3D Systems VIDAR AdvantagePRO Series User manual

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Terms denoted by the trademark symbol (or ®) used in this publication are trademarks or service
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NOTE
The digitizers do not include application specific software (Picture Archiving and Communications [PAC] system,
Teleradiology, Oncology Systems, or Computer Aided Detection [CAD] software). The manufacturer of the application
software will determine specific indications for use. These third-party software packages or complete systems are
approved separately from a regulatory perspective.
The digitizers are marketed as a component to application software development companies, who will incorporate the
digitizer into their respective PACS or Teleradiology, CAD system(s). The software developer is ultimately responsible
for detailing the Contraindications for the PACS System (or Teleradiology software package) or Oncology Systems as
a whole, including the digitizer.
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Caution: No operator-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Achtung: Gehäuse nicht öffnen. Wartung uno reparatur nur durch eletrofachkräfte.
Attention: Aucune piece ne peut etre remplacee par l’utilisateur. Toute operation de
maintenance doit etre effectuee par une personne qualiee.
Atencion: Acceso interno solo autorizado a personal tecnico cualificado.
Attenzione: Non appire. Rivolgersi a personale qualificado.
Radio Frequency Emissions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
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 instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area can cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his or her own expense.
Product compliance testing was conducted using VIDAR shielded cables. Modifications
to the digitizer or the VIDAR shielded cables or the use of cables other than those
available from VIDAR could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Storage/Shipping conditions
Temperature: –18° to +60°C (0° to +140°F)
Relative humidity: 20% to 85%, non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure: 500 to 1060hPa (+18,000 to –1,200ft)
Operating conditions
Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Relative humidity: 20% to 85%, non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure: 696 to 1013hPa (10,000 to 0 ft)
Electrical supply
Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC
Current: 0.75 to 1.5 A
Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz

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Safety and compliance information
MEDICAL –GENERAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AS TO ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE
AND MECHANICAL HAZARDS ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH: CAN/CSA C22.2
No.601.1-M90, IEC 60601-1, UL 60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1(2005, 3RD Ed.),
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60601-1(2008). IEC 60601-1:2005(3RD Ed.). 5RA9
Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be certified
according to the respective IEC standards (i.e. IEC 60950 for data processing equipment
and IEC 60601-1 for medical equipment). Furthermore all configurations shall comply
with the system standard IEC 60601-1-1 or IEC 60601-1 3rd edition.
Everybody who connects additional equipment to the signal input part or signal output
part configures a medical system, and is therefore responsible that the system complies
with the requirements of IEC 60606-1-1 or IEC 60601-1 3rd edition. If in doubt, consult
the technical services department or your local representative.
This product is rated for continuous use.
This product is in the Ordinary Equipment Class. It provides no protection against the ingress of water.
This product is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixtures with air or with oxygen or
with nitrous oxide.
Class I Medical Device; No Applied Parts. This product provides Class I medical device protection against
electrical shock.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains with
protective earth.
Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equipment is connected to an equivalent receptacle marked
“HOSPITAL ONLY” or “HOSPITAL GRADE”.
WARNING: Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.
Do not position the product so that it is difficult to disconnect the product from the Mains Power Supply.
Mains power may be removed from the product by disconnecting the power cord at the rear of the product
or unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet.
Power cords used with this device in North America must be rated by Underwriters Laboratories for hospital use.
Power cords used with this device in Europe must meet the requirements of IEC 227 Designation 53 or IEC 245
Designation 53.
Correct and safe operation of the digitizer requires familiarity with information
that is not marked on the product. The following symbols indicate that the
operator should consult the manual for additional information:
This Class 1 LED device is safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of
operation.
The LED illumination system consists of 16 Class 1 LEDs, a mirror system to
spread the light, and a diffuser to distribute the light approximately uniformly
across an area of 2.4 sq in (15.5 sq cm). Light from the LED illuminator may be
indirectly observed in the digitizer’s film entry and exit areas.
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Contents
Intended Use.............................................................................................................................6
Operating the DiagnosticPRO
®
Advantage and DosimetryPRO
®
Advantage (Red) .......................7
About Digitizers and Film Sizes...........................................................................................7
DiagnosticPRO® Advantage specifications...................................................................7
DosimetryPRO® Advantage specifications...................................................................8
About Films..........................................................................................................................9
Basic Operating Instructions..............................................................................................10
Digitizing a Single Film......................................................................................................11
Digitizing Multiple Films.....................................................................................................13
Operating the CAD PRO
®
Advantage .......................................................................................15
Standard CADPRO Feeder Film Sizes and Scanning Specifications...............................15
CADPRO Smartfeeder XL Film Sizes and Scanning Specifications.................................16
About Films........................................................................................................................17
Operating Instructions .......................................................................................................18
Preventive Maintenance.........................................................................................................21
Cleaning the Auto-Feed Roller..........................................................................................21
Cleaning the Auto-Feed Roller and Suction Cups ............................................................22
Cleaning the Diffuser.........................................................................................................24
Replacing the Lamp Cartridge...........................................................................................28
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................29
Reading the LEDs .............................................................................................................29
Top LED: feeder status..............................................................................................30
Center LED: Digitizer Status......................................................................................30
Bottom LED: Power Status........................................................................................31
In Case of Difficulty............................................................................................................31
Weights and Dimensions.......................................................................................................34
Shipping weight and dimensions ................................................................................34
Digitizer weight and dimensions: DiagnosticPRO® Advantage and DosimetryPRO®
Advantage...................................................................................................................34
Digitizer weight and dimensions: CAD PRO®Advantage...........................................34
Packing the Film Digitizer for Shipment..............................................................................35
1. Turn Off the Digitizer .....................................................................................................35
2. Disconnect the Power Cord and USB Cable.................................................................35
3. Remove the Exit Tray from the Digitizer Base ..............................................................36
4. Remove the Feeder from the Digitizer Base.................................................................37
5. Remove the Digitizer Base from the Stand...................................................................38
6. Prepare the Feeder .......................................................................................................39
7. Wrap Certain Items........................................................................................................40
8. Pack the Accessory Box................................................................................................41
9. Pack the Shipping Carton..............................................................................................44
Appendix: Electromagnetic Guidance.................................................................................45
Appendix: Symbols...............................................................................................................49

