NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak Hardware Overview USA

Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak Hardware Overview OLT NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak Hardware Overview Online Training This training will introduce you to the basic hardware components and functions of the NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak scanner. Master Template HOOD05162003052540 | Effective Date: 26-Nov-2019 Identify the components of the patient table 1 Operate the Remote Scan Control (RSC) 4 Describe the function of the tablet 3 ​Identify the components of the gantry 2 Operate the control box 5 ? Welcome Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0001.wav Audio Script: Welcome to the NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak Hardware Overview Online Training. This training will introduce you to the basic hardware components and functions of the NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak scanner, and will cover the five learning objectives listed on the right. Table with 2 columns and 4 rows Not all pages contain audio. Some pages invite you to read for yourself or watch a video. All pages show a ? button in the lower-right corner. Select the ? button to get a quick guide through the navigation elements. Select the button on the left upper corner to display or hide the menu. ? Navigation hints Before you start, we would like to give you a few tips on how to navigate: Enjoy the course! ? Navigation hints ? Technology overview 82 cm gantry bore Large bore with optional Funnel Moodlight helps patients to relax Ideal for obese, trauma, or ICU patients Optional CARE 2D Camera (patient observation camera) in the gantry funnel for greater patient safety Patient table Maximum load of 340 kg (750 lbs) in the center Maximum table feed speed of 737 mm/s for high pitch scans 200 cm scannable range FAST 3D Camera (optional) Helps plan the topogram range and move the patient to the scan start position Automatic patient iso-centering Correct scan direction and body region Mobile workflow Tablet: Thin and light iPad for preparing scans right at the gantry Preview images directly on the tablet Placement and charging of the tablet at the detached docking station (optional), at the docking stations on the gantry, or at the workplace Support for up to 5 tablets for a truly flexible mobile user experience Remote control: Simplifies patient positioning and starts the scan remotely Efficient workplace design Gantry-integrated ICS (Image Control System) to enable flexible room design and leave the workspace uncluttered ICS Ultra Power and Quantum IRS with high performance CPUs to handle acquired data in a timely manner 2 QuantaMax detectors As a dual source CT, the NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak uses photon-counting QuantaMax detectors in both the A and B systems Based on cadmium telluride as the detector material, the QuantaMax detector for the very first time enables a direct signal conversion of incoming X-ray photons The result of this is unparalleled spatial resolution - without a decreased dose efficiency, even in Quantum High Resolution scans 2 Vectron X-ray tubes Large power reserves of 1,300 mA allow for low-dose techniques for the broadest range of patients Dynamic tube collimation that protects the patient from clinically irrelevant radiation in all standard spiral scan modes Technology overview Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0003.wav Audio Script: Let´s begin with a short technology overview for the NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak. The NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak is one of the world’s first commercially available clinical whole-body photon-counting CT scanners. It is a premium, high-resolution, high-speed dual source photon-counting CT scanner that empowers users to image even the most challenging cases. Its hardware highlights include: - 2 Vectron tubes and 2 QuantaMax Cadmium Telluride photon-counting detectors for maximum speed, power, image quality and dose efficiency - an efficient workplace design with the image control system integrated into the gantry, to enable complete flexibility in the positioning of the workstation - a Mobile Workflow with thin and light iPads - a FAST 3D Camera for automatic patient iso-centering - a patient table that can perform high pitch spiral scans, with a table feed speed of up to 737 mm/s - and a large 82 cm gantry bore optimized for a pleasant patient experience Select the markers to learn more. ? Technical specifications Detector: ..............….. 2 x QuantaMax detector X-ray tube: ..........…... 2 x Vectron® X-ray tube Number of acquired slices: …….… 2 x 144 (144 at each detector) Min. recon thickness: 0.2 mm Rotation time: ....……. Up to 0.25 s Temporal resolution: 66 ms Generator power: .….. 2 x 120 kW (120 kW for each generator) kV settings: .........…… 70, 90, 100, 120, 140, 150 kV Max. scan speed: ..….. 737 mm/s Table load: .........……. Up to 340 kg / 750 lbs Gantry opening: .……. 82 cm Technical specifications Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0004.wav Audio Script: Here you can see an overview of the technical specifications for the NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak. Take a moment to review the details, then proceed to the next page. ? Eco Power Mode Eco Power Mode is on. Eco Power Mode will turn off automatically when you press any key on any of the control devices or if there are running scanning tasks in progress. Eco Power Mode is off. Depending on your configuration, you can manually turn on Eco Power Mode or Eco Power Mode automatically turns on after a preset time period. Eco Power Mode is disabled. If you want to use Eco Power Mode, configure the Eco Power Mode settings in the Administration Portal first. A radiology department takes approximately 4.2% of an average hospital’s energy consumption1. The new Eco Power Mode now enables you to work more sustainably: It reduces power consumption when your CT system is not in use. The leaf icon indicates the Eco Power Mode status with different colors. Please note: Eco Power Mode is available on the tablet as well as at your Acquisition Workplace. 