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Chapter
8
Calibration and Maintenance
Commonly-Used Utilities
The Utilities menu contains options for running various calibration and quality assurance tests, as
well as options for reprocessing an exam and managing protocol favorites that are user-created.
In SmartScan Studio, press
to access the Utilities menu. The following are the most
commonly-used options. Refer to the
i-CAT FLX Technical Guide
for information on the other
Utilities menu options.
CAUTION
If the optional deadman handswitch is installed on the scanner, press and hold
handswitch before pressing the
Scan
button, and continue to hold handswitch down for
the duration of the exposure (
X-ray
light on). Early release of the handswitch stops the
exposure and the
Fault
light turns on. The patient will have to be re-scanned.
Panel Calibration
It is recommended that Panel Cal be performed once a week.
The Panel Cal is performed in both landscape and portrait (V17 systems only) positions for
4 x 4 and 2
x 2 resolutions. Several tests run as part of the panel calibration. A pie chart
displays status.
Option
Description
PanelCal
Panel calibration should be performed once a week.
ShutterCal
Shutter calibration should be performed once a week to
ensure optimal image quality.
Reprocess Exam
Reprocess an acquired scan for which there is raw data
available on the scanner controller.
Favorites Manager
Options to manage protocol favorites.
Summary of Contents for FLX V Series
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