GE Definium 5000 Operator's Manual page 90

Function
mSec
Focal Spot:
CU Filtration:
Patient Side:
Definium 5000 X-Ray System
Operator Manual
Shows the exposure time for the technique with the current kV,
mA, and mAs settings after exposure is completed.
If in AEC mode, the AEC back-up time is displayed below the Sec
field.
The AEC default backup time is two (2) seconds.
Selects a large or small focal spot.
Selects the amount of copper filtering. The selectable range is
0.0mm, 0.1mm, or 0.2mm.
The recommended amount of filtering is shown below the
selection area.
WARNING: The Cu filter selection on the screen is display only.
The Cu Filter must be manually inserted by the
operator after selection.
Refer to Chapter 3: System Overview-Copper Filtration
more information.
If conducting an exam on paired anatomy (for example,
extremities), selects the side of the patient being x-rayed.
Options are:
• Both
• Left
• Right
If conducting an exam on unpaired anatomy, the control is
disabled and displays "Unpaired", as shown here.
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