1 Aunión-Villa, J., Gómez-Chaparro, M. & García-Sanz-Calcedo, J.: Study of the energy intensity by built areas in a medium-sized Spanish hospital, Energy Efficiency 14, 26 (2021). Eco Power Mode Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0005.wav Audio Script: A radiology department takes approximately 4.2 % of an average hospital’s energy consumption. The new Eco Power Mode now enables you to work more sustainably: It reduces power consumption when your CT system is not in use. The leaf icon indicates the Eco Power Mode status with different colors. Please note: Eco Power Mode is available on the tablet as well as at your Acquisition Workplace. Green: Eco Power Mode is on. Eco Power Mode will turn off automatically when you press any key on any of the control devices or if there are running scanning tasks in progress. White: Eco Power Mode is off. Depending on your configurations, you can manually turn on Eco Power Mode or Eco Power Mode automatically turns on after a preset time period. Gray: Eco Power Mode is disabled. If you want to use Eco Power Mode, configure the Eco Power Mode settings in the Administration Portal first. Please note: Eco Power Mode is only available for syngo.CT VB20 or higher. ? Hardware components overview Patient table Gantry Control box Gantry Gantry Tablet Remote scan control Hardware components overview Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0006.wav Audio Script: There are three main hardware components that will be described in detail in this training: the patient table, the gantry, and the Control box. The Gantry has several important elements that will be explored throughout the training. We will also take a closer look at the tablet and the wireless remote scan control to better understand how to operate these mobile devices. Let´s get started! ? Patient table This chapter gives you an overview of the characteristics and operating elements of the patient table. The patient table top is impervious to water. The table, mattress, and accessories are shaped such that they cause, if at all, only minimal artifacts. The markings on the positioning mat indicate the metal-free area of the patient table. Patient table Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0007.wav Audio Script: This chapter gives you an overview of the characteristics and operating elements of the patient table. In general, the patient table top is impervious to water. The table, mattress, and accessories are shaped such that they cause, if at all, only minimal artifacts. The markings on the positioning mat indicate the metal-free area of the patient table. Learn more about the features and details of the patient table on the following pages. ? Overview Multi-Purpose Table Independent horizontal and vertical movement Move Table Top Only mode Min. height: 37.9 cm / 14.9” Max. load: 340 kg / 750 lbs Table feed speed: 3–737 mm/s Scannable range: 200 cm / 78.7" (with patient table extension) Overview Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0008.wav Audio Script: The patient table can be moved horizontally and vertically, with the horizontal table movement being independent of the vertical one. You can activate the Move Table Top Only mode to increase the space between the table base and the gantry, for example, to position a C-arm device. If the Move Table Top Only mode is activated, you can move the table top into and out of the gantry while the table top support is fully retracted. The table can be lowered to a minimum table height of 37.9 cm (14.9 “) for easier patient accessibility. The maximum load in the center is 340 kg (750 lbs). The maximum table feed speed is 737 mm/s and the scannable range is 200 cm (78.7 inches) with patient table extension. Please do not place any objects underneath the patient table to avoid injury to the patient or personnel and damage to the equipment. The patient table is equipped with a safety stop function. It stops when a malfunction occurs. ? Storage box and side rail (optional) The storage box and the side rail are optional. The side rail also has two options: A long rail and a short rail. You can choose to attach these optional parts along one side or both sides of the patient table. You can then mount accessories and other material that is required during the complete examination workflow to the side rail. Side rail Storage box Storage box and side rail (optional) Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0009.wav Audio Script: The storage box and the side rail are optional. The side rail also has two options: A long rail and a short rail. You can choose to attach these optional parts along one side or both sides of the patient table. You can then mount accessories and other material that is required during the complete examination workflow to the side rail. ? Table foot switch (optional) Illumination light Illuminated if the respective motion is possible Unload pedal Moves the table down and out of the gantry to unload a patient Load pedal Moves the table and loads a patient Unload pedal Moves the table down and out of the gantry to unload a patient Load pedal Moves the table and loads a patient Table foot switch (optional) Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0010.wav Audio Script: You can move the patient table by using the optional table foot switch as an alternative to using the keys on the Remote Scan Control or the gantry operator panel. The table foot switch is located between the gantry and the patient table, and has a Load pedal and an Unload pedal on each side. Select the orange markers to learn more. Please note: The table foot switch is an optional accessory. ? Manual table movement In an emergency, with the STOP key pressed or in a power failure, you can position the table top manually. Pull the handle towards the foot end of the table top and pull the table top out of the gantry. Handle Manual table movement Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0011.wav Audio Script: In an emergency, with the STOP key pressed or in a power failure, you can position the table top manually. Pull the handle towards the foot end of the table top and pull the table top out of the gantry. ? Physiological measurement module (PMM, optional) The PMM is an optional device. It provides the receptacle for the electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes and a push button for changing the ECG channel. Registers the ECG signal and the R-peak Located at the table foot end Movable with