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Summary of Contents for IMTEC Sprite
- Page 1 Sprite User's Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cabinet Specifications X-ray System Specifications Operating Specifications Contact Information Basic Operation Powering Sprite On and Off Using the Touch screen Interface Required Pre-Scan Procedures Sample Placement Canisters and Platforms Calibration Phantoms ... - Page 4 Sprite User's Manual Begin a New Scan Button One Touch Scan Button Utilities Button Locate a Scan Button Background Processing Button X-ray System Maintenance Button Messages Begin a New Scan Screen Image Area ...
- Page 5 Table of Contents Image Area Surface Export Results Screen – Calibrations and Validations Report Button System Calibration and Validation Reports Locate a Scan Screen Scan Table Page Up and Page Down Buttons Search Button ...
- Page 6 Sprite User's Manual Navigation Buttons Turn X-rays Off Button Background Processing Button Scan Identification Keyboard Kilovolts Icon Milliamperes Icon Status Light and Message Temperature Gauge X-ray Icon Trefoil Technical Support ______________________________________________ 69...
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Page 7: Introduction And Basics
Welcome to the Sprite CT scanner by IMTEC™, a 3M Company. Sprite is a sleek, compact, state-of-the-art CT scanner allows you to easily scan an object and produce a 3D image for numerous applications. Sprite uses advanced X-ray technology and the innovative FlashCT™... - Page 8 Sprite User's Manual Summary of device labels containing safety information WARNING Risk of Danger - Refer to Manual WARNING Risk of Shock CAUTION X-ray Hazard WARNING Hazardous Voltage CAUTION X-ray Hazard (Canada)
- Page 9 Introduction and Basics WARNING To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage: • do not service this scanner – there are no user serviceable parts. Use only 3M authorized service personnel, • do not modify this scanner, • disconnect power cord when the scanner is not in use and while cleaning, and •...
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Page 10: Installing And Moving Sprite
There are two RJ-45 Ethernet ports located and labeled on the back of the system. One is for connection to an external workstation, and the other for connection to a local area network (if available). Sprite has three 2.0 capable USB ports located on the system. They are located on the system as follows: •... -
Page 11: Safety
Safety Compliance Sprite complies with all federal regulations for cabinet X-ray equipment set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (revised 2008) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (see 21CFR1020.40). Sprite also complies with UL 61010-1 (Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use;... -
Page 12: Procedures
Any liquid around Sprite represents a potential electrical shock hazard. You should not spray, pour or otherwise allow any fluids in Sprite's vicinity. If you intend to scan liquids, they must be non-flammable and in a sealed container. For specific cleaning instructions, see Cleaning. - Page 13 Introduction and Basics Safety Features Feature Name Description "X-ray On" Illuminating indicators located on Indicator Lights either side of the touch screen that pulsate while X-rays are being generated. Operator Located on the front of the "E-Stop" Button machine near the touch screen. This button should be pressed only in the event of an emergency.
- Page 14 Sprite User's Manual Inner Cabinet Information Information Item Description Power Status Located on the Label front of Sprite’s electronics enclosure near the power and key switches. This label supplies information about the power status of the computer and X-ray systems.
