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1. Q Summary E Select the printer to be used and what to print on the report A summary report will indude only the first page A condensed report will print one line for each test where as a detailed report will print all test results Printer Setup Report Configuration Figure 4 8 Print Report Dialog gao31 bmp 2 Select the Report type and what to print in the report and then click on the Print button 4 162. Exposure 1 UE H IM REN u A n mn ry mm ma m nm m omm m om m Dm me m mun ms g P y LE s v l E 4 m J O har JL Tz het Na JL JL JUL MUI IPIS ITI het tf o tf an Import Waveform kv PPV Exposure 1 45 KV 46 KV 44 KV 10 mR 100 mR sec 100 ms 3 4 mm Al Exposure 2 45 KV 46 KV 44 KV 10 mR 100 mR sec 3 4 mm Al Exposure 3 45 KV 45 KV 44 KV 10 mA 100 mR sec 3 4 mm Al Exposure 4 45 KV 46 KV 44 KV 10 mR 100 mR sec 3 4 mm Al Exposure 5 45 KV 45 KV 44 KV 10 mA 100 mR sec 3 4 mm Al w 1 Selected standard User defined Next Start J NA Ski X gt Q A Q ar d sah Py P E ae Figure 3 6 Test Results Window Target Filter gao19 bmp To select a target or filter Click Tools on the Test Guide toolbar The drop down list shown in Figure 3 7 is used to select the appropriate target or filter User defined OOJOO Le EIA Standards ke Up Detector FILTER Ro 2 FILTER HO 4 FILTER HO 5 FILTER HO 7 FILTER NO 6 FILTER HO FILTER HO j D T i 1 T J FILTER HO Customize Figure 3 7 Target Filter Selection 3 6 gao20 bmp TNT 12000 Tests 3 Ansur Test Guide Wake Up Detector When the detector is in sleep mode click Wake Up Detector under the Tools option shown in Figure 3 8 to make the Detector come out of the sleep mode A s User defined Next Start JJ NA Ski gt Q M Q nl Pl
3. Getting Started Plug In Preferences 2 Click Tools Options to display the Preferences window shown in Figure 2 12 Preferences l TNT12000 X Ray Test Device IN General Preferences Ansur preferences Power Settings 34 Measurement Settings Sleep Time Es 3 min Dose Unit Dose Aate Unit um TNT12 00 Ray H Min Test Device Shutdown Time min 20 Fluoro Type Conf Time Unit mies 5 SOD Units aM f Inches Centimeters Delay Y rs Include Delay E Set the maximum time detector should wait before going in sleep made or shutdown mode Set the default Measurement Settings General Figure 2 12 X Ray Test Device Preference Window gao12 bmp 3 Click the TNT 12000 X Ray Test Device icon The window opens with the General tab displayed In this window the Power Settings and the Measurement Settings can be changed Power Settings Sleep Time Select the system sleep time 2 min 9 min All the system circuitry of the Detector will be put in the low power mode if there are no measurements for the set system sleep time and the Detector Sleep window appears as shown in Figure 2 13 Detector Sleep 3 Detector in Sleep Mode Press Wake Up to wakeup the detector or Cancel to remain in sleep mode Wake Up Figure 2 13 Detector Sleep Window gao13 bmp Click Wake Up to make the Detector come out of the sleep mode Click Cancel to continue the Detector i
4. Waveform checkboxes must be checked prior to making a measurement After an exposure is made next to a checked waveform box the exposure data are placed in the Test result pane and a waveform chart 1s created To view a graph of the Exposure click the graph tab located along the left side of the TEST GUIDE as shown in Figure 3 9 Mammo Radiation Output Rate Test The Radiation Output Rate is tested by making a series of exposures all with the same machine settings The exposure rate and Air Kerma rate are then calculated for all measured values To perform a Mammo Radiation Output Rate test perform the following l Align the TNT 12000 Detector on the beam center with the long axis of the Detector perpendicular to the x ray tube axis refer to the TNT 12000 Users Manual for connection instructions 2 Click Start on the TEST GUIDE toolbar If no detector is currently connected then Connection Procedure is initiated 4 Make an exposure The measurement data of each exposure will appear in the Test Results pane If any of the waveform checkboxes are checked the desired waveform will be extracted from the TNT 12000 when the respective measured data is received Note Waveform checkboxes must be checked prior to making a measurement After an exposure is made next to a checked waveform box the exposure data are placed in the Test result pane and a waveform chart 1s created To view a graph of the Exposure click the graph tab loca
5. kVp Maximum kV PPV Dose Rate Accumulated Dose Elapsed Time Pulse Rate for Pulsed Fluoro only Pulse Width for Pulsed Fluoro only and HVL Dental Dental mode is used to make measurements on Dental x ray generators Dental mode simultaneously measures kVp Average kVp Maximum kV PPV Dose Average Dose Rate Exposure Time and HVL from a single exposure All four operating modes have Auto Manual and Default settings Table 4 2 lists the modes with their settings and parameters Table 4 2 Measurement Settings and Parameters Opememom sonos Parameters Radio Dose Units Time Units kV Delay Include Delay Dose Units Time Units kV Delay Include Delay can t edit Mammo Dose Units Time Units kV Delay Include Delay Default Dose Units Time Units kV Delay Include Delay can t edit Auto Dose Units Dose Rate Units Auto Dose Units Dose Rate Units Default Dose Units Dose Rage Units Fluoro Type can t edit Dental Dose Units Time Units kV Delay Include Delay Dose Units Time Units kV Delay Include Delay can t edit Using TNT 12000 Test Elements The test elements contained in the TNT 12000 Plug In are designed to test specific aspects of an x ray system This section describes the parameters that can be customized for each test element and the measurement data they provide TNT 12000 Test Templates 4 Using TNT 12000 Test Elements Radio Reproducibility Test Table 4 3 lists
6. 4 14 Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility Test Custom Parameters 4 15 Mammo Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproductivity Average Glandular Dose Measurements oc ae pestes etes a ops tendu vean bei daran codo Gown Eo esa ai E 4 16 Mammo Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproducibility Average Glandular Dose Test Custom Parameters sse 4 17 Mammo Radiation Output Rate Test Measurements sssseee 4 18 Mammo Radiation Output Rate Test Custom Parameters eesssssss 4 19 Mammo MQSA Test Custom Parameters 2 25 TCS ODOC OES ee eee haies ee reine lii Ansur TNT 12000 Users Manual 2 5 I I I I I Se RE a ee oe 0 1 ae OG ee Mc ee OS CD ue ES dpa S59 ThE EE d U9 PAAA IAA 4 8 ub ub d List of Figures Title Found New Hardware Wizard Window Driver Search WNARAOWS ra eo eee VY IMD SCC Ned dtm Pd rcd M IESU C Hardware Wizard Finish Window ss Ansur Registration Screen License Key eese Removing ENT 12000 Plug In i e oen tira bn Rig ee um dun deih es Device Manager WiROW date mn Removing Vendor Class Driver Removal COMMA OM ascenseur een een bep nement den E TNT 12000 Main Application Window TNT 12000 Test Explorer Window eeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee nennen X Ray Test Device Preference Window ss Detector Sleep WING rene denses
7. Detector Shut Down Window ae Ansur Test Guide WiINdOW sans sn quss dudo late rss Ansur Test Guide Window with Menu Selection VV veruni de T M Connection i Erro W NRI No Detector Pound WIDdON aues t er ber er totae irte A va ber ii aN a did lh A Target Filter Se 6C HOfIo ee Make Up BIS elo RR Um TT R do EXpoSuUfe SCOR ere tbe Pm pus Pontes Ama uns ic eed puru dedi Test Guide Window for the MQSA Test Element eeee Test Template with Selected Test Element User Definable Parts of the General Setup Tab Expected Results Options for User Input Add or Delete Limits Pop up Menu Custom Setup for Radiographic Reproducibility Test Element Measurement Settings in Custom Setup Custom Setup Window for MQSA Test Element Pant Report DIR a KERON EAEE KENEEN EENAA ERENER DS D D DS DS DS DS DS DS DS D Ansur TNT 12000 Users Manual yi About This Manual Ansur Software Ansur Plug ins TNT 12000 Plug In Additional References Software Updates Chapter 1 Introduction Terms and Abbreviations eese Ine eene nemen terre se seres eis 1 1 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual 1 2 Introduction 1 About This Manual About This Manual This Users Manual is designed to assist the reader in using the Ansur TNT 12000 Plug In with Ansur software The manual covers all features specific to the plug in Familiarity wi
8. Enhanced Host Controller 2834 i gt USB Root Hub Update Driver gt USB Root Hub Disable gt USB Root Hub EEE gt USB Root Hub USB Root Hub gt USE Root Hub Properties USB Root Hub Scan for hardware changes Getting Started Ansur Main Window Uninstalls the driver For the selected device Figure 2 8 Removing Vendor Class Driver gao08 bmp 6 A confirmation window appears as shown in Figure 2 9 Click OK to uninstall the Vendor Class Driver Confirm Device Removal oe THT 12000 Device Warning You are about to uninstall this device from your system Cancel gao09 bmp Figure 2 9 Removal Confirmation Ansur Main Window At startup Ansur displays the Main Application window shown in Figure 2 10 Test templates can be created and edited from this window Test Explorer The left pane of the Main Application window is called the Test Explorer Figure 2 10 It displays the installed plug ins available in Ansur 2 9 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Fluke Biomedical Ansur Template 1 amp File Edit View Test Tools Window Help a Eug ib Bag General tests E THT12000 X Ray Test Device Radiographic Test BB Radio Reproducibility Test BA Radio Accuracy Test BL Radio Linearity Test I Fluoroscopic Test FA Fluoro Accuracy Test FE Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate Mammographic Test MA Mammo kvp Accuracy Reprodt MB Breast Entrance Exposure AEC MB Mammo Radiation Ou
