Fluke TNT 12000 User Manual

TNT 12000

X-Ray Test Tools

FBC 0003 March 2010, Rev. 2, 4/11 © 2010, 2011 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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Warranty and Product Support

Fluke Biomedical, Radiation Management Services* products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship.

• Instruments: Warranted for one year from date of shipment. The warranty for instruments that require calibration may be extended each year by the GCL Extended Warranty Program.

• Phantoms: Warranted for 6 months from date of shipment. The warranty excludes disposable phantoms.

• CLEAR-Pb

• Software: Warranted for 90 days that it will perform substantially in accordance with its

• Consumables: Not

During the warranty period, Fluke Biomedical will, at its discretion, either repair or replace the component or product that proves to be defective upon the company’s examination. Repairs are limited to those components pertaining to functionality and not cosmetic appearance.

The limited warranty becomes void if the product is disassembled, modified or repaired by an unauthorized person or facility, or if the product’s functionality is impaired by damage, abuse or failure to use and maintain the instrument according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

: Warranted for 6 months from date of shipment against defects in material and

workmanship.

documentation.

covered under warranty.

To exercise this warranty, the owner must write or call a Fluke Biomedical customer service representative to receive a Service Return Authorization (SRA). The owner must send the product, transportation prepaid, to a specified service facility. Repairs will then be made, and the product will be returned to the owner with transportation (normal, service) prepaid. Repaired or replaced products are warranted for the balance of the warranty period. For products not covered by warranty, the part repaired has a warranty of 90 days.

Warranty Limitations: There are no warranties expressed or implied, including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness, which extend beyond that discretion of the face hereof. This express warranty excludes coverage of and does not provide relief for incidental or consequential damages of any kind or nature, including but not limited to loss of use, loss of sales or inconvenience. This exclusive remedy of the purchaser is limited to repair, recalibration or replacement of the instrument at the Company’s discretion.

Disclaimer

Please Note: If an instrument is intended for the detection and measurement of ionizing radiation, it should be used only by persons who have been trained in the appropriate safety procedures to be followed in the presence of radiation and the proper interpretation of the instrument’s readings. Instruction and precautions contained in the manuals must be read before use and strictly followed. Failure to follow these instructions and precautions may result in inaccurate readings and/or user hazard. Battery and other preoperational checks should be performed prior to each use to assure that the instrument is functioning properly.

* Includes products branded Nuclear Associates and Victoreen®. ©

Notices

 Copyright 2008, Fluke Biomedical. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language without the written permission of Fluke Biomedical.

Fluke Biomedical agrees to a limited copyright release that allows you to reproduce manuals and other printed materials for use in service training programs and other technical publications. If you would like other reproductions or distributions, submit a written request to Fluke Biomedical.

Unpacking and Inspection

Follow standard receiving practices upon receipt of the instrument. Check the shipping carton for damage. If damage is found, stop unpacking the instrument. Notify the carrier and ask for an agent to be present while the instrument is unpacked. There are no special unpacking instructions, but be careful not to damage the instrument when unpacking it. Inspect the instrument for physical damage such as bent or broken parts, dents, or scratches.

Technical Support

For application support or answers to technical questions, either email radtechsupport@flukebiomedical.com or call 1-800- 850-4608 or 1-440-498-2560. Technical support is also available at http://www.flukebiomedical.com/techsupport.

Claims

Our routine method of shipment is via common carrier, FOB origin. Upon delivery, if physical damage is found, retain all packing materials in their original condition and contact the carrier immediately to file a claim. If the instrument is delivered in good physical condition but does not operate within specifications, or if there are any other problems not caused by shipping damage, please contact Fluke Biomedical or your local sales representative.

Standard Terms and Conditions

Refunds and Credits

Please note that only serialized products and their accessory items (i.e., products and items bearing a distinct serial number tag) are eligible for partial refund and/or credit. Nonserialized parts and accessory items (e.g., cables, carrying cases, auxiliary modules, etc.) are not eligible for return or refund. Only products returned within 90 days from the date of original purchase are eligible for refund/credit. In order to receive a partial refund/credit of a product purchase price on a serialized product, the product must not have been damaged by the customer or by the carrier chosen by the customer to return the goods, and the product must be returned complete (meaning with all manuals, cables, accessories, etc.) and in “as new” and resalable condition. Products not returned within 90 days of purchase, or products which are not in “as new” and resalable condition, are not eligible for credit return and will be returned to the customer. The Return Procedure (see below) must be followed to assure prompt refund/credit.

Restocking Charges

Products returned within 30 days of original purchase are subject to a minimum restocking fee of 25 %. Products returned in excess of 30 days after purchase, but prior to 90 days, are subject to management approval. Additional charges for damage and/or missing parts and accessories will be applied to all returns.

Return Procedure

All items being returned (including all warranty-claim shipments) must be sent freight-prepaid to our factory location. When you return an instrument to Fluke Biomedical, we recommend using United Parcel Service, Federal Express, or Air Parcel Post. We also recommend that you insure your shipment for its actual replacement cost. Fluke Biomedical will not be responsible for lost shipments or instruments that are received in damaged condition due to improper packaging or handling.

Use the original carton and packaging material for shipment. If they are not available, we recommend the following guide for repackaging:

 Use a double-walled carton of sufficient strength for the weight being shipped.  Use heavy paper or cardboard to protect all instrument surfaces. Use nonabrasive material around all projecting parts.  Use at least four inches of tightly packed, industry-approved, shock-absorbent material around the instrument.

Returns for partial refund/credit:

Every product returned for refund/credit must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, obtained from our Customer Support Group at 1-800-850-4608 or 1-440-498-2564 or email orders@flukebiomedical.com.

Repair and calibration:

To find the nearest service center, go to www.flukebiomedical.com/service

In the U.S.A.: Cleveland Calibration Lab Tel: 1-800-850-4606 ext. 2564 Email: globalcal@flukebiomedical.com

Everett Calibration Lab Tel: 1-888-993-5853 Email: service.status@fluke.com

In Europe: Eindhoven Calibration Lab Tel: +31-402-675300 Email: ServiceDesk@fluke.com

, or

Certification

This instrument was thoroughly tested and inspected. It was found to meet Fluke Biomedical’s manufacturing specifications when it was shipped from the factory. Calibration measurements are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Devices for which there are no NIST calibration standards are measured against in-house performance standards using accepted test procedures.

WARNING

Unauthorized user modifications or application beyond the published specifications may result in electrical shock hazards or improper operation. Fluke Biomedical will not be responsible for any injuries sustained due to unauthorized equipment modifications.

Restrictions and Liabilities

Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment by Fluke Biomedical. Changes made to the information in this document will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. No responsibility is assumed by Fluke Biomedical for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Fluke Biomedical, or by its affiliated dealers.

Manufacturing Location

The TNT 12000 X-Ray Test device is manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio by Fluke Biomedical, 6045 Cochran Rd., Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.

Chapter Title Page

1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 1-1

Introduction........................................................................................................ 1-3

Unpacking and Inspection.................................................................................. 1-3

Storage ............................................................................................................... 1-3

General Safety Considerations........................................................................... 1-3

Symbols ............................................................................................................. 1-4

RF Certification ................................................................................................. 1-4

United States.................................................................................................. 1-5

Canada ........................................................................................................... 1-5

Europe ........................................................................................................... 1-5

Japan.............................................................................................................. 1-5

Familiarization................................................................................................... 1-6

How to Charge the Battery ................................................................................ 1-9

Accessories ........................................................................................................ 1-10

Specifications..................................................................................................... 1-11

2 Operation ............................................................................................. 2-1

Introduction........................................................................................................ 2-3

Safety Information ............................................................................................. 2-3

How to Set Up the System................................................................................. 2-3

Display to Detector Communications............................................................ 2-3

How to Setup a Wireless Connection........................................................ 2-4

How to Setup a USB Connection.............................................................. 2-4

Multiple Detector Connections ................................................................. 2-4

Communication Settings ........................................................................... 2-4

How to Use the X-ray Detector (TNT 12000WD) ............................................ 2-5

How to Position the X-ray Detector .............................................................. 2-6

Detector Placement with Above Table X-ray Source ............................... 2-6

Detector Placement with Below Table X-ray Source ............................... 2-7

How to Measure X-ray Parameters ............................................................... 2-7

X-ray Display Configuration..................................................................... 2-8

Measurement Mode Setup......................................................................... 2-9

Measurement Mode Profile Parameters .................................................... 2-9

How to Set a Detector Profile ................................................................... 2-10

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Auto Profiles.................................................................................................. 2-11

Default Profiles.............................................................................................. 2-11

How to Change Profile Parameters ............................................................... 2-12

How to Make a User-Defined Profile............................................................ 2-13

How to Enter a Delay .................................................................................... 2-15

How to Use the Dosimeter Detector (TNT 12000 DoseMate) .......................... 2-15

Ion Chamber Selection and Setup ................................................................. 2-16

Ion Chamber Connection and Placement ...................................................... 2-16

How to Place the Ion Chamber for Over-Table X-ray Sources ................ 2-17

How to Place the Ion Chamber for Under-Table X-ray Sources .............. 2-20

How to Place the Ion Chamber for Horizontal X-ray Beams.................... 2-22

How to Place the Ion Chamber in Limited Access Situations .................. 2-23

How to Make a Dosimeter Measurement ...................................................... 2-24

Ion Chamber Setup.................................................................................... 2-24

Dosimeter Measurements.......................................................................... 2-26

How to Add an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor............................. 2-26

How to Edit an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor ............................. 2-29

How to Delete an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor ......................... 2-30

Measurement Mode Selection................................................................... 2-31

How to Set Units of Measurement ............................................................ 2-32

Air Density Correction.............................................................................. 2-34

How to Adjust the Internal Temperature/Pressure Sensor ........................ 2-36

Dosimeter Status ....................................................................................... 2-37

How to Use the mAs Detector (TNT 12000 mAs) ............................................ 2-38

How to Connect to the X-ray Tube for mAs Measurements ......................... 2-39

Shunt Connections .................................................................................... 2-40

Clamp Connections ................................................................................... 2-43

How to Measure mAs.................................................................................... 2-43

Setup Options..................................................................................................... 2-44

Connection Option......................................................................................... 2-45

How to Set Power Settings ............................................................................ 2-45

Detector Battery Charge Level.................................................................. 2-46

Display Off Time ...................................................................................... 2-46

Low Power Time....................................................................................... 2-46

System Off Time ....................................................................................... 2-47

Brightness.................................................................................................. 2-47

How to Set the Date and Time....................................................................... 2-47

3 Microsoft Excel Add-In Software ....................................................... 3-1

Introduction........................................................................................................ 3-3

System Requirements ........................................................................................ 3-3

How to Install the Add-In .................................................................................. 3-3

How to Install the Excel Add-In Software .................................................... 3-3

How to Install the TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver..................................... 3-4

How to Uninstall the Add-In.............................................................................. 3-5

How to Uninstall the Excel Add-In Software................................................ 3-5

How to Uninstall the TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver ................................ 3-6

Communication between a PC and Detector ..................................................... 3-7

How Initialize the TNT 12000 Add-In Software............................................... 3-8

TNT 12000WD Toolbar Options....................................................................... 3-9

DoseMate Toolbar Options................................................................................ 3-11

mAs Toolbar Options......................................................................................... 3-13

Contents (continued)

4 Maintenance......................................................................................... 4-1

Introduction........................................................................................................ 4-3

Ion Chamber Care.............................................................................................. 4-3

Cleaning............................................................................................................. 4-3

Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................. 4-3

Detector ......................................................................................................... 4-3

Display........................................................................................................... 4-4

Service and Calibration...................................................................................... 4-4

Packing .......................................................................................................... 4-4

Shipping......................................................................................................... 4-4

Appendices

A Model 96020C Ion Chamber....................................................................... A-1

B Model 96035B Ion Chamber ....................................................................... B-1

C Model 500-100 CT Probe............................................................................ C-1

D Model 500-200 CT Probe............................................................................ D-1

E TNT 12000WD kVp, Exposure, and Exposure Time Measurement........... E-1

F Warnings and Error Messages..................................................................... F-1

G Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... G-1

H PTB Information ......................................................................................... H-1

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

1-1. Symbols.................................................................................................................. 1-4

1-2. Display Components .............................................................................................. 1-6

1-3. X-ray Detector Components................................................................................... 1-7

1-4. Dose Detector Components.................................................................................... 1-8

1-5. Battery Status Indicator.......................................................................................... 1-10

1-6. Accessories............................................................................................................. 1-10

1-7. Optional Accessories.............................................................................................. 1-11

2-1. Communication Status Indicator............................................................................ 2-3

2-2. Settable Profile Parameters .................................................................................... 2-9

2-3. Default Parameter Values for Each Measurement Mode....................................... 2-12

2-4. Cal Factor Units ..................................................................................................... 2-29

2-5. Dosimeter Measurement Modes............................................................................. 2-31

2-6. Dose Rate Values ................................................................................................... 2-33

2-7. mAs Current Ranges .............................................................................................. 2-39

3-1. TNT 12000WD Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar Options ................................... 3-10

3-2. DoseMate Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar Options ............................................ 3-12

3-3. mAs Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar Options ..................................................... 3-14

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List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1-1. Charging Methods.................................................................................................. 1-9

2-1. Wired (USB) Connection....................................................................................... 2-4

2-2. Connection Screen ................................................................................................. 2-5

2-3. X-ray Detector Alignment Marks .......................................................................... 2-6

2-4. X-ray Detector Setup for Above Table X-ray Source............................................ 2-6

2-5. X-ray Detector Setup for Below Table X-ray Source ............................................ 2-7

2-6. X-ray Detector Measurement Screen ..................................................................... 2-8

2-7. Mode Setup Screen ................................................................................................ 2-9

2-8. Ion Chamber Connection to Dosimeter.................................................................. 2-17

2-9. Test Stand Configuration for Over-Table Tubes.................................................... 2-18

2-10. Test Stand Configuration for Under-Table X-ray Tube ......................................... 2-20

2-11. Test Stand Configuration for Horizontal Tube....................................................... 2-22

2-12. Ion Chamber Cable Stem ....................................................................................... 2-23

2-13. Ion Chamber Notification Screen........................................................................... 2-24

2-14. Ion Chamber Setup Screen ..................................................................................... 2-25

2-15. Dosimeter Measurement Screen............................................................................. 2-26

2-16. mAs Measurement Option Screen.......................................................................... 2-38

2-17. Shunt or Clamp Screen........................................................................................... 2-39

2-18. Direct mAs Shunt Connection to Current Jacks..................................................... 2-41

2-19. mAs Test Leads Connection .................................................................................. 2-42

2-20. mAs Measurement Screen...................................................................................... 2-43

2-21. Setup Screen........................................................................................................... 2-44

2-22. Setup Screen from mAs Measurement ................................................................... 2-44

2-23. Setup Screen with mAs and DoseMater Detectors Connected .............................. 2-45

2-24. Power Setting Screen ............................................................................................. 2-45

2-25. Sleep Mode Display ............................................................................................... 2-46

2-26. Date and Time Setting Screen ................................................................................ 2-47

3-1. InstallShield Wizard............................................................................................... 3-3

3-2. USB Connection between PC and Detector........................................................... 3-4

3-3. Found New Hardware Wizard Window................................................................. 3-5

3-4. Add or Remove Programs Dialog .......................................................................... 3-6

3-5. Computer Management Windows.......................................................................... 3-7

3-6. USB Connection between PC and Detector........................................................... 3-7

3-7. Wireless Connection Between PC and Detector .................................................... 3-8

3-8. Detector Connection Window................................................................................ 3-9

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3-9. TNT 12000WD Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar (Excel 2007) ........................... 3-10

3-10. TNT 12000WD Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar (Excel 2003) ........................... 3-11

3-11. DoseMate Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar (Excel 2007) .................................... 3-11

3-12. DoseMate Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar (Excel 2003) .................................... 3-13

3-13. mAs Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar (Excel 2007) ............................................. 3-13

3-14. mAs Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar (Excel 2003) ............................................. 3-14

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Title Page

Introduction..........................................................................................................1-3

Unpacking and Inspection....................................................................................1-3

Storage .................................................................................................................1-3

General Safety Considerations.............................................................................1-3

Symbols ...............................................................................................................1-4

RF Certification ...................................................................................................1-4

United States....................................................................................................1-5

Canada .............................................................................................................1-5

Europe .............................................................................................................1-5

Japan................................................................................................................1-5

Familiarization.....................................................................................................1-6

How to Charge the Battery ..................................................................................1-9

Accessories ..........................................................................................................1-10

Specifications.......................................................................................................1-11

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Introduction 1

Introduction

The Fluke Biomedical TNT 12000 X-ray Test Tools (the TNT 12000) are used to calibrate and service diagnostic X-ray imaging systems.

