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- Page 1 IDEXX EquiView ® Digital Radiography System Operator’s Guide...
- Page 3 IDEXX Laboratories. IDEXX may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual or industrial property rights covering this document or subject matter in this document.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started ..........................1 Overview ..............................1 Components ............................1 Safety ............................2 Electrical Safety ............................2 Mechanical Safety ..........................2 Setting Up the EquiView Digital Radiography System ............3 ® Initial Installation ...........................3 Taking Images..........................6 Selecting an Existing Record .......................6 Adding a New Record ...........................6 Setting Up an Exam ..........................7... -
Page 7: Getting Started
X-ray generator and then converted into images by the EquiView software and displayed on the monitor. The images created by the EquiView software allow you to view both bone and soft tissue structures in one image with one single exposure. You can easily view and enhance relevant areas and structures for diagnosis. -
Page 8: Safety
IDEXX. IDEXX cannot guarantee the safety or proper functioning of this system if parts or accessories are used that are not supplied by IDEXX. All claims for damages, caused by the use of parts and accessories not supplied by IDEXX, are excluded. -
Page 9: Setting Up The Equiview ® Digital Radiography System
In this case, the equipment must not be connected to an electrical source because there is a risk of damage. Wait until the EquiView Digital Radiography System has warmed up to the ambient temperature and condensation has completely dried. This may take several hours. - Page 10 1. Connect the digital X-ray plate to the computer’s video card with the data cable provided. NOTE: Use only the data cable provided with the EquiView Digital Radiography System. 2. Connect your X-ray generator to the switch box’s “X-ray gen” socket with the X-ray cable.
- Page 11 Using the Software 1. Open the IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography software by double-clicking the desktop icon. 2. In the dialog box that appears, enter your user ID and the registration key for the software (indicated on the software disc). . On the initial screen of the software, there are two options.
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Page 12: Taking Images
Taking Images When taking images, you need to either select an existing patient from the EquiView Digital Radiography System database or add a new record. Selecting an Existing Record 1. Click the Take Images option on the Choose a Task screen. -
Page 13: Setting Up An Exam
2. Enter the name of the veterinarian in the Veterinarian field. This information is stored with the exam series, and is an optional field. . In the Choose Exam Types section, select the exams you want to perform. You can choose images/views from several different exam. IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography System Operator’s Guide ®... -
Page 14: Taking Xrays
X rays. Taking X rays The EquiView Digital Radiography System has a very large dynamic range, which means that careful technique setting is no longer a necessity, with certain exceptions. The most likely error that can occur is underexposure, in which only a part of the dynamic range of the digital X-ray plate is used. - Page 15 In addition to the beep, the light on the plate turns from green to red, and a blue progress bar appears at the bottom of the computer screen and moves halfway across. IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography System Operator’s Guide...
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Page 16: Skipping An Image
5–8 seconds, when the 20-second cycle time of the plate has elapsed. Skipping an Image The EquiView software looks for the first unchecked check box in the Examination section and associates the image to be taken with that view. You can skip image views (if necessary or desired) by selecting the check box next to that particular image. -
Page 17: Reviewing Images
You can double-click any image view name with a selected check box to review that particular image. NOTE: To view the next image taken, deselect the check box of the image you just viewed. The next image you took appears in that spot. IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography System Operator’s Guide ®... -
Page 18: Viewing Images
To view images: 1. After you have selected a horse and its information appears on the right of the screen, select an image series to view. Select an image series to view IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography System Operator’s Guide ®... - Page 19 In the lower left corner of the Review Images screen, there is a small printer icon for printing. NOTE: To exit this screen, click the blue Back button; the View Images screen appears. IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography System Operator’s Guide ®...
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Page 20: Manipulating Images
You can then manually change window and level settings and apply other functions, such as edge enhancement when looking for a stress fracture. During installation, your IDEXX representative will adjust the appearance of the first view to suit your preference and the performance of your X-ray generator. - Page 21 MCIII and a second lower-energy setting to identify any possible osteophyte or enthesiophyte formation around the joint. The dynamic range of the digital X-ray plate and the EquiView software allow all these details to be seen in one image. Window and Level default values To adjust the Window, click and drag the cursor: •...
