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X-ray Generators
The x-ray generator control panel allows the selec-
Scope of this Product Comparison tion of technique factors for different radiographic,
R/F, and tomographic procedures. The control panel
This Product Comparison covers x-ray gener-
also operates auxiliary devices such as film changers,
ators designed for use as part of general-purpose
photospot cameras, and automatic exposure controls
radiographic, radiographic/fluoroscopic (R/F), to-
(AECs).
mographic, angiographic/interventional R/F, and
cardiac catheterization R/F imaging systems. For
related information, see the following Product
Comparisons:
Radiographic Quality Control Devices, X-ray
Generator
Radiographic Systems, Film; Digital
Radiographic/Fluoroscopic Systems, Angiog-
raphic/Interventional; Cardiovascular
Radiographic/Fluoroscopic Systems, General-
Purpose; Cameras, Radiographic Photospot
Radiographic/Tomographic Systems, Linear
UMDNS information
This Product Comparison covers the following de-
vice term and product code as listed in ECRIs
Universal Medical Device Nomenclature System
(UMDNS):
X-ray Generators [16-602]
Purpose
X-ray generators modify incoming voltage and cur-
rent to provide an x-ray tube with the power needed to
produce an x-ray beam of the desired peak kilovoltage
(kVp) and current (mA). The generator supplies con-
tinuous power to the x-ray tube for fluoroscopic exami-
nations, and its switching and timing devices ensure Microprocessor-controlled, high-frequency x-ray
proper timing for discrete radiographic exposures. generator
C156UN1A Rectification
X-ray Tube Rectifiers in the transformer assembly convert AC
into the direct current (DC) required by the x-ray tube
Figure 1. X-ray generator components (see Fig. 2). A rectifier restricts current flow in an x-ray
tube to one direction (from cathode to anode), thereby
preventing damage to the x-ray tube filament. There
Principles of operation are two types of rectification half wave and full
wave; all x-ray generators listed in the chart use full-
The major components of an x-ray generator are the
wave rectification. Typically, in half-wave rectifica-
control panel and the transformer assembly (see Fig.
tion, two rectifiers are connected in series with the
1). The control panel permits the selection of technique
x-ray tube, with one on either side. As a result, elec-
factors for radiographic or fluoroscopic examinations
trons can flow from cathode to anode during the first
and the initiation of radiographic exposures. The
half of each AC cycle but are blocked during the second
transformer assembly contains transformers, rectifi-
half-cycle. In full-wave rectification, two pairs of rec-
ers, and three major circuits the high-voltage cir-
tifiers are configured to operate alternately, and elec-
cuit, the filament circuit, and the timer circuit that
trons flow from cathode to anode during both halves of
supply the x-ray tube with the necessary power to
the AC cycle in a pulsating current. While both vac-
produce an x-ray beam of the desired voltage, current,
uum-tube and solid-state rectifiers are available, solid-
and duration.
state silicon rectifiers are now most widely used.
Transformers modify the voltage of incoming alter-
nating-current (AC) electrical signals to increase or Depending on the rectifiers and components in-
decrease the voltage in a circuit. A simple transformer cluded in the high-voltage circuit, the secondary volt-
consists of two wire coils, called primary and secondary age waveform presented to the x-ray tube can be single
coils, which are wrapped around a core of iron or other phase, full-wave rectified; 3-phase, 6-pulse; 3-phase,
material susceptible to magnetic forces. When an AC 12-pulse; high frequency; or constant potential. Ex-
is applied to the primary coil, the resulting electromag- amples of each voltage waveform are shown along with
netic field causes a current to flow through the secon- the corresponding radiation intensity waveforms in
dary coil. The current and voltage induced in the Figure 3.
secondary coil are related to the initial current and The ideal secondary voltage waveform for presenta-
voltage by the ratio of the number of turns of the two tion to the x-ray tube is a flat DC waveform with no
coils, as expressed by the following equation: temporal variations in voltage. Waveforms that devi-
T1/T2 = V1/V2 ate from this ideal lower the efficiency of x-ray produc-
tion. Efficiency is affected by the ripple factor of the
where T1 and T2 are the number of turns for the
voltage waveform (the difference between the mini-
primary and secondary coils and V1 and V2 are the
mum and maximum x-ray tube voltages, expressed as
primary and secondary voltages.
a percentage of the maximum voltage) presented to
In a step-up transformer, voltage increases and the x-ray tube. Generators with a lower ripple factor
current decreases in the secondary circuit because the have a greater x-ray output. The ripple factor for a
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Radiation
cycle. The ripple factor for a 3-phase, 6-pulse gener-
Voltage
Intensity
ator is 13.5% because at 100 kV, the voltage fluctuates
between 86.5 and 100 kV; ripple is accentuated when
3-phase generators are operated under load (i.e., oper-
ating conditions). Time Time
a. Ideal DC
High-voltage circuit
The high-voltage circuit provides the electrical
power needed to accelerate the flow of electrons from
the cathode to the anode of the x-ray tube to produce
x-rays of the specified kVp and waveform. Also called 1 sec
60
the cathode-anode circuit, the high-voltage circuit con-
b. Single-phase, half-wave rectified
sists of a step-up transformer (also called the high-volt-
age transformer) and an autotransformer. Because the
potential difference across the secondary coil may be
as great as 150,000 volts (V), the step-up transformer
is sealed within an oil-filled tank, which enhances heat
dissipation and provides electrical insulation between 1 sec
60
various components.
c. Single-phase, full-wave rectified
A kVp meter and an mA meter are incorporated into
the high-voltage circuit to monitor, respectively, the
potential across the x-ray tube and the current through
the tube during an exposure. The kVp meter is usually
located between the autotransformer and the step-up 1 sec
60
transformer; the mA meter is connected in the secon-
dary coil of the step-up transformer. d. Three-phase, six-pulse
1 sec 1 sec
60 60
e. Three-phase, twelve-pulse
1 sec
500
Voltage
f. High-frequency
g. Constant potential
Figure 2. Voltage waveforms demonstrating Figure 3. Secondary voltage waveforms (left) and
rectification radiation intensity waveforms (right)
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particular kVp is selected, an appropriate pair of sec- Y), a 120 phase difference in the voltage waveform is
ondary taps in the autotransformer is automatically produced. When the three windings are arranged in a
connected into the circuit to provide the correct input delta configuration (shaped like a triangle), a 150
voltage to the step-up transformer for the specified phase difference in the voltage waveform is produced.
output voltage. The primary voltage is increased by a Three-phase, 6-pulse generators have a wye trans-
factor of approximately 600 to achieve the voltage former and six rectifiers in their secondary coil; the
required for radiographic and fluoroscopic exposures. resulting waveform consists of 6 pulses per cycle, or
360 pulses per second (for a 60-hertz [Hz] supply).
Filament circuit Three-phase, 12-pulse generators have one delta and
one wye transformer and 12 rectifiers in their secon-
The filament circuit supplies the x-ray tube filament
dary coil; the resulting waveform consists of 12 pulses
(a coiled tungsten wire that emits electrons when
per cycle, or 720 pulses per second. Because three-
heated) with the voltage needed to provide the desired
phase generators produce outputs much closer to the
tube current. A step-down transformer the filament
ideal DC than do single-phase models, they produce
transformer supplies the power to heat the tube
x-rays more efficiently.
filament, which is connected directly to the secondary
coil of the transformer. The voltage of the primary coil High-frequency, or multipulse, generators operate
(100 to 220 V) is provided by tapping off a number of somewhat differently from traditional single- and
turns from the autotransformer. The step-down trans- three-phase generators, because they have additional
former converts this voltage to the potential difference components in the high-voltage circuit. The 50 or 60
required by the tube filament, which is approximately Hz line voltage (either single- or three-phase) is recti-
10 V. If an x-ray tube with dual focal spots is used, the fied and filtered to create a nearly DC signal. Next, a
filament circuit includes a separate transformer for high-frequency inverter, or oscillator, circuit converts
each filament. this DC voltage into a sinusoidal waveform with a
frequency as high as 100 kilohertz (kHz). This signal
Because small changes in filament current yield
is then input to a single high-voltage transformer.
large changes in tube current, the filament voltage
Full-wave rectification on the secondary side of the
must be precisely controlled. Therefore, resistors are
high-voltage circuit doubles the number of x-ray pulses
placed in the circuit leading to the autotransformer,
per second to as high as 200,000 per second.
and selectable resistance is controlled by a switch on
the control panel. Additional components of the fila- A capacitor, located in the high-voltage circuit be-
ment circuit include a voltage stabilizer that care- fore the x-ray tube, smooths the full-wave rectified
fully regulates filament voltage and a device that waveform, reducing the ripple factor to approximately
compensates for the changes in x-ray tube current 2%. The resultant measured waveform has ripple simi-
caused by changes in the selected kVp (line voltage lar to that of waveforms produced by 3-phase or 6- or
compensation). 12-pulse generators, reflecting highly efficient x-ray
production. This waveform is identical for single- or
Types of x-ray generators three-phase input power.
Single-phase, full-wave rectified generators and Because high-frequency generators produce a mul-
single-phase, two-pulse generators use single-phase tipulse wave with low ripple, more accurate timing is
line voltage input to the primary circuit. A bridge of possible, and patient exposure is lessened. An addi-
four rectifiers included in the secondary coil of the tional advantage of high-frequency generators is their
high-voltage circuit permits current flow from the x- small size the transformer assembly for a high kW,
ray tube cathode and anode during both halves of the high-frequency generator is about 1/3 the size of a high
alternating cycle. The resulting voltage waveform in- kW, 12-pulse generator. Low kW, high-frequency gen-
cludes 2 x-ray pulses per cycle, or 120 pulses per erators do not require a separate transformer housing;
second. The average x-ray tube voltage is substan- they can be housed together with the x-ray tube in a
tially lower than the peak x-ray tube voltage, and the normal-sized tube shield, thus eliminating the need for
ripple factor is 100%. high-voltage cables.
