Handling The Dr Detector - AGFA DR 18M User Manual

Handling the DR detector

A physical shock sensor is mounted in the panel and registers any heavy
shock. In this case warranty can not be guaranteed.
In case a (minor) shock is noticed make sure to inspect the detector before any
patient examination shall take place:
• Visually check the detector, connector and cable.
• Check for software indication of errors and connectivity problems.
• Perform a flat field exposure (see regular quality control inspection) and
check the image for visible artifacts. Check for malfunction or workflow
issues.
• Perform a calibration of the DR detector if there is any indication that
image quality is suboptimal.
It is advisable to keep the detector in the mammography X-ray modality bucky
at all time and not to remove it without any reason.
Make sure the fail-safe mechanism of the X-ray modality that detects cassette
exchange between every exposure is switched off (contact the X-ray modality
engineer for advise).
It is advisable not to use lead markers that are at a fixed position, as they cause
a burn-in effect on the sensitive layer of the detector. Markers can be applied
to the image on the NX workstation.
When the detector is stored or shipped, use the original packaging in the
correct way to move it with care.
Do not bring the detector in direct contact with a patient, with a phantom or
any weight that might bend the detector.
Do not bend or press locally the detector surface.
It is normal that the certain area's of the detector and bucky becomes sensibly
warmer.
CAUTION:
Observe great care when handling the DR Detector. The detector
is shock sensitive and drops should be avoided. Warranty will be
void if it is obvious that operating conditions are not met.
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