8000 OTC15 T RevE 180409

Title Page
Table of
Contents
Safety
OTC15-T 1 Introduction
Overhead Tube Crane

Installation, Operation, and 2 Installation
Service Manual
3 Calibration
& Adjustment
4 Acceptance
Testing
5 Operation
6 Periodic
Maintenance
7 Component
Replacement
8 Electrical
Schematics
P/N 8000-OTC15-T
Revision E April 9, 2018 9 Illustrated
Parts List
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Revision History
Revision Date Reason for Change

A 1-28-2016 Initial publication.
B 8-15-2016 Add tilting wallstand calibration support., safety unlock procedure.
C 12-22-2016 Update installation and calibration procedures; update wiring diagrams;
new Angle Offset configuration setting
D 3-23-2017 Support for front wallstand, DR for E-COM and Apollo
E 4-9-2018 Diagram updates, new computer, add Acceptance Testing,
restructure, procedure enhancements
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Safety and Compliances
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Statement of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Safety Conventions Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Equipment Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
Radiation Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Radiation Safety Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii
Personnel Radiation Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv
Hazardous Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv
Radiation Protection Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv
Pediatric Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv
Restrictions on Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xix
Product Life and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xix
Installation Verification for Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Chapter 1 — Introduction
1.1 Document Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1.2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1.2.1 Overhead Tube Crane Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1.2.2 Power Provision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1.3 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
1.3.1 Dimensions with 10 ft (3 m) Transverse Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
1.3.2 Dimensions with 13 ft (4 m) Transverse Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
1.3.3 Tube Support Arm Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
1.3.4 Cable Inlet Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
1.4 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
1.4.1 General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
1.4.2 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
1.4.3 Environment Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
1.5 Label Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
1.5.1 OTC15-T Label Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
1.5.2 Equipment Label Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–13
1.6 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14
1.7 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16
Chapter 2 — Installation
2.1 Pre-Installation Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
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OTC15-T Overhead Tube Crane Installation, Operation, & Service Manual
2.1.1 Tube Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

2.1.2 Room Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2.1.3 Tools Required: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
2.2 Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
2.2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
2.2.2 Shortening the Longitudinal Rails (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
2.2.3 Extending the Longitudinal Rails (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
2.2.4 Mounting the Longitudinal Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
2.2.5 Adjusting the Rail Spacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
2.2.6 Aligning the Longitudinal Rail Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
2.2.7 Leveling and Securing the Longitudinal Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
2.2.8 Installing End Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
2.2.9 Shortening the Transverse Bridge (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
2.2.10 Mounting the Vertical Carriage to the Transverse Bridge . . . . . 2–13
2.2.11 Cable Harness Extension (13 ft [4 m] Transverse Bridge Only) . 2–16
2.2.12 Changing the Hose Angle (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–18
2.2.13 Adjusting the Tube Unit Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–19
2.2.14 Mounting the Transverse Bridge on the Longitudinal Rails. . . . 2–19
2.2.15 Inserting the Stop Detents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–22
2.2.16 Installing the Toothed Belt on the Longitudinal Rail. . . . . . . . . . 2–23
2.2.17 Installing the Telescope Extension (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–24
2.3 Counterbalance Lockup Due to Rough Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–24
2.4 Mechanical Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–25
2.4.1 Inspecting/Calibrating the Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–25
2.4.2 Inspecting/Calibrating the Stop Detent Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–26
2.4.3 Positioning of the Stop Detents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–28
2.4.4 Roller Bearing Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–29
2.4.5 End Stop Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–30
2.5 Component and Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–31
2.5.1 Grounding Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–31
2.5.2 Generator Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–32
2.5.3 Table Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–33
2.5.4 Wallstand Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–34
2.5.5 DelWorks DR System Connections (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–35
2.5.6 Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–35
2.6 Initial Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–36
2.6.1 Initial Collimator-Table Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–36
2.6.2 Wallstand Drift Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–36
2.6.3 Table Parallelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–38
2.6.4 Component Compatibility Option Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–38
2.6.5 Vertical Carriage Cover Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–39
2.7 Service Mode and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–39
2.7.1 Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–40
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2.7.2 Service Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–40

2.7.3 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–42
2.7.4 Startup Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–45
2.7.5 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–46
2.7.6 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–46
2.7.7 Display I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–48
2.7.8 Oscilloscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–51
2.7.9 Reset RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–51
2.7.10 Exiting the OTC15-T Console Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–52
Chapter 3 — Calibration and Adjustments

3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3.2 Required Aids and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3.3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3.4 Ball Bearings Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3.5 Central Beam Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
3.6 Parallelism of the X-ray Tube to the Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
3.7 Light Field/Radiation Field of Collimator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
3.8 Support Arm Wobble Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
3.9 Tube Unit Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
3.10 Tube Unit Transverse Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
3.11 RVA, Rotation Around Vertical Axis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
3.12 RHA, Rotation Around Horizontal Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
3.13 Collimator Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
3.14 Counterbalance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
3.14.1 Counterbalance Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
3.14.2 Counterbalance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
3.15 Vertical Axis Brake Gap (RVA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
3.15.1 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
3.15.2 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
3.16 Horizontal Axis Brake Gap (RHA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
3.16.1 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
3.16.2 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
3.17 Transverse and Longitudinal Carriage Brake Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . 3–15
3.17.1 Inspection and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
3.18 Rotational Detent Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16
3.19 Stop Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–17
3.19.1 Checking the Installation Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18
3.19.2 Operation of the Stop Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–19
3.20 Geometry Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–20
Chapter 4 — Acceptance Testing
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4.1 Acceptance Testing for Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

4.1.1 Installation Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
4.1.2 Reporting Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
4.1.3 Incident Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
4.2 Acceptance Testing Check Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
4.3 Form Notes and Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11
4.3.1 Notes on Reproducibility and Linearity Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–11
Chapter 5 — Operation
5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
5.2 Switching Power On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
5.3 Positioning the Tube Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
5.4 Movement and Detents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
5.5 Touchscreen Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
5.5.1 Status Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
5.5.2 Pulldown Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
5.5.3 Tilt Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
5.5.4 SID (Source-to-Image Distance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
5.5.5 Workstation Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
5.5.6 Lock Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
5.5.7 Table Auto-Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
5.5.8 Wallstand Auto-Tracking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
5.5.9 Focal Spot Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
5.5.10 Technique Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
5.5.11 AEC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
5.5.12 mAs 2-Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9
5.5.13 Time 3-Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9
5.6 Collimator Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10
5.7 Making an Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11
5.7.1 Patient on Table, with Auto-Tracking and ACSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12
5.7.2 Patient Against Wallstand, with ACSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12
Chapter 6 — Periodic Maintenance

6.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
6.2 Special Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
6.2.1 Required Tools and Measuring Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
6.2.2 Work Time/Maintenance Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
6.2.3 Parts Subject to Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
6.3 Cleaning External Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
6.4 Longitudinal and Transverse Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6.4.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6.4.2 Stop Detent and Brake Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
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6.4.3 Transverse Bridge Roller Bearing and Rail Inspection . . . . . . . . . . 6–4

6.4.4 Transverse Bridge Brake Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
6.5 Vertical Carriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
6.5.1 Vertical Carriage Roller Bearing Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
6.5.2 Brake Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
6.5.3 Function of Lift Motor with Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
6.5.4 Gas Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
6.5.5 Counterbalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
6.5.6 Support Cable and Safety Cable Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8
6.5.7 Cable Break Safety Mechanism Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9
6.6 Support Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–11
6.6.1 Final Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–12
Chapter 7 — Component Replacement

7.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
7.2 Required Aids and Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
7.3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
7.4 Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
7.4.1 Vertical Carriage Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
7.4.2 Support Arm Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
7.5 Transverse Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
7.5.1 B301 Longitudinal Movement Potentiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
7.5.2 Y311 Stop Assembly, Longitudinal Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–7
7.5.3 Y301 Brake, Longitudinal Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9
7.5.4 Brake Pad, Longitudinal Movement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–11
7.5.5 Replacing the Roller Bearings and the Eccentrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–13
7.6 Vertical Carriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–17
7.6.1 B302 Transverse Movement Potentiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–17
7.6.2 Y312 Stop Assembly, Transverse Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–19
7.6.3 Y302 Brake, Transverse Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–21
7.6.4 Brake Pad, Transverse Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–23
7.6.5 Y314 Suspension, Vertical Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–26
7.6.6 Replacing the Roller Bearings and the Eccentrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–30
7.6.7 Support Arm - Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–34
7.6.8 Y315 Suspension, Rotation around the Horizontal Axis . . . . . . . . 7–40
7.6.9 Rubber Bumper (RVA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–45
7.6.10 Rubber Bumper (RHA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–46
7.6.11 Collimator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–47
7.6.12 Tube Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–48
7.6.13 Telescope Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–51
7.6.14 Roll Winder in Telescope Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–60
7.6.15 Spring Pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–67
7.6.16 System Control Unit (SCU) Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–75
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Chapter 8 — Electrical Schematics

8.1 Wiring Diagrams & Cable Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Chapter 9 — Illustrated Parts List

9.1 Ordering Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
9.1.1 To Order by Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
9.1.2 To Order by Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
9.1.3 To Order by Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
9.2 How To Use This Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
9.3 Longitudinal Rails and Transverse Bridge Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3
9.4 Vertical Carriage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5
9.5 Vertical Carriage Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–7
9.6 Tube Support Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–8
9.7 HT Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–9
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Safety Information
Safety and Compliances
Introduction
Del Medical X-ray equipment meets high standards of performance and
reliability. We enforce strict quality control techniques to eliminate the
potential for defects and hazards in our products.
This equipment provides an adjustable X-ray source for acquiring images of
parts of a patient’s anatomy. Use of this equipment in any other fashion may
lead to serious personal injury.
These safety guidelines are intended to educate the operator on safety issues
to operate and maintain the OTC15-T Overhead Tube Crane in a safe manner.
Warning
Read and fully understand this manual before operating this
equipment. Failure to follow operating instructions can result in
serious injury or death.
Statement of Liability
To prevent excess radiation exposure (primary or secondary) to patients or
staff, this equipment must be operated and serviced by trained personnel
knowledgeable in the required safety precautions. While this equipment is
designed for safe use, improper operation can cause serious injury or
equipment damage. The manufacturer or its agents and representatives
assume no responsibility for the following:
1. Injury or danger to any person from X-ray exposure.
2. Overexposure of patients or staff to X-radiation due to improper
techniques or procedures.
3. Injury or danger from improper use of the adjustable column or tube head
assembly.
4. Problems or hazards resulting from failure to maintain the equipment as
specified in this manual.
5. Damage or injury caused by equipment that has been modified or used in
any application other than that intended by the manufacturer.
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6. Damage or injury caused by operation of this equipment by unauthorized

or untrained persons.
7. Damage or injury arising from failure to follow the instructions and
procedures in this manual or associated documents, or from failure to use
caution when installing, operating, adjusting, or servicing this equipment.
Safety Conventions Used in this Manual

Specific safety information is presented in this manual in the form of Warning
and Caution statements. Pay close attention to these statements—they contain
important information on avoiding hazards to you or the equipment.
Warning Statements
• indicate hazards or unsafe practices that can cause severe injury or death.
• appear in bold type.
• have a triangular symbol enclosing an exclamation point, with the word
Warning.
• precede the step or piece of information to which they refer.
• appear as the following example:
Warning
This text describes special safety precautions to avoid unsafe practices
that can result in severe injury or death.
Caution Statements
• indicate hazards or unsafe practices that can cause minor injury, or
product or property damage.
• appear in bold type.
• have a triangular symbol enclosing an exclamation point, with the word
Caution.
• precede the step or piece of information to which they refer.
• appear as the following example:
Caution
This text describes special safety precautions to avoid unsafe practices
that can result in injury or product or property damage.
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Equipment Safety Guidelines

The OTC15-T Overhead Tube Crane is intended for medical diagnostic
purposes only. Observe the following general safety precautions:
• Do not use this equipment for anything other than medical diagnosis.
• Observe all warnings and cautions, stated or implied, in this manual and
the manuals for associated equipment.
• Comply with all safety labels on the equipment.
• Permit only properly trained and qualified personnel to operate this
equipment. Because this equipment produces ionizing radiation,
operators must meet all state and local requirements and regulations.
• Permit only qualified personnel to access internal parts.
• When planning for and installing this equipment, observe all local and
national regulations, and establish safe exposure procedures.
• X-rays pose a health risk for both patients and operators. Take all
measures to minimize radiation exposure to any persons.
• Routinely inspect all movable assemblies and parts of this equipment
according to this manual.
• Provide protective earth grounding for all components in compliance with
applicable regulations.
• This equipment contains no user-serviceable parts. For service assistance,
contact your service representative.
• Do not defeat or bypass built-in equipment safety features.
• Do not operate this equipment in the presence of moisture.
• Before servicing this equipment, turn off all electrical power to this system
and all its peripheral equipment (generator, wallstand, etc.) at the power
sources. Also, make sure that the power sources are locked out and tagged
“Equipment Being Serviced”. Some components inside the system have
other external power sources, which is why all peripheral equipment must
also be turned off.
• Before operating this equipment, operators must know the location of all
emergency stop switches (if installed), which allow immediate shutdown
in the event of unintended motion or catastrophic equipment failure.
• The OTC15-T Overhead Tube Crane weighs approximately 830 pounds
without the X-ray tube and collimator, and requires substantial mounting
support for safe operation.
The following warnings and cautions are specific to the overhead tube crane.
Read them carefully—some are not obvious in typical equipment use.
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Warning
To avoid serious electric shock, disconnect all power and follow the
discharge procedure before servicing, disconnecting high-tension
cables, or removing access panels. Avoid dropping any tools or objects
in the unit.
To avoid the dangerous and cumulative effects of X-rays, minimize

radiation exposure to any and all patients and staff.
Do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere (such as

anesthetic gas). This equipment is not suitable for use in the presence
of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide.
To avoid injury when moving this equipment, at least 2 qualified

people are required.
Emergency Stop Switch

Pressing the EMERGENCY STOP red palm button commands the switch box
to remove power from all system components except the generator. Locate
this button near the operator.
Emergency Stop switch
Radiation Protection
Serious detrimental health effects can result from exposure to both short-
term/high-level and long-term/low-level X-rays. Become familiar with the
effects of both types of radiation exposure, and take appropriate measures to
minimize exposure. Some effects of X-radiation are cumulative over a period
of months or years. Most importantly, avoid exposure to the primary beam at
all times.
X-ray facilities typically use lead to shield the radiologist's workstation. The
typical workstation partition is generally effective in reducing residual
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radiation to a safe level. Windows in the partition are typically glazed with
lead glass and provide effective protection. Do not leave the protected area
during exposure.
Any object in the path of the primary beam produces scattered radiation,
which can result in a substantial radiation dose to unprotected persons. To
minimize exposure to scattered radiation, use movable lead screens, and
lead-impregnated gloves and aprons. These protective devices must contain a
lead (or equivalent) thickness of at least 0.25 mm. Use such protective devices
for all operators, observers, and/or servicing personnel exposed to radiation
fields of 5 or more milli-Roentgens per hour.
The X-ray system produces X-rays only when high voltage is applied to the
X-ray tube. When the high voltage is removed, X-ray emission ceases
immediately.
When the distance between the X-ray tube focal spot and the patient’s skin is
decreased, the radiation dose to the patient increases.
Ensure audio and visual communication between operator and patient even
during exposure. This may require video cameras or an intercom.
To minimize risk, ensure that all operating personnel are educated in the
hazards of radiation and understand the safety requirements for X-ray
operation. Review the manuals for each component in the system.
Note: This system may include an anti-scatter grid. For pediactric applications, the
grid can be removed by a qualified service technician. Refer to the service manual for
the pertinent table or wall stand.
Warning
Ensure exposure parameters are properly adjusted to within safety
limits.
Caution
Incorrectly positioning the X-ray tube and collimator can cause the
X-ray field to be misaligned, resulting in an unacceptable image and
the need to re-expose.
Radiation Safety Regulation

Ensure that all operators of this equipment, and their supervisors, are fully
acquainted with recommendations from the following authorities:
• Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP)

• International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP).
Current sources of information include the following:
• National Council on Radiation Protection Report No. 102 (“Medical X-ray,
Electron Beam and Gamma-Ray Protection for Energies up to 50 MeV
[Equipment Design, Performance and Use]”).
• Current recommendations of the International Commission on
Radiological Protection.
Personnel Radiation Monitoring

Monitoring radiation exposure to personnel provides a valuable assessment
of safety measures, and can reveal inadequate or improper protection
practices or serious exposure situations.
The most effective monitoring method is the use of instruments to measure
the exposure (in rads). Take this measurement at all locations where the
operator may be inadequately shielded during exposure.
Another, less accurate, method is to place film at strategic locations. After a
specified period of time, develop the film to determine the amount of
radiation. Fluorescent screens used in a darkened room can also detect
excessive radiation.
Another common method is for personnel to wear film or aluminum oxide
badges that track X-ray dosage.
Hazardous Materials
The X-ray tube, PCBs, and collimator used with this equipment contain lead
and oil. Refer to the equipment manuals or contact Del Medical for additional
information regarding use and disposal of hazardous materials.
Radiation Protection Survey

A radiation protection survey must be made by a qualified expert after every
change in equipment or conditions that might increase the probability of
personnel receiving more than the maximum permissible dose equivalent.
Pediatric Use
Exercise special care when imaging patients outside the typical adult size
range, especially smaller pediatric patients whose size does not overlap the
adult size range (e.g., patients less than 110 lb [50 kg] in weight and 59 in [150
cm] in height).
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Ionizing radiation exposure is of particular concern in pediatric patients because:

• For certain organs and tumor types, younger patients are more
radiosensitive than adults (i.e., the cancer risk per unit dose of ionizing
radiation is higher for younger patients).
• Use of equipment and exposure settings designed for adults of average
size can result in excessive and unnecessary radiation of smaller patients.
• Younger patients have a longer expected lifetime over which the effects of
radiation exposure may manifest as cancer.
To help reduce the risk of excessive radiation exposure, follow the ALARA (As
Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle and seek to reduce radiation doses to
only the amount necessary for clinically adequate images.
If available on your system, utilize the following features (and their pediatric-
appropriate settings):
• filters
• grid or Bucky
• protocols or exposure indices
• variable focal spot size
• Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)
• DAP meter
Also, ensure that all testing and calibration procedures include measurements
and adjustments for pediatric settings.
Restrictions on Use
The hardware specified for use with the OTC15-T Overhead Tube Crane has
been selected, tested, and verified by Del Medical to meet applicable
regulatory agency requirements for those countries where it is offered for sale
with respect to its intended applications.
Warning
Do not install components or accessories not intended for use with
this system. Failure to comply can cause injury or equipment damage.
You are responsible for ensuring that the application and use of this
equipment does not compromise the patient contact rating of any equipment
used in the vicinity of or in conjunction with the system.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

This equipment complies with national and international laws and
regulations relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) when used for its
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intended purposes. Such laws and regulations define electromagnetic

emission level limits, and immunity against external electromagnetic
interference.
EMC Precautions
Medical electrical equipment requires special precautions with regard to EMC
information in this manual. When installing and operating this equipment.
you must comply with the EMC information provided in this document. This
equipment is intended for use by health care professionals only.
Caution
The use of accessories and cables other than those specified (or
supplied by Del Medical as replacements) may cause higher
emissions or lower immunity levels.
This equipment may cause radio interference or disrupt nearby

equipment. You may need to take mitigation measures, such as re-
orienting or relocating the equipment, or shielding the location.
Communications among wireless devices (e.g., mobile devices or

printers) can affect medical equipment. Exercise caution when using
such devices within the specified radius of this equipment.
To avoid equipment damage, do not touch pins on connectors

identified with the ESD warning symbol. Also, before connecting
other devices to these connectors, follow proper electrostatic discharge
procedures.
Combining with other Products/Components

To ensure safety, use only products/components approved by Del Medical in
combination with this equipment. To learn the current approval state of
combinations and upgrades, contact your sales representative.
Caution
Avoid using this equipment near, or stacked on, other equipment. If
this is necessary, first verify normal operation for this configuration.
This equipment might experience interference from other equipment,

even if the other equipment complies with CISPR emission
requirements.
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Note: This equipment may use components from other manufacturers. See this
document, the manufacturer's document, or a Del Medical wiring diagram for proper
cabling.
Guidance and Declarations for Electromagnetic Compatibility

The following tables show compliance test results.
Emissions
The OTC15-T tube crane is intended for use in the electromagnetic
environment specified in the following table. You must ensure that it is used
in such an environment
Emissions Test Compliance Guidance

RF emissions, CISPR 11 Group 1 The OTC15-T system uses RF energy only for
its internal function. Therefore, its RF emis-
sions are very low and are not likely to cause
interference in nearby electronic equipment.
RF emissions, CISPR 11 Class A
Immunity
The OTC15-T is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
in the following table. Ensure that it is used in such an environment
IEC 60601-1-2 Compliance

Immunity Test Test Level Level Guidance
Electrostatic dis- ± 6 kV contact ± 6 kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic
charge (ESD) ± 8 kV air ± 8 kV air tile. If floors are synthetic, the relative humidity
EN 61000-4-2 must be at least 30%.
Electrical fast ± 2 kV mains ±2 kV mains Mains power quality should be that of a typical
transient/burst commercial or hospital environment.
(EFT) ± kV I/O ± 1 kV I/O
EN 61000-4-4
Surge ± 1 kV differential ± 1 kV differential Mains power quality should be that of a typical
EN 61000-4-5
± 2 kV common ± 2 kV common commercial or hospital environment.
Voltage dips/ 95% dip for 95% dip for Mains power quality must be that of a typical
dropout 0.5 cycle 0.5 cycle commercial or hospital environment.
EN 61000-4-11 60%, dip for 60%, dip for
5 cycles 5 cycles If this equipment requires continued power for
30%, dip for 30%, dip for operation during power mains interruptions, it is
25 cycles 25 cycles recommended that the system be powered
95% dip for 95% dip for from an uninterruptible power supply or battery.
5 seconds 5 seconds
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IEC 60601-1-2 Compliance

Immunity Test Test Level Level Guidance
Power Fre- 3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields should be that
quency 50/60Hz of a typical commercial or hospital environment
Magnetic Field
IEC 61000-4-8
Non-life-support- Separate portable and mobile RF commu-
ing nications equipment from the OTC15-T
system by the following minimum distance,
d, in meters:
Conducted RF, 3 Vrms, 150kHz (V1) = 3 Vrms d = (3.5/V1) √P (150kHz to 80 MHz)

IEC 61000-4-6 to 80MHz
Radiated RF, 3 V/m, 80MHz to (E1) = 3 V/m d = (3.5/E1) √P (80 MHz to 800 MHz)
IEC 61000-4-3 2.5GHz d = (7/E1) √P (800 MHz to 2.5 GHz)
where P is the maximum output power rating of

the transmitter in Watts (W) per the manufac-
turer.
Field strengths from fixed transmitters, as
determined by an electromagnetic site survey,
should be less than the compliance levels (V1
and E1).
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equip-
ment containing a transmitter.
Note 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
Note 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption a and reflection from structures, objects and people.
Note: Field strengths from transmitters, such as base stations for wireless/cordless
telephones, land mobile radios, amateur radio, or AM/FM/TV stations, cannot be
predicted with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment affected by fixed
RF transmitters, consider an electromagnetic site survey. If the measured field
strength exceeds the applicable RF compliance level, monitor the equipment to verify
normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be
necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating this equipment.
Over the frequency range of 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than
1 V/m.
Separation
This equipment is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in
which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. You can help prevent
electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between
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transmitting equipment and this system per the following recommendations

and per the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Separation distance in mete rs, by transmitter frequency

Maximum Output Power 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
(P), in Watts d = (3.5/V1) √P d = (3.5/E1) √P d = (7/E1) √P
0.01 0.116667 0.116667 0.233333
0.1 0.368932 0.368932 0.737865
1 0.116667 0.116667 2.333333
10 3.689324 3.689324 7.378648
100 11.66667 11.66667 23.33333
Grounding
Provide protective earth grounding for all components. All associated
components must be grounded to a common bus according to national and
local electrical codes. Ensure that the earth grounding connections between
components and the host system are maintained at all times.
Wiring Safety Information

• During installation, make sure that all protective ground wire connections
are completed before the equipment is turned on.
• It is required that a separate line disconnect and current limiting device be
provided for table power.
• Regulations of professional associations concerning safety and accident
prevention must be observed.
Product Life and Disposal

The system has an estimated life of 10 years from the date of purchase. This
may vary depending on the product use, product maintenance, and
environmental conditions. When disposing of the system, you must comply
with local regulations due to the presence of potentially hazardous materials.
The system contains electronic components, such as soldered circuit boards
(which may contain lead), tinned copper wire, transistors, diodes, resistors,
capacitors, etc. The cabinet is made from steel and/or aluminum.
Note: Do not incinerate this product or place it in trash destined for landfills.
Disposal of this product must adhere to local ordinances and regulations. Contact
local authorities for proper disposal and/or recycling options for all of the components
listed above.
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Installation Verification for Regulatory Compliance

