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Additional labeling of the main control box

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54

Type labels of accessories

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DR Detector identification label

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About the software

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Cleaning and disinfecting

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Maintenance

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Maintenance actions

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Checklist before and after operation

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Checklist for the floor mounted column and tube

head unit

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Checklist for the radiographic table

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Checklist for the radiographic wall stand

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Safety Directions

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General Safety Directions

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Safety Directions for the X-Ray System

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Safety Directions for the radiographic table

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Safety directions for the floor mounted column

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Basic Workflow

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Starting the System

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Automated workflow for warming-up of X-ray

tube 

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Performing an exposure using the DR Detector

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Step 1: retrieve the patient info

....................85

Step 2: select the exposure

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Step 3: Prepare the exposure

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Step 4: Check the exposure settings

............. 88

Step 5: execute the exposure

........................89

Step 6: perform a quality control

..................90

Performing an exposure using a CR cassette

.............91

Step 1: retrieve the patient info

....................92

Step 2: select the exposure

...........................93

Step 3: prepare the exposure

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Step 4: check the exposure settings

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Step 5: execute the exposure

........................96

Step 6: repeat steps 2 to 5 for the next

subexposures

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Step 7: digitize the image

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Step 8: perform a quality control

..................99

Stopping the System

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Software Console

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X-ray modality status frame

....................................102

Ready for exposure status

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Modality Position

.......................................104

DR Detector Switch

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Filter Status

............................................... 106

Anti-scatter grid status

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Radiation status

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Unknown status

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Generator controls

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Valory (system with floor mounted column) | Contents | 

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Страница 1: ...floor mounted column 5540 100 User Manual ai16050197339_2009 002 6396_DR599 THU Control panel HR pdf 1 10 11 2020 15 48 ai16050197339_2009 002 6396_DR599 THU Control panel HR pdf 1 10 11 2020 15 48 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 2: ... 29 Emergency shutdown power switch 30 Power off behaviour 31 Installation 32 HF emission and immunity 32 Radiation Protection 33 Monitoring of Personnel 34 Protected area and significant zones of occupancy 35 Guidelines for Pediatric Applications 41 Effect of SID on patient dose 43 Labels 44 Warning labels on the radiographic table 47 Warning labels on the radiographic wall stand 48 Warning label...

Страница 3: ...sing the DR Detector 84 Step 1 retrieve the patient info 85 Step 2 select the exposure 85 Step 3 Prepare the exposure 86 Step 4 Check the exposure settings 88 Step 5 execute the exposure 89 Step 6 perform a quality control 90 Performing an exposure using a CR cassette 91 Step 1 retrieve the patient info 92 Step 2 select the exposure 93 Step 3 prepare the exposure 94 Step 4 check the exposure setti...

Страница 4: ...res 141 Mounting the compression belt 142 Mattress 143 Positioning the Radiographic Wall Stand 144 Radiographic Wall Stand Accessories 145 Patient hand grips 146 Mounting the lateral arm rest 147 Bucky 148 Loading of the bucky in the table 151 Loading of the bucky in the wall stand 152 Unloading of the bucky in the table 154 Unloading of the bucky in the wall stand 155 Anti scatter grids 156 Anti ...

Страница 5: ...ntation 183 Training 184 Technical Data 185 Valory technical data 186 Generator Technical Data 187 Radiographic Table Technical Data 189 Wall stand technical data 190 Floor mounted column technical data 191 X Ray Tube Technical Data 192 Bucky technical data 196 Automatic Exposure Control AEC Technical Data 197 Manual Collimator Technical Data 198 Dose Area Product Meter IBA DAP Technical Data 199 ...

Страница 6: ... 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 any information apparatus method or pro...

Страница 7: ...Introduction to this Manual Topics Scope of this Manual About the safety notices in this document Disclaimer Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction to this Manual 7 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 8: ...ribes the features of the Valory system an integrated X Ray imaging system It explains how the different components of the Valory system work together 8 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction to this Manual 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 9: ...ION A caution safety notice indicates a hazardous situation which can lead to a potential minor injury to a user service engineer patient or any other person An instruction is a direction which if it is not followed can cause damage to the equipment described in this manual or any other equipment or goods and can cause environmental pollution A prohibition is a direction which if it is not followe...

Страница 10: ...ear 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 on order of a physician fo...

Страница 11: ...e Intended User System overview Options and Accessories Operation Controls Installation Radiation Protection Labels Cleaning and disinfecting Maintenance Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 11 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 12: ...cess and view static X ray radiographic images of the skeleton including skull spinal column and extremities chest abdomen and other body parts on adults and pediatric patients Applications can be performed with the patient in sitting standing or lying position The system is not intended for use in Mammography applications 12 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1...

Страница 13: ...raining Users are those persons who actually handle the equipment and those who have authority over the equipment Before attempting to work with this equipment the user must read understand note and strictly observe all warnings cautions and safety markings on the equipment Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 13 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 14: ...ts Floor mounted column with X ray tube and tube head display Manual collimator Radiographic table with motorized movement and a bucky to insert a DR Detector Radiographic wall stand with manual movement and a bucky to insert a DR Detector X ray generator MUSICA Acquisition workstation NX workstation Automatic Exposure Control AEC Dose Area Product Meter DAP optional This configuration supports fo...

Страница 15: ...cquisition workstation to synchronize the X ray exposure parameters with the generator Valory can be used in combination with a CR digitizer and CR cassettes The use of the bucky is restricted to CR cassettes with a size of 14x17 inch 35x43 cm or 17x17 inch 43x43 cm After each exposure remove the CR cassette from the bucky and insert it in the digitizer The system does not prevent double exposure ...

Страница 16: ...ttached to the bucky of the X ray system to identify the dedicated workspace of each DR Detector For information on options and accessories refer to these manuals User manuals for the supported DR Detectors Related Links Radiographic Table Accessories on page 139 Radiographic Wall Stand Accessories on page 145 16 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 17: ...CA Acquisition Workstation NX Software Console DR Detector Switch X ray generator mini console Spellman Manual collimator Portable DR detector Emergency stop button Emergency shutdown power switch Power off behaviour Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 17 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 18: ...se the brake for the floating tabletop 5 Foot pedal to raise the table height 6 Emergency stop button Figure 2 Radiographic table with motorized movement 1 2 3 1 Floating tabletop 2 Bucky 3 Foot pedal to release the brake for the floating tabletop Figure 3 Radiographic table with fixed height Related Links Positioning the Radiographic Table on page 135 Radiographic Table Accessories on page 139 Ra...

Страница 19: ...position of the DR detector Take into account that the actual area for imaging is smaller than indicated The image of the exposed object is slightly magnified because there is a distance between the DR detector and the front of the bucky unit The sensitive area of the DR detector may be slightly smaller than the indicated area Check the technical data of the DR detector for exact values Related Li...

Страница 20: ...radiographic table Enable disable a stop position at the center of the radiographic wall stand 4 Figure 7 Beta rotation button Release the brake for rotating the X ray tube around a vertical axis beta rotation A stop position for centering on the radiographic wall stand is enabled if the position tracking button has been pushed 5 Figure 8 Vertical movement button 20 Valory system with floor mounte...

Страница 21: ...tube alpha rotation 8 Figure 11 Transversal movement button Release the brake for movement in transversal direction back forth There are stop positions for centering on the radiographic table and on the radiographic wall stand 9 Figure 12 Omni direction movement button Release the brake for movement in transversal vertical and longitudinal direction Figure 5 X ray tube head unit Related Links Posi...

