5. Measurements with the Piranha System
Radiography
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5.2.2 Dose Measurements with Piranha Dose Probe
1. Place the Piranha Dose Probe in the field and connect
the cable to the Piranha input.
2. Set up the Piranha and the handheld computer
according to the description in Setting Up the Piranha
.
3. Follow the same steps as for the measurement with
Piranha, but select Dose as parameter and then
External.
3. Set kVp and mAs (or mA/time) to the desired values.
4. Make an exposure. The RTI logo flashes
to indicate that the Piranha has detected
the exposure.
5. Read the values. As complementary
information the dose rate and exposure
time is also displayed below. Tap Wave to
view the corresponding dose rate
waveform.
6. Repeat the measurement for other generator settings or select an application to
measure further.
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