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Digital Radiography

A step into the future.

What IS DR?

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DR stands for Direct Radiography. Many people mistakenly think that DR stands for digital radiography -- which leads to a lot of confusion in the market. In digital radiography, there is CR (computed radiography - not addressed here) and DR (direct radiography.) Within DR, there are currently two acceptable product types: CCD-DR and Flat Panel DR. Flat panel DR is either amorphous silicon or amorphous selenium based plates. Most systems use the silicon variety. In the latter variety, a phosphor is exposed to x-ray and the phosphor is excited by the radiation and emits light. The light is converted to a digital signal in much the same fashion (but backwards) that your high-definition television takes a digital signal and emits light. The resultant image is then read and processed. Generally, this process is very fast. Native resolution is usually low, so some post processing is needed to display good images. The results from some panels can vary. In most cases, the lower the cost of the panel, the lower the quality of the image. One advantage of flat DR systems is that because they are flat plates, they can be made portable. So, if your practice includes large animals, you might consider going to flat panel DR. There are several serious disadvantages to flat panel DR. First, the imaging plate is made from a glass substrate that can crack. Radiation makes glass brittle, so the likelihood of the panel having a catastrophic failure due to glass breaking is very high. Repair costs are enormous, making costly repair contracts absolutely necessary. Second, when exposed to radiation, metals oxidize. Eventually, some connections will fail causing unrepairable defects that appear as lines through images. Unlike CCD DR systems, because of the nature of the flat DR product, the connections cannot be protected from radiation, so radiation-induced failure is expected from five to seven years after first use, further increasing the need for expensive service contracts. CCD DR is pretty simple in construction. All CCD systems work in similar ways. First, a phosphor is exposed to x-ray and is excited by the radiation. The excited phosphor emits light. As the light is emitted, a CCD chip captures the light. CCD sounds fancy, but it really isn’t. Think of this capture process as the same thing as capturing an image of your car. There is light reflecting off of your car (thus we see it - with no light reflected, the car would be invisible) and you capture the reflecting light using your digital camera. All CCD DR systems do just that. The methods and chips used differ greatly, but they all accomplish the task of capturing light in the same fashion. A CCD system is comprised of five main components: a phosphor, mirror, lens, and a chip (camera). The fifth, most overlooked component and possibly most important component is processing software. Raw CCD images are only moderately diagnostic because of the extreme low level of light being captured and all require very good math to properly process good images. One advantage of CCD DR is that they can often be slightly to significantly less expensive than their flat DR counter-parts. CCD chips have been in use in the scientific arena since the dawn of the space-age. This mature technology, along with some recent breakthroughs in chip manufacturing, means that they can be and are produced very inexpensively. There are several systems on the market that use cooling methods to cool the chips and several that do not. One recurring question we are asked: “Is cooling better than uncooled?” Vendors who manufacture uncooled systems will tell you that cooling systems add complication for no great benefit, and they can break more easily. Certain chips do require cooling and certain chips do not. One is not necessarily better than the other. So, what do the images look like and is the exposure reasonable? If the images satisfy you and the exposure is acceptable, then dismiss any construction issues and worry about what really matters: software and support. Several years ago, CCD systems produced fuzzy images that were mostly diagnostic, but left you with much information to ignore while reading films. Today, the hardware and software technology, including patented algorithms, has evolved so rapidly that now CCD systems are generally as good as, if not better than their flat DR counterparts. Cautionary conclusion: there are good manufacturers and bad manufacturers of both types of DR. Some flat panel produce very good images, but the after-sale support is horrible. Some CCD systems are as cheap as $30,000 but produce bad images. Don’t go cheap. If you are choosing flat panel, get the more expensive one. If you are choosing CCD, don’t get the cheapest one. Use your intuition. So, when deciding on a digital x-ray system, get images, talk to users, get a hands on demonstration, and don’t over spend. Most importantly, feel comfortable with the vendor and/or dealer with whom you will be married to for many years to come.

Exotic Digital X-Ray

A premium x-ray system designed by Quantum Medical Imaging combined with digital x-ray integration by SimonDR, Inc. brings a no compromise digital radiography system that is easy to use. The SimonDR DRV System is powered by WhiteCap Image viewing and processing software. It is designed to be simple and easy to use.

Exotic Digital X-Ray


Exotic Features Include:SimonDR DRV high-resolution CCD based direct digital x-ray system.* 5.0 line pairs per millimeter.* 20 million pixel sensor.* Integrated WhiteCap software generator control.* Made and supported in the U.S.A.* 32kw - 25ma - 500ma high-frequency standard power. * Higher ma values mean faster exposure times.* 200,000 heat-unit tube with a standard fractional focal spot (.6mm / 1.5mm).* 60 inch four-way floating table top with 30 inches of * longitudinal float to accommodate larger animals.Included “Uro Track” for easy liquid containment.* Patient tie-downs.* Recessed foot-control operated floating table-top with * premium fail-safe brakes.650 pound patient capacity tabletop.* Laser guided collimator for ultimate accuracy.* Pre-set anatomical exposure factors capable.*

Standard Warranty:2 year receptor and standard 5 year limited x-ray generation warranty.