the table top PMM interface Push button Physiological measurement module (PMM, optional) Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0012.wav Audio Script: The physiological measurement module (PMM) is an optional device. It provides the receptacle for the electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes and a push button for changing the ECG channel. The PMM registers the ECG signal and the R-peak. It is located at the table foot end, and can be moved with the table top. ? Gantry components This chapter describes the displays, operating elements, and connectors of the gantry. Gantry front components Gantry operator panel CARE 2D Camera FAST 3D Camera Moodlight CARE Breathe Laser light markers Gantry interfaces Smart connector board Gantry back components Gantry components Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0013.wav Audio Script: This chapter describes the displays, operating elements, and connectors of the gantry: the gantry front components the gantry operator panel the CARE 2D Camera the FAST 3D Camera the Moodlight CARE Breathe the laser light markers the gantry interfaces the smart connector board and the gantry back components ? Funnel Moodlight (optional) Laser light markers STOP key Ring Moodlight / CARE Moodlight (optional) Smart connector board Gantry operator panel Tablet (optional) CARE Breathe (optional) Tablet CARE 2D Camera (optional) Gantry operator panel Gantry intercom Gantry front Gantry front Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0014.wav Audio Script: Here you can see the operating elements and displays located on the gantry front. Select the orange markers to learn more. ? STOP key on the gantry The STOP key allows you to interrupt all system functions and switch off radiation. It is located on the gantry front. In an emergency, press the STOP key. All system movements are interrupted Radiation is stopped Once the emergency situation has been resolved, click the Resume button in the dialog box at the acquisition workstation. STOP key on the gantry Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0015.wav Audio Script: The STOP key allows you to interrupt all system functions and switch off radiation. It is located on the gantry front. In an emergency, press the STOP key. All system movements, such as table movement or gantry tilting, are interrupted and radiation is stopped. Once the emergency situation has been resolved, click the Resume button in the dialog box at the acquisition workstation. ? Gantry operator panel Depending on the configuration, the system has up to four operator panels. With the gantry operator panel, you can control the gantry functions, move the patient table, and trigger scanning. All movement keys have two switching stages. Press light to trigger a slow movement. Press firm to trigger a fast movement. The function of the keys on the gantry operator panel are identical with the Remote Scan Control (RSC) and the control box. Select the colored callouts on the left to learn more. Gantry operator panel Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0016.wav Audio Script: Depending on the configuration, the system has up to four operator panels. With the gantry operator panel, you can control the gantry functions, move the patient table, and trigger scanning. All movement keys have two switching stages. Press light to trigger a slow movement. Press firm to trigger a fast movement. The function of the keys on the gantry operator panel are identical with the Remote Scan Control and the control box. Select the colored callouts on the left to learn more. Laser light marker key Press this key to turn the laser light markers on or off. Feed In key Press this key to move the patient table into the gantry. Suspend key Press this key to suspend the scan procedure. This is the preferred method for interrupting a scan before completion. Do not use the STOP key to suspend the scan procedure. Feed Down key Press this key to move the patient table down. Unload key Use this key to unload a patient. Feed Out key Press this key to move the patient table out of the gantry. Start key Press this key to trigger a scan. The X-ray indicator is illuminated when ready for a scan or during a scan. This key is disabled if there is no in-room monitor or tablet installed. Feed Up key Press this key to move the patient table up. Move key Press this key to move the table to the preselected scanning position. ? Gantry X-ray indicator The radiation status of the system is indicated by the X-ray indicator on the gantry operator panel on the left and right of the gantry. There is an additional X-ray indicator on the gantry back. The color of the X-ray indicator indicates the radiation status of the system: Illuminated in yellow: Radiation active Not illuminated: No radiation Gantry X-ray indicator Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0017.wav Audio Script: The radiation status of the system is indicated by the X-ray indicator on the gantry operator panel on the left and right of the gantry. There is an additional X-ray indicator on the gantry back. The color of the X-ray indicator indicates the radiation status of the system: Illuminated in yellow means radiation active Not illuminated means no radiation ? CARE 2D Camera (optional) The optional CARE 2D Camera (patient observation camera) is mounted on the gantry front and on the gantry back. The camera provides you with live images that allow a closer look at the patient during the whole examination, even when the patient is inside the gantry. If the patient requests it, you can turn off the camera. CARE 2D Camera (optional) Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0018.wav Audio Script: The optional CARE 2D Camera (patient observation camera) is mounted on the gantry front and on the gantry back. The camera provides you with live images that allow a closer look at the patient during the whole examination, even when the patient is inside the gantry. If the patient requests it, you can turn off the camera. ? Ceiling-mounted FAST 3D Camera (optional) The optional ceiling-mounted FAST 3D Camera captures data of the patient structure and produces a three-dimensional live image. This image helps you with correct patient positioning, topogram planning, and collision indication. The camera system is equipped with an infrared light source and