DRF DETECTORS

& SOFTWARE
TECHNICAL DATA

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DETECTORS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PIXIUM RF4343 PIXIUM RF4343FL

(Not yet available for US market)

Model

Scintillator Pixium CsI

Pixel size 148 µm
Max spatial 3.4 pl/mm
X-ray sensitive array 17 x 17 inch
43 x 43 cm
2880 x 2880 pixels
X-ray exposure dose 0.2 to 3 µGy
Maximum X-ray dose 85 µGy
Maximum linear dose
50 µGy
(radiological mode)
X-ray generator
40 to 150 kVp
voltage range
DQE @ 0pl/mm 65 % typ. @ 2 µG RQA5
MTF @ 1pl/mm 63 % typ. 55 % typ.
MTF @ 2pl/mm 32 % typ. 25 % typ.
st
Lag (1 frame) <1%
Lag (2nd frame) <0.5 %
AD conversion 14 bits (16384 gray levels) for fluoroscopy; 16 bits (65536 gray levels) for Radiography and DSA (only for RF4343).

INTERFACES

Communication Ethernet

GRID

High definition Grid Removable high definition oscillating grid covered with aluminum
Ratio 10 : 1 (other ratio available in option)
Number of lines 60 L/cm
Multifocus 135 cm permits exams in the range of 110 cm to 180 cm with the same model
Focus
(other focalizations available on demand)
Grid change Automatic front motorized ejection mode

Other Grid available on request

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SOFTWARE
The Duet DRF is an optimal dynamic digital radiography acquisition static including fluoroscopy and radiography capabilities. It
includes a 17” Detector providing a superior alternative to the traditional Image Intensifier. The system delivers remarkable image
quality, efficient workflow and IHE compliant data connectivity, thus enhancing the productivity of radiology departments.
The Duet DRF operates with both industry-leading detectors from Thales: Pixium RF4343 Flat Panel Detector and Pixium RF4343 FL. It
provides the capabilities of both digital fluoroscopy and digital radiography imaging. The system delivers an excellent image quality
right on time to ease any clinical workflow.
The cutting edge object oriented software performs real-time image processing, advanced vascular features (options) and storage.
The DICOM 3.0 compliant connectivity provides the tools to transmit patient demographics, examination and image data in digital
format. The system is therefore easily integrated into a PACS network.

DUET DRF MAIN FEATURES

Industry-leading Pixium RF4343 or Pixium RF4343 FL Flat-Panel Detector

Real-time Digital Fluoroscopy and Radiography
Real-time Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) (optional and only available for Pixium RF4343)
Proprietary image processing for unsurpassed image quality
High spatial resolution and high frame rate acquisition
Variable image matrix sizes: 1k x 1k to 3k x 3k pixels
User friendly state-of-the-art software Graphical User Interface
Wide range of Anatomical Programmable Radiography (APRs), enabling preset of generator X-ray and image processing parameters for each view
Ideal workflow including: Patient Registration, Real Time Acquisition & Image Processing, Archiving, Viewing & Post Processing
DICOM 3.0 Connectivity: Store, Print and Modality Work List for HIS/RIS connectivity. MPPS and Storage Commitment are optional
Wide range of image review and processing tools
Radiation Exposition Monitoring available (REM)

