Old X-ray Table and Generator Be Used with a New Digital X-ray System?
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!
Through care and good maintenance, they have been able to produce diagnostic images over the years using film.
For some veterinarians, 2017 is the year they would like to stop using chemicals and standard film.
However, they do not want to spend the 17k-25k on a new table and generator when their old system is producing 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 or CR it is a simple calibration that will enable the old table and generator be ready for use the day of the installation.
This installation should be carried out by the installer on the day of installation and prior to the training session with the veterinary staff.
For direct radiography or 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 expose signal.
A conversion box is brought by our onsite installers so that the cesium technology can convert the voltage down to a high of 5 volts and a low of 0 volts.
Another item that we include with our system is a new foot pedal switch. Often times 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 nice especially if the foot switch was to go out you always have another backup to take a high-quality digital x-ray.
You do not always need to buy a new table and generators 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.