Siemens MAMMOMAT Novation, Maintenance Instructions Manual

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18 Compression and system movements
MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.831.01.02.02 Siemens AG
08.04 CS SD 24
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4 Compression and system movements
4.1 Testing the “compression” function
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Attach the spring scale as shown in (1/Fig. 1 / p. 18) and make sure not to damage the
compression plate during the following tests:
Tolerance:
±
1 kp.
4.1.1 Compression cutoff
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System ON
PMF Presetting
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Select any value (e.g. 6 kp) on the potentiometer (2/Fig. 1 / p. 18) and compress. Does
the compression unit cut off at that setting?
SIE Max. value for cutoff
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Select the maximum value (20 kp) with the potentiometer (2/Fig. 1 / p. 18) . (20 kp).
Does the unit cut off when it reaches the maximum value?
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Correct display (chapter 2 "System", (6/Fig. 1 / p. 13) ).
PMF OPCOMP
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Position your forearm between the object table and the compression plate and check
the OPCOMP function.
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Typically, the cutoff value is between 6 and 10 kp with the factory setting.
Fig. 1: Compression