Centricity™ SP100
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1. READY Status field SP100 e the status indicator at the top of the Centricity SP100 must be green and be lit constantly K2 The Centricity SP100 is operational if the status field equals READY even if status messages of the destination are shown e g QS not ready 2 Press the appropriate emergency button at the front of the Centricity SP100 The emergency button determines the speed class i e the sensitivity which will be used to digitize the image plate For digitizing unidentified emergency images of the trunk For digitizing unidentified emergency images of the limbs The button which you have pressed will be lit and the display will read READY EMERG BUTTON WARNING Please enter unidentified cassette SP100 A The emergency status will only be assigned to the first image plate which you insert in the Centricity SP100 cassette slot after pressing the emergency button 33 5051A EN 20020912 Insert the cassette containing the emergency image plate into the cassette slot as shown below Make sure to insert the cassette with the hinge 1 at the top and the locking mechanism 2 at the bottom The image plate will be digitized using the speed class i e the sensitivity corresponding to the emergency button as defined during configuration When the Centricity SP100 has treated the emergency image plate it displays the op2. ERASURE LAMP X Y Z DEFECTIVE complete IP is not erased Status field ERROR Error field CODE XXXXX 1 Remove right side panel ees a 2 Put plate back Refer to Solving mags plate IP JAM into cassette and cassette jams on page 104 i of the Reference manual 3 Close right side panel Status field WARNING MESSAGE 1 Message 2 Action e Press Confirm key Press to e Refer to Replacing the erasure lamps on page 96 of the Reference manual SCANNER WARNING Possible bad image press m e Press Confirm key e Contact your local service organization PPNAME NOT READY Please check and press e Check image processing station If image processing station is ready press Confirm key CORRUPTED MESSAGE IN QUEUE Please press and check queue e Press Confirm key e Refer to Consulting the image transmission queue Queue management on page 48 of the Reference manual UNKNOWN DESTINATION PPNAME Please press and check queue e Press Confirm key e Refer to Consulting the image transmission queue Queue management on page 48 of the Reference manual 5051A EN 20020912 51 Status field WARNING MESSAGE 1 Message 2 Action e Press Confirm key English ERROR WHILE Default i cere efault language is EE LOADING LANGUAGE used please press PaSa CONTEI SAPIY FILE A If the problem persists
3. contact your local service organization PARTLY SCANNED IP Possible loss of Press Confirm key DETECTED image press e Check image at destination Status field LOCKED MESSAGE 1 Message 2 Action IP NOT Press mand eiase Press Confirm key SUFFICIENTLY again Refer to Re erasing an ERASED image plate on page 38 EMPTY CASSETTE Press to get cassette Press Confirm key Remove cassette Insert cassette containing image plate CASSETTE WRITE ERROR Press to get cassette Press Confirm key Remove cassette Use another cassette If problem persists with other cassettes contact your local service organization WRONG CASSETTE Press M and remove cassette Press Confirm key Remove cassette Insert correct cassette in the right way CASSETTE IDENTIFICATION ERROR Press m remove and identify Press Confirm key Remove cassette Re identify cassette Re insert cassette 52 5051A EN 20020912 Status field LOCKED MESSAGE 1 Message 2 Action CASSETTE READ WRITE ERROR Press remove and try again Press Confirm key Remove cassette Re insert cassette If problem persists initialize and identify cassette via ID Station If problem persists with other cassettes contact your local service organization CASSETTE NOT Press remove Press Confirm key Remove cassette IDENT
4. 5051A EN 20020912 Re erasing image plates with status to be erased To re erase an image plate which you have given the status to be erased via the ID station 1 Check that the Centricity SP100 is ready for operation e the Centricity SP100 must display the operator main screen with Ready status e g READY Status SP100 e the status indicator at the top of the Centricity SP100 must be green and be lit constantly 2 Insert the cassette into the cassette slot The Centricity SP100 will automatically erase the image plate The display will read BUSY ERASING When the Centricity SP100 has erased the image plate it displays the operator main screen 3 Remove the cassette from the cassette slot 41 5051A EN 20020912 Reading the identification data of a cassette Dedicated configuration only In the dedicated configuration the identification data stored in the memory chip of the cassette can be read via the Centricity SP100 To read the identification data of a cassette 1 Check that the Centricity SP100 is ready for operation e the Centricity SP100 must display the operator main screen with Ready status e g Status field QS not ready READY TH e the status indicator at the top of the Centricity SP100 must be green and be lit constantly The Centricity SP100 is operational if the status field equals RE
