Helianthus C Brochure

ENTRY-LEVEL DIGITAL
MAMMOGRAPHY
Metaltronica takes full advantage of many
decades of experience in the diagnostic
imaging field and believes in engaging in a
continuous dialogue with clinicians and
technologists to ensure that its systems
address their most demanding requirements.
is the direct result of the recent and

significant redesign of the company's
entire product line. This compact unit
represents the basic model of a
standardized platform and exemplifies
the fastest and most cost-effective
transition to digital mammography.
OPTIMAL
PRICE-PERFORMANCE
RATIO
Helianthus C was engineered for the sole

purpose of acquiring 2D digital images. While
this system is not upgradable, it can be
integrated with a wide range of accessories
configured to suit most routine mammography
procedures.
The unit is available with three different digital

detectors with both amorphous selenium and
amorphous silicon technology. All panels have
the same resolution (85 microns) and guarantee
the acquisition of images of excellent diagnostic
quality.
The difference between them is only the

procedures' execution times and the cost,
thereby allowing the user to configure the setup
of the system based upon his/her specific
needs.
C-arm with isocentric
movements
2 MP Medical display
(3-5 MP optional)
Protective
screen
Integrated Acquisition
Workstation
Potter-Bucky
with anti-scatter
grid
Foot-control
Integrated
X-Ray generator
IMPROVED SAFETY
FOR BOTH
PATIENT AND OPERATOR
The redesign of the new Helianthus C has When rotating the C-arm, a sensitive and
resulted in a further improvement in terms of precise obstacle detection system ensures
the system's ergonomics thanks to the maximum patient safety.
isocentric servo assisted movements of the
isocentric C-arm that enables smoother and
more controlled movements. Extensive
manual (motorized as an option) rotational
and translation movements (up to 91 cm
vertical travel) allow a quick and easy
positioning of the patient, even for those with
impaired or limited mobility.
Three multi-switches placed on the sides of

the C-arm and the front of the X-ray tube
assist the operator in managing the motorized
movements of the arm.
Two 7" color touchscreen displays placed on

the C-arm’s sides assist the technician in
viewing and managing all the exam
parameters.
STATE-OF-THE-ART FEATURES FOR
ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS
Automatic collimation “POEt” Processing for Optimal Enhancement
Helianthus C is outfitted with a size and Helianthus C employs a powerful "POEt"

position recognition device for the software that generates diagnostic images
compression paddle that automatically adapts directly from the acquired data.
to the X-ray beam collimation in all procedure
modes. The software processes the images in a "For
processing" format and displays them in a "For
As a safety measure that prevents exposures Presentation" format that enhances the tissue
that do not comply with the used accessories, structure and reduces noise.
the operator can manually select the
collimation setup. Extremely versatile, the software includes a set
of filters dedicated to the study of breasts with
prosthesis or with metal findings or anatomical
"Smart μPress" compression system samples.
The image quality directly correlates to the

correct compression of the breast. Helianthus
C lets the mammography technician perform
this operation automatically or in a motorized
mode with manual fine adjustments via rotary
controllers or fully manually.
THE PROPER RADIATION DOSE
FOR EACH KIND OF BREAST TISSUE
SensROI – Pre-exposure mode
The Average Glandular Dose (AGD) is updated
In the Helianthus C unit, the digital detector is in real-time on all displays and appropriately
also used to set optimal exposure parameters in recorded. A user-friendly interface (GUI)
an automatic or semi-automatic mode. guides the operator in every phase of
According to the compression paddle employed, preparation and acquisition. This interface
a continuous portion of the sensitive area of the allows the technician to select the exposure
detector is selected for a particular procedure method (automatic, semi-automatic, or fully
and the actual density of the tissue to be manual), the dose profile, and the processing
examined is determined using a short pre- filter to obtain the best possible image based
exposure pulse. on the type of breast to be examined.
Fast exposure mode
In the presence of implants or when it is

difficult to carry out a correct compression of
the breast, it is still possible to optimize the
dose delivered with another mode of
exposure, called FAST, based on the
thickness of the tissue to be examined.
The exposure parameters are always set to

satisfy the requirements of the European
Guidelines.
STANDARD OPTIONS
EQUIPMENT
Anti-Scatter grid Compression paddles
The standard linear grid mounted inside the In addition to the standard equipment, several
Potter Bucky drastically reduces scattered other compression paddles are available as
radiation, contributing to the acquisition of options (i.e., for the geometric magnification, the
sharp and high-quality breast images. examination of details, and perforated for two-
dimensional biopsy procedures).
Compression paddles
Geometric magnification kit
The basic configuration of Helianthus C
includes two standard compression paddles: As an option, a geometric magnification kit is
24x30 cm and 18x24 cm (for smaller breast). available. It includes a platform (with 1.5x or 1.8x
or 2x factors) and a 9 x 21 cm compression
paddle without an anti-diffusion grid.
Protective screen
The Helianthus C is equipped with a

polycarbonate screen to protect the X-ray
beam from other parts extraneous to the exam
procedure
INTEGRATED
ACQUISITION WORKSTATION
In the standard configuration, Helianthus C is
supplied with an integrated acquisition and
control workstation (AWS).
In this case, according to the customer's

preference, the medical display monitor is
directly fixed on the mammography system, on
the left or right side.
On the console, a touchpad keyboard is

available. A CD/DVD burner and a USB port are
positioned on the side of the console. All the
AWS electronics, including the Personal
Computer, is installed inside the mammography
unit.
The exposure button, provided with a spiral

cable, allows the operator to perform radiation
exposures in complete safety behind an
appropriate protective barrier.
STAND-ALONE VISUALIZATION
ACQUISITION AND REPORTING
WORKSTATION
As an option, a dedicated and independent
The Helianthus C acquisition and control review station for the high-resolution
workstation (AWS) can be offered as a stand- visualization of diagnostic imaging is supplied.
alone unit equipped with a transparent anti-X It includes:
Ray protection barrier that allows the operator
to optimize and manage the workflow
remotely.
This configuration
includes a a 15" display
monitor, keyboard, and
mouse that facilitates the
complete control of the
mammography system.
It is possible to supply the

display monitor with a
resolution of 2, 3, or 5 MP.
• Tools to manage operations, process, and
analyze images
• Workstation with a DVD burner
• Dual 5 MP LCD monochrome monitors
• Color LCD service monitor, keyboard,

mouse, and a dedicated keypad
Drawings and images in this document are to be considered indicative and do not bind the
manufacturer, who may avail himself of the right to make changes at any time and without prior notice.
HELIC-Z175-U-01
For a brighter future.
METALTRONICA S.p.A.
Via delle Monachelle, 66-70 • Pomezia (Roma) Italy • ph. +39 06 66 160 206
www.metaltronica.com

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ENTRY-LEVEL DIGITAL

is the direct result of the recent and

Helianthus C was engineered for the sole

The unit is available with three different digital

The difference between them is only the

Three multi-switches placed on the sides of

Two 7" color touchscreen displays placed on

Helianthus C is outfitted with a size and Helianthus C employs a powerful "POEt"

The image quality directly correlates to the

Fast exposure mode

In the presence of implants or when it is

The exposure parameters are always set to

The Helianthus C is equipped with a

In this case, according to the customer's

On the console, a touchpad keyboard is

The exposure button, provided with a spiral

It is possible to supply the

• Workstation with a DVD burner

• Dual 5 MP LCD monochrome monitors

• Color LCD service monitor, keyboard,

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