9. The New Hardware Wizard window appears as shown in Figure 2 1 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced option and click Next Found Mew Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps vou install software for TNT12000 Gadget If your hardware came with an installation CD I I pet a or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to da CO Install the software automatically Recommended gao01 bmp Figure 2 1 Found New Hardware Wizard Window 4 A window to choose the search and installation option appears as shown in Figure 2 2 Select Search for the best driver in these locations and Search removable media floppy CD ROM option 2 4 Getting Started Installing the TNT 12000 Plug In Found Mew Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Phan tage Sy Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boses below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM G AUSE driver vi CO Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option ta select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match Far your hardware Figure 2 2 Driver Search Window gao02 bmp Click Next Wh
10. Users Manual explains the Detector s capabilities and use Create and use Ansur test procedures with Ansur TNT 12000 test elements to incorporate the capabilities of a Detector into automated testing Users can customize tests to analyze specific performance requirements There are unique test elements for each of the tests and simulations typically run on the Detector 1 3 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Additional References In addition to this manual answers to questions using the Detector or PC may be found in the following sources e Fluke Biomedical TNT 12000 Users Manual e Fluke Biomedical Ansur Test Executive Users Manual e Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center Software Updates Updates for Ansur are published on the Fluke Biomedical website http www flukebiomedical com Terms and Abbreviations Table 1 1 lists terms and abbreviations used in this manual Table 1 1 Terms and Abbreviations Ansur is a software suite using plug ins to perform test and inspection procedures in conjunction with several Fluke Biomedical test instruments Plug In Add on software program that extends Ansur so that it can interface with a specific Fluke Biomedical test instrument to configure it for a specific test and to automatically collect the measured data if applicable Test Element An Ansur construct that encapsulates test configuration and results A test template is built of several test elements Test Guide A window
11. displayed by Ansur or any of its plug ins when a test element is being performed Test Record An Ansur file containing the results of a performed test template The test record can be printed as a test report Test Template An Ansur file containing a set of test elements that define how a particular DUT is to be tested A test template can also contain instructions on how to perform service preventive maintenance repair and other tasks on a DUT Chapter 2 Getting Started OLERE E UTE iOi MO TE Systemi Rege Wie DES auceeoccoe tur iioetton niania ii a idani Installing the TNT 12000 Plug In eee eerta tht nu ta no en enar a adu a inaanns Installing the TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver osooeoeeeeeeenennnenneneeeesessnnnn Entenne License RE a dia tute ea tM E Uninstalling the Plug Ii oi eoe toten iore Reto Quae Ra tentoed Dus Matra ts Uninstalling the TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver A s r E WINDOW M ji dodo EEE WSS CIM A E EE oies Pias ln Prel TENCE asstqasetu eite oe manne sten PemaT ed metn eM iactu tds Power SOLI DS eis ceuso ane este er ennemie ee ce nn eus Measurement SEINES eee es cmon cose nt aM ee 2 1 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual 2 2 Getting Started Introduction Introduction This chapter describes installation of the TNT 12000 Plug In and its use together with the Ansur Test Automation software and the Detector Note A Detector is not necessary to create test templates a
12. entered in the pass fail criteria If the measured exposure rate is greater than the maximum exposure rate than a fail will be indicated in the TEST GUIDE status bar To perform a Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate Test perform the following l Align the TNT 12000 Detector on the beam center with the long axis of the Detector perpendicular to the x ray tube axis refer to the TNT 12000 Users Manual for connection instructions 2 Click Start on the TEST GUIDE toolbar 3 Ifno detector is currently connected then Connection Procedure is initiated 4 Make an exposure The measurement data of each exposure will appear in the Test Results pane 5 Click Stop on the TEST GUIDE toolbar to retain the particular measurement data of the exposure Note Click Stop on the TEST GUIDE toolbar before the completion of the exposure to conclude the test If any of the waveform checkboxes are checked the desired waveform will be extracted from the TNT 12000 when the respective measured data is received Note Waveform checkboxes must be checked prior to making a measurement After an exposure is made next to a checked waveform box the exposure data are placed in the Test result pane and a waveform chart 1s created To view a graph of the Exposure click the graph tab located along the left side of the TEST GUIDE as shown in Figure 3 9 Mammography Tests 3 10 Mammography tests consists of five tests Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility Mammo H
13. fail criteria The results are displayed in the TEST GUIDE status bar To perform a Fluoro kVp Accuracy Test perform the following 1 Align the TNT 12000 Detector on the beam center with the long axis of the Detector perpendicular to the x ray tube axis refer to the TNT 12000 Users Manual for connection instructions 2 Click Start on the TEST GUIDE toolbar If no detector is currently connected then Connection Procedure is initiated 4 Make an exposure The measurement data of each exposure will appear in the Test 3 9 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Results pane 5 Click Stop on the TEST GUIDE toolbar to retain the particular measurement data of the exposure Note Click Stop on the TEST GUIDE toolbar before the completion of the exposure to conclude the test If any of the waveform checkboxes are checked the desired waveform will be extracted from the TNT 12000 when the respective measured data is received Note Waveform checkboxes must be checked prior to making a measurement After an exposure is made next to a checked waveform box the exposure data are placed in the Test result pane and a waveform chart 1s created To view a graph of the Exposure click the graph tab located along the left side of the TEST GUIDE as shown in Figure 3 9 Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate Test The Exposure Rate Test is used to record maximum exposure rates The measured exposure rate is compared with the maximum exposure rate that have been
14. xi Sound video and game controllers t System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers gao07 bmp Figure 2 7 Device Manager Window 5 Click the sign adjacent to Universal Serial Bus controllers A list of connected devices appears as shown in Figure 2 8 Right click TNT 12000 Device and select Uninstall Computer Management m File Action View Window Help eo OH eS 23 lt xa Computer Management Local i System Tools fil Event Viewer Shared Folders rs Local Users and Groups Performance Logs and Alerts Device Manager sy Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management de Services and Applications 2 EMMYS0570 9 Computer Disk drives E Display adapters 4 DVD CD ROM drives M Human Interface Devices IDE ATA ATAPI controllers ae Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Monitors BB Network adapters Y Ports COM amp LPT SB Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices E Universal Serial Bus controllers gt Intel R ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller 2830 gt Intel R ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller 2831 gt Intel R ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller 2832 gt Intel R ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller 2834 Intel R ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller 2835 Intel R ICH8 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 2836 Intel R ICH8 Family USB2
