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User Manual for the
CARESTREAM Focus 35C Detector
Publication No. AJ4309
2019-08-13

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  • Page 1 User Manual for the CARESTREAM Focus 35C Detector Publication No. AJ4309 2019-08-13...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or copied in any form by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, typing, or information retrieval systems—without written permission.
  • Page 3: Notices And Conventions

    Carestream Health shall not be liable for any loss or damage, including consequential or special damages, even if loss or damage is caused by Carestream Health’s negligence or fault.
  • Page 4 Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. CAUTION: If you witness or become aware of a potential safety issue with this equipment, take the appropriate safety measures and report this to your Carestream Service representative immediately. 1–ii...
  • Page 5: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer • Carestream shall not be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for any damage, loss, or injury incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of fire, earthquake, any accident, misuse, or abuse of the product.
  • Page 6 Notices and Conventions 1–iv AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Notices and Conventions Disclaimer............................1-iii 1 Safety and Regulatory Information Symbols ............................1-1 Cautions ............................1-5 Medical Equipment Classification....................1-16 Standards ............................. 1-17 Emissions and Immunity Compliance to the IEC60601-1-2 Standard ........1-19 Radio Frequency Compliance...................... 1-23 Correction and Calibration Template Generation............... 1-23 Battery Safety Standards......................
  • Page 8 Contents Set the Connection Mode ......................A-13 Wireless Client Mode......................A-13 Wireless AP Mode......................... A-19 Shortcuts ............................. A-24 Establish a Connection with the Detector ................A-25 Configure the Detector ......................A-26 Correction and Calibration Template Generation..............A-29 Pre-offset Template Generation..................A-29 Gain Calibration Template Generation ................
  • Page 9: Safety And Regulatory Information

    Safety and Regulatory Information Symbols Symbols and Conventions WARNING: This is used to identify conditions under which improper use of the product may cause death or serious personal injury. This is used to indicate a prohibited operation. This is used to indicate an action that must be performed. Labels and Markings on the Equipment AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 1–1...
  • Page 10 • X1X2X3X4 - Numerical order This indicates the name and address of the manufacturer. This indicates the name and address of a Carestream authorized repre- sentative in the European region. This indicates consulting the user guide for general information. Safety sign: Dangerous Voltage Handle with care.
  • Page 11 Safety and Regulatory Information This indicates operational temperature limits. This indicates storage temperature limits. This indicates the product radiates a wireless signal. Package symbol: Fragile Package symbol: Keep away from sunlight. Package symbol: Keep dry. This indicates the humidity limits. AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 1–3...
  • Page 12 Safety and Regulatory Information Keep the product upright. Do not roll the transportation packaging. This indicates the stacking limit number. This indicates a Type-B applied part. 1–4 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 13: Cautions

    Safety and Regulatory Information Cautions Environment for Installation and Use WARNING: Do not use or store the product near flammable chemicals such as alcohol, thinner, benzene, etc. Chemicals that are spilled or evaporated may result in fire or electric shock through contact with electric parts inside the product.
  • Page 14 Safety and Regulatory Information CAUTION: Do not install the product in any of the locations listed below to avoid failure, malfunction, falling, fire, or injury. • Close to facilities where water is used • Where there is exposure to direct sunlight Installation and Environ- ment of Use •...
  • Page 15 Safety and Regulatory Information Power Supply WARNING: Do not operate the product with a power supply other than the one indicated on the rating label to avoid fire or electric shock. WARNING: Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric shock that could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 16 Safety and Regulatory Information WARNING: Do not connect multiple portable socket outlets or extension cords to the system to avoid fire or electric shock. Power Supply WARNING: Connect this product only to a power supply with protective earth to avoid fire or electric shock.
  • Page 17 Safety and Regulatory Information WARNING: Securely insert the power cord into the AC outlet to avoid a contact failure. If a contact failure occurs or if metal objects come in contact with the exposed metal prongs of the plug, fire or electric shock may result. Power Supply WARNING: Be sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the cords to...
  • Page 18 Safety and Regulatory Information Handling WARNING: No modification is allowed. Never disassemble or modify the product to avoid fire or electric shock. The product incorporates parts that may be hazardous or cause electric shock Touching them may cause death or serious injury. Handling WARNING: Do not place an object on top of the product.
  • Page 19 Safety and Regulatory Information CAUTION: Do not spill liquid or chemicals onto the equipment. Do not allow an injured patient’s blood or body fluids contact with the equipment. Doing so may result in fire or electric shock. In such a situation, protect the equipment with a disposable cover as neces- sary.
  • Page 20 Safety and Regulatory Information CAUTION: Do not place excessive weight on the panel to avoid damage to the internal image sensor and an incorrect image. Patients stand on the product temporarily, and the intended weight can be 135 kg. Based on the internal TFT character, cannot load the dynamic forces due to loading from persons Load Limit Uniform load:150 kg over the whole area of the surface...
  • Page 21 Safety and Regulatory Information CAUTION: Be sure to use the product on a flat surface to prevent the product from bending and doing damage to the internal image sensor. Be sure to securely hold the product while using it in an upright positions to prevent the product from tipping or flipping over, resulting in injury to the user or patient damage to the inner device.
  • Page 22 Safety and Regulatory Information CAUTION: • Do not use the product close to fire or in high temperature. • Do not invert the positive and negative poles. • Do not allow the product to make contact with metal to avoid a short circuit.
  • Page 23 Safety and Regulatory Information Maintenance and Inspection WARNING: • Turn off the power of the product and disconnect the power cord of the adapter before cleaning. • Never use alcohol, ether, and other flammable cleaning agent for safety. Never use methanol, benzene, and acid to avoid corrosion on the equip- ment.
  • Page 24: Medical Equipment Classification

