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U r d a n e t a
MAMMOMAT Novation DR
Start-up
System
with WH AWS, VA11C/VA11D
Print No.:
SPB7-250.815.06.02.02
Replaces: SPB7-250.815.06.01.02
08380490
SP
2005
© Siemens AG
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English
Doc. Gen. Date: 12.05
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  • Page 1 U r d a n e t a MAMMOMAT Novation DR Start-up System with WH AWS, VA11C/VA11D 08380490 2005 © Siemens AG The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages.
  • Page 2 Assemblers and other persons who are not employed by or otherwise directly affiliated with or authorized by Siemens or one of its affiliates are directed to contact one of the local offices of Siemens or one of its affiliates before attempting installation or service pro- cedures.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Stand covers ............34 Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 3 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05...
  • Page 4 Saving the configuration file ......... . . 92 MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02...
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting PC connection ........114 13 ______ Changes to the previous version _________________________________ 116 Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 5 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05...

  • Page 6: Configuration

    • detector and • Acquisition Workstation (WH AWS). Depending on the installation configuration, some points may be omitted. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 6 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 7: Meters, Appliances And Tools

    X-Rite 331 97 02 416 A non-invasive digital kV meter If not available in the district, a scope can be used instead Phantoms / Auxiliary Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 7 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 8: Tools

    With System Standard installation and service tools Torque wrench for bolting the stand/con- sole to the floor Electrical screwdriver with adjustable torque is recommended MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 8 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 9: Symbols

    : This symbol indicates exposure to X-ray radiation This symbol indicates that the measured values have to be entered in the "Startup Proto- col" on (Start-up Protocol / p. 97). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 9 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 10: Factory Adjustments

    The equipment is tested with 400 V, 2-phase in the factory. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 10 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 11: Special Checks And Protocols

    Maintenance measurements must be made according to the DHHS Maintenance Instructions (SPB7-250.662.01...) and the DHHS Supplements to the instructions for use (SPB7-250.661.01...). Results must be recorded in DHHS Measurement certificates (SPB7-250.663.01...). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 11 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 12: Protective Measures

    Apply the protective strips after removing the covers from the stand. Remove the protec- tive strips only when the covers are to be mounted or when vertical adjustment of the swivel arm system is necessary. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 12 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 13: Measurements With The Oscilloscope

    There is a life-threatening hazard of electric shock. For measurements in which a resulting ground loop may affect the measuring result, use the differential amplifier (difference measurement). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 13 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 14: Service Software

    5minutes before switching it on again (The LED’s H3 and H4 have to be off). A description of the various service software packages can be found in the MAMMOMAT Novation manuals for Software (SPB7-250.816..). MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 14 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 15: Delay Times Between Two Exposures

    Delay time between two exposures (seconds) max. 100 min. 15 max. 200 min. 30 max. 300 min. 45 max. 400 min. 60 max. 500 min. 75 Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 15 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 16: Rebooting The System

    Important Notes Rebooting the system NOTE The system should be switched off completely once a week; no power on the stand! MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 16 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 17: Radiation Protection Door Switch (Optional)

    If a radiation protection door switch is not used, a jumper, see (Fig. 3 / p. 17), on the mas- ter board 750 at connector X754 (Pin 1,2) has to be inserted. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 17 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 18: External Exposure Lamp (Optional)

    1. Connect the exposure lamp to the connector X759 located on the master board D750, (Fig. 4 / p. 18). Fig. 4: Connecting the exposure lamp NOTE Do not use power from the MAMMOMAT stand. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 18 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 19: Mains Voltage

    Mains Frequency: 50 or 60 Hz Maximum load: 10kVA (momentary) and 0.8 kVA (long time load). Fuse: 25 A (external) 208 -> 400 V. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 19 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 20: Connections

    1. Connect the incoming mains cable to the mains terminal ((Fig. 5 / p. 20)) at the bottom of the back of the stand. 2. Strain-relieve the incoming mains cable. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 20 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 21: Measuring The Line Resistance

    DR. The internal monitoring system automatically performs a functional check of the MAMMOMAT Novation DR. As a result dr is displayed on the film density display on the control panel to indicate that the communication with the MAMMOMAT Novation DR system is working properly when the detector wing is selected.
  • Page 22 Arranging the swivel arm 1. Remove the protective strips from the metal curtain. 2. Run the lifting carriage upwards. 3. Attach the protective strips back onto the metal curtain. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 22 of 116 12.05...
  • Page 23 System-specific data has to be entered and set. The start-up and configuration of the acquisition workstation is described in the document Start-up, WH AWS (SPB7-250.815.02...). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 23 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 24: Unpacking Of The Detector

