User Guide for

Remote Exposure Switches

for Mobile X-ray Systems

Publication No. AB6803

2014-10-10
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Note
Notes provide additional information, such as expanded explanations, hints, or reminders.

Important
Important highlights critical policy information that affects how you use this manual and this
product.

Caution
Caution points our procedures that you must follow precisely to avoid damage to the system or
any of its components, yourself or others, loss of data, or corruption of files in software
applications.

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Caution
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Contents

Notices and Conventions

1 Introduction
Operating Cautions .......................................................................................................................... 3

2 CARESTREAM Remote Exposure Switch for DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray Sys-

tem
Procedure to Pair the Remote Exposure Switch ............................................................................. 4
Procedure to Use the Remote Exposure Switch.............................................................................. 5
Procedure to Change the Batteries on the Remote Exposure Switch ........................................... 6

3 TECHSWITCH Remote Transmitter Unit

Procedure to Use the TECHSWITCH Remote Exposure Switch....................................................... 3
Procedure to Change the Battery on the TECHSWITCH Remote Exposure Switch....................... 5

4 Maintenance

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1 Introduction
Carestream offers a remote exposure switch as an accessory for the DRX-Revolution
Mobile X-ray System. This remote switch lets you control the collimator lamp and
prep/expose function from a distance of approximately 11 m (36 ft) using an infrared (IR)
transmitter and receiver.
There are two models available:

CARESTREAM Remote Exposure Switch for the DRX-Revolution System

H239_0035

The CARESTREAM Remote Exposure Switch uses two AA batteries.

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Introduction

TECHSWITCH Remote Exposure Switch for Mobile X-ray Systems

ON
REC
P
ROT
EXP EX
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RO

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The TECHSWITCH Remote Exposure Switch uses one 9 V alkaline battery, included.
This guide contains information about the use and care of these exposure switches.

Caution
To avoid potential serious injury to yourself or the patient and/or damage to this device, you must
adhere to the following instructions in this guide.

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 Introduction

Operating Cautions

Caution
The prep/expose signal is transmitted continuously any time the Exposure button on the
CARESTREAM Remote Exposure Switch is pressed, or when you press the Radiography button
on the TECHSWITCH Remote Exposure Switch. An unintended exposure could occur if the
generator is in the Ready or Prep state and the IR beam is momentarily interrupted while the
button is pressed.
Examples of events that could cause this to happen are:
Any object such as a person, body part, or equipment passing between the
transmitter and receiver.
The operator changing the orientation of the transmitter while making the exposure.
The button becoming stuck in the pressed state.
If the DRX-Revolution is configured to automatically advance to the next image after
exposure, multiple exposures could occur if the IR beam is interrupted multiple times.
To prevent unintended exposures, take the following actions:
Ensure that nothing interrupts the IR beam during preparation and exposure.
Carefully maintain the aim at the receiver during use.
Stop using the remote and call for service if it appears that any of the switches are
not operating correctly.

Caution
If you witness or become aware of a potentially unsafe condition with this equipment, report it
to your authorized Carestream Service Representative immediately, while taking appropriate
steps to ensure the safety of all.

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2 CARESTREAM Remote Exposure Switch
for DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System
The Remote Control Exposure Switch emits infrared signals controlling prep, expose, and
collimator lamp functions when paired to a particular receiver. The receiver is equipped
with LED indicators that respond to these signals.

Note
The receiver responds to the signals emitted from its paired remote control only. See the section
Procedure to Pair the Remote Exposure Switch for pairing instructions.

Remote Control Features

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Prep/Expose button (1)A two-stage button. Press down to the first stage to Prep the
generator; the remote chirps and the indicator light turns green. Press down further to
the second stage to send the Expose signal to the receiver.

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CARESTREAM Remote Exposure Switch for DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System

Lamp/Pair button (2)A single-stage button. Press to light the collimator lamp. Press
again to turn the lamp off. Holding down the Lamp button for 30 seconds causes the
remote to begin the pairing process with the available receiver, and chirps when pairing
is complete. See the section Procedure to Pair the Remote Exposure Switch for
important information.
Low Battery indicator (3)LED flashes as long as the remote is out of its cradle when
batteries need to be replaced.
Remote FinderA high-pitched musical sound emits and the battery indicator LED
flashes when the remote has been out of its cradle and idle for more than three minutes.
Pushing any button will reset this alarm for another three minutes.
Cradle and Sleep ModeThe remote cradle is mounted to the equipment. When the
remote control is in its cradle, its power usage is near zero to preserve battery life.
Removing the remote from the cradle resumes normal operation.

