Carestream Quantum Odyssey HF QG-32, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 3 Operation
HF Series X-ray Generators - Operator’s Manual Revision Q
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AEC Mode
When operating in AEC mode, the system automatically sets required
mAs or time for achieving proper optical density with compensation for
programmable film/screen speed. To make AEC exposure settings, see
Figure 3-4 and proceed as follows:
Figure 3-4. Making AEC Mode Expo sur e Settin gs
W A R N I N G
: T h i s x-r ay u n i t m
a y b e d a n
g er ou s to p a
ti e nt a
n d o p er at o r u
n l e ss sa f
e e xp os ure fa cto
r s an d o p
er ati ng i n
s t ru cti o ns ar e
o bs erv e d.
W A R N
IN G : T h i s x-
ray u n i tm
a y b e d a ng
e rou s to pa
ti e n t a n d o pe
ra t o r u
nl e ss s a f e e
xp o su r e f a
cto r s a n d op
e rat in g i ns t
ru cti o n s ar
eo b s e rv e d.
KV
MA
MAS / TIME
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
5.
MODE
APR
AEC
MANUAL
MAS/TIME
KEY
AEC FIELD
AEC DENSITY
SELECTION KEYS
FILM/SCREEN
SELECTION KEYS
A.
B.