User Guide Introduction The Accu-Gold Touch is the next generation X-ray measurement system at the heart of which is a compact multifunction digitizer module and powerful, intuitive firmware. Accu-Gold Touch with its built-in display is a compact, cost effective, and multi-function X-ray analyzer and uses the latest technology in solid state sensors, gold standard ion chambers, mA, and light sensors.
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide 35° 60° The Accu-Gold Touch can be used at two different viewing angles USB Flash Drive Connection (Measurement Export and Firmware Updates) Touch Screen Power and Status LED Charging and USB mode Port ON / OFF...
Standalone Operation The Accu-Gold Touch can be used like a traditional handheld meter with an easy to use interface. The “Pro” version will have a starting menu to be able to also use the Touch in USB and WiFi modes.
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide Four outputs can be viewed on the display at one time: Scroll thru saved Delete current measurements measurement Level Charging Error Information about this Add comments for each saved measurement measurement using external keyboard Sensor legend...
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide Waveforms – Start trigger kV (MS) or Dose Dose Rate End of pulse (light grey) (dashed) (solid) trigger point...
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide Settings – Measure – Trigger Sensor: Chosen automatically. If more than one sensor is plugged in, it will trigger off of the multisensor. If no multisensor, then the dose diode. If neither, then the ion chamber. The sensor used for triggering will be indicated on the Exposure Info panel for that measurement (see pg 5).
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide Anode/Filter Calibrations Available – Anode/Filter – The anode filter calibrations that are available for making measurements will depend on the multisensor you use. A diagnostic multisensor will only show the diagnostic calibrations, an ion chamber will show none.
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide Anode/Filter Calibrations Available – (continued)
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide System – Measurements may be exported to a USB flash drive and can be viewed using Accu-Gold 2 software (V2.46 or later). Copy the exported file to a PC with AG2 on it. Double-click this file and it will open in the AG2 software.
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide Measurement Results Customization – The Measurement Results on the customizable pages, C1 and C2, can be customized to show any output on either page. Multiple sensors can be combined on a single page showing the results of interest without having to change pages.
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide Measurement Output Selection – Value Screen* Definition This table Digitizer shows on which The atmospheric corrections compensate for the effects of variations in the current Air Pressure temperature (T in C) and pressure (P in kPa) on an unsealed ion chamber and uses the screen the following equation: Displayed value = (101.3/P) * ((T + 273.15)/295.15) * Instrument value...
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide Measurement Output Selection – (continued) Value Screen* Definition Dose Diode Dose Dose Integral Dose / Pulse Dose / Pulse Dose Rate Dose Rate Dose Rate Max Maximum dose rate encountered mA Sensor Charge The sum of mA values during the region of interest is the value of mAs.
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Before making an exposure, make sure to choose the Anode/Filter combination that best represents the machine being measured (see page 8 & 9). Radcal sensor calibrations assume a 2.2 mm polycarbonate paddle, or simulated paddle (Model 8154), is placed on top of the sensor.
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide Battery Charger The battery icon on the display indicates an approximate state of charge. When the battery level drops to approximately to 25%, the LED will start to blink green/red (or blue/red in WiFi mode). The charger that is supplied with the Touch has been chosen to optimize the charging of the battery. Typical charging time for a fully drained battery is approximately 5 hours.
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide USB Mode - Using Accu-Gold 2 software Connect the control unit to a PC using the supplied micro USB cable (or use a standard USB-A to USB-B micro cable) and attach any sensor that you would like to measure with. The maximum USB cable length is 3 meters. You can use a 5 meter cable but you may experience interference issues in some cases.
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Accu-Gold Touch User Guide WiFi Mode - Using Accu-Gold 2 software Power on the control unit and select "Wifi Mode" on the start screen then click "Start Wi-Fi" The Display on the control unit will go blank, when the Blue LED blinks rapidly it is ready to connect. Launch Accu-Gold 2 and select "Connect via Wi-Fi"...
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Environmental Specifications declaration of conformity) Operating temperature: 15 °C to 35 °C The Accu-Gold Touch basic and pro models conform to ISO/IEC Pressure: 60 to 105 kPa 17050 and EN 45014 requirements as follows: Humidity: Up to 80% RH or 20 g/m Safety: Meets creepage-distance specification of IEC 61010-1 Storage: Temperature 0 °C to +60 °C...
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Radcal, with shipping costs prepaid by the If Radcal determines that a fault has been caused by customer. Costs to return-ship to customer by ground misuse, abnormal operating conditions, or repairs by...
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