Del Medical DynaRad Phantom-8000, Installation, Operation & Service Manual

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Phantom Installation, Operation & Service Manual
Controls 3-3
3.3 Controls
This section describes the controls of the Phantom x-ray system.
3.3.1 Main Control Panel
Figure 3-1 below shows the main control panel of the Phantom X-ray
system. The paragraphs that follow describe each control.
Figure 3-1. Main Control Panel
1 kVp Display
- This display shows the selected kVp in 1 kVp
increments.
2 mAs -
This display shows the computed mAs level prior to exposure.
3 Time
- This display shows the preset exposure time in intervals of 0.01
to 4 seconds.
4 kVp Adjust Buttons
- These two momentary buttons adjust the
displayed kVp value from 50 to 100 kVp in 1 kVp increments.
5 Time Adjust Buttons
- These two momentary buttons adjust the
displayed exposure time from 0.01 to 4 seconds in 0.01 second
increments.
6 READY Indicator
- This indicator lights up when the unit is ready to
make an exposure. It’s time delayed circuit prevents excessive
exposure frequency which could damage the unit.
7 X-RAY Indicator
- This indicator lights up when the exposure button
is pressed and an exposure is made. An audio tone is also generated
during exposure.
8 FAULT Indicator
- This indicator lights up when an internal circuitry
fault occurs. A numerical code with also appear in the control panel’s
display to indicate what type of fault has occurred.
9 RESET Button
- This button must be pressed to reset a fault
condition.
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