Multislice CT made simple
Philips MX 4000 Dual
Philips MX systems bring new levels of
quality, simplicity and reliability to CT
imaging. Designed by the same people that
brought the world Philips CT, the MX 4000
Dual* configuration combines the
enhanced diagnostic benefits of multislice
imaging and high throughput performance
in one extremely versatile system.
• A wide range of clinical applications helps you
conduct accurate studies over diverse patient
populations
• Simple ease of use translates into higher produc-
tivity and a more enjoyable work environment
• Advanced technologies provide the power
necessary for clearer diagnoses, faster exams and
higher reliability
Reasons to choose MX 4000 Dual
• Simple, reliable operation to manage heavy
patient loads
• 0.8** sec rotation minimizes motion; 0.9** sec
reconstruction for productivity; 0.8** mm slices
for sharp inner ears and bones
• 20mm coverage for faster exams and
shorter breathholds
• Easy-to-use interface offers advanced capabilities
• Patient-friendly, compact design by the award-
winning Philips Design team
• DoseWise design delivers optimal dose efficiency
without compromising image quality
• Philips Customer Care offers global parts and
service network for unsurpassed uptime
• Brilliance Extended Workspace** provides
advanced applications environment designed
exclusively for multislice CT
*Not available for sale in all countries. **optional
Contents

3 Multislice RSVP 8 Reconstruction and Display

Reconstruction Modes
4 Patient Handling and Setup TrueLook Imaging
Gantry
Table 9 Post-Processing and Communication
Table Accessories Image Processing
Scan Planning Image Graphics
Window Control
6 Scan and Image Acquisition Host Computer
System Monitor
Generator
X-ray Tube 10 Analysis Tools
Detector Included
Image Quality Optional
Scanning Modes
Scan Times 12 Effective Data Management
Test Injection Bolus Timing Archiving
Filming
7 Dose Management Networking
Smart Beam Management DICOM
More Dosage Awarenesss
13 Site Planning

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Multislice RSVP

The MX 4000 Dual multislice technology is best

summarized using the acronym R.S.V.P. for double, the
performance compared to single slice CT systems.

Single-slice scanner MX 4000 Dual Advantage

• Early detection of
double Resolution small lesions
same Speed
same Volume
same Power
R • Eliminates need for
coronal scans
• Improves sagital and
coronal reformation
10mm collimation 2 x 5mm collimation

same Resolution • Single breathold

double Speed
same Volume
same Power
S acquisitions
• Decreased dose
• New applications:
CTA
68 sec acquisition 34 sec acquisition

same Resolution
same Speed
double Volume
same Power
V • Trauma triage
• New applications:
Vascular run-off

60mm coverage 120mm coverage

same Resolution • Ideal for large

same Speed
same Volume
double Power
P patients and
hard to image areas

100 mAs 200 mAs

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Patient Handling and Setup

Flexible Patient Handling AutoVoice

The friendly and advanced design of MX 4000 Dual A standard set of commands for patient communica-
delivers optimal patient comfort and control. tion; before, during and after scanning.
Also provides the ability to record customized
Gantry messages.
Scan Control Panels
Controls and displays for gantry tilt, patient couch Intercom System
elevation and stroke are located on both sides of the Two-way intercom allows patient monitoring and
gantry. communication.
Scan Control Box
Gantry and patient couch controls and displays are Table
located conveniently at the operator’s console. Longitudinal motion:
Additional functions include emergency stop, Stroke: 1600mm
intercom, and scan enable/pause buttons. Scannable range: 1500mm
(with head holder)
Gantry Aperture: 700mm diameter Speed: up to 100mm/s
Gantry tilt: -30° to +30° Position accuracy: ±0.25mm
Vertical motion:
Slice Position Indicator: Range: 430-970mm;
• Internal slice plane laser marker 1.0mm increments
Speed: 9-41mm/s
X-Ray Indicator Table load capacity:
On scan control panels and inside the gantry. 200 kg (440 lb) with full accuracy
Floating tabletop
Carbon-fiber table top with hand control for easy
positioning and quick release.

