Optima CT540 GE Healthcare

16 slice Edition
Product Data Sheet – Rev.2.0 2012. July

outstanding image quality in signal starved areas

(shoulder, hip, large patient, metal).

Neuro 3D Filter

With the Neuro 3D Filter feature, the scanner has up to

20% IQ improvement by noise reduction at the same
Dose level, or can reach the same image quality (noise)
with up to 36% dose reduction.

The Optima CT540 brings you multi-detector CT

capabilities with maximum convenience in an ultra-
compact design. Built with LightSpeed VCT inside, the 3D mA Modulation: Before the scan, clinicians can select
Optima CT540 provides high quality images across a the desired Noise/IQ: CT then tailored automatically
wide range of applications and allows you to perform exposure parameters, patient to patient and real-time x-
new clinical applications. y-z during each scan, resulting in average of 40% dose
reduction.
Innovation in Image Quality and
Dose Optimization

Dose Check: provides the user tools to guide dose given

in clinical practice and is based on the standard XR-25-
2010 published by The Association of Electrical and
Medical Imaging Equipment Manufacturers (NEMA). Beam Tracking: Techniques, providing real-time X-ray
follow-up, guarantying that the highest spatial resolution
Dose Check provides the following is reached with no post-patient collimation and no dose
- Checking against a Notification Value if the estimated penalty.
dose for the scan is above your site typical dose value
- Checking against an Alert Value where the user needs
specific authority to continue the scan at the current
estimated dose without changing the scan parameters.
- Defining Alert Values for Adult and Pediatric with age
threshold
- Audit logging and review
- Protocol Change Control
Innovation in Workflow
0.625mm FWHM at Helical:
IQE 50 Slice Equivalent speed: IQ Enhance is special
GE’s helical reconstruction technologies, crossbeam algorithm to reduce helical artifact in thin-slice helical
correction, conjugate ray interpolation and hyper plane scanning. The Optima CT540 scanner with this feature
helical reconstruction with alpha smoothing method, can accelerate its helical pitch up to 70% (e.g. 0.562 to
allow “Scan Thin 0.625mm, and Recon Thin 0.625mm”. 1.75, @16slice) when acquiring the same helical artifact
level compared with the same scanner with IQ Enhance
Volara* Digital DAS: disabled.
Data Acquisition System, with an increased sampling rate Use of IQ enhance (IQE) allows faster pitch scanning
of up to 20% and noise reduction up to 33%, results in covering more anatomy at same image quality. The
coverage speed is equivalent to it on the scanner with
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wider detectors (50 slice equivalent) at same table speed

in helical scanning.

Chest kernel: Allows the operator to recon once (instead

of twice – lung kernel and std kernel separately), and may
help the physician diagnose the Lung or Mediastinum
area by adjusting the WW/WL. The new Chest Kernel
provides up to 2-times productivity and 50% HDD space
saving for Chest exams.
Outstanding Workflow
“Color Coding for Kids” protocols: Providing pediatric
scan protocols based on the Broselow-Luten* Pediatric Xtream FX suite workflow management, including:
System, designed to facilitate pediatric emergency care One-touch protocol workflow, delivering tailored
and reduce medical errors. visualization mode for exams review, directly built in the
Dose Report capacity, in conjunction with Prospective protocols, and available in “1 click” on the Operator
display of CTDIvol, DLP and Dose Efficiency, ensuring the Console or the Post-processing workstation.
clinicians can always reach ALARA dose, and keep track Xtream Display
of it.
Xtream Display is a multi-purpose LCD display.
ECG Modulation: For cardiac applications, prospective
ECG dose modulation automatically adjusts the mA to Xtream Display can show basic patient information on
minimize the patient’s exposure to X-rays – reducing Gantry monitor. The user can confirm patient
dose during systolic phases. information in the scan room improving workflow and
reducing the opportunity for error.
mA

mA

Xtream Display provides workflow improvement with

mA

preset positioning (Default patient positioning) on

gantry display.

Xtream Display has a Movie function to assist the user

Ideal Convenience and Improved Comfort in explaining the CT examination to patients.

Ultra compact form: BrightSpeed maintains the optimal

speed, power and resolution needed for all kinds of CT
applications. Yet it fits in the same space as a single slice Minimum 3-click scan start workflow
for an easier installation. The pre-programmable protocol setting functions
Freedom Workspace: Innovative hardware and software enable a minimum of 3 clicks to start a scan as
creates a convenient, ergonomic working environment. It minimum.
offers sit/stand and horizontal/vertical monitor flexibility. First click Second click Third click
It can also help reduce noise and heat with remote
location of the console.

Up to 16fps reconstruction speed.

Short gantry geometry Direct MPR with Auto-Batch feature, affording automatic
real-time direct reconstruction and transfer of fully
offering high x-ray efficiency, in conjunction with hyper corrected multi-planar images, in any plane.
generator and the Performix Ultra X-Ray Tube affords to
get up to 440mA and a seamless throughput. Up to 10 fps transfer speed of images, real-time during
acquisition, to up to 4 different destinations.

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DVD interchange capability, for archiving of up to 7168 WW/WL Preset for Scout: Window width/window level
uncompressed 512² images. (WW/WL) Preset for Scout. It supports presetting WW/WL
values in protocol management tool or during scans
Data Export capability, ensuring the relevant images and prescription. User does not need to modify WW/WL in
reports can be visualized by the referrals in PC friendly showlocalizer.
format (MPEG, AVI…)
Preset Exam Description: Preset Exam Description allows
Auto Transfer by Series to distribute images where you user to select Exam Description from the drop down
need them when you need them. menu, which makes patient information input easier.
Exam Split* allows multi-anatomic exams to be read in DICOM Structured Dose Report: Dicom Structured Dose
separate anatomic sections. This allows specialists to Report creates a machine-readable record to be saved
review only those images needed for a given requisition with each CT exam. This allows a hospital`s radiation
Grayscale Presentation State saves display presentation tracking system/RIS/HIS to retrieve the Dose information
of WW, WL, flip, rotate, zoom, roam, user annotation and for a given CT study.
measurements for transfer to a remote viewing station Series number for Retro Recon: The system will
using DICOM GSPS object. automatically specify the series number for Retro Recon
Direct Connect allows remote Advantage Workstation series. A new series number can be automatically
(AW) access to the Xtream FX console’s thin-slice data, assigned when a new series is created. The series
eliminating unnecessary network traffic and storage number will be in the range of 301 to 399.
duplication. (AW4.3** and later) 1,200GB Disk (system, images, scan disks) stores up to
Xtream Injector: Xtream Injector is a powerful integrated 250,000 5122 images and 9,600 scan rotations at 16slice
injection option, which starts the Injection process in mode or up to 1,500 scan data files.
synchronization with “Start Scan” on CT system to
simplify the enhancement exam workflow. The enhanced
Xtream Injector supports injector parameters to be Largest available portfolio of Advanced Clinical
entered on CT console. Applications* Advanced Lung Analysis, Advanced Vessel
Analysis with AutoBone, Neuro, Liver and Body Tumor
Graphic Retro: Graphic Retro allows users to prescribe Perfusion, CT Colonography with Virtual Dissection and
retro recon graphically on appropriate prospective image auto-segmentation capability, CardIQ suites for cardiac
by mouse. Visual adjustment parameters such as DFOV, acquisition providing temporal resolution down 62.5ms
AP/RL center improves retro recon productivity.

SmartPrep with Auto Trigger

SmartPrep allows intermittent monitoring of IV

contrast enhancement in an area of interest. The
contrast flow is monitored by Low-Dose scans until
the contrast enhancement reaches the preferred
point and then auto trigge r function will automatically
initiate the scan prescription.

