Functional checks 4 - 3
Siemens AG RXB8-115.034.02 Page 3 of 6 POLYMOBIL III
Medical Solutions Rev. 03 04.05 CS PS 24
Checking the control elements on the double slot diaphragm. 4
• Check the light localizer in each case at the control console and at the double slot
diaphragm.
To do this press the button (6/Fig. 4 or 7/Fig. 3); the light localizer lamp lights up for
20 s
± 1s.
• Check the turning ability of the double slot diaphragm ± 45°.
• By turning the diaphragm setting knobs (8/Fig. 3) check the easy movement and
uniformity of the format setting (leaf pairs).
Checking the exposure release with high-voltage 4
• Close the double slot diaphragm.
Set 60 kV, 10 mAs.
• Pull out the exposure release switch (9/Fig. 4) completely.
• Release exposure.
The radiation indicator (10/Fig. 4) lights up for the duration of the exposure, an acoustic
signal sounds at the same time.
• Check that the cable of the exposure release switch (9/Fig. 4) rolls back in without
difficulty after it is pulled out.
5
9
10
6
7
8
Fig. 3 Fig. 4