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Table Accessories
From extra padding to optimal support, our table
accessories prevent fatigue and discomfort and give
both patients and technologists a sense of security.
Standard Accessories
Knee Rest Patient Pads
Head Holder Table Pad (Not shown)
Easy Patient Setup
The MX 4000 Dual system has its own set of
innovative features for departmental efficiency,
using scan planning and easy protocol development.
Scan Planning
Registration of patient information and clinical
procedure selection, using anatomic graphical
display and sample images.
Expert Protocol Planning
Flexible selection of protocol parameters for
optimized scanning. Allows users to tailor
protocols to their specific needs.
• Pre-defined and user programmable scan protocols,
including multi-protocol procedures, can be stored
and retrieved. Scan parameters may be easily modified
before and during the study to meet specific clinical
needs.
*optional
• Multi-protocol with timing allows the user to easily
and precisely program acquisitions of varying slice
thickness, breathing or scan delay pauses, and table
speeds. Efficient planning of any exam, complex or
routine, decreases exam times, increasing throughput
and patient satisfaction.
Surview Plan
Planning via interactive mouse control of multiple, inde-
pendent acquisition series of any type on the Surview
image.
Viewing angles: 90°, 180°
Longitudinal speed: 100mm/sec
Scan length: 100mm, 300mm,
500mm, 1000mm
Scan width: 500mm
Automatic Scan
Enables automatic execution of pre-planned studies,
with concurrent, on-line or off-line reconstruction,
background image archiving to local or remote storage
devices without operator intervention.
DICOM® Modality Worklist*
Provides HIS/RIS interface through DICOM modality
worklist service class; enhances clinical workflow by
importing patient demographics and study information
from an information management system.
User Interface
The entire MX user interface is available in either
English or Chinese. Patient name and demographics may
be entered in English, Chinese or with any characters
included in Latin I.
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Scan and Image Acquisition

Maximized System Performance Image Quality

Reliable, maximized system performance allows clini- Spatial Resolution:
cians to remain focused on patient care.The MX 4000 High mode: 15.0Lp/cm @ cut-off
Dual is perfectly balanced, combining power and flexibili- Noise:
ty to maximize image quality, speed and throughput. 0.35% as measured on the 8.5in (21.6cm) AAPM
Low Contrast Resolution:
System 3.0mm @ 0.5% as measured on the 8.5in (21.6cm)
Rotate-rotate architecture with optimized geometry for AAPM phantom
low dose imaging. Absorption Range:
-1024 to +3072 Hounsfield units
Generator
The MX 4000 Dual generator uses modern, low-voltage Scanning Modes
slip ring technology to provide a constant high voltage Spiral Scanning
to the CT X-ray tube assembly. • Multiple contiguous slices acquired simultaneously with
kV: 80, 100, 120, 140kVp continuous table movement during scans
Output capacity: mA: 28kw 30-200mA • Multiple, bi-directional acquisitions
Spiral exposure: Up to 80 seconds
X-ray Tube Spiral pitch: 0.5 to 2.0 and user selectable
Rotating graphite composite anode; continuous Axial Scanning
operation during scan. • Multiple-slice scan with up to two contiguous slices
Anode Max Storage Capacity: acquired simultaneously with incremental table move-
2.5MHU ment between scans
Anode Max Cooling Rate: 423kHu/min • Fused modes for reconstructing partial volume arti-
Focal spot (IEC): fact-free thick slices from thin slice acquisition
Large: 0.6mm x 1.3mm
Small: 0.4mm x 0.7mm Scan Times
Focus-detector distance: 1318mm 0.8*, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 seconds for full 360° scans
Focus-isocenter distance: 618mm 0.53* seconds for partial angle 240° scans
0.8 Second Rotation*
Detector 0.8-second 360° rotation speed (up to 2.5 slices per
Philips Medical Systems multislice detector design second) provides better temporal resolution in
acquires high quality images while minimizing patient advanced clinical applications for high-speed, motion-
dose. free imaging.
Material: GOS
No. of Elements: 1,440
Dynamic Range: 1,000,000 to 1
Data Sampling Rate:
Up to 1024 views/revolution/element
Slice Collimation: 2 x 0.8*, 2 x 1.0, 2 x 2.5,
2 x 5.0, 2 x 7.0,
2 x 10.0mm in dual
slice mode
Scan Angles: 240°, 360°
Scan Field of View: 250, 500mm

