Instruction Manual

MTR 302/A - MTR 302/A DHHS

MANUAL RADIOLOGICAL COLLIMATOR

Confidential Information

SERIES R 302/A DHHS

DATE OF ISSUE: REVISION LEVEL: ISSUED BY:

25.02.2019
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL

IS CONFIDENTIAL. THE CONTENTS OF THIS
MANUAL, INCLUDING RALCO SRL
SOFTWARE AND THE COLLIMATOR ITSELF CANNOT
BE COPIED NOR REPRODUCED IN ANY WAY.

THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL MUST ONLY BE

USED FOR THE PROPER INTENDED USE, FUNCTION
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE RALCO COLLIMATOR.

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THE RALCO COLLIMATOR BY ANY OTHER NAME.

RALCO SRL WILL PURSUE ANY AND ALL LEGAL REMEDIES AVAILABLE UNDER
THE LAW TO RECOVER DAMAGES INCURRED BASED UPON THE ABOVE
VIOLATION(S).
 Model Certifications

R 302/A STANDARD VERSION

FDA CERTIFIED VERSION AVAILABLE ON

R 302/A DHHS REQUEST

Revision Level:
The English version of this manual is a translation of the Italian text which
prevails in case of doubts.
Rev. N Date N
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROVIDES THE SPECIFICATIONS, DIMENSIONS, AND FUNCTIONS FOR A STANDARD
COLLIMATOR. PERSONALIZATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. WITH PERSONALIZED COLLIMATORS, THE CUSTOMER
MUST ENSURE THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN PROVIDED:
• YOUR SPECIFIC CODE IS CLEARLY VISIBLE ON THE BACK LABEL AFTER “CUSTOMIZATION”, ABOVE THE SERIAL
NUMBER, TO ENSURE THE CORRECT PERSONALIZED COLLIMATOR HAS BEEN PROVIDED (SEE ABOVE).
• THE CHAPTER ENTITLED “PERSONALIZATIONS,” WHICH INCLUDES RELEVANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR
PERSONALIZATION.
• OTHER PROVIDED ATTACHMENTS WHICH REFER TO YOUR PERSONALIZATIONS.
 CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ADJUSTMENTS
FIELD SIZE INDICATION ADJUSTMENT...............52
DESCRIPTION
Shutter Dial Adjustment ................................52
CHARACTERISTICS ............................................8
CROSSHAIR ADJUSTMENT ...............................52
SPECIFICATIONS Friction Brake Adjustment.............................53
MECHANICAL MOTION STOP ADJUSTMENT .......53
INSTALLATION
CLOSED Stop Long and Cross Shutters......54
TUBE COMPATIBILITY ......................................15
MOUNTING THE FLANGE TO THE X-RAY TUBE .17 TROUBLESHOOTING
ALIGNMENT OF X-RAY TUBE FOCUS AND INDICATORS GC-LED-4A................................56
COLLIMATOR...................................................19
SUBSTITUTIONS
Alignment Device ..........................................20
LED SUBSTITUTION ........................................57
Mounting the Collimator to the Flange ..........21
Replacing the Previous Version LED............58
Mounting Bracket, Type A ............................22
Replacing the New Version LED ..................59
Mounting Bracket, Type B ............................23
SUBSTITUTION OF THE ELECTRONIC BOARD FOR
INCORRECT INSTALLATIONS OF THE COLLIMATOR
LED...............................................................60
TO MOUNTING FLANGE .....................................26
SUBSTITUTION OF THE MIRROR .......................61
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ...............................27
Power Supply Connection ............................28 SPARE PARTS
Wiring Diagram .............................................29 LABELS ..........................................................64
GC-LED-4A...................................................30 Parts Breakdown ..........................................67
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL ITEMS
LIGHT/X-RAY FIELD SETTING ...........................34 RO 001/A Metal Fixed Mounting Flange.......68
Front Panel ...................................................35 RO 002 Iron Mounting Flange Spacer ..........69
RO 012/B Retractable Measuring Tape........69
CALIBRATION
RO 041 Mylar Mirror .....................................70
CENTERING X-RAY BEAM WITH COLLIMATOR
RO 051 Metal Rotating Mounting Flange .....70
LIGHT .............................................................36
RO 055/B Metal Fixed Mounting Flange.......71
LIGHT FIELD TO X-RAY FIELD ALIGNMENT ........37
RO 063 Final Quality Test Report
LIGHT FIELD CALIBRATION ...............................38
Documentation .............................................72
Longitudinal Calibration (LONG)...................38
RO 074 External housing in customized
Vertical Alignment .........................................38
color ..............................................................72
Transversal Calibration (CROSS).................39
RO 077 Light Centring Device to align
COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION collimator to detector ....................................72
MINIMUM FILTRATION REQUIREMENT ...............40 RO 082 Glass Mirror.....................................72
Visual Determination of Half-Value Layer RO 096 Wiring Customization ......................72
(HVL) ............................................................41 RO 109 Front panel frame color
Quick-Check of Minimum Filtration customization................................................73
Requirement at a Particular kVp ...................41 RO 111 Front panel customization ...............73
Standard Absorber Method...........................41 RO 161 External accessory guide rail
VISUAL DEFINITION OF X-RAY VERSUS LIGHT spacer ...........................................................73
FIELD .............................................................42 RO 185/A Metal Fixed Flange ......................74
FIELD SIZE INDICATION....................................42 RO 202 Self-centering top-cover bracket .....75
CROSSHAIR ALIGNMENT ..................................43 RO 203 Self-centering top-cover bracket for
CHAPTER- ADJUSTMENTS, PARAGRAPH Siemens X-Ray tube.....................................75
CROSSHAIR ALIGNMENT. .................................43 RO 222/A Metal Rotating Mounting Flange ..77
LIGHT FIELD ILLUMINATION INTENSITY ..............43 RO 240 Focal-spot to skin spacer ................77
EMC COMPLIANCE .........................................43 RO 242/1 Single Laser Line .........................78
Electromagnetic Immunity for All Equipment RO 242/2 Second Laser Cross Projection....79
and Systems .................................................45 RO 253 Accessory guide rail spacers...........81
Frequency Range and Level: RF wireless RO 258 Additional Variable Filtration - Manual
communication EQUIPMENT .......................45 Selection .......................................................82
RO 258/1 Additional Variable Filtration - Manual
COVER REMOVAL
Selection .......................................................84
ACCESS TO COLLIMATOR COMPONENTS ..........50
RO 271 Substitution of LED light field ..........84
RO 318 Self-centering top-cover bracket .....85

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 RO 339 Two lasers forming a single line ......86
RO 441 Resin Rotating Mounting Flange .....87
RO 442 Resin Rotating Mounting Flange .....88
RO 445 Metal Rotating Mounting Flange .....88
RO 452 Asymmetric Longitudinal Shutters
(“stitching” application)..................................89
RO 500 Field replacement packaging ..........92
RO 525 Knob customization .........................92
RO 586 Single Laser ....................................93
RO 587/1 Double Laser for Optical SID........96
RO 587/2 Second Laser Cross Projection ....97
RO 602 Halogen Lamp ...............................100
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS .....................106
DISINFECTION ...............................................106
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM .....106
GENERAL
WARRANTY ...................................................108
REPAIRS .......................................................108
END OF LIFE DISPOSAL .................................109
DISASSEMBLY ...............................................109
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ...........................109
SAFETY/RESPONSIBILITY ...............................110
RESIDUAL RISKS ...........................................110

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INTRODUCTION

General Safety Information

Ralco products are designed and manufactured to meet the international safety standards for medical equipment.
However, all medical electrical equipment requires proper installation, operation and servicing, particularly with regard to
human safety.
Read, note, and strictly observe all safety tags on the equipment. Strictly observe all safety directions, all warnings and all
cautions that are mentioned in this chapter and throughout this service documentation. In order to protect the personal
health of service personnel, operators and patients, ensure the safe servicing and operation of the system.

Intended Use of the Collimator

This collimator is designed to be used with a Radiological system producing ionizing radiation for medical or veterinary
use. Whomever is authorized to operate or service the radiological equipment must be thoroughly familiar with the
procedures related to radiation protection and equipment use and maintenance.
Ralco is not responsible for any personal injuries or damage to property from misuse or unintended use of this collimator.
This manual must be made available to the installer and operator.

Installer and Operator Responsibility

The installer and operator must verify that ALL safety standards are followed immediately after installation of the
collimator and before any subsequent use. All procedures regarding the installation and safe use of this collimator must
be strictly followed.

X-ray equipment manufacturer responsibility

If the X-ray equipment manufacturer does not use the READY signal, allowing X-ray exposures regardless of collimator
state or status, all liability falls upon the X-ray equipment manufacturer. In the event of any emergency and the READY or
ERROR signals are bypassed allowing X-ray exposures, all the liability falls upon the X-ray equipment manufacturer.

The collimator electronics supplies a signal defined as READY. The X-ray equipment manufacturer will manage this
signal as the X-ray consent. In the event of a collimator failure, the liability for the correct bypass of this signal, in order to
always ensure the X-ray consent, devolves upon the X-ray equipment manufacturer.

Reporting
Information regarding accidents that have occurred while using this collimator must be reported immediately to Ralco, srl.

Limitation of Liability
Ralco is not liable if the provided instructions are not complied with. Furthermore, Ralco is not liable if one or several of
the following instances apply:
If the unit is specifically designed per client specifications and the certification was the duty of the client;

The collimator was modified in any way by the OEM or operator;

The collimator was installed without respecting the instructions, as provided in this manual;
The collimator was used in a way outside its intended use;

The collimator was not installed by competent personnel;

The collimator was not operated safely or in a way contrary to the instructions in this manual;
The collimator was not subject to routine inspection and maintenance by competent personnel;
The collimator was repaired with non-Ralco spare parts;

The Collimator was Used in a Way Not Reasonably Foreseen by Ralco

Ralco is not liable for any direct or indirect damage caused if the procedures in this manual are not followed.

The collimator complies with current standards for static load, a non-wearing class. This statement is based on
studies and tests performed on the collimator performance and its weight. If the final system, through tilting movements
or other dynamic movements, increases the risk factor other than those studied and tested, it is the responsibility of the
customer to ensure that there are no dangerous situations.

The collimator described here, is used on Radiological systems and is classified as a type IIB according to Attachment IX.
The collimator has been designed and manufactured in compliance to Attachment II of Legislative Decree, 2 February
1997, N. 46, Implementation of Directive 93/42/CEE of 14 June 1993 and successive modifications applying Directive
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2007/47/CE.
List Applicable Standards and to which Ralco adheres to:
IEC 60601-1:2005 + Am1:2012 (ed. 3.1), North American market deflections (US+CA)
IEC 60601-1-2:2014 (ed 4)
IEC 60601-1-3:2008 + Am1:2013 (ed. 2.1)
IEC 60601-2-54:2009 + Am1:2015 (ed. 1.1)
IEC 60601-2-45:2011 + Am1:2015 (ed. 3.1) Applicable in Mammography instead of IEC 60601-2-54:2009
IEC 60601-1-6:2010 + Am1:2010 (ed. 3.1) (Usability)
IEC 62304:2006 + Am1:2015 (ed. 1.1) (Software)
IEC 60825-1:2014 (LASER - if applicable)
IEC 62471:2006 (LED - if applicable)
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 13485:2016

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ISO 9001:2008
UNI ESO 13485:2016
21 CFR subchapter J (FDA)
8750 01 & 8750 81 (CSA)
CE
*Ralco can provide documentation regarding its adherence to any of the above standards.
EN 60601-1 par. 5
Protection against electric hazards: "Class I" equipment.
Protection against direct and indirect contacts: Type B equipment with applied parts.
Protection against water see page: "Common equipment".
Safety of operation in the presence of inflammable anaesthetics with air or oxygen or nitrous oxide: Equipment not suited
to application in the presence of inflammable anaesthetic mixtures containing air or oxygen or nitrous oxide.

• Operation conditions: Equipment for continuous operation at intermittent loads - See Chapter Operation Instructions.
• Should label data on the collimator not correspond to the specifications herein, inform Ralco of the non conformity.
• Verifications of the specifications are to be performed according to the indicated equipment standards.

Inherent Danger of X-Rays

The collimator has been constructed to current standards to meet the safety requisites of Directive 2007/47/CE and all
other applicable standards. However, due to Radiology being an inherent dangerous activity which cannot be completely
safe guarded against, it is crucial that all safety procedures are followed. The installer and operator must follow ALL
established procedures (including those mentioned in this manual) to reduce the inherent danger of X-Rays.

The inherent risk of using collimators in Radiological systems is deemed reasonable as determined by applicable
standards. The use of collimators for Radiological systems is strictly regulated. Ralco follows all applicable standards. It
is up to the installer and operator to ensure that all possible steps are followed to ensure the health and safety of the
patient and operator.
The contact with the moving parts can be considered impossible and may occur only during installation or maintenance
(low hazard). The internal parts are protected by a mechanical safeguard in the form of a metal or plastic sheath which
impedes access. Also motor units are not accessible as knobs are fixed using the Allen screws and can be removed only
by using a tool, in accordance with paragraph 5.92.3 of EN 60601-1 and EN 60601-2-54 par. 201.9.2.2.5. In addition the
collimator has been tested in accordance with EN 60601-1, paragraph 4.8.2

Read all information in this chapter carefully.

You are responsible to take safety precautions and to follow the safety instructions. Thus, you can prevent harm
form yourself and other persons.
TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY!
• Only technically qualified Field Service Engineers (FSEs) must do the service work. The FSEs must be appropriately
and successfully trained and instructed.
• Perform all service tasks such as installation, maintenance, or repair in strict compliance with the provided safety
instructions!
• Perform all action as for example unpacking, installation, setting to work, testing and replacement according to the
sequence stated in this manual.
• Perform all service tasks in strict compliance with the local regulations concerning safety, health, accident preven-
tion, and medical X-ray devices!
• Never change any system parameters or components that reduce the mechanical safety, electrical safety, radiation
protection properties of the product!
• Do not modify this equipment without authorization of Ralco.
Any unauthorized modification can cause malfunction or deterioration of performance and quality and can therefore
lead to personal injury, clinical misdiagnosis or clinical mistreatment.
• Never leave problems unsolved that may affect the safety of the product!
• Order spare parts via Ralco distribution channel.
• Always perform all relevant safety checks before handing the product over to the customer!
• Keep in mind that certain details or procedures change since you previously installed or serviced a similar product!

If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of death or serious injury.
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Precautions Against Mechanical Hazards

SAFE HANDLING OR ROTATING MACHINERY
• Never service rotating machinery, bands or chains when rotational movements are activated.
• Make sure that the rotational movements are switched off.
• Make sure that nobody can switch on the movements accidentally.
• Block the movement, if necessary.
Safe handling of tilting machinery
• Never service tilting machinery when tilting movements are activated or brakes are released.
• Make sure that the tilting movements are switched off.
• Make sure that nobody can switch on the movements accidentally.
• Block the movements, if necessary.
If you tilt the machinery during installation or during other service activities:
• Comply with the specific service instructions.
• Ask a second person to release the brake and to keep the tilting movement under control.
• Avoid uncontrolled tilting movement.
• Never release the brake longer than necessary.

Hazard of physical injury caused by heavy loads

• Wear appropriate protective clothing, such as safety boots an gloves.
• Take care that heavy loads are correctly lifted or carried to avoid any physical injury.
• Ask other persons for help to handle very heavy or awkwardly shaped loads.
• Use mechanical devices whenever it is possible.
• Stick to the installation instructions regarding:
• suitable tools
• lifting devices
• lifting/support points
• particular safety measures
If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of property damage.

Safe handling of light source

Light source and adjacent parts can be very hot. They can cause severe burns.
• Never touch the light source, light source socket, or light source bracket with your fingers immediately after use.
• Leave the light source and adjacent parts to cool down before handling them.

Precautions Against Electrical Hazards

Hazard of electrical shock during service tasks

During installation , maintenance, and other service tasks there is a risk of electrical hazards.
• Follow the general instructions provided in this chapter.

If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of property damage.

General precautions against electrical hazards

• Switch off the mains supply.
• Make sure that nobody can switch on the system accidentally before you start.
• Make sure that all UPS-powered components are powerless.
• Use a voltmeter to verify that all line disconnects are opened.
• Remove all jewellery, such as bracelets, or rings to prevent short circuits.

Precautions concerning installation and service

Electrical installations of medically used rooms must comply with the requirements of each country.
Follow the instructions provided on the installations sheets for the specific project.
• Always use a separate conductor for ground connection. The neutral conductor is not considered as ground
connection.
• Do not use a three-to-two pins adapter to connect equipment provided with a power cord. Always connect the
equipment to properly grounded, three-pin power outlets.
• Connect the system to the mains as late as possible during installation.
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• Make sure that all protective earth conductors are installed and connected before first switching on the system.
• Always be sure that the power is switched off when installing any parts to the equipment.
• Make sure that the large internal capacitors are completely discharged. Discharging can take several minutes.
• Keep away water or other liquids from the inside or the equipment to avoid short-circuits or corrosion.
• After installation or service work on electrical components the following test have to be performed to ensure the
compliance with IEC 62353:
• Touch voltage
• Protective earth conductor resistance
• Earth leakage measuring

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Working when connected to voltages

• Switch off the main power supply when working at the equipment. This rule does not apply for certain measuring and
adjustment procedures that are only possible when the product is switched on.
• Never measure or adjust equipment with power-on unless another person is present.
• Be very careful when working close to live contacts.
• Never perform any work on live parts (> 50 V).
• Prevent unwanted or sudden movements of the system because they are dangerous. If the procedure involves
mechanical movements, take every precaution especially when working with moving and rotating parts. Use the
service switch or the EMERGENCY STOP button before working within the dangerous movement area of a product.
• Check the ground connections before touching conductive system parts.
• Use tools and measuring instruments, which are suitable for the respective procedure only.
• Make sure that est and adjustment points re accessible without any risk of injury. If safe access is not possible,
switch off the system.
• Turn off the power supply immediately after finishing the test or adjustment procedure.

