HEALTHCARE Chapter 4

Imaging Services Functional Description

Document No: DD+DIS101.11E

DX-D 600

► Purpose of this Document

This document explains the functional principle including the functions of the individual
assemblies always under normal conditions (nominal functional sequence).

► Document History

Edition. Release Changes

Revision Date compared to previous version 1.0
1.1 02-2012  Updated basic workflow in section 1.
 Added Wireless DR Detector in section 4

► Referenced Documents

Document Title
For the lists of referenced documents, refer to following pages.

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WARNING:
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INSTRUCTION:
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Service Manual) prior to attempting any operation, repair or maintenance task on
the equipment.
(2) Strictly observe all safety directions within the "Generic Safety Directions" and on
the product.

IMPORTANT:
The installation and service of the product(s) described herein is to be performed
by qualified personnel who are employed by Agfa HealthCare or one of its affiliates
or who are otherwise authorized by Agfa HealthCare or one of its affiliates to provide
such services.

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LIST OF CONTENTS

1 BASIC WORKFLOW OF THE DX-D 600 SYSTEM..................................................................4

1.1 Basic Workflow with DR Detectors in RAD Table and Wall Stand ...........................................4

1.2 Basic Workflow with DX-D FLFS Stand and Fixed DR Detector in Wall Stand ........................8

2 X-RAY SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................14

2.1 Ceiling Support........................................................................................................................14

2.2 Wall Stand ...............................................................................................................................14

2.3 X-ray Generator ......................................................................................................................14

2.4 RAD Table...............................................................................................................................14

3 FIXED AND PORTABLE DR DETECTOR .............................................................................15

4 WIRELESS DR DETECTOR ..................................................................................................15
4.1 Wireless DR Detector Boards .................................................................................................15

4.1.1 PCA-FE Board ........................................................................................................................16

4.1.2 FPC-UIF Board .......................................................................................................................16

4.1.3 PCA-11nWM Board ................................................................................................................18

4.1.4 PCA-DCDC Board ..................................................................................................................19

4.1.5 PCA-BAT Board ......................................................................................................................19

4.1.6 PCA-REF Board ......................................................................................................................19

4.2 X-ray Interface Box .................................................................................................................20

4.2.1 PCA-XIF Board .......................................................................................................................21

4.3 Grid Attachment Unit (Optional) ..............................................................................................23

4.4 Battery Charge Level ..............................................................................................................24

5 XRDI .......................................................................................................................................26
5.1 XRDI Workflow ........................................................................................................................26

5.2 XRDI Connection between NX Workstation and X-Ray Generator ........................................27

6 NX WORKSTATION ...............................................................................................................27
6.1 Communication between NX Workstation and X-Ray Generator ...........................................27

7 AGFA DIGITIZER (OPTIONAL)..............................................................................................28

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1 Basic Workflow of the DX-D 600 System

This section shows the following basic workflows of the DX-D 600 system:
 Basic workflow with DR Detectors in RAD Table and Wall Stand; see section 1.1.
 Basic workflow with Fixed DR Detector in Wall Stand and DX-D FLFS Stand;
see section 1.2.

For more information concerning the different DX-D 600 configurations refer to
Technical system manual, Chapter 1 - Solution Identification.

1.1 Basic Workflow with DR Detectors in RAD Table and Wall Stand

Following DR Detectors are used:

 Fixed DR Detector in RAD Table and Wall Stand
 Portable DX-D 10 G/C DR Detector in RAD Table and Wall Stand
 Wireless DR Detector DX-D 30C

Figure 1

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Step 1: Retrieve the patient info

(1) In the operator room at the NX workstation define the patient info for the exam.
(2) Start the exam.

Step 2: Select the exposure

(1) In the operator room at the NX workstation select the thumbnail for the exposure
in the image overview pane of the examination window.

RAD Table DR with Fixed DR Detector

RAD Wall Stand DR with Fixed DR Detector

RAD Table DR with DX-D 10 G or DX-D 10 C in the DR Bucky

RAD Wall Stand DR with DX-D 10 G or DX-D 10 C in the DR Bucky

Free exposure using DX-D 10 G or DX-D 10 C

The thumbnail shows the status of the DR Detector by means of a color indication:
 Red (flashing): Starting up
 Green (constant): Ready for exposure

The default X-ray exposure parameters for the selected exposure are sent to the
modality and displayed on the soft console.

NOTE:
Only when using the “DX-D 600 Automatic System” configuration:
The default X-ray system position for the selected exposure is sent to the modality and
displayed on the soft console, for automatic positioning of the X-ray system.

