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Equipment Commissioning
6 Operation
NOTICE
Short circuit due to build up of con-
densation
• The appliance can only be put into
operation once it has warmed up to
room temperature and it is dry.
The necessary tests (e.g. acceptance test) are regulated by the locally applicable national law.
• Find out which tests are to be made.
• Carry out tests in accordance with national law.
6.1 Acceptance test
When carrying out the commissioning
tests where the image plate and sensor
are used as receivers, the 2-D X-ray test
phantom is required and possibly the
appropriate 2-D X-ray test phantom
holder.
• Before commissioning, carry out the acceptance test of the X-ray system according to national reg-
ulations.
• The tests of constancy, that must be carried out at regular intervals by the personnel, are based on
the results of the acceptance test.
6.2 Electrical safety check
• Carry out an electrical safety check according to all national regulations (e.g. patient conductivity,
conductivity of housing).
• Document the results.
6.3 Switch unit on
The display will show the standard values for X-ray exposures or the setting values used for the last
exposure carried out.
– Operational display lamps,
– LED for menu tooth symbol,
– LED for menu Adult/Child and
– LED for menu image plate/sensor all light up.
6.4 Generator Warm-Up
If the x-ray generator has not been used within the last 1 month, then a tube warm-up procedure
should be performed to prolong tube life. Set mA to '4', kVp to '60' and exposure time to '2.0' Sec.
Repeat three times. This procedure will heat the anode uniformly so that higher subsequent expo-
sures will not damage it.
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