GE Senographe DS Operator's Manual page 36

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X-ray Console
21. Exposure button
• Press and hold this button while the Exposure Enable lamp is lit to make an exposure. To stop the
exposure immediately, release the Exposure button.
A buzzer sounds at the end of exposure.
Note:
In AOP mode, and following preparation (anode rotation), exposure is made in two stages:
• An absorption measurement exposure (the "pre-exposure"), to allow selection of the optimum kV,
focal track, and filter combination for the chosen priority. These parameters are then set automat-
ically. Maximum pre-exposure time is 70 ms (large focal spot) or 130 ms (small focal spot).
• An exposure during which image acquisition is made.
The operator must maintain pressure on the Exposure button until the buzzer stops to
obtain proper exposure.
22. Compression release button
• Press this button to release compression. The compression paddle automatically moves up to the
pre-programmed auto-decompression height.
Note:
If auto-decompression is selected in the medical set up menu, compression is released automati-
cally at the end of the exposure.
Chapter 4
Senographe DS Acquisition System
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