Hardware Guide for the Classic and Elite CR Systems 2011-08-04 PN 9G9637 Version 1.0
Use of the Content Carestream Health CR Systems are designed to meet international safety and performance standards. Personnel operating the unit must have a thorough understanding of the proper operation of the system. This guide has been prepared to aid medical and technical personnel to understand and operate the system. Do not operate the system before reading this manual and gaining a clear understanding of the operation of the system. If any part of this manual is not clear, please contact your Carestream Health representative for clarification. Carestream Health France 1 rue Galilée 93192 NOIST-LE-GRAND CEDEX FRANCE
Table of Contents Overview Notice...1-1 CR Systems...1-1 Classic CR Readers...1-2 Elite CR Readers...1-3 Classic/Elite CR and CR Classic with Easy View Display Operation Daily Operation...2-5 Starting the Classic/Elite CR Reader...2-5 Turning Off the Classic/Elite CR Reader...2-5 Loading Cassettes...2-5 Classic/Elite CR Local User Interface...2-6 CR Classic with Easy View Display...2-7 Scan Modes...2-8 Cassettes CR Cassettes...3-9 Maintenance CR Reader Surfaces...4-11 Cleaning the CR Reader Surfaces...4-11 Cleaning the Local User Interface Panel or Easy View Display...4-11 Cleaning the Cassettes and Phosphor Screens...4-11 Erase Lamps...4-12 Replacing Classic/Elite CR Reader Fluorescent Erase Lamps...4-12 Replacing Classic CR with Easy View Display System Halogen Erase Lamps...4-13
Overview 1 Overview Notice CR Systems Use the information in this document for all of the following products with the CARESTREAM DIRECTVIEW and KODAK DIRECTVIEW brand: Classic/Elite CR Readers The Classic/Elite CR Readers process and produce digital images directly from latent images captured on storage phosphor screens. The Classic/Elite CR Systems are designed for flexibility in distributed radiography applications. Use the CR System to: Read images on a phosphor screen using conventional X-ray generators. In the European Union, this symbol indicates that when the last user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Contact your local authorized representative for additional information. 9G9637 1-1
Overview Classic CR Readers The Classic CR is a reader that accepts a single storage phosphor cassette inserted manually, scans the phosphor screen, and produces an image. Once the image is scanned and stored on the reader, the cassette is erased and can be removed. The Console can be kept nearby or in another location, depending on the optimum workflow. The Classic CR Reader includes: Cassette Feed Slot Local User Interface or Easy View display and Remote User Interface Selectable Scan Modes: Standard Mode (High Resolution Scanning) Reduced Border High Speed Mode (Normal Scanning) See Scan Modes on page 2-8. cassette feed slot Local User Interface (LUI) or Easy View display removable access panel H219_0004GC Classic/Elite CR Reader or CR Classic with Easy View Display The Classic/Elite CR Reader supports the following cassette sizes: 15 x 30 cm, 18 x 24 cm, 24 x 30 cm, 35 x 35 cm, 35 x 43 cm, and 35 x 84 cm. See CR Cassettes on page 3-9 for more information. 1-2 9G9637
Overview Elite CR Readers The Elite CR Reader accepts a single storage phosphor cassette, scans the phosphor screen, and produces an image. Place the cassette into the cassette transport table for scanning. Once the image is scanned and stored on the CR System, the cassette is erased and can be removed. The Elite CR Reader includes: Cassette Feed Slot Local and Remote User Interface Rapid Scanning Selectable Scan Modes: Standard Mode (High Resolution Scanning) Reduced Border High Speed Mode (Normal Scanning) The Elite CR System supports the following cassette sizes: 15 x 30 cm, 18 x 24 cm, 24 x 30 cm, 35 x 35 cm, 35 x 43 cm, and 35 x 84 cm. See CR Cassettes on page 3-9 for more information. 9G9637 1-3
