used.
X-Ray Field Accuracy When the dial is set, the length and width dimensions of the x-ray field correspond to
the image receptor dimensions within 2% of the SID used (4% for the sum of the
length and width errors).
Light Projection Minimum fifteen (15) footcandles at one meter (40") with an edge contrast ratio of 4:1.
Minimum Filtration
Model D-50M 2.0 mm of aluminum equivalence @ 100 kVp.
Maximum Rated kVp
Model D-50M 150 kVp.
Film Coverage Continuously variable square/rectangular field from closed
up to 43 cm x 43 cm at 100 cm and 180 cm SID
(17 in. x 17 in. at 40 in. and 72 in. SID. 14 in. x 36 in. obtainable at 72 in. SID.
Projection Lamp 150 watt quartz iodide.
Lamp Timer 30 seconds (27 - 33 sec.)
Mounting Attaches directly to tube units listed in generator tube compatibility list.
Note: The above specifications are applicable only when the Model D-70A is installed and
adjusted in accordance with the provided instructions.
5-13
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 6
VERTICAL WALL STAND SPECIFICATIONS
See Table 5-15.

TABLE 5-15
VERTICAL WALL STAND SPECIFICATIONS
Weight 113 kg (250 lbs.)
Film to Wall Distance without AEC 330 mm + 6 mm (13 in. + 1/4 in.)
Film to Wall Distance with AEC 318 mm + 6 mm (12-1/2 in. + 1/4 in.)
Vertical Travel (Film Centerline) 1349 mm + 6 mm (53 in. + 1/4 in.)
Vertical Travel (Centerline Minimum to Maximum) 362 mm to 1711 mm (14-1/4 in. to 67-3/8 in.)
Bucky LF 8000 Series Superspeed reciprocating
Bucky Grid 40 line/cm; 10:1 ratio; 180 cm focus
Stationary Grid 60 line/cm; 10:1 ratio; 180 cm focus
Cassette Tray (non-size sensing) Midwest standard duty
Cassette Load Right Hand (Left hand load field configurable)
5-14
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SECTION 7
X-RAY TUBE SPECIFICATIONS
7-1 BXT 202 X-Ray Tube Specifications

The BXT 202 X-Ray Tube is used in Single-Phase and Three-Phase 40 kW systems. See
Table 5-16.
TABLE 5-16
BXT 202 X-RAY TUBE SPECIFICATIONS
Type Rotating Anode (Low Speed only)
kVp Capacity 125 kVp
Focal Spots 0.6 mm and 1.5 mm
Target Angle 14 Degrees
Anode HU Capacity 200,000 HU (148,000 J)
Cooling Rate 50,000 HU/min. (616 Ws)
Insert Filtration Greater than 0.7 mm Aluminum equivalency at 100
kVp
TABLE 5-17
BXT 14100 X-RAY TUBE SPECIFICATIONS
Type Rotating Anode (Low Speed and High Speed)
kVp Capacity 150 kVp
Focal Spots 0.6 mm and 1.2 mm
Target Angle 12 Degrees
Anode HU Capacity 300,000 HU (210,000 J)
Cooling Rate 40,000 HU/min. (475 Ws)
Insert Filtration Greater than 0.7 mm Aluminum equivalency at 100
kVp
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5-16
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CHAPTER 6 – ACCESSORIES
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
The following accessories are available with Silhouette HF Systems:

• Patient Hand Grips
• Abdomen Compression Band
• Lateral Cassette Holder
• Telescoping Sinus Cone
6-1
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 2
PATIENT HAND GRIPS

Install as follows:
1. At desired position on table, insert hand grip internal guide into internal table channel
(below table rail).
2. Rotate hand grip knob CW to lock hand grip in position.
ILLUSTRATION 6-1
PATIENT HAND GRIPS
1.
2.
1 Table Top
2 Internal Table Guide Channel Slot
3 Knob
4 Patient Hand Grip
5 Patient Hand Grip Internal Guide
6-2
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SECTION 3
ABDOMEN COMPRESSION BAND

