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Logos Imaging EPIX Scanner  
User Manual

 

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7.3. TROUBLESHOOTING 

TROUBLE 

PROBABLE CAUSE 

CORRECTIVE ACTION 

No power  
No green light 

Scanner not plugged in 

Check power cord at outlet and at the 
connection on the back of the scanner. 
Turn on the scanner and then turn on the 
computer and monitor. 

 

Blown fuse 

See Section 7.2 

 

Main power switch or power 
supply is bad 

Call your service representative. 

 

Outlet does not have power 

Ensure that the outlet is grounded and 
has power. 

Red, Green and/or Yellow 
LED(s) do not work; 
system operates normally 

Defective LED 

Call your service representative 

The Scanner does not 
initialize when the software 
is opened 

The scanner has not been 
turned on  

If the green power indicator light is off, 
switch on the EPIX SCANNER per 
Section 5.5. 

 

The lid on the carousel well is 
open 

Close the lid. 

 

The USB cable between the 
scanner and computer is loose 
or defective. 

Reconnect the cable. Check for tightness. 
Swap with a known good cable if 
possible. 

 

The computer does not 
recognize that the scanner is 
connected or the scanner has 
not been added to the Device 
Manager 

Turn off the scanner and re-install the 
EPIX SCANNER systems software 
driver (see section 4.3). 
Turn the unit on. 

 

There is a hardware problem 
with the EPIX SCANNER. 

Contact your service representative 

After scanning, no image 
appears on the monitor 

There are no imaging plates on 
the carousel. 

Ensure that the exposed imaging plate is 
properly mounted for scanning 

 

The imaging plate is mounted 
backwards on the carousel. 

The imaging plates are to be mounted 
with the white or blue surface visible. 
Turn incorrectly mounted plates around 
and rescan 

 

The imaging plate was erased 
prior to scanning. 

Ensure that imaging plates are mounted 
under low light conditions as outlined in 
Section 4.1. 

 

Hardware failure. 

Call your service representative. 

 

X-ray source failed. 

Call your service representative. 

 

Содержание Digital Imaging System EPIX

Страница 1: ...DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM U S Patent Number 5 635 728 User Manual And Installation Guide LOGOS IMAGING EPIXScanner USB LOGOS IMAGING...

Страница 2: ...is a revolutionary new product designed to replace traditional x ray film and film processors TECHNICAL SUPPORT For technical support call you Logos Imaging dealer or Logos Imaging directly SUPPLIES...

Страница 3: ...S 13 Section 5 System Operating Instructions 14 5 1 PREPARING YOUR CURRENT X RAY EQUIPMENT 14 5 2 ERASE THE IMAGING PLATE 14 5 3 TAKING AN X RAY 15 5 4 SCANNING THE IMAGING PLATE 16 5 5 TURNING OFF TH...

Страница 4: ...iographic analysis providing interactive CRT retrieval viewing and processing of stored computed radiographic images The system includes reusable photostimulatable phosphor imaging plates a laser diod...

Страница 5: ...en 100 240 volts AC Imaging plates are toxic The blue colored substance in the imaging plate is toxic Ifpart all of an imaging plate is swallowed contact a physician immediately The physician must rem...

Страница 6: ...sunlight or direct indoor lighting will erase the informationstored on the imaging plate Do not place scanner on or next to a radiator or water source Excessive heat or small amounts of water may dama...

Страница 7: ...Hz Millions of hertz LED light emitting diode mm millimeter cm centimeter kVp peak voltage in thousands of volts IP imaging plates CD ROM compact disc read only CCD charge coupled device TIFF tagged i...

Страница 8: ...8x10 in screen holders 2 8x17 in screen holders 3 8x10 light shields 3 8x17 light shields 1 Logos Imaging software package 1 User manual this manual 1 Software user manual 1 USB cable 6ft 1 Power Cord...

Страница 9: ...canner will not operate with the lid open LED indicator lights with graphic symbols The lights show the current status of the system Green Ready to scan Yellow Scanning Red Error Figure 3 2 Scanner RE...

Страница 10: ...in and 8 x 10 in IMAGING PLATES 8 x 17 in 8 x 10 Plastic mounting strips used to hold imaging plate onto the carousel Active imaging area white color Figure 3 5 CAROUSELS 8 x 10 8 x 17 Top of the caro...

