Section 8.0
MAN 06–0017H
ZIEHM QUANTUM User’s Manual Page 97 of 220
8.0 USER FUNCTIONALITY
8.1 SPECIAL FUNCTIONALITY
The system is equipped to perform various special functions. These functions are activated by
pressing the buttons shown below.
8.1.1 METAL
If any metal is in the path of the x-ray, the displayed image will be too bright
and patient detail will be lost. To compensate, press the Metal button on the
DeskView or Mobile Stand Control Panel to add contrast to the image.
8.1.2 1/2 DOSE
One-half dose is the standard mode. It is automatically selected when the
ZIEHM QUANTUM is turned on.
The ½ (One-half) dose function reduces the amount of working dose used by
50 percent. If you need access to full dose, press the 1/2 Dose button again to
turn it off. This button is only available on the mobile stand control panel.
8.2 MAGNIFICATION ELECTRO-OPTICAL IMAGE INTENSIFIER
The system’s image intensifier can magnify images electronically. Press the Mag button on the
DeskView or Mobile Stand Control Panel keyboard to magnify the image 1.5 times.
The Mag button LED on the mobile stand will illuminate to show that zoom is
on. Systems that have the optional Triple Mode image intensifier can zoom 1.5
and 2.0 times.
8.1.3 MOBILE STAND CONTROL PANEL:
Press the Mag button once to select level one zoom (1.5). The Mag button’s indicator
light will illuminate to show that level one zoom is on. Press the Mag button again to
select level two zoom (2.0), The Mag button’s indicator light will flash to show that level
two zoom is on.
8.1.4 DESKVIEW TOUCH PANEL:
Press the Mag
utton to open the selection of
available image intensifier Mag size.
Depending on the Options of your system three
could be two or three magnification modes
(sizes) available.
NOTE
Mag 2 function is only available with Optional purchase of the three mode image
intensifier.