O-arm Gantry, X-ray Tube, Detector and Mechanical Systems
This course examines how mechanical motion, X-ray generation, detector acquisition, and electrical distribution work together in the Medtronic O-arm surgical imaging system. Students study gantry structure, opening-ring interfaces, positioning mechanisms, and general principles of alignment, interlocking, and motion control. Coverage of the X-ray tube, generator, flat-panel detector, and collimation connects subsystem function with image quality and common categories of performance degradation. Power distribution and cabling topics emphasize protective grounding, connector condition, cable routing, and safe isolation of hazardous energy. Guided labs and a capstone use simulations, de-energized inspection exercises, and documentation-based troubleshooting, with students directed to follow the manufacturer's service documentation for all system-specific procedures. Anode Technical Institute is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by Medtronic or Philips, and this course is not factory training.
InstructorJacob CalhounPrerequisites
Course outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Lesson 1: O-arm Architecture and Subsystem Relationships", "Week 2: Lesson 2: Radiation Safety, Hazardous Energy, and Service Boundaries", "Week 3: Lesson 3: Gantry Structure and Breakable-Ring Opening Mechanisms", "Week 4: Lesson 4: Hands-on Lab: De-energized Gantry and Ring Inspection", "Week 5: Lesson 5: Motorized Positioning, Motion Feedback, and Interlock Principles", "Week 6: Lesson 6: X-ray Tube Construction, Heat Management, and Wear", "Week 7: Lesson 7: X-ray Generator Principles and High-Voltage Safety", "Week 8: Lesson 8: Hands-on Lab: Simulated Motion and X-ray Subsystem Fault Analysis & Midterm Review", "Week 9: Lesson 9: Flat-Panel Detector Principles and Image Artifact Recognition", "Week 10: Lesson 10: Collimation, Beam Geometry, and Alignment Concepts", "Week 11: Lesson 11: Hands-on Lab: De-energized Power and Cabling Inspection", "Week 12: Lesson 12: Power Distribution, Protective Grounding, and Electrical Safety", "Week 13: Lesson 13: Integrated Troubleshooting and Manufacturer-Documented Verification", "Week 14: Lesson 14: Capstone Project: O-arm Subsystem Assessment and Service Documentation Plan"]