    1. Open the cardboard boxes and remove the top packing insert. Fig. 7: Opening the box 2. Remove all of the other packing material covering the inner box in which the detector is located. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 24 of 116 12.05...
  • Page 25 8. Carefully remove the detector from its protective bag. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 25 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 26 Enter the detector serial number, your district address and instal- lation date before you send it. NOTE The detector package has to be disposed of locally after the instal- lation. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 26 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 27: Mounting The Detector

    8. Check that the pins on the connectors have not been pushed back. 9. Mount the cover over the detector cable with 2 screws. Make sure that no cables are squeezed. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 27 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 28: Mounting The Grid

    (6/Fig. 12 / p. 28). 6. Connect the (5/Fig. 12 / p. 28) cables for the magnification table on both sides accord- ing to the labels. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 28 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 29 Detector installation WARNING Fire hazard! If not observed, the D805 will burn up. Make sure that the cables are connected according to the labels. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 29 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Switches

    When no magnification is supplied with the system, the micro switch has to be mounted along the markings. Remember to check the switch adjustment if the customer orders a magnification table. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 30 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 31: Mounting The Covers

    2. Slide the detector fiber cover carefully over the detector and fasten it with 6 screws at the bottom of the cover. 3. Mount the bottom wing cover with 6 screws. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 31 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 32: Mounting Covers

    (3/Fig. 14 / p. 32) to patient handles (4/Fig. 14 / p. 32). Side cover Screws in different sizes are included in the delivery. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 32 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 33: Front Cover

    3. Carefully swing the front cover upwards and let it snap in position over the side covers. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 33 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 34: Stand Covers

    3. Fit left and right front covers (see (2/Fig. 16 / p. 34)) to the stand and fasten with screws and contact washers (see (3/Fig. 16 / p. 34)). MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 34 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 35 Stand cap Fig. 17: Stand cap 1. Place the stand cap on the top of the MAMMOMAT stand (see (2/Fig. 17 / p. 35)). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 35 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 36: Face Shield

    Check- ing the swivel arm system. Mechanical Checks Rotary motion The rotary motion has to be checked with both wings. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 36 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 37 3. Select the detector wing. dr is then displayed on the control console. 4. Set the projection angle set to minimum with the presetting knob (1/Fig. 19 / p. 37) Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 37 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 38 The rotation of the swivel arm system should stop when the button is released or when the end position is reached (+120 degrees clockwise and -120 degrees counterclockwise). The projection angle is shown on the display at the lower part of the stand. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 38 of 116 12.05...
  • Page 39 The button should latch and all motorized movements of the equipment should be blocked ("Er 813" should appear). To reset the emergency stop button, turn it clockwise. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 39 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 40: Checking The Field Light Time

    1. Connect the service PC to the D750 and start the MAMMOMAT Service Software. 2. In the Main menu select Configuration -> Miscellaneous -> Illumination time. 3. Type in the illumination time and save with <F2>. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 40 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 41: Checking The Compression Device

    The upward movement of the compression plate should now stop (safety switch). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 41 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 42: Decompression Button

    The compression movement must be interrupted by OPCOMP before 20 kg is reached, i.e. at 5-15 kg depending on the material (4/Fig. 23 / p. 41) used. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 42 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 43: Checking The Exposure Blocking

    NOTE OPCOMP has been thoroughly tested by Siemens. If any factors are changed, OPCOMP will no longer be an optimization of com- pression force and image quality according to Siemens’ clinical test.

  • Page 44: Tube High Voltage, Current And Mas Values

    Be aware that with the AEC mode on, a pre-exposure of 50 ms is done. Select the correct trigger on the scope so you get the pre-exposure and all the exposure times. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 44 of 116 12.05...
  • Page 45 1 V/T (1 T <=> 40 mA) 132 mA 1 V/T (1 T <=> 40 mA) 0.9 sec 0.2 s/T 0.72 sec 0.2 s/T Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 45 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 46: Checks With A Large Focus And Without Aec

    Checks with a small focus and without AEC NOTE The magnification table is only shipped with the system when the customer had ordered this option. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 46 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 47: Checks With A Large Focus And With Aec

