Frequently Asked Questions
The Dose Viewer version 1.1.13.0, delivered with the RaySafe i3, is backwards compatible with the RaySafe i2. Older versions of Dose Viewer need to be updated to support i3 Real-time Dosimeters.
Use the VT305 with the Ansur VT Plug-In. You can use either a ready-for-usetest procedure or drag and drop one or more test elements from the Plug-Inonto the test template workspace in the Ansur software authoring screen(see Ansur Executive Operators' Manual for more information).Questions and Answers6045 Cochran Rd, Cleveland, OH 44139 USA | Tel 440.248.9300 | Fax 440.349.2307 | Email: [email protected] | www.flukebiomedical.com
Unfortunately, this is not possible with the RaySafe i2/i3. This is something that we look in to for the future but currently only the Real-time Display can be used to visualize the exposure situation in real time.
- i3 badges will enter sleep mode after 9 minutes of not detecting any movement.
The default Excel export format in X2 View is compatible with Xi View.
- If you just replaced the battery, this means that your ThinX is starting up. Be patient and wait for a while.
- If the screen appears when you are exposing the ThinX to radiation, you need to replace the battery (model CR2450). Follow the instructions in the user manual: ThinX RAD or ThinX Intra. We recommend using a battery from GP Batteries.
- Check that you are running the latest version of Xi View and remove older versions from your computer.
- During installation, make sure to tick the box "Install Windows 8 USB driver for serial port adapter".
- In Xi View, select "ATEN USB to serial bridge" in the lower right corner. You may need to re-select it.
- In Xi View, press the "Start" button in the lower right corner and wait until the dot beside it turns green.
- If you have a Solo instrument, check that you have the RaySafe Solo PC kit.
Note: If your Solo instrument came with serial cable and usb-serial converter, it has the PC kit. If you wish to add the PC kit, contact Customer Service.
Yes, they can, i2 and i3 dosimeters will show up on DoseAware base station screens and DoseAware dosimeters will show up on the i2 and i3 base stations screens. As the icons used for dosimeters are not the same for i2/i3 and DoseAware, the dosimeters might however appear differently.
Swipe right from the home screen to access the setup. Press the name of the currently connected sensor to find the unit setting.
Note: If only Gray (Gy) is available, your instrument has been configured to comply with German regulations where the unit Röntgen (R) is not allowed.
To access the dose history recorded in the Real-time Display, tap on the row for your dosimeter on the display.
To access the internal dosimeter memory, connect the dosimeter to a computer running Dose Viewer.
The RaySafe Xi calculates kVp on the R/F high sensor if the intensity is high enough (around 10 mGy/s), otherwise kV average will be displayed. If the intensity is too low and you have no possibility to increase the tube current (mA), move the detector closer to the X-ray source.
Note: If your signal level is well above 10 mGy/s and you still do not get kVp, go to the SETUP MENU, select kVp mode, and make sure that kV/kVp is selected.
The RaySafe i3 has a customer replaceable battery, which prolongs the product life cycle up to 10 years. The RaySafe i2 badge needs to be replaced when the battery ends in <5 years.
The VT305 uses a single measurement channel for all gas flow assessments.The display's (numeric and waveform screens) are auto-scaling and autorangingfor simple connection and use.
Yes, additional badges are available for purchase.
- Yes, i3 badges can be set to stay on all the time. This will drain the battery faster, however.
Yes, all common mammography machines are supported. Just connect the X2 MAM sensor and measure to get dose, HVL and time on any beam quality. If you also want the tube voltage (kVp), you must select an anode/filter combination. Swipe left from the home screen to select.
Take a look in the Mammography coverage table to see which anode/filter combinations the X2 can give a kVp value for.
Read "SETUP OF BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION" on page 6 in the Xi View User Manual. If you have established the Bluetooth communication as described in the User Manual but still have problems, try turning off any programs on the computer that may interfere with the Bluetooth connection. On the computer side, there are various reasons for unstable Bluetooth connection such as incompatible hardware/software or environmental radio disturbances during measurements.
Please visit www.RaySafe.com/i3/downloads, download and install the latest Dose Viewer that support i2 and i3 dosimeters.
Position and measure as usual. The X2 has full AMX4+ support.
No, the intended use for the i3 and i2 systems are to measure scattered radiation only.
It is enough to measure kV for one beam quality per machine, since the set kVp is independent of anode material and filtration. The Mammography coverage table lists what you can measure on different machines.
The EMC immunity in the i3 has been significantly improved over the i2, reducing possible interference.
The Compliance parameter shown on the FULL (full test) numeric display ofthe VT PLUS is a dynamic value calculated from tidal volume and pressurevalues breath-by-breath. The Cstat parameter shown on the VT305 is a staticcompliance parameter calculated using the formula Cstat = VT / (Pplateau -PEEP) where Pplateau is the Inspiratory Pause Pressure. Not all ventilatorsprovide an inspiratory pause/hold function. If there is no plateau pressure,the VT305 Cstat displays"---" since a division by zero would result.
- Prolonged life cycle
- improved EMC immunity
- better measurement specifications
- automatic sleep mode
- improved wearability.
Real-time measurements from up to eight dosimeters are shown simultaneously on the screen. The i3 has a sleep mode so only active dosimeters user show on the screen. The i2 dosimeters are always on and shown on the screen when in range.