    Safety and Regulatory Information When a Problem Occurs WARNING: When a Problem Occurs If any one of the following occurs, immediately disconnect the power cord of the adapter or battery, and contact your sales representative or local dealer: • When there is smoke, an odd odor, or abnormal sound •...
  • Page 25: Standards

    Safety and Regulatory Information Standards ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices — Quality management systems — Requirements for regulatory purposes IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012 Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential perfor- mance IEC 60601-1-2:2014/EN60601-1-2:2015 Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential perfor- mance —...
  • Page 26 Safety and Regulatory Information CAN/CSA-C22.2 Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential perfor- No.60601-1:14 mance ISO 15223-1:2016/ EN ISO 15223-1:2016 Medical devices — Symbols to be used with medi- cal device labels, labeling and information to be supplied-Part 1: General requirements 1–18 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 27: Emissions And Immunity Compliance To The Iec60601-1-2 Standard

    Compliance Electromagnetic Environment RF emissions CISPR 11 The Carestream Focus 35C Detector uses RF energy only for its internal function. There- Group 1, Class B fore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment.
  • Page 28 Safety and Regulatory Information Proximity Fields From RF Wireless Communications Equipment Test Levels Test Frequency Band (MHz) (MHz) Professional healthcare facility environment 380–390 Pulse modulation 18 Hz, 27 V/m 430–470 FM, ±5kHz deviation, 1 kHz sine, 28 V/m 704–787 Pulse modulation 217 Hz, 9 V/m 800-–960 Pulse modulation 18 Hz, 28 V/m 1720...
  • Page 29 Safety and Regulatory Information Test Levels Emissions Test EMC Standard Professional healthcare facility environment Surges IEC 61000-4-5 ±0.5 kV, ±1kV, ±2 kV Line-to-ground Conducted disturbances IEC 61000-4-6 3 V, 0.15 MHz–80MHz induced by RF fields 6 V in ISM bands between 0.15 MHz and 80 MHz 80 % AM at 1 kHz Voltage dips...
  • Page 30 Signal (configuration mode) Important Information Regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Focus 35C requires special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed only by Carestream or authorized personnel and put into service according to EMC information provided in the user manual.
  • Page 31: Radio Frequency Compliance

    Safety and Regulatory Information Radio Frequency Compliance Country Item FCC Part 15.107 Sub part (b) / 15.109 (g) Sub part B U.S.A FCC Part 15 Sub part E 15.407 FCC Part 15 Sub part C 15.247 ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (EMC) ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (EMC) European Union EN 300 328 V.1.7.1;...
  • Page 32: Battery Safety Standards

    Safety and Regulatory Information Battery Safety Standards Standards Description Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes — Safety requirements for portable sealed CAN/CSA E62133:13 1st Ed. Rev. secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications First Edition Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes —...
  • Page 33: Intended Use And Essential Performance

