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Product Data
P7028-E
AMX-4 Plus
Application
The AMX-4 Plus X-Ray unit is a
completely self-contained battery
driven, mobile radiographic system
which operates from a rechargeable
battery pack. Mobility and ease of use
make the AMX-4 Plus ideally suited
for all routine radiographic procedures,
within intensive care units, cardiac
care units, emergency and operating
rooms, pediatrics, neonatal units,
orthopedics, and clinics.
Features
Maneuverability
• Independent rear wheel drive servo-
controlled motors enable the system
to turn within its own radius.
• Single drive handle control (with
“deadman” brake and drive lock)
functions ergonomically with drive
motors to permit superior
maneuverability. Drives respond to
force applied handle in both forward
and reverse.
• Top speed of 4.8 kph (3 mph) in
forward and reverse.
• Speed totally variable in both reverse
and forward.
• Top speed is limited to 2.4 kph (1 ½
mph) if tube is not in transport
position. • Fully counterbalanced • Integrated front bumper stops units
collimator/tube assembly, with the and activates brakes when hit. Sides
• Large front casters (20.3 cm/8 in) for center of gravity at points of rotation, of bumper slide into unit to prevent
easier crossing of thresholds (e.g. so tube stays positioned through light catching on objects such as cords,
elevator) expansion joints. friction locks without the need for poles, etc.
• Narrow base of unit measures 60.2 adjustable locks. Detents at ± 90° for • Two positions ON/OFF key switch
cm (23.7 in) wide at midpoint. both axes. with removable key in the OFF
• Capable of climbing an incline of 5°. • Ergonomic handswitch controls position.
prep/expose and the collimator light. • Touch panel or handswitch activated
Operator Ease of Use The handswitch is molded from a technique selection; two point (kVp
• Unique column rotation in clockwise lightweight, impact-resistant plastic. and mAs) control.
or counterclockwise direction from • Compact manual collimator with • Digital readout of kVp and mAs in
the park position significantly built-in SID button-on collimator two locations:
increases setup speed by eliminating face. Skin spacer is provided to meet - Angle of top cover – 1.9 cm (3/4
the need to reposition the patient or BRH requirements of 30 cm focal inch), always on when ready for
the system. The column may be spot to skin minimum distance. exposure.
rotated up to ± 270° from the park Rotary knobs adjust field size with - Message display – 0.95 cm (3/8 in),
position to handle the most calibrations at 100 cm and 180 cm when making selection.
demanding imaging cases in tight (40 in and 72 in).
spaces. A positive centering detent is • Forty-eight segment bar graph
• Electromechanical friction locks for indicates battery charge status (i.e.
also provided to further simplify the column rotation, arm elevation and
tube parking process. power remaining). Message center
arm extension movements. Locks are displays “RECHARGE
• Handle grips on both sides of released with a single switch on RECOMMENDED” at 10 % power
collimator for single-hand of collimator. remaining.
positioning tube. Lock release
buttons which activate all lock
releases simultaneously at the back
of the handles
At 0 % power remaining, exposure is
inhibited, but unit will drive before
all power is cut off. Message display
will read “RECHARGE
IMMEDIATELY X-RAY
INHIBITED”
• All displays are blue vacuum
fluorescent; readable in high ambient
light such as surgical suites.
• Positive tube arm extension lock for
transport position prevents tube from
sliding out during transport.
• Large 30.5 cm (12 in) drive wheels
within protective enclosures will not
mark floors.
• Side molding extends the entire
length of cabinet.
• Collimator field light can be
activated from collimator or
handswitch. Operates until toro is
prepped. On time is programmable
between 5 – 45 seconds.
• Audible tone and light on control Console
panel indicates X-RAY ON.
• Apron hanger on column.
• Cassette storage of ten (10) 35 cm x
43 cm cassettes. Lightweight divider Batteries Reliability, Durability ad
tab is provided to separate exposed • Batteries are sealed lead-acid Serviceability
from unexposed cassettes in storage requiring no maintenance over • Modular elecrrical chassis desing for
bin. normal expected lif or five years. ease of service. Most major
• Storage tray on top cover holds pens, Batteries are “minimal liquid”, film components accessible unter top or
lead markers and tape. electrolyte technology that will not side covers for servicing.
leak even if damaged. • Digital microprocessor control with
Generator Performance/Tubes • All units capable of 100 or 200 V service diagnostic software includes
• 0.75 mm focal spot (NEMA): 3 inch nominal, 50 or 60 Hz charger self-check program, initiated at start-
rotating anode: GE X-Ray tube operation, requiring no extra parts up.
model HRT09. expect wall plug. • Calibration software reduces
• 275,000 HU anode heat storage • 20,000 mAs usable battery power installation time and time to repair.
capacity. storage. • Message readout displays self-
• 15° target angle. • Automatic battery voltage sensor diagnosed errors on top panel.
protects batteries from deep- • High reliability dome switches for
• Low speed (3,000 rpm) operation discharge and thereby prevents
only (See Product Data Sheet technique selection (mAs, KVp).
permanent battery damage.
D1046). • Heavy duty welded steel mechanical
• 43 cm x 43 cm coverage at 100 cm chassis for extended life.
