AGFA DX-D User manual

DX-D Software Console
User Manual
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Contents
Legal Notice ..........................................................................3
Introduction to this Manual ................................................... 4
Scope of this Manual ..................................................5
Warnings, Cautions, Instructions and Notes ...............6
Disclaimer ................................................................. 7
Introduction to the DX-D Software Console ............................8
Intended Use ............................................................. 9
Operation Controls .................................................. 10
Device Status Frame .....................................12
Error Status Frame .......................................13
DAP Display Frame .......................................14
Generator Controls ...................................... 15
System Documentation ............................................ 16
Messages ..................................................................17
Getting started .....................................................................18
Starting the Software Console ..................................19
Stopping the Software Console ................................ 20
Operating the DX-D Software Console ..................................21
Device Status Frame ................................................ 22
Modality Position Drop-down List ................ 23
Filter Status ................................................. 25
Grid Status .................................................. 26
Position Status ............................................. 27
Ready For Exposure ..................................... 28
Preparation ..................................................29
X-Ray On ..................................................... 30
Heat Units ....................................................31
Generator Controls Window .................................... 32
Radiographic Parameters .............................33
Focal Spot Indicator .....................................35
X-Ray Tube Load .......................................... 36
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) .............. 37
Radiographic Working Modes ..................................40
One Point Mode (1P) ................................... 41
Two Point Mode (2P) ................................... 42
Three Point Mode (3P) ................................ 43
X-Ray Modality Controls Window ........................................ 44
Positioning Parameters ............................................ 45
Collimator Parameters ............................................. 47
Problem solving ...................................................................48
Radiographic Parameter Limits ................................49
Self-diagnosis Indicators .......................................... 51
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Legal Notice
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Manufactured by SEDECAL for Agfa NV
SEDECAL S.A. Polígono Ind. Rio de Janeiro 9 - 13 28110 Algete - Madrid Spain
For more information on Agfa products, please visit www.agfa.com.
Agfa and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Belgium or
its affiliates. DX-D is a trademark of Agfa NV, Belgium or one of its affiliates.
All other trademarks are held by their respective owners and are used in an
editorial fashion with no intention of infringement.
Agfa NV makes no warranties or representation, expressed or implied, with
respect to the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of the information
contained in this document and specifically disclaims warranties of suitability
for any particular purpose. Products and 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 process disclosed in
this document. Agfa NV reserves the right to make changes to this document
without prior notice. The original version of this document is in English.
Copyright 2018 Agfa NV
All rights reserved.
Published by Agfa NV
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No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, adapted or transmitted
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Introduction to this Manual
Topics:
•Scope of this Manual
•Warnings, Cautions, Instructions and Notes
•Disclaimer
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Scope of this Manual
This manual contains the information for safe and effective use of the DX-D
software console.
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Warnings, Cautions, Instructions and Notes
The following samples show how warnings, cautions, instructions and notes
appear in this document. The text explains their intended use.
Warning: Warnings are directions which, if they are not
followed, can cause fatal or serious injuries to a user,
engineer, patient or any other person or can lead to a
mistreatment.
Caution: Cautions are directions which, if they are not followed,
can cause damage to the equipment described in this manual or
any other equipment or goods and can cause environmental
pollution.
Instruction: This sign is typically used in combination with the
warning sign when providing a specific instruction. If it is followed
exactly, it should avoid the subject of the warning.
Note: Notes provide advice and highlight unusual points. A note is
not intended as an instruction.
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Disclaimer
Agfa assumes no liability for use of this document if any unauthorized
changes to the content or format have been made.
Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this
document. However, Agfa assumes no responsibility or liability for errors,
inaccuracies or omissions that may appear 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 to sale
by or on the order of a physician.
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Introduction to the DX-D Software
Console
Topics:
•Intended Use
•Operation Controls
•System Documentation
•Messages
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Intended Use
The DX-D software console is used to control the X-ray exposure settings and
position of the X-ray unit.
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Operation Controls
Figure 1: Operation controls
1. DAP display frame
2. Device status frame
3. Error status frame
4. Positioning parameters
5. Collimator parameters
6. Window navigation buttons
7. Radiographic parameters
8. Focal spot indicator
9. AEC buttons
10. X-ray tube load
The graphical user interface consists of several panes and toolbars.
Note: The contents of the graphical user interface depends on the
configuration of the X-ray system. The screenshots in this chapter
are examples.
Topics:
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•Device Status Frame
•Error Status Frame
•DAP Display Frame
•Generator Controls
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Device Status Frame
Figure 2: Device status frame
1. Drop-down list to select modality position and detector type.
2. Filter status
3. Grid status
4. Exposure ready
5. Preparation
6. X-ray on
Related Links
Device Status Frame on page 22
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Error Status Frame
1. Button to confirm errors
The Error Status frame displays warnings, error numbers and error
descriptions. If the error has been resolved, the “CONT.” button becomes
active. Click the active button to reset the error condition.
A click on the text in the Error Status frame produces a pop-up message that
includes the whole text.
Figure 3: Error status frame and pop-up message
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DAP Display Frame
The Dose Display shows the radiation value of the last exposure. The radiation
measure is read as DAP value (Dose Area Product) in cGy*cm2 (for example:
12.22 cGycm2).
Selecting a new exposure resets the DAP value.
Figure 4: DAP display frame
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Generator Controls
Figure 5: Generator controls
1. Radiographic parameters
2. Focal spot indicator
3. AEC buttons
4. X-ray tube load
Related Links
Generator Controls Window on page 32
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System Documentation
Refer to the User Manual of the DX-D System for general safety instructions,
system information and instructions for performing a basic workflow.
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Messages
Error codes indicate the potential cause of a system failure. Error codes are
shown on the software console. Correct the cause of the error and press the
“CONT.” button until its indication disappears.
All these error codes will enable the operator to indirectly convey the possible
source of error to service personnel. This may prevent the need for a service
call or enable service personnel to anticipate corrective actions prior to
arriving on site.
Figure 6: Example of error code
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Getting started
Topics:
•Starting the Software Console
•Stopping the Software Console
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Starting the Software Console
The software console software is started automatically when the DX-D system
is switched on. The software console may be hidden by the NX application.
To display the software console either:
• Click the SC button in NX, or
• Select a thumbnail in NX.
The software console is automatically displayed when the exposure button is
pushed.
To manually start the software console:
In the Windows Start menu, select Agfa > DR Calibration Tools and click
Start Generator Software Console.
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Stopping the Software Console
The software console is stopped automatically when the DX-D system is
switched off.
To manually stop the software console:
In the Start menu, select Agfa > DR Calibration Tools and click Stop
Generator Software Console.
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