5. SP100 can digitize the image plate while you are entering the identification data via the ID Station To read an image plate Check that the Centricity SP100 is ready for operation e the Centricity SP100 must display the operator main screen with Ready status e g Status field Qs not ready READY ce e the status indicator at the top of the Centricity SP100 must be green and be lit constantly The Centricity SP100 is operational if the status field equals READY even if status messages of the destination are shown e g QS not ready Press the appropriate emergency button at the front of the Centricity SP100 The emergency button determines the speed class i e the sensitivity which will be used to digitize the image plate For digitizing images of the trunk For digitizing images of the limbs The button which you have pressed will be lit and the display will read BUSY DIRECT ID IDENTIFY AT ID STATION or press to use emergency data SP100 5051A EN 20020912 3 Insert the cassette containing the image plate into the cassette slot of the Centricity SP100 as shown below Make sure to insert the cassette with the hinge 1 at the top and the locking mechanism 2 at the bottom The Centricity SP100 starts digitizing the image plate You can enter the identification data refer to step 4 While
6. Centricity SP100 features The Centricity SP100 is a Digitizer for image plates retaining latent X ray images It has been developed for GEMS mM The Centricity SP100 accepts one cassette containing one image plate at a time The Centricity SP100 e takes the cassette containing the image plate from the cassette slot e removes the image plate from the cassette e scans the image plate e converts the information of the latent image to digital data e transmits the image data to the preview station e erases the image plate and re inserts it into the cassette e gives the cassette ID data the status erased e returns the cassette e transmits the digital image data to an image processing station destination E The Centricity SP100 permits assigning the status emergency to an image An emergency image will be given priority by the image processing station E The Centricity SP100 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 E If the Centricity SP100 is dedicated to one ID Station additional features are available e quickly identifying cassettes without the need for an ID Tablet e reading the identification data of a cassette e initializing a cassette i e changing the image plate type mM The Pathspeed CR Digitizers Paths
7. V 60 Hz configuration USA max 1440 W e 100 V 60 Hz Japan max 1500 W Environmental requirements Room temperature 15 C 30 C Maximum temperature change 0 5 C min Relative humidity 10 75 Magnetic field Dynamic compliant with EN 61000 4 8 Level 5 Sunlight exposure not to be operated in full sunlight Warming up time Cold start fully operational after max 30 min Warm start fully operational after self test if not switched off for more than 3 min after 30 min operation Cassette format corresponding IP format 24 x 18 cm 238 x 178 mm 30 x 24 cm 298 x 238 mm 35 x 35 cm 354 x 354 mm 35 x 43 cm 354 x 430 mm 30 x 15 cm 298 x 148 mm 12 x 10 303 x 252 mm 10 x 8 252 x 201 mm 5051A EN 20020912 57 58 Physical emissions Noise emission Sound power level according to ISO 7779 e During scanning max 65 dB A e Standby max 45 dB A Radio frequency emission according to EN 55022 1997 Class B and FCC Part 15 Subchapter B Class A Heat emission During scanning max 1610 W e Standby 230 W Performance Throughput 25 plates h depends on size End of Life Estimated product life if regularly serviced and maintained according to GEMS instructions 7 yrs 5051A EN 20020912 5051A EN 20020912 Made in Belgium Published by GE Medical Systems Inf
8. e Remove floppy Wrong or missing volume label Insert floppy with correct label e Press Confirm key Floppy not formatted e Remove floppy e Insert formatted floppy e Press Confirm key Floppy full e Remove floppy Insert empty formatted floppy e Press Confirm key Floppy write protected e Remove floppy e Remove write protection from floppy e Re insert floppy e Press Confirm key 5051A EN 20020912 56 Specifications Product description Type of product Digitizer Commercial name Centricity SP100 Model number 5155 205 Manufactured for GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Labelling CE 93 42 EEC Medical Devices Europe UL UL 1950 CSA 22 2 No 950 North America CUL North America Dimensions Length at cassette slot 730 mm Length at foot 700 mm Width 450 mm Height 1408 mm Weight Unpacked 215 kg Electrical connection Operating voltage Europe 230 V 10 USA 120 V 6 10 Japan 100 V 10 Mains fuse protection Europe 16 A slow blow USA amp Japan 15 A slow blow Mains frequency 50 60 Hz 5051A EN 20020912 Power consumption Standby e 230 V 50 Hz configuration 230 W e USA 120 V 60 Hz configuration 216 W e Japan 100 V 60 Hz 220 W During operation e 230 V 50 Hz configuration max 1610 W e 120
9. the status field equals READY even if status messages of the destination are shown e g QS not ready 31 5051A EN 20020912 3 Press the Emergency key on the keypad a The display will read a READY EMERGENCY WARNING Next cassette gets emergency status T A The emergency status will only be assigned to the first image plate which you insert into the Centricity SP100 cassette slot after pressing the Emergency key 4 Insert the cassette containing the emergency image plate into the cassette slot as shown below Make sure to insert the cassette with the hinge 1 at the top and the locking mechanism 2 at the bottom When the Centricity SP100 has treated the emergency image plate it displays the operator main screen The image processing station will give the emergency image priority over the other images in the image processing queue If you do not enter a cassette within 1 minute after pressing the Emergency key or if you enter a cassette without ID data the Centricity SP100 will quit the emergency function and return to the operator main screen 5 Remove the cassette from the cassette slot 5051A EN 20020912 Reading emergency image plates without ID data To read an emergency image plate without ID data 1 Check that the Centricity SP100 is ready for operation e the Centricity SP100 must display the operator main screen with Ready status e g