Страница 22: ...es Figure 13 MUSICA Acquisition workstation software The operation of the workstation application is described in the MUSICA Acquisition Workstation User Manual document 4420 The software is further referred to as NX and the PC on which it runs the NX workstation 22 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 23: ...station next to the NX application The Software Console is used to control the X ray exposure settings The Software Console contains the DR Detector Switch Figure 14 Software console controls for generator X ray modality and system messages Related Links Software Console on page 101 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 23 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 24: ...Switch shows which DR Detector is active and shows its status The DR Detector Switch can be used to activate another DR Detector Figure 15 DR Detector Switch 24 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 25: ...and hold to start the exposure 7 Radiation indicator 8 Exposure button Figure 16 X ray generator mini console Exposure button Preparing for exposure Press the exposure button down to the first pressure point and hold it for approximately 0 5 s to 2 s The X ray tube is prepared for performing an exposure CAUTION Wear of X ray tube due to prolonged preparing of the X ray tube Valory system with floo...

Страница 26: ...atus Press the exposure button down fully and keep it pressed until the exposure has ended The radiation indicator on the control console lights up and a signal sounds to indicate the exposure CAUTION Releasing the exposure button ends the exposure immediately and the image can be underexposed 26 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 27: ...tomatically switching off 3 Rails to insert a DAP meter or a filter 4 Switch to shield the laser light 5 Measurement tape to measure the source image distance SID The measurement tape is at the rear side of the collimator 6 Transversal collimation 7 Filter selection Filter indicator Figure 17 Manual collimator Related Links Manual Collimator Technical Data on page 198 Valory system with floor moun...

Страница 28: ...the corner of the detector for consistent orientation relative to the patient For an overview of the operation controls of the DR detector refer to the user manual of the DR detector The DR detector may come in contact with the patient Note DR detectors that operate wireless contain an RF transmitter For detailed information refer to the DR detector user manual 28 Valory system with floor mounted ...

Страница 29: ...n the tube head display Figure 18 Message on the tube head display CAUTION The emergency stop button does not switch off the voltage in the X ray system To allow motorized movements again turn the cap of the emergency stop button in clockwise direction default position WARNING When turning the switch clockwise to recover the equipment from the emergency stop status pay attention to make sure that ...

Страница 30: ... or one of the units The entire system will be shut down and the power supply will be disconnected The emergency shutdown power switch for the room is typically located on the wall and easy to access often close to the power off switch of the X ray system It is installed and labeled by customer WARNING It must be ensured that the emergency switches are always freely accessible 30 Valory system wit...

Страница 31: ...oor mounted column with X ray tube head are activated If the X ray tube head makes it impossible for the patient to step down from the table the X ray tube head can be moved when sufficient force is applied Moving the X ray tube head when the power is off can cause damage to the equipment Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 31 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 32: ...detector is active and shows its status by means of the nickname of the DR detector An identical label is attached to the bucky of the X ray system to identify the dedicated workspace of each DR detector HF emission and immunity The HF emission and immunity can be influenced by connected data cables depending on length and the manner of installation A specific installation environment may require ...

Страница 33: ...rotective measures have to be taken to prevent exposure through scattered radiation Protective measures include structural configuration of the X ray room e g lead shielded rooms radiation protection for the operators e g personal radiation dosimeters lead aprons radiation protection glasses mobile lead screens keep maximum distance from X ray source and from the object producing scattered radiati...

Страница 34: ...adequate Inadequate or improper protection can lead to serious damage to the health To measure radiation personal radiation dosimeters are typically used They are worn on the body at all times during working in an environment where X ray radiation is applied They provide an indication for the amount of radiation the operator was exposed to 34 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 04...

Страница 35: ... button other necessary controls for the operator during exposure 6 1 2 4 5 3 1 X ray room 2 X ray tube 3 Patient environment 4 Workstation 5 Operator room protected area Figure 19 Protected area and significant zones of occupancy WARNING The patient must wear appropriate radiation protection garments The position of the patient environment depends on the position of the X ray tube Topics Signific...

Страница 36: ...ire the physician to be present next to the patient the significant zone of occupancy applies for operator and staff Keep maximum distance from the X ray source and from the object producing scattered radiation The intensity of scattered radiation depends on the energy and intensity of the X ray exposure the material of the object and the distance to the object WARNING The patient and the operator...

Страница 37: ...nificant zone of occupancy in front of the radiographic table 8 Significant zone of occupancy at the right side of the radiographic table Figure 20 Significant zones of occupancy at the radiographic table Significant zones of occupancy at the radiographic wall stand If operator or staff needs to be close to the patient during normal use e g some pediatric examinations or types of examinations for ...

Страница 38: ...nsity of scattered radiation depends on the energy and intensity of the X ray exposure the material of the object and the distance to the object WARNING The patient and the operator must wear appropriate radiation protection garments 140 cm SID115 cm Phantom S1 S2 S S 50 cm 1 2 3 4 2 5 6 7 2 1 8 9 1 X ray tube 2 Focal spot label 3 Significant zone of occupancy Minimum area 60x60 cm 38 Valory syste...

Страница 39: ... radiographic wall stand Figure 21 Significant zones of occupancy at the radiographic wall stand Stray radiation cm µGy h Figure 22 Measurement of stray radiation in zones of occupancy for height range 0 to 200 cm from the floor Table 2 Conditions for measuring stray radiation values represented in the illustrations Object 25 cm x 25 cm x 15 cm water SID 100 cm Valory system with floor mounted col...

Страница 40: ...0 cm For the diagram above a maximum throughput of 30 exposures hour was used This complies with a throughput of 15 patients hour with typically 2 exposures done per patient The measurement results in the figure above refer to one exposure 40 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 41: ...s sense to provide aids to maintaining stable positioning It is strongly recommended the use of immobilizing devices such as bean bags and restraint systems foam wedges adhesive tapes etc to avoid the need of repeating exposures due to the movement of the pediatric patients Whenever possible use techniques based on the lowest exposure times Shielding We recommend you provide extra shielding of rad...

Страница 42: ...ze of the child reducing tube output kVp and mAs limiting the duration of dynamic imaging Try to use always short exposure times large SID values and immobilizing devices Avoid multiple scans and use alternative diagnostic studies such as ultrasound or MRI when possible 42 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 43: ...ent For example doubling the distance reduces the dose by a factor of 4 The new dose can be calculated by a formula new mAs known mAs new distance 2 old distance 2 CAUTION The distance of the X ray tube to the patient cannot be less than 45 cm Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 43 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 44: ... voltage Pinch Points Hot Surface Warning Indicates that touching the part indicated can cause burns Laser Warning Indicates the presence of a laser device Do not sit Warning Indicates that sitting on a component can cause damage to the equipment Alternating current Protective earth ground On power connection to the mains Off power disconnection from the mains 44 Valory system with floor mounted c...

Страница 45: ...its established by the Chinese Standards It must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and must be collected separately Please contact an au thorized representative of the manufacturer or an authorized waste management company for information concerning the decommissioning of your equipment Topics Warning labels on the radiographic table Warning labels on the radiographic wall stand Warni...

Страница 46: ... About the software 46 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 47: ...ing Pinch point Keep hand and fingers away from this area 4 Warning Risk of electrical shock Disconnect the power supply of the equipment prior to inspection or maintenance 5 Danger Never disassemble of let an unauthorized person modify and or repair the product 6 Caution Read and understand the user manual before operating this equipment s 7 10kg Maximum load capacity is 10 kg on the bucky drawer...

Страница 48: ... Caution Read and understand the user manual before oper ating this equipment s 4 20kg Do not apply a weight of more than 20 kg to the lat eral arm rest 5 10kg Maximum load capacity is 10 kg on the bucky draw er when it is pulled out Do not lean or sit on the bucky 6 When the detachable clamp is not used it can be stored by attaching it magnetically at the rear side of the wall stand bucky 48 Valo...

Страница 49: ...This X ray equipment may be hazardous to patient or opera tor unless following the safe radiation conditions and the op erating instructions 2 Warning Hot surface 3 Warning Pinch point Keep hand and fingers away from this area 4 Caution Read and understand the user manual before operating this equipment 5 Never disassemble or let an unauthorized person modify and or repair the product The label is...

