Sub-second Realtime HELICAL CT SCANNER

Product Data
No. MPDCT0123EAG
/VR and VI
APPLICATION
Asteion is a whole-body CT (Computed Tomography)
scanner which utilizes slip-ring technology for the continu-
ous rotation of the X-ray tube and detectors. The combi-
nation of a high-speed scanner and a large-power,
high-voltage generator meet every diagnostic requirement.
Solid-state detectors and optimal reconstruction tech-
niques ensure high-resolution images.
The Aspire CI technique with excellent performance record
is included in the standard composition,* and meets the
requirements of advanced diagnostic techniques.
A high-performance CPU, large-size color monitor, hybrid
keyboard and refined GUI are employed to make the oper-
ation environment more convenient.

FEATURES
• High image quality
The Asteion features 896-channels of solid state detec-
tors, a specialized user-selectable image reconstruction
algorithm, and a wide selection of slice thicknesses for
better images of the skull base. The system provides
outstanding low-contrast resolution of 2.5 mm at 0.25%
and high-contrast resolution of 0.35 mm.
• Aspire CI
Real-time helical, SureStart, is included in the standard
composition.* Helical Scan up to 100 seconds and 1390
mm maximum is possible. CT fluoroscopy** permits dis-
play at 8 frames/s maximum, and high-precision pro-
cessing is possible.

• High-speed scanning • Provided with easy operations

Using slip-ring technology, Asteion is able to perform 0.5
second high-speed scans and 0.75 second routine
scans to meet the fast scan time demands of dynamic
and helical examinations.
• High-power generator
Robust high voltage circuits capable of generating 60
kW of power and 500 mA** provide the foundation for
supporting the 6.5 MHU X-ray tube.**
• High patient throughput
The scan cycle time, including the time needed for scan-
ning, image reconstruction and image display is 2 sec-
onds.*
Operations are easily performed with the 21-inch color
monitor, mouse and hybrid keyboard. It is possible to
fully automatically scan with the eXam Plan which can
program the scanning procedures, and the functions to
optimize scanning, such as Real-EC and FlashView, etc.
are provided as standard.
• Optimal space utilization
The Asteion system consists of only three components —
gantry, couch and console. And, even though it has a
large gantry aperture of 72 cm in diameter and a couch-
top width of 47 cm for enhanced patient comfort and
safety, the whole system fits into an area as small as 20
m2.

* Specification varies depending on Type VR or VI

(refer to page 2)
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COMPOSITION
Standard composition • DICOM storage SCP (COT-30A)
(Model: TSX-021A/1, /2, /4) • DICOM MWM (COT-32A)
• Gantry ................................................................................1 • DICOM MPPS (COT-33A)
• Patient couch......................................................................1 • DICOM Q/R SCP (COT-34A)
• Console ..............................................................................1 • DICOM Q/R SCU (COT-35A)
• Accessories • PC online interface (COT-37B)
– Set of phantoms ..............................................................1 • Video interface (CVF-02B)
– Head rest ........................................................................1 • Analog filming interface (CRAE-005B)*5
– Set of operation manuals................................................1 • Color printer interface (CCP-02A)
(Note: The console desk is not included as standard) • ECG-gated scanning system (CHEG-001A/3)
• ECG-gated reconstruction system (CHEG-001A/4)
Optional items • Extension couch-top kit (CACT-006A, CACT-008A*2)
• Diagnostic image display unit (color 21 inch) • X-ray tube exchange kit (CXT-08B)*1
(CMCM-002A) • 60-kW X-ray generator (CXGS-008A)*1
• Diagnostic image display unit (LCD 18 inch) • 6.5-MHU X-ray tube (CXB-650B)*1
(CMFM-001A) • Multislice upgrade kit (CGS-25A)*1
• Diagnostic image processing system, 2nd console
(TAN-001A) *1 Only type VR.
• Diagnostic image processing system, Independent type *2 Not available for sale in European countries.
*3 Not available for sale in U.S.A.
Anet50 (TAN-003A)
*4 Standard item in the type VR.
• Image processing software, ALATOVIEW (TIWS-001B) *5 Only type VI.
• Fly-through software (CFT-02A)
• System transformer (CETF005B, CETF005C) Asteion series performance table
• Quantitative bone mineral study system (CBM-13A)*3
Asteion/VR Asteion/VI
• Display system for dental application (CDP-06A)
• CBP Study (CSCP-001A) Reconstruction time 1s 3s
• Stereotactics (CAU-11A)*3 Helical reconstruction time 1.5 s 4s
• Fast reconstruction system (CCFR-005A)*4 Scan & View time 2s 4s
• 48-kW X-ray generator (CXGS-005A)*4 80, 100, 120 80, 120
• Real time Helical system (CSRH-001A)*4 X-ray tube voltage
and 135 kV and 135 kV
• CT fluoroscopy (TSXF-003B)
X-ray tube current 10 to 400 mA 30 to 300 mA
• Diagnostic image display unit (LCD 15 inch) (CMM-003B)
• Pediatric scanning system (CHKS-001A) Realtime helical/
8 images/s Option
• Foot switch for patient couch (CAFS-004A) Dynamic reconstruction
• Patient observation system (CPM-05A) SureStart Standard Option
• Thin slice scan kit (CHSM-001A)

