TQT v4 ServiceManual - Jan09

{ServiceManual}{Production}{Carestream Health Inc.}{Restricted} Publication No.
SM4364-2
23JAN09
Supersedes SM4364-2
29AUG06
Restricted
Service Manual
for the
KODAK DIRECTVIEW Total Quality Tool
Service Code: 4364
for the
KODAK DIRECTVIEW CR 800/900/825/850/950/500/975 Systems
and the
KODAK DIRECTVIEW Classic/Elite CR Systems
Service Codes: 3519, 3520, 5634, 4825, 4826, 4366, 1883, 5258, 5259
Important
• Qualified service personnel must repair this equipment.
• See the Service Knowledge Portal for possible updates before using this publication.
• When doing the procedures in this document, you must use safe work practices and wear
the correct personal protective equipment (for example, safety eyewear) according to your
company’s standard operating procedures.
© CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.

SERVICE MANUAL
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SM4364-2 PLEASE NOTE The information contained herein is based on the experience and knowledge relating to the subject
Page matter gained by Carestream Health, Inc. prior to publication.
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No patent license is granted by this information.
Carestream Health, Inc. reserves the right to change this information without notice, and makes no
warranty, express or implied, with respect to this information. Carestream Health shall not be liable
for any loss or damage, including consequential or special damages, resulting from any use of this
information, even if loss or damage is caused by Carestream Health’s negligence or other fault.
This equipment includes parts and assemblies sensitive to damage from electrostatic
discharge. Use caution to prevent damage during all service procedures.
Table of Contents
Description Page
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Necessary Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Illustrated Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Numerical Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Alphabetical Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Necessary Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning and Checking the Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Total Quality Tool with GEN RAD Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Preparing the Equipment Using GEN RAD Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Placing the GEN RAD Cassettes into the Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recommended Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Doing the Phantom Image Test Using GEN RAD Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Doing the Flat Field Image Test Using GEN RAD Cassettes. . . . . . . . . . . 29
Doing the Erase Image Test Using GEN RAD Cassettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Doing the System Noise Test Using GEN RAD Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Recording the Condition and ID Number of the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Doing the Test for the Cassettes Using GEN RAD Cassettes. . . . . . . . . . 44
Storing the Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using the Total Quality Tool with EHR Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Preparing the Equipment Using EHR Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Recommended Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SERVICE MANUAL
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SM4364-2 Doing the Phantom Image Test Using EHR Cassettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Page Doing the Flat Field Image Test Using EHR Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3 of 128 Doing the Erase Image Test Using EHR Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Doing the System Noise Test Using EHR Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Recording the Condition and ID No. of the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Doing the Test for the Cassettes Using EHR Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Storing the Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Checklist for the Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Using the Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Phantom Image Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Pixel Size Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Aspect Ratio Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Scan Linearity Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Exposure Response Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Noise Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
MTF Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Pixel Position Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Flat Field Image Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Overscan Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Field Uniformity Subtest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Line Position Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Banding Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Chatter Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Streaks Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Erased Image Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Erase Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
System Noise Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
System Noise Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Cassette Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Field Uniformity Subtest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Subtest Warning and Fail Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Phantom Image Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
GEN RAD Phantom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
EHR Phantom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Pixel Size Subtest Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Aspect Ratio Subtest Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Scan Linearity Subtest Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Exposure Response Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Noise Subtest Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
MTF Subtest Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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SM4364-2 Pixel Position Subtest Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Page Flat Field Image Test Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
4 of 128 Field Uniformity Subtest Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Line Position Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Banding Subtest Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Chatter Subtest Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Streaks Subtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Erased Image Test Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
SERVICE MANUAL Safety
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This information defines the safety and information symbols used in this publication.
Laser Warning
This equipment uses a visible red laser. Prevent direct exposure to the laser beam. Radiation
from the laser can occur when the equipment is operated without the side panels and the
back panel and when the interlock key is used.
Caution
This symbol is used for conditions that could cause:
• Injury to a person
• Damage to equipment
• Damage to software data
ESD
Possible damage from electrostatic discharge.
This symbol is used for conditions that could cause damage to the equipment.
Electrostatic discharge, ESD, is a primary source of:
• Equipment failure
• Low productivity
• Equipment repairs
A person cannot feel an electrostatic charge of less than 3,500 volts, but only 30 volts can
cause damage to necessary components in electrical equipment.
SERVICE MANUAL Safety
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SM4364-2 Preventive Measures
Page
6 of 128 • Check for an ESD warning label before doing any procedure with ESD-sensitive
components. All sensitive components have graphic labels that frequently include
instructions. Use all ESD warning label instructions.
• Wear a grounding strap when you touch ESD-sensitive components. Check that the clip
remains fastened to a ground that has a clean surface with no paint.
• Repair components in an ESD-protection area, or use a portable grounding mat.
• When moving ESD-sensitive components from area to area, insert and transport the
components in the special material made for the transport of these components.
Important
This symbol is used for critical information.
Note
This symbol is used for additional information.
SERVICE MANUAL Installation Instructions
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Installing the Software
Important
• The software for the KODAK DIRECTVIEW Total Quality Tool (TQT) to test the GEN RAD
cassettes is included in the Software Version 4.3 or higher on your CR System.
• You must have Software Version 4.6 or higher installed on your CR System to test EHR
cassettes.
1 Review the table below that describes the equipment and versions of software for
KODAK DIRECTVIEW Total Quality Tool (TQT).
Equipment TQT version 3.0 TQT version 4.0
All CR Systems System Software Version System Software Version 4.6
4.50.12 and below. and above.
CR cassettes All GEN RAD cassettes. All:
• GEN RAD cassettes
• EHR cassettes
Necessary Materials
Part No. Description Notes
TL-5930 dosimeter or equivalent
--- tape
--- lead sheet or lead apron For GEN RAD cassettes only.
SERVICE MANUAL Illustrated Parts List
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SM4364-2 Section 3: Illustrated Parts List
Page
8 of 128
Figure 1 Components of the TQT
1
1
22
99 8
3
44
66 55
H187_0835BCA
H187_0835BC 77
SERVICE MANUAL Illustrated Parts List
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SM4364-2 Figure 1 Components of the TQT
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Item Part No. Description Quantity Notes
1 7E6735 plate - phantom 1 1
6H1347 plate - kit, phantom, mammo 1 1 Includes:
• 2 phantoms
• 2 aluminum filters
2 3E4098 CD - Total Quality Tool 1 1
3 6C3015 filter - aluminum 1 2
4 6C3016 filter - copper 1 1
5 4E8971 diskette - activation, TQT 3.0 1 1
6H1346 diskette - software license 1 1 • Used for the KODAK
DIRECTVIEW CR
Mammography Total
Quality Tool.
• Includes:
– Enable diskette
– User documentation
6 4E5556 case - carrying 1 1
7 7E6734 tray 1 1
8 3J2086 label 1 1
9 6H1595 l-bracket - kit 1 1 • Includes 2 brackets.
• Used for calibration of
EHR cassettes.
--- 4E8832 software - TQT 3.0 1 1 • Optional.
• Not visible in graphic.
SERVICE MANUAL Numerical Index
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Numerical Index
Part No. Description Figure No.
3E4098 CD - Total Quality Tool 1
3J2086 label 1
4E5556 case - carrying 1
4E8832 software - TQT 3.0 1
4E8971 diskette - activation, TQT 3.0 1
6C3015 filter - aluminum 1
6C3016 filter - copper 1
6H1346 diskette - software license 1
6H1347 plate - kit, phantom, mammo 1
6H1595 l-bracket - kit 1
7E6734 tray 1
7E6735 plate - phantom 1
SERVICE MANUAL Alphabetical Index
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Alphabetical Index
Part No. Description Figure No.
4E5556 case - carrying 1
3E4098 CD - Total Quality Tool 1
4E8971 diskette - activation, TQT 3.0 1
6H1346 diskette - software license 1
6C3015 filter - aluminum 1
6C3016 filter - copper 1
6H1595 l-bracket - kit 1
3J2086 label 1
6H1347 plate - kit, phantom, mammo 1
7E6735 plate - phantom 1
4E8832 software - TQT 3.0 1
7E6734 tray 1
SERVICE MANUAL Preventive Maintenance
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Necessary Materials
Tool/Catalog/
Description Notes
Part No.
106 4930 KODAK Intensifying Screen Cleaner Only one of these items is
And Antistatic Solution necessary to do the procedure.
TL-528 0094 KODAK MIN-R Screen Cleaner Wipes
--- lint-free cloth
--- diluted bleach
23JAN09
SM4364-2 Cleaning and Checking the Cassettes
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13 of 128
CASSETTE for the CR 500 SYSTEM
PHOSPHOR SCREEN
open close
E
ID
S
E
B
U
T
LATCH
H195_1122BCA
H195_1122BC
CASSETTE for the

CR 800/825/900/850 Important
/900/950/975
SYSTEMS • Before doing the procedures in the
Diagnostics, you must do the following
procedure on each cassette at the
de
Si
customer site.
• Check the Material Safety Data Sheet
be
Tu
(MSDS) when using the chemicals for

cleaning.
PLATE
1 Check the outside of the cassette for:
e
Sid
be
PHOSPHOR
Tu
LATCH SCREEN • Scratches

• Marks
• Damage
2 Move the latch to the right to release
the phosphor screen.
3 Remove the phosphor screen from the
H187_2568GCA
H187_2568GC
cassette.
23JAN09
SM4364-2 4 Is the phosphor screen loosening from the plate?
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14 of 128 Yes No
a. Return the cassette to Carestream Health, Inc. to Continue with Step 5.
be repaired.
b. Advance to Step 16.
Caution
To prevent damage during the cleaning of the phosphor screens, do not use:
• Water
• Excessive force
• Gauze
• Isopropyl alcohol
5 Carefully clean the phosphor screen with a dry, lint-free cloth.

