Strato X User Manual - Image Works

USER'S MANUAL
General instructions for use
6.8.4 Making an exposure
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 emission of the X-rays (see Figure 1 and Figure 2).
1. Verify once again that the exposure data are correct (see paragraph
6.8.2). Advise the patient to remain still and to keep his mouth closed
with the teeth touching throughout the duration of the exposure.
Press key "23" .
The collimator corresponding to the selected cassette will be placed in
position. Furthermore, if the type of exposure requires it, the soft
tissues filter will be positioned according to the value set by the
operator.
Check that the light unit ready for X-ray is ON.
NOTE:
To return to the previous step, press button "10" .
2. Press the 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 signal acoustic 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 x . x x s
x = the value defined by the settings
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