Head-Assembly Console; Exposure Indicators - Konica Minolta mKDR Xpress Operation

Mobile X-ray Unit
Operation
4.2

HEAD-ASSEMBLY CONSOLE

Illustration 4-2
Head-Assembly Console
Exposure Indicator
Rotation and
angulation angles
of the X-ray Tube
Focal-Skin Distance
(Optional)
Collimator
Filter Options
4.2.1

EXPOSURE INDICATORS

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The Head-Assembly Console displays the Radiographic Parameters, System
Messages and some other useful information for the operator.
Heat Units
Battery Charge Level
The "Status" icon of the Head-Assembly Console can vary according to the
operating status, as described below.
NORMAL STATUS: The detector is ready, the RAD technique is correctly set
and there is not Error or Interlock condition in the system.
HANDSWITCH PRESSED: The Handswitch half-way has been pressed
("Prep" position) to prepare the X-ray Tube for exposure.
READY: Indicates that the technique selected is properly set, there are no
interlock failures nor system faults, the anode is rotating and the X-ray Tube is
ready for exposure.
Parking Position
System Status and Patient Information
Motion Speed
Workstation
Mute
User actions
Radiographic
Parameters
& Focal Spot
Message Bar
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