(1) To position the X-ray system automatically, press and hold the Autocenter
button on the automatic positioning control box.

The X-ray system moves to the configured position for the selected exposure.

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Step 3: Prepare the exposure

(1) In the examination room, position the X-ray system.

NOTE:
To position the X-ray system manually, use the control buttons on the control
panel.

When using the Portable DX-D 10 G/C or the

Wireless DR Detector DX-D 30C, insert the DR Detector in the
DR Bucky of the RAD Table or Wall Stand or lay it on the RAD Table
for performing a free exposure.

WARNING:
Monitor the patient position (hands, feet, fingers, etc.) with special care
to avoid injury to the patient caused by unit movements.
Patient hands must be kept away from mobile components of the unit.
Intravenous tubing, catheters and other patient connected lines should be routed
away from moving equipment.

(2) Position the patient.

(3) Make final adjustments to the position of the X-ray system using
the control buttons on the control panel.
(4) Switch on the light localizer on the collimator.
(5) Adapt collimation if required.

Step 4: Check the exposure settings

In the operator room at the soft console, or in the examination room at the
touch screen console:

(1) Check if the exposure settings displayed on the console are suitable
for the exposure.

NOTE:
If other exposures values are required than those defined in the
NX exam, the console can be used to overwrite the default defined exposure
settings.

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Step 5: Execute the exposure

WARNING:
Do not select another thumbnail until the preview image is visible in the active
thumbnail.

(1) In the operator room press the exposure button to execute the exposure.
The exposure is sent to the NX workstation.

NOTE:
The radiation indicator on the control console lights up and a signal sounds
during exposure release.

In the operator room at the NX workstation (e.g. for DR exposure):

 While the acquisition is ongoing, the thumbnail status indicator is flashing green.
 The image is acquired from the DR Detector and displayed in the thumbnail.
 If collimation is applied, the image is automatically cropped at the collimation
borders.
 The actual X-ray exposure parameters are sent back from the X-ray generator
to the NX workstation and are shown in the image detail pane.

Step 6: Perform a quality control

(1) Select the image on the NX for which quality control is to be performed.
(2) Prepare the image for diagnosis by using e.g. L/R markers or annotations.
(3) If the image is OK, send the image to a hardcopy printer and/or PACS
(Picture Archiving and Communication System).

For more information refer to the DX-D 600 User Manual (0240) delivered with
the DX-D 600 system.

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1.2 Basic Workflow with DX-D FLFS Stand and Fixed DR Detector in Wall
Stand

NOTE:
This Full Leg Full Spine (FLFS) workflow can only be used with the “DX-D 600
Automatic system” configuration!

When performing a FLFS application, a fixed DR Detector is required in the

Wall Stand.

For more information refer to the DX-D 600 User Manual (0240) delivered with
the DX-D 600 system.

Figure 2

Step 1: Retrieve the patient info

(1) In the operator room at the NX workstation define the patient info for the exam.
(2) Start the exam.

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Step 2: Select the exposure

In the operator room at the NX workstation:

(1) In the Image Overview pane of the Examination window, select the thumbnail
for the FLFS examination.
(2) In the Image Detail pane, click: <Start FLFS>

Step 3: Prepare the FLFS configuration

(1) In the examination room, position the X-ray system and the DX-D FLFS Stand.
(2) On the X-ray system control panel or remote control, press and hold the button
that moves the X-ray system to the automatic position.

The X-ray system moves to the default position for the FLFS examination.

WARNING:
Lock both sides of the DX-D FLFS Stand before positioning the patient.

WARNING:
The housings of the floor mount locks can cause a tripping hazard.

(3) Position the DX-D FLFS Stand by locking it into the floor mounts:
 Before moving the stand from its parking position, release the brakes
on the four wheels.
 When moving the stand over a longer distance, turn the stand to its lateral
direction so it will not block your sight.
 Two floor mount locks are located at the side of the DX-D FLFS Stand. The
exact position depends on the configuration. Position the locks right above
the floor mount. Push the upper lever to fixate the lock in the floor mount.

(4) Activate the brakes on the four wheels.

NOTE:
When the DX-D FLFS Stand is not used, position the stand in such a way that tripping
over the floor mount locks is avoided.

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(5) Position the footsteps as required for the application.

The footsteps can be positioned in three configurations:

Minimum height (Approximately 10 cm)

(1) Remove the top footstep and put the bottom

footstep in its collapsed position.

