REMOTE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

USER INFORMATION MANUAL

TechSwitch
Remote Exposure Switch for Mobile X-ray Units

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHSWITCH SYSTEM TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Transmitter Unit
Construction: Durable ABS flame-retardant thermoplastic; high-impact
to withstand abuse and drops; resistant to water, oils,
organic acids, and alcohol.
About TechSwitch 2 Compatibility: Compatible with all TechSwitch Remote Exposure Switch systems.

Parts Checklist 2 Technology: Infrared light beam, line-of-sight operation; will operate through
glass and lead glass; will not operate through doors or walls.
Transmitter Unit 3
Power Source: 9-volt alkaline battery included; 25,000+ exposures; Low
Remote Sensor 4 Battery Indicator illuminates when battery needs to be replaced.

Operating TechSwitch 5 Power Output: Less than 5 milliwatts.

Operating 11m
Making an exposure 5 Distance:
Deactivating the system 6 Operating 180°+
Radius:
Remote Finder 6
Activation: Press Field Light Button to turn on collimator lamp; press and
Common Questions 7 release Radiography Button to prep; press and hold
Radiography Button to initiate exposure.
Maintenance 8 Deactivation: Collimator light automatically deactivates with prep; prep cycle
automatically drops out and returns to standby if exposure is not
Warranty 9 initiated within 15 seconds of prep, or if collimator lamp is turned
on; exposure-in-progress is aborted by releasing Radiography
Technical Specifications 10 Button during second activation (dead man); mobile unit and
TechSwitch system return to standby after exposure is completed.
Remote Finder: Repeats a series of beeps if transmitter is left uncradled after use.

Remote Sensor
Construction: Lexan.®
Compatibility: Compatible with all TechSwitch Remote Transmitter Units.
Power Source: Automatically powers on when X-ray unit is turned on.
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Power Less than 2 watts; does not affect X-ray unit specifications.
(Or Telephone Us - 1 203 661 2798) Consumption:
Signature Proprietary coding. No other known infrared Transmitter Unit
Recognition: will activate.

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TechSwitch User Information Manual

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TECHSWITCH SYSTEM WARRANTY INTRODUCTION

What the TechSwitch warranty covers About Your New TechSwitch Remote Exposure Switch
The TechSwitch System warranty covers your TechSwitch against Thank you for choosing TechSwitch, the easy-to-use remote exposure
any defect in material and workmanship for a period of 1-year switch system for mobile X-ray units. TechSwitch has been designed for
after purchase. the utmost in safety, convenience, and reliability, and offers many benefits
not found with the conventional corded handswitch.
If your TechSwitch remote exposure switch system is defective and In order to operate your new system properly, please follow the instructions
returned within 1-year from the date of the seller’s shipment, we will in this manual.
repair or replace it at no charge. The repaired or replacement Tech-
Switch system will be warranted for the remainder of the original 1-
year warranty period, or from 12 months from the date of installation,
whichever is longer.
Parts Checklist
All returns should be sent freight prepaid, together with a statement
describing the respects in which the warranty was not met, to: Your new remote exposure switch system includes:
Remote Technologies, Inc.
Attn.: Warranty Service
57 Old Mill Road • Two Remote Transmitter Units, (described on page 3).
Greenwich, CT 06831
USA • One Transmitter Unit Cradle (not described), and
• One Remote Sensor (described on page 4).
If you have questions regarding warranty service, please telephone
1 203 661 2798, or email questions@remotetechnologies.com
Note: Before deciding that your system is inoperable or defective,
please review all of the information printed in this manual.

What the TechSwitch warranty does not cover

The TechSwitch System warranty does not cover the following: damage
caused by modification or repair other than by Remote Technologies,
Inc.; damage to the equipment resulting from improper installation; or
damage caused by fire, flood, and acts of God.

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TRANSMITTER UNIT MAINTENANCE

This illustration shows the key parts found on the TechSwitch remote TechSwitch System Maintenance
Transmitter Unit. Your TechSwitch remote exposure switch has been designed to provide
years of trouble-free service with minimal maintenance.

To replace the Transmitter Unit battery...

Field Light Button. Press to Remove the six screws from the gray back cover of the Transmitter
turn on collimator lamp. Infrared Window. Unit. Place a new 9-volt alkaline battery in the direction shown on
the inside top cover. Replace the gray back cover by securing the
six screws.
Remote Finder. Built-in feature
locates Transmitter Unit if left
out of cradle.
To clean the TechSwitch Transmitter/Cradle
The TechSwitch remote Transmitter Unit and Transmitter Cradle have
durable plastic casings that should retain their appearance for many
years. Both should be periodically cleaned with a soft cloth slightly
dampened with water, and a mild soap or detergent.