Страница 50: ...abel information for each com bination of X ray tube and X ray generator is available in the technical data Type B applied part The 21 CFR Subchapter J label is posi tioned close to the type label Related Links Valory technical data on page 186 50 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 51: ...rding to patient orienta tion to indicate the orientation of the AEC sensors optional Figure 27 Example of component type label Original manufacturer type label on a system component Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 51 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 52: ...beling of the radiographic wall stand Figure 28 Example of component type label Original manufacturer type la bel on a system component 52 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 53: ...f the floor mounted column and tube head unit Figure 29 Example of component type label Original manufacturer type la bel on a system component Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 53 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 54: ...l labeling of the main control box Figure 30 Example of component type label Original manufacturer type la bel on a system component 54 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 55: ...le Figure 32 Example of type label Lateral detector holder Figure 33 Example of type label Compression belt Figure 34 Example of type label Patient hand grips for the radiographic wall stand Figure 35 Example of type label Lateral arm rest Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 55 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 56: ...rk Meaning Figure 36 Example of type label Storage box for DR detector and grids Figure 37 Example of type label Foot pedals 56 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 57: ... Detector identification label Label Meaning 1 Writable label to identify and dedicate a DR Detector to an X ray system bucky Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 57 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 58: ...sion and release of NX and other software on the NX workstation To consult the About box click About NX in the Tools section of the Main Menu Agfa NV Figure 38 Example of the NX About box 58 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 59: ...e 2 Stop the system WARNING When the equipment is going to be cleaned be sure to turn off the main power of the system Never use anhydrous or high solvency alcohols benzine thinner or any other flammable cleaning agent Otherwise it may result in fire or electric shock 3 Wipe the exterior of the system with a low linting cloth slightly moistened with a neutral detergent CAUTION Make sure no liquid ...

Страница 60: ... system The room must be sufficiently illuminated to perform the visual inspection Check for deterioration such as corrosion cracks or serious discolorations for damage to the cables or cable jackets for loos screws Make sure that the accessories for immobilizing the patient haven t come loose If there s still dirt or cleaning agent residue repeat the cleaning 6 Disinfect all parts of the system w...

Страница 61: ... Perform the disinfecting procedure following the instructions for use the disposal instructions and the safety instructions of the selected disinfectants and tools and of the hospital Use of spray disinfection can cause malfunctions due to ingress of the disinfectant into the equipment Disinfect all parts of the unit including the accessories and connection cables by just wiping them Switch off t...

Страница 62: ...damage to the cables or cable jackets for loos screws Make sure that the accessories for immobilizing the patient haven t come loose If there s still disinfecting residue repeat the cleaning 7 Start up the system Perform the checks that are required before operating the system 62 Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 63: ...r requires regular calibration Calibration instructions are described in the DR Detector Calibration Key User Manual doc 0134 Topics Maintenance actions Checklist before and after operation Checklist for the floor mounted column and tube head unit Checklist for the radiographic table Checklist for the radiographic wall stand Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 63 0426A EN 20220804...

Страница 64: ...ginal spare parts provided by the manufacturer WARNING Improper changes additions maintenance or repair of the equipment or the software can lead to personal injury electrical shock and damage to the equipment Safety is only guaranteed when changes additions maintenance or repairs are carried out by an Agfa certified field service engineer A non certified engineer performing a modification or serv...

Страница 65: ...lectric cables and connections for mois ture and make sure they re dry Daily Check all electric cables and connections for dam age or broken cables Daily Warm up of X ray tube Daily Conditioning of the X ray tube After the X ray tube has not been used for more than a week Conditioning of the X ray tube Before making expo sures using voltages of 120 kV or higher Conditioning procedure for the X ray...

Страница 66: ... 4 Select the large focal spot 5 Take a sequence of exposures with the following kV values Take one exposure per 30 seconds Table 4 Sequence of exposures Time minutes kV Time minutes kV Time minutes kV 0 0 50 4 0 90 8 0 130 0 5 50 4 5 90 8 5 130 1 0 60 5 0 100 9 0 140 1 5 60 5 5 100 9 5 140 2 0 70 6 0 110 10 0 150 2 5 70 6 5 110 10 5 150 3 0 80 7 0 120 3 5 80 7 5 120 66 Valory system with floor mo...

Страница 67: ... visible on the equipment Contact the manufacturer Are all cables connected correctly Connect the cables correctly After starting the system before operation Does the display flicker Contact service Is there any unusual smell Stop the system and contact the manufacturer Does the system produce abnormal noises Stop the system and contact the manufacturer Has conditioning been performed on the X ray...

Страница 68: ...the cable connectors Has any cable insulation been damaged Contact the manufacturer Is there any dent crack or condensation visible on the equipment Contact the manufacturer Does the system need cleaning or disin fecting Perform cleaning and disinfect ing CAUTION In case of functional defects or other deviations from normal operation behavior the unit has to be switched off immediately and the ser...

Страница 69: ... Do the rails show folding or dam age Contact the manufacturer if a problem is detected Has dust collected on the rails Does the movement in any direc tion produce abnormal noises Do any of the brakes that stop movement behave incorrectly Does the device behave abnormal ly in any way Is there any malfunction on the control buttons Valory system with floor mounted column Introduction 69 0426A EN 20...

Страница 70: ...es the movement of the tabletop behave jerky or creaky Does the brake that stops movement of the bucky behave incorrectly Does the movement of the bucky be have jerky or creaky Can you feel resistance when pulling the bucky drawer in or out Is the fixation of the DR detector in the bucky ineffective Can you feel resistance when insert ing or removing a grid Is the fixation of the grid in the bucky...

Страница 71: ...he brake that stops movement of the bucky behave incorrectly Does the movement of the bucky be have jerky or creaky Can you feel resistance when pulling the bucky drawer in or out Is the fixation of the DR detector in the bucky ineffective Can you feel resistance when insert ing or removing a grid Is the fixation of the grid in the bucky ineffective Is there any malfunction on the con trol buttons...

Страница 72: ... Safety Directions Safety Directions for the X Ray System Safety Directions for the radiographic table Safety directions for the floor mounted column 72 Valory system with floor mounted column Safety Directions 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 73: ...of the equipment housing may lead to personal injuries and to property damage Take all necessary precautions with respect to the applicable level of safety WARNING To avoid risk of electric shock this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains with protective earth WARNING Do not use any power supply other than specified by Agfa for use with the equipment Otherwise it may result in fire or...

Страница 74: ...ch an operation is hazardous to life and health because of explosion risk Please note the applicable regulations on formation of explosive gas mixtures when cleaning and using in combination with patients WARNING Operating the equipment when it is faulty includes the risk of radiological exposure and injury to the patient and to the operator Operate the equipment only in safe and fault free condit...

Страница 75: ...til the condensation evaporates before use If the equipment is used while condensation is formed on it problems may occur Condensation inside the equipment can cause rust and corrosion When an air conditioner is used be sure to raise lower the temperature gradually so that a difference in temperature in the room and in the equipment does not occur to prevent condensation CAUTION To avoid images be...

Страница 76: ...CAUTION All Agfa medical products must be used by trained and qualified personnel 76 Valory system with floor mounted column Safety Directions 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 77: ... in accordance to the patient and the object to expose and balanced in such a way that patient dose is as low as possible while image quality is usable for diagnosis WARNING Using an inappropriate SID can result in a suboptimal or unusable image Too short SID causes warped image WARNING The use of a filter that is not suitable for the type of examination can affect the image quality or the amount ...

Страница 78: ...aged grid Reduced image quality Please handle the grids with special care CAUTION When inserting the anti scatter grids it is essential that the grid corresponds to the intended source image distance SID to which the grid is focussed Because of the focussing of the grids the tube head unit must be centered onto the bucky 78 Valory system with floor mounted column Safety Directions 0426A EN 2022080...

