Hardware Guide for the Classic and

Elite CR Systems

2011-08-04
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Version 1.0

Use of the Content

Carestream Health CR Systems are designed to meet international safety and performance standards. Personnel
operating the unit must have a thorough understanding of the proper operation of the system. This guide has been
prepared to aid medical and technical personnel to understand and operate the system. Do not operate the system
before reading this manual and gaining a clear understanding of the operation of the system. If any part of this manual
is not clear, please contact your Carestream Health representative for clarification.

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Table of Contents
Overview
Notice ..............................................................................................................................................................1-1
CR Systems.......................................................................................................................................................1-1
Classic CR Readers...........................................................................................................................................1-2
Elite CR Readers...............................................................................................................................................1-3
Classic/Elite CR and CR Classic with Easy View Display Operation
Daily Operation ...............................................................................................................................................2-5
Starting the Classic/Elite CR Reader............................................................................................................2-5
Turning Off the Classic/Elite CR Reader......................................................................................................2-5
Loading Cassettes .......................................................................................................................................2-5
Classic/Elite CR
Local User Interface ...................................................................................................................................2-6
CR Classic with
Easy View Display.......................................................................................................................................2-7
Scan Modes................................................................................................................................................2-8
Cassettes
CR Cassettes .....................................................................................................................................................3-9
Maintenance
CR Reader Surfaces........................................................................................................................................4-11
Cleaning the CR Reader Surfaces..............................................................................................................4-11
Cleaning the Local User Interface Panel or Easy View Display...................................................................4-11
Cleaning the Cassettes and Phosphor Screens...........................................................................................4-11
Erase Lamps...................................................................................................................................................4-12
Replacing Classic/Elite CR Reader Fluorescent Erase Lamps.....................................................................4-12
Replacing Classic CR with Easy View Display System Halogen Erase Lamps...............................................4-13

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Overview

Notice
Use the information in this document for all of the following products with the
CARESTREAM DIRECTVIEW and KODAK DIRECTVIEW brand:
Classic/Elite CR Readers

CR Systems
The Classic/Elite CR Readers process and produce digital images directly from
latent images captured on storage phosphor screens.
The Classic/Elite CR Systems are designed for flexibility in distributed
radiography applications.
Use the CR System to:
Read images on a phosphor screen using conventional X-ray generators.
In the European Union, this symbol indicates that when the
last user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to
appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling.
Contact your local authorized representative for additional
information.

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Classic CR Readers
The Classic CR is a reader that accepts a single storage phosphor cassette
inserted manually, scans the phosphor screen, and produces an image. Once
the image is scanned and stored on the reader, the cassette is erased and can
be removed. The Console can be kept nearby or in another location,
depending on the optimum workflow.
The Classic CR Reader includes:
Cassette Feed Slot
Local User Interface or Easy View display and Remote User Interface
Selectable Scan Modes:
Standard Mode (High Resolution Scanning)
Reduced Border
High Speed Mode (Normal Scanning)
See Scan Modes on page 2-8.

cassette feed slot

Local User Interface (LUI)
or Easy View display

removable
access panel

H219_0004GC

Classic/Elite CR Reader or CR Classic with Easy View Display

The Classic/Elite CR Reader supports the following cassette sizes: 15 x 30 cm,

18 x 24 cm, 24 x 30 cm, 35 x 35 cm, 35 x 43 cm, and 35 x 84 cm. See CR
Cassettes on page 3-9 for more information.

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Elite CR Readers
The Elite CR Reader accepts a single storage phosphor cassette, scans the
phosphor screen, and produces an image. Place the cassette into the cassette
transport table for scanning. Once the image is scanned and stored on the CR
System, the cassette is erased and can be removed.
The Elite CR Reader includes:
Cassette Feed Slot
Local and Remote User Interface
Rapid Scanning
Selectable Scan Modes:
Standard Mode (High Resolution Scanning)
Reduced Border
High Speed Mode (Normal Scanning)
The Elite CR System supports the following cassette sizes: 15 x 30 cm,
18 x 24 cm, 24 x 30 cm, 35 x 35 cm, 35 x 43 cm, and 35 x 84 cm. See CR
Cassettes on page 3-9 for more information.

