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ADC Compact Plus

Digitizer

User manual

ADC COMPACT PLUS

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Page 1: ...ADC Compact Plus Digitizer User manual ADC COMPACT PLUS...

Page 2: ...uracy completeness or usefulness of the information contained in this document and specifically disclaims warranties of suitability for any particular purpose Agfa Gevaert N V shall under no circumsta...

Page 3: ...ading an emergency image plate 29 Re erasing an image plate 32 Chapter 3 Advanced operation Key operator mode 37 Survey of advanced functions 38 Preventive maintenance 39 General procedure in case of...

Page 4: ...4 2231C EN 20040224...

Page 5: ...ecautions and introduces the ADC Compact Plus ADC Compact Plus intended use ADC Compact Plus features Safety precautions Safety compliance Operating modes The user interface Switching on the ADC Compa...

Page 6: ...ate IP This device is part of a system consisting of X ray cassettes with erasable phosphor image plates an identification station for the cassettes and a workstation where the resulting digital image...

Page 7: ...itized the cassette is returned to the output buffer to be used for new exposures After a full Digitizer cycle the plate has turned 180 in the cassette Depending on the X ray intensity which has affec...

Page 8: ...C Compact Plus If you want to connect the ADC Compact Plus with other devices components or assemblies and if the technical data do not permit determining whether the combination with these devices co...

Page 9: ...ssory equipment shall include Use of the accessory equipment in the patient vicinity Evidence that the safety certification of the accessory equipment has been performed in accordance with the appropr...

Page 10: ...been removed Intergrounding connector Provides a connection between the Digitizer and other equipment which might exhibit minor ground potential differences These differences may degrade the quality...

Page 11: ...service organization Safety instructions for laser products The ADC Compact Plus is a Class 1 Laser Product It uses a 2x50 mW laser diode classification class IIIb Under normal operating conditions wh...

Page 12: ...ce The ADC Compact Plus complies with the general safety regulations EN 60950 IEC 601 1 1 1992 UL 2601 and CSA C22 2 No 0 and IEC 601 1 the laser safety regulations EN 60825 DHHS FDA 21 CFR Parts 1040...

Page 13: ...Compact Plus input buffer the other functions of the operator mode can be accessed via the keypad All functions of the operator mode are described in Chapter 2 Basic operation Operator mode Key operat...

Page 14: ...es for digitizing and up to 9 cassettes for erasure Keypad As the handling of the cassettes is fully automated normal operation is a zero button operation The keys on the keypad are only used to activ...

Page 15: ...ave been handled by the Digitizer The control panel The control panel of the ADC Compact Plus consists of a backlit LCD display and 10 keys As the handling of the cassettes is fully automated normal o...

Page 16: ...be done if an image plate has not been used for more than 3 days an image plate has been exposed to an exceptionally high X ray dose Key operator key To access advanced functions key operator functio...

Page 17: ...ards To decrement the number in a numeric entry field Left key To scroll backwards through multiple choices within a field To move the entry position in a numerical entry field from right to left To t...

Page 18: ...ssing stations disabled process station not ready Image processing station not available process station rerouted Images rerouted to other image processing station 2 Type of message 3 Extra comment or...

Page 19: ...Normal operation mode EMERGENCY Emergency function for image plates with ID data ERASURE Re erasure function 6 Error status service code SERVICE XXXXX or error code CODE XXXXX 7 Station name of the AD...

Page 20: ...have pressed a non active key or that the ADC Compact Plus has rejected the key command An interval beep accompanies an error locked or warning message Color Constant Flashing Status Action Green Con...

Page 21: ...chnician has appropriately connected the ADC Compact Plus and has carried out a performance test You have read the safety precautions at the beginning of this manual and you will observe them while wo...

Page 22: ...During this stage the status indicator is red and flashing If the ADC Compact Plus has completed the self test successfully the ADC Compact Plus enters the operator mode and displays the main operato...

