Opdose - Better imaging at a lower dose

Opdose® optimizes image quality, no matter how dense the breast is. With the dual target X-ray tube, using Molybdenum and Tungsten* anode materials, Opdose automatically selects the best combination of kV, k-edge filter and anode material and adjusts the X-ray spectrum for each individual breast.

Opdose works automatically allowing the operator to pay full attention to the patient and her well being. The operator may however override all pre-selected exposure factors when complete user control is desired.

• Optimized X-ray spectrum for each patient
• Automatic selection of anode material, K-edge filter and kV
• Reduced dose
• Shorter exposure time
• Enhanced image quality

AEC (Automatic Exposure Control)

• Microprocessor-controlled semi conductor detector
• Consistent image density
• Virtually no retakes
• Small detector (9 cm2) for all sizes of breasts

Interactive generator

• Four user programs
• Automatic program suggestion with override
• Handling error indication

Tungsten tube technology*

The MAMMOMAT 3000 Nova uses a tube with dual anode material, Molybdenum and Tungsten, that gives a maximum tube output of 180 mA. This is important for penetration of dense breast tissue and significantly reduces exposure time. With Tungsten (W/Rh), up to 60% dose savings compared to Molybdenum (Mo/Mo) can be achieved.

* option

Installation information

Here you find some technical information when preparing to install a MAMMOMAT 3000 Nova. For further information contact your service or sales representative.

X-ray stand including base plate

• Weight: 300 kg
• Height x Length x Width: 2120 mm x 640 mm x 1091 mm

• 0,3 mm Pb equivalent
• Weight: 141 kg (Generator with control console, radiation shield & base plate)
• Weight: 130 kg (Generator without control console, radiation shield & base plate)

• Lead glass: 0.1 or 0,3 mm Pb equivalent
• Weight: 46 kg

• Weight: 4 kg
• Height x Length x Width: 88 mm x 520 mm x 202 mm

• 110 V, 208 V, 230 V, 240 V, 277 V, ± 10%
• 1-phase; 208 V, 230 V, 240 V, 277 V, 400 V ± 10%
• 2-phase; 50 Hz or 60 Hz

• 35 A at 110 V
• 20 A at 208 V to 400 V