Ag fa Con tac t s

U.S. HEADQUARTERS

Imaging

10 South Academy Street

Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 421-1600

Fax (864) 421-1622

Informatics

100 Challenger Road

Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

(201) 440-0111

Fax (201) 373-3652

Canada

Agfa, Inc.

77 Belfield Road

Toronto, ON M9W 1G6

(416) 241-1110

Fax (416) 614-2260

Mexico

Agfa de México, S.A. de C.V.

Via Morelos 330 E

Sta. Clara Ecatepec

55540 Edo de México

+52 (55) 5699 1414

Fax +52 (55) 5699 1403

U.S. ZONE OFFICES

Central

(248) 616-9994

Fax (248) 616-9987

Eastern

(800) 581-2432 x8383

(410) 768-9362

Fax (410) 760-1047

Southern

(877) 777-2432, prompt 1

(770) 622-6949

Fax (770) 622-6955

Western

(877) 777-2432, prompt 1

(714) 444-2300 x2304

Fax (714) 444-2041

1-877-777-AGFA (2432)

www.agfa.com/healthcare

www.agfa.com

Agfa, the Agfa-Rhombus, the Point of Knowledge, see more do more, ADC, MUSICA and IMPAX are registered trademarks of Agfa Corporation or its affiliates.

©Copyright 2002, Agfa Corporation. All rights reserved.

MI-00059 8/02

Plug and Play Computed RadiologyADC Solo Personal ComputedRadiography System

ADC® So lo™

Compu ted Rad i o l ogy

A c c e s s i b l e

Computed Radiography

Within Your Reach

The days when radiography was confined tothe radiology department are gone. Today,hospital networks are integrating radiologicalactivities among orthopedic and surgicaldepartments, outpatient clinics, satelliteoperations and others.

That’s why Agfa has developed a newdiagnostic center that makes fully-digitalComputed Radiography easy, accessible and affordable.

Exceptional Image Quality

The ADC Solo has been specifically designedfor departments, individuals, or locationsthat demand high quality, but do not require high volume. Agfa’s MUSICA® imageprocessing software enhances contrast andcompresses the dynamic range for optimaldisplay on film or screen. With a singlemouse click, the image is viewable on aworkstation or on film with optimal settingsand no operator intervention.

Personal PACS

Combine an ADC Solo, a standard PC running ADC Solo software, and an archiving system,and you have “Personal PACS”—cost-effectiveComputed Radiography that produces highquality diagnostic images right on yourdesktop. Personal PACS is an ideal solutionfor private practice radiologists, radiologyoperations with lower volume, remoteoperations, and supplementary imagingcapabilities. In each case, the ADC Soloprovides exactly the same image qualityoffered by the ADC Compact.

Easy to Install, Easy to Use

The ADC Solo is designed for fast installationto provide you with the many advantages ofdigital imaging right away. The unit’s smallfootprint lets you handle and place it in eventhe smallest location or practice. An Agfatechnician can assess any ADC Solo systemproblems remotely and provide instantassistance when it is connected to the Agfasecure remote access system.

Harness the Power of IMPAX

The digital data produced by the ADC Solocan be shared using IMPAX, Agfa’s digitalimage management and communicationnetwork. Linking the ADC Solo with IMPAXenables short-term, expert diagnoses fromvirtually any radiologist in the world. Why isthis so important? Because it makes highquality diagnostic Computed Radiographyfeasible for private radiologists, small orremote hospitals, even field hospitals.

Imagine a U.S. Navy aircraft carriersomewhere in the middle of the ocean. Anaccident has happened. X-ray pictures aretaken and digitized aboard the ship using an ADC Solo. The x-rays are rapidly andautomatically processed into high qualitydigital diagnostic images. As there is no radiologist aboard, the images aretransferred wireless to a land-based hospital which can be diagnosed by a staffradiologist. Within moments, the shipboardpatient could receive treatment based on aremote diagnosis.

Compu ted Rad i og r aphyThe Pe r f e c t Add i t i on t o t he ADC

i b l ePlug and Play Installation

The ADC Solo is easy to use—simply plug it inand start working. The small footprint meansyou can place the unit just about anywhere.Should a problem occur, an Agfa techniciancan assess the unit remotely via Agfa’s secureremote access system.

Cost-effective Solution

The ADC Solo offers one of the most cost-effective Computed Radiology solutionsavailable. Hospitals can equip each locationinvolved with radiological activities with itsown unit, saving time and reducing theworkload on your principal diagnostic center.The ADC Solo makes economic sense even for radiologists in private practice.

