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Hardware Guide for the DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System Publication No. AF0118 2018-03-27 Supersedes: 2018-01-22...
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Contents 1 Overview ......................1-1 Preface ............................1-1 About this Guide ......................... 1-1 Related Documentation ......................1-2 Intended Audience ........................1-2 Indications for Use ........................1-2 Usability ............................1-2 Training ............................1-2 Safe Operation Precautions ......................1-3 Safety and Warning Symbols ...................... 1-3 2 Product Description ...................
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Reporting Unusual Conditions ....................5-6 Replacing the Batteries........................ 5-6 General Safety Information ......................5-7 6 Technical Specifications ..................6-1 7 Troubleshooting ....................7-1 Service and Support ........................7-2 Device Identification ........................7-2 Procedure for Firmware Upgrade ....................7-2 8 Appendix A......................8-1 Optional Parts ..........................
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Overview Related Documentation • DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System Safety and Regulatory Information • DirectView Online Help Topics and DirectView Software User Release Notes • DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System User Release Notes • DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System Installation Guide •...
DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System Preventative Maintenance Guide, and DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System Site Specification Guide. Safety and Warning Symbols For symbols that may be used for marking on this equipment, see DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System Safety and Regulatory Information. AF0118 | 2018-03-27...
Radiography (DR) with Carestream-supported detectors (see Section 2.1.10). The DRX- Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System incorporates the tools required for acquiring medical diagnostic images outside of a standard X-ray room. The DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System is an all-inclusive mobile X-ray system, providing: •...
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Product Description source. The battery drawer is field-removable with the use of a tool. Only trained service personnel are to remove the battery tray The battery life allows for taking up to 40 exposures without charging. This assumes fully-charged batteries and various techniques. Note In order to ensure that the cart is always ready to take images, it should be placed on charge whenever it is not in use.
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Product Description Charge level LEDs Battery symbol LED Mains supply plugged LED Charging LED Behavior Charge Battery Mains Supply LED Bar Behavior Level Symbol LED Plugged LED <20% Bar 1 FLASH Bar 1 ON, Bar 2 – [20% 35%) FLASH Bar 1,2 ON, Bar 3 –...
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Product Description Discharging LED Behavior Charge LED Bar Battery Level Behavior Symbol LED – [95% 100%) Bar 1-7 ON – Bar 1-6 ON [80% 95%) – [65% 80%) Bar 1-5 ON – Bar 1-4 ON [50% 65%) – [35% 50%) Bar 1-3 ON –...
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Product Description Operator Interface The system includes: • Primary touchscreen monitor on the cart – 39.6 cm (15.6 in.). • Barcode scanner – this is an option. • Proximity card reader that scans a radio frequency identification (RFID) badge to identify the operator for logon security –...
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Detector battery charger Important Only charge Carestream detector batteries in the battery charging area. In order to charge a detector battery, insert it into the charging slot so that the battery connectors are facing downwards.
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Product Description Important The system must be plugged into mains power to enable detector battery charging. Shutting down the system using the power button disables detector battery charging. Detector Battery Charging LED Behavior Charge Level Charging LED Bar Behavior <20% No bars on <20% First bar flashing...
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DRX Core 4343C Detector • DRX 2530C Flat Panel Detectors (FPDs) can only be paired to one cart at a time as long as Carestream-nominated procedures are followed. Refer to the instructions for use for the particular detector being utilized. Accessories •...
While most of the components will be intuitive to an experienced radiographer, please review the parts diagrams in this document so you become familiar with the naming conventions used by Carestream Health, which are standardized throughout all of the documentation.
6. Touchscreen assembly With the arm docked, the DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System has dimensions of 1276 mm height x 583 mm width x 1371 mm length. Undocked, the arm has a reach of 2123 mm, with an axial reach of 758 mm.
Operation and Use Cart Maneuverability and Positioning The extreme lightweight design of the DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System makes it simple and easy to position and treat patients at the bedside. “Deadman” brakes, released via a streamlined switch on each cart handle, mean the cart is always braked unless the user pushes on the cart handles.
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Operation and Use Caution Check for potential obstacles prior to moving the cart using the “inch” feature. Brakes can be released manually to allow the cart to be moved in cases of lower battery power. The manual release lever is located directly above the kickplate. 1.