    X-ray applications. Essential Performance For Focus 35C, the intended use and the result of risk management, getting imaging and function of data transmission is defined as essential performance. Getting qualified dark image proves that essential performance does not influence the intended use.
  • Page 34 Safety and Regulatory Information 1–26 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 35: Overview

    Overview The Focus 35C Detector is a cassette-size, wireless x-ray flat panel detector based on amorphous silicon thin-film transistor technologies. It is developed to provide the highest quality of radiographic images with an active matrix of 2304 × 2800 with 150 um pixel pitch.
  • Page 36: Components And Specifications

    Overview Components and Specifications Product Components Component Description Detector Figure 1: External Signals Figure 2: Input Control Panel 2–2 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 37 Overview Item Description Notes DC jack Not used Ethernet port For service Detector indicator Detector indicator of control panel Power button Power button of control panel Mode button Mode switch Antenna Battery Item Description Notes Battery label Battery interface 8 pin battery connector Pilot pin Indicator Installation direction indicator...
  • Page 38 Overview Battery Charger Item Description Notes Battery Interface A 8 pin battery connector Battery Interface B Not used Battery Interface C Not used Indicator The indicator definition is as follow The limit ball plug Hand Pull Position AC Jack 220V (ac) input Battery Charger Indicator Item Name...
  • Page 39 Overview X Indicator Operating Status All off No power input • AC power input A indicator on • Multiple batteries inserted A indicator on Battery insertion self test B and C alternately blink 2 times A and B indicator on Battery charging A and C indicator on Battery capacity full, charging...
  • Page 40: Product Specifications

    Overview Product Specifications Detector Item Specifications Model Focus 35C Image Sensor a-Si (amorphous silicon) TFT Pixel Size 150 μm Active Array 2304 x 2800 Active Area (H x V) 345.6 x 420.0 mm (13.6 x 16.5 in.) Gray Scales 16 bit Spatial Resolution 3.3 Lp/mm...
  • Page 41 Overview Battery Item Specifications Model Battery-KV Rated capacity Typ. 4180 mAh @ Discharge 0.2C Nominal voltage 10.8 V Charge voltage 12.6 ± 0.05 V Discharged end voltage Charging method CC-CV Operating temperature Charge 0–60 °C (32–140 °F) Discharge 0–60 °C (32–140 °F) Storage temperature ≤3 month -20 °- +45 °...
  • Page 42 Overview Battery Charger Item Specifications Model Charger-Combo Simultaneous Charging 1 Battery Pack Full Charging Time ≤ 3 hr Rated Power Supply 90~264 V (ac) Dimension (L × W × H) 240.0 x 184.0 x 38.0 mm (9.4 x 7.2 x 1.52 in.) Weight 0.55 kg (1.2 lb)
  • Page 43 Overview Wireless Communication Item Specifications Wireless Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Frequency Range 2.412~2.472 GHz: ch1~ch13 5.18~5.22 GHz: ch36~ch48 5.745~5.85 GHz: ch149~ch165 Data Transmission Rate 802.11b: Max. 11 Mbps 802.11a/g: Max. 54 Mbps 802.11n: Max. 300 Mbps (MIMO 2x2) 802.11ac: Max. 867 Mbps(MIMO 2x2) Modulation 802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK...
  • Page 44 5 %–95 % RH 700–1060 hPa <10 kp/min (1 kp=1.0197E-5Pa) (-4–131 °F) Focus 35C detectors shall operate at a specified altitude of not more than 3000.0 m (9842.5 ft). The envi- ronment specific is only for the detector. 2–10 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 45: It Network

    Overview IT Network Purpose for IT-network Transmission of image data and command/status communication between the detector and the workstation. Required Features Wireless communication follows IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac protocol. It works on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. It supports at least 2 routers. Hazardous Situations from Failure of the IT Network •...
  • Page 46 Overview Item Specifications Data Transmission Rate 802.11b: Max. 11 Mbps 802.11a/g: Max. 54 Mbps 802.11n: Max. 300 Mbps (MIMO 2x2) 802.11ac: Max. 867 Mbps (MIMO 2x2) Modulation 802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK 802.11a/g/n: 64 QAM, 16 QAM, QPSK, BPSK 802.11ac: 256 QAM, 64 QAM, 16 QAM, QPSK, BPSK Security WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WEP 64 bit, and 128 bit Intended Information Flow...
  • Page 47 Overview • Connection of additional items to the IT network • Disconnecting of items from the IT network • Update of equipment connected to the IT network AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 2–13...
  • Page 48: Service Information