Medium height (variable)

(1) Unfold the bottom footstep if needed.

(2) Slide the top footstep into one of the slots
of the footstep unit.

Maximum height (Approximately 45 cm)

(1) Unfold the bottom footstep and lay the top

footstep in the slot on top of the footstep unit.

When performing a FLFS examination, the system imposes limits to the bottom
and the top of the region of interest, depending on the X-ray system installation.

When performing a Full Leg examination, the footsteps must be positioned to

accommodate for the system limitations to the region of interest.

NOTE:
On DX-D 600, the region of interest on the vertical ruler cannot go lower than 15 cm.
This value may be slightly different depending on the relative installation position of
the X-ray system and the DX-D FLFS Stand.

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Step 4: Prepare the examination

WARNING:
Monitor the patient position (hands, feet, fingers, etc.) with special care
to avoid injury to the patient caused by unit movements.
Patient hands must be kept away from mobile components of the unit.
Intravenous tubing, catheters and other patient connected lines should be routed away
from moving equipment.

(1) In the examination room, position the patient and specify the region of interest
for the examination.

NOTE:
Positioning instructions:
 The patient should use the handles to obtain a stable position.
 Use the patient belt to stabilize the patient or to apply compression.
 The patient should be standing against the stitching grid,
but not leaning against it.
 When performing a Full Leg examination, the patient’s feet
should be as close as possible to the stitching grid.

(2) Enter the values for the region of interest by using the up and down arrows
at the touch screen console.
(3) On the collimator, switch on the light localizer.
(4) Collimate in transversal direction, if required.

NOTE:
For automatic stitching, the width of the collimated area must be
more than 15 cm.

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Step 5: Prepare the X-ray system for the examination

(1) On the touch screen console click: <Start>

(2) On the X-ray system control panel or remote control, press and hold the button
that moves the X-ray system to the automatic position.

The X-ray system moves to the starting position for the examination.

NOTE:
When the position is reached the position status in the soft console is
changed to “on target”.

Step 6: Check the exposure settings

In the operator room at the soft console:

(1) Check if the settings for patient size and X-ray tube load that are displayed
on the console are suitable for the examination.

Step 7: Execute the exposure

In the operator room:

(1) Press the release button to execute the examination.

NOTE:
Hold the release button pressed until three beeps are heard from the
NX to indicate that the examination has finished.

Together with the auditory signal, messages are displayed on the

software console and on the X-ray system control panel to indicate
that the examination has finished.

The partial images are sent to the NX workstation.

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In the operator room at the NX workstation:

 A green OK mark appears on all thumbnails for which exposures are going
to be made during the examination.
 For each partial image, the thumbnail status indicator is flashing green while
the acquisition is ongoing. The image is acquired from the DR Detector and
displayed in the thumbnail.
 If collimation is applied, the image is automatically cropped at the collimation
borders.
 The actual X-ray exposure parameters are sent back from the console to the
NX workstation.

(2) Let the patient step down from the DX-D FLFS Stand.
(3) Unlock the DX-D FLFS Stand by pushing the lower lever of the floor mount locks
and releasing the locks on the four wheels.
(4) Move the stand to its parking position and activate the brakes on the wheels
to prevent unintended movement.

Step 8: Perform a quality control

In the operator room at the NX workstation, the FLFS image is displayed

in the Stitching pane.

(1) Adjust the stitching, if required.

(2) Click: <Accept>
(3) Prepare the image for diagnosis by using e.g. L/R markers or annotations.
(4) If the image is OK, send the image to a hardcopy printer and/or PACS
(Picture Archiving and Communication System).

To reject a FLFS image:

(1) Reject each partial image.
(2) If the FLFS image was created, reject this image also.

NOTE:
No images will be sent and a thumbnail for a new FLFS examination is
created.

For more information concerning FLFS application refer to the DX-D Full Leg Full Spine
User manual (0179) delivered with the DX-D 600 system.

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2 X-ray System

Refer to relevant service documentation from the DX-D 600 partner company Sedecal
for functional descriptions.

2.1 Ceiling Support

Ceiling Support - Service Documentation Links for Offline Navigation

NOVA Automatic Ceiling Suspension
Click here
Service Manual; section 2
NOVA Automatic Ceiling Suspension
Click here
Pre-Installation Manual; section 2

2.2 Wall Stand

Wall Stand - Service Documentation Links for Offline Navigation

NBS2100 Vertical Bucky Stand Service Manual;
Click here
section 2
NBS2100 Vertical Bucky Stand Pre-Installation
Click here
Manual; section 2

2.3 X-ray Generator

No functional description available for X-ray Generator.

