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Protect the phosphor storage plates from sun-
light and ultraviolet light.
Store phosphor storage plates in a barrier
envelope of the correct size.
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Phosphor storage plates will be pre-exposed
on exposure to natural radiation and stray x-ray
radiation. Protect erased or exposed phosphor
storage plates from X-ray beams.
If the phosphor storage plate has been stored
for longer than one week, erase the phosphor
storage plate prior to use.
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Do not store phosphor storage plates under
hot or moist conditions. Note the ambient con-
ditions (see "4 Technical data").
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When used properly, phosphor storage plates
can be exposed, read and erased several hun-
dred times provided there is no mechanical
damage.
Replace the phosphor storage plate if there are
any signs of damage, e.g. if the protective layer
is damaged or there are visible scratches that
impair the quality of the diagnosis.
Also replace the phosphor storage plate if the
RFID tag is damaged or becoming detached.
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Phosphor storage plates that have a produc-
tion or packaging defect will be replaced by Air
Techniques in the same quantity. Claims can
only be accepted within 7 working days after
receipt of the goods.
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Clean phosphor storage plates properly (see
"11 Cleaning and disinfection").
10 Operation
CAUTION
Image data on the phosphor storage
plate (PSP) is not permanent
The image data is altered by light, natu-
ral X-ray radiation and scattered X-ray
radiation. This impairs the diagnostic
information and clarity.
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Read the image data within 30 minutes
of exposure.
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Never handle exposed PSPs without
the barrier envelope.
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Do not subject an exposed PSP to X-
ray radiation before and during the
scanning process.
Do not X-ray during the scanning pro-
cess if the unit is in the same room as
the X-ray tube.
10.1 Changing the input unit car-
tridge
The device can scan phosphor storage plates of
size 0, size 1 and size 2. Each size of PSP
requires the matching cartridge.
The size of the PSP is marked on the cartridge.
CAUTION
Loss of image information and equip-
ment damage if the wrong cartridge is
used
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Always use the correct size of car-
tridge for the PSP being used.
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Before each scanning process, com-
pare the phosphor storage plate size
with the LED display on the user inter-
face.
Usage
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