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Page 15: Brushed Stainless Steel
Introduction and Basics Cleaning Sprite Sprite is a state-of-the art cabinet X-ray system with a touch screen on the exterior and all electrical, mechanical, and computer components located inside. Because Sprite contains such components, its care should be similar to that of an appliance. Any liquid around Sprite should be considered a potential electrical shock hazard. -
Page 16: Machine Specifications
ILUMAVision Industrial. Sprite complies with all federal regulations for cabinet X-ray equipment set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, all UL standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, and the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 17: Operating Specifications
Altitude – up to 7000 ft ASL Maintenance Software enforced Contact Information Sprite is a product of IMTEC, a 3M Company. If you have any questions about Sprite and its capabilities or if you have encountered a problem, please contact us for assistance. Email: support@imtecimaging.com Toll-Free... -
Page 18: Basic Operation
Powering Sprite On and Off To power Sprite on and off, you must insert the key into the key switch and turn it to the "on" position. You may power Sprite on and off with the power switch located on the front of the electronics enclosure, inside the lower cabinet. -
Page 19: Sample Placement
Styrofoam canisters with shelves or cut-outs for specific samples, open platforms, and a variety of soft foams. These items are called fixtures. Each of Sprite's fixtures and calibration phantoms is tagged with an RFID card or sticker. -
Page 20: Fixture/Phantom Placement
If you intend to scan liquids, they must be non-flammable and in a sealed container. Contact Information Sprite is a product of IMTEC, a 3M Company. If you have any questions about Sprite and its capabilities or if you have encountered a problem, please contact us for assistance. Email: support@imtecimaging.com... -
Page 21: Main Screen
Full Imaging Scanning, System Calibration, and Validation. Notes • The type of scan is automatically determined by what is placed on the stage inside the cabinet. • Full imaging scans are the primary function of Sprite. System calibration and validation are maintenance related. -
Page 22: One Touch Scan Button
When you tap this button, the Utilities screen appears. Locate a Scan Button Tap this button to access Sprite's Locate a Scan screen. On the Locate a Scan screen you can search for scans, perform reconstructions, and manage scan files. -
Page 23: Background Processing Button
Note: You may not begin a scan while any image processing is under way. X-ray System Maintenance Button Tap this button to access the maintenance procedures to regularly perform on Sprite. These procedures – conditioning and detector calibration – are required for the X-ray source and detector to perform at their highest levels. -
Page 24: Messages
One Touch Scan scan cannot begin until it finishes Begin X-ray X-ray System Must tap this button and condition the X-rays before Conditioning Maintenance starting a scan Notes • The trefoil indicates which buttons activate X-rays. • Sprite also features audible announcements. -
Page 25: Begin A New Scan Screen
Note: The screen capture below applies to a full imaging scan. The screen is configured slightly differently for system calibrations and validations. Sprite determines by what you place on the stage whether you are performing a full imaging scan, a system calibration or a validation. -
Page 26: Scan Settings
When you set the quality to a higher level, the item is scanned more intensely, more detail is produced, and the scan time increases. Sprite offers five quality settings – Quick Scan, Medium, High, Very High, and Extreme Quality. To change the quality setting, tap the slider. - Page 27 Components When you perform a system calibration or a validation, the scan settings section looks like this: Scan Name The scan name can be entered (by tapping in the box and entering information with the keyboard) or will be automatically assigned when you choose a system calibration or validation.
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Page 28: System Calibration Or Validation Settings
Sprite User's Manual System Calibration or Validation Settings When you perform a system calibration or a validation, the scan settings section looks like this: Scan Name The scan name can be entered (by tapping in the box and entering information with the keyboard) or will be automatically assigned when you choose a system calibration or validation. -
Page 29: Save Button
Components Save Button If you would like to save your preview (or scout) image, tap the save button and a copy of it will be saved on the active data drive. You may find all saved scans through the Locate a Scan component. Stage Position Control You may turn the stage from outside of the cabinet using the Stage Position Control on the screen. -
Page 30: Full Imaging Scanning, System Calibration, And Validation
Full Imaging Scanning Full imaging scans are the most common activity you will perform with Sprite. Although validation and calibration likely will be performed regularly, they likely will not be performed as frequently as full imaging scans. -
Page 31: Scanning Screen
Components Scanning Screen This screen displays the progress of your scan and provides for the entry of key scan information. This is a reproduction of the Scanning screen. The components of this screen are described below. Scan Progress Before scanning begins, the system must prepare itself. As it does so, it displays in the scan progress area the steps it is taking. -