The TNT 12000 X-ray Test Tools has these parts:

• TNT 12000WD X-ray Detector option (the X-ray Detector). The X-ray Detector

contains an array of solid-state sensors and filters that measure kV, Dose, Half-Value Layer (HVL), and exposure time.

• TNT 12000 DoseMate option (the Dosimeter Detector). With its related ion

chambers, the Dosimeter Detector measures dose and rate on all X-ray modalities: radiographic, mammographic, dental, cine, fluoroscopic, and CT.

• TNT 12000 mAs option (the mAs Detector) to measure X-ray tube current over time.

Use the mAs Detector on radiographic (or Dental or Mammography) and fluoroscopic X-ray imaging modalities. The mAs option is installed in the X-ray or Dosimeter Detectors.

• TNT 12000 Display (the Display). The Display contains a 320 x 240 color LCD, four

navigation buttons, an ENTER button, and a power button. The display controls testsystem functions and shows all system measurements.

• TNT 12000/DoseMate/mAs CD that contains an Excel Add-in to control the test

system and import all measurements.

• AC Power Adapter used to charge the rechargeable batteries in the X-ray Detector,

Dosimeter Detector, mAs Detector, and the Display.

The TNT 12000 options communicate between the detectors and the display or computer through a wireless (ZigBee) or wired (USB) connection.

Unpacking and Inspection

The TNT 12000 is shipped in a container designed to prevent damage during shipment. Examine the components for damage, and immediately report any damage to the shipper. Keep the damaged shipping container and packing material for inspection by the carrier.

The shipping container contains foam inserts to prevent damage during shipment. Keep these and the container for future shipment.

When you unpack the TNT 12000, compare the parts to the packing list. If you ordered the mAs option, make sure it is installed in a Detector by looking for an mAs input jack on a Detector. See the Familiarization section later in this chapter. Report any shortage to the place of purchase.

Storage

To store the TNT 12000, put it in its carrying case. Keep it in an environment free of corrosive material and within the storage temperature and operating humidity ranges shown in the specifications. Also prevent vibration and shock to the system.

Note

General Safety Considerations

In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the test equipment or the equipment under test.

Symbols used on the test system or in this manual are explained in Table 1-1.

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To ensure safe operation of the Test System, fully observe all instructions and warnings contained in this manual.

XW Warning

To avoid possible electrical shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:

• Use the TNT 12000 only in the manner specified by the

manufacturer.

• Do not use the product if it operates abnormally.

• Use only the ac adapter provided with the system.

• Ensure that the external power source is properly rated for the

system.

W Caution

To avoid damage to the TNT 12000 or adverse affects on its performance, follow these guidelines:

• Allow only qualified technical personnel to service the

system.

• Do not expose the system to temperature extremes.

Ambient temperatures should remain between 0 °C and 35 °C. System performance may be adversely affected if temperatures fluctuate above or below this range.

• Clean the TNT 12000 by gently wiping down with a clean,

lint-free cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Do not immerse the unit in liquid.

Symbols

Table 1-1 describes the symbols associated with the TNT 12000.

Table 1-1. Symbols

Symbol Description Symbol Description

X Hazardous voltage P Conforms to European Union directives

W Important information, refer to manual ;

• Complies with RoHS directives Ž Complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules

Do not dispose of this product as

unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for recycling information.

Conforms to relevant Australian EMC requirements

This product contains a Lithium-ion battery. Do not mix with solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler per local regulations. Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information.

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RF Certification

The TNT 12000 contains radio transceivers that are used for wireless communication between the Display and the Detectors. The transceivers operate in the 2.4 GHz frequency band with a maximum transmitting power of 1 mW. The transceivers have been tested and certified for use in various areas worldwide.

Introduction

RF Certification 1

United States

The transceivers used in the TNT 12000 have been approved for use in the United States by FCC Part 15 certification, FCC ID: OUR-XBEE. The following statement accompanies the device:

“Contains FCC ID: OUR-XBEE"

The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, connect equipment and receiver to outlets on different circuits, or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Canada

Europe

Japan

W Warning

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The transceiver used in the TNT 12000 has been certified for use in Canada, IC certification number IC: 4214A-XBEE.

The transceiver used in the TNT 12000 conforms to European Union EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, ETSI EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17; and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, ETSI EN300 328.

Japan ID: 005NYCA0378

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Familiarization

To use the TNT 12000, you must first connect the Display to the X-ray Detector or Dosimeter Detector. Tables 1-2 through 1-4 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors of the Display and Detectors.

Table 1-2. Display Components

Item Name Description

A B

C D

LCD Panel 320X240 color display

Battery-status Indicator Tri color LED indicating the battery status of the display.

On/Off Switch Powers the display On/Off

Navigational Keys:

Left, Right, Up, and Down keys

Enter key Selects the menu option on the display screen

RESET

Refer to the Battery Charging section for more details.

Moves the cursor through the menu options on the display screen in various directions.

Note: The cursor movement is circular

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F G H I J

Stand Display support stand

Holster Protective cover for the display

USB Connector To connect the detector or a Computer via USB cable

AC adapter connector Connects the ac adapter

Reset switch Resets the display

Note

A short beep sounds for a valid key press, and a long beep sounds for an invalid key press.

Introduction

Familiarization 1

Table 1-3. X-ray Detector Components

mAs Option

Installed

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Item Name Description

A B

C D E

H I J

Exposure Surface The surface to be exposed to x-ray radiation

Threaded Insert Secures the detector to a test stand, such as a

camera tripod

Holster Protective cover for the display

AC adapter connector Connects the ac adapter

USB Connector To connect the detector or a Computer via USB

cable

Communication status LED Indicates the communication status (see the

Display to Detector Communications section in Chapter 1)

Battery-status Indicator Tri color LED indicating the battery status of the

display. Refer to the Battery Charging section for more details.

On/Off Switch Powers the Detector On/Off

Reset switch Resets the Detector

mAs input jack (when mAs option is installed)

Male coaxial BNC jack for connection to the mA/mAs interface cable

WCaution

To avoid damage to the Detector, never connect to generator mA/mAs taps without the TNT 12000 mAs shunt.

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Table 1-4. Dose Detector Components

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Item Name Description

mAs input jack (when mAs option is installed) Male coaxial BNC jack for connection to the

mA/mAs interface cable

WCaution

To avoid damage to the Detector, never connect to generator mA/mAs taps without the TNT 12000 mAs shunt.

B C D E

Ion Chamber Connector Triaxial input connection for the Ion Chamber.

Holster Protective cover for Dosimeter

AC adapter connector Connects the ac adapter

USB Connector To connect the Detector or a computer via

USB cable

Communications Status Indicator Indicates the communication status (see the

Display to Detector Communications section in Chapter 1)

Battery-status Indicator Tri color LED indicating the battery status of

the display. Refer to the Battery Charging section for more details.

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H I

On/Off Switch Powers the Detector On and Off.

Reset switch Resets the Dose Detector

Introduction

How to Charge the Battery 1

How to Charge the Battery

Charging the internal batteries of the detectors and display from mains power can be done in three different configurations as shown in Figure 1-1.

WCaution

To prevent damage to the TNT 12000, do not leave batteries unused for an extended period of time. When a battery has not been used for six months, check the charge status and charge if necessary.

Power Source Computer to Power Source Detector to Display to Power Source

Figure 1-1. Charging Methods

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To charge a Detector or the Display directly from mains power, connect the ac-power adapter directly to the ac adapter connector on a Detector or the Display. To charge a Detector and the Display simultaneously, connect the ac adapter to the ac adapter connection on the Display and then, using the Mini-B to Type-A USB cable, connect the Detector to the Display.

Note

See the markings on the ends of the cable to identify the Mini-A and Mini-B ends.

A Detector or Display battery can also be charged through a USB connector on a PC. Connect the Display or Detector to a PC USB port using the Mini-A to Type-A USB cable.

Both Detectors and the Display have a battery-status indicator to indicate the condition of the internal battery. The indicator is a tri-color LED that shows the level of charge on the internal battery. Table 1-5 explains the battery-status indicator levels.

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Table 1-5. Battery Status Indicator

Color Description

Blue Battery is fully charged.

Green Battery is charging.

Off Unit is not connected to a charging power source and is operating on battery power.

Yellow Battery is approximately 20 % charged.

Red Battery has 10 % charge and will turn off in two minutes.

Accessories

Items shown in Table 1-6 are standard accessories provided with the TNT 12000. Some accessories are only associated with specific options. Items in Table 1-7 are optional.

Contact your Fluke Biomedical representative to purchase the accessories shown below.

Table 1-6. Accessories

Accessory Fluke Biomedical Part No

Cable, Type A to Mini B USB 3346027

Cable, Mini A to Mini B USB 3346030

ZigBee Dongle 3341333

AC Power Adapter 3548014

Multi-Prong Adapter 3549414

CD, TNT 12000/DoseMate/mAs 3586667

Ansur Demo CD 2795488

DoseMate Option

Carrying Case, DoseMate/mAs 3586528

Test Stand, DoseMate 3586537

HVL Filter Set 3264115

Adapter Stem 3264091

Tirax Cable, Male to Male, BNC, 1.82 m (6 ft) 3586644

mAs Option

mA Cable Assembly, BNC (male to female) 1918780

mA Shunt Assembly 3586555

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Alligator Clip, Banana Plug (Red) 1942964

Alligator Clip, Banana Plug (Black) 1942920

Connector, BNC (F) to Binding Posts 1938315

Connector, BNC (F) to Double Banana Plug 1633042

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Specifications 1

Table 1-7. Optional Accessories

Accessory Fluke Biomedical Part No

Ansur Plug In, TNT 12000 3337356

Optional Accessories for the DoseMate Option

Diagnostic Ionization Chamber, 150cc, Model 96020C 2549992

Diagnostic Ionization Chamber, 15cc, Model 96035B 2550024

CT Ion Chamber, 3cc, Model 500-100 2549734

CT Ion Chamber, 10cc, Model 500-200 2549741

Triax Cable, Male to Male, BNC, 6.1 m (20 ft) 3265786

Optional Accessories for the mAs Option

Non-Invasive mA/mAs Clamp 3586746

mA Cable Assembly, BNC, 6.1 m (20 ft) (male to female) 2118136

Specifications

Physical

Display Screen........................................................ 320X240 Color LCD

Size

Display ................................................................ 15.24 cm X 11.43 cm X 4.45 cm (6 in X 4.5 in X 1.75 in)

Detector ..............................................................15.24 cm X 11.43 cm X 4.45 cm (6 in X 4.5 in X 1.75 in)

Weight

Display ................................................................ 347 g (0.93 lb)

X-ray Detector w/o mAs...................................... 560 g (1.5 lb)

X-ray Detector with mAs ..................................... 560 g (1.5 lb)

DoseMate w/o mAs............................................. 392 g (1.05 lb)

DoseMate with mAs............................................ 392 g (1.05 lb)

Electrical

Battery

Battery Type ....................................................... Lithium-Ion, 3.7 V, 4000 mAh

Battery Charging time ......................................... Approx. 5 hr

Battery Discharge time ....................................... Approx. 8 hr

Battery Cutoff Voltage......................................... 3.0 V

AC Adapter

Input Voltage....................................................... 100 V ac to 240 V ac

Input Frequency.................................................. 50/60 Hz

Input Current....................................................... 0.5 A (rms)

Output Voltage.................................................... +6 V dc

Output Current .................................................... 2500 mA (max.)

