hatch X-RAY, Operating Manual

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HATCH X-RAY Operating Manual
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• Avoid free swinging of the arms or tube head. Meaning, always guide the
movements with your hand.
• Do not hang external loads or weights on the tube head or extension
arm. The arm and base units are designed for its own weight and may
not hold an additional weight.
• Schedule and carry out periodic maintenance checks.
6.3. Shipping and Long Term Storage
• Use the original packing box for shipping/transporting the unit.
• When not using for a long time, cover the unit with dust proof covers and
ensure the unit is not exposed to harsh environments.
• In case of non-usage for long period (>6 months) X Ray tube seasoning
is recommended. Cover the cone with lead. Using the control console set
the parameters as per table below. Give exposure and repeat exposure
5 times for each combination of kV, mA and ms. After all the exposures
are completed, the unit is ready for use.
kV mA Time(ms)
60 4 40
60 6 40
60 8 40
60 4 500
60 6 500
60 8 200
65 4 40
65 6 40
65 8 40
65 4 500
65 6 500
65 8 200
70 4 40
70 6 40
70 8 40
70 4 500
70 6 500
70 8 200
Table 9 : Tube seasoning