Page 1 Installation and operation guide for ™ Advantage IAGNOSTIC ™ Advantage OSIMETRY ™ Advantage with 50 sheet SmartFeeder™ and 100 sheet SmartFeeder™ Serial Numbers 300000 to 339999...
Page 2 1. Cut along dotted line at left. Herndon, VA 20170 USA 2. Fill in. Phone: 1-703-471-7070 Fax: 1-703-471-7665 3. Make a copy for your records. E-mail: medtech@vidar.com 4. E-mail or fax to VIDAR. Date ___________________________ System integrator information System integrator administrative contact Name Title Company name Telephone no.
Page 3 Product information What product are you registering? (Select only one) VXR-12 Plus TeleradPRO plus: IERRA IERRA DiagnosticPRO Single film feeder Single film feeder DiagnosticPRO plus Multi-film feeder Multi-film feeder What is the product’s serial number? __________________________________________ What is the SCSI ID? ___________________ How is the SCSI termination set? On Off Where is this film digitizer installed? (Or where will it be installed?) Hospital...
Page 4 End user information End user administrative contact Name Title Company name Telephone no. E-mail address Fax no. End user technical contact Name Title Company name Telephone no. E-mail address Fax no.
Page 6 United States or other countries. NOTE The VIDAR digitizers are used to digitize radiographs (X-ray film) or other transparent targets. When the digitizer is used to digitize radiographic films, the digital image is intended for use in primary, secondary and over reading applications.
Page 7 Product compliance testing was conducted using VIDAR shielded cables. Modifications to the digitizer or the VIDAR shielded cables or the use of cables other than those available from VIDAR could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 8 Safety and compliance information MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND MECHANICAL HAZARDS ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL60601-1, IEC60601-1 AND CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1 5RA9 ™ Advantage, D ™ Advantage and C ™ Advantage IAGNOSTIC OSIMETRY carry the CE mark, issued by BSI This product’s function and intended use is as an X-ray Film Digitizer.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents ™ Advantage ™ Advantage Installation IAGNOSTIC OSIMETRY Guide........................7 Unpacking ..........................8 1. Look for damage ....................8 2. Unpack the shipping carton................9 3. Unpack the accessory box ................10 4. Unwrap......................12 5. Identify the components ...................13 6. If anything is missing..................14 7. Activate your product warranty.................14 Setting up.........................15 Identify important features..................16 Assemble the digitizer ..................17...
Page 10 2. Configure the SCSI BIOS ................55 Installing SCSI drivers ....................59 Installing USB drivers .....................67 USB interface requirements .................67 Updating a previous VIDAR STI driver installation ..........68 Installing the USB drivers..................69 Updating the VIDAR Toolkit....................79 Advantage Series Operating Guide ..............83 ™ Advantage and D ™...
Page 11 ™ Advantage Cleaning the Auto-Feed Roller and Suction Cups only] ........................99 Cleaning the diffuser [all Advantage models].............102 Replacing the lamp cartridge [all Advantage models]........106 Troubleshooting ......................107 Reading the LEDs ....................107 In case of difficulty....................111 Weights and dimensions ....................114 SCSI information and troubleshooting guide ............
Page 12: Diagnostic Pro ™ Advantage Dosimetry Pro ™ Advantage Installation Guide
™ Advantage IAGNOSTIC ™ Advantage OSIMETRY Installation Guide...
Page 13: Unpacking
Unpacking 1. Look for damage Before unpacking the film digitizer, examine the shipping carton for damage. If the carton is damaged, notify the shipper immediately. IMPORTANT: Save the carton and all packing materials. If you need to ship the digitizer later, you must repack it using the original wire ties, plastic bags, foam supports and cartons.
Page 14: Unpack The Shipping Carton
2. Unpack the shipping carton Remove items from the shipping carton in the order shown below. Upper foam support Note: For clarity, this illustration does not show the plastic bags surrounding Feeder the digitizer and feeder. Digitizer base Accessory box Leave in box: lower foam support Shipping carton...
