Digital Radiography System Image Quality Adjustment Manual
Digital Radiography System Image Quality Adjustment Manual
Digital Radiography System Image Quality Adjustment Manual
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Revision code: A
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
5. ADJUSTING THE OPTICAL AXIS AND FOCUS OF THE IMAGING CHAIN............................. 5-1
5.1 Adjusting the Optical Axis of the Imaging Chain (See 3.2.2.).................................................. 5-1
5.2 Adjusting the Focus (See 3.2.3) .............................................................................................. 5-2
5.3 Adjusting the Collimator........................................................................................................... 5-2
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10.2.3 KODAK DryView ............................................................................................................ 10-3
10.2.4 Agfa Drystar ................................................................................................................... 10-3
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1. Introduction
This SDR-100 Image Quality Adjustment Manual is intended as a reference for service
personnel who install and adjust the SDR-100 system. Read this manual carefully before
starting actual installation and adjustments to gain a full understanding of the work involved.
As you perform adjustment, enter the adjustment data in the attached data sheets.
Before actual installation and adjustments, check the system configuration (monitor
configuration, I.I. type, X-ray tube type) and options (pulse fluoroscopy and subdivisional
acquisition) to ensure that the work can be performed efficiently.
When installation and adjustments are completed, save the data sheets and image data
(details are explained later).
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2. Required Tools
The following tools and measuring devices are required for this adjustment:
(1) Phillips screwdriver (M3, M4)
(2) Allen key (1.5, 2, 2.5)
(3) Adjustment screwdriver
(4) Magnifying glass, blower brush, etc. (for cleaning dust and dirt from the optical system)
(5) 9BCu phantom
(6) Acrylic phantom 23 cm (required in 1 cm steps)
(7) Static discharge wristband
(8) Dosimeter
(9) Isopropyl alcohol or lens cleaner
(10) Cloth for wiping lens
(11) Axis Adjustment jig
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3. Instrument Installation
Make sure that the MBH filter is installed on the X-ray tube cone (lead). The MBH filter is a
metal foil sheet sandwiched between two aluminum filters (structure comprising a 10 µm gold
filter sandwiched between two 0.3 mm aluminum sheets). This system uses only one this
MBH filter, and doesn’t use aluminum filter.
The MBH filter need not be installed when the X-ray high-voltage generator is the
ZUD-P40. The MBH filter comprises three 0.3 mm aluminum filters provided with the X-ray
tube unit as standard.
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3.2 How to Adjust the Optical System and the Camera Head
The optical systems used in combination with the SDR-100 are as follows. The following table
summarizes the possible combinations of I.I., optical systems and photo-sensors.
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3.2.1 Configuration of Optical System (OP-133/134/136) and Camera Head
8 9
1
5
7
6
2
4
9 8
12 13 10 11
For details on how to install the optical system and the camera head, refer to M517-E456
Digital Radiography System SDR-100 Installation Manual.
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3.2.2 Optical Axis Adjustment Mechanism
The following describes the optical axis adjustment mechanism. Perform actual adjustment
according to the description in 5.1.
(1) Slightly loosen the three fixing screws ((5) in the figure).
(2) Adjust the view angle, and firmly tighten the loosened screws ((5) in the figure).
(1) Remove the two side panel window covers ((8) in the figure) on the optical system body,
and slightly loosen the two screws ((11) in the figure).
(2) Turn the focus adjustment ring ((10) in the figure), and tighten screw (11) in the figure at
the position where the lens is adjusted to the optimum focus. Attach the two side panel
window covers ((8) in the figure).
Tighten the two screws ((11) in the figure) alternately a little at a time. Take care not to
tighten them too hard. Doing so might cause the optical axis to skew or prevent the focus
ring from turning smoothly. So, tighten them until you feel resistance when you try to turn
them more.
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3.2.4 How to Adjust Photo-Sensitivity
The photo-sensitivity of the optical system does not need to be adjusted at installation. The
following describes how to perform adjustments on the photo-sensor for reference only.
Tp1 (photo-sensor primary voltage) differs according to the brightness of the I.I. The
standard setting is within the range 0.1 V to 0.3 V. When Tp1 drops below 0.1 V due,
for example, to a drop in brightness of I.I. over time, remove the Neutral Density filter
((16) in the figure).
