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AEC dose failure

The AEC dose failure safety device terminates the X-ray exposure when no

radiation is detected in the ionization chamber or when the selected

parameters (short backup time/mAs) are not appropriate for an exposure

with AEC.

218 | DR 800 | Software Console

0392C EN 20210309 1049

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Table of Contents2
Legal Notice8
Introduction to this Manual9
Scope of this Manual10
About the Safety Notices in this Document11
Disclaimer12
Introduction13
Intended Use14
Indications for Use15
Intended User16
DR 800 System Overview17
Radiographic Table19
Position Controls21
Worklist Window25
Software Console26
Exposure Controls28
Examination Window30
Acquisition Window31
Editing Window32
Main Menu Window33
Monitor for Reference Images34
DR Detector Switch35
Collimator36
Portable DR Detector38
Compressor39
FLFS Overlay40
Emergency Stop Button41
Emergency Shutdown Power Switch42
Cabinets and Power Switch43
Radiographic Wall Stand44
Ceiling Suspension49
Messages52
Labels53
Additional Labeling of the Radiographic Table56
Additional Labeling of the Positioning Console58
Additional Labeling of the Wireless Console59
Additional Labeling of the DR 800 Sync Cabinet60
Additional Labeling of the Positioner Cabinet61
Additional Labeling of the Radiographic Wall Stand62
Additional Labeling of the Collimator63
Additional Labeling of the X-Ray Tube Ceiling Suspension64
Additional Labeling of the Full Leg Full Spine Overlay65
Additional Labeling of Components with Earthquake Resistance66
Installation67
Mains Supply68
Radiation Protection69
Radiation Protection70
Fluoroscopy71
Monitoring of Personnel72
Protected Area and Significant Zones of Occupancy73
Maintenance77
Maintenance of the Ceiling Suspension and the Radiographic Wall Stand80
Offset Calibration81
Checking the Automatic Collimation82
Cleaning and Disinfecting83
Cleaning84
Use of Protective Covers and Sheaths85
Disinfecting86
Disinfecting Safety Directions87
Approved Disinfectants88
FLFS Overlay89
Safety Directions90
Dangerous Areas94
Patient Visibility98
Wireless Console100
Getting on and off the Table101
Preventing Damage to the Equipment102
Attention to Overhead Loads103
Full Leg Full Spine104
Digital Tomosynthesis105
Ceiling Suspension and Radiographic Wall Stand106
Basic Workflow107
Starting the System108
Warming-Up of X-Ray Tube109
Automated Workflow for Warming-Up of X-Ray Tube110
DR Workflow with Fluoroscopy for Positioning111
DR Workflow for Dynamic Images117
DR Workflow for Digital Tomosynthesis124
DR Workflow for Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)130
DR Workflow for DSA Roadmapping135
Stopping the System141
Application Examples142
Positioning the Patient on the Examination Table143
Fine-Tuning the Table Position and Centering of the Examination Area145
Gastrointestinal Examinations: Oesophagus and Stomach146
Gastrointestinal Examinations: Small Intestine and Colon147
Skeleton148
Cervical Spine149
Abdominal and Lumbar Region150
Upper Limbs and Lower Limbs (also with Load)151
Thorax and Lungs152
Urography and Pyelography153
Hysterosalpingography154
Guidelines for Pediatric Applications155
Typical Examination Settings157
Full Leg Full Spine159
Retrieve the Patient Info160
Select the Exposure160
Prepare the Full Leg Full Spine Configuration161
Prepare the Examination163
Prepare the X-Ray System for the Examination166
Check the Exposure Settings167
Execute the Exposure169
Perform a Quality Control170
Finalize the Examination173
Storing the FLFS Overlay174
Manually Adjusting a DR Full Leg Full Spine Image175
To Rotate All Partial Images176
To Stitch a Set of Partial Images177
To Align the Partial Images Based on Their Projection on the Stitching Grid178
