Multi-detector array imaging system

A method for scanning with an imaging system, comprising:

• receiving a signal indicative of a scan protocol for scanning an object or subject with the imaging system;
• identifying a detector array type based on the signal, wherein the identified detector array type corresponds to one of a plurality of detector arrays installed in the imaging system;
• moving a moveable detector array located outside of a path traversed by radiation emitted by a radiation source of the system into the path or maintaining the moveable detector array in the path in response to identifying the moveable detector array as the detector array type.

A method, comprising:

• installing a stationary detector array in a path traversed by radiation emitted by an imaging system;
• and
• installing a moveable detector array in the imaging system, wherein the moveable detector array is configured to selectively move into and out of the path for imaging an object or subject.