15. 5 after 10 28 2002 when the thickness of the phantom is varied over 2 6 cm and the kVp is varied over the range of those used clinically for those thicknesses The optical density in the center of the phantom image must not be less than 1 20 If these standards are not met seek service adjustment Alignment of chest wall edges of compression ACR MQSA If chest wall edge of compression paddle and film paddle is within the image receptor or projects beyond the chest wall edge of the image receptor by more than 1 of SID seek service correction Image Mode Tracking ACR The AEC system should be able to maintain constant film optical density to within 0 30 of the average over the phantom thicknesses and imaging modes tested ACR MQSA The AEC system must be capable of maintaining film optical density within 0 30 of the mean 0 15 after 10 28 2002 when the thickness of the phantom is varied over 2 6 cm and the kVp is varied over the range of those used clinically for those thicknesses The optical density in the center of the phantom image must not be less than 1 20 If these standards are not met seek service adjustment Overall AEC Performance Density Control Function Small Cassettes Small Cassettes Size cm Size of Small Cassettes Small Cassettes Film Emulsion Film Emulsion of Small Cassettes Large Cassettes Large Cassettes Size cm Enter the size of Large Cassettes Large Cassettes Film Emulsion E
16. 7 STEP COMPLETED PASSED Standards b FILTER NO 1 FILTER NO 2 FILTER NO 4 FILTER NO 5 FILTER NO 7 FILTER NO 8 FILTER NO FILTER NO FILTER NO Customize gao21 bmp Figure 3 8 Wake Up Detector Redo Exposure To redo the exposure with the TNT 12000 Plug In perform the following 1 Select the row in the Test results pane 2 Right click the selected row and a context menu appears on the screen 3 Select Redo Exposure 4 New exposure data fills in the selected row as shown in Figure 3 9 Note Redo Exposure is enabled in the menu only after completion of the test FLUKE BIOMEDICAL TEST GUIDE 241 KV Waveform Exposure 1 T NN M HH I HH fi AH a one D01 0 02 0 03 0 04 0 05 0 06 0 07 0 08 0 09 01 Import Waveform Exposure 1 45 KV 46 KV 44 KV 10 mA 100 mR sec 100 ms 3 4 mm Al Exposure 2 45 KV 46 KV 44 KV 10 mR 100 mR sec 3 4 mm Al Exposure 3 45 KV 46 KV 44 KV 10 mA 100 mR sec 3 4 mm Al Exposure 4 45 KV 46 KV 44 KV 10 mR 100 mR sec 3 4 mm Al Exposure 5 45 KV 45 KV 44 KV 10 mA 100 mR sec 3 4 mm Al w fy Selected standard User defined O Or O Os v os 2 Ra NE gao19 bmp Figure 3 9 Redo Exposure Screen 3 7 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Radiographic Tests The TNT 12000 Plug in allows testing of X Ray Device performance using a PC running the Ansur software At the conclusion of each test procedure Ansur collects the results of the tests to display or to store o
17. Detector distance IN Machine Settings Generator Voltage X Ray tube current The product of the x ray tube current mA and the x ray exposure time s Number of line indicates the number of exposure If checkbox is checked then Import Waveform corresponding waveform will get downloaded Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Radio Accuracy Test Table 4 5 lists the Radio Accuracy measurements and their descriptions and Table 4 6 lists the custom parameters for these measurements Table 4 5 Radio Accuracy Test Measurements Exposure In Pulses Exposure In Pulses Table 4 6 Radio Accuracy Test Custom Parameters Measurement units of inches or centimeters can be selected by clicking on either the SDD Units inches or centimeters option button in the SDD Source to Detector Distance Units box There are two options available for mAs determination mAs or user entered mA the exposure time When evaluating a generator with selectable mAs mAs can be Generator Setup selected by clicking the mAs button in the Generator Setup box When evaluating a generator with selectable mA and exposure time mA time can be selected by clicking the mA time button in the Generator Setup box SDD Value The Source to Detector distance Number of line indicates the number of exposure If checkbox is checked then Import Waveform l corresponding waveform will get downloaded Focal Spot Size can be selected either the Large or Small in Focal S
18. FLUKE Biomedical Ansur INT 12000 Plug In Users Manual August 2009 Rev 2 12 09 2009 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice All product names are trademarks of their respective companies Table of Contents Chapter Title 1 AOC TIO IN aT ADO Thurs A a S eio nsession ones mI totu M md ctas ID eas end ENS PSU SOR Eee a ee On Ans PIUSSUDS i ee EUM jr P E Addiionail Rel ronte E INE TT SON AL D DUIS 5255 1095553 5205950 5811595 0 039091 9 2 9995 1909999 19 9220 90999990999 9509 9 985 Terms aud ADDPOVIJIOPBSu sd ne Dee NUMINE ot 2 QUEUING SU ATU M OO E E E A AEE System Require Menis soc aee teretes dex yen vetus a aoa de ann Installing the TNT 12000 Plug In ettet re rae tona daa ea epu aha Ee aaa nace bete Installing the TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver osesoeeeeeeoenneeneseseseesnsnenn Entering License Key see nee eee Dub da Unlostalling the PERS pein ote 3e a Uninstalling the TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver Ansur Main WTDOON soepen ne Pew Edu n Vu die CK ost aa a SE FEP pO oaa edet Um dM dU Pa UUIUNIdUEUN UEM dUNIO MEE NUMNdE EUM REOS TSS A DA VS lS anco oneh E EE EE T E Ife Pur M NE Poussin Pre Te LS A aE Power SOLUS ne meer tenaient een cms eee Measurement Settings nm ssse en ae eine 3 TNT 12000 TESIS o oroxwesxxs x iux Ew dense nanas ae crane en Ansur Test GUldE RR TET Connection P
19. Size combo Focal Spot Size box for each e L Stm o mA X X Ray tube current 00000 tube current The product of the x ray tube current mA and the x ray exposure time s Fluoro kVp Accuracy Test Table 4 9 lists the Fluoro kVp Accuracy measurements and their descriptions and Table 4 10 lists the custom parameters for these measurements Table 4 9 Fluoro kVp Accuracy Test Measurements Table 4 10 Fluoro kVp Accuracy Test Custom Parameters Measurement units of inches or centimeters can be selected by clicking on either SDD Units the inches or centimeters option button in the SDD Source to Detector Distance Units box Focal Soot Size Focal Spot Size can be selected by clicking on either the Large or Small option p button in the Focal e Size box SDD Value Value The The Source to Detector distance to Detector distance Number of line indicates the number of exposure If checkbox is checked then Import Waveform ax tied es 1 waveform will get downloaded Machine Machine Settings Generator Voltage for each exposure 0 Generator Voltage for each exposure X Ray tube current for each exposure TNT 12000 Test Templates 4 Using TNT 12000 Test Elements Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate Test Table 4 11 lists the Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate measurements and their descriptions and Table 4 12 lists the custom parameters for these measurements Table 4 11 Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate Test Measurements M
20. T12000 Users Manual Table 3 2 Mammo MQSA Test Parameters cont Density Control Setting Enter the Density Control Setting Image Quality Evaluation ACR MQSA The largest 4 fibers 3 speck groups and 3 masses must be visible Background optical density must be at least 1 20 Corrective action must be taken before any further examinations are performed if the results of this test fail any MQSA regulations ACR The density difference should be at least 0 40 for a 4 mm thick acrylic disk Background optical density should be at least 1 40 and must be at least 1 20 If mAs change exceeds 15 if background density change exceeds 0 20 if density difference change exceeds 0 05 or if fiber speck group or mass score decreases by more than 0 5 the source of change should be identified and corrected AEC Detector Position Viewbox Luminance and Room llluminance ACR The illuminance on the viewbox surface or the illuminance seen by the observer should be 50 lux or less The mammography viewboxes should be capable of a luminance of 3000 cd m2 If these levels are not met corrective action should be taken 2 Click Pass or Fail or NA for each description in the Test Results pane 3 Click Next on the TEST GUIDE toolbar Chapter 4 INT 12000 Test Templates Title Page EALER O E LUTS OM CR T T em Creatine Test Templi ES eee HUE Leto eus Using TNT 12000 Test Elements Radio Reproducibility Test Radio Accuracy Test Rad
21. TO CS AUIS aso ive buta dera anA TargcL DIE oso ee ce MEI IHiER ISI Rs er ee ee ee eer eer errr re Wake Up TE Se C0 RE TE TT Redo BXDOSll no P MEUM E SrererrerrrT rer AGT ADO CSS P E Radio Reproducibility DeSt s0 ac acccasseaceensstieseasssacensessoesaesdateasdsdoiaaaedsorsoaeeaes Radio FC CU AG dil T OU Ansur TNT 12000 Users Manual Radio Lincarty WG a a do no een Fluoroscopy DOSE suonerie ee os ete ose ee oies PTUOIOJ VD Accuracy TSU esse ententes Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate Test INV MRI CO NEC Urbis E E FUN dn Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility Test Mamm o Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproducibility Average Glandular P MET m a Mammo Radiation Output Rate Test Mammo MOSA ET TNT 12000 Test Templates seuu rine ee CTO 11 NR M Creating Test TOrBHDI CS essin a A Using TNT 12000 Test Elements 22 0 22 2 s4 de0vssancausanencatneceneansenancavsadenesuseveeas Radio Reproducibility D G8eeenie iioi phis eia ir deste dod eaa erae aaa aa Radio Accuracy Tesi T Radio Linearity RE a ee ot Fluoro KV pAcouracy MES RR Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate Test Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility Test Mammo Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproducibility Average Glandular Doso ES NR m Mammo Radiation Output Rate Test Mimmo MOSA WE Printing a Test RepOl ee de d