Safe handling of high-voltage cables

• When the mains and auxiliary power supplies are disconnected: Wait at least two minutes before removing the
flexible high-voltage cables from the X-ray tube housing or the generator.
• Discharge any residual charge before touching the contact pins (briefly connect them to ground).

Precaution Against Material Damage

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
• The oxygen content of the ambient air during operation must be lover than 25%!
• The X-ray equipment must not be operated along with combustible anaesthesia substances!
• Ensure that the indoor temperature is within +10 - +40°C.
• Ensure that the indoor relative humidity is within 10 - 75%.
• Ensure that the air pressure is within 700 - 1060 hPa

Cleaning and disinfection

• Do not use aggressive cleaning agents to clean the product!
• When you use cleaning agents such as detergents and disinfectants, make sure that they do not contain explosive
substances as they can create explosive gas mixtures!
• Obey the manufacturer’s data of the cleaning agent and disinfectant!
• Obey the manufacturer’s data of the cleaning clothes!

Malfunction through electromagnetic fields

The equipment fulfils all requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
nevertheless, powerful high frequency transmitters used near the electronic components can cause malfunction of
electronic components under unusual circumstances. This malfunctions causes unwanted risks for patients, operators,
and service personnel.
• Switch off your mobile phone in designated areas.

If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of property damage.

Processor overheating
The processor can get damaged within a few seconds.
• Do not operate the processor without cooling.

If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of property damage.

Damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD)

ESD can destroy or partially damage electrostatic sensitive devices such as printed circuit boards (PCB). The damage can
lead to instant or later failures of the device.
• Read all the following instructions concerning ESD protection.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect electrostatic sensitive devices.

If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of property damage.

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The rules concerning ESD protection apply to new devices and old devices and old devices. Old devices are replace and
sent back to the service depot.

Additional symbols on the collimator (if applicable)

or AC Alternating Current No. 01-14 Ref. IEC 417-IEC 503

or DC Direct Current No. 01-18 Ref. IEC 417-IEC 5031

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or AC/DC Alternating and Direct Current No. 01-19 Ref. IEC 417-IEC 5033

Protective Ground No. 01-20 Ref. IEC 417-IEC 5019

Plus, Positive Polarity No. 01-27 Ref. IEC 417-IEC 5019

Minus, Negative Polarity No. 01-28 Ref. IEC 417-IEC 5006

Input No. 01-36 Ref. IEC 417-IEC 5006

Output No. 01-37 Ref. IEC 417-IEC 5034

Remote Control No. 01-38 Ref.

Manual Control No. 01-45 ISO 7000-096

Automatic Control (Closed Loop) No. 01-46 ISO 7000-0017

Iris Diaphragm: Open No. 01-69 ISO 7000-0017

Iris Diaphragm: Closed No. 01-70 Ref. 417-IEC 5324

Radiation Filter or Filtration No. 04-51 Ref. 417-IEC 5381

Light Indicator of Radiation Field No. 04-51 Ref. 417-IEC 5381

Beam Limiting Device: Open No. 04-55 Ref. 417-IEC 5385

Beam Limiting Device: Closed No. 04-56 Ref. 417-IEC 5386

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Beam Limiting Device: Closed with Separate Opening of the Shutters No. 04-57 Ref. 417-IEC 5387

Beam Limiting Device with Separate Closing of the Shutters No. 04-58 Ref. 417-IEC 5388

Cassette Size Sensing Device

Device Requiring Proper Disposal, Attch. 4 Ref. 2002/95/CE

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Type B Applied Part No. 02-02 Ref. 601-I-IEC

Follow Instructions for Use Ref. ISO 7010-M002 (see the collimator label)

General Warning Sign No. 03-02 Ref. IEC 601-1

Caution: Laser Radiation Ref. 60825-1

This symbol identifies electrostatic sensitive devices.

• Always transport electrostatic sensitive devices (such as PCB) in their static shielding bags or
boxes.
• Always use the ESD protection service kit when handling electrostatic sensitive devices.
• Attach the wristband to your wrist (1) and connect the ground cable of the wristband
to the conductive work surface (2).
• Connect the second ground cable (3) to the conductive work surface (2).
• Attach the crocodile clip to a
reliable ground of the cabinet
or console, where the PCB
has to be installed.
• Place the PCB on the conductive work
surface before installing them.
• Place the PCB on the conductive work
surface for hardware settings or
replacement of components.
• Never remove or disconnect the
wristband before all electrostatic
sensitive devices are installed.
• Never remove or disconnect the
wristband before all removed
electrostatic sensitive devices are
safely packed in their static shielding
bags or boxes.

Fig. 1 ESD protection kit

Safety Signs on the Product

• Do not remove or change safety signs!
• Replace illegible safety signs by genuine spare parts!
• Clean soiled safety signs!
Refer to the labelling drawings of the components to see the positions of the labels.
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Disposal
• Dispose any material, batteries and X-ray equipment in accordance with the requirements of national legislation!
• Do not dispose X-ray equipment together with domestic waste!

• All Ralco’s products conform to RoHS

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• All Ralco’s products conform to REACH

Safety Messages Reported Into The Manual

WARNING
This symbol combined with the signal word WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serous injury.

If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of death or serious injury.

CAUTION
This symbol combined with the signal word CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.

If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of minor or moderate injury.

The shown symbols are sometimes replaced by other symbols which indicate the concrete risk:

Material Damage

NOTICE
This symbol combined with the signal word NOTICE indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in damages such as material damage. This damage is not related to personal injury.

If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of property damage.

Other Messages

Important
This symbol combined with the signal word Important indicates an important advice that points out that certain
guidelines, parameters, conditions or restrictions must be observed.

For any inquires or notifications, please contact us at:

Ralco, srl
Via dei Tigli 13/G
20853 Biassono, (MB) Italia
Telephone: +39 039 2497925
Fax: +39 039 2497799
E-mail: [email protected]
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DESCRIPTION
Multilayer, square field, manual collimation system intended for installation on
stationary X-ray equipment. This device has been designed and manufactured for
skeletal and thoracic investigations.
The X-ray field is defined by six pairs of shutters, four of which are lead-lined. The six pairs of
shutters move perpendicularly within the X-ray field. Two pairs of brass shutters are located
near the focus, two are located near the entrance window and two are located near the exit
window of the X-ray beam from the collimator. The latter shutters serve to accurately define the
X-ray field edges.
Shutter movements are manual, controlled by two knobs on the collimator front panel.
CHARACTERISTICS
Mounting Plane at 80 mm (3.14") from the focus.
Continuous Film Coverage from Min: 00 x 00 cm to Max: 48 x 48 cm at 100 cm (40") SID.
Maximum Radiation Leakage: 150 kVp - 4 mA.
High luminosity provided by a White LED simulating the X-ray field. The light field is con-
trolled by an electronic timer.
Minimum Inherent Filtration: 2 mm aluminium equivalent.
Accessory Guides are used for accessories and additonal filtration.
High luminosity provided by a White LED simulating the X-ray field. The light field is con-
trolled by an electronic timer.
GC-LED-4A timer board for light source supply and operation.

Fig. R302/A - R302/A DHHS with Exterior Dimensions

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This collimator may have the following optional items; a detailed description is provided in the
chapter OPTIONAL ITEMS.

RO DESCRIPTION

Metal fixed mounting flange: 20mm thickness, 136mm diameter (not available
RO 001/A
with RO 318)

RO 002 Iron mounting flange spacer: 1.5mm thickness

RO 012/B Retractable measuring tape

RO 041 Mylar mirror with minimum internal inherent filtration: 0.3mm Al equivalent

Metal rotating mounting flange, 18mm thickness, +/- 90° with mechanical stop,
RO 051
136mm diameter (not available with RO 318)

Metal fixed mounting flange: 18mm thickness, 136mm diameter (not available
RO 055/B
with RO 318)

Final quality test report documentation (Light field, luminosity, light to X-ray
RO 063 field correspondence, light field border contrast ratio, x-ray leakage, control of
general functions)

RO 074 External housing in customized color

RO 077 Light centering device to align collimator with detector

RO 082 Glass mirror with minimum internal inherent filtration: 1mm Al equivalent

RO 096 Wiring customization

RO 107 Knob color customization

RO 109 Front panel frame color customization

RO 111 Front panel customization

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RO 161 External accessory guide rail spacers in RAL 9002

Metal fixed flange, 20mm thickness, 136mm diameter with countersunk

RO 185/A
mounts (not available with RO 318)

Self-centering top-cover bracket: Milled to 136mm diameter (mounting flange

RO 202
not included)

Self-centering top-cover bracket for Siemens X-ray tube only (flange provided
RO 203
by Siemens only)

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RO DESCRIPTION

Metal rotating mounting flange, 18mm thickness, +/-90° mechanical stop,

RO 222/A
136mm diameter (not available with RO 318)

RO 240 Focal-spot to skin spacer

RO 242/1 Single laser line to align collimator and detector center: Class 2

RO 242/2 Two lasers forming a crosshair to center the patient to the detector: Class 2

RO 253 Accessory guide rail spacers in RAL 9003 (Signal White)

Additional variable filtration - manual selection. 4 position rotating wheel with

RO 258 selectable filters (clockwise): (1) empty or (2) 0.1mm Cu+1mm Al or (3) 0.2mm
Cu+1mm Al or (4) 1mm Al

Additional variable filtration - manual selection. 4 position rotating wheel with

RO 258/1 selectable filters (clockwise): (1) empty or (2) 0.1mm Cu or (3) 0.2mm Cu or (4)
0.3mm Cu

Substitution of LED light field with a 24V 150W halogen lamp, GC338 timer
RO 271
board and cooling fan

Self-centering top-cover bracket; Resin rotating mounting flange: 20mm

RO 318
thickness, 0° detent, 140mm diameter

RO 339 Two lasers forming a single line at 1-meter SID: Class 2

Resin rotating mounting flange: 20mm thickness, +/-50° detent, 140mm

RO 441
diameter (only available with RO 318)

Resin rotating mounting flange: 20mm thickness, +/-90° detent, 140mm

RO 442
diameter (only available with RO 318)

Metal rotating mounting flange, 20mm thickness, +/-90° mechanical stop,

RO 445
140mm diameter (only available with RO 318)
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RO 452 Asymmetric longitudinal shutters (“stitching” application)

RO 500 Field replacement packaging

RO 525 Knob customization

RO 586 Single laser line to align collimator and detector center: Class 1

RO 587/1 Two lasers forming a single line at 1-meter SID: Class 1

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RO DESCRIPTION

RO 587/2 Two lasers forming a crosshair to center the patient to the detector: Class 1

Substitution of LED light field with a 24V 100W halogen lamp and GC338 timer
RO 602
board
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SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BASIC VERSION OF THE COLLIMATOR ARE DESCRIBED

HERE BELOW.

POWER SUPPLY

24 V AC/DC - 2 A
Power Supply

Fuse for power supply protection collimator. Not supplied by Ralco. T 2.5 A

Motor Supplied by Collimator Board n.a.

Fuse for Power Supply Protection Motor. Not supplied by Ralco n.a.

Potentiometers:
n.a.
Square Field
n.a.
Round Field

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS

Software n.a.

Power Supply, External PCB n.a.

Fuse for External Board n.a.

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RADIOLOGICAL SPECIFICATION

Inherent Filtration Al. Equivalent

X-ray beam = 75 kV Min. Al Eq. 2 mm (1 mm on request)
EN 60601-1-3 par. 7.3; 7.4

Filtration, Additional
X-ray beam = 75 kV n.a.
EN 60601-1-3 par. 7.5

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RADIOLOGICAL SPECIFICATION

Limitation of Extra Focal Radiation

Set Focus Distance, SID 100 cm (40") < 150 mm
EN 60601-2-54

Square X-ray Field Selection

Min: 00 x 00 cm
100 cm (40") SID - (± 1% SID)
Max: 48 x 48 cm
EN 60601-2-54

Round X-ray Field Selection

1 m SID - (± 1% SID) n.a.
EN 60601-2-54

Light Field Indicator

Luminosity at 1 m from the focus, field size set at 35x35 cm. > 160 lux
EN 60601-2-54

Light Field Indicator - Contrast

Edge Contrast Setting 35x35 cm at 1 m SID > 4:1
EN 60601-2-54

Light Field Indicator Precision

Light Field/X-ray Field Correspondence < 1 % SID>
EN 60601-2-54

Accuracy of X-ray field as shown on the front display versus actual

n.a.
X-ray field dimension.

X-ray Field Indication Precision

Settings on an Index Scale < 2 % SID
EN 60601-2-54

SID: (optional)
Precision of Measurement with Retractable Tape < 2% SID
EN 60601-2-54

Maximum Radiation Leakage

Measured at 100 cm with X-ray Beam = 150 kVp - 4 mA < 40 mRh
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EN 60601-1-3

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Operation Environment
10°- 40°C
Ambient Temperature
10%- 75%
Relative Humidity
700 - 1060 hPa
Atmospheric Pressure

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Storage
-40° - +70°C
Temperature
10% - 95%
Humidity
500 - 1060 hPa
Atmospheric Pressure

Weight 9.4 Kg

L: 268 mm
Dimensions W: 195.5 mm
H: 206.5 mm

Static load: 70 N (about 7.1 Kg)

Maximum Load for Accessory Rails and Dimensions for Accessory
Dynamic load: 15 Nm (approx. 3.06 Kg)

Distance between Rail Slots 178 mm (+/- 0.5 mm)**

**
ATTENTION:
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO RAILS VARIES AND DEPENDS ON THE COLLIMATOR MODEL.
PRIOR TO INSERTING ACCESSORIES IN THE RAILS MAKE SURE THAT THE DIMENSIONS OF THE
ACCESSORY MATCHES WITH THE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO RAILS SLOTS (TOLERANCE MAX.
± 0,5 MM).
THE INCORRECT DIMENSION CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND/OR TO THE ACCESSORY
FALLING.
SEE THE CHAPTER OPTIONAL ITEMS IF THE RAILS DIFFER FROM THE STANDARD ONES OR ARE PRO-
VIDED ON REQUEST.
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INSTALLATION

WARNINGS

THE COLLIMATOR MUST BE INSTALLED TO THE X-RAY TUBE THROUGH A MOUNTING

FLANGE. RALCO PROVIDES VARIOUS FLANGE OPTIONS AND END-USERS MAY INSTALL
THEIR OWN. THE FLANGES PROVIDED BY RALCO MAY NOT BE INTERCHANGE AND
END-USER FLANGES ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH RALCO COLLIMATORS. ONLY
FLANGES PROVIDED WITH THE RALCO COLLIMATOR CAN BE UTILIZED. ANY PREEXISTENT
FLANGE ON THE END-USER SYSTEM MUST NOT BE USED.

EACH FLANGE WHICH IS PROVIDED WITH THE COLLIMATOR BEARS A SERIAL NUMBER
MATCHING THE COLLIMATOR. THIS ENSURE THE CORRECT FLANGE IS ALWAYS USED.
IT IS MANDATORY TO ALWAYS USE THE PROVIDED FLANGE.

WARNING

THE CONTENTS OF THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW SHOULD BE STRICTLY ADHERED

TO. RALCO IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR RESULTANT HARM
IF NON-RALCO COMPONENTS OR NON-COMPATIBLE RALCO COMPONENTS ARE USED
DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.

TUBE COMPATIBILITY
1. Using the dimensions in Fig. Tube Compatibility below, ensure the near port shutters of
the collimator are placed in the X-Ray tube port correctly.
• Assembly values (X-Ray tube housing and collimator) must comply with a minimum
value of inherent filtration and a maximum value of radiation leakage.
2. The distance between the X-Ray tube focus and the flange mounting plane (collimator
upper plate) must be: 80 mm (3.14"), tolerance +/- 1 mm (0.04 “).
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3. Carefully remove the collimator and the

mounting flange from their packaging.
4. Use the X-Ray tube housing datasheet to
determine the distance (A) from the focal spot
to the X-Ray tube port, see Fig. Collimator
Installation.
5. Subtract the resulting distance from the
source flange distance (B) and determine the
number of spacers (1.5 mm) which, combined
with the thickness of the mounting flange, will
make up the difference (C). Allowable toler-
ance is 1 mm. (0.04"), see Fig. Collimator
Installation.
6. Once the mounting plane distance has been
confirmed, continue with the mounting flange
installation to the X-Ray tube.
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Fig. Collimator Installation

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MOUNTING THE FLANGE TO THE X-RAY TUBE

WARNING

SERIOUS RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR DUE TO NON-ADHERENCE

OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THE FOLLOWING PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SAFELY MOUNT THE COLLIMATOR
TO THE X-RAY TUBE USING THE RALCO MOUNTING FLANGE. ALL FURTHER RELEVANT
INFORMATION IS CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND MUST BE COMPLIED WITH.

CAUTION

RALCO CANNOT GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE WITH RADIATION STANDARDS CONCERNING

SAFETY IF THIS CONTROL HAS BEEN OMITTED.

1. Place the flange on the X-Ray tube port,

see Fig. Flange Installation.