Page 32: Image Area
Sprite User's Manual Image Area The image area contains images produced in real time by the scanning process. -
Page 33: Scan Review Screen
Components Scan Review Screen This screen allows you to view the status of the various scan types (i.e., reconstruction, system calibration, or validation), to access the results of the scan, and to manipulate the scan's raw images. When the scan is complete, you may tap the associated arrow in the table to see the full results. -
Page 34: Image Area
Sprite User's Manual Image Area The image area contains the raw images produced by the scan. This is an image of an aluminum part. This is an image of the calibration phantom. Note: These images can be examined and manipulated while reconstruction occurs. -
Page 35: Scan/Reconstruction Table
Components The column headings include: GUID - Global Unique Identifier Operation - messages generated by the FlashCT- DPS software regarding the reconstruction Description - description of the scan entered by the user Comment - system-generated text that displays what reconstruction action is taking place Scan/Reconstruction Table This table contains and provides access to the scan and all of the reconstruction information, as well as system calibration and validation reports. -
Page 36: Copy
Sprite User's Manual Copy Tap the Copy button to copy the scan data to a different active drive (such as a USB flash drive). When you tap the button, the list of active drives appears. Select the drive to which you want the copy sent. You will be asked to confirm your intention. A dialog box indicates the status of the copy. -
Page 37: Guid
Components When the system calibration or validation is complete, the Preview Image area is colored white to indicate a successful validation and red to indicate an unsuccessful one. Tap the Report button in the upper right corner to generate the full report. Note: When reconstruction is under way, the gears in the Background Processing icon in the lower right corner of the screen are in motion. -
Page 38: Processing Setup Screen
Sprite User's Manual Processing Setup Screen The Processing Setup screen allows you to choose settings for in-depth reconstructions. Among these settings is Region of Interest. With this setting you may designate a subvolume to reconstruct. To start the processing, fill out the reconstruction processing settings (set the region of interest, update the description, select the data type and resolution, etc.), and then tap the Start... - Page 39 Components Automatic ROI A region of interest will automatically appear as a red box over a portion of the image. Adjusting the ROI If you would like to adjust the ROI, tap the image with the ROI you would like to adjust and the surrounding box will be highlighted in yellow.
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Page 40: Estimated Processing Time
Estimated Processing Time The estimated processing time is computed from data characteristics and from your settings. Processed Data Type Processed Data Type indicates the types of reconstruction jobs Sprite will produce. • Volume – produces an internal view from the slices •... -
Page 41: Resolution
Components Resolution The resolution setting is used to resolve (similar to zooming in) a small detail of a whole item. The higher the resolution setting, the better the quality of imaging (therefore, a longer processing time). Processing Button After choosing the settings for the image reconstruction, tap the Start Processing button to begin the reconstruction processing. -
Page 42: Results Screen
This is a reproduction of the Results screen. The components of this screen are described below. Note: If you would like to conduct image analysis and manipulation beyond what we offer on Sprite, you may install IMTEC's ILUMAVision Industrial software on another workstation. ILUMAVision is personal computer–based imaging software that provides two- and three- dimensional visualization and analysis, as well as various multi-planar reconstruction (MPR) functions. -
Page 43: Surface Export
Components Volume (or STL) Reconstruction Viewing Techniques Follow the same techniques for viewing and manipulating preview and raw images. Surface Export All scans and data derived from them – including reconstructions, surface (or "PLY) files and volume (or "STL") files – are automatically saved in the active data drive. To copy a scan's surface file to another drive, tap the drive's name in the Export surface to drive list. -
Page 44: Results Screen - Calibrations And Validations
Measurement of Computed Tomography (CT) System Performance. The system calibration and validation reports are essentially identical. Both provide information about how Sprite's imaging system is operating. The difference is that the validation report is based on more intensive testing. If your report has a red background, the calibration or validation failed. (Failure also is indicated by a red box in the scan table.) If your system calibration or validation fails, please contact... - Page 45 Components General Information The general information lists the specifics of the calibration including the part, system, and date. Cylinder Diameter The cylinder diameter lists the actual diameter, the measured cylinder diameter, and the difference between the two. Spatial Calibration The spatial calibration analyzes the geometrical sharpness of the image. Geometrical blurriness limits the ability to image an object's fine structural detail.