Classic/Elite CR and CR Classic with Easy View Display Operation 2 Classic/Elite CR and CR Classic with Easy View Display Operation Daily Operation Starting the Classic/Elite CR Reader Turning Off the Classic/Elite CR Reader Press the power switch on the side of the CR Classic/Elite and CR Classic with Easy View display and wait for the system to initialize. A green icon is illuminated and steady on the Local User Interface (LUI) or Easy View display when the system is ready. On the Classic/Elite CR and CR Classic with Easy View display, turn off the power switch on the left side of the reader. LUI or Easy View display power switch Loading Cassettes The cassette feed slot lets you insert a single cassette manually. To insert a cassette: 1. Hold the cassette with the yellow corner facing up and toward you. 2. Place the cassette into the feed slot with the tube side facing to the right. 3. Push the cassette into the slot. The CR Reader beeps once when it senses the cassette. 4. Push the cassette all the way to the back until the CR Reader emits a long beep, signaling you to let go of the cassette. 9G9637 2-5
Classic/Elite CR and CR Classic with Easy View Display Operation Classic/Elite CR Local User Interface Local User Interface Main Menu The Local User Interface (LUI) is a small (240 x 320) resolution touch-screen panel mounted in the top of the scanner housing. The LUI lets you view and respond to functions related to scanner operation, such as the functions listed in the table below: Main Menu Sub Menu Function Utilities Volume Settings Button Click, Alarms, Bar code Reader, Cassette Loaded Scanner Information Scan Count, Laser hours, Erase lamp status Display Setting Brightness, Sleep Scan Mode High Speed Standard Resolution Reduced Border Standard Speed High Resolution Services Diagnostics, Network configuration, Software version For Service Personnel only. Login required. Erase Cassette None Press to erase the cassette. NOTE: The LUI display dims automatically after a short period of inactivity but returns to its configured brightness when you touch the screen. 2-6 9G9637
Classic/Elite CR and CR Classic with Easy View Display Operation CR Classic with Easy View Display Carestream Classic CR H238_0011AC Easy View Display Panel The Easy View display is an icon-based backlit display mounted in the top of the scanner housing. The icon display communicates various reader status, such as the functions listed in the table below: 9G9637 2-7
Classic/Elite CR and CR Classic with Easy View Display Operation Scan Modes Scan Modes refer to the speed and resolution you can set on a Classic/Elite CR to scan a cassette. Scan Modes affect large cassettes, such as 35 x 35 cm and 35 x 43 cm. You can set three Scan Modes from the Local User Interface Standard Speed Mode Standard Resolution, High Resolution, Enhanced High Resolution Scanning NOTE: In Standard Speed Mode, 35 x 35 cm and 35 x 43 cm cassette sizes are scanned at High Resolution. High Speed Mode Standard Resolution, High Resolution, Enhanced High Resolution Scanning NOTE: Long-length and dental cassettes are scanned at the same rate in either mode. Reduced Border You can select the Reduced Borders option on the Local User Interface of the Classic/Elite CR Reader, to scan images from 35 mm cassettes and print them on the KODAK DRYVIEW 8900 Laser Imager. These images have smaller borders than those generated by other systems. Images on 35 x 35 and 35 x 43 cm cassettes are captured with pixel sizes of 171 microns rather than 168 microns. The scanned image area increases slightly, producing reduced borders. 2-8 9G9637
3E1963 Cassettes 3 Cassettes CR Cassettes Storage phosphor screens are mounted in standard size cassettes. Cassettes with General Purpose (GP) screens are identified by gray corners, and cassettes with High Resolution (HR) screens are identified with black corners. NOTE: This corner coding does not apply to mammography cassettes. Cassette Tube Side ID WINDOW Bar Code Tube Side Typical Cassette H177_2445ACA H177_2445AC 9G9637 3-9
Cassettes See the following table for available cassette sizes and screen types. CR Cassette Screen Size Type CR Cassette GP/PQ 15 x 30 cm CR Cassette GP/PQ 18 x 24 cm 24 x 30 cm 35 x 35 cm 35 x 43 cm HR 18 x 24 cm 24 x 30 cm CR Mammography Cassette EHR-M series 18 x 24 cm 24 x 30 cm SNP-M1 CR Mammography Cassette HR 24 x 30 cm CR Mammography Cassette HR 18 x 24 cm CR Long-Length Cassette Package GP/PQ 35 x 43 cm CR Long-Length Portable Cassette GP/PQ 35 x 84 cm NOTE: CR Mammography cassettes using EHR-M2 and SNP-M1 screens are not available for sale in the U.S. 3-10 9G9637
