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Sprite User's Manual Table of Contents Safety Intended Use:
Installing and Moving Sprite Introduction Safety Information Pre-Installation Requirements Additional Connections Licensing Moving Sprite Compliance Modification of Sprite Safety Features Procedures Protection Liquids User Safety Symbols and Features Brushed Stainless Steel Exterior Cabinet Touch screen Introduction and Basics __________________________________________ 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 External Machine Diagram Machine Specifications Cabinet Specifications X-ray System Specifications Operating Specifications Powering Sprite On and Off Using the Touch screen Interface Required Pre-Scan Procedures Canisters and Platforms Calibration Phantoms Fixture/Phantom Placement Contact Information Basic Operation Contact Information Sample Placement Components ___________________________________________________ 15 15 Main Screen iii Sprite User's Manual Begin a New Scan Screen Scanning Screen Scan Progress Image Area Scan Review Screen Begin a New Scan Button One Touch Scan Button Utilities Button Locate a Scan Button Background Processing Button X-ray System Maintenance Button Messages Image Area Scan Settings System Calibration or Validation Settings Preview Image Button Save Button Stage Position Control Scan Button Scout Penetration Full Imaging Scanning, System Calibration, and Validation 15 16 16 16 17 17 18 19 19 20 22 22 23 23 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 Image Area 28 Action Button 28 Table Settings Button 28 Scan/Reconstruction Table 29 Delete 29 Copy 30 Move 30 Processing Status 30 GUID 31 Operation 31 Description 31 Comment 31 View Surface or Volume Reconstructions or Calibration/Validation Results 31 32 32 34 34 35 35 36 Region of Interest Estimated Processing Time Processed Data Type Resolution Processing Button Processing Setup Screen Results Screen iv Table of Contents Image Area Surface Export Results Screen Calibrations and Validations Report Button System Calibration and Validation Reports Locate a Scan Screen Scan Table Page Up and Page Down Buttons Search Button Table Settings Button Background Processing Screen Reconstruction Table Utilities Screen System Sleep Button Touch screen Calibration Button System Shutdown Button Storage Device Management Button Network Configuration Button One Touch Scan Setup Button Submit Trouble Ticket Button Reset Processing Engine Button Reset System Board Service Button Reset X-ray Service Button Reset Scan Engine Button System Restart Button System Status Screen Gauges Test X-ray Lamp Switch Primary Indicators Log and Version Buttons Note: The button that has been pressed and is actively displaying its corresponding information turns redSecondary Indicators Secondary Indicators X-ray System Maintenance Screen Begin Conditioning Button Begin Detector Calibration Button Scheduled Maintenance Button Common Elements Abort Button Arrow Button Image Manipulation Buttons 36 37 38 38 38 40 40 40 41 42 43 43 44 44 44 45 46 48 50 51 53 54 54 54 54 55 55 55 56 56 56 57 58 58 59 59 61 61 61 61 v Sprite User's Manual Navigation Buttons Turn X-rays Off Button Background Processing Button Scan Identification Keyboard Kilovolts Icon Milliamperes Icon Status Light and Message Temperature Gauge X-ray Icon Trefoil 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 65 66 66 67 Technical Support ______________________________________________ 69 vi Introduction and Basics Introduction Welcome to the Sprite CT scanner by IMTEC, a 3M Company. Sprite is a sleek, compact, state-of-the-art CT scanner allows you to easily scan an object and produce a 3D image for numerous applications. Sprite uses advanced X-ray technology and the innovative FlashCT software developed exclusively by IMTEC engineers to create a unique CT scanner well above industry standards. Sprite is designed with the user in mind, featuring progressive technology, excellent results, and ease of use. Sprite's user-friendly X-ray scanning technology includes:
a touch screen with simple software in an imbedded computer for viewing your 3D images, straightforward ways to ensure accurate scans, one-touch scanning, automatic conditioning and calibration, and a compact profile and small footprint. Safety Information Please read, understand and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of this scanner. Retain these instructions for future reference. Intended Use:
The Sprite CT scanner by IMTEC, a 3M Company creates a 3D visualization of a scanned object through X-ray computed tomography (CT). Sprite is intended for use by trained individuals to retrieve, process, render, review, store, and distribute images. The user should be trained in the safe operation of this scanner including instruction for adherence to local radiation protection guidelines. If this scanner is used in a manner not specified, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Explanation of signal word consequences WARNING CAUTION NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. 1 Sprite User's Manual Summary of device labels containing safety information WARNING Risk of Danger -
Refer to Manual WARNING Risk of Shock CAUTION X-ray Hazard WARNING Hazardous Voltage CAUTION X-ray Hazard
(Canada) 2 Introduction and Basics WARNING To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage:
do not service this scanner there are no user serviceable parts. Use only 3M authorized service personnel, do not modify this scanner, disconnect power cord when the scanner is not in use and while cleaning, and do not use a damaged power cord. To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage and property damage:
do not expose the instrument to liquids, and do not spray any liquid into the instrument. To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion:
do not place flammable or explosive liquids in the scanner. To reduce the risk associated with fire and property damage:
do not use disinfecting or cleaning solvents to clean the scanner. CAUTION To reduce the risks associated with radiation:
read, understand and follow radiation protection guidelines as defined by local regulation. To reduce the risks associated environmental contamination:
follow applicable regulations when disposing of this scanner, specifically the X-ray source assembly, all electronic circuits including replacement parts. NOTICE To avoid damage to scanner:
always us a sealed container when scanning liquids. 3 Sprite User's Manual Installing and Moving Sprite Pre-Installation Requirements Please follow these conditions when preparing for Sprite's installation:
must be placed on a flat, level surface, footprint is 59" wide by 24" deep, weighs 800 lbs, should be in a location where it will not be bumped or physically disturbed, have a local area network (LAN) Ethernet outlet available (if you choose to network Sprite), and have a dedicated 208-240VAC 50/60Hz electrical circuit. Sprite is a cabinet X-ray system, consult local and state agencies for specific requirements for X-
ray facilities. Installation will take place by an IMTEC technician. Additional Connections Sprite is equipped to install an external X-ray warning light or signal (the mating connector is supplied upon delivery). A connection is available on the back of the system that is a Normally Open contact that closes when X-rays are activated and is rated up to 240VAC and 3 A capacity. There are two RJ-45 Ethernet ports located and labeled on the back of the system. One is for connection to an external workstation, and the other for connection to a local area network (if available). Sprite has three 2.0 capable USB ports located on the system. They are located on the system as follows:
On the front of the cabinet, on the right side just under the top door, to the right of the Emergency Stop button. This port provides for the easy export/import of scan data (via a USB flash drive, for instance). Two USB ports are located inside the lower Sprite cabinet on the left wall of the top right shelf. These ports are intended for connecting external USB hard drives only. Two IEC power sockets are located next to the USB ports inside the lower Sprite cabinet. These sockets are exclusively intended to supply power to a maximum of two external USB hard drives. The sockets output the same AC power used to supply the system (208-240VAC 50/60Hz) and the current capacity is a total of 3 A combined between the two outlets. Licensing The IMTEC technician will establish Software licensing during installation and setup. Moving Sprite After Sprite has been professionally installed, you may need or want to move the machine. We encourage you to contact us before doing so. 4 Introduction and Basics Safety Compliance Sprite complies with all federal regulations for cabinet X-ray equipment set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (revised 2008) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (see 21CFR1020.40). Sprite also complies with UL 61010-1
(Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use; Part 1: General Requirements, Underwriters Laboratories). This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. [Cet appareil numerique de la classe (*) est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.]
Modification of Sprite FCC ID: DGFESPE130 IC: 458A-ESPE130 Modifications to this device shall not be made without the written consent of the 3M Company. Unauthorized modifications may void the authority granted under federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada rules permitting the operation of this device. Please be advised that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Code of Federal Regulations for ionizing radiation emitting products states:
"The modification of a cabinet X-ray system previously certified pursuant to 1010.2 by any person engaged in the business of manufacturing, assembling or modifying cabinet X-ray systems shall be construed as manufacturing under the act if the modification affects any aspect of the system's performance for which this section has an applicable requirement. The manufacturer who performs such modification shall recertify and reidentify the system in accordance with the provisions of 1010.2 and 1010.3 of this chapter."
