MobileDaRt Evolution (MX8 Version) Reference Manual

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Revision History Revision

Date

First Edition

Dec. 2017

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Mar. 2018

Changes First edition released. •

Changed "2.1 User Settings" P.2-2.

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Added "3.5 Grip Bar Height Change" P.3-14.

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Added "3.13 Protective Film" P.3-27.

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Changed "4.4 Notification Function" P.4-8.

B

Aug. 2018

Changed "4.1 Warning Indicator Lamp" P.4-2.

C

Jul. 2019

Corrected errors.

D

Aug. 17 2020

Added Remote Controller.

Preface Thank you for purchasing Shimadzu's mobile X-ray system, the MobileDaRt Evolution (hereafter referred to as "the system"). This Reference Guide contains information for ensuring proper use of the system. Read this Reference Guide and Operation Manual thoroughly before using the system and operate the system in accordance with the instructions in this Reference Guide and Operation Manual. For information regarding the DR system, refer to the following manuals: •

FUJIFILM DR-ID 800 Operation Manual

Failure to observe the precautions in the attached documents, Reference Guide and Operation Manual may result in damage to the system or harm to operators or those being examined (patients). However, it is not possible to foresee all risks and provide precautions for each of them. Therefore, when using the system in ways not described in this Reference Guide and Operation Manual or when any question arises in the descriptions, please contact the place of purchase or a sales representative listed at the end of manuals. This manual does not cover the X-ray tube unit. Read the following manual for the X-ray tube unit and Heating & Cooling Curve:

X-ray Tube Unit Model Name 0.7/1.3U163C-36

X-ray Tube Unit Document Number M535-E318

This Reference Guide and Operation Manual should be kept available for future reference. If the user or usage location changes, ensure that this Reference Guide and Operation Manual are always kept together with the system. Periodically check to be sure that this Reference Guide, Operation Manual and the warning labels are not missing or damaged. If they are, contact your Shimadzu service representative for replacement. Original version is approved in English.

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Content of this manual may be changed for improvement without notice. Although every possible effort has been made to avoid errors while creating this manual, immediate revision may not be possible in the event that errors or missing information are detected.

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Screen images and illustrations contained in this manual may differ from those in actual use, and are intended for example purposes only. Illustrations may also use partial images.

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MobileDaRt Evolution is a registered trademark of Shimadzu Corporation in the United States and Europe (Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market).

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Related Documents Types of Manuals

1 Component

Document Name

1

Document No.

Mobile X-Ray System

Mobile X-Ray System MobileDaRt Evolution (MX8 Version) Operation Manual

M503-E068

X-ray Tube Unit

X-ray Tube Unit 0.7/1.3U163C-36 Operation Manual

M535-E318

Combined with Keyless Entry Option

Mobile X-Ray System MobileDaRt Evolution Keyless Entry Option Operation Manual (For Password administration)

M503-E033

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Reference Guide

Mobile X-Ray System

Mobile X-Ray System MobileDaRt Evolution (MX8 Version) Reference Guide

M503-E071 (this manual)

1

Operation Guide

Mobile X-Ray System

Mobile X-Ray System MobileDaRt Evolution (MX8 Version) Operation Guide

M503-E075

Operation Manual

1

1 1

^ Reference Read through also the Operation Manual supplied with the DR-ID 800.

Abbreviations

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The following are the abbreviations used in this manual. Abbreviations

Description

APR

Anatomical Program

DICOM

Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine

FPD

Flat Panel Detector

LED

Light Emitting Diode

MWM

Modality Worklist Management

PACS

Picture Archiving and Communication Systems

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Options

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The "Options" described in this manual may be provided as standard, or may be unavailable, depending on the sales format.

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Contents Preface Related Documents...iii Abbreviations...iii Options...iii

Chapter 1 Basic Operation 1.1 Starting and Shutting Down the System... 1-2 1.1.1 Starting the System... 1-2 1.1.2 Shutting Down the System... 1-4 1.1.3 Auto-Power-Off Function... 1-5 Wake the System from the Auto-Power-Off State... 1-5

1.2 Warm-up the X-Ray Tube Unit... 1-8 1.2.1 Warm-up Procedure... 1-8

1.3 Moving the System... 1-11 1.3.1 Posture for Moving the System... 1-11 Correct Posture for Moving... 1-13 Examples of Moving in Unsafe Manner... 1-13 1.3.2 FPD Storage... 1-14 1.3.3 Travel Mode and Inch-Mover Buttons... 1-14 Normal Travel Mode... 1-14 Low-Speed Travel Mode... 1-15 Inch-Mover Buttons... 1-15 1.3.4 Obstruction Detector... 1-16 Obstruction Detector Cancel Function... 1-16 1.3.5 Emergency Stop Button... 1-17 Releasing the Emergency Stop... 1-17

