Digital Radiography Overview

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Components of DR System
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3 x a-Si Panels
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Panels Comparison
Imaging Area Pixel Size Penetration Weight Dynamic Range
RayzorX Pro 9 x 9 inch 143 micron 70mm Steel 3.5 kg 14 bit
BlazeX Pro 10 x 12.6 inch 127 micron 60mm Steel 4.0 kg 14 bit
FlashX Pro 13.5 x 17 inch 144 micron 80mm Steel 4.8 kg 16 bit
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Sources
Specifically Designed for field X-ray, not
the laboratory or emergency room:
Engineered for Golden Pulsed X-ray Sources
(Including the XR150!) and Isotopes

Ir -192 high KeV








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ICU (Imager Control Unit)
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Operates all 3 Panels
Built-in Reliable Wireless
All Weather Proof
Syncs and Saves the Image
Over 5 hrs. Battery Operation
Smart Charger

No ICU Means:
No power down the line
No battery operation
No safe operation distance
No wireless
No x-ray source control/ synch
No external image documentation



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Xbit
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Automatic Stitching
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USP Extreme Cable Lengths
200m Cable Operation (50m, 100m, 150m
and 200m cable options) we offer the
longest range data transmission on a
single lightweight cable.





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200m
USP Lossless Wireless
Fast & Lossless Wireless (standard range up to
300m) using the Vidisco proprietary packet
solution, the image is stored on the ICU and
sent back to the laptop in packets, ensuring
maximum integrity.

Other systems dont have wireless, or use
standard protocols which will simply fail or
lose data when RF goes bad.

Long Range (1500m) options available




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Vidisco USPs
Experience
Core Knowledge
Real Feature Advantages
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Why buy a Vidisco System?
Why should anyone even consider Vidisco DR?
Fully Portable Systems single case, light weight,
Dual Usage - portable & stationary
Speed & Safety Real Time, Lower Dose
Image Quality Resolution & Penetration
Reliability no moving parts, field design & rugged
Software & Hardware Capabilities
Image Optimization, Averaging, Powerful Filters
Real Specs. for Real Benefits
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USPs Panel Sensitivity &
Image Quality
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80% to 90% less exposure time than film!
Analyze Image in Situ!
Reduced re-positioning.
Realistic Image Tweaking, No Compromise!
Amazing 14-16 bit (up to 65,535 grey levels)
dynamic range!
Multiple thickness inspected in one shot!

USP Vidisco Pro Equipment




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Fast AND high quality imaging
Exposure: seconds instead of minutes
Immediate imaging presented on laptop
Safer, reduced dosage required
Minimal plant shut-down
Increased operator safety
Cost effective
More images can be taken, faster & cost free
Preventive maintenance
USP Fast and High Quality




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Ir-192
Film = 1 hour (not including development time!)
= 50 seconds! Immediate imaging
Reduced Exposure Time
in the Field
USP Fast & High Quality





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Film Results
90 sec @ 320kV
DR Results
60 sec @ 230kV
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Exposure Reduced, Quality Increased!
USP Safer, Reduced Dose
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Reduced exposure times - smaller dose!
Using isotopes with lower kV- smaller dose!
Pulsed X-ray sources = Can be a Valid
alternative to Isotopes, lower kV, smaller
dose!
Environmental Advantages
Synch X-ray Sources and Remote Operation
USP Safer, Reduced Dose
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In X-ray (b) with Se-75, a fifth wire is clearly visible
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Quality & Safety Increased!
Ir-192, 350kV SE-75, 265kV
USP Vidisco Calibration
Proprietary Automatic Calibration

The core to good image quality!




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Calibration (Continued)
Calibration quality effects image quality

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a Low quality
calibration
b Short but satisfactory
Calibration - Automatic
(Less than 1 min procedure)
c High quality
calibration
Exceptional Results
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Resolution
800% Zoom
Delineation
USP Unprecedented
Penetration!
Penetration our A-Si systems categorically
out penetrate all other portable X-ray
Systems, regardless of the technology!