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MODE & FRAME RATE FOR ACQUISITION & DISPLAY
RAD single @ 16 bits
DR @ 16 bits
Continuous Fluoroscopy @ 14 bits
(Not available for US market)
Pulsed Fluoroscopy @ 14 bits
ANGIOGRAPHY PACKAGE (ONLY FOR PIXIUM RF4343) (OPTION)
Real-time Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)
Road-mapping
Pixel shifting
DSA with maximum/minimum pixel opacification
Group Mask / Group Subtraction
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PIXIUM RF 4343FL
PIXIUM RF4343
(Not yet available for US market)
42x42 cm 2880x2880 for 500ms or 3200ms
34x34 cm 2560x2560 for 500ms or 3200ms
25x25 cm 2048x2048 for 500ms or 3200ms
18x18 cm 1536x1536 for 500ms or 3200ms
42x42 cm 3072x3072 up to 3.75 fps 42x42 cm 3072x3072 up to 1.8 fps
42x42 cm 1536x1536 up to 10 fps 42x42 cm 1536x1536 up to 7.5 fps
34x34 cm 1536x1536 up to 10 fps 34x34 cm 1536x1536 up to 7.5 fps
25x25 cm 1024x1024 up to 15 fps 25x25 cm 1024x1024 up to 12 fps
18x18 cm 1024x1024 up to 15 fps 18x18 cm 1024x1024 up to 12 fps
42x42 cm 1024x1024 up to 18 fps 42x42 cm 1024x1024 up to 16 fps
34x34 cm 1024x1024 up to 24 fps 34x34 cm 1024x1024 up to 22 fps
25x25 cm 1024x1024 up to 30 fps 25x25 cm 1024x1024 up to 30 fps
18x18 cm 1024x1024 up to 30 fps 18x18 cm 1024x1024 up to 21 fps
42x42 cm 1024x1024 up to 15 fps
34x34 cm 1024x1024 up to 15 fps
25x25 cm 1024x1024 up to 15 fps
18x18 cm 1024x1024 up to 15 fps
The mask image is subtracted from all acquired images in real time
Two-phase protocol for accurate placement of catheters during fluoroscopic angiography
procedures.
During the first phase, a mask image is generated from the fluoroscopic images using a
minimum intensity projection algorithm. During the second phase of the protocol, the
mask is subtracted from all incoming averaged images.
The operator can modify the relative position between the “mask” and “contrast” images
by using automatic pixel shift / automatic registration of contrast and mask according to
an area defined by the user. Manual pixel shift for fine adjustment is also available.
Shifting resolutions are 1/8, ¼, ½ and 1pixel.
Maximum pixel shifting is not limited. A “home” function enables the realignment of the
original images.
An “optimum” DSA image is obtained using maximum or minimum intensity projection
algorithm.
“Optimized” mask and contrast images are obtained using averaging techniques. Images
are integrated with a 16-bit accuracy.
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RAD MODE

Duet DRF supports General RAD technique – Full general RAD examination management for the all aspects:

From modality work-list (MWL), history list or manually – including registration of pre-set RAD
Patient registration
examinations with APRs per body part with different stored procedure step (SPS)
Acquisition of RAD examination including fine-tuning adjustments of exposure parameters.
Several examination workflows are possible
Automatic: system continues to next APR/view in the same examination after
Main screen approved acquisition.
Manual: user has to select the next APR/view.
Re-select: current APR/view is selected again after acquisition until user selects
another APR
Accept/Reject: user has to accept or to reject each image after acquisition
Image accept/reject
Automatic Accept: system accepts each image automatically after acquisition
System settings RAD examinations, body-parts, APRs, backup and restore
Examination management Setting tool to define examination behavior and content
Controls each APR settings including fluoroscopy settings, exposure parameters, image
APR management
processing, table position and collimator
Supports acquisition from the main Pixium RF4343 detector or from CR.
Stations Different exposure parameters may be set in the APR/view settings. It also supports different
receptors with the CPI X-ray generator
Supports different APR/view settings related to the active/registered patient size. Other
Patient size
sizes than normal patient size need to be calibrated
FPD integration time 0.5 or 3.2 seconds

DUET DRF PACKAGE CONFIGURATION

 CONTAINED IN THE PACKAGE
 AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION
Pixium RF 4343 or RF 4343 FL (Front end + PU) detector 
FPD Power supply 
Cabling 
PC workstation 
Software 
General RAD feature 
Reference Monitor Support for display of specific selected images as “reference” on a second monitor 
DICOM Print/Store 
DICOM MWL 
DICOM MPPS 
DICOM Storage Commitment 
Angiography Package (only available for Pixium RF4343) 
LFH - Last Fluoro Hold feature playing last 256 fluoro images 
DAP SW Air Kerma Display (requires Magnum generator from Apelem) 
DAP SW interface via the generator Magnum from Apelem 
Burning device CD-RW (Burning patient images with DICOM viewer) 
Burning device DVD (Burning patient images with DICOM viewer) 
Duet Key Pad ( CIM room key pad) 

