BrightSpeed Elite Select GE Healthcare

16 Slice Edition
Product Data Sheet – Dec. 2008

accelerate its helical pitch up to 59% (e.g. 0.562 to 1.375, @16slice)

when acquiring the same helical artifact level compared with the same
scanner with IQ Enhance disabled.

New: Chest Kernel

Allows the operator to recon once (instead of twice – lung kernel and
std kernel separately), and can diagnose the Lung or Mediastinum area
by adjusting the WW/WL. The new Chest Kernel provides up to 2-times
productivity and 50% HDD space saving for Chest exams.

Extended OptiDose suite, including

• “Color Coding for Kids” protocols, providing pediatric scan protocols
based on the Broselow-LutenTM Pediatric System, designed to
facilitate pediatric emergency care and reduce medical errors.

The BrightSpeed Elite Select brings you multi-detector CT • 3D Dose modulation. Before the scan, clinicians can select the
capabilities with maximum convenience in an ultra-compact desired Noise/IQ: CT then tailored automatically exposure
design. Built with LightSpeed VCT inside, the BrightSpeed Elite parameters, patient to patient and real-time x-y-z during each scan,
Select provides high quality image across a wide range of resulting in average of 40% dose reduction.
applications and allows you to perform new clinical applications.

Ideal Convenience and Improved Comfort

Ultra compact form: BrightSpeed Select optimize the optimal
speed, power and resolution needed for all kind of CT routine • Beam Tracking techniques, providing real-time X-ray follow-up,
applications. Yet it fits in the same space as a single slice for an guarantying that high spatial resolution is reached with no post-
easier installation. patient collimation and no dose penalty.

Freedom Workspace: Innovative hardware and software create a

convenient, ergonomic working environment. It offers sit/stand and
horizontal/vertical monitor flexibility. It can also help reduce noise
and heat with remote location of the console.

Innovation in Image Quality and Dose • Dose Report capacity, in conjunction

Optimization with Prospective display of CTDIvol, DLP and Dose Efficiency, helping
clinicians reach ALARA dose, and keep track of it.
• Short gantry geometry, in conjunction with Hyper generator and the
0.625mm FWHM at Helical: Solarix X-Ray Tube affords to get up to 260 /350** mA and
GE’s exclusive helical reconstruction technologies, crossbeam seamless throughput.
correction, conjugate ray interpolation and hyper plane helical
reconstruction with alpha smoothing method, allow “Scan Thin
0.625mm, and Recon Thin 0.625mm”.
• VolaraTM Digital DAS: Data Acquisition System, with an increased
sampling rate of up to 20% and noise
reduction up to 33%, results in outstanding
image quality in signal starved areas
(shoulder, hip, large patient, metal) and soft
tissue low contrast (body, neuro, cardiac) in
people of all ages.
Innovation in Workflow
New: Neuro 3D Filter
With the Neuro 3D Filter feature, the scanner has up to 20% IQ Xtream FX suite workflow management, including:
improvement by noise reduction at the same Dose level, or can
reach the same image quality (noise) with up to 36% dose • One-touch protocol workflow, delivering tailored visualization mode
reduction. for exams review, directly built in the protocols, and available in “1
New : IQ Enhance click” on the Operator Console or the Post-processing workstation.
IQ Enhance is special algorithm to reduce helical artifact in thin slice
helical scanning. The BrightSpeed series scanner with this feature can
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image database but rather create modified image films or screen

saves;
•Minimum 3-click scan start workflow New Copy PMR & Series Series Copy forward and Copy Patient.
Orientation and Position. The following parameters are selectable
The pre-programmable protocol setting functions enable a to copy forward, Start Location, End Location, Interval, DFOV, A-P
minimum of 3 clicks to start a scan as minimum. Center, and R-L Center.
New WW/WL Preset for Scout Window width/window
first click second click third click
level(WW/WL) Preset for Scout supports presetting WW/WL
values in protocol management tool or during scan prescription.
User does not need to modify WW/WL in showlocalizer.
New Preset Exam Description Preset Exam Description allows
user to select Exam Description from the drop down menu, which
makes patient information input easier.
New Film composer enhance Multiple image formatting allows
filming of multiple images in a single film frame. Film formats
supported are 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1, 9:1, 12:1, 15:1, 8:1, 20:1, 24:1,
25:1, 30:1, 35:1, 42:1 for auto and manual filming;
• Up to 6fps recon speed
New DICOM Structured Dose Report Dicom Structured Dose Report
creates a machine-readable record to be saved with each CT exam.
This allows a hospital`s radiation tracking system/RIS/HIS to retrieve the
Dose information for a given CT study.
• Direct MPR with Auto-Batch feature, affording
automatic real-time direct reconstruction and New Series number for Retro Recon: The system will automatically
transfer of fully corrected multi-planar images, specify the series number for Retro Recon series. The number assigned
in any plane. is 100 plus the series number. A new series number can be specified by
selecting New Series. The system will specify a series number of the 301
to 399.
• Up to 10fps transfer speed of images, real-time during acquisition, to
up to 4 different destinations. • 584 GB Disk (system, images, scan disks) stores up to 2,400 scan
rotations at 16 slice mode or up to 1,500 scan data files.
• DVD interchange capability, for archiving of image data into DVD-R
meida( 4.7GB) • Extensive portfolio of Advanced Clinical Applications* Advanced
Vessel Analysis with AutoBone, Neuro, Liver and Body Tumor
• Data Export capability, ensuring the relevant images and reports can Perfusion, CT Colonography with Virtual Dissection and auto-
be visualized by the referrals in PC friendly format (MPEG, AVI…) segmentation capability.
• Auto Transfer by Series to distribute images where you need them
when you need them.
• Exam Split* allows multi-anatomic exams to be read in separate Ease-of-use and quality
anatomic sections. This allows specialists to review only those images
needed for a given requisition
• Continuous improvement, with the exclusive GE Continuum*
• Gray Scale Presentation State saves display presentation of WW,
contract.
WL, flip, rotate, zoom, roam , user annotation and measurements for
transfer to a remote viewing station using DICOM GSPS object. • Compact system design, Minimum installation in only19.6 m2 (210.3
square feet) for exam room, 9.6 m2 (103.3 square feet) for control
• Direct Connect allows remote Advantage Workstation (AW) access to
room with side-by-side desktop table. Actual final room size
the Xtream FX console’s thin-slice data, eliminating unnecessary
determined by siting.
network traffic and storage duplication. (AW4.3* and later)