Install as follows:
1. Position rear bracket over rear table rail.
2. Position front bracket over front table rail.
3. Rotate belt tension adjust knob CW to desired tension.
ILLUSTRATION 6-2
ABDOMEN COMPRESSION BAND
1
5
1. 3.
2.
3
2
1 Rear Bracket
2 Belt Tension Adjusting Knob
3 Front Bracket
4 Belt Tension Release Lever
5 Belt Tension Adjusting Knob
6 Table Top
6-3
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 4
LATERAL CASSETTE HOLDER

Install as follows:
1. Attach lateral cassette holder to table.
2. Adjust lateral cassette holder to cassette size.
3. Attach cassette to lateral cassette holder.
ILLUSTRATION 6-3
LATERAL CASSETTE HOLDER
1
5
2 3.
2. 1.
4
1 Cassette Holder Suction Cup (Dis-engaged)

2 Cassette Size Adjust Knob
3 Table Top Suction Cup (Dis-engaged)
4 Table Top Suction Cup (Engaged)
5 Cassette
6 Cassette Holder Suction Cup (Engaged)
6-4
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 5
TELESCOPING SINUS CONE

Avoid possible injury!
To avoid possible injury, do not turn off system power while sinus cone is
WARNING attached to collimator. Turning off system power disables tubestand locks,
allowing the sinus cone to swing freely. Remove sinus cone before turning
off system power.
ILLUSTRATION 6-4
TELESCOPING SINUS CONE
1 Telescoping Sinus Cone

2 Slide Adjust Knob
3 Retaining Pin
4 Accessory Tracks
6-5
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6-6
SILHOUETTE HF
CHAPTER 7 - PLANNED MAINTENANCE
Failure to perform the periodic inspection and maintenance could allow

deteriorating conditions to develop without being detected. This
WARNING deterioration could result in equipment failures which could cause serious
injury or equipment damage.
Electric shock hazard! The Silhouette HF System contains no user
serviceable components. Do not attempt to disable these components or
WARNING remove any trim covers. Refer service to qualified service personnel.
TABLE 7-1
PLANNED MAINTENANCE
Who
Item Frequency Procedure Performs Reference
General Cleaning and

Appearance
Metal Surfaces Every 6 Thoroughly clean all metal User
months surfaces with cloth and mild
detergent. DO NOT USE
STRONG CLEANERS,
SOLVENTS, OR ABRASIVE
POLISH.
Table Top Monthly Thoroughly clean table top User
with damp clean cloth.
Operator Panels (Generator Monthly Thoroughly clean with damp User
Control Panel, Tube Stand, cloth.
and Collimator)
Tomography (Fulcrum Tower) Monthly Thoroughly clean outer User
surfaces with lint-free cloth
and mild detergent. DO NOT
ALLOW WATER TO DRIP
INSIDE FULCRUM TOWER.
Table
Visual Inspection Every 12 Inspect and replace/repair as Service Service
months required: Manual
• Loose hardware or wires
• Ground connections
• Electrical cabling
• Worn or damaged parts
• Safety Rings (elevating
tables only)
7-1
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TABLE 7-1 (continued)
PLANNED MAINTENANCE
Who
Generator
Operator Control Panel Every 12 Verify keys and LED’s function Service Service
months properly. Manual
Room Door Interlocks Every 12 Verify proper function. Service Service
months Manual
Visual Inspection Every 6 Inspect and replace/repair as Service (every Service
months required: 12 months) Manual
• Mounting hardware User (every 6
months)
• Support brackets
• Wiring and connectors
• Cabinet covers
• Worn external cables and
wires
Calibration Checklist Every 12 Review and perform required Service Service
months calibration procedures. Manual
Diagnostic Test Utility Every 12 Perform Diagnostic Test Utility. Service Service
months Manual
Inspect Films Every 12 Inspect recent films for image Service Service
months quality/artifacts. Manual
Tube Stand
Rail Stand Tracks Every month Lubricate tracks with cloth User
slightly moistened with light
oil.
Visual Checks and Every 12 Inspect and replace or repair Service Service
Operational Tests months as required: Manual
• Loose hardware, loose
wires, or shorted electrical
terminals
• High tension cable
connections at X-Ray tube
and high voltage
transformer
• Worn external cables and
wires
• Bearing surfaces for
cleanliness/corrosion
• Steel aircraft cables
Perform operational tests
7-2
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TABLE 7-1 (continued)
PLANNED MAINTENANCE
Who
Vertical Wall Stand

