Air Techniques PRO VECTA HD, Operating Instructions Manual

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9 Instructions for use
NOTICE
Exerting force on the unit can lead to it becoming damaged
• Do not lean against or support yourself using the unit
9.1 Standard settings on switch-on
The tube length can be preset in the Service-Menu "84 Service menu settings"
An extension of the tube influences the image quality and the dose area product displayed
Standard settings on switch-on
– Image plate
– Adult, Pre-molar
– 60 kV, 7 mA
The following table shows the standard values for the image plate exposure time of an adult patient
DC radiator, 7 mA
Tube length 8 in. (20 cm)
DC radiator, 6 mA
Tube length 12 in. (30 cm)
60 kV µGy 70 kV µGy
Incisor 008 s 107 013 s 109
Pre-molar 012 s 156 018 s 147
Molar 017 s 215 025 s 207
Bite wing 018 s 227 027 s 223
The following table shows the standard values for the image plate exposure time of a child patient
DC radiator, 7 mA
Tube length 8 in. (20 cm)
DC radiator, 6 mA
Tube length 12 in. (30 cm)
60 kV µGy 70 kV µGy
Incisor 005 s 67 008 s 67
Pre-molar 007 s 94 011 s 93
Molar 011 s 146 014 s 144
Bite wing 011 s 146 014 s 144
• Check and adjust X-ray appliances in accordance with the following standard equipment-specific
values
The following table shows the standard values for the sensor exposure times for an adult patient
DC radiator, 7 mA
Tube length 8 in. (20 cm)
DC radiator, 6 mA
Tube length 12 in. (30 cm)
60 kV µGy 70 kV µGy
Incisor 007 s 93 011 s 91
Pre-molar 010 s 132 016 s 131
Molar 013 s 162 020 s 164
Bite wing 014 s 174 021 s 172
Usage