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Code of Federal Regulations. 2008. Title 21, Volume 8. 21CFR1020.40. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Safety Features Emergency Stop Button Pushing this button physically disconnects the power to both the X-ray source and the motion stages. This button is located on the front of the top door. X-ray Shutoff Buttons on the Touch Screen You may stop a scan by tapping the Abort button or by holding down the Turn X-rays Off button (or, as mentioned above, by pressing the Emergency Stop button located on the front of the top door. 5 Sprite User's Manual Interlock System The interlock system is a safety mechanism that protects the operator from active X-rays. The lock is in place in accordance with 21CFR1020.40. The interlock system automatically locks the door when X-rays are turned on. You will not be able to open the door until the X-rays are turned off, at which point the interlock system unlocks the door. Key Switch The key must be inserted and rotated for X-rays to be enabled. The key switch is located on the front panel of the electronics box. Procedures Sprite requires minimal X-ray safety procedures, as all X-rays are contained within the lead-
shielded metal cabinet. All X-ray activation is controlled by an interlock system. The X-rays will not turn on unless the top door is shut; likewise, the top door cannot be opened while the X-rays are on. Please remember that the X-rays are on during automatic or manual conditioning. Protection The use of external safety protection (e.g., lead aprons) is not necessary with Sprite; however, regulations concerning the wearing of radiation dosimeters by individuals exposed to radiation on a regular basis vary from state to state. Liquids Any liquid around Sprite represents a potential electrical shock hazard. You should not spray, pour or otherwise allow any fluids in Sprite's vicinity. If you intend to scan liquids, they must be non-flammable and in a sealed container. For specific cleaning instructions, see Cleaning. User Safety Symbols and Features Sprite has a variety of safety symbols and features on the interface and outer cabinet and inside the lower cabinet, as shown here:
User Interface Safety Symbols Symbol 6 Name Radiation Trefoil Description Permanently affixed to each user-
interface button that activates X-
rays. Active X-ray Indicator Icon Permanently affixed to the user interface. This icon is yellow (or
"illuminated") when the X-ray source is on. Safety Features Feature Cabinet Safety Symbols Symbol Introduction and Basics Name
"X-ray On"
Indicator Lights Operator
"E-Stop" Button Description Illuminating indicators located on either side of the touch screen that pulsate while X-rays are being generated. Located on the front of the machine near the touch screen. This button should be pressed only in the event of an emergency. Name WARNING Risk of Danger -
Refer to Manual WARNING Risk of Shock CAUTION X-ray Hazard WARNING Hazardous Voltage Description Located adjacent to the accessory power outlets. Located adjacent to the accessory power outlets. Located adjacent to each port that accesses the X-ray source. Located wherever a potential electrical hazard exists. CAUTION X-ray Hazard
(Canada) Located adjacent to each port that accesses the X-ray source. 7 Sprite User's Manual Inner Cabinet Information Information Item Power Status Label Identification Plaque Description Located on the front of Sprites electronics enclosure near the power and key switches. This label supplies information about the power status of the computer and X-ray systems. Located on the front of Sprites electronics enclosure near the power switch. This label supplies important information about Sprite and its certifications. 8 Introduction and Basics Cleaning Sprite Sprite is a state-of-the art cabinet X-ray system with a touch screen on the exterior and all electrical, mechanical, and computer components located inside. Because Sprite contains such components, its care should be similar to that of an appliance. Any liquid around Sprite should be considered a potential electrical shock hazard. You should not spray, pour or otherwise allow any fluids in Sprite's vicinity. Brushed Stainless Steel Sprite's front and staging area surfaces are primarily brushed stainless steel. IMTEC recommends the use of cleaning wipes formulated specifically for stainless steel. Exterior Cabinet Sprite's other exterior cabinet surfaces are metal and thick plastic. IMTEC recommends the use of multi-purpose pre-moistened cleaning wipes for these surfaces. Touch screen Sprite's touch screen is made of glass. IMTEC recommends the use of pre-moistened glass-
cleaning wipes for this surface. External Machine Diagram 9 Sprite User's Manual Machine Specifications Sprite is a small industrial X-ray CT (computed tomography) scanning machine. Samples to be scanned are placed in a plastic or Styrofoam canister, which then is set on the stage in the cabinet. Image viewing and reconstruction are performed through the embedded computer. Sprite allows you to transfer your scan data to a removable storage unit so you may download it to a computer that is equipped with ILUMAVision Industrial. Sprite complies with all federal regulations for cabinet X-ray equipment set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, all UL standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, and the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Please see Safety for more information. Cabinet Specifications Cabinet Size Weight User Interface Indicators Key Switch Lead-shielded metal cabinet. Shielded up to 150keV. The front panel with the touch screen is a hinged door that opens upward for sample placement. The two doors on the lower front cabinet open to four compartments used to house all system electronics, store sample canisters and calibration phantoms and provide additional storage space for the user's needs. 59" wide, 24" deep, 57" tall (with door closed) 800lbs 21" wide screen flat panel touch screen monitor. All system operations are performed through this interface and an on-screen keyboard allows the user to input text.
"X-ray On" illuminating indicators on either side of the touch screen that pulsate while X-rays are being generated. An additional connection provides a relay closure for an optional external sign. This connection is rated up to 240VAC 50/60Hz and 3A. The insertion and rotation of the key is required for X-rays to be enabled. Located on the front of the electronics box. Pushing this button physically disconnects the power to both the X-ray source and the motion stages. Located on the front of the top door. Embedded Computer with GPU reconstruction capabilities. Emergency Stop Button Computer X-ray System Specifications X-ray Source Filtration Detector Kevex PXS10-65W Microfocus 130keV Maximum X-ray source potential 130keV Maximum operating duty cycle 100%
Expected lifetime 10,000 hours typical 0.010 inches Copper or 0.35 inches Copper Varian 2520 (25cm x 20cm) Fitted with DRZ High scintillator 10 Electrical System Specifications Introduction and Basics Power Consumption External Connections Rotary Stage Design Motors Circuit Boards 110-240VAC 50/60Hz 1400 Watts consumption max 1 x IEC power socket input (see Electrical Power Consumption for ratings) 2 x Ethernet one for network, one for optional additional workstation 1 x External "X-ray On" sign contactor (relay closure), 240VAC @ 3A 3 x USB 2.0 one on front panel, two inside shelf 2 x IEC power socket ouputs, same voltage as system input, 3A Maximum (both sockets combined) Four separate, motion stages in fixed positions within the cabinet that allow for four levels of magnification Four 800 line/rev NEMA-23 hybrid stepper motor (one per stage) 1. System Board Communicates to imbedded computer via USB and contains the RFID. Microchip dsPIC33FJ256MC710 microprocessor controls rotary stage motor, "X-
ray On" sign, and interlock switches. Located in the electronics cabinet beneath the stage. 2. Canister Boards (4) Controls the rotary motion of each stage and contains an RFID antenna and an Allegro A3984 step motor driver chip. Located each stage. 3. RFID Board Implements RFID system and contains a reader card and adapter card. 4. Filter Wheel Board Selects from several different filter types automatically. Located next to the X-ray aperature and has a step motor driver IC and optical home position sensor. 5. Multiplexor card added for multiple motion stages. Operating Specifications Operating Environment Ambient Temperature 10 to 30 Ambient Humidity up to 80% RH Altitude up to 7000 ft ASL Maintenance Software enforced Contact Information Sprite is a product of IMTEC, a 3M Company. If you have any questions about Sprite and its capabilities or if you have encountered a problem, please contact us for assistance. Email:
Toll-Free Phone:
Phone:
Fax:
International Phone:
Address:
support@imtecimaging.com 800-879-9799 Note: Our toll-free telephone numbers do not work from outside of the United States 505-661-3000 505-662-5179 001-505-661-3000 IMTEC, a 3M Company 110 Eastgate Drive Los Alamos, NM 87544 11 Sprite User's Manual Basic Operation This section provides an overview of basic operation, or quick-start, of Sprite. Please read the users manual for complete instructions and safety information. Powering Sprite On and Off To power Sprite on and off, you must insert the key into the key switch and turn it to the "on"
position. You may power Sprite on and off with the power switch located on the front of the electronics enclosure, inside the lower cabinet. The system power switch activates and deactivates the entire mechanical and software system. Activating Sleep Mode To conserve energy without turning off the machine, you may activate the sleep mode (in the Utilities component). The touch screen will go dark with the exception of one remaining icon. To
