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64 slice CT scanners
CEP08027
March 2009
Contents 2
Introduction ............................................................................................. 3
Acknowledgements ............................................................................... 95
References............................................................................................ 96
GE LightSpeed VCT
GE LightSpeed VCT XT
Philips Brilliance CT 64
Toshiba Aquilion 64
The data given in this report are representative of the scanners as of August 2008,
and are liable to change. Features such as workstations and software packages may
be listed as cost options here, but such additional costs are generally negotiable.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report, we have not
verified the data provided. Specific responses should be confirmed with the
manufacturers.
Siemens Siemens
Philips Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition AS Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64
64 Dual Source
Positioning lights -
1.10 Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser Laser
type
Positioning lights -
accuracy
1.11 ±1 ±1 ± 0.5 ±1 ±1 ±1 ±1
(at centre of gantry)
[mm]
80, 100, 120, 80, 100, 120, 80, 100, 120, 80, 100, 120, 80, 100, 120 , 80, 100, 120,
2.5 kV settings 80, 120, 140
140 140 140 140 140 135
Siemens Siemens
Philips Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition AS Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64
64 Dual Source
10 - 700 (800
10 - 500
mA range (and step on 100 kW 10 - 800 20 - 500 28 - 665 20 - 666 20 - 666
2.6 generator) (10 - 600
size) (5 mA steps) (1 mA steps) (1 mA steps) (1 mA steps) (1 mA steps)
option)
(5 mA steps)
80 kV: 500 mA
'80kV: 675mA 80 kV: 550 mA
80 kV: 500 mA 80 kV: 500 mA (600 option)
100kV: 700mA 80kV: 675mA 100 kV: 650
80 kV: 500 mA 100 kV: 500 mA 100 kV: 500 mA 100 kV: 500 mA
(770mA) mA
Maximum mA for 100kV: 770mA (600 option)
2.7 120kV: 700mA 120 kV: 500 mA 120 kV: 665 mA 120 kV: 666 120 kV: 666 mA
each kV 120kV: 800mA 120 kV: 500 mA
(800mA) 140 kV: 430 mA 140 kV: 500 mA mA 140 kV: 571 mA
140kV: 715mA (600 option)
140kV: 700mA 140 kV: 571
135 kV: 440 mA
(715mA) mA
(530 option)
Siemens Siemens
Philips Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition AS Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64
64 Dual Source
Moving (dynamic /
3.3 flying) focal spot, No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No
xy-plane
Moving (dynamic /
3.4 flying) focal spot, z- No No No Yes Yes Yes No
axis
'80 kV : >24kW '80 kV : >24kW
(300 mA) (300 mA) 80 kV: 450 mA
100 kV : >31kW 100 kV : >31kW (520 option)
(310 mA) (310 mA) Small focal spot 100 kV: 350 mA
Settings at which 120 kV : 120 kV : in HR/UHR Not power Not power Not power (420 option)
3.5 mode;
focal spot changes >40kW (335 >40kW (335 dependant dependant dependant 120 kV: 300 mA
mA) mA) Not kW limited (350 option)
140 kV : 140 kV : 135 kV: 260 mA
>47kW (335 >47kW (335 (300 option)
mA) mA)
Siemens Siemens
Philips Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition AS Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64
64 Dual Source
5.2 (L wedge
Half value layer of filter)
x-ray beam at 120 7.5 [body] 6.3 7.5 [body] 6.3 6.9 ± 0.5 @ 120 6.2 (M wedge
3.7 9.1 8.7 8.7
kV (or nearest) [mm [head] [head] KV filter)
Al] 8.8 (DR wedge
filter)
Anode heat capacity
3.8 8 8 8 30 equivalent 30 equivalent 30 equivalent 7.5
[MHU]
Maximum anode
3.9 cooling rate 2100 2100 1608 5000 7300 7300 1386
[kHU / min]
Method of tube
3.10 Oil to air Oil to air Oil to air Direct oil Direct oil Direct oil Liquid
cooling
Expected tube life 1 year unlimited 3 years (see 3 years (see 3 years (see 300000
3.11 6,000 exams 6,000 exams
[amp-hours] guarantee note 1) note 1) note 1) rotations
Siemens Siemens
Philips Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition AS Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64
64 Dual Source
Gadolinium Gadolinium
HiLight HiLight
4.2 Detector material oxysulphide Siemens UFC Siemens UFC Siemens UFC oxysulphide
Scintillator Scintillator
(GOS) (GOS)
Info. not Info. not Info. not
4.3 Decay constant [μs] 3 3 3 3
available available available
Maximum number
of simultaneously
4.4 64 64 64 64 64 2 x 64 64
acquired data sets
(number of 'slices')
9,280
Sampling frequency
4.5 2460 2460 (Up to 4,640 4640 4608 4608 1800
for 0.5 s scan [Hz]
samples/rev)
11,050
Sampling frequency
4.6 2460 2460 (Up to 4,640 4640 4608 4608 1800
for fastest scan [Hz]
samples/rev)
Data transmission
4.7 5000 5000 5280 2500 4250 2 x 2500 4800
rate [Mbps]
Number of detector
elements per row
4.8 (excluding 888 888 672 672 736 672 896
reference
detectors)
n.a. (reference
Number of n.a. (reference n.a. (reference
detector is in
4.9 reference detector 24 24 1 detector is in detector is in 1 (total)
tube
elements per row tube collimator) tube collimator)
collimator)
Siemens Siemens
Philips Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition AS Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64
64 Dual Source
Number of detector
4.10 elements along z- 64 64 64 40 32 40 64
axis
Effective length of
detector elements 32 x 0.6 mm 32 x 0.6 mm
4.11 64 x 0.625 mm 64 x 0.625 mm 64 x 0.625 mm 32 x 0.6 64 x 0.5
in z-axis (at 8 x 1.2 mm 8 x 1.2 mm
isocentre) [mm]
Total effective
length of detector
4.12 40 40 40 28.8 19.2 28.8 32
array at isocentre
[mm]
Quarter detector
4.13 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
shift
Dynamic Focal
Hardware features Spot (DFS)
Yes, GE Yes, GE Flying Focal Flying Focal Flying Focal
4.14 to improve xy-plane No
Proprietary Proprietary Attenuating Spot (xy) Spot (xy) Spot (xy)
resolution
comb (UHR)
Spiral Groove
Hardware features
Yes, GE Yes, GE Bearing and z-sharp / z-UHR z-sharp / z- z-sharp / z-UHR
4.15 to improve z-axis No
Proprietary Proprietary Smart Focal comb UHR comb comb
resolution
Spot
Option for slice
upgrade ('Forklift'
4.16 essentially meaning No No No Yes (Forklift) Yes (Forklift) No No
scanner
replacement)
Table 5. Couch
Siemens Siemens
Philips Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition AS Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64
64 Dual Source
Carbon fibre
5.1 Couch top material Carbon fibre Carbon fibre Carbon fibre Carbon fibre Carbon fibre Carbon fibre
composite
Standard: 240 Standard: 240 x
x 45 45
Couch top length 219 (std) or
5.2 285 x 42 285 x 42 243 x 41 240 x 40 (MultiPurpose (MultiPurpose
and width [cm] 189 (short) x 47
Table option: Table option:
240 x 53) 240 x 53)
Standard: 160 Standard: 160
Horizontal 219 (std)
5.3 movement range 200/170 200/170 190 160 (Multipurpose (Multipurpose
[cm] Table option: Table option: 189 (short)
200) 200)
Yes (Front & Yes (Front & Left & Right and Left & Right Left & Right
Couch controls - on back); Left/right back); Left/right Back (Standard) (Standard) (Standard) Front, Left &
5.4 Yes
gantry Right
Std Std Back (Option) Back (Option)
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation control pedals
control pedals
control pedals on both sides
on both sides of
on both sides of of the couch.
the couch.
the couch. Additional
Couch controls - in Additional
5.5 Footswitch Footswitch Yes Additional controls (i- Foot switch
room controls (i-
controls Control panel)
Control panel)
(joystick) at the at the table if
at the table if
table if CT Fluro CT Fluro
CT Fluro option
option installed option
installed
installed
Siemens Siemens
Philips Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition AS Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64
64 Dual Source
Couch controls - on
5.6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
console
Accuracy/reproduci
5.7 bility of table ± 0.25 ± 0.25 ± 0.25 ± 0.25 ± 0.25 ± 0.25 ± 0.25
positioning [mm]
Standard: 160 Standard: 160
Horizontal range 180 (std)
5.8 (without 203 203 130 160 (Multipurpose (Multipurpose
extensions) [cm] Table option: Table option: 150 (short)
200) 200)
170 (axial), 160 170 (axial), 160
(helical & scout) (helical & scout) Standard: 160 Standard: 160
Scannable
with 1.7 m table with 1.7 m table 175 (std)
horizontal range (Multipurpose (Multipurpose
5.9 or 200 (axial), or 200 (axial), 175 157
with table top Table option: Table option: 145 (short)
190 (helical & 190 (helical &
extension(s) [cm] 200) 200)
scout) with 2 m scout) with 2 m
table table
Standard: 48 - Standard: 48 -
Vertical movement 92 92
5.10 range out of gantry 43 - 99.1 43 - 99.1 57.8 - 102.8 53 - 102 31 - 95.4
[cm] Multipurpose Multipurpose
Table: 55 - 92 Table: 55 - 92
Vertical movement
5.11 78 - 99.1 78 - 99.1 85.0 - 102.8 82 - 98 72 - 92 72 - 92 77.9 - 95.4
range in gantry [cm]
Maximum
5.12 clearance in gantry 21 21 17.8 61 69 69 58
[cm]
Siemens Siemens
Philips Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition AS Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64
64 Dual Source
Standard &
Minimum couch top 300 kg option: Standard & 300
5.13 height outside 43 43 57.8 53 48 kg option: 48 31
gantry [cm] MPT option: MPT option: 53
53
Maximum weight
200 (standard) 220 (standard) 220 (standard)
5.14 allowed on couch 227 227 204 (295 option) 205
or 280 (option) or 300 (option) or 300 (option)
[kg]
Maximum weight
[kg] on standard
couch which still
200 (standard) 220 (standard) 220 (standard)
5.15 achieves stated 227 (±0.25mm) 227 (±0.25mm) 204 (295 option) 205
or 280 (option) or 300 (option) or 300 (option)
performance
specifications
eg.accuracy (mm)
Siemens Siemens
Philips Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition AS Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64
64 Dual Source
Maximum number
of rotations in one 200
Info. not
6.2 helical run at 150 150 75 142 95
available (250 option)
standard abdomen
parameters
Maximum helical
scan coverage
using a 1 mm 1750 (std)
6.3 2000 2000 1750 1500 2000 2000
imaged slice 1450 (short)
thickness and a
pitch of 1.5 [mm]
Overscan required
60 degree fan
6.4 for sequential Not required Not required No No No Max 35
angle
scanning [degrees].