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Scan parameters • Scan field
• Scan regions: Whole body, including head – CT scan: ø180 mm (SS)
• Scan system: 360° continuous rotate/rotate ø240 mm (S)
• Scan time ø320 mm (M)
– CT scan: 0.5 s (Partial), 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2 and ø400 mm (L)
3 s (360°) ø500 mm (LL)
– Scanoscope: Arbitrary up to 14 seconds
depending on the length of the Lateral direction Axial direction
scan field along the patient axis. 240 mm (S)
• Scan cycle time (for 0.75 s scan) Arbitrary from
400 mm (L)
– SCAN & VIEW mode: 2 s* 200 mm to 1,390 mm
– SCAN & SCAN mode: 2 s (rapid sequence) 500 mm (LL)
Note: Scan cycle time refers to the time between one scan initi- – Scanoscope:
ation and the next. • Slice thickness: 0.8 (option), 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and
SCAN & VIEW mode permits immediate viewing of 10 mm
images upon completion of each individual slice. • Number of slices: 1 slice/scan

* Specification varies depending on Type VR or VI

(refer to performance table above)
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• Gantry tilting angle: From forward 30° to • Maximum time of one

backward 30° continuous scan: 100 s
(in increments of 0.5°) Remote • Scan start time delay: Min. 1 s
control from the console is pos- Setting is possible in steps of
sible. 0.1 s.
• Tube position for • Scan field in axial
scanoscope: 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° direction: Max. 1,390 mm/scan
• Gantry aperture: 720 mm diameter Up to 10 scan plans are pro-
grammable in one eXam Plan.
Patient couch (Multiple and/or Multi-directional
• Vertical movement Helical)
System: Hydraulically driven • Couch feed speed: This can be specified arbitrarily
– Speed of vertical within the range of 0.5 mm to 40
movement: 16 to 30 mm/s mm/s. (in steps of 0.1 mm/s)
– Stroke: Approx. 610 mm • Real-EC: Automatic setting function with
– Minimum couchtop the scanogram.
height: Approx. 300 mm • Image reconstruction
Remote control from the console time: 1.5 s*
is possible. • FlashView: 1 s/image (only type VI)
Note: This function allows the user to check the image on the • Real time Helical*
console and adjust the couchtop without leaving the con- – Reconstruction time: Min. 0.13 s/images
sole. Adjustment can be made in 10 mm increments at • SureStart*
the console. – Max continuous
• Couchtop movement scan time: 100 s
System: Motor driven or manual – Region of
– Speed of movement: 100 mm/s (fast) interest (ROI): Max. 3 ROIs
10 mm/s (slow) – CT number
– Stroke: 1,820 mm measurment interval: 0.25 s
– Scannable range: 1,430 mm • Specification of
– Step feed pitch: 0.5 to 600 mm in 0.5 mm unit reconstruction position:
By entering the couchtop posi-
– Reproducibility: ±0.25 mm tion, or on the scanogram (in
Repeatable to within minimum units of 0.1 mm)
±0.25 mm after 600 mm of • Reconstruction method: 360° interpolation
movement Opposite beam interpolation
– Remote control from the console is possible. Stack reconstruction
• Couchtop width: 470 mm Half reconstruction
• Load limitation Detail reconstruction
– Max. allowable load: 205 kg (450 lb)
Dynamic scan
Voice-recorded instruction and scan system • Scan time: 0.75, 1 s/360°
(VoiceLink) • Programmable time: Max. 1 hour
• Vocal instructions to the patient can be recorded • Number of
electronically by the operator and replayed during scan programmable scans: Max. 100 scans
sequences automatically as a part of the eXam Plan. • Maximum time of one
• Available number continuous scan: 100 s.
of messages: Max. of 32 • Scan plan
• Available number – Scan interval: Min. interval is 0 s.
of seconds: Max. of 128 s for a total of 32 Setting is possible in steps of
messages. 0.1 s.
• Delay time setting: Time between the end of Note: When a scanning mode with patient couch movement is
reproduction and scan start can used, the minimum scan interval is limited by the time for
be set up to 10 s in increments the movement.
of 1 s. – Scan plan
programming: Up to 360 different Sequences
Helical Scan can be pre-programmed.
• X-ray tube rotation
speed: 0.75, 1, 1.5 s/360°
* Specification varies depending on Type VR or VI
(refer to performance table above)
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• Scan start time delay: Min. 0.5 s – Scanogram: Unit: mm