10. 0 is ready for operation e the Centricity SP100 must display the operator main screen with Ready status e g Status A READY wae e the status indicator at the top of the Centricity SP100 must be green and be lit constantly 2 Press the Erase key on the keypad iia 38 5051A EN 20020912 The display will read READY ERASURE WARNING The next cassette will be erased Put cassette in slot or press EJ to quit Insert the cassette into the cassette slot While erasing the Centricity SP100 will still display the above screen When the Centricity SP100 has erased the image plate it displays the operator main screen A Warning If the above screen is not displayed but the display reads LOCKED ERASURE ERASE PATIENT NAME Press to erase or amp to scan You have entered a cassette with ID data not having the status erased You now have the choice either cancel erasing or erase the image plate To cancel erasing and make a regular scan press the Escape key 5051A EN 20020912 40 To erase the image plate press the Confirm key A While erasing the Centricity SP100 will display s READY ERASURE WARNING The next cassette will be erased Put cassette in slot or press EJ to quit When the Centricity SP100 has erased the image plate it displays the operator main screen 4 Remove the cassette from the cassette slot
11. ADY even if status messages of the destination are shown e g QS not ready 2 Inthe ID Software on the ID Station select the mode for reading cassettes Refer to the User manual of the ID Software The display of the Centricity SP100 will read BUSY DIRECT ID READ CASSETTE MODE Enter cassette or press E to cancel SP100 42 5051A EN 20020912 3 Insert the cassette containing the image plate into the cassette slot of the Centricity SP100 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 the Centricity SP100 reads the identification data from the cassette chip the status indicator at the top of the machine is red and flashing The identification data will be displayed on the ID Station Subsequently the Centricity SP100 returns the cassette to the cassette slot and displays the operator main screen 4 Remove the cassette from the cassette slot 43 5051A EN 20020912 Changing the image plate type Dedicated configuration only If you use new generation Centricity CR compatible phosphor plates the cassettes containing the plates must first be initialized The new generation of plates can be identified by the plate type and the initializing code printed on the back e g MD 30 19 If you purchased cassettes already containing Centricity CR compatible phosphor plates the cassett
12. Centricity SP100 User manual GE Medical Systems Information Technologies 2002 No parts of this document may be reproduced copied adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of GE Medical Systems Information Technologies GE Medical Systems Information Technologies makes no warranties or representation expressed or implied with respect to the accuracy completeness or usefulness of the information contained in this document and specifically disclaims warranties of suitability for any particular purpose GE Medical Systems Information Technologies shall under no circumstances be liable for any damage arising from the use or inability to use any information apparatus method or process disclosed in this document GE Medical Systems Information Technologies reserves the right to make changes to this document without prior notice GE Medical Systems Information Technologies 8200 W Tower Avenue Milwaukee WI 53223 USA GE Medical Systems Information Technologies GmbH Munzinger Strasse 3 D 79111 Freiburg Germany Centricity SP100 is a trademark of GE Medical Systems Information Technologies USA GEMS and the GE signature are trademarks of General Electronics Company USA 5051A EN 20020912 Table of contents Chapter 1 Introducing the Centricity SP100 000 ce eeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeed 5 Centricity SP 100 Tea ne ss orici ai EA Eaei 6 Safely WEIS UII Eas conina a
13. ID Tablet The identification data are transmitted from the ID Station to the Digitizer via the network The dedicated configuration reduces the time required for identifying and scanning a cassette because both actions can be performed simultaneously Centricity SP100 ID Station without ID Tablet Dedicated configuration In the dedicated configuration you can still use the Centricity SP100 to digitize cassettes which have been identified on other ID Stations 11 5051A EN 20020912 12 The user interface The Centricity SP100 has three operation modes e the operator mode for basic operation e the key operator mode for advanced operation e the service mode reserved for trained service personnel The functions of the operator mode are described in Chapter 2 Basic operation Operator mode An overview of the functions of the key operator mode is given in Survey of advanced functions Key operator mode on page 48 For detailed information on the key operator mode refer to the Centricity SP100 Reference manual The Centricity SP100 interfaces with the user via e a keypad and a display e a status indicator e emergency buttons e audio signals 1 Status indicator anoa npea S 7 2 Emergency buttons Keypad and display 5051A EN 20020912 The keypad m m a se 2N O
