Strato X User Manual - Image Works

USER'S MANUAL
General instructions for use
6.7.7 Making an exposure
NOTE:
When key "8"
is pressed, the Test function will be activated. In
this condition, it will be possible to make the unit perform all the
movements made during the examination without emitting X-rays.
Once the cycle has been completed, deactivate the "Test" by pressing key
"8" again.
WARNING:
During the emission of X-rays, the protection procedures for the operator
and personnel in the area must be in compliance with the regulations in
force in the country where the machine is used.
In all cases, it is recommended that during the emission of X-rays, only
the patient and operator be present in the room. If the operator is not
protected by suitable screens, he must stand at least 1.5 meters away
from the focal spot of the tubehead.
1. Press button "23" ; display will show:
S T A R T E X A M
x x k V x x m A 1 5 . 0 s
Verify once again that the exposure data are correct, if not, correct
them as described in paragraph 6.7.4. Check that light unit ready for
X-ray is ON, then press X-ray button "30" for the entire duration of
the exposure, ensuring that the X-ray light 2 is also lit (if the unit is
in view) and that the X-ray acoustic signal sounds. The following
message will be displayed first:
> S T A R T E X A M
P R E - H E A T I N G
and then (after 2 seconds), the following message will be displayed:
> X - R A Y <
x x k V x x m A Y . Y Y s
x = the value defined by the settings
during emission, while during intermediate movements the message
will be displayed.
> X - R A Y <
x x k V x x m A Y . Y Y s
x = the value defined by the settings
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STRATO X (120V)