AGFA DX-D 600, User Manual

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DX-D 600
User Manual
0242F EN 20181218 160
9.3 RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATION
RAD operation can be performed in the following modes:

Three point control by selecting kVp, mA and Exposure Time
independently.

Two point control by selecting kVp and mAs independently. mAs
selection sets the maximum mA available for the selected Focal Spot
and the respective Exposure Time. In this control mode, when kVp value
is increased, the Generator will automatically look for the adequate
combination of mA and Exposure Time factors to avoid the “
Tube
Overload ” warning, keeping constant mAs.

One point control by selecting kVp with AEC operations.

Anatomical Programs (APR).
A typical RAD examination sequence is as indicated below:
1. Make sure that the X-ray Tube to be used is properly warmed-up.
2. Position the equipment in the initial position of the examination.
THIS EQUIPMENT CAN BE MOVED IN DIFFERENT AXES.
PLEASE TAKE CARE THAT NEITHER THE PATIENT NOR THE
OPERATOR/STAFF ARE IN THE MOVEMENT AREA OF THE
EQUIPMENT. ALWAYS WATCH WHERE YOU STAND.
REMOVE ALL OBJECTS FROM THE COLLISION AREA.
IT IS MANDATORY TO POSITION FIRST THE EQUIPMENT AT
THE INITIAL POSITION OF THE EXAMINATION AND THEN,
WITH THE SYSTEM ALREADY STOPPED, POSITION THE
PATIENT.
3. Position the patient for the examination.
4. Select the “ workstation ” and technique parameters using the RAD
controls on the NX Station or on the Ceiling Suspension Control Console.
5. Instruct the patient to maintain the required position. Prepare the X-ray
Tube by pressing the handswitch button to the “
Prep ” position and
maintain it until the “ Ready ” indicator is illuminated.
6. Instruct the patient to remain still and to hold breath as required, then
make the X-ray exposure by pressing the handswitch button fully to the
“
Exp ” position and maintain it throughout the exposure. The “ X-ray On ”
indicator will light and an alarm will sound during the exposure.