Overbeaming Yes Yes Yes (up to 3/4 Siemens Yes (up to 3/4
2 (1 at each
6.5 required for helical (Number not (Number not Up to 10% rotation at either Adaptive Dose rotation at either
end)
scanning [rotations] specified) specified) end) Shield utilised end)
Siemens Siemens
Philips Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition AS Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64
64 Dual Source
8a Key settings
80, 100, 120, 80, 100, 120, 80, 100, 120, 80, 100, 120, 80, 100, 120,
8.1 kV steps 80, 120, 140 80, 100, 120, 140
140 140 140 140 135
10 - 700 (800
with 100 kW 10 - 500
mA range and step 10 - 800 20 - 500 28 - 665 20 - 666 20 - 666
8.2 optional (10 - 600
size (5mA steps) (1 mA steps) (1 mA steps) (1 mA steps) (1 mA steps)
generator) option)
(5mA steps)
80 kV: 500 mA
80kV: 675mA
(600 option)
100kV: 700mA
80kV: 675mA 80 kV: 500 mA 80 kV: 550 mA 80 kV: 500 mA 100 kV: 500 mA
(770mA) 80 kV: 500 mA
Max. mA (for each 100kV: 770mA 100 kV: 500 mA 100 kV: 650 mA 100 kV: 500 mA (600 option)
8.3 120kV: 700mA 120 kV: 500 mA
kV) 120kV: 800mA 120 kV: 665 mA 120 kV: 666 mA 120 kV: 666 mA 120 kV: 500 mA
(800mA) 140 kV: 430 mA
140kV: 715mA 140 kV: 500 mA 140 kV: 571 mA 140 kV: 571 mA (600 option)
140kV: 700mA
135 kV: 430 mA
(715mA)
(530 option)
32, 36 & 50 32, 36 & 50
Scan fields of view 18, 24, 32, 40,
8.4 (adult and (adult and 25, 50 5 - 50 5 - 50 5 - 50
[cm] 50
paediatric) paediatric)
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
8b Sequential mode
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
40: 0.625, 1.25; 40: 0.625, 1.25;
2.5; 5.0 2.5; 5.0
32: 4
20: 0.625; 1.25; 20: 0.625; 1.25; 40: 0.625, 1.25,
28.8: 1.2 24: 6
2.5; 5.0 2.5; 5.0 2.5 28.8: 1.2
Sequential 19.2: 0.6 16: 4
10: 0.625; 1.25; 10: 0.625; 1.25; 25: 0.625 19.2: 0.6, 1.2 19.2: 0.6
acquisition options 10: 10 12: 3
2.5; 5.0 2.5; 5.0 15: 0.625, 1.25 10: 10 10: 10
8.10 (beam collimation: 5: 5 8: 2, 8
5: 0.625; 1.25; 5: 0.625; 1.25; 12.5: 0.625 5: 5 5: 5
available data 4.8:0.6 6: 6
2.5; 5.0 2.5; 5.0 10: 0.625 4.8: 0.6 4.8: 0.6
acquisition widths) 3.6: 0.6 4: 1, 4
2.5: 0.625; 2.5: 0.625; 1.25: 0.625 2: 1 2: 1
2: 1 2: 0.5, 2
1.25; 2.5 1.25; 2.5 1.0: 0.5
1: 1
1.25: 0.625; 1.25: 0.625;
1.25 1.25
8c Helical mode
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Thinnest
acquisition width
8.14 available at full z- 0.625 0.625 0.625 1.2 0.6 1.2 0.5
axis x-ray beam
collimation [mm]
40: 0.625, 1.25,
32: 0.5, 1, 2, 4
40: 0.625 40: 0.625 2.5
Helical acquisition 24: 6
20: 0.625 20: 0.625 25: 0.625 28.8: 1.2 19.2: 0.6, 1.2 28.8: 1.2
options 16: 0.5, 1, 4
10: 0.625 10: 0.625 15: 0.625, 1.25 19.2: 0.6 12: 0.6 19.2: 0.6
8.15 (beam collimation: 12: 3
5: 0.625 5: 0.625 12.5: 0.625 6: 0.6 6: 0.6 6: 0.6
available data 8: 0.5, 2
2.5: 0.625 2.5: 0.625 10: 0.625 3.6: 0.3, 0.6 4.8: 0.3, 0.6 4.8: 0.3, 0.6
acquisition widths) 4: 1
1.25: 0.625 1.25: 0.625 1.25: 0.625
2: 0.5
1.0: 0.5
64-slice: 0.625-
0.906 & 1.109-
1.5
32-slice: 0.625-
Pitches available 0.516, 0.531, 0.516, 0.531, Not applicable due 0.906 & 1.125-
0.13 - 1.5, User 0.45 - 2.0 freely 0.35 - 1.5 freely
8.16 for routine 0.984, 0.969, 0.984, 0.969, to SureView 1.5
selectable selectable selectable
scanning 1.375 1.375 algorithms 16-slice: 0.625-
1.0 & 1.125-1.5
4-slice: 0.625-
0.875 & 1.125-
1.5
0.13 -1.5,
Not applicable Not applicable
Recommended Optimal values Not applicable due 0.641
0.516, 0.984, 0.516, 0.984, due to due to
8.17 pitches for optimal recommended to SureView 0.828
1.375 1.375 SureView SureView
image quality based on algorithms 1.484
algorithms algorithms
protocol
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Yes,
Operator review of
9.8 mA table mA table display of min, No No No Yes
AEC
mean, max mAs
Yes. Max and Yes. Max and
AEC manual Yes - max / min Yes - max / min Yes - max / min
9.9 min mA min mA Yes Yes
adjustment mA mA mA
adjustable adjustable
10a Parameters
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Reconstruction 512², 768²,
10.4 512 x 512 512 x 512 512 x 512 512 x 512 512 x 512 512 x 512
matrices 1024²
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
28.8: 1.5, 2, 3,
4.5, 6, 7, 8, 10
19.2: 0.6, 0.75, 19.2 (64x0.6*): 0.6,
0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 28.8: 1.5, 2, 3,
1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4.5, 4.5, 6, 7, 8, 10
40: 0.625, 1.25, 40: 0.625, 1.25, 6, 7, 8, 10 4.5, 6, 7, 8, 10
Helical image slice 19.2 (16x1.2):1.5, 2, 19.2: 0.6, 0.75, Equal or thicker
2.5, 3.75, 5.0 2.5, 3.75, 5.0 6: 0.6, 0.75, 1,
options (beam Slice width: 0.55 3, 4.5, 6, 7, 8, 10 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4.5, than scan
10.6 20: 0.625, 1.25, 20: 0.625, 1.25, 1.5, 2, 3, 4.5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 10
collimation: slice - 7.5 7, 8, 10 12: thickness (max
2.5, 3.75, 5.0 2.5, 3.75, 5.0
widths) [mm] 6: 10 mm)
3.6: 0.6, 0.75, 1, 6:
1.5, 2, 3, 4.5, 6, 4.8:
4.8:
7, 8, 10
* double sampled
Minimum
reconstruction
10.7 interval of images, 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
helical scanning
[mm]
10 b Functionality
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Any delay in either
scanning or
10.9 reconstruction No No No No No No No
when performed
concurrently
Simultaneous
Yes, with 2nd Yes, with 2nd Yes, with 2nd
10.10 scanning and Yes Yes Yes Yes
monitor option monitor option monitor option
routine analysis
Simultaneous
scanning and
10.11 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
archiving and/or
hard copying
Simultaneous
scanning and
10.12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
transfer to second
console/workstation
10 c Performance
Standard
reconstruction rate
for 512 x 512 Up to 6 (16
10.13 16 Approx. 18 20 40 40 16
images - head option)
[images per second
(ips)]
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Up to 6 (16
Standard option)
reconstruction rate (Up to 16
10.14 Up to 16 Approx. 15 20 40 40 16
for 512 x 512 standard on
images - body[ips] Cardiac scanner
option)
Reconstruction RapidView 20 is
10.15 Up to 16 ips Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Yes
upgrade options standard
Fastest
10.16 reconstruction rate 6 (16 option) 16 Up to 20 20 40 40 28
[ips]
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Reconstruction 2D
11.2 approach - 2D/3D 2D/3D 2D 2D 2D/3D 2D/3D
sequential scanning Back projection
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Standard beam Standard beam
Standard beam
hardening hardening
hardening
algorithm (water algorithm (water
algorithm (water
Yes, IBO Yes, IBO Yes, IBC correction) in all correction) in all
Beam hardening correction) in all
11.9 (iterative bone (iterative bone (iterative bone modes, modes, Yes
algorithms modes,
option) option) correction) PFO (iterative PFO (iterative
PFO (iterative
bone correction) bone correction)
bone correction)
in selected in selected
in selected modes
modes modes
PFO is on in all PFO is on in all PFO is on in all
Beam hardening All head All head Yes, Protocol
11.10 soft-tissue head soft-tissue head soft-tissue head Kernel
trigger protocols protocols dependent
modes modes modes
Noise reduction
Yes, GE Yes, GE Yes, Adaptive 3D adaptive 3D adaptive
11.11 techniques - raw 3D adaptive filter Yes
proprietary proprietary Filtering filter filter
data based
Noise reduction 2D advanced 3D advanced 3D advanced
Yes, GE Yes, GE Yes, Image
11.12 techniques - image smoothing smoothing smoothing Yes
