IWA-DC01 Veterinary Digital C-Arm X-Ray System

Product Overview

The IWAMED IWA-DC01 (iPet-C5) is a mobile digital C-arm fluoroscopy system built for small-animal and equine practices that perform orthopedic surgery, soft-tissue intervention, and diagnostic fluoroscopy. A 5 kW high-frequency generator drives a 40–125 kV tube paired with a 209.9 × 209.9 mm CsI flat-panel detector, delivering continuous and pulsed fluoroscopy plus digital spot and photographic acquisition from a single platform.

The free-sliding C-arm reaches the imaging field with multi-axis motion — orbital slide, ±180° rotation, vertical and lateral translation, and ±15° lateral swing — so the surgeon repositions the gantry, not the patient. A touch-screen workstation drives acquisition, image processing and DICOM-ready review.

Key Features

• 5 kW high-frequency generator with 40–125 kV continuous adjustment in 1 kV steps for both small and large patients.
• Mercu0909F CsI flat-panel detector (209.9 × 209.9 mm, 205 µm pixel pitch, 16-bit / 65 536 grayscale) for low-dose, high-contrast imaging.
• Three live modes — continuous fluoroscopy (0.3–6.3 mA), pulsed fluoroscopy (0.3–32 mA) and digital spot (up to 100 mA) — selected per procedure to balance dose and motion freezing.
• Free-sliding C-arm with ±180° rotation, 150° orbital slide (-33°/+117°), 400 mm vertical, 200 mm lateral translation and ±15° lateral swing.
• 980 mm SID with 640 mm arc depth and 780 mm aperture clearance — accommodates equine limbs and large-breed canine patients on the surgical table.
• Touch-screen control with foot-switch exposure, removable anti-scatter grid and integrated dose-area-product (DAP) and air-kerma indication for radiation accountability.
• Crux603i electric collimator with CAN-bus control, ≤0.5 mGy/h leakage radiation (IEC 60601-1-3) and motorized field shaping.
• Compact 1886 × 1563 × 853 mm footprint on a single mobile chassis — moves between OR, fluoroscopy suite and recovery without re-installation.

Product Appearance

In the Operating Room

The C-arm is positioned beside the surgical table; surgeons work continuously while the detector arm provides intra-operative fluoroscopic guidance on a live monitor without breaking sterile field.

C-Arm Movement Capabilities

Eight independent motion axes let the operator bring the imaging field to the patient — never the reverse:

• C-arm free sliding design — orbital slide reaches different projections without relocating the chassis.
• 360° large rotation — full ±180° gantry rotation for orthogonal and oblique views.
• Forward / backward translation — horizontal travel reaches the surgical field with minimal repositioning.
• Touch monitor with full-touch operation — gantry-side touch display drives acquisition without keyboard or mouse.
• Smart movement — assist handles on the gantry head guide one-handed repositioning.
• Up / down vertical lift — vertical travel adjusts SID and operator working height.
• Left / right lateral translation — lateral travel covers wide surgical tables.
• Wig / wag (lateral swing) — fine ±15° lateral swing aligns the beam to oblique anatomy.

Operating Workflow

1. Professional operating table — prepare a radiolucent surgical table compatible with C-arm clearance.
2. Animal anaesthesia — induct and maintain the patient with standard veterinary anaesthesia protocol.
3. Radiation protection — fit lead aprons, thyroid shields and gloves; clear unprotected personnel.
4. C-arm positioned beside the bed — wheel the chassis into place; engage parking brakes.
5. Set shooting position — orbit / rotate the C-arm to centre the anatomy in the field.
6. Mode selection and parameter setting — pick continuous / pulsed fluoroscopy or digital spot; adjust kV / mA.
7. Check for C-arm collisions — verify clearance around the animal, drape and surgical instruments.
8. Step on the foot switch — expose; live image appears on the gantry and workstation monitors.

Technical Specifications

X-Ray Generator (Gemini5)

Flat-Panel Detector (Mercu0909F)

Imaging Modes & Performance

Collimator (Crux603i)

C-Arm Mechanical Range

Workstation

Power, Environment & Footprint

Clinical Applications

Workflow & Installation Notes

The IWA-DC01 ships as a single mobile chassis and is designed to operate in a dedicated, lead-shielded fluoroscopy or surgical suite. Site requirements are documented in the iPet-C5 installation drawing supplied with the system.