Designed for Growth

All components of the ADC Solo system aremodular; so is IMPAX®, Agfa’s digital imagemanagement and communication network.That means the ADC Solo can be connected tothe IMPAX network for image ID, processing,distribution, review, printing and archiving.Agfa’s “growth path” concept assures that yourinvestments remain productive, year afteryear, no matter how your facility changes.

The Affordable Addition

to an Installed Base

The ADC Compact™—Agfa’s 70 plate-per-hour system—can easily serve two, three, or four x-ray rooms. But even with that highthroughput, there are times when an extraheavy workload or emergency cases mightforce people to wait. The ADC Solo lets you deal with overflow and emergencieswithout disrupting the normal work of yourdiagnostic center. As a result, the ADC Solohelps you maintain a smooth and balancedradiology workflow.

From Your Desktop to the Network

Because ADC Solo images are digital, theyare ready for digital image management,communication and archiving with Agfa’sIMPAX networking system. IMPAX links bothconventional and digital modalities withAgfa’s modular acquisition and imageretrieval systems for rapid access anddistribution of diagnostic information overthe network. The physical location of theradiology department is no longer a limitingfactor in the transfer of images.

Compatible Cassettes

Computed Radiography systems use cassettesthat work with the installed base of x-raytables. These cassettes work perfectly withboth the ADC Solo and the ADC Compact,ensuring system-wide compatibility.

Qual i ty

Accuracy without compromise,

simplicity without sacrifice—these

attributes allow medical facilities

to adapt to changing patient needs

and respond with the best care and

workflow possible.

P lug and P l ay, “Pe r sona l PACS”A D i g i t a l B r eak th rough i n Med i ca l Imag ing

I m m e d i a c ySpend Your Time Working, not Walking

With the ADC Solo, radiology images aredigitized right where they’re taken, sothey’re ready immediately for Agfa’s IMPAXnetworking system. By eliminating the needfor individual trips transporting cassettes tothe radiology department, staff productivityis greatly enhanced.

Evaluate Images Where

You Digitize Them

The standard single platform system comescomplete with software for ID, preview andprocessing. When digitized with an ADCSolo, images can be evaluated on the spot.

User-Friendly Identification

ADC ID™ software records patientdemographic and examination data onto the memory chip embedded in the cassette.Simply insert the cassette into thetransmission slot of the ID tablet, and non-contact radio frequency transfers the dataautomatically. During cassette readout, theADC Solo links the demographic data withthe image and uses the exam data to set theappropriate image processing parameters.The user interface is easily configured to theuser’s individual needs.

ADC ID software integrates seamlessly intoyour facility’s RIS/HIS using the ADC RISlinkToolkit™ software. RISlink permits rapid anderror-free communication of patient datafrom the RIS.

ADC Solo: Excel lent Image Qual i ty, T ime After T ime

Display and Access the Real Image

ADC Preview™ software displays the actualimage immediately after it has been scannedand processed. This lets the operator checkpatient positioning, collimation borderdetection, and overall processing qualitybefore a hardcopy is printed or a softcopy istransmitted. Patient turnaround is faster and smoother.

ADC Preview software is versatile and user-friendly. It can be configured to show oneimage full-screen, a four or six-image screendivision, or a small bar of ten icon-sizeimages plus one large image. With a singlemouse click, you have immediate access topatient and dose information, as well as fullpost-processing functionality.

High Quality Diagnostic Images,

Totally Hands-Free

After scanned images have been digitized,the ADC Autoprocessing™ software capturesthe incoming raw images and delivers high-quality diagnostic images. In seconds, thesoftware performs a multitude of tasks toprovide fully-processed CR images that areready to display.

Autoprocessing Software Key Features

• MUSICA: runs the Agfa-patentedadvanced image processing software thatprovides contrast and edge enhancement,latitude and noise reduction

• RIOfinder™: runs the Agfa-patentedcollimation border detection softwarethat provides highly successfulrecognition of collimation borders andimage partitions

• Automatic Window/Level Setting:computes the correct window and levelsetting from the raw histogram toprovide optimal information content forthe image display

• Sensitometry Mapping: applies selectedsensitometric look-up tables to providethe best visual match to the displaymedium (monitor or hardcopy)

ADC Autoprocessing software is driven bythe exam selected during the cassetteidentification. For a given exam (e.g., “hand-AP”), the software uses the specificparameter settings defined for this examduring the installation of the ADC Solosystem. This ensures consistent, highlysuccessful image processing.

Reduce Re-takes

ADC Interactive Processing™ software

provides user-friendly access to all

processing parameters in the ADC Solo

system. It provides fast, simple quality

assurance and post-processing of images,

reducing the number of re-takes to the

absolute minimum. Post-processing results

can be immediately viewed on the monitor.

The intelligent graphical user interface (GUI)

makes working with the software very easy.