Page 15: Unpack The Accessory Box
3. Unpack the accessory box a. Remove these items from the accessory box: Film support bar in padded bag (bag not shown) Power cord SCSI cable Documentation in or USB cable* padded bag (bag not shown) Accessory box SCSI kit* *as specified at time of order...
Page 16 b. Then remove these items from the accessory box: Cardboard retainer Note: For clarity, this illustration does not show Exit tray the plastic bag surrounding the exit tray. Stand Accessory box...
Page 17: Unwrap
4. Unwrap a. Unwrap all items. b. Remove the foam block from the rear of the digitizer base: IMPORTANT: Save the carton and all packing materials. If you need to ship the digitizer later, you must repack it using the original wire ties, plastic bags, foam supports and cartons.
Page 18: Identify The Components
5. Identify the components Item Digitizer base Exit tray Film feeder Film support bar Stand Power cord: 115V (p/n 4043-001) or 230V (p/n 2104-006) Important Safety Information card (on film feeder) Quick setup card Digitizer base Film feeder Film support bar Stand Exit tray Other items* (see footnote)
Page 19: If Anything Is Missing
Immediately contact your VIDAR supplier. 7. Activate your product warranty Complete the warranty information/customer survey form at the back of this manual and mail it to VIDAR Systems Corp. If your digitizer needs service, this information should be on file at VIDAR.
Page 20: Setting Up
Setting up The digitizer must be placed on a counter or tabletop. SAFETY WARNING Never place the digitizer on the floor. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 21: Identify Important Features
ON/OFF switch SCSI ID switch (a rocker switch) SCSI termination switch Press I to turn power ON. USB port Press 0 to turn power OFF. Power entry module Digitizer base, rear view Power entry module VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 22: Assemble The Digitizer
2. Place the digitizer base on the stand as shown below. Tighten the thumbscrews on the bottom of the stand to secure it to the digitizer. Front view Side view Thumbscrews (2) Longer portion toward front *Vent in bottom of base must be over cutout in stand VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 23 Also note the connector on the bottom of the feeder. It mates to the connector on top of the digitizer base. Top ends of long screws Feeder, rear view Long screw Short screw Long screw Feeder, bottom view Connector VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 24 Screws You may need to move the feeder slightly to get the screws started in the holes. Tighten each screw a few turns, then repeat until all are finger tight. VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 25 4. Install the exit tray by hooking it over the notched plastic edge just below the rollers. When the exit tray is properly positioned, it will be parallel to the roller shaft. Roller shaft Exit tray Properly installed exit tray VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 26 Holes in film feeder Film support bar Front of film feeder Curved portion of film support bar Front of film feeder IMPORTANT: Do not lift or carry the digitizer using the film support bar. VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 27 Conectando el cable SCSI con la computadora prendida puede causar daño al equipo o a su computadora. Warnung Vor dem Installieren den Computer und angeschlossene Geräte ausschalten. Durch Anschluß des SCSI Kabels an angeschaltete Geräte können ernsthafte Schäden entstehen. VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 28: Connect The Power Cord
2. Connect the other end of the power cord to a grounded power outlet. Note: The film digitizer has an auto-sensing power supply. When you apply power, the digitizer will detect the voltage and set itself for proper operation. VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 29: Where To Go From Here
If the digitizer will be connected via a SCSI interface, continue the installation using the following sequence of sections in this manual: “VIDAR Drivers and Toolkit CD and Driver Information” “SCSI Settings” “Installing SCSI hardware” “Installing SCSI Drivers”...