Flip/Rotate provides image orientation flips and rotates

prospectively for auto-filmed images and retrospectively AWE connection*
through Exam Rx Display and the Image Works viewer.
These image orientation operations do not produce The AW Server client on the CT console is a software that
images installed in the image database but rather create allows accessing to applications hosted on an AW Server,
modified image films or screen saves. from the CT console. It offers customers the use of
applications on the CT console for improved workflow
and productivity.
Copy PMR & Series: Automatically copy the parameters
of existing series to next series when “Copy series” is
selected. The series parameters include: Start Location,
End Location, Interval, DFOV, A-P Center, and R-L Center.
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Ease-of-use and quality

Continuous improvement, with the GE Continuum**
contract

Compact system design: The minimum installation

requirement without short footprint mode is 23.0M2.
Emergency Patient Mode
The recommended size for exam room is 25.2M2
Optima CTCT540 series has a dedicated User Interface 2xLCD monitor 19”inch, standard, for maximum comfort
(UIF) for emergency cases to start examination quickly. in images review.
Patient Name and Patient ID are assigned automatically.
Once a protocol is selected, scan setup interface displays.

Enhanced filming workflow

The new filming tool provides you a friendly and powerful

user interface. It allows you to open multiple sessions at
the same time for one or more patients, you could set up
1730 mm scannable range for full body scans.
multiple films in parallel. In the enhanced filming tool,
besides the fixed layout 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1, 9:1, 12:1, Productivity features designed for the CT Technologist:
15:1, 8:1, 20:1, 24:1, 25:1, 30:1, 35:1 and 42:1, you could
also choose to create your own customized layout to In- Room Start, Remote Gantry Tilt.
match your specific needs. And it also allows you to edit
the annotations on the image.

Default Patient Positioning (DPP)

Xtream Display provides workflow improvement by

preset positioning (Default patient positioning) on new
Breathing Lights with countdown timer, Gantry Controls
gantry display. mounted on all four corners of the Gantry, Integrated IV
The Default patient positioning provides fast and Pole* and Table Tray* at the foot of the table.
efficient positioning. After set up patient on the table,
0.35mm isotropic microVoxel* image resolution
the operator touch target reference point button on
Xtream Display, then holding foot pedal. The table is
transferred to the target reference point. 0.31mm

0.33mm

0.36mm

0.38mm

0.42mm

Real-time Scout
recon algorithms, Hyperplane * and Crossbeam*,
Scout image can be displayed simultaneously as the providing artifact-free images and optimized slice profile
acquisition. With the real-time scout image, you could at any pitch, by solving the technical challenges of cone
decide to stop scout acquisition once necessary beam and high pitch helical scanning
anatomy is cove red, which can improve CT room’s
productivity meanwhile provide better care to patient.

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Clinical Performance Examples

Speed 35 mm/s
With the Optima CT540, users can routinely use a 0.5
second scan speed in conjunction with high pitch helical Scan Time 6.3 seconds
up to 1.75:1,affording, for the same image quality, to
reduce breath-hold, to reduce contrast media, perform
better thin-slice CT angiography exams, use thinner slices System Specifications
for most exams, and perform longer helical exams
without tube cooling delays. Helical

Continuous 360° scanning with table incrementation and

no interscan delay;
Chest / Abdomen / Pelvis
Scans can be acquired with a wide variety of speeds.
Coverage 600 mm
Axial
Rotation 0.5 sec
Up to 16 contiguous axial planes acquired simultaneously
Mode 16 x 0.625 mm with each 360° rotation, with the time between scans set
by the user-selected interscan delay (ISD) or intergroup
Pitch 1.75:1 delay (IGD);
MA 420 Scans may be easily clustered in groups to allow multiple
scans in a single breath hold;
mAs 210
Minimum scan-to-scan cycle time of only 1.5 sec with
Speed 35 mm/s
table moves of  10 mm
Scan Time 17.8 seconds

Scout*
Peripheral Run-Off
Single radiographic plane for scan localization and
Coverage 1,400 mm graphical prescription of prospective reconstruction;

Rotation 0.5 sec Extended range matches helical scannable range.

Mode 16 x 1.25 mm Preset WW/WL for scout

Pitch 1.75:1 Helical Scans

MA 380 Slip ring technology has advanced axial scanning by
enabling scans with zero interscan delay with
mAs 190 simultaneous table movement.

Speed 70 mm/s Helical Multi-slice Prescription

Scan Time 20.5 seconds Simplified scan prescriptions and easy-to-use default
protocols make the Optima CT540 fast and efficient in
High Resolution Chest patient set up.
Coverage 200 mm Multi-slice acquisitions and short intergroup delays
significantly reduce potential mis-registration between
Rotation 0.5 sec
scans by increasing the number of scans possible in a
Mode 16 x 0.625 mm patient breath hold. Contrast agents may be better
utilized as well due to significantly faster scan acquisition.
Pitch 1.75:1
Helical protocols are almost identical to “classical” axial
mA 440 scan protocols. At the beginning of a study, the operator
selects the type of exam with the anatomical
mAs 220
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programmer, and indicates the desired scan range -

12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5
either manually, or from a Scout.

After completing the prescribed exam, the system

remains ready to continue with additional helical scans 16-SLICE HELICAL MODES
or a set of axial scans.
Table Speed (mm/rotation)
The operator may reconstruct helical scans prospectively Slice Pitch
with up to 90% overlap, and retrospectively, at any Thickness
arbitrary table location in 0.1 mm increments. 0.562:1 0.938:1 1.375:1 1.75:1
(mm)
Helical Multi-slice Modes
0.625 5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5
The complex nature of helical multi-slice scanning has
5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5
been simplified by grouping all critical acquisition 1.25
parameters within 8 basic scan modes, all optimized for 11.25 18.75 27.5 35
image quality and speed. For eight-slice acquisition: 5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5
0.625:1; 0.875:1; 1.35:1 and 1.675:1. For sixteen-slice 2.5
acquisition: 0.5625:1; 0.9375:1; 1.375:1 and 1.75:1. These 11.25 18.75 27.5 35
clinically derived multi-slice scan modes offer a wide
5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5
range of selections that carefully balance acquisition 3.75
speed, image thickness, artifact level and retrospective 11.25 18.75 27.5 35
image reconstruction flexibility.
5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5
5
This simplified user interface guides the user in the choice 11.25 18.75 27.5 35
of scan parameters. The user selects a pitch mode, a
desired image slice thickness and table travel per 7.5 11.25 18.75 27.5 35
rotation. The user interface also displays the resulting 10 11.25 18.75 27.5 35
choice of retrospective image thicknesses available for
each choice of acquisition parameters. Prospective Multiple Thickness Reconstruction

The 16 slice helical acquisition modes provide table For all helical scan modes, the operator can choose to
speeds from 5.625 mm/rotation up to 35 mm per reconstruct images prospectively in any of the defined
rotation, enabling scan speeds that are up to 12 times nominal image thicknesses.
faster than 4-slice helical scanners.
In addition to the initial reconstructed slice thickness, the
8-SLICE HELICAL MODES operator has the option to prospectively specify
additional images to be reconstructed from a single raw
Table Speed (mm/rotation)
data set. These images can be reconstructed at any of
Slice Pitch the defined nominal image thicknesses available for a
Thickness given table speed and scan mode.
0.625:1 0.875:1 1.35:1 1.675:1
(mm)
This effectively facilitates later, more detailed image
1.25 6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75 analysis without additional patient scans and subsequent
dose and image registration concerns.
6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75
2.5 Helical Scan Parameters
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5
Scan Speed:
6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75
3.75
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5 Full 360° rotational scans in 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, and 1.0.

6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75 Scan Technique:

5
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5 kVp: 80, 100, 120, 140 kVp
6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75 mA: 10 to 440mA, 5 mA increments,
7.5
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5
Power: 0.8 to 53.2 kW,
10 6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75
Focal Spot Selection:
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- Small spot for up to 24 kW Biopsy

- Larger spot for greater than 24 kW Simplified prescription for single or multiple scans around
an arbitrary table position aids biopsy studies.
Single Acquisition Max. Scan Time: 120 sec
Helical Image Reconstruction
Helical Tilt: Helical acquisition is possible with the gantry
tilted to a maximum of +/-30 degree, in half-degree Reconstruction Algorithms: Soft, Standard, Detail, Bone,
increment. Bone Plus, Lung , Edge and Chest.