sensor, and an RGB (Red-Green-Blue) camera. It is positioned above the patient table. On your tablet, you can see the live image captured with the camera during the examination workflow. Ceiling-mounted FAST 3D Camera (optional) Audio filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0019.wav Audio script: The optional ceiling-mounted FAST 3D Camera captures data of the patient structure and produces a three-dimensional live image. This image helps you with correct patient positioning, topogram planning, and collision indication. The camera system is equipped with an infrared light source and sensor, and an RGB (Red-Green-Blue) camera. It is positioned above the patient table. On your tablet, you can see the live image captured with the camera during the examination workflow. ? Hardware components The ceiling-mounted FAST 3D Camera consists of the following components: Ceiling flange: Covers the fixation to the concrete or suspended ceiling. Ceiling extension: The length of the ceiling extension is variable to allow an installation of the camera at different room heights. Ceiling-mounted FAST 3D Camera: Produces a three-dimensional live image of the patient to help you with patient positioning and topogram planning. 1 2 3 Hardware components Audio filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0020.wav Audio script: The ceiling-mounted FAST 3D Camera consists of the following components: Ceiling flange: Covers the fixation to the concrete or suspended ceiling. Ceiling extension: The length of the ceiling extension is variable to allow an installation of the camera at different room heights. Ceiling-mounted FAST 3D Camera: Produces a three-dimensional live image of the patient to help you with patient positioning and topogram planning. ? Software on your tablet For the optional FAST 3D Camera, there are software features available that you control in the Scan&GO application on your tablet. Select the tab arrows to learn more about these features. Grid Overlay Collision Indication Radiotherapy Mode Software on your tablet [fast_3d_cam_03.mp3] For the optional FAST 3D Camera, there are software features available that you control in the Scan&GO application on your tablet. Select the tab arrows to learn more about these features. Radiotherapy Mode For radiotherapy examinations with the FAST 3D Camera, there is an optional, license-depending Radiotherapy Mode available for Collision Indication. You can activate this mode in the Settings dialog Æ Radiotherapy tab of Scan&GO on your tablet. Just like before, if the system displays a potential collision, you can correct the position of the patient, accessories, or the table height before you move the patient table into the gantry. But in addition, when you press the Move button, the table automatically moves to the topogram target position in a horizontal direction only. The table height remains at the previously set values. Collision Indication The feature Collision Indication displays visual indicators for potential collisions between the patient and the gantry or an accessory before you move the patient table into the gantry. Like this, you can correct the position of the patient or accessories or the table height before you move the patient table into the gantry. Please note: In order to be able to use Collision Indication, You need the optional COLLISION_INDICATION_3D license. You first need to turn on the FAST 3D Camera in the Settings dialog of your tablet. Then turn on Collision Indication. The software will indicate potential collisions as yellow hatched areas and display a warning message on your tablet screen. Grid Overlay The feature Grid Overlay shows a grid on the live image of the Automatic Patient Positioning screen on your tablet. This overlay provides visual feedback for correct patient positioning. Please note: In order to be able to use Grid Overlay, You need the optional GRID_POSITIONING_3D license. You first need to turn on the FAST 3D Camera in the Settings dialog of your tablet. Then turn on Grid Overlay. To check correct patient positioning, the software will overlay the image of the patient with a grid that is aligned with the table. ? More * Subject to availability. Moodlight (optional)* CARE Funnel Light Is an ambient light which illuminates the gantry funnel. It uses LED lights integrated in the back part of the gantry funnel. Gantry ring Moodlight Consists of LED lights integrated in the gantry front cover. It provides a soothing, ambient light during the examination. CARE Moodlight Consists of LED lights on the gantry front cover and is used to indicate the different system states. Click the More button to learn more about the Moodlight and the system states. Moodlight (optional) Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0022.wav Audio Script: The CARE Funnel Light is an ambient light which illuminates the gantry funnel. It uses LED lights integrated in the back part of the gantry funnel. The Gantry ring Moodlight consists of LED lights integrated in the gantry front cover. It provides a soothing, ambient light during the examination. The CARE Moodlight consists of LED lights on the gantry front cover and is used to indicate the different system states. Click the More button to learn more about the Moodlight and the system states. Moodlight states overview Table with 2 columns and 4 rows State Description Scan countdown The LED lights are illuminated in white before the scan is started. The LED lights turn off sequentially, one after another, in a clockwise direction until all the LED lights are off, which indicates that the scan has started. Radiation on The LED lights are illuminated in yellow when the X-ray indicator is illuminated, and the scan is in progess. System startup After you switch on the system, the LED lights turn on sequentially, one section after another, in a counter-clockwise direction. They turn on until all of the LED lights are illuminated in orange, which indicates that the system has started. ? ? Play the video to see the system states that the Moodlight indicates. Select Overview to see an overview of the different Moodlight states. Please note: The Moodlight option is available for all Somaris 10 scanners with software version VB10 or higher and is here shown on a SOMATOM go. scanner. Moodlight states video Overview ? CARE Breathe To help patients understand the