GE MP3510 User manual
Centricity™ MP3510
Digitizer
Reference manual
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Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the Centricity™ MP3510............................................. 5
Centricity™ MP3510, intended use ...................................... ........... .......... ....... 6
Centricity™ MP3510 features...........................................................................7
Safety precautions ............................................................... ........... .......... ....... 8
Safety compliance................................. .......... ............................................... 12
Operating modes ........................................................................................... 13
The user inte rfa c e ........................................................................... ............... 14
Switching on the Centricity™ MP3510.................................. ........... .......... ..... 23
Resetting the Digitizer.................................................................................... 26
Chapter 2: Basic operation (‘Operator mode’)...............................................27
Reading an image plate ................................................................................. 28
Reading an emergency image plate............................................................... 30
Re-erasing an image plate .............................................................. .......... ..... 32
Chapter 3: Advanced operation (‘Key-operator mode’)................. ...............37
Consulting the image transmission queue (‘Queue management’)............. ..... 38
Customizing the Centri city™ MP3510 (‘Digitize r set-up’) ................................ 42
Setting the date and time.. .......... ..................... ..................... ..................... ..... 47
Sending test images.............................. .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ..... 48
Consulting informati on on the Centricity™ MP3510........................................49
Installing a new software vers io n ..................... ..................... ..................... ..... 53
Installing a new language........................................... .......... ........... .......... ..... 58
Installing ne w customer parame ters ............................................................... 64
Saving the configuration data on a diskette (bac kup) ...................................... 70
Enabling/disabling fast preview ...................................................................... 73
Chapter 4: Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.. ..........................75
Preventive maintenance.................................................................. .......... ..... 76
General procedure in case of malfunction....................................................... 77
Solving the ‘ERROR’ status............................................................................78
Clearing cassette jams................................................................................... 80
Clearing image plate jams..............................................................................84
Appendix A: Equipment information sheet............................................... ..... 87
Specifications................... .......... .................................................................... 88
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Chapter
Introducing the
Centricity™ MP3510
This chapter draws attention to important safety
precautions and introduces the Centricity™ MP3510.
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q Centricity™ MP3510, intended use
q Centricity™ MP3510 features
q Safety precautions
q Safety compliance
q Operating modes
q The user interface
q Switching on the Centricity™ MP3510
q Resetting the Digitizer
Centricity™ MP3510, intended use
This device must only be used to scan exposed X-ray cassettes, containing
an erasable image plate (IP). This device is part of a system, consisting of Xray cassettes with erasable phosphor image plates, an identification station
for the cassettes and a workstation where the resulting digital image
information is further processed and routed. It is intended that this device is
only operated in a radiological environment by qualified staff.
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Centricity™ MP3510 features
The Centricity™ MP3510 scans the exposed Centricity™ CR compatible
image plate, converts the information into digital data and automatically
transfers the image to the image processing station for further processing and
visualization.
The Centricity™ MP3510 requires but little manual interaction. All you have to
do, after exposure and identification of the cassette, is to place it in the input
buffer of the Centricity™ MP3510. You can deposit up to 10 cassettes of
different sizes simultaneously in the input buffer. The Digitizer takes in the
cassettes one by one. The Digitizer reads the demographic data and routing
information from the memory chip in the cassette, opens the cassette,
removes the image plate and scans the latent image by means of a sweeping
laser beam.
Once the image is digitized, the cassette is returned to the output buffer to be
used for new exposures. After a full Digitizer cycle, the plate has turned 180°
in the cassette.
Depending on the X-ray intensity which has affected the phosphor during the
exposure, more or less light will be emitted during laser scanning. The light is
converted into an electrical signal. This signal is then converted into a digital
bit stream. Once converted into digital form, the digitized image is transferred
to the image processing station for further processing and visualization.
Further features of the Centricity™ MP3510 include:
n The Centricity™ MP3510 permits assigning the status ‘emergency’ to an
image. An emergency image will be given priority by the image processing
station.
n The Centricity™ MP3510 permits re-erasing an image plate before re-using
it. In specific cases, this is necessary to prevent ghost images caused by
previous exposures or stray radiation from interfering with the image of
interest. You can erase a batch of up to 9 image plates.
n The Pathspeed™ CR Digitizers (Pathspeed™ SP1001 and Pathspeed™
MP3010) and the Centricity™ CR Digitizers (Centricity™ SP1001 and
Centricity™ MP3510) are designed for operation with Agfa CR cassettes and
Agfa CR phosphor plates. Contact your local GE Medical Systems sales
agent for product and ordering information.
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Safety precautions
General safety instructions
• Make sure that the Ce ntrici ty™ MP3 510 is co nst antly monitore d in order to avoi d
inappropriate handling, especially by children.
• Only trained service personnel must make repairs. Only authorized service
personnel must make changes to the Centricity™ MP3510.
