GE Healthcare

OEC 9900 Elite

®

Workstation and C-Arm Operator Manual Update

5193931-100
Rev 4
© 2006
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Revision History
Rev Date Change Description
1 June 2007 Development Release
2 August 2007 Development Release
3 Nov 2007 Development Release
4 Nov 2007 Manufacturing Release

CAUTION
US Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician.

IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT.

This manual may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the written permission of GE Healthcare.
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The contents of this document are accurate at the time of publication. However, changes in design and additional features can, at
any time, be incorporated in the hardware and software and may not be reflected in this version of the document. Contact GE
Healthcare Technical Support for clarification, if discrepancies arise.

The OEC 9900 Elite is manufactured under the following U.S. Patents: 5283808, 5426683, 5503416, 5506882, 5583909, 5596228,
5619261, 5661775, 5802719, 6142667, 6175614, 6310982, 6330299, 6574307. U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending.

GE OEC Medical Systems, a General Electric company, going to market as GE Healthcare.

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Table of Contents
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................................6
System Compliance..............................................................................................................................................................................6
Updated Safety Information.............................................................................................................................................................6
Electromagnetic Compatibility Statement...........................................................................................................................6
Essential Performance Criteria..................................................................................................................................................7
Workstation Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)...................................................................................................................7
Changes in Workstation Operation.........................................................................................................................................7
First Time Workstation Setup.....................................................................................................................................................7
Starting, Shutting Down, and Restarting the System .....................................................................................................8
Starting the System ..................................................................................................................................................................8
Shutting Down the System....................................................................................................................................................8
Restarting the System .............................................................................................................................................................9
Startup Checklist ..............................................................................................................................................................................9
Shutdown Checklist ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Transport and Storage Checklist........................................................................................................................................... 11
Immediate Workstation Shutdown ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Power Loss and System Restart ............................................................................................................................................ 13
System Lockups............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Updated Workstation Screens and Functions...................................................................................................................... 14
Login – Logout................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Current Patient............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Patient Information Screen................................................................................................................................................ 15
Scheduled Exams ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Update Schedule – Schedule Filter................................................................................................................................. 18
Change Current Patient....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Saved Exams................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Dose Display.................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Skin Dose or Entrance Air Kerma .................................................................................................................................... 22
Dose-Area Product (DAP) .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Dose Summary .............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Live Dose Rate and Cumulative Dose Information....................................................................................................... 24
Image Directory – Damaged Thumbnail ........................................................................................................................... 25
Image Directory – Saving Dose Summary Information.............................................................................................. 25
Creating a Dose Summary Image for the Current Patient................................................................................. 25
Creating a Dose Summary Image for a Saved Patient......................................................................................... 26
Image Directory – Reviewing Subtracted Cine Runs ................................................................................................... 26
Copying (Archiving) Patient Information ............................................................................................................................ 26
CD/DVD Options Screen ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
Reviewing and Copying Images from a CD/DVD........................................................................................................... 30
Copying Multiple Patients to a Single Disk........................................................................................................................ 31
Multi-session Disk Types...................................................................................................................................................... 32

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Successful Subtraction Imaging............................................................................................................................................ 33

Maximum Cine Recording Time............................................................................................................................................. 33
Swap Key ( )................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Diacritic Keys .................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
External Connections.................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Connecting a Device to Workstation Connector ..................................................................................................... 36
Workstation Notes, Cautions and Warnings ......................................................................................................................... 36
Service Only Anatomical Profile............................................................................................................................................. 36
Pulsed Fluoro Modes and Dose Reduction ....................................................................................................................... 36
Footswitch Model or Mode Mismatches ............................................................................................................................ 37
Multiple Switch Presses.............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Extended Exposure Feature..................................................................................................................................................... 38
Ambient Room Light Compensation.................................................................................................................................... 38
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Approved Cleaning Agents................................................................................................................................................. 39
C-Arm Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................................................................................................................................... 40
C-Arm Battery Charging Guidelines..................................................................................................................................... 40
C-Arm Sleep Mode........................................................................................................................................................................ 41
OEC 9900 EliteMD C-Arm Fast Stop and Motion Stop Buttons .................................................................................. 42
Fast Stop Buttons ................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Motion Stop Button................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Maximum C-arm Motorized Rotational Speed ............................................................................................................... 43
C-Arm Unexpected Power Loss ............................................................................................................................................. 43
X-ray Switch Security Error ...................................................................................................................................................... 44
Alarm Reset ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Dose Rate Information ............................................................................................................................................................... 44
Source to Skin Distance ............................................................................................................................................................. 44
Workstation and C-Arm Messages ............................................................................................................................................ 45
Error Recovery Steps................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Labels and Icons ................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Updated Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 54
Environmental Conditions ........................................................................................................................................................ 54
X-ray Source Assembly .............................................................................................................................................................. 54
Classification Type........................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Visual and Audible X-ray Indication..................................................................................................................................... 55
Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
9-inch Standard C-Arm........................................................................................................................................................ 56
12-inch Standard C-Arm ..................................................................................................................................................... 57
9-inch Super C-Arm ............................................................................................................................................................... 58
Workstation............................................................................................................................................................................... 59

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Communication Center Contact Information........................................................................................................................ 60

Ordering Disposable and Accessory Items....................................................................................................................... 60
Phone ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Fax ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
On-line................................................................................................................................................................................................ 60

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Overview
This update provides additional information about your OEC 9900 Elite Workstation and C-Arm.
The information in this update is provided in addition to the information found in your Operator
Manuals and is provided to help you better understand the operation of the system. This update
covers a variety of items related to upgrades made to the hardware and software of the
Workstation and C-Arm. The information is organized as follows.
• Workstation Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
• Starting, Shutting Down, and Restarting the System
• Startup, Shutdown, Transport Checklists
• Updated Workstation Screens and Functions
• Workstation Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
• C-Arm Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
• Workstation and C-Arm Messages
• Labels and Icons
• Ordering Disposable and Accessory Items

Refer to the table of contents for a complete list.

System Compliance
The OEC 9900 Elite Workstation Operator Manual and the 9900 Elite C-Arm Operator Manual
incorrectly refer to regulation IEC 60601-2-43. The correct regulation is 21 CFR 1020.30 in all
instances.

Updated Safety Information

Electromagnetic Compatibility Statement
This equipment may generate and use radio frequency energy. The equipment must be installed
and used according to the manufacturer’s instructions in order to avoid radio frequency
interference. If this equipment generates or receives interference do the following to correct the
problem:
• Verify that the equipment is the cause by turning the system on and off.
• In the event of unintended motor actuation, immediately remove power to the
equipment.
• In the event of unintended X-ray actuation, immediately remove power to the equipment.
• Reorient the equipment until the interference stops.
• Relocate the equipment with respect to other equipment in the room.
• Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that the equipment and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.
• Use only input/output (I/O) cables supplied by GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc.

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• Mobile imaging equipment has the potential to emit electromagnetic radiation that may
interfere with the safe operation of other medical equipment. Conversely, other medical
equipment, including RF communications equipment, may emit electromagnetic
radiation that interferes with the mobile imaging system.

Essential Performance Criteria

The system is designed to perform its intended function during normal operation. In the presence
of electromagnetic interference some degradation of displayed live video may occur but the
system will return to normal operation when the interference is eliminated. Any loss of function
will be readily apparent to the operator and will not cause a safety hazard. Electromagnetic
interference will not cause permanent damage to the system.

Workstation Uninterruptible Power Supply

(UPS)
The OEC 9900 Elite Workstation now contains an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The UPS
provides emergency backup power to the Workstation in the event of an unexpected power loss.
If power is unexpectedly lost, the UPS allows the system time to save current images and to
shutdown normally.

Changes in Workstation Operation

The UPS does not change normal operation of the Workstation.

First Time Workstation Setup

The first time the Workstation is set up or after an extended time in storage, the batteries in the
UPS need several hours to charge before the UPS can be completely effective in case of an
unexpected power loss.
Charging of the UPS batteries begins automatically when the Workstation is plugged in and does
not affect operation of the Workstation.
If the Workstation is connected to a compatible C-Arm, the C-Arm could require several hours to
charge its batteries after the system is plugged in initially or after an extended period in storage.
Note: For more information on C-Arm charging times and requirements, refer to “C-Arm
Battery Charging Guidelines” in this update and to the information on powering on and
battery charging in the C-Arm Operator Manual.

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Starting, Shutting Down, and Restarting the System

The UPS does not affect the normal starting, shutting down, and restarting of the system,

Starting the System

Caution
Data loss can occur if the system startup sequence is interrupted. Do not press the power
switch or unplug the Workstation until system startup is complete. System startup is complete
when the Login screen or the Patient Information screen is displayed on the right monitor.
Wait for the system startup sequence to complete before pressing the power switch to
shutdown the system. UPS protection is not active until the system has completed the startup
sequence.
1. To start the system, press the power switch located on the front of the system.

Figure 1. Workstation Power Switch (1)

2. The switch lights up as the system starts up.

Shutting Down the System

1. To shut the system down normally, press the power switch on the front of the system.
2. The power switch begins to blink as the system shuts down. A shutdown message is
displayed on the right monitor. Shutdown time varies according to what the system
was doing when the power switch was pressed. The power switch continues to blink
until the system has shutdown successfully and then turns off. Shutdown should take
8 to 15 seconds.
Caution
If the system fails to shutdown normally, call for service.
Note: Once the system shutdown message is displayed on the right monitor, the shutdown
cannot be aborted. You must wait for the shutdown to finish before you can restart the
system.
Note: Because the system contains a UPS, shutting down using the power switch does not
completely remove power from the system. To remove power, shutdown the system
and unplug the system from the wall socket after normal shutdown is complete. Never
unplug the power cord until shutdown is complete and power is off.

