General Information Introduction Section 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction The Model 07-453 Digital Pulse Counter measures exposure time for a wide variety of x-ray generators. For half-wave x-rays such as dental machines, the instrument is always used in Pulse mode. The instrument will display the number of pulses.
The Digital X-Ray Pulse Counter/Timer is supplied with one 9 V alkaline battery. Replace the battery when the “Lo Batt” indicator shows in the display. Long life alkaline batteries are available from Fluke Biomedical. Any standard 9 V alkaline battery can be used in the Digital X-Ray Pulse Counter/Timer.
Operation General Instructions Section 2 Operation 2.1 General Instructions Switch Settings The front panel selector/toggle switch on the Digital X-Ray Pulse Counter/Timer has three positions: “OFF”, “PULSE” and “MILLISEC”. The switch is OFF when in the center position. All power to the instrument is disconnected in the “OFF” position. Set the switch to “OFF” when not in use, to conserve battery life.
1 V per cm. The scope waveform will be an amplified version of the actual output of the x-ray detector. A cable with a phone plug and a BNC connector for a scope is available from Fluke Biomedical (Model 88-453). The 2.5 mm mono phone plug is available from many vendors including Mouser Electronics, (P/N 177PP053).