14. IFIED and identify Identify cassette e Re insert cassette e Press Confirm key to treat 24 x 30 cm image plate 24 X 30 CM p t t without calibration or press CALIBRATION ress M lo accep Cancel key to treat cassettes MISSING oe with other formats Contact your local service organization SERVICE MODE Please wait Wait CASSETTE SLOT BLOCKED Remove cassette press Remove cassette Remove obstructing objects Press Confirm key IMAGE QUEUE FULL Check queue Refer to Consulting the image transmission queue Queue management on page 48 of the Reference manual Check that the Centricity SP100 is not off line Refer to The display on page 15 5051A EN 20020912 53 54 Status field LOCKED MESSAGE 1 Message 2 Action e Press Confirm key Remove cassette UNKNOWN Press remove Identify cassette DESTINATION Sheer apie identif j i PPNAME y e Re insert cassette e Check the configuration of the system RIGHT SIDE PANEL NOT CLOSED Close right side panel Close the right side panel UNKNOWN IP TYPE Press m remove cassette call Service e Press Confirm key Remove cassette e Contact your local service organization EMERGENCY DATA NOT DEFINED Emergency keys disabled press e Press Confirm key e Contact your local service organization Errors when handling diskettes Error Action
15. S NG The Centricity SP100 keypad features the following keys To give an image the status emergency when it is Cont oe sent to the image processing station os y This key can only be used for cassettes with ID data To erase images without digitizing them This must be done if siz j 5 Erase key o plate has not been used for more than an image plate has been exposed to an exceptionally high X ray dose ae To access advanced functions key operator P functions key vA Service ke To access service level functions Y Reserved for trained service personnel Escape ke To quit the current function or exit a menu without X P y saving modifications In key operator mode GConrinnkey to select a menu e to accept an entry in a menu and go back to operator mode 5051A EN 20020912 14 Up key To move the cursor to the previous entry field To scroll upwards To increment the number in a numeric entry field Down key To move the cursor to the next entry field To scroll downwards To decrement the number in a numeric entry field Left key To scroll backwards through 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 D O 8G Right key To scroll forwards through multiple choices within a field To move the entry position in a num
16. a E E E ENAERE 7 S CINTA RE a r a aa a aa a aa Ea aa a a aia 8 Operaio NANI i ona io aa a aa ae Aa di aN 9 COUT PUN aos as aa a raaa a raaa 10 Theu er MENA E air a aE aaa EER sattias 12 Switching On the Conticity SP10 ndrrimin niaii 20 Switching off the Centricity SP10G cccciccccscdeeeccccnesssccneeesesueeaedecsuensaacecedensnecens 22 Chapter 2 Basic operation Operator mode 23 E E E ove cams E E et tached ae hiatesiegen tice 24 Reading an immage PA iip ar A R a a vase iadesdbadsadsejacsmares 25 Reading an emergency image plate ssssssssssssssssrererersresssesssesesesesesesererenerenene 31 Re erashg an mage plata inon E E A 38 Reading the identification data of a cassette Dedicated configuration only 42 Changing the image plate type Dedicated configuration only eeseceeeeseees 44 Chapter 3 Advanced operation Key operator mode cceeeeeeneees 47 Survey of advanced functions Key operator MOde ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 48 Checking the image Quality cisci insien E 49 Troubleshooting Chetki iiin aaa 50 Appendix A Equipment information sheet c cc ccceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeenieeeeeeaae 55 SS 5051A EN 20020912 5051A EN 20020912 Centricity SP100 features Safety precautions Safety compliance Operating modes Configurations The user interface Switching on the Centricity SP100 Switching off the Centricity SP100
17. ction DIRECT ID Operation in dedicated configuration Error status service code SERVICE XXXXX or error code CODE XXXXX 7 Station name of the Centricity SP100 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 The operator main screen is a READY eat 5051A EN 20020912 When the Centricity SP100 is treating an image plate it displays 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 Queue management KEY OPERATOR gt Digitizer set up MENU Date and Time aro 1 Send test image x i quit S ok 2 ystem info O D select Install Save configuration Fast preview SERVICE XXXXX 7 3 1 Key operator functions 2 Active keys 3 Service code in operator mode and in key operator mode both informational and warning messages can be displayed Informational messages are displayed as black text against a white background warning messages are displayed in reverse mode 5051A EN 20020912 18 The status indicator The light at the top of the Centricity SP100 indicates the status of the Centricity SP100 Color con
