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Agfa CR 30-Xm Digitizer and DRYSTAR AXYS Printer
Agfa combined solution: CR 30-Xm digitizer with 50 µm resolution and DRYSTAR AXYS table-top printer for mammography and general radiography.
This set presents two complementary Agfa products: the CR 30-Xm digitizer for digital mammography and general radiography, and the DRYSTAR AXYS table-top printer for printing mammography-quality images. Combined with the NX workstation and MUSICA software, they provide a complete solution for moving from analog to digital in small hospitals and private practices.
CR 30-Xm
- Single-slot table-top digitizer with horizontal cassette insertion for digital mammography and general radiography, including full leg / full spine
- 50 µm pixel pitch; resolution of 20 pixels/mm for mammography and 10 pixels/mm for general radiography
- Throughput of 60 35 x 43 cm cassettes per hour, scanning across the full 43 cm (17") width
- 18 x 24 cm and 24 x 30 cm mammography cassettes, compatible with existing mammography units
- MUSICA and MUSICA for Mammography image processing, fully DICOM compliant
- Low-power LED erasure unit, installation in one day and optional all-in-one trolley
- Service agreements at Basic, Comfort and Advanced levels
DRYSTAR AXYS
- Table-top printer capable of printing mammography-quality images
- 508 ppi resolution with a 50 µm spot size, matching the resolution of CR digitizers
- Direct Digital Imaging (DDI) and A#Sharp technology, with no wet processing or darkroom
- Two online trays with daylight loading and DICOM-native connectivity
- Used for printing CT, MR, DSA, US and CR/DR for general radiography, mammography, orthopedics and dental imaging
Comparison
| Parameter | CR 30-Xm | DRYSTAR AXYS |
|---|---|---|
| Device type | Single-slot table-top CR digitizer | Table-top printer |
| Resolution | 50 µm pixel pitch | 508 ppi, 50 µm spot size |
| Capacity | 60 35 x 43 cm cassettes per hour | Two online trays |
| Connectivity | DICOM | DICOM |
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Frequently asked questions
What resolution does the CR 30-Xm digitizer have for mammography?
The CR 30-Xm has a 50 µm pixel pitch, with 20 pixels/mm resolution for mammography and 10 pixels/mm for general radiography.
How many cassettes per hour can the CR 30-Xm scan?
It scans 60 cassettes of 35 x 43 cm per hour across the full 43 cm width.
Which cassette sizes does the mammography unit support?
It supports 18 x 24 cm and 24 x 30 cm mammography cassettes compatible with existing mammography units.
Does the DRYSTAR AXYS printer require a darkroom or wet processing?
No. It uses Direct Digital Imaging and A#Sharp technology with no wet processing or darkroom.
What is the resolution of the DRYSTAR AXYS printer?
It prints at 508 ppi with a 50 µm spot size, matching CR digitizer resolution.
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