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Environmental

Operating Temperature........................................... 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)

Storage Temperature.............................................. -35 °C to 50 °C (-31 °F to +122 °F)

Operating Humidity ................................................. 20 % to 80 % RH (Non Condensing)

Wireless Range....................................................... 30 m (100 ft)

X-ray Specifications

kVp

Units........................................................................ kVp Average (Average of peaks during a specified interval)

kVp Max (Highest peak during a specified interval) PPV (Peak Practical Voltage)

Ranges

Radio/Fluoro/Dental Modes (W,Al) ......................... 40 kV–150 kV

Mammo Mode

Mo/Mo................................................................. 22 kV–35 kV

Rh/Rh.................................................................. 25 kV– 49 kV

Mo/Rh ................................................................. 22 kV–40 kV

Mo/Al................................................................... 22 kV– 49 kV

Rh/Al ................................................................... 25 kV–49 kV

W/Rh................................................................... 22 kV–39 kV

W/Ag ................................................................... 22 kV–39 kV

Resolution: .............................................................. 0.1 kV

Accuracy (including calibration uncertainty)

Radio/Fluoro/Dental Modes .................................... ±2 % or ±1 kV, whichever is greater

Mammo Mode ......................................................... ±2 % or ±0.7 kV, whichever is greater

Reproducibility ........................................................ ±1 % (standard deviation % of 5 readings)

Filtration Correction Range

Radio/Fluoro/Dental Modes .................................... 1–10 mm Al or equivalent

Mammo Mode ......................................................... 0–0.4 mm Al or equivalent added filtration (0–0.2 mm AI below 25 kV)

Dose/Exposure

Units........................................................................ Roentgens (R)

Grays (Gy)

Range ..................................................................... 0.5 mR–999 R

5 mGy–999 Gy

Resolution ............................................................... 1 µR

0.01 µGy

Accuracy ................................................................. ±5 %

Reproducibility ........................................................ ±0.5 % (standard deviation % of five readings)

Filtration Correction Range

Radio/Fluoro/Dental Modes ................................ 10 mm Al or equivalent

Mammo Mode..................................................... 0–0.4 mm Al or equivalent added filtration (0– 0.2 mm AI below 25 kV)

kV Correction Ranges

Radio/Fluoro/Dental Modes ................................ 40 kV–150 kV

Mammo Mode: Mo/Mo........................................ 22 kV–35 kV

Dose/Exposure Rate

Units........................................................................ Roentgens per hour, minute, second, pulse (R/hr, R/min, R/sec,

R/Pulse)

Grays per hour, minute, second, pulse (Gy/hr, Gy/min, Gy/sec, Gy/Pulse)

Range ..................................................................... 8 mR/s–10 R/s

70 µGy/s–100 mGy/s

130 µR/Pulse–160 mR/Pulse (@ 60 PPS)

12 µGy/Pulse–1.4 mGy/Pulse (@ 60 PPS)

Resolution ............................................................... 1 µR/s

0.01 µGy/s

0.02 µR/Pulse (@ 60 PPS)

0.2 nGy/Pulse (@ 60 PPS)

Accuracy ................................................................. ±5 %

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Specifications 1

Filtration Correction Range

Radio/Fluro/Dental Modes .................................. 1-10 mm Al or equivalent

Mammo Mode..................................................... 0–0.4 mm Al or equivalent added filtration (0–0.2 mmAI below 25 kV)

kV Correction Range

Radio/Fluro/Dental Modes .................................. 40 kV–150 kV

Mammo Mode: Mo/Mo........................................ 22 kV-35 kV

Exposure Time–Radiographic Modes

Range @ stated accuracy

Milliseconds ........................................................10–9999 ms

Pulses ................................................................. 1–999 pulses

Resolution

Milliseconds ........................................................0.1 ms

Pulses ................................................................. 1 pulse

Accuracy

Milliseconds ........................................................1 % or 0.5 ms

Pulses ................................................................. ±1 pulse

Reproducibility

Milliseconds ........................................................1 % or 0.5 ms

Pulses ................................................................. ±1 pulse

Elapsed Time–Fluoro Modes

Range ..................................................................... 10–9999 seconds

Resolution ............................................................... 0.1 second

Accuracy ................................................................. 1 % or 0.5 second

Average Pulse Rate – Pulsed Fluoro

Range ..................................................................... 1–999 pps (pulses per second)

Resolution ............................................................... 1 pps

Accuracy ................................................................. 1 pps

Average Pulse Width – Pulsed Fluoro

Range ..................................................................... 10–999 ms

Resolution ............................................................... 0.1 ms

Accuracy ................................................................. 1% or 0.5 ms

HVL (Half Value Layer)

Range

Radio/Fluoro/Dental Modes ................................ 1.2–10 mm Al (equivalent)

Mammo Mode..................................................... 0.2–0.6 mm Al (equivalent)

Resolution

Radio/Fluoro/Dental Modes ................................ 0.1 mm Al (equivalent)

Mammo Mode..................................................... 0.01 mm Al (equivalent)

Accuracy

Radio/Fluoro/Dental Modes ................................ ±10 % or 0.2 mm Al (equivalent)

Mammo Mode: Mo/Mo........................................ ± 5 % or 0.05 mm Al (equivalent)

mAs Specifications

Accuracy

With Invasive Shunt ............................................ ±2 % of rdg ±2 digits

With Non-Invasive Shunt ....................................±3 % ±3 mA

Invasive mA/mAs Range......................................... 0.00 – 99.99 mA/mAs

100.0 – 999.9 mA/mAs 1000 – 1999 mA/mAs

Non-Invasive mA/mAs Ranges............................... 0 – 999.9 mA/mAs

1000 – 3999 mA/mAs

Trigger Levels

Invasive Shunt ....................................................3 mA

Non-Invasive Shunt ............................................ 6 mA

Input Jack................................................................ Male Coaxial BNC

mA/mAs Interface Cable ......................................... 152.4 cm (60 in) BNC Male – Female, 50 Ohm cable with strain relief

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Adapters.................................................................. BNC Female to Binding Posts, BNC Female to Banana Plug

Test Leads .............................................................. 91.4 cm (36 in) safety set with finger guards on probes and shrouded

banana plugs

Invasive Shunt

Shunt Impedance.................................................... 1 Ohm

Sensitivity................................................................ 1 mV per mA

Shunt Signal Input Limit.......................................... 1 A for 30 seconds (Limit set by power dissipation rating of shunt

resistors. Maximum common mode voltage is 500 V).

Input/Output ............................................................ 4 mm Binding posts, 4 mm Banana Plugs

Size ......................................................................... 4.45 cm x 3.66 cm x 1.75 cm (1.75 in x 1.44 in x 0.69 in)

Weight..................................................................... 45 g (0.1 lb)

Non-Invasive Clamp

Range ..................................................................... 0 – 4 Amps

Sensitivity................................................................ 100 mV/A

Power Source ......................................................... 2 x 1.5 V AA UM3 Batteries

Current Consumption.............................................. 10 mA

Operating Condition ................................................ -10 °C to +50 °C at 85 % max. RH

DoseMate Specifications

Accuracy ................................................................. ±1 % of rdg ±2 of range resolution steps (see DoseMate Measurment

Ranges) over the range of 18 to 28 °C and ±2 of reading ±2 range resolution steps over the full operating temperature range of 0 to 35 °C. This accuracy is exclusive of all ion chamber effects. A 3 % NIST traceable calibration is provided with each system.

Bias Voltage............................................................ 300 V. The bias voltage is removed from the triaxial input connector at

instrument turnoff.

Ion Chamber Input .................................................. Triaxial-BNC input connector, collector and guard positive-biased

relative to ion chamber body/dosimeter chassis.

Ion Chamber Cable................................................. 1.8 m (6 ft), Triaxial Male to Male cable

Test Stand............................................................... Machined stainless steel upright tool with baseplate, ion chamber

holder, and tray for HVL filters, which includes the ion chamber stem.

HVL Filter Set.......................................................... Set of nine aluminum filters for half-value layer measurements: one

2 mm, two 1 mm, two 0.5 mm, three 0.1 mm, and one 0.2 mm.

Temperature Accuracy............................................ ±2 °C (3.6 °F)

Pressure Accuracy.................................................. ±5 mm Hg

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Note

The measured temperature is the internal temperature of the DoseMate, which may not be the same temperature as the Ion Chamber that is in use. Adequate time must be allowed for the DoseMate and Ion Chamber to reach thermal equilibrium before automatic temperature sensing is used.

Measurement Ranges

Values for ion chambers are calculated using nominal sensitivities: 15 cc: 2.4 x 108 R/C, 150 CC: 2.4 x 107 R/C.

15 cc Ion Chamber

Units Effective Range

R/s

R/min 5 m to 1200 3.6 m

R/hr 100 m to 72 k 216 m 1 m

R/frame

Gy/s

Gy/min

Gy/hr 1 m to 720 1.89 m 0.01 m

Gy/frame

[1] IEC 61674 effective range at 1 % resolution steps. [2] At 60 frames/s (1 to 120 frames/selectable).

100 μ to 20 60 μ 1 μ 100 μ to 20 60 μ 1 μ

[2]

2 μ to 333 m 1 μ 0.02 μ

1 μ to 0.2 0.52 μ 0.01 μ 1 μ to 0.2 0.52 μ 0.01 μ

50 μ to 12 31.5 μ 0.5 μ

0.02 μ to 333 m 0.008 μ

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Threshold Resolution Step Size

50 μ

0.2 n

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Specifications 1

150 cc Ion Chamber

Units Effective Range

R/s

R/min 0.5 m to 120 0.36 m

R/hr 10 m to 7.2 k 21.6 m 0.1 m

R/frame

[2]

Gy/s

Gy/min

Gy/hr 0.1 m to 72 0.189 m 0.001 m

Gy/frame

[1] IEC 61674 effective range at 1 % resolution steps. [2] At 60 frames/s (1 to 120 frames/selectable).

[2]

150 cc Low Rate Ion Chamber

Units Effective Range

R/s

R/min 0.1 m to 120

R/hr 2 m to 7.2 k

R/frame

[2]

Gy/s

Gy/min

Gy/hr 0.02 m to 72

Gy/frame

[1] IEC 61674 effective range at 1 % resolution steps. [2] At 60 frames/s (1 to 120 frames/selectable). [3] Low Rate effective range at 5 % resolution steps.

[2]

0.4 n to 0.33 m

Electrical Units

Units Effective Range

C 1 p to 100 n 0.5 pC 0.01 p

A 1 p to 100 n 250 fA 0.01 p

[1] IEC 61674 effective range at 1 % resolution steps.

[1]

Threshold Resolution Step Size

10 μ to 2 6 μ 0.1 μ 10 μ to 2 6 μ 0.1 μ

0.2 μ to 33 m 0.1 μ 0.002 μ

0.1 μ to 0.02 0.052 μ 0.001 μ

0.1 μ to 0.02 0.052 μ 0.001 μ 5 μ to 1.2 3.15 μ 0.05 μ

0.002 μ to 0.33 m

[3]

2 μ to 2

0.04 μ to 33 m

0.02 μ to 0.02 1 μ to 1.2

[3]

NA 0.1 m

[3]

[1]

Threshold Resolution Step Size

NA 0.001 m

NA 0.02 n

[1]

Threshold Resolution Step Size

0.8 n 0.02 n

0.1 μ

0.002 μ

0.001 μ

0.05 μ

5 μ

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Chapter 2

Operation

Title Page

Introduction..........................................................................................................2-3

Safety Information ...............................................................................................2-3

How to Set Up the System...................................................................................2-3

Display to Detector Communications..............................................................2-3

How to Setup a Wireless Connection..........................................................2-4

How to Setup a USB Connection................................................................2-4

Multiple Detector Connections ...................................................................2-4

Communication Settings .............................................................................2-4

How to Use the X-ray Detector (TNT 12000WD) ..............................................2-5

How to Position the X-ray Detector ................................................................2-6

Detector Placement with Above Table X-ray Source .................................2-6

Detector Placement with Below Table X-ray Source .................................2-7

How to Measure X-ray Parameters .................................................................2-7

X-ray Display Configuration.......................................................................2-8

Measurement Mode Setup...........................................................................2-9

Measurement Mode Profile Parameters ......................................................2-9

How to Set a Detector Profile .....................................................................2-10

Auto Profiles....................................................................................................2-11

Default Profiles................................................................................................2-11

How to Change Profile Parameters .................................................................2-12

How to Make a User-Defined Profile..............................................................2-13

How to Enter a Delay ......................................................................................2-15

How to Use the Dosimeter Detector (TNT 12000 DoseMate) ............................2-15

Ion Chamber Selection and Setup ...................................................................2-16

Ion Chamber Connection and Placement ........................................................2-16

How to Place the Ion Chamber for Over-Table X-ray Sources ..................2-17

How to Place the Ion Chamber for Under-Table X-ray Sources ................2-20

How to Place the Ion Chamber for Horizontal X-ray Beams......................2-22

How to Place the Ion Chamber in Limited Access Situations ....................2-23

How to Make a Dosimeter Measurement ........................................................2-24

Ion Chamber Setup......................................................................................2-24

Dosimeter Measurements............................................................................2-26

How to Add an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor...............................2-26

How to Edit an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor ............................... 2-29

How to Delete an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor ...........................2-30

Measurement Mode Selection.....................................................................2-31

How to Set Units of Measurement ..............................................................2-32

Air Density Correction................................................................................2-34

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How to Adjust the Internal Temperature/Pressure Sensor ..........................2-36

Dosimeter Status .........................................................................................2-37

How to Use the mAs Detector (TNT 12000 mAs) ..............................................2-38

How to Connect to the X-ray Tube for mAs Measurements ...........................2-39

Shunt Connections ......................................................................................2-40

Clamp Connections .....................................................................................2-43

How to Measure mAs......................................................................................2-43

Setup Options.......................................................................................................2-44

Connection Option...........................................................................................2-45

How to Set Power Settings .............................................................................. 2-45

Detector Battery Charge Level....................................................................2-46

Display Off Time ........................................................................................2-46

Low Power Time......................................................................................... 2-46

System Off Time .........................................................................................2-47

Brightness....................................................................................................2-47

How to Set the Date and Time.........................................................................2-47

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Introduction 2

Introduction

This chapter gives instructions on how to connect, setup, and use the TNT 12000 to calibrate and service X-ray equipment. It is assumed the reader already read Chapter 1 and understands the Test Tool components.

Safety Information

In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user.

A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the TNT 12000 or the equipment under test.

XW Warnings

To prevent electric shock:

Use the TNT 12000 as specified in this manual or the protection provided might be impaired .

Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Check the test leads for continuity. Replace damaged test leads before using the TNT 12000.

Turn the X-ray generator power off before connecting or disconnecting the TNT 12000.

W Caution

To prevent damage to the TNT 12000, Do not apply more than 500 V, between the input and earth ground.

How to Set Up the System

The Display controls the detectors and must be set to communicate with a Detector before you can make a measurement. When connected, all measured values are shown in the Display.

The subsequent setup step is to prepare the Detector for a measurement. For X-ray Detector measurements, put the Detector in the X-ray beam. For the Dosimeter, an ion chamber is connected to the Dosimeter and put in the X-ray beam.

When an mAs Detector is installed in the X-ray Detector or Dosimeter Detector, you connect the X-ray detector to the X-ray generator. You do this with test leads connected to an mAs test point or a non-invasive mAs clamp.

Display to Detector Communications

Communication between the Display and a Detector is through a wireless (ZigBee) or wired (USB) connection. All Test Tool components communicate in these two ways.

The X-ray Detector and Dosimeter Detector have a communication status indicator to indicate the condition of communications to the Display. See Table 2-1.

Table 2-1. Communication Status Indicator

LED Activity Communication Status

On Detector is connected to the Display/computer

Off Detector is not connected

Blinking Detector is scanning for the Display/computer

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How to Setup a Wireless Connection

To connect the Display to the Detector through a wireless connection:

1. Push O on the Detector.

2. Push O on the Display.

Go to the Communications Settings section to complete the communication setup.

How to Setup a USB Connection

To connect the display to a Detector through a USB connection:

1. Connect the ends of the Mini-A to Mini-B USB cable to the USB port of the Display

and the Detector as shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1. Wired (USB) Connection

2. Push O on the Detector.

3. Push O on the Display.

Go to the Communications Settings section to complete the communication setup.

Multiple Detector Connections

A maximum of two Detectors can operate with the Display at one time. The X-ray or Dosimeter Detector can operate with the mAs Detector at the same time. The X-ray Detector and Dosimeter Detector can not operate with the Display at the same time.

You can make the connections through a combination of USB and/or wireless connections. With the Display and Detectors turned on, set the combination pair through the CONNECTION screen in the Communication Settings section.

Communication Settings

When power is applied to the Display, the system does a self-test while a message shows in the Display. After the self-test, the software and hardware versions show in the Display.

If the Display senses no Detectors, a No Detector Found screen shows in the Display. If it senses only one Detector, the communication settings are complete. For the subsequent step, go to the manual section for the sensed Detector. If it senses more than one Detector (within rf range and/or connected by wire), the connection screen (see Figure 2-2) shows in the Display.

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Figure 2-2. Connection Screen

1. Use C or D to scroll through the list of detectors. When you scroll through the detectors, Z or ™ appears in upper-right corner of

the screen if a connection exists between the Display and the highlighted Detector. Calibration date, calibration due date, software version, and hardware version for the highlighted Detector shows below the Detector list.