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Restarting the System

1. To restart the Workstation, shutdown the system normally using the power switch on
the front of the system. A shutdown message is displayed on the right monitor and
the power switch blinks as the system shuts down. The power switch continues
blinking until the system shuts down successfully and then turns off.
2. After the system shuts down, wait 10 seconds and then press the power switch to
restart the system.
The power switch lights up as the system starts up.
Note: If you do not wait 10 seconds before restarting the system, the system may fail to
restart properly and some functions including the ability to take X-rays may be
disabled. If the system does not restart properly, you must shutdown the system again,
wait the required 10 seconds, and restart the system.

Startup Checklist
Use the following checklist when preparing the OEC 9900 Elite system for use.
1. Place the C-Arm and Workstation in a position that leaves the various cables and
connectors easily accessible and from which the system can easily be moved into
position for use.
2. Check the cables and connectors for breaks, wear, bent pins, or prongs, or any other
damage. Do not use worn or damaged cables.
3. Plug the interconnect cable from the Workstation into the interconnect socket on the
C-Arm.
4. Plug handswitches and/or footswitches into the appropriate sockets on the C-Arm
interface panel.
5. If you are using a 9900 EliteMD C-Arm, plug the Remote User Interface (RUI) into the
RUI connector on the C-Arm interface panel. Refer to “Connecting the Remote User
Interface” and “Orientation” in the OEC 9900 EliteMD C-Arm Operator Manual
Supplement for detailed instructions on connecting the C-Arm and RUI.
6. Plug the Workstation power cord into an appropriate wall socket.
Caution
Cords and cables connected to the Workstation and C-Arm can become trip and/or snag
hazards in the work area. Make sure that all cords and cables are routed to eliminate trip
and/or snag hazards. Personnel working around the Workstation and C-Arm should be aware
of all cords and cables whenever they move around the system or the system is moved.
7. Press the power switch on the Workstation to start the system. The switch lights up
as the system starts up. The C-Arm initializes at the same time.
8. When start up is complete you will see a log-in screen if password protection is
enabled. Enter your password and select OK.
Note: If the Workstation fails to start normally, turn the Workstation off and check all the
cable connections. Restart the Workstation. If the Workstation still fails to start, call for
service.
9. Check C-Arm operation using the C-Arm control panel.
− Move the C-arm through its complete range of motion both orbital and
rotational making sure that motion is smooth without binding or rough
motion.

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− If you are using a 9900 EliteMD (motor driven) C-Arm, squeeze the collision
detector and verify that a collision message is displayed and that all motion is
stopped.
10. If you are using an RUI with a 9900 EliteMD (motor driven) C-Arm, move the system into
position for use and orient the RUI to the C-Arm and the patient. Refer to “Orientation”
in the OEC 9900 EliteMD C-Arm Operator Manual Supplement for detailed instructions
on orienting the C-Arm and RUI.
11. Check the imaging system.
− Put on appropriate personal protective equipment, lead apron, etc.
− Make sure that no unprotected people are in the immediate vicinity and place
a radio opaque object in the X-ray field. Take a 1 second fluoro image.
− During the shot, make sure that the values for shot time, dose rate, and
cumulative dose displayed in the bottom right corner of the left monitor are
greater than 0.
− Check the image quality.
− Check image manipulation: rotation, flip vertical, flip horizontal.
− Open, close, and rotate the iris and leaf collimators.
− Check any other modes of operation, such as Subtraction, etc., that will be
used during the proposed clinical procedure.
12. If the system fails any of the checks, do not proceed with clinical use of the system.
Call for service.
13. If the system passes all of the checks, it is ready for clinical use.
14. Enter patient information and proceed with use.

Shutdown Checklist
Use this checklist when shutting down the OEC 9900 Elite system after use.
1. For the C-Arm, return all moving assemblies to their most compact positions. Lower
the vertical column and retract the cross-arm. On systems with an L-arm, orient the
L-arm vertically and down. For a motorized C-Arm, move the Image Intensifier (II) to
the 0,0 position (vertical with no orbital or rotational deflection).
2. If password protection is enabled on the Workstation, press the Logout ( ) key to
log out of the Workstation.
3. Press the power switch on the front of the system. The power switch begins to blink
as the system shuts down. A shutdown message is displayed on the right monitor.
Shutdown time varies according to what the system was doing when the power
switch was pressed. The power switch continues to blink until the system has
shutdown successfully and then turns off. Shutdown should take 8 to 15 seconds.
Caution
If the system fails to shutdown normally, call for service.
4. Disconnect the Workstation power cord from the AC outlet, coil it, and store it on the
Workstation.
5. If you are using an RUI with a 9900 EliteMD C-Arm, disconnect the RUI cable from the
C-Arm connector panel and store the RUI and cable on the Workstation.

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Warning
If your C-Arm uses a Remote User Interface (RUI) make sure the RUI is disconnected from
the system before you move the C-Arm to another location. Failure to disconnect the RUI
can result in damage to the RUI and the RUI connector.
6. Disconnect any switch cables from the C-Arm connector panel and store the cables
and switches on the C-Arm.
7. Disconnect the C-Arm interconnect cable, coil it, and store it on the Workstation.
8. Shutdown is complete.

Transport and Storage Checklist

Use this checklist to prepare the OEC 9900 Elite System for transport to another area for use or
for storage.
Note: Refer to “Setup and Positioning” in the OEC 9900 Elite Workstation Operator Manual
and “Mechanical Positioning” in the OEC 9900 C-Arm Operator Manual for detailed
information on moving the Workstation and C-Arm.
Caution
Two people should maintain control of the Workstation or C-Arm when moving up or down an
incline. Do not move the Workstation or C-Arm over inclines greater than 10°. Do not move
the Workstation or C-Arm up or down stairs or steps. Do not lock the Workstation or C-Arm in
place on an incline greater than 5°.
1. Make sure all cables and connectors are properly stored on the Workstation and C-
Arm.
2. Latch the Workstation monitors into transport position by facing them to the front
and locking them into the monitor latch.
3. On the C-Arm, lock all movable mechanical assembly brakes including: the C-arm
orbital rotation brake; the flip flop brake; the wig wag brake; the L-arm and horizontal
cross arm brakes.
4. Make sure all handles on the Workstation and C-Arm are secure.
5. Make sure the brakes on the C-Arm and Workstation are working correctly and set
for transport prior to moving the system.
6. Make sure the steering handles on the C-Arm are operating correctly.
7. Move the C-Arm by unlocking the wheel brakes and pushing on the steering handles.
Make sure that the wheels roll smoothly.
8. Move the Workstation by placing the Workstation wheel brakes in transport position
and pushing on the Workstation handles. Make sure that the wheels roll smoothly.
9. Once you have reached your destination apply the wheel brakes to the Workstation
and C-Arm.
Note: Refer to “Technical Specifications” in the OEC 9900 Elite Workstation Operator Manual
and the OEC 9900 Elite C-Arm Operator Manual for information on environmental
requirements for storage of the Workstation and C-Arm.

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Immediate Workstation Shutdown

Caution
Using the UPS power switch for immediate shutdown of the system does not allow the
Workstation to complete a controlled shutdown and may result in lost or corrupted data and
software.
Under normal conditions the Workstation should always be shutdown using the power switch on
the front of the Workstation. If, however, a situation arises that requires the immediate shutdown
of the system or the normal shutdown does not complete properly, the Workstation is equipped
with a UPS power switch.

Figure 2. UPS Power Switch

Pressing the UPS power switch disconnects the Workstation from the internal UPS and turns the
UPS off. When the UPS is turned off, the Workstation immediately powers off and an alarm
sounds. Press the UPS power switch again to silence the alarm.
Note: Removing power from Workstation also removes power from any attached compatible
C-Arm.

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Power Loss and System Restart

When the system loses AC power unexpectedly, by being accidentally unplugged or from some
other unexpected power loss, a message is displayed on the Workstation monitor informing the
operator that an AC power loss has occurred and that the Workstation will shutdown in 20 to 25
seconds. A countdown is shown on the monitor and unless AC power is restored the system
begins a normal shutdown at the end of the specified time.
If the Workstation was in operation at the time of the AC power loss, the power switch remains in
the on position. You can either leave the switch on and the Workstation will automatically restart
when AC power is restored or you can turn the power switch off by pressing it. If you turn the
power switch off, press the power switch when AC power is restored to restart the Workstation.

System Lockups
Should the system unexpectedly become unresponsive or lockup, restart the Workstation to
return the system to normal operating condition. Refer to “Restarting the System” in this Update
for detailed instructions for restarting the Workstation. If the system fails to respond or continues
to lockup call for service.

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Updated Workstation Screens and

Functions
Since publication of the 9900 Elite Workstation Operator Manual several screens have been
changed or updated. Changes and updates are described in the following sections.

Login – Logout
The Workstation can be configured to require users to login with a password before they can use
any Workstation functions. Refer to “System Setup” in the 9900 Elite Workstation Operator
Manual for information on configuring the Workstation for password protection.
1. If the Workstation is configured for password protection, a Login screen similar to the
following is displayed when the system starts up or when the screen saver has been
activated.

Figure 3. Login Screen

2. Enter the password assigned to the Workstation and select OK.
The Workstation finishes starting up or closes the screen saver and is ready for use.
Note: Until the correct password is entered and accepted by the Workstation, X-rays and all
switches and remotes are disabled.
When you have finished using the Workstation you can logout by pressing the Logout key, ,
or simply by shutting down the Workstation. When you press the logout key a confirmation
dialog is displayed. Select OK to logout or Cancel to return to work on the Workstation.
Note: If the Workstation is not configured to use a password, the Logout key is disabled.

