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Revision date of the operation manual: September 10, 2021
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Contents
Chapter I Knowledge Required for System Operation............................................................................ 2
2-3-1 Table for standard accessories and cables of the product ............................................ 14
III
2-7 Movement Information ........................................................................................................... 20
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5-3-5 Keyboard...................................................................................................................... 66
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7-5-5 PACS configuration ..................................................................................................... 95
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8-7-3 Helical scanning......................................................................................................... 126
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Chapter X secondary reconstruction ................................................................................................... 168
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11-7-5 Diagnostic report...................................................................................................... 192
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13-3-3 Film title................................................................................................................... 210
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14-4-3 High contrast resolution (HCR), also known as spatial resolution (SR)........... 232
14-6-4 Dose Distribution Curve and Sensitivity Distribution Curve of Phantom ............... 245
14-7-1 Part number and product model of X-ray tube .................................................. 256
Chapter XVI Maintenance and Service of the Whole System ............................................................ 262
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Chapter I Knowledge Required for System
Operation
Please read and understand all warnings, safety precautions and operation guides in this manual before
operating the equipment. This manual shall be kept with the equipment and reviewed regularly. This
or radiological training.
Our company shall not be liable for any loss or damage which
may result from the use of the contents of this manual, including
loss of profits, debts, equipment damage, personal injury, death,
or any accident.
We have not authorized or acted as the procurator for the
content of this manual and its application, and clearly deny any
authorization and procuration for them in any implied form.
Note 1-2
specific chapters. This manual also provides the function of clicking the mouse link to jump to the
corresponding page so that users can more easily browse the chapter information. Notes, terms and
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1-3 Warning Information
Table 1-1 below lists the signs used in this manual, i.e., danger, warning, caution, notice and note. The
This sign is used for indicating the medium-level danger which may lead to
death or serious injury if not avoided.
This sign is used for indicating the low-level danger which may lead mild
or medium injury if not avoided.
and meaning of various formats that can be seen in this manual. Section 1-4-1 is related to acronyms
used in this manual. Section 1-4-2 is related to international articles of X-ray computed tomography
(CT).
Term Description
System This system has four major hardware components, i.e., the gantry, the
patient table, the operator’s console, and the power distribution unit (PDU).
Each of them has a separate basic function and can be physically separated
from each other.
Gantry The gantry includes the X-ray emitter, the detector, the motor control
system and the integrated electronic device.
Patient table During the scanning, the patient table can move the patient in and out of
the gantry under the computer control.
Operator’s console The operator’s console is the interface with which the operator operates the
system and receives the raw data and images. The operator’s console
includes the operation console rack and relevant control system.
Power The PDU is used to restrict and isolate the power source, protect the
distribution medical imaging device from the disturbance of spike noise, harmonic
unit (PDU) noise and background noise, and ensure the clear and accurate scanning of
image.
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Table 1-2 General terms of the system
Term Description
Button An area on the display which will trigger an action after it is selected or
clicked
Click Press and release the (a specific button in general) mouse button once
Cursor A pointer on the display which can move with the mouse of the operator
or the Tab and arrow key of the keyboard. The pointer can be in the shape
of an arrow (when you select an item), a vertical bar (when it is positioned
to a place for typing) and a cross (when it is positioned in an observation).
Display The area can be used for observation on the display.
Drag Press a specific mouse button to drag the cursor, icon or information to a
suitable place.
Drop-down menu A menu will appear when the operator selects an item.
Enter Input specific or necessary information and press the Enter key.
Enter key The Enter key on the keyboard
Highlight When the operator selects a button, an icon or a menu item, or moves the
cursor over it, its color and appearance change.
Hold (or hold Hold and not release until an instruction is received.
down)
Icon A small picture on the display which indicates a function or
information.
Icon button A small area with an icon on the display which will trigger an action
when it is selected or clicked.
Left-click Press and release the left mouse button once.
Left-double-click Press and release the left mouse button twice quickly without any pause.
Menu A list of commands or selections which will trigger an action when one of
them is selected or clicked.
Mid-click Press and release the middle mouse button (in the doctor’s
workstation only) once
Mid-double-click Press and release the middle mouse button (in the doctor
workstation only) twice quickly without any pause.
Press Press and release.
Right-click Press and release the right mouse button once.
Right-double-click Press and release the right mouse button twice quickly without any pause.
Screen The area on the display with which you watch or collect various information,
menus and windows.
Select Use the mouse, and the Tab key or the arrow key on the keyboard to select
an item, icon button or area on the display.
Tab An area in the window which indicates a specific page. The control or
information in this page can be used in this window. Select and click the
TAB to open the page.
Tab key The Tab key on the keyboard.
Toolbar A set of various buttons.
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Table 1-2 General terms of the system
Term Description
Type Input specific or necessary information.
Window A blocked region on the display, which has specific use.
they are used for the first time, and will be simply used thereinafter. The operator will run into the
• DICOMDIR: A DICOM directory file (DICOMDIR), which is a DICOM file that serves as
directory to all relevant DICOM files which may be a part of a special study or paper
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1-5 Definition of Authorized User
Any person, who operates, installs, services and maintains the system, must receive the training on
radiological safety and the special (occupational) training on the system. Occupational training will be
our company and passed the qualification. They execute the following operations according to the
• Execute the procedure with the safety lock and the safety label.
• Maintain the performance index of the equipment through the calibration procedure.
and passed the qualification. They execute the following operations according to the established safety
criteria:
• Move, install, fix and assemble the equipment of our company to a designated site.
• Install and assemble electronic equipment and electronic circuits, parts, control cabinets and
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1-5-3 System operators
Operators refer to medical professionals who have received the following training:
Radiology
The person who can correctly execute and explain the radiological imaging
Additional training is required to execute specific operation and monitor the system.
The owner of the system shall be responsible for the authorized operator. The owner of this system must
1-5-4 Users
Users are the personnel who have received the radiation safety training and been authorized by the owner
The owner of the system will be responsible for the authorized user. The owner of this system must
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Chapter II General Principles
This chapter summarizes the system.
computer processing and reconstruction to get the images for the diagnosis. This product is used for
routine clinical CT examination include angiography scans supporting (except coronary scans).
pregnant and in their lactation period, shall follow the doctor’s advice for CT scanning.
The system itself does not have any contraindications. Contraindications of the contrast agent, however,
shall be considered when you perform the enhancement for the patient, such as, the patient who is
allergic to the iodic contrast agent, has severe impairment of hepatic and renal function or has severe
2-1-3 Cautions
Any CT scanning may lead to the adverse reaction of some implanted or external electronic medical
devices.
The adverse reaction of some implanted or external electronic medical devices includes but not limited
to:
• Pump fault
• Pacemaker fault
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2-2 Applicable Regulation Information and Standards
The system complies with standards and regulations described in Section 2-3-2 (slight differences are
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2-2-1 System classification
In accordance with 21 CFR 892.1750, the System is a Class II Medical Device.
3. Protection against harmful ingress of water or particulate matter: Ordinary equipment IPX0 (foot
switch IPX1);
4. The system is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with
5. Possible interference with other equipment: IEC 60601-1-2 Group 1 Class A Device for Radiated
Emission;
9. Does the equipment have the applied part that protects against the defibrillation discharge effect:
No;
10. Does the equipment have the signal input or output part: Yes;
equipment.
frequency interference to other medical and non-medical devices and radio communications.
To provide reasonable protection against such interference, this product complies with the radiated and
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The system is suitable for use in the professional healthcare
facility environment.
Warning 2-1
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2-3-1 Table for standard accessories and cables of the product
Table 2-2 Standard accessories and cables of the product
Is the cable
Name of accessory/cable Max. cable length (m)
shielded?
Main power 20m Shielded
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2-3-2 Suggestions and warnings for use
1. Use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those specified or provided by the
external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the system,
3. NOTE The EMISSIONS characteristics of this equipment make it suitable for use in
industrial areas and hospitals (CISPR 11 class A). If it is used in a residential environment
(for which CISPR 11 class B is normally required), this equipment might not offer adequate
4. This equipment may also be interfered by other equipment even if the latter meet the emission
requirements of CISPR.
5. The existence of electrical fast transient may produce image artifacts which cannot be used
for diagnosis.
6. This equipment shall be installed in a place far away from other electronic equipment.
7. Use of devices that can emit radio waves adjacent to this equipment, such as, mobile phones,
transceivers and mobile radio-controlled toys, may result in unstable function of this
equipment. The power of these devices shall be cut around this equipment.
8. Do not touch the connector pin labelled with the static warning. The connector cannot be
9. The Service Engineers must take the anti-static precaution for equipment maintenance, e.g.,
10. The installation site shall keep away from the vibration source, such as parking lot, highway,
subway, railway, train, water pump and large motor, to protect the system against any
vibration.
11. Adjacent high-voltage power lines, transformers and large generators and motors shall be
evaluated.
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12. No change is allowed for this product. Any change to the product by the user will lead to
EMC performance reduction. Changes to this product include changes to the cable (length,
material and wiring, etc.), the installation layout, the system configuration or parts, and the
13. All bolts shall be tightened upon maintenance. Bolt looseness will result in EMC performance
reduction.
14. All necessary instructions for maintaining BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE
precautions to take if the use location is near (e.g. less than 1,5 km from) AM, FM or
TV broadcast antennas.
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Table 2-4 Electromagnetic immunity
The system is suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment (s) and it meets
the following immunity test levels. Higher immunity levels may lead to the essential
performance lost or degradation of the system.
Basic EMC standard or Professional healthcare facility
Phenomenon
test method environment
+/- 8 kV contact
Electrostatic discharge IEC 61000-4-2 +/- 2 kV, +/- 4 kV, +/- 8 kV, +/- 15 kV
air
3V/m
Radiated RF EM fields IEC 61000-4-3 80MHz-2.7GHz
80%AM at 1kHz
Proximity fields from
RF See the RF wireless communication
wireless IEC 61000-4-3 equipment table in “Recommended
communications minimum separation distances”.
equipment
Rated power frequency
IEC 61000-4-8 30A/m; 50 Hz or 60Hz
magnetic fields
Input a.c. power PORT: ± 2 kV, 100
Electric fast transient kHz repetition frequency;
IEC 61000-4-4
bursts Signal input/output parts PORT: ± 1
kV, 100 kHz repetition frequency
Line to line: ±0.5kV, ±1kV
Surges IEC 61000-4-5
Line to earth: ±0.5kV, ±1kV, ±2kV
Conducted 3 V, 0.15 MHz – 80 MHz, 6 V in ISM
disturbances induced IEC 61000-4-6 bands between 0.15 MHz – 80 MHz,
by RF fields 80 % AM at 1 kHz
< 5 % UT
Voltage interruptions IEC 61000-4-11 (>95 % dip in UT) for
5 seconds
NOTE: UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.
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Table 2-5 Recommended minimum separation distances
Recommended minimum separation distances
Nowadays, a lot of RF wireless equipment has being used in various healthcare locations where
medical equipment and/or systems are used. When they are used in close proximity to medical
equipment and/or systems, the medical equipment and/or systems’ basic safety and essential
performance may be affected. This system has been tested with the immunity test level in the table
below and meets relevant requirements of IEC 60601-1-2:2014. The customer and/or user should
help keep a minimum distance between RF wireless communications equipment and the system as
recommended below.
Test Maximum Immunity
Band Distance
frequency Service Modulation power test level
(MHz) (m)
(MHz) (W) (V/m)
Pulse
385 380-390 TETRA 400 modulation 1.8 0.3 27
18Hz
FM
GMRS 460 ±5 kHz
450 430-470 2 0.3 28
FRS 460 deviation
1 kHz sine
710 Pulse
LTE Band 13,
745 704-787 modulation 0.2 0.3 9
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780 217Hz
810 GSM 800/900,
870 TETRA 800, Pulse
800-960 iDEN 820, modulation 2 0.3 28
930 CDMA 850, 18Hz
LTE Band 5
1720 GSM 1800;
1845 CDMA 1900;
Pulse
1700- GSM 1900;
modulation 2 0.3 28
1990 DECT;
1970 217Hz
LTE Band 1, 3,
4, 25; UMTS
Bluetooth,
WLAN, Pulse
2400-
2450 802.11 b/g/n, modulation 2 0.3 28
2570
RFID 2450, 217Hz
LTE Band 7
5240 Pulse
5100- WLAN 802.11
5500 modulation 0.2 0.3 9
5800 a/n
5785 217Hz
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This equipment has been tested for radiated RF immunity only
at selected frequencies, and use nearby of emitter at other
frequencies could result in improper operation”.
Warning 2-3
See Table 2-5 for frequencies and modulations used to test the immunity of this system.
unauthorized modification, replacement or transformation. The user may lose his/her rights to operate
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2-6 Installation Information
Refer to the following documents for the installation information of the system:
Installation Preparation Instruction for the System
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Chapter III General Safety Information
This chapter describes general safety information used for protecting the user and the patient.
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If this system is not installed or operated as a complete system,
serious casualties or equipment damage will be caused.
All the equipment (listed above) shall be installed correctly to
avoid casualties or equipment damage. The equipment shall
not be transformed or replaced by other equipment.
Warning 3-2
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The performance and the safety of the X-ray tube will be
reduced if it is not correctly maintained or replaced. To avoid
the performance and safety degradation of the X-ray tube:
• Replace the X-ray tube with the preventative maintenance
plan (refer to Chapter XVI)
• Only the maintenance personnel trained and authorized by
our company are permitted to maintain this equipment (refer to
Section 1-5-1).
• Only the X-ray tube accepted by our company can be used to
replace.
Caution 3-1
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The illustrations of all equipment and user interface in this
manual are just examples.
Due to the options installed, the configuration of the system,
and continuous development, there may be some differences in
the details of the system.
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If the air inlet is blocked, the system will be too hot or too cold
which will have unpredictable impact on the system
performance. A minimum clearance of 152mm (6 inch) shall be
maintained around the air inlet filter of the air conditioner, to
prevent overheating. (Refer to Section 16-3-4)
Caution 3-4
Our company does not take any responsibility for any possible
damage that may be caused by using the content of this manual,
including profit shrinkage, debt, equipment damage, person
injury, death or accident.
We have not authorized or acted as the procurator for the
content of this manual and its application, and clearly deny any
authorization and procuration for them in any other implied
form.
Note 3-2
Be sure to observe the following safety precautions when you operate the system:
1. This manual shall be placed on the operator’s console, used as a reference book and reviewed
frequently.
2. Before operating this equipment, the operator shall be familiar with and comply with all safety
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3. Before operating this equipment, the operator must be familiar with the equipment, its functions and
control of the equipment as well as its restrictions and specifications. (Refer to Chapter IV and
4. Only the personnel authorized by our company are permitted to install, maintain or operate this
equipment (refer to Section 1-5). Using this equipment by unauthorized personnel is strictly
prohibited.
5. Watch out for abnormal operation or fault of this equipment. Handle properly as per this manual. If
necessary, close the equipment and contact the Service Department of our company immediately.
6. Before start the equipment, instruct the patient and the visitor to follow the directions to avoid
possible injury
7. Please ensure that the operator, the patient and everyone in the region clearly know the position and
the meaning of the indicator and the indicator light which indicate X-ray ON.
9. The operator shall not install, maintain or operate the system if he/she is not well trained for it, is
not fully aware of potential safety dangers, or does not fully understand all control keys and safety
devices.
10. The operator shall not try to open or maintain this equipment, if he/she has not been trained and
13. Before starting the equipment, please ensure that all housings are correctly installed and not
damaged. Do not operate this equipment, if its housing is not properly closed or is damaged.
14. Select the correct protocol according to the scanning type (refer to the radiological and medical
knowledge from the operator’s training and the description in this manual) and analyze the scanning
process.
15. Smoking and eating are forbidden in the room containing the equipment.
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16. Do not disassemble the UPS and the built-in rechargeable battery to avoid the electric shock.
Excessive consumption of electricity in the UPS will reduce its service life, therefore, don’t do
like that.
signs or symbols often combine with detailed description on the specific danger type or how to protect
the operator and avoid the danger (or both sometimes). However, there are only signs or symbols in
some cases (e.g., due to the space limitation). If there is no detailed description, refer to Table 3-1 and
warn the operator of various specific dangers or provide useful information. Safety identifiers of the
system (Table 3-2) warn the operator of various dangers, and describe the type of danger or how to avoid
the danger (or both sometimes). The system information labels (Table 3-3) provide useful information
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Table 3-1 Safety signs and symbols
Symbol Description
Please keep your hands away from
them and DO NOT touch.
CAUTION, Laser hazard
The high-energy laser beam in this
region can lead to eye injury or
blindness. Do not look at the laser
source.
CAUTION, Movable mechanical
devices
Movable parts in this region can
extrude, cut and collide. Keep each
part of your body, hair, jewelry and
clothes away from this region.
CAUTION, Dangerous voltage
Exposed contact or wiring in this
region will expose you to the
potential risk of electric shock.
Please keep your hands away from
them and DO NOT touch.
CAUTION, Hot surface
The surface may get hot. Do not
touch before it has been cooled.
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Table 3-1 Safety signs and symbols
Symbol Description
CAUTION, mechanical squeeze
Movable parts in this region may
squeeze or cut your finger or hand.
Keep your body parts, fingers,
jewelry and clothes away from this
region.
ESD sensitive devices
Appropriate ESD treatment is
needed.
Nonionizing radiation
No stopping
Do not touch
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Table 3-1 Safety signs and symbols
Symbol Description
TYPE B APPLIED PART
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Table 3-2 System safety identifiers
Tab Description Location
CAUTION, Laser hazard On the gantry
Invisible laser radiation. Fixed to the place
Do not expose to laser. around laser
Class 2 laser product
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Table 3-3 Information labels of the system
Tab Description Location
Hold by hand Patient table (see Fig.
Release the machine control of 5-6)
the patient table; permit the Handle control at the
operator’s manual movement foot end of the patient
of the patient table. (Handle table
control at the foot end of the
patient table: When movement
fault occurs, this device can
prevent the patient from being
nipped and release the patient)
(Handle control at the foot end
of the patient table)
Nameplate of the X-ray Rear bottom of the
computed tomography system housing
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Table 3-4 Manufacturer’s Identification Label Icon Descriptions
Label Description
Date of manufacture
Serial number
Manufacturer
Temperature limitation
CE marking of conformity
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3-4 Patient Safety
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Long-term X-ray radiation to a point will result in red skin or
radiation burn. To ensure operation safety, the user must clearly
know the used technique and the radiation time.
Caution 3-5
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This system contains class Ⅱ laser products, do not look
directly at the beam.
Caution 3-6
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The equipment shall have pleasant appearance, smooth and
clean surface and even color, and be free from defects such as
scratches and cracks. Please contact our company immediately,
if you find something abnormal.
Notice 3-2
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3-6 Basic Safety and Essential Performance
3-6-1 Basic safety:
1. The Creepage Distances and Air Clearance should meet the requirements.
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Chapter IV System Overview
The system utilizes the attenuation information of X-ray when it penetrates the human body, and
reconstructs the CT images of the body which can be used for clinical diagnosis. X-ray source
component rotate 360°, at a single axial scan can obtain the biggest scanning slices image number is
16.
operator’s console.
After the scan is started, the gantry rotates to the set speed; the X-ray tube emits X-ray; X-ray is
received by the detector after it has penetrated the human body; the detector turns the optical signal
The computer image processing system turns the abovementioned electric signals into digital
signals, and reconstructs the images with these data. The images are displayed on the display of the
operator’s console. The images can also be printed by the printer, or transmitted to the advanced
The images can be exported to the local and DVD, and the raw data of the image can be exported to
the local.
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4-2 System Composition
This system includes main parts and accessories. Main parts include the following:
Gantry
X-ray tube assembly: X-ray tube Housing (B-240H), X-ray tube (GS-30722)
Detector: DET-001
Operator’s console
Pod: POD-006
Accessories:
• Mattress
• Head support
• Headrest
• Extension plate
• Belt
• Knee-joint cushion
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4-3 Introduction of System Components
4-3-1 Gantry
The gantry is the core part of CT scan, which mainly performs X-ray scan and data collection. In addition
to the X-ray tube, the high-voltage generator, the detector and the beam limiting device, the gantry also
Operation Panel
Indicator light
Display screen
The patient table realizes positioning or completes scan through vertical or horizontal movement.
The movement of patient table is controlled by the operator’s command or the manual control of
the operator’s console. The vertical movement range of the patient table is not less than 500mm.
The horizontal movement range is not less than 1800mm. Maximum load of the patient table: 205kg.
The longitudinal positioning accuracy of the patient table does not exceed ±1mm. The return difference
Control panel and indicator light of the patient table are described in Section 5-2 in details.
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4-3-3 Operator’s console
The operator’s console controls and monitors the operation of the system. The operator can set up the
scanning condition, control the scan, browse patient images, output or transmit images and data, etc.
through the operator’s console. The operator’s console is the main interface of the system.