1.4 Arm Operation... 1-18 1.4.1 Locking and Releasing the Arm... 1-18 Releasing the Arm Lock... 1-18 Setting the Arm Lock... 1-19 1.4.2 Positioning the X-Ray Tube Unit... 1-21 1.4.3 Setting the Irradiation Field... 1-22 Adjusting the Irradiation Field... 1-22 Illuminating the Light Field... 1-23

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1.5.1 Setting the Radiography Parameters... 1-24 1.5.2 Radiography Parameters... 1-24 Normal Use... 1-24 Low-Battery Mode... 1-26 1.5.3 Setting the Radiography Parameters Using the APR (Anatomical Programs)... 1-28 Setting the APR... 1-28 Selecting an APR for DR Radiography Mode... 1-28 1.5.4 Manually Setting the Radiography Parameters... 1-29 Setting the X-ray Tube Voltage (kV)... 1-29 Setting the Current-Time Product (mAs)... 1-29 Changing the Focal Spot... 1-29

1.6 X-Ray Radiography... 1-30 1.6.1 DR Radiography Preparation... 1-31 1.6.2 DR Radiography Procedure (Changing the Cassette Radiography Mode to the DR Radiography Mode)... 1-32 1.6.3 Transferring Images to a Printer or PACS System... 1-38 1.6.4 Cassette Radiography Procedure... 1-39 Changing Registered an APR for Cassette Radiography... 1-41 1.6.5 Low-Battery Radiography... 1-42 Current-Time Product Set in Low-Battery Mode... 1-42 1.6.6 Additional Radiography Function... 1-43

1.7 Charging the System... 1-44 1.7.1 Manual Charging... 1-46 1.7.2 Automatic Charging... 1-47 1.7.3 Charging Progress... 1-48

1.8 FPD Storage... 1-50 Storage Case... 1-50 Setting the FPD Lock... 1-51 Releasing the FPD Lock... 1-51

1.9 Changing the Operation Sound Volume... 1-52 1.9.1 Changing the Sound Volume Emitted During X-Ray Exposure or When Radiography Preparation Is Finished... 1-52 1.9.2 Switching the System Travel Alert Sound ON or OFF... 1-53

Chapter 2 Advanced Operation 2.1 User Settings... 2-2 List of User Settings... 2-4 2.1.1 Personal ID Setting [Pid]... 2-7 2.1.2 Power-Assist Setting [PAS]... 2-7

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1 2.1.3 Acceleration Setting [Acc]... 2-8 2.1.4 Steer Control Setting [Stc]... 2-8 2.1.5 Backward Power-Assist Setting [bAC]... 2-9 2.1.6 Auto-Power-Off Time Setting [APO]... 2-9 2.1.7 Buzzer Setting [bon]... 2-10 2.1.8 Collimator Lamp Control Setting [LAP]... 2-10 2.1.9 APR Settings [aPr]... 2-11 Registering APR... 2-12

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Setting an Added Filter... 2-12 Setting DR Long-Time Radiography... 2-12 2.1.10Operation Sound Setting [Snd]... 2-14 Pattern Selection... 2-14 Setting the Pattern Tone... 2-14 Setting the Sound Volume... 2-15 Setting the Sound Emitted During X-ray Exposure... 2-15

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Setting the Sound Emitted When Radiography Preparation is Finished... 2-16 Setting the Sound Emitted During System Travel... 2-16

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Checking the Sound Pattern... 2-16 2.1.11Time Setting for Automatic Charging [AbC]... 2-17 2.1.12FPD Lock Release Setting [FPd]... 2-17 2.1.13Muting Time Setting [ndr]... 2-18 2.1.14Battery Information Display [L-bat]... 2-19 2.1.15CPU Backup Battery Information Display [C-bat]... 2-20 2.1.16Emergency Brake Release Battery Information Display [E-bat]... 2-21 2.1.17X-Ray Tube Unit Information Display [tUbe]... 2-22 2.1.18Motor Information Display [drive]... 2-23 2.1.19Wire Rope Information Display [roPe]... 2-24

2.2 Changing Registered Parameters of an APR... 2-25

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Chapter 3 Optional Features 3.1 Wireless Hand Switch... 3-2 Wireless Hand Switch... 3-2

