Siemens UROSKOP D3 Instruction Manual
Siemens UROSKOP D3 Instruction Manual
Siemens UROSKOP D3 Instruction Manual
SP
Start-up Instructions
with POLYDOROS SX
and
FLUOROSPOT H with Supervision
Register 4 English
Print No.: RLL5-310.034.04.04.02 Doc. Gen. Date: 12.98
Replaces: RLL5-310.034.04.03.02
0-2 Revision
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1 _______General information ____________________________________________ 1 - 1
4 _______Unit movements________________________________________________ 4 - 1
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5 ______ Radiation geometry _____________________________________________5 - 1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Preliminary remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Basic information on the dose / dose rate measurement for I.I. workstations . . . 7-1
Determining the dose/dose rate directly at the I.I. input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Formulas for calculating the dose/dose rate in the measurement plane for
dose/dose rate setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Indirect dose rate test at the customer site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Setting when the indirect dose rate is out of tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maximum skin dose rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
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Preparing and evaluating the SMPTE test image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 16
Image artifacts and transmission interference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 17
Image artifacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 18
Definition of the rating numbers:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 18
Description of the artifacts: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 18
Final work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 1
Measuring the protective conductor resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 1
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Safety information 1
CAUTION When performing service work and tests, please adhere to the
product-specific safety information contained in the document, as
well as the general safety information contained in Register 2 of
the TI binder.
Tests and adjustments performed with radiation ON are identified with the radiation warn-
ing symbol . Radiation protection must be worn during these types of adjustments.
These instructions contain the checks necessary for system startup.The sequence in
which they are given must be maintained.
The unit movements necessary for these procedures must be carried out very carefully
to avoid damaging the equipment in the event of a malfunction.
Since the unit has been adjusted completely at the factory, only the functioning and fac-
tory settings (accuracy of tolerance) are checked; the unit must be adapted to on-site
requirements, if necessary.
If any mechanical or electrical malfunctions occur or if tolerances are exceeded (damages
caused by transport etc.), perform service work and adjustments according to adjustment
instructions RLL5-310.071.01... or the service instructions for the corresponding compo-
nents.
Measurement results marked” ” must be entered in the UROSKOP test certificate.
For the acceptance test which is required in Germany in accordance with §16 of the Rönt-
genverordnung (x-ray ordinance) and for the acceptance test required in the USA, the fol-
lowing checks have already been performed in the factory test area and documented in
the test certificate:
• Visual check of the filter values.
• Check of the SID display.
• Brightness of the light localizer.
• Coincidence of light field and radiation field.
• Accuracy of the manual format collimation.
• Coincidence of radiation field and film center.
• Accuracy of positive beam limitation (PBL) system for cassette formats.
• Fluoroscopic field limitation.
• Centering of the radiation field and monitor image center.
• Function check of the Iontomat measurement fields.
• Unit attenuation factor.
• Check of the tomographic device.
NOTICE Enter the measurement values and the additional values deter-
mined during system start-up from the test certificate into the
acceptance certificate (Germany) or in the acceptance test certifi-
cate (USA).
Purpose: 1
• The image quality test provides objective data as a basis for image quality and facilitates
system start-up.
• The test certificate is valid for system acceptance and for future service and mainte-
nance work.
Sequence of work: 1
Required Documents 1
Protective measures 2
CAUTION With the generator switched off, line voltage is still present at
transformer T1 and fuse panel D200 (refer to wiring diagram
X2075-11).
After switching off the generator, approx. 600 V DC voltage are
still present at the inverter; indicated by LEDs V8 and V9 on board
D250 (see X2075-17).
Within approx. 1 1/2 minutes the voltage drops to 0 V; the LEDs go
out at approx. 30 V.
• Remove fuses F1, F2 and F3 from the fuse board in M16 (generator).
• System contactor ON.
• Measure the line voltage.
The voltage must correspond to the values indicated in the test certificate (logbook,
Reg. 3).
• Actuate the emergency shutdown button installed by the customer. The entire system
must be disconnected from the power line.
• System contactor OFF.
• Check the correct phase connection of the power lines at M16.F1, F2, F3 (X2075-11),
using the rotating field instrument:
• In M16, remove the cover from the fuse holders.
• Connect the3-phase field rotation meter to the lower connections of F1, F2, F3 (on the
side of the power supply).
• System contactor ON.
• Perform the measurement.
• System contactor OFF.
• Disconnect the rotating field instrument.
Internal line impedances of > 250 mOhm reduce power. Refer to RX63-
050.034.05.01.05... Configuration ”LINE PARAMETER”
• Reinsert fuses F1, F2 and F3.
• Reattach the cover.
- Following correct initialization (after approx. 10 sec.), the following LEDs must light on
the service panel of D211:
( )( ) TU1 (after system programming)
GEN-OK,+24 V, +15 V, -15 V, +5 V
If no error has occurred, the 7-segment displays on D210 indicate ”E000”.
