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  • Page 1 PathSpeed CR SP1001 User Manual¶ OI10026 Release 0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT PATHSPEED CR SP1001 FEATURES ......4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........5 General safety instructions .
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  • Page 7 This chapter draws attention to important safety precautions and introduces the PathSpeed CR SP1001. PathSpeed CR SP1001features Safety precautions Safety compliance Operating modes The user interface Switching on the PathSpeed CR SP1001 Switchin off the PathSpeed CR SP1001 OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...

  • Page 8: Pathspeed Cr Sp1001 Features

    PathSpeed CR SP1001 features The PathSpeed CR SP1001 is a digitizer for image plates retain- ing latent X-ray images. The PathSpeed CR SP1001 accepts one cassette containing one image plate at a time. The PathSpeed CR SP1001: • takes the cassette containing the image plate from the cassette slot;...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    As is the case for all technical devices, the PathSpeed CR SP1001 must be operated, cared for and serviced correctly. • If you don’t operate the PathSpeed CR SP1001 correctly or if you don’t have it serviced correctly, GE is not liable for resulting distur- bances, damages or injuries.
  • Page 10 • If you notice conspicuous noise or smoke, disconnect the Path- Speed CR SP1001 immediately. • Check that the voltage setting of the machine matches the power supply voltage before connecting the machine to the mains. OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...
  • Page 11 Safety instructions for laser products The PathSpeed CR SP1001 is a Class 1 Laser Product. Under normal operating conditions, when the service doors are closed, there can be no laser radiation outside the PathSpeed CR SP1001. • Open the lower front door only to replace the erasure lamps or the fuses.

  • Page 12: Operating Modes

    Operating modes The PathSpeed CR SP1001 can be operated in three modes: operator mode, key-operator mode, and service mode. Operator mode The operator mode groups all basic functions which are aimed at radiographers: • Reading an image plate; • Reading an emergency image plate;...

  • Page 13: The User Interface

    ‘Survey of advanced func- tions (‘Key-operator mode’)’ on page 40. For detailed information on the key-operator mode, refer to the PathSpeed CR SP1001 Reference manual. The PathSpeed CR SP1001 interfaces with the user via: •...
  • Page 14 Status indicator Emergency buttons Keypad and display OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...
  • Page 15 The keypad The PathSpeed CR SP1001 keypad features the following keys: To give an image the status ‘emergency’ when it is Emergency sent to the image processing device. This key can only be used for cassettes with ID data. To erase images without digitizing them.
  • Page 16 • To move the cursor to the previous entry field. Up key • To scroll upwards. • To increment the number in a numeric entry field. • To move the cursor to the next entry field. Down key • To scroll downwards. •...
  • Page 17 The display The PathSpeed CR SP1001 control panel has a backlit LCD dis- play with 8 lines of 40 characters each. Its lay-out depends on the operating mode. In operator mode, the display has dedicated areas for specific information: Set-up display...
  • Page 18 Extra comment or action to take System status: • READY: The PathSpeed CR SP1001 is ready for operation. • BUSY: The PathSpeed CR SP1001 is treating an image plate. • ERROR: An error has occurred. Refer to ‘Troubleshooting checklist’ on page 42.
  • Page 19 When the is treating an image plate, it dis- PathSpeed CR SP1001 plays the following screen: BUSY Miller Chest AP In key-operator mode, operation is menu driven. The menu displays the key-operator functions, the active keys, and the service code.

  • Page 20: Emergency Buttons

    Emergency buttons Two emergency buttons are located at th the PathSpeed CR SP1001. They permit ing emergency image plates without ID d upper button permits processing of em images of the trunk; the lower button per...
  • Page 21 The length of the beep indicates the response of the system to a key command. • A short beep means that PathSpeed CR SP1001 has accepted the key command and is starting the operation. • A long beep means that you have pressed a non-active key or that the PathSpeed CR SP1001 has rejected the key command.

