Cpi CMP 200 X-Ray Generator
Cpi CMP 200 X-Ray Generator
X-RAY GENERATOR
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PREPARED BY:
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL P/N
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CPI CMP 200® / CMP 200® DR SERIES
X-RAY GENERATOR
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
P.N. 740985
PROGRAMMING THE CONSOLE 4¾
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 7¾
MAIN FEATURES
• Output power levels 32 to 80 kW.
• Output capability 125 kV / 150 kV, dependant on model.
• Smaller, lighter, modular design.
• Constant dose output due to kV and mA regulation during exposures.
• User-friendly controls.
• Large LCD panel for APR and technique display.
• User-friendly system configuration.
• Programmed for APR operation, with manual override of technique factors.
• Extensive self-diagnostics with operator prompt messages.
• Time and mA / mAs selections are to IEC standards.
OPTIONS
• Remote exposure hand switch.
• AEC (Automatic Exposure Control).
• Tomography.
• Dual Speed Starter (400 / 480 VAC models only).
• Various digital interfaces, dependent on model.
• Dose-Area Product (DAP).
PATIENT POPULATION
• Age: Infant to geriatric.
• Weight:
∗ APR mode: Small, medium, large patients.
∗ Manual mode: Exposure factors are set manually, will allow weights from newborn to obese adult.
• Health: Patients requiring an X-ray may have conditions ranging from mild trauma to chronic, life
threatening illnesses.
FREQUENCY OF USE
• Typical range 20 exposures / day to 1500 exposures / day (1 day = 24 hr period).
SAFETY NOTICE: This manual contains important safety information. An understanding of this
information is critical to the safe operation of your equipment. Please ensure that
you read the warning notices before using the equipment.
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SECTION CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND
UNDERSTAND THIS MATERIAL BEFORE CONTINUING.
Internal X-ray generator components will heat up during normal use of the generator. This is similar to X-ray tube
heating during normal generator operation. The amount of heat produced is proportional to the product of kV, mA,
and time.
Modern X-ray generators are designed to operate with the majority of X-ray tubes over their rated power ranges.
They are designed for operating duty cycles consistent with practical patient examination routines that allow
for reasonable cooling intervals between X-ray exposures.
This X-ray generator has internal duty cycle monitoring to warn of excessive heat build-up. If the generator
calculates that the next exposure will exceed the rated generator duty cycle limit, a warning message “GEN
DUTY WARNING” will be displayed. Further exposures are inhibited at this point, and the generator must be
allowed to cool sufficiently such that this message is no longer displayed.
The generator also monitors the X-ray tube’s thermal switch, and will inhibit exposures when the tube reaches its
thermal limit. It is the responsibility of the installer to implement and verify this interlock.
CAUTION: THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE PRODUCES X-RAYS. OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TO PROTECT PERSONNEL.
Use this procedure when the generator is first turned on for the day, or when it has not been used for several
hours. This procedure provides for exposures at medium power before the tube is used at maximum mA or kV
values. This will reduce the possibility of damaging the anode and high voltage components. No test setup is
required.
For maximum stability and reliability, use the following techniques at start up:
Select the following:
• Large focal spot.
• 80 kV.
• Normal 50/60 Hz anode rotation.
For a 300 kHU to a 400 kHU tube, use approximately 200 mAs per exposure. For a 200 kHU to 300 kHU tube
use approximately 150 mAs per exposure.
• Depending on the X-ray tube power rating, select either 100 mA or 200 mA.
• Make one (1) to three (3) exposures (depending on tube loading) at 30-second intervals.
WARNING: PROPER USE AND SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES WITH RESPECT TO X-RAY GENERATORS
ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USERS OF SUCH GENERATORS. THE MANUFACTURER
PROVIDES INFORMATION ON ITS PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS, BUT ASSUMES
NO RESPONSIBILITIES FOR AFTER-SALE OPERATING AND SAFETY PRACTICES.
WARNING: THIS X-RAY UNIT MAY BE DANGEROUS TO PATIENT AND OPERATOR UNLESS SAFE
EXPOSURE FACTORS, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ARE
OBSERVED.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED THE TUBE MAXIMUM OPERATING LIMITS SHOWN IN THE X-RAY TUBE
DATA SECTION AT THE END OF THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL. INTENDED LIFE AND
RELIABILITY WILL NOT BE OBTAINED UNLESS GENERATORS ARE OPERATED WITHIN
PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS.
X-ray radiation exposure may be damaging to health, with some effects being cumulative and extending over
periods of many months or even years. X-ray operators should avoid any exposure to the primary beam and
take protective measures to safeguard against scatter radiation. Scatter radiation is caused by any object in the
path of the primary beam and may be of equal or less intensity than the primary beam that exposes the film.
No practical design can incorporate complete protection for operators or service personnel who do not take
adequate safety precautions. Only authorized and properly trained service and operating personnel should
be allowed to work with this X-ray generator equipment. The appropriate personnel must be made aware of
the inherent dangers associated with the servicing of high voltage equipment and the danger of excessive
exposure to X-ray radiation during system operation.
