Nucletron Simulix-Evolution Imaging User manual

Simulix-Evolution Imaging
Technical Manual
REF 112.913ENG-04
21f375 rev 02

How to contact Nucletron Offices
NUC-T380-13
HOW TO CONTACT NUCLETRON OFFICES
Unless otherwise stated the service dispatch call number is the main telephone number.
Head Office and Manufacturer:
Nucletron B.V.
PO Box 930
3900 AX VEENENDAAL
Waardgelder 1
3905 TH VEENENDAAL
The Netherlands
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service: [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Web site: www.nucletron.com
BeNeLux
Nucletron B.V.
PO Box 930
3900 AX VEENENDAAL
Waardgelder 1
3905 TH VEENENDAAL
The Netherlands
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service: [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Web site: www.nucletron.com
Germany
Theranostic Medizintechnik GmbH
Obere Dammstrasse 8-10
D-42653 Solingen
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Fax: [phone]
Service: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.theranostic.de
France
Nucletron S.A.R.L.
Parc d’Activités l. Bernard Vergnaud
15 rue Paul Langevin
93274 SEVRAN Cedex
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Italy
Nuclital srl
Viale Elvezia no. 2
20052 MONZA (Milan)
Tel.: [phone] / 323148
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United Kingdom
Nucletron UK Ltd.
Nucletron House
Chowley Oak
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CHESTER CH3 9EX
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Sweden
Nucletron Scandinavia AB
Box 1704
Klostergatan 12
SE–751 47 Uppsala
Sweden
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Spain
Nucletron S.A.
Avda. de Castilla, 2
Parque Empresarial San Fernando
Edificio Francia, Planta 2e, Esc. A
28830 San Fernando de Henares (Madrid)
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Europe / Middle East and Africa
Poland
Nucletron Poland Sp. z o. o.
Oddzial w Warszawie
Al. Krakowska 285
02-133 Warszawa
Poland
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How to contact Nucletron Offices
NUC-T380-13
HOW TO CONTACT NUCLETRON OFFICES
Unless otherwise stated the service dispatch call number is the main telephone number.
USA
Nucletron Corporation
8671 Robert Fulton Drive
COLUMBIA, MD 21046
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
North and South
America
Canada
Nucletron Canada Inc.
411 Legget Drive, Suite 502
Kanata, Ontario
K2K 3C9
Canada
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Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Hong Kong
Nucletron Asia Pacific Ltd.
Room 1005, Tower 2, Silvercord,
30 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon, HONG KONG
Tel.: [phone] / 2684 / 3025
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E-mail: [email protected]
Australia
Nucletron Pty. Limited
Suite 4, 26 Sparkes Street
Camperdown. NSW. 2050
Sydney
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Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
China
Nucletron Asia Pacific Ltd.
Beijing Representative Office
Room 21D CITIC Building,
19 Jian Guo Men Wai Da Jie
Beijing, China
Post Code: 100004
Tel.: [phone] / 41
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.nucletron-china.com
India
Nucletron India Pvt Ltd.
No. 3, D’Silva Road
Mylapore
Chennai 600 004
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Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.nucletron-india.com
Nucletron Asia Pacific Ltd.
Shanghai Representative Office
Shanghai, China
Tel.: [phone] / 48
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.nucletron-china.com
Asia Pacific
Singapore
Nucletron Asia Pacific Ltd.
Singapore Representative Office
89 Science Park Drive
Rutherford # 03 - 06
Singapore 118261
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Your Distributor / Agent

Preface
NUC-T374-02 v
Preface
Identification
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Example:
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Numbers printed on other pages are for internal revision control and may
differ.
CE Classification
Manuals made for products that have been CE (Conformité Européenne)
marked have the CE mark on the front page. The number behind the CE
Mark defines the responsible notified body.
Nucletron systems are classified according to IEC 601-1 as Class I, type B.
Nucletron systems meet the relevant provisions of the European Medical
Device Directive 93/42/EEC or the European Active Implantable Medical
Device Directive 90/385/EEC; this is based on conformity of the products
and the quality system according to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003.
For this reason mark is used.