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Intended Use
VIDAR’s x-ray film digitizers are intended for making digital copies of medical x-ray films.
Note:
The DiagnosticPRO Advantage with ClinicalExpress or other DICOM standard software meet or
exceed ACR and DICOM standards for use of secondary capture images for consultation, review
and final interpretation. Images captured as DICOM MG are to be used as reference or
comparison only, and not for primary diagnosis.
Mammography images captured as DICOM MG are to be used as reference or comparison only,
and not for primary diagnosis.

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Operating
the DiagnosticPRO
®
Advantage and DosimetryPRO
®
Advantage (Red)
About Digitizers and Film Sizes
This section describes important differences between the DiagnosticPRO® Advantage and
DosimetryPRO® Advantage.
DiagnosticPRO® Advantage specifications
Nominal
resolution Pixels (14"x17" film) Spot size (µm) DPI Line pairs per mm
1k x 1.25k 1008 x 1124 340 75 1
2k x 2.5k* 2002 x 2431 170 150 3
4k x 5k 3990 x 4845 85 300 6
Mammography film: 18cm x 24cm
4k x 5k 4104 x 5472 44 570 11
*ACR Standard for Teleradiology Guidelines [Revision 35 (1998)] recommends 2.5 lines pairs/mm minimum
Scan modes 32-bit mapped to 12-bit and 8-bit grayscale outputs
Film sizes Manual Feed:
Width: 6" to 14" (15.24cm to 35.56cm)
Length**: 7" to 51"† (17.78cm to 129.54cm)
Thickness: 0.005" to 0.009" (0.127mm to 0.228mm)
†Films longer than 17” require user support during feeding, and a scanning application that handles long
films
**A max. length of 51” can be accommodated in single film mode only with a maximum resolution of 300
DPI
Auto film feeder Standard 25-film capacity (mixed sizes, no presorting)
“Light box” loading: head-up, normal reading, left justified
Width: 7" to 14" (17.78cm x 35.56cm)
Length 7" to 17" (17.78cm x 43.18cm)
Thickness: 0.005" to 0.009" (0.127mm to 0.228mm)

