Exceptional mini C-arm imaging begins here
Designed around your needs, TAU 1512 introduces the next generation of mini C-arms.
Exclusive dose-saving features, advanced Orthotouch interface, and improved articulation and arm design are all packaged in a small and light-weight form factor you expect from an Orthoscan mini C-arm.
Get the quality and performance you desire in a package to meet any budget.
Anatomy revealed
See more on-screen content with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 in bright detail on a hi-bright 24″ monitor for an immersive work experience.
Powered by Orthotouch 2.0 — the advanced touchscreen interface — with color interface, touch support, anatomical selections, and pediatric software.
Expect exceptional diagnostic imagery with a 12″ x 9.5″ live image to see fine details of anatomy with vivid clarity.
Small size, big capability
Orthoscan TAU 1512 is engineered from the inside out for durability and mobility in a light-weight frame. Surgeon driven design means navigating restrictive rooms and hallways while compact mode allows for simple storage and transportation.
A mini C-arm that works with you
1. C-arm design
Focus on your case with an increased orbital rotation of 160°, larger arc depth of 20”, and improved umbilical cable. Effortlessly maneuver the C-arm to attain preferred views without stressing your patient’s anatomy.
2. Bilateral controls
New backlit controls are easier to see with additional buttons for upgraded functionality.
3. LED lights
Insufficient lighting during a case can make it challenging to see anatomy clearly. Unique to the Orthoscan TAU family, surgical LED lights provide additional illumination on the anatomy. Eliminate shadows cast from the C-arm and the OR so you can work with certainty.
Intelligent Dose Reduction
At Orthoscan, we understand your concerns about radiation exposure and the demand for high-quality images. That’s why the TAU family includes cutting-edge Intelligent Dose Reduction that provides the best in diagnostic image quality while reducing exposure to you and your patients.
dose reduction*
Optimized Dose Filter
The only mini C-arm available with pediatric indication
While Orthoscan TAU is a low dose device by design, it is also the only mini C-arm designed for pediatric use .
By engaging the Optimized Dose Filter, Orthoscan TAU can reduce dose significantly in children and adults.
Next generation CMOS
Next generation CMOS imaging for the surgical market
Achieve increased DQE efficiency with the latest generation CMOS detector.
Free from a dependency on photon energy, these detectors produce low-noise images even in very low dose situations. Next generation detectors improve image brightness, decrease ramp time, and reduce dose.
Additionally, Mag Mode retains image quality without an increase in dose.
* Using Intelligent Dose Reduction (with Cu filter) when compared to Orthoscan 1000-0004. In continuous mode, users will not attain the stated levels of cumulative dose reduction possible with that offered in pulsed fluoroscopy. In clinical practice, the use of IDR may reduce patient dose depending. In clinical practice, the use of IDR may reduce patient dose depending on the clinical task, patient size, anatomical location, and clinical practice. A consultation with a radiologist and a physicist should be made to determine the appropriate dose to obtain diagnostic image quality for the particular clinical task.
Surgeon driven design
Improved bilateral controls
New backlit controls are easier to see with additional functionality.
Upgraded serviceability
Redesigned from the inside out to reduce service maintenance.
Three-way brake control
Maneuver your system with ease down hallways, around corners, and in the operating room.
User-friendly connectivity
Easy access to the power button and I/O ports directly on top of the chassis.
Integrated cable pushers
Protects power cords and other cables from being damaged.
Enhanced security
Keep your equipment and data safe in the modern healthcare environment.
On-screen help
Description of common system functions available directly on-screen.
What’s in a name?
TAU is the name of a mathematical ratio commonly found in nature. It’s often referred to as the Golden ratio.
This ratio can be used to create aesthetically pleasing, natural-looking compositions in designs.
The TAU family was designed using this principle.
Specifications
Mechanical
| Free space | 13.8″ / 35cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 475lb / 215.5kg |
| Height | 48″ / 122cm |
| Footprint (W x L) | 29″ x 33″ / 73.7cm x 83.8cm |
| Orbital rotation (over rotation) | 160° |
| Pivot rotation | 430° |
| Lateral rotation (wig-wag) | 320 ° |
| Vertical range | 26.5″ / 67.3cm |
| Arc depth | 20″ / 50.8cm |
| Distance to cabinet | 58″ / 147.3cm |
| Distance to wheel base | 44″ / 111.8cm |
| Keyboard handles | ✓ |
Detector
| Type | CMOS detector |
|---|---|
| Detector resolution | 2 k x 1.5 k |
| Detector size | 15cm x 12cm |
| Useful array | 15cm x 12cm |
| Pixel spacing | 75 microns |
| Dose rate | AKR / DAP |
Monitor
| Display size | 24″ LCD |
|---|---|
| Primary “live” image | 12″ x 9.5″ / 30.5cm x 24.1cm |
| Dual reference image | 5″ x 4″ / 12.7cm x 10.2cm |
| Brightness | 575 cd/m2 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Interface | DVI |
| Arm horizontal reach | 26″ / 66cm |
| Arm vertical travel | 14″ / 35.6cm |
| Arm vertical height | 19″ / 48.3cm |
| Arm lateral rotation | 216° + 370° + 200° |
| Touchscreen | ✓ |
| HDMI (external monitor) | ✓ |
| Built-in DICOM calibration | ✓ |
| Color support | ✓ |
Electrical
| Input power | 90-253 VAC @ 47-63 Hz |
|---|---|
| Sterile field controls | Bilateral |
| Multifunction wireless foot switch | ✓ |
| Laser alignment | ✓ |
| Surgical LED lights | ✓ |
| USB 2.0 port | ✓ |
| EMI filter | ✓ |
X-ray generator
| Focal spot | 42.5 microns |
|---|---|
| kV range | 40 – 78 kVp |
| mA range | 0.040 – 0.160 mA |
| Operating mode | Continuous |
| Collimator | Fixed (normal, mag) |
| Pediatric filter | ✓ |
| Magnification mode | ✓ |
Documentation
| Wireless communication | Capable |
|---|---|
| SSD capacity | 64GB |
| Image capacity | 26,000 |
| Video capacity | 14.4min |
| Cine loop frame rate | 30 fps |
| Adaptive noise suppression | Automatic |
| Manual noise suppression | 3 modes |
| Cine loop export | ✓ |
| Edge enhancement | ✓ |
| Post process brightness / contrast | ✓ |
| Printer | ✓ |
| DICOM 3.0 compliant | Storage SCU Worklist SCU Print SCU MPPS SCU DoseSR SCU Query SCU Storage Commitment |
Brakes & wheels
| Braking system | Lock, release, directional |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 4″ / 10.2cm |
Performance
| Start-up time | 60 sec |
|---|---|
| Shutdown time | 20 sec |
Software
| Software | Orthotouch™ 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 8.1 embedded |
| Pediatric workflow support | ✓ |
| On-screen measurements | ✓ |