A desk
A scan control display for Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)
An image display
A pod
A keyboard
A mouse
Console rack
The control computer is put in the console rack. The operator uses it to complete normal scan, display
Control panel and indicator light of the operator’s console are described in Section 5-3 in details.
table, the operator’s console and the console rack. The PDU provides the circuit breaker and overload
Control panel and indicator light of the PDU are described in Section 5-4 in details.
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Chapter V System Control
This chapter describes the gantry, the patient table and the operator’s console of the system and their
operation.
5-1 Gantry
The gantry (see Fig. 5-1) contains necessary electronic and mechanical equipment to collect raw data of
the patient.
(see Fig. 5-2). Two sets of control panels have the same function. Both have an emergency stop button
(E-STOP) and 16 function keys. Table 5-1 describes the function of each function key. The function key
does not have any backlight under normal circumstances. When it is permitted to use and activated, it
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No. Description
1 Gantry
2 Display screen (Refer to Section 5-1-2)
3 Left control panel of the gantry (Refer to Section 5-1-1)
4 Right control panel of the gantry (Refer to Section 5-1-1)
5 Back indicator (Refer to Section 5-1-3)
6 Patient table (Refer to Section 5-2)
7 Inner ring cover of gantry
Fig. 5-1 Gantry
No. Description
1 Gantry
2 Left control panel of the gantry (Refer to Table 5-1)
3 Right control panel of the gantry (Refer to Table 5-1)
Fig. 5-2 Controller on the gantry
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Table 5-1 Function keys of the gantry controller
Button Description
Emergency stop (E-STOP)
Press this button to stop the scanner under emergency circumstances. After
the E-STOP button is pressed, the X-ray emission, the movement of patient
table and the tilting of the gantry will be stopped, and the laser positioning
light will also be turned off. Any ongoing scan will be stopped. This button is
always activated.
Start scanning
The system will start the scan after this button is pressed. This button can be
activated only when the system is ready.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
You must wear suitable X-ray protective devices in the scanning room.
Stop scanning
The X-ray emission and the patient table movement will be stopped when it is
pressed. This button is activated only during scanning.
Reset
Press the reset key to cancel the emergency stop state. This button is activated
only when the E-STOP is activated.
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Table 5-1 Function keys of the gantry controller
Button Description
Internal laser positioning light (right control panel of the gantry)
After it is pressed, the system will set the corresponding bed position of the
internal laser positioning light as the 0 position from which the next scan
begins. This button is activated only in the non-scanning period.
Breathing demonstration
Press it to demonstrate the breathing procedure needed by the patient during
the scan This button is activated only in the non-scanning period.
Upward movement of the patient table (left control panel of the patient table)
Press and hold to control the upward movement of the patient table. This
button is activated only in the non-scanning period.
Upward movement of the patient table (right control panel of the patient table)
Press and hold to control the upward movement of the patient table. This
button is activated only in the non-scanning period.
Downward movement of the patient table (left control panel of the patient
table)
Press and hold to control the downward movement of the patient table. This
button is activated only in the non-scanning period.
Downward movement of the patient table (right control panel of the patient
table)
Press and hold to control the downward movement of the patient table. This
button is activated only in the non-scanning period.
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Table 5-1 Function keys of the gantry controller
Button Description
Patient table OUT (right control panel of the gantry)
Press and hold to move the patient table out of the gantry. This button is
activated only in the non-scanning period.
Accelerated movement of the patient table (left control panel of the gantry)
Press and hold both this button and any table movement button to increase the
movement speed of the patient table. This button is activated only after a
movement button of the patient table is pressed.
Accelerated movement of the patient table (right control panel of the gantry)
Press and hold both this button and any table movement button to increase the
movement speed of the patient table. This button is activated only after a
movement button of the patient table is pressed.
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Table 5-1 Function keys of the gantry controller
Button Description
Negative tilting of the gantry (right control key of the gantry)
If this button is pressed and held, the gantry will tilt negatively, that is, the
gantry top tilts towards the patient table. This button is activated only in the
non-scanning period.
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5-1-2 Display screen of the gantry
There is a display screen (see Fig. 5-1) on the gantry to indicate the horizontal and vertical position of
the patient table, the tilt angle of the gantry, current kV and mA, the state of laser positioning light
(ON/OFF), the state of X-ray (ON/OFF) (refer to Fig.5-4 and Fig. 5-3).
(All indicators are OFF in the figure, which is for function explanation only and will not happen
in practice)
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No. Description No. Description
1 Display screen of the gantry 9 Tilting angle of the gantry
2 E-Stop state (ON) 10 Vertical position of the patient table
3 Laser light state (ON) 11 Horizontal position of patient table
4 State of anti-collision switch (triggered) 12 Patient information
5 State of patient table lock (locked) 13 X-ray tube (voltage) KV
6 X-ray state (ON, emission) 14 X-ray tube (current) mA
7 Breathing indicator (ON, Orange: The 15 Exposure time S
patient shall hold breathe; Green: The
patient can breathe normally. Both states
are given in the above figure.)
8 Rotation status of the gantry (under 16 Prompt information
rotation)
Fig. 5-4 Function explanation for indicators on the display panel of the gantry
(All indicators are ON in the figure, which is for function explanation only and will not happen in
practice)
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5-1-3 Back indicators
There is an indicator light and ECG equipment wiring panel on the back of the gantry (refer to Fig. 5-
5):
No. Description
1 Gantry (back)
2 X-ray state indicator (OFF, no X-ray generated)
3 X-ray state indicator (ON, generating X-ray)
4 ECG equipment connection panel
Fig. 5-5 Indicators on the back of gantry
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5-2 Patient Table
The patient table (see Fig. 5-6) is used for moving the patient into the gantry of the system.
The patient table moves automatically according to the scanning parameter input by the
The patient table’s movement is controlled by the keys on two control panels of the gantry
The patient table’s movement is controlled by the keys on the pod (refer to Fig. 5-8)
The patient table’s movement is controlled by the foot switch between the patient table
There is a button respectively on two sides of the top edges and near the handle of the patient table (see
Fig. 5-6), which can enable/disable the manual control for the horizontal movement of the patient table.
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No. Description No. Description
1 Manual control at the end of patient 5 Foot switch for patient table IN (right)
table (manual table movement after
activation)
2 Manual control (manual table 6 Manual control (manual table movement
movement after activation) after activation)
3 patient table (front section, facing the 7 Foot switch for patient table OUT (left)
gantry)
4 Foot switch for patient table OUT 8 Foot switch for patient table IN (left)
(right)
Fig. 5-6 patient table
Patient table IN
Used to move the patient table into the gantry (right pedal control)
Hold by hand
Release the machine control of the patient table, permit the operator’s
manual movement of the patient table. (When movement fault occurs, this
device can prevent the patient from being nipped and release the patient)
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5-3 Operator’s Console
On the operator’s console (see Fig. 5-7), the operator can start or close the system, set up scanning
parameters, process scanned images and conduct ordinary scan. The operator’s console should include
• A desk
• A scan control display which can display the scanned image (DICOM) and the
scanning parameter
• A reading display
• A pod
• A keyboard
• A mouse
• A console rack
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5-3-1 Control desk of the operator’s console
To use the system, the operation control desk is required to place a series of monitoring and control
equipment.
5-3-4 Pod
With the pod, the operator can control the patient table, start/stop the scan and communicate with the
patient. The pod has the following control command and indicators (refer to Fig. 5-8):
Microphone
Talking key
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Volume UP key for the operator’s (control room) speaker
The function key does not have any backlight if not activated. When they are activated, they will have
the backlight and the icon will turn into a specific color, which indicates that they can be used.
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Table. 5-3 Pod and indicator
Nonactivated Activated key Description
key
Emergency stop (E-STOP)
It is pressed in an emergency to stop scanning, the
movement of the patient table and the tilting of the
gantry. When the E-STOP key is pressed, the X-ray
Never
emission and the movement of the patient table and the
gantry will be stopped, and the laser positioning light
will be turned off. Any ongoing scan will be stopped.
This key is always activated.
X-ray ON/OFF indicator
This indicator is yellow during the X-ray emission
(indicating that radiation is existed). This indicator is
turned off when there is no X-ray emission.
Do not enter the scanning room when the
scanning room.
Stop scanning
Press it to stop X-ray emission and patient table
movement. This key is activated only during scanning.
Pause scanning
Press it to pause the scanning process. When this key
is pressed, the system will compete the present
scanning and pause until continue scanning is selected
from the display screen. This key is activated only
during scanning.
Automatic scanning
Press it to start a preset scanning plan. This key is
activated only after the system completes the scanning
preparation.
Manual scanning
Press it to start a preset current scanning plan. This key
is activated only after the system completes the
scanning preparation.
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Table. 5-3 Pod and indicator
Nonactivated Activated key Description
key
Speaker volume UP
Press it to increase the volume of speaker in the
scanning room or the control room. The key on the side
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Table. 5-3 Pod and indicator
Nonactivated Activated key Description
key
Gantry negative tilting
If this key is pressed and held, the gantry will tilt
negatively, that is, the gantry top tilts towards the
patient table. This button is activated only in the non-
scanning period.
Gantry positive tilting
If this key is pressed and held, the gantry will tilt
positively, that is, the gantry top tilts oppositely to the
patient table. This button is activated only in the non-
scanning period.
1. E-STOP
With the E-STOP key, the operator can stop the scanner and the equipment movement in case of
emergency. After this key is pressed, the X-ray emission, the movement of patient table and the gantry
When the E-STOP button is pressed, the horizontal movement of the patient table can be stopped within
The start key includes the start key for manual scan and the start key for automatic scan. The start
key enables the operator to start the prepared scan under the ready state. The start key is ready when its
backlight turns green. After the start key under the ready state is pressed, the system will start the
presently selected scan protocol, and X-ray will be emitted. When the X-ray is emitting, the indicator of
With the pause key, the operator can temporarily stop the present scan plan, but the ongoing scan
will be completed. When the present scan plan is paused, the operator can select to continue the present
scan plan, or continue the unfinished scan after having modified the scanning parameter, or terminate
the whole scan plan. When the pause function is valid, the backlight of the pause key turns yellow.
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The stop key enables the operator to stop the present scan. After it is pressed, the ongoing scan will
be terminated immediately, and the system will go back to the working directory management before
the scan start. When the stop function is valid, the backlight of the stop key will turn red.
With the stop key, the operator can also stop the present scan after data collection. At this time, the
operator can go back to the working directory management, or press the continue key to continue the
remaining scan protocol. When the stop function is valid, the indicator of the stop key will turn red.
With this key, the operator can use the pod to move the patient table up.
With this key, the operator can use the pod to move the patient table down.
With this key, the operator can use the pod to move the patient table into the gantry.
With this key, the operator can use the pod to move the patient table out of the gantry.
4. Controller for the intercommunication system of operator’s console and gantry and its indicator
The controller enables the operator to control the volume both in the scanning room and the control
room. The intercom controller includes a microphone, a speaker and five keys: taking key and volume
Speaker
With the speaker, the operator can hear the voice from the microphone of the scanning room.
Talking key
When the talking key is pressed, the microphone of the control room is activated. Then the operator
Pressing these keys, the operator can control the volume of the speaker in the control room. These
The operator can increase or decrease the volume of the speaker in the control room with the volume
control key.
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Scanning room’s volume keys and indicators
Pressing these keys, the operator can control the volume of the speaker in the scanning room. These
The operator can increase or decrease the volume of the speaker in the scanning room with the
5-3-5 Keyboard
The keyboard is s standard alphanumeric keyboard (US/UK key code). The keyboard is connected to
5-3-6 Mouse
The mouse has two buttons and a wheel button. The mouse is connected to the system through a standard
USB interface.
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5-3-7 Console rack
The console rack (see Fig. 5-7) contains the computer of the operator’s console. This computer provides
hardware and software support for the process from raw CT data processing to 3D imaging, and produces
the DICOM format needed by the picture archiving and communication system (PACS). The system
needs a high-performance UPS (uninterruptible power supply), which can prevent the loss of important
No. Description
1 Console rack
2 Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
3 ON/OFF button (blue means ON)
4 PC
5 Firewall
6 Console rack door
Fig. 5-9 Console rack (front view)
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No. Description
1 Console rack
2 Back door lock
3 Back door (open)
4 Electrical control box
5 By-pass switch of UPS
Fig. 5-10 Console rack (rear view with the back door open)
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5-4 Power Supply-Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
The power distribution unit (PDU, see Fig. 5-11) supplies power to the gantry, the patient table and the
operating console. The PDU provides the circuit breaker and overload protection for components of
the system. The PDU has the following control elements and indicators. (See Fig. 5-11):
• Rotary switch
• Power indicator
• Turn the Rotary switch to on, and the power supply is on; Turn the Rotary switch to off, each
electrode will separate with the circuit of the supply network simultaneously. See the Rotary switch in
If the installation or the wiring of the external guard wire is in doubt, the equipment shall be
supplied by internal power source.
The power line of PDU shall have an internal resistance of 0.149Ω, the thickness (specification)
of 2AWG, a length ≤ 15m. The pattern of the supply network is as shown below:
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No. Description
1 Power distribution unit
2 Rotary switch, On state (the rotary switch points the red label)
3 Rotary switch, Off state (the rotary switch points the green label)
4 PDU cabinet door lock
5 Power indicator (the indicator light shows green that it is running,
and the indicator light goes off that it is off)
Fig. 5-11 Power distribution unit
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To prevent inclination or sliding of PDU under normal use, be
sure to fix the four casters under PDU after installation.
Caution 5-1
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Chapter VI System Startup and Shutdown
6-1 Introduction
This chapter describes the startup and shutdown procedure of the system.
Power on the PDU (see Fig. 6-1): Turn the PDU rotary switch to On, and the power indicator
lights up.
Wait for the energization of the operator’s console and the electrical cabinet.
The CT system software will be started automatically after the console computer is started.
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No. Description
1 Power distribution unit
2 Rotary switch, On state (the rotary switch points the red label)
3 Rotary switch, Off state (the rotary switch points the green label)
4 PDU cabinet door lock
5 Power indicator (the indicator light shows green that it is running,
and the indicator light goes off that it is off)
Fig. 6-1 Circuit breaker of PDU
No. Description
1 Console rack
2 ON button of UPS
OFF button of UPS
3 Indicator
Fig. 6-2 Start the UPS (in the console rack)
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6-3 System Shutdown
The system must be shut down before any system parts are disassembled. This procedure is not needed
at the end of daily work. When the system has been left unused for a long time (more than four hours),
Click the icon on the left bottom of GUI and select [shut down].
After all programs are automatically shut down, select restart/shut show the system in the pop-
up dialog box.
If you select to shut down the system, please press the ON/OFF button after the computer
shutdown. If you select to restart the system, the system will be restarted automatically after
system shutdown.
If the UPS is used, the user shall shut down the UPS at first (see Fig. 6-2 for key description),
and then shut down breakers on the PDU according to the method of Section 6-3-2.
The whole shutdown procedure is completed if it is conducted at the end of the day or other rest
time.
If shutdown is conducted for mechanical or electrical maintenance, the main breaker on the external
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6-4 System Login and Logoff
Users with different rights can log in the system.
6-4-1 Login
1. Login
Start the software, select a username from the drop-down menu or input the username
2. Emergency login
Start the software, click [Emergency] in the login interface for emergency login. The user is
only permitted to use Daily Preparation, Patient Scan and Patient Browser in the Service
interface.
6-4-2 Logoff
1. User logoff
In the software operation interface, click the icon in the left bottom of GUI to display the
drop-down menu;
Click [Log off] in the drop-down menu to log off the user.
2. Shutdown
In the software operation interface, click the icon in the left bottom of GUI to display the drop-
down menu;
Click [Shut down] in the drop-down menu to shut down the system.
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Chapter VII Service
7-1 Overview
7-1-1 Function introduction
1. This chapter mainly describes the function and operation of Service.
After the CT system starts, click the [Service] button at the bottom right corner of the screen,
and the [System Maintenance] interface appears in the pop-up box:
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7-2 Daily Preparation for Image Quality
7-2-1 Function introduction
Daily Preparation for Image Quality includes Tube Warm up and Air Calibration.
The objective of Daily Preparation for Image Quality is to ensure that the system and parts
work under a good condition, and to guarantee the stability of system performance and image
quality.
If the system has not been used for two hours or more or the system prompts that the heat capacity is
too low, the user needs to perform the tube warm up.
No scan, except the emergent scan, can be conducted when the thermal capacity of tube
Scan is not recommended when the thermal capacity of tube is less than 10 %.
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2. Operation procedures of Tube warm up
In the [Daily Preparation] interface, click [Tube Warm up] to enter the [Tube Warm up]
interface.
Make sure that no one is in the scan room, click [OK] to execute the tube warm up. When the
heat capacity of the tube reaches 30%, the tube warm up procedure stops. Click [Fast mode]
to execute the fast mode of the tube warm up. When the heat capacity of the tube reaches 15%,
the fast mode of the tube warm up procedure stops. Or click [Back] to go back to the [Daily
Preparation] interface.
When the tube warm up is executed, a progress bar indicating the warm up progress will appear.
Meanwhile, the [Abort] key is activated. Click [Abort] to abort this operation.
If you must abort, it is recommended to set the time for the operation below for more than
30s on the GUI: Warm up-→Abort warm up-→Re-warm up. The time can be
The pop-up reminds the operator of warm up completion. Click [Finished] to go back to the
[Daily Preparation] interface; or click to go back to the [Tube Warm up] interface.
room. The system recommends that the operator do an air calibration before using the system every day
(or every 24 hours). Please perform Air Calibration immediately in case of the following conditions.
Temperature and humidity of the scanning room have a dramatic change within a short
time;
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1. Air Calibration interface
In the [Daily Preparation] interface, click [Air Calibration] to enter the [Air Calibration]
interface.
Click [OK] to execute Air Calibration and display the scan progress; or click [Back] to exit the
Please ensure that there is no object or person on the patient table during scanning.
If the system has not been used for more than two hours or the system prompts that the
heat capacity is less than 30%, preheat the Tube Warm up before performing air calibration.
After the completion, click [Back] to exit the Air Calibration interface and go back to the
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7-3 Protocol Management
7-3-1 Function introduction
The system provides common scanning protocols and also permits the user to customize scanning
protocols. With the Protocol Management, the user can create and edit the customized protocols.
This chapter mainly describes the basic operation processes to edit, manage, import and export scanning
protocols.
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2. Protocol setting interface
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3. Protocol editing interface
Interface 1
Eight positions: anteroposterior supine position, anteroposterior left lateral position, anteroposterior
prone position, anteroposterior right lateral position, posteroanterior supine position, posteroanterior left
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anteroposterior supine position HFS
anteroposterior prone position HFP
posteroanterior supine position FFS
posteroanterior prone position FFP
anteroposterior left lateral position HFDL
anteroposterior right lateral HFDR
position
posteroanterior left lateral position FFDL
posteroanterior right lateral FFDR
position
Interface 2
Interface 3 is mainly used for modifying default parameters of the user protocol, including scanning
parameters and reconstruction parameters. Different protocol types contain different parameters, please
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Interface 4
Interface 4 is mainly used to display the currently edited scanning protocol, and pull down to display all
Key Function
USB/DVD Select the export way
Export Start to export the protocol
Exit the Export Protocol interface and go
Cancel
back to the Protocol Management interface
Fig. 7-8 Export Protocol interface
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7-3-3 Operation procedure of protocol management
1. Set the default scanning protocol
Management] interface.
Select the corresponding body part of the scanning protocol to enter the [protocol setting]
interface.
Right click [SetDefault] to set the selected scanning protocol as the default scanning
Management] interface.
Select the corresponding body part of the scanning protocol to enter the [protocol setting]
interface.
Click [Edit] or double-click the selected scan protocol to enter the [Protocol Editing]
interface.
The user can edit the series of the scanning protocol in the series editing region.
The user can change default parameters of the protocol after selecting the series of the
scanning protocol.
Click [Save] to save and apply the operation; click [Recover] to cancel the operation.
3. Import protocol
Management] interface.
In the [Protocol Management] interface, click [Import] to enter the [Import Protocol]
interface.
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In the [Import Protocol] interface, select the protocol to be imported. Select the target
Click [OK] to import; choose to add, replace or discard the agreement with the same name;
click [X] or [Cancel] to cancel the operation and go back to the [Protocol Management]
interface.
4. Export protocol
Management] interface.
In the [Protocol Management] interface, click [Export] to enter the [Export Protocol]
interface.
Click [Export] to export; or click [X] to cancel the operation and go back to the [Protocol
Management] interface.
capacity.
1. Detector temperature
The temperature and humidity of the current environment are displayed in real time.
Real-time display of the storage status of current raw data disks, including used capacity and available
storage capacity.
7-5 Configuration
7-5-1 Function introduction
This chapter mainly involves in Corner Configuration, User Account, RIS Configuration, PACS
The software can be controlled by accounts with different rights (Engineer, Service, Supervisor,
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Users with different rights can use different functions.