Page 30: Cad Pro ™ Advantage Installation Guide
™ Advantage Installation Guide VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 31: Unpacking
IMPORTANT: Save the carton and all packing materials. If you need to ship the digitizer later, you must repack it using the original wire ties, plastic bags, foam supports and cartons. Instructions for repacking are provided in “Appendix: Packing the film digitizer for shipment.” VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 32: Unpack The Shipping Carton
Remove items from the shipping carton in the order shown below. Upper foam support Note: For clarity, this illustration does not show Feeder the plastic bags surrounding the digitizer and feeder. Digitizer base Accessory box Leave in box: lower foam support Shipping carton VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 33: Unpack The Accessory Box
3. Unpack the accessory box a. Remove these items from the accessory box: Power cord SCSI cable Documentation or USB cable* package Accessory box SCSI kit* *optional VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 34 Then remove these items from the accessory box: Cardboard retainer Note: For clarity, this illustration does not show the plastic bag surrounding Exit tray the exit tray. Accessory box VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 35: Unwrap
4. Unwrap a. Unwrap all items. b. Remove the foam block from the rear of the digitizer base: c. Locate the foam wedge on the bottom of the feeder. Wedge VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 36 IMPORTANT: Save the carton and all packing materials. If you need to ship the digitizer later, you must repack it using the original wire ties, plastic bags, foam supports and cartons. Instructions for repacking are provided in “Appendix: Packing the film digitizer for shipment.” VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 37: Identify The Components
SCSI cable: 6 foot MMD-50 to SCSI 68-pin male (p/n 4270) USB cable: 6 foot (p/n 4618) *You will receive either a SCSI kit and SCSI cable or a USB cable, as specified at time of order. VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 38: If Anything Is Missing
Immediately contact your VIDAR supplier. 7. Activate your product warranty Complete the warranty information/customer survey form at the back of this manual and mail it to VIDAR Systems Corp. If your digitizer needs service, this information should be on file at VIDAR.
Page 39: Setting Up
Setting up The digitizer must be placed on a cart, counter or tabletop. SAFETY WARNING Never place the digitizer on the floor. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 40: Identify Important Features
ON/OFF switch SCSI ID switch (a rocker switch) SCSI termination switch Press I to turn power ON. USB port Press 0 to turn power OFF. Power entry module Digitizer base, rear view Power entry module VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 41: Assemble The Digitizer
Assemble the digitizer 1. Place the digitizer base on a solid, flat surface (such as a table). VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 42 Also note the connector on the bottom of the feeder. It mates to the connector on top of the digitizer base. Top ends of long screws Feeder, rear view Long screw Short screw Long screw Feeder, bottom view Connector VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 43 Screws You may need to move the feeder slightly to get the screws started in the holes. Tighten each screw a few turns, then repeat until all are finger tight. VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 44 3. Install the exit tray by hooking it over the notched plastic edge just below the rollers. When the exit tray is properly positioned, it will be parallel to the roller shaft. Roller shaft Exit tray Properly installed exit tray VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 45: Connect The Power Cord
2. Connect the other end of the power cord to a grounded power outlet. Note: The film digitizer has an auto-sensing power supply. When you apply power, the digitizer will detect the voltage and set itself for proper operation. VIDAR C Advantage Installation Guide...
Page 46: Where To Go From Here
If the digitizer will be connected via a SCSI interface, continue the installation using the following sequence of sections in this manual: “VIDAR Drivers and Toolkit CD and Driver Information” “SCSI Settings” “Installing SCSI hardware” “Installing SCSI Drivers”...
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Page 48: Interfacing Guide
Interfacing Guide VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 49 VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 50: Vidar Drivers And Toolkit Installation
About the STI drivers Previously, most system integrators built their scanning applications for VIDAR digitizers based on either the VIDAR SCSI Toolkit or the ActiveX control (based on the SCSI Toolkit). VIDAR’s SCSI Toolkit was based on Adaptec’s ASPI drivers. However, Adaptec™ is not supporting its ASPI drivers for Microsoft Windows™...
Page 51 No need to rely on unsupported ASPI-layer drivers from Adaptec™ for SCSI adapters. The VIDAR STI driver works with the new Toolkit (vscsi32.dll). The Toolkit was developed specifically to support the STI architecture: It is a direct replacement for previous vscsi32.dlls.
