Multislice HELICAL CT SCANNER

Product Data
No. MPDCT0523EAA

APPLICATION
AlexionTM is a multislice helical CT system that supports
whole-body imaging. The environmentally friendly system
design incorporates Toshiba’s innovative dose reduction
technologies and fast iterative reconstruction to minimize
the patient exposure dose and the time required for diag-
nosis. Navigation-guided scanning and a wide range of
advanced applications*1 are designed for operators of all
levels of experience, maximizing performance.

FEATURES
• Minimum Energy
– Power consumption
Comprehensive optimization of all system components • Maximum Performance
reduces overall system power requirements. The – Exam throughput
design of Alexion minimizes heat generation in each AIDR 3D further reduces the tube current resulting in
part of the CT scanner. As a result, the airflow of the lower exposure dose and heat production in the X-ray
fans in the cooling unit is lower, reducing standby tube. Consequently, cooling time is reduced dramati-
power consumption. cally, allowing more examinations to be performed
– 50kVA power requirement within the same time frame.
Alexion has no special power requirements, reducing – See more with less
the cost of electrical installation. AIDR 3D technology allows high-quality images to be
– X-ray exposure acquired with lower X-ray exposure than in conventional
TOSHIBA’s innovative dose reduction technologies such systems. Consequently, Alexion achieves equivalent
as SUREExposureTM3D and AIDR 3D (Adaptive Iterative performance*2 of 72 kW generator and 7.5 MHU X-ray
Dose Reduction 3D) are incorporated to reduce radia- tube while maintaining excellent image quality.
tion dose to the patient by up to 75%, negating the – Advanced applications
need for larger capacity generator and X-ray tube which A wide range of advanced clinical applications*1 make
can increase running costs. this compact CT scanner a powerful workhorse.
Alexion provides advanced applications such as Lung
• Minimum Space Volume Analysis*1, Fat Index View*1, and Vessel View*1.
– Footprint of 10.4 m2 – Navi Mode operation
The compact design of the system provides easier Examinations can be performed with confidence in any
delivery and room renovation. location at anytime of the day and night.
Unique Navi Mode operation guides the operator
through every step of the exam, allowing ease of use
even for relatively new users.

*1: Option
*2: Applying AIDR 3D, the same standard deviation can be meas-
ured on a water phantom image at lower mA.
 COMPOSITION PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Scan parameters
• Scan regions: Whole body
• Scan system: 360° continuous rotate/rotate
Standard composition (Model: TSX-034A/3)
• Scan plan
• Gantry............................................................................ 1
programming: More than 360 different
• Patient couch................................................................. 1
sequences
• Console.......................................................................... 1
• Scan types
• Power distributor............................................................ 1
– Scanoscopy
• Accessories
– Conventional scan:
– Manuals
S & S Mode with priority on time control
– Set of phantoms
between one scan and the next
– Acquisition support
S&V Mode with priority on image dis-
– Footswitch for the patient couch
play after the scan
Note: The console desk is not included in the standard con- – Continuous scan: Helical scan
figuration.
Dynamic scan
– SUREStartTM
Optional items – SUREFluoro*1
• Cerebral blood-flow analysis system • Rotation time
(CBP-study) (CSCP-002A) – Conventional scan
• Colon view (CSCV-001A)
Half scan 0.39*1, 0.48 s
• Display system for dental application (CDP-07A)
• Fat index view (CSFM-001A) Full scan 0.6*1, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 s
• FlyThrough software (CFT-03A) – Dynamic volume scan, Helical scan, SUREStart
• Lung volume analysis (CSLV-001A) Full scan: 0.6*1, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5 s
• SURECardioTM scoring (CSCS-001A) • Scan cycle time
• Vessel view (CVV-001A) – S & S mode: Min. 1.8 s
• Double slice kit (CSDS-003A) (for couch shift of 10 mm)
• ECG-gated scan system (CHEG-004D) – S & V mode: Min. 2.5 s
• Injector synchronization system (CKIS-003A) (for display of 1 image)
• Injector synchronization system (CKIS-004A)
Note: The scan cycle time refers to the time between the start of
• Orbital synchronized scan system (CKOS-001A) one scan and the next.
• Color printer interface (CCP-03A)
• DICOM fast transfer system (COT-45A) • Scan field
• DICOM MPPS (COT-33D) – CT scan:
• DICOM MWM (COT-32D) SS S M L LL
• DICOM PGP profile (COT-44A) φ180 mm φ240 mm φ320 mm φ390 mm φ500 mm
• DICOM Q/R SCP (COT-34D)
• DICOM Q/R SCU (COT-35D) – Scanoscopy:
• DICOM storage commitment SCU (COT-41D) Axial direction Longitudinal direction
• DICOM storage SCP (COT-30D) Adjustable from
• LCD monitor for SUREFluoroTM (48.1 cm (19-inch) type) Up to 390 mm
200 mm to 1,780 mm (1,480 mm*)
(CMM-004B)
*: For the short patient couch version
• SUREFluoro (TSXF-003J)
• Fast scan kit (CGS-61A) Note: The actual range that can be viewed is smaller than the
couch-top movement range in scanoscopy.
Note: Please check with your Toshiba sales representative as • Slice thickness: 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 mm
some of these options may not be available in your coun-
try/region. These slice thicknesses are implemented by stacking the
data acquired in one of the following acquisition modes.
• Acquisition
– Conventional scan (S & S, S & V), Dynamic scan
4-row scan: 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 mm
1-row scan: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 mm
– Conventional scan (S & S)
16 row scan: 0.5 and 1 mm
– Helical scan:
16-row scan: 0.5 and 1 mm
4-row scan: 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 mm
2 *1: Option
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• Gantry tilt angle: ±30° Helical pitch = Couch-top movement

