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BrightSpeed 16 GE Healthcare
(BrightSpeed Elite Select Edition-US naming)

Product Data Sheet -Ver7. May 2007
• Beam Tracking techniques, providing real-time X-ray follow-up,

guarantying that high spatial resolution is
reached with no post-patient collimation
and no dose penalty.
• Dose Report capacity, in conjunction 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
Solarix X-Ray Tube affords to get up to 260
/350** mA and seamless throughput.
The BrightSpeed 16 brings you multi-detector CT capabilities with

maximum convenience in an ultra-compact design. Built with
Innovation in Workflow
LightSpeed VCT inside, the BrightSpeed 16 provides high quality
image across a wide range of applications and allows you to perform Xtream FX suite workflow management, including:
new clinical applications.
• One-touch protocol workflow,
delivering tailored visualization
Ideal Convenience and Improved Comfort mode for exams review, directly
built in the protocols, and
available in "1 click" on the
Ultra compact form: BrightSpeed Select optimize the optimal Operator Console or the Post-
speed, power and resolution needed for all kind of CT routine processing workstation.
applications. Yet it fits in the same space as a single slice for an easier
installation.
• Up to 3fps(6fps*) recon speed
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. • Direct MPR with Auto-Batch feature, affording
automatic real-time direct reconstruction and
transfer of fully corrected multi-planar images,
in any plane.
Innovation in Image Quality and Dose
Optimization
• VolaraTM Digital DAS: Data Acquisition System, with sampling rate

increased of up to 20% and noise reduced • Up to 10fps transfer speed of images, real-time during acquisition, to up
of up to 33%, resulting in outstanding to 4 different destinations.
image quality in signal starved areas
• DVD interchange capability, for archiving of image data into DVD-R
(shoulder, hip, large patient, metal) and soft
meida( 4.7GB)
tissue low contrast (body, neuro, cardiac)
as well as pediatric. • Data Export capability, ensuring the relevant images and reports can be
visualized by the referrals in PC friendly format (MPEG, AVI.)
• Auto Transfer by Series to distribute images where you need them
Extended OptiDose suite, including when you need them.
• "Color Coding for Kids" protocols, providing pediatric scan protocols • Exam Split* allows multi-anatomic exams to be read in separate
based on the Broselow-LutenTM Pediatric System, anatomic sections. This allows specialists to review only those images
designed to facilitate pediatric emergency care and needed for a given requisition
reduce medical errors.
• Gray Scale Presentation State saves display presentation of WW, WL,
flip, rotate, zoom, roam , user annotation and measurements for transfer
to a remote viewing station using DICOM GSPS object.
• New 3D Dose modulation. Before the scan, clinicians can select the • Direct Connect allows remote Advantage Workstation (AW) access to
desired Noise/IQ: CT then tailored automatically the Xtream FX console's thin-slice data, eliminating unnecessary
exposure parameters, patient to patient and real- network traffic and storage duplication. (AW4.3* and later)
time x-y-z during each scan, resulting in up to 30%
dose reduction.
* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

**Option for Lite16 std. only GE Healthcare - America: Milwaukee, USA
GE Healthcare - Asia: Tokyo, Japan ; Beijing, China
GE Healthcare - Europe: Buc, France;; Paris, France
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• 291GB Disk (system, images, scan disks) stores up to 2,400 scan

rotation at 16 slice modeor up to 1,500 scan data files.
• Extensive portfolio of Advanced Clinical Applications* Advanced
Clinical Performance Examples
Vessel Analysis with AutoBone, Neuro, Liver and Body Tumor With the BrightSpeed 16, users can routinely use a 0.8 second scan
Perfusion, CT Colonography with Virtual Dissection and auto- speed in conjunction with high pitch helical up to 1.75:1,affording, for
segmentation capability. the same image quality, to reduce breath-hold, perform better thin-
slice CT angiography exams, use thinner slices for most exams, and
perform longer helical exams without tube cooling delays.
Ease-of-use and quality
Chest I Abdomen I Pelvis
• Continuous improvement, with the exclusive GE Continuum*
Coverage 500 mm
contract.
Rotation 0.8 sec
• Compact system design, Minimum installation in only19.6 m2
(210.3 Mode 16 x 0.625 mm
square feet) for exam room, 9.6 m2 (103.3 square feet) for control
room with side-by-side desktop table. Actual final room size Pitch 1.75:1
determined by siting. mA 260
mAs 208
• 2xLCD monitor 19"inch, standard, for maximum comfort in images
review. Speed 22 mm/s
Scan Time 23.5 seconds
Peripheral Run-Off
• 1400 mm scannable range for full body scans. Coverage 1,400 mm
Note : variable depends on table height Rotation 0.8 sec
• Productivity features designed for the CT Technologist: In- Room Mode 16 x 1.25 mm
Start, Remote Gantry Tilt, Breathing Lights with Pitch 1.75:1
countdown timer, Controls Panel mounted on mA 240
two corners ( four corners *) of the Gantry.
mAs 192
Integrated IV Pole* and Table Tray* at the foot
of the table. Speed 44 mm/s
Scan Time 32 seconds
• 0.35mm isotropic microVoxelTM image resolution

High Resolution Chest
Coverage 200 mm
Rotation 0.8 sec
• Recon algorithms, HyperplaneTM and CrossbeamTM, providing Mode 16 x 0.625 mm
virtually artefact-free images and optimized slice profile at any pitch, Pitch 1.75:1
by solving the technical challenges of cone beam and high pitch mA 260/275**
helical scanning.
mAs 220
Speed 22 mm/s
Scan Time 9 seconds

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The 16 slice helical acquisition modes provide table speeds from

5.625 mm/rotation up to 35 mm per rotation, enabling scan speeds
System Specifications that are up to 12 times faster than 4-slice helical scanners.
Helical
• Continuous 360° scanning with table incrementation and no 8-SLICE HELICAL MODES
interscan delay;
Table Speed (mm/rotation)
• Scans can be acquired with a wide variety of speeds.
Slice Pitch
Thickness
Axial 0.625:1 0.875:1 1.35:1 1.675:1
(mm)
• Up to 16 contiguous axial planes acquired simultaneously with each
360° rotation, with the time between scans set by the user-selected 1.25 6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75
interscan delay (ISD) or intergroup delay (IGD);
6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75
• Scans may be easily clustered in groups to allow multiple scans in a 2.5
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5
single breath hold;
6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75
• Minimum scan-to-scan cycle time of only 1.8 sec with table moves of 3.75
 10 mm 12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5
6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75

