Chapter 10: Image Acquisition
5495975-1EN Rev.9 10-5
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Ion Chamber:
(AEC mode only)
If in AEC mode, selects the ions chambers to use.
Note: When in AEC mode, at least one ion chamber must
be selected. Any combination of chambers is
allowed.
Note: When in AEC mode, the body part must cover the
selected ion chambers in order to achieve the
proper exposure.
Refer to Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)
(p. 10-24) for
more information about AEC.
Asymmetric Collimation: Allows enabling and selection of Asymmetric Collimation
for the wall stand receptor.
Available options are:
Top
Bottom
Off
Note: Asymmetric collimation is only available if the wall
stand receptor is selected.
kV Adjusts the kV.
The up/down buttons on the right of the field adjust the
kV by one unit.
The buttons on the left of the field adjust the kV by 5 units.
The kVp selection range is 40-150, in1 kVp increments.
mA Adjusts the mA.
The mA selection is in Renard steps. The available
selections are: 10, 12.5, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 64, 80, 100,
125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640.
Note: Not all mA and mAs selections are available at all
kV settings.
Table 10-1 Image Acquisition functions
Function Description