Can My Old Universal Easymatic X-ray Table and Generator Be Used with a New Digital X-ray System?
Some of the Universal Easymatic systems look like this
Some veterinarians purchased their X-ray table and generator 25+ years ago, and they still work perfectly!
With proper care and maintenance, they've produced diagnostic images for years using film.
For some veterinarians, 2017 is the year they would like to stop using chemicals and standard film.
However, they don't want to spend 17k-25k on a new table and generator when their old system produces excellent mas/kvp options for each case.
The good news is your existing system can work well with proper installation with your new digital X-ray equipment. For computed radiography (CR), a simple calibration will enable the old table and generator to be ready for use on the day of installation.
The installer should carry out this installation on the day of installation, before the training session with the veterinary staff.
For direct radiography (DR), the plate may be wired into the foot switch as a prep switch. The old universal Easymatic X-ray table and generator send out a 120-volt prep and exposure signal.
Our on-site installers bring a conversion box that uses cesium technology to convert the voltage down to 5 volts (high) and 0 volts (low).
We also include a new foot pedal switch with our system. Oftentimes, the old switch can be worn out and the wiring loose.
A new foot pedal switch ensures a smooth transition from prep to exposure. In some instances, we also include a hand switch, which can be mounted on the wall.
This secondary option is especially useful if the foot switch fails; you always have another way to take a high-quality digital X-ray.
You do not always need to buy a new table and generator to enjoy the speed, safety, and quality of digital X-rays.
Contact us today.
We can help you upgrade your system to digital.
Here is a video showing the conversion from film to digital using the old table and generator.