22. Template highlights the test element and its properties In this illustration the highlighted element is the TNT 12000 Radio Reproducibility Test the first test step to be performed Fluke Biomedical Ansur Template 1 File Edit View Test Tools Window Help i um tox d General tests BB TNT12000 Radio Reproducibility Test E THT12000 X Ray Test Device Radiographic Test BR Radio Reproducibility Test BA Radio Accuracy Test BL Radio Linearity Test Fluoroscopic Test FA Fluoro Accuracy Test FE Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate Test Mammographic Test MA Mammo kp AccuracyReproducibility Test M General setup gt Apply when idi Expected results E Custom setup MB Breast Entrance Exposure AEC Reproducibility Averag MB Mammo Radiation Output Rate Test Name MQ Mammo Masa Test TNT12000 Radio Reproducibility Test Procedure AA BB BZU Asc Measures Radio Reproducibility lt Test elements Fluke Biomedical Ansur Version 2 8 1 DEMO E Hm 57097200 gao23 bmp Figure 4 1 Test Template with Selected Test Element In the middle of the Test Template window are located the following tabs to allow definition of the properties of the highlighted test element e General setup e Apply when e Expected results 4 3 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual e Custom setup Test element properties consist of multiple pages described below 2 Click the General setup tab A screen opens allowing entry of a name for the t
23. VL Mammo Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproducibility Average Glandular Dose Mammo Radiation Output Rate and Mammo MQSA tests TNT 12000 Tests 3 Mammography Tests Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility Test The kVp Accuracy Reproducibility is tested by making a series of exposures all with the same machine settings The Coefficient of Variation CV and error percentages are then calculated for kVp values The CV and the error percentages of the measured results are compared with the CV and the error percentages that have been entered as pass fail criteria and the results are displayed in the TEST GUIDE status bar Note The coefficient of variation is defined as the standard deviation divided by the average To perform a Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility test perform the following 1 Align the TNT 12000 Detector has to be aligned on the beam center with the long axis of the Detector perpendicular to the x ray tube axis refer to the TNT 12000 Users Manual for connection instructions 2 Click Start on the TEST GUIDE toolbar 3 Ifno detector is currently connected then Connection Procedure is initiated 4 Make an exposure The measurement data of each exposure will appear in the Test Results pane If any of the waveform checkboxes are checked the desired waveform will be extracted from the TNT 12000 when the respective measured data is received Note Waveform checkboxes must be checked prior to making a measurement After a
24. able Skip button Enable NA button Artifact Evaluation 18k24cm __ 24x300m MAG 18x24cm Target Fe CE CS Mo Focal Spot lage ES PS Smal o e Enter data for Collimation Assessment and Artifact Evaluation gao29 bmp Figure 4 7 Custom Setup Window for MQSA Test Element Table 4 19 Mammo MQSA Test Custom Parameters Printing a Test Report Ansur test reports can be printed in three different formats Summary Condensed and Detailed Table 4 20 lists the test report formats with a description Table 4 20 Test Report Formats pFoma ET O S Summary Prints only the front page containing DUT info and the overall status of the safety test This one pager report can be used as a simple pass or fail report Condensed Print the summary page as well as one line for every test element in the test record indicating whether the test element passed or failed Detailed Includes the summary page and all configuration data and test result data for each test element in the test record To print a test report perform the following 1 Click on File Print or click the Print E button on the main toolbar The Print report window shown in Figure 4 8 is displayed Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Print report Printer VDVSERVER HP LaserJet 4100 PCL 6 Printer setup Show preview Report type What to print Configuration Limits O Condensed Test results un Graphics Detailed Failed tests only
25. aximum Exposure Rate Test Mammography NES ER TR Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility Test Mammo Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproducibility Average Glandular Dose Test Mammo Radiation Output Rate Test Mammo MOSA T tease etes on 3 1 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual 3 2 TNT 12000 Tests 3 Ansur Test Guide Ansur Test Guide This manual includes tests unique to the plug in for the TNT 12000 X Ray Test Device For overall information on selecting and executing tests with Ansur software please refer to the latest version of the Ansur Executive User Manual When a test is executed with the TNT 12000 Plug In the TEST GUIDE window opens Use the TEST GUIDE to step through each element in the test procedure Figure 3 1 shows the TEST GUIDE for a Radio Reproducibility test The panes function as follows e Left pane displays either the default explanation or one entered when a custom template was created e Right pane provides Battery Status of connected Detector Target Filter and step by step directions for the test being performed e Test results pane the bottom pane that displays results of the test being run In this example the screen directs the setting of the kVp and mAs for the X Ray machine Press Start on the TEST GUIDE toolbar to begin the test FLUKE BIOMEDICAL TEST GUIDE fai TNT12000 Radio Reproducibility Test Measures Radio Reproducibility Detector n
26. easurement Description l The allowable exposure rate in the same units as the TNT 12000 is Maximum Exposure Rate configured for kVp Avg kVp Average kVp Max kVp Max Table 4 12 Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate Test Custom Parameters Measurement units of inches or centimetres can be selected by clicking on either SDD Units the inches or centimetres option button in the SDD Source to Detector Distance Units box Focal Spot Size can be selected by clicking on either the Large or Small option MA i EE button in the Focal Spot Size box SDD Value The Source to Detector distance Number of line indicates the number of exposure If checkbox is checked then Import Waveform corresponding waveform will get downloaded Machine Settings Generator Voltage for each exposure X Ray tube current for each exposure Phantom Thickness Enter Phantom Thickness for each exposure Enter Mode for each exposure Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility Test Table 4 13 lists the Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility measurements and their descriptions and Table 4 14 lists the custom parameters for these measurements Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Table 4 13 Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility Test Measurements Table 4 14 Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility Test Custom Parameters ocal Spot Size Focal Spot Size can be selected by clicking on either the Large or Small option P button in the Focal fre Size box Normal kVp Normal kVp Settings Mac
27. ed by making a series of exposures with specific machine settings The calculated error percentages of the measured results are compared with the error percentages that have been entered as pass fail criteria The results are displayed in the TEST GUIDE status bar To perform a Radio Accuracy Test perform the following l Align the TNT 12000 Detector on the beam center with the long axis of the Detector perpendicular to the x ray tube axis refer to the TNT 12000 Users Manual for connection instructions Click Start on the TEST GUIDE toolbar If no detector is currently connected then Connection Procedure is initiated Make an exposure The measurement data of each exposure will appear in the Test Results pane If any of the waveform checkboxes are checked the desired waveform will be extracted from the TNT 12000 when the respective measured data is received 3 8 TNT 12000 Tests 3 Fluoroscopy Test Note Waveform checkboxes must be checked prior to making a measurement After an exposure is made next to a checked waveform box the exposure data are placed in the Test results pane and a waveform chart is created To view a graph of the Exposure click the graph tab located along the left side of the TEST GUIDE as shown in Figure 3 9 Radio Linearity Test Linearity mA or mAs is evaluated by calculating the mR mAs uGy mAs at each mA or mAs station and calculating the linearity coefficient between consecutive mA or mAs station
