Bucky Rotation - GE Precision 500D Operator's Manual

ILLUSTRATION 10-4

BUCKY ROTATION

3-5Bucky Angulation
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Exposures should not be made with the Bucky in any other position as this may
result in a degradation of image quality and loss of Bucky functionality.
WHILE EXPOSURES WITHIN 30° OF THE 0° AND 180° POSITIONS ARE
NOT RECOMMENDED, THE BUCKY WILL FUNCTION IN THIS RANGE.
A DEGRADATION IN IMAGE QUALITY MAY RESULT, HOWEVER.
Bucky angulation range varies from –20° to 90°. Refer to
Angulation position is held by an electro-mechanical detent lock, located behind
the Bucky in the Bucky support assembly. The detent lock latches the Bucky in
position in 5° increments. To change Bucky angulation, press one of the angula-
tion lock pushbuttons on either side of the Bucky support assembly and move the
Bucky to the desired position.
ILLUSTRATION 10-5.
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