PD HELIANTHUS A Si U 011
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implementation).
It can be completed with a wide range of accessories including the device for stereotactic and
tomoguided biopsies.
It is composed of:
• Mammography Unit with isocentric C-Arm, integrated high voltage generator, biangular X-ray tube
and full field digital detector;
POWER SUPPLY
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Line voltage 115/220/230/240 Vac ±10% 50/60 Hz
Power 115/220/230/240 Vac
Momentary: 85/45/43/41 A
Long time: 2,5/1,3/1,2/1,2 A
Number of phases 1 or 2 configurable
Connection Permanently installed (IEC 60601-1)
Wall connection 20 A Thermal-magnetic circuit breaker
(40 A Thermal-magnetic circuit breaker in 115 Vac
option)
Mains resistance <0.50 Ω
EMERGENCY STOPS
System contains in some of its parts and subassemblies, solid and liquid substances that must be dispo-
sed only designated companies according to local laws
Tube assembly Beryllium, glass, dielectric oil (PCB free), other
metals and plastic
H.V. transformer Dielectric oil (PCB free), plastic, copper and other
metals
Other subassemblies Plastic, other metals, electronic components, glass,
epoxy printed circuits, amorphous selenium
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (with a-Si Detector)
MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT
• Mammo unit switched on Relative humidity: 30% ÷ 85%
Barometric pressure: 540 hPa ÷ 1060 hPa
Detector maximum rate of temperature change 10° C in 20’
Heat dissipated in max load condition of 35 kV 316 kCal/h
500 mAs (1 shot every 5 minutes)
ISOCENTRIC C-ARM
CONTROL SWITCHES
MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT
kV repeatability ± 0,1%
kV risetime ≤1.5 ms from 0 to 100%
kV display XX,X kV (3 digits)
Lowest Current Time Product 1 mAs
(IEC 60601-2-45: 201.7.9.2.1.f)
mAs maximum value 640 mAs (allowed)
mAs resolution (Automatic) 0,1 mAs
mAs values in accordance with R’20 series
(Note: values rounded down on the base of
standards tolerance and series limited to 640 mAs)
mAs display XXX,X mAs (4 digits)
Exposure Time range 0.02÷4.7 s (640 mAs @135 mA)
(Automatically selected in function of selected mAs)
Safety timer 10 s
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X-RAY TUBE (IAE XM1016 T)
Anode rotation speed 3.000 rpm @50 Hz (10.000 rpm @50 Hz optional)
Target material Tungsten
Focal track: RT (Tungsten+Rhenium)
Bulk: TZM (Molibdenum+Titanium+Zirconium)
Anode Heat Storage Capacity 300 kHU (225 kJ)
Maximum Anode Heat Dissipation Rate 60 kHU/min (750 W)
X-Ray Tube Assembly Heat Storage Capacity 500 kHU (375 kJ)
X-Ray Tube Assembly Heat Dissipation Rate 108 HU/s (80 W)
Cooling method Free air convection
Anode Disc Target Angle 10° (Small Focus)/16° (Large Focus)
Anode Disc Diameter 80 mm
Focal spots 2
MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT
Focal spot size according to IEC 336 0,1x0,1 mm (Small Focus)/0,3x0,3 mm (Large Focus)
Power (Nominal Anode Input Power) 1.400 W (Small)/5.900 W (Large) (3.000 rpm)
2.400 W (Small)/9.600 W (Large) (10.000 rpm opt.)
Nominal X-Ray tube voltage and highest X-Ray Large focus: 49 kV and 80 mA
Tube current available at that voltage Small focus: 49 kV and 42 mA
(IEC 60601-2-45:201.7.9.2.1.a) In tomo mode (optional):
Large focus: 49 kV and 140 mA
Highest X-Ray tube current and highest X-Ray tube Large focus: 135 mA and 35 kV
voltage available at that current Small focus: 65 mA and 35 kV
(IEC 60601-2-45:201.7.9.2.1.b) In tomo mode (optional):
Large focus: 200 mA and 35 kV
Corresponding combination of X-Ray tube voltage Large focus: 35 kV*135 mA=4.725 W
and X-Ray tube current which results in the highest Small focus: 42 kV*55 mA=2.310 W
electric output power In tomo mode (optional):
(IEC 60601-2-45:201.7.9.2.1.c) Large focus: 35 kV*200 mA=7.000 W
Lowest current time product 1 mAs for both operation modes
(IEC 60601-2-45:201.7.9.2.1.f)
For Mammographic X-Ray Equipment provided 8 mAs (using 20 mm PMMA phantom)
with automatic Exposure Control controlling Loa-
ding Time, shortest Loading Time and/or the lowest
resulting Current Time Product
(IEC 60601-2-45: 201.7.9.2.1.h)
X-Ray Window 0,5 mm Beryllium
Housing X-Ray protection ≥0,5 mm Pb equivalent
Inherent filtration 0,0 mm Al IEC 60522:1999-02
HVL measured at 28 kV >0,5 mm Al equivalent
Total filtration at 28 kV >0,5 mm Al
With active temperature sensor under main CPU Upper limit temperature 65° outside tube assembly.
control HU and °C display available in technical menu.
