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Installation guide for SIERRA plus film digitizers Single film feeder Multi-film feeder VIDAR Film Digitizer Installation Guide
2 VIDAR Part Number 15247-001 Rev. A January, 2002 © Copyright 2002 by VIDAR Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of VIDAR Systems Corporation.
3 Contents Unpacking............................................................................................................5 1. Look for damage. .............................................................................. 5 What’s inside the carton? ................................................................. 5 2. Unpack the shipping carton. ............................................................. 6 3. Identify the parts. ....................................................................
4 7. Install the exit tray. .......................................................................... 42 8. Install the feed tray.......................................................................... 43 9. Connect the power cord to the power supply. ................................ 45 Installing SCSI hardware ..................................................................................46 1. Unpack the SCSI accessory box. ................................................... 46 2.
5 Unpacking the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer In this chapter, you will: Unpack and inspect the digitizer’s parts. Identify the digitizer’s parts. 1. Look for damage. Before unpacking the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer, examine the shipping carton for damage. If the carton is damaged: Notify the shipper immediately. Take photographs of the damage. Notify VIDAR Medical Support at 1 (800) 471-SCAN. Send pictures and description of damage to medtech@vidar.com.
Unpacking the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 6 2. Unpack the shipping carton. IMPORTANT: Save the outer carton, inner carton, cardboard separators, foam supports, plastic bag and cardboard shutterlock. If you need to ship the digitizer later, you should repack it in the original materials by reversing the procedure described here. a. Remove the inner carton from the shipping (outer) carton. Open the inner carton. b. Remove the documentation, power cable and SCSI cable. Loosen—DO NOT CUT— the tie-wraps.
Unpacking the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 7 e. Remove the mounting bracket by lifting it straight up. f. Remove the cardboard lower separator. g. Remove the exit tray.
Unpacking the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 8 h. Lift both foam supports—with the items they are supporting—up and out of the shipping carton, then stand everything on one support. i. Remove the plastic bag surrounding the foam supports. j. Hold the feed tray (the smaller of the two items between the foam supports) while removing the upper foam support.
Unpacking the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 9 k. Remove the feed tray and place it securely on a horizontal surface. Then remove the film digitizer and place it securely on a horizontal surface.
Unpacking the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 10 3. Identify the parts. Check carefully to ensure you received the items listed below. Standard items Description (Note: items are not shown to same scale.
Unpacking the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer Description 11 (Note: items are not shown to same scale.) Exit tray Two leg tubes “U” tube Power Supply Electrical power cord; either U.S.
Unpacking the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer Description 12 (Note: items are not shown to same scale.
Unpacking the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 13 4. Remove the shutter lock. Remove the cardboard shutter lock from the film digitizer. Note: The shutter lock keeps the shutter in place to prevent damage during shipping. Keep the shutter lock in case the digitizer must be shipped later. For shipping, insert the shutter lock as shown in the cross section diagram below.
Unpacking the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 14 5. If anything is missing... Immediately contact your VIDAR supplier or send e-mail to medtech@vidar.com. 6. Activate your product warranty. Complete the warranty information/customer survey form at the back of this manual and mail it to VIDAR Systems Corp. If your digitizer needs service, this information should be on file at VIDAR.
15 Configuring SCSI settings for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer In this chapter, you will: Set the digitizer’s SCSI ID number. If necessary, activate the digitizer’s SCSI termination. Record important information about the digitizer. 1. Set the digitizer’s SCSI ID A computer equipped with a SCSI bus can communicate with multiple SCSI devices (for example: a film digitizer, a scanner and a disk drive).
Configuring SCSI settings for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 16 CAUTION: The digitizer and computer MUST be turned OFF before changing the SCSI ID. To set the digitizer’s SCSI ID: a. Locate the switch adjusting tool. b. Lay the digitizer on its back, with its bottom surface toward you. c. Locate the SCSI ID switch. Bottom of digitizer SCSI ID switch d. Use the tool’s flat tip to rotate the SCSI ID switch to the desired SCSI ID number.
Configuring SCSI settings for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 17 2. Set the digitizer’s SCSI termination. The SIERRA™ plus is configured to be placed at the end of the SCSI chain. The SCSI termination switch is preset at the factory to the on position (termination activated). Note: VIDAR recommends that the Adaptec 2930CU SCSI controller be used only for the digitizer. Do not connect internal or external disk drives to the SCSI controller.