proprietary proprietary Enhancement
based algorithm algorithm algorithm
Other artefact Yes, GE Yes, GE Info. not Z-sharp Z-sharp Z-sharp
11.13 No
reduction methods proprietary proprietary available technology technology technology
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Detector calibration Air cal Air cal
12.7 Yes, air cals Part of warm up Part of warm up Part of warm up Automatic
at warm-up recommended recommended
Time to perform
12.8 detector < 30 < 30 25 7 6 7 2
calibrations [mins]
Recommended
Once every 24 Once every 24
12.9 frequency for Weekly Daily Daily Daily Daily
hours hours
detector calibration
Automated QC Std QA
12.10 No No Yes Yes Yes No
tests Protocols
Self-check
12.11 Not applicable Not applicable Daily Daily Daily Daily Not applicable
frequency
Any additional
Info. not
12.12 calibration by the No No Not required Not required Not required Not required
provided
radiographer
Time to perform
Info. not
12.13 these additional Not applicable Not applicable Not required Not required Not required Not applicable
provided
calibrations [mins]
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
CTDI100 at
Info not Info. not Info. not Info not
13.14 isocentre in air 18.1 21.3 20.7
available available available available
[mGy / 100mAs]
Small Body: 4.6 Small Body: 4.6
CTDI100 at centre 6.6 (Bow-tie
Medium Body: Medium Body: filter)
13.15 of body phantom 3.36 4.5 4.9 4.8
5.1 5.1
[mGy/100mAs] 3.5 (Flat filter)
Large Body: 4.8 Large Body: 4.9
Small Body: 8.7 Small Body: 8.7
CTDI100 periphery Medium Body: Medium Body: 14.8 (Bow-tie
13.16 of body phantom 10.4 10.4 6.76 7.6 8.8 8.5 filter)
[mGy/100mAs] Large Body: Large Body: 7.3 (Flat filter)
10.1 10.1
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CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
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CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Scan/Recon Scan/Recon
Monitor: For Monitor: For
scan and recon scan and recon Acquisiton Acquisiiton
control with no control with no Scanning on left control, patient Acquisiton control, control, patient
Function of each Scan and
image display image display monitor data base, patient data base, data base,
monitor (state if any Display console
image viewing, image viewing, image viewing,
14.7 function is Image Monitor: Image Monitor: Advanced clinical software clinical software clinical software (Reconstruction
restricted to only For image For image Processing on evaluation evaluation evaluation from both)
one monitor) display, display, right monitor packages, packages, filming packages,
analysis, analysis, filming filming
processing, and processing, and
management management
Display type
14.8 LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD
(LCD/CRT)
Diagonal dimension
14.9 of image screen 48.2 (19 inches) 48.2 (19 inches) 48 48 48 48 48.3
[cm]
512 x 512, 768 512 x 512, 768
Image area matrix
14.10 x 768, 1024 x x 768, 1024 x 1280 x 1024 1024 x 1024 1024 x 1024 1024 x 1024 1024x1024
dimensions
1024 1024
Usual range of CT Dependent on
–1,024 to
14.11 Number displayed -1024 to 3071 -1024 to 3071 application and -1024 to +3071 –1,024 to +3,071 -1024 to 8191
+3,071
[HU] anatomy
Extended range of
-10240 to –10,240 to –10,240 to
14.12 CT number display +/- 31743 +/- 31743 -1024 to +3072 -32768 to 32767
+30710 +30,710 +30,710
[HU]
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Dual Source
Accuracy of <5% of <5% of
distance measured measured Info. not
14.13 2 x pixel size 2 x pixel size 2 x pixel size 0.01 to 0.98
measurements in distance plus distance plus available
xy-plane [mm] 2mm 2mm
Yes Yes CTDIw or
CTDI displayed on CTDIvol
14.14 Predicted & Predicted & Yes CTDIvol CTDIvol CTDIvol
console
Actual Actual (User definable)
Dose Length Yes Yes Yes predicted Yes predicted Planned
Yes predicted
Product (DLP) before scan / before scan /
14.15 Predicted & Predicted & Yes before scan / Actual
displayed on actual after actual after
Actual Actual actual after scan After Scan
console scan scan
Geometric
14.16 Efficiency displayed Not shown Not shown No Yes - if < 70% Yes - if < 70% Yes - if < 70% Yes - if < 70%
on console
15 a Console computer
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Dual Source
HP XW8000 HP XW8000
(standard) (standard) Dell, Precision
15.2 Make and model Siemens Fujitsu Siemens Fujitsu Siemens Fujitsu TOSHIBA
690
(8200 option) (8200 option)
15.3 Operating system Linux Linux Windows XP Windows XP Windows XP Windows XP Windows
2 Xeon
Number and type of (3 Xeon on 3 Xeon
15.4 One Dual Core Dual Xeon 2 x Intel Xeon Dual Xeon Dual
CPU cardiac scanner
option)
2 x 2.66 GHz 2 x 2.66 GHz
(standard) (standard)
15.5 CPU speed [GHz] 2 x 2.66 GHz 2 x 3.6 GHz 2 x 3.0 GHz 2 x 3.6 GHz 2 x 3.06 GHz
(3 x 3.2 GHz (3 x 3.2 GHz
option) option)
3.0 (scan
Standard amount of console)
15.6 computer RAM 4 4 4 2 2 2
[GB] 3.0 (display
console)
3.0 (scan
Maximum amount console)
15.7 of computer RAM 4 4 4 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
[GB] 3.0 (display
console)
15 b Reconstructor
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Dual Source
Info. not
15.9 Make and model GE Design GE Design Siemens Siemens Siemens TOSHIBA
available
15.10 Operating system Linux Linux Windows Windows XP Windows XP Windows XP Confidential
2 Xeon
Number and type of (3 Xeon on 3 Xeon 2 Xeon Quad
15.11 4 x Dual Xeon 4 x Dual Xeon 4 x Dual Xeon Confidential
CPU cardiac scanner Core
option)
2 x 2.8 GHz 3 x 2.8 GHz
(standard) (standard)
15.12 CPU speed [GHz} 8 x 2 GHz 8 x 3 GHz 8 x 3 GHz 8 x 3 GHz Confidential
(2 x 3.2 GHz (3 x 3.2 GHz
option) option)
Standard amount of
15.13 computer RAM 6 6 8 4x4 4x4 4x4 15
[GB]
Maximum amount
15.14 of computer RAM 6 6 8 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 15
[GB]
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Dual Source
16 b Image Archive
17 a Standard workstation
Workstation(s) MC (Standard)
AW AW
17.1 provided as No Optional Optional Optional
VolumeShare2 VolumeShare2 3D WS (Option)
standard
Cerebral Blood
Whole range of Perfusion
clinical options
Whole range of Calcium Scoring
for CT in
clinical options
oncology, Cardiac
for CT in Functional
cardiology,
oncology, Analysis
vascular
cardiology,
imaging and Dental
vascular
Workstation neurology -
imaging and All clincal Details on Details on Details on SUREPlaque
17.2 software upgrade Software
neurology - applications application application application Lung CAD (3D
options upgrade path to
Software WS only)
further versions
upgrade path to
with a 18 Fusion (3D WS
further versions
months Only)
with a 18
compatibility.VC EP
months
T Access to pre Electrophysiolog
compatibility
processing y (3D WS only)
functionality
Vessel Probe
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Dual Source
Comes by VCT-XT: 12 GB
Workstation default with 4 RAM (AW CV)
Additional RAM, Upgrade PC / Upgrade PC / Upgrade PC /
17.3 hardware upgrade GB RAM, default 3D WS
Hard Disk RAM RAM RAM
options expandable to expandable to
16 GB 16GB
Computer make Hewlett Packard Hewlett Packard Dell Precision TOSHIBA (MC)
17.4 Siemens Fujitsu Siemens Fujitsu Siemens Fujitsu
and model xw8400 xw8400 690 HP (3D WS)
17.5 Operating system Linux Linux Windows XP Windows XP Windows XP Windows XP Windows
Two 3.0GHz Two 3.0GHz
Intel Dual Core Intel Dual Core Dual Xeon (MC)
Number and type of