In case of an error, the three-digit error code is displayed.
- When programing the generator, "ALP" appears on the kV display of the control deck.
• Check the primary voltage for the supply voltages (X2075-12) at the coil connections of
the GS contactor (X2075-11) in M16:
230 V ± 10 % at 50 Hz
250 V ± 10 % at 60 Hz
• Check the blocking:
On D200: Generator OFF
The generator cannot be switched on again from the deck.
• System ON.
• Press the three system emergency stop switches consecutively:
With the emergency stop switch pressed in,
- error code ’’U01’’ must appear in the area dose product display on the control console;
- all system movements must be blocked.
• System ON.
• Select from 40 kV to the max. kV value on the kV control console by pressing the ± kV
keys.
• Check the mAs display by pressing the ± mAs keys.
NOTICE The rotational speed must be checked with the tube assembly
warmed up.
1= Initialization 4= Start-up
2= Init-brakes 5= Continued run
3= Stand-by 6= Brakes
If the ERROR message flashes, please refer to the information contained in the
service software.
Fluoroscopic circuit 3
• FL switch OFF
• SS switch ON
• FL ON
• Measure the minimum and maximum kV and mA values and enter them into the
generator certificate.
With preparation:
• Set the release button S27 to preparation .
• On D211, the following LEDs must light up:
- TU1/TU2 TU1/TU2 (acc. to selected workstation/tube assembly)
- / (depending on focus selection)
- GEN-OK Generator enable state
- ZB ZB "ON" (exposure preparation (ZB) request)
At the customer’s request, the following controls and indicators can be connected in the
power cabinet according to the installation instructions RLL5-310.031.03..., page 4-6.
• System OFF.
• Connect oscilloscope to test points MP.kVact and MP.mAact on service board D211.
• System ON.
• SS switch ON.
• On the control console, select 77 kV, 32 mAs for and focus respectively.
• Release one exposure in each case and check the kV/mA values of test points
MP.kVact and MP.mAact with the oscilloscope.
• Enter the measured kV values into the test generator test certificate and compare them
with the values recorded at the factory. They must be within the specified tolerances.
• System OFF.
• On PC board D220 (over H1), remove the jumper from the mAs jacks.
• Connect the mAs meter to the mAs jacks.
• System ON.
• On the control console, select , 77 kV, 80 mAs.
• Release an exposure and check the mAs value on the mAs meter.
• Enter the measured value into the generator test certificate.
NOTICE Since the UROSKOP has no selection for the film-screen keys
H-D-U, identical values must be programmed for H-D-U in the
IONTOMAT.
Info database
Unit parameters Load from unit
Unit errors
Calibration
Options
Download
Unit parameters
Show
Modify Tomography
Output
• Press return.
• Press <F4>. Initial questions with Yes.
Lifting movement
Rotating axis
Lifting movement 4
Nominal distance between the floor or top surface of the installation plate
and top surface of the tabletop and rotating axis
Hu Ho Au Ao
82 cm ± 5 mm 128 cm ± 5 mm 62 cm ± 5 mm 108 cm ± 5 mm
for I.I. 40 86 cm ± 5 mm 128 cm ± 5 mm 66 cm ± 5 mm 108 cm ± 5 mm
NOTICE Ho = 128 cm, possible only for room heights 2.60 m and above.
Read the values displayed on the PC and compare them with the factory test values on
the test certificate.
• Initial the comparison as confirmation.
Lowest point: 62 cm to center of rotation with tilted table (+88°).
• Correction: UROSKOP D adjustment instructions
Oblique projection 4
• Swivel the tube assembly support arm in each case from the 0° position into both end
positions, -15° and +15°.
The 15° values must be indicated on the system control console; at the same time, the
safety limit switch must not be pressed.
• Read the values displayed on the PC under menu item [Unit state], [Current] and
compare them with the factory test values in the test certificate.
• Initial the comparison as confirmation.
• Correction: UROSKOP D adjustment instructions.
Tilting movement 4
• Tilt the unit in each case from both directions into the 0° position.
• Check the 0° position in each case with the precision water level after the automatic stop.
Nominal: 0° ± 0.3°
• Swivel from the 0° position into the +88° end position; the switching cam must not touch
the limit switch.
• Check the +88° end position with the precision water level.
Nominal: 88° ± 0.5°
• Swivel from the +88° end position into the -15° end position; the switching cam must not
touch the limit switch.
• Check the -15° end position with the precision water level.
Nominal: - 15° ± 0.5°
• Read the values displayed on the PC and compare them with the factory test values in
the test certificate.
• Initial the comparison as confirmation.
• Correction: UROSKOP D adjustment instructions.
Wall side
• Read off the values displayed on the PC and compare them with the factory test values
of the test certificate.
• Initial the comparison as confirmation.
• Correction: UROSKOP D adjustment instructions.
