H4 POWER INTERFACE BOARD by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• The H4 Power Interface Board by GE Healthcare is designed for seamless integration within the H-Power CT System, ensuring reliable performance across various components.
• It features a central interface for critical components such as the slip ring, heat exchanger power supply, and oil pump, enhancing system efficiency.
• Equipped with safety measures, including an adhesive insulating pad, it protects service personnel from accidental contact with live component leads.
• This interface board is optimized for use in diverse medical environments, offering robust performance under varying operational conditions.
• Its design facilitates easy communication with the JEDI inverter, streamlining system diagnostics and maintenance.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

The H4 Power Interface Board is compatible with the following models:

• LIGHTSPEED PRO 16
• BRIGHTSPEED EDGE
• BRIGHTSPEED ELITE
• LIGHTSPEED 16
• BRIGHTSPEED EXCEL
• BRIGHTSPEED SELECT

This board is primarily utilized in computed tomography (CT) systems, serving crucial roles in diagnostic imaging workflows and maintenance operations.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Dimensions	Standardized for H-Power systems
Power Supply	Compatible with H-Power CT systems
Safety Features	Insulating pad for personnel protection
Communication Protocol	Supports JEDI inverter signals

Clinical and Service Value

The H4 Power Interface Board enhances procurement value by ensuring compatibility with multiple GE Healthcare CT models, streamlining the purchasing process for healthcare facilities. Its robust design minimizes downtime, allowing for more efficient patient throughput and improved diagnostic capabilities. By integrating seamlessly with existing systems, it supports procurement strategies focused on long-term operational efficiency.

From a maintenance perspective, the board's user-friendly design simplifies service tasks, reducing the complexity involved in troubleshooting and repairs. The inclusion of safety features, such as the insulating pad, not only protects service personnel but also contributes to a safer working environment. This focus on safety and efficiency ultimately enhances workflow, allowing biomedical engineers to prioritize patient care while ensuring system reliability.

Additional notes

The H4 Power Interface Board is mounted to the heat exchanger on the rotating gantry within the H-Power CT System. The purpose of this interface board is to provide an interface between the various components on the H4 system. The components tied to this board are the slip ring, heat exchanger power supply, oil pump, smart ID module, over temperature/pressure limit switches, and an interface for JEDI inverter communication signals. The interface board provides circuitry and an interface to a harness that is used to control the fan speed of the heat exchanger. It also provides a central interface for low voltage components of the Hercules tube and heat exchanger. An adhesive insulating pad is applied to the back of the H4 PWR I/F board to protect service personnel from accidentally contacting live component leads. The interface board provides an efficient performance in varying medical environments.