The X-ray handswitch and footswitch on your OEC 9800 are subject to a lot of wear and tear: being dropped, getting stomped on, having their cables run over. There's a pretty good chance that, over the lifetime of your C-arm, you'll have a malfunction from one or the other at least once.
Some of these problems can be diagnosed and repaired. Others, might simply require a total replacement. The video below will give you a brief overview of what proper functionality looks like, what some common problems with hand/footswitches are, and where you should look to find the causes of these problems.
OEC 9800 Handswitch & Footswitch Troubleshooting Basics
Need a Replacement?
If your handswitch or footswitch troubleshooting has revealed the need for a replacement. We can help with that. Contact our parts team here and use the part numbers below to place an order. Our parts ship the same day and next-day delivery is available.
OEC 9800 Handswitch: 00-901627-02 (or -03)
OEC 9800 Footswitch: 00-881060-02 (or -03)
For more information on handling X-ray switch problems, check out this blog:
How to Diagnose X-Ray Switch Errors for OEC C-Arms