Ziehm Imaging, Inc. VISION User Manual

Ziehm Imaging, Inc. Vision Installation Manual MAN 06-0015, Rev. A Page 33
Maintenance Report: Cassette Format
Fig. 22 Measuring the Exposed X-Ray Field
Cassette to X-Ray Field
The following tests must be conducted with the C-Arm in the three positions as
described in “Check the central x-ray beam.”
1. Select Fluoroscopy.
2. Place the C-Arm in the Basic position.
3. Insert film into the cassette (10 x 12 inches).
4. Lay the cassette onto the image intensifier and fully open the iris diaphragm.
5. Select Radiography.
6. Set kV to 60.
7. Set exposure time long enough to fully expose the film without over-exposing.
8. Initiate an exposure by pressing the hand switch.
9. When the exposure is finished, release the hand switch.
10. Develop the film and measure the shading of the film edge as shown in Figure 22.
Write the results in the box below.
Exposed x-ray field: Length (A)________ cm Width (B)________ cm

Ziehm Imaging, Inc. VISION Specifications

General

Brand	Ziehm Imaging, Inc.
Model	VISION
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English