HF Series Generators -- RAD Console
Operation
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SECTION 4 OPERATING SEQUENCES
4.1 START-UP ROUTINE
System power is applied by pressing the “Power On” push-button on the Control
Console. The Generator will go through a start-up routine conducting an
automatic self-test that will show on the RAD kV Display information usable only
by service personnel.
After the power-up has been completed the Console should display normal
radiographic factors. If there is a malfunction, error messages will be displayed
on the RAD kV Display specifying the fault.
Some indicators on the Console are used to provide service
information during the start-up process. These indicators should
be ignored by the operator until the unit has completed its
power-up sequence.
4.2 X-RAY TUBE WARM-UP PROCEDURE
Before effecting X-ray exposures ensure that the Tube is
properly warmed-up. Make sure that no persons will be
inadvertently exposed to unnecessary X-rays during this
procedure.
Routine exposures should not be effected unless the Tube is previously
warmed-up, this prolongs X-ray Tube life.
It is recommended that the following procedure will be performed for X-ray Tube
warm-up, at the start of each day and when the Tube selected has not been in
use for approximately one hour.
This warm-up procedure is used for a typical X-ray Tube.
Consult the X-ray Tube manufacturer instructions for the
actual Tube in use, comparing its recommendations with this
procedure. If there is conflict with this procedure, comply
with the Tube manufacturer’s instructions.
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