Options Include:Stored energy gives you the ability to use high-frequency * where incoming power is limited.Shorter float for very small areas.* Tubestand-mounted preview monitor.*

Advanced Digital X-Ray

A premium x-ray system designed by Quantum Medical Imaging combined with digital x-ray integration by SimonDR, Inc. brings a no compromise digital radiography system that is easy to use. The SimonDR DRV system is powered by WhiteCap Image viewing and processing software. It is designed to be simple and easy to use.

Advanced Digital X-Ray


Advanced Features Include:SimonDR DRV high-resolution CCD based direct digital x-ray system.* 4.5 line pairs per millimeter.* 18 million pixel sensor.* Integrated WhiteCap software generator control.* Made and supported in the U.S.A.* 32kw - 25ma - 500ma high-frequency standard power. * Higher ma values mean faster exposure times.* 200,000 heat-unit tube with a standard fractional focal spot (.6mm / 1.5mm.)* 60 inch four-way floating table top with 30 inches of * longitudinal float to accommodate larger animals.Included “Uro Track” for easy liquid containment.* Patient Tie-downs.* Recessed foot-control operated floating table-top with * premium fail-safe brakes.650 pound patient capacity tabletop.* Laser guided collimator for ultimate accuracy.* Pre-set anatomical exposure factors capable.*



Premiere Digital X-Ray


Premiere Digital X-Ray


Premiere Features Include:SimonDR DRV high-resolution CCD based direct digital x-ray system.* 3.5 line pairs per millimeter.* 13 million pixel sensor.* Integrated WhiteCap software generator control.* Made and supported in the U.S.A.* 32kw - 25ma - 500ma high-frequency standard power. * Higher ma values mean faster exposure times.* 200,000 heat-unit tube with a standard fractional focal spot (.6mm / 1.5mm).* 60 inch four-way floating table top with 30 inches of * longitudinal float to accommodate larger animals.Included “Uro Track” for easy liquid containment.* Patient tie-downs.* Recessed foot-control operated floating table-top with * premium fail-safe brakes.650 pound patient capacity tabletop.* Laser guided collimator for ultimate accuracy.* Pre-set anatomical exposure factors capable.*



Standard Digital X-Ray


Standard Digital X-Ray


Standard Features Include:SimonDR DRV high-resolution CCD based direct digital x-ray system.* 3.0 line pairs per millimeter.* 10 million pixel sensor.* Includes integrated WhiteCap Software Generator Control.* Made and supported in the U.S.A.* 32kw - 25ma - 500ma high-frequency standard power. * Higher ma values mean faster exposure times.* 200,000 heat-unit tube with a standard fractional focal spot (.6mm / 1.5mm).* 60 inch four-way floating table top with 30 inches of * longitudinal float to accommodate larger animals.Included “Uro Track” for easy liquid containment.* Patient tie-downs.* Recessed foot-control operated floating table-top with * premium fail-safe brakes.650 pound patient capacity tabletop.* Laser guided collimator for ultimate accuracy.* Pre-set anatomical exposure factors capable.*



Exotic Digital Retrofit

Retrofit your existing x-ray machine including Del Medical, Universal, AFP, Summit, Sedical, XMA, Vision, Bennett, Quantum, and others. A complete DR system for lower cost than a CR system. It can’t be any simpler.

Exotic Digital Retrofit


SimonDR DRV-Exotic Retrofit Direct Radiography System:

Store more than 50,000 images with industry leading 2 TB of * storage with integrated backup.Industry leading 24” monitor with 1000:1 contrast and 400 * units brightness.Installation by highly trained and experienced x-ray specific * service companies. Comprehensive user training is included.Obtain the best images possible with remote image quality * monitoring for a minimum of three months.Five no-charge case reads by a board certified Veterinary * Radiologist including a free system quality analysis, provided by EVETDiagnostics.com.Enjoy no-charge remote support by a veterinary technician for * two years.Remote data backup included free for the first three months.* Benefit from the worry-free SimonDR five-year * non-prorated warranty.

When we say “complete system,” we deliver image quality hardware, software, an internationally certified quality management, and most importantly: peace of mind.

We stand out. Here’s how:

No support contract - ever. And we have a veterinary technician standing by 24/7/365.

Easy-to-use and full-featured WhiteCap Software.

All images are reviewed remotely for a minimum of three months by a Radiologic Technician.

Our servers are built and supported in the USA and come with industry leading computer systems.

We are within a group of companies founded in 1955 specifically to service radiology companies.

We are ISO9001 and ISO13485 compliant. An international stamp of approval has been placed on our quality management system.

Local install and support is available from a nationwide network of x-ray installers.

20 megapixel sensor * CSI conversion screen* 5.0 line pairs per mm resolution* Retains movement of tubestand * Sealed-fanless system* Made in the U.S.A.*

Advanced Digital Retrofit


Advanced Digital Retrofit


SimonDR DRV-Advanced Retrofit Direct Radiography System:





A veterinary technician standing by 24/7/365.