Configuring SCSI settings for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 18 To change the digitizer’s SCSI termination: Note: The SCSI termination switch is preset at the factory for internal termination on. a. Lay the digitizer on its back, with its bottom surface toward you. b. Locate the SCSI termination switch on the bottom of the digitizer. c. Verify that Switch 1 is in the position shown at the top right. (Switch 2 has no function.
Configuring SCSI settings for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 19 3. Record important information. STOP Note: You must record this information now. After you mount the digitizer, it will be difficult to see the SCSI switches. a. Locate the “Warranty information and customer survey” form at the back of this manual. b. In the “System configuration” section, under “Hardware,” find the “Digitizer” section. c. In the “Digitizer” section, record this information: Digitizer serial number. SCSI ID.
20 Table-top stand for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer The table-top stand is for use in situations where the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer cannot be mounted on a wall. The stand was designed to be placed on a table, desk or countertop up to 36" (91cm) high. SAFETY WARNING Never place the SIERRA™ plus with table-top stand on the floor. In brief, to assemble the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer with the table-top stand you will: Assemble the stand and mounting bracket.
Table-top stand for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 21 Dimensions with table-top stand Dimensions are in inches (dimensions in parentheses are in centimeters) VIDAR Film Digitizer Installation Guide
Table-top stand for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 22 1. Assemble the stand and mounting bracket. a. Assemble the legs and “U” tube as shown below. CAUTION: Pinch point. b. Attach the mounting bracket to the legs as shown below. Slide mounting bracket into place between legs, then secure with four captive thumbscrews Note: Tighten by hand only.
Table-top stand for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 23 2. Mount the digitizer. a. Locate the four mounting slots on the back of the digitizer. These slots match the four tabs on the mounting bracket. b. Position the digitizer so its front is facing you (VIDAR logo is visible). c. Grasp the digitizer by its sides. d. Slide the digitizer’s upper mounting slots over the upper tabs on the mounting bracket (as shown at right). Ensure that the slots drop into the notches in the tabs.
Table-top stand for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 24 e. Rotate the bottom of the digitizer toward the mounting bracket, so the bottom mounting slots slide over the bottom tabs on the mounting bracket (as shown at right).
Table-top stand for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 25 3. Place the digitizer in its working location. a. Select a working location for the film digitizer. Consider the following points when selecting a suitable location: The digitizer can only be used on a desk, countertop or other physically stable surface not more than 36" (91cm) high. SAFETY WARNING The digitizer must be placed on mechanically secure horizontal surface, such as a desk or countertop not more than 36" (91cm) high.
Table-top stand for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 26 4. Connect the power cable. a. Locate the power supply. Identify the power cable (permanently attached to the power supply) and the power connector at its end. To SIERRA plus WARNING: Do not connect the AC power cord at this time. b. Plug the end of the power cable into the jack near the right end of the digitizer (as shown below). IMPORTANT: Never force the power connector.
Table-top stand for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 27 5. Connect the SCSI cable. Note: Before connecting the SCSI cable, be certain that the SCSI cable isn’t connected to anything else and the digitizer power supply is unplugged from the wall. WARNING: Inspect the pins! If the SCSI connector has bent pins, it will damage the SCSI port in the digitizer. Do not attempt to straighten bent pins. Discard any SCSI cable with bent pins and replace it with a new cable. a. Locate the SCSI cable. b.
Table-top stand for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 28 6. Install the exit tray. a. Position the exit tray below the digitizer, outside the mounting bracket. Rest the bottom end of the exit tray on the outside of the “U” tube. Secure the exit tray using the two captive thumbscrews (one on each side). Secure exit tray with two captive thumbscrews (one on each side) Rest bottom of exit tray on "U" tube as shown in this side view Note: Tighten by hand only. b.
Table-top stand for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 29 7. Install the feed tray. a. Position the feed tray on the digitizer as shown below. Single film feed tray Multi-film feed tray b. Secure the feed tray to the digitizer using the two captive thumbscrews on the top of the digitizer (behind the feed tray).
Table-top stand for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 30 c. If you are installing a multi-film feed tray (having a perforated area and several rollers on the front), then install the multi-film feed tray cable as shown below: Insert one end of the cable into the socket in the feed tray. Insert the other end of the cable into the socket on the digitizer. Tip: Gently rotate each plug until its key mates with the socket.
