Related Manuals for OREX PcCR 1417
Summary of Contents for OREX PcCR 1417
- Page 1 PcCR 1417ACL4 System Automatic Cassette Loading Version User Manual To be used with OREX Scanner Interface Version 2.5.1.0.9...
- Page 2 The company’s mission is to become a leading provider of compact personal CR systems. Following the successful penetration of the global dental market, the company changed its name from Digident to OREX and expanded its markets and product lines to serve the dental, medical, military, industrial and veterinary fields.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PcCR 1417 System Introduction ..................1 Overview ........................1 PcCR 1417 Operational Principles................1 Scanner Mechanical Description................2 Features ........................3 Technical Information and Specifications..............4 Using the PcCR 1417 System....................5 Overview ........................5 Language Support ....................5 Using the Image Plate with Cassette ................7 Plate Scanning Process.....................9... - Page 4 List of Figures Figure 1-1: PcCR 1417 Front View ....................2 Figure 1-2: PcCR 1417 Back View ....................3 Figure 2-1: AC Power and USB Cable Connections ..............10 Figure 2-2: Loading the Cassette ....................11 List of Abbreviations FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions LED –...
- Page 5 Preface This manual provides all the required information for scanning a medical plate using the OREX PcCR 1417 reader. The manual is intended to be used by medical personnel, and is comprised of the following sections: Section 1: PcCR 1417 System Introduction...
- Page 6 Safety Summary LIFTING HAZARD The PcCR 1417 scanner weighs 40 Kg (88 lb). Do not try to lift the scanner by yourself. Always seek assistance from another person. Lifting equipment that is too heavy may result in serious injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.
-
Page 7: Pccr 1417 System Introduction
The luminescence signal is digitized. The data is then subjected to digital image processing. The OREX PcCR 1417 reader enables the user to read a plate quickly, and erase it to be ready for the next read. The reader is compact and easy to use. -
Page 8: Scanner Mechanical Description
Power Connector Connects the scanner to a power source. (120VA/100–240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz). ON/OFF Turns the scanner ON/OFF. Power Switch USB Connector Connects the reader to your computer, by using the USB communication protocol. Figure 1-1: PcCR 1417 Front View... -
Page 9: Features
• Large (14” x 17”) digital image reading and viewing archive. • Plug and Play USB interface. • The PcCR 1417 reader follows the provisions of the Medical Device Directive 93/42 EEC for class 1 Devices. The reader conforms with the following safety standards: •... -
Page 10: Technical Information And Specifications
14" x 14" plate size 173 x 173 µm pixel size 14" x 17" plate size Plate Type AGFA ADC-MD-30 (produced and licensed to OREX by AGFA-GEVAERT A.G.) Reading Time 8" x 10" plate size 130 sec. ±10% 10" x 12" plate size 120 sec. -
Page 11: Using The Pccr 1417 System
Overview This section provides a general flowchart and step-by-step instructions on how to scan a plate using the PcCR 1417 System, and instructions on how to change the photo multiplier (PM) gain value of a poor or over exposed image. - Page 12 7. The computer restarts, running all applications, including the PcCR 1417, with the selected language. 8. If the language used is Chinese, enter the Scanner Interface – the Advanced tab. 9. From the Language drop-down menu, select Chinese RPS.
-
Page 13: Using The Image Plate With Cassette
Using the Image Plate with Cassette An image plate comes in a cassette, and should remain there. The only time a plate is out of the cassette is when the scanner automatically loads the plate for reading. It is important to keep the image plate positioned correctly throughout any procedure. - Page 14 To load a cassette into the reader: Verify that the scanner is On, and that the System LED is green, indicating that the scanner is ready. Insert the cassette into the scanner: • The face (white) side faces up, • The open edge points toward the scanner, and •...
-
Page 15: Plate Scanning Process
Plate Scanning Process The following flowchart depicts how to read a plate using the PcCR 1417 Reader. The reading process is comprised of the following stages: • Verifying the Prerequisites for Scanning • Launching the Scanner Interface Software • Loading a Cassette •... -
Page 16: Figure 2-1: Ac Power And Usb Cable Connections
2.4.2 Launching the Scanner Interface Software 1. Switch ON the scanner Power Switch (see Figure 1-2). 2. If you are using Orex CRW, launch this program. For other programs, please get instructions from OREX authorized service personnel. 3. Insert a new patient file, or select an existing patient file. -
Page 17: Figure 2-2: Loading The Cassette
2.4.3 Loading a Cassette Figure 2-2: Loading the Cassette 1. Place and center the cassette on the Cassette Tray (10" or 14" cassette width, shown in Figure 1-1). 2. Slightly push the cassette into the scanner (Figure 2-2) until it clicks into the locked position, and the PROCESS LED turns orange and starts blinking. - Page 18 2.4.4 Setting Up the Scanner 1. Click the Setup button in the scanner interface. The Setup dialog box opens. In the Setup dialog box, select the Configuration tab. 2. To set the size of the area to be scanned, left click the Plate “inch” x “inch”...
