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  • Page 1 CR 75.0 Digitizer Reference manual MUSICA...
  • Page 2 For more information on Agfa products and Agfa HealthCare products, please visit www.agfa.com, your Point of Knowledge. © Agfa-Gevaert N.V. 2004. No parts of this document may be reproduced, copied, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Agfa-Gevaert N.V.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Customizing the CR 75.0 (‘Digitizer set-up’)............ 42 Setting the date and time................48 Sending test images..................49 Consulting information on the CR 75.0 ............50 Installing a new software version ..............54 Installing a new language ................59 Installing new customer parameters ...............
  • Page 4 Appendix B: ADC Compact cassette .............. 91 Safety precautions ..................92 Description of the ADC Compact cassette ............93 Cleaning the image plate................95 Cleaning the cassettes ................... 97 Technical specifications of the cassettes............98 Technical specifications of the image plates ..........

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introducing The Cr

    Chapter Introducing the CR 75.0 This chapter draws attention to important safety precautions and introduces the CR 75.0. CR 75.0 intended use CR 75.0 features Safety precautions Safety compliance Operating modes The user interface Switching on the CR 75.0 Switching off the CR 75.0...

  • Page 6: Cr 75.0 Intended Use

    CR 75.0 intended use This device must only be used to scan exposed X-ray cassettes, containing an erasable image plate (IP). This device is part of a system, consisting of X-ray cassettes with erasable phosphor image plates, an identification station for the cassettes and a workstation where the resulting digital image information is further processed and routed.

  • Page 7: Cr 75.0 Features

    The CR 75.0 requires but little manual interaction. All you have to do, after exposure and identification of the cassette, is to place it in the input buffer of the CR 75.0.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    • Do not override or disconnect the integrated safety features. • As is the case for all technical devices, the CR 75.0 must be operated, cared for and serviced correctly. • If you don’t operate the CR 75.0 correctly or if you don’t have it serviced correctly, Agfa-Gevaert is not liable for resulting disturbances, damages or injuries.
  • Page 9 Caution hot: Keep hands clear from the erasure unit. Type B equipment: Indicates that the CR 75.0 complies with the limits for type B equipment. Supplementary protective earth connector: Provides a connection between the CR 75.0 and the potential equalization busbar of the electrical system as found in medical environments.
  • Page 10 ‘Reading an image plate’ on page 28. At all times, keep your fingers clear of the input slot. As soon as the CR 75.0 takes in the cassette, release it. TÜV safety issues Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be certified according to the respective IEC standards (e.g.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions for laser products The CR 75.0 is a Class 1 Laser Product. It uses a 2x50 mW laser diode, classification class IIIb. Under normal operating conditions - when both doors are closed - there can be no laser radiation outside the CR 75.0. It is nonetheless imperative that the local radiation safety regulations regarding the protection of staff against scattered radiation are complied with, if the CR 75.0 is located in the...

  • Page 12: Safety Compliance

    Safety compliance The CR 75.0 complies with: • the general safety regulations: EN 60601-1:1990+A1:1993+A2:1995, IEC 601-1:1988+A1:1991+A2:1995, IEC 601-1-1 / EN 60601-1-1, EN 60601-1-2:1993, UL 2601-1 Second Edition, CAN/CSA 22.No.601.1-M909; • the laser safety regulations: EN 60825, DHHS/FDA 21 CFR, Parts 1040.10 and 1040.11, ANSI Z 136-1980.

  • Page 13: Operating Modes

    • Re-erasing an image plate. A normal image plate is read automatically after it is placed in the CR 75.0 input buffer; the other functions of the operator mode can be accessed via the keypad. All functions of the operator mode are described in Chapter 2, ‘Basic...