2.4 RAD Table

Radiographic Table - Service Documentation Links for Offline Navigation

NET X-Ray Table Service Manual; section 2 Click here
NET X-Ray Table Pre-Installation Manual;
Click here
section 2

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3 Fixed and Portable DR Detector

No functional description available for Fixed and Portable DR Detector.

4 Wireless DR Detector

The Wireless DR Detector is a flat panel detector (FPD) for obtaining the X-ray images.
The images obtained are transferred to the NX workstation using wireless network
technology.
The X-rays are first converted into visible light using a fluorescent screen, and then
stored electrically in the Wireless DR Detector. The stored electrical signals are then
loaded from the Wireless DR Detector, and A/D conversion is performed.

4.1 Wireless DR Detector Boards

The Wireless DR Detector is delivered with the following boards:

 PCA-FE board; see section 4.1.1
 FPC-UIF board; see section 4.1.2
 PCA-11nWM board; see section 4.1.3
 PCA-DCDC board; see section 4.1.4
 PCA-BAT board; see section 4.1.5
 PCA-REF board; see section 4.1.6

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4.1.1 PCA-FE Board

This board provides the functions for controlling the Wireless DR Detector and
communicating between the image processing unit and X-ray control unit.

Its main functions are described as follows:

 After the output data of the Wireless DR Detector has been subjected to Detector
drive control and A/D conversion, the board receives the data, and stores it in the
memory.
 It stores the defect information files in the memory.
 It obtains the difference between the images taken and fixed pattern noise (FPN)
images obtained immediately after, and initiates offset compensation.
 Using wireless means, it performs communication with the image capture
computer and X-ray interface box.
 It performs communication with the battery mounted inside the Wireless DR
Detector to monitor the remaining battery level.
 It automatically sets the wireless communication parameters (including ESSID,
WEP key, channels and IP addresses) intrinsic to the environment where the
Wireless DR Detector is used through the infrared communication unit (IrDA).
 It measures the temperature inside the DR Detector using a thermal sensor.
 It detects the setting of the selector switch provided on the PCA-BAT board to
enable the startup program to be changed.

4.1.2 FPC-UIF Board

This board contains the infrared communication (IrDA) unit, LED display (blue: Power,
green: Ready, blue-green: Link) and power switch, and it relays the signals as an
interface with the PCA-FE board.
Refer to section 4.1.2.1
The power switch provided on the Wireless DR Detector can be used to perform
the operations of power ON/OFF and infrared communication so that the Wireless
DR Detector is recognized by the NX workstation.

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4.1.2.1 LEDs on Wireless DR Detector

The three LEDs indicate the status of the

detector:
 POWER status: Blue LED
 READY status: Green LED
 LINK status: Blue-green LED

Details see table below.

Figure 3

Lamp type POWER lamp READY lamp LINK lamp

Color Blue LED Green LED Blue-green LED
Power ON   
During detector registration   
Detector registration completed   
(1 second)
Communication established   
During exposure preparation   
Ready status or performing an   
examination (Ready)
Detector selection status (Sleep)   
During image data transmission  / 
Low battery (battery exchange  -- --
required)
Battery error (exposure  -- --
impossible)
Power OFF   

 Lights on
 Lights off
 Flashes (On/Off status changes every second)
 Flashes slowly (On/Off status changes every 2 seconds)
-- Unspecified status

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4.1.2.2 Standby Mode

Power is supplied to the PCA-FE board inside the Wireless DR Detector when the
battery pack is installed in the Wireless DR Detector.
In this mode, only the main power control circuit that monitors the power switch on the
PCA-FE board is powered and operated, and the power switch input is awaited.

4.1.2.3 Power ON

Tap the switch for infrared communication; push it down all the way for one second
to turn on the power.
When the main power control circuit detects that the power switch of the Wireless DR
Detector has been pushed down all the way, power begins to be supplied to the other
circuits, and the system operation mode is established.

4.1.2.4 Power OFF

Tap the switch for infrared communication; push it down all the way for five second
to turn off the power.
When the firmware detects that the power switch on the main unit of the Wireless
DR Detector has been held down all the way for five seconds, the shutdown process
is initiated, after which the power is turned off.