17.6 Xeon CPU’s Xeon CPU’s Two Dual Core Intel Xeon Intel Xeon Intel Xeon Dual Xeon (3D
CPU
with 4MB L2 with 4MB L2 WS)
cache cache
17.7 CPU speed [GHz] 4 x 3 GHz 4 x 3 GHz 2 x 2.66 GHz 2 x 3.0 GHz 2 x 3.0 GHz 2 x 3.0 GHz Confidential
Amount of
computer RAM 3 (MC)
17.8 4 12 4 6 6 6
supplied as 8 (3D WS)
standard [GB]
Maximum amount 3 (MC)
17.9 of computer RAM 16 16 4 8 8 8
[GB] 8 (3D WS)
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CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Maximum total hard 1254 (MC)
17.11 disc storage 300 300 438 (optional) 220 220 220
capacity [GB] 500 (3D WS)
17 b Image display
1 standard 1 (MC)
17.17 Number of monitors 2 2 1 (2 option) 1 (2 option) 1 (2 option)
2 (option) 1 (3D WS)
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CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Display type
17.18 LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD
(LCD/CRT)
48.2 cm (19 48.2 cm (19 48.3 cm (19 48.3 cm (19 48.3 cm (19 48.2 (MC)
17.19 Screen size [cm] 48
inches) inches) inches) inches) inches) 50.8 (3D WS)
17.20 Colour or greyscale Colour Colour Colour Colour Colour Colour Colour
17.21 Monitor orientation Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape
1.3, 1280 x
Resolution 1024 (MC)
17.22 1.3 1.3 1.27 1.3 1.3 1.3
[megapixels] 1.9, 1600 x
1200 (3D WS)
Luminance: 270
(MC); 250 (3D
Luminance [cd/m2] Clinical Setting: Clinical Setting: Clinical Setting:
Luminance: 270 Luminance: 270 WS)
17.23 \ Luminance: 250 Luminence:137 Luminence:137 Luminence:137
Contrast 600:1 Contrast 600:1 Contrast: 450:1
Contrast [nnn:1] Contrast: 450:1 Contrast: 450:1 Contrast: 450:1 (MC); 550:1 (3D
WS)
Calibrated display 160 (MC)
17.24 Not specified Not specified No CIE / DICOM CIE / DICOM CIE / DICOM
contrast 150 (3D WS)
1024 x 1024
Image area matrix (MC)
17.25 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1024 x 1024 1024 x 1024 1024 x 1024
dimensions 1200 x 1200
(3D WS)
Standard CT Dependent on
17.26 -1024 to 3072 -1024 to 3072 -1024 to +3071 -1024 to +3071 -1024 to +3071 -1024 to 8191
number range [HU] protocol
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Dual Source
-10240 to -10240 to
Extended CT -10240 to +30710
17.27 -32738 to 32767 -32738 to 32767 -1024 to +3072 +30710 +30710 -32768 to 32767
number range [HU] standard
standard standard
Accuracy of
distance Info. not
17.28 0.2 0.2 2 x pixel size 2 x pixel size 2 x pixel size 0.01 to 0.98
measurements in available
xy-plane [mm]
Ultrafast Ultrafast
connection connection Yes (3D WS)
(Directconnect) (Directconnect) Optional : Optional :
Shared image Yes, images Optional : Satellite Functionality
17.29 that allow that allow Satellite console Satellite console
database reside on server console (CTWP) based on
several several (CTWP) (CTWP)
workstations to workstations to configuration
share hard disk share hard disk
YES with YES with
Remote Access Remote Access
option (java option (java
running IE) - 2 running IE) - 2
Yes, via thin
17.30 Thin client access access modes: access modes: Expert i Expert i Expert i Yes (3D WS)
client software
Full access to Full access to
workstation workstation
capabilities or capabilities or
basic MIP/MPR basic MIP/MPR
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Dual Source
Yes in Two Yes in Two
modes (full modes (full
access to all access to all Expert i : Expert i : Expert i :
Remote access to Yes, via thin
17.31 workstation workstation configurable configurable configurable Yes (3D WS)
workstation client software
capabilities or capabilities or access access access
basic MIP/MPR basic MIP/MPR
) )
YES with a VPN YES with a VPN
connection (2 connection (2
GB minimum GB minimum
BW) and BW) and
Remote Access Remote Access Expert i : Expert i : Expert i :
External access to Yes, via VPN
17.32 option - 2 option - 2 configurable configurable configurable Yes (3D WS)
workstation connection
access modes: access modes: access access access
Full access to Full access to
workstation workstation
capabilities or capabilities or
basic MIP/MPR basic MIP/MPR
PC with 256 MB
PC with 256 MB
RAM, 1024*768
RAM, 1024*768
minimum
minimum screen Yes, minimum
Additional system screen Expert i : Expert i : Optional
17.33 resolution, hardware Expert i : Network
requirements resolution, Network Network licenses
Internet requirements
Internet
Explorer 6.0 or
Explorer 6.0 or
later, Mozilla
later, Mozilla
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CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Unlimited
"Per seat" "Per seat" licenses - up to
licence basis - licence basis - the capacity of
17.34 Multi-use licensing special financial special financial the server Per seat Per seat Per seat Concurrent
offer for offer for 10k, 30k, 60k
multilicence multilicence slices
simultaneously
18 a Image transfer
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Dual Source
Background Background Background
function during function during function during
reconstruction reconstruction reconstruction 12 ips
from scanner to from scanner to from scanner to
Rate of image Up to 16, 512 x Up to 16, 512 x Maximum 50 ips
Info. not Siemens Siemens Siemens
18.2 transfer scanner to 512 per sec (GB 512 per sec (GB (enhanced
available workstation - workstation - workstation -
workstation [ips] network) network) DICOM,
otherwise 25 ips otherwise 25 ips otherwise 25 ips
with no with no with no optional)
compression compression compression
applied applied applied
Yes - preset in Automated as Automated as
Yes (Automatic Automated as part
Yes (autopush protocol, edit part of protocol part of protocol Automatic and
18.3 Scanner to PACS or Triggered of protocol or
customizable) during planning or operator or operator Manual
option) operator triggered
or manual triggered triggered
Background Background Background
function during function during function during
reconstruction reconstruction reconstruction 12 ips
Rate of image Up to 16, 512 x Up to 16, 512 x from scanner to from scanner to from scanner to Maximum 50 ips
Info. not
18.4 transfer scanner to 512 per sec (GB 512 per sec (GB Siemens PACS Siemens PACS - Siemens PACS (enhanced
available
PACS [ips] network) network) - otherwise 25 otherwise 25 ips - otherwise 25 DICOM,
ips with no with no ips with no optional)
compression compression compression
applied applied applied
Workstation to Operator Operator
18.5 Yes Yes Yes - manual Operator triggered Manual
PACS triggered triggered
6 std (up to 16 6 std (up to 16
Rate of image
option) 512 x option) 512 x Info. not 25 ips 25 ips 25 ips
18.6 transfer workstation 12 ips
512 images (GB 512 images (GB available uncompressed uncompressed uncompressed
to PACS [ips]
network) network)
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Dual Source
Yes Yes
PACS to Operator Operator
18.7 (customizable (customizable Yes - manual Operator triggered Manual
workstation triggered triggered
prefetching) prefetching)
25 ips if 25 ips if Siemens 25 ips if
Siemens PACS PACS and Siemens PACS
and Workstation Workstation are and Workstation
are used. This used. This rate are used. This
Rate of image
10, 512 x 512 10, 512 x 512 Info. not rate may vary may vary rate may vary
18.8 transfer PACS to 12 ips
images images available considerably if considerably if considerably if
workstation [ips]
other PACS other PACS other PACS
systems or systems or systems or
workstations are workstations are workstations are
used. used. used.