Three-phase, full-wave rectified waveforms are Constant-potential generators, which produce a
produced by high-voltage circuits containing three true DC, are a variation on the 3-phase, 12-pulse
autotransformers and three windings on both the circuit. Two triode (three-electrode) or tetrode (four-
primary and secondary coils of the high-voltage electrode) control vacuum tubes are placed between
transformer. When the three windings are electrically the output of the transformers secondary wye and
connected in a wye configuration (shaped like the letter delta windings and the cathode and anode ends of the
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x-ray tube. Each control tube contains an electrode Switching mechanisms are classified as primary or
called a grid. Modifications of the voltage applied to secondary according to their location in the high-volt-
the grid cause the control tube to act as a variable age circuit. Primary switching is less complicated and
resistance, thus changing the magnitude of the voltage expensive because it is easier and safer to switch the
reaching the x-ray tube. A comparator circuit reads lower primary voltages on and off. Three types of
the voltage outputs at the two control tubes and alters primary switches are electromechanical contactors,
their respective grid bias voltages to maintain a con- thyratrons, and silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs).
stant potential difference across the x-ray tube. The
An electromechanical contactor causes a spring-
response of the comparator circuit and control tubes is
loaded plunger to open or close a circuit when a current
nearly instantaneous, resulting in a DC voltage wave-
is applied to an electromagnetic coil. Because of iner-
form reaching the x-ray tube. Some constant-potential
tia, these contactors are slow to respond, and their
generators use solid-state field-effect transistors
ability to handle a rapid series of repeated exposures
rather than tetrode/triode control tubes to produce a
is consequently limited. They are also expensive to
ripple-free DC output.
maintain.
Thyratrons are gas-filled, hot cathode tubes that
Timer circuit
function as electronic switches. A grid is usually nega-
The timer circuit initiates the radiographic expo- tively charged to prevent current flow through the
sure, sustains it for a preset length of time, and termi- thyratron tube, which in turn prevents current flow
nates it. A timer mechanism controls the length of the through the high-voltage circuit. If the negative
exposure, and switches initiate and terminate the ex- charge on the grid is sufficiently reduced, a continuous
posure. Typical exposure times range from 1/120 of a flow of current results, allowing x-rays to be produced.
second to 6 seconds. Controls for the timer circuit are A second thyratron is necessary to terminate the expo-
located on the control panel. The actual timer and sure. Thyratrons respond quickly (because of lack of
switch units are contained in the high-voltage circuit. inertia) and are able to handle rapid sequences of
exposures, but they generate large amounts of heat
Three types of timer mechanisms have been used in and are expensive to maintain.
x-ray generators mechanical, synchronous, and SCRs, also called thyristors, are the solid-state ana-
electronic. Mechanical timers are similar to spring- logs of thyratrons, retaining the advantages of thyra-
driven kitchen timers; the exposure duration is deter- trons without the disadvantages. They can be used in
mined by the length of time required for the spring to synchronized or unsynchronized switching configura-
unwind from a preset, calibrated position. Because tions. In synchronized switching, the SCRs begin and
they are accurate to only about 1/4 of a second, they end their conduction of current flow only at zero-cross-
are unsuitable for standard x-ray exposures, which are ings of the 60 Hz line voltage, resulting in x-ray expo-
often much shorter than that. sure durations that are precisely timed to multiples of
1/120 of a second (8.33 msec). Unsynchronized switch-
Synchronous timers are driven by synchronous mo- ing allows x-ray exposures to be initiated and termi-
tors, which operate in tandem with the 60 Hz power nated independently of zero-crossings. The high-speed
frequency. These timers allow exposures to begin and electronic precontacting feature allows a response
end only at zero-crossings of the sinusoidal, 60 Hz time of 1 to 2 msec for the initiation of an exposure, the
voltage waveform and consequently offer precisely pulsed commutation feature allows the initiation of an
timed x-ray exposures in multiples of 1/120 of a second; exposure without regard to synchrony with zero-cross-
however, they are unable to provide exposures in the ings, and the forced extinction termination feature
millisecond (msec) range or a rapid series of repeated allows termination of an exposure without regard to
exposures. zero-crossings. This combination of features reduces
exposure durations to 1 to 2 msec and makes a rapid
Electronic timers are most commonly used in x-ray
series of repeated exposures possible.
generators. Their operation is based on the time
needed to charge or discharge a capacitor, as deter- The two available secondary switching mechanisms
mined by the value of a variable resistance in the timer are triode or tetrode switch tubes and grid-controlled
circuit; selecting an exposure time from the control x-ray tubes; both are complex and expensive. Triode
panel adjusts this resistance to the proper value. or tetrode switching tubes are used in constant-poten-
When used with electronic switches, electronic timers tial generators; as described earlier, they are the same
can provide accurate exposures as brief as 1 msec, as tubes used to maintain a constant voltage across the
well as a rapid series of repeated exposures. x-ray tube. In addition to this function, the grid bias
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voltage also acts to initiate and terminate x-ray expo- Standard AECs require the technologist to select
sures by conducting and blocking current flow to the specific kVp and mA settings on the control panel, with
x-ray tube. Response time is nearly instantaneous, the exposure time automatically determined by the
exposures as short as 0.5 msec are possible, and an AEC circuit.
extremely rapid series of exposures can be produced.
Anatomic programming is often used to select kV
In grid-controlled x-ray tubes, a grid bias voltage is and mA for each examination. These values are prepro-
also used to switch x-ray tube current flow on and off. grammed into the control console based on an institu-
In this case, the grid is the focusing cup of the x-ray tions programs. Generators featuring anatomic
tubes cathode itself. Applying a small (2 to 3 V) bias programming include an additional series of push but-
voltage to the grid prevents electron flow to the anode, tons on the control panel that are labeled with various
while removing the bias voltage allows current flow anatomic regions and projections and preset to repre-
and the production of x-rays. Grid-controlled x-ray sent a fixed set of technique factors of the users choice,
tubes are primarily used in fluoroscopy, providing up including kVp, mA, and AEC timing or exposure time.
to 500 exposures per second. Supplemental fine adjustments account for variations
in patient size and density. The technologist can pre-
pare the generator for an x-ray exposure by selecting a
Other generator features single button, without having to consult the technique
chart typically used for manual exposure selection. In
Additional features available to improve the per- addition to this ease of operation, anatomic program-
formance of x-ray generators include radiographic ming ensures consistent technique factors within a
AEC, anatomic programming, and fluoroscopic auto- department and allows them to be changed quickly and
matic brightness control. accurately during the course of an examination.
AEC automatically terminates radiographic expo- In fluoroscopy, a constant brightness at the output
sures when sufficient x-ray intensity to provide accept- phosphor of the image intensifier should be main-
able film darkening has reached the x-ray film tained so that the image does not lighten or darken
cassette. This feature ensures the production of satis- markedly when scanning varying thicknesses of pa-
factory images, reducing the chance that human error tient anatomy or introducing contrast media. Fluoro-
will necessitate repeat exposures. AEC detectors, scopic automatic brightness control regulates
sometimes called phototimers, include one or more fluoroscopic image brightness by adjusting the gener-
elements placed in front of or behind the film cassette. ator technique settings to provide a fixed radiation
The two most common types of detectors used in AEC exposure rate at the image intensifiers input phos-
are photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) and ionization phor. Various types of detectors are available to moni-
chambers. PMTs collect the light emitted as x-rays tor the image intensifiers photocathode current and
strike a fluorescent material and convert the light luminance at its output phosphor as well as the video
intensity into a current proportional to the total x-ray signal intensity at the camera CRT (cathode ray tube).
intensity reaching the fluorescent material. (Solid- In each case, as changes are detected, the automatic
state photodiodes are sometimes used instead of brightness control circuit immediately adjusts the kVp
PMTs.) and/or mA output of the generator to restore the de-
sired radiation exposure rate at the image intensifiers
The ionization chambers used in AEC are typically input phosphor, concurrently restoring the desired
flat-plate, gas-filled chambers. As x-rays pass through image brightness.
the chamber, they ionize the gas molecules, creating a
current proportional to the radiation intensity reaching
the chamber. Both types of AEC detectors are cali-
brated so that a predetermined current provides the
Reported problems
desired film density. When this current level is X-ray generators must be operated knowledgeably
achieved, the termination switch in the generator timer to avoid potential problems related to automatic fea-
circuit automatically activates. An SCR switch with tures and fluoroscopic radiation exposure. Careful
forced extinction termination allows the extremely patient positioning is required for optimal perform-
short, precisely timed exposures required for rare-earth ance of AEC devices and anatomic programming. Er-
film/screen combinations. Forced extinction is not rors in patient positioning can result in rejected films
needed with high-frequency generators operating and repeat examinations, which unnecessarily in-
above 50 kHz because lower ripple and faster exposure crease patient radiation exposure and examination
times make AEC more accurate and reproducible. costs.
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Fluoroscopic examinations must be conducted with the generator under load. The following formula is
great caution to minimize radiation exposure to pa- used to calculate power ratings for three-phase
tients and to tableside personnel. In the United generators:
States, federal and state regulations limit generators
kW = (kVp mA) 1,000
exposure rates to 5 or 10 roentgens per minute (R/min)
at the location where the radiation beam enters the For single-phase generators:
patient (depending on specification). Under typical kW = (kVp mA 0.7) 1,000
conditions of fluoroscopic operation, patient skin en-
trance exposure is in the range of 2 to 5 R/min. To For most generators, the power rating is not con-
minimize patient radiation exposure, a fluoroscopic stant over the entire kV range, and the maximum mA
examination should involve as little beam-on time as and kVp values cannot be obtained simultaneously.
possible, and the monitors last-image-hold feature For this reason, it is important to carefully examine
should be used, if available, to retain the image on the the way the manufacturer indicates this information.
monitor screen after the fluoroscopic exposure. To Typically, power ratings are specified at 100 kVp, with
minimize personnel radiation exposure, protective maximum mA values listed for several different kVp
garments and beam-shielding devices must be used, values.
and distance from the radiation beam should be maxi- The power rating and timing capabilities of a new
mized. In addition, the fluoroscopic exposure rate generator should be selected based on the types of
should be measured quarterly by a medical physicist examinations to be performed and the operating tech-
to ensure safety and regulatory compliance and to nique factors required with the type of generator
monitor the performance consistency of the automatic selected. For example, an examination using a three-
brightness control feature. phase or high-frequency generator requires lower kVp
and/or mAs than the same examination using a single-
Purchase considerations phase generator. Routine radiographic, angiographic,
fluoroscopic, and tomographic procedures also vary in
The x-ray generator and radiographic or R/F table their kVp and mAs requirements.
