3600 User Manual
3600 User Manual
3600 Series
Foreword
Proprietary Notice and Disclaimer
The information herein disclosed is the property of iCRco., Inc. Information in this document is subject
to change without notice and does not represent a commitment by iCRco to incorporate changes or
improvements in units previously sold or shipped.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchasers own use without the
express written permission of iCRco.
Trademarks
iCR 2600
,
R iCR 2600 Dual
, R iCR 3600
, R iCR 3600SF
,www.icrcompany.com
R and QPC XSCAN32 are
the trademarks of iCRco. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and are hereby
acknowledged.
Terms
Any one of the following iCR products will be referred to as the iCR unit throughout this document: iCR
1000
,R iCR 1000 Dual
, R iCR 2600
,R iCR 2600 Dual
, R iCR 2600SF
,R iCR 3600
, R iCR Vet
, R iCR Vet
Dual
,R iCR Mobile
, R iCR 1-D
,R iCR Chiro
, R iCR Chiro Dual
Any
R one of the following iCR products
will be referred to as iCR dual unit throughout this document: iCR 1000 Dual
, R iCR 2600 Dual
, R iCR
Vet Dual
,R iCR Chiro Dual
AnyR one of the following iCR products will be referred to as iCR desktop
unit throughout this document: iCR 3600
, R iCR 3600 SF
, R iCR 1-D
.R
iCRco., Inc.
Adress: 2580 West 237th Street Torrance, CA, 90503
Telephone: 310.921.9559
FAX: 310.776.7960
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.icrcompany.com
CR Information
Please Enter the details of your CR system here:
CR Model:
Serial Number:
Date Purchased:
1.0 Introduction 7
Notes, Notices, and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electrical Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FCC Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
iCRco Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.0 Pre-Installation 13
Pre-Installation Voltage Requirements for i CRco 3600 and i CRco 3600-SF . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Systems Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Physical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connectivity and power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CR Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Creating/Editing Patients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Modality Worklist Query . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Long Bone & Scoli Stitching Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting Up DICOM Send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
DICOM Send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
DICOM Retrieve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Advanced DICOM Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Troubleshooting Windows to DICOM Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
DICOM Store and Forward Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.0 NOTES 63
The CR unit collects 16 Bit data that is converted to a DICOM 3.0 image and can be stored, viewed,
manipulated, and sent to any other storage device, printer, or viewing station through DICOM. This
document contains a basic technical overview of the CR unit including the optical systems, electronic
components, and driving software subsystems. A general description of the systems functionality and
user interfaces will be described. Unpacking of the hardware is covered and software installation, service
adjustments and troubleshooting are also included. This document is intended for users or service people
who need to understand the basic underlying principles of operation for the CR unit.
Safety Information
Be sure to read and understand the installation and operating instructions before applying power to the
CR unit.
DANGER: A DANGER indicates that personal injury may occur if the Service person does not perform
the procedure correctly.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how
to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates that a user must be constantly aware of something that may prove
hazardous.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates that damage to the product may occur if the user does not perform
the procedure correctly.
Laser Safety
The CR unit incorporates a Red ≥ 30mw high-power solid-state laser diode. The CR covers protect the
service person from direct exposure to laser light. These covers will protect a user/service person only if
they are properly installed. Covers must be removed and replaced by properly trained service personnel.
Contact iCRco if there are any issues with the covers being damaged and replace them.
CAUTION
THIS EQUIPMENT EMPLOYS A LASER. LASER RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT IF THE CR
SYSTEM IS OPERATED WITHOUT COVERS. AVOID LASER BEAM. DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE TO
LASER LIGHT MUST BE AVOIDED.
Electrical Hazards
The equipment must be serviced by properly trained technicians certified by iCRco, Inc. Do not connect
the CR unit with a damaged or sub-standard power cable. Do not use an extension cord with this device.
