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touch detector
A device surrounding the bottom shield on the electron applicator, which reacts to collisions with the applicator. If the touch detector encounters a force of approximately 2. 3 Kg (5. 0 lb) in any direction, the red warning lights on the interface mount il
A safety sensor that interrupts machine motion when it touches anything. The device prevents collisions between HET Clinac machine parts and collisions between machine parts and patients and operators.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Medical devices
- Category: Radiology equipment
- Company: Varian
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