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Carestream Dryview 6850 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DRYVIEW 6850 Laser Imager User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 150 Verona Street Rochester, New York 14608 © Carestream Health, Inc., 2010 CARESTREAM and DRYVIEW are trademarks of Carestream Health, Inc. The Kodak trademark and trade dress are used under license from Kodak. Pub No. 2G8647 Rev. A...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Overview 6850 Laser Imager............................1-1 Intended Use..............................1-1 System Components ............................1-2 How the Laser Imager Works ...........................1-3 Film Throughput ..............................1-4 Agency Compliance ............................1-4 User Guide Conventions ...........................1-4 2 Using and Maintaining the Imager Operator Control of the Imager........................2-1 Turning Imager Power ON and OFF........................2-1 Power ON..............................2-2 Normal Power OFF.............................2-2...
  • Page 4 Changing the PMM........................... 2-11 3 Troubleshooting Overview................................3-1 Error and Alarm Indications ..........................3-1 Correcting Errors............................3-1 Correcting Film Jams With the Imager Powered ON ................... 3-2 Correcting Film Jams With the Imager Powered OFF .................. 3-2 Touch Screen is not Functioning........................ 3-2 Calling for Support............................
  • Page 5 Altitude..............................6-3 Floor Vibration ............................6-3 Floor Levelness............................6-3 Environmental Effects ............................6-4 Power Requirements ............................6-4 Network Requirements ............................ 6-4 Film................................. 6-5 Film Types ..............................6-5 Film Sizes ..............................6-5 Film Storage and Throughput ........................6-5 Glossary...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview 6850 Laser Imager The DRYVIEW 6850 Laser Imaging System is a continuous-tone laser imager with an internal photothermographic film processor. Heat, rather than photo chemicals, is used to develop the film. The Laser Imager prints images on KODAK DRYVIEW Laser Imaging Film, which is packed in 125-sheet cartridges.

  • Page 8: System Components

    Overview System Components Film drawers. Your Imager may be configured for one, two, or three film drawers. Each film drawer can hold any of five different sizes of DRYVIEW Laser Imaging Film. You can select the film cartridge in any drawer for printing.

  • Page 9: How The Laser Imager Works

    Overview Local panel. The local panel contains the power button used to turn power ON/OFF for the Imager during normal operations. It also contains the touch screen. Touch screen. The touch screen is your interface to the Laser Imager. The screen accepts your commands and gives you status information about Imager functions.

  • Page 10: Film Throughput

    Prints up to 160 films (35 x 43 cm or 14 x 17 in.) per hour. Smaller film sizes print more quickly. Agency Compliance See the DRYVIEW 6850 Laser Imager Safety Manual, 2G8646. User Guide Conventions The following special messages emphasize information or indicate potential risks to personnel or equipment.

  • Page 11: Using And Maintaining The Imager

    Using and Maintaining the Imager Operator Control of the Imager During normal operation, the 6850 Laser Imager receives and automatically prints images sent by modalities over a network. Very little operator control is required. The main responsibilities of the operator are: •...

  • Page 12: Power On

    Using and Maintaining the Imager Power ON After the initial startup of the Imager, the power button on IMPORTANT: the local panel should be used to power ON and power OFF the Imager. If this is the first time the Imager has been powered ON, set the power switch to the "|"...

  • Page 13: Power Failures

    Using and Maintaining the Imager Power Failures In the event of a power loss, the 6850 Laser Imager shuts down. Films in process will not be completed and will remain where they are until they are removed (see “Correcting Film Jams With the Imager Powered OFF” on page 3-2).

  • Page 14: Touch Screen Functions

    Using and Maintaining the Imager Touch Screen Use the following table to navigate the touch screen. All functions begin at the Main Screen. Functions How To Touch Add a modality Utilities>Configuration>Installation Assistant>Configure Modality Adjust volume Utilities>User Operations>Speaker volume Assign sorter bins Utilities>User Operations>Sorter bin Backup system Utilities>Configuration>Backup...

  • Page 15: Touch Screen Help

    Using and Maintaining the Imager How To Touch Start power save Utilities>User Operations>Start power save Switch the Imager offline Utilities>User Operations>Imager Online Switch the Imager online Utilities>User Operations>Imager Offline Unlock doors/drawers Unlock icon>Unlock Film Supply Unlock processor Unlock icon>Unlock Processor Update MPDB Utilities>Service>Update Modality DB Update software...

  • Page 16: General Help

    • Moving the Imager to its location (see Getting Started with the 6850 Laser Imager, 8H5320) • Installing film trays (see Getting Started with the DRYVIEW 6850 Laser Imager, 8H5320) • Connecting to the network (see Getting Started with the DRYVIEW 6850 Laser Imager, 8H5320) •...