  • Page 22: Switching On The Pathspeed Cr Sp1001

    Switching on the PathSpeed CR SP1001 Make sure that the setting of the voltage selector at the back of the machine matches the power supply voltage. 230-240 Locate the main switch and place it in position ‘I’. OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...
  • Page 23 The following screen is displayed: WAIT Self test proceeding During the self-test, you cannot activate any functions. If the PathSpeed CR SP1001 has completed the self-test suc- cessfully, the PathSpeed CR SP1001 enters the operator mode and displays the operator main screen: READY...

  • Page 24: Switching Off The Pathspeed Cr Sp1001

    It is recommended to switch off the PathSpeed CR SP1001 at the end of the day. Only switch off the PathSpeed CR SP1001 if you do not intend to digitize emergency image plates overnight. Switching on the PathSpeed CR SP1001 takes approximately 3 minutes.
  • Page 25 Chapter Basic operation (‘Operator mode’) This chapter provides basic information on how to digitize image plates under normal conditions and in emergency situations. It also treats how to re-erase an image plate to prevent ghost images caused by previous exposures or by stray radiation.

  • Page 26: Reading An Image Plate

    PathSpeed CR SP1001 must display the operator main screen with ‘Ready’ status, e.g.: VIPS not ready READY Status field PathSpeed CR SP1001 • the status indicator at the top of the PathSpeed CR SP1001 must be green and be lit constantly. OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...
  • Page 27 PathSpeed CR SP1001 as shown below. Make sure to insert the cassette with the hinge [1] at the top and the locking mechanism [2] at the bottom. While treating the image plate, the PathSpeed CR SP1001 will dis- play the following screen: BUSY...
  • Page 28 When the PathSpeed CR SP1001 returns the cassette, it is ready to be re- used immediately. However, if you leave it for more than 3 days before re- using it, you must re-erase it first. Refer to ‘Re-erasing an image plate’ on...

  • Page 29: Reading An Emergency Image Plate

    Status field ADC SOLO • the status indicator at the top of the PathSpeed CR SP1001 must be green and be lit constantly. The PathSpeed CR SP1001 is operational if the status field equals ‘READY’, even if status messages of the destination are shown (e.g.
  • Page 30 Next cassette gets emergency status ADC SOLO The emergency status will only be assigned to the first image pl you insert into the PathSpeed CR SP1001 cassette slot after pre Emergency key. Insert the cassette containing the em image plate into the cassette slot as show...
  • Page 31 function and return to the operator main screen. OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...
  • Page 32 ‘Ready’ status, e.g.: Status READY ADC SOLO • the status indicator at the top of the PathSpeed CR SP1001 must be green and be lit constantly. Press one of the emergency buttons at the front of the PathSpeed CR SP1001 For digitizing unidentified emergency images of the trunk.
  • Page 33 [2] at the bottom. The image plate will be digitized using the scan parameters for the emergency button as defined during configuration. When the PathSpeed CR SP1001 has treated the emergency image digital image data plate, it displays the operator main screen. The are transmitted to the image processing device accompanied by default ID data.

  • Page 34: Re-Erasing An Image Plate

    PathSpeed CR SP1001 must display the operator main screen with ‘Ready’ status, e.g.: Status READY ADC SOLO • the status indicator at the top of the PathSpeed CR SP1001 must be green and be lit constantly. OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...
  • Page 35 Put cassette in slot or press to quit Insert the cassette into the cassette slot. While erasing, the PathSpeed CR SP1001 will still display the above screen. When the PathSpeed CR SP1001 has erased the image plate, it displays the operator main screen. Warning...
  • Page 36 While erasing, the PathSpeed CR SP1001 will display: READY ERASURE WARNING The next cassette will be erased Put cassette in slot or press to quit When the PathSpeed CR SP1001 has erased the image plate, it displays the operator main screen. OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...
  • Page 37 Status READY ADC SOLO • the status indicator at the top of the PathSpeed CR SP1001 must be green and be lit constantly. Insert the cassette into the cassette slot. The PathSpeed CR SP1001 will automatically erase the image plate.
  • Page 39 Chapter Advanced operation (‘Key-operator mode’) This chapter gives an overview of the key-opera- tor functions, preventive maintenance actions and troubleshooting. For detailed information on these topics, refer to the Reference Manual. Survey of advanced functions (‘Key-oper- ator mode’) Preventive maintenance work Troubleshooting checklist OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...