Remote control from the console (mm/rot.)/nominal scanning
is possible. slice thickness (mm)
• Tube position for CT pitch factor = Helical pitch/number of slices
scanoscopy: 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270° scanned in a single rotation
Any arbitrary angle can be
specified (in 5° increments). • SUREExposure 3D: Function for continuously varying
• Gantry aperture: 720 mm in diameter the X-ray tube current to ensure
the minimal X-ray dose during
Helical scan helical scanning.
• X-ray tube rotation • Image reconstruction
speed: 0.6*1 0.75, 1, 1.5 s/360° time: Up to 15 images/s
• Continuous scan time: Max. 100 s (0.066 s/image)
• Scan start time delay: Min. 5 s • Real-time helical
Setting is possible in increments reconstruction time: 12 images/s (0.083 s/image)
of 0.1 s. (1 slice, 512 × 512 matrix)
• Image slice thickness: • Specification of
– For 16-row scanning: The maximum image slice thick- reconstruction position: By entering the couch-top posi-
ness is 10 mm. tion or using the scanogram
– For 4-row scanning: The maximum image slice thick- • Reconstruction method:
ness is 10 mm. – MUSCOT reconstruction (4-row scanning)
• Scan field in the longitudinal direction (with headrest): – TCOT+ reconstruction (16-row scanning)
Long patient couch version 1,780 mm • Reconstruction mode: Full image
Short patient couch version 950*, 1,150, 1,350, 1,480 mm Half image
Detail image
*: Must be specified when the patient couch is used with the • The relationships between the slice thickness and the
headrest and arm up holder*1 mounted in the minimum
imaging area scanned in 7.5 s (0.75 s, 10 rotations) in
installation area.
the longitudinal direction are shown for helical pitches
• Multi-helical: Up to 10 scan plans are pro- 10 and 20.
grammable in one eXam Plan. Helical pitch*
Setting slice
(Multiple and/or Multi-directional thickness 10 20
Helical)
0.5 mm 50 mm 100 mm
• Gantry tilt: ±30° (only for 16-slice acquisi-
1 mm 100 mm 200 mm
tion)
• Couch-top speed: The couch-top speed can be *: The couch-top traveling distance per rotation is shown rela-
specified in a range between tive to the slice thickness.
0.8 mm/s and 53 mm/s.
• Helical pitch: Dynamic scan
For 16-row scanning: For the SS, S, M, and L scan • Rotation time: 0.6*1 0.75, 1, 1.5 s/360°
field sizes: • Programmable time: Max. 1 hour/eXam Plan
Can be set in steps of 0.1 s in a • Number of
ranges from 10 to 16, and from programmable scans: Max. 20
18 to 24. Max. 100 s/scan
For the LL scan field size: • Scan plan
Can be set in steps of 0.1 s in a – Scan interval: Min. 1 s in increments of 0.1 s.
ranges from 10 to 16. Note: When a scanning mode with patient couch movement is
For 4-row scanning: Can be set in steps of 0.5 s in a used, the minimum scan interval is limited by the time
ranges from 2.5 to 3.5, and from required for movement.
4.5 to 8.0. • Scan start delay time: Min. 0.5 s
• CT pitch factor: Setting is possible in increments
For 16-row scanning: For the SS, S, M, and L scan of 0.1 s.
field sizes: • Scan rate: Max. 133 scans/100 s
0.625 to 1 or 1.125 to 1.5 (0.75-s scan, 133 rotations)
For the LL scan field size: Max. 166 scans/100 s*1
0.625 to 1 (0.6-s scan, 166 rotations)*1
For 4-row scanning: 0.625 to 0.875, 1.125 to 2.0 • Image reconstruction
– Number of images: Max. 4 images/scan
– Image interval: 0.1 s