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Current Patient
Before images are taken you must select a current patient record to receive the images. The
current patient is selected in one of the following ways.
• Enter the patient information for the current patient in the Patient Information screen.
• Select a patient record from the Scheduled Exams screen.
• Resume an exam by selecting a patient record from the Select Current Patient screen.

Patient Information Screen

1. To view the Patient Information screen, select the Patient Information key, , from
the keyboard.
A screen similar to the following is displayed.

Figure 4. Patient Information Screen

2. Use the keyboard to enter patient information as follows.
Last Name Enter the patient's last name.
First Name Enter the patient's first name.
M.I. Enter the first letter of the patient's middle name.
Birthdate Enter the patient's birth date as MM DD YYYY.
Sex Enter the patient’s sex as M or F.
Patient ID Enter the patient ID.
Physician Enter the physician's name according to DICOM format:
Last^First^MI.
Use a ^ between the names, not a comma. (i.e.: jones^jason^h^jr.)

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If supported by the server being queried, use * for a general search of

a name. (i.e.: Jones*) Check the server's DICOM Conformance Sheet
for more information.
Procedure Enter a brief description of the planned procedure.
Comments Enter comments.
Accession # Enter the accession number.
3. When you have finished entering patient information, you can begin taking X-rays,
select the Exit button, or select the New Exam button.
If you begin taking X-rays, the Patient information screen closes automatically and
the Main screen is displayed. The patient you have just entered becomes the current
patient.
If you select Exit: The patient you have just entered becomes the current patient, the
Patient Information screen closes, and the Main screen is displayed. The system is
ready for you to begin taking X-rays.
If you select New Exam: The patient information you have just entered is saved in the
Scheduled Exams list and the Patient Information screen is cleared.
Note: Each time you choose New Exam or Scheduled Exams, the C-Arm settings are reset to
the system default parameters. This includes the cine overwrite warning, fluoro timer,
contrast/brightness, noise filtering and mode settings. The collimator leaves and iris on
the C-Arm adjust to a full open position.
C-Arm settings are not retained with the exam information. When the current patient is
changed, any imaging parameters that are set will be reset to the system default
values. When returning to re-image the patient, any parameters you were using for
that patient need to be specified again. See "System Setup" in the 9900 Elite
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Scheduled Exams
1. To select the current patient from the scheduled exams list, select the Patient
Information key, , from the keyboard.
2. When the Patient Information screen is displayed, select the Scheduled Exams button
from the screen.
A screen similar to the following is displayed.

Figure 5. Scheduled Exams Screen

The Scheduled Exams screen displays an alphabetical list of patient records that have
been entered in the Patient Information screen and saved with the New Exam button
and for whom no images have been stored on the system. To sort the list by
physician, select the By Physician button on the screen. If the list is longer than can
be displayed on a single screen, use the arrow keys on the screen to scroll through
the list.
3. Select the desired patient from the list.
4. Select the OK button to return to the Patient Information screen and to make the
selected patient the current patient. The system is now ready for you to begin taking
X-rays.
Note: Each time you choose New Exam or Scheduled Exams, the C-Arm settings are reset to
default parameters. This includes the cine overwrite warning, fluoro timer,
contrast/brightness, noise filtering and mode settings. The collimator leaves and iris on
the C-Arm adjust to a full open position.
C-Arm settings are not retained with the exam information. When the current patient is
changed, any imaging parameters that are set will be reset to the system default
values. When returning to re-image the patient, any parameters you were using for
that patient need to be specified again. See "System Setup" in the 9900 Elite
Workstation Operator Manual for any settings that can be pre-determined for default.

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Update Schedule – Schedule Filter

The Update Schedule and Schedule Filter buttons in the Scheduled Exams screen are used to
retrieve patient records from a DICOM Work List Query server. If the Workstation is not connected
to a DICOM network or if the DICOM servers are not defined on the Workstation, the Update
Schedule and Schedule Filter buttons are not active on the Scheduled Exams screen.
1. To retrieve patient records using the Update Schedule button, make sure that a
DICOM Work List Query Server is defined for the Workstation. Refer to “DICOM
Configuration” in the “Additional Applications” section of the 9900 Elite Workstation
Operator Manual.
2. Select the Update Schedule button to retrieve patient records from the DICOM server
defined for the Workstation. This operation may take some time depending on the
number of records available on the DICOM server and the speed of the network.
3. The Update Schedule operation can retrieve up to 500 records. You can use the
Schedule Filter button to limit the number of records that are displayed. Select the
Schedule Filter button. A screen similar to following is displayed.

Figure 6. Schedule Filter Screen

4. Enter information into the Schedule Filter screen to search for patient records that
meet the filter criteria.
Modality Choose RF, XA, SC, or ALL.
RF X-Ray Radio Fluoroscopic Image Storage
XA X-Ray Angiographic Image Storage
SC Secondary Capture Image Storage
ALL Select ALL unless querying for a specific modality
Note: No error checking is done for date or time values so results from the server will vary

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5. Check the box Get Today's Exams, or enter information for a refined query in the next
section.
The lower half of the Schedule Filter screen provides a way to refine or filter your
search of the DICOM work list. Multiple information entries may be used to refine your
filter.
6. Enter the specific filtering criteria needed.
Patient Name Enter patient's name according to DICOM Format: Last^First^MI.
Use a ^ between the names, not a comma. (i.e.: jones^jason^h^jr.)
If supported by the server being queried, use * for a general search of
a name. (i.e.: Jones*) Check the server's DICOM Conformance Sheet
for more information.
Patient ID Enter the patient ID.
Accession # Enter the accession number.
Note: The Accession field is always enabled on the DICOM query directory screen. The
accession field may be enabled or disabled on the Patient Information Screen. This is
set up in the Set Up Patient Information Screen.
Study Date YYYYMMDD. You must use this format. No spaces or other characters
other than numbers are allowed. You can enter a date range using
the following formats:
-YYYYMMDD retrieves all studies before and including this date.
YYYYMMDD- retrieves all studies after and including this date.
YYYYMMDD-YYYMMDD retrieves all studies between and including
these dates.
Study Time HHMMSS. Use this format to enter the time. Use the same syntax as
that used for Study Date.
Time is entered based on 24 hours. (i.e.: 2:00 pm is entered 140000.)
Physician Enter the physician's name according to DICOM format:
Last^First^MI. Refer to Patient Name above for more details.
Patient DOB Enter all or part of the patient’s date of birth using the same
formatting as the Study Date entry.
Then select the modality used with the scheduled patient(s) you wish
to see.
7. Select the OK button and the Schedule Filter screen is closed. The Scheduled Exams
screen is displayed.
8. Select the Update Schedule button and the patient names, filtered according to the
criteria entered in the filter screen, are displayed.
9. Select a patient from the list.
10. Select the OK button to return to the Patient Information screen and to make the
selected patient the current patient. The system is now ready for you to begin taking
X-rays.
Note: Always ensure the correct patient name is displayed on the patient information screen
before producing X-rays; otherwise, images may be stored under an incorrect patient’s
name.

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Note: Each time you choose New Exam or Scheduled Exams, the C-Arm settings are reset to
default parameters. This includes the cine overwrite warning, fluoro timer,
contrast/brightness, noise filtering and mode settings. The collimator leaves and iris on
the C-Arm adjust to a full open position.
C-Arm settings are not retained with the exam information. When the current patient is
changed, any imaging parameters that are set will be reset to the system default
values. When returning to re-image the patient, any parameters you were using for
that patient need to be specified again. See "System Setup" in the 9900 Elite
Workstation Operator Manual for any settings that can be pre-determined for default.

Change Current Patient

1. To select the current patient from the Select Current Patient screen, select the Patient
Information key, , from the keyboard.
2. When the Patient Information screen is displayed, select the Resume Exam… button
from the screen.
A screen similar to the following is displayed.

Figure 7. Select Current Patient Screen

The Select Current Patient screen displays an alphabetical list of patient records for
whom images have been stored on the system. To sort the list by date or by
physician, select the By Date or the By Physician button on the screen. If the list is
longer than can be displayed on a single screen, use the arrow keys on the screen to
scroll through the list.
3. Select the desired patient from the list.
4. Select the OK button to return to the Patient Information screen and to make the
selected patient the current patient. The system is now ready for you to begin taking
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Saved Exams
Caution
A patient selected from the Saved Exams… screen for display in the Image Directory screen does
not become the current patient. Any new images taken will be added to the current patient
selected from the Patient Information screen.
The Saved Exams screen, accessible from the Image Directory screen, is used to view images
from a saved patient exam.
1. To view images from a saved patient exam, select the Image Directory button, ,
from the keyboard.
A screen similar to the following is displayed.

Figure 8. Image Directory Screen

2. Select the Saved Exams… button on the Image Directory screen to display the Saved
Exams screen that is similar to the following.

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Figure 9. Saved Exams Screen

This screen lists patient exams that have been saved on the system. Use the arrow
keys on the touchscreen to scroll through the list.
3. Select the patient whose images you wish to review, select OK, and the system
returns to the Image Directory screen.
The patient information for the selected patient is displayed along with the images
associated with the selected patient.

Dose Display
The OEC 9900 Elite Workstation displays the cumulative amount of patient exposure during a
procedure or cumulative dose. Cumulative dose is displayed in two ways, as skin dose (also
known as entrance air kerma) or as the dose area product (DAP).