Table-top stand for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 31 8. Connect the power cord to the power supply. a. Attach the female end of the electrical power cord to the power supply. Power supply Power cord To digitizer Note: Do not plug the power cord into an electrical outlet at this time. b. Move the power supply, power cable and electrical cord against the wall, out of the way of traffic.
32 Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer In brief, to mount the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer you will: Select appropriate wall space for the digitizer and determine the best height. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall. Install the digitizer on the mounting bracket. Attach SCSI and power cables. Install the exit tray. Details are provided in this chapter. Before you start... Be sure you have already set the SCSI ID and SCSI termination switches (see previous chapter).
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 33 1. Select proper wall space. SAFETY WARNING Attach the digitizer-mounting bracket to a permanent wall. Do not attach the mounting bracket to a temporary wall, unsecured wall or wall divider. Consider the following points when selecting a location for the digitizer: The digitizer requires a space that is at least: 46 inches (116.8cm) high. 24 inches (61.0cm) wide. 11 inches (27.9cm) deep.
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 34 Space required for mounting SIERRA plus on wall VIDAR Film Digitizer Installation Guide
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 35 2. Determine best mounting bracket height. Mounting bracket Top hole in mounting bracket to floor The digitizer should be mounted at a height that supports efficient working.
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 36 Dimensions for wall-mounted digitizer Dimensions are in inches (dimensions in parentheses are in centimeters) VIDAR Film Digitizer Installation Guide
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 37 3. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall. WARNING Only a qualified building maintenance technician can attach the mounting bracket to a wall. Wall mounting of the digitizer must meet all applicable building codes. Wall mounting requires the use of four wall anchors (supplied by the customer), each of which must be rated for at least 30 pound load capacity. VIDAR Systems Corp.
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 38 4. Mount the digitizer. a. Locate the four mounting slots on the back of the digitizer. These slots match the four tabs on the mounting bracket. b. Position the digitizer so its front is facing you (VIDAR logo is visible). c. Grasp the digitizer by its sides. d. Slide the digitizer’s upper mounting slots over the upper tabs on the mounting bracket (as shown at right). Ensure that the slots drop into the notches in the tabs. Hook top slots over top tabs...
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 39 e. Rotate the bottom of the digitizer toward the mounting bracket, so the bottom mounting slots slide over the bottom tabs on the mounting bracket (as shown at right).
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 40 5. Connect the power cable. a. Locate the power supply. Identify the power cable (permanently attached to the power supply) and the power connector at its end. To SIERRA WARNING: Do not connect the AC power cord at this time. b. Plug the end of the power cable into the jack near the right end of the digitizer (as shown below). IMPORTANT: Never force the power connector.
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 41 6. Connect the SCSI cable. Note: Before connecting the SCSI cable, be certain that the SCSI cable isn’t connected to anything else and the digitizer power supply is unplugged from the wall. WARNING: Inspect the pins! If the SCSI connector has bent pins, it will damage the SCSI port in the digitizer. Do not attempt to straighten bent pins. Discard any SCSI cable with bent pins and replace it with a new cable. a. Locate the SCSI cable. b.
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 42 7. Install the exit tray. a. Position the exit tray below the digitizer, outside the mounting bracket. Rubber feet at the back of the exit tray will rest against the wall. b. Secure the exit tray using the two captive thumbscrews (one on each side). Secure exit tray with two captive thumbscrews (one on each side) Note: Tighten by hand only.
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 43 8. Install the feed tray. a. Position the feed tray on the digitizer as shown below. Single film feed tray Multi-film feed tray b. Secure the feed tray to the digitizer using the two captive thumbscrews on the top of the digitizer (behind the feed tray).
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 44 c. If you are installing a multi-film feed tray (having a perforated area and several rollers on the front), then install the multi-film feed tray cable as shown below: Insert one end of the cable into the socket in the feed tray. Insert the other end of the cable into the socket on the digitizer. Tip: Gently rotate each plug until its key mates with the socket.
Wall mounting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 45 9. Connect the power cord to the power supply. a. Attach the female end of the electrical power cord to the power supply. Power supply Power cord To digitizer Note: Do not plug the power cord into an electrical outlet at this time. b. Move the power supply, power cable and electrical cord against the wall, out of the way of traffic.