Scout™ 5
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5
• Single radiographic plane for scan localization and graphical 6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75
prescription of prospective reconstruction; 7.5
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5
• Extended range matches helical scannable range.
6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75
10
12.5 17.5 27.0 33.5
Helical Scans
Slip ring technology has advanced axial scanning by enabling scans
with simultaneous table movement.
16-SLICE HELICAL MODES
Helical Multi-slice Prescription Table Speed (mm/rotation)

Slice Pitch
Streamlined prescriptions and easy-to-use default protocols make the Thickness 0.5625:1 0.9375:1 1.375:1 1.75:1
BrightSpeed 16 fast and efficient in patient set up. (mm)
0.625 5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5
Multi-slice acquisitions and short intergroup delays helps to reduce
potential mis-registration between scans by increasing the number of 5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5
1.25
scans possible in a patient breath hold. 11.25 18.75 27.5 35
Helical protocols are almost identical to "classical" axial scan protocols. 5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5
2.5
At the beginning of a study, the operator selects the type of exam with 11.25 18.75 27.5 35
the anatomical programmer, and indicates the desired scan range - either 5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5
manually, or from a Scout. 3.75
11.25 18.75 27.5 35
After completing the prescribed exam, the system remains ready to 5.625 9.375 13.75 17.5
continue with additional helical scans or a set of axial scans. 5
11.25 18.75 27.5 35
The operator may reconstruct helical scans prospectively, and 7.5 11.25 18.75 27.5 35
retrospectively, at any arbitrary table location in 0.1 mm increments. 10 11.25 18.75 27.5 35
Helical Multi-slice Modes

The complex nature of helical multi-slice scanning has been simplified Prospective Multiple Thickness
by grouping all critical acquisition parameters within 8 basic scan
modes, all optimized for image quality and speed. For eight-slice
Reconstruction
acquisition: 0.625:1; 0.875:1; 1.35:1 and 1.675:1. For
sixteen-slice acquisition: 0.5625:1; 0.9375:1; 1.375:1 and 1.75:1. For all helical scan modes, the operator can choose to reconstruct
These clinically derived multi-slice scan modes offer a wide range images prospectively in any of the defined nominal image thicknesses.
of selections that carefully balance acquisition speed, image
thickness, and retrospective image reconstruction flexibility. In addition to the initial reconstructed slice thickness, the operator has
the option to prospectively specify additional images to be reconstructed
This simplified user interface guides the user in the choice of scan from a single raw data set. These images can be reconstructed at any
parameters. The user selects a pitch mode, a desired image slice of the defined nominal image thicknesses available for a given table
thickness and table travel per rotation. The user interface also speed and scan mode.
displays the resulting choice of retrospective image thicknesses
available for each choice of acquisition parameters.

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Display FOV: Freely variable center/off-center,

This effectively facilitates later, more detailed image analysis without
prospective/retrospective target selection.
additional patient scans and subsequent dose and image registration
concerns. CT Number Scale: -1024 to 3071 HU or extended -31743 to 31743
Helical Reconstruction Times:

Helical Scan Parameters • Up to 3 frames per second reconstruction time
• Iterative bone processing, which is always enabled for adult
Scan Speed: head scanning, reduces image artifacts in head scans stemming
• Full 360° rotational scans in 0.8 s, 1.0 s from X-ray beam hardening effects.
Scan Technique: Minimum DFOV: 9.6 cm
• KV :80,100,120,140 KV
• mA: 10 to 260/350**mA, 5mA increments with 120 kV Minimum Pixel Size: 0.19mm
• Power: 31.2/42* kW with 120 kV
Focal Spot Selection: Queued Recon: Requests will be processed continuously and
- Small spot for up to 19.2 kW with 120KV simultaneously with other processes on the system including
- Larger spot for greater than 19.2 kW with 120KV scanning. Prospective recon will be prioritized over retrospective
recon.
Single Acquisition Max. Scan Time:
• 100/120** s Priority Recon Queuing: One touch selection marks most recent
rotation for next available recon. Available during or after scanning.
Helical Tilt: helical acquisition is possible with the gantry tilted to a
Images annotated to indicate continuous scan acquisition with
maximum of 30 degree, in half degree increments.
table incrementation:
Multiple Acquisition Maximum Scan Time: Multiple scans can be • HE (helical) + Pitch
acquired in one series to produce up to 3000 contiguous helical • Table speed
images. Up to 2000 rotation helical coverage are possible in multiple
series. Prospective Multiple Reconstruction (PMR): Up to 3 sets of
reconstructions can be pre-programmed as part of the scan protocol
Minimum Inter-Group Delay (IGD): 5 sec between adjacent helical prior to acquisition. The operator can select different start/end
scans location, slice thickness, interval, reconstruction algorithms and
display fields of view for each reconstruction. Series descriptions can
Scan Fields of View: be entered for each set of reconstructions to facilliate hanging
• 25 cm for adult head protocols on PACS display. This frees the operator from sitting at
• 25, 50 cm for body the console and directly contributes to increased productivity.
• 25 cm for pediatric head
Prospective Recon: Operator may initiate full recons at any table
location in increments of 1/10 the image thickness; image thickness
Helical Scan Enhancements remains constant.
Retrospective Recon: Operator may initiate full recons at any table

Full simultaneity allows complete image display, processing and location in 0.05 mm increments; image thickness remains constant.
analysis, as well as image archival and filming concurrent with
scanning and reconstruction -- even when acquiring helical images Retrospective Image Decomposition: The operator has the option to
in a multi-slice mode. retrospectively decompose the original raw data set and reconstruct
additional images at any of the defined nominal image thickness
Confirm Rx to X-rays on: < 15 sec for any state of tube and gantry; < available for a given table speed and scan mode.
10 sec with the gantry rotating
AutoScan™: Fully automates longitudinal table movement and start Helical Scan Protocols
of each scan.
AutoVoice™: 3 preset languages in 9 user selectable languages All protocols assume 120 kVp scans under typical clinical conditions.
and user-recorded messages automatically deliver patient
breathing instructions, especially useful for multiple helical scans
Helical Scan Image Quality
Trauma Patient: Allows patient scans and image display/analysis
without entering patient data before scanning.
Volumetric Helical Scan Image Quality
Biopsy: Simplified prescription for single or multiple scans around an
arbitrary table position aids biopsy studies. With BrightSpeed 16 being a sub-millimeter isotropic CT scanner, it
is now possible to specify coronal and sagittal image quality.
Reformatted resolution is visually demonstrated on the Catphan
Helical Image Reconstruction High Contrast Resolution Insert Module CTP528.
Reconstruction Algorithms: Soft Tissue, Standard, Detail, Bone, Bone

