Product Data

No. MPDCT0170EAB
Multislice HELICAL CT SCANNER

MULTI

APPLICATION

This system, the Asteion, is a multislice

Helical CT scanner capable of scanning
the whole-body.
The system generates four slices per
revolution, using the Selectable Slice-
thickness Multi-row Detector (SSMD).
Since it can also perform high speed
reconstruction at a maximum 12 frames
per second, every examination can be
processed at ultra-high speed.
In combination with the Aspire CI
technology, it is possible to quickly
perform more accurate scanning and
examinations.

FEATURES

• High-speed scanning
This system permits simultaneous resolution of 2.5 mm at 0.25%, and be generated later by reconstruction
4-slice acquisition per 0.75 second high-contrast resolution of 0.35 mm. retry. For example, after the 2-mm
rotation using the SSMD and pro- Multislice helical CT can be per- slice thickness scanning is performed,
viding exceptional volumetric data formed using thin slices in routine the images of several slice thicknesses
acquisition. The waiting time for examinations, so that high-precision, can be generated from raw data such
cooling of the X-ray tube is reduced, 3D and MPR images can be generat- as a 10-mm thick image for routine
because the exposure time is short. ed from the high-resolution voxel examinations, a 5-mm thick image
Therefore, patient waiting time and data. In CT angiography of the for detail examination, and 2-mm
throughput is improved. brain, for example, a 40-mm thick image for generation of a 3D
distance can be scanned in 10 volume.
• Wide range of slice thick- seconds at a slice thickness of 1
nesses mm*1. The use of "stack scan" with • Multislice CT fluoroscopy
The SSMD, which provides both thin slices minimizes partial volume (option)
high-speed and high-resolution artifact. Conventional CT fluoroscopic shows
scanning, allows slice thicknesses only a single slice, but multislice CT
of 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 • High patient throughput permits realtime image reconstruction
mm, 5 mm, 8 mm, or 10 mm, to be In combination with fast scanning, to display 3 images obtained by com-
selected, based on the objectives of the high-power 60-kW X-ray genera- bining 4 slices. Multislice CT
the examinations. tor*2 and 6.5-MHU X-ray tube*2, fluoroscopy significantly improves
enable the data for routine examina- operability in biopsy and interven-
• High quality image tions and the biopsy and 3D genera- tional procedures.
The system achieves low-contrast tion to be acquired in one scan. *1 Helical pitch 3
The image of any slice thickness can *2 Option
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• Easy operations • Optimal space utilization

The system consists of two stand-alone consoles (one The Asteion MULTI consists of only three compo-
for monitoring and the other for image processing). nents - gantry, couch and console. Even though it has
Both consoles are provided with a hybrid keyboard, a large gantry aperture of 72 cm in diameter and a
monitor and mouse, and are capable of simultaneous couchtop width of 47 cm for enhanced patient
parallel processing, significantly improving efficiency in comfort and safety, the whole system fits into an area
performing image processing and diagnosis. The use of as small as 20 meter square.
a large-size 21-inch color monitor, a sophisticated
GUI, and high-performance CPU has improved ease
of operation and reduced operation time.

COMPOSITION (MODEL NUMBER)

• Fly-through software (CFT-02A)

