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Summary of Contents for DX-D

Page 1: ...DX D Software Console User Manual 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 2: ...Software Console 21 Device Status Frame 22 Modality Position Drop down List 23 Filter Status 25 Grid Status 26 Position Status 27 Ready For Exposure 28 Preparation 29 X Ray On 30 Heat Units 31 Generator Controls Window 32 Radiographic Parameters 33 Focal Spot Indicator 35 X Ray Tube Load 36 Automatic Exposure Control AEC 37 Radiographic Working Modes 40 One Point Mode 1P 41 Two Point Mode 2P 42 Th...

Page 3: ...or any particular purpose Products and services may not be available for your local area Please contact your local sales representative for availability information Agfa NV diligently strives to provide as accurate information as possible but shall not be responsible for any typographical error Agfa NV shall under no circumstances be liable for any damage arising from the use or inability to use a...

Page 4: ...Introduction to this Manual Topics Scope of this Manual Warnings Cautions Instructions and Notes Disclaimer 4 DX D Software Console Introduction to this Manual 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 5: ...Scope of this Manual This manual contains the information for safe and effective use of the DX D software console DX D Software Console Introduction to this Manual 5 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 6: ...nt Caution Cautions are directions which if they are not followed can cause damage to the equipment described in this manual or any other equipment or goods and can cause environmental pollution Instruction This sign is typically used in combination with the warning sign when providing a specific instruction If it is followed exactly it should avoid the subject of the warning Note Notes provide ad...

Page 7: ...s that may appear in this document To improve reliability function or design Agfa reserves the right to change the product without further notice This manual is provided without warranty of any kind implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Note In the United States Federal law restricts this device to sale by o...

Page 8: ...Introduction to the DX D Software Console Topics Intended Use Operation Controls System Documentation Messages 8 DX D Software Console Introduction to the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 9: ...tended Use The DX D software console is used to control the X ray exposure settings and position of the X ray unit DX D Software Console Introduction to the DX D Software Console 9 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 10: ... Radiographic parameters 8 Focal spot indicator 9 AEC buttons 10 X ray tube load The graphical user interface consists of several panes and toolbars Note The contents of the graphical user interface depends on the configuration of the X ray system The screenshots in this chapter are examples Topics 10 DX D Software Console Introduction to the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 11: ... Device Status Frame Error Status Frame DAP Display Frame Generator Controls DX D Software Console Introduction to the DX D Software Console 11 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 12: ...wn list to select modality position and detector type 2 Filter status 3 Grid status 4 Exposure ready 5 Preparation 6 X ray on Related Links Device Status Frame on page 22 12 DX D Software Console Introduction to the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 13: ...has been resolved the CONT button becomes active Click the active button to reset the error condition A click on the text in the Error Status frame produces a pop up message that includes the whole text Figure 3 Error status frame and pop up message DX D Software Console Introduction to the DX D Software Console 13 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 14: ...st exposure The radiation measure is read as DAP value Dose Area Product in cGy cm2 for example 12 22 cGycm2 Selecting a new exposure resets the DAP value Figure 4 DAP display frame 14 DX D Software Console Introduction to the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 15: ...ator controls 1 Radiographic parameters 2 Focal spot indicator 3 AEC buttons 4 X ray tube load Related Links Generator Controls Window on page 32 DX D Software Console Introduction to the DX D Software Console 15 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 16: ... to the User Manual of the DX D System for general safety instructions system information and instructions for performing a basic workflow 16 DX D Software Console Introduction to the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 17: ...cation disappears All these error codes will enable the operator to indirectly convey the possible source of error to service personnel This may prevent the need for a service call or enable service personnel to anticipate corrective actions prior to arriving on site Figure 6 Example of error code DX D Software Console Introduction to the DX D Software Console 17 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 18: ...Getting started Topics Starting the Software Console Stopping the Software Console 18 DX D Software Console Getting started 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 19: ...To display the software console either Click the SC button in NX or Select a thumbnail in NX The software console is automatically displayed when the exposure button is pushed To manually start the software console In the Windows Start menu select Agfa DR Calibration Tools and click Start Generator Software Console DX D Software Console Getting started 19 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 20: ... stopped automatically when the DX D system is switched off To manually stop the software console In the Start menu select Agfa DR Calibration Tools and click Stop Generator Software Console 20 DX D Software Console Getting started 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 21: ...Operating the DX D Software Console Topics Device Status Frame Generator Controls Window Radiographic Working Modes DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 21 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 22: ... down List Filter Status Grid Status Position Status Ready For Exposure Preparation X Ray On Heat Units Topics Modality Position Drop down List Filter Status Grid Status Position Status Ready For Exposure Preparation X Ray On Heat Units 22 DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 23: ...tapult bucky The image is planned for the radiographic wall stand using the catapult bucky The image is planned as a free exposure using CR The image is planned for the radiographic table using the fixed DR detector The image is planned for the radiographic wall stand using the fixed DR detector The image is planned for the Portable DR detector inserted in the radiographic table bucky The image is...

