Universal APX 525 - Multi-Function Buttons; X-Ray Tube Anode Heat Display; Basic X-Ray Procedures; Manual Mode

APX 525/625 Generator Revision C Operating Manual
© 2005 Del Medical Imaging Corporation
7/5/2005 Page 12
Multi-function Buttons
Each multi-function button is defined on the central display screen. An undefined
button will have no effect when pressed. Pressing a defined button will either toggle
through a choice of options or allow a technique factor to be modified by the
increment or decrement buttons.
Specific details on each menu will be defined in the appropriate sections of this
manual.
X-RAY TUBE ANODE HEAT DISPLAY
The APX generator automatically calculates x-ray tube anode heat loading and
displays this value as a percentage of maximum kilo heat units (KHU), at the lower
middle portion of the LCD display while performing exposures.
Basic X-Ray Procedures
Caution: The following procedures will produce X-rays. Operating personnel should
take precautions to ensure their personal safety and the safety of others in close
proximity. Minimum precautions are as follows:
• Wear lead aprons
• Personnel remaining in the X-ray room during exposure should be
behind a lead shield
• Minimize radiation scatter through doorways, walls and floor
MANUAL MODE
The Manual operation mode lets you custom set the technique parameters for:
• kV (all modes)
• mAs (two point only)
• Time (three point only)
• mA (three point only)
• Focal spot (Large or Small)
• Image receptor (Table, Wall, or None)