The following sections identify required safety- and compliance-related
installation actions, which include the following activities:
• installation inspection per documented criteria
• installation approval
• creation and delivery of an acceptance report document
Installation Responsibilities
Del Medical establishes and maintains comprehensive installation and
inspection instructions, and, where appropriate, test procedures and
acceptance criteria for ensuring proper installation and performance.
Dealers and distributors are responsible for the compliant installation of
components and/or complete X-ray systems. Del Medical provides
installation guidance documents that support the verification process.
Del Medical dealers shall ensure that the installation, inspection, and required
testing steps are performed in accordance with Del Medical guidance
documents and all applicable federal, state and, regional regulations. The
dealer shall document these inspections and test results, which serve as
evidence of a proper installation.
The dealer is required to test all installation requirements specified, and to
provide Del Medical with signed and dated copies of the inspections and test
results. Installation inspections and test results will be maintained within Del
Medical confidential records per retention procedures.
An Installation Verification Check Sheet is included with Del Medical
installation manuals, either following the installation chapter or as an
accompanying addendum.
Reporting Responsibilities
FDA 21 CFR 1002.40 requires dealers and distributors to report installation
location information to Del Medical, unless the dealer or distributer provides
a written declaration that they will maintain such records. If these records are
deliberately retained by the dealer or distributor, the information must be
furnished immediately on demand if requested by Del Medical or a
representative of the US Food and Drug Administration.
Location information must include the following information:
• Name and mailing address of the purchaser to whom the product was
transferred.
• Identification and brand name of the product.
• Product model and serial number, or other identification number.
• Date of sale, award, or lease.
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If the dealer or distributer discontinues dealing in or distributing Del Medical

products, the aforementioned installation location records must be furnished,
at that time, to Del Medical.
Incident Reporting
In compliance with US FDA, Health Canada, European Union, ISO, and CE
requirements, Del Medical dealers and distributors are required to report any
and all information regarding possible incidents involving Del Medical
products that have or might result in serious injury or death. Incidents can
include deterioration in product characteristics and performance, as well as
any inaccuracies in the product documentation.
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xxii Safety and Compliances

1 Introduction
Introduction
1
1.1 Document Information
This manual provides installation, operation, and service information for the
OTC15-T Overhead Tube Crane. For specific information regarding the
operation and service of the tube, collimator, generator, and other
components, see their respective manuals.
1.2 Description
The OTC15-T Overhead Tube Crane is a support system for the X-ray tube
and collimator of a radiographic system. The tube crane provides flexibility in
X-ray room design since it occupies no floor space. The OTC15-T is suspended
from ceiling rails that allow the X-ray tube to operate over a large area. The
telescoping tube arm allows the tube to be raised out of the way when not in
use. Motorized up-and-down motion facilitates moving the crane to any
desired position. An optional telescopic extension allows for greater ceiling
heights.
An intelligent handlebar console lets you control crane motion, set technique
parameters, and perform configuration and calibration tasks.
With the table and wallstand auto-tracking feature, the tube unit
automatically moves vertically to match the vertical position of the table or
wallstand Bucky. This lets you quickly change the patient’s height position
while maintaining a constant source-to-image distance (SID).
You can use the OTC15-T with the following X-ray generators:
• Del Medical CM Series
• Del Medical CM Series DR
• Del Medical IN Series
You can use the OTC15-T with a variety of X-ray tubes. Contact your Del
Medical representative.
You can use the OTC15-T with Siemens Multileaf Collimators. With the
automatic collimator (standard configuration) you can use the Automatic
Cassette Size Sensing (ACSS) feature, which, when activated, maintains an X-
ray field size that matches the cassette dimension regardless of SID.
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1.2.1 Overhead Tube Crane Components

The following figure and text describe the overhead tube crane components.
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4 5
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Figure 1-1. OTC15-T Overhead Tube Crane
The OTC15-T Overhead Tube Crane comprises the following components:

1. Longitudinal Rails. These rails are fixed to the ceiling structure, support
the transverse bridge, and allow left and right movement.
2. Transverse Bridge. The transverse bridge has 2 lateral rails with end
plates, and is available in either a 10 ft (3 m) (standard) or 13 ft (4 m)
(optional) length. It supports the vertical carriage and allows forward and
backward movement.
3. Brakes and Stops (longitudinal shown). Longitudinal and transverse
electromagnetic brakes, controlled by switches on the handlebar console,
firmly hold the X-ray tube stationary when not being moved. The
Longitudinal and transverse stop assemblies sense detent positions and
stop crane movement at these positions.
4. Vertical Carriage. The vertical carriage supports the X-ray tube, the
collimator, and the handlebar console. The telescoping tube arm allows
vertical motion, and you can rotate the assembly horizontally and
vertically to preset detent positions.
5. Handlebar Console. The handlebar console provides a touchscreen user
interface and motion-control buttons.
6. X-ray Tube. The X-ray tube generates and directs X-rays through the
collimator to the Bucky.
7. Collimator. The collimator lets you adjust the irradiated field size.
1.2.2 Power Provision

The OTC15-T tube crane and associated table receive power from the
OTC15-T’s switch box, which in turn, receives power on/off control signals
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from the X-ray generator. Thus, turning on generator power also powers up
the OTC15-T and table.
building switch box

main OTC15-T
power
control table
emergency
X-ray stop switch
generator
Figure 1-2. Power provided to the OTC15-T.
1.3 Dimensions
Figure 1-3. Dimensions, front view
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Figure 1-4. Dimensions, side view
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1.3.1 Dimensions with 10 ft (3 m) Transverse Bridge
Figure 1-5. Dimensions with the 10 ft (3 m) transverse bridge
Figure Callout Description

A Operator
1 Longitudinal rail
2 Transverse Bridge rail
3 Corrugated hose holder on the transverse track
4 Corrugated hose holder on the vertical carriage
Note: The 3m (~ 10 ft) transverse bridge rails can be shortened to as short as 690 mm
(27.17 in) on the operator side and as short as 450 mm (17.72 in) at the rear.
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1.3.2 Dimensions with 13 ft (4 m) Transverse Bridge
Figure 1-6. Dimensions with the 4 m transverse bridge
Figure Callout Description

A Operator
1 Longitudinal rail
2 Transverse Bridge rail
3 Corrugated hose holder on the transverse track
4 Corrugated hose holder on the vertical carriage
Note: The 10 ft (3 m) transverse bridge rails can be shortened to as short as 960 mm

(97.8 in) on the operator side and as short as 500 mm (19.69 in) at the rear.
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1.3.3 Tube Support Arm Dimensions
Figure 1-7. Tube support arm dimensions
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1.3.4 Cable Inlet Dimensions
Figure 1-8. Cable inlet dimensions
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1.4 Specifications
1.4.1 General Specifications

Description Value or Range
External Heat Generation None
Main Power Supply 100–240 VAC 500 VA
Main Circuit Breaker 15 A (separate breaker
required for generator; see
generator manual)
Longitudinal Travel Range 136 in (3460 mm)
Transverse Travel Range with 10 ft (3 m) track 86.6 in (2200 mm)
Transverse Travel Range with 13 ft (4 m) track 140 in (3550 mm)
Vertical travel range 170.9 in (800 mm)
Total SID range 16–82.7 in (40–210 cm)
Minimum focus-ceiling distance 32.7 in (830 mm)
Length (longitudinal rail) 167 in (4250 mm)
Width (transverse rail) 119 –172 in ±0.4 in
(3030–4380 mm ±10 mm)
Room Height (standard) 104–118 in (2650–3000 mm)
Room Height (with telescope extension) 104–127 in (2650–3220 mm)
Vertical carriage dimensions L x W x H 27.2 x 24 x 19.4 in
(690 x 610 x 494 mm)
Dimensions of a longitudinal rail; L x W x H 167 x 3.11 x 3.19 in
(4250 x 79 x 81 mm)
Weight of tube support with transverse track, 10 ft 661 lb (300 kg)*
(3 m)
Weight of tube with transverse track, 4m 705 lb (320 kg)*
Weight of tube support 507 lb (230 kg)*
Weight of a longitudinal rail ~58.4 lb (26.5 kg)*
Rotation range around the vertical axis -154º to +182º
Rotation range around the horizontal axis ± 120º
Horizontal-axis mechanical detents -90º; 0º +90º
Vertical-axis mechanical detents -90º; 0º; +90º; +180º
Maximum speed in z-axis 0.11 m/s
Transverse track, 3m; L x W x H 126 x 31.5 x 9.84 in
(3200 x 800 x 250 mm)
Transverse track, 4m; L x W x H 173 x 31.5 x 9.84 in
(4400 x 800 x 250 mm)
Tube support L x W x H 66.9 x 40.6 x 53.1 in
(1700 x 1030 x 1350 mm)
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Description Value or Range

Weight of 3m transverse bridge 397 lb (180 kg)
Weight of 4m transverse bridge 489 lb (222 kg)
Weight of vertical carriage 805 lb (365 kg)
Degree of protection against the ingress of water: Ordinary
IEC 60601-1 Classification Class 1 Type B
Intertek ETL Certifications Conforms to AAMI Standard
ES60601-1
Certified to CSA Standard
C22.2 No. 60601-1
*Weights include collimator and tube.
1.4.2 Power Supply

The power supply unit (PSU) can be operated through the following input
voltage and frequency (nominal values):
Description Typical Maximum

Power Supply Un 100–240 VAC 3.6 Amps
Mains frequency fn * 50 Hz
60 Hz
* The PSU can function with mains frequencies of 50 and 60 Hz electric

conversion. This is not influenced by fluctuations, as specified in EN50160, up
to +4%/-6% and ±15% for island operation.
1.4.3 Environment Conditions

Description Transportation / Storage Operation
Admissible Ambient Tem- –4°F to +158°F +50°F to +95°F
perature (–20°C to +70°C) (+10°C to +35°+C)
Admissible Relative 10% to 95% 20% to 75%
Humidity not condensing
Admissible Barometric 50kPA to 106 kPa 70 kPa to 106 kPa
Pressure
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1.5 Label Locations

The OTC15-T overhead tube crane and associated components have
manufacturing and certification labels. These labels may contain the following
information:
• The full name and address of the manufacturer of the component
• The place, month, and year of manufacture
• The model number and serial number of the component
1.5.1 OTC15-T Label Locations

The location of the OTC15-T identification labels, and typical locations of
X-ray tube labels, are shown in Figure 1-9.
Crane Serial Plate

Touch Screen Serial Plate
X-Ray Tube Label (Cathode-Side

Cover, Top and/or Side)
Figure 1-9. OTC15-T and X-ray tube label locations, side view
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The location of the Siemens collimator identification labels are shown in the
following figures.
Figure 1-10. Labels at rear of Siemens collimator (typical)
Figure 1-11. Label on underside of Siemens collimator (typical)
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1.5.2 Equipment Label Symbols

The following table defines symbols typically used on component labels.
Potential hazard to operators, service personnel or equipment.
Dangerous voltage is present and accessible.
A protective earth terminal or ground.
Read and understand this manual before using this machine.

Failure to follow operating instructions can result in death or
serious injury.
IEC 60601-1 Type B classification. Type B equipment provides a

particular degree of protection against electric shock, particularly
regarding allowable leakage currents and reliability of the
protective earth connection (if present).
Dispose of this equipment according to local laws and regulations.

Because this equipment contains electronic components, dispose
of it separately from household waste. When the equipment
reaches its end of life, contact local authorities to learn about
disposal and recycling options.
This equipment emits sounds.
Alternating Current
This product contains no field serviceable parts.
Special cleaning instructions apply to this product.
This item is heavy and may pose a lift hazard.
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This item is a UL Classified Device.
This item is a UL Listed Device
This item is a UL Recognized Component
This item is a CSA Listed Device
This item is an ETL Listed Device
This is the date of manufacture.
This identifies a product manufacturer.
This device emits laser radiation.
This product is RoHS compliant. RoHS marks can vary greatly

from one product to the next.
This product meets the requirements of applicable EC directives.
1.6 Abbreviations
ACSS Automatic Cassette Size Sensing
AEC Automatic Exposure Control
AP Anteroposterior
APR Anatomically Programmable Radiography
AWG American Wire Gauge
BTU British Thermal Unit
CAN Controller Area Network
CDRH Center for Devices and Radiological Health
CE Communautés Européennes
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DAC Digital to Analog Converter

DAP Dose Area Product
DFMTS Digital Floor Mounted Tubestand
DEC Decubitus
DR Digital Radiography
ga Gauge
hPa Hecto Pascal
HT High Tension
ICRP International Commission on Radiological Protection
inHg Inches Mercury
IPM Intelligent Power Module
kN kiloNewton
kV kilovolt
kVp peak kilovolts
kW kilowatt
LAO Left Anterior Oblique
LAT lateral
mA milliampere
mAs milliampere second
MeV mega-electron Volt
NCRP National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
NIST National Institute for Standards and Technology
OBL oblique
PA posteroanterior
PBL Positive Beam Limitation
PID Patient ID
PN Patient Name
RAO Right Anterior Oblique
RPO Right Posterior Oblique
RHA Rotation, Horizontal Axis
RVA Rotation, Vertical Axis
SID Source-to-Image Distance
UL Underwriters Laboratories
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1.7 Glossary
AEC field — Commonly known as ionizing vector, the AEC field measures the
dose of X-ray in the interested region.
Angle of tube rotation — This is the angle of deviation from the vertical
direction when the tube rotates, and ranges from -180 to 180 degrees.
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) — AEC uses an ionization chamber or a
solid-state detector within the Bucky to command the X-ray generator to stop
the exposure when the correct image density is reached.
Automatic Tracking — Also referred to as auto-tracking; the ability of a
motorized tubestand or tube crane to automatically relocate the tubehead if a
receptor is moved, to maintain a match between the light field center and the
receptor center.
Bucky/Grid Cabinet — The component that includes a film cassette, AEC,
moving or stationary grid, and related components. In a Digital Radiology
System, the Bucky contains a Digital Radiology Detector instead of a film
cassette.
Collimator — Device that regulates the size and shape of the X-ray beam to
accurately localize the area of interest on the patient, while reducing overall
patient irradiation exposure.
DAP Meter — DAP (Dose Area Product) is a measurement of dose multiplied
by the dose area. A DAP meter is a sensor mounted to the underside of the
collimator that reports dosage information to the X-ray system.
Differential SID — A method for automatically measuring, calculating, and
reporting a SID value, which can be used by an automatic collimator and/or
displayed on a tubehead console. This feature requires position-reporting
potentiometers on the tube-support device and, if present, the elevating table.
Free Mode — Exposing position independent of a table or wallstand.
Generator — Device that supplies power to and controls the X-ray tube.
N — Newton, the amount of the net force required to accelerate a mass of 1
kilogram at a rate of 1 meter per second.
kVp — Peak kilo-volts, the highest energy of X-rays emitted by an X-ray tube
(equal to the peak applied tube voltage).
Longitudinal — Head-to-foot positioning of focal spot.
mAs — Milliampere-seconds. Combined with kVp, it indicates the dose of
X-rays.
PBL — Positive Beam Limitation; the ability to match the light field
dimensions to those of the film or detector. An automatic collimator adjusts
field length and width based on received SID information and on detector or
cassette size reporting from the receptor cabinet.
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Platform Tubemount — A platform-style assembly for mounting a tube,

collimator, and console/handlebar assembly to a tubestand. The trunnion
ring tubemount is an alternative to the platform tubemount.
Portrait Position — The long dimension parallel to the patient axis.
SID — Source to Image Distance; the distance from the source of the X-rays to
the film or detector plane.
Table Mode — Exposing position where the patient lays on a table.
Wall Mode — Exposing position where the patient stands in front of a
wallstand.
Technique Parameter — Any of the parameters describing the properties of
an X-ray beam exposure, including beam energy (kVp), beam intensity (mA),
duration (seconds), time-intensity factor (mAs), and at times, Source to Image
Distance (SID).
Transverse — Cross table (front-to-rear) travel of focal spot.
Trunnion Ring Tubemount — An assembly for mounting a tube, collimator,
and console/handlebar assembly to a tubestand. The tube is secured by two
rings, and the collimator mounts directly on the tube housing. The trunnion
ring tubemount is an alternative to the platform tubemount.
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2 Installation
Installation
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2.1 Pre-Installation Planning
The OTC15-T is shipped partially assembled. Before installation, perform the
following tasks:
• Review all installation, assembly and calibration instructions.
• Use the shipping order and any statement of work, job orders, client room
drawings, or special requirements to determine site-specific requirements
and client requests.
• Ensure that the physical location, conduit arrangement and junction boxes
are prepared for permanent installation of the tube crane.
• Verify that the site has sufficient power, networking, and utilities, and
meets safety requirements.
During installation, save all packing materials until after the installation is
complete.
Caution
Before delivery and installation, verify that the planned room is not
part of explosion-endangered areas.
Note: Do not subject the OTC15-T to extreme or fast temperature changes (both in
cold and hot environments), excessive dust, or high humidity.
2.1.1 Tube Support

Confirm that the following ceiling load limits will not be exceeded:
• The minimum load capacity per ceiling rail (e.g., Unistrut) with a hanger
spacing of 19.7–31.5 in (500–800 mm) is 1574 lbf (7.0 kN) of force.
• The minimum load capacity per hanger is 1124 lbf (5.0 kN) of force.
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• (*1) Mounting point distances of 26.58–53.15 in (675–1350 mm) are

possible with a rail overhang of 3.15–15.75 in (80–400 mm).
• At least 4 mounting points are required for each standard longitudinal
rail.
The specified loads include the static and dynamic loads up to a movement
speed of 2ft/s (0.6 m/s) in the Fy direction:
Direction Axis Holding Force per Mounting Point

Fx 607 lbf (2.7 kN)
Fy 472 lbf (2.1 kN)
Fz 1574 lbf (7.0 kN)
Table 2-1. Holding forces per mounting point with a rail overhang of 7.9 in (200 mm)
max.
The installation procedure assumes that transverse Unistrut rails are already
installed in the ceiling. Otherwise you can order Del Medical kit 112-5495G1.
This kit includes fastener materials for 7 mounting points per longitudinal
rail.
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2.1.2 Room Dimensions

Transverse Track Length Minimum Length x Width
10 ft (3 m) 194.89 x 143.7 in (4950 x 3650 mm)
13 ft (4 m) 194.89 x 196.85 in (4950 x 5000 mm)
Note: When planning room layout, allow for beam collision area space at the table
and wallstand.
Usable Table Height with

Room Height an SID of 1150 mm
Minimum height 105.12 in (2670 mm) 29.25 in (743 mm)
Maximum height without 113.6 x 119 in 37.58 in (954.5 mm)
telescope extension [mm] (2885 x 3020 mm)
Maximum height with tele- 121.46 x 126.77 in 37.58 in (954.5 mm)
scope extension [mm] (3085 x 3220 mm)
Small Rooms
In limited-space situations, it may be necessary to limit the movement range
of the carriage. For small rooms, you can reposition the end stops to any
location in the rails.
2.1.3 Tools Required:

• 2” x 4” x 2” Stud
• 7/64” T-hex wrench with 6” or greater shaft
• 15/16” open end wrench or equivalent adjustable wrench
• 1/4” torque wrench, 2–15 ft-lb (3–20 Nm)
• Anchor inserts and bolts (size determined by installer)
• Tin snips
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
• Power drill and masonry bit (size determined by installer)
• Set of hex wrenches
• Bubble level
• Set of metric Allen wrench attachments
• ESD equipment, Type 8501, 3M
• Rotation laser (optional)
• Digital spirit level
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2.2 Installation Procedure

At least 2 persons are required to perform this installation procedure. (Certain
tasks require 3 persons.)
Your shipment will arrive in 3 boxes as shown below. One box contains the
vertical carriage and the other 2 boxes contain the transverse bridge and 2
longitudinal rails.
Rail & Bridge Shipping Boxes Carriage Shipping Box
Figure 2-1. Shipping boxes
Note: Check all boxes for smaller boxes inside. The rail box contains a hardware kit
at the end. Do not destroy or discard these boxes until after the installation is complete
and verified.
2.2.1 Unpacking
1. Move the carriage crate to the approximate position where it will be
installed.
2. The crate contains the OTC assembly and accessories. Unpack everything
but the accessories card; leave the card as it is for now.
3. Remove the parts and parts list from the installation kit transport crate
(Figure 2-2).
Diagonal Spacer Gauge
Perpendicular
Spacer Gauges (2)
Rail Holders (2)
Figure 2-2. Installation kit parts
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Warning
If the distance between the longitudinal rails is too great, the vertical
carriage may fall and cause injury or damage. Use the spacing
template provided.
2.2.2 Shortening the Longitudinal Rails (Optional)

1. Cut the longitudinal rails with a power saw or by hand. During the
assembly, orient the 2 rails so that their uncut ends are on the same side.
Figure 2-3. Longitudinal rail marking
Note: If you saw the longitudinal rails by hand, use a carpenter’s square
(Figure 2-3) to mark the cutting line at a right angle. Notch all sides of the rail
approximately 1/10 in (3 mm) with the hand saw so the saw has a guide while
cutting. File off the burrs on the sawed edges.
2. Place an end stop (3 in Figure 2-4) on each end of the sawed longitudinal
rail and secure it in place so it does not protrude from the end of the rail.
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Mark the required holes by tightening the Allen-head set screws (4) to
leave a mark.
Figure 2-4. End stop
3. Drill holes into the rail on the marked locations (5 in Figure 2-5) with a
9/32 in (7 mm) drill bit, approximately 5 mm deep. Place the untreated
end of the rail on a solid surface as shown and note the position of the
profile rail. Mark a distance of 2.96 in (75 mm) and 5.51 in (140 mm) on the
outside edge of the rail.
Figure 2-5. Marked location
2.2.3 Extending the Longitudinal Rails (Optional)

You can extend the length of the longitudinal rails by up to 6.97 ft (2.125 m)
for auto-track systems and up to 13.94 ft (4.25 m) for manual-track systems. To
do this, order kit 112-5093G1. This kit includes instructions.
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2.2.4 Mounting the Longitudinal Rails
Warning
The ceiling rails can come loose from the ceiling and cause a risk to
personnel. Use Allen screws with a strength class of 8.8 and tighten
securely.
1. Unpack the longitudinal rails.

2. Determine the external mounting points for the rear longitudinal rail with
the help of the project or room plan.
3. Insert 2 Unistrut nuts (packed with the vertical carriage) in each of the 2
outer Unistrut rails, for the rail holders.
4. Mount the 2 rail holders loosely at the outer mounting points using 2
M10x40 Allen screws for each rail holder.
5. Slide the rear longitudinal rail (2 in Figure 2-6) into the rail holders (1).
Figure 2-6. Rail holders
Note: The overhang (X) must be equal at both ends and between 3 in (80 mm)
and 15 in (400 mm).
6. Position the longitudinal rail according to the project plan.
7. Insert 2 Unistrut nuts into the Unistrut rails at each inner mounting point
(3).
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8. For each inner mounting point, insert a tab above the rail and install the 2
clamping blocks and Allen bolts on each side of the rail. See Figure 2-7.
Unistrut
Unistrut Nut
Tab
Clamping Block
Allen Bolt
Rail
Figure 2-7. Longitudinal rail attachment to Unistrut
9. For each of the 2 outer mounting points, remove the rail holder and repeat
step 8.
10. Determine the required spacing of the longitudinal rails and the correct
location for the front longitudinal rail.
11. For the front longitudinal rail, repeat step 2 through step 9.
2.2.5 Adjusting the Rail Spacing
Warning
Incorrect spacing of the rails can cause the tube crane to fall, resulting
in serious injury or death. Use only the distances defined in this
manual.
1. Loosen the front longitudinal rail enough so that it can be moved.

2. Locate the 3 spacer gauges (1 in Figure 2-8) in the installation kit, and
attach them loosely to the longitudinal rails as shown. Ensure that the
gauge ends (2) contact the inner walls of the rails. Swing the bracket (3) up
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to clamp the meet the bottom of the rail and turn the screw (4) just enough
to hold the bracket up.
Figure 2-8. Spacer gauges
3. Move the spacer gauges so that they are exactly 90 degrees from the
longitudinal rails, which will allow their maximum distance between the
rails.
4. Confirm the rail spacing from the inside edge of the gauge to the inside
edge of the longitudinal rails (Figure 2-9) as follows:
• 10 ft (3 m) transverse bridge: 55” ± 0.08” or 1397 mm ± 2 mm
• 13 ft (4 m) transverse bridge: 86.14” ± 0.08” or 2128 mm ± 2 mm.
Figure 2-9. Longitudinal rail spacing
Warning
Incorrect distance between rails can cause serious injury or death by a
falling ceiling rail. Use only distances defined in this manual.
2.2.6 Aligning the Longitudinal Rail Ends

1. Locate the longer measuring gauge (without the hinged bracket; 6 in
Figure 2-10). Place the points of 1 end of the gauge into the 2 holes (7) near
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the end of the front longitudinal rail and set it diagonally against the rear
longitudinal rail. Mark this point on the rear rail with a pencil. Measure
and note the distance D from the mark to the end of the rail.
Figure 2-10. Rail distance measuring gauge
2. Place the points of 1 end of the gauge into the 2 holes near the end of the
rear longitudinal rail and set it diagonally against the front longitudinal
rail. Mark this point on the front rail. Measure and note the distance from
the mark to the end of the rail
3. Compare the measured distances of the front and rear rails. These must be
equal within 2 mm.
4. If the 2 distances are not equal, move the front rail either left or right to
correct, and repeat step 1 through step 3.
2.2.7 Leveling and Securing the Longitudinal Rails

1. Determine the lowest point of the longitudinal rails with a tubing water
level.
2. Bring all rail mounting points to the same level with the equalizing shim
washers (included in the shipment).
Note: The difference in height must not exceed 2mm over the length of 13 ft (4 m).
3. Tighten all mounting screws to a torque of 37 ft-lb (50 Nm).