Plus, Lung and Edge
Reconstruction Matrix: 512
Display Matrix: 1024

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Single Helical Scans:

Scan Time (sec) Maximum mA Superior
10 sec 350**
20 310**-350** .31mm
30 260-335**
40 225-260/295**
50 200-260/265** .33mm
60 175-240
70 145-215
80 135-200 .36mm
90 120-185
100 110-175
110 100-165 .38mm
120 90-140
120s(80KV) 140-235
.42mm
Multiple Helical Scans:
Inferior
(contiguous helical coverage with 5-second IGD):
Scan Time IGD No. Scans Max mA

10 sec 5 sec 3 275**-345**
4 235-305** 0.35 +/- 0.05mm voxel size is clearly seen in the reformatted
5 210-250/270** plane.
6 185-240
20 sec 5 sec 2 225-295 High-Contrast Spatial Resolution
3 180-235
4 135-195 In-plane MTF is demonstrated on a 0.05mm tungsten wire.
30 sec 5 sec 2 180-235
3 120-185 Standard Algorithm - typical
4 95-140 X/Y - lp/cm
50% 4.0
Contiguous Helical Coverage
10% 6.5
Multiple helical scans can be performed in succession with only 5-
0% 8.5
second delays between helical scans, providing up to 2000
contiguous rotations (with up to 1500 images in one series).
Hi-Res Algorithm (Edge) - typical
(The following chart assumes 120-sec helicals with 5-sec IGD)
X/Y - lp/cm
Total Scan Total Elapsed Max
50% 8.5
Time (sec) Time (sec) mA
150 155 75-135 10% 13.0

200 205 60-100
0% 15.4
240 245 50-85
Low-Contrast Detectability
On 8 inch (20 cm) CATPHAN phantom:
• 5mm @0 .3% at 13.3 mGy

• 3mm @0.3% at 37.2mGy
Noise
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)
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• Power: 31.2/42** with 120kV

CTDIvol expressed in mGy/100 mAs for IEC pitch 1: (normalized to a
• Focal Spot Selection:
pitch of 1).
-Small spot for up to 19.2 kW with 120KV
Head 18.4mGy/100mAs -Larger sport for greater than 19.2 KW with 120KV
Scan Plane Geometry:
Body 9.3mGy/100mAs • +/- 30° angulation via gantry tilt, in 0.5° increments
• Longitudinal positioning in 0.01 mm per slice increment. Gantry
Axial Scans display in 0.5 mm increments.
Multi-slice acquisitions and short interscan delays helps to reduce

potential misregistration between scans by increasing the number of Interscan Delay (ISD):
scans possible in a patient breath hold.
• Minimum ISD with table moves of
Axial Multi-slice Prescription 0 - 10 mm : 1.0 sec.
• Minimum ISD with table moves of more than 10 mm and up to 20
mm: 1.3 sec
Simplified scan prescriptions and easy-to-use default protocols make the
BrightSpeed 16 CT Scanner System fast and efficient in patient set- up. Intergroup Delay (IGD):
Axial protocols are nearly identical to helical scan protocols.
• Minimum IGD is the same as minimum ISD, also user-selectable.
Axial Multi-slice Modes Scan-to-Scan Cycle:

• Minimum scan-to-scan cycle of 1.8 sec possible for 0.8 sec scan
speed with minimum ISD's.
The BrightSpeed 16 CT Scanner System acquires axial scans in sets of 8
or 16 contiguous images in one 360° rotation. Scan Fields of View:
• 25 cm for adult head
For each rotation of the gantry, the BrightSpeed 16 collects 16 rows of
• 25, 50 cm for body
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, • 25 cm for pediatric head
2i, 4i, and 8i reconstruction modes, scan data can be combined prior to
Scan with 0 table increment, contiguous image location, or skipped
image reconstruction to create slices with reduced partial-volume
image location are possible. Overlapped axial scans are not possible.
artifacts. This is particularly useful for posterior-fossa imaging.
1i Mode: Axial Image Reconstruction

• Produces 1 image per rotation
• Nominal Thickness: 1.25, 5, 10 mm Reconstruction Algorithms:
• Soft Tissue, Standard, Detail, Bone, Bone Plus, Lung and Edge.
2i Mode:
Reconstruction Matrix: 512
• Produces 2 images per rotation
Display Matrix: 1024
• Nominal Thickness: 0.625, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 mm
(2.5mm Thickness in 2i Mode is available RETRO recon only) Display FOV: Freely variable center/off-center,
prospective/retrospective target selection.
4i Mode:
CT Number Scale: -1024 to 3071 HU or extended -31743 to 31743
• Produces 4 images per rotation
• Nominal Thickness: 1.25,2.5, 3.75, 5 mm Axial Image Reconstruction:
• Up to 3 frames per second reconstruction time.
(1.25mm thickness in 4i mode is available RETRO recon only) •
8i Mode: • Iterative bone processing, which is always enabled for head
scanning, reduces image artifacts in head scans stemming from X-
• Produces 8 images per rotation ray beam hardening effects.
• Nominal Thickness: 1.25, 2.5 mm
Prospective Multiple Reconstruction (PMR): Up to 3 sets of
16i Mode: reconstructions can be pre-programmed as part of the scan protocol
prior to acquisition. The operator can select different
• Produces 16 images per rotation reconstruction algorithms and display fields of view for each
• Nominal Thickness: 0.625, 1.25 mm 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
Axial Scan Parameters contributes to increased productivity.
The operator has the option to reconstruct the original raw data set
Scan Time: at any of the defined nominal slice thicknesses.
• 0.8, 1.0, 1.5,2.0,3.0,4.0sec full scans (360° acquisition)
Reconstructions can be prescribed down to 1/16 the original
Scan Technique: acquisition image thickness for images acquired in the 1i scan
• kVp: 80,100, 120, 140 kVp
• mA: 10 to 260(350**)mA, 5mA increments with 120kV