Page 52: Scsi Settings
Warnung Vor dem Installieren den Computer und angeschlossene Geräte ausschalten. Durch Anschluß des SCSI Kabels an angeschaltete Geräte können ernsthafte Schäden entstehen. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 53: If Necessary, Set The Digitizer's Scsi Id
Note: Do not set the switch to 0, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D or F. CAUTION: Do not force switch rotation. Do not use a large screwdriver to rotate the switch. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 54: If Necessary, Terminate The Scsi Bus
In this configuration, the digitizer must provide termination for the SCSI bus. The digitizer was set for SCSI bus termination at the factory. VIDAR strongly recommends that you not change the factory SCSI termination setting. Note: If you cannot install the digitizer at the end of a SCSI chain, please contact VIDAR Technical Support for instructions (+1.703.471.7070 or medtech@vidar.com).
Page 55: Connect The Scsi Cable To The Digitizer
Connect the SCSI cable to the digitizer Use only a shielded 1.8 meter (6 ft) VIDAR SCSI cable (part number 4270). This cable has a 68-pin high density connector that attaches to the digitizer, and a 50-pin connector that attaches to the SCSI adapter in the computer (to be installed later).
Page 56: Installing Scsi Hardware
Installing SCSI hardware A SCSI card (also known as a controller or host adapter) is required to enable the VIDAR film digitizer to communicate with your computer. VIDAR digitizers have been validated with the Adaptec™ 2930CU SCSI adapter card. Do not use other SCSI adapter cards. Ultra-wide SCSI adapters are not compatible with VIDAR film digitizers.
Page 57 Warnung Vor dem Installieren den Computer und angeschlossene Geräte ausschalten. Durch Anschluß des SCSI Kabels an angeschaltete Geräte können ernsthafte Schäden entstehen. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 58: Install The Scsi Card
Before handling the SCSI card, discharge your static electricity by touching a metal part on the computer chassis. e. Remove the SCSI Card from its anti-static packaging. Handle the card only by its edges. continued VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 59 When properly seated, the gold fingers along the bottom of the card should hardly show g. Secure the SCSI card with the expansion slot screw you removed in step c. h. Replace the cover on the computer. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 60: Configure The Scsi Bios
Solid green, but slow flashing Center LED Digitizer status when digitizer is busy Bottom LED Power status Solid green Note: For more information about LED states, see “Appendix: troubleshooting,” later in this manual. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 61 ARROW within a screen. When you have selected the desired option, press ENTER 2. In the Options menu (see below), select the Configure/View Host Adapter Settings option, then press ENTER VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 62 4. You will see SCSI Device ID #s 0 to 7. Initiate Sync Negotiation will be set to Yes or No. Set them all to No. Set Maximum Sync Transfer Rate to 10.0 for all. Press to exit this screen. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 63 5. Select Advanced Configuration Options (see below) and press ENTER 6. Select Host Adapter Bios. Set to Disabled. 7. Press , then SAVE SETTINGS, then REBOOT. NEXT: Go to “Installing SCSI drivers” VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 64: Installing Scsi Drivers
1. Be sure the digitizer is turned OFF, and is NOT connected to the PC. Wait until you are prompted to connect the digitizer. 2. Turn on the PC. 3. Insert the VIDAR Drivers and Toolkit Installation CD into the CD- ROM. The installer should launch automatically. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 65 CD drive icon under My Computer in Windows™ Explorer. 4. In the first screen, click Install Software. 5. In the next screen, click Install Digitizer Driver. 6. You will see a message that the InstallShield Wizard is starting. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 66 7. In the InstallShield Welcome screen, click Next. 8. If you are updating from older VIDAR SCSI drivers, you will see the message below. Click Yes. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 67 9. In the License Agreement window, activate the I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. 10. In the Ready to Install the Program window, click Install. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 68 In the ...Installation Complete window, activate No, I will restart my computer later, then click Finish. 13. Shut down the computer. Leave the VIDAR CD in the CD drive. 14. Earlier, you connected VIDAR SCSI cable part number 4270 to the digitizer.