28. ement delay is used to postpone the start of data analysis in order to skip over waveform anomalies such as overshoots or preheat effects that may occur at the beginning of an exposure A delay of 0 ms to 999 ms can be entered Include Delay Select this checkbox when the waveform anomalies such as leading edge overshoots are to be excluded for kV measurement but included in exposure time measurement Deselect this checkbox when waveform anomalies such as filament preheat pulses are to be excluded for kV and Exposure time measurement SDD Units Measurement units in inches or centimeters can be selected by clicking on either the inches or centimeters option button in the SDD Source to Detector Distance units box 4 Click OK to use the changed settings for making measurements and close the Preferences window 5 Click Cancel to discard the changes and close the preferences window Chapter 3 TNT 12000 Tests Title Page PASTE lest E T a DRM rtp RI aT dada ERA Connection PEFOSCOUIE te os eos 3 4 Bus Oli NN M 3 6 UL GIUSB un p B IS CdoJXDOSli e aetema tatem eM MM REA Rad oorp hiie POS te cs ee ee le 3 8 Radio Reproducibility T CS cc0 d ceccnsecceeonnsctecnsicesdamsteaseaasicesdawsteateensdvesaewsteasaeans ER R dio Accuracy Tesi PR TN 3 8 Pado Lacanin CS TR 3 9 TUT OE OSC Oy RSR eee a de 3 9 Fluoro edEeneaME NMENTIRNT 3 9 Fluoro M
29. est See Figure 4 2 In the space below the name enter the procedures and instructions to be followed when conducting the test M General setup B gt Apply when Mi Expected results E Custom setup Name TNT12000 Radio Reproducibility Test Procedure A BZU AG Measures Radio Reproducibility gao24 bmp Figure 4 2 User Definable Parts of the General Setup Tab 3 Click the Apply when tab to assign report levels standards and service events to test elements For more information about this feature see the Ansur Test Executive User Manual 4 Click the Expected results tab to view or change the measurement limits for tests as shown in Figure 4 3 Note The Expected results page is unavailable when test elements do not return measurement data M General setup B Apply when Mi Expected results E Custom setup Limit Hiqh Low Unit Operand Reference Measurement User defined kVp Ava 0 05 KEY 0 kVp Max 0 05 K4Y 0 kV PPV 0 05 x y Exposure 0 05 Y Exposure Rate 0 05 Exposure Time 0 05 Exposure In Pulses 0 05 HYL 0 05 gao25 bmp Figure 4 3 Expected Results Options for User Input 5 To add or delete limits right click one of the rows of the Expected results page and select from the pop up menu as shown in Figure 4 4 Limit Hiqh Low Unit Operand Reference Measurement User defined kVp Avg 0 05 kVp Max 0 05 kV PPV 0 05 Exposure 0 05 LE CE pe RN RN Exposure Ti
30. f each of the aluminum filters used to make an HVL exposure measurement Number of line indicates the number of exposure If checkbox is checked then Import Waveform corresponding waveform will get downloaded ne The product of the x ray tube current mA and the x ray exposure time s for each exposure Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Mammo Radiation Output Rate Test Table 4 17 lists the Mammo HVL measurements and their descriptions and Table 4 18 lists the custom parameters for these measurements Table 4 17 Mammo Radiation Output Rate Test Measurements Table 4 18 Mammo Radiation Output Rate Test Custom Parameters Anode Target Enter the Target Number of line indicates the number of exposure If checkbox is checked then Import Waveform RE mm EE waveform will get downloaded Enter the Source to image Enter the Source to image receptor distance in centimeters foreach exposure distance in centimeters for each exposure The product of the x ray tube current mA and the x ray exposure time s for each exposure TNT 12000 Test Templates Printing a Test Report Mammo MQSA Test Figure 4 7 shows the setup form for the MQSA Test Elements and Table 4 19 lists the test parameters for this test M General setup D Apply when E Custom setup Collimation Assessment Deviation between X ray field and light field Target Material Mo Moo o Colimator cm 18124 rp p SS Test Guide Settings v En
31. hine Machine Settings Generator Voltage 0 0000 Generator Voltage The product of the x ray tube current mA and the x ray exposure time s Number of line indicates the number of exposure If checkbox is checked then Import Waveform corresponding waveform will get downloaded Mammo Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproducibility Average Glandular Dose Test Table 4 15 lists the Mammo HVL measurements and their descriptions and Table 4 16 lists the custom parameters for these measurements Table 4 15 Mammo Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproductivity Average Glandular Dose Measurements CV Exposure The coefficients of variation of the Exposure The coefficients of variation of mAs The product of the x ray tube current CV mAs mA and the x ray exposure time s ACR MQSA If average glandular dose exceeds 300 mrad 3 mGy for 4 2 cm effective breast thickness seek service or technique adjustment Corrective action must be taken before further examinations are performed if the test results fail MQSA regulations kVp Average Average Glandular Dose TNT 12000 Test Templates 4 Using TNT 12000 Test Elements Table 4 15 Mammo Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproductivity Average Glandular Dose Measurements cont kVp Max kVp Max kV PPV kV PPV Table 4 16 Mammo Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproducibility Average Glandular Dose Test Custom Parameters Measured HVL mm Al Enter the thickness o
32. ile installing a warning message window appears as shown in Figure 2 3 This is normal Click Continue Anyway Hardware Installation AN The software you are installing For this hardware TNT 12000 Device has not passed Windows Logo testing to very its compatibility with Windows sF Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Aria Figure 2 3 Warning Screen gao03 bmp Wait while the wizard installs the USB driver and the dialog shown in Figure 2 4 appears Click Finish to complete the installation Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Found Mew Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for TNT 12000 Device Click Finish to close the wizard Cancel gao04 bmp Figure 2 4 Hardware Wizard Finish Window Entering License Key When using the plug in for the first time the user is prompted to enter a software license key provided by Fluke Biomedical at the time of purchase Note Test templates can be created without a license key by using the demonstration mode Demonstration mode allows many of the tasks described in this user manual Howe
33. me Exposure In Pulses HYL gao26 bmp Figure 4 4 Add or Delete Limits Pop up Menu 6 Click the Custom setup tab to view and define the parameters used in tests Test elements have unique custom setups for the capabilities they provide An example is shown in Figure 4 5 4 4 TNT 12000 Test Templates 4 Creating Test Templates The Custom Print option sets whether or not the operator can change the parameters printed on the report With this option checked the operator can change the parameters When unchecked the list of parameters defined by the template author appears on the report Selecting Override allows the user to change the custom print selection SDD Units SelectMode RapiD M inches Centimeters m s O mA Time Large Small Select Settings AUTO v 1 Machine Settings Dose Unit R v SDD Value kVp m s 26 80 10 Generator Setup Focal Spot Size eae A Test Guide Settings v Enable Skip button Enable NA button p Import Waveform C Exposure 1 C Exposure 2 Custom Print Override Select measurement settings and machine setting Click on to add exposure to list and click on x to remove exposure from list Select the checkbox of the exposure to download the corresponding waveform Figure 4 5 Custom Setup for Radiographic Reproducibility Test Element 7 lfdesired deselect uncheck either or both of the Test Guide Settings checkb
34. n a PC Radio Reproducibility Test Reproducibility is tested by making a series of exposures with the same machine settings The average and CV coefficient of variation are then calculated for all measured values The CV of the measured results are then compared with the CV that has been entered as pass fail criteria and the results are displayed in the TEST GUIDE status bar Note The coefficient of variation is defined as the standard deviation divided by the average To run a Radio Reproducibility test l Align the TNT 12000 Detector on the beam center with the long axis of the Detector perpendicular to the x ray tube axis refer to the TNT 12000 Users Manual for connection instructions Click Start on the TEST GUIDE toolbar If no detector is currently connected the Connection Procedure 1s initiated Make an exposure The measurement data of each exposure will appear in the Test Results pane If any of the waveform checkboxes are checked the desired waveform will be extracted from the TNT 12000 when the respective measured data is received Note Waveform checkboxes must be checked prior to making a measurement After an exposure is made next to a checked waveform box the exposure data are placed in the Test results pane and a waveform chart is created To view a graph of the Exposure click the graph tab located along the left side of the TEST GUIDE as shown in Figure 3 9 Radio Accuracy Test Accuracy is test
