AMRAD Medical by Summit OTS Classic Overhead X-Ray

AMRAD Medical OTS Classic Highlights & Benefits

The AMRAD Medical OTS Classic by Summit Industries combines flexible overhead tube movement, patient-friendly positioning, and intuitive technologist controls. Its manual ceiling-mounted design supports efficient examination setup and patient throughput without the complexity of fully automated positioning, making it a practical choice for healthcare facilities with a wide range of imaging needs.

Key Benefits

• • Flexible overhead positioning: Balanced manual tube movement with motorized vertical adjustment for easier positioning.
  • Faster examination setup: One-touch lock release and color-coded directional controls streamline technologist adjustments.
  • 650 lb (295 kg) patient capacity: An elevating radiographic table accommodates a broad range of patient sizes.
  • Table and upright imaging: A four-way floating tabletop and counterbalanced wall stand support multiple examination positions.
  • Patient-focused safety features: Power-loss locking protection, collision protection, and recessed foot controls support safer positioning.
  • Configurable imaging capabilities: High-frequency generator options and available digital radiography configurations accommodate different imaging requirements.
  • Five-year manufacturer parts warranty: Provides additional ownership confidence, subject to applicable warranty terms.

The OTS Classic delivers the flexibility of an overhead X-ray system with straightforward manual positioning, patient accommodations, and configurable imaging equipment.

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Manual Overhead X-Ray Tube & Positioning

The OTS Classic uses the M200 ceiling-mounted tube support, combining balanced manual movement with motorized vertical positioning. Technologists can move the X-ray tube throughout the examination area while maintaining direct control over alignment and positioning.

M200 Ceiling-Mounted Tube Support

The M200 travels along overhead longitudinal rails and a transverse bridge, allowing the X-ray tube to be positioned over the radiographic table or toward the wall stand.

Its mechanically balanced design reduces the effort required for manual movement, while the motorized vertical column simplifies height adjustments.

Tube Rotation & Positioning Controls

The overhead assembly supports extensive column rotation and 270° X-ray tube rotation, allowing technologists to adjust the tube angle for different examination techniques.

One-touch lock release and color-coded directional controls simplify adjustments, while electromagnetic locks help maintain equipment positioning during operation and power interruptions.

The combination of manual movement and motorized height control provides positioning flexibility without requiring automated tube tracking.

Elevating Radiographic Table & Wall Stand

The OTS Classic pairs its overhead tube with the S222 radiographic table and J1000 wall stand. Together, these components accommodate examinations performed with patients lying down, sitting, or standing.

S222 Elevating Radiographic Table

The S222 features an elevating, four-way floating tabletop that moves longitudinally and transversely to simplify patient alignment without repeatedly repositioning the patient.

Its 650 lb (295 kg) capacity accommodates a broad range of patient sizes, while the adjustable 23–34 in (58–86 cm) height supports patient transfers and examination setup.

The Table Elevation Control Handle (T.E.C.H.) provides convenient adjustment, while recessed foot pedals allow hands-free control. Collision protection, fail-safe locks, and a working height indicator support controlled operation.

J1000 Counterbalanced Wall Stand

The J1000 wall stand supports upright radiography with smooth vertical receptor positioning and an ergonomic lock release handle.

Side-mounted and overhead hand grips provide stability during standing examinations, while a comfortable chin rest helps patients maintain their position. These patient-friendly features support easier examination setup and a more comfortable imaging experience.

The wall stand also provides remote collimator light activation, allowing technologists to illuminate the X-ray field from the wall stand during positioning.

Center-mounted and side-mounted configurations offer flexibility for different examination room layouts.

Clinical Environments & Applications

The AMRAD Medical OTS Classic supports general diagnostic radiography across healthcare facilities of varying sizes, from independent orthopedic practices and outpatient imaging centers to freestanding emergency departments and hospital radiology departments. Its flexible positioning accommodates routine examinations and a broad range of patient needs.

Clinical Environments

• • Hospitals: General radiography departments performing inpatient and outpatient diagnostic examinations.
  • Diagnostic imaging centers: Facilities offering routine X-ray, musculoskeletal, and general radiographic examinations.
  • Orthopedic practices: Imaging for bones, joints, fractures, and musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Freestanding emergency departments: General radiography supporting injury assessments and acute patient evaluations.
  • Outpatient medical clinics: Practices with dedicated general X-ray imaging services.