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Classic/Elite CR and
CR Classic with Easy View
Display Operation

Daily Operation
Starting the
Press the power switch on the side of the CR Classic/Elite and CR Classic with
Classic/Elite CR Reader Easy View display and wait for the system to initialize. A green icon is
illuminated and steady on the Local User Interface (LUI) or Easy View display
when the system is ready.

Turning Off the

On the Classic/Elite CR and CR Classic with Easy View display, turn off the
Classic/Elite CR Reader power switch on the left side of the reader.
LUI or
Easy View display
power
switch

Loading Cassettes

The cassette feed slot lets you insert a single cassette manually. To insert a
cassette:
1. Hold the cassette with the yellow corner facing up and toward you.
2. Place the cassette into the feed slot with the tube side facing to the right.
3. Push the cassette into the slot. The CR Reader beeps once when it senses

the cassette.
4. Push the cassette all the way to the back until the CR Reader emits a long
beep, signaling you to let go of the cassette.

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Classic/Elite CR
Local User Interface

Local User Interface Main Menu

The Local User Interface (LUI) is a small (240 x 320) resolution

touch-screen panel mounted in the top of the scanner housing. The LUI lets
you view and respond to functions related to scanner operation, such as the
functions listed in the table below:
Main Menu

Sub Menu

Function

Utilities

Volume Settings

Button Click, Alarms, Bar code Reader,

Cassette Loaded

Scanner Information

Scan Count, Laser hours, Erase lamp status

Display Setting

Brightness, Sleep

Scan Mode

High SpeedStandard Resolution

Reduced Border
Standard SpeedHigh Resolution

Services

Diagnostics, Network configuration, For Service Personnel only. Login

Software version
required.

Erase Cassette

None

Press to erase the cassette.

NOTE: The LUI display dims automatically after a short period of inactivity
but returns to its configured brightness when you touch the screen.

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CR Classic with
Easy View Display

Carestream

Classic CR

H238_0011AC

Easy View Display Panel

The Easy View display is an icon-based backlit display mounted in the top of
the scanner housing. The icon display communicates various reader status,
such as the functions listed in the table below:

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Scan Modes

Scan Modes refer to the speed and resolution you can set on a Classic/Elite CR
to scan a cassette. Scan Modes affect large cassettes, such as 35 x 35 cm and
35 x 43 cm.
You can set three Scan Modes from the Local User Interface
Standard Speed ModeStandard Resolution, High Resolution,
Enhanced High Resolution Scanning
NOTE: In Standard Speed Mode, 35 x 35 cm and 35 x 43 cm cassette sizes
are scanned at High Resolution.
High Speed ModeStandard Resolution, High Resolution, Enhanced
High Resolution Scanning
NOTE: Long-length and dental cassettes are scanned at the same rate in
either mode.
Reduced BorderYou can select the Reduced Borders option on the
Local User Interface of the Classic/Elite CR Reader, to scan images from
35 mm cassettes and print them on the KODAK DRYVIEW 8900 Laser
Imager. These images have smaller borders than those generated by
other systems. Images on 35 x 35 and 35 x 43 cm cassettes are captured
with pixel sizes of 171 microns rather than 168 microns. The scanned
image area increases slightly, producing reduced borders.

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Cassettes

CR Cassettes
Storage phosphor screens are mounted in standard size cassettes. Cassettes
with General Purpose (GP) screens are identified by gray corners, and
cassettes with High Resolution (HR) screens are identified with black
corners.
NOTE: This corner coding does not apply to mammography cassettes.

Cassette

963
3E1

ID

be

IN

DO

ub

id

Tu

Sid
e

Bar Code
H177_2445ACA
H177_2445AC

Typical Cassette

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See the following table for available cassette sizes and screen types.
CR Cassette

Screen
Type

Size

CR Cassette

GP/PQ

15 x 30 cm

CR Cassette

GP/PQ

18 x 24 cm
24 x 30 cm
35 x 35 cm
35 x 43 cm

HR

18 x 24 cm
24 x 30 cm

CR Mammography Cassette

EHR-M
series
SNP-M1

18 x 24 cm
24 x 30 cm

CR Mammography Cassette

HR

24 x 30 cm

CR Mammography Cassette

HR

18 x 24 cm

CR Long-Length Cassette Package

GP/PQ

35 x 43 cm

CR Long-Length Portable Cassette

GP/PQ

35 x 84 cm

NOTE: CR Mammography cassettes using EHR-M2 and SNP-M1 screens are

not available for sale in the U.S.