The CR unit should be properly grounded and power connections inspected to ensure safe operation. Use at
least a 1500VA (1500W) uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with this device, as it is sensitive to variations
in power.
NOTICE:
The CR unit must be connected to a uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Failure to use a (UPS) will void
the warranty.
WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED WITH HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES WHICH CAN SHOCK, BURN
OR CAUSE DEATH.
FCC Notification
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed properly, can
cause interference with radio communications.
iCRco Warranty
ICRCO, Inc. (“i CRco”) values your business and always endeavors to provide high quality products and
services. All i CRco products are provided with an initial warranty so you are covered from the date you
purchase them. This limited warranty solely applies to new products manufactured by or for i CRco and
originally purchased from i CRco or an authorized dealer of i CRco products for your own use. In addition,
an extended warranty is available for most new and recently purchased i CRco products for an additional
charge.
i CRco agrees to provide one (1) year of telephonic and/or e-mail based support for QPC XSCAN32
software originally provided with any new i CRco product from the date of original shipment from i CRco.
All software support shall be limited to making reasonable efforts to resolve i CRco software issues and shall
be limited to i CRco’s regular business hours. In addition, i CRco will provide revisions and upgrades to its
software upon request (when available) during the first year after the software was originally shipped from
the i CRco factory. The initial support period will include support via remote login software (GoToMeeting),
only if the customer has access to the Internet from that PC and only if the customer agrees i CRco shall
have no liability in connection with its support efforts. Remote login software allows i CRco technical
support to remotely access the customer’s PC via the Internet for the purposes of rendering technical
support. Please note that this warranty, including software support, does not include computer hardware,
third party software or operating system or network issues, which are outside the control of i CRco.
Warranty service requires all authorized returns be shipped to the i CRco factory prepaid and insured. All
such authorized returns are the customer’s responsibility. For products sold and located within the United
States, i CRco will pay for return shipping.
Products being returned are only to be shipped in i CRco approved shipping containers. The origi-
nal box and packaging materials are approved and should be kept for moving and/or shipping the product.
Original and approved packaging my also be purchased from i CRco. i CRco shall have no liability nor
responsibility for warranty service to any product that is not shipped in an i CRco approved shipping
container or that is damages from incorrect packaging or damage during shipping.
This warranty applies only to products manufactured by, or for, i CRco, and that can be identified
by “i CRco ” serial number as originally affixed to the product. Any modification to the i CRco serial
number tag or its attachment to the product shall immediately void this warranty.
This warranty is non-transferable and subsequent owners must contact i CRco to establish if the equipment
is eligible for an extended warranty.
This limitation of remedies also applies to claims against any suppliers or dealers of i CRco. i CRco’s and its
suppliers’ and dealers’ limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such suppliers and dealers are intended
beneficiaries of this limitation. i CRco is not liable for any claim by or against the customer arising from a
third party claim.
NOTE
The power input module will be set to the proper voltage setting at the factory. If a voltage change is
necessary, remove the voltage plate on the power entry module and select the proper voltage setting.
Environmental
The CR digitizer should not be placed in a room with a film processor present. This will void the warranty.
The humidity and temperature limits are 20 to 80% non-condensiing, and 15◦ C to 35◦ C, operating,
respectively. The room should have good ventilation. Another factor to consider prior to installing the
CR unit is dust and particulates in the environment. The CR unit is designed to be resistant to dust and
particulates that may be present at the installation site. This is accomplished by 3 systems that work
together to ensure that the unit remains clean.
1. The cooling fan sucks air into the device. There is a filter in front of the fan to ensure that the air in
the CR is clean.
2. The cooling fan ensures that the pressure in the case is slightly higher than the outside pressure.
Thus dust and dirt do not enter the device through the scan head.
3. All the optics are sealed in the optic cavity, separate from the electronics. Although these systems
are in place, in a dusty environment, small amounts of dust and/or dirt may enter the optic cavity.
