9.

Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications

Overview
The policy of GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc. is one of continual product development and
improvement. For this reason, GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc. reserves the right to change the
operating characteristics and specifications of newer products at any time, without prior notice, and
without incurring any obligation relating to previously manufactured items.
The specifications listed are limited to general performance and physical data. Specifications of
optional equipment provided by other manufacturers are given in the applicable manuals provided
with those options.

Camera Output Video Signal

Hi-res 1k x 1k pixel, 1260 lines/frame @ 30Hz, 1320 lines/frame @ 25Hz.

Classification Type
Class I Equipment ( as defined by IEC 60601-1) Type B protection against electric shock. Ordinary
protection against ingress of water. Anesthetic Proof Continuous Operation. ( Refer to the
fluoroscopic and film mode duty cycle specification contained in Generator Operating Parameters.)

Electromagnetic Compatibility Statement

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and must be installed and used
according to the manufacturer’s instructions in order to avoid receiving radio frequency interference.
If this equipment generates or receives interference do the following to correct the problem:
x Verify that the equipment is the cause by turning the system on and off.
x Reorient the equipment until the interference stops.
x Relocate the equipment with respect to other equipment in the room.
x Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that the equipment and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.
Note: All cables that are used to connect to the D-Sub connector I/O ports of the Workstation must be
shielded cables or cables supplied by GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc.

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Environmental Requirements
Ambient Temperature Operating: 50q to 95q F ( + 10q to + 35q C)
Extended Storage and
> 2 days: 32q to 104q F ( 0q to + 40q C)
Transportation
Short-term Storage
< 2 days: 14q to 131q F ( - 10q to + 55q C)
and Transportation
Storage and
15,000 ft. ( 4572 meters) maximum
Transportation Altitude

Operating Altitude 10,000 ft. ( 3048 meters) maximum

Operating: 20 to 80 %, non-condensing
Humidity
Storage and transport: 10 %-80 %, condensing

Shock and Vibration 1G at 5-200 Hz for 2 hours

Power Requirements
Interconnect Cable:
The C-arm obtains AC power from an interconnect cable attached to the Workstation. The power is
isolated single phase ( neither side at ground potential), 99-128 VAC, less than 8 Amps RMS
maximum, 60 or 50 Hz.
Maximum Continuous Power Dissipation: 3,280 BTU/Hr. ( This is based on a maximum real power
value of 960 watts).
Note: The interconnect cable provides video and communication signal interface, in addition to
power.
Connector Output Voltages:
Footswitch: 5 VDC 30 mA current source
Handswitch: 5 VDC 30 mA current source

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X-ray Source Assembly

Type: Varian RAD-99 ( rotating anode)

Focal Spot: Dual, 0.3 mm and 0.6 mm

Target Angle: 10q

Target Diameter: 3.1 inches ( 80mm)

Inherent Filtration 0.6 mm Al ± .05 mm

Additional filtration is added to the beam for a total
Added Filtration of 5.5 mm Al nominally.
Anode Heat Storage
300,000 HU
Capacity
Anode Maximum Cooling 70 kHU/minute. Refer to the thermal characteristic
Rate curves in this chapter.
Housing Heat Storage
1,600,000 HU
Capacity
15 kHU/minute. Refer to the thermal characteristic
Housing Cooling Rate
curves in this chapter.
Housing Cooling Rate
( with optional cooling 22.5 kHU/minute.
kit)
Leakage Technique
125 kVp and 1.5 mA
Factors
X-ray Tube Rating 125 kVp maximum
Max. Symmetrical
100 cm from focal spot equals 220 mm 30 cm from
Radiation Field
focal spot equals 75 mm
measured on X-axis

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Collimation
Fluoroscopy Nominal diameter circle for 9/6/4-inch II system:
23 cm ( 9-in.)
15 cm ( 6-in.)
11 cm ( 4.5-in.)
Nominal diameter circle for 12/9/6-inch II system:
31 cm ( 12-in.)
23 cm ( 9-in.)
15 cm ( 6-in.)
Continuously adjustable to an area less than 5 cm x 5 cm, measured
at the image receptor plane ( II input surface).
Radiography Nominal diameter circle 9-inch II system:
23 cm ( 9-in.)
Nominal diameter circle 12-inch II system:
31 cm ( 12-in.)
Continuously adjustable to an area
less than 5 cm x 5 cm, measured at the image
receptor plane ( II input surface).

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Tube Rating Charts

The following charts and data describe tube characteristics when operated with three-phase full-
wave rectification, a reasonable approximation to the high frequency generator with minimal ripple.