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mode, down to 1/8 the original thickness for 2i mode, and down to
• 8.5 lp/cm @ 50% MTF
1/4 the original thickness for 4i mode.
• 13.0 lp/cm @ 10% MTF
Similarly, additional reconstruction supports partial-volume artifact • 15.4 lp/cm @ 0% MTF
reduction by reconstructing images with 4, 8, or 16 times the
acquisition image thickness. Low-Contrast Detectability
These reconstruction features effectively facilitate later, more On 8 inch (20 cm) CATPHAN phantom:
detailed image analysis without additional patient scans and
subsequent dose and image registration concerns. • 5mm @0.3% at 13.3 mGy
• 3mm @0.3% at 37.2mGy
The following table illustrates the retrospective reconstruction
image thicknesses available for each acquisition thickness and
mode: Noise
On either an AAPM water phantom or GE Quality Assurance
Scan Mode Slice Thickness Recon Slice Thickness phantom:
• 0.32% +/- 0.03% at 29.3 mGy
16i - 0.625mm
8i - 1.25mm CTDI
16 row 0.625 4i - 2.5mm
On CTDI Head and Body Dose Reference Phantoms:
2i - 5mm
CTDIvol expressed in mGy/100 mAs:
1i - 10mm
Head 18.4 mGy/100mAs
16i - 1.25mm
8i - 2.5mm Body 9.3 mGy/100mAs
16 row 1.25
4i - 5mm Scout Scans
2i - 10mm
ScoutView™ scans provide excellent detail for anatomical
8i - 1.25mm localization in conjunction with scan prescription.
4i - 2.5mm Scan locations may be prescribed at the operator console either
8 row 1.25 graphically (via mouse), or explicitly (keyboard entry) from a Scout
2i - 5mm
scan.
1i - 10mm
Prescription of scans with multiple tube angles are also available
8i - 2.5mm on a single Scout.
8 row 2.5 4i - 5mm
2i - 10mm Scout Scan Parameters
4i - 1.25mm Aperture: 1.25 mm x4 effective aperture
4 row 1.25 2i - 2.5mm Table speed: 100 mm/sec.
1i - 5mm
Scan Technique:
2i - 0.625mm • kVp: 80, 100,120, 140 kVp
2 row 0.625 • mA: 10 to 260mA /350mA** 5mA increments with 120kV
1i - 1.25mm
• 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:
SmartViewTM Fluoro*
Standard Algorithm
•
• 4.0 lp/cm @ 50% MTF Offers real-time 12 frames per second CT fluoroscopy with image
• 6.5 lp/cm @ 10% MTF latency of less than about 200ms. Detailed targeting is supported by
multiple acquisition modes, up to and including high-resolution
• 8.5 lp/cm @ 0% MTF
acquisition at 1.25mm (16x0.625 mode only). High dose efficiency is
Hi-Res Algorithm made available with continuous and quick check scan modes. A
simple and efficient user interface provides six user-selectable

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Standard features include archive, network and manual film control, as

display layouts, in-room image review and WW and WL
well as some advanced image processing such as multi-planar
control Flip, rotate, roam and zoom capabilities maintained during
reformatting (MPR), multi-projection volume rendering (MPVR), and MR
acquisition. Features ceiling-mounded in-room LCD monitor and
image display. It also has optional add-on packages for Volume
full-featured handheld / cradle-mounted controller.
Viewer*, CT Perfusion* and DentaScan*.
The ImageWorks desktop also provides a gateway for DICOM 3.0 image
transactions, either through a local area network, or via DICOM-
User Interface formatted MOD media.
The BrightSpeed 16 Operator Console utilizes a computer workstation Computer Based Training
with the following user interface features:
• Two 19-inch LCD monitors The BrightSpeed 16 provides an on-screen, on-line operator manual via
• Scan/recon monitor for scan and recon control with no image a multi-media CD-ROM player integrated into the operator's console.
display Learning Solutions is also viewable on a stand-alone PC providing
flexibility and productivity for on-demand learning of system operation..
• Image monitor for image display, analysis, processing, and
management
• Each monitor provides a 1280 x 1024 high resolution, flicker-free Exam Rx
display
• Scan control keyboard assembly with intercom speaker, microphone Patient Scheduling
and volume controls
• Three button mouse with mouse pad Patient demographics and exam protocols can be pre-programmed in
advance of patient arrival by selecting Schedule Patient from the
• BrightBox (trackball assembly) * scan/recon monitor. This productivity enhancement allows entry of all
• Two wide work surfaces or some of a patient's demographic data, as well as pre-selection of the
exam protocol.
All these devices are free-standing and can be easily moved to
accommodate a large variety of working conditions and individual This feature is available any time a patient exam is not currently
operator preferences. underway.
Split table top allows unrestricted patient viewing while still supporting 2 This feature uses the same interface as New Patient selection for
monitors. Each work surface can be adjusted at installation to help simplified, consistent programming.
accommodate a variety of siting requirements.
Patient information can be easily recalled to set up an immediate
Multi-language UIF capability (including Chinese and Japanese) exam via List/Select Scheduled Patient on the scan/recon monitor. Pre-
programmed patient exams can also be recalled from the New Patient
Multi-language Auto voice capability with 9 user selectable languages. screen automatically by entering the patient ID number.
Desktop Overview Patient Data Entry

The user interface utilizes the paradigm of managed work environments Patient data can be entered as part of New Patient set-up, or can be
for a more intuitive clinical workflow. recalled from the list of pre-scheduled patients.
Virtually all clinical operations are managed through three "virtual Presets for Referring Physician, Radiologist and Operator can be saved
desktops" or applications managers: Exam Rx, ImageWorks and Learning on the system reducing data entry required by the user.
Solutions. Operators can effortlessly move back and forth between these
environments simply by clicking on an icon. XtreamTM technology Trauma Patient ID allows patient scans and image display/analysis
enhances multi-tasking architecture and maintains simultaneously all without entering patient data before scanning.
processes so no work is lost or disrupted as desktops are switched.
Exam Protocol Selection
Exam Rx
One of the main contributions of the BrightSpeed 16 CT Scanner
The Exam Rx desktop environment provides the clinical tools necessary System to department productivity is its streamlined exam set-up.
for comfortable, efficient control of patient studies. • Exam parameter set-up has been streamlined through the exclusive
use of protocols
These tools include patient scheduling and data entry, exam protocol
selection, protocol viewing and editing, scan data acquisition, image • Protocols can be easily selected in one of three convenient ways:
reconstruction, image display and routine analysis, AutoFilm or manual • A large, graphical Anatomical Programmer located on the New
filming, AutoStore and AutoTransfer. Patient screen
• A default list of the "top 10" most commonly used protocols
ImageWorks located near the anatomical programmer
• A numerical entry
ImageWorks is a desktop environment designed to take advantage of the
BrightSpeed 16 CT Scanner System computer and image processor.