Страница 79: ... etc may lead to visual image artifacts If such shall be used make sure that they are x ray transparent and do not influence image quality CAUTION Make sure that the patient hand grips are securely mounted Valory system with floor mounted column Safety Directions 79 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 80: ...ay tube arm do not collide with the tabletop especially when the X ray tube moves under the tabletop If the radiographic wall stand is installed in the movement range of the floor mounted column make sure that the X ray tube collimator or X ray tube arm do not collide with the radiographic wall stand 80 Valory system with floor mounted column Safety Directions 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 81: ... Topics Starting the System Performing an exposure using the DR Detector Performing an exposure using a CR cassette Stopping the System Valory system with floor mounted column Basic Workflow 81 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 82: ...tem 3 Start the MUSICA Acquisition workstation For detailed information about starting up MUSICA Acquisition workstation refer to the MUSICA Acquisition workstation User Manual document 4420 The NX application and the software console are available on the MUSICA Acquisition workstation 4 Power on the DR detector a attach a fully charged battery pack to the DR detector b turn on the DR detector c i...

Страница 83: ...tton to cancel the warming up procedure Figure 42 List of exposures for warming up of the X ray tube 5 Make sure that the collimator blades are fully closed and that no patient is present in the room To avoid radiation on a DR detector remove the detector turn the tube away from the detector or cover the detector with a lead apron 6 Perform the exposures and wait for the timer icon to finish betwe...

Страница 84: ...1 retrieve the patient info Step 2 select the exposure Step 3 Prepare the exposure Step 4 Check the exposure settings Step 5 execute the exposure Step 6 perform a quality control 84 Valory system with floor mounted column Basic Workflow 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 85: ...select the exposure In the operator room At the NX workstation select the thumbnail for the exposure in the Image Overview pane of the Examination window The default X Ray exposure parameters for the selected exposure are sent to the modality and displayed on the software console The selected DR Detector is activated The DR Detector Switch shows which DR detector is active and shows its status Fla...

Страница 86: ...the light localizer on the collimator Adapt collimation if required e Apply radiation protective measures for the patient if needed WARNING Monitor the patient position hands feet fingers etc with special care to avoid injury to the patient caused by unit movements Patient hands must be kept away from mobile components of the unit Intravenous tubing catheters and other patient connected lines shou...

Страница 87: ...liquids bodily fluids disinfectants the DR Detector must be wrapped in a protective plastic bag while performing the examination Related Links Positioning the X Ray Tube on page 129 Valory system with floor mounted column Basic Workflow 87 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 88: ... exposure On a DR Detector that has a status indicator Check if the status of the DR Detector is ready for exposure If the status is not ready for exposure the DR Detector cannot be used for making an exposure In the operator room at the X ray generator console 1 Check if the exposure settings displayed on the console are suitable for the exposure 2 If other exposure values are required than those...

Страница 89: ...trol console lights up WARNING Do not select another thumbnail until the preview image is visible in the active thumbnail In the operator room at the NX workstation The image is acquired from the DR detector and displayed in the thumbnail The actual X Ray exposure parameters are sent back from the generator to the NX workstation and are shown in the Image Detail pane If collimation is applied the ...

Страница 90: ...uality control is to be performed 2 Prepare the image for diagnosis by using e g L R markers or annotations 3 If the image is OK send the image to a hardcopy printer and or PACS Picture Archiving and Communication System 90 Valory system with floor mounted column Basic Workflow 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 91: ...vised to identify cassettes after the exposure as described in this workflow Topics Step 1 retrieve the patient info Step 2 select the exposure Step 3 prepare the exposure Step 4 check the exposure settings Step 5 execute the exposure Step 6 repeat steps 2 to 5 for the next subexposures Step 7 digitize the image Step 8 perform a quality control Valory system with floor mounted column Basic Workflo...

Страница 92: ...define the patient info for the exam 2 Start the exam If the workstation is connected to a second monitor that is positioned outside the operator room make sure that the patient data is not exposed to unauthorized persons 92 Valory system with floor mounted column Basic Workflow 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 93: ...elected modality position 4 Select the subexposure if more than one image is required for the same cassette If an image thumbnail is configured for multiple exposures on a single cassette another set of thumbnails is shown in the image detail pane Now you have to select one of these thumbnails to send the proper default X Ray exposure parameters to the modality for each exposure Note When working ...

Страница 94: ... X Ray tube with respect to the cassette and the patient 5 Set the correct distance between cassette and X Ray tube 6 Switch on the light on the collimator Adapt collimation if required Take care that the collimated area is not larger than the cassette WARNING Monitor the patient position hands feet fingers etc with special care to avoid injury to the patient caused by unit movements Patient hands...

Страница 95: ...operator room on the Software Console 1 Check if the exposure settings displayed on the console are suitable for the exposure 2 Check the Ready for Exposure status Valory system with floor mounted column Basic Workflow 95 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 96: ...meters are sent back from the generator to the NX workstation and are shown in the Image Detail pane The actual X Ray exposure parameters and the Exposure Index EI value on the NX workstation can be used to monitor the performance of the Automatic Exposure Control of the X Ray system A green OK mark appears on all thumbnails for which the exposures are made and for which exposure settings are sent...

Страница 97: ...Step 6 repeat steps 2 to 5 for the next subexposures Valory system with floor mounted column Basic Workflow 97 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 98: ...ette in the digitizer 2 Click ID in the examination window of NX Note You can also use an ID Tablet to identify the cassette and digitize it using any digitizer The image will appear in the image overview pane of the examination window 98 Valory system with floor mounted column Basic Workflow 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 99: ...h quality control is to be performed 2 Prepare the image for diagnosis by using e g L R markers or annotations 3 If the image is OK send the image to a hardcopy printer and or PACS Picture Archiving and Communication System Valory system with floor mounted column Basic Workflow 99 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 100: ... information refer to the MUSICA Acquisition workstation User Manual document 4420 2 Press the Power OFF button on the X ray generator mini console to switch off the generator 3 Power off the DR detector turn off the DR detector remove the battery pack Note If the DR detector is powered down a warming up may be required on the next start up 100 Valory system with floor mounted column Basic Workflo...

Страница 101: ...ion Navigation button Software console screen Generator controls X ray modality controls System messages Topics X ray modality status frame Generator controls X ray modality controls System messages screen Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 101 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 102: ...er status 5 Grid status 6 Heat units 7 Radiation status Figure 43 X ray modality status frame Topics Ready for exposure status Modality Position DR Detector Switch Filter Status Anti scatter grid status Radiation status Unknown status 102 Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 103: ... are no interlock failures or system faults Red Exposure not ready Check the message frame for more information It is not possible to perform an exposure due to an error The status will turn to green when problem is solved Blue Exposure not ready No examination defined Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 103 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 104: ...tion The image is planned for the radiographic table The image is planned for the radiographic wall stand The image is planned as a free exposure A manual X ray exposure can be made No image will be ac quired on the NX workstation The type and configuration of the X ray system defines which modality positions are available The available workstations depend on the modality type and configuration 10...

Страница 105: ...lity status frame on page 102 DR detector status Table 12 Status of the battery Battery status icon Meaning Full Medium Low Empty Charging Table 13 Status of the network connection Connection status icon wi fi wired Meaning Strong Normal Weak Wired DR Detector Table 14 Status of the DR detector DR detector status icon blinking Meaning Ready Initializing expo sure Error Sleep One DR detector must b...

Страница 106: ...he filter status indicates if a filter is required Table 15 Manual filter no icon Empty no filter is required Orange a filter is required Insert the filter manually 106 Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 107: ... status no icon No grid is required A grid is required Related Links Status information on the tube head display on page 125 Anti scatter grids on page 156 Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 107 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 108: ...ss the exposure button halfway Prep position to prepare the X ray tube for exposure The indicator will 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 108 Valory system with floor mounted column Software Consol...

Страница 109: ...omponent for which the unknown status is displayed an action is required on the component or on the software to provide the system with the missing information E g to solve the unknown detector status one DR detector must be selected Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 109 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 110: ...o change a value without repeatedly pushing the buttons push the value twice The buttons change into fast forward and fast backward buttons Push and hold the button to change the value After exposure all values reflect the settings actually used by the generator Topics One point two point and three point working modes Radiographic Parameters Focal Spot Indicator Automatic Exposure Control AEC X ra...

