Siemens Sensation 16 Slice - Med Image Systems

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Siemens Sensation 16 Slice

The Siemens Sensation 16 Slice CT is among the most popular multi-slice, full-body CT scanners available. With the ability to perform 3D full body and cardiac scans in superb image quality, the Siemens Somatom Sensation 16 is the ideal choice for imaging centers on a budget. In less than 20 seconds you can perform cardiac studies with .75 slice up to 105 ms temporal resolution for a clear picture of coronary arteries. A refurbished or used Siemens Sensation 16 is an affordable choice to extend the clinical abilities of your clinic.

With the Siemens Somatom Sensation 16 slice CT scanner you can in a single breath scan any anatomy with isotropic resolution and have a clear image viewed from any perspective.

Overview

16-Slice
Philips MRC 600 8.0 MHU X-ray Tube
Scan Times; 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2 Seconds
RapidView Reconstruction 20 Images per Second
70cm Gantry
60kW Generator
Spatial Resolution; Up to 24.0 lp/cm
Dell Pentium 3 Dual Xeon CPU, 292GB Hard Disk, 9.1 GB MOD,
Flat Panel TFT LCD
450 lbs. Patient Load Capacity
Software: ScanTools, ScanTools Pro, Bolus Tracking, DoseRight, Pediatric Protocols, 3D Small Volume Analysis, Logical Guided Flow GUI

Features

Patient dose reduced by up to 30%
Integrated Speed 4D
420ms rotation time
Less than 700 slices in a 20s breathhold
Virtually unlimited isotropic volume acquisition
16 simultaneously acquired ECG correlated acquisition
Platform for cardiovascular imaging and non-invasive cardiac imaging with exceptional performance
HeartView CI software – developed for making cardiac diagnosis
syngo 3D VesselView
syngo ARGUS

Specifications

General

Configuration: Multislice helical
# of Slices: 16
Power Needed: 380-480 VAC, 3-phase, 66-83 kVA
Siting Requirements: 24 m2 (Floor Space Needed)

X-Ray Tube

X-Ray Tube: Anode
Heat Storage: 5300000 hu
Heat Dissipation Rate: 730000 hu/min
Tube Cooling: Chilled water
Tube Focal Spot: 0.5 x 0.7, 0.8 x 1.2 mm
Optional Tubes: Yes

Image Storage

Hd Capacity: 376 Gigabytes
Online Images: 260000
Archive: CD-R, MOD
Scoring of Coronary Artery Calcification: Yes

Display

Helical Scanning: Yes
Max Scan Time: 100 seconds
Max Scan Volume: 157 cm
Spatial Resolution: 30 lp/cm
Pitch: 8-32 freely selectable
Reconstruction Time Per Image: 0.1 second
Monitor: 18 inch LCD
Matrixes: 1024 x 1024
Range of CT numbers: -1,024 to +3,071
Image Enlarging Scale: Yes
Max # Slices Displayed Simultaneously: 64

Performance

Minimum Interscan Time: 0.25 second
High-Contrast Spatial Resolution 0% MTF: 30 lp/cm
50% MTF: 15 lp/cm
Low-Contrast Resolution, mm at % at <=4 rads: 5 mm at 0.3% at 1.9 rads
Sound, % at <= 2.5 rads: 0.29

Generator

Output: 60 kW
kVp Range: 80,100,120, 140
mA Range: 28

Patient Table / Range of Movement

Vertical: 48-102 cm
Longitudinal: 200 cm
Scanning Range: 157 cm
Patient Weight: 200 kg (440 lbs)

Image Processing

CPU: Multiple Intel-based servers with Dual Pentium Xenon
Scan FOV:
- Standard: 50 cm
- Optional: 70 cm
Image Reconstruction Matrixes: 512 x 512
DICOM 3.0 Compatible: Yes (VAC power Needed)

Reconstruction Time

Per Slice: 0.1 second
For Localization Scan: Real time

Gantry

Geometry: Continuous rotate, low-voltage slip ring
Detector (Scattered Light): UltraFast Ceramic with adaptive array detector
Rows: 16
Elements/Row: 672
Number of Detection Channels: 16 x 1,344
Rotation Times, Sec 360:
- Standard: 0.42, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5
- Optional: 0.37
Partial: 0.28, 0.33
Opt: 0.25, 1
Slice Thickness: 0.6, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 mm
X-Ray Fan Beam Angle: 54.4 Degrees
Gantry Angle: ±30 degree
Gantry Size (Height x Width x Depth): 199 x 89 x 222 cm
Gantry Weight: 2100 kg (4620 lbs)
Gantry Opening: 70 cm
Scan Localizer: Laser