The Supervisor can use Corner Configuration, User Account, RIS Configuration, PACS
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7-5-2 Corner configuration
1. Information list
Display the information that can be displayed on the corner of the reconstructed image. The user can
drag and drop the information in the list to a specified position in the image display area.
The right image displays the corner information selected by the user in real time.
2. Add Account
Input a new account name which is different from the existing accounts.
Input the password. (The password can use a combination of letters and numbers to increase
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Click [OK] to generate a new account; click [Cancel] to cancel the operation.
3. Delete Account
Select the account that needs to be deleted, click [Delete Account], and a prompt will appear
Click [OK] to delete this account. Click [Cancel] to cancel the delete operation.
4. Change Password
Click [OK] to change password successfully; click [Cancel] to cancel this operation.
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7-5-4 RIS configuration
1. Options of RIS configuration
Table 7-6 Options of RIS configuration
Option Description
RIS IP Input
RIS port Input
RIS AET Input
CT AET Input
Default select
Display
worklist
MPPS select
2. Keys and functions of RIS configuration
Table 7-7 Keys and functions of RIS configuration
Key Function
Save Save the setting
Test Connect the corresponding equipment, the
connection is successful or unsuccessful will pop up
a box
Exit Exit the Configuration interface and go back to the
Service interface
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7-5-5 PACS configuration
Users can configure PACS as needed and display the list of existing systems. Click any system to display
its details on the right, including PACS name, PACS AET, PACS port, PACS IP and Default Selected,
Upload Dose Report, Auto Retransmission and PACS No Private Tag options. Automatic retransmission
is checked by default. PACS No Private Tag can filter private tags in PACS transmission. When PACS
cannot be transmitted successfully, check the PACS No Private Tag function and try again.
Key Function
Test Connect corresponding equipment. The popped-up
dialog box will indicate whether the connection is
successful or not.
New Create a new system
Delete Delete the system
Save Save the change
Exit Exit the Configuration interface and go back to the
Service interface
Fig. 7-10 PACS configuration interface
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7-5-6 Printer setting
1. Information list
Three printers can be selected. There are corresponding parameters under each printer.
Table 7-8 Printer setting option
Option Description
Printer Name Input
Printer AET Input
Printer IP Input
Printer Port Input
Virtual Printer Select
2. Keys and functions of printer setting
Table 7-9 Keys and functions of printer setting
Key Function
Test Test whether the printer can be connected normally
Save Save the setting for the printer
Exit Exit the Configuration interface and go back to the
Service interface
You can set up the parameter only when you selected Auto Delete for raw data.
Table 7-10 Raw data configuration options
Option Description
High Threshold Input a figure between 50 and 90
Low Threshold Input a figure between 40 and High Threshold
Protected Day Input
(s)
Auto Delete Input
Time
2. Keys and functions of raw data configuration
Table 7-11 Keys and functions of raw data configuration
Key Function
Save Save the setting for raw data
Exit Exit the Configuration interface and go back to the
Service interface
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7-6 Voice Management
7-6-1 Function introduction
As one of important functions of the scanning protocol, automatic (voice) message is mainly used for
reminding the patient of corresponding activities in the scanning process. With the Voice Management,
the user can record and manage automatic message. This chapter mainly describes the creation and
Key Function
Drop down and click the language
New Message Create a new automatic message
Delete Message Delete an automatic message
Inspiration Play the inspiration message
Breath Play the breath message
Play/pause
Import Import an automatic message
Exit Exit the interface and go back to the Service
interface
Fig. 7-11 Voice Management interface
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2. [Create New Message] interface
Key Function
Drop down and click the language
Start recording
Play record
Finish recording
Click [Exit] to exit the interface and go back to the [Service] interface.
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7-6-4 Create a new automatic message
Click [New Message] in the Voice Management interface to enter the [Create New
Message] interface.
Select the language and input information of message: name, and recorder.
Click [Save] to save the message; if the message is not saved, it will be deleted
Click [Cancel] to exit the interface and go back to the Voice Management interface.
Click [Yes] to delete the selected automatic message; or click [No] to cancel the operation.
Click [Exit] to exit the interface and go back to the [Service] interface.
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7-6-6 Importing an automatic message
Import rule:
A message must contain tips for both “inspiration” and “breath”
which should be imported simultaneously;
The two tips should be named after the same name beginning with
‘Pre’ and ‘Post’, e.g., PreDefault and PostDefault.
Note 7-2
Import procedure
1. Click [Import] in the Voice Management interface to display the import rule, click [OK].
4. Click [Exit] to exit the interface and go back to the [Service] interface.
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Chapter VIII Exam
8-1 Overview
1. This chapter mainly describes basic function modules of the exam tab.
Patient registration
Patient positioning
Scout execution
Caution
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8-2 Patient registration
8-2-1 Function introduction
Patient registration is used to record patient information, realize the interaction with the Hospital
The Patient Schedule List, which contains relevant information of the patient, is obtained from HIS/RIS.
2 Last Patient
3 Emergency Register
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2. Patient Schedule List interface
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8-2-3 Patient registration
The patient registration can be realized by multiple ways, including input registration, registration by
1、 Input registration:
Select [Exam] in the [Main Interface] to enter the [Patient Information] interface.
required.
Select [Exam] in the [Main Interface] to enter the [Patient Information] interface.
Click [Patient Schedule List] in the [Patient Information] interface, to enter the [Patient
In the [Patient Schedule List], double click the patient information, to automatically
import the selected patient information into the patient information region. The patient
3、 Emergency Register:
Select [Exam] in the [Main Interface] to enter the [Patient Information] interface.
Click [Emergency Register] in the [Patient Information] interface, and the system will
automatically enter the Emergency Register mode. It is permitted to directly select the
Click [Patient Schedule List] in the [Patient Information] interface, to enter the [Patient
Click [Add Patient] in the [Patient Schedule List] interface, to enter the [Add Patient] interface.
Click [Accept] to save and add this patient to the work list; click [Close] to cancel the operation.
2. Delete patient
Click [Patient Schedule List] in the [Patient Information] interface, to enter the [Patient
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Right Click [Delete] to display the confirmation message, click [OK] to delete the selected
3. Query patient
Click [Patient Schedule List] in the [Patient Information] interface, to enter the [Patient
In the [Patient Schedule List] interface, you can query patients based on query criteria.
Accession Number, Patient ID, Patient Name, Procedure Description can query
Click [Update] to update the queried patient to the work list interface.
Click [Patient Schedule List] in the [Patient Information] interface, to enter the [Patient
In the [Patient Schedule List] interface, select the patient to be queried, right click [View
More info] to enter the [Detailed Patient Information] interface to view the patient’s basic
Click [Patient Schedule List] in the [Patient Information] interface, to enter the [Patient
Even if it is not refreshed manually, the patient information interface will be timed
automatically refreshed.
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8-3 Patient Positioning
1. Install the head support or the extension plate to the front end of the patient table towards the
2. Lower the patient table so that the patient can sit on it by himself/herself or be positioned on
it.
Fix the patient with the belt to prevent his/her movement during the trunk scan.
The laser light of this equipment can provide assistant positioning for the starting position
of the scan. There are positioning lights for the sagittal plane and the cross section. When the
0.6mm slice thickness is selected, the difference between the center of the cross-section
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8-4 Scanning Protocol Selection
8-4-1 Interface introduction
When a body part is clicked in the [Protocol Selector] interface, an interface on the right will be appeared:
3. Select a body part, and select the protocol for this part. You can select the default protocol or select
the protocol from the scan protocol list for this part.
Click to select the default protocol of the scanned part from the Protocol Selector region.
In the Protocol Selector region, click a scanning part in the figure to display the protocol
There will be a "☆" icon in the upper right corner of the protocol list, hover the mouse
pointer here, and the list of favorite protocols will be expanded automatically.
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Move the mouse pointer to select the scanning protocol, and click it. It will enter the
4. The page will automatically jump to the scan page after protocol selection.
Interface 1
Interface 1 is the window of patient name, gender, age, patient ID and the body position selection. The
body position information sees 7-3-2 Interface introduction --3 Protocol editing interface for details.
Interface 2
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Table 8-1 Toolbar
No. Key Option Function
1 Laser Laser light control switch, click once to turn on or off the laser
positioning positioning light.
light button
2 External External positioning can be performed after clicking.
positioning
3 Move the After clicking, the patient table can be moved to the position of the
patient internal laser positioning light or external laser positioning light by
table inputting the location of puncture positioning. The value in the input
box can change the position value of the preview image by the value
of the roller. You can do multiple moves.
4 Polaris Polaris interface display switch. When the camera is turned off, press
Navigation the button once to display the Polaris interface.
5 Cross Scale Show/Hide the Cross Scale. After it is clicked, the center shows the
Cross Scale.
When multiple images are selected, previously selected images have
the same status as the later selected images.
6 Corner Show/Hide Corner Information.
Information When multiple images are selected, previously selected images have
the same status as the later selected images.
7 WW/WL Click it to display the drop-down list of WW & WL, which includes
several preset WWs & WLs.
8 Bilateral Show/Hide the Bilateral Ruler Scale.
Ruler Scale When multiple images are selected, previously selected images have
the same status as the later selected images.
9 Reset Recover image view parameters to the original state.
10 Ellipse Click to label an oval ROI graphic in the image and display
corresponding information.
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected in
the process.
11 Length Click it to label a linear length graphic in the image and display the
corresponding distance of the labeled graphic.
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected in
the process.
12 Pixel Lens Click it to display the pixel information. It is in the shape of cross.
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected in
the process.
Interface 3
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Interface 3 is the window for scanning series editing.
Interface 5
Interface 5 is the window for exposure operation prompts, including scan start and end, exposure
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Interface 6
Scanning progress bar display, used to display scanning progress and time. Different scan types
The first progress bar indicates the scanning progress of the scout, and the second progress bar
indicates the progress of the helical scanning. If the scout is highlighted in the selected state,
The number at the end of the progress bar represents the time required for this exposure. (the
specific time is determined by the actual scanning conditions, this picture is for reference only.)
The small speaker on the top indicates that the scan will play a breathing prompt sound.
(If not, it means that the function is not enabled. Depending on the different scanning parts,
some protocols will enable this function by default. You can also manually check this function
in the protocol management. For protocol management, refer to section 7-3 of this manual.)
The first progress bar represents the scanning progress of the scout, and the following progress
The small speaker on the top indicates that the scan will play a breathing prompt sound.
(If not, it means that the function is not enabled. Depending on the different scanning parts,
some protocols will enable this function by default. You can also manually check this function
in the protocol management. For protocol management, refer to section 7-3 of this manual.)
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2. Contrast scan progress bar
The first progress bar indicates the scanning progress of the scout.
The second scan progress bar indicates the progress of the axial scan.
The third progress bar indicates the first phase of contrast scan.
The fourth progress bar indicates the second phase of enhanced scan.
Contrast scan can drag on the time track to change the delay time.
The syringe icon indicates that the contrast agent is being injected at this moment.
The small speaker on the top indicates that the scan will play a breathing prompt sound.
(If not, it means that the function is not enabled. Depending on the different scanning parts,
some protocols will enable this function by default. You can also manually check this function
in the protocol management. For protocol management, refer to section 7-3 of this manual.)
Interface 7
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8-5-2 Operation procedure
1. Replace protocol
Click [Replace protocol] in the [Exam] interface, and the interface jumps to the [Protocol
Selector] interface.
In the [Protocol Selector] interface, select the scanning part and the type of scanning protocol.
Click [Confirm], replace the selected protocol; or click [Cancel] to cancel the operation.
2. Add protocol
Click [Add protocol] in the [Exam] interface, and the interface jumps to the [Protocol
Selector] interface.
In the [Protocol Selector] interface, select the scanning part and the type of scanning protocol.
Click [Confirm], select a protocol, and add new protocol after the selected protocol; or click
3. Add series
Click [Add series] in the [Exam] interface, and the interface jumps to the [Protocol
Selector] interface.
In the [Protocol Selector] interface, select the scanning series of this scanning part.
Click [Confirm], select a protocol, and add new series after the selected series; or click [Cancel]
4. Repeat series
Click [Repeat] , to add a new protocol or series after the selected protocol
• Scanning parameters of the selected series are displayed in the scanning parameter region.
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In the scanning parameter area, in the scan parameter page (including conventional parameters,
dose parameters, and injection parameters), select the parameters that need to be modified. By
default, only the conventional parameters are displayed. If you need to change the dose parameters
and injection parameters, click the icon on the right. The parameter interface will expand,
click [OK] to close the interface after editing.
• Scanning parameters of the injection page are only applicable to contrast scan and
perfusion scan.
• Reconstruction parameters of the selected series are displayed in the scanning parameter
region.
• There is no reconstruction task for the scout, i.e., there is no editable reconstruction
parameter.
For the scan series, the reconstruction parameters can be edited for each reconstruction series
(task). When a reconstruction series is selected, the edit interface will displayed the
reconstruction parameters.
For each reconstruction task, select the parameter box that needs to be modified, and the
interface displays conventional parameters by default. If you need to edit more parameters and
workstation transmission settings, click the icon on the right. The parameter interface
will expand, click [OK] to close the interface after editing.
7. Continue series
Continue to adjust the scan range in the original scan direction. And other parameters cannot
be modified.
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After the scan, the twice scan images are saved for a series.
Select the body part and the protocol, and the system will jump to the scanning interface.
Scanning parameters of the scout scan. See 8-6-2 Scanning parameters of scout for details.
In the progress of scout scan, the image display area will display the obtained scout image.
After the completion of scout scan, the image preview window will display the scout
By selecting any series, the user can edit the corresponding scout box and adjust the SFOV
Select a scout box, left click and drag to move the scout box.
Select a node of the scout box, left click and drag to zoom the scout box.
Select the tilt node of the scout box to rotate it. Only when the tube position parameter of
the scout is set to 90°or 270°, the displayed scout box has a tilt node.
When the axial scanning or the helical scanning is started, the scout image will display
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8-6-2 Scanning parameters of scout
1. Tube voltage (kV) [kV]
kV options include 80, 100, 120 and 140kV. The needed voltage can be selected from kV
parameter options.
The mA range is 10 mA - 350 mA. The mA value can be input to the mA parameter box.
The Start Position value can be input into the Start Position parameter box.
The End Position is related to the Start Position and the Scan Length. The End Position
will be calculated automatically after the Start Position and the Scan Length are set.
The Scan Length value can be input into the Scan Length parameter box.
6. Tube Position
Tube Position parameters include 0, 90, 180 and 270 which can be selected from the Tube
Table Speed means the movement speed of the patient table during the scan.
8. Table Direction
Table Direction means the movement direction of the patient table during the scan.
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Table Direction includes In and Out which can be selected from the Table Direction
parameter option.
9. Shape Filter
Select the voice from the [Voice Management] module in the Service interface.
11. Windowing
There are several commonly used WW and WL in the Windowing option, which can be
Windowing is influenced by the scanning part, and the selection of Windowing will affect
12. WW and WL
The WW and WL can be selected through Windowing, or the WW and WL values can be
Before the scan start or the execution of secondary reconstruction, the user can select the
the button on the right of PACS in the reconstruction parameter interface. After the end of
image reconstruction, the system will automatically send the reconstructed image to the
automatically sent to the film for printing after the scan is over.
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8-6-3 Double scout
1. Double scout:
The protocol with double scout should be selected for the scan.
Double scout includes the anteroposterior scout and the lateral scout.
Each series has a scanning box both in the anteroposterior scout and the lateral scout.
Browse and view the double scout image with the wheel or the scroll bar in the scout
display area.
Select the body part and the protocol containing double scout, and the system will jump
Scanning parameters of the scout scan. See 8-6-2 Scanning parameters of scout for details.
In the progress of scout scan, the image display area will gradually display the obtained
scout image.
Click the trigger key on the pod twice to complete the scan of the anteroposterior scout
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8-7 Scanning Protocol Execution
8-7-1 Start the scan
1. Start the scan
Click [Start] to start the scan as per the protocol series and prepare for the exposure
After the preparation is completed, the scanning interface will display the exposure start
Press the Manual or Auto exposure key on the pod to start the exposure.
Manual trigger: Set the trigger mode as Manual in the scanning parameter. After the
preparation is completed, the manual scan light on the pod is ON. Press the key to start
exposure.
Auto trigger: The auto trigger mode generally corresponds to the contrast scan protocol.
Set the trigger mode in the scanning parameter as Auto, and set up the corresponding delay
time according to the scanning interval. After the preparation is completed, the auto scan light
on the pod is ON. Press the key to start exposure. The subsequent scanning series will be
During the scan, the user can communicate with the patient through the taking key in the
pod.
In the scanning process, the scout image will display the scout line which corresponds to
the current scanning position. Meanwhile, the image display area will display the
After the completion of scanning series, the user can view the scan image quickly.
Except the scout image, the real-time images of helical scanning and axial scanning are
The Exposure Identifier indicates whether exposure is in progress during the scan.
Horizontal
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Horizontal means the horizontal movement position of the current patient table.
Height
Height means the vertical movement height of the current patient table.
Tilt
mAs
mAs is equivalent to 1s scan mA, represents the amount of exposure generated by the X-
CTDIVol is related to kV, mA, Slice Thickness, Scan Length and Rotation Time.
DLP is the product of CTDIVol and Scan Length, which indicates the total dose of the
patient.
DLP is related to kV, mA, Slice Thickness, Scan Length and Rotation Time.
Scan Time means the total time needed by the current scan.
Scan Time is related to Scan Length, Collimation, Rotation Time and Pitch.
Accumulated DLP means the total DLP accumulated to the current time.
Accumulated DLP is related to kV, mA, Slice Thickness, Scan Length and Scan Time.
Move
After the end of series scan, select scout or rapid reconstruction image in the scanning
interface.
Zoom
After the end of series scan, select scout or rapid reconstruction image in the scanning
interface.
Long press the Ctrl key and drag the wheel until the image is zoomed to a suitable size.
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Adjust WW & WL
After the end of series scan, select scout or rapid reconstruction image in the scanning
interface.
Left click and drag the mouse to adjust WW & WL of the image.
Axial scanning refers to: When the axial scanning of a certain slice is conducted, the patient table keeps
still; the X ray tube moves around the gantry to perform continuous rotation exposure; meanwhile, the
detector collects data. If multiple-slice scan is needed, the patient table will automatically move to the
next position after the completion of a slice until all axial scans are completed.
Select [Exam] in the operation interface of the software to enter the [Patient Information]
interface.
Select the body part and the axial scanning protocol, and the system will jump to the
scanning interface.
The axial scanning parameters can be edited. See 8-7-2 Axial scanning—3 Axial scanning
Click [Start] to start the scan according to set scanning parameters. After the completion
of each series scan, real-time reconstruction and quick viewing of the image can be conducted.
After the completion of the scanning protocol, click [End] to end the scan.
kV options include 80, 100, 120 and 140kV. The needed voltage can be selected from kV
parameter options. The deviation to nominal value of tube voltage should be not more than ±
10%.
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mA is the scanning current parameter.
The range of current of X-ray tube is 10 mA - 350 mA. The mA value can be input to the
mA parameter box. The tube current error is not more than ±20%.
Rot. Time means the rotation speed of the scan. It represents the time needed by the gantry
to move a round.
Rot. Time options include 0.75 s/360 o, 1.0 s/360 o, 1.5 s/360 o
and 2.0s/360 o. The
deviation from nominal speed should not exceed ±5%. The needed speed can be selected from
Expose time
Expose time: 0.75s, 1.0s, 1.5s and 2.0s. The deviation to nominal value should be no more
than ±10%.
The Start Position value can be input into the Start Position parameter box.
The End Position is related to the Start Position and the Scan Length. The End Position
will be calculated automatically after the Start Position and the Scan Length are set.
The Scan Length value can be input into the Scan Length parameter box.
As for the axial scanning, if the set Scan Length is not the integral multiple of Collimation,
Table Direction
Table Direction includes In and Out which can be selected from the Table Direction
parameter option.
Collimation
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Collimation means the corresponding configuration of the collimation.
Selectable collimation options include 16×1.2, 16×0.6, 8×0.6, 4×0.6 and 2×0.6.
No. of Scans
After the relevant Collimation and Scan Length are set, the No. of Scans will be calculated
automatically.
Its value can be input to the No. of Scans parameter box. After the No. of Scans is input,
the system will automatically calculate and change the Scan Length value.
Tilt [o]
Focal Spot
Focal Spot parameter (nominal, IEC 60336): 0.7 × 0.8 mm /1.2 × 1.4 mm.