MULTI • Quantitative bone mineral study system**
standard composition (CBM-13C)
(TSX-021A/3) • Display system for Dental Application (CDP-06C)
(1) Asteion system (TSX-021A/1) • High speed 3D processing system
• Gantry ..............................................................1 (VolumeView, CTD-11A)
• Patient couch....................................................1 • Multislice CT fluoroscopy (TSXF-003C)
• Console ............................................................1 • Pediatric scanning system (CHKS-001A)
• Accessories • Patient observation system (CPM-05A)*
– Set of phantoms ..........................................1 • Video interface (CVF-02B)
– Head rest......................................................1 • DICOM Storage SCP (COT-30A)
– Set of operation manuals ............................1 • DICOM MWM (COT-32A)
(2) Multislice CT system upgrade kit (CGS-25A) • DICOM MPPS (COT-33C)
• SSMD ..............................................................1 • DICOM Q/R SCP (COT-34C)
• Data Acquisition System (DAS) • DICOM Q/R SCU (COT-35C)
for multislice CT..............................................1 • PC online interface (COT-37B)
• MUDAT for multislice CT ............................1 • Color printer interface (CCP-02A)
• Gantry modification kit ..................................1 • ECG-gating scan system (CHEG-002A/3)
• Console for multislice CT................................1 • ECG-gating reconstruction system (CHEG-002A/4)
• Phantom set......................................................1 • Foot switch for patient couch (CAFS-004A)
• System software ................................................1 • Extend image data disk (EISC-005A)
• Set of operation manuals..................................1 • Extend raw data disk (EISC-006A)
• System transformer (CETF005B)
This kit is assembled into the main Asteion system at the • 48-kW X-ray generator (CXGS-009A)
manufacturing site, prior to delivery. • 54-kW X-ray generator (CXT-09B)
Note: The console desk is not included as standard. • 60-kW X-ray generator (CXGS-008A)
• 6.5-MHU X-ray tube (CXB-650B)
Optional items
• Diagnostic image display unit (color 21 inch)
(CMCM-002B) * Not available for sale in European countries.
• Diagnostic image display unit (Flat monitor) ** Not available for sale in U.S.A.
(CMM-003B)
• Image processing software, ALATOVIEW
(TIWS-001B)

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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Patient couch

• Vertical movement
Scan parameters System: Hydraulically driven
• Scan regions: Whole body, including head – Speed of vertical
• Scan system: 360° continuous rotate/rotate movement: 16 to 30 mm/s
• Scan time – Stroke: Approx. 570 mm
– CT scan: 0.5 s (Partial), 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2 – Minimum couchtop
and 3 s height: Approx. 300 mm
– Scanoscope: Arbitrary up to 14 seconds Remote control from the
depending on the length of the console is possible.
scan field along the patient axis. Note: This function allows the user to check the
• Scan cycle time (for 0.75 s scan) image on the console and adjust the couchtop
– SCAN & VIEW without leaving the console. Adjustment can
mode: Min. 1.8 s (one image display) be made in 10 mm increments at the console.
– SCAN & SCAN • Couchtop movement
mode: Min. 1.8 s (rapid sequence, System: Motor driven or manual
couch movement 10 mm) – Speed of movement: 100 mm/s (fast)
Note: Scan cycle time refers to the time between one 10 mm/s (slow)
scan initiation and the next. – Stroke: 1,820 mm
SCAN & VIEW mode permits immediate – Scannable range: 1,430 mm (with head rest)
viewing of images upon completion of each indi- – Step feed pitch: 0.5 to 600 mm in 0.5 mm
vidual slice. unit
• Scan field – Reproducibility: ±0.25 mm
– CT scan: ø180 mm (SS) Repeatable to within
ø240 mm (S) ±0.25 mm after 600 mm of
ø320 mm (M) movement
ø400 mm (L) – Remote control from the console is possible.
ø500 mm (LL) • Couchtop width: 470 mm
– Scanoscope: • Load limitation
– Max. allowable load: 205 kg (450 lb)
Lateral direction Axial direction
240 mm (S) Voice-recorded instruction and scan
400 mm (L) Arbitrary from system (VoiceLink)
200 mm to 1,390 mm • Vocal instructions to the patient can be recorded elec-
500 mm (LL)
• Slice thickness/ tronically by the operator and replayed during scan
Number of slices: 0.5 mm × 4 sequences automatically as a part of the eXam Plan.
1 mm × 4 • Available number
2 mm × 4 of messages: Max. of 32
3 mm × 4 • Available number
4 mm × 4 of seconds: Max. of 128 s for a total of
5 mm × 4 32 messages.
8 mm × 4 • Delay time setting: Time between the end of
10 mm × 2 reproduction and scan start
• Number of slices: Max 4 slices/scan can be set up to 10 s in
• Gantry tilting angle: From forward 30° to increments of 1 s.
backward 30°
(in increments of 0.5°) Remote Helical Scan
control from the console is • X-ray tube rotation
possible. speed: 0.75, 1, 1.5 s/360°
• Tube position for • Maximum Helical Scan
scanoscope: 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° time: 100 s
• Gantry aperture: 720 mm diameter 3
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• Scan start time delay: Min. 1 s

