Siemens Medical Solutions Department MED EH and S WFSW Footswitches for RC of medical x-ray-systems User Manual Artis Footswitch ADD
Siemens Medical Solutions, Department MED EH&S; Footswitches for RC of medical x-ray-systems Artis Footswitch ADD
Users Manual
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Addendum
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Important information
The Wireless Footswitch has the same functions as the standard footswitch
without being connected by cable. The functions are activated via an RF transmit-
ter.
The immanent advantages are easier cleaning and no tripping over cables.
The Wireless Footswitch shall be operated in close vicinity to the patient table
only and with full visibility to the patient on the table.
The batteries shall always be sufficiently charged.
The Wireless Footswitch can interfere with life supporting devices.
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Caution
Unnecessary Dose
X-ray release may be possible from remote locations
uDo not release X-ray mistakenly if not in viewing distance to the patient and
close to an emergency button
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Caution
Discontinuation of interventional treatment
Batteries of Wireless Footswitch may be flat
uMake sure the batteries are charged prior to starting an examination.
uIn case of empty batteries use Charging Station to continue treatment.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user´s authority to operate the equipment.
The Wireless Footswitch may be interfered with by other equipment, including
portable and mobile RF communication equipment, even if such equipment
meets the applicable emissions requirements.
The Wireless Footswitch must emit electromagnetic energy in order to perform
its intended function. Nearby electronic equipment may be affected.
Operation
Footswitches
There are two monoplane versions with 4 pedal functions and a biplane version
with 8 pedal functions. The functions of the pedals can be configured by Siemens
Service to your preference. Please see the suggested assignment in the Opera-
tor Manual Artis.
The Wireless Footswitches are marked with a colored sign of different shape to
avoid a mix up for installations with a multitude of Wireless Footswitches. The
same marks are attached to the respective table and room during installation.
Monoplane Wireless Footswitch (example)
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Caution
Footswitch too close to a life supporting device
Interference with life supporting device and possible malfunctioning
uMake sure to keep a separation distance of > 7 cm between the Wireless
Footswitch and a life supporting device
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Biplane Wireless Footswitch
The footswitch is active in a range of appr. 5 m around the table/stand, where the
receiver is mounted. If the footswitch is in a wider range of the table, it may lose
contact with the receiver and will then turn into an inactive mode.
There are 3 LEDs showing the status of the footswitch.
LED on: Footswitch is on and is in active mode.
LED off: Footswitch is inactive.
– It is too far away from the table
– The Artis system is switched off
– The batteries are completely discharged
– The Footswitch is in “sleep mode”. Press a pedal swiftly to activate it
again.
LED on: Any footswitch pedal is being pressed.
LED off: battery sufficiently charged, footswitch not connected to the Charging
Station,
LED flashing yellow: battery needs charging, remaining capacity < 4h.
LED on yellow: footswitch connected to Charging Station and batteries are being
charged.
LED on green: footswitch connected to Charging Station and batteries are fully
charged.
This symbol marks an RF transmitting component.
Two examples of colored signs of different shape to mark the footswitch to an
Artis system.
Charging Station
The Charging Station is connected to the Wireless Footswitch for charging the
batteries. It is recommended to connect the Charging Station after deployment
each day.
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Charging Station
If the Wireless Footswitch needs charging during a patient procedure, simply
connect it to the Charging Station. The cable length of 7 m allows charging during
the procedure.
Never use another charging device than the Charging Station delivered with the
Wireless Footswitch.
Usage of another charging device may cause severe damage to the Wireless
Footswitch or may lead to hazards for the patients when the Wireless Footswitch
is recharged during operation.
Exchange of batteries
The batteries of the Wireless Footswitch must be exchanged once a year by au-
thorized and trained staff. Please call Siemens Service. Unauthorized exchange
may cause severe damage.
Technical Data
Active range Approximately 5 m around the receiver mounted to the table/stand.
Charging time Approx. 6 h
Operating time with full
batteries
Approx. 60 h
Frequency range 2402 MHz - 2480 MHz
Modulation GFSK
RF Power 0 dBm
RF emissions CISPR 11 Compliance: Group 2