
3-3
Calibrations and Quality Assurance
032-0328-EN Rev K
Shutter Calibration
It is recommended that Shutter Calibration be performed once a week to ensure optimal image
quality. This calibration is also necessary if a mechanical adjustment is made to the beam limiter
or if image quality has degraded.
ShutterCal runs several tests in both landscape and portrait (V17 systems only) positions. A pie
chart displays status.
Run Shutter Calibration
1.
From Utilities menu, select
ShutterCal
.
2.
Ensure the field of view on the scanner is clear.
3.
Press
. The scanner initializes.
4.
When prompted, press the
Scan
button on the operator control box. An audible alarm is
sounded and the X-ray ON light is illuminated during radiation exposure.
5.
You will be prompted to press the
Scan
button for each test.
NOTE:
The panel will rotate to the portrait position at the start of the portrait tests (V17
systems only).
6.
When Shutter Cal is complete,
Calibration Complete
is displayed. Thumbnail images of
each Shutter Cal test are available to view.
7.
If desired, select a thumbnail to view.
8.
Press
to display Complete screen and select another option.
Shutter Calibration Failure
If the calibration fails, the following message is displayed:
Shutter Calibration Processing Failure
Press
to exit.
If prompted, re-run Panel Cal, then re-run Shutter Cal. Otherwise, check that the field of view
is clear of all objects and that there are no obstacles to the rotation of the gantry. Re-run
Shutter Cal. If failure persists, contact Technical Support.
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