PTW CONNY II T11007 User Manual

PTW CONNY II T11007 User Manual

Firmware version 1.2 or higher

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User Manual
CONNY II T11007
Firmware version 1.2 or higher
Contents
Operating Manual
Technical Manual
Service Manual
D594.131.00/03 en
2016-03
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  • Page 1 User Manual CONNY II T11007 Firmware version 1.2 or higher Contents Operating Manual Technical Manual Service Manual D594.131.00/03 en 2016-03...
  • Page 2: General Information

    PTW-Freiburg and only they or other acces- sories whose use has been expressly permit- – The product was granted the type approval for ted by PTW-Freiburg may be used in con- legal calibration in accordance with § 40 of junction with the product. Safe operation and...
  • Page 3 CONNY II T11007 General Information – PTW-Freiburg reserves the right to make mod- ifications. Please contact PTW or your local representa- PTW-Freiburg tive for the most current information concern- Physikalisch-Technische Werkstätten ing the products of interest. Dr. Pychlau GmbH Lörracher Str. 7 –...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONNY II T11007 Table of Contents Table of Contents General Information......................2 Table of Contents......................4 List of Figures.........................5 Intended Use........................6 Safety Information......................7 Operating Manual............13 1 Device Description....................13 2 Putting into Operation....................16 3 Measuring........................17 4 Error Messages......................20 Technical Manual............
  • Page 5: List Of Figures

    CONNY II T11007 List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1: Definition of the patient environment....................12 Figure 2: CONNY II, front panel........................15 Figure 3: Detector of the CONNY II....................... 16 Figure 4: Preferred direction of radiation......................17 Figure 5: Attaching the detector to the NORMI MAM analog test object............
  • Page 6: Intended Use

    CONNY II T11007 Intended Use Intended Use The CONNY II diagnostic dosemeter is a dose and dose rate meter for constancy tests of X-ray installations in diagnostic radiology. CONNY II is suitable for constancy test of medical X-ray installations for radigraphy, fluoroscopy and mammogrphy.
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    CONNY II T11007 Safety Information Safety Information This is the safety alert symbol. It is used Signal Words to alert the user to potential hazards. DANGER Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid any possible bodily injury Indicates an imminent hazard.
  • Page 8 CONNY II T11007 Safety Information Safety Information DANGER Electricity is a source of risk, particularly when Strictly observe the following safety informa- the product is not in perfect operating condition tion concerning the signal words DANGER and or when it is operated inappropriately.
  • Page 9 CONNY II T11007 Safety Information DANGER DANGER Electricity is a source of risk, particularly when Electricity is a source of risk, particularly when the product is operated inappropriately. the product is operated inappropriately. Shock Hazard! Shock Hazard! Exclusion of operation in the patient envi-...
  • Page 10 CONNY II T11007 Safety Information WARNING WARNING Improper handling. Radiation is a source of risk, particularly when the product is operated inappropriately. Hazards to Persons! Risks to Persons! The product is a medical device and must only be handled by persons who are trained...
  • Page 11 Do not pull or twist the cables. Use the product only in conjunction with – Disconnect the cables from the devices dur- the products approved by PTW for this pur- ing transport and when the devices are not pose and/or the products listed in the section in use.
  • Page 12: Figure 1: Definition Of The Patient Environment

    CONNY II T11007 Safety Information Symbols on the Nameplate HINT Observe the user manuals of all connected Symbol Description devices! Refer to the user manual! HINT Set up the device so that the operator has a The product bears the CE-mark.
  • Page 13: Operating Manual

    CONNY II T11007 Operating Manual - Device Description Operating Manual Device Description Application When operated within the rated range of use, the CONNY II fulfills the requirements for diagnostic dosemeters set forth in IEC 61674. The diagnostic dosemeter CONNY II is suitable...
  • Page 14 CONNY II T11007 Operating Manual - Device Description Features – After termination of the measurement: display of the measured dose, mean dose rate or irra- diation time by toggling with the MODE key The CONNY II consists of a battery operated elec- trometer with a connected semiconductor detec- –...
  • Page 15: Figure 2: Conny Ii, Front Panel

    CONNY II T11007 Operating Manual - Device Description Operating Controls and Indicators Figure 2: CONNY II, front panel Operating controls and indicators Symbol 1 Display of the measuring value and unit 2 Display of selected kV range, measuring mode and measuring range...
  • Page 16: Putting Into Operation

