Calibration
8. When the new window appears, highlight and click on Download mA Limit Data to 9800.
Note: The C-Arm control panel displays PLEASE WAIT while files download to the Workstation. When downloading is
complete, the control panel displays return to normal.
9. Click Tools and Disconnect to disconnect RUT.
10. Reboot the system and verify that it limits mA to the correct values for Fluoro and HLF.
Dose Area Product Calibration Using RUT
Note: For pre-OPIS system software, use the RUT version of your utility CD.
For Dual-leaf Collimators, do steps 1 through 21 and 96 (N/A 22-96). You may use either a Kiethley or a Radcal dosimeter.
For Single-leaf Collimators, do steps 1 through 96, using a Kiethley dosimeter only.
Note: In order to activate the X key toggle, hold down the CTRL + ALT + M keys. Then, the X key on the DOS keyboard will
toggle DAP On and Off.
Note: The DOS keyboard is the peripheral keyboard connected to the Workstation, typically used in conjunction with the small
monochrome monitor.
1. Position the 150/180cc dosimeter ion chamber in the center of the Image Intensifier. See the instructions just above about
which brand dosimeter may be used.
2. On the Generator’s Control Panel, select Manual Fluoro Mode and open the Collimator and Iris Leafs completely.
3. Take a Fluoro X-ray, then on the DOS Keyboard press the X Key. On the DOS Monitor, on the DAP_CMP Report line,
ensure that the Shutter and Iris reports are ≤1.
4. On the DOS Keyboard press the X Key.
5. In the left hand side of the RUT Main Menu, click on Dose Area Product Calibration in the left window. When the DAP
Information Message appears, click on OK.
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