GE Typhoon 9200, Operating Instructions Manual

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Typhoon Operating Instructions 28-9623-56 AA
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Operation 4
Performing a scanning 4.4
4.4 Performing a scanning
Note: If radioactive samples are used the instrument should periodically be checked for
contamination from radioactive samples. Check the glass platen and the surface
of the inner lid according to Checking for contamination‚ on page 56.
Scanning recommendations
If time is critical for the experiment, make sure the instrument is ready to scan by
checking the instrument state
Typhoon instrument states‚ on page 43 .
• If the instrument state is Ready , you can select the scan parameters, place the
screen on the glass platen, and start the scan.
• If the instrument is in the Sleep state, click the Initialize Scanner button to bring
the instrument to the Ready state. The Instrument will be in Warming Up state for
approximately 5 minutes, during which the scan parameters can be selected Set
scan parameters‚ on page 44 .
Load sample or Storage phosphor screen to instrument
1 Open the sample lid (A) by grasping the lid release under the center front of the
sample lid (B) and pull the release forward until the lid opens. Raise the lid all the
way.
2 Inspect and clean of the instrument before use.
a) Clean the glass platens before and after every scanning, see Cleaning‚ on
page 56 for instructions.
b) Inspect and, if required, clean the sample lid inner surface according to
Cleaning‚ on page 56 .
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