CAUTION

ONLY THE MOUNTING FLANGE TYPE

B1 SHOWS THE LETTER “F”, IT IS
PLACED UNDERNEATH THE FLANGE
AND STANDS FOR “FRONT/KNOB”. SEE
SECTION MOUNTING THE COLLIMA-
TOR TO THE FLANGE.
PLACE THE FLANGE WITH THE LETTER
"F" FACING TOWARD THE FRONT OF
THE SYSTEM AND THE COLLIMATOR.
THE LETTER “F” MUST BE VISIBLE
ONCE THE FLANGE IS INSTALLED ON
THE X-RAY TUBE. INCORRECT POSI-
TION OF THE LETTER “F” CAUSES
THE COLLIMATOR AND FLANGE TO
MALFUNCTION.
Fig. Flange Installation
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Fig. Mounting Flange

2. Mount the mounting flange and spacers (optional) to the X-Ray tube port using 4 screws
long enough to be driven for at least 5 threads.

CAUTION

ENSURE THE SCREW HEAD IS INDEED CORRECT FOR THE FLANGE SELECTED.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END-USER TO ENSURE ALL SAFETY MEASURES
ARE IMPLEMENTED TO ENSURE THE SCREWS ARE OPTIMALLY TIGHTENED INCLUDING
THE USE OF APPROPRIATE LOCKTITE.

TIGHTEN THE 4 SCREWS TO THE X-RAY TUBE HEAD SECURELY, STRICTLY ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE X-RAY TUBE MANUFACTURER.
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3. Prepare the collimator to be installed by

unscrewing the 4 hexagonal socket
screws until the four tabs are completely
withdrawn from the collimator top
mounting plane. See Fig. Collimator
Mounting Bracket.

CAUTION

WHEN UNSCREWING THE HEXAG-

ONAL SOCKET SCREW WHICH
CONTROL THE TABS, DO NOT USE
FORCE EXCEEDING 0,45 NM.
UNSCREW WITH CARE SO AS NOT
TO DAMAGE THE HEXAGONAL
SCREW HEAD AND TABS.

4. If installing a manual collimator, adjust

Fig. Collimator Mounting Bracket
the collimator shutters to the fully open
position using both knobs.
ALIGNMENT OF X-RAY TUBE FOCUS AND COLLIMATOR
Ralco guarantees the correct collimator functionality, the format compliance and the light/X-
Ray field alignment only if the mounting flange and the collimator have been installed exactly
in the centre of the X-Ray beam.
All Ralco collimators are aligned on our test bench utilizing specific references/values for our
X-Ray tube focus, detector and Source to Image Detector Distance (SID). The customer must
know and verify all known variables which may influence the X-Ray tube focus and collimator
alignment. These may include, the X-Ray tube focus position tolerance, distance from X-Ray
tube focus to collimator mounting plane and SID.
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Alignment Device
This device is used to ensure the collimator
mounting flange is correctly aligned to X-Ray beam.
The X-Ray tube manufacturer provides a tolerance
for the placement of X-Ray tube focus.
Ralco recommends to use the Focal Alignment
Device (jig) to ensure the correct flange alignment
with the centre of the X-Ray beam, see Fig. Focal
Alignment Device. By making an exposure, it is
possible to check the perpendicularity and
concentricity using fixed references on the X-Ray
image.
Once the mounting flange is aligned the collimator
light/X-ray field should also be aligned (within
specific tolerances).
Please consult the technical specifications of your X-
Ray tube to find the maximum tolerance for the
A - X-Ray Tube, B - Focal Adjustment Device
position of the focus. Should the use of an alignment C - Mounting Flange, D - Screw, E - Washer
device not be possible, Ralco collimators allow for
the regulation of the light field.
Fig. Focal Alignment Device
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Mounting the Collimator to the Flange

Once all 4 tabs are fully retracted the collimator must be coupled to the mounting flange. The
end-user must only use the flange provided with the collimator. Prior to mounting the collimator
to the flange ensure the correct procedure is utilized since Ralco has 2 types of collimator
mounting brackets (Types A and B) and 4 types of flanges (Types A1, A2, B1 and B2).

MOUNTING BRACKET/ FLANGE A1 A2 B1 B2

TYPE A OK OK NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE

TYPE B NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE OK OK

NOTE

THE MOUNTING FLANGE PROVIDED WITH THE COLLIMATOR, IS SUBJECTED TO

TESTING PURSUANT TO ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS.

MOUNTING BRACKET TABS CONFORM TO EN 60601.

WARNINGS

PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS, RALCO HAS TESTED THE COLLIMATOR

AND FLANGE APPLYING STATIC LOADS. RALCO IS NOT IN A POSITION TO KNOW
THE DYNAMIC FORCES OF ALL END-USER SYSTEMS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE END-USER TO ENSURE DYNAMIC FORCES OF THE SYSTEM DO NOT CREATE
A DANGEROUS CONDITION.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SYSTEM MANUFACTURER TO ENSURE AND

MITIGATE ANY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE DYNAMIC
FORCES CREATED BY THE SYSTEM. THE END-USER MUST PERFORM A SYSTEMATIC
AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS DURING THE INSTALLATION AND USUAL MAINTENANCE.
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SHOULD ANY DAMAGE TO THE COLLIMATOR OR FLANGE OCCUR A RISK ANALYSIS

AND DAMAGE ASSESSMENT NEEDS TO BE CONDUCTED IMMEDIATELY. CONTACT
RALCO IMMEDIATELY SHOULD THIS OCCUR. RALCO IS NOT LIABLE FOR RESULTANT
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR HARM DUE TO AN UNREPORTED INCIDENT.

RALCO HAS DESIGNED AND TESTED THE COLLIMATOR FOR A LIFETIME OF 10

YEARS. AFTER THIS TIME PERIOD, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END-USER
TO ENSURE THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE COLLLIMATOR AND FLANGE. LIABILITY
FOR ANY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS WHICH MAY BE PRESENT AFTER THE 10YEAR
LIFETIME OF THE COLLIMATOR AND FLANGE RESTS WITH THE END-USER.

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WARNINGS

TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE COLLIMATOR AND FLANGE AFTER 10 YEARS

OF USE, RALCO HAS INSTITUTED A PROGRAM TO ASSESS THE SAFETY OF THE
COLLIMATOR AND FLANGE. AFTER APPLYING A CHECK LIST OF QUALITY CONTROLS
AND REFURBISHMENT ACTIVITIES (AT END-USER COST), RALCO MAY CERTIFY THE
COLLIMATOR AND FLANGE FOR ADDITIONAL YEARS OF USE.

Mounting Bracket, Type A

This mounting bracket has 4 identical tabs which push
down the outer ring of the flange and hold it in place.
Installation:
With the tabs fully retracted, the hexagonal socket screws
of the mounting bracket, type A must be tightening equally
up to the end stroke with 0.45 Nm torque (at least 7 turns).
See Fig. Mounting Bracket, Type A. The 4 tabs of the
hexagonal socket screws overlap on the flange outer ring
in the same manner.
The collimators with the mounting bracket type A are
installed to the following flange types:

WARNING

RALCO PRODUCES MANY FLANGE TYPES WITH VARIOUS

DIMENSIONS. BELOW, PLEASE FIND 2 MAIN FLANGE
TYPES WITH THEIR FUNCTIONAL MODES. THE DIMEN-
SIONS ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. IT
IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END-USER TO ENSURE
THE SAFE COUPLING OF THE COLLIMATOR AND FLANGE.
ONLY USE THE FLANGE PROVIDED WITH THE COLLI- Fig. Flange Type A1
MATOR.

Flange Type A1 – Fixed Metal Flange

This flange type is made from metal and does not allow the collimator to rotate. See Fig.
Flange Type A1.
Please follow the installation instructions for the Mounting Bracket, Type A.
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Flange type A2 – Metal Rotating Flange

This flange type is made from metal and allows the collimator to rotate. See Fig. Flange Type
A2.
Please follow the installation instructions for the Mounting Bracket, Type A.

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Fig. Mounting Bracket, Type A

Fig. Flange Type A2

Mounting Bracket, Type B

This mounting bracket has 2 tabs with springs in
positions 2 and 4, while 2 tabs in positions 1 and
3 cover the surface of the outer ring of the flange
(see Fig. Mounting Bracket, Type B).
Installation:
With the tabs fully retracted, tabs in position 1
and 3 which overlap the outer ring must be
tightened completely up to the end stroke with
0.45Nm of torque (at least 7 turns). See Fig.
Collimator Mounting Bracket, Type B.
With the tabs fully retracted, the tabs in position
2 and 4 have an integrated adjustable spring
and can be tightened in two different ways
allowing the resin flange to rotate or be fixed.
The collimators with the mounting bracket type
B are installed to the following flange types: Fig. Collimator Mounting Bracket, Type B

WARNING
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RALCO PRODUCES MANY FLANGE TYPES WITH VARIOUS DIMENSIONS. BELOW, PLEASE
FIND 2 MAIN FLANGE TYPES WITH THEIR FUNCTIONAL MODES. THE DIMENSIONS
ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END-
USER TO ENSURE THE SAFE COUPLING OF THE COLLIMATOR AND FLANGE.

Flange type B1 – Resin Flange.

Two methods of adjustment allow the flange to rotate or be fixed:
• Flange B1 (NO rotation): With the tabs fully retracted, tighten tabs up to the end
stroke with 0.45Nm torque at least 7 turns (if you are not able to respect the turns
something is incorrect).

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• Flange B1 (WITH rotation): With the tabs fully retracted, tighten tabs in the following
sequence:
-> tabs 1 and 3 - at least 7 turns
-> tabs 2 and 4 – 5 ½ turns exactly
(if you are not able to respect the turns something is incorrect).
Flange B1 Troubleshooting:
The collimator tabs glide on the flange outer ring and the collimator rotates towards the X- Ray
tube axis. If, however:
-> the release force from the position 0° and the collimator rotation towards the X-Ray tube
axis is too low, the two tabs of the tab 2 and 4 need to be tighten ½ turn.
-> the release force from the position 0° and the collimator rotation towards
the X-Ray tube axis is too high, the two tabs of the tab 2 and 4 need to be loosened
½ turn.

Fig. Mounting Bracket, Type B + Flange B1 Fig. Mounting Bracket, Type B + Flange B1
(NO rotation) (WITH rotation)
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Flange type B2 – Rotating Metal Flange

This flange type is made from metal and allows
the collimator to rotate. All 4 hexagonal socket
screws are tightened up to the end stroke
with 0.45 Nm torque at least 7 turns (if you are not
able to respect the turns something is incorrect).

Fig. Mounting Bracket, Type B + Flange B2

WITH rotation

Fig. Flange Type B2

5. Ensure the mounting flange is indeed coupled flat against the top mounting plane of the
collimator and the 4 tabs overlap the flange outer ring to guarantee the collimator does not
fall. See Fig. Correct overlap of the tab.
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Fig. Correct overlap of the tab Fig. Correct Installation

6. Check that the distance between the collimator housing and the mounting flange is equal in
all directions. See Fig. Correct overlap of the tab.
7. Loosen the screws and adjust if required.

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INCORRECT INSTALLATIONS OF THE COLLIMATOR TO MOUNTING FLANGE

WARNING

IT IS THE DUTY OF THE INSTALLER TO ENSURE NO RISK OF THE COLLIMATOR

FALLING EXISTS. ENSURE THE FOLLOWING, AS IN EACH SCENARIO BELOW SERIOUS
RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY EXIST DUE TO NON-ADHERENCE.

1. The 4 tabs overlap the flange outer ring - see Fig. Correct Overlap.
2. Ensure the Mounting flange is flat against the collimator mounting plane - see Fig. Flat Mounting Plane.

Fig. Flat Mounting Plane

Fig. Correct Overlap

3. Ensure the 4 tabs are not in contact with only the Mounting Flange Edge - see Fig. Incorrect Overlap.
4. Ensure the 4 tabs do not lock the Flange Outer Ring instead of overlapping it - see Fig. Flange Edge.
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Fig. Incorrect Overlap Fig. Flange Edge

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

NOTE

THE WIRING DIAGRAM INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT REFERS TO THE STANDARD

PRODUCT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER WHO HAS REQUESTED
AN ELECTRIC CUSTOMIZATION, TO ENSURE THAT AN ELECTRIC DIAGRAM RELATING
TO THE CUSTOMIZATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED WITH THE DOCUMENTATION.

THE DEVICE IS PROJECTED TO OPERATE WITH A PERMANENT POWER SUPPLY

PRESENT SO THE PROCEDURE OF SWITCHING OFF THE COLLIMATOR IS NOT FORESEEN.
NO RISK OR DEVICE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR IF THE MACHINE IS ACCIDENTLY SWITCHED
OFF.

WARNING

THE DEVICE MUST BE EXCLUSIVELY CONNECTED TO POWER NETWORK, WITH

EARTH PROTECTION, IN ORDER TO AVOID A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

SUPPLY AND SIGNALS TO THE COLLIMATOR MUST BE TO 2007/47/CE STANDARDS.

DEVICES THAT SUPPLY THE COLLIMATOR MUST THEREFORE FEATURE DOUBLE
OR REINFORCED INSULATION AS PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL STANDARD ON ELEC-
TROMEDICAL EQUIPMENT CEI62-5 +A2 (EN 60601-1).
THE DEVICE IS ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE, CONSEQUENTLY ALL THE RELATING
SAFETY STANDARDS MUST BE COMPLIED WITH.

COLLIMATOR MUST BE SUPPLIED AS SPECIFIED, SEE CHAPTER SPECIFICATIONS.

THE SUPPLY MUST COME FROM A SEPARATE SOURCE FROM THE POWER NETWORK
THROUGH DOUBLE INSULATION OR REINFORCED INSULATION AND WITH LIMITED
CURRENT. TRANSFORMER CHARACTERISTICS MUST CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS
OF STANDARD IEC 60601-1.

CABLES AND TERMINALS USED FOR THE INTERNAL CONNECTION OF THE COLLIMATOR
MUST BE SUITABLE FOR OPERATION AT TEMPERATURES OF 80°C AND COLLIMATOR
CURRENT ABSORPTION.
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TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF THE COLLIMATOR, IT IS MANDATORY TO SECURELY

AND FIRMLY INSERT THE POWER SUPPLY/DATA CABLE BETWEEN THE COLLIMATOR
AND RADIOLOGICAL SYSTEM. IT IS ALSO MANDATORY THAT THE POWER SUPPLY/
DATA CABLE IS CORRECTLY SECURED TO THE STRAIN RELIEF. IF THE STRAIN
RELIEF IS MISSING IT IS MANDATORY ONE BE CORRECTLY AND SECURELY INSTALLED.
RALCO IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN THE EVENT OF MISSING OR INCORRECT
CABLE INSTALLATION.

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Power Supply Connection

• Remove the part of cover to access the terminal, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL.
• Connect supply cables to the relative collimator terminals and earth on the screw marked
with the relating symbol: . Use the protective earth cable with green/yellow insula-
tion.
• In collimators with a free cable stop, remove the cable stop, connect the supply cables,
remount and then secure the cable stop.
• Remount the cover.

WARNINGS

INCORRECT POWER SUPPLY COULD DAMAGE THE ELECTRONIC BOARDS AND/OR

THE LIGHT SOURCE.
SUPPLY MAY BE EITHER IN ALTERNATE OR DIRECT CURRENT.
MAKE CERTAIN THAT POLARITY IS RESPECTED.
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Wiring Diagram
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GC-LED-4A

Fig. Timer Board Layout

CONNECTORS
1. 24 V AC/DC or 12 V DC
2. +5 V Fan
3. GND Fan
J2 - SUPPLY AND OUTPUTS 4. +5 V Laser
5. GND Laser
6. + Power-up/Power down external push-button
7. GND Power-up external push-button
1. + LED 5 A positive output
J1 - LED OUTPUT
2. - GND Led 5A
1. Vpp
2. +5 V
J3 - PROGRAMMING 3. GND
CONNECTORS 4. PGD
5. PGC
6. NC
1. + External LED
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2. - External LED
J4 - HOME SENSOR INPUT + 3. - Photosensor LED Cathode
EXTERNAL LED 4. + Photosensor LED Anode
5. Input signal (Photosensor output collector)
6. GND (Photosensor output emitter)
1. NTC LED input
J5 - PUSH BUTTON INPUT + NTC 2. NTC LED input
EXTERNAL LED 3. Laser input, pin 1
4. Laser input, pin 2

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1. +5 V
J6 - OPEN-COLLECTOR OUTPUT
1. GND
J7 - OPEN-COLLECTOR (ABNORMAL 1. +
OPERATION MANAGEMENT) 2. -
J8 - J9 - ENCODER
(By connecting an opto-switch it is 1. +LED
possible to switch ON the light when 2. IN
the shutter move) 3. GND
**The encoder reading is available 4. GND
for s.w. 2.00 and 5.00

Jumpers OFF: without jumper

ON: with jumper

JP1, JP2 - ALTERNATE/DIRECT OFF: alternate power supply

POWER SUPPLY ON: direct power supply (pay attention to polarity)

JP5 - LED POWER SUPPLY UP TO 6.2 OFF: LED power supply is adjustable through trimmer to max. 4.8 A
A (STANDARD SETTING 4 A) ON: LED power supply is adjustable through trimmer to max. 6.2 A

JP14 - ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE OFF: standard input

ON: used to power a retro-reflective photocell

JP8, JP9, JP10, JP11, JP12, JP13 - Operation mode selection

OFF: Standard
ON: the timer operates in the time renew mode. When the button is
JP8 - TIME RENEW MODE pressed the time is renewed without the LED OFF (if the LED is already
ON, continues to stay ON but with renewed time). The same is
applicable for the laser if is independent.

OFF: Standard
JP9 - LASER CONTROLLED
ON: When the button, placed on J5, is pressed the laser switches ON
INDEPENDENTLY
independently from the light.

