GE PathSpeed CR SP1001 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENT
PATHSPEED CR SP1001 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OPERATING MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operator mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Key-operator mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Service mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
THE USER INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Emergency buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SWITCHING ON THE PATHSPEED CR SP1001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SWITCHING OFF THE PATHSPEED CR SP1001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Before switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
READING AN IMAGE PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
READING AN EMERGENCY IMAGE PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Reading emergency image plates with ID data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
RE-ERASING AN IMAGE PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Re-erasing image plates with status ‘erased’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SURVEY OF ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
(‘KEY-OPERATOR MODE’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
General errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Errors during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Errors when handling diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Introducing the PathSpeed
SP1001
This chapter draws attention to important safety
precautions and introduces the PathSpeed CR
SP1001.
❑PathSpeed CR SP1001features
❑Safety precautions
❑Safety compliance
❑Operating modes
❑The user interface
❑Switching on the PathSpeed CR SP1001
❑Switchin off the PathSpeed CR SP1001
Chapter 1
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PathSpeed CR SP1001 features
The PathSpeed CR SP1001 is a digitizer for image plates retain-
ing latent X-ray images.
■The PathSpeed CR SP1001 accepts one cassette containing
one image plate at a time. The PathSpeed CR SP1001:
•takes the cassette containing the image plate from the cassette
slot;
•reads the cassette ID data;
•removes the image plate from the cassette;
•scans the image plate;
•converts the information of the latent image to digital data;
•erases the image plate and re-inserts it into the cassette;
•gives the cassette ID data the status ‘erased’;
•returns the cassette;
•transmits the digital image data to an image processing device
(‘destination’).
■The PathSpeed CR SP1001 permits assigning the status
‘emergency’to an image. An emergency image will be given
priority by the image processing device.
■The PathSpeed CR SP1001 permits re-erasing an image plate
before re-using it. In specific cases, this is necessary to prevent
ghost images caused by previous exposures or stray radiation
from interfering with the image of interest.
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Safety precautions
General safety instructions
•The PathSpeed CR SP1001 has been designed for scanning
medical X-ray image plates and should only be used for these
purposes.
•The PathSpeed CR SP1001 must only be operated by qualified
staff.
•Make sure that the PathSpeed CR SP1001 is constantly moni-
tored in order to avoid inappropriate handling, especially by chil-
dren.
•Only trained service personnel must make repairs. Only author-
ized service personnel must make changes to the PathSpeed CR
SP1001.
•If there is any visible damage to the machine casing, do not start
nor use the PathSpeed CR SP1001.
•If you want to connect the PathSpeed CR SP1001 with other
devices, components or assemblies and if the technical data do
not permit determining whether the combination with these
devices, components or assemblies involves hazards, you must
consult the respective manufacturers to avoid danger for operat-
ing personnel or the environment.
•Do not override or disconnect the integrated safety features.
•Switch off the PathSpeed CR SP1001 before performing any
maintenance work or repairs. Disconnect the PathSpeed CR
SP1001 from the mains before making repairs or performing any
maintenance activities during which live electrical components
may be exposed.
•As is the case for all technical devices, the PathSpeed CR
SP1001 must be operated, cared for and serviced correctly.
•If you don’t operate the PathSpeed CR SP1001 correctly or if you
don’t have it serviced correctly, GE is not liable for resulting distur-
bances, damages or injuries.
•When installing the PathSpeed CR SP1001, care must be taken
to ensure that there is either a mains plug or an all-cable discon-
necting device in the internal installation fitted near the Path-
Speed CR SP1001 and that it is easily accessible.
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•If you notice conspicuous noise or smoke, disconnect the Path-
Speed CR SP1001 immediately.
•Check that the voltage setting of the machine matches the power
supply voltage before connecting the machine to the mains.
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Safety instructions for laser products
The PathSpeed CR SP1001 is a Class 1 Laser Product. Under
normal operating conditions, when the service doors are closed,
there can be no laser radiation outside the PathSpeed CR
SP1001.
•Open the lower front door only to replace the erasure lamps or the
fuses. Open the right side panel only to solve cassette or image
plate jams. When you open the lower front door or the right side
panel, the power supply is switched off automatically as a precau-
tion.
•Follow meticulously the operation and troubleshooting instruc-
tions in the PathSpeed CR SP1001 User and Reference Manual.
Other actions can be hazardous.
Safety compliance
The PathSpeed CR SP1001 complies with:
•the general safety regulations EN 60950, EN 60601-1-2, UL 1950
and CSA C22.2 No. 950;
•the radio interference regulations EN 55022:1997, Class B and
FCC 47, Part 15, Subchapter B, Class A;
•the laser safety regulations EN 60825-1:1994 and DHHS/
FDA 21 CFR, Parts 1040.10 and 1040.11.
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Operating modes
The PathSpeed CR SP1001 can be operated in three modes:
operator mode, key-operator mode, and service mode.
Operator mode
The operator mode groups all basic functions which are aimed at
radiographers:
•Reading an image plate;
•Reading an emergency image plate;
•Re-erasing an image plate.
A normal image plate is read automatically after it is inserted in
the PathSpeed CR SP1001 cassette slot; the other functions of
the operator mode can be accessed via the keypad. All functions
of the operator mode are described in Chapter 2, ‘Basic opera-
tion (‘Operator mode’)’.
Key-operator mode
The key-operator mode groups advanced functions which are
aimed at technicians.