are the primary components of any x-ray room. Each
must be selected in consideration of both clinical needs All x-ray system components must also be selected
and cost-effectiveness. For x-ray generators, the pri- for compatibility as an integrated system. Specifically,
mary selection factors are secondary waveform type, it is critical to choose compatible x-ray tubes and
power rating, timing capabilities, and compatibility generators so that all features of both components can
with other system components. be fully utilized. Positioning the generator too far from
the x-ray tube may cause distortions in voltage wave-
As noted previously, the secondary waveform type forms and timing responses caused by capacitance in
determines the efficiency of x-ray production, includ- excessively long high-voltage cables.
ing the magnitude of ripple and the ratio of average to
peak x-ray tube voltage. Single-phase, full-wave rec- Cost containment
tified secondary waveforms provide the least efficient
production of x-rays, which results in longer radio- A purchase decision should be based on issues such
graphic exposure times and higher patient radiation as life-cycle cost, local service support, discount rates
exposure than for the same examination using the and non-price-related benefits offered by the supplier,
same kVp (because of higher skin exposure from low- and standardization with existing equipment in the
energy x-rays that do not reach the image receptor). In department or hospital (i.e., purchasing all x-ray gen-
addition, single-phase generators cause increased x- erators from one supplier). The initial acquisition cost
ray tube anode heating, thus restricting small focal is only a fraction of the total cost of operation. There-
spot examinations and reducing tube life. Three-phase fore, before making a purchase decision based solely
generators (and other generators producing wave- on the acquisition cost of an x-ray generator, buyers
forms with low ripple) allow higher mA exposures at should consider operating costs over the lifetime of the
shorter exposure times, thus reducing motion un- equipment. The following costs should be considered
sharpness and producing higher-quality radiographs when purchasing an x-ray generator:
for many examinations. If three-phase power service Special features (e.g., pulsed fluoroscopy capability)
is not available at a location proposed for it, power
installation costs must be added to the project budget. Service contract
X-ray tube replacement
Power ratings, in units of kilowatts (kW), describe
the maximum kilovoltage (kV) and mA capabilities of Utilities
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suppliers do not extend system performance and up- Note: Although every effort is made to ensure that the
time guarantees beyond the length of the warranty following list is comprehensive, please note that other
unless the system is covered by a service contract. applicable standards may exist.
ECRI recommends that, to maximize bargaining lev- American Association of Physicists in Medicine. Per-
erage, hospitals negotiate pricing for service contracts formance specifications and acceptance testing for
before the system is purchased. Additional service x-ray generators and automatic exposure control
contract discounts may be negotiable for multiple-year devices [report]. Diagnostic X-ray Imaging/X-ray
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or hospital. Purchasing multiple generators from one
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Taejeon
Supplier information Republic of Korea
Phone: 82 (42) 6278986
Americomp Fax: 82 (42) 6210729
E-mail: medics@kornetzi.net
Americomp Inc [170184]
2901 W Lawrence Ave Del Medical
Chicago IL 60625-3621
Del Medical Systems Group [376429]
Phone: (773) 588-2444, (800) 458-1782
11550 W King St
Fax: (773) 583-1751
Franklin Park IL 60131-1851
E-mail: info@americompus.net
Phone: (847) 288-7000, (800) 800-6006
Internet: http://www.americompus.net
Fax: (847) 288-7011
E-mail: sloehrke@delmedical.com
Apelem Internet: http://www.delmedical.com
Apelem SA [194762]
Parc Scientifique Georges Besse emd Technologies
175 allee Von Neumann emd Technologies [393535]
F-30035 Nimes Cedex 310 Blvd Industriel
France St-Eustache PQ J7R 5R4
Phone: 33 (466) 290907 Canada
Fax: 33 (466) 297123 Phone: (450) 491-2100
E-mail: apelphil@hotmail.com Fax: (450) 491-4138
Internet: http://www.apelem.com E-mail: marketing@emd-tech.net
Internet: http://www.emd-tech.net
Control-X emd Technologies Europe SA [393559]
Control-X Medical Inc [108554] 58 rue Roger Salengro
2289 Westbrooke Dr Bldg C F-94126 Fontenay-sous-Bois Cedex
Columbus OH 43228-9644 France
Phone: (614) 777-9729, (800) 777-9729 Phone: 33 (1) 45140606
Fax: (614) 777-0395 Fax: 33 (1) 48762514
E-mail: sales@cxmed.com E-mail: marketing@emd-tech.net
Internet: http://www.cxmed.com Internet: http://www.emd-tech.net
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Hologic
GEMS
Hologic Europe NV [156155]
GE Medical Systems [102107] Horizon Park
PO Box 414 Leuvensesteenweg 510
Milwaukee WI 53201-0414 B-1930 Zaventem
Phone: (262) 544-3011, (800) 643-6439 Belgium
Fax: (262) 544-3384 Phone: 32 (2) 7114680
Internet: http://www.gemedicalsystems.com Fax: 32 (2) 7252087
Hologic Inc [106487]
GE Medical Systems Asia [300443] 35 Crosby Dr
4-7-127 Asahigaoka Bedford MA 01730
Hino-shi Phone: (781) 999-7300, (800) 343-9729
Tokyo Fax: (781) 280-0667
Japan E-mail: marketing@hologic.com
Phone: 81 (3) 425855451 Internet: http://www.hologic.com
Internet: http://www.gemedical.co.jp
IMD
GE Medical Systems Canada [174606] IMD SpA (International Medical Devices)
2300 Meadowvale Blvd [354505]
Mississauga ON L5N 5P9 via Aldo Moro 5/7
Canada I-24020 Scanzorosciate BG
Phone: (800) 668-0732 Italy
Fax: (905) 567-2115 Phone: 39 (035) 668163
Internet: http://www.gemedicalsystems.ca Fax: 39 (035) 668166
E-mail: sales@imdspa.com
GE Medical Systems Europe [171319]
Internet: http://www.imdspa.com
283 rue de la Miniere
boite postale 34 LISTEM
F-78533 Buc Cedex
France LISTEM Corp [392886]
Phone: 33 (1) 30704040 414-1 Chongchon-2 dong
Fax: 33 (1) 30709998 Pupyong-gu
Internet: http://www.gemedicalsystems- Inchon
europe.com/fr Republic of Korea
Phone: 82 (32) 5155511
Fax: 82 (32) 5129814
E-mail: obd@listem.co.kr
GTR Labs
Internet: http://www.listem.co.kr
GTR Labs LLC [384436] LISTEM USA Inc [393197]
510 Elk St 405 Douglas Ave Suite 2105
Gassaway WV 26624 Altamonte FL 32714
Phone: (304) 364-2211, (888) 871-9232 Phone: (407) 869-9909
Fax: (304) 364-2212 Fax: (407) 869-9930
E-mail: info@gtrllc.com E-mail: wchoi12@cs.com
Internet: http://www.gtrllc.com Internet: http://www.listem.co.kr
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SMAM
Trophy
SMAM srl [177065]
via Tiziano 24 Trophy Radiologie (France) [151034]
I-20053 Muggio MI 4 rue Fernand Pelloutier
Italy Croissy Beaubourg
Phone: 39 (039) 2781554 F-77437 Marne la Vallee Cedex 2
Fax: 39 (039) 790213 France
E-mail: rbuzzi.smam@interbusiness.it Phone: 33 (1) 64808500
Fax: 33 (1) 64808506
E-mail: jminglese@trophy-imaging.com
Summit Internet: http://www.trophy-imaging.com
Summit Industries Inc [171242]
2901 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago IL 60625-3621 Villa
Phone: (773) 588-2444, (800) 972-9776
Villa Sistemi Medicali SpA [156442]
Fax: (773) 588-3424
via delle Azalee 3
E-mail: info@summitindustries.net
I-20090 Buccinasco MI
Internet: http://www.summitindustries.net
Italy
Phone: 39 (02) 488591
Toshiba Fax: 39 (02) 4881844
E-mail: vsminfo@villasm.com
Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc [101894] Internet: http://www.villasm.com
2441 Michelle Dr
PO Box 2068
Tustin CA 92680-7047 VMI
Phone: (714) 730-5000, (800) 421-1968
Fax: (714) 832-2570 VMI Industria e Comercio Ltda [174435]
Internet: http://www.medical.toshiba.com Rua Cacuera 703/735
Toshiba (Australia) Pty Ltd/Medic [373230] Bairro Liberdade
5 Byfield St 31270-350 Belo Horizonte-MG
PO Box 315 Brazil
North Ryde NSW 2113 Phone: 55 (31) 34416446
Australia Fax: 55 (31) 34416463
Phone: 61 (2) 98876000 E-mail: vmi.bh@zaz.com
Fax: 61 (2) 98874866
Internet: http://www.isd.toshiba.com.au/medical
WTI
Toshiba Medical Systems Co Ltd [139511]
3-26-5 Hongo World Technologies Inc [361572]
Bunkyo-ku 1921 Industrial Dr Suite B
Tokyo 113-0033 Libertyville IL 60048-9731
Japan Phone: (847) 573-0564
Phone: 81 (3) 38182061 Fax: (847) 573-0565
Fax: 81 (3) 38157215 E-mail: sales@wtinc.com
Internet: http://www.medical.toshiba.com Internet: http://www.wtinc.com
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CE mark Conformite Europeene mark For those models whose prices were supplied to us
in currencies other than U.S. dollars, we have also
CRT Cathode ray tube listed the conversion to U.S. dollars to facilitate com-
parison among models. However, keep in mind that
DSS Digital satellite system
exchange rates change often.
EN European Norm
Need to know more?
ETL ETL Testing Laboratories For further information about the contents of this
EU European Union Product Comparison, contact the HPCS Hotline at +1
(610) 825-6000, ext. 5265; +1 (610) 834-1275 (fax); or
FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration hpcs@ecri.org (e-mail).