Radiographic Ratings ( 50 Hertz)

Three Phase Constant Potential
Target Diameter: 3" (80mm)
Target Angle: 10 - 300,000 H.U.
Stator Frequency: 50 Hz. - 2,850 RPM

0.3 mm Focal Spot 0.6 mm Focal Spot

450
200

400
175

350
150
60kV
TUBE CURRENT (mA)

300
TUBE CURRENT (mA)

125
60kV
250
80kV
100 90kV
80kV 200 100kV
90kV 110kV
75 125kV
100kV 150
110kV
125kV
50 100

25 50

0 0
.01 .02 .03 .05 .1 .2 .3 .5 1 2 3 5 10 .01 .02 .03 .05 .1 .2 .3 .5 1 2 3 5 10
MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TIME IN SECONDS MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TIME IN SECONDS

Figure 9-1. 50 Hertz Radiographic Rating Chartss

Radiographic Ratings ( 60 Hertz)

Three Phase Constant Potential
Target Diameter: 3" (80mm)
Target Angle: 10 - 300,000 H.U.
Stator Frequency: 60 Hz. - 3,450 RPM

0.3 mm Focal Spot 0.6 mm Focal Spot

200 500

175

400
TUBE CURRENT (mA)

150
TUBE CURRENT (mA)

60kV
60kV
125
300

100 80kV 80kV

90kV 90kV
100kV 200 100kV
75 110kV 110kV
125kV 125kV

50
100
25

0 0
.01 .02 .03 .05 .1 .2 .3 .5 1 2 3 5 10 .01 .02 .03 .05 .1 .2 .3 .5 1 2 3 5 10
MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TIME IN SECONDS MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TIME IN SECONDS

Figure 9-2. 60 Hertz Radiographic Rating Charts

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Heating and Cooling Charts - Tube Housing

A
1600
A B C .
Sustained operation at 440 watts ( kV mA =
1400 total watts) reaches maximum heat units (
1200
1600 kHu) in 1 Hour.
Heat Units X 1000

B Sustained operation at 300 Watts.

1000

800 D C Sustained operation at 220 Watts.

600
D Cooling Rate once maximum is reached.
400

200

0
0.00 0.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30

Hours

Figure 9-3. Without Fan

A
1600
A B C
.
Sustained operation at 500 watts ( kV mA =
1400 total watts) reaches maximum heat units (
1200
1600 kHu) in 1 Hour.
Heat Units X 1000

B Sustained operation at 300 Watts.

1000

800 C Sustained operation at 220 Watts.

600
D D Cooling Rate once maximum is reached.
400

200

0
0.00 0.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30

Hours

Figure 9-4. With Fan

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Heating and Cooling Charts - Anode

ANODE HEATING AND COOLING CHART
JOULES H.U.
212 300
1150 H.U. / SEC. (813W) 1000 H.U. / SEC. (707W)
800 H.U. / SEC. (585W)
800 H.U. / SEC. (424W)
177 250

400 H.U. / SEC. (283W)

141 200
STORAGE X 1,000

200 H.U. / SEC. (141W)

106 150

71 100
COOLING

35 50

0 0
0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30

TIME (MINUTES)

Figure 9-5. Anode Heating and Cooling

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Generator Specifications
The following information is provided in accordance with IEC 60601-2-7 ( 1998).
Nominal kVp @ maximum mA
Film mode 57 kVp @ 75 mA
Normal Mode 120 kVp @ 10 mA
HLF Fluoro 120 kVp @ 20 mA
Pulsed Fluorography 99 kVp @ 40 mA
Digital Cine 100 kVp @ 150 mA

Nominal mA @ maximum kVp

Film Mode 35 mA @ 120 kVp
Normal Mode 10 mA @ 120 kVp
HLF Fluoro 20 mA @ 120 kVp
Pulsed Fluorography 33 mA @ 120 kVp
Digital Cine 125 mA @ 120 kVp
Maximum Output Power
Film Mode 4.4 kW @ 97 kVp, 45 mA
Pulsed Fluorography 4.0 kW @ 120 kVp, 33 mA
Digital Cine 15.0 kW @ 100 kVp, 150mA,
10 mS pulsed @ 30 or 25 pps
Nominal Output Power Film 4.2 kW @ 100 kVp, 42 mA for 0.2
Mode second exposure
Lowest mAs setting Film Mode 1.0 mAs ( independent of kVp)
Nominal shortest exposure time
0.2 second
Film Mode

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Generator Operating Parameters