Shape Filter
ImA (Intelligent mA) indicates the function of intelligently adjusting X-ray dose. That
is, through ImA intelligent adjustment, the existing dose can be used more effectively
ImA OFF means not using ImA function. If you need to use the ImA function, click the
OFF button and a pop-up box will display the ImA parameter: Z modulation and XY
modulation. Check the Z modulation option or the XY modulation option, the ImA
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a) Z modulation: Turn on/off ImA function.
c) Related parameters:
i. NoiseIndex: Set the noise figure. The larger the index, the lower the average current
during scanning, and the greater the noise of the final image. The setting range of the
ii. Avaerage mA: Display the average current of the current curve under the current
setting.
ii. The scanning range of axial scanning is best set to not exceed the scanning range
of the positioning sheet. If the scan range of the axial scan exceeds the scan range
of the positioning sheet, the excess ImA function will not take effect.
iii. Please complete other parameters before setting ImA parameters. If you modify
other parameters after setting the ImA parameters, please confirm whether the
iv. When using the ImA function, the current parameter in the scan interface cannot
be set.
v. When using the ImA function, the large focal spot (Large focal spot) is used by
default.
Scan Trigger
Scan Trigger modes include Manual and Auto which can be selected from the Scan
Auto Voice
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Select the voice from the [Voice Management] module in the Service interface.
DFOV
Slice Thickness
Slice Interval
Windowing
WL
WW
Kernel
Recon Matrix
No. of Image
PACS
Note: Refer to 8-9-2 Reconstruction parameter for specific description of the reconstruction parameter.
Helical scanning refers to: During the scan, the X ray tube moves around the gantry to perform
continuous rotation exposure; meanwhile, the patient table performs the synchronous uniform
movement along the longitudinal axis; the detector collects data. It is called the helical scanning since
Select [Exam] in the operation interface of the software to enter the [Patient Information]
interface.
Select the body part and the helical scanning protocol, and the system will jump to the scanning
interface.
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Select the patient position in the scanning interface.
Helical scanning parameters. See 8-7-3 Helical scanning—3 Helical scanning parameters
for details.
After the completion of each series scan, real-time reconstruction and quick viewing of
After the completion of the scanning protocol, click [End] to end the scan.
kV options include 80, 100, 120 and 140kV. The needed voltage can be selected from kV
parameter options. The deviation to nominal value of tube voltage should be not more than
±10%.
The range of current of X-ray tube is 10 mA - 350 mA. The mA value can be input to the
mA parameter box. The deviation to nominal value should be not more than ±20%.
Rot. Time means the rotation speed of the scan. It represents the time needed by the gantry
to move a round.
Rot. Time options include 0.75 s/360°, 1.0 s/360°, 1.5 s/360°and 2.0s/360°. The deviation
from nominal value should not exceed ±5%. The needed speed can be selected from the Rot.
Time options.
Expose time
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The Start Position value can be input into the Start Position parameter box.
The End Position is related to the Start Position and the Scan Length. The End Position
will be calculated automatically after the Start Position and the Scan Length are set.
The Scan Length value can be input into the Scan Length parameter box.
Table Direction
Table Direction includes In and Out which can be selected from the Table Direction
parameter option.
Collimation
Focal Spot
Focal Spot parameter (nominal, IEC 60336): 0.7 × 0.8 mm /1.2 × 1.4 mm.
Shape Filter
Pitch
Pitch means the movement speed of the patient table during helical scanning.
Pitch options include 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25, 1.5 and 1.75. The needed Pitch can be
Scan Time
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ImA (Intelligent mA) indicates the function of intelligently adjusting X-ray dose. That
is, through ImA intelligent adjustment, the existing dose can be used more effectively
ImA OFF means not using ImA function. If you need to use the ImA function, click the
OFF button and a pop-up box will display the ImA parameter: Z modulation and XY
modulation. Check the Z modulation option or the XY modulation option , the ImA
c) Related parameters:
i. NoiseIndex: Set the noise figure. The larger the index, the lower the average
current during scanning, and the greater the noise of the final image. The
setting range of the index is 1.0~15.0, and one decimal place can be
reserved.
ii. Avaerage mA: Display the average current of the current curve under the
current setting.
ii. The scanning range of axial scanning is best set to not exceed the scanning range of
the positioning sheet. If the scan range of the axial scan exceeds the scan range of
the positioning sheet, the excess ImA function will not take effect.
iii. Please complete other parameters before setting ImA parameters. If you modify
other parameters after setting the ImA parameters, please confirm whether the ImA
iv. When using the ImA function, the current parameter in the scan interface cannot be
set.
v. When using the ImA function, the large focal spot (Large focal spot) is used by
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default.
Scan Trigger
Scan Trigger modes include Manual and Auto which can be selected from the Scan
Auto Voice
Select the voice from the [Voice Management] module in the Service interface.
FOV
Slice Thickness
Slice Interval
Windowing
WW
WL
Kernel
Recon Matrix
No. of Image
PACS
Note: Refer to 8-9-2 Reconstruction parameter for specific description of the reconstruction parameter.
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8-7-4 Contrast scan
1. Introduction to contrast scan
Contrast scan refers to the scan after the intravenous injection of a certain amount of contrast agents.
During the contrast scan, the delay time of different scanning series can be set according to the change
of contrast agent in human body over time. The single- or multi-phase contrast scan can be conducted
respectively. The doctor can make a further diagnosis according to different enhancement characteristics
Select [Exam] in the operation interface of the software to enter the [Patient Information]
interface.
Select the body part and the contrast scan protocol, and the system will jump to the
scanning interface.
Parameters can be set in the injection interface of the scanning parameter region.
See 8-7-3 Helical scanning—3 Helical scanning parameters for general scanning
parameters and reconstruction parameters of the contrast scan; see 8-7-4 Contrast scan—3
After the completion of each series scan, the image can be viewed quickly.
Inject the contrast agent to the patient after the completion of the first helical scanning,
The scan can be triggered both manually and automatically. Multi-phase scan can be
conducted.
After the completion of the scanning protocol, click [End] to end the scan.
Contrast
The user can select to use the contrast or not in the Contrast parameter box.
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Injection Delay Time
Injection Delay Time means the exposure delay time after the contrast injection.
This parameter can be edited only after the user selects to use the contrast.
Corresponding value can be input into the Injection Delay Time parameter box.
Agent
This parameter can be edited only after the user selects to use the contrast.
Corresponding agent can be selected from the Agent parameter option according to the
actual condition.
The dose required for contrast scan is generally higher than that of normal scan. Before
the contrast scan, the patient and his/her family members should be informed in advance. The
The contrast scan involves in multiple scan series. The AEC mode is adopted for multi-
phase scan. Each scan series will be started automatically after the preset delay time is over.
Select [Exam] in the operation interface of the software to enter the [Patient Information]
interface.
Select the body part and the corresponding perfusion scan protocol, and the system will jump
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Parameters can be set in the injection interface of the scanning parameter region.
See 8-7-3 Helical scanning—3 Helical scanning parameters for general scanning
parameters and reconstruction parameters of the perfusion scan; see 8-7-4 Contrast scan—3
After the completion of each series scan, real-time reconstruction and quick viewing of
Inject the contrast agent to the patient after the completion of the first helical scanning,
The scan can be triggered both manually and automatically. Multi-phase scan can be
conducted.
After the completion of the scanning protocol, click [End] to end the scan.
Interventional scan refers to that the expected scan image of each trigger phase is obtained utilizing the
puncture technique in clinic. Interventional CT scan mainly has two objectives: 1. CT guided diagnosis;
2. CT guided treatment. For the purpose of diagnosis, interventional CT scan can be used for the biopsy
of brain, lung, mediastinum, liver, pancreas, kidney, adrenal gland, posterior peritoneum, pelvic masses
or lymph nodes, deep muscle and bone tissue. For the purpose of treatment, interventional CT scan can
be used for puncture drainage and intracavity drug injection of intracranial, thoracic, abdominal, and
pelvic organ hematoma or abscess, as well as CT-guided percutaneous puncture and incision for
Select [Exam] in the operation interface of the software to enter the [Patient Information]
interface.
Select the body part and the corresponding interventional scan protocol, and the system will
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Parameters can be set in the injection interface of the scanning parameter region.
See 8-7-3 Helical scanning—3 Helical scanning parameters for general scanning
parameters and reconstruction parameters of the interventional scan; see 8-7-4 Contrast
After the completion of each series scan, real-time reconstruction and quick viewing of
Puncture and inject the drug (or contrast agent) after the completion of the first helical
The scan can be triggered both manually and automatically. Multi-phase scan can be
conducted.
After the completion of the scanning protocol, click [End] to end the scan.
During the series scan, click [Stop] or press the Stop key on the pod to stop the current scan.
Exposure and all movements will be stopped immediately. The interface pops up the Abort
window.
After the scan completion, click [End] to end the current scan.
New patient registration or scan for the next patient can be conducted.
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8-9 Image Reconstruction
Image reconstruction is an important tool to visualize raw data. It can transform raw data into DICOM3.0
images that can be viewed. Reconstruction is mainly to execute the reconstruction task generated by the
scan. The image is reconstructed according to the set reconstruction parameter. After the end of scan,
the system automatically creates the reconstruction task and sends it to the reconstruction manager.
reconstruction parameter.
The user can click the reconstruction manager on the interface bottom to view
The Start Position value can be input into the Start Position parameter box.
The End Position value can be input into the End Position parameter box.
The needed Slice Thickness can be selected from Slice Thickness parameter options.
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Slice Interval is related to Slice Thickness. After the Slice Thickness is selected, the Slice
If it is the axial scan, Slice Interval can be viewed only and cannot be edited; if it is the
6. Windowing
Windowing contains several common WW and WL which can be used for the
reconstruction image.
Windowing is influenced by the scanning part. The Windowing option influences WW and
WL.
7. WW and WL
WW and WL can be selected from Default Windowing or input into the corresponding
parameter box.
8. Kernel
Kernel is the algorithm selected for the reconstruction image. It is used to sharpen or
9. Recon Matrix
Recon Matrix options include 512-dot matrix. The user can select the needed matrix size.
No. of Image is related to Slice Thickness, Slice Interval, Start Position and End Position.
The corresponding No. of Image is calculated automatically after Slice Thickness, Slice
Before the scan start or the execution of secondary reconstruction, the user can select the
corresponding post-processing workstation or the hospital’s PACS system after clicking the
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button on the right of PACS in the reconstruction parameter interface. After the end of image
reconstruction, the system will automatically send the reconstructed image to the selected
NDI+ iterative noise reduction has two options: On and Off. Use the On/Off button to
turn on/off the NDI+ iterative noise reduction function. When the NDI+ function option
is On, you can set the NDI+ Level and use iterative calculation to reduce the image
noise level.
NDI+ Level option can choose a value from 1 to 5. This option can set the degree of
image noise reduction. The higher the value set, the lower the noise level of the image.
number is 32.
8-11 Cautions
Before the scan, the operator shall confirm the following conditions:
1. The patient carries or wears any object influencing the image. For example, metal objects or other
objects that highly attenuate X-ray, including accessories, jewelry and bras, etc. The patient shall
remove such objects or place them outside the scanning range before the scan.
2. The scanned part has metal implanted devices or the false tooth. The operator shall select a suitable
3. The scanned part has implanted or carries electronic medical devices. For example, cardiac pacemaker,
defibrillator, nerve stimulator, infusion pump, artificial organs and retinal implant. The operator
shall confirm with the patient or relevant experts that CT scan will not influence their function.
4. The patient is a woman who is preparing for pregnancy, pregnant or in their lactation period. The
operator shall determine to scan or not combining with the patient’s diagnosis and inform the patient of
the risk.
5. For pediatric patients. The operator shall select a suitable protocol and dose.
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8-12 Error message for doctors during scanning
In the scanning process, if the machine is not running normally, there will be an error message prompt,
Num Description
1
ber Description and suggestion
2 Error code
Figure 8-6 Error Message
The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again. If still can’t scan, please restart the system
in 2 minutes. The report will be sent to Minfound. The doctor can follow the instructions to rescan or
If you see the following error message, you can also operate according to the error message to restore
normal scanning.
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
Scan instance miss match Abnormalities were detected, you can resume operation by
clicking “OK”. A report will be sent to Minfound.
Current series has error parameters Scan parameters error, you can resume by clicking “OK”.
when parameters setting Please check the scan parameters then attempt to scan again.
check auto series parameters has Automatic scan series parameters error, you can resume by
error clicking “OK”. Please check the scan parameters then attempt
to scan again.
Wait press button too long time. Start button not pressed. Please press the expose start button
on the POD. You can resume the operation by clicking “OK”.
Aborted! Abnormalities were detected. You can resume the operation
by clicking “OK”.
System is busy! Scan denied! Abnormalities were detected. You can resume the operation
Aborted Timeout by clicking “OK”. A report will be sent to Minfound.
Normal scanning, plotting normal, Scan was successful and RAW data collected successfully, but
but the number is not in line with the number of images seems abnormal. Please click “OK” and
expectations check the number of images. If the issue continues, please
carry out a second recon. If the second recon fails, please
restart the system and reattempt a second recon. A report will
be sent to Minfound.
Initialization: Error on Abnormalities were detected, please restart the system in 2
SendPrepMessage minutes, then resume the operation. A report will be sent to
Minfound.
Oil pump has failed. Scan denied! Hardware failure detected. Please contact our services
Please call service! immediately: 400 035 8898
Detector temperature is wrong! The Detector temperature is wrong! The quality of images is not
quality of images is not very good. very good. Please contact the Service to check the detector
Please contact the Service to check temperature (400 035 8898)! Continue to scan?
the detector temperature! Continue
to scan?
Disk space is not enough! Scan will Scan interrupted, insufficient disc storage space for scan;
be aborted. automatic deletion malfunction detected. Please contact our
services immediately: 400 035 8898
Kernels file and system config not Software configuration is abnormal. Please contact our
match! services immediately: 400 035 8898
Won’t call, code error or obsoleted An abnormality was detected, click “Confirm” and reattempt
the scan. A report will be sent to Minfound.
Parameter file or format error User reconstruction parameter setting error, click “Confirm”
and attempt to scan again after checking the reconstruction
parameters.
Copy calibration vector error An abnormality was detected, click “Confirm” and reattempt
the scan. A report will be sent to Minfound.
Call ipp lib error A user operation or system abnormality was detected, click
“OK” and restart the system in 2 minutes. A report will be
sent to Minfound.
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
External parameter error User reconstruction parameter setting error, click “Confirm”
and attempt to scan again after checking the reconstruction
parameters.
Internal parameter error An abnormality was detected, click “Confirm” and reattempt
Memory map file error the scan. A report will be sent to Minfound.
Data abnormal
Read data error
Write data error
CRC too much
Internal unknown error, generate
MiniDump
Internal process error
Internal unknown error, generate
MiniDump
Parameter file or format error. User reconstruction parameter setting error, click “Confirm”
and attempt to scan again after checking the reconstruction
parameters.
Call RPC error A user operation or system abnormality was detected, click
“Confirm” and attempt another scan in 2 minutes. If the
abnormality continues to occur, please soft restart the system
and try again. A report will be sent to Minfound.
RPC server error A user operation or system abnormality was detected, click
Message error “OK” and restart the system in 2 minutes. A report will be
sent to Minfound.
Prepare data acquisition failed due The system is abnormal, please hard restart the system. If the
to generate offset vector failed error continues, please contact customer service: 400 035
issues. 8898
Collecting data failed due to scan Abnormal system configuration. Please contact customer
task Uid mismatch service: 400 035 8898
Collecting data failed due to The system is abnormal, please hard restart the system and try
collection error caught again. If the error continues please contact customer service:
400 035 8898
Fiber disconnected The system is abnormal, please hard restart the system. If the
error continues, please contact customer service: 400 035
8898
Mandatory Parameter Missing Invalid value entered, please check and try again.
Mandatory Parameter Missing
Mandatory Parameter Missing
Position has illegal value; Invalid value entered, please check and try again.
has invalid value;
invalid command
has invalid parameter
HVEXPOSE fault detect The system has problems, click “OK” and attempt to scan
CanBus Communication failed again. If the issue continues, please restart the system and try
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
Start data acq failed again. If the problem persists after the restart. Please contact
Tried StopAcq Failed customer service: 400 035 8898
Stop Offset Failed.
Reset table position failed. The system has problems, click “OK” and attempt to scan
Specify EITHER aperture or filter as again.
target
Neither 'aperture' or 'filter' was
specified!
Specify an aperture slot (2*0.6,
closed, etc.)
Specify EITHER center (default) or
offset with slot
Specify a valid aperture slot (2*0.6,
closed, etc.)
Specify a filter shape (large, small,
etc.)
Specify a valid shaped filter (Large,
Small, etc.)
Home Aperture Failed.
Move Aperture Failed.
Move Filter Failed
Stop Aperture Failed.
Stop Filter Failed.
Ask Filter Failed.
Read Collimator Firmware Version
Failed
Cannot Turn Laser On.
Cannot Turn Laser Off
Scan check failed; In the Idle state The system has problems, please restart the system and try to
machine, the “ReceivedScanCheck” scan again. The report will be automatically sent to Minfound.
transfer failed.
Scan preparation failed; In the The clutch switch is pressed. Please release the clutch switch
Fetching state machine, Clutch and try to scan again.
Engaged, Cannot move table.
Scan preparation failed; In the The system has problems, please restart the system and try to
Fetching state machine, the scan again. The report will be automatically sent to Minfound.
“ClutchEngaged” transfer failed.
Scan preparation failed; In the The configuration parameter has problems. Please contact
Fetching state machine, the scan customer service: 400 035 8898
parameters in the
Fetching_ProcessingHandler
function are incorrect.
Scan preparation failed; In the The system has problems, please restart the system and try to
Fetching state machine, the scan again. The report will be automatically sent to Minfound.
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
“ReceivedInValidParameters”
transfer failed.
Scan preparation failed; In the The system has problems. Please contact customer service:
CheckLaserStatus state machine, no 400 035 8898
rotation error message was received.
Scan preparation failed; In the The system has problems, please restart the system and try to
PrepMinionsTilt state machine, the scan again. The report will be automatically sent to Minfound.
“PrepDoneTilt” transfer failed.
Scan preparation failed; In the The configuration parameter has problems. Please contact
PrepMinionsTilt state machine, the customer service: 400 035 8898
parameter GantryTilt is empty.
Scan start failed; In the
ScanInProgress state machine, Step
Number Mismatch.
Scan preparation failed; In the The system has problems. Please contact customer service:
PrepMinionsTilt state machine, no 400 035 8898
tilt error message was received.
Scan preparation failed; In the The system has problems, please restart the system and try to
PrepMinions state machine, the scan again. The report will be automatically sent to Minfound.
“MinionInitializeError” transfer
failed.
Scan preparation failed; In the The system has problems. Please contact customer service:
PrepMinions state machine, no 400 035 8898
RTManager MoveTo error messages
were received.
Scan start failed; In the
ScanStartMinions state machine, the
RT Manager program start failed.
Scan preparation failed; In the
PrepMinions state machine, no
RTManager Move error messages
were received.
Scan preparation failed; In the
PrepMinionsTilt state machine, the
TILT Manager program prepare
failed.
Scan preparation failed; In the The system has problems, please restart the system and try to
PrepMinions state machine, the scan again. The report will be automatically sent to Minfound.
“PrepDoneMinionError” transfer
failed.
Scan preparation failed; In the
PrepDone state machine, the
“ReceivedScanStart” transfer failed.
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
Scan preparation failed; In the
PrepDone state machine, the
“ReceivedScanStartSAS” transfer
failed.
Scan preparation failed; In the
PrepFailed state machine, the
“AllPrepMinionsAborted” transfer
failed.
Scan start failed; In the
ScanStartMinions state machine, the
“MinionStartError” transfer failed.
Scan start failed; In the
ScanStartMinions state machine, the
“AllMinionsStarted” transfer failed.
Scan start failed; In the
ScanInProgress state machine, the
“ScanDoneLastMinionNoError”
transfer failed.
Scan start failed; In the
ScanInProgress state machine, the
“ScanDoneLastMinionNoErrorSAS”
transfer failed.
Scan start failed; In the
ScanInProgress state machine, the
“ScanDoneMinionError” transfer
failed.
Scan start failed; In the
ScanInProgress state machine, the
“SkipCurrentScan” transfer failed.
Scan start failed; In the EndOfScan
state machine, the
“AllMotionsStoppedError” transfer
failed.
Scan start failed; In the EndOfScan
state machine, the
“AllMotionsStopped” transfer
failed.
Scan start failed; In the ScanDone
state machine, the
“ReceivedEndOfExam” transfer
failed.
Scan start failed; In the EndOfExam
state machine, the
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
“AllMotionsStopped” transfer
failed.
Scan start failed; In the ScanFailed
state machine, the
“AllScanMinionsAborted” transfer
failed.
Scan abort failed; The
“ReceivedAbort” transfer failed.
Scan abort failed; In the Aborting
state machine, the
“AllMinionsAborted” transfer
failed.
Scan reset failed; The The system has problems, please restart the system and try to
“ReceivedReset” transfer failed. scan again. The report will be automatically sent to Minfound.
Unexpected Parameters were The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again.
detected. If the issue continues, please restart the system in 2 minutes.