New Xtream Injector: Xtream Injector is a powerful integrated • 2xLCD monitor 19”inch, standard, for maximum comfort in images
injection option which starts the Injection process in review.
synchronization with “Start Scan” on CT system to simplify the
enhancement exam workflow. The enhanced Xtream Injector
supports injector parameters to be entered on CT console.
New Graphic Retro Graphic Retro allows users to prescribe retro • 1400 mm scannable range for full body
recon graphically on appropriate prospective image by mouse. scans.
Visual adjustment parameters such as DFOV, AP/RL center
improves retro recon productivity. Note : variable depends on table height
• Productivity features designed for the CT Technologist: In- Room
New Enhancement for SmartPrep Enhancement SmartPrep can Start, Remote Gantry Tilt, Breathing Lights with
automatically play the prerecorded messages after the operator countdown timer, Controls Panel mounted on
triggered the scan phase. With Auto Minimum Delay function two corners ( four corners *) of the Gantry.
enabled, the diagnostic delay time is set automatically to the Integrated IV Pole* and Table Tray* at the foot
minimum time. of the table.
New Flip/Rotate provides image orientation flips and rotates
prospectively for auto-filmed images and retrospectively through • 0.35mm isotropic microVoxelTM image resolution
Exam Rx Display and the Image Works viewer. These image
orientation operations do not produce images installed in the
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• Recon algorithms, HyperplaneTM and CrossbeamTM, providing • Up to 16 contiguous axial planes acquired simultaneously with each
virtually artefact-free images and optimized slice profile at any pitch, 360° rotation, with the time between scans set by the user-selected
by solving the technical challenges of cone beam and high pitch interscan delay (ISD) or intergroup delay (IGD);
helical scanning.
• Scans may be easily clustered in groups to allow multiple scans in a
single breath hold;
Clinical Performance Examples • Minimum scan-to-scan cycle time of only 1.8 sec with table moves of
≤ 10 mm
With the BrightSpeed Elite Select, users can routinely use a 0.8
second scan speed in conjunction with high pitch helical up to Scout™
1.75:1,affording, for the same image quality, to reduce breath-hold,
• Single radiographic plane for scan localization and graphical
perform better thin-slice CT angiography exams, use thinner slices
prescription of prospective reconstruction;
for most exams, and perform longer helical exams without tube
cooling delays. • Extended range matches helical scannable range.
• Preset WW/WL for scout
Chest / Abdomen / Pelvis
Helical Scans
Coverage 500 mm
Slip ring technology has advanced axial scanning by enabling scans
Rotation 0.8 sec
with simultaneous table movement.
Mode 16 x 0.625 mm
Pitch 1.75:1
mA 260 Helical Multi-slice Prescription
mAs 208
Streamlined prescriptions and easy-to-use default protocols make the
Speed 22 mm/s
BrightSpeed Elite Select fast and efficient in patient set up.
Scan Time 23.8 seconds
Multi-slice acquisitions and short intergroup delays helps to reduce
potential mis-registration between scans by increasing the number of
Peripheral Run-Off scans possible in a patient breath hold.

Coverage 1,400 mm Helical protocols are almost identical to “classical” axial scan protocols.
Rotation 0.8 sec At the beginning of a study, the operator selects the type of exam with
the anatomical programmer, and indicates the desired scan range -
Mode 16 x 1.25 mm either manually, or from a Scout.
Pitch 1.75:1
mA 240 After completing the prescribed exam, the system remains ready to
mAs 192 continue with additional helical scans or a set of axial scans.
Speed 44 mm/s The operator may reconstruct helical scans prospectively, and
Scan Time 32.8 seconds retrospectively, at any arbitrary table location in 0.1 mm increments.

High Resolution Chest Helical Multi-slice Modes

Coverage 200 mm The complex nature of helical multi-slice scanning has been
Rotation 0.8 sec simplified by grouping all critical acquisition parameters within 8
basic scan modes, all optimized for image quality and speed. For
Mode 16 x 0.625 mm
eight-slice acquisition: 0.625:1; 0.875:1; 1.35:1 and 1.675:1. For
Pitch 1.75:1 sixteen-slice acquisition: 0.5625:1; 0.9375:1; 1.375:1 and 1.75:1.
mA 260/275** These clinically derived multi-slice scan modes offer a wide range
mAs 220 of selections that carefully balance acquisition speed, image
Speed 22 mm/s thickness, and retrospective image reconstruction flexibility.
Scan Time 10.1 seconds This simplified user interface guides the user in the choice of scan
parameters. The user selects a pitch mode, a desired image slice
thickness and table travel per rotation. The user interface also
System Specifications displays the resulting choice of retrospective image thicknesses
available for each choice of acquisition parameters.
Helical
The 16 slice helical acquisition modes provide table speeds from
• Continuous 360° scanning with table incrementation and no 5.625 mm/rotation up to 35 mm per rotation, enabling scan speeds
interscan delay; that are up to 12 times faster than 4-slice helical scanners.
• Scans can be acquired with a wide variety of speeds.

Axial

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Prospective Multiple Thickness

Reconstruction
For all helical scan modes, the operator can choose to reconstruct
8-SLICE HELICAL MODES images prospectively in any of the defined nominal image thicknesses.

In addition to the initial reconstructed slice thickness, the operator has

Table Speed (mm/rotation)
the option to prospectively specify additional images to be
Slice Pitch reconstructed from a single raw data set. These images can be
Thickness 0.625:1 0.875:1 1.35:1 1.675:1 reconstructed at any of the defined nominal image thicknesses
(mm) available for a given table speed and scan mode.

1.25 6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75 This effectively facilitates later, more detailed image analysis without
additional patient scans and subsequent dose and image registration
6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75 concerns.
2.5
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5
6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75
Helical Scan Parameters
3.75
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5

6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75 Scan Speed:

5
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5 • Full 360° rotational scans in 0.8 s, 1.0 s
6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75 Scan Technique:
7.5
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5 • KV :80,100,120,140 KV
6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75 • mA: 10 to 260/350**mA, 5mA increments with 120 kV
10 • Power: 31.2/42* kW with 120 kV
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5
Focal Spot Selection:
- Small spot for up to 19.2 kW with 120KV
- Larger spot for greater than 19.2 kW with 120KV

Single Acquisition Max. Scan Time:

• 100/120** s

Helical Tilt: helical acquisition is possible with the gantry tilted to a

maximum of 30 degree, in half degree increments.

Multiple Acquisition Maximum Scan Time: Multiple scans can be

acquired in one series to produce up to 3000 contiguous helical
images. Up to 2000 rotation helical coverage are possible in
multiple series.

Minimum Inter-Group Delay (IGD): 1 sec between adjacent helical

scans

Scan Fields of View:

16-SLICE HELICAL MODES • 25 cm for adult head
• 25, 50 cm for body
Table Speed (mm/rotation) • 25 cm for pediatric head
Slice Pitch
Thickness 0.5625:1 0.9375:1 1.375:1 1.75:1
(mm) Helical Scan Enhancements
0.625 5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5
Full simultaneity allows complete image display, processing and
5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5 analysis, as well as image archival and filming concurrent with
1.25
11.25 18.75 27.5 35 scanning and reconstruction -- even when acquiring helical images
in a multi-slice mode.
5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5
2.5
11.25 18.75 27.5 35 Confirm Rx to X-rays on: < 15 sec for any state of tube and gantry; <
5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5 10 sec with the gantry rotating
3.75
11.25 18.75 27.5 35 AutoScan™: Fully automates longitudinal table movement and start
5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5 of each scan.
5
11.25 18.75 27.5 35 AutoVoice™: 3 preset in 17 user-defined messages automatically
7.5 11.25 18.75 27.5 35 deliver patient breathing instructions with a programmable delay;
10 11.25 18.75 27.5 35 especially useful for multiple helical scanning and SmartPrep.