Type: Switched design, 60 kHz nominal operating frequency
kVp Accuracy: ± ( 5% or 3 kVp) greater of the two

mA Accuracy: ± ( 10% + 0.1 mA)

mAs Accuracy: ± ( 10% + 0.2 mAs)

Linearity: Film mode linearity < 0.08

Reproducibility: C.O.V. < 0.04

Focal Spot: 0.3 mm filament and 0.6 mm filament

Fluoroscopy Duty
70 kVp @ 2.0 mA continuous
Cycle:
97 kVp @ 45 mA, 6.7 seconds ( 300 mAs)
Film Mode Duty Cycle: Once per 5 min ( 2.2 %) continuous
Once per minute ( 11.1 %) for 30 exposures
Pulse Width Accuracy
(Digital Cine and ± ( 10 % + 1 mS)
Pulsed)

Measurement Basis for Technique Factors

kVp - The peak value of high voltage generator output in the interval after a 20 mS delay period to
the end of the exposure.
mA - The time average of the current flow into the high voltage cable/X-ray tube assembly,
beginning at the point where kVp crosses the 35 kVp level.
Time - Measurement of exposure time begins when the kVp crosses the 35 kVp level ( 80% of kVp
selected).
mAs - The time integral of mA as defined above.

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Radiographic mA As a Function of kV and mAs

The radiographic mA tables on these pages list the mA and spot size that will be used by the system
to obtain the desired mAs ( mA x time) product during a film exposure.
Technique Focal Spot
mA Used*
kV mAs Used

50 to 52 1.0 to 100 45 0.3 mm

50 to 52 110 to 300 75 0.6 mm
53 to 57 1.0 to 100 45 0.3 mm
53 to 57 110 to 300 75 0.6 mm
58 to 62 1.0 to 100 50 0.3 mm
58 to 62 110 to 300 70 0.6 mm
63 to 67 1.0 to 100 55 0.3 mm
63 to 67 110 to 300 65 0.6 mm
68 to 72 1.0 to 100 60 0.3 mm
68 to 72 110 to 300 60 0.6 mm
73 to 77 1.0 to 100 55 0.3 mm
73 to 77 110 to 300 55 0.6 mm
78 to 82 1.0 to 100 50 0.3 mm
78 to 82 110 to 300 52 0.6 mm

Note: In 0.3 mm mode ( < 100 mAs) the minimum exposure length is 200 mS. Low mAs selections,
mAs values smaller than "used mA" divided by 5, will result in lower mA than is shown in the
table. The mA value can be calculated by multiplying the mAs value by 5.

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Technique Focal Spot

mA Used
kV mAs Used

83 to 87 1.0 to 90 50 0.3 mm
83 to 87 91 to 100 40 0.3 mm
83 to 87 110 to 300 50 0.6 mm
88 to 92 1.0 to 100 45 0.3 mm
88 to 92 110 to 300 45 0.6 mm
93 to 97 1.0 to 50 45 0.3 mm
93 to 97 51 to 100 40 0.3 mm
93 to 97 110 to 300 45 0.6 mm
98 to 102 1.0 to 35 42 0.3 mm
98 to 102 36 to 100 40 0.3 mm
98 to 102 110 to 300 42 0.6 mm
103 to 107 1.0 to 80 40 0.3 mm
103 to 107 81 to 100 30 0.3 mm
108 to 112 1.0 to 60 38 0.3 mm
108 to 112 61 to 100 30 0.3 mm
113 to 117 1.0 to 50 36 0.3 mm
113 to 117 51 to 100 30 0.3 mm
118 to 120 1.0 to 40 35 0.3 mm
118 to 120 41 to 100 30 0.3 mm

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Focal Spot ( 0.3 mm)

Mode mA Range mAs Range kVp Range Pulse Rate ( pps) Pulse Width( mS)

Auto Fluoro 0.2 to 5 N/A 40 to 120 N/A N/A

Manual Fluoro 0.2 to 10 N/A 40 to 120 N/A N/A
High Level Fluoro
0.2 to 20 N/A 40 to 120 N/A N/A
Continuous
Pulsed Auto 0.2 to 5 N/A 40 to 120 60Hz: 1, 2, 3.75, 50, ( 25)
Fluoroscopy ( 7.5, 15) 50Hz: 1,
2.083, 4.167, ( 6.25,
12.5)
Pulsed Auto 0.2 to 40 N/A 40 to 120 60Hz: 1, 2, 3.75, 50, ( 25)
Fluorography ( 7.5, 15) 50Hz: 1,
2.083, 4.167, ( 6.25,
12.5)
Pulsed Manual 0.2 to 10 N/A 40 to 120 60Hz: 1, 2, 3.75, 50, ( 25)
Fluoro ( 7.5, 15) 50Hz: 1,
2.083, 4.167, ( 6.25,
12.5)
See
Radio-
Radiographic 1 to 100 50 to 120 N/A N/A
graphic
mA Table
60Hz: 66-133
Digital Spot 1.0 to 75 N/A 40 to 120 N/A
50Hz: 80-160