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Wireless Hand Switch Holder... 3-3 3.1.1 Using the Wireless Hand Switch... 3-4 Basic Operation... 3-4 Holder Mode... 3-5 3.1.2 Operable Range of the Wireless Hand Switch... 3-5 3.1.3 Replacing Batteries... 3-6

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3.2 Protective Screen... 3-8 3.2.1 Using the Shield... 3-8

3.3 Dose Area Product Meter... 3-10 3.3.1 Specifications... 3-10 VacuDAP 1580015... 3-10 3.3.2 Using the Dose Area Product Meter... 3-11 3.3.3 Cleaning the Dose Area Product Meter... 3-11

3.4 Keyless Entry... 3-12 3.4.1 Using the Keyless Entry... 3-12

3.5 Grip Bar Height Change... 3-14 3.5.1 Using the Grip Bar Height Change... 3-16 Changing the Grip Bar Height from the Default Position to the Lowered Position... 3-16 Changing the Grip Bar Height from the Lowered Position to the Default Position... 3-16

3.6 Luminous Hand Switch... 3-17 3.6.1 Using the Luminous Hand Switch... 3-17

3.7 Additional Hand Switch... 3-18 3.8 Wireless LAN Option... 3-19 3.8.1 Using the Wireless LAN Adapter... 3-19 3.8.2 Wireless LAN Adapter Specifications... 3-20

3.9 Second FPD Kit... 3-21 3.10 Wired Connection Kit... 3-22 3.10.1Switching from a Wireless to Wired Connection... 3-22 3.10.2Switching from a Wired to Wireless Connection... 3-23

3.11 External Monitor Interface... 3-24 3.11.1Using the External Monitor Interface... 3-24 3.11.2Specifications... 3-25

3.12 Barcode Reader... 3-26 3.12.1Using the Barcode Reader... 3-26

3.13 Protective Film... 3-27 3.14 IC Card Authentication Option... 3-28 3.14.1Logging in with an IC Card... 3-28

3.15 Remote Controller... 3-29 3.15.1Using the Remote Controller... 3-30 3.15.2Operable Range of the Remote Controller... 3-31 3.15.3Replacing Batteries... 3-32

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4.1 Warning Indicator Lamp... 4-2 4.2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp... 4-4 4.3 Emergency Brake Release Function... 4-6

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4.3.1 Activating the Emergency Brake Release Function... 4-6 4.3.2 Releasing the Brake in Emergencies... 4-7

4.4 Notification Function... 4-8 4.4.1 Temporarily Disabling the Replacement Time Display Function... 4-9

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Appendix APR Number...Appendix-2 Cassette Radiography... Appendix-2

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DR Radiography... Appendix-2

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 Chapter Contents 1.1

Starting and Shutting Down the System...1-2

1.2

Warm-up the X-Ray Tube Unit...1-8

1.3

Moving the System... 1-11

1.4

Arm Operation...1-18

1.5

Setting the Radiography Parameters...1-24

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X-Ray Radiography...1-30

1.7

Charging the System...1-44

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FPD Storage...1-50

1.9

Changing the Operation Sound Volume...1-52

1 Basic Operation

1.1 Starting and Shutting Down the System 1.1.1

Starting the System To start the system, turn the key switch to the ON

position.

The system confirms its functions before the remaining battery charge is indicated on the battery indicator. After the battery charge status has been indicated, the system can be moved, the arm lock released, or the DR system started. When the (standby indicator lamp) is illuminated, radiography can be performed. The following limits are placed on X-ray radiography depending on the remaining battery charge display. No.

Battery Indicator

1

to

Radiography is possible.

to

Radiography is possible only under certain radiography parameters.

2

X-ray Radiography Availability

^ Reference "1.6.5 Low-Battery Radiography" P.1-42

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Radiography is not possible. Immediately charge the battery. ^ Reference "1.7 Charging the System" P.1-44

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The (standby indicator lamp) will illuminate almost immediately if restarting the system directly after shutting it down; It may take as long as 1 minute to illuminate if restarting after the system has not been performed over a long period of time.

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If the key switch is turned ON with buttons or levers left ON, code [A4] to [A11] appears on the mAs display. Release the switch or lever.

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If the key switch is turned ON with the hand switch still depressed, code [F64] or [F65] appears on the mAs display. Release the hand switch.

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Please note that the battery voltage rises temporarily immediately after the system is turned ON. As a result, the battery indicator will indicate more than the actual remaining charge. After the system is used for a while, the battery display will return to its actual remaining charge.

