Raysafe Solo User Manual

User ManUalRaySafe Solo

R/F MEASUREMENTUsing R/F, RAD, Dose or DENT version.For best accuracy, center the selected sensor field (R/F low, R/F high, RAD, DENT low or DENT high)

2. MEASURE MODEAfter an oset adjustment, the instrument is in MEASURE MODE. The displayed values are updated after each exposure, or continuously aft

All values are stored in a non-volatile memory and are valid until manually changed. At start up (after the battery status information), valid Trig de

MAMMOGRAPHY MEASUREMENT Place the detector along the X-ray tube axis (with the cable end pointing towards the X-ray machine). Make sure that the cente

Dose rate Gy or R per s, m or hTime ms, sHVL mm Al (only with optional HVL kit)3. SETUP MENUPress SELECT to enter the SETUP MENU (from MEASURE MODE) a

Auto Power ONever, or after 5, 20 or 60 minutes of inactivity.Info Displays the serial number (S/N) and firmware version of the connected detector and

CT MEASUREMENTThe RaySafe Solo CT detector is an ion chamber with a 10 cm active length and a built-in bias voltage. The center and the edges (+ 5 cm

1. SENSOR MENUCT Dose Ion chamber sensorPress STEP to step between sensors and SELECT to select a sensor.NOTE! When turning on the base unit with th

Calc. delay Defined as the dead time after end trig, before data is calculated. Default is 0.5 s but it is recommended to use a longer delay when measu

LIGHT MEASUREMENTThe RaySafe Solo light detector is designed to measure luminance on LCD and CRT monitors, as well as light boxes, and illuminance for

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Press STEP when in MEASURE MODE to freeze and move the measured value to the second line of the display. A new press on STEP will move a new measured

All values are stored in a non-volatile memory and are valid until manually changed.(Factory settings in bold.)Oset adjustment To ensure the highest

mA/mAs MEASUREMENTNOTE! It is possible to measure mAs simultaneously with other measurements with RaySafe Solo R/F. The instrument will trig on rad

2. MEASURE MODEAfter an oset adjustment, the instrument is in MEASURE MODE. The displayed values are updated after each exposure or continuously afte

Info Displays the serial number (S/N) and firmware version of the detector and the RaySafe Solo base unit and the calibration date for the selected sen

PASSIVE mAsIt is possible to measure mAs simultaneously when using the RaySafe Solo R/F with mAs. The instrument will trig on radiation, not on the cu

MEASUREMENT DEFINITIONSFigure 1 illustrates the RaySafe Solo parameter definitions available on a typical waveform. In most situations the default sett

The dose is accumulated from the start trig point plus Trig delay until the end trig.Figure 2. Trig delay activatedNOTE! The trig level setting (25,

DOSE RATEThe RaySafe Solo calculates dose rate as dose/exposure time if the exposure time is less than 6 seconds.After an exposure longer than 6 secon

Figure 4. kV and kVpTable: Active compensation on kV measurementsSENSOR FILTRATION kV/KVpR/F low Max. 15 mm Al kVR/F high RAD Max. 15 mm Al kVp (when

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Figure 5. 75 % trig level activated (figure also applies to 25 and 50 % trig level settings). Please note that the trig level setting aects the do

HVL is an indication of the beam quality and is defined as the amount of Al filtration, measured in mm, needed to reduce the dose in half. HVL is kVp de

RAYSAFE SOLO PC KITThe optional RaySafe Solo PC kit contains:• RaySafe Xi View software• serial cable• serial to usb converter• optional: bluetoot

TRANSFER DATA TO A COMPUTERTo view the waveform in the RaySafe Xi View and/or transfer measured data to a PC, connect a serial cable or Bluetooth modu

7. Start RaySafe Xi View and go to File – Settings and enter the correct COM port. Press the Start button and “Started waiting for data” will appear

ACCESSORIESTHE RAYSAFE FLEXI STANDThe RaySafe flexi stand can be used in many dierent ways. Assemble it to fit your needs.THE RAYSAFE OPG HOLDER1. If

4. Expose and align the fluorescent line with the preferred black line (selected sensor) on the alignment lid. Soften the lighting if needed and compl

TIPS AND TRICKSARRANGEMENT OF MEASUREMENTMake sure nothing is in the X-ray field when measuring with the RaySafe Solo.The fact that the dose is proport

VERTICAL DETECTOR PLACEMENTWhen measuring on a mammography machine with a horizontal beam, such as MultiCare Platinum, let the pressure from the compr

DISPLAY MEANINGt<delay The exposure time is not long enough to calculate a value.Ofl. Overflow, i.e. calculated value is numerically higher than can

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I sometimes get readings which are far o expected when measuring with RaySafe Solo DENT on panoramic X-ray machines, why?Most likely the detector’s s

What happens if the mA/mAs cable is connected with the wrong polarity?The RaySafe Solo will not show any mA/mAs readings. As long as the mA/mAs cable

The RaySafe Solo detector end trigs during exposure.Make sure to select an appropriate Calc. delay if using the instrument with pulsed generators, or

WARRANTY, SERVICE AND SUPPORTUnfors Raysafe warrants to the original product purchaser that each product it manufactures will be free from defects in

DISPOSALThe Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)This symbol, found on the product or on its box, indicates that this product

INTRODUCTIONVERSIONSThis user manual covers the following articles:base unit version: 8221011 detector version: 82220158221022 82220168222017822201882

THE RAYSAFE SOLOThe RaySafe Solo consists of a base unit and a detector.Communication between detector and base unit is purely digital, thereby minimi

EASY TO USEThe RaySafe Solo is very easy to use.The built-in active compensation automatically applies corrections for dierent beam qualities, filtrat

GETTING STARTED1. Connect the detector to the base unit with one of the two (2 and 10m) cables. 2. Position as required for the detector, see the fo

BATTERY AND CHARGERThe RaySafe Solo base unit has a chargeable 7.4 V Li-ion battery, providing approximately 20 – 40 hours of operation (depending on