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Rapiscan 6Xx XR Security X-Ray System Operator's Manual 6xx XR Security X-ray System Operator’s Manual Rapiscan Document Number: 9210632 Document Release: Revision 5 Page ii 6xx XR Security X-ray System 9210632 Foreword Operator’s Manual Rev. 5 Revision History Name of Document: 6xx XR Security X-ray System Operator’s Manual Document Number: 9210632 Rev ECN # Issue Date Name Comments A April, 2005 RT New Document B May, 2005 RT Changed Screens 1 01437 November, RT Production Release 2005 2 01732 February, RT Changed Screens 2006 3 01786 May, 2006 RT New Screens 4 01926 July, 2006 RT Minor Revision 5 02789 November, RT New format layout, updated screens 2008 2008 v80 Rapiscan Systems Proprietary Information. 9210632 6xx XR Security X-ray System Page iii Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual Foreword Copyright Notice This manual covers the operation and general maintenance of Rapiscan 6xx Series X-ray machine. The owner or authorized user of a valid copy of the products covered by this manual may reproduce this publication only for the purpose of learning to use such product. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted for any other purpose, such as selling copies of this publication or providing paid-for support services. © 2008 Rapiscan Systems. All rights reserved. Export Licensing The technical data contained in this document is subject to the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and has been exported in accordance with them. Violation of these export laws is prohibited. Content of this Manual We have made an effort to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate as of the date of publication. However, the product that you have purchased may contain options, upgrades or modifications not covered by this manual. As a result, there may be discrepancies between the information contained in this manual and the product you have purchased. If you have any questions about the content of this manual or the product that you have purchased, please contact Rapiscan Systems Customer Service. No Warranties The provision of this manual to you creates no express or implied warranties of any kind, including, without limitation any warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, completeness or fitness of this manual for any particular purpose. Rapiscan Systems Proprietary Information. Page iv 6xx XR Security X-ray System 9210632 Foreword Operator’s Manual Rev. 5 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................1-1 1.1 Scope ..............................................................................................................1-1 1.2 Windows-Based Software: Features ...............................................................1-1 1.3 System Description .........................................................................................1-3 1.4 Imaging Sequence ..........................................................................................1-4 1.5 Films................................................................................................................1-5 1.6 Drugs and Food...............................................................................................1-6 1.7 Diagnostics......................................................................................................1-6 1.8 Self Test ..........................................................................................................1-6 1.9 Approval for Use..............................................................................................1-6 1.10 Imaging............................................................................................................1-6 1.11 Limitation on Liability and ...............................................................................1-7 1.12 Accessories .....................................................................................................1-7 1.13 Service Departments.......................................................................................1-7 1.14 Sales Offices ...................................................................................................1-9 2.0 Safety..........................................................................................................................2-1 2.1 X-ray System Safety Features ........................................................................2-1 2.1.1 Safety Warnings .....................................................................................2-1 2.1.2 Machine Labeling ...................................................................................2-2 2.2 Approval Marks ...............................................................................................2-3 2.3 Safety Standards.............................................................................................2-4 2.4 X-ray Safety.....................................................................................................2-5 2.5 Electrical Rating ..............................................................................................2-5 2.6 Sensors, Interlocks and Radiation Safety .......................................................2-5 2.7 Optional Safety Equipment..............................................................................2-6 2.8 Employer’s Responsibility regarding X-ray Equipment ...................................2-7 2.8.1 Approval for Use.....................................................................................2-7 2.8.2 United States Compliance ......................................................................2-7 2.8.3 European Community Compliance.........................................................2-7 3.0 Starting the X-ray System ...........................................................................................3-1 3.1 System Check .................................................................................................3-1 3.2 Power Connection ...........................................................................................3-1 3.3 Switching On ...................................................................................................3-1 Rapiscan Systems Proprietary Information. 9210632 6xx XR Security X-ray System Page v Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual Foreword 3.4 Logging On......................................................................................................3-2 3.5 Main Operator’s Screen ..................................................................................3-3 3.6 Programmable Function Buttons.....................................................................3-5 3.7 Scanning Baggage ..........................................................................................3-6 4.0 Control Panel Operation/Operator Menu ....................................................................4-1 4.1 General............................................................................................................4-2 4.2 Function Keys..................................................................................................4-2 4.3 Conveyor Controls...........................................................................................4-2 4.3.1 Forward button .......................................................................................4-3 4.3.2 Forward lamp..........................................................................................4-3 4.3.3 Stop button .............................................................................................4-3 4.3.4 Stop lamp ...............................................................................................4-3 4.3.5 Reverse button .......................................................................................4-3 4.3.6 Reverse, Stop and Forward Lamps........................................................4-3 4.3.7 X-ray lamps ............................................................................................4-3 4.4 Image Processing Keypad ..............................................................................4-3 4.4.1 Organic Material button ..........................................................................4-5 4.4.2 Inorganic Material button ........................................................................4-5 4.4.3 Crystal Clear button................................................................................4-6 4.4.4 Black and White button...........................................................................4-6 4.4.5 Inverse button.........................................................................................4-7 4.4.6 High Penetration button..........................................................................4-7 4.4.7 Suspect/SE button..................................................................................4-8 4.4.8 Variable Gamma.....................................................................................4-8 4.4.9 Variable Edge Enhancement..................................................................4-9 4.4.10 Variable Density ...................................................................................4-10 4.4.11 Variable Color.......................................................................................4-11 4.4.12 Material Groups ....................................................................................4-12 4.4.13 Previous Bag and Next Bag .................................................................4-12 4.4.14 Next
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