2. With a Detector highlighted, push A or B to highlight the Connect or Always

Connect button.

3. To make a Detector selection, use C or D to highlight the Detector and push

The TNT 12000 automatically goes to the setup or measurement screen for the connected Detector. For the subsequent step, go to the manual section for the connected Detector.

To connect to a second Detector, highlight the Setup button and push E in the MEASUREMENT screen. Navigate to the CONNECTION screen shown in Figure 2-2 to make a second selection.

How to Use the X-ray Detector (TNT 12000WD)

The four operation modes of the X-ray Detector are:

• Radio Mode – used to make measurements on radiographic X-ray machines. Radio

mode measures kVp Average, kVp Maximum, kV PPV, Dose, Average Dose Rate, Exposure Time, and HVL at the same time from one exposure.

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• Mammo Mode – used to make measurements on mammographic X-ray generators.

Mammo mode measures kVp Average, kVp Maximum, kV PPV, Dose, Average Dose Rate, Exposure Time, and HVL at the same time from one exposure.

• Fluoro Mode – used to make measurements on fluoroscopic X-ray generators. Fluoro

mode can make Continuous fluoro and Pulsed fluoro measurements. Fluoro Mode measures kVp Average, kVp Maximum, kV PPV, Dose Rate, Accumulated Dose, Elapsed Time, Pulse Rate (for Pulsed Fluoro only), Pulse Width (for Pulsed Fluoro only), and HVL.

• Dental Mode – used to make measurements on Dental X-ray generators. Dental mode

measures kVp Average, kVp Maximum, kV PPV, Dose, Average Dose Rate, Exposure Time, and HVL at the same time from one exposure.

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How to Position the X-ray Detector

To make measurements, the X-ray Detector must be put into the X-ray beam. The marks on the face of the Detector help align it in the X-ray beam. See Figure 2-3 for a description of how to use the marks for an accurate measurement. The distance from the top surface of the X-ray Detector to the solid state detectors is 0.230 inches or 5.84 mm.

For radiographic and fluoroscopic measurements, center the beam on the RAD crosshairs and collimate the beam to the grey outlined area or larger.

For dental measurements, center the cone over the grey outlined area.

Dose measurement area for all modes.

For mammographic measurements, center the beam on the MAMMO crosshairs and collimate the beam to the red outlined area or larger.

Figure 2-3. X-ray Detector Alignment Marks

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Detector Placement with Above Table X-ray Source

For X-ray machines that have the X-ray source above the table, align the Detector face up, in the middle of the beam, with the long axis of the Detector perpendicular to the axis of the X-ray tube. See Figure 2-4.

Above Table

X-Ray Tube

X-Ray Table

Tube Axis

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Figure 2-4. X-ray Detector Setup for Above Table X-ray Source

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Note

Set the Detector so all of the active area of the Detector is exposed to the Xray beam. A 22-inch distance from the focal point to the Detector is suggested.

Detector Placement with Below Table X-ray Source

For X-ray machines that have the X-ray source below the table, align the Detector face down, in the middle of the beam, with the long axis of the Detector perpendicular to the axis of the X-ray tube. See Figure 2-5.

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Long Axis of TNT 12000WD

X-Ray Table

Under Table X-Ray Tube

Figure 2-5. X-ray Detector Setup for Below Table X-ray Source

How to Measure X-ray Parameters

Connect and set up the X-ray Detector for a measurement. See the How to Setup the System section above for connection and set up instructions. The MEASUREMENT screen in Figure 2-6 shows in the Display.

If the mAs Detector is already connected, an mAs Measurement Option screen can show in the display. Go to the How to Use the mAs Detector manual section to set the mAs measurement options. When done, come back to this section to continue the X-ray measurement.

Note

Tube Axis

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Figure 2-6. X-ray Detector Measurement Screen

The buttons at the bottom of the MEASUREMENT screen are used to set the measurement mode, the measurements to show in the Display, the measurement profile, the measurement parameters, and set system options. The D in the Display shows there is a second screen of information. Highlight the icon and push E to reveal the next screen of information.

X-ray Display Configuration

To set the X-ray measurement parameters that show in the MEASUREMENT screen:

1. In the MEASUREMENT screen, use A or B to highlight the Config button.

2. Push E to open the DISPLAY CONFIGURATION screen.

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3. Use C, D, A, and B to highlight one of the parameters and push E to toggle the

check box between checked and unchecked.

4. When you complete the measurement selections, highlight the Continue button and

push E to save the configuration and return to the MEASUREMENT screen.

Note

The sequence of values in the Measurement screen is set by the parameters you set with a check in the Display Configuration screen.

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Measurement Mode Setup

To set the X-ray measurement mode:

1. In the MEASUREMENT screen, use A or B to highlight the 2

button from the left.

The name on this button shows the measurement mode selection. In Figure 2-6, the button is named Radio which shows the Detector is set to the Radio Measurement mode. The MODE SETUP screen in Figure 2-7 shows in the Display.

Figure 2-7. Mode Setup Screen

2. Use C or D to highlight one of the measurement mode buttons and push E.

The color of the button name changes to blue.

3. Use C or D to highlight the Continue button and push E to set the

measurement mode and return to the MEASUREMENT screen. The name on the middle button changed to the name of the new measurement mode.

Note

Before the measurement mode is set, move the highlight to the Cancel button and push E to cancel the measurement mode change.

Highlight the Settings button in this screen to change the parameters for the measurement mode. See the How to Change Profile Parameters section.

Measurement Mode Profile Parameters

Each measurement mode has a number of parameters that can be changed and set into the Detector. These parameters are used to setup the Detector for the X-ray exposure and set the units of measure. These parameters together make a special Detector profile. Table 22 shows the settable profile parameters.

Table 2-2. Settable Profile Parameters

Parameter Description

Dose Units Sets the Dose unit between Roentgen (R) or Gray (Gy).

[3]

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Time Units (Radio, mammo, dental only)

Dose Rate Units (Fluoro only)

[2]

% kV (Radio, mammo, dental only)

Sets time unit to milliseconds (msec) or pulses.

Sets the dose Rate units to second, minute, hour, or pulse.

Sets %kV to 0%, 75%, 80%, or 90%.

[1]

[3]

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Table 2-2. Settable Profile Parameters (cont.)

Parameter Description

Fluoro Type (Fluoro only)

Target/Filter Sets the Target/Filter option.

Delay (Radio, mammo, dental only)

Include Delay (Radio, mammo, dental only)

[1] If 0% is selected, the Detector measures radiographic exposure time from the moment x-rays are detected until they are no longer

[2] Parameter is not user settable in Auto profile. [3] In the TNT 12000 PTB version, only Gy (Gray) is available.

[2]

detected. Otherwise, the Detector measures exposure time between the 75 %, 80 %, 90 % points on the kV waveform respectively.

Sets the Fluoro type to continuous (CONT) or pulsed.

Sets a delay (0 to 999 milliseconds) to postpone the start of data analysis in order to skip over waveform anomalies that can occur at the beginning of an exposure. See the How to Enter a Delay section.

Set this option when waveform anomalies, such as leading edge overshoots are to be excluded from kV measurement but included in exposure time measurement.

Deselect this option when waveform anomalies, such as filament preheat pulses are to be excluded from kV and exposure time measurement.

Not all parameters are available in all four measurement modes. Dose Rate Units and Fluoro Type are only available when the Detector is set for the Fluoro measurement mode. Time Units, %kV, and Delay are not available in Fluoro mode. All parameters can be set manually or some of the parameters can be set automatically.

There are three standard profiles for each measurement mode: Manual, Auto, and Default. These 12 profiles are kept in memory. Each profile is defined by the values set for each parameter contained in the set. The value of each parameter in the Manual and Auto profiles can be changed and put in memory. The default profiles are factory defaults and can not be changed.

You can make a maximum of five user-defined profiles for each measurement mode. These 15 user-defined profiles add to the standard 12 profiles.

How to Set a Detector Profile

To set measurement parameters in the X-ray Detector, a profile is recalled from memory and used to setup the Detector.

To set the X-ray Detector measurement mode parameters:

1. Highlight the Settings button in the MODE SETUP screen or the middle button in

the MEASUREMENT screen. The name on the middle button shows the measurement profile selection.

2. Push E to open the MEASUREMENT SETTINGS screen.

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3. The button with blue lettering identifies the profile selection. To change the profile,

use C or D to highlight a profile button and push E.

4. To set the profile into the Detector, use C or D to highlight the Continue button

and push E. The parameter values in the profile selection are set into the Detector and the MEASUREMENT screen shows in the Display.

To see or change a profile parameter set, highlight the Edit button and push E. Go to the How to Change Profile Parameters section for instructions to change parameters.

To abort the profile change, use C or D to highlight the Cancel button and push E. The Detector parameters do not change and the MEASUREMENT screen shows in the Display.

Auto Profiles

There is one Auto profile for each of the measurement modes. When an Auto profile is set into the Detector, some of the measurement parameters are set automatically. The Detector uses automatic waveform analysis to find some of the parameter values. Parameters that are not user settable in the Auto profile are identified in Table 2-2.

When Auto profile is set in to the Detector, MEASUREMENT screen. See TNT 12000WD kV, Exposure, and Exposure Time measurements in Appendix E.

When the FLUORO SETTING: AUTO profile is set in the Detector, a progress bar shows during the first three seconds of the exposure. In these three seconds, the Detector examines the data to identify the fluoro machine type and set the applicable fluoro profile parameters.

Note

shows in the top-left corner of the

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Default Profiles

Each measurement mode has a factory default parameter set or profile. You can not change the parameters in the four default profiles. Table 2-3 shows the default value for each measurement mode parameter.

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Table 2-3. Default Parameter Values for Each Measurement Mode

Parameter

Radio Mammo Fluoro Dental

Dose Units R (Roentgen) R (Roentgen) R (Roentgen) R (Roentgen)

Time Units msec (milliseconds) msec (milliseconds) NA msec (milliseconds)

Dose Rate Units NA NA R/min NA

% kV 90 % 90 % NA 0 %

Fluoro Type NA NA CONT (continuous) NA

Target/Filter W/AI Mo/Mo W/AI W/AI

Delay 0 msec 0 msec NA 0 msec

Measurement Mode

How to Change Profile Parameters

The four manual profiles, four auto profiles, and all user-defined profiles contain parameters that can be changed. After parameters are changed and then used to set the Detector, those changes redefine the profile in memory.

To change the parameters in a profile:

1. Highlight the Settings button in the MODE SETUP screen or the Edit Profile

button in the MEASUREMENT screen.

2. Push E.

The SETTING screen shows in the Display.

Note

The manual settings screen for the Radio mode is shown in the above example. The banner text shows the mode selection (RADIO, MAMMO, FLUORO, or DENTAL) and the profile (AUTO, MANUAL, DEFAULT or user-defined). See Table 2-2 for the parameters that are available for each measurement mode.

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3. Use C or D to highlight the parameter you want to change and push E to open

the drop-down list.

4. Use C or D to highlight a value in the list and push E to set the parameter to

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the highlighted value.

5. Use C or D to highlight the Continue button and push E to set the

parameters into the Detector.

Note

The parameter values set at this point redefines the profile selection.

The MEASUREMENT screen shows in the Display. The name on the middle button in the bottom of the screen shows the profile (Auto, Manual, Default, or user-defined label) to which the Detector is set.

To cancel parameter changes before the changes are set, highlight the Cancel button and push E.

The Save As button only shows in the MANUAL settings screen and makes a userdefined profile. When the profile is a user-defined profile, the Save As button is replaced with a Save button. The Save button allows you to change the name of a userdefined profile. See the How to Make a User-Defined Profile section for more on userdefined profiles.

How to Make a User-Defined Profile

User-defined profiles, or parameter sets, are specified through the Manual setting screen.

To make a user-defined profile:

1. Select a measurement mode in the MODE SETUP screen.

2. Use C or D to highlight the Settings button and push E to open the

MEASUREMENT SETTINGS screen.

3. Use C or D to highlight the Manual button and push E.

4. Use C or D to highlight the Edit button and push E.

5. Use C or D to highlight the parameter you want to change and push E to open

the drop-down list.

6. Use C or

D to highlight a value in the list and push E to set the parameter to

the highlighted value.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each parameter that needs to be changed.

7. Use C or D to highlight the Save As button and push E to show the

ALPHANUMERIC SCREEN in the Display.

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8. Use C, D, B, and A to highlight a character and push E to construct a name

that identifies the user-defined profile. You can have a maximum of 8 characters in the name.

9. Use C or D to highlight the Save button and push E. The profile is saved

with the name and the Detector is set to the user-defined profile. The MEASUREMENT SETTINGS screen shows in the Display with the new userdefined button added.

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Note

The example above shows a user-defined profile button labeled U5.

To change the name of a user-defined profile from the MEASUREMENT SETTINGS screen:

1. Use C or D to highlight the user-defined profile button you want to change the

name of and push E.

2. Use C or D to highlight the Edit button and push E.

3. Use A or B to highlight the Save button and push E to open the

ALPHANUMERIC screen.

4. Use C, D, B, and A to highlight a character and push E to construct a new

name for the user-defined profile. You can have a maximum of 8 characters in the name.

5. Use C or D to highlight the Save button and push E. The profile is put in

memory with the name and the Detector is set to the user-defined profile. The MEASUREMENT screen shows in the Display with the user-defined button renamed.

To delete a user-defined profile from the MEASUREMENT SETTINGS screen:

1. Use C or D to highlight the user-defined profile button you want to delete and push

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2. Use C or D to highlight the Edit button and push E.

3. Use

A or B to highlight the Delete button and push E. The profile is removed

from memory and the MEASUREMENT screen shows in the display.

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How to Enter a Delay

When the Delay button is selected in the settings screen, the numeric entry screen shows in the Display.

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To enter a delay time:

1. Use A, B, C, and D to highlight a number button and push E to add the

number to the entry.

2. Highlight Save and push E to enter the delay value.

Highlight the Back button and push E to discard the entered value and return to the last settings screen.

How to Use the Dosimeter Detector (TNT 12000 DoseMate)

The Dosimeter Detector measures ionizing radiation outputs of diagnostic X-ray systems. You must connect an ion chamber to the Detector and put the ion chamber in the X-ray beam for a Dosimeter measurement.

Note

A list of optional Dosimeter ion chambers are shown in the Optional Accessories table in Chapter 1.

Preparation for a Dosimeter measurement involves:

1. Choose an ion chamber that best fits the measurement sensitivity

requirements.

2. Put the ion chamber in the X-ray beam.

3. Connect the ion chamber to the Dosimeter Detector.

4. Power on the Detector.

5. Define the ion chamber parameters in the TNT 12000.

6. Expose the ion chamber to X-rays.

XW Warning

To prevent electric shock and damage to the ion chamber, power off the Dosimeter Detector before you connect or disconnect the ion chamber and triaxial cable. Although current limited, the center pin and inner shield operate at 300 V above the outer shell.

Each ion chamber must have a definition in the TNT 12000. The Detector holds a maximum of nine ion chamber definitions, each with a maximum of ten calibration factors.