Focal Spot ( 0.6 mm)

Mode
mA Range mAs Range kVp Range Pulse Rate ( pps) Pulse Width( mS)
Pulsed Digital Cine 0.2 to 150 N/A 40 to 120 60Hz: 15, 30 50Hz: 10
12.5, 25
Radiographic N/A 110 to 300 50 to 120 N/A N/A

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Scatter Radiation
9 Inch (22.8 cm) II
Conditions:
x MDH 1015 X-Ray Monitor
x 10 x 5-6 Ion Chamber (entrance exposure only)
x 10 x 5-180 Ion Chamber (scatter exposure only)
x ANSI Abdomen Phantom (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 17.78cm Lucite)

Horizontal Plane
The following illustration shows measurement points in a plane perpendicular to the beam axis at a
height indicated by reference point C1. C1 is the 30-inch SSD, and is illustrated in the Vertical Plane
illustration, below. The measurement points are 25 cm apart. The table following the illustration
shows expected scatter radiation at each point.
H4

H3

H2

H1

C1
S1 S2 S3 S4

Figure 9-6. Overhead View of C-Arm and Imaging Table

9 inch II Air Kerma Scatter Rates – Horizontal Plane

Technique: Fluoroscopic 73 kVp @ 2.4 ma Entrance Exposure Rate: (Reference C1)

Measurement
Entrance Exposure Rate Dose Rate
Point
H1 598 mR/hr 5.22 mGy/hr
H2 133 mR/hr 1.16 mGy/hr
H3 56 mR/hr 0.48 mGy/hr
H4 30 mR/hr 0.26 mGy/hr
S1 523 mR/hr 4.56 mGy/hr
S2 130 mR/hr 1.13 mGy/hr
S3 56 mR/hr 0.48 mGy/hr
S4 34 mR/hr 0.29 mGy/hr

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Vertical Plane
The following illustration shows measurement points in a plane through the beam axis at a height
indicated by reference point C1, which represents the 30-inch SSD. The measurement points are 25
cm apart. The table following the illustration shows expected scatter radiation at these points.
T3

T2

T1

C1

B1

B2

B3

Figure 9-7. Side View of C-Arm and Imaging Table

9 inch II Air Kerma Scatter Rates – Vertical Plane

Technique: Fluoroscopic 73 kVp @ 2.4 ma Entrance Exposure Rate: (Reference C1)

Measurement Point Entrance Exposure Rate Dose Rate

T1 Too close to phantom for measurement
T2 72 mR/hr 0.62 mGy/hr
T3 33 mR/hr 0.28 mGy/hr
C1 1.03 R/min 0.008 Gy/min
B1 Too close to phantom for measurement
B2 328 mR/hr 2.86 mGy/hr
B3 163 mR/hr 1.42 mGy/hr

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12 Inch (30.5 cm) II

Conditions:
x MDH 1015 X-Ray Monitor
x 10 x 5-6 Ion Chamber (entrance exposure only)
x 10 x 5-180 Ion Chamber (scatter exposure only)
x ANSI Abdomen Phantom (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 17.78cm Lucite)

Horizontal Plane
The following illustration shows measurement points in a plane perpendicular to the beam axis at a
height indicated by reference point C1. C1 is the 30-inch SSD, and is illustrated in the Vertical Plane
illustration, below. The measurement points are 25 cm apart. The table following the illustration
shows expected scatter radiation at each point.
H4

H3

H2

H1

C1
S1 S2 S3 S4

Figure 9-8. Overhead View of C-Arm and Imaging Table

12 inch II Air Kerma Scatter Rates – Horizontal Plane

Technique: Fluoroscopic 73 kVp @ 2.4 ma Entrance Exposure Rate: (Reference C1)

Measurement Point Entrance Exposure Rate Dose Rate

H1 1080 mR/hr 9.42 mGy/hr
H2 225 mR/hr 1.96 mGy/hr
H3 97 mR/hr 0.84 mGy/hr
H4 54 mR/hr 0.47 mGy/hr
S1 1030 mR/hr 8.99 mGy/hr
S2 240 mR/hr 2.09 mGy/hr
S3 101 mR/hr 0.88 mGy/hr
S4 58 mR/hr 0.50 mGy/hr

