LG 17HK701G W User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Flat Panel Digital X-ray Detector

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

17HK701G-W

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OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE

INFORMATION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Overview

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this

product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.

This model is an x-ray imaging device, a system that can acquire and process X-ray images as digital images. It

utilizes amorphous silicon and a high-performance scintillator to ensure sharp high-definition image quality

with the resolution of 3.6 lp/mm and the pixel pitches of 140 um. This device is a flat panel based X-ray image

acquisition device. This device must be used in conjunction with an operating PC and an X-ray generator. This

device can be used for digitizing and transferring X-ray images for radiological diagnosis. The data transmission

between the Detector and PC can be enabled with a wired (cable) or wireless connection.

In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are

available for download.

LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing

such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to

[email protected].

This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product. This offer is valid to anyone

in receipt of this information.

Product Component

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Detector: 17HK701G

Control Box:

ON CLEANING

AC power cord for Control Box

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Battery Charger:

2 Battery (LBQ7222L)

AC Power adapter for Charger (DA-65J19)

AC Power cord for AC Power adapter

Cable

Recommended Cleaning Chemicals

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Isopropanol 70 %

Ethanol 70 %

Cidex® OPA

Main Cable: Detector and Control Box link cable (Supply DC power, Ethernet data, control signals of X-ray

Generator)

Trigger Cable: X-ray Generator to Control Box, transmit control signal between Detector and X-ray

Generator. (Optional)

0.9 % NaCl solution

LAN Cable: Control Box to PC, exchanges Ethernet data between PC and Detector. (Optional)

How to Use Cleaner

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CD: Owner's Manual,

Regulatory Manual, Inspection Report

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Prior to cleaning, turn off the Detector and remove the power cable.

Soak a soft cloth in a recommended cleaner, then lightly rub the screen with no more than 1 N of force.

The cleaner could cause serious damage if it leaks inside the Detector while cleaning.

Do not use benzene, thinner, acids or alkaline cleaners or other such solvents.

Cleaning guidelines for Detector must only be carried out by medical professionals (doctors or nurses) and

must not be handled by patients.

Basic Accessories

100kg

Detector 1 EA

Battery 2 EA

AC Power cord for AC Power adapter 1 EA

Inspection Report 1 EA

CD (Owner's Manual /

) 1 EA

Main Cable 1 EA

Regulatory Manual 1 EA

AC Power adapter for Charger 1 EA

Charger 1 EA

Control Box 1 EA

AC Power cord for Control Box 1 EA

Optional Accessories

Trigger Cable 1 EA

LAN Cable 1 EA

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Some models may not include additional accessories.

CAUTION

You must use the authorized components as per the specification below. Unauthorized components may cause damage and/or cause the product to malfunction.

Component Standard

LAN Cable

Power Cord

More than CAT5E Standard

US – Approved Medical grade regulation

Others – Approved country safety regulation

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The AC/DC adapters etc. that are being used, with the exception of the upper components, must be supplied by the manufacturer.

PART NAME AND FUNCTION

Detector

Front

Back

100kg

Battery

Side

Power Button: Power on/off switch

(On: press over 1 sec, Off: press over 5 sec)

LED Indicator: Indicating Detector’s status

Connection to Main Cable

LED

LED Color

Green

Status

Battery is more than 30 % charged.

Battery charging status is 10 ~ 30 %.

Battery is less than 10 % charged.

Ethernet/Wireless(Station) connection

Wireless(Station) disconnected

Wireless(AP) connection

Wireless(AP) disconnected

Ethernet disconnected

Orange

Orange Blinking

Green

Green Blinking

White

White Blinking

Off

Battery

Green

Power On

Battery

Green Blinking

Off

Sleep mode

Power Off

LED Indicator

Status

Battery and Charger

Green

Completion of charging

On charging

Orange

Orange Blinking

Error (Connection error, etc)

Battery Remain Indicator

Battery Level

75 ~ 100 %

50 ~ 75 %

25 ~ 50 %

0 ~ 25 %

NOTE

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Battery: Li-ion polymer battery (Charging time - Typ. 4 hours)

Battery pack itself shows the remaining battery percentage.

Battery charger: 3 ports cradle type

LED Indicator: Following LEDs are located to each battery.

Control Box

Power

Ethernet

Ready

Exposure

DXD 1

DXD 2

Ethernet

Sync

AC-IN T4L 250V

No.

LED Indicator

LED Color

Green

Status

Power normal operation

Off

Power off (AC power cord no connection or Power error)

Ethernet normal operation

Green

Green blink

Off

On data communication

Ethernet disconnected

Green

Ready signal from X-ray Generator is active

Ready signal from X-ray Generator is inactive

Power error

Off

Orange blink

Orange

Off

Exposure signal from X-ray Generator is active

Exposure signal from X-ray Generator is inactive

Power error

Orange blink

No.

LED Indicator

Status

Connecting the Control Box and the detector A. This connector supply power (24 V

Connecting the Control Box and the detector B. This connector supply power (24 V

2.1 A) to the detector, transmits X-ray synchronization signals and Ethernet image data.

Control Box supports 2 Detector connection. Usage is, one is for bucky stand, the other is for table(bed). Generally, X-ray room of hospital installs 2 detectors, bucky stand and table

type, it's for more convenient and efficient working environment. These 2 detectors are not operated simultaneously, control box selects the operating detector by AWS command.

