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Direct Digital Radiography (DDR)

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Sonorite offers a range of high-quality radiographic systems for South African veterinary practitioners. Whether you want a complete DDR diagnostic solution or an upgrade to your radiology suite, we can set-up a system that fits your practice needs.

Our featured product, the ConnectDR system, is compatible with all our X-ray generator modules. The portable detector panel and wireless DDR technology integrate seamlessly with Connect.vet’s innovative acquisition software. ConnectDR delivers instant, clear, and detailed images in equine and small animal practice environments.

Capture, store and share images with one click.

Small Animal Veterinary Ultrasound

Categories: Equine, Small Animal, Veterinary X-ray

Description

Technical Specifications

Top Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

ConnectDR Systems

ConnectDR veterinary diagnostic imaging systems are user-friendly and will transform your clinical X-Ray services.

ConnectDR’s detector panel technology delivers instant digital images, and the rugged design can withstand the rigours of veterinary use – for all species.
The latest generation of lightweight panels reduces radiation exposure for patients, handlers and clinicians.
DDR panels transmit a digital signal to your chosen viewing device – a rugged laptop or tablet and remote viewing tablet (optional).
ConnectDRsystems produce images with high spatial resolution and enhanced contrast sensitivity, designed to detect subtle changes in bone and soft tissues.
vet’s innovative acquisition software allows easy access to teleradiology and remote support, even on a farm call.

Invest in digital technology, eliminate image processing time, and grow your clinic’s X-Ray service.

ConnectDR Systems | Technical Information

Rugged Detector Panels

From general practitioners to wildlife vets, the ConnectDR range has a panel to meet your X-Ray needs.

Our Featured Lightweight Premium Panel | Technical Specifications and Info Leaflet below:

Basic technical specifications –

Weighs 1.7 kg
Dimensions – 28.3 x 33.3 x 1.5 (cm)
Lithium-ion battery 3400MAh
Battery life – 8 hours (standby) or 1,500 images (at a 15-second cycle)
Image acquisition – 3 seconds
IP67 dust and water-resistant protective coating
Operating environment – 0-40℃, and 5-90 % relative humidity (non-condensing)

Image acquisition technical specifications –

Generator interface – DR Trigger Mode / AED Software Trigger
X-Ray voltage range of 40-150 kVp
TFT detector surface Read about Thin-film-transistor (TFT) technology
Scintillator crystal – Flexible Caesium Iodide (CsI)
99 µm pixel pitch
Spatial resolution – 5.0 lp/mm
2524 x 3036 pixel matrix

Viewing Laptop or Tablet

ConnectDR’s laptops and tablets are rugged, splash-resistant, and have a long battery life.
Both boast Full HD IPS displays – excellent image quality and a great viewing angle.
The laptop is readable in broad daylight (1000 nits brightness).
Tablets are equipped with a capacitive touchscreen (even works with gloved hands).
Both viewing devices are lightweight – 1.97 kg (laptop), 2 kg (tablet) – and have integrated 4G data connection.

Sonorite provides dedicated client support to help you stay connected, no matter your location in South Africa.

Remote Viewing Tablet

ConnectDR Systems offers a remote viewing tablet for mobile veterinary X-Ray services.
This tablet displays the captured image and includes a handy retake button.
Mount the remote viewing tablet (Take Portable Technology to the Patient) onto your X-Ray generator for equine orthopaedic exams.
Simply review, reposition, and click to retake – no need to return to your laptop.
Expedient image acquisition means improved patient comfort and compliance.

Real-time direct digital radiography will help you add quality to patient lives.

Connect.vet – Veterinary PACS System

Read about Connect.vet’s unique Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) software under Top Tips.

Accessories – Radiation Protection

Sonorite provides a full range of radiation protection accessories.

Take advantage of ConnectDR’s innovative hardware and software image acquisition applications.

Connect.vet’s Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) software offers cutting-edge veterinary solutions that simplify communications (within practice and to outside colleagues) and can strengthen your diagnostic capabilities.

Review a patient’s radiographs with the Personalised Reports and Auto-Mode.
Automatically compare left and right images for symmetry and abnormalities.
Simplify record keeping and create a centralised data bank for all patient images.
vet’s PACS collates and stores DICOM images (digital X-Ray, CT, ultrasound, and MRI) and non-DICOM case photos and video assessments (cell phone recordings, endoscopy, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Direct Digital Radiograph (DDR) detector panels work?

ConnectDR’s Detector Panels transform X-Rays into a digital signal and instantly transmit signals via WiFi to your viewing device.

X-Ray→detector panel: scintillator crystal→light photon→photodiode→electrical energy→transistor array→digital signal

digital signal→WiFi (or cable)→viewing device | acquisition software→digital X-Ray image

What is the difference between Direct Digital Radiography (DDR) and Computed Digital Radiography (CR)?

DDR and CR are both digital imaging systems.

DDR systems utilise innovative technology and are time-efficient.

DDR systems use digital detector panels that convert X-Rays into a digital signal. This data is instantly transmitted to acquisition software on your viewing device (computer, laptop or tablet) and displayed as a digital radiographic image.

CR systems employ older technology, and processing increases image acquisition time.

CR cassettes store X-Ray energy as a latent phosphor image. A laser scanner is required to read the cassette and convert the phosphor image to a digital signal.