Checking Opdose - Siemens MAMMOMAT Novation DR Installation Manual

Checking dose settings

Checking OPDOSE

The OPDOSE values are checked in this chapter.
In AUTO mode the system suggests an appropriate program (kV, Anode/Filter combina-
tion) corresponding to a specific breast thickness. The new, suggested program is indi-
cated by a blinking LED, whereas the previously used program is indicated by a
continually lighted LED.
Please, see the Instructions of Use (SPB7-250.620.01...) for the correct OPDOSE val-
ues.
Changes can be made with the service PC program (Configuration -> Miscellaneous->
Auto limits).
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Mount a 18x24 cm compression plate.
Select a thickness of calibration plexi (part no. 65 61 240), that is within the
thickness interval of the program to be tested.
Select AUTO on the control panel.
Place the calibration plexi on the object table and compress to 6 kg or more.
Check that the correct program is blinking on the control panel. Select the
program by pressing the corresponding program button on the control panel.
Repeat the procedure described in steps 2-5 for the other programs used.
Record the measured values in the Startup Protocol, page 11 - 1.
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