Visual Inspection Every 12 Inspect and replace or repair Service Service
months as required: Manual
• Loose hardware, loose
wires
• Worn external cables or
wires
• Steel aircraft cables
• Bearing surfaces for
cleanliness/corrosion
Collimator
Maintenance Checklist Every 12 Perform calibration Service Service
months * procedures: Manual
• X-Ray Field vs. Indicated
Size
• X-Ray Field and Receptor
Alignment
• Beam Alignment
• Cross Hairs to Light Field
Alignment
• Bucky Light Line Alignment
(Auto only)
• Lubrication
Mounting Hardware Every 12 Check tightness of collimator Service Service
months mounting bolts. Manual
Lubrication Every 12 Lubricate all moving parts. Service Service
months Manual
Tomography Every 6 Perform the following: Service Service
months Manual
• Ground conductors are
properly connected and are
free of damage, dirt, or
corrosion.
• Check for low impedance at
ground conductor
terminations
• Maintain equipment so that
any internal faults that may
occur are immediately
corrected
7-3
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Note* In addition to the standard 12 month calibration cycle, perform calibration procedures:
• Every time projection lamp is replaced, or

• Every time maintenance may affect accuracies or, Light Field to X-Ray Field
Alignment, or
• Every time collimator is removed and re-installed
7-4
SILHOUETTE HF
CHAPTER 8 – SYSTEM FAULTS
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
Refer to this section for assistance in locating and correcting minor system faults, should
they occur.
The majority of these faults can be corrected without a service technician. Refer to the
Silhouette HF Service Manual for system faults that require the attention of a service
representative.
SECTION 2
GENERATOR ERROR MESSAGES
When the system will not initiate an exposure, an audible alert will sound twice and one
or more “error messages” will appear on the Operator Control Panel display.
Refer to the following descriptions for assistance in interpreting the error message:
TABLE 8-1
Message Description
BUCKY? Bucky selected but did not return "ready" signal to start exposure.
CALIB? Calibration data in the EE Prom is not correct
DOOR? Room entrance door is open.
FAULT? Problem with AEC.
FIELD? Attempted exposure with AEC mode enabled without Ion chamber field selected.
FILAM? Problem with the filament control circuit voltage.
HYFOB? (Hold Your Finger On Button) Exposure terminated prematurely because the EXPOSE key was
released before the exposure was completed.
KVP? Problem with the anode kVp circuit or anode high voltage transformer.
KVP-C? Problem with the cathode circuit or cathode high voltage transformer.
LINE? Input line is out of range. Check the input bus bar.
MAS? "0" mAs selected - no exposure can be initiated. Check mAs selection.
8-1
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TABLE 8-1 (Continued)
Message Description
MASTR? Problem with the master EE Prom being copied from or to.
NO MA? Attempted exposure - no tube current during exposure time.
PAPER? Internal printer out of paper.
PBL? Positive beam limitation circuit is open; check collimator (automatic collimators only).
PHASE? One of the three input phases is missing; check input power.
PRNTR? Communication problem between the control and the printer.
RELAY? Problem with the back up contactor.
RETRY? EE Prom programmed did not correctly save data. Try again or replace EE Prom being copied
to.
ROTOR? Tube rotor is too hot or not getting correct current to start. Check rotor circuit.
S.E.S.? Stored Energy Source voltage is low; leave unit on to restore voltage.
Ready Lamp lights steadily when the batteries are charged, indicating the system is ready to
take an exposure.
If the Ready light is off, the batteries are not charged. The Operator Control Panel displays the
S.E.S. error when PREP key is pressed.
TIMER? Timer circuit Problem. Call for service.
TUBE Maximum tube load capacity exceeded. Reduce technique factors.
OVERLOAD
8-2
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 3
OPERATOR FAULT ANALYSIS
TABLE 8-2
OPERATOR FAULT ANALYSIS
Fault Recommended Action
System circuit breaker on Verify:

and LCD display is dark. – Power line is plugged into the receptacle or connected to the main circuit
breaker?
– Power is available at the receptacle or the main circuit breaker?
– The remote ON/OFF switch on the Operator Control Panel is in the ON position?
– The Auto Shut Off feature activated?
If the system is left unattended for sixty minutes or more, the system activates the
Automatic Shut Off feature.
Reset the system by: turning OFF the Remote Power Switch (Operator Control
Panel), waiting 5 seconds, and turning ON Remote Power Switch.
No exposure. Are any error messages displayed?
Printer does not print, or Verify:
does not print properly. – Power on?
– Paper or labels in the printer?
– Ribbon cartridge is properly installed?
– Printer connected to the system at the microprocessor board?
– Cable attached to the printer?
Run printer diagnostic test.