- Page 19 2.4.5 Scanning and Erasing a Plate IMPORTANT While scanning, do not perform any other operation on your computer (for example, printing, network operation, or emailing). These operations may result in errors in the scanning process. 1. To begin scanning, click the Scan button. First the Initializing scanning, and then the Scanning messages are displayed on the main dialog.
- Page 20 When the scanner has finished reading the plate, the digital image appears on the viewer. • If Auto erase has been set in advance, an Erase message appears after scanning is completed. To view the Erase message, you must re-activate the Scanner Interface. •...
- Page 21 2.4.6 Reader Status Indicators There are two status indicators located on the front of the PcCR-1417 scanner, above the cassette entry slot. • The left LED indicates the status of the system • The right LED indicates the status of the process Each indicator can appear green, orange or red, and the color can be either constant or blinking.
- Page 22 Scanning (Reading th e plate) Orang Orange Please wait, reader is scanning the plate Unloading Erase plate Orange Orange Please wait, blinking Blinking reader is erasing the plate Eject plate without erasing Orange Orange Please wait, Blinking reader is ejecting the plate Finish Green...
-
Page 23: Entering The Setup Menu
You are pro mpted to enter yo ur user rank. Note that the available options vary according to the rank of the user. Choose Orex Technician. Enter password. Click OK. The Setup dialog box opens with the Anatomical screen selected. -
Page 24: Changing A Pm Gain Value
IMPORTANT The Offset parameter is set during installation and calibratio n of your PcCR 1417 System (refer to section 3). Do not change this value! o change a PM gain value: 1. From the main interface, click the Setup button. - Page 25 4. Change/adjust the Sub-Organ PM Gain (in the Sub organ acquisition set section): • To get a darker image (in case of poor exposure), increase the Su Organ PM Gain by 10. • To get a lighter image (in case of over exposure), decrease the Sub Organ PM Gain by 10.
-
Page 26: Adjusting The System To An X-Ray Unit
(which is common to all the sub-organs creating an organ) and click the Set button. If you choose not to use a Context Vision filter for a specific sub-organ, click the Clear button. It is not possible to use the OREX filters and the Context Vision setup simultaneously. -
Page 27: Adding And Deleting Sub-Organs
• If you check the Use OREX Window Leveling checkbox (technici password required), the Scanner Interface searches for optimal wind leveling values (for Width and Center parameters) to be used by the local viewer. • Chec king the External Settings checkbox (technician password required) allows an external program to select the organ, sub-organ and resolution. -
Page 28: X-Ray Machine-To-Scanner Calibration
3. X-ray M c a hine-to-Scanner Calibration Overview This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to calibrate the reader to the local x-ray machine. Calibration is unit-specific (results are saved only in the unit that is active while calibrating). The calibration procedure results in setting default values for offset and PM gain for all the organs and sub-organs specific to the scanner and x-ray machine. - Page 29 On the main screen of the scanner interface, click the Plate size field. From the pop-up menu that opens, select the Offset calibration function. Click the Start scan button. For every PM gain, the system calculates an equivalent offset value. The sy stem finishes the first part of calibration by displaying either the Succes...
- Page 30 The first step of calibration creates the offset and PM gain LUT. To ve rify this table, press the Offset List button on the Anatomical tab of the scanner interface’s Setup dialog. Note: Do not forget to re-check the Linearization option on the Image tab of Setup dialog.
- Page 31 Expose the plate to x-ray. Use the maximum dose allowed depending on the local x-ray machine and the ‘film speed’ used. We estimate the parameters when using 400 ASA to be approximately 190 PM gain, and when using 200 ASA, to be approximately 150 PM gain. On the main screen of the scanner interface, click the Plate size field.
- Page 32 Click the Recalculate all sub-organ pm gain according to the selected sub-organ button. After you accept the warning message, the PM gain in all sub-organs allocated to the selected organ, are recalculated according to th e new value. Close the Setup screen. The Scanner Interface’s main dialog re-opens.