This dust could affect image quality. To prevent this potential issue, it is recommended that the unit
be installed and operated in a clean, dry environment.
NOTE
Some systems have a removable filter housing. That enables the easy removal of filter for cleaning. Rinse
under warm water and air dry before replacing.
Systems Specifications
Cassette Sizes 14x17in, 10x12in, 8x10in. (CR uses i CRco digital X-ray cassettes that comply with all
standards for conventional X-ray cassettes).
Scan Rate
Scan Rate 60 lines/second
Interface
USB 2.0 or DAC (SCSI III)
Dimensions
i CR 3600 10W x 22H x 44L inches
i CR 3600-SF 10.25W x 18H x 34.5L inches
Power Requirements
Domestic 100 to 120V, 50/60Hz, 3.5A
International 220 to 240V, 50/60Hz, 1.75A
Temperature Conditions
10 to 35◦ C - operating
18 to 65◦ C - non-operating
Humidity
20 to 80% non-condensing
Vibration/Acceleration
3-4G Max (in shipping)
Altitude
0 to 9,500 ft. - operating
Weight
i CR 3600 78 lbs
i CR 3600-SF 42 lbs
Physical requirements
The CR unit requires a stable operating environment. It is important the system is placed on a table, stand
or wall mount that provides adequate support. Wall or Cart mounting and other options are available.
1. Insert the QPC XSCAN32 Software CD into your PC. It will run automatically.
2. Select the QPC XSCAN32 Software button.
3. Select the Next button from the Welcome dialog.
4. Read through the Software License Agreement and select the Yes button if the user agrees to the
terms.
5. Select the QPC XSCAN32 Software and Software Key Drivers components and select the Next button.
6. Select Scanning Station or Reading Station from the Select Station Type dialog and select the Next
button.
7. Select the appropriate Modality Type from the dialog (i.e. Medical, Podiatry, Dental, Veterinary,
Mammography, etc.)
8. Select your Hardware Type from the Select Hardware Component dialog. Depending on the user’s
choices from step 6 and 7 this dialog will differ. Select the Next button.
9. Select the destination folder and select the Next button.
10. Select the Next button on the Program Folder dialog.
11. QPC XSCAN32 will begin to install.
12. Click the Finish button when QPC XSCAN32 has finished installing.
13. Click the Exit button on the software menu.
NOTE
If you have QPC XSCAN32 already installed on your computer and it is running while you are trying to
install the new version an error will appear in the install process. Please close QPC XSCAN32 and reinstall
the new version.
Processor: Pentium D
RAM: 1 GB or more
OS: Windows XP
HDD: 250 GB or more
2. Plug the other end of the power switch cord into the UPS.
3. Align the computer with the mounting bracket and line up the holes.
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4. Screw in the 2 screws. (6-32 8
inch Truss Head)
Power-Up
The power switch is normally located on the lower left side of the device. When the CR is started up, the
fan located above the power supply turns on.
NOTE
The CR unit should be allowed to warm up for 5 minutes prior to use in order to stabilize the system.
Technique
• The CR, like most CR systems, mimics a 200 speed system. Although the response of CR imaging
plates is not identical to film, and the dynamic range is far superior to that of film, a 200 film speed
technique should be used to minimize schott noise so that images do not look grainy on the monitor.
• The CR scanning system utilizes a 16 bit image capture process, so in some cases it is possible to use
400 speed techniques and window and level the images to obtain acceptable results. If film images are
no longer being taken with the equipment, Phototiming sensors should be adjusted for CR exposures.
This is very important as digital cassettes attenuate x-rays differently than conventional screen-film
cassettes, so Phototiming may be off. 99% of all CR imaging issues are related to improper technique.
• It is very important to calibrate the imaging system. Typically CR imaging systems reduce repeat
exposures to below 5% , so additional exposure to a patient from retakes is minimized. GRIDS: The
presence of a grid in a Bucky tray can cause issues with your images.