  • Page 14: The User Interface

    The keys on the keypad are only used to activate special functions such as reading an emergency image plate or erasing an image plate. " Status indicator A light indicates the status of the CR 75.0. 2241A EN 20040210...
  • Page 15 " Cassette output buffer The cassette output buffer receives cassettes which have been handled by the Digitizer. 2241A EN 20040210...
  • Page 16 The control panel The control panel of the CR 75.0 consists of a backlit LCD display and 10 keys. As the handling of the cassettes is fully automated, normal operation is a zero-button operation. Only when you are performing special functions or in the event of problems (e.g.
  • Page 17 The keypad Special functions can be accessed via the keypad. The keypad features the following keys: Emergency To give an image the status ‘emergency’ when it is sent to the image processing station. To erase images without digitizing them. This must be done if: •...
  • Page 18 • To scroll backwards through multiple choices within a field. Left key • To move the entry position in a numerical entry field from right to left. • To toggle between values in a field. • To scroll forwards through multiple choices within a field.
  • Page 19 The display The CR 75.0 control panel has a backlit LCD display with 8 lines of 40 char- acters each. Its lay-out depends on the operating mode. " In operator mode, the display has dedicated areas for specific information: Set-up...
  • Page 20 Identifier of image plate being treated: After image ID data is read; During scanning of image plate and transmittal of image data; During transmittal of image data to image processing station. If the system has been idle for 5 minutes, the backlit LCD display dims. The display lightens if: •...
  • Page 21 The status indicator The light at the top of the CR 75.0 indicates the status of the CR 75.0. Constant/ Color Status Action Flashing Ready. Proceed. Constant Green Busy (treating image Flashing Proceed. plate). • Check display for messages. • Refer to ‘General procedure...
  • Page 22 The CR 75.0 gives status information via beeps. The length of the beep indicates the response of the system to a key command. • A short beep means that CR 75.0 has accepted the key command and is starting the operation. •...

  • Page 23: Switching On The Cr 75.0

    Switching on the CR 75.0 Before switching on Make sure that the following conditions are met before you switch the CR 75.0 • A service technician has appropriately connected the CR 75.0 and has carried out a performance test. •...
  • Page 24 If the CR 75.0 has completed the self-test successfully, the CR 75.0 enters the operator mode and displays the main operator screen: READY CR 75.0 The status indicator is constant green. The CR 75.0 is ready for use. # If the CR 75.0 displays:...

  • Page 25: Switching Off The Cr 75.0

    Switching off the CR 75.0 Before switching off Check that the CR 75.0 is not scanning an image plate. If the CR 75.0 is scanning an image plate, the status indicator at the top of the machine is green and flashing.

  • Page 26: Resetting The Digitizer

    Resetting the Digitizer In exceptional circumstances you may be prompted to reset the CR 75.0, either by a message on the keypad or as part of a troubleshooting procedure in this manual. Never reset the Digitizer to solve a plate or cassette jam. If you would do so, the plate inside the Digitizer might get damaged.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2: Basic Operation ('Operator Mode')

    Chapter Basic operation (‘Operator mode’) This chapter provides basic information on how to digitize image plates under normal conditions and in emergency situations. It also treats how to erase an image plate to prevent ghost images caused by previous exposures or by scattered radiation.

  • Page 28: Reading An Image Plate

    CR 75.0 • the status indicator at the top of the CR 75.0 must be constant or flashing green. # The CR 75.0 is operational if the status field equals ‘READY’, even if status messages of the destination are shown (e.g. ‘VIPS not ready’).
  • Page 29 If fast preview is enabled, the CR 75.0 transmits the digital image data in blocks of typical 100 lines to the preview station.

  • Page 30: Reading An Emergency Image Plate

    CR 75.0 • the status indicator at the top of the CR 75.0 must be constant or flashing green. # The CR 75.0 is operational if the status field equals ‘READY’, even if status messages of the destination are shown (e.g. ‘VIPS not ready’).
  • Page 31 Emergency key, the CR 75.0 will quit the emergency function and return to the operator main screen. If fast preview is enabled, the CR 75.0 transmits the digital image data in blocks of typical 100 lines to the preview station.

  • Page 32: Re-Erasing An Image Plate

    Check that the CR 75.0 is ready for operation: • the CR 75.0 must display the operator screen with ‘Ready’ or ‘Busy’ status. Status READY CR 75.0 • the status indicator at the top of the CR 75.0 must be constant or flashing green. 2241A EN 20040210...
  • Page 33 After a cassette has been erased, the # digit on the display decreases. While erasing, the CR 75.0 will still display the above screen and the status indicator will be green flashing. When the CR 75.0 has erased the image plate, it displays the operator main screen.
  • Page 34 Enter number of cassettes to erase: # Put cassette(s) in input buffer or press to quit. When the CR 75.0 has erased the image plate, it displays the operator main screen. Remove the cassette(s) from the output buffer. 2241A EN 20040210...
  • Page 35 READY CR 75.0 • the status indicator at the top of the CR 75.0 must be constant or flashing green. Place the cassettes in the input buffer. The CR 75.0 will automatically erase the image plates. The display will read:...
  • Page 36 2241A EN 20040210...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Advanced Operation ('Key-Operator Mode')

    Advanced operation (‘Key-operator mode’) This chapter covers the following topics: Consulting the image transmission queue (‘Queue management’) Customizing the CR 75.0 (‘Digitizer set-up’) Setting the date and time Sending test images Consulting information on the CR 75.0 Installing a new software version...