OFF, OFF: 30 seconds

ON, OFF: 45 seconds
OFF, ON: 60 seconds
JP11, JP10* - TIME MANAGEMENT
ON, ON: power supply (maximum light ON time is 15 min. for safety
reasons).
JP10 - LED auto shutdown exclusion, available in s.w. 4.00 only
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OFF, OFF: s.w.2.00 (standard) - it is possible to use the encoder

management to switch ON/OFF the laser and LED
ON, OFF: s.w.3.01 - power supply without any safety and shutdown
time.
OFF, ON: s.w.5.00 with the LED off, pressing the button only turns on
the LED and the fan.
If the button is pressed again within 5 seconds, the laser also lights up.
Pushing the button after the first 5 seconds, everything will switch off
The LED and eventually the laser switch off anyway when the time set
with the trimmer has set
JP12, JP13 - SOFTWARE CONFIGU- (in this mode it is possible to use the encoder management to switch on
RATION light / laser).

ON, ON: s.w.4.00 (following the button, the switching on of the board is
controlled by closing the contact)
If the board is configured as JP8 standard:
OFF:( pushing the button the status will change) (if on will switch off and
the other way around)
ON: The board works in renewal time mode. In this mode, each time the
button is pressed, the ignition time is renewed without switching off the
light.
If the light is already on, it continues to stay on but with renewed time.
Also applies to the laser if independent

The fan switches ON together with the LED, and operates 15 seconds
FAN
longer after the LED OFF.

Trimmers

Adjust the output current intensity to the LED.

TR1- CURRENT CONTROL Step-less current adjustment from 0 to 4.8 A.
-> Luxeon V LED - adjust current to ~ 2.2 A.

LEDs

GREEN LED 1 Power supply + 5 V

Indicates software version:

1 blink = standard sw
2 blinks = 3.01 sw
YELLOW LED 2
3 blinks = 5.00 sw
4 blinks = 4.00
LED 2 will stop blinking if LED 3 is ON.
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Indicates an alarm type

Switch OFF - OK
1 blink = LED disconnected or faulty driver
2 blinks = LED short-circuited
LED 3 - ALARMS 3 blinks = Fan failure or disconnected
4 blinks = Laser failure of disconnected
5 blinks = Push button pressed longer than 5 seconds or short-circuited
6 blinks = Timer temperature >105°
7 blinks = LED temperature >110°

ALARM DIAGNOSTIC

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The timer identifies anomalies/errors/malfunctions. The outgoing messages from J7 are managed and
interpreted by “intelligent board”

bit = 10 ms
byte:
1 bit sync (1)
8 bit data - transmission bit L....H
1 bit stop (0)

Output status:
0 = output disabled
1 = output enabled

BYTE 1: firmware version

BYTE 2: firmware mode + jumper status
bit7: firmware mode bit 1
bit6: firmware mode bit 0
bit5: JP13
bit4: JP12
bit3: JP11
bit2: JP10
bit1: JP9
bit0: JP8

BYTE 3: input/output status

bit7: 1 = LED push button pressed
bit6: 1 = Laser push button pressed
bit5: 1 = ENC1 input activated
bit4: 1 = ENC2 input activated
bit3: 1 = O.C. output activated
bit2: 1 = Laser ON
bit1: 1 = Fan ON
bit0: 1 = LED ON

BYTE 4: alarms:
bit7:
bit6: High LED temperature
bit5: High timer temperature
bit4: Push button pressed more than 5 seconds
bit3: Laser error
bit2: Fan error
bit1: LED short-circuited
bit0: LED disconnected or faulty driver
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
LIGHT/X-RAY FIELD SETTING
• Set the collimator at 100 cm SID.
• By rotating the knobs and with the knob index on the front panel, follow the tags of the
scale.
• Do not force the knobs.
• Activate the light field by pressing the related push-button on the collimator front panel.
• The collimator is ready to operate.

WARNINGS

PROLONGED LIGHTING WITHOUT ALLOWING LIGHT SOURCE TO COOL CAUSES THE

COLLIMATOR TO OVERHEAT IN THE AREA NEAR THE LIGHT SOURCE.
FOR EMERGENCIES: MAXIMUM LIMIT ADVISED IS 5 SUCCESSIVE LIGHT SOURCE
OPERATIONS. ALLOW THE COLLIMATOR TO COOL (ABOUT 10 MIN).

CAUTION

BY INCREASING THE CONSECUTIVE "ON" TIMES, THE SUBSEQUENT REST PERIODS

NEED TO BE EXTENDED ACCORDINGLY. IT IS IMPRUDENT TO PERFORM TWO
CONSECUTIVE CYCLES OF 5 ON TIMES.

The collimator has been designed to operate as follows:

• Supply constantly connected during operation of the equipment.
• Light source ON time for the light field is factory set at 30 seconds (tol.20%). It is adjustable
from 30 to 45 seconds via a trimmer on the timer board.
• The normal ON/OFF cycle is set at 1 minute followed by an idle time of 4 minutes to allow
for cooling time (i.e. 1 minute ON/ 4 minutes OFF).
• The field is set by the two knobs on the front panel by following the indications of the scale
with the knob index or visually with the light field.
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Front Panel
The X-ray field is set through the knobs that control the shutter movement. The table provides
the readout of the values which must be set with the knobs. The exact value to be set is
obtained by crossing the SID in use (the value indicated by vertical axis), with the cassette size
value in cm or inches (horizontal axis).
E.g.
To obtain the X-ray field 24 cm (LONG) x 35 cm (CROSS) at SID 150 cm, with reference to
the chart, set the Long knob indicator to 16.5 cm and the Cross knob indicator to 24 cm. See
Fig. Long Aperture and Fig. Cross Aperture.

SID in use

Fig. Long Aperture

Format Required

Knob Index setting

Fig. Cross Aperture

Cross and Long shutters

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CALIBRATION

WARNINGS

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES REQUIRE THAT X-RADIATION BE PRODUCED. TAKE

ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT NO PART OF THE HUMAN BODY
IS EXPOSED TO X-RADIATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT.

CENTERING X-RAY BEAM WITH COLLIMATOR LIGHT

• Select large focus, 60 kV and 5 mAs or equivalent for digital receptor.
• Place a loaded cassette 24 x 30 cm (9.5”x 12”) on the table top and prepare exposure.
• Set SID = 100 cm (40") by using a ruler.

NOTE

IF THE DISTANCE OF 100 CM (40") SID CANNOT BE DETERMINED, USE THE

SID VALUE CLOSEST TO 100 CM (40") AND CALCULATE THE MEASUREMENT
TOLERANCES AS THE APPROPRIATE PERCENTAGES OF THE DISTANCE.

IF THE X-RAY BEAM CANNOT BE POSITIONED VERTICALLY USE CLAMPS, MASKING

TAPE, OR OTHER MATERIAL AS REQUIRED TO POSITION THE X-RAY TUBE AND
IMAGE RECEPTOR. THE X-RAY TUBE AND THE IMAGE RECEPTOR MUST BE SET
OUT AT THE SPECIFIED SID DISTANCE PERPENDICULARLY TO THE X-RAY TUBE
AS DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE.

NOTE

FIGURE CHECK LIGHT FIELD/X-RAY FIELD

SHOWS AN EXAMPLE WITH FILM CASSETTE.
THE SAME PRINCIPLE CAN BE USED FOR
A DIGITAL SYSTEM.

• Set field to 24 x 30 cm.

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• Centre the X-ray tube on the cassette.

• Switch ON the light and place four metal
strips (c) on the light field edges (a).
• Place a washer (d) on the right hand-top of Light field (a)
the light field. X-Ray field (b)

• Make an exposure. Fig: Check Light Field/X-ray Field

• Develop the film or print exposure scale 1:1.
• Measure the differences L1,L2 W1 and W2
between the outer edge of each copper strips image and the corresponding edge of
the X-ray Field (b).

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• For required values is referred to the System Reference Manual. However, the values L1 +
L2 and W1 + W2 shall NEVER exceed 2 cm (representing 2% of the SID).
• Note the measured values in Chart below.
• Repeat preceding steps with small focus selected.

SID = 100 cm (40")

2.0% x 100 cm (40") =

LARGE L1+L2 =..........+..........=.......... = ≤ 2.0% SID

FOCUS W1+W2 =..........+..........=.......... = ≤ 2.0% SID

SMALL L1+L2 =..........+..........=.......... = ≤ 2.0% SID

FOCUS W1+W2 =..........+..........=.......... = ≤ 2.0% SID

CAUTION

THE HEEL EFFECT WILL CAUSE THE FIELD TOWARD THE CATHODE TO BE SLIGHTLY
LESS SHARP THAN ON THE OTHER THREE SIDES. THIS IS NORMAL AND CANNOT
BE CORRECTED BY ADJUSTMENT. IN ADDITION, AN X-RAY TUBE OF 12° OR LESS
TARGET ANGLE WILL PRODUCE AN ASYMMETRICALLY SHAPED FIELD WHEN A LARGE
FIELD SIZE IS USED AT SHORT SID, BECAUSE OF ANODE CUT-OFF EFFECT. THIS
IS NORMAL AND MAY NOT BE CORRECTED BY ADJUSTMENT.

LIGHT FIELD TO X-RAY FIELD ALIGNMENT

Misalignment of the light field/ X-ray field in either the X (cross table) or Y (long table) direction
must not exceed 2% of the SID. In this case, it would be less than 20 mm (0.80"). If the test film
shows that the light field (shadows of the copper strips) matches the X-ray field (shadow of the
collimator shutters) to within the diameter of one strips and, if the diameter is less than 20 mm
(1.80"), then alignment complies with the regulations.
Greater precision than this is possible. Recommended maximum deviation is one fourth. It is
important the greatest degree of congruency possible is achieved.
If misalignment is detected in both X and Y directions, check the spacing from the focal spot to
the collimator mounting surface is 80 mm (3.14") +/- 1 mm. If spacing needs to be adjusted,
repeat the test film exposure after the adjustment.
If the source flange distance (SFD) is correct, but adjustment is still necessary proceed as
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follows:
• Place the test film on the face of the cassette over the white paper or repeat exposure on
the flat panel.
• Place the cassette in the position originally marked.
• Check the correct position of the film or the X-ray field on the flat panel by the shadows
cast by the copper strips.
• Using the images of the collimator shutters as the references for the shape and size of the
X-ray field, adjust the light field to match.
• If adjustment is necessary, adjust the travel of the light source. All procedures can be found
in LIGHT FIELD ADJUSTMENTS in this chapter.

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LIGHT FIELD CALIBRATION

Longitudinal Calibration (LONG)

WARNINGS

DO NOT TOUCH THE DISSIPATER WITH YOUR HANDS; IT COULD BE HOT AND
CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

• Remove the part of the cover necessary to access the screws, see Chapter - COVER
REMOVAL
• Remove the light source protection heatsink by unscrewing the fixing screws . This allows
you to access the light source.
• If the light-field needs to be moved laterally, loosen (not remove) the fixing screws A.
• Adjust through screw B.
• When calibration is terminated, lock the screws A.
See the following Fig. Light Field Adjustment
Vertical Alignment
• If the light field is smaller than the X-ray field, lower the lamp by adjusting screw C.
• If the light field is bigger than the X-ray field, raise the lamp by adjusting screw C.
See Fig. Light Field Adjustment.

Fig. Light Field Adjustment

Fig. Light Field Adjustment

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Transversal Calibration (CROSS)

If the light-field needs calibration, the
mirror needs to be adjusted as follows:
• Remove the part of the cover neces-
sary to access the screws, see Chap-
ter - COVER REMOVAL.
• Loosen the mirror fixing screw A (not
remove) and rotate the cam B to adjust
the position of the mirror, see Fig.
Transversal Calibration (CROSS).
• Once you have regulated the mirror Fig. Transversal Calibration (CROSS)
tighten the screw A and remount the
cover, see Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.
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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

MINIMUM FILTRATION REQUIREMENT

To indicate compliance with 21 CFR, sub-chapter J, part 1020 of Performance Standard it is
necessary for the assembler to perform a series of tests.
Description of test methods are illustrated in this chapter but factors, such as experience,
availability of equipment and tolerance on compliance are referred directly to the Safety
Standards covering Electro-medical equipment.

WARNINGS

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES REQUIRE THAT X-RADIATION BE PRODUCED. TAKE

ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS THAT NO PART OF HUMAN BEING IS EXPOSED TO
X-RADIATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT.

The above HVL requirements can be met if it is demonstrated that the aluminium equivalent in
the primary beam is not less than that shown in the following table:

Minimum Filtration Requirement - Beam Quality (HVL)

X-Ray Tube Voltage Minimum HVL
(kilovolt peak) (mm of aluminum)

Designed Measured Specified Dental I-Other X-Ray II-Other X-Ray

Operating Range Operating Potential
(kVp) (kVp) System1 Systems2 Systems3

30 1.5 0.3 0.3

Below 51 40 1.5 0.4 0.4
50 1.5 0.5 0.5
51 1.5 1.2 1.3
From 51 a70 60 1.5 1.3 1.5
70 1.5 1.5 1.8
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71 2.1 2.1 2.5

80 2.3 2.3 2.9
90 2.5 2.5 3.2
100 2.7 2.7 3.6
Above 70 110 3.0 3.0 3.9
120 3.2 3.2 4.3
130 3.5 3.5 4.7
140 3.8 3.8 5.0
150 4.1 4.1 5.4

1
Dental X-ray Systems designed for use with intraoral image receptors and manufactured after
December 1, 1980.
2 Dental X-ray Systems designed for use with intraoral image receptors and manufactured before
or on December 1, 1980, and all other X-ray systems subjected to this section and manufac-
tured before June 10, 2006.

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3
All X-ray systems, except dental X-ray systems designed for use with intraoral image receptors
subjected to this section and manufactured on or after June 10, 2006.
The information contained in the above table was extracted from the Code of Federal
Regulations FDA 21 1020.30 (m).
Type 100 Aluminium Alloy (as given in “ALUMINUM STANDARDS AND DATA” verification of
compliance).
Visual Determination of Half-Value Layer (HVL)
The above HVL requirements can be met if it is demonstrated that the aluminium equivalent in
the primary beam is not less than that shown in the following Total Filtration table:

Total Filtration Of Primary Beam In Aluminium Equivalence

Total Filtration (mm Al

Operating Voltage (kVp)
Equivalent)

Below 50 0.5
From 51 to 70 1.5
Over 70 2.2

The Aluminium equivalence of each component in the primary beam (X-ray tube and housing,
beam limiting device and any additional filtration in the system) is specified on the component,
in the technical data attached to the component or can be measured. Determine the total
aluminium equivalence in the primary beam and make sure that it is equal or greater than those
specified in the above Table Total Filtration of Primary Beam in Aluminium Equivalence.
Quick-Check of Minimum Filtration Requirement at a Particular kVp
If the total inherent filtration cannot be seen, then the HVL must be obtained with the following
procedures:
The HVL in millimetres of aluminium in the system under test must be compared with those
specified in Table Minimum Filtration Requirement - Beam Quality (HVL) and must be
greater than or equal to the values shown in the table.
a) Direct the central X-ray beam perpendicular and in the center of a RAD-Check instrument.
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Determine the exact distance from the X-ray tube focal spot to the window of the collimator
(273 mm - 10.75"). Place the input area of the RAD-CHECK at an equal distance from the
collimator window. Collimate the beam to an area slightly larger than the detector.
b) Make an exposure at a pre-selected technique factor of 90 kVp and appropriate mA and time
values with no added filtration in the beam; record the reading.
Using the type 1100 Aluminium Alloy, tape a total of 2.5 mm of Aluminium to the window of
the collimator. Make an exposure using the same technique factors; record the reading.
c) Verify that the radiation read with the 2.5 mm Al in the beam is greater or equal to 50% of
the radiation read with no filtration in the beam.
Standard Absorber Method
The HVL determination obtained from the following procedures are to be compared with those
illustrated in the Table - Minimum Filtration Requirement - Beam Quality (HVL). The HVL

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in millimetres of aluminium obtained during the test must be greater or equal than the values
listed in the above mentioned table.
a) Direct the central X-ray beam perpendicular and in the center of a RAD-Check instrument.
Determine the exact distance from the X-ray tube focal spot to the window of the collimator
(273 mm - 10.75"). Place the input area of the RAD-CHECK at an equal distance from the
collimator window. Collimate the beam to an area slightly larger than the detector.
b) Select a tube potential of 100 kVp and appropriate mA and seconds, with no added filtration
in the beam make an exposure and record the reading. Using a set of several sheets of 1100
Aluminium Alloy, each having a thickness of 0.5 or 1.0 mm, tape the filtration to the window
of the collimator. Make an exposure for each increments of filtration and record the reading.
c) Plot the exposure readings (log scale) versus the total added filtration thickness on semi-log
paper; see the sample hereunder.
d) Verify that HLV values in the useful beam for the above specific tube potential is not less
than the values shown in Table - Minimum Filtration Requirement - Beam Quality (HVL).

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VISUAL DEFINITION OF X-RAY VERSUS LIGHT FIELD

Chapter - COLLIMATOR CALIBRATION - paragraph - Light-Field to X-ray Field Alignment.

FIELD SIZE INDICATION

Chapter- ADJUSTMENTS, paragraph Field Size Indication.

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CROSSHAIR ALIGNMENT
CHAPTER- ADJUSTMENTS, PARAGRAPH CROSSHAIR ALIGNMENT.

LIGHT FIELD ILLUMINATION INTENSITY

a) When a light field simulating the X-Ray field is used the illumination provided at 100 cm.
cannot be less than: 160 lux [(21 CFR 1020.31 (d) (2) (ii)].
b) Place the Focus of the X-Ray tube at 100 cm. from the table top were the light field as been
projected. Open the collimator's shutters to assure that each quadrant of the light field is
larger than the measuring area of the photometer.
c) Check that the voltage specified by the manufacturer is applied to the lamp, make certain
that all surfaces in the light beam are clean and unobstructed.
d) Place a photometer capable of reading up to 160 lux in the centre of each of the four
quadrants of the light field.
e) Turn on the light beam and read the light intensity, subtract to it the ambient lighting,
previously determined.
f) Verify that the average illumination is higher than 160 lux.
g) Verify that the contrast ratio is performed between two points:
• The first point at 3 mm outside the edge of the light field.
• The second point at 3 mm inside the edge of the light field.
These measurements are to be performed with the probe of the lux metre set at 1 mm
aperture.
h) Record the measured values including all data regarding the instrument and voltage
employed.
EMC COMPLIANCE
The ME Equipment is intended to be used in the PROFESSIONAL EM ENVIRONMENTS.

