5 min read
How To Prepare for X-Ray Machine Installation
Any time your facility purchases X-ray equipment, there are some big, important steps that need to be taken before it...
2014 GE Optima XR220 (EQ-022666)
Nominal Tube Voltage (Radiographic) 40 ~ 150 kV
Nominal Focal Spot size (IEC 60336): Large Focus: 1.2 mm; Small Focus: 0.6 mm
Anode Rotation Speed (minimal): 3200 min-1
Permanent Filtration: 0.9 mm Al/75 kV IEC60522: 1999
Maximum X-ray Tube Current: Large Focus: 500 mA; Small Focus: 200 mA
Maximum Continuous Heat Dissipation: Without Air-circulator: 170 W (238 HU/s)
Maximum anode heat units: 140 kHU
Exposure time: 4.0 msec – 6.0 sec
Capable of 100-240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz operation
System battery status display
2014 Flashpad Detector
Detector battery can take up to 50 exposures per hour and provide enough power for 3 hours of use on a single charge
Single panel (non-tiled) amorphous silicon detector with a Cesium Iodide scintillator
Image area: 40.4 cm x 40.4 cm (15.9 in x15.9 in)
Active matrix: 2024 x 2024 pixels
Pixel Pitch: 200 microns
Typical upper dynamic range: 7.8mR
Typical DQE: @ 0lp/mm: 68%)
Two handgrips
2014 GE Optima 220 (EQ-014193)
Nominal Tube Voltage (Radiographic) 40 ~ 150 kV
Nominal Focal Spot size (IEC 60336): Large Focus: 1.2 mm; Small Focus: 0.6 mm
Anode Rotation Speed (minimal): 3200 min-1
Permanent Filtration: 0.9 mm Al/75 kV IEC60522: 1999
Maximum X-ray Tube Current: Large Focus: 500 mA; Small Focus: 200 mA
Maximum Continuous Heat Dissipation: Without Air-circulator: 170 W (238 HU/s)
Maximum anode heat units: 140 kHU
Exposure time: 4.0 msec – 6.0 sec
Capable of 100-240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz operation
System battery status display
2014 Flashpad Detector
Detector battery can take up to 50 exposures per hour and provide enough power for 3 hours of use on a single charge
Single panel (non-tiled) amorphous silicon detector with a Cesium Iodide scintillator
Image area: 40.4 cm x 40.4 cm (15.9 in x15.9 in)
Active matrix: 2024 x 2024 pixels
Pixel Pitch: 200 microns
Typical upper dynamic range: 7.8mR
Typical DQE: @ 0lp/mm: 68%)
Two handgrips
2011 GE Optima 220 (EQ-021553)
Nominal Tube Voltage (Radiographic) 40 ~ 150 kV
Nominal Focal Spot size (IEC 60336): Large Focus: 1.2 mm; Small Focus: 0.6 mm
Anode Rotation Speed (minimal): 3200 min-1
Permanent Filtration: 0.9 mm Al/75 kV IEC60522: 1999
Maximum X-ray Tube Current: Large Focus: 500 mA; Small Focus: 200 mA
Maximum Continuous Heat Dissipation: Without Air-circulator: 170 W (238 HU/s)
Maximum anode heat units: 140 kHU
Exposure time: 4.0 msec – 6.0 sec
Capable of 100-240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz operation
System battery status display
2011 Flashpad Detector
Detector battery can take up to 50 exposures per hour and provide enough power for 3 hours of use on a single charge
Single panel (non-tiled) amorphous silicon detector with a Cesium Iodide scintillator
Image area: 40.4 cm x 40.4 cm (15.9 in x15.9 in)
Active matrix: 2024 x 2024 pixels
Pixel Pitch: 200 microns
Typical upper dynamic range: 7.8mR
Typical DQE: @ 0lp/mm: 68%)
Two handgrips
2012 Siemens Mobilett Mira (EQ-014530)
Power Output: Max. 35 kW, max. 450 mA
Max. Focal Spot Height: 84“ (213.5 cm)
Max. Horizontal Extension: 49“ (124.5 cm)
High Power Battery Pack (Option) (90 Ah): Battery operation time 8 h/270 exposures at 70 kV/20 mAs; Standby time (On state) 16 h
Image Processing: DiamondView Plus - Automatic, dose-neutral image processing for improved organ-specific contrast and detail
Detector Dimensions: 14” x 17”
Weight: 6.6 lbs (3 kg)
Scintillator Cesium iodide (Csl)
Highly flexible tube arm that is easy to maneuver with it’s ability to rotate 180°.