  • Page 38: Consulting The Image Transmission Queue ('Queue Management')

    System info : select Install Save configuration Fast preview SERVICE XXXXX The CR 75.0 will display a list of installed image processing stations and the number of images sent to each: Number of images Name of image processing station [PPname1]...
  • Page 39 Select the image processing station of your choice via the Up and Down keys and confirm. The CR 75.0 will display the list of images sent to the image processing station and their status ‘S’: Miller QUEUE Johnson MANAGEMENT Waterson...
  • Page 40 QUEUE Johnson MANAGEMENT Waterson : quit Palin : ok : select SERVICE XXXXX Press the Erase key. The CR 75.0 will display: WARNING QUEUE MANAGEMENT Delete the selected : quit image from queue? : ok : select Palin SERVICE XXXXX # You can only erase images with status ‘Q’...
  • Page 41 To erase the image, press the Confirm key. To cancel erasing, press the Escape key. After the image has been erased, the Queue management screen is displayed again: Johnson QUEUE Waterson MANAGEMENT Palin : quit : ok : select SERVICE XXXXX To return to the list of installed image processing stations, press the Escape key.

  • Page 42: Customizing The Cr 75.0 ('Digitizer Set-Up')

    : quit [PPname1] : ok : select [PPname2] : change Scan mode: standard Acoustic signal: enabled SERVICE XXXXX # If you do not press a key within 1 minute, the CR 75.0 will exit the key- operator mode. 2241A EN 20040210...
  • Page 43 Select the Image transmission field via the Up and Down keys. Enable or disable the image transmission via the Left and Right keys. Confirm your choice. The operator main screen is displayed. 2241A EN 20040210...
  • Page 44 Acoustic signal: enabled SERVICE XXXXX # If you do not press a key within 1 minute, the CR 75.0 will exit the key- operator mode. Select the Source rerouting field via the Up and Down keys. Select the image processing station from which you want to redirect the images via the Left and Right keys.
  • Page 45 Select the image processing station to which you want to redirect the images via the Left and Right keys. Confirm your choice. The operator main screen is displayed. 2241A EN 20040210...
  • Page 46 Acoustic signal: enabled SERVICE XXXXX # If you do not press a key within 1 minute, the CR 75.0 will exit the key- operator mode. Select the Scan mode field via the Up and Down keys. Select the standard (2µs) scan mode, or the fast (1µs) scan mode via the Left and Right keys.
  • Page 47 SERVICE XXXXX field # If you do not press a key within 1 minute, the CR 75.0 will exit the key- operator mode. Select the Audio signal field via the Up and Down keys. Enable or disable the audio signals via the Left and Right keys.

  • Page 48: Setting The Date And Time

    : ok : tab : inc. dec. SERVICE XXXXX # If you do not press a key within 1 minute, the CR 75.0 will exit the key- operator mode. Set the date and time: • Use the Left and Right keys to select the digit you want to change (‘tab’);...

  • Page 49: Sending Test Images

    [PPname1] : change SERVICE XXXXX # If you do not press a key within 1 minute, the CR 75.0 will exit the key- operator mode. Select the image processing station to which you want to send the test image via the Left and Right keys.

  • Page 50: Consulting Information On The Cr 75.0

    Send test image : ok System info : select Install Save configuration Fast preview SERVICE XXXXX The CR 75.0 will display the System info menu: Device info SYSTEM INFO Network info : quit : ok : select SERVICE XXXXX 2241A EN 20040210...
  • Page 51 In the System info menu, select ‘Device info’ via the Up and Down keys and confirm. The CR 75.0 will display the Device info menu, e.g.: Station: COMPP1 DEVICE INFO S/N: 1024 AE-title: COMMP : quit Software: ACP_XXXX : ok...
  • Page 52 : quit : ok : select SERVICE XXXXX In the System info menu, select ‘Network info’ via the Up and Down keys and confirm. The CR 75.0 will display the Network info menu, e.g.: Hostname: COMPP1 NETWORK INFO IP-addr: 192.9.200.201...
  • Page 53 The Network info menu provides the following information: Hostname Name of host computer to which CR 75.0 is connected IP-address IP address of the CR 75.0 To return to the key-operator main menu, press the Escape key twice. To go to the operator main screen, press the Confirm key.