different audio instructions during a scan, CARE Breathe displays visual patient instructions (VPI) before, during, and after a scan if the scan range has a patient instruction. You can find the CARE Breathe display units on the gantry front and back in the gantry funnel. Visual patient instruction: The green animation signals the patient to breathe normally. The yellow animation signals the patient to prepare to hold their breath. The ring represents a visual count down. The red animation signals the patient to not breathe or swallow as long as the red animation is displayed. The ring represents a visual count down. CARE Breathe CARE Breathe Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0023.wav Audio Script: To help patients understand the different audio instructions during a scan, CARE Breathe displays visual patient instructions (VPI) before, during and after a scan if the scan range has a patient instruction. You can find the CARE Breathe display units on the gantry front and back in the gantry funnel. Please read through the different Visual patient instructions. ? Laser light markers To turn on the laser light markers, press the Light Marker key on the gantry control panel, the control box, or the Remote Scan Control (RSC). After approximately 1 minute or if a scan is started, the laser light markers are switched off automatically. If you want to switch off the laser light markers immediately, press the Light Marker key again. The laser light markers are laser beams that emanate from three points in the gantry opening. These points indicate the position of the scan center and the slice plane in the middle of the detector rows for the inner scan level and the outer offset level. The laser beams fan out so that you can see lines as a mark or a cross at the intersection of the beams. The laser beams visualize the gantry isocenter and the radiation exposure plane. Laser light markers Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0024.wav Audio Script: The laser light markers are laser beams that emanate from three points in the gantry opening. These points indicate the position of the scan center and the slice plane in the middle of the detector rows for the inner scan level and the outer offset level. The laser beams fan out so that you can see lines as a mark or a cross at the intersection of the beams. The laser beams visualize the gantry isocenter and the radiation exposure plane. Caution: Do not look directly into the laser beam or at its reflection on smooth, mirror-like surfaces during adjustment. To turn on the laser light markers, press the Light Marker key on the gantry control panel, the control box, or the Remote Scan Control. After approximately 1 minute or if a scan is started, the laser light markers are switched off automatically. If you want to switch off the laser light markers immediately, press the Light Marker key again. ? Smart connector board The smart connector board is located at the lower right side of the gantry stand. On/Off power button for the system Two USB interfaces for USB 2.0 or higher SD (Secure Digital) card interface for service purposes X-ray foot switch interface USB interfaces On/Off power button SD card interface X-ray foot switch interface Smart connector board Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0025.wav Audio Script: The smart connector board is located at the lower right side of the gantry stand. There you can find the On/Off power button for the system two USB interfaces for USB 2.0 or higher and an SD card interface for service purposes The side of the gantry also provides the X-ray foot switch interface. ? Gantry back Gantry intercom X-ray indicator Only with gantry operator panel option CARE Breathe (optional) Tablet (optional) Gantry operator panel (optional) Tablet (optional) Gantry operator panel (optional) Stop key Only with gantry operator panel option - or - X-ray indicator Only without gantry operator panel X-ray indicator Only with gantry operator panel option Gantry back Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0026.wav Audio Script: Here you can see the operating elements and displays located on the gantry back. Select the orange markers to learn more. ? Tablet One gantry tablet is standard. You can use up to four gantry tablets at the same time. The Scan&GO application on them enables you to perform basic workflows within the examination room. It is synchronized with the syngo Acquisition Workplace. With Scan&GO technology: Easily display patient information Prepare the scans directly at the gantry Review images that are sent wirelessly from the scanner to the tablet Tablet Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0027.wav Audio Script: One gantry tablet is standard. You can use up to four gantry tablets at the same time. The Scan&GO application on them enables you to perform basic workflows within the examination room. It is synchronized with the syngo Acquisition Workplace. Data is communicated wirelessly to the system. With Scan&GO technology, start checking patient information as soon as you collect the patient from the waiting room, … …and then prepare the scan directly at the gantry to stay with the patient longer. Since the images are sent wirelessly from the scanner to the tablet, operators can return to the patient after the scan and stay there while previewing the images and communicating with radiologists for instant feedback, if required. ? Tablet storage and charging Tablet storage and charging Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0028.wav Audio Script: Identical pairing labels on the tablet and the gantry enable you to identify if they are paired to function together. You can attach up to two tablets at the gantry front… … and optionally up to two tablets at the gantry back. The tablet is charged when it is attached to the gantry and the system is powered on. The tablet is also charged when it is attached to the contacted charging docking station. You can attach the docking station to the wall or place it on a docking station stand on a table. Please note: Do not place the tablet on the patient or the patient table! ? Wireless Remote Scan Control (RSC) A possible interaction device in the examination room is the wireless Remote Scan Control (RSC). Select the colored callouts on the left to see which scanner functions you can control with the