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May 05, 2007 PENTAX Corporation 

Launch of US Sales for New “ i ” Series Video Endoscopic System with Megapixel
Support, Making High Quality Images Possible
 
Endoscopic System “i” Series

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PENTAX Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of sales for the new “i” endoscopic system that supports megapixel images and that has been developed in response to the needs of the medical scene, such as high image quality, high resolution, and multiple functions, to the US market.
This system is composed of the “90i,” which are video endoscopes equipped with a megapixel CCD in the image sensor, and the “EPK-i,” which is a light source/processor that is equipped with advanced image processing capabilities. The “i” series is a high-end endoscopic system with significantly improved operability that pursues PENTAX's design concept of “medical equipment that reduces the burden of doctors and relieves patients' pain” for endoscopic products, in addition to an image quality that exceeds that of conventional PENTAX products.
The “i” series endoscopic system will also be on display at “DDW2007” (Digestive Disease Week 2007), which will be held in Washington D.C., United States, starting on May 20.



Launch summary
Endoscopic System “i” Series
Product Name Launch Date Launch Region
Videoscope “90i”
- Videoscope for upper gastrointestinal EG-2990i
- Videoscope for lower gastrointestinal EC-3890Li/Fi/Mi		 May 20, 2007 United States
* Planned launch in order of Europe, Asia, Japan
Light Source/Processor “EPK-i”



Main Features
• Video endoscope “90i”
  1. Megapixel CCD

    The first time that a megapixel CCD is used in an endoscope. High-definition images can be obtained, through an exclusive objective optical system, light distribution optical system, and digital signal processing.


  2. Improvement in operability

    1. The control body of the endoscope has been redesigned, taking the fit and ease of angle operations into consideration.


    2. The design is one that has been made optimal for observation, by reexamining the position of the air and water supply nozzle at the tip of the endoscope, as well as the positional relationship between the light distribution lens and objective lens.


    3. The insertion tube has been configured by pursuing an optimal design based on data for conventional PENTAX products.
• Light source/Processor “EPK-i”
  1. Full-digital support

    A new system, where the data from the endoscope is transmitted directly and digitally to the processor, is used. It is possible to conduct image processing and output still images and videos, while retaining high image quality.
    It is also possible to conduct upgrades for the firmware easily, for the purpose of making improvements and additions to the functions.


  2. New image processing engine

    Equipped with a new image processing engine that has a computing power approximately 50 times more advanced than that of conventional PENTAX products. Even surface and contrast enhancement processing, which require complex calculations, can be processed in real-time.


  3. Touch panel screen

    Equipped with a touch panel system on the front panel, which is the first of its kind for endoscopic processors. Compared to systems with a front panel switch, keyboard, and foot switch, as is the case with conventional PENTAX products, it is now possible to use a variety of functions through simple operations.
    It is also possible to change the position of the switch on the screen, to provide more convenience.


  4. Multi-user interface

    1. Serial interface: Supports direct image recording to USB memory


    2. DV output terminal: Standard-equipped with a DV terminal that supports audio input


    3. P-in-P function: Comes with a function for image input from external devices, where images can be displayed on the front panel LCD


  5. Other

    1. Connector lever that enables for attachment and removal with just one touch


    2. Possible to remotely control PENTAX's water supply device


    3. Equipped with terminal exclusively for a foot switch


Endoscopic System “i” Series


Main Specifications
Videoscope
  Videoscope for Upper
gastrointestinal
EG-2990i		 Videoscope for Lower
gastrointestinal
EC-3890Li/Fi/Mi
Field of view 140 ° 140 °
Depth of field 5 - 100 mm 4 - 100 mm
Rigid distal diameter 10.8 mm 13.2 mm
Insertion tube diameter 9.8 mm 13.2 mm
Instrument channel diameter 2.8 mm 3.8 mm
Tip deflection Up / Down 210 °/ 120 ° 180 °/ 180 °
Right / Left 120 °/ 120 ° 160 °/ 160 °
Compatible processor EPK-i EPK-i
Working length 1,050 mm 1,700 mm( Li)/1,500 mm( Fi )/1,300 mm( Mi )
Total length 1,373 mm 2,023 mm( Li )/1,823 mm( Fi )/1,623 mm( Mi )
Light Source/Processor EPK-i
Color system Color system single CCD color
High resolution video output DVI-D, VGA (1 exclusive set of terminals)
Standard resolution video output DV terminal (1 set), RGBS terminals (2 sets), Y/C terminals (2 sets), composite video terminal (1 set)
Digital output SERIAL terminals (2 sets)
External device control Printer control connector (1 set)
External device control connectors (3 sets)
Image enhancement Select from 3 intensities
Air and water supply function Select from 5 intensities
Lamp 300W xenon short arc lamp
Average lifetime of lamp Approximately 500 hours (continuous)
Auxiliary lamp 3W LED lamp
Compatible scopes PENTAX videoscopes: “90i” series
PENTAX videoscopes: “K” series
PENTAX fiberscopes
Power supply/consumption AC120V, 50/60Hz, 5.4A
Dimensions 430 mm (length) x 205 mm (height) x 485 mm (depth)
Weight 26.5 kg





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