12 AUXILIARY CONTROLS

NOTE:

The operation described in this section is referred to the remote console layout of the next page.
In this figure all keys are numbered and, in case a signalling Lamp is present, its identification number
is the same of the key one.

12.1 AUTOMATIC / MANUAL FLUOROSCOPY MODE.

The operator has the possibility to manually set the fluoroscopy dose pressing button 53 on the Remote
console. In this case such information is transferred to the generator that enables the related circuits.
If the Fluoro dose manual mode has been properly selected, the related signalling Lamp of button 53 is
set on.
To return to Fluoro dose Automatic mode is necessary to press button 52. If the Fluro dose Automatic
mode has been properly selected, the related signalling Lamp of button 52 is set on.

The operator can set the desired fluoroscopy dose by means of potentiometer 60.

At unit start-up, fluoroscopy dose is automatically enabled in automatic mode.

WARNING:

THE GENERATOR CONTROLS THE FLUOROSCOPY DOSE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM. IT IS

NECESSARY THE OPERATOR READ CAREFULLY THE GENERATOR OPERATOR MANUAL
BEFORE START USING FLUOROSCOPY BOTH IN MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC MODE.

12.2 I.I. ZOOM SELECTION.

The operator pressing one of the following pushbuttons can select the optional I.I. ZOOM:

Button 56 Normal I.I. size

Button 57 Zoom 1
Button 58 Zoom 2
Button 59 Zoom 3

If the I.I. Zoom has been properly selected, the related signalling Lamp is set on.
The operator can modify the I.I. zoom selection in any moment; during installation the service
personnel will configure the system for the particular I.I. type.
At unit start-up, the control electronic automatically selects the I.I. Normal field.

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12.3 TV CAMERA H AND V REVERSE.

The horizontal and vertical reverse of the TV image can be enabled by means of the following
pushbuttons:

Button 54 Horizontal reverse.

Button 55 Vertical reverse.

If the Horizontal or Vertical reverse has been properly enabled, the related signalling Lamp is set on.
The operator can enable/disable the Horizontal and Vertical reverse in any moment.
At unit start-up, the control electronic automatically disables both Horizontal and Vertical reverse.

12.4 DIGITAL ACQUISITION

The SUPERIX RL180N can be integrated with digital image processing systems and fully supports this
special type of modality.
The Radiographic and fluoroscopic exposure is released using the same table controls, whose functions
have been explained in sections 9 and 10.
In order to enable the use of the digital image processing system the operator must use the following
procedure:

a. Select the “ Digital technique “ at the generator control desk.

b. If the cassette is not in parking position, park it;

As soon as the cassette reaches its parking position, the SFD CPU will disable its movements until the
operator does not remove digital selection.
The collimator will automatically enter Automatic Mode and limit the beam on the full size of the
Image Intensifier.

For further informations please refer to the Generator and Digital Image processing system Operator
manuals.

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