PIXEL CP Operators Manual

PIXEL CP SERIES X-RAY GENERATOR
OPERATORS MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
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OPERATORS MANUAL
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SAFETY AND SPECIFICATIONS
CONSOLE CONTROLS
PROGRAMMING THE CONSOLE
ERROR CODES AND MESSAGES
GENERATOR EXPOSURE TABLES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
X-RAY TUBE DATA
The original version of this manual (15 January 2002) has been drafted in the English language.
Pixel CP series X-Ray Generator Operators Manual
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INTRODUCTION
This high frequency X-ray generator is a component of a radiographic X-ray system used in hospitals and clinics. It is used with film-based systems or with DR flat panel detectors along with an imaging system for diagnostic radiographic imaging. It is a non-invasive device, and is designed to image the major systems of the body: Skull, shoulder, thorax, upper arm, lower arm, abdomen, pelvis, femur, knee, tibulafibula, foot. The generator features state-of-the-art computer-based control to ensure minimum patient dose, excellent reproducibility, and superior image contrast. The operator control functions are designed to be simple and user-friendly. The APR (Anatomical Programming) and the optional AEC (Automatic Exposure Control) features give you controlled exposure factors, automatically optimized for the radiological study selected.
MAIN FEATURES
Output power levels 32 to 80 kW. Output capability 125 kV / 150 kV, dependant on model. Smaller, lighter, modular design. Constant dose output due to kV and mA regulation during exposures. User-friendly controls. Large LCD panel for APR and technique display. User-friendly system configuration. Programmed for APR operation, with manual override of technique factors. Extensive self-diagnostics with operator prompt messages. Time and mA / mAs selections are to IEC standards.
OPTIONS
Remote exposure hand switch. AEC (Automatic Exposure Control). Tomography. Dual Speed Starter (400 / 480 VAC models only). Various digital interfaces, dependent on model. Dose-Area Product (DAP).
PATIENT POPULATION
Age: Infant to geriatric. Weight: APR mode: Small, medium, large patients. Manual mode: Exposure factors are set manually, will allow weights from newborn to obese adult. Health: Patients requiring an X-ray may have conditions ranging from mild trauma to chronic, life threatening illnesses.
FREQUENCY OF USE
Typical range 20 exposures / day to 1500 exposures / day (1 day = 24 hr period).
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SAFETY NOTICE:
This manual contains important safety information. An understanding of this information is critical to the safe operation of your equipment. Please ensure that you read the warning notices before using the equipment.
GENERATOR DUTY CYCLE LIMIT

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SECTION CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MATERIAL BEFORE CONTINUING.
Internal X-ray generator components will heat up during normal use of the generator. This is similar to X-ray tube heating during normal generator operation. The amount of heat produced is proportional to the product of kV, mA, and time. Modern X-ray generators are designed to operate with the majority of X-ray tubes over their rated power ranges. They are designed for operating duty cycles consistent with practical patient examination routines that allow for reasonable cooling intervals between X-ray exposures. This X-ray generator has internal duty cycle monitoring to warn of excessive heat build-up. If the generator calculates that the next exposure will exceed the rated generator duty cycle limit, a warning message GEN DUTY WARNING will be displayed. Further exposures are inhibited at this point, and the generator must be allowed to cool sufficiently such that this message is no longer displayed. The generator also monitors the X-ray tubes thermal switch, and will inhibit exposures when the tube reaches its thermal limit. It is the responsibility of the installer to implement and verify this interlock.
DAILY X-RAY TUBE WARM-UP PROCEDURE

CAUTION: THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE PRODUCES X-RAYS. OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT PERSONNEL. Use this procedure when the generator is first turned on for the day, or when it has not been used for several hours. This procedure provides for exposures at medium power before the tube is used at maximum mA or kV values. This will reduce the possibility of damaging the anode and high voltage components. No test setup is required. For maximum stability and reliability, use the following techniques at start up: Select the following: Large focal spot. 80 kV. Normal 50/60 Hz anode rotation. For a 300 kHU to a 400 kHU tube, use approximately 200 mAs per exposure. For a 200 kHU to 300 kHU tube use approximately 150 mAs per exposure. Depending on the X-ray tube power rating, select either 100 mA or 200 mA. Make one (1) to three (3) exposures (depending on tube loading) at 30-second intervals.
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SAFETY AND SPECIFICATIONS
Keep this operators manual with the equipment at all times, and periodically review the operating and safety instructions.
SAFETY / WARNING SYMBOLS

Warning symbol used to indicate a potential hazard to operators, service personnel or to the equipment. It indicates a requirement to refer to the accompanying documentation for details. Radiation exposure symbol used on operator console. Lights to indicate that an exposure is in progress. This is accompanied by an audible tone from the console.
WARNING
THIS X-RAY UNIT MAY BE DANGEROUS TO PATIENT AND OPERATOR UNLESS SAFE EXPOSURE FACTORS, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ARE OBSERVED.
Radiation warning label on console. Never allow unqualified personnel to operate the Xray generator.
WARNING:
PROPER USE AND SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES WITH RESPECT TO X-RAY GENERATORS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USERS OF SUCH GENERATORS. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDES INFORMATION ON ITS PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS, BUT ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITIES FOR AFTER-SALE OPERATING AND SAFETY PRACTICES. THE MANUFACTURER ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY GENERATOR NOT MAINTAINED OR SERVICED ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE AND INSTALLATION MANUAL OR ANY GENERATOR THAT HAS BEEN MODIFIED IN ANY WAY. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR X-RAY RADIATION OVEREXPOSURE OF PATIENTS OR PERSONNEL RESULTING FROM POOR OPERATING TECHNIQUES OR PROCEDURES.
WARNING:
THIS X-RAY UNIT MAY BE DANGEROUS TO PATIENT AND OPERATOR UNLESS SAFE EXPOSURE FACTORS, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ARE OBSERVED.
CAUTION:
DO NOT EXCEED THE TUBE MAXIMUM OPERATING LIMITS SHOWN IN THE X-RAY TUBE DATA SECTION AT THE END OF THE OPERATORS MANUAL. INTENDED LIFE AND RELIABILITY WILL NOT BE OBTAINED UNLESS GENERATORS ARE OPERATED WITHIN PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS.
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Safety and Specifications
X-ray radiation exposure may be damaging to health, with some effects being cumulative and extending over periods of many months or even years. X-ray operators should avoid any exposure to the primary beam and take protective measures to safeguard against scatter radiation. Scatter radiation is caused by any object in the path of the primary beam and may be of equal or less intensity than the primary beam that exposes the film. No practical design can incorporate complete protection for operators or service personnel who do not take adequate safety precautions. Only authorized and properly trained service and operating personnel should be allowed to work with this X-ray generator equipment. The appropriate personnel must be made aware of the inherent dangers associated with the servicing of high voltage equipment and the danger of excessive exposure to X-ray radiation during system operation.
Operators should be trained on the use of the equipment within the facility. They should have the knowledge in radiology, and the skills, attitude, and judgment to safely and effectively operate the equipment. Operators are trained on the use of the X-ray generator by the installer of the X-ray generator. The operators manual may be used as a training aid. Wear protective clothing. Protective aprons with an equivalent of a minimum of 1/64 (0.35 mm) of lead are recommended. To protect the patient against radiation, always use radiation protection accessories in addition to devices which are fitted to the X-ray equipment. Keep as large a distance as possible away from the object being exposed and the X-ray tube assembly. Never operate this X-ray equipment in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Detergents and disinfectants, including those used on patients, may create explosive mixtures of gases. Please observe the relevant regulations. The operator console, or anything electrically connected to it, must never be used within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the patient environment. Do not place liquids (coffee, beverages, flowers, etc) on the control console or generator main cabinet. Always ensure adequate ventilation around the control console and generator main cabinet. Do not operate the equipment near curtains, drapes, etc which may block the ventilation slots. The control console must be located inside an X-ray shielded control booth within the X-ray room, or outside the X-ray room. The control console is intended for fixed mounting. It is not a portable device. Do not operate the console or generator main cabinet in direct sunlight or near any heat sources. Do not operate the console near strong magnetic fields (microwave ovens, speakers, etc), and avoid routing the console cables near these devices. The console and generator main cabinet must be operated in locations that are clean (free of excess dust, dirt, debris, etc), stable (free of vibration), and secure such that the console cannot slip or tip. Only trained maintenance staff may remove the covers of the generator cabinet and the control console.
Do not connect unapproved equipment to the rear of the console. J3 is for connection of an external hand switch, J4 is a serial port for use by an external computer, and J8 is for the interconnect cable to the main cabinet. INCORRECT CONNECTIONS OR USE OF UNAPPROVED EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
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APPLICABLE STANDARDS
This series of X-ray generators comply with the regulatory requirements and design standards in this section as follows: VZW2555 series: Only the standards marked with an asterisk * under SAFETY. VZW2556 series: All standards in this section.
A) SAFETY
* FDA Center for Devices & Radiological Health (CDRH) - 21 CFR subchapter J (USA). * Radiation Emitting Devices Act - C34 (Canada).
Medical Devices Regulations (Canada). EC Directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medical Devices (European Community).
* EN 60601-1/IEC 60601-1, EN 60601-2-7/IEC 60601-2-7, CSA 601.1, UL60601.1.