4. Remove the spacer gauges.
2.2.8 Installing End Stops

1. Locate the 4 end stops with the rubber bumpers and associated parts (see
Figure 2-11).
2. Use 2 countersunk M6x8 mm Allen-head screws to attach the tab to the
end stop, but attach these very loosely.
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3. Slide the end stop into the rail. While sighting into the 2 end stop holes,
position the end stop so that these holes align with the 2 recessed holes in
the rail.
4. Insert the rubber bumper into the end stop as shown in Figure 2-11, and
secure with the 2 headless Allen setscrews. Turn in the setscrews until
they set into the recessed rail holes and are flush with the bumper surface.
5. Tighten the 2 countersunk screws that attach the end stop and tab. You
can access the Allen heads via holes through the bumper.
6. Go back and tighten the setscrews to 2.2 ft-lb (3 Nm).
7. Repeat for the other 3 end stops.
Headless Countersunk
Setscrews Screws
End Stop
Bumper
Tab
Figure 2-11. End stop assembly
Warning
To avoid serious injury, tighten all screws to the defined torque.
Note: Do not remove the protective film of the longitudinal rails until after
installation of the vertical carriage.
2.2.9 Shortening the Transverse Bridge (Optional)

Refer to the room plan for length values.
The 10 ft (3 m) transverse bridge can be shortened by up to 2.26 ft. (690 mm)
on the operator's side (5 in Figure 2-12) and up to 17.72 in (450 mm) on the
rear (4).
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The 13 ft (4 m) transverse bridge can be shortened by up to 37.8 in (960 mm) at

the operator's side and up to 19.7 in (500 mm) at the rear.
Shorten Shorten
Up To 19.7” Up To 37.8”
End
End Cover
Cover
Rear Front (Operator Side)
Figure 2-12. Maximum bridge shortening values
1. Remove the end cover and the end stops of the transverse bridge.
2. Shorten the rails according to the room plan. When shortening the rails,
make sure that the toothed belt affixed under the rails is cut off cleanly.
3. Reinsert the end stops (1 in Figure 2-13) and mark the required holes with
the Allen screws (2).
4. Remove the end stops and drill the marked locations with a 9/32 in (7
mm) drill bit, approximately 0.2 in (5 mm) deep.
Figure 2-13. Transverse bridge end stops
5. Reinstall the end stops per “Installing End Stops” on page 2-10.
6. If the back is shortened, relocate the corrugated hose holder at the end of
the bridge track.
7. Pull the corrugated hose back through the mount and reinstall the
transverse bridge cover.
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2.2.10 Mounting the Vertical Carriage to the Transverse Bridge

1. On the vertical carriage, remove the 4 screws from the yellow shipping
plate, and remove the shipping plate (Figure 2-14).
Shipping Plate
Figure 2-14. Shipping plate removal
2. Loosen the 4 roller bearing set screws (1 in Figure 2-15) and push the roller
bearings in.
Figure 2-15. Vertical carriage roller bearing set screws
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Caution
To avoid damage to the vertical carriage, do not further tighten the
shipping cradle securing screws.
3. Ensure that the stop detent assembly (2 in Figure 2-16) is pushed all the
way back to the stop, to avoid breaking off the sensors.
Figure 2-16. Detent assembly
4. Position the vertical carriage (still attached to its yellow shipping cradle)
under the longitudinal rails, correctly oriented.
5. With 2 persons, position and hold the transverse bridge over the vertical
carriage, making sure the front of the bridge faces away from the back
wall. Lower the bridge so that its rails are level with the vertical carriage
roller bearings. Extend all 4 roller bearings into the rails, and secure them
with the black (wider) spacers (4 in Figure 2-17).
Figure 2-17. Roller bearing spacer
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6. Tighten the set screws (5, below) to 10 ft-lb (13 Nm).
7. From below, secure the hose pivot arm with a countersink screw at the
hole (8) in Figure 2-18.
8. If the hose hits against the wall, reposition the pivot arm using one of the
alternative holes (9 in Figure 2-18) instead of the standard hole (8).
Figure 2-18. Pivot arm mounting holes
9. Attach the rear hose mount as shown in Figure 2-19. The adjustable tab,
with 2 screws, is already in the rail, and the hose mount is already
attached to the hose. Allow 2 in (5 cm) distance from the rear of the hose
mount to the rear of the rail.
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10. Attach the front hose mount in the same manner as the rear hose mount.
The front of the hose mount should be nominally flush with the back edge
of the longitudinal rail.
Longitudinal Rail
2 in (5 cm)
Rear Hose Mount
Front Hose Mount
Figure 2-19. Hose mount installation
11. Plug in the connectors labeled X310 and X311 (Figure 2-20).
X310 and X311 Connectors
Figure 2-20. X310 and X311 connectors
2.2.11 Cable Harness Extension (13 ft [4 m] Transverse Bridge Only)

1. Locate the U-cover, which is supplied with the 13 ft (4 m) transverse
bridge. This will be used to extend the cable harness.
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2. Initially the cable harness assembly is mounted as shown in Figure 2-21.

Remove the rear hose holder (13) from the bracket of the harness holder
assembly by removing the 2 screws (12).
13
12
Figure 2-21. Cable harness assembly
3. Move the rear hose holder back to pull out cables from the hose. Then
mount this hose holder into the rear of the U-cover (Figure 2-22), using the
2 screws from the previous step.
4. Attach the U-cover (Figure 2-22) to the bracket at the bridge to determine
the position of the front harness holder.
Support Bracket
U-cover
Figure 2-22. U-cover attachment at rear
U-cover
Support Bracket
Figure 2-23. U-cover at rear, alternate view
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5. Mount the bracket of the harness holder (16 in Figure 2-24) to the front end
of the U cover with a screw (17) and mount the harness holder to the
bridge (18).
18
16
17
Figure 2-24. Harness holder mounting
2.2.12 Changing the Hose Angle (Optional)

If the corrugated hose touches or is too close to the wall, you can angle the
hose outlet downward. The outlet is located on the left of the vertical carriage.
1. Slightly loosen the screw at the rotation point on the left (19 in
Figure 2-25), and then completely remove the screw on the right (20).
2. Turn the outlet so it is facing down. Tighten the 2 screws (21 in
Figure 2-25) again.
21
19
20
Figure 2-25. Turning the hose outlet downward
Caution
When turning the cable outlet, avoid crushing the cables.
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2.2.13 Adjusting the Tube Unit Weight

The tube and collimator combined weight must total a minimum of 68.4 lb (31
kg). If they do not (for example, if using a lighter Toshiba E7239 or E7242
tube), you can add 1 or 2 4.4 lb (2 kg) counterbalance weights (not included,
but order-able) with the following procedure:
1. Inspect the mounting and test the function of the stop detent solenoids in
the transverse bridge and the vertical carriage.
2. To mount the counterbalance weights (not included), use M6 screws at the
as shown in Figure 2-26, positions (1) and/or (2) on the tube arm support.
Figure 2-26. Tube unit counterbalance weights
Note: Additional counterbalance weights are not necessary when using a Del
Medical installed tube and collimator combination.
2.2.14 Mounting the Transverse Bridge on the Longitudinal Rails

1. Ensure that the longitudinal movement potentiometer (see “B301
Longitudinal Movement Potentiometer” on page 7-5) is pulled away from
the longitudinal rail via a cable tie.
2. Ensure that the transverse movement potentiometer (see “B302 Transverse
Movement Potentiometer” on page 7-17) is physically disengaged from
the toothed belt via a cable tie.
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3. Loosen the 2 eccentrics (Figure 2-27) for the transverse bridge, adjust them
to the middle position, and re-tighten them.
Eccentrics
Figure 2-27. Eccentrics location
Caution
Ensure the eccentrics are tightened, to avoid damage to the bearings.
4. Loosen the guide bearings for the transverse bridge by loosening the set
screws, checking for easy movement, and moving them all the way back.
5. Ensure that the transverse bridge is correctly oriented, with the brake
plate aligned with the rear longitudinal rail (Figure 2-28).
6. Hook on the chain hoists at the distances from the longitudinal rails
shown in Figure 2-28: 8.66 in (220 mm) (2, rear rail) and 13.78 in (350 mm)
(3, front rail).
Rear
Brake Plate
Front
Figure 2-28. Chain hoist distances
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Warning
If mounted incorrectly or if the hoist chains are attached improperly,
the vertical carriage can fall and cause injury or damage. Secure the
vertical carriage and transverse bridge from movement.
7. Slowly and carefully hoist the bridge so that the bridge roller bearings are
at the same height as the longitudinal rails.
8. Insert the roller bearings into the longitudinal rails. Ensure that the roller
bearings are set fully into the rails, and that the bridge/carriage assembly
is held securely.
9. While 2 people hold the shipping cradle, remove the 4 screws (4 in
Figure 2-29) that hold the vertical carriage to the shipping cradle. Slowly
and carefully lower the shipping cradle and remove it from the area.
Figure 2-29. Disconnecting the shipping cradle
Caution
Use caution when lowering the shipping cradle, to avoid damage to
the touchscreen.
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10. Remove the chain hoists. Adjust the middle counter bearings with the
eccentrics (8) so they are free from backlash, and secure them with the set
screws.
Figure 2-30. Eccentrics location
11. Release the latching mechanism for the telescope counterbalance (9 in

Figure 2-31).
Figure 2-31. Counterbalance latching mechanism
Caution
Ensure the eccentrics are tightened, to avoid damage to the bearings.
2.2.15 Inserting the Stop Detents

8 stop detents are included in the shipment; 4 are inserted in the transverse
bridge, and the other 4 are shipped uninstalled.
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1. Arrange the 8 stop detents according to the position of the Bucky

wallstand (optional). See Figure 2-32.
Configuration 1 Configuration 2
Figure 2-32. Detent configuration
2. Configuration 1 (Figure 2-32): With the Bucky wallstand (WS) on the right
or the left next to the table (T), insert 4 detents into the longitudinal rail
and 4 detents into the transverse bridge.
Configuration #2 (Figure 2-32): With the Bucky wallstand (WS) in front of
or behind the table (T), insert 2 detents into the longitudinal rail and 6
detents into the transverse bridge.
2.2.16 Installing the Toothed Belt on the Longitudinal Rail

The longitudinal toothed belt, used for ACSS, affixes to the back side of the
rear longitudinal rail.
1. Measure and mark the location for the toothed belt. See Figure 2-33. The
distance from the top edge of the toothed belt to the top edge of the
longitudinal rail must be 2.05–2.13 in, or 52–54 mm.
2. Affix the self-adhering toothed belt to the longitudinal rail.
2.1 in ± 0.05 in
(53 mm ± 2 mm)
Toothed Belt
Figure 2-33. Toothed belt location on the rear longitudinal rail
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2.2.17 Installing the Telescope Extension (Optional)

The optional telescope extension kit includes an instructions document. Refer
to that document during the kit installation.
2.3 Counterbalance Lockup Due to Rough Transport

During shipping or transportation, a rough jolt can cause the counterbalance
spring pulley safety mechanism to lock up. This will prevent any up/down
movement of the column. If this situation occurs, follow the procedure in this
section to unlock the spring pulley.
Caution
Use this procedure only if the lockup occurs on a new unit during
transport prior to installation.
Unlock Procedure
1. Apply a small amount of upward force to the tubehead and confirm that
you can move it upward. This verifies that the spring in the spring pulley
is not loose.
2. Locate the stored M3 x 50 locking pin screw (Figure 2-34) and remove it
from its storage clip.
Locking Pin Location
Locking Pin Screw
Figure 2-34. Locking pin screw location
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3. Insert the locking pin screw into the locking pin and tighten it
(Figure 2-35).
Locking Pin Locking Pin with Screw Inserted
Figure 2-35. Locking pin screw insertion
4. Pull the screw (and attached locking pin) out away from the housing until
you feel it unlock with a click. See Figure 2-36. You may need to jiggle the
column up and down while pulling.
Pull Out
Figure 2-36. Unlocking the safety lock
5. Remove the locking pin screw from the locking pin, and return it to its
storage clip.
6. Test the up/down motion of the column. Confirm that you can move the
tubehead up and down with a small amount of force.
2.4 Mechanical Inspection
2.4.1 Inspecting/Calibrating the Brakes

The following procedures apply to brakes on both the longitudinal rails and
the transverse bridge rails.
1. Verify that the brake pad (Figure 2-37) is evenly flat against the surface of
the rail. If not, continue to the next step. Otherwise, go to step 5.
2. Loosen the 4 brake mounting screws.
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3. Slide the brake up against the surface of the rail. The brake pad must lie
evenly flat against the surface of the rail.
4. While holding the brake in place, tighten the 4 mounting screws. Apply
Loctite® 243 to the mounting screws.
Rail
Brake Pad
Mounting Screw
(1 of 4)
Adjustment Nuts
Figure 2-37. Brake calibration
Warning
Failure to tighten all screws and apply Loctite 243 can cause brakes to
become loose, and result in injury.
5. Turn each of 2 adjustment nuts counterclockwise until they meet the C

retaining washer.
6. Repeat this procedure for the remaining transverse and longitudinal
brakes.
2.4.2 Inspecting/Calibrating the Stop Detent Locks

The following procedures apply to the stop detent locks on both the
longitudinal rails and the transverse bridge rails.
Longitudinal Stop Detents

1. Viewing from above the transverse bridge, verify that the gap between
both stop detent sensor tabs and the rail is 1/32 in. See Figure 2-39. If not,
continue to the next step.
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2. From the underside of the transverse bridge, loosen the 4 mounting

screws. See Figure 2-38.
Figure 2-38. Longitudinal stop detent assembly mounting screws, as viewed from
below
3. From above the transverse bridge, Adjust the detent assembly so that the
gap between each stop detent sensor tab and the rail is 1/32 in. See
Figure 2-39.
Gap (right-side tab)
Figure 2-39. Longitudinal stop detent tab-to-rail gap, right-side tab shown
4. Retighten the 4 mounting screws.
Transverse Stop Detents

1. Viewing from below the top of the vertical carriage, verify that the gap
between both stop detent sensor tabs and the rail is 1/32 in. See Figure
2-40 on page 2-28. If not, continue to the next step.
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2. Loosen the 4 mounting screws. See Figure 2-40.
Mounting Screws
Gap
Figure 2-40. Transverse stop detent assembly
3. Adjust the detent assembly so that the gap between each stop detent
sensor tab and the rail is 1/32 in and even at both ends.
4. Retighten the 4 mounting screws.
Caution
Fore each detent lock subassembly, ensure both detent lock tab gaps
are the same, so that the subassembly is positioned flatly and evenly
against the rail.
2.4.3 Positioning of the Stop Detents
Note: Allow only trained personnel to set or adjust detents.
Note: For reliable detection of each individual detent, set a minimal distance of 1.6 in
(40 mm) between 2 stops (approximately 5.9 in [150 mm] center-to-center).
1. Move the tube crane to the first position to be set. Note or mark this
position.
2. Move the tube crane away.
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3. Slide the detent to the noted position and tighten the set screws slightly,
leaving them loose enough to still allow movement and repositioning.
Figure 2-41. Detent stop
4. Move the tubehead over the detent so that it locks to the detent. You
should now be able to move the tubehead and detent together.
5. Using the collimator tape measure, adjust the tubehead to its exact SID
position.
6. Unlock the tubehead from the detent and move the tubehead away from
the detent. (Do not allow the detent to slip or move.)
7. Tighten the detent set screws.
8. Repeat this procedure for the remaining detents.
2.4.4 Roller Bearing Inspection
Warning
Tighten all roller bearing wheels during installation to prevent the
bridge or carriage from falling.
Transverse Bridge Roller Bearing Inspection

1. Verify that the 4 roller bearings in the transverse track are fully inserted
(Figure 2-42) in the longitudinal rail, and that spacers are present. The 4
set screws must be tightened to a torque of 12 ft-lb (16 Nm).
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If not, adjust the roller bearings correctly and tighten the set screws to the
specified torque.
Spacer
Set Screw
Figure 2-42. Transverse bridge roller bearings
2. Verify that spacers are installed between the roller bearings and the roller
bearing mounts to keep the roller bearings extended into the rails.
Vertical Carriage Roller Bearing Inspection
Warning
To avoid serious injury, tighten all screws to their defined torque.
1. Verify that the 4 roller bearings in the vertical carriage are inserted up to
the stop in the guide profile in the transverse bridge track. The 4 set screws
must be tightened to a torque of 10 ft-lb (13 Nm).
If not, adjust the roller bearings correctly and tighten the set screws to the
specified torque.
2. Verify that spacers are installed between the roller bearings and the roller
bearing mounts to keep the roller bearings extended into the rails.
2.4.5 End Stop Inspection
Warning
If the end stops are not installed correctly, the transverse bridge can
roll off the end of the rails, possibly causing serious injury or death.
1. Check the end stops (Figure 2-43) and rubber bumpers in all longitudinal
rails and transverse bridge rails for secure seating.
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2. If necessary, retighten each of the 4 screws (2 Allen-head countersunk

screws and 2 Allen setscrews) for each end stop. Torque for the setscrews
should be 2.2 ft-lb (3 Nm).
Countersunk
Screws
Allen
Setscrews
End Stop
With Bumper
Figure 2-43. End stops
2.5 Component and Power Connections

Make component electrical connections at this time.
The type, make, or model of table, wallstand, or generator used in an
OTC15-T-based system can vary. This affects how connections are made. This
manual addresses component connections in only a general manner.
The X-ray tube and collimator are already installed and integrated with the
OTC15-T. The following connections (as applicable) must still be made:
• grounding
• generator
• X-ray table (and associated receptor)
• wallstand (and associated receptor)
• DR system
Cables at the OTC15-T crane are already connected and routed through the
cable hose. To make external component connections, locate the cable by its
126-XXXX number and connect it to the component according to the following
directions.
For additional connection details, refer to the installation documentation for
the appropriate component.
2.5.1 Grounding Connections

Make or verify the following ground connections.
1. From the hose end, locate the main chassis ground wire (green/yellow,
8 AWG) and connect it to the power switch box ground bar (see
Figure 2-44).
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2. From the hose end, locate the X-ray tube ground wire (green/yellow,
10 AWG) and connect it to the generator H.V. tank ground stud.
Ground Bar
Figure 2-44. Power switch box ground bar
2.5.2 Generator Connections

The OTC15-T communicates with the generator regarding exposure
parameters and status. Additional cabling provides connection with the X-ray
tube, collimator, power switch box, and, if used, the DR workstation.
For an IN Series generator, make or verify the following generator
connections.
1. Use a 126-5481G1 cable to connect the generator Room Interface board to
the OTC15-T power switch box as follows:
IN-Series Generator Room Interface OTC15-T Power Switch Box

Designation Color Designation Color
TB7 (any terminal) black TB3-4 black
TB9 (any terminal) red TB3-5 red
2. From the hose end, locate the 126-5433G1 cable and connect it to the
generator Room Interface board to as follows:
Designation Color
TB2-6 black
TB2-7 red
generator CPU-J2 connector.
For a CM Series generator, make or verify the following generator
connections.
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1. Use a 126-5481G1 cable to connect the generator HV Auxiliary board to

the OTC15-T power switch box as follows:
CM-Series Generator HV Auxiliary OTC15-T Power Switch Box

J2-10 black TB3-4 black
J2-8 red TB3-5 red
generator to as follows:
Designation Color
J2-4 black
J2-3 red
generator J22 connector.
4. If DAP is used. From the hose end, locate the DAP cable and connect it to
the generator J4 connector.
2.5.3 Table Connections

The OTC15-T communicates with the table regarding height tracking, cassette
size, and Bucky control.
Make or verify the following table connections.
1. From the hose end, locate the 126-5411G1 and 126-5411G2 cables.
2. From cable 126-5411G1, connect J203 to the table J203 connector
(Figure 2-45).
J206
J203
Figure 2-45. EV800 table main PC board J203 and J206 location
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3. Also from the 126-5411G1 cable, connect the connector labeled PA to the
table’s SID pot cable (Figure 2-46).
SID Pot Connect PA to this
Figure 2-46. EV800 table SID pot location
4. From cables 126-5411G1 and 126-5411G2, which both terminate at

connector J206, connect J206 to the table J206 connector.
Note: J206 must be wired as follows. Use this table if the J206 connector is not
already wired to the 2 cables:
Cable Color J206 Pin Signal

126-5411G1 black/red 1 GND
red/white 2 T_EXPRDY
126-5411G2 green/yellow 3 T_BUKDRV
blue 4 NEUTRAL
brown 5 LINE
5. Connect a 126-5431G1 or 126-5431G2 cable (table power) from the power

switch box to the table as follows:
Power Switch Box EV800 Table

TB2-1 (PE) green/yellow TB102-3 (PE) green/yellow
TB2-3 (L1) brown TB102-1 (L1) brown
TB2-5 (L2) blue TB102-2 (L2) blue
2.5.4 Wallstand Connections

The OTC15-T communicates with the wallstand regarding height tracking,
cassette size, and Bucky control. Make or verify the following table
connections.
wallstand according to the wallstand connection instructions. For an
example, see Chapter 7, 034-5122 sheet 2, on page 8-4.
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wallstand according to the wallstand connection instructions. For an
example, see Chapter 7, 034-5122 sheet 2, on page 8-4.
2.5.5 DelWorks DR System Connections (Optional)

The OTC15-T communicates with the DelWorks DR system via CAN bus and
Ethernet. Make or verify the following table connections.
DelWorks sync box CAN connector.
2. From the hose end, locate the Cat 5 cable and connect it to the DelWorks
Ethernet switch.
2.5.6 Power Connections

The OTC15-T receives power from the switch box (Figure 2-47).
120 VAC Input Power Terminals
Figure 2-47. Power switch box
1. Route 120 VAC power into the power switch box.

2. Make connections per Figure 2-47.
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2.6 Initial Calibration

After installation, perform the following inspection and calibration
procedures to confirm proper installation of the OTC15-T. After other system
components are installed (e.g., generator, table, wallstand, etc.) see Chapter 3,
“Calibration and Adjustments”.
2.6.1 Initial Collimator-Table Alignment

1. Move the tube unit to the desired test spot over the floor.
2. Set the tube unit vertically to the minimum SID and switch on the light
localizer. Mark on the floor where the light field crosshairs appears.
3. Move the tube unit to the maximum SID. The measured drift in the
working range must not exceed ±0.4 in (±10 mm). If it does, proceed to the
next step.
4. To correct a transversal drift, perform the following steps:
a. Slightly loosen the 2 screws (10 in Figure 2-48) on the tube bracket.
Slightly loosen the screws (11) until you can turn the tube.
Figure 2-48. Tube screws
b. Rotate the X-ray Tube within the trunnion and retighten the screws.
c. Re-test for transversal drift.
Note: This step may vary depending on tube mount types. For example, a
platform tube mount may require loosening of upper hinge screws and adjustment
of lower hinge-angle screws.
5. To correct a longitudinal drift, see “RHA, Rotation Around Horizontal
Axis” on page 3-9.
2.6.2 Wallstand Drift Adjustment

1. Use a spirit level to verify that the wallstand is plumb and level.
2. Point the tube unit at the wallstand and move it to the minimum SID.
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3. Switch on the light localizer.

4. Mark where the light field crosshairs appears.
5. Move the tube unit to the maximum SID.
6. The measured drift in the working range must not exceed ±3 mm.
7. To correct for horizontal drift, perform the following steps:
a. Use an Allen key to loosen the safety screw (12 in Figure 2-49).
b. Use an open-end wrench to slightly turn the hex screw (13).
c. Retighten the safety screw, then recheck the drift.
Figure 2-49. Safety Screw
d. Move out of the stop position. Use an Allen key to loosen the safety
screw (14 in Figure 2-50). Use an open-end wrench to slightly turn the
hex screw (15). Retighten the safety screw. Recheck the drift.
Figure 2-50. Hex Screw
8. To correct for vertical drift, see “RHA, Rotation Around Horizontal Axis”
on page 3-9.
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2.6.3 Table Parallelism

1. Position the tube unit over the table, toward the front edge.
2. Switch on the collimator light localizer. You see the red crosshairs. Move
the stand in the longitudinal direction.
3. The crosshairs must move parallel to the edge of the table, within 1% of
SID.
4. If needed, reposition the table to be parallel with the tube unit
longitudinal movement.
2.6.4 Component Compatibility Option Settings

Set the component compatibility DIP switches and option jumpers according
to the following information.
Rear View of Vertical Carriage
WSW1/WSW2
(I/O Board) SW1
(SCU Board)
Figure 2-51. Component compatibility option locations on I/O and SCU boards
SCU Component Compatibility DIP Switches

Set all 4 DIP switches to Off, unless otherwise instructed.
Note: Switch SW1-4, when set to On, enables the debug port. This switch is for
Technical Support use only.
I/O Tilting Wallstand Compatibility Options

If the OTC15-T system includes a tilting wallstand, set the tilt angle jumper
options, located on the I/O board. You must set both option jumpers to the
same position together as follows:
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DIGIT. The tilting wallstand uses switches to report if the wallstand is tilted
or straight.
ALOG. The tilting wallstand uses pots to report a continuously variable tilt
angle value.
2.6.5 Vertical Carriage Cover Installation

If you will soon perform calibration, leave these covers off and install them
after calibration.
1. Install the front cover panel with 4 paneling screws.
2. Install the rear cover panel with 4 paneling screws.
Front Cover Screws (4 total)
Rear Cover Screws (4 total)
Figure 2-52. Vertical carriage covers
2.7 Service Mode and Configuration

You use the OTC15-T Handlebar Console to perform the following functions:
• movement of the tube/collimator assembly, via the handlebars and
motion-control buttons (Chapter 5, “Operation”)
• setting of technique parameters, via the touchscreen (Chapter 5,
“Operation”)
• maintenance tasks, via the touchscreen (this chapter)
• calibration procedures, also via the touchscreen (Chapter 3, “Calibration
and Adjustments”)
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2.7.1 Power Up
You turn the OTC15-T Overhead Tube Crane on and off with the X-ray
generator power switch. Turn on the generator and the touchscreen boots up
to the main screen.
2.7.2 Service Panel

You access the service panel via the pulldown menu. To do this, touch DEL
MEDICAL. The pulldown menu presents the following functions or displays:
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Press Service. A password entry key pad drops down. Enter 1234 and press
ENTER. You see the Service Panel screen.
Figure 2-53. Service Panel
Main Configuration keypad
Longitudinal
pulldown Axis
menu
Lateral Axis
Vertical Axis
Geometry
Service Calibration
Panel Tracking
Sensors
Reset RAM
Diagnostics
Test Displays
Oscilloscope
Display I/O
Figure 2-54. Service Panel menu map
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2.7.3 Configuration
From the Service Panel, select Configuration. Check the boxes you choose to
activate. In the lower section, press on a gray box to activate the keypad and
change the value, then press ENTER.
Figure 2-55. Configuration panel (default configuration shown)
Configuration Checkbox Settings

Use the following checkboxes to customize the OTC15-T software. Checking a
box either enables a feature, selects an option, or identifies an equipment type.
Display Inches. Display/input all distance values in inches, not millimeters.
Enable Bucky. Enable communication with a wall or table Bucky-Potter grid.
Variable Horizontal SID. Allow an exposure at any SID value, not just at the
detents.
CM Series Generator. Your generator is a Del Medical CM Series generator.
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Complement RVA. Define the tubehead RVA orientation for front or rear
wallstand use. When rotating the tubehead for wallstand use, the operator
must use only the Complement RVA option selected in this screen.
Complement RVA Complement RVA

Figure 2-56. Wallstand orientation options
Manual Collimator. Your collimator does not support ACSS.