The key-operator mode can be accessed via the Key-operator
key on the keypad and is menu-driven. The key-operator functions
are described in Chapter 3, ‘Advanced operation (‘Key-operator
mode’)’of the PathSpeed CR SP1001 Reference manual.
Service mode
The service mode functions are reserved for trained service per-
sonnel. They are pass-word protected.
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The user interface
The PathSpeed CR SP1001 has three operation modes:
•the operator mode for basic operation;
•the key-operator mode for advanced operation;
•the service mode reserved for trained service personnel.
The functions of the operator mode are described in Chapter 2,
‘Basic operation (‘Operator mode’)’. An overview of the functions
of the key-operator mode is given in ‘Survey of advanced func-
tions (‘Key-operator mode’)’on page 40. For detailed information
on the key-operator mode, refer to the PathSpeed CR SP1001
Reference manual.
The PathSpeed CR SP1001 interfaces with the user via:
•a keypad and a display;
•a status indicator;
•emergency buttons;
•audio signals.
To access the keypad and the
display, press the ribbed area.
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3
12
1Status indicator
2Emergency buttons
3Keypad and display
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The keypad
The PathSpeed CR SP1001 keypad features the following keys:
Emergency
key
To give an image the status ‘emergency’when it is
sent to the image processing device.
This key can only be used for cassettes with ID data.
Erase key
To erase images without digitizing them.
This must be done if:
•an image plate has not been used for more than
3 days;
•an image plate has been exposed to an
exceptionally high X-ray dose.
Key-
operator
key
To access advanced functions (‘key-operator
functions’).
Service key To access service-level functions.
Reserved for trained service personnel.
Escape key To quit the current function or exit a menu without
saving modifications.
Confirm key
In key-operator mode:
•to select a menu.
•to accept an entry in a menu and go back to
operator mode.
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Up key •To move the cursor to the previous entry field. •To scroll upwards.
•To increment the number in a numeric entry field.
Down key •To move the cursor to the next entry field. •To scroll downwards.
•To decrement the number in a numeric entry field.
Left key
•To scroll backwards through multiple choices within
a field.
•To move the entry position in a numerical entry field
from right to left.
•To toggle between values in a field.
Right key
•To scroll forwards through multiple choices within a
field.
•To move the entry position in a numerical entry field
from left to right.
•To toggle between values in a field.
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The display
The PathSpeed CR SP1001 control panel has a backlit LCD dis-
play with 8 lines of 40 characters each. Its lay-out depends on
the operating mode.
◆In operator mode, the display has dedicated areas for specific
information:
3
12
Set-up display STATUS
FUNCTION MODE
1ST MESSAGE ARRAY
2nd Message Array
Patient_Last_Name Sub_Exam
Patient_Last_Name Sub_Exam
Patient_Last_Name Sub_Exam
Station Name ERROR
5
6
8.1
8.2
8.3
124
7
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The operator main screen is:
1Set-up of image processing device:
•[blank]: Default image processing device selected.
•Off line: Transmission to all image processing devices disabled.
•[process.station] not ready: Image processing device not available.
•[process.station] rerouted: Images rerouted to other image processing
device.
2Type of message
3Extra comment or action to take
4System status:
•READY: The PathSpeed CR SP1001 is ready for operation.
•BUSY: The PathSpeed CR SP1001 is treating an image plate.
•ERROR: An error has occurred. Refer to ‘Troubleshooting checklist’on
page 42.
•LOCKED: id.
•WARNING: id.
5Operation mode:
•[blank]: Normal operation mode.
•EMERGENCY: Emergency function for image plates with ID data.
•EMERGENCY BUTTON: Emergency function for image plates without
ID data.
•ERASURE: Re-erasure function.
6Error status: service code (SERVICE XXXXX) or error code (CODE XXXXX)
7Device name of the PathSpeed CR SP1001
Identifier of image plate being treated:
8.1
8.2
8.3
After image ID data is read;
During scanning of image plate and transmittal of image data;
During transmittal of image data to image processing device.
READY
ADC SOLO
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When the PathSpeed CR SP1001 is treating an image plate, it dis-
plays the following screen:
◆In key-operator mode, operation is menu driven. The menu
displays the key-operator functions, the active keys, and the
service code.
◆In operator mode and in key-operator mode, both informational
and warning messages can be displayed. Informational
messages are displayed as black text against a white
background; warning messages are displayed in reverse mode.
BUSY
Miller Chest AP
Queue management
Digitizer set-up
Date and Time
Send test image
System info
Install
Save configuration
: quit
: ok
: select
KEY-OPERATOR
MENU
SERVICE XXXXX
2
3
1
1Key-operator functions
2Active keys
3Service code
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The status indicator
At the top of the PathSpeed CR SP1001, a light
indicates the status of the PathSpeed CR SP1001.
Emergency buttons
Two emergency buttons are located at the front of
the PathSpeed CR SP1001. They permit process-
ing emergency image plates without ID data. The
upper button permits processing of emergency
images of the trunk; the lower button permits pro-
cessing of emergency images of the limbs.
The emergency buttons have the following labels:
Color Constant/
Flashing Status Action
Green
Constant Ready Proceed
Flashing Busy (treating image
plate) Wait
Red
Constant Error •Check display for messages
•Refer to ‘Troubleshooting
checklist’on page 42.
Flashing
•Locked or warning
•Power on/self-test in
progress
•Key-operator mode
•Service mode
•PathSpeed CR
SP1001 not
connected to image
processing device
•Check display for messages
•Refer to ‘Troubleshooting
checklist’on page 42.
For digitizing unidentified emergency images of the trunk.
For digitizing unidentified emergency images of the limbs.
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