7.1. Overview
Use Film mode to produce radiographic films. Film mode is not available in some countries as local
regulations requirement. The film cassette holder described in this chapter is available as an option and
should be used if you use film mode.
For film imaging, a cassette holder should be placed on the face of the image intensifier.
7.2. Setup and Make a Film Exposure
Perform the following steps to make a film exposure:
1. Press the “Film” key on the C-Arm control panel.
Once film mode has been selected, the field size and collimator settings are locked. If further
adjustments are required, you must first reenter into Fluoro mode.
2. Place the cassette holder over the face of the image intensifier with the handle opened out.
3. Rotate the cassette holder handle to securely attach the cassette holder to the image intensifier.
Verify that the cassette holder is securely attached to the image intensifier. Unsecured
cassette holders may fall, injuring patients or personnel.
4. Insert a film cassette into the cassette holder and center it.
The cassette holder uses friction to hold the cassette. Refer to the “Technical Reference”
chapter for cassette sizes.
Verify that the cassette is held securely within the cassette holder. Unsecured film
cassettes may fall, injuring patients or personnel.
5. Adjust the radiographic parameters (kVp and mAs) to the desired values.
6. Press and hold any X-Ray switch.
During the radiography, press the X-Ray switch and hold on the switch until the exposure
indicator light is off. The duration of the exposure is signaled by a continuous beep. If the
X-Ray switch is released before the exposure indicator off, system will give four quick beeps,
which means the exposure may not be successful.
7. Release the X-Ray switch at the end of the exposure.
8. Remove the film cassette by pulling the cassette out of the cassette holder.
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