    Contact Carestream service or your local dealer for regular inspection or maintenance. Repair If the problem cannot be solved, contact Carestream service or your local dealer for repairs. Please refer to the label and provide the following information: Product Name:...
  • Page 49: Disposal

    European Union, have set up systems to collect and recycle electrical or electronic waste. Contact your local authorities for information about dropping off waste products for recycling. If collection systems are not available, call Carestream Customer Service for assistance.
  • Page 50 Overview 2–16 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 51: Installation

    Installation Panel Installation Install the Detector Battery The detector can be powered by the battery package or DC power. The detector will be activated as soon as power is supplied and will power off as soon as power is removed. 1.
  • Page 52: Power On The Detector

    Installation 2. Slide the battery into the battery compartment. Note: Make sure the battery level is >10 % of full capacity. 3. Slide the two battery lock levers toward the center of the detector.. Power on the Detector On the control panel, the power button is used to power the detector on and off. To power on the detector, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
  • Page 53 Installation To reset the detector, press and hold the power button for 8 seconds. Power Indicator After booting up, the user can check the status LED indicator. Operating Status Power Indicator Lighting Status Operating Battery Capcity DC Input Power OFF Orange ON Power ON ≤20%...
  • Page 54 Installation Operating Status Power Indicator Lighting Status Operating Battery Capcity DC Input Green Fast Blinking Power OFF ≥95 % and <100 % Power OFF =100 % Link Indicator Power Indicator Lighting Status Description • Shut down • Wired connection broken and wireless connection not ready Green On Wired connection is built...
  • Page 55 Installation Status Indicator Power Indicator Lighting Status Description • Shut down • Exposure prohibit Green On Exposure enable Green Blinking Exposure enable Orange On Error Orange Blinking Safety mode Mode Indicator Power Indicator Lighting Status Description • Shut down • Wired connection is built Green On AP mode, wireless AP is ready...
  • Page 56 Installation Button Function Power Mode Note Action FPD Status Power ON Short hold No action Hold for 4 seconds Hold for more than 7 sec- onds. Forced restart Long hold No action Release the power button when the power indicator is Power OFF Exit the battery from Release after two short...
  • Page 57: Install The Detector Battery Charger

    Installation Install the Detector Battery Charger 1. Remove the battery from the battery charger. 2. Insert battery into battery charger in the orientation shown below. 3. Press the battery down into the battery compartment. AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 3–7...
  • Page 58: Detector Battery Lock And Activation

    Installation Detector Battery Lock and Activation To ensure the safety of the battery during transportation or storage, the battery can be set to ship mode where it is locked and will not provide any voltage output. Enter Ship Mode Method Steps Factory configuration 1.
  • Page 59 Installation Method Steps 1. Connect the adapter to the detector and Adapter + FPD power it on. 2. Insert the battery into the detector. 3. Press the power button for approximately 4 seconds to shut down the detector. 4. In the shutdown state, press the power button 3 times to exit ship mode.
  • Page 60 Installation 3–10 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 61: Operation

    Operation Notes for Using Do the following to ensure that the detector functions correctly. Before Exposure Inspect the detector daily and confirm it is working properly. Check that there is no condensation on the any of the surfaces of the detector. Condensation can be caused by the sudden heating of the room in cold areas.
  • Page 62 Operation Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization of Patient Contact Surfaces To prevent the risk of infection, wipe the patient contact surfaces after every examination with a nonflammable disinfectant, such as benzalkonium chloride or benzalkonium bromide. For details on how to sterilize, consult a specialist. CAUTION: Do not spray disinfectants or detergents directly onto the detector.
  • Page 63: Detector Position

    Operation Detector Position To prevent abnormal light lines, place the detector behind the patient in the orientation shown below. AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 4–3...
  • Page 64 Operation 4–4 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 65: Software And Settings

