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  • Page 1 ADC Compact Plus Digitizer User manual...
  • Page 2 For more information on Agfa products and Agfa HealthCare products, please visit www.agfa.com, your Point of Knowledge. © Agfa-Gevaert N.V. 2003. No parts of this document may be reproduced, copied, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Agfa-Gevaert N.V.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ................... 8 Safety compliance..................12 Operating modes ................... 13 The user interface ..................14 Switching on the ADC Compact Plus .............. 21 Switching off the ADC Compact Plus .............. 23 Resetting the ADC Compact Plus ..............24 Chapter 2: Basic operation (‘Operator mode’) ..........
  • Page 4 2231C EN 20040224...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introducing The Adc Compact Plus

    Chapter Introducing the ADC Compact Plus This chapter draws attention to important safety precautions and introduces the ADC Compact Plus. ADC Compact Plus, intended use ADC Compact Plus features Safety precautions Safety compliance Operating modes The user interface Switching on the ADC Compact Plus...

  • Page 6: Adc Compact Plus, Intended Use

    ADC Compact Plus, intended use This device must only be used to scan exposed X-ray cassettes, containing an erasable image plate (IP). This device is part of a system, consisting of X- ray cassettes with erasable phosphor image plates, an identification station for the cassettes and a workstation where the resulting digital image information is further processed and routed.

  • Page 7: Adc Compact Plus Features

    ADC Compact Plus. You can deposit up to 10 cassettes of different sizes simultaneously in the input buffer. The Digitizer takes in the cassettes one by one.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    As is the case for all technical devices, the ADC Compact Plus must be operated, cared for and serviced correctly. • If you don’t operate the ADC Compact Plus correctly or if you don’t have it serviced correctly, Agfa-Gevaert is not liable for resulting disturbances, damages or injuries.
  • Page 9 In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any covers. Caution hot: Keep hands clear from the erasure unit. Type B equipment: Indicates that the ADC Compact Plus complies with the limits for type B equipment. 2231C EN 20040224...
  • Page 10 Insert the cassette in the input buffer as described in ‘Reading an image plate’ on page 26. At all times, keep your fingers clear of the input slot. As soon as the ADC Compact Plus takes in the cassette, release it. 2231C EN 20040224...
  • Page 11 Safety instructions for laser products The ADC Compact Plus is a Class 1 Laser Product. It uses a 2x50 mW laser diode, classification class IIIb. Under normal operating conditions - when both doors are closed - there can be no laser radiation outside the ADC Compact Plus.

  • Page 12: Safety Compliance

    Safety compliance The ADC Compact Plus complies with: • the general safety regulations EN 60950, IEC 601-1-1:1992, UL 2601 and CSA C22.2 No. 0 and IEC 601-1; • the laser safety regulations EN 60825, DHHS/FDA 21 CFR, Parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 and ANSI Z 136-1980.

  • Page 13: Operating Modes

    Operating modes The ADC Compact Plus can be operated in three modes: operator mode, key-operator mode and service mode. Operator mode The operator mode groups all basic functions which are aimed at radiographers: • Reading an image plate; • Reading an emergency image plate;...

  • Page 14: The User Interface

    Keypad with display Main switch Service connector The main components of the ADC Compact Plus are: " Cassette input buffer The cassette input buffer accepts up to 10 cassettes - even of different sizes - for digitizing and up to 9 cassettes for erasure.
  • Page 15 The cassette output buffer receives cassettes which have been handled by the Digitizer. The control panel The control panel of the ADC Compact Plus consists of a backlit LCD display and 10 keys. As the handling of the cassettes is fully automated, normal operation is a zero-button operation.
  • Page 16 The keypad Special functions can be accessed via the keypad. The keypad features the following keys: Emergency To give an image the status ‘emergency’ when it is sent to the image processing station. To erase images without digitizing them. This must be done if: •...
  • Page 17 • To move the cursor to the previous entry field. • To scroll upwards. Up key • To increment the number in a numeric entry field. • To move the cursor to the next entry field. • To scroll downwards. Down key •...
  • Page 18 The display The ADC Compact Plus control panel has a backlit LCD display with 8 lines of 40 characters each. Its lay-out depends on the operating mode. " In operator mode, the display has dedicated areas for specific information: Set-up...
  • Page 19 • ERASURE: Re-erasure function. Error status: service code (SERVICE XXXXX) or error code (CODE XXXXX) Station name of the ADC Compact Plus Identifier of image plate being treated: After image ID data is read; During scanning of image plate and transmittal of image data;...
  • Page 20 The status indicator The light at the top of the ADC Compact Plus indicates the status of the ADC Compact Plus. Constant/ Color Status Action Flashing Ready. Proceed. Constant Green Busy (treating image Flashing Proceed. plate). • Check display for messages.