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• Two Anatomical Programmers - one for adults and one for pediatrics Dose Computation & Display
- provide quick and easy access to 6,840 user-programmable
protocols (total). Each programmer has ten anatomical regions. • Volume CTDIw (CTDIvol), DLP (Dose Length Product), and Dose
Efficiency computation and display during scan prescription provides
• Default protocols have been expanded through Protocol Pro - a patient dose information to the operator.
"behind the scenes" protocol manager - that allows preselection of
automated features like AutoVoice, AutoFilm, AutoStore and • Volume CTDIw (CTDIvol) is a dose index defined by IEC60601-2-44. This
AutoTransfer on a per-series basis. index is computed automatically by the BrightSpeed 16 CT System and
reported on the Exam Rx screen. Volume CTDIw is a single number
• Protocol Pro also provides preselection of different window/level consisting of 2/3 of the CTDI100 peripheral dose plus 1/3 of the
settings for AutoFilm and can automatically display the 1024 CTDI100 central dose that is adjusted by the helical or axial pitch
Localizer each time a new series is requested. factor.
• Default protocols also include preset scan time, kVp, mA, slice • CTDI100 is a dose index based upon CTDI dose measurements over a
thickness, scan mode, table speed, image interval, gantry tilt, scan field- 100 mm volume, as defined in IEC 60601-2-44.
of-view, display field-of-view and center, recon types, and breath
timing parameters. • Dose Length Product (DLP) is given in mGy*cm and is computed and
displayed for each group prior to the scan. Additionally, an
• Any scan parameter can be edited for each scan or all scans either accumulated DLP is displayed for the entire exam, as the exam
before or during an exam. Scans can be easily added or removed from prescription progresses. The final exam accumulated DLP provides a
the prescription. convenient measure for maintaining patient or procedure dose
• Scan/recon control uses only 2 screens to set up first scan - New management statistics.
Patient and Protocol View/Edit. • 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- 2-
Protocol ViewIEdit 44.
• A single, full screen View/Edit table allows fast and easy examination
and modification of exam parameters before scanning begins • Dose Reporting saves the CTDI vol and DLP in the patient record
as a DICOM secondary screen capture. Series and cumulative

• Exam parameters can be changed for just one scan, or for all scans exam values are saved. Saved values can be networked, filmed
in a series
and archived
• When used in conjunction with the 1024 Localizer, changes made in
the View/Edit table that affect the number of scans, image interval,
starting/ending locations, tilt, or display FOV are automatically shown AutoView Layouts
on the 1024 Localizer
• Eight powerful AutoView layouts provide exceptional flexibility in
• Any changes made directly on the 1024 Localizer display using the tailoring the 1,024 image display to the user or the application at hand
mouse and the on-screen cursor controls are also reflected - without the complexity of free-form "windows."
automatically in the View/Edit table
• AutoView Layouts include:
• View/Edit Wizard intuitively adjusts dependent parameters - 1024 AutoView image
automatically in response to operator-initiated changes and
highlights them for quick review. It also alerts the operator to - 768 AutoView image (matches the image size shown on the
incompatible dependencies requiring operator intervention. HiSpeed Advantage 2.X Series OC monitor)
- 512 AutoView image + 512 Localizer Scout with cut lines
• Tab card groupings for Timing, Recon and Filming help organize the automatically showing the location of the AutoView image on the
large number of parameters available within each protocol. Scout
- Two 512 AutoView images (same image but at different
Scan Data Acquisition window/level settings) + 512 Localizer Scout with cut lines
automatically showing the location of the AutoView images on the
• Full-screen DynaPlan Plus illustrates scan status graphically, with Scout
real-time feedback while the exam is underway. Scans, programmed - 512 AutoView image + 512 AutoFilm image
delays (prep, breathing, inter-group), and even AutoVoice - Last two 512 AutoView images
announcements are clearly shown before and during scanning.
- Last four 512 AutoView images
• AutoScan: Fully automates longitudinal table movement and the start - AutoLink which links the current series to a view port
of each scan
• Basic image review features such as window/level, magnification and
• AutoVoice: 3 preset languages in 9 user selectable languages and user- flip/rotate are available for AutoView images.
recorded messages automatically deliver patient breathing
instructions, especially useful for multiple helical scans • 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
image display, processing and analysis (including computationally • Special BrightBox, a three-button trackball device, provides
intensive features such as MPR, MPVR and 3D*/MIP) while still running independent control of image next, prior, manual paging and
image archival, filming and networking processes. trackball window/level for any review images in focus. This helps make
two person operation practical.
• Remote Gantry tilt allows the operator to adjust scan angle from the
control room and minimize trips between the scan room and • Regardless of the AutoView Layout used, AutoFilm viewing is available
operators workstation. anytime via an on-image selection - without disrupting 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.