    Select H on the control console; the MAMMOMAT is in now in AEC mode. • The check has to be performed for each measurement of the table. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 47 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 48 4. Record the measured kV and mAs value in the "Start-up Protocol" on (Start-up Protocol / p. 97). 5. Change the setting and continue with the next measurement until you have completed all measurements from the table above. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 48 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 49: Automatic Collimator

    Fig. 32: Collimator calibrations • Moving the collimator OUT is done by INCREASING the YC value and DECREASING the YS, XL and XR values. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 49 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 50: Collimator Beam Check And Calibration

    1. Make sure that the detector wing is selected. dr is then displayed on the control con- sole. 2. Connect the compression plate simulator and the collimator mounted plexi phantom. 3. Connect the service PC to the MAMMOMAT stand and start the service software. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 50 of 116 12.05...
  • Page 51 12. Check if the while lines at the edges of the image are gone, using a magnification of 4 in the application graphical user interface. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 51 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 52 10. Adjust the difference with the service software. 11. Continue with Step 7 until the beam field and light field are identical. 12. Save the calibration and Exit the service software. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 52 of 116 12.05...
  • Page 53 YC value and increase the YS, XR and XL values by 5 numbers. 6. Make sure a patient is registered and start an exposure. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 53 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 54 Move the magnification table out by approximately 1 mm and try again. 12. Record the measured values in the "Start-up Protocol" on (Start-up Protocol / p. 97). MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 54 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 55: Enable/Disable Dose Calculation

    If reinstalling factory default parameters, all previously entered measured data (HVL val- ues and dose exchange factors) will be lost. However, the measured data should already be noted in the document "QC Manual". Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 55 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 56: Label

    If the Dose Calculation System is enabled, affix a mAs / mGy label over the "mAs" text on the control and display panel. The label is found in tab 3 of the Technical Manual binder. Fig. 37: Label MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 56 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 57: Checking Opdose

    7. Repeat the procedure described in steps 3-6 for the other programs used. 8. Record the measured values in the "Start-up Protocol" on (Start-up Protocol / p. 97). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 57 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 58: Checking The Aec Dose Settings

    Proceed as follows: 1. Mount the collimator mounted plexi phantom and the compression plate simulator. 2. Register or create a patient and submit with Exam. Fig. 38: Calibration_Patient register MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 58 of 116 12.05...
  • Page 59 Thus, make sure that the probe is not covering the AEC sensors. This can be checked with the mounted compression plate. The AEC sensors are drawn on the compression plate. 6. Start an exposure. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 59 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 60 4. If the H & D dose settings have to be adjusted, proceed with Chapter 8 "Adjust the H and D Settings" and repeat the H & D dose checks for Mo/Rh and W/Rh again. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 60 of 116 12.05...
  • Page 61 3. The BRICK software switches to a higher user level, thus a Username and Password have to be entered. User name: root Password: ****** Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 61 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 62 100,80,60 in the High Dose Scaling Value field and click Change High Dose Scaling to save it. 6. Proceed from where you were originally referenced. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 62 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 63: Checking Grid Lines

    The compression plate simulator is mounted on the MAMMOMAT. Checking visibility of grid lines 1. Register or create a patient Grid lines test and submit with Exam. Fig. 41: Calibration_Patient register Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 63 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 64: Test 1 Protocol

    5 until all images are evaluated. Test 1 protocol Tab. 14 Checking the visibility of grid lines PMMA / Visible grid lines Exposure Exp Mode Tube Angle (yes/no) MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 64 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 65: Measuring Grid Lines

    2 cm above the chest wall at the center of the detector. The rectangle should be ap- prox. 5 cm long Fig. 43: Measurement of the grid lines Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 65 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 66: Eliminating Grid Lines

    Adjusting the grid switch • Adjusting the "wheel" that is mounted on the grid motor. • Adjusting the grid location • Adjusting the grid speed MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 66 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 67 2. Loosen the three screws. Now it's possible to adjust the grid switch (S1) alongside the grid (see (Fig. 44 / p. 67)). Fig. 44: Adjusting grid switch S1 Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 67 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 68 (see (Fig. 46 / p. 68) (Fig. 45 / p. 68)). Adjusting the "wheel" that is mounted on the grid motor. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 68 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 69 Otherwise, loosen the two screws from the grid motor support and adjust the space. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 69 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 70 3. Check the grid speed with the oscilloscope. The grid speed can be measured with the oscilloscope. See also Mammomat Novation, System Start-up...,SPB7-250.815…chapter "X-Ray tube checks", for systems with WH AWS . Measurement: • Switch the system OFF MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 70 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 71: Checking Image Quality