WARNING

TO ASSURE THAT ACCESSORIES, TRANSDUCERS AND CABLES THAT CAN

AFFECT THE EMISSIONS OR IMMUNITY OF THE ME EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES,
TRANSDUCERS AND CABLES ARE CHOSEN THAT WILL ALLOW THE ME EQUIPMENT
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TO CONTINUE TO MEET THE EMISSIONS AND IMMUNITY REQUIREMENTS OF THIS

COLLATERAL STANDARD.

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Electromagnetic Emissions
The R302/A - R302/A DHHS colimator is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment. The purchaser or user
of the R302/A - R302/A DHHS should assure that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as described below:

Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment- Guidance

RF emissions Group 1 The Collimator R302/A - R302/A DHHS needs special
CISPR 11 precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into
service according to the EMC report.
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect the
collimator R302/A - R302/A DHHS.

RF emissions Class [A] This R302/A - R302/A DHHS is suitable for use in all
CISPR 11 establishments other than domestic and those directly connected
to the low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings
Harmonic emissions [Not applicable] used for domestic purposes.
IEC 61000-3-2 The EMISSIONS characteristics of this equipment make it suit-
able for use in industrial areas and hospitals (CISPR 11 class A).
Voltage fluctuations/flicker [Not applicable] If it is used in a residential environment (for which CISPR 11 class
emissions B is normally required) this equipment might not offer adequate
IEC 61000-3-3 protection to radio-frequency communication services. The user
might need to take mitigation measures, such as relocating or re-
orienting the equipment
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Electromagnetic Immunity for All Equipment and Systems

Collimator R302/A - R302/A DHHS is intended for use in the electromagnetic environmenmt specified below. The customer or
the user should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Immunity IEC 60601 Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment

Test Level Level

Electrostatic 8 kV contact EN 60601-1-2 Floors should be wood. concrete or ceramic tile. If floors
discharge (ESD) 2/4/8/15 kV air test level are covered with synthetic material. the relative humidity
IEC 61000-4-2 should be at least 30%.

Radiated 3 V/m IEC 60601-1-2 Portable and mobile RF communications equipment

electromagnetic 80 MHz to 2.7 GHz Test level should be used no closer to any part of the collimator
field R302/A - R302/A DHHS. including cables. Minimum
IEC 61000-4-3 distance 30 cm

Electronical fast 2 kV for power EN 60601-1-2 Mains power quality should be that of a typical commer-
transient/burst supply lines test level cial or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-4 1 kV for input/output
lines >3m

Surge 0.5/1 kV differential EN 60601-1-2 Mains power quality should be that of a typical commer-
IEC 61000-4-5 mode test level cial or hospital environment.
0.5/1/2 kV common
mode

Conducted 3V IEC 60601-1-2 Portable and mobile RF communications equipment

disturbances 150 kHz to 80 MHz Test level should be used no closer to any part of the collimator
induced by RF fields 6V R302/A - R302/A DHHS. including cables.
IEC 61000-4-6 ISM frequencies Minimum distance 30 cm

Voltage dips, short 10 ms – 0% a 0°, 45°, EN 60601-1-2 Mains power quality should be that of a typical commer-
interruptions and 90°, 135°, 180°. 225°, test level cial or hospital environment. If the user of the collimator
voltage variations 270°, 315° R302/A - R302/A DHHS requires continued operation
on power supply 20 ms – 0% a 0° during power mains interruptions. it is recommended
input lines 500 ms – 70% a 0° that the collimator R302/A - R302/A DHHS be powered
IEC 61000-4-11 5 s – 0% from an uninterruptible power supply or a battery.

Power frequency 30 A/m EN 60601-1-2 Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels
(50/60 Hz) test level characteristic of a typical location in a typical commercial
magnetic field or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-8
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Frequency Range and Level: RF wireless communication EQUIPMENT

Collimator R302/A - R302/A DHHS is intended for use in the electromagnetic environmenmt specified below. The customer
or the user should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Test Minimum IMMUNITY Level

Frequency Modulation IMMUNITY
(MHz) Level (V/m) Applied (V/M)

385 **Pulse Modulation: 18 Hz 27 27

450 *FM + 5 Hz deviation: 1 kHz sine 28 28

**Pulse Modulation: 18 Hz

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Frequency Range and Level: RF wireless communication EQUIPMENT

710 **Pulse Modulation: 217 Hz 9 9
745
780

810 **Pulse Modulation: 18 Hz 28 28

870
930

1720 **Pulse Modulation: 217 Hz 28 28

1845
1970

2450 **Pulse Modulation: 217 Hz 28 28

5240 **Pulse Modulation: 217 Hz 9 9

5500
5785
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COVER REMOVAL

(1).

TIGHTEN THE FOUR ALLEN

SCREWS TO ALLOW REMOVAL
OF THE COVER.

(2).

REMOVE THE FRONT PANEL

BY UNSCREWING THE TWO
DOWELS PER KNOB.

(3).

REMOVE THE SNAP-FIT

FRONT PANEL BY PRISING IT
OFF AS SHOW IN THE
PHOTOGRAPH.
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(4).

DISCONNECT THE
CONNECTOR.

(5).

IN COLLIMATORS WITH
MEASURING TAPES, REMOVE
THE TAPE STOP BY LIFTING IT
OFF WITH A SCREW DRIVER.
GENTLY EASE THE TAPE INTO
ITS CONTAINER WITHIN THE
COLLIMATOR.

(6).

TURN THE COLLIMATOR OVER

AND UNSCREW THE FOUR
SCREWS.
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(7).

REMOVE THE REAR COVER

BY UNSCREWING THE THREE
SCREWS.

(8).

PLACE THE COLLIMATOR

LOWER SIDE DOWN AND
SLIGHTLY RAISE.
SLIP THE SEMI-CIRCLE OUT.

(9).

EASE THE COVER UPWARDS

GENTLY.
THIS WILL ALSO RELEASE
THE SMALL PANEL.
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ACCESS TO COLLIMATOR COMPONENTS

Friction/Tape measure/ Laser

ACCESS THE CLUTCHES BY REMOVING THE TWO KNOBS AND/OR THE FRONT PANEL DEPENDING
ON THE COLLIMATOR MODEL.

Timer Board

ACCESS THE TIMER BOARD BY REMOVING THE TWO KNOBS AND/OR THE FRONT PANEL
DEPENDING ON THE COLLIMATOR MODEL.
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Power Supply

ACCESS THE COLLIMATOR POWER SUPPLY BY REMOVING COLLIMATOR BACK PANEL.

Longitudinal Movement

ACCESS THE TRANSVERSAL ADJUSTMENT PARTS BY REMOVING THE LATERAL PLATE.

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ADJUSTMENTS

WARNINGS

THIS IS PROVIDED AS AN AID TO THE END USER. RALCO IS NOT LIABLE FOR
ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE ALTERING OF PRESET FACTORY
CONFIGURATIONS.
ADJUSTMENTS HAVE BEEN PRESET AT THE FACTORY PRIOR TO SHIPMENT OF
THE COLLIMATOR. SHOULD ANY PROBLEM ARISE REQUIRING THE NEED TO
RECALIBRATE, PLEASE CONTACT RALCO FOR ASSISTANCE BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH THE ADJUSTMENT.

FIELD SIZE INDICATION ADJUSTMENT

EN60601-1-3- par. 29.201.8
Regulations state that collimators must indicate the size of the X-Ray field at the SID in use to
within 2% of that SID.
Shutter Dial Adjustment
• Rotate the two control knobs to completely close both sets of shutters. Use the field light to
check that the shutters are in fact closed.
• Rotate the knobs and make the knob index coincide exactly with the scale reading that
corresponds to size 30x30 cm at 1 m SID.
• Measure the X-ray field of the test image.
• If the reading is not correct, adjust the indicator using the screws on the sides of each knob.
CROSSHAIR ADJUSTMENT
• Activate the light field.
• Adjust the light field to a narrow line for each pair of
shutters by turning the two knobs alternately.
• Check that the project cross line is exact halfway
between the edges of the shutters, see Fig. Cross
Line.
• If adjustment is required, remove the cover from the
sides and bottom of the collimator, see Chapter -
COVER REMOVAL.
• Loosen the four screws securing the plastic panel Fig. Cross Line
and adjust the cross lines to coincide with the light
lines, see Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.
• Tighten the screws.
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Friction Brake Adjustment Fig. Friction

Brake
If the shutter movement is too loose or too tight,
proceed as follows:
• Remove the parts of the cover to access the
adjustment point, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL.
• If a shutter control is too loose and does not hold
position, tighten one of the two screws A on the
U bolt that frictions the shaft, see Fig. Friction
Brake.
• If a shutter control is too tight, loosen one of the
two screws A on the U bolt that frictions the
shaft, see Fig. Friction Brake.
• Before replacing the knobs, close both shutters and mount/fix the knobs so that the field
index is set at “0” (completely closed), see paragraph Shutter Dial Adjustment in this
Chapter.
MECHANICAL MOTION STOP ADJUSTMENT
The purpose of these stops is to prevent stressing the control shafts of the shutters at the two
limits of travel. This is done by limiting rotation of the control shafts.
• Adjustment of these stops will not be required unless:
• The shutters can not be completely closed or opened to the largest size.
• Torsion is felt at one or both ends of the travel.
• The shutters themselves appear to limit the motion rather than the stops.

Fig. Long & Cross Shutters

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CLOSED Stop Long and Cross Fig. Closed Stop

Shutters
The stop is effected by a cam
• Loosen the Allen screw placed on
the side of the stop. See Fig.
Closed Stop
• Use the knob to close the shutters.
Take care not to apply excessive
force to check that the shutters
touch.
• Use the field light to check that
shutters are closed.
• Rotate the cam stop to a stand still.
• Tighten the Allen screw.
• Open and close the shutters several
times to check that they close/open
fully and that, when they close, the
cam touches the stop.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
A faulty Collimator must not be used until it is repaired and checked.
The use of a faulty collimator might impair the safety of the operator and patient.
Before returning the collimator to Ralco for repair, please make sure that the fault is not caused
by one of the problems listed below. If the indications provided fail to solve your fault, please
make sure that you obtain a Return number (RMA) from Ralco for the collimator, see
Chapter - GENERAL, paragraph Repairs.
GENERAL FAULT FINDING
Function Fault Description Fault finding and solutions

• Check if power supply is OK (see chapter SPECIFICATION)

Faulty light source • Check if LED power supply is + 3 V
• If still NOK, replace LED (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)

• Check if power supply is OK (see chapter SPECIFICATION)

• Check if timer board is supplied
• Check if fan operates when pressing the push button on the front panel
Faulty timer
• Check if green diode place on the timer is ON when pressing the push button
Light on the front panel.
• If NOK, replace the timer board (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)

Area defined by Light • Check if source flange distance is correct (see chapter INSTALLATION)
Field not (completely) on • Check if mirror or light source are positioned correctly (see chapter CALIBRA-
film TION)
• If still NOK, exchange the collimator.

Faulty ON/OFF push- • Check contact

button • If NOK, replace the front panel

Function Fault Description Fault finding and solutions

• Check if mirror or light source are correctly positioned (see chapter CALIBRA-
Collimator The light field of the colli-
TION, paragraph Light Field to X-Ray Field Alignment)
calibration mator is not centered
• If still NOK, replace collimator

Function Fault Description Fault finding and solutions

• Check if friction is loose

Shutters Shutter close
• If still NOK, replace friction
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INDICATORS GC-LED-4A
Number Color Description Fault finding and solutions

LED1 Green +12 V DC or +24 V DC In case LED1 is OFF:

• check if +12/+24 V is present; LED1 should be ON
• if still NOK, check if system cables are connected correctly to
GC-LED-4A
• if still NOK, replace GC-LED-4A (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
• if still NOK, replace collimator (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)

LED2 Yellow Software version • check if LED2 blinks 4 times

• if NOT, wrong software version, replace collimator (see chap-
ter SUBSTITUTIONS)

LED3 Red Alarms 1 blink: Disconnected LED of Driver failure

• check if LED is connected correctly
• if still NOK, replace LED
• if still NOK, replace GC-LED-4A (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
• if still NOK, replace collimator (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
2 blinks: LED short circuit
• remove the short circuit
• if still NOK, replace LED
• if still NOK, replace GC-LED-4A (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
• if still NOK, replace collimator (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
3 blinks: Fan failure or disconnected
• check if fan is connected correctly
• if still NOK, replace fan (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
• if still NOK, replace GC-LED-4A (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
• if still NOK, replace collimator (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
4 blinks: Laser failure or disconnected
• check if laser is connected correctly
• if still NOK, replace laser (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
• if still NOK, replace GC-LED-4A (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
• if still NOK, replace collimator (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
5 blinks: push button pressed longer than 5 seconds or short-
circuited
• check if push button works properly
• remove short circuit if present
• if still NOK, replace GC-LED-4A (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
• if still NOK, replace collimator (see chapter SUBSTITUTIONS)
6 blinks: PCB temperature > 105°
• switch OFF the collimator for 10 minutes
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SUBSTITUTIONS
LED SUBSTITUTION

WARNING

NOT IMMEDIATELY TOUCH THE DISSIPATER WITH YOUR FINGERS IT COULD BE HOT
AND CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH THE LIGHT SOURCE, THE SOCKET, OR THE LIGHT BRACKET WITH
YOUR FINGER. THEY CAN BE VERY HOT AND CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH THE LED LENS WITH YOUR FINGERS DIRECTLY, EVEN WHEN
IT IS COLD. OIL FROM YOUR SKIN WILL LOWER THE LED PERFORMANCE.
IF YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE LED, WIPE THE LED SURFACE WITH A SOFT
CLOTH IN CASE OF CONTACT.

The LED Substitution Kit is composed of the following components: the LED (A), and an
extension cable (B), pictured in Fig. LED Substitution Kit. This Kit is designed to substitute
any LED Ralco provides.

Fig. LED kit

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Prior to replacing the LED, confirm which version of LED is installed on your collimator which
will ensure the substitution is performed correctly.

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• The previous version LED is connected to the board via 2 cables (red and black), see Fig.
Previous Version LED below.

Fig. Previous Version LED

• The new LED is connected to the board via the connector, see Fig. New Version LED
below.

Fig. New Version LED

Replacing the Previous Version LED

To replace the previous version of LED, both components of the LED Substitution Kit (A and
B) must be used.
To substitute the LED, proceed as follows:
• Disconnect the collimator supply.
• Remove the cover, see Chapter - COVER REMOVAL in the Instruction Manual for your spe-
cific model.
• Remove the LED heat sink protection by unscrewing the 2 screws C, see Fig. LED Substi-
tution below.
• Prior to disconnecting the LED cables from the board, identify the cables and their position
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on the terminal board, see Chapter INSTALLATION, paragraph Wiring Diagram in the
Instruction Manual for your specific model.
• Carefully remove the LED and the extension cable from their packaging.
• Make sure that the extension cable (B) is firmly connected to the LED (A), see Fig. LED
kit.
• Adjust the length of the extension (B) cable by cutting the 2 cables (red/black).
• Connect both cables to the board.
• Remount the heat sink protection by tightening the two fixing screws (C), see Fig. LED
Substitution below.
• Remount the covers in reverse order, see Chapter COVER REMOVAL.
• Verify the Light Field/X-Ray field correspondence, see Chapter CALIBRATION.

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Replacing the New Version LED

To replace the new version LED, only part A of the Kit must be used.
To substitute the LED, proceed as follows:
• Disconnect supply.
• Remove the cover, see Chapter COVER REMOVAL.
• Remove the LED heat sink protection by unscrewing the 2 screws C, see Fig. LED Substi-
tution below.
• Detach the connector of the faulty LED from the collimator wiring.
• Substitute the LED with an identical item by using the part A of the LED Substitution Kit.
• Remount the heat sink protection by tightening the 2 fixing screws C, see Fig. LED Substi-
tution below.
• Remount the covers in reverse order, see Chapter COVER REMOVAL.
• Verify the Light Field/X-Ray field correspondence, see Chapter CALIBRATION.

Heatsink protection screws

Fig. LED Substitution
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SUBSTITUTION OF THE ELECTRONIC BOARD FOR LED

The PCB Substitution Kit is composed of the following
components: the board (A), an extension cable (B)
and 8 jumpers (C), pictured in opposite Fig. PCB
Substitution Kit. This Kit is designed to substitute the
previous version of the timer board for LED.
To substitute the timer board, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the collimator supply.
2. Remove the cover, see Chapter COVER REMOVAL
in the Instruction Manual for your specific model.
3. Prior to disconnecting the cables from the board,
identify the cables and their position on the termi-
nal board, see Chapter INSTALLATION, paragraph
Wiring Diagram in the Instruction Manual for your
specific model
4. Carefully remove the timer board, the extension
cable and the
Fig. Laser Substitution Kit
jumpers from their packaging.
The next 3 steps are applicable only to the collimator
equipped with the additional filtration and the indicator
diode placed on the front panel.
• Insert the extension cable (B) in the J4
connector, placed on the new timer board,
see Fig. 2 Extension Cable.
• Detach the connector from the faulty timer
board, see Fig. 3 Connector Removal
below.
• Connect the unplugged connector to the
extension cable (B), see Fig. 4 Extension
Cable Connection below.
5. Remove the 2 screws holding the timer board.
6. Install the new timer board by proceeding in a
reverse order; pay particular attention to the con-
nection of the cables on the 2 or 8-way electric ter- Fig. Extension Cable
minal.
7. Correctly set up the board by using the 8 jumpers (C) according to the Jumper Setting
description here below. See Chapter INSTALLATION, paragraph Wiring Diagram and GC-
LED-4 in the Instruction Manual for your specific model for further information.
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8. Remount the covers in reverse order, see Chapter COVER REMOVAL.

