Daily Tube Warm-Up Procedure - Carestream Quantum Odyssey HF Series Operator's Manual

DAILY TUBE WARM-UP PROCEDURE

All tube manufacturers recommend X-ray tube seasoning following installation
and daily prior to use. Systems used infrequently should have the tube seasoned
on a daily basis. It is important that these procedures be performed to maintain
both the tube manufacturer's and Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC's warranties. A
typical daily seasoning procedure is provided below. If the system has not been
used for several days, or upon installation, refer to the tube manufacturer's
instructions. Proceed as follows:
1. Select MANUAL mode from the Operator Control Panel.
2. Take exposures listed in Table 3-1 using a 200L mA focal spot and allow 30-
3. The system is ready for operation.
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seconds between exposures.
Table 3-1: Daily X-ray Tube Seasonin g Exp osu res
EXPOSURE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NOTE: "Exposure 8" X-ray Tube seasoning set-
tings applies only to generators capable of 150kV.
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KVP TIME (SECONDS)
50 0.1
60 0.1
70 0.1
80 0.1
90 0.1
100 0.1
110 0.1
120 0.1
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