  • Page 21: Switching On The Adc Compact Plus

    Make sure that the following conditions are met before you switch the ADC Compact Plus on: • A service technician has appropriately connected the ADC Compact Plus and has carried out a performance test. • You have read the safety precautions at the beginning of this manual and you will observe them while working with the ADC Compact Plus.
  • Page 22 Compact Plus enters the operator mode and displays the main operator screen: READY ADC COMPACT PLUS The status indicator is constant green. The ADC Compact Plus is ready for use. # If the ADC Compact Plus displays: ERROR Self test failed SERVICE XXXXX An error has occurred during the self-test.

  • Page 23: Switching Off The Adc Compact Plus

    Switching off It is recommended to switch off the ADC Compact Plus at the end of the day. Only switch off the ADC Compact Plus if you do not intend to digitize emergency image plates overnight. Switching on the ADC Compact Plus takes a few minutes.

  • Page 24: Resetting The Adc Compact Plus

    Resetting the ADC Compact Plus In exceptional circumstances you may be prompted to reset the ADC Compact Plus - either by a message on the keypad or as part of a troubleshooting procedure in this manual. Never reset the Digitizer to solve a plate or cassette jam. If you would do so, the plate inside the Digitizer might get damaged.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Basic Operation ('Operator Mode')

    Chapter Basic operation (‘Operator mode’) This chapter provides basic information on how to digitize image plates under normal conditions and in emergency situations. It also treats how to erase an image plate to prevent ghost images caused by previous exposures or by scattered radiation.

  • Page 26: Reading An Image Plate

    Status field ADC COMPACT PLUS • the status indicator at the top of the ADC Compact Plus must be constant or flashing green. # The ADC Compact Plus is operational if the status field equals ‘READY’, even if status messages of the destination are shown (e.g. ‘VIPS not ready’).
  • Page 27 If fast preview is enabled, the ADC Compact Plus transmits the digital image data in blocks of typical 100 lines to the preview station.
  • Page 28 Remove the cassette(s) from the output buffer. When the ADC Compact Plus returns the cassette, it is ready to be re- used immediately. However, if you leave it for more than 3 days before re-using it, you must re-erase it first. Refer to ‘Re-erasing an image...

  • Page 29: Reading An Emergency Image Plate

    READY ADC COMPACT PLUS • the status indicator at the top of the ADC Compact Plus must be constant or flashing green. # The ADC Compact Plus is operational if the status field equals ‘READY’, even if status messages of the destination are shown (e.g. ‘VIPS not ready’).
  • Page 30 # If you do not enter a cassette within 1 minute after pressing the Emergency key, the ADC Compact Plus will quit the emergency function and return to the operator main screen.
  • Page 31 If fast preview is enabled, the ADC Compact Plus transmits the digital image data in blocks of typical 100 lines to the preview station. When the ADC Compact Plus has read the identification data of the emergency cassette, it displays the operator main screen. The Digitizer resumes processing the remaining cassettes in the cassette input buffer.

  • Page 32: Re-Erasing An Image Plate

    Re-erasing an image plate At the end of a normal or emergency digitizing cycle, the ADC Compact Plus returns an erased image plate . However, in the following cases, you must re- erase the image plate before re-using it in order to prevent ghost images from interfering with the image of interest: •...
  • Page 33 ADC Compact Plus must display the operator screen with ‘Ready’ or ‘Busy’ status. READY Status ADC COMPACT PLUS • the status indicator at the top of the ADC Compact Plus must be constant or flashing green. Press the Erase key on the keypad. The display will read: READY ERASURE...
  • Page 34 After a cassette has been erased, the # digit on the display decreases. While erasing, the ADC Compact Plus will still display the above screen and the status indicator will be green flashing. When the ADC Compact Plus has erased the image plate, it displays the operator main screen.
  • Page 35 Enter number of cassettes to erase: # Put cassette(s) in input buffer or press to quit. When the ADC Compact Plus has erased the image plate, it displays the operator main screen. Remove the cassette(s) from the output buffer. 2231C EN 20040224...
  • Page 36 READY ADC COMPACT PLUS • the status indicator at the top of the ADC Compact Plus must be constant or flashing green. Place the cassettes in the input buffer. The ADC Compact Plus will automatically erase the image plates. The display will...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Advanced Operation ('Key-Operator Mode')