9. Verify the Light Field/X-Ray field correspondence, see Chapter CALIBRATION.

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SUBSTITUTION OF THE MIRROR

• Remove the collimator cover, front

panel and rear cover, see Chapter-
COVER REMOVAL.
• Remove the collimator lateral pro-
tection walls.
• Remove the mirror shaft stop on the
left side of the collimator.

• Remove the three screws on the

upper left partition.

• Remove the two screws on the

cable stops.
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• Remove the cable stop located on

the front partition of the collimator
on the upper right hand side.

• Remove the screw on the rear parti-

tion of the collimator on the upper
left hand side.

• Lift off the upper part of the right

hand partition.
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• Substitute the mirror and remount in

reversed order.
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SPARE PARTS

NOTE

WHEN ORDERING SPARE PARTS, THE CUSTOMER IS REQUESTED TO SPECIFY

THE COLLIMATOR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER.

THE SPARE PARTS LISTED BELOW REFER TO THE STANDARD MODEL ONLY.

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PERSONALIZATION PAGE TO VERIFY WHICH SPARE PARTS

MAKE UP YOUR CUSTOMIZED MODEL

LABELS

LABEL 1A LABEL 1B LABEL 2

LABEL 3A LABEL 3B LABEL 4

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LABEL 5 LABEL 6 LABEL 7

Fig. Standard Label Fig. DHHS Labels

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Fig. Standard Model Labels, LED and Laser (Red Laser Line - Fig. DHHS Model Labels, LED and Laser (Red
optional RO 586) Laser Line - optional RO 586)

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Fig. Standard Model Labels, LED and Laser Fig. DHHS Model Labels, LED and Laser
(2 Red Laser Lines - optional RO 587) (2 Red Laser Lines - optional RO 587)

R 302/A STANDARD AND R 302/A DHHS STANDARD

PN Description
RS 047 Push button
RS 093 Mirror with support
RS 178 Knob
RS 390 Cover
RS 394 Right accessory guide
RS 395 Left accessory guide
RS 402 Lateral access panel
RS 424 Frame
RS 596 Screws, TC M3x25 mm
RS 796 Front panel, up to SN 13771
RS 798 Front panel, from SN 13772
RS 1106 Fan
RS 1150 Antidust panel
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RS 1151 Rear cover

RS 2586 LED
RS 2539 LED board

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Parts Breakdown
R 302/A
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OPTIONAL ITEMS
This collimator may have the following optional items; a detailed description is provided in this
chapter.

RO 001/A Metal Fixed Mounting Flange

This accessory is used to fix the collimator to the X-ray tube.
• Flange thickness: 20 mm
• Flange diameter: 136 mm.
See Chapter INSTALLATION for the correct flange/collimator mounting.

NOTE

WHEN THE COLLIMATOR IS ASSEMBLED CHECK THE COLLIMATOR TO FOCAL SPOT

ALIGNMENT (PRIMARY SHUTTER CUT-OFF).
INSPECT THE FOUR IMAGES OF THE FOUR COLLIMATOR SHUTTERS WHICH FORM
THE EDGES OF THE X-RAY FIELD. A DEFINITELY INDISTINCT EDGE INDICATES
THAT THE PRIMARY SHUTTER, CLOSE TO THE FOCAL SPOT, IS THE ONE FORMING
THE LINE, RATHER THAN THE OUTERMOST SHUTTER.
TO CORRECT THE CONDITION, USE THE FOUR MOUNTING/CENTERING ADJUSTMENT
SCREWS TO SHIFT THE COLLIMATOR IN THE DIRECTION OF THE INDISTINCT LINE.
REPEAT THE TEST FILM EXPOSURE AFTER MAKING THE ADJUSTMENT.

THE HEEL EFFECT WILL CAUSE THE FIELD TOWARD THE CATHODE TO BE SLIGHTLY
LESS SHARP THAN ON THE OTHER THREE SIDES. THIS IS NORMAL AND CANNOT
BE CORRECTED BY ADJUSTMENT. IN ADDITION, AN X-RAY TUBE OF 12° OR LESS
TARGET ANGLE WILL PRODUCE AN ASYMMETRICALLY SHAPED FIELD WHEN A LARGE
FIELD SIZE IS USED AT SHORT SID, BECAUSE OF ANODE CUT-OFF EFFECT. THIS
IS NORMAL AND MAY NOT BE CORRECTED BY ADJUSTMENT.
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RO 002 Iron Mounting Flange Spacer

This accessory is used for the mounting

flange; 1.5 mm thickness.

RO 012/B Retractable Measuring Tape

Mounted on a radiological unit, measures the distance between the focus and the patient.

NOTE

USE OF THE RETRACTABLE TAPE MEASURE IN COLLIMATORS WITH THIS FEATURE:

THE TYPE OF TAPE MEASURE USED IS A STANDARD TAPE MOUNTED ON A RADI-
OLOGICAL UNIT. THE TAPE STARTS WITH VALUES THAT CORRESPOND TO THE
FOCUS/COLLIMATOR LOWER EDGE DISTANCE; MAXIMUM RADIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT
WITH THE TAPE IS 2 M MAX EVEN THOUGH, FOR PURELY MECHANICAL REASONS,
MAXIMUM TAPE EXTENSION IS 3 M MAX. STOP IS EVIDENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER
THE MAXIMUM MECHANICAL VALUE.
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FORCING AND/OR EXTENDING THE TAPE BEYOND THIS POINT WILL CAUSE THE
FOLLOWING INCONVENIENCES:
BREAKAGE OF THE TAPE OR,
DISTORTION OF THE TAPE OR,
IMPOSSIBILITY OF RETRACTING THE TAPE INTO ITS LODGING BECAUSE THE GRIP
OF THE SPRING HAS BEEN FORCED AND HOOK-UP IS CONSEQUENTLY DISTORTED.
NOTE: DO NOT EXTEND THE TAPE BEYOND THE INDICATION OF STOP.

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RO 041 Mylar Mirror

Mylar mirror, internal filtration equivalent at

minimum 0.3 mm Al.

RO 051 Metal Rotating Mounting Flange

This accessory is used to rotate the collimator assembled to the X-ray tube.
• Flange thickness: 18 mm
• Flange diameter: 136 mm.
See Chapter INSTALLATION for the correct flange/collimator mounting.

NOTE

WHEN THE COLLIMATOR IS ASSEMBLED CHECK THE COLLIMATOR TO FOCAL SPOT

ALIGNMENT (PRIMARY SHUTTER CUT-OFF).
INSPECT THE FOUR IMAGES OF THE FOUR COLLIMATOR SHUTTERS WHICH FORM
THE EDGES OF THE X-RAY FIELD. A DEFINITELY INDISTINCT EDGE INDICATES
THAT THE PRIMARY SHUTTER, CLOSE TO THE FOCAL SPOT, IS THE ONE FORMING
THE LINE, RATHER THAN THE OUTERMOST SHUTTER.
TO CORRECT THE CONDITION, USE THE FOUR MOUNTING/CENTERING ADJUSTMENT
SCREWS TO SHIFT THE COLLIMATOR IN THE DIRECTION OF THE INDISTINCT LINE.
REPEAT THE TEST FILM EXPOSURE AFTER MAKING THE ADJUSTMENT.

THE HEEL EFFECT WILL CAUSE THE FIELD TOWARD THE CATHODE TO BE SLIGHTLY
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LESS SHARP THAN ON THE OTHER THREE SIDES. THIS IS NORMAL AND CANNOT
BE CORRECTED BY ADJUSTMENT. IN ADDITION, AN X-RAY TUBE OF 12° OR LESS
TARGET ANGLE WILL PRODUCE AN ASYMMETRICALLY SHAPED FIELD WHEN A LARGE
FIELD SIZE IS USED AT SHORT SID, BECAUSE OF ANODE CUT-OFF EFFECT. THIS
IS NORMAL AND MAY NOT BE CORRECTED BY ADJUSTMENT.

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RO 055/B Metal Fixed Mounting Flange

The fixed flange: 18mm thickness, 136mm

diameter (not available with RO 318).
See Chapter INSTALLATION for the correct
flange/collimator mounting.
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RO 063 Final Quality Test Report Documentation

This test provides higher control to check 100% of the production lot to verify product quality
from beginning to end of the production cycle.
Final tests include:
• Light field illumination intensity (if applicable),
• Light field to X-ray field alignment (if applicable),
• X-ray leakage test,
• Edge contrast (if applicable),
• Operation and electronic check up.

RO 074 External housing in customized color

The customer can specify a collimator cover color. Ralco’s standard color is RAL9003.

RO 077 Light Centring Device to align collimator to detector

This centring device of the Potter Bucky (BL).
Reflects the lamp light to form a bright line to align
collimator to Potter Bucky.
Adjustment
• Remove the collimator rear cover to gain
access to the point of adjustment, see Chapter
COVER REMOVAL.
• The line is to fall on a perpendicular bisector
line constructed against the anti-dust plastic
panel toward the control face of the collimator.
• To adjust the position of the line, shift the light
support group as required. Note that the sup-
port group and bracket are inside the collima-
tor frame and cannot be seen, but may be
controlled by the two securing screws A, see Fig. Centering Device Adjustment
Fig. Centering Device Adjustment.

RO 082 Glass Mirror

Glass mirror, 0.8 mm thickness, inherent filtration 1 mm Al equivalent. With this mirror, the
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collimator equivalent filtration value of 2 mm Al is reduced to 1 mm Al.

RO 096 Wiring Customization

Customized electrical wiring, if ordered please see Chapter- PERSONALIZATIONS, paragraph
Wiring Diagram.

RO 107 Knob Color Customization

The customer can specify the required knob color.

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RO 109 Front panel frame color customization

The customer can specify the required frame color.

RO 111 Front panel customization

The customer can customize the front panel adding, for example, the Company Logo and/or
the Company colors.

RO 161 External accessory guide rail spacer

Pair of plastic rail guides (in RAL 9002)

designed to protect the ionization chamber
and allow the insertion of other accessories.

CAUTION
PAY ATTENTION TO THE DISTANCE OF
LOWER GUIDES THAT COULD BE GREATER
THAN THE DISTANCE OF UPPER GUIDES.
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RO 185/A Metal Fixed Flange

This accessory is used to install the

collimator to the X-Ray tube.
• 20 mm thickness
• 136 mm diameter
It is not available with RO 318.
See Chapter INSTALLATION for the correct
flange/collimator mounting.
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RO 202 Self-centering top-cover bracket

This accessory is designed to precisely install
the collimator to the X-Ray tube without any
additional adjustment of light field to X-Ray
field. Diameter of 136 mm (mounting flange
not included).

RO 203 Self-centering top-cover bracket for Siemens X-Ray tube

This bracket is designed for Siemens X-Ray tube
only (flange provided by Siemens only).
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NOTE
RALCO RECOMMENDS FOLLOWING THE BELOW PROCEDURE, DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE COLLIMATOR
EQUIPPED WITH THE SIEMENS TOP COVER TO THE X-RAY TUBE. THE CORRECTLY PERFORMED PROCEDURE
ALLOWS THE COLLIMATOR TO ROTATE FREELY.
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE THE COLLIMATOR FROM ITS PACKAGING AND PLACE IT ON A FLAT SURFACE,
2. UNSCREW ALL 3 FIXING SCREWS OF THE COLLIMATOR, SEE FIG. 1,
3. INSTALL THE COLLIMATOR ONTO THE FLANGE PREVIOUSLY MOUNTED TO
THE X-RAY TUBE.
4. TIGHTEN ALL 3 SCREWS COMPLETELY, SO THAT THE TABS WILL TOUCH
THE FLANGE SLIGHTLY,
5. ONCE THE SCREWS ARE COMPLETELY TIGHTENED LOOSEN ONE BY ONE ABOUT
1/2 TURN (180°) TO ALLOW THE COLLIMATOR TO ROTATE FREELY. SEE FIG. 2.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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RO 222/A Metal Rotating Mounting Flange

This customized accessory is used to rotate

the collimator assembled to the X-Ray tube.
• 136 mm diameter
• 18 mm thickness
See Chapter INSTALLATION for the correct
flange/collimator mounting.

RO 240 Focal-spot to skin spacer

This accessory ensures a minimum safety
distance (309.5 mm) between the X-ray focus
and the patient.

THIS ACCESSORY DEALS WITH PREVENTING

THE USE OF INAPPROPRIATE SMALL FOCUS/
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SKIN DISTANCES IN ORDER THAT THE DOSE

EQUIVALENT TO THE PATIENT BE KEPT AS
LOW AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE.

1 - Countersunk Screws, 2 - Focus-Skin Distance Spacers,

3 - Collimator Cover.

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RO 242/1 Single Laser Line to align collimator and detector center: Class 2
The collimator laser is classified as Class 2
(1 m W - wavelength = 645 nm, +/- 10 nm);
used for collimator/image receptor center
alignment, see Fig. Laser Line.
WARNING

CAUTION: CLASS 2
LASER SYSTEM DO NOT
STARE INTO THE BEAM

Laser Adjustment
• Remove part of the cover to access the
point of adjustment, see Chapter-
COVER REMOVAL.
• The line is to fall on a perpendicular
cross-line on the plastic anti-dust panel
near the collimator controls, see Fig.
Laser Line.
• Adjust the position of the line by rotating
or moving the base of the laser system. Fig. Laser Line
• To rotate the laser system, loosen
the Allen screw A, see Fig. Laser
Adjustment.
• Tighten the Allen screw when the
laser beam falls on or is parallel to
the bisector line drawn on the
anti-dust panel.
• Shift the laser system by loosening the
two B screws holding the laser system
base to the beam limiting device front
plate.
• Move the base until the laser
beam falls over the perpendicular
Fig. Laser Adjustment
bisector line on the anti-dust
panel, see Fig. Laser Alignment.
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• Tighten the two B screws.

WARNING

DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE

TO THE SCREW. THE LASER SHELL
IS IN PLASTIC AND EXCESSIVE PRES-
SURE COULD CRACK THE PLASTIC AND
POSSIBLY SHORT-CIRCUIT THE LASER.

Fig. Laser Alignment

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Substitution
• Disconnect supply.
• Remove the cover, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL.
• Unscrew the fixing Allen screws A, see Fig. Laser Adjustment.
• Disconnect the timer cables from the terminal board - white 0 V, red 5 V.
• Remove the laser and substitute with an identical item.
• Tighten the screws.
• Check the laser alignment, see Chapter- ADJUSTMENTS.
• Remount the cover, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL.

Classification EN 60825-1 par. 1 -5: Class 2 laser product => Red laser line.

RO 242/2 Two lasers forming a crosshair to center the patien to the detector: Class 2
Second laser which serves to center the
patient using the cross projection.
The collimator lasers are classified as Class
2 (1 m W - wavelength = 645 mm, +/- 10 nm)
and are used for collimator/image receptor
center alignment.

CAUTION: CLASS 2 LASER

SYSTEM DO NOT STARE
INTO THE BEAM.

CALIBRATION CONTROL
• Draw a cross (two lines at 90°) on a
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sheet of paper and use this as refer-

ence.
• Switch the light ON and set the sheet of
paper at 1 m from the focus.
• Make sure the cross on the paper
coincides exactly with the two lines silk-
screened on the plastic window.
Fig. Laser Lines

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• Examine the laser projections on the paper: the laser is

correctly calibrated when the projections coincide with the
lines drawn on the paper, otherwise an adjustment will be
necessary.
ADJUSTMENT
Horizontal
• Disconnect power supply. Collimator
• Remove the laser cover located on the collimator cover by crosshair
unscrewing the two screws A, see Fig. Horizontal Laser. projection
• To correct horizontal misalignment, loosen the screws B,
see Fig. Horizontal Laser and move the laser support
Laser line
until the projected laser line coincides with the cross on
projection
the sheet of paper. Tighten screws B.
Vertical
• Disconnect power supply. Fig. Laser Projections
• Remove the knobs and front panel, see Chapter- COVER
REMOVAL.
• To correct vertical misalignment, loosen the Allen screw A, see Fig. Vertical Laser on the
laser support; rotate the laser and align the laser line over the cross on the sheet of paper.
• To move laterally the laser loosen the screws B and shift the laser support until the
projected laser line coincides with the cross on the sheet of paper.
• Tighten B screw s.

WARNINGS

DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE SCREW. THE LASER SHELL IS IN

PLASTIC AND EXCESSIVE PRESSURE COULD CRACK THE PLASTIC AND POSSIBLY
SHORT-CIRCUIT THE LASER.

SUBSTITUTION
Horizontal
• Disconnect supply.
• Remove the laser cover located on the collimator cover by unscrewing the two screws A,
see Fig. Horizontal Laser.
• Disconnect the timer cables from the terminal board - white 0 V, red 5 V.
• Remove the laser and substitute with an identical item.
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• Tighten the screws.

• Check the laser alignment, see paragraph ADJUSTMENT.
• Remount the laser cover.
Vertical
• Disconnect supply.
• Remove the knobs and front panel, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL.
• Loosen the Allen screw A, see Fig. Vertical Laser on the laser support.
• Disconnect the timer cables from the terminal board - white 0 V, red 5 V.
• Remove the laser and substitute with an identical item.
• Tighten the Allen screw.
• Check the laser alignment, see paragraph ADJUSTMENT.

