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1. Introduction
About this Manual
2014-06/5.5C
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Piranha & QABrowser Reference Manual
1 Introduction
About this Manual 1.1
This manual is divided into a few main parts.
1. A general description of the Piranha.
2. A general description of the QABrowser.
3. Some theoretical background and basic principles.
4. Descriptions on performing measurements with the system for different modalities.
5. Description of different accessories for the Piranha.
6. Troubleshooting tips, an FAQ, and a glossary.
Users who use the Piranha with only a PC and Ocean are recommended to read at
least the following topics:
Introduction
Description of the Piranha
Measurements with the Piranha System
This manual gives a short introduction to handheld computers and enough of
information to get started and use it with the Piranha. However, it is advised (if you are
going to use a handheld computer) to study the manual that is included with your
handheld computer to get familiar with its capabilities.
Pictures in included manuals for detectors and probes may include an ADI module (a
small module with a connector attached to the detector cable). ADI modules are used to
store calibration data and used by other products than the Piranha from RTI Electronics.
For the Piranha system, calibration data is instead stored inside the system. See
section
Managing Detector Calibrations for more information.
The handheld computer is sometimes called "Palm" or "Palm computer" in this manual,
this is referring to all types of handheld computers running Palm OS or Windows Mobile
that currently are possible to use with the Piranha and the QABrowser.
Typographical Rules
Terms in bold face are references to texts on screenshots, like buttons and texts, and
menu items. Other terms are italicized .
Introduction to the Piranha 1.2
Congratulations to your purchase of a Piranha. You have now in your hand the most
powerful tool for X-ray analysis. It has been carefully designed to meet the needs of
both standard QA applications as well as advanced service/repair/calibration of modern
X-ray systems, while still being very simple and intuitive to use. It can measure all the
required parameters such as kVp, exposure time, dose, HVL, Total Filtration, dose/
pulse, dose rate, tube current, mAs, waveforms, and much more.
The Piranha can be used in two different ways:
As a "meter" with a handheld computer and the QABrowser or a PC with Ocean
Quick-Check.
As a complete "QA-system" with a PC and the Ocean software.
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