Multiple Acquisition Maximum Scan Time: Multiple scans Reconstruction Matrix: 512
can be acquired in one series to produce up to 3000
contiguous helical images. Up to 2000 rotation helical Display Matrix: 1024
coverage are possible in multiple series. Display FOV: Freely variable center/off-center,
Minimum Inter-Group Delay (IGD): 5 sec between prospective/retrospective target selection.
adjacent helical scans CT Number Scale: -1024 to 3071 HU or extended -31743
Scan Fields of View: to 31743

25 cm for adult head Helical Reconstruction time: Typical 6 frames per second
reconstruction time. 0.167 sec image-to-image recon. Up
25, 50 cm for body to 16 frames per second.

25 cm for pediatric head Iterative bone processing, which is always enabled for
head scanning, reduces image artifacts in head scans
35 cm for cardiac (small SFOV) stemming from X-ray beam hardening effects.

Minimum DFOV: 9.6 cm

Helical Scan Enhancements Minimum Pixel Size: 0.19 mm
Full simultaneity allows complete image display, Queued Recon: Requests will be processed continuously
processing and analysis, as well as image archival and and simultaneously with other processes on the system
filming concurrent with scanning and reconstruction -- including scanning. Prospective recon will be prioritized
even when acquiring helical images in a multi-slice mode. over retrospective recon.
Confirm Rx to X-rays on: < 16 sec for any state of tube Priority Recon Queuing: One touch selection marks most
and gantry; < 10 sec with the gantry rotating recent rotation for next available recon. Available during
AutoScan* or after scanning.

Fully automates longitudinal table movement and start of Images annotated to indicate continuous scan and
each scan. acquisition with table increments:

AutoVoice* - HE (helical) + Pitch

3 preset in 17 user-defined messages automatically - Table speed

deliver patient breathing instructions with a Prospective Multiple Reconstruction (PMR): Up to 10 sets
programmable delay; especially useful for multiple helical of reconstructions can be pre-programmed as part of the
scanning and SmartPrep. scan protocol prior to acquisition. The operator can
select different start/end location, slice thickness, interval,
Preset massages are supported in 9 different languages:
Chinese, English (Male/Female), French, German, Italian, reconstruction algorithms and display fields of view for
Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Mexican Spanish. each reconstruction. Series descriptions can be entered
for each set of reconstructions to facilitate hanging
Trauma Patient protocols on PACS display. This frees the operator from
sitting at the console and directly contributes to
Allows patient scans and image display/analysis without increased productivity.
entering patient data before scanning.
Prospective Recon: Operator may initiate full recons at
any table location in increments of 1/10 the image
thickness; image thickness remains constant.
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Retrospective Recon: Operator may initiate full recons at Multiple Helical Scans
any table location in 0.1 mm increments; image thickness
remains constant. (contiguous helical coverage with 5-second IGD):

Retrospective Image Decomposition: The operator has

the option to retrospectively decompose the original raw Scan Time IGD No. Scans Max. mA
data set and reconstruct additional images at any of the
defined nominal image thickness available for a given 10 sec 5 sec 3 340-420
table speed and scan mode.
4 300-400
The operator also can prescribe retro recon graphically
on appropriate prospective image by mouse. Visual 5 270-390
adjustment parameters such as DFOV, AP/RL center
improves retro recon productivity. 6 240-360

20 sec 5 sec 2 300-360

Helical Scan Protocols 3 240-330

All protocols assume 120 kVp scans under typical clinical 4 180-310
conditions.
30 sec 5 sec 2 230-315

3 180-285
Single Helical Scans
4 140-240

40 sec 5 sec 2 190-290

Scan Time (sec) Maximum mA
3 140-240
10 440
4 110-190
20 390-440
50 sec 5 sec 2 170-270
30 330-385
3 120-200
40 290-350
4 90-160
50 260-330
60 sec 5 sec 2 140-240
60 230-310
3 100-170
70 210-300

80 180-280
Contiguous Helical Coverage
90 170-270
Multiple helical scans can be performed in succession
100 160-260 with only 5-second delays between helical scans,
providing up to 2000 contiguous rotations (with up to
110 150-250 1500 images in one series).

120 140-230 (The following chart assumes 120-sec helical with 5-sec
IGD)

Total Scan Total Elapsed Max

Time (sec) Time (sec) mA

150 155 100-200

200 205 95-160
450 465 55-85

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Helical Scan Image Quality 5mm @0.30% at 13.3mGy

Volumetric Helical Scan Image Quality: 3mm @0.32% at 27.47mGy

With Optima CT540 being a sub-millimeter isotropic CT 3mm @0.30% at 37.2mGy

scanner, it is now possible to specify coronal and sagittal
image quality. Reformatted resolution is visually
demonstrated on the Catphan High Contrast High Noise
Contrast Resolution Insert Module CTP528.
On either an AAPM water phantom or GE Quality
Superior Assurance phantom:
0.31mm
=< 0.35% at 28.5mGy
0.33mm

0.36mm CTDI

0.38mm On CTDI Head and Body Dose Reference Phantoms:

(Calculated from Axial data and adjusted for 0.9375:1
0.42mm
Inferior pitch and 240mAs)

CTDI w expressed in mGy/100 mAs for IEC pitch 1:

(normalized to a pitch of 1).

0.35 +/- 0.05mm voxel size is clearly seen in the Head 19.6 mGy/100 mAs
reformatted plane: Body 9.9 mGy/100 mAs

High-Contrast Spatial Resolution Axial Scans

In-plane MTF is demonstrated on a 0.05mm tungsten Multi-slice acquisitions and short interscan delays
wire. significantly reduce potential misregistration between
scans by increasing the number of scans possible in a
Z-plane MTF is demonstrated on a 0.1mm aluminum disc.
patient breath hold. Contrast agents may be better
Standard Algorithm - typical utilized as well due to significantly faster scans.

X/Y – lp/cm Z – lp/cm Axial Multi-slice Prescription

50% 4.3 7.5 Simplified scan prescriptions and easy-to-use default

protocols make the Optima CT540 CT Scanner System
10% 6.8 14.2 fast and efficient in patient set-up. Axial protocols are
nearly identical to helical scan protocols.
0% 8.5 19.6
Axial Multi-slice Modes

The Optima CT540 CT Scanner System acquires axial

Hi-Res Algorithm (Edge) - typical scans in sets of 8 or 16 contiguous images in one 360°
rotation.
X/Y – lp/cm Z – lp/cm
For each rotation of the gantry, the Optima CT540
50% 10.2 7.9
collects 16 rows of scan data. There are five
10% 13.9 15.1 reconstruction modes available for creating images from
the multi-slice scan data (1i, 2i, 4i, 8i, and 16i). By using 1i,
0% 15.4 19.6 2i, 4i, and 8i reconstruction modes, scan data can be
combined prior to image reconstruction to create slices
with reduced partial-volume artifacts. This is particularly
Low-Contrast Detectability: useful for posterior-fossa imaging.

On 8 inch (20 cm) CATPHAN phantom: 1i Mode:

5mm @0.32% at 8.90mGy Produces 1 image per rotation

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Nominal Thickness: 1.25, 5, 10 mm User-selectable.

2i Mode: Intergroup Delay (IGD):

Produces 2 images per rotation Minimum IGD is the same as minimum ISD; also user-
selectable.
Nominal Thickness: 0.625, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 mm
Scan-to-Scan Cycle:
(2.5mm Thickness in 2i Mode is available RETRO recon
only) Minimum scan-to-scan cycle of 1.5 sec possible for 0.5
sec scan speed with minimum ISD's.
4i Mode:
Scan Fields of View:
Produces 4 images per rotation
25 cm for adult head
Nominal Thickness: 2.5, 3.75, 5 mm
25, 50 cm for body
8i Mode:
25 cm for pediatric head
Produces 8 images per rotation
Scan with 0 table increment, contiguous image location,
Nominal Thickness: 1.25, 2.5 mm or skipped image location are possible. Overlapped axial
16i Mode: scans are not possible.

