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MERCURY 332
User's manual
Release 20 December 2001 (Rev. 3)
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Revision history
Revision history
Rev. Date Page/s Modification description
0 20.07.98 - Document approval

1 26.04.00 All New SW release
(Ref. RDM 4830)
2 13.11.00 i, ii, 7, 13, 24 New collimator type

(Ref. RDM 4682)
3 20.12.01 All New manual layout

4
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Contents
Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Icons appearing in the manual ............................................................... 1
2 SAFETY ASPECTS 2
2.1 Cautions ................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Environment and disposal risks ............................................................. 4
2.3 Symbols .................................................................................................. 5
3 DESCRIPTION 6
3.1 Identification labels ................................................................................ 6
3.2 Description ............................................................................................. 7
4 TECHNICAL DATA 9
4.1 Technical features................................................................................... 9
4.2 CENTIMETER cassette sub-division program........................................ 14
4.3 INCH cassette sub-division program ..................................................... 15
4.4 Applicable standards and regulations ................................................... 16
4.5 Overall dimensions ............................................................................... 17
5 PRELIMINARY OPERATION 18
5.1 Switching on and off ............................................................................. 18
5.2 Patient positioning ................................................................................ 19
5.3 Preparation of a test.............................................................................. 20
5.3.1 Seriographies ....................................................................................20
5.3.2 Tomographies ....................................................................................21
5.3.3 Digital ...............................................................................................21
5.3.4 Free selection ....................................................................................22
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTION 23
6.1 Collimator............................................................................................. 23
6.1.1 Pilot light for closed collimator ...........................................................24
6.1.2 Lighting of the collimator light ...........................................................25
6.1.3 Manual collimator..............................................................................26
6.1.4 Automatic collimator..........................................................................28
6.1.5 Hold automatic collimator ..................................................................30
6.2 Seriograph ............................................................................................ 31
6.2.1 Cassette holding carriage insertion and taking out.
Cassette loading and unloading .........................................................32
6.2.2 Division programming........................................................................33
6.2.3 Fast sequence....................................................................................35
6.2.4 Test...................................................................................................36
6.3 Manual adjustment of scopy kV and mA............................................... 37
6.4 Adjustment of monitor brightness and contrast.................................... 38
6.5 Reversal of monitor image..................................................................... 39
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6.6 Selection of brilliance intensifying zoom ............................................... 40

6.7 Tomography .......................................................................................... 41
6.7.1 Setting of the Tomographic functions ................................................. 42
6.7.2 Layer height adjustment .................................................................... 44
6.7.3 Tomography angles and speeds.......................................................... 46
6.7.4 Sighting ............................................................................................ 48
6.8 Simple movements................................................................................ 49
6.8.1 Hunting movement............................................................................ 50
6.8.2 Movement of the seriograph-tube carriage.......................................... 51
6.8.3 Movement of the Focus-Film Length (FFL) .......................................... 52
6.8.4 Tilting movement............................................................................... 53
6.8.5 Longitudinal and transverse centering of the
patient-carrying table ........................................................................ 55
6.8.6 Longitudinal and transverse movement of the
patient-carrying table ........................................................................ 56
6.8.7 Compressor....................................................................................... 58
6.9 X-rays Scopy control .......................................................................... 61
6.10 Preparation X-rays control .................................................................... 62
6.10.1 Standard program ............................................................................. 64
6.10.1.1 Standard exposure flow diagram ...................................... 65
6.10.2 Fast sequence program...................................................................... 66
6.10.2.1 Rapid sequence program flow diagram.............................. 67
6.10.3 Tomography program ........................................................................ 68
6.10.3.1 Tomography program flow diagram................................... 70
6.11 Preparation - X-rays digital control (DSI) .............................................. 71
6.11.1 Digital Radiography ........................................................................... 73
6.11.2 Digital Radiography flow diagram....................................................... 74
6.11.3 Digital Tomography ........................................................................... 75
6.11.3.1 Digital Tomography flow diagram ..................................... 76
7 DIAGNOSIS 79
7.1 Collision messages................................................................................ 81
7.1.1 COLLIS 03 ........................................................................................ 81
7.1.2 COLLIS from 011 to 052 .................................................................... 81
7.2 Alarms .................................................................................................. 82
8 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION 88
9 MAINTENANCE 89
This publication can only be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, or translated

into any human or computer language with the written consent of Villa Sistemi
Medicali.
This manual is the English translation of the Italian original manual version.
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Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION
NOTE:
* The present manual is updated for the product it is sold with in order to
grant an adequate reference to use properly and safely the product.
The manual may not reflect changes to the product not impacting
operating modes or safety.
The remote controlled table Mercury 332 is a radiological device which

allows to carry out general radiological examinations. In addition,
depending on the accessories connected to it, examinations such that
the ones using contrast liquids can be carried out with optimum results.
This manual provides to the user all the information for proper and safe
use of the appliance.
The appliance must be used strictly following the procedures described

in this manual and never for activities other than those for which it was
designed.
Mercury 332 is an electromedical appliance and may be used only

under medical supervision, i.e. with the supervision of highly qualified
persons with the necessary know-how regarding X-ray protection.
The user is responsible for complying with the legal requirements

regarding the installation and operation of the equipment.
1.1 Icons appearing in the manual
Indicates a NOTE; the utmost attention shall be devoted to the

* reading of paragraphs marked by this icon.
Indicates a WARNING; paragraphs marked with this icon cover

, patient and/or operator safety aspects.
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Safety aspects
2 SAFETY ASPECTS
WARNING:
, Read this chapter thoroughly.
Villa Sistemi Medicali designs and produces equipment that conform

with the safety requirements. It also provides all the necessary
information for the correct use of the equipment and instructions and
warnings regarding the hazards associated with X-ray generators.
Villa Sistemi Medicali declines all responsibility if:

the Mercury 332 is used for activities other than those for which it
was designed
damage to the machine, the operator or the patient is caused due to
incorrect installation and maintenance not included in the
procedures written in the user and service manuals provided with
the machine and caused by incorrect techniques
mechanical and/or electrical modifications are made during and
after installation.
Only persons authorised by Villa Sistemi Medicali may perform

technical interventions to the machine.
Only authorised persons may remove the protection panels of the

electrical cabinet and of the machine and have access to the live
parts and to the internal moving parts.
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2.1 Cautions
The system has not been designed to be used in presence of vapours,

anaesthetic mixtures that are flammable with air, or oxygen or nitrous
oxide.
Ensure that water or other liquids do not get into the machine so as to
prevent short-circuits and corrosion.
Always disconnect from mains before cleaning the machine.
Persons authorised to perform radiography examinations must comply
with the regulations for protection against ionising radiation.
To protect from diffused radiation the patients part closed to the ones to
be exposed use, where necessary, the dedicated accessory such as lead-
sealed aprons.
Only the patient must be present in the room during the execution of the
radiography examination. If the examination should required it ,operator
and authorised personnel may remain in the room only if dedication
protection against X-ray are used (lead-sealed aprons).
All movements are monitored by a sophisticated electronic
microprocessor controlled system. Speed, position, starting and stopping
of such movements are controlled and managed by the logic of the
device. In this logic, the safety aspects are maximised in order to ensure
the safety of both patient and operator. Nevertheless, the operator must
take the maximum care when a movement is in progress. The red
emergency buttons on both control console and on the front part of the
table can be pressed in case a dangerous situation should appear.
These emergency buttons immediately stop any movement and function
of the device, and represent a further safety mean in addition to the
intrinsic safety functions of the device.
Before activating motorised parts of the unit such as tilting, table
top, pendulation, check that the patient is properly laying on the
table top and that both legs and arms are within the outline of the
table top itself. When possible, use the handles. During the activation
of motorised movements, make sure that no objects are interfering with
the movement itself. Pay attention to the people eventually present in the
radiological room.
Although the Mercury 332 has been designed to have a reasonable
degree of protection from electromagnetic interference, it must be
installed at a certain distance from electricity transformer rooms, static
continuity unit, portable two-way hand radios and cellular phones. The
latter may only be used at a distance of over 1.5 meters from all element
of the machine.
All instruments or equipment for professional use and used near the
machine must be in conformance to the electromagnetic compatibility
standards.

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Non conforming instruments whose low immunity to electromagnetic

fields is known must be installed at lest 3 meters away from the
Mercury 332 and be powered via an independent electric line.
Mercury 332 cannot be installed in operating rooms.
Mercury 332 must be switched off during the entire period of use of
ESU units or similar equipment.
Clean and disinfect, if necessary, the parts that may come in touch with
the patient.
2.2 Environment and disposal risks
A number of machine parts contain materials and liquids that upon

completion of the machines life cycle must be disposed of at recovery
centres established by the local health units.
The machine contains the following materials and/or components:
Motoriduttori: lubricant oil, steel, aluminium
Motors: iron, copper casings of non-biodegradable plastic material
Electrical cabinet: iron, aluminium, copper, non-biodegradable
plastic material, vetronite for printed circuit board.
Villa Sistemi Medicali will not be responsible for the disposal of

dismissed machines by the user and relative costs.

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2.3 Symbols
The present manual makes use of the symbols described here below:
Symbol Description
Type B insulation device with type B applied parts
Alternate current
N Neutral terminal
R S T Three phase line connection point
Protection grounding
Functional grounding
Attention: check accompanying documentation
Attention: hands off
Dangerous Voltage
Symbols used in the keyboard are explained in the chapter describing

the functionality of the table.

