Epson Digital Imaging System EPIX User Manual
EPIX
Scanner
LOGOS
I MAGING
DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM
USB
U.S. Patent Number 5,635,728
User Manual
And Installation Guide
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INTRODUCTION
EPIX Digital Imaging System by LOGOS
IMAGING
Congratulations on your purchase of the
EPIX Digital Imaging System. The EPIX
Digital Imaging System is a revolutionary
new product designed to replace traditional
x-ray film and film processors.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For technical support, call you Logos
Imaging dealer or Logos Imaging directly.
SUPPLIES AND REPLACEMENT
PARTS
To order supplies or replacement parts for
your EPIX Digital Imaging System, call
your Logos Imaging equipment dealer. If
your dealer is unable to assist you, call
Logos Imaging.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: Use..............................................................................................................................3
Section 2: Safety Requirements.................................................................................................4
2.1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION..........................................................................................4
2.2. WARNINGS AND CAUTION STATEMENTS...................................................................4
Section 3: Pre-Installation Information and Recommendations............................................6
3.1. PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL...........................................................................................6
3.2. ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS .................................................6
3.3. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................7
3.4. COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................... 10
3.5. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................10
3.6. COMPLIANCE TO STANDARDS................................................................................... 10
Section 4: Installation...............................................................................................................11
4.1. SITE SELECTION........................................................................................................... 11
4.2. UNPACKING THE UNIT................................................................................................ 12
4.3. LOADING THE EPIX SCANNER DRIVER SOFTWARE................................................. 13
4.4. HARDWARE SETUP AND CONNECTIONS................................................................... 13
Section 5: System Operating Instructions ..............................................................................14
5.1. PREPARING YOUR CURRENT X-RAY EQUIPMENT ...................................................14
5.2. ERASE THE IMAGING PLATE...................................................................................... 14
5.3. TAKING AN X-RAY....................................................................................................... 15
5.4. SCANNING THE IMAGING PLATE ...............................................................................16
5.5. TURNING OFF THE EPIX SCANNER SYSTEM............................................................. 16
Section 6: Software Operating Instructions ...........................................................................17
Section 7: Maintenance Procedures........................................................................................18
7.1. CLEANING THE SYSTEM............................................................................................. 18
7.2. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE........................................................................................ 19
7.3. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................... 20
7.4. DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS AND INOPERARTIVE PARTS............................ 22
Section 8: Storage and Shipment.............................................................................................23
8.1. STORAGE....................................................................................................................... 23
8.2. SHIPMENT..................................................................................................................... 23
Section 9: Technical Specifications .........................................................................................24
9.1. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................... 24
Section 10: Warranty Statement...........................................................................................25
Appendix A: Storage Phosphor Technology ………………………………………………....... 26
Appendix B: Lighting Conditions for Handling or Erasing Imaging Plates ……………..... 27
Appendix C: Optional Printer ………........................... ...............................................………. 29
Appendix D: Warranty Registration ..……………………………………………………........…. 30
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SECTION 1: USE
The EPIX Digital Imaging System is
intended for use as a general radiography
system using x-ray recording media
(phosphor imaging plates) for radiographic
analysis providing interactive CRT retrieval,
viewing and processing of stored computed
radiographic images.
The EPIX SCANNER is not intended for medical imaging of humans.
The system includes reusable
photostimulatable phosphor imaging plates,
a laser diode scanner device and optical
reader components, communications
electronics and software, a workstation and
various peripheral accessories.
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SECTION 2: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
2.1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is important that all personnel who will
operate the EPIX Digital Imaging System
read and understand this manual before
follow all warnings and precautions as
outlined in Section 2.2, for their safety and
the safety of others around them.
operating the device. All personnel should
2.2. WARNINGS AND CAUTION STATEMENTS
In this manual, the following definitions
apply for all WARNINGS and CAUTION
statements:
Warnings: Any operation, procedure or
practice, which, if not strictly observed, may
result in injury or long-term health hazards.
Cautions: Any operation, procedure or
practice, which, if not strictly observed, may
result in destruction of equipment or loss of
effectiveness.
Never chew or swallow the imaging plates
If the imaging plate is bitten or chewed, the
plate and damages the protective barrier
envelope, rinse the mouth with a large
amount of water. If any of the blue surface
of the plate is swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately.
The EPIX scanner is a Class 1 laser
device per EN60825-1:2001 U.S. 21 CFR
Chapter I Subchapter J.
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or
WARNINGS
The EPIX Digital Imaging System should
be used only by trained professional.
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure. A fail-safe switch in the
carousel well and cover keeps the laser
Do not open the device to service it.
None of the internal parts of t he scanner are
user serviceable. The only user serviceable
parts of the system are outlined in Section
7.2. If there is a service problem, call your
qualified Logos Imaging dealer or Logos
inactive as long as the cover is open. Only a
trained technician from a qualified Logos
Imaging dealer should remove the cover
from the scanner. Direct eye contact with the
output beam from the laser may cause
serious damage and possible blindness.