I m m e d i a c ySpend Your Time Working, not Walking

With the ADC Solo, radiology images aredigitized right where they’re taken, sothey’re ready immediately for Agfa’s IMPAXnetworking system. By eliminating the needfor individual trips transporting cassettes tothe radiology department, staff productivityis greatly enhanced.

Evaluate Images Where

You Digitize Them

The standard single platform system comescomplete with software for ID, preview andprocessing. When digitized with an ADCSolo, images can be evaluated on the spot.

User-Friendly Identification

ADC ID™ software records patientdemographic and examination data onto the memory chip embedded in the cassette.Simply insert the cassette into thetransmission slot of the ID tablet, and non-contact radio frequency transfers the dataautomatically. During cassette readout, theADC Solo links the demographic data withthe image and uses the exam data to set theappropriate image processing parameters.The user interface is easily configured to theuser’s individual needs.

ADC ID software integrates seamlessly intoyour facility’s RIS/HIS using the ADC RISlinkToolkit™ software. RISlink permits rapid anderror-free communication of patient datafrom the RIS.

ADC Solo: Excel lent Image Qual i ty, T ime After T ime

Display and Access the Real Image

ADC Preview™ software displays the actualimage immediately after it has been scannedand processed. This lets the operator checkpatient positioning, collimation borderdetection, and overall processing qualitybefore a hardcopy is printed or a softcopy istransmitted. Patient turnaround is faster and smoother.

ADC Preview software is versatile and user-friendly. It can be configured to show oneimage full-screen, a four or six-image screendivision, or a small bar of ten icon-sizeimages plus one large image. With a singlemouse click, you have immediate access topatient and dose information, as well as fullpost-processing functionality.

High Quality Diagnostic Images,

Totally Hands-Free

After scanned images have been digitized,the ADC Autoprocessing™ software capturesthe incoming raw images and delivers high-quality diagnostic images. In seconds, thesoftware performs a multitude of tasks toprovide fully-processed CR images that areready to display.

Autoprocessing Software Key Features

• MUSICA: runs the Agfa-patentedadvanced image processing software thatprovides contrast and edge enhancement,latitude and noise reduction

• RIOfinder™: runs the Agfa-patentedcollimation border detection softwarethat provides highly successfulrecognition of collimation borders andimage partitions

• Automatic Window/Level Setting:computes the correct window and levelsetting from the raw histogram toprovide optimal information content forthe image display

• Sensitometry Mapping: applies selectedsensitometric look-up tables to providethe best visual match to the displaymedium (monitor or hardcopy)

ADC Autoprocessing software is driven bythe exam selected during the cassetteidentification. For a given exam (e.g., “hand-AP”), the software uses the specificparameter settings defined for this examduring the installation of the ADC Solosystem. This ensures consistent, highlysuccessful image processing.

Reduce Re-takes

ADC Interactive Processing™ software

provides user-friendly access to all

processing parameters in the ADC Solo

system. It provides fast, simple quality

assurance and post-processing of images,

reducing the number of re-takes to the

absolute minimum. Post-processing results

can be immediately viewed on the monitor.

The intelligent graphical user interface (GUI)

makes working with the software very easy.

i b l ePlug and Play Installation

The ADC Solo is easy to use—simply plug it inand start working. The small footprint meansyou can place the unit just about anywhere.Should a problem occur, an Agfa techniciancan assess the unit remotely via Agfa’s secureremote access system.

Cost-effective Solution

The ADC Solo offers one of the most cost-effective Computed Radiology solutionsavailable. Hospitals can equip each locationinvolved with radiological activities with itsown unit, saving time and reducing theworkload on your principal diagnostic center.The ADC Solo makes economic sense even for radiologists in private practice.

Designed for Growth

All components of the ADC Solo system aremodular; so is IMPAX®, Agfa’s digital imagemanagement and communication network.That means the ADC Solo can be connected tothe IMPAX network for image ID, processing,distribution, review, printing and archiving.Agfa’s “growth path” concept assures that yourinvestments remain productive, year afteryear, no matter how your facility changes.

The Affordable Addition

to an Installed Base

The ADC Compact™—Agfa’s 70 plate-per-hour system—can easily serve two, three, or four x-ray rooms. But even with that highthroughput, there are times when an extraheavy workload or emergency cases mightforce people to wait. The ADC Solo lets you deal with overflow and emergencieswithout disrupting the normal work of yourdiagnostic center. As a result, the ADC Solohelps you maintain a smooth and balancedradiology workflow.