    If you have to troubleshoot image quality problems, please see the chapter "Trouble- shooting image quality" on (Troubleshooting image quality / p. 108). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 71 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 72 Proceed as follows: 1. Select the Examination tab card. NOTE Make sure that no patient is registered before you start the gain calibration. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 72 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 73 2. Select Patient -> Calibration from the syngo menu bar. Fig. 51: Select_calibration 3. Click the Gain button to start the calibration. 4. Confirm the message that pops up. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 73 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 74 If you Reject the image, a new image can be acquired for the gain calibration. Correct the problem, select the same image from the Procedure: Calibration Procedure and continue with step 10. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 74 of 116 12.05...
  • Page 75 Example images of a calibration. Fig. 53: Gain calibration_good example Fig. 54: Gain calibration_bad example Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 75 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 76: Creation Of A New Pixel Map (If Necessary)

    Options -> Service -> Local Service NOTE The Service Level 5 or higher is necessary to do the bad pixel map- ping. 2. Select Acquisition System. Fig. 55: Service Home Page MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 76 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 77 Fig. 56: Acquisition System Menu 4. Select the Examination tab card. NOTE Make sure that no patient is registered before you start the bad pix- el mapping. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 77 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 78 5. Select Patient -> Calibration from the syngo menu bar. Fig. 57: Calibration 6. Click on the Bad pixel button to start the bad pixel mapping. 7. Confirm the message that pops up. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 78 of 116 12.05...
  • Page 79 15. Select Examination -> End examination from the syngo menu bar to exit the Calibra- tion. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 79 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 80: Tests From The Quality Control Manual

    "Im- age Processing Parameter" on page (Image processing parame- ters (only for ROW) / p. 83). MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 80 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 81 DD (Display Density) and DC (Display Contrast), which are indicated in the bot- tom line (center) of the images Default Result DD (Display Density) - 0.15 DC (Display Contrast) 0.70 Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 81 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 82 10. Take down the current settings for the image display density /contrast values in the "Start-up protocol" on (Start-up Protocol / p. 97). 11. Continue with "Final procedures" on page (Final procedures / p. 89). MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 82 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 83 Gain value for additional noise fil- Do not change Enhancement Gain tering Additional Edge Kernel value for additional noise fil- Do not change Enhancement Kernel tering Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 83 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 84 3 predefined settings exist: Normal, Low, High MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 84 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 85 -0.8 -0.1 -0.8 Edge Enhance- ment Gain Additional Edge Enhance- ment Kernel Amplification 2.52 2.52 2.52 2.52 2.52 2.52 2.52 2.52 Factor Amplification Mode Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 85 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 86 0.35 rad_prior_lut These settings are the default ones, available upon installation Loading the sample images If the sample images are not loaded by the system, proceed as follows. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 86 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 87 IPPG (e.g. called "Standard") and stored. The image processing configurator tool gives assistance in determining the cus- tomer-specific values. It can be downloaded from the Siemens Med Intranet at: CS/For Service/SP/Mammography/Mammomat Novation DR WH AWS/Software How to use the configuration tool 1.
  • Page 88 Shift have to be entered in the corresponding fields. Tab. 16 Settings for normal parameters Default Result Factor make window width wider Window Center Shift MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 88 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 89: Disabling The Film Exposure

    Configuration -> Miscellaneous -> Allow film exposure and make sure that the Switch is set to OFF. Fig. 60: Set Allow film exposure to OFF Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 89 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 90: Settings Date And Time

    1. Call up the WH AWS service software and select Utilities -> Escape to OS. Enter then the following command in the Command field. start telnet brick 2. A Username and Password have to be entered Username: root Password: ****** MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 90 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 91 HH - hours MM - minutes yy - year The following example sets the system to 3:10 p.m. on November 21, 2004: brick# date 1121031004 Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 91 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 92: Service Pc And Measuring Instruments

    3. Exit the program with F10 when the backup is completed. NOTE Keep the backup floppy with other documentation for the MAM- MOMAT Novation in question. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 92 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 93: Remove The Measuring Instruments

    Final procedures Remove the measuring instruments 1. Turn OFF the MAMMOMAT. 2. Remove the service PC. 3. Remove connected measuring instruments. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 93 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 94: Checking The Protective Grounding Resistance

