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Siemens MAMMOMAT Novation DR Start-Up

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with WH AWS, from System Serial No. 1201
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  • Page 1 MAMMOMAT Novation System Startup with WH AWS, from System Serial No. 1201 © Siemens AG 2004 The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All rights,...

  • Page 2: Document Revision Level

    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

    Mounting the covers ........4 - 6 5 _______Mechanical Checks _____________________________________________ 5 - 1 Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04...
  • Page 4 Adjust the H and D Settings ......8 - 8 9 ______ Image Quality __________________________________________________9 - 1 MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 4 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 5 General remarks........11 - 9 12 ______Appendix ____________________________________________________ 12 - 1 Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04...
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting PC connection ......12 - 6 13 _____ Changes to previous version ____________________________________13 - 1 MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 6 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 7: Configuration

    • radiation shield with the integrated control console • detector and • Acquisition Workstation (WH AWS). Depending on the installation configuration, some points may be omitted. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 4 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev. 02 04.05...

  • Page 8: Meters, Appliances And Tools

    A non-invasive digital kV meter If not available in the district, a scope can be used instead Tab. 1 Meters, appliances and tools MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 2 of 4 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 9: Phantoms / Auxiliary

    Standard installation and service tools Torque wrench for bolting the stand/ console to the floor Electrical screwdriver with adjustable torque is recommended Tab. 3 Tools Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 3 of 4 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 10 1 - 4 Prerequisites This page intentionally left blank. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 4 of 4 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 11: Important Notes

    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 SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 4 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 12: Protective Measures

    They may cause severe injury. These strips must always be applied onto the edges of the metal curtain during service and maintenance work. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 2 of 4 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 13: Measurements With The Oscilloscope

    When the generator is switched off with the service PC con- NOTE nected, wait approximately 5 minutes before switching it on again (The LED’s H3 and H4 have to be off). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 3 of 4 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 14: Delay Times Between Two Exposures

    Delay times between two exposures Rebooting the system NOTE Once a week the system should be switched off completely; no power on the stand! MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 4 of 4 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 15: Radiation Protection Door Switch (Optional)

    Connect the cable to the lamp holder in series with the power supply. CAUTION When connecting the exposure lamp to the Master board, make sure that the electrical load does not exceed 24VAC / 25W Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 6 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 16: 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. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 2 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 17: Connections

    Fig. 3Incoming mains cable Connect the incoming mains cable to the mains terminal (Fig. 3) at the bottom of the back of the stand. Strain-relieve the incoming mains cable. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 3 of 6 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 18: Measuring The Line Resistance

    Press the power ON button on the control console to activate the MAMMOMAT Novation 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 19: Checking The Supply Voltages

    Rotate the swivel arm system to 0 degrees by pressing one of the switches for clockwise rotation on the supporting arm. Unlock the wing and move the film wing to the parking position. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 5 of 6...

  • Page 20: Startup Of The Acquisition Workstation

    System specific data has to be entered and set. The startup and configuration of the Acquisition Workstation is described in the document Startup, WH AWS (SPB7-250.815.02...). MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 6 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 21: Detector Installation

    Fig. 2 Opening the box Remove all of the other packing material covering the inner box in which the detector is located. Do not cut the lifting band. NOTE Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 8 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.
  • Page 22 Fig. 4 Remove packing material Slide the lifting band from the inner box. Lift out the detector and carefully remove from wrapper. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 2 of 8 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 23 Enter the detector serial number, your district address and instal- lation date before you send it. NOTE The detector package has to be disposed locally after the installa- tion. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 3 of 8 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 24: Mounting The Detector

    Check that the pins on the connectors are not been pushed back. Mount the cover over the detector cable with 2 screws. Make sure that no cables are squeezed. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 4 of 8 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 25: Mounting The Grid

    The magnification table is optional. When the magnification is not supplied with the system, make sure that the grid is locked into the front of the table by the spring (6/Fig. 7). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 5 of 8 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Switches