35. n exposure is made next to a checked waveform box the exposure data are placed in the Test result pane and a waveform chart 1s created To view a graph of the Exposure click the graph tab located along the left side of the TEST GUIDE as shown in Figure 3 9 Mammo Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproducibility Average Glandular Dose Test The Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproducibility Average Glandular Dose are tested by making a series of exposures all with the same machine settings The Energy Corrected Mean values Standard deviations SD Coefficient of variation CV Inverse square corrected skin exposure Dose conversion factor Computed average glandular dose mrad are then calculated for all measured values To perform a Mammo Breast entrance exposure and AEC reproducibility Average Glandular dose test perform the following 1 Align the TNT 12000 Detector on the beam center with the long axis of the Detector perpendicular to the x ray tube axis refer to the TNT 12000 Users Manual for connection instructions 2 Click Start on the TEST GUIDE toolbar 3 Ifno detector is currently connected then Connection Procedure is initiated 4 Make an exposure The measurement data of each exposure will appear in the Test Results pane If any of the waveform checkboxes are checked the desired waveform will be extracted from the TNT 12000 when the respective measured data is received Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Note
36. n the sleep mode and a Wake Up button is added to the tools option in Test Guide Shutdown Time Select the system shutdown time 10 min 99 min The Detector shuts down if there are no measurements for the set system shutdown time and the Detector Shutdown window appears as shown in Figure 2 14 Detector Shutdown gao14 bmp Figure 2 14 Detector Shut Down Window Press the On Off key of the Detector to restart the system Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Measurement Settings Table 2 1 lists the measurement settings for the TNT 12000 X Ray Device Table 2 1 Measurement Settings Options Deseription S Select R Roentgen or Gy Gray from the drop down list Dose Rate Units Select dose R or Gy per second minute hour or pulse from the drop down list Fluoro Type Select Fluoroscopic type CONT Continuous or PULSED from the drop down list Select ms milliseconds or Pulses from the drop down list YokV Select kV 0 96 75 96 80 96 or 90 from the drop down list If O is selected the detector measures radiographic exposure time from the moment x rays are detected by the detector until they are no longer detected If 75 9o 80 96 or 90 9o is selected the detector measures exposure time between the 75 96 80 or 90 points on the kV waveform For best results when selecting 75 96 80 96 or 90 make sure that the percentage of the kV waveforms peak kV is within the selected filter range Delay A measur
37. named Ansur TNT 12000 Plug in as shown in Figure 2 6 na Ansur TNT 12000 Plugin Size li 29MB Click here For support information Used rarely To remove this program From your computer click Remove gao06 bmp Figure 2 6 Removing TNT 12000 Plug In 3 With the entry highlighted click the Remove 4 When asked to verify the removal click Yes A dialog box with a progress bar displays while the TNT 12000 Plug In is being removed from the computer When the plug in is no longer listed in the Add or Remove Programs window it has been completely removed Uninstalling the TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver 1 Start the computer 2 Connect the Detector to the computer through Mini B to Type A USB cable and turn on the Detector Right click the My Computer icon and click on Manage 4 Select Device Manager on the left side of the window as shown in Figure 2 7 2 7 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual AE Action View Window Computer Management Local EMMY 50570 d System Tools X Computer Event Viewer S Disk drives Shared Folders E Display adapters Fs Local Users and Groups 4 DYD CD ROM drives Performance Logs and Alerts Ha Human Interface Devices 4 Device Manage IDE ATAJ ATAPI controllers Stora t Keyboards Removable Storage Xj Mice and other pointing devices Disk Defragmenter x Monitors Disk Management 84 Network adapters Ta Services and Applications a Ports COM amp LPT Processors
38. nd experiment with the functionality available in Ansur and the TNT 12000 Plug In However actual tests cannot be performed unless the Detector is connected to the computer System Requirements The following are recommended minimum requirements for installation Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows XP or Vista operating system Fluke Biomedical Ansur V2 8 3 or newer 50 MB of available hard drive for software Hard drive space from 100 k to several megabytes for result and template files Installing the TNT 12000 Plug In The TNT 12000 Plug In must be installed on the computer before the features described in this user manual can be implemented For information on obtaining the Ansur software and the TNT 12000 Plug In contact the local Fluke Biomedical representative or visit the Fluke Biomedical website http www flukebiomedical com Note Ansur version 2 8 3 or newer must be installed before the TNT 12000 Plug In can be installed and used Download the TNT 12000 Plug In from the Fluke Biomedical website and follow the steps below Note When downloading the TNT 12000 Plug In from the Fluke Biomedical web site it is possible to run the installation without first downloading Note When installing Ansur or any of its components plug ins on computers running Microsoft Vista it is important to perform the installation as the Administrator for that computer Otherwise the registry will not be properly updated and Ansur will not
39. nter the Film Emulsion of Large Cassettes Artifact Evaluation TNT 12000 Tests Mammography Tests Table 3 2 Mammo MQSA Test Parameters cont ACR The AEC system should be able to maintain constant film optical density to within 0 30 of the average over the phantom thicknesses and imaging modes tested ACR MQSA The AEC system must be capable of maintaining film optical density within 0 30 of the mean 0 15 after 10 28 2002 when the thickness of the phantom is varied over 2 6 cm and the kVp is varied over the range of those used clinically for those thicknesses The optical density in the center of the phantom image must not be less than 1 20 If these standards are not met seek service adjustment ACR Each step should result in a 12 to 1596 change in mAs or approximately a 0 15 change in film optical density If not seek service ACR MQSA If standard deviation of control cassette densities is less than 0 05 and density range exceeds 0 3 then corrective action is needed ACR MQSA If standard deviation of control cassette densities is less than 0 05 and density range exceeds 0 3 then corrective action is needed ACR MQSA If significant artifacts are visible contact the appropriate person maintaining or servicing the processor or X ray equipment Type of Attenuator Enter Type of Attenuator Attenuator Thickness Enter the Attenuator Thickness kVp Setting Enter the kVp Setting 3 Ansur TN
40. o AAA ER ne idus Fluoro kVp Accuracy PSE recente trees ele Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate Test Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility Test Mammo Breast Entrance Exposure and AEC Reproducibility Average CARE Dose TR Tm PEDE Mamm o Radiation Output Rate Test 4 14 4 15 4 15 4 3 4 3 4 6 4 7 4 9 4 10 4 11 4 11 Mammo MQSA Test 4 Printing a Test Report 4 4 1 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual 4 2 TNT 12000 Test Templates 4 Introduction Introduction This chapter introduces the template capabilities of the TNT 12000 Plug In and provides guidance for customizing test templates Detailed information on creating Ansur test templates can be found in the Ansur Test Executive User Manual Creating Test Templates Create modify and review test templates using the Ansur Main Application window as a template editor The TNT 12000 Plug In provides 12 test elements that are used to build new test procedures These are accessible in Test Explorer and are coded as follows e Light blue icon the Analyzer automatically provides test result data to Ansur as the test is completed e Yellow icon resultant data must be manually entered into Ansur by the user To build a test template perform the following beginning from the Main Application window l Draga test element from the Test Explorer left pane into the Test Template right pane as displayed in Figure 4 1 Clicking the test element in the Test
41. or Assistant description SID Enter the Source to image receptor distance in centimeters Deviation between X ray field and light field ACR MQSA If sum of left plus right edge deviations or anterior plus chest edge deviations exceeds 2 of SID seek service adjustment Alignment of chest wall edges of compression ACR MQSA If chest wall edge of compression paddle and film paddle is within the image receptor or projects beyond the chest wall edge of the image receptor by more than 1 of SID seek service correction X ray tube manufacturer Enter the X ray tube manufacturer name Evaluation of System Resolution ACR MQSA If limiting resolution with the bars parallel to the anode cathode axis is 13 line pairs mm or with the bars perpendicular to the anode cathode axis is 11 line pairs mm then a more detailed investigation of the reason should be made and corrective action should be taken MQSA Until October 28 2002 MQSA allows system resolution to also be evaluated by measuring focal spot dimensions See Section VII for performance criteria 3 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Table 3 2 Mammo MQSA Test Parameters cont Thickness kVp Tracking ACR The AEC system should be able to maintain constant film optical density to within 0 30 of the average over the phantom thicknesses and imaging modes tested ACR MQSA The AEC system must be capable of maintaining film optical density within 0 30 of the mean 0 1
