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GE 

Measurement & Control Technologies 

Computed Radiography 

 
 

CRxFlex 

CRxFlex Operating Manual V1.1 
 
 

 
 

 

 

 

LL ID 51179524 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 5176/200

Page 1: ...GE Measurement Control Technologies Computed Radiography CRxFlex CRxFlex Operating Manual V1 1 LL ID 51179524 ...

Page 2: ...pliance 10 General 10 Equipment Classification 12 Connectivity 12 Training 12 Installation 13 Labels 15 Safety Instructions for Laser Products 17 Cleaning of the CRxFlex 17 Cleaning of Image Plates 18 Preventive Maintenance 18 Quality Control 18 Environmental Protection 19 Safety Directions 20 General safety instructions 21 3 Getting started with the CRxFlex 22 Starting the Digitizer Remote Displa...

Page 3: ...erating Manual V1 1 3 Re erasing an Image Plate 30 Cleaning the Optics Unit 31 Troubleshooting 34 Digitizer Remote Display 34 Connection Problems 34 Removing a jammed image plate 35 5 Technical Specifications 36 ...

Page 4: ... serious injuries to a user engineer or any other person or can lead to a wrong inspection result The purpose of safety icons is to indicate at a glance the type of caution warning or danger 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 ...

Page 5: ...ccuracies or omissions that may appear in this document To improve reliability function or design GE 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 Technical Support For technical support contact your d...

Page 6: ...and operated from a stationary or mobile workstation with Rhythm RT Lite installed on it In addition a Digitizer Remote Display is available for CRxFlex status and error messages NOTE In case of a usage different to the intended use the provided safeguards may be reduced in their effectiveness Intended User This manual has been written for trained users of GE computed radiography products and trai...

Page 7: ...for CRxFlex 3 Workstation for image processing and identification WARNING Accessory equipment not complying with the safety requirements of this product may lead to a safety hazard In particular the power cord may not be replaced by an insufficient dimensioned cable The data transmission is performed via network Two configurations are possible 1 Via local network preferred 2 Via network switch con...

Page 8: ... Intergrounding connector Operation Controls The CRxFlex interfaces with the user via 1 The Erase Button 2 The Status Indicator 3 The Power Button 4 The Digitizer Remote Display for CRxFlex status and error messages 5 The Rhythm RT front end with graphical user interface 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 9: ...In combination with constant green The CRxFlex will erase the next image plate In combination with blinking green The CRxFlex is busy with erasing and return of the image plate into the cassette Constant green Ready for scanning The CRxFlex is ready for scanning the next image plate The cassette is ready for removal Green blinking Busy The CRxFlex is busy with scanning erasing and return of the im...

Page 10: ...gnal input part or signal output part configures a system and is therefore responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the valid version of the system standard If in doubt consult your local service organization Compliance General The product has been designed in accordance to DIRECTIVE 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive and DIRECTIVE 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility of the...

Page 11: ...Glasses X O O O O O O Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ T11363 2006 X Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ T11363 2006 Data listed in the table represents best infor...

Page 12: ...d Cleaning of Image Plates Operation Continuous operation Connectivity The CRxFlex is connected to the workstation via network connection and uses the DICOM protocol to communicate with the workstation Training The user must have received adequate training on the safe and effective use of the product before attempting to work with it Training requirements may vary from country to country The user ...

Page 13: ...le power conditions it is advised using an uninterruptible power supply Warning The CRxFlex is a tabletop digitizer The structure and stability of the table used need to be suitable in relation with the size and weight of the system The table should not be subject to excessive shock and vibrations from other sources as this may influence the image quality Warning The CRxFlex is heavy approx 72 kg ...

Page 14: ...llustrated below to lift the CRxFlex out of the packing and to carry it to another location Do not lift the device by holding the input tray For two persons to lift the CRxFlex each should stand at the side of the CRxFlex Recommendation Keep the original packing for transport from one site to another After unpacking compare the delivery with the packing list which is part of delivery ...

Page 15: ...makes the connections acts as system configurator and is responsible for complying with the systems standard If required contact your local service organization In order to reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove any covers Caution hot Keep hands clear from the erasure unit Supplementary protective earth connector Provides a connection between the digitizer and the potential equalization bu...

Page 16: ...16 CRxFlex Operating Manual V1 11 WEEE Symbol see section about Environmental Protection ...

Page 17: ...er is allowed to open the front cover e g to solve cassette or image plate jams at the front side When opening the front panel all motor driven system movements will be stopped including the laser Warning Risk of injury User interventions other than those described in this manual can be hazardous with regard to laser radiation Cleaning of the CRxFlex Caution Device damage possible Make sure no liq...

Page 18: ...ns When cleaning an image plate follow these instructions Preventive Maintenance Regular preventive maintenance needs to be done once per year for one shift operation The maintenance interval will also depend on the environmental condition Preventive maintenance has to be done by a qualified field service engineer Not performing the regular maintenance by appropriately certified people can have im...

Page 19: ...act your local service organization and or dealer By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources Battery notice The battery symbol on the products and or accom...

Page 20: ...only be connected to a supply main with protective earth Warning The user is responsible for judging image quality and controlling ambient conditions when viewing printed or softcopy images for inspection purposes Warning The following actions may lead to serious risk of injury and damage to the equipment as well as making the warranty void Changes additions or maintenance to the product carried o...

Page 21: ...vibration during operation e g putting cassettes on the top of the device due to unstable ground e g vibration of nearby equipment or footsteps This may decrease the image quality Neither should the CRxFlex be moved during operation Switch off the CRxFlex before performing any maintenance work or repairs Disconnect the CRxFlex from the mains before making repairs or performing any maintenance acti...