Verbose Message. For service personnel when a text-collecting device is
connected to the serial port at the rear of the handlebar console. This option
enables the OTC15-T to send text through this port.
Tilting Wall Stand. The enabled wallstand is a tilting wallstand.
Enable Table. The OTC15-T uses a table.
Table Rotate Tray. Check this box if the table is equipped with a digital
detector with a rotating tray. The OTC15-T then recognizes only trays with a
17x14 inch dimension.
Auto Lamp. The collimator automatically turns on the size indication lamp
when you move the tube unit, and also turns it off after it is idle for the
number of Lamp Timer seconds configured.
Resize On Move. Enable the collimator to continuously resize (ACSS) while
you move the tube unit.
Background Diagnostics. Allow background diagnostics to exit the OTC15-T
application upon encountering an error. When unchecked, if the OTC15-T
application encounters an error, it reports this error and continues to run.
Enable Wall Stand. The OTC15-T uses a wallstand.
Wall Stand Rotate Tray. Check this box if the wallstand is equipped with a
digital detector and rotating tray. The OTC15-T then recognizes only 17x14-
inch trays. You must also set these dimensions in the Fixed Size field.
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Wallstand Orientation. Press this to select wallstand orientation from a

dropdown list.
Rear Wallstand
D Mode
Left Wallstand Right Wallstand

A Mode B Mode
Front Wallstand
C Mode
Figure 2-57. Wallstand orientation options
Collimator Tracking. Your collimator supports ACSS.
Configuration Value Settings

Fill in the values according to your facility needs. When you press a value box,
a numeric keypad appears for you to enter the value.
Lamp Timer. The number of seconds the collimator size indicator lamp stays
on after you stop moving the tube unit.
Over Temp. The threshold temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, after which the
temperature sensor in the power supply turns on the power supply fan.
Column Top Limit. Set a limit other than the full travel distance for maximum
vertical height.
Bottom Limit. Set a limit other than the full travel distance for the lowest point
you can move the tube unit.
Tracking Filter. Noise filter setting for the position-tracking cable connections.
A value of 1 provides no filtering, and values approaching 0 increase filtering.
Bucky Filter. Noise filter setting for the Bucky cable connections. A value of 1
provides no filtering, and values approaching 0 increase filtering.
Fixed Size T W. The table detector width.
Fixed Size W W. The wallstand detector width.
Fixed Size T L. The table detector length.
Fixed Size W L. The wallstand detector length.
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Table Image Offset. For typical use, leave this value at 0. For special
applications set this to the distance from the table surface to the film or
detector plane (typically 3.0 in).
Wall Image Offset. For typical use, leave this value at 0. For special
applications set this to distance from the wallstand surface to the film or
detector plane (typically 1.5 in).
Note: If you set image offsets to 0, then during calibration you must pull the tape
measure to the actual image plane, not the table or wallstand surface.
Angle Offset. An internal inclinometer displays the OTC15-T control unit’s

angle. With the X-ray tube and collimator beams already calibrated and
plumb, and the tubehead is in the down-facing detent position, this display
should show 0 degrees.
However, this value might deviate slightly from 0 degrees. If this is the case,
the numeric display above the Cal button shows a value other than 0 (for
example, 0.3, in Figure 2-55 on page 2-42). In this case you must set a
calibration offset using one of the following 2 methods:
1. Press the Cal button. The value below Angle Offset becomes a negative of
the value to the right of Angle Offset.
2. Press the value below Angle Offset and enter a negative of the value
shown to the right of Angle Offset.
Note: Do not set the angle offset until the tubehead and collimator are calibrated to
be plumb.
2.7.4 Startup Configuration File

You can control some configuration options that are loaded when the system
is first powered up. You set these options in the following file:
C:\Program Files(x86)\OTC15-T\config.txt
The default config.txt file appears as follows:
COM1
NECOM
NSCREEN
SIECON1
NMOUSE
BUZZ
NRFN
TUBE1
Each option must be on a separate line. In most cases, changing these options
from the default values is not needed.
COM1 / COM2. Identify which COM port on the handlebar console is
connected to the rest of the system.
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ECOM / NECOM. Enable/disable E-COM DR compatibility.

NSCREEN. Do not remove or change this setting.
SIECON1 / SIECON2 / SIECON3. If a Siemens generator is used, identify the
console type.
MOUSE / NMOUSE. Enable/disable a cursor on the screen.
BUZZ / NBUZZ. Enable/disable a handlebar console “beep” when the carriage
nears a detent.
RFN / NRFN. Enable/disable Apollo DR compatibility.
TUBE1 / TUBEN. Assign the tube number for the OTC15-T X-ray tube. If NRFN
is set, this setting is ignored.
2.7.5 Calibration
Before using the OTC15-T, you must perform the complete calibration
procedure in Chapter 5, “Geometry Calibration” on page 3-20
2.7.6 Diagnostics
Select Diagnostics from the Service Panel screen. You see the Diagnostics
panel.
Figure 2-58. Diagnostics panel
Select the appropriate button to display status information in the Diagnostic

Status box on the left hand side of the screen.
Table Bucky. Test the table Bucky connection and functionality.
Wall Bucky. Test the wall Bucky connection and functionality.
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Table Cassette. Test the table cassette connection, presence, PBL, and sizes.
Wall Cassette. Test the wall cassette connection, presence, PBL, and sizes.
Collimator. Test the collimator connection and functionality.
Send Messages. For testing purposes, send text to the collimator display and
the touchscreen display.
Fan. Manually turn on the power supply fan.
Display. Display 5 test patterns. Continue to press the screen to advance
through all 5 patterns.
Figure 2-59. Display test screens
Test Locks. Exercise each lock sequentially.
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2.7.7 Display I/O

Select Display I/O to display Outputs and Inputs. Status lights can either be
blue, to designate off or not active, or yellow, to designate on or active. Below
the status light region is a dashboard display for quantitative values.
Figure 2-60. Display I/O panel
Display I/O OUTPUTS

Brake RVA. The vertical rotation (tilt) brake is engaged (blue) or released
(yellow).
Brake RHA. The horizontal rotation (spin) brake is engaged (blue) or released
(yellow).
Brake Long. The longitudinal rail brake is engaged (blue) or released (yellow).
Brake Trans. The transverse (latitudinal) rail brake is engaged (blue) or
released (yellow).
Bucky Wall. When yellow, the wall Bucky is enabled.
Bucky Table. When yellow, the table Bucky is enabled.
Lock Long. The longitudinal rail lock is engaged (blue) or released (yellow).
Lock Trans. The transverse (latitudinal) rail lock is engaged (blue) or released
(yellow).
Free Clutch. When yellow, locks and brakes are disengaged and you can move
the tube unit manually.
Motor Brake. For motorized vertical movement, when yellow, the brake is
released.
Buck Ack. When yellow, the OTC15-T is sending an acknowledge signal to the
Buckys.
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Fan. When yellow, the OTC15-T is commanding the power supply fan to run.
Enable Xrays. Send to the generator Expose Not Ready (blue) or Ready
(yellow).
Wall LED. •Turns on (yellow) the wallstand auto-tracking LED.
• Solid yellow: tracking enabled and tubehead able to track to wallstand
• Flashing yellow: tracking enabled but system unable to track
• Blue: tracking disabled
Display I/O INPUTS

Front Panel 1–10. When yellow, indicates that a movement button on the
handlebar console is depressed.
Status Light Corresponding Console or Handlebar Button

Front Panel 1 vertical rotation (RVA)
Front Panel 2 up (motorized)
Front Panel 3 down (motorized)
Front Panel 4 up/down (non-motorized)
Front Panel 5 longitudinal movement
Front Panel 6 transverse movement
Front Panel 7 horizontal rotation (RHA)
Front Panel 8 floating movement in all directions
Front Panel 9 floating movement in all directions, handlebar left

Front Panel 10 floating movement in all directions, handlebar right
Track Button. Lights yellow while the momentary wallstand tracking button is
pressed.
Tilt Wall 90. When yellow, the tilting wallstand receptor is in the 90°
horizontal tilt position (facing up).
Table Cassette. When yellow, a table cassette is inserted.
Wall Cassette. When yellow, a wall cassette is inserted.
Table ExposeRdy. From the table Bucky; yellow indicated Expose Ready.
Wall ExposeRdy. From the wall Bucky; yellow indicated Expose Ready.
Wall Tracking. Reserved for future use.
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Tilt Wall 0. When yellow, the tilting wallstand receptor is in the 0° vertical tilt
position (facing sideways).
PS, PS1–PS3 Long. The status of the carriage detent ramp position on the
longitudinal rail.
Table Rotate 1 / Table Rotate 2. For a table rotating tray, yellow indicates that
the tray is rotated from the default position.
PS, PS1–PS3 Trans. The status of the carriage detent ramp position on the
transverse rail.
Wall Rotate 1 / Wall Rotate 2. For a wallstand rotating tray, yellow indicates
that the tray is rotated from the default position.
Dashboard Displays
ADC Display. The realtime value of the sensor selected by ADC Select.
ADC Select. Select from a list of sensors to show realtime values in the meter.
Pos Long Table Bucky Long ColumnManual

Pos Trans Table Bucky Cross Temperature
TableX Wall Height Pwr_24V
TableY Wall Bucky Long Pwr_5V
TableZ Wall Bucky Cross
Temperature. The temperature of the power supply, in degrees Fahrenheit.

Column Encoder. The vertical position of the tube unit.
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2.7.8 Oscilloscope
The oscilloscope display shows the sampled values, graphed over time, of the
sensor selected at the ADC Select display. Each color represents a different
sensor.
Figure 2-61. Oscilloscope display
You can set the following parameters:

Number of Points. Define the number of horizontal data points to display on
the screen at one time. Earlier data values scroll offscreen to the left.
ADC Mode. Single ADC displays only the sensor selected at ADC Select. Multy
ADCs displays all sensors.
ADC Select. When in Single ADC mode, select from a list of sensors to display.
2.7.9 Reset RAM
Caution
This task erases all custom configurations and resets the OTC15-T to a
factory default configuration. Perform this task only if instructed to
do so by your support representative.
To perform a RAM reset, perform the following procedure:

1. From the Main Screen, touch DEL MEDICAL to access the pulldown menu.
Select Service. Enter the password (default 1234). You see the Service
Panel.
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2. From the Service Panel, select Calibration. You see the Geometry
Calibration Screen.
Figure 2-62. Geometry Calibration display
3. Select Reset RAM. You see Set Parameter Default? Press YES.
2.7.10 Exiting the OTC15-T Console Application

To exit the OTC15-T program, press DEL MEDICAL and select Shutdown. When
prompted with Are you sure?, select YES. You then see the Windows desktop.
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3 Calibration and Adjustments
Calibration and
Adjustments 3
3.1 Introduction
This chapter provides calibration and adjustment procedures for the OTC15-T
overhead tube crane.
3.2 Required Aids and Tools

• Torque wrench, up to 9 ft-lb (12 Nm)
• Torque wrench for 0.7 ft-lb (0.9 Nm) and 0.9 ft-lb (1.2 Nm)
• Digital spirit level
• Feeler gauge, metric
• Spring balance, 100 N
• Loctite
3.3 Safety Information
Warning
When performing tasks in this manual, observe all safety information
to avoid death or serious bodily injury.
Injuries can be caused by falling parts, suspended parts, and/or

instability.
Before servicing the OTC15-T, turn off the electrical power to the
system at the power source. Also, to avoid injury, ensure that the
power source is locked out and tagged “Equipment Being Serviced”.
3.4 Ball Bearings Adjustment

The support and roller bearings are adjusted correctly when the unloaded
roller bearing can still be turned by hand.
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3.5 Central Beam Drift

If there are changes to the X-ray system, such as replacement or removal of
components, you must perform a system inspection and possible
readjustment.
3.6 Parallelism of the X-ray Tube to the Table

If a new table is installed, you must calibrate a table-to-tube parallelism
1. Position the tube unit over the table, toward the front edge.
2. Switch on the collimator light localizer. You see the red crosshairs. Move
the stand in the longitudinal direction.
3. The crosshairs must move parallel to the edge of the table, within 1% of
SID.
4. If needed, reposition the table to be parallel with the tube unit
longitudinal movement.
3.7 Light Field/Radiation Field of Collimator

If the collimator or tube unit were replaced or temporarily removed, you must
recalibrate the collimator so that the light field and radiation field are the
same size and position.
3.8 Support Arm Wobble Adjustment

If the support arm has been replaced or temporarily removed, test the support
arm for excessive wobble.
1. Center the tube unit between the transverse and longitudinal rails.
2. Remove the support arm rear cover panels.
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3. With a digital spirit level, verify the support arm is level in the transverse
direction (rotate the column if needed), within ± 0.1 ° (Figure 3-1). If it is
not level, continue to the next step. If it is level, go to step 8.
Figure 3-1. Support arm level, transverse direction
4. Locate the support arm transverse wobble Allen head screws (1 in

Figure 3-2), each located inside a hollow hex-head adjusting screw (2).
Figure 3-2. Support arm transverse wobble adjustment screws
5. Loosen the 3 transverse Allen screws (4 and 5) by approximately 2 turns.

Note: As soon as the Allen screw (4) is loose, wobbling changes as a result of the
unit's own weight.
6. Adjust the hex-head screws to tilt the support arm level per the spirit
level.
7. When the support arm is level on the transverse axis, hand tighten all
transverse wobble screws.

8. With a digital spirit level, verify the support arm is level on the
longitudinal axis within ± 0.1 ° (Figure 3-3). If it is not level, continue to the
next step. If it is level, go to step 13.
Figure 3-3. Support arm level, longitudinal direction
9. Locate the support arm longitudinal wobble screws, each of which

consists of an Allen-head securing screw inside a hollow hex-head
adjusting screw.
Figure 3-4. Support arm transverse wobble adjustment screws
10. Loosen the 2 longitudinal Allen screws (3) by approximately 2 turns.

11. Adjust the hex-head screws to tilt the support arm to be level per the spirit
level.
12. When the support arm is level in the longitudinal direction, hand tighten
the longitudinal wobble screws.
13. Verify that the support arm is still level on both axes.
14. Tighten all Allen-head screws to 7.4 ft-lb (10 Nm) and apply Loctite 243.
Warning
If the wobble Allen-head securing screws are not tightened to the
required torque and secured with Loctite 243, serious injury can occur.
15. Reinstall the support arm covers.

3.9 Tube Unit Drift

Tube unit drift in transverse direction:
Rotation about axes:
RVA: Rotation about Vertical Axis

RHA: Rotation about Horizontal Axis
3.10 Tube Unit Transverse Drift

Perform drift calibration after any of the following events:
• the X-ray tube was replaced or temporarily removed
• the support arm was replaced or temporarily removed
• support arm wobble was adjusted

Transverse Drift Measurement Procedure

1. Position the tube unit in the center of the room between the 2 transverse
and longitudinal rails.
2. Rotate the tube unit to the 0° position. See Figure 3-3.
3. The check must be performed for the -90°, 0°, +90° and +180° support arm
positions.
Figure 3-5. Support arm positions
4. Align the tube unit vertically to the floor. Set it to minimum SID and
switch on the light localizer.
5. Mark the collimator centering cross on the floor.
6. Raise the tube unit to maximum SID. Measure and record the distance of
transverse drift from the centering cross.
7. The measured drift must not exceed ±0.4 in (10 mm).
8. Repeat step 1 through step 7 for the -90°, +90° and +180° positions.
9. Calculate the average drift from the 4 measurements. Drift must not
exceed ±0.4 in (10 mm). If it does, perform the following adjustment
procedure.
Adjustment Procedure
1. Loosen the mounting screws of the support flange underneath the covers
(1) on the right and left.

2. Loosen the screws (2) for the control element mount on the right and left.
3. Loosen the 2 trunnion ring set screws.
4. Realign the tube to compensate for the measured drift, and perform the
“Transverse Drift Measurement Procedure” on page 3-6 again.
5. If the drift test still fails, repeat step 4.
6. If the drift is within the tolerance, mark the centering cross of the
collimator‘s light localizer on the floor and tighten the trunnion ring set
screws.
Note: To ensure that the position does not change while the screws are being
tightened, observe the mark on the floor and keep it aligned with the centering
cross of the light localizer.
7. Retighten the mounting screws of the support flange (1).
8. Retighten the mounting screws (2) for the control element mount on the
right and left.

9. Reinstall the cover panels.

Note: After adjusting the tube unit in the transverse direction, the RVA tube
assembly drift (rotation around the vertical axis) must be tested and, if needed,
adjusted.
3.11 RVA, Rotation Around Vertical Axis

Wallstand Drift Test
1. Align the tube unit to the wallstand and move to the minimum SID.
Switch on the light localizer.
2. Mark the center of the light field crosshairs on the wallstand.
4. The measured drift to the left or right must not exceed ±3 mm. If it does,
perform the following RVA adjustment procedure.
RVA Adjustment
1. Remove the cover panels (1 in Figure 3-6) on the rear of the support arm
that covers the column.
Figure 3-6. Cover panels
2. To adjust the stop disk for the vertical axis, loosen the securing screw (1 in
Figure 3-7).
Figure 3-7. RVA securing screw

3. Release the brake by pressing the vertical rotation button on the handlebar
console.
4. While holding the vertical rotation button, turn the eccentric bolt (2) to
adjust.
5. Retighten the securing screw (1).
6. Check the drift and readjust the brake if necessary.
3.12 RHA, Rotation Around Horizontal Axis

Wallstand Drift Test
1. Position the tube unit to face the wallstand at minimum SID. Switch on the
light localizer.
2. Mark the center of the light field crosshairs on the wallstand.
4. The measured drift up or down must not exceed ±3 mm. If it does,
perform the following RHA adjustment procedure.
Table Drift Test

1. Position the tube unit to face down on the table at minimum SID. Switch
on the light localizer.
2. Mark the center of the light field crosshairs on the table.
4. The measured drift to the left or right must not exceed ±3 mm. If it does,
perform the following RVA adjustment procedure.
RHA Adjustment
1. Remove the cover panels (Figure 3-6) on the rear of the support arm that
covers the column.

2. Loosen the security screw (1 and 2 in Figure 3-8).
1 3
Figure 3-8. RHA securing screw
3. Release the brake by pressing the horizontal rotation button on the

handlebar console.
4. While holding the horizontal rotation button, turn the eccentric bolt (3) to
adjust.
5. Retighten the securing screw (2).
6. Check the drift and readjust the brake if necessary.
3.13 Collimator Alignment

Perform collimator alignment after any of the following events:
• Replacement or temporary removal of the collimator.
• Replacement or temporary removal of the tube assembly.
Note: Before testing collimator alignment, ensure that RVA drift is calibrated.
Procedure
1. Center the tube unit over the table.
2. Switch on the light localizer.
3. The light field must be parallel to the tabletop.
4. Release an exposure to test the adjustment.
5. The collimator plates should be even horizontally and must be parallel in
the X- ray image.

3.14 Counterbalance Adjustment

Always perform this procedure after replacement or temporary removal of
the counterbalance and during a period of time when the spring force has
relaxed.
3.14.1 Counterbalance Test

1. Position the tube unit in the upper region.
2. On the handlebar console, press and hold the button.

3. Apply even force down on the tube unit with a spring balance.
4. When the tube unit begins to move and moves at even speed, the force
displayed for the spring balance must not exceed 40 N (9.0 lbf).
The optimum force is 35 N (7.88 lbf).
5. Position the tube unit in the lower region.
6. On the handlebar console, press and hold the button.

7. Apply even force up on the tube unit with a spring balance.
8. When the tube unit begins to move and moves at an even speed, the force
displayed on the spring balance must not exceed 40 N (9.0 lbf).
The optimum force is 25 N (5.62 lbf).
3.14.2 Counterbalance Adjustment

1. If the downward force exceeds 40 N (9.0 lbf), then turn the counterbalance
adjustment screw (2 in Figure 3-9) counter clockwise.
If the upward force exceeds 40 N (9.0 lbf), turn the counterbalance
adjustment screw (2 in Figure 3-9) clockwise.
Figure 3-9. Screw on the Spring Load

2. Perform the counterbalance test again.
3.15 Vertical Axis Brake Gap (RVA)

Note: The brakes are pre-adjusted and do not require adjustment. Perform only on
explicit instruction from the manufacturer. 2 service technicians are required.
3.15.1 Inspection
1. Remove the cover panels on the rear of the support arm that cover the
column to get access to the suspension of the support arm.
2. Press the button on the handlebar console for the vertical axis movement
direction.
3. Check the brake gap (1 in Figure 3-10) with the feeler gauge.
Figure 3-10. Brake Gap
The brake gap (1) must be 0.3 ± 0.1 mm (0.012” ± 0.004”).

The brake gap must be equal all around.
3.15.2 Adjustment
1. During this adjustment, press the button on the handlebar console for the
vertical axis rotation movement direction.

Note: The screws to adjust the brake gap for the vertical axis are located on the
bottom of the tube unit support arm (2 in Figure 3-11).
2. Loosen the Allen screws (3) and adjust the brake gap with the adjustment
screws (hex screws) (4).
Figure 3-11. Bottom of Tube Unit Support Arm
The brake gap must be 0.3 ± 0.1 mm (.012” ±.004”) all around.
Warning
Screws must be tightened with a defined torque (when torque is
defined) and must be secured with Loctite! Otherwise, serious bodily
injury can occur.
3. Tighten the securing Allen screw (3) with Loctite 243.

4. Check rotation movement for:
• Easy rotation
• No scraping
• Easy release and application of the brake
3.16 Horizontal Axis Brake Gap (RHA)

3.16.1 Inspection

2. Press the button on the handlebar console for the horizontal rotation axis.
3. Check the brake gap (1 in Figure 3-12) with the feeler gauge.
Note: Measurements may only be performed at certain points. The illustration
shows an example of a measuring point.
Figure 3-12. Brake Gap
The brake gap must be 0.3 ± 0.1 mm (.012” ±.004”) all around.
3.16.2 Adjustment
1. During the adjustment, press the button on the handlebar console for
horizontal axis rotation.
The screws to adjust the brake gap for the horizontal axis (1 in Figure 3-13)
are located on the back of the tube unit support arm.

2. Loosen the Allen screws (2) and adjust the brake gap with the adjustment
screws (hex screws) (3).
Figure 3-13. Horizontal Axis
The brake gap must be 0.3 mm ± 0.1 mm (.012” ±.004”) all around.
The brake gap must be equal all around.
3. Check the rotation movement for:
• Easy rotation
• No scraping
• Easy release and application of the brake
• Reinstall the cover panels
3.17 Transverse and Longitudinal Carriage Brake

Adjustment
If the transverse or longitudinal brake gap (Figure 3-14) is too great, braking
might not result in a complete stop.
3.17.1 Inspection and Adjustment

1. Press the longitudinal movement button (or handlebar button) to release
the longitudinal carriage brake.
2. Move the carriage longitudinally and release the button. Verify the
carriage stops immediately and that you cannot move it with the brake
applied.
3. To adjust the brake, loosen the 4 mounting screws with a 5 mm hex key
and slide the brake assembly up until the bearing wheels meet the rail.

While holding the assembly in place, apply Loctite 243 to the 4 mounting
screws and tighten them. See Figure 3-14.
Mounting
Screws
Figure 3-14. Brake adjustment
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the transverse carriage brake.
3.18 Rotational Detent Force

The detent forces for the horizontal and vertical axis rotation may require
adjustment according to the customer requirements.
2. The detent forces for RHA and RVA must be adjusted at the particular
Allen screws for the horizontal and vertical axis:
• RHA detent force adjustment screws (1 in Figure 3-15)
• RVA detent force adjustment screw (2)
Figure 3-15. Adjustment screws
3. If turning the screw for the vertical axis is insufficient to adjust the detent
force, washers (3 in Figure 3-16) can be placed under the springs.

Note: Spare washers are located in the support arm.
Figure 3-16. Detent force adjustment
3.19 Stop Assembly

Note: The longitudinal and transverse detent assemblies are pre-adjusted and do not
require adjustment.
1. If a sensor does not react when a stop assembly passes over a stop detent,
test the sensor by holding a piece of metal near it.
You can verify a response from the Display I/O panel (Figure 3-18 on
page 3-19.
2. If the sensor responds when placing the piece of metal near it, but does not
respond when it is moved over the stop detent, check and adjust the stop
assembly position per “Checking the Installation Position” on page 3-18.