    Appendix Software and Settings Main Interface Item Description Function Home Home page, shows the list of the detectors Acquire Acquire images, free for use after connecting the detector Configure UI for SDK, free for use after connecting the detector Detector Configure UI for detector, free for use after connecting the detector Calibrate Calibrate UI, for generation and management of the calibration tem-...
  • Page 66 Appendix Item Description Function Close Disconnect the detector Add the instance for one detector Remove Delete the instance for one detector Syncbox Manage the syncbox Message Box Status Box Description Serial number of the detector Status Status of the detector, busy or ready Task The task that is currently being executed Message...
  • Page 67 Appendix Progress Bar If the progress bar • Is green while taking an x-ray, the image quality is acceptable • Is not green while taking an x-ray, the image quality will be degraded General Settings Parameter Description Can be Modified Product No.
  • Page 68 Appendix Parameter Description Can be Modified Main MB CPU Version Version of the MB CPU of Main FPGA MCU Version Version of the firmware of MCU Arm Version Version of the App of ARM Kernel Version Version of the Kernel of ARM Inner Subflow Sub work-flow Prep CapMode...
  • Page 69 Appendix Parameter Description Can be Modified Hvg Prep On Reserved Hvg XRay Enable Reserved Hvg XRay On Reserved Tube Ready Time Reserved Image Pkg Gap Time Reserved Out Mode Cap Trigger Reserved AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 A–5...
  • Page 70 Appendix SDK Settings Parameter Description Can be Modified Host IP IP Address of local workstation Host Port Port of local workstation Ftp Download Host IP FTP download server IP; keep the same as Host IP Ftp Download Host FTP download server Port; keep the same as Host Port Port Ftp Upload Host IP...
  • Page 71 Appendix Network Settings Button Description Add the information of SSID and the AP Key Delete the information of SSID and the AP Key Move up the AP information Down Move down the AP information Select Select the AP Read Config Read the parameters of the AP information when the detector is set as AP Write Config Write the parameters of the AP information when the detector is set as AP...
  • Page 72: Operating Modes

    Appendix Operating Modes The main purpose of the Focus 35C is to acquire x-ray images. Most importantly, the panel works in synchronization with the x-ray generator. Focus 35C acquires x-ray images in three ways: Software Mode, Inner2 Mode, and FreeSync Mode.
  • Page 73: Inner2 Mode

    Appendix 10. Panel receives Data Acquisition from the workstation and starts data acquisition operation. 11. Panel completes image acquisition and begins to send data to the workstation. 12. Workstation receives all image data from the panel after calibration if hardware calibration is on.
  • Page 74: Freesync Mode

    Appendix 3. Panel starts uploading a Pre-dark image and a Light image to the workstation for preview. If hardware offset is selected, panel first performs an offset and then uploads the preview image. 4. Panel starts uploading Post-dark image to the workstation. If hardware offset is selected, panel first performs correction and calibration and then uploads the processed image to the workstation.
  • Page 75 Appendix 4. Panel starts uploading Post-dark image to the workstation. If hardware offset is selected, panel first performs correction and calibration and then uploads the processed image to the workstation. 5. Workstation receives Exposure Enable from the panel. Time Setting AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 A–11...
  • Page 76: Software Installation

    Appendix Software Installation Do the following if the iDetector application is not working: 1. Install MICROSOFT .NET Framework 4.5. 2. Install vcredist_x86_2013 (or vcredist_x64_vs2013). Important: The iDetector application should not be used for a hospital terminal. A–12 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 77: Set The Connection Mode

    Appendix Set the Connection Mode The detector supports the following two connection modes and should be configured per site requirements. Wireless Client Mode Wireless AP Mode Wireless Client Mode 1. Connect one end of the Gigabit Ethernet cable to the workstation. 2.
  • Page 78 Appendix 4. In the Connections: field, click on Local Network. 5. Open the IPV4 settings. 6. For the IP and network mask setting, select Obtain an IP address automatically. A–14 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 79 Appendix 7. Open the browser and type 192.168.1.1 and log into external wireless AP. 8. Do the wireless setup. 9. Configure 2.4 GHz wireless network. • SSID: NETGEAR_BIG_24 • Security: WPA2-PSK • Password: 12345678 • Channel: Check the current Wi-Fi environment, and choose a relatively clean channel.
  • Page 80 Appendix 11. Configure LAN IP address. • IP address: 192.168.8.1 • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 12. Do an external wireless AP reboot: Apply the above settings and reboot your wireless router. 13. Recover the local network IPV4 setting. • IP setting—IP address: 192.168.8.188 •...
  • Page 81 Appendix 14. Connect the panel to the workstation with the Ethernet cable. 15. Select: • Detector • Wifi • Read Config • Client 16. Select Add and enter the SSID and Password. Select Apply. AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 A–17...
  • Page 82 Appendix 17. Choose SSID and select the one with a check mark. Select Write Config to save the parameters. 18. Turn on the wireless router. a. Make sure there is a wired connection between the outer, work station, and IP 192.168.8.188.
  • Page 83: Wireless Ap Mode