18. een and flashing Switching off It is recommended to switch off the Centricity SP100 at the end of the day A Only switch off the Centricity SP100 if you do not intend to digitize emergency image plates overnight Switching on the Centricity SP100 takes approximately 3 minutes During this time emergency digitizing is not possible Place the main switch in position 0 5051A EN 20020912 Workflow Reading an image plate Reading an emergency image plate Re erasing an image plate Reading the identification data of a cassette Dedicated configuration only Changing the image plate type Dedicated configuration only 24 Workflow The workflow for identifying cassettes and digitizing image plates depends on the configuration of your system In the interchangeable configuration a cassette is uniquely identified by the identification data in the cassette chip Therefore you must first identify the cassette via the ID Station with ID Tablet before you can digitize the image plate Refer to Reading an image plate in the interchangeable configuration on page 25 lt a An exception are emergency image plates which you can digitize without having identified the cassette The unidentified emergency image plate will be given default ID data Refer to Reading an emergency image plate in the interchangeable configuration on page 31 In the dedicated configuration t
19. en 5 Remove the cassette from the cassette slot A When the Centricity SP100 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 38 5051A EN 20020912 Reading an emergency image plate You may have an image plate which you wish to give priority over other image plates which are being processed by the image processing station Such image plates are referred to as emergency image plates The actual workflow depends on the configuration of your system Reading an emergency image plate in the interchangeable configuration In the interchangeable configuration you can treat either emergency image plates with ID data via the Emergency key on the keypad emergency image plates without ID data via the emergency buttons at the front of the Centricity SP100 Reading emergency image plates with ID data To read an emergency image plate with ID data 1 Make sure the cassette has been identified properly via the ID Station 2 Check that the Centricity SP100 is ready for operation e the Centricity SP100 must display the operator main screen with Ready status e g QS not ready READY Status field SP100 e the status indicator at the top of the Centricity SP100 must be green and be lit constantly The Centricity SP100 is operational if
20. erator main screen The digital image data are transmitted to the image processing station accompanied by default ID data The image processing station will give the emergency image priority over the other images in the image processing queue lt gt If you do not enter a cassette within 15 seconds after pressing the emergency button the Centricity SP100 will quit the emergency button function and return to the operator main screen To change the speed class corresponding to the emergency button contact your local service organization Remove the cassette from the cassette slot 5051A EN 20020912 Reading an emergency image plate in the dedicated configuration In the dedicated configuration you can digitize unidentified emergency image plates The digital image data will be assigned default ID data A To digitize an emergency image plate you must press the Confirm key after you have inserted the cassette refer to step 4 Image data transmission to the preview and the image processing station will be suspended until you have pressed the Confirm key To read an emergency image plate 1 Check that the Centricity SP100 is ready for operation e the Centricity SP100 must display the operator main screen with Ready status e g Status field QS not ready READY SP100 e the status indicator at the top of the Centricity SP100 must be green and be lit constantly The Centric
21. erical entry field from left to right To toggle between values in a field 5051A EN 20020912 The display The Centricity SP100 control panel has a backlit LCD display 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 1 2 3 f Set up STATUS OPERATION MODE 5 1ST MESSAG 2nd Message 8 1 Patient_Last_Name Sub_Exam 8 2 Patient_Last_Name Sub_Exam 8 3 Patient_Last_Name Sub_Exam Station Name ERROR 6 7 1 Set up of image processing station e blank Default image processing station selected Off line Transmission to all image processing stations disabled process station not ready Image processing station not available e process station rerouted Images rerouted to other image processing station 2 Type of message Extra comment or action to take 4 System status e READY The Centricity SP100 is ready for operation e BUSY The Centricity SP100 is treating an image plate e ERROR An error has occurred Refer to Troubleshooting checklist on page 50 e LOCKED id e WARNING id 5051A EN 20020912 16 5 Operation mode e blank Normal operation mode EMERGENCY Emergency function for image plates with ID data EMERGENCY BUTTON Emergency function for image plates without ID data e ERASURE Re erasure fun
22. es are ready for use If you purchased Centricity CR compatible phosphor plates or cassettes separately the cassettes must be initialized first In the dedicated configuration you can initialize cassettes via the Centricity SP100 To initialize a cassette 1 Check that the Centricity SP100 is ready for operation e the Centricity SP100 must display the operator main screen with Ready status e g Status field QS not ready READY C e the status indicator at the top of the Centricity SP100 must be green and be lit constantly The Centricity SP100 is operational if the status field equals READY even if status messages of the destination are shown e g QS not ready 5051A EN 20020912 2 3 In the ID Software on the ID Station select the mode for initializing cassettes Refer to the User manual of the ID Software The display of the Centricity SP100 will read BUSY DIRECT ID SET PLATE TYPE MODE Enter cassette or press Ej to cancel SP100 Insert the cassette containing the image plate into the cassette slot of the Centricity SP100 as shown below Make sure to insert the cassette with the hinge 1 at the top and the locking mechanism 2 at the bottom 4 Enter the initialization code in the ID Software Refer to the User manual of the ID Software While the Centricity SP100 the initializes the cassette the stat