Page 23: ...us indicator at the top of the machine is green and flashing Switching off It is recommended to switch off the ADC Compact Plus at the end of the day Place the main switch in position OFF Only switch...

Page 24: ...ual To reset the Digitizer 1 Locate the main switch and place it in position OFF 2 Wait 30 seconds 3 Place the main switch in position ON Never reset the Digitizer to solve a plate or cassette jam If...

Page 25: ...normal conditions and in emergency situations It also treats how to erase an image plate to prevent ghost images caused by previous exposures or by scattered radiation These functions are available i...

Page 26: ...tified via the ID Station Refer to the User manual of the ID Software 2 Check that the ADC Compact Plus is ready for operation the ADC Compact Plus must display the operator screen with Ready or Busy...

Page 27: ...ically takes in the first cassette reads the image plate and forwards the digital image data to the preview station for fast precheck and to the image processing station for image processing If fast p...

Page 28: ...from the output buffer When the ADC Compact Plus returns the cassette it is ready to be re used immediately However if you leave it for more than 3 days before re using it you must re erase it first R...

Page 29: ...or operation the ADC Compact Plus must display the operator screen with Ready or Busy status the status indicator at the top of the ADC Compact Plus must be constant or flashing green The ADC Compact...

Page 30: ...uffer Do not place the cassette with emergency status in the stack while the input mechanism is busy getting a cassette from the stack If you do not enter a cassette within 1 minute after pressing the...

Page 31: ...er resumes processing the remaining cassettes in the cassette input buffer If you decide not to assign emergency status to a cassette after having pressed Emergency you can quit the Emergency function...

Page 32: ...been used for more than 3 days In this case the image plate may have been exposed to scattered radiation If an image plate has been exposed to an exceptionally high X ray dose In this case deep layer...

Page 33: ...for operation the ADC Compact Plus must display the operator screen with Ready or Busy status the status indicator at the top of the ADC Compact Plus must be constant or flashing green 2 Press the Er...

Page 34: ...atus indicator will be green flashing When the ADC Compact Plus has erased the image plate it displays the operator main screen You can now add exposed cassettes to the batch of cassettes The Digitize...

Page 35: ...press the Escape key To erase the image plate press the Confirm key While erasing the ADC Compact Plus will display When the ADC Compact Plus has erased the image plate it displays the operator main...

Page 36: ...display the operator screen with Ready or Busy status the status indicator at the top of the ADC Compact Plus must be constant or flashing green 2 Place the cassettes in the input buffer The ADC Comp...

Page 37: ...ons preventive maintenance actions and troubleshooting For detailed information on these topics refer to the Reference Manual Survey of advanced functions Preventive maintenance General procedure in c...

Page 38: ...nce manual Page Queue management Consulting the image transmission queue 38 Digitizer set up Customizing the ADC Compact Plus 42 Date and Time Setting the date and time 47 Send test image Sending test...

Page 39: ...ual for more information Safety guidelines Do not lubricate the Digitizer Do not attempt to disassemble the Digitizer Always switch off the ADC Compact Plus and disconnect the power cord from the outl...

Page 40: ...ompact Plus on page 23 2 Remove the power plug from the socket 3 Wipe the exterior of the Digitizer with a clean soft damp cloth Use a mild soap or detergent if required but never use an ammonia based...

Page 41: ...iring the image quality Follow the instructions on the display The warning disappears as soon as the problem has been solved Locked Red flashing The Digitizer no longer takes cassettes from the input...

Page 42: ...224 Troubleshooting A survey of errors is listed below For more detailed information refer to the Reference manual To Refer to section Page Solve SERVICEXXXXX errors Solving the ERROR status 78 Solve...

Page 43: ...output buffer If this is the case you see part of the cassette either in the input buffer or in the output buffer To clear a cassette jam 1 Switch off the ADC Compact Plus Refer to Switching off the...

Page 44: ...Digitizer Make sure you open the left front door first When you open the left front door the power supply of all critical components is switched off automatically 4 Lift the bottom door bolt and open...

