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Setup
8 Operation
The necessary tests (e g acceptance test) are regulated by the locally applicable national law
• Find out which tests are to be made
• Carry out tests in accordance with national law
8.1 Operational check
When carrying out the commissioning tests where the image
plate and sensor are used as receiver, the 2-D X-ray test phan-
tom is required and possibly the appropriate 2-D X-ray test
phantom holder
• Before initial unit operation the commissioning test of the x-ray system must be carried out accord-
ing to national regulations
The tests of constancy, which must be carried out at regular intervals by the surgery personnel, are
based on the results of the commissioning test
8.2 Electrical safety check
• Carry out an electrical safety check according to all national regulations (eg patient conductivity,
conductivity of housing)
• Document the results
8.3
Switch unit on
The display will show the standard values for x-ray exposures or the setting values used for the last
exposure carried out
– Operational display lamps,
– LED for menu tooth symbol,
– LED for menu Adult/Child and
– LED for menu image plate/sensor all light up
8.4
Service menu settings
• While pressing the button
and additionally the button
a little longer in order to switch to the
Service-menu
• Under menu option 1
Cone Type
move to appropriate value with
or
scroll through and then
use
to confirm
• Under menu option 2
Cone Type
move to appropriate value with
or
scroll through and then
use
to confirm
• Under menu option 3
Default Value Reset
, press
to confirm reset
• Under menu option 4
kV Option
move to appropriate value with
or
scroll through, 50-70 kV
are permissible in countries with no x-ray limit regulations Use
to confirm
• Under menu option 5
X-ray Count
move to appropriate value with
or
scroll through Use
to confirm
Resetting the counter is password protected
• Under menu option 6
Version
the current Firmware Version can be called up Use
to confirm
• Under menu option 7
Demo
the Demo-Version can be started by pressing
• After entering all required values press
to exit the Service Menu