Operation and Use Environmental Requirements and Infection Control The DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System and all its components will perform to specifications when operated in normal use under the least favorable combination of the following temperature and humidity specifications. Environment...
Operation and Use Arm and Tube Head Assembly The arm assembly is a spring and gas damper counterbalanced manual four-bar linkage assembly, allowing the head to be positioned with zero-gravity stability for patient treatment, without the need for electromechanical braking, and without overloading the operator.
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Operation and Use 1. Elbow 2. Forearm 3. Wrist 4. Humerus The arm assembly holds the tube head assembly, collimator, and X-ray tube, and allows dynamic positioning of the head in multiple axes. AF0118 | 2018-03-27...
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Operation and Use Caution Potential trap points in the arm module Caution Do not lean or push on the arm or the head when deployed as doing so may cause the cart to become unstable. AF0118 | 2018-03-27...
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Operation and Use Caution Only deploy the arm while the cart is on a flat surface as unintended arm movement may result if the arm is extended on an inclined surface. Press the orange head handle button to deploy the arm. The arm is deployed by releasing the arm lock via a docking release switch conveniently positioned on the head handle, then the arm assembly can be lifted up and away using the head handle or collimator “tusks”, and then taken into a position appropriate to...
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Operation and Use 1. Brake release toggle switch 6. Collimator light (LBD) button 2. Focal spot indicator 7. Collimator adjustment knobs 3. Head release switch 8. SID Measure tape 4. Protractors 9. Provision for pediatric filter 5. Provision for DAP meter The collimator has single transverse and longitudinal crosshairs on the output aperture for indication of patient alignment.
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Operation and Use Insert the pediatric filter into this slot until it stops. The collimator is manually positioned by means of handle “tusks”, which also house the collimator LBD on/off switch, and is rotatable through +/- 110 degrees. Collimator blades are provided to adjust the exposure field in the horizontal (x) and vertical (y) axes, controlled by manual dials on the collimator tusks.
Operation and Use Exposure Factors and the X-ray Tube Feather-light touch positioning of the X-ray tube head is possible due to the use of Carbon Nano Tube X-ray technology that allows the X-ray tube to weigh just 1.1 kg, in comparison to conventional tubes of similar performance weighing over 20 kg.
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Operation and Use Exposure is controlled via a wired exposure switch, which allows the operator to stand in excess of 2.0 m (6.56 ft.) from the unit while an exposure is taking place, or using an optional wireless exposure switch that has an operating range of up to 10.0 m (38.2 ft.).
Operation and Use Time Cycle between Exposures The cool-down time between the first and second exposures, and second and third exposures, is 30 seconds. The cool-down time between the third and fourth exposures is 120 seconds. The below image depicts this concept. seconds seconds seconds...
Operation and Use Component Descriptions The arm assembly is a two component arm that holds the tube head assembly, collimator handles, and the X-ray tube. The arm assembly allows dynamic positioning 240 degrees in each direction. To deploy the arm, release the arm lock by pressing the docking release switch on the tube head handle.
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The proximity card reader scans an RFID badge to identify the operator for logon security. Carestream offers optional proximity badges if needed, or some facilities may use their own models. RFIDs will need to be configured to the unit for use.
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USB connectors are located on the right-hand side of the cart. If the network is not functioning, an image can be delivered from the DRX-Revolution Nano to a PACS using a USB device.
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Maximum Anode Heat Content = 300 kHU Normal operation of the DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System is considered to be 60 exposures in a 24-hour period. The tube has an IEC focal spot range from 0.9 mm to 1.9 mm equivalent at 0.1 X-ray Tube mm increments.
Operating the System This chapter includes basic directions for driving the cart, docking and deploying the arm, and logging on and off. Caution The System is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics or a mixture of flammable anesthetics with air, nitrous oxide, or oxygen concentrations above 25% at one atmosphere (14.7 psi) or partial pressures above 27.5 kPa (4 psi).
Operating the System Dock and Deploy the Arm Dock Fully compress the arm, align the arm latch over the dock receiver, and lower the arm until it locks in place. Deploy To release the arm lock and raise the arm from the receiver, press the arm lock release button on the tube head handle.
