A method and apparatus for digital radiography is provided. The method includes the steps of: a) providing an apparatus that includes an X-ray generator operable to generate and project X-rays, and a digital X-ray sensor operable to receive X-rays projected by the X-ray generator b) determining whether the X-ray sensor is in an operable mode, or a non-operable mode c) using the X-ray generator to project X-rays through a subject target area if the X-ray sensor is in the operable mode, or to prevent the generator from projecting X-rays through the subject target area if the X-ray sensor is in the non-operable mode and d) using the X-ray sensor to receive the projected X-rays after they have transversed the subject target area if the X-ray sensor is in the operable mode.