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MAIN COMPONENTS

Pixium RF 4343
Pixium RF 4343FL (see technical data at the beginning of this document)
(Front end + PU) detector
PC PENTIUM IV, 3.4GHz
3 Gb
Windows 7
English or French keyboard (others on request)
3 button Optical Mouse
High-resolution Graphics & Display card for workstation monitor
Workstation
Proprietary Allegro input card, enabling image acquisition from the FPD into the computer and real-time
processing.
Serial ports : 1 RS432 port & 3 RS 232 ports
2 x 500 GB (or higher capacity) in RAID configuration increasing data reliability, enabling up to 70000 images
storage (@1Kx1K matrix size) and 17500 images storage (@2kx2k matrix size)
500 GB (or higher capacity) System disk
Power and Data Cables for connecting PC to RCU, FPU and PU
Interface with FPD and the Workstation
Processing Unit
Performs raw image corrections in real time
Isolation transformer
ABC interface
Room Control Unit (RCU) X-ray generator interface
Power distribution to the PC
Enables input voltage of 110 V / 120 V / 220 V / 230 V
Power supply for the FPD (accurate 24 VDC)
FPD Power Supply and
Power supply for the PU (accurate 24 VDC)
Control Unit
Controls logic operations such as turn-on, turn-off powers according to SW/HW commands and temperature values.
Including system control, acquisition, image processing and peripheral equipment interface
Software Current supported languages include: English, French, Russian, Italian and Chinese. Please ask for other specific
language support.
Cable Set Complete set of cables required for generator interface, power distribution to monitors and grounding
Monitor See below

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MONITOR
DUET MONITOR STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN

Cabinet Color Black & gray Black

Panel IPS Color TFT LCD Panel (IPS)
Viewable Image Size 60 cm / 23.8” ( 604 mm diagonal) 58 cm / 23’’ (584 mm diagonal)
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 (16:9 aspect ratio)
Display Color 8 bits colors : 16.77 million from a palette of 1.06 billion colors
Viewing Angle (H,V) 178°,178°
Brightness 250cd/m² (typical) 260cd/m² (typical)
Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (typical) 1000:1
Touch Panel Type NA Projected Capacitive
D-Sub mini 15 pin x 1, DVI-D 24 pin x 1(with HDCP),
Input Terminals DVI-D x 1, HDMS x 1, D-Sub mini 15 pin x 1
HDMI x 1 (with HDCP), DisplayPort x 1 (with HDCP)
Power Requirements AC 100 – 120 V, 200 – 240 V : 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
47 W / 12 W / Less than 0.3 W 56 W / 21 W / Less than 0.5 W
Max / Typical / Save mode
Net Weight (with stand / without
6.2 kg / 3.8 kg 6.6 kg / 6.0 kg
stand)
Hole Spacing VESA standard 100x100 mm
Others monitors on request

LIVE DISPLAY MONITOR CRM CONTROL ROOM MONITOR

LCD Panel Grayscale

Size 19”
Native Resolution 1280x1024
Viewing Angle (H,V) 85°/ 85° / 85° / 85° (U/D/L/R)
Brightness 1000 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Input: DVI-D,VGA Analog, SOG(BNC), Composite video, S-video
Video Source Input/Output
Output: VGA, SOG (BNC)
Input: AC 100-240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Power Supply
Output: DC 12 V
Power Consumption
35 W / 5 W
Typical / Save mode
Mounting Hole VESA Standard (100x100mm)
Weight With stand : 8 kg
Others monitors on request

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DATA ACQUISITION

Optimal workflow with touch screen option for maximum throughput

Automatic setting of acquisition parameters according to body part and system specific programmable APRs (Anatomically Programmed
Radiography)
Patient data entry (manual or through optional DICOM Modality Work List)
Urgent patient registration (including update)
Automatic disk storage of RAD, DR and DSA
Automatic cine-loop upon completion of DR and DSA sequences
Virtual on-screen keypad on the monitor of the workstation for room operation

REVIEWING & PROCESSING

Continuously variable Window / Level control

“Window polarity inversion”: display with negative contrast
Enables rotation of the image by 90°, 180° and 270°. Horizontal and vertical mirroring are available as well
Continuous zoom, from 0.5 to 4, with pan & scroll capabilities
Magnifying glass: Zoom of X2 in a user-selectable Region of Interest
Left/right markers, enabling labeling of acquired images
User-selectable text can be superimposed anywhere on the image. Graphic aids such as arrows, lines, angles and ROI (Region Of Interest) can be
used
Automatic and manual distance measurement; drawing of measurement line
Noise reduction using a proprietary algorithm for motion artifact removal on fluoroscopic images
General image spatial filtering
Cine loops with variable user-controllable display rates
Different gamma corrections curves (user-selectable) are available for the in-room monitor (and reference monitor) and the workstation monitor
and DICOM printer
Multi-format display with formats of 1x2, 2x1, 2x2, 1x3, 3x1, 2x3
Image editing features: copy, duplicate, cut, paste, swap, delete
Advanced Filming module for customized Film creation and printing
Images are transferred to the printer in the background, thus enabling the user to work on further acquisition/processing tasks simultaneously
Real Time Edge Enhancement: seamless filtering of incoming fluoroscopy, DR or DSA images
Support of reference monitor: enables the display of images selected as reference on a separate monitor inside the examination room. Monitor
to be supplied by customer
Angiography Package (optional only for RF4343)

