DOC. NO.: JDP-013-CUBEX
Issued Date: 2017.07.21
Revision: 2017.07.21(Rev.0)
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5. System configuration
The CUBE X series is a radiological device for professional radiologist uses. It should be applied for
the radiographic diagnosis and operated by qualified practitioners. Users have to comply with safety
and health regulations concerning the ionizing radiation protection and the electrical and mechanical
safety of the veterinary medical devices.
5.1 Preparation for operation
5.1.1 Operation Practices
a. Wear a lead apron while making exposures.
b. Stay at least 6.5feet (2m) away from the unit or extend the cord of hand switch as long as
possible in order to secure enough space for your safety.
c. Use proper field size and technical values for each procedure to minimize x-ray exposure dose
and obtain the best radiographic result.
d. When you make exposure to the patient on the bed, ask visitors to leave the room first and
keep appropriate distance from the patient.
e. Pay attention to the maintenance schedule of the device and keep up with it.
f. Cumulative radiation dose usually does not exceed recommended maximum levels. However, if
you make radiographic exposures using high kV and mAs quite often, the evaluation of the specialist
is needed to check whether extra protective devices are necessary for the user or not.
5.1.2 Positioning of the patient against the collimator
a. Place a loaded cassette on the patient’s backside.
b. Arrange the SID (Source to Image Receptor Distance) using a tape measure (2 meter) located
on the side of the collimator. When the SID is 1 meter, the device is shown the best performance.
c. Turn on the collimator lamp and laser pointer by the pushing collimator/laser switch is on.
d. Adjust the size of the x-ray beam in accordance with the film size using the x-ray field
adjustment knobs. The collimator and laser pointer will be turned off after 30 seconds by internal timer.
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