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MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 30 37.5 40 : 50 65 : 80
mA @ kVp 300 @ 100 300 @ 125 500 @ 80 : 800 @ 80 :
630 @ 80 1,000 @ 80
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-125 40-150 40-150 40-150
mA range
Small focus 50, 100 50, 100 10-500 : 10-630 10-800 : 10-1,000
Large focus 150, 200, 250, 300 150, 200, 300 10-500 : 10-630 10-800 : 10-1,000
Anatomic
programming No No 768 programs 768 programs
Maximum number of
exposures/sec NA NA NA : 30 30
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance NA NA NA : Not specified Not specified
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec NA NA NA : No Optional
Automatic
brightness control NA NA NA : Yes Yes
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LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 230-250 VAC, 230-250 VAC, 380 VAC 10%, 380 VAC 10%,
50/60 Hz, 50/60 Hz, 50/60 Hz, 3 phase 50/60 Hz, 3 phase
100 A minimum 70 A minimum
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 5 x 30 x 18 117 x 58 x 30 7 x 56 x 23 7 x 56 x 23
(2 x 11.8 x 7.1) (46.1 x 22.8 x 11.8) (2.8 x 22 x 9.1) (2.8 x 22 x 9.1)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 94 x 51 x 46 123 x 45 x 41 123 x 45 x 41 Not specified
(37 x 20.1 x 18.1) (48.4 x 17.7 x 16.1) (48.4 x 17.7 x 16.1)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $14,400 $7,535 Not specified Not specified
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MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 30 : 40 30 40 : 50 50
mA @ kVp 300 @ 125 : 360 @ 80, 500 @ 80, 400 @ 100, 500 @ 100,
500 @ 90, 300 @ 100, 200 @ 150 : 400 @ 125
400 @ 110, 150 @ 150 600 @ 80, 500 @ 100,
300 @ 125 250 @ 150
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-125 40-150 40-150 40-125
mA range
Small focus 25-100 20-200 20-200 25-200
Large focus 100-300 : 100-500 100-400 100-500 : 100-600 100-500
Anatomic
programming No 100 exams 100 exams 127 exams
Maximum number of
exposures/sec 10 10 10 10
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance 10 with ABS 10 with ABS 10 with ABS 10 with ABS
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec No No No No
Automatic
brightness control Yes Yes Yes Yes
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LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 208-240 VAC : 208-240 VAC, single 208-240 VAC, 208-240 VAC, 100 A,
380 VAC; 50/60 Hz, or 3 phase or 50/60 Hz, single or 50/60 Hz, single
100 A, single phase 380-400 VAC, 3 phase or phase
3 phase, 50/60 Hz 380-400 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 109 x 40 x 33 40 x 46 x 95 40 x 46 x 95 38 x 41 x 36
(43 x 16 x 13) (16 x 18 x 37.5) (16 x 18 x 37.5) (15 x 16 x 14)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 58 x 33 x 46 Included in cabinet Included in cabinet 56 x 66 x 84
(23 x 13 x 18) (22 x 26 x 33)
Weight, kg (lb) 154 (340) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet 234 (515)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
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MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 30 : 40 50 65 : 80 32
mA @ kVp 400 @ 80, 300 @ 100, 600 @ 80, 500 @ 100, 800 @ 80, 650 @ 100, Not specified
150 @ 150 : 250 @ 150 420 @ 150 :
500 @ 80, 400 @ 100, 1,000 @ 80,
200 @ 150 800 @ 100, 500 @ 150
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 40-150 40-150 40-150
mA range
Small focus 20-200 20-200 20-200 10-320 *
Large focus 100-400 : 100-500 100-600 100-800 : 100-1,000 10-320 *
Anatomic
programming 160 exams 160 exams 160 exams 768 techniques
Maximum number of
exposures/sec 10 10 10 Not specified
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance 10 with ABS 10 with ABS 10 with ABS Not specified
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec No No No 2.5, 6, 12.5, 25,50;
3, 7.5, 15, 30, 60 ***
Automatic
brightness control Yes Yes Yes Yes
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LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 208-240 VAC, 240 or 380-400 VAC, 380/480 VAC, 230 VAC, single
50/60 Hz, single or 50/60 Hz, 3 phase 50/60 Hz, 3 phase phase; 400/480,
3 phase or 3 phase *
380-400 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 40 x 46 x 95 40 x 46 x 95 57 x 56 x 203 2.4 x 22 x 9.1
(16 x 18 x 37.5) (16 x 18 x 37.5) (22.5 x 22.25 x 80) (6.1 x 55.9 x 23.1)
Weight, kg (lb) 120 (265) 120 (265) 306 (680) Not specified
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet 17.7 x 61.3 x 53.3
(7 x 24.1 x 21.1)
Weight, kg (lb) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet 240 (529.2)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
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MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 50 65 80 30
mA @ kVp Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 40-150 40-150 40-150
mA range
Small focus 10-630 * 10-800 * 10-1,000 * 10-320
Large focus 10-630 * 10-800 * 10-1,000 * 10-320
mAs range 0.5-1,000 (non-AEC) 0.5-1,000 (non-AEC) 0.5-1,000 (non-AEC) 0.5-1,000 (non-AEC)
Anatomic
programming 768 techniques 768 techniques 768 techniques 768 techniques
Maximum number of
exposures/sec Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec 2.5, 6, 12.5, 25,50; 2.5, 6, 12.5, 25,50; 2.5, 6, 12.5, 25,50; 3, 7.5, 15, 30
3, 7.5, 15, 30, 60 *** 3, 7.5, 15, 30, 60 *** 3, 7.5, 15, 30, 60 ***
Automatic
brightness control Yes Yes Yes Yes
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LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 400/480 VAC, 3 phase * 400/480 VAC, 3 phase 400/480 VAC, 3 phase 240 VAC, single
phase; 400/480 VAC,
3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 2.4 x 22 x 9.1 2.4 x 22 x 9.1 2.4 x 22 x 9.1 2.4 x 22 x 9.1
(6.1 x 55.9 x 23.1) (6.1 x 55.9 x 23.1) (6.1 x 55.9 x 23.1) (6.1 x 55.9 x 23.1)
Weight, kg (lb) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 17.7 x 61.3 x 53.3 17.7 x 61.3 x 53.3 17.7 x 61.3 x 53.3 17.7 x 61.3 x 53.3
(7 x 24.1 x 21.1) (7 x 24.1 x 21.1) (7 x 24.1 x 21.1) (7 x 24.1 x 21.1)
Weight, kg (lb) 240 (529.2) 240 (529.2) 240 (529.2) 240 (529.2)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Optional GenWare Optional GenWare Optional GenWare Optional GenWare
service software, service software, service software, service software,
DSS, digital inter- DSS, digital inter- DSS, digital inter- DSS, digital inter-
face, laptop inter- face, laptop inter- face, laptop inter- face, laptop inter-
face, remote fluoro, face, remote fluoro, face, remote fluoro, face, remote fluoro,
pedestal stand, wall pedestal stand, wall pedestal stand, wall pedestal stand, wall
mount, x-ray hand- mount, x-ray hand- mount, x-ray hand- mount, x-ray hand-
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
switch, A EC , switch, A EC , switch, A EC , switch, A EC ,
kV/mAs stepping. kV/mAs stepping. kV/mAs stepping. kV/mAs stepping.
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MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 50 65 80 50
mA @ kVp Not specified Not specified Not specified 500 @ 100
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 40-150 40-150 45-125
mA range
Small focus 10-630 10-800 10-1,000 50-100
Large focus 10-630 10-800 10-1,000 200-500
Anatomic
programming 768 techniques 768 techniques 768 techniques Yes
Maximum number of
exposures/sec Not specified Not specified Not specified NA
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance Not specified Not specified Not specified NA
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec 3, 7.5, 15, 30 3, 7.5, 15, 30 3, 7.5, 15, 30 NA
Automatic
brightness control Yes Yes Yes NA
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LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual
POWER REQUIREMENTS 400/480 VAC, 3 phase 400/480 VAC, 3 phase 400/480 VAC, 3 phase 220/380/440 VAC,
50/60 Hz
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 2.4 x 22 x 9.1 2.4 x 22 x 9.1 2.4 x 22 x 9.1 92 x 53 x 36
(6.1 x 55.9 x 23.1) (6.1 x 55.9 x 23.1) (6.1 x 55.9 x 23.1) (36.2 x 20.9 x 14.2)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 17.7 x 61.3 x 53.3 17.7 x 61.3 x 53.3 17.7 x 61.3 x 53.3 42 x 45 x 52
(7 x 24.1 x 21.1) (7 x 24.1 x 21.1) (7 x 24.1 x 21.1) (16.5 x 17.7 x 20.5)
Weight, kg (lb) 240 (529.2) 240 (529.2) 240 (529.2) 166 (366)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified $15,000
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified 1995
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Optional GenWare Optional GenWare Optional GenWare None specified.
service software, service software, service software,
DSS, digital inter- DSS, digital inter- DSS, digital inter-
face, laptop inter- face, laptop inter- face, laptop inter-
face, remote fluoro, face, remote fluoro, face, remote fluoro,
pedestal stand, wall pedestal stand, wall pedestal stand, wall
mount, x-ray hand- mount, x-ray hand- mount, x-ray hand-
2 2 2 2 2 2
switch, A EC , switch, A EC , switch, A EC ,
kV/mAs stepping. kV/mAs stepping. kV/mAs stepping.