• If the grid is stationary you may need to change it to avoid artifacts (103 LPI Grids can cause a
problem if they are not oscillating). 12 to 1 grids can cause issues because the grid factor can affect
the dose to the patient.
Scanning a cassette
WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT EMPLOYS A LASER. LASER RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT IF THE CR UNIT
IS OPERATED WITHOUT COVERS IN PLACE. AVOID LASER BEAM. DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
TO LASER LIGHT MUST BE AVOIDED.
Once the cassette is placed in the CR unit and the door is closed, the user can bring up the scanning
interface and scan the image.
i CRco Cassettes
3. Click on Scan (if it is a patient with no images the scan dialog will automatically
appear).
5. Select the anatomy from the pull down menu located in the left of the Scan
dialog. Running your mouse over different regions of the anatomy will bring
up a pop up menu. Scroll through the pop up menu until you find the correct
anatomy and select it with a left mouse button click.
6. Select the cassette size by clicking the correct button (i.e. 14x17 in, 10x12 in,
8x10 in).
7. The CR will begin scanning the plate. The preview window will display the
image as it is scanning. Once it has finished scanning it will automatically
import the image into QPC XSCAN32.
If the user is currently viewing the processed image QPC XSCAN32 will display the
text “Processed Image” and the processing values used in the patient information
overlay. As an example the image on the right was processed with gain of 2 and
processing strength of 2.
The delicate imaging plate is embedded within a rigid cassette in such a way that nothing touches the plate
during the scanning or handling process. The cassette is carbon fiber with an embedded aluminum/lead
back plane.
The cassette is loaded tube side toward the device at an angle with the arrows pointing upwards. The
cassette will rotate easily onto the scan bar at the bottom of the cassette.
If the user is positioning an 8x10 or 10x12 in cassette make sure to follow the cassette size guides
on the bezel. In other words, the user should be able to see a white border around the cassette.
It should be gently pushed as far as it can go to the left hand side such that the plate remains flush against
the surface and has no “give” in either direction.
If the user can not see all of the white border than the user may have misloaded the cassette and it
may get stuck when entering or returning.
5. Accept and Save the image to save the processing and W/L settings.
NOTE:
The user can update the preset to save these values for future use.
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Hold the Middle Scroll button down and move the mouse up and down to adjust level and from side to side
to adjust window.
To window and level through more gray values at a tie, hold down the Ctrl key and use the Middle Scroll
button. This will perform a faster window and level on images with a large histogram (i.e. CR and DR
images).
To window and level through less gray values at a time (i.e. single step through window and level values)
hold down teh Shift key and use the Middle Scroll button. This will perform a slower window and level on
images with a smaller histogram (i.e. CT and MR images).
Hold down the right mouse button and move the mouse up and down to magnify and reduce the size of
the image. (Alternatively the user can hold down the middle mouse buttong and move the mouse up and
down to magnify.) To magnify an area of interest in the image hold down the Shift key and the Left mouse
button and move it over the area of interest.
Hold down the Left mouse button and move the mouse around the screen. This is useful when the image is
magnified.
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The left mouse button is used to pan images. R
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To pan through the image faster hold down
the Ctrl key and the Left mouse button.
To resize the smart box hold down the left mouse button on the
border of the smart box and move the mouse forwards and backwards (or
up and down if adjusting the bottom edge).
To resize both edges of the smart box at the same time hold down
the Ctrl key and Left mouse button on any of the four corners of the smart
box and move the mouse.
To move the smart box around the image hold down the left mouse button
anywhere inside the smart box and drag the mouse around the image.
The Smart Box’s size and position can be adjusted to yield different results. This allows the user fast and
efficient image processing methods. Examples of these features are shown above.
Function Keys
NOTE:
CD/DVD Creation Software is NOT part of the QPC XSCAN32 Software. This section is optional for
users who already have CD/DVD Creation Software already installed on their respective PCs.