-Type of protection against electric shock: Class I equipment. -Degree of protection against electric shock: Not classified. -Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water: Ordinary equipment. -Mode of operation: Continuous operation with intermittent loading (standby - exposure). -Equipment not suitable for use in presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
EN 60601-1-4/IEC 60601-1-4, ISO 14971, EN 60601-1-6/IEC 60601-1-6.
NOTE: All referenced standards are considered to be at the latest adopted revision.
The CE Mark is a declaration by the manufacturer that the product complies with the requirements of the applicable European Union (EU) medical device directive and that the product has been subject to conformity assessment procedures as provided in that directive. A CSA mark with the indicators C and US means that product is certified for both the U.S. and Canadian markets, to the applicable U.S. and Canadian standards.
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B) EMC (EN 60601-1-2:2001/IEC 60601-1-2:2001) Guidance and manufacturers declaration electromagnetic emissions The VZW2556 series of X-ray generators are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the VZW2556 series should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Emissions test
RF emissions CISPR 11
Compliance
Group 1
Electromagnetic environment - guidance

The VZW2556 series of X-ray generators use RF energy only for their internal functions. Therefore, the RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment. The VZW2556 series of X-ray generators must be used only in a shielded location with a minimum RF shielding effectiveness and, for each cable that exits the shielded location, a minimum RF filter attenuation of 40dB from 30 MHz to 230 MHz and 47dB from 230 MHz to 1 GHz. (The minimum at 30 MHz is 40dB and the minimum at 230 MHz is 47dB.)
RF emissions CISPR 11
Harmonic The VZW2556 series is suitable for use in all establishments other emissions than domestic and those directly connected to the public lowIEC 61000-3-2 voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for Voltage Not Applicable domestic purposes. fluctuations/ flicker emissions IEC 61000-3-3 NOTE It is essential that the actual shielding effectiveness and filter attenuation of the shielded location be verified to assure that they meet the minimum specifications.
Class A (The VZW2556 series of X-ray generators in combination with shielded location) Not Applicable
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Guidance and manufacturers declaration electromagnetic immunity The VZW2556 series of X-ray generators are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the VZW2556 series should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity test
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) IEC 61000-4-2 Electrical fast transient/burst IEC 61000-4-4 Surge IEC 61000-4-5
IEC 60601 test level

6 kV contact 8 kV air 2 kV for power supply lines 1 kV for input/output lines 1 kV differential mode 2 kV common mode < 5 % UT (> 95 % dip in UT) for 0.5 cycle 40 % UT (60 % dip in UT) for 5 cycles 70 % UT (30 % dip in UT) < 5 % UT (> 95 % dip in UT) for 5 s 3 A/m
Compliance level
6 kV contact 8 kV air 2 kV for power supply lines 1 kV for input/output lines 1 kV differential mode 2 kV common mode < 5 % UT (> 95 % dip in UT) for 0.5 cycle 40 % UT (60 % dip in UT) for 5 cycles 70 % UT (30 % dip in UT) < 5 % UT (> 95 % dip in UT) for 5 s 3 A/m
Electromagnetic environment guidance

Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile. If floors are covered with synthetic material, the relative humidity should be at least 30%. Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment.
Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment.
Voltage dips, short interruption, and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000-4-11
Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment. If the user of the VZW2556 series X-ray generator requires continued operation during power mains interruptions, it is recommended that the X-ray generator be powered from an uninterruptible power supply or battery.
Power frequency magnetic fields should be at Power frequency levels characteristic of a typical location in a (50/60 Hz) typical commercial or hospital environment IEC 61000-4-8 NOTE: UT is the A.C. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.
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Guidance and manufacturers declaration electromagnetic immunity The VZW2556 series of X-ray generators is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the VZW2556 series should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity test
Conducted RF IEC 61000-4-6
IEC 60601 test level

3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80MHz
Compliance level
3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80MHz
Electromagnetic environment - guidance

The VZW2556 series of X-ray generators must be used only in a shielded location with a minimum RF shielding effectiveness and, for each cable that enters the shielded location, a minimum RF filter attenuation of 40dB from 30 MHz to 230 MHz and 47dB from 230 MHz to 1 GHz. (The minimum at 30 MHz is 40dB and the minimum at 230 MHz is 47dB.) Field strengths outside the shielded location from fixed RF transmitters, as determined by an electromagnetic site survey, should be less than 3 V/m.a Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol:
Radiated RF IEC 61000-4-3
3 V/m 80MHz to 2.5 GHz
3 V/m 80MHz to 2.5 GHz
NOTE 1 These guidelines may not apply all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people. NOTE 2 It is essential that the actual shielding effectiveness and filter attenuation of the shielded location be verified to assure that they meet the minimum specification. a Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the VZW2556 series of X-ray generators is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the X-ray generator should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the X-ray generator.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

In accordance with the intended use, some models of this series of X-ray generators comply with the European Council Directive concerning Medical Devices. The CE marking affixed to compliant products signifies this. One of the harmonized standards of this Directive defines the permitted levels of electromagnetic emission from this equipment and its required immunity from the electromagnetic emissions of other devices. It is not possible, however, to exclude with absolute certainty the possibility that other high frequency electronic equipment, which is fully compliant to the EMC regulations, will not adversely affect the operation of this generator. If the other equipment has a comparatively high level of transmission power and is in close proximity to the generator, these EMC concerns (the risk of interference) may be more pronounced. It is therefore recommended that the operation of equipment of this type such as mobile telephones, cordless microphones and other similar mobile radio equipment be restricted from the vicinity of this X-ray generator.
OUTPUT PARAMETERS kV range: kV accuracy: Time range: mAs range: 40 to 125 kV, 40 to 150 kV some models (5 % + 1) over the full kV range. 1.0 to 6300 milliseconds. 0.1 to 500 mAs (Pixel CP 450/ Pixel CP 550 32/40 kW) 0.1 to 630 mAs (Pixel CP 650 50 kW) 0.1 to 800 mAs (Pixel CP 850 65 kW) 0.1 to 1000 mAs (Pixel CP 1050 80 kW) (10 % + 0.2) mAs. 10 to 400 mA (Pixel CP 450 32 kW) 10 to 500 mA (Pixel CP 550 40 kW) 10 to 630 mA (Pixel CP 650 50 kW) 10 to 800 mA (Pixel CP 850 65 kW) 10 to 1000 mA (Pixel CP 1050 80 kW) 0.05 (station to station) mAs. kV, mAs 0.05. 0.1 mAs. Refer to table 1 in section 6.
mAs accuracy: mA range:
Coefficient of linearity: Coefficient of reproducibility: Lowest current time product: Loading factors which will allow lowest current - time product:
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OUTPUT PARAMETER Maximum X-ray tube voltage and highest X-ray tube current at that voltage
Maximum X-ray tube current and highest X-ray tube voltage at that current
Combination of X-ray tube current and X-ray tube voltage resulting in highest output power
Highest constant output power at 100 kV, 0.1 sec
GENERATOR SERIES Pixel CP 450 32 kW Pixel CP 550 40 kW Pixel CP 650 50 kW Pixel CP 850 65 kW Pixel CP 1050 80 kW Pixel CP 450 32 kW Pixel CP 550 40 kW Pixel CP 650 50 kW Pixel CP 850 65 kW Pixel CP 1050 80 kW Pixel CP 450 32 kW Pixel CP 550 40 kW Pixel CP 650 50 kW Pixel CP 850 65 kW Pixel CP 1050 80 kW Pixel CP 450 32 kW Pixel CP 550 40 kW Pixel CP 650 50 kW Pixel CP 850 65 kW Pixel CP 1050 80 kW
Nominal shortest irradiation time (AEC exposures)
All models
LOADING FACTOR 125 kV, 250 mA / 150 kV, 200 mA 125 kV, 320 mA / 150 kV, 250 mA 150 kV, 320 mA 150 kV, 400 mA 150 kV, 500 mA 400 mA, 80 kV 500 mA, 80 kV 630 mA, 80 kV 800 mA, 81 kV 1000 mA, 80 kV 320 mA, 100 kV 400 mA, 100 kV 500 mA, 100 kV 630 mA, 103 kV 800 mA, 100 kV 32 kW (320 mA, 100 kV, 0.1 s) 40 kW (400 mA, 100 kV, 0.1 s) 50 kW (500 mA, 100 kV, 0.1 s) 63 kW (630 mA, 100 kV, 0.1 s) 80 kW (800 mA, 100 kV, 0.1 s) 10 ms
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING Ambient temperature range Relative humidity Altitude 10 to 40 C (50 to 104 F). 20 to 80%, non-condensing. -700 to 3000 meters (1100 to 700 hPa).
This information is provided to help you establish safe operating conditions for both you and your X-ray generator. Do not operate this X-ray generator except in accordance with information included in this section, and any additional information provided by the X-ray generator manufacturer and / or competent safety authorities.
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OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL
1
OFF ON
5
MENU
AEC mAs mA/mS
AEC FIELD
II
III
SMALL
LARGE
mAs mA/mS
II
III
MODE
FOCAL SPOT
3 4
AUX 1 AUX 2
TABLE BUCKY
NONBUCKY
WALL BUCKY
AUX 1
AUX 2
PREP
EXPOSE
CMP200_002B.CDR
TEXT VERSION
SYMBOL VERSION
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Power ON and OFF buttons PREP and X-RAY EXPOSE buttons, and PREP and X-RAY EXPOSURE indicators Radiography controls and display Image receptor buttons Anatomical programming controls and display, BACK / FORWARD buttons, and MENU (reset) button
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POWER, PREP, AND X-RAY EXPOSURE CONTROLS Power On, Power Off Press ON or to switch the X-ray generator on. The console will light up and a brief self - check will be performed. All front panel LEDs, including the X-ray exposure LED, should light briefly. This is an LED self - test and does NOT indicate the presence of X-RAYS. The speaker should briefly beep near the end of the console self-test. Press the MENU (reset) button to continue if any error messages are presented. Press OFF or to switch the generator off.
OFF
OR
ON
Prep, X-Ray Exposure and Exposure Indicator Press and hold the PREP or button to spin the rotor. The prep indicator LED will light when ready to make an exposure. While pressing the prep or hold the EXPOSE or exposure. button, press and
PREP
OR
EXPOSE
button to make an X-ray
The X-ray exposure indicator ray exposure is being taken.
will light when an X-
Pressing the EXPOSE or button only will cycle the generator through prep and then exposure. When the prep button is pressed, SPINNING ROTOR will be displayed in the LCD display window. When the prep cycle is complete, X-RAY READY will be displayed in the LCD display window. During the X-ray exposure, X-RAY ON will be displayed in the LCD display window.
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HAND SWITCH (Optional): Press the hand switch halfway to the PREP position. This will spin the rotor. Fully depress and hold the hand switch in the EXPOSE position to make an X-ray exposure.
RADIOGRAPHY CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Technique select button and indicators. Field select buttons and indicators. Film / Screen select button and indicators. Focus select button and indicators. kV up / down buttons and display (non-CM thickness mode). CM thickness up / down buttons and display (CM thickness mode). mA up / down buttons and display (non-CM thickness mode). kV up / down buttons and display (CM thickness mode). Density / ms / mAs up / down buttons and display. ms / mAs readout. AEC - ON indicator / post-mAs display.
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Technique Select Button and Indicators

