AGFA CR User manual

CR User Station
User manual

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Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the CR User Station ....................................................5
Components of the CR User Station................................................................6
Positioning of the CR User Station ..................................................................7
Possible configurations....................................................................................8
Dedicated configuration...............................................................................9
Interchangeable configuration....................................................................10
Configuration with Direct ID ....................................................................... 11
Safety precautions.........................................................................................12
General safety instructions.........................................................................12
Safety precautions for the monitor..............................................................13
Safety instructions for cleaning the CR User Station...................................13
Safety compliance.........................................................................................14
Equipment for the CR Operator Console.......................................................15
Switching ON the ID Tablet............................................................................17
ID Software....................................................................................................18
Inserting cassettes.........................................................................................19
Appendix A: Technical specifications............................................................21
Technical Specifications (for the CR User Station and included equipment).. 22
Technical Specifications (for the other equipment*).......................................24
Appendix B: Remarks for HF-emission and immunity..................................25
Remarks for HF-emission and immunity........................................................26

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Introducing the CR User Station
This chapter covers the following topics:
"Components of the CR User Station
"Positioning of the CR User Station
"Possible configurations
"Safety precautions
"Safety compliance
"Equipment for the CR Operator Console
"Switching ON the ID Tablet
"ID Software
"Inserting cassettes
Chapter
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Components of the CR User Station
The components of a CR User Station are:
•Console, including a power isolation transformer,
•Network Switch (*),
•UPS = Uninterruptible Power Supply (*),
•PC (*),
•Monitor arm with LCD flat screen monitor (*), mouse (*) and keyboard (*),
•Integrated ID Tablet,
•Top storage rack for up to 6 cassettes,
•Two side storage racks for up to 5 cassettes each.
•Foam tapes to be glued around the right side of the CR User Station if
connected to the CR 25.0 Digitizer in order to avoid shock transmission
!The figure below is an example. The actual outlook may vary as
technology progresses.
!(*) = not included with standard CR User Station.
(**) = if combined with a CR 25.0 Digitizer.
CR User Station: components
Monitor (*)
Keyboard (*)
ID Tablet
Mouse support Cassette storage
Cassette storage Inside:
- Isolation transforme
r
-PC(*)
- Network Switch (*)
-UPS(*)
Foam tapes (**)

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Positioning of the CR User Station
The CR User Station can be used in two different ways:
•As stand-alone:
•Combined with a Digitizer:
The CR User Station can be combined with the Digitizer CR 25.0 and the
ADC Solo).
When combined with a Digitizer, the CR User Station is always
positioned at the left side. It is not attached to the Digitizer, so it can be
removed easily for service purposes.
CR User Station: stand-alone
CR User Station: with Digitizer

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Possible configurations
The ID Station allows you to link the patient demographic data and study
data of an exposure to the corresponding image. The ID Station can be
used in three distinct configurations:
•Dedicated Configuration:
Configuration with a server. The CR User Station and the Digitizer are
dedicated to one Server.
•Interchangeable Configuration:
Configuration with client or server PC. The CR User Station can serve a
range of Digitizers.
•Configuration with Direct ID:
Configuration with a server PC that is dedicated to one Digitizer.

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Dedicated configuration
The dedicated configuration is an All-in-one solution. Together with a PC
that acts as a server and a Digitizer (e.g. CR 25.0) an optimal workflow can
be reached. The cassette is first identified with the included ID Tablet and is
inserted in the Digitizer afterwards.
The dedicated configuration reduces the time required for the identification
of the cassette, the scanning and the view of the images because all
actions can be performed in the same room.
Digitizer
CR User Station with ID Tablet
Dedicated Configuration

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Interchangeable configuration
In an interchangeable configuration one or more CR User Stations can
serve a range of Digitizers.
In this configuration, a cassette can be identified with any of the
CR User Stations and can be scanned by using any of the Digitizers. The
patient demographic data and study data are entered via the
CR User Station and stored in the memory chip of the cassette. As a result
the identification data are linked to the cassette, and any Digitizer can be
used to scan the cassette.
This configuration allows the flexible use of several Digitizers and
CR User Stations, depending on the workload.
The transmission of the identification data to the cassette chip takes place
when you insert the cassette into the transmission slot of the
CR User Station’s ID Tablet. When the cassette is read in the Digitizer, the
ADC Quality System links the demographic data to the image. The study
data are used to set the image processing parameters.
Digitizer(s)
Interchangeable Configuration
CR User Station(s)
with ID Tablet

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Configuration with Direct ID
In this configuration the cassettes can be identified without using an
ID Tablet. The Digitizer is dedicated to one ID Station and the ID data is
transmitted via the network.
This configuration reduces identification time and scanning of the cassette
because both actions can be performed simultaneously.
!In this configuration you can still use the Digitizer to scan cassettes which
have been identified via the ID Tablet on a CR User Station or an
ID station.
Digitizer
ID Station without ID Tablet
Configuration with Direct ID