Maintenance 4 Maintenance CR Reader Surfaces Cleaning the CR Reader Surfaces Clean the outer surfaces of the CR Reader with water only, using a soft, lint-free cloth. Dampen the cloth, and then wipe the outer surfaces lightly. Cleaning the Local User Interface Panel or Easy View Display CAUTION: Do not use alcohol or alcohol-based products to clean the pinch rollers, belts, entrance guide, or any urethane parts on the CR Reader. Clean the Local User Interface (LUI) or Easy View display panel regularly for proper operation: CAUTION: To avoid damage, do not use liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, or strong solvents, such as benzine, to clean the LCD panel. Do not spray aerosol cleaners directly on the LCD panel. 1. Turn off the display. 2. Spray glass cleaner on a soft cloth, and then gently wipe the screen s viewing surface. 3. Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the housing around the screen. Cleaning the Cassettes and Phosphor Screens For complete information on handling, cleaning, disinfecting, storing, and disposing of KODAK DIRECTIVEW CR Cassettes, KODAK DIRECTIVEW CR Mammography Cassettes, and KODAK Phosphor Screens, see the documentation that is packaged with those products. 9G9637 4-11
Maintenance Erase Lamps The part number for ordering fluorescent erase lamps for CR 825/850/950/975/Max CR and CR Classic/Elite Systems is 7E9471. When you place an order, you will receive two lamps; they are replaced in pairs. CAUTION: The fluorescent erase lamp contains amounts of mercury. Disposal of components containing this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at http://www.eiae.org. The part number for ordering halogen erase lamps for the CR Classic wtih Easy View display is 8G6041. In the United States and Canada, call 1-800-431-7278 to place your order. For all other locations, contact your Carestream Health Representative. Erase lamps are replaced from the front of the machine without the use of tools. Replacing Classic/Elite CR Reader Fluorescent Erase Lamps 1. Pull off the front panel of the CR Classic/Elite Reader and set aside. The panel is held on with magnets. 2. Release the latch and pull out the erase lamp assembly. Latch Erase Lamps 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 H177_2104GCA H177_2104GC Erase Lamp Assembly 3. Remove the erase lamp to be replaced. Remove the erase lamp with the corresponding number (2 and 2, 4 and 4, etc.). When installing new 4-12 9G9637
Maintenance erase lamps, start at the bottom lamp. 4. When all the erase lamps have been installed, push the erase lamp assembly back into position. 5. Close the front door and be sure that it is fastened. Wait until the CR Reader initializes. Replacing Classic CR with Easy View Display System Halogen Erase Lamps CAUTION: Internal surfaces and halogen lamps may be very hot. Allow the system to cool at least 10 minutes before performing this procedure. Avoid touching reflective surfaces in the erase lamp housing. CAUTION: Never touch halogen lamps with your bare hands. Skin oils create a "hot spot" on a new lamp that casues the lamp to fail prematurely. 1. On the CR Classic with Easy View display, turn off the power switch on the side of the reader. power switch H238_0006GC 2. Remove the front panel and set aside. The panel is held on with magnets. 9G9637 4-13
Maintenance 3. Disconnect the power connector. 4. Support the underside of the erase lamp housing using your hand. 5. Loosen the two thumbscrews using your other hand, while supporting the housing. power connector H238_0009GC erase lamp housing thumbscrews 4-14 9G9637
Maintenance 6. Carefully pull out the erase lamp housing straight from the reader. erase lamp housing H238_0003GC CAUTION: Never touch halogen lamps with your bare hands. Skin oils create a "hot spot" on a new lamp that casues the lamp to fail prematurely. 7. Use a lint-free cloth to carefully pull the failed halogen lamp straight out from the lamp socket. halogen bulb reflective surfaces H238_0004AC 8. Use a lint-free cloth to insert the new halogen lamp into the socket. 9. Align the pin on the back of the erase lamp housing with the nylon-coated hole in the back of the unit frame. 9G9637 4-15
Maintenance 10. Slide the housing pin into the hole. hole housing pin H238_0005GC 11. Support the housing while you tighten the two thumbscrews. 12. Reconnect the power connector. 13. Replace the front cover. 4-16 9G9637
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