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Description
3 DESCRIPTION
3.1 Identification labels
5
1 (N2 labels on base and 1
label on Round Tilting Sector)
Made in Italy
1 SISTEMI
Mercury 332
Mains : 400V 3
Type: 976800xx03
4A 50 Hz
Label with characteristics of
MEDICALI
Serial Number xxxx
Manufactured: month year
Mercury 332
20090 BUCCINASCO
MILANO-ITALIA
Made in Italy
2 SISTEMI
Seriografo Type: 8618000600
Label with characteristics of

MEDICALI
Serial Number xxxx
Manufactured: month year
Mercury 332 Serial Changer
20090 BUCCINASCO
MILANO-ITALIA
Made in Italy
3 SISTEMI
Beam Limiting Device Model: 86110026
Line : 24 Vac 4.5 A 50/60 Hz
Label with characteristics of MEDICALI
Inherent filtration: 0.5mmAl eq 100kV HVL 2.7mm Al
S/N: XXYYZZZZ Manufactured: month year
Mercury 332 Collimator
20090 BUCCINASCO
MILANO-ITALIA
Max duty-cycle: 90s on / 180s off
4 5
Compression Warning:
cone keep hands
identification clear label
label (N 5 labels)

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Description
3.2 Description
The remote controlled Mercury 332 table is the natural evolution of

technology and design in remote-controlled tables from the Villa Medical
Systems .
The Mercury 332 was designed and built in conformity with the
European safety standards and in in conformity with the European
standards which define the requirements to bear the CE marking for
electromedical devices and to guarantee maximum safety to the operator
and patient.
The Mercury 332 is a universal table for radiological diagnosis built to

satisfy every need, including digestive, vascular, cranial and skeletal
testing, urographs, myelographs, lung and bronchialgraphs and if it is
complete of a DSI system, angiography.
The Mercury 332 is controlled from a console located in a radiation

protected area.
The console is equipped with two footswitches; one for exposing graphs
and the other for flouroscopy.
For easy positioning of the patient, the controls for mechanical
movements are duplicated on a control panel, located in the front part of
the machine.
The Mercury 332, completely remote-controlled table, tomographic,

rotatible from +90 to -90, and microprocessor-controlled, is built to
offer maximum versatility in radiology diagnostics.
The Mercury 332 also features, besides the traditional electronic

collimator with quadro-rectangular field delimitation, a collimator iris
(optional) with a circular optic field used to intensify brightness.
The standard model Mercury 332 is equipped with a computerised

seriograph capable of using any film format from 13x18 to 35x43cm, or
from 5x7 to 14x17inches with a vast range of division and with
autocentering cassette-holder carriage.
The equipment identification code depends on the collimator type, the

unit mains voltage and the mains voltage frequency.

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Description
The Mercury 332 is equipped with both standard and optional

accessories. The following table lists all available accessories,
distinguishing between standard equipment and optional accessories.
The latter must be ordered.
Ref. Description Delivery
A Patient foot rest Standard
B Shoulder and head support Standard
C Patient support handle (N2 pieces) Standard
D Leg support (N2 pieces) Optional
E Compression belt tightener Optional
All the available accessories are easily attachable and mounted on

suitable rails of the examination table.

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Technical data
4 TECHNICAL DATA
4.1 Technical features
General features
Unit type Mercury 332
Manufacturer Villa Sistemi Medicali S.p.A.
20090 Buccinasco (MI) Italy
Equipment type and classification according to Class I with type B
IEC 60601-1 applied parts
Degree of protection according to IEC 60529 IP00
Mode of operation Continuous operation
Mechanical features
Weight 1420 Kg
Total height with max. DFF 2550 mm
Length with centered table top 2180 mm
Width with centered table top 1720 mm
Table top height 930 mm
Focus-floor distance in vertical position from 400 mm to 2500 mm
Image Intensifier maximum size allowed 16"
Control on control desk;
on double control (table
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Electrical features
Standard voltage 3N~ 380/400 V ac
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Current rating 4A
Power rating 3.5 kVA
Tilting motor 380 V inverter controlled
Angulation motor 380 V inverter controlled
Longitudinal table top movement motor 380 V ac
Transversal table top movement motor 24 V dc
Tube scanning motor 380 V ac
SID movement motor 24 V dc
Layer movement motor 24 V dc
Compressor movement motors 24 V dc
(up/down; in/out)
SFD cassettes tray motor 140 V dc controlled by motor control
SFD lead shutters motor 140 V dc controlled by motor control
Mechanical movements
Head side longitudinal table top 1000 mm
Foot side longitudinal table top 600 mm
Internal side transversal table top 115 mm
External side transversal table top 115 mm
Scanning 570 mm
Minimum SID 1000 mm
(according to the X-ray tube)
Max. SID 1470 mm
(according to the X-ray tube)
Head side column angulation 40
Foot side column angulation 40
Tube rotation 180
Vertical tilting 90
Trendelebourg tilting - 90

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Table top features

Length 2180 mm
Width 700 mm
Table surface flat
Transversal and longitudinal centering automatic
Filtration 0.8 mm Al eq @ 100 kVp,
HVL 2.7 mm Al
Compressor
Compression motorized
Selectable compression values 7 10 14 kg
Technology
Logical control main microprocessor;
control microprocessor SF
Axis position control potentiometer;
encoder for SFD motor
Functions
Control desk digital display for:
working conditions message display
of position for Angulation, SID,
Tilting, Layer height with and
accuracy of 1 2 mm;
external accessories failure alarm
internal failure alarm
Examination mode fluoroscopic;
radiographic (SFD and direct)
tomographic

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Tomography
Angles 7, 20, 30, 45
Speed 2
Layer height from 0 mm to 240 mm, 2 speed
automatic layer height increase
selectable
Tomography system arc plane
Movement unidirectional with return at 0
SID fixed at 1140 mm
Layer thickness with average height 7 = 25 mm
(125 mm) 20 = 15 mm
30 = 10 mm
45 = 5 mm
Tomography times Angle 1 speed 2 speed
7 0.6 sec 0.3 sec
20 1.6 sec 0.8 sec
30 2.6 sec 1.3 sec
45 4.0 sec 2.0 sec
Tomographic scanning range depending by layer and angle selected
SFD
Control electronic
Film subdivision see following sheets
Rapid sequence selectable
Fluoroscopy-exposure time 1.6 sec about
Delay between 2 exposure in rapid 0.5 sec about
sequence
Cassettes tray autocentering
Internal shutters automatic
Ionization chamber predisposed
Grid vibrating, synchronised with X-ray

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Collimator
Limitation standard: square and rectangular
on request circular iris
Functions automatic
manual
hold
Bulb 24V 100W halogen
Inherent filtration Al. eq. 0.5 mm Al eq. @ 100kVp with
HVL 2.7 mm Al eq.
Performance
Collision Dimensional data
room
accessories
software controlled adjustable on
control desk
Environmental conditions
Operating environmental conditions Temperature: from +10 to +40 Cels.
Humidity: from 30 to 75 %
Pressure: from 700 to 1060 hPa
Shipping and stocking environmental Temperature: from -20 to +70 Cels.
conditions Humidity: 95% not condensed
Pressure: > 630 hPa

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4.2 CENTIMETER cassette sub-division program
13x18
18x24 9x24 9x12 24x18 12x18
24x24 12x24 12x12
24x30 12x30 30x24 15x24 15x12 10x24 10x12
30x30 15x30 10x30
18x43 43x18 21x18 14x18
15x40
20x40 10x40 40x20 20x20 13x20 10x20
30x35 15x35 10x35 35x30 17x30 12x30
30x40 15x40 10x40 40x30 20x30 13x30 10x30
35x35 17x35 12x35
35x43 17x43 12x43 43x35 21x35 14x35
NOTE:
* The first size is referred to the transversal axis of the table top (patient
left - right). Indicated numbers has nominal value.

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4.3 INCH cassette sub-division program
5x7
8x10 4x10 4x5 10x8 5x8
10x12 5x12 12x10 6x10 6x5 4x10 4x5
9.5x9.5 4.7x9.5 3x9.5
7x17
11x14 5.5x14 3.7x14 14x11 7x11 4.7x11 3.5x11
14x14 7x14 4.7x14
14x17 7x17 4.7x17 17x14 8.5x14 5.7x14
NOTE:
* The first size is referred to the transversal axis of the table top (patient
left - right). Indicated numbers has nominal value.

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4.4 Applicable standards and regulations
Mercury 332 is designed and produced to meet the following standards:
EN 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment. General requirement

(IEC 601-1) for safety (including amendments
A1+A2+A11+A12+A13).
EN 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment. General requirement
(IEC 601-1-2) for safety.
2 Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic
compatibility.
EN 60601-1-3 Medical electrical equipment. General requirement
(IEC 601-1-3) for safety.
3 Collateral Standard: General requirement for
radiation protection in diagnostic X-ray equipment.
EN 60601-2-32 Medical electrical equipment. Particular
(IEC 601-2-32) requirements for safety of associated equipment of
X-ray equipment.
CE symbol grants Mercury 332 compliance to the

European Directive for Medical Devices 93/42.

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4.5 Overall dimensions
Figure 1

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Preliminary operation
5 PRELIMINARY OPERATION
5.1 Switching on and off
The Mercury 332 on switch is determined by the kind of connections

found in the radiology room.
Reversing the turning on operation will turn it off.
It is possible to shut down all Mercury 332 functions, and all functions
connected to it electrically in the room, by using the emergency switch
located on the side of the seriograph and on the command console.