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Safety precautions
General safety instructions
•The CR User Station complies with the EN 60950 standard for Information
Technology. This means that, although it is absolutely safe, patients may
not come in direct contact with the equipment. Therefore the operator
console must be placed outside a radius of 1.5 m around the patient.
•Perform no other operations on the CR User Station than those described
in this document.
•Pay attention when working near the pedestal: the foot projects slightly and
could be tripped on. When rolling the pedestal away from its position, take
care not to pull or put any strain on power or network leads.
•When moving the CR User Station, take care that it remains stable at all
times. In particular, the following considerations should be kept in mind:
•the nature of the floor and any floor-coverings, carpets, etc.;
•any obstructions such as cables;
•any slopes to be negotiated.
•To avoid collisions and instability the monitor must be turned over the
ID Tablet when moving over longer distances, as shown below:

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•Make sure that the two safety caps are mounted on top of the right side
rollers in case of a stand-alone CR User Station (this means that the
CR User Station is not connected to a CR 25.0 Digitizer), as shown below:
Safety precautions for the monitor
•The monitor must be fixed on the monitor arm with screws.
•If the monitor arm is re-positioned in a different height the lock must be
closed.
Safety instructions for cleaning the
CR User Station
•Pull the power plug out of the CR User Station prior to cleaning the
equipment and switch off the UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) if
installed.

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Safety compliance
The CR User Station complies with:
•the general safety regulations EN 60950, EN 60601-1-2, and UL 60950,
•CSA C22.2 No. 60950,
•the radio interference regulations EN 55022:1997, Class B and FCC 47,
Part 15, Subchapter B, Class A.
The safety compliance is only guaranteed by using equipment supplied by
Agfa (refer to ‘Technical specifications’ on page 21). Using other equipment
will void the safety compliance.
In combination with a CR 25.0 Digitizer the isolating transformator assures
that the Digitizer still complies with EN 60601-1-1 medical, electrical
systems.
The ID Tablet complies with the following safety standards:
•UL 60950, Third Edition,
•CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 60950, Third Edition (cUL),
•EN 60950,
•TÜV in progress.
The equipment bears the CE mark and fully complies with the CE Directive
89/336/EEC and with the federal code of the United States, bearing on:
•Emission and immunity according to EN 60601-1-2, for emissions the
equipment complies with EN 55011 class A (CISPR 11).
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
•Emissions according to 47 CFR part 15 subpart B, Class A.
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 is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
•Radio-parameters according to ETS 300330.

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Equipment for the CR Operator
Console
The CR User Station offers enough space in the two levels to insert a PC
(Server or Client), a Switch 10/100 Mbit with 8 or 16 plugs, an UPS for the
PC, and the transformer:
General instructions
The CR User Station and the equipment will be installed and configured by
an Agfa service technician.
If you use non-AGFA equipment, make sure that the dimensions and
technical specifications are compatible with the CR User Station.
All equipment of the CR User Station must be connected to the transformer
(via UPS if available).
!* = not included, must be ordered separately.
Front side Back side
PC * (Server or Client)
Fuses
ID Tablet
Monitor arm
height
adjustment
UPS*

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The Agfa service technician can remove the back grid when inserting new
equipment or connecting the cables.
The Agfa service technician can adjust the height of the monitor arm
(monitor height at center 1340 mm - 1490 mm).
PC (server or client)
On the PC, the ID Software for the ID Tablet will be installed for the
identification of the cassettes (refer to ‘ID Software’ on page 18). It can also
be used for the QS Software that is necessary for the image processing.
Network Switch
Network Switch for several network connections, e.g. the Digitizer to the
PC, printers, etc.
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
The UPS for the PC is an "Uninterruptible Power Supply" that protects the
PC when the main power supply has crashed, and avoids the loss of
images. UPS configuration requires special software. This software will be
installed and configured by an Agfa service technician.

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Switching ON the ID Tablet
The ID Tablet can be switched on by pushing the green Power ON button at
the end of the slot of the ID Tablet. This also functions as the Reset button
for the ID Tablet.
Switch ON & Reset button

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ID Software
The ID Software is used to insert the patient demographics and the
examination data in a study orientated manner. Afterwards this data is
written into the memory chip of the cassette.
Refer to the ADC QS-ID Viewer Software Online Help manual.

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Inserting cassettes
The cassettes will be inserted in the ID Tablet in a different way than they
are dropped into the Digitizer. The black tube side is pointed to the left. The
label is at the right-hand side, farthest from you and pointed downwards:
35x43 35x35
24x30
10x12” 18x24
8x10”
Locking mechanism

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Before inserting the identified cassettes in the Digitizer, they must be turned
90° so that the locking mechanism is at the bottom. The black tube side is
still pointed to the left:
Some cassettes will be inserted in the ID Tablet in the same manner as they
are dropped into the Digitizer:
35x43 35x35
24x30
10x12” 18x24
8x10”
Locking mechanism
24x30
mammo 18x24
mammo 15x30
Locking mechanism