6 Is the phosphor screen clean and white?
Yes No
Advance to Step 11. Continue with Step 7.
7 Clean the phosphor screen. Use:
• Lint-free cloth with a small quantity of KODAK Intensifying Screen Cleaner and
Antistatic Solution, 106 4930, or KODAK MIN-R Screen Cleaner Wipes, TL-528-0094
• Dry lint-free cloth
Yes No
Advance to Step 11. Continue with Step 9.
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Caution
• Do the next step only if the phosphor screen is excessively stained.
• Bleach might cause damage to the phosphor screen.
9 Clean the phosphor screen. Use:

• Lint-free cloth with a small quantity of diluted bleach
• Dry lint-free cloth
Yes No
Continue with a. Return the cassette to Carestream Health
Step 11. to be repaired.
b. Advance to Step 16.
11 Check the phosphor screen for any:
• Scratches
• Marks
• Damage
12 Is the damage excessive?
Yes No
a. Return the cassette to Carestream a. Record on the Checklist for the
Health to be repaired. Cassettes.
b. Advance to Step 16. b. Continue with Step 13.
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CASSETTE for the CR 500 SYSTEM
PHOSPHOR SCREEN
open close
E
ID
S
E
B
U
T
LATCH
H195_1122BCA
H195_1122BC
23JAN09
SM4364-2 13 Assemble the cassette.
Page
17 of 128 CASSETTE a Insert the phosphor screen into the
cassette.
b Insert a tool into the hole to snap
e
id
S
e
ub
T
and close the cassette.
f
nn
dfiv
vfnv
hn
louf
c Close the latch on the cassette.
e
id
S
e
ub
T
14 Is the latch on the cassette operating
correctly?
PLATE Yes No
Continue with a. Return the
hole
PHOSPHOR Step 15. cassette to
LATCH SCREEN Carestream Health
to be repaired.
b. Advance to
Step 16.
15 Erase the cassette.
a From the main menu, select Erase
H187_2569GCB
H187_2569GC
Cassette.
b Insert the cassette.
16 Do Step 1 - Step 15 for all the
cassettes.
SERVICE MANUAL Diagnostics
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Using the Total Quality Tool with GEN RAD Cassettes

Preparing the Equipment Using GEN RAD Cassettes
X-RAY Caution
TUBE
• Dangerous Voltage
COLLIMATOR • Do not use a bucky or a grid during this
LIGHT procedure.
• The exposure to air kerma conversion
factor is 8.76 microGy per mR.
• 100 mR corresponds to 100 x 8.76 =
876 microGy or 0.876 mGy.
1 Move the X-ray tube to 180 cm

180 cm
(72.0 in.) above the floor.
(72.0 in.)
CASSETTE
tape Important
A lead sheet and the help of a licensed
radiological technologist (RT) is necessary
for this procedure.
2 Ask the RT to energize the X-ray

H177_0004GCC 5.0 cm equipment and the collimator light on
H177_0004GC (2.0 in.)
the X-ray tube.
3 Place the cassette on the floor under
the beam of light.
4 Align the beam of light with a 5.0 cm
(2.0 in.) area of light on the floor around
the cassette.
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Important
You must place the tape correctly.
5 Place the tape on the floor around the

edges of the beam of light.
6 Use tape to fasten the copper and
aluminum filters, TL-5259, to each
X-RAY TUBE
other.
Important
The copper filter must be directly next to the
COPPER FILTER X-ray tube.
tape
7 Insert both of the filters into the bottom
of the X-ray tube. If necessary, use tape
to adhere the filters to the bottom of the
ALUMINUM FILTER
H149_0013ACC
H149_0013AC
X-ray tube.
Important
DOSIMETER
A lead sheet and the help of an RT is
necessary for this procedure.
8 Use the following values for the first

setup of the X-ray equipment:
• 80 ± 1 kVp
• 40 mAs
LEAD SHEET H149_0014ACA
9 Remove the cassette from the floor.
H149_0014AC
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Important
You must use a lead sheet or a lead apron under the dosimeter. If a lead sheet or a lead
apron is not used, the values on the dosimeter will be false by a maximum of 20%.
10 Place a lead sheet or a lead apron and the dosimeter, TL-5930, in the center of the area.
LCD DISPLAY
READ/RESET
SWITCH
F
OF
ON
POWER
SWITCH
H187_2596BCA
H187_2596BC
11 On the dosimeter:
• Move the power switch to the ON position.
• Press the READ/RESET switch.
12 Check that 0.00 displays on the LCD display.
13 Ask the RT to expose the dosimeter.
14 Check that the dosimeter displays a value of 10.0 mR ± 1.0 mR on the LCD display.
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SM4364-2 15 Is the value correct?
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21 of 128 Yes No
Advance to Step 19. a. Press the READ/RESET switch.
b. Continue with Step 16.
16 Is the value:
Less than 9 mR? More than 11 mR?
a. Ask the RT to increase the mAs setting a. Ask the RT to decrease the mAs setting
on the X-ray equipment. on the X-ray equipment.
b. Continue with Step 17. b. Continue with Step 17.
18 Check that the dosimeter displays a value of 10.0 mR ± 1.0 mR on the LCD display. Is
the value correct?
Yes No
Continue with Step 19. Do Step 16 - Step 18 again.
19 Record the number on the LCD display.
Note
You will use the recorded number when you do the calibration procedure.
20 Ask the RT to expose the dosimeter 3 times to check that the values remain within
± 0.2 mR of the value that you recorded in Step 19.
Note
If the values are not within the specification, use another X-ray source.
23JAN09
SM4364-2 Placing the GEN RAD Cassettes into the Tray
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22 of 128
CASSETTES
35 x 43 35 x 35 18 x 30 18 x 24 15 x 30
TRAY
H187_0021BCA
H187_0021BC
1 Use the graphic to correctly place all sizes of the cassettes into the tray.
23JAN09
SM4364-2 Recommended Tests
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23 of 128
Important
You must use one cassette for each size and type of cassette at the customer site.
Example:
• 24 x 30 - size
• HR - type
Frequency Test
Each month Do the following procedures:
• Doing the Phantom Image Test Using GEN RAD Cassettes on
Page 24
• Doing the Flat Field Image Test Using GEN RAD Cassettes on
Page 29
• Doing the Erase Image Test Using GEN RAD Cassettes on
Page 32
• Doing the System Noise Test Using GEN RAD Cassettes on
Page 37
• Cleaning and Checking the Cassettes on Page 13
Each year Do the following procedures for every cassette at the customer site:
• Recording the Condition and ID Number of the Cassette
• Doing the Test for the Cassettes Using GEN RAD Cassettes
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Important
• The time between exposing each
cassette and starting the test for that
cassette must be 5 minutes.
• Use one cassette for each size and type
PHANTOM PLATE at the customer site:
– 35 x 43 GP
– 24 x 30 GP
– 18 x 24 GP
CASSETTE
– 35 x 35 GP
– 15 x 30 GP
– 35 x 43 GP - reduced border
TRAY
– 35 x 43 GP - KODAK DIRECTVIEW
CR Long-Length Cassette
H187_0018GCA – 24 x 30 HR
H187_0018GC
– 18 x 24 HR
1 Place into the tray. See Placing the GEN RAD Cassettes into the Tray:
• 35 x 43 GP cassette
• Phantom plate
2 Ask the RT to expose the cassette.
3 Every 2 minutes, do Step 1 - Step 2 for each of the cassettes.
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• Next
• Total Quality Tool
• Process Test Target
5 Wait 5 minutes after exposing the first cassette.
6 Touch Phantom Image Test.

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Important
Be careful to load the correct cassette. If the cassette does not have the correct image, N/A
appears.
7 When the Load Cassette message appears, load the cassette.
Note
The Performing Test... message appears.
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PASS green The values are within the specification limit.
PASS amber The values are within the specification limit but almost at
the limit.
FAIL red The values are not within the specification limit. For
possible causes and actions see:
• Pixel Size Subtest on Page 82.
• Aspect Ratio Subtest on Page 84.
• Scan Linearity Subtest on Page 85.
• Exposure Response Subtest on Page 86.
• Noise Subtest on Page 88.
• MTF Subtest on Page 90.
• Pixel Position Subtest on Page 92.
N/A violet The cassette did not have a phantom image on the
cassette or was not exposed correctly.
a. Insert the correct cassette.
b. Do the test again.
READY gray a. The test was not started.
Note
The cassette is erased at the end of the test.
9 Remove the cassette after the test is complete.

10 Click TRANSFER DATA.
11 Do Step 6 - Step 9 for one cassette of each size and type at the customer site.
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12 Click:
• VIEW LOG to see the results of the test
• Phantom Image Logs
Note
The Phantom Image Test screen appears in the window.
13 Use the Phantom Image Test screen to make an evaluation of the test results.
14 To determine the file name for each cassette, see Storing the Image Files.
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Important
at the customer site:
– 35 x 43 GP
TRAY – 24 x 30 GP
– 18 x 24 GP
– 35 x 35 GP
– 15 x 30 GP
– 35 x 43 GP - CR Long-Length
Cassette
– 24 x 30 HR
CASSETTE
– 18 x 24 HR
H187_0017GCA
H187_0017GC
1 Place the 35 x 43 GP cassette into the
tray.
3 Every 2 minutes, do Step 1 - Step 2 for
each of the cassettes.
4 Wait 5 minutes after exposing the first
cassette.
5 Touch Flat Field Image Test.
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Important
appears.
6 When the Load Cassette... message appears, insert the cassette.
Note
7 When the Processing Complete message displays, check the results. The results are:
BUTTON Color Description
the limit.
• Field Uniformity Subtest on Page 94.
• Line Position Subtest on Page 96.
• Banding Subtest on Page 97.
• Chatter Subtest on Page 98.
• Streaks Subtest on Page 99.
N/A violet The cassette did not have a flat field image on the
cassette.
Note
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31 of 128 9 Click TRANSFER DATA.
10 Do Step 5 - Step 9 for one cassette for each size and type at the customer site.
11 Click:
• Flat Field Image Logs
Note
The Flat Field Image Test screen appears in the window.
12 Use the Flat Field Image Test screen to make an evaluation of the test results.
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Important
• Use erased cassettes for this test.
• Use one cassette for each size and type at the customer site:
– 35 x 43 GP
– 24 x 30 GP
– 18 x 24 GP
– 35 x 35 GP
– 15 x 30 GP
– 35 x 43 GP - CR Long-Length Cassette
– 24 x 30 HR
– 18 x 24 HR
1 Touch Erased Image Test.