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5.2 Patient positioning
The patient positioning on Mercury 332 is simplify thanks to a floor fix

foot rest connected to the unit base. For the examination with patient in
vertical position the controls positioned on the unit allow to move the
stand directly. In this case the patient will use the foot rest fixed on table
top rails.
The foot-rest can stay in working position at all times without affecting
the movement, operation or capability of the Mercury 332.
The foot rest is fixed on table top rails. Use 4 knobs (2 buttons under
handle foot rest and 2 knobs on the foot rest lateral side) to shift or
remove the foot rest on table top.
By pushing on the 2 buttons and with handle it is possible to shift the
foot rest along the rails where fixing points are present.
To remove the foot rest from the rails press at the same time the 4 knobs
and shift out of the rails.
The foot rest can, for examinations requiring it, also be mounted on the
head side (head side meaning the left side of the unit when seen from
the front).
WARNING:
, Before activating motorised parts, such as tilting, table top, angulation,
check that the patient is properly laying on the table top and with legs
and arms with in out line of the table top itself.
The fine patient centering on central X-ray beam will be done thanks to
the Joysticks mounted on control desk or by the pushbuttons of TSO
(table side operation) as explained on chapter 6.

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5.3 Preparation of a test
The Mercury 332 allows the execution of tests with different

methodologies:
Seriographies
Tomographies
Digital
Free Selection
5.3.1 Seriographies
This type of test requires the use of the seriograph and the tube-
collimator unit must be centered on the seriograph.
All operations pertaining to this type of test are described in chapter 7.
The cassette loading into the seriograph can be carried out when the
carriage is in the outside position.
Cassette loading
1. Put the cassette back edge onto the back jaw and push the
cassette into A direction.
2. When the cassette front edge is inside the front jaw, put the
cassette onto the carriage following B direction.
The spring of the back jaw will position the cassette in the
transverse direction.
3. Push key 57 to place the carriage inside the seriograph. During
the entrance movement the side jaws will carry the cassette to
the centre of the carriage.
Figure 2

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Cassette unloading
1. Push the cassette into A direction until releasing it from the
front jaw.
2. Lift the cassette following B direction. The spring will facilitate
the cassette unloading by pushing on the back jaw.
Figure 3
5.3.2 Tomographies
This type of test is available thanks to the combination of a sophisticated

mechanical and electronic system integrated into the Mercury 332.
The tomographic movement is carried out according to the arc-flat
methodology, at SID fixed length (SID) equal to 114 cm.
Four angles are available, each of them with two different speeds.
5.3.3 Digital
The execution of digital tests is possible only if an equipment for digital

images is available.
All operations pertaining to this type of test are described in detail in
paragraph 6.11.

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5.3.4 Free selection
Tests can be carried out by using accessories outside the Mercury 332,
such as, for instance, Teleradiographs or cassettes directly in contact
with patients.
In this case it will be necessary to rotate the tube-collimator unit until a
non-centered position on the seriograph is reached.
In this case Scopy, Preparation and X-rays controls of the spot film
device are not allowed.
It will therefore be necessary to select the "direct working position" on
the generator. However, preparation and X-ray commands on the foot
switch are active.
To rotate the tube-collimator unit, act on A release lever placed in the
lower part of the tube-carrying arm.
Figure 4
The following angle shots will be possible for the unit thanks to some
mechanical retainers:
+40 , +50, +90, 180, -90, -50 and -40
with respect to the 0 position (centering on seriograph).
These fixed angle shots allow the angle complementarity according to the
angle shots of the column.

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Operating instruction
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTION
NOTE:
* The procedures explained in the next pages make often reference to
Figure 6 at the end of this chapter.
To easily consult this figure, unfold the page in order to make it visible
while reading other pages of the manual.
6.1 Collimator
The Mercury 332 has been designed to be equipped with a square field
collimator or an iris square field collimator.
Both collimators are designed to work both in Manual and Automatic
mode; this second mode can be associated with the Hold function.

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6.1.1 Pilot light for closed collimator
Functions
Signalling when collimator is closed.
Application
This pilot light allows to inform the operator that both jaws of the
collimator or one of them are closed.
Working conditions
This function is active in all operating modes.
Non-working conditions
None
This pilot lamp is lit when one or both jaws are in the position
corresponding to the minimum value adjusted for the potentiometer
of the relevant axis, therefore, if the minimum value does not
correspond to the perfect clamping of the jaw, the pilot light will be
lit correspondingly.

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6.1.2 Lighting of the collimator light
Function
Lighting of the collimator light.
Application
Lighting of the collimator light reproducing the irradiated area to
carry out the centering on the patient.
Working conditions
This function is active in all operating modes.
None.
Description
This control is present also on the table panel. If one of the four keys
on the collimator driving panel is activated, the light is automatically
lit.
WARNING:
, The duty cycle of the collimator lamp must not be longer than 2
consecutive activation cycles separated by 180 seconds of de-activation
(lamp off).
This duty cycle assure that parts which may come in touch with the
patient/user reach a too high temperature due to the heating effect of
the halogen lamp.

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6.1.3 Manual collimator
Function
Manual mode collimator.
Application
The manual mode collimator allows the execution of tests even with
cassettes not positioned in the seriograph ( working position out of
seriograph). As a matter of fact this mode will allow projections on
Teleradiographs , if any, or on cassettes directly in contact with the
patient.
Working conditions
The functioning of the collimator in this modality is here after
described:
When no program is selected and the fluoro command is non
active, the joysticks allow to collimate a format between the
minimum and the maximum.
During this limitation, the limiters inside the spot film device
follow the base jaws of the collimator.
When the scopy command is active instead, the maximum
available format is the one determined by the I.I. selected.
If a program whose format is smaller than the I.I. selected is
chosen, the collimator is positioned on the maximum available
format division. Then, using the joysticks, it will be possible to
collimate any format between the minimum and the division
format. This condition is valid either with the fluoro command
active or non active.
If a further reduction is requested, the internal limiters of the
spot film device follow the base jaws of the collimator, unless the
cross division is selected.

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If a program whose format is bigger than the I.I. selected is

chosen, when the fluoro command is non active the joysticks
allow to position the jaws on formats included between the
minimum and the format selected.
When the fluoro command is active instead, the maximum
available format is the one of the I.I. field selected.
The manual function led on the control console, is always lit
either with the fluoro command active and non active.
Pressing the fluoro command when the collimator is set on
positions bigger than the I.I. field selected, the jaws will be
brought to the I.I. format.
When releasing the fluoro command, the jaws will be reset to the
position selected before the fluoro command was activated.
In any moment, it is possible to select the automatic functioning
mode of the collimator. Both the jaws will set to the selected I.I.
field.
If the unit is switched off with the manual functioning mode of
the collimator selected, at the next switch on the collimator will
be set in automatic mode.
The manual mode cannot be applied when:
Digital is selected
Scopy is active.

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6.1.4 Automatic collimator
Function
Automatic mode collimator.
Application
The automatic mode collimator allows the execution of tests on
cassettes positioned in the seriograph. Throughout the exposure the
jaw positioning will always be equal to the size of the selected
division.
Working conditions
The functioning of the collimator in this modality is here after
described:
When no program is selected the joysticks allow to collimate a
format between the set I.I. field and the minimum.
During this limitation, the internal limiters of the spot film device
follow the base jaws of the collimator.
If a program whose format is smaller than the selected I.I. field is
chosen, the collimator is positioned on the maximum available
format division. Then, using the joysticks, it will be possible to
collimate any format between the minimum and the division
format.
If a further reduction is requested, the internal limiters of the
spot film device follow the base jaws of the collimator, unless the
cross division is selected.

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If a program whose format is bigger than the I.I. selected is chosen,

the joysticks allow to position the jaws on formats included between
the minimum and the I.I. field selected.
When the prep command is activated, the collimator is always
positioned on the format division selected.
In any moment, it is possible to select the automatic functioning
mode of the collimator.
None.
Description
If the collimator is of the iris type, the collimation of the I.I. size will
be circular. If the size of the horizontal or vertical axis is smaller
than the I.I. size, the collimation will be carried out by the jaw and
not by the iris.

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6.1.5 Hold automatic collimator
Function
Hold automatic mode collimator.
Application
The Hold automatic mode collimator allows the execution of tests on
cassettes positioned in the seriograph. Throughout exposure, the jaw
positioning will depend on the setting given by the operator.
Working conditions
The Hold function can be activated by default or manually along with
the automatic function. This setting is determined by the operator on
installation.
The functioning of the collimator in this modality is the same as for
the automatic mode except when, during fluoro, acting on the
joysticks a reduction of one or both jaws is requested. In this case,
with prep active, the collimator remains in the position selected with
the joysticks.
Manual mode collimator.

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6.2 Seriograph
The Mercury 332 is equipped with a seriograph designed to work with

cassettes in cms or inches the sizes and divisions of which are listed
in tables at paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3.
The choice of the type of cassettes to be used shall be communicated to

the operator before installation so that he will be able to set the
seriograph acccordingly.
The seriograph is equipped with self-centering cassette-holding carriage.

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6.2.1 Cassette holding carriage insertion and taking out. Cassette

loading and unloading
Functions
Cassette-holding carriage insertion and taking out of the seriograph.
Application
The carriage taking out allows to take out the cassette with the
exposed film and to load another cassette.
Working conditions
The key 57 of the table driving panel allows both taking out and
insertion of the cassette. Key 38 of the console instead, normally
allows only ejection of the cassette - holding carriage; during
installation, the system can also be set by the service engineer in
order to allow also cassette insertion from the console.
At the end of an exposure program the cassette-holding carriage is
automatically ejected if this function has been activated.
On the contrary the carriage waits for the ejection control in park
position; this allows the execution of a fluoroscopic test at the end of
a program.
The carriage is blocked in the park position and cannot be taken out
when a division has been set and then the digital mode is activated.

