Starting The System; Automated Workflow For Warming-Up Of X-Ray Tube - AGFA Valory User Manual

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Starting the System

Allow the DR detector to warm up before the system is used for clinical
purposes. The warming-up time starts as soon as the DR detector has been
powered on and the MUSICA Acquisition workstation is running. To check if a
warming-up time is required, refer to the DR detector technical data.
To start the system:
1. Switch on the electrical room switch.
Check that neither the emergency shutdown power switch for the system
nor any of the emergency stop buttons is activated.
2. Press the Power ON button on the X-ray generator mini console to switch
on the system.
3. Start the MUSICA Acquisition workstation.
For detailed information about starting up MUSICA Acquisition
workstation, refer to the MUSICA Acquisition workstation User Manual,
document 4420.
The NX application and the software console are available on the MUSICA
Acquisition workstation.
4. Power on the DR detector:
a) attach a fully charged battery pack to the DR detector.
b) turn on the DR detector.
c) if needed, register the DR detector to the MUSICA Acquisition
For detailed information about starting up the DR detector, refer to the DR
Detector User Manual.

Automated workflow for warming-up of X-ray tube

The software console provides an automated workflow for warming-up of the
X-ray tube.
1. Close the collimator blades fully.
2. Make sure that no one will be exposed.
3. On the software console, go to the screen with modality controls.
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WARNING:
Before making X-ray exposures, make sure that the system is
functioning correctly and that all components and accessories
are securely mounted.
workstation.