Perlove PLD7900 Floor-Mounted Dynamic DR System

PLD7900 specifications at a glance

The manufacturer describes PLD7900 as a system for digital radiography, fluoroscopy and angiography, with dynamic acquisition at 30 frames per second over a 17 x 17 inch field. Control is through a 10.4 inch touchscreen panel, and a motorised collimator shapes the beam.

Published table and geometry data include a lowest table height of 50 cm, detector pixel pitch of 100 or 139 micrometres, and standard source-to-image distances of 1 m and 1.8 m. As with any model, request the datasheet for the exact configuration you are quoted, because options change several of these values.

• Digital radiography, fluoroscopy and angiography
• 30 fps dynamic acquisition, 17 x 17 inch field
• 10.4 inch touchscreen control panel and motorised collimator
• Lowest table height 50 cm
• Standard SID 1 m / 1.8 m; pixel pitch 100 / 139 micrometres

Floor-mounted dynamic DR: how it differs from a ceiling system

A floor-mounted system carries the tube support on a column and rails fixed to the floor, so it does not rely on the ceiling structure. This is helpful in refurbished buildings with low or unsuitable ceilings, and it can simplify the civil works. The trade-off is floor rails and a column, which reduce free floor area and need careful cable management to avoid trip hazards.

Ceiling-suspended designs such as the Perlove PLD7600 give a clear floor and wider tube movement, while floor-mounted rooms are often chosen for rigidity, stable positioning and predictable installation. Our guide to ceiling versus floor-mounted X-ray sets out the throughput, space and maintenance trade-offs in detail.

Configuration options: table, panel and detector

PLD7900 configurations are flexible. The buyer can select a fixed or a motorised lifting table, a single or dual flat panel, and a static or dynamic detector. This allows the same platform to be sized for a general radiography room that occasionally performs contrast studies, or for a department that needs frequent fluoroscopy.

A dual-panel arrangement is worth discussing when throughput is high, since a second panel in a wall stand or chest position reduces the repositioning of patients. A dynamic detector is mandatory if you plan fluoroscopy; a static detector is adequate only for general radiography. Be explicit in the tender about which configuration you require, because a quotation for a static version is not comparable to a dynamic one.

For patient handling, a motorised lifting table that goes down to 50 cm is practical for elderly and mobility-limited patients. Confirm the table weight capacity and tilt range with the supplier; our article on X-ray table weight limits lists what to ask.

Dose, workflow and software questions

Dynamic imaging increases the importance of dose control. Ask which dose-saving functions are included, how dose indicators are displayed and recorded, and how the system handles pulsed acquisition. Our overview of fluoroscopy dose reduction explains the principles that your protocol should follow.

For workflow, ask about the APR protocol set, image post-processing, DICOM services and PACS integration, and how the workstation is backed up. See also digital radiography and PACS for the integration checklist.

Room requirements and ordering

A floor-mounted dynamic room needs shielding designed by a qualified expert, a dedicated power supply, grounding, floor rail fixing details, cable ducts and suitable cooling for the generator cabinet and workstation. Share a drawing with the supplier before civil works begin, so that rail positions and clearances are confirmed.

Facilities must confirm the current registration, licensing and radiation-protection requirements with FANR and their health authority (MOHAP, DHA or DOH). To discuss PLD7900 for your hospital, request a quote from Beckfinity through the Perlove brand page, and our team will help you match the configuration to your workload.