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Epic AZ

Detector Calibration
Procedure

9202-0183 Rev B

Sec 1: Introduction.......................1-1
Sec 2: Power Supply Adjust ........2-1
Sec 3: High Voltage Adjust .........3-1
Sec 4: Common Procedures........4-1
Sec 5: Autogain Calibration .........5-1
Sec 6: Spectrum Calibration ........6-1
Sec 7: Energy Calibration ............7-1
Sec 8: Linearity Calibration..........8-1
Sec 9: Uniformity Calibration .......9-1
Sec 10: COR Calib Forte .............10-1
Apx A: Accessing Motdiag .......... A-1
Apx B: Turning OFF Corrections B-1

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL


This manual describes the procedures for calibrating the Epic AZ Detectors of the Forte
Jetstream AZ Camera.

2 9202-0183 Revision B
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
SCOPE
This manual contains the information and procedures required to calibrate the Epic AZ
Detectors:
• Power Supply Adjustments (Section 2)
• High Voltage Adjustments (Section 3)
• Common Procedures (Section 4)
• Autogain Calibration (Section 5)
• Spectrum Calibration (Section 6)
• Energy Correction Calibration (section 7)
• Linearity Correction Calibration (Section 8)
• Uniformity Correction Calibration (Section 9)
• Center of Rotation Calibration, Forte (Section 10)
• Accessing Motdiag (Appendix A)
• Turning Off Correction Tables and FOV Detector Masks (Appendix B)
This manual applies to Epic AZ Detectors using Jetstream software.

FACTORY USE
Factory personnel will use these procedures when functionally testing new cameras.

FIELD SERVICE USE


Field Service personnel will use these procedures as needed:
• At installation.
• While performing periodic preventative maintenance.
• After performing some detector repairs.
• When the uniformity has drifted out of specification

SAFETY
Always wear your Radiation Exposure-Monitoring Film Badge (Thermoluminescence
Detector) when working at a site where radioactive sources are present.

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Section 1 Introduction

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL


• Source of Tc99m
• PMS Linearity Calibration mask 2199-3778 (only needed if linearity
calibration is required).

GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTE: All calibrations have been performed on the system before leaving the factory.
At installation, the system may function properly after only performing Autogain and
Uniformity calibrations.
When performing calibration on a new system or a system after replacing a
photomultiplier tube or AAE board, always perform the calibrations in the following
order:
1. Autogain
2. Spectrum calibration
3. Energy correction calibration
4. Linearity correction calibration
5. Uniformity correction calibration

DETECTOR CALIBRATION FILES


The system stores the detector calibration tables on the Camera Server (AXi) in this
directory: /opt/detector/data/cameradet[1/2]/normal.
tbstat.dat is located in /opt/detector/data/cameradet[1/2]
Table names, with numbers in the following format, identify the year, month, day, hour,
and minute that the table data was created:
tablename.yyyymmddhhmm
where tablename identifies the type of data table, as follows:
energy: Low count rate energy correction table
enghcr: High count rate energy correction table
xlinear: x direction linearity correction table
ylinear: y direction linearity correction table
[tablename]: Uniformity or other correction table; user-selected file name
To view Calibration tables as images (which is sometimes useful in diagnosing detector
problems), see Section 4 of the Jetstream AZ Imaging Diagnostics Manual
(9202-0200).

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Introduction Section 1

INSTALLATION, PM AND BOARD SWAPPING


Field Service engineers should use the following check lists during installation, during
preventive maintenance visits, and before and after swapping boards.

At Installation
1. Check all card cage fans and filters.
2. Check connections on all cables connecting to the PCBs in the detector rack.
3. Check and record power supply voltages according to the instructions in section 2.
4. Check and record high voltages according to the instructions in section 3.
5. Power the camera up for 24 hours before imaging.

6. Using the instructions in the operators manual acquire a baseline intrinsic flood1
with the following settings:
• Total Counts 15,000 K
• Flood Off
• Energy On
• Linearity On
7. Evaluate the flood images using the Uniformity Analysis application1 on the
Imaging Work Station, or the diagnostics menu on the Acquisition Terminals.

If baseline flood UFOV uniformity1 is less than 4.5%, perform a intrinsic QC


flood1 with the following settings:
• Total Counts 15,000 K
• Flood On
• Energy On
• Linearity On
If the QC flood UFOV uniformity1 is less than 2.5%, perform:

• COR (Center of Rotation)1 according to the instructions in section 10.


If baseline flood UFOV uniformity1 is worse than 4.5% or QC flood UFOV
uniformity is worse than 2.5%, perform:
• The procedures shown in the Detector Calibration Flow Chart on page
1-7

1. See Operator’s Manual

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Section 1 Introduction

Planned Maintenance (Semiannual)


1. Check all card cage fans and filters.
2. Check and record the power supply voltages according to the instructions in section 2

3. Acquire baseline intrinsic flood1 with the following setup:


• Total Counts 15,000 K
• Flood Off
• Energy and Linearity On
4. Evaluate the flood images using the Uniformity Analysis application1 on the
Imaging Work Station.

If baseline flood UFOV uniformity is less than 4.5%, do Intrinsic QC flood1:


• Total Counts 15,000 K
• Flood, Energy and Linearity On
If QC flood1 UFOV uniformity is less than 2.5%, do:

• COR (Center of Rotation)1


If baseline flood UFOV uniformity is worse than 4.5% or QC flood UFOV
uniformity is worse than 2.5%, do:
• The procedures in the Detector Calibration Flow Chart on page 1-7

Last Steps Before Swapping Boards


1. Check all card cage fans and filters.
2. Check the connectors on all cables connecting to the suspected PCB.
3. Check power supply voltages according to the instructions in sections 2 or 3.

After Swapping Boards


If replacing an AAE board:
• Do Autogain calibration according to the instructions in section 5
• Do Spectrum calibration according to the instructions in section 6
• Do Energy calibration according to the instructions in section 7
• Do Flood table (w/energy and linearity on and flood correction off)
according to the instructions in section 9
• View the tables using the instructions in the Jetstream AZ Diagnostics
manual2.

