For Digital Radiography: DX-S Is A High-Throughput, Decentralized Digitizer With State-Of-The-Art Image Quality

DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY DX-S
DX-S
for Digital Radiography
DX-S is a high-throughput,
decentralized digitizer with
state-of-the-art image quality
Hospitals are continually concerned with increasing

efficiency and effectiveness, in order to meet the always-
growing demand for high quality, affordable healthcare.
Agfa HealthCare developed DX-S to address this
requirement by dramatically improving CR performance.
DX-S is a high-throughput and flexible digitizer which

combines two innovative and exclusive Agfa HealthCare
technologies – DirectriX phosphor plate technology and
Scanhead high-resolution scanning. The resulting increase
in X-ray absorption and conversion efficiencies allows
• Unites two unique Agfa HealthCare a significant patient dose reduction. DX-S has also been
technologies – DirectriX and Scanhead – to designed to bring a full range of imaging exams directly to
provide a high level of image quality, speed the point-of-care in General Radiography, Paediatric and
and flexibility Emergency environments.
• Enables a reduction in X-ray patient
doses through the exclusive DirectriX The cassette-based workflow makes it easy to use wherever
detector technology. needed, thanks to trouble-free positioning, portability
• Is designed to bring a full range of and flexibility of application. DX-S interfaces with the
imaging exams directly to the point-of-care. NX workstation and DX-Si X-ray system, for an
• Combines with the NX workstation and integration that ensures better workflow efficiency and
DX-Si X-ray system to form the DX-Si improved operability. Its performance exceeds anything
integrated digital radiography solution. else currently available on the CR market.
DX-S
Precision image quality and reduced X-ray dose

- DirectriX
DirectriX needle-based detector technology uses a crystal

phosphor that allows higher packing density and layer
thickness than is offered by powder phosphor when used
in a binding material. In addition, the crystal phosphor’s
reduced light spread increases sharpness. As a result, the
detector’s X-ray absorption and conversion efficiencies are
greater, leading to significant patient X-ray dose reduction.
High speed imaging - Scanhead
Scanhead technology enables high resolution scanning of

the DirectriX detector with a scanning resolution equal to
50 µm (20 pixel/mm). This line-to-line scanning provides
an accelerated read-out resulting in a fast preview image
and a high cassette throughput of up to 130 cassettes
Patient proximity
per hour. Furthermore, unlike point-to-point scanning, By locating the DX-S digitizer in examination rooms,
the very compact design integrates stimulation and light technologists are able to remain with their patients
collection into one, convenient Scanhead module. during image acquisition, processing and quality control,
for a higher patient satisfaction, especially for children.
Additionally, the technologist benefits from the efficient
and practical usage, for a better time management.
DX-Si: Integration for better interoperability
The DX-S interfaces with both the NX workstation and the

DX-Si X-ray system to create Agfa HealthCare’s integrated
digital radiography solution: DX-Si. DX-Si provides state-
of-the-art image quality, versatility, integration, high-
throughput, patient proximity and a solid return on
investment. The result is the high image quality, greater
workflow efficiency and improved patient care healthcare
Flexible, compact, cassette-based design facilities want.
DX-S has a compact, cassette-based design that makes it

the flexible solution for decentralized environments and
in-room use. The easy arrangement of the DX-S cassette
results in a perfect fit between the anatomy and the
positioning, and reduces the time spent posing patients for
difficult exams. Thanks to the portability of the cassettes,
DX-S is the ideal application in places such as neonatal
intensive care. At the same time, the digitizer covers a wide
range of difficult exams. This combination of portability
and flexibility make the DX-S an excellent digitizer for
GenRad, Paediatrics and Emergency use.
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DX-S
SAFETY
Region Regulation X-Ray Laser
Europe EN 60601-1: 1990 + Regulation: 1987 EN 60825 - 1:2001

