How to use this Program

This is a short description for all functions that are accessible over the main menu.

Detailed information on the functions can be found in each dialog. The goal and all preconditions for carrying out the function are displayed, an additional help window can be opened by pressing F1.

In case of communication problems (e.g. after an aborted firmware update) it is recommended to restart both, the generator and AGenT.

The main menu consists of seven items: File, Configuration, Program, Adjustment, Acceptance, Options and Help. Please note that the items might vary depending on which generator is connected. Here are descriptions for all of them.

Eleva

File

Customer Data: Dialog to insert or to update customer data. This data will be appended to all log files.

Reconnect: Reconnect AGenT with the generator. Try this, if there is no communication with the generator.

Exit: Exit AGenT.

Configuration

Programming Data: The actual configuration data of the generator is displayed and can be changed.

Update Generator Firmware: Update generator firmware to a new version (file name must be update.csd!).

Adjustment

Conditioning: Used for tube conditioning of tube 1 and 2; tube 3 is not used yet.

Adaptation: Carry out IE and boost adaptation of tubes 1 and 2; tube 3 is not used yet.

Yield: Display and change yield values of the generator, Allura only one tube, Eleva two tube (tube 3 is not used yet).

Amplimat: Carry out amplimat adjustment, 5 different FSC combinations, 4 different chambers.

EDL Factor: Display and change EDL correction factor for the generator.

Options

COM Port: Dialog to select the used COM port.

Fixed baud rate: Force AGenT not to change the baud rate (9600 Baud) during communication with the generator. This option should normally be disabled. It is recommended to enable this option when AGenT is connected for remote service via the switchbox. Please note that this will significantly slow down the data transfer. Thus, when downloading software or reading error logfiles, connect the service PC directly to the generator, EZ-X200 (service).

TDL trace messages: Trace messages sent by the generator will be appended or overwritten to the file tdltrace.txt in the AGenT directory.

Help

Help: Short overview of all functions that can be accessed via the main menu.

About AGenT: Display AGenT version number and PTS version number.

Allura

File

Customer Data: Dialog to insert or to update customer data. This data will be appended to all log files.

Reconnect: Reconnect AGenT with the generator. Try this, if there is no communication with the generator.

Exit: Exit AGenT.

Configuration

Programming Data: The actual configuration data of the generator is displayed and can be changed.

Cont. Fluoro Curve: Display and change one of the three available fluoroscopy curves.

Update Generator Firmware: Update generator firmware to a new version (file name must be update.csd!).

Adjustment

Yield: Display and change yield values of the generator, Allura only one tube, Eleva two tube (tube 3 is not used yet).

EDL Factor: Display and change EDL correction factor for the generator.

Cont. Fluoro Manual Mode: Set kV and mA values manually for contiuous fluoroscopy.

Options

COM Port: Dialog to select the used COM port.

Fixed baud rate: Force AGenT not to change the baud rate (9600 Baud) during communication with the generator. This option should normally be disabled. It is recommended to enable this option when AGenT is connected for remote service via the switchbox. Please note that this will significantly slow down the data transfer. Thus, when downloading software or reading error logfiles, connect the service PC directly to the generator, EZ-X200 (service).

TDL trace messages: Trace messages sent by the generator will be appended or overwritten to the file tdltrace.txt in the AGenT directory.

Help

Help: Short overview of all functions that can be accessed via the main menu.

About AGenT: Display AGenT version number and PTS version number.

Optimus XRG90 Rel.2

File

Customer Data: Dialog to insert or to update customer data. This data will be appended to all log files.

Reconnect: Reconnect AGenT with the generator. Try this, if there is no communication with the generator.

Open TDL File: Open already existing TDL file.

Exit: Exit AGenT.

Program

Mains data / Date & time: The actual mains data of the generator together with the date and the time.

Tubes: All main functions concerning the tube of the generator (programming, disabling, setting of the limits, capacitance modes, etc.).

RGDV Set A+B: Register devices settings for eight different RGDV's.

RGDV Interface assignment Bucky/Tomo: To assign Bucky or Tomo to the RGDV Interface.

Dose Rate Control: To set amplimat chamber's data and to get information about image intensifier.

Application Limits: Read and set different modes for application limits.

Human Interface: Language and APR data setting for human interface.

FU mA Read Focus Limits: Read focus limits of the function unit mA.

Adjustment

Tube adaptation: Carry out adaptation on the selected tube.

Area Exposure Product: Set of tables for Spec. Yield of tubes, Add Filter Corr. and Wedge Filter Corr.

Dose Rate Control: Parameters for TDC amplimat.

Acceptance

Inspect: Some information and statistic of the tubes.

Options

COM Port: Dialog to select the used COM port.

TDL trace messages: Trace messages sent by the generator will be appended or overwritten to the file tdltrace.txt in the AGenT directory.

Help

Help: Short overview of all functions that can be accessed via the main menu.

About AGenT: Display AGenT version number and PTS version number.

Optimus XRG90 Rel.3

File

Customer Data: Dialog to insert or to update customer data. This data will be appended to all log files.

Reconnect: Reconnect AGenT with the generator. Try this, if there is no communication with the generator.

Open TDL File: Open already existing TDL file.

Exit: Exit AGenT.

Program

Mains data / Date & time: The actual mains data of the generator together with the date and the time.

Tubes: All main functions concerning the tube of the generator (programming, disabling, setting of the limits, capacitance modes, etc.).

RGDV Set A+B: Register devices settings for eight different RGDV's.

RGDV Interface assignment Bucky/Tomo: To assign Bucky or Tomo to the RGDV Interface.

Dose Rate Control: To set amplimat chamber's data and to get information about image intensifier.

Application Limits: Read and set different modes for application limits.

Human Interface: Language and APR data setting for human interface.

FU mA Read Focus Limits: Read focus limits of the Function Unit mA.

FU kV IGBT Pulse Width Corrections: Read IGBT pulse width correction value of the function unit mA.

Update generator firmware (XRG90 RAD/RF, C): Update generator firmware to a new version.

Adjustment

Tube adaptation: Carry out adaptation on the selected tube.

Area Exposure Product: Set of tables for Spec. Yield of tubes, Add Filter Corr. and Wedge Filter Corr.

Dose Rate Control: Parameters for TDC amplimat.

Acceptance

Inspect: Some information and statistic of the tubes.

Options

COM Port: Dialog to select the used COM port.

TDL trace messages: Trace messages sent by the generator will be appended or overwritten to the file tdltrace.txt in the AGenT directory.

Help

Help: Short overview of all functions that can be accessed via the main menu.

About AGenT: Display AGenT version number and PTS version number.

Optimus C

File

Customer Data: Dialog to insert or to update customer data. This data will be appended to all log files.

Reconnect: Reconnect AGenT with the generator. Try this, if there is no communication with the generator.

Open TDL File: Open already existing TDL file.

Exit: Exit AGenT.

Program

Mains data / Date & time: The actual mains data of the generator together with the date and the time.

Tubes: All main functions concerning the tube of the generator (programming, disabling, setting of the limits, capacitance modes, etc.).

Dose Rate Control: To set amplimat chamber's data and to get information about image intensifier.

Application Limits: Read and set different modes for application limits.

FU mA Read Focus Limits: Read focus limits of the Function Unit mA.

FU kV IGBT Pulse Width Corrections: Read IGBT pulse width correction value of the function unit mA.

Update generator firmware (XRG90 RAD/RF, C): Update generator firmware to a new version.

Adjustment

Tube adaptation: Carry out adaptation on the selected tube.

Dose Rate Control: Parameters for TDC amplimat.

Acceptance

Inspect: Some information and statistic of the tubes.

Options

COM Port: Dialog to select the used COM port.

TDL trace messages: Trace messages sent by the generator will be appended or overwritten to the file tdltrace.txt in the AGenT directory.

Help

Help: Short overview of all functions that can be accessed via the main menu.

About AGenT: Display AGenT version number and PTS version number.

Abbreviations:

BIST Built in self test

DRC Dose rate control

EDL Entrance dose limitaion

EXP Exposure

FRU Field replaceable unit

FSC Film Screen Combination

Limit kV Maximal kV for Application

PREP Preparation

ROCO Rotor control

SPD Source patient distance

TTS Tube temperature supervision