• Operators should be trained on the use of the equipment within the facility. They should have the knowledge
in radiology, and the skills, attitude, and judgment to safely and effectively operate the equipment.
• Operators are trained on the use of the X-ray generator by the installer of the X-ray generator. The operator’s
manual may be used as a training aid.
• Wear protective clothing. Protective aprons with an equivalent of a minimum of 1/64” (0.35 mm) of lead are
recommended.
• To protect the patient against radiation, always use radiation protection accessories in addition to devices
which are fitted to the X-ray equipment.
• Keep as large a distance as possible away from the object being exposed and the X-ray tube assembly.
• Never operate this X-ray equipment in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Detergents and disinfectants,
including those used on patients, may create explosive mixtures of gases. Please observe the relevant
regulations.
• The operator console, or anything electrically connected to it, must never be used within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the
patient environment.
• Do not place liquids (coffee, beverages, flowers, etc) on the control console or generator main cabinet.
• Always ensure adequate ventilation around the control console and generator main cabinet. Do not operate
the equipment near curtains, drapes, etc which may block the ventilation slots.
• The control console must be located inside an X-ray shielded control booth within the X-ray room, or outside
the X-ray room.
• The control console is intended for fixed mounting. It is not a portable device.
• Do not operate the console or generator main cabinet in direct sunlight or near any heat sources.
• Do not operate the console near strong magnetic fields (microwave ovens, speakers, etc), and avoid routing
the console cables near these devices.
• The console and generator main cabinet must be operated in locations that are clean (free of excess dust,
dirt, debris, etc), stable (free of vibration), and secure such that the console cannot slip or tip.
• Only trained maintenance staff may remove the covers of the generator cabinet and the control console.
Do not connect unapproved equipment to the rear of the console. J3 is for connection of an
external hand switch, J4 is a serial port for use by an external computer, and J8 is for the
interconnect cable to the main cabinet.
INCORRECT CONNECTIONS OR USE OF UNAPPROVED EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN
INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
This series of X-ray generators comply with the regulatory requirements and design standards in this section as
follows:
• VZW2555 series: Only the standards marked with an asterisk * under SAFETY.
• VZW2556 series: All standards in this section.
A) SAFETY
• * FDA Center for Devices & Radiological Health (CDRH) - 21 CFR subchapter J (USA).
• * Radiation Emitting Devices Act - C34 (Canada).
• Medical Devices Regulations (Canada).
• EC Directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medical Devices (European Community).
• * EN 60601-1/IEC 60601-1, EN 60601-2-7/IEC 60601-2-7, CSA 601.1, UL60601.1.
-Type of protection against electric shock: Class I equipment.
-Degree of protection against electric shock: Not classified.
-Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water: Ordinary equipment.
-Mode of operation: Continuous operation with intermittent loading (standby - exposure).
-Equipment not suitable for use in presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or
nitrous oxide.
• EN 60601-1-4/IEC 60601-1-4, ISO 14971, EN 60601-1-6/IEC 60601-1-6.
NOTE: All referenced standards are considered to be at the latest adopted revision.
The CE Mark is a declaration by the manufacturer that the product complies with the
requirements of the applicable European Union (EU) medical device directive and that the
product has been subject to conformity assessment procedures as provided in that
directive.
A CSA mark with the indicators “C” and “US” means that product is certified for both the
U.S. and Canadian markets, to the applicable U.S. and Canadian standards.
70 % UT 70 % UT
(30 % dip in UT) (30 % dip in UT)
< 5 % UT < 5 % UT
(> 95 % dip in UT) (> 95 % dip in UT)
for 5 s for 5 s
Power frequency 3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields should be at
(50/60 Hz) levels characteristic of a typical location in a
IEC 61000-4-8 typical commercial or hospital environment
NOTE: UT is the A.C. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.
NOTE 1 These guidelines may not apply all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption
and reflection from structures, objects and people.
NOTE 2 It is essential that the actual shielding effectiveness and filter attenuation of the shielded location be
verified to assure that they meet the minimum specification.
a
Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and
land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted
theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an
electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the
VZW2556 series of X-ray generators is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the X-ray
generator should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional
measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the X-ray generator.
It is not possible, however, to exclude with absolute certainty the possibility that other high frequency electronic
equipment, which is fully compliant to the EMC regulations, will not adversely affect the operation of this
generator. If the other equipment has a comparatively high level of transmission power and is in close proximity to
the generator, these EMC concerns (the risk of interference) may be more pronounced. It is therefore
recommended that the operation of equipment of this type such as mobile telephones, cordless microphones and
other similar mobile radio equipment be restricted from the vicinity of this X-ray generator.
OUTPUT PARAMETERS
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING
Ambient temperature range 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F).
Relative humidity 20 to 80%, non-condensing.
Altitude -700 to 3000 meters (1100 to 700 hPa).
This information is provided to help you establish safe operating conditions for both you and your X-ray
generator.
Do not operate this X-ray generator except in accordance with information included in this section, and any
additional information provided by the X-ray generator manufacturer and / or competent safety authorities.
