The X-ray hand switch and footswitch on your OEC 9800 are subject to a lot of wear and tear: being dropped, getting stomped on, and 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 Hand switch & Footswitch Troubleshooting Basics
Need a Replacement?
If your hand switch 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
Steve Rentz: April 18, 2024
