What do you do when your O-arm door is stuck in the closed position? While many people instinctively grab a socket wrench and start manually cranking, there’s a faster and safer alternative: the Emergency Door Override button. This guide will walk you through using this feature, as well as manual steps if the override doesn’t work.
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O-Arm E-Stop Won't Reset? Here's An Easy Fix.
Ever struggled getting O-arm system’s E-Stop to reset? We’ve been there. And the good news is that it’s usually an easy fix. In 99% of cases, the problem is caused by the external pendant jumper. This guide will show you how to identify and fix this issue in five minutes or less.
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How to Replace the X-Ray Tube on an OEC 9800
Replacing the X-ray tube on an OEC 9800 can be fast and painless with the right process and tools! Whether you need a video process or a step-by-step guide on how to safely remove the X-ray tube, our goal is to make this fix as smooth as possible for you. Let’s begin!
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Using A Medtronic O-Arm with a Broken Hand Switch
A common issue with O1 and O2 O-arm systems is a hand switch failure during a case. You press the button to take an X-ray, but nothing happens. While the hand switch likely needs replacing (and Block Imaging can ship you a new one quickly), here’s a helpful method to get through the rest of the case without delay.
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How to Adjust the ABS on an OEC 9800
Adjusting the Automatic Brightness Stabilization (ABS) on your OEC 9800 is actually a fairly simple process. Our guide will walk you through each step as well as provide some context for what KVP readings are in spec.