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Preset massages are supported in 9 different languages: prospective image by mouse. Visual adjustment parameters such
Chinese, English (Male/Female), French, German, Italian, Japanese, as DFOV, AP/RL center improves retro recon productivity.
Korean, Spanish, and Mexican Spanish.

Trauma Patient: Allows patient scans and image display/analysis Helical Scan Protocols
without entering patient data before scanning.
All protocols assume 120 kVp scans under typical clinical
Biopsy: Simplified prescription for single or multiple scans around conditions.
an arbitrary table position aids biopsy studies.

Helical Image Reconstruction Helical Scan Image Quality

Reconstruction Algorithms: Soft, Standard, Detail, Bone, Bone Plus, Volumetric Helical Scan Image Quality
Lung , Edge and chest.
With BrightSpeed Elite Select being a sub-millimeter isotropic CT
Reconstruction Matrix: 512 scanner, it is now possible to specify coronal and sagittal image
Display Matrix: 1024 quality. Reformatted resolution is visually demonstrated on the
Catphan High Contrast Resolution Insert Module CTP528.
Display FOV: Freely variable center/off-center,
prospective/retrospective target selection. Single Helical Scans:
Scan Time (sec) Maximum mA
CT Number Scale: -1024 to 3071 HU or extended -31743 to 31743 10 sec 350**
Helical Reconstruction Times: 20 310**-350**
• Up to 6 frames per second reconstruction time 30 260-335**
• Iterative bone processing, which is always enabled for adult 40 225-260/295**
head scanning, reduces image artifacts in head scans stemming 50 200-260/265**
from X-ray beam hardening effects. 60 175-240
Minimum DFOV: 9.6 cm 70 145-215
80 135-200
Minimum Pixel Size: 0.19mm 90 120-185
Queued Recon: Requests will be processed continuously and 100 110-175
simultaneously with other processes on the system including 110 100-165
scanning. Prospective recon will be prioritized over retrospective 120 90-140
recon. 120s(80KV) 140-235
Priority Recon Queuing: One touch selection marks most recent
Multiple Helical Scans:
rotation for next available recon. Available during or after scanning.

Images annotated to indicate continuous scan acquisition with (contiguous helical coverage with 5-second IGD):
table incrementation:
Scan Time IGD No. Scans Max mA
• HE (helical) + Pitch
10 sec 5 sec 3 275**-345**
• Table speed
4 235-305**
Prospective Multiple Reconstruction (PMR): Up to 3 sets of 5 210-250/270**
reconstructions can be pre-programmed as part of the scan 6 185-240
protocol prior to acquisition. The operator can select different
20 sec 5 sec 2 225-295
start/end location, slice thickness, interval, reconstruction
algorithms and display fields of view for each reconstruction. Series 3 180-235
descriptions can be entered for each set of reconstructions to 4 135-195
facilliate hanging protocols on PACS display. This frees the 30 sec 5 sec 2 180-235
operator from sitting at the console and directly contributes to 3 120-185
increased productivity.
4 95-140
Prospective Recon: Operator may initiate full recons at any table
location in increments of 1/10 the image thickness; image thickness Contiguous Helical Coverage
remains constant.
Multiple helical scans can be performed in succession with only 5-
Retrospective Recon: Operator may initiate full recons at any table second delays between helical scans, providing up to 2000
location in 0.05 mm increments; image thickness remains constant. contiguous rotations (with up to 1500 images in one series).

Retrospective Image Decomposition: The operator has the option to (The following chart assumes 120-sec helicals with 5-sec IGD)
retrospectively decompose the original raw data set and
reconstruct additional images at any of the defined nominal image Total Scan Total Elapsed Max
thickness available for a given table speed and scan mode. . The Time (sec) Time (sec) mA
operator also can prescribe retro recon graphically on appropriate

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150 155 75-135 Noise

200 205 60-100
240 245 50-85
On either GE Quality Assurance phantom:
• 0.32% +/- 0.03% at 28.5mGy

CTDI

On CTDI Head and Body Dose Reference Phantoms: (Calculated

from Axial data and adjusted for 0.9375:1 pitch and 240mAs)
Superior
.31mm CTDIvol expressed in mGy/100 mAs for IEC pitch 1: (normalized to a
pitch of 1).

Head 18.4mGy/100mAs
.33mm
Body 9.3mGy/100mAs

.36mm
Axial Scans
Multi-slice acquisitions and short interscan delays helps to reduce
potential misregistration between scans by increasing the number of
.38mm scans possible in a patient breath hold.

Axial Multi-slice Prescription

.42mm
Inferior Simplified scan prescriptions and easy-to-use default protocols make
the BrightSpeed Elite Select CT Scanner System fast and efficient in
patient set-up. Axial protocols are nearly identical to helical scan
protocols.
0.35 +/- 0.05mm voxel size is clearly seen in the reformatted
plane. Axial Multi-slice Modes
High-Contrast Spatial Resolution The BrightSpeed Elite Select CT Scanner System acquires axial scans in
sets of 8 or 16 contiguous images in one 360° rotation.
In-plane MTF is demonstrated on a 0.05mm tungsten wire.
For each rotation of the gantry, the BrightSpeed Elite Select collects 16
rows of scan data. There are five reconstruction modes available for
creating images from the multi-slice scan data (1i, 2i, 4i, 8i, and 16i). By
using 1i, 2i, 4i, and 8i reconstruction modes, scan data can be
combined prior to image reconstruction to create slices with reduced
Standard Algorithm – typical partial-volume artifacts. This is particularly useful for posterior-fossa
imaging.
X/Y – lp/cm
1i Mode:
50% 4.0
• Produces 1 image per rotation
10% 6.5 • Nominal Thickness: 1.25, 5, 10 mm

0% 8.5 2i Mode:
• Produces 2 images per rotation
Hi-Res Algorithm (Edge) - typical
• Nominal Thickness: 0.625, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 mm
X/Y – lp/cm
(2.5mm Thickness in 2i Mode is available RETRO recon only)
50% 8.5
4i Mode:
10% 13.0 • Produces 4 images per rotation

0% 15.4 • Nominal Thickness: 1.25,2.5, 3.75, 5 mm

(1.25mm thickness in 4i mode is available RETRO recon only)
Low-Contrast Detectability 8i Mode:
On 8 inch (20 cm) CATPHAN phantom:
• Produces 8 images per rotation
• 5mm @0 .3% at 13.3 mGy • Nominal Thickness: 1.25, 2.5 mm
• 3mm @0.3% at 37.2mGy
16i Mode:
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• Produces 16 images per rotation Prospective Multiple Reconstruction (PMR): Up to 3 sets of