Make an X-ray exposure, observe the voltage waveform across Tp2 and E on an
oscilloscope, and adjust the sensitivity using control (13) in the figure. (See the
circuit in Figure 3-4.)
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Figure 3-4 Photo-Sensor Sensitivity Control Circuit
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4. Pre-adjustment Preparations
In adjustments from here on, the X-ray high-voltage generator adjustment software must be
started up. For details on how to connect to the adjustment PC, refer to the Installation
Manual for the X-ray high-voltage generator.
4.2 X-ray Tube Focus Sizes and Maximum Anode Heat Capacities
Application of the small and large focuses differs according to the X-ray tube in use.
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4.3 How to Operate the Iris
In the following section, the iris must be fully opened before the focus is adjusted. (If the iris is
closed down, the focus cannot be adjusted accurately as the depth-of-field of the lens
deepens.) The following describes how to adjust the iris when the focus is checked under
fluoroscopy.
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4.4 Checking Fluoroscopy
Place an acrylic phantom of several cm and perform fluoroscopy so that the screen is not
saturated at 50 kV, and make sure that I.I. output light is visible on the monitor. If the monitor
is too dark, preventing the I.I. output light from being visible, a probable cause is that the iris is
not fully open. So, check again to see if the iris is fully open.
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4.5 Removing Dirt from the Optical Path
After adjustment of image quality on the TV system, dirt on the optical path may cause
problems. If this happens, the camera head must be removed, the optical path must be
cleaned, and the camera head axis must be adjusted and image quality must be checked
again. To prevent unnecessary work, check for dirt when the camera head is installed.
Removing dirt beforehand at this stage will prevent unnecessary work later on. Be sure to
clean the optical path as carefully as possible.
• After installing the camera head, rough-adjust the lens focus using a Penetra-chart, etc. in
the fluoroscopy mode. (Rough-adjustment is sufficient at this stage as fine-adjustment will
be required later.)
After adjustment, remove the Penetra-chart, perform DR imaging on a flat subject (e.g.
10-cm acrylic phantom), and observe the image on the monitor for dirt. During this
observation, setting a deeper depth-of-field on the lens enables dirt to be checked more
easily.
• Close down the radiography iris slightly, and perform spot exposure with the X-ray
exposure conditions set to manual (photo-timer OFF) and brightness on the monitor set to
about 1500 to 2000 as digital values.
When dirt (black spots) are displayed on the image, the CCD imaging plane and optical
system lens must be cleaned. The following table summarizes the types of dirt and locations
where dirt might exist.
Blow off dirt on the CCD element, lens or I.I. output surface with a blower brush, for example.
The size of one pixel on the CCD element is 10 µm or less. Even though dirt can be visually
checked on the monitor, dirt on the CCD sometimes cannot be found by just visually checking
the surface of the CCD. Look for fine dirt such as this using a magnifying glass or similar
utensil.
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• Static electricity might damage the ICs. Do not handle the CCD elements, CCD imaging
plane and IC pins with your bare hands. If the CCD elements must be touched, for
example, when removing dirt from the optical path, correctly attach the static discharge
wristbands beforehand to neutralize the electric charge on your hands to ground level.
• When wiping the CCD elements to remove dirt, use the cloth for wiping the lens
moistened with isopropyl alcohol or commercially available lens cleaner. Before wiping
the CCD elements, be sure to remove as much dust or dirt as possible using the blower
brush, etc. Also, wiping the CCD elements with a dirty cloth will scratch or dirty the CCD
imaging plane. When wiping the CCD elements, do not wipe backwards and forwards
with the cloth. Wipe in one direction only, and replace the cloth each time that you wipe
the elements.
• If dirt is suspected as being present inside the I.I. tube, perform fluoroscopy on solder
wire of known gauge, measure the size of the dirt, and compare this with the dirt (SPOT)
shipping standard indicated in the I.I. instruction manual to judge whether or not its
presence is acceptable.
Photo-voltage values for each I.I. field-of-view can be set and stored to memory on the X-ray
high-voltage generator. Note, however, that the currently selected field-of-view size is not
displayed on the operation panel of the X-ray high-voltage generator. Before starting
adjustments, make sure that the I.I. type (number of fields-of-view and field-of-view sizes) and
R/F table settings are matching.
