CT - Revolution CT Data Sheet
CT - Revolution CT Data Sheet
The system features state of the art image reconstruction Tube & Generator specifications
technology designed to mitigate cone beam artifacts associated
with wide coverage systems. In addition, the algorithm Generator 103 kW
preserves temporal uniformity and provides excellent image Maximum
quality at full 160mm coverage. It further reduces variation in peak power
iodinated contrast HU uniformity across the full 16cm Z
coverage, typically caused due to heel effect. In addition, Multi Tube current mA: 10 to 740, 5mA increments
Material Artifact Reduction (MMAR) technology utilizes material range
physics learning’s from GSI incorporated in single energy
acquisition. In conjunction with the 3D Collimator, this reduces Tube voltage kVp: 70, 80, 100, 120, 140
beam hardening artifacts due to iron, bone, metal & other dense
Thermal Efficient anode heat transfer and casing
objects.
ratings design eliminates inter-patient delays for
demanding helical scans
Tube & Generator - Anode:
Performix™ HDw X-Ray Tube Max anode heat content: 4.1 MJ (5.5
MHU)
Max anode input power: 103kW
- Housing:
Max x-ray tube assembly heat content:
5.0 MJ (6.8 MHU)
Fail-safe mounts
Peripheral components
Dual 24in 1920x1200 monitors
104-Key USB 2.0 Keyboard
3-Button USB 2.0 Mouse
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-
R, CD-RW, DVD+R DL
5.25in media
8.5 GB Double Sided DVD Media Capacity
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16X DVD / 40X CD read speed Requests will be processed continuously and simultaneously
Scan Control Interface with other processes on the system including scanning.
Prospective reconstruction will be prioritized over retrospective
Image networking reconstruction.
Exam Transfer up to 16 frames per second on dedicated 1 Primary & Secondary Reconstruction
Gbit connection
Standard auto-configuring Ethernet (UTP connection) - Operator may initiate full reconstructions at any table location in
1000/100/10 BaseT increments of 1/10 the image thickness; image thickness
Direct network connection; multi-suite ethernet card not remains constant.
required for gateway out of suite
Protocols supported: Reconstruction speed : Up to 65 frames per second; Up to 25
frames per second with ASiR-V
- DICOM network send (one IP address at a time) and receive,
pull/query, and storage commitment push - InSite point-to-
Secondary Image Decomposition
point
Data Export capabilities to convert clinical images into PC-
The operator has the option to retrospectively decompose the
friendly formats like .jpeg, .mpeg, and .avi.
original raw data set and reconstruct additional images at any
of the defined nominal image thickness available for a given
Smart Flow - Productivity & Workflow table speed and scan mode.
features Prospective Exam Split
Simplified, automated scan prescriptions, personalized to the Allows multi-anatomical exams to be split in to separate
patient and easy-to-use reference protocols make the anatomic sections prospectively by associating them with
Revolution CT fast and efficient in patient set-up, prescription & multiple RIS accession numbers. This can be particularly useful
scanning. The following features further help you streamline in streamlining trauma workflow.
your workflow.
Trauma Patient entry
SmartStartTM
Allows patient scans and image display/analysis without
Gantry-mounted start scan button and countdown display, entering patient data before scanning.
Facilitates single-technologist operation by allowing start of
scan at the gantry, with a visual reminder of time until X-ray Digital Tilt
initiation The system has preset protocols that can be selected
prospectively, which allows images to be reconstructed at a
AutoScan™ specified tilt angle. This capability, combined with organ dose
Fully automates longitudinal table movement and start of each modulation and tilted head holder accessory for the patient
helical scan. allows for reducing the dose to sensitive organs such as the
eyes while also reducing dental artifacts
SmartPrep with Dynamic Transition
Single radiographic plane for scan localization and graphical A variety of reconstruction kernels such as Standard, Bone, HD
prescription of prospective reconstruction; Standard, etc. are available with different contrast & noise
Extended range matches helical scannable range at 0.625mm characteristics
slice thickness
For each rotation of the gantry, the Revolution CT collects up to Display Matrix 1024 x 1024
160mm of scan data. There are varieties of reconstruction
modes available for creating images from the multi -slice scan Display FOV Freely variable center/off-center,
prospective/retrospective target
data. By using some of these reconstruction modes, scan data
selection
can be combined prior to image reconstruction to create slices
with reduced partial-volume artifacts. This is particularly useful CT Number Scale -1024 to 3072 (normal range) and -31743
for posterior-fossa imaging. to 31743 (extended range)
Scan technique
mA:
Helical Scan parameters
10 to 740, 5mA increments
Small spot for up to 405mA The system supports helical mode imaging using beam
Focal Spot selection Large spot for up to 665mA
@120kVp collimation 128x0.625 with helical reconstruction increment as
X-Large spot for up to 740mA small as 0.1mm.
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Scan locations may be prescribed at the operator console either
graphically (via mouse), or explicitly (keyboard entry) from a
Scan speed Scout scan.