46 Installing SCSI hardware for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer This chapter shows you how to install the SCSI interface card in your computer. You will install the SCSI software the next chapter. 1. Unpack the SCSI accessory box. Open the Adaptec™ SCSI accessories box and identify the following components: Description Adaptec™ SCSI Card 2930U (CAUTION: Leave the card in its anti-static package until just before it is installed.
Installing SCSI hardware for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 47 Warning Before you begin the installation procedure, turn off all power to the computer and peripherals. Connecting the SCSI cable with the power on can cause serious damage to the unit or your computer. Précaution Avant de commencer la connexion, assurez vous que votre ordinateur soit bien éteint. Toute connexion du cable SCSI et courant, pourrait gravement endommager votre numériseur ou ordinateur.
Installing SCSI hardware for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 48 2. Install the SCSI card. a. Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the computer’s power cord from the electrical outlet. b. Remove the cover from the computer. (Refer to the computer’s manual for instructions on removing the cover.) Tip: If the computer is a tower model, it’s easier to install the SCSI card when the tower is laid on its side. c. Locate an unused PCI expansion slot (PCI connectors are typically white or ivory).
Installing SCSI hardware for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 49 f. Insert the SCSI Card 2930U into the PCI expansion slot. Press down firmly until the SCSI card clicks into place. These slightly tilted cards are incorrectly seated in the slot When properly seated, the gold fingers along the bottom of the card should hardly show g. Secure the SCSI card with the expansion slot screw you removed in step 2c. h. Replace the cover on the computer. i.
50 Installing SCSI software for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer So far, you have installed the SCSI hardware in your computer and assembled the film digitizer. This chapter covers the final installation phase: installing SCSI software on your computer. The steps you follow for SCSI software installation depend on the operating system resident on your computer. Instructions are provided for: Windows 2000. Windows 98. Windows 95. Windows NT 4.0.
Installing SCSI software for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 51 Apply power: digitizer first, then PC 1. Ensure the PC is turned off. Note: Always apply power to the digitizer before turning on the computer. This enables the computer to recognize the digitizer. 2. Connect the digitizer’s electrical power cord (connected to the power supply) to an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the digitizer. The on/off switch is located behind the upper right corner. 4.
Installing SCSI software for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 52 Computers with Windows 2000 Note: Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 must be installed. Computers without Service Pack 1 will not be supported. 1. When the computer boots up, it will detect the SCSI Adapter. Quickly hit to access the SCSI Utility. 2. Follow the instructions in “Using the SCSI Utility,” later in this chapter, to edit the BIOS settings. Return here after rebooting. 3.
Installing SCSI software for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 53 6. Check the version numbers for display card’s the video drivers. The drivers should be the latest versions, otherwise image quality may be degraded. Tip: To determine whether poor image quality is caused by outdated video drivers, view an image on this PC and view the same image on a PC that is not running Windows 2000.
Installing SCSI software for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 54 Computers with Windows 98 1. After the computer boots, the Add New Hardware wizard appears. 2. Click Next. 3. Click Next. Activate Search for best driver for your device. 4. Insert the Adaptec Driver Installer diskette into the diskette drive. 5. When prompted to specify a location, type a:\, then click Next. 6. Click Next. Windows will now select the best driver for the device. 7. Click Finish. 8.
Installing SCSI software for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 55 Computers with Windows 95 Windows 95 has two versions. Use the corresponding steps below. If the “New Hardware Found” window appears... 1. Select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer. 2. Insert the Adaptec Driver Installer diskette into the diskette drive. 3. In the Install from Disk window, type a:\win95. Windows will install the required driver. 4. After the installation is finished, remove the diskette. 5.
Installing SCSI software for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 56 Computers with Windows NT 4.0 Note: Windows NT Service Pack 6 is recommended. 1. Start Windows NT 4.0. 2. Click the Start button, click Settings, then click Control Panel. 3. In the Control Panel window, double-click SCSI Adapters. 4. In the SCSI Adapters window, click the Drivers tab. 5. In the Drivers tab, click Add. 6. In the Install Driver window, click Have Disk. 7. Insert the Adaptec Driver Installer diskette into the diskette drive.