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ATC 525 : ATC 725 ATC 650 : ATC 850 GX-525 CPX 160
MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes Yes No Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 40 : 50 65 : 80 30 60
mA @ kVp 400 @ 100 : 800 @ 80, 630 @ 300 @ 100 800 @ 75
500 @ 100 100 : 1,000 @ 80,
800 @ 100
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-125 40-150 40-125 40-150
mA range
Small focus 600 max : 700 max 320 max 500 maximum 10-800 *
Large focus 600 max : 700 max 800 max : 1,000 max 500 maximum 10-800 *
Anatomic
programming Yes Yes No Yes
Maximum number of
exposures/sec NA 30 NA Not specified
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance NA Not specified NA 5; 10 with ARS
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec NA 3.75/7.5/15/30 NA 30, 15, 10, 7.5, 5,
3.75 (optional)
Automatic
brightness control NA Yes NA Yes **
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ATC 525 : ATC 725 ATC 650 : ATC 850 GX-525 CPX 160
LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Yes Yes Yes Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 208-240 VAC, 1 phase 400/480 VAC, 3 phase 240 VAC, 150 A, 208/220-240/440-480
(30 kW version) or 60 Hz, 1 phase or VAC, 50/60 Hz,
208-480 VAC, 3 phase 208-480 VAC, single phase
: 208-480 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3 phase
3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 92.7 x 40.6 x 32.4 88.9 x 55.9 x 25.4 33 x 25.4 x 7.6 6.6 x 43 x 23
(36.5 x 16 x 12.75) (35 x 22 x 10) (13 x 10 x 3) (2.6 x 17 x 9)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 161 x 67.3 x 49.5 175 x 61 x 54 27.9 x 38.1 x 43.2 155 x 56 x 53
(63.3 x 26.5 x 19.5) (68.9 x 24 x 56.5) (11 x 15 x 17); 46 x (61 x 22 x 21)
rack cabinet rack cabinet 66 x 46 (18 x 26 x
18) power module
Weight, kg (lb) 272 (600) 317.5 (700) 54 (118); 55 (120) 545 (1,200)
power module
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $17,500 : $25,000 $40,575 : $50,775 $13,000 Not specified
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MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 60 80 100 50
mA @ kVp 800 @ 75 1,000 @ 80 1,000 @ 100 500 @ 100
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 40-150 40-150 40-125
mA range
Small focus 10-800 * 10-1,000 * 10-1,000 * 1-300
Large focus 10-800 * 10-1,000 * 10-1,000 * 1-500
Anatomic
programming Yes Yes Yes 75 programs
Maximum number of
exposures/sec Not specified Not specified Not specified NA
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance 5; 10 with ARS 5; 10 with ARS 5; 20 with ARS NA
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec 30, 15, 10, 7.5, 5, 30, 15, 10, 7.5, 5, 30, 15, 7.5 NA
3.75 (optional) 3.75 (optional)
Automatic
brightness control Yes ** Yes ** Yes NA
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LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 6.6 x 43 x 23 6.6 x 43 x 23 6.6 x 43 x 23 28 x 20 x 4
(2.6 x 17 x 9) (2.6 x 17 x 9) (2.6 x 17 x 9) (11 x 7.9 x 1.6)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 160 x 56 x 58 160 x 56 x 58 160 x 56 x 58 Integral
(63 x 22 x 23) (63 x 22 x 23) (63 x 22 x 23)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
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MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 65 : 80 50 : 65 : 80 32, 50, 65, 80 32; 50 optional
mA @ kVp See footnote * See footnote ** Not specified Not specified
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 40-150 40-150 kVp 40-150 kVp
mA range
Small focus 10-320 Not specified 10-400 @ 32 kW *** 10-400; 630 @ 50 kW
Large focus 160-800 : 1,000 Not specified 10-400 @ 32 kW *** 10-400; 630 @ 50 kW
Anatomic
programming 240 programmable 48 programmable >1,700 programs >1,700 programs
Maximum number of
exposures/sec Not specified 12 NA NA
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance 9.5 95 NA NA
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec Not specified Not specified NA NA
Automatic
brightness control Yes Yes NA NA
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LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Yes Yes 10% 10%
POWER REQUIREMENTS 380-480 VAC, 380-480 VAC, 380-480 VAC, 10%; 380-480 VAC, 10%;
50/60 Hz, 50/60 Hz, 3 phase 50/60 Hz, 5%; 50/60 Hz, 5%;
3 phase, 3 phase 3 phase
[102 : 137] kVA
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 198.1 x 101.6 x 47 195.1 x 101.6 x 44.5 Not specified NA (integrated into
(78 x 40 x 18.5) (76.8 x 40 x 17.5) table base)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) Not specified Not specified Not specified 48.3 x 40 x 49.7
(19 x 15.7 x 19.6)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified NA
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MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 6 30 50 60
mA @ kVp 50 @ 125 300 @ 100 500 @ 100 600 @ 100
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range NA 40-125 40-150 NA
mA range
Small focus NA 25-400 25-600 NA
Large focus NA 25-400 25-600 NA
AEC NA Yes No NA
Detector type NA Ion chamber NA NA
Anatomic
programming No No No NA
Maximum number of
exposures/sec 60 60 60 60
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance 10 with ABS 10 with ABS 10 with ABS 10 with ABS
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec 1-60 1-60 1-60 1-60
Automatic
brightness control Yes Yes Yes Yes
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COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 188-253 VAC, 50/60 188-253 VAC, 50/60 188-253 VAC, 50/60 188-253 VAC, 50/60
Hz, single phase Hz, single phase Hz, 3 phase Hz, 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 61 x 63.5 x 25.4 61 x 63.5 x 25.4 61 x 63.5 x 25.4 68.6 x 81.3 x 193
(24 x 25 x 10) (24 x 25 x 10) (24 x 25 x 10) (27 x 32 x 76)
Weight, kg (lb) 22.9 (50) 31.7 (70) 31.7 (70) 136 (300)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 30.5 x 40.6 x 30.5 30.5 x 40.6 x 30.5 30.5 x 40.6 x 30.5 Included
(12 x 16 x 12) (12 x 16 x 12) (12 x 16 x 12)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $14,600 $16,150 $17,710 $21,875
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CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 10 20 30 40
mA @ kVp 100 @ 100 200 @ 100 300 @ 100 400 @ 100
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-125 40-125 40-125 40-150
mA range
Small focus 25-200 25-300 25-400 25-500
Large focus 25-200 25-300 25-400 25-500
Anatomic
programming No No No No
FLUOROSCOPIC MODE No No No No
kV range NA NA NA NA
mA range NA NA NA NA
Maximum number of
exposures/sec NA NA NA NA
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance NA NA NA NA
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec NA NA NA NA
Automatic
brightness control NA NA NA NA
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LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 188-253 VAC, 50/60 188-253 VAC, 50/60 188-253 VAC, 50/60 188-253 VAC, 50/60
Hz, single phase Hz, single phase Hz, single phase Hz, 3 phase (option-
al 380 VAC, 3 phase)
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 111.8 x 61 x 31.8 111.8 x 61 x 31.8 111.8 x 61 x 31.8 111.8 x 61 x 31.8
(44 x 24 x 12.5) (44 x 24 x 12.5) (44 x 24 x 12.5) (44 x 24 x 12.5)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) Included Included Included Included
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $5,835 (plus $7,290 (plus $9,115 (plus $11,400
options) options) options)
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
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CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 50 50 80 50
mA @ kVp 500 @ 100 700 @ 70, 1,000 @ 80, 800 @ 60,
500 @ 100, 800 @ 100, 700 @ 70,
400 @ 125, 500 @ 125, 500 @ 100,
300 @ 150 400 @ 150 400 @ 120, 330 @ 150
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 40-150 40-150 40-150
mA range
Small focus 25-600 10-700 10-700 10-700
Large focus 25-600 10-700 10-700 10-700
Anatomic
programming No 99 programs 99 programs 100 programs,
optional 300
FLUOROSCOPIC MODE No Yes Yes Yes
kV range NA 35-125 35-125 35-125
Maximum number of
exposures/sec NA 6 6 30
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance NA Not specified Not specified Not specified
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec NA NA 1-30 1-60
Automatic
brightness control NA Yes Yes Yes
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LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 188-253 VAC, 50/60 208-240 VAC, 400-480 VAC, 400-480 VAC,
Hz, 3 phase (option- 50/60 Hz, 1 phase; 50/60 Hz, 3 phase 50/60 Hz, 3 phase
al 380 VAC, 3 phase) 400-480 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 111.8 x 61 x 31.8 172 x 60 x 40 172 x 60 x 40 108 x 60 x 40
(44 x 24 x 12.5) (67.7 x 23.6 x 15.7) (67.7 x 23.6 x 15.7) (42.5 x 23.6 x 15.7)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) Included Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $14,230 Not specified Not specified Not specified
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CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 65 80 50 80
mA @ kVp 1,000 @ 60, 1,000 @ 60, 700 @ 70, 1,000 @ 80,
800 @ 80, 1,000 @ 80, 500 @ 100, 800 @ 100,
650 @ 100, 800 @ 100, 400 @ 125, 500 @ 125,
540 @ 120, 430 @ 150 560 @ 120, 530 @ 150 300 @ 150 400 @ 150
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 40-150 40-150 40-150
mA range
Small focus 10-1,000 10-1,000 Not specified Not specified
Large focus 10-1,000 10-1,000 Not specified Not specified
Anatomic
programming 100 programs, 100 programs, 30 programs 30 programs
optional 300 optional 300
FLUOROSCOPIC MODE Yes Yes Yes Yes
kV range 35-125 35-125 35-125 35-125
Maximum number of
exposures/sec 30 30 6 6
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec 1-60 1-60 NA 1-30
Automatic
brightness control Yes Yes Yes Yes
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COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 400-480 VAC, 400-480 VAC, 400-480 VAC, 400-480 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 3 phase 50/60 Hz, 3 phase 50/60 Hz, 3 phase 50/60 Hz, 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 108 x 60 x 40 108 x 60 x 40 172 x 60 x 40 172 x 60 x 40
(42.5 x 23.6 x 15.7) (42.5 x 23.6 x 15.7) (67.7 x 23.6 x 15.7) (67.7 x 23.6 x 15.7)
Weight, kg (lb) Not specified Not specified 165 (363.8) 165 (363.8)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
Weight, kg (lb) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
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CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 20 300 @ 100 40 50
mA @ kVp 200 @ 100 300 @ 100 400 @ 100 500 @ 100
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-125, increments 40-125, increments 40-125, increments 40-125, increments
of 1 of 1 of 1 of 1
mA range
Small focus 25-150 25-150 25-150 25-150
Large focus 150-300 200-600 200-600 200-600
Timer range, sec 0.005-6 (200 steps) 0.005-6 (200 steps) 0.005-6 (200 steps) 0.005-6 (200 steps)
Anatomic
programming 72 programmable 72 programmable 72 programmable 72 programmable
FLUOROSCOPIC MODE No No No No
kV range NA NA NA NA
mA range NA NA NA NA
Maximum number of
exposures/sec NA NA NA NA
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance NA NA NA NA
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec NA NA NA NA
Automatic
brightness control NA NA NA NA
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TOMOGRAPHIC MODE No No No No
X-RAY TUBES, MAXIMUM 1; 2 optional 1; 2 optional 1; 2 optional 1; 2 optional
LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 200-270 VAC, 100 A, 200-270 VAC, 200 A, 380-480 VAC, 60 A 380-480 VAC, 70 A
single phase single phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 161 x 60 x 43 160 x 60 x 43 160 x 60 x 43 160 x 60 x 43
(63 x 24 x 17) (63 x 24 x 17) (63 x 24 x 17) (63 x 24 x 17)
Weight, kg (lb) 160 (350) 204 (450) 204 (450) 227 (500)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
Weight, kg (lb) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
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CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 60 30 50 : 65 50 : 65
mA @ kVp 600 @ 100 300 @ 100 500 @ 100 : 500 @ 100 :
600 @ 100 600 @ 100
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-125 : 40-150, 40-125, increments 40-150 40-150
increments of 1 of 1
mA range
Small focus 25-150 25-150 25-150 : 25-300 25-150 : 25-300
Large focus 200-600 100-300 200-800 200-800
Timer range, sec 0.005-6 (200 steps) 0.005-6 (200 steps) 0.005-6 0.005-6
Anatomic
programming 72 programmable 72 programmable Yes Yes
Maximum number of
exposures/sec NA NA NA 6
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance NA NA NA 10
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec NA NA NA 1.9-30
Automatic
brightness control NA NA NA Yes
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COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 380-480 VAC, 100 A 110 VAC, 15 A, 240/480 VAC, 60 Hz, 480 VAC, 60 Hz;
60 Hz; 220 VAC, 3 phase; 380/400/415, 50 Hz,
10 A, 50 Hz 380/400/415 VAC, 3 phase
50 Hz, 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 160 x 60 x 43 161 x 60 x 43 185 x 66 x 51 185 x 66 x 51
(63 x 24 x 17) (63 x 24 x 17) (73 x 26 x 20) (73 x 26 x 20)
Weight, kg (lb) 227 (500) 181 (400) 364 (802) 364 (802)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
Weight, kg (lb) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
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CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 80 80 3.5 15
mA @ kVp 800 @ 100 800 @ 100 35 @ 100 150 @ 100
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 40-150 4-110 40-120
mA range
Small focus 25-300 25-300 Not specified Not specified
Large focus 200-1,000 200-1,000 31-70 125-225
Anatomic
programming Yes Yes 10 programs 10 programs
Maximum number of
exposures/sec NA 6 NA NA
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance NA 10 NA NA
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec NA 1.9-30 NA NA
Automatic
brightness control NA Yes NA NA
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COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 480 VAC, 60 Hz; 480 VAC, 60 Hz; 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
380/400/415, 50 Hz, 380/400/415, 50 Hz, 18 A, single phase 12 A, single phase
3 phase 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 185 x 66 x 51 185 x 66 x 51 106.5 x 64.5 x 36.5 106.5 x 64.5 x 36.5
(73 x 26 x 20) (73 x 26 x 20) (41.9 x 25.4 x 14.4) (41.9 x 25.4 x 14.4)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet 45 x 40 x 38 46 x 45 x 38
(17.7 x 15.7 x 15) (18.1 x 17.7 x 15)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year October to September October to September Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 3 operating modes 3 operating modes None specified. None specified.