Skin Dose or Entrance Air Kerma

Skin dose can be displayed as rads, milligrays (mGy), or in Roentgens. Skin dose is calculated
using the exposure technique values (kVp and mAs, or kVp, mA, and exposure time in seconds) to
represent the exposure level at 70 cm from the X-ray tube focal spot,
Skin dose can be used to quantify the potential for short term effects from a given radiation
exposure. These short term effects are known as deterministic effects and are those effects that
result, in a detectable and relatable way, from an X-ray exposure, such as a skin burn or other
injury.

Dose-Area Product (DAP)

DAP is displayed as rad times cm2 or mGy times m2. DAP is calculated using the X-ray technique
factors, (kVp and mAs or kVp, mA and exposure time) as the exposure and then multiplied by the
area of exposure.

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DAP is a good measure of the potential for long term effects of radiation exposure. These long
term effects are those that potentially cause biological damage, generally far into the future, and
cannot be directly related to a given exposure. Area is included in the calculation because as the
area of exposure increases, more live cells are exposed and there is a greater potential that
some of them will mutate, or suffer biological damage.

Dose Summary
The Dose Summary screen displays X-ray exposure data.
To display the Dose Summary screen on the left monitor, select the Dose Summary button from the
Image Directory screen. A screen similar to the following is displayed.
Note: Dose units of measure can be set to mGy or rad using the Workstation Options screen
accessible through the System Setup screen.

Figure 10. The Dose Summary Screen

The Dose Summary screen contains the following information about the patient session:
1. Patient information.
2. Calculated Dose Area Product (the dose in mGy times the exposed area in meters) for
the whole procedure.
3. The skin dose or entrance air kerma calculated in mGy or rads. The displayed air
kerma or entrance air kerma rate values are based on a reference point 70 cm from
the focal spot along the x-ray beam axis. The reference point location is based on
international convention and typical usage of a multi-use mobile fluoroscopy system.
GE OEC has selected this location to represent a typical intersection of patient
surface and the x-ray beam axis. Actual patient entrance air kerma rates may vary
significantly depending on actual source-to-skin distance.

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Note: If the system is configured to display only skin dose, line 2 will be empty and line 3 will
display skin dose accumulated for the whole procedure. If the system is configured to
display both skin dose and DAP, line 2 will show DAP and line 3 will display skin dose.
4. Percentage of total dose area product in each mode or field of view.
5. Time of exposure in seconds for each imaging mode.
Note: The Workstation can be set to display skin dose, Dose Area Product, or both in this
summary screen. Contact service to have this setting changed.

Live Dose Rate and Cumulative Dose Information

When X-rays are active, shot time, dose rate, and cumulative dose information are displayed in
the bottom right corner of the left monitor. The information is displayed in minutes and 10ths of a
minute. Additionally, technique information for the current shot is displayed in the bottom left
corner of the left monitor. The image screen appears similar to the following.
Note: Dose units of measure can be set to mGy or rad using the Workstation Options screen
accessible through the System Setup screen.
Note: The Workstation can be set to display Dose Area Product (mGym2 or radcm2) or skin
dose (mGy/min or mR/min) on the image screen. Contact service to have this setting
changed.

Figure 11. Sample Screen – Live Shot

1. Exam time. The accumulated exposure time for the X-ray.
2. Shot dose rate (shown only during X-rays. When X-rays are not active the dose
rate is 0).
3. Cumulative dose: If the system is configured to display skin dose, then the
cumulative dose for the whole procedure is displayed. If the system is
configured to display only DAP, line 2 will be empty and line 3 will display DAP
for the last exposure only.
4. X-ray technique.
Note: See the Dose Display section in this update for more details.

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Image Directory – Damaged Thumbnail

A new icon has been added to the Image Directory screen to mark images whose thumbnail
cannot be displayed.

Figure 12. Damaged Thumbnail Icon in the Image Directory Screen

The damaged thumbnail icon is displayed when a patient image thumbnail has been damaged
or otherwise become inaccessible to the system. Even though the thumbnail is damaged, the
image itself is still available and can be displayed by selecting the damaged thumbnail icon
displayed in its place.

Image Directory – Saving Dose Summary Information

You can save an image of an exam’s dose summary in the Image Directory. Saving an image of
the Dose Summary preserves that information when the exam is archived to DICOM or other
external media.

Creating a Dose Summary Image for the Current Patient

You can create a Dose Summary image for the current patient after an image is displayed on the
left monitor.
1. Display an image on the left monitor by taking an X-ray image, a single image or cine
run, and then pressing the Save key, , on the keyboard to save the image to the
Image Directory.
2. Go to the Image Directory screen by pressing the Image Directory key, .
3. Select the Dose Summary button in the Image Directory screen to display the Dose
Summary on the left monitor.

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4. Press the Save key, , to create an image of the Dose Summary in the Image
Directory. The Dose Summary appears as a thumbnail in the Image Directory and can
be displayed like any other image.

Creating a Dose Summary Image for a Saved Patient

You can create a Dose Summary image for a saved patient after opening a saved patient exam
and displaying a saved image on the left monitor.
1. Go to the Image Directory screen by pressing the Image Directory key, .
2. Select the Saved Exams… button to display the Saved Exams screen.
3. Select a patient from the Saved Exams screen and select OK to display the images for
that patient in the Image Directory.
4. Display a saved image on the left monitor by selecting one of the images from the
Image Directory.
5. Once the selected image is displayed, select the Dose Summary button in the Image
Directory screen to display the Dose Summary on the left monitor.
6. Press the Save key, , to create an image of the Dose Summary in the Image
Directory. The Dose Summary appears as a thumbnail in the Image Directory and can
be displayed like any other image.

Image Directory – Reviewing Subtracted Cine Runs

You can display archived exams on the Workstation, and then copy images to the system and
make hardcopies.
When selecting a cine run from a CD/DVD, a static image is shown on the left monitor because
cine runs cannot be played directly from the CD/DVD. If a subtracted cine run is selected, the
static image may not be displayed as a subtracted image. If you wish to view the subtracted
images from a subtracted cine run, copy the cine run from the CD/DVD to the Workstation for
play back.
Refer to “Copy From an Archive Device” in the OEC 9900 Elite Workstation Operator Manual for
information on copying images and cine runs from a CD/DVD to the Workstation.

Copying (Archiving) Patient Information

The OEC 9900 Elite Workstation provides several ways for you to backup or archive the patient
and image information contained in the system. You can archive data to a DICOM server, archive
data to various types of optical media including CDs and DVDs or you can print images to film.
Any information, including images and patient information, that will be accessed at a later time,
should be backed up immediately following the study. It is highly recommended that Workstation
data should be backed up to external storage devices on a daily basis.
Available storage options include:
• DICOM Storage
• CD/DVD
Refer to "DICOM" in “Chapter 9, Special Applications” in the OEC 9900 Elite Workstation Operator
Manual for detailed instructions on archiving images and patient information to a DICOM server.

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For more information on available storage options, please call the Communications Center or
your local sales representative. Refer to Chapter 1, "Introduction and Safety" in the OEC 9900 Elite
Workstation Operator Manual for telephone numbers.
You can archive static images from the system disk to DICOM store or to CD/DVD. You also can
archive cine runs to the same storage devices. Additionally, images copied to a CD/DVD disk can
be reviewed using a portable DICOM viewer that is written to the disk with the images.
1. To copy patient information and images to a storage device, press the Image
Directory key ( ) on the Workstation keyboard. An image directory screen similar to
the following is displayed.

Figure 13. Image Directory Screen

If images have been acquired for the current patient, those images are displayed. Use
the Saved Exams… button to select a different patient.
Note: Selecting a patient from the Saved Exams screen does not change the Current Patient.
See “Current Patient” in this supplement for information about changing the Current
Patient.
2. Select the Copy To… button from the Image Directory screen. The Copy To screen is
displayed.
3. Select the DICOM server or the CD/DVD where you wish to copy the patient images
and select OK to return to the Image Directory screen.
4. If you are copying to a DICOM Server, options for storing patient information and
images are set when the server is defined using the DICOM Configuration screen.
Refer to "DICOM" in Chapter 9, “Additional Applications” in the OEC 9900 Elite
Workstation Operator Manual for detailed instructions.
5. Use the CD/DVD Options screen to set options for storing images on a CD or DVD.
Available options are explained in “CD/DVD Options Screen” in this supplement.

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Note: For performance and compatibility information on the CD/DVD drive, refer to Chapter
14, "Technical Reference" in the OEC 9900 Elite Workstation Operator Manual.
6. Select the images you wish to copy.
Note: You can select multiple images by pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard while selecting
images. You can select all of the images for the displayed patient by pressing the Select
All button.
7. Select the Copy button. A message is displayed while the information is copied.

CD/DVD Options Screen

When copying to the CD/DVD drive in the Workstation select the Options button on the Image
Directory screen to display a CD/DVD Options screen similar to the following.

