Fluke Biomedical 35080M - Manual (Page 24)

Cadmium K-edge Mammo Filter Pack Option (37355)
Theory of Operation
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4-3
Figure 4-2. The kVp Correction Curves for the Cadmium K-edge Mammo Filter Pack (37355)
4.4 Operating Instructions
1. Measurement Setup - Place the Model 35080M kVp Divider in the X-ray beam on the compression
paddle or other suitable support with the axis of the kVp Divider perpendicular to the axis of the X-
ray tube. Raise the kVp Divider (with the Cadmium K-edge Mammo Filter Pack, 37355) as close as
possible to the X-ray tube. The X-ray beam should cover the entire filter pack. (See Figure 4-3.)
Figure 4-3. K-edge Measurement Setup
Minimum
Model 35080M
kVp Divider
kV
p
Indicated
Cadmium K-edge Mammo Filter
Pack (37355) kVp Correction