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Operator’s manual • X-Mind unity • VH • (15) • 09/2017 • NUN0EN010H
5.7.3. BITEWING EXAM
The led of the selected type of exam should be illuminated
or
led ANT ON
indicates that the x-ray system is set for anterior bite-wing exam.
led POST ON
indicates that the x-ray system is set for posterior bite wing exam.
5.8.CHECK THE SELECTED IRRADIATION TIME
Before proceeding with the exposure check the selected time on the display.
To adjust the exposure time use the following keys (“+” or “–“):
!
WARNING
The modification of the exposure time is momentary and will be lost unless it is saved. (Refer to Chapter 7) To restore to the previous
values, press one of the non-lit keys on the control panel.
5.9.CHECK THE DOSE AREA PRODUCT VALUES
The DAP values [mGy*cm2] relevant to the combination of the technique factors and settings selected for the exposure, can be checked
by simultaneously pressing the following keys shown belowon the x-ray control unit keyboard of the X-MIND unity. The DAP value will be
shownd on the display instead of the exposure time. The icon relevant to the units of measurements will change accordingly.
To show the DAP values on the display:
BEFORE EXPOSURE :
Set the desired settings on the control unit (kV, mA, exp. time, etc.) and press the
keys in order to show the expected DAP
nominal values.
AFTER EXPOSURE :
press together and keep pressed for 3 seconds
keys in order to show the expected DAP nominal values relative to last
emission settings and last emission effective value.
PLEASE NOTE
The reference values of DAP visualized on the display are reported in Annex A.