1. In the patient information window select the patient(s) to be placed on the CD/DVD. To select
multiple patients hold down your Ctrl key on the keyboard and using your left mouse button select
each patient.
2. Click on the Create CD button in the toolbar. Selected patients will be copied into the patient CD
layout folder (C:\XscanCDFolder).
NOTE:
If this is the first time using the patient CD creator fea-
ture a prompt will appear indicating the user to browse
for the location of the DVD/CD Creator software. Al-
ternatively, if Nero software is already installed on the
PC - Select the option “Use Nero scripting to create
CD/DVD”.
2. Select the device to burn to. (i.e. if multiple drives are present)
3. Put the CD/DVD into the drive and select the Burn button.
4. The drive will eject media once it has completed. Click the Burn button again to make multiple copies
(or alternatively set the Number of copies option before burning).
2. The DVD/CD Creator software will open. Select source folder C:\XscanCDFolder and drag the folder
and two files into the data project region. NOTE: The user must not create their own folders on the
CD/DVD. The autorun.inf file must appear on the top level (i.e. under the root directory) of the
CD/DVD.
5. The barcode will be added into the barcode list with the default cassette size
14x17.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 for each cassette that will be associated with the study.
QPC XSCAN32 will automatically open the study that the cassette is associated with.
The CR scan interface will open with the details of the associated patient.
Other Tips
The CR scan interface also allows the user to find
barcodes in the database. The patient information
displayed in teh CR scan interface will change dep-
neding on the barcode selected for scanning.
The image below indicates that the image will appear under the patient Joe Smith and the barcode fo the
cassette that will be scanned is 01003.
There is an option in the CR scan interface settings that requires the user to scan the barcode before they
are able to scan cassettes into the interface. In other words they have to tell the CR scan interface which
barcode they are scanning. If no barcode has been selected for scanning the user will be prompted to find a
barcode.
3. To search a particular archive, select teh archive location by selecting the Browse button. i.e. select
C:\ XSCAN32\ Archive\
6. The user can refine the search further by changing the Match field.
CR Processing
4. You can press the Reset button to restore the original image data set.
NOTE: the user can also press the Process button again and the
original data set will be automatically restored and processed again.
NOTE: the user can update the CR preset by selecting the Update
button, whcih will ensure that these processing strengths will be used
each time with the currently selected anatomy.
Creating/Editing Patients
3. Click the Save or Save and View button after the patient details have been entered.
NOTE: The Save and View button will create/edit the patient and open the exam immediately for
viewing or scannning of images.
Annotations
Line Annotations
Creates a straigth line on the image.
2. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the first endpoint.
4. Left mouse click on the are of the image to set the second endpoint.
2. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the first endpoint.
NOTE: that the line will be extended through the entire image.
4. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the second endpoint.
Arrow Annotation
Creates an arrow on the image, which will point to a region of interest.
2. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the end of the arrow.
4. Left mouse click to set the second endpoint of the arrow head.
2. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the start point of the cross hair.
4. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the cross hair.
2. Hold down the left mouse button on the part of the image that is desired to start drawing then drag
the mouse.
Ellipse Annotation
Creates an unfilled ellipse on the image. This feature is used to show a region of interest on the image.
1. Select the Ellipse button from the annotations toolbar.
2. Left mouse click on the area of the image to start the ellpise.
Box Annotation
Creates an unfilled box on the image. Used to show a region of interest on the image.
1. Select the Box button from the annotations toolbar.
2. Left mouse click on the area of the image to start the box.
Text Annotation
Creates a text annotation on the image.
1. Select the Text button from the annotations toolbar.
2. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the upper left corner of the text box.
5. The text box will become white with a flashing cursor. Type text.
Measurement Annotation
Used to measure the distance of a straight line on the image. This can be in inches, cm, mm and pixels.
2. Left mouse click on the image to set the first endpoint of the measurement.
3. Move the mouse to where the endpoint of the measurement will be.
4. Left mouse click to set the endpoint of the measurement. The measurement will appear below the
line.