buttons on the RSC. Wireless Remote Scan Control (RSC) Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0029.wav Audio Script: A possible interaction device in the examination room is the wireless Remote Scan Control. Select the colored callouts on the left to see which scanner functions you can control with the buttons on the Remote Scan Control. Move key Move the table to the planned scan position. Feed In key Move the patient table in. Feed Out key Move the patient table out. Feed Up key Move the patient table up. Feed Down key Move the patient table down. Suspend key Hold the scan procedure. Unload key Unload a patient. Laser Light Marker key Turn the laser light marker on or off. Start key Trigger a scan. The X-ray indicator is illuminated when ready for a scan or during a scan. This key is disabled if there is no in-room monitor or tablet installed. ? RSC charging The wireless RSC is equipped with rechargeable batteries. Charging By plugging the provided USB cable into the bottom of the device By connecting it to any USB port, e.g., a monitor USB port Note: The wireless RSC will not react to operation while it is charging. Battery Indicator Not charging Red light – low battery Off – battery is fully charged Charging Slow blinking yellow light – charging Solid yellow light – battery is fully charged Fast blinking yellow light – charging error Off – not charging RSC charging Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0030.wav Audio Script: The wireless Remote Scan Control is equipped with rechargeable batteries. It can be charged by plugging the provided USB cable into the bottom of the device or by connecting it to any USB port, for example, a monitor USB port. Note: The wireless Remote Scan Control will not react to operation while it is charging. A battery indicator shows you the current status of the battery. RSC storage ? Pairing label Docking station RSC storage Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0031.wav Audio Script: The wireless Remote Scan Control can be safely stored at the docking station. Identical labels on the wireless Remote Scan Control and the gantry enable you to identify if they are paired to function together. ? Dead man's switch To avoid unintended activation of keys, the wireless RSC is designed with a dead man's switch. Needs to be activated to enable any of the other keys on the device Activated when the user holds the wireless RSC Activation of the dead man's switch Grasp the lower half of the wireless RSC with your palm Thumb should be placed on one side of the device Remaining fingers on the other side Ensure your hands are in contact with both sides of the back of the wireless RSC Dead man's switch Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0032.wav Audio Script: To avoid unintended activation of keys, the wireless Remote Scan Control is designed with a dead man's switch. This switch needs to be activated to enable any of the other keys on the device. The dead man's switch is activated when the user holds the wireless Remote Scan Control. In other situations, the switch is deactivated. To activate the dead man's switch, grasp the lower half of the wireless Remote Scan Control with your palm. Your thumb should be placed on one side of the device and your remaining fingers on the other side. Ensure your hands are in contact with both sides of the back of the wireless Remote Scan Control. ? Operating in range The wireless RSC is limited to a certain operating range. Out of range indicator Blinks when you are at the limit of the operating range. Turns red when you are out of the operating range. Note: Once the wireless RSC is out of operation range, the connection is turned off. As soon as it is back in the operating range, it will establish the connection to the scanner automatically. This might take a few seconds. Operating in range Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0033.wav Audio Script: The wireless Remote Scan Control is limited to a certain operating range. This is shown by the Out of Range indicator. The indicator blinks when you are at the limit of the operating range and will turn red when you are out of the operating range. Once the wireless Remote Scan Control is out of operation range, the connection is turned off. As soon as it is back in the operating range, it will establish the connection to the scanner automatically. This might take a few seconds. ? Control box With the operating elements of the control box, you can start and stop a scan and move the gantry and the table from outside of the examination room. Select the colored callouts on the left to see which scanner functions you can control with the buttons on the control box. Control box Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0034.wav Audio Script: With the operating elements of the control box, you can start and stop a scan and move the gantry and the table from outside of the examination room. Select the colored callouts on the left to see which scanner functions you can control with the buttons on the control box. STOP key Press this key to stop radiation and movements altogether in an emergency. Call patient key Press and hold this key while speaking into the microphone. You can adjust the volume by pressing the + and - keys. The respective volume is indicated by light band. Listen to patient key Press this key if you want to hear what the patient is saying. You can adjust the volume by pressing the + and – keys. The respective volume is indicated by light band. Move key Press this key to move the table to the preselected scanning position or tilt the gantry to the next measuring position. Feed In key Press this key to move the table into the gantry. Feed Out key Press this key to move the table out of the gantry. Feed Up key Press this key to move the patient table up. Feed Down key Press this key to move the patient table down. Suspend key Press this key to hold the scan procedure. This is the preferred method for interrupting a scan before completion. You should not use the STOP key for this purpose. Unload key Use this key to unload a patient. Laser light marker key Press this key to turn the laser light marker on or off. Start key Press this key to trigger a scan. The Start key on the control box is equipped with an X-ray indicator. A warning signal sounds when radiation is being generated. The color of the