AEC mAs mA/mS
This function may be disabled in programming. Press the MODE button until the appropriate LED lights to indicate the desired technique. AEC or for Automatic Exposure Control (1 point technique). mAs for mAs technique (2 point technique). mA/mS for mA and ms technique (3 point technique).
MODE
OR
mAs mA/mS
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN IN CM-THICKNESS MODE: If you are in CM-thickness (AEC mode), and then select CM-thickness (mAs mode) via the technique selector button, the previously set backup mAs will be displayed for that CM thickness. Press the CM - or + buttons to update the display and use the normal mAs, not the backup mAs that was carried forward. If you are in CM-thickness (mAs mode), and then select CM-thickness (AEC mode) via the technique selector button, the displayed backup ms will be based on the programmed mAs for that CM thickness. Press the CM - or + buttons to set the backup ms display to use the appropriate backup ms, not the value that was carried forward.
Field Select Buttons and Indicators (for AEC only)

AEC FIELD
Press the appropriate field select button(s) to select the desired field or combination of fields. The adjacent LED(s) will light to indicate the selected field(s). All three fields may not be deselected. Operates only when AEC is selected.
OR
Caution:
The exposures parameters, particularly the mA and ms, must be confirmed before making an exposure. These parameters may change when switching between AEC and non-AEC modes, depending on the AEC backup mode or generator programming.
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Film / Screen Select Button and Indicators. (Non-DR models only)
II
III
In AEC mode, press the FILM SCREEN or button to select the desired film / screen combination. The appropriate LED will light to indicate the desired selection. I for film / screen I. II for film / screen II. III for film / screen III.
OR
II
III
This adjusts the dose to maintain the correct optical density. In non-AEC mode, indicates which film / screen has been programmed for the selected APR. The corresponding film / screen combination should then be used for that exposure.
Focus Select Button and Indicators