42. osure In P Exposure In Pulses Pulses Table 4 8 Radio Linearity Test Custom Parameters Measurement units of inches or centimeters can be selected by clicking on either the SDD Units inches or centimeters option button in the SDD Source to Detector Distance Units box There are two options available for mAs determination mAs or user entered mA the exposure time When evaluating a generator with selectable mAs mAs can be Generator Setup selected by clicking the mAs button in the Generator Setup box When evaluating a generator with selectable mA and exposure time mA time can be selected by clicking the mA time button in the Generator Setup box SDD Value The Source to Detector distance Machine Settings Generator Voltage X Ray exposure time Number of line indicates the number of exposure If checkbox is checked then Import Waveform l corresponding waveform will get downloaded Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Table 4 8 Radio Linearity Test Custom Parameters cont Check the Adj checkboxes if the mA mAs stations are adjacent If the Adj checkbox is checked for a mA mAs station it is considered to be adjacent to the previous Adjacent station Also the pass fail criterion for adjacent stations is used If the Adj checkbox is not checked the pass fail criterion for non adjacent stations is used Note No checkbox for first exposure Focal Spot Size can be selected either the Large or Small in Focal Spot
43. ot connected 1 Set Machine kp to 80 KV Set Machine m s to 10 2 Click Start to begin the test 3 Take exposure Import Waveform Exposure Exposure Rate Exposure Time Exposure 1 Exposure 2 AVG T 4 Selected standard User defined Start 4 NA E Ski x a 2 Figure 3 1 Ansur Test Guide Window gao15 bmp Note The parameters not selected in the Expected Result tab will not be displayed To show the parameters of a test result right click on a test result line and then click on the Show All selection as shown in Figure 3 2 3 3 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual FLUKE BIOMEDICAL TEST GUIDE fa TNT12000 Radio Reproducibility Test Measures Radia Reproducibility E Detector not connected 1 Set SOD to 26 Inches Set F55 to Large Set Machine kip to 80 EM Set Machine m s to 10 2 Click Start to begin the test 3 Take exposure Import Waveform kp Avg kvp Max Exposure Exposure Time Exposure H MEP Exposure 2 Show All t O ws o gt User defined Figure 3 2 Ansur Test Guide Window with Menu Selection gao30 bmp Connection Procedure When Start is clicked the first time a scanning window appears as shown in Figure 3 3 Scanning Suggestions 1 Please turn on the detector 2 Bring the detector within range Figure 3 3 Scanning Window gao16 bmp Stop To stop scanning for detectors and close the window The Establish Connection
44. oxes to disable the Skip and NA button options The Test Guide Settings control whether certain test elements can be skipped altogether or marked as Not Applicable NA while the tests run The Skip and NA buttons shown below are enabled by default If a setting 1s enabled the corresponding Skip or NA button is available on the toolbar gao27 bmp x NA My Skip eur022 bmp 8 Set the operating mode and related settings in the Custom Setup tab as shown in Figure 4 6 Table 4 1 lists and describes the four operating modes for the TNT 12000 Select Made Select Settings MAMAE Dose Unit Time Unit Delay ou m C Include Delay gao28 bmp Figure 4 6 Measurement Settings in Custom Setup Table 4 1 Operating Modes Radio mode is used to make measurements on radiographic x ray machines Radio mode simultaneously measures kVp Average kVp Maximum Kv PPV Dose Average Dose Rate Exposure Time and HVL from a single radiographic exposure Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual Table 4 1 Operating Modes cont Mammo mode is used to make measurements on mammographic x ray generators Mammo mode simultaneously measures kVp Average kVp Maximum kV PPV Dose Average Dose Rate Exposure Time and HVL from a single mammographic exposure Fluoro mode is used to make measurements on fluoroscopic x ray generators Fluoro mode supports both Continuous fluoro and Pulsed fluoro measurements The TNT 12000 measures kVp Average
45. pot Size combo Focal Spot Size box for each exposure Pass Fail Criteria Select the criteria for Pass Fail Machine Settings Generator Voltage for each exposure X Ray tube current for each exposure msec X Ray exposure time for each exposure Vp mA mAs The product of the x ray tube current mA and the x ray exposure time s for each exposure TNT 12000 Test Templates 4 Using TNT 12000 Test Elements Radio Linearity Test Table 4 7 lists the Radio Linearity measurements and their descriptions and Table 4 8 lists the custom parameters for these measurements Table 4 7 Radio Linearity Test Measurements Measurement Description Linearity is evaluated by calculating the mR mAs uGy mAs at each mA or mAs station and calculating the linearity coefficient between consecutive mA or mAs CL Adjacent stations The CL coefficient of linearity is calculated by the formula X1 X2 X1 X2 where X1 and X2 are mR mAs values obtained at each of two consecutive adjacent mA or mAs stations Linearity mA or mAs is evaluated by calculating the mR mAs uGy mAs at each mA or mAs station and calculating the linearity coefficient between consecutive mA or mAs CL Non Adjacent stations The CL coefficient of linearity is calculated by the formula X1 X2 X1 X2 where X1 and X2 are mR mAs values obtained at each of two consecutive adjacent mA or mAs stations kVp Avg kVp Average Exposure Exposure Rate Exposure Time Exp
46. s Note The CL coefficient of linearity is calculated by the formula XI X2 X1 X2 where Xl and X2 are mR mAs values obtained at each of two consecutive mA or mAs stations 1 Align the TNT 12000 Detector on the beam center with the long axis of the Detector perpendicular to the x ray tube axis refer to the TNT 12000 Users Manual for connection instructions 2 Click Start on the TEST GUIDE toolbar If no detector is currently connected then Connection Procedure is initiated 4 Make an exposure The measurement data of each exposure will appear in the Test Results pane If any of the waveform checkboxes are checked the desired waveform will be extracted from the TNT 12000 when the respective measured data 1s received Note Waveform checkboxes must be checked prior to making a measurement After an exposure is made next to a checked waveform box the exposure data are placed in the Test result pane and a waveform chart is created To view a graph of the Exposure click the graph tab located along the left side of the TEST GUIDE as shown in Figure 3 9 Fluoroscopy Test Fluoroscopy Testing consist of three tests Fluoro kVp Accuracy Fluoro HVL and Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate tests Fluoro kVp Accuracy Test Accuracy is tested by making a series of exposures with specific machine settings The calculated error percentages of the measured results are compared with the error percentages that have been entered as pass
47. ted along the left side of the TEST GUIDE as shown in Figure 3 9 Mammo MQSA Test 3 12 The MQSA test is different from all other tests in that is does not require a Detector The user enters the data manually To perform a Mammo MQSA test perform the following Enter the appropriate data in each of the fields of the form shown in Figure 3 10 Use the parameter descriptions in Table 3 2 to better understand the information in each field of the form FLUKE BIOMEDICAL TEST GUIDE tel TNT12000 Mammo MQSA Test Mammo MOSA Enter the General Information 4 General Information u ite Technologist s Equipment RoomID Date 1 14 2009 X Ray Unit Manufacturer Model Processor Manufacturer Model Film Manufacturer Type Screen Manufacturer Type Selected standard User defined gao22 bmp Figure 3 10 Test Guide Window for the MQSA Test Element TNT 12000 Tests Mammography Tests Table 3 2 Mammo MQSA Test Parameters Mammography Phototimer Technique Chart Enter the Target Filter kVp amp Density for different size amp different type of breast Mammographic Unit Assembly Evaluation Select Pass Fail or Not Applicable for each description Evaluation of Site s Technologist QC Program Select Pass Fail or Not Applicable for each description Medical Physicist s QC Tests Performed by the Select Pass Fail or Not Applicable for each Trainee
