Cr System Overview; Safety And Regulatory Information; Cr System Operational Principles - Carestream Vita Flex CR System User Manual

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CR System Overview

The CR System is designed for medical professionals to read phosphor CR screens. The
system includes:
• CARESTREAM IMAGE SUITE Software (or approved third party compatible software)
• Plug and play USB2 interface
• Optional screens and cassettes in the following standard sizes:
25 x 30 cm (
Note
From this point on, the Carestream CR System will be referred to as "CR System."

Safety and Regulatory Information

Caution
To avoid physical injuries to yourself or damage to the scanner, do not open the scanner covers
and do not try fixing or adjusting any of the internal parts. Perform only user service and
maintenance procedures specified in this document.
Note
For safety information, refer to Vita Flex Safety and Regulatory Guide (6k7821)

CR System Operational Principles

The CR System is a digital imaging system used for image acquisition and processing of
static projection radiography images. The System utilizes a phosphor screen with energy
storage capability as an X-ray image receptor.
After exposure, a laser beam stimulates the phosphor screen, creating luminescence
(blue light) proportional to the local X-ray exposure. The luminescence signal is captured
by a Photo Multiplier Tube (PMT), digitized, and processed for review.
The System enables you to read a storage phosphor screen quickly and erase it for the
next exposure.
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10 x 12 in.);
35 x 35 cm (
14 x 14 in.);
35 x 43 cm (
(8 x 10 in.);
20 x 25 cm
14 x 17 in.); 24 x 30 cm.
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