Shimadzu MobileArt Plus MUX-100H
Shimadzu · Model MobileArt Plus MUX-100H
"Status Indicator" You can easily recognize ready time for the exposure by color of Status Indicator. It reduces the time for patient to hold the breath. "Telescopic Arm" with "All free button" Telescopic arm provides easiest and accurate positioning. And the "All free button" in the middle of arm enables a operator to extend the arm from the system side, without going around the bed. "Inch Mover" Button allows you to make very precise movement the system to adjust the position along bed side, without moving the patient at all.
Key tips
- ·Never bypass a radiation interlock to "just get the image" - this is one of the few true zero-tolerance rules in BMET work.
- ·Trend image-quality phantom results over time - drift shows up before an outright failure does.
- ·Portable/mobile units take real physical abuse from transport - check wheel locks and cable strain reliefs more often than fixed units.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
No or inconsistent X-ray exposure
HighSymptoms: No exposure on the hand switch, error code, images under- or over-exposed, exposure inhibited.
Root cause: HV generator fault, a hand-switch / exposure-relay fault, an HT-cable fault, or a battery / capacitor-charge fault.
Battery / powered-drive fault
HighSymptoms: Few exposures per charge, powered drive weak or dead, will not charge, low-battery alarm.
Root cause: Aged battery pack or a drive-motor / charger fault.
Poor image quality
MediumSymptoms: Blurry, noisy or low-contrast images despite correct technique.
Root cause: Tube focal-spot degradation, generator instability, HT-cable insulation, or the DR detector / wireless link.
Column / arm counterbalance or brake fault
MediumSymptoms: The tube arm drifts, will not hold position, or the column brake is ineffective.
Root cause: Worn arm counterbalance / brake, or loose fasteners.
Collimator lamp / field-light fault
LowSymptoms: Collimator light out or dim.
Root cause: Collimator lamp at end of life.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Battery pack
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Fairly easy
X-ray tube / HV generator components
Discharge capacitors and disconnect batteries before service.
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
HT cables
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Wireless DR detector
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Fairly easy
Column / arm counterbalance & brake kit
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Collimator lamp
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery pack | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Fairly easy |
| X-ray tube / HV generator components Discharge capacitors and disconnect batteries before service. | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
| HT cables | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Wireless DR detector | Major service part | $$$$ | Fairly easy |
| Column / arm counterbalance & brake kit | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Collimator lamp | Periodic replacement | $ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily QC per modality: image-quality phantom test
- ·Tube and detector inspection
- ·Annual state-required radiation safety survey
- ·Vendor-scheduled preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: No exposure
- Confirm a charged battery / that the capacitor charges and the mains connection.
- Check the hand switch and its cables for damage and any interlock.
- Note the exact error code and look it up in the maintenance instructions.
- Inspect the HT cables and connections.
- Escalate a confirmed generator / tube fault to the manufacturer; service with the system off and capacitors discharged.
Symptom: Poor image quality
- Confirm technique (kV / mAs) for the study.
- Check the DR detector / wireless link and calibration.
- Inspect the HT cables for insulation damage.
- Compare against a phantom exposure.
- Escalate tube focal-spot degradation to the manufacturer.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Radiology / Imaging department
- Emergency Department (portable units)
- Operating Room (C-arms)
- Cath lab
- Bedside ICU (portable X-ray)
Documents & Manuals
- Shimadzu MUX100 service manualService Manual · External
- MUX100 service manualService Manual · External
- Dart SZ Operation GuideUser Manual · External
- Brochure and SpecsBrochure · External
- Mobile DaRt MUX100D Parts List M503-4007Document · External
- MobileArt Plus MUX-100H Installation ManualDocument · External
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
Shimadzu Corporation is recalling the Shimadzu Mobile X-ray Sytems (MUX-100 and MUX-100H) because the connecting metal plate which connects the main chassis and the column of MUX-100 may crack.
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