Air Techniques ScanX Touch - Troubleshooting Poor X-ray Images

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15. Troubleshooting
Any repairs above and beyond routine maintenance may only be done
bysuitablyqualiedpersonnelorbyoneofourservicetechnicians
Prior to working on the device or in case of danger, disconnect it from
the mains (e. g. pull the mains plug).
Troubleshooting
15.1 Poor X-ray image.
Problem Probable cause Solution
X-ray image does not appear
on the monitor after scanning
PSP not fed in straight and inac-
tive side was scanned
• Scan the PSP again immediately, making sure
you feed it in correctly in the process.
Image data on the PSP has been
erased, e.g. by ambient light
• Always scan the image data of the PSP as soon
as possible.
Fault on the unit • Contact technician.
No image data on PSP, PSP not
exposed
• Expose the PSP.
X-ray unit is faulty • Contact technician.
X-ray image too dark X-ray dose too high • Check X-ray parameters.
Incorrect brightness/contrast set-
tings in the software
• Adjust the brightness of the X-ray image in the
software.
X-ray image too bright Exposed PSP has been exposed
to ambient light
• Always scan the image data of the PSP as soon
as possible.
X-ray dose too low • Check X-ray parameters
Incorrect brightness/contrast set-
tings in the software
• Adjust the brightness of the Xray image in the
software.
X-ray image only shadowy The X-ray dose on the PSP was
insu󰀩cient
• Increase X-ray dose.
Amplication (HV value) is set
too low in the software
• Increase amplication (HV value).
Unsuitable scanning mode se-
lected
• Select a suitable scanning mode.
The setting for the threshold value
is too high
• Reduce the threshold value.
X-ray image is mirror inverted PSP incorrectly inserted in inlet
guide or barrier envelope.
• Insert PSP correctly.
PSP not placed straight. • Position the PSP correctly.