The report will be sent to Minfound.
Home command error; Only
'traverse' or 'rotate' requests is
allowed.
Scan start failed; In the The system has problems. Please contact customer service:
ScanInProgress state machine, no 400 035 8898
RTManager MoveTo error messages
were received.
Scan start failed; In the
ScanInProgress state machine,
parsing the RTManager MoveTo
message failed
Scan start failed; In the EndOfScan
state machine, no RTManager stop
error messages were received.
Scan start failed; In the EndOfScan
state machine, parsing the
RTManager stop message failed.
Home command error; Must specify The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again.
either 'traverse' or 'rotate'. If the issue continues, please restart the system in 2 minutes.
Rotate home command error; Parse The report will be sent to Minfound.
timeout value failed. The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again.
Rotate home action failed; Rotate If the issue continues, please restart the system in 2 minutes.
Home action in progress. The report will be sent to Minfound.
Rotate home action failed; Cannot The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again.
send command. If the issue continues, please restart the system in 2 minutes.
Rotate home action failed; Operation The report will be sent to Minfound.
Timeout.
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
Traverse home command error; The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again.
Parse timeout value failed. If the issue continues, please restart the system in 2 minutes.
Traverse home action failed; There The report will be sent to Minfound.
is an action currently in progress. The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again.
Traverse home action failed; If the issue continues, please restart the system in 2 minutes.
Traverse Home action in progress. The report will be sent to Minfound.
Traverse home action failed; Cannot The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again.
send command. If the issue continues, please restart the system in 2 minutes.
Traverse home action failed; The report will be sent to Minfound.
Operation Timeout.
Move command error; Only
'traverse' or 'rotate' requests is
allowed.
Move command error; Must specify
either 'traverse' or 'rotate'.
Rotate move command error; Parse
timeout value failed.
Rotate move command error; Parse
speed value failed.
Rotate move command error; The
rotate speed value is outside the
specified range.
Rotate move command error; No
rotate speed value is set.
Rotate move action failed; Anode is
not open; the rotation speed cannot
exceed 30.
Rotate move action failed; Rotate
Move action in progress.
Rotate move action failed; Cannot
send command.
Rotate move action failed; Operation
Timeout.
Traverse move command error;
Parse timeout value failed.
Traverse move command error;
Parse speed value failed.
Traverse move command error; The
traverse speed value is outside the
specified range.
Traverse move command error; No
traverse speed value is set.
Traverse move command error;
Only 'in' or 'out' requests is allowed.
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
Traverse move command error;
Must specify either 'in' or 'out'.
Traverse move action failed; There
is an action currently in progress.
Traverse move action failed;
Traverse Move action in progress.
Traverse move action failed; Cannot
send command.
Traverse move action failed;
Operation Timeout.
Moveto command error; Only
'traverse' or 'rotate' requests is
allowed.
Moveto command error; Must
specify either 'traverse' or 'rotate'.
Rotate moveto command error;
Parse timeout value failed.
Rotate moveto command error; Only
'angle' or 'delta' requests is allowed.
Rotate moveto command error; Must
specify either 'angle' or 'delta'.
Rotate moveto command error;
Parse angle value failed.
Rotate moveto command error;
Parse delta value failed.
Rotate moveto action failed; There
is an action currently in progress.
Rotate moveto action failed; Rotate
MoveTo action in progress.
Rotate moveto action failed; Cannot
send command.
Rotate moveto action failed;
Operation Timeout.
Traverse moveto command error;
Parse timeout value failed.
Traverse moveto command error;
Parse speed value failed.
Traverse moveto command error;
The traverse speed value is outside
the specified range.
Traverse moveto command error;
Parse position value failed.
Traverse moveto command error;
Only 'in' or 'out' request is allowed.
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
Traverse moveto command error;
Must specify either 'in' or 'out'.
Traverse moveto command error;
Parse In value failed.
Traverse moveto command error;
Parse Out value failed.
Traverse moveto action failed; There
is an action currently in progress.
Stop command error; Only 'traverse'
or 'rotate' requests is allowed.
Rotate stop command error; Parse
timeout value failed.
Stop command error; Must specify
either 'traverse' or 'rotate'.
Traverse stop action failed;
Operation Timeout.
Undefined error messages.
Unexpected Parameters were
detected.
Lift home command error; Must
specify either 'lift' parameter.
Lift home command error; Parse
speed value failed.
Lift home action failed; Not send
message to RTManager.
Tilt moveto action failed; Cannot
send command.
Tilt moveto command error; No
angle value is set.
Traverse move action failed; The The Foot Pedal is stepped down. Please release the Foot Pedal
footpedal action is executing. and continue the operation.
Undefined error messages. The system has problems. Please contact customer service:
400 035 8898
Rotate home action failed; The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
TouchSensor Trigger. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Rotate home action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Rotate home action failed; Motor Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
unresponsive. service: 400 035 8898
Traverse home action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Traverse home action failed; Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
Canopen connecting failed. service: 400 035 8898
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
Traverse home action failed; The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
TouchSensor Trigger. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Traverse home action failed; The Foot Pedal is stepped down. Please release the Foot Pedal
Footpedal Action Underway. and continue the operation.
Traverse home action failed; Clutch The clutch switch is pressed. Please release the clutch switch
Disabled. and try to scan again.
Traverse home action failed; Motor Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
unresponsive. service: 400 035 8898
Rotate move action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Rotate move action failed; Canopen Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
connecting failed. service: 400 035 8898
Rotate move action failed; The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
TouchSensor Trigger. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Rotate move action failed; Motor Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
unresponsive. service: 400 035 8898
Traverse move action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Traverse move action failed; Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
Canopen connecting failed. service: 400 035 8898
Traverse move action failed; Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
Canopen connecting failed. service: 400 035 8898
Traverse move action failed; The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
TouchSensor Trigger. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Traverse move action failed; The Foot Pedal is stepped down. Please release the Foot Pedal
Footpedal Action Underway. and continue the operation.
Traverse move action failed; Clutch The clutch switch is pressed. Please release the clutch switch
Disabled. and try to scan again.
Traverse move action failed; Motor Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
unresponsive. service: 400 035 8898
Rotate moveto action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Rotate moveto action failed; Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
Canopen connecting failed. service: 400 035 8898
Rotate moveto action failed; The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
TouchSensor Trigger. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Rotate moveto action failed; Need Please press Table In/Out button on the pod to the Home
HOME First. action. If the button is not flashing, please restart the system.
Rotate moveto action failed; Motor Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
unresponsive. service: 400 035 8898
Traverse moveto action failed; The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
EStop Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Traverse moveto action failed; Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
Canopen connecting failed. service: 400 035 8898
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
Traverse moveto action failed; The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
TouchSensor Trigger. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Traverse moveto action failed; The Foot Pedal is stepped down. Please release the Foot Pedal
Footpedal Action Underway. and continue the operation.
Traverse moveto action failed; The clutch switch is pressed. Please release the clutch switch
Clutch Disabled. and try to scan again.
Traverse moveto action failed; The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
Position Not In Correct Range. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Traverse moveto action failed; Need Please press Table In/Out button on the pod to the Home
HOME First. action. If the button is not flashing, please restart the system.
Traverse moveto action failed; Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
Motor unresponsive. service: 400 035 8898
Rotate stop action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Rotate stop action failed; Canopen Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
connecting failed. service: 400 035 8898
Traverse stop action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Traverse stop action failed; Canopen Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
connecting failed. service: 400 035 8898
Traverse stop action failed; The Foot Pedal is stepped down. Please release the Foot Pedal
Footpedal Action Underway. and continue the operation.
Lift home action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Lift home action failed; The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
TouchSensor Trigger. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Lift home action failed; Footpedal The Foot Pedal is stepped down. Please release the Foot Pedal
Action Underway. and continue the operation.
Lift home action failed; RS232 Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
communication error. service: 400 035 8898
Lift move action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Lift move action failed; The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
TouchSensor Trigger. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Lift move action failed; Footpedal The Foot Pedal is stepped down. Please release the Foot Pedal
Action Underway. and continue the operation.
Lift move action failed; RS232 Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
communication error. service: 400 035 8898
Lift moveto action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Lift moveto action failed; The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
TouchSensor Trigger. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Lift moveto action failed; RS232 Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
communication error. service: 400 035 8898
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
Lift stop action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Lift stop action failed; Footpedal The Foot Pedal is stepped down. Please release the Foot Pedal
Action Underway. and continue the operation.
Lift stop action failed; RS232 Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
communication error. service: 400 035 8898
Tilt home action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Tilt home action failed; TouchSensor The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
Trigger. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Tilt home action failed; RS232 Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
communication error. service: 400 035 8898
Tilt move action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Tilt move action failed; TouchSensor The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
Trigger. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Tilt move action failed; RS232 Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
communication error. service: 400 035 8898
Tilt moveto action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Tilt moveto action failed; The touch sensor is triggered. Please check if the touch sensor
TouchSensor Trigger. is stepped on by human factor and try to scan again.
Tilt moveto action failed; RS232 Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
communication error. service: 400 035 8898
Tilt stop action failed; EStop The Estop button is triggered. Please press the Estop
Trigger. recovering button in the Keypad.
Tilt stop action failed; RS232 Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
communication error. service: 400 035 8898
Command is not acceptable in The system has problems, click “OK” and attempt to scan
current state again. If the issue continues, please restart the system in 2
minutes. The report will be sent to Minfound.
Missing scan parameter Invalid value entered. Please check and try scan again.
StateMachine threw an exception The system has problems. Please contact customer service:
400 035 8898
Series Id in ScanStart and ScanPrep Invalid value entered. Please confirm and try scan again.
do not match
Invalid scan type Invalid value entered. Please confirm and try scan again.
Message reply timeout The system has problems, click “OK” and attempt to scan
again. If the issue continues, please restart the system in 2
minutes. The report will be sent to Minfound.
Minion Sync Error The system has problems, click “OK” and attempt to scan
again. If the issue continues, please restart the system in 2
minutes. The report will be sent to Minfound.
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
No more Axial steps The system has problems. Please contact customer service:
400 035 8898
Nothing to abort The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again.
The report will be sent to Minfound.
Mandatory parameters are missing The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again.
If still can’t scan, please restart the system in 2 minutes. The
report will be sent to Minfound.
Operation is aborted Operator canceled this scan, please confirm and try again.
Gantry is spinning. Stop command Gantry is spinning, to protect the tube, please end the scan
is not allowed before performing the current operation.
Current state does not accept this The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again.
command If still can’t scan, please restart the system in 2 minutes. The
Invalid parameters report will be sent to Minfound.
Access database failed
Table Speed Deviation is too large
Cannot find ima map file
XrayManager is already owned by
other programs
Cannot release XrayManager owned
by other programs
Unable to compute filament current
Safety factor has invalid value
kv has invalid value
ma has invalid value
exposure_time has invalid value
table_start_position has invalid
value
table_end_position has invalid value
table_speed has invalid value
filament_current has invalid value
encoder_trigger has invalid value
x_deflection_voltage has invalid
value
theta has invalid value
integration_limit has invalid value
pitch has invalid value
xgrid_voltage_delta has invalid
value
delay_time has invalid value
Message response timeout
Oil pump failed Hardware State has problems. Please contact customer
Oil flow failed service: 400 035 8898
Case is too hot
Oil is too hot
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
XrayOn status is not received after The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again.
ARM command is issued If still can’t scan, please restart the system in 2 minutes. The
XrayOff is not received within report will be sent to Minfound.
specified
Anode or Cathode arcing
Failed to compute grid voltages
Failed to compute final heat
Failed to setup Ima
Arm Failed
Timeout error
HvConnect failed response from
DcbManager
HvStart failed response from
DcbManager
HvStop failed response from
DcbManager
HvAbort failed response from
DcbManager
HvBoost failed response from
DcbManager
HvPrepare failed response from
DcbManager
HvReset failed response from
DcbManager
HvWrapup failed response from
DcbManager
Invalid Command
Invalid State Transition
Invalid Parameters
Unable to receive message response
XrayManager timeout to respond
ABORT request
Warm-up protocol is empty. Maybe
XrayManager is not started yet
Seasoning protocol is empty. Maybe
XrayManager is not started yet
Tube heat should be above 10% Tube heat is too low. Please do warmup first.
before seasoning
The Command is not acceptable in The system has problems, click “OK” and try to scan again.
current state The report will be sent to Minfound.
Receive message timeout
Invalid Fetched Parameters Invalid value entered. Please check and try to scan again. If
Invalid scan type still can’t scan. Please contact customer service: 400 035 8898
Failed to fetch scan parameters
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Table 8-4 Error message
DESCRIPTION SUGGESTION
Tracker was exhausted before The threshold is not reached within the specified time. Please
reaching expected CT number check if the contrast injection is normal and try to scan again.
The report will be sent to Minfound.
Tube will be overheated after Tube will be overheated after exposure,
exposure Please wait a few minutes and try again.
Warm-up needed before exposure Tube heat is too low, Image quality may be affected. Please
do warmup first.
Door is open Door is open, please close the door and try again.
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Chapter IX Patient Browser
9-1 Overview
9-1-1 Function introduction
1. The Patient Browser is used for managing the patient’s image data and raw data. With the
Patient Browser, the user can view, import and export data.
3. This chapter mainly describes the function and the operation procedure of the Patient Browser.
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Interface 1: Toolbar
Table 9-1 Toolbar
No. Key Option Function
1 Import Image import; import data from external devices to the Patient
Browser
2 Export Image export; export data from the Patient Browser to external
devices; multi-select is supported
3 Refresh Click this key to refresh the current page and display the newly
added patient data
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1. Search bar
Condition screening:
Conditions such as Lock, Archive, Study Time, Gender, Body Part, Print and Virtual Print can be
filtered by conditions, and each condition has multiple options. When Study Time selects a custom
range query, a window will pop up, select the date of the query, and you can customize the query
range.
Accession NO., Patient name, Patient ID, Age, PACS address, Study description, Study description
support for fuzzy queries. The data in the list can be queried, case-insensitive, without the need to enter
*. Query for data that contains input characters in the corresponding entry. Only numeric and alphabetic
input is supported.
2. Study list
Interface 3
Interface 3 is the scanning series window.
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Table 9-3 search bar
No. Option Description
1 Number Automatic generation
2 Image Display the middle one of the thumbnails for the current series.
3 Type Scout, helical, axial and so on
4 Count Display the number of the series images
5 Kernel Display the series kernel. It is from reconstruction parameters
6 Slice Display the series slice thickness. It is from reconstruction parameters
Thickness
7 Body Part Head,Orbit,Softfttissue,UpperExtremity,Chest,Spine,Abdomen,
Pelvis,LowerExtremity
8 Description User input the description in the Exam interface parameters
9 PACS The series of the transfer success shows the PACS address. Multiple PACS
Address addresses can be displayed
10 C.E. Contrast scan series shows C+
Interface 4
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2. Patient Information editing interface
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Table 9-4 Patient Information editing options
No. Option Description
8 Referring Referring physician
physician
9 Operator Operator
10 History History
11 Study Study Description
Description
12 Edit by The name of the editor, which can be different from the current
login name; It cannot be left blank. The default display is the
current login name.
3. Click [EditLog] to display the Edit Log on the left side of [Patient Information] interface.
Edit time (YYYY/MM/DD, hh: mm: ss), editor, content before and after the edit.
All editing operations of this patient will be recorded. The edit log will be automatically
updated to the txt file. The log clear rule is the same as that of the [Service] log (The data clear
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9-3 Deletion
At least 250000 images can be saved to the local disk.
In order to ensure the normal operation of the machine, when the capacity of the DICOMS storage
disk is less than 10% (please note the mark in the lower right corner of the interface), please
manually back up the older DICOMS to a removable storage device (if the hospital is equipped with a
PACS system, after confirming that those DICOMS have been transferred to PACS, users should
decide for themselves whether they still need to back up those old DICOMS), and then delete those
unit. Automatic deletion can be repeated many times until the free space exceeds the minimum threshold.
Automatic deletion will automatically skip the locked study and retain raw data for at least 7 days.
Note:
1. The locked image data cannot be deleted. Image data in use cannot be deleted.
2. If the selected study or series is locked or not archived, the user will be reminded with a pop-up.
3. The user can select to automatically delete raw data or not in the raw data configuration in [Service].
If the Power-on Self-test finds that the free space is less than 30%-40%, raw data will be
A test will be conducted to the raw data disk according to the interval set by the user in
the Service. If the available space is less than 20%, raw data will be automatically deleted until
3. Real-time deletion
After new data are added to the Patient Browser, if the free space of the raw data disk is
less than 10%, raw data will be automatically deleted until the free space is 10%.
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9-4 Data Import
1. Click [Import] in the [Patient Browser] interface.
2. The selection interface is popped up. Click [OK] to select data from the local disk. Click [OK]
In case of import failure, the system will prompt with pop-up and explain the reason (such
as, repeated import). In case of transmission interruption caused by PACS, DVD and USB
removal or network interruption, etc., the user will be prompted by pop-up. The pop-up will
3. The pop-up will prompt about transmission progress and successful transmission. Remind the
user when the export fails, and prompt the reason. In case of transmission interruption caused
by PACS, DVD removal or network interruption, etc., the user will be prompted by pop-up.
4. Anonymous patient: The user can select to hide the patient ID and patient name by using the
5. Emergency patient: Corresponding information of the emergency patient must be filled in,
otherwise data cannot be exported. Patient ID and patient name of the emergency patient are filled
in automatically.
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9-5-2 Export ways
1. PACS
In the [Patient Browser] interface, select one or more study (multi-selection supported), one
Select PACS device from the drop-down list, and click [OK] to transmit the image
The image transmission status can be viewed through the transmission interface of the task
manager.
2. DVD
Image data can be exported. Support for anonymous export and export DICOM viewer.
In the [Patient Browser] interface, select one or more study (multi-selection supported), one
Name: Show the DVD name and can rename it. Enter the name, and click [OK].
Select DVD from the drop-down list, and click [OK] to transmit the image
If the size of image data is larger than the DVD space, the export interface will be closed,
and the user will be prompted by pop-up. Click [OK] to go back to the [Patient Browser]
interface.
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The image transmission status can be viewed through the transmission interface of the
task manager.
Display: Lock, Archive, Accession NO., Patient name, Study time, Patient ID, Gender,
Age, Body part, PACS address, Study description, Print, Virtual print
Display: Number, Image, Type (Scout, Axial and Helical, etc.), Count, Kernel, Slice
Linkage with the image: Click the image series to display the corresponding
The first digit represents the source of the image: 1.scan, 2. Second recon, 3.dose, 4.VR,
5.CPR, 6.MPR;
The second and third digits represent the scan series number of the study, and it increases
progressively;
The fourth and fifth digits represent the reconstructed number of the series, and it
increases progressively
9-6-3 Image
1. Click to select any image series and display the image information.
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9-6-4 Selecting data
Select the image data of any study in the Study List window.
In the Study List, click the needed patient scan and select all images of this study.
In the scan series window, select the image data of one or more series.
In the Study List, click the needed patient scan, the series list refreshes and display the
Select one or more series from the series list: Click to select one series; Ctrl + left-click
information is as follows:
1. Tube Heat
2. Task manager
Display the current status of reconstruction, transmission, and printing tasks in real time.
3. Service
Some tools and functions of service, please refer to Chapter 7 Service for details.
4. Detector Temperature
Display the free space of the current DICOMS disk in real time.
6. Door Status
Display the current door status in real time. Door Status: white means closed; yellow
means open.
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Chapter X secondary reconstruction
10-1 Overview
10-1-1 Function introduction
1. This chapter mainly describes the function and the operation procedure of the secondary
reconstruction.
2. With the secondary reconstruction function, the user can perform second image reconstruction
Interface 1
Interface 1 displays the patient name and the position information of the study, which cannot be edited.
Interface 2
Interface 2 displays the scanning information, click the plus button to increase the reconstruction
series. It is possible to add or delete the reconstruction series that has not been reconstructed (final
Interface 3
It displays the corresponding parameter information of the selected series. Recon parameters of
Interface 5
Table 10-1 keys and functions
No. Key Function
1 Start Start the reconstruction task
2 End Exit the secondary reconstruction
interface
The selected series and the corresponding scout are imported automatically.
The Start Position value can be input into the Start Position parameter box.
The End Position value can be input into the End Position parameter box.
The needed Slice Thickness can be selected from Slice Thickness parameter options.
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5. Slice Interval [mm]
Slice Interval is related to Slice Thickness. After the Slice Thickness is selected, the Slice
If it is the axial scan, Slice Interval can be viewed only and cannot be edited; if it is the
6. Windowing
Windowing contains several common Wnd Widths and Wnd Levels which can be used
Windowing is influenced by the scanning part. The Windowing option influences Wnd
The needed Wnd Width and Wnd Level can be selected from Default Windowing options.
Wnd Width and Wnd Level means those of the reconstruction image.