OFF
1 ON 5 2 1 5 2
MENU
AEC mAs mA/mS AEC FIELD I II III SMALL LARGE mAs mA/mS I II III
3 MODE
FOCAL
SPOT
3
TABLE
BUCKY
4 NON-
BUCKY
WALL
BUCKY
AUX 1 AUX 2 PREP
2 EXPOSE
4 AUX 1 AUX 2
2
CMP200_002B.CDR
HAND SWITCH (Optional): Press the hand switch halfway to the PREP position. This will spin
the rotor. Fully depress and hold the hand switch in the EXPOSE position to make an X-ray
exposure.
OR
Operates only when AEC is selected.
Caution: The exposures parameters, particularly the mA and ms, must be confirmed
before making an exposure. These parameters may change when switching
between AEC and non-AEC modes, depending on the AEC backup mode or
generator programming.
SMALL LARGE Press the FOCAL SPOT button until the appropriate LED
lights to indicate the desired focal spot.
Note: The rate of scrolling for the kV, mA, and ms display increases if the buttons are
pressed continuously. To return to the slowest scroll rate, release the button(s)
and start again.
kV up / down buttons and display (CM up / down buttons and display in CM-thickness
mode)
mA up / down buttons and display (kV up / down buttons and display in CM-thickness
mode)
IN AEC MODE:
• Displays DENS (density) when “fixed” AEC backup mode
is selected.
Displays DENS and backup ms when “variable ms” AEC
backup mode is selected. Displays DENS and backup
mAs when “variable mAs” AEC backup mode is selected.
DENS will be displayed above or below the backup ms /
mAs in these modes, depending on setting.
The + / - buttons only adjust the parameter displayed on
top. To swap the density and the backup ms or mAs
displays, press both the - and + density buttons. Refer to
Setting AEC Backup ms or mAs for further details.
The density range is typically -5 to +5. (Installer
programmable to have a range of up to -8 to +8).
This varies the optical density by changing the dose.
The % dose change per density step change is installer
programmable.
ms / mAs readout
The AEC backup mode is installer programmable for each receptor. If FIXED AEC backup time
has been programmed for the selected receptor, the backup ms and mAs cannot be adjusted.
If the selected receptor is programmed for FIXED mode, density (DENS) only is displayed, as
in the top figure, below. If ms or mAs AEC backup has been selected, the AEC backup ms or
mAs respectively may be operator adjusted. Follow the steps below.
1. If variable ms AEC backup has been programmed for the selected receptor, press the + or
- buttons shown below to change the AEC backup time.
2. If variable mAs AEC backup has been programmed for the selected receptor, press the +
or - buttons shown below to change the AEC backup mAs.
3. To select density, press both the - and + density buttons. This will swap the density and
AEC backup adjustments. Pressing both buttons again will swap the displays to allow
further adjustment of AEC backup ms or mAs.
The AEC backup mAs in CM-thickness mode is set as described in section 4, under
PROGRAMMING CM THICKNESS.
Note: Image Receptors (1-5) are depicted as the console is shipped from the
factory. The receptors may have been reprogrammed during installation.
As a result, the receptors may contain installer - applied icons that differ
from those shown in this manual.
Press this button to select the table Bucky image receptor. The
TABLE adjacent indicator will light.
BUCKY
OR
Press this button to select the table non - Bucky image receptor.
NON- The adjacent indicator will light.
BUCKY
OR
Press this button to select the wall Bucky image receptor. The
WALL adjacent indicator will light.
BUCKY
OR
If the tomography option is installed, any image receptor may be configured by the installer for
tomo operation. For tomo operation, the tomo table supplies a start and stop command to start
and stop the tomo exposure. The generator will terminate the exposure if the tomo backup
time is exceeded.
7 OR
2 3 4
1 1
6A 6B
CMP200_004B.CDR
THE ABOVE IS A TYPICAL DISPLAY. YOUR UNIT MAY DIFFER DEPENDING ON MODEL,
SET-UP, AND PROGRAMMING
• The LCD display will show the programmed X-ray technique factors.
• You may override the programmed techniques by pressing the appropriate selection
button (the ability to override the AEC / mAs / mA/ms function may be disabled in
programming). When any of the default techniques have been changed, the highlight
will be replaced with a rectangular outline around the anatomical view. Simply
overriding the programmed parameters will not change the programmed
parameters. To make permanent changes to the APR, see CHAPTER 4:
PROGRAMMING THE CONSOLE.
If an anatomical view has not been selected, the technique selector button selects
mA/ms-mAs-AEC in non CM-thickness mode. When an anatomical view has been
selected, the technique selector button selects mA/ms-mAs-AEC in a combination of
CM thickness and non CM-thickness modes as depicted below.
• Press the button for the required anatomical view. The selected view will be
highlighted and the image receptor symbol will be replaced with a normal size
patient symbol. The patient size cannot be changed in CM thickness mode.
• The LCD display will show the programmed X-ray technique factors.
• The mid value of the programmed CM range will initially be displayed. Pressing + or
- will scroll through the available CM range for that anatomical view.
• The kV and / or mAs is varied automatically as the CM is changed.