3.19.1 Checking the Installation Position

Note: For stop assembly locations, see Chapter 7, “Component Replacement”.
Installation shims are located on the stop assembly, and are used to define the
correct position of the assembly.
Figure 3-17. Y311 and Y312 stop assemblies
No Y311 Stop Assembly, Longitudinal Y312 Stop Assembly, Transverse

1 Installation shims Installation shims
2 Tab (facing down) Tab (facing up)
3 Mechanical stop Mechanical stop
4 Nut with washer Nut with washer
5 Sensors Sensors
6 S1 Sensor S1 Sensor
7 S2 Sensor S2Sensor
8 S3 Sensor S3 Sensor
9 Lock Lock
1. Move the installation shims (1) on the stop assembly all the way forward
up to the mechanical stop (3) so that the spring is tensioned.
2. Secure each shim (1) in place with the nut (4).
3. Ensure that the tabs (2) on the shims (1) are in contact with the rail.
4. Loosen the nuts (4) to allow the shims to return to normal position.

3.19.2 Operation of the Stop Assembly
Note: For reliable detection of each individual detent, set a minimal distance of 1.6 in
(40 mm) between stops (equivalent to 5.9 in [150 mm] center-to-center).
Observe the detent states from the touchscreen. Go to Main > Service Panel >
Diagnostics > Display I/O > Input (see page 2-50).
Longitudinal
Detent Status
Transverse
Detent Status
Figure 3-18. Display IO panel, detent status indicators
Indicators On Status
Y311 Stop Assembly (Longitudinal Axis)
PS1 Long bridge sensor is over warning ramp (1)
PS1 Long PS2 Long bridge sensor is over the stop detent (2)
PS Long PS1 Long PS2 Long bridge stop lock is engaged
Y312 Stop Assembly (Transverse Axis)
PS1 Trans carriage sensor is over warning ramp (1)
PS1 Trans PS2 Trans carriage sensor is over the stop detent (2)
PS Trans PS1 Trans PS2 Trans carriage stop lock is engaged
If the bridge or the carriage travels too fast over a stop detent, the lock does
not engage.

3.20 Geometry Calibration

Before using the OTC15-T, perform the following geometry calibration
procedure (accessed via Service Mode).
Important: Before performing these calibration procedures, confirm that all
detents are in their correct positions. Also confirm that all table and wallstand
configuration options (“Configuration Checkbox Settings” on page 2-42) are
set correctly to reflect the actual system table and wallstand configurations.
You must perform 5 brief calibration tasks:
Set Position Pots. Perform this task first. This calibration defines the full
range of tubehead lateral (transverse) and longitudinal movement.
Longitudinal Axis. For a left or right wallstand, this defines SID positions.
For a front or rear wallstand, this determines the vertical centerline of the
detector. This calibration does not apply to a table.
Lateral Axis. For a left or right wallstand, and a table (if used) this determines
the vertical centerline of the detector. For a front or rear wallstand, this defines
SID positions.
Vertical Axis. For a table or a tilting wallstand facing up, this defines SID
positions. This calibration does not apply to a non-tilting wallstand.
As you follow the steps in this section, you see instructions in the display text
box. Use the collimator tape measure for SID measurements and to verify
detent positions.
Initial Steps
1. From the Main Screen, press DEL MEDICAL to access the pulldown menu.
Select Service. Enter the password (default 1234). You see the Service
Panel.

2. From the Service Panel, select Calibration. You see the Geometry
Calibration Screen.
Figure 3-19. Geometry Calibration display
3. On the collimator, open the laser cursor hatch.
Set Position Pots

1. Remove the vertical carriage covers. See “Vertical Carriage Covers” on
page 7-2.
2. Physically disengage the longitudinal movement potentiometer (the
upper pot; see “B301 Longitudinal Movement Potentiometer” on
page 7-5). To do this, pull the spring-loaded potentiometer assembly away
from the toothed belt and retain with a cable tie.
3. Physically disengage the transverse movement potentiometer (the lower
pot; see “B302 Transverse Movement Potentiometer” on page 7-17). To do
this, pull the spring-loaded potentiometer assembly away from the
toothed belt and retain with a cable tie.
4. Move the column all the way into the rear/left corner.
5. Press Set Position Pots. You see a keypad and instructions in the text box:
Move OTC to full left stop
Turn Long Pot gear CCW until beeping begins
Rotate Long Pot gear back 7 turns CW
Press “Set Position Pots” button to continue.
6. Above the bridge, adjust the longitudinal movement potentiometer

counterclockwise until the unit starts to beep, then turn it clockwise 7
turns. Remove the cable tie to re-engage the potentiometer with the
toothed belt.

7. Press Set Position Pots. You see a keypad and instructions in the text box:
Move OTC to full rear stop
Turn Trans Pot gear CCW until beeping begins
Rotate Trans Pot gear back 10 turns CW
Press “Set Position Pots” button to continue.
8. Above the carriage, adjust the transverse movement potentiometer

counterclockwise until the unit starts to beep, then turn it clockwise 10
turns. Remove the cable tie to re-engage the potentiometer with the
toothed belt.
9. Press Set Position Pots. You see Completed.
10. Reinstall the vertical carriage covers. See “Vertical Carriage Cover
Installation” on page 2-39.
Motorized Vertical Range

To set upper and lower limits for the vertical range of the tube unit when
using the motor to move, follow these steps.
1. Go to the Service Panel and select Diagnostics. Select Display I/O.
2. Raise the tube unit to the desired highest position.
3. Look at the Column Encoder meter and note the value displayed.
4. Lower the tube unit to the desired lowest position.
5. Again, look at the Column Encoder meter and note the value displayed.
6. Go to the Service Panel and select Configure.
7. In the Column Top Limit and Bottom Limit fields, enter the values
previously noted.
Note: The following SID procedures require using the collimator tape measure to
confirm correct distances to the image plane. If the offset configuration parameters
(see “Table Image Offset” on page 2-45 and “Wall Image Offset” on page 2-45) are
set to 0, you must pull the tape measure to the actual film or image plane. If table and
wallstand surface offset values are configured, pull the tape measure only to the table
or wallstand surface.
Longitudinal Axis Calibration

For a left or right wallstand, this defines SID positions. For a front or rear
wallstand, this determines the vertical centerline of the detector. This
calibration does not apply to a table.
1. Go to the Service Panel and select Calibration.
2. Tilt/rotate the tube unit so that it faces the wallstand.
Note: Tilt the tubehead only in the direction consistent with the Complement
RVA configuration option setting. See “Complement RVA” on page 2-43.

3. Select Longitudinal Axis. You see a keypad and instructions in the text box.
(The instructions displayed depend upon the table and wallstand
configuration.)
4. Follow all steps as instructed, which may be from 1 to 3 steps. After the
last step you see Completed.
Lateral Axis Calibration

For a left or right wallstand, and a table (if used) this determines the vertical
centerline of the detector. For a front or rear wallstand, this defines SID
positions.
Note: Tile the tubehead only in the direction consistent with the Complement
3. Select Lateral Axis. You see a keypad and instructions in the text box. (The
instructions displayed depend upon the table and wallstand
configuration.)
Vertical Axis Calibration

For a table or a tilting wallstand facing up, this defines SID positions. This
calibration does not apply to a non-tilting wallstand.
2. Tilt/rotate the tube unit so that it faces down.
Note: Tile the tubehead only in the direction consistent with the Complement
3. Select Lateral Axis. You see a keypad and instructions in the text box. (The
instructions displayed depend upon the table and wallstand
configuration.)
Tracking
Follow these steps to calibrate auto-tracking for the following tracking
features:
• Longitudinal tracking for a side-facing wallstand
• Vertical tracking to an elevating table
• Vertical tracking for a tilting wallstand at 90 degrees (facing up)

Longitudinal tracking for a side-facing wallstand:

2. Select Tracking. You see instructions in the text box:
Position OTC for Wallstand Tracking
Move wallstand to lowest position allowed
Tilt wallstand to 0 and move to a low position
Align collimator crosshairs with Wallstand receptor
Press “Tracking” button to continue
3. Tilt the wallstand receptor to 0 degrees (facing sideways) and lower it to

its lowest position (or near its lowest position).
4. Move the tube unit to align the laser with the center of the grid of the wall
stand. (SID does not matter.)
5. Press Tracking. You see instructions for the next step:
Raise wallstand to highest position allowed
Align collimator crosshairs with Wallstand receptor
Press “Tracking” button to continue/accept
6. Raise the wall stand to its upper-most position and raise the tube unit,
aligning the laser with the center of the grid of the wall stand.
7. Press Tracking.
• If your system does not have a table or a tilting wallstand, you see
Completed
Vertical tracking to an elevating table:
• If your system does has a table, you see instructions for the next step:
Position OTC for Table Tracking
Lower table to minimum height
Lower tube until collimator rails gently rest on tabletop
8. Lower the table to its lowest position.

9. Move and Tilt/rotate the tube unit so that it is above the table facing
down, and lower the tube unit so that the collimator bottom touches the
table surface.
Raise tube to maximum position
Raise table to maximum height
Lower tube until collimator rails gently rest on tabletop
Press “Tracking” button to continue/accept
11. Raise the tube unit to be out of the way, and raise the table to maximum
height.

12. Lower the tube unit so that the collimator bottom touches the table
surface.
13. Press Tracking.
• If your system does not have a tilting wallstand, you see Completed.
Longitudinal tracking for a tilting wallstand at 90 degrees (facing up):
• If your system has a tilting wallstand, the procedure continues and you
see instructions for the next step:
Position OTC for Vertical (90 degrees) Wallstand Tracking
Move Wallstand to lowest position allowed
Lower tube until collimator rails gently rest on receptor face
14. Tilt the wallstand receptor to 90 degrees (facing up), and lower it to its
lowest position.
15. Move the tube unit so that it is above the wallstand receptor facing down,
and lower the tube unit so that the collimator bottom touches the
wallstand receptor surface.
Raise tube to maximum position allowed
Raise wallstand receptor to mid-height
Lower tube until collimator rails gently rest on receptor face
Press “Tracking” button to accept
17. Raise the tube unit to be out of the way, and raise the wallstand receptor to
maximum height (or near maximum height).
18. Lower the tube unit so that the collimator bottom touches the wallstand
receptor surface.
19. Press Tracking. You see Completed.
Geometry calibration is now complete.


4 Acceptance Testing
Acceptance Testing
4
4.1 Acceptance Testing for Regulatory Compliance
The following sections identify required safety- and compliance-related
installation actions, which include the following activities:
• installation inspection per documented criteria
• installation approval
• creation and delivery of an acceptance report document
4.1.1 Installation Responsibilities

Del Medical establishes and maintains comprehensive installation and
inspection instructions, and, where appropriate, test procedures and
acceptance criteria for ensuring proper installation and performance.
As dealers and distributors are responsible for the compliant installation of
components and/or complete X-ray systems, Del Medical provides
installation guidance documents that support the verification process.
Del Medical dealers shall ensure that the installation, inspection, and required
testing steps are performed in accordance with Del Medical guidance
documents and all applicable federal, state and, regional regulations. The
dealer shall document these inspections and test results, which serve as
evidence of a proper installation.
The dealer is required to test all installation requirements specified, and to
provide Del Medical with signed and dated copies of the inspections and test
results. Installation inspections and test results will be maintained within Del
Medical confidential records per retention procedures.
An Installation Verification Check Sheet is included in this chapter
(“Acceptance Testing Check Sheet” on page 4-3). Fill out this check sheet and
send it to the following address:
Del Medical, Inc.
Technical Support
241 Covington Dr.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
4 Acceptance Testing 4-1

4.1.2 Reporting Responsibilities

FDA 21 CFR 1002.40 requires dealers and distributors to report installation
location information to Del Medical, unless the dealer or distributer provides
a written declaration that they will maintain such records. If these records are
deliberately retained by the dealer or distributor, the information must be
furnished immediately on demand if requested by Del Medical or a
representative of the US Food and Drug Administration.
Location information must include the following:
• Name and mailing address of the purchaser to whom the product was
transferred.
• Identification and brand name of the product.
• Product model and serial number, or other identification number.
• Date of sale, award, or lease.
If the dealer or distributer discontinues dealing in or distributing Del Medical
products, the aforementioned installation location records must be furnished,
at that time, to Del Medical.
4.1.3 Incident Reporting

In compliance with US FDA, Health Canada, European Union, ISO, and CE
requirements, Del Medical dealers and distributors are required to report any
and all information regarding possible incidents involving Del Medical
products that have or might result in serious injury or death. Incidents can
include deterioration in product characteristics and performance, as well as
any inaccuracies in the product documentation.
4-2 4 Acceptance Testing

4.2 Acceptance Testing Check Sheet

After system installation is complete, use the following check sheet to
document the completion of verification tests. This check sheet applies a
variety of system configurations. Some tests might not apply to your system.
If a section does not apply, fill in the fields with “N/A”.
Note: For supporting information, see FDA 21 CFR 1020.30 and, 1020.31,
European Commission Radiation Protection Number 162 Section 2.2 and Health
Canada Safety Code 35, Appendix VI.
Purchaser Information
Provider Center Name
Address
State/Province Postal/Zip Code

Country
Contact Name
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Date of sale/award/lease
System Information
System Seller
System Installer
System ID
System Brand

System Components
Generator
Table
Wallstand
Collimator
X-Ray Tube
Workstation
Detector #1
Detector #2
Other
Other
Generator Tests
Generator Test Type Verification Task Measured Result
kVp accuracy within gen- kVp at setting = 50 kVp  Pass  Fail

erator published specifi-
cations kVp at setting = 75 kVp  Pass  Fail
kVp at setting = 100 kVp  Pass  Fail
mA accuracy within gen- mA at setting = 100 mA  Pass  Fail

erator published specifi-
cations mA at setting = 200 mA  Pass  Fail
mA at setting = 300 mA  Pass  Fail
Timer (ms) accuracy ms at setting = 0.01 ms  Pass  Fail

within generator pub-
lished specifications ms at setting = 0.1 ms  Pass  Fail
ms at setting = 0.25 ms  Pass  Fail
mAs accuracy (coefficient mAs at setting = 1.0 mAs  Pass  Fail

of variation) within gener-
ator published specifica- mAs at setting = 10 mAs  Pass  Fail
tions
mAs at setting = 50 mAs  Pass  Fail

Exposure Reproducibility Tests
Subtract
Measured Mean Squared
Set 1 Verification Task (Kn) (Dn = Kn - K) (Dn2)
Repeated dose measure- Dose, exposure #1

ments for a performance
deviation calculation Dose, exposure #2
Dose, exposure #3
generator settings: Dose, exposure #4

kV Dose, exposure #5
mA
Dose, exposure #6
ms
Dose, exposure #7
mAs
Dose, exposure #8
Dose, exposure #9
Dose, exposure #10
Calculate the sum of all Ksum = K1 + K2 + ... K10

measured doses.
Calculate the average K = Ksum / 10

(mean) dose K.
Divide K by mAs. This R1 = K / mAs

value is used for the Lin-
earity calculation.
Calculate the sum of all the D2sum =

squared differences
D12 + D22 + ... D102
Divide the sum of the

squared differences by 9. SD = D2sum
Then calculate the square 9
root of that result. This is
standard deviation SD.
Divide SD by K. This is CV = SD / K  Pass  Fail

coefficient of variation CV. must be ≤ 0.045 (4.5%)

Subtract
Repeated dose measure- Dose, exposure #1

deviation calculation Dose, exposure #2
Dose, exposure #3
generator settings: Dose, exposure #4

kV Dose, exposure #5
mA
Dose, exposure #6
ms
Dose, exposure #7
mAs
Dose, exposure #8
Dose, exposure #9
Dose, exposure #10
Calculate the sum of all Ksum = K1 + K2 + ... K10

measured doses.
Calculate the average K = Ksum / 10

(mean) dose K.
Divide K by mAs. This R2 = K / mAs

value is used for the Lin-
earity calculation.
Calculate the sum of all the D2sum =

squared differences
D12 + D22 + ... D102
Divide the sum of the

Divide SD by K. This is CV = SD / K  Pass  Fail

coefficient of variation CV. must be ≤ 0.045 (4.5%)

Exposure Linearity Tests
Operation Verification Task Value Result
Transfer R1 and R2 val- Reproducibility result from Set 1,

ues from the Exposure R 1.
Reproducibility Tests
table. Reproducibility result from Set 2,
R 2.
Calculate the difference R 1 - R2

of the set 1/set 2 repro- L=  Pass  Fail
R 1 + R2
ducibility results divided
by their sum. must be ≤ 0.095 (9.5%)
Beam Quality Test
Test Type Verification Task Measured Result
Beam Quality Half Value kVp at setting = 75 kVp; minimum

 Pass  Fail
Layer (HVL) HVL = 2.7
kVp at setting = 100 kVp; mini-

 Pass  Fail
mum HVL = 3.6
AEC Calibration Test
Minimum and maximum Zero body mass; max mAs = 5  Pass  Fail
mAs limits for AEC (Auto-
matic Exposure Control) Maximum body mass; max mAs =
(if equipped). Set kVp to 600  Pass  Fail
51.

SID Accuracy Test
Comparison of indicated- 40" (100 cm) SID, table receptor

 Pass  Fail
to-measured SID (recep- plane
tor plane to tube focal
spot) must not deviate by 40" (100 cm) SID, tabletop sur-
 Pass  Fail
more than 2%. face
40" (100 cm) SID, wallstand

 Pass  Fail
receptor plane
72" (180 cm) SID, wallstand

 Pass  Fail
receptor plane
Collimator Light Field Tests
Test/inspect the collima- Compare edge alignment of X-ray

tor light field for alignment field and light field. Must not  Pass  Fail
and size compared to the exceed 2% of SID.
X-ray field, and also illu-
mination. Light field illumination at maxi-
mum SID up to 100 cm. Must be
 Pass  Fail
160 lux (15 footcandles) mini-
mum.
Minimum field size at SID 40"

(100 cm). Must be 5 cm X 5 cm or  Pass  Fail
smaller.
Compare center alignment of

crosshairs to the table's receptor
 Pass  Fail
center. Must not exceed 2% of
SID.
Compare center alignment of

crosshairs to the wallstand's
 Pass  Fail
receptor center. Must not exceed
2% of SID.
Light field size display accuracy.

Set to 10X10 in or 25X25 cm,
 Pass  Fail
then measure actual size. Must
not exceed 2% of SID.

PBL Performance Tests
Test/inspect the PBL Prevent X-rays when the mea-

(Positive Beam Limita- sured length or width of the X-ray
tion) feature (if equipped) field in the plane of the image
 Pass  Fail
for its ability to inhibit or receptor differs from the receptor
allow the production of dimension by more than 3% of the
X-rays. SID.
Prevent X-rays when the sum of

the length and width differences  Pass  Fail
(above) exceeds 4% of SID.
Prevent X-rays when SID is less

 Pass  Fail
than 36" (92 cm).
Allow X-rays when the receptor is

inserted into a permanently  Pass  Fail
mounted cassette holder.
Allow X-rays when the beam axis

is within ±3° of vertical and the
SID is 90 - 130 cm, or the beam  Pass  Fail
axis is within ±3° of horizontal and
the SID is 90 - 205 cm.
Detector Evaluation
Test Type Verification Task Result
Digital detector image No image artifacts are observed.  Pass  Fail

quality evaluation; image
artifacts, spatial resolu- Measure more than 2.8 line pairs/mm for doses ≤ 10
 Pass  Fail
tion, and contrast. mGy.
At least 7 density steps are visible.  Pass  Fail
Workstation Communication Evaluation
For the following tests, PACS communication test.  Pass  Fail

follow the system “Ser-
vice Utility” application Modality Worklist Communication Test  Pass  Fail
instructions.
DICOM Printer Verification Test  Pass  Fail
Modality Perform Procedure Step Test  Pass  Fail

Acceptance
Final acceptance. All tests pass, or a written justification for exclusion of

 Pass  Fail
any test(s) is included with this report.
Installation Verification Performed By On Date
Return of Form
Mail the entire filled-out Installation Verification Check Sheet form to the
following address:
Del Medical, Inc.
Technical Support
241 Covington Dr.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108

4.3 Form Notes and Examples

Following are examples of how the Exposure Reproducibility Tests and
Exposure Linearity Tests forms might be filled out. The red-circled numbers
are references to the steps in the description found in Notes on
Reproducibility and Linearity Testing, below.
4.3.1 Notes on Reproducibility and Linearity Testing

This section provides a method for finding reproducibility and linearity
performance based on N-1 standard deviation calculations. 2 sets of 10
measurements are required, where each set uses different exposure settings.
This section does not specify generator settings.
To complete these tests and calculations, use the Exposure Reproducibility
Tests and Exposure Linearity Tests worksheets starting on page 5 and
perform the following steps.
1. Per your facility standards or equipment instructions, select a SID,
position the radiation probe, and collimate the beam.
2. Set kV/mA/ms or kV/mAs values for the first set of exposures. Record
these values in the Set 1 table.
3. Make 10 exposures. Record the dose value of each exposure in the Set 1
table.
4. Calculate the sum of all the dose values. Record this on the worksheet.
5. Calculate the average mean dose (K = sum of measured doses/10). Record
this on the worksheet.
6. Divide K by mAs. This value is used for the Linearity calculation.
7. For each exposure:
a. Calculate the difference (D) of each measured dose M from the average,
Dn = Kn - K. Record these values in the Subtract Mean column.
b. Square each difference value (Dn2). Record these values in the Squared
column.
8. Calculate the sum of all the squared differences. Record this on the
worksheet.
9. Divide the sum of the squared differences by 9. Then calculate the square
root of that result. This is standard deviation SD.
10. Divide SD by K. This is coefficient of variation CV. This value must be less
than or equal to 0.045 (4.5%). Record this value on the worksheet, and
record whether or not the test passes.
11. Repeat all prior steps for Set 2, using different exposure settings per
facility standards.

