User Manuals: RTI Barracuda X-ray Mammography Analyzer

User Manuals: RTI Barracuda X-ray Mammography Analyzer

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RTI Barracuda Reference Manual

RTI Barracuda Reference Manual (214 pages)

Dose Detector

Brand: RTI | Category: Medical Equipment | Size: 18 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
Contents
7
1 Introduction

10
- About this Manual
  10
- Introduction to the Barracuda
  10
- PC Requirements
  12
- Palm os Computer Requirements
  12
2 Description of the Barracuda

14
- Overview of the Barracuda
  14
- Cabinet and Modules
  15
- The Multi-Purpose Detector (MPD)
  18
- Setting up the Barracuda for the First Time
  19
- Setting up the Barracuda
  20
- Hardware and Specifications
  21
  - Cabinet
    21
    
    General
    21
    
    Specifications, Cabinet
    22
  - Multi-Purpose Detector (MPD)
    22
    
    General
    22
    
    Specifications, MPD
    23
    
    Typical Response, MPD
    28
    
    Angular Sensitivity, MPD
    31
  - Signal-Extension Module (MP-SEM)
    33
    
    General
    33
    
    Specifications, MP-SEM
    33
  - Electrometer Module (EMM)
    33
    
    Specifications, EMM
    34
    
    Optional Detectors
    37
    
    Typical Other Detectors
    42
- Standards and Compliances
  45
- Maintenance
  48
  - Barracuda Batteries
    48
    
    Exchanging Batteries
    48
    
    Charging the Batteries
    48
  - Updating the Barracuda Firmware
    49
  - Managing Detector Calibrations
    52
  - Transferring Detector Calibrations
    53
  - Exchanging Modules
    54
3 Description of the Qabrowser

59
- Introduction to the Qabrowser
  59
- Starting the Qabrowser
  59
- Real-Time Display and Waveforms
  60
  - Using the Real-Time Display
    60
  - Waveforms - Acquiring and Viewing
    65
  - Measurement Settings
    66
    
    Settings - Conditions
    68
    
    Settings - Barracuda
    72
    
    Settings - MPD
    74
    
    Settings - Other Detectors
    76
- Qabrowser Applications
  76
  - The Accuracy Application (Single-Parameter)
    77
  - The Accuracy Application (Multi-Parameter)
    79
- Data Logging
  81
- Favourites
  83
  - Getting Started with Favourites
    84
  - Start here
    87
- Qabrowser Setup
  87
  - Regulations Setup
    88
  - Units Setup
    88
  - Log Setup
    89
  - Preferences Setup
    89
  - Detector Information
    90
  - System Info
    90
  - System Test
    91
- Battery & Power Status
  91
- Indicators and Symbols
  93
- Installation of Palm os Handheld Computers
  95
  - Updating Qabrowser on the Handheld
    95
  - Uninstalling the Qabrowser
    97
4 Measurement Principles & Theory

99
- Overview of Capability for Measurement Modes
  99
- Measurement Type Settings
  99
- Update Modes
  100
  - Using Timed Update Mode
    101
  - Using Free Run Update Mode
    102
- Display Messages and Active Messages
  103
  - Active Messages
    103
  - Display Messages
    104
- Waveforms and Triggers
  106
- Measurement Principle for the MPD
  107
- HVL & Total Filtration
  108
- Linearity
  109
- Reproducibility
  110
5 Measurements with the Barracuda System

113
- Introduction
  113
- Very Low Dose Rate Measurements with EMM-Biasw
  114
- Radiography
  115
  - Kvp, Time, Dose, and Dose Rate
    117
  - Dose Measurements with R100 or Ion Chamber
    120
  - HVL Application
    121
  - Quick-HVL and Total Filtration
    122
- Cine/Pulsed Radiography
  124
- Fluoroscopy and Pulsed Fluoroscopy
  126
  - Image Intensifier Input Dose Rate
    127
  - Kvp and Dose Rate
    129
  - HVL, Total Filtration, and Quick-HVL
    131
  - Pulsed Fluoroscopy
    133
- Mammography
  136
  - General
    136
  - Setting up the Barracuda for Mammography
    138
  - Kvp, Time, and Dose Measurements with the MPD
    140
  - Dose Measurements with the R100 or Ion Chamber
    142
  - HVL Application
    144
  - Mammo Compensations and Corrections
    145
    
    Corrections for the Compression Paddle
    145
    
    Normalization
    146
    
    Beam Correction Factor
    147
    
    Corrections for Angular Sensitivity
    147
  - Average Glandular Dose, AGD (MGD)
    148
  - Mammographic Pre-Pulses
    149
  - Scanning Beam Mammography
    149
- Dental and Panoramic Dental
  150
  - Kvp, Time, Dose, and Dose Rate
    153
  - Waveforms
    156
  - Panoramic Systems
    156
  - HVL, Total Filtration, and Quick-HVL
    159
  - CT Kvp
    160
  - CT Dose and CT Dose Index (CTDI)
    162
  - CT Scan Time (Exposure Time)
    167
  - CT Mas
    167
  - Parameters for CT Scanner Models
    167
  - Definition of CTDI
    168
  - Quick-HVL and Total Filtration
    168
- Tube Current Probes
  169
  - MAS-1B, Invasive Mas Probe
    170
  - MAS-2B, Non-Invasive Mas Probe
    172
  - MAS-3, Non-Invasive Mas Probe
    175
- Light Measurement
  178
  - Luminance - Monitor/Viewbox (CD/M²)
    178
  - Illuminance - Ambient Light (Lx)
    179
6 Optional Accessories

182
- Holder & HVL Stand
  182
- Barracuda MPD Panoramic Holder
  182
- USB Serial Port Adapter
  184
- Barracuda Bluetooth Serial Module
  186
7 Problems and Solutions

190
- Troubleshooting
  190
- Bluetooth
  192
  - Bluetooth Passkey
    192
  - Enable Bluetooth Passkey
    194
- How to Report a Problem
  195
8 Glossary

197
Index

208

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