SMALL LARGE
Press the FOCAL SPOT button until the appropriate LED lights to indicate the desired focal spot. SMALL or LARGE or for small focus. for large focus.
FOCAL SPOT
OR
This function may be programmed for auto focal spot selection.
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Note:
The rate of scrolling for the kV, mA, and ms display increases if the buttons are pressed continuously. To return to the slowest scroll rate, release the button(s) and start again.
kV up / down buttons and display (CM up / down buttons and display in CM-thickness mode) To increase kV / CM thickness, press +. To decrease kV / CM thickness, press -. Displays demanded kVp of the exposure. Displays selected CM thickness when CM-thickness function is active.
mA up / down buttons and display (kV up / down buttons and display in CM-thickness mode) To increase mA / kV, press +. To decrease mA / kV, press -. Displays demanded mA of the exposure. This is active for AEC in non CM-thickness mode or mA/ms techniques only. Displays kV when the CM-thickness function is active.
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Density / ms / mAs up / down buttons and display For non CM-thickness mode: To increase density, ms, mAs, or backup ms/mAs press +. To decrease density, ms, mAs, or backup ms/mAs press -. IN AEC MODE: Displays DENS (density) when fixed AEC backup mode is selected. Displays DENS and backup ms when variable ms AEC backup mode is selected. Displays DENS and backup mAs when variable mAs AEC backup mode is selected. DENS will be displayed above or below the backup ms / mAs in these modes, depending on setting. The + / - buttons only adjust the parameter displayed on top. To swap the density and the backup ms or mAs displays, press both the - and + density buttons. Refer to Setting AEC Backup ms or mAs for further details. The density range is typically -5 to +5. (Installer programmable to have a range of up to -8 to +8). This varies the optical density by changing the dose. The % dose change per density step change is installer programmable. For CM thickness mode: To increase density, ms, or mAs press +. To decrease density, ms, or mAs press -. Displays DENS (density) when AEC is selected. The density range is typically -5 to +5. (Installer programmable to have a range of up to -8 to +8). This varies the optical density by changing the dose. The % dose change per density step change is installer programmable. Displays mAs when mAs is selected. Displays time (ms) when mA/ms is selected. Displays mAs when mAs is selected. Displays time (ms) when mA/ms is selected.
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ms / mAs readout The significance of the ms/mAs readout varies, depending on mode selected: In AEC mode, with fixed backup time selected, the AEC backup time is displayed. In AEC mode, with either variable ms or variable mAs backup time, the backup mAs or ms value is displayed. In mAs mode, the calculated exposure ms will be displayed (based on the mAs selected). In mA/ms mode, the calculated mAs of the exposure will be displayed (based on the mA and ms selected).
AEC - ON indicator / post-mAs display Displays AEC when AEC is selected. Displays Post mAs after an AEC exposure.
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Setting AEC backup ms or mAs (applies to non CM-thickness mode only) The AEC backup mode is installer programmable for each receptor. If FIXED AEC backup time has been programmed for the selected receptor, the backup ms and mAs cannot be adjusted. If the selected receptor is programmed for FIXED mode, density (DENS) only is displayed, as in the top figure, below. If ms or mAs AEC backup has been selected, the AEC backup ms or mAs respectively may be operator adjusted. Follow the steps below. 1. 2. 3. If variable ms AEC backup has been programmed for the selected receptor, press the + or - buttons shown below to change the AEC backup time. If variable mAs AEC backup has been programmed for the selected receptor, press the + or - buttons shown below to change the AEC backup mAs. To select density, press both the - and + density buttons. This will swap the density and AEC backup adjustments. Pressing both buttons again will swap the displays to allow further adjustment of AEC backup ms or mAs.
Setting AEC backup mAs (CM-thickness mode only) The AEC backup mAs in CM-thickness mode is set as described in section 4, under PROGRAMMING CM THICKNESS.
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IMAGE RECEPTOR BUTTONS AND INDICATORS
TABLE BUCKY
NONBUCKY
WALL BUCKY
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 1
AUX 2
TEXT VERSION
SYMBOL VERSION
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Table, with Bucky, image receptor select. Table, non Bucky, image receptor select. Wall Bucky image receptor select. Auxiliary 1 image receptor select. Auxiliary 2 image receptor select.
Note:
Image Receptors (1-5) are depicted as the console is shipped from the factory. The receptors may have been reprogrammed during installation. As a result, the receptors may contain installer - applied icons that differ from those shown in this manual.
Table, with Bucky, Image Receptor
TABLE BUCKY
OR
Press this button to select the table Bucky image receptor. The adjacent indicator will light.
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Table, no Bucky, Image Receptor
NONBUCKY
OR
Press this button to select the table non - Bucky image receptor. The adjacent indicator will light.
Wall Bucky Image receptor
WALL BUCKY
OR
Press this button to select the wall Bucky image receptor. The adjacent indicator will light.
Aux 1 Image Receptor
AUX 1
If CM thickness mode is enabled, this is used for CM thickness programming. Refer to section 4, Programming the Console, for details. If CM thickness mode is disabled, this receptor is active, and may be programmed by the installer.
Aux 2 Image Receptor
AUX 2
If CM thickness mode is disabled, this receptor is active, and may be programmed by the installer.
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LINEAR TOMOGRAPHY (OPTIONAL) If the tomography option is installed, any image receptor may be configured by the installer for tomo operation. For tomo operation, the tomo table supplies a start and stop command to start and stop the tomo exposure. The generator will terminate the exposure if the tomo backup time is exceeded. ANATOMICAL PROGRAMMING CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
SYMBOL VERSION
7 2 1 3
OR
4 1
6A
6B
CMP200_004B.CDR
THE ABOVE IS A TYPICAL DISPLAY. YOUR UNIT MAY DIFFER DEPENDING ON MODEL, SET-UP, AND PROGRAMMING
1(a)
For non CM-thickness mode: Anatomical section and anatomical view selection buttons. To select an APR technique: From the main APR menu (shown in the above figure), press the button next to the desired anatomical region. The APR display will show anatomical views within that region. Pressing button 6B (forward) if >> is displayed will show additional anatomical views within that region. Pressing button 6A (back) if << is displayed will return to the previous anatomical views. Press the button for the required anatomical view. The selected view will be highlighted and the image receptor symbol will be replaced with a normal size patient symbol. Press the function button again to toggle between normal, large and small patient sizes.
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The LCD display will show the programmed X-ray technique factors. You may override the programmed techniques by pressing the appropriate selection button (the ability to override the AEC / mAs / mA/ms function may be disabled in programming). When any of the default techniques have been changed, the highlight will be replaced with a rectangular outline around the anatomical view. Simply overriding the programmed parameters will not change the programmed parameters. To make permanent changes to the APR, see CHAPTER 4: PROGRAMMING THE CONSOLE.
1(b)
For CM thickness mode: Anatomical section and anatomical view selection buttons. NOTE: CM thickness mode is only available if it has been enabled in programming. This must be done by your service representative. CM thickness with AEC is only available on image receptors that are programmed for variable mAs AEC backup. CM thickness (mAs) is available with all AEC backup configurations. CM thickness is only available when an anatomical view is selected.
If an anatomical view has not been selected, the technique selector button selects mA/ms-mAs-AEC in non CM-thickness mode. When an anatomical view has been selected, the technique selector button selects mA/ms-mAs-AEC in a combination of CM thickness and non CM-thickness modes as depicted below.
To select an APR technique: From the main APR menu (shown in the figure on the previous page), press the button next to the desired anatomical region. The APR display will show anatomical views within that region. Pressing button 6B (forward) if >> is displayed will show additional anatomical views within that region. Pressing button 6A (back) if << is displayed will return to the previous anatomical views.
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Press the button for the required anatomical view. The selected view will be highlighted and the image receptor symbol will be replaced with a normal size patient symbol. The patient size cannot be changed in CM thickness mode. The LCD display will show the programmed X-ray technique factors. The mid value of the programmed CM range will initially be displayed. Pressing + or - will scroll through the available CM range for that anatomical view. The kV and / or mAs is varied automatically as the CM is changed. You may override the programmed techniques by pressing the appropriate selection button (the ability to override the AEC / mAs / mA/ms function may be disabled in programming). When any of the default techniques have been changed, the highlight will be replaced with a rectangular outline around the anatomical view. Simply overriding the programmed parameters will not change the programmed parameters. To make permanent changes to the APR, see CHAPTER 4: PROGRAMMING THE CONSOLE.
2.
Tube 1 display. This indicator will display TUBE 1 at all times. Anode heat indicator (%HU) readout. Indicates the tube anode heat for the selected X-ray tube. An anode heat-warning message will be displayed at an installer-programmable level, typically 80 % of the maximum tube H.U. rating. Exposures that will exceed a value of typically 90 % of the tube H.U. rating will be inhibited (this is also installer programmable). Time readout - 24 hour mode. The current time is displayed in 24 hour format. Status and operator message display area. This area shows status, warning, and error messages. Back (<<) and forward (>>) selection buttons 6A and 6B. Press button 6A (BACK) and button 6B (FORWARD) to scroll forward or backward through the display. The symbols << or >> will be displayed when these buttons are active. MENU button. Press the MENU button to return to the main menu when in one of the APR submenus. RESET will be displayed below the MENU button when this is active. Pressing this button will clear error messages.
THE FACTORY-DEFAULT X-RAY TECHNIQUE FACTORS MUST BE CONFIRMED AS BEING SUITABLE FOR THE APPLICATION. THESE SHOULD BE EDITED AS REQUIRED, WITH THE UPDATED TECHNIQUE FACTORS SAVED AS PER CHAPTER 4.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
NOTE:
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DAP - DOSE AREA PRODUCT (OPTIONAL) The DAP function is only available if the optional DAP device is installed in the X-ray system, and if the DAP function has been enabled in programming. DAP Overview The DAP device requires a brief settling period after the generator is switched on. The console will display the start-up screen during the DAP settling period. If the DAP does not stabilize within the normal settling time, the console will display the message DAP NOT READY, and will then proceed to the normal operating mode without the DAP display. If this happens, it indicates that the DAP did not stabilize in the normal time. You may wish to switch the generator off and then on again in an attempt to let the DAP stabilize. If the DAP is still not ready after a second attempt, you may choose to proceed without DAP and then contact your service representative. The DAP display is reset to zero when the generator is switched off, and then on again.
Note:
A reading of 0mGycm2 indicates that the DAP display has been reset at power-on or manually reset as described later in this section, and that no exposures have been taken since it was reset.
Note:
Always check local regulations to determine how frequently the DAP device must be tested. The procedure to test the DAP follows later in this section.
DAP Display Before proceeding with initial dose-area product measurements, ensure that the DAP display is 0mGycm2. The DAP display may be manually reset to zero as described in DAP Reset / Test / Print, following. The DAP measures and displays cumulative dose-area product. The maximum reading on the DAP display is 9999999. An error message will be presented when this limit is reached.
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DAP Reset / Test / Print The DAP display may be reset to zero, a manual DAP functional test may be performed when desired, and a label may be printed with the DAP and patient information as described below. 1. Press the MENU button when DAP is displayed at the top center of the LCD screen at the main APR menu. This will present the DAP reset / test / print menu. Press RESET to reset the DAP display to zero. The display will reset, and the console will return to the main APR menu. Press TEST to test the DAP. The message DAP TEST: OK will be presented if the DAP has passed its test. The console will return to the main APR menu. Press PRINT to print the DAP label. Printing..will briefly be displayed at the bottom of the screen while data is being sent to the printer. The printer will print the date and time near the top of the label, and the accumulated Dose-Area Product (mGycm2) near the middle of the label. This information is retrieved from the generator at the time the label is printed. Several headings are printed on the labels; the corresponding information may be written in the adjacent spaces using indelible ink: NAME: M / F: BORN: I.D. #: TECH:
NOTE:
Enter the patients name. Check (Male or Female). Date of Birth. Use the format shown (d / m / y). Enter the patients and / or operators identification number. Enter techniques as appropriate for the record.
Press the MENU button to exit when finished.