Wall side
Head end
Physician‘s side
Z
Cassette Cassette
center center
Head
end
Side Metal washer
marking Side Metal Radiation field
marking washer exposed film area
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
NOTICE The central beam has been adjusted at the factory and docu-
mented on page 4 of the test certificate.
Take a few test exposures to ensure that the setting has not
changed during transport and installation.
The test certificate is contained in the UROSKOP D logbook,
RLL5-310.066.
DHHS • Mark the center of a 24 cm x 30 cm (10" x 12") cassette by attaching a metal washer
(Fig. 1).
RöV • Attach a second washer to the cassette as a side marker (Fig. 1).
§16
• Insert the cassette which has been loaded with film in the longitudinal direction
(side marking at the head end).
• Collimate the radiation field smaller than the cassette format (approx. 15 cm x 15 cm).
Set the exposure data: approx. 40 kV, 5 mAs and large focus
(with universal film screen).
• Make one exposure each with the table in the 0°,+88° and - 15° position in each case.
• Develop the three films.
• Draw the radiation field center onto the developed film (Fig. 2).
• Measure the deviation (z/Fig. 2) between the radiation field center and the center mar-
king (washer) on the 2 exposures (Z1, Z2).
• Compare the measured deviations Z1, Z2 with the factory test exposures and enter the
values into the UROSKOP D test certificate, "Coincidence of radiation field center and
film center".
The difference from the values determined at the factory may be max. 2 mm.
Max. acceptable deviations: ≤ 1 cm
• If the deviation is greater than > 1 cm, adjust the central beam according to the adjust-
ment instructions and repeat the test exposures.
Test conditions 5
rB = 115 cm
a = 7 cm
DHHS rB = 108 cm
M = rB / (rB - a) = 1.065
rB rB - a Radiation field
RöV
§16
Test film
Cassette without film
Tabletop
a
• Use a 35 cm x 35 cm cassette with film and place it on the tabletop diagonal to the table
edges and centered to the central beam.
• Close the collimator all the way.
• At the generator select the large focus and approx. 50 kV, 25 mAs.
• Now insert three cassettes consecutively (film subdivisions as well, if necessary) without
film in the spotfilm device, starting with the smallest format. Release one exposure for
each format. Select full view form for all exposures.
• If available, use the three formats of 18 cm x 24 cm, 24 cm x 30 cm and 35 cm x 35 cm
for the test.
• The three exposures are shot over one another on the same film. The evaluation is pos-
sible due to the different film density of the individual formats.
NOTICE Ensure that the format is always collimated from the smaller to
the larger collimator aperture.
• Measure the length and width (l’ and b’) of the three radiation fields on the film and
record the values.
• Use the factor M for converting the radiation fields from measurement plane to film plane.
M = rB / rB-a = 115 / (115 - 7) = 1.065
• Using M, calculate the radiation field sizes in the film plane (l and b) from the measured
field sizes (l’ and b’) and record the values.
l=l'×M; b=b'×M
• Calculate and record the deviations between nominal format (lN and bN) and actual
radiation field size in the film plane (l and b) referenced to the SID (rB).
Tolerance:
l lN b bN
≤ 0.02; ≤ 0.02 corresponds to 2%
rB rB
Test conditions 5
Y1
rB r Strahlenfeld
RöV X1 X2
§16 Y2
Testfilm
Zentrierkreuz
ZG
BV
• Align the central beam perpendicular to the I.I. and move the tabletop into the horizontal
position or into a frequently used mid-range position. Record the tilt angle of this position.
• Do not insert a cassette in the spotfilm device. Select I.I. full view format.
• Open the collimator to maximum aperture and verify that the collimator blades are still
visible on the monitor.
• Perform this check for all I.I. formats and record whether the collimator blades are visible
on the monitor.
• Determine and record: source-centering cross distance (r), SID = 115 cm.
• This completes the fluoroscopic field limitation check for all formats in which the collima-
tor blades are visible on the monitor.
• The degree of overframing must be determined for those formats in which all collimator
blades are not visible.
• Select I.I. full view format. Maintain the mid-range table position.
• Unless already done, center the centering cross to the central beam (tabletop) and open
the collimator to maximum aperture.
• Proceeding outward from the center of the centering cross, read and record the cm
divisions of the 4 coordinates X1, X2, Y1 and Y2 displayed on the monitor.
§16 • Repeat the same procedure in the two extreme positions of the table: collimate small,
center the centering cross to the central beam, open the collimator to maximum
aperture, read off and record the scale divisions in the X and Y axis.
• Measure the width and length of the radiation fields displayed on the test films and
record the radiation field sizes (l and w).