*1: Option 3
 • Reconstruction time: Min. 0.5 s – Step feed pitch: 0.5 to 600 mm in 0.5-mm
• Real-time reconstruction increments
time: 12 images/s (0.083 s/image) – Accuracy: ±0.25 mm
(1 slice, 512 × 512 matrix) – Reproducibility: Repeatable to within ±0.25 mm
over a 600 mm range
SURE
Start • Couch-top width: 470 mm
• Scan start mode: Automatic • Remote control from the console is possible.
Manual • Load limit
• Continuous scan time: Max. 100 s – Max. allowable load: 205 kg (450 lb)
• Acquisition mode: Intermittent, continuous, combi- • Footswitch: Auto set/Auto home function
nation can be selected.
• Region of interest (ROI): Max. 3
• CT number X-ray generation
measurement interval: 0.083 s • X-ray exposure: Continuous
• Scan start delay time: Min. 3 s • X-ray tube voltage: 80, 100, 120, and 135 kV
• Display function: Mean CT number within the • X-ray tube current: 10 mA to 300 mA (260 mA for
ROI, elapsed time 135 kV) (in increments of 10 mA)
600 mA max. equivalent with
Voice-recorded instruction and scan system AIDR 3D*
(VoiceLink) • X-ray tube heat capacity: 4.0 MHU,
As part of the eXam Plan, voice instructions to the patient 7.5 MHU equivalent with
can be recorded by the operator and automatically played AIDR 3D*
back during scan sequences. • X-ray tube cooling rate: Max. 864 kHU/min
• Number of messages: Max. 200 • Focal spot size
• Recording time: Max. 30 s per message – IEC 60336: 1993
• Delay time setting: The delay time between the end nominal : 0.9 mm × 0.7 mm (small)
of the message and the start of 1.4 mm × 1.4 mm (large)
scanning can be set for up to
*Note: Applying AIDR 3D, the same standard deviation can be
10 s, in increments of 1 s. measured on a water phantom image at lower mA.

Patient couch X-ray detection

• Vertical movement • Detection system: Solid-state detectors
– Method: Hydraulically driven • Main detector: 800 channels × 28 elements
– Speed of vertical • Number of elements: 22,400
movement: Up: 16 to 24 mm/s (50 Hz) • Data acquisition: 800 channels × 16 rows
19 to 28 mm/s (60 Hz) • Reference detector: 1 set
Down: 20 to 30 mm/s • View rate: Max. 1,200 views/s
– Stroke: Approx. 588 mm (Max. 1,500 views/s)*1
– Minimum couch-top
height: Approx. 312 mm
Data processing
– Maximum couch-top • Reconstruction matrix: 512 × 512
height: Approx. 900 mm • Picture element (pixel) size
• Couch-top movement – CT image: Unit: mm
– Method: Motor-driven or manual
– Speed of movement: 130 mm/s (fast) Scan field SS S M L LL
10 mm/s (slow) *to *to *to *to *to
Pixel size
– Stroke: 0.35 0.47 0.63 0.76 0.98
Long patient couch version 2,190 mm *: Depending on the Vari-Area or Zoom factor
Short patient couch version 1,360*, 1,560, 1,760, 1,890 mm
– Scanogram: Unit: mm
– Scannable range (with headrest):
Enlargement ratio (area) Standard
Long patient couch version 1,830 mm
LL 4.00
Short patient couch version 1,000*, 1,200, 1,400, 1,530 mm
L 2.00
Pixel size
Note: For the short patient couch version, the stroke and scan- M 1.00
nable range can be specified when it is installed.
S 0.50
*: Must be specified when the patient couch is used with
the headrest and arm up holder*1 mounted in the mini-
mum installation area.
*1: Option
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• Dose reduction functions • Slice-feed playback

– Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D (AIDR 3D) (CineView): High-speed image feeding using
– Quantum Denoising Software (QDS) the mouse or keyboard
– Boost3DTM
• Reconstruction filter functions Image processing
– Abdomen with BHC • Scanogram processing
– Abdomen without BHC – Slice position display (display of planned slice,
– Brain with BHC preset slice, and last scanned slice)
– Brain without BHC – Anatomical scale (display of position, relative to select-
– Inner ear and bone ed zero position)
– Lung – Slice position setting
– High-resolution mode – Enlargement (4× for L or LL size)
– Super-resolution mode for the inner ear, bone, and lung • CT image processing
– Maintenance – ROI
• Reconstruction time: Min. 0.0625 s/image · Shape: Point, rectangular, polygonal,
• Real-time scanoscopy elliptical, irregular
• Data processing unit · Processing: Mean value, standard deviation,
– Central processing area, number of pixels, maxi-
unit: 64-bit CPU mum value, minimum value
– Memory size: 12 Gbytes · Display: Max. 10/image
– Magnetic disk unit: Raw data, 180 Gbytes · Control: Size, position, rotation
Image data, 300 Gbytes – Measurement of distance and angle between two points
– Profile (oblique profile also available)
Data storage – Histogram
• Magnetic disk – CT number display
– Raw data: Max. 3,600 rotations – Mark display (grid display, scale display)
– Image data: Max. 260,000 – Volume calculation
• DVD-RAM: 4.7 Gbytes – Enlargement, reduction, panning
– DICOM images: 8,000 – Addition/subtraction between images
• DVD-R: 4.7 Gbytes – Band display (non-linear windowing)
– DICOM images: 7,500 – Comment and arrow insertion
– Top/bottom, right/left, black/white reversal of image
Image display – Image filtering
• Display monitor: 48.1 cm (19-inch color) LCD unit – Image rotation (arbitrary rotation)
• Monitor matrix: 1,280 × 1,024 – Screen save
• Image matrix: 1,024 × 1,024 (max.) – High-speed axial interpolation
• CT number – MultiView (Auto MPR)
– Display range: From -1,536 to +8,191 – Quantum denoising software (QDS)
Note: The CT number measurement range is from -32,768 to – Boost3D
+32,767. – Z-sharpening
• Window width/level: Continuously variable • Raw data processing
(adjustable at variable speed) – Zooming reconstruction
• Preset windows: 3/image – Stack reconstruction
• Window types: Linear, non-linear (including user- – Protect/Unprotect
programmable and double win- – Half-view reconstruction of helical scan raw data
dows) – Play/Reverse reconstruction (helical and dynamic scan)
• Image retrieval – Priority reassignment in reconstruction queue
– Method: On-screen menus and keyboard
– Mode: Image, series, and patient System management
• Autoview function: Software control, function key • Warm-up function
• Multi-frame display: Reduction/cutoff display, ROI • Calibration data acquisition
processing • Patient data input
• Inset scanogram display • Patient appointment function
• Information display: User selectable • Examination summary
• Cine display: Variable speed • eXam Plan editing
• Scanogram/CT image • Modification of related information
switching: Show/hide scano line, zoom • Operation environment settings
• Slice counter