A1: 1993 + A2: 1995
EN 60601-1-2: 2001
USA UL 60601 DHHS/FDA 21 CFR DHHS/FDA 21

21 CFR part 820: good part 1002, subchapter B CFR parts 1040, 10
manufacturing practice for and 1040, 11
medical devices
Canada CSA22.2 No.601.1 No.601.1.2
technical
SPECIFICATIONS
DX-S DIGITIZER
Single cassette feed Dimensions and weight
Throughput: • (W x D x H): 33 x 79 x 85 cm
Cassette format Throughput/h 1 cassette • Weight: Approx.: 105 kg
35 x 43 cm 115 cassettes 31 sec
24 x 30 cm 130 cassettes 28 sec Power
18 x 24 cm 130 cassettes 28 sec • Single phase only
• 50/60 Hz Installations: auto ranging
After patient ID: power supply to cover a voltage from 100 V -10%
Cassette format Cassette Cycle Time to 230 V + 10%
35 x 43 cm 22.2 sec
18 x 24 cm 19.9 sec Environmental effects
• Noise level: max. 65 dB (A)
LCD display HD 5.0 CASSETTE SIZES

• Machine status and error conditions
• 35 x 43 cm
Greyscale resolution • 24 x 30 cm
• Data acquisition: 16 bits linear/pixel • 18 x 24 cm
• Output to processor: 12 bits/pixel • 15 x 30 cm
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DX-S
technical
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL AIO CART – ALL-IN-ONE CART
Environmental conditions Option 1 : ALL-IN-ONE CART consists of:

• Temperature: 15 - 30 °C (59 - 86 °F) • The DX-S digitizer
• Humidity: 15 - 80% RH • The NX operator workstation
• Magnetic fields: max. 12.60 µT in conformance • The UPS for digitizer and workstation
with EN 61000-4-8: level 3 • Cassette storage for up to four large formats
• Rate of change of temperature:
0.5 °C/minute (0.9 °F) Option 2 : CUT DOWN ALL-IN-ONE CART consists of:
• The DX-S digitizer
Safety • The NX operator workstation
Approvals • The UPS for digitizer and workstation
• TüV, UL, cUL, CE
Option 3: Consists of option 2 as separate
Transport details components (no all-in-one cart)
• Temperature: -25 to +55 °C (-4 to 131 °F),
-25 °C for max. -72 hours, +55 °C for max. 96 hours
• Humidity: 5 - 95% RH
DX-S can form part of Agfa HealthCare’s DX-Si integrated solution, in combination with NX and the DX-Si X-ray system. Please refer to
the DX-Si X-ray system and NX datasheets for more information.
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of infringement. The data in this publication are for illustration purposes only and do not necessarily
represent standards or specifications, which must be met by Agfa HealthCare. All information Printed in Belgium
contained herein is intended for guidance purposes only, and characteristics of the products and
Published by Agfa HealthCare NV
services described in this publication can be changed at any time without notice. Products and
services may not be available for your local area. Please contact your local sales representative B-2640 Mortsel Belgium
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information as possible, but shall not be responsible for any typographical error. NGGNZ GB 00200908

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DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY DX-S

Hospitals are continually concerned with increasing

DX-S is a high-throughput and ﬂexible digitizer which

Precision image quality and reduced X-ray dose

DirectriX needle-based detector technology uses a crystal

High speed imaging - Scanhead

Scanhead technology enables high resolution scanning of

DX-Si: Integration for better interoperability

The DX-S interfaces with both the NX workstation and the

DX-S has a compact, cassette-based design that makes it

Europe EN 60601-1: 1990 + Regulation: 1987 EN 60825 - 1:2001

USA UL 60601 DHHS/FDA 21 CFR DHHS/FDA 21

Canada CSA22.2 No.601.1 No.601.1.2

LCD display HD 5.0 CASSETTE SIZES

GENERAL AIO CART – ALL-IN-ONE CART

Environmental conditions Option 1 : ALL-IN-ONE CART consists of:

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