For the Exposure Linearity Test, use the dose measurements previously
obtained.
12. Transfer the Reproducibility values from Set 1 and Set 2 to the Exposure
Linearity Tests worksheet.
13. Calculate the difference of the set 1/set 2 reproducibility results, divided
by their sum. This value must be less than or equal to 0.095 (9.5%).
Exposure Reproducibility Tests (Example)
Subtract
3 7a 7b
Repeated dose measure- Dose, exposure #1 1.321 0.0006 0.00000036
deviation calculation Dose, exposure #2 1.321 0.0006 0.00000036
Dose, exposure #3 1.322 0.0016 0.00000256
generator settings: Dose, exposure #4 1.321 0.0006 0.00000036

kV 50 Dose, exposure #5 1.317 0.0034 0.00001156
mA 400
Dose, exposure #6 1.319 0.0014 0.00000196
ms 100
Dose, exposure #7 1.319 0.0014 0.00000196
mAs 40
Dose, exposure #8 1.322 0.0016 0.00000256
Dose, exposure #9 1.321 0.0006 0.00000036
Dose, exposure #10 1.321 0.0006 0.00000036
Calculate the sum of all Ksum = K1 + K2 + ... K10 13.204

measured doses. 4
Calculate the average K = Ksum / 10 1.3204

(mean) dose K. 5
Divide K by mAs. This R1 = K / mAs 0.033

value is used for the Lin- 6
earity calculation.
Calculate the sum of all the D2sum = 0.00002240

squared differences
D12 + D22 + ... D102 8
Divide the sum of the 0.00158

9
Divide SD by K. This is CV = SD / K 0.00119  Pass  Fail

coefficient of variation CV. must be ≤ 0.045 (4.5%) 10

Exposure Linearity Tests (Example)
Operation Verification Task Value Result
Transfer R1 and R2 val- Reproducibility result from Set 1, 0.033

ues from the Exposure R 1.
Reproducibility Tests 12
table. Reproducibility result from Set 2, 0.036
R 2.
Calculate the difference R 1 - R2 0.0434

of the set 1/set 2 repro- L=  Pass  Fail
R 1 + R2
ducibility results divided 13
by their sum. must be ≤ 0.095 (9.5%)


5 Operation
Operation
5
5.1 Introduction
This section provides an overview of the OTC15-T Handlebar Console. You
use the console to perform the following functions:
• movement of the tube/collimator assembly, via the handlebars and
motion-control buttons
• setting of technique parameters, via the touchscreen
• maintenance tasks, also via the touchscreen
Warning
Read and fully understand this manual before operating this
equipment. Failure to follow operating instructions can result in
serious injury or death.
5.2 Switching Power On and Off

You turn the OTC15-T Overhead Tube Crane on and off with the X-ray
Generator power switch. There is no need for a startup or shutdown at the
handlebar console.
5.3 Positioning the Tube Unit

Use the handlebar console handles and motion-control buttons to move the
tube unit into the desired position for exposure. Figure 5-1 on page 5-2 and
the accompanying table show and describe the movement buttons on the
handlebar console.
5 Operation 5-1
vertical rotate
longitudinal
up/down
(non-motorized) transverse
up
down horizontal rotate
floating movement
all directions
Figure 5-1. OTC15-T handlebar console
Button Function
vertical rotation This button lets you turn the tube unit vertically (tilt) from +182º to -154º with
(RVA) stop positions at +180º, +90º, 0º and -90º with adjustable detent force.
Grasp the handles and press this button with your left thumb. Turn the tube unit
to the required position. You see the rotation angle displayed on the touch-
screen. Release the button to stop the movement and lock the position.
up/down To raise or lower the tube unit using your own arm force, press this button and
(non-motorized) push the unit up or down. Release the button to lock the position.
up To raise the tube unit, press this button. Release the button to stop the move-
(motorized) ment and lock the position.
down To lower the tube unit, press this button. Release the button to stop the move-
(motorized) ment and lock the position.
longitudinal This button lets you move the tube unit from side to side. Press this button to
movement release the brake, then move the unit to the desired position. Release the but-
ton to stop the movement and lock the position.
transverse This button lets you move the tube unit forward and back. Grasp the handles,
movement press this button to release the brake, then move the unit to the desired posi-
tion. Release the button to stop the movement and lock the position.
horizontal This button lets you rotate the tube unit about the horizontal axis continuously
rotation (RHA) up to +120º with stop positions at 90º with adjustable detent force.
Grasp the handles, press this button, and turn the tube unit to the required posi-
tion. Release the button to stop movement and lock the position.
floating move- This button, or either handlebar button, releases all locks except horizontal rota-
ment in all tion. Press this button to release the brake, then move the unit to the desired
directions position. Release the button to lock the position.
5-2 5 Operation
5.4 Movement and Detents

The OTC15-T allows the following types of movements:
• vertical, motorized
• vertical, non-motorized
• vertical rotation (tilt, for wallstand or table)
• longitudinal (side to side)
• transverse (front to back)
• horizontal rotation
For each type of tube unit movement, there are detents, which, when reached,
stop that movement.
Longitudinal and Transverse Detents

There are detents for the longitudinal and transverse directions and also for
the center position of the tube crane.
When you slowly move to very close to a detent position you hear a beeping
sound. When you center on the detent, the unit brakes, then locks into
position. You can move the tube unit out of the detent position by pressing the
button again.
When you move the tube unit across a detent at a higher speed, the detent
does not engage.
Rotational Detents
The detents for vertical rotation (tilting) and horizontal rotation are set at 90
degree positions.
5 Operation 5-3
5.5 Touchscreen Panel Overview

The OTC15-T handlebar console touchscreen displays status information and
lets you set technique parameters or perform other tasks. Figure 5-2 shows the
main screen.
collimator mode dropdown menu generator enable status

(MANUAL or ACSS) (READY or NOT READY)
status window SID
tilt angle
lock status
workstation
select table
auto-tracking
technique parameters
Figure 5-2. Main Screen
5.5.1 Status Window

The 2-line status window displays the following indications:
Collimator Mode. The upper left field shows the collimator mode. This can
be either MANUAL (use the pots to adjust exposure area) or ACSS (Automatic
Cassette Size Sensor, where the exposure area resizes itself to match the
receptor size if you move the tube unit vertically.)
Generator Enable Status. The upper right field shows whether you are
cleared to make an exposure (READY), or if the OTC15-T inhibits the generator
from making an exposure (NOT READY).
Generator Status Icon. The Icon to the right of the status window can
indicate the following generator states:
generator ready for you to initiate an exposure
generator not ready for you to initiate an exposure
generator in PREP mode
5-4 5 Operation
System Errors. The lower half of the status window is normally blank, but
displays X-ray system error messages if there is a problem or malfunction.
5.5.2 Pulldown Menu
To access the pulldown menu, press DEL MEDICAL. The pulldown menu
presents the following functions or displays:
Cancel. Exit and retract the pulldown menu.
About. Display the About screen:
Service. Access the Service Panel, to perform configuration, calibration, and

diagnostic tasks. This requires a password. For more information about the
service panel, see “Service Panel” on page 2-40.
Shutdown. Exit the OTC15-T. This selection is for service personnel only. This
exits the OTC15-T program and takes you to the console’s Windows desktop.
5.5.3 Tilt Angle
When you rotate the tube unit vertically, such as to change from table to
wallstand (or vice versa), this shows the angle of vertical rotation (or roll
angle).
5 Operation 5-5
5.5.4 SID (Source-to-Image Distance)
When you move the tube unit closer to or farther away from the table or
wallstand, this shows the distance.
5.5.5 Workstation Select

You can select 1 of 3 workstations:
patient lying on a table; connect with receptor
patient standing at a wallstand; connect with receptor
alternative device
5.5.6 Lock Status
These lights display the detent and lock status of the carriage longitudinal and
transverse position.
LONG. When lit, indicates that the longitudinal position of the carriage is in
detent position, and lock is activated.
TRANS. When lit, indicates that the transverse position of the carriage is in
detent position, and lock is activated.
5.5.7 Table Auto-Tracking
Activate auto-tracking (TRACK TABLE) for the table. With this feature
activated, when you move the table up or down, the tube unit moves
vertically to maintain a constant SID.
Note: The carriage must be locked at a transverse detent position for table auto-
tracking to function.
5-6 5 Operation
5.5.8 Wallstand Auto-Tracking

Wallstand auto-tracking is activated by a button on the wallstand, not from
the touchscreen.
Note: The carriage must be locked at the nearest-to-wallstand longitudinal detent

position for wallstand auto-tracking to function. Additionally, for a tilting wallstand
facing up, the carriage must also be locked at a transverse detent position for
wallstand auto-tracking to function.
5.5.9 Focal Spot Size
To select the X-ray tube’s focal spot size to use, press the corresponding size
button. Typically you use large spot (left button) for thicker regions (e.g., chest
or abdomen) that require a higher-power beam, or small spot (right button)
for thinner regions and finer detail.
5.5.10 Technique Parameters

You can set exposure parameters from the OTC15-T touchscreen, which are
then transferred to the generator. The selection of parameters available
depends on the mode you are using. You can select from 3 modes:
• AEC mode
• mAs (2-point) mode
• time (3-point) mode
5.5.11 AEC Mode

The AEC (Automatic Exposure Control) system monitors X-radiation passing
through ionization chambers and automatically terminates the exposure after
detecting a predetermined amount of radiation.
5 Operation 5-7
The default AEC setting is based on the view selected at the generator. You
can override the default under special circumstances (for example, a patient
with 1 lung).
Ion Chamber Fields. For a 3-field ionization chamber, the middle row of
buttons let you select the chamber fields to use. You can select these in any
combination.
Optical Density (DEN). Set the optical density on the finished radiograph. A
0.0 value is the calibrated default density. You can increase (+) the offset for a
darker image or thicker patient, or decrease (-) the offset for a lighter image or
thinner patient, up to ± 5. Each DEN value change increment offsets mAs by ±
12.5%, as indicated in Table 5-1.
Density Setting mAs Offset

+5 162.5%
+4 150.0%
+3 137.5%
+2 125.0%
+1 112.5%
0 100%
-1 87.5%
-2 75.0%
-3 62.5%
-4 50.0%
-5 37.5%
Table 5-1. Density offset values
KVP. In AEC mode, you can increase or decrease the exposure kV setting,
which has a compensatory effect on the duration of the exposure. The range is
defined by the generator and tube model, and you cannot select beyond the
minimum or maximum.
MA. In AEC mode, you can increase or decrease the exposure mA setting,
which has a compensatory effect on the duration of the exposure. The range is
minimum or maximum.
MS. In AEC mode, use this value to set a backup exposure duration, which is
an absolute duration limit in the event the AEC calculated time runs too long.
(In AEC mode you cannot control the actual exposure time.)
Note: When using AEC mode, position the patient over the enabled ion chamber field
and set the radiation field to completely cover the field. In cases where the preferred
radiation field is smaller than the AEC field, manual techniques are recommended.
5-8 5 Operation
5.5.12 mAs 2-Point Mode

In mAs 2-point mode, you can control the kV and mAs parameters of
exposure. The generator automatically calculates the mA and time values to
produce the highest allowable tube current for shortest possible exposure,
within limitations of the X-ray tube.
KVP. In mAs mode, you can increase or decrease the exposure kV setting,
which mainly affects contrast. The range is defined by the generator and tube
model, and you cannot select beyond the minimum or maximum.
MAS. In mAs mode, you can increase or decrease the exposure mAs setting,
which mainly affects overall lightness/darkness of the image. From the mAs
value, the generator derives current (mA) and time duration for the exposure.
The range is defined by the generator and tube model, and you cannot select
beyond the minimum or maximum.
5.5.13 Time 3-Point Mode

In Time 3-point mode, you can control the kV, mAs, and time parameters of an
exposure (within limitations of the X-ray tube). This mode is often used when
a specific time is required, as in a breathing study or for stop motion. When
using a reciprocal grid, ensure that the ms value is above 50.
KVP. In Time mode, you can increase or decrease the exposure kV setting,
which mainly affects contrast. The range is defined by the generator and tube
model, and you cannot select beyond the minimum or maximum.
5 Operation 5-9
MA. In Time mode, you can increase or decrease the exposure mA setting,
which mainly affects overall lightness/darkness of the image. The range is
minimum or maximum.
MS. In Time mode, you can increase or decrease the exposure time duration
setting in ms (milliseconds), which mainly affects overall lightness/darkness
of the image.
5.6 Collimator Controls

The OTC15-T standard configuration includes a Siemens Multileaf Collimator
N II. With this collimator you can use the Automatic Cassette Size Sensing
(ACSS) feature, which, when activated, maintains a beam size that matches
the cassette regardless of SID (as long as a different size is not selected).
Figure 5-3 shows typical collimator controls.
Left-Right Adjustment Knob

In-Out Adjustment Knob
Lamp Button
Tape Measure
Figure 5-3. Collimator controls (typical)
Lamp Button — Press this button to turn the collimator lamp on. The lamp
turns off automatically after about 30 seconds.
Left-Right Adjustment Knob — When in Manual (not ACSS), this knob
adjusts the width of the light and X-ray field to match the width of the
receptor.
In-Out Adjustment Knob — When in Manual (not ACSS), this knob adjusts
the depth of the light and X-ray field to match the depth of the receptor.
Tape Measure — Use the tape measure to set the SID distance between the X-
ray head and the film plane. Markings are in both inches and centimeters. The
tape starts at 7” (17.8 cm), which is the distance between the X-ray tube focal
point and the bottom of the collimator.
5-10 5 Operation
5.7 Making an Exposure

You make an exposure from the generator controls. However, you set up for
the exposure using the OTC15-T features and interface.
ACSS Activation
The OTC15-T communicates with the collimator for ACSS activation and
status. If the OTC15-T touchscreen status display shows MANUAL instead of
ACSS, you are not meeting the following requirements for ACSS activation:
• The detector or cassette is present.
• SID is at the correct detent or within the correct range (e.g., greater than
36” (90 cm).
• The tubehead is rotated at the correct angle.
• The carriage is positioned at the correct centering detent(s).
• For a tilting wallstand, the receptor is at the correct angle.
Generator READY
The OTC15-T communicates with the generator and inhibits making an
exposure if proper conditions are not met. To enable exposure (generator
READY), you must meet the following requirements:
• The detector or cassette is present.
• SID is at the correct detent or within the correct range (e.g., greater than
36” (90 cm).
Additionally, for ACSS:
• The tubehead is rotated at the correct angle.
• The carriage is positioned at the correct centering detent(s).
• For a tilting wallstand, the receptor is at the correct angle.
Note: The generator indication will display NOT READY if you tilt the tubehead
beyond 70º for a table, or beyond 45º for a wallstand.
Auto-Tracking Activation
The OTC15-T communicates with the table or wallstand Bucky for vertical
auto-tracking activation. To enable auto-tracking, you must meet the
following requirements:
• The tube unit is locked on a detent.
• For table, the TRACK TABLE button is on.
• For wallstand, the wallstand auto-tracking switch (located at the
wallstand) is on.
• The tube unit must be pointing directly at the table or wallstand surface
(not angled).
• The correct workstation button is selected (Wall or Table).
5 Operation 5-11
5.7.1 Patient on Table, with Auto-Tracking and ACSS

1. Verify a cassette or detector is inserted.
2. On the OTC15-T touchscreen, select TABLE and TRACK TABLE.
3. Position the tube unit over the receptor and raise it higher than 40 in. On
the OTC15-T touchscreen you see ACSS READY.
4. Place the patient on the table, and position the tube unit for an exposure.
5. Raise or lower the table as needed. The tube unit moves automatically to
maintain the SID you have set in the previous step.
6. Select exposure technique or set exposure parameters per your facility’s
procedures.
7. Make an exposure per facility and generator procedures.
5.7.2 Patient Against Wallstand, with ACSS

1. Verify a cassette or detector is inserted.
2. On the OTC15-T touchscreen, select WALL.
3. On the wallstand, press the auto-tracking button. You see the wallstand
auto-tracking LED light.
4. Position the tube unit to face directly at the center of the wallstand
receptor. On the OTC15-T touchscreen you see ACSS READY.
5. Place the patient in front of the wallstand.
6. Raise or lower the wallstand receptor as needed. The tube unit moves
automatically to maintain its aim at the center of the wallstand receptor.
7. Select exposure technique or set exposure parameters per your facility’s
procedures.
8. Make an exposure per facility and generator procedures.
5-12 5 Operation
6 Periodic Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance
6
6.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Refer to the schedule below for information on when to perform periodic
maintenance on the overhead tube crane.
Note: Due to varying operating conditions, the procedures listed below may be
required at greater or lesser intervals. You may need to adjust intervals according to
your unit's performance.
What to Do When to Do It
“Special Requirements” on page 6-1 Weekly or as Required
“Longitudinal and Transverse Rails” on New system: 18 months
page 6-3 Subsequent: 12 months
“Vertical Carriage” on page 6-5 New system: 18 months
Subsequent: 12 months
“Support Arm” on page 6-11 New system: 18 months
Subsequent: 12 months
Table 6-1. Periodic maintenance schedule
6.2 Special Requirements
6.2.1 Required Tools and Measuring Equipment

• Torque wrench, 3 Nm to 20 Nm (1/4” drive)
• Torque wrench, 20 Nm to 100 Nm (3/8” drive)
• Set of Allen wrenches with ball end (4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm) (3/8” drive)
• 8 mm Allen wrench without ball end (1/2” drive)
• Chain Hoist or High Jack
• Flashlight and small mirror
• Cleaning agents and rust protection for rails e.g. WD40 contact spray
• Castrol Longtime® PD 2 grease (20 g tube) for bearing cages, open ball
bearings, pinion gears
6 Periodic Maintenance 6-1

• Paints (to touch up chips or scratches in the paint finish):

- – White (spray can)
- – White textured (paint stick)
6.2.2 Work Time/Maintenance Interval

• Initial Maintenance on a new System: 2 hours/18 months
• Each subsequent maintenance: 2 hours/12 months
6.2.3 Parts Subject to Wear

• counterbalance (Part No. 07047371)
- – Cyclical replacement after 8 years
- – Replace if damaged
6.3 Cleaning External Surfaces

Tools Required
• Cleaning wipes
• Non-abrasive hospital-grade cleaner
Use cleaning wipes and non-abrasive hospital-grade cleaner to clean external
surfaces of. Observe the guidelines listed below.
Warning
Before servicing the OTC15-T, turn off electrical power to the
OTC15-T and all of its peripheral equipment (generator, table,
wallstand, etc.) at the power sources. Also, ensure that power sources
are locked out and tagged “Equipment Being Serviced”. Some
OTC15-T components have other power sources, which is why all
peripheral equipment must also be turned off to avoid serious injury.
Warning
This equipment is NOT classified as anesthetic-proof, and may ignite
inflammable anesthetics. Flammable agents used for skin cleaning or
disinfecting may also produce an explosion hazard.
• Ensure the power has been disconnected and that the emergency switches
have been activated before starting any cleaning operation.
6-2 6 Periodic Maintenance

• Ensure no liquid gets into the unit. Do not immerse the equipment,
including any components or accessories, in liquid.
• Do not autoclave the equipment, including any component or accessories.
• Do not use water. Water can short circuit the electrical installation and
cause corrosion to mechanical parts.
• Do not use acid or abrasive products.
• Use only a dry cloth to clean chrome-plated parts.
• Only the surface areas of unit parts, including accessories and connection
cables, should be disinfected using a gaseous disinfectant. For safety
reasons, do not spray disinfectants.
• Clean painted parts with a cloth and products appropriate for cleaning
plastic materials. After cleaning, wipe the surfaces with a clean, dry cloth.
• Do not spray cleaning or disinfection solution directly on the equipment.
To disinfect, moisten a cloth with a 70% Isopropyl alcohol solution or
equivalent and wipe the surface of the equipment.
• When disinfecting the examination room, ensure the unit is covered with
plastic sheets.
6.4 Longitudinal and Transverse Rails
6.4.1 Cleaning
During cleaning of the rails, perform the following tasks:
1. Clean the longitudinal rails and transverse bridge rails.
2. Clean the roller bearings on the transverse bridge and the vertical carriage.
3. Remove collected dust inside of components.
4. Remove soiling that is not accessible to the customer's cleaning personnel
during maintenance work.
Warning
The transverse bridge and/or vertical carriage can roll off their rails if
end stops are loosened or removed, causing injury or death.
6.4.2 Stop Detent and Brake Inspection

For both the transverse bridge and the vertical carriage, perform the following
inspection tasks:
1. Inspect the mounting and function of the stop detent ramps in the rails.

2. Inspect the mounting and function of the stop detent solenoids in the
transverse bridge and the vertical carriage.
3. Check the function of the brake assemblies in the transverse bridge and
the vertical carriage.
6.4.3 Transverse Bridge Roller Bearing and Rail Inspection

For the transverse bridge, perform the following inspection tasks:
1. Verify the roller bearings are secured by M8 set screws (torqued to 12 ft-lb
or 16 Nm) and spacer sleeves.
2. If spacer sleeves are absent, you must order and install them (kit part no.
08773681).
Spacer
Set Screw
Figure 6-1. Roller bearing
Warning
3. Inspect the lateral guide bearings.

4. Inspect the mounting points for the cable guides.
5. Inspect the longitudinal rail end stops and rubber bumpers.
6.4.4 Transverse Bridge Brake Assembly

1. Test the performance of the brake assembly.

2. Visually inspect the brake assembly.
Figure 6-2. Transverse bridge brake assembly
6.5 Vertical Carriage

6.5.1 Vertical Carriage Roller Bearing Inspection
For the vertical carriage, perform the following inspection tasks:
1. Verify the roller bearings are secured by M8 set screws (torqued to 12 ft-lb
or 16 Nm) and spacer sleeves.
Figure 6-3. Roller Bearings
2. If spacer sleeves are absent, you must order and install them (kit part no.
08773681).
3. Inspect the mounting points for the cable guides.
4. Inspect the lateral guide roller set screws for tightness.
5. Inspect the adjustment of the eccentrics.
6. Inspect attached parts for secure installation.

Warning
6.5.2 Brake Assembly

1. Test the performance of the brake assembly.
2. Visually inspect the brake assembly.
Figure 6-4. Vertical carriage brake assembly
6.5.3 Function of Lift Motor with Brake

1. Press the brake button and verify that the lift brake (2 in Figure 6-5)
releases.
2. Release the brake button and verify that the brake engages.

3. Check the tracking function of the lift motor (3).
Figure 6-5. Brake and motor
6.5.4 Gas Springs

1. Inspect the mounting of the gas springs (5 in Figure 6-6).
Figure 6-6. Gas Springs
2. Pull and release the corrugated hose to verify that it returns to its original
position
6.5.5 Counterbalance
The counterbalance unit is a spring-loaded mechanism that provides weight
compensation for the tube unit for ease of movement. The counterbalance
requires replacement every 8 years.
Warning
Do not open the counterbalance; death or serious injury can occur.

1. Test the functionality of the counterbalance. You must be able to move the
tube up or down with minimal effort. If not, readjust the weight
compensation with the set screw (1 in Figure 6-7).
Figure 6-7. Counterbalance adjustment set screw
Caution
If the counterbalance needs to be readjusted frequently or if a
reduction in the maximum length of travel occurs, replace the
counterbalance.
6.5.6 Support Cable and Safety Cable Inspection

The support cable and safety cable run parallel and can be viewed from above
the vertical carriage, where they wind into the counterbalance.
1. Move the tube unit to its highest vertical position.
2. Remove the top cover of the vertical carriage.
Note: Use a ladder. Do not stand on an X-ray table.
3. While viewing from above, inspect the plastic coating on both the support
cable and the safety cable along their entire accessible length. To do this,
move the vertical carriage into both the highest and lowest positions.
If there are any cracks, scratches, or other damage in the cable plastic
coating, replace the entire counterbalance.
4. Pull up the safety cable (1 in Figure 6-8) until you feel resistance.
5. Measure the deflection (A) between the support cable (2) and the safety
cable (1). This distance should be about 7.5 in (190 mm).
The deflection must be at least 2.5 in (60 mm). If deflection is less than this
but greater than 0, replace the counterbalance as soon as possible. If there

is no deflection at all, you must stop using the OTC15-T and replace the
counterbalance immediately.
Figure 6-8. Safety cable deflection
6. Clean any residue from the cable notches in the counterbalance.
Note: Do not lubricate the support cable or safety cable.
7. Reinstall the top cover.
6.5.7 Cable Break Safety Mechanism Inspection

1. Raise the tube unit until the distance from the top edge of the support arm
to the bottom of the largest telescope tube (Figure 6-9) is approximately
10.6 in (270 mm), or with a telescope tube extension, 18.5 in (470 mm).
Figure 6-9. Support arm inspection position

2. Remove the top cover of the vertical carriage.

Note: Use a ladder. Do not stand on an X-ray table.
3. From above-right of the vertical carriage, hold a mirror on the
counterbalance as shown in Figure 6-10. Visually locate the cable break
safety mechanism (1) and the support cable (2) of the counterbalance (3).
Figure 6-10. Cable break mechanism
Caution
To avoid hand injury, do not move the tube unit during inspection.
4. Press down on the cable break safety mechanism. You hear a click as the
safety lock engages.
5. Release the cable break safety mechanism and allow it to move back up
against the support cable by itself. You hear another click as the safety lock
disengages.
Caution
If this test fails, replace the counterbalance assembly.

6.6 Support Arm

For the support arm, perform the following test and inspection tasks.
1. Remove the support arm covers. See “Support Arm Covers” on page 7-4.
2. Rotate the tube unit around the horizontal axis and verify that the
horizontal stop lever (1 in Figure 6-11) engages.
Figure 6-11. Support arm horizontal stop lever
3. Rotate the tube unit around the vertical axis and verify that the vertical
stop lever (2 in Figure 6-12) engages.
Figure 6-12. Support arm vertical stop lever
4. Inspect the condition and mounting of the six M6 Allen-head screws (3).
These screws are secured with Loctite and must not be loosened. Use a
torque wrench to verify that the screws are tightened to at least 7.4 ft-lb (10
Nm).
5. Inspect the condition and mounting of the end stop (4) for wear.
Warning
Failure in the attachment between components (collimator, column,

tube carriage arm, carriage/transversal wagon, rails, etc.) can cause
falling equipment and serious injury. Inspect all potential failure
points.

6. Inspect the shaft nut (5) for twisting (the 4 notches must align).
Figure 6-13. Shaft nut
7. Use a spring balance to test movement and braking forces. Verify that
movement is smooth.
Movement Direction Movement Forces Braking Forces

Longitudinal Movement up to 60 cm before the end of 100 ... 200N
the movement range:  30N
Transverse Movement up to 60 cm before the end of 100 ... 200N
the movement range:  30N
6.6.1 Final Cleaning

Clean all covers of the OTC15-T.

7 Component Replacement
Component
Replacement 7
7.1 Introduction
This chapter provides instructions for replacing most of the major assemblies
on the OTC15-T.
Warning
Before servicing this equipment, to avoid serious injury, turn off
electrical power to this equipment at the power source. Also, ensure
that the power source is locked out and tagged “Equipment Being
Serviced”.
7.2 Required Aids and Special Tools

• Digital multimeter (e.g., Fluke 8060A)
• Torque wrench up to 7.4 ft-lb (10 Nm)
• Torque wrench up to 74 ft-lb (100 Nm)
• Feeler gauge, metric
• Pliers for snap rings
• Template for holes
• Rail extension (for replacing roller bearings)
• Loctite 243
• Ground wire test meter
• mAs meter
• Precision radiation filter (2.1 mm Cu)*
• Set of Cu filters (10 pieces, each 0.3 mm Cu)*
• Centering cross*
• ESD equipment, Type 8501, 3M
• Resolution test pattern, Type 41/42*
• PTW DIADOS or equivalent dose meter*
• Soldering iron
* Required only for replacement of tube units or image intensifiers
7 Component Replacement 7-1

7.3 Safety Information

When performing service or maintenance on this equipment, observe all
safety information in this manual. Allow only trained and qualified personnel
to perform these tasks.
Warning
Before servicing this equipment, to avoid serious injury, turn off
electrical power to this equipment at the power source. Also, ensure
that the power source is locked out and tagged “Equipment Being
Serviced”.
Observe the required radiation protective measures for tasks that

must be performed with radiation switched on. When needed, wear
protective clothing.
7.4 Covers
7.4.1 Vertical Carriage Covers

When working on the vertical carriage, use a ladder.
Removal
Work time in minutes Number of technicians

10 (removal) 1
Note: All screws for installing the covers are M4x21 Allen paneling screws and
require a 2.5 mm Allen key.
1. Remove the small cover (Figure 7-1) on the back section of the vertical
carriage over the articulated arm.
Figure 7-1. Small cover above articulated arm
7-2 7 Component Replacement

2. Remove the 2 small covers on the cable holders (1 in Figure 7-2).
Figure 7-2. Cable holder covers
3. Remove the 4 paneling screws (Figure 7-3) on the vertical carriage front
cover, and remove the front cover.
Front Cover Screws (4 total)
Rear Cover Screws (4 total)
Figure 7-3. Vertical carriage cover paneling screws
4. Unscrew the 4 paneling screws on the vertical carriage rear cover

(Figure 7-3) and remove the rear cover.
Assembly

10 (removal) 1

1. Install the carriage front cover with 4 paneling screws.

2. Install the carriage rear cover with 4 paneling screws.
3. Install the 2 small covers on the cable holders.
4. Install the small cover over the articulated arm.
7.4.2 Support Arm Covers

60 (mechanical work steps) 1
Removal
1. Remove the 2 paneling screws at the rear cover (1 in Figure 7-4) and
remove the rear cover.
2. Remove the 3 paneling screws at the lower cover (2) and remove the lower
cover.
3. Remove the 2 common paneling screws at the upper cover (3), and remove
the upper cover.
Note: For easier removal of the upper cover, rotate the tube unit.
Figure 7-4. Support arm covers

Figure 7-5. Support arm back cover removal
Assembly
1. Install the upper cover with 2 paneling screws (3 in Figure 7-4).
2. Install the lower cover (2) with 3 paneling screws.
3. Install the back cover (1) with 2 paneling screws.
7.5 Transverse Bridge
7.5.1 B301 Longitudinal Movement Potentiometer

The longitudinal movement potentiometer is mounted on a sensor
subassembly.