THE X-RAY GENERATOR MUST BE CONFIGURED FOR THE SPECIFIC PRINTER BY THE INSTALLER OR SERVICE ENGINEER (SEIKO INSTRUMENTS DPU-414 OR SLP-200 PRINTER). THE GENERATOR WILL BE COMPATIBLE ONLY WITH THE SELECTED PRINTER, THEREFORE ONLY THAT PRINTER MODEL MUST BE USED IN THIS INSTALLATION.
NOTE:
THE PAPER OR LABELS USED IN THE PRINTER MUST MEET ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. MEDICAL GRADE PAPER OR LABELS, APPROVED FOR MEDICAL RECORDS, MUST NORMALLY BE USED.
Refer to the printer manual for the printer operating instructions, paper feeding, printer troubleshooting, and related information. During the console start-up routine, after the generator has been switched on, the paper in the printer is automatically positioned by the RESET PRINTER function
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MAKING CHANGES TO PRE-PROGRAMMED APR TECHNIQUES
The default techniques associated with the anatomical views in the APR display window may be edited if desired. To do this, follow the steps in this chapter.
ENTERING INTO PROGRAMMING MODE 1. 2. 3. Start with the generator switched OFF. Press and hold the MENU button while pressing the power ON or button on the operator console. When the console finishes its power-on sequence, and the ENTER PASSWORD prompt is displayed, press the MENU button 4 times to access the following menu: * GENERATOR SETUP * APR EDITOR: DISABLED
UTILITY
EXIT SETUP
Access is now provided to the following groups of functions. These will be discussed in sequence. UTILITY Set Time & Date. Error Log. Statistics. Console. Enables/disables changes to the APR techniques. Returns to normal operation i.e. non programming mode.
APR EDITOR EXIT SETUP
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UTILITY MENU To select the UTILITY menu, press the selection button adjacent to UTILITY in the APR display window. This allows access to the following functions:
* UTILITY * SET TIME & DATE ERROR LOG STATISTICS CONSOLE
EXIT
SET TIME & DATE ERROR LOG STATISTICS
CONSOLE EXIT
Allows setting of the time and date. Allows the error log to be reviewed. Allows review of the tube exposure counter, and the generator accumulated exposure counter. Allows console parameters to be set. Returns to the GENERATOR SETUP menu (previous page).
Set Time and Date * SET TIME & DATE * YEAR: 2002 MONTH: 1 DAY: 1 HOUR: 1 MIN: 35 + -
EXIT
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Use these steps to set the time and date. 1. 2. From the UTILITY menu, select SET TIME & DATE. Select the parameter to change by pressing the associated button. Press the buttons next to the + or - symbols on the LCD display to set the desired value. Time is set in 24 hour format. Select EXIT to return to the UTILITY menu.
3.
Error Log * ERROR LOG * ERROR # 10 OF 100 DATE: 09-12-2001 ERROR CODE: 30 ERROR MESSAGE: ROTOR FAULT TIME: 13:09 + -
kVp: EXIT
80
mA:
12.5
ms:
500
Use these steps to view the error log. 1. 2. From the UTILITY menu select ERROR LOG. Select ERROR # and press the + or - buttons to scroll through the error log. The error code, error message, date and time of the error, and exposure factors will be displayed in the APR display window, while control settings will be indicated via the appropriate indicator LEDs on the console. Select EXIT to return to the UTILITY menu.
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Statistics * STATISTICS * TUBE 1 EXP: 0
TOTAL EXP:
EXIT The statistics menu shows the X-ray tube exposure count, and the accumulated generator exposure count. 1. 2. 3. From the UTILITY menu select STATISTICS. The statistics (the number of exposures on the X-ray tube, and the total generator exposures) may now be viewed. Select EXIT to return to the UTILITY menu.
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Console * CONSOLE * SLOW KEY REPEAT: 200MS MED. KEY REPEAT: 150MS FAST KEY REPEAT: 75MS SPEAKER VOLUME: 15
LCD SCREEN APR MODE: NO + -
EXIT The CONSOLE menu displays console parameters that may be changed to suit operator preferences. 1. 2. From the UTILITY menu select CONSOLE. Select SLOW KEY REPEAT. Press the buttons next to the + or - symbols on the LCD display to set the speed at which the displays change for the first 5 counts while a button is pressed. Select MED KEY REPEAT. Press the + or - button to select the speed at which displays change while the button is pressed for the next 5 counts. Select FAST KEY REPEAT. Press the + or - button to select the speed at which displays change while the button is pressed after 10 counts. Select SPEAKER VOLUME. Press the + or - button to set the speaker volume in the range 1 to 15. Select LCD SCREEN. Press button to toggle between normal and reverse display for the LCD display screen. Select APR MODE. Press the selection button to toggle between NO and YES. Selecting YES disallows changes to the AEC / mAs / mA/ms selections when in normal operating mode. If manual technique changes are disabled via this utility, AEC / mAs / mA/ms changes can only be made by selecting an APR technique that has been programmed to the desired technique. APR MODE must be set to NO to allow switching between AEC / mAs / mA/ms in normal operating mode. Select EXIT to return to the UTILITY menu. Select EXIT again to return to the GENERATOR SETUP menu.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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APR EDITOR * GENERATOR SETUP * APR EDITOR: DISABLED
UTILITY
EXIT SETUP
Use these steps to edit the programmed APR techniques. NOTE: BEFORE MAKING CHANGES TO THE DEFAULT APR TECHNIQUES, PLEASE RECORD ALL CURRENT DEFAULTS. THESE DEFAULTS MAY BE RECORDED IN COPIES OF THE APR PROGRAMMING WORKSHEET AT THE END OF THIS CHAPTER. 1. 2. From the GENERATOR SETUP menu select APR EDITOR. Press the APR EDITOR button to toggle between ENABLED and DISABLED. Set the APR EDITOR to ENABLED. For reference, DISABLED does not allow editing and then saving the changed APR technique(s). ENABLED allows the operator to change the default APR techniques, and then save the changes. The APR will then default to the newly saved techniques. The generator stores the last APR editor setting (ENABLED and DISABLED) prior to being switched OFF. If the APR editor was previously ENABLED, APR changes may subsequently be made and then saved in normal operating mode without the need to manually set the APR editor to ENABLED. To disable this feature, the APR editor must be set to DISABLED. Return to normal operation by pressing EXIT SETUP. The following menu is displayed. This is a typical menu, actual anatomical views may have been reprogrammed, and the screen may differ slightly depending on generator model.
3. 4.
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0%HU *APR TABLES* UPPER EXTREMITY LOWER EXTREMITY G.I. SPINE
1:00
SKULL THORAX ABDOMEN PELVIS 2 mAs kVp:
70
mA:
100
ms:
20
5. 6. 7. 8.
Perform the APR technique change as outlined below. Select the desired APR menu to be edited; for example SKULL. Select the desired APR view to edit, for example SKULL AP/PA, table Bucky image receptor. Select the patient size to edit within that view, for example medium. All techniques with the exception of kV will be common to all patient sizes. The common techniques for all patient sizes within that view should be programmed first, then the desired kV for the selected patient size. After these techniques are saved per the remainder of this section, kV values may be programmed if desired for the other patient sizes in the same APR view. The default selections are shown on the console, for example: 70 kV, 100 mA, 20 ms, technique = mA/ms, large focus.
9.
10. Change the technique to the desired value(s). Parameters that may be edited are: kV, mA/mAs, time (ms), technique select (AEC / mAs / mA/ms), focus, image receptor, film screen, plus density and field selection in AEC mode. The APR view being edited will be highlighted with a rectangular outline as soon as any parameter is changed within that view. Also the word SAVE will appear in the display window below the MENU button. 11. Continue making all desired APR changes within that view. 12. When finished, press the MENU button. This is the first step necessary to save the changes. This also allows the option of canceling the changes in the next step. 13. If you do not wish to save the changes, select EXIT (BACK button) to abort the SAVE function. To save the changes, select SAVE (FORWARD button). The message SAVING DATA... will briefly appear. 14. Press the MENU button to return to the main APR screen.
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15. You may now make changes to other APR techniques if desired by repeating steps 6 to 14. 16. It is suggested that the APR editor be set to DISABLED as described earlier in this section, in order to avoid unintended APR changes in the future.
PROGRAMMING CM THICKNESS 1. 2. 3. Follow steps 1 to 3 of the previous section (APR EDITOR). Select the desired APR to edit. Select a CM thickness (mAs) or CM thickness (AEC) mode. Select the desired image receptor, film screen, focal spot, and AEC fields (if applicable) for the selected anatomical view. The AUX 1 button is used for CM thickness programming. In programming mode (with the APR EDITOR set to ENABLED), pressing AUX 1 scrolls through CM START CM STEP CM as required to program these parameters. CM START CM STEP CM The minimum CM for the selected technique (CM START range is 1 to 14). To program, refer to step 5. The step size used to establish the CM vs kVp and mAs curve. The CM STEP range is 1 to 5. To program, refer to step 5. The steps on the CM vs kV and mAs curve. To program, refer to step 5.
4.
5.
(a) Determine the minimum and maximum thickness in cm for the selected anatomical view. Thickness outside of this range cannot be selected later in normal operating mode, therefore these dimensions should be chosen carefully. (b) Determine the cm step size by the following formula: CM Step Size = Maximum thickness (cm) - Minimum thickness (cm) 8 The calculated step size must be rounded up to the nearest integer, i.e. 1.66 rounds up to a step size of 2. (c) Select CM START, then enter the minimum thickness determined in step (a). (d) Select CM STEP, then enter the cm step size calculated in step (b), maximum step size = 5. (e) Select CM. Press the CM - and + buttons to confirm that the minimum and maximum thickness limits are acceptable. Repeat the above steps if necessary to optimize the minimum and maximum thickness limits. Set CM to minimum thickness before attempting to toggle back to CM START, or else an error message GOTO 1st CM will be presented.
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Press CM - to select the minimum thickness. Set the kV and mAs or kV and backup mAs as appropriate for the selected thickness. (In CM thickness (mAs) mode, kV and mAs may be programmed; in CM thickness (AEC) mode, kV and backup mAs may be programmed). Refer to Programming the mAs / backup mAs, below for the recommended procedure to set this parameter.
(g) Press CM + to select the next thickness step. Set the kVp and mAs / backup mAs for that thickness as per 5 (f). Nine (9) thickness steps are available, with the step size as previously set. The desired kV and mAs / backup mAs may be set for each of those 9 thickness steps. In the normal operating mode, the thickness steps will be 1 cm, regardless of the step size set in APR edit mode. The console will interpolate between the step sizes set up in APR edit mode to determine the correct kV and mAs / backup mAs for each 1 cm thickness step in normal operating mode. (h) Repeat 5 (g) for the remaining CM steps. 6. 7. When finished editing the APR, press the MENU button. This is the first step necessary to save the changes. This also allows the option of canceling the changes in the next step. If you do not wish to save the changes, select EXIT (BACK button) to abort the SAVE function. To save the changes, select SAVE (FORWARD button). The message SAVING DATA... will briefly appear. Repeat this procedure to edit other anatomical views. Set the APR EDITOR to DISABLED to return to normal operating mode and prevent inadvertent programming changes.
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Programming the mAs / backup mAs 1. When programming the mAs (for CM-thickness, mAs mode), or the backup mAs (for CMthickness, AEC mode), use the proper mAs (that will produce the correct non-AEC exposure) for each CM thickness step. This will ensure proper CM-thickness programming: In CM-thickness (mAs mode), the correct mAs will be assigned to each CM thickness step. In CM-thickness (AEC mode), the backup mAs will be nominally two times the programmed mAs, i.e. if 11 mAs is programmed for a certain CM thickness, the backup mAs will be nominally 22 mAs. This doubling of the programmed mAs to arrive at the backup mAs is done automatically by the generator when in CM-thickness, AEC mode. The mAs values that are entered during CM-thickness programming are saved in memory after performing the SAVE function as described above. If you are in CM-thickness (AEC mode), and the CM - or + buttons are pressed to review the programmed mAs values, the mAs display will update to show the two times backup mAs. If you are in CM-thickness (AEC mode), and then select CM-thickness (mAs mode) via the technique selector button, the two times backup mAs value will be displayed for that CM thickness. Press the CM - or + buttons to update the display and use the normal mAs, not the doubled backup mAs that was carried forward. If you are in CM-thickness (mAs mode), and then select CM-thickness (AEC mode) via the technique selector button, the normal mAs value will be displayed for that CM thickness. Press the CM - or + buttons to update the display and use the two times backup mAs, not the normal mAs that was carried forward.
2.
MAKING CHANGES TO THE APR TEXT The anatomical sections and views as displayed in the APR window may be altered to suit your requirements, but you will need to contact your service representative to have this done. Use copies of the worksheet on the next page to record your desired changes. One sheet should be used per APR view; the master copy should be photocopied as many times as necessary to record the required changes.
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__________________ __________________ __________________ __________________
__________________ __________________ __________________ __________________
MENU 1 APR TABLES MAX 16 CHARACTERS
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MENU 2 ANATOMICAL VIEW MAX 16 CHARACTERS
kV mA/mAs ms DENSITY
Table Bucky Receptor Non Bucky Receptor Wall Bucky Receptor Aux 1 Aux 2
Patient Size
Small Medium Large
Tech Select
AEC mAs mA/ms
Focus
Small Large
Film Screen
Field Select
CMP200_005B.CDR
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The generator console will display status messages on the APR display during normal and abnormal operation of the generator. This chapter contains tables of those messages and suggests actions to be taken should any malfunctions occur. Messages may be cleared by pressing the MENU button. Operator Messages These messages indicate the status of the generator. No action is required. MESSAGE INITIALIZATION SPINNING ROTOR X-RAY READY X-RAY ON DAP NOT READY DESCRIPTION Displayed during power up sequence. Displayed when prep state is active. Displayed when generator is ready to expose Displayed during an X-ray exposure. The optional DAP is in its warm up state, and not ready to make DAP measurements.
Limit Messages These messages indicate that an exposure has been requested that exceeds one or more limits. MESSAGE AEC DENSITY LIM. PROBLEM Requested density not programmed. ACTION Select another density or request those steps be programmed. Consult your service representative for this. Wait for anode to cool. Consult your service representative. Re-evaluate technique factors. Further exposures will be inhibited. The generator must be allowed to cool sufficiently.
ANODE HEAT WARN. CAL LIMIT GEN DUTY WARNING
Anode has exceeded programmed warning level. Requested parameter not calibrated. The X-ray generator has reached its duty warning limit.
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MESSAGE GEN. JOULE LIMIT
PROBLEM The requested exposure will exceed the generators kilo joule heat limit.
GEN. KV LIMIT GEN. KW LIMIT GEN. MA LIMIT GEN. MAS LIMIT GEN. MS LIMIT
GOTO 1st CM
Requested kV not allowed as generator kV limit has been reached. Requested parameter not allowed as generator kW limit has been reached. Requested mA not allowed as generator mA limit has been reached. Requested mAs not allowed as generator mAs limit has been reached. 1. Requested ms not allowed as generator ms limit has been reached. 2. Maximum ms reached at requested power. Reduce mA or kV. Displayed if attempting to exit CM if the CM setting is not at minimum. Tube housing has exceeded housing warning level. Generator detected invalid parameter within received message, message ignored. The labels are jammed. The printer is out of labels. The paper platen is not positioned properly. The printer has reported a communication error. The printer self-diagnostics have reported a printer problem. The printer is off-line. Requested kV not allowed as tube kV limit has been reached. Requested parameter not allowed as tube kW limit has been reached.
ACTION Allow the generator to cool sufficiently to allow the requested exposure. None. None. None. None. None.
HOUSE HEAT WARN. INVALID PARAM.
Set CM to minimum value before continuing. Wait for housing to cool. Select valid parameter. Clear the paper jam. Load more labels. Check the platen position. Try printing again. Refer to the printer manual. Put the printer online. None. None.
LABEL JAMMED OUT OF LABELS PLATEN OPEN PRINTER COMM ERROR PRINTER ERROR PRINTER OFF-LINE TUBE KV LIMIT TUBE KW LIMIT
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Requested mA not allowed as tube mA limit has been reached. Requested mAs not allowed as tube mAs limit has been reached.
None. None.
These messages indicate that an error has occurred.