Page 24: ...the status of the DR detector Table 2 DR detector status Icon Status description Grey the image is planned and the DR detector is in sleep mode Green the DR detector is ready to acquire the exposure on the selected acquisition system Green flashing the exposure has been performed and the acquisition is ongoing Red the DR detector is out of order Red flashing the selected acquisition system is star...

Page 25: ... status drop down arrow and select the filter from the list on the collimator use the filter button Table 3 Collimator with automatic filter no icon No filter is used A filter is used Material and thickness of the filter are specified Table 4 Collimator with manual filter no icon No filter is required A filter is required Insert the filter manually DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software...

Page 26: ...d is inserted The grid type is specified Red a grid is required The correct grid is not inserted or inserted wrongly The grid status is not automatically detected Table 6 Grid status not automatically detected Empty no grid is required Orange a grid is required 26 DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 27: ...ition of the X ray system does not match the target position Moving The X ray system is moving towards the target position Suspect The position of the X ray system matches the target position but the X ray tube is more than three degrees out of the focus relative to the detector Related Links Modality Position Drop down List on page 23 DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 27 0...

Page 28: ...ng the exposure Table 8 Exposure ready Icon Description Exposure ready Indicates that the selected technique is properly set and there are no interlock failures or system faults Exposure not ready 28 DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 29: ...ill light up when the X ray tube is prepared and there are no interlock failures or system faults After pressing this push button the following functions are activated Anode rotation Filament current switches from stand by to the selected mA DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 29 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 30: ...igure 9 X ray on After pressing the handswitch completely the X ray exposure is made The indicator on the console will light up 30 DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 31: ...e calculated and totalled The heat units display shows the percentage of the thermal capacity of the X ray tube that is used For example a display of 0 would indicate that all the heat units capacity of the X ray tube remains DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 31 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 32: ...Parameters Focal Spot Indicator X Ray Tube Load Automatic Exposure Control AEC Radiographic Working Modes Topics Radiographic Parameters Focal Spot Indicator X Ray Tube Load Automatic Exposure Control AEC 32 DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 33: ...The highest allowed setting for max mAs depends on the mA When an exposure is made it shows the actual mAs at the end of the exposure mA shows the radiographic mA value current selected for the parameter The focal spot selection is changed automatically if the mA value exceeds the applicable range ms can show The time value in milliseconds selected for the parameter When an exposure is made it sho...

Page 34: ...ode using CR When using AEC the exposure is terminated by the max ms or max mAs settings even if the target dose is not reached Related Links One Point Mode 1P on page 41 Two Point Mode 2P on page 42 Three Point Mode 3P on page 43 34 DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 35: ...it sets the highest mA value available for the selected focal spot and the respective exposure time in order to keep constant mAs whenever the mA value does not exceed the maximum tube power and the exposure time value does not exceed the maximum integration time of the DR detector Max ms Note You can do the focal spot change whenever the present conditions of the X ray tube allow it The mA statio...

Page 36: ... reduced to a 80 by default If a specific technique requires 100 of the X ray tube power touch the 100 button Depending on the status of the heat units switching to 100 may not be possible Figure 12 Tube power 36 DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 37: ... exposure will be inhibited Change any parameter kVp value AEC density or sensitivity in order to obtain a technique enabled for AEC Related Links One Point Mode 1P on page 41 Topics Field Selection Sensitivity Density Patient Size AEC Backup Time Rapid Termination Field Selection Each button indicates its related physical location of the selected field in the AEC exposure detector and you may sel...

Page 38: ... the density range number appears in black Table 9 Density scale variation over reference dose 0 Density 4 rd x 0 41 3 rd x 0 51 2 rd x 0 64 1 rd x 0 80 0 Reference dose rd 1 rd x 1 25 2 rd x 1 56 3 rd x 1 95 4 rd x 2 44 Patient Size The size of the patient is classified in five categories Extra Small Small Medium Large and Extra Large Touch the UP or DOWN arrows to select the desired patient size...

