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(tube, tube housing, generator, etc.) to be reset to the cold condition. This means that an
excessive temperature rise at the time that this menu is used may not be immediately
detected by the software thermal protection.
1-6. Representation of Numeric Parameters
When displayed on the X-ray Console, most numeric values appear in the form of real numbers in scien-
tific notation floating point format with four significant figures, as shown in the examples below:
-1.250E+3 (= -1250.00);
1-7. Display of Parameter Values
To display parameter values on the X-ray Console, access the calibration menu for the procedure that
computes the parameter. Typically this is done at a menu choice between CALIB and PARAM. Select
PARAM to display the parameter value.
If the calibration procedure computes more than one parameter, turn the kV dial
parameters in sequence.
1-8. Modification and Entry of Values
At menu points allowing entry of a measured value or modification of a parameter, there are two possible
selections: NEXT and VALID. Select NEXT to allow the first character to be entered (by changing the
displayed character). Select NEXT again to enter the following character, and so on.
Use the kV dial
displayed, according to the function. Parameters are entered or modified in scientific notation form (see
above). Select VALID when all characters are correctly entered. If you make a mistake, select NEXT
repeatedly until you arrive at the faulty value, correct it by rotating the kV dial.
To exit the modification routine, press SETUP once.
Note:
Pressing the VALID key is effective ONLY when the entire value, including exponent, appears.
This means that if you correct a digit after making a mistake, as described above, you must press
the NEXT key repeatedly until the entire parameter value is visible before you can enter the new
value using the VALID key.
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to change the character being entered. Numeric or alpha-numeric characters are
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+4.345E-1 (= 0.4345)
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+1.000E+0 (= 1.000)
to display the
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