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Optimizing Image Quality

October 4, 2004

7F3319

5-7

Ultrasound

VER693C0.w87

(Alternative 1)

5 -

- 12

2.4 - 2.8

Table number choices
vary with manufacturer
and radiologist. Lower
table numbers have less
mid-tone contrast.
Higher numbers have
more.

PMSV3K.w87

(Alternative 2)

7 -

- 13

2.4 - 2.8

Table number choices
vary with manufacturer
and radiologist. Higher
table numbers have
increased brightness.

Notes: * The number in bold should be the first choice when you are selecting parameter values.

Table 1. Selection of Parameters by Modality Type

Modality Type

TFT Set

Table No.
(Contrast
Setting)*

Image
Density
(Dmax)*

Smooth-
ing Type

Note

Summary of Contents for DryView 8150

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Page 23: ...W GUINEA EX PRESS LIMITED WARRANTY 1 12 WARRANTY AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ENGLAND SCOTLAND WALES AND IRELAND LIMITED WAR RANTY 1 13 WARRANTY AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CANADA LIMITED WARRANTY 1 15 GARANTIE ET DISPOSITIONS PARTICULIÈRES POUR LE CANADA GARANTIE LIMITÉE 1 16 WARRANTY AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ANY OTHER COUNTRY LIMITED WARRANTY 1 17 1 Introduction K...

Page 24: ...en 2 29 Error Message Screen 2 30 Setup Imager Screen 2 31 Service Screen 2 42 Image Resizing 2 45 Operation 2 48 Opening the Front Door 2 48 Opening the Front Door Manually 2 49 Opening the Hood 2 51 Loading and Removing Film Cartridges 2 52 Recycling Empty Film Cartridges 2 53 Running a Calibration Print 2 53 Calibration Prints 2 53 Calibration Failure 2 53 Requesting a Calibration Print from th...

Page 25: ...6 Film Transport Problems 3 8 Manually Closing the Film Cartridge 3 9 Film Pickup Problems in Area 1 3 10 Removing Film Jams from Area 2 3 11 Removing Film Jams from Area 3 3 12 Removing Film Jams from Area 4 3 14 Removing Film jams from Area 5 3 16 Calling for Support 3 17 4 Adding a Modality Preparing to Add a Modality 4 1 Modality Related Parameters 4 2 Configuration Procedure 4 3 Changing the ...

Page 26: ...alities 5 9 Entering the Image Quality Parameters 5 10 6 Specifications Dimensions 6 1 Electrical 6 1 Laser Specifications 6 2 Operating Environment 6 2 Storage Environment 6 2 Environmental Effects 6 2 Film Sizes 6 3 Film Types 6 3 Film Throughput 6 3 Agency Compliance 6 3 7 Film Technical Information General Description 7 1 Spectral Sensitivity 7 1 Image Quality 7 2 Automatic Image Quality Contr...

Page 27: ...October 4 2004 7F3319 5 Dissipating Heat 7 5 Glossary ...

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Page 29: ... receives digital images from medical image source devices modalities over a network The format that the Imager accepts is DICOM The Imager prints images on Kodak DryView Laser Imaging Film that is packed in 125 sheet cartridges The Imager can accept blue or clear base film in any of the following sizes 11 x 14 in DryView Film 28 x 35 cm 14 x 14 in DryView Film 35 x 35 cm 14 x 17 in DryView Film 3...

Page 30: ...1 2 7F3319 October 4 2004 Introduction 8150 Laser Imager H200_0036CAA ...

Page 31: ...are stored on the hard disk and placed in a print queue sequenced for printing based on time of receipt and priority Because the Imager can store images it can continue to accept incoming print jobs even when the film cartridge is empty or the Imager is temporarily unable to print Images that require a different film size or film type than is currently in the Imager are placed in a separate waitin...

Page 32: ...ction cups in the pickup area lift a single sheet of film out of the supply cartridge and feed the film into the film feed rollers 2 The film feed rollers move the film down to the film platen exposure module 3 The platen rollers move the film into the film platen 4 The platen holds the film stationary while a scanning laser beam exposes the film writes the image onto the film 5 After exposure the...

Page 33: ... 1 5 Print Sequence 8100 49C H200_0039DA Dashed line is the film path Receive Tray Densitometer Film Supply Cartridge Suction Cups Laser Beam Film Feed Rollers Exposure Module Platen Platen Rollers Transport Rollers Film Processor Drum ...

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Page 35: ...ts images sent by modalities over a network Very little operator control is required The main operator responsibilities are Turn Imager power ON or OFF Load film cartridges Monitor the number of prints remaining until preventive maintenance is required Monitor and control some Imager functions using the Local Panel Operator Controls Power Switch On Rear of Cabinet Local Panel ...

Page 36: ...p to 25 minutes The warm up period varies depending on how long the Imager has been turned OFF During warm up the Imager can receive and store images but cannot print films When the Imager reaches operating temperature it starts printing any images that have accumulated during the warm up period During warm up you can use the Local Panel to check the contents of the film cartridge and to open the ...

Page 37: ...Operation and Maintenance October 4 2004 7F3319 2 3 2 Touch Yes The following 2 screens are displayed while the Imager is shutting down software 3 Set the power switch to the O Off position ...

Page 38: ...the Laser Imager shuts down Any films in process will not be completed To restart the Imager after power is restored turn OFF the power switch on the back of the Imager and then turn it ON After warming up the Imager automatically reprints any films that were in process when power was interrupted ...

Page 39: ...N Use only your finger when selecting buttons on the screen Using hard objects such as pens or pencils can damage the surface of the touch screen Home Screen The Home screen appears after the initial startup screens It provides status information about the current Imager operation and shows the contents of the film tray From this screen you can navigate to all other Local Panel screens The Local P...

Page 40: ...ome button Returns to the Home screen 2 Menu button Displays the Main Menu screen See Main Menu on page 2 18 3 Help button Displays Help information for the current screen or selected item 4 Back Arrow button Returns to the previous screen 5 Up Arrow button Moves the Highlight bar up to the next item in the list 6 Select button Selects the highlighted item in the list This displays a screen relate...