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- Box ROI
Image Review Layouts - Ellipse ROI
- Trace ROI
• Five flexible Image Review Layouts are provided for those applications
where greater than 512 image display may be desired and AutoView - Measure Distance
is not required. - Measure Angle
• Image Review Layouts include: - Grid On/Off
Note: uses short notation for screen options - Hide Graphics
- Erase
- 1024 single image display
- Screen Save
- 768 single image display
- MIROI (Multiple Image ROI)
- Two 512 image display, horizontal format
- Report Pixels
- Two 512 image display, vertical format
- Four 512 image display
• Each image display window can be further subdivided into four more
Display Preferences
images, increasing the total number of images that can be displayed
• Display settings available to tailor the overall display (settings apply
at once to 16.
to all images in all exams):
• BrightBox image control is also available for Image Review Layouts. - Annotation Levels
- Inverse Video
Image Access - Next/Prior Each View Port
- Next/Prior Series Binding
• Point and click interface along with a pictorial directory (browser)
- Continuous Report Cursor
allows for easy selection by exam, series or image
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
a network). Auto Transfer capability can be specified by Image, Series
- Explicit Magnify or Exam.
- Flip/Rotate
- ProView
- Display Normal An AutoFilm Composer provides a simple programming interface for
- List/Select automated filming set-up.
- Ellipse ROI
Batch Filming is accomplished through a single keystroke which
- Measure Distance
automatically prints an entire series at a time.
- Grid On/Off
- 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
single film frame.
- Three Selections for modifying perceived levels of noise and low
contrast discrimination • Film formats supported are 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1, 9:1, 12:1, 15:1, 16:1,
20:1, 24:1 and 35-mm slide (depends on capability on imager side)
• Seven ways are provided to adjust window/ level of images in focus
in order to meet a variety of clinical work environments and user Important note: The BrightSpeed 16 CT Scanner comes standard with a
preferences: DICOM Print Interface configurable for multiple DICOM Print
- Five user-programmable keys on the scan control keyboard (F6 - destinations. Connections with cameras that do not support DICOM
F11), plus one key for returning to prior setting (F5) Print may require a filming interface (purchased separately).
- On-image through middle mouse button
To save further filming cost, the Operator Console can directly print to a
- BrightBox trackball postscript printer such as the GE Color Printer available as an option.
Routine Measurements
• Image measurement features provided within Exam Rx:

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• protocol driven tools to perform quick, flexible and accurate

ImageWorks quantitative analysis of vascular anatomy
ImageWorks software is designed to take advantage of the • provides maximum, minimum and mean intraluminal diameter
BrightSpeed 16 CT Scanner's computer and image processor. This measurements
desktop environment includes image management and networking. • provides cross-sectional areas of true orthogonal sections of the
aortoiliac systems at selected anatomical points
Because some of the image analysis and display features of
ImageWorks replicate those in Exam Rx, the next section describes only • clinical benefits include: stenosis sizing, pre- and post- surgical
features that are incremental or significantly different. assessment, stent planning
• Measurements in % stenosis or mm of stenosis, and measurement of
length and dimension of stenosis.
Image Analysis
• Multi-Projection Volume Reconstruction (MPVR): Quick and easy
way to generate volumetric images for CT angiography without Image Display
thresholding data or removing unwanted anatomy. An entire volume
is used to generate images in any plane, creating real-time frames of • Magnifying Glass allows quick 2X mag window that can be moved
reference at the same time; over an image.
• Clinical utility is extended via two additional modes: • Image Scroll moves an image within its' own window.
- MIPS - enhances contrast and improves visualization of • Groupings allow application of window/level values,
calcifications magnification/minification, image scroll or flip and rotate to a user-
- Average - generates 2D radiographic images; defined image set.
• Save State stores user-selected image orientation and window/level
• Multi-planar Reformation (MPR): Provides real-time assessment of with each data set.
anatomy in offaxis planes. Sagittal, coronal, oblique and curved planar
reformations available; • Window/Level values may be:
- Preset to provide six on-screen instant window/level settings
• Batch reformatting can also be defined and executed for later - Set independently for up to 16 images on the screen
viewing if desired;
- User-modified in discrete or variable steps
• Image Addition and Subtraction: Includes image addition of more - Adjusted real-time on-image by holding down the middle mouse
than two images at a time. button and moving the mouse
• Cine mode provides paging in up to 4 view ports of up to 128
Volume Viewer* previously-stored CT or MR images at full selected display frame rate.
For more than 128 images, display frame rate may be reduced.
Volume Viewer is an innovative and powerfull suite of • Cine mode also provides temporal, spatial or manual playback loops.
productivity enhanvers (Volume Rendering, Volume Analysis • Text Page
and Navigator) that includes :
• Dynamic Volume Review™ for Fast Screening
Image Annotation
• Curved Volume Of Interest
• Image annotation and cursor are shadowed to permit ease in
• Protocol Management and Loading
reading.
• Review Layout Presets
• Large Font configuration doubles the size of the Patient Name, Patient
• Multiple VR Objects Merge ID and Accession Number for image display and filming.
• Pseudo Surface Shading Mode
• Predefined Cut Planes
• Volume Rendered Navigator views Image Management
• VR Preset save/recall • Images may be stored and retrieved via Magnetic Optical Drive
• 3D Rendered Lumen View (MOD*) media using DICOM 3.0 format. This allows interchange with
other imaging systems supporting DICOM 3.0 MOD media. Not all
• Automatic Path Tracking vendors implementation of DICOM 3.0 are identical, so please check
• Path Bridging (in case of occlusions) with the manufacturer for compatibility.
Off-line retrieval of all image files. Images may be viewed as soon as they
• SmartCursor™ for Easy Navigation
are restored from MOD*.
• Synchronized Reformatted Views
• Cut visualization mode Image Networking
Exams can be selected and moved between the BrightSpeed 16
Advanced Vessel Analysis* CT Scanner System and any imaging system supporting the
DICOM 3.0 protocol for network send, receive and pull/query
Advanced Vessel Analysis is the ultimate tool to assess and (also depends on capability on imaging system side). GE
quantify vascular structures, including stenosis analysis, stent systems that support this interoperability include CT LightSpeed,
planning procedures, post stenting or vascular surgery follow-up.
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• Rotational Speeds: 360° in 0.8,1.0,1.5, 2.0,3.0,4.0sec.