1. See Operator Manual


2. See Jetstream AZ Imaging Diagnostics Manual (9202-0200)

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Introduction Section 1

IMAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES


To trouble shoot uniformity, artifact and resolution imaging problems, perform the
following steps.

Poor uniformity (corrected)


Acquire a baseline intrinsic flood1 with the following setups:
• Total Counts 15,000 K
• Flood Off
• Energy On
• Linearity On
Evaluate the flood images using the Uniformity Analysis application1 on the
Imaging Work Station, or the diagnostics menu on the Acquisition Terminals.

If baseline flood UFOV uniformity is less than 4.5%, do Intrinsic QC flood1:


• Total Counts 15,000 K
• Flood On
• Energy On
• Linearity On
If QC flood UFOV uniformity is less than 2.5%, stop.
If baseline flood UFOV uniformity is greater than 4.5%
or QC flood UFOV uniformity is greater than 2.5%, do:
• The procedures indicated in the Detector Calibration Flow Chart on
page 1-7.

"Hole" in image (uncorrected)


Switch the PMT cable of the cold PMT with any other PMT cable to determine if
the cable or the PMT is faulty.
Swap AAE boards and see if the problem follows the board.

Digital artifacts (lines and/or patterns)


Run diagmeritage, AAE test and/or HV test.
Check the PhotoMultiplier cables.
Swap AAE boards and see if the problem follows the board.

1. See Operators Manual

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Section 1 Introduction

Poor spatial resolution and linearity


Run detreqs diagnostics program according to the instructions in the Jetstream
AZ Imaging Diagnostic Software Manual (9202-0200).
Repeat the Linearity calibration (as a last resort) according to the instructions in
section 8.

Poor multiple window spatial registration


Ensure the Ga-68 source is not too hot (100 microcuries is sufficient).
Run detreqs diagnostics program according to the instructions in the Jetstream
AZ Imaging Diagnostic Manual (9202-0200).
Replace AAE boards.

Poor energy resolution


Repeat the Energy calibration according to the instructions in section 7.

Poor count rate


Run detreqs diagnostics program according to the instructions in the Jetstream
AZ Imaging Diagnostic Manual (9202-0200).
Try count rate with flood set at "None".
Check the AAE boards.
See Jetstream AZ Imaging Diagnostics Manual 9202-0200.
See Operator’s Manual.

PM Tube and Crystal Replacement Procedures


After replacing a PM Tube, replacing a Crystal or re-greasing the head, perform a
complete Detector Calibration.
NOTE: After replacing a PM Tube, allow the tube to burn in for at least 24 hours
before performing Detector Calibration.

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Introduction Section 1

Acquire 15 Mcts
Intrinsic Baseline Flood
(flood off; energy/linearity on)

Is
UFOV Acquire 15 Mcts
Yes No Baseline Flood
Uniformity Redo Auto Gain Table
(flood off; energy/linearity on)
<4.5%

Is
Acquire 15 Mcts Yes UFOV
Intrinsic QC Flood Uniformity
(flood on; energy/linearity on) <4.5%

No
Is
Yes UFOV No
Uniformity Redo Spectrum Table
<2.5% Redo Energy Table

Acquire 15 Mcts
Intrinsic Baseline Flood
(flood off; energy/linearity on)

Is
Acquire 15 Mcts UFOV
Yes
Intrinsic QC Flood Uniformity
(flood on; energy/linearity on) <4.5%

No
Is
Yes UFOV No
Uniformity
Redo Linearity Table
<2.5%

Acquire 15 Mcts
Intrinsic Baseline Flood
(flood off; energy/linearity on)

Acquire 15 Mcts Is
Intrinsic QC Flood UFOV Investigate
Yes No
(flood on; energy/linearity on) Redo Flood Table Uniformity HW/SW
<4.5% problem

Is
No UFOV Yes
Uniformity Calibration Complete
<2.5%

Detector Calibration Flow Chart


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Section 1 Introduction

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SECTION 2
POWER SUPPLY ADJUSTMENTS
APPLICATION
Factory and Field Service personnel must check power supply voltages:
• Prior to acquiring correction tables as described in Sections 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 and
• as the first part of a general detector trouble shooting procedure.

EQUIPMENT
Equipment required in addition to the normal Field Service Tool Kit:
• Currently calibrated Digital Volt Meter

PROCEDURE
1. Remove the detector bonnet and the (card cage) cover.
2. Locate the connector plugged into
J2 on the mother board. J2

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Section 2 Power Supply Adjustments

3. Using the wires at the top of the connector plugged into Mother Board J2
connector as contact points measure the power supply voltage as described
below.
If you are unable to obtain any of the specified voltages by adjusting the pots
replace the low voltage power supply.
a. Connect the DVM ground
lead (black) to the J2-5 wire. 6 5 4 3 2 1
b. Connect the DVM active lead
(red) to the J2-4 wire. Mother Board Connector J2

The acceptable measurement range is +4.95 to +5.05 VDC.


If the voltage is not acceptable, use the +5V ANA pot to adjust the voltage
until the voltage measurement is acceptable.
Low Voltage Power Supply

-5V ANA
+5V DIG +5V ANA
Detector Rack 2160-5437

Location of Low voltage


Power
+3.3V
Supply Board

Low Voltage Power Supply Board (2160-5444)

c. Connect the DMV black lead to the J2-5 wire.


d. Connect the DMV red lead to the J2-6 wire.
The acceptable measurement range is -4.95 to -5.05 VDC.
If the voltage is not acceptable, use the -5V ANA pot to adjust the voltage
until the voltage measurement is acceptable.
e. Connect the DMV black lead to the J2-2 wire.
f. Connect the DMV red lead to the J2-1 wire.
The acceptable measurement range is +4.75 to +5.25 VDC.
If the voltage is not acceptable, use the + 5V DIG pot to adjust the voltage
until the voltage measurement is acceptable.

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Power Supply Adjustments Section 2

g. Connect the DMV black lead to the J2-2 wire.


h. Connect the DMV red lead to the J2-3 wire.
The acceptable measurement range is +3.13 to +3.47 VDC.
If the voltage is not acceptable, use the + 3.3V pot to adjust the voltage until
the voltage measurement is acceptable.
4. Record all voltages in the Planned Maintenance manual (9202-0168).