    Remember to check the switch adjustment if the customer orders a magnification table. Mounting the covers Mount the top wing cover with 4 screws. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 6 of 8 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 27 4 - 7 Slide the detector fibre cover carefully over the detector and fasten it with 6 screws at the bottom of the cover. Mount the bottom wing cover with 6 screws. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 7 of 8 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.
  • Page 28 4 - 8 Detector installation This page intentionally left blank. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 8 of 8 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 29: Mechanical Checks

    Connect cables X807 (1/Fig. 1) to control button circuit boards D807 (2/Fig. 1). Connect ground wires (3/Fig. 1) to patient handles (4/Fig. 1). Side covers Screws in different sizes are included in the delivery. Fig. 2 Covers and sign Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 12 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 30: Front Cover

    Risk of damage. Be careful while attaching the front cover. Fasten the front cover to the side covers with two short screws (5/Fig. 2). MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 2 of 12 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 31: Stand Covers

    Fit the rear cover (4/Fig. 3) to the stand and fasten it with screws (5/Fig. 3) and contact washers (6/Fig. 3). NOTE Be careful not to damage the cables at the cable outlet! Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 3 of 12 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 32: Face Shield

    Place the Stand cap on the top of the MAMMOMAT stand (2/Fig. 4). Face shield Fig. 5 Face shield Slide the face shield (1) onto the holder for external diaphragms.Checking the swivel arm system MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 4 of 12 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 33: Rotary Motion

    The rotation of the swivel arm system shall stop when the button is released or when the end position is reached (+135 degrees clockwise and -180 degrees counterclockwise). The projection angle is shown on the display at the lower part of the stand. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 5 of 12 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 34: Opdima Wing

    (+120 degrees clockwise and -120 degrees counterclockwise). The projection angle is shown on the display at the lower part of the stand. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 6 of 12 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 35: Vertical Adjustment

    Press the emergency stop button (4/Fig. 6). The button should latch and all motorized movements of the equipment shall be blocked ("Er 813" shall appear). To reset the emergency stop button, turn it clockwise. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 7 of 12 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 36: Checking The Field Light Time

    (1/Fig. 9). The field light shall go out automatically after a preset period of time (normally 20 s.). Fig. 9 Foot switch MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 8 of 12 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Field Light Time

    Check the function of the knobs for manual compression/decompression (3/Fig. 10). Place a piece of soft material on the object table, for example a rolled up towel or a piece of foam rubber (4/Fig. 10). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 9 of 12 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.
  • Page 38 Press the foot switch for motorized compression to move the compression plate downwards while simultaneously pressing the compression plate in the opposite direction by hand. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 10 of 12 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 39: Decompression Button

    Increase/decrease the tautness factor by e.g. 10 the first time. Let the customer use this setting for at least two weeks before further changes are made. OPCOMP has been thoroughly tested by Siemens. If any factors NOTE are changed, OPCOMP will no longer be an optimization of com- pression force and image quality according to Siemens’...

  • Page 40: Checking The Exposure Blocking

    Check that the exposure release is blocked during the following conditions: • No patient is registered. • No compression plate is mounted. • The wing is not in position. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 12 of 12 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 41: Tube High Voltage, Current And Mas Values

    Be aware, that with the AEC mode on, a pre-exposure of 50 ms is NOTE done. Select the correct trigger on the scope, so you get the pre-expo- sure and the all the exposure times. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 6 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.
  • Page 42 1 V/T (1 T <=> 40 mA) 132 mA 1 V/T (1 T <=> 40 mA) 0.9 s 0.2 s/T 0.72 s 0.2 s/T MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 2 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 43: Checks With A Large Focus And Without Aec

    Record the measured kV and mAs value in the "Startup Protocol" on Page 11 - 1 Change the setting and continue with the next measurement until you have completed all measurements from the table above. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 3 of 6...

