
Portable X-ray set up. commonly used for mobile clinics, community health screenings, or veterinary services.
1. Portable X-ray Source (The Head)
The white component mounted on the tripod is the X-ray tube head. In these mobile setups, it usually has a fixed or adjustable collimator to direct the beam.
* Tripod Stand: A heavy-duty, adjustable stand that allows the technician to position the tube at the correct height and distance (Source-to-Image Distance or SID).
2. Control Console
The smaller white box on top of the grey base contains the dials and meters. This is where the technician sets the exposure parameters:
* kVp (Kilovoltage Peak): Controls the penetration of the X-ray beam.
* mAs (Milliampere-seconds): Controls the quantity of X-rays and the duration of the exposure.
* Exposure Switch: Often a handheld "dead-man" switch on a long cord to allow the operator to stand behind a lead shield.
3. Chest Bucky / Cassette Holder
The black vertical metal frame in the background is a Chest Stand. It holds the X-ray cassette (either film, CR plate, or DR detector) upright. The patient stands against this frame for chest or abdominal imaging.
4. Radiation Protection
The tall, metallic/grey screen on the right is a Lead Shield or Lead Apron Stand. In a mobile environment, this provides a "safe zone" for the radiologic technologist to stand behind during the exposure to avoid scatter radiation.