AGFA DR 100e User manual

Getting started with DR 100e - Performing an exposure
0366A EN 20170421
1 Starting the NX workstation and the DR
Detector
Switch on the all-in-one PC by pressing and holding the power
button for 2 seconds.
Power on the DR Detector.
2 Retrieving patient info
Note: If you use a wired network the network cable
must be plugged in to be able to query the RIS or to
send images.
On the RIS, schedule the examinations.
In NX, query the RIS.
Define the patient info for the examination.
Start the exam.
3 Moving the unit
CAUTION:
Do not use the unit on floors with an Inclination
higher than 5 degrees. Do not drive the unit on ramps
with an inclination higher than 10 degrees.
CAUTION:
The equipment must be moved only after bring it to
transport position
Make sure the device is
switched off.
Power off button
Move the rotating column in
central position.
Lower the arm (A) to locked
position.
Put the X-ray tube (A) in
vertical position on both rotation
axes (B and C).
Turn the X-ray tube rotation handle (F) clockwise. The device is
now in transport position.
Release the brake.
On a system with rotating column, release the brake by pulling the
lever on the handlebar.
On a system with fixed column, release the brake pedal.
Move the unit holding the handlebar.
To overcome obstacles or small
drops, press with the foot on the
pedal for the tilting and, at the
same time, pull the handlebar.
4 Starting the device
Unroll the mains cable from the cable reel and extend it
completely.
Plug the cable into a mains power socket.
Press the power button.
5 Positioning
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
should be routed away from moving equipment.
Pull and rotate the knob (A)
with the arrow towards the green
dot to unlock the arm.
Lift the arm.
Position the X-ray tube
relative to the region of interest
by moving the device or rotating the column.
Point the X-ray tube towards the region of interest.
The X-ray tube can be tilted in
all directions.
The collimator can be rotated on
its vertical axis.

Getting started with DR 100e - Performing an exposure
0366A EN 20170421
6 Selecting the exposure
In NX, select the thumbnail for the exposure in the Image Overview
pane of the Examination window.
The DR Detector is activated. The DR Detector Switch shows which
DR Detector is active and shows its status.
The default X-ray exposure parameters for the selected exposure are
sent to the modality and displayed on the X-ray generator control
panel. The control panel can be used to set different exposure
parameters.
7 Preparing the exposure
Check the position of the X-ray unit and the patient.
WARNING:
Liquids ingressing the DR Detector may cause
malfunction and contamination.
If there is a chance that the detector comes in contact
with liquids (bodily fluids, disinfectants,...), the DR
Detector must be wrapped in a protective plastic bag
while performing the examination.
Switch on the light localizer on the collimator.
If required, adapt collimation.
8 Checking the exposure settings
On the NX application:
Check if the DR Detector Switch displays the name of the DR
Detector that is being used.
If a wrong DR Detector is displayed, select the right DR Detector
by clicking the drop down arrow on the DR Detector Switch.
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.
On the X-ray generator control panel:
Check if the exposure settings displayed on the console are
suitable for the exposure. If other exposure values are required than
those defined in the NX exam, use the control panel to overwrite
the default defined exposure settings.
On the control panel:
Check if the led beacon light lights up green. This indicates that
the wireless DR Detector and the X-ray generator are ready for
making an exposure.
9 Executing the exposure
Activate the preferred exposure control mode.
Switch between remote control exposure button or wired
exposure button. The indicator lights up when the remote
control is enabled.
WARNING:
Excessive user or operator radiation exposure. Always
keep a distance of at least 2 meters from the focal
spot and X-ray beam, protect body and do not expose
hands, arms or other parts of the body to the primary
beam.
Execute the exposure.
WARNING:
The radiation indicator on the control console
lights up during exposure release. The led beacon
light lights up yellow.
CAUTION:
Do not select another thumbnail until the preview
image is visible in the active thumbnail. The acquired
image may be linked to the wrong exposure.
In NX:
The image is acquired from the DR Detector and displayed in the
thumbnail.
If collimation is applied, the image is automatically cropped at
the collimation borders.
The actual X-ray exposure parameters are shown in the Image
Detail pane
10 Perform quality control
Note: If you use a wired network, NX can only send
images if the network cable is plugged in.
In NX:
Select the image on which quality control is to be performed.
Prepare the image for diagnosis by using e.g. L/R markers or
annotations.
If the image is OK, send the image to a hardcopy printer and/or
PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System).
11 Stopping the device
Bring the device to transport position.
Press the power off button.
Unplug the power supply cable.
Wind the mains cable on the cable reel.
Move the device to a suitable place for parking.
Switch off the DR Detector and charge the battery.
In NX:
Go to the Windows Start menu and select Shut down.