"wake" Sprite, tap the screen. Using the Touch screen Interface Sprite is equipped with a touch screen for ease of use. Use your finger(s) to tap the screens icons, enter settings and activate buttons. Required Pre-Scan Procedures Conditioning maintains the X-ray tube and prepares it for scanning. You may not begin a scan unless the tube is conditioned; you will be notified of such. To begin conditioning, tap the X-ray System Maintenance button on the main screen, and then tap the Begin Conditioning button. Detector calibration prepares the detector for scanning and is essential for accurate image acquisition. IMTEC recommends you calibrate the detector between once a day and once a week. To begin detector calibration, tap the X-ray System Maintenance button on the main screen, and then tap the Begin Calibration button. Sprite offers automatic X-ray conditioning and detector calibration. CAUTION: Any liquid around Sprite should be considered a potential electrical shock hazard. You should not spray, pour or otherwise allow any open fluids in Sprite's vicinity. If you plan on scanning liquids, they must be nonflammable and in a sealed container. 12 Introduction and Basics Sample Placement This topic covers the placement of items in the cabinet. Proper positioning is simple, yet it is essential to accurate imaging. Your Sprite system includes canisters and accessories to help ensure the proper placement of your sample between the X-ray source and the detector. Items that may be used for sample placement include plastic canisters with specific scanning regions marked, Styrofoam canisters with shelves or cut-outs for specific samples, open platforms, and a variety of soft foams. These items are called fixtures. Each of Sprite's fixtures and calibration phantoms is tagged with an RFID card or sticker. Canisters and Platforms Each stage is color coded and has a specific canister and/or platform for its size. Each canister has Styrofoam inserts to insure the correct placement of the sample within parameters marked on the canister. These parameters guarantee that your sample will be within the X-ray scanning field. Platforms have Styrofoam disks to help adjust height of the item. Other soft foams may also be used for proper sample placement within the canister or platform. Calibration Phantoms Calibration phantoms can be placed directly on the stage. Sprite comes with color-coded aluminum cylinders, or "calibration phantoms", for each stage . To test and calibrate the overall imaging system in Sprite, each stage should be regularly (we recommend monthly) calibrated. This calibration is referred to as a "System Calibration". You may run a "Validation" to confirm that the system is calibrated correctly. 13 Sprite User's Manual Fixture/Phantom Placement To begin a full imaging scan, place and secure your sample in the appropriate canister and on the appropriate stage. To begin a system calibration or validation, place and secure a calibration phantom on its corresponding stage. (A fixture/phantom is secured when it has been gently turned until it locks into place. An Audible Announcement informs you the fixture/phantom is secure.) Shut the cabinet door, tap Begin a New Scan, and choose the proper scanning options. Notes If you cannot open the cabinet door, Sprite's interlock system is probably engaged. The door will unlock when the X-rays are turned off. For more information, see Safety. If you need replacement canisters, stages or foam accessories, please contact technical support. Do not insert flammable or explosive materials inside the Sprite cabinet. If you intend to scan liquids, they must be non-flammable and in a sealed container. Contact Information Sprite is a product of IMTEC, a 3M Company. If you have any questions about Sprite and its capabilities or if you have encountered a problem, please contact us for assistance. Email:
Toll-Free Phone:
support@imtecimaging.com 800-879-9799 Note: Our toll-free telephone numbers do not work from outside of the United States Phone:
Fax:
International Phone:
505-661-3000 505-662-5179 001-505-661-3000 Address:
IMTEC, a 3M Company 110 Eastgate Drive Los Alamos, NM 87544 14 Components Main Screen Sprite's main screen provides access to Sprite's main components. This is a reproduction of main screen. The components of this screen are described below. Begin a New Scan Button Tap this button to open the Begin a New Scan screen. This button provides access to all three types of scans full imaging scans, system calibration scans, and validation scans. For more information on these, see Full Imaging Scanning, System Calibration, and Validation. Notes The type of scan is automatically determined by what is placed on the stage inside the cabinet. Full imaging scans are the primary function of Sprite. System calibration and validation are maintenance related. 15 Sprite User's Manual One Touch Scan Button This component allows you to conduct a scan quickly by using pre-set default scan settings. With One Touch Scan, you can skip the Begin a New Scan screen and start scanning immediately. This component is ideal for scanning numerous items that require the same scan settings. If you feel confident that you do not need a preview image and have placed your sample and entered default settings, tap the One Touch Scan button. The scanning process begins and you are taken directly to the Scanning page. Note: To create or modify the default scan settings, tap the One Touch Scan Setup button on the Utilities screen. Utilities Button Tap this button to access various system functions, settings, and repair services or to create, save, and transfer trouble tickets. When you tap this button, the Utilities screen appears. Locate a Scan Button Tap this button to access Sprite's Locate a Scan screen. On the Locate a Scan screen you can search for scans, perform reconstructions, and manage scan files. 16 Background Processing Button The Background Processing button provides access to the Background Processing screen. This button appears on the main screen and in the bottom right corner of every screen. Components If the gears of this button are moving, image processing (or reconstruction) is under way. Note: You may not begin a scan while any image processing is under way. X-ray System Maintenance Button Tap this button to access the maintenance procedures to regularly perform on Sprite. These procedures conditioning and detector calibration are required for the X-ray source and detector to perform at their highest levels. When you tap this button the X-ray System Maintenance screen appears. Begin X-ray Conditioning If the X-rays have not been conditioned within the required time frame, a message reading "Begin X-ray Conditioning" will appear below the X-ray System Maintenance button. (In addition, a message readying "X-rays Need Conditioning" appears below the Begin a New Scan and One Touch Scan buttons.) If you receive this message, you must condition the X-rays before scanning. Tap the X-ray System Maintenance button to begin X-ray conditioning. The conditioning begins automatically, and the X-ray System Maintenance screen appears. 17 Sprite User's Manual To find out about scheduling automatic conditioning and detector calibration, please see Scheduled Maintenance in the X-ray System Maintenance component. Messages Messages appear in yellow text on the main screen under the main components. They indicate the status of the system and what actions, if any, you must take before starting a scan. Please refer to the following table for specific messages Button Message X-rays Need Conditioning Nothing To Scan Not Ready To Scan Too Many Items Scan In Progress No Available Drives Reconstructing Begin a New Scan, Begin a New Scan, One Touch Scan Begin a New Scan, One Touch Scan Begin a New Scan, One Touch Scan Begin a New Scan, One Touch Scan Begin a New Scan, One Touch Scan Begin a New Scan, One Touch Scan One Touch Scan X-ray System Maintenance Begin X-ray Conditioning Notes Indicates Must begin the conditioning procedure by tapping the X-ray System Maintenance button Must place an item in the cabinet and be sure that the RFID tag has been read The system is not ready to begin a scan There is more than one item placed in the cabinet A scan is in progress and that a new scan cannot begin until it finishes The data drive(s) have not been assigned or may be full There is a current reconstruction running and that a scan cannot begin until it finishes Must tap this button and condition the X-rays before starting a scan The trefoil indicates which buttons activate X-rays. Sprite also features audible announcements. 18 Components Begin a New Scan Screen The Begin a New Scan screen appears when you tap Begin a New Scan on the main screen. Use this screen to choose the settings (or parameters) for a full imaging scan, a system calibration or validation. Note: The screen capture below applies to a full imaging scan. The screen is configured slightly differently for system calibrations and validations. Sprite determines by what you place on the stage whether you are performing a full imaging scan, a system calibration or a validation. To start the actual scan, fill out the scan settings (Scan Name, Resolution, etc.), and then tap the Scan button. The scanning begins, and you are taken to the Scanning screen. This is a reproduction of the Begin a New Scan screen. The components of this screen are described below. Image Area Any preview images produced prior to scanning are displayed on the screen. You may want to adjust the sample's placement or the scan settings after seeing the preliminary image. 19 Sprite User's Manual Scan Settings The scan settings differ depending upon whether you are performing a full imaging scan, a system calibration or a validation. When you perform a full imaging scan, the scan settings section looks like this:
Scan Length The scan time and processing time vary with the scan settings you choose. Take note of these times, especially after you make changes to the settings, because you may not want to start a scan that will take more time than you have. Scan Energy The Scan Energy (or strength of the X-ray) setting determines how well it can penetrate the object and affects the contrast of the image. Resolution The Resolution setting determines the quality of your image. High-resolution scans produce more data (or lines per millimeter), though they also take more time to process. Scan Quality The Scan Quality setting determines how thorough your scan will be and how much detail is produced. CT scanning is based on hundreds to thousands of acquired images that are averaged together to create the most accurate result. When you set the quality to a higher level, the item is scanned more intensely, more detail is produced, and the scan time increases. Sprite offers five quality settings Quick Scan, Medium, High, Very High, and Extreme Quality. To change the quality setting, tap the slider. 20 When you perform a system calibration or a validation, the scan settings section looks like this:
Components Scan Name The scan name can be entered (by tapping in the box and entering information with the keyboard) or will be automatically assigned when you choose a system calibration or validation. The abbreviation "Cal" or "Val" will appear in the name box and on the following screen in the title bar with a time stamp. Scan Type Select Validation or Calibration. Scan Length The scan time and processing time vary with the scan settings you choose. Take note of these times, especially after you make changes to the settings, because you may not want to start a scan that will take more time than you have. Resolution The Resolution setting determines the quality of your image. High-resolution scans produce more data (or lines per millimeter), though they also take more time to process. Note: Resolution appears only with validations (and not with calibrations). 21 Sprite User's Manual System Calibration or Validation Settings When you perform a system calibration or a validation, the scan settings section looks like this:
Scan Name The scan name can be entered (by tapping in the box and entering information with the keyboard) or will be automatically assigned when you choose a system calibration or validation. The abbreviation "Cal" or "Val" will appear in the name box and on the following screen in the title bar with a time stamp. Scan Type Select Validation or Calibration. Scan Length The scan time and processing time vary with the scan settings you choose. Take note of these times, especially after you make changes to the settings, because you may not want to start a scan that will take more time than you have. Resolution The Resolution setting determines the quality of your image. High-resolution scans produce more data (or lines per millimeter), though they also take more time to process. Note: Resolution appears only with validations (and not with calibrations). Preview Image Button Tap this button to get a preview (or scout) image of the sample and display it on your screen. Based on this image, you may want to adjust the sample's placement or scan settings. This feature can help ensure the quality of your full scan. Note: When you tap Preview Image, the X-ray source is activated, icons change accordingly and the Turn X-rays Off button appears. 22 Save Button If you would like to save your preview (or scout) image, tap the save button and a copy of it will be saved on the active data drive. Components You may find all saved scans through the Locate a Scan component. Stage Position Control You may turn the stage from outside of the cabinet using the Stage Position Control on the screen. You may want use this control in combination with the preview image feature to ensure accurate sample placement. The Stage Position Control contains an inner dial and an outer dial. The outer dial indicates the current position of the stage. If you would like to change the position of the stage, drag the inner dial either way. The outer dial (and stage) will turn to line up with the inner dial when your finger is released from the screen. The outer dial (and stage) will turn to line up with the inner dial when your finger is released from the screen. Scan Button After entering the scan settings and, if necessary, reviewing the preview (or scout) image, tap the Scan button to start the full imaging scan, system calibration or validation. Note: You cannot start a full imaging scan, system calibration or validation unless the Scan button is activated (that is, unless the text on the button is white). If the scan button is not activated, make sure your scan name and settings are completely and accurately indicated. When the Scan button is tapped, the X-rays turn on, the scan begins, and the Begin a New Scan screen appears. Scout Penetration The scout penetration shows the minimum and maximum amount of X-rays that are able to penetrate the object during the preview (or scout) image. These amounts vary with the density of the object being scanned. 23 Sprite User's Manual Full Imaging Scanning, System Calibration, and Validation The type of scan whether full imaging scan, a system calibration or a validation is determined by what you place on the stage. Full Imaging Scanning Full imaging scans are the most common activity you will perform with Sprite. Although validation and calibration likely will be performed regularly, they likely will not be performed as frequently as full imaging scans. Your Sprite system includes fixtures (canisters and/or Styrofoam) and accessories to help ensure the proper placement of your sample between the X-ray source and the detector. For more about putting a samples in the cabinet see Sample Placement. To begin a full imaging scan, place the fixture on the stage and an Audible Announcement will sound. Shut the cabinet door, tap Begin a New Scan and choose the appropriate scan settings on the Begin a New Scan screen. System Calibration System calibration is a procedure that calibrates the overall imaging system. System calibration should be done regularly, preferably once a month. It must be done after the machine is installed, moved, or physically disturbed. Sprite comes with a color-coded aluminum cylinder, or "calibration phantom". To begin system calibration, place the calibration phantom on the stage and an Audible Announcement will sound. Shut the cabinet door, tap Begin a New Scan, and choose the Calibration option in the drop-down box on the Begin a New Scan screen. Validation Validation is a procedure you can occasionally run to confirm that the entire system is scanning, acquiring data, and producing images and reconstructions correctly. The validation procedure is similar to System Calibration and ensures the system calibration is correct. Sprite comes with a color-coded aluminum cylinder, or "calibration phantom" that is used for system calibration and validation. To begin validation, place the calibration phantom on the stage. An Audible Announcement will sound. Shut the cabinet door, tap Begin a New Scan, and choose the Validation option in the drop-down box on the Begin a New Scan screen. 24 Scanning Screen This screen displays the progress of your scan and provides for the entry of key scan information. This is a reproduction of the Scanning screen. The components of this screen are described below. Components Scan Progress Before scanning begins, the system must prepare itself. As it does so, it displays in the scan progress area the steps it is taking. (These steps are determined by the scan settings.) After scanning begins, the scan progress area displays the progress of the scan, including the amount of time remaining until the scan is complete. Upon completion, the scan is automatically saved, and the Scan Review screen appears. 25 Sprite User's Manual Image Area The image area contains images produced in real time by the scanning process. 26 Components Scan Review Screen This screen allows you to view the status of the various scan types (i.e., reconstruction, system calibration, or validation), to access the results of the scan, and to manipulate the scan's raw images. When the scan is complete, you may tap the associated arrow in the table to see the full results. After your sample is scanned, the raw image is automatically processed to allow for further reconstruction. This screen allows you to view the status of the various scan types (i.e., reconstruction, system calibration, or validation) as they process. You may also manipulate the scan's raw images and access the Processing Setup screen to process a reconstruction or view completed reconstructions. You will know automatic processing is finished when three images appear in the table (these are the top, front, and side views of your sample). To begin a reconstruction job, tap the Process button. After entering the settings on the following screen, you will return to this screen while the processing takes place. When the processing of the system calibration or validation report processes or the reconstruction job is complete, you may tap the associated arrow in the table to see the full results. Note: You may perform unlimited reconstructions on any full imaging scan. All reconstructions of a single image will appear on this screen in the scan/reconstruction table and may be accessed through the Locate a Scan screen. This is a reproduction of the Scan Review screen. The components of this screen are described below. 27 Sprite User's Manual Image Area The image area contains the raw images produced by the scan. This is an image of an aluminum part. This is an image of the calibration phantom. Note: These images can be examined and manipulated while reconstruction occurs. Action Button The Action button represents actions that can be performed on the data. The button represents verification for the user that the data can be processed into the next state. Most likely this button will read "Process", which means that the system is ready to perform a reconstruction. When you tap the Process button, you will be taken to the Processing Setup screen to enter the reconstruction request. Table Settings Button The Table Settings button opens a dialog box that allows you to choose which columns are displayed in the table on the Scan Review screen. Select the check box next to the column headings you would like to see, and then tap Close to enable your changes. 28 Components The column headings include:
GUID - Global Unique Identifier Operation - messages generated by the FlashCT-