5. To place the text in this default position left mouse click on the same point again. To move the text
out of the way, move the mouse to the desired location and left mouse click to set the placement of
the text.
2. Left mouse click on the image to set the vertex (center point) of the angle.
3. Move the mouse to where the endpoint of the first vector will be.
5. Move the mouse to where the endpoitn of the second vector will be.
6. Left mouse click to set the endpoitn of the second vector. The angle measurement will appear.
7. To place the angle text in this default position left mouse click on the same point again. To move the
angle text out of the way or to change angles, move the mouse to the desired location and left mouse
click to set the placement.
2. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the first endpoint of the first line.
3. Move the mouse to where the second endpoint of the first line will be.
4. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set teh second endpoint of the first line.
5. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the first endpoint of the second line.
6. Move the mouse to where the second endpoint of the second line will be.
7. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the second endpoint of the second line. The angle
measurement will appear.
8. To place the angle text in this default position left mouse click on the same point again. To move
the angle text out of the way, move the mouse to the desired location and left mouse click to set the
placement.
2. Left mouse clck on the area of the image to set the first endponit of the first line.
3. Move the mouse to where the second endpoint of the first line will be.
4. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the second endpoint of the first line.
5. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the first endpoint of the second line.
6. Move the mouse to where the second endpoint of the second line will be.
7. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the second endpoint of the second line. The raito
measurement will appear.
2. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the first point.
3. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the second point
4. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the third point.
5. Left mouse click on the area of the image to set the fourth point. The center line of these four points
will be drawn on the image.
Templates
Used to load and draw custom templates.
Select the Templates button on the annotations toolbar.
Annotation Defaults
Used to change the default font name, font size and colors.
Select the Defaults button on the annotations toolbar.
Measurements Units
Used to toggle between the current measurement units.
Selecting Annotations
1. Move the mouse over the annotation. The mouse pointer
will become a pointing hand.
Moving Annotations
1. Select the annotation.
Resizing Annotations
1. Select the annotation.
2. Move the mouse over the annotation (onto any of the han-
dles). The icon will change to the resizing annotations
icon.
NOTE: for measurement annotations the size/angle will change accordingly. One of the handles provided
for measurement annotations will also allow the user to reposition the text.
2. Select the Left/Right Markers button to apply a Left or Right marker to the
image.
3. Select either the Left or Right marker. When the user clicks on the Left/Right
Marker button the Left marker icon will appear. If the user clicks the
Left/Right Marker button again the Right marker icon will appear. Clicking
again will toggle back to the Left marker.
4. Move the mouse onto the part of the image where the marker needs to appear.
When the user moves the mouse over the image a Left or Right marker icon will
appear in place of the mouse.
CR Cropping
1. Open the image that needs to be cropped.
3. While holding down the left mouse button cut out the
region that needs cropping.
6. The new image will be created in the same study and will
open automatically for viewing.
CR Masking
1. Open an image for viewing.
Before After
CR User Masking
1. Open an image for viewing.
4. Hold the left mouse button down on the start region and
move the mouse to the end of the crop region.
5. Repeat step 4 for each exposure. After the user has com-
pleted selecting the number of exposures, the masks will
appear on the image.
NOTE: if the moving icon is highlighted, this indicates that it will return to its
original position. If an icon is dragged forwards in position (i.e. the image number
of the highlighted icon is higher than the moving icon) then all icons between its
original position and its new position will move backwards and each image number
decreases by one. If an icon is dragged backwards in position (i.e. the image number
of the highlighted icon is less than the moving icon) then all icons between its original
position and its new position will move forward and each image number increases by
one. If no icons are highlighted when dragging, then the image will be returned to its
original position.
1. To activate the Modality Worklist Query interface click on the Worklist Query button in the QPC
XSCAN32 patient information window.