    Chapter Advanced operation (‘Key-operator mode’) This chapter gives an overview of the key-operator functions, preventive maintenance actions and troubleshooting. For detailed information on these topics, refer to the Reference Manual. Survey of advanced functions Preventive maintenance General procedure in case of malfunction Troubleshooting Clearing cassette jams Clearing image plate jams...

  • Page 38: Survey Of Advanced Functions

    A survey of the functions which are available in key-operator mode is given below. For detailed information, refer to Chapter 3, ‘Advanced operation (‘Key-operator mode’)’ of the ADC Compact Plus Reference manual. Function in Section in Reference manual Page key-operator main menu...

  • Page 39: Preventive Maintenance

    • Do not lubricate the Digitizer. • Do not attempt to disassemble the Digitizer. • Always switch off the ADC Compact Plus and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before carrying out any cleaning work. 2231C EN 20040224...
  • Page 40 Be careful not to get any liquid in the power cord port. Take extreme care that no water infiltrates the machine ! Plug in the Digitizer and switch it on by following the procedure as described ‘Switching on the ADC Compact Plus’ on page 21. 2231C EN 20040224...

  • Page 41: General Procedure In Case Of Malfunction

    General procedure in case of malfunction In exceptional situations the ADC Compact Plus display provides comprehensive information concerning errors and ways of correcting them. The Digitizer status changes from ‘READY’ to one of the following: Status Message Meaning Action indicator...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting A survey of errors is listed below. For more detailed information, refer to the Reference manual. Refer to section Page Solve ‘SERVICEXXXXX’ errors Solving the ‘ERROR’ status Solve ‘ERRORXXXXX’ errors 2231C EN 20040224...

  • Page 43: Clearing Cassette Jams

    Clearing cassette jams A cassette can get jammed when the ADC Compact Plus takes in a cassette or when it returns a cassette to the output buffer. If this is the case, you see part of the cassette either in the input buffer or in the output buffer.
  • Page 44 Open the left front door of the Digitizer. Make sure you open the left front door first. When you open the left front door, the power supply of all critical components is switched off automatically. Lift the bottom door bolt and open the right front door. 2231C EN 20040224...
  • Page 45 Gently remove the jammed cassette. If the cassette is jammed in the output slot, the cassette might be hard to reach. In this case, continue with steps to 7. If the cassette is jammed in the output slot and is hard to reach, swivel the cassette unit anti-clockwise.
  • Page 46 If you cannot easily remove a cassette at this point, do not dismantle the unit any further. Contact your local service organization. Close the front doors. The ADC Compact Plus will restart automatically. After start-up, the operator main screen is displayed. 2231C EN 20040224...

  • Page 47: Clearing Image Plate Jams

    Clearing image plate jams The ADC Compact Plus always reads and digitizes the plate first, then erases it and feeds it to the output buffer. If a plate jam occurs before the plate is scanned, there is a fair chance that you can recover the image by putting the image plate back into the cassette and digitizing it again.
  • Page 48 Status Action Plate jam in the post-scan unit. Erase the image plate. Image is OK. Re-identify cassette via ID Plate jam in the pre-scan unit. Station. Image plate is not erased but cassette status is set to ‘erased’. Digitize cassette. Erase the image plate.
  • Page 49 If an image plate is jammed in the pre-scan unit, remove the jammed image plate by pulling it carefully towards you. If the image plate cannot be removed by pulling it towards you, lift the jammed plate and remove it through the upper part of the Digitizer. 2231C EN 20040224...
  • Page 50 If it is still not possible to remove the image plate, do not dismantle the unit any further. Contact your local service organization. Close the front doors. The ADC Compact Plus will restart automatically. After start-up, the operator main screen is displayed. 2231C EN 20040224...

