The
importance of a regular calibration on your portable X-ray machine can
not be over stated. Many problems can be detected early and easily fixed
when the machine is on a regular calibration schedule.
As
the x-ray unit ages the x-ray tube inside your machine will tend drop
it’s output efficiency compared to where it was originally when received
from the manufacturer or even from the previous years calibration. As
these machines age the mA will drop causing the kVp to increase which
will reduce the image detail contrast. Producing the desired detail
contrast will require recalibration of the unit or fiddling with the
technique settings. Using a machine which is out of calibration will
shorten the life of the machine while also making numerous exposures
required to produce a quality image. We at Diagnostic Imaging Systems
are adept at unit recalibration.
the x-ray unit ages the x-ray tube inside your machine will tend drop
it’s output efficiency compared to where it was originally when received
from the manufacturer or even from the previous years calibration. As
these machines age the mA will drop causing the kVp to increase which
will reduce the image detail contrast. Producing the desired detail
contrast will require recalibration of the unit or fiddling with the
technique settings. Using a machine which is out of calibration will
shorten the life of the machine while also making numerous exposures
required to produce a quality image. We at Diagnostic Imaging Systems
are adept at unit recalibration.
There
are other factors which will cause an out of calibration condition. DIS
has the experience to look for causes if something is not right. Some
causes can be simple while others could be catastrophic to the machine
if not detected and repaired in time. A good example would be the oil
level inside the HV tank assembly. If the oil is low the units will arc
internally and we have found them to then damage the power board and
also the HV tank assembly to the point of needing new ones.
are other factors which will cause an out of calibration condition. DIS
has the experience to look for causes if something is not right. Some
causes can be simple while others could be catastrophic to the machine
if not detected and repaired in time. A good example would be the oil
level inside the HV tank assembly. If the oil is low the units will arc
internally and we have found them to then damage the power board and
also the HV tank assembly to the point of needing new ones.
All
states require regular calibrations to be performed and documentation
provided to have the machines certified for use in the clinic. Failure
to do so can result in revocation of your x-ray license plus fines
imposed by the state. We have received many machines in for calibration
because of them not passing state inspections or because they can not
provide the necessary documentation proving one was done. Some states
will require a history of records showing that the machine has been
calibrated regularly.
states require regular calibrations to be performed and documentation
provided to have the machines certified for use in the clinic. Failure
to do so can result in revocation of your x-ray license plus fines
imposed by the state. We have received many machines in for calibration
because of them not passing state inspections or because they can not
provide the necessary documentation proving one was done. Some states
will require a history of records showing that the machine has been
calibrated regularly.
So
while you may think that the time and cost it takes to get your machine
calibrated is too expensive, in the long run it will turn out to be more
costly if not done. The proper care and maintenance of your machine
will enhance your practice with good quality images the first time
saving you time and money. Calibrations are very affordable when you
consider the cost of a replacement HV tank or power board or even a new
machine.
while you may think that the time and cost it takes to get your machine
calibrated is too expensive, in the long run it will turn out to be more
costly if not done. The proper care and maintenance of your machine
will enhance your practice with good quality images the first time
saving you time and money. Calibrations are very affordable when you
consider the cost of a replacement HV tank or power board or even a new
machine.