Figure 14. CD/DVD Options Screen

Save As Options
The Save As options allow you to specify the format for the images that are stored on the CD or
DVD.
DICOM Viewer Compatible Images are stored in DICOM formats that can be viewed using
the Workstation, a DICOM Viewer on a PC, or the portable DICOM viewer that
can be written to disk as part of the archive process. (See “Include DICOM
Viewer” below for more information.) The following DICOM modality formats
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Note: Choosing DICOM Viewer Compatible allows you to export Dose Summary information
for the selected images. Once Dose Summary information has been exported and
removed from the Workstation it cannot be restored although it can be reviewed by a
DICOM Viewer. If you save the Dose Summary as an image, the Dose Summary Image
can be restored to the Workstation as an image. Refer to “Image Directory – Saving
Dose Summary Information” in this update for information on saving the Dose
Summary as an image.
XA X-Ray Angiographic Image Storage – 0.5K x 0.5K image size, static,
and cine
Note: Choose the XA format for images that will be displayed on a laptop computer. A
resolution of 0.5K x 0.5K is displayed with more accuracy on a laptop than a higher
resolution image.
RF X-Ray Radio Fluoroscopic Image Storage - 1K x 1K image size, static
and cine
SC Secondary Capture Image Storage - 1K x 1K static image only; screen
capture type image with Annotation and markers
9900 Compatible Images are stored in the system's native RAW format. Select a file size of
0.5k or 1k to store the selected images in RAW format.
Image Size If you have previously selected to store unprocessed images, you can select
between two image sizes, 1K X 1K or 0.5K X 0.5K. Images stored at the higher
resolution take more room on the disk but contain more image information.
Write Speed Two write speeds are available on the CD/DVD drive.
Selecting maximum produces the fastest recording speed possible for the
type and quality of media in the drive. High quality CD-R media allow for the
fastest maximum speeds while DVD RW media generally produce the slowest
maximum.
Selecting minimum causes the drive to record at the slowest speed for the
type and quality of media in the drive. Use Minimum recording speed for
lower quality media or to assure a compatible copy of the selected
information.

Copy Options
Finalize after copy: Select Finalize after copy to close the current disk for further writing.
Leaving this option unselected allows the disk to be used for multiple
recording sessions. Finalize after copy is the default setting for DVD media.
Remove Patient Information: Select remove patient information to delete all identifying
patient information from the selected images as they are written to the disk.
The images are not affected by deleting the patient information and can be
retrieved from the disk for display and study but they no longer contain any
information about the patient.
Include Viewer: Select Include Viewer to include a viewer application program that allows
images on the disk to be viewed on other platforms. See “Portable DICOM
Viewer” in the OEC 9900 Elite Workstation Operator Manual.
Note: Images included on the disk with the viewer have text added that says “Not for
Diagnostic Use.” If you do not wish your images to have this text applied, do not
include the viewer on the disk. Images can be viewed and printed from the Workstation
or from another system with DICOM viewing capabilities.

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Merge annotations and patient information: Select merge annotations and patient
information to include any annotations made to the image as well as all
patient information related to the selected image as a single DICOM overlay.

Reviewing and Copying Images from a CD/DVD

You can display archived exams on the Workstation, and then copy images to the system and
make hardcopies.
CAUTION
Do not turn off the Workstation while the system is retrieving information from a disk in the
CD/DVD drive, i.e., when the green activity light on the drive is on. Allow the process to
complete and the light on the front of the CD/DVD drive to go off, before turning off the
system. If you turn off the Workstation while information is being retrieved from the disk you
could cause all saved information on the Workstation to become lost or corrupt.
1. Select Copy From... on the Image Directory screen.

Figure 15. Copy From Button

2. The Copy From screen displays a list of available source devices.
Select the name of the device containing the patient exam.
3. Select the OK button to confirm your choice.
4. The Saved Exams list for the selected device is displayed.
5. Select the patient name for the exam you want to display.
6. Select OK to confirm your choice and close the Copy From screen.
7. The Image Directory screen displays the images for the selected patient.
Note: As images are viewed from the Image Directory they replace the images on the
Workstation beginning with the oldest first. Any images that were not previously
backed up are lost from the Workstation.

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8. You can copy images to the available destination devices; however, the source and
destination device must be different.

Copying Multiple Patients to a Single Disk

The CD/DVD drive available on the OEC 9900 Elite Workstation makes it possible to copy more
than one patient’s images and information to a single “multi-session” disk. This capability is
controlled by the “Finalize after copy” check box in the CD/DVD options screen.
Warning
Information on a multi-session disk can become lost if the disk is not created and
maintained on a single Workstation. Multi-session disks must be started, written to, and
finished on the same Workstation. Starting a multi-session disk on one system and then
writing to it or finalizing it on another system could make the disk unreadable.
Note: Unless it is done correctly, complete CD/DVD data loss is possible when using multiple
recording sessions. For best data integrity it is recommended that the Finalize option
always remain selected when using CD/DVD media.
To copy multiple patients to a single disk you must copy each patient individually to the disk.
1. Place an appropriate disk in the CD/DVD drive.
Note: Not all types of disks support multi-session. See Multi-session Disk Types below for
different disk types and multi-session capabilities.
2. Make sure that the “Finalize after copy” check box is left unselected as shown. Select
and copy the first patient’s information to the disk as described in “Copying
(Archiving) Patient Information.”

Figure 16. “Finalize after copy” Unchecked

3. Select and copy the next patient’s information.
4. Continue the process for each patient.

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Warning
A multi-session CD/DVD must be created, written to, and finalized on the same
Workstation. Using a non-finalized CD/DVD on another system could make the disk
unusable.
5. On the last patient, make sure to check the “Finalize after copy” check box to finalize
the disk.

Figure 17. “Finalize after copy” Checked

Disks that are not finalized may not be readable on all CD/DVD drives. If the disk
reaches capacity before the final patient, it will be finalized automatically.

Multi-session Disk Types

The following table shows the multi-session capabilities of various CD/DVD media types used
with the Workstation.
Disk Type Multi- Note
Session
CD+R Y
CD-R Y
CD-RW Y
DVD-R Y If disk is not finalized after the first session it cannot be finalized
until the system determines that it is full.
DVD+R N
DVD+RW N
DVD-RW N

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Successful Subtraction Imaging

Caution
Do not use pulsed fluoro modes for subtraction or roadmap imaging. Use of pulsed fluoro
modes for subtraction or roadmapping may result in poor image quality.
1. Press the Mode switch, , to activate vascular mode, if necessary.
2. Verify that SUBTRACT is displayed on the status bar.
Cine is set automatically. To change the cine frame rate, use the Cine Setup screen.
Refer to "Dynamic Recording" in the 9900 Elite Workstation Operator Manual for more
information.
3. Press and hold the ( ) X-ray switch to begin the subtraction process and create a
mask automatically. Acquiring and creating the mask image can take up to 2
seconds.
4. After the mask is acquired, continue pressing the ( ) X-ray switch to subtract
subsequent images from the mask. Subtraction begins when a subtracted image and
a cine frame number are displayed on the left monitor.
5. An injection icon appears on the left monitor, signaling the operator to inject a
contrast media. If an approved injector is properly connected to the Workstation, a
signal is sent to the injector.
Subtracted images are displayed on the left monitor as the contrast concentration
peaks and decreases to a minimum.
6. Release the ( ) X-ray switch to end the subtraction.
The subtraction cine run plays back automatically on the left monitor unless auto cine playback
has been disabled.
Note: Pressing the Swap key replaces the temporary image on the right monitor with the
image on the left monitor.
See "Setup" in the 9900 Elite Workstation Operator Manual for details on auto playback. Refer to
"Dynamic Recording" in the 9900 Elite Workstation Operator Manual for a description of the Cine
Playback screen.

Maximum Cine Recording Time

The maximum amount of time available for cine recording depends on the Workstation model
and the selected capture rate.
9900 Elite ESP 9900 Elite PMCare 9900 Elite VAS MTS
Capture Rate 15 fps 8 fps 30 fps
Maximum Cine 10 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes
Recording Time

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Swap Key ( )
Press the Swap key to exchange images between the left and right monitor. When an image is
displayed on the left monitor and no image or a temporary image is displayed on the right
monitor, pressing the Swap key copies the left monitor image to the right monitor.
Note: The Swap key causes the image on the left monitor to be copied to the right monitor
after system startup, at the beginning of a new exam, and at the end of a Subtract or
Roadmap image acquisition.

Diacritic Keys

Figure 18. Diacritic Keys on the Workstation Keyboard

Diacritic keys can be used in any language.
To use the Diacritic keys:
1. Press the diacritic key.
2. Press the letter key on the keyboard that will receive the diacritic mark.
Note: Press and hold the Shift key to access marks in the upper case or upper left positions
on the keys and press and hold the Alt key for marks on the upper right corner of the
key.

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External Connections
Warning
Do not touch connectors and patient simultaneously. Electric shock could occur.
Warning
Connector covers must be in place when connectors are not in use to avoid inadvertent
contact with the connectors.
Warning
Connect only medical devices that comply with UL/IEC 60601 Standards.
Contact GE Healthcare for a list of compliant devices.
Connecting a non-compliant device could cause injury to the operator, the patient, or the
equipment.

Figure 19. Workstation External Connectors

1. Left Monitor Standard Video NTSC or CCIR monochrome composite video output
(standard resolution).
2. Left Monitor high resolution (1kx1k) monochrome composite video.
3. Right Monitor high resolution (1kx1k) monochrome composite video (high resolution).
4. DVI-OUT/Right monitor video connector (DVI-I) that outputs right monitor video signal
in analog format (OEC 980X980).
5. Room Control Connector (Input/Output - Switch/relay control for Injector, Room, Door,
Control 1, Control 2 see Figure 13-4.)
6. Ethernet network connector (RJ45)
7. Field Service Port

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Connecting a Device to Workstation Connector

Warning
Connector covers must be in place when connectors are not in use to avoid inadvertent
contact with the connectors.
Warning
Connect only medical devices that comply with UL/IEC 60601 Standards.
Contact GE Healthcare for a list of compliant devices.
Connecting a non-compliant device could cause injury to the operator, the patient, or the
equipment.
Connect only shielded cables or cables supplied by GE OEC Medical Systems.
When connecting accessories verify normal operation in the configuration the accessory
will be used.
1. Use a screw driver to remove the cover from the desired connector. Keep the
connector cover for replacement when the device is disconnected from the system.
2. Connect the device to the connector.
3. When the device is disconnected from the system, replace the cover over the
connector and use a screw driver to tighten it into place. If a cover is missing, call
service to obtain a replacement.
Note: The OEC Workstation can provide a signal to an approved injector through the Room
Control connector. This signal is sent when the injection icon displays during a
procedure. A custom cable must be constructed or obtained from an approved injector
manufacturer or GE OEC.