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Page 46: Locate A Scan Screen
Sprite User's Manual Locate a Scan Screen The Locate a Scan screen allows you to: • search for scans by entering identifying information, • access scan data for viewing and reconstruction, • copy, move, and delete scans, and • access the system calibration and validation history. -
Page 47: Search Button
Components Scrolling is also available by tapping on the up or down arrow or dragging the bar in the column on the left side of the table. Search Button You may conduct an advanced search for scans (with or without reconstructions), system calibrations or validations by entering details of a scan you would like to find. -
Page 48: Table Settings Button
Sprite User's Manual Search results are displayed in the table. Table Settings Button The Table Settings button opens a dialog box that allows you to choose which columns are displayed in the table on the Locate a Scan screen. Select the check box next to the column headings you would like to see, and then tap Close to enable your changes. -
Page 49: Background Processing Screen
Components Background Processing Screen The Background Processing screen allows you to: • view the status of active reconstruction jobs, • view the list of pending reconstruction jobs, and • abort active and pending reconstruction jobs. The Background Processing component can be accessed by tapping the Reconstruction button on any screen. -
Page 50: Utilities Screen
This is a reproduction of the Utilities page. The components of this screen are described below. System Sleep Button When Sprite is not in use, you may deactivate the system. Deactivating the system, or putting it into System Sleep, allows you to lower power consumption without powering off the machine. -
Page 51: System Shutdown Button
System Shutdown Button To power off the entire Sprite system, tap the System Shutdown button. Confirm or stop the shutdown in the confirmation window. Note: If you shut down the system all the programs that are running will stop, and you may lose... -
Page 52: Storage Device Management Button
(a USB flash drive, for instance) for use on another workstation. To determine or change the location, or data drive, of the stored data in Sprite, you may tap the Storage Device Management button. - Page 53 Components This is a reproduction of the Storage Device Management screen. The components of this screen are described below. Active Data Drives Active data drives are those assigned to store scan data. (For information on the assignment of drives, see Detected Storage Devices.) You may name each assigned data drive.
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Page 54: Network Configuration Button
To test and approve a drive, tap on the drive's name and you will be asked to confirm your actions. Sprite will run a performance test on the drive. If the drive is capable of storing scan information it will appear in the Active Data Drives. - Page 55 (LAN). The Sprite installer will configure your system for networking and internet connectivity. If Sprite is networked to the internet, you will be issued a web site to view the scans and their accompanying files online (from another workstation).
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Page 56: One Touch Scan Setup Button
Sprite User's Manual Revert Button To clear information entered and revert to the previous settings, tap the Revert button. One Touch Scan Setup Button To create default scan settings, which allow you to take advantage of One Touch Scan, tap the One Touch Scan Setup button. -
Page 57: Submit Trouble Ticket Button
Submit Trouble Ticket Button Trouble tickets help IMTEC technical support staff to diagnose and correct any problems you may encounter when using Sprite. These tickets contain not only your description of the problem, but also additional internally generated system/process information. - Page 58 Sprite. These tickets contain not only your description of a problem, but also additional internally generated system/process information. This screen allows you to create and submit a trouble ticket. By default, trouble tickets are stored on the active data drive, but you have other options, as well.