Setting is possible in steps of
Enlargement
0.1 s. Standard 2× 4× 8× 16×
ratio (area)
• Maximum scan rate: Max. 133 scans/100 s
(0.75 s scan, 133 rotations) 2.00 (LL) 1.41 1.0 0.71 0.50
• Image reconstruction Pixel size 1.00 (L) 0.71 0.50 – –
– Full image: 1 image/360° 0.50 (S) – – – –
– Half image: 1 image/229° • Reconstruction
• Partial image: Reconstruction is possible in filter functions: Total of 99 available filter func-
steps of 0.1 s. tions
• Reconstruction time: 1.5 s* Region
• FlashView: 1 s/image (only type VI)
From FC01 Abdomen with BHC
• Real time reconstruction
time*: Min. 0.13 s/image From FC10 Abdomen without BHC
• Rapid sequence scan: Minimum scan cycle time From FC20 Brain with BHC
Approx. 2 s at 10 mm pitch with From FC30 Inner ear and bone
0.75 s scan. From FC40 Brain without BHC
• Multi-slice dynamic
From FC50 Lung
scan: Maximum number of 8 positions
FC70 Maintenance
X-ray generation Super resolution mode for
From FC80
• X-ray beam shape: Fan shaped, fan angle 49.2° inner ear, bone and lung
• X-ray exposure: Continuous FC90 High resolution mode
• X-ray tube voltage: 80, 100, 120 and 135 kV* • Image reconstruction time (for 0.75 s scan)
• X-ray tube current: 30 mA to 300 mA (36 kW)* – CT scan: 1 s*
10 mA to 400 mA (48 kW)* – Scanoscope: Reconstructed and displayed
10 mA to 450 mA (54 kW)** simultaneously with scanning
10 mA to 500 mA (60 kW)** (real time reconstruction)
(in increments of 10 mA) • Data processor
• X-ray tube heat capacity:4.0 MHU (6.5 MHU)** – Central processing
• X-ray tube cooling rate: Max. 864 kHU/min unit: 64-bit microprocessor
(924 kHU/min: 6.5 MHU)** – Magnetic disk unit: Storage capacity, 17 Gbytes
• Focal spot size – Magneto-optical disk
– IEC standard, nominal: unit: 5-inch type, 2.6 Gbytes
(4 MHU) 0.9 mm × 1.3 mm (small) (double sided)
1.7 mm × 1.6 mm (large)
(6.5 MHU)** 0.9 mm × 0.8 mm (small) Data storage
1.6 mm × 1.4 mm (large) • System
– Raw data: 2,000 (max.)
X-ray detection – Image data: 8,000 (max.)
• Detection system: Solid state detectors • Magneto-optical disk: Approximately 9,600 images or
• Main detector: 896 channels 2,400 raw image data per cas-
• Reference detector: 1 set sette (2.6 Gbyte)
• Viewing rate: 1,200 views/s (max.)
Image display
Data processing • Display monitor: 21-inch color display
• Reconstruction matrix: 512 × 512 • Monitor matrix: 1280 × 1024
• Picture element (pixel) size • Image matrix: 1024 × 1024 (max.)
– CT image: Unit: mm • CT number display
Scan field SS S M L LL range: From −1,024 to +8,191
x to x to x to x to x to • Window width: Continuously variable
Pixel size (adjustable at variable speed)
0.35 0.47 0.63 0.78 0.98
• Window level: Continuously variable
(x: depending on Vari-Area or Zoom factors) (adjustable at variable speed)