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Important
Be careful to load the correct cassette. If the cassette is not erased, N/A appears.
2 When the Load Cassette message appears, insert the cassette.
Note
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PASS amber The values are within specification limit but almost at the
limit.
possible causes and actions see Erase Subtest on
Page 100.
N/A violet The cassette was not an erased cassette.
Note

6 Do Step 1 - Step 4 for each size of cassette.
7 Click VIEW LOG to see the results of the test.
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8 Click Erased Image Logs.
Note
The Erase Image Test screen appears in the window.
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9 Use the Erase Image Test screen to make an evaluation of the test results.
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Important
• Use an erased 35 x 43 cm cassette for this test.
• If the site does not use 35 x 43 cm cassettes, use the largest size cassette at the site.
1 Touch System Noise Test.
Important
Note
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limit.
possible causes and actions see System Noise Subtest
on Page 101.
Note

5 Click:
• TRANSFER DATA
• System Noise Logs
Note
The System Noise Test screen appears in the window.
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6 Use the System Noise Test screen to make an evaluation of the test results.
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SM4364-2 Recording the Condition and ID Number of the Cassette
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41 of 128 CR 500 SYSTEM CASSETTE
open close CASSETTE ID No.
LATCH
DE
SI
BE
TU
E
K
T
A
PHOSPHOR SCREEN ID No. S

C
A
N
H195_1123BCA
H195_1123BC
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42 of 128 ID No. CASSETTE Important
Do the following procedure on each cassette
at the customer site.
1 Record on the Checklist for the

Cassettes:
de
Si
be
Tu
• Cassette ID No.
• Size
PLATE
• Type
CASSETTE ID No.
e
Sid
be
PHOSPHOR
Tu
LATCH SCREEN
• Scratches
• Marks
• Damage
3 Record any damage on the Checklist
for the Cassettes.
H187_2568GCC
H187_2568GC the phosphor screen.
5 Remove the phosphor screen from the cassette.

6 Record the ID Number of the phosphor screen on the Checklist for the Cassettes.
• Scratches
• Marks
• Damage
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a. Return the cassette to Carestream a. Record the damage on the
Health to be repaired. Checklist for the Cassettes.
b. Do Step 1 - Step 8 again using b. Continue with Step 9.
another cassette.
9 Do Cleaning and Checking the Cassettes.
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Important
The following tests must be completed before starting this test:
• Doing the Phantom Image Test Using GEN RAD Cassettes on Page 24
• Doing the Flat Field Image Test Using GEN RAD Cassettes on Page 29
1 From the main menu, click:

• Key Operator Functions
• CASSETTE TEST
Important
cassette and running the test for that
TRAY
• Do this test for each cassette at the
customer site.
2 Place the 35 x 43 cassette into the tray.

4 Every 2 minutes, do Step 2 - Step 4 for
each of the cassettes.
5 Wait 5 minutes after exposing the first
CASSETTE
cassette.
H187_0017GCA
H187_0017GC
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Important
Be careful to load the correct cassette. If the cassette does not have a flat field image, N/A
appears.
Note
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the limit.
N/A violet The cassette did not have a flat field image on the
cassette.
Note
9 Record the results on the Checklist for the Cassettes.

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SM4364-2 Storing the Image Files
Page
47 of 128 The images are stored under the file name YYYYMMDDhhmmss_CassetteID.raw.
YYYY year 2004 - YYYY

MM month 01 - 12
DD day of the month 01 - 31
hh hour 00 - 23
mm minute 00 - 59
ss second 00 - 59
CassetteID - 10 digit digit 1 9
number for the cassette. digit 2 speed of • 1 = 136 - general purpose
cassette • 2 = 68 - high resolution
• 3 = 135
digit size of cassette • 01 = 18 x 24 cm
3-4 • 02 = 24 x 30 cm
• 03 = 35 x 35 cm
• 04 = 35 x 43 cm
• 05 = 35 x 43 cm LLI
• 08 = 18 x 24 cm EHR
• 09 = 24 x 30 cm EHR
digit 5 CR System • 0 = CR 800/900/825/850/950/975
System and Classic/Elite CR
System
• 1 - 4 = LLI position 1, 2, 3, and 4
• 5 = CR 500 System
digits 6+ serial number for • 000000 - 999999
each cassette • 00000 - 99999 EHR
23JAN09
SM4364-2 Using the Total Quality Tool with EHR Cassettes
Page
48 of 128 Preparing the Equipment Using EHR Cassettes
Caution
• Dangerous Voltage
• The help of a licensed radiological
technologist (RT) is necessary for this
X-RAY TUBE procedure.
• You must use the largest size patient
support available.
• The exposure to air kerma conversion
factor is 8.76 microGy per mR.
• 100 mR corresponds to 100 x 8.76 =
876 microGy or 0.876 mGy.
1 Ask the RT to energize:

• X-ray equipment
• collimator light on the X-ray tube
2 Select the largest Focal Spot for your
COLLIMATOR
LIGHT size patient support.
H187_2599GCA
H187_2599GC
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49 of 128 TUBE Important
Do not place the tape in the image area.
3 Use tape to fasten the 2 aluminum

2 ALUMINUM
FILTERS
filters, 6C3885, onto the bottom of the
X-ray tube.
TAPE
H187_2600ACA
H187_2594AC
Important
The help of a RT is necessary for this
procedure.
4 Use the following values for the first set

up of the X-ray equipment:
• 28 kVp
• 80 mAs
PATIENT
SUPPORT
Note
The value above for the mAs is a
recommended starting value.
6.0 cm
(2.4 in.) 5 Set the Target/Filter to Mo/Mo.
edge
6 Place the dosimeter:
• On the patient support
H187_2601GCA
DOSIMETER
H187_2601GC
• 6.0 cm (2.4 in.) from the edge
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20.0m = 3300 CV GenRaD Calibration
10.0m = 3000 CV GenRaD Flat/Phantom
LCD DISPLAY
F m = 3000 CV Mammo Calibration
OF m = 2700 CV Mammo Flat/Phantom
ON
POWER
SWITCH
READ/RESET H187_2598BCA
SWITCH H187_2598BC
7 Move the power switch on the dosimeter to the ON position.

8 Press the READ/RESET switch.
9 Check that 0.00 displays on the LCD display.
11 Record:
• Value displayed on the LCD display of the dosimeter
• Value recorded next to Mammo Flat/Phantom on the label
12 Is the value displayed ± 10% of the Mammo Flat/Phantom value recorded on the label?
Yes No
Advance to Step 17. Continue with Step 13 - Step 16.
13 Press the RESET switch.
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51 of 128 Greater than 10% less than the Mammo Greater than 10% more than the Mammo
Calibration value on the label? Calibration value on the label?
a. Ask the RT to increase the mAs setting a. Ask the RT to decrease the mAs setting
on the X-ray equipment. on the X-ray equipment.
b. Continue with Step 15. b. Continue with Step 15.
16 Is the value displayed ± 10% of the Mammo Flat/Phantom value recorded on the label?
Yes No
Continue with Step 17. a. Do Step 13 - Step 16 again.
b. Or, if you cannot obtain the correct value after 3
times, record the closest value.
c. Continue with Step 17.
17 Record:
• Number from the LCD display
• Setting for the X-ray equipment to achieve the correct value in Step 15
– 28 kVp
– __ mAs
18 Ask the RT to expose the dosimeter 3 times to check that the values remain within
± 0.5 of the value that you recorded in Step 17.
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Important
You must use one cassette for each size and type of cassette at the customer site.
Example:
• 24 x 30 - size
• EHR - type
Frequency Test
Each month Do the following procedures:
• Doing the Phantom Image Test Using EHR Cassettes on
Page 53
• Doing the Flat Field Image Test Using EHR Cassettes on
Page 59
• Doing the Erase Image Test Using EHR Cassettes on Page 64
• Doing the System Noise Test Using EHR Cassettes on Page 68
• Cleaning and Checking the Cassettes on Page 13
Each year Do the following procedures for every cassette at the customer site:
• Recording the Condition and ID Number of the Cassette
• Doing the Test for the Cassettes Using EHR Cassettes
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Important
X-RAY
TUBE • The time between exposing each
2 ALUMINUM at the customer site:
FILTERS
– 24 x 30 EHR
– 18 x 24 EHR
TAPE 1 Place the 2 aluminum filters onto the

bottom of the X-ray tube.
2 If necessary, adhere the filters to the
H187_2600ACA
H187_2594AC
bottom of the X-ray tube with tape.
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54 of 128 X-RAY TUBE SYSTEMS with RAISED EDGE
TUBE 2.0 cm SHIMS

SIDE (.79 in.) RAISED
Maximum CASSETTE
EDGE
PHANTOM
PLATE
CHEST WALL
EDGE
CHEST WALL
PATIENT
EDGE
RAISED EDGE SUPPORT
H187_2606BCA PATIENT
H187_2606BC
SUPPORT CASSETTE
Important
• Some systems have a raised edge at the tube side.
• If your system has a raised edge that prevents the cassette from being placed on the
patient support correctly, you can use:
– Paper material for shims to raise the cassette to the height of the raised edge no more
than 2.0 cm (0.79 in.)
– 18 x 24 size cassette with the 24 x 30 patient support
• The test fails if the cassette is:
– Placed off the chest wall edge of the patient support
– Not level
– Placed more than 2.0 cm (0.79 in.) above the patient support
3 Place the cassette onto the patient support with the chest wall edge even with the chest
wall edge of the patient support.
4 Place the phantom plate on top of the cassette.
23JAN09
SM4364-2 5 Using the settings from Step 17 on Page 51, ask the RT to expose the cassette.
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55 of 128 6 Every 2 minutes, do Step 1 - Step 2 for each of the cassettes.
7 From the main menu, touch:
• Service Functions
• Next
9 Touch Phantom Image Test.