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6.2.2 Division programming
Function
Setting of division program.
Application
The selection of one of these programs allows to subdivide the size of
the cassette installed in the seriograph according to the tables at
paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3.
Working conditions
When the cassette-holding carriage reaches the park position and
one cassette is present, display 5 shows the size of the inserted
cassette, the first digit shows the size corresponding to the cassette
base (patients right side - left side); at the same time the leds of the
possible subdivisions corresponding to keys 30 to 35 are lit.
It is possible to select the program among those indicated by the
led by pushing the corresponding key.
All division leds will therefore be switched off except for the
selected led and display 6 will show the number of radiograms
available.
It is possible to modify the selection carried out by pushing the
key of the set selection again (push buttons 30 to 35 with led
on). This action makes all the possible divisions available again
and display 6 shows 0.
It is not possible to modify the selection carried out when a
program has already started, i.e. when display 6 shows a number
different from the initial number of the selected program.
If a program interruption is needed, it is necessary to act on key
57 (Figure 6) of the table driving panel or key 38 (Figure 6) of the
control panel; in this way the cassette will be directly ejected.

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The division programming cannot be applied when:
no cassette is present
the carriage is in loading position
the digital mode is selected.
Description
At the end of each exposure the number shown by display 6 is
reduced by 1 unit.

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6.2.3 Fast sequence
Function
Setting of Fast sequence program.
Application
The selection of this program allows the execution of a series of
exposures in fast sequence.
The cassette-holding carriage does not reach the park position
between one exposure and the next one.
Working conditions
The Fast sequence program (Volet) can be selected only when a
division program is set.
When this function is activated, the relevant led is lit.
The fast sequence cannot be selected when:
no cassette is present
the carriage is in loading position
the digital mode is selected
the tomography is selected
the panoramic mode is selected
a division program has already started.
Description
At the end of a fast sequence program , the function is automatically
reset.

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6.2.4 Test
Function
Test execution of the Seriograph or Tomography movement.
Application
This key allows the simulation of a Standard or Tomographic
program according to the setting carried out.
Working conditions
To carry out the simulation of a Standard program, it is sufficient to
push key 36.
To carry out the simulation of a tomographic program, joystick 45
(Figure 6) shall be activated downwards and key 36 pushed at the
same time.
X-ray tube not at 0.
Description
The Test execution both under standard and tomographic conditions
does not activate the exits towards the generator and does not entail
any reduction in the program.

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6.3 Manual adjustment of scopy kV and mA
Function
Manual adjustment of Scopy kV and mA.
Application
Manual adjustment allows to adjust the Scopy data to special
requirements.
Working conditions
By pushing key 13, the relevant led is lit signalling that the manual
function is activated. Under this condition keys 7 and 8 increase or
decrease the value of kV and mA.
By pushing key 13 again the function is off.
Keys 7 and 8 are not active when manual function is not selected
(led 13 off).
Description
The set value of kV is stored even when manual function is off. This
value is therefore found even after the function or the equipment are
off.

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6.4 Adjustment of monitor brightness and contrast
Function
Adjustment of monitor brightness and contrast.
Application
This adjustment allows the variation of monitor brightness and
contrast adapting them to the requirements of the images.
Working condition
By pushing keys 9 or 10 ,monitor contrast will be increased or
reduced respectively.
By pushing keys 11 or 12, monitor brightness will be increased or
reduced respectively.
Non-working condition
None.
Description
The set values of brightness and contrast are stored even when the
equipment is off. These values are therefore found when the
equipment is switched on again.
NOTE:
* This function is not available on some type of monitors.

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6.5 Reversal of monitor image
Function
Vertical and horizontal reversal of the images on monitor.
Application
This adjustment allows to reverse the images on monitor and adapt
them to the required perspective.
Working conditions
The vertical and horizontal reversal of the images on monitor will be
obtained by pushing keys 15 and 17 respectively. The reversal is
shown when the relevant leds are lit.
None.

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6.6 Selection of brilliance intensifying zoom
Function
Selection of the Brilliance Intensifier shooting field.
Application
This selection allows to magnify an area of particular interest. On the
contrary it allows to visualise a larger field.
Working conditions
By pushing one the keys, the relevant led is lit selecting the
corresponding field. Only one led can be active. The field size is set
on installation according to the following conditions:
key 14: minimum field - max. magnification
key 16: medium field - medium magnification
key 18: max. field - minimum magnification.
None.
Description
The activation of one of these keys causes the variation of:
the I.I. field
the collimator field
the seriograph limiting devices.
In case a single field I.I. is installed, the change in this selection will
not cause any effect.
In case a 4 field I.I. is installed, all leds may be off. This can be
obtained by pressing the key corresponding to the lit led. In this
situation, the field selection is the following:
no led lit, maximum field selected (minimum enlargement)
led on key 18 lit, intermediate 1 field selected (small
enlargement)
led on key 16 lit, intermediate 2 field selected (medium
enlargement)
led on key 14 lit, minimum field selected (maximum
enlargement).

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6.7 Tomography
The Mercury 332 is designed to carry out Tomographies both in

seriograph mode and in digital mode. Here below are the functions of the
keys composing the TOMO section in the control panel.

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6.7.1 Setting of the Tomographic functions
Function
Tomographic function entrance /exit.
Application
This key is used for the tomographic function entrance/exit. The
action of this key is coupled with joystick 45 (Figure 6) downward.
Working conditions
Tomography entrance:
By pushing key 19 the relevant led starts flashing with slow
frequency showing that the tomographic function has been
booked.
By acting on joystick 45 downward, the equipment is prepared to
the tomographic function. This action creates some movements
(which are blocked when the joystick is released) if the positions
of the different elements of the equipment are not within the
allowed range. Considering the above the following movements
can be activated towards the indicated positions:
compressor re-entry in park position
SID at 1140
centering a 0 column
80 mm layer height
scanning re-entry in the tomography limits.
When all the positions have been reached, led 19 is lit
continuously and an acoustic signal indicates the completion of
the tomographic positioning.
During the tomographic function:

It may occur that the execution of a tomography or of a
tomographic Test (36 - Figure 6) are aborted. In this case the
leds relevant to the set speed and layer flash advising the
operator that the equipment is not ready for another
tomography.
Act on joystick 45 (Figure 6) -downward to restore hunting to 0
position.
When the position is achieved the leds are lit continuously
advising the operator that the tomographic positioning has been
completed.

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If the equipment has been designed in such a way that the

carriage tomographic range can vary according to the set angle
and layer height, it may occur that by modifying one of these
two parameters, the carriage position is no longer within the
collision safety limits.
In this situation led 19 flashes with slow frequency advising the
operator that the seriograph-tube carriage must be taken back
within the foreseen range. To do so it is possible to activate both
joystick 44 (Figure 6) in the suitable direction or joystick 45
downward. When the carriage position is within the allowed
limits, led 19 returns to be lit continuously.
Exit from Tomography:

It is possible to exit from the tomographic function only when led
19 and the angle speed leds are lit continuously.
Push key 19, the relevant led starts flashing with fast frequency
indicating the booking of the exit from the tomographic function
to the operator.
By acting on joystick 45 downward it is possible to obtain the
return of the layer height to film level and the FFL to 1000 mm.
These movements are stopped if joystick 45 is released.
Only at the positioning completion, led 19 turns off advising that
the tomographic function has been abandoned.
During the exit from tomography, i.e. when led 19 flashes with
fast frequency, if key 19 is pushed, the led starts flashing with
slow frequency indicating that the booking to the exit from
tomography has been abandoned in favour of the entrance. The
action of joystick 45 will therefore cause a new entrance into the
tomographic function.
None.
Description
If the equipment is equipped with a I.I. larger than 12 the
tomographic function is not allowed with tilting lower than 0
(towards Trendelenburg).
By acting on joystick 45 or key 51 (Figure 6), over the horizontal
position towards Trendelenburg of the table, the movement is
stopped and display 4 starts flashing advising the operator that the
tomography is not available.
When the tomographic function or the sub-program Sighting are
active the following movements are not available from joystick:
Hunting
FFL
Compressor.

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6.7.2 Layer height adjustment
Function
Layer height adjustment and automatic increase.
Application
The layer height adjustment (28 and 29) allows to modify the
position of the virtual cut inside the organ to be tested. The value of
the layer height is shown on display 4 with an accuracy of 2mm.
The function of automatic increase (27) allows to automatically
increase the height of the cut level of a quantity which depends on
the set tomography angle.
Working conditions
The layer height adjustment is designed with 2 speeds automatically
selected according to the following conditions:
slow speed 1 mm/sec for 2 seconds.
Keeping the control pushed is automatically set:
high speed 10 mm/sec.
When the control is released at the following activation the slow
speed will be selected.
By pushing key 27 the relevant led is lit advising the operator that
the automatic increase function of the layer height is active.
This function generates the increase of the stratigraphy fulcrum at
the end of every tomography, of a quantity depending on the
tomography angle selected according to this table:
Angle mm increase
7 30
20 20
30 10
45 5
This increase is possible until the achievement of the max. layer

corresponding to 240 mm.

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Equipment not in tomographic function
Sighting function active
Column not at 0.

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6.7.3 Tomography angles and speeds
Function
Selection of tomography angles and speeds.
Application
These selections allow to adapt Tomography to the organ to be
tested. The speed selection (21 or 22) allows to modify the time with
equal angle, therefore modifying the X-ray quantity sent to the
patient. The angle selection (23, 24, 25 or 26) allows to obtain
different cutting thickness.
Working conditions
At the entrance into the tomographic function the slow speed (21)
and the 45 angle (26) are selected by default. It will be possible to
modify these selections and adapt them to the test requirements.
The operator is advised of the set selection when the relevant leds
are lit.
In no case both speeds or more than one angle can be selected at the
same time.
In the tomographic function one speed and one angle will always be
selected.
Column not at 0.

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Description
It may occur that the execution of a tomography or of a tomographic
Test (36 - Figure 6) are aborted. In this case the leds relevant to the
set speed and layer flash advising the operator that the equipment is
not ready for another tomography.
Act on joystick 45 (Figure 6) -downward to restore hunting to 0
position.
When the position is achieved the leds are lit continuously advising
the operator that the tomographic positioning has been completed.