Page 22: ...lay icon is present in the Windows taskbar To start the Digitizer Remote Display go to the Windows Start menu Startup and click DigitizerRemoteDisplay The Digitizer Remote Display dialog contains information about the status of the digitizer 1 Status or error message 2 Status or error code 3 Date and time of the message 4 Button to confirm the message 5 Connection status and IP address Note The co...

Page 23: ...CRxFlex Operating Manual V1 1 23 2 Enter component technique and study data before proceed with scanning 3 Change over to the CRxFlex Digitizer Interface ...

Page 24: ...24 CRxFlex Operating Manual V1 11 Note For more details on Rhythm RT configuration please consult the online help manual ...

Page 25: ... the following boot up sequence Initialization of all components Functional test of all components Check for presence of cassettes and or image plates Establish connection to the workstation During the self test which takes approx 1 minute the CRxFlex status indicator is blinking yellow Note During the self test you cannot activate any function If the CRxFlex has completed the self test successful...

Page 26: ...led To start a scan proceed as follows 1 Select RFID to get the below attribute values from the plate a Scan Resolution b Erasure action c IP sensitivity 2 User also can set the attributes by unchecking RFID option a Adapt the scan resolution to 50 or 100 µm b Select the erasure action low medium high c Enter the IP sensitivity code between 753 to 1343 by default 1000 Note These settings will be u...

Page 27: ... plate into the cassette slot of the CRxFlex Make sure to insert the cassette with the black side to the top and with the shutter opening mechanism and the locking mechanism inside the CRxFlex Make sure that the cassette is firmly pushed to the right side of the slot Otherwise the CRxFlex cannot read the image plate 6 Press the scan button 7 When the CRxFlex has finished treating the cassette the ...

Page 28: ...ection of the View Connection Status option It will provide a detailed accounting of the transmission of messages between the digitizer and the Rhythm acquisition software This information is also logged to a file and can be used to diagnose issues with connectivity Final acquired image s will be availale in the view images tab and can be transferred to Rhythm Review for final analysis ...

Page 29: ...witching Off Check that the CRxFlex is not scanning an image plate If the CRxFlex is scanning an image plate the status indicator is blinking green Switching Off It is recommended to switch off the CRxFlex at the end of the day To switch off press the power button ...

Page 30: ...mage plate 1 Check that the CRxFlex is ready for operation The status indicator on the CRxFlex constantly lights up in green 2 Press the erase button at the front side The status indicator is continuously lighting up in blue If no cassette with image plate has been inserted after one minute the erase mode has to be reactivated by pressing the erase button again 3 Insert the cassette containing the...

Page 31: ...e slot 5 To erase a second cassette the erase mode has to be accessed again Cleaning the Optics Unit Cleaning the optics unit is required if stripes parallel to the image plate movement can be seen in the image When you recognize this type of artifact when using the CRxFlex clean the optics unit using the cleaning brush To clean the optics unit proceed as follows 1 Open the cassette unit 2 Take ou...

Page 32: ...32 CRxFlex Operating Manual V1 11 3 Open the lid positioned at the right side 4 Clean the scan line Your last movement must be continuous from the rear to the front 5 Re insert the cleaning brush ...

Page 33: ...CRxFlex Operating Manual V1 1 33 6 Close the cassette unit Caution Misuse of the bowden wire leads to bending which causes a complicated replacement of the cleaning brush ...

Page 34: ...f the CRxFlex is blinking red the user should look at the status of the Digitizer Remote Display to decide whether CRxFlex internal problems or connection problems occurred If an error message is displayed on the acquisition station the user is informed which actions to perform to solve the problem In case no error message is displayed on the screen a connection problem occurred The status indicat...

Page 35: ...cluding the laser To remove a jammed image plate proceed as follows 1 Simultaneously press the two buttons positioned underneath the feed table 2 Slide out the front cover 3 Remove the jammed image plate NOTE Never use force to clear the jammed image plate If it is not possible to gently remove the image plate call your local service organization NOTE After a jam the image plate can be used again ...

Page 36: ...ial Resolution Medium Resolution MR 100 µm x µm x LP mm High Resolution HR 50 µm x µm x LP mm Scan Width 43 cm 17 inch Throughput 14 x17 plates Medium Resolution MR 54 plates hour High Resolution HR 27 plates hour Time to Image in Rhythm RT Medium Resolution MR 52 sec High Resolution HR 155 sec LUT look up table Linear native Square root Bit Depth 16 Bit Dimensions Digitizer 78 6 cm x 69 3 cm x 52...

Page 37: ...unlight max 2000 lux Transport IEC60721 3 2 1997 class 2K2 and 2M2 with following restrictions Temperature 25 C to 55 C Vibration 5 200 Hz vertical longitudinal transversal axis Electrical Data Operating voltage Auto ranging power supply from 100 120 220 240 V Operating current 2 0 1 0 A Mains frequency 50 60 Hz Mains fuse protection Europe min 10 A max 16 A USA Japan min 10 A max 15A Power consum...

Page 38: ...consult sales for detailed overview IPC2 image plate for CRxFlex High Speed Image Plate IPS image plate for CRxFlex Medium Resolution Image Plate IPU image plate for CRxFlex High Resolution Image Plate Cassettes Cassette sizes 35 x 43 cm 14 x 17 15 x 30 cm 6 x 12 18 x 24 cm 7 x 9 5 Environmental conditions Scanning temperature Allowed 15 30gC Recommended 20 25gC Exposure temperature From 25gC to 5...

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