reconstructions can be pre-programmed as part of the scan
• Nominal Thickness: 0.625, 1.25 mm protocol prior to acquisition. The operator can select different
reconstruction algorithms and display fields of view for each
Axial Scan Parameters reconstruction. Series descriptions can be entered for each set of
reconstructions to facilliate hanging protocols on PACS display.
This frees the operator from sitting at the console and directly
Scan Time: contributes to increased productivity.
• 0.8, 1.0, 1.5,2.0,3.0,4.0sec full scans (360° acquisition)
The operator has the option to reconstruct the original raw data set
Scan Technique: at any of the defined nominal slice thicknesses.
• kVp: 80,100, 120, 140 kVp
Reconstructions can be prescribed down to 1/16 the original
• mA: 10 to 260(350**)mA, 5mA increments with 120kV
acquisition image thickness for images acquired in the 1i scan
• Power: 31.2/42** with 120kV
mode, down to 1/8 the original thickness for 2i mode, and down to
• Focal Spot Selection: 1/4 the original thickness for 4i mode.
-Small spot for up to 19.2 kW with 120KV
-Larger sport for greater than 19.2 KW with 120KV Similarly, additional reconstruction supports partial-volume artifact
Scan Plane Geometry: reduction by reconstructing images with 4, 8, or 16 times the
• +/- 30° angulation via gantry tilt, in 0.5° increments acquisition image thickness.
• Longitudinal positioning in 0.01 mm per slice increment. Gantry
display in 0.5 mm increments. These reconstruction features effectively facilitate later, more
detailed image analysis without additional patient scans and
subsequent dose and image registration concerns.
Interscan Delay (ISD):
. The operator also can prescribe retro recon graphically on
appropriate prospective image by mouse. Visual adjustment
• Minimum ISD with table moves of parameters such as DFOV, AP/RL center improves retro recon
0 - 10 mm : 1.0 sec. productivity.
• Minimum ISD with table moves of more than 10 mm and up to 20
mm: 1.3 sec

Intergroup Delay (IGD): The following table illustrates the retrospective reconstruction
• Minimum IGD is the same as minimum ISD, also user-selectable. image thicknesses available for each acquisition thickness and
mode:
Scan-to-Scan Cycle:
• Minimum scan-to-scan cycle of 1.8 sec possible for 0.8 sec scan
speed with minimum ISD's. Scan Mode Slice Thickness Recon Slice Thickness
Scan Fields of View: 16i – 0.625mm
• 25 cm for adult head
• 25, 50 cm for body 8i – 1.25mm
• 25 cm for pediatric head 16 row 0.625 4i – 2.5mm
Scan with 0 table increment, contiguous image location, or skipped 2i – 5mm
image location are possible. Overlapped axial scans are not
possible. 1i – 10mm
16i – 1.25mm
Axial Image Reconstruction 8i – 2.5mm
16 row 1.25
4i – 5mm
Reconstruction Algorithms:
• Soft, Standard, Detail, Bone, Bone Plus, Lung Edge and chest. 2i – 10mm

Reconstruction Matrix: 512 8i – 1.25mm

Display Matrix: 1024 4i – 2.5mm

8 row 1.25
2i – 5mm
Display FOV: Freely variable center/off-center,
prospective/retrospective target selection. 1i – 10mm

CT Number Scale: -1024 to 3071 HU or extended -31743 to 31743 8i – 2.5mm

Axial Image Reconstruction: 8 row 2.5 4i – 5mm

• Up to 6 frames per second reconstruction time. 2i – 10mm
•
• Iterative bone processing, which is always enabled for head 4i – 1.25mm
scanning, reduces image artifacts in head scans stemming from X-
4 row 1.25 2i – 2.5mm
ray beam hardening effects.
1i – 5mm
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Scan Technique:
2i – 0.625mm • kVp: 80, 100,120, 140 kVp
2 row 0.625
1i – 1.25mm • mA: 10 to 260mA /350mA** 5mA increments with 120kV
• Power: 31.2KW/42 kW* with 120kV

Orientation: AP, RLAT, PA, LLAT (preset); or any angle from 0° - 359°
with 1°inclement (manually selected).
Axial Scan Image Quality
Axial scan prescription lines indicate scan location to nearest 1 mm
table position.
High Contrast Spatial Resolution
Scouts longer than 1000 mm are auto minified to fit the display.
On GE Performance phantom: Preset WW/WL for scout
Standard Algorithm
•
• 4.0 lp/cm @ 50% MTF
• 6.5 lp/cm @ 10% MTF SmartViewTM Fluoro*
• 8.5 lp/cm @ 0% MTF

Hi-Res Algorithm Offers real-time 12 frames per second CT fluoroscopy with image
latency of less than about 200ms. Detailed targeting is supported
•
by multiple acquisition modes, up to and including high-resolution
• 8.5 lp/cm @ 50% MTF acquisition at 1.25mm (16x0.625 mode only). High dose efficiency is
• 13.0 lp/cm @ 10% MTF made available with continuous and quick check scan modes. A
• 15.4 lp/cm @ 0% MTF simple and efficient user interface provides six user-selectable
display layouts, in-room image review and WW and WL
Low-Contrast Detectability control Flip, rotate, roam and zoom capabilities maintained during
acquisition. Features ceiling-mounded in-room LCD monitor and
On 8 inch (20 cm) CATPHAN phantom: full-featured handheld / cradle-mounted controller. 1CT image
generator(IG) is the prerequisite of SmartViewTM Fluoro.
• 5mm @0.3% at 13.3 mGy
• 3mm @0.3% at 37.2mGy
User Interface
Noise
The BrightSpeed Elite Select Operator Console utilizes a computer
workstation with the following user interface features:
On either an AAPM water phantom or GE Quality Assurance
phantom: • Two 19-inch LCD monitors
• 0.32% +/- 0.03% at 29.3 mGy • Scan/recon monitor for scan and recon control with no image
display
CTDI • Image monitor for image display, analysis, processing, and
management
On CTDI Head and Body Dose Reference Phantoms: • Each monitor provides a 1280 x 1024 high resolution, flicker-free
display
CTDIvol expressed in mGy/100 mAs:
• Scan control keyboard assembly with intercom speaker, microphone
Head 18.4 mGy/100mAs and volume controls
• Three button mouse with mouse pad
Body 9.3 mGy/100mAs
• BrightBox (trackball assembly) *
Scout Scans • Two wide work surfaces

ScoutView™ scans provide excellent detail for anatomical All these devices are free-standing and can be easily moved to
localization in conjunction with scan prescription. accommodate a large variety of working conditions and individual
operator preferences.
Scan locations may be prescribed at the operator console either
graphically (via mouse), or explicitly (keyboard entry) from a Scout Split table top allows unrestricted patient viewing while still supporting
scan. 2 monitors. Each work surface can be adjusted at installation to help
accommodate a variety of siting requirements.
Prescription of scans with multiple tube angles are also available
on a single Scout. Multi-language UIF capability (including Chinese and Japanese)

Multi-language Auto voice capability with 9 user selectable languages.

Scout Scan Parameters
Aperture: 1.25 mm x4 effective aperture

Table speed: 100 mm/sec.

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This feature uses the same interface as New Patient selection for
Desktop Overview simplified, consistent programming.

The user interface utilizes the paradigm of managed work Patient information can be easily recalled to set up an immediate
environments for a more intuitive clinical workflow. exam via List/Select Scheduled Patient on the scan/recon monitor. Pre-
programmed patient exams can also be recalled from the New Patient
Virtually all clinical operations are managed through three “virtual screen automatically by entering the patient ID number.
desktops” or applications managers: Exam Rx, ImageWorks and
Learning Solutions. Operators can effortlessly move back and forth
between these environments simply by clicking on an icon. XtreamTM Patient Data Entry
technology enhances multi-tasking architecture and maintains
simultaneously all processes so no work is lost or disrupted as desktops Patient data can be entered as part of New Patient set-up, or can be
are switched. recalled from the list of pre-scheduled patients.