The difference (overframing) between the radiation field size (l and w) and the field size
displayed on the monitor (X1 + X2 and Y1 + Y2) is determined and calculated in % of the
source-centering cross distance:
Tolerance:
b ( X1 + X2 ) l (X1 + X2)
≤ 0.02; ≤ 0.02 corresponds to 2%
r r
• The off-center deviation (zx and zy) of radiation field and monitor image center is calcu-
lated in each case in the X and Y direction for all table positions (tilt angles) tested:
X1 X2 Y1 Y2
zX = ; zY = ;
2 2
Tolerance:
zX zY
; ≤ 0.02 ; ≤ 0.02 corresponds to 2%
r r
NOTICE The tomographic device has been adjusted at the factory. The set-
ting is documented in the test certificate and via three test expo-
sures included in the shipment. Take a test exposure to ensure
that the setting has not been changed during transport and instal-
lation.
Anode side
20°
2 mm
approx. 115 mm
SHa
• Move the tabletop into the horizontal position and select "tomography" operating mode.
• Place a foam cube with definition tests on the tabletop and center it to the light localizer.
One definition test must be located on the anode side, the other test must face towards
the tube assembly support arm.
• Ensure that the notches of the two definition tests are located at the same height above
the tabletop; measure this dimension (approx. 11.5 cm) exactly.
• Select the tomographic height so that the numerical tomographic height display corres-
ponds exactly to the measured "notch height".Record this dimension as selected tomo-
graphic height ”SHa” in the test certificate under section 12.
• Load film into an 18 cm x 24 cm cassette with high-resolution film-screen combination
and insert it into the spotfilm device.
• Collimate the field size onto the surface of the test phantom.
• Select the small focus ( ) and insert a 0.3 mm Cu filter into the collimator.
• Select the tomographic pattern indicated in the test certificate for the 1st exposure and
set the specified kV value and mAs value.
• Release a tomographic exposure and develop the film.
The basic film density should be approx. D = 1 to 1.4.
• If necessary, repeat the exposure with a different mAs value.
• The sharply delineated hole of the definition test is located in the tomographic plane.
§16 • If the hole near the notch is delineated sharply, the numerically displayed tomographic
height SHa coincides with the actual tomographic height SH, i.e. ∆ SHa = 0.
• In the case of deviations, determine the height difference ∆ SHa in mm between the
sharply delineated hole and the notch (the height difference from one hole to the other is
0.2 cm).
When the actual tomographic height is located above the notch, then ∆ SHa is positive.
When the actual tomographic height is located below the notch, then ∆ SHa is negative.
• Determine and record the actual tomographic height SH =SHa + ∆ SHa.
Compare the test exposure made during system start-up at the customer site with the cor-
responding test exposure made at the factory:
• Using a magnifying glass (min. 6x magnification), determine and record the maximum
visible resolution of the test exposures.
The resolution may not deviate from the resolution of the factory test exposure by more
than one line group; the minimum resolution must be ≥ 2 Lp/mm.
• The shape and course of the tomographic pattern and the evenness of the blurring on
the test exposure must be comparable to the factory test exposure.
§16 • Assessing the test exposures:
Compared with the resolution of the Bucky exposure, the resolution of the tomographic
exposure may not deviate by more than one line group.
The blurring shadows of the holes and lines must run in parallel over the entire range.
If this is not the case, then the film path and the focus path are not in parallel.
Wavy lines may be caused by oscillations in the system.
• The different film densities of the imaged holes may be caused by grid interferences
(this cannot be avoided - it is not critical.)
General 7
The following test measurements for the image quality test certificate ensure that the sys-
tem is functioning correctly and that the factory settings have not changed.
Important: To record the measured values, use the IQ test certificate RXD0-
000.037.01... The paragraphs indicated in brackets in the following
text refer to this test certificate.
The test certificate is located in the UROSKOP D logbook, Register 9.
The customer’s address, system overview and the required measurement instruments
(para. 1, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3) must be recorded.
Preliminary remarks 7
Basic information on the dose / dose rate measurement for I.I. workstations7
For dose measurement at the I.I. input (KB) or dose rate measurement at the I.I. input
(KB), attach the dosimeter chamber as close as possible to the I.I. In the case of spotfilm
devices, place it in the cassette shaft.
If this is not possible, measure the dose (KTg) or the dose rate (KTg) in front of the attenu-
ating layers, on the tabletop.
The measured value is converted into the value at the I.I. input using correction factor m
(unit attenuation factor).
The unit attenuation factor contains all attenuating layers between patient, image and
receptor including the distance factor; it is specified in the test certificates and can also be
determined by multiplying the attenuation factors of the individual layers.
A radiation attenuation of 6% by the dose measurement chamber must also be taken into
account (factor 0.94).
Place the dose measurement chamber in the beam path (UROSKOP D2, D3) for mea-
surement. After the ADC has stabilized, press the STOP button. Factor 0.94 does not
apply in this case.
Determining the unit attenuation factor from the individual attenuation factors
Attenuation factor of tabletop, back panel spotfilm device etc. mT
Attenuation factor of scattered radiation grid mR
Attenuation factor of Iontomat chamber mI
2
rB
Distance factor attenuation factor mA =
rT
Unit attenuation factor m = mT x mR x mI x mA . . . . . . .