18 b Interoperability
Standard Standard
Standard
assuming assuming
assuming Dicom
18.9 Scanner with RIS Not Available Yes Standard Dicom Dicom Option
WORKLIST on
WORKLIST on WORKLIST on
RIS
RIS RIS
18.10 Scanner with PACS Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Option
Workstation with Option (RIS Option (RIS
18.11 Not available No No No Standard
RIS Connectivity) Connectivity)
Workstation with
18.12 Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
PACS
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Dual Source
Can report Can report
directly from the directly from the Yes, as DICOM
18.13 Reporting tools system with the system with the encapsulated No No No Yes (3D WS)
RIS connectivity RIS connectivity PDF
option option
Clinical Clinical
Structured reports Clinical Software
18.14 No No Not available Software Software Not available
available dependant
dependant dependant
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Dual Source
18 c IHE
SCANNER: SCANNER:
Scheduled SCANNER: Scheduled
Workflow,Patien Scheduled Workflow,Patien
t Information Workflow,Patient t Information Scheduled
Scheduled Workflow
Workflow Reconciliation, Information Reconciliation,
Access to Reconciliation, Access to Patient
Patient Scheduled Information
Radiology Access to Radiology
Information Workflow, Reconciliation
Information, and Radiology Information, and
Reconciliation Scheduled
Presentation of Consistent Information, and Consistent Portable Data
Consistent Workflow Presentation of Consistent Presentation of
Grouped for Imaging
Presentation of Procedures, Portable Data Images Presentation of Images
Which IHE profiles Images(CT) Evidence
18.15 for Imaging WORKSTATIO Images WORKSTATIO
supported Patient Documents
Presentation of Access to N:Image WORKSTATION:I N:Image
Information Consistent
Grouped Radiology Display, mage Display, Display,
Reconciliation, Presentation of
Procedures(CT) Information Eveidence Eveidence Eveidence
Consistent Time Creator, Print Creator, Print Creator, Print Images
Evidence
Documents Composer, Composer, Report Composer, Presentation of
Report Creator, Creator, Report Report Creator, Grouped
Portable Data Report Reader, Reader, image Report Reader, Procedures
for Imaging image Display, Display, Portable image Display, Charge Position
Portable Media Media Creator, Portable Media
Creator, Report Report Reader Creator, Report
Reader Reader
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CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
1) Acquisition
Modality +
options: Acquisition Acquisition
- Assisted Modality ( Modality (
Acquisition
Acquisition Patient Based Patient Based
Modality ( Patient
Protocol Setting Worklist Query, Worklist Query,
Based Worklist
Broad Worklist Broad Worklist
Broad Worklist - PPS Exception Query, Broad
Acquisition Query, Modality Query, Modality
Management Worklist Query,
Actors Patient Based Modality, Group Case), Group Case),
Modality Group
18.16 implemented - Worklist Query - Patient Based Image Image Acquisition
Time Client Case), Image
scanner Modality Group Worklist Query Display,Evidenc Display,Evidenc
Display,Evidence
Case - Broad Worklist e e
Creator,Acquisitio
Query Creator,Acquisit Creator,Acquisit
n Modality, Image
ion Modality, ion Modality,
2) Image Display,Print
Image Image
Display Composer
Display,Print Display,Print
3) Portable Composer Composer
Media Creator
and Reader
Image Display Image Display
Image Display, Image Display,
Image Creator Image Creator Image Display,
Evidence Evidence
Evidence Creator,
Portable Media Portable Media 1) Image Creator, Print Creator, Print
Print Composer,
Creator Creator Display Composer, Composer,
Actors Report Creator,
Client Client Report Creator, Report Creator,
18.17 implemented - 2) Portable Report Reader, Image Display
Authentication Authentication Report Reader, Report Reader,
workstation Media Creator image Display,
Agent Agent image Display, image Display,
and Reader Portable Media
Portable Media Portable Media
Personnel White Personnel Creator, Report
Creator, Report Creator, Report
Pages White Pages Reader
Reader Reader
Consumer Consumer
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CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
18 d DICOM objects
CT image object
18.18 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
(1993) supported
CT 'enhanced'
18.19 multiframe object No No No Standard Standard Standard Standard
(2005) supported
CT object
Image Object Image Object Image Object CT image object CT image object CT image object
18.20 supported as 1993
(1993) (1993) (1993) (1993) (1993) (1993)
standard
18.21 Storage SCU, SCP SCU, SCP Yes Yes Yes Yes SCU, SCP
18.22 Print SCU SCU Yes Yes Yes Yes SCU
18.23 Query / retrieve SCU, SCP SCU, SCP Yes Yes Yes Yes SCU, SCP
SCU (Connect SCU (Connect
18.24 Modality worklist Yes Yes Yes Yes SCU
Pro) Pro)
Performed SCU (Connect SCU (Connect
18.25 Yes Yes Yes Yes SCP
procedure step Pro) Pro)
Storage
18.26 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SCU
commitment
18.27 Storage SCU, SCP SCU, SCP Yes Yes Yes Yes SCU/SCP
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CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
18.28 Print SCU SCU Yes Yes Yes Yes SCU
18.29 Query / retrieve SCU, SCP SCU, SCP Yes Yes Yes Yes SCU
Modality worklist
18.30 Yes Yes No No No No Not available
management
Performed MPPS service MPPS service as MPPS service
18.31 Yes Yes No Not available
procedure step as SCU SCU as SCU
Storage
18.32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SCU
commitment
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CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Straight
(standard)
Straight head Straight head Tilt (option)
Elevated and Straight head rest Tilt & Pivot
rest (standard), rest (standard),
Reclined (standard), (option)
19.3 Head Rest Standard Standard coronal coronal
(standard); Flat coronal headrest
headrest headrest Coronal (option,
(option) (option)
(option) (option) 2 types)
Ratchet (option)
Infant (option)
Stereotactic head Info. not
19.4 No No Option Option Option Local Purchase
restraint available
Velcro Velcro Velcro
19.5 Restraining straps Option Option Velcro Velcro (standard)
(standard) (standard) (standard)
Slicker mattress
19.6 Option Option Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
cover
Bariatric couch Available May Available May
19.7 Yes (optional) Yes Yes Yes No
option? 09 09
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CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Hard-copy imaging Info. not
19.10 Option Option Option Option Option Local Purchase
device available
Gantry mounted
19.11 Option Option ECG Monitor Option Option Option No
ECG
20 a Operator console
Maximum and
minimum intensity
20.1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
projections (MIP,
MINIP)
Multi-planar
20.2 reconstruction Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
(MPR)
Planes available in
20.3 User Defined User Defined Any Yes Yes Yes Yes
MPR
Shaded surface
20.4 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
display (SSD)
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64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Source
Volume rendering
20.5 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
software
Manual Manual
Segmentation and Manual and (standard), Manual (standard), (standard),
20.6 Option Option Yes
sculpting Automatic Automated Automated (option) Automated
(option) (option)
20 b Standard workstation
Maximum and
minimum intensity
20.7 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
projections (MIP,
MINIP)
Multi-planar
20.8 reconstruction Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
(MPR)
Planes available in
20.9 Yes Yes Any Yes Yes Yes Yes
MPR
Yes
Shaded surface (Option on
20.10 Option Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
display (SSD) Cardiac
scanner)
Volume rendering
20.11 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
software
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VCT VCT XT Definition Dual Aquilion 64
64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Source
Manual Manual
Segmentation and Manual and (standard), Manual (standard), (standard),
20.12 Option Option Yes
sculpting Automatic Automated Automated (option) Automated
(option) (option)
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VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Virtual WS Advantage WS Advantage Syngo Syngo Syngo
Yes - Virtual Colon CAR (3D
21.4 colonoscopy: CTC Plus or Pro CTC Plus or Pro Colonography Colonography CT Colonography
Colnoscopy WS Option)
Advanced package 3D OC/WS 3D OC/WS CT (OC & WS) (OC & WS) CT (OC & WS)
CBP (MC
Syngo Neuro Syngo Neuro Syngo Neuro Option)
Brain perfusion Perfusion 4 Perfusion 4 Yes - Advanced
21.5 Perfusion CT Perfusion CT (OC, Perfusion CT
software Neuro Neuro Brain Perfusion CBP (3D WS
(OC, & WS) & WS) (OC, & WS)
Option)
Perfusion 4 Perfusion 4 Syngo Body CT Syngo Body CT Syngo Body CT
Body perfusion Yes - Functional
21.6 Whole Body Whole Body Perfusion (OC & Perfusion (OC & Perfusion (OC & Not available
software CT
perfusion perfusion WS) WS) WS)
OC: n/a, WS: OC: n/a, WS: Yes - Lung
Computer assisted Syngo Lung Syngo Lung CAD Syngo Lung Lung CAD (3D
21.7 Option Option Nodule
reading: Lung CAD (OC & WS) (OC & WS) CAD (OC & WS) WS Option)
(LungVCAR) (LungVCAR) Assessement
OC: n/a, WS: OC: n/a, WS: Syngo Syngo Syngo
Computer assisted Yes - Polyp Colon CAR (3D
21.8 Option Option Colonography Colonography Colonography
reading: Colon CAD WS Option)
(ColonVCAR) (ColonVCAR) PEV (OC & WS) PEV (OC & WS) PEV (OC & WS)
WS: ADW WS: ADW
Bone mineral Yes - Bone Syngo Osteo Syngo Osteo (OC Syngo Osteo BMS (MC
21.9 BMD/Mindways BMD/Mindways
densitometry Mineral Analysis (OC & WS) & WS) (OC & WS) Option)
BMD BMD
WS/OC: WS/OC: Syngo Dental Syngo Dental (OC Syngo Dental Dental (MC
21.10 Dental Yes - Dental CT
Dentascan Dentascan (OC & WS ) & WS ) (OC & WS ) Option)
Syngo Image Syngo Image
CT/MR Fusion; CT/MR Fusion; Yes - Master Syngo Image Fusion 7D (3D
21.11 Image fusion Fusion (OC & Fusion (OC &
CT/PET Fusion CT/PET Fusion Match Fusion (OC & WS) WS Option)
WS) WS)
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VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
(0.35, 0.375 0.37 standard / (0.35 , 0.375,
Rotation times for 0.35, 0.375, 0.4,
options), 0.4, 0.33 option 0.4, 0.45 option)
22.7 cardiac scanning 0.425, 0.45, 0.4 0.33 0.33
0.425, 0.45,
[sec] 0.475, 0.5 0.5, 0.6, 0.75
0.475, 0.5
Automatic adapted
22.8 selection of No No Always use 0.4 No No No Yes
rotation time?
700 (800 with
Maximum mA 800 with 100kW 500
100kW
22.9 available for generator as 500 665 666 666
generator (580 option)
cardiac scanning standard
option)
ECG-gated mA
modulation (max
22.10 80 80 80 80 96 96 80
reduction from
peak mA) [%]
Pitches available
0.18, 0.2, 0.24,
22.11 for cardiac 0.16 - 0.325 0.16 - 0.325 0.2 - 0.3 0.18 - 1.5 0.2 - 1.5 >0.125
0.34
scanning
Automatic adapted Yes, according Yes, according Yes, based on Yes - Heart
22.12 No Yes - Heart Rate Yes
selection of pitch? to heart rate to heart rate heart rate Rate
Multi-sector Yes, up to 5
22.13 4 4 Yes - 2 Yes - 2 Yes - 2 5
reconstruction sectors
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VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Yes, MaxCycle -
system
Automatic adapted automatically Yes
selection of multi- uses the
22.14 No No No Yes Yes Heart Rate
sector maximum
reconstruction number of the Dependent
sectors for each
voxel.