Produces 16 images per rotation Axial Image Reconstruction

Nominal Thickness: 0.625, 1.25 mm Reconstruction Algorithms:

Axial Scan Parameters Soft Tissue, Standard, Detail, Bone, Bone Plus, and Edge
and Chest.
Scan Time:
Reconstruction Matrix: 512
0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 sec full scans
(360° acquisition) Display Matrix: 1024

Scan Technique: Display FOV: Freely variable center/off-center,

prospective/retrospective target selection.
kVp: 80, 100, 120, 140 kVp
CT Number Scale: -1024 to 3071 HU or extended -31743
mA: 10 to 440 mA, 5 mA increments to 31743

Power: 0.8 to 53.2 kW Axial Image Reconstruction:

Focal Spot Selection: Typical 6 frames per second reconstruction time. 0.167
sec image-to-image recon. Up to 16 frames per second.
- Small spot for up to 24 kW
Iterative bone processing, which is always enabled for
- Larger spot for greater than 24 kW head scanning, reduces image artifacts in head scans
stemming from X-ray beam hardening effects.
Scan Plane Geometry:

+/- 30° angulation via gantry tilt, in 0.5° increments Prospective Multiple Reconstruction (PMR): Up to 3 sets of
reconstructions can be pre-programmed as part of the
Longitudinal positioning in 0.01 mm per slice increment. scan protocol prior to acquisition. The operator can
Gantry display in 0.5 mm increments. select different reconstruction algorithms and display
fields of view for each reconstruction. Series descriptions
Interscan Delay (ISD): can be entered for each set of reconstructions to
facilitate hanging protocols on PACS display. This frees
Minimum ISD with table moves of
the operator from sitting at the console and directly
0 - 10 mm: 1.0 sec.
contributes to increased productivity.
Minimum ISD with table moves of more than 10 mm and
up to 20 mm: 1.3 sec

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The operator has the option to reconstruct the original Axial Scan Protocols
raw data set at any of the defined nominal slice
thicknesses. All protocols assume 120 kV scans under typical clinical
conditions.
Reconstructions can be prescribed down to 1/16 the
original acquisition image thickness for images acquired Standard Scans:
in the 1i scan mode, down to 1/8 the original thickness Scan Time ISD MA Scans Acquisition Time
for 2i mode, and down to 1/4 the original thickness for 4i
mode. 1 sec 1 sec 440 18-45 0:35-1:29

1 1 400 24-55 0:47-1:49

Similarly, additional reconstruction supports partial-
volume artifact reduction by reconstructing images with 1 1 360 32-68 1:03-2:15
4, 8, or 16 times the acquisition image thickness.
1 1 340 37-76 1:13-2:31
These reconstruction features effectively facilitate later,
1 1 320 43-86 1:25-2:49
more detailed image analysis without additional patient
scans and subsequent dose and image registration 1 1 300 50-97 1:37-3:11
concerns.
1 1 280 58-110 1:45-3:37
The operator also can prescribe retro recon graphically 1 1 260 66-122 1:55-3:59
on appropriate prospective image by mouse. Visual
adjustment parameters such as DFOV, AP/RL center 1 1 240 74-135 2:07-4:21
improves retro recon productivity.
1 1 220 84-152 2:21-4:49

1 1 200 94-168 2:37-5:21

The following table illustrates the retrospective 2 1 200 37-77 1:13-2:33

reconstruction image thicknesses available for each
acquisition thickness and mode: 2 1 180 42-86 1:23-2:51

Cluster Scans (All cluster protocols assume 9-s clusters of

five 1-s scans with 1-s ISDs and 7-s between clusters
Scan Mode Slice Thickness Recon Slice Thickness

16i – 0.625mm
mA # Scans (Clusters) Acquisition Time
8i – 1.25mm
16 row 0.625 440 15-45 (3-11) 0:41-2:49
4i – 2.5mm
400 25-55 (5-13) 1:13-3:21
2i – 5mm
340 35-75 (7-18) 1:45-4:41
16i – 1.25mm
320 45-85 (9-20) 2:17-5:13
8i – 2.5mm
16 row 1.25 300 50-95 (10-22) 2:33-5:45
4i – 5mm
280 60-110 (12-25) 3:05-6:33
2i – 10mm
260 75-125 (13-28) 3:21-7:21
8i – 1.25mm
240 85-145 (14-31) 3:37-8:09
4i – 2.5mm
8 row 1.25
2i – 5mm 220 100-170 (16-34) 4:09-8:57

1i – 10mm 200 115-185 (18-38) 4:41-10:01

8i – 2.5mm 180 135-250 (22-43) 5:45-11:21

8 row 2.5 4i – 5mm

2i – 10mm

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Axial Scan Image Quality Scout Scans

High Contrast Spatial Resolution ScoutView*scans provide outstanding detail for
anatomical localization in conjunction with scan
On GE Performance phantom:
prescription.
Standard Algorithm
Scan locations may be prescribed at the operator
0.584 mm limiting resolution console either graphically (via mouse), or explicitly
(keyboard entry) from a Scout scan.
4.0 lp/cm @ 50% MTF
Prescription of scans with multiple gantry angles is also
6.5 lp/cm @ 10% MTF available on a single Scout.
8.5 lp/cm @ 0% MTF Scout Scan Parameters
Hi-Res Algorithm Aperture: 1.25 mm x 4 aperture
0.324 mm limiting resolution Table speed: 100 mm/sec.
8.5 lp/cm @ 50% MTF Scan Technique:
13.0 lp/cm @ 10% MTF kVp: 80, 100, 120, 140 kVp
15.4 lp/cm @ 0% MTF mA: 10 to 440mA, 5 mA increments,

Power: 0.8 to 53.2 kW,

Low-Contrast Detectability: Orientation: AP, RLAT, PA, LLAT (preset); or any angle from
0° - 359° (manually selected).
On 8 inch (20 cm) CATPHAN phantom:
Axial scan prescription lines indicate scan location to
nearest 1 mm table position.
5mm @0.32% at 8.90mGy
Scouts longer than 500 mm are auto minified to fit the
5mm @0.30% at 13.3mGy display.

3mm @0.32% at 27.47mGy Preset WW/WL for Scout: Window width/window level
(WW/WL) Preset for Scout. It supports presetting WW/WL
3mm @0.30% at 37.2mGy values in protocol management tool or during scans
prescription. User does not need to modify WW/WL in
showlocalizer.
Noise SmartView * Fluoro** offers real-time 12 frames per
On either an AAPM water phantom or GE Quality second CT fluoroscopy with image latency of less than
Assurance phantom: 170ms. Detailed targeting is supported by multiple
acquisition modes, up to and including high-resolution
=< 0.35% at 29.3mGy acquisition at 1.25mm (16x0.625 mode only). Highest
possible dose efficiency is made available with
continuous and quick check scan modes. A simple and
CTDI efficient user interface provides six user-selectable
display layouts, in-room image review and WW and WL
On CTDI Head and Body Dose Reference Phantoms: control Flip, rotate, roam and zoom capabilities
maintained during acquisition. Features ceiling-
CTDI expressed in mGy/100 mAs: mounded in-room LCD monitor and full-featured
Head 17.0 mGy/100 mAs center handheld / cradle-mounted controller.
16.8 mGy/100 mAs surface
Body 5.5 mGy/100 mAs center
10.0 mGy/100 mAs surface