    (Mains input terminal) and all metallic parts of the equipment which the patient/operator may come in contact with, incl. all object tables. The protective ground resistance must not exceed 0.1 Ohm MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 94 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 95: Warning Label On Control Panel

    (Fig. 62 / p. 95). Be sure to position the label properly before affixing it. The label sticks immediately. Fig. 62: Warning label on control panel Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 95 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 96: Protocols

    You will find the protocol in the system folder Place a copy of the protocols in the techni- cal documentation binder. • The Startup Protocol and the Installation Protocol remain with the system. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 96 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 97: Site Data

    11Start-up Protocol SAP No.: ___________________ System Ser. No.: ______________ Customer: _____________________________________________________ Country/city: _____________________________________________________ Installation team: _____________________________________________________ Project manager: _____________________________________________________ Installation start: ____________________ Installation end ______________ Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 97 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 98: Auxiliary Materials Used

    Luminance meter (for monitor calibration) Luminance meter (measures the light intensity from the X-ray field) Dose meter Ion chamber Densitometer A non-invasive digital kV meter MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 98 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 99: Installation And Start-Up Steps Performed

    The MAMMOMAT Novation was installed completely ....❐ ❐ All covers are mounted................ ❐ ❐ The temperature logger was sent to DirectRay Cooperation (DRC)... Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 99 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 100 Backup for acquisition workstation and MAMMOMAT created.... SP Q "Quality Certificate" filled in and sent, when problems occurred with either the Installation or Start up..........❐ ❐ MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 100 of 116 12.05...

  • Page 101: Startup Settings

    Tube high voltage, current and mAs values Results from the chapter "Tube high voltage, current and mAs values" on (Tube high volt- age, current and mAs values / p. 44). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 101 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 102 Start-up Protocol Fig. 63: Start-up Settings MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 102 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 103: Collimator Beam Calibration

    Wing difference Wing difference AEC dose settings Results from the chapter "Checking the AEC dose settings" on (Checking the AEC dose settings / p. 58). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 103 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 104: Opdose Settings

    Exp Mode PMMA/ Tube visible Mean pixel Angle grid value differ- lines ence [%] (yes/no) AEC "H" AEC "H" + 60 AEC "H" - 60 MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 104 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 105: Display Contrast And Density Of Images

    Installation of the entire system in hours per/day Cabling of the system in hours per/day Travel time in hours per/day No order-related working time in hours per/day Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 105 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 106: General Remarks

    _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ A copy of this remains at the system and is filed in the Assembly/Installation folder. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 106 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 107 __________________________ Place, date Installation team employee Siemens project manager/ person responsible for the project ______________________ __________________________ Name in block letters Name in block letters Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 107 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting Image Quality

    (“what is/what is not” the artifact analysis). The following tables provide direction for cause and corrective action for those artifacts that have been validated as coming from various components MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 108 of 116 12.05...
  • Page 109 • Line Runs Through Read out problem; HV setting Follow applicable problem solving. Seam time too short. • Hard copy device or processor artifact. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 109 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 110 Service Center. (Bar Code) Dark lines / weak Lines need to be mapped out. Contact the Service Center. lines MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 110 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 111 Allow proper warmup time to normal operating temperature. operational temperature. Distorted image with Detector defective. Detector might have to be replaced 256 blocks contact the Service Center. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 111 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 112: Working With The Service Pc

    Key <F10> exits the program. Programmable Logic Device on the AEC board (D701). Flash Memory device on the AEC board (D701). Operating System, e.g. "Microsoft® Windows®" MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 112 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 113: Connecting The Service Pc

    Configuration of Windows® 2000 Pro 1. Choose Settings from the Start Menu. 2. Choose Control Panel. 3. Choose System. 4. Choose the tab Hardware. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 113 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 114: Starting Up And Using The Service Pc

    The following procedure will disable the buffering of the RS232 port. This example is for Windows® 2000 Pro. 1. Choose Settings from the Start Menu. 2. Choose Control Panel. 3. Choose System. MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 114 of 116 12.05...
  • Page 115 8. Choose the tab Port Settings. 9. Press the button Advanced. 10. Uncheck the check box Use FIFO Buffers 11. Exit the dialog by pressing the OK button. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR Page 115 of 116 Medical Solutions 12.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 116 13Changes to the previous version Chapter Page Change Checking dose set- Source of “Configuring of Dose Calculation" tings adapted Final work steps "Saving the Mammomat Parameters" adapted MAMMOMAT Novation DR SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 Siemens AG Page 116 of 116 12.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

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