Page 45: ...the cassette is jammed in the output slot the cassette might be hard to reach In this case continue with steps 6 to 7 6 If the cassette is jammed in the output slot and is hard to reach swivel the cas...

Page 46: ...ng it upwards 1 8 Close the front doors The ADC Compact Plus will restart automatically After start up the operator main screen is displayed If you cannot easily remove a cassette at this point do not...

Page 47: ...ccurs before the plate is scanned there is a fair chance that you can recover the image by putting the image plate back into the cassette and digitizing it again While handling the image plate prevent...

Page 48: ...scan unit continue with step 3 If the image plate is jammed in the post scan unit continue with step 4 Status Action 1 Plate jam in the post scan unit Image is OK Erase the image plate 2 Plate jam in...

Page 49: ...he pre scan unit remove the jammed image plate by pulling it carefully towards you If the image plate cannot be removed by pulling it towards you lift the jammed plate and remove it through the upper...

Page 50: ...lift the jammed plate over the erase unit and remove it through the upper section of the Digitizer 5 Close the front doors The ADC Compact Plus will restart automatically After start up the operator...

Page 51: ...Equipment information sheet Appendix A...

Page 52: ...rt NV Mortsel Labelling CE T V 93 42 EEC Medical Devices Europe EN60601 1 VDE 0750 UL UL 2601 CSA 22 2 No 950 North America CUL Canada Dimensions Length at cassette buffer 1141 mm at foot 840 mm Width...

Page 53: ...sound power level according to DIN 45635 Part 27 During scanning max 65 dB A Standby max 46 dB A Heat emission at max throughput with 35 cm x 43 cm image plates Europe 0 8 kWh US 2730 BTU hr Cassette...

Page 54: ...mm 24 x 18 cm Mammography 10 pixels mm 30 x 15 cm HR 10 pixels mm 10 x 8 HR 10 pixels mm 12 x 10 HR 10 pixels mm Scan area scan width x scan length HR High resolution SR Standard resolution 35 x 43 cm...

Page 55: ...ADC Compact cassette Appendix B...

Page 56: ...e To compensate for this recalibration of the device for the use with ADC Compact cassettes could be necessary Make sure that the automatic exposure control device is placed above the cassette to prev...

Page 57: ...d memory The main difference lies in the RF tag memory chip that is permanently mounted in the cassette Using the ADC ID Software you can enter patient demographics and examination data into the memor...

Page 58: ...great importance The side containing the white phosphor must be oriented towards the black tube side of the cassette The dark support side is then oriented towards the red side of the cassette as sho...

Page 59: ...of protection against electrostatic charging and dust collection on the ADC image plates Nonetheless it is recommended to clean the image plates once a month using the following procedure 1 Open the c...

Page 60: ...the whole surface of the screen 8 Leave the cassette with the clean screens open for approximately 10 minutes to enable the solvent to evaporate 9 Reassemble the cassette Make sure that the white sid...

Page 61: ...he outside of the ADC cassettes with soft water and soap or a detergent solution with ADC Digital Screen Cleaner or with benzine The inside should always be cleaned with ADC Digital Screen Cleaner Nev...

Page 62: ...12 21 x 43 cm by partial scan of dedicated 35 x 43 cm cassettes 35 x 43 cm HR high resolution cassette 35 x 35 cm HR high resolution cassette 15 x 30 cm dental cassette Standards DIN 6832 part 1 2 ANS...

Page 63: ...63 2231C EN 20040224 Hinge Polypropylene PP Inner lining Makrolon Identification Memory chip RF tag card embedded in the cassette Backscatter protection 150 lead...

Page 64: ...er wavelengths due to the incorporation of iodide The stimulation spectrum is much broader than that of pure BaFBr and is shifted to longer wavelengths This shift is caused in the first place by the p...

Page 65: ...65 2231C EN 20040224...

Page 66: ...Printed in Belgium Published by Agfa Gevaert N V B 2640 Mortsel Belgium 2231C EN 20040224...

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