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HATCH X-RAY Operating Manual
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The keypad Console is the user interface allowing the operator to control the
X-Ray system and get feedback from it. This section describes how to use the
console to complete specific tasks. As a preface, the stages through which the
console passes before it becomes operable are described first.
Figure 13 : Start-up screen
Power up
On power up, the console displays the Start-up
Screen as shown on the left. Following this, the
console performs self test. The keypad, beeper
and LCD backlight are checked. Do not press any
keys (including exposure switch) during self test
period.
Figure 14 : Home screen
Home Screen
Immediately following a successful self test the
console displays a screen similar to the one shown
on the left. This screen displays current selection
of exposure parameters, exposure mode details
and accessories selected (cone type and film
speed).
A ‘READY’ icon at the bottom right corner of
the display indicates that the system is ready to
deliver an exposure.
The
icon (when present) indicates that current
combination of Preset Mode and Anatomy are
different from the default startup combination.
Press ‘SET’ key to use current combination as
default, .
5.1. Selecting a Pre-set Mode
A Preset Mode is a collection of exposure parameters (kV, mA and mS) suitable
for a particular type of image receptor. The keypad Console of Hatch X-Ray
provides a total of seven user modes of operation, which include:
• Three factory programmed default modes, Mode1, Mode2 and PSP
• Three custom modes : Custom-1, Custom-2, and Custom-3
• One special mode: History (for recalling previously used exposure
parameters)
CHAPTER
5
USING THE CONTROL CONSOLE