DPS software regarding the reconstruction Description - description of the scan entered by the user Comment - system-generated text that displays what reconstruction action is taking place Scan/Reconstruction Table This table contains and provides access to the scan and all of the reconstruction information, as well as system calibration and validation reports. This is a reproduction of the Scan/Reconstruction table. The components of this image are described below. Note: When reconstruction is under way, the gears in the Background Processing icon in the lower right corner of the screen are in motion. Delete Tap the Delete button to delete the scan data. You will be asked to confirm your intention. A dialog box indicates when the deletion is complete. 29 Sprite User's Manual Copy Tap the Copy button to copy the scan data to a different active drive (such as a USB flash drive). When you tap the button, the list of active drives appears. Select the drive to which you want the copy sent. You will be asked to confirm your intention. A dialog box indicates the status of the copy. Move Tap the Move button to move the scan data to a different active drive (such as a USB flash drive). When you tap the Move button, the list of active drives appears. Select the drive to which you want the file sent. You will be asked to confirm your intention. A dialog box indicates when the move is complete. For more information about adding data drives, please see Storage Device Management in the Utilities component. Processing Status If you are performing a full imaging scan, reconstruction, system calibration or validation (and therefore, by extension, are performing a reconstruction), the Processing Status area displays the progress of your reconstruction. When the automatic processing of a full imaging scan and any reconstructions are complete, the Processing Status area displays images (top, front, and side views) of the processed data before a reconstruction, the top view of a volume reconstruction or a polygon (indicating a surface reconstruction). 30 Components When the system calibration or validation is complete, the Preview Image area is colored white to indicate a successful validation and red to indicate an unsuccessful one. Tap the Report button in the upper right corner to generate the full report. Note: When reconstruction is under way, the gears in the Background Processing icon in the lower right corner of the screen are in motion. GUID The GUID (Global Unique Identifier) column displays a system generated identification number assigned to each scan and subsequent reconstructions. Operation The Operation column displays messages generated by the FlashCT-DPS software regarding the reconstruction process. Note: Text only appears in this column during active reconstruction and processing. Description The Description column displays the original scan's description entered by the user on the Scanning screen. Comment The Comment column displays system-generated text that displays what reconstruction action is taking place. Note: Text only appears in this column during active reconstruction and processing. View Surface or Volume Reconstructions or Calibration/Validation Results Tapping the arrow on any row in the table takes you to the Results screen. If you open the Results screen from a full imaging scan, it will contain the surface and/or volume reconstruction. If you open the Results screen from a system calibration or validation, it will contain a report on the respective validation or calibration. Note: You cannot access the surface model of a reconstruction or the results of a validation while the reconstruction is under way (i.e., while the gears in the Background Processing icon in the lower right corner of the screen are in motion) 31 Sprite User's Manual Processing Setup Screen The Processing Setup screen allows you to choose settings for in-depth reconstructions. Among these settings is Region of Interest. With this setting you may designate a subvolume to reconstruct. To start the processing, fill out the reconstruction processing settings (set the region of interest, update the description, select the data type and resolution, etc.), and then tap the Start Processing button. The image processing begins, and you are taken to the Scan Review screen. Note: You may not begin a scan while a reconstruction is processing. This is a reproduction of the Processing Setup screen. The components of this screen are described below. Region of Interest This screen displays three views (top, front, and side) of an image produced on the Scan Review screen. From these images, you must choose a region of interest (or ROI) to perform intensive reconstruction on. 32 Automatic ROI A region of interest will automatically appear as a red box over a portion of the image. Components Adjusting the ROI If you would like to adjust the ROI, tap the image with the ROI you would like to adjust and the surrounding box will be highlighted in yellow. Put your finger near the area you would like to reconstruct, and drag it over the area you would like to see. A square appears over the area. This is the ROI, and it applies to all three images. If you would like to manually adjust the ROI you may use the manual ROI adjustment buttons. If you want to make the ROI boxes bigger, tap the expand button. Tap an arrow in the direction that you would like to expand the ROI. For example, if you would like to expand the right side of the box, tap the arrow that points to the right and the side of the box will expand. 33 Sprite User's Manual ROI before expanding Right expand arrow ROI after expanding If you want to make the ROI boxes smaller, tap the collapse button. Tap an arrow in the direction that you would like to collapse the ROI. For example, if you would like to collapse the height of the box, tap the arrow that points down and the top of the box will move down. ROI before collapsing Collapse down arrow ROI after collapsing Estimated Processing Time The estimated processing time is computed from data characteristics and from your settings. Processed Data Type Processed Data Type indicates the types of reconstruction jobs Sprite will produce. Volume produces an internal view from the slices Surface produces an external three-dimensional model of the object Select the type of reconstruction you want to produce. 34 Resolution The resolution setting is used to resolve (similar to zooming in) a small detail of a whole item. The higher the resolution setting, the better the quality of imaging (therefore, a longer processing time). Components Processing Button After choosing the settings for the image reconstruction, tap the Start Processing button to begin the reconstruction processing. When processing begins, the screen returns to the Results screen, and the reconstruction process information appears in the scan/reconstruction table. 35 Sprite User's Manual Results Screen The Results screen differs depending upon whether you are performing a full imaging scan, a system calibration or a validation. This topic describes the Results screen as it pertains to full imaging scans. For a description of the Results screen as it pertains to system calibrations and validations, see below. In the context of full imaging scans, the Results screen allows you to explore the three-
dimensional surface or volume slice images produced by the reconstruction. This is a reproduction of the Results screen. The components of this screen are described below. Note: If you would like to conduct image analysis and manipulation beyond what we offer on Sprite, you may install IMTEC's ILUMAVision Industrial software on another workstation. ILUMAVision is personal computerbased imaging software that provides two- and three-
dimensional visualization and analysis, as well as various multi-planar reconstruction (MPR) functions. Image Area The image area contains the image associated with the active image selection button. 3-D Surface (or PLY) Reconstruction Viewing Techniques You can look at these surfaces from any direction. To change the viewing direction, put your finger on the screen and drag it in any direction. You will notice that the image rotates in the direction of your drag. To make the image spin, take your finger off the screen while you are dragging it. To speed up or slow down the spin, repeat the previous step with a faster or slower finger movement. Tap an image to stop it from spinning. Tap an image twice to reset it to its default state. 36 Components Volume (or STL) Reconstruction Viewing Techniques Follow the same techniques for viewing and manipulating preview and raw images. Surface Export All scans and data derived from them including reconstructions, surface (or "PLY) files and volume (or "STL") files are automatically saved in the active data drive. To copy a scan's surface file to another drive, tap the drive's name in the Export surface to drive list. 37 Sprite User's Manual Results Screen Calibrations and Validations If you are performing a system calibration or validation, the Results screen provides a detailed report of your results. This is a reproduction of the Results screen for a system calibration. The components of this screen are described below. Report Button The button on the Results screen shows the user what is displayed on the screen. If a system calibration or validation report has been generated and appears on the screen, the button becomes red. System Calibration and Validation Reports System calibration and validation reports provide detailed information on your machine's spatial calibration and noise. This information is determined by the ASTM Standard Test Method for Measurement of Computed Tomography (CT) System Performance. The system calibration and validation reports are essentially identical. Both provide information about how Sprite's imaging system is operating. The difference is that the validation report is based on more intensive testing. If your report has a red background, the calibration or validation failed. (Failure also is indicated by a red box in the scan table.) If your system calibration or validation fails, please contact tech support before beginning another scan. 38 Components General Information The general information lists the specifics of the calibration including the part, system, and date. Cylinder Diameter The cylinder diameter lists the actual diameter, the measured cylinder diameter, and the difference between the two. Spatial Calibration The spatial calibration analyzes the geometrical sharpness of the image. Geometrical blurriness limits the ability to image an object's fine structural detail. Noise Level Noise is expected and acceptable. Excessive noise limits the ability to detect the presence or absence of features in an object. Point Spread Function (Full Width at Half Maximum) The point spread function gives the measurement of the sharpness of an image. Modulation Transfer Function (50% level) The modulation transfer function illustrates the system's spatial frequency response in the reconstruction volume. 39 Sprite User's Manual Locate a Scan Screen The Locate a Scan screen allows you to:
search for scans by entering identifying information, access scan data for viewing and reconstruction, copy, move, and delete scans, and access the system calibration and validation history. All scans are saved to an active data drive and may be accessed through this component. This is a reproduction of the Locate a Scan screen. The components of this screen are described below. Scan Table This table contains scan information and allows you to access a scan (and all reconstructions associated) and system calibration or validation data. This is a reproduction of the Scan table. The components of this image are described below. Page Up and Page Down Buttons To look page by page in the information table for a scan, tap the Page Up and Page Down buttons. 40 Components Scrolling is also available by tapping on the up or down arrow or dragging the bar in the column on the left side of the table. Search Button You may conduct an advanced search for scans (with or without reconstructions), system calibrations or validations by entering details of a scan you would like to find. Access the search window by tapping the Search button. You may search by the name of the scan, the name or identification number of the person who performed the scan, and/or the date the scan was performed. If you want to search only the items in the system calibration and validation history, select the check box at the bottom. Tap Begin Search to run the search. 41 Sprite User's Manual Search results are displayed in the table. Table Settings Button The Table Settings button opens a dialog box that allows you to choose which columns are displayed in the table on the Locate a Scan screen. Select the check box next to the column headings you would like to see, and then tap Close to enable your changes. Column heading descriptions are as follows:
Name - the scan's name, as entered by the user (or as generated by the system during one touch scans) Description - the scan's description, as entered by the user Comment - system-generated text that displays what reconstruction action is taking place Operator Name - the employee's name or number, as entered by the user Scan Location - the name of the data drive on which the scan is stored Scan Type - the type and quality of scan Date Created - the date the scan was created 42 Components Background Processing Screen The Background Processing screen allows you to:
view the status of active reconstruction jobs, view the list of pending reconstruction jobs, and abort active and pending reconstruction jobs. The Background Processing component can be accessed by tapping the Reconstruction button on any screen. Note: You may not begin a scan while a reconstruction is processing. This is a reproduction of the Background Processing screen. The components of this screen are described below. Reconstruction Table The reconstruction table displays information on active and pending reconstruction jobs. This information includes the s job. (Each reconstruction job occupies its own row in the table.) You may abort any reconstruction job at any time by tapping the Abort Job button. 43 Sprite User's Manual Utilities Screen The Utilities screen gives you access to various system functions, settings, and system services. Functions you may run regularly include System Sleep, System Shutdown, and Touch screen Calibration. Settings you may enter or update include Storage Device Management, Network Configuration, and One Touch Scan Setup. System services you may occasionally use (after speaking with technical support) include Submit Trouble Ticket, Reset Processing Engine, Reset System Board Service, Reset X-ray Service, Reset Scan Engine, and System Restart. This is a reproduction of the Utilities page. The components of this screen are described below. System Sleep Button When Sprite is not in use, you may deactivate the system. Deactivating the system, or putting it into System Sleep, allows you to lower power consumption without powering off the machine. To deactivate the system, tap the System Sleep button. When you tap this button, the screen goes dark. The system remains deactivated until the touch screen is touched, at which time the Utilities screen reappears. Touch screen Calibration Button Touch screen calibration ensures the touch screen is responding properly when it is tapped. 44 If the touch screen is not responding as you would expect it to, tap the Touch screen Calibration button. Calibration will begin automatically. Components Follow the instructions on the touch screen to calibrate it. First, touch the target as it moves around the screen. Next, tap the screen and drag your finger. If the cursor follows your finger, tap the green check box. If the cursor does not follow your finger, tap the retry button, and the calibration will run again. System Shutdown Button To power off the entire Sprite system, tap the System Shutdown button. Confirm or stop the shutdown in the confirmation window. Note: If you shut down the system all the programs that are running will stop, and you may lose data. Further, any scheduled automatic detector calibration and conditioning will be canceled. 45 Sprite User's Manual Storage Device Management Button Sprite uses only external hard drives for performing and storing scans. Your Sprite comes equipped with one external hard drive (USB 1TB external HDD). There is one USB port and auxiliary power outlet located inside the bottom cabinet. The USB port on the front of the cabinet near the top door gives you the option of transferring scan data to another drive (a USB flash drive, for instance) for use on another workstation. To determine or change the location, or data drive, of the stored data in Sprite, you may tap the Storage Device Management button. When you tap this button, the Storage Device Management screen appears. Storage Device Management Screen The Storage Device Management screen allows you to add data drives to your Sprite system and determine which drive is used for data storage. You can name and rename your drives on this screen, as well. Sprite uses only external hard drives for performing and storing scans. You will be provided with one external hard drive (USB 1TB external HDD) upon your purchase of Sprite. The USB port on the front of the cabinet gives you the option of transferring scan data to another drive (a USB flash drive, for instance) for use on another workstation. Before you can store data on a drive, you must determine whether the drive can be used for data storage. To do so, first plug the drive into a USB port. If you do not see the name of the drive appear in the list of detected storage devices tap the Search For Drives button, and your drive will appear in the list. When you tap the drive name, Sprite runs a performance test to determine whether the drive can be used for data storage. If the drive passes the test, it is automatically placed in the list of data drives. The Storage Device Management screen contains two lists:
Detected Storage Devices drives detected that have not been tested and approved Active Data Drives drives tested and approved for scan data storage 46 This is a reproduction of the Storage Device Management screen. The components of this screen are described below. Components Active Data Drives Active data drives are those assigned to store scan data. (For information on the assignment of drives, see Detected Storage Devices.) You may name each assigned data drive. To do so, tap the drive icon. The Drive Name box appears. Tap inside the box, and enter the name for the data drive. Tap the drive icon again. The new name appears. 47 Sprite User's Manual Search for Drives Button Before you can store data on a drive, you must determine whether the drive can be used for data storage. To do so, first plug the drive into a USB port. If you do not see the name of the drive appear in the list of detected storage devices tap the Search For Drives button, and your drive will appear in the list. Detected Storage Devices The default Sprite data drive is an external drive located in the cabinet, plugged into the internal USB port. Devices listed under Detected Storage Devices have been detected in a USB port but not yet tested and approved for data storage. To test and approve a drive, tap on the drive's name and you will be asked to confirm your actions. Sprite will run a performance test on the drive. If the drive is capable of storing scan information it will appear in the Active Data Drives. Network Configuration Button Sprite is capable of networking with other computers and connecting with the internet. To take advantage of this capability, you must have an available Ethernet outlet and an established local area network (LAN). The Sprite installer configures your system for networking and internet connectivity. To access the network configuration settings, tap the Network Configuration button. When you tap the Network Configuration button, the Network Configuration screen appears. Network Configuration Screen This screen displays and allows you to enter or change the information about your local area network (if applicable). This is a reproduction of the Network Configuration screen. The components of this screen are described below. 48 Components Network Configuration Parameters Sprite is capable of networking with other computers and connecting with the internet. To take advantage of this capability, you must have an available Ethernet outlet and an established local area network (LAN). The Sprite installer will configure your system for networking and internet connectivity. If Sprite is networked to the internet, you will be issued a web site to view the scans and their accompanying files online (from another workstation). If an outlet or network becomes available after installation, you may configure your system using the following form:
If you are manually entering the information, tap on each line and enter the numbers with the key pad in the appropriate rows. 49 Sprite User's Manual Revert Button To clear information entered and revert to the previous settings, tap the Revert button. One Touch Scan Setup Button To create default scan settings, which allow you to take advantage of One Touch Scan, tap the One Touch Scan Setup button. When you tap this button, the One Touch Scan Setup screen appears. One Touch Scan Setup Screen Use this screen to set or modify the default parameters used in One Touch Scan. This is a reproduction of the One Touch Scan Setup screen. The components of this screen are described below. Scan Parameters Tap the tab of the appropriate stage (which correlates to level of scan). 50 Enter the other default settings to conduct full scanning and viewing procedures. The scan energy determines the strength of the X-rays. The resolution setting determines the quality of your scans. High-resolution scans produce more data (or lines per millimeter) but require a longer processing time. Components Note: You must set the default scan settings for each stage for wish you wish to perform One Touch Scans. Save Button If you would like to save your preview (or scout) image, tap the save button and a copy of it will be saved on the active data drive. Note: You may find all saved scans through the Locate a Scan component. Restore Button Tap the Restore button to reset the settings to their original state. Submit Trouble Ticket Button Trouble tickets help IMTEC technical support staff to diagnose and correct any problems you may encounter when using Sprite. These tickets contain not only your description of the problem, but also additional internally generated system/process information. To create a trouble ticket, tap the Submit Trouble Ticket button. 51 Sprite User's Manual When you tap the Submit Trouble Ticket button, the Submit Trouble Ticket screen appears. Submit Trouble Ticket Screen Trouble tickets help IMTEC technical support diagnose and correct any problems you may encounter when using Sprite. These tickets contain not only your description of a problem, but also additional internally generated system/process information. This screen allows you to create and submit a trouble ticket. By default, trouble tickets are stored on the active data drive, but you have other options, as well. This is a reproduction of the Submit Trouble Ticket screen. The components of this screen are described below. Description of Trouble The trouble ticket box allows you to describe the trouble you are having. To enter information, first tap inside the box. When the keyboard becomes active, type in the trouble you are having or any question you have about the system. In your trouble ticket please state: what function you were running before the problem occurred, if it was reproducible or not and any steps that were taken to correct the problem. 52 Components Export Ticket To save the ticket to another drive (to transfer it to another workstation, for example), choose the drive from the list. (Be sure you have connected the drive to one of the available USB ports.) Keep a Local Copy of Ticket Tickets saved to the current active drive can be retrieved by a technician to assess any problems. To save the ticket to the active drive tap/select the box next to Keep a local copy. Submit Button Tap the Submit button to save and/or export the trouble ticket. Reset Processing Engine Button IMTEC recommends creating a trouble ticket and contacting technical support to efficiently resolve software and hardware problems. This specific system repair service applies to the FlashCT data processing software system. It is available but should be used only after speaking with tech support. 53 Sprite User's Manual Reset System Board Service Button IMTEC recommends creating a trouble ticket and contacting technical support to efficiently resolve software and hardware problems. This specific system reset service affects the central circuit board. It is available but should be used only after speaking with tech support. Reset X-ray Service Button IMTEC recommends creating a trouble ticket and contacting technical support to efficiently resolve software and hardware problems. This specific system reset service affects the mechanical X-ray system. It is available but should be used only after speaking with tech support. Reset Scan Engine Button IMTEC recommends creating a trouble ticket and contacting technical support to efficiently resolve software and hardware problems. This specific system reset service applies to the FlashCT data acquisition software system. It is available but should be used only after speaking with tech support. System Restart Button IMTEC recommends creating a trouble ticket and contacting technical support to efficiently resolve software and hardware problems. This specific system reset service applies to the entire software and mechanical system. It is available but should be used only after speaking to tech support. 54 Components System Status Screen The System Status screen indicates the status of the hardware, mechanical, and software systems and alerts you to any errors. Sprite's various colored light bulbs and gauges serve as visual indicators of the overall system status and the status of individual mechanical and software components. These indicators appear not only on the System Status screen, but throughout the Sprite interface. Note: This screen is primarily for diagnostics performed by IMTEC technical support. If you think the system may have a problem or if you see a light that is any color besides green, you should contact technical support. This is a reproduction of the System Status screen. The components of this screen are described below. Gauges These gauges are related to the electrical voltage detected for the X-ray source and other mechanical components. Test X-ray Lamp Switch Tap the Test X-ray Lamp switch to test the "X-ray On" illuminating signs on either side of the touch screen on front of the cabinet. 55 Sprite User's Manual When the switch is "turned on" it illuminates, as do the signs on the front of the cabinet
(however, this does not actually activate the X-rays). If the "X-ray On" sign does not illuminate on the outside of the cabinet, the X-rays source cannot be turned on. Primary Indicators The primary indicators are identified with the larger of the light bulbs on the System Status screen. Each of these indicators corresponds to a multiple-function component on the system board. Each bulb is labeled and can be one of four colors. Red Light an error has occurred Yellow Light the system is scanning, assessing itself, or otherwise busy Green Light the system is ready and properly running Gray Light the system is waiting for an assessment or no data has been found Tap the status light for a log specific to that component. Note: These light bulbs indicate single points of failure on the system board and are used for diagnosis by tech support. Log and Version Buttons Tap the Log button to display the software log. Only errors and warnings will be displayed. Tap the Version button to display the version of software that is currently running in your Sprite machine. Note: The button that has been pressed and is actively displaying its corresponding information turns red 56 Secondary Indicators The secondary indicators are identified with the smaller of the light bulbs on the System Status screen. Each of these indicators corresponds to a single-function component on the system board. Components Each bulb is labeled and can be one of four colors. Red Light an error has occurred Yellow Light the system is scanning, assessing itself, or otherwise busy Green Light the system is ready and properly running Gray Light the system is waiting for an assessment or no data has been found Tap the status light for a log specific to that component. Note: These light bulbs indicate single points of failure on the system board and are used for diagnosis by tech support. 57 Sprite User's Manual X-ray System Maintenance Screen This screen allows you to manually begin or schedule automatic maintenance procedures. These procedures X-ray conditioning and detector calibration are required for the X-ray source and detector to perform at their highest levels. Note: Be sure nothing is in the cabinet prior to detector calibration. If an item is left inside the cabinet, detector calibration will not begin. This is a reproduction of the X-ray System Maintenance screen. The components of this screen are described below. Begin Conditioning Button Conditioning maintains the X-ray tube and prepares it for scanning. You may not begin a scan without the X-rays being conditioned; you will be notified on the main screen if conditioning is necessary before you begin scanning. It is important to note that conditioning can be time consuming. IMTEC highly recommends setting automated conditioning to take place several hours before you intend to begin scanning. To begin manual conditioning, tap the X-ray System Maintenance button on the main screen, and then tap the Begin Conditioning button. As conditioning takes place a progress bar appears, the X-ray's mean value is displayed, and the indicator icons change accordingly. 58 Components When conditioning finishes you may begin detector calibration or return to the main screen. For more information on automating conditioning, see Scheduled Maintenance. Begin Detector Calibration Button Detector calibration prepares the detector and is essential for accurate image acquisition. Your detector calibration schedule will depend on your usage and on the ambient temperature in the room containing your system. Extensive use and frequent or substantial ambient temperature swings dictate more frequent detector calibration. IMTEC recommends you calibrate the detector between once a day and once a week. Poor image quality, presenting with lines or rings in the images, is a sign that you should calibrate your detector. Note: Be sure nothing is in the cabinet prior to detector calibration. If an item is left inside the cabinet, detector calibration will not begin. To begin detector calibration tap the Begin Detector Calibration button on the X-ray System Maintenance screen. As calibration takes place a progress bar and messages regarding the process appear and the indicator icons change accordingly. When detector calibration finishes, you may begin X-ray conditioning or return to the main screen to begin a new scan. For information on automating conditioning and detector calibration, see Scheduled Maintenance. Scheduled Maintenance Button Sprite offers scheduled maintenance, specifically automatic X-ray conditioning and detector calibration. This can be especially useful if there are regular periods (e.g., several days) when the machine is idle. It is important to note that conditioning can be time consuming. IMTEC highly recommends setting automated conditioning to take place several hours before you intend to begin scanning. The following table informs you of the amount of time that conditioning and cool down require:
