Performing a Tube Seasoning

Automatic Tube Seasoning

This procedure allows for a progressive warm-up of the X-ray tube. It must be performed at unit installation and when replacing the tube head. It must also be done, for instance, after 3 weeks of equipment inactivity. It lasts for around three minutes.

To perform a tube seasoning, follow these steps:

Go to the User Mode menu and change parameter P 05 from OFF to ON.

The self-test continues. After the self-test is completed, I 02 is displayed. This message means that the seasoning process must be started.

Press .

The display blinks. The sequence step number and the required exposure settings (kV, time) are displayed alternatively.

Stand behind the generator.
Launch an X-ray.

WARNING: Be careful not to be exposed to ionizing radiation.

When the exposure is completed, the display blinks. The cooling error code (I 01) and the remaining time required before the next step are displayed alternatively. The red light of the cooling cycle is lit

When the cooling cycle is completed, the display blinks. The next step number and its exposure settings are displayed alternatively.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the end of the sequence.

Your system is ready.

Manual Tube Seasoning

To perform a manual tube seasoning, follow these steps:

Select the following series of parameter settings: 60 kV - 7 mA - 0.5 s. Launch an X-ray.
Select the following series of parameter settings: 60 kV - 7 mA - 1 s. Launch an X-ray.
Select the following series of parameter settings: 60 kV - 7 mA - 1 s. Launch an X-ray.
Select the following series of parameter settings: 70 kV - 7 mA - 0.1 s. Launch an X-ray.
Select the following series of parameter settings: 70 kV - 7 mA - 0.5 s. Launch an X-ray.
Select the following series of parameter settings: 70 kV - 7 mA - 1 s. Launch an X-ray

IMPORTANT: If you receive error messages while you carry out the procedures, switch OFF and ON the unit and do all the procedures again.

If the error messages persists, contact your representative.