Note
To maximize the battery life, store the remote control in the cradle when not in use.

Receiver Features

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1 2 3 4
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The receiver is mounted on the mobile X-ray unit. LED indicators light when the remote
sends the appropriate signal.
1 Power On (blue)Lights when the unit is powered. The power source is
the mobile X-ray unit onto which the receiver is mounted.

2, 5, 7 Prep (green)Lights when the Prep signal is received

3, 6, 8 Expose (green)Lights when the Exposure signal is received

4 Collimator (blue)Lights when the Collimator Lamp signal is received

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Pairing
The remote signal is infrared and has a line-of-sight range of up to 11 m (36 ft).
Each remote control has a unique code. Every message it sends includes this code, and
the receiver uses this code to determine its paring. A receiver will ignore all messages
from a remote with which it is not paired.
You must take care that only one unit is paired at a time. This means that there should
not be any additional units within the vicinity of the unit being paired.
There are two events that may cause a remote control to be paired to more than one
machine:
1. If two or more machines are within the line of sight or reflections when the pairing
signal is sent.
2. The remote is paired to Machine A, then at a later time moved to machine B and
paired to Machine B.

Caution
Isolate the mobile X-ray equipment from other units when sending the pairing signal. Every
receiver that gets a message that contains the Pair signal will begin the pairing process.
In the event that two machines are paired to one remote, it is possible to expose both
units under certain circumstances, for example, if both machines were in Ready status,
close enough to be in line-of-sight, or close enough for IR reflection to occur.

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CARESTREAM Remote Exposure Switch for DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System

Procedure to Pair the Remote Exposure Switch

Prerequisites:
Remote Exposure Switch with two fully charged AA batteries
Receiver mounted on the unit
1. Isolate the unit to be programmed.
2. Power on the unit.
3. Position yourself within 11 m (36 ft) of the unit, directly in line of sight of the receiver.
4. Point the remote toward the receiver.
5. Press the Lamp/Pair button and hold it down for 30 seconds.
The remote will chirp and all lights on the receiver will light for two seconds when
the pairing is successful.

The remote is now paired to that receiver.

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Procedure to Use the Remote Exposure Switch

Prerequisites:
Remote Exposure Switch with two fully charged AA batteries
Receiver mounted to the X-ray unit and powered on
X-ray unit set up as required, observing all necessary guidelines for radiation safety
and protection

Note
Verify that the left-most ON blue indicator on the receiver is illuminated. The receiver
automatically powers on when you power on the X-ray unit.
1. Make sure there are no other mobile units in line of sight, including units behind a
window or lead glass.
2. Take the remote control out of its cradle.
3. Stand within 11 m (36 ft) of the unit with the receiver in the direct line of sight.
4. Collimator LampPoint the remote toward the receiver and press down on the
Lamp/Pair button.
This causes the collimator light to come on. The indicator on the far right lights blue.
5. Press again to turn the collimator light off.

Note
Pressing and holding the Lamp/Pair button for 30 seconds will pair the remote to the receiver.
6. Generator PrepPress the Prep/Expose button down to the first stage. The second
light from the left lights green.
This prepares the generator for exposure.
7. Generator ExposePress the Prep/Expose button down to the second stage. The
third indicator from the left lights green as the exposure is made.
When the exposure is completed, an audible tone from the machine will sound, and
the X-ray unit will return to standby mode.

Note
Corresponding indicators light green on the sides of the receiver for Prep and Expose signals.
8. Return the remote control to its cradle on the X-ray unit.

Note
If the remote is left out of the cradle and idle for three minutes, the Remote Finder feature is
activated causing the remote control to beep until you touch a button or return the remote to its
cradle. This series of beeps will continue until the remote is located and returned to its cradle.
Keep the remote in its cradle when not in use to extend battery life.

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CARESTREAM Remote Exposure Switch for DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray System

Procedure to Change the Batteries on the Remote

Exposure Switch
Prerequisites:
Remote Exposure Switch
Two AA batteries

1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control.
2. Replace the AA batteries in the orientation indicated in the battery compartment.

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3 TECHSWITCH Remote Transmitter Unit
Note that all Cautions and Warnings should be read and understood before operating
this equipment.