• You may override the programmed techniques by pressing the appropriate selection
button (the ability to override the AEC / mAs / mA/ms function may be disabled in
programming). When any of the default techniques have been changed, the highlight
will be replaced with a rectangular outline around the anatomical view. Simply
overriding the programmed parameters will not change the programmed
parameters. To make permanent changes to the APR, see CHAPTER 4:
PROGRAMMING THE CONSOLE.
2. Tube 1 display.
This indicator will display TUBE 1 at all times.
7. MENU button.
• Press the MENU button to return to the main menu when in one of the APR
submenus. RESET will be displayed below the MENU button when this is active.
• Pressing this button will clear error messages.
The DAP function is only available if the optional DAP device is installed in the X-ray system,
and if the DAP function has been enabled in programming.
DAP Overview
• The DAP device requires a brief “settling” period after the generator is switched on.
The console will display the start-up screen during the DAP settling period. If the
DAP does not stabilize within the normal settling time, the console will display the
message DAP NOT READY, and will then proceed to the normal operating mode
without the DAP display. If this happens, it indicates that the DAP did not stabilize in
the normal time. You may wish to switch the generator off and then on again in an
attempt to let the DAP stabilize. If the DAP is still not ready after a second attempt,
you may choose to proceed without DAP and then contact your service
representative.
• The DAP display is reset to zero when the generator is switched off, and then on
again.
Note: A reading of 0mGycm2 indicates that the DAP display has been reset at
power-on or manually reset as described later in this section, and that no
exposures have been taken since it was reset.
Note: Always check local regulations to determine how frequently the DAP
device must be tested. The procedure to test the DAP follows later in this
section.
DAP Display
• Before proceeding with initial dose-area product measurements, ensure that the DAP
display is 0mGycm2. The DAP display may be manually reset to zero as described in
DAP Reset / Test / Print, following.
• The maximum reading on the DAP display is 9999999. An error message will be
presented when this limit is reached.
The DAP display may be reset to zero, a manual DAP functional test may be performed when
desired, and a label may be printed with the DAP and patient information as described below.
1. Press the MENU button when DAP is displayed at the top center of the LCD screen
at the main APR menu. This will present the DAP reset / test / print menu.
• Press RESET to reset the DAP display to zero. The display will reset, and the
console will return to the main APR menu.
• Press TEST to test the DAP. The message “DAP TEST: …OK” will be presented
if the DAP has passed its test. The console will return to the main APR menu.
• Press PRINT to print the DAP label. Printing…..will briefly be displayed at the
bottom of the screen while data is being sent to the printer.
The printer will print the date and time near the top of the label, and the
accumulated Dose-Area Product (mGycm2) near the middle of the label. This
information is retrieved from the generator at the time the label is printed.
Several headings are printed on the labels; the corresponding information may be
written in the adjacent spaces using indelible ink:
NOTE: THE X-RAY GENERATOR MUST BE CONFIGURED FOR THE SPECIFIC PRINTER
BY THE INSTALLER OR SERVICE ENGINEER (SEIKO INSTRUMENTS DPU-414 OR
SLP-200 PRINTER). THE GENERATOR WILL BE COMPATIBLE ONLY WITH THE
SELECTED PRINTER, THEREFORE ONLY THAT PRINTER MODEL MUST BE USED
IN THIS INSTALLATION.
NOTE: THE PAPER OR LABELS USED IN THE PRINTER MUST MEET ALL APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS. MEDICAL GRADE PAPER OR LABELS, APPROVED FOR
MEDICAL RECORDS, MUST NORMALLY BE USED.
Refer to the printer manual for the printer operating instructions, paper feeding, printer
troubleshooting, and related information.
During the console start-up routine, after the generator has been switched on, the paper in the
printer is automatically positioned by the RESET PRINTER function
The default techniques associated with the anatomical views in the APR display window may
be edited if desired. To do this, follow the steps in this chapter.
2. Press and hold the MENU button while pressing the power ON or button on the operator
console.
3. When the console finishes its power-on sequence, and the ENTER PASSWORD prompt
is displayed, press the MENU button 4 times to access the following menu:
* GENERATOR SETUP *
UTILITY APR EDITOR: DISABLED
EXIT SETUP
Access is now provided to the following groups of functions. These will be discussed in
sequence.
UTILITY MENU
To select the UTILITY menu, press the selection button adjacent to UTILITY in the APR
display window. This allows access to the following functions:
* UTILITY *
SET TIME & DATE
ERROR LOG
STATISTICS
CONSOLE
EXIT
SET TIME & DATE • Allows setting of the time and date.
ERROR LOG • Allows the error log to be reviewed.
STATISTICS • Allows review of the tube exposure
counter, and the generator accumulated
exposure counter.
CONSOLE • Allows console parameters to be set.
EXIT • Returns to the GENERATOR SETUP
menu (previous page).
