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Capintec CAPTUS 3000 User Manual

Capintec CAPTUS 3000
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CAPTUS
Ā®
3000
Manual Stock No. 9250-0092 Rev. Z – July 2014
THYROID UPTAKE SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL
Capintec, Inc.
Sales and Marketing
and Customer Support
6 Arrow Road
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Phone (800) ASK-4CRC
Fax (201) 825-1336
Capintec, Inc.
Only Authorized Service Center
620 Alpha Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone (800) 227-6832
Fax (412) 963-0610
Copyright
Ā©
2001 Capintec, Inc.
CAPTUS
Ā®
is a registered trademark of Capintec, Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
An Eczacɩbaşɩ-Monrol company

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Capintec CAPTUS 3000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCapintec
ModelCAPTUS 3000
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

General

General introduction to the manual and system.

System Description

Details the components of the basic system configuration.

Medical Equipment Safety Classification

Classification of the equipment according to safety standards.

Electromagnetic Interference Potential

Information on radio frequency energy and potential interference.

Installation

Overview of the system's factory pre-configuration and installation.

Important Safety Information

Essential precautions for safe and reliable operation.

Chapter 1 Safety

General

Importance of warnings and instructions for safe usage.

Symbol Definitions

Explains various safety symbols used in the manual.

Warning and Caution Labels

Details specific warning and caution labels on the equipment.

Cautions and Notes

Lists important cautions and notes for operation and maintenance.

General Safety Tips

Provides general advice for safe operation and handling.

Chapter 2 Functional & Technical Description

Intended Use

Specifies the intended users and applications of the system.

Operator Profile

Outlines the required qualifications for system operators.

Functional Description

Describes the system's capabilities for various tests.

Technical Description

Details the system's hardware components and architecture.

Technical Specifications

Lists specific technical details of system hardware and requirements.

Chapter 3 General Operating Instructions

Introduction

Overview of the Windows-based software and user interface.

Windows Operating Conventions

Explains common Windows controls and interaction techniques.

Captus Screens

Describes the main screen and access to user modules.

Shortcut Keys

Lists keyboard shortcuts for navigation and operations.

Chapter 4 General Setup

Installation

Instructions for system installation and initial checkout.

Environment Requirements

Specifies operational and storage environmental conditions.

Power Requirements

Details input power, fuse types, and transformer output specifications.

Turn On Procedure

Step-by-step guide for powering up the system.

Log On

Procedures for signing in and managing user access.

Add User

Instructions for adding new user accounts to the system.

Change Password

Procedure for changing user passwords.

Log On Report

How to view and manage user logon/logoff records.

First Time Startup

Guide for initial system setup and parameter configuration.

Normal Startup

Procedure for starting the system after initial setup.

Chapter 5 Quality Assurance

Introduction

Importance of periodic quality assurance tests for system performance.

Recommended Routine for CAPTUSĀ® 3000 System

Recommended schedule for performing QA tests.

Setting Up QA Parameters

Steps to configure parameters for QA tests.

Auto Calibration

Procedure for calibrating the system automatically.

Constancy Test

How to perform the constancy test for system performance.

Chi-Square Test

Procedure for performing the Chi-Square test.

MDA Test

Steps for performing the Minimum Detectable Activity (MDA) test.

Viewing System Parameters

How to access and view system configuration parameters.

Viewing and Printing History

Procedures for viewing and printing QA test history.

Chapter 6 Isotopes

Introduction

Overview of the system's isotope library and its uses.

Viewing and Printing Isotope Library

How to display and print the list of isotopes.

Adding a New Isotope to the Library

Steps to add new isotope information to the library.

Editing Isotope Information

Procedure for modifying existing isotope data.

Deleting an Isotope

How to remove isotopes from the library.

Measuring Efficiency

Steps to measure isotope efficiency.

Entering Efficiency

How to manually input efficiency values for isotopes.

Chapter 7 Thyroid Uptake

Introduction

Defines Thyroid Uptake and its clinical significance.

Quick Step Guide for Thyroid Uptake Procedure

A concise guide to performing the Thyroid Uptake procedure.

Measurement Protocols

How to set up measurement and dose administration protocols.

Patient Information

Procedures for entering and managing patient data.

Viewing and Changing the Setup

How to view and modify system setup for Thyroid Uptake.

Making Measurements

Detailed steps for performing Thyroid Uptake measurements.

Results

How results are calculated and displayed.

Chapter 8 Wipe Tests

Introduction

Purpose of the Wipe Test module for contamination detection.

Quick Step Guide for Wipe Test

Concise steps for performing a wipe test.

Setting Up Defaults

How to configure default parameters for wipe locations.

Selecting Isotopes for Wipe Test

Procedure for choosing isotopes for wipe testing.

Adding Wipe Locations to Preset Groups

How to add wipe locations to predefined groups.

Adding Wipe Locations to User Defined Groups

Steps to create and manage custom groups for wipe locations.