Caution
To avoid potential serious injury to yourself or the patient and/or damage to this device, you must
adhere to the following instructions in this guide.
This illustration shows the key parts found on the TECHSWITCH remote transmitter unit.
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4

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Transmitter Unit Features

Remote Finder (1)Built-in feature locates the transmitter unit if it is left out of its
cradle for two minutes by repeating a series of beeps. This series of beeps will continue
indefinitely until the transmitter is returned to its cradle.
Field Light button (2)Press to turn on the collimator light. The collimator light
automatically deactivates when the Radiography button is pressed to prepare the
generator.
Infrared Window (3)Allows signal to be emitted.
Low Battery window (4)Illuminates red when the 9 V alkaline battery is low and needs
to be replaced.

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TECHSWITCH Remote Transmitter Unit

Radiography button (5)Press and release to prepare the generator.

To make an exposure, press the Radiography button a second time and hold it down until
the X-ray machine completes the exposure. See Procedure to Use the TECHSWITCH
Remote Exposure Switch for more information.

Caution
With the Radiography button activated, any interruption in the IR signal initiates the X-ray
exposure process.
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Receiver Unit Features

On indicator (1)Illuminates when the system is powered
REC indicator (4)Illuminates when the infrared signal is received
ROT indicator (5)Illuminates when the Prep command is activated
EXP indicator (3)Illuminates when the Exposure command is activated
Four Detector Windows (2)
Exposures can be made up to 11 m (36 ft) away.
You can operate the system through a window or leaded glass.
If two mobile X-ray systems are in line of sight of each other or to be used
simultaneously in the same room, power off one unit while operating the other.

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Procedure to Use the TECHSWITCH Remote Exposure

Switch
Prerequisites:
A TECHSWITCH Remote Exposure Switch with a fully charged 9 V alkaline battery
Receiver mounted on the mobile X-ray unit and powered on
X-ray unit set up as required, observing all necessary guidelines for radiation safety
and protection

Note
Verify that the left-most ON green indicator on the receiver is illuminated. The receiver
automatically powers on when you power on the X-ray unit.
1. Make sure there are no other mobile units in line of sight, including units behind a
window or lead glass. If there are other units in line of sight, power off those units.
2. Take the remote control out of its cradle.
3. Stand within 11 m (36 ft) of the X-ray unit with the receiver in the direct line of sight.
4. Point the remote at the receiver and press the Field Light button to turn on the
collimator lamp.
This causes the collimator light to come on. The collimator light automatically turns
off when the generator prep is initiated.
5. Press and release the Radiography button on the remote control to prepare the
generator.
When both the Ready light on the mobile X-ray unit control panel and the ROT light
on the receiver have illuminated, you can make an exposure.

Note
The generator prep cycle automatically stops and returns to standby mode if an exposure is not
initiated within 15 seconds of prep, or if the collimator light is turned on.
6. Press the Radiography button on the remote control a second time and hold it down
until the X-ray unit has completed an exposure.
When the exposure is completed, an audible tone from the machine will sound, the
X-ray indicator on the control panel will illuminate, and all lights on the receiver will
be lit.

Note
The exposure is automatically discontinued if the Radiography button is released while making
an exposure.
When the exposure is completed, both the X-ray unit and the remote control will
automatically return to standby mode.

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TECHSWITCH Remote Transmitter Unit

7. Return the remote control to its cradle on the X-ray unit.

Note
If the remote is left out of the cradle or idle for two minutes, the Remote Finder feature is
activated, causing the remote control to beep until you return it to its cradle. This series of beeps
will continue until the remote is located and returned to its cradle. Keep the remote in its cradle
when not in use.

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Procedure to Change the Battery on the TECHSWITCH

Remote Exposure Switch
Prerequisites:
TECHSWITCH Remote Exposure Switch
One 9 V alkaline battery

1. Remove the six screws from the bray back cover of the remote control. Place a new
9 V alkaline battery in the orientation shown on the inside top cover.
2. Replace the gray back cover by securing the six screws.

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4 Maintenance
The CARESTREAM Remote Exposure Switch and the TECHSWITCH Remote Exposure
Switch and receivers are constructed of durable plastic that should retain their
appearance for many years. They require the same maintenance.
Periodically clean the remote control and receiver with a soft cloth moistened with water
and a mild soap or detergent.

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CARESTREAM is a trademark of Carestream Health.

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