If at power up, no ion chamber is defined, highlight the Cancel button at the IC NOTIFICATION screen and push E. Or if an ion chamber definition is already set,

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highlight the IC button in the MEASUREMENT screen and push E. Go to the Ion Chamber Selection and Setup section to set No Ion Chamber in the ION CHAMBER SETUP screen.

Ion Chamber Selection and Setup

Choose an ion chamber for the measurement sensitivity requirements, X-ray beam dimensions, beam-accessing port dimensions, and/or special function performance (e.g. CT probe). After you pick an ion chamber, the subsequent step is to find a chamber definition in the TNT 12000. If the definition is not found, make one.

Ion Chamber Connection and Placement

XW Warning

W Caution

To prevent damage to the ion chamber, do not connect a BNC type cable to the ion chamber input connector.

Note

Keep the Dosimeter Detector out of the radiation field. Only the ion chamber must be exposed to the radiation.

To connect an ion chamber to the Dosimeter Detector:

1. Remove the dust cover from the ion chamber input connector.

2. Connect one end of the Triaxial ion chamber cable to the ion chamber connector as

shown in Figure 2-8.

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ION Chamber

TNT 12000

DoseMate

Triax ION

Chamber Cable

ION Chamber

Input

TNT 12000

DoseMate

W/mAs

mAs Input

ION Chamber Input

Figure 2-8. Ion Chamber Connection to Dosimeter

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the ion chamber input connector on the

Dosimeter Detector.

Note

For ion chamber protection, put the dust cover on the ion chamber connector when the ion chamber is not connected to the Detector.

Put the ion chamber in the X-ray beam. Be sure the Detector and Display are not in the radiation beam before the Dosimeter Detector and Display are turned on. A test stand and adapter stem are included with the Dosimeter Detector. The sections that follow demonstrate how the test stand helps hold the ion chamber in the X-ray beam.

How to Place the Ion Chamber for Over-Table X-ray Sources

When the X-ray source is above the table, use the test stand to hold the ion chamber in the X-ray beam.

To install the ion chamber on the test stand, see Figure 2-9 and do the steps that follow:

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X-Ray Beam

Square Rod

Filter Tray

HVL Filter

Ion Chamber

Cable Clip

Ion Chamber Holder

Baseplate

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Figure 2-9. Test Stand Configuration for Over-Table Tubes

1. Put the square rod into the test-stand baseplate and tighten the baseplate thumbscrew.

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2. Put the ion chamber bracket on the square rod. Move it along the rod until the top of

the bracket aligns with the scribe mark in the middle of the rod. Tighten the chamber bracket thumbscrew.

3. Put the HVL filter tray on the rod. Move it along the rod until the top of the tray

aligns with the top scribe mark on the rod. Tighten the HVL filter thumbscrew.

4. Attach the ion chamber to the bracket.

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5. Attach the triaxial cable to the chamber.

6. Use the cable clips to attach the cable down the rod.

W Caution

To prevent damage to the test equipment, attach the cable near the bottom of the test stand. Make sure that the cable is not in the X-ray beam between the tube and the ion chamber.

7. Put the test stand in the middle of the X-ray beam.

8. Attach the loose end of the triaxial cable to the input connector of the Dosimeter

Detector.

Note

To do an HVL test, put the HVL filters in the test stand filter tray.

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How to Place the Ion Chamber for Under-Table X-ray Sources

To attach the ion chamber to the test stand, see Figure 2-10 and do the steps that follow:

X-Ray Beam

Ion Chamber Bracket

Cable Clip

Tray Filter

Ion Chamber

HVL Filter

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Figure 2-10. Test Stand Configuration for Under-Table X-ray Tube

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1. Move the HVL filter tray up the rod until the top scribe mark aligns with the top of

the filter tray. Tighten the thumbscrew.

2. Move the ion chamber holder up the rod until the top of the holder aligns with the

middle scribe mark. Tighten the thumbscrew.

3. Loosen the thumbscrew that holds the test stand rod to the base.

4. Hold the test stand rod and lift it away from the base. Turn the rod upside down and

re-attach it to the base and tighten the thumbscrew.

5. Attach the ion chamber to its holder.

6. Attach the triaxial cable to the ion chamber.

7. Use the cable clips to attach the cable down the rod.

W Caution

To prevent damage to the test equipment, attach the cable near the bottom of the test stand. Make sure that the cable is not in the X-ray beam between the tube and the ion chamber.

8. Put the test stand in the middle of the X-ray beam.

9. Attach the loose end of the triaxial cable to the input connector of the Dosimeter

Detector.

Note

To do an HVL test, put the HVL filters in the test stand filter tray.

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How to Place the Ion Chamber for Horizontal X-ray Beams

To setup the ion chamber on the test stand, see Figure 2-11 and do the steps that follow.

X-Ray Beam

Ion Chamber

HVL Filter

Filter Tray

Rod Clamp

Cable Clip

Ion Chamber

Bracket

Figure 2-11. Test Stand Configuration for Horizontal Tube

Rod Clamp

Baseplate

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1. Put the short square rod into the baseplate and tighten the thumbscrew.

2. Put the rod clamp on the short square rod and move it to approximately the middle of

the rod. Tighten the rod clamp thumbscrew to the short rod.

3. Put the long square rod into the remaining rod clamp hole and tighten the rod clamp

thumbscrew. This makes a horizontal square rod.

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4. Put the ion chamber bracket on the horizontal rod. Move it along the rod until the top

of the bracket aligns with the scribe mark in the middle of the rod. Tighten the chamber bracket thumbscrew.

5. Put the HVL filter tray on the horizontal rod. Move it along the rod until the top of

the tray aligns with the top scribe mark on the rod. Tighten the HVL filter thumbscrew.

6. Attach the ion chamber to the bracket.

7. Attach the triaxial cable to the chamber.

8. Use the cable clips to attach the cable down the rod..

W Caution

To prevent damage to the test equipment, attach the cable near the bottom of the test stand. Make sure that the cable is not in the X-ray beam between the tube and the ion chamber.

How to Place the Ion Chamber in Limited Access Situations

Use the plastic cable stem to accurately put the ion chamber in image-intensifier housings or other hard to access situations. The plastic cable stem attaches to the triaxial-cable connector nearest the ion chamber. This adds five inches of position control.

96020C Ion Chamber

Triax Cable

Figure 2-12. Ion Chamber Cable Stem

Triax Cable Connector

Cable Stem

Rod

If more distance is necessary, attach the cable stem to the threaded end of the vertical rod, as Figure 2-12 shows. This adds 15 inches of rigid control.

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How to Make a Dosimeter Measurement

After the ion chamber is connected to the Detector, push O on the Detector and Display.

Note

Once connected to the Dosimeter Detector, the system checks if an ion chamber is set for the measurement. If set, the MEASUREMENT screen in Figure 2-15 shows in the Display. If an ion chamber is not set, then the IC NOTIFICATION screen shown in Figure 2-13 shows in the Display. Go to the Ion Chamber Setup section if an ion chamber is necessary for the measurement.

Select OK and push E to select or configure an ion chamber. If you select Cancel, Dose and Dose Rate are set to C and A, and you cannot change the measurement units.

Ion Chamber Setup

Open the ion chamber setup screen opened from the IC NOTIFICATION screen or the Dosimeter MEASUREMENT screen.

To setup the TNT 12000 for an ion chamber:

1. Use B or A to highlight OK in the IC NOTIFICATION screen or the IC button in the

Dosimeter MEASUREMENT screen.

2. Push E to open the ION CHAMBER SETUP screen shown in Figure 2-14.

Figure 2-13. Ion Chamber Notification Screen

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Figure 2-14. Ion Chamber Setup Screen

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If No Ion Chamber is highlighted in the ION CHAMBER SETUP screen, use D to highlight New and push E. Go to the How to Add an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor section to add an ion chamber.

If an ion chamber definition is in the Detector:

3. Use C and D to highlight the desired ion chamber in the left frame of the screen.

4. Use B to move the highlight to the right frame of the screen.

If there are no Cal Factors for the Ion Chamber, then highlight New and push E. See the How to Add an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor section to make a cal factor.

If there is a Cal factor, then:

5. Use C and D to highlight the desired calibration factor and push E.

6. Use B or A to highlight the Continue button and push E.

If Air Density Correction Factor (ADCF) is set to off or if it is on and the Temperature/Pressure is configured for Internal Temperature/Pressure Compensation then the Dosimeter Measurements screen shows on the Display. Go to the Dosimeter Measurements section to continue the measurement procedure.

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Dosimeter Measurements

When the Display and Dosimeter Detector are connected and the ion chamber parameters are set, the MEASUREMENT screen shows in the Display.

Figure 2-15. Dosimeter Measurement Screen

Note

Average mA, mAs, and Dose/mA are only shown when the mAs Detector is connected to the Display.

With the ion chamber set in the X-ray beam, make an exposure. The Display and Dosimeter Detector beep when an exposure is sensed and the Display is updated with the measured values.

The procedure for all subsequent measurements depends whether the Automatic Reset feature is turned on or not. See the Measurement Mode Selection section to set this feature. If Automatic Reset is on, make an exposure and the Detector resets itself. If Automatic Reset is off:

1. Use B or A to highlight the Reset button and push E.

2. When the reset message is removed from the display, make an exposure.

The MEASUREMENT screen is refreshed with new values after the exposure.

Note

When the mode is set to Dose Rate, the display refreshes at one second intervals. See the Measurement Mode Selection section to set the mode.

How to Add an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor

You can add a maximum of nine ion chamber definitions to the Detector from the Dosimeter MEASUREMENT screen, or the ION CHAMBER SETUP screen. Each ion chamber can have a maximum of 10 cal factors.

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To add an ion chamber definition:

1. Use B or A to highlight the IC button in the Dosimeter MEASUREMENT screen and

push E. The ION CHAMBER SETUP screen shows in the Display.

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2. Use C or D to highlight New in the ion chamber list and push E. The NEW

ION CHAMBER screen shows in the Display.

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3. Use C or D to highlight the >> button next to the Ion Chamber label and push

E. The ALPHANUMERIC SCREEN shows in the Display.

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4. Use C, D, B, and A to highlight a character and push E to construct a name

that identifies the ion chamber definition. You can have a maximum of 15 characters in the name.

5. Use C or D to highlight the Save button and push E. The ion chamber

definition name is put in memory and the Display shows the ION CHAMBER SETUP screen.

6. Use C or D to highlight the >> button next to the Cal Factor Name label and

push E. The ALPHANUMERIC SCREEN shows in the Display.

7. Use C, D, B, and A to highlight a character and push E to construct a name

that identifies the cal factor. You can have a maximum of 15 characters in the name.

8. Use C or D to highlight the Save button and push E. The cal factor name is

put in memory and the Display shows the ION CHAMBER SETUP screen.

9. Use C or D to highlight the >> button next to the Cal Factor Value label and

push E. The NUMERIC screen shows in the Display.

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10. Use A, B, C, and D to highlight a number button and push E to add the

number to the entry. You can have a maximum of seven digits in the range of -

9.999999 to +9.999999.

11. Use B or A to highlight the Save button and push E. The cal factor value is put

in memory and the Display shows the ION CHAMBER SETUP screen.

12. Use B or A to highlight << button next to the e label to enter an exponent for the cal

factor.

13. Use A, B, C, and D to highlight a number button and push E to add the

number to the entry. You can have a maximum of two digits in the range of -20 to +20 for an exponent.

14. Use B or A to highlight the Save button and push E. The cal factor value is put

in memory and the Display shows the ION CHAMBER SETUP screen.

15. Use B or A to highlight the dropdown list and push E.

16. Use C or D to highlight one of the cal factor units and push E. Table 2-4

shows the available cal factor units.

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Table 2-4. Cal Factor Units

Cal Factor Units Description

R/C Roentgens per Coulomb

R/nC Roentgens per nano Coulomb

Gy/C Grays per Coulomb

Gy/nC Grays per nano Coulomb

Note

This unit definition is independent of the units set for Dose or Dose rate.

17. Use B or A to highlight the Continue button and push E. The Display shows

the ION CHAMBER SETUP screen.

How to Edit an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor

To edit an ion chamber definition:

1. Use B or A to highlight the IC button in the Dosimeter MEASUREMENT screen and

push E. The ION CHAMBER SETUP screen shows in the Display.

2. Use C or D to highlight one of the ion chamber definition names and push E.

3. Use C or D to highlight the Edit button and push E. The EDIT ION

CHAMBER screen shows in the Display.

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4. Use A, B, C, and D to highlight the button next to the value you want to edit and

push E. In the case of the dropdown list, highlight the dropdown box and push E.

See the How to Add an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor section for the steps on how to set each value.

5. When the values are set, use C or D to highlight the Cancel button and push

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How to Delete an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor

To delete an ion chamber definition:

1. Use B or A to highlight the IC button in the Dosimeter MEASUREMENT screen and

push E. The ION CHAMBER SETUP screen shows in the Display.

2. Use C or D to highlight one of the ion chamber definition names and push E.

3. Use C or D to highlight the Delete button and push E. The DELETE IC/CF

screen shows in the Display.

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4. Use B or A to highlight the Delete IC button and push E.

Use B or A to highlight the Cancel button and push E if you want to cancel the delete operation.

To delete a cal factor:

1. Use B or A to highlight the IC button in the Dosimeter MEASUREMENT screen and

push E. The ION CHAMBER SETUP screen shows in the Display.

2. Use C or D to highlight one of the ion chamber definition names.

3. Use B to move to the cal factor list.

4. Use C or D to highlight one of the ion chamber cal factor names and push E.

The DELETE IC/CF screen shows in the Display.

5. Use B or A to highlight the Delete CF button and push E.

Note

If the deleted cal factor is the only cal factor for an ion chamber, then the ion chamber is also deleted.

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Measurement Mode Selection

The Dosimeter has three measurement modes. Table 2-5 shows the modes and their definition.

Table 2-5. Dosimeter Measurement Modes

Measurement Mode Definition

Dose Automatic drift and offset compensation, and automatic post-exposure display

hold are done in this mode.

The display updates at the end of each exposure. Only the Dose value shows along with the mAs measurements

When Automatic Reset is enabled, at the end of an exposure, the measurement is held on the display and the meter is reset automatically. The exposure start and end detection are based on the exposure rate level crossing a 0.25 pA threshold. You can reset the exposure measurement anytime, by selecting Reset in the measurement screen.

When the Automatic Reset option is disabled, exposure start detection is based on the exposure rate level crossing a 0.25pA threshold but the exposure measurement is only reset by selecting Reset in the measurement screen.

[1]

in the Measurement Screen.

Dose Rate Automatic offset compensation and nonlinear digital filtering are performed in this

mode. Auto ranging provides five decades of sensitivity ranges.

The measurement range covers a span from low-level image intensifier inputs to unattenuated direct beams.

Note: The display of the mAs values remain unaffected (if the mAs detector is selected for measurement).

Differentiation between exposure on and off condition is based on 0.25 pA threshold.

Low Rate This mode is only for making very low dose rate measurements. Nonlinear digital

filtering and auto ranging provide five decades of sensitivity ranges. In this mode, automatic current offset and drift compensation is disabled. As a result, the system leakage (includes dosimeter, cable and ion chamber) must be compensated for. This option should only be used with ion chambers suitable for very low dose rate measurements.

