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RaySafe i3 – Instructions for Use (EN)
Intended use
RaySafe i3 is designed for personal use on hospital staff. It measures scattered
radiation in examination rooms using a dosimeter, and shows a graphical visualization
of dose rate in real time on a display.
Usage
The RaySafe i3 system needs to be installed and initiated before use. This can be
done by a service technician, using the instructions in the printed
Installation and
Service Manual
, delivered with the system.
Use the dosimeter on the outside of your X-ray protection garment. Front forward, clip
towards your body.
The Real-time Dosimeter (
A
in Figure “1.” on page 2) measures scattered radiation
and stores measurements. When a dosimeter is exposed to radiation while connected
to a Real-time Hub (
B
in Figure “1.” on page 2), measurements are transferred
from dosimeter to hub via radio. A display shows dose rate bars in real time in green,
yellow or red, from low to high dose rate (
C
To view dose history stored in the dosimeter, connect the dosimeter to a computer
running Dose Viewer (
D
in Figure “1.” on page 2). See the
Dose Viewer manual
,
found in the help menu in Dose Viewer. Optional analysis software: Dose Manager (
E
CAUTION!
The Real-time Dosimeter measures scattered radiation and should
neither be positioned in the primary X-ray field nor be used for
diagnostic measurements.
WARNING!
RaySafe i3 does not replace any X-ray protection equipment.
WARNING!
RaySafe i3 is not sterile.
WARNING!
RaySafe i3 is not a replacement for legal dosimeters.
Maintenance
The Real-time Dosimeter has a replaceable battery. When a red light is flashing on the
side of the dosimeter, the battery needs to be replaced. A service technician can do
this, using the instructions in the
Installation and Service Manual
.
For cleaning of the dosimeter, use a damp cloth and mild detergent.
Specifications
Physical
Real-time Dosimeter
Real-time Hub
Video Unit
Weight
34 g (1.2 oz)
180 g (6.3 oz)
282 g (9.9 oz)
Dimensions 40 × 58 × 17 mm
(1.6 × 2.3 × 0.7 in)
184 × 134 × 35 mm
(11.8 × 9.8 × 2.4 in)
108 × 83 × 24 mm
(4.3 × 3.3 × 0.9 in)
Power
Replaceable battery:
CR2450 Li/MnO
2
Power over Ethernet:
GT-963003648-T3-PP
External supply:
EA1024PR
Video
output
DVI Digital output:
2x HDMI 1.4a up to
1920×1200 @60Hz
Radiology
Operational quantity
H
p
(10)
Energy dependence
< 25 % (N-series, 40 – 150 kV)
Temperature dependence
< 5 % (18 – 26 °C)
< 25 % (15 – 18 °C, 26 – 35 °C)
Response time
< 1 s (> 100 μSv/h), < 5 s (< 100 μSv/h)
Integration interval
1 s
Detection limit
< 30 μSv/h
Dose rate uncertainty (continuous
radiation)
10 % or 10 μSv/h (40 μSv/h – 150 mSv/h),
20 % (150 – 300 mSv/h),
40 % (300 – 500 mSv/h)
The measured dose rate is monotonically increasing up to 1 Sv/h.
Dose reproducibility
10 % or 1 μSv
Maximum lifetime dose
10 Sv
Typical angular response
(relative to 0°)
Vertical:
Horizontal:
Typical energy response
Real-time Hub dose unit
Sv or rem
Radio
Real-time Dosimeter
Real-time Hub
Frequency
868.3 MHz, 918.3 MHz or 927.9 MHz, depending on
purchased configuration (see label on product)
Transmitter power output
3.2 mW
1 mW
Communication range
Typically 5 – 15 m, depending on the local environment
Climatic conditions
Temperature
+15 – +35 °C (for operation)
–25 – +70 °C (for storage)
Temperature rate of change
< 0.5 °C/minute
Relative humidity
20 – 80 % (for operation)
5 – 95 % (for storage)
IP code
Real-time Dosimeter: IP20
Real-time Hub: IP20
For safe usage
Always power off the dosimeter before air transport, to make sure that the radio
communication is completely turned off.
Security and privacy
Dosimeter serial number as well as name and settings entered via Dose Viewer are
sent unencrypted via radio to the Real-time Hub.
Symbols on labels
Symbol
Meaning
Manufacturer
Date of manufacture
Catalogue number
Serial number
Consult the instructions for
Caution
CCC Mark
LOT Mark / Batch
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Date of manufacture
Catalogue number
Serial number
Consult the instructions for
Caution
CCC Mark
LOT Mark / Batch
Date of manufacture
Manufacturer
Date of manufacture
Catalogue number
Serial number
Consult the instructions for
Caution
CCC Mark
LOT Mark / Batch
Article number
Manufacturer
Date of manufacture
Catalogue number
Serial number
Consult the instructions for
Caution
CCC Mark
LOT Mark / Batch
Serial number
Manufacturer
Date of manufacture
Catalogue number
Serial number
Consult the instructions for
Caution
CCC Mark
LOT Mark / Batch
Consult the instructions for use.
Conforms to European Union directives.
Electrical safety compliance marking, together with listing number
(“Appendix” on page 14)
/FCC
Radio certification number for US market
(“Appendix” on page 14)
IC
Radio certification number for Canadian market
(“Appendix” on page 14)
Radio certification symbol and number for Brazilian market
(“Appendix” on page 14)
Conforms to relevant Australian Safety and EMC standards.
R
Radio certification symbol and number for Japanese market
In the European Union the WEEE directive and label indicates that
when discarding this product, it must be sent to separate collection
facilities for recovery and recycling. For advice and information,
contact RaySafe.
None of the China RoHS restricted substances are present above
permitted levels.
Learn more
•
Real-time Dosimeter quick guide under the lid of the dosimeter packaging
•
Dose Viewer manual via the Help button in Dose Viewer
•
Installation and Service manual delivered with the system
Service and support contacts
For information about service and support, visit www.raysafe.com.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (EN)