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Chapter 3 Operation
Revision Q HF Series X-ray Generators - Operator’s Manual
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SETTING UP TO TAKE EXPOSURES
Before taking an exposure, the operator must prepare the system as follows:
• Select Receptor
• Select Mode
• Select/verify exposure factors
RECEPTOR SELECTION
In any operating mode, use the RECEPTOR selection keys (see Figure 3-1) to
select the appropriate image receptor. Select "NONE" if not using a table or wall
receptor. The currently selected receptor is indicated in the window at the bottom
center of the operator control panel display screen.
Figure 3-1. Receptor Selection
WARNING: This x-rayunitmay be dangerousto patientand operatorunless safe exposure factorsand operating instructionsare observed.
MODE
APR
AEC
AEC FIELD
MANUAL
KV
READY
MA
MAS / TIME
EXPOSE PREP
•
WALL NONE AUXILLIARY TABLE
RECEPTOR
AUX
IMAGE
RECEPTOR
SELECTION
KEYS
Selects the Table Film
Cabinet as the image receptor.
Selects the Wall Stand Film
Cabinet as the image receptor.
NONE
TABLE
WALL
Selects the cassette (i.e., neither Table nor
Wall Stand Film Cabinet) as the image
receptor. Use with “Special” exams such as
cassette table top or cross table exams.
AUXILLARY
Selects additional image receptor(s), such
as a second wall stand, or separate digital
receptor, etc. (Press once select the receptor
assigned as “WALL2”, press second time to
select receptor assigned as “AUXILLIARY”.)