Wnd Width and Wnd Level can be selected from Default Windowing or input into the
8. Kernel
Kernel is the algorithm selected for the reconstruction image. It is used to sharpen or
9. Recon Matrix
Recon Matrix options include 512-dot matrix. The user can select the needed matrix size.
No. of Image is related to Slice Thickness, Slice Interval, Start Position and End Position.
The corresponding No. of Image is calculated automatically after Slice Thickness, Slice
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Before the scan start or the execution of secondary reconstruction, the user can select the
corresponding post-processing workstation or the hospital’s PACS system after clicking the
button on the right of PACS in the reconstruction parameter interface. After the end of image
reconstruction, the system will automatically send the reconstructed image to the selected
MAR means to metal artifact removal. This function reduces the adverse effects of metal
MAR has two options: On and Off. You can choose whether to activate the function of
metal artifact removal through the reconstructed image. If you use the MAR function and
select the On option, a pop-up box will display the MAR parameter: MAR. Check the
MAR option to select the function of metal artifact removal, and the following parameters
will appear:
i. MetalThreshold: Set the minimum CT number of the metal part in the image. Any
ii. UseSFOV: That is, whether to use SFOV in the metal removal process. When the
metal part is inside the DFOV and part is outside the DFOV, this switch should be
turned on.
NDI+ iterative noise reduction has two options: On and Off. Use the On/Off button to
turn on/off the NDI+ iterative noise reduction function. When the NDI+ function option
is On, you can set the NDI+ Level and use iterative calculation to reduce the image
noise level.
NDI+ Level option can choose a value from 1 to 5. This option can set the degree of image
noise reduction. The higher the value set, the lower the noise level of the image.
14. Auto MPR
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Auto MPR means that after the reconstruction of the transverse is completed, the MPR
reconstruction of coronal and sagittal will be performed automatically, without the need
for manual reconstruction, which reduces the doctor's operation steps and saves
operation time.
If you use the Auto MPR function, click MPR Setting, and the relevant parameters will
be displayed in the pop-up box, as shown in the figure below:
After setting the parameters, select this protocol to scan, the coronal and sagittal images
can be automatically reconstructed, which can be viewed in the Patient Browser.
After checking, select this protocol to scan, and the image can be automatically printed
after the scan is completed.
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10-4-1 Adding reconstruction tasks
Click the Add button in the series display area to add a new reconstruction series.
reconstruction.
deleted.
The system sends a reconstruction task to the reconstruction queue, and sends
The user can click the task manager in the lower right corner of the interface to browse
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Chapter XI Image Review
11-1 Overview
11-1-1 Function introduction
Image Review is mainly used for viewing, editing and modifying the image, so that the user can further
observe and analyze the patient’s focus. After the completion of image edit, the image can be saved to
Interface 1
Interface 2
Interface 3
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11-2 Image Import
Images can be imported from the Patient Browser based on the study or series, and imported from
external resources.
1. The image can be imported from the Patient Browser based on the study: Select a study and click
[Review].
2. The image can be imported from the Patient Browser based on series: Select a single series of the
study and right click [Review] or double click the series to import the selected series.
3. Images also can be imported from external resources: In the [Review] interface, click [Interface] and
then click [Open File] button to open one or more images under the external directory.
After the series is imported to Review, the user cannot delete or modify it from the Patient
2. After the import, the window can simultaneously display 4 studies, 4 series and 4 images at most.
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11-6 Toolbar Window
11-6-1 Common
Table 11-1 Toolbar--common
No. Key Option Function
1 Stack/Effuse Images display in the way of stack. Each box displays one image of
the series, with the other images stacked behind it.
Images display in the way of effuse. Each box displays one image.
5 Click to switch to the Scout Mode. The layout turns into 1*2. The
Scout Mode
scout image of the scout line is displayed on the left, while the
corresponding image series is displayed on the right.
6 DICOM
Click to view the tag information of dicom
information
7 Preset Click it to display the drop-down list of WW & WL, which includes
Window several preset WWs & WLs.
The range of WW is an integer from 1 to +4096, and the range of WL is an integer from -8192
to +8192. If the entered value is not within this range, it will be automatically adjusted to a
reasonable value.
The Apply key is enabled only when both WW and WL are correct.
Click to switch to the Scout Mode. The layout turns into 1*2. The scout image of the scout
line is displayed on the left, while the corresponding image series is displayed on the right.
When the image page is turned, the scout line changes accordingly.
After the key is clicked again, the layout recovers to the stack mode.
When the user selects to display all scout lines,
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The scout lines will be displayed with an interval if they are too many, but the page
number of the first and the last image must be displayed (such as, 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 26).
The number beside the scout line means the page number of the image.
The current scout line is a full line, while other scout lines are dotted lines.
The Bilateral Ruler Scale always displays in the middle on the right end of the image window.
When the image is zoomed, the width of the Bilateral Ruler Scale will be adjusted accordingly.
The displayed unit number remains unchanged within a certain range. When the image is
zoomed to a certain proportion, the unit number will change, and the width of the Bilateral
Ruler Scale will change synchronously. If the magnification of the Bilateral Ruler Scale stops,
the magnification of the image will stop too.
Variation range of the unit number:
Zoom in: 100, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10 (mm)
Zoom out: 150, 200, 250 …1150 (mm)
11-6-2 Interface
Table 11-2 Toolbar--interface
No. Key Option Function
1 Save the image information. Click this key to save the modified image
Save
(ROI). Only ROI is saved. The effect of Pan, Zoom, WW/WL,
Sharpen, Smooth, Pseudo Color, Rotate and Rollover will not be saved.
2
Open File Open one or more image (s) under the external directory.
3 Patient
Switch to the Patient Browser interface.
Browser
4 Diagnose
Click to generate the diagnose report. (This function is optional and
report
not displayed by default).
(Optional)
1. Description on image storage
The popped-up dialog box provides options including storage types (selected image, current
Only when [Selected Series] is selected from the storage type, can AVI be selected. The whole
2. Image open
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A dialog box will be popped up, if a non-DICOM image is imported externally, and the original image
It will assist the doctor in filling in the diagnosis report, see 11-7 Diagnose Report for details.
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Table 11-3 Toolbar--image operation tools
No. Key Option Function
Sharpen Click it to sharpen the whole image. It can be clicked repeatedly.
12
Image Invert Click it to invert the color of the image and obtain the positive &
14
negative image.
1. Linkage description
Linkage can be conducted for series selected under the stack mode.
When the Linkage key is clicked, the images with the focus spot are ready for linkage.
After another image is clicked, the two images are linked. The linked images can be turned
simultaneously. For example, Series 1 has 10 images, while Series 2 has 22 images. The final
linkage effect is that Series 1 displays 10 images/Series 2 displays the 22nd image. Moreover,
regardless of the position of the focus spot, the linkage is terminated when the Linkage key is
clicked again.
The image having the focus spot displays the border indicating the linkage.
2. Description on Edge Preservation
Click [OK] to apply the changed parameter; click [Cancel] to cancel the operation.
Click the slider to adjust the enhancement effect. Each enhancement uses the current
Click [OK] to apply the changed parameter; click [Cancel] to cancel the operation.
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11-6-4 Tool
Table 11-6 Toolbar--Tool
No. Key Option Function
Ellipse Click to label an oval ROI graphic in the image and display
corresponding information.
1
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Rectangle Click to label a rectangular ROI graphic in the image and display
corresponding information.
2
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Any Click to label any ROI graphic in the image and display
Graphics corresponding information.
3
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Length Click it to label a straight line in the image and display the
corresponding length of the labeled graphic. The length measuring
4 error of the image is ≤±0.5mm.
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Pencil Click it to label a curve length graphic in the image and display the
corresponding length of the labeled graphic.
5
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Press to label an arrow in the image.
Arrow
6 Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Click it to label an angle graphic in the image and display the
corresponding angle of the labeled graphic. The angle measuring
Angle
7 error of the image is ≤±0.5°.
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Click it to label a cobb angle graphic in the image and display the
Cobb Angle corresponding angle of the labeled graphic.
8
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Marker Mark on the image.
9 Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
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Table 11-6 Toolbar--Tool
No. Key Option Function
Click it to display the pixel information. It is in the shape of cross.
10 Pixel Lens Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Clear Clear all ROIs of the image with the focal spot selected.
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Measure
1. ROI display content
Area (mm2), mean (HU) and standard deviation (Std).
During zooming, the thickness of ROI line as well as the font size and thickness remain
unchanged.
When the ROI is the same as the image, the remarks display in the box.
The dotted line on the image can be dragged, but cannot exceed the image region.
2. Tools setting
The user can move Tools, adjust their sizes and move corresponding notes.
When the image is zoomed, the ROI size changes accordingly (The actual physical region
remains unchanged.), but the font size of notes shall remain unchanged.
The user can delete the selected ROI with right-click.
All operations are continuous operations. The image can be labeled repeatedly. When
another button is clicked, the corresponding mode is switched automatically.
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11-6-5 Interface
Table 11-8 Toolbar--interface
No. Key Option Function
1 Transfer the selected image to the [Film] interface, please refer to
Film
Chapter XIII for [Film].
2 Transfer the selected image to the [3D Viewer] interface, please refer
3D
to Chapter XII for [3D Viewer].
3 Clear the current image browsing record, exit the Image Review
Close interface, and automatically return to the [Patient List] interface.
Click it to close all series and recover to the Patient Browser interface.
Turn page using the mouse wheel or the wheel on the right side of the image region.
2. Multiple selection
Shift + left click: select multiple continuous objects.
Ctrl + left click: select multiple discontinuous objects.
Click: Click to cancel multiple selection, and select the current image using the mouse.
3. Mouse
Hold the left key and drag: WW & WL of the whole series’ image change.
Hold the right key and drag: The window of the whole series’ image pans.
Directly roll the wheel: Turn the image page.
Hold the wheel and drag: Zoom in and zoom out the image.
Note: It acts on the whole series’ image.
Right-click shortcut (click and release):
Film: selected image, current series, manually selected image
Save
Send to 3D Viewer
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11-7 Diagnostic Report (Optional)
11-7-1 Function introduction
With the Diagnostic Report function, the user can perform clinical pathological analysis and diagnosis,
and print the result in the form of Diagnostic Report which facilitates the doctor and the patient’s
reference.
2 New report Create a new report and enter the input interface of the
Diagnostic Report
Print report Print the diagnostic report
Setting default The user can set up the font size, and select to save the
title label or not and display the Logo or not.
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Table 11-9 Keys and functions of Diagnostic Report interface
No. Key Option Function
After the user selects to save the label, the original
template will be covered and is unrecoverable.
Interface 2: Diagnostic Report interface
The Diagnostic Report interface can be modified, Including hospital name, label and
diagnosis.
Table 11-10 Right-click keys and functions
No. Key Function
1 Cut Cut the image
2 Copy Copy the image
3 Paste Paste the image
Interface 3: Report List interface
The user can view the diagnostic report in the Report List interface. Meanwhile, this interface displays
all diagnostic reports of the selected patient, including the following information: number, status (printed,
unprinted), report name (including modified report. The name of the modified report has a “0” in the
end.), report doctor, report date, check doctor, study part and report type (negative and positive).
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2. Diagnostic Report Input interface
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11-7-3 Report list
1. View list
After a diagnostic report is double clicked, the system will automatically jump to the diagnostic report
interface. In this interface, the user can print the report or modify the content. See 11-7-5 Diagnostic
2. New report
After the [New Report] button is clicked, the system will automatically pop up the Diagnostic Report
Input interface. See 11-7-4 Diagnostic Report Input interface for details.
3. Modify report
After a diagnostic report is selected, the system will automatically jump to the
diagnostic report interface. The user can modify the report in this interface.
The modified report will be saved as a new series. The original report is not affected. The
default name is xxx (0). The date of the modified report is the current time by default.
Both the modified report and the original report can be viewed, printed and edited.
Examine Data window is used for inputting basic information and examine information of the patient,
mainly including patient name, age, gender, examine method and part. The displayed information is the
Diagnosis text window includes Clinical Performance, CT Performance and Image Diagnose.
Clinical Performance should be input manually by the user and can be left blank.
contents can be imported automatically after a template is selected from the Diagnose Model
window.
contents can be imported automatically after a template is selected from the Diagnose Model
window.
This window is used for storing the inserted image which will be displayed in the print report.
Operation steps
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Select a type of image from the [Review] interface, and click the [Temporary Storage]
button.
Click [Diagnostic Report], and the image will appear at the temporary image interface.
At this time, the image temporary storage window will display the stored image.
Temporary storage period: When the user closes the [Diagnose Report], all temporary images
will be emptied.
The drop-down menu of the report type includes negative and positive.
With the Diagnose Model, the doctor can fill in [CT Performance] and [Image Diagnose] quickly.
The private model is blank by default. The doctor can right click and select [New Category]
to customize the private model, see right-click function for specific methods.
The private model can be modified by the current login account only (For example, if
Doctor Zhang creates a private model named Doctor Zhang, only Doctor Zhang’s account can
Double click [Public Model] or [Private Model] to unfold the case model list, double click
a case in the model, or click [Apply] button after clicking a case, and then corresponding
contents of the case model will display in [CT Performance] and [Image Diagnose] of the
Right-click function
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Table 11-11 Right-click function
Right-click function
No. Key Function
1 New The user can click this key, input contents in the popped-up dialog box, and click
Category [OK] button to add a new sub-category under the root category.
The new model is blank. The doctor can edit and click [Save Model].
2 Modify The user can click this key, input contents in the popped-up dialog box, and click
Category [OK] button to modify the name of the target category.
3 Delete The user can click this key, and click [OK] button in the popped-up dialog box
Category to delete this category and all case models under this category.
4 Export Click this key, select a target path, and save the target model as a *.xml format
models file.
Function selection area
Table 11-12 Keys and functions of the function selection area
No. Key Function
1 Add Double click different cases to add new contents to [CT Performance] and
[Image Diagnose] of the diagnose text window based on existing contents.
2 Replace Double click different cases. Corresponding contents of the new model will
replace contents in [CT Performance] and [Image Diagnose] of the original
diagnose text window. The system selects replace by default.
3 Apply Select a specific case from the disease selection area and click [Apply Model]
Model to display model contents in [CT Performance] and [Image Diagnose] of the
diagnose text area. The effect is the same as that of double-clicking a specific
case.
4 Save Select a specific case using the mouse, modify any content in [CT Performance]
Model and [Image Diagnose] of the diagnose text area, and click the [Save Model]
button to change the model content.
6. Function operation window
Function operation area includes: report information, image setting, common tools, and create report.
Report information
The report time is the current time by default and can be modified.
Create Report
Click the [Create Report] button to jump to the Diagnose Report interface, see 11-7-5 Diagnose Report
for details.
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11-7-5 Diagnostic report
After the user inputs contents and click the [Create Report] button, the content will be imported to the
Diagnostic Report interface. The content of the diagnose report can be viewed and modified. Supported
Name, gender, age, patient ID, admission No., method, part, submitting doctor;
2. Save
Click the [Save Report] button in the toolbar to save the current Diagnose Report to the temporary
database.
When it is saved for the first time, the system will pop up the following box. The default name of the
3. Print
Click the [Print Report] button, and select the printer and copies to print the final Diagnose Report.
If the user closes this page before saving or printing, the user will be prompted by a pop-up.
After the Diagnose Report interface is closed, the system exits the interface and goes back to the
[Review] interface.
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Chapter XII 3D View
12-1 Overview
12-1-1 Function introduction
3D View is mainly used for reconstructing and viewing 3D images which will facilitate the doctor’s
diagnosis.
Interface 1
Interface 2
Interface 3
Interface 4
Interface 5
Interface 5 is the window for the patient information and the list of the series.
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Interface 6
Interface 7
12-1-3 Import
Import way
interface, and right click the [3D] button to enter the [3D View] interface.
and click the [3D Viewer] button to enter the [3D View] interface.
and right click the [3D Viewer] button to enter the [3D View] interface.
4. Click [Open File] button in the [3D View] interface to import external images
(3 ≤ quantity ≤ 1000).
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Table 12-2 Toolbar
No. Key Option Function
4 Show/Hide Show/Hide the cube on the bottom right corner of the
Image image. The system shows the cube by default.
Orientation It acts on all images.
5 Linkage After this button is clicked, valid operations for all
images (except 3D images) include WW/WL, Zoom,
Pan and Show Other Orientation; after it is clicked
again, the synchronizing function is invalid.
The status is synchronous by default.
6 Ellipse Click this button to draw a circular ROI on the 2D image
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Table 12-2 Toolbar
No. Key Option Function
19 Save Image Click the button, select the save type, save window, and
picture type in the pop-up box, and click the [Save]
button to save.
The save types are divided into: save single image and
save series;
The save window is divided into: current window, all
windows;
The saving format is divided into: DICOM, JPEG, BMP.
20 Open Click the button to select a folder to import, and all files
in this folder are in file format.
21 Quit Clear all images and records on the 3D page.
1. Preset WW/WL
Click it to display the drop-down list of WW & WL, which includes several preset WWs
& WLs.
Click setting to pop up the following dialog box. The user can edit the present WW/WL,
4. Others
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12-3 VR
12-3-1 Tools of VR image window
In the [VR] interface, the VR image window has the following quick access toolbar.
Table 12-4 Quick access tools of the VR image window
No. Key Key name Function
1 Internal Cut Click once to execute Internal Clipping a time.
3 Previous Click once to undo the clipping operation once. The icon
turns gray until there is no previous step.
4 Clear All Cut Undo all clipping operations
9 Send to Film After clicking, send the image or series to the film
10 VRT LUT Click the button, and the Three-D Template selection
interface will pop up on the left
11 Edit LUT Click the button to enter the Three-D Template editing
interface
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12-3-3 Three-D template
1. CT number and transparency
The horizontal axis represents the CT number, while the longitudinal axis represents the
transparency. The red dot represents an adjustment point on the plane formed by two axes. Its
Left click the plane formed by two axes to add an adjustment point; right click the
Move the mouse over the white dot, left click and drag to move the adjustment point.
After the user moves the mouse over the straight line between two adjustment points, right
clicks and drags horizontally, this straight line will move horizontally, and the 3D image
changes accordingly.
Move the mouse over the vernier to display its coordinate; left click and move the mouse
3. Save
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12-3-4 Surface shaded display
Click on the slice mode, select the surface reconstruction SSD, and the interface will
Click the corresponding scale of a surface value, to display the vernier of this surface
value on the scale; drag the vernier horizontally to change the surface value. Drag the vernier
towards the left to decrease the surface value; drag the vernier towards the right to increase
The reconstructed image of the surface is displayed in the VR image window. After the
reconstruction parameters are set, click the [Apply] button to reconstruct the surface 3D
image.
the raw data field utilizing relevant algorithms to reconstruct 3D images. The image information of the
iso-density bone tissue can be rapidly extracted utilizing the intensity projection technique.
After [Slice Mode] in the top right corner of the VR image is clicked, keys in the table below will appear.
Table 12-6 Slice Mode (Top right corner of the VR image)
No. Key Function
1 VR Click it to switch the Slice Mode of the VR image to VR
2 Maximum Intensity Click it to switch the Slice Mode of the VR image to
Projection (MaxIP) MaxIP
3 Minimum Intensity Click it to switch the Slice Mode of the VR image to
Projection (MinIP) MinIP
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12-3-6 Image operation
3D image operation includes: zoom 3D image, rotate 3D image, change WW/WL, change layout.
1. Move image
Click the three-dimensional image with the mouse, press the left and right buttons of the mouse at the
same time and move, the image of the window can be moved.
The user moves the left mouse button over the 3D image. The tissue filling effect of this image will
When the user moves the 3D image with the right mouse button. This image will rotate with the
movement of the mouse. When the right button is released, the image is rotated to the target angle.
4. Zoom images
Hold down the middle mouse button and move up and down to zoom the image.
12-4 MPR
12-4-1 Function bar window
Table 12-7 MPR function bar
No. Key Option Function
1 Add MPR Click this key to add MPR Recon
Recon item
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12-4-2 MPR Recon
1. Add MPR Recon
Click to select an operating plane from the transverse section, the sagittal plane or the coronal
plane. Click the [Add MPR Recon] button in the toolbar.
Set up slice thickness, slice interval, slice quantity and mode in the MPR Recon dialog box.
Move the mouse over the current operating plane, click to define the MPR Recon plane. Move
the control point pointed by the arrow to rotate the MPR series and change the reconstruction
range. The user also can move the whole reconstruction area through dragging any point in the
reconstruction area, and the reconstruction image also changes accordingly.
2. Reconstruction item list
The list of added MPR Recon plane displays below the MPR Recon button. After the
MPR Recon name is double clicked, the image window loads relevant MPR images.
To add an MPR group, click the plus sign to add multiple MPRs on the same plane.
Click the MPR template save button to save the MPR group as an MPR template.
to turn the page, or drag the scroll bar to turn the page, and the corresponding reconstruction
save the reconstructed images. Click the [Save MPR Image] button to pop up the dialog box.
