AGFA Drystar AXYS
AGFA · Model Drystar AXYS
Small footprint, enormous potential Despite its compact size, DRYSTAR AXYS offers a great range of possibilities. It can be used in both centralized and dedicated workflows. It fits a full range of applications. And it features daylight handling for the two on-line media sizes, with five media sizes and three different media types available. The imager thus offers enhanced flexibility and convenience. Its ultra-short access time for the first four prints, as well as its efficient throughput, provide improved workflow and increased productivity for almost all radiology applications. Direct Digital Imaging: More reliability, for more availability As with all of Agfa's DRYSTAR family of imagers, DRYSTAR AXYS features Direct Digital Imaging (DDI). This solid-state technology avoids the use of complex optical components, for an imager that is more reliable and durable by design. In addition, DRYSTAR AXYS is ecological and user-friendly, requiring no wet processing, darkroom, complicated adjustments or cleaning procedures. High-quality mammography images from a table-top imager With DRYSTAR AXYS, the mammography department can enjoy all the convenience of a table-top, digital imager. Its high resolution of 508 dpi matches the 50 Μm modality resolution, without interpolation. The result is the superior image quality required for diagnostic mammography images. Yet the DRYSTAR AXYS offers the same reliability, affordability and convenient size of all the Agfa DRYSTAR table-top imagers. Right for both centralized and dedicated environments DRYSTAR AXYS is the right solution for both smaller facilities with limited space and lower patient volume, and larger facilities with many departments. As a centralized imager, it supports a wide range of applications, including CT, MR, DSA and US, as well as CR/DR applications for GenRad, Mammography, Orthopaedics, Dentistry, etc. Equally, its compact design makes it the ideal dedicated departmental imager, for the digital mammography department, for example. Easy connectivity for maximum flexibility DRYSTAR AXYS is a DICOM-native imager, which makes network connectivity easy. For point-to-point connection with non-DICOM modalities, DRYSTAR AXYS can be used with Agfa's LINX™ Paxport™. A#Sharp: Enhancing imaging quality As part of our continual drive to provide you with excellent image quality, our award winning Direct Digital Imaging (DDI) technology has been enhanced to include A#Sharp technology. This technology intensifies imaging capability, enabling DDI to provide sharper image quality across all applications.
Key tips
- ·Never bypass a radiation interlock to "just get the image" - this is one of the few true zero-tolerance rules in BMET work.
- ·Trend image-quality phantom results over time - drift shows up before an outright failure does.
- ·Portable/mobile units take real physical abuse from transport - check wheel locks and cable strain reliefs more often than fixed units.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Print head / thermal head wear
HighSymptoms: Streaking, missing lines, or degraded print quality.
Root cause: Thermal head element wear from print-cycle count.
Media jam / feed fault
MediumSymptoms: Paper, film, or media misfeed or jam mid-print.
Root cause: Worn feed rollers or debris in the media path.
Network / driver connectivity fault
MediumSymptoms: Won't receive print jobs from the connected workstation or modality.
Root cause: Network configuration, driver, or interface card fault.
Ribbon / ink / toner depletion
LowSymptoms: Faded, streaked, or blank output.
Root cause: Consumable exhausted or improperly seated.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Ribbon / ink or toner cartridge
Consumable - replace per print-volume schedule.
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Media feed roller set
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Network interface / driver board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Print head / thermal head assembly
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbon / ink or toner cartridge Consumable - replace per print-volume schedule. | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Media feed roller set | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Network interface / driver board | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
| Print head / thermal head assembly | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily QC per modality: image-quality phantom test
- ·Tube and detector inspection
- ·Annual state-required radiation safety survey
- ·Vendor-scheduled preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Print head / thermal head wear
- Confirm the presentation - typically streaking, missing lines, or degraded print quality.
- Check the most likely cause first: thermal head element wear from print-cycle count.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the print head / thermal head assembly per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Media jam / feed fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically paper, film, or media misfeed or jam mid-print.
- Check the most likely cause first: worn feed rollers or debris in the media path.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the ribbon / ink or toner cartridge per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 53.6 in
- Throughput
- 75 films/hour 14 x 17 inch
- Length
- 28.1 in
- Power Requirements
- 100-240 VAC
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Time to First Film
- 65 sec
- Width
- 28.7 in
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Radiology / Imaging department
- Emergency Department (portable units)
- Operating Room (C-arms)
- Cath lab
- Bedside ICU (portable X-ray)
Documents & Manuals
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