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biodex ATOMLAB 960 Service Manual

biodex ATOMLAB 960
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BIODEX
Biodex Medical Systems, Inc.
20 Ramsey Road, Shirley, New York, 11967-4704, Tel: 800-224-6339 (Int’l 631-924-9000), Fax: 631-924-9241, Email: info@biodex.com, www.biodex.com
ATOMLAB 960 (PC)
MEDICAL SPECTROMETER
OPERATION/SERVICE MANUAL
187-600
187-601
FN: 12-227 Rev E 4/15

Table of Contents

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biodex ATOMLAB 960 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandbiodex
ModelATOMLAB 960
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Definition of Symbols

Symbol Definitions

Lists and defines symbols used throughout the manual for operational and safety guidance.

Before Proceeding

Specific Cautions and Warnings

Key safety precautions and mandatory actions before operating the system.

General Safety Precautions

Additional safety warnings concerning lead shielding, modifications, and proper usage.

Product Certifications and Classifications

Regulatory Compliance and Certifications

Details on ETL, FDA, CE, and EMC compliance standards for the system.

Important Safety Information

Regulatory Restrictions and Handling

Guidelines on sale restrictions, manual review, and label understanding.

Operational and Electrical Safety

Precautions for electrical connection, grounding, and product placement.

Unpacking Instructions

Unpacking Procedure and Tools Required

Step-by-step guide for safely unpacking the Atomlab 960 system.

Atomlab 960 Warranty and Service

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details on instrumentation, calibration, and non-warranty service.

Service Procedure and Contact

Steps for contacting service and information on non-warranty repair charges.

Introduction

Intended Use and Indications for Use

Purpose and typical applications of the Atomlab 960 in nuclear medicine.

System Overview and Cleaning

Description of system capabilities, menus, and general cleaning instructions.

Components and Parts

System Components List

Comprehensive list of all available components and parts for the Atomlab 960 system.

Assembly and Uptake Stand Operation

System Assembly Procedure

Step-by-step guide for assembling the Atomlab 960 system and its components.

Setting Printer and Relocating Stand

Instructions for setting the default printer and safely moving the uptake stand.

Thyroid Uptake Stand Operation

Detailed explanation of how to operate the uptake arm, collimator, and positioning features.

Power-Up and Self-Test Procedure

Steps for powering on the system, running the self-test, and initial warm-up.

Date, Time, and Time Zone Configuration

Procedure to adjust system date, time, and time zone settings within the Windows OS.

International Format Settings

Guide for configuring regional settings for date, time, and number formats.

Computer Preliminaries

Windows Interface and Home Page

Overview of the Windows interface, touch screen operation, and the Atomlab 960 Home page.

System-Wide Icons and Panel Locking

Description of common icons and procedure for locking the system panel.

Turning the System Off

Step-by-step instructions for properly shutting down the system.

Utilities

Utilities Menu Overview

Introduction to the Utilities menu and its main categories.

System Setup Configuration

General settings for facility information, calibration, and general parameters.

Thyroid Uptake Setup

Configuration settings specific to thyroid uptake studies.

Wipe Parameter Setup

Configuration settings for performing wipe tests.

Bioassay Setup Configuration

Setup parameters for conducting bioassay tests.

Spectrum Graph Setup

Customization options for the spectrum graph display.

Constancy Setup

Configuration for constancy checks, including variance and source details.

Detectors Management

Adding, editing, and deleting detector configurations.

Procedures Management

Defining, editing, or deleting standard uptake procedures.

Staff Members Management

Adding, editing, or deleting staff member information.

Isotopes Management

Selecting, adding, editing, or deleting isotopes and their settings.

Detector and Isotope Efficiency Settings

Options for setting detector and isotope efficiency values.

Bioassay Setup and Management

Adding staff, assigning isotopes, and managing bioassay results.

System Maintenance

PIN Configuration and Database Operations

Setting up PIN and managing database backups and restores.

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Overview and Reports

Introduction to QA functions and available reports.

Calibration/Constancy Fixtures

Description of fixtures used for calibration and constancy tests.

High Voltage Adjustment and History

Performing HV adjustment and managing its history.

Daily Calibration and Constancy Procedure

Steps for performing daily calibration and constancy checks.

Daily Calibration Reports

Viewing, printing, and saving daily calibration history and reports.

Chi-Square Test and Reports

Performing Chi-Square tests and managing related reports.

MDA Calculation and Reports

Performing MDA calculations and printing related reports.