    CONNY II T11007 Operating Manual - Putting into Operation Putting into Operation The CONNY II is battery operated and features a voltage monitoring function. If the battery voltage decreases below a lower limiting value the device switches off automatically. The battery lifetime for continuous operation is approximately 18 hours.
  • Page 17: Measuring

    CONNY II T11007 Operating Manual - Measuring Measuring General Information Detector The detector of the CONNY II can be attached to Default settings the test object by means of the supplied reclos- able fastener. The detector surface must be irra-...
  • Page 18: Figure 5: Attaching The Detector To The Normi Mam Analog Test Object

    CONNY II T11007 Operating Manual - Measuring Performing a Measurement Place the CONNY II on the patient couch • outside the radiation beam and fold out the bracket at the back of the device if necessary. Before the measurement, attach the detector •...
  • Page 19 CONNY II T11007 Operating Manual - Measuring Measurement readout Interrupting a measurement While a measurement is in progress, the keyboard If a measurement is interrupted for less than of the device is locked and the parameter set with 3 seconds, it will continue after the interruption. If the MODE key is displayed.
  • Page 20: Error Messages

    (only irradiation time measure- pulse) ment) upper left part zeroing not possible (e.g. irradiation during switching on) upper left part calibration factor exceeds the limit upper left part check sum error; send the CONNY II back to PTW-Freiburg for repair D594.131.00/03 en...
  • Page 21: Technical Manual

    Technical Specifications Only values with specified tolerances or limits are guaranteed. Values without tolerances are for informa- tional purposes only. Device designation Diagnostic dosemeter CONNY II T11007 Manufacturer PTW-Freiburg Intended use Dose and dose rate measurement for constancy tests of X-ray...
  • Page 22 CONNY II T11007 Technical Manual Device designation Diagnostic dosemeter CONNY II T11007 Measuring quantities air kerma in Gy, air kerma rate in Gy/s, irradiation time [s] Measuring ranges and resolution Range LOW Range LOW Range HIGH Range HIGH 70/100 kV...
  • Page 23 CONNY II T11007 Technical Manual Device designation Diagnostic dosemeter CONNY II T11007 Quantities influencing the response Dose rate ≤ ± 2 % Dose - 5 % at 3.5 kGy ( Direction of incident radiation ≤ ± 3 % at changes by ± 5°...
  • Page 24 CONNY II T11007 Technical Manual The product fully complies with the following requirements of standard IEC/CISPR 11. Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment – guidance RF emissions Group 1 The product uses RF energy only for its internal func- IEC/CISPR 11 tion.
  • Page 25: Service Manual

    Liquids have entered the product. In addition, ensure that all other service tasks are only performed by PTW-Freiburg or by a Shock Hazard! Erroneous Measurements! person authorized by PTW-Freiburg. Have the product inspected by service person- nel before putting it into service again.
  • Page 26: Preventive Maintenance

    If damage or malfunctions are identified, the • product must be repaired before it is used again. Repair Repairs may only be carried out by PTW-Freiburg or by persons/companies authorized by PTW- Freiburg. D594.131.00/03 en...
  • Page 27 It is recommended to have the product calibrated regular intervals according to the national regula- every 2 years at PTW-Freiburg or by specially tions. trained staff on site. These inspections must only be performed by independent persons with adequate training and experience.
  • Page 28: Inserting Batteries

    CONNY II T11007 Service Manual - Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries Remove the lid from the battery compartment DANGER • on the underside of the device. Improper handling of batteries. Remove the four batteries. Explosion Hazard! • Do not throw the batteries into a fire.
  • Page 29: Disposal Of The Product

    CONNY II T11007 Service Manual - Disposal of the Product Disposal of the Product The typical lifetime of the product is approx. 10 years. At the end of the product lifetime, the components of the product must be disposed of in compliance with the applicable waste control regulations.
  • Page 30: Literature

    CONNY II T11007 Literature Literature [1] Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices [10] IEC/CISPR 11 (Medical Device Directive - MDD) Industrial, scientific and medical equipment - Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics - Limits and [2] Council Directive 97/43/EURATOM on health protection methods of measurement...
  • Page 31: Index

    CONNY II T11007 Index Index Application............... 13 Safety information............7 Safety inspections........... 27 Symbols..............12 Batteries Batteries: insert............28 Technical inspections of the measuring system..27 Technical specifications........... 21 Calibration..............27 Cleaning..............25 Device description........... 13 Disposal..............29 Error messages............20 Features..............

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