BrightSpeed, HiSpeed CT/i, X/i, NX/i, QX/i, MR Signa LX, and
Advantage Workstation 3.x or later. • Remote Tilt from Operator's Console.
• Integrated breathing lights and countdown timer.
Image transfer time using DICOM 3.0 protocols is approximately
0.1 second per 512 image on giga-bit Ethernet.. Scan plane toward front of gantry for improved positioning access.
A more streamlined gantry shroud, bilateral table/gantry controls and
Network History Log with sort and search capabilities for image gantry display maximize maneuverability while working next to the
transfer confirmation. gantry.
Laser Alignment Lights:

• Define both internal and external scan planes to ± 1 mm
accuracy.
Computer Based Training • Operate over full range of gantry tilt; activated any time during
exam (with tube stationary).
The BrightSpeed 16 provides an on-screen, on-line operator manual • Coronal light remains perpendicular to axial light as gantry tilts.
via a multi-media CD-ROM player integrated into the operator's
Visual readout is easy to read from the table side or from the operator
console. Learning Solutions is also viewable on a stand- alone PC
console.
providing flexibility and productivity for on-demand learning of
system operation. Gantry tilt controls are located on the side of the gantry.
Industry Standards Table

• Single table, cantilever design with wide height range
• The BrightSpeed 16 CT Scanner System complies with a wide variety • Vertical Range: 44.1 cm to 99.1 cm
of industry standards to facilitate more rapid adoption of features and
• Vertical Scannable Range: 77.7 cm to 99.1cm
performance improvements as the computing and medical imaging
• Horizontal Range: Up to 162cm
industry evolves.
• Horizontal Scannable Range: Up to 134.6cm ,126cm (helical &
Scout ) at 140mm below ISO center with 300m extender
DICOM Conformance Standards • Table automatically re-centers on scan plane with changes in
• DICOM 3.0 Storage Service Class vertical position (after setting internal landmark with alignment
lights on)
• Service Class User (SCU) for image send
• Service Class Provider (SCP) for image receive • Table Load Capacity:
• 205 kg with 0.5 mm of position repeatability
• DICOM 3.0 Query/Retrieve Service Class
• Controls on gantry for elevation and cradle incrementation. Foot
• DICOM 3.0 MOD Media Service Class on 1.2- and 2.3-GB MOD media* pedals on both sides of table for elevation. Cradle position controlled
• DICOM 3.0 Storage Commitment Class Push from OC for prescribed scans.
• DICOM 3.0 Modality Worklist (including Performed Procedure Step) • IV Pole* integrated at the foot-end of the table helps prevent IV lines
*(through ConnectPro option) from becoming crossed and tangled, and helps ensure that the lines
stay securely in place on the patient.
• DICOM 3.0 Print
• DICOM Gray Scale Presentation state for image presentation
HIPPA
X-Ray Tube
• Password protected User login and Authentification
• Image annonimization tool Solarix 350 Tube Unit. Design optimized for exams requiring a large
number of scans with less tube cooling.
Product Network Filters restricts access to scanner system by IP • Heat Storage Capacity: 3.5 MHU
address, services type ( IE ftp, telnet) and DICOM port number. User
-
configurable.
-
•
• Dual Focal Spots:
Filming Protocol • Small Focal Spot:
0.9mm (W) x 0.62mm(L) ( Traditional methodology)
• 3M-952 Standard
0.8mm(W) x 0.5mm(L) Nominal Focal Spot Size ( IEC
60336:2005)
System Components Loading factors 120kv 125mA
• Large Focal Spot:
Gantry 1.2mm(W) x1.2mm (L) ( Traditional methodology)
1.1mm(W) x 1.0mm(L) Nominal Focal Spot Size ( IEC
Advanced slip ring design continuously rotates generator, tube, 60336:2005)
detector and data acquisition system around the patient. Loading factors 120kv 250 mA
• Aperture: 70 cm
• Tilt: ± 30°
• Tilt Speed: 1°/sec. • Maximum Power: 42 kW
• Maximum SFOV: 50cm

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• Memory throughput at 6.4GB/sec.

• Fan Angle 56.8 minimum
High Voltage Generation Image Processor

• High-frequency on-board generator. Continuous operation during • Nvidia QuadroFX 1400 with 128MB 256-bit DDR Memory
scans. • Graphics Memory Bandwidth 19.2GB/sec
• 42 kW output power. • PCI express interface
• kVp: 80, 100,120, 140
• mA: 10 to 260 / 350**mA, 5mA increments with 120 kV
Image Reconstruction Engine (GRE)
Maximum mA for each KVp selection
• Custom-designed special purpose CT Image Generator

DVp Max mA • Custom CT back projection hardware*
80 260/350** • Intel Hyper-threading Technology.
100 260/350**
• 32-bit floating point data format
120 260/350**
140 220/300** • 2GB DDR226 ECC Dual Channel Memory Standard (4.2 GB/sec).
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 888 design
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 291 GB system:
• Main system (host) disk drive:
- High Performance Drive
- 73 GB, 3.5 inch form factor
- 15,000 RPM
- Ultra320 SCSI interface
- Assigned to applications software and image files
• 2 system disk drives (Image Disk)
- 73 GB, 3.5 inch form factor each.
- 15,000 RPM
- Ultra320 SCSI interface
Data Acquisition System - Assigned to image files only
- 250,000 uncompressed 512 images
• Resulting of 4 years of development, the Global Data Acquisition • Scan data disk drive:
System (VolaraTM) integrated circuit (IC) is a 64-channel charge-
to-digital converter (C/D). Each channel accepts detector photo-
current as input, integrates the current for a CT-view period, and - 36 GB, 3.5 inch form factor
outputs a 30-bit mixed-radix representation (channel fold counts) - UltraSCSI interface
of the integrated charge. The result is very linear C/D conversion -
with constant charge resolution and wide dynamic range.
• MOD driver*
- Magnetic Optical Disk Drive
- Erasable, rewritable media
ScanIControl Unit
- 2.3 GB,5.25 inch form factor
Located in base of Operator Console. - 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
they are restored from MOD
• Dual SMP 3.2 GHz Intel Xeon processors with 1MB L2 cache. • Standard DVD-R / CD-R:
• Intel Hyper-threading technology. - 4.7 GB for DVD-R /650MB for CD-R
- Store up to 7168/1200 uncompressed images.
• 4GB DDR-2 400 ECC memory, dual-channel architecture.

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• 2 x Color monitors: Siting Requirements.