EXIT
Error Log
* ERROR LOG *
ERROR # 10 OF 100
DATE: 09-12-2001 TIME: 13:09
ERROR CODE: 30 +
ERROR MESSAGE: ROTOR FAULT -
Statistics
* STATISTICS *
TUBE 1 EXP: 0
TOTAL EXP: 0
EXIT
The statistics menu shows the X-ray tube exposure count, and the accumulated generator
exposure count.
1. From the UTILITY menu select STATISTICS.
2. The statistics (the number of exposures on the X-ray tube, and the total generator
exposures) may now be viewed.
3. Select EXIT to return to the UTILITY menu.
Console
* CONSOLE *
SLOW KEY REPEAT: 200MS LCD SCREEN
MED. KEY REPEAT: 150MS APR MODE: NO
FAST KEY REPEAT: 75MS +
SPEAKER VOLUME: 15 -
EXIT
The CONSOLE menu displays console parameters that may be changed to suit operator
preferences.
1. From the UTILITY menu select CONSOLE.
2. Select SLOW KEY REPEAT. Press the buttons next to the + or - symbols on the LCD
display to set the speed at which the displays change for the first 5 counts while a button
is pressed.
3. Select MED KEY REPEAT. Press the + or - button to select the speed at which displays
change while the button is pressed for the next 5 counts.
4. Select FAST KEY REPEAT. Press the + or - button to select the speed at which displays
change while the button is pressed after 10 counts.
5. Select SPEAKER VOLUME. Press the + or - button to set the speaker volume in the
range 1 to 15.
6. Select LCD SCREEN. Press button to toggle between normal and reverse display for the
LCD display screen.
7. Select APR MODE. Press the selection button to toggle between NO and YES. Selecting
YES disallows changes to the AEC / mAs / mA/ms selections when in normal operating
mode. If manual technique changes are disabled via this utility, AEC / mAs / mA/ms
changes can only be made by selecting an APR technique that has been programmed to
the desired technique.
APR MODE must be set to NO to allow switching between AEC / mAs / mA/ms in normal
operating mode.
8. Select EXIT to return to the UTILITY menu.
9. Select EXIT again to return to the GENERATOR SETUP menu.
APR EDITOR
* GENERATOR SETUP *
UTILITY APR EDITOR: DISABLED
EXIT SETUP
15. You may now make changes to other APR techniques if desired by repeating steps 6 to
14.
16. It is suggested that the APR editor be set to DISABLED as described earlier in this
section, in order to avoid unintended APR changes in the future.
PROGRAMMING CM THICKNESS
5. (a) Determine the minimum and maximum thickness in cm for the selected anatomical
view. Thickness outside of this range cannot be selected later in normal operating
mode, therefore these dimensions should be chosen carefully.
(b) Determine the cm step size by the following formula:
CM Step Size = Maximum thickness (cm) - Minimum thickness (cm)
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The calculated step size must be rounded up to the nearest integer, i.e. 1.66 rounds
up to a step size of 2.
(c) Select CM START, then enter the minimum thickness determined in step (a).
(d) Select CM STEP, then enter the cm step size calculated in step (b), maximum step
size = 5.
(e) Select CM. Press the CM - and + buttons to confirm that the minimum and maximum
thickness limits are acceptable. Repeat the above steps if necessary to optimize the
minimum and maximum thickness limits. Set CM to minimum thickness before
attempting to toggle back to CM START, or else an error message GOTO 1st CM
will be presented.
(f) Press CM - to select the minimum thickness. Set the kV and mAs or kV and backup
mAs as appropriate for the selected thickness. (In CM thickness (mAs) mode, kV and
mAs may be programmed; in CM thickness (AEC) mode, kV and backup mAs may
be programmed).
Refer to Programming the mAs / backup mAs, below for the recommended
procedure to set this parameter.
(g) Press CM + to select the next thickness step. Set the kVp and mAs / backup mAs for
that thickness as per 5 (f).
Nine (9) thickness steps are available, with the step size as previously set. The
desired kV and mAs / backup mAs may be set for each of those 9 thickness steps. In
the normal operating mode, the thickness steps will be 1 cm, regardless of the step
size set in APR edit mode. The console will interpolate between the step sizes set up
in APR edit mode to determine the correct kV and mAs / backup mAs for each 1 cm
thickness step in normal operating mode.
(h) Repeat 5 (g) for the remaining CM steps.
6. When finished editing the APR, press the MENU button. This is the first step necessary to
save the changes. This also allows the option of canceling the changes in the next step.
7. If you do not wish to save the changes, select EXIT (BACK button) to abort the SAVE
function. To save the changes, select SAVE (FORWARD button). The message SAVING
DATA... will briefly appear.
8. Repeat this procedure to edit other anatomical views.
9. Set the APR EDITOR to DISABLED to return to normal operating mode and prevent
inadvertent programming changes.
1. When programming the mAs (for CM-thickness, mAs mode), or the backup mAs (for CM-
thickness, AEC mode), use the proper mAs (that will produce the correct non-AEC
exposure) for each CM thickness step. This will ensure proper CM-thickness
programming:
• In CM-thickness (mAs mode), the correct mAs will be assigned to each CM thickness
step.