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Important
appears.
Note
The Processing Image message appears.
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PASS amber The values are within the specification limit but almost at the limit.
FAIL red The values are not within the specification limit. For possible causes
and actions see:
• Pixel Size Subtest on Page 82.
• Aspect Ratio Subtest on Page 84.
• Scan Linearity Subtest on Page 85.
• Exposure Response Subtest on Page 86.
• Noise Subtest on Page 88.
• MTF Subtest on Page 90.
• Pixel Position Subtest on Page 92.
N/A violet The cassette did not have a phantom image on the cassette or was
not exposed correctly.
Note

14 Do Step 4 - Step 13 for one cassette of each size and type at the customer site.
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15 Click:
• Phantom Image Logs
Note
The Phantom Image Test screen appears in the window.
16 Use the Phantom Image Test screen to make an evaluation of the test results.
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SM4364-2 Doing the Flat Field Image Test Using EHR Cassettes
Page
59 of 128 1 Place the 2 aluminum filters onto the
X-RAY bottom of the X-ray tube.
TUBE
2 ALUMINUM
FILTERS
TAPE
H187_2600ACA
H187_2594AC
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X-RAY TUBE
TUBE 2.0 cm SHIMS

CASSETTE
Maximum EDGE
CHEST WALL
EDGE
CHEST WALL
PATIENT
EDGE
RAISED EDGE SUPPORT
H187_2605BC
SUPPORT CASSETTE
Important
than 2.0 cm (0.79 in.)
– 18 x 24 cassette with the 24 x 30 patient support
– Not level
23JAN09
SM4364-2 4 Using the settings from Step 17 on Page 51, ask the RT to expose the cassette.
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61 of 128 5 Every 2 minutes, do Step 1 - Step 4 for each of the cassettes.
Important
Be careful to load the correct cassette. If the cassette does not have the correct image,
N/A appears.
8 When the Load Cassette... message appears, load the cassette.
Note
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and actions see:
• Line Position Subtest on Page 96.
• Banding Subtest on Page 97.
• Chatter Subtest on Page 98.
N/A violet The cassette did not have a flat field image on the cassette.
Note

12 Do Step 3 - Step 11 for one of each size of cassette at the customer site.
13 Click:
• Flat Field Image Logs
Note
The Flat Field Image Test screen appears in the window.
23JAN09
SM4364-2 14 Use the Flat Field Image Test screen to make an evaluation of the test results.
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63 of 128 15 To determine the file name for each cassette, see Storing the Image Files.
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Important
• Use erased cassettes for this test.
• Use one cassette for each size and type at the customer site:
– 24 x 30 EHR
– 18 x 24 EHR
1 Touch Erased Image Test.

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Important
Note
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limit.
possible causes and actions, see Erase Subtest on
Page 100.
Note

6 Do Step 1 - Step 4 for each size of cassette.
7 Click:
• Erased Image Logs
Note
The Erase Image Test screen appears in the window.
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8 Use the Erase Image Test screen to make an evaluation of the test results.
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Important
You must use an erased 18 x 24 EHR cassette for this test.
1 Touch System Noise Test.
Important

Note
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limit.
possible causes and actions see System Noise Subtest
on Page 101.
Note

5 Click:
• TRANSFER DATA
6 Select System Noise Logs.
Note
The System Noise Test screen appears in the window.
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7 Use the System Noise Test screen to make an evaluation of the test results.
23JAN09
SM4364-2 Recording the Condition and ID No. of the Cassette
Page
72 of 128 CR 500 SYSTEM CASSETTE
open close CASSETTE ID No.
LATCH
DE
SI
BE
TU
E
K
T
A
PHOSPHOR SCREEN ID No. S

C
A
N
H195_1123BCA
H195_1123BC
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73 of 128 ID No. CASSETTE Important
Do the following procedure on each cassette
at the customer site.
1 Record on the Checklist for the

Cassettes:
de
Si
be
Tu
• Cassette ID No.
• Size
PLATE
• Type
CASSETTE ID No.
e
Sid
be
PHOSPHOR
Tu
LATCH SCREEN
• Scratches
• Marks
• Damage
3 Record any damage on the Checklist
for the Cassettes.
H187_2568GCC
H187_2568GC the phosphor screen.
5 Remove the phosphor screen from the
cassette.
6 Record the ID no. of the phosphor
screen on the Checklist for the
Cassettes.
• Scratches
• Marks
• Damage
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a. Return the cassette to Carestream a. Record the damage on the Checklist
Health to be repaired. for the Cassettes.
b. Do Step 1 - Step 8 again using another b. Continue with Step 9.
cassette.
9 Do Cleaning and Checking the Cassettes.
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Important
The following tests must be completed before starting this test:
• Doing the Phantom Image Test Using EHR Cassettes on Page 53
• Doing the Flat Field Image Test Using EHR Cassettes on Page 59
1 From the main menu, click:

• Key Operator Functions
• CASSETTE TEST
Important
• The time between exposing each cassette and running the test for that cassette must be 5
minutes.
• Do this test for each cassette at the customer site.
2 Place the 2 aluminum filters onto the

X-RAY
TUBE
bottom of the X-ray tube.
2 ALUMINUM
FILTERS
TAPE
H187_2600ACA
H187_2594AC
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76 of 128 X-RAY TUBE
TUBE 2.0 cm SHIMS

CASSETTE
Maximum EDGE
CHEST WALL
EDGE
CHEST WALL
PATIENT
EDGE
RAISED EDGE SUPPORT
H187_2605BC
SUPPORT CASSETTE
Important
than 2.0 cm (0.79 in.)
– 18 x 24 cassette with the 24 x 30 patient support
– Not level
23JAN09
SM4364-2 6 Every 2 minutes, do Step 4 - Step 5 for each of the cassettes.
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77 of 128 7 Wait 5 minutes after exposing the first cassette.
Important
Be careful to load the correct cassette. If the cassette does not have a flat field image, N/A
appears.
Note
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and actions see:
N/A violet The cassette did not have a flat field image on the cassette.
Note
11 Record the results on the Checklist for the Cassettes.

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SM4364-2 Storing the Image Files
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79 of 128 The images are stored under the file name YYYYMMDDhhmmss_CassetteID.raw.
YYYY year 2004 - YYYY

MM month 01 - 12
DD day of the month 01 - 31
hh hour 00 - 23
mm minute 00 - 59
ss second 00 - 59
CassetteID - 10 digit digit 1 9
number for the digit 2 speed of • 1 = 136 - general purpose
CASSETTE. cassette • 2 = 68 - high resolution
• 3 = 135
digits size of cassette • 01 = 18 x 24 cm
3-4 • 02 = 24 x 30 cm
• 03 = 35 x 35 cm
• 04 = 35 x 43 cm
• 05 = 35 x 43 cm LLI
• 08 = 18 x 24 cm EHR
• 09 = 24 x 30 cm EHR
digit 5 CR System • 0 = CR 800/900/825/850/950/975
Systems and Classic/Elite CR
System
• 1 - 4 = LLI position 1, 2, 3, and 4
• 5 = CR 500 SYSTEM
digit 6 serial number for • 000000 - 999999
each cassette • 00000 - 99999 EHR
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Important
For EHR cassettes, you must have a dosimeter rated for 28 kV.
Exposure GEN RAD EHR

Nominal Exposure 10.0 mR 50.0 mR
Average Measured Exposure mR mR
Standard Deviation of Measures mR mR
Exposures
Cassette ID No.:
Screen ID No.: Size: Type:
Exposure Index: Flat Field Test:
Visual Inspection:
Cassette ID No.:
Visual Inspection:
Cassette ID No.:
Visual Inspection:
Cassette ID No.:
Visual Inspection:
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SM4364-2 Using the Diagnostics
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81 of 128 After each test completes, the Total Quality Tool displays the results of the test. For each test,
5 results are possible:
Result Description BUTTON Color Action

Green The values are within PASS green Advance to the next test.
PASS the specification limit.
Amber The values are within PASS amber a. Do an evaluation of the
PASS the specification limit results.
but almost at the limit. b. If necessary, see
Diagnostic Tests.
FAIL The values are not FAIL red See Diagnostic Tests for
within the specification possible causes and actions
limit. for the failure.
N/A The test was not N/A violet a. Insert the correct
completed because you cassette.
inserted the wrong b. Do the test again.
cassette.
READY The test was not READY gray Do the test again.
completed.
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82 of 128 Phantom Image Test
Pixel Size Subtest
Important
• For the Warning and Fail values, see Tables 1 and 2 on Page 103 - Page 105.
• If a test indicates a low fail percentage, you must check the collimation.
• If a test indicates a high fail percentage, you must check that the L-brackets are installed
correctly.
• If a test indicates a fail percentage, you must:
– Check that the phantom is correctly exposed and not under-collimated.
– Check for defects in the image.
– Do the test again.
The following table describes the necessary action to correct fail tolerance values.
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83 of 128
Pixel Size Error All Check:
is Fast • Scan Calibration for your corresponding system
• Collimation
• Galvo
– Hardware adjustments
– Electrical adjustments
• Galvo plots for spikes
Pixel Size Error All • Check the slow scan:
is Slow – Hardware adjustments
– Current and Velocity Test
• Do the adjustments for the intermediate plate for your
corresponding CR System.
800/900 Do Squaring the EXTRACTION BAR in the Adjustments
and Replacements.
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Important
• If a test indicates a low fail percentage, you must check the collimation.
• If a test indicates a high fail percentage, you must check that the L-brackets are installed
correctly.
Possible Cause CR SYSTEM Action