Fill in the series No., series description, and separate storage of scout. Click [Save] to save
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12-4-3 Image operation
Image operation includes: turn the image page, zoom the image, pan the image, change the WW/WL,
If the mouse moves over the right side of the image, the originally hidden scroll bar will
appear. The user can turn the image page by moving the scrollbar with the mouse.
Click the target window using the mouse, simultaneously press the left & right mouse
button and move up and down, and the image in the window will change accordingly.
Move up to zoom in the image; Move down to zoom out the image.
Note: If linkage is used, when the MPR image is zoomed, images of other windows will
be zoomed synchronously. If linkage is not used, when the MPR image is zoomed, only images
Use the mouse to move the target image while holding down the left and right buttons,
be changed synchronously. If linkage is not used, when the MPR image is panned, only the WW/WL of
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12-5 CPR
12-5-1 Function bar window
Table 12-8 CPR function bar
No. Key Option Function
1 Add CPR Click this key to add CPR Polyline
(Polyline) item
2 Add CPR Click this key to add CPR Curve
(Curve) item
3 Save CPR Image Click this key to save CPR image
Click to select an operating plane from the transverse section, the sagittal plane or the coronal
Set up slice thickness, mode and CPR Curve in the CPR Curve dialog box.
Move the mouse to the current operating plane, left click on the image of the current operating
plane to define the curve, right click to end the curve definition after the last point is defined.
Move the control point (line) pointed by the arrow to change or move the curve, and the
Curve name is double clicked, the image window loads relevant CPR images.
Click the delete button to delete the selected CPR reconstruction project.
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12-5-3 Image operation
Image operation includes: turn the image page, zoom the image, pan the image, change the WW/WL,
If the mouse moves over the right side of the image, the originally hidden scroll bar will
appear. The user can turn the image page by moving the scrollbar with the mouse.
Click the target window using the mouse, simultaneously press the left & right mouse
button and move up and down, and the image in the window will change accordingly.
Move up to zoom in the image; Move down to zoom out the image.
Note: If linkage is used, when the CPR image is zoomed, images of other windows will
be zoomed synchronously. If linkage is not used, when the CPR image is zoomed, only images
Use the mouse to move the target image while holding down the left and right buttons,
be changed synchronously. If linkage is not used, when the CPR image is panned, only the WW/WL of
Non-1×1 layout: Double click the image to switch to the 1×1 layout, double click again
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12-6 Mouse function
Table 12-9 Common function of the mouse
No. Key Function
Drag with the left To change the tissue filling effect of the 3D reconstructed image.
1
button To change the WW/WL of the reconstructed plane image.
Drag with the right To rotate the 3D reconstructed image. The cube displaying the image
2
button orientation also rotates accordingly.
Drag with both Image movement.
3
buttons
4 Move the wheel Zoom in and zoom out of the 3D reconstructed image.
Non-1×1 layout: Double click the image to switch to the 1×1 layout,
Double click the left
5 double click again to back to the non-1×1 layout (including the focal
button
spot state).
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Chapter XIII Film
13-1 Overview
13-1-1 Function introduction
Utilizing the Film, the user can print DICOM3.0 image, view and print patient images, perform simple
editing for the image, set up printing parameters, connect the printer to print the film. Images can be
Interface 1
Interface 2
Interface 3
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13-2 Image Import
1. Import (examine/series/image) from [Patient Browser] using the button in the menu bar or the right
mouse button.
The user can import current examine, current series, or Interval Print to [Film] through
right clicking.
For the option of Interval Print, the user can set up the image selection range, including
the start and end position of the import (The maximum image quantity of the series is displayed
by default) as well as the interval. Each series is imported to [Film] using the same initial
2. Import (image/series) from [Review] using the button in the menu bar or the right mouse button.
The user can import selected image, selected series, or Interval Print to [Film] through
right clicking.
For the option of Interval Print, the user can set up the image selection range, including
the start and end position of the import (The maximum image quantity of the series is displayed
by default) as well as the interval. Each series is imported to [Film] using the same initial
13-3-1 Layout
1. The system will record the layout set last time as the default layout.
2. The displayed aspect ratio in the film display window is the same as the film size.
in the image area, and enters the print queue. The user can import other patient images. You can
check the printing status in the print interface of the task manager in the lower right corner.
2. Markers imported to the image cannot be operated (including being deleted and moved, etc.)
4. The [Patient Browser] interface displays the status of normal printing and virtual printing. If the
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13-3-3 Film title
Before printing, the user can select to display the film title or not in the [Print setting]. See chapter 13-
When the user selects to show the film title, the successfully-printed film will display the following
The displayed information includes Patient Name, Study Part, Series Number, Preview image,
Click the drop-down box of the layout, in addition to some common layouts, you can also set the layout
independently. When self-setting, click on the setting, the layout setting box will pop up, and you can
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Table 13-2 Format setting
No. Option Description
1 Standard Select Standard to set up the row and the column. For example, 3 and 4
represent 3 rows and 4 columns.
2 Horizontal By selecting Horizontal, the user can set up the columns of each row. For
example, 2, 3 and 4 represent 2 columns of the first row, 3 columns of the
second row, and 4 columns of the third row, respectively.
3 Vertical By selecting Vertical, the user can set up the rows of each column. For
example, 3, 4, 5 and 6 represent 3 rows of the first column, 4 rows of the
second column, 5 rows of the third column, and 6 rows of the fourth column,
respectively.
13-5-2 Common
Table 13-3 Toolbar--common
No. Key Option Function
1 Recover Recover the Pan, Zoom, Smooth, Sharpen, Edge Preservation,
Rotate, Contrast Enhancement, Pseudo Color, Invert, and
WW/WL. It acts on all images.
2 Pan After this button is clicked, left-click and move can pan the image.
It acts on all images.
3 Zoom After this button is clicked, left-click and move to Zoom In/Out
the image.
It acts on all images.
4 Common The user clicks this button and selects preset WW/WL from the
WW/WL popped-up drop-down list. Then the WW/WL of the selected
image turns into the preset WW/WL. It acts on all images of the
current series.
5 Insert Scout Select one or more image (s) and click this button to insert a scout
before the first image. Press once for a single treatment. Images
can be randomly selected in the process.
6 Select All Click this button to select all images in the interface.
7 Delete Selected Select a certain image and click this button. Press once for a single
Image treatment. Images can be randomly selected in the process.
8 Mirror After this button is clicked, horizontal rollover of the image is
Horizontal achieved; Mirror Horizontal, azimuth information and ROI
change accordingly.
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly
selected in the process.
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Table 13-3 Toolbar--common
No. Key Option Function
It acts on a single image.
9 Mirror Vertical After this button is clicked, vertical rollover of the image is
achieved; Mirror Vertical, azimuth information and ROI change
accordingly.
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly
selected in the process.
It acts on a single image.
10 Turn Left 90° After this button is clicked, the image turns left 90°, azimuth
information and ROI change accordingly.
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly
selected in the process.
It acts on a single image.
11 Turn Right 90° After this button is clicked, the image turns right 90°, azimuth
information and ROI change accordingly.
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly
selected in the process.
It acts on a single image.
12 Drag Click the [Drag] button, click one or more image (s) and drag,
make it/them before the image with selected focal spot.
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly
selected in the process.
13 Rotate Rotate angle, you can do it multiple times.
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13-5-3 Show/Hide
Table 13-5 Toolbar--Show/Hide
No. Key Option Function
Corner Show/Hide Corner Information.
1
Information The default selection is Show. This button acts on all images.
Bilateral Ruler Show/Hide Bilateral Ruler Scale.
2
Scale The default selection is Show. This button acts on all images.
ROI Show/Hide ROI button.
3
The Bilateral Ruler Scale always displays in the middle on the right end of the image
window.
When the image is zoomed, the width of the Bilateral Ruler Scale will be adjusted
accordingly. The displayed unit number remains unchanged within a certain range. When the
image is zoomed to a certain proportion, the unit number will change, and the width of the
Bilateral Ruler Scale will change synchronously. If the magnification of the Bilateral Ruler
Click the arrow on the right side of the [Scout] button. The popped-up menu displays options of upper
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13-5-4 Measure & ROI
Table 13-6 Toolbar--Tools
No. Key Option Function
Ellipse Click to label an oval ROI graphic in the image and display
corresponding information.
1
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Rectangle Click to label a rectangular ROI graphic in the image and display
corresponding information.
2
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Any Click to label any ROI graphic in the image and display
Graphics corresponding information.
3
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Length Click it to label a straight line in the image and display the
corresponding length of the labeled graphic.
4
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Pencil Click it to label a curve length graphic in the image and display the
corresponding length of the labeled graphic.
5
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Press to label an arrow in the image.
Arrow
6 Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Click it to label an angle graphic in the image and display the
Angle corresponding angle of the labeled graphic.
7
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Click it to label a cobb angle graphic in the image and display the
Cobb Angle corresponding angle of the labeled graphic.
8
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Marker Mark on the image.
9 Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Magnifier Click it to magnify the image part clicked by the mouse (with fixed
10 magnification box); left-click and drag the mouse to view different
image parts; the magnification is 2-fold (fixed).
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Table 13-6 Toolbar--Tools
No. Key Option Function
Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Click it to display the pixel information. It is in the shape of cross.
Pixel Lens
11 Press once for a single treatment. Images can be randomly selected
in the process.
Clear All Clear all ROIs of the image with the focal spot selected.
12
Measure
13-5-5 Print
Table 13-7 Toolbar--Print
No. Key Option Function
Print Setting To set up printing parameters
1
2 Preview Mode The options include Normal and Overview. The default option is
Normal.
Under the Overview Mode, the interface will display all films, and
all operations of the Normal Mode can be conducted to each image.
Click on the print settings, the initial print parameter setting interface will pop up, and you can set the
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13-5-6 Function Button
Table 13-8 Function Button
No. Key Function
1 Print the film of all images and clear the film display area after printing
2 Save it as an electronic film, which can be viewed in the Patient Browser, and it
needs to be printed and imported into the film again for printing.
3 Click it to close all series, recover to the initial interface and automatically switch
to the Patient Browser interface
2
Page up Jump to the previous page.
3
Page display Display Page */*. The page number also can be manually input.
4
Page down Jump to the next page.
5
Last page Click this key to show the last page.
Right-click function
Only when one or more image (s) is selected, can the right-click be enabled.
Note 13-1
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13-6-2 Multiple selection
Shift + left click: select multiple continuous objects
Delete: Select with the mouse, press the Delete key in the keyboard, and click OK in the
pop-up.
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Chapter XIV Technical Information for Users
This chapter provides some technical parameter information of the system.
shall be equipped with the air conditioner (AC) to control the temperature. The AC must be on 24h a
day and 7 days a week. Do not replace the AC with the counter-flow heat exchanger (insufficient thermal
cooling quantity within the same time). The temperature control conditions are listed in Table 14-1. The
system can be powered on only after its operating condition has been maintained for at least 24h.
Table 14-1 Temperature control requirement
Scanning room
Temperature Humidity (Non- Atmospheric
condensing) pressure
Maintain Maximum Recommendation
increase/decrease speed
18 °C to 26 °C 1.5 °C/hour 30%-70% (Non- 70kPa-106kPa
64.4 °F to 78.8 °F 2.7 °F/hour condensing)
Operation control room
Temperature Humidity (Non- Atmospheric
condensing) pressure
Maintain Maximum Recommendation
increase/decrease speed
15ºC - 30ºC 3 °C/hour 30%-80% (Non- 70kPa-110kPa
59 °F to 86 °F 6 °F/hour condensing)
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The running noise of the system is not more than 75 dB (A).
Notice 14-1
The medical data (including image data) exchange mode and the transmission protocol of three
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1. Local communication
The patient’s medical image data collected by CT are stored to local and DVD storage media through
local interface. There is no network connection involved. The data format is DICOM. It is a
data exchange. CT makes a request, while the RIS system replies). Then the patient’s medical image
data collected are sent to the hospital’s PACS system or image workstation for storage and image
processing (unidirectional health data exchange). The data format is DICOM. The CT console can be
connected to the printer in the LAN to print the image data (unidirectional health data exchange). The
LAN is limited to the hospital’s network facilities. The LAN is isolated and protected by the firewall
3. Internet communication
The built-in RMS system of the CT software system remotely connects to the data center of the
equipment through TCP/IP. The RMS system has the function of remote equipment information
management, remote equipment monitoring and remote equipment maintenance, etc. The RMS system
remotely monitors the working condition of the equipment through collected telemetry data. It belongs
Main hardware of RMS: 1. Repeater, 2. Firewall, 3. Router/WLAN card, 4. Servers: web server,
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14-2-2 Risk management
1. Local risk management
The CT software system assigns different rights for the software function, system configuration and user
data to 5 types of users which include “Emergency User”, “Operator”, “Supervisor”, “Service” and
“Engineer”, to ensure that relevant data can only be accessed and used by the authorized user through
Use account number and password to log in. The password can use a combination of letters and numbers
Emergency User: Only can perform scanning and daily calibration and warm-up functions.
Operator: In addition to Emergency User permissions, they also can browse the images, manage the
Supervisor: Supervisor permissions are in addition to Operator permissions, they also have voice
management, protocol management, dose management, PACS configuration and printer setting
functions.
Service: Service permissions are in addition to Supervisor permissions, they also have part of the
functionality of the service tool. They can calibrate the detector, X-ray tube and the Image Quality. They
Engineer: Engineers have full functional permissions. They can set up the user information for operator,
In addition, when the user stores the image data to DVD and local, the CT software system provides the
function option of anonymous storage, which can prevent the disclosure of the patient’s privacy and
When medical image data are transmitted to the hospital PACS system and the image
workstation through LAN, abnormal conditions, such as inability to transmit, interruption of
transmission, inability of PACS system to receive and identify data, inability of image data
storage caused by mismatch of patient information and medical image information, may occur.
Therefore, when the CT image data transmission management module starts, it will detect
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whether the network is abnormal and whether the image data information is complete. If the
transmission is abnormally interrupted, the image data transmission management module
provides a manual retransmission function to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the
image data.
The remote operation and maintenance system isolates different network applications
physically or logically, establishes a dedicated VPN encryption system and isolates data
transmission from other subsystems, and adopts a professional firewall that can provide reliable
security and reliability for users of remote operation and maintenance system. The full firewall
protection and IP Security Virtual Private Network (VPN) are especially suitable for protecting
the privacy and stability of data.
This section describes the performance characteristics and the accuracy of the system in detail.
Milliampere (mA) is the measurement unit of current or flow of electrons. Milliampere second (mAs)
is the application time of a certain current (mA). Current (mA) × Exposure Time (S) = Milliampere
Second (mAs). It is the coefficient that controls the amount of X-ray generated in the target area. The
overall exposure (projection) of the image is controlled by mAs.
• Increasing mAs = Increasing the main signal intensity
• Reducing mAs =Reducing the main signal intensity
Kilovolt (kV) is the voltage of the X-ray tube. The kilovolt peak (kVp) is the maximum voltage applied
to the X-ray tube during X-ray generation. The kVp controls the contrast of X-ray image (the number
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14-3-3 Half value layer (HVL)
Half value layer (HVL) is the thickness of a specific absorber (aluminum) at which the intensity of
radiation entering it is reduced by one half.
• HVL accuracy
The following equipment shall be used to test the full HVL accuracy:
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14-3-4 Accuracy of tube voltage (KV)
The accuracy of tube voltage (80kV, 100kV, 120kV and 140 kV, respectively) shall be tested with the
following equipment:
• Meter (S): Piranha S / N CB2-11080164
• Detector (S): MPD S / N MP2-11080166
• Test method: Rotate the tube to 0 degree, fully open the aperture, place Piranha on the patient
table just below the tube. Exposure is performed according to the following conditions:
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14-3-5 Tube current (mA) accuracy
The accuracy of tube current (10mA—350mA) shall be tested with the following equipment:
• Meter (S): Piranha S / N CB2-11080164
• Test method: Rotate the tube to 0 degree, fully open the aperture, place Piranha on the patient
table just below the tube, clamp the current probe to the negative electrode of the tube, expose
according to the following conditions, and export the collected data and the analysis results.
±20%.
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14-3-6 Nominal tube voltage and current
1. The corresponding nominal X-ray tube voltage and the maximum X-ray tube current that can be
obtained from the high voltage generator when the X-ray tube is operated under the following voltage
conditions:
Table 14-6 Maximum current under different voltages
Test No. # Tube voltage Maximum tube current
1 80kV Max mA=350
2 100kV Max mA=350
3 120kV Max mA=350
4 140kV Max mA=300
2. The tube current is 350 mA, and the corresponding maximum tube voltage is 120 kV.
3. The X-ray tube voltage and the X-ray tube current combination that produces the maximum output
power:
4. The electric power of 42kW should be given together with the X-ray tube voltage (120kV), the X-ray
Image quality can be determined by image noise (SD), accuracy of CT number, consistency of images,
uniformity of CT number in image layer, modulation transfer function (MTF), high contrast resolution
(HCR) and low contrast resolution (LCR). Several typical factors will be explained in this manual.
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14-4-1 Image noise
Noise refers to the deviation degree of the CT number of an area in the homogeneous substance image
from the mean value. The noise amplitude is expressed by the standard deviation (SD) of the CT number
1. Test conditions:
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2. Test result:
Under the scanning condition of adult head, it should be not more than 0.35% (The central
Under the scanning condition of adult body, it should be not more than 0.35% (The central
The CT number reflects the average value of X-ray attenuation represented by each pixel area in the CT
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1. Test conditions:
Rotation time 1s 1s
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3. Under the above test conditions, the CT number accuracy of the system can meet:
It refers to the CT scanner’s ability to distinguish different objects during imaging, under the condition
that compared with the noise, the difference on attenuation degree between the object and the
1. Test conditions:
Table 14-10 Scanning conditions of HCR test items
Test Rotation Bowtie Focal Slice
KV mA FOV Collimation Kernel
project time Filter Spot Thickness
HCR 120 190 1 120 Small Small 16x0.6 0.6mm HIRES
2. Test result:
3. Under the above test conditions, the HCR of the system is not less than 13 lp/cm.
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14-4-4 Modulation transfer function (MTF)
MTF “quantitatively” reflects the spatial resolution, while the HCR “qualitatively” reflects the spatial
resolution.
1. Test conditions:
Rotation time 1s 1s
Reconstructed
0.6mm 0.6mm
thickness
Tube current
150mAs 180mAs
time product
Convolution
HIRES HIRES
kernel
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2. Test result :
3. The normalized modulation curve is plotted in MTF curve. The origin point value is normalized to 1
and the value decrease to 0 with the frequency increasing. (Modulation value 1 corresponds to no loss
of input signal with specified frequency. Modulation value 0 corresponds to fully loss of the input signal
• Adult:
Typical head scanning: The central dose is not more than 40mGy (center CTDI100 value in
16cm PPMA phantom). The spatial resolution is greater than or equal to: 10.5 lp/cm@MTF
Typical body scanning: central dose is not more than 18mGy (center CTDI100 value in 32cm
PPMA phantom). The spatial resolution is greater than or equal to: 10.5 lp/cm@MTF 50%, 13
lp/cm@MTF 10%;
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14-4-5 Low contrast resolution (LCR)
The low contrast resolution (LCR) refers to the CT scanner’s ability to distinguish objects with low
1. Test conditions:
Table 14-12 Typical operating conditions of LCR
Central dose of adult Central dose of adult body
LCR
head ≤40mGy ≤18mGy
Patient type Adult Adult
Scan type CT CT
Protocol name Routine head examination Routine abdominal examination
Tube voltage 120kV 120kV
Tube current 190mA 210mA
Rotation time 1s 1s
Collimation 16×1.2mm 16×1.2mm
Reconstructed thickness 9.6mm 9.6mm
Tube current time
190 mAs 210 mAs
product
Convolution kernel STND STND
2. Test result :
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3. Under the above typical test conditions, the system shall meet the following requirements:
Typical head scan of adult: The central dose (center CTDI100 value in 16cm PPMA phantom)
shall not exceed 40mGy, and the aperture of 3.0 mm @ 0.3% contrast dot in the Catphan
phantom can be identified in the image.
Typical body scan of adult: The central dose (center CTDI100 value in 32cm PPMA phantom)
shall not exceed 18mGy, and the aperture of 3.0 mm @ 0.3% contrast dot in the Catphan
phantom can be identified in the image.
It refers to the uniformity of CT number at different positions of the same layer. According to the
1. Test conditions:
Scan type CT CT
Rotation time 1s 1s
Reconstructed
9.6mm 9.6mm
thickness
Tube current
190mAs 210mAs
time product
Convolution
STND STND
kernel
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2. Test result
Under the scanning condition of adult head, the CT number uniformity of water does not
exceed ±4 HU.
Under the scanning condition of adult body, the CT number uniformity of water does not
exceed ±4 HU.
