2.1.5.2 Anatomical Programming Controls and Display: DRGEM Corporation 2. Console Controls
2.1.5.2 Anatomical Programming Controls and Display: DRGEM Corporation 2. Console Controls
CONSOLE CONTROLS
In APR selection menu, the body parts (regions), programmed techniques (views) for each body part, and body
sizes are shown in a single screen and easy to be selected.
In APR exposure menu, the exposure parameters, image receptor and AEC conditions for the techniques can
be modified and saved.
Press this button to enter the APR mode to select APR condition.
The adjacent APR menu will be displayed on the LCD.
GXR-C series generator provides optimal APR exposure parameters based on various
sources.
However, the parameters are also affected by sensitivity of film/screen, and age of x-
ray tube, or other system environment.
If the parameters need to be modified to meet the new demand, they can be modified
by operator.
To enter APR exposure mode, select desired technique using function keys in APR selection menu, then press
or button.
To return to APR selection menu, while in APR exposure mode, press or button.
The picture below is the typical display of APR selection mode for animal with body size selection using cm unit.
1. Left-hand side button: Select the part and technique by scroll up.
In APR exposure mode, X-ray exposure is done by normal Prep, Exposure control.
Also, in APR exposure mode, the technique and body size can be modified.
Using left-hand side buttons, operator can select maximum 80 techniques, and using right-hand
side buttons, body sizes can be selected by cm unit or four representative sizes.
If the selected technique’s exposure parameters need to be modified, use kV, mA, ms up/down buttons to
change and save the new parameter.
When APR technique is modified, an ‘*’ asterisk sign is issued in front of the selected technique.
To save the new exposure parameter, press button. Buzzer sound will confirm the saving and the ‘*’
asterisk sign will disappear and ‘APR Data Saved..’ will displays on the status message area of LCD during one
second.
Also the Image receptor and AEC setting can be modified and saved.