• If there is any visible dama ge to the machine casing, do not start nor use the
Centricity™ MP3510.
• If you want to connect the Centricity™ MP3510 with other devices, component s
or assemblies and if the tech nical data do not permit determining whether the
combination with these devi ces, components or assemblies involves hazards ,
you must consult the respective manufacturers to avoid danger for operating
personnel or the environment.
• Do not override or disconnect the integrated saf e ty features.
• As is the case for all technical devices, the Centricity™ MP3510 must be
operated, cared for and serviced correctly.
• If you don’t operate the Centricity™ MP3510 correctly or if you don’t have it
serviced correctly, GE Medical Systems Information Technologies is not liable for
resulting disturbances, damages or injuries.
• When installing the Centricity™ MP3510, care must be taken to ensure that
there is either a mains plug or an all-cable disconnecting device in the internal
installation fitted near the Centricity™ MP3510 and that it is easily accessible.
• If you notice conspicuo u s noise or smoke, disconnect the Centricity™ MP3510
immediately.
• Check that the mains voltage is within the specifie d range of the self adapting
power supply of the machine.
Markings and labels
Always take into account the markings and labels provided on the inside and
outside of the machine. A brief overview of these markings and labels and
their meaning is given below.
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Safety warning, indicating that the Centricity™ MP3510 Manuals
should be consulted before making any connections to other
equipment. The use of accessory equipment not complying with
the equivalent safety requirements of this Digitizer may lead to a
reduced level of safety of the resulting system. Consideration
relating to the choice of accessory equipment shall include:
• Use of the accessory equipment in the patient vicinity,
• Evidence that the safety certi ficati on of the ac cess ory eq uipme nt
has been performed in accordance with the appropriate
IEC 601-1 and IEC 601-1-1 harmonized national standard.
In addition all configurations must comply with the medical
electrical systems st a nda rd IEC 601-1-1. The part y th at m ak es the
connections acts as system configurator and is responsible for
complying with the systems standard.
If required contact your local service organization.
In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any
covers.
Caution hot:
Keep hands clear from the erasure unit.
Type B equip men t:
Indicates that the Centricity™ MP3510 complies with the limits for
type B equipment.
Supplementary protective earth connector:
Provides a connection between the Centricity™ MP3510 and the
potential equalization busbar of the electrical system as found in
medical environments. This plug should never be unplugged
before the power is turned off and the power plug has been
removed.
Intergrounding connector:
Provides a connection between the Digitizer and other equipment
which might exhibit minor ground potential differences. These
differences may degrade the quality of communication between
different equipment. Never remove connections to this terminal.
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Protective earth (ground):
Provides a connection between the Digitizer and the protective
earth of the mains. Do not remove this connection, because this
will have a negative influence on the leakage current.
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Power On
Power Off
Note that the power cord has to be disconnected from the wall
outlet in order to disconnect the unit entirely from the mains.
Precautions for use in USA only:
Make sure that the circuit is single-phase center-tapped, if the
Digitizer is connected to a 240 V/60 Hz source instead of a
120 V/60 Hz source.
• You can hurt your fingers if they are caught between the Centricity™ CR
compatible cassette and the edge of the input slot. Insert the cassette in the
input buffer as described in
keep your fingers clear of the input slot. As soon as the Centricity™ MP3510
takes in the casse tte, release it.
‘Reading an image plate’
on page28. At all times,
TÜV safety issues
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Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be
certified according to the respective IEC standards (e.g. IEC 950 for data
processing equipment and IEC 601-1 for medical equipment). Furthermore
all configurations shall comply with the valid version of the system standard
IEC 601-1-1. Everybody who connects additional equipment to the signal
input part or signal output part configures a medical system, and is therefore
responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the valid
version of the system standard IEC 601-1-1. If in doubt, consult your local
service organization.
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Safety instructions for las er prod uc ts
The Centricity™ MP3510 is a Class 1 Laser Product. It us es a 2x50 mW laser
diode, classification class IIIb.
Under normal operating conditions - when both doors are closed - there can
be no laser radiation outside the Centricity™ MP3510. It is nonetheless
imperative that the local radiation safety regulations regarding the protection
of staff against scattered radiation are complied with, if the Centricity™
MP3510 is located in the immediate vicinity of an X-ray room.
Open the front left and right door only to solve cassette or image plate jams.
When you open either of the doors, the power supply of all critical
components is switched off automatically as a precaution.
User interventions other tha n tho se described in this manual can be
hazardous with regard to laser radiation.
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Safety compliance
The Centricity™ MP3510 complies with:
• the general safety regulations EN 60950, IEC 601-1-1:1992, UL 2601 and
CSA C22.2 No. 0 and IEC 601-1;
• the laser safety regulations EN 60825, DHHS/FDA 21 CFR, Parts 1040.10 and
1040.11 and ANSI Z 136-1980.