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Section 2 Power Supply Adjustments

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SECTION 3
HIGH VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION
ADJUSTMENTS
APPLICATION
The factory will perform this adjustment when bringing up new cameras.
Field Service Engineers will perform this adjustment at installation and as a last step
before swapping boards to solve a problem.
WARNING: Field Service engineers should not adjust the high voltage after
performing Autogain, Spectrum, Energy, Linearity and Flood Corrections unless
absolutely necessary; to do so will require redoing Autogain and all correction tables.

EQUIPMENT
Equipment required in addition to the normal Field Service Tool Kit:
• Currently calibrated Digital Volt Meter

PURPOSE
• Set the internal high voltage for the PM tubes.
• Check the resistive voltage divider circuitry on the High Voltage Distribution
Board (2159-5013).
• Check for shorts in the PM tubes and high voltage distribution cables 2159-
5176 and 2159-5177.
• Document high voltages for voltage drift detection.

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Section 3 High Voltage Distribution Adjustments

PROCEDURE
Measuring the Voltage Test Points
1. For the detector you are adjusting, remove the detector bonnet and place that
detector in a horizontal position with the crystal facing down.
2. Remove the High Voltage Distribution board cover.

High Voltage
Distribution Board Cover

3. Locate test point TP1 and


TP8(ground) on the High
Voltage Distribution
board.)
4. Using a currently
calibrated DVM, plug one TP 1
DVM lead into TP1 and
the other into TP8
(ground). Ensure
TP13
connectors remain seated TP8
and all LEDs are green. GRD

High Voltage Distribution Board Test Points

5. At the Jetstream Logon Screen on the acquisition terminal, use the drop down
menu on the Name field to select FSE.

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High Voltage Distribution Adjustments Section 3

6. Enter the password: adacsu


7. Click: Log On
8. In the upper left corner of the screen click on: Tools
9. From the tools menu select Diagnostic.
The Diagnostic menu will appear.
10. Click on the Detector tab.
The Detector Diagnostic screen will appear.
11. Click on either Det1 or Det2 depending on which detector you are attempting to
calibrate.
A UNIX window will appear.
To set the voltage, at the command prompt, type:
HilSetHV_volts 1000↵
12. Verify the voltage indicated on the DVM at TP 1 is 1000.
if the DVM does not indicate 1000, adjust the potentiometer until the DVM
indicates 1000.

High Voltage Potentiometer

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Section 3 High Voltage Distribution Adjustments

WARNING: Do not change the high voltage settings while making the
measurements below.
NOTE: The pins on JP1 on the High Voltage Distribution board.
A jumper will be in place at JP1 for Hamamatsu PMTs.
A jumper will not be in place at JP1 Photonis PMTs.
13. Move the DVM lead from TP 1 and insert it at each of the other 10 test points in
Table 3-1 and record the voltages measured at each test point in the table below
(Field Service) or on QA forms (factory).

Test Actual Actual


Photonis Hamamatsu Tolerance
Point Head #1 Head #2

TP1 1000 1000 ±1


TP2 846 833 ±5
TP3 692 667 ±5
TP4 538 500 ±5
TP5 385 333 ±5
TP6 154 167 ±5
TP8 0 0 ±1
(GND)
TP9 308 250 ±5
TP10 461 417 ±5
TP11 615 583 ±5
TP12 769 750 ±5
TP13 923 917 ±5

NOTE: If the actual voltages differ from the voltage specifications in the table
by more than the specified tolerance, see the Corrective Action information at
the end of this section.
14. Type Reboot ↵.
The Detector will take several minutes to reboot.
15. Repeat steps 1 through step 14. to calibrate the other detector high voltage.
16. Mount the high voltage covers. Tighten until secure.
17. Mount the Detector Bonnets. Tighten until secure.

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High Voltage Distribution Adjustments Section 3

CORRECTIVE ACTION
If many test point voltages differ from the specified voltages by more than ±5 volts,
consider replacing the HV Distribution board.
If only one or two voltages are out of specification, do the following:
• while wearing rubber gloves, disconnect the 2159-5676 and 2159-5677 cables
one at a time from the High Voltage Distribution board. Touch the cable
connector to metal to discharge the cable.
• If the voltage problem persists, consider replacing the High Voltage
Distribution board,
• If the voltage problem disappears when one of the cables is disconnected, look
for a short in a PM Tube or a bad ribbon cable connection.
If the measured high voltage values vary by more than 0.5% over time, consider
replacing the High Voltage Distribution board.

High Voltage
Distribution Board
(2159-5013)
J5 J4

2159-5677 2159-5676

7 8 9 10 11

6 26 27 28 29 12

5 25 41 42 43 30 13

24 40 51 52 44 31

4 39 50 55 53 45 14

23 38 49 54 46 32

3 22 37 48 47 33 15

2 21 36 35 34 16

1 20 19 18 17

Top View of PM Tubes

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Section 3 High Voltage Distribution Adjustments

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SECTION 4
DETECTOR CALIBRATION COMMON
PROCEDURES
APPLICATION
Factory or Field Service personnel must perform these tasks prior to attempting to
calibrate the Detectors.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL


• Source(s) of Tc99m
• Philips Linearity Calibration mask 2199-3778 (Special order required. Only
needed if linearity calibration is required).

PURPOSE
This section provides instructions for procedures that are common to all of the
calibration table acquisition procedures. This sections provides instructions to:
• Stabilize the system under power.
• Logon to the acquisition terminal as an FSE.
• Select the Collimators to be used during calibration.
• Position the Detector(s).
• Position the flood source(s).
• Back up the correction tables.

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Section 4 Detector Calibration Common Procedures

BASIC SET UP
Stabilization
The detectors should be powered on for at least 24 hours before attempting calibration.
If the power is off for short time periods, the power should be restored for a comparable
time period before acquiring images. For example: if the power is off for four hours,
restore the power and wait at least four hours before acquiring images.

Logon to the Acquisition Terminal as an FSE


To get the correct set of features to calibrate the system you must log on as an FSE.
1. To bring up the Jetstream log on screen:
If the Jetstream software is running, from the main Jetstream image acquisition
terminal click on Log Off in the System Menu.
If the Jetstream software is not running, double click on the Jetstream icon on the
desktop.
The Jetstream image acquisition software logon screen will appear.
2. Select FSE from the User Name drop down menu.
3. Press the tab key.
4. Type in adacsu in the password area.
The main Jetstream screen will open.