Premiere Digital Retrofit


Premiere Digital Retrofit


SimonDR DRV-Premiere Retrofit Direct Radiography System:












Standard Digital Retrofit


Standard Digital Retrofit


SimonDR DRV-Standard Retrofit Direct Radiography System:












Dental Radiography System

WhiteCap Software:Award winning and easy-to-use WhiteCap Software1-click images display within 4 secondsFull processing software like your SimonDR DRV small animalx-ray system

Dicom 3.0 compliant imagesFully integrated with V-Tech Practice Management System andInfinity by Impromed

Minimum Operating System — Windows 2003 Server.

Image Quality:Industry leading 16 bit grayscale 65,000 shades.Industry leading 20 lp/mm resolution.

Sensor:CCD matrix 2048-3564 - 6 megapixels.Active imaging area is 35mmx24mm.2 year manufacturer’s warranty.USB 2.0 compliant connection.19 micron pixel size.Cable Length - 6 feet.Meets EN 60601-1 and 60601-1-2 safety standards.


A Complete High Resolution

Dental Radiography SystemThat’s Easy to Use

Experience is something on which you need to depend. After over 50 years, SimonDR has applied its experience in analog radiography and digital radiography into dental x-ray: Introducing the SimonDR Digital Dental X-Ray System.

Veterinary dental X-Ray

Corix Pro 70 is a wall mounted or mobile system.

Long Reach Double Positioning Arm - Move effortlessly through a wide area, yet folds away compactly for storage. Standard, Short, or Long Extension Arm (Wall Mount version).

SimonDR’s high resolution digital dental X-Ray system comes with WhiteCap software - easy to use and full featured. Coupled with the Corix 70 dental x-ray machine, SimonDR’s digital dental system provides the highest quality images with great support.

CCD matrix 2048 - 3564 at 6 megapixaels.•Active imaging area is 35mm x 24mm.•3 year manufacturer’s warranty.•19 micron pixel sized.•Utilizes WhiteCap software already used with •Companion Animal.Compliant with DICOM 3.0 .•Fully integrated with pactice management •systemsincludingV-TechandInifinitybyImpromed.1-click images display within 5 seconds.•Passed Animal Insides Vet Dicom Validation.•

Veterinary dental X-Ray


Photo - To - DICOM

Use an ordinary digital camera to photograph anatomy, patient’s images, old analog x-rays, patient records, or literally anything else and turn those photographs into Dicom 3.0 compliant images. This is all done in the familiar WhiteCap program.

Photo - To - DICOM


Use an ordinary digital camera. Photograph anatomy or literally anything else and turn those photographs into Dicom 3.0 compliant images.

After conversion, which takes just a few seconds, those photos can be sent to a PACS system, emailed, or stored on your computer with your other digital x-rays.

WhiteCap, the award winning medical imaging capture software, will allow you to query your pacs system, burn your images to CD, print your dicom images to any color printer, send your images via dicom send, email images and much more. Plus you get tools like annotations and angle measurement.

If you already own a SimonDR system with WhiteCap, upgrade for just $399 plus other applicable upgrades.

Regular Price is just $1299 and comes with one year support and free upgrades.

EASY AS 1,2,31. Take Pictures

2. Connect your camera to the computer using WhiteCap Photo - to - Dicom software from SimonDR.

3. Enter Patient Information and press Import.

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Simon Backup

Peace of Mind comes with simple, secure, and reliable data protection. SimonBackup’s interface is designed to be just what you need: Backups made simple.

Simon Backup

Automation is key to making things simple. You set the schedule. Online backups can be done hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly.

Backup only the information you want. Backup information in most cases with a single click. Backup your home or business computer, laptop, and/or your local network drive. Restore files whenever you want on your own schedule at no additional cost.

Security.Built-in using military-grade AES or Blowfish encryption using a password you supply. Nobody at Simonbackup or anywhere in-between will be able to see your data. Further, your data will be co-located (meaning in duplicate) at two of our secure facilities many, many miles apart.

Non-geeks: no worries! Hassle-free personal setup is included with seed-loading. Setup includes personal assistance setting up your first backup (if you need it) via live remote control using English-speaking (or Spanish if you prefer) technicians located here in the United States.

Simple Administration: If there is ever a problem, SimonBackup sends you an email and tells you. Whether it is a locked file, or your computer was off when a backup was scheduled, you’ll know it. And not have to worry about it.

Seed loading will speed the initial upload and make your setup a lot easier. When you opt for seed loading, SimonBackup sends a blank 300gb USB hard drive to you via FED-EX. You use the “Seed-Load Utility” that comes with SimonBackup and make your initial backup on the seed-load hard drive. Using an included pre-paid FED-EX box, you send the seed load harddrive to SimonBackup where we transfer your data (encrypted) to our server. The next scheduled backup will run very quickly, reliably, and without taxing your internet connection for days. Seed loading includes return postage and three months of backup service.

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Seed load (not mandatory) fee is $149. Seed loading fee includes the one time Setup fee and three months of SimonBackup service and on-line tech set up assistance if needed. Three free months and on-line set up assistance and free postage is included with Seed Loading.

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