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 Dose management IMAGE QUALITY
• CTDIvol (or CTDIw)/DLP/Geometric efficiency in z-direction
• Dose check (NEMA XR-25) Noise
• DICOM SC Exposure summary Standard deviation Less than 0.6%
• DICOM SR compliant Dose report Scan parameters
Tube voltage 120 kV
3D color image processing Tube current 260 mA
High-quality 3D images can be obtained rapidly and with Scan time 1.5 s
easy operation.
Slice thickness 10 mm
• 3D surface rendering
Reconstruction function FC70
– Clipping, texture or non-texture
Scan field S
• 3D volume rendering
– Maximum intensity projection (Max-IP) Phantom φ24 cm water
– Minimum intensity projection (Min-IP)
– X-ray volume rendering Spatial resolution
– Intensity volume rendering Resolution 8.0 lp/cm at MTF 50%
– Shaded volume rendering (an arbitrary opacity curve 14.5 lp/cm at MTF 2%
can be set) 18 lp/cm at cutoff (reference)
• Display/processing function Scan parameters
Zooming, panning, measurement (distance, angle), Tube voltage 120 kV
annotation, cutting, drilling
Tube current 200 mA
• Cine display
Scan time 1s
• MPR
3 orthogonal planes/oblique image Slice thickness 1 mm
Curved MPR Reconstruction function FC90
• Easy accurate bone elimination function Scan field S
• High resolution mode Phantom IRIS QA phantom

Image transfer High contrast resolution

• 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T
X-Y plane φ0.35 ±0.05 mm
• Toshiba protocol
FC90: high-resolution mode
• DICOM storage SCU
φ0.55 ±0.05 mm
• TIFF conversion
FC30: standard mode
Scan parameters
Filming
• Ethernet: Toshiba protocol Tube voltage 120 kV
DICOM PRINT SCU Tube current 200 mA
• Sheet editing function using virtual film Scan time 0.75 s
• T-mode: Related information items such Slice thickness 2 mm
as the patient name are dis- Scan field S
played in the footer area using a Phantom Toshiba standard
larger font. Z-direction 0.35 ±0.05 mm
Note: To use T-mode, the laser imager must support FC13: standard mode
2,048 pixels x 2,404 pixels for a 1 x 1 frame layout. Scan parameters
• Auto filming in eXam Plans Tube voltage 120 kV
Tube current 100 mA
Scan time 0.75 s
Slice thickness 0.5 mm × 16
Helical pitch 11
Phantom Toshiba ladder phantom

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High-contrast detectability The gantry can be tilted forward and backward in order to
X-Y plane 0.31 mm perform tilted scanning. Three-dimensional alignment
lights are provided for setting slice positions. Gantry and
Scan parameters
patient couch operating controls are provided on both
Tube voltage 120 kV sides of the front of the gantry housing. The patient guide
Tube current 200 mA display indicates the scan status to the operator and the
Scan time 1.5 s patient. The X-ray high-voltage generator is built into the
Slice thickness 0.5 mm gantry, and the system employs a high-frequency inverter
Reconstruction method MUSCOT for generating and stabilizing the high voltage supplied to
Reconstruction function FC90 the X-ray tube. The generator includes electronic circuits
for controlling the speed of the rotating anode in the X-ray
Scan field S
tube. Use of a high-frequency inverter system results in
Phantom Catphan 500 phantom
(CTP528 module) high power output combined with excellent stability. In
addition, the system is compact and lightweight.
Z-direction 0.31 mm
Scan parameters
X-ray generator
Tube voltage 120 kV This unit supplies stable high voltage to the X-ray tube unit.
Tube current 200 mA The high-frequency inverter method is employed, resulting
Scan time 1.5 s in a light and compact design. This unit is incorporated in
Slice thickness 0.5 mm the gantry.
Reconstruction method TCOT+ with 0.5 mm SR • Max. power: 42 kW
72 kW equivalent with AIDR 3D*
Reconstruction function FC70
Scan field S *Note: Applying AIDR 3D, the same standard deviation can be
measured on a water phantom image at lower mA.
Phantom Catphan 500 phantom
(CTP528 module)
X-ray tube
This is a large-capacity, high-cooling-rate X-ray tube that is
Low contrast detectability able to withstand continuous operation as in helical scan-
Object size (A) 2 mm at 0.3% ning.
CTDIvol 17.4 mGy • Heat capacity: 4 MHU,
Object size (B) 3 mm at 0.3% 7.5 MHU equivalent with
CTDIvol 9.9 mGy AIDR 3D*
Scan parameters 10 mm (with AIDR 3D) • Cooling rate: Max. 864 kHU/min
Phantom Catphan 412 (CTP263 module) *Note: Applying AIDR 3D, the same standard deviation can be
measured on a water phantom image at lower mA.