23. he identification data are transmitted from the ID Station to the dedicated Centricity SP100 via the network Therefore the Centricity SP100 can digitize the image plate while you are entering the identification data on the ID Station Refer to Reading an image plate in the dedicated configuration on page 28 5051A EN 20020912 Reading an image plate The main function of the Centricity SP100 is digitizing image plates and transmitting the digital image data to the preview station and the image processing station The actual workflow depends on the configuration of your system Reading an image plate in the interchangeable configuration In the interchangeable configuration you must first identify the cassette via an ID Station with ID Tablet before you can digitize the image plate To read an image plate 1 Make sure the cassette has been identified properly via the ID Station 2 Check that the Centricity SP100 is ready for operation e the Centricity SP100 must display the operator main screen with Ready status e g QS not ready READY Status field SP100 e the status indicator at the top of the Centricity SP100 must be green and be lit constantly The Centricity SP100 is operational if the status field equals READY even if status messages of the destination are shown e g QS not ready 25 5051A EN 20020912 Insert the cassette containing the image plate
24. ice mode functions are reserved for trained service personnel They are password protected 5051A EN 20020912 10 Configurations The Centricity SP100 can be used in two configurations either one or more ID Stations serve a range of Digitizers or one ID Station is dedicated to one Digitizer The ID Software installed on the ID Station is slightly different depending on the configuration For more information contact your local service organization Interchangeable configuration One or more ID Stations can serve a range of Digitizers provided that each ID Station has an ID Tablet There is no physical link required between the ID Station and the Digitizer In this configuration a cassette can be identified via any of the ID Stations and subsequently be scanned using any of the Digitizers The patient demographic data and examination data are entered via the ID Station and stored in the memory chip of the Centricity CR compatible cassette via the ID Tablet As a result the identification data are linked to the cassette and any Digitizer can be used to scan the cassette The interchangeable configuration permits the flexible use of several Digitizers and ID Stations depending on the workload Centricity SP100 ID Station with ID Tablet Interchangeable configuration 5051A EN 20020912 Dedicated configuration If one ID Station is dedicated to one Digitizer cassettes can be identified without using an
25. information via beeps The length of the beep indicates the response of the system to a key command e A short beep means that Centricity SP100 has accepted the key command and is starting the operation e Along beep means that you have pressed a non active key or that the Centricity SP100 has rejected the key command e An interval beep accompanies an error locked or warning message Refer to Troubleshooting checklist on page 50 19 5051A EN 20020912 20 Switching on the Centricity SP100 1 Make sure that the setting of the voltage selector at the back of the machine matches the power supply voltage 5051A EN 20020912 The machine starts a self test which may take up to 3 minutes The following screen is displayed WAIT Self test proceeding During the self test you cannot activate any functions If the Centricity SP100 has completed the self test successfully the Centricity SP100 enters the operator mode and displays the operator main screen READY SP100 Ifthe Centricity SP100 displays ERROR Self test failed SERVICE XXXXX contact your local service organization 5051A EN 20020912 22 Switching off the Centricity SP100 Before switching off Check that the Centricity SP100 is not scanning an image plate If the Centricity SP100 is scanning an image plate the status indicator at the top of the machine is gr
26. into the cassette slot of the Centricity SP100 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 Centricity SP100 will display the following screen a BUSY Miller Chest AP ea The Centricity SP100 e reads the cassette identification data e converts the information of the latent image to digital data e if fast preview is enabled transmits the digital image data in blocks of typical 100 lines to the preview station e erases the image plate and re inserts it into the cassette gives the cassette ID data the status erased e returns the cassette e transmits the digital image data to the image processing station destination 5051A EN 20020912 When the Centricity SP100 has treated the cassette it displays the operator main screen M If the Centricity SP100 displays an error message refer to Troubleshooting checklist on page 50 4 Remove the cassette from the cassette slot A When the Centricity SP100 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 38 5051A EN 20020912 28 Reading an image plate in the dedicated configuration In the dedicated configuration the Centricity