* Specification varies depending on Type VR or VI

(refer to page 2)
** option
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• Preset window: 3 kinds of window settings may • Raw data processing

be preset for each image. – Multi-zooming (processing of raw data for 4 ROIs and
• Window types: Linear, non-linear (6 user- multiple images)
programmable), and double – Stack reconstruction
windows. • System management
• Image retrieval – Warm-up
– Method: On-screen menus and keyboard – Calibration data
– Mode: Image, series and patient – Picture retouching
• Autoview function: Software control, function key – Scanogram/CT image switching
• Multi-frame display: ROI processing • Display of exposure
– Inset scanogram display dose: Using the data calculated by
– Selective related information display CTDlw value
– Cine display
· Number of frames: Up to 128 Clinical Application
· Image display • Dynamic study
speed: The display speed can be var- – A mathematical function is fitted to the time curve gen-
ied up to a maximum of 20 erated for the designated ROI within an image, and the
frames/s. functional parameters are displayed.
· Display image: All images in the magnetic disk – ROI shape: Rectangular, polygonal, ellipti-
can be selected. cal, irregular
– Fitting function: Gamma function (Perform least
Image processing squares approximation.)
• Scanogram processing • Functional image
– Slice position display (display of planned slice, preset – In addition to processing images, Asteion can create
slice, and last scanned slice) functional images or image maps as well.
– Anatomical scale (display of relative position, taking – Parameters which can be used to generate a
any point selected as standard as 0) functional image: Peak height
– Slice position setting Peak time
– Enlargement (2×, 4× for L and LL size; 8×, 16× for LL Appearance time
size) Area under curve
• CT image processing Mean transit time
– ROI setting and processing 2nd moment
· ROI shape: Point, rectangular, polygonal, Transit time
elliptical, irregular – Size of the calculation
· ROI processing: Mean value, standard deviation, area: 1 × 1 to 10 × 10 pixels, variable
area, number of pixels – Area to be calculated: By specifying a rectangular ROI,
· ROI display: 3 ROIs can be displayed on an the ROI is divided into elements
image of the size above and parame-
· ROI control: Size, position, rotation ters for each element are calcu-
– Measurement of distance and angle between two lated.
points – Resultant file: Filed as a 512 × 512 matrix
– Profile (oblique profile also available) image.
– Histogram
– CT number display 3D color image processing
– Mark display (grid display, scale display) High quality 3D images can be obtained very quickly with
– Volume calculation easy operation.
– Enlargement (2×, 4× and arbitrary size) • 3D surface rendering
– Addition/subtraction between images – Clipping, texture or non-texture
– Band display (non-linear windowing) • 3D volume rendering
– Comment and arrow insertion – Maximum intensity projection (Max-IP)
– Top/bottom, right/left, black/white reversal of image – Minimum intensity projection (Min-IP)
– Image filtering – X-ray volume rendering
– Multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) – Intensity volume rendering
3 orthogonal planes/oblique image – Shaded volume rendering (opacity curve can be set
Curved MPR freely)
– Screen save
– High speed axial interpolation
* Specification varies depending on Type VR or VI
(refer to page 2)
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• Display/processing function • Low contrast resolution:

Zooming, panning, measurement (distance, angle), 2.5 mm 4 mm
annotation, cutting, drilling at 0.25% or at 0.3%
Cine display 3.0 mm
• Segmentation at 0.2%
Partial extraction can be performed – Scan parameters
· Tube voltage: 120 kV 120 kV
Image transfer · Tube current: 330 mA 200 mA
• Ethernet network: Toshiba protocol · Scan time: 0.75 s 0.75 s
(100 Base-TX) DICOM storage SCU · Function type: FC41 FC41
· Slice thickness: 10 mm 10 mm
Auto filming · Scan field: S S
• Ethernet network: Toshiba protocol – Phantom: ø160 mm ø160 mm
DICOM PRINT CATPHAN CATPHAN
• Video signal (option): PAL
• CTDI (CT Dose Index) (mGy/100 mAs)
CXB-400B CXB-650B
IMAGE QUALITY – Head center: 18.5 18.0
surface: 20.0 18.5
• Noise
– Body center: 5.3 5.0
– Standard deviation: Less than 0.35%
surface: 9.4 8.8
– Scan parameters
– Deviation: ±20% ±20%
· Tube voltage: 120 kV
· Tube current: 300 mA
· Scan time: 1s
SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND THEIR
· Function type: FC41
FUNCTION
· Slice thickness: 10 mm Gantry
· Scan field: S The gantry and the patient couch constitute the scanner.
– Water phantom: ø240 mm The scanner uses a fan-shaped continuous X-ray beam to
• Spatial resolution: 13 lp/cm at MTF10% scan the region to be examined. Transmitted X-rays are
14.5 lp/cm at MTF2% detected and converted into electric signals by solid state
18 lp/cm at Cut-off detectors. The gantry consists of the main body and its
– Scan parameter support mechanism. The X-ray tube and the detector are
· Tube voltage: 120 kV mounted facing each other on either side of the gantry
· Tube current: 200 mA aperture. The X-ray tube and detectors rotate continuously
· Scan time: 1s about the aperture of the gantry. A slip-ring is employed to
· Slice thickness: 2 mm transmit power between the gantry and the rotating X-ray
· Scan field: S high-voltage generator assembly.
· Function type: FC90 The gantry may be tilted forward and backward in order to
– Phantom: ø160 CATPHAN perform tilt scanning. Three-dimensional alignment lights
• Hight contrast resolution are provided for setting slice positions. Gantry and patient
– Super resolution mode couch operating controls are located on both sides of the
(FC90): 0.35 mm ±0.05 mm front of the gantry housing. The patient guide display indi-
– Standard mode cates the scan status to the operator and the patient.
(FC30): 0.55 mm ±0.05 mm X-ray high-voltage generator is built-in the gantry. The sys-
– Scan parameters tem employs a high-frequency inverter for generating and
· Tube voltage: 120 kV stabilizing the high voltage supplied to the X-ray tube.
· Tube current: 300 mA Included in the generator electronics are circuits for con-
· Scan time: 0.75 s trolling the speed of the rotating anode in the X-ray tube.
· Slice thickness: 2 mm Use of a high-frequency inverter system results in high
· Scan field: S (30 mm: use of zooming) power output coupled with excellent stability. In addition,
– Phantom: Toshiba standard the system is compact and light weight.

