Idexx EquiView Operator's Manual
IDEXX EquiView
Digital Radiography System
Operator’s Guide
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Contents
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................1
Overview ................................................................................................................................................1
Components ..........................................................................................................................................1
Safety ...........................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ....................................................................................................................................2
Mechanical Safety .................................................................................................................................2
Setting Up the EquiView® Digital Radiography System ............................................................3
Initial Installation ...................................................................................................................................3
Taking Images..............................................................................................................................6
Selecting an Existing Record ...............................................................................................................6
Adding a New Record ...........................................................................................................................6
Setting Up an Exam ...............................................................................................................................7
Taking Xrays ..........................................................................................................................................8
Skipping an Image ..............................................................................................................................10
Reshooting an Image ..........................................................................................................................10
Taking Additional Images....................................................................................................................10
Reviewing Images ...............................................................................................................................11
Viewing Images .........................................................................................................................12
Manipulating Images .................................................................................................................14
Dynamic Views ...................................................................................................................................14
Printing Images .........................................................................................................................17
Printer Settings....................................................................................................................................17
Preview Mode ......................................................................................................................................17
Exporting Images and Creating CDs ........................................................................................18
Exporting Images ................................................................................................................................18
Creating a Patient CD..........................................................................................................................18
Viewing the Patient CD Images ..........................................................................................................19
System Backup ..........................................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................21
Cleaning and Maintenance .......................................................................................................22
Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................................22
Disinfecting ..........................................................................................................................................22
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................22
Inspections ..........................................................................................................................................23
Transportation and Storage ......................................................................................................24
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................25
Technical Specifications ...........................................................................................................26
Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................26
Electrical Data .....................................................................................................................................26
Environmental Conditions ..................................................................................................................26
Computer Specifications ....................................................................................................................27
Appendix A—List of Shortcuts .................................................................................................28
Appendix B—Technique Chart..................................................................................................29
Getting Started
Overview
The IDEXX EquiView® Digital Radiography System is a high-resolution digital X-ray system that
generates X-ray images without films and chemistry. The digital X-ray plate is exposed by a diagnostic
X-ray apparatus and the X rays are then directly converted into electrical signals. These signals are
read by the X-ray generator and then converted into images by the EquiView software and displayed
on the monitor.
The images created by the EquiView software allow you to view both bone and soft tissue structures
in one image with one single exposure. You can easily view and enhance relevant areas and
structures for diagnosis. In addition, areas of an image can be enlarged up to three times without
significant pixelization.
Radiography System
diagnostic purposes.
Components
The basic components for the IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography System consist of a computer,
a digital X-ray plate, two switch boxes, a trigger, and a remote control. These components form a
compact system for taking, processing, and archiving digital X-ray images.
Computer
The portable, Microsoft® Windows®-compatible computer
runs the
archive the image files created from the digital X-ray plate.
EquiView software, which
Because of the high quality of the monitor, the
IDEXX EquiView Digital
is suitable for mobile application as a digital X-ray computer as well as for
lets you view, manage, and
Digital X-ray Plate
The digital X-ray plate is an ultracompact, portable plate
for use in place of a regular film cassette, and can be used
with any X-ray source generally available
(portable sources
should have a high-frequency, full-wave rectification
(e.g., Gierth 80 HF ultralight)
.
The plate generates digital X-ray images without
using X-ray film or foil. The X rays are converted
directly into an image and displayed on the
Cable
computer. The direct conversion of the X rays into
electrical signals without the use of a scintillator
absorbs less energy, thereby reducing blurring.
As a result, the various structures are better
differentiated so that images are sharper and
provide greater detail.
The plate’s active imaging
surface is 20 x 25 cm (8 in x 10 in).
Switch Boxes
The switch box is the interface between your
X-ray generator and the IDEXX EquiView Digital
Radiography System computer. There are two
switch boxes—one for the manual trigger setup
and one for the remote control setup. Be sure
you are using the correct switch box for your
desired setup.
Digital X-ray plate
Manual trigger switch box Remote control switch box
Computer and monitor
Carrying
handle
Active
imaging
surface
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Safety
This operator’s guide is an integral part of the EquiView Digital Radiography System. Keep it close
to the system for ready reference. Observance of the instructions contained herein is a precondition
for the use of the system for the intended purpose and for its correct operation. The system may be
operated only by personnel who have the necessary knowledge and have been instructed in its use.
Operator safety and trouble-free operation of the system are only ensured if use is made of original
equipment parts. Moreover, only those accessories may be used that are specified herein or that
have been expressly approved and released by IDEXX. IDEXX cannot guarantee the safety or proper
functioning of this system if parts or accessories are used that are not supplied by IDEXX. All claims
for damages, caused by the use of parts and accessories not supplied by IDEXX, are excluded.
