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Generator Calibration 25
5R VERIFICATION PROCESS
This is the process to ensure compliance with FDA requirements 80-8035, Section
1020.32, part D2.
NOTE: The Dynalyzer should not be connected during this procedure. The following
equipment is required to perform the entrance exposure tests:
• Keithley Model 35050 dosimeter with Model 96030 ion chamber or equivalent
(Calibration must be current).
• Metric Scale or Ruler
• Lead Apron or lead plate
• Probe Holding Fixture
NOTE: To protect the image intensifier from being over driven, place a lead plate or several
folds of lead apron over the face plate, under the holding fixture.
WARNING... Steps within this procedure produce X-rays. Use appropriate precautions.
1. Select FLUORO MANUAL mode, set the technique to 40 kV and 5.0 mA.
2. Select NORMAL field size.
3. Center an ion chamber in the X-ray beam 12” (30 cm) above the II as shown below.
Figure 8 - Dosimeter and Ion Chamber Set-up for 5R/Min Output