Chapter 6: Image Acquisition
Definium 5000 X-Ray System 5197809-1EN Rev. 4 (13 February 2008) 6-8
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Touch Screen Control
The touch screen control on the Tube-collimator assembly (Figure 6-2) displays or allows adjustment of
the exam technique. Refer to Chapter 3:
System Overview-Position System from Touch Screen Console
(p. 3-11) for more information about the tube collimator assembly and positioning functions available
from the touch control screen.
1. Press [GENERATOR] on the touch panel control (if necessary).
2. Press the buttons to adjust the technique in the same manner as you would on the Image Acquisition
screen.
Figure 6-2 Touch Screen Console
[QAP] When the yellow alert icon is present, indicates that QAP should be
performed to ensure continued image quality.
NOTE: QAP cannot be performed when the Image Acquisition or
Image Viewer screens are displayed. End the exam before
attempting to perform QAP.
Refer to Chapter 11:
Quality Assurance Process and Maintenance
for more information.
[EXPOSE HOLD] Appears when there is some condition that prevents an x-ray from
being taken.
Press the button to view a list of all errors and interlocks that are
preventing the exposure. The items are removed from the list as
they are corrected. The button disappears when all errors and
interlocks are corrected.
[iLinq] Connects to iLinq remote support services.
Refer to Chapter 4:
General Information-iLinq (p. 4-9) for more
information.
FIXED mode AEC mode
Function Description
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