Editing Wipe Location Information

Modifying details of existing wipe locations.

Deleting Wipe Test Location

How to remove wipe locations from the system.

Making Measurements

Detailed steps for performing wipe measurements.

Viewing and Printing Results

How to search, view, and print wipe test results.

Chapter 9 Absorbed Dose Alert

Introduction

Purpose of the Absorbed Dose ALERT module for screening internal contamination.

Basis for Conversion Calculations

Explains the methodology for converting counts to absorbed organ dose.

Main Screen

Overview of the main screen and initial date verification.

Incident Setup

How to set up parameters for a specific incident.

Adding Patients

Procedures for adding patient data for screening.

Editing Patients

How to modify existing patient information.

Deleting Patients

Steps for removing patient records.

Making Measurements

Detailed instructions for performing dose measurements.

Data Acquisition

How the system collects and displays measurement data.

Creating an Archive

Procedure for backing up the database.

Opening an Archive

How to access previously archived data.

Patient Reports

How to display and print patient measurement reports.

Exporting

Steps for exporting patient data to Excel.

Chapter 10 Lab Tests

Introduction

Overview of in vitro testing modules for urine and blood.

Schilling Test

Details the Schilling Test for B-12 deficiency diagnosis.

I 125 Blood Volume Test

Procedure for measuring blood volume using I-125.

Cr51 Blood Volume Test

Method for determining red blood cell volume using Cr51.

RBC Survival Test

Steps for diagnosing hemolytic anemia via RBC survival.

Chapter 11 Bioassay

Introduction

Purpose of bioassays for monitoring radiation worker exposure.

Bioassay Setup

Configuration of parameters for bioassay measurements.

I 131/I 125 and I 123/1 125 Cross Contamination

Addresses isotope spillover and correction methods.

Adding Staff Members

Administrator procedure to add staff to the bioassay system.

Editing Staff Member Information

How administrators edit staff member details.

Deleting Staff Member

Administrator procedure to remove staff members.

Making Measurements

Step-by-step guide for performing bioassay measurements.

Viewing and Printing Reports

How to access and print bioassay reports.

Chapter 12 Time Activity Analysis

Introduction

Overview of repeated measurements at timed intervals.

Setting Up Parameters

Configuration of parameters for time activity analysis.

Making Measurements

Steps for performing time-based measurements.

Saving the Results

How to save measurement data in TAA or Excel format.

Viewing Previously Saved Results

Procedures for loading and viewing saved TAA files.

Chapter 13 MCA

Introduction

Overview of the Multichannel Analyzer (MCA) module and its capabilities.

Acquisition and Count Data

Controls for data acquisition and spectrum display.

Changing Detectors

How to select and switch between different detectors.

Spectrum Scale & Zooming

Techniques for adjusting the spectrum's vertical and horizontal scales.

Counting Setup

Options for automatically stopping counts based on limits.

Spectrum ID (Name)

How to assign a name or description to a spectrum.

Regions of Interest (ROI)

Defining and managing Regions of Interest in spectra.

Save and Restore Count Data or MCA Settings

Procedures for saving and recalling spectral data and MCA configurations.

Chapter 14 Archive

Introduction

Overview of the archive feature for data backup and management.

Doing System Backup (Creating an Archive)

Steps to create a system backup archive.

Opening an Archive

How to access previously created archive files.

Viewing and Printing Records from Archive

Procedures for selecting, viewing, and printing archived data.

Chapter 15 Cleaning and Maintenance

Introduction

Basic maintenance, fuse replacement, and preventative measures.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Detailed instructions for cleaning various system components.

Preventive Maintenance

Recommended schedule for preventative maintenance and QA tests.

Disposal

Guidelines for disposing of system components according to regulations.

Floor Stand

Recycling/material codes and disposal information for the floor stand.

Table Top Stand

Recycling/material codes and disposal information for the table top stand.

Servicing

Information on system warranty and authorized service.

Collimator Block Inspection

Annual inspection procedure for the collimator mounting block.

Spring-Arm Inspection

Annual inspection procedure for the spring-arm assembly.

Computer Battery Replacement

Guidance on replacing the computer's internal battery.

Fuse Servicing

Instructions for replacing power line fuses in the isolation transformer.

Accessories and Replacement Parts

List of available accessories and replacement parts.

Shipping

Guidelines for proper shipping and handling conditions.

Chapter 16 Custom Protocols

Introduction

Purpose and capabilities of the Custom Protocols module.

Starting Custom Protocols

How to access and begin using custom protocols.

Protocols

Functions for adding, viewing, and deleting custom protocols.

Patient Data

Procedures for adding and managing patient data for custom protocols.

Making Measurements

Steps for performing measurements using custom protocols.

Data Acquisition

How data is acquired within custom protocols.

Custom Protocols Excel Workbook

Guide to setting up Excel workbooks for custom protocol analysis.

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