Aspect Ratio All • Check the galvo electrical adjustments
Error: • Check the slow scan:
• Left
• Right
• Middle
• Average
• Do:
– Calibration procedure for your CR System
– Adjustments for the intermediate plate for your
corresponding CR System
CR 800/900 Do Squaring the EXTRACTION BAR in the
Systems only Adjustments and Replacements.
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Important

Fast Scan Speed All • Check the galvo:
Error – Hardware adjustments
• Do the calibration procedure for your CR System.
Slow Scan All • Check the slow scan:
Speed Error – Hardware adjustments
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SM4364-2 Exposure Response Subtest
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Important
– Check that the exposure conditions are correct.
– Check the screen. If the screen has discolored, repeat the test with a second cassette.
– Check that you are using the correct size phantom and that it is seated correctly on
the cassette.
– Check that the cassette is fully erased.
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Mid- or low-exposure All Check for high kVp
results are failures
and percentages are
high.
Mid- or low-exposure All • Check:
results are failures – For low kVp
and percentages are
low. – Light leak
– Customer’s X-ray unit
– Lead shield is under cassette for GEN RAD
only
• Expose the phantom image again. See:
– Cleaning and Checking the Cassettes
– Preparing the Equipment Using GEN RAD
Cassettes
– Doing the Phantom Image Test Using GEN
RAD Cassettes on Page 24
• Do:
– Calibration procedure for your CR System
– Fold mirror adjustments for your CR System
• Use SPECTOGRADE Acetone, 1C8068, to clean:
– Top and bottom of the F-Theta lens
– All the lenses
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Important
– Check that the exposure conditions are correct.
– Inspect the screen. If the screen has discolored, repeat the test with a another
cassette.
– Check that you are using the correct size phantom and that it is seated correctly on
the cassette.

Noise at high All Check:
percentage • For electronic problems
• PMT
• PMT board
• For light leak
• Covers
• Grounds
• Noise at high pass All Check kVp.
• Noise mid and low
failures
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Page
89 of 128 High-, mid- and/or All • Check mR.
low-exposure results • Do the calibration procedure for
are failures.
your CR System.
• Do the procedure Laser Power in
the Diagnostics.
• Use SPECTOGRADE Acetone,
1C8068, to clean:
– Top and bottom of the F-Theta
lens
– All the lenses
• Install a new PMT/DAS board.
• Tighten the screws for the
electrical sheilds and ground
wires.
CR 800/900 Check that the nosepiece is installed
Systems correctly.
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Important
– Inspect the screen. If the screen has discolored, repeat the test with a another
cassette.
– Check that you are using the correct size phantom and that it is oriented correctly on
the cassette.
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The CR All • Check for:
System is – The wrong spot size on screen
malfunctioning.
– Laser is out of focus
• Check the galvo:
• Do the fold mirror adjustments for your CR System.
• Look for optical problems
• Use SPECTOGRADE Acetone, 1C8068, to clean:
– Top and bottom of the F-Theta lens
– All the lenses
– Beam splitter
The galvo All Check the galvo:
system is • Hardware adjustments
malfunctioning. • Electrical adjustments
CR 800/900 Check that the laser is installed correctly on the locator pins.
Systems
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Important

The galvo system All Check the galvo:
is malfunctioning. • Hardware adjustments
• Electrical adjustments
Systems only Adjustments and Replacements.
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Overscan Subtest
Important
– Check the X-ray heel effect.

The exposure is All • Check that the phantom is correctly exposed.
under-collimated • Do the calibration procedure for your CR System.
Extraction bar All Do the adjustment procedure for the extraction bar
home position home position for your system.
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Important
– Check the X-ray heel effect.

Wrong exposure All Expose the flat field image again. See:
for flat field • Cleaning and Checking the Cassettes
image.
• Preparing the Equipment Using GEN RAD
Cassettes
• Doing the Flat Field Image Test Using GEN RAD
Cassettes
Phosphor screen All Check:
is dirty. • Image for defects
• Screen
• For artifacts and yellowing
The X-ray All a. Check the X-ray equipment.
equipment is
b. If necessary, use new X-ray equipment.
malfunctioning.
c. Do Flat field Test using 5 mR.
d. Rotate the screen 180 degrees.
e. Expose the screen again using 5 mR.
f. Scan the cassette.
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95 of 128 • The plate All Do the procedures in the Adjustments and
transport is Replacements:
not in • Plate Guide Rollers
adjustment. • Plate Guide Fingers
• Horizontal • Plate Positioning Ay
streaks
The nosepiece CR 800/900 a. Check that the nosepiece is installed correctly.
is not installed Systems only b. If necessary, install the nosepiece again.
correctly.
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Important
– Check that the exposure conditions are correct:

The galvo system All Check the galvo:
is malfunctioning. • Hardware adjustments
• Electrical adjustments
Air flow turbulence All Check:
in the collector • Air baffles
assembly. • Covers
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Important
For the Warning and Fail values, see Tables 1 and 2 on Page 103 - Page 105.

The plate transport All Do the following procedures in the corresponding
is not in system’s Adjustments and Replacements:
adjustment. • Plate Guide Rollers
• Plate Guide Fingers
• Plate Positioning Ay
CR 500 ---
System
The speed of the All Check the slow scan:
slow scan is not • Hardware adjustments
correct. • Electrical adjustments
• Current and Velocity Test
CR 500 ---
System
The extraction bar CR 800/900 Squaring the EXTRACTION BAR in the Adjustments
is not at 90 Systems only and Replacements.
degrees with the
slow scan.
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Important

Slow scan assy is All • Clean the slow scan rails
malfunctioning. with isopropyl alcohol.
• Apply lubricant to the slow
scan rails.
• Do preventive maintenance
to the slow scan assy.
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Important
– Check for streaks or lines on the cassette.
– Clean the screen; look for scratches.

The light collection All • Use SPECTOGRADE Acetone, 1C8068,
lenses are dirty. to clean:
Note – Top and bottom of the F-Theta lens
The light collection – All of the lenses
lenses cause a failure in
the slow scan code • Check:
values. – For light leak
– Baffles
– Plate handling
– Cassette handling
CR 850/950/975 Check that the isolation cushions are in place.
Systems only
Systems only corresponding system’s Adjustments and
Replacements.
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Erase Subtest
Important
– Check that screen is erased.
– Check that there are no bright light sources near the CR System.

The erase subsystem is All a. Do the procedure AutoLooper in
malfunctioning. the Diagnostics.
b. Check that all erase lamps are
energized during the erase cycle.
Light in the cabinet. All • Check the afterglow baffle.
• Do the procedure Light Test in
the Diagnostics.
The cassette has a All a. Erase the cassette.
residual image. b. Check the PMT assy.
c. Do the test again.
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System Noise Subtest
Important
– Check that screen is erased.
– Check that there are no bright light sources near the CR System.

Light in the cabinet. All Do the procedure Light Test in the
Diagnostics,
The PMTs are All a. Check the connections to the PMT/DAS
malfunctioning. board.
b. Check the voltage to the PMT/DAS
board.
c. If necessary, install a new PMT/DAS
BOARD.
The PMT board is All Install a new PMT board.
malfunctioning.
The laser has low All Do the procedure LASER Power in the
power. Diagnostics.
The high-voltage All a. Check the voltage from the high-voltage
power supply on the power supply on the PMT/DAS board.
PMT/DAS board is b. If necessary, install a new PMT/DAS
malfunctioning. board.
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Field Uniformity Subtest
Important

The phosphor screen is All Do the procedure Cleaning and
dirty. Checking the Cassettes.
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SM4364-2 Subtest Warning and Fail Values
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103 of 128 The following table describes the subtest Warning and Fail values.
Table 1 Warning and Fail Values for the GP CASSETTES