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6.7.4 Sighting
Function
Standard radiographies alternated with tomographies.
Application
Execution of exposures with standard projections to be alternated
with tomographic tests keeping the tomographic selections unvaried,
thus accelerating the passage times from one function to the other.
Working conditions
The function Sighting can be selected when the tomographic
program is active.
By pushing key 20 the relevant led is lit advising the operator that
the function is active.
Display 4, the leds of the set speed and angle and the layer
automatic increase led , if any, are off thus blocking the selection.
By pushing key 20 again the function is reset, the relevant led is off
and the tomographic selection previously blocked are proposed
again.
Seriograph-tube carriage not within the limits
Column not at 0.
Description
When the tomographic function or the sub-program Sighting are
active the following movements are not available from joystick:
Hunting
FFL
Compressor.

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6.8 Simple movements
Simple movements are those movements of some parts of the equipment

obtained thanks to the joysticks installed on the control panel or by
means of the keys installed on the table control panel.
These movements are the following:
Hunting
Seriograph-tube carriage
FFL
Tilting
Longitudinal patient carrying table
Transverse patient carrying table
Compressor.
Each of these movements is described here below.

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6.8.1 Hunting movement
Function
Inclination and centering of the tube-carrying column.
Application
This movement allowed within a range from +40 to -40 allows to
carry out oblique projections of organs to be tested.
The rotation point of the column corresponds to the film level.
The inclination value expressed in degrees is visualised on display 1
with an accuracy of 1.
The angles towards the table head side are considered negative.
Working conditions
By moving the joystick leftward the hunting movement towards the
table head side is obtained (negative angles).
The movement stop will be automatic at limit switch (-40).
The same is valid also for the opposite side.
By moving the joystick upward the vertical centering of the column
with respect to the table will be obtained.
Tomographic function active
Compressor not in park position.
Description
The downward movement of this joystick is used as function of
RESET of all resettable alarms. As all alarms are accompanied by
an intermittent acoustic signal, the first action of this joystick stops
the buzzer , the second action resets the alarm.

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6.8.2 Movement of the seriograph-tube carriage
Function
Movement of the seriograph-tube carriage.
Application
This movement allowed within a range of 570 mm allows to translate
the X-ray beam with respect to the longitudinal axis of the table.
Working condition
By acting on joystick leftward the moving of the group toward the
head side of the table will be obtained.
The same is valid also for the opposite side.
If the tomographic or sighting function are active, the movement
range is limited according to the set angle and layer height as
described in paragraph 6.7.1.
If the equipment is equipped with a I.I. larger than 12" the movement
is limited in the direction toward head when tilting is in a position
lower than 0. This limitation remains valid until tilting has a value
equal to or exceeding 85.
By acting on the tilting control, if the carriage is out of the allowed
range, the return within the allowed range will be automatically
activated.
The movement is not allowed when:
the compressor is in the compression zone
the equipment is switched on in the alarm condition 085 (layer
not at film level and column not 0).
Description
If the position of the longitudinal patient-carrying table is such to
require the return to the central position during tilting, this
movement will automatically be activated along with the movement
of the seriograph carriage in order to keep the X-ray beam centered
on the patient.
The carriage movement will follow, whenever necessary, the
movement of the patient-carrying table until reaching the limit
switch where it will be automatically stopped.

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6.8.3 Movement of the Focus-Film Length (FFL)
Function
Movement of the focus-film length.
Application
This movement allowed within a range of 470 mm allows to modify
the length between the focus and the film in order to vary the
magnifying ratio of the object in the film and to adapt the equipment
to different test types.
The value of the real length between focus and film expressed in cm
is visualised on display 2 with an accuracy of 2mm.
Working condition
By moving the joystick upwards, the FFL will be increased; by
moving it downwards, a decrease will be obtained.
The movement will be automatically stopped at limit switches.
The movement is not allowed when:
the tomographic or sighting functions are active
the equipment is switched on in the alarm condition 085 (layer
not at film level).
Description
When the tomographic function is set, the FFL is automatically
taken to 110 cm.
When the function is reset, the FFL is automatically taken to
100 cm.

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6.8.4 Tilting movement
Function
Table tilting and centering.
Application
This movement allowed within a range from +90 to -90 allows to
carry out tests on patients in vertical position (+90), horizontal
position (0), Trendelenburg (-90) or in all the intermediate
positions. The inclination value expressed in degrees is visualised on
display 3 with an accuracy of 1. The angles towards Trendelenburg
position are considered negative.
Working condition
By moving the joystick leftward or by acting on key 51, the tilting
movement toward Trendelenburg position will be obtained (negative
angles).
The movement will be automatically stopped at limit switch (-90).
The same is valid for the opposite side of the joystick or for key 49.
By moving the joystick upward or by acting on key 50, the table
horizontal centering will be obtained.
None.

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Description
If the position of the longitudinal patient -carrying table is such to
require the return to central position during tilting, this movement
will automatically be activated along with the movement of the
seriograph carriage in order to keep the X-ray beam centered on the
patient.
During this phase of automatic return the tilting movement speed
decreases in order to allow the return of the patient-carrying table
without exceeding the collision limit.
If two opposite controls are activated at the same time from the
control panel and from the table push button panel the movement is
stopped.
The downward movement of this joystick is used as entrance/exit
function from the tomographic function as described in paragraph
6.7.1.

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6.8.5 Longitudinal and transverse centering of the patient-

carrying table
Function
Longitudinal and transverse centering of the patient-carrying table.
Application
This function allows to align the transverse and longitudinal axis of
the patient-carrying table to the X-ray beam.
Working condition
By moving the joystick upwards the transverse axis centering will be
obtained; by moving it downwards the longitudinal axis centering
will be obtained.
The movements are not allowed when the compressor is not in the
park position.

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6.8.6 Longitudinal and transverse movement of the patient-

carrying table
Function
Longitudinal and transverse movement of the patient-carrying table.
Application
These movements allow a range of:
1000 mm (head side) and 600 mm (feet side) longitudinally
115 mm (internal side) and 115 mm (external side) transversally.
These movements allow the centering of the organ to be tested with
respect to the X-ray beam.
Working condition
By moving the joystick leftward or by acting on key 52, the
patient-carrying table will move toward the head side of the table.
The movement will be automatically stopped at limit switch or in
case of collision, if any.
By moving the joystick rightward or by acting on key 53, the
patient-carrying table will move toward the feet side of the table.
The movement will be automatically stopped at limit switch or in
case of collision, if any.
By moving the joystick upward or by acting on key 54, the
patient-carrying table will move toward the internal side of the table.
The movement will be automatically stopped at limit switch.
By moving the joystick downward or by acting on key 55, the
patient-carrying table will move toward the external side of the table.
The movement will be automatically stopped at limit switch.

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The movements are not allowed when the compressor is not in the
park position.
Description
If the position of the longitudinal patient-carrying table is such to
require the return towards the central position during tilting, this
movement will be automatically activated along with the movement
of the seriograph carriage in order to keep the X-ray beam centered
on the patient.
When the table reaches the vertical or Trendelenburg position, the
patient carrying table reaches longitudinally the position aligned
with the table side beam.

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6.8.7 Compressor
Function
Compressor.
Application
The compression device is irreplaceable in the execution of the
digestive system tests.
Working condition
The compressor positioning takes place by means of two different
movements:
in/out movement of the compression cone with respect to the
X-ray beam
up/down movement of the compression cone with respect to the
patient-carrying table.
By moving joystick 48 downward, the compressor cone will be
aligned with the X-ray beam and then will carry out the downstroke
toward the patient.
By moving it upward, the compressor up-movement and then the
exit from the X-ray field will be obtained.
The device is designed to apply three different compressive forces:

with led of key 39 lit, a force equal to 6 kg will be applied
with led of key 40 lit, a force equal to 10 kg will be applied
with led of key 41 lit, a force equal to 14 kg will be applied.
When the cone gets in contact with the patient, the compressive
movement is automatically stopped according to the selected force.

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To modify the selection of the compressive force , push the selected

key. The relevant led is lit signalling the setting completion.
The following conditions are not possible:
no active led
more than one active led.
When the compressor is in a position other than the park position

the following conditions may occur:
Activation of hunting movement:
The compressor is automatically driven to the park position.
By releasing the hunting movement joystick the compressor
stops. Hunting will be activated only when the compressor has
reached the park position. This safety avoids any collision risk
between the cone and the patient.
Activation of movements of the patient-carrying table or of
the seriograph carriage:
Only if the compressor is in the compressive movement zone
(up/down):
the required movement is not activated
the compressor is raised with the following timings:
with the minimum compression force (6 kg)
raising motor activation time = 1sec
with the medium compression force (10 kg)
raising motor activation time = 1,5 sec
with the maximum compression force (14 kg)
raising motor activation time = 2 sec.
At the end of the timings above listed, the raising movement
is stopped and the control console emits an acustic signal.
Release and activate again the joystick to activate the
requested movement.
Of course, the raising movement of the compressor is a dead
man command. Therefore, if during the movement the
joystick is released, the movement stops.
Pressing again the joystick the raising movement re-starts
and will last for the total time above indicated, determined by
the compression force selected, without taking into
consideration the partial travel already carried out.
The 4 movements of the table top and the 2 movements of
the carriage will be free only after the complete raising time
for the selected compression force is elapsed.
This allows to carry out the patient movement with respect to the
X-ray beam, or vice versa, with no risk for the patient. Once the
required movement has been carried out, it will be possible to
activate compression again.

