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2900H EN 20071108 Introducing the Drystar 5500
DRYSTAR 5500/5503 REFERENCE MANUAL
Q Number of output trays
The Drystar 5500 is delivered with 4 output trays, which can be assigned to
modalities in any combination.
Q A Quality Control software module is available for the Key-operator. The QC
procedure for general radiography applications has been designed to comply
with the grayscale reproduction constancy test, according to the international
standard IEC 1223-2-4. For more information, refer to ‘Quality control for gen-
eral radiography applications (DT 2 B & DT 2 C)’ on page 141. The QC proce-
dure for the optional mammography application has been designed to comply
with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) of the FDA. For more
information, refer to ‘Quality control for mammography application
(DT 2 Mammo) (optional)’ on page 153.
Q Integrated A#sharp technology
A#sharp is a technology that enhances image sharpness for the Drystar 5500.
An A#sharp label on the upper tray shows that the imager has been upgraded
with this technology.
The A#sharp technology is present in Software version 3.00 and higher.
1 A#Sharp label
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