80 kVp GEN RAD Technique
Subtest 35 x 43 35 x 35 30 x 15 24 x 30 24 x 18
Notes
GP GP GP GP GP
Phantom Image Test
Pixel Size Error Fast 1.19 - 1.48 1.19 - 1.48 1.74 - 2.17 1.74 - 2.58 2.06 - 2.58 max.abs.%
Pixel Size Error Slow 0.90 / 1.00 0.90 / 1.00 0.90 / 1.00 0.90 / 1.00 0.90 / 1.00 max.abs.%
Aspect Ratio Error Left 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 max.abs.%
Aspect Ratio Error Middle 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 max.abs.%
Aspect Ratio Error Right 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 max.abs.%
Aspect Ratio Error Average 1.8 / 2.0 1.8 / 2.0 1.8 / 2.0 1.8 / 2.0 1.8 / 2.0 max.abs.%
Fast-Scan Speed Error 1.45 - 1.7 1.45 - 1.7 1.45 - 1.7 1.45 - 1.7 2.25 - 2.0 max.abs.%
Slow-Scan Speed Error 0.30 - 0.40 0.30 - 0.40 0.40 - 0.50 0.40 - 0.50 0.50 - 0.60 max.abs.%
Low Exposure Response 1224.2 1224.2 1329.0 1224.2 1224.2 Reference
±100 ±100 ±100 +±100 ±100 only
Low Exposure Noise 18.4 - 19.8 18.4 - 19.8 18.5 - 19.8 18.5 - 19.8 19.2 - 20.6 max
Mid Exposure Response 2338.8 2338.8 2338.8 2338.8 2338.8 Reference
±100 ±100 ±100 ±100 ±100 only
Mid Exposure Noise 6.1 - 6.3 6.1 - 6.3 6.6 - 6.8 6.6 - 6.8 7.0 - 7.0 max
High Exposure Response 3000.0 3000.0 3000.0 3000.0 3000.0 Reference
±100 ±100 ±100 ±100 ±100 only
High Exposure Noise 4.6 - 4.8 4.6 - 4.8 4.9 - 5.0 4.9 - 5.0 5.1 - 5.3 max
Fast-Scan MTF @ 50% 35.8 - 34.2 35.8 - 34.2 22.4 - 21.7 22.4 - 21.7 14.8 - 12.0 min.%
Fast-Scan MTF @ 95% 7.3 - 6.4 7.3 - 6.4 4.2 - 3.8 4.2 - 3.8 5.1 - 2.0 min.%
Nyquist
Slow-Scan MTF @ 50% 37.1 - 35.4 37.1 - 35.4 22.1 - 21.3 22.1 - 21.3 16.0 - 14.0 min.%
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Notes
GP GP GP GP GP
Slow-Scan MTF @ 95% 11.9 - 10.7 11.9 - 10.7 5.2 - 4.6 5.2 - 4.6 4.0 - 3.0 min.%
Nyquist
Pixel Position RMS 0.08 - 0.09 0.08 - 0.09 0.13 - 0.15 0.13 - 0.15 0.17 - 0.19 max
System Noise Test
Fast-Scan System Noise 2.40E-06/ 2.40E-06/ 1.20E-06/ 1.20E-06/ 8.80E-07/ max
3.00E-06 3.00E-06 1.50E-06 1.50E-06 1.10E-06
Slow-Scan System Noise 2.40E-06/ 2.40E-06/ 1.20E-06/ 1.20E-06/ 8.80E-07/ max
3.00E-06 3.00E-06 1.50E-06 1.50E-06 1.10E-06
Overall System Noise 8.00E-05/ 8.00E-05/ 7.28E-05/ 7.28E-05/ 5.60E-05/ max
1.00E-04 1.00E-04 9.10E-05 9.10E-05 7.00E-05
Flat Field Image Test
Field Uniformity Error 75.0 75.0 75.0 75.0 75.0 max
Line Position Noise RMS 2.6 - 3.2 2.6 - 3.2 2.7 - 3.4 2.7 - 3.4 3.1 - 3.9 max
Slow-Scan Banding 2.5 - 3.5 2.5 - 3.5 2.5 - 4.0 3.0 - 4.0 3.0 - 4.0 max
Slow-Scan Chatter 0 0 0 0 0 max
Fast-Scan Streak 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 max. abs
Slow-Scan Streak 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 max
Erase Image Test
Erased Residual 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 max
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SM4364-2 Table 2 Warning and Fail Values for the HR and EHR CASSETTES
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80 kVp GEN RAD Technique
Technique
Subtest
30 x 24 24 x 30 18 x 24 18 x 24 24 x 30
Notes
HR HR HR EHR EHR
Phantom Image Test
Pixel Size Error Fast 2.06 - 2.58 1.74 - 2.17 2.06 - 2.58 2.06 - 2.58 2.06 - 2.58 max.abs.%
Pixel Size Error Slow 0.90 / 0.50 0.90 / 0.50 0.90 / 0.50 0.90 / 1.00 0.90 / 1.00 max.abs.%
Aspect Ratio Error Left 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 max.abs.%
Aspect Ratio Error Middle 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 max.abs.%
Aspect Ratio Error Right 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0 max.abs.%
Aspect Ratio Error Average 1.8 / 2.0 1.8 / 2.0 1.8 / 2.0 1.8 / 2.0 1.8 / 2.0 max.abs.%
Fast-Scan Speed Error 2.0 - 2.25 1.45 - 1.7 2.0 - 2.25 2.0 - 2.25 1.45 - 1.7 max.abs.%
Slow-Scan Speed Error 0.50 - 0.60 0.40 - 0.50 0.50 - 0.60 0.50 - 0.60 0.40 - 0.50 max.abs.%
Low Exposure Response 1187.4 1013.6 1013.6 1510.0 1510.0 Reference
±100 ±100 ±100 ±100 ±100 only
Low Exposure Noise 30.6 - 33.3 30.6 - 33.3 30.6 - 33.3 16.0 - 18.0 16.0 - 18.0 max
Mid Exposure Response 2038.0 2038.0 2038.0 2235.0 2235.0 Reference
±100 ±100 ±100 ±100 ±100 only
Mid Exposure Noise 9.7 - 9.8 9.7 - 9.8 9.7 - 9.8 8.0 - 9.0 8.0 - 9.0 max
High Exposure Response 2700.0 2700.0 2700.0 2675.0 2675.0 Reference
±100 ±100 ±100 ±100 ±100 only
High Exposure Noise 5.9 - 6.1 5.7 - 5.8 5.9 - 6.1 5.5 - 6.0 5.5 - 6.0 max
Fast-Scan MTF @ 50% 28.6 - 27.6 38.3 - 37.4 28.6 - 27.6 8.0 - 7.0 8.0 - 7.0 min.%
Fast-Scan MTF 8 IP/mm% --- --- --- 2.0 2.0 min.%
Fast-Scan MTF @ 95% 3.9 - 3.4 6.7 - 6.1 3.9 - 3.4 --- --- min.%
Nyquist
Slow-Scan MTF @ 50% 24.2 - 22.7 34.0 - 32.5 24.2 - 22.7 7.5 - 7.0 7.5 - 7.0 min.%
Slow-Scan MTF 8 IP/mm% --- --- --- 3.0 3.0 min.%
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Subtest
30 x 24 24 x 30 18 x 24 18 x 24 24 x 30
Notes
HR HR HR EHR EHR
Slow-Scan MTF @ 95% 4.9 - 4.1 9.3 - 8.4 4.9 - 4.1 --- --- min.%
Nyquist
Pixel Position RMS 0.17 - 0.19 0.17 - 0.19 0.17 - 0.19 0.25 0.25 max
System Noise Test
Fast-Scan System Noise 8.80E-07/ 1.20E-06/ 8.80E-07/ 8.80E-07/ 8.80E-07/ max
1.10E-06 1.50E-06 1.10E-06 1.10E-06 1.10E-06
Slow-Scan System Noise 8.80E-07/ 1.20E-06/ 8.80E-07/ 8.80E-07/ 8.80E-07/ max
1.10E-06 1.50E-06 1.10E-06 1.10E-06 1.10E-06
Overall System Noise 5.60E-05/ 7.28E-05/ 5.60E-05/ 5.60E-05/ 5.60E-05/ max
7.00E-05 9.10E-05 7.00E-05 7.00E-05 7.00E-05
Flat Field Image Test
Overscan --- --- --- 1.0 - 4.0 / 1.0 - 4.0 / minimum
0.5 - 4.5 0.5 - 4.5 maximum
Field Uniformity Error 75.0 75.0 75.0 75.0 75.0 max
Line Position Noise RMS 4.6 - 5.9 4.1 - 5.1 4.6 - 5.9 4.6 - 5.9 4.6 - 5.9 max
Slow-Scan Banding 3.0 - 4.0 3.0 - 4.0 3.0 - 4.0 3.0 - 4.0 3.0 - 4.0 max
Slow-Scan Chatter 0 0 0 6.0 - 7.0 6.0 - 7.0 max
Fast-Scan Streak 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 max. abs
Slow-Scan Streak 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 max
Erase Image Test
Erased Residual 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 max
SERVICE MANUAL Theory
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Phantom Image Description
GEN RAD Phantom
REFERENCE
MARKERS
SQUARES 18 x 24 cm
24 x 30 cm
35 x 43 cm
35 x 35 cm
15 x 30 cm
H186_8035HCA
H186_8035HC
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Chest Wall Kodak Direct View

18x24 TQT FOR MAMMOGRAPHY
PN: 5H8253 REV A
REFERENCE
MARKERS
SLOW
SQUARES SCAN
Kodak Direct View

Chest Wall
PN: 5H8253 REV A
H187_2585GC
The large squares in the center of the phantom image are used in the Exposure Response,
MTF, and Pixel Placement subtests.
The code value is the value of each pixel of a digital image.
The direction of the fast scan is the direction parallel to the laser scanning motion and at 90
degrees to the direction in which the phosphor plate is removed from the cassette.
The direction of the slow scan is the direction 90 degrees to the laser scanning motion and
parallel to the direction in which the phosphor plate is removed from the cassette.
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last REFERENCE MARKER
first REFERENCE MARKER
FAST SCAN PN: 5H8253 REV A
SLOW
SCAN
Kodak Direct View

Chest Wall
PN: 5H8253 REV A
H177_9002GCA PHANTOM IMAGE

H177_9002GC last REFERENCE MARKER H187_2585GC
The Pixel Size subtest measures the distance between reference markers on the phantom
image in both the direction of the fast scan and the slow scan. The Total Quality TooL
compares the measured distances to the expected values.
In high-quality images, the measurements of the image must match the measurements of the
item. This test checks that:
• Magnification factor is correct
• Distances are measured correctly in the images displayed on the screen
The X-ray equipment exposes reference markers onto the phantom image at
10 mR ± 0.2 mR.
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110 of 128 • Measures the distance between all of the reference markers in both the direction of the
fast scan and the slow scan
• Compares the measured values with the expected values
• Displays the difference between the expected and the measured values in both the
direction of the fast scan and the slow scan
Pixel Size is the average center-to-center distance between pixels. Image segmentation
methods are used to automatically detect the location of the edges of the apertures along the
top, bottom, right, and left of the phantom test image. For each side of the image, a linear
least-squares fit of the detected locations is made to the known relative locations of the
edges. The average slope obtained for the top and bottom rows of apertures measures the
average Fast Scan Pixel Size, and the average slope obtained for the left and right columns
of apertures measures the Average Slow Scan Pixel Spacing.
Pixel Size is reported as a percentage deviation in Pixel Size Error Fast and Pixel Size Error
Slow.
Important
If a test indicates a fail percentage, you must:
• Check that the phantom is correctly exposed and not under-collimated.
• Do the test again.
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PHANTOM
IMAGE Chest Wall Kodak Direct View
PN: 5H8253 REV A
Kodak Direct View

