5 Operating procedures
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5.8.3 Making the exposure
The Ready Light indicates that the unit is ready for exposure. The
collimation, cassette holder and cassette must be in place.
NOTE!
If using a manual filter selection, check that the correct filter is selected.
1 Refer to Diamond tube loading chart for kV and mA combinations, if
necessary.
2 Make the exposure by pressing the exposure button, and keep it
pressed until the X-ray exposure terminates.
The X-ray exposure is indicated by the radiation light, the audible
exposure indicator, and the accumulating exposure time on the control
panel exposure time display. If the exposure button is released during the
exposure, the exposure is terminated immediately and an error message
is displayed on the LCD screen of the control panel.
5.8.4 Automatic compression release
By default, Diamond releases compression automatically after exposure.
The automatic release can be disabled from the control panel. When
performing a manual biopsy procedure, compression may be released
with the foot pedals or manual compression wheels. Automatic
compression release (Auto Rel) will automatically switch off when a biopsy
paddle is fitted.
5.8.5 Removing the cassette
Diamond’s automatic cassette loading mechanism returns the cassette
immediately after exposure, ready for removal.
1 If the cassette has not been exposed yet, it is still in the front end of
the Bucky. In order to remove it, slide the cassette latch towards the
back of the Bucky. This procedure returns the cassette to the rear
end of the Bucky. In the event of a power failure or system
malfunction, pull the cassette to the rear end with your fingers.
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY!
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