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Maintenance

CR Reader Surfaces
Cleaning the CR
Reader Surfaces

Clean the outer surfaces of the CR Reader with water only, using a soft,
lint-free cloth. Dampen the cloth, and then wipe the outer surfaces lightly.
CAUTION:

Do not use alcohol or alcohol-based products to clean the

pinch rollers, belts, entrance guide, or any urethane parts on
the CR Reader.

Cleaning the Local

Clean the Local User Interface (LUI) or Easy View display panel regularly for
User Interface Panel or proper operation:
Easy View Display
CAUTION:
To avoid damage, do not use liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners,
or strong solvents, such as benzine, to clean the LCD panel. Do
not spray aerosol cleaners directly on the LCD panel.
1. Turn off the display.
2. Spray glass cleaner on a soft cloth, and then gently wipe the screens

viewing surface.
3. Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the housing around the
screen.

Cleaning the
Cassettes and
Phosphor Screens

For complete information on handling, cleaning, disinfecting, storing, and

disposing of KODAK DIRECTIVEW CR Cassettes, KODAK DIRECTIVEW CR
Mammography Cassettes, and KODAK Phosphor Screens, see the
documentation that is packaged with those products.

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Erase Lamps
The part number for ordering fluorescent erase lamps for
CR 825/850/950/975/Max CR and CR Classic/Elite Systems is 7E9471. When
you place an order, you will receive two lamps; they are replaced in pairs.
CAUTION:

The fluorescent erase lamp contains amounts of mercury.

Disposal of components containing this material may be
regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal
or recycling information, please contact your local authorities
or visit the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at
http://www.eiae.org.
The part number for ordering halogen erase lamps for the CR Classic wtih
Easy View display is 8G6041.
In the United States and Canada, call 1-800-431-7278 to place your order. For
all other locations, contact your Carestream Health Representative.
Erase lamps are replaced from the front of the machine without the use of
tools.

Replacing Classic/Elite
CR Reader Fluorescent
Erase Lamps

1. Pull off the front panel of the CR Classic/Elite Reader and set aside. The

panel is held on with magnets.

2. Release the latch and pull out the erase lamp assembly.
Latch

4
5
1

Erase
Lamps

2
3
4
5

Erase
Lamp
Assembly
H177_2104GCA
H177_2104GC

3. Remove the erase lamp to be replaced. Remove the erase lamp with the

corresponding number (2 and 2, 4 and 4, etc.). When installing new

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erase lamps, start at the bottom lamp.

4. When all the erase lamps have been installed, push the erase lamp
assembly back into position.
5. Close the front door and be sure that it is fastened. Wait until the
CR Reader initializes.
CAUTION:

Replacing Classic CR
with Easy View
Display System
Halogen Erase Lamps

Internal surfaces and halogen lamps may be very hot. Allow the
system to cool at least 10 minutes before performing this
procedure. Avoid touching reflective surfaces in the erase lamp
housing.
CAUTION:

Never touch halogen lamps with your bare hands. Skin oils
create a "hot spot" on a new lamp that casues the lamp to fail
prematurely.
1. On the CR Classic with Easy View display, turn off the power switch on the

side of the reader.

power
switch

H238_0006GC

2. Remove the front panel and set aside. The panel is held on with magnets.

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3. Disconnect the power connector.

4. Support the underside of the erase lamp housing using your hand.
5. Loosen the two thumbscrews using your other hand, while supporting

the housing.

power connector
erase lamp
housing
H238_0009GC

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6. Carefully pull out the erase lamp housing straight from the reader.

erase lamp
housing

H238_0003GC

CAUTION:

Never touch halogen lamps with your bare hands. Skin oils
create a "hot spot" on a new lamp that casues the lamp to fail
prematurely.
7. Use a lint-free cloth to carefully pull the failed halogen lamp straight out

from the lamp socket.

halogen
bulb

reflective
surfaces

H238_0004AC

8. Use a lint-free cloth to insert the new halogen lamp into the socket.
9. Align the pin on the back of the erase lamp housing with the

nylon-coated hole in the back of the unit frame.

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10. Slide the housing pin into the hole.

hole

housing pin

H238_0005GC

11. Support the housing while you tighten the two thumbscrews.
12. Reconnect the power connector.
13. Replace the front cover.

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