Section 8.0
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Fig 8.9: Radiography Operating Mode, DeskView Touch Panel
8.24.1. SET TECHNIQUE FACTORS:
• Set the desired tube voltage value using the kV arrow buttons. The selected value appears on
the Voltage display. Example 80 kV
• Set the desired tube current (20mA) × time (mAs) value using the Time arrow buttons.
Example 3.0 Seconds or 20 x 3 = 60 mAs
• Initiate radiation using the hand switch. In the
Radiography
operating mode,
you cannot initiate radiation with the foot switch.
An audible alarm will sound throughout the entire exposure time. Radiation is
terminated automatically after the preset exposure time. You can interrupt the
exposure before the selected exposure time has elapsed by releasing the hand
switch.
• Withdraw the film cassette.
• Remove the film cassette holder from the image intensifier.
• Process image.
NOTE:
Adjustment of exposure factors will result in different image quality, adjustment of the
technique factors maybe necessary to archive a good quality image