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• Remount the laser cover.

Classification EN 60825-1 par. 1 -5: Class 2 laser product => Red laser line.

Fig. Horizontal Laser Fig. Vertical Laser

RO 253 Accessory guide rail spacers

A pair of plastic rail guides

complete (RAL 9003) with support
designed to accommodate the
ionization chamber and ensure its
lateral protection.
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Fig. Additional Variable Filtration

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RO 258 Additional Variable Filtration - Manual Selection

Additional variable filtration with manual settings

may be optionally added to the minimum
collimator filtration in the form of a disk, 1 mm
thickness. The disk features a hole for the
passage of X-rays and accommodates the
following three filters:
• 0: no filtration.
• 0,1 mm Cu 1 mm Al (Al eq. 3.5 mm)
• 0,2 mm Cu + 1 mm Al (Al eq. 6.0 mm)
• 1 mm Al + 1 mm Al (Al eq. 2 mm)
Fig. Additional Variable Filtration
Setup of Filters
• Rotate the aluminium disc that protrudes from
the filter opening on the front panel.
• Indication of the filtration value is provided on
the upper part and lower rim of the disc; this value refers to the additional filtration in the X-
ray beam.
Filter Substitution
• Disconnect the power supply.
• Remove the knobs and the front panel, see Fig. 1/Fig. 2 and Chapter - COVER REMOVAL.
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2

• Unscrew the 2 screws A holding the filter system on the front plate, see Fig. 3 and Fig. 4.
• Slide the filter system out from the collimator body.
• Substitute with an identical filter group.
• Check that disc rotation is uniform.
• Insert the filter system into the collimator body.
• Tighten the 2 screws A.
• Remount in reverse order.

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Fig. 3 Fig. 4
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RO 258/1 Additional Variable Filtration - Manual Selection

Additional variable filtration with manual

settings may be optionally added to the
minimum collimator filtration in the form of a
disk, 1 mm thickness, controlled manually from
the front panel. The disk features a hole for the
passage of X-rays and accommodates the
following three filters:
• 0: no filtration
• 0,1 mm Cu (Al eq. 2,5 mm)
• 0,2 mm Cu (Al eq. 5 mm) Fig. RO 258/1
• 0,3 mm Cu (Al eq. 7.5 mm)
To adjust and/or to change the filter see RO 258
Additional Variable Filtration description in this Chapter.

RO 271 Substitution of LED light field

System lamp for high luminosity. This Lamp is

complete with a cooler system kit which includes:
fan, thermo probe, and timer board to limit lamp ON
cycles.
Power Supply: 24 V 150 W - 8 A
Fuse for power supply protection collimator: T 10 A
(not supplied by Ralco).

1 - Fan, 2 - Heat sink

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RO 318 Self-centering top-cover bracket

This top-cover bracket has been designed for

a resin rotating mounting flange: 20mm
thickness, 0° detent, 140mm diameter.
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RO 339 Two lasers forming a single line at 1-meter SID: Class 2

The collimator has two lasers which serve for the
optical definition of the prefixed SID. The lasers are
mounted behind the front panel. Two laser lines must
measure 60 cm (+/-1) at 1 m (+/- 0.5 cm) and projected
at 10 cm (+/-1) from the centre of the light/X-ray field.
The projection of a single line signifies that the two lines
overlap and consequently the lasers are correctly
focussed at the set SID, which can be adjusted from 90
to 200 cm. The projection of two laser lines signifies the
SID value has not be entered correctly. See fig. Laser
Line.

WARNINGS

Fig. Laser Line

CAUTION: CLASS II LASER SYSTEM
DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM.

Laser Adjustment
• Remove part of the cover to access the point of
adjustment, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL.
• The line is to fall on a perpendicular cross-line on
the plastic anti-dust panel near the collimator
controls, see Fig. Laser Line.
• Adjust the position of the line by rotating or moving
the base of the laser system.
• To rotate the laser system, loosen the Allen
screw A, see Fig. Laser Adjustment.
• Tighten the Allen screw when the laser beam
falls on or is parallel to the bisector line drawn
on the anti-dust panel. Fig. Laser Adjustment
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WARNINGS

DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE

TO THE SCREW. THE LASER SHELL
IS IN PLASTIC AND EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE COULD CRACK THE
PLASTIC AND POSSIBLY SHORT
CIRCUIT THE LASER.

• Adjust the length of the laser line by screwing or unscrewing the screws B. See Fig. Laser
Adjustment.

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• Shift the laser system by loosening the two C screws holding the laser system base to the
beam limiting device front plate.
• Move the base until the laser beam falls over the perpendicular bisector line on the
anti-dust panel, see Fig. Laser Adjustment.
• Tighten the screws C.
Substitution
• Disconnect supply.
• Remove the cover, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL.
• Unscrew the fixing Allen screws A, see Fig. Laser Adjustment.
• Disconnect the timer cables from the terminal board - white 0 V, red 5 V.
• Remove the laser and substitute with an identical item.
• Tighten the screws.
• Check the laser alignment, see Chapter- ADJUSTMENTS.
• Remount the cover, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL.
Classification EN 60825-1 par. 1 -5: Class 2 laser product => Red laser line.

RO 441 Resin Rotating Mounting Flange

Resin flange with notch allowing +/- 50°

rotation of the collimator without stop, 20 mm
thickness, 140 mm diameter (only available
with RO 318).
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See Chapter INSTALLATION for the correct

flange/collimator mounting.

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RO 442 Resin Rotating Mounting Flange

Resin Rotating Mounting Flange: 20mm

thickness, +/-90° detent, 140 mm diameter
(only available with RO 318).
See Chapter INSTALLATION for the correct
flange/collimator mounting.

RO 445 Metal Rotating Mounting Flange

This accessory is used to rotate the collimator assembled to the X-Ray tube: 20 mm
thickness, +/-90° mechanical stop, 140 mm diameter (not available with RO 492)
See Chapter INSTALLATION for the correct flange/collimator mounting.

When the collimator is assembled check the collimator to Focal Spot Alignment
(Primary Shutter Cut-Off).
Inspect the four images of the four collimator shutters which form the edges of the X-ray
field. A definitely indistinct edge indicates that the primary shutter, close to the focal spot, is
the one forming the line, rather than the outermost shutter.
To correct the condition, use the four mounting/centering adjustment screws to shift the
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collimator in the direction of the indistinct line. Repeat the test film exposure after making
the adjustment.

THE HEEL EFFECT WILL CAUSE THE FIELD TOWARD THE CATHODE TO BE SLIGHTLY LESS SHARP THAN ON
THE OTHER THREE SIDES. THIS IS NORMAL AND CANNOT BE CORRECTED BY ADJUSTMENT. IN ADDITION,
AN X-RAY TUBE OF 12° OR LESS TARGET ANGLE WILL PRODUCE AN ASYMMETRICALLY SHAPED FIELD WHEN
A LARGE FIELD SIZE IS USED AT SHORT SID, BECAUSE OF ANODE CUT-OFF EFFECT. THIS IS NORMAL AND
MAY NOT BE CORRECTED BY ADJUSTMENT.

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RO 452 Asymmetric Longitudinal Shutters (“stitching” application)

Each single Long shutter is moving through a knob on the front panel.
This specialized system allows the user to manually adjust and fine-tune the stitch position.
During the manual-stitching process, alignment of the Potter Bucky with the X-Ray beam is
manually performed for each exposure.
The X-Ray tube remains stationary throughout the entire process. The acquired number of
exposures is 3 at 100 cm SID. See Fig. Stitching process.

THE FRONT PANEL SHOWS THE 2 INDEX SCALES THAT ALLOWS THE COLLIMATOR TO OPERATE
EITHER IN THE STANDARD OR STITCHING MODE. SEE FIG. INDEX SCALE - STANDARD MODE
AND FIG. INDEX SCALE - STITCHING MODE.
THE MAXIMUM COLLIMATOR APERTURE IN THE STITCHING MODE IS 43 X 43 CM AT 100 CM SID.
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TO USE THE COLLIMATOR (WITH 3 KNOBS) IN STANDARD MODE:

At the desired SID the operator has to select the
proper field using the references in the silk screen
board on the front panel.
e.g., if the operator wants to set an X-Ray field of 35
x 43 cm where 35 cm is given by the Cross shutter
and 43 cm is given by the Long shutters, at SID 100
cm, the operator has to position the Cross knob (the
knob on the left) on the value of the scale that
indicates 35 and both the two Long knobs (the knob
in the middle and the knob on the right) on the value
of the scale that indicates 43. See Fig. Index scale
35 x 43 cm.

DO NOT USE A SINGLE LONG KNOB. YOU Fig. Index scale 35 x 43 cm

MUST ALWAYS USE BOTH LONG KNOBS
TOGETHER, AND BOTH LONG KNOBS POSI-
TIONED ON THE SAME DESIRED APERTURE
(FIELD).

A single Long knob gets half the aperture selected. If

you select the two Long knobs with different
aperture, long field is misaligned with respect to the
centre of the field (the centre of the cassette). To get
an aligned field you must always use both Long
knobs positioned on the same aperture (field)
desired.
Fig. Index scale 43 x 15 cm
e.g., at SID 100 cm, to have an X-Ray field 43 cm
(Cross) x 15cm (Long), the Cross knob must be
positioned at 43 and both the 2 Long knobs must be
positioned at 15. See Fig. Index scale 43 x 15 cm.

e.g., at SID 100 cm, to have an X-Ray field 35 cm

(Cross) x 20 cm (Long), the Cross knob must be
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positioned on 35 and both the 2 Long knobs must be

positioned on 20. See Fig. Index scale 43 x 20 cm

Fig. Index scale 43 x 20 cm

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TO USE THE COLLIMATOR IN STITCHING MODE:

The maximum aperture of the X-Ray field is 43 x 43 cm
at SID 100 cm.
The stitching mode can be used at different SID.
This mode permits to subdivide the X-Ray field in 3
sections and to make 3 exposures, one for each
section.
To set the stitching mode at the desired SID, the Cross
knob (the knob on the left) has to be positioned on the
value of the scale in reference to the silk screen board
on the front panel. The two Long knobs (the knob in the
middle and the knob on the right) both have to be
positioned on the setting 1, 2 or 3 indicated on the
scale following the stitching desired field.
Fig. Field 1

Field 1
Cross left knob - aperture 35 cm
Long central knob - position 1
Long right knob - position 1
See Fig. Field 1.

Field 2
Cross left knob - aperture 35 cm
Long central knob - position 2
Long right knob - position 2
See Fig. Field 2.

Fig. Field 2

Field 3
Cross left knob - aperture 35 cm
Long central knob - position 3
Long right knob - position 3
See Fig. Field 3.
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Fig. Field 3

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Fig. Stitching process

RO 500 Field replacement packaging

Additional packaging on the customer request.

RO 525 Knob customization

This optional allows our customers to specify their knob design.

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RO 586 Single laser line to align collimator and detector center: Class 1

The collimator laser is classified as Class 1

(1 m W - wavelength = 645 nm, +/- 10 nm);
used for collimator/image receptor center
alignment, see Fig. Laser Line.
WARNINGS

CAUTION: CLASS 1 LASER

SYSTEM DO NOT STARE
INTO THE BEAM.

Laser Adjustment
• Remove part of the cover to access the
point of adjustment, see Chapter-
COVER REMOVAL.
• The line is to fall on a perpendicular
cross-line on the plastic anti-dust panel
near the collimator controls, see Fig.
Laser Line.
• Adjust the position of the line by rotating
Fig. Laser Line
or moving the base of the laser system.
• To rotate the laser system, loosen
the Allen screw A, see Fig. Laser
Adjustment.
• Tighten the Allen screw when the
laser beam falls on or is parallel to
the bisector line drawn on the
anti-dust panel.
• Shift the laser system by loosening the
two B screws holding the laser system
base to the beam limiting device front
plate.
• Move the base until the laser
Fig. Laser Adjustment
beam falls over the perpendicular
bisector line on the anti-dust
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panel, see Fig. Laser Alignment.

• Tighten the two B screws.
WARNINGS

DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE

FORCE TO THE SCREW. THE
LASER SHELL IS IN PLASTIC
AND EXCESSIVE PRESSURE
COULD CRACK THE PLASTIC
AND POSSIBLY SHORT- Fig. Laser Alignment
CIRCUIT THE LASER.

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Substitution
The Laser Substitution Kit is composed of the following components: the lase (A), the extension
cable (B) and the laser label (C) pictured below in Fig. Laser Substitution Kit. This Kit is
designed to substitute any laser Ralco provides.

Fig. Laser Substitution Kit

Prior to replacing the laser, confirm which version of laser is installed on your collimator which
will ensure the substitution is performed correctly.
• The previous laser version is connected to the board via 2 cables (red and white), see Fig.
Previous Laser Version below.

Fig. Previous Laser Version

• The new laser is connected to the board via the connector, see Fig. New Laser Version
below..
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Fig. New Laser Version

Replacing the Previous Laser Version

To replace the previous version of laser, all components of the Laser Substitution Kit (RS 2589)
(A, B and C) must be used.

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To substitute the laser, proceed as follows:

1. Disconnect the collimator supply.
2. Remove the cover, see Chapter COVER REMOVAL in the Instruction Manual for your specific
model.
3. Prior to disconnecting the laser cables from the board, identify the cables and their position
on the terminal board, see Chapter INSTALLATION, paragraph Wiring Diagram in the
Instruction Manual for your specific model.
4. Carefully remove the laser, the extension cable and the label from their packaging.
5. Ensure the extension cable (B) is firmly connected to the laser (A), see Fig. Laser Substi-
tution Kit above.
6. Substitute the laser with the identical item using component (A) of the Laser Substitution
Kit, see Fig. Laser Substitution Kit above.
7. Adjust the length of the extension (B) cable by cutting the 2 cables (red/white).
8. Connect both cables to the board.
9. Apply the new laser label (C) to the collimator cover, see Chapter SPARE PARTS in the
Instruction Manual for your specific mode.
10.Verify the Laser alignment, see Chapter ADJUSTMENT or OPTIONAL ITEMS in the Instruction
Manual for your specific model.
Replacing the New Laser Version
To replace the new laser version, only part A and C of the Kit must be used.
To substitute the laser, proceed as follows:
• Disconnect the collimator supply.
• Remove the cover, see Chapter COVER REMOVAL in the Instruction Manual for your specific
model.
• Detach the connector of the faulty laser from the collimator wiring.
• Carefully remove the laser, the extension cable and the label from their packaging.
• Substitute the laser with the identical item using component (A) of the Laser Substitution
Kit, see Fig. Laser Substitution Kit above.
• Connect the new laser to the collimator wiring.
• Apply the new laser label (C) to the collimator cover, see Chapter SPARE PARTS in the
Instruction Manual for your specific mode.
• Verify the Laser alignment, see Chapter ADJUSTMENT or OPTIONAL ITEM in the Instruction
Manual for your specific model.
Classification EN 60825-1 par. 1 -5: Class 1 laser product => Red laser line.
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RO 587/1 Two lasers forming a single line at 1-meter SID: Class 1

The collimator has two lasers which serve for the

optical definition of the prefixed SID. The lasers
are mounted behind the front panel. Two laser
lines must measure 60 cm (+/-1) at 1 m (+/- 0.5
cm) and projected at 10 cm (+/-1) from the
centre of the light/X-ray field. The projection of a
single line signifies that the two lines overlap and
consequently the lasers are correctly focussed
at the set SID, which can be adjusted from 90 to
200 cm. The projection of two laser lines
signifies the SID value has not be entered
correctly. See fig. Laser Line.

CAUTION: CLASS I LASER SYSTEM DO NOT

STARE INTO THE BEAM.
Fig. Laser Line

Laser Adjustment
• Remove part of the cover to access the point
of adjustment, see Chapter- COVER
REMOVAL.
• The line is to fall on a perpendicular cross-
line on the plastic anti-dust panel near the
collimator controls, see Fig. Laser Line.
• Adjust the position of the line by rotating or
moving the base of the laser system.
• To rotate the laser system, loosen the
Allen screw A, see Fig. Laser
Adjustment.
• Tighten the Allen screw when the laser
beam falls on or is parallel to the Fig. Laser Adjustment
bisector line drawn on the anti-dust
panel.
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DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO

THE SCREW. THE LASER SHELL IS IN
PLASTIC AND EXCESSIVE PRESSURE
COULD CRACK THE PLASTIC AND
POSSIBLY SHORT CIRCUIT THE LASER.

• Adjust the length of the laser line by screw-

ing or unscrewing the screws B. See Fig.
Laser
Fig. Laser Alignment
Adjustment.
• Shift the laser system by loosening the two C
screws holding the laser system base to the beam limiting device front plate.

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• Move the base until the laser beam falls over the perpendicular bisector line on the
anti-dust panel, see Fig. Laser Adjustment.
• Tighten the screws C.
Substitution
• Disconnect supply.
• Remove the cover, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL.
• Unscrew the fixing Allen screws A, see Fig. Laser Adjustment.
• Disconnect the timer cables from the terminal board - white 0 V, red 5 V.
• Remove the laser and substitute with an identical item.
• Tighten the screws.
• Check the laser alignment, see Chapter- ADJUSTMENTS.
• Remount the cover, see Chapter- COVER REMOVAL.
Classification EN 60825-1 par. 1 -5: Class 1 laser product => Red laser line.

RO 587/2 Two lasers forming a crosshair to center the patient to the detector: Class 1
Second laser which serves to center the
patient using the cross projection.
The collimator lasers are classified as
Class 1 (1 m W - wavelength = 645 mm,
+/- 10 nm) and are used for collimator/
image receptor center alignment.