2. The QPC XSCAN32 Modality Worklist Query dialog will open. Click on Query Worklist button to
query the HIS/RIS system.
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Smith and then click NOTE: The
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enter. Only the pa-
tients that have a last • query by AET need to do this
name of Smith will ap- once.
pear. • query by Date (i.e. today’s date only)
3. The queried patients will appear in the patient list. Click on Retrieve Selected Patient(s) button to
retrieve the patients into XSCAN32 database.
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4. The patients will appear in the QPC XSCAN32 patient information window within seconds of being
retrieved from the Modality Worklist Query dialog.
Report Writer
1. Open a patient study. Select the desired images to report.
The user can have up to four images on one report (unselect
all images if the user does not want to include any images
in the report).
NOTE: This will only appear in the toolbar when the user has installed the stitching module
software.
3. Organize the images in the correct viewing order. For example, if the images appear as they do in
Figure 1 then click on the Swap Images button.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Tips:
1. Images must have at least 1 inch of overlapping data
CORRECT.
Overlapping data appears in both images
INCORRECT.
These two edges should not be collimated.
3. Do not move the angle of the anatomy between x-rays. For example, if two images of an arm are
taken on two different cassettes, do not move the angle of the arm for the second x-ray.
4. Do not change the resolution between x-rays. (All images must be the same scan resolution.)
NOTE: If the user doesn’t have the window in the task bar open Options → Preferences → Image
Transfer Tab → Select Use DICOM to transfer images.
DICOM Send
1. Open a patient study for viewing and select the image icons to send.
NOTE: This will only appear in the toolbar when the “Use DICOM to transfer images” option is
selected in the image Transfer preferences tab.
3. The Image Targets dialog will appear. Select the target(s) to send the selected images to.
5. The status of the send will appear in the Event Log of the DICOM Controller window.
NOTE: If sending to another XSCAN32 application the user can turn compression on and select a
compression type (low, medium, high).
DICOM Retrieve
1. Open QPC XSCAN32
5. If the user has selected the Search Parameters option, then enter
any relevant patient or study information. For example, to search
on all patients with the name John Smith, type John Smith into
the Patient Name field. To search on all patients with the last
name Smith, type *Smith* into the Patient Name field. Where
the asterisk * is used as a wildcard. To search on Study ID 12345,
type 12345 into the Study ID field or 1234* to bring up all study
ID’s starting with 1234.
Set Print Settings (such as Printer AET, film size and type)
The user can view the currently selected print settings by looking
at the left hand side of the Advanced DICOM Printer dialog. To
change these settings, and to view more settings, click on the
Printers tab.
The Advanced DICOM Printer allows the user to flip, rotate, zoom, pan,
invert and window/level images. To manipulate the images select the
image in the preview window (the selection will be shown by the green box
surrounding the image).
The user can flip, rotate and invert by using the buttons on the
left hand side of the DICOM Printer dialog.
The user can zoom by using the right mouse button on the selected image.
To pan the image use the left mouse button on the selected image.
NOTE: The user can only pan the image when it is zoomed up.
To window/level the user can either use the middle scroll button on the
mouse or alternatively, type the required window/level into the edit boxes
on the left hand side of the Advanced DICOM Printer dialog and then
press the Update button to change the window/level for the image.
The user can also press the 1:1 button to tell the Advanced DICOM Printer dialog to print images at 1:1
resolution.
The user can use the orientation button to change from landscape to portrait view.
Change margins
The margin tab permits the user to specify, in English or metric units, the
size of the borders on the printed image. The top and bottom borders on
the page can be adjusted independently of the borders fo the left and the
right hand side of the page.
Additionally, the user has the option to control the internal mar-
gins, which define the amount of space left between individual frames on a
page with multiple images. Internal margins are defined as multiples of the
print page border size.
By default, internal margins are the same size as the borders, with image margins on,
the left and right hand side of each frame are equal to the left and right hand borders,
and margins on the top and bottom of each frame are equal to the top and bottom
borders of the printed page.