    Appendix Wireless AP Mode A wired cable can also be used to configure detector in wireless client mode. The wired connection should only be used by the service operator.To start configuration with wired cable, it is necessary to complete this procedure. 1.
  • Page 84 Appendix Important: Make sure that the SSID is different from others already used. 6. In the Frequency field, click on the arrow and select a value from the drop-down list.. 7. In the Country field, click on the arrow and select a country from the drop-down list. 8.
  • Page 85 Appendix 9. Select Write Config to save the settings. Note: Do not remove the wired cable until the FPD status is Ready. The detector will connect to the wireless AP the next time it is powered on. 10. Configure the external wireless card. a.
  • Page 86 Appendix c. Open the wireless card configuration. d. Open the IPV4 setting and set the following values:. • IP setting—IP address: 192.168.8.188 • Network mask setting—Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 A–22 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 87 Appendix e. Open SDK and select the detector. f. Select Connect. AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 A–23...
  • Page 88: Shortcuts

    Appendix Shortcuts Shortcut Result Double-click the window using the left mouse button. The image is centered and displayed at the max- imum size. Double-click the window using the right mouse but- The window level and width are adjusted to WL: ton.
  • Page 89: Establish A Connection With The Detector

    Appendix Establish a Connection with the Detector 1. Open SDK, select the detector, and select Connect. 2. Confirm that the values for IP address and Port are the same as the values in config.ini. Note: The value for Cfg_HostPort should be the default of 28000. Note: When the connection is changed to a different network card, the user must reconnect the detector using a different IP address.
  • Page 90: Configure The Detector

    Appendix Configure the Detector 1. From the iDetector menu, select the Acquire tab. 2. Acquire the module related setting, such as loading correction and calibration template, acquiring images. 3. See the SDK module-related settings, such as IP address. A–26 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 91 Appendix 4. See the Detector module related settings, such as trigger module, wireless signal. 5. Calibrate the module related setting, such as making correction and calibration template. The template in the panel could be uploaded to a workstation, and the template in a workstation could also be downloaded to panel.
  • Page 92 Appendix 6. See the Local File module related setting, such as import a Raw or DCM image. A–28 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 93: Correction And Calibration Template Generation

    Appendix Correction and Calibration Template Generation The correction and calibration should be performed after installation and it is recommended to perform the new correction and calibration after any major change to the system settings and hardware configuration. It is also recommended to do the correction and calibration every 6 months.
  • Page 94: Gain Calibration Template Generation

    Appendix 4. Select Start create offset template file. The screen will display Offset Map Generating. 5. When complete, the screen will display Offset MAP Generated! Gain Calibration Template Generation Before doing this procedure, make sure SID1.2m, no copper is required. Actual screens may be different from those shown in this procedure.
  • Page 95 Appendix 2. Select Start. 3. Select PREP and start the exposure. 4. When completed, select Acquire to get the light image. 5. If the value meets the expected value, select Accept, and then acquire the other four images. If the value does not meet the expected value, do not click Accept. Adjust the exposure dose, and then click PREP to acquire the light image again.
  • Page 96: Defect Correction Template Generation

    Appendix 6. When all five images are created, select Generate to generate the gain template. Defect Correction Template Generation Before doing this procedure, make sure SID1.2m, no copper is required. Actual screens may be different from those shown in this procedure. Note: Use software post offset mode.
  • Page 97 Appendix 2. Select Start. 3. Select PREP and start the exposure. 4. When completed, select Acquire to get the light image. 5. If the value meets the expected value, select Accept, and then acquire the other seven images. If the value does not meet the expected value, do not select Acquire. Adjust the exposure dose, then select PREP to acquire the light image again.
  • Page 98 Appendix 6. When all eight images are created, select Generate to generate the gain template. Note: Make sure your x-ray dose is correct. If your dose is out of the range, iDetector will remind you to adjust the dose. Then you can select start creating and try again. If users operate with two panels, SDK has a probability of automatically quitting.
  • Page 99: Image Check And Upload