plus bit mode; plus bit mode;
HU integrator; HU integrator;
optional high-speed remote fluoroscopic
starter. control; ABS.
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CONTROLLED Yes No No No
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 30 37 46 60 : 50
mA @ kVp 300 @ 100 500 @ 100, 500 @ 125, 600 @ 100,
400 @ 125 : 300 @ 150 300 @ 150
500 @ 100,
300 @ 125
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-120 40-125 40-150 : 40-125 40-150 : 40-125
mA range
Small focus Not specified 50-100 50-100 50-100
Large focus 140-425 150-500 150-500 150-600
Anatomic
programming 10 programs No No No
Maximum number of
exposures/sec NA NA : 12 NA : 12 NA : 12
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance NA NA : 5 NA : 5 NA : 5
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec NA NA : 60 NA : 60 NA : 120
Automatic
brightness control NA NA : Yes NA : No NA : No
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COMPENSATION Automatic Manual Manual Manual
POWER REQUIREMENTS 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 220/380 VAC, 220/380 VAC, 220/380 VAC,
12 A, single phase 50/60 Hz, single 50/60 Hz, single 50/60 Hz, single
phase phase phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 106.5 x 64.5 x 36.5 95 x 30 x 62 95 x 30 x 62 95 x 30 x 62
(41.9 x 25.4 x 14.4) (37.4 x 11.8 x (37.4 x 11.8 x (37.4 x 11.8 x
24.4) : 97 x 30 x 69 24.4) : 97 x 30 x 69 24.4) : 97 x 30 x 69
(38.2 x 11.8 x 27.2) (38.2 x 11.8 x 27.2) (38.2 x 11.8 x 27.2)
Weight, kg (lb) 130 (286.7) 120 (264.6) 110 (242.6) : 120 (264.6)
120 (264.6)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 46 x 45 x 38 76 x 48 x 51 70 x 48 x 38 76 x 43 x 53
(18.1 x 17.7 x 15) (29.9 x 16.9 x 20.9) (27.6 x 18.9 x 15) : (29.9 x 16.9 x
76 x 48 x 51 20.9) : 86 x 43 x 53
(29.9 x 18.9 x 20.1) (33.9 x 16.9 x 20.9)
Weight, kg (lb) 40 (88.2) 220 (485.1) 138 (304.3) : 220 (485.1)
220 (485.1)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirements
of ISO 9001. of ISO 9001. of ISO 9001.
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FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Submitted Submitted Submitted Submitted
MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 37.5 40 50 60
mA @ kVp 300 @ 125 500 @ 80, 500 @ 100, 600 @ 100,
400 @ 100, 300 @ 150 500 @ 125,
300 @ 125 300 @ 150
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-125 40-125 40-150 40-150
mA range
Small focus 25-50, 75-100 25-50, 75-100 25-50, 75-100 25-50, 75-100
Large focus 150-200, 250-300 See footnote * 150-200, 250-300, 150-200, 250-300,
400-500 400-600
mAs range Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Anatomic
programming Yes Yes Yes Yes
Maximum number of
exposures/sec Not specified NA : 12 NA : 12 NA : 12
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance Not specified NA : 10 NA : 10 NA : 10
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec Not specified NA : 50 NA : 50 NA : 120
Automatic
brightness control Not specified NA : Yes NA : Yes NA : Yes
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COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 220/380 VAC, 220/380 VAC, 220/380 VAC, 380 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
50/60 Hz, multipulse 50/60 Hz, multipulse 50/60 Hz, multipulse multipulse
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 30 x 54 x 92 36 x 54 x 92 30 x 54 x 62 30 x 54 x 92
(11.8 x 21.3 x 36.2) (14.2 x 21.3 x 36.2) (11.8 x 21.3 x (11.8 x 21.3 x 36.2)
24.4) : 35 x 54 x 92
(13.8 x 21.3 x 36.2)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirements
of ISO 9001. of ISO 9001. of ISO 9001. of ISO 9001.
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WHERE MARKETED Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Submitted Submitted Submitted Submitted
MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED No No Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp Not specified 22 7.5 12
mA @ kVp 100 @ 80, 300 @ 100, 90 @ 120 180 @ 90,
25 @ 100 200 @ 125 90 @ 120
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-100 40-125 120 55-120
mA range
Small focus 25-100 50-100 90 90
Large focus Not specified 150-300 Not specified 180
mAs range Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Anatomic
programming No No No Yes
Maximum number of
exposures/sec NA NA Not specified Not specified
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance NA NA Not specified Not specified
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec NA NA Not specified Not specified
Automatic
brightness control NA NA Not specified Not specified
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COMPENSATION Manual Manual Manual Manual
POWER REQUIREMENTS 220/380 VAC, 220/380 VAC, 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 220/380/415 VAC,
50/60 Hz, single 50/60 Hz, single single phase 50/60 Hz, single
phase phase phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 92 x 23 x 60 95 x 30 x 62 24 x 42 x 33 53 x 31 x 75
(36.2 x 9.1 x 23.6) (37.4 x 11.8 x 24.4) (9.4 x 16.5 x 13) (20.9 x 12.2 x 29.5)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 47 x 29 x 33 76 x 43 x 53 37 x 44 x 33 36 x 41 x 60
(18.5 x 11.4 x 13) (29.9 x 16.9 x 20.9) (14.6 x 17.3 x 13) (14.2 x 16.1 x 23.6)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirements
of ISO 9001. of ISO 9001. of ISO 9001. of ISO 9001.
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CONTROLLED Yes Software controlled Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 2.8 50 (30-80) Up to 50 14
mA @ kVp 45 @ 75, 500 @ 100; 300-800 @ Up to 500 140 @ 100,
45 @ 85 not specified 200 @ 60,
130 @ 84,
100 @ 120
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 75, 85 40-125; optional 150 40-150 kVp 40-120
mA range
Small focus 45 50-200 Tube dependent 100-200
Large focus Not specified 50-500 Tube dependent NA
Anatomic
programming No 80 programs Yes 16 programs
Maximum number of
exposures/sec Not specified Not specified Up to 30 NA
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance Not specified Not specified Selectable NA
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec Not specified Not specified 7.5-30 NA
Automatic
brightness control Not specified Not specified Yes NA
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COMPENSATION Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 30 x 7 x 19 190 x 60 x 410 36 x 63 x 37.5 105 x 70 x 50
(11.8 x 2.8 x 7.5) (74.8 x 23.6 x (14.2 x 24.8 x 14.8) (41.3 x 27.5 x 19.7)
161.4); 35 x 40 x 40
(13.8 x 15.7 x 15.7)
touchscreen monitor
Weight, kg (lb) Not specified 120 (265); 8 (17.6) Not specified 155 (342)
touchscreen monitor
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 19 x 26 x 26 100 x 50 x 50 Included in control Included in cabinet
(7.5 x 10.2 x 10.2) (39.4 x 19.7 x 19.7) cabinet
Weight, kg (lb) Not specified 300 (661) Included in control Included in cabinet
cabinet
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified DM 35,000-40,000 Not specified $17,000-30,500
(US$15,259-17,438)
Warranty Not specified 1 year 2 years 1 year
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POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 50 50 65 80
mA @ kVp 600 @ 80, 650 @ 70, 900 @ 70, 1,100 @ 70,
500 @ 100, 500 @ 100, 650 @ 100, 800 @ 100,
400 @ 125, 400 @ 125, 520 @ 125, 640 @ 125,
320 @ 150 333 @ 150 433 @ 150 533 @ 150
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 (111 steps) 40-150 40-150 40-150
mA range
Small focus 35-600 (10 steps) 1-650 1-900 1-1,100
Large focus 35-600 (10 steps) 1-650 1-900 1-1,100
Anatomic
programming 840 programmable Yes Yes Yes
mA range 0.5-5 (10 steps) 0.1-3, 0.1-6 0.1-3, 0.1-6 0.1-3, 0.1-6
Maximum number of
exposures/sec Not specified 6 6 6
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec Not specified No No Not specified
Automatic
brightness control Yes Yes Yes Yes
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COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
SELF-DIAGNOSTICS Error messages Displays error codes Displays error codes Displays error codes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 380/440/480 VAC, 400 VAC 10%, 400 VAC 10%, 400 VAC 10%,
50/60 Hz, 3 phase 50/60 Hz, 3 phase 50/60 Hz, 3 phase 50/60 Hz, 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 87 x 43 x 19 195 x 55 x 52 195 x 55 x 52 195 x 55 x 52
(34.3 x 16.9 x 7.5) (76.8 x 21.6 x 20.5) (76.8 x 21.6 x 20.5) (76.8 x 21.6 x 20.5)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
Weight, kg (lb) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold 1994 Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year January to December Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS LED and LCD dis- 1000+ APRs; Vario 1000+ APRs; Vario 1000+ APRs; Vario
plays; anatomic and Focus; x-ray tube Focus; x-ray tube Focus; x-ray tube
free techniques; de- overload protection; overload protection; overload protection;
signed to supply 6 x 43 x 33.5 cm 6 x 43 x 33.5 cm 6 x 43 x 33.5 cm
power to 1 or 2 (2.4 x 17 x 13.2 in) (2.4 x 17 x 13.2 in) (2.4 x 17 x 13.2 in)
separate diagnostic operator control operator control operator control
radiology rooms panel; tomographic panel; tomographic panel; tomographic
without having to density control. density control. density control.