Imaging.
Use only fuses with the required current
Use only grounded electrical connections.
Connect the EPIX scanner to a grounded
electrical outlet between 100-240 volts AC.
Imaging plates are toxic!
The blue colored substance in the imaging
plate is toxic. If part/all of an imaging plate
is swallowed, contact a physician
immediately. The physician must remove
rating and of the specified type.
Make sure that only fuses with the required
current rating and of the specified type are
used for replacement. The use of incorrect
or makeshift fuses or the short-circuiting of
fuses holders creates a shock hazard for the
operator and may damage the device.
the imaging plate. Do not use cracked, bent
or chipped imaging plates.
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CAUTION STATEMENTS
Completely erase the imaging plates.
Before reusing an imaging plate, lay it blue
or white surface up facing a bright light
source for two (2) minutes as described in
Section 5.2.
Mount the imaging plates under low light
conditions.
Mount the imaging plates to the carousel
under low light conditions as described in
Section 5.4. Exposure to direct sunlight or
direct indoor lighting will erase the
information stored on the imaging plate.
Do not place scanner on or next to a
radiator or water source.
Excessive heat or small amounts of water
may damage the scanner’s electrical
components.
Do not leave unscanned, exposed imaging
plates in light.
Leaving unscanned, exposed imaging plates
in light will cause loss of image quality.
Do not scratch the imaging plates
When handling the imaging plate, do not
touch the active side (blue or white) with
fingernails or any sharp object that might
scratch the surface. Do not lay unprotected
imaging plates face down.
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SECTION 3: PRE -INSTALLATION INFORMATION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1. PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL
The instructions contained in this manual
should be carefully followed for safe,
trouble-free and effective equipment use.
This manual provides the essential
operation and routine care of the EPIX
Digital Imaging System. This manual is not
to be used as a replacement for training in
radiography.
information necessary fo r the installation,
3.2. ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
AC alternative current
DC direct current
Hz Hertz; cycles per second
MHz Millions of hertz
CPU central processing unit (your
computer)
in inch
IEC International Electrotechnical
Commission
LED light emitting diode
| power on
mm millimeter
O power off
cm centimeter
green indicator, ready
kVp peak voltage in thousands of
volts
IP imaging plates
CD-ROM compact disc, read-only
CCD charge-coupled device
TIFF tagged image file format
BMP bit-mapped
JFIF joint photographic image
format
yellow indicator, scanning
red indicator, error in scanning
high voltage
laser radiation
RAM random access memory
MB mega bytes
GB giga bytes
USB Universal Serial Bus
JPEG joint photographic expert
group
LP/mm line pairs per mm
The CE symbol ensures that
the product herein specified
meets the applicable provisions
of the European Council
D.P.I. dots per inch
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3.3. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
The EPIX Digital Ima ging Systems consist of the following components:
Quantity
Description
1 EPIX SCANNER laser scanner
1 Carousel, 8 x 10 in and/or 8 x 17 in, depending on
configuration
2 Imaging Plates, 8 x 10 in and/or 8 x 17 in, depending on
configuration
2 8x10 in screen holders
2 8x17 in screen holders
3 8x10 light shields
3 8x17 light shields
1 Logos Imaging software package
1 User manual (this manual)
1 Software user manual
1 USB cable, 6ft
1 Power Cord
1 Tool kit
6 Spare carousel clips
Customer Supplied Components
Bottle of anhydrous isopropyl alcohol for cleaning imaging plates
Computer system as described in Section 3.4.
Optional Equipment from Logos Imaging
Imaging plate, 8 x 17 in
Imaging plate, 8 x 10 in
Light box for erasing and storing imaging plates
Carrying Case
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EPIX SCANNER LASER SCANNER
1XXX
Figure 3-1 Scanner Front View
• Carousel well and lid. The carousel, with imaging plates
attached, is inserted into the carousel well for scanning. The
carousel lid must be in the closed position prior to scanning. The
scanner will not operate with the lid open.
‚ LED indicator lights with graphic symbols.
The lights show the current status of the system.
Green — Ready to scan
Yellow — Scanning
Red — Error
Figure 3-2 Scanner REAR View
• EPIX SCANNER power entry module with switch and fuses
‚ USB connectors. A USB cable (provided) connects the EPIX
SCANNER to the CPU’s USB port.
ƒ Power cord socket. The power cord (provided) will be
connected from t his point to a grounded main outlet.
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Figure 3-4 8 x 17 in. and 8 x 10 in. IMAGING PLATES
8 x 17 in 8 x 10
• Plastic mounting strips used to hold
‚ Active imaging area, white color
imaging plate onto the carousel
Figure 3-5 CAROUSELS
Front (White)
Rear (Black)
8 x 10 8 x 17
• Top of the carousel
‚ Imaging plate retaining device
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