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Operating modes
The Centricity™ MP3510 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 ;
• Re-erasing an image plate.
A normal image plate is read automatically after it is placed in the Centric ity™
MP3510 input buffer; the other functions of the operator mode can be
accessed via the keypad. All functions of the operator mode are described in
Chapter 2, ‘Basic operation (‘Operator mode’)’
Key-operator mode
The key-operator mode groups advanced functions which are aimed at
technicians.
The key-operator mode can be accessed via the Key-operator key on the
keypad and is menu-driven. The key-operator functions are described in
Chapter 3, ‘Advanced operation (‘Key-operator mode’)’
.
.
Service mode
The service mode functions are reserved for trained service personnel. They
are password protected.
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The user interface
Main components of the Digit iz er
Cassette
output buffer
Keypad
with display
Service connector
Status indicator
Cassette
input buffer
Main switch
The main components of the Centricity™ MP3510 are:
n Cassette input buffer
The cassette input buffer accepts up to 10 cassettes - even of different sizes for digitizing and up to 9 cassettes for erasure.
n Keypad
As the handling of the cassettes is fully automated, normal operation is a
zero-button operation. The keys on the keypad are only used to activate
special functions such as reading an emergency image plate or erasing an
image plate.
n Status indicator
A light indicates the status of the Centricity™ MP3510.
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n Cassette output buffer
The cassette output buffer receives cassettes which have been handled by
the Digitizer.
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The control panel
The control panel of the Centricity™ MP3510 consists of a backlit LCD
display and 10 keys.
As the handling of the cassettes is fully automated, normal operation is a
zero-button operation. Only when you are performing special functions or in
the event of problems (e.g. a cassette or image plate jam), will you need the
keys.
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The keypad
Special functions can be accessed via the keypad. The keypad features the
following keys:
Emergency
key
Erase key
Key-operator
key
Service key
Escape key
Confirm key
Up key
To give an image the st atus ‘ emerge ncy’ whe n it i s
sent to the image processing station.
To erase images without digitizing them.
This must be done if:
• an image plate h as no t been u sed for mo re than
3days;
• an image plate has been exposed to an
exceptionally high X-ray dose.
To access advanced functions (‘key-operator
functions’).
To access service-level functions.
Reserved for trained service personnel.
To quit the current function or exit a menu without
saving modifications.
In key-operator mode:
• to select a menu.
• to accept an entry in a menu and go back to
operator mode.
• To move the cursor to the previous entry field.
• To scroll upwards.
• To increment the number in a numeric entry
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Down key
• To move the cursor to the next entry field.
• To scroll downwards.
• To decrement the number in a numeric entry
field.
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Left key
Right key
• To scroll backwards throug h multiple choices
within a field.
• To move the entry position in a numerical entry
field from right to left.
• To toggle between values in a field.
• To scroll forwards through multiple choices
within a field.
• To move the entry position in a numerical entry
field from left to right.
• To toggle between values in a field.
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The display
The Centricity™ MP3510 control panel has a backlit LCD display with 8 lines
of 40 characters each. Its lay-out depends on the operating mode.
n In operator mode, the display has dedicated areas for specific information:
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1
Set-up STATUS
8.1
Patient_Last_Name Sub_Exam
8.2
Patient_Last_Name Sub_Exam
8.3
Patient_Last_Name Sub_Exam
Station Name ERROR
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Set-up of image processing st a tio n:
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1ST MESSAGE
2nd Message
3
OPERATION MODE
• [blank]: Default image processing station selected.
• Off line: T r ans mis sio n t o all image proc es sing stations disabled.
• [process.station] not ready: Image processing station not available.
• [process.station] rerouted: Images rerouted to other image processing
station.
2 Type of message
3 Extra comment or action to take
4 System status :
• READY: The Centricity™ MP3510 is ready for operation.
• BUSY: The Centricity™ MP3510 is busy with scanning or erasing.
• ERROR: An error has occurred. Refer to
maintenance and troubleshooting’
Chapter 4, ‘Preventive
.
• LOCKED: id.
• WARNING: id.
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Operation mode:
• [blank]: Normal operation mode.
• EMERGENCY: Emergency function for image plates with ID data.
• ERASURE: Re-erasure function.
Error status: service code (SERVICE XXXXX) or error code (CODE
6
XXXXX)
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Station name of the Centricity™ MP3510
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Identifier of image plate being treated:
8.1
After image ID data is read;
8.2
During scanning of image plate and transmittal of image data;
8.3
During transmittal of image data to image processing station.
If the system has been idle for 5 minutes, the backlit LCD display dims. The
display lightens if:
• The display message changes, e.g. if the Digitizer receives a message from the
image processing station.
• You place a cassette in the input buffer.
• You press a key on the keypad.
n In key-operator mode, operation is menu driven. The menu displays the
key-operator functions, the active keys, and the service code.
