Kodak 2100 - Procedure

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Procedure
1. Turn on the system.
The on/off button and Ready indicator light up.
2. Select the exposure mode (digital or film) by pressing and holding the
selection knob at least 3 seconds until the mode changes.
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The digital mode has shortened exposure times to prevent overexposure
of the digital sensor. When you select digital exposure, the digital
indicator lights up.
3. Select the exposure time by turning the selection knob.
Exposure tables are available in Section 6 of this manual. Additional
tables are provided to hang close to your control timer unit.
• For conventional use, the exposure time range goes from 0.05 to
1.25 sec.
• For digital use, the exposure time range goes from 0.010 to 0.063 sec.
4. Acquire the image.
a. Press the x-ray exposure button on the control timer unit.
The x-ray emission indicator lights up and an audible signal is
emitted.
b. Keep pressing until the x-ray emission light goes out and the audible
signal stops.
CAUTION
:
If you stop pressing the control key before the exposure ends, a
manipulator alarm is activated. It indicates that the x-ray emission was
interrupted prematurely and that there is a risk of underexposure.
5. Read the emitted dose.
Quickly press the selection knob. The “mGy” indicator lights up and the
dose in mGy is displayed. Section 6 provides a table with emitted
dosage based on exposure times.
Processing
When using conventional film, process the film according to manufacturer’s
instructions. Develop the film under safelight conditions in an automatic
processor or manually.
If you use an automatic processor, refer to the processor’s manual. Be sure to
maintain the mechanically and keep the solutions replenished.
If you develop film manually, follow precisely the manufacturer’s
recommendations
for solution preparation, development time, and solution
temperature. Any deviation from the manufacturer’s recommendations (such
as a solution that is too concentrated or diluted, too hot or cold, or if film is
processed for the wrong amount of time), will adversely affect the quality of
the final radiograph.
1. This function may be disabled, depending on local regulations. See Section 4,
User Mode.