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*optional based upon configuration
Dose Management

Smart Beam Management

In Philips multislice CT scanners, specific Smart Beam
Management innovations have been developed to block
out X-rays that do not contribute to image quality.
Through the use of IntelliBeam™ filtration, dose can be
managed to limit the exposure specifically to the loca-
tion of interest.

More Dosage Awareness

Dose displays include:
• CTDI Volume
• Dose Efficiency

Dedicated Pediatric Protocols

Age and weight-specific protocols, developed using a
dedicated pediatric and weight specific dose phantom,
provide dedicated low-dose techniques (as low as 30
mAs) to optimize image quality. Combined with the new
Dose Display features, MX customers have an easy,
accurate method for controlling the dose their young
patients receive.

• Infant (0-24 months)

• Pediatric (2-15 years)

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Reconstruction and Display
Rapid Reconstruction
Fast reconstruction is vitally important when rapid
imaging and viewing is a priority. For example, during
trauma scanning, it is important for the technologist
and/or radiologist to identify any serious injury quickly.
Reconstruction Rate
2
Up to 0.9* seconds/image using 512 matrix.
Reconstruction Field of View:
50 to 500mm continuous
Reconstruction Modes
Concurrent Reconstruction
Image reconstruction in line with acquisition.
Off-Line Reconstruction
Off-Line (batch) background image reconstruction of
user-defined groups of raw data files
with automatic image storage.
Add Reconstruction
Enables quick and easy unplanned or modified recon-
structions of part or all of the images prospectively
planned.
Reconstruction Parameters
Any study can be set up to automatically reconstruct
using various reconstruction parameters. Exams can be
tailored online while planning the scan, or during off-line
recon. Up to six different reconstruction assignments
are possible for each study. Image reconstruction
parameters include:
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*optional based upon configuration
Filters: Choice of ten different filters.
Zoom & Pan: Real-time, mouse-controlled
with magnification. Can be
redefined during the study.
Archive: On-line image archiving to
any installed storage device,
and PACS*.
Quality imaging
One high tech component or piece of software is not
enough to deliver a fine CT image. Outstanding clinical
results depend on a fine tuned, balanced imaging chain –
from X-ray tube to detector to display. Philips engineers
and physicists have incorporated the right technologies
in MX CT by including a stable x-ray tube proven in
over 2000 installations, anti-scatter grid, Philips CT
reconstruction algorithms and filters and more. As a
result MX CT creates images that look more like actual
anatomy.
UltraImage
UltraImage includes proprietary pre- and
postprocessing hardware and software for enhanced
visualization of soft tissue structures. UltraImage signifi-
cantly improves image quality for the most accurate
representation of even the most difficult to image
anatomic areas.The full clinical impact of UltraImage is
best appreciated in the brain, long bones, spine, pelvis or
shoulder, where subtle, soft tissue structures can be
obscured by adjacent high contrast bone.
Post-Processing and Communication

