Konica Minolta KDR AU DDR User Manual

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KMHA 500-000099
Revision D
KDR
TM
AU-DDR Advanced U-Arm System with
Dynamic Digital Radiography (KDR AU DDR)
6. Make sure your collimation light is open completely from top to bottom.
7. Position the stitching stand at least a st’s width away from the detector.
8. Once setup, direct the patient to remain still and take your rst exposure.
9. Your rst image will appear and will prompt for Shot 2.
NOTE: The Blue LED light on the stand will indicate when to again press and hold the Move button on the re-
mote.
NOTE: The nal stitched image will not contain dose information on screen or in DICOM.
IV. SOFTWARE

Konica Minolta KDR AU DDR Specifications

General

Detector Type	Amorphous Silicon (a-Si)
Technology	Direct Digital Radiography (DDR)
Active Area	17 x 17 inches (43 cm x 43 cm)
Compatibility	Compatible with most X-ray systems
Environmental Conditions	Operating Temperature: 10-35°C, Humidity: 30-75%

Summary

Introduction to KDR AU DDR System

System Overview

General overview of the KDR AU DDR system, its subassemblies, and capabilities.

Document Information and Conventions

Details on manual structure, stylistic conventions, and text emphasis for clarity.

Safety Guidelines for KDR AU DDR

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and warnings for operating the KDR AU DDR system.

Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities

Specifies required qualifications for operators and service personnel.

Service and Maintenance Safety

Guidelines for safe service, installation, repair, and regulatory compliance.

User Interfaces and Controls

System Startup and Shutdown

Step-by-step instructions for powering the system on and off correctly.

Positioner Operation and Controls

Covers safe usage of the positioner, its control panels, and emergency stop functions.

Software Operations and Management

Ultra Software Interface Overview

Explanation of the main screen elements, icons, and navigation within the Ultra software.

Performing Exams with Ultra Software

Workflow for conducting patient exams, including worklist navigation and exam setup.

Adult/Pediatric Patient Setup

Guides patient setup and technique selection based on age and body habitus.

Image Post-Processing Techniques

Comprehensive guide to image manipulation tools like rotation, leveling, annotations, and shuttering.

Exam and Image Management

Procedures for adjusting views, adding/removing exams, editing patient data, and managing images.

Storing and Sharing Exam Data

Methods for exporting, printing, and sending patient studies to PACS or external media.

Software Settings and Adjustments

Configuration options for annotations, templates, tools, and system parameters.

Positioner Control Panel Software

Functions and operations related to the positioner's control panel software.

Dynamic Mode Operation

Dynamic Imaging Mode Operations

Detailed instructions for using the Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR) feature.

Cleaning and Maintenance

System Cleaning and Disinfection

Guidelines for routine cleaning and disinfection of system components.

Function and Safety Checks

Monthly System Checks

A checklist for essential monthly operational and safety inspections.

Annual System Checks

Reference for annual maintenance and safety checks performed by qualified personnel.

Technical Specifications

Technical Data and Environmental Requirements

Specifications for irradiation, movement, power, immunity, and operating/storage environments.

Exposure Index and Calculation Details

Explains Exposure Index (EI), Deviation Index (DI), and calculation methodologies.

AEC Verification Procedure

Steps to verify the correct functioning and reproducibility of the Automatic Exposure Control.

Waste Disposal Information

Product Waste Disposal Guidelines

Procedures and regulations for the responsible disposal of the system and its parts.

Appendix A: Configurations

System Component Configurations

Lists available options for system components like tubes, collimators, generators, and detectors.

Appendix B: Monthly Checklist

Monthly Quality Assurance Procedure

Detailed steps for performing monthly QA tests on the Ultra & Aero Panel.