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Directive WEEE
Symbol Meaning Remarks
Location: Near or on
the type identification
plate.
Symbol for separated collection of
electrical and electronic equipment per
Directive 2002/96 of the European
Parliament and the Council of the
European Union (Directive on Waste of
Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If
applicable to the type of device, it
indicates legally imposed obligations
within EU member states, Iceland,
Norway and Switzerland when the
equipment is disposed of, at the end of
its life-time.
Owners of marked equipment should
contact the organization that imported
the equipment into their country, when
they want to dispose of the equipment,
at the end of its lifetime. The Directive
prioritizes re-use of equipment over re-
use of components over re-use of
materials over disposal as waste. Article
5 part 2d allows producers to decline the
return of any used equipment that is or
may be biologically or radiologically
contaminated.
Conventions
Throughout this manual certain conventions are used. These are Warnings,
Cautions and Notes. They provide a means of prioritizing information to be
brought to the attention of the user. They are given as follows:
Warning: Designates a possibly dangerous situation. Non-observance may lead
to death or the most severe injuries
Caution: Designates a possibly harmful situation. Non-observance may lead to
minor injuries or damage to the product.
Note: Designates a possibly harmful situation. Non-observance may lead to
damage to the product or the environment.
Precautions
The user is expected to use the product (soft and hardware) in accordance
with the instructions given in this manual, which must be read before the
system is used. Any unauthorized deviation from the procedures laid down
in this manual can affect the contractual obligations between purchaser and
vendor.
Warning: Do not modify any part of Nucletron supplied computer's hardware,
software or software configuration. Installing or running an appli-
cation that has not explicitly been approved by Nucletron may
compromise patient safety and will result in termination of all
warranty and service contracts.

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Warning: The Nucletron products are designed for use and maintenance using
only parts available from Nucletron. No liability for failure can be
accepted by Nucletron through the use of parts obtained from other
suppliers unless written permission is obtained from Nucletron.
Copyright
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written permission of the copyright holder: Nucletron B.V., PO Box 930,
3900 AX VEENENDAAL, The Netherlands.
Concerning this Publication
Information contained in this publication is subject to change without
notice. Whenever the equipment is delivered with a documentation medium
such as a CD or DVD, the user shall always check the medium for latest
information. This information is part of Release Notes and Document
Upgrade files.
Neither Nucletron B.V. and its subsidiaries nor anyone else who has been
involved with the development, production or delivery of the documentation
be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages, whether
based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict
liability in tort or any other legal theory.

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 Purpose.................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Intended Audience................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Related Publications................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.4 Simulix Impact ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.5 Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.5.1 Requirements For Upgrade Systems........................................................................ 1-2
1.5.2 Requirements For New Installations of Evolution Systems...................................... 1-3
1.6 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.7 Glossary of Terms................................................................................................................... 1-3
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2-1
2.1 Context Description................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Hardware................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Flat Panel ................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Interface Unit.............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.3 X-ray Generator ......................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.4 Oncentra Simulation Workstation.............................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Software................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4 Operating Procedure............................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4.1 Oncentra Simulation .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.4.2 Oncentra ConeBeam................................................................................................. 2-2
3. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 3-1
3.1 Flat Panel................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 General....................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 X-ray FLUORO Mode ................................................................................................ 3-2
3.1.3 X-ray RAD Mode........................................................................................................ 3-3
3.2 Interface Unit ........................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.1 Pulsed Fluoro............................................................................................................. 3-5
3.2.2 Digital RAD................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.2.3 Conventional RAD...................................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.4 Automatic Brightness System (ABS)......................................................................... 3-6
3.2.5 Timing Sequences..................................................................................................... 3-7
3.3 The Computer........................................................................................................................ 3-10
3.4 Data Acquisition Hardware....................................................................................................3-10
3.5 External Hardware................................................................................................................. 3-11
3.6 Interconnection Overview...................................................................................................... 3-11
3.7 Software................................................................................................................................. 3-11
3.7.1 Interface Unit Software ............................................................................................3-12
3.7.2 Central Cabinet Firmware........................................................................................ 3-12
3.7.3 Oncentra Simulation Computer Software................................................................ 3-12
3.7.4 Acquisition Drivers ...................................................................................................3-13
3.8 Cone Beam CT...................................................................................................................... 3-14
4. INSTALLATION 4-1
4.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Prerequisites............................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3 Preparation.............................................................................................................................. 4-2
4.3.1 Required Tooling........................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3.2 Required Documentation........................................................................................... 4-3
4.3.3 Planning and Required Staff...................................................................................... 4-3
4.3.4 Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 4-4
4.3.5 Preparing the Simulix and X-ray Generator.............................................................. 4-4
4.3.6 Bringing In and Unpacking......................................................................................... 4-4
4.4 Specific Connections............................................................................................................... 4-5
4.4.1 Generator to Interface Unit Cable (#127.800)........................................................... 4-5
4.4.2 Generator to Gantry Base Cable (#127.818)............................................................ 4-6
4.4.3 Interface Unit to Central Cabinet Cable (#128.801).................................................. 4-6

