Installation guide

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CR Pro
TM
Phosphor Plate Cassette Maintenance Procedure
The Phosphor Plate Imaging Cassette is a key component in the CR Pro
TM
Computed Radiography System. The CR Pro’s cassette is comprised of the outer
enclosure and the phosphor plate. The outer enclosure provides protection to the
phosphor plate to prevent physical damage and contamination. It also prevents
ambient light from reaching the phosphor plate. A small spring-steel clip called a
“Snap-Lock” is used to retain the phosphor plate within the cassette when it is not
being used.
The phosphor plate is comprised of a metal plate to which a plastic film has been
adhered. The outer layer of the plastic film is coated with a specially formulated
phosphor material. A white plastic strip is attached to the rear-side of the
phosphor plate. The white strip is used, in conjunction with light sensors installed
in the CR Pro unit, to monitor the location of the plate as it is transported through
the scanning and erase processes.
The following cassette handling and care guidelines should be followed to ensure
peak performance of the CR Pro system:
Storage and Handling
• Always store cassettes in an area away from possible stray X-Ray
radiation.
• Store cassettes in an area away from ambient sunlight and bright artificial
light.
• Always store the cassettes in an area that protects them from possible
physical damage.
• Cassettes should be stored resting on their long edge.
• Do not store cassettes by stacking them on top of each other as this may
result in damage to the phosphor plate.
• Always use care when handling the cassettes to prevent damage to the
outer enclosure and the phosphor plate.
• To prevent damage to the internal components of the CR Pro system,
always gently insert the cassette into the CR Pro. Never drop or slam the
cassette into the CR Pro unit.
• While exposing a cassette, do not allow the patient to come into direct
contact with the cassette as this may cause damage to the outer
enclosure or the phosphor plate.