RAD 125 Xray
Machine Circuits
and
Generators(129
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)
3 principle parts to all xray machines -
answer control console;
high voltage generator;
xray tube
_____ _________ refers to the electrical
components and circuits which supply
electrical power to the tube. - answer xray
generator
,The xray generator consists of what(5) -
answer power source;
line voltage compensator and meter;
high voltage circuit;
timer circuit;
filament circuit
The generator components are found in what
two sections of the xray unit? - answer
control console;
transformer box
The ________ ________ allows the operator to
control xray production (quality-kVp)
(quantity-mAs). - answer operating (control)
console
Most basic control panels have (8) - answer
on/off switch;
exposure button;
kVp selector;
mA or mAs selector;
, time selector;
phototimer cell selector (AEC);
density selector;
table or wall unit selector
Incoming Line Voltage - answer 220V; 60 hz
The _______ keeps a constant 220V output. -
answer line compensator
This can increase or decrease voltage or
amperage - answer autotransformer
The autotransformer works on - answer self
induction
What is the kVp selector in the control
console? - answer autotransformer
The ________ can increase or decrease voltage
or amperage. - answer autotransformer
Machine Circuits
and
Generators(129
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)
3 principle parts to all xray machines -
answer control console;
high voltage generator;
xray tube
_____ _________ refers to the electrical
components and circuits which supply
electrical power to the tube. - answer xray
generator
,The xray generator consists of what(5) -
answer power source;
line voltage compensator and meter;
high voltage circuit;
timer circuit;
filament circuit
The generator components are found in what
two sections of the xray unit? - answer
control console;
transformer box
The ________ ________ allows the operator to
control xray production (quality-kVp)
(quantity-mAs). - answer operating (control)
console
Most basic control panels have (8) - answer
on/off switch;
exposure button;
kVp selector;
mA or mAs selector;
, time selector;
phototimer cell selector (AEC);
density selector;
table or wall unit selector
Incoming Line Voltage - answer 220V; 60 hz
The _______ keeps a constant 220V output. -
answer line compensator
This can increase or decrease voltage or
amperage - answer autotransformer
The autotransformer works on - answer self
induction
What is the kVp selector in the control
console? - answer autotransformer
The ________ can increase or decrease voltage
or amperage. - answer autotransformer