Page 41: ...m on the first screen List Scroll Bar 8 List Several types of lists appear in Local Panel screens Examples are menus lists of print jobs and lists of modalities You select an item in a list using the Up and Down arrows and the Select button Selecting an item displays another screen that presents information or choices related to the item you selected 9 Highlight Bar This gray bar identifies which ...

Page 42: ...buttons and other items on the screen Local Panel Tutorial On the Home screen touch the Help button to see a list of brief tutorials about the Imager There are four topics Change Film Density Test Set Up Imager Open Front Door Installation Assistants The installation assistants lead the user through the setup procedures There are two installation assistants Installation Assistant Used for first ti...

Page 43: ...n page 2 57 Key Operator Passcode Lets Key Operators perform the following functions Delete print jobs Perform some Local Panel setup functions Disable printing Enter the date of a filter change in the Service Log Customer First Passcode Lets Customer First trained technicians select the PM preventive maintenance function on the Service screen This records the date of a PM and resets the print cou...

Page 44: ... 2 18 3 Help button Displays Help information for the current screen For the Home screen this button also lets you view tutorials that explain the Local Panel functions From the Home screen Help you can also change the language for the Home screen 4 Power Off button Displays a confirmation screen where you can select Yes to turn off the Imager or No to return to the Home screen NOTE This button do...

Page 45: ...e See Film Supply Button Status Information on page 2 12 7 Attention Notice There are three attention notices Jobs Waiting for Media PM due Call Service Current Errors X See Home Screen Attention Notices on page 2 15 8 Active Jobs The number of print jobs in the Imager being printed and waiting to be printed 9 Status Line Several status messages about the current condition of the Imager can appear...

Page 46: ... Button Status Combinations Message in Film Supply Button Background Color Explanation Film Count Film type and Size Blue Film normal 20 sheets of more Film Count Film type and Size Yellow Film low Less than 20 sheets Film Count 0 Film type and Size Flashing Blue and Yellow Film cartridge empty No Cartridge Yellow No film cartridge in the Imager Opening Please Wait Blue The Imager is opening the f...

Page 47: ...n and Maintenance October 4 2004 7F3319 2 13 Fail Flashing Blue and Yellow The film cartridge has failed to open Film Supply Button Status Combinations Message in Film Supply Button Background Color Explanation ...

Page 48: ...ng The Imager is warming up The number of minutes until the Imager will be at operating temperature is displayed after the sign The Imager can receive images but not print until fully warmed Door open requested The operator has touched the Door Open button on the Local Panel The door will be unlatched after the Imager closes the film cartridge and completes any films currently being processed Door...

Page 49: ...ting for media goes from 0 to 1 Touch the screen anywhere to silence the alarm This notice shows the number of errors that have not yet been corrected Depending on the type of error s the Imager may not be able to continue printing or receiving messages To see a list of current errors touch Menu Current Errors The Current Errors screen will appear See Current Errors Screen on page 2 29 This notice...

Page 50: ...is screen Home touch Film Supply button Open Front Door Unlatches the front door after closing the film cartridge and completing any films in the film path Calibrate Film Runs a calibration test print See Calibration Prints on page 2 53 RunDensity Test Displays the Density Test screen that lets you request a SMPTE test print See Density Test Screen on page 2 17 ...

Page 51: ...es You can specify the maximum density To display this screen Home Film Supply button Run Density Test 1 Change Copies Displays a keypad to change the number of copies of the test print 2 Change max density Displays a keypad to change the maximum density of the test print 3 Print Film SMPTE Prints one or more copies of a SMPTE test pattern 2 3 1 ...

Page 52: ...y parameters See Setup Imager Screen on page 2 31 This menu choice is used when the Imager is initially installed when the configuration parameters must be changed or when adding a modality Most of the setup functions require a Service passcode See Local Panel Passcodes on page 2 57 Refer to Section 4 for setup procedures to add a modality Refer to the Kodak DryView 8150 Laser Imager Installation ...

Page 53: ... Local Panel Passcodes on page 2 57 Refer to Service Screen on page 2 42 for information on this screen 5 Job Manager button Leads to several screens that display information about print jobs in various queues You can also delete print jobs from these screens See Select job Queue Type Screen on page 2 22 6 System Functions buttons Displays the System Functions screen See System Functions Screen on...

Page 54: ...mporarily disconnected from the network and cannot receive images but jobs in the print queue will continue printing To display this screen Menu System Functions 1 Imager online offline button This button toggles between online and offline When offline the Imager is temporarily disconnected from the network and cannot receive images 2 Online Offline Indicator Green indicates online yellow indicate...

Page 55: ...nting disabled When printing is disabled the Imager can receive images from the modalities on the network but cannot print from the print queue Requires Key Operator or Service passcode 5 Enabled Disabled Indicator Green when printing is enabled yellow when printing is disabled Requires Key Operator or Service passcode ...

Page 56: ...he Select Modality screen on page 2 23 appears 1 Queued to Print This queue contains all print jobs waiting to be printed except jobs classified as Unprintable and Waiting for media 2 Waiting for Media This queue contains print jobs that require a different size or type of film than is currently in the film tray When the operator loads another size or type of film the Imager places the jobs waitin...

Page 57: ...ch Select The Job List screen appears See Job List Screen on page 2 24 To display a list of print jobs from all modalities highlight All modalities and then touch Select The above screen is for the Queued to Print queue Similar screens can be displayed for the other two queues Waiting for media queue Unprintable jobs queue 1 Name of the queue being displayed Queued to print Waiting for media Unpri...

Page 58: ...int jobs on the above screen highlight the job and then touch Select The Local Panel will display a screen that shows job details See Job Details Screen on page 2 25 The choice Select all for deletion allows you to delete all jobs in the queue When you highlight this choice and touch Select the Local Panel displays a Yes No confirmation message and then prompts for a User ID and Passcode The jobs ...

