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Editing a Treatment Room’s Properties
1. Open the appropriate database file, and select a room by highlighting its name in the left
side browser pane.
2. Click the Edit Room icon on the toolbar or navigate to File > Room > Room
Properties and the properties edit window will appear. Here, the Name, Make, Model,
Type, and Serial Number of the machine this room is assigned to can be changed.
Additionally, the room label can be changed. Click OK to confirm changes or Cancel to abort.
6 Preparatory Measurements - Baselines
6.1 Introduction
Before getting started, ensure the software is properly installed and configured by reading the
Installing the Communication Software and Database Setup and Room Management
sections of this manual.
In order to begin taking routine measurements with the QA BeamChecker Plus, a Baseline
must be created for each energy or plan to be tested. A baseline is a benchmark that is
created to compare beam exposure to when using Wire-Free or Real-Time Operation modes.
(See pages 16 and 19 respectively)
NOTE: A baseline should be acquired roughly when the daily measurement will take place. For
instance, if the daily measurement is regularly performed at 7:00 AM, the baseline should be
taken at a similar time.
This section of the manual details the procedure for creating a baseline for all three room
types: Static 5 Channel, Dynamic 5 Channel, and TomoTherapy (Hi-Art, H-Series, or Radixact).
While minimal pre-planning is required for routine photon and electron measurements (Static
5 Channel), Dynamic 5 Channel and TomoTherapy delivery require the creation of specifically
prepared treatment plans. See Appendix B to learn about creating plans before proceeding.
The QA BeamChecker Plus must be connected to the PC while baselines are acquired.
Typically, the 100 ft serial cable is run from the computer (with USB adapter, if needed), into
the treatment vault, and connected to the Power/Data Cradle (read more about the
Power/Data Cradle on page 8). Using the pass-through port on the Power/Data Cradle, the 25
ft serial cable is used to connect the cradle to the QA BeamChecker Plus which is placed on
the treatment couch.
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