install the control
unit in the middle
(a small console in
each room permits
operator to program
automatic anatomic
techniques); IQ Net.
Meets requirements
of EN 46001 and
ISO 9001.
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POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 80 100 30 : 50 65 : 80
mA @ kVp 1,000 @ 80, 1,000 @ 100, 300 @ 100, 800 @ 80,
800 @ 100, 800 @ 125, 200 @ 150 : 400 @ 150 :
630 @ 125, 630 @ 150 600 @ 80, 1,000 @ 80,
500 @ 150 300 @ 150 500 @ 150
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 40-150 40-150 40-150
mA range
Small focus 10-1,000 10-1,000 10-300 : 10-600 10-800 : 10-1,000
Large focus 10-1,000 10-1,000 10-300 : 10-600 10-800 : 10-1,000
Anatomic
programming Yes Yes 216 programmable 216 programmable
Maximum number of
exposures/sec 8 8 Not specified 25 : 50
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance Not specified Not specified 5 and 10, adjusted 5 and 10, adjusted
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec 0.5-15 0.5-15 Not specified : In development :
In development Up to 60
Automatic
brightness control Yes Yes Yes Yes
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COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 400 VAC 10% with 400 VAC 10% with 220 or 380 VAC : 380 or 480 VAC
neutral and ground neutral and ground 380 or 480 VAC
conductors, conductors,
3 phase 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 195 x 55 x 52 195 x 55 x 52 180 x 60 x 55 180 x 60 x 55
(76.8 x 21.6 x 20.5) (76.8 x 21.6 x 20.5) (71 x 24 x 22) (71 x 24 x 22)
Weight, kg (lb) 250 (552) 250 (552) 150 (330) 150 (330)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 110 x 39 x 52 110 x 39 x 52 Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
(43.3 x 15.4 x 20.5) (43.3 x 15.4 x 20.5)
Weight, kg (lb) 140 (308.7) 140 (308.7) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified $25,000 : $44,000 $53,000 : $65,000
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS DSI compatible; DSI compatible; Touchscreen; 2- or Touchscreen; 2- or
patient data print- patient data print- 3-point; heat dis- 3-point; heat dis-
out; data display on out; data display on play; automatic play; automatic
TV monitor; control TV monitor; control calibration; calibration;
desk; options desk; options 8 devices; interface 8 devices; interface
include single-plane include single-plane board; service board; service
cine imaging, CP cine imaging, CP panel; tube panel; tube
1000 cine pulse, 1000 cine pulse, selection. Meets selection. Meets
computer-corrected computer-corrected requirements of requirements of
exposure parameters exposure parameters IEC 601-1. IEC 601-1.
based on fluoro- based on fluoro-
scopic data, high- scopic data, high-
contrast fluoros- contrast fluoros-
copy, and interface copy, and interface
for universal and for universal and
peripheral angio. peripheral angio.
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CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 100 80 50 See footnote **
mA @ kVp 1,000 @ 100 800 @ 100 500 @ 100 500 @ 100
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 40-150 40-150 40-150
mA range
Small focus 10-160 10-160 10-160 10-160
Large focus 10-1,250 10-1,000 10-630 10-630
Anatomic
programming 90 stations 400 stations 400 stations 24 stations
Maximum number of
exposures/sec 120 30 30 30 : NA
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance 10 10 10 10 : NA
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec 3.75, 7.5, 15, 30 7.5, 15, 30 7.5, 15, 30 7.5, 15, 30 : NA
Automatic
brightness control Yes Yes Yes Yes : NA
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COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 380, 400, 415, 380, 400, 415, 440, 200, 220, 240 VAC, 200, 220 VAC,
480 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 480 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase or single phase or
3 phase or 210 VAC, 3 phase 380, 400, 415, 440, 380, 400, 415, 440,
50/60 Hz, 3 phase 480 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 480 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
3 phase 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 182 x 73 x 60 175 x 80 x 40 175 x 80 x 40 74 x 97 x 45
(71.7 x 26.7 x 23.5) (68.9 x 31.5 x 15.8) (68.9 x 31.5 x 15.8) (29 x 38 x 18)
Weight, kg (lb) 270 (595) 250 (551.3) 240 (529.2) 200 (441)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
Weight, kg (lb) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $133,350 $60,334 $54,500 $43,000
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CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes No
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 30 30 80 100
mA @ kVp 320 @ 100 300 @ 100 1,000 @ 80, 1,250 @ 80,
800 @ 100, 1,000 @ 100,
630 @ 125, 800 @ 125,
500 @ 150 630 @ 150
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 38-125 40-125 40-150, 1 kV steps 50-125
mA range
Small focus 50, 63, 80 25, 50, 100 10-320, 6 steps Not specified
Large focus 100, 125, 160, 200, 100, 150, 200, 250, 10-1,000 Not specified
250, 320 300
mAs range 0.2-320 0.1-420 0.5-800 100-1,250
Anatomic
programming 24 programs * No : Yes Yes Not specified
Maximum number of
exposures/sec NA NA 6 1
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance NA NA 10 (federal limit) 10 (federal limit)
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec NA NA Optional 10-1,000
Automatic
brightness control NA NA Yes Yes
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COMPENSATION 10% Automatic Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 230-250 VAC, 200/220/240 VAC, 380/400/415/440/480
16 A, single phase 60 Hz, 100 A minimum 3 phase; VAC, 3 phase
380-480 VAC, 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 95.1 x 57.3 x 41 5 x 30 x 18 175 x 40 x 111 231.2 x 57.2 x 46.1
(37 x 22.6 x 16.1); (2 x 11.8 x 7.1) : (68.9 x 15.7 x 43.7) (91 x 22.5 x 18.1)
90.8 x 50 x 25 8 x 43 x 23
(35.7 x 20 x 9.8) (3.1 x 16.9 x 9.1)
console
Weight, kg (lb) Not specified 2 (4.4) : 3 (6.6) 420 (924) 110 (242)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) Included in cabinet 94 x 51 x 46 Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
(37 x 20 x 18.1) :
94 x 41 x 46
(37 x 16.1 x 18.1)
Weight, kg (lb) Included in cabinet 86 (190) : 100 (220) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified $9,120 : $14,785 Not specified Not specified
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FDA CLEARANCE No No No No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 32 32 32 40
mA @ kVp 500 @ 64, 400 @ 80, 400 @ 80, 500 @ 64,
250 @ 125 250 @ 125 250 @ 125 320 @ 125
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-125 40-125 40-125 40-125
mA range
Small focus 10-250 10-250 10-250 10-250
Large focus 200-500 200-400 200-400 250-500
Anatomic
programming 99 programmable 99 programmable 99 programmable 99 programmable
Maximum number of
exposures/sec Not specified NA Not specified Not specified
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance Not specified NA Not specified Not specified
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec Not specified NA Not specified Not specified
Automatic
brightness control Yes NA Yes Not specified
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COMPENSATION Automatic, +15% to Automatic, +10% to Automatic, +10% to Automatic, +10% to
-30% -10% -10% -30%
SELF-DIAGNOSTICS Error messages Error messages Error messages Error messages
POWER REQUIREMENTS 220/380 VAC, 110/230 VAC, 110/220 VAC, 230/400 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 50/60 Hz, 50/60 Hz, 50/60 Hz, 3 phase
3 phase single or dual phase single phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 60 x 36 x 15 60 x 36 x 15 60 x 36 x 15 60 x 36 x 15
(23.6 x 14.2 x 5.9) (23.6 x 14.2 x 5.9) (23.6 x 14.2 x 5.9) (23.6 x 14.2 x 5.9)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 120 x 40 x 60 120 x 40 x 60 120 x 40 x 60 120 x 40 x 60
(47.2 x 15.7 x 23.6) (47.2 x 15.7 x 23.6) (47.2 x 15.7 x 23.6) (47.2 x 15.7 x 23.6)
Weight, kg (lb) 121 (266.8) Not specified 211 (465.3) Not specified
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $25,000-30,000 Not specified $30,000-35,000 Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Digital readout; Digital readout; Digital readout; Digital readout;
self-diagnostics; self-diagnostics; self-diagnostics; self-diagnostics;
anode heat anode heat anode heat anode heat
integration; spot- integration; spot- integration; spot- integration; spot-
film program; tube film program; tube film program; tube film program; tube
overload protection; overload protection; overload protection; overload protection;
3-, 2-, or 1-point 3-, 2-, or 1-point 3-, 2-, or 1-point 3-, 2-, or 1-point
settings; energy settings; energy settings; energy settings.
reserve option. reserve on reserve on
condensers. batteries.