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5. Adjusting the Optical Axis and Focus of the Imaging chain
5.1 Adjusting the Optical Axis of the Imaging Chain (See 3.2.2.)
Adjust the optical axis of the imaging chain by the following procedure.
(1) Remove the collimator, and install the X-ray tube axis adjustment jig.
To clarify the axial center of the imaging chain, perform steps (2) or (3) below.
(2) Install the four spacers for the fluoroscopic table on the cross-hair chart plate provided
with the optical axis adjustment jig. Insert the cross-hair chart plate into the cassette slot,
and fit the chart plate into the I.I. incidence hole aligned with the above spacers. At this
time, place the cross-hair chart plate so that it is accurately at right angles to the tabletop.
It is more convenient to align the chart plate with the markings on the fluoroscopic table.
(3) Remove the cover from the SDR-100 digital I/F box, and connect the box to the SDR-100
PC with the RS-232C cable. Start up the TH8740 camera adjustment software, and
remove the circular blanking. For details, see section 12 "Procedure for Switching
Circular Blanking ON/OFF" in this manual.
(5) Perform fluoroscopy at the maximum I.I. field-of-view, and align the optical axis of the I.I.
and the camera by the procedure in 3.2.2.
(6) Loosen the X-ray tube fixing screws. Adjust the axis of the X-ray tube so that the + and •
of the X-ray tube axis adjustment jig are overlapping each other at the center of the
fluoroscopic image, and fasten the X-ray tube after adjustment.
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5.2 Adjusting the Focus (See 3.2.3)
If the lens focus is adjusted with the lens or CCD elements tilted at an angle, the lens
focus position will move horizontally or vertically. Tilting of the lens or CCD elements is
checked before shipment from the factory. If these components are tilting, the camera
must be replaced.
Adjust the collimator according to the Installation Manuals for the R/F table and collimator.
(1) Install the collimator. Restore the circular blanking if it has been removed.
(2) Align the position of the collimator so that the error in the positional relationship between
the circle blanking and 4-division mask (for DR and spot filming) is as little as possible.
Also, check the positional relationship with the collimator and the iris closed down status
for each of the fields-of-view.
(3) Move the table to the horizontal position from the vertical position, and check that the
collimator is not protruding outside of the field-of-view or the field-of-view is obscured.
Also fine-adjust the open/close amount of the collimator so that it circumscribes the circle
blanking as close as possible when the collimator is at its maximum open position.
The image quality of the SDR-100 is greatly affected by scattered X-rays. During
adjustments, pay attention to the above points to minimize scattered rays.
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6. Adjusting the Fluoroscopy Mode
The auto-exposure mechanism for DC fluoroscopy uses the IBS signal from the camera. For
details on adjustment of the IBS, see Chapter 8.
*) If, as a result of having measured the fluoroscopic dose at 6.3, the dose exceeds the
specified the value of the each country, lower the fluoroscopic tube current at the 120
kV point to adjust the dose. After adjustment, be sure to finally check that the dose
does not exceed the specified dose at all fluoroscopic tube voltages.
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6.2 Pulse Fluoroscopy Adjustments
The auto-exposure mechanism for pulse fluoroscopy uses the IBS signal from the camera. So,
with pulse fluoroscopy adjustments, the fluoroscopy iris and IBS output signal must be
adjusted. For details on these adjustments, see Chapter 8.
In systems that incorporate a ZUD-P40 high-voltage generator (20 kW), adjustments are not
required since pulse fluoroscopy is not used.
The X-ray tube might be damaged if pulse fluoroscopy is started without having
performed the adjustments properly.
Perform the adjustments following the description in "Pulse Fluoroscopy Installation and
Adjustment Methods" in the Instruction Manual for the X-ray high-voltage generator.
∗) If, as a result of having measured the fluoroscopic dose at 6.3, the dose exceeds the
specified the value of the each country, lower the fluoroscopic tube current at the 120 kV
point to adjust the dose. After adjustment, be sure to finally check that the dose does not
exceed the specified dose at all fluoroscopic tube voltages.
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6.3 Measuring the Fluoroscopic Dose
As a requirement of the Medical Care Law, measure the skin dose during DC fluoroscopy and
pulse fluoroscopy.
The figure below shows the measurement points on a fluoroscopic system. In both cases
above, it is stipulated that measurement be performed at a dimension where the subject is
exposed at the maximum X-ray dose.
