6.2.1 Image from
X-ray exposure did not
have sufficient contrast
Underexposure (too light).
Increase the exposure time setting; or
see Incomplete Exposure below.
Overexposure (too dark).
Decrease the exposure time setting,
also check film expiration date (old film
can produce dark grainy/foggy
images).
Chemical developer (for film-
based imaging).
Ensure chemical freshness and proper
temperature.
6.2.2 Image from
X-ray exposure is
blurred
Combined movements of patient
and operator during exposure
produced too much distortion.
Check the exposure time setting and
re-enable when operator and patient
are again properly situated.
6.2.3
ENABLING X-RAYS
message stays on
Double triggering.
Release the trigger and wait for the
READY
indicator.
6.2.4 Device does not
shift into the
ENABLING
X-RAYS
or
READY
states
The trigger is pulled for longer
than 1 second.
Pull and release the trigger within 1
second and wait for the
READY
indicator.
6.2.5
READY
indicator
terminated before an
exposure started
NOMAD Pro
READY
condition
expires because the X-ray
exposure is not initiated within 15
seconds of the start of the
READY
condition.
Double-check the exposure time
setting and re-enable when operator
and patient are again properly situated.
6.2.6
INCOMPLETE
displayed on-screen
Incomplete exposure – the
depressed trigger is released
before the timed exposure is able
to complete.
This condition automatically clears
within 15 seconds or by pressing any
button on the user interface panel. Be
sure to depress the trigger for the
duration of the timed exposure.
6.2.7 NOMAD Pro
automatically shut down
NOMAD Pro times out after about
3 minutes of inactivity.
Manually turn on NOMAD Pro when
you are ready to use the device.
A different problem exists if
shutdown occured during regular
activity.
If this condition persists, NOMAD Pro
will require authorized service, see
Section 6.3, Repair and Maintenance.