  • Page 54: Installing A New Software Version

    To install a new software version: Check that the CR 75.0 is not scanning an image plate. If the CR 75.0 is scanning an image plate, the status indicator at the top of the machine is green and flashing. In the key-operator main menu, select ‘Install’ via the Up and Down keys and confirm.
  • Page 55 Make sure you open the left front door first. When you open the left front door, the power supply of all critical components is switched off automatically. MUSICA Insert the first floppy with the new CR 75.0 software in the disk drive. MUSICA 2241A EN 20040210...
  • Page 56 SERVICE XXXXX INSTALL SOFTWARE Please wait . . . copying files to E:\temp..SERVICE XXXXX If the CR 75.0 displays the screen below, insert the second software floppy: INSTALL SOFTWARE Please insert the : quit XXXX = software version floppy ACP_XXXX_2...
  • Page 57 : ok Press to reset now SERVICE XXXXX To make the new software operational, press the Confirm key. The CR 75.0 will restart automatically. After 3 minutes it will display: New software detected. INSTALL You should refresh your SOFTWARE backup now.
  • Page 58 Remove the floppy from the disk drive and label it with the data from the screen. Store the CR 75.0 software floppies and the backup floppy in the storage box. Close the front doors. The CR 75.0 will restart automatically.

  • Page 59: Installing A New Language

    To install new languages: Check that the CR 75.0 is not scanning an image plate. If the CR 75.0 is scanning an image plate, the status indicator at the top of the machine is green and flashing. In the key-operator main menu, select ‘Install’ via the Up and Down keys and confirm.
  • Page 60 The CR 75.0 will display the Install language menu: INSTALL Please open the machine front LANGUAGE and insert the : quit language floppy ACPLXXXX : ok and press SERVICE XXXXX Open the left front door of the Digitizer. Make sure you open the left front door first. When you open the left front door, the power supply of all critical components is switched off automatically.
  • Page 61 Press the Confirm key. The CR 75.0 will display: INSTALL LANGUAGE copying . . . A:<file name> C:<file name> SERVICE XXXXX Language successfully INSTALL loaded LANGUAGE Please remove the floppy and press : ok SERVICE XXXXX Remove the floppy from the disk drive and press the Confirm key.
  • Page 62 If you do not want to change the language of the user interface, press the Escape key and proceed with step 10. • If you want to change the language, press the Confirm key. The CR 75.0 will display: Select from list: INSTALL Dutch...
  • Page 63 Remove the floppy from the disk drive and label it with the data from the screen. Store the CR 75.0 language floppy and the backup floppy in the storage box. Close the front doors. The CR 75.0 will restart automatically.

  • Page 64: Installing New Customer Parameters

    To install new customer parameters: Check that the CR 75.0 is not scanning an image plate. If the CR 75.0 is scanning an image plate, the status indicator at the top of the machine is green and flashing. In the key-operator main menu, select ‘Install’ via the Up and Down keys and confirm.
  • Page 65 The CR 75.0 will display the Install configuration menu: INSTALL Please open the machine CONFIGURATION front, insert the : cancel CPF- floppy in the : ok diskette drive and press SERVICE XXXXX Open the left front door of the Digitizer.
  • Page 66 Press the Confirm key. The CR 75.0 will display: INSTALL CONFIGURATION copying <file name> SERVICE XXXXX INSTALL CONFIGURATION Please remove the floppy : cancel and press : ok SERVICE XXXXX Remove the floppy from the disk drive and press the Confirm key.
  • Page 67 # If the CR 75.0 displays the screen below, the image queue is not empty, and therefore you cannot change the IP address of the CR 75.0. Image queue not empty! INSTALL CONFIGURATION Check the queue then : quit restart ‘INSTALL - : ok CONFIGURATION’...
  • Page 68 You must make backup files with the new parameters. Insert an empty formatted floppy into the disk drive and press the Confirm key The CR 75.0 will start copying the machine specific configuration data while displaying the Save configuration screen: SAVE CONFIGURATION copying .
  • Page 69 Remove the floppy from the disk drive and label it with the data from the screen. Store the floppy with the CPF-files of the CR 75.0 and the backup floppy in the storage box. Close the front doors.