Installing SCSI software for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 57 Using the SCSI Utility 1. Reboot the computer. 2. When the computer boots up, it will detect the SCSI Adapter. Quickly hit to access the SCSI Utility. 3. In the Options menu (see above), select the SCSI Disk Utilities option.
Installing SCSI software for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 58 The card should be recognized on ID#7 and the scanner on the ID you set earlier. Press to exit. 4. Back at the Options menu, select the Configure/View Host Adapter Settings option (see above). Under Additional Options, select SCSI Device Configuration (see above). Press .
Installing SCSI software for the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 59 5. You will see SCSI Device ID #s 0 to 7. Initiate Sync Negotiation will be set to Yes or No. Set them all to No. Press to exit. 6. Select Advanced Configuration Options (see below) and press . Select Host Adapter Bios. Set to Disabled. 7. Press , then SAVE SETTINGS, then REBOOT.
60 Operating the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer Apply power—then leave on continuously If the film digitizer is already on and ready to scan (LED on the front of the digitizer is green), then skip this section. 1. Ensure the PC is turned off. Note: Always apply power to the digitizer before turning on the computer. This enables the computer to recognize the digitizer. 2. Turn on the digitizer (the switch is located behind the upper right corner of the digitizer body).
Operating the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 61 3. Observe the LED on the front of the digitizer: the LED should flash yellow for several minutes. This indicates the digitizer is performing internal tests and calibration. 4. When the LED stops flashing and remains green, turn on the PC. The digitizer is now ready to scan films. Note: Normally, do not turn off the digitizer. Leave it on continuously. Turn the PC on and off as needed.
Operating the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 62 About films The SIERRA™ plus handles standard radiograph films up to 14" x 17" (35.5cm x 43cm). With multi-film SIERRAs, you can feed multiple films (up to 10), and you can mix film sizes ranging from 8" x 10" (20.5cm x 24.5cm) to 14" x 17" (35.5cm x 43cm) in one stack—as long as you follow the rules below. IMPORTANT: Remove stickers, tape, staples, paper clips, etc. from films before scanning. These may cause serious film feeding problems.
Operating the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 63 Loading a single film 1. Ensure the LED on the front of the digitizer is solid green. 2. Hold the film in front of you as you would view it on a light box. Note: If you load the film incorrectly, the digitized image may be flipped or rotated. 3. Place the film into the slot BEHIND the blue area. The blue area is defined by a lip and a groove on the top edge of the digitizer where the feeder is attached.
Operating the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 64 4. Using your scanning software, execute the Scan command. The LED will flash green rapidly, indicating the scan is in progress. When the scan is complete, the LED will return to solid green. Note: After the scan, the film may or may not be ejected—your scanning software determines what happens. If the software’s Auto Eject function is activated, the film will drop into the exit tray.
Operating the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 65 Loading multiple films The SIERRA™ plus can accept up to 10 films of mixed sizes. CAUTION: Do not load more than 10 films at one time. 1. Ensure the LED on the front of the digitizer is solid green. 2. Hold the film stack in front of you as you would view the films on a light box. Films at the back of the stack are digitized first. 3. Align the left edge of the film stack with the film guide on the left edge of the feeder. 4.
Operating the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 66 Note: When a film has been staged, it is in the digitizer’s light path. The ADC (Automatic Digitizer Calibration) feature requires that the light path be clear of the film for proper background calibration of the digitizer. The digitizer will automatically adjust the film’s position to properly proceed with ADC.
67 Troubleshooting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer WARNING Do not open or disassemble the film digitizer. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repairs can only be performed by qualified service personnel. If service is required, contact your authorized VIDAR representative or VIDAR Systems Corp. Normal operation LED indication Condition Flashing yellow You must wait Flashing red Contact medtech@vidar.
Troubleshooting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 68 In case of difficulty How to use this section: 1. Look through the left columns to find a description of the problem you are having. 2. Follow the instructions (in order) in the “Corrective action” column. If the one corrective action doesn’t solve the problem, then carry out the next corrective action. 3. When the instruction is “Get qualified technical help,” then: a.