48. th both Ansur software and Microsoft Windows and their features will help in the design and use of tests for the Ansur TNT 12000 Ansur Software Ansur Test Automation software is the foundation for all Fluke Biomedical test systems Ansur manages test procedures by allowing both manual and visual automated test sequences The software works hand in hand with Fluke Biomedical analyzers and simulators creating a seamless integration for e Visual inspections e Preventive maintenance e Work procedures e Performance tests e Safety tests Ansur Plug ins Ansur Test Executive software utilizes plug in modules that work with a wide array of Fluke Biomedical instruments The plug in module is a software interface that provides test elements to the Ansur Test Executive program This scheme allows the use of a similar user interface for all analyzers and simulators supported by Ansur With the purchase of a new Fluke Biomedical analyzer or simulator it is possible to update existing Ansur software by installing a new plug in Each plug in module allows users to work with the options and capabilities of the test instrument TNT 12000 Plug In The Ansur TNT 12000 Plug In provides remote access to the TNT 12000 X Ray Test Device referred to throughout this manual as the Detector In addition to the general test plug ins specialized plug ins address all test requirements for specific instruments Note The TNT 12000 X Ray Test Device
49. the Radio Reproducibility measurements and their descriptions Table 4 3 Radio Reproducibility Test Measurements Exposure Time Exposure Time Exposure In Pulses Exposure In Pulses Half Value Layer is calculated using the equation Tb In 2Ea Eo Ta In 2Eb Eo Ln Ea Eb Ta and Tb are the filter thickness just above and below the HVL Ta lt Tb Eo exposure w o filtration exposure Ea and Eb correspond to thickness Ta and Tb Ea gt Eb Since m is normally given in units of cm 1 the HVL is commonly expressed in units of cm Table 4 4 lists the custom parameters for the Radio Reproducibility measurements Table 4 4 Radio Reproducibility Test Custom Parameters Measurement units of inches or centimeters can be selected by clicking on either SDD Units the inches or centimeters option button in the SDD Source to Detector Distance Units box There are two options available for mAs determination mAs or user entered mA the exposure time When evaluating a generator with selectable mAs mAs can be Generator Setup selected by clicking the mAs button in the Generator Setup box When evaluating a generator with selectable mA and exposure time mA time can be selected by clicking the mA time button in the Generator Setup box Focal Spot Size Focal Spot Size can be selected by clicking on either the Large or Small option P button in the Focal orum ME Size box SDD Vale Value The The Source to Detector distance 000 to
50. tput Rate T MO Mammo MOSA Test lt Test elements Fluke Biomedical Ansur Version 2 8 1 wx DEMO Ex 3 09 2006 Figure 2 10 TNT 12000 Main Application Window gao10 bmp Look in the Test Explorer to verify that a plug in has loaded properly following installation If TNT 12000 X Ray Test Device appears in the list then the plug in was correctly loaded during startup Test Elements To expand the list and view the available plug in test elements in the Test Explorer window either click the plus symbol to the left of the plug in name or double click the name itself in this case TNT 12000 X Ray Test Device Expanding the plug in displays the list of test elements See Figure 2 11 General tests Em THT12000 X Ray Test Device EE Radiographic Test BB radio Reproducibility Test BH Radio Accuracy Test BL Radio Linearity Test EE Fluoroscopic Test FA Fluoro Accuracy Test FE Fluoro Maximum Exposure Fate Test Mammographic Test MA Mammo kvp Accuracy Reproducibility Test B Breast Entrance Exposure AEC Reproducibility amp Quverada MB Mammo Radiation Output Fate Test PO Mammo Masa Test gao11 bmp Figure 2 11 TNT 12000 Test Explorer Window Plug In Preferences The plug in preferences allow selection of default settings that best suit normal instrument use Defaults typically handle most performance testing requirements To change plug in preferences 1 Start the Ansur Test Executive program 2 10
51. une List of Tables Table Title l l Terms and Abbreviations ne xa ed Ra reta tasses a oise 2s MeasutettientSetllliD SE die ite edet ee nn ace en desee ted ettet aeta deut er ins 3 1 Establish Connection Controls sens dessein 3 2 Mammo MQSA Test Parameters ccscscccosscrcscossscccsssecsccsescccossscctonstcneoesseces dsl Operating Modes onec ted mi exiens SIDON E POS dei 4 5 4 2 Measurement Settings and Parameters 4 6 4 3 Radio Reproducibility Test Measurements sss 4 7 4 4 Radio Reproducibility Test Custom Parameters sss PES 4 5 Radio Accuracy Test Measurements emen 4 8 4 6 Radio Accuracy Test Custom Parameters 00000000000000000eeeeeenteenneenteteeesersressss 4 8 4 7 Radio Linearity Test Measurements ccccccccccccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 9 4 8 Radio Linearity Test Custom Parameters 4 9 4 9 Fluoro kVp Accuracy Test Measurements ccccccccccccccccceceececeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 10 Fluoro kVp Accuracy Test Custom Parameters ccceeesssenceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeens 4 11 Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate Test Measurements cccccececccecceeeeeeeeeeeees 4 12 Fluoro Maximum Exposure Rate Test Custom Parameters sssss 4 13 Mammo kVp Accuracy Reproducibility Test Measurements
52. ver a user may not save or print test results without licensing the plug in 1 Start Ansur by doing one of the following e Double click the Ansur icon on the desktop e From the Start menu select Start Programs Fluke Ansur Note The license key dialog box shown in Figure 2 5 appears at startup if a license key has not yet been entered for the plug in Ansur registration TNT12000 X Ray Test Device Please enter establishment name and license key For Ansur The registered establishment and corresponding license key will be specified on the license agreement provided with this product 5 Ede eal License key gao05 bmp Figure 2 5 Ansur Registration Screen License Key Getting Started Installing the TNT 12000 Plug In 2 Enter the Establishment name and the plug in License key If a license key is not available click the Demo button to start Ansur in demonstration mode Note Because the license key is derived from the establishment name both strings must match the license information provided by Fluke Biomedical This information is case sensitive and space sensitive If the establishment name has been entered in the past this field is already filled in 3 Click OK to start Ansur 4 Click Cancel to prevent the plug in from being loaded Uninstalling the Plug In To uninstall the TNT 12000 Plug In 1 Select Start Control Panel and double click Add or Remove Programs 2 Locate and select the entry
53. window see Figure 3 4 appears if the scanning for the Detectors finds more than one detector Establish Connection TNT 12000wD 2 3333 gj Cal Date 76 2007 DW Version 2 40 1 4 Cal Due Date 7 6 2008 Hw Version 10 10 10 Cancel Figure 3 4 Connection Window gao17 bmp Table 3 1 describes the controls in the connection window 3 4 TNT 12000 Tests 3 Ansur Test Guide Table 3 1 Establish Connection Controls TNT 12000WD 2 Drop down list for choosing the Detector The number in parenthesis indicates the number of available Detectors Establishes a connection to the chosen Detector Cancel Click to abort connecting to a detector and close the window The communication icons Zigbee 8 and or USB amp appear indicating the mode of communication through which the Detectors are connected Last calibrated date calibration due date software version and hardware version of the selected Detector is displayed in this window Note If there are no Detectors in the vicinity of if the Detectors are turned off the No Detector Found window appears See Figure 3 3 Mo Detector Found e No Detector Found 1 Please turn on the detector 2 Bring the detector within range gao18 bmp Figure 3 5 No Detector Found Window Detector measurement results appear in the Test Results pane as shown in Figure 3 6 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual FLUKE BIOMEDICAL TEST GUIDE 2 KV Waveform
54. work properly Open Windows Explorer and browse to the saved TNT 12000 Plug In installation program file usually named AnsurTNT12000Plug InVn n n msi where 7 7 7 is the plug in version number Double click the installation program The installation extracts the plug in elements and displays the Welcome dialog box Click Next to display the license agreement Select the checkbox for I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to display the default destination folder Choose one of the following options e Click Next to accept the default destination folder in which Ansur was installed 2 3 Ansur TNT12000 Users Manual e Click Change if Ansur has been installed in a different folder In this case the destination folder for the plug in is changed so that it resides in the same directory as the Ansur program Note If Ansur has been installed in a different destination folder from the default be sure to use the same folder for the TNT 12000 Plug In 6 Click Install to begin the installation A progress bar indicates the status of the plug in installation After a few minutes the installation concludes and the window displays the dialog box and the Finish button 7 Click Finish The plug in will load when Ansur is started Installing the TNT 12000 Vendor Class Driver 1 Start the computer 2 Connect the Detector to the computer through the USB cable Type A to Mini B and turn on the Detector 3
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