Workstation Notes, Cautions and Warnings

This section contains information about Workstation functions and hardware in addition to that
contained in the OEC 9900 Elite Workstation Operator Manual.

Service Only Anatomical Profile

Caution
If the Service Only Anatomical Profile icon appears in your Anatomical Profiles screen, do not
use it for imaging. The Service Only profile is for use by authorized service personnel and does
not produce images useful for diagnosis or patient care. Call your service representative to
have the Service Only profile disabled.

Pulsed Fluoro Modes and Dose Reduction

Use of a pulsed fluoro mode can significantly reduce the dose received by the patient, however,
image quality may be degraded in pulsed fluoro modes.

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Footswitch Model or Mode Mismatches

The basic two and three pedal footswitches used with the 9900 Elite Workstation may not
operate as expected when paired with a Workstation model for which they were not intended.
The three pedal footswitch is intended for use with cardiac systems.
When a three pedal footswitch is attached to a non-cardiac system, it
functions as a two pedal footswitch using the first two switches and the
mode switch. In this case, the third switch will cause a beep to sound
when pressed but will have no functionality with the system.
The two pedal footswitch is intended for use with non-cardiac systems.
When a two pedal footswitch is connected to a cardiac system
functions usually assigned to the third pedal of a three pedal footswitch
(HLF and Cine) are unavailable unless they are configured for the
second switch using the mode screen. For information on setting switch
modes refer to “Imaging” in the OEC 9900 Elite Workstation Operator
Manual.

Multiple Switch Presses

Warning
Simultaneously pressing the Fluoro ( ), HLF ( ), and Mode ( ) switches on a 3 pedal
footswitch causes a digital cine shot to begin. Take precautions to avoid simultaneous
pressing of these switches by keeping the footswitch area clear of objects that could
cause one or more of these switches to be pressed accidentally.
Occasionally, multiple switches are pressed during a single shot. Pressing of multiple switches
during a single shot is not recommended, however, the system accommodates multiple switch
presses as shown in the following table. Multiple switch presses can happen using the foot or
hand switches or X-ray switch on the C-Arm control panel housing or a combination of those
switches. The switches are marked as follows:

Fluoro Switch both foot and hand switches.

HLF Switch both foot and hand switches.

Digital Cine Switch on a three pedal footswitch.

Fluoro Switch on C-Arm control panel housing.

X-ray Mode
1st Switch X-ray mode 2nd Switch After 2nd Release 1st Release
Press initiated Pressed Switch Press Switch System Action 2nd Switch System Action

or or or or
1st switch mode 1st switch mode
1st switch mode Shot ends
continues continues

1st switch mode

1st switch mode 1st switch mode Shot ends
continues
1st switch mode
or or
or 1st switch mode ends and 2nd or
1 switch mode
st Shot ends
continues switch mode
begins

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X-ray Mode
1st Switch X-ray mode 2nd Switch After 2nd Release 1st Release
Press initiated Pressed Switch Press Switch System Action 2nd Switch System Action

or 1st switch mode or

1st switch mode ends and 2nd
1st Switch mode Shot ends
continues switch mode
or begins or

or 1st switch mode or

1st switch mode ends and 2nd
1st switch mode Shot ends
continues switch mode
or begins or

3 pedal 3 pedal
footswitch 3 pedal footswitch 2nd switch 3 pedal
footswitch 2nd switch footswitch
1st switch mode mode Shot ends
or mode or continues

Extended Exposure Feature

The OEC 9900 Elite Workstation has an extended exposure feature to help the system produce
the best image possible. The extended exposure processing time is less than 2 seconds.
Pressing an X-ray switch for even a short time causes the system to acquire an image and
invokes the necessary processing to produce the best image possible. While the system is
acquiring an image, additional X-rays cannot be initiated for up to 2 seconds. Since extended
processing can take up to 2 seconds, rapidly pressing the X-ray switch will not cause X-rays to be
taken. This problem can be avoided by waiting for 2 seconds before pressing the X-ray switch
again.
Note: This feature can be disabled by a Field Engineer but could result in poorer quality
images in some cases.
Even though this feature may be disabled, taking X-rays in quick succession may still
not operate as expected. The system still maintains a certain lag between shots and
switch presses during that lag time may not produce X-rays or cause X-rays in
progress to stop immediately.
With extended exposure disabled, X-rays may remain on following the release of a
momentary X-ray switch press until the desired technique has stabilized. With
extended exposure enabled, X-rays may remain on until the system finishes processing
the image to produce the best image possible.

Ambient Room Light Compensation

The 9900 Elite monitors automatically compensate for ambient room light adjusting for
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Cleaning
CAUTION
Always turn the system off and disconnect power before cleaning. Lightly dampen a cloth or
sponge for cleaning.
1. Clean the covers and panels periodically with a damp cloth.
2. Do not use any solvents which may damage or discolor paint finishes or plastic
components.
3. Clean the Workstation monitors using the approved cleaners listed on the label on
the back of the monitors. Do not spray cleaner or liquid directly on the monitors.
4. Be careful not to drip liquids where they can enter electronic assemblies through
panel or cover seams.
WARNING
Water, soap, or other liquids, if allowed to drip into the equipment, can cause electrical
short circuits leading to electric shock and fire hazards.
If liquids should accidentally spill into the Workstation or C-Arm electronics, DO NOT connect
the power cord to a power supply connection or turn the Workstation on until the liquids have
dried or evaporated completely.

Approved Cleaning Agents

The following cleaning agents are approved for cleaning the Workstation and C-Arm.
— Misty Multi-Purpose Disinfectant II
— Misty Multi-Purpose Disinfectant
— Virex II 256
— Precise Hospital Foam Cleaner Disinfectant
— Bleach and Water in a 1:25 mixture.
— Isopropyl Alcohol
Note: Misty Clear Lemon 10 Disinfectant is no longer an approved cleaning agent.

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C-Arm Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

This section contains information about C-Arm functions and hardware in addition to that
contained in the 9900 Elite C-Arm Operator Manual and the 9900 EliteMD C-Arm Operator Manual
Supplement.

C-Arm Battery Charging Guidelines

When a compatible C-Arm is connected to the OEC 9900 Elite Workstation, it draws its power
through the interconnect cable from the Workstation. The C-Arm stores power in a local battery
system. When the batteries are charging the charging indicator on the C-Arm interface panel
illuminates.

Figure 20. C-Arm Interface Panel

1. When the key switch is placed in the on position (clockwise; horizontal) the C-
Arm is fully operational. When the key switch is placed in the standby position
(counterclockwise; vertical) X-rays and vertical column movement are disabled,
but the C-Arm remains powered.
2. Battery charger indicator lamp illuminates when the batteries are charging.
3. Handswitch connector socket.
4. Footswitch connector socket.
The C-Arm batteries are charged whenever the C-Arm is connected to the Workstation and the
Workstation is plugged into a wall socket. The Workstation does not have to be turned on for the
C-Arm to begin charging the batteries.
Under normal use the C-Arm batteries will maintain their charge. More charging time may be
required in the following situations.
1. Initial setup or return to service after an extended period of storage. Batteries may
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2. Heavy use for an extended period of time. Batteries may require an overnight charge
to ensure sufficient charge for continued use.
3. Whenever the C-Arm control panel displays a “low battery” message or a message
requiring additional charging time. See your C-Arm Operator Manual for a list of
C-Arm control panel messages.

C-Arm Sleep Mode

All OEC 9900 C-Arms use a “sleep mode” to extend the life of the C-Arm’s X-ray tube. The C-Arm
enters sleep mode after 5 minutes of idle activity. That is, after the C-Arm is turned on, if no C-
Arm key, handswitch or footswitch is pressed for a period of 5 minutes, the C-Arm enters sleep
mode and no X-rays can be taken until the C-Arm comes out of sleep mode. Pressing any key on
the C-Arm control panel wakes the C-Arm and makes it ready for normal activity in 2 seconds.
Pressing a handswitch or footswitch also wakes the C-Arm. Handswitches and footswitches
operate as follows.
Press and hold the fluoro switch for 2 seconds to wake the C-Arm and make a normal
fluoro exposure.
Press and release the HLF (high level fluoro) switch to wake the C-Arm. Wait 2
seconds and press the HLF footswitch to make HLF exposures.
Press and release the Digital Cine switch to wake the C-Arm. Wait 2 seconds and
press the Digital Cine switch to make digital cine exposures.

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OEC 9900 EliteMD C-Arm Fast Stop and Motion Stop Buttons
The OEC 9900 EliteMD C-Arm has two Fast Stop buttons on the C-Arm control panel housing and
one Motion Stop button on the Remote User Interface (RUI). Function of these buttons is similar
with one significant difference. Any of the buttons can be pressed to stop all motorized motion on
the C-Arm. Pressing a Fast Stop button also disables all X-rays. Pressing the Motion Stop button
does NOT disable X-rays.

Fast Stop Buttons

The C-Arm control panel housing has two red Fast Stop buttons as shown below.