Philips MX 4000 Dual combines a high- performance Window Control

workstation and scanner into one convenient, powerful, • Eight user-defined preset windows provide fast
and cost-effective multislice CT system. and convenient window setting. Mouse-driven fine
adjustments of the window center and width enable
Image Processing optimal image viewing.
The interactive image viewer is designed for fast, effi-
cient and simple image review and filming Host Computer
purposes. Images can be handled individually or in user- Computer Architecture:
selected groups. • Microsoft Windows
• Dual Intel Xeon™ CPU
• Image viewer window: Displays a single image
or a selection of images. Main Memory:
• Zoom & Pan: Magnification from 0.8 to 10 times. 2.0 GB RAM
• Scroll Bar, Leaf & Cine, Invert Image,
Image Parameters Display. Monitor
19 inch, 1,280 x 1,024 Flat Panel LCD
Image Graphics
To help interpret clinical images, a variety of text
and graphic aids may be individually positioned and
manipulated with the mouse:
• Text annotations.
• Cursors for pixel value measurements.
• Regions of interest (ROI)—elliptical, rectangular, with
instantaneous calculation and display of area, average
pixel value and standard deviation.
• Lines, grid and scales for distance measurements, and
for measuring any shape.
• Arrows for pointing to features.
• Angle measurements.
• Profile of pixel values along any line.
• Grid with adjustable spacing for distance assessment.

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Analysis Tools
Included
MPR- Multiplanar
Reformation
Real-time reformation of axial
images into any user-defined
plane - coronal, sagittal or general
oblique – or curved plane.
Interactive and friendly user inter-
face is provided.The user defines
the number of planes, their posi-
tion, orientation, thickness and
spacing and the reformatted
image is displayed in real-time.
Zoom, pan, leaf and window are
available.
Curved MPR
Defines MPR curved cuts along
vascular structures on MIP or
volume-rendered images for
panoramic and cross-sectional
views.
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Maximum or Minimum
Intensity Projection (MIP)
CT and MR Angiography
Maximum Intensity Projection
(MIP) images, from a volumetric
set of images, can be quickly
reconstructed to demonstrate
enhanced vascular structures.The
projection images can be interac-
tively generated in any arbitrary
viewing angle, and can be win-
dowed, zoomed and panned.
Pediatric Protocols
Age and weight specific pediatric
protocols insure children are scanned
with peak image quality without
excess radiation dose.
3-D SSD Reconstruction
Provides fast reconstruction of
three-dimensional images of up
to 15 different tissues or organs
and easy to understand
presentation of complex anatomy.
Real-time manipulation of 3-D
images includes zoom, pan,
rotation around any axis, and
cutting of the organs with a
user-defined viewing aperture to
expose underlying tissues.
Making a tissue transparent
enables viewing of underlying
organs.
Volume Rendering
3-D visualization software
provides unique simultaneous
visualization of vasculature, soft
tissue and bone. Unlike
conventional 3-D or MIP, volume
rendering visualization offers real
time interactive control over
opacity and transparency values
to permit viewing through and
beyond surrounding structures,
such as metallic stents and
arterial calcifications.
Optional
Bone Mineral Analysis
The Bone Mineral Analysis package
is an independent, PC-based data
analysis system for measuring
bone mineral density to monitor
metabolic bone disease, such as
osteoporosis. It uses a patented
histogram-based method to
accurately measure only trabecular
bone without the need for an
external calibration phantom.
Virtual Endoscopy
Renders spiral CT data to
provide fly-through images within
and around hollow organs.
Clinical applications include
virtual colonoscopy, bron-
choscopy, and angioscopy.
Extended Brilliance Workspace
Extended Brilliance Workspace is a
flexible and friendly CT workstation
rich in applications and scalable to
your needs. It includes a set of the
most powerful CT capabilities on
the market today, improving out-
comes and productivity by working
the way you do. Nearly all
visualization advanced CT applications
and archiving can be done quickly
and easily.
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 Effective Data Management

The MX 4000 Dual operating system provides a user- Networking

friendly interface and the performance and archiving
capabilities necessary to effectively manage multislice
datasets.
Archiving
Image archiving is organized according to the DICOM
3.0 hierarchical model, in a DICOM 3.0 compliant image
format. Loss-less image compression/decompression
algorithm is used during image storage/retrieval to/from
all local archives. Images can be auto-archived to select-
ed archive media.
Network connections should be located within
10 feet of the console. MX 4000 Dual supports
10/100Mbps network speeds. For optimal
performance, Philips recommends 100Mbps
network speed and that the CT network be
segmented from the rest of the hospital network.
DICOM
The DICOM 3.0 communications protocol allows
connectivity to DICOM 3.0 compliant scanners,
workstations, and printers; supports IHE requirements
for DICOM connectivity.