Connects AC power cord

Ethernet port to transmit image/command between the detector and PC

This is to synchronize the detector and X-ray Generator

Control box power fuses are 4A, 250V to Type T fuse.

Power rating: T4L 250V

ASSEMBLING BATTERY

Check the battery mounting hole direction.

Insert into the hole on the side with the indicator.

Press the opposite side to secure the battery indicator.

REMOVING BATTERY

Push the battery lock button in the direction of the picture.

Remove the battery by lifting it in the direction of the picture.

Category

Specifications

Model

17HK701G

Amorphous Silicon TFT

Sensor Type

Rating

24 V

2.1 A

Scintillator Type

Total Pixel Matrix

Total Pixel Area

Pixel Pitch

CsI:TI

Applied part

Type: BF

3072 x 3072 pixels

430.08 mm x 430.08 mm

140 um

Location: The front side of the detector (Effective area only)

Effective Pixel Matrix

A/D Conversion

Data transmission

3060 x 3060 pixels

16 bit

NOTE

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Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.

Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and

construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

Recommended Maximum operable distance: 2 m (6.5 ft) (From the Access Point)

Wireless antennas: The module adopts the latest 802.11ac technology. The transmitter of the module is

Wireless module: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac USB2.0 module is implemented. It supports 2T2R (2 transmit 2 receive)

MIMO technology, which delivers throughput up to 300 Mbps.

Images can be saved by the X-ray generator while the power of the detector is turned on without connecting

to a PC. To produce images, X-ray is irradiated at intervals of more than 10 seconds. Check and load the saved

images from LG Acquisition Workstation Software.

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wireless LAN Standard, 150 Mbps

Wired Gigabit Ethernet Standard, 500 Mbps

Typ. 8 Sec (Wired)

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Cycle time

Typ. 11 Sec (Wireless)

Image Transmission

Typ. 2 Sec (Wired)

Typ. 2.5 Sec (Wireless)

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Image Storage

Energy Range

MTF

Stores up to 200 images

40 kVP ~ 150 kVp

Typ. 89 % at 0.5 lp/mm

Detector has been tested with below table’s X-ray condition. This table is only for reference. The legally certified

radiologist expert should control X-ray dose.

GRID

Item

Recommended Specification

100 cm / 130 cm / 150 cm / 180 cm

(39.3 inch / 51.1 inch / 59 inch / 70.8 inch)

Adult

SID (Inch / Cm)

Tube Voltage (KV) Tube Current (mA) Tube Current x Time

(mAs)

SID

Chest P-A

72 inch / 182.8 cm 120 KV

72 inch / 182.8 cm 70 KV

40 inch / 101.6 cm 75 KV

40 inch / 101.6 cm 70 KV

40 inch / 101.6 cm 55 KV

40 inch / 101.6 cm 70 KV

40 inch / 101.6 cm 58 KV

40 inch / 101.6 cm 59 KV

40 inch / 101.6 cm 58 KV

250 mA

200 mA

320 mA

100 mA

200 mA

100 mA

2.5 mAs

10 mAs

20 mAs

10 mAs

16 mAs

2.5 mAs

3.2 mAs

6.4 mAs

2.5 mAs

3.2 mAs

6.4 mAs

Size

460 x 460 mm

(18.1 x 18.1 inch)

10 : 1

C-spine LAT

L-spine A-P

Abdomen A-P

Pelvic A-P

Wrist A-P

Ratio

Frequency

Inter Spacer

215 Line / Inch

Elbow A-P

Shoulder AP

Foot A-P

Battery

Item

Specification

Ankle A-P

Knee A-P

Model

Size (Width x Height x Depth)

204.6 x 110.5 x 7.8 mm

(8.0 x 4.3 x 0.3 inch)

Regarding paediatric dosage, it should be much less than for an adult. The certified radiologist should pay

special attention to paediatric X-ray dosage levels.

Weight

Typ. 0.24 kg (0.5 lbs)

Output Nominal voltage

Operation Temp

Charging time

Typ. 7.5 V

10 °C (50 °F) ~ 35 °C (95 °F)

4 hours (standard) when charging with the Detector.

3 hours (standard) when charging two batteries with the charger.

Typ. 4000 mAh, Min. 3850 mAh

Typ. 240 shots/6 hours

Capacity

Battery performance

Min. 160 shots/4 hours (Cycle time 90 Sec, with Full charged battery)

Battery Charger

Control Box

Item

Specification

Item

Specification

Model

Size

125.0 x 90.0 x 255.0 mm

(4.9 x 3.5 x 10.0 inch)

Typ. 0.9 kg (1.9 lbs)

Size (Width x Height x

Depth)

125.0 x 109.8 x 255.0 mm

(4.9 x 4.3 x 10.0 inch)

Typ. 1.3 kg (2.8 lbs)

(Width x Height x Depth)

Weight

Input

19 V

3.42 A

AC 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz, 1.4-0.7 A

Output Nominal voltage

8.7 V

Output

24 V

2.1 A, Trigger signals, Ethernet data for Detector A.

2.1 A, Trigger signals, Ethernet data for Detector B.

Battery Charger Adapter

Control Box supports 2 Detector connection.

Item

Model

Manufacturer

Spec

Usage is, one is for Bucky stand, the other is for table (bed).

Generally, X-ray room of hospital installs 2 Detectors, Bucky stand and table

type, it's far more convenient and efficient working environment.

These 2 Detectors are not operated simultaneously, control box selects the

operating Detector by AWS command.

Asian Power Devices Inc. (APD)

134.0 x 59.8 x 31 mm

(5.2 x 2.3 x 1.2 inch)

Size (Width x Height x Depth)

Weight

Typ. 0.3 kg (0.6 lbs)

Input

Output

AC 100-240 V~ 50-60 Hz, 1.5 A-0.7 A

Transmission image/command between the Detector and PC.

19 V

3.42 A

Classification by protection type against Class equipment

Electric Shock

Transmission control signals between the Detector and X-ray Generator.

Cable length

1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Cables

Item

Length

Qty

Main Cable

7 m (22.9 ft)

LAN cable (optional)

10 m (32.8 ft)

1.5 m (4.9 ft)

15 m (49.2 ft)

Power cord (110 V or 220 V)

Trigger Cable (Optional)

Wireless module (LGSWFAC73) Specifications

Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac)

Frequency Range

Output power (Max.)

2400 to 2483.5 MHz

5150 to 5725 MHz

5725 to 5850 MHz

17.4 dBm

17.8 dBm

15.6 dBm

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As band channels can vary per country, the user cannot change or adjust the operating frequency. This

product is configured for the regional frequency table.

FCC ID: BEJLGSWFAC73 / IC: 2703H-LGSWFAC73

Dimension

Detector

Unit: mm (inch)

Front

Side

15.6 (0.6)

460.0 (18.1)

100kg

460.0 (18.1)

Control Box

Unit: mm (inch)

Front

Side

125.0 (4.9)

255 (10.0)

Power

Ethernet

Ready

Exposure

109.8 (4.3)

Battery

Unit: mm (inch)

Front

Side

204.6 (8.0)

7.8 (0.3)

110.5 (4.3)

Battery Charger

Unit: mm (inch)

Front

Side

125.0 (4.9)

255.0 (10.0)

90.0 (3.5)

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT

CALIBRATION SOFTWARE INSTALL

PC System requirement

How to install

Run the

installation file. Once the installation file has been executed, follow the

PC Specification

installation instructions on the screen.

CPU

Intel i5

Memory

Disk capacity

Network card

4 GB

How to delete

At least 10 GB ~ 500 GB recommended

Dual Ethernet 100/1000 Mbps

Windows 7/8.1/10 (32bit, 64bit)

Min. Resolution 1280 x 720

Cisco models recommended (e.g. Linksys EA9200)

You can delete the

in the following ways:

Deleting from the Control Panel

Monitor

Select Control Panel from the Start menu.

Select Programs and Features in Control Panel.

Select the [LG DXD Calibration] on the lists.

When the program installation and deletion screen appears on the screen, select the [Delete] button.

Follow the deletion instructions on the screen and click the [Next] button to proceed.

Deleting with the installation file

Run the

installation file, then follow the deletion instructions on the screen.

NOTE

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When using the installation file to delete the program, the installation file must be the same version as the

current software.

Network Connection Mode

CONNECTION TYPES

When the Detector is booted, either the wired mode or wireless mode is automatically set depending on

whether or not the Main Cable is connected.

Connection of X-ray Generator - Detector

Power on after connecting the Main Cable: wired mode.

Power on after removing the Main Cable: wireless mode.

Removing the cable in the wired mode: switch to the wireless mode.

Connecting the cable in the wireless mode: maintain the wireless mode (charging).

Select Trigger Mode in accordance with the acquisition method.

Auto Mode: Detector detects the image obtained after the X-ray.

Manual Mode: Detector acquires image by pressing Generator exposure switch.

Connection of Detector - PC

Mode

Generator - Detector

Auto Mode

Detector - PC

Wired Mode

Case 1

Case 2

Case 3

Case 4

The connection mode used between the Detector and PC.

Auto Mode

Wireless Mode

Wired Mode

Wired Mode: The wired connection between the Detector and a PC through the Control Box.

Wireless mode: The wireless connection between the Detector and a PC through a wireless AP.

Manual Mode

Wireless Mode

Trigger Cable

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Trigger Cable is connected between control box and X-ray Generator, and used only for manual mode, not auto mode.

DXD

Ethernet

Sync

AC-IN T4L 250V

Labeling of pins

X-ray Generator

NC: No Connection

No.

Labeling of pins color

Description

Red

Power: X-ray Generator Supply Voltage (DC 12V ~24V)

Expose signal from Generator to Control Box

Cancel REQ Ground

Use

Brown

Blue

Orange

Yellow

Green

Black

Gray

Prepare Acknowledge signal from Control Box to Generator

Expose Acknowledge signal from Control Box to Generator

Prepare signal from Generator to Control Box

Cancel request VCC

Use

Prepare Acknowledge Ground

Violet

Ground of Signals

Use

NOTE

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Connection of trigger cable and X-ray generator is to be performed by qualified personnel. The description of each pin is in the common language for this industry.

Block diagram of Trigger Cable connection

X-ray Generator

Control Box

VCC

DC 12-24 V

PREP_REQ

EXP_REQ

PREPARE

EXPOSE

Control Box

X-ray Generator

VCC

EXP_ACK

EXP_ACK_COM

EXPOSE

EXP_REQ

EXP_ACK

Detector and PC (Wired mode)

Auto Mode

Manual Mode

Detector

100kg

Main Cable

Control Box

LAN cable

Object

Power Cord

(AC 100-240 V~)

Object

X-ray Switch

Power Cord

(AC 100-240 V~)

X-ray Switch

Trigger

cable

X-ray Generator

Interface

X-ray Generator

Interface

X-ray

Generator

X-ray

Generator

Connecting cable

Main Cable: Connects between Control Box and Detector.

2 Detectors can be connected, in case of 1 Detector, connection of any port is acceptable.

Trigger Cable: Connects between control box and Generator. In case of auto

mode, this connection is not necessary.

DXD 1

DXD 2

LAN Cable: Connects between Control Box and PC.

AC power cord connection.

Ethernet

Sync

AC Switch: This switch is for AC On/Off switching. Mark : AC On / Mark : AC Off

AC-IN T4L 250V

Connect - Wired Connection

Use the LAN cable to connect a PC to the Control Box and connect the Detector to the Control Box with the Main Cable.

Follow the steps below to set up the PC.

Launch the [Network and Sharing Center] and click [Change adapter settings].

Right-click Local Area Connection, and click [Properties].

Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)], and then click [Properties] to set the IP address as follows:

IP address: Input anyone from 10.10.10.2 to 10.10.10.254

However, IP 10.10.10.100 is not allowed, because Detector IP is set to 10.10.10.100 in factory.

[Subnet Mask]: 255.255.255.0.

[Default Gateway]: 10.10.10.1.

DNS setting is not needed.

Run the LG DXD Calibration program. Go to

> [DXD] > [Connection & File Save], enter DXD IP (10.10.10.100), then run the [Ping] to check the connection.

Setting

If following screen is pop-up after [Ping] click, connection is successful, everything for system operation is ready.

Detector and PC (Wireless mode)

Auto Mode

1. Station mode (for the use of external AP)

2. AP mode (for the use of detector internal AP)

Detector

100kg

LAN cable

Object

X-ray Switch

Object

X-ray Switch

X-ray Generator

Interface

X-ray Generator

Interface

X-ray

Generator

NOTE

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Please install the AP and Detector as near as possible without obstacles in between them.

Making connections-Wireless connection

Manual Mode

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The Default Wireless Settings as below.

Station mode (connection via external AP)

Detector

100kg

SSID: LGEDXD

Password: @lgedxd2000

Main Cable

LAN cable

Control Box

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AP mode (connection via detector AP)

LAN cable

SSID: LGEDXD_SOFTAP

Password: @lgedxd2000

It is possible to change the Wireless Settings using

Please see " Wireless AP configuration" for details.

Object

X-ray Switch

Power Cord

(AC 100-240 V~)

Please reboot the Detector after removing the Main Cable on Detector. (When the power is turned on after

removing the main cable: The device switches to wireless mode. The device initially starts in station mode.

If the user changes to station mode or AP mode, the device operates in the changed mode. )

The wireless mode changes when the power button is pressed for about 1 second after rebooting with the

main cable removed.

Trigger

cable

X-ray Generator

Interface

X-ray

Generator

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The Connection method as below.

Station mode

PC settings and connection with Detector are same with wired Connection.

AP mode

- Enter [Wi-Fi] under PC Settings, and enter [Show available networks].

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Attempts are made to connect after checking the DXD wireless AP SSID, which is shown as the research

result (the initial value is LGEDXD_SOFTAP). Enter the password (the initial password is @lgedxd2000) to

connect.

NOTE

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Tip: Refer to Wireless AP Set Up Guide

Supplement. Wireless Access Point Setup Guide (Model: Cisco Linksys EA9200)

SOFTWARE MANUAL

17HK701G-W

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CONTENTS

CALIBRATION SOFTWARE........................................ 3

OPERATION ......................................................... 14

SERVICE MANUAL ................................................ 41

MAINTENANCE .................................................... 51

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 52

PROGRAM NOT LAUNCHED DUE TO ACCESS

PRIVILEGE ISSUES................................................ 54

TROUBLESHOOTING FIREWALL ISSUES ................... 55

WIRELESS ........................................................... 58

CALIBRATION SOFTWARE

When acquiring images from the detector, calibration is essential to obtain images of high quality.

enables you to create and check the necessary values for the calibration.

NOTE

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It is recommended to perform a calibration once per month for the following three months after the purchase, and then once every six month to ensure the quality of images.

It is also recommended to turn on the detector for 15 minutes before the Calibration.

The default values set in can be changed depending on the actual conditions of use.

Security

cannot be used independently without being connected to the detector. The software cannot perform all actions, including moving to another menu and confirming settings, without the actual

connection. In addition, even if the software is connected to the detector, cannot be performed before the initial date of the product installation is registered.

The features of the

include (Settings), [Calibration], [User BPM], [Validation] and [EI].

Settings

include [DXD] settings, [Calibration SW] settings and [Firmware Update].

[DXD]: Configures the settings required to obtain calibration images and detector settings.

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NOTE

•

Detailed explanations of each icon is explained on the back page.

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[Calibration SW]: Configures the settings required for to

algorithms.

NOTE

Detailed explanations of each icon is explained on the back page.

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[Firmware Update]: Checks the firmware version of the detector or performs the firmware update. You can update firmware by this menu.

Calibration

[Calibration] involves the following procedures.

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Dark Image and Bright Image are obtained from the detector.

- [Dark Image(s)]: An image obtained without generating X-rays.

- [Bright Image(s)]: An image obtained by generating X-rays without a phantom or any other object on the detector.

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Generate [Avgdark.raw], [Offset.raw], [Gain.raw], [BPM.raw]: Used for Corrected Image calculations.

- Corrected Image: An image generated by applying calibration results to a raw image.

Creates a Bad Pixel Map. Uses the surrounding pixel values to calibrate the bad pixel values.

NOTE

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This page has a brief explanation, a detailed one can be found at the end of this document.

User BPM

Enables users to manually make changes in the [Bad Pixel Map] (BPM.raw) created from [Calibration].

NOTE

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This page has a brief explanation, a detailed one can be found at the end of this document.

Validation

This is used to validate the final image by applying [Calibration] results to the image.

NOTE

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This page has a brief explanation, a detailed one can be found at the end of this document.

EI (Exposure Index)

This calculates and saves median output value per input dose as a linear expression and a table.

NOTE

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This page has a brief explanation, a detailed one can be found at the end of this document.

Image Functions

Image Viewer

[Histogram]

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[Calibration], [User BPM], [Validation] and [EI] menu have an image viewer to show the images

acquired.

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Shows the [Histogram] of the image acquired.

[Window] / [Level] are used to adjust Histogram to help reading the image.

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When creating or clicking an image, the image is loaded and shown in the viewer.

[Histogram] controls [Window] / [Level] with the <> buttons and the scroll bar under the Histogram

graph.

Information about the image will be shown in the areas below.

- [Image Loaded]: displays whether the image is loaded in the image area or not.

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When the [Reset] button is clicked, it resets to the default values.

* When the image is loaded: [Image Loaded]

* When the image is not loaded: [Image not Loaded]

- [Min]: The minimum pixel value in the image area.

- [Max]: The maximum pixel value in the image area.

- [Med]: The median value of the image.

- [Mean]: The mean value of the image.

- [Std]: The standard deviation of the image.

- [Bad Pixel Count]: The number of Bad Pixels.

Reference Point

A reference point can be set by clicking on any location in the image viewer, and the coordinates and

pixel values for the reference point will be shown on the top. You can also move the reference point by

manually entering the x and y values.

- Only numbers can be entered for a reference point.

[BPM Analysis]

= N, = M: Representation of pixel values in (x, y) in bits.

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Shows the result of the analysis of the Bad Line and Bad Pixel Class based on the [Bad Pixel Map] after

the Calibration.

- %: The rate of the image displayed in the image area against the entire image.

- (W x H): The size of the entire image.

[Navigator]

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[Navigator] shows the entire area of the image acquired and also indicates the enlarged or reduced

area.

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[Navigator] has a red box that indicates the area shown in the image viewer.

[Navigator] moves the red box to wherever you click, and the selected area appears in the image viewer.

Log

Shows necessary information for users to understand the process to perform

Consists of [Date], [Time], [Type] and [Details], and the data will be saved in a log file.

OPERATION

Launching Program

•

Double-click the executable file installed on the PC to launch

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When launching it for the first time, you will be directed to the Settings screen.

IP Address Check and Ping Test

•

The detector has a default IP address.

If the IP address of the detector is changed, a new IP address must be entered in the detector IP in the Calibration tool.

After completing the IP Address and [Timeout] settings, click the [Ping] button to run a [Ping Test]. A pop-up message appears when the [Ping Test] is successful.

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If the [Ping Test] fails, a pop-up appears as shown below. If this pop-up appears, check your PC network settings, detector-to-PC connection, status of the detector, status of the Control Box, and IP address, and run

the [Ping Test] again.

Save Location Check

stores images acquired, logs, result files, and factory Calibration results in the specified location.

This location can be changed from [Save Location].

Click the [Apply] button to create a folder in the specified location.

Apply

After completing the [Ping Test] and [Save Location] check, click the [Apply] button to perform the following tasks.

Automatically create necessary folders under the specified folder in the [Save Location].

Load and save the factory Calibration results from the detector.

Load the detector settings.

Custom folder

Auto-create a serial number folder

(Created when completing Apply)

Creating a date-time folder

[Avgdark.raw]

[Gain.raw]

[Offset.raw]

[BPM.raw]

EI result

(Created when the [Calibration] button is clicked)

Condition: create a folder when there is no folder with the

same serial number in the specified folder

(the applied date-time folder is created when an EI is

performed)

History file

Log

Log file (connection logs, etc.)

Bright image

Dark image

Image

User BPM image

Validation image

EI image

Raw image

Factory Calibration

[Avgdark.raw]

[Gain.raw]

(Created when there is no folder or file upon the completion

of Apply or if the file is abnormally small in size)

[Offset.raw]

[BPM.raw]

Display the network status of the detector once the Apply process is completed.

[Current Status]: [Wired] connection. / [Wireless] connection. (Available only with a wireless model)

NOTE

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You must complete the Apply process before moving to another menu. ([Calibration], [User BPM], [Validation], and [EI])

Checking and Changing Detector Settings

During the Apply process, the current settings of the detector will be loaded on the setting screen as shown below.

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[Detector Parameters]: Settings used when acquiring an image from the detector.

Click the [Save] button to apply the settings entered.

Details of the settings are as follows:

- [Trigger Mode]: Set the [Trigger Mode].

* [Auto]: Enable the Auto Exposure Detection feature.

* [Manual]: Disable the Auto Exposure Detection feature.

- [Sensitivity]: Sensitivity of the panel.

- [Window Time]: Set the time to read the data after the X-ray exposure. (Unit: 100 ms, when you enter

5, the time is set to 500 ms)

- [Frame Width] / [Frame Height]: Number of pixels in the detector.

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The operations of each button are as follows:

- [Save]: Apply the changed settings.

- [Reset]: Load the factory settings.

- [Cancel]: Load the last saved settings.

Checking and Changing

Click the [Calibration SW] tab to update [Calibration Parameters].

[Calibration Parameters]

Settings

These parameters are the settings used in the Calibration process. These settings can be adjusted according to the actual operating environment.

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Details of the settings are as follows:

- [Target Gain]: Gain in the algorithm.

[Image Edit]

These settings are used in the image viewer.

- [Gain Margin]: Set as a Bad Pixel if it exceeds the [Gain Margin].

- [Offset Margin]: Set as a Bad Pixel if it exceeds the [Offset Margin].

- [Std Margin]: Set as a Bad Pixel if it exceeds the [Std Margin].

- [Ref sat value]: The maximum pixel value that can be displayed.

- [Surr Margin]: Set as a Bad Pixel if the difference between the reference pixel value and the

surrounding pixel value is greater than the [Surr Margin] in the corrected Bright image.

- [Cut Edge]: Display the pixel values to cut off from the frame image (top/bottom/left/right). After

acquiring an image through [Validation] or [EI], display the image data shown in the

image viewer as a line.

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[Rotation]: Set the rotation angle of the image. ([0˚], [90˚], [180˚], and [270˚])

[Flip]: Set whether to rotate the image shown in the image viewer. ([None], [Horizontal], and [Vertical])

[Invert]: Reverse the image data shown in the image viewer.

Click the [Save] button to apply the settings entered.

The operations of each button are as follows:

- [Save]: Apply the changed values.

- [Reset]: Load the factory values.

- [Cancel]: Load the last saved values.

- [Exit]: Returns to the last screen.

NOTE

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You must complete the Apply process before proceeding with the next step.

Calibration

When all settings are completed, click the [Calibration] tab to go to the [Calibration] menu.

NOTE

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All settings must be complete before entering into the tab.

Enter into the [Calibration] menu

[Calibration]

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Click the [Calibration] menu to enter.

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[Calibration] is performed in this menu.

- Dark Image: 4 images (minimum)

- Bright Image: 5 images (minimum), 10 images (maximum)

Acquire a Dark Image

When [Calibration] is performed, the standard pixel values of a bright image are as follows.

- For Calibration Software version 3.00.16 or lower

Bright images are acquired within the pixel range of 1500 – 15000. (Examples of acquisition points in

case of 10 images: 1500, 1700, 2200, 2500, 3300, 4000, 5000, 6500, 8500, 10500, 15000)

- For Calibration Software version 3.00.16 and higher

Bright images are acquired with a pixel value close to 6000 when the tube voltage is 60 kv - 70 kv.

(The acceptable range is -10 % - 20 % for a pixel range of 5400 - 7200. Images outside this range are

not included.)

Acquire a Dark Image needed for the [Calibration].

- When Dark Image is acquired, images increase, and the file is saved in the image folder specified in

- The median value of the image is displayed next to the image file name.

- Compare multiple images and remove any faulty image by right-clicking the image.

- When deleting a file, the file list and saved file are also deleted.

Acquire a Bright Image

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The result of the [Calibration] will be saved in a folder created based on the date and time of performing

[Calibration].

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Acquire a Bright Image needed for the [Calibration].

- When Bright Image is acquired, images increase, and the file is saved in the image folder specified

When the [Calibration] is completed, [BPM Analysis] will be updated.

- The median value of the image is displayed next to the image file name.

- Compare multiple images and remove any faulty image by right-clicking the image.

- When deleting a file, the file list and saved file are also deleted.

NOTE

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When running more than 5 [Calibration], the sixth [Calibration] is saved after the first [Calibration] is

automatically deleted.

NOTE

If you wish to make a backup, copy the folder containing the result and paste in another location.

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Up to 10 Dark Image and Bright Image each can be saved. When the number of images exceeds 10, the

oldest image will be deleted first.

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For a bright image, X-ray must be irradiated during image acquisition.

Images are acquired automatically in Calibration Software Version 3.00.16 and higher. Four images

are acquired automatically among dark images and ten images among bright images. For Calibration

Software version 3.00.16 or lower, you must select the [Acquisition] button whenever acquiring an

image.

[History]

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You can load the result of the [Calibration] performed previously. Click the [Open] button to open the file.

NOTE

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You only need to select one file to load all relevant files. (select one from [Avgdark.raw], [Offset.raw], [Gain.raw], and [BPM.raw] to load all four files)

If an error occurs while loading the files, the following pop-up appears. When the following pop-up appears, check the file size, location, file name and access privilege to the folder and try again.

How to acquire Bright image with X-Ray shot. This procedure is also applied for pediatric patient.

X-ray Generator connection is explained in this manual.

Click the [Acquisition] button next to [Bright Image(s)] text.

To implement X-ray shot. Calibration SW will wait for a X-Ray acknowledgement signal from DXD and it will display a waiting sign.

Acquired bright image is displayed in list view, please check its name and median value. Actual file is saved Image folder in the workspace.

NOTE

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These acquisition steps are all same to [User BPM], [Validation] and EI Image acquisition.

[Calibration SW] support Window level adjustment, but does not support other image post-processing function.

The process of obtaining the image for paediatric patients is same with other patients.

User BPM

Use this menu to manually edit the [Bad Pixel Map] created from the [Calibration].

NOTE

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You can skip the [User BPM] process and proceed with the [Validation] process.

Enter into the [User BPM] menu

[Pixel View]

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Click the [User BPM] menu to enter.

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Check the pixel values in the [Pixel View].

- Pixel values from the center of the image viewer are provided in the [Pixel View].

- Here, minimum value, maximum value, and possible Bad Pixel are shown as follows:

The [User BPM] requires image acquisition because it visually examines the image to which the result of

the [Calibration] is applied.

* Minimum value: Shown in blue numbers.

* Maximum value: Shown in red numbers.

* Possible Bad Pixel: Shown in the gray background.

NOTE

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The following pop-up appears when entering into the menu without completing the [Calibration].

- The window size of [Pixel View] can be changed using the

icon. The

icon appears when

hovering the mouse over the border between the [Pixel View] and the image viewer.

Check the History file

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Check if the [History] name created from the [Calibration] matches the name shown in the current

[History] window.

Apply the selected History file and carry out the [User BPM] process.

Acquire Images

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Click the [Acquisition] button and acquire a Bright Image. The image name will be shown in the

[Image(s)] list.

The information about the image will be shown below the image view.

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Set additional bad pixels in [Pixel View]

- Double click a pixel in the [Pixel View] to set the pixel as a bad pixel. Double-click the same pixel

specified as a bad pixel again to cancel the selection.

- If a pixel is set as a bad pixel, the value will be updated in the [BPM Analysis]. The specified bad pixel

will be replaced with the calibrated pixel value.

Assigning a Bad Lines in Pixel View

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When specifying Bad Pixel, it is a function to specify line unit instead of pixel unit.

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After checking the check box in the vertical or horizontal direction, double-click the pixel in [Pixel View]

to specify the line in the specified direction.

Save the final [User BPM].

- If you specify a line from point 1522 to point 2600, select the [Apply] button after entering a value to

assign the line as a Bad Line.

- When entering into another menu, the result file will be saved.

- A pop-up message appears asking to select whether to save the file when leaving the current menu

and entering into another one.

- When saved, one [History] is added and the [BPM.raw] file is updated and saved.

Bad Pixel Map upload function

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The newly modified Bad pixel map can be uploaded to the detector for use in future calibration.

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Press the [Bad Pixel Map Upload] button when you select some of the generated map files (BPM.raw, AvgDark.raw, Offset.raw, Gain.raw), upload them.

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If the upload is successful, it can be confirmed through the Log.

NOTE

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[Bad Pixel Map] When uploading, delete the map of the existing Factory Calibration folder. In order to preserve it, it must be done after backup in separate path.

[Bad Pixel Map] When selecting a file to upload for upload, all four [Bad Pixel Map] files must be in the path. ([BPM.raw], [AvgDark.raw], [Offset.raw], [Gain.raw])

Validation

This menu enables users to visually check the [Calibration] result after completing the [Calibration].

Enter into the [Validation] menu

Apply or Do Not Apply the Calibration Result

- You can decide whether to apply each of the Calibration results ([Dark Average Map], [Offset Map],

[Gain Map], [Bad Pixel Map]) to the image acquired.

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Click the [Validation] menu to enter.

: Apply

NOTE

: Do Not Apply

The following pop-up appears when entering into the menu without completing the [Calibration].

NOTE

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When the first image is acquired and loaded, all results are set to

When no image is acquired, the button is disabled.

Check the History file

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Check if the [History] name created from the [Calibration] matches the name shown in the current

[History] window.

Acquire Images

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Click the [Acquisition] button and acquire a Bright Image. The image name will be shown in the

[Image(s)] list.

The information about the image will be shown below the image view.

EI (Exposure Index)

The output median value based on the input Dose is calculated with a linear expression and in a table before being stored.

Enter into the [EI] menu

[Measure & Save]

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Click the [EI] menu to enter.

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Once image acquisition and dose value input are completed, click the [Measure & Save] button to save

the result value and show a pop-up message as follows:

NOTE

The following pop-up appears when entering into the menu without completing the [Calibration].

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The EI result file will be saved in the same location as the Calibration result file.

(e.g.

(date-

time) heuser: the user's name)

NOTE

Check the History file

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Repeating [Measure & Save] will update the result file.

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Check if the [History] name created from the [Calibration] matches the name shown in the current

[History] window.

The following pop-up appears when the minimum requirement (3 images) is not met.

Acquire Images

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Click the [Acquisition] button and acquire a Bright Image. The image name will be shown in the

[Image(s)] list.

The information about the image will be shown below the image view.

Enter Dose Values

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The Dose values must be entered in the Dose field when X-ray irradiation is performed. (Unit: uGy)

The EI value will be calculated based on the data entered.

Dose values must be entered in numbers only. Texts will not be accepted by default.

Exit

Click the (Exit) button to close

Click the [Yes] button to close, or the [No] button to return to the last screen shown before the Exit button is clicked.

CAUTION

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Dark & Bright images will be deleted except Validation & raw images.

About

Click the [About] button in Settings to show a pop-up displaying the information about the application.

This pop-up provides the information about the application.

General Pop-Up

General pop-ups available in

are explained below.

Cancelling Image Acquisition

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If you click the [Acquisition] button to acquire each image, the [Acquisition] button switches to the

[Cancel] button during the acquisition process.

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Once all the images are acquired, click the [Acquisition] button to return.

Clicking the [Cancel] button while an image is being acquired will cancel the acquisition.

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The following pop-up appears when [Cancel] is successfully completed.

Image Acquisition Failed

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If the image acquisition fails, the following pop-up message appears. Check the status of the network

and detector and try again.

SERVICE MANUAL

Setting IP address of Detector

Launch "Launching Program"> "IP Address Check and Ping Test"> "Save Location Check"> "Apply" in order.

Click the [Change DXD IP] button.

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When a pop-up appears, change the settings and click the [Apply] button.

Start changing the IP address by selecting the [Apply] button.

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Check the result and re-boot the detector.

A pop-up appears to with the following message whether the IP address is changed or not.

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Once the IP address is changed, re-boot the detector to complete applying the changes to the IP.

Click the [OK] button to automatically re-boot the detector.

The detector will be disconnected during the re-boot process. Make sure to perform the [Connection &

File Save] process again.

Wireless AP configuration

When the detector is connected wirelessly, AP information must be saved in the detector.

For station mode, enter the information of the external AP trying to access the detector. For AP mode, enter the information about the detector's AP.

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Default value of detector

- SSID: LGEDXD

- Password: @lgedxd2000

In station mode, the detector attempts to connect to the AP when the detector is rebooted after the AP information is saved in the detector. In AP mode, the detector uses its own AP, utilising the AP information saved

on the user PC. You can see the saved AP information by using the web monitoring function.

Launch "Launching Program"> "IP Address Check and Ping Test"> "Save Location Check"> "Apply" in order.

After checking that wireless settings are enabled on the PC, click the [Wireless Setup] button.

- If a pop-up appears, enter your [SSID] and [Password], then click [Apply].

Check results.

- The following pop-up windows appear, depending on the result.

<Pop-up Window for Successful Configuration>

<Pop-up Window for Failed Configuration>

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Check the [Wi-Fi (DXD -> AP)] checkbox and enter the setting to use station mode.

Check the [DXD AP] checkbox and enter the setting to use AP mode. The AP mode supports up to 11

channels (1-11) for the 2.4 GHz frequency. For the 5 GHz frequency, it only supports one channel.

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SSID can appear garbled, question marks, boxes, and others because of encoding or compatibly.

Updating Detector Firmware

Use this menu to check and update the firmware version of the detector.

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Check the result.

- The following pop-up appears when the update is completed.

Select the [Firmware Update] tab.

Check the current firmware version.

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The current firmware version of the detector is indicated, and the version appears when a PC is

connected to the detector.

Select the firmware file to update.

Click [Open] to launch a file explorer. Select the file to update to perform a check to validate the selected

file.

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If it is a correct firmware file, its name will be shown in the [Firmware File].

If an incorrect file is selected, the following pop-up appears.

[Factory Reset]

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Clicking the button will reset all the DXD settings.

Update the file.

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Select the file and click the [Update] button to start updating the firmware.

The progress will be indicated in the [Firmware Update].

CAUTION

Do not remove the power cable until the update is completed. If the detector is turned off while the

update is in progress, it may not work properly.

CAUTION

Saving Installation Date

The first Calibration date can be saved in the detector.

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Please be careful to select the feature because this feature can be only saved once per detector and

cannot be edited.

Launch "Launching Program"> "IP Address Check and Ping Test"> "Save Location Check"> "Apply"

in order.

You must proceed when using the detector for the first time. Otherwise, you will not be able to enter

the menu.

Select the > [DXD] tabs.

Check the installation date and choose the date format to be displayed.

Select the [Yes] button in the pop-up to store the information in the detector and disable the

[Register] button.

- YYYY: Year

- MM: Month

- DD: Day

NOTE

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The date will be loaded based on the date and time set in the PC that runs the program.

Select the [Register] button to open a pop-up. The installation date can be checked using the Web

Monitoring feature.

Setting Power Options

The [Power Options] can be saved in the detector.

Launch "Launching Program"> "IP Address Check and Ping Test"> "Save Location Check"> "Apply" in order.

Select the > [DXD] tabs.

Select the option in [Auto Sleep] and [Auto Power-Off].

Click the [Save] button to save the [Power Options] in the detector.

NOTE

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Only the above settings will be saved in

The detector enters into Standby mode when there is no communication for a set period of time.

The detector does not enter into Standby mode while

This feature is enabled in a wireless model only.

is running (i.e., starting from Apply to the point the program ends).

Web Monitoring

This feature allows users to check internal information such as shipping date, installation date, software version, etc. of the detector using a web browser.

Internal Information