Page 59: ...play this screen Menu Job Manager Queued to Print modality name Up Down to highlight job Select Job Details 4 5 6 7 3 2 Job Details 1 1 Name of the queue that contains this print job 2 Name of the modality that sent this print job to the Imager 3 Date and time the Imager received the print job 4 Number of copies to be printed requested by the submitting modality 5 Job priority set by the modality ...

Page 60: ...ts network address You may be asked to supply this information if you call Kodak for support See System Information Screen on page 2 27 Versions Displays a screen that shows the versions of software components in the Imager You may be asked to supply this information if you call Kodak for support See Versions Screen on page 2 27 Print Counts Displays a screen that shows the number of films the Ima...

Page 61: ... displays information that identifies the Imager and shows its network address To display this screen Menu System Information System Information Versions Screen This screen shows the current versions of software components in the Imager To display this screen Menu System Information Versions ...

Page 62: ...f films printed since the Imager was placed in service and the number of prints remaining before the next required PM Preventative Maintenance session To display this screen Menu System Information Print Counts Print Counts The Prints to PM count is reset to zero when preventive maintenance is performed ...

Page 63: ...reen Menu Current Errors Current Errors To see more information about an error touch the Up or Down arrows to highlight the error entry and then touch Select The Error Message screen will display See page 2 30 1 2 3 1 Error code identifies the type of error You will be asked for this code if you call for service 2 Date and time the error occurred 3 Abbreviated description of the error ...

Page 64: ...ode identifies a specific error You will be asked for this code if you call for service 2 Date and time the error occurred 3 Error description 4 Corrective action 5 Touch to display the System Information screen 6 Touch to play a short video on how to correct the problem Not available with all error messages 7 Touch to unlatch the front door Forces the front door open even if the film cartridge ca...

Page 65: ...ate and Time Select to display the Date Time screen See page 2 33 3 Modality SCU config Select to display the Select Modality screen This is the entry point for setting parameters related to each modality that will print to the Imager See page 2 34 4 Local Panel Select to display the Setup Local Panel screen See page 2 35 5 Edit service telephone number Select to display for changing the service t...

Page 66: ...used to enter the IP Address and other network parameters for the Imager The Service passcode is required to display this screen For network setup procedures using this screen refer to the Installation Manual for the Kodak DryView 8150 Laser Imager To display this screen Menu Setup Imager Network setup ...

Page 67: ...e Local Panel Home screen The Service passcode is required to access this screen The date and time can be changed only within a plus or minus 24 hour window just enough for time zone changes For date and time setup procedures using this screen see Setting Time and Date on page 2 64 To display this screen Menu Setup Imager Date and Time ...

Page 68: ...n Selecting one of the modalities leads to a series of configuration screens that are used to enter and edit image quality parameters for the selected modality The Service passcode is required to access this screen For modality setup procedures initiated from this screen refer to Chapter 4 Adding a Modality To display this screen Menu Setup Imager Modality SCU config ...

Page 69: ...rator passcode Refer to Adjust Touch Beep Duration on page 2 61 Backlight intensity Displays a screen for setting the intensity of the Local Panel backlight Requires a Key Operator passcode Refer to Adjust Backlight Intensity on page 2 62 Audible alarm Displays a screen from which you can Enable or disable the audible alarm Set the duration of audible alarm tone pulses The audible alarm sounds whe...

Page 70: ...Maintenance Edit Service Telephone Number Screen From this screen you can enter the Service Telephone that appears on the System Information screen Requires the Service passcode To display this screen Menu Setup Imager Edit Service tel number ...

Page 71: ...mager hard drive or on a remote network drive if accessible on the network The Service passcode is required Restore procedure from floppy disk You must have a previously recorded backup disk 1 From the Home screen touch Menu 2 Touch Set Up Imager 3 Touch No when a message prompts to Use the Installation Assistant 4 If you are not logged in enter the Service ID and Service Passcode on the two keypa...

Page 72: ...2 38 7F3319 October 4 2004 Operation and Maintenance 6 Touch OK 7 Enter the filename exactly as it is written on the backup disk and touch OK ...

Page 73: ...ntenance October 4 2004 7F3319 2 39 8 Touch Yes IMPORTANT Do not touch OK yet 9 Wait for the front door to open The Imager first closes the film cartridge completes any films in process and then unlatches the front door ...

Page 74: ...tion and Maintenance 10 Open the computer access door 11 Insert the backup diskette into the floppy disk drive 12 Touch OK The Imager reads in the backup file This may take several minutes H200_0034DAA Front Door Computer Access Door ...

Page 75: ...omputer access door and the Imager front door 16 Log out of the Service Passcode if you are done with service functions a Touch the Back arrow to return to the Main Menu b Touch System Functions c Touch Log off and then Touch OK 17 Touch the Back arrow twice to return to the Home screen This completes the restore procedure ...

Page 76: ...reventive maintenance is performed and also resets the print to PM counters to zero See page 2 44 Requires the Customer First passcode 2 Filter Change Select to enter the date of a filter change See page 2 43 Requires Key Operator or Service passcode 3 Ping Tests the network connection between the Imager and any other device on the network See page 2 43 Requires Key Operator or Service passcode 2 ...

Page 77: ...hange Ping Service Menu Choice Selecting Ping on the Service screen tests the network connection between the Imager and any modality on the network You must know the IP address of the modality you wish to test A keypad appears for entry of the IP address To send a Ping enter the IP address of the modality and touch OK The Imager sends a test packet to the modality and waits for a reply If the Ping...

Page 78: ...creen displays the screen below Enters the current date into the Service History log as the date of a PM session Resets the Prints to PM counter to zero This counter records the number of films of each size printed since the last PM You must have the Customer First passcode to perform this operation When you select PM on the Service Screen the following screen appears Select Yes to continue Enter ...

Page 79: ...age to fit on the selected film size Crop To remove the edges of the image to allow it to fit on the selected page size The resizing method is selected separately for each connected modality when the Imager is setup Refer to Selecting the Type of Image Resizing on page 4 14 Resizing is required when An image is too large to fit on the film currently loaded in the Imager The modality sends an image...