SID (17” x 17” coverage at 40 inch • Tube column support includes
SID). integrated wear strips and high
• Generator is closed loop kVp design strength column base casting with
using microprocessor regulation to oversized bearing for improved
assure constant and accurate kVp at durability.
all battery conditions. • Tube arm latch supports arm in all
• MAs integrator measures actual mA three dimensions for safety and stress
to insure accuracy, reproducibility relief of column while transporting
and station-to-station linearity for all units over floor imperfections such as
exposures. elevator thresholds or hall expansion
joints.
• Efficient medium frequency mobile
generator operates at 1,000 Hz and • Motor drives are belt driven using
provides exceptional battery power advanced high technology belts for
utilization. long-life operations. Belt mounting
facilitates easy removal/installation.
• All units capable of 110 or 220V
nominal, 50 or 60 Hz charger
operation.
Specifications Charger cord provided with retraction Standard Listing
into base. Hospital grade line plug fits Catalog Number(s): A0659F
AMX-4 Plus unit consists of: standard wall receptacle.
Control, Microprocessor High-Tension (A0659A, A0659D, A0659C)
Maximum line draw 5A, 110V: 2.5A,
Transformer High-Voltage Cables 220V
Rotating Anode X-Ray Tube Available Options
Collimator Unit designed to be charged in any
corridor or room space with normal Mobil-AIDTM Automatic Exposure
Base and Cabinet Control (AED):
Tube Stand ventilation. Unit should not be charged
Motor Drive in closets, etc., or in areas using A fully integrated automatic exposure
Batteries isolated power, e.g., surgery. control option is available with the
Battery Charging System Charger operates in any keyswitch AMX-4 Plus.
Operational and Diagnostic Software position as charger mode has Mobil-AIDTM further simplifies use by
precedence over all other modes automatically controlling radiographic
Technical control: (transport exposure). The system can exposures.
neither be moved, nor used for X-ray if This option includes the following
kVp: 50 to 76 in 2 kVp steps it is recharging. Charger status
80 to 125 in 5 KVp steps features:
displayed on message readout.
mAs: kVp range mAs • Power ON/OFF switch to activate or
110 and 220V, 50/60 Hz operation deactivate the Mobil-AID circuitry.
50-90 4 to 320 built in; conversion requires no parts
95-105 4 to 250 • Film-Screen to select compensation
except for wall plug.
110-125 4 to 200 for up to two film-screen
All in 25 % increments, combinations.
20 % decrements Mechanical Dimensions: • Active Detectors control select one
mA: 100 mA nominal Overall Width 63.9 cm /25 in or two detector fields.
(Includes front bumper)
Digital readouts, blue vacuum • Grid compensation control to select
fluorescent. Width at Midpoint 60.2/23.8 proper compensation level for use of
Top: 1.9 cm (3/4 in) kVp and mAs Overall Height 193/76 a grid with either film-screen choice.
Message: 0.95 cm (3/8 in) all message Tube Height in 131.8/51.9 • Density control to increase or
Battery Status: 0.95 cm (3/8 in) bar (Transport lock over) decrease normal film optical density.
graph Overall Length 114.8/45.2
Switches are dome-type push buttons (includes handle) Remote Control Handswitch:
under mylar cover. Length, Base 103.5/40.8 AMX-4 Plus is available with
On/Off Two position switch: Length, Full Horizontal 212.9/83.8 TechSwitchTM - a cordless Handswitch
Off/Remove Key Arm Extension option that enables even greater
Off procedural flexibility and radiation
On protection to the Technologist.
Tube Positioning:
The drive system and X-Ray work TechSwitchTM employs infrared
only in ON position. Charger works in Maximum Focal Spot 201.2/79.2
Height (standard) technology to enable a 360° operating
either position. radius up to a distance of 10.9 m
Maximum Focal Spot 186.2/73.3
Handswitch controls the rotor prep, (36 ft.) from the base of the system.
exposure, and remote field light. Height (short)
The remote Handswitch option
Audible tone: X-Ray On. Minimum Focal Spot 62.4/24.6 provides the following:
Height
• Integrated rotor prepare and exposure
Vertical Travel 138.4/54.5 control actuator.
Generator:
Maximum Horizontal 107.6/42.4
Frequency: 1,000 Hz • Collimator light ON.
Extension
Voltage: 50 to 125 kVp • Loss/misplacement softtone that
Power: 12.5 kW nominal Minimum Horizontal 67.0/26.4
sound if the Handswitch is out of the
Cables: Vinyl covered, rated to 75 kVp Extension
holder for more than 3 minutes.
each or 150 kVp for pair. Horizontal Travel 40.6/16.4
Federal type connectors.
Performance:
UL/CSA Listings
Maximum Speed: 4.8 kph/ UL Listed
Batteries:
Forward or reverse 3.0 mph CSA Listed
Type: Sealed lead acid. “Minimal
liquid” or film electrolyte technology Speed, arm Out of 2.4 kph/ GE Certified
classifies batteries as dry. Cannot leak Transport Position 1.5 mph Specifications are subject to change
if punctured. Maximum Incline 5° degrees without notice.
Pack: Nine 12-volt packs connected in Weight: 499 kg/
series (108 V nominal). Runs both 1,100 lbs
motor drive and X-Ray from same
pack.
Power Requirements
Unit is shipped with batteries fully
110V nominal 5A maximum for
charged.
recharging.
220V nominal 2.5A maximum for
Battery Charging System: recharging.
Automatic battery status sensing with Weight: Shipping (w/battery) 590 kg
programmed overcharging protocol for (1,300 lbs). Unit Weight 499 kg
maximizing battery life. (1,100 lbs).
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