150 (adjustment and startup) 1
Removal
1. Move the tube unit to a position for easy access to the rear underside of the
transverse bridge.
2. Switch the system OFF.

3. Remove the spring to uncouple the pinion from the toothed belt.
Figure 7-6. B301 longitudinal movement sensor
4. Remove the hex bolt and the sensor assembly.

5. Note the positions of the potentiometer wires.
6. Remove the potentiometer wires using a soldering iron.
7. Remove the potentiometer from the sensor subassembly.
Assembly
1. Mount the new potentiometer on the sensor subassembly.
2. Connect the wires to the new potentiometer using a soldering iron.
3. Install the sensor assembly and secure it with the hex bolt.
Note: Do not engage the pinion in the toothed belt.
4. Switch the system ON.
5. Perform the procedure “Set Position Pots” on page 3-21.
Caution
An incorrect adjustment can destroy the potentiometer.
Functionality Tests
1. Reboot the system and perform an overall function test.
Final Steps
1. Perform a system backup.

7.5.2 Y311 Stop Assembly, Longitudinal Movement

Removal
2. Unplug the 2 cables connected to the assembly (1 in Figure 7-7).
3. Remove the brake connector (2).
4. Open the shielding clamp.
5. Unplug the GND connection.
6. Remove the 4 Allen screws on the bottom of the carriage plate (3).
7. Remove the notch magnet assembly.
Figure 7-7. Y311 stop assembly removal
Assembly
1. Install the metal plates on the new notch magnet assembly as shown in
Figure 7-8, with the “nose” (4) pointing downward.
Figure 7-8. Y311 assembly

2. Slide the plates all the way to the front end and secure them in position
with the nut.
3. Verify that the spring is already installed.
4. Loosely install the assembly on the carriage plate with the 4 Allen screws.
Do not tighten the screws.
5. Slide the whole assembly toward the rail (8 in Figure 7-9) until the noses of
the plates touch the rail.
Figure 7-9. Plate nose touching rail
6. While firmly holding the assembly in position, tighten the 4 Allen screws
to secure the assembly. Apply Loctite 243.
7. Loosen the nuts of the small metal plates until the springs pull back on the
plates.
Note: These plates have no function other than to define the distance of the notch
magnet assembly to the rails during installation.
8. Install the brake connector (2 in Figure 7-10) and plug in the 2 cables (1).
Figure 7-10. Brake connector
Note: The magnetic notch assembly is adjusted in the factory, and therefore, no
adjustment is needed.
Functionality Tests
1. Check whether the detents of the longitudinal rail engage.


3. Install all covers.
4. Slowly move the tube unit to the default positions for table, wall, and free
examinations. Verify that the carriage locks into each position.
7.5.3 Y301 Brake, Longitudinal Movement

Removal
2. Unplug the cable (1) and the connector (2) of the brake at the notch magnet
assembly.
Figure 7-11. Y301 brake removal
3. Tighten the nuts on both sides to secure the brake springs (Figure 7-12).
Turn them towards the assembly.
Figure 7-12. Brake springs adjustment

4. Remove the 4 Allen screws (Figure 7-13) on the bottom of the carriage
plate.
Figure 7-13. Bridge brake assembly screws
5. Remove the brake assembly.
Assembly
1. Install the new brake assembly loosely on the carriage plate with the 4
Allen screws. Do not tighten the screws.
2. Slide the whole assembly to the rail until the brake pad touches the rail.
3. Tighten the 4 Allen screws to secure the assembly (Loctite 243).
4. Loosen the nuts on both sides to release the brake springs in Figure 7-14).
Turn them until they touch the lock washer.
Figure 7-14. Brake springs
5. Install the brake connector (1 in Figure 7-15) and plug in the cable (2).

Note: The brake gap is adjusted in the factory, and, therefore, no adjustment is
needed.
Functionality Tests
1. Test the brake.
7.5.4 Brake Pad, Longitudinal Movement

Removal
2. Unplug the cable (1) and the connector (2) of the brake at the notch magnet
assembly.
3. Tighten the nuts on both sides to secure the brake springs. Turn them
towards the assembly.

4. Remove the 4 Allen screws (Figure 7-18) on the bottom of the carriage
plate.
Figure 7-18. Bridge brake assembly screws
5. Remove the brake assembly.

6. Remove the brake pad (2 screws in Figure 7-19).
Figure 7-19. Brake pad
Assembly
1. Reinstall the brake pad. Install the screws with a torque of 0.7 ft-lb (0.9
Nm) and apply Loctite 243.
2. Install the brake assembly loosely on the carriage plate with the 4 Allen
screws. Do not tighten the screws.
4. Tighten the 4 Allen screws to secure the assembly and apply Loctite 243.

5. Loosen the nuts on both sides to release the brake springs (Figure 7-20).
Mechanical Steps
1. Adjust the brake gap.
Functionality Tests
1. Inspect the brake.
7.5.5 Replacing the Roller Bearings and the Eccentrics

For this procedure, you add a rail extension to 1 longitudinal rail and roll the
transverse bridge out so that it is supported by 3 roller bearings. The 4th
bearing, to be replaced, becomes accessible and removable.


Removal
1. For the longitudinal rail end to be extended, remove the 2 Allen screws (1
in Figure 7-22) of the cover at the end of the rail.
Figure 7-22. Rail end cover screws
2. Remove the angled plate (2 in Figure 7-23).
Figure 7-23. Angled plate
3. Establish the installation location of the rail extension.

4. Install the rail extension with the following steps:
a. Remove the plastic cover.
b. Install the rail extension on the rail. There must be no gap.
c. Insert the AL pins (1), approximately 75 mm, into the rail.
d. Insert the connector plate (2), approximately 75 mm, into the rail.
e. Align the rail extension, press it into the rail, and tighten the connector
plate and the AL pins.

f. Loosen the rubber bumper stop, insert it into the rail extension (3), and
secure it in the holes provided (4).
Figure 7-24. Rail extension
5. Remove the plastic cover and the rubber bumper stop on the rail with the
defective roller bearing.
6. Position the vertical carriage over the rail with the extension (Figure 7-25)
for equal weight distribution. The weight must be exerted on the load
bearing side.
Note: If needed, temporarily suspend the corrugated hose with cable ties.
Note: It is important that the roller bearing that is accessible is stressed as little
as possible.
Figure 7-25. Vertical carriage over the rail
7. Release the brake and slowly move the transverse bridge into the
extension.

8. Loosen the set screw (5 in Figure 7-26).
Figure 7-26. Roller bearing set screw
9. Remove the snap ring.

10. Remove the roller bearing from the transverse bridge.
Assembly
1. Insert the roller bearing in the transverse bridge’s cross brace.
2. Install the snap ring.
3. Move the roller bearing up to the stop (snap ring) towards the outside.
4. Tighten the set screws (5 in Figure 7-27) to 12 ft-lb (16 Nm).
5. Loosen the set screws (6).
6. Adjust the 2 eccentric bearings (7) with a 5mm Allen wrench. Insert it from
below (8), through the aluminum profile.
Note: Ensure that both bearings are just touching the outside of the longitudinal
rail. The eccentric bearing must not get pushed up.
7. Retighten the set screws (6).
Figure 7-27. Bearing set screws

8. Adjust the other 3 height guide bearings in the same manner.

9. Insert the transverse bridge back into the rail.
Note: When inserting the transverse bridge into the rail, it may need to be raised.
1. Reinstall the rubber bumper stops.
2. Remove the extension.
3. Install the plastic covers.
4. Install the angled plate.
Final Steps
1. Perform an overall function test.
7.6 Vertical Carriage
7.6.1 B302 Transverse Movement Potentiometer

Removal
1. Move the tube unit to a position for easy access to the right-side underside
of the vertical carriage.
3. Remove the front cover of the vertical carriage.
4. Remove the spring (1 in Figure 7-28) to uncouple the pinion from the
toothed belt.
Figure 7-28. Spring to uncouple the pinion

5. Remove the hex bolt (Figure 7-29) and remove the complete assembly.
Figure 7-29. Hex bolt removal
6. Note the positions of the potentiometer wires.

7. Remove the potentiometer wires using a soldering iron.
8. Remove the potentiometer from the sensor subassembly.
Assembly
1. Mount the new potentiometer on the sensor subassembly.
2. Connect the wires to the new potentiometer using a soldering iron.
3. Install the sensor assembly and secure it with the hex bolt.
Note: Do not engage the pinion in the toothed belt.
5. Perform the procedure “Set Position Pots” on page 3-21.
Caution
An incorrect adjustment can destroy the potentiometer.
Note: The value of the potentiometer is shown as tube transverse in the position
check.
Functionality Tests
Final Steps
2. Reinstall the front cover of the vertical carriage.

7.6.2 Y312 Stop Assembly, Transverse Movement

Removal
1. Press the OFF button on the generator console.
2. Remove the cover on the overhead support.
3. Unplug the 2 cables (1 in Figure 7-30) connected to the assembly and the
brake connector (2).
4. Open the shielding clamp.
5. Unplug the GND connection.
6. Remove the 4 Allen screws and remove the notch magnet assembly (3).
Figure 7-30. Y312 stop assembly
Assembly
1. Install the metal plates on the new notch magnet assembly.

Note: The tab (4 in Figure 7-31) must point up. Figure 7-31 shows the tab (4),
the mechanical stop (5), the nut with washer (6) and the sensors (7).
Figure 7-31. Y312 Stop Assembly
2. Slide the plates all the way to the head end and secure them in position
with the nut.
Note: The spring must already be installed.
3. Install the assembly loosely on the carriage plate (4 Allen screws).
Note: Do not tighten the screws. Do not damage the sensors while installing the
assembly.
4. Slide the whole assembly to the rail until the noses of the plates touch the
rail.
Note: Figure 7-32 shows the rail (8) and the securing screws (9). The Y312 stop
assembly is in installation position.
Figure 7-32. Rail and securing screws
5. Tighten the 4 Allen screws with a Loctite 243 to secure the assembly.
Note: Ensure that the assembly does not move out of place while tightening the
screws.
6. Loosen the nuts of the small metal plates until the springs pull back the
plates.

Note: The small metal plates function to define the spacing of the notch magnetic
assembly to the rails during installation of the assembly.
7. Install the brake connector (2 in Figure 7-33) and plug in the 2 cables (1).
8. The magnetic notch assembly is adjusted in the factory, and, therefore, no

adjustment is needed.
Functionality Tests
1. Check whether the detents of the transversal rail engage.
Final Steps
7.6.3 Y302 Brake, Transverse Movement

Removal

3. Unplug the cable (1) and the brake connector (2 in Figure 7-34) on the
notch magnet assembly.
5. Remove the 4 Allen screws (3 in Figure 7-36) and remove the brake
assembly.
Figure 7-36. Brake mounting screws
Assembly
1. Install the cover mounting Screw into the new brake assembly and tighten
the lock washer.
2. Install the new brake assembly loosely on the vertical carriage with the 4
4. Tighten the 4 Allen screws with a Loctite 243 to secure the brake assembly.

Note: The brake gap is adjusted in the factory, and therefore, no adjustment is
needed.
Functionality Tests
1. Check the brake.
Final Steps
7.6.4 Brake Pad, Transverse Movement

Removal


3. Unplug the cable (1) and the brake connector (2 in Figure 7-39) on the
notch magnet assembly.
5. Remove the 4 Allen screws (3 in Figure 7-41) and remove the brake
assembly.
Figure 7-41. Brake mounting screws
6. Remove the lock washer for the cover mounting bolt (4).
7. Press the cover mounting bolt into the brake assembly and remove it.

8. Remove the brake pad (2 screws in Figure 7-42).
Figure 7-42. Brake pad
Assembly
1. Reinstall the brake pad. Tighten the screws with 0.7 ft-lb (0.9 Nm) of
torque and apply Loctite 243.
2. Install the cover mounting bolt into the new brake assembly and tighten
the lock washer.
3. Install the new brake assembly loosely on the vertical carriage with the 4
5. Tighten the 4 Allen screws with a Loctite 243 to secure the brake assembly.

• Install the brake connector (2 in Figure 7-44) and plug in the cable (1).
Mechanical Steps
1. Adjust the brake gap.
Function Tests
1. Check the brake.
7.6.5 Y314 Suspension, Vertical Axis

180 (startup) 1
Removal
1. Remove the covers of the support arm (not the tube covers).
2. Remove the long Allen screw (1) and use it to pull back the notch lever (2)
by putting the screw (1) into the position (3).
Figure 7-45. Y314 suspension vertical axis removal
3. Move the table into a convenient working position.

4. Move the tube over the table and then pull the tube down onto the table.
Place some soft material between the table and the tube unit to avoid
damaging the collimator or table.
5. Lock the column with the safety lock screw (Figure 7-46) on the spring
pulley.
Figure 7-46. Safety lock screw
6. Move the tube assembly up until it stops on the safety lock.

7. Adjust the table height, or place adequate material between the collimator
and the table (e.g., wood planks), until the collimator is supported.
Warning
To avoid injury, ensure the spring pulley safety lock is locked.
Removal
1. Remove the 6 support arm Allen-head mounting screws (Figure 7-47).
Caution
Secure the support arm from tilting, to avoid injury and component
damage.

Figure 7-47. Support arm mounting screws
2. Disconnect the brake cable and remove it (make note of how the cable is
laid).
3. Mark the position of the 5 adjusting nuts (1 in Figure 7-48). They are used
to adjust wobbling and may not be turned.
4. Unscrew the 5 Allen screws (2 in Figure 7-48). Support the suspension,
otherwise it will drop.
Figure 7-48. Wobbling screws (1 of 5)
5. Remove the suspension from the bottom of the support arm.
Assembly
Warning
Lift the telescope tube and unlock the safety lock of the spring pulley.
Do not pull up the telescope tube, because wires might fly out of the
pulley.
Do not unlock the safety lock of the spring pulley. The telescope tube
would be pulled upwards immediately and can cause serious bodily
injury.

needed.
1. Install the new suspension with the 5 Allen screws (2). Tighten the screws
with 7.4 ft-lb (10 Nm) of torque and apply Loctite 243.
Note: The detent stud (3 in Figure 7-49) must be in the 4 o’clock position from
operator's view regardless of the position of the mounting flange.
Figure 7-49. Detent stud
2. Remove the long Allen screw (4 in Figure 7-50) that pulls back the notch
lever and install it in its former position (5).
Figure 7-50. Long Allen screws
3. Unlock the safety lock on the spring pulley.

5. Move the tube unit aside and pull the tube column all the way down to
tighten the ropes of the spring pulley.

Mechanical Work Steps

1. Check again whether the safety lock of the spring pulley is unlocked.
2. Check (and if necessary adjust) the wobble and the drift.
3. Check the rotation around the vertical and horizontal axes.
Adjustments
1. Perform the following adjustment:
- Checking the Central Beam Drift
Functionality Tests
Final Steps
7.6.6 Replacing the Roller Bearings and the Eccentrics

For this procedure, you add a rail extension to one of the transverse bridge
rails and roll the vertical carriage out so that it is supported by 3 roller
bearings. The 4th bearing, to be replaced, becomes accessible and removable.

Special Aids and Tools

• Rail extension
Establishing Access
Note: Before adding the extension to the rails, the belts must be loosened and the belt
supports removed.
1. Establish the installation location of the rail extension.
2. Install the rail extension with the following steps:
a. Remove the front or rear end bracket from the transverse bridge rail
ends.
b. Install the rail extension on the rail. There must be no gap.
c. Insert the AL pins (1), approximately 75 mm, into the rail.
d. Insert the connector plate (2), approximately 75 mm, into the rail.

e. Align the rail extension, press it into the rail, and tighten the connector
plate and the AL pins.
f. Loosen the rubber bumper stop, insert it into the rail extension (3), and
secure it in the holes provided (4).
Figure 7-51. Rail extension
Note: Make sure the rail extension and the rubber bumper stop are installed
securely. There may be no gap between the rail and the rail extension.
3. Remove the rubber bumper stop on the rail with the defective roller
bearing.
4. Turn the support arm/tube unit so that the weight is exerted on the load
bearing side.
Note: It is important that the accessible roller bearing that is stressed as little as
possible.
5. Release the brake and slowly move the vertical carriage into the extension.
6. To replace the roller bearings, loosen the set screws (5 in Figure 7-52).
Figure 7-52. Roller bearings set screws
7. Remove the snap ring.

8. Remove the roller bearing from the vertical carriage.

Installing a Threaded Sleeve for the Roller Bearings

Perform this procedure if the original thread (5) has been torn or damaged.
1. Remove the set screw.
2. Drill open the hole of the set screw to 11.0 mm.
3. Lightly counter bore the drill hole with a counter bore tool.
4. Deburr the inside of the drill hole. This simplifies the process of inserting
the shaft of the roller bearing.
5. Assemble the threaded insert as shown, with the insert (6a) completely
threaded in (6b), the nut (7), the counter nut (8), onto the M8 screw (9).
6. Apply Loctite 243 to the threaded insert.

Note: The threaded insert is a self-tapping threaded sleeve.
7. Carefully turn the threaded insert into the vertical carriage.
Note: Under no circumstances may the threaded insert project into the shaft
hole. The nut may have a maximum spacing of 1 mm to the vertical carriage (7).
8. Loosen the counter nuts and remove the screw (9) from the threaded
insert.
9. Insert a new set screw.
Assembly
1. Insert the roller bearing in the vertical carriage.
2. Install the snap ring.
3. Move the roller bearing up to the stop (snap ring) towards the outside.

4. Tighten the set screws (5 in Figure 7-53) to 10 ft-lb (13 Nm).
Figure 7-53. Roller bearings set screws
Adjusting the Lateral Guide Bearings

1. Loosen the set screw (9 in Figure 7-54) on the middle guide bearing.
2. Adjust 2 eccentric bearings (11) by inserting an Allen wrench (5 mm) (10)
in from below the aluminum profile.
Note: Both bearings must just touch the contact surface of the longitudinal rail.
3. Retighten the set screw.
Figure 7-54. Set screw
Final Steps
1. Insert the vertical carriage back into the rail.
2. Reinstall the rubber bumper stops.
3. Remove the extension.
4. Install the cover.
5. Perform an overall function test.

7.6.7 Support Arm - Complete
Requirements

Preliminary Steps
1. Remove the support arm covers and the tube covers.
2. Remove the long Allen screw (1) and use it on position (3) to pull back the
notch lever (2 in Figure 7-55).
Figure 7-55. Notch lever
3. Move the table to a convenient working position.

4. Move the tube unit over the table and then lower the tube onto the table.
Figure 7-56. Collimator on table

pulley.
6. Raise the tube unit until it stops at the safety lock.

Warning
9. Remove the hose from the cable holder to the support arm (Figure 7-58).
Figure 7-58. Cable holder support arm
10. Remove the cable holder support arm. It is fixed with 4 flathead Allen
screws.
Note: There are important labels on the cable holder, so the cable holder must be
mounted on the new support arm again.

11. Carefully pull out the cable of the potentiometer for vertical rotation. Put
the potentiometer aside. Make a note of how to lay the cable (for
installation).
Removal
1. Remove the 2 Allen screws and the angle plate on the tube assembly (4 in
Figure 7-59).
2. Remove the cable clamps of the high-voltage cables.
3. Remove the 6 Allen screws that secure the tube assembly to the support
arm.
4. Carefully turn the support arm to the side.
Figure 7-59. Tube assembly angle plate
Warning
Do not unlock the safety lock of the spring pulley while the support
arm is removed. If you unlock the safety lock of the spring pulley, the
telescope tube will be pulled upwards suddenly and can cause
damage to components and serious bodily injury.
5. Remove the 6 Allen screws of the support arm (Figure 7-60).
Caution
Secure the support arm to prevent tilting, otherwise, bodily injury can
occur and components can be damaged. Place adequate material under
the support arm to avoid tilting. Be careful of the potentiometer.

6. Remove the support arm.
Caution
Be careful when removing the support arm. The heavy weight of the
support arm can cause bodily injury.
Warning
Wires inside the telescope tube are under mechanical stress and there
is a risk of damaging components and causing serious bodily injury.
Do not pull up the telescope tube.
Assembly
Note: The locking/detent disk (mounted to the telescope tube) is part of the support
arm spare part kit. If the notches are defective, replace the disk.
1. Remove the 8 screws on the bottom of the disk (Figure 7-61).

2. Note the positions of the notches and remove the disk.
Figure 7-61. Locking disk mounting screws
3. Install the new disk according to your notes. Tighten the screws with 12.5
ft-lb (17 Nm) of torque and apply Loctite 243.
Figure 7-62. Locking disk orientation
4. Secure the support arm to the telescope with the 6 Allen-head screws,
torqued to 7.4 ft-lb (10 Nm). Apply Loctite 243.

5. The detent stud (5 in Figure 7-64) must be in 4 o’clock position from

operator's view regardless of the position of the support arm.
6. Install the tube assembly on the new support arm. Tighten the 6 screws of
the suspension with a Loctite 243. Afterwards, install the angle plate (4 in
Figure 7-65).
7. Install the cable clamps for the high-voltage cables.

8. Remove the long Allen screw (5 in Figure 7-66) that pulls back the notch
lever and install it in its former position (6).
Note: Unlock the safety lock on the spring pulley.


10. Move the tube unit aside and pull the tube column all the way down to
tighten the ropes of the spring pulley.
12. Reconnect hose to holder and reconnect all connections.

1. Check again whether the safety lock of the spring pulley is unlocked.
2. Check (and if necessary adjust) the wobble and the drift.
3. Check the rotation around vertical and horizontal axes.
Adjustments
• Perform the following adjustment measures:
- Check the Central Beam Drift
Checking the Adjustment

• Follow the instruction of Aligning the Table and Wallstand Components.
Functionality Tests
Final Steps
7.6.8 Y315 Suspension, Rotation around the Horizontal Axis

Preliminary Steps
1. Remove the covers of the support arm.

2. Remove the rubber bumper that stops rotation around the vertical axis (1
in Figure 7-67).
Figure 7-67. Vertical axis bumper
3. Turn the tube assembly around the vertical axis until the notch lever
engages in the deep notch (2). The springs are relaxed at their maximum.
Figure 7-68. Vertical axis springs
4. Remove the spring in front (3 in Figure 7-68).

5. Turn the tube assembly back to the 0° position.
6. Measure and note the position of the springs (gap between springs and
mounting plate of the screws) of the horizontal axis notch lever (important
for installation). Then turn the screws (4 in Figure 7-69) to release the
spring tension.
Figure 7-69. Spring tension screws


pulley.
Warning
Removal
1. Remove the cable clamps of the high-voltage cables.
2. Remove the 2 Allen screws and the angle plate on the tube assembly (5 in
Figure 7-71).

3. Remove the 6 Allen screws that secure the tube assembly to the support
arm (6).
4. Remove the potentiometer cable clamp.

5. Unplug the X11 connector of the Y315 brake assembly at the cable hose
mounting plate. Make a note of the cable‘s position (for installation).
6. Remove the 5 Allen screws and remove the Y315 brake assembly.
Caution
Heavy weight can cause risk of bodily injury.
Ask for assistance.
needed.
Warning
Tighten all screws with the specified torque and secure them with
Loctite 243. Otherwise, serious bodily injury can occur.

7. Install the new Y315 brake assembly and secure it with the 5 Allen screws
(7 in Figure 7-72). Tighten the screws with 5.9 ft-lb (8 Nm) of torque and
apply Loctite 243.
Figure 7-72. Y315 brake assembly mounting screws
8. Install the tube assembly on the support arm. First tighten the 6 screws of
the suspension. Tighten the screws with 7.4 ft-lb (10 Nm) of torque and
apply Loctite 243.
9. Mount the angle plate.
10. Install the cable clamps for the high voltage cables.
11. Tighten the screws of the notch lever horizontal rotation according to your
measurements and notes (4 in Figure 7-73).
Figure 7-73. Spring tension screws

13. Pull the tube column all the way down to tighten the ropes of the spring
pulley.

14. Turn the tube assembly until the notch lever vertical rotation engages in
the deep notch (2) and install the spring (3 in Figure 7-74).
Figure 7-74. Vertical axis springs
15. Turn back the tube assembly to the 0° position and reinstall the rubber
bumper with Loctite 243.
Adjustments
1. Perform the following adjustment measures:
- Check the Central Beam Drift
Functionality Tests
Final Steps
7.6.9 Rubber Bumper (RVA)

Removal
2. Turn the tube assembly to the 0° position.

