RTI Cobia Sense, User Manual

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Cobia Sense - User Manual v2015.1A
The external detector cable is very sensitive when using certain probe
types. Try not to move the detector while attached to the Cobia. To reset
false readings, use the
Reset Measurement on the menu.
How do I reset the Cobia?
There is a reset hole on the bottom face of the Cobia, marked RST. Insert
the end of a paper clip or similar to reset the Cobia.
7 Standards and Compliances
For standards and compliances, see the Reference Manual.
7.1 Intended Use of the Cobia
Accessory to diagnostic X-ray equipment to be used as an electrometer.
Together with external probes it is to be used for independent service and
quality control, as well as measurements of kerma, kerma rate, kerma
length product, kVp, tube current, exposure time, luminance, and
illuminance within limitations stated below.
If installed according to accompanying documents, the product is intended
to be used together with all diagnostic X-ray equipment except for:
therapeutical X-ray sources.
X-ray equipment with tube potential below 18 kV.
X-ray equipment on which the instrument cannot be mounted properly,
e.g. equipment where the beam field size is narrower than the active
part of the detector.
specific types of X-ray equipment listed in the instructions for use or in
additional information from the manufacturer.
With the X-ray installation in stand-by conditions without patients
present, the product is intended to be used:
to provide the operator with information on radiation beam parameters
that might influence further steps in an examination but not an ongoing
exposure.
for assessing the performance of the X-ray equipment.
for evaluation of examination techniques and procedures.
for service and maintenance measurements.
for quality control measurements.