Delete, Disable, Delete, Disable,
Yes, R-Tag can Delete, Disable,
Insert, RR Insert, RR
R-peak Trigger R-peak Trigger be added, Insert, RR interval
22.15 ECG editing interval interval Yes
Points Points removed and reconstruction (
reconstruction ( reconstruction (
moved. time and %)
time and %) time and %)
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VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
70%-70%
window for ECG
pulsing
Retrospective
a) 120 kV, 500 gating (helical):
70%-70% 120 kV, 300 mA,
mA, Pitch 0.22 kV = 120 kV 20 mSv w/o 0.35 s/rot, Pitch
window for ECG
12cm heart: Rotation Time = pulsing ECG-gated 0.197
For 70 kg patient,
DLP = 919 0.4s current
60 bpm give Retrospective 64 * 0.5 mm,
mGy.cm modulation
typical scan mAs = 800 mAs gating (helical): scan lenght 120
parameters and 14 cm heart: 7.2 mSv with mm
Pitch = 0.2 19.8 mSv w/o
DLP = 1038 ECG-gated
(a) effective dose Scan Length = ECG-gated Effective dose
22.16 mGy.cm, E = Not Specified Info not available current
without ECG 120 mm current 12.9 mSv
17.6 mSv modulation (to
modulation modulation Modulated
b) Min mA 200, Effective Dose = 20% max)
(b) effective dose 14 mSv 8.5 mSv with Effective dose
Max mA 550 3.6 mSv with
with ECG ECG-gated 10.8 mSv
(70-80%), 14 cm Effective Dose = ECG-gated
modulation current Prospective
heart: DLP = 8 mSv (with current
modulation) modulation (to modulation (to Effctive Dose
763 mGy.cm, E
20% max) 4% max) 5.7 mSv
= 12.97 mSv
Prospective
gating
(sequential):
3.2 mSv
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VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Radiotherapy CT
AW Sim MD AW Sim MD Info. not
23.7 simulation Option Option Option Option on WS
(option) (option) available
software
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VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Direct Angio,
Virtual
Unenhanced,
Hard Plaque
Display, Calculli
Characterisation
,
Dual-energy Info. not Musculoskeletal
24.3 No No No No , Lung PBV. Not applicable
analysis software available
(SC / WS),
[Heart PBV,
Brain
Haemmorhage,
Lung Vessels
and Gout - WIP]
(SC / WS)
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VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
4 images: 4 images:
Top left - plan Top left - plan
slice slice
Top right - Top right -
enhancing enhancing
image image
Contrast media
Bottom left - real Bottom left - real Info. not Region of Region of interest Region of Image and
24.7 bolus tracking;
time time available interest graph graph interest graph graph display
user monitoring
enhancement enhancement
graph graph
Bottom right - Bottom right -
real time scan real time scan
times, elapsed times, elapsed
time clock time clock
Contrast media
Yes, to stop & Yes, to stop & Info. not Yes, to force the Yes, to force the Yes, to force the
24.8 bolus tracking; Abort or Start
start scan start scan available scan scan scan
manual override
Yes, provided Yes, provided
CT fluoroscopy: Yes, provided
Cine mode, out Cine mode, out Info. not Fluoro option Fluoro option
24.9 out-of-room Fluoro option has Yes
of room of room available has been has been
capability been purchased
purchased purchased
Yes, provided Yes, provided
Yes, provided Yes
CT fluoroscopy: in- Info. not Fluoro option Fluoro option
24.10 WIP WIP Fluoro option has
room capability available has been has been (Option)
been purchased
purchased purchased
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CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
32
24
12 x 0.6, 10 x 16
CT fluoroscopy; 1.2, 30 x 0.6, 6 x 1.2, 12 x
Info. not 6 x 1.2, 12 x 1.2, 1
24.12 beam collimations WIP WIP 1.2, 1 x 5, 1 x 12
available 12 x 1.2, 24 x x 5, 1 x 10
[mm] 10 8
1.2
4
2
(32) 8,16, 8
(24) 6, 12, 6 or
8, 8, 8
12 x 0.6, 10 x 6 x 1.2, 3 x 2.4, (16) 4, 8, 4
CT fluoroscopy; 1.2, 30 x 0.6, 6 x 1.2, 3 x 2.4, 6
Info. not 6 x 2.4, 3 x 4.8,
24.13 slice thicknesses WIP WIP x 2.4, 3 x 4.8, 1 x (12) 3, 6, 3 or 4,
available 12 x 1.2, 24 x 1 x 5, 2 x 7.2, 1
[mm] 5, 2 x 7.2, 1 x 10 4, 4
1.2, 3 x 6 x 10
(8) 2, 4, 2
(4) 1, 2, 1
(2) 0.5, 1, 0.5
Full 2D and 3D
CT fluoroscopy; Full 2D and 3D
Info. not Volume imaging
24.14 other viewing WIP WIP no Volume imaging No
available available
options available (option)
(option)
Foot switch and Foot switch and
CT fluoroscopy; in- Info. not Extension
24.15 WIP WIP Foot switch button on the button on the
room scan controls available Operating Panel
gantry gantry
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Dual Source
Joy stick gantry Joy stick gantry Joy stick gantry
CT fluoroscopy; in- Info. not controlsand controls, floating controls, floating Extension
24.16 WIP WIP
room couch control available floating top top control and I top control and I Operating Panel
control control (option) control (option)
Maximum total
CT fluoroscopy; Info. not Visual display Visual display on Visual display mAs
24.17 WIP WIP
scan alarms available on the monitor the monitor on the monitor Buzzer alarm
User definable
In room monitor In room monitor
In room monitor
single or dual, single or dual,
single or dual,
CT fluoroscopy, ceiling or florr ceiling or florr
Info. not ceiling or florr
24.18 additional WIP WIP mounted, Joy mounted, Joy Local
available mounted, Joy
hardware stick, foot pedal, I stick, foot pedal,
stick and foot
control wired or I control wired
pedal
wireless or wireless
Hand CARE: Hand CARE: Hand CARE:
CT fluoroscopy, Info. not
24.19 WIP WIP switch off dose switch off dose for switch off dose Not availbllr
dose control available
for 100° 100° for 100°
Yes, syngo
Yes, syngo Yes, syngo Neuro Neuro
Option: Option:
Neuro Perfusion Perfusion, syngo Perfusion,
CT perfusion Multiorgan Multiorgan Info. not CBP (Cerebal
24.20 and syngo Body Body perfusion syngo Body
capability Perfusion (head, Perfusion (head, available Brain Perfusion)
perfusion and Adaptive 4D perfusion and
body and liver) body and liver)
options spiral options Adaptive 4D
spiral options
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VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
80 Axial with
Maximum scan
Volume Shuttle
coverage for 40 (80 with Axial
(standard on 80 (with Jog 28.8 (Head & 19.2 (Head & 28.8 (Head &
24.21 perfusion scans - Volume Shuttle 32
VCT XT), Scan) Body) Body) Body)
sequential XT upgrade)
(option on
scanning [mm]
cardiac model)
Maximum scan
coverage for
Helical shuttle Helical shuttle Info. not 28.8 (Head & 67 (Head & Body 6 (Head)/15
24.22 perfusion scans - Not applicable
WIP WIP available Body) Adaptive 4D Spiral (Body) Adaptive
helical scanning
[mm] Option) 4D Spiral Option
Yes, syngo
Yes, syngo Yes, syngo Neuro Neuro
Neuro, Body or Neuro, Body or
Neuro Perfusion Perfusion, syngo Perfusion,
CT perfusion Multiorgan Multiorgan Info. not CBP (Cerebal
24.23 and syngo Body Body perfusion syngo Body
analysis Perfusion , W/S Perfusion , W/S available Brain Perfusion)
perfusion and Adaptive 4D perfusion and
& OC & OC
options spiral options Adaptive 4D
spiral options
Power supply 3 phase 380- 3 phase 380- 380 - 440 V , 380 - 440 V , 380 - 440 V ,
480V 480V Info. not
25.2 requirements 3Phase, N & E 3Phase, N & E 3Phase, N & E Not applicable
available
(other) 140kVA/150kVA 140kVA/150kVA 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz
Plumbing
25.3 Not applicable Not applicable None Yes Site dependant Site dependant Not applicable
requirements
Minimum floor
Info. not Up to 333.33 Up to 517.2
25.4 load-bearing 1448 1448 293.7 ±10% 732
available ±10% ±10%
[kg/m2]
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VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
21.7 (1700 21.7 (1700
Recommended couch) couch) 27 (std)
Site dependant Site dependant Site dependant
25.7 floor area required 35.69
23.9 (2000 23.9 (2000 ≥17.5 ≥18 ≥14.5 25 (short)
for scanner [m²]
couch) couch)
Minimum floor
Site Dependant Site Dependant
area required for Site Dependant - Info not
25.8 12.1 12.1 5 - PC towers - PC tower
the control console PC towers 0.28m² available
0.28m² 0.28m²
[m²]
Gantry dimensions
1881 x 2230 x 1881 x 2230 x 2030 x 2390 x 1990 x 2280 x 1980 x 2380 x 1980 x 2314 1950x2330x960
25.9 (H x W x D [mm]) 1001; 1850 1001; 1850 940; 1941 940; 2000 935; 2300 x1170; 2700 ; 1750
and weight [kg]
450x630x2690;
Couch dimensions
990 x 660 x 990 x 660 x 1010 x 690 x 1022 x 690 x 1000 x 750 x 1020 x 750 x 450 (std)
25.10 (H x W x L [mm]) 5300; 430 5300; 430 2490; 385 2430; 500 2445; 500 2432; 500 450x630x2390;
and weight [kg]
420 (short)
680 - 883 x 680 - 883 x
1238 x 1020 - 1238 x 1020 -
Control console 1228 (Keyboard 1228 (Keyboard 700 x 450 x
dimensions Table) Table) Site Dependant Site Dependant - Site Dependant 815; 140
760 x 1190 x
25.11 - 2 x PC towers PC tower 450 x - PC tower 450
(H x W x L [mm]) 680 - 807 x 680 - 807 x 910; 56 1470 x 650 x
450 x 620 x 220 620 x 220 x 620 x 220
and weight [kg] 1238 x 1020 - 1238 x 1020 - 870; 260
1228 (Monitor 1228 (Monitor
Table) Table)
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Dual Source
Power unit
dimensions 1120 x 560 x
1067 x 711 x 1067 x 711 x
25.12 530; 27 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 870 x 669 x 800
(H x W x D [mm]) 559; 335 559; 335
(optional)
and weight [kg]
Cooling unit
dimensions Site Dependant Site Dependant
25.13 Not required Not required None 1300 x 1140 x Not applicable 1300 x 1140 x Not applicable
(H x W x D [mm]) 770; 360 770; 360
and weight [kg]
Supplementary
25.14 Not required Not required None Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
plant