When the measured dose value exceeds the specified value of the each country, the
fluoroscopic tube current at the maximum kV point must be lowered to adjust the fluoroscopic
dose.
Minimum
SID
Dosimeter position: 30 cm above tabletop
30 cm
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7. Adjustments in the DR Imaging Mode
Photo-adjustments in DR Imaging
Perform photo-adjustments, tube voltage offsets, and short time offsets relating to DR imaging
referring to "4.12 Adjusting the I.I. Photo-timer" of the M501-E336 ZUD Series X-ray
High-Voltage Generator Installation Manual.
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8. Adjusting the Iris
Adjust the iris for pulse fluoroscopy. Switch the fluoroscopy mode to "Pulse fluoroscopy 15
fps" in the APR presets on the SDR-100.
Use a 19-cm acrylic phantom as the uniform phantom. Set IBS to ON.
Adjust the iris so that the balance voltage is as follows according to the X-ray tube used, I.I.
and field-of-view size. For details on how to adjust the iris, see 4.3.
In systems that incorporate a ZUD-P40 X-ray high-voltage generator (20 kW), adjustments
are not required since pulse fluoroscopy is not used.
By adjusting the iris for pulse fluoroscopy as described above, the pulse fluoroscopy
dose on the same subject becomes about 1/2 that of DC fluoroscopy. Increasing the
balance voltage as described above improves the graininess of the pulse fluoroscopic
image. However, the low exposure properties and coverage performance on thick
subject drop.
When increasing the balance voltage to improve graininess, we recommend limiting the
increase in balance voltage to the same extent as that for DC fluoroscopy. When the
voltages are the same, the exposure dose is at about 75% of that for DC fluoroscopy.
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8.3 Adjusting the radiography Iris
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9. Fluoroscopy and Radiography Preset Data
Check the following preset data in the [APR preset] window. For details on how to check and
edit preset data, refer to "Registering APR Presets" in the SDR-100 Exposure Unit Instruction
Manual.
Table 9-1 summarizes the default APR presets for fluoroscopy and FSP fluoroscopy. For
details on how to change parameters, refer to "Editing Presets" in the SDR-100 Exposure Unit
Instruction Manual.
APR01 APR02 APR03 APR04 APR05 APR06 APR07 APR08 APR09 APR10
Lumbar DR photo
APR Name Upper GI Enema Gastro ERCP PTCD Myelography Fingertips Extremities
vertebrae imaging
Image Flip (V.Rev) OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Image Flip (H.Rev) OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
II Field-of-view Large Large Large Large Medium Large Medium Large Large Large
Fluoroscopic
Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Pulse (15 fps) Continuous
conditions:
Edge Low Low Low Medium Medium Medium High Medium Low Medium
Gamma F-G1 F-G1 F-G2 F-G2 F-G2 F-G2 F-G1 F-G1 F-G2 F-G1
Contrast Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Recursive filter Type 3 Type 4 Type 4 Type 4 Type 4 Type 5 Type 4 Type 4 Type 6 Type 4
L.I.H OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Table 9-1-1 APR (fluoroscopy) Parameter Settings
In systems that incorporate a ZUD-P40 X-ray high-voltage generator (20 kW), it is set to a
continuous fluoroscopy mode in the setting of APR mentioned above since pulse fluoroscopy
is not used.
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The following are supplementary explanations for the main parameters.
Parameter Supplementary Explanation
Disabled: smoothing
Low : Weak edge enhancement
Edge
Medium : |
High : Strong edge enhancement
G1: For high-contrast regions such as stomach
Gamma
G2: For low-contrast regions such as in myelography
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9.2 Recommended Parameters for Radiography
(1) 20 kW generator
Tube combination: 0.3/0.8P18DK-85
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(2) 32 kW generator
Tube combinations: 0.6/1.2P18DE-85, 0.6/1.2P38DE-85, 0.6/1.2P123DK-85
0.3/0.8P323DK-85, 0.8P323DK-85
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(3) 50 kW or higher generators
Tube combinations: 0.6/1.2P18DE-85, 0.6/1.2P38DE-85, 0.6/1.2P123DK-85
0.3/0.8P323DK-85, 0.8P323DK-85
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9.2.2 Setting the Photo-Timer Conditions
We recommend the following as photo-timer shot conditions for use as a fixed tube voltage
technique. The customer can adjust these as required according to his or her specific
requirements.