-
Page 33: Image Property
“Fixed image path” in your viewer m tches the location on your hard disk (contact OREX support for the location on the hard disk). In the main dialog, click the Setup button. The Setup dialog opens. In the Setup dialog, select the Image tab. -
Page 34: Resolution, Orientation And Linearization
5. Resolution, Orientation and Linearization Overview The 8” x 10” holder can be scanned in either normal or high resolution. Reading a plate in high resolution is recommended whenever you wish to focus on small structures (physiological or pathological). The Scanner Interface creates a mirror image from input, so that left and right appear as they do on regular x-ray film: Linearization is a mathematical algorithm that corrects distortions in the plate’s absorption. - Page 35 To select permanent normal resolution, do not check the Normal Resolution check box. Leave the Normal Resolution check box empty. To select permanent high resolution, check the Normal Resolution check box, and the Normal Resolution text immediately changes to High Resolution. The end result is the High Resolution check box is checked.
-
Page 36: Erasing Options And Automatic Scan
6. Era sing Options and Automatic Scan Overview The scanner Configuration library consists of several options that are used daily: • Note that ACL 4 Nominal at the bottom of the screen is selected. • A uto erase after scan enables the erasing of a plate automatically after the scan is completed. -
Page 37: Setting Erasing Options And Auto Scan
Setting Erasing Options and Auto Scan In the main dialog, click the Setup button. The Setup dialog opens. In the Setup dialog, select the Configuration tab. Check the Auto erase after scan checkbox, then click Save. Perform a scan. After scanning is completed, erasing occurs automaticall Check the Auto Scan checkbox, then click Sa ve. -
Page 38: Rais 2
These images, displaying an organ from different angles, are grouped together to create a patient study. With the OREX concept, each x-ray exposure is immediately fed into the locally positioned CR (Computed Radiography) system. - Page 39 The bottom part of the screen displays the current study with the latest ten acquired im ages (as thumbnails). When less than ten images have been acquired, the remaining section remains black. It is possible to right-click any of the images for an enlarged preview. After acquiring the required images, you can exit the scanning interface, by clicking The system enters the viewer, and displays the entire study.
-
Page 41: About Orex Software
8. About OREX Software The Abo ut OREX Software t ab lists the versions of system’s software (Boot, Scanner Interface, and so on). Knowing which versions you have may be necessary when you contact a technician or support personnel by phone or email. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting Overview This section provides general guidelines for correcting malfunctions that may occur when using the PcCR 1417 System, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Error List IMPORTANT Inform OREX directly or through your vendor about any error messages that may appear. -
Page 43: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Question: Answer: Question: Answer: Question: Answer: Question: Answer:... -
Page 44: Recording Sub-Organ Offset And Pm Gain Values
10. Recording Sub-Organ Offset and PM Gain Values This section provides a place for you to record the PM gain values you set for various organs/sub-organs. Whenever you change a value, please record the new value in the table below (for changing a PM gain value, refer to... - Page 45 Organ Sub-Organ Gain Value Abdomen Abdomen AP Abdomen Right Decubitus Abdomen Left Decubitus Bladder Diaphragm Renal Jugular Spine Cervical Spine AP Cervical Spine Lateral Thoracic Spine AP Thoracic Spine Lateral Lumbar Spine AP Lumbar Spine Lateral Sacrum Coccy x Lower Extremities Femur Knee...
-
Page 46: Cleaning The Rollers
11. Cle n a ing the Rollers 11.1 Overview The rollers should be cleaned periodically to rem ove dust and sm all particles. The roller-cleaning device enables you to clean the rollers that feed the im age plate from the cassette into the reader. - Page 47 Remove the transparent protective sheet/protective envelope from the cleaning plate. ove the protective paper strips from the cleaning plate to expose the adhesive. Place the cleaning plate on the tray. Make sure the cleaning plate is placed in the correct direction, as specified on the plate. While holding onto the plate, push the plate into the reader.
- Page 48 Remove the cleaning plate from the reader. Disconnect the cleaning tray by pulling out the knob underneath the front tray.
-
Page 49: Demo Scan
12. Demo Scan The Demo Scan function enables you to display an image on your computer screen without connecting to the scanner. To use the Demo scan function: 1. On the main interface, click the Setup button. The Setup dialog opens. 2. - Page 50 -scanning ends, a Saving Image message appears on the main interface. If OREX ilters or Context Vision Setup were selected prior to demo-scanning, image filtering will take place. The demo- scanned images are saved in the study that is currently active on the viewer.
-
Page 51: Installing Context Vision
13. Installing Context Vision Run the CVLicense.exe program, located on the installation CD. Double-click CVIE-Orex-Soft. The CVLicense–Set License dialog box opens. In the Key field, enter the license key, which is located on the dongle; then press Set Key. Press OK.