Presets for Referring Physician, Radiologist and Operator can be saved

Exam Rx on the system reducing data entry required by the user.

The Exam Rx desktop environment provides the clinical tools necessary Trauma Patient ID allows patient scans and image display/analysis
for comfortable, efficient control of patient studies. without entering patient data before scanning.

These tools include patient scheduling and data entry, exam protocol
selection, protocol viewing and editing, scan data acquisition, image Exam Protocol Selection
reconstruction, image display and routine analysis, AutoFilm or manual
filming, AutoStore and AutoTransfer. One of the main contributions of the BrightSpeed Elite Select CT
Scanner System to department productivity is its streamlined exam set-
up.
• Exam parameter set-up has been streamlined through the exclusive
ImageWorks use of protocols
• Protocols can be easily selected in one of three convenient ways:
ImageWorks is a desktop environment designed to take advantage of • A large, graphical Anatomical Programmer located on the New
the BrightSpeed Elite Select CT Scanner System computer and image Patient screen
processor.
• A default list of the “top 10” most commonly used protocols
Standard features include archive, network and manual film control, as located near the anatomical programmer
well as some advanced image processing such as multi-planar • A numerical entry
reformatting (MPR), multi-projection volume rendering (MPVR), and MR
image display. It also has optional add-on packages for Volume • Two Anatomical Programmers - one for adults and one for pediatrics
Viewer*, CT Perfusion* and DentaScan*. - provide quick and easy access to 6,840 user-programmable
protocols (total). Each programmer has ten anatomical regions.
The ImageWorks desktop also provides a gateway for DICOM 3.0 image • Default protocols have been expanded through Protocol Pro - a
transactions, either through a local area network, or via DICOM- “behind the scenes” protocol manager - that allows preselection of
formatted MOD media. automated features like AutoVoice, AutoFilm, AutoStore and
AutoTransfer on a per-series basis.
Computer Based Training • Protocol Pro also provides preselection of different window/level
settings for AutoFilm and can automatically display the 1024
The BrightSpeed Elite Select provides an on-screen, on-line operator Localizer each time a new series is requested.
manual via a multi-media CD-ROM player integrated into the operator’s • Default protocols also include preset scan time, kVp, mA, slice
console. Learning Solutions is also viewable on a stand-alone PC thickness, scan mode, table speed, image interval, gantry tilt, scan
providing flexibility and productivity for on-demand learning of system field-of-view, display field-of-view and center, recon types, and
operation.. breath timing parameters.
• Any scan parameter can be edited for each scan or all scans either
before or during an exam. Scans can be easily added or removed
from the prescription.
Exam Rx
• Scan/recon control uses only 2 screens to set up first scan - New
Patient and Protocol View/Edit.
Patient Scheduling
Patient demographics and exam protocols can be pre-programmed in
Protocol View/Edit
advance of patient arrival by selecting Schedule Patient from the
• A single, full screen View/Edit table allows fast and easy examination
scan/recon monitor. This productivity enhancement allows entry of all
and modification of exam parameters before scanning begins
or some of a patient’s demographic data, as well as pre-selection of the
exam protocol. • Exam parameters can be changed for just one scan, or for all scans
in a series
This feature is available any time a patient exam is not currently
underway. • When used in conjunction with the 1024 Localizer, changes made in
the View/Edit table that affect the number of scans, image interval,

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starting/ending locations, tilt, or display FOV are automatically shown exam values are saved. Saved values can be networked, filmed
on the 1024 Localizer and archived
• Any changes made directly on the 1024 Localizer display using the
mouse and the on-screen cursor controls are also reflected AutoView Layouts
automatically in the View/Edit table
• View/Edit Wizard intuitively adjusts dependent parameters • Eight powerful AutoView layouts provide exceptional flexibility in
automatically in response to operator-initiated changes and tailoring the 1,024 image display to the user or the application at
highlights them for quick review. It also alerts the operator to hand - without the complexity of free-form “windows.”
incompatible dependencies requiring operator intervention. • AutoView Layouts include:
• Tab card groupings for Timing, Recon and Filming help organize the - 1024 AutoView image
large number of parameters available within each protocol. - 768 AutoView image (matches the image size shown on the
HiSpeed Advantage 2.X Series OC monitor)
Scan Data Acquisition - 512 AutoView image + 512 Localizer Scout with cut lines
automatically showing the location of the AutoView image on
• Full-screen DynaPlan Plus illustrates scan status graphically, with the Scout
real-time feedback while the exam is underway. Scans, programmed - Two 512 AutoView images (same image but at different
delays (prep, breathing, inter-group), and even AutoVoice window/level settings) + 512 Localizer Scout with cut lines
announcements are clearly shown before and during scanning. automatically showing the location of the AutoView images on
the Scout
• AutoScan: Fully automates longitudinal table movement and the start
of each scan - 512 AutoView image + 512 AutoFilm image
- Last two 512 AutoView images
•AutoVoice: 3 preset in 17 user-defined messages automatically - Last four 512 AutoView images
deliver patient breathing instructions with a programmable delay; - AutoLink which links the current series to a view port
especially useful for multiple helical scanning and SmartPrep.
Preset massages are supported in 9 different languages: • Basic image review features such as window/level, magnification and
Chinese, English (Male/Female), French, German, Italian, flip/rotate are available for AutoView images.
Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Mexican Spanish. • Any window not used for AutoView is available to independent,
simultaneous review of other exams.
•Full Simultaneity allows scan and recon to work concurrently with • Special BrightBox*, a three-button trackball device, provides
image display, processing and analysis (including computationally independent control of image next, prior, manual paging and
intensive features such as MPR, MPVR and 3D*/MIP) while still trackball window/level for any review images in focus. This helps
running image archival, filming and networking processes. make two person operation practical.
• Remote Gantry tilt allows the operator to adjust scan angle from the • Regardless of the AutoView Layout used, AutoFilm viewing is
control room and minimize trips between the scan room and available anytime via an on-image selection - without disrupting
operators workstation. other image processes in progress. Background filming allows full
use of the image display monitor for AutoView and image
review/processing without interruption during AutoFilm.
Dose Computation & Display
• Volume CTDIw (CTDIvol), DLP (Dose Length Product), and Dose Image Review Layouts
Efficiency computation and display during scan prescription provides
patient dose information to the operator. • Five flexible Image Review Layouts are provided for those
• Volume CTDIw (CTDIvol) is a dose index defined by IEC60601-2-44. This applications where greater than 512 image display may be desired
index is computed automatically by the BrightSpeed Elite Select CT and AutoView is not required.
System and reported on the Exam Rx screen. Volume CTDIw is a • Image Review Layouts include:
single number consisting of 2/3 of the CTDI100 peripheral dose plus
1/3 of the CTDI100 central dose that is adjusted by the helical or axial Note: uses short notation for screen options
pitch factor. - 1024 single image display
• CTDI100 is a dose index based upon CTDI dose measurements over a - 768 single image display
100 mm volume, as defined in IEC 60601-2-44. - Two 512 image display, horizontal format
• Dose Length Product (DLP) is given in mGy*cm and is computed and - Two 512 image display, vertical format
displayed for each group prior to the scan. Additionally, an - Four 512 image display
accumulated DLP is displayed for the entire exam, as the exam • Each image display window can be further subdivided into four more
prescription progresses. The final exam accumulated DLP provides a images, increasing the total number of images that can be displayed
convenient measure for maintaining patient or procedure dose at once to 16.
management statistics.
• BrightBox image control is also available for Image Review Layouts.
• Dose Efficiency is automatically computed and displayed on the
Exam Rx screen. The dose efficiency is a measure of how much of
the Z-axis X-ray beam is used by the system, as defined in IEC 60601- Image Access
2-44.
• Dose Reporting saves the CTDIvol and DLP in the patient record • Point and click interface along with a pictorial directory (browser)
allows for easy selection by exam, series or image
as a DICOM secondary screen capture. Series and cumulative