  • Page 44: Checks With A Small Focus And Without Aec

    Record the measured kV and mAs value in the "Startup Protocol" on Page 11 - Change the setting and continue with the next measurement until you have completed all measurements from the table above. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 4 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 45: Checks With A Large Focus And With Aec

    Record the measured kV and mAs value in the "Startup Protocol" on Page 11 - Change the setting and continue with the next measurement until you have completed all measurements from the table above. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 5 of 6...
  • Page 46 6 - 6 X-ray tube checks This page intentionally left blank. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 6 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 47: Collimator Adjustment

    Moving the collimator OUT is done by INCREASING the YC value and DECREASING the YS, XL and XR values. • Moving the collimator IN is done by DECREASING the YC value and INCREASING the YS, XL, and XR values. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 6 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 48: Collimator Beam Check And Calibration

    Connect the compression plate simulator and the collimator mounted plexi phan- tom. Connect the service PC to the MAMMOMAT stand and start the service software. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 2 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 49 X-ray does not cover the entire detector and shows where the beam really ends. Measure the white line thickness at each image edge with the application GUI and adjust the corresponding XL, XR, YC and YS values with the service software Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 3 of 6 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 50: Collimator Field Light Calibration

    Position the X-ray cross in the center of the detector. Make sure that a patient is registered. Mount the Collimator Mounted Phantom. Mount the compression simulator. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 4 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 51: Collimator Wing Difference Calibration

    Connect the compression plate simulator and the collimator-mounted plexi phantom. Start the service software on the service PC and select: Configuration -> Collimator -> Calibration of wing difference Fig. 4 Collimator wing difference calibration Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 5 of 6 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.
  • Page 52 Move the magnification table out by approximately 1 mm and try again. Record the measured values in the "Startup Protocol" on Page 11 - 1 . MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 6 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 53: 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 "Radiographic Handbook". Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 10...

  • Page 54: Label

    The label is found in register 3 of the Technical Manual binder. affix the new label here Auto mAs / mGy Program Lim. Mo Rh WARNING Fig. 2 MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 2 of 10 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 55: Checking Opdose

    Repeat the procedure described in steps 3-6 for the other programs used. Record the measured values in the "Startup Protocol" on Page 11 - 1 . Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 3 of 10...

  • Page 56: Checking The Aec Dose Settings

    Mount the Collimator Mounted Plexi phantom and the compression plate simulator. Register or create a patient and submit with Exam. Fig. 3 Calibration - Patient register MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 4 of 10 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 57 One can check this with the mounted compression plate. The AEC sensors are drawn on the compression plate. Start an exposure. Measure the following values and add them to the table at step 4: Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 5 of 10 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.
  • Page 58 H and D Settings" and repeat the H & D dose check for Mo/Mo again. Record the measured values in the "Startup Protocol" on Page 11 - 1 . MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 6 of 10 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 59: Check The H & D Dose Settings For Mo/Rh And W/Rh

    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. Record the measured values in the "Startup Protocol" on Page 11 - 1 . Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 7 of 10...

  • Page 60: Adjust The H And D Settings

    The BRICK software switches to a higher user level, thus a Username and Password have to be entered. Username: root Password: ****** MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 8 of 10 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 61 100,80,60 in the High Dose Scal- ing Value field and click Change High Dose Scaling to save it. Proceed from where you have been referenced from. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 9 of 10...
  • Page 62 8 - 10 Checking dose settings This page intentionally left blank. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 10 of 10 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 63: Image Quality

    The compression plate simulator is mounted on the MAMMOMAT. Checking visibility of grid lines Register or create a patient Grid lines test and submit with Exam. Fig. 1 Calibration - Patient register Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 22 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.
  • Page 64 Exposure Exp Mode mAs Tube Angle (yes/no) AEC "H" AEC "H" + 60 AEC "H" - 60 Tab. 1 Checking the visibility of grid lines MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 2 of 22 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 65: Measuring Grid Lines

    Tab. 2. Note the result in the Tab. 2. Choose the next image that had visible grid lines in the list and start over with step 3 until all images are evaluated. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 3 of 22 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 66: Eliminating Grid Lines

