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7 Menu options
86500-IMG rev 3
Enter the control panel MENU screen by pressing the MENU&SET button.
The MENU screen displays three options: QA (Quality Assurance), MODES
and SETUP. In QA, the Integrated Quality Control (IQC) Test is performed.
In MODES, pre-programmed modes or a specimen mode can be selected.
In SETUP, system features are set.
The left-hand button proceeds to QA and the right-hand button enters the
SETUP mode.
7.1
QA / I
NTEGRATED
Diamond has an Integrated Quality Control (IQC) test feature to keep the
optical film densities the same even if the film processor conditions have
changed.
Diamond can correct the AEC exposure times by up to ±40% after which
the unit gives an error code and prompts for a check of the film
processing system.
The IQC test is done with a phantom exposure. After the exposure the film
is developed and its density checked with a densitometer. If the measured
optical density is different to the current setting, the new value is entered
in QA (Quality Assurance). The compression paddle drives up to the upper
microswitch when you the enter the QA.
NOTE!
Diamond will always select AutoPoint AEC detector C1 for IQC exposure.
7.1.1
Performing the IQC test by using a phantom exposure
Entering the program
Press SET button. In the MENU screen, select QA (Quality Assurance).
NOTE!
The compression paddle drives automatically up to the upper microswitch
and cannot be driven downwards for compression. This is to prevent
exposure to a patient.
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7 Menu options
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