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Quick Guide
9604554-01 Quick Guide Black Piranha on Pristina 2017.3D.docx
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v.2017.3D
u.
Select calibration, by clicking the model/beam
quality. See image to the right.
As default compression paddle is in use. If
compression paddle is not in use, go to Meter
settings and deselect.
Notice:
The
Position check may be suggested (yellow bar
besides the green “ready” box)
. If so, abort by
clicking in anywhere in the yellow area as
described above.
Notice:
If doing traditional HVL measurements by adding
layers of Al sheets, the thickness of the filter
must be entered in the field for Added filtration under Meter Settings.
Notice:
When measuring the CF factor using the IQST phantom the displayed kV may not be within 34 ±1 kV. This does not
affect the accuracy of the dose reading which is the primary target of this measurement.
4.
Measure using standard Ocean configuration
In case the GE Quick Check Templates are not configured
with the Ocean in use, the procedure is slightly different
from what is describe under heading 3 above.
After entering
Quick Check
(see image below), the measure
guide will look a little different.
Follow the guide sequence and select Mammography - GE Healthcare - Pristina - Rh/Ag IQST Pristina - Compression Paddle not
used.
The image to the right shows the template for the
conversion factor measurement.
Follow the GE job card instructions for the
measurement.
Notice:
The
Position check may be suggested (yellow bar
besides the green “ready” box). If so, abort by clicking in
anywhere in the yellow area as described above.
Notice:
Depending on Ocean configuration the unit will be mR
or mGy. Unit can be changed - Just right click on the unit
and select unit.
Notice:
When measuring the CF factor using the IQST phantom the displayed kV may not be within 34 ±1 kV. This does not affect the
accuracy of the dose reading which is the primary target of this measurement.
When ready for next test, just press the
New Quick Check
button. You shall now be back to the selection guide described above.
For deeper understanding and guidance
, please see User’s Manuals for Piranha and Ocean.
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