System Operation
RTR-4 Operator’s Manual
4-4
SAIC Proprietary
120300 Rev. D
Using the Add Images Feature
Description
The
Add Images
feature allows the operator to accumulate more
than 99 pulses per image by adding the pixels from a second
image. The images can either be newly acquired or retrieved from
the image file folder. Follow this procedure to obtain an X-Ray
using the
Add Images
feature.
Prerequisites
Verify the following prerequisites are completed before beginning
this procedure:
• The RTR-4 is configured in accordance with the applicable
setup procedures in the previous chapter.
• The Safety Keyswitch has been turned 90° clockwise.
WARNING
Excessive exposure to X-Ray radiation is harmful.
Verify the exclusion zone is clear of all personnel.
Failure to comply may result in personnel injury.
4
Click the
Fire and Sum X-Ray
button. After the
source fires, an image appears on the screen along
with the
Fire and Sum X-Ray
dialog box.
5
If the image is satisfactory, click the
Close
button in
the dialog box and proceed to step 8. If the image is
unsatisfactory, continue to next step.
CAUTION
If the source is set to fire more than 99 pulses, wait
five minutes before firing the source again. This
permits the source to cool down properly. Failure to
comply may damage the source.
6
Enter the number of pulses desired up to 99 and
enter the desired time delay up to 300 seconds.
7
Click the
Fire and Sum X-Ray
button. The newly
acquired image is added to the previous image.
Repeat steps 5 through 7 until a satisfactory image is
obtained.
8
When a satisfactory image is obtained, save the
image using
QuickSave
or
Save As
.
STEP
ACTION