microSTAR®ii User Manual v1.3 1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION &
BACKGROUND
The microSTAR®ii Medical Dosimetry System is used as an independent secondary dose verification
system that performs comprehensive measurement readings of the nanoDot™ Optically-Stimulated
Luminescence (OSL) dosimeter. The system reads the dosimeter, performs analyses using calibration
parameters and customer-specific configurations, and provides in-depth reporting for review. The
system stores the data for reference and cumulative dosage records. It uses a compact Optical Engine
with a high-powered Light-Emitting Diode (LED) and Pulsed Optically-Stimulated Luminescence
(POSL) to provide a precise radiation dose measurement.
Figure 1-1: Optical Engine Components
This user manual contains detailed information for the microSTAR®ii Medical Dosimetry System,
including operation of both the reader and application software after installation and configuration is
complete. It includes useful information pertaining to quality assurance and compliance checks, system
configuration updates, measurement procedures, reporting, system administration, and
troubleshooting for the system.
Related documentation can be found at http://landauer.com/microstarii. This includes:
• microSTARii Installation & Configuration Guide for detailed instructions on how to
setup, configure, and test your system at installation.
• Frequently Asked Questions for information about the system design, operations, and term
definitions.
• microSTARii™ – A new system for medical dosimetry: Part I: Technology & Initial
Performance: a white paper that details the design and performance of the system.
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