• In CM-thickness (AEC mode), the backup mAs will be nominally two times the
programmed mAs, i.e. if 11 mAs is programmed for a certain CM thickness, the backup
mAs will be nominally 22 mAs. This “doubling” of the programmed mAs to arrive at the
backup mAs is done automatically by the generator when in CM-thickness, AEC mode.
2. The mAs values that are entered during CM-thickness programming are saved in memory
after performing the SAVE function as described above.
• If you are in CM-thickness (AEC mode), and the CM - or + buttons are pressed to
review the programmed mAs values, the mAs display will update to show the “two
times” backup mAs.
• If you are in CM-thickness (AEC mode), and then select CM-thickness (mAs mode) via
the technique selector button, the “two times” backup mAs value will be displayed for
that CM thickness. Press the CM - or + buttons to update the display and use the
normal mAs, not the doubled backup mAs that was carried forward.
• If you are in CM-thickness (mAs mode), and then select CM-thickness (AEC mode) via
the technique selector button, the normal mAs value will be displayed for that CM
thickness. Press the CM - or + buttons to update the display and use the “two times”
backup mAs, not the normal mAs that was carried forward.
MENU 1
__________________ __________________ APR TABLES
__________________ __________________ MAX 16 CHARACTERS
__________________ __________________
__________________ __________________
DENSITY Aux 1
Aux 2
Medium
Large
mAs Large
mA/ms
Field
Film Screen
Select
CMP200_005B.CDR
Operator Messages
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
INITIALIZATION Displayed during power up sequence.
SPINNING ROTOR Displayed when prep state is active.
X-RAY READY Displayed when generator is ready to expose
X-RAY ON Displayed during an X-ray exposure.
DAP NOT READY The optional DAP is in its “warm up” state, and not ready to make DAP
measurements.
Limit Messages
These messages indicate that an exposure has been requested that exceeds one or more
limits.
Table 1 following shows the nominal mAs resulting from preselected ms and mA values. This
table also shows the range and interrelation of these loading factors. For example, if 20 mAs is
selected at 200 mA, it can be seen that the exposure time will be approximately 100 ms. This
is determined by reading down the 200 mA column to 20 mAs; then by reading the nominal
exposure time 100 ms as shown at the left side of the table, along the 20 mAs row.
An extra copy of this table is provided on pages 61 to 70 that may be photocopied as required,
or removed from this manual and placed in a suitable location as per local requirements.
Time mA Selected
(ms) 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450
1.0 0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45
1.1 0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50
1.2 0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56
1.4 0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63
1.6 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71
1.8 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80
2.0 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90
2.2 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0
2.5 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1
2.8 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25
3.2 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4
3.6 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6
4.0 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8
4.5 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
5.0 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2
5.6 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5
6.3 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8
7.1 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2
8.0 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6
9.0 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0
10 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5
11 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0
12.5 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6
14 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3
16 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1
18 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0
20 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0
22 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
1.0 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0
1.1 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1
1.2 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25
1.4 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4
1.6 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6
1.8 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8
2.0 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
2.2 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2
2.5 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5
2.8 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8
3.2 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2
3.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6
4.0 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0
4.5 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5
5.0 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0
5.6 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6
6.3 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3
7.1 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1
8.0 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0
9.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0
10 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10
11 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11
12.5 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5
14 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14
16 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16
18 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18
20 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20
22 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
25 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6
28 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8
32 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
36 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2
40 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5
45 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8
50 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2
56 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6
63 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0
71 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5
80 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0
90 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6
100 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3
110 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1
125 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0
140 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0
160 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10
180 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11
200 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5
220 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14
250 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16
280 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18
320 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20
360 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
400 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25
450 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28
500 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450
25 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11
28 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5
32 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14
36 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16
40 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18
45 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20
50 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
56 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25
63 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28
71 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32
80 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36
90 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40
100 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45
110 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50
125 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56
140 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
160 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71
180 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80
200 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90
220 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100
250 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110
280 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125
320 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140
360 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160
400 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180
450 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200
500 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
25 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25
28 14 16 18 20 22 25 28
32 16 18 20 22 25 28 32
36 18 20 22 25 28 32 36
40 20 22 25 28 32 36 40
45 22 25 28 32 36 40 45
50 25 28 32 36 40 45 50
56 28 32 36 40 45 50 56
63 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
71 36 40 45 50 56 63 71
80 40 45 50 56 63 71 80
90 45 50 56 63 71 80 90
100 50 56 63 71 80 90 100
110 56 63 71 80 90 100 110
125 63 71 80 90 100 110 125
140 71 80 90 100 110 125 140
160 80 90 100 110 125 140 160
180 90 100 110 125 140 160 180
200 100 110 125 140 160 180 200
220 110 125 140 160 180 200 220
250 125 140 160 180 200 220 250
280 140 160 180 200 220 250 280
320 160 180 200 220 250 280 320
360 180 200 220 250 280 320 360
400 200 220 250 280 320 360 400
450 225 250 280 320 360 400 450
500 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
560 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36
630 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40
710 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45
800 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50
900 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56
1000 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
1100 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71
1250 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32. 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80
1400 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90
1600 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100
1800 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110
2000 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125
2200 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140
2500 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160
2800 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180
3200 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200
3600 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220
4000 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250
4500 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280
5000 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320
5600 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360
6300 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450
560 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250
630 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280
710 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320
800 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360
900 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400
1000 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450
1100 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
1250 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560
1400 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630
1600 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710
1800 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800
2000 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900
2200 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
2500 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
2800 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
3200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
3600 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
4000 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
4500 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
5000 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
5600 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
6300 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
560 280 320 360 400 450 500 560
630 320 360 400 450 500 560 630
710 360 400 450 500 560 630 710
800 400 450 500 560 630 710 800
900 450 500 560 630 710 800 900
1000 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
1100 550 630 710 800 900 1000
1250 630 710 800 900 1000
1400 710 800 900 1000
1600 800 900 1000
1800 900 1000
2000 1000
2200
2500
2800
3200
3600
4000
4500
5000
5600
6300
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Note: 1) mA/TIME values are tube rating dependent. For certain tubes, some mA/TIME selections are not available at higher kV
selections.