Open the QA/Calibration Screen


1. From the Main screen on the acquisition station press the QA/Calibration tab.
The Quality Assurance Information page will appear.
2. To login into QA/Calibration:
NOTE: In the steps a and b below, you may type anything in the blanks to satisfy
the program requirement. However, you must enter something.
a. Type xxx in the Quality Assurance Name blank and press the tab key.
b. Type xxx in the Quality Assurance ID blank and press Enter.
The Quality Assurance Shortcuts page will appear.

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Detector Calibration Common Procedures Section 4

Select the Collimators


During Forte detector calibration, the crystal of the detector(s) being calibrated must be
uncollimated. The detector not being calibrated must have a collimator installed to
prevent physical damage to the crystal and protect the detector from excess radiation
during the linearity calibration.
To mount the correct collimator configuration on the Detectors:
1. From the MAIN screen of the Touch Screen, touch ALL PPMS.
The Pre programed Motion Screen will appear.
2. Touch Collimator Exchange.
The Collimator Exchanger will move to the exchange position.
3. Follow the instructions on the touch screen to install or remove collimators.
4. Once you have the proper collimator configuration, touch Cancel.
The Collimator Exchanger will move back to the side.

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Section 4 Detector Calibration Common Procedures

POSITIONING FOR FORTE DETECTOR CALIBRATIONS


These positioning procedures apply to Forte Only.

Position the Detectors


1. From the Main screen of the Touch Screen, touch ALL PPMS.
The Preprogramming Motion Screen will appear.
2. Touch Intrinsic QA.
The Intrinsic QA menu will appear.
3. Touch Intrinsic Det 1 or Intrinsic Det 2 depending on which Detector you are
calibrating.
4. A Warning message will appear:
Touch Continue.
5. A Information message will appear:
Touch Cancel.
The selected detector moves to the Intrinsic position (detector facing out toward
the source location).

Position the Source


1. Prepare the radionuclide source.
NOTE: In the next step, to center the source in the detector field of view you will
need to mount the source on a wall or elevate the source using a step ladder.
2. Position the source 8 feet away from the detector to be calibrated and centered on
the detector field of view.

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Detector Calibration Common Procedures Section 4

BACKING UP THE SYSTEM FILES


You must back up the detector calibration and gantry files each time you calibrate the
camera. Use the following procedure to back up the detector calibration and gantry
files after you have completed all the required procedures.
Log in to the Jetstream Software as described in Logon to the Acquisition Terminal
as an FSE on page 4-2.
NOTE: Backup is available for all user types.
1. From the main Jetstream screen Click on the Tools button.
1. From the Tools menu Click on the Diagnostic button.
2. Click left on the Server tab to display server options.
NOTE: In the next step always use a new CD-R disk. Due to a bug in the Sun
operating system, only the first track of the CD-RW data can be read
3. Insert a read-write CD-R into the CD-R/W drive.
4. Click left on the Backup Config button.
5. Login to the server using the acquisition window.
6. If prompted, enter the following information in the appropriate fields in the
acquisition window:
Host: camera
User name: atlas
Password: atlas
7. Click left on the Ok button.
The following message appears:
This script will backup the following files to CD: gantry and detector
calibration files, COR corrections, Protocols, Isotopes, Collimator types,
etc.1
Do you want to continue [y/n]:
8. Type: y and press Enter
9. The following message appears:
Insert a read/write CD-R disk.
Hit return when ready.

1.For a complete list, see the Forte User’s Manual

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Section 4 Detector Calibration Common Procedures

10. To start the backup,


press Enter
The following files are backed up:
• (all detection calibrations)
• /opt/detector/data
• /opt/gantry/etc/*.local
• ~atlas/data/Facility.<Facilityname>
• system_config (all files)
• COR files in ~atlas/data/calibration/correction
• ~atlas/tic/adatic.config
When the backup is complete, the following message appears:
Done
11. Remove the CD-R from the CD-R/W drive and store it in a safe location.
12. Close the CD-R/W drawer.
See Section 1 for a list of the detector calibration file names.

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SECTION 5
AUTOGAIN CALIBRATION
APPLICATION
Both factory and Field Service personnel must perform this procedure before acquiring
other tables when bringing up a new or repaired system.
Field Service Engineers should perform this procedure:
• on a system in which uniformity has drifted out of specification.
• before acquiring any new tables including flood tables.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL


• 350 - 500 µCi source of Tc99m

PURPOSE
Acquiring an Autogain Table always updates the gain settings on the Analog
Acquisition Electronics (AAE) board.
If you delete the tbstat.dat file (system gain table) as described on the next page, before
acquiring an Autogain Table, the system will perform an initial gain setting calibration.
If the tbstat.dat file is not deleted, the system will start the calibration using the current
gain values in the tbstat.dat file.
NOTE: In this document, the term, Initial Autogain Table will refer to a table that was
acquired after deleting the tbstat.dat file.

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Section 5 Autogain Calibration

AUTOGAIN CALIBRATION
1. Remove collimator(s) from the Detector(s) you are calibrating as Section 4
describes. If calibrating only one Detector, leave a collimator on the other
Detector.
2. If you are only updating the Autogain Table (i.e. if you are not calibrating a new
or repaired system), skip to step 4.
3. If you are calibrating a new or repaired system (i.e. a system with a new
photomultiplier tube or AAE board), delete the old Autogain table by doing these
steps:
a. To open a Windows command prompt:
i. At the acquisition terminal, click on the start menu.
ii. From the start menu, select: Programs/Accessories/Command Prompt.
A DOS window will open.
b. Type: telnet camera↵
c. Type: atlas↵ for user name and atlas↵ for password
d. Type: cd /opt/detector/data/cameradetX↵ where X is the number (1 or 2) of
the detector being calibrated.
e. Type: rm tbstat.dat↵ and press y to accept
This will remove the tbstat.det file and force the Autogain program to acquire
an Initial Autogain Table.
f. Type: telnetcameradetX↵ where X is the number (1 or 2) of the detector
being calibrated.
g. Type: reboot ↵
The detector will reboot. Rebooting may take about 3 to 4 minutes.
h. After the reboot, type: logout↵
4. Prepare and position the 350 - 500 µCi source(s) of Tc99m point source as
Section 4 describes.
5. When calibrating a Detector use a lead pig to reduce backscatter.
NOTE: Autogain will not run if the input count rate exceeds 180 kcps. If the
count rate exceeds 180 kcps, you must reduce the activity in the vial.
6. Position the Detector(s) as Section 4 describes.
7. From the Main screen on the acquisition station press the QA/Calibration tab.
The Quality Assurance Information page will appear.