Page 39: ... when no radiation is detected in the ion chamber or when the selected parameters short backup time mAs are not appropriate for an exposure with AEC AEC rapid termination compares the AEC ramp with a 25 of the final value at 30 of the AEC backup time It is activated after 30 of the AEC backup time and after 10 ms of exposure both conditions have to be fulfilled Whenever the AEC is active it is rec...

Page 40: ...egree of automation One Point Mode 1P by selecting kVp with AEC operations Two Point Mode 2P by selecting kVp and mAs Three Point Mode 3P by selecting kV mA and exposure time independently Topics One Point Mode 1P Two Point Mode 2P Three Point Mode 3P 40 DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 41: ... is the max mAs The default value for max mAs is the highest supported value The value for ms is not available Disabling all AEC fields will switch to two point mode After exposure all values reflect the settings actually used by the generator Figure 18 1P working mode Related Links Automatic Exposure Control AEC on page 37 Radiographic Parameters on page 33 DX D Software Console Operating the DX ...

Page 42: ...e for mAs is 20 mAs The setting of density sensitivity and patient size is not available By selecting one of the AEC field buttons the one point mode is activated By adjusting the value of mA or ms the three point mode is activated After exposure all values reflect the settings actually used by the generator Figure 19 2P working mode Related Links Radiographic Parameters on page 33 42 DX D Softwar...

Page 43: ...t Mode 3P The value of kVp mA and ms can be adjusted The other values are adjusted automatically to keep the mAs value constant DX D Software Console Operating the DX D Software Console 43 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 44: ...X Ray Modality Controls Window Topics Positioning Parameters Collimator Parameters 44 DX D Software Console X Ray Modality Controls Window 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 45: ...onding button is touched Figure 20 Positioning parameters 1 Automatic position selection buttons 2 Actual positioning parameters 3 Target positioning parameters The selected modality position defines which positioning parameters are available Note Depending on the system configuration the target positioning parameters may not be editable To move the X ray system to the target position push and hol...

Page 46: ...matic positions and positioning parameters are available Typical parameters are table height and bucky position for an RAD Table bucky height for an RAD Wall Stand and height arm angle and detector angle for a U Arm X ray system as well as general parameters like Source Image Distance SID 46 DX D Software Console X Ray Modality Controls Window 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 47: ... using the UP and DOWN arrows The values increase or decrease step by step each time the corresponding button is touched Figure 22 Collimator parameters To use the same collimation setting on different exposures push the store button on the first exposure and push the restore button on all later exposures that require the same collimation setting DX D Software Console X Ray Modality Controls Windo...

Page 48: ...Problem solving Topics Radiographic Parameter Limits Self diagnosis Indicators 48 DX D Software Console Problem solving 0189D EN 20180329 1421 ...

Page 49: ...aximum Energy 60kJ Only in AEC mode the maximum energy 60kJ is exceeded An information message is displayed Instantaneous Power The instantaneous power limit of the X ray tube ratings limit or the X ray tube is momentarily overheated is reached by selecting some technique An information message is displayed The following table indicates the different information messages that may appear on the con...

Page 50: ...me and maximum mA generator limit Max Power Maximum power generator limit Space Charge Filament emission limit for a combination of kVp and mA in the selected focal spot Max Energy 60kJ The maximum energy cannot exceed 60 kJ kVp x mAs 60 kJ regulatory limit for AEC Instant Power Instantaneous power limit of the X ray tube depending on the anode temperature the selected exposure time and the select...

Page 51: ...ected It can also appear when making a lengthy or high powered exposure with the X ray tube cool when the X ray tube has not been sufficiently warmed up TUBE OVERLOAD Indicates that either the technique selected is beyond the X ray tube ratings or present conditions of the X ray tube inhibit the exposure anode overheated Parameters for next exposure may be temporarily limited by the generator chan...

Page 52: ...s are full open or in movement during exposure etc In this case the indicator lights up continuously PANEL OFF Indicates that the detector panel has been automatically powered off due to a power off in the X ray generator control an overheat above 47 C in the detector panel Exposure with the DR detector is inhibited except for the free exposure mode G E63 Excessive current in auxiliary winding dur...

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