Page 80: ...s case the Scale icon is printed on the film Minify Icon or Scale Icon Crop The image perimeter is removed to allow the image to print on the available film and at the same scale as the anatomical area of interest To fit the image on the printable area of the media equal portions of the perimeter are removed from the sides of the image and or the top and bottom of the image Cropping may be appropr...

Page 81: ...ettes and printed digital images The anatomical area of interest is printed at the same size that it is captured on the analog system Measurements and comparisons between printed analog and digital images are simplified For example you request a CR image to print 35x43 cm on a laser imager which supports a maximum print size of 33x41 cm To make the area of interest the same size as the captured im...

Page 82: ...he film cartridge clear a film jam or change the charcoal filter To open the front door while power is ON 1 On the Home screen touch the Film Supply button 2 Touch Open Front Door The front door opens after the Imager closes the film cartridge and completes printing any films in process If a film jam or other malfunction prevents the film cartridge from closing Film Supply Button ...

Page 83: ...or NOTE If you open the door manually the film cartridge does not close automatically You will have to close the cartridge manually if it is open Several sheets of film at the top of the cartridge will be exposed fogged and should be discarded Removal of exposed films and resealing of a cartridge should be done in a dark room To manually open the front door 1 To minimize film exposure make the roo...

Page 84: ...he film cartridge is open close the cover immediately a Clear any films that may be jammed in the cartridge area b Turn the rollback knob counterclockwise to close the cartridge Manually Closing the Film Cartridge H200_0004da Film Path dashed line Rollback Knob ...

Page 85: ...nel to avoid pinching your fingers To open the hood 1 Remove any films in the output tray 2 Grasp the hood at the recessed slot below the Local Panel 3 Raise the hood until the support rod locks into the top slot To close the hood CAUTION Close the hood carefully Releasing and dropping the hood could damage the Laser Imager 1 Raise the hood slightly and push the rod slightly to the rear from the s...

Page 86: ... door After you close the door the Imager opens the film cartridge If the film characteristics are different from the previous cartridge the Imager automatically runs a calibration print see Calibration Prints on page 2 53 The Imager then begins printing jobs from the print queue To remove a film cartridge 1 Open the front door See Opening the Front Door on page 2 48 2 Lift the edge of the cartrid...

Page 87: ...e appears on the Home screen Calibration Prints Imager calibration is performed by printing a calibration print The Imager prints a calibration print when A film cartridge containing film with new sensitometric characteristics speed contrast is loaded The Imager has not printed film for 7 days The Dpatch density patch printed on the film is out of range Applies to 35 x 43 cm 14 x 17 in film only Y...

Page 88: ...ting and will interrupt a multi sheet print job to run a calibration print Requesting a Density Test The Imager can print an internally generated density test print with a SMPTE pattern Density test prints are often used as a quality assurance tool to verify the uniformity of films printed by the Imager To request a SMPTE test print 1 Start from the Home screen 2 Touch the Film Supply button Film ...

Page 89: ...Operation and Maintenance October 4 2004 7F3319 2 55 3 Touch Run Density Test 4 If you want to change the maximum density value highlight Change Max Density and touch Select ...

Page 90: ...ant and touch OK Upper limit 3 1 The Density test screen reappears 6 To print more than one copy highlight Change copies and touch Select 7 On the keypad enter the number of copies and touch OK 8 Highlight Print film and touch Select The density test print is placed at the front of the print queue ...

Page 91: ...nsity and touch beep duration Enable and disable printing Record filter changes in the service log Up to 10 Key Operator passcodes are allowed Service Level Requires the Service User ID and passcode This passcode allows service technicians to access all Local Panel functions except the PM function on the Service screen An initial Service passcode is given to the person who installs the Imager This...

Page 92: ...lects a function on the Local Panel that requires a passcode a keypad appears for entry of a User ID A second keypad appears for a Passcode After entering a valid User ID and Passcode the user can access all functions available for the type of password entered 1 2 1 User IDs Key Operator user names are the numbers 1 10 and cannot be changed The Service user name is always the number 99 User names ...

Page 93: ...goff does not apply when any of the Setup Imager screens are displayed or when an Error Message screen is displayed Key Operator Functions The functions described in this section can be performed by a Key Operator who has logged in with a Key Operator passcode For the log on procedure see Local Panel Passcodes on page 2 57 The Key Operator functions are Delete print jobs Set Local Panel properties...

Page 94: ...lume Audible alarm enable or disable A Key Operator passcode is required to change these properties Displaying the Setup Local Panel Screen You make all changes to the Local Panel properties from the Setup Local Panel screen To navigate to this screen 1 On the Home screen touch Menu 2 On the Main Menu screen touch Setup Imager 3 When the system prompts to start the Installation Assistant touch No ...

Page 95: ...tion To adjust beep duration 1 On the Setup Local Panel screen highlight Touch Beep Duration 2 Touch Select 3 Touch the Up or Down arrows to change duration of the beep sound You will hear a beep each time you touch the Up or Down arrows 4 Touch the Back arrow to return to the Setup Local Panel screen ...

Page 96: ...ht Intensity To increase or decrease the backlight intensity 1 On the Setup Local Panel screen page 2 61 highlight Backlight intensity 2 Touch Select 3 Touch the Up or Down arrows to change the intensity 4 Touch the Back arrow to return to the Setup Local Panel screen ...

Page 97: ... screen You can adjust the duration of the tone pulses 1 On the Setup Local Panel screen page 2 61 highlight Audible Alarm 2 Touch Select 3 Touch the Alarm Enabled button to enable or disable the alarm Touching the button repeatedly alternates between enabled and disabled 4 Touch the Up or Down arrows to change the tone pulse duration 5 Touch the Back arrow to return to the Setup Local Panel scree...

Page 98: ...de is required The combination of date and time can be increased or decreased by no more than 24 hours Formats for time include AM PM or 24 hour military Formats for date include MM_DD_YYYY DD_MM_YYYY YYYY_MM_DD To change the time time format date or date format 1 Touch the Menu button 2 Touch Setup Imager 3 You will see a prompt to start the Installation Assistant Select No Date and Time ...