Thyroid Uptake

Performing a Thyroid Uptake Study

Step-by-step guide for conducting thyroid uptake measurements.

Thyroid Uptake for New/Existing Patients

Procedures for performing uptake studies on new or existing patients.

Thyroid Uptake with Recounts and Multipliers

Handling recounts and using multipliers for therapeutic doses.

Manual Mode

Manual Mode Operation

Using the system in Manual Mode for rate counting and spectrum analysis.

Wipe Testing

Wipe Testing Overview

Introduction to wipe testing using the well counter, including setup and daily procedures.

Wipe Test Reports

Viewing and printing single detail, summary, and detail history wipe reports.

Performing a Bioassay

Bioassay Setup and Staff Management

Configuring Bioassay settings, adding staff, and assigning isotopes.

Performing Bioassay Test and Reports

Steps for conducting bioassay tests and generating reports.

DICOM (Optional)

DICOM Licensing and Configuration

Steps for activating and setting up DICOM features and servers.

Worklist Patient Integration

Importing patient data from a worklist and creating studies.

Send Uptake Report to DICOM Storage

Procedure for uploading test results to a DICOM system.

DICOM Troubleshooting and FAQ

Common DICOM issues and their solutions, including activation and patient data.

Add Another Study for Worklist Patient

Procedure to add an additional study for an existing patient downloaded from Worklist.

Reports

Administrative Reports

Types of administrative reports: QA, Staff List, Wipe, and Isotope List.

Clinical Reports

Types of clinical reports: Thyroid Uptake and Manual Mode.

QA Reports

Sub-reports for QA: Daily Calibration/Constancy, High-Voltage, Chi-Square, MDA, Background.

Print Calibration and Constancy Reports

Procedure to print daily calibration and constancy reports.

Print Chi-Square and MDA Reports

Steps to print Chi-Square and MDA reports from QA section.

Print Spectrum Analysis and Staff List Reports

Procedures for printing spectrum analysis and staff list reports.

Print Wipe Reports

Options to view and print single detail, summary, and detail history wipe reports.

Print Isotope List

Procedure to print the isotope list.

Print Thyroid Uptake and Manual Mode Reports

How to print Thyroid Uptake and Manual Mode reports.

Print Bioassay Reports

Options to print Bioassay reports (Single Detail, Summary, Detail).

Spectrum Analysis

Spectrum Analysis Overview

Introduction to spectrum analysis for isotope identification and contamination detection.

Using the Spectrum Analysis Screen

How to navigate and use the spectrum analysis screen with ROIs.

Appendix A: Isotope Efficiency Calculation

Geometric Efficiency (G.E.) Calculation

Formulas and examples for calculating Geometric Efficiency.

Detector Efficiency (D.E.) Calculation

Methods for calculating Detector Efficiency.

Efficiency Values for Wipe Testing

Guidelines for source preparation and efficiency values for wipe tests.

Efficiency Measurement Procedure

Steps to measure isotope efficiency.

Analytical Detector Efficiencies

Table of analytically determined efficiency values for isotopes and their ROI settings.

Appendix B: Specifications

Hardware and Software Specifications

Details on computer, MCA, software, and radionuclides.

Stand, Well Counter, and Cord Specifications

Specifications for uptake stand, well counter, and line cord.

Appendix C: Electromagnetic Compatibility

EMC Documents and Cable Accessories

EMC precautions and list of system cables.

Emissions Declaration

Manufacturer's declaration of RF emissions compliance.

Immunity Declaration

Manufacturer's declaration of electromagnetic immunity.

Recommended Separation Distances for RF Equipment

Guidelines for RF equipment separation distances.

Appendix D: Error and Information Messages

Detector and Calibration Errors

Common error messages related to detectors and calibration.

Appendix E: Decay Calculations

Decay Calculation Methods (Calculator)

Methods for performing decay calculations using a calculator with Yx function.

Sample Calculation Examples

Examples of decay calculations using calculator and decay factor methods.

Decay Factor Method

Method for performing decay calculations using a decay factor chart.

Appendix F: Formulas

FWHM and Chi-Square Formulas

Formulas for FWHM and Chi-Square calculations.

Thyroid Uptake and MDA Formulas

Formulas for thyroid uptake percentage and MDA calculation.

Determining MDA Formula

U.S. Government formula for calculating Minimum Detectable Activity (MDA).

Appendix G: Schematics

Schematics Provided

List of available schematics for system components.

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