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Routine Image Display Auto Image Management

• Image display features provided within Exam Rx: The Exam Rx work environment conveniently provides for selection of
- Zoom/Roam AutoFilm, AutoStore (to local or remote MOD), and AutoTransfer (across
- Explicit Magnify a network). Auto Transfer capability can be specified by Image, Series
- Flip/Rotate or Exam.
- ProView
- Display Normal
- List/Select An AutoFilm Composer provides a simple programming interface for
automated filming set-up.
- Ellipse ROI
- Measure Distance Batch Filming is accomplished through a single keystroke which
- Grid On/Off automatically prints an entire series at a time.
- Cross Reference
- User Annotation Manual Image Filming
- Exam/Series Page
• On-screen filming is available for any digital camera using a 3M-952
- Hide Graphics
protocol.
- Erase
• Images may be individually filmed manually via “drag and drop” to
- Screen Save
the on-screen Film Composer.
- Gray Scale Enhancement
• Print Series permits automatic printing of an entire series with one
• ProView visualization algorithms are available to enhance anatomical keystroke.
structures without additional reconstruction time:
• Page filming permits creation of an entire film with one keystroke.
- Four Selections for enhancement of high contrast objects where
fine detail is required without aliasing (such as lungs) • Multiple image formatting allows filming of multiple images in a
- Three Selections for modifying perceived levels of noise and low single film frame. As for that format over 30 , the function does not
contrast discrimination support at the auto film format.
• Seven ways are provided to adjust window/ level of images in focus • Film formats supported are 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1, 9:1, 12:1, 15:1,
in order to meet a variety of clinical work environments and user 16:1, 20:1, 24:1 ,25:1, 30:1, 35:1, 42:1 and 35-mm slide (depends on
preferences: capability on imager side
- Five user-programmable keys on the scan control keyboard (F6 - • Important note: The BrightSpeed Elite Select CT Scanner comes
F11), plus one key for returning to prior setting (F5) standard with a DICOM Print Interface configurable for multiple
- On-image through middle mouse button DICOM Print destinations. Connections with cameras that do not
- BrightBox trackball* support DICOM Print may require a filming interface (purchased
separately).

Routine Measurements To save further filming cost, the Operator Console can directly print to a
postscript printer such as the GE Color Printer available as an option.
• Image measurement features provided within Exam Rx:
- Box ROI ImageWorks
- Ellipse ROI
ImageWorks software is designed to take advantage of the
- Trace ROI BrightSpeed Elite Select CT Scanner’s computer and image processor.
- Measure Distance This desktop environment includes image management and
- Measure Angle networking.
- Grid On/Off Because some of the image analysis and display features of
- Hide Graphics ImageWorks replicate those in Exam Rx, the next section describes only
- Erase features that are incremental or significantly different.
- Screen Save
- MIROI (Multiple Image ROI) Image Analysis
- Report Pixels
• Multi-Projection Volume Reconstruction (MPVR): Quick and easy
Display Preferences way to generate volumetric images for CT angiography without
thresholding data or removing unwanted anatomy. An entire
• Display settings available to tailor the overall display (settings apply volume is used to generate images in any plane, creating real-time
to all images in all exams): frames of reference at the same time;
- Annotation Levels • Clinical utility is extended via two additional modes:
- Inverse Video - MIPS - enhances contrast and improves visualization of
- Next/Prior Each View Port calcifications
- Next/Prior Series Binding - Average - generates 2D radiographic images;
- Continuous Report Cursor

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• Multi-planar Reformation (MPR): Provides real-time assessment of • Groupings allow application of window/level values,
anatomy in offaxis planes. Sagittal, coronal, oblique and curved magnification/minification, image scroll or flip and rotate to a user-
planar reformations available; defined image set.

• Batch reformatting can also be defined and executed for later • Save State stores user-selected image orientation and window/level
with each data set.
viewing if desired;
• Window/Level values may be:
• Image Addition and Subtraction: Includes image addition of more - Preset to provide six on-screen instant window/level settings
than two images at a time.
- Set independently for up to 16 images on the screen
- User-modified in discrete or variable steps
Volume Viewer* - Adjusted real-time on-image by holding down the middle mouse
button and moving the mouse
Volume Viewer is an innovative and powerfull suite of
productivity enhanvers (Volume Rendering, Volume Analysis • Cine mode provides paging in up to 4 view ports of up to 128
and Navigator) that includes : previously-stored CT or MR images at full selected display frame rate.
For more than 128 images, display frame rate may be reduced.
• Dynamic Volume Review™ for Fast Screening
• Cine mode also provides temporal, spatial or manual playback loops.
• Curved Volume Of Interest
• Text Page
• Protocol Management and Loading
• Review Layout Presets Image Annotation
• Multiple VR Objects Merge
• Image annotation and cursor are shadowed to permit ease in
• Pseudo Surface Shading Mode reading.
• Predefined Cut Planes • Large Font configuration doubles the size of the Patient Name,
• Volume Rendered Navigator views Patient ID and Accession Number for image display and filming.
• VR Preset save/recall
• 3D Rendered Lumen View
• Automatic Path Tracking
Image Management
• Path Bridging (in case of occlusions) • Images may be stored and retrieved via Magnetic Optical Drive
(MOD*) media using DICOM 3.0 format. This allows interchange with
• SmartCursor™ for Easy Navigation other imaging systems supporting DICOM 3.0 MOD media. Not all
• Synchronized Reformatted Views vendors implementation of DICOM 3.0 are identical, so please check
with the manufacturer for compatibility.
• Cut visualization mode
Off-line retrieval of all image files. Images may be viewed as soon as
they are restored from MOD*.