MX 4000 Dual includes the following DICOM

Type Hard Drive CD/RW
functionality:
Capacity 160GB 700MB • Service Class User & Provider
• DICOM Print
Images1 300,000 1228
• Modality Worklist*
Exams2 10,000 4
Reporting*
1
512 x 512 Matrix Uncompressed
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Based on 30 images per study Users can create and distribute comprehensive
one-page reports of key results and findings.
The reports contain text and images; custom tem-
CD Writer plates can be created and saved for future use.
CD Writer is a compact disk (CD) drive that stores
DICOM images along with viewing software on CD
media. CD Writer provides a low cost and flexible
alternative for archiving images and for providing images
to referring physicians—useful for presentations and
teaching files or patients.

Filming
This function allows the user to set up and store filming
parameters. Pre-stored protocols can be set to include
auto-filming, multiformat that saves film.The operator
can film immediately after each image, at the end of a
series, or film after the end of a study and review
images prior to print.The operator can also automati-
cally film the study at three different windows and
incorporate Combine Images functionality to manage
large datasets. Basic monochrome and color DICOM
print capability are supported.

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*optional based upon configuration
Site Planning MX 4000

Contact the Philips Site Planning department for specific Environmental Requirements
requirements pertaining to optional imaging/viewing equipment floor Temperature:
space and electrical, mechanical, structural or environmental specifi- Gantry room: 20° to 24° C (68° to 75° F)
cations. Control room: 18° to 28° C (64° to 82° F)
Storage/Transport: -20° to +50° C (-4 ° F to 122° F)
Power Requirements MX 4000
• 380 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 38 kVA max. to CT scanner Humidity:
• 200/208/220/230/240/380/400/415/440/460/480 VAC Gantry/Room: 30% to 60% non-condensing
with line match transformer Storage/Transport: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• 3-phase distribution source
Minimum Ceiling Height:
Console Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)* 230cm (90.6”)
Provides up to 10 minutes of backup power for host
computer, reconstruction, and monitor.

Dimensions and weights

weight height width depth

gantry 1700 kg (3740 lb) 189cm (75˝) 221cm (87˝) 85cm (34˝)
patient table 400 kg (880 lb) 64cm (25˝) 244cm (96˝) 57.5cm (23˝)
console table/CPU 102 kg (224 lb) 75.5cm (30˝) 144cm (55˝) 70cm (28˝)

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Philips: Partnering with You
Worldwide, Philips Medical Systems is the proven leader
in clinical solutions.With its dedication in imaging,
patient monitoring and home health care, Philips pro-
vides its physicians and patients with the least invasive
and most reliable solution to meet their needs. As your
partner in CT, Philips strives to support your practice
with versatile solutions and the highest level of product
and service.Together, we are changing the practice of
medicine today, and redefining the clinical successes of
tomorrow.
Research
Since pioneering the first-ever multislice CT
scanner more than a dozen years ago, Philips has been a
visionary in its approach to innovative, advanced CT
applications.The advent of this advanced detector tech-
nology is just another example of Philips making
advanced applications routine and helping you deliver
clinical excellence without compromise.
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Service
Choose a Philips CUSTOMerCARE service
agreement for your medical equipment and take
advantage of the power of choice to optimize your
clinical and financial results.We'll tailor a service
agreement to match your specific needs.Through
service excellence, flexible solutions and effective
relationships, we give you the support you need
to succeed in today's complex healthcare environment.
Maximize and protect your investment with a Philips
CUSTOMerCARE Service Agreement.
• Improve productivity
• Lower cost of ownership
• Increase equipment uptime
• Maintain peak clinical performance
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