Siemens MAMMOMAT 3000 Nova - Testing Image Quality

Siemens AG SPB7-230.101.02.05.02 MAMMOMAT 1000/3000 Nova
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5.4 Testing image quality
• Attach the most frequently used exposure system (e.g. grid table 18 x 24).
• Load the "test cassette" with film and insert it.
• Position the SIB phantom over the 2-cm Plexiglas or other IQ phantom (e.g. Normi 7).
• Select the most frequently used kV value, AEC and automatic decompression.
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• Compress slightly and release an exposure.
PMF Automatic decompression
• Does decompression occur immediately following the end of the exposure?
• In addition, expose a sensitometer strip and develop the exposure.