Position parameters for digital tomosynthesis
Table 34: Position parameters
Source image distance (SID)
The actual SID is displayed. A warning sign is displayed if
the acquisition cannot be performed using the actual SID.
X-ray tube tilting angle (alpha)
The actual angle is displayed. A warning sign is displayed if
the acquisition cannot be performed using the actual angle.
X-ray tube rotation (beta)
The actual angle is displayed. A warning sign is displayed if
the acquisition cannot be performed using the actual angle.
Indication if the X-ray tube is aligned to the center of the DR
detector. A warning sign is displayed if the acquisition can-
not be performed because the X-ray tube is not centered.
X-ray tube sweep angle
The range of the X-ray tube tilting angle during the tomo-
graphic movement.
To select another angle, use the + and - buttons.
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