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Note:
Cassettes must not contain intensifying screens when using PSPs.
Take an X-Ray Image
Put an image on the PSP by performing the following procedure.
1. Load cassette containing an erased PSP in a Plate Protector into the expo-
sure device as previously done with film.
2. Take the exposure using either the same settings used for film if previously
"green" film was used or with about half the exposure if "blue" film was
used with intensifying screens.
3. Bring the closed cassette housing the X-ray exposed PSP containing the
latent image to the ScanX. The PSP is now ready to be scanned.
Activate Scanner
Activate the ScanX by performing the following procedures.
1. Make sure the ScanX and computer components are correctly connected
as shown in Figure 1.
2. Switch the scanner from standby to ON by pressing the membrane READY
switch (
3. Verify that both the green and blue LED indicators above the READY and
ERASER switches illuminate. (Default has eraser mode enabled)
Note:
Change in motor noise pitch levels is normal when switching to different
resolution setting selections.
4. Use the user-supplied authorized Imaging Software to activate the Scanner
and to select the desired image type and resolution.
5. Verify that the four Scanner Track indicators illuminate green when the
Scanner has been activated, indicating that a PSP can be fed into the
ScanX.
Note:
Only one exposed PSP can be fed into the ScanX at a time. The next PSP may
be fed only after all four track indicator light LEDs change from yellow to green.
Scanning and Erasing Plates
Scan and erase an PSP in one operation by performing the following procedures.
1. Orient the cassette so that the Tube side is facing
down and the hinge is away from you.
2. Open the cassette and grasp the Plate Protector
guide flaps to lift out the Plate Protector enclosed PSP .
Pinch guide flaps between the thumb and index fin-
ger to prevent the PSP from sliding out of the Plate
Protector. While minimizing exposure to ambient light,
move it to the ScanX inlet with the sensitive (front) side
of PSP towards the ScanX.
3. As shown by Figure 3, View A, position the Plate
Protector containing the PSP against the curved inlet,
surface and hold it flush against the scanner inlet. A
Plate Protector containing an exposed PSP narrower
than 12 inches may be centered on the scanner inlet,
making sure that it is aligned.
4. Gently slide the PSP and Protector assembly into the
scanning slot until the Protector is stopped by both
guide flaps resting on the inlet ring as shown by
Figure 3, View B, which further aids in alignment.
) located on the Keypad Control Panel on the top of the scanner.
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View A
View B
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