27. ion for 87 emergency image plates 48 5051A EN 20020912 Checking the image quality The only maintenance action which you must perform is checking the image quality Refer to the Reference manual of the image processing system 5051A EN 20020912 49 Troubleshooting checklist A survey of possible problems is listed below If corrective actions are straightforward they are given below The more elaborate troubleshooting procedures are explained in detail in Chapter 4 Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of the Centricity SP100 Reference manual General errors Error Action The Centricity SP100 does not Refer to Checking the voltage supply on start up page 107 of the Reference manual Errors during operation Set up display STATUS FUNCTION MODE 1ST MESSAGE ARRAY 2nd Message Array Patient_Last_Name Sub_Exam Patient_Last_Name Sub_Exam Patient_Last_Name Sub_Exam eae Name ERROR Status field ERROR Error field SERVICE XXXXX Contact your local service organization Status field ERROR Error field CODE XXXXxX MESSAGE 1 Message 2 Action 1 Check setting of voltage selector switch on back POWER SUPPLY OUT Panel OF TOLERANCE 2 Check fuses of the machine Refer to Checking the voltage supply on page 101 of the Reference manual 3 Check supply voltage 5051A EN 20020912
28. ity SP100 is operational if the status field equals READY even if status messages of the destination are shown e g QS not ready 2 Press the appropriate emergency button at the front of the Centricity SP100 The emergency button determines the speed class i e the sensitivity which will be used to digitize the image plate For digitizing images of the trunk For digitizing images of the limbs 5051A EN 20020912 The button which you have pressed will be lit and the display will read BUSY DIRECT ID IDENTIFY AT ID STATION or press to use emergency data SP100 Insert the cassette containing the image plate into the cassette slot of the Centricity SP100 as shown below Make sure to insert the cassette with the hinge 1 at the top and the locking mechanism 2 at the bottom The Centricity SP100 starts digitizing the image plate While treating the image plate the Centricity SP100 will display the following screen a BUSY DIRECT ID IDENTIFY AT ID STATION or press m to use emergency data SP100 5051A EN 20020912 4 Press the Confirm key E7 The Centricity SP100 displays BUSY SP100 EMERGENCY Examination type SP100 If you pressed the emergency button for digitizing images of the limbs Examination type equals Extremities If you pressed the emergency button for digitizing images of the
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30. ow meticulously the operation and troubleshooting instructions in the Centricity SP100 User and Reference Manual Other actions can be hazardous Safety compliance The Centricity SP100 complies with the general safety regulations EN 60950 EN 60601 1 2 UL 1950 and CSA C22 2 No 950 the radio interference regulations EN 55022 1997 Class B and FCC 47 Part 15 Subchapter B Class A the laser safety regulations EN 60825 1 1994 and DHHS FDA 21 CFR Parts 1040 10 and 1040 11 5051A EN 20020912 Operating modes The Centricity SP100 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 e Reading an image plate e Reading an emergency image plate e Re erasing an image plate e Reading the identification data of a cassette Dedicated configuration only e Changing the image plate type Dedicated configuration only 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 of the Centricity SP100 Reference manual Service mode The serv
31. peed MP3010 Pathspeed SP1001 and Pathspeed SP100 and the Centricity CR Digitizers Centricity MP3010 Centricity SP1001 and Centricity SP100 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 5051A EN 20020912 Safety precautions General safety instructions The Centricity SP100 has been designed for scanning medical X ray image plates and should only be used for these purposes The Centricity SP100 must only be operated by qualified staff Make sure that the Centricity SP100 is constantly monitored in order to avoid inappropriate handling especially by children Only trained service personnel must make repairs Only authorized service personnel must make changes to the Centricity SP100 If there is any visible damage to the machine casing do not start nor use the Centricity SP100 If you want to connect the Centricity SP100 with other devices components or assemblies and if the technical data do not permit determining whether the combination with these devices 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 safety features Switch off the Centricity SP100 before performing any maintenance work or repairs Disconnect the Cen
32. stant Status Action Flashing Constant Ready Proceed Green nai Flashing Busy treating image Wait plate e Check display for messages Constant Error Refer to Troubleshooting checklist on page 50 e Reading identification data of Flashing a cassette Wait e Initializing a cassette Red Locked or warning e Power on self test in progress e Key operator mode e Check display for messages Flashing Service mode e Refer to Troubleshooting Centricity SP100 checklist on page 50 not connected to image processing station 5051A EN 20020912 Emergency buttons Two emergency buttons are located at the front of the Centricity SP100 The emergency buttons determine the speed class i e the sensitivity which will be used to digitize the image plate The sensitivity associated with the emergency buttons has been set during the configuration of your system For more information contact your local service organization The emergency buttons have the following labels For digitizing images of the trunk For digitizing images of the limbs E In the interchangeable configuration the emergency buttons permit you to digitize emergency image plates without ID data Mm Inthe dedicated configuration the emergency buttons permit you to digitize an image plate while you are entering the identification data via the ID Station Audio signals The Centricity SP100 gives status