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DosimetryPRO® Advantage specifications
Nominal
resolution Pixels (14"x17" film) Spot size (µm) DPI Line pairs per mm
1k x 1.25k 997 x 1211 356 71.25 1.4
2k x 2.5k* 1995 x 2422 178 142.5 2.8
4k x 5k 3990 x 4845 89 285 5.6
*ACR Standard for Teleradiology [Revision 35 (1998)] recommends 2.5 lines pairs/mm minimum
Scan modes 32-bit mapped to 12-bit and 8-bit grayscale outputs
Film sizes Manual Feed:
Width: 6" to 14" (15.24cm to 35.56cm)
Length: 7" to 51"† (17.78cm to 129.54cm)
Thickness: 0.005" to 0.009" (0.127mm to 0.228mm)
†Films longer than 17” require user support during feeding, and a scanning application that handles long
films
Auto film feeder Standard 25-film capacity (mixed sizes, no presorting)
“Light box” loading: head-up, normal reading, left justified
Width: 7" to 14" (17.78cm x 35.56cm)
Length 7" to 17" (17.78cm x 43.18cm)
Thickness: 0.005" to 0.009" (0.127mm to 0.228mm)
Note: ISP 14" x 17" is cut true to size and is therefore slightly
larger than standard 14" x 17" film (which is actually measured
in metric and therefore slightly smaller). This results in a very
tight fit between the digitizer’s film guides. In most cases, the
films can be manually loaded and may need to be assisted
through the device. In the worst case, the film may need to be
slightly trimmed before feeding. Films will not be properly fed
using the automated film feeder.

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About Films
The film digitizer handles standard radiograph films up to 14" x 17" (35.56cm x
43.18cm).
You can feed multiple films (up to 25), and you can mix film sizes ranging from 8" x 10"
(20.32cm x 25.4cm) to 14" x 17" (35.56cm x 43.18cm) in one stack—as long as you
follow the rules below.
IMPORTANT: Remove stickers, tape, staples, paper clips, etc.
from films before scanning. These may cause serious film
feeding problems and may damage the digitizer’s internal
mechanisms. Failure to remove extraneous items from
films will void your warranty.
Load films just as you would view them on a light box, with these qualifications:
Films less than 8" wide will not be detected by the digitizer’s film sensor, and
therefore will not be staged or digitized.
CAUTION: Paper, paper films and films smaller than 8" x 8"
can fall into the internal optics box and cause damage not
covered by your warranty.
Do not load films more than 17" (43.18cm) long in the auto feeder. (See “Digitizing
a single film,” later in this chapter, when loading films longer than 17".)

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Basic Operating Instructions
1. Turn on the film digitizer and wait for all three LEDs to turn green.
Note: Always turn on the film digitizer before turning on the
computer. This enables the computer to recognize the digitizer.
Note: Several minutes are required for the digitizer to carry out
its internal diagnostics and establish communications with the
scanning application. These activities must be completed
before you can load film into the digitizer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. Launch the scanning application.
IMPORTANT: Remove stickers, tape, staples, paper clips, etc.
from films before scanning. These may cause serious film
feeding problems. Failure to remove extraneous items from
films will void your warranty.
4. If you will be digitizing films 17"
(43.18cm) or longer, raise the film support
bar.
5. Load the film.
How you load the film depends on whether you are digitizing one film or multiple
films. See the next pages for details.
CAUTION: X-ray images displayed on a computer monitor are
representative only. A variety of factors influence image density
and size—including monitor luminance and calibration, window
and level settings, zoom level, and dimensional and grayscale
inaccuracies resulting from build-up of tolerances in the
digitizer, display board and computer. For this reason, special
precautions must be exercised (e.g. calibrating the software
ruler and computer monitor) when taking measurements from
digitized images. Please refer to the user’s manual for your
digitizing software for more information.