Operator`s manual

Note: 1. Cassettes must not contain intensifying screens when using PSPs.

2. PSPs may be exposed in cassettes and scanned without Plate

Protectors, however, greater care must be exercised to not expose the

PSP to light before scanning and to prevent the PSP from being

scratched or soiled.

Take an X-ray Image. Put an image on the PSP by performing the following procedure.

1. Load cassette containing an erased PSP in a Plate Protector into the exposure device as

previously done with film.

2. Take the exposure using either the same settings used for film if previously “green” film

was used or with about half the exposure if “blue” film was used with intensifying

screens.

3. Bring the closed cassette housing the X-ray exposed PSP containing the latent image to the

ScanX. The PSP is now ready to be scanned to read the latent image from the PSP.

PLATE PREPARATION

Black Side or Back of PSP

White or Sensitive Side

or Front of PSP

Prior to performing Imaging procedures provided on the following pages, the user must be familiar

with the care and handling of the PSP in order to ensure successful image scanning. Figure 5

shows the configuration of a typical 10 x 12 inch PSP.

CAUTION: PSPs must always be erased prior to use.

Erase the PSP. Each PSP should be used (i.e. X-ray exposed and scanned) within 24 hours

of erasure since natural radiation will add noise to the PSP. ALLPRO Imaging recommends the

use of the ALLPRO ScanX Eraser (p/N B2840) for PSPs measuring a maximum of 14 X17 inches

with an erasing time of approximately 15 seconds. Equivalent erasing is achieved with 750,000

lux-seconds of erasing energy.

CAUTION: Use a Plate Protector and exercise care in handling the plate so

as not to scratch the sensitive surface or nick the edges.

Plate Protector. Always exercise care in handling the PSP so as not to scratch or soil the

sensitive surface or nick the edges. Make sure to use a correct size Plate Protector with the PSP.

X-ray Cassette. Place the PSP covered with a Plate Protector into the appropriate X-ray cassette

with the sensitive (front) side of the PSP towards the Tube-side of the cassette and close cassette.

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IMAGING PROCEDURES