CAUTION: CLASS 1 LASER

SYSTEM DO NOT STARE
INTO THE BEAM.
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CALIBRATION CONTROL
• Draw a cross (two lines at 90°) on a
sheet of paper and use this as refer-
ence.
• Switch the light ON and set the sheet
of paper at 1 m from the focus.
• Make sure the cross on the paper
coincides exactly with the two lines
silk-screened on the plastic window. Fig. Laser Line

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• Examine the laser projections on the paper: the laser is

correctly calibrated when the projections coincide with the
lines drawn on the paper, otherwise an adjustment will be
necessary.
ADJUSTMENT
Horizontal
• Disconnect the collimator supply. Collimator
• Remove the laser cover located on the collimator cover by crosshair
unscrewing the two screws A, see Fig. Horizontal Laser. projection
• To correct horizontal misalignment, loosen the screws B,
see Fig. Horizontal Laser and move the laser support
Laser line
until the projected laser line coincides with the cross on
projection
the sheet of paper. Tighten screws B.
Vertical
• Disconnect power supply. Fig. Laser Projections
• Remove the knobs and front panel, see Chapter- COVER
REMOVAL.
• To correct vertical misalignment, loosen the Allen screw A, see Fig. Vertical Laser on the
laser support; rotate the laser and align the laser line over the cross on the sheet of paper.
• To move laterally the laser loosen the screws B and shift the laser support until the
projected laser line coincides with the cross on the sheet of paper.
• Tighten B screw s.

WARNINGS

DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE SCREW. THE LASER SHELL IS IN

PLASTIC AND EXCESSIVE PRESSURE COULD CRACK THE PLASTIC AND POSSIBLY
SHORT-CIRCUIT THE LASER.

SUBSTITUTION
The Laser Substitution Kit is composed of the following components: the lase (A), the extension
cable (B) and the laser label (C) pictured below in Fig. Laser Substitution Kit. This Kit is
designed to substitute any laser Ralco provides.
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Fig. Laser Substitution Kit

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Prior to replacing the laser, confirm which version of laser is installed on your collimator which
will ensure the substitution is performed correctly.
• The previous laser version is connected to the board via 2 cables (red and white), see Fig.
Previous Laser Version below.

Fig. Previous Laser Version

• The new laser is connected to the board via the connector, see Fig. New Laser Version
below.

Fig. New Laser Version

Replacing the Previous Laser Version

To replace the previous version of laser, all components of the Laser Substitution Kit (RS 2589)
(A, B and C) must be used.
To substitute the laser, proceed as follows:
11.Disconnect the collimator supply.
12.Remove the cover, see Chapter COVER REMOVAL in the Instruction Manual for your specific
model.
13.Prior to disconnecting the laser cables from the board, identify the cables and their position
on the terminal board, see Chapter INSTALLATION, paragraph Wiring Diagram in the
Instruction Manual for your specific model.
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14.Carefully remove the laser, the extension cable and the label from their packaging.
15.Ensure the extension cable (B) is firmly connected to the laser (A), see Fig. Laser Substi-
tution Kit above.
16.Substitute the laser with the identical item using component (A) of the Laser Substitution
Kit, see Fig. Laser Substitution Kit above.
17.Adjust the length of the extension (B) cable by cutting the 2 cables (red/white).
18.Connect both cables to the board.
19.Apply the new laser label (C) to the collimator cover, see Chapter SPARE PARTS in the
Instruction Manual for your specific mode.
20.Verify the Laser alignment, see Chapter ADJUSTMENT or OPTIONAL ITEMS in the Instruction
Manual for your specific model.

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Replacing the New Laser Version

To replace the new laser version, only part A and C of the Kit must be used.
To substitute the laser, proceed as follows:
• Disconnect the collimator supply.
• Remove the cover, see Chapter COVER REMOVAL in the Instruction Manual for your specific
model.
• Detach the connector of the faulty laser from the collimator wiring.
• Carefully remove the laser, the extension cable and the label from their packaging.
• Substitute the laser with the identical item using component (A) of the Laser Substitution
Kit, see Fig. Laser Substitution Kit above.
• Connect the new laser to the collimator wiring.
• Apply the new laser label (C) to the collimator cover, see Chapter SPARE PARTS in the
Instruction Manual for your specific mode.
• Verify the Laser alignment, see Chapter ADJUSTMENT or OPTIONAL ITEM in the Instruction
Manual for your specific model.
Classification EN 60825-1 par. 1 -5: Class 1 laser product => Red laser line.

Fig. Horizontal Laser Fig. Vertical Laser

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RO 602 Halogen Lamp

The light field is provided by 24V 100W halogen lamp with timer board GC338.
It is adjusted vertically, longitudinally and laterally.

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Light Field Calibration

Longitudinal Calibration (LONG)

WARNINGS

DO NOT TOUCH THE DISSIPATER WITH YOUR HANDS; IT COULD BE HOT AND
CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

• Remove the part of the cover necessary to access the screws, see Chapter - COVER
REMOVAL
• Remove the light source protection heatsink by unscrewing the fixing screws . This allows
you to access the light source.
• If the light-field needs to be moved laterally, loosen (not remove) the fixing screws A.
• Adjust through screw B.
• When calibration is terminated, lock the screws A.
See the following Fig. Light Field Adjustment
Vertical Alignment
• Remove the part of the cover necessary to access the screws, see Chapter - COVER
REMOVAL.
• If adjustment is required loosen the two screws C holding the light support.
• If the light-field is smaller than the X-ray field, move away the light source by adjusting
screw D.
• If the light-field is bigger than the X-ray field, move the light source closer by adjusting
screws D.
• Tighten the two screws C. See Fig. Light Field Adjustment
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Fig. Light Field Adjustment

Transversal Calibration (CROSS)

If the light-field needs calibration, the mirror needs to be adjusted as follows:
• Remove the part of the cover necessary to access the screws, see Chapter - COVER
REMOVAL.
• Loosen the mirror fixing screw A (not remove) and rotate the cam B to adjust the position of
the mirror, see Fig. Transversal Calibration (CROSS).
• Once you have regulated the mirror tighten the screw A and remount the cover, see Chap-
ter - COVER REMOVAL.

Fig. Transversal Calibration (CROSS)

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Substitution of the Halogen Lamp

WARNINGS

DO NOT TOUCH THE DISSIPATER WITH YOUR HANDS; IT COULD BE HOT AND
CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP, THE SOCKET, OR THE LAMP BRACKET WITH YOUR
FINGER. THEY CAN BE VERY HOT AND CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP WITH YOUR FINGERS, EVEN WHEN IT IS COLD. OIL
FROM YOUR SKIN WILL CAUSE THE LAMP TO CRACK AND POSSIBLY EXPLODE.
IF YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE LAMP, WIPE THE SURFACE WITH ALCOHOL, THEN
HANDLE THE LAMP WITH A PIECE OF PAPER.

• Disconnect power supply.

• Remove the part of the cover and/or the knobs to access the component, see Chapter-
COVER REMOVAL.
• Remove the lamp protection heat sink.
• Carefully remove the faulty lamp.
• Substitute the lamp with an identical lamp.
• Make sure that the lamp pins are completely inserted in the lamp-holder.
• Verify the Light field/X-ray field correspondence.
• If necessary remove the lamp, rotate it 180° axially and reinsert.
Substitution of the Electronic Timer
• Disconnect power supply.
• Remove part of the cover to access
the component.
• Remove the two screws holding the
electronic timer, see Fig. Timer GC
338.
• Identify the cables and their position
on the terminal board.
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• Disconnect the cables from the termi- Fig. Timer GC 338

nal board.
• Install the new timer by proceeding in a reverse order; pay particular attention to the con-
nection of the cables on the 4 or 6-way electric terminal depending in the model.

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Timer Board GC338

GC 338 Timer
Connectors
21.Lamp output (max 9 A)
22.Push button input
23.Power Supply +12/24 V DC o 12-24 V AC/V DC A
J1 POWER SUPPLY AND OUTPUTS
24.Shared Lamp
25.Power Supply –12/24 V DC o 12-24 V AC/V DC B
26.Shared push button
1. +Laser Power Supply (5 V)
J2 LASER POWER SUPPLY 5VDC 2. GND Laser
1. V pp
2. +5 V
3. GND
J3 PROGRAMING CONNECTOR
4. PGD
5. PGC
6. NC
1. +Fan Power Supply (max 200 mA)
J4 – FAN POWER SUPPLY 12V DC
2. – Fan Power Supply
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JUMPERS OFF - no jumper

ON - jumper
JP1, JP2 – LAMP TIME SELECTION JP1 JP2
OFF - 30 s OFF - 30 s
ON - 45 s OFF - 45 s
OFF - 60 s ON - 60 s
ON - 120 s ON - 120 s

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JP3, JP4 – OPERATION MODE JP3 JP4

SELECTION
OFF - Timer OFF - Timer
ON - Timer reset by OFF - Timer reset by pressing
pressing the button the button
OFF - Power Supply ON - Power Supply
ON - Fan ON for 90 ON - Fan ON for 90 seconds
seconds longer than the longer than the lamp
lamp
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MAINTENANCE
To ensure constantly safe performance of the collimator and its compliance with applicable
regulations, a maintenance program is indispensable.
It is the Owner's responsibility to supply or arrange for this service.

CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
• The collimator housing must be cleaned as prescribed by the sanitary regulations followed
by the operator.
• Disconnect supply.
• Use non abrasive cleaning products.
Care must be taken to prevent liquid from entering the collimator. Please Note: The colli-
mator cover is not watertight.
• Do not reapply power if inflammable liquids have leaked into the collimator.
See the following Maintenance Instructions.
• Clean the varnished and aluminium surfaces with a damp cloth only, using a neutral
cleansing agent then dry the surfaces with a soft cloth.
• Clean chrome surfaces with a dry soft cloth.

CAUTION

DO NOT SPRAY WATER OR DETERGENT DIRECTLY OVER THE COLLIMATOR. THE

UNIT’S LIQUID PROTECTION LEVEL IS IPX0.

DISINFECTION
The disinfection method use must conform with the currently applicable norms and directives
covering disinfection and protection against explosion hazards.

CAUTION

NEVER USE CAUSTIC SUBSTANCES, SOLVENTS OR ABRASIVE DETERGENTS.

IF PRODUCTS THAT COULD FORM EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURES ARE USED, ALLOW
THE GAS TO EVAPORATE BEFORE STARTING THE SYSTEM.
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• Disconnect supply.
• Disinfect the unit including accessories and cables with a dampened cloth.
• Do not spray the unit with the disinfectant because it could leak into the collimator.

RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

Ralco suggests a yearly servicing program, however shorter intervals are advisable when the
collimator is subject to heavy workloads.
• Re-calibration of the collimator will be necessary whenever the X-ray tube is changed or at
each substitution of the source light (lamp or LED, if assembled) used to simulate the light
field.

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• Calibration procedures (if provided) must be performed as described in this manual.

• Check once a week that the screws and tabs which serve to secure the collimator to the
flange/tube adapter are correctly tightened.
• Remove the covers and panels from collimator. Inspect the moving parts for signs of wear
or damage.
• Check the electric system and substitute parts that show wear.
• Check the plastic anti-dust window and substitute it if necessary.
• Clean the collimator with a soft cloth paying particular attention to the plastic anti-dust win-
dow. Do not use abrasive or inflammable cleaning products.
• Wipe away all excess oil and remount the cover.

CAUTION

MAKE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE ALLEN SCREWS SECURING THE COLLIMATOR OR THE
CONTROL TABS.
APPROPRIATE TIGHTENING OF THE 4 ALLEN SCREWS ENSURES SECURE MOUNTING
OF THE COLLIMATOR. TIGHTENING FORCE USED MUST NOT EXCEED 0.50 NM.

NOTE

IF THE COLLIMATOR IS TO BE MOUNTED ON A ROTATING FLANGE, USE A TIGHTENING

FORCE BETWEEN MIN. 0,50 NM AND MAX. 0.75 NM.
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GENERAL

WARRANTY
This product has been manufactured and tested to the highest quality standards by Ralco, srl.
Ralco undertakes to replace and repair any collimator during a period of 24 months for
mechanical and 12 months for electrical parts (motors, potentiometers, electrical boards,
lasers) from the date of invoice (shipment date from Ralco).
The warranty applies provided the product has been handled properly in accordance with its
operating instructions and its intended use.
Warranty covers cost of all components and labor involved, unless:
• Product documents have been altered in any way or made illegible;
• The model or production number on the product has been altered, deleted, removed or
made illegible;
• Repairs or product modifications and alterations have been performed by unauthorized and
unqualified persons;
• Unauthorized repairs and/or modifications have been performed;
• Damage caused by misuse or neglect, incorrect installation or accidental damage;
• Damage occurred during transit due to shipping company, or incorrect packing by cus-
tomer;
• Unoriginal spare parts and accessories have been used.
In-warranty spares will be available only upon return to Ralco, at the customer's expense, of
the parts considered to be faulty to allow Ralco to assess the cause of the fault.
Components Not Covered by this Warranty:
• Consumable items such as lamp bulbs, lexan panels and mirrors (if applicable);
• Cosmetic damage such as scratches;
• Any missing components when product arrives for repair.
REPAIRS
In the event the customer finds any Non Conformity in the product, please contact Ralco via e-
mail at the address: [email protected] (Ralco Repair Assistance).
To successfully resolve any Non Conformity, the following information must be provided:
• The model and serial number of the collimator found on the label;
• A detailed description of the problem (in Italian or English);
• Whether you want a repair, refurbishment, or model upgrade of the product.
Ralco and the customer will work together to resolve the problem by either providing
instructions, and/or field service or by sending replacement parts.
In the event the collimator needs to be repaired at Ralco, you will be provided with a RMA
(Return Merchandise Authorization) number as your consent to the return. If a product is
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returned to Ralco without a RMA or without a description of the problem, the customer will incur
a €100 processing fee.
If the product is returned under warranty and no defect is found, the customer incurs the cost
of evaluation, testing and shipping.
The shipping of the unit is at the customer’s expense if the unit is out of warranty.
The warranty period resets only on replaced parts once repairs are completed (shipment date
from Ralco back to customer), see paragraph, WARRANTY.
Ralco reserves the right to decide if the product is to be repaired or substituted.

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Please send defective material to the following address:

RALCO SRL
VIA DEI TIGLI 13/G
20853 BIASSONO (MB) - ITALIA
FAX: ++39-039-2497.799
EMAIL: [email protected]

END OF LIFE DISPOSAL

Your collimator contains materials which can be recycled and reused. Specialised companies
can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the
amount of materials to be disposed of.
The product contains lead which can be highly contaminating if dispersed
incorrectly. The following symbol signifies that the product conforms to the
environmental requirements of directives 202/95/EC, 2002/96/EC, 2003/108/EC;
it must be disposed of correctly at the end of its life-cycle.
The collimator does not contain polluting materials or products with the exception
of the lead that composes the shutters - avoid direct contact with lead especially for prolonged
periods.
It is required that you observe Local Laws regulating the disposal of the collimator using
certified environmental management entities. Should this prove impossible, return the
collimator to Ralco at the purchaser's expense and Ralco will undertake its correct disposal.
If you are replacing the unit with new equipment, you may return the old collimator to Ralco.
Please contact us if you require further information.
DISASSEMBLY

WARNINGS

CARE MUST BE TAKEN NOT TO LET THE COLLIMATOR FALL.

• Disconnect supply to the collimator.

• Remove the cover and disconnect the supply cables.
• Loosen the fixing Allen screws on the upper part of the collimator connected to the flange
mounted to the X-ray tube.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
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• Suitable packing must be provided for the collimator.

• Place the collimator in a plastic bag to avoid packing material from entering the collimator.
• Use an appropriate packing for transport, shipment or storage; the collimator must be
protected from rough handling. This will avoid damage to the collimator during transport,
shipment or storage.
• Limit Storage conditions:
• Ambient Temperature = from -40°C to +70°C
• Relative Humidity = from 10% to 95%

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• Atm. Pressure = from 500 a 1060 hPa.

SAFETY/RESPONSIBILITY
Ralco adheres to the directives governing manufacturers of electro-medical equipment:
Directive 2007/47/CE para.10 -Legislative Decree n° 46 para.10
Ralco shall not be held responsible when instructions provided in the present manual are not
complied with. Ralco shall not be held responsible if the collimator relates to one or several of
the following instances:
• The unit is of Ralco construction, built to client specifications with no CE marking.
• The unit has been modified by the OEM or end user.
• The unit has been installed without respecting the instructions provided in this manual.
• The unit is used without respecting the instructions provided in this manual.
• The unit has not been subject to routine functional inspection.
• The unit has not been subject to routine maintenance.
• The unit has been repaired with unoriginal spare parts.
• Ralco shall decline all responsibility for any damage, direct or indirect, caused to persons
or things by inappropriate accessories.

WARNINGS

INFORMATION REGARDING ACCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED WHILE USING THE

RADIOLOGICAL COLLIMATOR MUST BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO RALCO SRL.

RESIDUAL RISKS
The collimator has been constructed to current standards to meet the safety requisites of
directive 2007/47/CE. However, due to the presence of x-rays, the type of application implies
a residual risk derived from possible faults that could occur during operation of the unit.
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The Instructions contained in the this Manual will ensure the correct use of the device and
reduce the causes of possible hazards.
The residual risks of the device are reasonable; they have been assessed and approved in the
related Risk Management Plan contained the Technical Report.

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The following form is provided for your comments and suggestions with regards to the collimator so that we
may ensure and improve the quality of our production.
Please e-mail comments and/or suggestions to: [email protected]

Date:
Customer:

Information regarding possible accidents that may have occurred while using the collimator.
Directive 2007/47/CE states that accidents (such as death or grievous injury to a patient) that involve the
collimator described herein, must be reported to the Ministry of Health and to the Manufacturer.
The present form is provided to report to Ralco srl post-free.

Date:
Customer:
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