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Saturday, June 7, 2014

Manual for a PLC

Verbatim from a PLC manual I am studying at work, concerning replacing the memory backup lithium battery:

4.5.2 Notice in using
(1) Do not heat the battery or solder the polarity. ( It may cause the reduction of life.)
(2) Do not measure the voltage or short with tester. (It may cause the fire.)
(3) Do not disassemble the battery.

Personally, I have never considered soldering the polarity...but I've measured voltages plenty of times without causing the fire...

Monday, September 26, 2011

Made in China

Found this ad on Ebay for a "DENTAL PORTABLE MOBILE X- RAY MACHINE". Here's a clip of the ad image:

What is "Green" X-ray Machine

This updated model X-ray Machine combines the advantages of similar products. It eliminates the shortcomings of the on-frequency X-ray machine (high current intensity and excess amounts of scrap x-rays). The tube voltage frequency of this machine is 30 KHz, and the tube current is 0.1MA. The radiation scope is at an angle of 24 degrees, located within a distance of 1.2 meters ahead. This is an innovative design named the "Green X-ray Machine." Low amount of radiation safeguards patients and staff from overdoes of radiation exposure. No special guards are needed for both doctor and patient.
Technical Parameters

  • 110v±10% and 220V±10% (We stock the item specail for the customer all over the world)
  • Rating: 60W
  • Mainframe exterior size: 28 * 20 * 8 centimeters
  • Ball-2009140 * Spiral (excluding Canada longituba)
  • Mainframe Weight: 2.5kg
  • Whole package weight: 5.1kg(12lb)
  • Storage conditions: 5-40 degrees Celsius
  • Relative Humidity < 80%
  • Exposure time: 0.2-0.5 seconds
  • Set-up time: 0.1-9.9 seconds
Feature

  • Low amount of radiation, safeguards patients and staff from overdoes of radiation exposure, called "Green" X-ray machine. No special guards are needed for both doctor and patient, no need for dark room either
  • Digital display control exposure time and repitition provide consistent, clear images
  • Delivers fast response speeds and higly-accuracy output indexes
  • Adjustable KV (revolutions per minute of engine) and MA
  • Can be powered directly from regular DC outlet (Unlike other Large-scale 50/60Hz X-line machines, which usually require special electrical wiring)
  • Uses Toshiba 0.3x0.3 micro-focus spherical kinescope, ensuring crystal-clear images
  • Uses 30mm×40mm Kodak film
  • Three ways to take a picture: button on the mainframe, button on the headtube, or remote control (included)
  • The vacuum-insulated, and airproof tubehead
  • High-frequency design makes unit portable and compact, saving you space, easy to carry
  • FDA Compliant, CE Certification, ISO9001 Quality Certification
Units and Pictures (what you see what you get)

Note the spelling errors, stilted grammar, and interesting specifications like
  • Adjustable KV (revolutions per minute of engine) and MA
I always thought RPM was the acronym for engine speed. What are "scrap X-rays", anyway?

And WHAT is a  Toshiba 0.3x0.3 micro-focus spherical kinescope ?

Would you buy one of these for use on humans - or lab rats, for that matter? I'll bet it lasts less than a month under normal use.

Starting price was US $254.99