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5. Measurements with the Piranha System
Cine/Pulsed Radiography
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5.3.3
HVL, Quick-HVL, and Total Filtration
Use the same procedure as for the normal radiography measurement.
Note that if it is difficult to get a good pulse rate reading, you may use a manual pulse
rate setting, as described under
Settings
to get a dose per pulse reading.
Fluoroscopy and Pulsed Fluoroscopy
5.4
For under-table fluoro measurement turn the Piranha upside-down. Use the optional
detector rod to be able to put the detector in the cassette holder or on the image
intensifier without risk of hazardous X-ray.
The
Position Check
should be used to confirm the position of the Piranha. When you
select fluoroscopy or pulsed fluoroscopy (as type of measurement) the Piranha system
automatically changes to continuously updating the display and using the highest
possible sensitivity.
When parameter
All...
is selected, kVp,
exposure time, and dose rate are measured
and the display is updated approximately
every four seconds.
If dose rate or image intensifier dose rate is selected the Piranha or external Dose
Probe can be used.
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Summary of Contents for Piranha
Page 1: ...Reference Manual English Version 5 5C Piranha QABrowser RTI article number 9629050 10 ...
Page 8: ...Introduction Chapter 1 ...
Page 12: ...Description of the Piranha Chapter 2 ...
Page 40: ...Description of the QABrowser Chapter 3 ...
Page 77: ...Measurement Principles Theory Chapter 4 ...
Page 91: ...Measurements with the Piranha System Chapter 5 ...
Page 151: ...Optional Accessories Chapter 6 ...
Page 155: ...Problems and Solutions Chapter 7 ...
Page 161: ...Glossary Chapter 8 ...
Page 181: ...Notes Piranha QABrowser Reference Manual 2014 06 5 5C Notes 177 ...