DRX-Ascend/Q-rad
system introduction
Module 02 @Shanghai T&IC_2013
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Quantum Terminology
QMI (Quantum Medical Imaging) is using a simple way to name the
components they produce :
QW-420
QUANTUM WALL STAND MODEL
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Q-Rad System Wall Stand
QW-420
6 Button Handgrip
CASSETTE TRAY
Deluxe Heavy Duty
Telescoping Transversal
300 KHU Toshiba Tube Oscillating 103 Line /
E7252X Inch Grid/ not
removable
Trunnion Mount Assembly
Generator
QG-65
COLLIMATOR, PINNACLE
MC150 W/LASER Touch Screen
OCP with Q-
Vision
Floor Mounted Tube Stand
QS-550 (incl. Floor Track)
Radiographic Table
QT-740/QT-750
CASSETTE TRAY Deluxe
Heavy Duty
Oscillating 103 Line / Inch Exposure Switch
Grid/ not removable With Prep Expose
Switch Box
DRX Ascend System
Trunnion Mount Assembly Tether as option Wall Stand
QW-420-D
TechVision
Rotating Tray
(includes 6 Button HG)
Q-DRT-DRXL/R-R
Telescoping Transversal
Generator
QG-65
300 KHU Toshiba Tube
E7252X
Operator
COLLIMATOR, Console
PINNACLE MC150 Touch Screen
W/LASER
Floor Mounted Tube
Stand
QS-550 (incl. Floor Track)
Radiographic Table
QT-750 (Elevating) Exposure Switch
With Prep Expose
Rotating Tray Switch Box
Q-DRT-DRXT-R
None oscillating 103 Line / DRX Ascend
Tether as option
Inch Grid/ not removable Console
Systems description
The Q-Rad Radiographic System consists of a combination of integrated radiographic
components, typically including an x-ray generator, x-ray tube and tube support,
collimator, radiographic table, and an upright cassette holder. In addition, two different
types of image receptors may be utilized with the Q-Rad System; computed
radiography (CR) receptors, as well as conventional analog film cassettes.
The DRX-Ascend Radiographic System consists of an integration of radiographic
components, including an x-ray generator, x-ray tube and tube support, collimator,
radiographic table, and an upright cassette holder integrated with fixed 43x43 or
wireless 35x43 detectors.
Both Systems can be used to perform a wide range of routine radiological examinations
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Floor Mounted System Hardware
TUBE STAND
• QS-550 or
• QS-550-NT (no
transverse)
TABLES:
floating top tables
• QT-750 (elevating)
• QT-740 (non-
elevating)
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Floor Mounted System Hardware
GENERATOR
consoles
• Quest (Q-Rad
only)
• Odyssey (Q-Rad only)
• Q-Vision (Q-Rad only)
CASSETTE TRAY
• Deluxe Bucky w reciprocating grid
• Deluxe Bucky w fixed grid
• Rotating 35x43 tray (DRX-
Ascend)
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Generator User Interface: “QUEST”
“QUEST”
GENERATOR
• 32 kW or
• 32 kW Store Energy or
• 50 kW or
• 50 kW Stored Energy
Available via QMI only
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Generator User Interface: “ODYSSEY”
“ODYSSEY”
GENERATOR
• 32 kW
• 32 kW Stored Energy
• 40 kW
• 40 kW Stored Energy
• 50 kW
• 50 kW Stored Energy
• 65 kW
• 80 kW
Options:
Panel Pedestal Mount
Panel Wall Mount
AEC Controller
150 kVP Output (increases generator output to 150 kVp)(standard on 65 and
80) High Speed Starter (standard on 65 and 80)
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Odyssey Operator Console
Power ON/OFF
Switch
ON = up, OFF =
down
POWER ON/
STANDBY
SWITCH
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Odyssey Operator Console
1. Selects Manual mode of
2. operation
3. Selects Automatic Exposure Control
mode Selects Anatomical Programmed
Regions (APR) mode of operation
4. LCD screen
5. Selects the field adjacent to the
Display Function button pressed
6. kVp increment/decrement
7. mA increment/decrement
8. mAs/Time increment/decrement
9. Selects wall
10.Disables wallreceptor
and table receptors
11. Selects table receptor
12. N/A
13.Selects top left ion chamber
detector location
14.Selects middle ion chamber
detector location
15.Selects top right ion chamber
detector location
16.Ready Indicator
17.Prepped Indicator
18.PREP button - prepares generator
for exposure; release to inhibit
exposure
19.Exposure On Indicator
20.EXPOSE button - initiates exposure
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Generator User Interface: “Q-VISION”
“Q-VISION” GENERATOR
32 kW
32 kW Stored
Energy 40 kW
40 kW Stored
Energy 50 kW
50 kW Stored
Energy
65 kW
80 kW
Large Graphic LCD Display for APR and Technique
(Available in English only)
Self Diagnostics
Error Messaging
Auto Shut-off Timer (programmable)
History Reporting Log (last 100 exposures)
NOTE: If a customer intends to upgrade to an integrated
DRX Ascend system the Q-Vision generator must be RS-232Heat
Anode InputUnit
PortMonitor
(for software upgrades)
(for x-ray tube protection)
purchase
AEC Controller
GUI English
Only Help
150 kVP Output (increases generator output to 150 kVp)(standard on 65 and 80) Screens:
High Speed Starter (standard on 65 and 80) USB ports
-operation
-documentation
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-error codes
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Description
Touchscreen Operator Console :
Contains the operator control panel, which has all generator operator controls and indicators; all aspects of x-
ray techniques are entered at the operator control console.