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8. To login into QA/Calibration:


NOTE: In the steps a and b below, you may type anything in the blanks to satisfy
the program requirement. However, you must enter something.
a. Type xxx in the Quality Assurance Name blank and press the tab key.
b. Type xxx in the Quality Assurance ID blank and press Enter.
The Quality Assurance Shortcuts page will appear.
9. Click on the Autogain Cal button.
10. From the drop down Detector menu, select the detector to be calibrated.
NOTE: While performing the next step do not interrupt the Autogain process
except as indicated in the Corrective Action section on page 5-4.
11. Click on the Proceed button.
The Pscope/Spectrum window will open.
12. Click the Start button.
Autogain calibration takes approximately 20 minutes.
When table acquisition is complete, the percentage indicator will display 100%
and the display will return to the Quality Assurance Protocol Information screen.
13. To calibrate the other Detector, return to Step 1 and repeat the calibration
procedure.

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Section 5 Autogain Calibration

Corrective Action
1. Do not abort Autogain until you are sure that it is failing (If Autogain fails to
complete in 30 minutes the process has failed).
2. The Autogain software rewrites the tbstat.dat gain files several times during the
procedure. If you abort Autogain for any reason, it will leave behind tbstat.dat
files; the gain values in those files will produce poor detector operation. Delete
the tbstat.dat files before attempting Autogain calibration again.
3. If you are observing the P-scope screen, the best indicator that Autogain is
having problems is the percentage complete. The percentage complete should
increment in a uniform consistent manner. If the percentage complete increments
sporadically, does not increment or stalls there may be a problem. Dark holes in
the display would also indicate a problem.
4. To monitor messages during Autogain calibration you must run mesgread on the
Ultra Axi. The messages displayed when monitoring Autogain provide a lot of
detail about the progress of Autogain. The count rate and PMT counts are
constantly updated. The count rate must be between the specified minimum (10K
by default) and 180K counts.
5. If the minimum PMT counts remains at 0 or does not increment, a PMT is not
providing any signal. Between iterations, Autogain will report changing gains
and any troubles setting the gain on one or more PMT channels. These troubles
usually indicate that the PMT channel output has gone away or shifted widely
during the course of the Autogain. If these conditions occur, you will have to
abort Autogain.
6. If you detect Autogain problems, use spectrum from the Jetstream software to
observe the Tc 99m energy spectrum. Acquire a flood image to see if there are
one or more PMT channels that are either providing no signal (cold hole) or
providing too much signal (hot tube center, "star" artifact).
NOTE: Pre-Autogain images will typically look nonuniform.
6. If the software won’t converge, do the following:
a. Ensure the room is free of other radioactive materials, and that the room
temperature didn’t change during calibration.
b. If a single PM Tube and Pre-amp channel is preventing convergence, consider
replacing that PM Tube or the associated AAE card.
c. If multiple PM Tube and Pre-amp channels are preventing convergence, look
for problems in cabling or in the high voltage supply.

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d. View the maximum deviation by following the directions below.


i. From the Jetstream software Main Menu on the acquisition terminal, click
on Tools.
ii. Click on Diagnostic in the System block.
The Diagnostic menu will appear.
iii. Click on Server.
The Server menu will appear.
iv. Click on either Detreqs Det1 or Detreqs Det2 depending on which
detector you are attempting to calibrate.
The Detreqs window for the selected detector will appear.
v. To select Client, Type, type 1↵
The Client Type menu will appear.
vi. To select Control, type 1↵
vii.To select retrieve auto-gain parameters, type 8↵
viii.To select all, type 13↵
All detector autogain data will appear including the maximum deviation.
If the maximum deviation will not go below 0.02%, after several iterations,
increase the number of counts acquired per iteration from 1,000 to 2,000
using the directions below.
ix. To select Set Autogain Parameters, type 9↵
x. To select Number of Counts, type 1↵
xi. At the prompt type 2,000↵
xii.Repeat step step 12. of Autogain Calibration on page 5-3.

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SECTION 6
SPECTRUM CALIBRATION
APPLICATION
Both factory and Field Service personnel must perform this procedure before acquiring
other tables when bringing up a new or repaired system.
Field Service Engineers need to perform this procedure:
• When the spectrum file is corrupt.
• After acquiring an Initial Autogain Table.
• When you want to update a spectrum file using an isotope other than Tc99m.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL


• Source yielding 25,000 to 50,000 cps for each radionuclide the customer will
use (e.g. 350 to 500 µCi of Tc99m).

PURPOSE
This procedure calibrates the Spectrum display energy axis in KeV. When completed,
each energy peak for the isotope in front of the detector appears at the correct location.

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Section 6 Spectrum Calibration

SPECTRUM CALIBRATION
1. Remove the collimator(s) from the Detector(s) you are calibrating as Section 4
describes. If calibrating only one Detector at a time, leave a collimator on the
other Detector.
2. As described in Section 4, prepare and position the point source(s) of the
reference radionuclide yielding between 25 and 50 KCps (e.g. 350 to 500 µCi of
Tc99m).
3. When calibrating a Detector use a lead pig to reduce backscatter.
4. Position the Detector(s) as Section 4 describes.
5. If you are at a Quality Assurance Protocol Screen, click on the Quality Assurance
Information Tab, otherwise open the QA/Calibration screen as described in
Section 4.
The Quality Assurance Information screen will appear.
6. Click on the Spectrum Cal button.
The Spectrum Calibration screen will appear.
7. From the drop down Detector menu, select the detector to be calibrated.
8. From the drop down Isotope menu, select the Isotope used as source.
9. From the drop down Mode menu, select either New or Update.
• Selecting New will replace the data. When selecting New always use Tc99.
• Selecting Update allows you to add information for medium and high energy
single peak isotopes to the spectrum correction table.
NOTE: While performing the next step do not interrupt the Spectrum Calibration
process.
10. Click on the Proceed button.
The P-scope/Spectrum screen will open.
11. Click on the Start button.
Spectrum Calibration takes approximately 30 minutes.
When Spectrum Calibration is complete, the percentage indicator will display
100% and the display will return to the Quality Assurance Protocol Information
screen.
12. To calibrate the other Detector, return to Step 1 and repeat the calibration
procedure.
13. Repeat the Spectrum Calibration for other single peak isotopes if needed.