Страница 111: ...led Topics One Point Mode 1P Two Point Mode 2P Three Point Mode 3P One Point Mode 1P By selecting one of the AEC field buttons the one point mode is activated The value of kV mA max ms max mAs the setting of focal spot density dose patient size and the selected AEC fields can be adjusted The value for mAs and ms is not available For accurate AEC operation it may be needed to lower the mA value in ...

Страница 112: ...f 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 Three Point Mode 3P The value of kV mA and ms can be adjusted The other values are adjusted automatically to keep the mAs value constant 112 Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console...

Страница 113: ...e When an exposure is made it shows the actual time at the end of the exposure Max ms shows the integration time of the DR detector When operating the DR detector the calculated exposure time ms or manual overrides can never exceed the integration time detector ms of the DR detector Max mAs shows the maximum allowed mAs value for exposures using AEC The highest allowed setting for max mAs depends ...

Страница 114: ...all Large If you change the focal spot the kV and mAs are kept constant When changing from a large to smaller focal spot exposure time may increase as the mAs is kept constant but the mA may be reduced automatically according to the performance of the tube 114 Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 115: ...ree point radiographic working mode Topics AEC field selection Dose Density Patient Size AEC dose failure AEC field selection Each button indicates its related physical location of the selected field in the AEC exposure detector and you may select or deselect it by touching it Any combination of fields can be selected and the color of the buttons changes highlighted when active The exposure is end...

Страница 116: ...Density These buttons are used to adjust the AEC cut off dose and patient entrance dose accordingly Density can be increased and decreased in a range of 4 to 4 Each step is a change of one exposure step An exposure step is a change of approximately 20 or 25 in dose When disabled the density range number appears in black Table 22 Dose variation compared to reference dose Density Dose 4 0 41 3 0 51 ...

Страница 117: ...ed in the following tables Depending on the configuration the default behaviour can be overruled and the parameters that are affected by the patient size and the actual variation values can be defined specifically for each exam type Table 23 kV variation over patient size Patient size kV Extra Small normal kV 0 9 Small normal kV 0 95 Medium normal kV Large normal kV 1 05 Extra Large normal kV 1 1 ...

Страница 118: ...rupted automatically when there is not enough dose detected within a certain time e g when the AEC chamber is defect or covered with lead foil or when there is too much dose detected within a certain time e g when no patient is in front of the AEC 118 Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 119: ...reduced to a 80 by default 100 If a specific technique requires 100 of the X ray tube power touch the 100 button Depending on the status of the heat units the system may limit the X ray tube load even when the X ray tube load is set to 100 Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 119 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 120: ...t exposure The radiation measure is read as DAP value Dose Area Product in cGy cm2 for example DAP 12 22 This measurement unit is configurable A new exposure resets the DAP value 120 Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 121: ...thermal capacity of the X ray tube that is used For example a display of HU 0 would indicate that all the heat units capacity of the X ray tube remains A display of HU 100 would indicate that maximum heat capacity of the X ray tube is reached and no exposures can be made until the tube has cooled down Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 121 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 122: ...onfigured detectors are displayed Only the detectors that can be used with the selected modality position can be selected 3 Automated workflow for warming up of the X ray tube Figure 49 X ray modality controls 122 Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 123: ...sages that require feedback from the user contain a button that can be pressed Figure 50 Error message requiring user feedback More than one message can be active The number of active messages and the type of messages is indicated on the navigation button Figure 51 Icon indicating that messages are waiting Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 123 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 124: ... the last startup of the software Figure 52 Messages history Related Links X ray generator messages and warning signals Spellman on page 164 Warning messages on page 170 124 Valory system with floor mounted column Software Console 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 125: ...nd DR detector bucky 5 Bucky status Figure 53 Positioning parameters for table exposures While pressing and holding a positioning button a corresponding icon is displayed on the tube head display Status information on the tube head display Table 26 X ray tube centering The X ray tube and the DR detector are aligned The X ray tube and the DR detector are not aligned It is not possible to perform an...

Страница 126: ...radiographic wall stand Figure 54 Bucky status Table 27 Status of the bucky tray of the radiographic table and wall stand The bucky trays are both closed The bucky tray of the radiographic table is open The bucky tray of the radiographic wall stand is open The bucky trays are both open Table 28 Status of the anti scatter grid of the radiographic table and wall stand The grids are both insterted pr...

Страница 127: ...The bucky contains a DR detector with a size of 14x17 inch 35x43 cm in landscape orientation The bucky contains a DR detector with a size of 14x17 inch 35x43 cm in portrait orientation The bucky contains a DR detector with a size of 17x17 inch 43x43 cm The bucky is empty Table 30 Size and orientation of the DR detector in the radiographic wall stand The bucky contains a DR detector with a size of ...

Страница 128: ...pper edge of the bucky The bucky contains a DR detector with a size of 14x17 inch 35x43 cm in portrait orientation and positioned in the center The bucky contains a DR detector with a size of 17x17 inch 43x43 cm The bucky is empty 128 Valory system with floor mounted column Tube head display 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 129: ...If movement in any direction blocks do not apply force to overcome the blocking Contact your local service organization Note To avoid shock and damage move the tube head unit with normal speed and slow down when reaching the mechanical end stops Note Rotation may be limited by cables Avoid strain on the cables during rotation Related Links X ray tube head unit on page 20 Topics Stop positions Cent...

Страница 130: ... for radiographic table and radiographic wall stand Which stop positions are active depends on the orientation of the X ray tube To enter a stop position move the X ray tube head unit using the control buttons The movement is stopped when a stop position is reached Move at a regular speed to prevent the X ray tube head unit to skip the stop position To leave a stop position release and press again...

Страница 131: ...ion for centering on the radiographic table 2 While pressing the longitudinal movement button move the X ray tube to the required position Figure 56 Longitudinal movement button 3 If the exposure is oblique press and hold the tilting button to adjust the position of the X ray tube Figure 57 Tilting button 4 Press the automatic centering and position tracking button Figure 58 Position tracking butt...

Страница 132: ...n outside of the travel range of the bucky 5 Adjust the position of the X ray tube head The DR bucky is moving left or right accordingly Figure 61 DR bucky in the table tracks the X ray tube head 6 Disable tracking by pressing the position tracking button again Related Links X ray tube head unit on page 20 132 Valory system with floor mounted column Positioning the X Ray Tube 0426A EN 20220804 185...

Страница 133: ...button tilt the X ray tube 90 towards the radiographic wall stand Figure 63 Tilting button 3 While pressing the longitudinal movement button move the X ray tube to the required SID Figure 64 Longitudinal movement button There is a stop position for the default SID 4 Press the automatic centering and position tracking button Figure 65 Position tracking button The position tracking icon is displayed...

Страница 134: ...opped when the X ray tube reaches the center of the radiographic wall stand 6 Disable the stop position by pressing the position tracking button again Related Links X ray tube head unit on page 20 134 Valory system with floor mounted column Positioning the X Ray Tube 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 135: ...own or horizontally CAUTION Do not put any object such as a chair or drip stand under the tabletop of the radiographic table for any purpose other than examination Doing so may cause damage to the equipment and the object or cause the object to fall if the object is pinched by the tabletop CAUTION Be careful for a patient to put neither a hand nor a finger into the clearance between tabletop and B...

Страница 136: ...r off the table in the center of the table If the table top is extended to the maximum length at the head or foot end the patient must not sit on the end of the table top since the weight load can lead to table deformations and damage to the product Figure 69 Getting on and off the radiographic table In case of very heavy patients the table top has to be positioned in center before the patient get...