Страница 11: ...er supply auto senses the input voltage Power 100 watts maximum Power Cord Standard line cord provided 3 6 COMPLIANCE TO STANDARDS The EPIX SCANNER Digital Imaging System conforms to the following sta...

Страница 12: ...t countertop large enough to hold the scanner plus provide a working area We suggest a minimum of 18 x 36 in 46 x 92 cm The computer does not need to be on the countertop but must be within the length...

Страница 13: ...relocate your office Inventory the contents of the box and ensure that you have all of the following components If any items are damaged or missing contact your dealer immediately Fig 4 1 Scanner 1 ea...

Страница 14: ...tep 2 Set up the computer and monitor per the manufacturer s recommendations Use an ergonomic setup to minimize repetitive motion injuries Step 3 Turn the power on to the monitor and computer Step 4 C...

Страница 15: ...image information To completely erase the imaging plate expose the front surface blue or white in color to direct intense light for at least 2 minutes An effective way to erase the imaging plate is to...

Страница 16: ...d expose in the usual manner Fig 5 4 In a semi darkened room see Section 4 1 open the screen holder With the white surface pointed away from the carousel insert one side of the imaging plate under the...

Страница 17: ...enough quality erase the imaging plate and start again 5 5 TURNING OFF THE EPIX SYSTEM The EPIX SCANNER Digital Imaging System is designed to be left on continuously The laser is only operational whil...

Страница 18: ...Manual 17 SECTION 6 SOFTWARE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Logos Imaging software can capture digital x ray images from the EPIX systems Please refer to the Logos Imaging software user s manual or online hel...

Страница 19: ...is could cause damage to the electronics inside Allow to air dry before plugging in or turning back on Cleaning Imaging Plates Imaging plates should be handled carefully For the best images take care...

Страница 20: ...e cover on the back of the scanner Pry the top of the connector open Fig 7 4 Remove the fuse holder Change both fuses Ensure that new fuses meet the following specifications 250 V 2 amp Time Lag High...

Страница 21: ...n the scanner and computer is loose or defective Reconnect the cable Check for tightness Swap with a known good cable if possible The computer does not recognize that the scanner is connected or the s...

Страница 22: ...ve exposed imaging plates in well lit areas Even in the protective envelope some light penetrates and can partially erase the imaging plates Transfer imaging plates from their protective sleeve to the...

Страница 23: ...Material Items Recycle Comments Plastic Carousel Latches No Dispose of with other non recyclable plastic items Aluminum Housing Optic Module Yes Remove all non aluminum parts before recycling Carousel...

Страница 24: ...t and allow the scanner to come back to room temperature Then follow the guidelines outlined in Section 5 8 2 SHIPMENT The EPIX Digital Imaging System is designed to be shipped in its original shippin...

Страница 25: ...er DHHS Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Ch I Subch J EN60825 Class 1 Laser Device Storage and Shipping Conditions 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F EPIX Imaging Plates Dimensions 8 x 10 in 20 3 cm x 25 4...

Страница 26: ...e with the Logos Imaging written instructions furnished with the unit Please fill out the warranty registration card appendix D and mail to Logos Imaging as instructed EPIX Imaging Plates The EPIX Ima...

Страница 27: ...rtional to the amount of x ray energy the crystal was exposed to The EPIX SCANNER further excites the phosphor crystals to an unstable state by exposing them to a red laser The phosphor crystals then...

Страница 28: ...btain excellent image quality Recommendations on Lighting Conditions for Loading Carousels Fluorescent Lights If loading can be accomplished in less than 60 seconds the fluorescent lighting in the are...

Страница 29: ...Completely erase an imaging plate by subjecting it to direct intense light for about 20 minutes 2 Scan the imaging plate No image should appear on the monitor If an image does appear repeat step 1 wit...

Страница 30: ...d have a minimum of 600 dpi resolution and pseudo randomic dithering Using the standard Windows drivers allows the use of the same printer for all other Windows applications word processing etc The Ep...

Страница 31: ...e continuous improvements to imaging software and you may be interested in some of the upgrades Registering your system with Logos Imaging ensures that you will be promptly notified of any new offerin...

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