* Specification varies depending on Type VR or VI

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Patient couch
The patient couch is located in front of the gantry and sup-
ports the patient. The entire unit moves vertically and the
top moves longitudinally. In case of an emergency, the
couchtop may be pulled out manually with very little effort.
The couchtop can be lowered to a minimum height of 300
mm from the floor. This facilitates transferring the patient
from a low bed or stretcher.
Console
The console consists of the hybrid keyboard, mouse, moni-
tor and Navibox. The console controls the entire system
including power on/off operations and is used for image
display. Functions included in the console are:
• Selection of scan parameters
• Scanoscope control
• Scan control
• Remote control of couchtop movement
• Remote control of gantry tilt
• Window level and window width adjustment
• Other various mouse-operated image processing func-
tions
Magneto-optical disk unit
The magneto-optical disk unit permits repeated recording
and retrieval of data, like a floppy disk drive. It is a com-
pact, externally mounted, large-capacity digital storage
device that can be used to save a large amount of data.
Images can be automatically archived to the magneto-opti-
cal disk unit via the eXam Plan.
OPERATING FEATURES
Patient handling and positioning
• The couchtop can be lowered to within 300 mm of the
floor thus simplifying patient transfer to and from a bed or
stretcher.
• Fast and accurate patient positioning is assisted by
alignment lights mounted on the gantry aperture.
• High-precision couchtop positioning is possible from the
integrated console or by manual operation from the con-
trol panel and clear digital readouts are located on the
gantry.
• Patient observation system (optional) in the operator's
room ensures patient safety during scan procedure.
• The couchtop can be pulled out manually in case of an
emergency.
Scanning
• Toshiba Scanoscope provides a radiographic-like
full-view image of the patient for high-precision advance
planning of the slice positions.
• The axial length of the scanning field for Scanoscope
can be adjusted up to 1,390 mm at any time even while
monitoring the image being reconstructed in real time.
This minimizes patient radiation dosage.
• The auto index functions allows automatic incremental
couchtop movement based on the slice positions deter-
mined while viewing the Scanogram.
• The eXam Plan function allows simple selection of pre-
programmed scanning parameters for routine examina-
tions and for efficient patient throughput.
• The Vari-area function allows the user to pre-select a
region of interest for zooming using raw data and imme-
diate post-scan analysis. Zooming using raw data yields
higher resolution than enlarging an already reconstructed
image.
• Dynamic and rapid sequence scan modes.
• Helical Scan acquires raw data by rotating the X-ray tube
continuously while moving the patient continuously
through the scanner. A volume of data is acquired from
which slices can be reconstructed at any point along the
patient axis. This scan mode is best used for rapid
patient scanning within one breath hold and for high defi-
nition three-dimensional and MPR imaging.
• Realtime helical reconstruction mode* makes it possible
to observe the images being scanned in real time at
maximum 8 frames per second. This mode shows shift
in the slice position in real time and helps the technician
to check the scan field on the image, contrast study tim-
ing, presence of patient's body motion, etc. Therefore
the patient can be released immediately after scanning.
• SureStart function* helps the technician to initiate the heli-
cal scanning at peak enhancement timing of contrast
study. SureStart starts monitoring the scan from the start
of contrast study at a certain slice position, to monitor the
change in CT number on the image being displayed in
real time. When the contrast reaches the set value, the
helical scan automatically starts. This technique pro-
vides contrast study at peak enhancement timing regard-
less of each patient's blood flow speed and also saves
contrast medium.
Data processing
• Rapid reconstruction reduces reconstruction time to as
short as 1 second* for 0.75 second scans.
• A variety of reconstruction algorithms are available
according to the anatomy being studied and the clinical
objectives. These include algorithms for the abdomen,
head, close-up bone, lung, high-precision, etc.
Image display and processing
• Reconstructed images are automatically displayed
according to window settings preset in the eXam Plan.
• The window save function allows the user to store an
image with window settings different from the ones set by
the eXam Plan.
• Filter parameters can be customized through simple on-
screen menu selections. These parameters include the
number of filtering passes, matrix size and filter coeffi-