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CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes No
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 50 60 65 55 : 70
mA @ kVp 630 @ 75, 800 @ 75, 800 @ 81, 600 @ 100, 500 @
320 @ 150 400 @ 150 400 @ 150 120, 300 @ 150 :
750 @ 95, 700 @ 100,
500 @ 125
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 40-150 40-150 40-125
mA range
Small focus 10-250 10-250 10-250 25-200
Large focus 250-630 250-800 250-800 200-600 : 200-750
Anatomic
programming 133 programmable 133 programmable >200 APR No
Maximum number of
exposures/sec Not specified 25 30 8
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec Not specified 25 30 Not specified
Automatic
brightness control Not specified Yes Yes Yes
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COMPENSATION Automatic, +15% to Automatic, +15% to Automatic, +15% to Optional
-30% -30% -30%
SELF-DIAGNOSTICS Error messages Error messages Error messages Not specified
POWER REQUIREMENTS 400 VAC, 380 VAC, 400/415 VAC, 220/380/415 VAC,
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz, 50/60 Hz, 50/60 Hz, single
3 phase 3 phase phase : 220/380/415
VAC, 50/60 Hz,
3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 60 x 36 x 15 60 x 36 x 15 30 x 25 x 9 97 x 79 x 39
(23.6 x 14.2 x 5.9) (23.6 x 14.2 x 5.9) (11.8 x 9.8 x 3.5), (38 x 31 x 15.4) :
37 x 54 x 15 97 x 93 x 39
(14.6 x 21.2 x 5.9) (38 x 36.6 x 15.4)
with built-in
Evolution RCT
Weight, kg (lb) 5 (11) 5 (11) Not specified 139 (306) :
168 (370)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 59 x 55 x 200 59 x 55 x 200 56 x 58 x 200 51 x 38 x 38
(23.2 x 21.6 x 78.7) (23.2 x 21.6 x 78.7) (22 x 22.8 x 78.7) (20 x 15 x 15) :
98 x 35 x 50
(38.5 x 14 x 19.7)
Weight, kg (lb) Not specified 147 (324) 240 (529) 184 (406) :
248 (547)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified $34,000-50,000 $34,000-55,000 Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified 1998 Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Digital readout; Digital readout; Digital readout; None specified.
self-diagnostics; self-diagnostics; anode heat integra-
anode heat anode heat tion; tube overload
integration; spot- integration; tube protection; spot-
film program; tube overload protection; film program; opt
overload protection; spot-film program; high-speed starter;
3-, 2-, or 1-point high-speed starter 3-, 2-, or 1-point
settings. option; 3-, 2-, or settings; 0-point
1-point settings. w/optional digital;
Meets requirements Windows interface;
of IEC 60601-2-7 and touchscreen control
NF 74100. panel; generator
cabinet and control
desk connected
through CAN bus.
Meets requirements
of IEC 60601-2-7 and
NF 74100.
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FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED No Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 100 30 65 80
mA @ kVp 1,000 @ 100, 320 @ 90, 800 @ 80, 1,000 @ 80,
800 @ 120, 250 @ 100 630 @ 100, 800 @ 100,
600 @ 150 500 @ 130, 630 @ 125,
400 @ 150 500 @ 150
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-150 38-125 40-150, 1 kV steps 40-150, 1 kV steps
mA range
Small focus 50-200 10-100 10-320 10-320
Large focus 300-1,000 100-320 32-800 32-1,000
Anatomic
programming No Yes Yes Yes
Maximum number of
exposures/sec 8 NA 50 50
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance Not specified NA Not specified Not specified
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec Not specified NA Yes Yes
Automatic
brightness control Yes NA Yes Yes
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COMPENSATION Optional Yes Yes Yes
POWER REQUIREMENTS 220/380/415 VAC, 198-254 VAC, 220-400 VAC, 220-400 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 3 phase 50/60 Hz, single 50/60 Hz, 50/60 Hz,
phase 3 phase 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 97 x 79 x 39 113 x 57 x 61 195 x 55 x 52 195 x 55 x 52
(38 x 31 x 15.4) (44.4 x 22.4 x 24); (76 x 21.7 x 20.5); (76 x 21.7 x
operator console, operator console, 20.5); operator con-
30 x 50 x 25 90 x 47 x 43 sole, 90 x 47 x 43
(11.8 x 19.7 x 9.8) (35.4 x 18.5 x 16.9) (35.4 x 18.5 x 16.9)
Weight, kg (lb) 177 (390) 150 (330) 200 (441); operator 200 (441); operator
console, 25 (55.1) console, 25 (55.1)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 124 x 79 x 39 Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
(49 x 31 x 15.4)
Weight, kg (lb) 380 (838) Included in cabinet Included in cabinet Included in cabinet
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. None specified.
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COMPACTO Plus 500 PULSAR Plus 500 PULSAR Plus 800 CYBRIX
(40 kW) : (50 kW) (40 kW) : (50 kW)
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide
MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 40 : 50 40 : 50 64 37
mA @ kVp 500 @ 80 : 500 @ 80 : 800 @ 80 30 @ 125
400 @ 125 400 @ 125
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-125 : 40-150 40-125 : 40-150, 40-150, 40-125
1 kV increments 1 kV increments
mA range
Small focus 25-150 25-150 25-150 25-150
Large focus 200-500 200-500 200-800 200-500
mAs range Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Anatomic
programming Optional Optional Optional Optional,
450+ programmable
FLUOROSCOPIC MODE No Yes Yes Yes
kV range NA 50-110 50-110 50-125
Maximum number of
exposures/sec NA Not specified Not specified 10
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance NA 10 with ABS 10 with ABS 10 with ABS
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec NA 1-30 1-30 1-30
Automatic
brightness control NA Optional Optional Yes
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(40 kW) : (50 kW) (40 kW) : (50 kW)
TOMOGRAPHIC MODE Yes Yes Yes Optional
X-RAY TUBES, MAXIMUM 1 2 2 2
LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
POWER REQUIREMENTS 180-440 VAC, 190-440 VAC, 330-440 VAC, 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
50/60 Hz, 3 phase : 50/60 Hz, 3 phase : 50/60 Hz, 3 phase single or 3 phase
330-440 VAC, 330-440 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 3 phase 50/60 Hz, 3 phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 98 x 62 x 35 98 x 62 x 35 98 x 62 x 35 7.6 x 40.8 x 19.5
(38.6 x 24.4 x 13.8) (38.6 x 24.4 x 13.8) (38.6 x 24.4 x 13.8) (3.25 x 16 x 8)
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 85 x 50 x 39 85 x 50 x 39 85 x 50 x 39 32 x 15.25 x 15.25
(33.4 x 19.7 x 15.4) (33.4 x 19.7 x 15.4) (33.4 x 19.7 x 15.4) (12.6 x 6 x 6)
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $14,000 : $15,000 $18,000 : $20,000 $24,000 Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December April to March
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Tube overload, Tube overload, Tube overload, Single or dual tube.
tube filament, and tube filament, and tube filament, and
anode-circuit anode-circuit anode-circuit
failure protection failure protection failure protection
systems. Meets systems. Meets systems. Meets
requirements of requirements of requirements of
Health Ministry's Health Ministry's Health Ministry's
Sanitary Vigilance Sanitary Vigilance Sanitary Vigilance
certificate and certificate and certificate and
IEC 601. IEC 601. IEC 601.
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CONTROLLED Yes Yes Yes Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 60 50 : 65 : 80 30 30
mA @ kVp 600 @ 100 500 @ 100 : 300 @ 125 500 mAs @ 125
640 @ 100 :
800 @ 100
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-125 40-150 30-125 40-125
mA range
Small focus 25-150 Programmable 50-100 24-120
Large focus 200-500 Programmable 150-300 240-360
Anatomic
programming Optional, 240 programmable No No
450+ programmable
FLUOROSCOPIC MODE Yes Yes No No
kV range 50-125 40-125 NA NA
Maximum number of
exposures/sec 10 6 NA NA
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance 10 with ABS 10 with ABS NA NA
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec 1-60 1-30 : 1-30 : 1-60 NA NA
Automatic
brightness control Yes Yes NA NA
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COMPENSATION Automatic Automatic 12-step manual Manual
POWER REQUIREMENTS 480 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 380, 480 VAC; 240 VAC, 60 Hz, 240 VAC, 60 Hz,
3 phase 50/60 Hz 100 A, single phase 100 A, single phase
DIMENSIONS
Control cabinet
H x W x D, cm (in) 7.6 x 40.8 x 19.5 56 x 23 x 8 106.7 x 56.5 x 27.9 91.4 x 26.7 x 22.9
(3.25 x 16 x 8) (22 x 9 x 3) (42 x 22.25 x 11) (36 x 10.5 x 9)
Weight, kg (lb) 6.8 (15) Not specified Not specified Not specified
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 32 x 15.25 x 15.25 193 x 56 x 53 54.6 H x 38.1 diam 43.2 x 38.1 x 27.9
(12.6 x 6 x 6) (76 x 22 x 21) (21.5 H x 15 diam) (17 x 15 x 11)
Weight, kg (lb) 159 (350) 281 (620) Not specified Not specified
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Fiscal year April to March April to March Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Single or dual tube; Single or dual tube; Meets requirements None specified.
high-speed rotor HFG 1050 has of UL.
control. high-speed rotor
control.
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MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED Yes
POWER RATING
kW rating @ 100 kVp 30
mA @ kVp 500 mAs @ 125
RADIOGRAPHIC MODE
kV range 40-125
mA range
Small focus 300 maximum
Large focus 300 maximum
AEC Optional
Detector type Ion chamber
Anatomic
programming No
FLUOROSCOPIC MODE No
kV range NA
mA range NA
Maximum number of
exposures/sec NA
Maximum exposure
rate, R/min at
patient entrance NA
Pulsed fluoroscopy,
pulses/sec NA
Automatic
brightness control NA
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TOMOGRAPHIC MODE No
X-RAY TUBES, MAXIMUM 1
LINE VOLTAGE
COMPENSATION Automatic
HV transformer
H x W x D, cm (in) 81.3 x 38.7 x 38.7
(32 x 15.25 x 15.25)
with power module
PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Not specified
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