Cu-Filter
Formulas for calculating the dose/dose rate in the measurement plane for
dose/dose rate setting 7
During setting, the dose or dose rate required directly at the I.I. input must be converted
into the measuring plane (I.I. plane or in front of attenuating layers). Use the modified for-
mulas to do this.
Dose Dose rate
Ionization chamber in I.I. plane KBg = KB KBg = KB
Ionization chamber in front of KTg = KBg x m KTG = KB x m
attenuation layers
Remark: With Polydoros S and SX generators, radiation attenuation via the dose
measurement chamber is already taken into account during setting (for
adjustment: move the dose measurement chamber out of the beam path).
Do not use factor 0.94 for calculating the dose rate to be set.
Test conditions:
For dose rate measurements, program the antiisowatt curve (C00) to Fluoro 2 and then
perform the checks.
- Source-I.I. distance: 118 cm
- Attach 2.1 mm Cu to the collimator.
Sequence of work:
- Connect DVM to POLYDOROS D901 X2.1 and 7.
- Move the table into its center position so that table rails lie outside the beam path.
- Select full view I.I. format and open the collimator to maximum aperture.
- In the”Adjustment” service program, set ”Skindoserate” to the maximum value, at
110 kV and 70 kV.
- Press the EMERGENCY STOP button.
- Place the measurement chamber in front of the I.I., measuring range 1.0 µGy/s, and
center it.
- Select ”Adjustment”/”Doserate”.
Test conditions:
- Insert the grid
- Source-I.I. distance: 118 cm
- Attach prefiltration of 2.1 mm Cu to the collimator
Sequence of work:
- Switch on fluoroscopy, select or program antiisowatt curve C00
- Measure and record the B-signal for all I.I. formats
Table 5.3.2 (without bias light/dark current component)
- Switch off fluoroscopy
.
Notes:
During repeat measurements, th Noise center,
e B-signal values may drop by up to line center
15 mV compared to the values mea-
sured when setting the iris diaphragm
depending on the system. In this case,
repeat the setting and taking the mea-
sured deviation into consideration,
remeasure and record the results.
- Mark all image artifacts which are detected during setting and image quality tests in
the table in the image quality test certificate. The test points listed in the table indicate
measurements in which each artifact generated is stronger and/or can be better
evaluated.
- If any image artifacts are detected which are not listed in the table, these must be
described under ”Other artifacts”.
- To assess the respective artifacts, there are three rating numbers which indicate the
extent of each artifact:
Definition of the rating numbers:
1 =No artifacts could be determined during start-up.
2 =A few artifacts occurred sporadically during start-up. The cause could not be located
and the”error” could not be corrected. The artifacts do not adversely affect the overall
appearance of the images and do not compromise the diagnostic value of the images
in any way. The artifacts are determined to be tolerable.
3 =During start-up, artifacts of greater severity occurred frequently and they negatively
influenced the overall appearance of the images or compromised their diagnostic
value. Therefore, the artifacts were determined to be intolerable and the system could
not be turned over to the customer.
DR single image:
For image quality acceptance test
Enter dose value according to test conditions.
Name: DR single
kV: manual
kV manual: 70
dose: 100
exposure data from fluoro: no
edge enhancement (%): 0
filter coefficient: 0
window upper limit: 511
window lower limit: 256
bone display: black
Image: no
organ curve: manual-kV selected
kV for dose reduction: manual-kV selected
maximum x-ray pulse width (ms): 3000
blackening correction: 0.0
focus: small
native display
edge enhancement (%): 0
filter coefficient: 0
window upper limit: 511
window lower limit: 256
bone display: black
subtracted display
edge enhancement (%): 0
filter coefficient: 0
window center (W1): 80
The "indirect dose check" is a simple procedure used during system start-up to check
whether the dose values set and recorded at the factory have changed.
For the ”indirect dose check”, place a 2.1 mm Cu filter (precision radiation filter
99 00 5988) in the beam path and measure the mAs value per pulse (Qg/n) with the colli-
mator at maximum aperture. Subsquently, compare the values with the mAs value per
pulse measured at the factory.
For each measurement, set the same operating parameters as used at the factory (IQ test
certificate, page 6-1); (refer also to dose/pulse, page 9-5 to 9-7).
The test conditions and preparations are the same as described under 8.3.1, but without
the dosimeter. The notes and test procedure provided under 8.1.1 apply.
If the results of the indirect dose test match the factory values for mAs/pulse (recorded on
page 6-1 of the IQ test certificate), transfer the dose values from the tables on page 6-1 to
the tables on page 6-2. If the mAs values deviate by more than ± 15% from the factory
values with identical tube voltage, measure the dose/pulse again as described on page
9-5.