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30mm 80mm 40mm 60mm
2mm of lead visible behind 80mm of Steel with a
Golden XRS-3
CR vs. DR Image Quality
(XXXX vs. Vidisco)
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XXXX CR System
Class IP1/30
Exp time:9.5min
SNRnorm ~135
Vidisco System
Source: BAM Germany
Exp time:1 sec x
50 Av= 50 sec
SNRnorm ~400
Sharpening
Good sharpening algorithms will enhance
details in an image without significant
increase of noise

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a Freeware Viewer b Vidisco Software
More Details
Optimized Window Leveling
(Automatic Grey Scale Adjustment)
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No Window Leveling Improper Window Leveling
Correct Window Leveling (Automatic)
immediately reveals defects
USP Measurement Tools
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Measuring Pipe Wall Loss in the Oil & Gas Industry
Accurate & reliable
automated
wall thickness
algorithms
NDT standards
ASME Section V update (article 2)
ASTM published 4 DR standards guides to the market
ASTM E2422-5 Digital Ref. images for Al Casting
ASTM E2669-10 Digital Ref. images for Ti Casting
ASTM E2660-10 Digital Ref. images for St Casting
ISO (European)standards for tubes and welding
Boeing BSS 7044, 7075
Practical Examples
System:
Material: Carbon Steel S355
Total Wall Thickness: 6.4mm
X-ray Source: XRS-3
Exposure Time: 45 Pulses
(2.3 seconds)
Averaging: X3
Porosity
Under Cut
Slag
Lack of Fusion
Wire No. 15
(0.125mm)can be
seen
Imager on a Tripod
Practical Examples
System:
Source: Ir-192,16 Ci
Setup Time: 2 minutes
Source to Panel Distance: 50Cm
No Averaging

Overlay Mode
First Exposure : 10 Sec
Second Exposure : 3 Sec
Same Object with Isotope & Film:
120 seconds exposure - not
including developing time!
Aircraft Crash Investigation
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Field NDT
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Complete wireless solution
a-Si flat panel Ir-192
Field NDT
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a-Si flat panel
Pulsed 270kV X-ray source Ir-192
Field NDT
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a-Si flat panel
Pulsed 270kV X-ray source
Cobalt 60 Inspection
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System:
(with DRZ+ Scintillator)
Source: Cobalt 60,50 Ci
Source to Panel Distance: 75cm
Averaging: 5 images
80mm steel test piece!
Image taken at BAM, Berlin
USP Cost Effectiveness
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Fast set-up and time-to-image
Shorter exposure (one approach, immediate imaging)
Prolonged usage of Isotopes, Increased X-ray life cycle
No chemicals = Save transport and disposal costs
Savings on consumable costs (film, imaging plates)
Additional software tools = Save time & money
No maintenance costs (no moving parts!)
Increased POD, improved analysis (on site)
Shorter working times and minimal area shutdown
USP Cost Effectiveness
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Film X-ray DR
X-ray Procedure /
Stage
Cost of 1 film
Image
Annual Cost (7250
Film Images)
Cost of 1 DR
image
Annual Cost
(7250 DR Images)
Annual Savings
with DR
Exposure $6.00 $ 43,500.00 $3.00 $21,750.00 $21,750.00
Developing Time
(Film only)
$4.50 $32,625.00 N/A $0.00 $32,625.00
Film & Chemicals
(Film only)
$2.50 $18,125.00 N/A $0.00 $18,125.00
CD (for DR only) N/A $0.00 $0.03 $218.00 ($218.00)
Analysis Report $3.00 $21,750.00 $3.00 $21,750.00 $0.00
Management Costs $1.00 $7,250.00 $1.00 $7,250.00 $0.00
Equipment
Depreciation and
Maintenance Costs
$1.00 $7,250.00 $2.20 $15,950.00 -8,700.00
Documentation
Costs and Storage
Space
$0.20 $1,450.00 S0.10
(network, no
space)
$363.00 $1,088.00
Annual Cost $18.00 $131,950.00 $9.00 $67,280.00 $ 64,670.00
$64,670.00 Saved in a Single Year