Clinical Applications

The combination of overhead tube movement, an elevating table, and a wall stand supports a range of standard diagnostic examinations.

• • Chest radiography: Upright and routine chest examinations.
  • Orthopedic imaging: Fracture assessment, joint imaging, and extremity examinations.
  • Spine imaging: Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine radiographs.
  • Abdominal radiography: Standard abdominal examinations.
  • Pelvic and hip imaging: Table-based and appropriately positioned radiographic examinations.
  • Weight-bearing imaging: Standing orthopedic examinations when supported by the selected detector and positioning configuration.
  • General skeletal imaging: Routine bone and joint assessments, including follow-up imaging.

Long-Format Spine & Lower Extremity Imaging

For facilities performing full-spine, scoliosis, or long-leg examinations, the OTS Classic can be configured with an optional 17 × 51 in (43 × 130 cm) long-format wall stand.

Compatible long-format digital detector configurations, including the AMRAD Medical Cuattro ONE, provide additional imaging capabilities for orthopedic applications where extended anatomical coverage is beneficial.

These options allow facilities to tailor the OTS Classic to specialized imaging requirements without making long-format equipment a requirement for routine general radiography.

X-Ray Workflow & Patient Positioning

The OTS Classic supports efficient radiographic setup through accessible positioning controls, adjustable patient supports, and flexible equipment movement.

Overhead Tube Movement & Alignment

The balanced tube support allows technologists to move the X-ray tube manually, while motorized vertical adjustment simplifies height changes.

One-touch lock release and color-coded directional controls help make positioning intuitive, reducing unnecessary adjustments between examinations.

Table-Based & Upright Examinations

The elevating table supports examinations requiring patients to lie down, while the wall stand accommodates upright imaging.

Four-way tabletop movement allows alignment adjustments with less patient repositioning. Wall stand hand grips and the chin rest help patients remain stable during standing examinations.

Safety & Operator Controls

Recessed foot pedals allow technologists to operate the table while keeping their hands available for patient assistance.

Collision protection and fail-safe table locks support controlled movement, while the overhead tube’s electromagnetic locks help prevent unintended movement, including during a power interruption.

These features allow technologists to focus more attention on the patient throughout the examination.

X-Ray Generator & Imaging Technology

The AMRAD Medical OTS Classic offers configurable generator and imaging options to accommodate different examination requirements, workloads, and facility preferences.

High-Frequency Generator Options

The OTS Classic offers AMRAD Medical S Series, E Series, and M Series high-frequency generator configurations, with 40–80 kW options identified for the system.

Generator selection allows facilities to match available X-ray output to the examinations they perform and their anticipated imaging volume.

X-Ray Collimator & Beam Alignment

The collimator features a white LED field light, laser positioning aid, and adjustable shutters to help technologists align the X-ray field with the examination area.

Remote collimator light activation from the wall stand adds convenience during upright positioning.

Digital Radiography & Image Acquisition

The OTS Classic can accommodate configurable image acquisition equipment, including digital radiography (DR) options.

DR detectors capture X-ray images electronically, allowing images to be reviewed through compatible acquisition software. Detector size, software capabilities, and image management connectivity depend on the selected imaging package.

Facilities transitioning from computed radiography (CR), which uses separately processed imaging plates, can discuss an appropriate digital detector configuration with MXR.

Detector & Long-Format Imaging Options

The standard J1000 wall stand uses a 17 × 17 in (43 × 43 cm) receptor cabinet. An optional 17 × 51 in (43 × 130 cm) wall stand provides extended coverage for specialized examinations.

The AMRAD Medical Cuattro ONE is a long-format DR detector option associated with the OTS Classic. It supports full-length imaging applications, including scoliosis and long-leg examinations, without conventional image stitching.

Detector packages and software capabilities are selected according to the facility’s clinical and workflow needs.

Room Configuration & Installation

The OTS Classic requires a ceiling-mounted rail system and sufficient clearance for tube movement, table positioning, and upright examinations.

Ceiling Height & Overhead Rails

AMRAD Medical recommends a 9 ft (2.74 m) ceiling height for optimal positioning. The OEM also identifies 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) as a recommended lower-height installation configuration.