Image quality. – Motion artifacts?
Relax the patient. Make the patient as comfortable as possible. Check once again
for proper positioning.
– Insufficient contrast? Decrease kVp.
Check the dark room, film expiration date, chemicals and developer temperature.
Fault Reset (AEC). Verify:
– Proper chamber selected?
– Chamber connected?
– Film speed correct?
If the film is too dark, decrease density.

If the film is too light, increase density.
8-3
SILHOUETTE HF
SECTION 4
RESETTING FAULTS
When AEC mode is enabled, exposure time/termination is controlled via ionization

chamber sensing circuits. In addition, a back-up time is programmed into the system to
help prevent excessive patient dose in the event of an AEC system malfunction. If the
exposure time equals the back-up time, exposure will be terminated and a fault message
will appear across the bottom of the screen. To clear the fault, press the function key by
the flashing FAULT RESET field. If the fault persists, the system should be used in
manual mode until the fault can be isolated/corrected.
8-4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................................

Copyright© 1998 By General Electric Company

This product complies with the regulatory requirements of the following:

SECTION 1 – PATIENT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

SECTION 2 – PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

SECTION 3 – OPERATIONAL CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

SECTION 4 – APPROVED OPERATING PROCEDURES AND ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . 1-2

SECTION 5 – PLANNED MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

SECTION 2 – SYSTEM COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

SECTION 3 – IDENTIFICATION & COMPLIANCE PLATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

SECTION 4 – COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

3 OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

SECTION 2 – TABLE OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

SECTION 3 – GENERATOR OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . 3-5

SECTION 4 – TUBE STAND OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . 3-11

SECTION 5 – COLLIMATOR OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . 3-13

SECTION 6 – VERTICAL WALL STAND OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . 3-15

SECTION 7 – CASSETTE TRAY OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS. . . . . . 3-17

SECTION 1 – SYSTEM OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

SECTION 2 – TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

SECTION 3 – DAILY WARM UP PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

SECTION 4 – LOADING A CASSETTE (TABLE OR VERTICAL WALL STAND) . . . . . 4-7

SECTION 5 – EQUIPMENT POSITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

SECTION 6 – GENERATOR PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

SECTION 7 – TAKING AN EXPOSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

SECTION 8 – AUXILIARY GENERATOR OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

SECTION 9 – TOMOGRAPHY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45

SECTION 1 – GENERAL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

SECTION 2 – TABLE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

SECTION 3 – GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

SECTION 4 – TUBE STAND SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

SECTION 5 – COLLIMATOR SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

SECTION 6 – VERTICAL WALL STAND SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

SECTION 7 – X-RAY TUBE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

SECTION 2 – PATIENT HAND GRIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

SECTION 3 – ABDOMEN COMPRESSION BAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

SECTION 4 – LATERAL CASSETTE HOLDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

SECTION 5 – TELESCOPING SINUS CONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

SECTION 2 – GENERATOR ERROR MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

SECTION 3 – OPERATOR FAULT ANALYSIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

SECTION 4 – RESETTING FAULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

REV DATE TYPE OF MODIFICATION

0 March 17, 1995 Initial Release.

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION PAGE REVISION

POSSIBLE PATIENT OR OPERATOR INJURY!

Always be alert to patient safety concerns:

POSSIBLE PATIENT INJURY!

IF AC POWER IS DISCONNECTED, THE TUBESTAND AND THE

POSSIBLE MINOR PATIENT INJURY!

Be sure the equipment operators are:

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!

POSSIBLE PATIENT OR OPERATOR INJURY!

CHAPTER 2 – SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The basic Silhouette HF System consists of:

1 Generator Power Unit

2 Generator Operator Control Panel

5 Vertical Wall Stand

8 2-Tube Electronics (optional)