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User Interface These tools include patient scheduling and data entry,
exam protocol selection, protocol viewing and editing,
The Optima CT540 Operator Console utilizes a computer scan data acquisition, image reconstruction, image
workstation with the following user interface features: display and routine analysis, AutoFilm or manual filming,
AutoStore and AutoTransfer.
Two 19-inch LCD monitors
ImageWorks
Scan/recon monitor for scan and recon control with no
image display ImageWorks is a desktop environment designed to take
advantage of the Optima CT540 CT Scanner System
Image monitor for image display, analysis, processing, computer and image processor.
and management
Standard features include archive, network and manual
Each monitor provides a 1280 x 1024 high resolution, film control, as well as some advanced image processing
flicker-free display
such as multi-planar reformatting (MPR), multi-projection
Scan control keyboard assembly with intercom speaker, volume rendering (MPVR), and MR image display. It also
microphone and volume controls has optional add-on packages for Volume Viewer*, CT
Perfusion** and DentaScan*.
Three button mouse with mouse pad
The ImageWorks desktop also provides a gateway for
BrightBox (trackball assembly) * DICOM 3.0 image transactions, either through a local
area network, or via DICOM-formatted media.
Two wide work surfaces
Computer Based Training
All these devices are free-standing and can be easily
moved to accommodate a large variety of working The Optima CT540 provides an on-screen, on-line
conditions and individual operator preferences. operator manual via a multi-media CD-ROM player
integrated into the operator’s console. Learning Solutions
Split table top allows unrestricted patient viewing while is also viewable on a stand-alone PC providing flexibility
still supporting 2 monitors. Each work surface can be and productivity for on-demand learning of system
adjusted at installation to help accommodate a variety of operation.
siting requirements.

Multi-language UIF capability (including Chinese and

Japanese) Exam Rx
Multi-language Auto voice capability with 9 user Patient Scheduling:
selectable languages.
Patient demographics and exam protocols can be pre-
programmed in advance of patient arrival by selecting
Schedule Patient from the scan/recon monitor. This
Desktop Overview productivity enhancement allows entry of all or some of a
patient’s demographic data, as well as pre-selection of
The user interface utilizes the paradigm of managed
the exam protocol.
work environments for a more intuitive clinical workflow.
This feature is available any time a patient exam is not
Virtually all clinical operations are managed through
currently underway.
three “virtual desktops” or applications managers: Exam
Rx, ImageWorks and Learning Solutions. Operators can This feature uses the same interface as New Patient
effortlessly move back and forth between these selection for simplified, consistent programming.
environments simply by clicking on an icon.
Patient information can be easily recalled to set up an
Xtream* technology enhances multi-tasking immediate exam via List/Select Scheduled Patient on the
architecture and maintains simultaneously all processes scan/recon monitor. Pre-programmed patient exams
so no work is lost or disrupted as desktops are switched. can also be recalled from the New Patient screen
automatically by entering the patient ID number.
Exam Rx

The Exam Rx desktop environment provides the clinical

tools necessary for comfortable, efficient control of
patient studies.
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Patient Data Entry Protocol View/Edit

Patient data can be entered as part of New Patient set- A single, full screen View/Edit table allows fast and
up, or can be recalled from the list of pre-scheduled efficient examination and modification of exam
patients. parameters before scanning begins

Presets for Referring Physician, Radiologist and Operator Exam parameters can be changed for just one scan, or
can be saved on the system reducing data entry required for all scans in a series
by the user.
When used in conjunction with the 1024 Localizer,
Trauma Patient ID allows patient scans and image changes made in the View/Edit table that affect the
display/analysis without entering patient data before number of scans, image interval, starting/ending
scanning. locations, tilt, or display FOV are automatically shown on
the 1024 Localizer
Exam Protocol Selection
Any changes made directly on the 1024 Localizer display
One of the main contributions of the Optima CT540 CT using the mouse and the on-screen cursor controls are
Scanner System to department productivity is its also reflected automatically in the View/Edit table
simplified exam set-up.
View/Edit Wizard intuitively adjusts dependent
Exam parameter set-up has been greatly simplified parameters automatically in response to operator-
through the use of protocols initiated changes and highlights them for quick review. It
Protocols can be easily selected in one of three also alerts the operator to incompatible dependencies
convenient ways: requiring operator intervention.

A large, graphical Anatomical Programmer located on the Tab card groupings for Timing, Recon and Filming help
New Patient screen organize the large number of parameters available within
each protocol.
A default list of the “top 10” most commonly used
protocols located near the anatomical programmer As many as 8,460 protocols can be stored on the
Operator Console.
A numerical entry

Two Anatomical Programmers - one for adults and one

for pediatrics - provide quick access to 6,840 user- Scan Data Acquisition
programmable protocols (total). Each programmer has Full-screen DynaPlan Plus illustrates scan status
ten anatomical regions with 90 protocols for each region graphically, with real-time feedback while the exam is
Default protocols have been expanded through Protocol underway. Scans, programmed delays (prep, breathing,
Pro - a “behind the scenes” protocol manager - that inter-group), and even AutoVoice announcements are
allows preselection of automated features like AutoVoice, clearly shown before and during scanning.
AutoFilm, AutoStore and AutoTransfer on a per-series AutoScan: Fully automates longitudinal table movement
basis. and the start of each scan.
Protocol Pro also provides preselection of different AutoVoice: 3 preset in 9 user selectable languages and 17
window/level settings for AutoFilm and can automatically user-defined messages automatically deliver patient
display the 1024 Localizer each time a new series is breathing instructions ; especially useful for multiple
requested. helical scans and SmartPrep.
Default protocols also include preset scan time, kVp, mA, Full Simultaneity allows scan and recon to work
slice thickness, scan mode, table speed, image interval, concurrently with image display, processing and analysis
gantry tilt, scan field-of-view, display field-of-view and (including computationally intensive features such as
center, recon types, and breath timing parameters. MPR, MPVR and 3D**/MIP) while still running image
Any scan parameter can be edited for each scan or all archival, filming and networking processes.
scans either before or during an exam. Scans can be Remote Gantry tilt allows the operator to adjust scan
easily added or removed from the prescription. angle from the control room and minimize trips between
Scan/recon control uses only 2 screens to set up first the scan room and operators workstation.
scan - New Patient and Protocol View/Edit.
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Cardiac Image Filters* provides users the capability to Two 512 AutoView images (same image but at different
reconstruct filtered images using three steps of noise window/level settings) + 512 Localizer Scout with cut lines
reduction for cardiac imaging, allowing reduced dose automatically showing the location of the AutoView
while maintaining an acceptable level of image noise. images on the Scout

Dose Computation & Display 512 AutoView image + 512 AutoFilm image

Volume CTDIw, DLP (Dose Length Product), and Dose Last two 512 AutoView images
Efficiency computation and display during scan
prescription provides patient dose information to the Last four 512 AutoView images
operator. AutoLink which links the current series to a view port
Volume CTDIw is a dose index defined by IEC60601-2-44. Basic image review features such as window/level,
This index is computed automatically by the Optima magnification and flip/rotate are available for AutoView
CT540 CT System and reported on the Exam Rx screen. images.
Volume CTDIw is a single number consisting of 2/3 of the
CTDI100 peripheral dose plus 1/3 of the CTDI100 central Any window not used for AutoView is available to
dose that is divided by the helical or axial pitch factor. independent, simultaneous review of other exams.

