20 Compression and system movements
MAMMOMAT 1000/3000 Nova SPB7-230.101.02.05.02 Siemens AG
02.06 CS PS SP
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4 Compression and system movements
4.1 Testing the "Compression" function
Fig. 1: Compression
• Attach the spring scale as shown in (1/Fig.1/p.20) and be careful not to damage the
compression plate during the following tests: Tolerance: ±1 kp.
4.1.1 Switching off
• System ON
PMF Presetting
• Select any value (e.g. 6 kp) on the potentiometer (2/Fig.1/p.20) and compress. Does
the compression unit switch off at this setting?
SIE Max. value switch off
• Select the maximum value (20 kp) with the potentiometer (2/Fig.1/p.20). (20 kp).
Does the unit switch off when it reaches the maximum value?
• Correct display (7/Fig.1/p.13).
PMF OPCOMP
• Position your forearm between the object table and the compression plate and check
the OPCOMP function.
¹ Typically, the cutoff value is between 6 and 10 kp at the factory setting.