Setting is possible in steps of Image slice Setting slice Helical pitch (Note)
0.1 s.
thickness thickness 3.0 4.5 6.0
• Scan field in axial
direction: Max. 1,390 mm/scan 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 15.0 mm 22.5 mm 30.0mm
Up to 10 scan plans are 1 mm 1 mm 30.0 mm 45.0 mm 60.0 mm
programmable in one eXam 2 mm 2 mm 60.0 mm 90.0 mm120.0 mm
Plan. (Multiple and/or
Multi-directional Helical) 5 mm 5 mm 150.0 mm225.0 mm300.0 mm
• Couch speed: This can be specified 10 mm 8 mm 240.0 mm360.0 mm480.0 mm
arbitrarily within the range of Note: The couchtop traveling distance per rotation is
1.7 mm to 64 mm/s. (in shown in proportion to the slice thickness.
steps of 0.1 mm/s)
• Helical pitch 2.5/3/3.5/4.5/5/5.5/6 Dynamic scan
• Image reconstruction • Scan time: 0.75, 1, 1.5 s/360°
time: Min. 1.2 s • Programmable time: Max. 1 hour
• Real time Helical This refers to the maximum
reconstruction time: 8 images/s time within which a series of
(1 slice/512 × 512 matrix) scans are performed follow-
12 images/s ing a predetermined eXam
(1 slice/256 × 256 matrix) Plan.
• SureStart • Number of
– Max continuous programmable scans: Max. 10
scan time: 100 s Maximum time of one con-
– Region of interest tinuous scan is 100 s.
(ROI): Max. 3 ROIs • Scan plan
– CT number – Scan interval: Min. interval is 1 s.
measurement interval: 0.125 s Setting is possible in steps of
– Scan start time delay: Min. 3 s 0.1 s in scan interval more
– Display function: CT number lapse time than 1 s.
• Specification of Note: When a scanning mode with patient couch
reconstruction position: By entering the couchtop movement is used, the minimum scan interval
position, or on the is limited by the time for movement.
scanogram (in minimum • Scan start time delay: Min. 0.5 s
units of 0.1 mm) Setting is possible in steps of
• Image slice thickness: Can be set in 0.5 mm incre- 0.1 s.
ments if it is more than the • Maximum scan rate: Max. 133 scans/100 s
typical value of the scan slice (0.75 s scan, 133 rotations)
thickness, and up to five • Image reconstruction
times the scan slice thickness – Full image: 1 image/scan
or less. (Max. image slice – Partial image: Reconstruction is possible in
thickness is 20 mm.) steps of 0.1 s.
• Reconstruction Mode: Full image • Reconstruction time: Min. 1.2 s
Half image • Real time reconstruction
Detail image time: 8 images/s
• Reconstruction method: MUSCOT Reconstruction (1 slice/512 × 512 matrix)
(MUltiSlice COne-beam 12 images/s
Tomography) (1 slice/256 × 256 matrix)
• The relation between the slice thickness and the • Rapid sequence scan: Minimum scan cycle time
imaging area scanned in 7.5 s (0.75 s, 10 rotations) in Approx. 2.0 s at 10 mm
the longitudinal direction are shown for helical pitches pitch with 0.75 s scan
3.0, 4.5, and 6.0.
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• Multi-position • Reconstruction
dynamic scan: Maximum number of 8 filter functions: Total of 99 available filter
positions spaces
Region
X-ray generation
• X-ray beam shape: Fan shaped, fan angle 49.2° From FC01 Abdomen with BHC
• X-ray exposure: Continuous From FC10 Abdomen without BHC
• X-ray tube voltage: 80, 100, 120 and 135 kV From FC20 Brain with BHC
• X-ray tube current: 10 mA to 300 mA (36 kW)* From FC30 Inner ear and bone
10 mA to 400 mA (48 kW) From FC40 Brain without BHC
10 mA to 450 mA (54 kW)* From FC50 Lung
10 mA to 500 mA (60 kW)*
(in increments of 10 mA) FC70 Maintenance
• X-ray tube heat capacity: 4.0 MHU (6.5 MHU)* From FC80 Super resolution mode for
• X-ray tube cooling rate: Max. 864 kHU/min inner ear, bone and lung
(924 kHU/min: 6.5 MHU)* FC90 High resolution mode
• Focal spot size
– IEC standard, • Image reconstruction time
nominal:(4 MHU) 0.9 mm × 1.3 mm (small) – CT scan: Min. 0.5 s (for 0.75 s scan)
1.7 mm × 1.6 mm (large) – Scanoscope: Reconstructed and displayed
(6.5 MHU)* 0.9 mm × 0.8 mm (small) simultaneously with scanning
1.6 mm × 1.4 mm (large) (real time reconstruction)
• Data processor
X-ray detection – Central processing
• Detection system: Solid state detectors unit: 64-bit microprocessor
• Main detector: 896 channels × 34 elements – Memory size: 1 Gbyte
• Data acquisition: 896 channels × 4 rows – Magnetic disk unit: Raw data, 36 Gbytes
• Reference detector: 1 set Image data, 9 Gbytes
• Viewing rate: 1,200 views/s (max.) – Magneto-optical disk
unit: 5-inch type, 2.6 Gbytes
Data processing (double sided)
• Reconstruction matrix: 512 × 512
• Picture element (pixel) size Data storage
– CT image: • Magnetic disk
Unit: mm – Raw data: Max. 4,000 rotations
Scan field SS S M L LL (8000 rotations)*
** to ** to ** to ** to ** to (for 0.75 s scan)
Pixel size – Image data: Max. 16,000 images
0.35 0.47 0.63 0.78 0.98
(32,000 images)*
– Scanogram: Unit: mm • Magneto-optical disk: Approximately 9,600 images
or 600 (rotation) raw image
Enlargement data per cassette (2.6 Gbyte)
ratio (area) Standard 2× 4× 8× 16×
Image display
2.00 (LL) 1.41 1.0 0.71 0.50 • Display monitor: 21-inch color × 2 units
Pixel size 1.00 (L) 0.71 0.50 – – • Display matrix: 1280 × 1024
0.50 (S) – – – – • Image matrix: 1024 × 1024 (max)
• CT number
* Option display range: From −1,024 to +8,191
** Depending on Vari-Area or Zoom factors • Window width: Continuously variable
(adjustable at variable speed)
• Window level: Continuously variable
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• Preset window: 3 kinds of window settings – Top/bottom, right/left, black/white reversal of

