GE AMX-II

GENERAL ELECTRIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS
AMX-if X-RAY UNIT |
10-377
SM A0654E
b. Adjust blade knobs
to yield an indicated x-ray
field size of 12" x 12"
(304.8 mm x 304.8 mm) at
48” SID (1.2 m).
с. Energize the field
light and center tight field
on cassette.
d. Assemble and attach
RAT to collimator using
RAT holding fixture. Use
collimator lamp, note and
record where edges of
light field intersect RAT.
a... Make an exposure
a: 50 KVP, 6 MAS. De-
velop film.
。 . X-Ray field size as measured on film must :
2... Messure x-ray field be within 1.8% of SID, that is 11.04 to 12.86 | Chapter 4, Section 5-6.
' (302.6 mm to 306.9 mm) inches for a 12”
(304.8 mm) field size at 48” SID (1.2 m).
3. Mark light field Total misalignment of either length Chapter 4, Section 5-6.
(step 1c) on x-ray film or width edges must not exceed 0.86
and measure total mis- (21.6 mm) inches (1.8% of 48 inches).
alignmant light to (1.22 m).
x-ray field.
SEC. 5 SYSTEM CHECKS
5-1 Film and Indicator Checks
initial conditions: Main power circuit breaker—ON
X-ray generator standby switch—ON
Battery condition indicator— Green band
Charger cord disconnected
OPERATION RESULTS EXPECTED SERVICE REFERENCE
4,8
& la. Make several expos-
ures using a phantom at
different settings of KVP
and MAS to insure the
unit operational.
b. Develop and check Check lamp and tone signal exposure indi-
thé resulting films. cators. Do not exceed tube or generator
ratings.