  • Page 51: Appendix A: Equipment Information Sheet

    Appendix Equipment information sheet...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications Product description Type of product Digitizer Commercial name ADC Compact Plus Model number 5146/100 Original seller/manufacturer Agfa-Gevaert NV-Mortsel Labelling 93/42 EEC ‘Medical Devices’ CE/TÜV (Europe), EN60601-1, VDE 0750 UL 2601, CSA 22.2 No. 950 (North America) Canada Dimensions • at cassette buffer: 1141 mm Length •...
  • Page 53 Environmental requirements Room temperature 20 °C - 30 °C Maximum temperature change 0.5 °C/min. Relative humidity 10 % - 80 % Less than 5 Gauss; compliant with Magnetic field EN 61000-4-8, Level 5 Sunlight exposure Not to be operated in full sunlight Physical emissions Noise emission (sound power level according to DIN 45635 Part.27) •...
  • Page 54 Spatial resolution 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17”) HR 10 pixels/mm 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17”) SR 7 pixels/mm 21 x 43 cm HR 10 pixels/mm 35 x 35 cm (14 x 14”) HR 10 pixels/mm 35 x 35 cm (14 x 14”) SR 7 pixels/mm 30 x 24 cm HR 10 pixels/mm...

  • Page 55: Appendix B: Adc Compact Cassette

    Appendix ADC Compact cassette...

  • Page 56: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Observe great care whenever removing the image plate from the ADC Compact cassette. Refer to the cleaning procedure described further on in this manual. Make sure that the automatic exposure control device is placed above the cassette, to prevent patients from receiving an overdose of X-rays. When it is located underneath the cassette, the backscatter protection (lead) contained in the red side of the cassette, retains a certain amount of X-rays.

  • Page 57: Description Of The Adc Compact Cassette

    Description of the ADC Compact cassette The ADC Compact cassette and plate are compatible with existing X-ray tables. The exposure equipment and routines do not have to be modified when switching from conventional to digital imaging. Although compatible with existing X-ray equipment, an ADC Compact cassette is quite different from a conventional cassette.
  • Page 58 Image plate Another difference between an ADC Compact cassette and a conventional cassette is the X-ray sensitive element (image receptor). The latter is no longer a film, but an image plate that can be re-used thousands of times. The way in which this image plate is placed into the cassette is of great importance.

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Image Plate

    Cleaning the image plate The inner lining of the ADC Compact cassette body is made of Bayer Makrolon polycarbonate. This ensures a high degree of protection against electrostatic charging and dust collection on the ADC image plates. Nonetheless, it is recommended to clean the image plates once a month using the following procedure: Open the cassette with the red side up.
  • Page 60 Turn the cassette over, holding the image plate in position with your other hand. Take away the cassette. The image plate remains lying on your hand. Image plate When necessary, clean extreme contamination with ADC Digital Screen Cleaner. Moisten a cellulose cloth (non-fluffy) with the cleaning agent. Rub the cleaner softly and evenly over the whole surface of the screen.

  • Page 61: Cleaning The Cassettes

    Cleaning the cassettes When necessary, you can clean the outside of the ADC cassettes with soft water and soap or a detergent solution, with ADC Digital Screen Cleaner or with benzine. The inside should always be cleaned with ADC Digital Screen Cleaner.

  • Page 62: Technical Specifications Of The Adc Compact Cassette

    Technical specifications of the ADC Compact cassette Sizes " 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17") " 35 x 35 cm (14 x 14") " 24 x 30 cm " 18 x 24 cm " 8 x 10" " 10 x 12" "...
  • Page 63 " Hinge Polypropylene (PP) " Inner lining Makrolon Identification " Memory chip (RF-tag card) embedded in the cassette Backscatter protection " 150 µ lead 2231C EN 20040224...

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications Of The Image Plate

    Thanks to the red-shift of the stimulation spectrum, maximum stimulability is assured at 633 nm, the wavelength of the stimulating laser. The Agfa phosphor has excellent dark decay characteristics. Two hours after exposure, approximately 80% of the energy stored upon exposure is still available.
  • Page 65 2231C EN 20040224...
  • Page 66 Printed in Belgium Published by Agfa-Gevaert N.V., B-2640 Mortsel-Belgium 2231C EN 20040224...

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