indicator shows the operating state of the system: When illuminated in green, the scanner is ready for scanning. When illuminated in yellow, radiation is being generated. Similarities ? RSC Control box Gantry operator panel Similarities Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0035.wav Audio Script: You may have noticed that the wireless Remote Scan Control, the control box, and the gantry operator panel have several hardware buttons in common. Please take some time and compare the similarities between the wireless Remote Scan Control, the control box, and the gantry operator panel. The manual keys that appear on the devices are color coded to better show similarities. When you are ready, move on to the Course Review on the next page. ? Operate the control box Operate the Remote Scan Control (RSC) Identify the components of the gantry Identify the components of the patient table Course review Congratulations. You have completed the NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak Hardware Overview Online Training. Select the objectives listed below to review the material before proceeding to the final assessment. Describe the function of the tablet 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 Course review Audio Filename: Naeotom Alpha.Peak HW OV OLT-0036.wav Audio Script: Congratulations. You have completed the NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak Hardware Overview Online Training. Select the objectives listed below to review the material before proceeding to the final assessment. Operate the control box Indicator light Green – scanner is ready for scanning Yellow – radiation is being generated Use the control box to Start a scan Move the gantry and the table Communicate with the patient Unload the patient Stop radiation and movements in case of an emergency Suspend a scan procedure Similarities The control box, the RSC, and the gantry operator panel have several hardware buttons in common Operate the Remote Scan Control (RSC) Battery Indicator Status NOT charging: Red light – low battery Off – battery fully charged Charging: Slow blinking yellow – charging Solid yellow light – battery is fully charged Fast blinking yellow – charging error Off – not charging Dead man’s switch The switch needs to be activated to enable any of the other keys on the device To activate the dead man's switch, grasp the lower half of the RSC with your palm. Your thumb should be placed on one side of the RSC and your remaining fingers on the other side. Ensure your hands are in contact with both sides of the back of the RSC Charging the RSC Charge the wireless RSC by plugging the provided USB cable into the bottom of the RSC The wireless RSC will not react to operation while it is charging Operating in range The wireless RSC is limited to a certain operating range, which is indicated by the Out of Range indicator on the RSC Indicator blinks – at the limit of the operating range Red light – out of the operating range Storage The RSC can be safely stored at the docking station Use the RSC to Start a scan Move the patient table Turn the laser light marker on/off Unload the patient Suspend a scan procedure Describe the function of the tablet Two tablets are offered with the scanner: 10” and 12” (optional) The Scan&GO application enables you to: Perform basic workflows within the examination room Prepare the scan directly at the gantry Review images on the tablet Tablet Storage: The 10” tablet can be safely stored at the gantry front and the optional docking station The 12” tablet can be safely stored at the optional docking station Storage and charging You can attach up to two tablets at the gantry front and optionally up to two tablets at the gantry back The tablet is charged when it is attached to the gantry and the system is powered on The tablet is also charged when it is attached to the contacted charging docking station Scan&GO The Scan&GO application enables you to: Perform basic workflows within the examination room Prepare the scan directly at the gantry Review images on the tablet Pairing Identical pairing labels on the tablet and the gantry enable you to identify if they are paired to function together Identify the components of the gantry Laser light markers Laser beams that emanate from three points in the gantry opening The laser beams visualize the gantry isocenter and the radiation exposure plane Tablet (optional) Moodlight (optional) Smart connector board The smart connector board provides two USB interfaces, the On/Off power button for the system, and an SD card interface for service purposes Gantry interfaces: The gantry provides an interface for the optional X-ray foot switch Funnel Moodlight (optional) Gantry operator panel Operating elements and displays on the gantry back Gantry intercom Stop button (only with gantry panel) or X-ray indicator (only without gantry panel) Visual patient instruction (optional) 2 tablets (optional) 2 gantry panels with X-ray indicator (optional) Gantry operator panel Control the gantry functions, the movement of the patient table, and trigger scanning You may notice that the operator panel, the RSC, and the control box have several hardware buttons in common Gantry X-ray indicator: When illuminated yellow, radiation is active Laser light markers: Use to position the patient correctly. Turn the laser light marker on by pressing the Light Marker key on the gantry operator panel, the control box, or the RSC Tablet CARE 2D Camera (optional) STOP key Press the STOP key in case of an emergency. All system movements are interrupted and radiation is stopped. Gantry intercom CARE Breathe (optional) Identify the components of the patient table Manual table movement Pull the handle towards the foot end of the table top, and pull the table top out of the gantry in case of an emergency (with STOP key pressed) or in power failure. Physiological measurement module (PMM) Optional device that provides the receptacle for the electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes and a push button for changing the ECG channel PMM is located at the table foot end and can be moved with the table top Storage box and side rail (both optional) Patient table Independent horizontal and vertical movement Vertical table travel range 37.9 – 96.5 cm (at table top) Max. load of 307 kg / 676 lbs Table feed speed of 3–737 mm/s Scannable range 200 cm / 78.7" with patient table extension Table foot switch (option) Use the table foot switch to load and unload patients The table foot switch is located between the patient table and the gantry Disclaimer Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Please note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. 