Figure 21. C-Arm Fast Stop Buttons

WARNING
If pressing a Fast Stop button fails to stop motor movement or X-rays, place the
Workstation power switch in the off position, or disconnect the power plug from the AC
receptacle. Call for service if the problem persists.
Note: Pressing either Fast Stop button disables X-rays and disables all motorized C-arm
motion.
Note: C-arm motorized motion can be used after releasing a Fast Stop button. However, after
pressing a Fast Stop Button you must restart the system before you can take X-rays.

Motion Stop Button

WARNING
Pressing the Motion Stop button on the RUI immediately stops all C-arm motion but does
not disable X-rays. Press one of the Fast Stop buttons on the C-Arm Control Panel
Housing to immediately disable X-rays.
The RUI has a Motion Stop button located above and to the right of the joystick. Pressing the
Motion Stop button stops all motorized C-arm motion controlled from the RUI but does NOT
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Figure 22. RUI Motion Stop Button is Above Orientation Buttons

To re-enable motorized C-arm motion, reset the RUI Motion Stop button by turning it to the left
and allowing it to pop up. C-arm motion is disabled until the RUI Motion Stop button is reset. If
you receive a “Motion Disabled” message on the Workstation, check the state of the Motion Stop
button to make sure it has been reset.
Note: When the C-arm motion has been stopped using the Motion Stop button, you can
move the C-arm manually after using the Clutch Handle to disengage the C-arm clutch.
See the Operation section in the 9900 EliteMD C-Arm Operator Manual Supplement for
more information.

Maximum C-arm Motorized Rotational Speed

The OEC 9900 EliteMD C-Arm has a maximum motorized rotational speed of 9 degrees per second.

C-Arm Unexpected Power Loss

Should the C-Arm unexpectedly lose power, you should restart the Workstation to make sure that
the C-Arm and Workstation are in normal operating condition before continuing to operate the
C-Arm.

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X-ray Switch Security Error

A slow press of the X-ray switch on the C-Arm control panel may cause an X-ray switch security
error message to be displayed on the control panel display and on the left monitor of the
Workstation. Clear the error message and re-enable X-rays by pressing any C-Arm control panel
key. If the message recurs or persists, call your service representative.

Figure 23. C-Arm X-ray Switch

Alarm Reset
For non-United States configurations, wen the “continuous” fluoro time reaches a preset limit, the
default is 10 minutes maximum, X-rays will be terminated. Thirty seconds prior to termination an
alarm will sound. To override X-ray termination and silence the alarm press the ALARM RESET key
briefly. If you are unable to reset the alarm before X-rays are terminated release the X-ray switch
and then press the X-ray switch again to enable X-rays. Note: Your field service representative can
adjust the time duration before X-rays are terminated.

Dose Rate Information

When X-rays are active the dose rate is displayed on the C-Arm’s Control Panel, in seconds.

Source to Skin Distance

CAUTION
The patient should be positioned as far away from the X-ray source as possible in order to keep
the absorbed dose to the patient as low as reasonably achievable.
CAUTION
Additional objects in the beam, such as tables and patient supports, may cause the imaging
system to increase the amount of radiation, in order to obtain an optimal image. Prevent
additional exposure by removing unnecessary objects from the path of the beam.

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Workstation and C-Arm Messages

This section describes messages that appear on the Workstation monitors and C-Arm control
panel display. Some of the messages are informational messages displayed to advise the user
that the system is operating correctly. Other messages are displayed when the system fails
during the start up sequence or fails during system operation. Workstation and C-Arm failures
may result in impaired system operation or automatic system shutdown. The messages are listed
in alphabetical order on the following pages.

Error Recovery Steps

Warning
Establish procedures for assuring patient and operator safety in case of the loss of
imaging or other Workstation or C-Arm functions during an exam. Workstation and C-
Arm functions and imaging may be recovered using the following error recovery
procedure.
Perform the following error recovery procedure if you encounter problems during start-up or
operation:
1. Read the displayed message carefully.
Some messages only require the user to acknowledge the error by selecting OK and
allowing the system to recover from the error automatically.
Other messages contain instructions to shutdown and restart the system. Refer to
the “Starting, Shutting Down, and Restarting the System” section in this supplement
for information on properly shutting down and restarting the system.
If shutting down and restarting the system fails to restore normal operation, proceed
with step 2.
2. Shutdown the system, remove all power, and call for service. Refer to Chapter
1, "Introduction and Safety" in the OEC 9900 Elite Workstation Operator
Manual for service dispatch telephone numbers. Do not continue using the
system.

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WARNING
Ignoring error and warning messages may result in equipment damage and/or personal
injury.

Message Description
A DIFFERENT C-ARM HAS BEEN CONNECTED TO A different C-Arm has been attached to the
THE WORKSTATION Workstation and the Workstation has not been
Turn the Workstation off, wait ten seconds, and restarted. Turn the Workstation off, wait ten
then restart the Workstation. seconds, and then restart the Workstation. You
must restart the Workstation after connecting
a different C-Arm.
COMMUNICATION FAILED This message is shown on the C-Arm display
when system communication has failed. The C-
Arm is not allowed to take X-rays under these
conditions. Wait for approximately one minute
for this condition to clear and if it does not,
perform the error recovery steps at the
beginning of this section
COMMUNICATION FAILED This message is displayed on the left monitor
when a loss of communication with the C-Arm
is detected. The message clears when
communication is reestablished.
COMMUNICATION FAILED This message is displayed on the left monitor if
the C-Arm is disconnected from the
Workstation during normal shutdown and
before shutdown is complete.
COMMUNICATION FAILED This message is displayed on the right monitor
The communication between the Generator when a loss of communication with the C-Arm
and the Workstation failed. Press FAST STOP is detected during an exposure. Press one of
switch to disable X-rays. Turn the system off, the FAST STOP switches on C-Arm to disable X-
wait ten seconds, and then restart the system. rays and then restart the system. If the
If this message persists, call for service. message persists, call for service.
CORRUPTED IMAGES DELETED This message is displayed when you access the
Corrupted images were detected at bootup Saved Exams screen from the Image Directory
and could not be repaired. These images have after corrupted images were deleted at
been deleted. This may be the result of a power bootup. Corrupted images are deleted to avoid
loss or improper shutdown. problems with mixed images.
If this message persists, call for service.
DELETE ALL COMPLETE This message is displayed after all patient
X-rays are disabled. Turn the system off, wait information has been deleted. Images remain
10 seconds, and then restart the system. but have no identifying patient information.
You must restart the system before X-rays can
be taken.

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Message Description
ERROR WHILE PROCESSING DICOM FILE Displayed when the disk in the CD/DVD does
There is a problem in accessing necessary data not contain the information needed by the
from a removable media DICOM file. system to display the images.
The Image Directory can only read DICOM
information from disks that were created on a
9900 Workstation with the “9900 Compatible”
checkbox selected from the Options screen.
You may be able to retrieve the information
from the disk using the DICOM Query/Retrieve
application on the Workstation.
FAILED TO READ IMAGE FILE Displayed when the system tries to read a
The media may be damaged or the files are DICOM image from a CD/DVD that may be
invalid. damaged.
Invalid Input Signal Displayed on the right Workstation monitor if
the system encounters a problem changing
from one screen to another. Press the Setup
key ( ) to restore the screen. If the screen
fails to restore, restart the system. If this
problem persists, call service.
JOYSTICK FAILURE This message appears on the right monitor of a
The system could not communicate with the 9900 EliteMD system when a joystick failure is
joystick. Turn the system off, wait ten seconds, detected on the RUI. Shutdown the system,
then restart the system. If this problem persists wait ten seconds, and restart the system. If the
call service. problem persists, call service.
JOYSTICK STUCK This message appears on the right monitor of a
The joystick reported an error while initializing. 9900 EliteMD system and on the C-Arm control
Move any objects that may be in contact with panel when a stuck joystick is detected.
the joystick. Turn the system off, wait ten Shutdown the system, wait ten seconds, and
seconds, then restart the system. If this restart the system. If the problem persists, call
problem persists, call service. service.
LINE POWER WAS LOST Occurs when AC line power is lost on systems
Shutdown sequence begins in 20 seconds. To with a UPS. Message goes away if power is
cancel, restore Line Power. restored before shutdown begins.
MOTION ERROR This message appears on the right monitor of a
Motion has been disabled. Turn the system off, 9900 EliteMD system and on the C-Arm control
wait ten seconds, then restart the system. If panel when a motion error is detected.
this problem persists, call service.
MOTION FAILURE This message appears on the right monitor of a
Turn the system off, wait ten seconds, then 9900 EliteMD system and on the C-Arm control
restart the system. If this problem persists, call panel when a motion failure is detected.
service.
PRINTER OFF LINE Displayed when the local printer is turned off or
Place printer on-line and resubmit print job. is off line.