PHOTO43 43 kV 50 mA 50 ms Small M 0
(*1) For a P400 tube, set 400 mA. For a 20 kW generator, set 250 mA.
• The 80 kV setting is intended for examination of the upper digestive tract (stomach) or
general applications.
• The 60 kV setting is intended mainly for radiography of the extremities.
• The 43 kV setting is intended for radiography of the fingertips and infant extremities.
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9.2.3 APR Presets for Spot/Serial Radiography
The following table summarizes the default APR presets for spot radiography and serial
radiography. For details on how to change parameters, refer to "Editing Presets" in the
SDR-100 Exposure Unit Instruction Manual, and for details on APR presets, refer to the
Installation Manual for the X-ray high-voltage generator.
APR01 APR02 APR03 APR04 APR05 APR06 APR07 APR08 APR09 APR10
Common APR Name Upper GI Enema Gastro ERCP PTCD Myelo Fingertips Extremitie Lumbar DR photo
s vertebrae imaging
Image Flip OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(V.Rev)
Image Flip OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(H.Rev)
II Field-of-view Large Large Large Large Medium Large Medium Large Large Large
Spot DIV SER(fps) 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
radiograp AWC TYPE2 TYPE2 TYPE3 TYPE5 TYPE5 TYPE5 TYPE3 TYPE3 TYPE5 TYPE3
hy W 4095 4095 3600 3200 3200 3600 4095 4095 3000 4095
L 2048 2048 1900 1900 1900 1900 2048 2048 1900 2048
Edge E2 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2
Gamma G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G1
Auto Cropping OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Nega ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Print Preset – – – – – – – – – –
Post Proc OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(Transfer1)
Post Proc OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(Transfer2)
Post Proc OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(Save)
Post Proc OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(Print)
Serial Rate 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1
radiograp Longest time 10 10 10 10 10 10 1 1 1 1
hy AWC TYPE2 TYPE2 TYPE3 TYPE5 TYPE5 TYPE5 TYPE3 TYPE3 TYPE5 TYPE3
W 4095 4095 3600 3200 3200 3600 4095 4095 3000 4095
L 2048 2048 1900 1900 1900 1900 2048 2048 1900 2048
Edge E2 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2 E2
Gamma G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G1 G1
Auto Cropping OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Nega ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Print Preset -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Post Proc OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(Transfer1)
Post Proc OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(Transfer2)
Post Proc OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(Save)
Post Proc OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
(Print)
Exposure Method M-SHOT 3 M-SHOT 3 M-SHOT 2 M-SHOT 4 M-SHOT 4 M-SHOT 4 PHOTO PHOTO M-SHOT 4 PHOTO
settings 43 60 80
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■ AWC parameter (Unit %,It is shown at the rate to all the gradation.)
E3
E2
E1
E0
4000
3500
3000
G3
2500
Output
Gamma1
出力
2000 G1 Gamma2
Gamma3
1500
1000
500 G2
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Input
入力
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10. How to Adjust Laser Imager Density
When adjusting (checking) the laser imager, collaborate with the service engineer of the laser
imager in use. Display the SMPTE pattern on the SDR-100, and adjust the density on the
laser imager (LI) so that the 0 to 100% density becomes linear on film.
(1) Connect the LI to the SDR-100.
(2) On the SDR-100, select patient name [TestPatterns], and display the SMPTE image.
(3) Set as follows: Display gamma: 1 (linear), Window: 4095, Level: 2048.
(4) Print the SMPTE pattern on the LI.
(5) Ask for adjustment of the film density so that each of the densities of the SMPTE pattern
becomes the values in Figure 10-1. (film base density=0.20)
(6) The allowable range of adjustment error is ±0.1 for densities between 0% to 40%, and
±0.05 for densities between 50% and 100%.
(7) After adjusting the density, measure each density. Repeat the adjustment until all
densities are within the error range.
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<Standard Density Adjustment Values for Laser Imager>
3
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2
1.9
1.8
1.7
Film Density
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
SMPTE (%)
% 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Density 0.20 0.27 0.38 0.51 0.69 0.92 1.21 1.54 1.90 2.32 2.90
(Std.)
