X-Ray Handswitch - Konica Minolta mKDR Xpress Operation

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X-RAY HANDSWITCH

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OFF / Prep / Exp
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Collimator Light
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Radiographic exposures are controlled with the "Prep" (preparation) and "Exp"
buttons on the X-ray Handswitch.
The status of the exposure is shown by the "Ready" and "X-ray On" indicators
for the duration of the exposure.
PREP: Press the Handswitch button half-way ("Prep" position) to prepare the
X-ray Tube for exposure. The "Ready" indicator on the Console lights when the
X-ray Tube is prepared and there are neither interlock failures nor system faults.
After pressing this push-button, the following functions are activated:
Anode rotation.
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Filament current switches from stand-by to the selected mA.
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The unit cannot perform exposures when the Column is in Parking
position; it only can perform exposures out of the Parking position.
EXP: After the "Ready" indicator is illuminated, fully press the Handswitch
button to start an X-ray exposure. If the button is released before the Generator
completes the selected time, the system aborts exposure and the actual mAs
and Exposure Time will be displayed.
The "X-ray On" indicator remains illuminated and a sound is emitted during the
exposure.
For further information, refer to Section 3.2.10 of Status Light
Indicators.
COLLIMATOR LIGHT: This X-ray Handswitch includes an extra Collimator
Light Button that helps patient positioning. Pushing this button will turn on the
Collimator Light. The Light remains illuminated for a few seconds before
automatically switching off.
The handswitch cable must be placed in such a way as not to
interfere the extraction or insertion of the Detector in its
housing inside the Holder.
Mobile X-ray Unit
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