Revision W HF Series X-ray Generators - Service Manual
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Appendix A AEC Calibration with DR or CR Film Plate
tor, even if it is from a chamber located in the table.
4. At the generator OCP, access the Edit Digital screen (shown below) from the
Service Configuration Menu.
Figure A-1. Edit Digital Screen
5. Press the key located next to the Digital Receptor field until Canon is dis-
played.
6. If a CXDI-50G (or CXDI-50C) portable DR receptor is used in the system, and
will be operated such that it can be located in more than one receptor con-
taining an ion chamber, press the key next to the Universal setting until
QV-800 is displayed. Otherwise, set to NONE.
7. Set the Prep Hold setting to ON (notifies the DR system that a Prep cycle
has been initiated; the generator must receive a "Prep Hold Release" signal
from the DR system to proceed with the Expose cycle).
8. If a CXDI-50G (or CXDI-50C) portable DR receptor is used in the system, at
the Canon workstation computer, access the Quantum/Canon Integration
Software (QG-DIG-CXDI) Service Menu. Press the Select Receptor Con-
nection button and verify "50G Cassette" field is set to "WALL". (Refer to
Quantum/Canon Integration Guide DC30-058.)
AEC CALIBRATION WITH DIGITAL RECEPTOR OR CR FILM PLATE INSTALLED
WARNING! The following calibration procedures
involve taking x-ray exposures. All personnel
should be behind the protective barriers. X-rays
can be dangerous unless proper precautions and
procedures are adhered to.
IMPORTANT! Before performing AEC calibration
procedure, verify the correct Film/Screen is dis-
played on the calibration screen (shown in top left
field). The Film/Screen setting is selected in the
PRESS THIS KEY TO
SELECT DIGITAL
RECEPTOR
PRESS THIS KEY TO
SELECT UNIVERSAL
SYSTEM TYPE
PRESS THIS KEY TO
ENABLE OR DISABLE
PREP HOLD
FUNCTION