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Message Description
RUI FAILURE This message appears on the right monitor
The system could not communicate with the when a 9900 EliteMD system fails to
remote user interface. Turn the system off, wait communicate with the RUI. First make sure the
ten seconds, then restart the system. If this RUI is plugged into the C-Arm. If the RUI is
problem persists call service. plugged in, follow the instructions that appear
on the right monitor.
RUI KEY STUCK This message appears on the right monitor of a
Remove any objects that may be in contact 9900 EliteMD system and on the C-Arm control
with the RUI buttons. Turn the system off, wait panel when a stuck key is detected.
ten seconds, then restart the system. If this
problem persists, call service.
SAVE OPERATION FAILED Displayed when the Save key is pressed and
System failed to complete the requested Save the save operation fails to complete
operation. Please try again. successfully. Try the operation again. If the
If the message persists, call for service. message persists, call for service.
SHUTDOWN IN PROGRESS Displayed while the system is shutting down.
Once this message is displayed, the user
cannot abort the shutdown process.
SHUTDOWN IN PROGRESS Displayed while the system is shutting down.
The UPS battery is low: Immediate shutdown in Once this message is displayed, the user
progress. cannot abort the shutdown process. Leave the
Workstation plugged in for several hours to
charge the UPS battery. If this message
persists, call for service.
SYSTEM ERROR Displayed on the right monitor when:
The Workstation is fully functional but X-rays • The Workstation detects an unrecoverable
are disabled. error.
To enable X-Rays turn the system off, wait ten • Frame sync is lost for more than ten
seconds, then restart the system. If this seconds.
message persists, call for service. • The system is unable to recover from a
Frame Sync Error displayed on the left
monitor.
Pressing OK clears the message and allows use
of the Workstation but X-rays remain disabled
until the system is restarted. To restart the
system turn the Workstation off, wait 10
seconds, and then restart the Workstation. If
this message persists, call for service.
SYSTEM ERROR - X-RAYS DISABLED Displayed on the left monitor when the
Workstation GIB or FFB detect no frame syncs,
or too many frame syncs.
If the error was detected just once, the
message is displayed for 2 seconds and then
disappears.
The system attempts to recover from this error
automatically. If it is unable to recover within 5
seconds, a System Error message appears on
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Message Description
THE C-ARM HAS BEEN RECONNECTED TO THE Displayed when the C-Arm that was previously
WORKSTATION connected to the Workstation is reconnected
Turn the Workstation off, wait ten seconds, and without restarting the Workstation.
then restart the Workstation.
THE CINE DISK IS NOT AVAILABLE This message is displayed at startup if the Cine
Turn the Workstation off, wait 10 seconds, and disk fails to initialize correctly. Turn the
then restart the Workstation. Workstation off, wait 10 seconds, and then
If this message persists, call for service. restart the Workstation.
TOUCH SCREEN OBSTRUCTION Displayed when the touchscreen fails to
Remove any object touching the touchscreen. initialize during startup. Make sure that nothing
Turn the Workstation off, wait ten seconds, is touching the screen, then restart the system.
then restart. If this message persists call If the message persists, call service for help.
service.
WORKSTATION KEYBOARD ERROR Displayed when communication with the
Turn the Workstation off, check the keyboard Workstation keyboard fails. Restart the
connection wait 10 seconds, and then restart Workstation and retry the operation. If this
the Workstation. message persists, call service to have the
If this message persists, call service. keyboard connection checked.
WORKSTATION UPS COMMUNICATION FAILURE Displayed when a connection between the
Turn the Workstation off, wait 10 seconds, and Workstation and UPS is disrupted. This error is
then restart the Workstation. detected at startup.
If this message persists, call for service.
WORKSTATION UPS FAILURE Displayed when communication between the
Turn the Workstation off, wait 10 seconds, and UPS and Workstation is established but the
then restart the Workstation. UPS reports an error other than battery low.
If this message persists, call for service. This error is detected at startup.
X-RAY SWITCH SECURITY ERROR Displayed on the left monitor when an X-ray
switch security error is detected by the C-Arm.
The message is cleared when the error on the
C-Arm is cleared.
X-RAY SWITCH SECURITY ERROR – PRESS ANY Displayed on the C-Arm display when a
KEY mismatch between the handswitch or
footswitch and a security line has been sensed
or if a slow press of the C-Arm X-ray switch has
occurred. System operation is terminated.
Press any key on the C-Arm control panel to
clear the error message and re-enable X-rays.
If the error persists, call your service
representative.
X-RAYS DISABLED This message is shown on the C-Arm display
when the Workstation and C-Arm software
versions are incompatible.
X-RAYS DISABLED This message is shown on the C-Arm display
when an X-ray switch is pressed and the
operator has not logged into the Workstation
when password protection is enabled. Logging
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Message Description
X-RAYS DISABLED This message is shown on the C-Arm display
when X-rays are disabled by a system error.
The message clears when the condition that
caused it to display is cleared.
X-RAYS DISABLED This message is shown on the C-Arm display
when an X-ray switch is pressed while a Setup
screen is active on the Workstation. The
message clears when the Setup screen is
closed.
X-RAYS DISABLED – REBOOT REQUIRED Displayed on the C-Arm display when the C-
Arm detects a request for X-rays during system
startup. Wait for startup to complete then
restart the system. If this message persists call
your service representative.
X-RAYS TEMPORARILY DISABLED This message is displayed on the left monitor
during an FFB reboot. The message is cleared
when the FFB recovers from its reboot.

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Labels and Icons

The following labels and icons have been added to the Workstation. Refer to the OEC 9900 Elite
Workstation Operator Manual for more information on labels and icons.

Located as near as possible to pinch points, these icons identify the pinch
points. Keep hands and feet away from pinch points when the C-arm is in
motion. These labels are located as shown below.

Figure 24. Location of Pinch Point Labels

1. 9900 Elite C-Arm with 9 inch or 12 inch II
2. 9900 Elite Super C-Arm
3. 9900 EliteMD C-Arm with 9 inch II
4. 9900 EliteMD C-Arm with 12 inch II

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Located on the top of the Workstation, just

above the power switch, this label explains
how to turn the system off and how to restart
the system.

Located on the bottom edge of the left monitor, this label contains instructions for the successful
capture of subtracted images.

Located on the back of the Workstation next to the

external connector panel. This label contains warnings
about not touching the connectors on the back of the
Workstation. Additionally, this label identifies the need
to keep the connectors covered when not in use and
identifies the standard that medical devices connected
to the Workstation must meet.

Located on the back of the flat panel monitors.

This product consists of devices that may contain
mercury, which must be recycled or disposed of in
accordance with local, state, or country laws.
Within this system, the backlight lamps in the
monitor display contain mercury.

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Located on the rear of the Workstation. System.

The nameplate/rating label contains
manufacturer information and input power
requirements. US Federal law restricts this
device to sale by, or on order of, a physician.

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Updated Technical Specifications

Environmental Conditions
The following environmental specifications are applicable to both the C-Arm and Workstation
subsystems.
Ambient Operating +10 to +35 degrees C
Temperature: +50 to +95 degrees F
Short-term Storage and -10 to +55 degrees C
Transportation (< 2 days): +14 to +131 degrees F
Extended Storage and 0 to +40 degrees C
Transportation (> 2 days): +32 to +104 degrees F
Humidity: Operating: 20% to 80%, non-condensing
Storage and transport: 20% to 80%, non-condensing

X-ray Source Assembly

Inherent Filtration: 0.7 mm Al ± 0.05 mm

Added Filtration: Additional filtration is added to the beam for a total of

6.3 mm +/- 0.6mm Al nominally when measured at
75kV.

Classification Type
As defined by IEC 60601-1):
• Class I Equipment type protection against electric shock
• Type B degree of protection against electric shock (C-Arm)
• IPXO (ordinary) protection against ingress of liquids
• Category AP Equipment for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics
• Mode of operation is continuous (standby) and intermittent (maximum)

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Visual and Audible X-ray Indication

The following visual indications are provided as alerts that standard or High Level Fluoro (HLF) X-
rays are being generated.
X-ray Switch C-Arm X-Ray On Workstation X-ray Workstation Left
Lamp (Yellow) On Lamp (Yellow) Monitor
Standard Fluoro On continuously On continuously The word “LIVE”
pulses on the bottom-
left of the left monitor.
High Level Fluoro On continuously On continuously The word “LIVE”
(HLF) pulses on the bottom-
left of the left monitor.
Pulsed Mode Flashes at the pulse Flashes at the pulse The word “LIVE”
rate rate pulses on the bottom
left of the left monitor.

The following audible alarms are provided as alerts that X-rays are being generated.
• Standard Fluoro generates a pulsed audible alarm
• High Level Fluoro generates a pulsed audible alarm at twice the rate as the standard alarm
• The Reset Alarm generates a constant alarm until Alarm Reset is pressed

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Dimensions
9-inch Standard C-Arm

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12-inch Standard C-Arm

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9-inch Super C-Arm

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Workstation

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Communication Center Contact Information

Ordering Disposable and Accessory Items
GE Healthcare, OEC Disposables and Accessories offers a wide variety of film and sterile drapes
to support your surgery equipment. All GE drapes and sterile covers for OEC equipment are
custom designed to provide a tight fit with minimal excess plastic for full equipment protection
during urology, cardiology, or surgical procedures.

Phone
1. Call the number that corresponds to your geographical location.
US: 800-874-7378
Canada: 800 668-0732
China: 800 810-8188
All other locations: Contact your local sales representative.
2. Establish an account with the customer service representative.
3. Place your order.

Fax
If you have a catalog and a GE Fax Order form, complete the form and fax it to 801-355-8114. If
you do not have a catalog, and would like one you can obtain them by dialing the number listed
for your geographical location.

On-line
You can order Disposables and Accessories on the GE Healthcare Web site from any
geographical location but prior to ordering you must register on-line to open an account.
Registration is free.
1. Go to www.gehealthcare.com/usen/index.html.
2. Register to open an account.
Note: Record your user name and password for future account access.
3. Login using the user name and password that you established when you registered.
4. Browse through the on-line catalog and locate the OEC Supplies that you want to
purchase.
Note: If you have difficulties, dial the telephone number listed previously for your
geographical location or contact your local sales representative.
You may also call these numbers to order circuit diagrams, component part lists, calibration
instructions, arrange training or obtain other information which will assist qualified service
engineers to repair the system.

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