Advanced Vessel Analysis* Image Networking

Advanced Vessel Analysis is the ultimate tool to assess and
quantify vascular structures, including stenosis analysis, stent
Exams can be selected and moved between the BrightSpeed
planning procedures, post stenting or vascular surgery follow-up.
Elite Select CT Scanner System and any imaging system
• protocol driven tools to perform quick, flexible and accurate supporting the DICOM 3.0 protocol for network send, receive
quantitative analysis of vascular anatomy and pull/query (also depends on capability on imaging system
side). GE systems that support this interoperability include CT
• provides maximum, minimum and mean intraluminal diameter LightSpeed, BrightSpeed, HiSpeed CT/i, X/i, NX/i, QX/i, MR
measurements Signa LX, and Advantage Workstation 3.x or later.
• provides cross-sectional areas of true orthogonal sections of the
aortoiliac systems at selected anatomical points Image transfer time using DICOM 3.0 protocols is approximately
0.1 second per 512 image on giga-bit Ethernet.
• clinical benefits include: stenosis sizing, pre- and post- surgical
assessment, stent planning Network History Log with sort and search capabilities for image
transfer confirmation.
• Measurements in % stenosis or mm of stenosis, and measurement of
length and dimension of stenosis.

Computer Based Training

Image Display
• Magnifying Glass allows quick 2X mag window that can be moved The BrightSpeed Elite Select provides an on-screen, on-line
over an image. operator manual via a multi-media CD-ROM player integrated into
the operator’s console. Learning Solutions is also viewable on a
• Image Scroll moves an image within its’ own window. stand-alone PC providing flexibility and productivity for on-demand
learning of system operation.

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Visual readout is easy to read from the table side or from the operator
Industry Standards console.
• The BrightSpeed Elite Select CT Scanner System complies with a wide
Gantry tilt controls are located on the side of the gantry.
variety of industry standards to facilitate more rapid adoption of
features and performance improvements as the computing and
medical imaging industry evolves. Table
• Single table, cantilever design with wide height range
DICOM Conformance Standards • Vertical Range: 44.1 cm to 99.1 cm
• Vertical Scannable Range: 77.7 cm to 99.1cm
• DICOM 3.0 Storage Service Class • Horizontal Range: Up to 162cm
• Service Class User (SCU) for image send • Horizontal Scannable Range: Up to 134.6cm ,126cm (helical &
• Service Class Provider (SCP) for image receive Scout ) at 140mm below ISO center with 300m extender
• Table automatically re-centers on scan plane with changes in
• DICOM 3.0 Query/Retrieve Service Class vertical position (after setting internal landmark with alignment
• DICOM 3.0 MOD Media Service Class on 1.2- and 2.3-GB MOD media* lights on)
• DICOM 3.0 Storage Commitment Class Push • Table Load Capacity:
• DICOM 3.0 Modality Worklist (including Performed Procedure Step) • 205 kg(450Ib) with +/- 0.5 mm of position repeatability
*(through ConnectPro option) • Controls on gantry for elevation and cradle incrementation. Foot
• DICOM 3.0 Print pedals on both sides of table for elevation. Cradle position controlled
from OC for prescribed scans.
• DICOM Gray Scale Presentation state for image presentation
• IV Pole* integrated at the foot-end of the table helps prevent IV lines
from becoming crossed and tangled, and helps ensure that the lines
• DICOM Structured Dose Report stay securely in place on the patient.

HIPPA
Password protected User login and Authentification
•
X-Ray Tube
• Image annonimization tool
Solarix 350 Tube Unit. Design optimized for exams requiring a large
Product Network Filters restricts access to scanner system by IP
number of scans with less tube cooling.
address, services type ( IE ftp, telnet) and DICOM port number.
User configurable. • Heat Storage Capacity: 3.5 MHU
-
•
-
Filming Protocol • Dual Focal Spots:
• Small Focal Spot:
• 3M-952 Standard
0.9mm (W) x 0.62mm(L) ( Traditional methodology)
0.8mm(W) x 0.5mm(L) Nominal Focal Spot Size ( IEC
System Components 60336:2005)
Loading factors 120kv 125mA
Gantry • Large Focal Spot:
1.2mm(W) x1.2mm (L) ( Traditional methodology)
Advanced slip ring design continuously rotates generator, tube, 1.1mm(W) x 1.0mm(L) Nominal Focal Spot Size ( IEC
detector and data acquisition system around the patient. 60336:2005)
• Aperture: 70 cm
Loading factors 120kv 250 mA
• Tilt: ± 30°
• Tilt Speed: 1°/sec.
• Maximum SFOV: 50cm • Maximum Power: 42 kW
• Rotational Speeds: 360° in 0.8,1.0,1.5, 2.0,3.0,4.0sec.
• Fan Angle 56.8º minimum
• Remote Tilt from Operator’s Console.
• Integrated breathing lights and countdown timer. .
Scan plane toward front of gantry for improved positioning access.
A more streamlined gantry shroud, bilateral table/gantry controls High Voltage Generation
and gantry display maximize maneuverability while working next to • High-frequency on-board generator. Continuous operation during
the gantry. scans.
Laser Alignment Lights: • 42 kW output power.
• Define both internal and external scan planes to ± 1 mm • kVp: 80, 100,120, 140
accuracy.
• Operate over full range of gantry tilt; activated any time during • mA: 10 to 260 / 350**mA, 5mA increments with 120 kV
exam (with tube stationary).
• Coronal light remains perpendicular to axial light as gantry tilts. Maximum mA for each KVp selection

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• Custom-designed special purpose CT Image Generator (Back

Projection hardware) *
KVp Max mA
• Intel Hyper-threading Technology.
80 260/350**
100 260/350** • 32-bit floating point data format
120 260/350** • 2GB DDR226 ECC Dual Channel Memory Standard (4.2 GB/sec).
140 220/300**

HiLight Matrix Detector Software Architecture

• 21,888 individual elements composed by: 8 rows of 1.25 mm
• Software architecture based on industry standards and client-server
thickness and 16 rows of 0.625 mm thickness, each containing
design
888 active patient elements; 24 reference elements.

• Quarter-Quarter offset doubles the effective detector number. Peripherals

- 1,776 imaging detection channels per detector row
Total of 584 GB system:
• Main system (host) disk drive:
- High Performance Drive
- 146 GB, 3.5 inch form factor
- 15,000 RPM
- SAS interface
- Assigned to applications software and image files
• system disk drives (Image Disk)
- High Performance Drive
- 146 GB, 3.5 inch form factor each.
- 15,000 RPM
- SAS interface
Data Acquisition System - Assigned to image files only
- 250,000 uncompressed 512 images
• Resulting of 4 years of development, the Global Data Acquisition
• 2Scan data disk drive:
System (VolaraTM) integrated circuit (IC) is a 64-channel charge-
to-digital converter (C/D). Each channel accepts detector photo- - High Performance Drive
current as input, integrates the current for a CT-view period, and - 146 GB, 3.5 inch form factor
outputs a 30-bit mixed-radix representation (channel fold counts) - SAS interface
of the integrated charge. The result is very linear C/D conversion - Scan data up to 2400 scan rotations at 16 slice mode or up to
with constant charge resolution and wide dynamic range. 1500 scan files
• MOD driver*
- Magnetic Optical Disk Drive
Scan/Control Unit - Erasable, rewritable media
Located in base of Operator Console. - 2.3 GB 5.25 inch form factor
- Assigned to DICOM 3.0 format image file.
- Stores 4,700 lossless JPEG compressed 512 image files per side
Host Computer
- Off-line retrieval of image. Images may be viewed as soon as
•Intel 5345 DUAL 2.33 GHz Quad Core Xeon Processors they are restored from MOD
w/8MB, shared L2 Cache & 1333Mhz Dual FSB • Standard DVD-R / CD-R:
• 8GB DDR2-667 ECC memory, 4 x 2GB Quad Channel - 4.7 GB for DVD-R /650MB for CD-R
- Store up to 7168/1200 uncompressed images.
• Memory throughput at 5.3GB/sec.
• 2 x Color monitors:
- LCD Color Monitor
- 19 inch diagonal width
Image Processor - 1280 x 1024 dot resolution
• Nvidia QuadroFX 1400 with 256MB 256-bit DDR Memory • Scan control keyboard (English language) assembly with intercom
speaker, microphone and volume controls.
• Graphics Memory Bandwidth 40GB/sec
• Global modem* to allow InSite connectivity
• PCI express interface
• 3-Button Mouse
Image Reconstruction Engine(GRE)* • 3-Button Trackball*