The overhead assembly uses longitudinal rails and a transverse bridge to accommodate movement throughout the imaging room.

Table & Wall Stand Configuration Options

The standard S222 table has an 84 × 30 in (213 × 76 cm) tabletop, with an optional 35.5 in (90 cm) width available.

The J1000 wall stand offers center-mounted and side-mounted configurations, along with an optional 17 × 51 in (43 × 130 cm) long-format version.

MXR can help select the appropriate system configuration and coordinate installation considerations around available room dimensions, patient positioning needs, and clinical workflow.

AMRAD Medical OTS Classic vs. OTS Elite

The OTS Classic and OTS Elite both offer ceiling-mounted X-ray positioning, an elevating radiographic table, and a counterbalanced wall stand. The primary difference is tube positioning: the OTS Classic uses balanced manual movement with motorized height adjustment, while the AMRAD Medical OTS Elite adds automatic tube tracking to the table and wall stand.

Both systems support general radiography. The right choice depends on the facility’s positioning preferences, workflow requirements, and desired level of automation.

AMRAD Medical OTS Classic Specifications

M200 Overhead Tube Support

• • System type: Manual ceiling-mounted X-ray tube support
  • Movement: Mechanically balanced manual positioning
  • Vertical adjustment: Motorized
  • Longitudinal rails: 15 ft (4.6 m)
  • Transverse bridge: 10 ft (3 m)
  • Transverse travel: 95 in (241 cm)
  • Vertical travel: 63 in (160 cm)
  • X-ray tube rotation: 270° total (±135°)
  • Tube positioning detents: 45° increments
  • Controls: One-touch lock release and color-coded directional controls
  • Locks: Electromagnetic with power-loss protection
  • Recommended ceiling height: 9 ft (2.74 m)
  • Lower recommended ceiling height: 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m)

S222 Elevating Radiographic Table

• • Table type: Elevating, four-way floating tabletop
  • Patient capacity: 650 lb (295 kg)
  • Tabletop dimensions: 84 × 30 in (213 × 76 cm)
  • Optional tabletop width: 35.5 in (90 cm)
  • Adjustable table height: 23–34 in (58–86 cm)
  • Longitudinal tabletop travel: 30 in (76 cm)
  • Transverse tabletop travel: 10 in (25 cm) total, ±5 in
  • Controls: Recessed foot pedals and Table Elevation Control Handle (T.E.C.H.)
  • Safety: Collision protection and fail-safe locks
  • Working height indicator: Included

J1000 Wall Stand

• • Type: Fully counterbalanced, wall-mounted stand
  • Standard receptor cabinet: 17 × 17 in (43 × 43 cm)
  • Cabinet front-panel range: Floor level to 76 in (193 cm)
  • Receptor center height: 15–70 in (38–178 cm)
  • Grid ratio: 10:1
  • Grid density: 103 lines per inch
  • Grid focal range: Selected by configuration
  • Cassette tray: Heavy-duty deluxe, model 06338
  • Locks: Electric
  • Operating voltage: 24 VDC
  • Installation: Center-mounted or side-mounted
  • Loading orientation: Left or right
  • Patient positioning aids: Side and overhead hand grips, chin rest
  • Remote collimator light control: Included
  • Optional long-format wall stand: 17 × 51 in (43 × 130 cm)

High-Frequency X-Ray Generator

• • Generator type: High-frequency
  • Available families: S Series, E Series, and M Series
  • Brochure-listed power range: 40–80 kW
  • Generator integration: Configurable

X-Ray Collimator

• • Rated tube voltage: 150 kVp
  • Beam field: Multilayer square field
  • Light source: White LED
  • Alignment: Laser positioning light
  • Additional positioning aid: Measuring tape
  • Shutters: Six pairs
  • Minimum inherent filtration: 2 mm aluminum equivalent

Available Equipment Options

• • Wider S222 tabletop: 35.5 in (90 cm)
  • Long-format J1000 wall stand: 17 × 51 in (43 × 130 cm)
  • AMRAD Medical Cuattro ONE long-format DR detector configuration
  • High-frequency generator selection
  • Digital detector and compatible image acquisition software packages