System Overview; Component Overview - Brainlab CURVE Technical User Manual

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
2.1

Component Overview

Terminology
The Curve Dual Navigation Station is referred to as "Curve system" in this user guide. It
consists of the following parts:
• Curve Dual Monitor Cart
• Curve Dual Camera Cart
• EM Tracking Unit
Abbreviation
UPS is used to abbreviate "uninterruptible power supply" in this manual.
General Information
The Curve system is a navigation platform used for image guided surgery, consisting of:
• A camera unit (see page 26)
• A medical computer unit for running software (see page 69)
• Touchscreen monitor units for displaying navigation and for user interaction with the software
(see page 22)
• A tracking system
• Optional EM Tracking Unit
Electromagnetic Tracking
Electromagnetic (EM) tracking uses an EM Field Generator to create a known volume of a
varying magnetic field. This field induces voltage into coils located inside the EM instruments.
From the strength and phase of the induced voltages, the position of the instrument inside the
area of interest is calculated. Brainlab software applications use this tracking unit input to display
the three-dimensional position of the EM instruments relative to the EM Patient Reference.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) must be installed and put into
service according to the EMC information provided in this guide and the System User Guide.
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