• CTDIvol (Volume CTDIw, Unit: mGy/100 mAs) Patient couch

– Head mode: 21.6 mGy* The patient couch is positioned in front of the gantry and
– Body mode: 10.8 mGy* supports the patient. The entire unit moves vertically, and
the top moves longitudinally. In an emergency, the couch-
*: Measured using standard head and body CTDI phantoms.
top can be pulled out manually with very little effort. The
couch-top can also be lowered to a minimum height of
SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND THEIR approx. 310 mm from the floor, facilitating transfer of the
FUNCTIONS patient from a low bed or stretcher.
Gantry
The scanner is composed of the gantry and the patient Console
couch. The scanner uses a fan-shaped continuous X-ray The console is provided with a hybrid keyboard, a monitor,
beam to scan the region to be examined. Transmitted and a mouse.
X-rays are detected and converted into electrical signals by • Functions for scanning
the SSMD. – Selection of scan parameters
The gantry includes the main body and its support mecha- – Scanoscope control
nism. The X-ray tube and the SSMD are mounted facing – Scan control
each other on either side of the gantry aperture, and the – Remote control of couch-top movement
X-ray tube and detectors rotate continuously around the – Remote control of gantry tilt
aperture of the gantry. A slipring is employed to transmit • Functions for image processing
power between the gantry and the rotating X-ray high-volt- – Window level and window width adjustment
age generator assembly. – Other mouse-operated image processing functions

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 OPERATING FEATURES • The SUREStart function allows the operator to start helical
scanning at the timing of maximum enhancement in con-
Patient handling and positioning trast studies. SUREStart monitors the CT number in real
• The couch-top can be lowered to approx. 310 mm from
time to detect the arrival of contrast medium in the
the floor, facilitating transfer of the patient to and from a
image. When the CT number reaches the predefined
bed or stretcher.
threshold, dynamic volume scan or helical scan automati-
• Alignment lights are provided in the gantry aperture for
cally starts. This technique ensures optimal contrast
fast and accurate patient positioning.
enhancement, independent of individual differences in
• High-precision couch-top positioning is possible from the
blood flow velocity, and at the same time minimizes the
integrated console or by manual operation from the control
dose of contrast medium.
panel, and clear digital readouts are provided on the gantry.
• The couch-top can be pulled out manually in an emer-
Data processing
gency.
• A variety of reconstruction algorithms are available and
can be selected according to the anatomical region
Scanning examined and the clinical objective of the study. These
• Toshiba's Scanoscope function provides a projection
include algorithms for the abdomen, head, bones, lung,
image of the patient for high-precision advance planning
small structures, soft tissues, etc.
of scan areas.
• On the scanogram, the length of the scan area can be
Image display and processing
adjusted over a range of up to 1,780 mm (1,480, 1,350,
• Reconstructed images are automatically displayed
1,150, or 950 mm for the short patient couch version).
according to the window settings preset in the eXam
Because the images are reconstructed in real time, the
Plan.
scan can be aborted at any time. This allows the patient
• The window save function allows the user to store an
exposure dose to be minimized.
image with window settings different from those set in
• The auto index function allows automatic incremental
the eXam Plan.
couch-top movement based on the slice positions deter-
• Filter parameters can be customized through simple on-
mined through the scanogram.
screen menu selections. These parameters include the
• The eXam Plan function allows simple selection of pre-
number of filtering passes, matrix size, and filter coeffi-
programmed scanning parameters for routine examina-
cients.
tions, maximizing patient throughput.
• Images can be rotated and reversed right/left,
• Protocol comments can be saved in each eXam Plan,
top/bottom, black/white.
providing interactive onscreen instructions for all studies,
• The Multi-frame feature allows up to 15 images to be
reducing the need to refer to a separate protocol book.
retrieved and displayed simultaneously on the screen.
• The Vari-area function allows the user to preselect a
• The three-dimensional image display function allows color
region of interest for zooming using raw data, permitting
three-dimensional and MPR images in real-time to be
immediate post-scan analysis. Zooming using raw data
generated from the volumetric scan data acquired by
yields higher resolution than enlarging an image that has
helical scanning. This results in higher definition and
already been reconstructed.
image quality than images reconstructed from conven-
• Dynamic and rapid-sequence scan modes are provided.
tional single-slice scanning. This is because helical scan-
• Multislice helical scan acquires raw data by rotating the
ning provides superior data continuity along the patient
X-ray tube continuously while moving the patient continu-
axis compared with conventional scanning.
ously through the scanner. The acquired volume data
can be used to reconstruct axial slices at any desired
Image filming
position. This scan mode is best used for rapid patient
• Filming of images can be performed manually or auto-
scanning during a single breath-hold and for high-defini-
matically from the console.
tion three-dimensional and MPR imaging.
• Automatic filming sends an entire study to the laser cam-
• Real-time helical reconstruction mode makes it possible
era. Filming is performed in background mode so that
to observe the images being scanned in real time at a
other scanner and image processing functions can be
maximum of 12 frames per second. This mode shows
performed without interruption or delay.
any shift in the slice position in real time and allows the
• When T-mode is used, related information items dis-
operator to check the scan field on the image, contrast
played together with an image (surrounding the image, in
study timing, patient body motion, etc. The patient can
a small font) are displayed in the footer area using a larg-
therefore be released immediately after scanning.
er font, permitting not only easier reading but also simpler
film management.
Note: To use T-mode, the laser imager must support
2,048 pixels x 2,404 pixels for a 1 x 1 frame layout.