Страница 137: ...ble height 2 Foot pedal to raise table height Figure 70 Foot pedals to adjust the height of the table When minimum or maximum position of the table is reached the movement is stopped automatically Valory system with floor mounted column Positioning the Radiographic Table 137 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 138: ...ed use automatic centering or check the centering icon on the tube head display Figure 71 Centering icon If automatic centering and position tracking is active the handle cannot be used to move the bucky Reposition the X ray tube head to move the bucky 138 Valory system with floor mounted column Positioning the Radiographic Table 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 139: ...stem can lead to hazardous situations and injury Use only original accessories provided by the manufacturer Topics Mounting the patient hand grips Lateral cassette holder Mounting the compression belt Mattress Valory system with floor mounted column Radiographic Table Accessories 139 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 140: ...ble edges which could cause a risk to pinch fingers To mount a hand grip 1 Slide the hand grip in the rails of the tabletop 2 Tighten the hand screw to lock the hand grip in position 1 1 Hand screw Figure 72 Hand grip Note The hand grips are not intended to support the weight of the patient 140 Valory system with floor mounted column Radiographic Table Accessories 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 141: ...eral cassette holder on the side rail of the tabletop Fix it using the two lower screws Take care to lift the holders slightly up when moving it to protect the tabletop from scratching 3 Insert a cassette or a DR detector Fix it using the upper screw 4 Position the patient on the table between the X ray tube and the lateral cassette holder Adjust the lateral cassette holder to position the cassett...

Страница 142: ...tabletop and wrap the compression belt around the patient Figure 75 Rails at the side of the tabletop 2 Tighten the hand screw to apply compression force to the patient Figure 76 Hand screw for tightening the compression belt 3 Pull the release lever and turn the hand screw counterclockwise to release the pressure 142 Valory system with floor mounted column Radiographic Table Accessories 0426A EN ...

Страница 143: ...Mattress The mattress fits the tabletop 220 cm x 80 cm and is X ray translucent Valory system with floor mounted column Radiographic Table Accessories 143 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 144: ...of the system WARNING Maintain visual contact with the patient while moving the equipment close to the patient in order to detect hazardous situations e g collisions early and to avoid them WARNING Be careful not to squeeze your finger or hand Keep your hands at the handles while positioning the system CAUTION The maximum load for the wall stand movement in vertical direction is 20 kg The bucky un...

Страница 145: ...erly attached to the system can lead to hazardous situations and injury Use only original accessories provided by the manufacturer Topics Patient hand grips Mounting the lateral arm rest Valory system with floor mounted column Radiographic Wall Stand Accessories 145 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 146: ...are mounted fixed at the backside of the bucky The patient uses these grips for stabilization and support of correct correct positioning e g for chest exams 146 Valory system with floor mounted column Radiographic Wall Stand Accessories 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 147: ...lide with the ceiling when moving the bucky upward Figure 78 Knob for locking the lateral arm rest To mount and position the lateral arm rest 1 Insert the lateral arm rest in the mounting slot at the rear side of the bucky frame 2 Turn the lever clockwise to lock the lateral arm rest Valory system with floor mounted column Radiographic Wall Stand Accessories 147 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 148: ...to the Automatic Exposure Control AEC and the grid The bucky supports DR detectors of 14x17 inch 43x35 cm and of 17x17 inch 43x43 cm 1 4 2 2 3 5 6 1 Bucky drawer 2 Clamps 3 Lock lever 4 Bucky drawer handle 5 Anti scatter grid handle 6 Center mark Figure 79 Bucky in the radiographic table 148 Valory system with floor mounted column Bucky 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 149: ...ll stand When the detachable clamp is not used it can be stored by attaching it magnetically at the rear side of the wall stand bucky Figure 81 Storing the detachable clamp Topics Loading of the bucky in the table Loading of the bucky in the wall stand Unloading of the bucky in the table Unloading of the bucky in the wall stand Valory system with floor mounted column Bucky 149 0426A EN 20220804 18...

Страница 150: ... Anti scatter grids Automatic Exposure Control AEC 150 Valory system with floor mounted column Bucky 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 151: ...ur fingers are not between the clamping mechanism and the detector The clamping mechanism may hurt your fingers therefore take special care 4 Align the center of the bucky to the center mark on the clamps 5 Close the clamps to fix the detector position 6 Lock the clamps by turning the lock lever clockwise Figure 83 Lock icon 7 Close the bucky drawer using the front handle Make sure the bucky drawe...

Страница 152: ...e lower position of the clamp for centering the detector in the bucky and the higher position of the clamp for aligning the detector to the upper edge of the bucky 3 Let the detector rest on the clamp while keeping it in position with one hand 4 Close the clamps to fix the detector position CAUTION Make sure your fingers are not between the clamping mechanism and the detector The clamping mechanis...

Страница 153: ...6 Close the bucky drawer using the handle Make sure the bucky drawer is pushed up to the end to close completely Valory system with floor mounted column Bucky 153 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 154: ...erclockwise Figure 86 Unlock icon 3 Open the clamps 4 Lift the detector and remove it from the clamping The openings in the carrier allow your fingers to grip the detector 5 Load the bucky with another detector Alternatively close the bucky drawer using the front handle and pushing the button to release the brake 154 Valory system with floor mounted column Bucky 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 155: ...lock the clamps by turning the lock lever counterclockwise Figure 87 Unlock icon 3 Open the clamps while keeping the detector in position with one hand 4 Remove the detector 5 Load the bucky with another detector Alternatively close the bucky drawer using the handle Valory system with floor mounted column Bucky 155 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 156: ...f the bucky Make sure the grid is pushed up to the end CAUTION Using a focused anti scatter grid with the X ray source not centered or on a wrong distance may cause reduced image quality CAUTION Injury of the patient or damage to the equipment can be caused by the anti scatter grid if it is not properly inserted in the bucky CAUTION Handle anti scatter grids with care and store them in a safe plac...

Страница 157: ...are available as an option Refer to the Agfa website for specifications on the anti scatter grids that have been found compatible with the system and the DR Detectors http www agfahealthcare com global en library overview jsp ID 54332498 Valory system with floor mounted column Bucky 157 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 158: ...ible when the grid is inserted and its color indicates the focal distance of the grid Table 31 Grid focal distance color indication Focal Distance Color 100 cm red 150 cm green 180 cm blue Parallell grid gray 158 Valory system with floor mounted column Bucky 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 159: ...d to the wall or stand on a stable surface CAUTION insert the DR detector and the anti scatter grids in the storage box with care to avoid damage Do not drop the items in the storage box 1 2 1 Storage space for a DR detector 2 Storage space for up to three grids Figure 88 Storage box Valory system with floor mounted column Bucky 159 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 160: ...ion with default values The AEC can be recalibrated during installation defining three custom cut off doses for the AEC cells to suit user preferences or to balance out the three AEC cells The default orientation of the AEC cells on the table corresponds to a patient orientation with the head on the left side The orientation is decided during installation of the system A label is delivered with th...

Страница 161: ...e X ray exposure parameters are controlled on the Software Console Related Links System Documentation on page 183 X ray generator messages and warning signals Spellman on page 164 Topics Starting and stopping the generator X ray tube start up modes X ray generator messages and warning signals Spellman Valory system with floor mounted column X Ray Generator Mini Console 161 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 162: ...itch off the generator To restart the system wait at least 10 seconds between stopping and starting the generator to allow all components to properly shut down Following warning is printed on the X ray generator mini console in English WARNING This x ray unit may be dangerous to patient and operator unless safe exposure factors operating instructions and maintenance schedules are observed 162 Valo...

Страница 163: ...t up is available during no more than 30 seconds After that period the rotation speed will be reduced to low speed After the exposure and when the exposure button is released the tube anode is braked automatically When the X ray tube anode is rotating with high speed the generator must not be turned off Please wait until the system is on low speed before switching the generator off The bearings of...

Страница 164: ... signals The generator indicates particular states with visual signals Preparation flashing of prepare ready indicator green LED X ray tube is prepared prepare ready indicator is continuously lit green LED Exposure radiation indicator is continuously lit red LED Related Links System messages screen on page 123 164 Valory system with floor mounted column X Ray Generator Mini Console 0426A EN 202208...

