Conduct A Cassette Exam - GE Definium AMX 700 Operator's Manual

5. Confirm or adjust the Grid and SID based on the recommendations for the protocol.
The screen only shows the recommended Grid and SID. The system does not report the current
Grid and SID status.
6. Make technique adjustments as necessary: kV and mAs.
NOTE: Press [RESET TECHNIQUE] at any time to reset the technique to the default protocol settings.
7. Position the GE Portable DR Detector under the patient.
8. Confirm or adjust the Patient Side, if applicable.
9. Collimate and shield as appropriate for the exam.
10. Have the patient suspend respiration, if required.
11. Make exposure using the hand switch or TechSwitch.
The image appears on Image Viewer screen.
NOTE: It takes about 9 seconds for a fully processed image to appear on the Image Viewer screen.
12. Press the Acquisition tab to switch back to the Acquisition screen.

Conduct a Cassette Exam

The Cassette Exam function takes an x-ray without digital image acquisition and storage or electronic
information sending and retrieval. This is for use with a traditional Film Screen or CR cassette.
When the cassette receptor is selected, a message appears near the bottom of the screen: "CAUTION:
Non-digital Exposure. Ensure that film is in place."
Definium AMX 700 X-Ray System
Operator Manual
5161515-1EN Rev. 6 (10 February 2008)
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Chapter A4: Image Acquisition
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