DICOM 3.0 CONNECTIVITY

Store Interface to up to 10 DICOM Storage servers

Interface to up to 10 DICOM-compliant printers. Print Preview and Layout Customization features are
Print
available
MWL Interface to the modality work list provided by the hospital/radiology information
Modality Performed Procedure Step service for sending all study information and x-ray parameters to the
MPPS
server upon completion of the examination (optional)
Storage Commitment Confirms that an image has been permanently stored after sending to PACS (optional)

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RALCO R225DACS® MAIN FEATURES
Type
Field coverage
Inherent filtration
Light source
Indicator and digital reading
Radiation shielding
Relation with the docking unit
COLLIMATOR TOUCH SCREEN (OPTIONAL)
Display and control of table’s movements on a 9’’ touchscreen integrated in the collimator
Movements available
Others features
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COLLIMATOR
Motorized, Remote controlled, with ± 45° manual rotation according to a vertical axis, automatic lighting
on, including integrated camera (optional as part of the Comfort Pack)
Variable Square field: min 4X4 and max 48X48 at 100 cm Source to Image Distance
Device monitoring collimator angulation
Minimum filtration 2 mm aluminum equivalent (1 mm on request)
Additional variable filtration (2mm/Al, 1mm/Al / 0.1mm Cu, 1mm Al/ 0.2mm Cu) automatic and manual
Cluster of power LED to project the light field simulating the x-ray field
LED – 160 LUX at 1m 24V / 400 mA
LED indicators on the front panel show the mode of operation
A digital reading of X-ray field dimension, Source to Image Distance (SID), additional variable filtration
values
150 kVp – 4 mA
Automatic windowing
Key switch to change the system from automatic mode into manual
Linear laser to align the collimator with image receptor
Xray tube rotation
Column translation table top translation (4way)
Table tilting
Table lifter
Ajustable SID
Display and control of generators constants
Grid status
Switching between direct and tracking mode
Prepositions
Editable collimation settings
Auto-rotation of display according the table position
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DAP
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Model VacuTec VacuDAP®

Measuring range 0.1 – 99 999 999 µGy.m2
High resolution mode 0.01 µGy.m2 = 0.1 mGy.cm2
Digital resolution (selectable)
High rate mode 0.1 µGy.m2 = 1 mGy.cm2
Accuracy (according to IEC 60 731) ± 25%
Energy range 40 – 150 kV
Equivalent filtration of the transparent chambers 0.2 mm Al
Light transparency > 75%
Supply voltage 10 – 30 V DC
Interface Fully integrated
Air-Kerma Gy/s (adjustable by min or by hour) dose rate measuring to patient

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Acquisition and review of images independent of the process being performed at the workstation
In-Room Keypad Most of the acquisition functions and a limited number of processing capabilities can be controlled from
the keypad
Media storage (CD or DVD burning) with DICOM Viewer
DICOM 3.0 Options MPPS
Storage Commitment
Last Fluoro Hold enables playing the last 256 fluoroscopic images which are automatically stored as a
background task, without the need to predefine the store operation.
Last Fluoroscopy Hold (LFH) The storage rate is the current fluoroscopy rate (up to 30 fps).
This feature provides saving of the dose administered to the staff and patients by eliminating
unnecessary repeats.
Operating system : Windows 7
Required disk space : 30 MB for the software / 20
GB for images
512 MB RAM
Minimal configuration
Pentium IV GHz Processor
Graphics resolution : 1280*1024 (32 bits)
19’’ Screen,
TCP/IP Network card in 10 Mbps
Stitching Multimodality station
Print
Annotations/Mesures
Stitching
Main features Image treatment for best image quality
Goniomectric/Double Goniometric mesures
Cobb angle
New DICOM stitching image can be sent directly to
the PACS

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