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TRUEBEAM SYSTEM BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES The TrueBeam™ system boasts multiple layers of safety for the patient, the system components, and the user. Among the system’s safeguards are physical, software, audible, and visual mechanisms specifically designed to help ensure safe operation of the equipment. These and TrueBeam’s other built-in features work together to help improve patient safety, while allowing clinicians to navigate the complexities of cancer care with confidence. SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS • Touch guards • Capacitive collision detection system • Machine motion model • Zone rules • Live view monitoring system • Visual and audio monitoring system • Standardized user interfaces • Pre-treatment dry run capability • LaserGuard II infrared laser collision detection system The TrueBeam system includes safeguards such as the capacitive collision detection system (above left) and LaserGuard II infrared laser collision

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Touch guards The TrueBeam system features collision detectors with touch guard sensors for machine components that may come within close proximity to the patient. These components include the kV imaging panel, kV imaging source, and the MV imaging panel, and if installed, the lower portion of the electron applicator(s). Capacitive collision detection system The capacitive collision detection system (CCDS) is a non-contact layer of safety that stops the motion of the kV imaging source if the active area is encroached upon. Visual and audio monitoring system Closed-circuit televisions enable...

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