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6. Optional Accessories
Barracuda MPD Panoramic Holder
2012-10/4.3A
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Barracuda & QABrowser Reference Manual
3.
If needed use the bendable plate to fit it "around a corner", as shown below.
Magnet or
tape position
Bend the included plate here
Fasten the included plate with the
base with this screw.
Magnet or
tape position
4.
Insert the MPD in the Holder, lock it with the rubber strap and perform the
measurement.
5.
The extra magnet may be used for hanging the MPD cable "out of the way".
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Contents
7
1 Introduction
10
About this Manual
10
Introduction to the Barracuda
10
PC Requirements
12
Palm os Computer Requirements
12
2 Description of the Barracuda
14
Overview of the Barracuda
14
Cabinet and Modules
15
The Multi-Purpose Detector (MPD)
18
Setting up the Barracuda for the First Time
19
Setting up the Barracuda
20
Hardware and Specifications
21
Cabinet
21
General
21
Specifications, Cabinet
22
Multi-Purpose Detector (MPD)
22
General
22
Specifications, MPD
23
Typical Response, MPD
28
Angular Sensitivity, MPD
31
Signal-Extension Module (MP-SEM)
33
General
33
Specifications, MP-SEM
33
Electrometer Module (EMM)
33
Specifications, EMM
34
Optional Detectors
37
Typical Other Detectors
42
Standards and Compliances
45
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
45
Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity
46
Intended Use
47
Maintenance
48
Barracuda Batteries
48
Exchanging Batteries
48
Charging the Batteries
48
Updating the Barracuda Firmware
49
Managing Detector Calibrations
52
Transferring Detector Calibrations
53
Exchanging Modules
54
3 Description of the Qabrowser
59
Introduction to the Qabrowser
59
Starting the Qabrowser
59
Real-Time Display and Waveforms
60
Using the Real-Time Display
60
Waveforms - Acquiring and Viewing
65
Measurement Settings
66
Settings - Conditions
68
Settings - Barracuda
72
Settings - MPD
74
Settings - Other Detectors
76
Qabrowser Applications
76
The Accuracy Application (Single-Parameter)
77
The Accuracy Application (Multi-Parameter)
79
Data Logging
81
Favourites
83
Getting Started with Favourites
84
Start here
87
Qabrowser Setup
87
Regulations Setup
88
Units Setup
88
Log Setup
89
Preferences Setup
89
Detector Information
90
System Info
90
System Test
91
Battery & Power Status
91
Indicators and Symbols
93
Installation of Palm os Handheld Computers
95
Updating Qabrowser on the Handheld
95
Uninstalling the Qabrowser
97
4 Measurement Principles & Theory
99
Overview of Capability for Measurement Modes
99
Measurement Type Settings
99
Update Modes
100
Using Timed Update Mode
101
Using Free Run Update Mode
102
Display Messages and Active Messages
103
Active Messages
103
Display Messages
104
Waveforms and Triggers
106
Measurement Principle for the MPD
107
HVL & Total Filtration
108
Linearity
109
Reproducibility
110
5 Measurements with the Barracuda System
113
Introduction
113
Very Low Dose Rate Measurements with EMM-Biasw
114
Radiography
115
Kvp, Time, Dose, and Dose Rate
117
Dose Measurements with R100 or Ion Chamber
120
HVL Application
121
Quick-HVL and Total Filtration
122
Cine/Pulsed Radiography
124
Kvp, Time, Dose, and Dose Rate
125
Pulse Measurements with R100 or Ion Chamber
125
HVL, Quick-HVL, and Total Filtration
126
Fluoroscopy and Pulsed Fluoroscopy
126
Image Intensifier Input Dose Rate
127
Kvp and Dose Rate
129
HVL, Total Filtration, and Quick-HVL
131
Pulsed Fluoroscopy
133
Mammography
136
General
136
Setting up the Barracuda for Mammography
138
Kvp, Time, and Dose Measurements with the MPD
140
Dose Measurements with the R100 or Ion Chamber
142
HVL Application
144
Mammo Compensations and Corrections
145
Corrections for the Compression Paddle
145
Normalization
146
Beam Correction Factor
147
Corrections for Angular Sensitivity
147
Average Glandular Dose, AGD (MGD)
148
Mammographic Pre-Pulses
149
Scanning Beam Mammography
149
Dental and Panoramic Dental
150
Kvp, Time, Dose, and Dose Rate
153
Waveforms
156
Panoramic Systems
156
HVL, Total Filtration, and Quick-HVL
159
CT Kvp
160
CT Dose and CT Dose Index (CTDI)
162
CT Scan Time (Exposure Time)
167
CT Mas
167
Parameters for CT Scanner Models
167
Definition of CTDI
168
Quick-HVL and Total Filtration
168
Tube Current Probes
169
MAS-1B, Invasive Mas Probe
170
MAS-2B, Non-Invasive Mas Probe
172
MAS-3, Non-Invasive Mas Probe
175
Light Measurement
178
Luminance - Monitor/Viewbox (CD/M²)
178
Illuminance - Ambient Light (Lx)
179
6 Optional Accessories
182
Holder & HVL Stand
182
Barracuda MPD Panoramic Holder
182
USB Serial Port Adapter
184
Barracuda Bluetooth Serial Module
186
7 Problems and Solutions
190
Troubleshooting
190
Bluetooth
192
Bluetooth Passkey
192
Enable Bluetooth Passkey
194
How to Report a Problem
195
8 Glossary
197
Index
208
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