- Page 22 S key on the keyboard. Move—To move an image, press and hold the M key on the keyboard and scroll in the direction you want to move the image. Zoomed, rotated and moved image IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography System Operator’s Guide ®...
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Page 23: Printing Images
. Click Print. NOTE: The EquiView Digital Radiography System currently prints only FULL series of images, rather than individual images. To print individual images, use the Snapshot tool from the Review Images toolbar, paste the image into a graphics program and print from there. -
Page 24: Exporting Images And Creating Cds
Exporting Images and Creating CDs The IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography System lets you select an image series to export or save ® to a CD. Exporting Images To export images: 1. From the Browse locally stored images screen, select the image series you want to export. -
Page 25: Viewing The Patient Cd Images
NOTE: Because the viewer is running off the CD, it may take a little while to open the image. NOTE: IDEXX recommends that the viewer for the patient CDs not be installed directly onto any computers. NOTE: The default view format is JPEG, but you can view the images as DICOM images by selecting the check box in front of the series name and clicking the View DICOM images button. -
Page 26: System Backup
To back up the EquiView Digital Radiography System: 1. Connect the external hard drive to the EquiView Digital Radiography System computer and to a power outlet if necessary. 2. Disable the Norton Antivirus software by right-clicking the Norton Antivirus icon and selecting Disable Auto-Protect. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
X-ray plate the computer connection • Software not started • Start the EquiView software and wait until the connection has been made Starting the EquiView • This message • Make sure the plate cable is correctly... -
Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance
If you use a room disinfectant atomizer, you must turn off the EquiView Digital Radiography System and remove it from the area in which the spray disinfection is to be used. You can give the EquiView Digital Radiography System a wiping disinfection in this case. -
Page 29: Inspections
Carry out the inspections indicated in the above table on a regular basis. • Have the device serviced at least once a year by IDEXX. Devices used very often may need to be serviced more frequently. A service contract with IDEXX helps you preserve the value and safety of your device. All necessary servicing, including safety inspections for preventative hazard protection, is performed at regular intervals. -
Page 30: Transportation And Storage
Damage to the plate due to inappropriate the temperature control module will keep temperatures is not covered by warranty. heating or cooling until a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is reached in the case. IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography System Operator’s Guide ®... -
Page 31: Optional Accessories
Transport case with temperature UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) control for digital X-ray plate The UPS ensures smooth operation of the EquiView Digital Radiography System even if the power supply fails. Images not yet stored are not lost. Travel Bag Travel bag for transporting of the EquiView Digital Radiography System during journeys. -
Page 32: Technical Specifications
Do not leave the plate case in the car for more than 12 hours; the car battery might go low. Environmental Conditions Transportation and storage Ambient temperature: 5°C to 5°C (40°F to 95°F) Relative air humidity: 10% to 98% (noncondensing) Air pressure: 500 hPa to 1060 hPa IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography System Operator’s Guide ®... -
Page 33: Computer Specifications
Relative air humidity: 10% to 75% (noncondensing) Air pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa NOTE: The EquiView Digital Radiography System must not be operated in conditions under which condensation can form in the device. Operate the device only under the above-mentioned environmental conditions. -
Page 34: Appendix A-List Of Shortcuts
You can use the following shortcuts to undo specific changes: Undo Window and Level—Double-click to undo these changes. Undo Zoom—Double-click the right mouse button to undo these changes. Undo Move—Double-click the right mouse button to undo these changes. IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography System Operator’s Guide ®... -
Page 35: Appendix B-Technique Chart
Higher kVp settings do not always produce a better image. If you are not satisfied with the penetration or the contrast, try increasing the time (sec), and thereby the dose (mAs). NOTE: Generally, the image is improved when the film/focus distance is smaller. IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography System Operator’s Guide ®... - Page 36 One IDEXX Drive Westbrook, Maine 04092 USA 06-14899-00...