3. Acquiring PANO Images
5.
Select X-ray intensity.
6.
The values of tube voltage and current are configured automatically according to
the patient's gender/age group and X-ray intensity. Click the UP/DOWN arrow to
adjust kVp and mA. The dose is adjustable by ±1 kVp and ±0.1 mA, respectively.
7.
Click the CONFIRM button when the exposure parameter setting is completed.
8.
Guide the patient to the equipment.
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Depending on the circumference of the patient's head, X-
ray intensity may be classified as Hard, Normal, or Soft:
Soft ≤ Normal ≤ Hard
When you click CONFIRM button,
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The Rotating Unit will move to its initial scanning
position.
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The Vertical Beam will be activated to make patient
positioning easier.
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The DAP (Dose Area Product), Scan Time and
Exposure Time will be displayed below the Scan
Information window.
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