ERROR CODE E001 E002 E003 E004 MESSAGE GEN EPROM ERR. GEN EEPROM ERR. GEN NVRAM ERR. GEN RTC ERROR Generator CPU real time clock is not functioning. PROBLEM ACTION Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Reset time and date. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Power unit off and retry rotor start. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Retry exposure. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Re-take exposure if necessary. Consult your service representative.
E005 E006
PS CONTACT ERR. ROTOR FAULT
E007 E008 E009
FILAMENT FAULT KV/MA FAULT PS NOT READY Power supply is not ready to make an exposure.
E010 E011 E012 E013
LOW KV FAULT HIGH MA FAULT LOW MA FAULT MANUAL TERMIN. Operator released exposure switch during exposure.
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ERROR CODE E014
MESSAGE AEC BUT ERROR
PROBLEM AEC exposure exceeded allowed back up time.
ACTION Check exposure technique settings. Consult your service representative. Check exposure technique settings. Consult your service representative. Check exposure technique settings. Consult your service representative. Reduce length of time in prep state. Reduce parameters or wait for tube to cool. Wait for X-ray tube # 1 to cool. Wait for X-ray tube # 2 to cool. Close door. Check collimator. Check cassette. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Turn power off and then on to reset generator. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative.
E015
AEC BU MAS ERR.
AEC exposure exceeded allowed back up mAs.
E016 E017 E018 E019
TOMO BUT ERROR NOT CALIBRATED PREP TIMEOUT ANODE HEAT LIMIT
Tomo exposure exceeded back-up time.
E020
THERMAL INT #1
E021
THERMAL INT #2
E022 E023 E024 E026 E028 E029 E032
DOOR INTERLOCK COLLIMATOR ERR. CASSETTE ERROR SPARE INT. PREP SW CLOSED XRAY SW CLOSED CONSOLE COMM ERR
Generator has been in prep state too long. Selected parameters will cause X-ray tube to exceed its programmed anode heat limit. X-ray tube # 1 too hot and its thermal switch has opened. X-ray tube # 2 too hot and its thermal switch has opened. Door is open. Collimator is not ready. Cassette is not ready. Spare input is not ready.
Generator has detected error in communication to console.
E033 E034 E035
GEN BATTERY LOW +12VDC ERROR -12VDC ERROR
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MESSAGE +15VDC ERROR -15VDC ERROR CAL DATA ERROR AEC DATA ERROR REC DATA ERROR TUBE DATA ERR. KV ERROR
PROBLEM
E044
COMM ERROR
E045
NOT SUPPORTED
E046
MODE INHIBITED
Received communication message not valid and ignored. Received message is valid, but not supported by this system. Attempting to change CM thickness in AEC mode if the receptor is not programmed for mAs backup. Received message is valid, but not allowed during present state.
ACTION Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative.. Switch OFF generator. Prevent further use of generator, then. consult your service representative. Reset error.
Reset error.
Consult your service representative.
Reset error.
E048 E049
FOCUS MISMATCH NOT ENABLED Requested function has not been programmed to be enabled.
Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Check that X-ray tube is pointing at correct AEC device. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative.
E050 E051
GEN DATA ERROR AEC DEVICE ERR Generator has detected no feedback signal from AEC device.
E052 E053
HIGH SF CURRENT HIGH LF CURRENT
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ERROR CODE E054 E055 E056 E057 E058 E059 E060 E061 E062 E063 E065 E067
MESSAGE AEC OUT OF RANGE NO FIELDS ACTIVE NO TUBE SELECTED AEC STOP ERROR CONSOLE BUT ERR. HOUSE HEAT LIMIT EXP. KV HIGH EXP. KV LOW EXP_ SW ERROR FACTORY DEFAULTS TOMO DEVICE ERR. PS DUTY LIMIT
PROBLEM
AEC enabled but no fields are selected.
ACTION Consult your service representative. Select AEC field(s). Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Wait for tube to cool. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Allow the generator to cool before continuing. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Reset the DAP.
X-ray tube housing has exceeded limit.
Generator duty limit reached.
E069 E070 E071
MAS OVERTIME ERR SOFTWARE KEY ERR DAP DOSE OVERFLW The accumulated DAP value exceeds the display limit. The DAP device is not functional.
E072 E073 E074 E075 E076 E077 E078 E079
DAP DEVICE ERR. DAP DATA ERROR INVERTER 1 ERROR INVERTER 2 ERROR INVERTER 3 ERROR RES. CIRCUIT ERR BUCKY1 INTERLOCK BUCKY2 INTERLOCK
Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative.
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MESSAGE INTERLOCK 1 OPEN INTERLOCK 2 OPEN KV OVER VOLTAGE ANODE MA FAULT CATHODE MA FAULT ROTOR MAIN FAULT ROTOR SHFT FAULT TABLE COMM ERR
PROBLEM
A communication error has occurred with the table.
ACTION Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Consult your service representative. Ensure that the table is powered on. Consult your service representative.
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GENERATOR EXPOSURE TABLES
Table 1 following shows the nominal mAs resulting from preselected ms and mA values. This table also shows the range and interrelation of these loading factors. For example, if 20 mAs is selected at 200 mA, it can be seen that the exposure time will be approximately 100 ms. This is determined by reading down the 200 mA column to 20 mAs; then by reading the nominal exposure time 100 ms as shown at the left side of the table, along the 20 mAs row. An extra copy of this table is provided on pages 61 to 70 that may be photocopied as required, or removed from this manual and placed in a suitable location as per local requirements.
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Generator Exposure Tables GENERATOR TECHNIQUE SELECTION (3 Point Selection: mA/ms & mAs) Time (ms) 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 mA Selected 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4
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Time (ms) 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
71
80
90 0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8
100 0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2
110 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5
125 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8
140 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2
160 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6
mA Selected 180 200 0.18 0.20 0.20 0.22 0.22 0.25 0.25 0.28 0.28 0.32 0.32 0.36 0.36 0.40 0.40 0.45 0.45 0.50 0.50 0.56 0.56 0.63 0.63 0.71 0.71 0.80 0.80 0.90 0.90 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.25 1.25 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.8 2.8 3.2 3.2 3.6 3.6 4.0 4.0 4.5
220 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0
250 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6
280 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3
320 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1
360 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0
400 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0
450 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10
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Time (ms) 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
mA Selected 500 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 560 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 630 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 710 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 800 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 900 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 1000 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
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Time (ms) 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
10 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0
11 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6
12.5 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3
14 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1
16 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0
18 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0
20 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10
22 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11
mA Selected 25 28 0.63 0.71 0.71 0.80 0.80 0.90 0.90 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.25 1.25 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.8 2.8 3.2 3.2 3.6 3.6 4.0 4.0 4.5 4.5 5.0 5.0 5.6 5.6 6.3 6.3 7.1 7.1 8.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 10 10 11 11 12.5 12.5 14
32 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16
36 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18
40 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20
45 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
50 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25
56 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28
63 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32
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Time (ms) 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
71 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36
80 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40
90 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45
100 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50
110 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56
125 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
140 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71
160 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80
mA Selected 180 200 4.5 5.0 5.0 5.6 5.6 6.3 6.3 7.1 7.1 8.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 10 10 11 11 12.5 12.5 14 14 16 16 18 18 20 20 22 22 25 25 28 28 32 32 36 36 40 40 45 45 50 50 56 56 63 63 71 71 80 80 90 90 100
220 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110
250 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125
280 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140
320 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160
360 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180
400 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200
450 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220
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Time (ms) 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
mA Selected 500 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 225 250 560 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 630 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 710 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 800 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 900 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 1000 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
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Time (ms) 560 630 710 800 900 1000 1100 1250 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2500 2800 3200 3600 4000 4500 5000 5600 6300
10 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
11 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71
12.5 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80
14 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90
16 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100
18 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110
20 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125
22 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140
mA Selected 25 28 14 16 16 18 18 20 20 22 22 25 25 28 28 32 32. 36 36 40 40 45 45 50 50 56 56 63 63 71 71 80 80 90 90 100 100 110 110 125 125 140 140 160 160 180
32 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200
36 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220
40 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250
45 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280
50 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320
56 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360
63 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400
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Time (ms) 560 630 710 800 900 1000 1100 1250 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2500 2800 3200 3600 4000 4500 5000 5600 6300
71 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450
80 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
90 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560
100 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630
110 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710
125 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800
140 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900
mA Selected 160 180 200 90 100 110 100 110 125 110 125 140 125 140 160 140 160 180 160 180 200 180 200 220 200 220 250 220 250 280 250 280 320 280 320 360 320 360 400 360 400 450 400 450 500 450 500 560 500 560 630 560 630 710 630 710 800 710 800 900 800 900 1000 900 1000 1000
220 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
250 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
280 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
320 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
360 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
400 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
450 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
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Time (ms) 560 630 710 800 900 1000 1100 1250 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2500 2800 3200 3600 4000 4500 5000 5600 6300
mA Selected 500 280 320 360 400 450 500 550 630 710 800 900 1000 560 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000 630 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000 710 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000 800 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000 900 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000 1000 560 630 710 800 900 1000
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Note:
PIXEL CP 450 32 kW Generators PIXEL CP 550 40 kW Generators PIXEL CP 650 50 kW Generators PIXEL CP 850 65 kW Generators PIXEL CP 1050 80 kW Generators
Maximum mA = 400 Maximum mA = 500 Maximum mA = 630 Maximum mA = 800 Maximum mA = 1000
Maximum mAs = 500 Maximum mAs = 500 Maximum mAs = 630 Maximum mAs = 800 Maximum mAs = 1000
Note:
1)
mA/TIME values are tube rating dependent. For certain tubes, some mA/TIME selections are not available at higher kV selections. The maximum power output of this family of generators is 32 kW, 40 kW, 50 kW, 65 kW or 80 kW respectively. The generator software does not allow a kV and mA combination to be selected that exceeds these maximum values.
2)
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Generator Exposure Tables GENERATOR TECHNIQUE SELECTION (3 Point Selection: mA/ms & mAs) Time (ms) 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 mA Selected 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4
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Time (ms) 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
71
80
90 0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6
0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8
100 0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2
110 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5
125 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8
140 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2
160 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6
mA Selected 180 200 0.18 0.20 0.20 0.22 0.22 0.25 0.25 0.28 0.28 0.32 0.32 0.36 0.36 0.40 0.40 0.45 0.45 0.50 0.50 0.56 0.56 0.63 0.63 0.71 0.71 0.80 0.80 0.90 0.90 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.25 1.25 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.8 2.8 3.2 3.2 3.6 3.6 4.0 4.0 4.5
220 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0
250 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6
280 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3