Chest Wall
PN: 5H8253 REV A
left middle right

H187_2585GC
REFERENCE MARKER
H177_9003GCA
H177_9003GC
The Aspect Ratio subtest compares the values from the Pixel Size subtest, in the direction of
the slow scan, to the local distance between the reference markers in the direction of the fast
scan.
item. This test checks that the:
• Magnification factor is correct in both the direction of the fast scan and the slow scan
• Distances are measured correctly in the images displayed on the screen
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The Total Quality Tool:
• Measures the distances between the reference markers in the direction of the fast scan:
– Left - distance between the first and third reference markers
– Middle - distance between the two reference markers on each side of the center
– Right - distance between the first and third reference markers from the end
• Divides the value from the Pixel Size subtest in the direction of the slow scan by the left,
middle, and right values to calculate the:
– Aspect Ratio Error Left
– Aspect Ratio Error Middle
– Aspect Ratio Error Right
• Divides the value from the Pixel Size subtest in the direction of the slow scan by the value
in the direction of the fast scan to calculate the Aspect Ratio Error Average
• Displays the difference between the measured and expected values for the left, middle,
right, and average
The pixel Aspect Ratio is calculated for the left side, the middle, and the right side of the
scan lines in the fast-scan direction. The local Fast Scan Pixel Size is measured by center-to-
center distances between the apertures in the phantom test plate. For the left side, the first
and third apertures are used; for the center, apertures on either side of the center are used;
and for the right side, the first and third apertures from the end of the scan line are used. The
Aspect Ratio is then computed as the ratio of the Average Slow Scan Pixel Size to the Local
Fast-Scan Pixel Size. The Aspect Ratio Error is the percentage deviation from the Designed
Aspect Ratio, Unity, for the left, middle and right sides of the image. The Average Aspect
Ratio Error is computed as the ratio of the Average Slow Scan Pixel Size to the Average
Fast-Scan Pixel Size.
Aspect Ratio is reported as the Aspect Ratio Error Left, Aspect Ratio Error Middle, Aspect
Ratio Error Right, Aspect Ratio Error Average. Each expressed as a percentage of the
Designed Aspect Ratio.
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REFERENCE MARKER Chest Wall Kodak Direct View

PN: 5H8253 REV A
Kodak Direct View

Chest Wall
PN: 5H8253 REV A
H187_2585GC

H177_9004GC
The Scan Linearity subtest measures the difference between the expected position and the
measured position of some reference markers.
item. This test checks that the:
• Magnification factor is correct in both the direction of the fast scan and the slow scan.
• Distances are measured correctly in the images displayed on the screen.
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• Measures the position of some reference markers
• Compares the difference between the measured and expected positions
Scan Linearity analysis begins with the measurement of the deviation of the aperture
locations from their expected locations based on the linear least-squares fit of the measured
locations used to compute the Pixel Size. From these measurements, the variation in scan
speed with position is calculated for each direction. The deviation from Scan Linearity is
calculated as the maximum deviation of the scan speed from the average speed. The Fast
Scan Speed Error and the Slow Scan Speed Error are expressed as a percentage of the
average speed. This measure of Scan Linearity represents the maximum-possible percentage
error in length measurements that could be made by using mean pixel spacing values.
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2 SQUARES large
SQUARE
PN: 5H8253 REV A
Kodak Direct View

Chest Wall
PN: 5H8253 REV A
2.0 x 2.0 cm H187_2585GC

PHANTOM (0.8 x 0.8 in.) area
H177_9005GCA
H177_9005GC IMAGE
The Exposure Latitude subtest measures the response of the system to 3 exposure values.
This is the first of the subtests of the Total Quality Tool, because all of the other subtests use
the code values from this subtest.
The Exposure Latitude subtest determines if the code value at each pixel on the phantom
image reflects the exposure.
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116 of 128 Computed Radiography has a requirement that the code value at each pixel accurately
reflects the X-ray exposure at that location. CR Systems produce raw code values that are
linearly related to the logarithm of X-ray exposure. One of the most important steps in quality
control testing is to check the large-area exposure response linearity, since all other tests will
be done in terms of these code values.
• The large square in the center of the phantom image has low attenuation. The exposure
level is 10.0 mR.
• The 2 squares above and to the left of the large square have a medium level of
attenuation. The exposure level is 2.11 mR.
• The smaller squares below and to the right of the large square have a high level of
Areas to the left and right of the central square have a middle value of attenuation. In each of
these areas, the average of the code values in a square 2.0 x 2.0 cm is computed. The
expected attenuation of the phantom test plate is used to predict the exposure response for
these 3 levels of attenuation under the specified X-ray beam conditions.
Important
• In some versions of the Total Quality Tool, the value for the Exposure Latitude subtest is
recorded as the difference from the expected value.
• The difference must be within ±100 code values of the Expected Value for each size of
cassette.
The error in the average code value for each of the three levels of attenuation is reported in
the CR Mammography Total Quality Tool:
• Low-Exposure Response Error
• Mid-Exposure Response Error
• High-Exposure Response Error
These are compared with the expected code values based on the predicted attenuation of the
test phantom.
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2 SQUARES large
SQUARE
PN: 5H8253 REV A
Kodak Direct View

Chest Wall
PN: 5H8253 REV A
2.0 x 2.0 cm H187_2585GC

PHANTOM (0.8 x 0.8 in.) area
H177_9005GCA
H177_9005GC IMAGE
The Noise Level subtest measures the pixel noise at 3 exposure levels. Pixel noise decreases
that quality of the image.
The X-ray equipment exposes 3 levels of attenuation onto the phantom image:
• The large square in the center of the phantom image has low attenuation. The exposure
level is 10.0 mR.
• The 2 squares above and to the left of the large square have a medium level of
• The smaller squares below and to the right of the large square have a high level of
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SM4364-2 • Measures the average code value for the pixels in a 2.0 x 2.0 cm (0.8 x 0.8 in.) area in
Page each square.
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• Calculates the difference of the average code value for each 5 x 5 pixel area in each
2.0 x 2.0 cm (0.8 x 0.8 in.) area.
The code value of the average of the small areas in each of the 3 squares must be within the
following specification limit.
Image noise depends on factors such as the exposure technique, the performance of the CR
System, the image processing, and the display. Evaluate noise under well-defined exposure
conditions and in a way that is independent of arbitrary image processing and display
choices. Because noise measurements are very sensitive to image artifacts, they normally
have a requirement of specially prepared materials and laboratory conditions. The CR
Mammography Total Quality Tool uses algorithms that distinguish between artifacts and the
underlying noise.
The noise results are reported as the Estimated Mean Pixel Deviation for each of the 3
exposure levels used for the Exposure Response test.
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SM4364-2 MTF Subtest Description
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large
SQUARE Chest Wall Kodak Direct View
PN: 5H8253 REV A
Kodak Direct View

Chest Wall
PN: 5H8253 REV A
2 edges
H187_2585GC
H177_9006GC
The MTF subtest measures the Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) of an image. Some
factors determine the focus and resolution of an image. The MTF subtest determines if the
focus of the system is within the specification limit.
The X-ray equipment exposes 3 squares onto the phantom image. The large square is at an
angle of 3.6 degrees.
TQT measures the MTF value on the 2 edges of the large square at 50% and 95% of the
Nyquist Frequency.
Sharpness is determined by characteristics of the exposing equipment, focal spot size and
shape, off-focus radiation, the exposure geometry, the presence of X-ray scatter,
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SM4364-2 characteristics of the CR System, the laser spot size, light scatter within the phosphor screen,
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The best predictor of the sharpness of the CR System is obtained from measurements of the
Spatial Frequency Response. This measurement is also called the Modulation Transfer
Function. The CR Mammography Total Quality Tool measures MTF automatically. To be a
useful measurement of the CR SYSTEM, it is important to minimize the influences of other
components of the image chain, such as the exposing equipment and the display devices.
Pre-sampling MTF measurements are obtained from the edges of the slightly slanted square
in the middle of the test phantom image. Image segmentation methods are used to
automatically determine the edge locations. The centers of the transition for a series of
adjacent lines are estimated and fit into a straight line. The pixels on each line are then
displaced accordingly, and a sub-pixel representation of the Line Spread Function (LSF) is
obtained. The pre-sampled MTF is computed from the Fourier Transform of the sub-pixel LSF.
MTF is reported at 2 frequencies for each of the 2 scan directions. These frequencies depend
on pixel size. For consistency, the MTF values are reported at 5.15 cy/mm, 50% of Nyquist,
and at 8 cy/mm. The results reported by the CR Mammography Total Quality Tool include the
Fast-Scan MTF @ 8 cy/mm, The Fast-Scan MTF at 50% Of Nyquist, the Slow-Scan
MTF @ 8 cy/mm, and the Slow-Scan MTF @ 50% of Nyquist.
50% Nyquist 95% Nyquist

CASSETTE SIZE Frequency Frequency
(cy/mm) (cy/mm)
35 x 43 cm 1.49 2.68
24 x 30 cm 2.17 3.91
18 x 24 cm 2.58 4.64
The MTF values are recorded at 50% and 95% of the Nyquist Frequency in the direction of
the fast scan and slow scan for each size of cassette.
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SM4364-2 Pixel Position Subtest Description
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large
SQUARE Chest Wall Kodak Direct View
PN: 5H8253 REV A
Kodak Direct View

Chest Wall
PN: 5H8253 REV A
2 edges
H177_9006GCA PHANTOM IMAGE H187_2585GC
H177_9006GC
The Pixel Placement subtest measures any variation in alignment of the pixels in adjacent
lines. Image quality is determined by the correct alignment of the pixels in the direction of the
fast scan.
The X-ray equipment exposes 3 squares onto the phantom image. The large square is at an
angle of 3.6 degree.

