ma Station
Adjust meter with:
Ma Displayed
200L
P11, 21
200ma
SPOT
25S
P12, 22
25ma
50S
P13, 23
50ma
100S
P14, 24
100ma
100L
P15, 25
100ma
150L
P16, 26
150ma
200L
P17, 27
200ma
300L
P18, 28
300ma
Figure 1-1. Line-set adjustments.
(10) Select 50kvp, 200L, and two seconds.
(11) Make an exposure while reading the front panel ma meter. Adjust P31
for 200ma if necessary.
(12) Repeat step 1-2d (8) for all ma stations using the line-set adjustment
data shown in figure 1-1. Use 50kvp for all settings.
e. Inspect Counterweight Cables.
NOTE:
This step is performed semi-annually.
A cable failure can cause serious patient or operator injury or equipment
CAUTION:
damage. This is especially true of the spot-film device vertical-
counterbalancing system in the tower. Worn or damaged cables cannot
be repaired. The cables must be replaced immediately.
(1)
Remove the back cover from the tower.
(2)
Move the spot film device to its highest possible vertical position.
NOTE:
The vertical carriage is connected to the sides of the counterweight holder by
means of two cables, one on each end.
(3)
Visually inspect both cables for the following.
(a) Kinks.
(b) Separation of strands.
(c)
Rust and corrosion.
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