    Appendix Image Check and Upload OPEN provides two features for image check and uploading: Local Image Check and Panel Image Upload. Local Image Check is used to check images saved in the workstation. Panel Image Upload is used to upload images stored in the panel. Local Image Check 1.
  • Page 100 Appendix 2. Select Query Images. The images stored on the detector will be listed. 3. Select Upload Images and choose the specified image. Select OK. When the state changes to Success, the image has been uploaded. The upload process can be canceled by selecting Stop Upload. The uploaded images are saved in the path of the detector serial number.
  • Page 101: Defect Template Check And Modification

    Appendix Defect Template Check and Modification The iDetector software provides the ability to check the defect template. If the template has updates, the user can add and delete pixels or defective lines by modifying the opened defect template. Defect Template Check 1.
  • Page 102: Defect Template Modification

    Appendix Defect Template Modification 1. Open the specified defect template. The defect management dialog box will be displayed. 2. Locate the pixel that needs to be managed, type the coordinates of the pixel, and select Add. The information will be added to the template. A–38 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 103 Appendix Note: If Delete is selected, the information will be removed from the template. 3. Select Save. 4. It is similar to manage the defect pixel. If the user needs to add the defect line, type the coordinates of the line, and select Add. If the information needs to be deleted, select Delete.
  • Page 104: Correction And Calibration Management

    Appendix Correction and Calibration Management Correction and Calibration Template Synchronization The detector supports correction and calibration template storage. Templates in the detector can be uploaded to a workstation, and templates in a workstation can be downloaded to a detector. 1. After generating the offset, gain, and defect templates, select the templates and select Download to FPD.
  • Page 105 Appendix 3. Select Read Status. 4. If the Activity column shows disable, select the row and select Active to enable it. AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 A–41...
  • Page 106: Correction And Calibration Management

    Appendix Correction and Calibration Management The detector supports the following ways to do correction and calibration: • In software correction and calibration, the workstation completes all correction and calibration. • In hardware correction and calibration, the panel completes all correction and calibration.
  • Page 107 Appendix 2. Select: • HWPostOffset • HWGain • HWDefect Note: The hardware-based calibration is on. 3. Select: • SWPostOffset • SWGain • SWDefect Note: The software-based calibration is on. AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 A–43...
  • Page 108: Update The Firmware

    Appendix Update the Firmware The Internet can be used to upgrade the detector firmware. This procedure applies to MCU, FPGA, and ARM. 1. Connect the panel to a PC. 2. Open a browser, type 192.168.8.8 in the search bar, and then press Enter. 3.
  • Page 109 Appendix 4. Click on the three squares located on the left side of the screen. 5. Select Upgrade and then Browse. 6. Select one the firmware files from the list and select Open. • MARS141V3TIS_IMAGE_MCU_xxxx_xx_15.ifm • MARS141V3TIS_IMAGE_FPGA_xxxx_xx_15.ifm • MARS141V3TIS_IMAGE_ARM_xxxx_xx_15.ifm AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 A–45...
  • Page 110 Appendix Important: Selecting MARS141V3TIS_IMAGE_ALL_xxxx_xx_15.ifm will allow all three versions of firmware to be updated at the same time. 7. When the selected file name is displayed on the interface, select Upgrade. 8. Select Close when the Notice box is displayed. The progress bar will be displayed.
  • Page 111 Appendix 9. If the upgrade is successful, the following interface screen will be displayed. Note: If the screen is not displayed, the upgrade has failed. AJ4309 | 2019-08-13 A–47...
  • Page 112 Appendix A–48 AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 113: Publication History

    Publication History Version Date Changes 2019-08-13 Initial release AJ4309 | 2019-08-13...
  • Page 114 Carestream Health, Inc. 150 Verona Street Rochester, NY, USA 14608 © Carestream Health, Inc., 2019 Made in China for Carestream Health, Inc. CARESTREAM is a trademark of Carestream Health. Pub. No. AJ4309 Rev. A...
  • Page 115 FCC Regulations: Contains module’s FCC ID:2ACHK-01070189 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 116 the maximum value. This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless Base station antenna, the lower the power output. The exposure standard for wireless devices employing a unit of measurement is known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.

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