ARCADIS Avantic SPR2-330.662.01 Page 2 of 2 Siemens AG
Rev. 02 05.06 CS PS SP Medical Solutions
4 - 2 Checking the function blocks and displays
3 Fluoroscopy timer 4
1. Ensure that the persons present are not subject to radiation hazard during the
tests described below.
2. Set the manual fluoroscopy voltage to the lowest possible kV value.
Close the iris diaphragm, cover the tube assembly with a lead apron.
3. Switch on fluoroscopy.
4. Check that the acoustic signal sounds after a total fluoroscopy time of 4.5 minutes
has elapsed.
5. Reset the buzzer by pressing the button under the symbol in the display.
4 Indication of X-ray tube voltage and current 4
Confirm that tube voltage and current are continuously indicated during fluoroscopy.
5 Minimum source to skin distance 4
Confirm that a spacer limiting the source to skin distance (SSD) to 30 cm is present.
Fluoroscopy timer functioning correctly YES NO
Indicators functioning YES NO
Spacer present YES NO