AGFA DR 800 - Automatic Brightness System (ABS)

Automatic Brightness System (ABS)
The Automatic Brightness system (ABS) continuously adjusts the exposure
parameters to achieve an optimal dose for an optimal image quality,
compensating for variation of patient thickness and density of body parts.
To activate ABS mode, switch the ABS toggle button to ON.
OFF ON
Figure 160: ABS on
To deactivate ABS mode, switch the ABS toggle button to OFF.
OFF ON
Figure 161: ABS off
Topics:
• Lock brightness
• Brightness curve
• Region of interest
• Dose
• Fluoroscopy boost
Lock brightness
Table 37: Lock brightness
When brightness is unlocked, ABS is active. The exposure
parameters are adjusted automatically during the fluorosco-
py sequence.
When brignthess is locked, ABS is deactivated. The exposure
parameters are fixed until brightness is unlocked again.
Brightness curve
The X-ray generator can be configured with a set of different curves to control
the exposure parameters when ABS is active.
To select another curve from the list of configured curves, use the + and -
buttons.
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