  • Page 70: Saving The Configuration Data On A Diskette (Backup)

    To make a backup: Check that the CR 75.0 is not scanning an image plate. If the CR 75.0 is scanning an image plate, the status indicator at the top of the machine is green and flashing. In the key-operator main menu, select ‘Save configuration’ via the Up and Down keys and confirm.
  • Page 71 Open the left front door of the Digitizer. Make sure you open the left front door first. When you open the left front door, the power supply of all critical components is switched off automatically. MUSICA Insert the backup floppy onto which you want to store the configuration data. MUSICA 2241A EN 20040210...
  • Page 72 Remove the floppy from the disk drive and label it with the data from the screen. Store the backup floppy in the storage box. Close the doors. The CR 75.0 will restart automatically. After start-up, the operator main screen will be displayed. 2241A EN 20040210...

  • Page 73: Enabling/Disabling Fast Preview

    For more information, contact your local service organization. To enable or disable fast preview: Check that the CR 75.0 is not scanning an image plate. In the key-operator main menu, select ‘Fast preview’ via the Up and Down keys.
  • Page 74 Enable or disable fast preview via the Left and Right keys. Confirm your choice. The operator main screen is displayed. 2241A EN 20040210...

  • Page 75: Chapter 4: Preventive Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics: Preventive maintenance General procedure in case of malfunction Solving the ‘ERROR’ status Clearing cassette jams Clearing image plate jams...

  • Page 76: Preventive Maintenance

    • Do not attempt to disassemble the Digitizer. • Always switch off the CR 75.0 and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before carrying out any cleaning work. Cleaning the exterior # Do not open the machine for cleaning. No components inside the machine require maintenance or cleaning by the user.

  • Page 77: General Procedure In Case Of Malfunction

    General procedure in case of malfunction In exceptional situations the CR 75.0 display provides comprehensive information concerning errors and ways of correcting them. The Digitizer status changes from ‘READY’ to one of the following: Status Message Meaning Action indicator Follow the instructions on Further operation is the display.

  • Page 78: Solving The 'Error' Status

    The error field reads ‘SERVICE XXXXX’. Solving ‘SERVICE XXXXX’ errors If the error field reads ’: ‘SERVICE XXXXX Reset the CR 75.0. Refer to ‘Resetting the Digitizer’ on page 26. If the message persists, contact your local service organization and communicate the error number.
  • Page 79 Solving ‘ERROR XXXXX’ errors If the error field reads ‘ERROR XXXXX ’: Check the instructions on the screen. Check whether the display shows the following pictograph: Cassette position Plate position If the above pictograph is displayed, a cassette or an image plate is jammed inside the Digitizer.

  • Page 80: Clearing Cassette Jams

    Clearing cassette jams A cassette can get jammed when the CR 75.0 takes in a cassette or when it returns a cassette to the output buffer. If this is the case, you see part of the cassette either in the input buffer or in the output buffer.
  • Page 81 Open the left front door of the Digitizer. Make sure you open the left front door first. When you open the left front door, the power supply of all critical components is switched off automatically. MUSICA Lift the bottom door bolt and open the right front door. USICA 2241A EN 20040210...
  • Page 82 Gently remove the jammed cassette. If the cassette is jammed in the output slot, the cassette might be hard to reach. In this case, continue with steps 6 to 7. If the cassette is jammed in the output slot and is hard to reach, swivel the cassette unit anti-clockwise.
  • Page 83 If you cannot easily remove a cassette at this point, do not dismantle the unit any further. Contact your local service organization. Close the front doors. The CR 75.0 will restart automatically. After start-up, the operator main screen is displayed. 2241A EN 20040210...

  • Page 84: Clearing Image Plate Jams

    Clearing image plate jams The CR 75.0 always reads and digitizes the plate first, then erases it and feeds it to the output buffer. If a plate jam occurs before the plate is scanned, there is a fair chance that you can recover the image by putting the image plate back into the cassette and digitizing it again.
  • Page 85 To clear an image plate jam: Remove the cassette. Refer to ‘Clearing cassette jams’ on page 80. Check whether the image plate is jammed in the pre-scan or in the post-scan unit. Refer to the diagram above. • If the image plate is jammed in the pre-scan unit, continue with step 3. •...
  • Page 86 If it is still not possible to remove the image plate, do not dismantle the unit any further. Contact your local service organization. Close the front doors. The CR 75.0 will restart automatically. After start-up, the operator main screen is displayed. 2241A EN 20040210...

  • Page 87: Appendix A: Equipment Information Sheet

    Appendix Equipment information sheet...