    To minimize the risk that the high voltages is active then the grid is standing still the "time" the high voltage is disabled should be as long as possible. Move the grid to the left end position. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 4 of 22 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 67 Image Quality 9 - 5 Loosen the three screws. Now it's possible to adjust the grid switch (S1) alongside the grid (see Fig. 4). Fig. 4 Adjust grid switch S1 Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 5 of 22 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.
  • Page 68 A wheel is mounted on the left side of the grid motor (M1), on the wheel there is a slits which activates the grid switch (S1). Move the grid to the left end position. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 6 of 22 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 69 Make sure that the springs move up and down easily. Adjust the grid speed Start the service software. Main menu -> Configuration -> Grid speed Set the parameter as shown in Fig. 8. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 7 of 22 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.
  • Page 70 9 - 8 Image Quality Fig. 8 Adjusting the grid motor speed MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 8 of 22 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 71: Checking Image Quality

    ±3°C (±5.4°F) from the last calibration. Proceed as follows: Select the Examination tab card. NOTE Make sure that no patient is registered before you start the gain calibration. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 9 of 22 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev. 02 04.05...
  • Page 72 Confirm the message which pops up. As a result, the right screen will change as shown in the following figure. Fig. 10 Accepting / rejecting the screen MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 10 of 22 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 73 It is recommended to reject an image if it shows any cut off edges NOTE due to collimation or misalignment, or if there are any artifacts from debris or obstructions. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 11 of 22 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.
  • Page 74 Image Quality Example images of a calibration. GOOD EXAMPLE Fig. 11 Gain calibration, good example BAD EXAMPLE Fig. 12 Gain calibration, bad example MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 12 of 22 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 75 Double-click on the next image in the Procedure: Calibration and proceed with step 10 until you have a total of 8 accepted images. Select Examination -> End Examination from the syngo menu bar to exit the calibration. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 13 of 22 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 76: Creation Of New Pixel Map

    The Service Level 5 or higher is necessary to do the Bad Pixel Mapping. Select Acquisition System. Fig. 13 Service Home Page MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 14 of 22 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 77 As a result, the following screen is displayed. Fig. 14 Acquisition System Menu Select the Examination tab card. NOTE Make sure that no patient is registered before you start the Bad Pixel Mapping. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 15 of 22 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev. 02 04.05...
  • Page 78 Confirm the message which pops up. As a result, the right screen will change as shown in the following figure. Fig. 16 Accept / reject screen MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 16 of 22 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 79 Select Examination -> End examination from the syngo menu bar to exit the Calibration. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 17 of 22 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 80: Tests Of The Quality Control Manual

    The Quality Control manual suggests to use a non-invasive kV meter. If you don’t have such a measurement device in your district office, use a scope to measure the kV. Connect the oscilloscope as follows: MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 18 of 22 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 81 For the ROW (Rest Of The World) the Quality Control Manual (SPB7-250.623.02.xx.02) has to be used. Make a note in the "Startup Protocol" on Page 11 - 1 that the tests of the Quality Control Manual have been performed Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 19 of 22 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 82: Display Contrast And Density Of Images

    (center) of the images. Default Result DD (Display Density) - 0.15 DC (Display Contrast) 0.70 Tab. 3 Contrast & Density Settings MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 20 of 22 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 83: Setting The Display Density And Display Contrast

    After entering the new parameters, a few patient images should be taken to find out whether the changes are meeting customer's requirements. Take down the current settings for the image display density /contrast values in the "Startup Protocol" on Page 11 - 1 Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 21 of 22 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.
  • Page 84 9 - 22 Image Quality MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 22 of 22 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 85: Final Procedures

    Connect the service PC to the MAMMOMAT stand and start the service software. Go to Configuration -> Miscellaneous -> Allow film exposure and make sure that the Switch is set to OFF. Fig. 1 Set Allow film exposure to OFF Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 6 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 86: Settings Date And Time

    Command field. start telnet brick A Username and Password have to be entered. Username: root Password: ****** MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 2 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 87 - day 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 SPB7-250.815.04 Page 3 of 6 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev. 02 04.05...