If the user intends to cut individual frames out of the printed page, it is recommended that internal margins
are set to twice that of the page, whcih will give a uniform border size on the individual image segments. If
it is necessary to maximize the amount of space on the printed page, the internal margins can be turned off
altogether.
Select the overlay tab to pring up the patient demographic layout options.
From here the user can select:
• Text position (includes top left, top center, top right, bottom left,
bottom center, bottom right),
By selecting the Enable Overlay check box the user can turn
patient demographics overlay on and off for all images. The user
can also edit the fields that are available on patient demographics
overlay by clicking on the Edit Fields button. From here the
user is able to:
• Print the title for the field (i.e. the title “Date:” would be
printed in front of the date field).
Print preview
When the user has finished dragging and dropping the desired images onto the preview window and
manipulating size, position and window/level (if necessary) press the Print button in the bottom left hand
corner of the DICOM Printer dialog. Please ensure all the printer settings are correct first.
When the cursor is over the icon bank Advanced DICOM Print
will display the demographics for the image.
To clear the current page of icons click on Clear Current Page but-
ton. To clear all pages of icons and preview window click on Clear All
Pages button.
To move between pages and move to first and last pages click on
the arrow buttons.
2. Check target information for both applications (Advanced DICOM Print and DICOM Application
Printer Server). Select Advanced DICOM Print and click on Configure DICOM button. The
DICOM Configuration dialog will appear. The target details for this application are usually: AET:
ADV PRINT DICOM, PORT: 4008, IP: 127.0.0.1, Click on Select to see full details of this target. If
Advanced DICOM Print has not been entered as an item in the targets list then please add it with
the above details. Then select this new target and click OK. Click OK on the DICOM Configuration
to save settings. Close QPC XSCAN32 and reopen Select DICOM Application Printer Server and
click on Settings button. The DICOM Configuration dialog will appear. The target details for this
application are usually: AET: PRINT DICOM, PORT: 3008, IP: 127.0.0.1, Click on Select to see full
details of this target. If DICOM Application Printer Server has not been entered as an item in the
targets list then please add it with the above details. Then select this new target and click OK. Close
QPC XSCAN32 and reopen. Go to Advanced DICOM Print and Test Printerassuming that you have
the DICOM PRINT target selected as the default printer to print to. To set it as the default, select
the Printer tab in ADVANCED DICOM PRINT and select DICOM PRINT button. Try printing. If
fails recheck that multiple instances are not open in task manager.
3. Make sure no options are selected that should not be selected. If the printer does not support border
properties then unselect. If the printer does not support background properties then unselect. If the
printer does not support 12-bit images then unselect. Try printing. If fails recheck that multiple
instances are not open in task manager.
4. Make sure correct print options are selected. If printing to a windows printer you cannot have
BLUE FILM selected (unless it has BLUE FILM). You need to select PAPER. The default for a
regular windows printer for paper size is 8Inx12IN. Try other options if this fails. If you have the
wrong paper size selected it will bring up a failed message in DICOM Application Printer Server and
the message log will say incorrect paper size.
• AET SF DICOM
• Port: 4009
Options
The Store and Forward Utility defaults to receiving compressed images and forwarding them on decompressed.
If you want to receive compressed images and send them on compressed to the PACS system then unselect
the option Receive compressed image, forward uncompressed.
NOTE: The Store and Forward Utility may report the status as complete but the PACS system may
still reject the image. If the image has an incorrect DICOM tag or it is a duplicate study, series or image
UID. Always confirm that the PACS system has received the image before deleting images from the capture
station.
CAUTION
DO NOT CLEAN THE GALVO MIRROR. DUST AND FIBER IN THE LASER BEAM PATH MAY
AFFECT THE RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE.
The outside covers of the CR unit should be clean with a slightly dampened cloth or a dry cloth moistened
with Ball
R SUNUP
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c glass cleaner.