From Your Desktop to the Network

Because ADC Solo images are digital, theyare ready for digital image management,communication and archiving with Agfa’sIMPAX networking system. IMPAX links bothconventional and digital modalities withAgfa’s modular acquisition and imageretrieval systems for rapid access anddistribution of diagnostic information overthe network. The physical location of theradiology department is no longer a limitingfactor in the transfer of images.

Compatible Cassettes

Computed Radiography systems use cassettesthat work with the installed base of x-raytables. These cassettes work perfectly withboth the ADC Solo and the ADC Compact,ensuring system-wide compatibility.

Qual i ty

Accuracy without compromise,

simplicity without sacrifice—these

attributes allow medical facilities

to adapt to changing patient needs

and respond with the best care and

workflow possible.

P lug and P l ay, “Pe r sona l PACS”A D i g i t a l B r eak th rough i n Med i ca l Imag ing

b l e

Computed Radiography

Within Your Reach

The days when radiography was confined tothe radiology department are gone. Today,hospital networks are integrating radiologicalactivities among orthopedic and surgicaldepartments, outpatient clinics, satelliteoperations and others.

That’s why Agfa has developed a newdiagnostic center that makes fully-digitalComputed Radiography easy, accessible and affordable.

Exceptional Image Quality

The ADC Solo has been specifically designedfor departments, individuals, or locationsthat demand high quality, but do not require high volume. Agfa’s MUSICA® imageprocessing software enhances contrast andcompresses the dynamic range for optimaldisplay on film or screen. With a singlemouse click, the image is viewable on aworkstation or on film with optimal settingsand no operator intervention.

Personal PACS

Combine an ADC Solo, a standard PC running ADC Solo software, and an archiving system,and you have “Personal PACS”—cost-effectiveComputed Radiography that produces highquality diagnostic images right on yourdesktop. Personal PACS is an ideal solutionfor private practice radiologists, radiologyoperations with lower volume, remoteoperations, and supplementary imagingcapabilities. In each case, the ADC Soloprovides exactly the same image qualityoffered by the ADC Compact.

Easy to Install, Easy to Use

The ADC Solo is designed for fast installationto provide you with the many advantages ofdigital imaging right away. The unit’s smallfootprint lets you handle and place it in eventhe smallest location or practice. An Agfatechnician can assess any ADC Solo systemproblems remotely and provide instantassistance when it is connected to the Agfasecure remote access system.

Harness the Power of IMPAX

The digital data produced by the ADC Solocan be shared using IMPAX, Agfa’s digitalimage management and communicationnetwork. Linking the ADC Solo with IMPAXenables short-term, expert diagnoses fromvirtually any radiologist in the world. Why isthis so important? Because it makes highquality diagnostic Computed Radiographyfeasible for private radiologists, small orremote hospitals, even field hospitals.

Imagine a U.S. Navy aircraft carriersomewhere in the middle of the ocean. Anaccident has happened. X-ray pictures aretaken and digitized aboard the ship using an ADC Solo. The x-rays are rapidly andautomatically processed into high qualitydigital diagnostic images. As there is no radiologist aboard, the images aretransferred wireless to a land-based hospital which can be diagnosed by a staffradiologist. Within moments, the shipboardpatient could receive treatment based on aremote diagnosis.

Compu ted Rad i og r aphyThe Pe r f e c t Add i t i on t o t he ADC

Ag fa Con tac t s

U.S. HEADQUARTERS

Imaging

10 South Academy Street

Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 421-1600

Fax (864) 421-1622

Informatics

100 Challenger Road

Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

(201) 440-0111

Fax (201) 373-3652

Canada

Agfa, Inc.

77 Belfield Road

Toronto, ON M9W 1G6

(416) 241-1110

Fax (416) 614-2260

Mexico

Agfa de México, S.A. de C.V.

Via Morelos 330 E

Sta. Clara Ecatepec

55540 Edo de México

+52 (55) 5699 1414

Fax +52 (55) 5699 1403

U.S. ZONE OFFICES

Central

(248) 616-9994

Fax (248) 616-9987

Eastern

(800) 581-2432 x8383

(410) 768-9362

Fax (410) 760-1047

Southern

(877) 777-2432, prompt 1

(770) 622-6949

Fax (770) 622-6955

Western

(877) 777-2432, prompt 1

(714) 444-2300 x2304

Fax (714) 444-2041

1-877-777-AGFA (2432)

www.agfa.com/healthcare

www.agfa.com

Agfa, the Agfa-Rhombus, the Point of Knowledge, see more do more, ADC, MUSICA and IMPAX are registered trademarks of Agfa Corporation or its affiliates.

©Copyright 2002, Agfa Corporation. All rights reserved.

MI-00059 8/02

Plug and Play Computed RadiologyADC Solo Personal ComputedRadiography System

ADC® So lo™

Compu ted Rad i o l ogy