• Measures the position of the pixels on the 2 edges of the large square
• Compares the measured pixel position to the expected pixel position
• Calculates the error in a part of the pixel size
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SM4364-2 Flat-Field (Uniform) exposures provide the most stringent subjective test for many common
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be detected with flat-field exposures. Because CR images are read with a scanning laser
beam, the relative timing of data acquisition for each line of data is critical if the pixels are to
be aligned in adjacent lines. Normally this alignment is maintained to a very small fraction of
a pixel. You can detect Sub Pixel Shifts in pixel position between adjacent lines before these
effects become large enough to affect image quality in clinical images.
The linear features that are used for MTF measurements are also used to assess the line-to-
line fluctuation in pixel placement. Image segmentation methods are used to determine
locations of the edges of the central square in the test phantom image. The centers of the
transition for a series of adjacent lines are then estimated from the code values along each
line. These locations are fit to a straight line and the deviations from linearity are computed.
The RMS error of the transition centers from the fitted line is used as a measure of the line-
to-line pixel placement error.
Pixel Position RMS is reported as the RMS error in the line-to-line pixel placement as a
fraction of the Pixel Size.
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SM4364-2 Flat Field Image Test Description
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123 of 128 Computed Radiography has a requirement that the code value at each pixel accurately reflect
the X-ray exposure at each location. Flat field exposures should result in a uniform response
from the CR System. Such exposures provide the most stringent test for many common
image artifacts that occasionally occur in CR Systems. In Computed Radiography, as in all
imaging, image artifacts are a source of noise that can degrade diagnostic quality. Just as
with noise measurements, it is important to evaluate artifacts under well-defined exposure
conditions, and - in a way - is independent of arbitrary image processing and display choices.
Therefore, objective artifact analysis is best done on the raw image data with algorithms that
are specifically designed to be sensitive to each anticipated artifact. Such automated methods
are efficient, reproducible, and precise. While methods based on visual inspection can also
provide useful information, they are necessarily subjective and not generally quantitative.
Note
• The code value is the value of each pixel of a digital image.
• The flat-field image is the uniform image on a cassette made by exposing the cassette at
10.0 mR ± 0.2 mR.
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SM4364-2 Field Uniformity Subtest Description
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124 of 128 The Field Uniformity subtest measures the maximum variation in response to a uniform
exposure. The Field Uniformity subtest uses a uniformly exposed cassette to determine if:
• The code value at each pixel on the image reflects the exposure.
• A uniform exposure provides a uniform response.
• The X-ray equipment exposes a flat field image onto the cassette at 10 mR ± 0.2 mR.
• The Total Quality Tool measures the average code value for each 5 x 5 pixel area of the
image.
• The results are the maximum code value difference between the 5 x 5 pixel areas.
Computed by partitioning the image into an array of 5 x 5 sub-images, the Mean Code Value
of each sub-image is computed.
The Field Uniformity Error is reported as the maximum code value difference between the
sub-images. Pass-fail criteria is based on mean code value deviation of the sub-images
within the typical breast area for the appropriate cassette size.
Line Position Subtest

The Line Position Noise function subtest measures a flat field image for any artifacts caused
by a malfunction of the galvanometer in the direction of the fast scan.
The Line Position Noise Function subtest uses a flat field image to determine if the Code
Value at each pixel on the image reflects the exposure.
• The Total Quality Tool measures excessive noise at the start of any of the fast-scan lines.
• The results are the difference in Code Values of the pixels.
Because the CR reading process is destructive (i.e., removes the signal), randomly
distributed variations from line to line occur in the image. This artifact is most easily observed
at the beginning of fast-scan lines. It is measured in terms of uncorrelated variations in the
average code values at the beginning of each line.
Line Position Noise is reported as a code value representing the RMS pixel variations
associated with wobble in the galvanometer mirror.
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SM4364-2 Banding Subtest Description
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125 of 128 The Banding subtest measures a flat field image for any artifacts caused by a malfunction of
the lead screw in the direction of the slow scan.
Important
Only differences that align with the frequency of the lead screw are measured in this test.
• The Total Quality Tool determines the average code value for the flat field image.
• The Total Quality Tool determines if any lines of pixels are above the average code value
for the flat field image.
• The results are the maximum code value difference between the lines of pixels in the
direction of the slow scan and the average code value for the flat field image caused by
periodic fluctuations in the slow scan direction.
• Slow-Scan Banding is reported as a code value representing the magnitude of pixel
variations with reference to slow-scan velocity.
Chatter Subtest Description

The Slow Scan Chatter subtest measures a flat field image for any artifacts caused by chatter
in the lead screw in the direction of the slow scan.
May result from inadequate lubrication of the lead screw. This results in quasi-periodic
fluctuations in the slow scan direction that are not correlated with the pitch of the slow scan.
Slow-Scan Chatter is reported as a code value representing the magnitude of pixel variations
associated with chatter in the motion of the slow scan ay.
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Important
Only differences that do not align with the frequency of the lead screw are measured in this
test.
• The X-ray equipment exposes a flat field image onto the cassette at 10 mR ± 0.2mR.
• The Total Quality Tool measures the difference in code values between the adjacent lines
of pixels in the direction of the slow scan.
The Slow-Scan Chatter subtest allows no code value differences detected for any size of
cassette.
Streaks Subtest
The Streaks subtest detects random streaks in the direction of either the fast scan or the slow
scan.
Streaks may result from a number of possible causes. Isolated deviations from the
background are analyzed for correlations in the slow-scan and fast-scan directions. Both the
location (pixel or line number) and amplitude (code value) of these are calculated.
The largest magnitude of Slow-Scan Streaks and Fast-Scan Streaks are reported as code
values.
Important
Only differences that are not in all of the lines of pixels are recorded in this subtest.
• The Total Quality Tool measures the difference in code values between the lines of pixels
in the direction of the slow scan and the fast scan.
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SM4364-2 Erased Image Test Description
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127 of 128 The Erase Residual subtest checks for any residual images remaining on the cassette after
the cassette is erased. Any remaining image on the cassette causes artifacts on the current
image. This test checks for:
• Correct operation of the erase subsystem
• Light in the cabinet
The Total Quality Tool measures the maximum code value of any pixel on an erased cassette.
The results are the maximum code value for the erased cassette.
Correct operation of the CR System has a requirement that the stimulated light signal is
proportional to the X-ray exposure. Light measured from an exposed cassette must not be
influenced by previous exposures or by extraneous light sources in the CR System. Stray light
can result from inadequate filtration of the laser light or from light leaks in the CR System
cabinet. This test should be done with the highest level of ambient lighting that will be used in
the normal operation of the CR System. In this test, the signal from a fully erased cassette is
used to check adequate erasure and the absence of stray light sources.
For this test, the same cassette that was used for the uniformity test is re-scanned. Because
exposure-level dependent erasure is the final step of the reading process, the cassette should
be fully erased when reading is completed. Code values read from the cassette are spatially
filtered to eliminate outliers caused by small dust particles. The maximum code value in the
resulting data is found.
The code value for the erased cassette must be within the following specification limit for
each size of cassette.
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Installing the Software

CASSETTE for the

(MSDS) when using the chemicals for

LATCH SCREEN • Scratches

5 Carefully clean the phosphor screen with a dry, lint-free cloth.

9 Clean the phosphor screen. Use:

c Close the latch on the cassette.

Using the Total Quality Tool with GEN RAD Cassettes

1 Move the X-ray tube to 180 cm

2 Ask the RT to energize the X-ray

5 Place the tape on the floor around the

8 Use the following values for the first

6 Touch Phantom Image Test.

7 When the Load Cassette message appears, load the cassette.

9 Remove the cassette after the test is complete.

6 When the Load Cassette... message appears, insert the cassette.

1 Touch Erased Image Test.

2 When the Load Cassette message appears, insert the cassette.

4 Remove the cassette after the test is complete.

8 Click Erased Image Logs.

1 Touch System Noise Test.

2 When the Load Cassette message appears, insert the cassette.

4 Remove the cassette after the test is complete.

open close CASSETTE ID No.

PHOSPHOR SCREEN ID No. S

1 Record on the Checklist for the

5 Remove the phosphor screen from the cassette.

1 From the main menu, click:

2 Place the 35 x 43 cassette into the tray.

6 Touch Flat Field Image Test.

7 When the Load Cassette message appears, insert the cassette.

9 Record the results on the Checklist for the Cassettes.

YYYY year 2004 - YYYY

1 Ask the RT to energize:

3 Use tape to fasten the 2 aluminum

4 Use the following values for the first set

7 Move the power switch on the dosimeter to the ON position.

TAPE 1 Place the 2 aluminum filters onto the

TUBE 2.0 cm SHIMS

9 Touch Phantom Image Test.

10 When the Load Cassette message appears, insert the cassette.

12 Remove the cassette after the test is complete.

TUBE 2.0 cm SHIMS

8 When the Load Cassette... message appears, load the cassette.

10 Remove the cassette after the test is complete.

1 Touch Erased Image Test.

2 When the Load Cassette message appears, insert the cassette.

4 Remove the cassette after the test is complete.

1 Touch System Noise Test.

2 When the Load Cassette message appears, load the cassette.

4 Remove the cassette after the test is complete.

open close CASSETTE ID No.

PHOSPHOR SCREEN ID No. S

1 Record on the Checklist for the

1 From the main menu, click:

2 Place the 2 aluminum filters onto the

TUBE 2.0 cm SHIMS

8 Touch Flat Field Image Test.

9 When the Load Cassette message appears, load the cassette.

11 Record the results on the Checklist for the Cassettes.

YYYY year 2004 - YYYY