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Start Assessment 340 kg / 750 lbs 280 kg / 617 lbs 280 kg / 617 lbs 280 kg / 617 lbs 200 kg / 440 lbs 200 kg / 440 lbs 200 kg / 440 lbs 333 kg / 734 lbs 333 kg / 734 lbs 333 kg / 734 lbs ? What is the maximum load of the patient table? Question 1 of 7 Select the best answer. Multiple Choice Question Laser light markers Laser light markers Laser light markers Control box Control box Control box Table foot switch Table foot switch Table foot switch Air filter Air filter Air filter ? What is a component of the gantry front? Question 2 of 7 Select the best answer. Multiple Choice Question …runs on non-rechargeable batteries, can be used inside of the scan room to allow you to stay with the patient longer, and uses Scan&GO technology. …runs on non-rechargeable batteries, can be used inside of the scan room to allow you to stay with the patient longer, and uses Scan&GO technology. …runs on non-rechargeable batteries, can be used inside of the scan room to allow you to stay with the patient longer, and uses Scan&GO technology. …communicates wirelessly with the control box, allows you to collect patient information starting in the waiting room, and allows you to stay with the patient longer. …communicates wirelessly with the control box, allows you to collect patient information starting in the waiting room, and allows you to stay with the patient longer. …communicates wirelessly with the control box, allows you to collect patient information starting in the waiting room, and allows you to stay with the patient longer. …can be used from inside and outside of the scan room, uses Scan&GO technology, and allows you to stay with the patient longer. …can be used from inside and outside of the scan room, uses Scan&GO technology, and allows you to stay with the patient longer. …can be used from inside and outside of the scan room, uses Scan&GO technology, and allows you to stay with the patient longer. ? What are three key features of the tablet? The tablet… Question 3 of 7 Select the best answer. Multiple Choice Question Eco Power Mode is on. It will turn off automatically when you press any key. Eco Power Mode is on. It will turn off automatically when you press any key. Eco Power Mode is on. It will turn off automatically when you press any key. Eco Power Mode is off. Eco Power Mode is disabled. If you want to use Eco Power Mode, configure the Eco Power Mode settings in the Administration Portal first. Eco Power Mode is disabled. If you want to use Eco Power Mode, configure the Eco Power Mode settings in the Administration Portal first. Eco Power Mode is disabled. If you want to use Eco Power Mode, configure the Eco Power Mode settings in the Administration Portal first. ? Eco Power Mode is not available on your system. Which state of the Eco Power Mode does the leaf icon indicate when it is gray? Question 4 of 7 Select the best answer. Multiple Choice Question The wireless RSC has an Out of Range and a Low Battery indicator. The wireless RSC has an Out of Range and a Low Battery indicator. The wireless RSC has an Out of Range and a Low Battery indicator. The battery indicator lights up red when the battery of the RSC is fully charged. The battery indicator lights up red when the battery of the RSC is fully charged. The battery indicator lights up red when the battery of the RSC is fully charged. You can operate the RSC while it is charging. You can operate the RSC while it is charging. You can operate the RSC while it is charging. The Out of Range indicator lights green when you are within the operating range. The Out of Range indicator lights green when you are within the operating range. The Out of Range indicator lights green when you are within the operating range. ? Which of the following statements about the wireless Remote Scan Control (RSC) is correct? Question 5 of 7 Select the best answer. Multiple Choice Question Listen to patient key: Press this key if you want to hear what the patient is saying. Listen to patient key: Press this key if you want to hear what the patient is saying. Listen to patient key: Press this key if you want to hear what the patient is saying. Call patient key: Press and hold this key while speaking into the microphone. Call patient key: Press and hold this key while speaking into the microphone. Call patient key: Press and hold this key while speaking into the microphone. Volume up key: Press to turn up the volume. Volume down key: Press to reduce the volume. Volume down key: Press to reduce the volume. Volume down key: Press to reduce the volume. ? Select the purpose of the highlighted key on the control box. Question 6 of 7 Select the best answer. Multiple Choice Question Yellow Yellow Yellow Green Green Green Red Red Red White White White ? What is the correct color of illumination to indicate radiation on the control box? 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Assessment Slide NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak HW Overview - QR700029183 Siemens Healthineers Hier finden Sie ein paar nützliche Links und Dokumente: 1.1 Welcome 1.2 Navigation hints 1.3 Technology overview 1.4 Technical specifications 1.5 Eco Power Mode 1.6 Hardware components overview 1.7 Patient table 1.8 Overview 1.9 Storage box and side rail (optional) 1.10 Table foot switch (optional) 1.11 Manual table movement 1.12 Physiological measurement module (PMM, optional) 1.13 Gantry components 1.14 Gantry front 1.15 STOP key on the gantry 1.16 Gantry operator panel 1.17 Gantry X-ray indicator 1.18 CARE 2D Camera (optional) 1.19 Ceiling-mounted FAST 3D Camera (optional) 1.20 Hardware components 1.21 Software on your tablet 1.22 Moodlight (optional) 1.23 CARE Breathe 1.24 Laser light markers 1.25 Smart connector board 1.26 Gantry back 1.27 Tablet 1.28 Tablet storage and charging 1.29 Wireless Remote Scan Control (RSC) 1.30 RSC charging 1.31 RSC storage 1.32 Dead man's switch 1.33 Operating in range 1.34 Control box 1.35 Similarities 1.36 Course review 1.37 Disclaimer 1.38 Assessment