Collimator Slot Diaphragm - Siemens ARCADIS Varic Manual

Adjustments

Collimator Slot Diaphragm

Prerequisites
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Image rotation has been adjusted correctly.
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Use the slot diaphragm keys at the control console for the adjustment.
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Image reversal functions are disabled.
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Use 2.1 mm Cu as prefilter.
Adjustment
1. Register an emergency patient to allow radiation release
2. Click on <Go>.
0 Degree Position
X 3. Release fluoro and move the slot diaphragm to the vertical position ( ↑ ) on the monitor.
4. Stop fluoro and click on <Go>.
I.I. Full Format Position
X
5. Release fluoro and open the slot diaphragm so that the blades begin to disappear at the
edge of the image.
NOTE
6. Stop fluoro and click on <Go>.
I.I. Zoom Format Position
X
7. Release fluoro and open the slot diaphragm so that the blades begin to disappear at the
edge of the image.
8. Stop fluoro and click on <Go>.
Init Off & Store Position
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Status bar: Init (LimitsOff/Autosearch) --> running --> success
Status bar: 0 Degree Position --> running --> success
For units with air kerma display it is important for software calcula-
tion that the slot diaphragm in "I.I. - Full Format Position" is
adjusted accurately to the edge of the visible I.I. field.
Status bar: I.I.-Full Format Position --> running --> success
Status bar: I.I.-Zoom Format Position --> running --> success
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