Capintec CRC-25R, Owner'S Manual

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CAPINTEC, INC. CRC
®
-25R
CHAPTER 7
ACCEPTANCE & QUALITY
ASSURANCE TESTS
GENERAL
To insure proper operation of the CRC
®
-25R, the following tests should be performed at the
indicated intervals.
ACCEPTANCE TESTS
The following tests must be performed in the following order before the initial use of the
CRC
®
-25R:
•
Diagnostics – reference CHAPTER 9: DIAGNOSTICS.
•
Daily Test – reference CHAPTER 8: BACKGROUND AND TESTS.
•
Accuracy (for those nuclides that are not used in the Daily Test) – reference
CHAPTER 8: BACKGROUND AND TESTS.
•
Linearity – The linearity should be checked over the entire range of activities which
are reasonably anticipated to be used.
•
Geometry – A geometry test should be performed to determine the effect of volume
changes or container variation for isotopes of interest.
Diagnostic Test
When DIAGNOSTICS is selected, the instrument's memories and the programs are checked
and the results are displayed. If a printer is attached to the system, the results will also be
printed. If any of the tests fail, contact Capintec’s only Authorized Service Center at 1-800-
227-6832. (Reference CHAPTER 9: DIAGNOSTICS)
Daily Test
The Daily Test should be conducted at the beginning of each working day, prior to measuring
any samples which will be administered to patients. These tests consist of an Auto Zero
operation, a Background Adjustment, a Chamber Voltage Test, a Data Check, an Accuracy
Test, and a Constancy Test. (reference CHAPTER 8: BACKGROUND AND TESTS)
If a printer is attached to the system, the test results will automatically be printed at the end
of all source measurements.
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