CTDI100 is a dose index based upon CTDI dose Special BrightBox, a three-button trackball device,
measurements over a 100 mm volume, as defined in IEC provides independent control of image next, prior,
60601-2-44. manual paging and trackball window/level for any review
images in focus. This helps make two person operation
Dose Length Product (DLP) is given in mGy*cm and is practical.
computed and displayed for each group prior to the scan.
Additionally, an accumulated DLP is displayed for the Regardless of the AutoView Layout used, AutoFilm
entire exam, as the exam prescription progresses. The viewing is available anytime via an on-image selection -
final exam accumulated DLP provides a convenient without disrupting other image processes in progress.
measure for maintaining patient or procedure dose Background filming allows full use of the image display
management statistics. monitor for AutoView and image review/processing
without interruption during AutoFilm.
Dose Efficiency is automatically computed and displayed
on the Exam Rx screen. The dose efficiency is a measure
of how much of the Z-axis X-ray beam is used by the
system, as defined in IEC 60601-2-44. Image Review Layouts

Dose Reporting saves the CTDIvol and DLP in the patient Five flexible Image Review Layouts are provided for those
applications where greater than 512 image display may
record as a DICOM secondary screen capture. Series and
be desired and AutoView is not required.
cumulative exam values are saved. Saved values can be
networked, filmed and archived Image Review Layouts include:
AutoView Layouts Note: uses short notation for screen options
Eight powerful AutoView layouts provide exceptional 1024 single image display
flexibility in tailoring the 1,024 image display to the user
or the application at hand - without the complexity of 768 single image display
free-form “windows.”
Two 512 image display, horizontal format
AutoView Layouts include:
Two 512 image display, vertical format
1024 AutoView image
Four 512 image display
768 AutoView image (matches the image size shown on
Each image display window can be further subdivided
the HiSpeed Advantage 2.X Series OC monitor)
into four more images, increasing the total number of
512 AutoView image + 512 Localizer Scout with cut lines images that can be displayed at once to 16.
automatically showing the location of the AutoView
BrightBox image control is also available for Image
image on the Scout
Review Layouts.

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Image Access Routine Measurements

Point and click interface along with a pictorial directory Image measurement features provided within Exam Rx:
(browser) allows for quick selection by exam, series or
image Box ROI

Routine Image Display Ellipse ROI

Image display features provided within Exam Rx: Trace ROI

Zoom/Roam Measure Distance

Explicit Magnify Measure Angle

Flip/Rotate Grid On/Off

ProView Hide Graphics

Display Normal Erase

List/Select Screen Save

Ellipse ROI MIROI (Multiple Image ROI)

Measure Distance Report Pixels

Grid On/Off Display Preferences

Cross Reference Display settings available to tailor the overall display

(settings apply to all images in all exams):
User Annotation
Annotation Levels
Exam/Series Page
Inverse Video
Hide Graphics
Next/Prior Each View Port
Erase
Next/Prior Series Binding
Screen Save
Continuous Report Cursor
Gray Scale Enhancement
Auto Image Management
ProView visualization algorithms are available to enhance
anatomical structures without additional reconstruction The Exam Rx work environment conveniently provides for
time: selection of AutoFilm, AutoStore , and AutoTransfer
(across a network). Auto Transfer capability can be
Four Selections for enhancement of high contrast objects specified by Image, Series or Exam.
where fine detail is required without aliasing (such as
lungs) An AutoFilm Composer provides a simple programming
interface for automated filming set-up.
Three Selections for modifying perceived levels of noise
and low contrast discrimination Batch Filming is accomplished through a single keystroke
which automatically prints an entire series at a time.
Three ways are provided to adjust window/ level of
images in focus in order to meet a variety of clinical work Manual Image Filming
environments and user preferences: On-screen filming is available for any digital camera
Six user-programmable keys on the scan control using a 3M-952 protocol.
keyboard (F6 - F11), plus one key for returning to prior Images may be individually filmed manually via “drag
setting (F5) and drop” to the on-screen Film Composer.
On-image through middle mouse button Print Series permits automatic printing of an entire series
BrightBox trackball with one keystroke.

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Page filming permits creation of an entire film with one Groupings allow application of window/level values,
keystroke. magnification/minification, image scroll or flip and rotate
to a user-defined image set.
Multiple image formatting allows filming of multiple
images in a single film frame. As for that format over 30 , Save State stores user-selected image orientation and
the function does not support at the auto film format. window/level with each data set.

Film formats supported are 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1, 9:1, 12:1, Window/Level values may be:
15:1, 16:1, 20:1, 24:1 25:1, 30:1, 35:1, 42:1.
Preset to provide six on-screen instant window/level
Important note: The Optima CT540 CT Scanner comes settings
standard with a DICOM Print Interface configurable for
multiple DICOM Print destinations. Connections with Set independently for up to 16 images on the screen
cameras that do not support DICOM Print may require a User-modified in discrete or variable steps
filming interface (purchased separately).
Adjusted real-time on-image by holding down the middle
To save further filming cost, the Operator Console can mouse button and moving the mouse
directly print to a postscript printer such as the GE Color
Printer available as an option. Cine mode provides paging in up to 4 view ports of up to
128 previously-stored CT or MR images at full selected
ImageWorks display frame rate. For more than 128 images, display
frame rate may be reduced.
Next section describes only features that are incremental
or significantly different. Cine mode also provides temporal, spatial or manual
playback loops.
Image Analysis
Text Page
• Multi-Projection Volume Reconstruction (MPVR): Quick
and easy way to generate volumetric images for CT Image Annotation
angiography without thresholding data or removing
unwanted anatomy. An entire volume is used to generate Image annotation and cursor are shadowed to permit
images in any plane, creating real-time frames of ease in reading.
reference at the same time;
Large Font configuration doubles the size of the Patient
• Clinical utility is extended via two additional modes: Name, Patient ID and Accession Number for image
display and filming.
MIPS - enhances contrast and improves visualization of
calcifications Image Management

Average - generates 2D radiographic images; Images may be stored and retrieved via Optical Drive
media using DICOM 3.0 format. This allows interchange
• Multi-planar Reformation (MPR): Provides real-time with other imaging systems supporting DICOM 3.0
assessment of anatomy in offaxis planes. Sagittal, media. Not all vendors implementation of DICOM 3.0 are
coronal, oblique and curved planar reformations identical, so please check with the manufacturer for
available; compatibility.
• Batch reformatting can also be defined and executed Off-line retrieval of all image files. Images may be viewed
for later viewing if desired; as soon as they are restored from Media.
• Image Addition and Subtraction: Includes image Image Networking
addition of more than two images at a time.
Exams can be selected and moved between the Optima
Image Display CT540 CT Scanner System and any imaging system
supporting the DICOM 3.0 protocol for network send,
Magnifying Glass allows quick 2X mag window that can
receive and pull/query (also depends on capability on
be moved over an image.
imaging system side). GE systems that support this
Image Scroll moves an image within its’ own window. interoperability include CT LightSpeed, BrightSpeed,
HiSpeed CT/i, X/i, NX/i, QX/i, MR Signa LX, and Advantage
Workstation 3.x or later.

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Image transfer time using DICOM 3.0 protocols is clinical benefits include: stenosis sizing, pre- and post-
approximately 0.1 second per 512 image on a 100baseT surgical assessment, stent planning
Network.
Measurements in % stenosis or mm of stenosis, and
Network History Log with sort and search capabilities for measurement of length and dimension of stenosis.
image transfer confirmation.
Autobone*

Autobone is an image analysis software package that

Applications facilitates segmentation of bony structures from
abdominal and extremity CT Angiography data in One-
Volume Viewer * click.

Volume Viewer is an innovative and powerfull suite of CT Colonography Pro*

productivity enhanvers (Volume Rendering, Volume
Analysis and Navigator) that includes : CT Colonography Plus analyses the colon and
surrounding structures utilizing helical CT data, by
Dynamic Volume Review* for Fast Screening synchronized, indexed review of 2D, 3D and dissection
views.
Curved Volume Of Interest
Dentascan*
Protocol Management and Loading
DentaScan is a fast simple non-invasive software
Review Layout Presets package, which provides a panoramic dental view
enabling accurate measurements to be taken.
Multiple VR Objects Merge
DentaScan facilitates dental prosthetic implants and
Pseudo Surface Shading Mode other dental surgical procedures by providing highly
detailed information of the teeth and the surrounding
Predefined Cut Planes bone structure.
Volume Rendered Navigator views SmartView Fluoro*
VR Preset save/recall Offers real-time 12 frames per second CT fluoroscopy
with image latency of less than about 200ms. Detailed
3D Rendered Lumen View
targeting is supported by multiple acquisition modes, up
Automatic Path Tracking to and including high-resolution acquisition at 1.25mm
(16x0.625 mode only). High dose efficiency is made
Path Bridging (in case of occlusions) available with continuous and quick check scan modes.
SmartCursor™ for Easy Navigation A simple and efficient user interface provides six user-
selectable display layouts, in-room image review and
Synchronized Reformatted Views WW and WL control Flip, rotate, roam and zoom
Cut visualization mode capabilities maintained during acquisition. Features
ceiling-mounded in-room LCD monitor and full-featured
Advanced Vessel Analysis * handheld / cradle-mounted controller.