  • Page 88: Service Pc And Measuring Instruments

    (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 Ω. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 4 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 89: Warning Label On Control Panel

    You will find the protocol in the system folder Place a copy of the protocols in the technical documentation binder. • The Startup Protocol and the Installation Protocol remain with the system. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 5 of 6 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.
  • Page 90 10 - 6 Final procedures This page intentionally left blank. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 6 of 6 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 91: Startup Protocol

    Luminance meter (measures the light intensity from the X-ray field) Dose meter Ion chamber Densitometer A non-invasive digital kV meter Tab. 1 Auxiliary materials Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 10 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 92: Installation And Start-Up Steps Performed

    All covers are mounted......... . . The temperature logger was sent to DirectRay Cooperation (DRC) ..MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 2 of 10 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24...
  • Page 93 Installation or Start up........Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04...

  • Page 94: Startup Settings

    _____V x ( _____s + _____s + _____s) x 40 mA = ______ mAs 10 mAs Mo/Mo Tab. 2 Tube high voltage, current and mAs values MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 4 of 10 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 95 _____V x ( _____s + _____s + _____s) x 40 mA = ______ mAs Display ______ mAs W/Rh Tab. 2 Tube high voltage, current and mAs values Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 5 of 10 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev. 02 04.05...

  • Page 96: Collimator Beam Calibration

    Results from the chapter "Checking the AEC dose settings" on Page 8 - 4. Anode / Dose value Pixel value Filter Mo/Mo 28 kV Mo/Rh W/Rh Tab. 6 AEC Dose Settings MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 6 of 10 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 97: Opdose Settings

    Results from the chapter "Display contrast and density of images" on Page 9 - 20 Default Result DD (Display Density) - 0,15 DC (Display Contrast) 0,70 Tab. 9 Contrast & Density Settings Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 7 of 10 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 System...

  • Page 98: Activity Report

    Number of employees who were employed in the period Total (Mh) Man hours, number of accumulated hours multiplied by number of employees MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 8 of 10 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 99: General Remarks

    __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ A copy of this remains at the system and is filed in the Assembly/Installation folder. Place, date Installation team employee Siemens project manager/ person responsible for the project Name in block letters Name in block letters Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04...
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  • Page 101: Troubleshooting Image Quality

    Isolation is the first step and should be done by using internally-generated image patterns in the image chain to determine where exactly the artifact is being produced (“what is/ what is not” the artifact analysis). Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 8...
  • Page 102 Perform the bad pixel correction. ( Pixels and Lines ing. Refer to "Creation of new pixel map" on Page 9 - 14) MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 2 of 8 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 103 Allow proper warm-up time to nor- operating temperature. mal operational temperature. Distorted image with Detector defective. Detector might have to be replaced 256 blocks contact the Service Center. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 3 of 8 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24...

  • Page 104: Working With The Service Pc

    Programmable Logic Device on the AEC board (D701). Flash Memory device on the AEC board (D701). ® ® Operating System, e.g. "Microsoft Windows " MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 4 of 8 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...

  • Page 105: Connecting The Service Pc

    If the IrDA-port was disabled in the computer BIOS, it should not be present in the list of available hardware. If the IrDA is present anyway and its icon is not marked with a red cross: Double-click on the device row. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 5 of 8 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev.

  • Page 106: Starting Up And Using The Service Pc

    Press the button Device Manager. Expand the row Ports. Double-click on the COM1 row. Choose the tab Port Settings. Press the button Advanced. MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.815.04 Page 6 of 8 Siemens AG System Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 Medical Solutions...
  • Page 107 Appendix 12 - 7 Uncheck the check box Use FIFO Buffers. Exit the dialog by pressing the OK button. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 7 of 8 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24 System...
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  • Page 109 13 - 1 Chapter Page Change ’Rebooting the system’ note was updated. ´Mounting´ the detector was updated Select procedure was updated ´Protocols´ was added. Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.04 Page 1 of 2 MAMMOMAT Novation Medical Solutions Rev. 02 04.05 CS SD 24...
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