Page 69 For Windows™ 2000 Professional: Start > Settings > Control Panel > Scanners and Cameras 20. In the device window, right-click Vidar Film Digitizer, then click Properties in the pop-up menu. 21. In the VIDAR Film Digitizer Properties window, click the VIDAR Properties tab.
Page 70 The digitizer firmware is changed The digitizer is switched to another SCSI ID The driver files are placed on the local hard disk during digitizer installation, so that the driver CD should not be needed. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 71 NEXT: Go to “Updating the VIDAR Toolkit” VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 72: Installing Usb Drivers
USB 2.0 peripheral can be used with a USB 1.1 port. That combination may be possible for other devices, but the operating system will not recognize the VIDAR digitizer if it is connected to a USB 1.1 port.
Page 73: Updating A Previous Vidar Sti Driver Installation
Updating a previous VIDAR STI driver installation If older VIDAR STI drivers are installed on this computer, you must first remove them, then perform a clean driver installation. To remove older drivers: 1. For Windows™ XP Professional: Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware >...
Page 74: Installing The Usb Drivers
– Remove or Repair. Select Repair and continue with the process. After completing this process, you will no longer need the CD if the digitizer is moved to another USB port. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 75 2. Turn on the PC. 3. Insert the VIDAR Drivers and Toolkit Installation CD into the CD- ROM. The installer should launch automatically. If the installer does not launch automatically, double-click the appropriate CD drive icon under My Computer in Windows™...
Page 76 5. In the next screen, click Install Digitizer Driver. 6. You will see a message that the InstallShield Wizard is starting. 7. In the InstallShield Welcome screen, click Next. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 77 8. If you are updating from older VIDAR SCSI drivers, you will see the message below. Click Yes. 9. In the License Agreement window, activate the I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 78 10. In the Ready to Install the Program window, click Install. 11. The Setup Status window will appear. Wait while the files are installed. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 79 Next. If the computer is running Windows™ 2000, activate the Install from a list or specific location option, then click Next. In the next screen (not shown), select the CD drive. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 80 16. The wizard will search for the USB driver files. 17. You may see a warning about Windows™ Logo Testing. Click Continue Anyway. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 81 18. The wizard will indicate that files are being installed. This may take a minute or so to complete. 19. When the wizard is finished installing the driver, click Finish. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 82 Printers and Other Hardware > Scanners and Cameras For Windows™ 2000 Professional: Start > Settings > Control Panel > Scanners and Cameras 21. In the device window, right-click Vidar Film Digitizer, then click Properties in the pop-up menu. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 83 22. In the VIDAR Film Digitizer Properties window, click the VIDAR Properties tab. Note that: The digitizer will report as “VXR-12” for backward compatibility. You may not see the same firmware and hardware version as shown in the window above.
Page 84: Updating The Vidar Toolkit
The scanning application must be installed before performing the Toolkit DLL Update. The Update Toolkit DLL feature on the VIDAR Drivers and Toolkit CD updates the scanning application with the current VIDAR Toolkit Dynamic Link Library (DLL). Check with the scanning application vendor to ensure that the scanning application has tested vscsi32.dll,...
Page 85 2. In the first screen, click Install Software. 3. In the next screen, click Update Toolkit DLL. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 86 5. When you see the message “Exiting, press any key to quit,” press any key or close the window by clicking the X in the upper right corner. 6. Remove the VIDAR Drivers and Toolkit Installation CD. IMPORTANT: You will need to update the tookit DLL if you: Uninstall or reinstall the drivers.