33. treating the image plate the Centricity SP100 will display the following screen BUSY DIRECT ID IDENTIFY AT ID STATION or press to use emergency data SP100 The Centricity SP100 converts the information of the latent image to digital data Ifthe Centricity SP100 displays an error message refer to Chapter 3 Advanced operation Key operator mode 29 5051A EN 20020912 4 Enter the identification data via the ID Station For detailed information refer to the User manual of the Centricity CR ID Software As soon as you have entered the identification data the Centricity SP100 displays a BUSY Miller Chest AP Gz If fast preview is enabled the image data are sent to the preview station as soon as you have entered the identification data The image data are sent in blocks of typical 100 lines For more information refer to the User manual of the Centricity CR Preview Software As soon as the Centricity SP100 has digitized the entire image plate and you have entered the identification data e the Centricity SP100 erases the image plate and re inserts it into the cassette e the Centricity SP100 gives the cassette ID data the status erased e the cassette is returned to the cassette slot e the digital image data is sent to the image processing station destination When the Centricity SP100 has treated the cassette it displays the operator main scre
34. tricity SP100 from the mains before making repairs or performing any maintenance activities during which live electrical components may be exposed As is the case for all technical devices the Centricity SP100 must be operated cared for and serviced correctly If you don t operate the Centricity SP100 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 SP100 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 SP100 and that it is easily accessible e 5051A EN 20020912 If you notice conspicuous noise or smoke disconnect the Centricity SP100 immediately Check that the voltage setting of the machine matches the power supply voltage before connecting the machine to the mains Safety instructions for laser products The Centricity SP100 is a Class 1 Laser Product Under normal operating conditions when the service doors are closed there can be no laser radiation outside the Centricity SP100 Open the lower front door only to replace the erasure lamps or the fuses Open the right side panel only to solve cassette or image plate jams When you open the lower front door or the right side panel the power supply is switched off automatically as a precaution Foll
35. trunk Examination type equals Corpus When the Centricity SP100 has treated the emergency image plate it displays the operator main screen The digital image data are transmitted to the image processing station accompanied by default ID data The image processing station will give the emergency image priority over the other images in the image processing queue 5 Remove the cassette from the cassette slot 5051A EN 20020912 Re erasing an image plate At the end of a normal or emergency digitizing cycle the Centricity SP100 returns an erased image plate However in the following cases you must re erase the image plate before re using it in order to prevent ghost images from interfering with the image of interest e Ifthe image plate has not been used for more than 3 days In this case the image plate may have been exposed to stray radiation e If an image plate has been exposed to an exceptionally high X ray dose In this case deep layers of the image plate may still retain a latent image after standard erasure Leave the image plate to rest at least one day before re erasing it You can erase image plates which you have given the status to be erased via the ID Station or image plates which have the status erased Re erasing image plates with status erased To re erase an image plate which has been erased as part of a normal or emergency digitizing cycle 1 Check that the Centricity SP10
36. us indicator at the top of the machine is red and flashing When the cassette has been initialized the Centricity SP100 returns the cassette to the cassette slot and displays the operator main screen 5 Remove the cassette from the cassette slot 45 5051A EN 20020912 46 5051A EN 20020912 Survey of advanced functions Key operator mode Checking the image quality Troubleshooting checklist Survey of advanced functions Key operator mode A survey of the functions which are available in key operator mode is given below For detailed information refer to Chapter 3 Advanced operation Key operator mode of the Centricity SP100 Reference manual PuneHonan Section in Reference Manual Page key operator main menu Queue management Consulting the image transmission 48 queue Queue management Digitizer set up Customizing the Centricity SP100 52 Digitizer set up Date and Time Setting the date and time 57 Send test image Sending test images 58 System info Consulting information on the 59 Centricity SP100 Install Installing a new software version 59 Installing a new language 69 Installing new customer parameters 75 Save configuration Saving the configuration data on a 81 diskette backup Fast preview Enabling disabling fast preview 85 Setting the fast preview stat
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