In the Measurement Screen, only the Dose Rate will be displayed along with the mAs readings

Note: The display of the mAs values remain unaffected (if the mAs detector is selected for measurement).

[1] mAs units are only shown if the mAs Detector is setup for measurements.

[1]

and the display updates once per second.

To set the Dosimeter mode:

1. Use B or A to highlight the Mode button in the Dosimeter MEASUREMENT screen

and push E. The MODE SETUP screen shows in the Display.

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2. Use C or D to highlight the Mode dropdown box and push E.

3. Use C or D to highlight one of the three modes and push E.

4. Use C or D to highlight the Continue button and push E. The mode is set

and the MEASUREMENT screen shows in the Display.

To set Automatic Reset:

1. Use A, B, C, and D to highlight the checkbox next to the Automatic Reset label.

2. Push E to toggle the checkbox.

In automatic reset, the last calculated value is held in the Display until a subsequent above-threshold exposure occurs, a function changes, or a power down. When exposures occur at less than one-second intervals, the Detector measures them as one exposure.

How to Set Units of Measurement

The Dosimeter measures radiation in Roentgens (R) and Grays (Gy). Current measurement units are coulombs and amperes. To set the units of measure:

1. Use B or A to highlight the Units button in the Dosimeter MEASUREMENT screen

and push E. The UNITS SETUP screen shows in the Display.

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2. Use C or D to highlight the Dose dropdown box and push E.

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The available dose units are Roentgens (R), Grays (Gy), and Coulombs (C).

3. Use C or D to highlight one of the dose units and push E.

Note

The TNT 12000 DoseMate PTB version only measures dose in Grays and Coulombs.

4. Use C or D to highlight the Dose Rate dropdown box and push E. Table 2-6

shows the dose rate values.

Table 2-6. Dose Rate Values

Dose Setting Available Dose Rates Description

Grays (Gy)

Coulombs (C) A Amperes

Gy/sec Grays per second

Gy/min Grays per minute

Gy/hr Grays per hour

Gy/pulse Grays per pulse

Note

If No Ion Chamber is set, dose unit is set to C and the dose rate is set to A. These units can not be changed.

5. Use C or D to highlight one of the dose rates and push E.

Note

The TNT 12000 PTB version only has dose rates of Gy/sec, Gy/min, Gy/hr, and Gy/pulse when dose unit is set to Gray. Amperes is only available when dose unit is set to Coulombs.

6. Use C or D to highlight the Frame Rate button and push E. The NUMERIC

screen shows in the Display.

Note

The Frame Rate button is only active when dose rate is set to R/pulse or Gy/Pulse.

7. Use A, B, C, and D to highlight a number button and push E to add the

number to the entry. Use a number between 1 and 120 with a step size of 0.1.

8. Use C or D to highlight the Save button and push E.

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9. Use C or D to highlight the Temperature dropdown box and push E.

Note

If ADCF is off, the temperature option is disabled.

10. Use C or D to highlight °C, °F, or K and push E.

11. Use C or D to highlight the Pressure dropdown box and push E.

12. Use C or D to highlight inHg, mmHg, mbar, hPa, feet, or meters and push E.

Note

If ADCF is off, the pressure option is disabled.

13. Use C or D to highlight the Save button and push E to save the units

selections.

Air Density Correction

When Air Density Correction is set to on, the Dosimeter corrects dose and dose rate measurements based on temperature and barometric pressure. Temperature and pressure values can be set externally through the Display or internally by the Dosimeter temperature and pressure sensors.

To turn the Air Density Correction Factor (ADCF) on or off:

1. Use A or B to highlight the Mode button in the Dosimeter MEASUREMENT screen

and push E. The MODE SETUP screen shows in the Display.

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2. Use C or D to highlight the Air Density Correction dropdown box and push

3. Use C or D to highlight On or Off and push E.

To set Temperature, Pressure, and Reference Temperature in the MODE SETUP screen, Air Density Correction must be set to On. If set to Off, all three controls are disable in the MODE SETUP screen.

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External Temperature/Pressure Compensation Mode

It is assumed that air density correction is set to On in the steps that follow.

1. Use C, D, A, and B to highlight the checkbox next to the User Set Temperature

label and push E to toggle the checkbox. When the box is checked, the button to the right of the checkbox is enabled. When this checkbox is not checked, internal temperature compensation is activated.

2. Use B to highlight the temperature button and push E to change the temperature

value. The NUMERIC screen shows in the Display.

3. Use C, D, A, and B to highlight a number and push E to add the number to the

entry.

4. When the temperature value is set, highlight the Save button and push E to set

the temperature compensation value.

5. Use C, D, A, and B to highlight the checkbox next to the User Set Pressure label

and push E to toggle the checkbox. When the box is checked, the button to the right of the checkbox is enabled. When this checkbox is not checked, internal pressure compensation is activated.

6. Use C, D, A, and B to highlight the Reference Temperature dropdown box and push

7. Use C or D to highlight 20 or 22 and push E. The ion chamber is calibrated at

this reference temperature. See the Ion Chamber Specifications for the highlighted chamber in Appendix A, B, C, or D.

8. Use C

or D to highlight the Continue button and push E. The mode is set

and the MEASUREMENT screen shows in the Display.

Internal Temperature/Pressure Compensation Mode

When the Dosimeter is set for internal temperature compensation, the temperature value is set by an internal sensor. This temperature can be different than the temperature of the ion chamber connected to the Detector. The Detector and the ion chamber must be the same temperature as the environment before a measurement.

The Dosimeter internal temperature approximately 30 minutes after it is turned on is typically 10 to 15 °C above ambient temperature. At standard conditions of 22 °C and

760 mm Hg, a change of 1 °C ~ 0.36 % change in ADC. Fluke Biomedical recommends

the internal temperature sensor only be used to measure temperature after the Detector is turned on and the Dosimeter and ion chamber are the same temperature as the environment. Then set this temperature into the Detector manually.

Note

With its internal temperature compensation, the internal pressure sensor works in all conditions.

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How to Adjust the Internal Temperature/Pressure Sensor

The Dosimeter Detector lets you override the internal measured values through an offset value, or a specified temperature or pressure entry. Before you override the temperature and pressure values, let the Detector equalize for a minimum of one hour. Use only calibrated thermometers and barometers to set the temperature and pressure.

To override the temperature and/or pressure values: Use C or D to highlight the Setup button in the Dosimeter MEASUREMENT screen

and push E. The SETUP screen shows in the Display.

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Use C or D to highlight the T & P Sensor Adj button and push E. The TEMP & PRES SENSOR ADJ screen shows in the Display.

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You can override the temperature and pressure values with an offset value or a user set value. To set an offset temperature value:

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1. Use A or B to highlight the button to the right of the Internal Temperature label

and under the Offset label.

2. Push E to open the NUMERIC screen.

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3. Use A, B, C, and D to highlight a number button and push E to add the

number to the entry. Use a number between 1 and 10 for an offset.

Note

The unit of measurement for Temperature is

C and pressure is mmHg. This

is different than the units set in the Unit Setup screen.

4. Use A or B to highlight the Save button and push E. The offset value is

automatically summed with the measured value and the user set button shows the new value.

Use the same steps to set an offset pressure value.

To set a user set temperature value:

1. Use B or A to highlight the button to the right of the Internal Temperature label

and under the User Set label.

2. Push E to open the NUMERIC screen.

3. Use A, B, C, and D to highlight a number button and push E to add the

number to the entry. Use a number in the range between the measured value – 10 and the measured value + 10.

4. Use A or B to highlight the Save button and push E. The user set value is

automatically summed with the measured value and the user set button shows the new value.

Dosimeter Status

To examine the status of the Dosimeter Detector:

1. Use A or B to highlight the Setup button in the MEASUREMENT screen and push

2. Use C or D to highlight the Status button and push E. The STATUS screen

shows in the Display.

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The temperature and pressure values are internal sensor measurements. The bias voltage and leakage current are values measured in the ion chamber. If these values are more than the measurement limits, High or Low shows as the value.

How to Use the mAs Detector (TNT 12000 mAs)

When the mAs Detector selection is made from the connection screen, the MAS MEASUREMENT OPTION screen shows if the mAs input type is not set. See Figure 2-

16.

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Figure 2-16. mAs Measurement Option Screen

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If the input type is set, the MEASUREMENT screen shows in the Display. See the How to Measure mAs section below.

To set the input measurement option to shunt, highlight the Cancel button and push E. The current shunt is the default selection.

To set the input measurement option to clamp, highlight OK and push E. The SHUNT OR CLAMP screen shows in the Display. See Figure 2-17.

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Figure 2-17. Shunt or Clamp Screen

Use C or D to highlight the Invasive Shunt or Non Invasive Amp Clamp checkbox. Push E to toggle the checkbox. Use A or B to highlight the Save button and push E to set the input measurement option.

How to Connect to the X-ray Tube for mAs Measurements

WCaution

To prevent damage to the Detector and/or X-ray equipment, do not connect to the generator mA/mAs taps without the TNT 12000 mAs shunt.

An mAs measurement is the X-ray tube current multiplied times the exposure time. The mAs Detector auto ranges through three ranges. There are also two X-ray tube current measurement methods. A current shunt is put into the X-ray tube current path or a current clamp is put around the X-ray tube anode cable. Table 2-7 shows the three ranges with the two measurement methods.

Table 2-7. mAs Current Ranges

Measurement Method Ranges

Invasive Shunt

0 – 99.99 mA/mAs

100.0 – 999.9 mA/mAs

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Non-Invasive Clamp

1000 – 1999 mA/mAs

0 – 99.99 mA/mAs

100.0 – 999.9 mA/mAs

1000 - 3999 mA/mAs

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Shunt Connections

You must put the mAs shunt in series with the actual current path of the x-ray tube. This is usually the ground line of the high-voltage transformer of the X-ray tube. You can put the shunt in series with the rectified tube current (dc path), through dc input jacks. A different procedure is to use ac input jacks in series with the transformer downstream of the rectifier (ac path).

It is necessary that all the tube current go through the mAs shunt to make an accurate measurement. If different or parallel current path of x-ray tube current bypasses the shunt, the measurement will be incorrect.

Do not use resistors, varistors, bypass, or distributed capacitors in parallel with the shunt. The effect of these components can cause measurement errors. Before you put the mAs shunt in the current path, examine the X-ray tube current circuit. Make sure that the shunt is connected so these components do not have an unwanted effect on the measurement. Varistors, which have limiting voltages more than 10 Volts, will probably not change the measurement.

The mAs adapters shipped with the TNT 12000 adapt the shunt to different X-ray tube mA/mAs connections. Some X-ray generators have standard 1.9 cm (0.75") spaced banana jacks or binding posts to monitor X-ray tube current. After you remove the shorting plug, the TNT 12000 shunt is connected to these jacks for mAs measurements. As Figure 2-18 shows, the BNC Female to Banana Plug adapter connects the shunt to the mAs input through the mA/mAs interface cable.

XW Warning

To prevent electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:

• Observe extreme caution when power is applied to the

shunt.

• Use this Analyzer only in the manner specified by the

manufacturer or the protection provided may be impaired.

• Follow all safety precautions called for in the X-ray

generator documentation.

• Use extreme caution when working with voltages above

30 V.

• Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or exposed

metal. Check the test leads for continuity. Replace damaged test leads before you use the TNT 12000.

• Do not touch the test leads or the Detector while power

is applied to the circuit under test.

• Turn the X-ray generator off before connecting or

disconnecting the TNT 12000.

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To prevent damage to the TNT 12000 or equipment under test, do not exceed 500 V peak between the input and earth ground.

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X-RAY Generator

mAs Jacks

TNT 12000

mAs Shunt

BNC Female to

Banana Plug Adapter

Ground Marker

mAs Input

ION Chamber Input

mAs Cable

mAs Input

1/4-20 Threaded Insert

Figure 2-18. Direct mAs Shunt Connection to Current Jacks

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TNT 12000WD W/mAs

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For X-ray devices that do not have a banana jack or binding post connection, test leads are supplied for the connection. As Figure 2-19 shows, the BNC Female to Binding Posts adapter connects the shunt to the mAs input through the mA/mAs interface cable.

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Test Lead (Black)

Test Lead (Red)

TNT 12000 mAs Shunt

BNC Female to

Banana Plug Adapter

Ground Marker

ION Chamber Input

mAs Input

mAs Cable

mAs Input

1/4-20 Threaded Insert

Figure 2-19. mAs Test Leads Connection

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W/mAs

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Clamp Connections

Some dental X-ray heads do not have an access to the tube current. Some X-ray circuits are contained inside the X-ray head. Other systems measure current as a voltage across an internal resistor. The mAs shunt can not be used on these X-ray systems. For these cases, use a non-invasive current clamp. To make an mA or mAs measurement:

1. Put the clamp around the anode cable where it exits the X-ray tube. Make sure the

jaws are completely closed around the cable. For correct polarity, make sure the arrow on the moveable jaw of the clamp points in the direction of current flow in the cable.

2. Connect the clamp to the mAs input connector with the BNC female to banana plug

and the mA/mAs interface cable.

3. Turn on the clamp and set to the 4A range.

4. Zero the clamp before the measurement.

5. Make an exposure.

6. Read the current in the Display.

How to Measure mAs

After the mAs measurement options are set, the MEASUREMENT screen in Figure 2-20 shows in the display.

Figure 2-20. mAs Measurement Screen

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After the mAs is connected to the X-ray tube, the MEASUREMENT screen is refreshed with the new measurements after each exposure.

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Setup Options

The setup options for the TNT 12000 lets you connect Detectors to the Display, set the power settings, and set the date and time clock. When the Setup button is highlighted and E is pushed, the SETUP screen in Figure 2-21 shows in the Display.

Figure 2-21. Setup Screen

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If the mAs Detector is connected to the Display, a setup button for a Shunt or Clamp is added as shown in Figure 2-22. See the How to Use the mAs Detector section to use the clamp or shunt for this measurement.

Figure 2-22. Setup Screen from mAs Measurement

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If the DoseMate Detector is connected to the Display, a setup button for T & P Sensor Adj and Status are added as shown in Figure 2-23. See the How to Use the Dosimeter

Detector section for information on these two selections.

Operation

Setup Options 2

Figure 2-23. Setup Screen with mAs and DoseMater Detectors Connected

Use C and D to highlight a button and push E to move to a setup option.

Connection Option

Instructions for using the Connection ( Settings section above.

How to Set Power Settings

To increase battery life, a display off time, low power time, system off time, and Display brightness is user settable. You can read the charge level of the battery in each Detector from the Power Setting screen as well.

To set a power parameter or see a Detector battery charge level: Use C or D to highlight the Power button in the SETUP screen and push E to

open the POWER SETTING screen shown in Figure 2-24.

) setup are in the Communications

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Figure 2-24. Power Setting Screen

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When all the power settings are set, use A or B to highlight the Save button and push E to return to the SETUP screen.