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Image Networking • Coronal Head Holder

• 3D Neuro filter
• Standard auto-configuring 100BaseT/10BaseT Ethernet (UTP
connection). • Xtream injector/Enhanced Xtream Injector
• Supports gigabit ethernet capability. • Gantry Rear Raceway
• Direct network connection; multi-suite ethernet card not required for • 350mA Power Max
gateway out of suite
• Dicom MOD driver
• Protocols supported:
• Rear side Gantry Control
- DICOM 3.0 network send (one IP address at a time) and receive,
pull/query, and storage commitment push; • Exam Split FX
- InSite point-to-point; • UPS
- TCP/IP (for system administration) • Barcode Reader

Compatible Options
• A DICOM Print Interface is standard on the system Siting Requirements.
• Chinese UIF & Keyboard
• English UIF &Keyboard
Recommended Suite Size
• French UIF & Keyboard Recommended Suite Size
• German UIF& Keyboard Exam Room w/o Limited access option:
• Scandinavian UIF & Keyboard
Minimum Size
• Asian Keyboard
3. 91m x 5.87 m (12’ 10”x 19` 3")
• Danish UIF & Keyboard
Recommended Size:
• Dutch UIF & Keyboard
3.96 m x 6.30 m (13’ x 20 ’ 8”).
• Italian UIF & Keyboard
Exam Room w/ Limited access option:
• Norwegian UIF & Keyboard
Minimum Size
• Spanish UIF & Keyboard
3.31 m x 5.92 m (10'10" x 19'5")
• Swedish UIF & Keyboard
• Portuguese, Euro UIF & Keyboard Control Room:

• Portuguese, Braz UIF & Keyboard single piece desktop table:

0•Euro Misc Keyboard 2.74 m x 3.91 m (9’ x 12’10”)
1•Finnish UIF side-by-side desktop table.
• •Japanese UIF
3.86 m x 2.49 m (12’8” x 8’2”)
• Short Cable
• Long Cable Equipment Room: Not required. Power Distribution Unit heat and
noise output under all operating conditions with all available options is
• BrightBox trackball low enough to allow inclusion in the patient scanning suite with the
• Single-piece desktop kit table and gantry.
• Side-by-side desktop kit Actual final room size determined by siting
• Table Convenience Kit (IV Pole, Table Tray and other accessories)
• ConnectPro HIS/RIS Interface with Performed Procedure Step (PPS) Temperature and Humidity
• Volume Viewer (including Virtual Endoscopy, 3D, Volume Rendering)
• CTC Pro Exam and Control Rooms: 60°-75°F (15°-26°C) at 30%-60% relative
humidity (non-condensing).
• DentaScan
• SmartScore Equipment Room: If a separate equipment room is used to house the
PDU, the allowable temperature range is 60°-84°F (15°-29°C) at 30%-
• ECG Trace on OC 60% relative humidity (non-condensing).
• CT Perfusion Neuro Package for Operator Console
Temperature Rate of Change: 3°C/hour max.
• CT Perfusion Multi-Organ for Operator Console
Relative Humidity Rate of Change: 5% RH/hour max.
• SmartStep (CT Interventional kit)
• SmartViewTM Fluoro
• AutoBone for CT Operator Console
• Advanced Vessel Analysis

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Power Requirements OperatorConsole 1240mm 705mm 680-810mm 160kg(W/O

monitor, 1 IG)
w/o single-piece
The only facility input to the system is 200 to 240 V and 380 to 480 V desktop
nominal, 3 phase Delta or Wye, 50/60 Hz, 50kVA / 75kVA** service, 20
kVA average power; main disconnect to be located within 5 feet (1.5 m) Side-by-side desktop1295mm 660mm 686mm****- 39kg
1092mm
of the PDU. The facility must also provide a protective disconnect
device with low voltage, low energy local and multi-point remote
o ***ELEC, up limit
capability, in the line feeders to the PDU.
o ****Excluding monitor arm
Complete, detailed specifications of all power requirements are
available upon request. For most installations, the BrightSpeed Elite
Select CT Scanner System does not require any power conditioning
equipment to be used in conjunction with the PDU. Regulators are not
Warranty
recommended for use with this system. For those sites with known The published Company warranty in effect on the date of shipment
large power line transients, a suppresser filter for the system computer shall apply. The Company reserves the right to make changes.
and peripherals may be useful. In general, suppresser filters are not
recommended. All specifications are subject to change.

Regulatory Compliance
Cooling Requirements
This product is designed to comply with applicable standards under the
The cooling requirements do not include cooling for the room lighting, Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.
personnel or non-CT equipment present. Cooling requirements are
listed by subsystem to allow planning for each room of the CT suite. Laser alignment devices contained within this product are
appropriately labeled according to the requirements of the Center for
Cooling requirements are given for minimum, recommended and Devices and Radiological Health.
growth allowance scenarios.
• The minimum cooling figures assume patient throughput of 3
patients per hour and 75 scan rotations per patient.
• The recommended cooling requirements assume patient throughput
limited by the tube cooling algorithm.
• The suite cooling can be sized for future developments by using the
growth allowance figures. This cooling will accommodate more
patients per hour and/or potential future system enhancements.
This product is a CE-compliant device which satisfies regulations
regarding Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electro-Magnetic
Interference (EMI), pursuant to IEC-60601-1-2.
Minimum Allowance
Subsystem Watts BTU/hr
Gantry 5500 18766***
Table 200 682
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Operator Console 2400 8189

Recommended cooling values should not be used for calculating

system input power requirements.

*** Recommended Allowance: 7,200/24,566

Growth Allowance: 9,825/33,520

System Components Dimension

Width+/- Depth+/-10% Height+/-10% Weight+/-10%
10%
Gantry 2040 mm 1018 mm 1930 mm 1770 kg
Table 650 mm 2347mm*** 1043 mm 320 kg
Power 700 mm 550 mm 1062 mm 350 kg
Distribution
Unit
Operator 1240 1135-1235 680-885mm 195kg(W/O
Console with mm mm monitor, 1 IG)
single-piece
desktop

* Option for BrightSpeed Elite Select & BrightSpeed Elite Select Standard
**Option for BrightSpeed Elite Select Standard only

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