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The compressor movement is not allowed when the tomographic
function is active. The entrance into this function causes the
movement of the compressor towards the park position.
Description
The compression cone can be removed from the compressor device
by pulling the blocking knob B (Figure 5) and extracting it as
indicated by arrow b (Figure 5).
WARNING:
, In case the machine should stop working when the compressor cone is
in touch with the patient, the compressor cone itself can be removed by
unscrewing the emergency stop A (Figure 5). In this way, the cone can be
raised as shown by arrow a (Figure 5) thus freeing the patient.
B
a
A
Figure 5

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6.9 X-rays Scopy control
Function
Request of scopy- X-rays.
Application
The execution of a fluoroscopic test is necessary to locate the zone to
be radiographed.
Working condition
By pushing the right control on the pedal it is possible to obtain the
emission of the fluoroscopic radiation from the X-ray tube.
The Scopy control towards the generator is not allowed when the
following conditions occur:
cassette holding carriage not in park position
tube not at 0
preparation control active
collimator with size larger than the I.I. selected field (manual
mode or I.I. field selection lower than the present one)
"Free Selection" working place selected.

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6.10 Preparation X-rays control
Function
Request of Preparation and Graphy X-rays.
Application
The execution of a radiographic test is the main purpose of a
radiological equipment.
Working condition
By pushing the first release of the left control on the pedal it is
possible to obtain from the generator all those actions suitable to
prepare the X-ray tube to X-ray emission.
At the same time the equipment prepares some of its elements to
receive the radiation.
By pushing the second release of the left control on the pedal the
X-ray emission will be obtained.
The activation of the preparation control stops all movements
including the collimator manual movement. Only the hunting
movement during the tomography program is allowed.
The following programs of preparation X-rays are possible:
standard
fast sequence
tomography.
Each of these programs is characterised by different conditions and
timings.
Here below are the different phases of these programs exemplified by
some diagrams.

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The Preparation X-rays control to generator is not activated when the
following conditions are present:
no cassette in the seriograph
division program not selected
tube not at 0
collimator in manual mode.

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6.10.1 Standard program
1. Execution of the test preliminary phases:

- introduction of a cassette to be inserted into the cassette-holding
carriage
- insertion of the cassette -holding carriage into the seriograph
- selection of the division program.
2. First pedal release (preparation):
- carriage leaving the PARK position to reach the "exposure"
position
- movement of the limiting devices to the cassette size if this is
bigger than the I.I. size
- activation of the required exit preparation at the generator
- movement of the collimator axis towards the graphy size if this is
bigger than the I.I. size.
3. Second pedal release:
Activation of the exit 2nd release at the generator.
4. Presence entrance "generator ready":
Grid starting.
5. X-rays request:
The grid starting generates the beginning of the decrease of the X-ray
delay time. At the expiry of this time:
- activation of the exit "X-rays request" at the generator.
6. X-rays presence:
The entrance "X-rays presence" shall be present within a time equal
to 0.2 sec.
For a better comprehension of the above sequences, here below is the
scheme illustrating the "standard exposure" function and relevant alarm
messages which can be generated by anomalies occurred during the
sequence.

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6.10.1.1 Standard exposure flow diagram
Cassette tray park

Lead shutt. II or subdiv
Collimator II or subdiv.
Action by
joystick
reset
1st step:
Movement to exposure
position by:
- Cassette tray
- Lead shutters
- Collimator
Out "prep. request" ON

Final position
reached by:
- Cassette tray NO Alarm
- Lead shutters 060
- Collimator
within 8 sec.
YES
2 step to generator
nd NO
Alarm
Input "generat. Ready"
062
within 3 sec.
YES
Start grid movement
Decreasing delay
cell 230

Delay cel. 230 ended:
- Out "X-ray request" ON

Input "X-ray on" active NO Alarm
within 0.2 sec. 064
YES
Exposure present. 1st step: Alarm
Release foot switch YES 067
with input "X-ray on" 2nd step: Alarm
active 066
NO
Input "X-ray on" active YES Alarm
more than 6.5 sec. 065
NO
YES Release 1st and
2nd steps
with X-ray time ended
("X-ray ON" not active)
NO

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6.10.2 Fast sequence program
The sequences of this program are as follows:

carriage
- selection of the division program (except for Panoramic)
- selection of Fast Sequence function.
position
- activation of the exit "preparation request" at the generator
- starting of the grid movement.
Activation of the exit "2nd release" at the generator.
Activation of the required exit "X-rays" at the generator.
5. X-rays presence:
The entrance "X-rays presence" shall be present within a time equal
to 0.2 sec.
6. Program development:
The disappearance of the entrance "X-rays presence" causes:
- the switching off of the exit "X-rays request"
- the piloting of the carriage to the following "exposure" position.
7. Execution of the next radiography:
When the carriage has reached the "exposure" position, the X-rays
request is activated again.
At any time if the second release is off, the program is aborted, the
carriage ejected and the alarm 063 appears.
Any alarm takes place during the execution of a fast sequence program,
the program is aborted and the carriage ejected.
scheme showing the "fast sequence exposure" function and the relevant
alarm messages which can be generated by anomalies occurring during
the sequence.

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6.10.2.1 Rapid sequence program flow diagram
Selec. subdiv. & volet

Cassette tray park

1st step: Action of
Movement to exposure joystick alarm
position by: reset
- Cassette tray
- Lead shutters
- Collimator Progr. aborted
Out "prep. request" ON Tray to load
Start grid movement pos.

Final position reached
by:
- Lead shutters 061
- Collimator
within 8 sec.
YES
2 step to generator
nd NO
Alarm
062
within 3 sec.
YES
Out "X-ray request" ON

"X-ray ON" input active NO Alarm
within 0.2 sec. 064
YES
"X-ray ON" input
OFF (stop exposure) NO Alarm
within: 6.5 sec 065
- Out "X-ray req." OFF
YES
YES
End of program

NO
Foot switch released YES Alarm
with not ended program 063
NO
Tray in next exposure
position
"Exposure request"
output ON

YES "X-ray ON" input active NO Alarm Tray load or
within 3 sec. 064 park (cell 248)

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6.10.3 Tomography program

carriage
- selection of the division program
- selection of the tomographic function key
- activation of the tomographic positioning joystick
- selection of the requested angle and speed
- selection of the requested layer height.
position
- activation of the required exit "preparation" at the generator
- starting of the grid movement
- column moving to loading position.
Starting of the column for the tomography.
5. X-rays request:
Activation of the exit "X-rays request" at the generator when the
column enters the set tomography angle.
6. X-rays presence:
- the entrance "X-rays presence" shall be present within 0.2 sec
- if the entrance "X-rays presence" is off when the column is still in
the tomography angle, and therefore the X-rays request exit is
present, the alarm 068 will be visualised
- if the entrance "X-rays presence" is active for more than 0.2 sec
with respect to the opening of the exit "X-rays request", the alarm
069 will be visualised.
Keeping the second release pushed, the column returns to the centered
position. If the pedal is released, the column stops and it will be
necessary to push the centering joystick to return it to the centre.
It is possible to carry out a test tomographic movement, i.e. without the
X-rays request.

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Once all the parameters are set as described above, it will be necessary
to activate the centering joystick and then push the test push button.
scheme showing the "tomographic exposure" function and the relevant
the sequence.

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6.10.3.1 Tomography program flow diagram
Tomo ON
(ang+spe+subd)
Action of
centering
joystick
1st step:
Movement to exposure
position by:
- Tray, Shutters,
Collimator
Start grid movement
Column to load Action of
position reset
Out "prep. request" ON joystick

Final position
reached by:
- Lead shutters 060
- Collimator
within 8 sec.
YES
2nd step to generator NO
Alarm
062
within 3 sec.
YES
Start column
movement

Column in tomo angle

Input "X-ray on" active NO Alarm
within 0.2 sec. 064
YES
Tomography execution.
Input "X-ray on" OFF YES Alarm
with column in tomo 068
angle (X-ray requ. ON)
NO
X-ray on ON for more
YES Alarm
than 0.2 sec from tomo
069
end (X-ray request OFF)
NO
YES Release 1st and
2nd steps
with column centering
completed
NO
YES Action of centering
joystick. Column at 0

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NOTE:
* The following functions are possible only when the installation is
equipped with a digital image system. The code "DSI" appears on
display 5 (as shown in the figure) when the "digital working position"
is selected by the generator control panel. During the execution of a
test, the Mercury 332 will therefore carry out some phases other
than the ones described in the previous section.
6.11 Preparation X-rays digital control (DSI)
Function
Request of Preparation and Graphy X-rays in digital mode.
Application
Execution of a radiographical test in digital mode.
Working condition
By pushing the first left release on the pedal it is possible to obtain
all those actions from the generator suitable to prepare the X-ray
tube to X-ray emission.
By pushing the second left release on the pedal the X-ray emission
will be obtained.
The activation of the preparation control stops all the movements
including the collimator manual movement. Only the hunting
movement during the tomography program is allowed.
The following preparation X-rays programs are possible:
Digital radiography
Digital tomography.
Each of these programs is characterised by different conditions and
timings.
Here below are listed the different program phases exemplified by
some diagrams.

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The digital function entrance is not allowed when the following
conditions occur:
X-ray tube not at 0.

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6.11.1 Digital Radiography
The entrance into digital mode can take place with two different
seriograph conditions:
no set division
one set division.
Once the digital function has been selected, coming from the first
condition it will be possible to activate the carriage movement and the
collimator will take a size within 0 and the selected I.I. size.
Coming from the second condition, the carriage will stop in park position
until coming out of digital mode. In this second case led 38 is lit thus
advising the operator that a cassette is present in the seriograph and the
collimator can take a size within 0 and the smaller size between the size
of the selected I.I. and the size of the set division.

Activation of exit of "digital preparation" request at the generator.
3. Presence of "generator ready" entrance:
Activation of exit of "X-rays request" at the generator.
4. X-rays presence:
The entrance "X-rays presence" shall be present within 0.2 sec.

scheme showing the "digital radiography" function and the relevant
the sequence.