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CONCLUSION
In the Field, if you have completed all the required calibrations, make a back up copy
of the files according to the instructions for Backing Up the System files on page 4-9
of Section 4.

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Section 6 Spectrum Calibration

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SECTION 7
ENERGY CALIBRATION
APPLICATION
Both factory and Field Service personnel must perform this procedure when bringing
up a new or repaired system.
Field Service Engineers should perform this procedure on a system in which Energy
has drifted out of specification.
Acquiring this table takes about 15 minutes.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL


• 350 to 500 µCi source(s) of Tc99m

PURPOSE
Accurate Energy calibration is required to obtain optimum scatter rejection. This
assures the spatial resolution capabilities of the system are achieved thereby providing
high quality images.

PREREQUISITES
Before acquiring an Energy Table, you must acquire a new Autogain and Spectrum
Calibration.
If you have not already performed Autogain Calibration and Spectrum Calibration, see
sections 5 for Autogain Calibration and section 6 for Spectrum Calibration instructions.

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Section 7 Energy Calibration

Energy Correction Calibration Procedure


This procedure will acquire and store a Energy table.
1. Remove the collimator(s) from the Detector(s) you are calibrating as Section 4
describes. If calibrating only one Detector at a time, leave a collimator on the
other Detector.
2. Prepare and position the 350 to 500 µCi source(s) of Tc99m point source as
Section 4 describes.
3. Position the Detector(s) as Section 4 describes.
4. If you are at a Quality Assurance Protocol Screen, click on the Quality Assurance
Information Tab, otherwise open the QA/Calibration screen as described in
Section 4.
The Quality Assurance Information screen will appear.
5. Click on the Energy Cal button.
6. From the drop down Detector menu, select the Detector(s) to be calibrated.
NOTE: While performing the next step do not interrupt the Energy calibration
process.
7. To accept the Setup, click on the Proceed button.
The P-scope/Spectrum window will open.
8. Click the Start button.
Energy Calibration takes approximately 25 minutes.
When complete the percentage indicator will display 100% and the display will
return to the Quality Assurance Protocol Information screen.
When the Energy Calibration is complete, you may verify the calibration results
by viewing the Correction files using the instructions in the Jetstream AZ
Diagnostics Software Manual 9202-0200.
9. To calibrate the other Detector, return to Step 1 and repeat the calibration
procedure for the other Detector.

CONCLUSION
If you have completed all the required calibrations, make a back up copy of the files
according to the instructions for Backing Up the System files on page 4-9 of Section 4.

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SECTION 8
LINEARITY CORRECTION CALIBRATION
APPLICATION
Both factory and Field Service personnel must perform this procedure before acquiring
other tables when bringing up a new or repaired system.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL


• 20 mCi source(s) of Tc99m
• Detector Linearity Mask
(special order 2199-3778 which includes the 2199-3777 mask and a case)

PURPOSE
Linearity correction calibration is required to eliminate positional distortion for both
the X and Y coordinates over the field of view of the imaging system.

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Section 8 Linearity Correction Calibration

LINEARITY CALIBRATION
1. Remove the collimator from the Detector you are calibrating as described in
Section 4. Leave or mount a collimator on the other Detector.
2. Mount the Linearity Mask on the detector to be calibrated.
WARNING: Do not expose either detector to a 20MCi Source unless both detectors
are protected by either a collimator or a detector linearity mask. Before performing the
next step make sure both detectors have either a collimator or the linearity mask
installed.
3. Prepare and position a point source of 20 mCi source of Tc99m as described in
Section 4.
4. Position the Detector(s) as Section 4 describes.
5. If you are at a Quality Assurance Protocol Screen, click on the Quality Assurance
Information Tab, otherwise open the QA/Calibration screen as described in
Section 4.
The Quality Assurance Information screen will appear.
6. Click on the Linearity Cal button.
The Linearity Calibration screen will appear.
7. From the drop down Detector menu, select the detector to be calibrated.
8. Click on the Isotope Editor Icon
The Isotope Editor Screen will
appear..

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NOTE: The center line should center at the peak of the Isotope used as source
(i.e. 140 for Tc-99m). The window width should be 20%.
9. Examine the Isotope profile
(window width and center line). If
the window width or center line is
Center line
incorrect perform step 10 below,
otherwise go to step 11 below.
10. To adjust the center and range of the
isotope used: Width

a. Move the cursor over the center


line of the isotope profile.
The arrow will turn into a four
headed arrow head.
b. Click and drag the center line to
the correct center for the isotope
used.
c. Move the cursor over either
outside edge of the width.
The arrow will turn into a double
arrowhead.
d. Click and drag the outside edge
of the profile to the correct limits for the isotope used.
11. Click on Accept.
The Linearity Screen will appear again.

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Section 8 Linearity Correction Calibration

NOTE: While performing the next step do not interrupt the Linearity Calibration
process.
12. Click on the Proceed button.
The P-scope/Spectrum screen will open.
13. Click on the Start button
Linearity Calibration takes approximately 20 minutes.
When Linearity Calibration is complete, the percentage indicator will display
100% and the display will return to the Quality Assurance Protocol Information
screen.
When the Linearity Calibration is complete, you may verify the calibration
results by viewing the Correction files using the instructions in the Jetstream AZ
Diagnostics Software Manual 9202-0200.
WARNING: Before swapping the collimator and the Linearity Mask to calibrate
the other Detector, remove and store the source. Do not expose either detector to
a 20 mCi Source unless both detectors are protected by either a collimator or a
detector linearity mask.
14. To calibrate the other Detector, return to Step 1 and repeat the calibration
procedure for the other Detector.
15. Remove and properly store the source.
16. Remove the Linearity mask from the Detector.

