MQSA regulations. For the facilities under the MQSA guidelines, application of this manual is RECOMMENDED. Otherwise, the facilities may identify other ways of meeting MQSA requirements. Applicable Models ME511L, ME551i2, MS31i2, MS33i2, MS51i2, MS53i2 - 2 - TOTOKU ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
Follow the instructions in the display manual to properly connect the communication cable supplied with the display. Installing calibration software and sensor driver Install the calibration software “Medivisor Nx” and sensor driver into the workstation. - 5 - TOTOKU ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
Note: Be careful when handling the LCD panel (protective filter). Do not rub or hit with sharp or hard objects. Do not press on the panel. It could cause unevenness in luminance or damage the panel. - 7 - TOTOKU ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
Daily 4.3 Required Equipment Monochrome Monitors for Mammography, display monitor Serial cable for communicating between PC and display monitor (for ME511L) USB cable for communicating between PC and display monitor (for other models) 4.4 Procedure 1. Review the data form “Form 3: Viewing Conditions Check and Setting” on P15 (completed by the Medical Physicist during the most recent evaluation) posted in the reading room.
USB cable for communicating between PC and display monitor (for other models) Calibration software (Medivisor Nx) 5.4 Procedure 1. Select “TOTOKU Medivisor Nx”>”Medivisor Nx” from the Start menu to start this software application. 2. Select the “Test Pattern” Tab. Click the display monitor icon to choose the monitor to test and click the “SMPTE”...
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SMPTE pattern without magnification h. The streaking in and around the white and the black rectangles (Video Characteristic) 5. Record the result on the form 2 in this manual. - 11 - TOTOKU ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
2 INTERVALS FOR PROCEDURES The table below shows intervals for each procedure described in this manual. Procedure Interval Viewing Condition Check and Setting Annually Display Calibration Annually Image Quality Check – SMPTE Pattern Annually - 13 - TOTOKU ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
Illuminance Meter 3.4 Procedure Before the measurement: • Turn on the display monitors at least 30 minutes (TOTOKU recommends 60 minutes.) before starting the measurement. • Reduce any lighting coming from other sources such as viewboxes, over head or task lighting to the minimum and check that the ambient lighting is stable (no flickering effect due to any of the lighting sources that are turned on).
Important: The ambient light level must not exceed 20 lux. Room Layout Note: Draw sufficiently accurate for the Radiologic Technologist. ※ Post this form in the reading room for the Radiologic Technologist’s daily “VIEWING CONDITIONS CHECK”. - 15 - TOTOKU ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
USB cable for communicating between PC and display monitor (for other models) Calibration software (Medivisor Nx) Calibration sensor (Chroma5) 4.4 Procedure Select “TOTOKU Medivisor Nx” > “ Medivisor Nx” from the Start menu of Windows. Attach the calibration sensor properly on the monitor to calibrate and click “Calibration”. - 16 -...
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3. If you select “Calibration Settings” at the previous step, refer to the table below for detail information about each parameter and make necessary changes on the screen. Click “OK” to return to the previous screen. - 17 - TOTOKU ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
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The effects of ambient light. Enter the value only if it is known, otherwise leave it as is. Ambient Light Hint:The current ambient light can be measured by clicking the Measure button. (Except for ME511L) Gamma setting should be DICOM GSDF Gamma Setting (Recommended)
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MQSA Quality Control Manual 5. When calibration is completed, the “Finishing Calibration” window is displayed with the results. Click “Show Details” to display graphical outputs. - 19 - TOTOKU ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
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