Страница 165: ...erator and NX after generator failure DR Detector is Exceeding the Maximum Working Temperature DR Detector must be Recalibrated Radiographic Parameter Limits Warning messages Valory system with floor mounted column Problem solving 165 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 166: ...n between the X ray gener ator and the NX workstation 1 Switch off the X ray generator at X ray generator console 2 After some seconds switch the X ray generator back on 3 Select an empty thumbnail in the Image Overview pane of the Examination window 4 The error message disappears This may take some time If an error is indicated on the X ray generator by a sig nal repeat step 1 to 3 During startup...

Страница 167: ...ambient temperature conditions and the number of acquired images the DR Detector s internal tempera ture may become too high Brief Solution 1 Power off the DR Detector 2 Leave the DR Detector unpowered for at least one hour 3 Stop the NX workstation 4 Power on the DR Detector 5 Start the NX workstation Valory system with floor mounted column Problem solving 167 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 168: ...calibrated Cause A DR Detector must be recalibrated at regular interval Brief Solution Follow the instructions in the DR System Key User Man ual to calibrate the DR Detector DX D DR Detector Calibration Key User Manual document 0134 168 Valory system with floor mounted column Problem solving 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 169: ...creased or another value can be automatically adjusted Radiographic Parameters Limit A maximum or minimum radiographic parameter limit is reached The value cannot be increased or decreased Generator Power Limit The generator power limit kV x mA is reached The value of the selected parameter cannot be increased When increasing the value of the other parameter the value of the first parameter will a...

Страница 170: ...ust contact the service organization Do not use the system until the problem is resolved Details on the contents of messages can be found in the service documentation which is available to service personnel Error codes look like this Error C 0x01 where C is a character that indicates where the problem is located T Radiographic table S Floor mounted column Figure 89 Warning message on the tube head...

Страница 171: ...nce Equipment Classification Patient data security Product Complaints Environmental protection System Documentation Training Technical Data Remarks for HF emission and immunity Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 171 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 172: ...s available from Agfa service on request Changes or additions to the equipment must only be carried out by persons authorized to do so by Agfa Such changes must comply with best engineering practice and all applicable laws and regulations that have the force of law within the jurisdiction of the hospital 172 Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 173: ...evices in the hospital network using one of the following protocols DICOM IHE The NX workstation can be connected to a RIS system input scheduling a PACS system output image data management and to a hardcopy device output image Note The data connections between the components of the system are separate from the hospital network and should not be disconnected or modified Valory system with floor mo...

Страница 174: ...fic directives and standards Topics General Safety Electromagnetic Compatibility X Ray Safety X Ray Accuracy Environmental Compliance Biocompatibility Usability 174 Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 175: ...ide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the installation manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference...

Страница 176: ...the X ray radiation accuracy according EN IEC 60601 2 54 with a variation of max 0 05 5 Environmental Compliance European Council Directive 1907 2006 REACH European Council Directive 2011 65 EU RoHS 2 European Council Directive 2012 19 EU WEEE Biocompatibility EN ISO 10993 1 Usability IEC EN 62366 IEC EN 60601 1 6 176 Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 0426A EN 20220804 18...

Страница 177: ...e earth protection Protection against ingress of solid foreign ob jects and water IP10 This device is protected against solid objects with a size diameter of 50 mm or larger This device is not protected against droplets of water Cleaning See section on cleaning and disinfecting Disinfection See section on cleaning and disinfecting Flammable anes thetics This device is not suitable for use in the p...

Страница 178: ...o perform its function This system includes the following Applied Parts Topics Radiographic table Radiographic wall stand DR Detector Radiographic table Tabletop of the Radiographic table Patient hand grips optional Lateral detector holder optional Compression belt optional Radiographic wall stand Front panel of the radiographic wall stand Lateral arm rest optional Patient hand grips optional DR D...

Страница 179: ...evisions of the ISP Operating Environment Requirements will only be available in an electronic form on request via our website by using the user documentation request form http www agfahealthcare com global en library index jsp The information presented herein is sensitive and is company confidential Without written authority from Agfa further distribution outside the company is not allowed Perime...

Страница 180: ...ited An incident response plan detailing responsibilities and how to react and recover from incidents shall be in place Staff involved in the incident response plan shall be trained to respond appropriately and effectively A formal user provisioning and de provisioning process shall be implemented to enable the appropriate management of access rights to medical devices Users shall be assigned uniq...

Страница 181: ... during the use of this device or as a result of its use a serious incident has occurred please report it to the manufacturer and or its authorised representative and to your national authority Manufacturer address Agfa Service Support local support addresses and phone numbers are listed on www agfa com Agfa Septestraat 27 2640 Mortsel Belgium Agfa Fax 32 3 444 7094 Valory system with floor mounte...

Страница 182: ...he products and or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be treated as or mixed with general household waste For more detailed information about take back and recycling of this product please contact your local service organization and or dealer The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources CAUTION By ensuring this product is disp...

Страница 183: ...e on the Valory User Documentation flash drive DAP Datasheet X ray Tube Documentation Collimator Datasheet AEC Datasheet X ray Generator User Manual Grid Instruction for Use The documentation shall be kept with the system for easy reference The most extensive configuration is described within this manual including the maximum number of options and accessories Not every function option or accessory...

Страница 184: ...st make sure that training is received in accordance with local laws or regulations that have the force of law Your local Agfa or dealer representative can provide further information on training The user must note the following information in the system documentation Intended Use Intended User Safety Directions 184 Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 0426A EN 20220804 1858...

Страница 185: ...X Ray Tube Technical Data Bucky technical data Automatic Exposure Control AEC Technical Data Manual Collimator Technical Data Dose Area Product Meter IBA DAP Technical Data Portable DR detector technical data Fixed mounted DR detector technical data NX workstation technical data Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 185 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 186: ...een 15 and 90 relative humidity Atmospheric pressure between 70 and 106 kPa Environmental Conditions during normal operation Temperature ambient between 10 and 35 Celsius Humidity non condensing between 30 and 75 relative humidity Atmospheric pressure between 70 and 106 kPa Maximum altitude 3000 m For overall system environmental conditions the environmental conditions of the DR Detector should be...

Страница 187: ...line 400 VAC Y source 400V 3N PE Y 50 60 Hz 92 A 113 A 144 A 180 A Power line 400 480 VAC Delta source 400 480V 3 PE delta without N 50 60Hz The power setting is selected during installation and printed on the type label 79 A 97 A 124 A 154 A Power consumption Maximum power 62 kVA 76 kVA 96 kVA 120 kVA Average power nominal 20 kVA 24 kVA 35 kVA 44 kVA Standby power 10 min and de pending on input v...

Страница 188: ...p 640mA 125kVp 530mA 150kVp kV Range 40 150 kV mAs Range 0 5 600 mAs mA Range 10 500 mA 10 650 mA 10 800 mA ms Range 1 6300 ms Mechanical data Dimensions 550 mm x 630 mm x 970 mm WxDxH Weight 129 kg Duty cycle The Generator duty cycle is continuous but limits should be set during installation depending on the capacity of the X ray tube Split phase AC line with two hot phases e g 240 VAC available ...

Страница 189: ...t Longitudinal left and right 414 mm Transversal back and front 150 mm Bucky movement range 510 mm Distance between tabletop and detector 81 mm Tabletop attenuation equiva lent mm Aluminum 1 mm A tabletop with attenuation 0 7 mm is available as an option Weight of the radiographic table including tabletop TE 90A 215 kg TF 90A 197 kg Maximum load on the radio graphic table 320 kg in the center of t...

