Quantum GX2 microCT Imaging System Manual Chapter 6 | Image Acquisition 41
To warm-up the imaging system:
1.
Confirm that the sample chamber is empty (no subject or sample bed is inside the sample
chamber).
2. Close the imaging system door.
3. Click the Warm-up button in the Control Panel. Click OK in the warning message that
appears (Figure 6.2).
The X-ray tube begins the warm-up process and generates X-rays. The time required for warm-
up depends on how long it has been since the imaging system was last used (Table 6.1). X-ray
tube status changes to “STANDBY” when warm-up is completed (Figure 6.1).
6.2 Select a Save Location
All image data (series) are saved to a database where the data are organized by sample and study
(sample:study:series). See page 31 for more details on data organization. Before image acquisition,
select a database and specify the sample and study where the series will be saved. You can save a
series to a new or existing sample and a new or existing study within the sample.
NOTE: The Quantum GX2 microCT Imaging System does not generate X-rays unless the door
is properly closed and the safety interlock is engaged. There is an audible “click” when the
safety interlock properly engages as the door is closed.
CAUTION: Do not open the imaging system door when X-rays are being produced (the
Control Panel displays “XRAY ON” and the X-ray indicator
is flashing). Opening the
door terminates the X-rays and aborts the warm-up process.
Figure 6.2 Warm-Up Warning Message
Table 6.1 Estimated Time Required for Warm-Up
Duration of Imaging System Disuse Approximate Time
Required for Warm-Up
8 hours to 1 month 15 minutes
1 – 3 months 40 minutes
More than 3 months 2 hours
NOTE: The selected database drive must have at least 10GB free disk space available. If this
requirement is not met, the scan will not proceed.
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