Adj.
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10.2 Adjusting the interpolation parameters of the Laser Imager
• For interpolation of the LI, use the third-party parameters provided specifically for
Shimadzu fluoroscopy table. (Standard parameters have been previously discussed
with Fuji Film, Kodak, Minolta Konica, and AGFA representatives.)
• The film image output from the LI, that is connected digitally, looks sharper since the
image displayed on the monitor has been smoothed by the monitor tube window. As
a result of previous discussions, the smoothing mode has been applied slightly in the
Shimadzu standard settings. Determine the final settings to match the hospital's
preferences.
Because the standardizing on it becomes different setting, as follows, the interpolation mode
of each Inc. laser Imager make have do setting on the side of the Imager.
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11. Image Quality Evaluation
Perform the image quality evaluations below and make a record of evaluation data.
When evaluating the quality of fluoroscopic images, set the mode in the APR preset to the
"upper digestive tract" mode.
Set the I.I. field-of-view size to 9" (or 12"), fasten the Penetra-chart on the tabletop so that it
appears on the monitor as shown in Figure 11-1 on the left, and then perform fluoroscopy
manually. As the target resolution value, the fluoroscopic image is first observed without an
acrylic phantom placed on the R/F table system. Observed at a 9" field-of-view, the target
resolution value is depend on the R/F system. Refer to the section 5.2. (Manually set the
X-ray conditions so that the fluoroscopic image looks clearly.) Also, make sure that the
resolution is uniform at the periphery of the image.
0.3
0.26 0.35mm
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11.2 Quality Evaluation of Radiographic Images
Perform memory shot (select "M-SHOT1") radiography, and check that the black level at the
center section of the collimator is around 200 or less.
Circular blanking
Borders of the Collimator
Center section of
the collimator State of image when reading
the black level value
Figure 11-2-1 State of Image when Reading the Black Level Value
(2) Under the same conditions described in "8.3 Adjusting the radiography Iris", perform
manual radiography at a 9" (or 12") field-of-view.
(3) The target value is depends on the system. Refer to the section 5.2. Make sure that the
resolution is uniform all the way up to the periphery. During this evaluation, observe the
radiographic image with edge set to "1".
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11.2.3 Contrast
(1) Place a 9BCu phantom in the center of the I.I. field-of-view, and then place 1 mm dimeter
or equivalent size aluminum pieces in each block of the phantom (in the dotted line
sections of the 9BCu phantom figure). Next, adjust the enlargement ratio (height of
phantom) so that the diameter of the center disk (a) becomes 30% or more of the
diameter of the circular blanking at a 9" field-of-view, and perform radiography at the
specified X-ray conditions (85 kV/320 mA/8 msec). Adjust the exposure time if region (a)
looks completely white or when the measurement value is 3700 or less.
(3) Measure the digital brightness values at which the contours of the aluminum pieces on
each Cu block can be barely recognized. Lower the Level from 4095, and measure the
Level value at which the contours can be recognized at the minimum Window value.
(Record sheets are attached at the end of this manual.)
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In the figure on the right,
(a) is the thinnest section of Cu and (c)
(h) is the thickest section of Cu. (b)
Thinnest Cu block
(brightest block) (a) (d)
(i)
(h) (e)
(g) (f)
Set so that
white points
look like these.
Use the above values as reference only. The point is whether the brightness differs from
the adjacent block.
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11.3 Creating Data Sheets
Create data sheets to investigate the operating status of the system at the installation site.
Create the following three types of data:
For (1), copy the data sheet in the Appendix, and enter all of the adjustment data in that sheet.
For (2), make film data referring to the following format.
Penetration
chart
SMPTE
pattern
9BCu phantom
For (3), enter the density distribution of the SMPTE pattern in the data sheet following the
description in Chapter 10 "How to Adjust Laser Imager Density".
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Precautions When Making Data Sheets
• Select a 9" field-of-view for imaging the Penetra-chart. Collect data for both instances of
with and without a phantom (standard subject, 19-cm acrylic phantom) inserted.
• Prepare data for checking the image periphery so that resolution near the range 0.26 to 0.4
mm can be confirmed.
• To prepare the data for only the phantom, insert leaves at the left/right/top/bottom of the
image so that the black level of the exposure can be confirmed. Also, imprint the data with
Window=4095, Level=2048 and Edge=0.