Page 99: ...d will prompt for the for the Service user name and then the Service passcode if you are not logged in 6 To change the date format a Highlight Date Format b Touch Select to change the date format Each time you touch Select the date format changes Select one of the following MM_DD_YYYY DD_MM_YYYY YYYY_MM_DD ...

Page 100: ... Date Time screen 8 To change the time format a Highlight Time Format and touch Select b Touch Select to change the time format There are two time formats AM PM and 24 hour Each time you touch Select the time format changes to the alternate format 9 To change the time setting a Highlight Time and touch Select A keypad appears b Enter the new time and touch OK The new time appears on the Date Time ...

Page 101: ...orbs and neutralizes this odor The filter has a limited life and should be replaced periodically You can monitor the number of prints remaining until Preventive Maintenance PM is due by viewing the Print Counts screen See Print Counts Screen on page 2 28 When the print count reaches the preset value Preventive Maintenance appears on the Home screen Home Screen Kodak Field Engineers routinely insta...

Page 102: ... in a landfill or incinerator with energy recovery in a municipal commercial or industrial facility Contact your state or local government to determine if additional disposal requirements apply Replacing the Charcoal Filter To install a new filter 1 Open the front door See Opening the Front Door on page 2 48 2 Push the filter retaining clip back and up 3 Pull out the old filter 4 Slide the new fil...

Page 103: ...be performed periodically by an Authorized Service Provider of Kodak products Preventive Maintenance includes Installation of a new charcoal filter Image assembly cleaning Film processor cleaning You can monitor the number of prints remaining until PM is due by viewing the Print Counts screen See Print Counts Screen on page 2 28 When the print count reaches the preset limit Preventive Maintenance ...

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Page 105: ...presence of these errors or abnormal conditions in several ways Error Message screen Current Errors screen Current Errors notice on the Home screen Home screen status messages Home Screen Status Messages For a description of the status information reported on the Home screen see Home Screen Status Line on page 2 14 Most of these status messages do not report errors or abnormal conditions but they ...

Page 106: ...g for service 2 Open Door button Unlatches the front door This button will appear when the front door must be opened to correct the reported error 3 X button Closes the Error Message screen and moves to the Current Errors screen which lists any uncorrected errors in the Imager See Current Errors Screen on page 3 4 If you have not corrected the error when you press X the error will be listed on the...

Page 107: ...d on the screen If this does not clear the error call for service See Calling for Support on page 3 17 Note the error code and error message before you call for service The error message may direct you to perform one of the following actions Restart the Imager 1 Go to the Home screen 2 Press the Power Off button 3 Wait for the Local Panel to go blank 4 Turn off the power switch on the back of the ...

Page 108: ...ss the Menu button 2 On the Main Menu screen press Current Errors The Current Errors screen appears Current Errors Screen To see detailed information about any of the errors 1 Highlight the error using the Up or Down arrow 2 Touch Select The Error Message screen displays the error message for the error you selected See Error Message Screen on page 3 2 List of Errors ...

Page 109: ...ne or more uncorrected errors in the Imager the Home screen displays a Current Errors notice that shows the number of uncorrected errors in the Imager To see a list of the current errors you can display the Current Errors screen See Current Errors Screen on page 3 4 Home Screen Current Errors Notice ...

Page 110: ...e operator can also request a calibration print from the Local Panel For more information on calibration see Running a Calibration Print on page 2 53 Occasionally the Imager may fail calibration When this occurs the Local Panel displays an error message screen Depending on the cause of the calibration failure the Imager may or may not be able to continue operating There are four conditions that ca...

Page 111: ...n errors indicate a major machine or film fault The Imager cannot continue to operate with the current film If you cannot restore normal operation by following the recommended action on the error message screen call for service See Calling for Support on page 3 17 ...

Page 112: ...uests a print The numbers in the illustration identify key areas on the path through the five major areas in the Imager Area 1 Film pickup from the cartridge Area 2 Film feed into the exposure area Area 3 Film feed out of the exposure area Area 4 Film feed into the processor Area 5 Film feed out of the processor and into the film tray Film Drive Path H188_1063GC ...

Page 113: ...nually Normally the Imager automatically closes the film cartridge when you press the Open Front Door button When a film jam occurs the Imager may be unable to close the cartridge The front door then will not open When the film cartridge fails to close an error message appears Press the Door Open button on the Error Message screen to unlock the front door NOTE If you open the front door when the f...

Page 114: ...or 21 116 Pickup Fail is declared Error 21 177 Cartridge Failed to Close also relates to Area 1 NOTE When problems occur in Area 1 the film cartridge is left open When you open the front door the top sheets of film in the cartridge will be exposed Before opening the door make the room as dark as possible to minimize exposure Film Area 1 1 Press Door Open on the Error Message screen 2 Remove any fi...

Page 115: ...eft open When you open the front door the top sheets of film in the cartridge will be exposed Before opening the door make the room as dark as possible to minimize exposure Jam Area 2 1 Press Door Open on the Error Message screen 2 Remove the jammed film 3 Turn the rollback knob counterclockwise to manually close the cartridge lid 4 Close the front door H200_0006da Rollback Knob Film Pickup Assemb...

Page 116: ...u may have to open the door manually see Opening the Front Door Manually on page 2 49 When the front door opens the top sheets of film in the cartridge will be exposed Before opening the door make the room as dark as possible to minimize exposure 2 If the film cartridge is open turn the rollback knob counterclockwise to manually close the cartridge lid 3 Clear the jammed film if it is accessible 4...

Page 117: ...aught in the platen feed rollers pull Plastic Thumb Tab 1 inside the platen door to the right This opens the rollers and frees the film d After clearing the jam close the platen door 5 If film is stalled in the vertical transport area pull Plastic Thumb Tab 2 in this area to the right to open the rollers and free the film 6 Close the front door Optics Module 10 cm 4 in ...

Page 118: ...pen the hood CAUTION Drum and rollers inside the processor are hot Exercise caution when removing jammed film from the processor 2 Release the two clamps at the left of the processor and open the drum cover See the following figure CAUTION To prevent damage to the surface of the processor drum do not use any type of tool to remove jammed film H200_0008da Processor Drum Area 4 Plastic Thumb Tab ...