Length of Time Since Last Scan Conditioning Less than 72 hours Do not need to condition 17 minutes 2.5 hours 72-720 hours over 2160 hours Length of Cool Down N/A 30 minutes 1 hour 59 Sprite User's Manual To set your machine to automatically condition the X-rays and calibrate the detector on a schedule, tap the Scheduled Maintenance button. The switchboard and clock appear. You may set the time that you would like automatic conditioning and calibration to begin by tapping the plus and minus buttons next to the clock. Choose the days you would like each procedure to run by tapping the switch for the corresponding days. The switch is on when a green circle illuminates on it. When you are finished, you may leave the switchboard on the screen or tap the Scheduled Maintenance button to close it. Note: When automatic conditioning and calibration begin, X-rays turn on and become active. 60 Components Common Elements Abort Button Tap the Abort button to stop a scan. The button turns red, the X-rays turn off, and the scan stops. To move away from the current screen (to begin another scan, for instance), use the navigation buttons. Arrow Button anipulation Buttons To retrieve a scan or any of its reconstruction files, or calibration/validation report listed in the table, tap the arrow located in the correspon ding row and the results display on the following page. If you tap the arrow on the Locate a S can Screen, the Scan Review Scan screen appears. If you tap the arrow on the Scan Review screen, the Results screen appears. Image M These too size (i.e., the zooming. Rotate Tap the play (or arrow) button to see the scanned images as the stage rotates 360 from left to right. ls allow you to view and manipulate preview (scout) or raw images. They include image Larger and Smaller buttons), rotation, window width and level, panning and The position indicator moves along the slider as the rotation progresses or may be set to view the image from a certain angle within the 360 rotation. 61 Sprite User's Manual To increase the speed of the rotation, tap the plus sign. To decrease the speed of the rotation, tap the minus sign. To stop the image in a specific "position", tap the Pause button. Level To adjust the contrast or the brightness of the image (also known as the window width and window level, respectively), tap the Level button. Touch the image on the screen and drag your finger left or right to adjust the contrast. Drag up or down to adjust the brightness. Zoom To magnify a region on the image, tap the Zoom button. Touch the image on the screen and drag your finger over the region you would like to magnify. A red box appears over the area. When you take your finger off the screen the region becomes magnified. Pan To move the image on the screen, tap the Pan button. Touch the image on the screen and drag your finger in any direction to move the image. If you have zoomed in on a region of interest, you may pan the object to see the area surrounding the region. Reset Image To return to the original image after using the imaging techniques, tap the Reset Image button. Note: When level, pan, or zoom is activated, the respective button's outline turns green. Navigation Buttons Tap these buttons to move back to previous screens. 62 Tap this button to move back to the previous screen. Tap this button to move back to the home screen. Components Turn X-rays Off Button The Turn X-rays Off button appears when the X-ray source is active (you can tell when the X-ray source is active because the X-ray icon and the "X-ray On" sign on both sides of the touch screen is illuminated). Press and hold this button for 35 seconds to stop a scan. The button turns red and a countdown begins, culminating in the scan's termination. Notes You also may stop a scan by tapping the Abort button or pressing the Emergency Stop button on the machine itself. Reasons to turn the X-rays off include: changing samples, moving sample placement, and allowing the X-ray tube to cool down. The X-ray tube will eventually burn out and require replacement. Similar to light bulbs, frequent powering on and off can expedite burn out. Background Processing Button The Background Processing button provides access to the Background Processing screen. This button appears on the main screen and in the bottom right corner of every screen. If the gears of this button are moving, image processing (or reconstruction) is under way. Note: You may not begin a scan while any image processing is under way. 63 Sprite User's Manual Scan Identification The Begin a New Scan, Scanning, Scan Review and Results screens allow you to enter information to identify a scan. The identifying fields are Scan Name, Scan Description, and Who Did the Scan. You can enter identifying information by tapping in the box associated with a field's name. The keyboard appears (if it is not already on the screen). Scan Name The Scan Name field can be entered only on the Begin a New Scan screen. When using the One Touch Scan option, the name is automatically created using "One Touch Scan"
and the date of the scan. Note: Once you enter a name, it will appear on the top of the screen in the title bar and you may not change it. In this example, the name given to the scan is
"Impression". To enter the name or identification number of the person performing the scan, tap inside the box and enter text. Tap the arrow to view and select from previously entered names. Tap inside the Scan Description box to enter or modify a scan's or reconstruction's description. Who Did the Scan Scan Description Keyboard Use the keyboard to enter text into Scan Name, Scan Description, and other text boxes when conducting scanning procedures. If the keyboard is not shown when you want to enter text, simply tap inside one of a text box to make it appear. 64 Kilovolts Icon This icon indicates the force of electricity being supplied to the X-ray source. Components Milliamperes Icon This icon indicates the strength of electricity that is being supplied to the X-ray source. Status Light and Message The light bulb indicates the status of the mechanical and hardware system. Combined with the text message, it alerts you the status of the machine and relays any errors. The bulb can be one of four colors. Red Light an error has occurred Yellow Light the system is scanning, assessing itself, or otherwise busy Green Light the system is ready and properly running Gray Light the system is waiting for an assessment or no data has been found Tap the status light (or message) to access the Hardware Status screen. Note: If any light bulbs are illuminated in any color but green or yellow, please contact technical support. 65 Sprite User's Manual Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates the temperature of the X-ray tube. If the temperature of the tube exceeds the allowable limit, the light will turn red on the gauge and the X-ray is automatically shut off. If you try to run a scan while the X-ray tube is cooling down, a message appears indicating how much time remains until the scan will begin. The scan begins automatically when the countdown is complete. If you tap the Cancel button, the scan is canceled and the countdown stops. Use the navigation buttons to return to the previous or home screen. X-ray Icon The X-ray icon represents the status of the X-ray source, whether it is on and emitting X-rays or not. This icon is white when the X-ray source is off. The icon is yellow (or "illuminated") when the X-ray source is on. 66 Note: You can turn off X-rays in several ways. For more information, see Safety. Trefoil A radiation trefoil is permanently affixed to each button that activates X-rays. Components 67 Technical Support If you have encountered a problem, please contact IMTEC for technical support. Email:
Toll-Free Phone:
Phone:
Fax:
International Phone:
support@imtecimaging.com 800-879-9799 Note: Our toll-free telephone numbers do not work from outside of the United States 505-661-3000 505-662-5179 001-505-661-3000 Address:
IMTEC, a 3M Company 110 Eastgate Drive Los Alamos, NM 87544 69
frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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1 | 2009-08-13 | 13.56 ~ 13.56 | DXX - Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter | Original Equipment |
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1 | Effective |
2009-08-13
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1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
3M Company
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1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0005881040
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1 | Physical Address |
3M Center
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Saint Paul, Minnesota 55144
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United States
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 | TCB Application Email Address |
t******@intertek.com
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1 | TCB Scope |
A1: Low Power Transmitters below 1 GHz (except Spread Spectrum), Unintentional Radiators, EAS (Part 11) & Consumer ISM devices
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 | Grantee Code |
DGF
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1 | Equipment Product Code |
ESPE130
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 | Name |
Y****** L********
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1 | Title |
Lead EMC Engineer
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1 | Telephone Number |
651-7********
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1 | Fax Number |
651-7********
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y******@mmm.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | DXX - Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Book Sorter | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
3M Product Safety EMC Laboratory
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1 | Name |
S******** W******
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1 | Telephone Number |
651-7********
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1 | Fax Number |
651-7********
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s******@mmm.com
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 15C | 13.56000000 | 13.56000000 | 100.0000000000 ppm |
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