  • Page 17: Imager Passcode

    – Enter the Imager IP address – Enter the subnet mask – Enter the gateway address – Review the network information • Configure CARESTREAM Remote Management Services • Edit the modality information/parameters • Save/backup the configuration information • Exit the Installation Assistant...

  • Page 18: Loading And Removing The Film Cartridges

    Using and Maintaining the Imager Loading and Removing the Film Cartridges The Film Drawer icon on the touch screen displays the number of sheets left in a film cartridge. When a film cartridge is empty, the appropriate film drawer icon flashes, and a large zero appears in the drawer icon. CAUTION To avoid injury, do not leave the Laser Imager unattended when the film drawers are open.

  • Page 19: Drawers And Doors

    Using and Maintaining the Imager Drawers and Doors The Imager has from one to three film drawers, a main door, a film registration door, and an air intake door that you may need to open. Main door Film registration door Film drawers Air intake door Opening Film Drawers...

  • Page 20: Film Drawers And Main Door Manual Override Latch

    Using and Maintaining the Imager Film Drawers and If the Laser Imager is shut down or if the Door Unlock screen fails to open the drawers or door, use the manual override latch located at the Main Door Manual lower right front of the Imager behind the air intake door. Override Latch Air intake door...

  • Page 21: Filter Maintenance

    In other regions, contact local or regional solid waste authorities for proper disposal guidance. Go to the Carestream Health Web site and see the Environmental Technical Summary document for more information on PMM End-of-Life Management.
  • Page 22 Using and Maintaining the Imager 1. On the touch screen, touch: Unlock icon Unlock Film Supply Release knob 2. Open the main door. 3. Pull down on the release knob. 4. Remove the PMM. 5. Install the new PMM. 6. Close the main door. 7.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Occasionally, error conditions, such as film jams, may occur in the 6850 Laser Imager. You can easily correct minor problems. If more serious conditions occur, contact a trained Authorized Service Provider of Carestream Health Products (see “Calling for Support” on page 3-2).

  • Page 24: Correcting Film Jams With The Imager Powered On

    Troubleshooting Correcting Film Jams Do the following from the Troubleshooting screen on the local panel. With the Imager 1. Select Film jam list. Powered ON 2. Touch OK. 3. Select the error. 4. Touch View. 5. Follow the directions in the Error Correction box. NOTE: If available, touch the Show Me button to view a video of the corrective action.

  • Page 25: Adding A Modality And Configuring Modality Image Quality

    Adding a Modality and Configuring Modality Image Quality Introduction After the Imager is installed, you can later configure it to print images from additional modalities. To get the best print from a modality, the Imager must be configured for each individual modality. The configuration can be done either automatically or manually.
  • Page 26 Adding a Modality and Configuring Modality Image Quality The message appears: "This modality is recognized as below, for which recommended image quality parameters are available. Do you want to use them?" 7. Is the modality type, manufacturer, and model correctly identified? a.

  • Page 27: Configuring Modalities Manually

    Adding a Modality and Configuring Modality Image Quality Configuring Modalities Manually The procedure used is determined by whether the modality uses Presentation Look-Up Tables (PLUTs) or Transfer Function Tables (TFTs). 1. Disable printing. From the Main Screen, select: Utilities>Service>Printing enabled This will change the state to Printing disabled.

  • Page 28: Configuring Modalities That Use Tft Sets And Contrast Tables

    Adding a Modality and Configuring Modality Image Quality 9. Is the image quality acceptable? Back up the configuration. Repeat steps until the Touch: image quality is acceptable. • Close • Close • Backup • Yes • OK Configuring 1. From the Modality Configuration screen, select the Image tab. Modalities that use If you change a parameter value, you must select the check IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 29 Adding a Modality and Configuring Modality Image Quality 3. Select the best image and make note of the TFT Set/Contrast Table for that image. 4. If you are satisfied with the best image, do the following. Exit the test screen. On the Modality Configuration screen, select the Contrast Table and TFT Set you want to use.

  • Page 30: Performing A Contrast Test

    Adding a Modality and Configuring Modality Image Quality Performing a Contrast There are three types of contrast test that can be run. Test • Standard - this test prints all TFTs from within the selected TFT Set. The Custom and Broad sample tests use the TFT Set and IMPORTANT: Contrast Table selected by you as a starting point.

  • Page 31: Film Technical Information

    Film Technical Information General Description This section describes the characteristics of KODAK DRYVIEW Laser Imaging Film, not the operation of the 6850 Laser Imager. DRYVIEW Laser Imaging Film is a high-resolution, infrared-sensitive, photothermographic film designed specifically for the family of DRYVIEW Laser Imagers.