2) The maximum power output of this family of generators is 32 kW, 40 kW, 50 kW, 65 kW or 80 kW respectively. The generator
software does not allow a kV and mA combination to be selected that exceeds these maximum values.
Time mA Selected
(ms) 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450
1.0 0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45
1.1 0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50
1.2 0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56
1.4 0.10 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63
1.6 0.11 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71
1.8 0.125 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80
2.0 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90
2.2 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0
2.5 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1
2.8 0.20 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25
3.2 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4
3.6 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6
4.0 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8
4.5 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
5.0 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2
5.6 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5
6.3 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8
7.1 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2
8.0 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6
9.0 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0
10 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5
11 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0
12.5 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6
14 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3
16 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1
18 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0
20 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0
22 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
1.0 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0
1.1 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1
1.2 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25
1.4 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4
1.6 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6
1.8 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8
2.0 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
2.2 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2
2.5 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5
2.8 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8
3.2 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2
3.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6
4.0 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0
4.5 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5
5.0 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0
5.6 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6
6.3 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3
7.1 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1
8.0 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0
9.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0
10 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10
11 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11
12.5 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5
14 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14
16 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16
18 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18
20 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20
22 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
25 0.25 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6
28 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8
32 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
36 0.36 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2
40 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5
45 0.45 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8
50 0.50 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2
56 0.56 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6
63 0.63 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0
71 0.71 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5
80 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0
90 0.90 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6
100 1.0 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3
110 1.1 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1
125 1.25 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0
140 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0
160 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10
180 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11
200 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5
220 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14
250 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16
280 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18
320 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20
360 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
400 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25
450 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28
500 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450
25 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11
28 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5
32 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14
36 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16
40 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18
45 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20
50 3.6 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22
56 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25
63 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28
71 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32
80 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36
90 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40
100 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45
110 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50
125 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56
140 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
160 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71
180 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80
200 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90
220 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100
250 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110
280 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125
320 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140
360 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160
400 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180
450 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200
500 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
25 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25
28 14 16 18 20 22 25 28
32 16 18 20 22 25 28 32
36 18 20 22 25 28 32 36
40 20 22 25 28 32 36 40
45 22 25 28 32 36 40 45
50 25 28 32 36 40 45 50
56 28 32 36 40 45 50 56
63 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
71 36 40 45 50 56 63 71
80 40 45 50 56 63 71 80
90 45 50 56 63 71 80 90
100 50 56 63 71 80 90 100
110 56 63 71 80 90 100 110
125 63 71 80 90 100 110 125
140 71 80 90 100 110 125 140
160 80 90 100 110 125 140 160
180 90 100 110 125 140 160 180
200 100 110 125 140 160 180 200
220 110 125 140 160 180 200 220
250 125 140 160 180 200 220 250
280 140 160 180 200 220 250 280
320 160 180 200 220 250 280 320
360 180 200 220 250 280 320 360
400 200 220 250 280 320 360 400
450 225 250 280 320 360 400 450
500 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
560 5.6 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36
630 6.3 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40
710 7.1 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45
800 8.0 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50
900 9.0 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56
1000 10 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63
1100 11 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71
1250 12.5 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32. 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80
1400 14 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90
1600 16 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100
1800 18 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110
2000 20 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125
2200 22 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140
2500 25 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160
2800 28 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180
3200 32 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200
3600 36 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220
4000 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250
4500 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280
5000 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320
5600 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360
6300 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450
560 40 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250
630 45 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280
710 50 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320
800 56 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360
900 63 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400
1000 71 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450
1100 80 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500
1250 90 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560
1400 100 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630
1600 110 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710
1800 125 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800
2000 140 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900
2200 160 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
2500 180 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
2800 200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
3200 220 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
3600 250 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
4000 280 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
4500 320 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
5000 360 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
5600 400 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
6300 450 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Time mA Selected
(ms) 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
560 280 320 360 400 450 500 560
630 320 360 400 450 500 560 630
710 360 400 450 500 560 630 710
800 400 450 500 560 630 710 800
900 450 500 560 630 710 800 900
1000 500 560 630 710 800 900 1000
1100 550 630 710 800 900 1000
1250 630 710 800 900 1000
1400 710 800 900 1000
1600 800 900 1000
1800 900 1000
2000 1000
2200
2500
2800
3200
3600
4000
4500
5000
5600
6300
Table 1 (Cont): mAs values vs. mA & time selected
Note: 1) mA/TIME values are tube rating dependent. For certain tubes, some mA/TIME selections are not available at higher kV
selections.