Supplementary
plant unit
25.15 dimensions Not required Not required None Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
(H x W x D [mm])
and weight [kg]
Supplementary
25.16 Not applicable Not applicable None Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
plant locations
Peak heat output Info. not
Info. not Info. not
25.17 from system during 18,000 BTU/hr 6.5 17.4 15
scanning [kW]
available available available
Patient
throughput is
System cooling Info. not
25.18 limited by the Air cooled Water Air Water Air
method available
tube cooling
algorithm
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Dual Source
Air conditioning for Info. not Only comfort Only comfort Only comfort
25.19 Yes Yes Recommended
scanner room available cooling needed cooling needed cooling needed
Environmental
requirements
(max/min 21 - 26° C 21 - 26° C -
20 - 26 ºC, 40
18 to 24 C, 35 to 15 - 28 °C , 15 - 18 - 28 °C, 20 - 75 18 - 28 °C, 20 -
25.20 temperature, 30 - 60% 30 - 60% 70% 75% % 75 % 80% relative
humidity) in relative humidity relative humidity humidity
scanner control
room
Environmental
requirements 18 - 26° C 18 - 26° C 20 - 26 ºC, 40 -
(max/min 15 to 24 C, 35 to 15 - 28 °C , 15 - 18 - 28 °C, 20 - 75 18 - 28 °C, 20 -
25.21 30 - 60% 30 - 60% 80% relative
temperature, 70% 75% % 75 %
relative humidity relative humidity humidity
humidity) for
control computer
Environmental
requirements 18 - 26° C 18 - 26° C 20 - 26 ºC, 40 -
(max/min 15 to 24 C, 35 to 15 - 28 °C , 15 - 18 - 28 °C, 20 - 75 18 - 28 °C, 20 -
25.22 30 - 60% 30 - 60% 80% relative
temperature, 70% 75% % 75 %
relative humidity relative humidity humidity
humidity) for
reconstructor
Environmental
requirements 18 - 26° C 18 - 26° C 20 - 26 ºC, 40 -
(max/min 15 to 24 C, 35 to 15 - 28 °C , 15 - 18 - 28 °C, 20 - 75 18 - 28 °C, 20 -
25.23 30 - 60% 30 - 60% 80% relative
temperature, 70% 75% % 75 %
relative humidity relative humidity humidity
humidity) for
workstation
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Dual Source
Connection to Info not Info not 1000 MPS /
25.24 1000 1000 1000 1000
networks [Mbits/s] available available 1000 Base T
Network RJ45
10 MPS / 10
25.25 connections 3 x RJ45 CAT5 3 x RJ45 CAT5 1 per PC 1 per PC 1 per PC
Base T CAT5E or CAT6
required
Network
25.26 LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN
requirements
Static network
Yes - one per Yes - one per
25.27 addresses Optional Optional Yes Yes - one per PC Yes
PC PC
required
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Dual Source
Available/ Not Available/ Not
Weekend engineer Info. not Available as a Available as a Available as a Info not
26.3 on standard on standard
call-out available costed option costed option costed option available
contract contract
Available / Not Available / Not
Out of hours Info. not Available as a Available as a Available as a Info not
26.4 on standard on standard
planned servicing available costed option costed option costed option available
contract contract
Available on Available on Secure remote Secure remote Secure remote
Info. not Info not
26.5 Dial-in diagnostics standard standard access available access available access available
available available
contract contract (see note 2) (see note 2) (see note 2)
Available/ Not Available/ Not
Info. not Available as a Available as a Available as a Info not
26.6 Tube replacement on standard on standard
available contract option contract option contract option available
contract contract
Available on Available on Included in a Included in a Included in a
Detector Info. not Info not
26.7 standard standard Performance Performance TOP Performance
replacement available available
contract contract TOP contract contract TOP contract
Available on Available on Included in a Included in a Included in a
Info. not Info not
26.8 Main computers standard standard Performance Performance TOP Performance
available available
contract contract TOP contract contract TOP contract
Available on Available on Included in a Included in a Included in a
Monitors and Info. not Info not
26.9 standard standard Performance Performance TOP Performance
display devices available available
contract contract TOP contract contract TOP contract
Separate Separate Included in a Included in a Included in a
Info. not Info not
26.10 Workstations contract for contract for Performance Performance TOP Performance
available available
workstation workstation TOP contract contract TOP contract
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Dual Source
Available on Available on Included in a Included in a Included in a
User / application Info. not Info not
26.11 standard standard Performance Performance TOP Performance
support available available
contract contract TOP contract contract TOP contract
Available on Available on Included in a Included in a Included in a
Info. not Info not
26.12 Parts standard standard Performance Performance TOP Performance
available available
contract contract TOP contract contract TOP contract
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Dual Source
1 year from 1 year from 1 year from
Warrantee Info. not Info not
26.18 12 months 12 months handover of handover of handover of
duration available available
system system system
What is the tube
Dependant on Dependant on Info. not One year (see One year (see One year (see Info not
26.19 replacement
contract contract available note 5) note 5) note 5) available
policy?
What elements of
scanner / plant are Info. not As listed (see As listed (see As listed (see Info not
26.20 Air conditioning Air conditioning
not covered in available Notes 6 and 7) Notes 6 and 7) Notes 6 and 7) available
standard support?
26 c Reliability
What is the
expected life span Not less than 7 Not less than 7
Info. not Not less than 7 Info not
26.21 of the product ? 10 yrs 10 yrs years (see Note years (see Note
available years (see Note 8) available
(for five 8 hour 8) 8)
days per week)
Data to date Data to date
Data to date
shows that the shows that the
shows that the
average life average life
average life
expectancy of expectancy of
expectancy of
Straton x-ray Straton x-ray
What is average Info. not Straton x-ray Info not
26.22 1 year + 1 year + tubes life is tubes life is
tube life ? available tubes life is available
between 2-3 between 2-3
between 2-3 years
years (see Note years (see Note
(see Note 9).
9). 9).
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Dual Source
Guaranteed tube Warranty 1st Warranty 1st Info. not One full year One full year (see One full year Info not
26.23
life Year Year available (see note 5) note 5) (see note 5) available
Detectors Detectors
Detectors should
What is the should typically should typically
Info. not typically have a life Info not
26.24 expected detector Life of system Life of system have a life span have a life span
available span of 7 years available
life ? of 7 years (see of 7 years (see
(see Note 10)
Note 10) Note 10)
How long are
component Info. not 10 years as per 10 years as per 10 years as per Info not
26.25 10 yrs 10 yrs
supplies available CRACOE CRACOE CRACOE available
maintained ?
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Any adverse
incident reports Info. not
27.3 None None No No No No
issued on this available
model ?
What is the audible
noise output of the
Meets IEC Meets IEC Info. not
27.4 product under 70 @ 1m 68 @ 1m 70 @ 1m 61
60601 60601 available
normal operating
conditions? [dB(A)]
What is the audible
noise output of the
Meets IEC Meets IEC Info. not
27.5 product under 67 @ 1m 65 @ 1m 67 @ 1m 61
60601 60601 available
standby or idle
conditions? [dB(A)]
Is vibration
generated by the
0.5 to 20 Hz; no 0.5 to 20 Hz; no Info. not
27.6 product under No No No No
hazard warning hazard warning available
normal operating
conditions?
What are the
levels of waste
Info. not
27.7 output under None None None None None None
available
normal operating
conditions?
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Do the waste
outputs from
product under
normal operating Info. not
27.8 Not applicable Not applicable No No No No
conditions require available
any regulatory
permits, consents
or licences?
Any water Info. not
27.9 No No No No No No
consumption? available
What levels, and
sizes of particulate
matter are emitted
Info. not
27.10 from the product None None None None None None
available
under normal
operating
conditions?
Covers prevent
the emission of
Graphite dust
What features are
from slip rings.
designed in to the Info. not
27.11 Not specified Not specified Air Filters Air Filters Air Filters Any dust
product to mitigate available
gathered is
emissions to air
removed during
regular
maintenance.
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To what extent is
the product
Info. not Not specifically
27.12 designed for use in Not specified Not specified Complies Complies Complies
available designed
developing health
economies?
What colours are One Color (off- One Color (off- Info. not White, Zebra, or
27.13 White White or Zebra
available white/blue) white/blue) available Wood
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Dual Source
What is the power
consumption when Info. not 10
28.3 15 kVA 15 kVA 8 - 10kVA 4 kVA 6 kVA
in 'Stand-By' mode available (PF > 0.9)
? [kVA]
By design
features (mainly
hardware) such
What power saving
as a High light
features are Info. not
28.4 Not specified Not specified Standby mode Standby mode Standby mode output solid
designed in to the available
state detector
product ?
and a High
efficiency
generator.