Send any other data, such as stomach phantom data, at the same time for reference.
When the installation and adjustments are complete and the data for (1) to (3) is prepared,
Save the data.
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12. Procedure for Switching Circular Blanking ON/OFF
Procedure for Switching Circular Blanking ON/OFF
This procedure is used for removing the circular blanking when adjusting the optical axis.
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3) Connecting to the PCU
The following window is displayed when the test tool starts up:
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When "Connected at 115200 bauds" is displayed in the [Script] window, click [Live] (ON).
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4) Switching circular blanking ON/OFF
Click the [Default Status] tab.
To turn circular blanking OFF, clear the [Display On] checkbox, and click [Apply].
To turn circular blanking ON, select the [Display On] checkbox, and click [Apply].
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5) Disconnecting from the PCU
Click [Connection Disabled].
Click [Script / Trace Disabled].
Click [Live] (OFF).
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13. Adjusting the Monitor
If the following states occur, do not adjust the image processing parameters on the SDR-100.
Remedy these states by adjusting the monitor.
(1) The gradations of the monitor no longer match the gradations on the LI film image due
to changing the LI from its standard settings.
(2) The SDR-100 must be adjusted to give priority to images at the DICOM destination,
and, as a result, the gradations of the operation console monitor are no longer in
keeping with the hospital's preferences.
(3) The monitor is situated in a special environment (e.g. particularly light or dark room, or
specific operator's preferences), and the monitor is judged to be difficult-to-view at the
standard settings.
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2). EIZO Radiforce G11-S
Default settings (image quality related only)
Parameter Default Setting Range
Setting
Brightness Value at the It has been already adjusted at 550cd/㎡.
right This valus changes the brightness of the
back-light.
LUT (Gamma) Default Default(Dicom Standard), Normal
(Paneloriginal characteristic)
Custom(DicomStandard, It is not used now)
Smoothing 3 1~5 (it is not avaliavle for using 1280*1024
pixels)
Range 50% 0~100% Adjusting the output signal level.
When it is adjusted at a higher value, the
image display becomes bright seemingly
but the image becomes whitish.
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3). TOTOKU MDL1812A-2A
◎Default settings (image quality related only)
Parameter Default Setting Range
Setting
Brightness 60 0~100 This valus changes the
brightness of the back-light.
It has been already adjusted at 420cd/㎡
(typ.)
Contrast 60 0~100
LUT (Gamma) 2.2 It is selectable from 8 kinds.
1.6~2.4, DICOM, User1~4
Sharpness 3 1~5
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SDR-100 Data Sheet 1/4
9 DC kV mA Bright:
Pulse kV mA Black:
7.5 DC kV mA Bright:
Pulse kV mA Black:
*) Fill in the value of “Iris control level” on the calibration screen as “IRIS”.
DC-FLUO FkV-FmA
FkV (kV) 50 60 90 100 115 120
FmA (mA)
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SDR-100 Data Sheet 2/4
Phototimer Radiography
SPOT / SER
Large Focus
Small Focus Acrylic: 19 cm
*)
F.O.V. X-ray PHVR IRIS Bright level Black level
12 kV mA ms
9
7.5
*) Fill in the value of “Iris control level” on the calibration screen as “IRIS”.
Memory Shot
M-SHOT 1
Thickness FkV (N) kV mA ms
M-SHOT 2
Thickness FkV (N) kV mA ms
M-SHOT 3
Thickness FkV (N) kV mA ms
M-SHOT 4
Thickness FkV (N) kV mA ms
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SDR-100 Data Sheet 3/4
Thickness (mm) 0.5t 1.0t 1.5t 2.0t 2.3t 2.5t 3.5t 3.6t 4.0t
(a) (b) (c) (d) (i) (e) (f) (g) (h)
Level
(Typical Value) 3939 3289 2503 1691 1254 1107 616 522 465
(b) (c)
(a) (d)
(i)
(h) (e)
(g) (f)
CCD Camera
S/N:
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SDR-100 Data Sheet 4/4
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
SMPTE (%)
% 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Density
(Std.) 0.20 0.27 0.38 0.51 0.69 0.92 1.21 1.54 1.90 2.32 2.90
Adj.
LI Manufacturer : Shimadzu
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