cients.
* Specification varies depending on Type VR or VI
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• Images can be rotated and reversed either right/left or DIMENSIONS AND MASS
top/bottom.
• The Multi-frame feature allows up to 36 images to be Dimensions L × W × H Mass
Unit
retrieved and simultaneously displayed on the screen. mm (in) kg (lb)
• The three-dimensional image display allows the genera- 860 × 1,970 × 1,760 1,300
tion of color three-dimensional and real time MPR images Gantry
(33.9 × 77.6 × 69.3) (2,866)
from the volumetric scan data acquired using Helical
2,390 × 620 × 390 330
Scan. This results in higher definition and image quality Patient couch
(94.1 × 24.4 × 15.4) (728)
than images reconstructed from conventional single slice
scanning. This is because helical scanning achieves Console 800 × 1,400 ×1,286 150
better data continuity along the patient axis than conven- (when a recommended (31.5 × 55.1 × 50.6) (330)
tional scanning. dedicated disk is used)
750 × 480 × 700 60
(Navibox )
Image storage and archiving (29.5 × 18.9 × 27.6) (132)
• The system comes with a 17 Gbyte magnetic hard disk
as standard equipment allowing for the on-line storage of
approximately 8,000 images with max. 2,000 slice raw SITING REQUIREMENTS
data.
• A 2.6 Gbyte magneto-optical disk is provided as stan- Power requirements
dard equipment. A user-selectable automatic archive • Phase: Three-phase
function can be enabled to automatically store images on • Voltage: 200 V*1
the magneto-optical disk after reconstruction. • Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz ±0.5 Hz
The image storage capacity of the magneto-optical disk • Capacity: 75 kVA*3
is approx. 9,600 images per disk. • Voltage fluctuation
due to load change: Less than 5%
Image filming • Power voltage
• Filming of images can be carried out manually or auto- fluctuation: Less than 10%*2
matically from the console.
• Automatic filming sends an entire study to the laser cam- *1 Please consult Toshiba for solutions to other voltages and
era. Filming is carried out in background mode so that excessive power fluctuations.
*2 This represents the total voltage fluctuation of load variation
other scanner and image processing functions can be
and power.
performed without interruption or delay. *3 When installing the optional 60-kW generator, please pay
attention to the power capacity.
Patient throughput
Patient throughput and cost effectiveness have been given Grounding
great consideration in designing and building the Asteion In accordance with local regulations for medically used
CT scanner. electrical equipment.
• The system incorporates a 6.5 MHU X-ray tube (option)
with a very fast cooling rate of max. 924 kHU/min. Ambient conditions
• High speed scans can be conducted in as little time as • Scanner room: Gantry
0.5 second per scan. Routine scans can be performed Patient couch
as quickly as 0.75 second per scan. – Room temperature: 18°C to 28°C
• Real time reconstruction for scanoscope. – Relative humidity: 40% to 80%
• CT image reconstruction within 1 second for 0.75 sec- (no condensation)
ond* routine scans. • Operator's room: Console
• Routine scan cycle times as short as 2 seconds.* – Room temperature: 16°C to 28°C
• Ease of operation with an optimized use of hybrid key- – Relative humidity: 40% to 80%
board, mouse-driven menus and large color monitor. (no condensation)
• Convenient patient handling with a couchtop that can be
lowered very near the floor. Refer to the site planning guide MOICT0046EA or the site
planning manual No. 2A201-384E for details.
COMPLIANCE
IEC60601-1 (1988)
IEC60601-1 AMD.1 (1991)
IEC60601-1 AMD.2 (1995)
IEC60601-1-2 (1993)
IEC60601-1-3 (1994)
IEC60601-1-4 (1996)
IEC60601-2-32 (1994) 8
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OUTLINE DRAWINGS

960
(37.8)
860
(33.9)
330 530
(13.0) (20.9)

30° 30°
(TILT ANGLE)

(69.3)
1,760

(74.8)
1,900
(35.8)
910

1,970
(77.6)

Gantry
(18.5)

(24.4)
470

620

1,820 2,000
(71.7) (78.7)
Couchtop stroke

1,490 2,390
(58.7) (94.1)
(25.7)
655
Stroke

(41.1)
(37.5)

1045
955

(15.4)
390
(11.8)
300

Patient Couch

Unit: mm (in)

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OUTLINE DRAWINGS

Gantry and Patient Couch

480
(18.9)
(50.6)
1,286
(27.6)
700
(31.5)
800

Navibox

1,400 800
(55.1) (31.5)

Console
Note: Console desk is not included as standard. The photograph of the system on the cover differs from the drawings above.
Unit: mm (in)

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MEDICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY
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meets internationally recognized standards
Design and specifications subject to change without notice. for Quality Management System Toshiba Nasu Operations meets the Environmental
ISO 9001, ISO 13485, EN 46001. Management System standard, ISO 14001.
2002-02 TME/SB
Printed in Japan