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Page 88: Advantage Series Operating Guide
Advantage Series Operating Guide VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 89: Operating
Auto film feeder Standard 25-film capacity (mixed sizes, no presorting) “Light box loading”: head-up, normal reading, left justified Width: 8" to 14" (20.3cm x 35.6cm) Length 8" to 17" (20.3cm x 43.2cm) Thickness: 0.006" to 0.010" (0.15mm to 0.51mm) VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 90 Auto film feeder Standard 25-film capacity (mixed sizes, no presorting) “Light box loading”: head-up, normal reading, left justified Width: 8" to 14" (20.3cm x 35.6cm) Length 8" to 17" (20.3cm x 43.2cm) Thickness: 0.006" to 0.010" (0.15mm to 0.51mm) VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 91: About Films
Do not load films more than 17" (43.2cm) long in the auto feeder. (See “Digitizing a single film,” later in this chapter, when loading films longer than 17".) VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 92: Basic Operating Instructions
For this reason, special precautions must be exercised (e.g., calibrating the software ruler and computer monitor) when taking measurements from digitized images. Please refer to the user’s manual for your digitizing software for more information. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 93: Digitizing A Single Film
This is normal operation. CAUTION: If the film is not staged properly, do not manually pull the film out of the digitizer. Instead, use the scanning application’s EJECT command to remove the film. continued VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 94 If images appear upside down, you may be able to set the default orientation in the scanning application. If this option isn’t available, then insert films into the digitizer upside down, as shown here. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 95: Digitizing Multiple Films
The blue bar has a lip and a groove on the top edge of the digitizer where the feeder is attached. Place a single film directly behind the blue bar. Note: If you are digitizing a single film, place the film BEHIND the blue bar. continued VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 96 If images appear upside down, you may be able to set the default orientation in the scanning application. If this option isn’t available, then insert films into the digitizer upside down, as shown here. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
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Page 98: Operating
32-bit mapped to 16-bit and 12-bit grayscale outputs Film sizes Fixed width: 24cm Length: 18cm or 30cm Thickness: 0.006" to 0.010" (0.15mm to 0.51mm) Auto film feeder 50 or 100-film capacity (mixed sizes) ”Light box loading”: head-up, normal reading VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 99: About Films
CAD system manufacturer. A typical sequence is shown below. Place a separator in each group. Use separators approved by the CAD system manufacturer. 18cm long x 24cm wide film stack 30cm long x 24cm wide film stack VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 100: Operating Instructions
For this reason, special precautions must be exercised (e.g., calibrating the software ruler and computer monitor) when taking measurements from digitized images. Please refer to the user’s manual for your digitizing software for more information. continued VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 101 7. Monitor the exit tray, and remove films periodically to prevent it from overfilling. The exit tray can hold up to 100 films. If it becomes overfilled, films may be damaged or jam in the digitizer. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 102: Advantage Series Other Information
Advantage Series Other Information VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 103: Preventive Maintenance
™ Advantage only] IAGNOSTIC OSIMETRY After extensive use, dust or lint particles may build up on the Auto-Feed Roller. VIDAR recommends cleaning the roller at least twice per year. Auto-Feed Roller Loop a piece of light adhesive tape (such as Scotch® Magic™...
Page 104: Cleaning The Auto-Feed Roller And Suction Cups [Cad Pro ™ Advantage Only]
After extensive use, dust or lint particles may build up on the Auto-Feed Roller and Suction Cups, and they must be cleaned to maintain reliable film feeding. VIDAR recommends cleaning the Auto-Feed Roller and Suction Cups at least twice per year. During cleaning, inspect the Suction Cups for wear.
Page 105 Suction Cups to prevent film feeding problems. Replacement Suction Cups (p/n 4533-001) can be ordered from VIDAR. 6. Clean the Suction Cups using an isopropyl wipe (VIDAR part number 4100). CAUTION: Do not use any type of cleaning solvent on the feed roller, as this could damage it and cause improper operation.
