Processing; Setting Modes - Kodak 2200 User Manual

Processing

Setting Modes

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6. Acquire the image.
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Press the x-ray exposure button on the control timer unit (or on the
remote exposure switch). The x-ray emission indicator lights up and
an audible signal is emitted.
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Keep pressing until the x-ray emission light goes out and the audible
signal stops.
CAUTION:
If you stop pressing the control key before the exposure ends, a
manipulator alarm is activated. It indicates that the x-ray emission was
interrupted prematurely and that there is a risk of underexposure.
7. Read the emitted dose.
Quickly press the selection knob. The "mGy" indicator lights up and the
dose in mGy is displayed. Section 6 provides a table with emitted dosage
based on exposure times (see Table 12).
When using conventional film, process the film according to manufacturer's
instructions. Develop the film under safelight conditions in an automatic
processor or manually.
If you use an automatic processor, refer to the processor's manual. Be sure
to maintain the mechanically and keep the solutions replenished.
If you develop film manually, follow precisely the manufacturer's
recommendations for solution preparation, development time, and solution
temperature. Any deviation from the manufacturer's recommendations (such
as a solution that is too concentrated or diluted, too hot or cold, or if film is
processed for the wrong amount of time), will adversely affect the quality of
the final radiograph.
1. Select the mode to be set
button for at least 3 seconds, as many time as necessary to get the
desired LED lighted.
Press and hold simultaneously
2.
button and the knob until the display blinks. The current setting is
displayed.
Modify the setting
3.
displayed (refer to the setting table as indicated in Tables 9 to 11).
4. Validate your choice
message "copy" is displayed or
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by pressing and holding the selection
for at least 3 seconds the selection
by rotating the knob until the new setting is
by pressing and holding the knob until the
abort
by pressing shortly the knob.
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