Notes on the acceptance test in Germany according to § 16 RöV:
Enter the measured dose values/pulse in the acceptance test certificate.
§16 The dose values measured with 2.1 mm Cu correspond to the values produced with
25 mm Al + 1.5 mm Cu. The mAs values/pulse that depend on the prefiltration are not
enteed into the acceptance test certificate.
- Grid inserted
- I.I. format: 22 cm, 23 cm, 27 cm or 28 cm
- Attach dynamic test close to the I.I. (with heart contour diaphragm and new capillary
displacement test, part no. 97 50 019).
OT units - on the tabletop
Remarks: For UROSKOP D3, position the dynamic test approx. 25 cm above the
tabletop so that the ring-shaped dominant is located in field 1.
The dynamic test must be displayed on the monitor as shown in Fig.1; if necessary,
change the position of the guide rails on the test.
- Connect oscilloscope: CH1 to FLUOROSPOT output (video output/Live) = Trans.
panel TP5.
Procedure:
Amplitudes with LIH: - Select fluoro program on the FLUOROSPOT as described
on page 8-1: W1 = 511, W2 = 256, etc.
- Switch on dig. FL with Fluoro 1 (C00). Center and collimate
the dynamic test (Fig.1). After collimating, release fluorosco-
py for a short time (approx. 5 s) until the ADC has adjusted.
Remarks: The nominal values for the BA amplitudes with LIH can be obtained only
if the AGC measurement field is covered completely by the 1st field of
the dynamic test. This is assured by the AGC measuring field size (pro-
gressive) marked in 5.6.1.
If the AGC measurement field exceeds the 1st field, shift the dynamic
test until the 2L field is safely outside the AGC measurement field and
only the 5R field projects into the AGC measurement field.
The 5R field does not distort the measurement as much as the 2L field.
This applies to the rectangular ADC measurement field as well.
Do not undercollimate the ADC measurement field so that the dose val-
ues for the exposure match.
Collimation size
Collimator
- For LIH, measure and record the BA-signal amplitudes of fields 2L, 1 and 5R of the
dynamic test: Measure a line in the approx. image center (approx. line 256) and noise
center.
BA-signal output
FLUOROSPOT
- Record the resulting kV value (Ua). If the value deviates from 70 kV, the dynamic
response of the BA-signal changes.
• At < 70 kV, the difference of the BA-signal between fields 5R and 2L increases
(higher dynamic response).
• At > 70 kV, the difference of the BA-signal between fields 5R and 2L decreases
(lower dynamic response).
CAUTION The iris correction must be =0 on the generator console and in the
organ program.
CAUTION The iris correction must be =0 on the generator console and in the
organ program.
To ensure that defined, reproducible exposure parameters are accepted during test
scenes, proceed as follows:
1. Select a scene with the desired organ program.
2. Release fluoroscopy for approx 5 s. to allow the ADC to adjust; then the water
value computer sets the correct exposure data.
3. Release a short scene (5-6 images) to allow the dose to adjust in constant time
mode.
4. Release the actual test scene without previous fluoroscopy and evaluate the
scene. Delete the first short scene.
- Evaluate the next to last native image of each scene:
Measure and record the BA-signal amplitudes of fields 2L, 1 and 5R of the dynamic
test. Measure a line in the approx. image center (approx. line 256) and noise center.
Please note the important information on page 8A-16.
- Record the indicated kV value (Ua) and record the fixed programmed iris correction
value.
- Measure and record the iris voltage value Uact or UIRIS on M98/D2 or N84/D2 or PL-
SX:N11/D270. This test point does not apply to prestaged systems.
Remark: Due to dose scattering from scene to scene, the BA-signal values vary.
To ensure that the level in the 2L field does not exceed the upper limit
value, release at least 5 scenes at 6 f/s and evaluate them. If doubtful,
set the iris a little smaller to avoid overmodulation of the
A/D converter. In this case, the result does not have to be within the tol-
erance for field 1.
For FLUOROSPOTs with DSA, the BA amplitudes have to be measured
at the factory and in the field. If there is no DSA option, the dynamic test
does not apply for start-up at the customer site.
- Use the DR exposure with the dynamic test image on the monitor.
- Change EGDE ENHANCEMENT from E = 0% to E = 100%, check the function visually
on the monitor and check whether it functions correctly.
When the edge enhancement is increased, gray steps are displayed with white and
black edges:
• A white frame is formed around black areas (5R field)
• A black frame is formed around white areas (circles around field numbers)
- Place the dynamic test in the beam path as described in the preparations for 8.5.1.
- On the FLUOROSPOT, select the fluoro program as described on page 8-1 (temporal
filtration = 0%)
- Switch on digital FL with Fluoro 1.
- Observe the noise impression of the image.
- On the FLUOROSPOT, increase the noise filtration in the fluoro program to 12%.
- Release fluoroscopy again and evaluate whether the noise in the image has been
reduced.
