Users Manual Part 1

IBA | 9-10 | Clinical User’s Guide
Volume 1 - Treatment Session
|Part II - Using Treatment Room Equipment Using the Wireless Hand-Pendant |
Note: The speed of the device remains set to the last speed used until a different
speed is selected.
Note: The proximity control software may automatically switch the speed of a
device from high speed to medium speed in certain circumstances.
Stopping Movements
The following methods are available to stop movements of the Proton Therapy
System (PTS) equipment when using the wireless hand-pendant:
 Release the Move button that is currently being pressed on the wireless hand-
pendant.
 Release the Motion Enable Buttons on the wireless hand-pendant.
 Press an emergency stop button.
Release the Move Device Button
If the currently pressed Move button is released during Patient Positioning Device
(PPD) movement, the PPD performs a normal stop.
Table 9-1. Movement Speeds
Icon Speed
High speed (‘hare’ icon)
Medium speed
Low speed (‘tortoise’ icon)
WARNING If a patient is not safely secured to the PPS, the patient may fall off. Each
patient shall be safely secured before moving the PPS.