4.1.3 PCA-11nWM Board

This board contains the wireless LAN control IC that supports the IEEE 802.11n
standard, and it relays the data which has passed through the access point from
the NX and X-ray interface box to the PCA-FE board through the antenna.
This board meets the IEEE 802.11n standard in order to achieve a data transfer
performance of around 50 to 60 Mbps.
This standard is a wireless LAN standard established by the IEEE 802 Committee of
the United States, and although the 11a, 11b and 11g standards were already in place,
this new high-speed wireless LAN standard was added to them.

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4.1.4 PCA-DCDC Board

This board generates the power used by the boards inside the Wireless DR Detector
from the battery or a single power supply which is input from external power source.

Its main functions are described as follows:

 It generates the power used for the PCA-REF board and PCA-FE board from the
battery or external power source.
 It controls the ON/OFF of the analog power supply used for the PCA-REF board
and monitors the voltage.
 It exercises DC/DC synchronized control using the signals which are supplied
from the FPGA on the PCA-FE board.
 It detects the external power input, and switches the power supply.
 It provides protection from overcurrents.
 It relays the battery installation detection and signal between the battery and
PCA-FE board.

4.1.5 PCA-BAT Board

This board relays the power and communication control signals between the battery
and PCA-DCDC board, and contains the start program selector switch (hereafter
referred to as the boot switch).

4.1.6 PCA-REF Board

This board contains the analog circuits used to generate the reference voltages.

Its main functions are described as follows:

 It supplies the drive power to the amplifier IC and drive IC.

 It relays the control signals from PCA-FE to the drive IC and Amp IC.
 It relays the digital image data from the Amp IC to the PCA-FE.

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4.2 X-ray Interface Box

The X-ray interface box monitors the statuses of the X-ray generator and the Wireless
DR Detector to control the X-ray exposure and imaging.

It consists of:
 PCA-XIF board
 AC adapter
 X-ray interface cable
 Grounding wire
 Covers

Even when a multiple number of Wireless DR Detectors are in use, only one Wireless
DR Detector per X-ray interface box can be specified from the NX to take images.

Figure 4

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In the imaging sequence the items printed in bold represent the control operations
performed by the X-ray interface box:
 The user presses the exposure switch.
 The exposure enable request signal from the X-ray generator is monitored
by the X-ray interface box.
 The X-ray interface box makes an enable judgment for the exposure enable
request signal, and sends the trigger signal to the Wireless DR Detector.
 When the imaging preparations of the Wireless DR Detector are completed,
the imaging enable signal is sent from the Wireless DR Detector to the X-ray
interface box.
 The X-ray interface box monitors the imaging enable signal from the Wireless
DR Detector.
 The X-ray interface box makes an enable judgment for the imaging enable signal,
and sends the exposure enable signal to the X-ray generator.
 With the Wireless DR Detector now in the imaging status, X-ray exposure is
commenced.
 When the Wireless DR Detector has finished imaging, the images are transferred
to the NX. This completes the imaging sequence.

4.2.1 PCA-XIF Board

The PCA-XIF board is located inside the X-ray interface box, and has the following
main functions:

 It has a function for interfacing with X-ray generator. In addition, the board
employs a relay circuit for the output signals and a photo-coupler for the input
signals to protect the internal circuitry.
 It has an exposure control function which monitors the statuses of the X-ray
generator and Wireless DR Detector to determine whether exposure is possible
and, if it is possible, to enable it.
 It has a function for interfacing with the Wireless DR Detector.
 It uses LEDs to display the power supply status.

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Figure 5

 LED (A)
 AC adapter connector (B)
 LAN cable connector (C)
 Grounding terminal (D)
 SW1 (RESET) switch (E)
 SW2 (BOOTSEL) switch (F)
 X-ray interface cable (G)

NOTE:
 The dedicated AC adapter is used to supply power to the PCA-XIF board.
It does not have a power switch because the X-ray interface box and the
AC adapter are supported to be used by continuous energization.
The PCA-XIF board must be turned on and off by connecting or disconnecting
the plug on the wall.
 For safety concerns, do not disconnect the cable from the X-ray interface box
or disconnect the AC adaptor. It would expose the electrically-activated part.
To avoid this, disconnect the plug on the wall or turn off the commercial power
supply.
 The use of table tap, which causes a change in electrical safety, is not allowed
according to the electrical safety standards.

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4.3 Grid Attachment Unit (Optional)

This unit is used to position the grid on the Wireless DR Detector.