CONCLUSION
If you have completed all the required calibrations, make a back up copy of the files
according to the instructions for Backing Up the System files on page 4-9 of Section 4.

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SECTION 9
UNIFORMITY CORRECTION CALIBRATION
APPLICATION
Both the factory and field will acquire a uniformity table after collecting a Linearity
table and when bringing up a new or repaired cameras.
In addition to the Tc99m uniformity table a uniformity correction table is required for
each radionuclide the customer will use. (e.g. In111, Ga67, Tl201).

MATERIAL REQUIRED
• Source yielding 25,000 to 50,000 cps for each radionuclide the customer will
use (e.g. 350 to 500 µCi of Tc99m).

PURPOSE
Acquiring a Uniformity table allows the system to correct for the relative non-
uniformities caused by the dead space between PM tubes, sensitivity variations in the
crystal and the edge packing artifacts at the edges of the PM tube array.

PREREQUISITES
Field Service Engineers working on a previously operating camera should keep these
guidelines in mind:
• Unless under severe time constraints, it is much better to acquire a new
Autogain Table a new Spectrum Table, a new Energy Table and probably a
new Linearity Table before acquiring a new Uniformity Table. Doing these
other tables first may allow you, at any time in the future, to quickly bring a
system back into spec by merely running a new Spectrum Calibration.
• If you acquire a Uniformity Table without first running new Autogain,
Spectrum Calibration and Energy Tables, you lose the future advantage of
being able to restore a system by just running a new Spectrum Calibration. In
fact, if you run Spectrum Calibration on a system in which you have acquired a
Uniformity Table without running the prerequisite Spectrum Calibration and
Energy Tables, you will probably degrade detector performance.

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Section 9 Uniformity Correction Calibration

Uniformity Correction Calibration Procedure


This procedure will acquire and store a uniformity table.
1. Remove the collimator(s) from the Detector(s) you are calibrating as Section 4
describes. If calibrating only one Detector at a time, leave a collimator on the
other Detector.
2. Prepare and position the point source(s) yielding 25,000 to 50,000 cps of the
radionuclide you are generating a uniformity table for (e.g. 350 to 500 µCi of
Tc99m) as Section 4 describes.
3. Position the Detector(s) as Section 4 describes.
4. If you are at a Quality Assurance Protocol Screen, click on the Quality Assurance
Information Tab, otherwise open the QA/Calibration screen as described in
Section 4.
The Quality Assurance Information screen will appear.
5. Click on the Uniformity Cal button.
6. From the drop down Detector menu, select the detector to be calibrated or select
both if calibrating both.
7. From the drop down Source menu, select the Isotope used as source.
8. Enter the number of millions of counts in the counts to acquire block.
9. Check or uncheck the Low Pass Filter block based on the number you entered in
the counts to acquire block.
If you entered 100 in the counts to acquire block check the low pass filter
block.
If you entered 400 in the counts to acquire block uncheck the low pass
filter block.
10. Click on the Isotope Editor icon.
The Isotope Editor will appear.

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NOTE: The center line should center at the peak of the Isotope used as source
(i.e. 140 for Tc-99m). The window width should be 20%.
11. Examine the Isotope profile
(window width and center line). If
the window width or center line is
Center line
incorrect perform step step 12.
below.
12. To adjust the center and range of
the isotope used: Width

a. Move the cursor over the center


line of the isotope profile.
The arrow will turn into a four
headed arrow head.
b. Click and drag the center line to
the correct center for the isotope
used.
c. Move the cursor over either
outside edge of the profile.
The arrow will turn into a double
arrowhead.
d. Click and drag the outside edge
of the profile to the correct limits for the isotope used.
e. In the Corrections block (lower right) set:
Energy on
Linearity on
Uniformity off
Detector Mask on
f. Click on Accept.
The Uniformity Screen will appear again.
NOTE: While performing the next step do not interrupt the Uniformity process.
13. Click on the Proceed button.
The P-scope/Spectrum window will open.
14. Click the Start button.
Uniformity Calibration takes approximately 60 minutes (100,000,000 counts).

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Section 9 Uniformity Correction Calibration

When Uniformity Calibration is complete, the percentage indicator will display


100% and the display will return to the Quality Assurance Protocol Information
screen.
When the Uniformity Calibration is complete, you may verify the calibration
results by viewing the Correction files using the instructions in the Jetstream AZ
Diagnostics Software Manual 9202-0200.
15. To calibrate the other Detector, return to Step 1 and repeat the calibration
procedure for the other Detector.
16. Repeat steps 1 through step 15. for each radionuclide the customer will use.

CONCLUSION
Correction table updating will occur automatically.
Back up the calibration files according to the instructions for Backing Up the System
files on page 4-9 of Section 4.

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SECTION 10
FORTE CENTER OF ROTATION CALIBRATION
APPLICATION
Both the factory and field will perform Center Of Rotation (COR) procedures.
Two COR procedures are available:
• COR QA
This is the QA test performed by the operators weekly. A COR QA test may be
performed by following the COR QA procedure in section 9 of the User
manual.
• COR Calibration.
This is a calibration performed on a new system (factory or new installation),
after mechanical or detector repairs or after a COR QA fails. A COR
Calibration may be performed by following the COR Calibration procedure
on page 10-3.
This procedure explains how to perform a COR Calibration using a single point source.

MATERIAL REQUIRED
• One (500 µCi of Tc99m) source
• Three point source holder (2160-5432)
• Three point source holder support (2160-2891)

PURPOSE
Performing a COR Calibration allows the FSE or Factory personnel to locate and
correct center of rotation errors in the system.

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Perform a COR scan


The flow chart below shows the sequence of COR scans, calibrations and alignment
procedures to detect and correct, linear and angular errors in the system.
Perform a COR QA procedure for both 90° and 180° according to the instructions in
Section 9 of the Forte User Manual.
If the COR QA is successful:
1. Move the point source to a different part of the field of view.
2. Repeat the COR QA to confirm the results. If the results are repeatable a COR
Calibration is not necessary.
If the COR QA procedure fails:
Perform the COR Calibration starting on page 10-3.