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FILTERS
MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT
Type Automatic recognition of compression paddle
format and position
Light source LED (Risk Group 1 - Low Risk -
according to IEC 62471)
Light beam Switch ON by push-button or automatic when
operating compression (selectable by service)
Electronic timer
Light intensity ≥150 lux
Light beam collimation accuracy according to IEC 60601-2-45: 203.8.5.4
Mirror with automatic out of field function
Image formats - 24x30 cm
- 18x24 cm
- 14x30 cm
- 12x30 cm
- 11x30 cm
- 10x24 cm
- 11x14 cm
- 9x13 cm
- 8x11 cm
- 7x7 cm
- 8x5/7x5 cm for biopsy
- Trapezoidal dynamic for tomo exam (optional)
Protection of examination field Protective screen to keep patient’s face out of X-ray
beam during 2D exam
Extended protective screen to keep patient’s face
out of X-ray beam during tomo exam (optional)
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DIGITAL FLAT PANEL DETECTOR
MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT
Image matrix 2.816x3.584=10.092.544 pixel
Image depth 16 bit
Fill factor 80 % geometric
MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) >75% @ 1 lp/mm
>10% @ 5,8 lp/mm
DQE (Detector Quantum Efficiency) >45% @ 1 lp/mm
for an exposure of 28 kV >10% @ 5,8 lp/mm
Resolution 5,9 lp/mm (Nyquist)
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 15,19 (28,5 kV-10 mAs)
(with 45 mm PMMA Phantom)
Ghost image factor (point n° 2b.2.4.5 of “EUREF”) 0,05
Tomosynthesis acquisition time 5 s (with 15° scan angle)
(activated with optional tomo upgrade kit) 6 s (with 24° scan angle)
11.5 s (with 50° scan angle)
Reconstruction time from last exposure <15 s (in 2D mode)
(breast thickness of 50 mm)
TOMO mode (all slices) (optional)
36 s (with 15° scan angle)
38 s (with 24° scan angle)
49 s (with 50° scan angle)
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“SensROI” AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE CONTROL
MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT
Description Processing of acquired RAW images and
display in “For Presentation” format to enhance
breast tissue structures and reduce the noise
Dedicated Filters For geometric magnification and in case of
prosthesis, metallic clips, surgical markers,
clusters of microcalcifications, breast specimens
and surgical anatomical parts
Images compression format JPEG LOSSLESS (JL)
JPEG 2000 LOSSLESS (J2L)
Images saving/export format DICOM FOR PROCESSING FFDM
DICOM FOR PROCESSING (only in tomo mode)
Name “M-VIEW/VI”
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GRID
MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT
Lines/cm 102
Contrast factor 1,3
IMAGE QUALITY
DOSE CALCULATOR
MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT
Potter Bucky or magnification device 183 mm @ 1,5x/123 mm @ 1,8x/83 mm @ 2x
Compression force range Adjustable from 70 to 200 N
Compression force displayed Effective applied force with 1 N resolution
Compression thickness accuracy ±1 mm
Compression paddle descent speed 4 cm/s at the start
Proportionally decreasing compressing the breast
Maximum compression force safety device Triple: electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical
Soft compression release after exposure Selectable from control panel
Compression paddle aluminium equivalence < 0.2 mm Al (0.135 mm Al≈30 kV)
Number and type Two LED backlight touchscreens on both sides of C-Arm
Screen size (aspect ratio) and resolution 7” (4:3) - 640x480
Displayed parameters Compression force, compressed breast thickness, patient
name, projection angle, breast laterality,
ACR code, collimation format, magnification factor
FOOT-CONTROLS
Number and type One with four pedals and one push-button
Two with four pedals and one push-button (optional)
Control actions Vertical movement of C-Arm
Vertical movement of compression Paddle
Motor driven compression unlock
Protection degree according to IEC 529 IP X2
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PERSONAL COMPUTER
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PERSONAL COMPUTER (integrated in mammo unit)
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