X-ray Generation

The Exposure Control Panel

The Operator uses the control panel to set technique or loading factors to accomplish a given imaging objective.

From this, the Operator may select;
  • Tube kilovoltage
  • Exposure time as measured in pulses or milli-seconds
  • Current-Time product in milli-Ampere seconds (mAs)
  • Film screen sensitivity,
  • Sometimes, an option exists to permit the operator to select pre-programmed exposure settings based on anatomic projections