Page 119: ...b Tab to the left to open the rollers and free the film 4 Close the drum cover and secure it with the two clamps 5 Remove any films in Area 5 See page 3 16 6 Open the front door 7 Remove all films in the lower part of the Imager 8 Close the front door 9 Close the hood The processor will have to warm to operating temperature before the imager can resume printing Open Clamps Plastic Thumb Tab Open D...

Page 120: ...elow When a jam occurs in this area all films in the imager must be removed Jam Area 5 1 Open the hood CAUTION Drum and rollers inside the processor are hot Exercise caution when working in the drum area 2 Clear the jammed film from the processor area there may be more than one sheet If film is jammed in the drive rollers pull the Plastic Thumb Tab to open the rollers and free the film H200_0009da...

Page 121: ...ll for support see the following table Before you call have the following information ready Model number 8150 K number Displayed on the Local Panel System Information Screen Error code and error message if they are displayed on the Local Panel Service Phone Numbers Country Phone Number Argentina 54 3327 458 195 54 3327 458 163 Austrailia 1 800 034 487 1 800 805 290 Austria 43 800291332 Azerbaijan ...

Page 122: ...2105 00 98 21 256 9741 00 98 21 256 9097 Ireland 44 01442 845775 Israel 00 972 3 9254040 Italy 39 02 66028000 Japan 0120 45 1881 Jordan 00 962 6 4545845 00 962 6 4543354 Netherlands 31 347 363900 Norway 47 66 81 80 80 Pakistan 00 92 21 2638881 Palistinian Territory 00 970 92387421 Paraguay 54 3327 458 195 54 3327 458 163 Portugal 351 21 414 7642 Qatar 00 974 4469 830 00 974 4360 820 Service Phone ...

Page 123: ...2 19 03 99 Sweden 46 200 119 494 Switzerland 41 0800 804807 Syria 00 963 112128600 Tajikistan 00 90 216 578 2600 Turkey 90 216 572 54 33 Turkmenistan 00 90 216 578 2600 United Arab Emirates 00 971 6 746 6751 00 971 6 746 6285 United Kingdom 44 0442 84 6855 United States 800 328 2910 Service Phone Numbers Country Phone Number ...

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Page 125: ...sscode to perform this procedure Preparing to Add a Modality Before you begin make sure that the new modality has been set up to print to the Imager The Imager must be available as a print destination in the modality print command You will need the following information about the modality The modality manufacturer The modality type CT MR etc The modality model designation The type and size of film...

Page 126: ...acturer Model Type procedure Manufacturer Model Type If the automatic search in the MPDB is not successful the installer can enter the Manufacturer Model and Type of the modality on the Local Panel The Imager uses this information to search the MPDB again for a set of parameters A universal parameter set is applied if an approprialte parameter set is not found If the parameter set is not acceptabl...

Page 127: ...nfiguration Procedure The modality setup procedure is performed on the Imager Local Panel 1 Be sure that the proper film size and type required for the modality is loaded in the Imager 2 Start from the Home screen 3 Press Menu 4 Touch Setup Imager ...

Page 128: ...has previously printed to the Imager but has not been configured it will appear on the above list but without a footprint symbol 7 Send an Image from the new modality to the Imager If this is the first time the new modality has printed to the Imager continue with step 8 If the modality has previously printed to the Imager go to step 10 on page 4 6 Previously Configured Modalities ...

Page 129: ...e this message will appear NOTE If this message does not appear the modality may not be properly set up to print to the Imager Check the modality setup and re send the image 9 Touch OK The modality that sent the image should now appear at the bottom of the list of modalities IP Address of the modality that has printed to the Imager New Modality that just printed ...

Page 130: ...ine the quality of the print Determine if it is acceptable 12 On the Select Modality screen page 4 4 select the modality that printed the image 13 Is the quality of the print acceptable If acceptable touch No do not use the modality installation assistant Go to Changing the Modality ID on page 4 10 If not acceptable touch Yes use the modality installation assistant You will now see a series of scr...

Page 131: ...Adding a Modality October 4 2004 7F3319 4 7 14 Touch Yes 15 Select the name of the modality manufacturer ...

Page 132: ...set of parameters is found these parameters will be applied to all images printed from this modality If no parameter set is found for the modality a universal set of image quality parameters is assigned to the modality You will probably have to modify some of these parameters to achieve satisfactory image quality The Modality defaults screen appears ...

Page 133: ...xamine the quality of the print 21 Is the quality of the test print acceptable Yes Go to Changing the Modality ID on page 4 10 No You can change image quality by adjusting individual image quality parameters a Select Image quality on the Modality defaults screen b If the above information screen appears Touch X The Image Quality screen appears ...

Page 134: ... ID Changing the Modality ID The Modality ID sent down from the modality is a combination of modality type and IP Address If you wish you can change this name to a more user friendly name for use on the Local Panel Screens as follows 1 With Modality ID highlighted touch Select A keypad appears on the Local Panel 2 Use the keypad to enter a new name for the modality 3 Touch OK to return to the Moda...

Page 135: ...ality when you begin the modality setup process In most cases these settings are satisfactory Do not change these parameters unless you are certain that your application of the modality requires different settings 1 Return to the Modality defaults screen 2 Select Advanced A list of Advanced parameters with their currently selected default values appears ...

Page 136: ... defaults screen highlight Film Size 2 Use the Select button to choose the film size appropriate for this modality Each time you touch Select the film size will change 3 For most installations Override modality should be left at false NOTE If you select True for Override modality the Film Size set in step 2 will take precedence over any film size requested by the modality 4 Touch the Back arrow to...

Page 137: ...y change the value as follows 1 On the Advanced defaults screen highlight Film Type 2 Touch Select The Edit DICOM attribute screen appears 3 Use the Select button to choose the type of film appropriate for this modality 4 For most installations Override modality should be left at false NOTE If you select True for Override modality the Film Type set in step 3 will take precedence over any film type...

