Examination
Digital Radiography
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Releasing the exposure
❏ Release the exposure with the exposure release button on the system remote
control console or via the foot switch in the control room, or table-side (op-
tion).
❏ Radiation is released long as long as you continue to press the exposure re-
lease button.
❏ The radiation ON indicators must light up.
Radiation interruption If you let go of the exposure release button during radiation, the exposure is in-
terrupted immediately.
Exposure end Letting go of the exposure release button , a full image memory or reaching the
programmed maximum scene time ends the exposure series.
Examination procedure
Preparation
◆ Prepare the digital imaging system
◆ Move the tube assembly into the 0° position
◆ Position the patient
◆ Set a nominal source-image intensifier distance of 115 cm or 150 cm
◆ Bring the X-ray system and tabletop into the intended starting position.
You must ensure that the travel range for the X-ray system is sufficient.
◆ Press this key.
– The LED lights up: Periscanning is selected.
– Serialography is selected.
Warning
If these radiation ON indicators light up although no switch has been actuated
and the current fluoroscopic image cannot be seen on the monitor:
◆ Switch the system off immediately!
◆ Notify the SIEMENS Uptime Service.
◆ Discontinue operation of the system.
DR
The LEDs in the Periscanning and start keys flash if the conditions for exposure
are not fulfilled.
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