
Dose calculator
MAMMOMAT Balance
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Siemens AG
Troubleshooting Guide
Rev.02 10.04
Medical Solutions
Dosemeter configuration
With this option you can set some operational parameters. Press the
"Edit"-"Dosemeter configuration" menu.
A window opens showing the current setting for this
parameters. Input desired values and press "OK" to
retain changes or "Cancel" otherwise.
Remeber to
"File"-"Save" modifications for permanently store
them.
DOSE FUNCTIONS
Dose shown on the LCD Display as well stored in the
memory for statistic purposes and print to the ID printer
can be enabled/disabled in the specific boxes.
PADDLE POSITION OFFSET
Measurement of x-ray Source to Skin distance is
extremely important for a correct Skin Dose
measurement.
After the above configuration of Focal Spot Position:
•
set Paddle Position Offset to zero
•
store configuration values into the Mammo unit
•
install a shifted compression paddle