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If the key switch is turned ON with the emergency stop button still depressed, code [F6d] appears on the mAs display. If the emergency stop button is reset after the key switch is turned ON with the emergency stop button in the pressed state, code [d20] or [d21] will appear and the system will lock tight. In this case, restart the system while the emergency stop button is in the reset state.

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Shutting Down the System To shut down the system, turn the key switch to the OFF

1-4

position.

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When leaving the system unattended, be sure to turn the key switch to OFF remove the key, and keep it in an appropriate place.

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The DR system does not shut down even if the key switch is turned to the OFF position. When leaving the system unattended, be sure to shut down the DR system. If the DR system is running without connecting the power plug to an outlet, the battery will be completely discharged within a few hours from when the last bar on the battery indicator goes out; this may significantly reduce the battery life and performance.

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When not using the system for a long period of time, turn the main circuit breaker to OFF.

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When the key switch is ON , the auto-power-off function shuts the system off if not used for a long time. The auto-power-off function default setting is 5 minutes. When the auto-power-off function starts up, [at] and [OFF] is displayed on the kV and mAs displays until the system is shut off. When power to the system turns off, the status indicator lamp slowly lights up blue.

* The time setting can be changed if necessary.

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See "2.1.6 Auto-Power-Off Time Setting [APO]" P.2-9.

 Wake the System from the Auto-Power-Off State

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Any of the following five operations will wake the system from the auto-power-off state. No.

Location

Method

1

Brake Release Bar

Gripping the brake release bar on the grip bar.

2

Arm Lock Release Button (Collimator)

Pressing the arm lock release buttons on the collimator.

3

Arm Lock Release Pressing the arm lock release button on the guide handle. Button (Guide Handle)

4

Arm Lock Release Lever

Pressing down the arm lock release lever on the arm joint.

5

Key Switch

Turning the key switch to the OFF position, waiting three or more seconds, and then returning it to the ON position.

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1Grip Bar: Gripping the brake release bar.

1 Grip Bar

1 Brake Release Bar

1 2Collimator: Pressing the arm lock release buttons.

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Arm Lock Release Button

4Arm joint: Pressing down the arm lock release lever.

Arm Lock Release Lever

5Key switch: Turning the key switch to the OFF position, waiting three or more seconds, and then returning it to the ON position.

Key Switch

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The auto-power-off function does not activate if the power plug is connected to an outlet.

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After the auto-power-off function activates, connecting the power plug to an outlet starts battery charging.

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Even if the auto-power-off function stops the system, a small amount of power from the battery will still be consumed. Turn the key switch to the OFF position when the system is not in use. If the system is left for several days in the auto-power-off state, the battery will be completely discharged, which may lead to significantly reduced battery life and overall performance.

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If All LEDs on the battery indicator are not illuminated, the auto-power-off function will automatically start in 5 minutes to prevent wearing out the battery.

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If the DR system is running without connecting the power plug to an outlet, the battery will be completely discharged within a few hours from when the last bar on the battery indicator goes out; this may significantly reduce the battery life and performance.

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The auto-power off function does not turn off the DR system. By performing the setting on the DR system, the DR system can be automatically stopped to reduce battery consumption when a certain period of time elapses with the study list screen displayed.

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1.2 Warm-up the X-Ray Tube Unit X-ray tube unit must be warmed up before it can be used.

Always perform warm-up the X-ray tube unit before starting radiography. Before performing warm-up, be sure to fully close the collimator leaf. In particular, if X-ray tube voltage is set to over 100 kV, warm-up should be performed on a daily basis. Performing radiography without warm-up the X-ray tube unit may cause an electrical discharge.

1.2.1

Warm-up Procedure

Usage Condition

Warm-up Description Warm-up 1

When using the X-ray tube unit for the first time that day

When not using the X-ray tube unit for more than a month

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Generate X-rays with the parameters for Step 1in Warm-up Procedure 1 below, and repeat the process for each Step in order, until Step with the practically-used voltage. Warm-up 2 Generate X-rays with the parameters for Step 1 in Warm-up Procedure 2 below, and repeat the process for each Step in order.

Switch the system to cassette radiography mode. ^ Reference "1.6.4 Cassette Radiography Procedure" P.1-39

2

Press the [0] keypad button. The dose display indicates [tUbeUP] and the system switches to warm-up mode.

3

Set the tube voltage and number of times using the kV [+] and kV [-] buttons and the mAs [+] and mAs [-] buttons respectively. •

Tube voltage: kV display

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Number of times: mAs display ([n1] = 1 time, [n2] = 2 times, [n-] = no setting)

* The initial tube voltage setting (50 kV) can be changed. See "■ Changing Registered an APR for Cassette Radiography" P.1-41.

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