Low Battery
Indicator.
Illuminates
when battery is
low and needs
to be replaced.

Radiography Button. Press

once to prep. Press again and
hold to make the exposure.

Battery Compartment (9-volt alkaline included).

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OPERATING YOUR TECHSWITCH REMOTE DEACTIVATING THE TECHSWITCH
EXPOSURE SWITCH
The Collimator Lamp automatically deactivates upon prep.
The TechSwitch remote exposure switch is as simple to use as a
television remote control. The Prep Cycle automatically drops out and returns to standby if an
exposure is not initiated within 15 seconds of prep, or if the collimator
Making an exposure with TechSwitch lamp is turned on.
Set up the X-ray unit as required, observing all necessary guidelines for radia-
tion safety and protection. The Exposure is automatically discontinued if the Radiography But-
ton is released while making an exposure.
Note: Make certain there are no other mobile units with a TechSwitch in line-
of-sight. This includes any units behind a window or lead glass. If there are
other mobiles in line-of-sight, power down those mobiles while operating the
other. ABOUT THE REMOTE FINDER FEATURE
The TechSwitch Transmitter Unit has a built-in remote finder. This fea-
Take the TechSwitch Transmitter out of its cradle. Step back from the X-ray ture is useful for locating the Transmitter Unit should it become mis-
unit (up to 11m), and aim the Transmitter at the Remote Sensor on the X-ray placed.
machine.
How the Remote Finder works
To turn on the collimator lamp...
Press the Field Light Button on the Transmitter Unit. That turns on the colli- If the TechSwitch Transmitter Unit is not returned to its cradle within
mator lamp so you can double check your alignment. three minutes after use, the transmitter will repeat a series of beeps.
This series of beeps will continue indefinitely until the transmitter is
located and put back in the cradle.
To prep...
Press and release the Radiography Button on the Transmitter Unit. When the
‘READY’ indicator light on the X-ray machine control panel illuminates, you
can make an exposure.

To make the exposure...

Press the Radiography Button on the Transmitter Unit a second time, and hold
it down until the X-ray machine completes the exposure. When the exposure
is completed, an audible signal (3 beeps) from the machine will sound, and
the ‘X-RAY’ indicator light on the control panel will illuminate.

After the exposure is completed, both the X-ray unit and TechSwitch
will automatically return to standby mode.

Return the TechSwitch Transmitter back to its cradle on the X-ray unit.

Note: If the Transmitter Unit is left uncradled, the Remote Finder feature will
activate causing the transmitter to beep.

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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT TECHSWITCH REMOTE SENSOR
Below are questions commonly asked about the TechSwitch remote This illustration shows the location of the Remote Sensor. The Remote
exposure switch. Sensor receives signals from the Transmitter Unit. It must be installed
How far away from the machine can I stand? by an X-ray service engineer, or bio-medical technician who is familiar
Up to 11m. with the X-ray machine.
Can I make an exposure from behind a door or wall?
No. The TechSwitch system operates on an infrared light beam just
like a TV remote. You can, however, operate the system from behind Transmitter
a window or lead glass. Unit in Cradle.
Does the X-ray machine function in the same way with
TechSwitch?
Absolutely. TechSwitch works much like a regular handswitch.
The system does not alter the operating specifications of the machine
in anyway.
What happens if I prep the rotor and decide not to make
an exposure?
You can do nothing and the prep cycle will automatically drop out after 15
seconds, or you can press the Field Light Button and the prep cycle will
immediately terminate and the collimator light will illuminate.
How do I interrupt an exposure?
The TechSwitch is a dead-man type switch, just like the corded
handswitch. You have to keep your hand on the Radiography Button
until the machine completes the exposure. If you release the button
during an exposure, the exposure will be discontinued.
How will I know when to change the battery in the remote
transmitter?
The red Low Battery Indicator on the TechSwitch Transmitter will
illuminate.
Can I still use the corded handswitch?
Yes. Since you don’t have to disconnect the corded handswitch in Remote Sensor.
order to use TechSwitch, you always have the option of using either Built-in sensor allows for
TechSwitch or the corded handswitch at any time. 180°+ operation of X-ray unit.
My hospital has multiple mobile X-ray units, and each
machine has a TechSwitch. Can I use the same
remote Transmitter Unit with both machines?
Yes. All TechSwitch Transmitter Units are compatible.
What happens if there are 2 mobiles in the same room, or 2
mobiles in line-of-sight and both have a TechSwitch?
It’s unlikely for 2 mobiles to be used simultaneously in the same room,
or in line-of-sight of each other. However, in this rare situation it’s best
to power down one mobile while operating the other.

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