Raise tube head to desired position by depressing lever on boom arm with attention paid to the tension on the panel tether. Note: Consult owner’s manual to rotate tube head for control panel to face laptop if preferred. www.minxray.com...
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Plug the power adaptor cord in to the laptop. Plug the power cord into grounded power source. Turn on the computer. Turn on the x-ray unit power switch located on top of the tube head. www.minxray.com...
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1. The acquisition software will likely load several moments after the computer is powered up. If the acquisition software fails to load, double click the MinXray DX-R icon on the desktop to activate software. 2. Login with User Name and Password (these will be set during installation).
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3. Input patient demographics by clicking the new button in the middle of screen. Click insert patient after entering information. Minimum fields to be populated are seen in red. Note: Emergency Tab can be used when no patient demographics are supplied. This information can be added when available. www.minxray.com...
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Use edit tab to delete unwanted or duplicate exams. Multiple exams can be selected before taking exposures. Note: MinXray DXR Imaging software contains imaging tutorials including correct positioning, sample digital radiographic images and video descriptions. To view the tutorials, click on the position thumbnail of selected study.
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6. Once all exams are planned, select exposure tab. 7. Select the position to be imaged, it will be highlighted when selected. www.minxray.com...
CMDR Stand. 2. Uncoil panel tether cord from storage hooks and extend to desired length. Be aware of cable placement when positioning to avoid damage to panel or cable. 3. Position imaging panel with logo side up or facing patient. www.minxray.com...
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Note: The LED readout for mAs/seconds toggles between mAs and seconds as indicated by the indicator light under each value. The display can be changed between mAs and seconds by pressing the # button and the down arrow below the kV display. www.minxray.com...
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X-ray light illuminates for x-ray exposure. Hold the button down until the audible tone stops, or the orange light goes out, then release button. Premature release of the exposure button may result in an incomplete exposure. www.minxray.com...
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Post-exposure Image Processing 1. Manipulate image for proper display and measurements using QA tools under image. 2. Selecting the Eyeball will bring up a new window with advanced tools and annotations which will be covered in training. www.minxray.com...
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3. Delete image (select trash can) for improper position, artifacts or motion and retake. 4. Select check mark under image to accept image and move to next position. www.minxray.com...
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5. Once all images are taken select finish study check mark. www.minxray.com...
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1. To review studies, select the Lists tab on upper right screen and select study to be viewed. 2. Studies highlighted in green are complete, studies in red are incomplete or have not been QA-ed or finished. 3. Select Create CD on bottom right of screen to burn images to CD. www.minxray.com...
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Shut Down / Storage Procedures 1. Click on Operator key in upper left of screen. 2. Click on Exit tab in lower right to exit DX-R software. www.minxray.com...
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11. Fold down holder tray and secure in down position with latch. Technical Service is available by phone: 800-221-2245 or 847-564-0323 E-mail: drimaging@minxray.com during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, except holidays. Telephone and online support 24/7 support is available as a Service Contract option.
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