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Vertical Plane
The following illustration shows measurement points in a plane through the beam axis at a height
indicated by reference point C1, which represents the 30-inch SSD. The measurement points are 25
cm apart. The table following the illustration shows expected scatter radiation at these points.
T3

T2

T1

C1

B1

B2

B3

Figure 9-9. Side View of C-Arm and Imaging Table

12 inch II Air Kerma Scatter Rates – Vertical Plane

Technique: Fluoroscopic 73 kVp @ 2.4 ma Entrance Exposure Rate: (Reference C1)

Measurement Point Entrance Exposure Rate Dose Rate

T1 Too close to phantom for measurement
T2 146 mR/hr 1.27 mGy/hr
T3 67 mR/hr 0.58 mGy/hr
C1 0.93 R/min 0.008 Gy/min
B1 Too close to phantom for measurement
B2 527 mR/hr 4.60 mGy/hr
B3 248 mR/hr 2.16 mGy/hr

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Dimensions
C-Arm ( 9-inch/23cm II)
1000 mm 39.4 in. 442 mm

17.4 in.

2209 mm Max. 87 in.Max.

1752 mm Min. 69 in. Min.
798 mm
31.4 in.

38 inches
965 mm

508 mm

20 in.
1928 mm 75.9 inches

2588 mm 101.9 inches

2385 mm 93.9 inches

33 inches
496 mm 19.5 inches extended 838 mm
1209 mm 47.6 inches 424 mm 16.7 inches retracted

(L-arm at 0 degrees) (L-arm at 90 degrees)

25°
55°

Figure 9-10. C-Arm with 9-inch (23 cm) II Dimensions

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C-Arm ( 12-inch/30.5cm II)

22.0 inches
559 mm

2298 mm Max. 90.5 in Max.

1841 mm Min. 72.5 in Min.
31.4 inches
798 mm
39.4 inches
1000 mm

942 mm 37.1 inches

485 mm 19.1 inches

2002 mm 78.8 inches

2720 mm 107.1 inches

2517 mm 99.1 inches

838.2 mm
33 inches
1209 mm 47.6 inches 520 mm 20.5 inches extended
450 mm 17.7 inches retracted

(L-arm at 0 degrees) (L-arm at 90 degrees)

25°

55°

Figure 9-11. C-Arm with 12-inch (30.5 cm) II Dimensions

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Super C-Arm

20 in. (508 mm)

88.5 in. (2247 mm) maximum
70.5 in. (1790 mm) minimum

31 in. (787.4 mm)

39 in. (990.6 mm)

33 in. (838.2 mm)

77 in. (1955.8 mm) minimum

85.25 in. (2165.35 mm) maximum

33 inches
838 mm
498 mm 19.6 inches extended
427 mm 16.8 inches retracted

55°

3°

Figure 9-12. Super C-Arm Dimensions

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Film Cassette Dimensions

9-inch II 12-inch II
Metric 24 cm x 30 cm 35 cm x 35 cm
Standard 10 in. x 12 in. 14 in. x 14 in.

Material Safety Data Sheets

Manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheets are available from the manufacturer upon request.
Contact the following manufacturer's with regard to the materials listed.
Dow Corning R 5 Compound ( Silicone)-Dow Corning Corporation, South Saginaw Road, Midland MI
48686, ( 517) 496-8306.
Shell Diala R Oil Ax ( Oil MSDS No. 60030-5)-Shell, Inc., Product Safety and Compliance, PO Box 4320,
Houston, TX 77210, ( 713) 473-9461.
Panasonic Sealed Lead Acid Battery-Matsushita Industrial Battery Co., Ltd, Battery Storage Division,
11-66 Honsyuku-Cho, Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, ( 0467) 51-1121.
Sealed Lead Acid Battery-Hawker Energy Products, Inc., 1050 South Broadway, PO Box 5887, Denver,
CO., 80217, ( 303) 744-4806.

Optional Equipment
The following accessories have been tested with, and are known to work with the C-Arm. Call the
Communication Center to order optional equipment. Refer to Chapter 1, "Introduction and Safety" to
obtain the Communication Center phone numbers.
Laser Aimer
Film Cassette Holder

Consumables
To order GE OEC consumables such as steri-drapes and printer paper, please refer to the "Ordering
Information" provided in Chapter 1, "Introduction and Safety" in this manual.

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