  • Page 40: Survey Of Advanced Functions ('Key-Operator Mode')

    Function in Section in Reference Manual key-operator main menu Queue management Consulting the image transmission queue (‘Queue management’). Customizing the PathSpeed CR SP1001 Digitizer set-up (‘Digitizer set-up’). Setting the date and time. Date and Time Send test image Sending test images.

  • Page 41: Preventive Maintenance Work

    Preventive maintenance work The only maintenance action which you must perform is checking the image quality. Refer to the Reference manual of the image processing system. OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Checklist

    A survey of possible problems is listed below. If corrective actions are straightforward, they are given below. The more elab- orate troubleshooting procedures are explained in detail in Chap- ter 4, ‘Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting’ of the PathSpeed CR SP1001 Reference manual. General errors Error Action PathSpeed CR SP1001 does Refer to ‘Checking the voltage supply’...
  • Page 43 Status field: ERROR Error field: ‘CODE XXXXX ’ MESSAGE 1 Message 2 Action 1. Check setting of voltage selector switch on back Refer to ‘Checking the voltage panel. POWER SUPPLY OUT supply’ on page 81 of the OF TOLERANCE 2. Check fuses of Reference manual.
  • Page 44 Status field: WARNING MESSAGE 1 Message 2 Action • Press Confirm key. • Refer to ‘Consulting the UNKNOWN Please press image transmission queue DESTINATION check queue (‘Queue management’)’ on [PPNAME] page 32 of the Reference manual. • Press Confirm key. English will be used.
  • Page 45 Status field: LOCKED MESSAGE 1 Message 2 Action • Press Confirm key. CASSETTE • Remove cassette. Press , remove IDENTIFICATION and identify • Re-identify cassette. ERROR • Re-insert cassette. • Press Confirm key. • Remove cassette. • Re-insert cassette. • If problem persists, initialize CASSETTE READ/ Press , remove...

  • Page 46: Errors When Handling Diskettes

    Status field: LOCKED MESSAGE 1 Message 2 Action • Refer to ‘Consulting the image transmission queue (‘Queue management’)’ on page 32 of the Reference manual. IMAGE-QUEUE FULL Check queue • Check that the PathSpeed CR SP1001 is not off line (Refer to ‘The display’...
  • Page 47 Error Action • Remove floppy. Floppy full • Insert empty formatted floppy. • Press Confirm key. • Remove floppy. • Remove write protection from floppy. Floppy write protected • Re-insert floppy. • Press Confirm key. OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...
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  • Page 49 Appendix Equipment informa- tion sheet OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications Product description Type of product Digitizer Commercial name ADC Solo Model number 5155 Original seller/manufacturer Agfa-Gevaert NV-Mortsel Labelling 93/42 EEC ‘Medical Devices’ (Europe) UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 (North America) (North America) Dimensions Length, at cassette slot 730 mm Length, at foot 700 mm Width...
  • Page 51 Power consumption Standby • 230 V/ 50 Hz configuration 230 W • 208 V/ 60 Hz configuration 227 W • USA: 120 V/ 60 Hz configuration 216 W • Japan: 100 V/ 60 Hz 220 W During operation • 230 V/ 50 Hz configuration max.
  • Page 52 Heat emission • During scanning max. 1610 W • Standby 230 W 60 - 72 secs Cassette return time End of Life Estimated product life (if regularly serviced and maintained 7 yrs. according to GE instructions) OI10026 PathSpeed CR User Manual...
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