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6.11.2 Digital Radiography flow diagram
Digital mode ON
Cassette tray park
Action of
reset
joystick
1st step:
Out "prep. request" ON

2 step to generator
nd NO
Alarm
062
within 3 sec.
YES

"X-ray ON" input active NO Alarm
within 0.2 sec. 064
YES
Exposure present
DSI exposure sequence.

YES Release 1 or 2nd step
st
in any condition
NO

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6.11.3 Digital Tomography

- selection of the tomographic function key
- activation of the tomographic positioning joystick
- selection of the requested angle and speed
- selection of the requested layer height.
- activation of exit of "preparation" request at the generator
- column moving to loading position.
Starting of the column for the tomography.
5. X-rays request:
Activation of the exit "X-rays request" at the generator when the
column enters the set tomography angle.
6. X-rays presence:
- the entrance "X-rays presence" shall be present within 0.2 sec
- if the entrance "X-rays presence" is active for more than 0.2 sec
with respect to the opening of the exit "X-rays request", the alarm
069 will be visualised.
Keeping the second release pushed, the column returns to the centered
position. If the pedal is released, the column stops and it will be
necessary to push the centering joystick to return it to the center.
It is possible to carry out a test tomographic movement, i.e. without the
X-rays request.
Once all the parameters are set as described above, it will be necessary
to activate the centering joystick and then push the test push button.
scheme showing the "digital tomography" function and the relevant
the sequence.

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6.11.3.1 Digital Tomography flow diagram
Digital mode ON
Tomo ON (ang+speed)
Cassette tray park
Action of
centering
joystick
1st step:
Column to load posit. Action of
Out "prep. request" ON reset
joystick

2nd step to generator NO
Alarm
062
within 3 sec.
YES
Start column
movement

Column in tomo angle

Input "X-ray on"active NO Alarm
within 0.2 sec. 064
YES
X-ray on ON for more
YES Alarm
than 0.2 sec from tomo
069
end (X-ray request OFF)
NO
YES Release 1st and
2nd steps
with column centering
completed
NO
YES Action of centering
joystick. Column at 0

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Legenda MERCURY 332 commands
Control desk display "BUCKY"

Dis. 1 Angulation display 30 Subdivision 6 key
Dis. 2 SID display 31 Subdivision 3 key
Dis. 3 Tilting display 32 Subdivision 4 cross key
Dis. 4 Layer height display 33 Subdivision 2 key
Dis. 5 Cassette size display 34 Subdivision 4 line key
Dis. 6 Exposure display 35 Subdivision Full size key
36 Test key
1 Emergency key
37 Rapid sequence key
"COLL" 38 Cassette ejection and insertion key
39 Compression 7kg key
2 Collimator HOLD mode key
3 Collimator closed pilot light
4 Collimator bulb key
5 Collimator MANUAL mode key JOYSTICK
6 Collimator AUTOMATIC mode key
42 Collimator joystick
"TV" 43 Angulation and centering joystick
44 Scanning and SID joystick
7 Manual fluoro kV increase key
45 Tilting, centering and tomography joystick
8 Manual fluoro kV decrease key
46 Table top centering joystick
9 Monitor contrast increase key
47 Longitudinal and transversal table top joystick
10 Monitor contrast decrease key
48 Compressor joystick
11 Monitor brightness increase key
12 Monitor brightness decrease key TSO
13 Fluoro manual/automatic kV key
49 Tilting vertical side key
14 I.B. Zoom (Max field) key
50 Tilting horizontal side key
15 Horizontal scan reverse key
51 Tilting trendelenburg side key
16 I.B. Zoom (Medium field) key
52 Longitudinal table top head side key
17 Vertical scan reverse key
53 Longitudinal table top foot side key
18 I.B. Zoom (Min field) key
54 Transversal table top internal side view
"TOMO" 55 Transversal table top external side view
56 Collimator bulb key
19 Tomography mode key
57 Cassette In/Out key
20 Tomo standard mode key
21 Tomography low speed key Collimator keyboard
22 Tomography high speed key
58 Collimator height open key
23 Tomography angle 7 key
59 Collimator height close key
60 Collimator width open key
61 Collimator width close key
27 Automatic layer height key
Footswitch
28 Layer height increase key
29 Layer height decrease key 62 Preparation and exposure foot switch
63 Fluoroscopy foot switch Figure 6

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Diagnosis
7 DIAGNOSIS
The Mercury 332 software is designed to diagnose some anomalous or
dangerous situations which may occur to the equipment.
When one or more of these diagnosis situations take place, the table
movements are stopped and the controls to accessories blocked. Panel
displays 1 and 2 show the flashing number referred to the alarm
accompanied by an acoustic signal.
The alarms are subdivided into three groups:
Collisions
By activating one or more movement controls it is possible to reach
the collision safety limit set by the technician during the installation
phase; the collision safety limit creates a software imaginary barrier
which cannot be overcome from any side of the equipment.
In this case, on displays 1 and 2 the blinking message COLLIS
appears. On display 3 instead a two digit number indicates which
part of the equipment has reached the collision position and which
part of the room is involved. The first digit indicates the part of the
equipment that has reached the collision position, while the second
digit indicates the obstacle as described in the following table.
To alert the operator that some of the movements may be disabled,
the blinking message COLLIS is displayed until a joystick is
depressed.
After pressing and releasing the joystick, the display returns to its
normal condition.
Pressing again a command, the COLLIS message re-appears until the
collision position is cleared.
1st digit = organ 2nd digit = obstacle

1 Pat. carrying table-head side 1 Left wall
2 Patient carrying table - feet 2 Right wall
side
3 Headphone 3 Ceiling
4 Column 4 Floor
5 Seriograph carriage
When the collision-proof software barrier is reached the movement is

blocked; only the movements taking away the equipment from the
dangerous position can be activated.
During the collision situation, the Scopy, Preparation and Graphy
functions are however allowed.

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Diagnosis
Operating alarms
The alarms of this group are generated by operating errors due to
incorrect manoeuvres of the operator or to malfunctions of external
accessories.
As these alarms do not generate any dangerous or risky situation for
the patient, the operator and the equipment itself, they can be reset
without switching off the installation.
By moving joystick 43 downward twice, the first movement stops the
acoustic signal, the second one resets the alarm.
Alarm caused by failures or malfunctions

The alarms of this group are generated by failures to components of
the equipment. As these situations might generate dangerous or
risky situations for the patient, the operator or the equipment itself,
the alarms of this group cannot be reset.
It will be necessary to switch off the equipment and call the
technician to remove the failure causes.

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Diagnosis
7.1 Collision messages
7.1.1 COLLIS 03
This message appears when an equipment (for example a pendant)

installed in the room is not in park position.
The equipment movements, except for the four movements of the
patient-carrying table are not allowed.
When a pendant, if any, is taken to park position again, the message is
automatically reset.
7.1.2 COLLIS from 011 to 052
These messages will be automatically removed if the condition which has

generated the alarm disappears (see previous paragraph).

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Diagnosis
7.2 Alarms
All the alarms listed here below are visualised as Err flashing on display
1 followed by a flashing code on display 2.
It may occur that when the equipment is switched on the following alarm
appears:
Err 085
This alarm is generated when the equipment is switched off with
tomographic function active.
If the column is at 0 the layer is automatically restored to film level;
once this position has been reached the alarm 085 is reset.
If the column is not at 0, joystick 43 shall be moved upward to restore
its vertical position.
Now the layer is automatically restored to film level; once this position
has been reached, the alarm 085 is reset.
When the alarm 085 appears, the seriograph carriage and hunting
movements are not allowed. Only the column centering will be allowed.
Resettable Non-resettable
Description
alarms alarms
03 Possible ceiling suspension non in park
011 Collision between head side table top and left wall
013 Collision between head side table top and ceiling
014 Collision between head side table top and floor
022 Collision between foot side table top and right wall
023 Collision between foot side table top and ceiling
024 Collision between foot side table top and floor
031 Collision between tube and left wall
032 Collision between tube and right wall
033 Collision between tube and ceiling
034 Collision between tube and floor
041 Collision between column and left wall
042 Collision between column and right wall
043 Collision between column and ceiling
044 Collision between column and floor
051 Collision between scanning and left beam
052 Collision between scanning and right beam

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Diagnosis
Description
alarms alarms
060 In X-ray standard program, if
cassettes tray
collimator axes
iris (when provided)
lead shutters
do not reach the exposure position within 8 sec.
061 In X-ray rapid sequence program, if
cassettes tray
collimator axes
iris (when provided)
lead shutters
do not reach the exposure position within 8 sec.
062 Input "generator ready" not present within 3 sec.
063 In X-ray rapid sequence program: program interrupted
064 The "X-ray on" input is not present within 0.2 sec. starting
from the exposure or fluoroscopy X-ray request
065 "X-ray on" input active for more than 6.5 sec.
066 In X-ray standard program: second step opened while the
"X-ray on" input is on
067 In X-ray standard program: first step opened while the
"X-ray on" input is on
068 In tomography X-ray program: "X-ray on" input is
disactivated while the X-ray request is on
069 In tomography X-ray program: "X-ray on" input is not
disactivated within 0.2 sec. starting from the X-ray request
opening
070 The compressor does not reach the park position within 28
sec. from the tomography program selection
071 The column does not reach the 0 position within 10 sec.
from the tomography program selection
072 The layer does not reach the 80 mm position within 12 sec.
from the tomography program selection
073 The scanning does not reach the safety range position
within 10 sec. from the tomography program selection
074 The SID does not reach the 1140 mm position within 20
sec. from the tomography program selection
080 Table power emergency (K1L)
081 Serial changer power emergency (K11M - K12M)
082 Low power supply voltage recognized by a dedicated input
085 Layer non at film level at switching on
087 Lead shutters in movement without enable
090 Checksum error. EEPROM or RAM defective