Power Button Operation The system uses a “soft-off” style power button, which may operate differently than other Carestream products. Pressing the power button to shut down the system will put the system into a standby, low-power consumption state. Mains battery charging and brake release using the buttons on the handles remain available in standby.
Regulatory issues, see the DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System Safety and Regulatory Information, which accompanies the publications for your system. With Each Occurrence of Patient Contact To ensure that the DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System continues to provide quality performance, periodically clean the exterior. Caution Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the equipment.
Maintenance and Safety Information Caution Do not use cleaning agents like ammonia. These may degrade or discolor the unit. Caution Do not use a regular vacuum cleaner as it generates static electricity that can damage the unit. You can use a battery powered vacuum on the exterior except for the touchscreen monitor. Follow the instructions for cleaning each of these components: •...
Maintenance and Safety Information System On/Off Button The easiest cleaning method is to use a screen cleaner kit that includes antistatic wipes. Spray the cleaning solution on a wipe (do not spray the solution directly on the monitor screen), and then rub it gently across the screen. If necessary, finish cleaning the touchscreen with a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe off any moisture.
Refer to the documentation accompanying the detector for information on cleaning the detector or detector battery wall. Cleaning the Plastic Components Most of the DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System exterior is plastic and painted carbon fiber. Important Turn off the power to the cart before cleaning.
Maintenance and Safety Information Cleaning the Arm Handle the painted arm assembly with care to avoid striking any object, which may chip the paint. You can clean the arm using any of these methods: Use a battery-powered vacuum with a soft nozzle to remove the dust and dirt. Pay particular attention to corners and side grooves, where build-up of dirt and residue can occur.
Maintenance and Safety Information Caution No system service or maintenance can be conducted whilst the unit is in use with a patient. Important The power cord can be replaced by an authorized service provider. Periodically or as needed Clean the equipment. Recalibrate the touchscreen.
Maintenance and Safety Information Caution This product contains lead. Disposal of components that contain these materials are regulated due to environmental conditions. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. Caution The flat panel display in this system contains mercury. Disposal is regulated due to environmental considerations.
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Do not use the machine on an unstable surface, or one that is inclined more than 5 °. Install the machine only on a surface that can withstand the weight of the machine. Caution Carestream Health is responsible for the effect on basic safety, reliability and performance of the DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System only if: •...
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Maintenance and Safety Information Caution Use of this equipment adjacent to other equipment should be avoided because it could result in improper operation. If such use is necessary, this equipment and the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are operating normally. Caution Portable RF communication equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 in.) to any part of the DRX-...
Can stop and hold its position on an incline of 5 ° Cart Caution Do not park or leave the DRX-Revolution Nano unattended on an incline. The unit may roll. Weight 100 kg (220 lb) Projection radiography range of 40 – 110 kV. Single transverse and longitudinal crosshairs on the output aperture.
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Technical Specifications Collimator light The collimator LBD source provides an average luminance 160 Lux at 100 beam diaphragm and visual aids Refer to CFR, Title 21, Volume 8, 1020.31, (d)(2)(ii). Intel® Core™ Core i5 or better OS: Windows Memory: 8 GB minimum Computer I/O: 1 Ethernet, 2 USB ports Storage: Can store up to 1700 images...
Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action • Check the battery level indicators. The system does not start • Make sure all applicable switches on the system are on. • If the problem persists, contact your authorized Service Provider. • Power down the system and power up the system again. During startup, one of the tasks in the Startup screen •...
150 Verona Street Rochester, NY, USA 14608 1-800-431-7278 Elsewhere in the world, contact Carestream Health, Inc. in your country. Device Identification All device identification is located on the right side of the cart on the Compliance Plate and the Mod Plate Below. Please quote this information when seeking service and support.
Optional Parts Dose Area Product (DAP) DAP is available as an option DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System. The DAP is configured and calibrated via the monitor display for the use of a DAP measurement chamber and additional filters. The X-ray tube will support DAP with automatic population.
Publication History Version Date Changes 2017-02-10 Approved but not released 2017-12-18 • Changed document format • Updated information throughout 2018-01-22 Made minor corrections to address several technical and grammatical errors 2018-03-27 Updated Indications for Use to specify that the system should not be used for mammography AF0118 | 2018-03-27...