may be preset for each image. image
• Window types: Linear, non-linear (6 user- – Image filtering
programmable), and double – Screen save
windows. – High speed axial interpolation
• Image retrieval – MultiView (Auto MPR)
– Method: On-screen menus and • Raw data processing
keyboard – Multi-zooming (processing of raw data for 4 ROIs
– Mode: Image, series and patient and multiple images)
• Autoview function: Software control, function – Stack reconstruction
key – Protect/Unprotect
• Multi-frame display: Reduction/cut-off display, – Play/Reverse reconstruction
ROI processing • System management
• Inset scanogram display – Warm-up
• Selective related information display – Calibration data
• Cine display – Picture retouching
– Number of frames: Up to 128 – Scanogram/CT image switching
– Image display speed: The display speed can be
varied up to a maximum of Clinical application
20 frames/s. • Dynamic study
– A mathematical function is fitted to the time curve
Image processing generated for the designated ROI within an image,
• Scanogram processing and the functional parameters are displayed.
– Slice position display (display of planned slice, – ROI shape: Rectangular, polygonal, ellip-
preset slice, and last scanned slice) tical, irregular
– Anatomical scale (display of relative position, taking – Fitting function: Gamma function (Perform
any point selected as standard as 0) least squares approximation.)
– Slice position setting • Functional image
– Enlargement (2×, 4× for L and LL size; 8×, 16× for – In addition to processing images, Asteion can create
LL size) functional images or image maps as well.
• CT image processing – Parameters which can be used to generate
– ROI setting and processing a functional image: Peak height
· ROI shape: Point, rectangular, polygonal, Peak time
elliptical, irregular Appearance time
· ROI processing: Mean value, standard devia- Area under curve
tion, area, number of pixels Mean transit time
· ROI display: 3 ROIs can be displayed on 2nd moment
an image Transit time
· ROI control: Size, position, rotation
– Measurement of distance and angle between two
points
– Profile (oblique profile also available)
– Histogram
– CT number display
– Mark display (grid display, scale display)
– Volume calculation
– Enlargement (2×, 4× and arbitrary size)
– Addition/subtraction between images
– Band display (non-linear windowing)
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3D color image processing • Spatial resolution: 14.5 lp/cm at MFT2%

