Chapter A2: General Information
Definium AMX 700 X-Ray System 5161515-1EN Rev. 6 (10 February 2008) A2-9
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3. Press [SOFTWARE RESET].
A message appears: “Press OK to restart Software Application. Press Cancel to return.“
4. Press [OK].
A “Loading Application” progress bar appears on screen.
The login screen appears once the software has been reset.
5. Login to the system to begin work.
System Reset
A controlled system reset should be performed once a week before routine QAP. Refer to Chapter A8:
Quality Assurance Process and Maintenance for more information.
System reset is used as a last resort if the detector software stops working. A system reset may take 3
minutes to complete.
NOTE: The system will not be available for acquiring images during the reset cycle.
1. If possible, close, suspend, or discontinue any open exams.
2. If possible, log off the system.
3. Turn the key switch to the OFF position, then turn the key switch to the ON position and wait until the
Login or Worklist screen appears.
As the system resets, various screens will appear on the monitor. This is normal.
The system will auto-start and either the Login screen or Worklist screen will appear (depending
on how your system is configured) when the system is ready.
Lead Markers
As in any General Radiography procedure, lead marker placement is important to ensure markers are
properly recorded on the image. Place the lead marker in an area of patient attenuation. If lead markers
are placed in regions of direct radiation (saturation), there is a high risk they will be processed out of the
image during image processing. Saturated areas beyond the anatomy are no longer part of the final
image. This is most likely to happen on high technique exposures.
CAUTION: Exercise care when placing lead markers to guarantee their presence in the final image.
Every attempt must be made to assure markers are not located in regions of direct
radiation, but are located in regions where some patient attenuation of radiation is present
without obstructing the anatomical information of interest.
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