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Page 59: Reset Processing Engine Button
To save the ticket to the active drive tap/select the box next to Keep a local copy. Submit Button Tap the Submit button to save and/or export the trouble ticket. Reset Processing Engine Button IMTEC recommends creating a trouble ticket and contacting technical support to efficiently resolve software and hardware problems. -
Page 60: Reset System Board Service Button
Sprite User's Manual Reset System Board Service Button IMTEC recommends creating a trouble ticket and contacting technical support to efficiently resolve software and hardware problems. This specific system reset service affects the central circuit board. It is available but should be used only after speaking with tech support. -
Page 61: System Status Screen
The System Status screen indicates the status of the hardware, mechanical, and software systems and alerts you to any errors. Sprite's various colored light bulbs and gauges serve as visual indicators of the overall system status and the status of individual mechanical and software components. These indicators appear not only on the System Status screen, but throughout the Sprite interface. -
Page 62: Primary Indicators
Log and Version Buttons Tap the Log button to display the software log. Only errors and warnings will be displayed. Tap the Version button to display the version of software that is currently running in your Sprite machine. Note: The button that has been pressed and is actively displaying its corresponding information... -
Page 63: Secondary Indicators
Components Secondary Indicators The secondary indicators are identified with the smaller of the light bulbs on the System Status screen. Each of these indicators corresponds to a single-function component on the system board. Each bulb is labeled and can be one of four colors. Red Light –... -
Page 64: X-Ray System Maintenance Screen
X-rays being conditioned; you will be notified on the main screen if conditioning is necessary before you begin scanning. It is important to note that conditioning can be time consuming. IMTEC highly recommends setting automated conditioning to take place several hours before you intend to begin scanning. -
Page 65: Begin Detector Calibration Button
This can be especially useful if there are regular periods (e.g., several days) when the machine is idle. It is important to note that conditioning can be time consuming. IMTEC highly recommends setting automated conditioning to take place several hours before you intend to begin scanning. - Page 66 Sprite User's Manual To set your machine to automatically condition the X-rays and calibrate the detector on a schedule, tap the Scheduled Maintenance button. The switchboard and clock appear. You may set the time that you would like automatic conditioning and calibration to begin by tapping the plus and minus buttons next to the clock.
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Page 67: Common Elements
Components Common Elements Abort Button Tap the Abort button to stop a scan. The button turns red, the X-rays turn off, and the scan stops. To move away from the current screen (to begin another scan, for instance), use the navigation buttons. -
Page 68: Navigation Buttons
Sprite User's Manual To increase the speed of the rotation, tap the plus sign. To decrease the speed of the rotation, tap the minus sign. To stop the image in a specific "position", tap the Pause button. Level To adjust the contrast or the brightness of the image (also known as the window width and window level, respectively), tap the Level button. -
Page 69: Turn X-Rays Off Button
Components Tap this button to move back to the previous screen. Tap this button to move back to the home screen. Turn X-rays Off Button The Turn X-rays Off button appears when the X-ray source is active (you can tell when the X-ray source is active because the X-ray icon and the "X-ray On"... -
Page 70: Scan Identification
Sprite User's Manual Scan Identification The Begin a New Scan, Scanning, Scan Review and Results screens allow you to enter information to identify a scan. The identifying fields are Scan Name, Scan Description, and Who Did the Scan. You can enter identifying information by tapping in the box associated with a field's name. The keyboard appears (if it is not already on the screen). -
Page 71: Kilovolts Icon
Components Kilovolts Icon This icon indicates the force of electricity being supplied to the X-ray source. Milliamperes Icon This icon indicates the strength of electricity that is being supplied to the X-ray source. Status Light and Message The light bulb indicates the status of the mechanical and hardware system. Combined with the text message, it alerts you the status of the machine and relays any errors. -
Page 72: Temperature Gauge
Sprite User's Manual Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates the temperature of the X-ray tube. If the temperature of the tube exceeds the allowable limit, the light will turn red on the gauge and the X-ray is automatically shut off. -
Page 73: Trefoil
Components Note: You can turn off X-rays in several ways. For more information, see Safety. Trefoil A radiation trefoil is permanently affixed to each button that activates X-rays. -
Page 75: Technical Support
Technical Support If you have encountered a problem, please contact IMTEC for technical support. Email: support@imtecimaging.com Toll-Free 800-879-9799 Phone: Note: Our toll-free telephone numbers do not work from outside of the United States Phone: 505-661-3000 Fax: 505-662-5179 International 001-505-661-3000 Phone:...