Страница 190: ...idth 650 mm Depth 432 mm Height of detector center 35 to 200 cm Distance between front panel and detec tor 41 mm Front panel attenuation equivalent mm Aluminum 0 7 Weight Radiographic wall stand 151 kg Maximum load from patient or accesso ries on the wallstand not to overload the brakes 20 kg 190 Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 191: ...0A Dimensions Width x height x depth 250 cm x 224 cm x 130 cm Movement range Longitudinal range 180 cm maximum Transversal range 225 cm maximum Vertical range 155 cm maximum Beta rotation 180 Alpha rotation tilting 180 Weight Floor mounted column with X ray tube head 310 kg Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 191 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 192: ...12º 150 kVp dual focal spots 0 6 and 1 2 mm 300 KHU LS 14 41 kW 50Hz 16 45 kW 60Hz HS 27 75 kW 180Hz 7 24x106 mAh 150kVp maximum load E7254FX X ray Tube 12º 150 kVp dual focal spots 0 6 and 1 2 mm 400 KHU LS 22 55 kW 50Hz 23 60 kW 60Hz HS 40 102 kW 180Hz 9 66x106 mAh 150kVp maximum load Exposure parameters Tube Voltage The tube voltage can be selected in steps of 1 kV in the range of 40 to 150 kV ...

Страница 193: ... 200 7 2 5 17 25 27 250 8 3 2 18 32 28 320 9 4 0 19 40 29 400 Tube current mA Step mA Step mA 0 10 10 100 1 1 3 11 125 2 16 12 160 3 20 13 200 4 25 14 250 5 32 15 320 6 40 16 400 7 50 17 500 8 63 18 650 only for generator with 50 kW power or higher 9 80 19 800 only for generator with 65 kW power or higher Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 193 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 194: ...aximum tube current mA at 100 kVp and 0 1 s HFe 401 40 kW HFe 501 50 kW HFe 601 65 kW HFe 801 80 kW E7884X LSS 400 mA LSS 500 mA E7252X LSS 400 mA HSS 400 mA LSS 450 mA HSS 500 mA HSS 650 mA E7254FX LSS 400 mA HSS 400 mA LSS 500 mA HSS 500 mA HSS 650 mA HSS 800 mA LSS Low Speed Start option HSS High Speed Start option All Values are valid for 3 phase generator power line and large focal spot Value...

Страница 195: ...l exposures are listed in Test Report for IEC 60601 1 3 Note The accuracy for exposure parameter settings complies to EN IEC 60601 2 54 with absolute maximum of 10 for kV and an absolute maximum of 20 for mA Related Links System Documentation on page 183 Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 195 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 196: ... gil Paengseong eup Pyeong taek si Gyeonggi do Korea 17998 Supported sizes 14x17 inch 43x35 cm 17x17 inch 43x43 cm in portrait and landscape orientation Maximum load on the bucky drawer 10 kg 196 Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 197: ...ion equivalent mm Aluminum 0 35mm 100kV no filtration Dimensions 45 cm x 45 cm x 0 8 cm WxLxH Table 36 VacuTec AEC ionization chamber Manufacturer VacuTec Messtechnik GmbH Dornblüthstrasse 13 D 01277 Dresden Germany Supported Type 70 145 Description 3 field ionization chamber with electronics Exposure dose range 1 to 100 uGy Exposure time range 1 ms to 10 s Attenuation equivalent mm Aluminum 0 75 ...

Страница 198: ...ation leakage 150 kVp 4 mA Inherent filtration 2 mm Aluminum equivalent Added filtration 0mm Al 2mm Al 1mm Al 0 1mm Cu 1mm Al 0 2mm Cu Maximum field Size at SID of 100 cm 48 cm x 48 cm Dimensions 27 1 cm x 22 2 cm x 16 7 cm WxDxH Weight 8 4 kg 198 Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 199: ... 0 cm Dimensions 17 9 cm x 16 6 cm x 1 7 cm WxDxH Weight approx 220 g Equivalent filtration of the ionization chamber at 70 kV 0 31 mm Al Correction factors for using the DAP meter on high altitude Environmental conditions Correction factor 75 kPa ca 2500 m 0 Celcius 1 26 75 kPa ca 2500 m 20 Celcius 1 35 70 kPa ca 3000 m 0 Celcius 1 35 70 kPa ca 3000 m 20 Celcius 1 45 Valory system with floor moun...

Страница 200: ...Portable DR detector technical data Refer to the DR Detector User Manual 200 Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 201: ...k connection Wireless connection IEEE 802 11n ac 2 4 GHz 5 GHz Environmental conditions during normal operation Room temperature between 0 C and 40 C Humidity non condensing between 5 and 90 RH non condensing Atmospheric pressure between 700 hPa and 1060 hPa Environmental conditions during storage and transport Temperature ambient between 15 C and 55 C Humidity non condensing between 5 and 90 non ...

Страница 202: ...072 x 3072 Effective pixel matrix 3048 x 3048 Detector type amorphous silicium Active area size 430 mm x 430 mm Effective area size 426 7 0 mm x 426 7 mm 202 Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 203: ...ctrical connection Operating voltage 90 263VAC Mains fuse protection 5 5A Mains frequency 47 63 Hz Power consumption Maximum power consumption 320W Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 203 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 204: ... only This device may cause radio interference or may disrupt the operation of nearby equipment It may be necessary to take mitigation measures such as re orienting or relocating the device or shielding the location WARNING The HF emission and immunity can be influenced by connected data cables depending on length and the manner of installation This device is intended for operation in the electrom...

Страница 205: ...al Fast transient electri cal disturbance varia bles bursts in accord ance with IEC 61000 4 4 2 kV mains 1 kV data lines The quality of the voltage supplied should correspond to a typical commercial or clinical environment Impulse voltages surges in accordance with IEC 61000 4 5 1 kV line line volt age 2 kV line ground voltage The quality of the voltage supplied should correspond to that of a typi...

Страница 206: ...00 4 3 3 V m 80 MHz to 2 7 GHz RF communication Refer to the section Im munity to RF wireless communication equip ment Disruptions are possi ble near devices that carry the following symbol The field strength of stationary transmitters such as base stations of radio telephones mobile broadcasts for rural areas amateur stations and AM and FM radio transmitters cannot be precisely predetermined theo...

Страница 207: ...accordance with RF emission Fre quency m 150 kHz to 80 MHz d 1 0 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 0 3 800 MHz to 2 7 GHz d 0 3 0 01 0 1 0 05 0 05 0 1 0 32 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 10 3 2 1 0 1 0 The distance can be determined through the equation for each respective column P is the rated power of the transmitter in watts W according to the manu facturer information on the transmitter only for transmitters where t...

Страница 208: ...3 28 704 787 LTE Band 13 17 0 3 9 800 960 GSM 800 900 TETRA 800 IDEN 820 COMA 850 LTE Band 5 0 3 28 1700 1990 GSM 1800 COMA 1900 GSM 1900 DECT LTE Band 1 3 4 25 UMTS 0 3 28 2400 2570 Bluetooth WLAN 802 11 b g n RFID 2450 LTE Band 7 0 3 28 5100 5800 WLAN 802 11 a n 0 3 9 208 Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

Страница 209: ...ing normally WARNING Portable RF communications equipment including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas should be used no closer than 30 cm 12 inches to any part of the system including cables specified by the manufacturer Otherwise degradation of the performance of this equipment could result WARNING The DR detectors might be interfered with by other equipment Valory system w...

Страница 210: ...m 20 m and 24 m Table to control box Type connector maxi mum length m Remark Foot pedal optional UL2464SB 6x AWG20 part of the switch Agfa service Main power cable VCTF Cable 1 5SQ 3C unschielded Table to gen erator Type connector maxi mum length m Remark AEC CAT5e CAT6 SFTP 20 m internal basic wiring Agfa service A611881 Control box to op erator room Type connector maximum length m Remark COM A 3...

Страница 211: ...vant parts could be inspected by the operator EMC relevant parts will be inspected from AFGA service engineer within the regular service interval until the end of lifetime The needed verifications are described in the service manual Valory system with floor mounted column Product Information 211 0426A EN 20220804 1858 ...

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