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Chapter 3 Calibration
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OVERVIEW
This chapter provides instructions for configuring and calibrating the HF Series X-ray
generator following installation. For additional information, NEMA Standards Publica-
tion/No. XR8-1979(R1994), Test Methods for Diagnostic X-ray Machines for Use Dur-
ing Initial Installation is recommended as a reference.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the generator is equipped with the
Q-Connect option" (Ethernet Adapter) for Agfa DiRex
Integration (i.e., the Agfa NX workstation computer functions as
the operator control panel), proceed to Appendix B,
CALIBRATION (Agfa DiRex) for generator configuration and
calibration instructions.
If the generator is equipped with the "Q-Connect option"
(Ethernet Adapter) for use with a Q-VISION operator control
panel (OCP), or it is integrated with a workstation computer
other than an Agfa DiRex Integration (e.g., the Canon DR
Integration System, Agfa NX-DR Series Integration), refer to
Appendix D, CALIBRATION (Insight - Canon) for generator
configuration and calibration instructions.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS
The following lists the tools and materials required to perform the procedures
contained in this chapter:
• Digital Voltmeter: Fluke Model 87 (or equivalent)
• kV and mAs meter: Radcal Dynalyzer III (or equivalent)
• Radiation meter (0-1000 mR)
• Oscilloscope, 50 Mhz storage: Tek 2210 (or equivalent)
• 5 CM, 10 CM, 15 CM, 25 and 30 CM acrylic phantoms (required for
calibrating systems equipped with QG-AEC option).
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION/CALIBRATION
The HF Series x-ray generator has been factory configured and calibrated. It is nec-
essary, however, to perform the following procedures to validate system compliance.
Perform the procedures in the sequence presented, unless otherwise instructed.