The safety features of the EquiView Digital Radiography System are only ensured if the following
points are adhered to:
• You may not use the system if it has any electrical or mechanical defects. This applies in
particular to display, warning, and alarm equipment.
• If you want to connect the device to other devices, components, or assemblies, other than
those described in the Accessories section, and if a hazard-free combination with these
devices, components, or assemblies cannot be deduced from the technical data, you must
consult the respective manufacturer to ensure that the safety of the patient, the operating
personnel, and the environment are not affected by this intended combination.
• IDEXX is responsible for the safety features of its products only if servicing, maintenance and
modifications have been carried out by IDEXX or by a person expressly authorized for this
purpose by IDEXX.
• Like all technical devices, the EquiView Digital Radiography System needs proper operation,
regular maintenance, and care as described in the Maintenance section.
• If you use the system incorrectly or if you neglect to carry out proper maintenance, IDEXX
cannot be held responsible for resulting errors, damage, or injuries.
• Safety circuits may neither be removed nor modified.
• You are only allowed to remove or open parts of the case as instructed to do so within this
operator’s guide.
Electrical Safety
• You must not operate this device in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Cleaning agents, disinfectants, flammable anesthetic material, skin cleaners, oxygen and
some coupling agents, even when used on the patients, can form explosive gas mixtures.
DO NOT OPERATE THE DEVICE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS!
Mechanical Safety
• Ensure that the patient is suitably restrained in accordance with accepted standards for
administration of treatment.
• This is a portable, mobile device. Carry it carefully.
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Setting Up the IDEXX EquiView® Digital Radiography System
Ensure that all components are present. Keep the packing materials in a dry place in case you need
them later.
CAUTION: The room temperature must not drop below 5°C (40°F) and must not rise above 35°C
(95°F). There is a risk that the active layer of the digital X-ray plate can be destroyed.
CAUTION: When the EquiView Digital Radiography System is taken out of a cold environment and
put into a warm room, condensation may form. In this case, the equipment must not be connected
to an electrical source because there is a risk of damage. Wait until the EquiView Digital Radiography
System has warmed up to the ambient temperature and condensation has completely dried. This
may take several hours.
The initial installation may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel.
Initial Installation
You can configure your EquiView Digital
Radiography System to use a manual
trigger or a remote control to take X rays.
Decide which configuration you prefer
before beginning the initial installation.
Data
cable
Connect
the
trigger
cable
here
Connect
the power
cord here
Connect
the digital
X-ray plate
data cable
here
Digital
X-ray plate
to computer
video card
Trigger
to
computer
Trigger cable
Switch box for
manual trigger
X-ray cable
to X-ray generator
Computer connections for the manual trigger
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Component connections for the manual trigger
Connect
the power
cord here
Connect
the digital
X-ray plate
data cable
here
Data
cable
Digital
X-ray plate
to computer video card
X-ray cable
Trigger
Switch box for
remote control
to X-ray generator
Computer connections for the remote control
Connecting the Components
1. Connect the digital X-ray plate to the computer’s video card with the data cable provided.
NOTE: Use only the data cable provided with the EquiView Digital Radiography System.
2.
Connect your X-ray generator to the switch box’s “X-ray gen” socket with the X-ray cable.
NOTE: There are two switch boxes—one for the manual trigger configuration and one for the
remote control configuration. Be sure you are using the correct switch box for your desired
configuration.
3.
Connect the trigger to the switch box’s “Hand s/w” socket.
4. For the manual trigger configuration, use the trigger cable to connect the switch box’s
“detector” socket to the computer.
5. Turn the switch box to the “on” position.
6. Connect the power cord to the computer and then to an appropriate electrical source, and
turn on the computer.
TIP: When using extension cords for your X-ray generator, make sure you use heavy duty,
large-core diameter cords because this will reduce the losses that long power cords incur.
These losses significantly affect the output of X-ray generators. Ideally, always use the
shortest cord possible for the X-ray generator.
Component connections for the remote control
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Using the Software
1. Open the IDEXX EquiView Digital Radiography software by double-clicking the desktop icon.
2. In the dialog box that appears, enter your user ID and the registration key for the software
(indicated on the software disc).
3. On the initial screen of the software, there are two options.
Initial screen
The Take Images option lets you select or add a patient and then take X rays.
The View Images option lets you review stored images, create a patient CD, export images,
or print images.
4. To begin, click Take Images. The Find Horse screen appears. The information you enter
here will appear on the X-ray images and on the patient CDs.
Find Horse screen
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