Full 360° rotational scans in 0. 28 to 1.0 Scan speed
Routine seconds;
Aperture 5 mm effective aperture
Pitch range 0.516:1 to 1.375:1
Table speed 100 mm/s
Scan technique
Scan technique
kVp: 70, 80, 100, 120, 140
kVp 70, 80, 100, 120, 140
mA: 10 to 740, 5mA increments
Small spot for up to 405mA mA 10 to 250, 5mA increments
Focal Spot selection Large spot for up to 665mA
@120kVp X-Large spot for up to 740mA Orientation 0, 90, 180, 270 (preset);
Maximum Scan Fields of 32cm for pediatric head & body, adult Image Quality
View: head and small body
50cm for medium & large body The Revolution CT is a sub-millimeter isotropic CT scanner
making it possible to leverage coronal and sagittal reformats. It
Scan with no table increments, contiguous image location, or preserves the industry leading spatial resolution of Discovery
skipped image locations are possible. Helical image CT750 HD system.
reconstruction
The optimized x-ray source (focal spot shape & dynamics as well
A variety of reconstruction kernels such as Standard, Bone, HD as reduced off focal radiation) allows for improved
Standard, etc. are available with different contrast & noise measurement methods to fully characterize the limiting
characteristics resolution of the Revolution CT system design.
CT Number Scale 1024 to 3072 (normal range) 0.35 ± 0.05mm voxel size is seen in the reformatted plane.
31743 to 31743 (extended range)
Spatial resolution
Prospective multiple Up to 10 sets of reconstructions can be
reconstruction (PMR) pre-programmed The Revolution CT detector provides best in class high contrast
Minimum DFOV 5 cm spatial resolution of 0.23mm.
Minimum Pixel Size 0.0977 mm Helical scan: Typical MTF is demonstrated on a 0.05mm
tungsten wire and a 1.0mm x 0.025mm gold foil phantom for in-
plane and z-plane, respectively:
The Revolution CT allows for whole organ dynamic perfusion The Revolution system is also capable of acquiring neuro
acquisition with up to 16 cm of coverage, this allows perfusion perfusion and CTA of the brain in a single exam to enable
acquisition of the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and other organ and comprehensive functional & anatomical assessment of the
tissues with uniform contrast along with integrated beam brain.
hardening reduction. The scanner also allows for a flexible
aperture size and sampling rate during dynamic perfusion The system can also acquire cardiac function, CCTA and a head
acquisitions, which is particularly beneficial in localizing / neck angio in a single exam using a single contrast bolus to
anatomy of interest for brain and other perfusion acquisitions. perform a comprehensive cardiovascular and neuro assessment
This is enabled by selecting supported collimations between using multi-volume scan mode.
5mm to 160mm for selecting the aperture size and selecting
different sampling rate groups depending on the phase of the Routine head scans can be performed in less than a second
contrast. Typically a faster sampling rate when the contrast single rotation with excellent gray white matter and bone / brain
interface separation. VHD reconstruction technology with
integrated artifact reduction reduces beam hardening artifacts
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Requires Temporal Enhance option in the posterior fossa region.
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Body & Oncology Dual Energy Capability
Whole organ diagnosis & follow-up Revolution CT features protocols which allow easy configuration
Low dose, whole organ diagnosis & follow up of organs such as of back to back Axial or helical scans of the same anatomy at
the liver, kidneys, pancreas, etc. is enabled by dynamic two different X-ray energies (kVps). To further improve
acquisition modes. The scanner can also acquire multiple registration accuracy patient immobilization may be utilized. The
images at the same location over time to provide a 4D view to additionally acquired dual energy data can be post-processed
assess vascular flow to these organs. on AW WS using Add/Sub function to gain additional clinical
information.
Fast body scans enabled by multi-volume 16cm acquisition with
excellent image quality allows for reduced breath hold times DICOM Conformance Standards
and shallow breathing. Dose is minimized through the ability to
select collimations between 5mm and 160mm personalized to DICOM Interchange
each patient. Allows the saving of any image from the database, along with a
PC viewer using Internet Explorer, to a CD-R or DVD-R without
marking the exam/series or image as archived for exam transfer
Emergency & Trauma between stations that are not networked or pass along to
referring physicians or patients.
The system allows for robust Triple RuleOut™ acquisition for all
patients providing 1-Beat, HD, motion free coronaries, PE & For detailed information, please reference DICOM conformance
aortic dissection in a single exam covering the entire thorax in statement.
less than 3 seconds. ECG gating and mA modulation along with DICOM Storage Service Class
flexible collimations enable low dose acquisition personalized to Service Class User (SCU) for image send
the patient. Service Class Provider (SCP) for image receive
Service Class User (SCU) for storage commitment
Split second scanning up to 16cm combined with fast table DICOM Query/Retrieve Service Class
speed of 300 mm/s allows for ultra-fast scanning, thus reducing
DICOM Modality Worklist
the effect of breathing and other motion during the scan.
DICOM Modality Performed Procedure Step
Custom scan modes that enable scanning multiple anatomical
regions in a single exam combined with UI capabilities to Image Networking
prescribe multi planar reconstruction prospectively enables fast Exams can be selected and moved between the Revolution CT
trauma scanning on this system. and any imaging system supporting the DICOM protocol for
network send, receive and pull/query.
Pediatrics Image transfer time using DICOM protocols is > 16fps on a
1000baseT network.
Split second pediatric trauma acquisition of abdomen / pelvis is
enabled by wide 16cm z-coverage, thus reducing the need for Siting Requirements
sedation and eliminating unnecessary repetition of scans in
young children due to failed sedation, as is the case in 29%13 of Easy, convenient siting of the Revolution CT allows for
conventional exams, shown in a large trial. installation in a space as small as 24.3m² (261 square feet) and
70kV scan mode allows for minimizing dose to pediatric patients fits in the same space as Discovery CT750 HD, thus eliminating
while preserving excellent contrast to noise ratio and image the need for renovating the space.
quality.
For siting requirements, see “Revolution CT Pre-Installation
Musculoskeletal Imaging Manual”