Users Manual Part 1

IBA | 7-4 | Clinical User’s Guide
Volume 1 - Treatment Session
|Part II - Using Treatment Room Equipment Moving the Patient Positioning Devices |
Figure 7-1. PPS Structural Parts
Allowed Maximum Weight on the Couch
The PPS is a high-precision tool. The precision is guaranteed for total weights on the
couch within certain weight limits; this total weight may be comprised of the patient
and/or equipment. Beyond those guaranteed limits, absolute weight limits exist.
Joint 2
Joint 3
Joint 1
Joint 6
Joint 5
Joint 4
Tur ret
Coupling interface
Couch
Front arm
CAUTION Before moving the Patient Positioning System (PPS) robot, the user
shall ensure area around the joint 1 and the turret has to be clear.