High quality 3D images can be obtained very quickly 18 lp/cm at cut off
with easy operation. – Scan parameter
• 3D surface rendering · Tube voltage: 120 kV
– Clipping, texture or non-texture · Tube current: 200 mA
• 3D volume rendering · Scan time: 1s
– Maximum intensity projection (Max-IP) · Slice thickness: 2 mm
– Minimum intensity projection (Min-IP) · Scan field: S
– X-ray volume rendering · Function type: FC90
– Intensity volume rendering – Phantom: ø16 cm CATPHAN
– Shaded volume rendering (opacity curve can be set • High contrast resolution
arbitrarily) – High resolution
• Display/processing function mode (FC90): 0.35 mm ±0.05 mm
Zooming, panning, measurement (distance, angle),
– Standard mode
annotation, cutting, drilling
(FC30): 0.55 mm ±0.05 mm
• Cine display
• Segmentation – Scan parameters
Partial extraction can be performed · Tube voltage: 120 kV
• MPR · Tube current: 200 mA
3 orthogonal planes/oblique image · Scan time: 0.75 s
Curved MPR · Slice thickness: 2 mm
· Scan field: S (use of zooming)
Image transfer – Phantom: Toshiba standard
• Toshiba protocol • Low contrast resolution: 2.5 mm
• DICOM3 storage SCU at 0.25% or 4 mm
3 mm at 0.3%
Auto filming at 0.2%
• Ethernet network: Toshiba protocol – Scan parameters
DICOM PRINT · Tube voltage: 120 kV 120 kV
· Tube current: 330 mA* 200 mA
· Scan time: 0.75 s* 0.75 s
IMAGE QUALITY · Function type: FC41 FC41
· Slice thickness: 10 mm 10 mm
• Noise · Scan field: S S
– Standard deviation: Less than Less than – Phantom: ø16 cm ø16 cm
0.25% 0.5% CATPHAN CATPHAN
– Scan parameters * 250 mAs in the 36-kW system
· Tube voltage: 120 kV 120 kV
· Tube current: 330 mA* 300 mA
· Scan time: 0.75 s* 1.5 s
· Function type: FC41 FC70
· Slice thickness: 10 mm 10 mm
· Scan field: S S
– Phantom: ø16 cm ø24 cm Water
CATPHAN
* 250 mAs in the 36-kW system

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SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND THEIR – Scanoscope control