• Power: single-phase 220 V AC ± 10 %, 50 Hz ± 1 Hz, 9 kVA capacity. The system requires its own dedicated supply with isolated neutral and earth — do not share with other equipment.
• Room geometry: minimum ceiling height 2300 mm; door width ≥ 950 mm; floor levelness within 1.5 mm and concrete substrate > 100 mm.
• Radiation shielding: ≥ 3 mm Pb equivalent in the primary beam direction, 2 mm Pb equivalent on remaining surfaces. Engage a qualified radiation-protection contractor and follow local regulations.
• Environment: 15–35 °C, 35–75 % RH; air-conditioning and dehumidification are recommended. Maintain forced negative-pressure ventilation in the imaging room.
• Cable conduit: 80 mm diameter floor-level pass-through between control and exam rooms.
• Workstation desk and operator console: supplied by the practice; mount the gantry-side touch monitor on the C-arm chassis.

Final layout, shielding calculation and acceptance testing are the responsibility of the local radiation-protection authority and the installing distributor.

Package Contents

• 1 × C-arm gantry with integrated X-ray tube housing (Gemini5 generator)
• 1 × Mercu0909F CsI flat-panel detector with removable anti-scatter grid
• 1 × Crux603i electric collimator
• 1 × Mobile chassis with high-voltage box and inverter assembly
• 1 × Workstation host (Intel Core i5, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, Windows 10) with X-ray acquisition software
• 1 × Touch-screen monitor (Dell P2418HT, 1920 × 1080) on gantry mount
• 1 × Foot-switch exposure controller
• 1 × Power cable set and operator manual

Downloads & Documentation

• iPet-C5 product brochure (TBC)
• Site preparation & installation drawing (TBC)
• Technical specification sheet (TBC)

Why Choose the IWA-DC01

• Procedure throughput. Free-sliding C-arm reaches the imaging field in seconds — the surgeon does not move the patient or break sterile field to reposition for orthogonal views.
• Imaging confidence. 209.9 × 209.9 mm CsI flat panel at ≥ 2.2 lp/mm and 16-bit grayscale produces consistent low-contrast resolution (≤ 3 %) across fluoroscopy and photographic modes.
• Dose accountability. Continuous and pulsed fluoroscopy modes, real-time air-kerma indication and cumulative DAP reporting support ALARA workflows and radiation-safety auditing.
• Service economics. Standard Windows 10 workstation, gigabit Ethernet detector interface and CAN-bus collimator simplify field service, software updates and parts replacement.

Warranty & Support

IWAMED supplies the IWA-DC01 with a manufacturer warranty, installation supervision and operator training delivered through the local distributor. Coverage period and on-site service terms vary by territory — contact us for a written quotation specific to your jurisdiction.

FAQ

What animal sizes does the IWA-DC01 accommodate?

The 780 mm C-arm aperture and 640 mm arc depth cover canine and feline patients on a standard surgery table and accept equine distal limbs in standing or recumbent positioning. Patient mass is limited only by the surgical table itself, not the gantry.

Does the system support DICOM export?

The workstation runs general X-ray acquisition and display software with gigabit Ethernet to the detector. DICOM Store/Worklist integration with practice PIMS is available — confirm the exact DICOM service classes with your distributor at order time.

What dose-management features are included?

Continuous and pulsed fluoroscopy modes (with adjustable frame rate), removable anti-scatter grid, air-kerma rate display in mGy/min and cumulative air-kerma plus dose-area-product readouts visible from the operator position.

What site preparation is required before delivery?

A dedicated 220 V / 9 kVA supply, ≥ 2300 mm ceiling height, ≥ 950 mm door width, lead-shielded room walls (3 mm Pb primary, 2 mm Pb secondary), 80 mm floor cable conduit and a controlled environment of 15–35 °C / 35–75 % RH. Shielding design must be reviewed by your local radiation-protection authority.

Is the C-arm fixed or mobile?

The IWA-DC01 is a mobile chassis on castors. It moves between operating room, imaging suite and emergency area without re-installation. Daily relocation does not require recalibration when the floor surface meets the 1.5 mm levelness specification.