The operator console is a self-contained computer, running generator control software, designed for table top
(picture frame-style) mounting.
An optional wall-mount is available (QVG-WM).
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Q-Vision
1. Selects Manual mode of operation
2. Selects Automatic Exposure Control
mode
3. Selects Anatomical Programmed
Regions (APR) mode of operation
4. LCD screen
5. kVp increment/decrement
6. mA increment/decrement
7. mAs/Time increment/decrement
8. Selects wall receptor
9. Disables wall and table receptors
10.Selects table receptor
11. Selects AUX receptor
12.Selects top left ion chamber
detector location
13.Selects middle ion chamber
detector location
14.Selects top right ion chamber
detector location
15.Ready Indicator
16.Prepped Indicator
17.PREP button - prepares generator
for exposure; release to inhibit
exposure
18.Exposure On Indicator
19.EXPOSE button – initiates exposure
20.Patient Type Selection
21.Selects Anatomical Region
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22.Selects Help Services Screen
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Operation
a.Exposure Status Bar tutorial information, regarding Generator Status, Post mAs/Post Time,
Tube Heat, Date/Time, and Exposure Indications.
b. View Screen descriptions
c. Anatomical Region fields
d. Patient Type choices
e. Exposure Technique settings
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Operation
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Operation
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Operation
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Operation
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Floor Mounted System Hardware OPTIONS
WALL STAND
• Overhead Handgrip
• AEC Chamber
• Side Mounted Handgrips
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Floor Mounted System Hardware OPTIONS
TUBE STAND
• TechVision
• DAP
NOTE: The TechVision option is only
sold with the Q-Vision generator
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Standard Tube Head
1. Longitudinal Lock Release
2. All Locks Release
3. SID at 40 in. (100 cm)
4. Tube Angulation Display
5. SID at 72 in. (180 cm)
Standard Configuration
6. Vertical Lock Release
7. Angulation Lock Release
8. Transverse Lock
Release(transverse option
only)
Standard
Configuration with
transverse option
TechVision Tube Head
Auto-Stop
Vertical x-ray
Tube Unit Travel
Rotate x-ray Tube Unit
around vertical axis
Floating x-ray Tube Unit
Travel
Transverse x-ray Tube
Unit Travel
Longitudinal x-ray
Tube Unit Travel
TechVision display
1. Mode - Buttons on the upper left that
indicate the types of display screens.
2. Tube Support Status Section LCD screen
3. Anode Heat/Position
4. Generator Settings (Controls & Indicators
Section)
5. AEC and Manual buttons
6. AEC Section - Gives the current status of
AEC
7. Receptor Selection - Wall, Table, None,
and AUX
8. Patient and Study Information
User Interface: “TechVision”
Ready for
exposure
NOTE: The TechVision option is only
sold with the Q-Vision generator
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Accessories
LATERAL CASSETTE HOLDER (QT-LCH-
P)
ROLLING LATERAL CASSETTE HOLDER (QR-
LCH) FOR PORTABLE DR PANELS AND/OR CR &
FILM CASSETTES
TABLE TOP CASSETTE HOLDER (QT-
TCH)
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