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Detector Battery Charge Level

The Detector Battery Status Indicator shows the level of charge in the battery of the connected Detectors. To examine the battery charge level of a detector:

1. Use the C or D to highlight the Detector drop-down list and push E.

2. Use the C or D to highlight the serial number of a Detector and push E.

The battery indicator shows the level of charge in the battery of the Detector.

Display Off Time

To set a time (5 to 99 seconds) from the last measurement or button push to backlight off:

1. Use the C or D to highlight the Display Off Time drop-down list.

2. Push E.

3. Use the C or D to highlight the number of seconds.

4. Push E.

Low Power Time

The TNT 12000 circuitry goes to a low-power mode if there are no measurements or key pushes for the time period set for Low Power Time. In low power mode, measurements are disabled and the screen in Figure 2-25 shows in the Display.

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Figure 2-25. Sleep Mode Display

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To set a Low Power Off Time:

1. Use the C or D to highlight the Low Power Time drop-down list.

2. Push E.

3. Use the C or D to highlight the number of minutes (2 to 9 minutes or None). The

none setting disables Low Power Time and the system never goes into Low Power mode.

4. Push E.

When a Display button is pushed, the system will return to normal power.

Operation

Setup Options 2

System Off Time

The system shuts down if there are no measurements or key pushes for the time period set for System Off Time. To set a System Off Time:

1. Use the C or D to highlight the System Off Time drop-down list.

2. Push E.

3. Use the C or D to highlight the number of minutes (2 to 9 minutes or None). The

none setting disables System Off Time and the system never shuts down.

4. Push E.

Push O to restart the system.

Brightness

To set the brightness of the Display:

1. Use the C or D to highlight the Brightness drop-down list and push E.

2. Use the C or D to highlight a number (0 to 99) and push E.

3. Push E.

How to Set the Date and Time

The SET DATE/TIME screen in Figure 2-26 allows you to set the Date and Time.

Figure 2-26. Date and Time Setting Screen

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To set the Date:

1. Use the C or D to highlight the Month, Day, or Year drop-down list and push

2. Use the C or D to highlight the number for the Month, Day, or Year and push

To set the Time:

1. Use the C or D to highlight the Hour, Min, or AM/PM drop-down list and push

2. Use the C or D to highlight the number for the Hour or Min, or AM or PM and push

When a date and/or time is set, highlight the Save button and push E to save the new settings.

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Microsoft Excel Add-In Software

Title Page

Introduction..........................................................................................................3-3

System Requirements ..........................................................................................3-3

How to Install the Add-In ....................................................................................3-3

How to Install the Excel Add-In Software ......................................................3-3

How to Install the TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver.......................................3-4

How to Uninstall the Add-In................................................................................3-5

How to Uninstall the Excel Add-In Software..................................................3-5

How to Uninstall the TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver .................................. 3-6

Communication between a PC and Detector .......................................................3-7

How Initialize the TNT 12000 Add-In Software.................................................3-8

TNT 12000WD Toolbar Options......................................................................... 3-9

DoseMate Toolbar Options.................................................................................. 3-11

mAs Toolbar Options...........................................................................................3-13

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Introduction

The Microsoft Excel Add-In Software (hereafter the Add-In) emulates the TNT 12000 Display. You can set Detector parameters and collect measurement data through the PC to Detector connection. Waveform download is an added function that is not available through the Display. The kV data measured by the Detector is downloaded to the Add-In and placed in a worksheet. The data points are then plotted using the Microsoft Excel graph feature.

System Requirements

The Add-In must be loaded onto a PC with the following hardware and software:

• Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista operating system.

• Microsoft Excel 2000 or higher

• One USB port

• CD-ROM disk drive

Communication between the PC and a Detector is through a wireless (ZigBee) or wired (USB) connection.

How to Install the Add-In

Installation involves installing the Excel Add-In software and a Vendor Class driver.

How to Install the Excel Add-In Software

To install the Excel Add-In software:

1. Start the PC.

2. Put the TNT 12000 X-ray Test Tools CD in the CD-ROM drive. The installation

starts automatically. If not, browse to the CD-ROM and double-click on launch.exe to start the installation.

3. After the CD-ROM program starts, click on the “Install Excel Add-In” button.

4. When the InstallShield Wizard screen shown in Figure 3-1 shows, click on Next.

Figure 3-1. InstallShield Wizard

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5. When the Ready to Install screen shows, click Install.

6. When the InstallShield Wizard Completed screen shows, click Finish.

How to Install the TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver

1. Start the PC.

2. Put the TNT 12000 X-ray Test Tools CD in the CD-ROM drive.

3. Connect a Detector to the PC through the USB cable (Type-A to Mini-B) and turn on

the Detector. See Figure 3-2. The Found New Hardware Wizard shows in the PC display.

Figure 3-2. USB Connection between PC and Detector

4. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option and click

Next. The Found New Hardware Wizard window shown in Figure 3-3 shows in

the PC display.

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Figure 3-3. Found New Hardware Wizard Window

5. Check the Search for the best driver in these locations option.

6. Check the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM…) option.

7. Click Next.

8. When the Hardware Installation message shows, click Continue Anyway.

9. Click Finish to complete the installation

How to Uninstall the Add-In

To remove the Add-In from a PC you must uninstall the Excel Add-In software and the Vendor Class driver.

How to Uninstall the Excel Add-In Software

To uninstall the Excel Add-In software:

1. Start the PC.

2. Click Start on the task bar.

3. Click on Settings: Control Panel.

4. Double-click on the Add or Remove Programs icon to open the Add or Remove

Programs dialog window.

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Figure 3-4. Add or Remove Programs Dialog

5. Scroll to and select the TNT 12000 Excel Add-In program.

6. Click Yes in the confirmation window to uninstall the software.

How to Uninstall the TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver

1. Start the PC.

2. Connect a Detector to the PC through the Mini-B to Type-A USB cable.

3. Push O on the Detector.

4. Right-click the My Computer icon and select Manage.

5. Select Device Manager on the left side of the window as shown in Figure 3-5.

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Figure 3-5. Computer Management Windows

6. Click + adjacent to Universal Serial Bus controllers.

7. Right-click TNT 12000 Device and select Uninstall.

8. Click on the OK button in the Confirm Device Removal dialog box.

Communication between a PC and Detector

To operate the TNT 12000 from a PC, there must be communication through a wireless or wired connection. Figure 3-6 shows a wired connection with a USB cable. Figure 3-7 shows a wireless connection with a wireless dongle plugged into a USB port of the PC.

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Figure 3-6. USB Connection between PC and Detector

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Figure 3-7. Wireless Connection Between PC and Detector

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How Initialize the TNT 12000 Add-In Software

To initialize the TNT 12000 Add-In software:

1. Start the PC.

2. Click Start on the task bar.

3. Click Programs.

4. Click on TNT 12000 Excel Add-In to open the TNT 12000 Excel Add-In.

Note

A different launch procedure is to double-click the TNT 12000 Excel Add-In shortcut icon on the desktop.

TNT 12000 shows in the menu at the top of the screen and the TNT 12000 control toolbars shows.

Note

Macros must be enabled in Excel before you can use the TNT 12000 Excel Add-In. Excel offers macro virus protection as an option. Refer to the Excel documentation for more about how to enable macros.

5. Click Connect option in the toolbar to open the Establish Connection window

shown in Figure 3-8.

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Figure 3-8. Detector Connection Window

When you scroll through the detectors, Z or ™ appears in upper-right corner of the screen if a connection exists between the Display and the highlighted Detector. Calibration date, calibration due date, software version, and hardware version for the highlighted Detector shows below the Detector list.

6. Make a Detector selection from the list.

7. Click Connect or Always Connect to connect the PC with the Detector.

8. Make a worksheet selection and put the cursor on the cell where the data is to be put.

The measurement data is automatically put into the active worksheet cell after the measurement.

Note

To learn more on how to use the PC Excel Add-In, refer to the TNT 12000 Excel Add-In Software Help. It is available in the TNT 12000 drop-down menu or the toolbar.

TNT 12000WD Toolbar Options

Figures 3-9 and 3-10 shows the TNT 12000WD drop-down menu and toolbar. See the toolbar option descriptions in Table 3-1.

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Note

In Microsoft Excel 2007, click the Add-Ins tab in the toolbar to show the TNT 12000 menu and toolbar.

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Figure 3-9. TNT 12000WD Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar (Excel 2007)

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Table 3-1. TNT 12000WD Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar Options

Option Description

Battery Shows the battery status of the connected Detector

Connection Looks for available Detectors.

Template Used to set the Fluoro, Radio, or Mammo template.

Mode Used to set the measurement mode to Fluoro, Radio, Mammo, or Dental.

Settings Used to set the measurement mode profile to Auto, Manual, User defined, or

Default.

Parameter Configuration Sets the measured parameters to show and sets the order for each

measurement mode in the Excel add-in.

Power Settings Used to set the system low power mode time and system shutdown time.

Download Waveform

Stop Keeps the measurement data of the exposure. (During Fluoroscopic

Help Shows the TNT 12000 Excel Add-In help file.

About Excel Add-In Shows the TNT 12000 Excel Add-In version, serial number, firmware version,

Downloads the kV waveform. (This option is only enabled after an exposure is made and is disabled when the TNT 12000WD is making a measurement.

measurement only)

hardware version, and calibration date of the connected Detector. (Available only in TNT 12000 menu)

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Note

In Microsoft Excel 2003, click TNT 12000 tab in the toolbar to show the TNT 12000 Menu.

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Figure 3-10. TNT 12000WD Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar (Excel 2003)

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DoseMate Toolbar Options

Figures 3-11 and 3-12 show the DoseMate drop-down menu and toolbar. See the toolbar option descriptions in Table 3-2.

In Microsoft Excel 2007, click Add-Ins tab in the toolbar to show the DoseMate menu and toolbar.

Note

Figure 3-11. DoseMate Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar (Excel 2007)

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Table 3-2. DoseMate Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar Options

Option Description

Battery Shows the battery status of the connected Detector

Connection Looks for available Detectors.

Template Used to set the Fluoro, Radio, or Mammo template.

Reset Used to manually reset the Detector for a new exposure.

Ion Chamber Opens the ION CHAMBER SETUP window. All the ion chambers available,

along with cal factor names, are shown in the window. There are options to select, add, edit, and delete ion chambers and calibration factors.

DM Mode Opens the Mode window. Here you can:

Set Air Density Correction ON/OFF.

Set Temperature/Pressure compensation to internal or external.

Enter temperature and/or pressure values for external temperature/pressure mode.

Select the dose mode.

Auto reset.

Units Opens the UNIT SETUP window where you can make a units of measurement

selection for dose, dose rate, temperature, pressure, and enter frame rate value.

Status

Parameter configuration Sets the measured parameters to show and sets the order for each

Adjust sensor The T&P screen opens if the ADCF option is on, and either temperature or

Power settings Used to set the system low power mode time and system shutdown time.

Help Shows the TNT 12000 Excel Add-In help file.

About Excel Add-In Shows the TNT 12000 Excel Add-In version, serial number, firmware version,

Opens the STATUS dialog box where temperature, pressure, air density correction factor, bias voltage, and leakage current of the ion chamber are shown.

measurement mode in the Excel add-in.

pressure is set to internal compensation.

Active only if an ion chamber is configured on the Detector and it is set in the Detector for the measurement.

hardware version, and calibration date of the connected Detector. (Available only in TNT 12000 menu)

Note

In Microsoft Excel 2003, click DoseMate tab in the toolbar to show the DoseMate Menu.

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Figure 3-12. DoseMate Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar (Excel 2003)

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mAs Toolbar Options

Figures 3-13 and 3-14 show the mAs drop-down menu and toolbar. See the toolbar option descriptions in Table 3-3.

In Microsoft Excel 2007, click Add-Ins tab in the toolbar to show the mAs menu and toolbar.

Figure 3-13. mAs Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar (Excel 2007)

Note

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Table 3-3. mAs Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar Options

Option Description

Battery Shows the battery status of the connected Detector

Connection Looks for available Detectors.

Template Used to set the Fluoro, Radio, or Mammo template.

Mode Used to set the measurement mode to Fluoro, Radio, Mammo, or Dental.

Settings Disabled in mAs.

Parameter Configuration Sets the measured parameters to show and sets the order for each

measurement mode in the Excel add-in.

Power Settings Used to set the system low power mode time and system shutdown time.

mA Input

Download Waveform

Stop Keeps the measurement data of the exposure. (During Fluoroscopic

Help Shows the TNT 12000 Excel Add-In help file.

About Excel Add-In Shows the TNT 12000 Excel Add-In version, serial number, firmware version,

Used to set the mAs measurement input mode between shunt and clamp.

Only enabled after an exposure and is disabled while a mAs measurement is in progress. Downloads the kV waveform.

measurement only)

hardware version, and calibration date of the connected Detector. (Available only in TNT 12000 menu)

Note

In Microsoft Excel 2003, click mAs tab in the toolbar to show the mAs Menu.

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Figure 3-14. mAs Excel Add-In Menu and Toolbar (Excel 2003)

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Chapter 4

Maintenance

Title Page

Introduction..........................................................................................................4-3

Ion Chamber Care................................................................................................4-3

Cleaning...............................................................................................................4-3

Firmware Upgrade ...............................................................................................4-3

Detector ...........................................................................................................4-3

Display.............................................................................................................4-4

Service and Calibration........................................................................................ 4-4

Packing ............................................................................................................4-4

Shipping...........................................................................................................4-4

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Maintenance

Introduction 4

Introduction

The TNT 12000 is a calibrated instrument. Fluke Biomedical recommends a calibration period of one year. To help make sure the TNT 12000 stay in calibration, prevent mechanical abuse during operation and storage.

W Caution

To prevent damage to the TNT 12000, always operate the TNT 12000 in the specified operation temperature range and humidity in the specifications.

Ion Chamber Care

When the ion chamber is not connected to a cable, put the dust cap on the connector. The dust cap helps keep contaminates out of the connector, decrease damage to the

connector, and assures a long service life without electrical leakage. Install the dust cap on the Dosimeter Detector input connector when it is not connected to

an ion chamber.

Cleaning

Clean the TNT 12000 external surfaces with a damp cloth and weak detergent.

To prevent damage to the TNT 12000 or an unwanted effect on performance, do not apply liquids as a spray or put in liquids. The unit is not waterproof.

Firmware Upgrade

The Display and Detectors contain firmware that is upgradeable. New firmware is available through the Fluke Biomedical web site. After new firmware is downloaded from the web site to your PC, the Display or Detector is connected to the PC to receive the new firmware.

The Excel Add-In and TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver must be installed to do a firmware upgrade.

Go to www.FlukeBiomedical.com

Detector

1. Double-click the downloaded executable file for the Detector.

2. When the Device Validation window shows, connect the Detector to the PC

through the Mini-B to Type-A USB cable.

3. Push O on the Detector.

4. When the upgrade button on the Device Validation window is activated, click the

Upgrade button.

W Caution

Note

and download the upgrade file to your PC.

5. While the firmware downloads to the Detector, a progress bar in a Device Upgrade

window shows in the PC display. LEDs on the Detector blink while data moves to the Detector.

Note

Do not click on the close button in the upper-right hand corner of the Device Upgrade window during the download. This will abort the download.

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6. When the Device Upgrade window in the PC display shows the upgrade is

successful, click on the Exit button. The Detector starts automatically after the download.