• Capillaries are more visible, etc.
• Blurring is visible during movement of the object.
4
1
45°
3
2
DSA*
Dig. 50Hz=1024
Super-
Bypass Dig. Fluoro LIH Exposure Matrix: 60Hz=884 Hardcopy
vision
Dose 100
F/s = 1
* Evaluate the precontrast image.
- If more than one matrix size can be selected for DSA mode, the test should be
performed for the largest and smallest matrix sizes.
- On the FLUOROSPOT, select the test programs described on pages 8-1 and 8-2
respectively and take into account the test conditions described above.
- Determine the max. visible resolution and record it in the image quality test certificate:
darken the room, avoid any reflections.
- Check whether the 17 µm Cu strip (minimum contrast) is visible; enter yes or no in the
image quality test certificate.
The minimum contrast can be more easily detected at a greater distance to the object.
The max. acceptable difference between the gray level of the 1st field and the gray level
of the 2L field or the 5R field = 3 gray levels (refer to the reference value list).
Subtraction:
Subtraction is correct if all CU steps are displayed with the same gray level.
- Service PC: Using the cursor keys, move the rectangular measurement field between
two capillaries (2/Fig.1).
- Measure and record the basic gray levels of fields 2L, 1 and 5R. The gray levels must
be 0 ± 1.
For the maximum acceptable deviation, refer to the reference value list.
Start-up and adjustment of the hardcopy camera (HCC) on our systems is the responsibil-
ity of the manufacturer or supplier. It is expedient for a Siemens service engineer to be
present during the start-up/adjustment so that connection and image quality problems can
be quickly resolved.
Checks and documentation for the HCC within the scope of IQ testing are limited to the
following items:
• Documentation of brightness and contrast settings (Look-up tables) of the HCC at the
time of customer turnover.
• Checking and documenting the contrast gradient and the geometry of the test films
during evaluation of the SMPTE test image.
• Checking and documenting noise-free image transfer from the DFR system to the HCC
and correct camera function.
The brightness and contrast control elements on the hardcopy camera vary according to
the manufacturer. They range from switches with dials to software switches in the service
PC.
The brightness and contrast settings (LUT) must be documented so that claims with
respect to the HC image quality can be compared to test films generated during start-up
and produced under the same conditions.
The information necessary regarding brightness and contrast settings differs and is spe-
cific to the camera. Respective texts have been provided in the IQ measurement certifi-
cate to assist with the documentation.
Call up the quality test patterns from memory on the FLUOROSPOT H and transmit them
to the hardcopy camera:
Special function→ Tools → constancy test → quality test (4:1 or 6:1) → send
to HCC.
Remarks: The film size and segmentation should be selected to that the sharpness
(resolution) of the test exposures is not limited by the resolution capabil-
ity of the hardcopy camera.
Remarks: As a rule, an error message appears on the DFR system or the hardcopy
camera when there is transmission interference during digital image
transmission from the DFR system to the hardcopy camera; i.e. you will
be aware of image artifacts resulting from transmission problems.
The test film should be checked for image artifacts. The following artifacts are possible:
- Linear structures
- Fraying of sharp edges (Jitter)
- Inhomogeneity
- Artifacts
- Pixel errors
- Scratches, pressure marks, light leaks
If artifacts are visible, you must differentiate between those that are acceptable (e.g. for
analog connected cameras) and those that are unacceptable. If the artifacts are not
acceptable, the system may not be turned over to the customer.
The type of artifact should be documented in the space provided.
Information regarding the acceptance test in Germany according to§ 16 RöV:
The quality test image should be prepared twice and incorporated into the acceptance
test log without further evaluation as documentation of the starting status of the hardcopy
§16 camera.
Image artifacts 9
- Mark all image artifacts which have been detected during setting and image quality
tests in the table in the image quality test certificate. The test points listed in the table
indicate measurements in which each artifact generated is stronger and/or can be
better evaluated.
- If any image artifacts are detected which are not listed in the table, these must be des-
cribed under ”Other artifacts”.To evaluate the respective artifacts, there are three
rating numbers which indicate the extent of each artifact:
Compare the test images taken during start-up at the customer site with the test ima-
ges taken at the factory.This will assist in detecting and eliminating possible deviations
and new artifact occurrences.
- Pixel errors are image pixels without image information. They are visible as black
dots in the precontrast image and are the size of pixels. In the DSA image, they can be
displayed as black or white dots depending on whether the error is caused by the
mask or the precontrast image.
The causes are memory errors or address errors which are generated in the RAM or in
the mass memory (postprocessing).
Pixel errors that can be tolerated are sporadic, not stationary, only 1 pixel at one loca-
tion, max. 3 pixels/image and with every 20th image only.
- Ghost images: These artifacts are contours displayed twice, with the second contour
generally shifted laterally. They are caused by reflections in long, poorly adjusted
video cables. Clearly visible ghosting is not acceptable.