Page 138: ...either of two methods Minify To reduce the image to fit on the selected film size Crop To remove the edges of the image to allow it to fit on the selected page size For more information on these two methods refer to Image Resizing on page 2 45 1 On the Advanced defaults screen highlight Image Resizing 2 Touch Select to display the Edit DICOM attribute screen 3 Use the Select button to choose the d...

Page 139: ...Print Priority The Priority for prints determines the order in which the Imager will process prints if a number of modalities are requesting prints at the same time You can select one of three priority levels High Prints from this modality will take precedence over prints from modalities with lower priority Low Prints from modalities with higher priorities will take precedence Medium Prints from t...

Page 140: ... priority for printing 4 For most installations Override modality should be left at false NOTE If you select True for Override modality the priority set in step 3 will take precedence over any priority requested by the modality 5 Touch the Back arrow to return to the Advanced defaults screen ...

Page 141: ...g attribute set to false unless you are certain the modality can accept N_Event messages 1 On the Advanced defaults screen highlight N_Event reporting 2 Touch Select to display the Edit DICOM attribute screen 3 Use the Select button to choose true or false Selecting true enables the Imager to send N_Event messages to the modality 4 For most installations Override modality should be left at false N...

Page 142: ...density on the edge of the film that can be used by the Imager software to monitor and control changes in density from print to print The Density Patch is used only on 14 x17 in film If the modality requires a different size film leave this parameter set to No 1 On the Advanced Defaults screen highlight Density patch 2 Use the Select button to choose Yes or No If you select Yes the Imager will pri...

Page 143: ...Imager the Imager software can print a grayscale version of the color image 1 Touch the Down arrow to proceed to the second Advanced defaults screen 2 Use the Select button to choose No NOTE If you select No the Imager will not accept color prints from the modality If you select Yes it will print a gray scale version of the color print 3 Touch the Back arrow to return to the Modality defaults scre...

Page 144: ...he items you can select 2 Select Hospital name if you wish to include the name of your hospital in the annotation box A check will display adjacent to the field a Select Edit Hospital name and touch OK b Use the keypad to enter the name c Touch OK 3 Select any or all of the other items on the screen A check will display adjacent to each item you select 4 Touch the Back arrow to return to the Modal...

Page 145: ...odality October 4 2004 7F3319 4 21 Saving the Modality SCU Parameters 1 Select Save Changes to save the parameter changes you have made 2 Touch OK 3 Touch the Back arrow twice to return to the Setup Imager screen ...

Page 146: ...e configuration parameters must be backed up recorded on a floppy diskette so they can be restored if the Imager software is updated You will need a blank 3 5 inch floppy diskette 1 44 mb IBM format 1 Start from the Setup Imager screen 2 Select Backup Configuration 3 Touch Yes ...

Page 147: ...3 4 Touch OK 5 Choose an easy to remember file name for the backup file For example a 09_15_04 bin or a backup1 bin The prefix a and suffix bin are required 6 Write down the filename 7 Enter the filename on the keypad and touch OK on the keypad ...

Page 148: ...4 24 7F3319 October 4 2004 Adding a Modality 8 Touch Yes 9 Wait for the front door to open ...

Page 149: ... cartridge and then unlatches the door This takes about 30 seconds 10 Open the computer access door 11 Insert a blank diskette into the floppy disk drive The Imager records a backup file of the configuration parameters on the diskette H200_0034DAA Front Door Computer Access Door ...

Page 150: ...ly as you entered in step 7 Include the date of the backup 15 Store the floppy disk in a safe place It may be required if the Imager is serviced 16 Close the computer access door and the Imager front door 17 Log out of the Service Passcode a Touch the Back arrow to return to the Main Menu b Touch System Functions c Touch Log off and then Touch OK ...

Page 151: ...Adding a Modality October 4 2004 7F3319 4 27 18 Press the Back arrow The Home screen should appear Configuration of the new modality is now complete ...

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Page 153: ...mage quality parameters include Image Density A setting that determines the maximum density Dmax that will be used in printing Border density The density of the border of the film TFT Set A group of 15 Transfer Function Tables TFTs used in Kodak Imagers Each TFT in the set is a grayscale curve that relates each digital input pixel value to a target value of perceived brightness and a corresponding...

Page 154: ...ompliant go to Non GSDF Modalities below If the modality is GSDF compliant and does not use PLUTs or uses PLUTs for only some images go to GSDF Compliant Modalities on page 5 9 PLUT stands for Presentation Look Up Table If the modality is GSDF compliant and uses PLUTs for all images it is not necessary to change the image quality values in the Imager Continue with Setting the Advanced Parameters o...

Page 155: ...nsity values choose either one 5 Choose the Smoothing Type from Table 1 6 For Border Density on the film choose a low density for a clear border and a high density for a black border Typically this density is matched to the Image Density This parameter is not included in Table 1 7 For Polarity of the film choose either Positive or Negative Positive is used for most applications Negative is used by...

Page 156: ... number contrast and Dmax in the pairs shown Do not use with Fuji CR See Fuji CR below Fuji CR FCR302C4 w87 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1 5 Table number contrast and Dmax must be chosen in the pairs shown The contrast curves are approximately linear in density for most of the pixel value range but become relatively flat at high bright pixel values Designed for use with Fuji CR only CT ...

Page 157: ...Alternative 2 6 7 9 2 9 3 1 15 VER693C0 provides darker image background than VER713C0 Lower Table numbers have less mid tone contrast Higher have more Phillips Medical Systems PMS EasyVision and other PMS modalities PMSV3K w87 9 3 0 3 1 15 Check with the PMS service engineer On some PMS modalities image quality calibration must be run from the PMS control console Table 1 Selection of Parameters b...

Page 158: ...ernative 2 10 14 2 2 2 3 12 Start with Table 10 Higher tables have increased brightness and reduce isotope takeup visibility on film Lower tables show more takeup Siemens Host Control or Workstation WRKSTN2A w87 4 2 8 15 Typically the density is set to 2 8 by the Siemens host control software Table 4 must be chosen for linear grayscale translation Table 1 Selection of Parameters by Modality Type M...

