Setting The Maximum Skin Dose Rate; Prerequisites; Preparations - Siemens SIREMOBIL Compact L Service Instructions Manual

Adjustments / Programs

Setting the maximum skin dose rate

WARNING
NOTE

Prerequisites

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You must program one of the FL curves S2, HC2 or IODINE.
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The FL curves S2, HC2 or IODINE should be used for the following adjustment.
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The X-ray tube cover must be installed.
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Use the dose ionization chamber of the dose measurement device to measure dose
rates greater than 10 R/min.
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If you are using an area dose product measurement device, mount the dose measure-
ment chamber above the radiation exit port of the SIREPHOS.

Preparations

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Attach the dose ionization chamber at a
distance of 30 cm from the I.I. housing
(Fig. 2).
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Select one of the FL curves S2 / HC2 or
IODINE according to the programming.
(Push-key)
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Briefly release fluoro.
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Select kV stop mode and enter 110 kV
(5 mA).
NOTE
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X-ray radiation!
See Chapter 1, Safety Information.
Protect yourself against radiation exposure. Wear a lead apron.
Setting the maximum skin dose rate is necessary only for coun-
tries where DHHS regulations apply.
If the maximum tube current was already reduced, the mA value
displayed at 110 kV should be recorded and used for the calcula-
tion. The maximum skin dose rate to be set should equal 9 R/min.
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