3. Remove the rubber bumper that stops rotation around the vertical axis (1
in Figure 7-75).
Figure 7-75. Vertical axis bumper
Assembly
1. Install the new rubber bumper.
2. Secure the screws with Loctite 243.
Functionality Tests
2. Check the rotation of the vertical axis.
Final Steps
7.6.10 Rubber Bumper (RHA)

Removal
2. Turn the tube assembly to the 0° position.

3. Remove the rubber bumper (located in the housing (1 in Figure 7-76) that
stops rotation around the horizontal axis.
Figure 7-76. Rubber bumper in housing
Assembly
1. Install the new rubber bumper.
2. Secure the screws with Loctite 243.
Functionality Tests
1. Check the rotation of the horizontal axis.
Final Steps
7.6.11 Collimator
Preliminary Steps
1. Move the tube unit into a convenient working position.
2. Switch the system OFF at the generator or circuit breaker.
Removal
1. Follow the adjustment instruction of the collimator.

Assembly
1. Follow the adjustment instruction of the collimator.
Mechanical Work Steps (ACSS only)

1. Perform a CAN controller download.
Adjustments
1. Test and calibrate the central beam drift.
Functionality Tests
Final Steps
7.6.12 Tube Assembly

Preliminary Steps
1. Remove the vertical carriage cover.
2. Remove the collimator back cover and disconnect the plug.
3. Move the tube assembly to a suitable working height.
4. Lock the column with the safety lock screw on the spring pulley.

5. Move the tube up until it stops on the safety lock.
Figure 7-77. Tube assembly
6. Cut the cable ties securing the cables on the tube assembly.
7. Loosen the set screws on the HV cable nuts and remove the HV cables.
8. Remove the 4 Allen screws (2 left and 2 right) on the handlebar console
assembly (Figure 7-78).
Figure 7-78. Console assembly mounting screws
9. Remove the handlebar console by lifting it and turn it 90 degrees

downwards.
10. Secure the handlebar console to the column and the cable hose to avoid
damaging or falling down.

11. Loosen the 2 set screws (2 in Figure 7-79) that secure the tube against
rotation.
Figure 7-79. Tube set screws
12. Remove the tube assembly (there are 4 Allen screws to remove).
Note: Be careful removing the tube because the High Voltage and Stator cable
come along with it.
Assembly
1. Install the tube assembly with the 4 Allen screws.
Note: Pay attention to the mount ring position and to the cable that goes
through.
2. Install the handlebar console assembly with the 4 Allen screws.
3. Install the HV cables.
4. Secure the HV cables with the set screw.
5. Connect the cable on the anode side of the tube assembly.
Note: Make sure that the warning label (Part No. 4811548) is affixed to the
tube. If not, apply it as on the original tube.
6. Install the collimator.
7. Plug in the collimator connector, install the back cover of the collimator
and plug in the handlebar console connectors if not done yet.
pulley.

1. Check again whether the safety lock screw on the spring pulley is
unlocked.
2. Check (and if necessary adjust) the drift.

Adjustments
1. Perform the following adjustment measures:
• Checking the Central Beam Drift.
• Refer to the Generator Manual for adjusting the tube.
Functionality Tests
Final Steps
7.6.13 Telescope Tube

Note: Prior to ordering the spare parts, please check whether or not there is a drop
ceiling. If there is a drop ceiling that enables access to the top of the vertical carriage,
just order a new telescope tube. If the ceiling is not a drop ceiling, the complete tube
unit must be removed and special aids and tools must be ordered.

A hand mirror can be helpful.
If the ceiling is not a drop ceiling, order the following parts and tools:
• Device for lowering the telescope tube, Part No. 104 01 134.
• 2x Block & Tackle, 500 kg.
Preliminary Steps
1. Remove the support arm covers, the tube covers, and the vertical carriage
covers.
2. Lift up the telescope tube all the way.

3. Remove the nut (1) that secures the steel cable assembly (2 in Figure 7-80)
of R303 to the inner section of the column and let the steel cable rewind
slowly.
Figure 7-80. Steel cable assembly


pulley.

Warning
9. Secure the cable with the clamping piece at the spring pulley (Figure 7-82).
Figure 7-82. Clamping at secure pulley

10. Remove the 6 Allen screws of the support arm.
Caution
Secure support arm against tilting to reduce risk of bodily injury and
damage of components.
Put adequate material under the support arm to avoid tilting.
Caution
Heavy weight can cause bodily injury; ask for assistance.
12. Remove the locking disk, which is mounted to the telescope tube.

15. Lift up the telescope column and pull out the load cable suspension with a
hook (e.g. a cable tie formed to a loop).
Figure 7-85. Cable suspension
16. Remove the bolt of the load cable suspension and the spring and release
the cables.
17. Slowly let down the tube until it touches the table. Put some adequate
material between the telescope column and the table to avoid damage.
18. Safely remove the locking plate (Figure 7-86) for the cable release and lift
the cable up and out.
Figure 7-86. Locking plate
Removal
1. Remove the 4 screws at the top (3 in Figure 7-87).
Figure 7-87. Telescope mounting screws

2. Remove any cables from the cable clamps mounted on the support
brackets.
3. Completely remove 1 support bracket consisting of 6 Allen screws and
washers (4 and 5 in Figure 7-88).
Note: The telescope tube is still secured to the vertical carriage with the other
support bracket.
Caution
Risk of bodily injury is possible because the upper tube is heavy,
weighing about 40 kg.
Ask for assistance; 2 people must hold the upper tube of the telescope.
4. Undo the 2 screws (5 in Figure 7-88) from the support bracket that is still
mounted on the vertical carriage.
5. Remove the telescope tube.
Figure 7-88. Telescope support bracket screws
6. Lower the telescope slowly.

7. The support bracket that is still mounted on the vertical carriage is held by
4 Allen screws. Loosen them in about 2 or 3 turns.
Assembly
1. Install the new tube (Figure 7-89)

2. Set the telescope tube assembly down as shown in Figure 7-89 (do not
stand up the smallest tube directly as it is longer than the others).
Figure 7-89. Telescope tube
3. Set up the assembly so that the drill holes and labels point toward the
spring pulley.
4. 2 persons required: Slide the assembly upwards and secure it in the
mounting brackets with the 4 screws.
Warning
Tighten all screws with the specified torque. Otherwise, serious
bodily injury can occur.
5. From the top, insert the 4 screws and tighten them with 5.9 ft-lb (8 Nm) of
torque.
6. Move the tube assembly up completely and pull the cables through.
7. Look into the inside tube to ensure that the cable is not twisted.
8. Insert the bolts with shims in the load cable suspension and insert the
safety cable, including the spring on the right side.
Note: The catch of the load cable suspension (Figure 7-90) must point towards
the operator.
Figure 7-90. Load Cable Suspension

9. Insert the support cable on the left side and slide the bolt through
completely.
10. Insert the spacer and snap ring.
11. Slide the load cable suspension into the telescope column and slowly
lower the column.
12. Remove the clamp at the spring pulley.
13. Install the locking plate for the cable release.
Warning
Tighten all screws with the specified torque and secure them with
Loctite 243. Otherwise, serious bodily injury can occur.
14. Install the locking disk to the telescope column according to your notes,
and tighten the screws. Tighten the screws with 12.5 ft-lb (17 Nm) of
15. Install the support arm on the telescope and secure it with the 6 Allen
screws. Tighten the screws with 7.4 ft-lb (10 Nm) of torque and apply
Loctite 243.
Note: The detent stud (6 in Figure 7-91) must be in 4 o’clock position from

16. Remove the long Allen screw (7in Figure 7-92) that pulls back the notch
lever (8) and install it in its former position.

pulley.
19. Install the encoder for E303 lift movement with the 4 screws. Use a 3 mm
Allen key.
Note: Install the steel cable assembly on the inner section of the column.
Note: The small nib must slide along the edge of the metal bar. Use a hand
mirror.
20. Guide the steel cable over the pulley (9 in Figure 7-93).
21. Pull out the cable carefully.
Figure 7-93. Steel cable over pulley
22. If disconnected:
• plug in X4 on the U303 motor controller.
23. Secure the cables with cable ties.
Adjustments
Perform the following adjustment measures:
1. Check the Central Beam Drift

2. Home Position Adjustment

3. Adjust the End Position
Functionality Tests
Final Steps
7.6.14 Roll Winder in Telescope Tube
Requirements
Caution
To avoid damage to the telescope tube, perform the following work
steps with precision.

120 1

• Ladder
• Adhesive tape
Preliminary Steps
1. Remove the front vertical carriage cover.
2. Fasten the tension belt at the bar of the spring pulley (Figure 7-94).
Figure 7-94. Spring pulley

3. Lash the tensioning belt and hook in the carabiner with the hook.
Figure 7-95. Carabiner
Removal
1. In each of the telescope tubes (2), (3), and (4) is 1 roll winder. Replace these
3 roll winders.
Figure 7-96. Telescope tubing
2. Perform the following work steps for tubes 2, 3, and 4:

g. Measure the distance between the bottom edge of tube 5 and the top
edge of the support arm cover.
h. Move the tube lift position to the corresponding height.
Note: The height depends on whether a telescope tube extension is installed or
not. Also, the height differs between the 3 tubes (tube 2, 3, or 4).

Note: For the necessary movements, the emergency button can be switched on in
the meantime. After movement, the emergency button must be switched off again.

3. Remove the 4 Allen screws at the edge cap (Figure 7-97) of the
corresponding tube.
Figure 7-97. Edge cap removal
4. Hook the hooks between the edge cap and the telescope tube.
5. Pull the telescope tube upwards until the roll winder (7 in Figure 7-98) is
just fully visible.
Figure 7-98. Roll winder

6. Hang the rope out of the roll winder. Use the notch (8 in Figure 7-99) at the
rear of the roll winder. The rope must not twist.
Figure 7-99. Notch at Rear of the Roll Winder
7. Move the roll winder with the edge cap down.

8. Secure the rope with an adhesive tape at the telescope tube (Figure 7-100).
Note: Install the new roll winder and the edge cap at the same position as the old
one.
Top Edge
Figure 7-100. Adhesive tape at the telescope tube
9. Remove the retaining ring at the end of the roll winder screw. Remove the
roll winder. It has 1 screw at the lower side of the border. Do not damage
the telescope tube.
Caution
Do not damage the telescope tube.

10. Install the new roll winder with the new screw and the new spring.
11. Turn in the screw until the excess length is in accordance with the
corresponding tube (see table).
Table 7-1. Tube section lengths
12. Install a retaining ring (Figure 7-101) at the end of the screw.
Figure 7-101. Retaining ring
13. Reinstall the roll winder on the edge cap at the same position as before.
Note: The roller is installed on a metal plate. This metal plate has to point to the
outer side.
14. Hook the rope in the roll winder; use the notch at the rear of the roller to
straddle the rope (9 in Figure 7-102). The rope must not twist.
Figure 7-102. Notch at rear of roller

15. Lower the telescope tube slowly. Make sure that the metal plate of the roll
winder slides into the telescope tube guide.
16. Install the edge cap on the telescope tube.
17. Perform these work steps for tubes 2, 3, and 4.
Assembly
1. Remove the tension belt at the bar of the spring pulley.
2. Reinstall the front vertical carriage cover.
3. Switch on the emergency button.
Mechanical Steps
1. Move the tube unit (Figure 7-103) nearly into the upper position. The
distances between the tubes must be the same.
Figure 7-103. Tube unit in uppermost position
Note: If the distances between the tubes are different: adjust the distances of the
tubes with the screws of the roll winder at the lower side of the edge cap.
Figure 7-104. Tube interspace adjustment
Functionality Tests
1. Move the tube unit several times from the upper into the lower position.

2. Perform both manual movement and automatic movement. The telescope

tube has to move smoothly and silently.
Final Steps
1. Move to several customer organ program positions for table, wall, and
free examinations before you hand over the unit.
7.6.15 Spring Pulley


• A hand mirror to check the lay of the cables after assembly of the new
spring pulley.
• Alignment device (Mat. No. 70 44 493) to pull down the telescope tube.
Figure 7-105. Spring pulley
Preliminary Steps
1. Remove the support arm covers and the vertical carriage covers.
2. Lift up the telescope tube all the way.
3. Remove the nut that secures the steel cable assembly of E303 to the inner
section of the column and let the steel cable rewind slowly.
4. Carefully disassemble the angle disk.
Figure 7-106. Angle disk


Figure 7-107. Collimator supported
pulley.

Warning

11. Remove the long Allen screw (1) that pulls back the notch lever (2 in
Figure 7-109).
Figure 7-109. Notch Lever
Caution
Place adequate material under the support arm to avoid tilting.
Caution
The support arm is heavy! Perform this step with another person.
13. Remove the locking disk, which is mounted to the telescope tube.

16. Lift up the telescope column and pull out the load cable suspension with a
hook (e.g. a cable tie formed to a loop).
Figure 7-112. Cable suspension
17. Remove the bolt of the load cable suspension and the spring and release
the cables.
18. Slowly let down the tube until it touches the table. Put some adequate
material between the telescope column and the table to avoid damage.

19. Safely remove the locking plate (Figure 7-113) for the cable release and lift
the cable up and out.
20. Remove all motor and GND connections at the spring pulley.
Figure 7-114. Spring Pulley

21. Remove the snap ring on the left side and tap out the bolt to the right.
Support the spring pulley (Figure 7-115).
Figure 7-115. Snap ring
22. Unscrew the front screw and carefully remove it. Support the spring
pulley and carefully lower it (Figure 7-116).
Figure 7-116. Front screw
23. Remove the spring pulley.
Warning
Do not open the counterbalance; if not observed, death or serious
bodily injury can occur.
When replacing the counterbalance, do not open the spring housing.
Assembly
1. Ensure that the safety lock of the new spring pulley is locked.
2. A cable clamp is installed to prevent the cables from being pulled in. The
camp must be left in place till the cables are installed.
3. Lift the new spring pulley and secure with the front screw.

4. Insert the mounting bolt through the telescope housing from the right and
secure the bolt with the snap rings.
5. Position the cable over the cable pulley, guide it into the tube, and install
the wire dropping protection plate.
6. Connect the GND connections.

7. Move the telescope column up until the cables are accessible.
8. Look into the inside tube to ensure that the cable is not twisted.
9. Insert the bolts with shims in the load cable suspension (Figure 7-118) and
insert the safety cable, including the spring on the right side. The catch of
the load cable suspension has to point towards the operator.
Figure 7-118. Load cable suspension
10. Insert the support cable on the left side and slide the bolt through
completely.
11. Insert the spacer and snap ring.
12. Slide the load cable suspension accordingly into the telescope column and
slowly lower the column.
13. Remove the clamp at the spring pulley.

14. Attach the alignment device (Mat. No. 70 44 493) on the tube assembly to
pull it down.
15. 2 people together, pull the tube assembly into the appropriate working
position. The pull force is 81 kg.
16. Before pulling down the tube assembly, a third person must unlock the
safety lock screw at the spring pulley.
17. When the tube assembly reached the appropriate position, a third person
must lock the safety lock screw.
18. Install the locking disk to the telescope column according to your notes
and tighten the screws. Tighten the screws with 12.5 ft-lb (17 Nm) of
19. Install the support arm on the telescope and secure it with the 6 Allen
screws. Tighten the screws with 7.4 ft-lb (10 Nm) of torque and apply
Loctite 243.
Note: The detent stud (6 in Figure 7-119) must be in four o’clock position from
20. Remove the long Allen screw (4) that pulls back the notch lever now in (5
in Figure 7-120) and install it in its former position.

pulley.
23. Install the encoder with the 4 screws. Use a 3 mm Allen key.
24. Install the steel cable assembly on the inner section of the column.
Note: The small nib must slide along the edge of the metal bar. Use a hand
mirror.
25. Guide the steel cable over the pulley (4 in Figure 7-121).
26. Pull out the cable carefully.
Figure 7-121. Cable over the pulley
27. If disconnected:
• plug in X4 on the U303 motor controller.
28. Secure the cables with cable ties.
7.6.16 System Control Unit (SCU) Board

Removal
2. Remove the vertical carriage rear cover.

3. Locate the SCU board (Figure 7-122).
SCU Board
Vertical Carriage Rear
Figure 7-122. SCU board location
4. Unplug all connectors to the SCU board.

5. Remove the 4 SCU board mounting screws, and remove the SCU board.
Assembly
1. Install the replacement SCU board with 4 mounting screws.
2. Reconnect all connectors to the SCU board.
Calibration
1. Perform the procedure in “Geometry Calibration” on page 3-20.
Final Steps

8 Electrical Schematics
Electrical Schematics
8
8.1 Wiring Diagrams & Cable Assemblies
This chapter contains wiring diagrams and cable assembly drawings for the OTC15-T.
Drawing Number Drawing Description Current Rev.

034-5122 Wiring Diagram OTC15-T, Sheet 1 2
034-5122 Wiring Diagram OTC15-T, Sheet 2 2
034-5125 Wiring Diagram, Switchbox 2
8 Electrical Schematics 8-1

8-2 8 Electrical Schematics

J206 Detail
Cable Color J206 Pin Signal
126-5411G1 black/red 1 GND
red/white 2 T_EXPRDY
126-5411G2 green/yellow 3 T_BUKDRV
blue 4 NEUTRAL
brown 5 LINE




9 Illustrated Parts List
Illustrated Parts List

9
9.1 Ordering Parts
You can order replacement parts, fluids, and accessories from Del Medical by
telephone, by fax, or through our Internet ordering service. Please have the
following information available to ensure quick, easy, and accurate service.
• your name and telephone number
• PO (Purchase Order) number
• preferred method of delivery
• part numbers and quantities of all items required
9.1.1 To Order by Telephone

Call Del Medical Inc. at 1-800-800-6006 and speak to one our Customer Service
Representatives. Telephone hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday (Central Standard or Daylight Time).
9.1.2 To Order by Fax

Fax your order to Del Medical Inc. at 1-800-288-7011. Fax orders can be sent 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
9.1.3 To Order by Email

Email your order to Del Medical Inc. at orders@delmedical.com. Email orders
can be sent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
9 Illustrated Parts List 9-1

9.2 How To Use This Parts List

This chapter contains all part numbers necessary to order OTC15-T Overhead
Tube Crane replacement parts and assemblies.
The parts lists each accompany the illustration for a particular assembly and
represent components of that assembly. The quantities listed are for the
specific part required to complete the assembly, and might not reflect the
quantity needed for the entire system. Some assembly illustrations span more
than one page.
Part or Drawing Num-

ber Description Sheets Revision
n/a Longitudinal rails and transverse
bridge assembly
112-5660G1/G2 Vertical carriage assembly (mechani-
cal)
n/a
07047389 Vertical carriage covers
Tube support arm
n/a
HT Cables
112-5640G1 Trunnion rings 1 0
112-5641G1 Platform tube mount assembly 1 0
112-5660G1/G2 Vertical carriage assembly (electrical) 1 0
122-5139 Power supply assembly 1 0
122-5140 SCU-I/O board assembly 1 0
112-5765 Touch screen assembly 1 0
Table 9-1. Assembly drawings and parts lists
9-2 9 Illustrated Parts List

9.3 Longitudinal Rails and Transverse Bridge

Assembly
Figure 9-1. Longitudinal rails and transverse bridge

Fig ref. Part number Description

2 03074510 Mounting Accessories for longitudinal
201 08766586 CAP
202 03074650 Colored cover strip (green, 1005 mm)
203 07277163 Shim (50x75x1mm)
204 07277155 Spacer plate (50x75x3mm)
205 08764953 Rubber bumper
206 03073959 Tab (125x75x5mm)
3 10501911 Option kit for small rooms
301 08764987 STOP
302 08764953 Rubber Bumper
4 03074668 Colored strip E HIJ (orange, 1005mm)
5 03073652 Rail extension, complete (for replacement of roller
bearing)
6 07044899 Stop assembly
7 07044352 Brake assembly
08772394 ECC. RLR. BRG. 36K E. 8772303, 87724
03070815 Brake Pad
8 0744303 Notch-trap
11 08772394 ECC. RLR. BRG. 36K E. 8772303, 87724
12 08772978 Roller Bearing 36K, Voll. E 8772303
13 03071268 Replacement support kit
14 08773681 Installation Kit split collar for rollers (contains 16pcs)
15 01995976 Distance markers
16 08767477 Pointer
17 07044980 E-TI cable holder set
Table 9-2. Longitudinal rails and transverse bridge

9.4 Vertical Carriage Assembly
Figure 9-2. Vertical carriage assembly


1 122-5140G1 SCU-I/O Board
4 07044352 Brake Assembly
08772394 ECC. RLR. BRG. 36K E 8772303, 87724
03070815 Brake Pad
5 07044899 Stop Assembly
6 07047371 Spring Pulley 81 KG (align fixture, Part-No. 07044493
is required for replacement of spring pulley)
8 07046563 Brake spring pulley (E-TI.)
9 10547221 DISP.Sensor 1080mm Poti 1k s-l cab. E303
10 08772394 ECC. RLR. BRG. 36K E 8772303, 87724
11 08772378 Roller Bearing 36K VOLL. E 8772303
12 03071268 Replacement support kit
13 08773681 Installation Kit split collar for rollers (contains 16 pcs)
14 07067127 Gas spring auskr. 400 N hub 120 mm
15 07043735 Swivel Arm Suspension
16 07042604 Telescope Tubestand kit (1 pc ID 26 and 5pcs per ID
22, 23, 24 required)
21 07044980 E-TI. cable holder set
22 07044667 Shim 0.2 (required for replacement of ID 16, telescope
tubestand)
tubestand)
tubestand)
25 08764680 Rope Pulley
26 07045920 Wire-Rope Clip (required for replacement of ID 16, tele-
scope tubestand)
27 07046597 Roll Winder Set
Table 9-3: Vertical carriage assembly (mechanical)

9.5 Vertical Carriage Covers
Figure 9-3. Vertical carriage covers

1 07044071 Cover of Telescopic Carriage
2 07046761 Set of Covers for Telescopic Carriage (without
screws)
201 07043560 Set of Slide Valves
3 08767485 Pointer
4 03071474 Wall Inlet
not shown 03071292 Replacement Cable Holder, with screws
entire 07047389 Kit of all components listed above
figure
Table 9-4: Vertical carriage covers

9.6 Tube Support Arm
Figure 9-4. Tube support arm assembly

1 07046159 Tube Support Arm Midrange (E-TI., including
the following spare parts)
2 07045037 Suspension Vertical Axis, Y314
3 07045748 Suspension Horizontal Axis semi
4 07044972 E-TI. Stop Buffer RVA
9 07042281 Cover for Support Arm
Table 9-5: Tube support arm assembly


10 07042398 Scaled Cover
12 07044964 Stop Buffer RHA
13 07044980 E-TI. Cable Holder Set
14 07046852 Small Parts Set (E-TI.)
Table 9-5: Tube support arm assembly
9.7 HT Cables
Figure 9-5. HT cables

1 03065609 HT cable 3-core, 24m
03065872 Disk 3-pole
01786995 Gasket
01787305 Silicon Oil AK350
2 07043445 Set of cables DAP
3 07046860 Basic Cable Harness Midrange
4 07046878 Basic Cable Harness Midrange ACSS
36 03753493 Stator Cable Kit 30m
361 05764647 Line adapter trick anode
Table 9-6. HT cables and cabling parts


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Table of Contents iii

2.1.1 Tube Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

2.7.2 Service Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–40

Chapter 3 — Calibration and Adjustments

Chapter 4 — Acceptance Testing

4.1 Acceptance Testing for Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Chapter 6 — Periodic Maintenance

6.4.3 Transverse Bridge Roller Bearing and Rail Inspection . . . . . . . . . . 6–4

Chapter 7 — Component Replacement

Table of Contents vii

Chapter 8 — Electrical Schematics

Chapter 9 — Illustrated Parts List

viii Table of Contents

Safety and Compliances

Safety and Compliances ix

6. Damage or injury caused by operation of this equipment by unauthorized

Safety Conventions Used in this Manual

x Safety and Compliances

Equipment Safety Guidelines

Safety and Compliances xi

To avoid the dangerous and cumulative effects of X-rays, minimize

Do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere (such as

To avoid injury when moving this equipment, at least 2 qualified

Emergency Stop Switch

Emergency Stop switch

xii Safety and Compliances

Radiation Safety Regulation

Safety and Compliances xiii

• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP)

Personnel Radiation Monitoring

Radiation Protection Survey

xiv Safety and Compliances

Ionizing radiation exposure is of particular concern in pediatric patients because:

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Safety and Compliances xv

intended purposes. Such laws and regulations define electromagnetic

This equipment may cause radio interference or disrupt nearby

Communications among wireless devices (e.g., mobile devices or

To avoid equipment damage, do not touch pins on connectors

Combining with other Products/Components

This equipment might experience interference from other equipment,

xvi Safety and Compliances

Guidance and Declarations for Electromagnetic Compatibility

Emissions Test Compliance Guidance

IEC 60601-1-2 Compliance

Safety and Compliances xvii

IEC 60601-1-2 Compliance

Conducted RF, 3 Vrms, 150kHz (V1) = 3 Vrms d = (3.5/V1) √P (150kHz to 80 MHz)

where P is the maximum output power rating of

xviii Safety and Compliances

transmitting equipment and this system per the following recommendations

Separation distance in mete rs, by transmitter frequency

Wiring Safety Information

Product Life and Disposal

Safety and Compliances xix

Installation Verification for Regulatory Compliance

xx Safety and Compliances

If the dealer or distributer discontinues dealing in or distributing Del Medical