Page 159: ...trast Higher numbers have more PMSV3K w87 Alternative 2 7 10 13 2 4 2 8 15 Table number choices vary with manufacturer and radiologist Higher table numbers have increased brightness Notes The number in bold should be the first choice when you are selecting parameter values Table 1 Selection of Parameters by Modality Type Modality Type TFT Set Table No Contrast Setting Image Density Dmax Smooth ing...

Page 160: ...ity overrides the GSDF0 TFT set used for GSDF modalities and associated parameter settings The DICOM PLUT capability in the Imager is normally enabled but can be disabled by your Service Provider Table 2 GSDF0 Dmax Setting versus Table Number Contrast Setting Density Dmax Table Number Contrast 1 7 1 1 8 2 1 9 3 2 0 4 2 1 5 2 2 6 2 3 7 2 4 8 2 5 9 2 6 10 2 7 11 2 8 12 2 9 13 3 0 14 3 1 15 Density a...

Page 161: ...here is one If there is a range of values but no bold value choose the middle value If there are only 2 values choose either value d Refer to Table 2 on page 5 8 Choose the Table Number that corresponds to the Image Density value you selected e Choose the Smoothing Type for the modality type from Table 1 f For Border Density on the film choose a low density for a clear border and a high density fo...

Page 162: ...n for one of the parameters On some parameter entry screens an Override Modality option appears The choices are True or False For most installations you should select False If you select False the parameter value you enter will be used only if the modality does not send this parameter with a print job NOTE Select Advanced to enter Smoothing Type and Polarity 2 Touch the Back arrow 2 or 3 times to ...

Page 163: ...nt modalities the printed images should approximately match images on DICOM GSDF compliant displays 5 Is the quality of the print acceptable Yes Continue with Setting the Advanced Parameters on page 4 11 No Select Image Quality 6 If an Image Quality Help screen appears touch X 7 Refer again to Table 1 Table 2 for GSDF compliant modalities and choose the Table No for the same modality type that is ...

Page 164: ...ther image from the modality and check print quality again NOTE You may have to try other Table numbers and Densities to achieve high quality prints 10 When print quality is acceptable return to Changing the Modality ID on page 4 10 11 If you are unable to achieve satisfactory quality call service for help Refer to Calling for Support on page 3 17 ...

Page 165: ... 62 3 in Top cover open Width 63 5 cm 25 in Depth 66 cm 26 in Front door closed 124 5 cm 49 in Front door open Weight 204 kg 450 lb Voltage 100 V 10 50 60 Hz 3 Hz 120 V 10 50 60 Hz 3 Hz 230 V 10 50 60 Hz 3 Hz Current Draw 100 V 12 Amps max 120 V 10 Amps max 230 V 5 3 Amps max Power Consumption 1200 W maximum ...

Page 166: ... Class 1 product Temperature 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F Humidity 15 to 85 RH non condensing Magnetic Field 50 Gauss Altitude 3048 12 192 m 100 40 000 feet Temperature 35 C to 60 C 31 F to 140 F Humidity 10 to 90 RH non condensing Altitude Up to 3048 m 10 000 feet Heat Dissipation 3000 BTU hour average Acoustical Noise Less than 55 dB at one meter 70 dB momentary Less than 80 dB non repetitive tasks suc...

Page 167: ... Film Types The 8150 Laser Imager processes the following film types Kodak DryView DVB Laser Imaging Film Kodak DryView DVC Laser Imaging Film Kodak DryView DVB Laser Imaging Film Kodak DryView DVB Premium Laser Imaging Film NOTE Not all of these film types are available in every country Film Throughput Prints 70 films per hour Agency Compliance See the Kodak DryView 8150 Laser Imager Safety Manua...

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Page 169: ...Laser Imaging Film is packaged in daylight load packages available in blue or clear 7 mil polyester base The 8150 Laser Imager accepts three film sizes 28 x 35 cm 11 x 14 in 35 x 35 cm 14 x 14 in 35 x 43 cm 14 x 17 in Spectral Sensitivity DryView Laser Imaging Film is infrared sensitive and has been sensitized to the infrared laser diode of DryView Laser Imagers When handled according to instructi...

Page 170: ...ry Automatic Image Quality Control DryView Laser Imaging Film is system matched for the Kodak patented Automatic Image Quality Control AIQC technology This fully automated system which is a standard feature of DryView Laser Imagers is designed to ensure that image quality parameters meet preset user preferences film to film lot to lot Environmental Impact Tests show that DryView Laser Imaging Film...

Page 171: ...adiation and chemistry fumes The film can withstand short term temperature spikes up to 95 F 35 C for several hours during transit without any significant effect on film quality or performance Transit temperatures above 95 F 35 C will gradually diminish shelf life If the AIQC encounters film that has been damaged by improper handling the AIQC will automatically alert system operators DryView Laser...

Page 172: ...devices With DryView technology a small amount of final development occurs when the film exits the Laser Imager and is initially exposed to ambient or view box lighting This is virtually undetectable and has no effect on image quality i e typically 0 02 change in density This small density increase is uniform and permanent upon full exposure of the film under normal handling conditions i e room li...

Page 173: ...DryView Laser Imagers require no special venting Dissipating Heat DryView Laser Imagers use controlled heat to develop DryView Laser Imaging Film The heat has virtually no effect on the air temperature of the work area The amount of heat dissipated into an area during a day is typically less than the heat generated by four 100 watt light bulbs ...

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Page 175: ... Digital radiography the process of creating digital radiographic images DVB DryView Blue Laser Imaging Film DVC DryView Clear Laser Imaging Film GSDF Grayscale Standard Display Function Key operator The person s designated by the department manager to receive applications training and allowed access to password protected areas to make system changes Modality Medical equipment that actually genera...

Page 176: ...pe of test film that will be printed Two film test types are available a density test film SMPTE pattern and a calibration film TFT Transfer Function Tables Unprintable queue The queue of jobs that cannot be printed because of errors in the print jobs ...

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Page 178: ...Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester NY 14650 Kodak and DryView are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company Eastman Kodak Company 2004 ...

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