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Patient throughput SITING REQUIREMENTS

Patient throughput and cost effectiveness were major
objectives in the design and production of the system.
Power requirements
• Phase: Three-phase
• The system incorporates a 4.0-MHU X-ray tube with a
• Voltage: 380 V, 400 V, 415 V, 440 V, 460 V,
fast cooling rate of 864 kHU/min in actual use.
480 V*
• High-speed scans can be performed in as little as 0.75
• Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz ±1 Hz
second per scan.
• Line capacity: 50 kVA
• Real-time scanoscopy.
• Voltage fluctuation
• Ease of operation is ensured through the incorporation of
due to load variation: Less than 5%
a hybrid keyboard, mouse-driven menus, and a large
• Power voltage
color LCD screen.
fluctuation: Less than 10%**
• The couch-top can be lowered to a position close to the
floor, facilitating patient transfer. *: For other voltages or in the event of excessive power fluctua-
tion, consult with Toshiba sales representative.
**: Represents the total voltage fluctuation due to load and power
COMPLIANCE variation.
Council Directive 93/42/EEC and subsequent amendments
Grounding
• IEC: Grounding must be provided in accordance with local
IEC 60601-2-44: 2001 + AMD.1: 2002 regulations for medically used electrical equipment.
IEC 60601-2-44: 2009
IEC 60601-1: 1988 + AMD.1: 1991 + AMD.2: 1995 Power distribution board
IEC 60601-1: 2005
IEC 60601-1-1: 2000 For 3-phase, 400 V
Ground resistance:
IEC 60601-1-2: 2001 + AMD.1: 2004
As per applicable
IEC 60601-1-2: 2007 legal requirements.
IEC 60601-1-3: 1994 NFB
IEC 60601-1-3: 2008 100 A

IEC 60601-1-4: 1996 + AMD.1: 1999

IEC 60601-1-6: 2010 Ground bar
IEC 60601-2-28: 1993 Power distributor

IEC 60601-2-28: 2010

IEC 60601-2-32: 1994
IEC 60825-1: 2007 Ambient conditions
IEC 62366: 2007 Temperature Humidity Heat generation
IEC 62304: 2006 Scan room
Gantry 20°C to 26°C 40% to 80% Approx.
DIMENSIONS AND MASS Tolerance: ±2°C No 9,720 kJ/h*
condensation 32,070 kJ/h**
Dimensions W × L × H Mass
Unit
mm (in) kg (lb) Patient couch 20°C to 26°C 40% to 80% Approx.
2,070 × 985 × 1,920 1,330 Tolerance: ±2°C No 1,080 kJ/h*
Gantry condensation 1,800 kJ/h**
(81.5 × 38.8 × 75.6) (2,932)
Control room
Long patient 630 × 2,690 × 450 485 Console 16°C to 28°C 40% to 80% Approx.
Patient couch version (24.8 × 105.9 × 17.7) (1,069) No 10,800 kJ/h
condensation
couch Short patient 630 × 2,390 × 450 455
couch version (24.8 × 94.1 × 17.7) (1,003) Power distributor 16°C to 28°C 40% to 80% Approx.
430 × 690 × 645 90 No 2,883 kJ/h*
Console condensation 6,400 kJ/h**
(16.9 × 27.2 × 25.4) (198)
*: When scanning is not performed.
700 × 695 × 973 365 **: When scanning is performed continuously at the maximum
Power distributor
(27.6 × 27.4 × 38.3) (805) rated output of the system.

