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Installation 17
Important considerations
The best environment for diagnostic imaging is one with
controlled and dimmed ambient light. The human eye's
sensitivity depends on the ambient light strength. It is most
sensitive to small contrast changes (or subtle image details)
at limited ambient light levels.
The best ambient light level, expressed in Lux, depends on
the application. An office illumination typically requires 500
Lux. A dimmed environment, like a softcopy room, requires
less than 100 Lux.
Using your display in a controlled and dimmed environment
also extends its lifetime, because the display can operate at
limited brightness and contrast. These levels correspond to
the calibrated position in most cases.
A controlled ambient light environment implies the ambient
light is as constant as possible. Cover windows to keep out
the daylight. Avoid switching the lights and viewing boxes on
and off. A consistent environment results in more image
consistency and less eye fatigue.
Avoid reflections in the picture tube. Provide indirect lighting.
Don't place the displays in front of or close to a light source
like a window or viewing box, although this may be very
tempting. As a rule of thumb, keep viewing boxes at least
one metre (3 feet) away from the displays.