Cleaning the Image Plate
Warning
: Be aware that the image plate of the CR HD5.x and
CR HM5.x detectors is a very expensive part and therefore
needs extra care!
Warning
: Do not put the image plate with the phosphor side
facing down!
Warning
: To avoid any deformation always store the image
plate horizontally on a flat surface
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When to clean the image plate?
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When to clean the image plate?
The inner lining of the CR detectors is made of fleece. This ensures a high
degree of protection against electrostatic charging and dust collection on the
image plates. Nonetheless, it is recommended to clean the image plates of the
CR HD5.x detectors and CR MD 4.xR plates and cassettes quarterly using the
following procedure.
The CR MM3.xR image plate and the image plate of a CR HM5.x Mammo
detector requires a more frequent cleaning: at least once a week or after every
200 cycles (whatever comes first).
Permitted cleaning products?
• For CR MD4.xR and CR HD5.x, only use AGFA CR Phosphor Plate Cleaner
and a soft lint-free cellulose cloth or Polynit wipes to clean the plate.
• For CR MM3.xR and CR HM5.x, only use AGFA CR Phosphor Plate Cleaner
and Polynit wipes to clean the plate.
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| Cleaning the image plate of CR HD5.0, CR MD4.0R, CR HM5.0 and CR MM3.0R | Cleaning the
Image Plate
0042A EN 20170718 1541