320 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1
360 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0
400 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0
450 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10
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Time (ms) 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
mA Selected 500 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 560 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 630 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 710 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 800 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 900 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 1000 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
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Time (ms) 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
10 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0
11 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6
12.5 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3
14 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1
16 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0
18 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0
20 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10
22 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11
mA Selected 25 28 0.63 0.71 0.71 0.80 0.80 0.90 0.90 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.25 1.25 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.8 2.8 3.2 3.2 3.6 3.6 4.0 4.0 4.5 4.5 5.0 5.0 5.6 5.6 6.3 6.3 7.1 7.1 8.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 10 10 11 11 12.5 12.5 14
32 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16
36 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18
40 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20
45 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
50 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25
56 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28
63 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32
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Time (ms) 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
71 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36
80 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40
90 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45
100 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50
110 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56
125 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
140 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71
160 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80
mA Selected 180 200 4.5 5.0 5.0 5.6 5.6 6.3 6.3 7.1 7.1 8.0 8.0 9.0 9.0 10 10 11 11 12.5 12.5 14 14 16 16 18 18 20 20 22 22 25 25 28 28 32 32 36 36 40 40 45 45 50 50 56 56 63 63 71 71 80 80 90 90 100
220 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110
250 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125
280 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140
320 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160
360 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180
400 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200
450 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220
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Time (ms) 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
mA Selected 500 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 225 250 560 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 630 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 710 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 800 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 900 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 1000 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
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Time (ms) 560 630 710 800 900 1000 1100 1250 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2500 2800 3200 3600 4000 4500 5000 5600 6300
10 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
11 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71
12.5 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80
14 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90
16 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100
18 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110
20 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125
22 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140
mA Selected 25 28 14 16 16 18 18 20 20 22 22 25 25 28 28 32 32. 36 36 40 40 45 45 50 50 56 56 63 63 71 71 80 80 90 90 100 100 110 110 125 125 140 140 160 160 180
32 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200
36 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220
40 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250
45 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280
50 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320
56 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360
63 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400
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Time (ms) 560 630 710 800 900 1000 1100 1250 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2500 2800 3200 3600 4000 4500 5000 5600 6300
71 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450
80 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
90 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560
100 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630
110 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710
125 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800
140 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900
mA Selected 160 180 200 90 100 110 100 110 125 110 125 140 125 140 160 140 160 180 160 180 200 180 200 220 200 220 250 220 250 280 250 280 320 280 320 360 320 360 400 360 400 450 400 450 500 450 500 560 500 560 630 560 630 710 630 710 800 710 800 900 800 900 1000 900 1000 1000
220 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
250 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
280 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
320 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
360 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
400 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
450 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
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Time (ms) 560 630 710 800 900 1000 1100 1250 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2500 2800 3200 3600 4000 4500 5000 5600 6300
mA Selected 500 280 320 360 400 450 500 550 630 710 800 900 1000 560 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000 630 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000 710 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000 800 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000 900 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000 1000 560 630 710 800 900 1000
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected Continued on next page
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Note:
PIXEL CP 450 32 kW Generators PIXEL CP 550 40 kW Generators PIXEL CP 650 50 kW Generators PIXEL CP 850 65 kW Generators PIXEL CP 1050 80 kW Generators
Maximum mA = 400 Maximum mA = 500 Maximum mA = 630 Maximum mA = 800 Maximum mA = 1000
Maximum mAs = 500 Maximum mAs = 500 Maximum mAs = 630 Maximum mAs = 800 Maximum mAs = 1000
Note:
1)
mA/TIME values are tube rating dependent. For certain tubes, some mA/TIME selections are not available at higher kV selections. The maximum power output of this family of generators is 32 kW, 40 kW, 50 kW, 65 kW or 80 kW respectively. The generator software does not allow a kV and mA combination to be selected that exceeds these maximum values.
2)
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
This section is organized into two parts. The first part of this section details tests by which the operator can verify that the AEC circuits are functioning, and that there are no apparent defects in the console or associated equipment. These tests should be done monthly as a minimum, or more frequently if required by local regulations. CAUTION: THE AEC VERIFICATION PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE PRODUCTION OF X-RAYS. OBSERVE CORRECT OPERATING PROCEDURES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST X-RADIATION.
The second part of this section is the recommended maintenance schedule for your generator. WARNING: REFER ALL SERVICING TO APPROPRIATE SERVICE PERSONNEL WHO ARE TRAINED TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT AND WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT. NOTE: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FREQUENCY MAY BE DETERMINED BY CERTAIN REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTRY OR STATE IN WHICH THE INSTALLATION IS LOCATED. ALWAYS CHECK THE LOCAL CODES AND REGULATIONS WHEN DETERMINING A MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
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Maintenance Schedule
AEC FUNCTIONAL CHECK The following procedure may be used to verify that the AEC circuits are functioning on generators equipped with AEC (automatic exposure control). 1. 2. Switch the generator ON, and select an appropriate radiographic image receptor. Align the X-ray tube and the selected image receptor such that the central ray is directly over the center field of the AEC pickup device. Set the focal spot to film plane distance to 40 in. (1 m). Select AEC mode of operation. Select center field, large focus. MINIMUM EXPOSURE TIME: With no object in the radiation field, adjust the collimator or beam limiting device to project a 10 in. X 10 in. (24 cm X 24 cm) field at the image receptor. Select 80 kVp, 100 mA, and a backup mAs of 50 if it is operator selectable. If this is not operator selectable, the default AEC backup settings must be used. Refer to the note at the end of this page to determine the AEC backup mode that has been programmed. Make an exposure and verify that the POST mAs reading is 2 mAs. MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TIME: Close the collimator or beam limiting device completely. Place a folded lead apron over the image receptor. Select 60 kVp, 100 mA, and a backup mAs of 50 if it is operator selectable. If this is not operator selectable, the default backup settings must be used. Refer to the note at the end of this page to determine the AEC backup mode that has been programmed. Make an exposure and verify that the error message AEC DEVICE ERR, AEC BUT ERROR or AEC BU MAS ERR is indicated in the APR display window after the exposure has terminated. This confirms that the exposure has continued until it was terminated by the AEC backup circuits in the generator.
3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8.
9.
NOTE: The AEC backup mode is installer programmable. Three modes are available, FIXED, MAS, and MS. Only the MAS mode allows the operator to set the backup mAs for an AEC exposure. FIXED: The generator will determine the maximum AEC backup time, not to exceed preset AEC backup mAs/ms values or system limits. The characters AEC will be displayed in the time window of the LED display during AEC operation. MAS: Allows the operator to adjust the AEC backup mAs, not to exceed preset AEC backup mAs/ms values or system limits. The mAs value will be displayed in the time window of the LED display during AEC operation. MS: Allows the operator to adjust the AEC backup ms, not to exceed preset AEC backup mAs/ms values or system limits. The ms value will be displayed in the time window of the LED display during AEC operation.
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CONSOLE AND MISCELLANEOUS GENERATOR CHECKS The user must routinely check the X-ray equipment for apparent defects or damage. Report any apparent defects or irregular operation of any equipment to service personnel immediately, and discontinue use of the suspected faulty equipment until repairs are made. Continuing operation with faulty equipment may present various safety hazards, including risk of increased radiation. 1. 2. 3. Check all visual displays (warning and status lights, technique displays and indicators, etc) for normal operation. Check all audible indicators (speakers, beepers, etc) for normal operation, and check that the loudness settings are adequate for the environment. Check all interconnect cables and connectors for damage.
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MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES IN THE TABLE BELOW ARE TO BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. HOWEVER THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF THE EQUIPMENT MUST SCHEDULE THE SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY WHEN REQUIRED BY CONTACTING THEIR LOCAL SERVICE AGENCY. Maintenance Frequency Every 6 Months AND whenever a related certifiable X-ray component is replaced: Description of Preventative Maintenance 1. Clean and re-grease all HV connections using vapor proof compound. 2. Check that all HV connections are tight. 3. Clean the control console and main cabinet as needed. REFER TO NEXT PAGE, CLEANING, BEFORE PROCEEDING. 4. Ensure that there are no obstructions blocking the ventilation holes or louvers on the generator cabinet. 5. Perform the X-ray tube auto calibration routine. 6. Verify the calibration of the generator. 7. Perform any additional tests required by laws governing this installation. 1. Examine the following for any visible damage and replace any damaged components: The exterior of the control console, including the membrane switch assembly. The cable between the control console and the generator main cabinet. The hand switch (if used) and the cable connecting this to the console.
Every 12 months:
2.
Every 3 years Every 5 years:
Open the generator cabinet and examine the unit for any visible damage: missing or loose ground connections, oil leaks, damaged cables etc. Replace the cooling fan in the generator main cabinet. Replace the batteries on the console board in the control console and the on the generator control board in the main cabinet.
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CLEANING To clean the console surfaces (without disinfecting) use soap and water. This should be applied using a lint-free cloth as described below. If console surfaces need to be disinfected, use Actichlor or equivalent with a Hypochlorite concentration of 3 to 5%. Dilute the disinfectant 50/50 with water. Spray or dampen a lint-free cloth with the diluted disinfectant. The cloth must be damp only, not wet. Gently wipe the console surfaces with the damp cloth. Never use any corrosive, solvent or abrasive detergents or polishes. Ensure that no water or other liquid can enter any equipment. This precaution prevents short circuits and corrosion forming on components. Disinfection by spraying is not recommended because the disinfectant may enter the X-ray equipment. Methods of disinfection used must conform to legal regulations and guidelines regarding disinfection and explosion protection. If disinfectants which form explosive mixtures of gases are used in the room, these gases must have dissipated before switching on the equipment again. If room disinfection is done with an atomizer, it is recommended that the equipment be switched OFF, allowed to cool down and covered with a plastic sheet. When the disinfectant mist has subsided, the plastic sheet may be removed and the equipment be disinfected by wiping.
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The following pages contain data for the X-ray tube(s) used with your X-ray generator at the time of installation.
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NOTE TO INSTALLER: INSERT TUBE DATA HERE.
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PIXEL CP SERIES X-RAY GENERATOR