Page 106 8. Secure the faceplate to the feeder with the four captive screws. Tighten the screws a little at a time, in the order shown here: VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 107: Cleaning The Diffuser [All Advantage Models]
2. Open the door on the side of the digitizer base: Note: The door has a “door open” sensor. When the door is open, all processes— including calibration and scanning—will stop. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 108 4. Place the lamp cartridge on a flat surface with the diffuser facing up. 5. Clean the diffuser using a lint-free wipe (VIDAR part number 15194). Wipe in one direction only. Don’t wipe back and forth. Wipe in one direction only! Diffuser VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 109 Slide in digitizer base illustration at right). When the cartridge is nearly all the way in, push it firmly until you feel the connector snap into place. Diffuser Slide cartridge in... then push to seat connector VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 110 7. Close the door on the side of the digitizer base. Be sure the door closes fully. 8. Turn on the digitizer. The digitizer will recalibrate to the cleaned diffuser. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 111: Replacing The Lamp Cartridge [All Advantage Models]
Follow the instructions in “Cleaning the diffuser,” earlier in this chapter, but work with the new lamp cartridge in steps 4, 5 and 6. VIDAR recommends replacing the lamp cartridge once per year as part of the scheduled preventive maintenance on the film digitizer.
Page 112: Troubleshooting
Feeder status Solid green Solid green, but slow flashing Center LED Digitizer status when digitizer is busy Bottom LED Power status Solid green Tables on the next three pages explain all LED states. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 113 Slow flashing green BUSY: film is None. This is normal operation. staging Fast flashing green ERROR: film staging Eject film by clicking the eject button in the problem scanning application. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 114 1. Make certain power is supplied to the digitizer, and that the digitizer power switch is on. 2. If problem persists, get qualified technical help (see “In case of difficulty,” later in this chapter). VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 115 1. Make certain power is supplied to the digitizer, and that the digitizer power switch is on. 2. If problem persists, get qualified technical help (see “In case of difficulty,” later in this chapter). VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 116: In Case Of Difficulty
Look at the digitizer from the rear to see the switch. Streaks in image Clean lamp diffuser (see “Cleaning the diffuser” in the “Cleaning and maintaining” chapter, earlier in this manual). continued VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 117 After digitizer all three digitizer LEDs turn solid green, turn on PC. 2. Launch scanning software on PC, then try scanning again. If problem persists, get qualified technical help. 3. Check for correct device driver installation. continued VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 118 Suction Cups” in the “Preventive maintenance” chapter). Be sure Suction Cups are not loose. Computer does not recognize the VIDAR firmware does not support USB 1.1. The digitizer when it is connected through digitizer will not be detected by the host computer if it is a USB cable.
Page 119: Weights And Dimensions
Digitizer weight and dimensions: C ™ Advantage Overall dimensions 19" wide x 21.25" deep x 25.5" high 483mm x 540mm x 648mm Footprint 19" wide x 21.25" deep 483mm x 540mm Weight 40 lb 18 kg VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 120: Scsi Information And Troubleshooting Guide
Digitizer and SCSI controller compatibility VIDAR film digitizers have been validated with the Adaptec™ 2930CU SCSI adapter card. Do not use other SCSI adapter cards. Ultra-wide SCSI adapters are not compatible with VIDAR film digitizers.