- LCD Color Monitor
- 19 inch diagonal width Recommended Suite Size
- 1280 x 1024 dot resolution
Recommended Suite Size
• Scan control keyboard (English language) assembly with intercom
speaker, microphone and volume controls. Exam Room w/o Limited access option:
• Global modem* to allow InSite connectivity Minimum Size
• 3-Button Mouse 3. 91m x 5.87 m (12' 10"x 19' 3")

• 3-Button Trackball* Recommended Size:
3.96 m x 6.30 m (13' x 20 ' 8").
Image Networking Exam Room w/ Limited access option:
• Standard auto-configuring 100BaseT/10BaseT Ethernet (UTP
Minimum Size
connection).
3.31 m x 5.92 m (10'10" x 19'5")
• Supports gigabit ethernet capability.
Control Room:
• Direct network connection; multi-suite ethernet card not required for
gateway out of suite single piece desktop table:
• Protocols supported: 2.74 m x 3.91 m (9' x 12'10")
- DICOM 3.0 network send (one IP address at a time) and receive, side-by-side desktop table.
pull/query, and storage commitment push;
- InSite point-to-point; 3.86 m x 2.49 m (12'8" x 8'2")
- TCP/IP (for system administration)
Equipment Room: Not required. Power Distribution Unit heat and
noise output under all operating conditions with all available options is
Compatible Options low enough to allow inclusion in the patient scanning suite with the table
and gantry.
• A DICOM Print Interface is standard on the system
Actual final room size determined by siting
• Chinese UIF & Keyboard
• English UIF &Keyboard Temperature and Humidity
• French UIF & Keyboard
• German UIF& Keyboard Exam and Control Rooms: 60°-75°F (15°-26°C) at 30%-60% relative
humidity (non-condensing).
• Scandinavian UIF & Keyboard
Equipment Room: If a separate equipment room is used to house the
• Short Cable PDU, the allowable temperature range is 60°-84°F (15°-29°C) at 30%-
60% relative humidity (non-condensing).
• Long Cable
• Single-piece desktop kit Temperature Rate of Change: 3°C/hour max.
• Side-by-side desktop kit Relative Humidity Rate of Change: 5% RH/hour max.
• Table Convenience Kit (IV Pole, Table Tray and other accessories)
• ConnectPro HIS/RIS Interface with Performed Procedure Step (PPS)
• Volume Viewer (including Virtual Endoscopy, 3D, Volume Rendering)
Power Requirements
• DentaScan
• SmartScore The only facility input to the system is 200 to 240 V and 380 to 480 V
nominal, 3 phase Delta or Wye, 50/60 Hz, 50kVA / 75kVA** service, 20
• CT Perfusion Neuro Package for Operator Console kVA average power; main disconnect to be located within 5 feet (1.5 m)
• CT Perfusion Multi-Organ for Operator Console of the PDU. The facility must also provide a protective disconnect device
with low voltage, low energy local and multi-point remote capability, in
• SmartStep (CT Interventional kit) the line feeders to the PDU.
• SmartViewTM Fluoro
Complete, detailed specifications of all power requirements are available
• AutoBone for CT Operator Console upon request. For most installations, the BrightSpeed 16 CT Scanner
System does not require any power conditioning equipment to be used
• Advanced Vessel Analysis in conjunction with the PDU. Regulators are not recommended for use
• Coronal Head Holder with this system. For those sites with known large power line transients,
a suppresser filter for the system computer and peripherals may be
• Gantry Rear Raceway useful. In general, suppresser filters are not recommended.
• Exam Split FX
• UPS

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Cooling Requirements Regulatory Compliance

The cooling requirements do not include cooling for the room lighting, This product is designed to comply with applicable standards under the
personnel or non-CT equipment present. Cooling requirements are Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.
listed by subsystem to allow planning for each room of the CT suite.
Laser alignment devices contained within this product are
Cooling requirements are given for minimum, recommended and appropriately labeled according to the requirements of the Center for
growth allowance scenarios. Devices and Radiological Health.
• 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
Minimum Allowance Interference (EMI), pursuant to IEC-60601-1-2.
Subsystem Watts BTU/hr
Gantry 5500 18766***
Table 200 682
PDU 1500 5118
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
OperatorConsole 1240mm 705mm 680-810mm 160kg(W/O
monitor, 1 IG)
w/o single-piece
desktop
Side-by-side deskt 1295mm 660mm 686mm****- 39kg
1092mm
o ***ELEC, up limit
o ****Excluding monitor arm
Warranty
The published Company warranty in effect on the date of shipment shall
apply. The Company reserves the right to make changes.
All specifications are subject to change.

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BrightSpeed 16 GE Healthcare

(BrightSpeed Elite Select Edition-US naming)

• Beam Tracking techniques, providing real-time X-ray follow-up,

• Dose Report capacity, in conjunction with Prospective display of CTDIvol,

The BrightSpeed 16 brings you multi-detector CT capabilities with

• VolaraTM Digital DAS: Data Acquisition System, with sampling rate

* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

• 291GB Disk (system, images, scan disks) stores up to 2,400 scan

• 0.35mm isotropic microVoxelTM image resolution

* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

The 16 slice helical acquisition modes provide table speeds from

6.25 8.75 13.5 16.75

Helical Multi-slice Prescription Table Speed (mm/rotation)

Helical Multi-slice Modes

* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

Display FOV: Freely variable center/off-center,

Helical Reconstruction Times:

Retrospective Recon: Operator may initiate full recons at any table

Reconstruction Algorithms: Soft Tissue, Standard, Detail, Bone, Bone

Reconstruction Matrix: 512

Display Matrix: 1024

* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

Single Helical Scans:

Scan Time IGD No. Scans Max mA

150 155 75-135 10% 13.0

• 5mm @0 .3% at 13.3 mGy

On either GE Quality Assurance phantom:

On CTDI Head and Body Dose Reference Phantoms: (Calculated

• Power: 31.2/42** with 120kV

Multi-slice acquisitions and short interscan delays helps to reduce

Axial Multi-slice Modes Scan-to-Scan Cycle:

1i Mode: Axial Image Reconstruction

* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

Standard features include archive, network and manual film control, as

Desktop Overview Patient Data Entry

* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

as a DICOM secondary screen capture. Series and cumulative

* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

Routine Image Display Auto Image Management

* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

• protocol driven tools to perform quick, flexible and accurate

• Rotational Speeds: 360° in 0.8,1.0,1.5, 2.0,3.0,4.0sec.

Laser Alignment Lights:

Industry Standards Table

* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

• Memory throughput at 6.4GB/sec.

High Voltage Generation Image Processor

• Custom-designed special purpose CT Image Generator

HiLight Matrix Detector Software Architecture

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

* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

• 2 x Color monitors: Siting Requirements.

• Global modem* to allow InSite connectivity Minimum Size

• 3-Button Mouse 3. 91m x 5.87 m (12' 10"x 19' 3")

* Option for Lite16 & Lite16 std.

Cooling Requirements Regulatory Compliance

• The minimum cooling figures assume patient throughput of 3

Recommended cooling values should not be used for calculating