It is used when positioning the grid on the front surface of the Wireless DR Detector
with a view to eliminating the scattered radiation which occurs when the X-rays pass
through subjects.
It serves its purpose only when it is used in combination with the Wireless DR Detector
and one of the available grids.
Consequently, it is not used as a discrete unit (that is, without a grid). It is designed not
to be held and fixed in place by a locking mechanism, for instance: However, by using
it in combination with the handle unit which is a separately available option, it can be
held and fixed in place on the Wireless DR Detector.

For more information refer to Grid specifications in chapter 10 - Installation Planning.

Figure 6

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4.4 Battery Charge Level

In the battery itself there is no remaining charge level displayed.

A 3-segment scale is displayed using the software in the NX workstation.

Display status Remaining charge level Prohibited operations etc.

100 to 60 % -

59 to 9 % -

Another 6 images can be taken

8 to 5 % using a 100 second cycle
operation.
Imaging operations are prohibited.
4 to 0 % Operation will continue for
16 minutes in the sleep mode.

The remaining charge level is posted with the Wireless DR Detector serving as the
master.
Immediately after the power of the Wireless DR Detector is turned on, this level is read
from the battery and sent to the software in the NX workstation.
After this, the level is read inside the Wireless DR Detector from the battery at fixed
intervals, but no data is sent until a level below that indicated by the red underbars in
the above table is read.
The figure below shows the correlation between the discharge curves, remaining
charge level prediction curves and posting of the remaining charge level displays.

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Figure 7

NOTE:
BMU corrects the remaining charge level prediction line from the actual remaining
charge level when the remaining charge level is predicted to be 8 %.
If the actual remaining charge level (voltage level) when the remaining charge level is
predicted to be 8 % is higher than the prediction, the gradient of the remaining charge
level prediction curve is increased.
Conversely, if it is lower, BMU works to correct the gradient so that the prediction curve
gradient is reduced. Therefore, if charging and discharging are repeated at shallow
remaining charge levels which fail to reach the remaining charge prediction of 8 %, the
compensation described above is not performed and, along with the deterioration in the
battery capacity caused by the repeated charging and discharging, the accuracy with
which the remaining charge level is predicted may suffer as well.
What is ideal is for the battery to be used to below the 8 % remaining charge level
(at which imaging is no longer possible) each time the battery is used but, in practical
terms, it is recommended that the battery be used to below the 8 % remaining charge
level once every several times the battery is charged and discharged.

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5 XRDI

In the NX workstation configuration tool, several settings can be entered and changed.
These settings configure devices such as e.g. the generator as well as the exam tree.

NOTE:
Before these settings become active, the operator has to activate these settings
explicitly. In the activation procedure, the complete NX workstation configuration tool
settings are first verified by the configuration tool to check for inconsistencies.

When the modality settings for a specific exposure type have to be validated,
the configuration tool queries the XRDI itself.

5.1 XRDI Workflow

Following workflow steps are performed:

 Image is prepared on NX workstation.
 Target values of X-ray parameters for this image are sent to the X-ray generator.
 X-ray parameters on the console (optional) can be adapted optionally.
 Image is exposed.
 Actual X-ray parameters are sent from the X-ray generator to the NX workstation.
 Actual X-ray parameters are stored together with the image and can be optionally
printed on the hardcopy of the image.

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5.2 XRDI Connection between NX Workstation and X-Ray Generator

In the NX workstation configuration tool, the settings for the X-ray device itself
can also be edited. This includes the communication settings and the specific
model definition (e.g. Sedecal.DXD600.xml).

In order to test these communication settings, the configuration panel provides

a “test connection” functionality to check if e.g. the X-ray generator is connected
correctly to the COM port 1.

The XRDI should be considered as the link between the NX workstation and the X-ray
generator. It will generate and manage all communication exposure relevant dialogue
via a RS232 link.

A galvanic separation is integrated. The communication between the NX workstation

and the X-ray generator is done via optical fiber.

6 NX Workstation

6.1 Communication between NX Workstation and X-Ray Generator

The following list describes the communication sequences:

 Image is prepared on NX workstation.
 Target values of X-ray parameters for this image will be sent to the
X-ray generator.
 X-ray parameters on the console can be adapted optionally.
 Exposure of the image.
 X-ray generator sends actual X-ray parameters to the NX workstation.
 NX workstation receives X-ray parameters from the X-ray generator.
 Actual X-ray parameters can be stored together with the image or printed
on the hardcopy of the image.

Refer to NX Workstation Service Manual for functional descriptions.

NX Workstation - Service Documentation Links for Offline Navigation

Chapter 01: Product Description Click here

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7 Agfa Digitizer (Optional)

Refer to the respective Agfa Digitizer for functional descriptions.

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