Chapter A4: Image Acquisition
Definium AMX 700 X-Ray System
5161515-1EN
Rev. 6 (10 February 2008)
A4-10
Operator Manual
© 2008 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.
5. Confirm or adjust the
Grid
and
SID
based on the recommendations for the protocol.
The screen only shows the recommended Grid and SID. The system does not report the current
Grid and SID status.
6. Make technique adjustments as necessary:
kV
and
mAs
.
NOTE:
Press [RESET TECHNIQUE] at any time to reset the technique to the default protocol settings.
7. Position the GE Portable DR Detector under the patient.
8. Confirm or adjust the
Patient Side,
if applicable.
9. Collimate and shield as appropriate for the exam.
10. Have the patient suspend respiration, if required.
11. Make exposure using the hand switch or TechSwitch.
The image appears on Image Viewer screen.
NOTE:
It takes about 9 seconds for a fully processed image to appear on the Image Viewer screen.
12. Press the
Acquisition
tab to switch back to the Acquisition screen.
Conduct a Cassette Exam
The Cassette Exam function takes an x-ray without digital image acquisition and storage or electronic
information sending and retrieval. This is for use with a traditional Film Screen or CR cassette.
When the cassette receptor is selected, a message appears near the bottom of the screen: “CAUTION:
Non-digital Exposure. Ensure that film is in place.“
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