  • Page 32: Environmental Impact

    Film Technical Information Environmental Impact Tests show that DRYVIEW Laser Imaging Film is not considered hazardous to the environment. As a result, you can develop, recycle, and dispose of film with less impact on the environment than if you were using wet-developed silver halide films.

  • Page 33: Handling Developed Film

    DRYVIEW Laser Imaging Film can be left on a light box for more than 24 hours; in extreme cases in which light boxes are exceptionally hot (120° F/49°C), Carestream Health recommends removing them prior to eight hours of continuous exposure.

  • Page 34: Dissipating Heat

    Call your local sales representative or go to the Carestream Health Web site, search for the Environmental Technical Summary document, and refer to the End-of-Life-Management section.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Location Equipment Specifications Unpacked Packed Height Without sorter: 119.4 cm (47 in.) 144.9 cm (57.05 in.) With sorter: 148.8 cm (58.6 in.) Width 73.7 cm (29 in.) 85.8 cm (33.78 in.) Depth 63.5 cm (25 in.) 117.6 cm (46.3 in.) Weight Without sorter: 266 kg (587 lbs) 313 kg (690 lb) With sorter: 287 kg (632 lbs)

  • Page 36: Other Location Considerations

    IMPORTANT: • This equipment is intended to connect to other medical devices. Only an authorized Service Provider of Carestream Health products or Customer’s Qualified Service Personnel may install this equipment. • Do not locate the Imager within 2 m (6.56 ft) of where a cell phone will be used, even if the cell phone is separated from the equipment by a wall.

  • Page 37: Environmental Requirements

    Specifications Environmental Requirements Temperature • Operating: 15° to 35°C (59° to 95°F) • Storage: -35° to 60°C (-31° to 140°F) Relative Humidity • Operating: 20% to 85% RH, noncondensing • Storage: 10% to 90% RH, noncondensing Altitude • 30 m (100 ft) below sea level to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) above sea level Floor Vibration For the Imager to operate with no image degradation, floor vibration levels cannot exceed the following.

  • Page 38: Environmental Effects

    • Power cord with a plug for use in Europe All other countries must use an Agency-approved power cord with plug type suitable for the country of use, or contact an authorized Carestream Health dealer. One of the following single-phase, 15 A power sources, with grounding, must be provided within 2.5 m (8 ft) of the Imager.

  • Page 39: Film

    Specifications Film Prior to installation, you must order and have on hand KODAK DRYVIEW Laser Imaging Film. Contact your sales representative if you have questions. Film Types The 6850 Laser Imager accommodates the following film types: • KODAK DRYVIEW DVB Laser Imaging Film •...

  • Page 41: Glossary

    Glossary Computed Radiography, the process of creating digital radiographic images. Computed Tomography, the process of creating digital tomographic images. Cycle power Cycle power means to shut down and power up the Laser Imager. DICOM Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine. A TCP/IP-based protocol for transmitting and receiving medical imaging and related data over a network.
  • Page 42 Transfer Function Tables. Undelivered queue The queue of jobs that cannot be printed because of problems with the job description. Version A different rendition of an image. A second version of an image is processed using a second set of image processing parameters. Glossary-2 2G8647 2010-11-04...
  • Page 43 Index Environmental requirements, 6-3 Error history screen, 3-1 Add modalities, 2-4 Errors, 3-1 Adjust Volume, 2-4 Agency compliance, 1-4 Film Altitude, 6-3 Archiving, 5-3 Assign sorter bins, 2-4 Environmental impact, 5-2 Automatic modality configuration, 4-1 Jams, 3-2 Loading/unloading, 2-8 Recycling, 5-4 Backup system, 2-4 Sizes, 6-6 Spectral sensitivity, 5-1...
  • Page 44 Index Storing undeveloped film, 5-2 Switch Imager offline, 2-5 Mammo test patterns, 2-4 Switch Imager online, 2-5 Manual override latch, 2-10 System components, 1-2 Modality, 4-1 Temperature, 6-3 Network requirements, 6-5 Touch screen Functions, 2-4 Using, 2-3 Opening doors and drawers, 2-9 Troubleshooting, 3-1 Opening film drawers, 2-8 Troubleshooting screen, 3-1...
  • Page 45 Table 1: Publication History Revision Date Reason for Change 2010-11-04 First release...
  • Page 46 150 Verona Street Rochester, New York 14608 © Carestream Health, Inc., 2010 CARESTREAM and DRYVIEW are trademarks of Carestream Health, Inc. The Kodak trademark and trade dress are used under license from Kodak. Pub No. 2G8647 Rev. A...

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