FUNCTION – Scan control
– Remote control of couchtop movement
Gantry – Remote control of gantry tilt
The gantry and the patient couch constitute the scanner. ● Functions of the console for scanning and image pro-
The scanner uses a fan-shaped continuous X-ray beam to cessing
scan the region to be examined. Transmitted X-rays are – Window level and window width adjustment
detected and converted into electric signals by SSMD. – Other various mouse-operated image processing
The gantry consists of the main body and its support functions
mechanism. The X-ray tube and the SSMD are
mounted facing each other on either side of the gantry Magneto-optical disk unit
aperture. The X-ray tube and detectors rotate continu- The magneto-optical disk unit permits repeated recording
ously about the aperture of the gantry. A slip-ring is and retrieval of data, like a floppy disk drive. It is a
employed to transmit power between the gantry and the compact, externally mounted, large-capacity digital
rotating X-ray high-voltage generator assembly. storage device that can be used to save a large amount of
The gantry may be tilted forward and backward in order data.
to perform tilt scanning. Three-dimensional alignment Images can be automatically archived to the magneto-
lights are provided for setting slice positions. Gantry and optical disk unit via the eXam Plan.
patient couch operating controls are located on both sides
of the front of the gantry housing. The patient guide
display indicates the scan status to the operator and the OPERATING FEATURES
patient. X-ray high-voltage generator is built-in the
gantry. The system employs a high-frequency inverter for Patient handling and positioning
generating and stabilizing the high voltage supplied to the • The couchtop can be lowered to within 300 mm of
X-ray tube. Included in the generator electronics are the floor thus simplifying patient transfer to and from
circuits for controlling the speed of the rotating anode in a bed or stretcher.
the X-ray tube. Use of a high-frequency inverter system • Fast and accurate patient positioning is assisted by
results in high power output coupled with excellent sta- alignment lights mounted on the gantry aperture.
bility. In addition, the system is compact and light • High-precision couchtop positioning is possible from
weight. the integrated console or by manual operation from
the control panel and clear digital readouts are located
Patient couch on the gantry.
The patient couch is located in front of the gantry and • Patient observation system (optional) in the operator's
supports the patient. The entire unit moves vertically and room ensures patient safety during scan procedure.
the top moves longitudinally. In case of an emergency, • The couchtop can be pulled out manually in case of
the couchtop may be pulled out manually with very little an emergency.
effort. The couchtop can be lowered to a minimum
height of 30 cm from the floor. This facilitates transfer- Scanning
ring the patient from a low bed or stretcher. • Toshiba Scanoscope provides a radiographic-like full-
view image of the patient for high-precision advance
Console planning of the slice positions.
The two stand-alone consoles (one for scanning, and the • The axial length of the scanning field for Scanoscope
other for image processing) are both provided with a can be adjusted up to 1,390 mm at any time even
hybrid keyboard, monitor and mouse. These consoles can while monitoring the image being reconstructed in real
be operated independently, and simultaneously parallel time. This minimizes patient radiation dosage.
processing can significantly improve the efficiency of • The auto index functions allows automatic incre-
image processing and diagnosis. mental couchtop movement based on the slice posi-
● Functions of the console for scanning tions determined while viewing the Scanogram.
– Selection of scan parameters
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• The eXam Plan function allows simple selection of Image display and processing
pre-programmed scanning parameters for routine • Reconstructed images are automatically displayed
examinations and for efficient patient throughput. according to window settings preset in the eXam Plan.
• The Vari-area function allows the user to pre-select a • The window save function allows the user to store an
region of interest for zooming using raw data and image with window settings different from the ones set
immediate post-scan analysis. Zooming using raw by the eXam Plan.
data yields higher resolution than enlarging an already • Filter parameters can be customized through simple
reconstructed image. on-screen menu selections. These parameters include
• Dynamic and rapid sequence scan modes. the number of filtering passes, matrix size and filter
• Multislice Helical Scan acquires raw data by rotating coefficients.
the X-ray tube continuously while moving the patient • Images can be rotated and reversed either right/left,
continuously through the scanner. A volume of data is top/bottom, or black/white.
acquired from which slices can be reconstructed at any • The Multi-frame feature allows up to 36 images to be
point along the patient axis. This scan mode is best retrieved and simultaneously displayed on the screen.
used for rapid patient scanning within one breath hold • The three-dimensional image display allows the gener-
and for high definition three-dimensional and MPR ation of color three-dimensional and real time MPR
imaging. images from the volumetric scan data acquired using
• Realtime helical reconstruction mode makes it possible Helical Scan. This results in higher definition and
to observe the images being scanned in real time at image quality than images reconstructed from conven-
maximum 12 frames per second. This mode shows tional single slice scanning. This is because helical
shift in the slice position in real time and helps the scanning achieves better data continuity along the
technician to check the scan field on the image, patient axis than conventional scanning.
contrast study timing, presence of patient's body
motion, etc. Therefore the patient can be released Image storage and archiving
immediately after scanning. • The system comes with a 45 Gbyte magnetic hard
• SureStart function helps the technician to initiate the disk as standard equipment allowing for the on-line
helical scanning at peak enhancement timing of storage of approximately 16,000 images with max.
contrast study. SureStart starts monitoring the scan 4,000 rotations raw data.
from the start of contrast study at a certain slice • A 2.6 Gbyte magneto-optical disk is provided as
position, to monitor the change in CT number on the standard equipment. A user-selectable automatic
image being displayed in real time. When the contrast archive function can be enabled to automatically store
reaches the set value, the helical scan automatically images on the magneto-optical disk after reconstruc-
starts. This technique provides contrast study at peak tion. The image storage capacity of the magneto-
enhancement timing regardless of each patient's blood optical disk is approx. 9,600 images per disk.
flow speed and also saves contrast medium.
Image filming
Data processing • Filming of images can be carried out manually or
• Rapid reconstruction reduces reconstruction time to as automatically from the console.
short as 0.5 second for 0.75 second scans. (Scan & • Automatic filming sends an entire study to the laser
View mode) camera. Filming is carried out in background mode so
• A variety of reconstruction algorithms are available that other scanner and image processing functions can
according to the anatomy being studied and the be performed without interruption or delay.
clinical objectives. These include algorithms for the
abdomen, head, bone, lung, high-resolution, soft Patient throughput
tissue, etc. Patient throughput and cost effectiveness have been given
great consideration in designing and building the
Aquilion CT scanner.
• The system incorporates a 4.0-MHU X-ray tube with
a very fast cooling rate of max. 864 kHU/min.
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• High speed scans can be conducted in as little time as • Routine scan cycle times as short as 1.8 seconds. (Scan
0.5 second per scan. Routine scans can be performed & View mode)
as quickly as 0.75 second per scan. • Ease of operation with an optimized use of hybrid
• In multislice helical scanning, the scanning can be per- keyboard, mouse-driven menus and large color
formed at maximum 8 slices per second. monitor.
• Real time reconstruction for scanoscope. • Convenient patient handling with a couchtop that can
• CT image reconstruction in 0.5 second for 0.75 be lowered very near the floor.
second routine scans.