To Align the Partial Images Based on the Analysis179
To Manually Align Two Partial Images180
To Turn the Black Borders or Cropping on or off182
To Save the Stitched Image183
Rejecting a DR Full Leg Full Spine Image184
Making Measurements185
Software Console187
Examination Overview188
X-Ray Modality Status Frame190
Ready for Exposure Status191
Modality Position192
DR Detector Switch193
DR Detector Status194
Performing Offset Calibration195
Unknown Status196
Filter Status197
Grid Status198
Heat Units199
Radiation Status200
DAP Value201
Fluo Timer202
Resetting the Fluo Timer203
Generator Controls for Static Image, Rapid Sequence or DSA204
Radiography Imaging Modes206
Patient Age Group207
One Point, Two Point and Three Point Working Modes208
Sensor Area209
Radiographic Parameters210
Focal Spot Indicator211
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)212
AEC Field Selection213
Dose214
Density215
Patient Size216
AEC Dose Failure218
Generator Controls for Fluoroscopy or Roadmapping219
Fluoroscopy Imaging Modes220
Patient Age Group221
Sensor Area222
Radiographic Parameters for Fluoroscopy223
Automatic Brightness System (ABS)224
Collimator Camera227
X-Ray Modality Controls228
Positioning Controls229
Automatic Position230
Actual and Target Position Parameters231
Collimation Controls232
Wireless Console Status234
Controls for Digital Tomosynthesis235
Radiographic Parameters for Digital Tomosynthesis236
Position Parameters for Digital Tomosynthesis237
Reconstruction Parameters238
System Messages239
Options and Accessories241
Mounting the Patient Footrest242
Mounting the Patient Footrest as a Seat244
Removing the Patient Footrest245
Mounting the Hand Grips246
Mounting the Shoulder Rests247
Mounting the Compression Belt248
Mounting the Lower Limbs Support, Ankle Support or Head Contention Device250
Mounting the Lateral Arm Rest on the Radiographic Table251
Mounting the Lateral Arm Rest on the Radiographic Wall Stand253
Mounting the Lateral Cassette/Detector Holder254
Mounting the Joystick Console on the Radiographic Table256
Attaching the Cushion to the Tabletop257
Mounting the Paediatric Cradle258
Using the Paediatric Cradle in Vertical Position259
Exposure Control Pedals261
Problem Solving263
Compressor Cannot be Released264
DR Detector Must be Recalibrated265
DR 800 Sync Cabinet Is down266
Anatomical Stitching Is Not Optimal267
Stitching Fails268
Full Leg Full Spine Examination Is Interrupted271
Wireless Console with Position Controls Cannot Restore Connection272
Problems with the Ceiling Suspension273
Error Messages on the Ceiling Suspension274
Product Information275
Compatibility276
Compliance276
General277
Safety277
X-Ray Safety277
Electromagnetic Compatibility277
Earthquake Resistance277
Equipment Classification278
Exposure Control Foot Pedals279
Applied Parts279
Patient Data Security280
Requirements on the Operating Environment280
Product Complaints282
Environmental Protection283
System Documentation284
Training285
Performance286
Technical Data287
DR 800 Technical Data288
Radiographic Table290
Fixed DR Detector Technical Data292
Wireless Console295
Collimator Technical Data296
Radiographic Wall Stand297
Ceiling Suspension298
Workstation PC Technical Data300
DR 800 FLFS Overlay301
Equivalent Filtration302
Dosimetric and Quantitative Information (IEC 60601-2-54, IEC 60601-1-3)303
Mains Supply307
Technical Data of Options and Accessories311
Remarks for HF-Emission and Immunity (Radiographic Table)312
Immunity to RF Wireless Communication Equipment314
Remarks for HF-Emission and Immunity (Radiographic Wall Stand)315
Remarks for HF-Emission and Immunity (Radiographic Wall Stand Bucky with Moving Grid)319

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