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Diagnosis
Description
alarms alarms
091 Angulation mov. reached the position max. error (cell 311)
093 Tilting movement reached the position max. error (cell 339)
095 Lead shutters mov. reached the position max. error
(cell 367)
096 Cassettes tray mov. reached the position max. error
(cell 381)
097 Cassettes tray transv. mov. reached the pos. max. error
(cell 395)
101 "Angulation" potentiometer over the SW min. limit
102 "Angulation" potentiometer over the SW max. limit
103 "Scanning" potentiometer over the SW min. limit
104 "Scanning" potentiometer over the SW max. limit
105 "Tilting" potentiometer over the SW min. limit
106 "Tilting" potentiometer over the SW max. limit
109 "Longitudinal table top" potentiometer over the SW min.
limit
110 "Longitudinal table top" potentiometer over the SW max.
limit
111 "Transversal table top" potentiometer over the SW min.
limit
112 "Transversal table top" potentiometer over the SW max.
limit
113 "SID" potentiometer over the SW min. limit
114 "SID" potentiometer over the SW max. limit
115 "Layer" potentiometer over the SW min. limit
116 "Layer" potentiometer over the SW max. limit
117 "Width collimator" potentiometer over the SW min. limit
118 "Width collimator" potentiometer over the SW max. limit
119 "Height collimator" potentiometer over the SW min. limit
120 "Height collimator" potentiometer over the SW max. limit
121 "Iris collimator" potentiometer over the SW min. limit
122 "Iris collimator" potentiometer over the SW max. limit
125 "Width cassette" potentiometer over min. SW limit
126 "Width cassette" potentiometer over max. SW limit
127 "Height cassette" potentiometer over min. SW limit
128 "Height cassette" potentiometer over max. SW limit
129 "Transversal cassettes tray" potent. over the SW min. limit

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Diagnosis
Description
alarms alarms
130 "Transversal cassettes tray" potent. over the SW max. limit
191 "Angulation" potentiometer non moving with command on
193 "Tilting" potentiometer non moving with command on
195 "Lead shutters" encoder non moving with command on
196 "Cassettes tray" encoder non moving with command on
197 "Transv. cassette tray" potent. non moving with
command on
201 "Angulation" potentiometer moving without command
202 "Scanning" potentiometer moving without command
203 "Tilting" potentiometer moving without command
205 "Longitudinal table top" potent. moving without command
206 "Transversal table top" potentiometer moving without
command
207 "SID" potentiometer moving without command
208 "Layer" potentiometer moving without command
209 "Width collimator" potentiometer moving without command
210 "Height collimator" potentiometer moving without
command
211 "Iris collimator" potentiometer moving without command
213 "Width cassette" potentiometer moving without command
214 "Height cassette" potentiometer moving without command
215 "Transversal cassettes tray" potent. moving without
command
217 Longit. table top movement reaches the position error
218 Transversal table top movement reaches the position error
219 Scanning movement reaches the position error
220 SID movement reaches the position error
221 "Compressor out" joystick off but SF (X03 pin 16) input on
222 "Compressor out" joystick on but SF (X03 pin 16) input off
223 "Compressor in" joystick off but SF (X03 pin 03) input on
224 "Compressor in" joystick on but SF (X03 pin 03) input off
225 "Compressor downwards" joystick off but SF (X03 pin 04)
input on
226 Compressor down direct. command on but the SF input
not active
227 "Compr. upwards" joystick off but SF (X03 pin 17) input on

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Diagnosis
Description
alarms alarms
228 "Compr. upwards" joystick on but SF (X03 pin 17) input off
231 No joystick on but SF circuit open
232 One or more joysticks on but SF circuit close
238 SF input to the controller open at switching on
239 Inputs to the controller closed at switching on
240 Angulation or tilting SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP OFF
241 Angulation or scanning SF OK-controller serial bit /
main mP ON
242 Foot side scanning SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP OFF
243 Foot side scanning SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP ON
244 Head side scanning SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP OFF
245 Head side scanning SF head side scanning SF OK
246 Foot side table top SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP OFF
247 Foot side table top SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP ON
248 Head side table top SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP OFF
249 Head side table top SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP ON
250 Table top in SF OK - controller serial bit / main mP OFF
251 Table top in SF OK - controller serial bit / main mP ON
252 Table top out SF OK - controller serial bit / main mP OFF
253 Table top out SF OK - controller serial bit / main mP ON
254 SID downwards SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP OFF
255 SID downwards SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP ON
256 SID upwards SF OK - controller serial bit / main mP OFF
257 SID upwards SF OK - controller serial bit / main mP ON
258 Compressor in SF OK - controller serial bit / main mP OFF
259 Compressor in SF OK - controller serial bit / main mP ON
260 Compressor out SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP OFF
261 Compressor out SF OK - controller serial bit / main mP ON

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Diagnosis
Description
alarms alarms
262 Compr. downwards SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP OFF
263 Compr. downwards SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP ON
264 Compr. upwards SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP OFF
265 Compressor upwards SF OK - controller serial bit /
main mP ON
270 SF closed angulation or tilting movement ON
271 SF closed foot side scanning movement ON
272 SF closed head side scanning movement ON
273 SF closed foot side table top movement ON
274 SF closed head side table top movement ON
275 SF closed table top in movement ON
276 SF closed table top out movement ON
277 SF closed SID downwards movement ON
278 SF closed SID upwards movement ON
279 SF closed compressor in movement ON
280 SF closed compressor out movement ON
281 SF closed compressor downwards movement ON
282 SF closed compressor upwards movement ON
907 Joystick or key closed at switching on
910 No data receiving
915 Control desk does not data receive
999 RAM lost data

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Cleaning and disinfection
8 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION

In order to assure proper cleaning and hygiene, carefully follow the
instructions here after provided.
WARNING:
, Disconnect from the mains before
cleaning the unit.
Do not allow liquids and water to enter inside the unit, to prevent
from short circuits and corrosion of inner parts.
Clean the painted surfaces using

only a damp cloth and neutral
detergents. Take care to dry the
parts with a dry cloth. Do not use
corrosive solvents (alcohol,
gasoline)
Clean the covers, the table top, the foot rest and the accessories using
only a damp cloth.
Periodically and when necessary decontaminate the compressor cone,

the table top, the handle, the legs support and the footrest using a 2%
solution of Glutharaldeid.

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Maintenance
9 MAINTENANCE
As for all the electrical devices, in addition to proper use this unit also
requires periodical checks and maintenance. This precautions will
insure a safe and efficient performance of the device.
The preventive maintenance consists of checks that can be carried out

directly by the operator as outlined in the following table.
The checks that can be carried out directly by the operator are the
following:
Proper functioning of the pilot lights and LED's of the control desk
Proper functioning of the joysticks and keys of the control desk and
on the keyboard located on the side of the table
Check for damage on the device and on the labels
Check that no residual of contrast liquids are left on the device
Check that all movements are soft of noise-free.
WARNING:
, If any of the above checks give negative results, the operator must
contact Villa Sistemi Medicali authorised service centres.

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MAINTENANCE LOG-BOOK
This log-book has to be filled in by the authorized engineer after installation

and after performing the preventive or corrective maintenance visits.
Installation: Date ........... Technician ...................
Maintenance: Date ............. Technician ...................
Cause .............................................
Cause .............................................
Cause .............................................
Cause .............................................
Cause .............................................
Cause .............................................

Cod. 6968903303_Rev.3
VILLA SISTEMI MEDICALI S.p.a.

Via Delle Azalee, 3
20090 Buccinasco (MI) - ITALY
Tel. (+39) 02 48859.1
Fax (+39) 02 4881844

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MERCURY 332

Rev. Date Page/s Modification description

0 20.07.98 - Document approval

2 13.11.00 i, ii, 7, 13, 24 New collimator type

3 20.12.01 All New manual layout

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The remote controlled table Mercury 332 is a radiological device which

The appliance must be used strictly following the procedures described

Mercury 332 is an electromedical appliance and may be used only

The user is responsible for complying with the legal requirements

1.1 Icons appearing in the manual

Indicates a NOTE; the utmost attention shall be devoted to the

Indicates a WARNING; paragraphs marked with this icon cover

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Villa Sistemi Medicali designs and produces equipment that conform

Villa Sistemi Medicali declines all responsibility if:

Only persons authorised by Villa Sistemi Medicali may perform

Only authorised persons may remove the protection panels of the

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The system has not been designed to be used in presence of vapours,

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Non conforming instruments whose low immunity to electromagnetic

2.2 Environment and disposal risks

A number of machine parts contain materials and liquids that upon

Villa Sistemi Medicali will not be responsible for the disposal of

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Type B insulation device with type B applied parts

R S T Three phase line connection point

Attention: check accompanying documentation

Attention: hands off

Symbols used in the keyboard are explained in the chapter describing

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3.1 Identification labels

Label with characteristics of

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The remote controlled Mercury 332 table is the natural evolution of

The Mercury 332 is a universal table for radiological diagnosis built to

The Mercury 332 is controlled from a console located in a radiation

The Mercury 332, completely remote-controlled table, tomographic,

The Mercury 332 also features, besides the traditional electronic

The standard model Mercury 332 is equipped with a computerised

The equipment identification code depends on the collimator type, the

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The Mercury 332 is equipped with both standard and optional

Ref. Description Delivery

A Patient foot rest Standard

B Shoulder and head support Standard

C Patient support handle (N2 pieces) Standard

D Leg support (N2 pieces) Optional

E Compression belt tightener Optional

All the available accessories are easily attachable and mounted on

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4.1 Technical features