- Contouring means horizontal or vertical ”streaks” which feign linear structures that
are not present. They can be detected very easily in images which have been genera-
ted by a sawtooth signal by continuously changing the windowing. Slight contouring
can be tolerated in the test described above.
Lead bar test pattern, type 42 directly at the I.I. input; no prefiltration; ≤ 50 kV; monocular
at I.I. output.
Remarks: The effective I.I. formats and the resolution at the I.I. output are not
tested during the IQ test. The values are for troubleshooting only, if the
resolution limit values for image reproduction fall below the limit.
Temperature indicator
Refer to RVB1-AA, 4.10/01 or RXD0-000.038.01... for nominal values.
MPL system 10
SDM system 10
Tolerance: I.I. full format ± 10%; for zoom formats approximate values only.
Tolerance of the indirect dose rate control ± 1kV ±10%
Values in brackets ( ) apply if TV iris diaphragm is attached.
*1 effective beginning 7/93 (with masked Multiplier only)
*2 Zoom-Dose-Factors for PL S/SX approximate values only.
TV monitor 10
TV camera 10
*1 Limit value for new systems; measure and document at new systems only.
P1 C
∆1
∆2 ∆1= P1 - C x 100 ≤ 30 %
∆3
C
P2
100 % ∆2= P2 - C x 100 ≤ 30 %
C
∆3= P1 - P2 x 100 ≤ 30 %
C
0.8 Signal
Signal
I.I. format: 22 / 23 / 27 / 28 cm
round measuring field 6.5 ± 0.5 GE / GU
Center deviation ≤ 0.5 GE / GU
shift of analog measuring field ≤ 0.3 GE / GU
TV central
C.C.U Fixed gain 1 Fixed gain 2
B signal BA signal
fmin
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
66 70 75 80 85 kV Field 2L
≥ 1200 mV
B signal (mV) BA signal (mV)
Field No. Input C.C.U. Output C.C.U.
(without bias light)
1 80 ± 15 mV 350 ± 50 mV
5R no limiting
Capillary test 10
X X X
2 mm
X X X
X X 1 mm
X X X
2L 1 5R
Image artifacts 10
FLUOROSPOT H 10
remaining pedestal
DR from W1/W2 = 259/258
to W1/W2 = 263/262
ADC-DAC function at DR
= 1100 mV ± 10 mV
- Input DFR:
VIDEOMED H1X
bone black
white pixels disappear at lower window level =W2 = 498 − 510
bone white
black pixels disappear at lower window level =W2 = 498 − 510
VIDEOMED SX / H1X Emulation
bone black
white pixels disappear at lower window level: 60Hz: W2 = 498 − 510
50Hz: W2 = 488 − 500
bone white
black pixels disappear at lower window level: 60Hz: W2 = 498 − 510
50Hz: W2 = 488 − 500
- Check on TV monitor:
bone black
white pixels disappear at lower window level: 60Hz: W2 = 498 − 510
50Hz: W2 = 488 − 500
bone white
black pixels disappear at lower window level: 60Hz: W2 = 498 − 510
50Hz: W2 = 488 − 500
Live Ref.
=0+5 mV
= 300 ± 50 mV
Monitor adjustment 10
P1 ∆1= P1 - C x 100 ≤ 35 %
C
∆2= P2 - C x 100 ≤ 35 %
C
C ∆3= P3 - C x 100 ≤ 35 %
P4 P2 C
100 % ∆4= P4 - C x 100 ≤ 35 %
C
∆5= P1 - P3 x 100 ≤ 35 %
C
P3 ∆6= P2 - P4 x 100 ≤ 35 %
0,8 D C
D
Dynamic test 10
*1 If the 2L field were > 650 mV, then < 190 mV would be acceptable for field 1.
lead half
Resolution 10
Minimum contrast 10
16 %
3 mm 4 %
0.75 % X X X X X X X X X X X X
10 %
2 mm 3 %
2 % X X
7.5 %
1 mm 4 %
2.5 % X X X X
*2 LOG amplifier
3 mm 16 % n+2 n n-3 n+2 n n-3
-1 -1
*3 Subtraction
0±1 0±1 0±1 0±1 0±1 0±1
Image artifacts 10
Final work 11
• Sign the completed IQ test certificate and the general UROSKOP D3 test certificate.
• If necessary, perform the acceptance test according to RöV §16 or DHHS regulations,
respectively.
If the settings made at the factory have not changed, the values can be transferred from
the test certificate.
• Remove the washer (adjustment aid) that was affixed to the grid as a center marker.
• Switch the system off.
• Disconnect the service PC from the system.
• Reattach all covers and cabinet side panels, with the exception of the generator front
panel.
(Refer to Installation Instructions RLL5-310.031.03..).
• Repair any paint chips or defects.
• Clean the system.
TD PS 24 / Erlwein
TD SP / Heinlein
SMS Iselin