  • Page 88: Specifications

    Specifications Product description Type of product Digitizer Commercial name CR 75.0 Model number 5146/101 Original seller/manufacturer Agfa-Gevaert NV-Mortsel Labelling 93/42 EEC ‘Medical Device Directive’ CE/TÜV (Europe), EN 60601-1, VDE 0750 UL certified, UL 2601-1 Second Edition (North America) cUL certified CSA 22.2 No.601.1...
  • Page 89 Environmental requirements Room temperature 20°C - 30°C Maximum temperature change 0.5°C/min. Relative humidity 10% - 80% Less than 5 Gauss; compliant with Magnetic field EN 61000-4-8, Level 5 Sunlight exposure Not to be operated in full sunlight Physical emissions Noise emission (sound power level according to DIN 45635 Part.27) •...
  • Page 90 Spatial resolution 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17”) HR 10 pixels/mm 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17”) SR 7 pixels/mm 21 x 43 cm HR 10 pixels/mm 35 x 35 cm (14 x 14”) HR 10 pixels/mm 35 x 35 cm (14 x 14”) SR 7 pixels/mm 30 x 24 cm HR 10 pixels/mm...

  • Page 91: Appendix B: Adc Compact Cassette

    Appendix ADC Compact cassette...

  • Page 92: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Observe great care whenever removing the image plate from the ADC Compact cassette. Refer to the cleaning procedure described further on in this manual. Make sure that the automatic exposure control device is placed above the cassette, to prevent patients from receiving an overdose of X-rays. When it is located underneath the cassette, the backscatter protection (lead) contained in the red side of the cassette, retains a certain amount of X-rays.

  • Page 93: Description Of The Adc Compact Cassette

    Description of the ADC Compact cassette The ADC Compact cassette and plate are compatible with existing X-ray tables. The exposure equipment and routines do not have to be modified when switching from conventional to digital imaging. Although compatible with existing X-ray equipment, an ADC Compact cassette is quite different from a conventional cassette.
  • Page 94 Image plate Another difference between an ADC Compact cassette and a conventional cassette is the X-ray sensitive element (image receptor). The latter is no longer a film, but an image plate that can be re-used thousands of times. The way in which this image plate is placed into the cassette is of great importance.

  • Page 95: Cleaning The Image Plate

    Cleaning the image plate The inner lining of the ADC Compact cassette body is made of Bayer Makrolon polycarbonate. This ensures a high degree of protection against electrostatic charging and dust collection on the ADC image plates. Nonetheless, it is recommended to clean the image plates once a month using the following procedure: Open the cassette with the red side up.
  • Page 96 Turn the cassette over, holding the image plate in position with your other hand. Take away the cassette. The image plate remains lying on your hand. Image plate When necessary, clean extreme contamination with ADC Digital Screen Cleaner. Moisten a cellulose cloth (non-fluffy) with the cleaning agent. Rub the cleaner softly and evenly over the whole surface of the screen.

  • Page 97: Cleaning The Cassettes

    Cleaning the cassettes When necessary, you can clean the outside of the ADC cassettes with soft water and soap or a detergent solution, or propyl alcohol. The inside must not be cleaned with any liquids. Just blow or wipe out eventual dust. Never clean the cassette with ethyl alcohol, methyl alcohol or diethylic ether.

  • Page 98: Technical Specifications Of The Cassettes

    Technical specifications of the cassettes Sizes " 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17"), " 35 x 35 cm (14 x 14"), " 24 x 30 cm, " 18 x 24 cm, " 8 x 10", " 10 x 12", "...
  • Page 99 Weight " 35 x 43 cm typical 1.6 kg Material " Body ABS (Acrylonitryl Butadiene Styrene) " Corners Polyurethane Rubber (PUR) " Hinge Polypropylene (PP) " Inner lining Makrolon Identification " Memory chip (RF-tag card) embedded in the cassette Backscatter protection "...

  • Page 100: Technical Specifications Of The Image Plates

    Thanks to the red-shift of the stimulation spectrum, maximum stimulability is assured at 633 nm, the wavelength of the stimulating laser. The Agfa phosphor has excellent dark decay characteristics. Two hours after exposure, approximately 80% of the energy stored upon exposure is still available.
  • Page 101 2241A EN 20040210...
  • Page 102 Printed in Belgium Published by Agfa-Gevaert N.V., B-2640 Mortsel-Belgium 2241A EN 20040210...

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