Page 121: Scsi Cable
WARNING: If the SCSI connector has bent pins, it will damage the SCSI port in the digitizer. Do not attempt to straighten bent pins. Discard any SCSI cable with bent pins and replace it with a new cable. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 122: Troubleshooting
There is probably a resource conflict. Problem: System locks up with memory errors or no video. There could be a BIOS address conflict. Contact the BIOS manufacturer and update the system BIOS to the most recent version. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 123 Windows™ XP” in the “Installing device drivers” chapter. Check all SCSI cables and connectors. Problem: Digitizer is not detected on SCSI bus. Set up SCSI card. See the “Installing SCSI hardware” chapter. Check all SCSI cables and connectors. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 124 SCSI card if necessary. Unfortunately, only the four top drives are displayed, and there is no way to scroll (a Microsoft limitation). 5. Press the F6 key at Windows™ 2000 CD boot. Selecting “Standard PC” installs Windows™ 2000 without ACPI support. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 125: Packing The Film Digitizer For Shipment
Improper packaging may allow damage to the digitizer, which will incur additional charges for repair. 1. Turn off the digitizer Press “0” on the power switch. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 126: Disconnect The Power Cord And Scsi Or Usb Cable
Disconnect the power cord from the Power Entry Module on the rear of the digitizer. SCSI cable b. Disconnect the SCSI or USB cable (if present) from the rear of the digitizer. USB cable (not shown) Power cable VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 127: Remove The Exit Tray From The Digitizer Base
Lift exit tray up and off plastic edge Removing D ™ Advantage and D ™ Advantage exit tray IAGNOSTIC OSIMETRY Lift exit tray up and off plastic edge Removing C ™ Advantage exit tray VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 128: Remove The Feeder From The Digitizer Base
Screws b. Loosen the three thumbscrews securing the feeder to the digitizer base. c. Lift the feeder up and off the digitizer base. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 129: Remove The Digitizer Base From The Stand [Diagnostic Pro ™ Advantage And Dosimetry Pro ™ Advantage Only]
5. Remove the digitizer base from the stand ™ Advantage and D ™ Advantage only] IAGNOSTIC OSIMETRY Loosen the thumbscrews on the bottom of the stand, then lift the digitizer base from the stand. Thumbscrews (2) VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 130: Prepare The Feeder [Cad Pro ™ Advantage Only]
Slide slot in wedge over metal edge on bottom of feeder Feeder with wedge inserted should look like this: Wedge b. Place the film feeder in a plastic bag. Seal the bag with tape. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 131: Wrap Certain Items
Place the film feeder in a plastic bag. Seal the bag with tape. d. Place the exit tray in a plastic bag. Seal the bag with tape. e. Place the film support bar in a padded bag. Seal the bag with tape. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 132: Pack The Accessory Box
Exit tray Note: For clarity, this illustration does not show the protective plastic bag surrounding the exit tray. Stand Accessory box VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 133 SCSI cable Power cord or USB cable* Exit tray runners must protrude through cardboard retainer slots Accessory box *as specified at time of order c. Close the accessory box and seal it with tape. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 134 Place these items in the accessory box in the order shown here. Orient the items as shown. Cardboard retainer Exit tray Note: For clarity, this illustration does not show the protective plastic bag surrounding the exit tray. Accessory box VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 135 Place these items on the cardboard retainer flap: SCSI cable Power cord or USB cable Accessory box c. Close the accessory box and seal it with tape. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 136: Pack The Shipping Carton
Upper foam support Feeder Note: For clarity, this illustration does not show the plastic bags surrounding the digitizer and feeder. Digitizer base Lower foam support Accessory box Shipping carton VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 137 Close the shipping carton and seal it with tape. Note: If you are shipping the digitizer to VIDAR for repair or any other reason: 1. Obtain a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number by sending an e-mail request to medtech@vidar.com. Include the digitizer’s serial number and the reason for return.
Page 138 Class A other than domestic and those directly connected to the IEC 61000-3-2 public low voltage power supply network that supplies Voltage Fluctuations/ buildings used for domestic purposes. flicker emissions Complies IEC 61000-3-3 VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 139 3 A/m 3 A/m magnetic field typical location in a typical commercial IEC 61000-4-8 or hospital environment. NOTE: U is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 140 Digitizer should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the Digitizer. Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 141 NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies. NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people. VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
Page 142: Electromagnetic Guidance
For more information about where you can dispose of your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Note on WEEE, 6799D237 VIDAR Advantage Series Installation and Operation Guide...
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Page 144 365 Herndon Parkway Herndon, VA 20170 USA Phone: 1-703-471-7070 Main fax: 1-703-471-1165 Web: www.filmdigitizer.com Technical Support: Phone: 1-703-471-7070 1-800-471-7226 Fax: 1-703-471-7665 medtech@vidar.com...

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