Various
(software)
solutions : e.g.
Dose reduction
features (Image
recon algorithm
Does the product
Yes, always Yes, always and processing
design incorporate
complies with complies with Info. not such as QDS,
28.5 features to reduce Yes Yes Yes
internal ecology internal ecology available Boost 3D and
overall energy
policy policy TCOT recon
demand?
and Exposure
control
functions)
realise a
reduced energy
demand
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What percentage
of the packaging
As per As per
used is derived Info. not As per European
28.6 Not specified Not specified European Union European Union 0.03
from recyclate as available Union regulations
regulations regulations
opposed to virgin
materials?
What percentage
of the packaging
Info. not
28.7 can be recycled ? Not specified Not specified 1 1 1 1
available
(under normal
circumstances)
Are there any Lead: Lead salts Lead: Lead salts Pb (X-ray
known toxic in X-ray tube in X-ray tube Info. not shielding)
28.8 Mercury, Lead Mercury, Lead Mercury, Lead
components used assembly are assembly are available Hg (LCD
in this scanner ? toxic toxic monitor)
Does the system
use any gases
classed as Info. not
28.9 No No No No No No
hazardous or available
operating under
pressure ?
Doe the product
Info. not
28.10 utilise and No No No No No No
available
refrigerants?
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
What is the
percentage of
Info. not Info. not
28.11 recyclate utilised in Not specified Not specified
available available
the product
manufacture?
What is the
Energy Energy Energy
environmental Info. not
28.12 Not specified Not specified consumption / consumption / consumption / Use of electricity
impact of operating available
heat output heat output heat output
this scanner ?
What is the carbon
footprint of the
manufacturing Info. not
28.13 Not specified Not specified Unknown Unknown Unknown 0.05
processes ? available
[Equivalent tonnes
of CO2 emissions]
What is the carbon
footprint of
operating the
Info. not
28.14 scanner? Not specified Not specified Unknown Unknown Unknown 15.2
available
[Equivalent tonnes
of CO2 emissions
per annum]
Siemens
Philips Siemens Siemens
GE LightSpeed GE LightSpeed SOMATOM Toshiba
Brilliance SOMATOM SOMATOM
VCT VCT XT Definition Aquilion 64
CT 64 Sensation 64 Definition AS 64
Dual Source
Use of
recyclable
materials;
information for
EMAS EMAS treatment
EMAS registered
How does the Environmental Environmental registered & registered & facilities is
& WEEE
scanner address warnings in warnings in Info. not WEEE WEEE available;
28.15 Registered Nr. DE
the needs of the Operator's Operator's available Registered Nr. Registered Nr. systems to
23691322
WEEE directives? Manual Manual DE 23691322 DE 23691322 ensure
compliance with
WEEE directive.
TMS UK are
member of B2B
compliance ltd.
The ratio of
recycable
material is
approximately
80% in total
weight. All
Do you recycle /
relevant
28.16 refurbish existing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
products are
scanners?
either
refurbished or
treated in
accordance with
the WEEE
requirements
Additional notes
GE
The following statement was received in response to the questionnaire in relation to the sustainability questions (table 28).
The GE Healthcare Renewable Resources team in Oak Creek, Wisconsin ensures that nearly 15 million pounds of old medical
equipment and parts are reused, redeployed or recycled each year.
GE Healthcare Renewable Resources in Oak Creek, Wisconsin earned the Governor's Award for Excellence in Environmental
Performance for reprocessing nearly 15 million pounds of old medical equipment and parts each year.
As part of Global Parts & Repair Solutions in the service organization of the Diagnostic Imaging business, Renewable Resources is
an example of our ecomagination commitment to improve the energy efficiency of our business operations while also increasing
company revenue.
The Oak Creek facility receives a wide variety of devices and parts, including:
"We receive more then 4,000 truckloads of material per year," says Geoff Hunt, global repair manager. "That includes up to 500 CT
and X-ray systems and 800 diagnostic imaging system cabinets.
"We send some imaging systems to repair suppliers for use as test beds for repair parts. Others we take apart. We harvest the
usable components to be placed into inventory or added to our repair pools. This is especially valuable for older components that no
longer have a supply chain. The remainder we separate into material streams for recycling."
Siemens
The following notes are additional comments that were received in response to the questionnaire, that have been placed here in
order to keep the responses in the comparison tables concise.
Note1: It is not possible to accurately predict "The lifespan" of some components such as X-ray tubes as there are too many variables
governing their usage, for example - the number, type and frequency of examination procedures carried out, the number of exposures
with reference to made, the parameters selected for those exposures, the intervals between exposures, etc. all factors which are clearly unknown at this
question 3.11 time. However based on average usage and historical data X-ray tube should typically have a life span of 3 years.
Siemens Remote Services utilises a secure broadband internet connection, such as N3, such that systems can benefit from real-time,
Note 2: pro-active monitoring which detects and reports parameter deviations and potential system malfunctions to our specialists in the Uptime
Q26.5 Support Centre. In addition your systems can receive software updates, can be protected against viruses and can even support you as
a user with clinical information and e-training.
When a call is received at the UPTIME Support Centre, there is immediate call clarification with all resources to assist problem
Note 3: resolution available within the team: immediate access to remote clarification information provided via Siemens Remote Services, the
Q26.13 call history on SAP, technical as well as application experts, and spare parts logistics. However, if required, we would aim to have an
engineer to site within 4 working hours.
Our logistics operation is as effective as it can be; parts ordered by 6.00 pm can be delivered to site before 8.00 am the following day.
Note 4: In some cases it may even be possible to get spare parts delivered on the same day. Our network of spare-part drop boxes,
strategically placed at hospital sites throughout the country makes parts delivery to site as transparent and efficient as possible. This is
Q26.15 complemented by our ‘Assisted-Fit’ programme where a larger part can be delivered by appointment with all the necessary manpower
to install it.
The STRATON X-ray tube is delivered with one year full warranty. There are no restrictions in terms of scan seconds or patient limits.
Note 5: This offer is not restricted to a pro rata bases, the warranty is delivered for one full year. If the tube should fail during the warranty
Q26.19 and Q26.23 period, Siemens will replace every tube during these 12 months free of charge. e.g. If a tube fails in month 10 a new tube will be
supplied free of charge, which will come with a 2 month warranty thus fulfilling a total warranty period of 12 months.
Contract Exclusions:
All Systems: The following items are not included within the Maintenance Contract (MC) and will be charged for at the then current
rates, unless covered by special warranty terms and/or explicitly included within the MC.
1. Network configuration work including -
a. Changing IP addresses
b. Network modifications
c. Making changes or adding items to networks, e.g. moving or adding workstations
d. All Dicom changes including adding peripheral items, e.g. printers etc
Note 6
e. Any additional hardware/software which may be required to assist networking compatibility will be charged on 'if required basis' in
Q26.20
addition to the fixed charge.
2. UPS Batteries
3. Any Non-Siemens badged system components supplied with the system
4. Accessories, consumable items and positioning aids
5. Accidental and/or wilful damage caused through mishandling or neglect.
In addition to the items listed under “All systems” the following modality specific items, are not included within the Maintenance Contract
(MC) and w
X- Ray Tubes
Where failure occurs due to faulty design, materials or workmanship, within the first 12 months from the date of installation of the
system or of a replacement tube, the tube will be replaced and charged on a pro rata basis according to the number of months passed
other than as detailed below:
Note 7: CT X Ray Tubes excluding Straton.
Q26.20 Where failure occurs due to faulty design, materials or workmanship, within the first 12 months from the date of installation of the
system or of a replacement tube, the tube will be replaced and charged on a pro rata basis according to the number of scan - seconds
utilised up to the warranted value.
Straton CT X-Ray tube.
12 months full warranty, no scan-seconds limits and no patient limits.
This is very new technology which is being developed and refined continuously. Siemens Medical Solutions systems are supported in
Note 8: line with the provisions in CRACOE - The contractor shall make available for purchase by the authority, or its agents, any necessary
spare parts and components to ensure that the goods can be maintained in safe working operation for a period of not less than 7 years
Q26.21 from acceptance and, thereafter, shall use all reasonable endeavors to provide the said spare parts and components for a further period
of 3 years.
Data to date shows that the average life expectancy of Straton x-ray tubes life is between 2-3 years. Please note that it is difficult to
Note 9: determine life expectancy for these items since it is heavily dependent on the number, type and frequency of examination procedures
Q26.22 carried out, the number of exposures made, the parameters selected for these exposures, the intervals between exposures, as well as
whether servicing has been requested and carried out at appropriate intervals - factors which are clearly unknown at this time.
It is not possible to accurately predict "The lifespan" of some components such as detectors as there are too many variables governing
Note 10: their usage, for example - the number, type and frequency of examination procedures carried out, the number of exposures made, the
parameters selected for those exposures, the intervals between exposures, etc. all factors which are clearly unknown at this time.
Q26.24 Detectors technology is very new and therefore usage data is limited, however our expectations are that detectors should typically have
a life span of 7 years. Detector cover can be included within a Performance TOP maintenance contract.
We should like to thank the following for their contribution to this report.
GE Healthcare
Siemens Healthcare
[4] Centre for Evidence-based Purchasing (CEP). 120 to 320 slice CT scanner,
technical specifications. Comparative specifications. CEP 08028; NHS PASA
March 2009
http://www.pasa.nhs.uk/PASAWeb/NHSprocurement/CEP/CEPproducts.htm
Siemens Healthcare
Faraday House
Sir William Siemens Square
Frimley
Camberley
Surrey
GU16 8QD
tel: 01276 696000
website: www.siemens.co.uk/medical