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Operating the HexaPOD evo RT System
Starting the HexaPOD evo RT System
3.1
Starting the HexaPOD evo RT System
Do not touch the patient while touching one of the connectors on the
robotic couchtop.
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3.1.1
Switching on the HexaPOD Powerbox
The robotic couchtop and camera are powered from the powerbox in the equipment
room.
To switch on the powerbox, push its mains switch (for details, refer to Section 8.2
HexaPOD Powerbox on page 127). The green check-back light will come on. If the
green check-back light does not come on, call a service engineer.
Note:
3.1.2
The powerbox is only powered if the Linac power is ON.
Checking the Status of the iGUIDE Tracking System
The camera will automatically start when you switch on the powerbox. The LEDs on
the camera show you its status:
POWER LED Status LED Error LED
Figure 15
iGUIDE Tracking System (Polaris Spectra)
The POWER LED and the Status LED must be lit up. Note that after switching on, the
POWER LED will flash. You have to wait 30 minutes to ensure that the camera is
warmed up completely.
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When you work with the HexaPOD evo RT System, make sure that there
no other optical markers (for example, a second reference frame) are
within the field of view of the camera.
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Make sure that the camera is powered for at least 30 minutes before
you perform the daily safety checks.
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The camera uses IR light for tracking. Ensure that all other light sources
and objects that point or reflect light at the camera are removed or
disabled while you work with the iGUIDE software. Other optical
tracking systems must also be disabled.
HexaPOD evo RT System
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User Manual
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