Pass
Start COR QA OK

Fail Pass

COR Calibration

Center of Rotation Flow Chart

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COR CALIBRATION
This procedure will acquire and store a Center of Rotation table.
1. Install collimators on both Detectors as described in section 4.
NOTE: This procedure uses a single point source and the three point source
holder. Only one of the tubes on the three point holder is used.
2. Prepare one 500 microCi Tc99m point source.
3. Using the three point source support (2160-2891), suspend the three point source
holder (2160-5432) off the end of the patient table within the field of view of the
Detectors.
4. Place the point source in one of the three point source tubes.
5. At the acquisition station, log on to the Jetstream system using the procedure in
Section 4.
6. Logon to the QA/Calibration screen as described in Section 4.
The Quality Assurance Information screen will appear.
7. Enter a name in the QA/CAL field.
8. Enter a number or name in the ID field.
9. Click on the PROCEED button.
10. Click on the COR 180 Cal button.
The Calibration Protocol Screen will appear.
11. Verify or enter the following settings.
• In the isotope block, from the drop down Detector 1 menu, select Tc-99m.
• In the Stop Criteria block, Time/Angle 10.
• In the SPECT block, Detector Relative Angle 180.
12. Click on the PROCEED button (lower right).
The detectors move to the relative 180° position and the table moves until the
point source holder is centered.
13. When the prompt appears click OK.
A warning message will appear:
Camera will move to start position.
14. Click: Continue

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15. Press the green start button.


The COR calibration will take about five minutes. When the process is complete
the progress line at the bottom of the screen will display 100% complete.
The calibration tables are stored in the directory /export/home/atlas/data/
Calibration/Corrections as two files, COR01180.date-time and COR02180.date-
time. When the files are imported into the COR Viewing Tool (see next section)
the COR and detector identifier are stripped off for the purposes of display.
Only one listing which refers to both detector files appears in the COR viewing
tool.
16. Click on the COR 90 Cal button.
The Calibration Protocol Screen will appear.
17. Verify or enter the following settings.
• In the isotope block, from the drop down Detector 1 menu, select Tc-99m.
• In the Stop Criteria block, Time/Angle 10.
• In the SPECT block, Detector Relative Angle 90.
18. Click on the PROCEED button (lower right).
19. When the prompt appears click OK.
A warning message will appear:
Camera will move to start position.
20. Click: Continue
21. Press the green start button.
The COR calibration will take about five minutes. When the process is complete
the progress line at the bottom of the screen will display 100% complete.
The calibration tables are stored in the directory /export/home/atlas/data/
Calibration/Corrections as two files, COR0190.date-time and COR0290.date-
time. When the files are imported into the COR Viewing Tool (see next section)
the COR and detector identifier are stripped off for the purposes of display.
Only one listing which refers to both detector files appears in the COR viewing
tool.

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TO EXAMINE THE DATA


1. Click the Diagnostic button.
The Diagnostic screen will appear.
2. Click the Gantry tab.
The Gantry options will appear.
3. Click on the COR Tool Button.
The JetStream COR Tool screen will appear.
4. Verify that a new file, labeled 180 date-time (current date and time of acquisition)
(or 90.date-time for a Relative 90° acquisition) appears at the top of the
Calibration Files list.
Any out of tolerance data will appear in red. Acceptable data will appear in
black.

Specs for Linear Errors


When examining a Calibration acquisition:
• The Mean X Error must not exceed 0 ± 6 mm.
• The X Error Range must be less than 8.00 mm.
• The Y Error Range must be less than 8.00 mm.
• Mean Y Difference must not exceed 6 mm.
When examining a QA acquisition:
• the Mean X Error must not exceed 0 ±1.00 mm.
• The X Error Range must be less than 3.00 mm.
• The Y Error Range must be less than 3.00 mm.
• The Mean Y Difference must not exceed ±1.00 mm.

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COR Angle Tool Screen showing Linear Errors

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APPENDIX A
ACCESSING MOTDIAG
PURPOSE
This procedure explains the steps to access motdiag from the Acquisition Terminal.
Use motdiag to:
• Monitor Gantry, Exchanger and Table sensors.
• Activate Gantry, Exchanger and Table motions.
• Diagnose system problems one step at a time.

ACCESSING MOTDIAG
To access Motdiag from the Acquisition Terminal, do these steps:
1. Press the CTRL key twice. This will switch the active session from the
Acquisition PC (Windows 2000) to the Gantry PC (Vx Works). To switch back to
the Acquisition PC, press CTRL key twice.
2. Press RETURN
3. At the GNT ->> prompt, type: motdiag
The Motdiag Servo Device screen will appear.
4. To enter the privileged mode, type: P
Privilege mode is set will display in red above the Forte + version number.
The top portion of the touch screen will blink red.
To exit Motdiag:
Type: E↵

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APPENDIX B
TURNING OFF CORRECTION TABLES AND
FIELD OF VIEW DETECTOR MASKS
PURPOSE
This procedure explains the steps to turn on and off Energy, Linearity and Uniformity
Correction Tables and Field of View Detector Masks when evaluating detector
performance.
To access the correction tables control panel:
1. At the Jetstream Logon Screen on the acquisition terminal, use the drop down
menu on the Name field to select FSE.
2. Enter the password: adacsu
3. Click: Log On
4. At the top of the screen click on QA/Calibration.
5. Enter a name in the Quality Assurance Name field (any name will work) and
enter an ID in the Quality Assurance ID field (any ID will work).
6. Press Enter or click Proceed.
7. Click on the Intrinsic Flood QA button.
The Intrinsic Flood QA screen will appear.
8. From the drop down Detector(s) menu under Detector/Imaging, select the
detector to be calibrated.
9. Click on the Isotope Editor Icon.

The Isotope Editor Screen will appear.


The Corrections field is located in the lower right hand corner of the Isotope
Editor screen.
CORRECTIONS

ENERGY LINEARITY UNIFORMITY DETECTOR MASK

The Corrections or Detector Mask can be turned on or off by clicking in the


check box to the left of function table title. If the box is checked the function is
on, if unchecked the function is off.
10. After making the desired changes click Accept
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