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3 Fluoroscopy timer
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Fluoroscopy timer functioning correctly
4 Indication of X-ray tube voltage and current
Confirm that tube voltage and current are continuously indicated during fluoroscopy.
Indicators functioning
5 Minimum source to skin distance
Confirm that a spacer limiting the source to skin distance (SSD) to 30 cm is present.
Spacer present
ARCADIS Avantic
Checking the function blocks and displays
Ensure that the persons present are not subject to radiation hazard during the
tests described below.
Set the manual fluoroscopy voltage to the lowest possible kV value.
Close the iris diaphragm, cover the tube assembly with a lead apron.
Switch on fluoroscopy.
Check that the acoustic signal sounds after a total fluoroscopy time of 4.5 minutes
has elapsed.
Reset the buzzer by pressing the button under the symbol
SPR2-330.662.01
Rev. 02
05.06
in the display.
YES
YES
YES
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CS PS SP
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