All cables on the Mira run inside the tube arm of the mobile X-ray.
49” max. tube arm horizontal extension.
84” max. tube arm height.
2013 Siemens Mobilett Mira (EQ-014531)
Power Output: Max. 35 kW, max. 450 mA
Max. Focal Spot Height: 84“ (213.5 cm)
Max. Horizontal Extension: 49“ (124.5 cm)
High Power Battery Pack (Option) (90 Ah): Battery operation time 8 h/270 exposures at 70 kV/20 mAs; Standby time (On state) 16 h
Image Processing: DiamondView Plus - Automatic, dose-neutral image processing for improved organ-specific contrast and detail
Detector Dimensions: 14” x 17”
Weight: 6.6 lbs (3 kg)
Scintillator Cesium iodide (Csl)
Highly flexible tube arm that is easy to maneuver with it’s ability to rotate 180°.
All cables on the Mira run inside the tube arm of the mobile X-ray.
49” max. tube arm horizontal extension.
84” max. tube arm height.
2015 Siemens Mobilett Mira Max (EQ-025462)
Power Output: Max. 35 kW, max. 450 mA
Max. Focal Spot Height: 84“
Max. Horizontal Extension: 49“
High Power Battery Pack (Option) (90 Ah): Battery operation time 8 h/270 exposures at 70 kV/20 mAs; Standby time (On state) 16 h
Highly flexible tube arm that is easy to maneuver with it’s ability to rotate 180°.
All cables on the Mira run inside the tube arm of the mobile X-ray.
49” max. tube arm horizontal extension.
84” max. tube arm height.
2015 14" x 17" Max Detector
Weight: 6.6 lbs
Scintillator Cesium iodide (Csl)
2017 Carestream DRX Revolution (EQ-002695)
DRX-Plus/1/1C digital flat panel detector 35 cm X 43 cm with Windows 7 OS
32 kW X-ray generator kV range 40–150 kV mAs range 0.1–320.0 mAs mA range 100–400 mA
Weights 590 kg 1300 lbs
Height Column Collapsed 1273 mm 50.1 in
Height Column Extended 2097 mm 82.6 in
Width 585 mm 23.0 in
Length 1219 mm 48.0 in
User interface Primary 19 in Touch Screen
Secondary 8 in Touch Screen
Motor Drive Two independant drive
motors provide forward /
reverse drive and
directional control
Collison Sensing Frontal and Lateral
Maximum Drive Speed 5.6 KM/H 3.5 MPH
2017 Carestream DRX Revolution (EQ-002697)
35 cm X 43 cm LUX 35 Detector – DOM 2022
Windows 10 OS
Image View Software
32 kW X-ray generator
Primary User interface 19” Touch Screen
Secondary 8” Touch Screen
Frontal and Lateral Collison Sensing
Maximum Drive Speed 5.6 KM/H 3.5 MPH
Unit Weight: 1300 lbs
Use this step-by-step guide to help you decide the best DR panel for your facility.
May 10, 2024 by Danny Fisher
Any time your facility purchases X-ray equipment, there are some big, important steps that need to be taken before it...
Aug 6, 2020 by Clay Selby
We emphasize preventive maintenance (PM) a lot here at Block Imaging. We type about it in emails. We talk about it on...
Mar 16, 2023 by Clay Selby
Bringing a new (or new to you) X-ray system into an imaging facility can be an overwhelming project, especially if...