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4.4.4 USB Cable (#595.409)............................................................................................... 4-6
4.4.5 HIIB Cable in Gantry Arm (#581.631) ....................................................................... 4-6
4.4.6 HIIB Cable to Computer (#581.632).......................................................................... 4-6
4.4.7 Power Cabling (#127.815)......................................................................................... 4-6
4.4.8 Power Cabling (#127.816 and #127.817) ................................................................. 4-7
4.4.9 Trigger Cable (#114.826)........................................................................................... 4-7
4.4.10 RS232 Cable (#595.411)........................................................................................... 4-7
4.5 X-Ray Generator and Tube..................................................................................................... 4-7
4.6 Gantry and Detector Arm (Upgrade)....................................................................................... 4-7
4.6.1 Verification of Electrical Cabling ................................................................................ 4-7
4.6.2 Installation of Electrical Cabling (Upgrade from Simulix-HP/HQ)............................. 4-8
4.6.3 Installation of Bracket................................................................................................. 4-9
4.6.4 Mounting of Flat Panel............................................................................................. 4-11
4.7 Collimator (Upgrade Flat Panel Detector) ............................................................................4-13
4.7.1 Electrical Change of Collimator (Upgrade Only).....................................................4-14
4.7.2 Mechanical Change and Calibration of Collimator (Upgrade and Simulix-Evolution)4-15
4.7.3 Change of Zero-tray and Block Tray.......................................................................4-18
4.8 Collimator (Upgrade Cone Beam CT) ..................................................................................4-19
4.8.1 Moving X-Ray Cross-wires in Collimator.................................................................4-19
4.8.2 Gantry Angle Unit.....................................................................................................4-31
4.8.3 Change of Zero-tray and Block Tray.......................................................................4-34
4.9 Central Cabinet (Upgrade)....................................................................................................4-35
4.9.1 Installation of Central Cabinet Wire Harness..........................................................4-35
4.9.2 Permanent Power for Central Cabinet.................................................................... 4-37
4.9.3 Firmware for Central Cabinet................................................................................... 4-38
4.9.4 Firmware and Configuration for Central Cabinet .................................................... 4-39
4.10 Interface Unit ......................................................................................................................... 4-46
4.10.1 Mechanical Mounting...............................................................................................4-46
4.10.2 Installation of Driver .................................................................................................4-47
4.11 Control Room (Set-up and Connections) ............................................................................. 4-47
4.11.1 Layout of Control Room...........................................................................................4-47
4.11.2 Power Voltage.......................................................................................................... 4-47
4.11.3 Power Distribution....................................................................................................4-47
4.11.4 Connections for Oncentra Simulation Computer.................................................... 4-48
4.11.5 Connections for Paper/Transparency Printer..........................................................4-49
5. COMPUTER INSTALLATION 5-1
5.1 Computer Software Configuration .......................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Anti-virus Software..................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2 IDs and Passwords.................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.3 Operating System Configuration ............................................................................... 5-1
5.1.4 Network Configuration ............................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.5 Smoothbase Configurations ...................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.6 Oncentra Simulation Configuration ........................................................................... 5-2
5.2 Installation Wrap-up................................................................................................................. 5-2
5.3 Filling In the Metrix Database..................................................................................................5-2
6. ONCENTRA SIMULATION AND SIMULIX ADJUSTMENTS 6-1
6.1 Scope....................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 When To Make Adjustments................................................................................................... 6-1
6.3 Prerequisites............................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.4 Adjustment of Simulix Movement............................................................................................ 6-1
6.4.1 Differences for Simulix Adjustment............................................................................ 6-1
6.4.2 Proposed Sequence of Simulix Adjustment.............................................................. 6-1
6.4.3 Adjustment of Detector X and Y Travel (Center) ...................................................... 6-2
6.4.4 Adjustment of Detector X and Y Travel (Movement)................................................ 6-3
6.4.5 Adjustment of Collimator Wire................................................................................... 6-4
6.4.6 Adjustment of ADD (Axis-Detector Distance) Travel................................................ 6-5
6.4.7 Adjustment of MLC Transparency Holder................................................................. 6-8
6.4.8 Adjustment of the Gantry Rotation Speed for Cone Beam CT................................. 6-8
6.5 Imaging Adjustments.............................................................................................................6-10
6.5.1 Gain File (Uniformity) Calibration............................................................................. 6-10