Queue management
Digitizer set-up
Date and Time
1
Send test image
System info
Install
Save confi gu r ation
Fast preview
1
Key-operator functions
2
Active keys
3
Service code
KEY -OPERATOR
MENU
: quit
: ok
: select
SERVICE XXXXX
2
3
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The status indicat or
The light at the top of the Centricity™ MP3510 indicates the status of the
Centricity™ MP3510.
Color
Green
Red
Constant/
Flashing
Constant
Flashing
Constant
Flashing
Status Action
Ready. Proceed.
Busy (treating image
plate).
Proceed.
• Check display for messages.
Error.
• Refer to
in case of malfunction’
page
• Locked or warning.
• Power on/self-test
in progress.
• Key-operator mode.
• Service mode.
• Centricity™
• Check display for messages.
• Refer to
in case of malfunction’
page
MP3510 not
connected to i mage
processing device.
‘General procedure
77
.
‘General procedure
77
.
on
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Audio signa ls
The Centricity™ MP3510 gives status information via beeps. The length of
the beep indicates the response of the system to a key command.
• A short beep means that Centricity™ MP3510 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
Centricity™ MP3510 has rejected the key command.
• An interval beep accompanies an error, locked or warning message. Refer to
Chapter 4, ‘Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting’
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Switching on t h e Centricity™ MP3510
Before switching on
Make sure that the following conditions are met before you switch the
Centricity™ MP3510 on:
• A service technician has appropriately connected the Centricity™ MP3510 and
has carried out a perfor m ance test.
• You have read the safety precautions at the beginni ng of this manual and you
will observe them while work ing with the Centricity™ MP3510.
• You are acquainted with the basic functions of the Di gitizer.
Switching on the Centricity™ MP3510
Locate the main switch and place it in position ‘ON’.
After the Digitizer has been switched on, the fol lowing screen is displayed:
WAIT
Self test proceeding
The Centricity™ MP3510 executes a self-test, ini ti a lizes all the Digitize r
components, goes through a start-up procedure and checks for cassettes, image
plates and images still to be transmitted in the image queue. During this stage, the
status indicat or is red and flashing.
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If the Centrici ty™ MP35 10 has comp lete d the sel f-tes t succ essful ly, the Centricity™
MP3510 enters the oper ator mode and displays the main operator screen:
READY
MP3510
The status indicator is constant green. The Centricity™ MP3510 i s ready for use.
v
If the Centricity™ MP3510 displays:
ERROR
Self test failed
SERVICE XXXXX
An error has occurred during the self-test. Refer to Chapter 4, ‘Preventive
maintenance and troubleshooting’.
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Switching off the Centricity™ MP3510
Before switching off
Check that the Centricity™ MP3510 is not scanning an image plate. If the
Centricity™ MP3510 is scanning an image plate, the status indicator at the
top of the machine is green and flashing.
Switching off
It is recommended to switch off the Centricity™ MP3510 at the end of the
day.
Only switch off the Centricity™ MP3510 if you do not intend to digitize
emergency image plat es over night . Swi tchin g on t he Cent ricit y™ MP 3510
takes a few minutes. Du ring this time emergency di gitizing is not
possible!
Place the main switch in position ‘OFF’.
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Resetting the Digitizer
In exceptional circumstances you may be prompted to reset the Centricity™
MP3510 - either by a message on the keypad or as part of a troubleshooting
procedure in this manual.
Never reset the Digitizer to solve a plate or cassette jam . If you would do
so, the plate inside the Digitiz er might get damaged. In case of a plat e or
cassette jam, always foll ow the procedures describe d in Chapter 4,
‘Preventive maintenance and troublesh oot ing’ .
To reset the Digitizer:
1 Locate the main switch and place it in position ‘OFF’.
2 Wait 30 seconds.
3 Place the main switch in position ‘ON’.
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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 erase an image plate to
prevent ghost images caused by previous exposures or by
scattered radiation. These functions are available in
operator mode.
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q Reading an image plate
q Reading an emergency image plate
q Re-erasing an image plate
Reading an image plate
The main function of the Centricity™ MP3510 is digitizing image plates and
transmitting the digital image data to the preview station and the image
processing station.
To read one or more image plates:
1 Make sure the cassette has been properly identified via the ID Station.
Refer to the User manual of the ID Software.
2 Check that the Centricity™ MP3510 is ready for operation:
• the Centricity™ MP3510 mu st di splay the oper at or scr een wi th ‘R eady’ or ‘B usy ’
status.
QS not ready READY
MP3510
Status field
• the status indicator at the top of the Centricity™ MP3510 must be constant or
flashing green.
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The Centricity™ MP3510 is operational if the status field equals
‘READY’, even if status messages of the destination are s hown (e.g. ‘ QS
not ready’).
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