GE Healthcare
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Service Information and Procedures Class A 2385072-16-8EN
Job Card CHK A011 - Check kVp settings
Page no. 1745
Chapter 9
JC-CHK-A-011.fm
Job Card CHK A011 - Check kVp settings
Chapter 9
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SUPPLIES
None
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TOOLS
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kVp meter. The kVp meter must be in good condition and possess valid certification.
Suitable meters are:
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Note:
The calibration curve attached to the meter (obtained during periodic recalibration of the meter)
must
be used to correct the meter reading throughout this procedure.
Note:
The Keithley 35080B kVp meter is not recommended for use in Europe
It does not meet the European accuracy requirement of 3%.
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Standard 19 X 23 Compression Paddle for positioning the kVp meter close to the Tube Head
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(used to protect the detector from the possibility of falling objects)
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(used to protect the detector from excessive exposure to X-rays)
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REQUIRED EFFORT
Personnel: 1 Field Engineer
Time: 5 minutes
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The procedures in this Job Card produce X-rays. Ensure that you take appropriate precautions when
operating with X-rays (for example, stay behind the radiation screen during an X-ray exposure).
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PREREQUISITES
None
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PROCEDURE
The procedures described below are designed to verify that the values of kVp delivered by the equip-
ment correspond to the values selected by the operator.