Advanced Vessel Analysis ** is the ultimate tool to assess

and quantify vascular structures, including stenosis
analysis, stent planning procedures, post stenting or Smart Step*
vascular surgery follow-up.
SmartStep enables a step and shoot-imaging mode for
protocol driven tools to perform quick, flexible and performing biopsies and other interventional procedures.
accurate quantitative analysis of vascular anatomy A Highly Functional Image Display presents a set of 3
interventional images in 3 viewports.
provides maximum, minimum and mean intraluminal
diameter measurements CT Perfusion Multi-organ*

provides cross-sectional areas of true orthogonal CT Multi-Organ Perfusion allows the user to process
sections of the aortoiliac systems at selected anatomical dynamic image data of organs and tumors, and
points generates information with regard to changes in image
intensity over time.
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CT Perfusion Neuro* System Components

CT Perfusion Neuro allows the user to process dynamic Gantry
image data of the brain & generate information with
regard to changes in image intensity over time. Advanced slip ring design continuously rotates generator,
tube, detector and data acquisition system around the
SmartScore * patient.
SmartScore provides prospective/retrospective software Aperture: 70 cm
designed for computing Coronary Artery Calcification
scores from a single scan. Tilt: ± 30°

Industry Standards Tilt Speed: 1°/sec.

The Optima CT540 CT Scanner System complies with a Focus to Detector: 95 cm

wide variety of industry standards to facilitate more rapid Focus to Isocenter: 54 cm
adoption of features and performance improvements as
the computing and medical imaging industry evolves. Maximum SFOV: 50 cm
DICOM Conformance Standards Rotational Speeds: 360° in 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0
and 4.0 sec.
DICOM 3.0 Storage Service Class
Remote Tilt from Operator’s Console.
Service Class User (SCU) for image send
Integrated breathing lights and countdown timer.
Service Class Provider (SCP) for image receive
Scan plane toward front of gantry for improved
DICOM 3.0 Query/Retrieve Service Class positioning access.
DICOM 3.0 Storage Commitment Class Push Biopsy and interventional studies have been facilitated
DICOM 3.0 Modality Worklist (including Performed through a more streamlined gantry shroud, and bilateral
Procedure Step) **(through ConnectPro option) table/gantry controls and gantry display that maximize
maneuverability while working next to the gantry.
DICOM 3.0 Print
Laser Alignment Lights:
DICOM Gray Scale Presentation state for image
presentation Define both internal and external scan planes to ± 1 mm
accuracy.
DICOM Structured Dose Report
Operate over full range of gantry tilt; activated any time
HIPAA during exam (with tube stationary).

Password protected User login and Authentification Coronal light remains perpendicular to axial light as
gantry tilts.
Image annonimization tool
Visual readout is easy to read from the table side or from
Product Network Filters restricts access to scanner the operator console.
system by IP address, services type ( IE ftp, telnet) and
DICOM port number. User configurable. Gantry tilt controls are located on the side of the gantry.

Filming Protocol Table

3M-952 Standard Single table, cantilever design with wide height range

Vertical Range: 49.0cm to 99.1 cm

Vertical Scannable Range: 79.1 cm to 99.1

Horizontal Range: Up to 170 cm

Horizontal Scannable Range: Up to 173 cm metal-free

(Axial), 163cm metal-free (Helical), and 160 cm metal-free
(Scout)
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Horizontal Speed: Up to 125 (150***) mm/sec High Voltage Generation

Table automatically re-centers on scan plane with High-frequency on-board generator. Continuous
changes in vertical position (after setting internal operation during scans.
landmark with alignment lights on)
53.2 kW output power
***: During ISD
kVp: 80, 100, 120, 140
Table Load Capacity:
mA: 10 to 440 mA, 5 mA increments
227 kg (500 lb) with +/- 0.25 mm of position repeatability
Maximum mA for each kVp selection:
Controls on gantry for table up/down and cradle in/out.
KVp Max mA
Foot pedals on both sides of table for fast elevation.
Cradle position controlled from OC for prescribed scans. 80 400

IV Pole** integrated at the foot-end of the table prevents 100 420

IV lines from becoming crossed and tangled, and ensures
120 440
that the lines stay securely in place on the patient.
140 380

X-Ray Tube
HiLight Matrix Detector
Performix Ultra
21,888 individual elements composed by: 8 rows of 1.25
Tube Unit. Design optimized for exams requiring a large mm thickness and 16 rows of 0.625 mm thickness, each
number of scans less tube cooling. containing 888 active patient elements; 24 reference
Heat Storage Capacity: 6.3 MHU elements.

Heat Dissipation: 1.0-mm detector element spacing.

Anode (max) 840 KHU/min 4 modes of data output:

Casing (cont) 300 KHU/min 8 x 1.25 mm (uses center 16 rows)

Tube Unit: 6.9 kW continuous for 10 minutes 8 x 2.5 mm (uses all 24 rows)

Dual Focal Spots: 16 x 1.25 mm (uses all 24 rows)

Small Focal Spot: 16 x 0.625 mm (uses center 16 rows)

0.8 x 0.7 nominal value 98 % absorption efficiency

(IEC 336/2005) Quarter-Quarter offset doubles the effective detector
0.7 x 0.6 nominal value number.
(IEC 336/93) 1,776 imaging detection channels per detector row
Large Focal Spot:

1.1 x 1.0 nominal value

(IEC 336/2005)

0.9 x 0.9 nominal value

(IEC 336/93)

Maximum Power: 53.2 kW

Beam collimated to 56° fan angle.

Average time to replace tube: < 10 hours

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Data Acquisition System - Internal 400 MHz DACs—One analog display up to

2048 x 1536 @ 85Hz
Resulting of 4 years of development, the New Global Data
Acquisition System (Volara*) integrated circuit (IC) is a 64- Image Reconstruction Engine
channel charge-to-digital converter (C/D). Each channel
accepts detector photo-current as input, integrates the  Custom-designed, scalable, special purpose CT
current for a CT-view period, and outputs a 30-bit mixed- Image Generator
radix representation (channel fold counts) of the
 Pipelined parallel processing allows 12 views to be
integrated charge. The result is very linear C/D
conversion with constant charge resolution and wide  back-projected simultaneously
dynamic range.
 Image Generator consisting of:
1,968 Hz maximum sample rate.
- NVidia Quadro FX4800c PCI-Express x16 1.5GB
Effective analog to digital conversion range greater than Computing processor card
two million to one.
- Dual 400Mhz RAMDAC (analog only)
Broadband contact-less data transfer between gantry
rotor and stator, 833Mb/sec fiber optic channel bit rate - Integrated TMDS transmitters

Scan/Control Unit - 128-bit IEEE floating point precision graphics

per color component
Located in base of Operator Console.
- 12-bit sub-pixel precision

- 1.5GB memory with 384 bit interface

Host Computer
- Supports dual DisplayPort outputs at up to
- CPU: Dual Intel Xeon E5504 2.00GHz QC 12 MB L2 2560 x 1600
Cache
- Supports dual analog outputs at up to 2048 x
- NVidia Quadro FX1800 PCI-Express x16 768MB 3D 1536 at 85Hz
graphics card with 768MB GDDR3 GPU Memory with
Ultra-Fast Memory Bandwidth - Supports dual digital outputs at up to 2560 x
1600 at 60Hz
- RAM: 12GB FBD DDR3-1333 REG ECC DIMM (6x 2GB
quad channel) - Fully programmable Graphics processing Unit
(GPU) per OpenGL 3.0
- 300GB SAS 15K RPM HDD *4
- Active fan heatsink
Image Processor
- Support Scalable Link Interface (SLI)
- NVidia Quadro FX1800 PCI-Express x16 768MB 3D
graphics card
Total of 4*300GB hard disk drivers
- 768MB GDDR3 GPU Memory with Ultra-Fast Menory
Bandwidth system:

- 30-Bit Color Fidelity  System disk drives

- 128-bit color precision - High Performance Drive

- NVIDIA Unified GPU Architecture - 300 GB, 3.5 inch hard disk driver

- NVIDIA CUDA Architecture - 15,000 RPM

- PCI Express 2.0 Complait - SAS interface

- Dual DisplayPort support—ultra-high resolution - Assigned to system and application software

panels (up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz) only

- Single dual-link DVI-I output drives digital displays at  Scan data 2*300GB hard disk drivers
resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz
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- Disk RAID, consist of 2*300 GB, 3.5 inch hard - Sync on green
disk drivers
 Scan control keyboard (English language) assembly
- High Performance Drive with intercom speaker, microphone and volume
controls
- 15,000 RPM
 3-Button Mouse
- SAS interface
3-Button Trackball*
- Assigned to scan raw data only
Image Networking
- Store scan raw data up to 9,600 scan rotations
at 16 slice mode or up to 1,500 scan data files. Standard auto-configuring
1000BaseT/100BaseT/10BaseT Ethernet (UTP
 Imaging data disk drive:
connection).
- High Performance Drive
Supports gigabit ethernet capability.
- 300GB, 3.5 inch hard disk driver Direct network connection; multi-suite ethernet card not
- 15,000 RPM required for gateway out of suite

- SAS interface Protocols supported:

- Assign to image file only DICOM 3.0 network send (one IP address at a time) and
receive, pull/query, and storage commitment push;
- 250,000 uncompressed 512x512 images.
InSite point-to-point;

TCP/IP (for system administration)

Software Architecture
A DICOM Print Interface is standard on the system.
 Software architecture based on industry standards
and client-server design. Compatible Options

Peripherals - English Keyboard

- French Keyboard
• DVD-R/CD-R (DICOM Interchange):
- German Keyboard
- 4.7 GB capacity (DVD)
- Asian Keyboard
- Up to 7,168 image storage (DVD)
- Danish Keyboard
- 20x DVD, 48x CD Max - Dutch Keyboard
- Supports CD-R, DVD-R - Italian Keyboard
 DVD Ram: - Norwegian Keyboard

- Transfer rate 2.7MB/second - Spanish Keyboard

- Swedish Keyboard
- Assigned to scan data file and protocol
file storage/retrieval - Portuguese, Keyboard

 Color monitors: - European Keyboard

- 19 inch diagonal width - Chinese Keyboard

- French
- 1280 x 1024 dot resolution
- German
- Non-interlaced, flicker-free presentation
- Italian
- 76 kHz Horizontal deflection frequency

- 72 Hz Vertical deflection frequency

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- Portuguese - Advanced Vessel Analysis

- Spanish - CTC Pro
- Simplified Chinese - CardIQ Plus
- Japanese
- Advantage 4D
- English
- Flat Table Top
- Danish
- Trackball
- Netherlands Dutch
- Finnish - ECG Trace

- Norwegian - Barcode Reader

- Swedish - Advantage Workstation

- Standard length Cable -Neuro 3D filter

- Long Cable Siting Requirements

- Freedom Workspace Recommended Suite Size

- Optima Desk Exam Room:

- Table Convenience Kit (IV Pole, Table Tray) Minimum Size with short footprint mode and without PDU
in exam room:
- Coronal Head Holder
3.4m x 5.4m = 18.4M 2
- Low profile Head holder
Minimum Size with short footprint mode (PDU in exam
- Gantry Rear Raceway room):
- FX Exam Split 3.7m x 5.4m = 20.0M 2
- Snapshot Imaging Package Minimum Size without short footprint mode:
- SmartScore Pro Complete 3.9m x 5.9m = 23.0m²
- Standard Cardiac Package Recommended Size:
- Advanced Cardiac Package 4.0m x 6.3m = 25.2m2
- Xtream injector/Enhanced Xtream Injector Please consult with local General Electric Project
Manager of Installation (GE PMI) for appropriate room
- ConnectPro HIS/RIS Interface with Performed Procedure
specifications before installation
Step (PPS)
Control Room:
- Volume Viewer (including Virtual Endoscopy, 3D,
Volume Rendering) 3.0m x 1.7m = 5.1m2
- DentaScan

- Cardiac Imaging Temperature and Humidity

- CT Perfusion Neuro Package Exam and Control Rooms: 64°-79°F (18°-26°C) at 30%-
60% relative humidity (non-condensing).
- CT Perfusion Multi-Organ
Equipment Room: If a separate equipment room is used
- SmartStep (CT Interventional Kit)
to house the PDU, the allowable temperature range is
- SmartView * Fluoro 60°-84°F (15°-29°C) at 30%-60% relative humidity (non-
condensing).
- AutoBone
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Temperature Rate of Change: 3°C/hour max. Recommended cooling values should not be used for
calculating system input power requirements.
Relative Humidity Rate of Change: 5% RH/hour max.
*** Recommended Allowance: 7,150/24,400
Power Requirements
Growth Allowance: 9,200/31,400
The only facility input to the system is a 380 to 480 V
nominal, 3 phase Delta or Wye, 50/60 Hz, 90 kVA service, System Components Dimensions
20 kVA average power; main disconnect to be located
within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the PDU. The facility must also
provide a protective disconnect device with low voltage, Width Depth Height Weight
low energy local and multi-point remote capability, in the +/-10% +/-10% +/-10% +/-10%
line feeders to the PDU.
Gantry 2040 mm 1018 mm 1930 mm 1770 kg

Complete, detailed specifications of all power Table 650 mm 2370-5000mm 533-1094 mm 480 kg
requirements are available upon request. For most
installations, the Optima CT540 CT Scanner System does Power
700 mm 550 mm 1062 mm 350 kg
not require any power conditioning equipment to be used Distribution Unit
in conjunction with the PDU. Regulators are not NIO Console 470mm 830m 656mm 80kg

recommended for use with this system. For those sites Freedom
1300mm 620mm 683-912mm 44kg
with known large power line transients, a suppresser filter Workspace
for the system computer and peripherals may be useful.
Optima desk 1300mm 895mm 850mm 55.8kg
In general, suppresser filters are not recommended.
411-
LCD Monitor 402mm 247mm 8KG
Cooling Requirements 561mm

The standard configuration has 2 above LCD Monitors.

The cooling requirements do not include cooling for the
room lighting, personnel or non-CT equipment present.
Cooling requirements are listed by subsystem to allow
planning for each room of the CT suite. Equipment Room: Not required. Power Distribution Unit
heat and noise output under all operating conditions with
Cooling requirements are given for minimum, all available options is low enough to allow inclusion in
recommended and growth allowance scenarios. the patient scanning suite with the table and gantry.
The minimum cooling figures assume patient throughput
of 3 patients per hour and 75 scan rotations per patient.

The recommended cooling requirements assume patient

throughput limited by the tube-cooling algorithm.

The suite cooling can be sized for future developments by

using the growth allowance figures. This cooling will
accommodate more patients per hour and/or potential
future system enhancements.

Minimum Allowance

Subsystem Watts BTU/hr

Gantry 5,440 18,600***

Table 300 1023

PDU 1,000 3,400

Operator Console 1,725 5,887

Optional Laser Camera 800 2,730

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Warranty

The published Company warranty in effect on the date of

shipment shall apply. The Company reserves the right to
make changes.

All specifications are subject to change.

Regulatory Compliance

This product is designed to comply with applicable

standards under the Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968.

Laser alignment devices contained within this product

are appropriately labeled according to the requirements
of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

This product is a CE-compliant device which s atisfies

regulations regarding Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
(EMC) and Electro-Magnetic Inte rference (EMI), pursuant
to IEC-60601-1-2.

© 2012 General Electric Company, all rights reserved

General Electric Company doing business as GE
Healthcare.

* Option

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