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14-4-7 Artifact
Artifact refers to abnormal density changes that are inconsistent with the actual anatomical structure in
the image. Artifacts would affect the diagnosis of the disease. Common artifacts include ring artifacts,
1. Test conditions:
Rotation time 1s 1s
2. Under the above typical test conditions, the system shall meet the following requirements:
• The CT image of water phantom shall not have any artifact.
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14-5 Nominal Slice Thickness
0.6mm ±0.5 mm
1.2 mm ±0.6 mm
2.4 mm ±1.0mm
4.8 mm ±1.0 mm
9.6 mm ±1.0 mm
0.6mm ±0.5 mm
1.0 mm ±0.5 mm
1.5mm ±0.75mm
2.0mm ±1.0 mm
2.5mm ±1.0 mm
3.0mm ±1.0 mm
4.0mm ±1.0 mm
5.0mm ±1.0 mm
6.0mm ±1.0 mm
7.0mm ±1.0 mm
8.0mm ±1.0 mm
9.0mm ±1.0 mm
10.0mm ±1.0 mm
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14-6 Dose information
1. CTDI100
Integral of the DOSE PROFILE representative of a single axial scan along a line perpendicular to the
+50mm
D(z)
CTDI100 = ∫ dz
N × T
−50mm
Variate Description
D(z) Is the DOSE PROFILE representative of a single axial scan along a
line z perpendicular to the TOMOGRAPHIC PLANE, where dose is
reported as ABSORBED DOSE in air and is evaluated within a
polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) dosimetry PHANTOM
N Is the number of TOMOGRAPHIC SECTIONS produced in a single
axial scan of the X-ray source
T Is the NOMINAL TOMOGRAPHIC SECTION THICKNESS
2. CTDIW
Value defined as
1 2
CTDIw = CTDI100(𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑒) + CTDI100(𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑝ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑙)
3 3
Where CTDI100(centre) is the value of CTDI100 measured in the centre of a dosimetry PHANTOM, and
where CTDI100(peripheral) is the average of the four values of CTDI100 measured around the dosimetry
PHANTOM periphery.
3. CTDIvol
𝑁×𝑇
CTDIvol = CTDI𝑊
∆𝑑
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Variate Description
N Is the number of TOMOGRAPHIC SECTIONS produced in a single
axial scan of the X-ray source
T Is the NOMINAL TOMOGRAPHIC SECTION THICKNESS
∆𝐝 Is the PATIENT SUPPORT travel in z-direction between consecutive
scans
b) For helical scanning
CTDI𝑊
CTDIvol =
CT𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟
CTpitch factor is defined as:
∆𝑑
CT𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 =
𝑁×𝑇
c) For scanning without movement of the PATIENT SUPPORT
CTDIvol = 𝑛 × CTDI𝑊
In the formula:
The value unit of CTDIvol is mGy and should be displayed one the console which can reflect the
inspection method of the selected head or body part and operation condition of CT.
If the current mA in the X-ray tube changes during a scan, the value of CTDIvol is calculated by
applying the preset loading factor that determines the maximum possible value of CTDIvol.
If the number of rotations is not preset, the value of CTDIvol per second is displayed and the unit is
mGy/s. The value of CTDIvol accumulated by the scan during the inspection should also be displayed
The dose data shown in the table below (CTDI100) are measured under typical scanning conditions.
Conditions of scanning:
• Head mode: 120 kV, 200 mA, 1-s scan, Focal Spot S, filter S, 0.6 mm × 16 slice thickness,
160-mm-diameter phantom
• Body mode: 120 kV, 200 mA, 1-s scan, Focal Spot L, filter L, 0.6 mm × 16 slice thickness,
320-mm-diameter phantom
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CTDI100 under typical radiation conditions
Table 14-15 CTDI100 under typical radiation conditions
Head mode (mGy) Body mode (mGy)
Center 37.09 12.793
The following table shows normalized data of head and body modes (Assuming that CTDI100 central,
peripheral mean, peripheral maximum, radiation conditions 120 kV, 200 mA, 1s, 0.6mm*16 are
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Table 14-20 The conversion from the CTDIvol (Φ32cm) based on the 32cm phantom
to the CTDIvol (Φ16cm) based on the 16 cm phantom
The conversion CTDIvol(Φ16cm)/ CTDIvol
Radiation conditions
(Φ32cm)
80kV 1.71
100kV 1.71
120kV 1.71
140kV 1.71
Table 14-21 Tube current * scanning time (mAs) when the maximum peripheral dose
of CTDI100 exceeds 1Gy
Scanning condition Head mode Body mode
80 14039 19530
Tube 100 7212 10034
voltage(kV) 120 4531 6304
140 3181 4426
The error range of the CTDIvol and DLP which is displayed and recorded in the system is ±15%.
The ionization chamber with the effective measurement length of 100mm and the acrylic acid cylinder
with the diameter of 160mm and 320mm (length: 150mm) are used to measure the central and peripheral
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14-6-3 CTDI free air test results
The dose data (CTDI free air) in the table below are measured under typical scanning conditions.
Scanning condition:
• Head mode: 120 kV, 200 mA, 1-s scan, Focal Spot S, filter S, 0.6 mm × 16 slice thickness
• Body mode: 120 kV, 200 mA, 1-s scan, Focal Spot L, filter L, 0.6 mm × 16 slice thickness
Table 14-22 CTDI free air under typical conditions
Head mode(mGy) Body mode(mGy)
Center 52.92 53.35
The CTDI free air dose depends on the slice thickness and the tube voltage (normalized value) (typical
Table 14-24 CTDI free air normalized value under different collimator apertures
Head mode Body mode
2*0.6mm 3.29 3.32
4*0.6mm 1.98 1.99
8*0.6mm 1.32 1.31
16*0.6mm 1.00 1.00
16*1.2mm 0.83 0.82
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14-6-4 Dose Distribution Curve and Sensitivity Distribution Curve
of Phantom
The dose shall be determined using the CTDI phantom. The phantom is a cylinder 15cm in length and
1.19 +0.01 g/cm3 in density. The head test condition: 16 cm CTDI phantom, Small Focal Spot, Small
filter. The body test condition: 32 cm CTDI phantom, Large Focal Spot, Large filter.
The dose distribution curve and the sensitivity distribution curve will be given in the following graph.
The blue curve is the dose distribution curve. The green curve is the sensitivity distribution curve, and
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The following is the dose distribution curve of the body phantom.
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The Z-axis geometric efficiency refers to the integral of the dose profile along the Z-axis, integrated
over the width range of the detector elements used during sampling, expressed as a percentage of the
total integral of the dose profile in the Z-axis. The width range of the detector elements is defined as the
smaller of the geometric width of the selected detector elements and the width of the rear collimator
used during sampling. The dose profile should be measured when there is no object in the X-ray beam.
The following is the dose distribution curve in the air. The blue curve is the dose distribution curve. The
green curve is the sensitivity distribution curve, and the red curve is the size of the collimator aperture.
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2*0.6mm
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The following is the Z-axis geometric efficiency calculated according to the dose distribution curve in
the air. For slices whose effective thickness is less than 70%, the true geometric efficiency along the Z-
axis direction should be displayed on the console. The following results were measuring under the small
focal spot.
Table 14-25 Test results
No. Collimation aperture Z-axis geometric efficiency
1 16*1.2mm 81.5%
2 16*0.6mm 71.0%
3 8*0.6mm 50.5%
4 4*0.6mm 32.8%
5 2*0.6mm 19.6%
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14-6-6 X-ray output repeatability
Test result: The measurement at each time is within ±10% of the average, see the table below for details.
NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
The1st time 3.19 4.97 6.97 9.29 3.37 5.23 7.30 9.56
The 2nd time 3.22 4.95 6.93 9.33 3.38 5.28 7.32 9.59
The 3rd time 3.20 4.92 6.93 9.32 3.38 5.26 7.34 9.61
The 4th time 3.22 4.92 6.95 9.33 3.36 5.26 7.34 9.61
The 5th time 3.18 4.95 6.96 9.28 3.38 5.29 7.32 9.58
The 6th time 3.22 4.93 6.95 9.33 3.38 5.27 7.35 9.58
The 7th time 3.23 4.95 6.96 9.33 3.36 5.27 7.35 9.61
The 8th time 3.19 4.93 6.93 9.35 3.36 5.27 7.35 9.60
The 9th time 3.22 4.96 6.96 9.33 3.36 5.26 7.34 9.60
The 10th time 3.22 4.96 6.96 9.34 3.37 5.27 7.34 9.61
Judged as OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
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14-6-7 Linearity of X-ray output
Tube current mA
Tube current mA
Linearity of X-ray output: when focal spot and tube voltage are fixed, the correlation coefficient of tube
Limitation of standard maximum tube voltage: The maximum allowable voltage of this CT device is
140 kV.
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14-6-8 Scattering measurement
Fig. 14-10 and 14-11 provide a stray radiation dose map based on the following conditions:
• Measurement conditions: The maximum opening of collimator is19.2mm, 140 kV; the
horizontal plane is 100cm from the floor, passing through the system axis.
• A 32cm PMMA cylindrical phantom (15cm long, located at the center of the X-ray
tomography plane) is used to generate the scattering dose map.
• Adjust the water phantom (φ32cm PMMA water phantom) to the center of the scanning plane.
• The rotation center is used as the reference point. The horizontal and vertical planes are made
into 50cm*50cm grids (Horizontal plane: the range of monitoring points
horizontally/perpendicularly to the rotation axis is at least 3m. Vertical plane: the range of
monitoring points below the scanning point is 0.5m, and the range of monitoring points above
the scanning point is 1.5m). Measuring points are determined on the grid, and stray radiation
is measured with a dosimeter.
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Table 14-28 Stray radiation dose measurements of the horizontal plane (μGy)
1 4.9 11 26.98 21 47.46 31 53.45 41 49.97 51 40.37 61 13.44
2 1.98 12 30.87 22 82.2 32 112.2 42 114.4 52 28.76 62 2.61
3 1.3 63 1.18
4 1.12 64 2.05
5 1.55 15 6.16 25 71.6 35 284.7 45 210 55 59.6 65 6.16
6 5.56 16 24.39 26 46.01 36 69.8 46 70.95 56 45.16 66 21.81
7 11.76 17 20.16 27 26.19 37 31.15 47 30.58 57 24.61 67 19.28
8 11.31 18 13.46 28 15.77 38 15.37 48 15.92 58 14.87 68 12.82
9 8.785 19 8.95 29 10.22 39 10.17 49 10.04 59 9.9. 69 9.08
10 6.675 20 6.655 30 7.02 40 7.005 50 6.82 60 6.885 70 6.635
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14-6-9 Residual radiation protection
Test conditions:
140kV/1s/16*1.2mm/Filter L
In order to improve the measurement accuracy of dose A (measuring point 64: 500mm from Iso Center),
the maximum tube voltage is used to measure and 1,000 mAs is used to convert. Dose B (measuring
The stray radiation doses of point A (the nearest horizontal position A from the gantry) and point B (the
same distance from the rotating center on the rotation axis of the patient’s bracket) on the slice plane are
measured under various tube voltages, and the results are shown in the table below:
Tube voltage Dose A(※1) Dose B(※2) A/B Criteria
Qualified or not
kV [μGy] [μGy] [%] %
Below
140kV 2.05 31.15 6.58 OK
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14-7 Characteristics of X-ray Tube and Sleeve
The X-ray tube of each system has a separate number on its sleeve label.
14-7-2 Characteristics
• Heat capacity and dissipation of X-ray tube and sleeve (see Table 14-32)
Table 14-32 Heat capacity and dissipation of X-ray tube and housing
Characteristics Value
Anode heat capacity 3.5 MHU
Maximum anode cooling rate 8.75KW
Maximum continuous anode heat 3.5KW
dissipation
Maximum X-ray tube assemble heat 3.8 MJ (5.2MHU)
content
Transportation and storage -20 ºC to 75 ºC
temperature range
Transportation and storage relative 10 to 90% non-condensing
humidity range
Operating temperature range 5ºC to 40 ºC
Operating relative humidity range 30 to 90% non-condensing
Maximum cooling rate 5.0 KW
Maximum continuous heat dissipation 3.7 KW
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Chapter XV System Accessories
Accessories of the system include head support, headrest, knee-joint cushion, mattress, extension plate,
belt, which can be used to better position the scanned patients and for daily calibration.
Accessories:
Head support
Head support is installed in the front of the patient table. The user shall fully push it into the socket
on the front end of the patient table. The head support helps when standard examinations are performed
to the skull.
Maximum load: 15kg
Headrest
The headrest is installed above the head support. The user shall place it above the center of the head
support, push it until the headrest and the head support are fully fit. With the headrest, the user can easily
place and fix the patient’s head, and the patient feels more comfortable too.
Knee-joint cushion
The knee-joint cushion can be placed under the knee and calf of the scanned patient as needed. It
increases the comfort level of the patient’s lower limbs, and reduces the lumbar load. With the knee-
joint cushion, the patient can easily maintain the same posture without any discomfort.
Mattress
The mattress is placed in the middle of the patient table. The sticker shall stick perfectly. With the
mattresses, the patient can stay in bed for a long time and easily maintain the same posture without any
discomfort.
Extension plate
The extension plate is installed in the front of the patient table. The user shall fully push it into the
socket on the front end of the patient table. The extension plate assists in performing all standard
posteroanterior examinations.
Maximum load: 30kg
Belt
The belt can fix the patient’s body to the patient table. With the belt, the patient can stay in bed for a
long time and easily maintain the same posture without any discomfort.
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Chapter XVI Maintenance and Service of the
Whole System
16-1 Introduction
Only the personnel authorized by our company can replace the component of the system (see Section 1-
5-1), maintain the system and update the system, including system installation, setup, after-sales
Users of the system shall perform some routine inspections and calibrations to keep the normal operation
of the system (see Section 16-3). The system records all maintenance activities of the user.
Routine preventive maintenance must be performed the technician authorized by our company only (as
described in Section 1-5-1). The user of the system is responsible for making the preventive maintenance
plan. Regular routine maintenance is required for the normal operation of the system.
The air filter of the system can be cleaned and replaced by the after-sales service personnel of our
company. Meanwhile, the gantry and the patient table must be cleaned and disinfected regularly, and the
ring in the gantry must be cleaned carefully. After the scan of each patient, the user shall check whether
the machine surface would affect the scan of the next patient. If necessary, execute the following
1. Clean up residual or spilled fluid on the equipment surface, such as the fluid for intravenous infusion.
2. Remove all things of the previous patient from the scanner (clothes, blanket, paper, intravenous
3. Please clean and disinfect after the device is shut down. If cleaning and disinfection are performed
during power on, the wrong triggering of device may result in injury. In addition, inflammable gases
and liquids may cause fire and explosion when they enter the product.
4. Please do not spray water, detergent or other liquids to the device or the ground. When the liquid
enters the device, it will cause electric leakage and malfunction, which may lead to current overload and
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injury. The liquid’s entrance into the product or the wiring duct can easily lead to system failure or
accident.
5. Do not use a mixture of banana water and oil, etc., or a detergent with abrasive material to wipe this
equipment.
6. Product cleaning
Please dilute the neutral detergent to the concentration specified by the manufacturer before
use. Do not use liquids other than clean water or neutral detergent (corrosive, abrasive, soluble
liquids or detergent).
Squeeze the cloth to ensure that no detergent will be dripped before using it to clean the
equipment.
Gently wipe the inner ring of the gantry (don’t press or wipe the material with too much force),
Clean and disinfect the control panel of the gantry as needed (do not get the control wet).
7. Please use the specified disinfectant and follow the instructions for use.
Benzalkonium chloride
Alcohol for disinfection (not for disinfection of synthetic rubber and synthetic resin)
Chlorine disinfectants and other disinfectant having strong corrosiveness to metal, plastic and
coatings;
Disinfectant which is not suitable for metal, plastic and coatings as indicated in the instructions
for use.
Formalin gas and spray-type disinfectant that may enter the interior of the product
Disinfection method
Gently squeeze the cloth containing the disinfectant and wipe the surface of the device (wipe
quickly within 10 seconds for 20-25 times). Do not get the disinfectant into the product.
8. Indoor cleaning
Clean up the dust and waste in the room with a vacuum cleaner.
Please use squeezed non-dripping mop and cloth to mop the floor.
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9. Cleaning frequency: The equipment housing and the accessories contacted by patients are
recommended to be cleaned once a day. In case of vomiting and other accidents, cleaning should be
done immediately. The cleaning frequency of other components depends on the patient flow of each
hospital.
10. After cleaning and disinfection, please thoroughly ventilate the room, and then turn on the device.
If flammable gases remain in the room, fire and explosion may occur when the device is turned on.
The inner ring cover of the gantry (see Fig. 5-1 of the section 5-1-1)
may be damaged under excessive pressure or friction. If you don't
know how to clean the lid, consult your Minfound dealer
representative (see Section 2-5 for contact information).
Caution 16-1
Our company will arrange the after-sales personnel to perform biannual or annual service and
maintenance to important components such as sliding ring, encoder, air spring, belt of moving
components. Please refer to Section 16-3-1 and 16-3-2 for the cleaning or replacement of the air filter.
After the service is completed, the after-sales personnel shall confirm that the components are normal
and free from any abnormal condition, the service meets the requirements, and the machine works
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16-3 Quality Control
This section describes the procedures that must be executed regularly to maintain safe and reliable
performance of the system. Table 16-1 describes necessary procedures, execution time, and the person
in charge.
Table 16-1 Quality control requirements
Necessary Execution time Person in charge Procedure/step
quality
procedures
System cleaning After the use of each patient (if User or operator Section 16-2
necessary) group
Tube warm-up When the system has been stopped User or operator Section 16-3-1
procedures for two hours or longer, and the group
system indicates that the heat
capacity of the tube is insufficient.
Daily calibration Each day before using the system User or operator Section 16-3-2
group
Air filter At the maintenance time planned by Technicians No step for users
cleaning the user or when the maintainer of authorized by our or operators
our company considers necessary company
Air filter At the maintenance time planned by Technicians No step for users
replacement the user or when the maintainer of authorized by our or operators
our company considers necessary company
Routine quality At the maintenance time planned by Technicians No step for users
control the user or after the maintenance authorized by our or operators
inspection procedure company
System-wide At the maintenance time planned by Technicians No step for users
calibration the user or after the maintenance authorized by our or operators
procedure company
X-ray tube At the maintenance time planned by Technicians No step for users
replacement the user or when the maintainer of authorized by our or operators
our company considers necessary company
System software when the maintainer of our company Technicians No step for users
update considers necessary authorized by our or operators
company
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16-3-1 Air filter replacement
Users should replace the air filter after the end of the maintenance period set by the user or
The system has two replaceable air filters, which are located at the bottom of the right-side
When the system is running, the fan always rotates. Changing the air filter
at this time may injure you. Please make sure that the system is shut down
Caution 16-2
1. The filter screen is a reusable component (a consumable which should be replaced regularly) and
can be used continuously after cleaning and drying.
2. General household mild detergent can be used for cleaning filter screen.
3. After washing, rinse with clean water repeatedly until the rinsed water is clear.
Since filter screens of the system are consumables, the user should
replace them periodically as advised by our company service
personnel.
Notice 16-1
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16-4 Preventive Maintenance Plan
The system has a designed service life of 10 years. The date of manufacture can be found on the system
nameplate. Main components, such as high-voltage generators, detectors, and collimators, can be used
for 10 years under normal maintenance. The quality assurance of X-ray tube assemblies is determined
In order to maintain the safe and reliable performance of the system, preventive maintenance procedures
must be executed regularly. Our company recommends the user to execute the preventive maintenance
once every six months. Table 16-1 describes necessary procedures, execution time, and the person in
charge.
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Chapter XVII Environmental Protection
Information
Table 17-1 Hazardous substances or elements
Housing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Mechanical
structural ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
parts
Cable ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Electrical
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
components
PCB circuit
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
board
X-ray
x ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
emitter
○: means that the content of the hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials of the
component is within the limit specified by the standard.
X: means that the content of the hazardous substance in at least one homogeneous material
of the component exceeds the limit specified by the standard.
Lead content of components: Both the tube and the beam limiting device in the X-ray emitter contain
lead.
Note:
• The equipment itself does not produce any waste or residue, etc.
• When some accessories malfunction during use or fail to reach their service life, they should
be processed carefully. With respect to the UPS battery, APC (the UPS manufacturer) itself
does not have official battery recycling business. If necessary, APC can entrust a third-party
company to recycle batteries regularly for us. APC has a globally-certified professional
recycling company which will properly process the recycled batteries according to strict
procedures.
• Improper disposal of the waste air spring in the tilting section may lead to rupture and
explosion of the component. Therefore, the waste air spring should be disposed very carefully
to minimize the risk and prevent the injury of the waste disposal personnel.
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Hazardous substances should be centralized, properly stored and handed
over to relevant departments for recycling. Some spare parts should be stored
together and judged for their recyclability. If they cannot be reused, they
Caution 17-1
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