Display

1. Double-click the downloaded executable file for the Display.

2. When the Device Validation window shows, connect the Display to the PC

through the Mini-B to Type-A USB cable.

3. Push O on the Display.

4. When the upgrade button on the Device Validation window is activated, click the

Upgrade button.

5. While the firmware downloads to the Display, a progress bar in a Device Upgrade

window shows in the PC display. LEDs on the Display blink while date moves to the Display.

Note

Do not click on the close button in the upper-right hand corner of the Device Upgrade window during the download. This will abort the download.

6. When the Device Upgrade window in the PC display shows the upgrade is

successful, click on the Exit button. The Display starts automatically after the download.

Service and Calibration

If repair or calibration becomes necessary, send the TNT 12000 to the factory or nearest service center. Always contact the Fluke Biomedical Service Center for a Return Authorization Number before you pack the TNT 12000 for shipment.

Packing

When you return the TNT 12000 to the factory or service center, provide the following information.

• Serial numbers

• Specific steps that reproduce the problem

• Daytime phone number

• Your name / company

• FAX number, if available

Carefully put the TNT 12000 in the shipping container supplied by Fluke Biomedical. If the container the TNT 12000 came in is not available, refer to the Return Procedure at the front of this manual. You can get a replacement shipping container from Fluke Biomedical through their web site.

Failure to pack the TNT 12000 properly could void the warranty.

Shipping

Before shipping the TNT 12000:

1. Place the Return Authorization Number in a prominent place on the outside of the

box. Always refer to the number in any correspondence with Fluke Biomedical.

2. Enclose your return address and Return Authorization Number.

3. Insure the shipment for full retail value.

4. Ship to the nearest Fluke Biomedical Service Center.

Note

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Model 96020C Ion Chamber

Introduction

The Model 96020C parallel-plate ion chamber is optimized for low-level intensity measurements. The chamber has a flat energy response suitable for both attenuated and unattenuated diagnostic beam qualities. Complete physical, electrical, and energy response specifications are given in this appendix.

Physical Specifications

12.90 cm

Appendix A

Direction

of incident

radiation

1.88 cm

Diameter of active area = 11.30 cm

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Figure A-1. Model 96020C Ion Chamber Dimensions

Description ............................................................ Vented, parallel-plate air ionization chamber

Overall Dimensions .............................................. 12.90 ±0.03 cm diameter by 1.88 ±0.01 cm thick

Nominal Volume.................................................... 150cc, 11.30 cm diameter by 1.50 cm thick active volume

Wall Material .......................................................... Composite graphite-filled thermoplastic

Window Material.................................................... 0.76 mm thick, graphite-coated polycarbonate (lexan). A 3.5 by 4 cm

piece of 0.0025 cm thick aluminum is attached to the back of the window to improve the energy response.

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Window Density ....................................................91 mg/ cm2

Active Window Area ............................................. 100 cm

Connector .............................................................. Side-mounted triaxial two-lug BNC connector

Collector Plate....................................................... Centrally mounted collector is a 0.8 mm thick graphite-coated acrylic

Foam Supports...................................................... Two, 1.30 x 1.30 x 0.94 cm pieces of Styrofoam DB are used to

, centered within the chamber body

plate, 10.80 cm in diameter. Thirty-five, 6.4 mm diameter holes are drilled through the plate. A 2.16 x 2.85 cm guard region is electrically isolated from the collector area.

support the collector plate and provide mechanical stability.

Electrical Specifications

Sheet Resistivity ...................................................All areas sprayed with graphite conductive coating measure less than

Leakage Current.................................................... With 300 volt bias in effect and 0.1 volt potential imposed between the

6 k/square but greater than 3 k_/square.

guard and collector, at 20 °C and 50 % relative humidity, the leakage current is < 10 fA within 60 seconds of applying the voltage. The leakage under the above bias conditions is < 100 fA within 60 seconds of applying the voltage over both the full operating temperature range of 8 – 38 °C and for 20 – 80 % relative humidity, but only for conditions

in which the absolute humidity is _ 20 g/m 75 % at 25 °C, 60 % at 30 °C, and 50 % at 35 °C).

(the equivalent R.H. is

Radiological Specifications

Energy Range........................................................ 30 to 150 kVp

Nominal Sensitivity............................................... H60: 2.08 x 10

DV70: 2.12 x 10 DH70: 2.07 x 10

Multiply values by 0.00876 to convert from R to Gy.

Sensitivity Range .................................................. Sensitivity range is ±5 % of nominal

Reference Point..................................................... The reference point of measurement for the chamber is 1.05 cm

directly below the center of the top of the entrance window. This corresponds to the center of the active region.

Incident Beam Direction....................................... A small sticker with the word "FOCUS" is secured to the top, entrance

window of the chamber. The reference direction of incident radiation is perpendicular to this surface.

Angular Dependence............................................ The ion chamber response to radiation incidence variations up to ± 5°

of normal is within ± 1 % of the response to incident radiation striking perpendicular to the entrance window surface.

Ion Transit Time ....................................................Maximum of 1.0 ms in the center of the chamber at STP with a bias

voltage of 300 volts.

Collection Efficiency............................................. The collection efficiency for both continuous intensity and 120 Hz half

wave rectified intensity is theoretically calculated using Boag's equations. An ionization potential of 300 V is used in both cases. An effective plate separation distance of 0.8 cm was determined experimentally and used to generate the curves in Figure A-2.

R/C (1.82 x 105 Gy/C) at 22 °C and 1013 hPa

R/C (1.86 x 105 Gy/C) at 20 °C and 1013 hPa

R/C (1.81 x 105 Gy/C) at 20 °C and 1013 hPa

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Average Intensity (mGy/s)

0.146

110%

1.46 14.6 146 1460

100%

90%

Half Wave

80%

Collection Efficiency

70%

60%

1 10 100 1000 10000

Average Intensity (R/min)

Figure A-2. Collection Efficiency of the Model 96020C Ion Chamber

Air Density Correction ............................................. To perform air density corrections when using a calibration factor with

F = (273.15 + T) / (295.15 x P) Where T is the actual temperature in °C and P is the pressure

a reference temperature of 22 °C, multiply the ion current by the following correction factor, F:

expressed as a fraction of a standard atmosphere (1013 hPa). For chambers with a calibration factor normalized to 20 °C, the denominator is 293.15 x P.

Continuous

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Calibration and Verification

Calibration or calibration verification is performed by comparison of each 96020C ion chamber with a reference chamber calibrated at either the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or PTB.

Specifications for all PTB equivalent beam qualities are given in Table A-1 and Table A2 in the energy correction factor section.

Standard Calibration

The standard calibration is performed at the Fluke Biomedical, Radiation Management Services equivalent of H60 (NIST defined as 60 kVp, first HVL of 6.0 mm Al, homogeneity coefficient of 94). The calibration factor is normalized to 22 °C and 1013 hPa of atmospheric pressure.

European Calibration Option

This calibration option replaces the standard calibration for units sold in Europe, or when specifically requested by a customer. This calibration is performed at the Fluke Biomedical, Radiation Management Services equivalent of DH70 (PTB defined as 70 kVp, first HVL of 6.77 mm Al). The calibration factor is normalized to 20 °C and 1013 hPa of atmospheric pressure.

PTB Calibration Option

This calibration option replaces the standard calibration when PTB requirements must be met, or when specifically requested by a customer. This option includes calibration at both of the beam qualities listed below. Calibration factors are normalized to 20 °C and 1013 hPa of atmospheric pressure.

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Unattenuated beam............................................... Calibration is performed at the Fluke Biomedical, Radiation

Attenuated beam................................................... Calibration is performed at the Fluke Biomedical, Radiation

Management Services equivalent of DV70 (PTB defined as 70 kVp and first HVL of 2.45 mm Al).

Management Services equivalent of DH70 (PTB defined as 70 kVp and first HVL of 6.77 mm Al).

Other Calibration Options

Optional calibration points are the Fluke Biomedical, Radiation Management Services equivalent of L100, M50, S75, DV30, DV40, DV50, DV60, DV80, DV90, DV100, DV120, DV150, DH40, DH50, DH60, DH80, DH90, DH100, DH120, and DH150. Calibration factors at these points may be normalized to either 20 °C or 22 °C, as specified by the customer.

Calibration Accuracy

NIST traceable ........................................................ NIST traceable reference chambers are accurate to within ±1 % at

PTB traceable ......................................................... PTB traceable reference chambers are accurate to within ±1.5 % at

each beam quality. Matching between the reference and unknown chamber is accurate to ±1 %. Thus, NIST traceable calibrations are accurate to within ±2 %.

each beam quality. Matching between the reference and unknown chamber is accurate to ±1 %. Thus, PTB traceable calibrations are accurate to within ±2.5 %.

Calibration Verification

NIST traceable ........................................................ For NIST traceable calibrations, a chamber will be reported to be

PTB traceable ......................................................... For PTB traceable calibrations, a chamber will be reported to be

outside of its calibration accuracy specification when a new calibration value differs from the old calibration value by more than ±4 %. This includes the ±2 % accuracy specification plus ±1 % for the verification reference plus ±1 % for the verification match.

outside of its calibration accuracy specification when a new calibration value differs from the old calibration value by more than ±5 %. This includes the ±2.5 % accuracy specification plus ±1.5 % for the verification reference plus ±1 % for the verification match.

Energy Correction Factors

Attenuated Beam (Behind the Phantom)

The energy correction factors for the 96020C are determined for the attenuated diagnostic beam using the PTB defined DN series of beam qualities given in Table A-1.

Table A-1. Specifications for PTB Defined Attenuated Beam Qualities

PTB

Denomination

DN40 40 6.5 2.2 0.07

DN50 50 12.5 3.4 0.123

DN60 60 18.5 5.0 0.207

DN70 70 23.5 6.2 0.289

DN80 80 29.5 7.8 0.403

DN90 90 32.5 9.0 0.501

DN100 100 36.5 10.1 0.609

DN120 120 42.5 12.0 0.839

DN150 150 52.5 14.1 1.245

kVp

Added Filtration

in mm AI

First HVL in mm

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Typical energy correction factor curves are obtained by dividing the calibration factor at each beam quality by the calibration factor at a reference point and plotting the result versus first HVL. The first HVL at H60 is chosen as the reference point for chambers receiving the standard calibration while the first HVL at DH70 is chosen for chambers receiving the PTB calibration option. DH70 is a new calibration point defined by PTB with a first HVL of 6.77, which falls between DN70 and DN80 in the table above. The correction factor charts normalized to these two points are shown in Figure A-3 and Figure A-4.

1.05

1.04

1.03

1.02

1.01

0.99

0.98

Colrrection Factor

0.97

0.96

0.95

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Typical Correction Factors - Attenuated Beam

Normalized to H60

First HVL (mm A1)

100

120

150

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Figure A-3. Energy Correction Factors for Model 96020C in Attenuated Beam Normalized to H60

1.05

1.04

1.03

1.02

1.01

0.99

0.98

Colrrection Factor

0.97

0.96

0.95

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Typical Correction Factors - Attenuated Beam

Normalized to DH70

First HVL (mm A1)

100

120

150

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Figure A-4. Energy Correction Factors for Model 96020C in Attenuated Beam Normalized to DH70

All 96020C ion chambers must have an actual correction factor within ±1.5 % of the value shown in the curves at any point.

The energy correction factors are multiplicative, such that multiplying the measured ion chamber output at any beam quality by the appropriate value from the curve will correct readings not made at the calibration factor beam quality.

The numerical value shown beside each point is the kVp value of that point in the DN series of beam qualities. Users making measurements in an attenuated beam with characteristics similar to the PTB DN series may use these values to easily obtain the appropriate correction factor. For a more precise correction factor value, or when making

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measurements in an attenuated beam not similar to a DN series point, the user may calculate the actual first HVL and locate the proper correction value on the curve.

Unattenuated Beam (In Front of the Phantom)

The energy correction factors for the 96020C are determined for the unattenuated diagnostic beam using the PTB defined DV series of beam qualities given in Table A-2.

Table A-2. Specifications for PTB Defined Unattenuated Beam Qualities

PTB

Denomination

kVp

Added Filtration

in mm AI

First HVL in mm

DN40 40 2.5 1.05 0.031

DN50 50 2.5 1.42 0.045

DN60 60 2.5 1.82 0.059

DN70 70 2.5 2.45 0.081

DN80 80 2.5 3.10 0.112

DN90 90 2.5 3.60 0.126

DN100 100 2.5 4.30 0.165

DN120 120 2.5 5.40 0.231

DN150 150 2.5 1.05 0.031

Typical energy correction factor curves are obtained by dividing the calibration factor at each beam quality by the calibration factor at a reference point and plotting the result versus first HVL.

The typical correction factor curves for the unattenuated beam are shown below normalized to L100 in Figure A-5 and DV70 in Figure A-6.

Typical Correction Factors - Unattenuated Beam

1.05

1.04

1.03

1.02

1.01

0.99

0.98

Colrrection Factor

0.97

0.96

0.95

1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5

Figure A-5. Energy Correction Factors for Model 96020C in Unattenuated Beam Normalized to L100

Normalized to L100

First HVL (mm A1)

100

120

150

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Warranty and Product Support

Notices

Table of Contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

Introduction

Introduction

Unpacking and Inspection

Storage

General Safety Considerations

Symbols

RF Certification

United States

Canada

Europe

Japan

Familiarization

How to Charge the Battery

Accessories

Specifications

Operation

Introduction

Safety Information

How to Set Up the System

Display to Detector Communications

How to Setup a Wireless Connection

How to Setup a USB Connection

Multiple Detector Connections

Communication Settings

How to Use the X-ray Detector (TNT 12000WD)

How to Position the X-ray Detector

Detector Placement with Above Table X-ray Source

Detector Placement with Below Table X-ray Source

How to Measure X-ray Parameters

X-ray Display Configuration

Measurement Mode Setup

Measurement Mode Profile Parameters

How to Set a Detector Profile

Auto Profiles

Default Profiles

How to Change Profile Parameters

How to Make a User-Defined Profile

How to Enter a Delay

How to Use the Dosimeter Detector (TNT 12000 DoseMate)

Ion Chamber Selection and Setup

Ion Chamber Connection and Placement

How to Place the Ion Chamber for Over-Table X-ray Sources

How to Place the Ion Chamber for Under-Table X-ray Sources

How to Place the Ion Chamber for Horizontal X-ray Beams

How to Place the Ion Chamber in Limited Access Situations

How to Make a Dosimeter Measurement

Ion Chamber Setup

Dosimeter Measurements

How to Add an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor

How to Edit an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor

How to Delete an Ion Chamber Definition or Cal Factor

Measurement Mode Selection

How to Set Units of Measurement

Air Density Correction

How to Adjust the Internal Temperature/Pressure Sensor

Dosimeter Status

How to Use the mAs Detector (TNT 12000 mAs)

How to Connect to the X-ray Tube for mAs Measurements

Shunt Connections

Clamp Connections

How to Measure mAs

Setup Options

Connection Option

How to Set Power Settings

Detector Battery Charge Level

Display Off Time

Low Power Time

System Off Time

Brightness

How to Set the Date and Time

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