High Frequency Generators - Veterinary Systems APR-VET
Operation
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4.4
AEC OPERATION
The proper use of AEC requires accurate patient positioning. For examination
using AEC, the operator will need to select the desired AEC parameters as
follows:
1.
Make sure that the X-ray Tube to be used is properly warmed-up.
2.
Position the patient for the examination.
3.
Select “
Bucky
” or “
No Bucky
”, and technique parameters using the RAD
controls on the Console.
4.
Enter AEC mode by selecting at least one Area Detector “
Field
” on the
Console.
5.
Select a “
Film Screen Combination
” by pressing the corresponding
push-button.
6.
Set the Film Density if required by using one of the five “
AEC Density
”
controls. “
0
” is the normal setting.
7.
Select the technique parameters (back-up time / mAs) using the RAD
controls on the Console.
8.
Continue with the radiographic operation. (
Refer to Section 4.3 - step 4.
)