*1: Option
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 Minimum area for installation Installation requirements
• For the long patient couch version: 17.3 m2
– CT room area: 12.7 m2 Scan room
– Control room area: 4.5 m2 • Before installing the gantry, check the maximum permis-
• For the short patient couch version sible floor load.
– Scannable range: • The scanner emits radiation. X-ray shielding must be
(with headrest) provided around the scan room and the entrance in
1,530 mm: 15.7 m2 accordance with all local requirements and regulations.
∙ CT room area: 11.2 m2 • The ceiling height should be at least 2,500 mm when a
∙ Control room area: 4.5 m2 ceiling mounted contrast injector is installed.
1,400 mm: 15.4 m2 • Wiring pits and ducts are required for routing cables that
∙ CT room area: 10.9 m2 connect the various units.
∙ Control room area: 4.5 m2
1,200 mm: 14.9 m2 Control room
∙ CT room area: 10.4 m2 • An observation window is required for monitoring the
∙ Control room area: 4.5 m2 scan room. X-ray shielding of the window glass must be
1,000 mm*: 14.9 m2 provided in accordance with all local requirements and
∙ CT room area: 10.4 m2 regulations, and the bottom of the window frame should
∙ Control room area: 4.5 m2 be 90 cm from the floor.
• Wiring pits and ducts are required for routing cables that
*: Scannable range with the headrest and arm up holder*1.
connect the various units.
• The control room should have entrances for access to
Room layout example the corridor and the scan room.
Minimal footprint is 10.4 m2 (dotted line)

3,300 Checks before bringing-in the unit

2,520* • Check in advance the width of the corridor, the dimen-
sions of the entrance, and the dimensions and maximum
allowable load of the stairs and elevators to ensure that it
1,324 (604*)

is possible to bring in the unit safely and without difficulty.

• The minimum dimensions of the entrance used for bring-
ing in the unit are as follows:
Width: 980 mm (38.6 in)
Height: 2,070 mm (81.5 in)
1
• The corners of corridors should be as illustrated below.
• Elevator load rating: At least 2,000 kg (4,400 lb)
5,230
4,100*
7,210 (6,190*)

2
W>
= 1,800 mm (70.9 in)
W W
(100)
1,880

3
770

Unit: mm

1 Gantry 3 Console
2 Patient couch 4 Power distributor
*: For the short patient couch version. In addition, the scannable
range with the headrest and arm up holder*1 is 1,000 mm.

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Cable connections between units

Breaker box

Patient couch
Power 13
Gantry
distributor
17

17 Speaker
17 (Scan room)

9 Speaker
(Control room)

Console

Unit: m

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Gantry and Patient Couch

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874 (34.4)
344 530
(13.5) (20.9)
323 (12.7)
2,070 30º 30º
(81.5)
1,096 (43.1)

(37.8)
960
(2 720
4)
φ
8.

1,920
(75.6)

Gantry

Unit: mm (in)

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2,360 2,190 (86.2)

(92.9) COUCH TOP STROKE

(18.5)
(24.8)
470
630

2,690
(105.9)
588 (23.1)
STROKE
1,038
(40.9)

(17.7)
450

Patient Couch (for the long patient couch version)

2,060 1,890 (74.4)

(81.1) COUCH TOP STROKE
(18.5)
(24.8)
470
630

2,390
(94.1)
588 (23.1)
STROKE
1,038
(40.9)

(17.7)
450

Patient Couch (for the short patient couch version)

Unit: mm (in)

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1,255
(49.4)

(31.5)
800

(25.4)
645

430 690
(16.9) (27.2)

Console

Note: The console desk is not included in the standard configuration.

Some of the units shown in the photograph on the front page differ from those shown in the drawings above.

Unit: mm (in)

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700
(27.6)

(38.3)
973

Anchor plate

866 695
(34.1) (27.4)

Power Distributor

Unit: mm (in)

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