Address any questions regarding X-ray generator operation to:

SAFETY AND SPECIFICATIONS

PROGRAMMING THE CONSOLE

ERROR CODES AND MESSAGES

GENERATOR EXPOSURE TABLES

X-RAY TUBE DATA

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GENERATOR DUTY CYCLE LIMIT

DAILY X-RAY TUBE WARM-UP PROCEDURE

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SAFETY AND SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY / WARNING SYMBOLS

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Safety and Specifications

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Safety and Specifications

* EN 60601-1/IEC 60601-1, EN 60601-2-7/IEC 60601-2-7, CSA 601.1, UL60601.1.

EN 60601-1-4/IEC 60601-1-4, ISO 14971, EN 60601-1-6/IEC 60601-1-6.

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Safety and Specifications

Electromagnetic environment - guidance

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Safety and Specifications

IEC 60601 test level

Electromagnetic environment guidance

Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment.

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Safety and Specifications

IEC 60601 test level

Electromagnetic environment - guidance

Radiated RF IEC 61000-4-3

3 V/m 80MHz to 2.5 GHz

3 V/m 80MHz to 2.5 GHz

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Safety and Specifications

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

mAs accuracy: mA range:

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Highest constant output power at 100 kV, 0.1 sec

Nominal shortest irradiation time (AEC exposures)

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AEC mAs mA/mS

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button to make an X-ray

The X-ray exposure indicator ray exposure is being taken.

will light when an X-

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RADIOGRAPHY CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

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Technique Select Button and Indicators

Field Select Buttons and Indicators (for AEC only)

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Film / Screen Select Button and Indicators. (Non-DR models only)

Focus Select Button and Indicators

This function may be programmed for auto focal spot selection.

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