DIMENSIONS AND MASS

Dimensions L × W × H Mass
Unit
mm (in) kg (lb)
890 1,970 1,760 1,300
Gantry × ×
(35.0 77.6 69.3) (2,866)
2,390 620 390 330
Patient couch × ×
(94.1 24.4 15.4) (728)
Console (when a recommended 800 1,600 1,225 220
× ×
dedicated desk is used) (31.5 63.0 48.2) (485)
420 1010 700 135
Navibox × ×
(16.5 39.8 27.6) (298)

SITING REQUIREMENTS

Power requirements Grounding

• Phase: Three-phase In accordance with local regulations for medically used
• Voltage: 200 V* electrical equipment.
• Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz ±0.5 Hz
• Capacity: 75 kVA*** Ambient conditions
• Voltage fluctuation • Scanner room: Gantry
due to load change: Less than 5% Patient couch
• Power voltage – Room temperature: 18°C to 28°C
fluctuation: Less than 10%** – Relative humidity: 40% to 80%
* Please consult Toshiba for solutions to other voltages (no condensation)
and excessive power fluctuations. • Operator's room: Console
** This represents the total voltage fluctuation of load – Room temperature: 16°C to 28°C
variation and power. – Relative humidity: 40% to 80%
*** When installing the optional 60-kW generator, please (no condensation)
pay attention to the power capacity.

Refer to the site planning guide MOICT0046EA or the

site planning manual No. 2A201-384E for details.
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OUTLINE DRAWINGS

Gantry and Patient Couch

990
(39.0)
890
(35.0)
354 536
(13.9) (21.1)

30° 30°
(TILT ANGLE)
(69.3)
1,760

(74.8)
1,900
(35.8)
910

1,970
(77.6)

Gantry
Unit: mm (in)

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 Product Data Multislice HELICAL CT SCANNER
No. MPDCT0170EAB
MULTI

OUTLINE DRAWINGS

(18.5)

(24.4)
470

620
1,820 2,000
(71.7) (78.7)
Couchtop stroke

1,490 2,390
(58.7) (94.1)

Stroke

(15.4) (22.4)
570
300 (34.3)

(37.8)
870

960
390
(11.8)

Patient Couch

800
1,600 (31.5)
(55.1)
(48.2)
1225
(31.5)
800
(27.6)
700

Navibox

1,010
420
(39.8)
(16.5)
Unit: mm (in)
Console
Note: Console desk is not included as standard. The photograph of the system on the cover differs form the drawings above.

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