Troubleshooting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 69 Operational problems Symptom Corrective action Film tilts or skews during scanning. 1. Ensure individual films are loaded properly: bottom edge of film parallel to rollers, left edge of film up against digitizer body—as far left as it will go. (Review “Loading a single film” in “Operating” chapter.) 2. (Multi-film feeder only) Ensure multiple films are loaded properly: Insert first film into entrance slot and allow it to stage. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Troubleshooting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 70 Symptom Corrective action Multi-film feed tray won’t feed films. The multi-film feed tray must be connected to the digitizer with the multi-film feed tray cable. The cable is located above the digitizer body, on the left side (when viewed from the front). Ensure the cable is present. Ensure one end of the cable is plugged into the jack on the multi-film feed tray, and the other end is plugged into the digitizer.
Troubleshooting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer Symptom Corrective action Film starts and stops during scanning. 1. Increase memory allocation for scanning software. (Especially if scanning at high resolutions, memory allocation must be sufficient to accept data stream from digitizer.) 71 2. If scanning to disk, ensure sufficient space is available on disk drive. 3. Ensure PC has enough memory available to support scanning application.
Troubleshooting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 72 Turning the digitizer on and off WARNING Do not apply power by plugging the DC power connector into the digitizer while the power supply is live. Do not remove power by unplugging the DC power connector from the digitizer while the power supply is live. Either of these actions could permanently damage the digitizer, the power supply or both. Note: SIERRA was designed to be powered continuously.
Troubleshooting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 73 Cleaning the multi-film feed tray After extensive use, dust or lint particles may build up on the feed roller and idler wheels. Idler wheels Feed roller To remove residue, loop a piece of light adhesive tape (such as Scotch® Magic™ Tape) around your fingers with the adhesive side out, then gently pat the roller and wheels as you turn them.
Troubleshooting the SIERRA™ plus film digitizer 74 Appendix warranty information and customer survey VIDAR Film Digitizer Installation Guide
Warranty information and customer survey for VIDAR film digitizers 460 Spring Park Place Herndon, VA 20170 USA Phone: (703) 471-7070 U Fax: (703) 471-7665 E-mail: medtech@vidar.com Instructions: 1. Cut along dotted line at left. 2. Fill in. 3. Make a copy for your records. 4. E-mail or fax to VIDAR. Warranty information Date ___________________________ System integrator information System integrator administrative contact Name Title Company name Telephone no. E-mail address Fax no.
Product information What product are you registering? (Select only one) VXR-12 Plus DiagnosticPRO SIERRA single-sheet TeleradPRO DiagnosticPRO plus SIERRA multi-sheet SIERRA plus What is the product’s serial number?__________________________________________ Where is this film digitizer installed? (Or where will it be installed?) Hospital Office Clinic Other _________________________________ Why did you purchase this product? (Select all that apply and rate importance) Featur
End user information End user administrative contact Name Title Company name Telephone no. E-mail address Fax no. End user technical contact Name Title Company name Telephone no. E-mail address Fax no.
System configuration If you can’t provide this information or are unsure about how to obtain it, please contact VIDAR’s Medical Support Team at (703) 471-7070 or medtech@vidar.com.
CD-ROM drive Drive letter C D E F Other: C D E F Other: Brand, model IRQ I/O address Driver Speed (read) CD-R/W drive Drive letter Brand, model IRQ I/O address Driver Speed (read, write) Diskette drive Drive letter Brand, model Capacity IRQ I/O address Driver A B Other:
Serial ports Port number Com 1 Com 2 Com 3 Com 4 Other: 2 3 4 Other: IRQ I/O address Active (Y/N) Device on port Driver USB ports and hub Port number 1 IRQ I/O address Active (Y/N) Device or port Driver Hub brand and model: Hub configuration: Parallel ports Port number IRQ I/O address Active (Y/N) Device on port Driver LPT1 LPT2 Other:
Video adapter Brand, model BIOS, revision date Hardware revision Type (AGP, standard) Single or dual IRQ I/O address Memory size Driver Settings Display Brand Model Settings SCSI adapters Brand Model BIOS version H/D revision No.
SCSI devices SCSI ID Device name Active (loaded), Y/N Device driver Cable type Cable length Total cable length for chain Digitizer Serial number Model number Firmware version Hardware version SCSI ID SCSI termination (on/off) Passcode Passcode extension 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Software Operating system Name Version Build date Service pack Patches Settings Scanning software Name Version Build date Service pack Patches Settings DICOM compliant? Scanning parameters Resolution Bit depth Autosize Integration time Line averaging Scan to disk Scan to screen