2) The maximum power output of this family of generators is 32 kW, 40 kW, 50 kW, 65 kW or 80 kW respectively. The generator
software does not allow a kV and mA combination to be selected that exceeds these maximum values.
The second part of this section is the recommended maintenance schedule for your generator.
The following procedure may be used to verify that the AEC circuits are functioning on
generators equipped with AEC (automatic exposure control).
1. Switch the generator ON, and select an appropriate radiographic image receptor.
2. Align the X-ray tube and the selected image receptor such that the central ray is directly
over the center field of the AEC pickup device. Set the focal spot to film plane distance to
40 in. (1 m).
3. Select AEC mode of operation. Select center field, large focus.
MINIMUM EXPOSURE TIME:
4. With no object in the radiation field, adjust the collimator or beam limiting device to project
a 10 in. X 10 in. (24 cm X 24 cm) field at the image receptor.
5. Select 80 kVp, 100 mA, and a backup mAs of 50 if it is operator selectable. If this is not
operator selectable, the default AEC backup settings must be used. Refer to the note at
the end of this page to determine the AEC backup mode that has been programmed.
6. Make an exposure and verify that the POST mAs reading is ≤ 2 mAs.
MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TIME:
7. Close the collimator or beam limiting device completely. Place a folded lead apron over
the image receptor.
8. Select 60 kVp, 100 mA, and a backup mAs of 50 if it is operator selectable. If this is not
operator selectable, the default backup settings must be used. Refer to the note at the
end of this page to determine the AEC backup mode that has been programmed.
9. Make an exposure and verify that the error message AEC DEVICE ERR, AEC BUT
ERROR or AEC BU MAS ERR is indicated in the APR display window after the exposure
has terminated. This confirms that the exposure has continued until it was terminated by
the AEC backup circuits in the generator.
NOTE: The AEC backup mode is installer programmable. Three modes are available, FIXED,
MAS, and MS. Only the MAS mode allows the operator to set the backup mAs for an AEC
exposure.
FIXED: The generator will determine the maximum AEC backup time, not to exceed preset
AEC backup mAs/ms values or system limits. The characters AEC will be displayed in the time
window of the LED display during AEC operation.
MAS: Allows the operator to adjust the AEC backup mAs, not to exceed preset AEC backup
mAs/ms values or system limits. The mAs value will be displayed in the time window of the
LED display during AEC operation.
MS: Allows the operator to adjust the AEC backup ms, not to exceed preset AEC backup
mAs/ms values or system limits. The ms value will be displayed in the time window of the LED
display during AEC operation.
The user must routinely check the X-ray equipment for apparent defects or damage. Report
any apparent defects or irregular operation of any equipment to service personnel immediately,
and discontinue use of the suspected faulty equipment until repairs are made. Continuing
operation with faulty equipment may present various safety hazards, including risk of increased
radiation.
1. Check all visual displays (warning and status lights, technique displays and indicators,
etc) for normal operation.
2. Check all audible indicators (speakers, beepers, etc) for normal operation, and check that
the loudness settings are adequate for the environment.
3. Check all interconnect cables and connectors for damage.
2. Open the generator cabinet and examine the unit for any
visible damage: missing or loose ground connections, oil
leaks, damaged cables etc.
Every 3 years Replace the cooling fan in the generator main cabinet.
Every 5 years: Replace the batteries on the console board in the control
console and the on the generator control board in the
main cabinet.
CLEANING
• To clean the console surfaces (without disinfecting) use soap and water. This should be
applied using a lint-free cloth as described below.
• If console surfaces need to be disinfected, use Actichlor or equivalent with a Hypochlorite
concentration of 3 to 5%.
∗ Dilute the disinfectant 50/50 with water.
∗ Spray or dampen a lint-free cloth with the diluted disinfectant. The cloth must be damp
only, not wet.
∗ Gently wipe the console surfaces with the damp cloth.
• Never use any corrosive, solvent or abrasive detergents or polishes.
• Ensure that no water or other liquid can enter any equipment. This precaution prevents
short circuits and corrosion forming on components.
• Disinfection by spraying is not recommended because the disinfectant may enter the X-ray
equipment.
• Methods of disinfection used must conform to legal regulations and guidelines regarding
disinfection and explosion protection.
• If disinfectants which form explosive mixtures of gases are used in the room, these gases
must have dissipated before switching on the equipment again.
• If room disinfection is done with an atomizer, it is recommended that the equipment be
switched OFF, allowed to cool down and covered with a plastic sheet. When the
disinfectant mist has subsided, the plastic sheet may be removed and the equipment be
disinfected by wiping.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: