User Manual Quickcheck System Quickcheck T42031: and Docking Station T42031.1.100

User Manual
QUICKCHECK System
QUICKCHECKwebline T42031
firmware 1.7 or higher
and Docking Station T42031.1.100
Contents
Operation Manual 
Technical Manual 
Service Manual 
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General Information
General Information
 The product bears the CE-mark "CE-0124" in  PTW-Freiburg only considers itself responsible
accordance with the Council Directive for the safety, reliability, and performance of
93/42/EEC about Medical Devices and fulfills the product if the assembly, extension, read-
the essential requirements of Annex I of this justment, modification, or repair is carried out
directive. by PTW-Freiburg or by persons authorized by
The product is a class IIb device (MDD). PTW-Freiburg, and if the product is used in
compliance with the technical documentation.
 Electrical safety
The product fully complies with the require-  In case of any questions concerning the ser-
ments of the standard IEC 61010-1. vice, support, or warranty, please contact your
supplier.
 Electromagnetic immunity
The product fully complies with the require-  This manual is in conformity with the product
ments of the standard IEC 61326-1. specifications and all applicable safety stand-
ards that are valid as at the printing date. All
 The user manual is an integral part of the rights are reserved for devices, circuits, tech-
product. It should always be kept near the niques, software, and names as referred to in
product. Observance of the manual is a pre- the manual.
requisite for proper product performance and
correct operation.  PTW-Freiburg reserves the right to make mod-
ifications.
 Operator safety, specified measuring accura- Please contact PTW or your local representa-
cy, and interference-free operation can only be tive for the most current information concern-
guaranteed if original products and parts are ing the products of interest.
used. Furthermore, only the accessories listed
in this manual are approved by PTW-Freiburg  No part of the technical documentation may be
and only they or other accessories whose use reproduced without written permission from
has been expressly permitted by PTW- PTW-Freiburg.
Freiburg may be used in conjunction with the
product. Safe operation and proper product  PTW-Freiburg is a registered manufacturer
performance are not guaranteed if accessories according to the ElektroG (Elektro- und Elekt-
or consumables from other manufacturers are ronikgeräte-Gesetz).
used. Elektro-Altgeräte-Register (EAR) Registration
number DE15599992
 PTW-Freiburg cannot be held liable for dam-
age resulting from the use of accessories or  PTW-Freiburg works in strict accordance with
consumables from other manufacturers or a quality management system that is continu-
when the user ignores the instructions and in- ously updated according to the national and in-
formation given in this manual. ternational standards.
 The warranty period is 1 (one) year and begins

on the day of delivery.
It is unaffected by repairs covered by the war-
ranty regulations.
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PTW-FREIBURG
Physikalisch-Technische Werkstätten
Dr. Pychlau GmbH
Lörracher Str. 7
79115 FREIBURG
GERMANY
Tel.: +49 761 49055-0
Fax: +49 761 49055-70
info@ptw.de
www.ptw.de
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Information 2
Table of Contents 4
List of Illustrations 7
Intended Use 8
Safety Information 9
Operation Manual 15
1 Equipment Description 15
1.1 Features 15
1.2 QUICKCHECK Controls, Indicators and Interfaces 16
1.3 Docking Station 19
1.4 Status LEDs 21
1.5 Power Supply 22
2 Putting the Device into Service 23

2.1 Inserting Rechargeable Batteries 23
2.2 Switching QUICKCHECK On 24
3 Quick Start (Workflow) 26
4 Operation - The Basics 28

4.1 Window Types 28
4.2 Functions of Operating Controls 30
4.3 Changing Settings 32
5 Settings 35
5.1 General Notes 35
5.2 Settings for Measurements 36
5.3 Basic Device Settings 36
5.4 Miscellaneous Device Settings 37
6 Performing Measurements with QUICKCHECK 41

6.1 The Basics 41
6.2 Preparing a Measurement 41
6.3 Performing a Measurement 43
6.4 Displaying the Measurement Results 45
6.5 Normalizing Evaluation Values 46
6.6 Deleting and Repeating a Measurement 48
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7 Typical Workflow to Prepare the QUICKCHECK for Daily Use 49

7.1 Recommended Values for the First Setting of the Worklists in the Software WorklistGenerator 51
8 Error Messages and Problems 52

8.1 Error Messages 52
8.2 Checking the Measurement Results 55
8.3 Problems Operating QUICKCHECK 55
9 Using the Docking Station 56
10 Using the QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 and QUICKCHECK FFF

Compensator X10 59
Technical Manual 61
11 QUICKCHECK Inspection 61
11.1 Zero Measurement 61
11.2 System Test 61
12 Interfaces 64
12.1 General Information 64
12.2 Ethernet/LAN Interface 64
12.3 RS232 Interface 66
12.4 USB Interface 67
13 Calculations 68
13.1 General Calculations 68
13.2 Calculating Evaluation Values 69
14 Technical Specifications 75
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14.1 Data of QUICKCHECK T42031 and Docking Station T42031.1.100 75
14.2 Data of QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 T42031.1.310 and QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator
X10 T42031.1.320 78
14.3 Nominal Useful Ranges and Conditions for all Components 78
14.4 Schematic representation of the detector and absorber design 79
15 Accessories and Spare Parts 80
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Service Manual 81
16 Cleaning 81
17 Maintenance 82
18 NiMH Rechargeable Batteries 83

18.1 Recharging the NiMH Batteries 83
18.2 Replacing the Rechargeable NiMH-Batteries 84
19 Adapting the Power Supply T99047 85
20 Disposal of the Product 86
Literature 87
Appendix A: Demonstration Worklists 88
Appendix B: China Electronic Industry Standard Compliance 89
Index 91
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List of Illustrations
List of Illustrations
Figure 1: Definition of patient environment 13

Figure 2: QUICKCHECK, top view 16
Figure 3: QUICKCHECK, bottom view 17
Figure 4: QUICKCHECK, detector field on beam entrance side 18
Figure 5: QUICKCHECK, control panel with display 19
Figure 6: Docking station, top view 19
Figure 7: Docking station, bottom view 20
Figure 8: Inserting rechargeable NiMH batteries on the underside of the device 24
Figure 9: QUICKCHECK measurement window with measuring data 28
Figure 10: QUICKCHECK analysis window 29
Figure 11: QUICKCHECK menu window (example) 30
Figure 12: Entry window for adjustment of numeric values (Example: Date and time) 32
Figure 13: Entry window for adjustment of alphanumeric values (Example: name in network) 33
Figure 14: Entry window with option list (example: baud rate) 34
Figure 15: Setup menu 35
Figure 16: Measurements area of the setup menu 36
Figure 17: Setup menu – display of the normalization factors 36
Figure 18: System area of the setup menu 36
Figure 19: Miscellaneous area of the setup menu 37
Figure 20: Setup menu - configure interfaces 38
Figure 21: Installing QUICKCHECK in the holder T42031.1.200 (holder T42031.1.210 and T42031.1.220 similar) 42
Figure 22: Measurement window 43
Figure 23: Worklist selection window "Set Worklist" 43
Figure 24: Measurement window with the first task 43
Figure 25: Option list for the stop delay 44
Figure 26: Measurement window with performed task 44
Figure 27: Normalize menu 47
Figure 28: Prompt for normalization 47
Figure 29: Examples of a message windows 52
Figure 30: Docking station for locating on the floor or on a table 58
Figure 31: Docking station for wall mounting 58
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Figure 32: QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 at QUICKCHECK (view with QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X10
similar) 59
Figure 33: Result of the system test (example) 62
Figure 34: Designation of measuring chambers for dose measurement 68
Figure 35: Schematic representation of the detector and absorber design 79
Figure 36: Inserting rechargeable NiMH batteries on the underside of the device 85
Figure 37: Removing the adapter 85
Figure 38: Inserting the adapter 85
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Intended Use
Intended Use
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QUICKCHECK T42031 is a measuring device System components
powered by rechargeable batteries. It consists of a
detector block, electronic system and display. It is These are the components of the QUICK-
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used for quality assurance and constancy checks of CHECK measuring system:
medical accelerators used in radiation therapy.  measuring device QUICKCHECK
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The device measures the central axis dose (CAX),  power supply T99047
the flatness (of the field) or the wedge angle, the  WorklistGenerator software
symmetry and the radiation quality (a measure for
the photon and electron energy) and the irradiation  QUICKCHECK software
time. The measurements which are typically per-  USB cable L178101
formed on a daily basis are stored in the non-
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volatile memory of QUICKCHECK .
 patch cable L178083
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QUICKCHECK can be installed at the acceler-
ator head by means of a special holder
(QUICKCHECK holder T42031.1.2xx) or it can be
Accessories (optional):
placed on the treatment table.
 QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6
For LINACS with FFF applications (Flattening-Filter- T42031.1.310
Free-applications) the following compensators are
necessary:
T42031.1.320
 Docking Station T42031.1.100
 QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X10.
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Optionally, QUICKCHECK can be operated via
a separate Docking Station.
The software programs WorklistGenerator and

QUICKCHECK are included with the device.
The software WorklistGenerator is a software for
the creation and uploading/downloading of work-
lists.
The software QUICKCHECK is used to download
and display the measured values.
For further information, please refer to the User
Manuals for WorklistGenerator and QUICKCHECK
software.
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QUICKCHECK is used by medical physicists
and medical technologists.
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We will refer to QUICKCHECK as
QUICKCHECK in this document.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Safety Information

alert the user to potential hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to DANGER
avoid possible bodily injury or equipment
Operation in areas where an explosion hazard
damage.
may occur or in oxygen-enriched atmospheres.
All safety messages consist of the following com- Explosion Hazard!

ponents: The product is not suitable for operation in areas
– Safety alert symbol and signal word of risk where an explosion hazard may occur.
– Type of danger Explosion hazards may be caused by the use of
– Source of danger combustible anaesthetics, skin-cleansing agents
– Consequence and disinfectants.
– Measures to prevent hazard Furthermore the product is not suitable for appli-
cation in oxygen-enriched atmospheres. The
Signal Words atmosphere is considered to be oxygen-enriched
when more than 25 % of oxygen or nitrous oxide
DANGER is added to the ambient air.
Indicates an imminent hazard. If not avoided, the
hazard will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard. If not avoided, the hazard
can result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard. If not avoided, the
hazard could result in minor injury or product /
property damage.
NOTE
Provides useful information to assure that you
get the most from your equipment
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Safety Information
WARNING WARNING
Improper handling.  QUICKCHECK must only be powered via
Patient Hazard! power supply T99047.
The product is a medical electrical device and  The power supply T99047 complies with the
must only be handled by persons who are trained requirements of IEC 61140 for protection
in the use of such equipment and are capable of class II devices. It meets the requirements of
applying it properly. The operator must be trained the standard IEC 60950-1. The power supply
in the use of the device. must only be operated outside the patient en-
vironment. The power supply must not be
used to supply power to any other consumers.
WARNING  Extension cords must not be used.
Electricity is a source of risk, particularly when  All devices of a system must be connected to
the product is not in perfect operating condition the same electric circuit. Devices that are not
or when it is operated inappropriately. connected to the same circuit must be electri-
Shock Hazard! cally isolated.
Strictly observe the following warnings. Failure to Exclusion of operation in the patient envi-
do so may endanger the lives of the patient, the ronment: Neither the product nor any peripheral
user and other persons involved. devices may be operated in the patient environ-
ment (see Figure 1).
 Before using the product, the user must as-
certain that it is in correct working order and Exclusion of operation as device with patient
operating condition. contact: The device is not intended for use in
direct contact with the patient. Neither the device
 Before putting the device into operation, visu-
nor any peripheral device may have contact with
ally inspect all connection cables for signs of
the patient.
damage. Damaged cables and connectors
must be replaced immediately. Never touch the patient and open connectors of
the device at the same time.
 Devices on which moisture condensation has
developed as a result of temperature changes Exclusion of operation as controlling instru-
must not be switched on unless completely ment: The device is only designed for use as a
dry. measuring device. The device must not be used
to control radiodiagnostic equipment or radio-
 Liquids must not enter the product. If liquids
therapy units.
have entered the product, it must be thor-
oughly inspected before being used again.
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WARNING WARNING
Electricity is a source of risk, particularly when Magnetic and electrical fields are capable of in-
the product is not in perfect operating condition terfering with the proper performance of the de-
or when it is operated inappropriately. vice.
Shock Hazard! Equipment Failure!
Strictly observe the following warnings. Failure to  For this reason make sure that all external
do so may endanger the lives of the patient, the devices operated in the vicinity of the device
user and other persons involved. comply with the relevant EMC requirements.
Use of peripheral devices: Peripheral devices X-ray equipment, MRI devices and radio sys-
(PC, printer) may only be connected if they meet tems are possible sources of interference as
the requirements of IEC 60950-1. they may emit higher levels of electromagnet-
ic radiation. Keep the device away from these
 Devices may be connected to other devices
devices and verify its performance before use.
or to parts of systems only if it has been as-
certained that this connection does not impair  The customer or user of the device should
the safety of the patient, the operator or the assure that it is used in an electromagnetic
environment. environment as described in IEC 61326-1.
 If the device specifications do not contain

information as to connecting the device to
other equipment, you must consult the manu-
facturer of the other equipment or an expert
about the effects of the connection on the pa-
tient, the operator or the environment.
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WARNING WARNING
QUICKCHECK is capable of interfering with the Packaging material is a source of risk.
data transmission of other stations on the net- Suffocation Hazard!
work.
Dispose of the packaging material, observing the
Network Problem! applicable waste-control regulations. Keep the
Via the Ethernet interface, QUICKCHECK may packaging material out of children's reach.
be connected to data networks, only if these
networks do not determine the safety of the pa-
tient, the operator or other persons present, i.e., WARNING
only to class A networks as defined in Confusion of chemicals.
IEC 60601-1: 2005, Annex H.
Risk of Poisoning!
Only system administrators, who are capable of
Chemicals required for application or mainte-
understanding, assessing and controlling the risk
nance of the device, for instance, must under all
arising from the connection of QUICKCHECK to
circumstances be stored, prepared, and kept at
the data network, are authorized to establish the
hand in their specific containers. Failure to ob-
connection.
serve this instruction may result in severe conse-
It must also be ensured that any future risk re- quences.
sulting from changes to the data network (e.g.
connection of devices affecting the system safety
or changes to the network configuration, etc.) will WARNING
be understood, assessed and controlled.
Hazards originating from other system compo-
nents.
Patient Hazard! Equipment Damage!
Observe the safety information provided in the
user manuals of the system components and
corresponding software programs.
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CAUTION NOTE
Use of the product without observing the user Please observe the information given in the user
manual. manuals of all connected devices!
Bodily Injury! Equipment Damage!
Always use the product in compliance with the
NOTE
user manual. Otherwise the intended protection
can be reduced. Set up the device so that the operator has a
clear, unobstructed view of the control panel.
Handle the product with care to avoid equipment
damage.
NOTE
CAUTION Do not position the device so that it is difficult to
operate the disconnecting device.
Improper handling.
Risk of Injury! Equipment Damage!
When carrying QUICKCHECK, be sure to hold it
by its handle.
CAUTION
Operation under inadequate ambient conditions.
Equipment Damage!
Before connecting the device to the power line,
make sure that line voltage and frequency are
equivalent to the ratings indicated on the name-
plate of the power supply T99047.
Always observe the ambient conditions as indi-
cated in the "Technical Specifications".
Figure 1: Definition of patient environment
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Symbols on Product and Nameplate
Symbol Description
Please refer to the user manual!
Caution!
Please refer to the warning in the
user manual!
The product bears the CE-mark.
The device is only suitable for use

with direct current.
The device is equipped with electro-
static sensitive devices.
Please avoid touching.
Ethernet port
USB port
Serial port
Interface to docking station
Rechargeable battery
Manufacturer and date of manufac-

ture
Reference number
Serial number
Separate collection for electrical and

electronic equipment!
(refer also to section "Disposal of
the Product")
Labeling according to "Administra-
tion on the Control of the Pollution
caused by Electronic Information
Products (ACPEIP)" (China RoHS)
(refer also to Appendix)
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Operation Manual – Equipment Description
Operation Manual
1 Equipment Description
1.1 Features  RS232 port
 Ethernet/LAN interface
 13 vented ionization chambers for dose and
dose rate measurement  USB interface
 measurement of the irradiation time  communication and power via docking station
(option)
 measurement of temperature and atmospheric
pressure for automatic air density correction  engraved lines and crosshairs for alignment with
the laser systems
 constancy test of the following accelerator pa-
rameters:
CAUTION
– central axis dose,
– flatness of the field or Improper handling.
wedge angle Equipment Damage!
– symmetry and QUICKCHECK is a sensitive measuring device
– radiation quality that requires regular inspection and calibration.
 storage of measured values in non-volatile  Ensure that QUICKCHECK is inspected at
memory regular intervals as outlined in section 11.
 readout on graphic color display  Ensure that QUICKCHECK is serviced at
regular intervals as outlined in section 17.
 Autostart/Autostop
 Have QUICKCHECK calibrated every 2 years
 operation from rechargeable battery for approx. at minimum by a qualified calibration lab.
5 hours
 Auto shutoff
 Auto calendar
 2 user levels
 normal user:
allowed to perform measurements only
 administrator with password protection:
allowed to use all QUICKCHECK functions
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1.2 QUICKCHECK Controls, Indicators and Interfaces
2 3 4 5 6 7
Figure 2: QUICKCHECK, top view
Indicators and operating controls Symbol WARNING

and interfaces QUICKCHECK is capable of interfering with the
1 Detector field on beam entrance data transmission of other stations on the net-
side (refer to Figure 4) work.
Network Problem!
2 Control panel with display (refer to
Figure 5) Via the Ethernet interface, QUICKCHECK may
3 USB port
tient, the operator or other persons present, i.e.,
4 Ethernet port only to class A networks as defined in
IEC 60601-1: 2005, Annex H.
5 Interface to docking station Only system administrators, who are capable of
6 Serial port (RS232) the data network, are authorized to establish the
connection.
7 Engraved lines for alignment with
the laser systems It must also be ensured that any future risk re-
or changes to the network configuration, etc.) will
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1 2 1
3 4 5
Figure 3: QUICKCHECK, bottom view
1 Engraved lines for alignment with the laser sys-

tems
2 Nameplate
3 Connection for power supply T99047
4 Bore hole (2x) for QUICKCHECK holder
5 Compartment for rechargeable battery
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5
1
Figure 4: QUICKCHECK, detector field on beam entrance side
1 Detector area CAUTION

2 Electronics area Direct irradiation.
3 Measurement position on central axis Equipment Damage!
4 Markers for the field size and for alignment with Irradiate only the designated detector area
the light beam localizer (20 cm x 20 cm max.).
5 Crosshairs for alignment with the laser systems Do not irradiate other parts of the device be-
cause you might damage the electronic compo-
nents inside the device.
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Figure 5: QUICKCHECK, control panel with display
1 Status LEDs
2 Display
3 ON/OFF or Enter key
4 Cursor control keys
1.3 Docking Station
3
1
Figure 6: Docking station, top view
1 Interface to QUICKCHECK
2 Power LED
3 Bracket for floor or wall mounting (2x)
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3
4 5 6 7
Figure 7: Docking station, bottom view
1 Bore hole for stand 3 in case of wall mounting WARNING

(2x each stand)
QUICKCHECK is capable of interfering with the
2 Fastening screw for stand 2 (2x each stand) data transmission of other stations on the net-
3 Stand for locating on the floor/table or for wall work.
mounting (2x) Network Problem!
4 Serial port (RS232) Via the Ethernet interface, QUICKCHECK may
5 Connection for power supply T99047 be connected to data networks, only if these
6 Ethernet port networks do not determine the safety of the pa-
7 USB port tient, the operator or other persons present, i.e.,
only to class A networks as defined in
8 Nameplate
IEC 60601-1: 2005, Annex H.
Only system administrators who are capable of
connection.
It must also be ensured that any future risk re-
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1.4 Status LEDs 1.4.2 Docking Station Status LEDs
1.4.1 QUICKCHECK Status LEDs When the power supply T99047 is plugged into the
docking station and connected to mains power, the
For further information on the LEDs please refer to green "POWER" LED at the docking station will be
section 8 - Error Messages and Problems. illuminated (Figure 6, item 2).
"TOL" LED (red)
Function LED indication
No fault condition identified, no indication

values within tolerance ranges
Values outside tolerance rang- illuminated red
es
QUICKCHECK in fault condi- blinking red
tion
"BAT" LED (yellow)
sufficient capacity of the re- no indication

chargeable batteries
capacity of the rechargeable illuminated yel-
batteries < 10% low
batteries are charging blinking yellow
battery problem rapidly blinking
yellow
"RDY" LED (green)
QUICKCHECK ready for illuminated

measurement green
QUICKCHECK not ready for blinking green
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1.5 Power Supply
CAUTION
Improper handling.
Equipment Damage!
Do not operate QUICKCHECK with disposable
batteries. Use only the special rechargeable
NiMH batteries.
In the standard operating mode, QUICKCHECK has

to be powered from 4 rechargeable NiMH batteries
(battery operation).
During battery operation, the battery symbol can be

seen on the display, indicating the battery charge
level with the following status icons:
= discharged
= partially charged (in steps of 10%)
= fully charged
When the battery capacity drops below 10%, the

"BAT" LED will light up.
The power supply T99047 must be used to re-

charge the batteries. The power supply T99047 has
adapters for the different types of mains connect-
ors. Adapt the power supply to your type of con-
nector as described in section 19.
Due to their technology rechargeable NiMH batter-

ies show a limited durability. In order to avoid the
delivery of QUICKCHECK with overaged batteries,
brand-new batteries are enclosed to the device on
delivery. Before setup these new rechargeable bat-
teries have to be inserted into the QUICKCHECK
and have to be charged (refer to section 2.1).
For more information about charging batteries and

safe handling, please refer to section 18.
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2 Putting the Device into Service
2.1 Inserting Rechargeable CAUTION

Batteries Improper handling.
Equipment Damage!
DANGER
Improper handling of rechargeable batteries. batteries. Use only the special rechargeable
Explosion Hazard! NiMH batteries.
Do not throw the rechargeable batteries into a
fire.
Before putting QUICKCHECK into service, you
have to insert the rechargeable NiMH batteries in
the device and charge them.
WARNING
Improper handling of rechargeable batteries.  To do so, remove the lid from the battery com-
Bodily Injury! partment on the underside of the device
If electrolyte leaks from the battery, avoid contact (Figure 3, item 5).
with skin or clothes. Immediately clean skin or
clothes that have come in contact with electrolyte
 Insert the NiMH batteries into QUICKCHECK.
For the number and polarity of the rechargeable
with water. In case of eye contact, immediately
batteries, please refer to Figure 8.
rinse eyes with water and consult doctor.
Do not open rechargeable batteries.  Close the battery compartment.
 Connect QUICKCHECK to mains power via the

WARNING power supply T99047 and perform an initial
Improper handling of rechargeable batteries. charging of the rechargeable NiMH batteries for
Risk of Fire or Skin Burns! 8 hours. Overcharging rechargeable NiMH bat-
teries is not possible.
Never short-circuit the rechargeable batteries.
NOTE
CAUTION New rechargeable NiMH batteries will reach their
full capacity only after several charging and dis-
Improper handling of rechargeable batteries.
charging cycles.
Equipment Damage!
Do not open rechargeable batteries. Never ex-
pose rechargeable batteries to water. Store and  Now QUICKCHECK is ready for operation.
use the rechargeable batteries at the ambient
conditions (temperature, relative humidity) speci-
fied for the device.
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2.2 Switching QUICKCHECK

On
There are different ways of switching
QUICKCHECK on:
1. Direct connection to mains power via power

supply T99047
 Plug the power supply into the appropriate

socket (Figure 3, item 3) at QUICKCHECK.
 Connect the power supply to mains power.
 QUICKCHECK is automatically switched on.
Figure 8: Inserting rechargeable NiMH batteries

on the underside of the device 2. Connection to mains power with power sup-
ply T99047 via docking station
For more information about charging batteries and  Plug the power supply into the appropriate
safe handling, please refer to section 18. socket (Figure 7, item 5) at the docking station.
 Insert QUICKCHECK into the docking station.
3. With ON/OFF key and no connection to

mains power
 Briefly press the ON/OFF key (Figure 5, item 3).
 QUICKCHECK will be switched on.
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4. Switching on from the standby mode
 Disconnect the QUICKCHECK from the power

supply or remove the QUICKCHECK from the
docking station.
 When switched on, the device will display the

PTW logo and the firmware revision number for
a few seconds. Then you will see the measure-
ment window.
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Operation Manual – Quick Start (Workflow)
3 Quick Start (Workflow)
NOTE 3. Position QUICKCHECK on the treatment table

and align it by means of the laser systems.
Before you can start a regular measurement with
For FFF applications a compensator is neces-
the QUICKCHECK you have to define the work-
sary.
lists and tasks with the software WorklistGenera-
or
tor and to transfer them to the QUICKCHECK.
Install QUICKCHECK at the collimator of the ac-
Otherwise it is not possible to perform constancy
celerator.
checks with the QUICKCHECK. For information
on creating worklists and tasks with the software 4. Switch QUICKCHECK on.
WorklistGenerator please refer to the Worklist-
Generator user manual.  After warm-up, the device will automatically per-
form a zero measurement and the green LED is
blinking.
NOTE
For a demonstration trial seven worklists with 5. Wait for the zero measurement. During the zero
nine tasks each are included in QUICKCHECK. measurement the QUICKCHECK must not be ir-
Thus you can directly perform measurements radiated.
(item 5 to 10) in order to get familiar with the
device. 6. Select the worklist.
7. Set up the accelerator for the selected meas-

For comprehensive information on the settings in urement.
setup menu refer to section 5 and on measuring
refer to section 6. 8. Check the QUICKCHECK is ready for meas-
urement by means of the green LED "RDY".
1. Go to the setup menu and select all required blinking not ready for measurement
settings. illuminated ready for measurement
2. Upload the worklists from the WorklistGenerator 9. Start the irradiation.

software:
 QUICKCHECK will automatically start the
 Connect the device to the PC (via LAN, measurement.
RS232 or USB) (refer to section 12).
NOTE
 Transfer the worklists from the WorklistGen- The QUICKCHECK needs an irradiation time of
erator software to QUICKCHECK (refer to
at least 5 seconds.
WorklistGenerator User Manual).
In case of an irradiation time shorter than 5 sec-
onds no valid measurement will be performed.
 QUICKCHECK will detect the end of irradiation,

will automatically terminate the measurement
and will display the measurement results in the
measurement window.
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Operation Manual – Quick Start (Workflow)
10. Repeat steps 7 to 9 for all other measurement

tasks.
11. Repeat steps 5 to 10 for all other worklists.
12. For measurements on other accelerators, repeat

steps 3 to 10.
13. Download the measurement data to the

QUICKCHECK software for display:
 Connect the device to the PC (via LAN,

RS232 or USB) (refer to section 12).
 Transfer the measurement data from

QUICKCHECK to the QUICKCHECK soft-
ware (refer to QUICKCHECK User Manual).
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Operation Manual – Operation - The Basics
4 Operation - The Basics
4.1 Window Types

4.1.1 Measurement Window
1a 1b 1c 1d 1e
2 4
5a 6 5b 5c
Figure 9: QUICKCHECK measurement window with measuring data
1 Status line displaying the current conditions NOTE

a Date The temperature measured by QUICKCHECK is
b Time not the ambient temperature but the temperature
c Capacity of the rechargeable batteries inside the device. The temperature inside the
d Temperature device may be a few Kelvin higher than the am-
bient temperature.
e Atmospheric pressure
2 Accelerator settings required for the selected
measurement task
3 Message line for comments and messages
4 Measurement results (evaluation and measured
values) of the displayed task
5 Menu line
a Worklist selection
b Task selection
c Display of the analysis window
6 Current cursor position, identified with red trian-
gle
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4.1.2 Analysis Window
To display the analysis window, position the cursor

on More… in the menu line of the measurement
window and press the Enter key.
1a 1b 1c 1d 1e
2 4
5a 5b 5c 6 5d 5e
Figure 10: QUICKCHECK analysis window
1 Status line displaying the conditions during the 5 Menu line

measurement of the displayed task a Scrolling through the history of the stored
a Date measurements, obtained with the selected
b Time accelerator parameters
c Capacity of the rechargeable batteries b Deleting the displayed measurement, ob-

tained with the selected accelerator parame-
d Temperature
ters (only the measurements of the current
e Atmospheric pressure
calendar day can be deleted)
2 Accelerator settings that were required for the
c Normalizing the displayed measurement, ob-
displayed task tained with the selected accelerator parame-
3 Message line for comments and messages ters (only the measurements of the current
4 Results (evaluation and measured values) of the calendar day can be normalized)
displayed task d Displaying the setup menu
e Back to measurement window
6 Current cursor position, identified with red trian-
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4.1.3 Menu Window 4.2 Functions of Operating

Controls
To display a menu window, proceed as follows:
 Position the cursor on the appropriate entry in The operating controls available on QUICKCHECK
the menu line and press the Enter key (e.g. Set- are the cursor control keys and the ON/OFF or En-
up in the menu line of the analysis window). ter key (refer also to Figure 5).
 Position the cursor on the appropriate menu

item in the setup menu and press the Enter key 4.2.1 Cursor Control Keys
(e.g. Configure interfaces).
Cursor control keys ◀ and ▶:
1 2  used to move the cursor within the menu line
 used to position the cursor in the menu windows

to the menu line (e.g. on Exit)
Cursor control keys ▲ and ▼:

 used to scroll through the entries identified
with in the menu line of measurement and
analysis windows (e.g. the task)
 used to select a menu item in the menu windows
 to select a numerical value
4.2.2 Enter Key

3a
Enter key OK
Figure 11: QUICKCHECK menu window (example)
 to confirm the selected menu item
1 Menu items
2 Name of the menu window  to confirm a selected setting and switch to the
next entry box
3 Menu line
If the selected setting in the last entry box is
a Back to higher-level window confirmed the Save entry in the menu line will be
selected automatically.
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4.2.3 ON/OFF Key and Operating Modes Power Save Mode

 In the power save mode, the illumination of the
These are the operating modes of the device:
display is reduced. All other QUICKCHECK as-
semblies remain switched on.
OFF or Power Off Mode
 The power save mode is activated if
 The power off mode is available only when QUICKCHECK is not operated for 60 seconds.
QUICKCHECK is not connected to mains
power.
ON or Power On Mode
 All assemblies of the device are switched off in
 All assemblies are switched on. Normal operat-
the power off mode.
ing mode.
 The power off mode is activated if
 Press the ON-OFF key briefly to switch
QUICKCHECK is not operated for some time
QUICKCHECK from the standby or power save
(60 min) (Auto Shutoff) or if the ON/OFF key is
mode to the normal mode.
pressed for approx. 2 seconds.
Press the ON-OFF key or connect
QUICKCHECK to the power line to switch
NOTE
QUICKCHECK from the power off mode to the
During battery operation QUICKCHECK will normal mode.
switch to the power off mode if the rechargeable
batteries are depleted (auto power off).  The QUICKCHECK will be switched to the nor-
mal mode, if you disconnect the QUICKCHECK
from the power line or if you remove the
QUICKCHECK from the docking station.
Standby Mode
 The standby mode is available only when

QUICKCHECK is connected to mains power.
 In the standby mode, the backlighting of the

display is turned off and all keys except the
ON/OFF key are inactive. The database and in-
terfaces remain switched on, allowing data to be
exchanged via the interfaces.
 The standby mode is activated if QUICKCHECK

is not operated for some time (60 min) or if the
ON/OFF key is pressed for approx. 2 seconds.
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4.3 Changing Settings 4.3.2 Editing Numeric Values
4.3.1 General Notes  Select the menu item with the numeric value to
edit using the cursor control keys ▲ and ▼.
All editable QUICKCHECK values appear in blue
print. The user rights determine the scope of edita-  Confirm the selection with the Enter key.
ble values.
 An entry window as shown below will appear:
We distinguish between three kinds of values:
 numeric values
A numeric value may consist of multiple numeric
fields, i.e., date, time, IP address etc.
 alphanumeric values
 values from option lists
Figure 12: Entry window for adjustment of numeric

values
(Example: Date and time)
 Position the cursor on a digit to change using

the cursor control keys ◀ and ▶.
 Select the desired digit using the cursor control
keys ▲ and ▼.
 In the case of values that consist of multiple
fields, press the Enter key to advance to the
next field.
 To save the changed numeric value press the

Enter key to position the cursor in the menu line
on Save and confirm this selection with the En-
ter key.
 If you do not wish to save the new value position

the cursor in the menu line on Exit and confirm
with the Enter key. The previous value will be re-
tained.
 You will return to the previous window.
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4.3.3 Editing Alphanumeric Values  To delete the character on the left side of the
cursor select the Backspace entry in the menu
 Select the menu item with the alphanumeric line and confirm the selection with the Enter key.
value to edit using the cursor control keys ▲
and ▼ .  To toggle between capital and small letters
(CAPS function), select the Caps: … entry in the
 Confirm the selection with the Enter key. menu line and confirm the selection with the En-
ter key. The following options are available:
 CAPS: Abc function:
The character following a blank is shown in
capital letters and all other characters are
shown in small letters.
 CAPS: ABC function:

All following characters are shown in capital
letters.
 CAPS: abc function:

All following characters are shown in small
letters.
Figure 13: Entry window for adjustment of alpha-

 To save the changed alphanumeric value press
numeric values the Enter key to position the cursor in the menu
line on Save and confirm this selection with the
(Example: name in network)
Enter key.
 Move the cursor between entry box, keypad and
menu line using the cursor control keys ▲ and  If you do not wish to save the new value position
▼ .
 Move the cursor in the keypad rows or in the tained.
menu line to the desired entry using the cursor
control keys◀ and ▶ .
 To enter a character, select the desired charac-

ter on the keypad using the cursor control keys
and confirm the selection with the Enter key.
You can enter at most 30 characters.
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4.3.4 Editing Via Option Lists
 Select the menu item with the value to edit using

the cursor control keys ▲ and ▼.
 Confirm the selection with the Enter key.
Figure 14: Entry window with option list

(example: baud rate)
 Select the desired value in the option list using

the cursor control keys ▲ and ▼.
 To save the changed value press the Enter key
to position the cursor in the menu line on Save
and confirm this selection with the Enter key.
 If you do not wish to save the new value position

tained.
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Operation Manual – Settings
5 Settings
5.1 General Notes The setup main menu is divided into the following
areas:
The QUICKCHECK allows you to adjust certain
 Measurements:
device characteristics with the help of the setup
Settings for measuring and evaluation
menu. These settings are saved non-volatile in the
device, so they remain unchanged even after turn-  System:
ing the device off. Basic device settings
 Miscellaneous:
 In the analysis window (refer to Figure 10) posi- Miscellaneous device settings
tion the cursor in the menu line on Setup and
confirm the selection with the Enter key. When leaving the setup menu with Exit the changes
will be saved.
 The setup menu will be displayed:
Figure 15: Setup menu
Position the cursor to the desired menu item using

the cursor control keys▲ and▼ and activate the
selected item by pressing the Enter key.
NOTE
For changing individual values please refer to
section 4.3 – Changing settings.
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5.2 Settings for Measurements 5.3 Basic Device Settings
Figure 16: Measurements area of the setup menu Figure 18: System area of the setup menu
5.2.1 Displaying the Normalization Factors 5.3.1 Date and Time
 Activate the Show kNorm factors menu item. NOTE

Settings date and time is only possible when
rechargeable batteries are inserted in the device.
 Activate the Set system date / time menu item.
 Adjust the date and the time.
NOTE
The system needs the correct date and time for a
proper storage of the measurement results.
Figure 17: Setup menu – display of the normaliza-
tion factors
The current normalization factors for the worklist

and task selected in the measurement window will
be displayed.
The worklist name and the number of the task will

be displayed in the menu line for information pur-
pose.
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5.3.2 System Information 5.4 Miscellaneous Device

Settings
 Activate the Display system information menu
item.
The following device information is displayed:

 Type number of the device
 Serial number of the device
 Firmware version
 Date of last device calibration
 Free memory space
 Number of measurements stored in the device

Figure 19: Miscellaneous area of the setup menu
 Name in network (for DHCP option)
This name will only be displayed if the DHCP
option is enabled. 5.4.1 Language
 DHCP state
 Activate the Set language menu item.
 IP address, i.e. QUICKCHECK address in the
network For displaying the menus, help texts and messages
the following languages are available:
 Subnet mask of the network
 English
 IP address for the standard gateway
 USB state
5.4.2 Date and Time Format
5.3.3 System Test  Activate the Select date and time format menu
item.
 Activate the Perform system test menu item.
The following date and time formats are available:
 A test of the entire QUICKCHECK file system
 ISO 8601 format,
will be performed automatically. For further in-
i.e. DD-MM-YYYY HH:MM (24 hours clock)
formation please refer to section 11.2.
 American format,
i.e. MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM (12 hours clock)
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5.4.3 Interfaces  Enable or disable the DHCP option

Default: ON
 Activate the Configure interfaces menu item.
NOTE
In order to enable the DHCP option a DHCP
server has to be available.
The DHCP state and the currently assigned ad-
dresses for the LAN connection can by displayed
via the Display system information menu item.
If the DHCP option is disabled you have to adjust

the following network addresses:
Figure 20: Setup menu - configure interfaces  IP address, i.e. QUICKCHECK address in the
network
The following settings are offered:
 Subnet mask of the network
 Baud rate for the RS232 interface
 IP address for the standard gateway
9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115000
Default: 57600
NOTE
 Name in network for DHCP option For more information on setting the IP addresses
You can enter each user-defined name. please contact your network administrator.
Default: "QUICKCHECK-serial number"
NOTE For detailed information on the interfaces please

refer to section 12.
The name in network (DHCP host name) is only
needed, when the following DHCP option is ena-
bled.
When using several devices the names have to
be biunique.
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5.4.4 User Rights 5.4.5 Passwords
 Activate the Set user rights menu item.  Activate the Change password menu item.
The following user rights are available:  Enter the existing password and save it.
 Normal user:
 Enter the new password and save it.
This user is only allowed to perform measure-
ment and to change settings in the setup menu  Repeat the new password and save it.
(exception: password).
 Administrator:  The password is changed.
This administrator has all rights of the normal
user and is furthermore allowed to normalize NOTE
evaluation values and to change the password. The password can only be changed by the ad-
ministrator.
If you wish to select a higher user level, i.e., change
from Normal user to Administrator, you are required
to enter a password. No password is required when The default password for the administrator is 2222.
changing to a lower user level.
NOTE
NOTE If you have forgotten your passwords, please
After switching off and on QUICKCHECK you are contact your PTW distributor.
automatically logged in with the same user rights
as before switching off, i.e. the user rights will be
kept until you log on in another user level.
Adjust the passwords via the Change password

menu item in the setup menu.
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5.4.6 Brightness 5.4.8 Reset to Factory Defaults
 Activate the Set brightness menu item.  Activate the Reset to factory defaults menu item.
 Select the desired brightness using the cursor  After confirming the acknowledgement the com-
control keys ◀ und ▶. plete memory of the QUICKCHECK will be reset
to factory defaults. At this existing worklists and
 Confirm the setting with the Enter key and save measuring data will be lost. For further infor-
the setting. mation please refer to section 11.2.3.
NOTE
5.4.7 Display Illumination
Resetting to factory default settings can only be
 Activate the Set backlight preferences menu done by the administrator.
item.
The following settings are offered:
 no automatic reduction of the display illumination
 automatic reduction of the display illumination if

QUICKCHECK is not operated for 60 seconds
(power save mode)
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Operation Manual – Performing Measurements with QUICKCHECK
6 Performing Measurements with QUICKCHECK
6.1 The Basics 6.2 Preparing a Measurement

The following accelerator parameters are checked 6.2.1 Conditions
by means of QA constancy tests:
 QUICKCHECK has been put into service as
 central axis dose,
described in section 2.
 flatness of the field or
wedge angle  QUICKCHECK has been set up as described in
section 5.
 gun-target symmetry
 left-right symmetry and  The required worklists have been created with
the WorklistGenerator software and uploaded in-
 radiation quality
to QUICKCHECK.
Constancy tests are performed with QUICKCHECK.
 QUICKCHECK is ready for measurement, i.e.,
the green "RDY" LED is illuminated.
QUICKCHECK can be installed at the collimator of
the accelerator by means of a special holder
 The charge level of the rechargeable batteries is
(QUICKCHECK holder T42031.1.2xx) or it can be
sufficient to perform the measurements, i.e., the
placed on the treatment table.
yellow "BAT" LED is not illuminated.
Performing Measurements with QUICKCHECK CAUTION

Improper handling.
QUICKCHECK is permanently in the auto-
Malfunction!
start/autostop mode. This means that a measure-
ment will start automatically as soon as a signal is In case of measurements for determination of the
available and that it will stop automatically, when radiation quality build-up material must not be
the measuring signal disappears. used.
If a new measurement is started, QUICKCHECK

will automatically select the next task.
When all tasks of the worklist have been completed,

it is not possible to perform any additional meas-
urements. The green "RDY" LED blinks.
The autocalendar function ensures that upon a date

change the device automatically selects the first
task of the selected worklist.
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6.2.2 Placing QUICKCHECK on the

Treatment Table
1
For constancy tests, QUICKCHECK can be placed
on the treatment table and aligned by means of the
laser systems.
NOTE
This measurement setup is only suitable for ver-
tical radiation.
2
It is mandatory for this measurement setup to al-
ways ensure the same distance between focus and
QUICKCHECK.
NOTE
Ensure that the laser systems are always proper-
ly aligned.
NOTE 3 4
For FFF applications a compensator
QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 or X10 is Figure 21: Installing QUICKCHECK in the holder
necessary (refer to section 10). T42031.1.200 (holder T42031.1.210
and T42031.1.220 similar)
1 Upper plate of holder

6.2.3 Installing QUICKCHECK at the 2 QUICKCHECK
Collimator of the Accelerator
3 Lower plate of holder
For the installation of QUICKCHECK, two fastening 4 Fastening screw (2x)
screws are provided in the lower plate of the holder
T42031.1.2xx (refer to Figure 21) and two threaded
bores in the bottom of QUICKCHECK (refer to Fig-
ure 3, item 4).
 Attach the upper plate of the holder to the colli-

mator of the accelerator, e.g., by sliding it into
the accessory holder of the accelerator.
 Insert QUICKCHECK into the holder as shown in

Figure 21 and tighten the two fastening screws
from below.
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6.3 Performing a Measurement  The worklist will be selected and its name will
appear at Worklist in the menu line of the meas-
6.3.1 Selecting a Worklist urement window. Furthermore, the measure-
ment window shows the first task of the worklist.
The measurement window is displayed.
Figure 24: Measurement window with the first task

Figure 22: Measurement window
 In the menu line, position the cursor on Worklist 6.3.2 Selecting a Task
and press the Enter key.
You can complete the entire worklist from the be-
 The worklist selection window will be displayed. ginning or start with a specific task.
 To select a certain task, position the cursor on

TaskNo in the menu line.
 Using the cursor keys, select the desired task.
Figure 23: Worklist selection window "Set Worklist"
 Using the cursor keys, select the desired work-

list and confirm the selection with the Enter key.
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6.3.3 Setting the Stop Delay 6.3.4 Performing a Measurement
The stop delay is the time to elapse between the  Set up the accelerator for the task and start the
end of irradiation and the new detection of radiation irradiation.
in order that the QUICKCHECK will automatically
switch to the next task. During the stop delay the  QUICKCHECK will automatically start the
green LED "RDY" is blinking. measurement when it detects radiation.
The default is a stop delay of 350 ms.  QUICKCHECK will detect the end of irradiation,
will automatically terminate the measurement,
 Position the cursor in the menu line on More and will perform an air density correction, and will
press the cursor control key ▼ for at least display the measurement results in the
2 seconds. measurement window (evaluation and measured
values).
 The option list for the stop delay will be dis-
played:
Figure 26: Measurement window with performed

task
Figure 25: Option list for the stop delay
 Review the measurement results as explained in
 Select the desired stop delay as described in section 6.4. For clearing or repeating measure-
section 4.3.4. ments, please refer to section 6.6.
 To perform further tasks, make the necessary

adjustments at the accelerator, switch radiation
on and off again.
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 QUICKCHECK will automatically switch to the 6.4 Displaying the

next task, will perform the measurement and will Measurement Results
display the results.
6.4.1 Measurement Window
NOTE
After a measurement, the measurement window will
QUICKCHECK will select automatically the tasks
show the following results (evaluation and meas-
according to the sequence determined in Work-
ured values):
listGenerator.
 CAX: central axis dose
 When all tasks of the worklist have been com-  FLAT: flatness of the field or
pleted, the green "RDY" LED will blink (For indi- WEDGE: wedge angle
cations of the status LEDs refer to section 1.4).  SYM GT: gun-target symmetry
 SYM LR: left-right symmetry

NOTE
You can define selected evaluation values as  BQF: index for the radiation quality
reference values by normalizing them ("Normal-  RATE: dose rate at isocenter
ize" function) according to section 6.5.
 TIME: irradiation time
For the parameters central axis dose, flatness of

the fields, wedge angle, symmetry and radiation
quality, you will also see whether or not the evalua-
tion values were within the tolerance range set for
the task:
Evaluation value is within the set tolerance

range.
Evaluation value outside the set tolerance
range.
At the same time, the "TOL" LED is illuminat-
ed (red).
For information about setting the tolerance ranges,

please refer to the user manual of the WorklistGen-
erator software.
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6.4.2 Analysis Window 6.5 Normalizing Evaluation

Values
 To display the analysis window, position the
cursor on More… in the menu line of the meas-
NOTE
urement window and press the Enter key.
Table 1 in section 7.1 shows in case of which
 The information in the analysis window corre- evaluation algorithms it is possible to normalize
sponds to the measurement results displayed in the evaluation values to the expected value (Tar-
the measurement window. get value) adjusted in WorklistGenerator.
 With the cursor keys ▲ and ▼ you can scroll

through the stored measurements (history), ob- NOTE
tained with the accelerator parameters. Evaluation values can only be normalized on the
day of the measurement.
A blinking "TOL" LED (red) indicates that at least
one of the historic parameters is outside the set
tolerance range.
NOTE
The analysis window also allows you for the meas- Only users with "Administrator" rights can nor-
urements of the current day to normalize the evalu- malize evaluation values.
ation values (refer to section 6.5) or to delete
measurements (refer to section 6.6).
NOTE
You cannot undo normalization.
If you want to undo normalization, you have to
adjust the expected values (Target values) of the
appropriate worklists in WorklistGenerator and to
normalize to these values.
 Log on as an administrator.
 In the measurement window select the task to

normalize.
 Display the analysis window and select the

measurement to normalize.
 In the menu line, position the cursor on Normal-

ize and press the Enter key.
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 The Normalize menu will appear:  The selected parameter will be normalized to the
expected value adjusted in WorklistGenerator
and the normalized evaluation value will be dis-
played.
 The new normalization factor k norm for this pa-

rameter will be calculated and stored.
 The evaluation values of all further measure-

ments for this task will be multiplied by this nor-
malization factor.
For further information about the normalization fac-

Figure 27: Normalize menu tor knorm, please refer to sections 5.2.1 and 13.1.3
as well as to the user manual of the WorklistGener-
The Normalize menu has the following display: ator software.
 Evaluation values which you cannot normalize

NOTE
are shown in grey.
PTW recommends transferring the worklists after
 Evaluation values which you can normalize are
the normalization to the WorklistGenerator in
shown in black.
order to save the new normalization factors
there.
 Position the cursor on the parameter to normal-
ize and press the Enter key.
 The following prompt will appear:
Figure 28: Prompt for normalization
 Confirm the prompt by pressing the Enter key.
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6.6 Deleting and Repeating a

Measurement
If the measurement results are not adequate, e.g.,
because an evaluation value is outside the set tol-
erance range, the measurement can be deleted and
repeated.
NOTE
Measurements can only be deleted on the day of
the measurement.
 Display the analysis window and select the

measurement to delete.
 In the menu line, position the cursor on Delete

and press the Enter key.
 After confirming the acknowledgement the

measurement will be deleted.
 Check whether the worklist and task to measure

are selected in the measurement window.
 Set up the accelerator for the task and start the

irradiation.
 QUICKCHECK will automatically start the

measurement.
 QUICKCHECK will detect the end of irradiation,

will automatically terminate the measurement
and will display the results of the new measure-
ment in the measurement window.
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Operation Manual – Typical Workflow to Prepare the QUICKCHECK for Daily Use
7 Typical Workflow to Prepare the QUICKCHECK for Daily Use
The following section describes a typical workflow 2. Transfer the worklists from the software Work-
to prepare the QUICKCHECK for daily QA or con- listGenerator to QUICKCHECK (Upload).
stancy checks. Please refer also to the user manu-
als of the software WorklistGenerator and the soft- 3. Perform each task according to the information
ware QUICKCHECK. in section 6.3.
Installations as well as measuring systems are

subjects to variation due to techniques. In case
Define Initial State
of newly created tasks, it can thus be necessary
after the first measurements to adapt the ex-
NOTE
pected evaluation values (Target Values) as well
PTW recommends checking the initial state after as the minimum and maximum acceptable eval-
each revision or repair of the accelerator and uation values (Min. und Max. Tolerances).
redefining it if required.
As QUICKCHECK allows only one measure-
ment per task and day, PTW recommends creat-
1. In the software WorklistGenerator create the ing a special worklist which contains each task
worklists with the appropriate tasks, which you several times.
need for QA purposes or constancy checks.
 Determine by means of the evaluation values
of several performed measurements the ap-
For each worklist you have to define the follow-
propriate mean values and, in the software
ing measuring parameters:
WorklistGenerator, adapt the expected eval-
 Denomination of the linear accelerator to uation value (Target Value).
verify
 In the software WorklistGenerator, further-
 Evaluation protocol more adapt the minimum and maximum ac-
 Modality ceptable evaluation values (Min. und Max.
Tolerances). For this consider the variation of
 Energy the evaluation values of the performed
 Field size measurements.
 Source-Detector-Distance (SDD) 4. Delete the measurements in QUICKCHECK

 Gantry angle according to section 6.6.
 Wedge angle 5. Transfer the adapted worklists from the software

 Monitor units to radiate WorklistGenerator to QUICKCHECK (Upload).
For defining the values in the Tolerances table

please refer to section 7.1.
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Verify the Initial State
6. Perform with QUICKCHECK all measurements

according to the information given in section 6.3.
7. Check the evaluation values.
The evaluation value is within the set

tolerance range.
The evaluation value is outside the set
tolerance range.
8. If evaluation values are outside the set tolerance

range, start again with item 3.
9. Normalization of evaluation values in

QUICKCHECK according to section 6.5.
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7.1 Recommended Values for

the First Setting of the
Worklists in the Software
WorklistGenerator
As the expected evaluation values (Target Values)
are not known before the measurements, PTW
recommends using the values given in Table 1 for
the first setting of the worklists in the software
WorklistGenerator.
Table 1 shows also the recommended values for
setting minimum and maximum acceptable evalua-
tion values (Min. und Max. Tolerances).
NOTE
The values shown in Table 1 are only examples
for the first setting of the worklists. The determi-
nation of the tolerances is the user’s responsibil-
ity.
Evaluation quantity Tolerances Normali-

Min Max Target zation
CAX 97 or 103 or 100 or X

Target - 3 % Target + 3 % Dose value, if known
Flatness 1 97 103 100 X
Evaluation algorithm 2 0,97 1,03 1,0 X
3 0 4 1,5
4 0 4 1,5
SymmetryGT and 1 97 103 100 X
SymmetryLR 2 0 6 3
Evaluation algorithm
3 0 6 3
4 0 3 1,5
BQF Target - 5 % Target + 5 % Energy from the X
Properties area
Wedge Angle Target - 5 % Target + 5 % Wedge angle from the X
Properties area
Table 1: Values recommended by PTW for the first setting of the worklists in the software WorklistGenerator
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Operation Manual – Error Messages and Problems
8 Error Messages and Problems
8.1 Error Messages

8.1.1 General Notes Furthermore warnings and error messages may be
displayed in additional windows. In most of these
In the message line of the measurement window windows you will also find troubleshooting instruc-
and the analysis window error messages, status tions.
messages, information about device settings and
measurements, etc. are displayed (also refer to
Figure 9, item 3). If several messages occur simul-
taneously, only the message with the highest priori-
ty will be shown.
The type of the message is labeled by one of the

following icons.
Comment, e.g. comment on the task
Note, describes the current action, e.g.

zero measurement
Figure 29: Examples of a message windows
Request, e.g. acknowledgement when
deleting a measurement  Acknowledge the message by selecting the ap-
Error message propriate menu item.
 Follow the displayed instructions, if any, and

restart the function.
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8.1.2 Messages Concerning Battery Mode and the Batteries
Message Cause Remedy
The "BAT" LED (yel- The charge level of the batteries has Connect the device to the mains power via
low) lights up. dropped below 10%. The QUICKCHECK is the power supply T99047. In mains opera-
still fully ready for operation and measure- tion the batteries of the QUICKCHECK are
ment for about 15 minutes. After this, the recharged. The charge time is about
QUICKCHECK is switched off (power off) 8 hours, overcharging is not possible.
and must be connected to mains power.
The "BAT" LED (yel- The QUICKCHECK is connected to mains
low) is blinking. power via the power supply T99047 and the
batteries are recharged.
The "BAT" LED (yel- A rechargeable battery is faulty or the tem- Remove the power supply T99047 and
low) is blinking fast. perature is exceeded. connect is again.
Replace the rechargeable batteries.
8.1.3 Messages Concerning the Operational Readiness
The "RDY" LED The QUICKCHECK is not ready for opera-

(green) is blinking. tion:
 The QUICKCHECK is in warm-up time  Wait the warm-up time of the zero
or a zero measurement is performed. measurement.
 All tasks of a worklist are completed.  Select a new task.
 The QUICKCHECK does not show the  Toggle to the measurement window
measurement window. (Figure 9).
 In addition to the LED a system mes-  Mind the information in section 8.1.4.
sage is displayed in the message line.
The "RDY" LED The setting of date and time is not correct Insert the rechargeable batteries (refer to
(green) is blinking as the rechargeable batteries are not in- section 2.1) and adjust date and time in the
and the status line serted. setup menu (refer to section 5.3.1)
shows
"----/--/-- --:--"
instead of date and
time
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8.1.4 System Messages
The "RDY" LED (green) is blinking and in the message line of the measurement window (Figure 9) and the
analysis window (Figure 10) one of the following system messages is displayed.
No calibration data The QUICKCHECK has detected an error Please send the device back to the factory
in the memory area for the calibration data. for inspection or recalibration.
HV error The high voltage control is faulty. Correct Please send the device back to the factory
measurements are not possible. for inspection or repair.
Zero measurement  The QUICKCHECK was irradiated dur- Switch QUICKCHECK off and switch it on
error ing zero measurement. again. Pay attention that the radiation is
 The zero measurement gives values switched off. The zero measurement will be
outside the tolerances. repeated. If the message still appears you
have to send the device back to the factory
for inspection or repair.
8.1.5 Messages Concerning the Measurement
The "TOL" LED (red) An evaluation value of the displayed Select faulty measurement in the analysis
lights up. measurement is outside the set tolerance window.
range. This evaluation value is labeled with Check the accelerator.
a red cross. Delete and repeat the measurement.
The "TOL" LED (red) An evaluation value of a measurement not Check the accelerator.
is blinking. displayed is outside the set tolerance Delete and repeat the measurement.
range. If the appropriate message is dis-
played, this evaluation value is labeled with
a red cross.
The "TOL" LED (red) A message window with one of the follow- Confirm the message window with the En-
lights up and ing messages will appear: ter key.
the "RDY" LED  Dose rate overflow Check the accelerator settings and repeat
(green) is blinking. The measuring range of dose rate the measurement.
measurement is exceeded.
 Dose overflow
The measuring range of dose meas-
urement is exceeded.
 Time exceeded
The maximum irradiation time of
999 seconds is exceeded.
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8.2 Checking the Measurement Results
Fault Cause Remedy
All evaluation values or a For the selected task the minimum and In the WorklistGenerator software adjust
part of the evaluation maximum acceptable as well as the ex- correctly the minimum and maximum
values are always zero. pected evaluation value are set to zero. In acceptable as well as the expected eval-
this case an evaluation will not be per- uation value. Transfer the changed work-
formed. lists to QUICKCHECK (refer also to user
manual WorklistGenerator).
All evaluation values or a For the selected task the set tolerances In the WorklistGenerator software adjust
part of the evaluation (minimum and maximum acceptable as correctly the minimum and maximum
values are always ex- well as expected evaluation value) are acceptable as well as the expected eval-
ceeding the tolerances. not adapted to the selected evaluation uation value. Transfer the changed work-
protocol. lists to QUICKCHECK (refer also to user
manual WorklistGenerator).
8.3 Problems Operating QUICKCHECK
Fault Cause Remedy
The display of The batteries are discharged and Connect the device to the mains power
QUICKCHECK remains QUICKCHECK is not in mains operation via the power supply T99047. In mains
dark. mode. operation the batteries of the
QUICKCHECK are recharged. The
charge time is about 8 hours, overcharg-
ing is not possible.
The QUICKCHECK can- Device error Remove the rechargeable batteries and
not be operated by the insert them again (refer to section 18).
keys on the front panel (device reset)
and/or it cannot be
switched off.
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Operation Manual – Using the Docking Station
9 Using the Docking Station
Optionally a separate docking station is available Locating the Docking Station on the Floor or on
for QUICKCHECK. a Table (Figure 30)
CAUTION  Fix the two stands (2) with two screws M6 (1)
each on the underside of the docking station.
Improper handling of the interface to
For this use the supplied Allen key size 4.
QUICKCHECK (refer to Figure 6).
Equipment damage!  Set up the docking station at the place of use.
Never touch the interface to QUICKCHECK.
Pay attention, that the interface is always clean.
Liquids must not be allowed to enter the inter-
Wall Mounting of the Docking Station
face.
(Figure 31)
 Fix the two stands (2) with two screws M6 (1)

The docking station is equipped with a connection
each on the side of the docking station. For this
for the power supply T99047 as well as the inter-
use the supplied Allen key size 4.
faces for data transfer (RS2332, Ethernet and
USB). Thus the docking station can be connected
 Remove the rubber feet (3) from the stands (2).
to the mains power and to the PC. The
QUICKCHECK is supplied with power and data can  Fix the docking station at the place of use on the
be exchanged with the PC when QUICKCHECK is wall.
inserted in the docking station.
NOTE
The docking station can be located on the floor or
on a table or it can be mounted on the wall. The docking station may be fixed at a maximum
height of 140 cm above the floor.
The screw fitting with the wall must be designed
for a minimum load of 10 kg.
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Connecting the Docking Station
 Plug the power supply into the appropriate

socket (Figure 7, item 5) at the docking station.
 Connect the docking station to the PC for data

transfer.
 LAN connection:
Using the patch cable L178083, connect the
LAN socket of the docking station to the net-
work.
 RS232 connection:
Using the RS232 cable L178012, connect the
SERIAL socket of the docking station to the
PC.
 USB connection:
Using the USB cable L178101, connect the
USB socket of the docking station to the PC.
 Now the docking station is ready for operation.
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1
2
3 1
2
Figure 30: Docking station for locating on the floor or on a table
1
3
2
Figure 31: Docking station for wall mounting
1 Fastening screw for stand 2 (2x each stand)

2 Stand (2x)
3 Rubber foot for stand 2 (2x each stand)
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Operation Manual – Using the QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 and QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X10
10 Using the QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 and

QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X10
The radiation field of FFF applications has no bal- CAUTION

anced area (flatness). To check the parameter flat-
Improper handling.
ness of the field anyhow with standard measuring
device for constancy tests a compensator is neces- Risk of injury!
sary. Equipment damage!
Do not use the QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator
Dependent on the energy the compensator X6 and X10 for measurements where the
QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 or QUICKCHECK is mounted to the gantry.
QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X10 is used.
Use the QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6
and X10 only for measurements where the
QUICKCHECK lies at the treatment table.
1 2 3
4 5 6
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Figure 32: QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 at QUICKCHECK (view with QUICKCHECK FFF Com-
pensator X10 similar)
1 QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 5 Stop (2 pieces, also 2 pieces on opposite side in

2 Recessed grip figure not visible)
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3 Handle 6 QUICKCHECK
4 Stop (2 pieces)
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Operation Manual – Using the QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 and QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X10
Measuring setup (refer to Figure 32)
 Attach the compensator to the QUICKCHECK.

The markings GUN and TARGET at compensa-
tor have to match with the markings at
QUICKCHECK. In doing so observe not to move
the QUICKCHECK.
 Observe that all lateral stops 5 of the compensa-

tors lie against the QUICKCHECK 6 and the
compensator rests planar on QUICKCHECK.
 Pull the handle 3 horizontally until the stops 4 lie

against the QUICKCHECK.
 Check the alignment of the QUICKCHECK.
NOTE
In case of FFF applications, high dose rates will
occur. For this reason, set the dose preselection
or the monitor units to irradiate so, that a
measuring time of more than 5 seconds will
result (minimum measuring time). PTW
recommends 200 monitor units.
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Technical Manual – QUICKCHECK Inspection
Technical Manual
11 QUICKCHECK Inspection
11.1 Zero Measurement 11.2 System Test

After switching on QUICKCHECK from power off or At the system test the complete memory of the
standby mode and expiry of the warm-up time a QUICKCHECK will be checked.
zero measurement will be performed automatically.
The system test is performed:
The following warm-up times are possible:  automatically, if the QUICKCHECK detects an
error in the data storage at switching on or
 2 minutes, if QUICKCHECK was in power off or
standby mode for more than 5 minutes  manually via the setup menu (refer to sec-
tion 5.3.3)
 10 seconds, if QUICKCHECK was in power off
or standby mode for less than 5 minutes
11.2.1 Test at Switching On QUICKCHECK
To start a zero measurement manually switch
QUICKCHECK off and switch it on again. When you switch QUICKCHECK on a test of the
data storage will be performed automatically.
NOTE
During the zero measurement the QUICKCHECK  If the test is successful the measurement win-
must not be irradiated. dow will be displayed automatically.
 Otherwise the system test according to sec-

If the message Zero measurement error will appear tion 11.2.2 will be performed automatically.
after a zero measurement, the QUICKCHECK was
irradiated during zero measurement or the zero
measurement gives values outside the tolerances.
Switch QUICKCHECK off and on. The zero meas-
urement will be performed again. If the message
still appears you have to send the device back to
the factory for inspection or repair.
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11.2.2 System Test 11.2.3 Reset to Factory Defaults
 Start the system test: NOTE

– according to section 11.2.1 or
Resetting to factory default settings can only be
– via the setup menu
done by the administrator.
 QUICKCHECK will be checking the following
memory areas:
If during the system test faulty memory areas are
 complete file system detected, the QUICKCHECK should be reset to
factory defaults. However, all existing worklists and
 memory area with calibration data
measuring data will be lost at this.
 memory area with settings of setup menu
 memory area with worklists CAUTION

Improper handling.
 memory area with tasks
Loss of data!
 memory area with measurement data
 In no case switch off the QUICKCHECK.
 At the end of the system test the result will be  Make sure that the power supply is connect-
displayed: ed.
 Strictly observe the following workflow.
 Transfer the measurement data to

QUICKCHECK software and the worklists to
WorklistGenerator software (refer to software
QUICKCHECK and WorklistGenerator user
manuals).
 Log on as an administrator.
 Activate the Reset to factory defaults menu item.

Figure 33: Result of the system test (example)
The displayed symbols mean:
QUICKCHECK has not detected an error in

the appropriate memory area.
QUICKCHECK has detected an error in the
appropriate memory area.
 Confirm the result and finish the system test with

the Enter key.
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 After confirming the acknowledgement the com-

plete memory of the QUICKCHECK will be reset
to factory defaults. This procedure can last some
minutes.
 All measurement data and all worklists will be
deleted.
 Date and time, the serial number and the cal-

ibration data will be restored automatically.
 After the reset QUICKCHECK will perform a

further system test for control purposes.
 Readjust the following parameters in the setup

menu:
 date and time format
 password for the administrator
 interface configurations
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Technical Manual – Interfaces
12 Interfaces
12.1 General Information 12.2 Ethernet/LAN Interface

For the following tasks, QUICKCHECK must be 12.2.1 General Information
connected to a PC running the WorklistGenerator
and QUICKCHECK software: The UDP/IP protocol is used for communication via
the Ethernet/LAN interface.
 Uploading worklists from the WorklistGenerator
software to QUICKCHECK
 Downloading the measurement data from 12.2.2 Preparing the LAN Connection
QUICKCHECK to the QUICKCHECK software
for display WARNING
QUICKCHECK is capable of interfering with the
For further information on uploading and download-
ing, please refer to the WorklistGenerator and data transmission of other stations on the net-
work.
QUICKCHECK user manuals.
Network Problem!
Via the Ethernet interface, QUICKCHECK may
One of the QUICKCHECK interfaces can be used
for this purpose:
 Ethernet/LAN interface (refer to section 12.2) tient, the operator or other persons present, i.e.,
only to class A networks as defined in
 RS232 interface (refer to section 12.3)
IEC 60601-1: 2005, Annex H.
 USB interface (refer to section 12.4) Only system administrators, who are capable of
You will find the same interfaces on the docking
station, so that the docking station can also be con-
nected to the PC. Data can be exchanged with the
connection.
PC when QUICKCHECK is inserted in the docking
station. It must also be ensured that any future risk re-
NOTE
When preparing a LAN connection you have to
respect the subsequent sequence. Otherwise the
correct function of the LAN connection is not
guaranteed.
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1. Refer the connection of QUICKCHECK to your 4. Return to the measurement window.

network to your system administrator.
 The settings in the setup menu will be saved.
2. In the setup menu under Configure interfaces
(refer to section 5.4.3) enter the name in net-  Data can now be exchanged via the data net-
work. work as soon as QUICKCHECK is connected to
the network via the Ethernet/LAN interface.
NOTE
The name in network (DHCP host name) is only 12.2.3 Data Exchange via the LAN Connection
needed, when the DHCP option (refer to sec-
tion 5.4.3) is activated.  Using the patch cable L178083, connect the
When using several devices the names have to LAN socket of QUICKCHECK to the network.
be biunique.
 Perform the data exchange with the Worklist-
Generator or QUICKCHECK software. For fur-
3. Enable the DHCP option in the setup menu un- ther information, please refer to the correspond-
der Configure interfaces (default, refer to sec- ing user manuals.
tion 5.4.3).
In this case, QUICKCHECK will obtain the net-
work addresses from a DHCP server, when re-
quired (dynamic network addresses).
NOTE
To activate the DHCP option a DHCP server has
to be available.
or
3. In the setup menu under Configure interfaces
(refer to section 5.4.3), disable the DHCP option
and enter the following network address for
QUICKCHECK:
– IP address
– subnet mask
– gateway
Your system administrator will provide these ad-
dress details.
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12.3 RS232 Interface 12.3.2 Preparing the RS232 Connection
12.3.1 General Information  In the setup menu under Configure interfaces

(refer to section 5.4.3), select the correct baud
QUICKCHECK has an RS232 interface with the rate for QUICKCHECK.
following configuration:
 Return to the measurement window.
Baud rate: 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400,
57600 or 115200 (adjustable)  The settings in the setup menu will be saved.
Code: 8 data bits
 Data can now be exchanged as soon as
Stop bit: 1 stop bit QUICKCHECK is connected to the PC via the
Parity: none RS232 interface.
SERIAL socket: SUBD connector, 9-pole, female

12.3.3 Data Exchange via the RS232
Pin assignment and connection: Connection
pin no. signal type  Using the RS232 cable L178012, connect the
SERIAL socket of QUICKCHECK to the PC.
1 no connection
2 TxD output
3 RxD input Generator or QUICKCHECK software. For fur-
4 DTR * ther information, please refer to the correspond-
5 GND ing user manuals.
6 DSR *
7 CTS * input
8 RTS * output
9 no connection
TxD = send data

RxD = receive data
GND = signal ground
*: Pins 4 and 6 are connected inside the device.

Pins 7 and 8 are connected inside the device.
This will return a DTR signal from the host as a
DSR signal to the host.
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12.4 USB Interface

12.4.1 General Information
QUICKCHECK has a USB interface with the follow-

ing characteristics:
USB: USB V2.0 full speed

Manufacturer: PTW-Freiburg
Product name: QUICKCHECK-USB
Service/class: serial interface, virtual COM

port, CDC (Communication De-
vice Class)
12.4.2 Data Exchange via the USB

Connection
 Using the USB cable L178101, connect the USB

socket of QUICKCHECK to the PC.

Generator or QUICKCHECK software. For fur-
ther information, please refer to the correspond-
ing user manuals.
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Technical Manual – Calculations
13 Calculations
13.1 General Calculations 13.1.2 Dose Values
13.1.1 Air Density Correction The QUICKCHECK measuring chambers for dose
measurement are designated as shown in Fig-
The QUICKCHECK measuring chambers are vent- ure 34.
ed and require an air density correction.
NOTE
QUICKCHECK will perform the air density cor-
rection automatically.
The correction factor k TP for air density correction is

calculated according to the following formula:
(273.2  T)  P0
k TP 
(273.2  T0 )  P
where
T temperature in [°C] measured by
QUICKCHECK
P atmospheric pressure in [hPa] measured by
QUICKCHECK
T0 temperature for calibration 20 °C Figure 34: Designation of measuring chambers for
dose measurement
P0 atmospheric pressure for calibration
1013.25 hPa
The dose values Di for all measuring chambers are
calculated according to the following formula:
Di = Mi • Ni • kTP
where
Mi measured charge of measuring chamber i

60
Ni Co calibration factor of measuring chamber i
kTP correction factor for air density correction (refer
to section 13.1.1)
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13.1.3 Normalization Factors knorm 13.2 Calculating Evaluation

Values
QUICKCHECK allows the user to normalize the
evaluation values with the normalization factors 13.2.1 Central Axis Dose CAX
knorm. The evaluation values of the current meas-
urement and all subsequent measurements will CAX = (knorm)CAX • Dcax
then be multiplied with these normalization factors.
where
QUICKCHECK will automatically calculate a nor- (knorm)CAX normalization factor for the central axis
malization factor with the Normalize function. dose
Dcax central chamber dose calculated accord-
NOTE
ing to section 13.1.2
evaluation algorithms it is possible to normalize
the evaluation values to the expected value (Tar-
get value) adjusted in WorklistGenerator. 13.2.2 Flatness of the Field F
The central chamber and the following ionization

chambers are used for calculation of the flatness F:
 field of 10 cm x 10 cm:
ionization chambers CAX, T10, L10, G10 and
R10
 field of 20 cm x 20 cm: ionization cham-

bers CAX, T20, T10, L20, L10, G20, G10, R20
and R10
From the measured values of these ionization

chambers the maximum dose value Dmax and the
minimum dose value Dmin will be determined:
The calculation of the flatness F depends on the

modality and on the evaluation protocol. The four
following evaluation algorithms are assigned to
these parameters. The protocol to use is set when
the worklists are created in the WorklistGenerator
software.
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Evaluation algorithm 1: NOTE

This algorithm checks the quality of the flatness F
normalized to 100 %.
D max the evaluation values to the expected value (Tar-
F  100  (k norm )Flat 
D min get value) adjusted in WorklistGenerator.
Evaluation algorithm 2:
This algorithm checks the quality of the flatness F
normalized to 1.
if (Dmax - DCAX) > (DCAX - Dmin)

D max
F  (k norm )Flat 
D CAX
if (DCAX - Dmin) ≥ (Dmax - DCAX)

D min
F  (k norm )Flat 
D CAX
This algorithm shows the deviation of the flatness F
in %.
(D max  D min )
F  100  (k norm )Flat 
(D max  D min )
This algorithm shows the deviation of the flatness F
in %.
1  D max  D min 
F  100  (k norm )Flat   
2  D CAX 

where
(knorm)Flat normalization factor for flatness

Dmax maximum dose value of the 5 or 9 ioni-
zation chambers
Dmin minimum dose value of the 5 or 9 ioniza-
tion chambers
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13.2.3 Wedge Angle WA
A wedge angle can only be determined in case of

photons and a field size of 20 cm x 20 cm.
The wedge angle is calculated in the gun-target

direction or in the left-right direction. The ionization
chambers used for the calculation are chambers
T10 and G10 or L10 and R10.
The wedge angle WA is calculated according to the

following formula:
  D   D 
  ln ( 1 )   ln ( 3 ) 
 D2   D 4 
WA  (k norm ) WA  MAX arctan  , arctan 
 10 μ  10 μ 
    
    
where
(knorm)WA normalization factor for wedge angle

D1 maximum dose value of the ionization chambers L10 and R10
D2 minimum dose value of the ionization chambers L10 and R10
D3 maximum dose value of the ionization chambers T10 and G10
D4 minimum dose value of the ionization chambers T10 and G10
µ absorption coefficient
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Determining the Absorption Coefficient µ 13.2.4 Symmetry S
NOTE The symmetry is analyzed separately for gun-target

direction and left-right direction.
The absorption coefficient µ cannot be deter-
mined with QUICKCHECK. The following ionization chambers are used for the
calculation of symmetry:
 In a water phantom, measure the (relative) dose  field of 10 cm x 10 cm:
D100 in the central beam at a depth of 100 mm, ionization chambers T10 and G10 or L10 and
e.g. for 100 monitor units. R10
 field of 20 cm x 20 cm:
 Repeat the measurement in the central beam at
ionization chambers T10, T20, G10 and G20 or
depth of 200 mm to determine D200.
L10, L20, R10 and R20
 Repeat the above measurement at depths of
The calculation of the symmetry S depends on the
100 mm and 200 mm for all photon energies
modality and on the evaluation protocol. The four
and, if mechanical wedges are used, for each
following evaluation algorithms are assigned to
wedge.
these parameters. The protocol to use is set when
 Calculate the absorption coefficient µ for each the worklists are created in the WorklistGenerator
beam, defined by wedge angle and energy, ac- software.
cording to the following formula:
D  This algorithm checks the quality of the symmetry S
μ  0.1  ln  100 
 normalized to 100 %.
 D 200 
L  Max (D x , Dx ) 
SLR  100  (knorm )SymLR  Max  
NOTE x L10  Min (D x , Dx ) 
In this context, the absorption coefficient µ is the

exponent of an exponential function which is
G  Max (D  x , D x ) 
S GT  100  (k norm ) SymGT  Max  
used to converge to a measured percentage x G10  Min (D  x , D x ) 
depth dose curve.

Typical values for 6 MV of photon radiation are Evaluation algorithm 2:
µ  0.05. This algorithm shows the deviation of the symmetry
S in %.
L   D  D x  
SLR  100  (knorm )SymLR  Max ABS x 


x L10   DCAX 
G   D  D x 
SGT  100  (k norm )SymGT  Max  ABS x 

x  G10 
  DCAX 
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Evaluation algorithm 3: NOTE

This algorithm shows the deviation of the symmetry
S in %.
 L R  the evaluation values to the expected value (Tar-


 Dx   Dx 
x R10 
get value) adjusted in WorklistGenerator.
SLR  200  (knorm )SymLR  ABS  x LL10 R 


 x L10

Dx   Dx 
x R10 

 G T 


 Dx   Dx 
x  T10 
SGT  200  (knorm )SymGT  ABS  x GG10 T 


 x G10

Dx   Dx 
x  T10 

This algorithm shows the deviation of the symmetry
S in %.
 L R 


 Dx   Dx 
x R10 
SLR  100  (knorm )SymLR  ABS  x LL10 R 


 x L10

Dx   Dx 
x R10 

 G T 


 Dx   Dx 
x  T10 
SGT  100  (knorm )SymGT  ABS  x GG10 T 


 x G10

Dx   Dx 
x  T10 

where
(knorm)SymLR normalization factor for symmetry in

the left-right direction
(knorm)SymGT normalization factor for symmetry in
the gun-target direction
Dx, D-x Dose values for the ionization cham-
bers at the chamber positions x or -x.
The chamber positions x and -x are
symmetrical to the central beam.
(Examples: if x = L10 then -x = R10,
if x = G20 then -x = T20)
Dcax central chamber dose calculated
according to section 13.1.2
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13.2.5 Index for the Radiation Quality BQF
The index for the radiation quality BQF can only be

determined at the following field sizes:
– Photons: field size 10 cm x 10 cm
– Electrons: field size 20 cm x 20 cm
In case of determining the index for the radiation

quality BQF build-up plates must not be used.
For determining the index for the radiation quality

BQF you have to use an open field.
The central chamber and one of the four ionization

chambers for radiation quality (refer to Figure 35)
are used for calculation of the index for the radiation
quality BQF.
The index for the radiation quality BQF is calculated

according to the following formula:
 D 
BQF  (k norm )BQF  Polynom Ei 

 D CAX 
where
(knorm)BQF normalization factor for the index for the

radiation quality
DEi dose of the corresponding ionization
chamber for radiation quality
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Technical Manual – Technical Specifications
14 Technical Specifications
Only values with specified tolerances or limits are guaranteed. Values without tolerances are for information
purposes only.
14.1 Data of QUICKCHECKwebline T42031 and

Docking Station T42031.1.100
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Device designation QUICKCHECK , T42031
Docking Station, T42031.1.100
Manufacturer PTW-Freiburg
Intended use QA measurements and constancy tests on medical accelerators used in
radiation therapy
constancy test of central axis dose, flatness, wedge angle, symmetry and
radiation quality
Operation mode continuous operation
Electrical safety class IEC 61010-1
Protection class II
Overvoltage category II
Degree of pollution 2
Electromagnetic compatibility suitable for operation in an industrial electromagnetic environment ac-
cording to IEC 61326-1
Measuring quantities and units dose [Gy]
dose rate [Gy/min]
irradiation time [s]
temperature [°C]
atmospheric pressure [hPa]
Detectors
Detector type vented ionization chambers
Number of detectors 9 measuring chambers for central axis dose, flatness, wedge angle and
symmetry
4 energy chambers
Measuring volume Measuring chambers: 0,1 cm³
Energy chambers: 0,2 cm³
High voltage +400 VDC ±2,5 V
Water equivalent depth Measuring chambers: 0.57 cm
Energy chambers:
E1: 5.3 cm
E2: 3.7 cm
E3: 2.8 cm
E4: 1.5 cm
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Measurement of dose rate
Measuring range (0.5 … 10) Gy/min
(1 … 25) Gy/min with FFF compensators
Resolution 1 mGy/min
Measurement of dose
Measuring range (0.1 ... 100) Gy
Resolution 1 mGy
Measurement of irradiation time

Measuring range (5 ... 999) s
Resolution 0.1 s
Temperature measurement
Measuring range (10 … 40) °C
Resolution 0.1 °C
Atmospheric pressure measure-
ment
Measuring range (700…1060) hPa
Resolution 1.0 hPa
Reproducibility <±1%
Zero measurement 40 s
Long-term stability < ± 1.0 % per year
Warm-up time (stabilization time) 2 min
Settling time <1s
Effect of electromagnetic dis- ≤ ± 100 mVpp
turbances
Displays
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QUICKCHECK color TFT display ¼ VGA (70 mm x 53 mm)
3 LEDs: red (TOL), yellow (BAT), green (RDY)
Docking Station LED: green (POWER)
Power supply 4 rechargeable NiMH batteries, size AA, (2400 … 2600) mAh,
for approx. 5 to 6 hours of line-independent operation
7.5 VDC power supply T99047 (100 … 240 V, 800 mA) to charge the
rechargeable batteries and for standby operation
Life of the non-volatile memory 10 years, typical
Memory capacity
Tasks 200
Worklists 99
maximum 99 tasks per worklist
Measuring data sets 10,000
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Interfaces
RS232 standard, adjustable baud rate
USB USB V2.0 full speed
Ethernet IEEE802, 10/100Mbit/s, UDP/IP (Auto MDIX)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
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Docking Station 348 mm x 180 mm x 115 mm
Weight
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Docking Station 1.7 kg
Nominal useful range
60
Energy/radiation quality Cobalt: Co
photons: (4 … 25) MV
electrons: (4 … 25) MeV
Field size 10 cm x 10 cm and 20 cm x 20 cm
Dose rate (0.5 … 10) Gy/min
(1 … 25) Gy/min with FFF compensators
The product fulfills the following requirements of EN55011 / IEC/CISPR11.
Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment –

guidance
RF emissions Group 1 The product uses RF energy only for its internal function.
IEC/CISPR 11 Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely
to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment.
RF emissions Class B The product is suitable for use in all establishments, in-
IEC/CISPR 11 cluding domestic establishments and those directly con-
nected to the public low-voltage power supply network
that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
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14.2 Data of QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 T42031.1.310 and

QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X10 T42031.1.320
Device designation QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator

T42031.1.310 X10 T42031.1.320
Manufacturer PTW-Freiburg
Intended use QA measurements and constancy tests on medical accelerators used in radia-
tion therapy for FFF applications (Flattening-Filter-Free-applications)
Constancy test of central axis dose, flatness, symmetry and radiation quality
Dimensions (L x W x H) 262 mm (with handle 302 mm) x 262 mm (with handle 302 mm) x
262 mm x 37.7 mm 262 mm x 58.5 mm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.9 kg
Absorber material Al
Energy/radiation quality photons: 6 MV photons: 10 MV
Field size 10 cm x 10 cm and 20 cm 20 cm
14.3 Nominal Useful Ranges and Conditions for all Components

Temperature (+10 ... +40) °C
Relative air humidity (10 ... 80) %, no condensation (max. 20 g/m³ absolute humidity) 
Atmospheric pressure (700 ... 1060) hPa
Maximum operating 3000 m above sea level
altitude
Transport and storage
conditions
Temperature (-20 … +60) °C
Relative air humidity (10 ... 85) %, no condensation (max. 20 g/m³ absolute humidity) 
Atmospheric pressure (600 … 1200) hPa
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14.4 Schematic representation of the detector and absorber design
1 2
Figure 35: Schematic representation of the detector and absorber design
1 Field size
2 80 % of the field size
3 Energy chamber with absorber (E1, E2, E3, E4)
4 Measuring chamber (CAX, L10, R10, G10, T10; L20, R20; G20, T20)
5 Diagonal of the measuring field
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Technical Manual – Accessories and Spare Parts
15 Accessories and Spare Parts
Docking Station T42031.1.100

QUICKCHECK holder
for Siemens T42031.1.200
for Elekta (standard tray) T42031.1.210
for Varian T42031.1.220
Power supply T99047
USB cable L178101
RS232 cable L178012
Patch cable L178083
NiMH rechargeable batteries L389031
device requires 4 pieces
Allen key size 4 L657009
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Service Manual – Cleaning
Service Manual
WARNING 16 Cleaning
Improper execution of service tasks.
Hazards to Persons! Equipment Damage! General Information on Cleaning
The following service tasks must only be per-
formed by specially trained staff. WARNING
Further service tasks may only be carried out by Liquids have entered the device.
PTW or by persons authorized by PTW.
Shock Hazard, Erroneous Measurement!
The device must be thoroughly inspected by
service personnel before being used again.
CAUTION
Disinfection of the surface with disinfectants on a
phenol base or peroxide compounds.
Equipment Damage!
Do not use disinfectants on a phenol base or
peroxide compounds to disinfect the surface.
The product cannot be sterilized or disinfected.
Clean the product simply by wiping it down with a

dry or slightly moistened cloth. Use water or a mild
soap solution.
Alternatively, you can use a common disinfection

agent for medical instruments which is specified in
the list of disinfectants of your national hygiene
institute (e.g., VAH in Germany). If your country
does not provide such a list, we recommend either
a solution on an aldehyde base or a solution with a
quaternary ammonium compound.
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Service Manual – Maintenance
Device Surface 17 Maintenance

 Disconnect the equipment from the power line
and turn it off before cleaning the surface. In the following you will find a list of the mainte-
nance measures and inspections necessary for the
 Wipe the equipment down. Liquids must not be product.
allowed to enter the equipment. Do not apply
spray to the device.
Checks before each use
Sockets  Before each use, visually inspect the device and

the cables for signs of mechanical damage.
The sockets must always be clean. Use a soft
brush to remove dust (do not blow onto the con-  If damages or malfunctions are identified, the
nector!). product must be repaired before it is used again.
Liquids must not be allowed to enter the sockets.

Repair
Connection Cables Repairs may only be carried out by PTW-Freiburg

or by persons / companies authorized by
Clean the cables as described below: PTW-Freiburg.
 Disconnect the cables from the devices (always

pull on the connectors, not on the cables!). Technical Safety Inspections
 Wipe the cables down. Only regularly inspected devices are fail-safe. To
preserve the functional security and operational
 Do not immerse the cables in liquids! safety, a safety inspection is to be executed at
regular intervals according to national regulations.
These inspections must only be performed by inde-

pendent persons with adequate training and experi-
ence.
It is recommended to execute the safety inspections

every 2 years.
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Service Manual – NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
Technical Inspections of the Measuring System 18 NiMH Rechargeable

The device must be inspected at regular intervals Batteries
according to national regulations. It is recommend-
ed to perform a technical inspection of the measur-
QUICKCHECK is powered by rechargeable NiMH
ing system every 2 years at PTW-Freiburg or a
batteries that permit line-independent operation for
qualified calibration laboratory.
5 to 6 hours. When the battery capacity drops be-
low 10 %, the "BAT" LED will light up.
Inspections must also be performed after repairs or
after each influence which may have changed the
behavior of the device. CAUTION
Improper handling.
Equipment Damage!
Calibration
It is recommended to have the device calibrated batteries. Use only the special rechargeable
every 2 years at PTW-Freiburg or by specially NiMH batteries.
trained staff on site.
18.1 Recharging the NiMH

Batteries
The NiMH batteries recharge when QUICKCHECK
is connected to mains power via the power supply
T99047. This can be done either directly or via the
docking station.
If the battery capacity is higher than 40 %, the re-

chargeable batteries will first be discharged to
40 %. Then, the rechargeable batteries will be
charged.
Charging takes approx. 8 hours and is indicated on

the display by a battery symbol that shows the pro-
gress. Overcharging NiMH batteries is not possible.
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Service Manual – NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
CAUTION 18.2 Replacing the Rechargeable

Improper handling. NiMH-Batteries
Malfunction!
DANGER
The indication of the charge level is correct only
when charging was not interrupted, e.g., by dis- Improper handling of rechargeable batteries.
connection of QUICKCHECK from the power Explosion Hazard!
line. Do not throw the rechargeable batteries into a
fire.
The rechargeable batteries have a service life of

approx. 1 year. If a set of recharged batteries does
WARNING
not provide power for the full operating time, the
batteries must be replaced. Improper handling of rechargeable batteries.
Bodily Injury!
If electrolyte leaks from the battery, avoid contact
with skin or clothes. Immediately clean skin or
clothes that have come in contact with electrolyte
with water. In case of eye contact, immediately
rinse eyes with water and consult doctor.
Do not open rechargeable batteries.
WARNING
Risk of Fire or Skin Burns!
Never short-circuit the rechargeable batteries.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage!
Do not open rechargeable batteries. Never ex-
pose rechargeable batteries to water. Store and
use the rechargeable batteries at the ambient
conditions (temperature, relative humidity) speci-
fied for the device.
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Service Manual – Adapting the Power Supply T99047
NOTE 19 Adapting the Power

New rechargeable NiMH batteries will reach their Supply T99047
full capacity only after several charging and dis-
charging cycles.
The power supply T99047 has adapters for power
connector systems EURO, UK, USA/Japan and
Proceed as follows to replace the rechargeable Australia. When shipped, the EURO adapter is in-
NiMH batteries: stalled.
 Turn off QUICKCHECK. Follow these steps to exchange the adapter:
 Disconnect QUICKCHECK from the power line,  Remove the adapter by pulling in the direction of
if applicable. the arrow (refer to Figure 37).
 Remove the lid from the battery compartment on  Insert the new adapter by pushing it in the direc-
the underside of the device (refer to Figure 3) tion of the arrow (refer to Figure 38) until you
and remove the rechargeable NiMH batteries. hear it click into place.
 Insert 4 new rechargeable NiMH batteries. Ob-

serve the battery polarity! Use only AA size
NiMH batteries with a capacity of (2400 ...
2600) mAh.
Figure 37: Removing the adapter
Figure 36: Inserting rechargeable NiMH batteries Figure 38: Inserting the adapter
on the underside of the device
 Reinstall the lid of the battery compartment and

screw tight.
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Service Manual – Disposal of the Product
20 Disposal of the Product
The typical lifetime of the product is 10 years.
At the end of the product lifetime, the

QUICKCHECK components must be disposed of in
compliance with the applicable waste control regu-
lations. The different materials must be separated
and recycled as appropriate.
The electronic components must be recycled ac-

cording to local regulations.
The rechargeable NiMH batteries must be disposed

of in compliance with the applicable regulations.
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Literature
Literature
[1] Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices

(Medical Device Directive - MDD)
[2] Council Directive 97/43/EURATOM on health protection of

individuals against the danger of ionizing radiation in relation
to medical exposure
[3] IEC 61010-1

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measure-
ment, control and laboratory use;
Part 1: General requirement
[4] IEC 61326-1

Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laborato-
ry use - EMC requirements –
Part 1: General requirements
[5] IEC/CISPR 11
Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency
equipment - Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics -
Limits and methods of measurement.
[6] IEC 61140

Protection against electric shock -
Common aspects for installation and equipment
[7] IEC 60950-1

Information technology equipment - Safety
Part 1: General requirements
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Appendix A: Demonstration Worklists
Appendix A: Demonstration Worklists
For a demonstration trial seven worklists are in- The first six demonstration worklists are named
cluded in QUICKCHECK. Thus you can directly according to the selected evaluation protocol:
perform measurements in order to get familiar with – AAPM_45_Protocol
the device. – AFSSAPS_93_Protocol
– IEC_60976_Protocol
You can find these demonstration worklists also in – Elekta_Protocol
WorklistGenerator in the directory – Siemens_Protocol
'<PTW documents>\QUICKCHECK webline\Data\ – Varian_Protocol
Samples'. The minimum and maximum acceptable values as
If required you can transfer these demonstration well as the expected evaluation values are set ac-
worklists from WorklistGenerator again to QUICK- cording to the information given in Table 1. With
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CHECK (Upload). these demonstration worklists you have thus the
option for measurements with evaluations.
Furthermore, there is the demonstration worklist

no_analysis for measurements without evaluation,
i.e. the minimum and maximum acceptable as well
as the expected evaluation value are set to zero.
Each of these seven demonstration worklists con-

tains nine tasks with settings according to Table 2:
Setting Modality Energy Field size SDD Gantry Wedge MU

Task angle angle
1 Photons 6 MV 20 cm x 20 cm 100 cm 0° 0° 100

5 Electrons 6 MeV 20 cm x 20 cm 100 cm 0° 0° 100
Table 2: Settings of the tasks in the demonstration worklists
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Appendix B: China Electronic Industry Standard Compliance

附录：中华人民共和国电子产业标准
This Supplement concerns China Electronic Industry Standard Compliance

此附录涉及中华人民共和国电子产业标准的相关规定
The following product pollution control information is provided according to SJ/T11364-2006 Marking for Control
of Pollution caused by Electronic Information Products.
根据SJ/T11364-2006标准规定的《电子信息产品污染控制标识要求》特提供以下有关产品污染控制方面的信息。
1. Explanation of Pollution Control Label

污染控制标识说明
This symbol indicates the product contains hazardous materials in excess of the limits estab-
lished by the Chinese standard SJ/T11363-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits for Cer-
tain Hazardous Substances in Electronic Information Products. The number in the symbol is the
Environment-friendly Use Period (EFUP), which indicates the period during which the toxic or
hazardous substances or elements contained in electronic information products will not leak or
mutate under normal operating conditions so that the use of such electronic information products
will not result in any severe environmental pollution, any bodily injury or damage to any assets.
The unit of the period is "Year".
In order to maintain the declared EFUP, the product shall be operated normally according to the
instructions and environmental conditions as defined in the product manual, and periodic mainte-
nance schedules specified in Product Maintenance Procedures shall be followed strictly.
Consumables or certain parts may have their own label with an EFUP value less than the prod-
uct. Periodic replacement of those consumables or parts to maintain the declared EFUP shall be
done in accordance with the Product Maintenance Procedures.
This product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, and must be collected sepa-
rately and handled properly after decommissioning.
该标识表明本产品含有的有毒有害物质超出SJ/T11363-2006标准规定的《电子信息产品中有毒有
害物质的限量要求》。标识中的数字为本产品的环保使用期限（EFUP），表明在正常使用的条件
下，电子信息产品内含的有毒有害物质或元素不会发生外泄或突变，用户使用该电子信息产品不会
对环境造成任何严重污染或对人身、财产造成任何严重损害的期限。单位为年。
为保证所声明的环保使用期限，应按产品手册中所规定的指示和环境条件进行正常使用，并严格遵
守产品维护程序中规定的定期维护和保养日程。
产品中的耗件或某些零部件可能具有单独的标识，其环保使用期限有可能短于产品本身的环保使用
期限。应按产品维护程序定期更换这些耗件或零部件，以保证所声明的整个产品的环保使用期限。
本产品在使用寿命结束后不可作为普通生活垃圾处理，必须另行收集并作妥善处理。
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2. Name and Concentration of Hazardous Substances

有毒有害物质的名称及含量
Table 1 - Hazardous substances’ name and concentration.

表1 - 有毒有害物质的名称及含量
Hazardous substances’ name

Component Name 有毒有害物质的名称
部件名称
(Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE)
（铅）（汞）（镉）（六价铬）（多溴联苯）（多溴二苯醚）
Display
X X X X X X
显示设备
Others
X O X X X X
其它
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part
is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials
used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006
 Data listed in the table represents best information available at the time of publication.
 This table shows where these substances may be found in the supply chain of PTW electronic information
products, as of the date of sale of the enclosed product. Note that some of the component types listed
above may or may not be a part of the enclosed product.
 Applications of hazardous substances in this medical device are required to achieve its intended clinical
uses, and/or to provide better protection to human beings and/or to environment, due to lack of reasonably
(economically or technically) available substitutes.
O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。
X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。
 此表所列数据为直至发布时所能获得的最全面信息。
 此表表明自本产品销售之日起在PTW电子信息产品的供应链上何处可能找到以上所述有毒有害物质。请注
意，以上所列的部件类型中的一些可能不属于本产品。
 由于缺少（经济上或技术上）合理可行的替代材料或方案，此医疗设备需要使用有毒有害物质来实现预期的
临床功能，以及/或对人类和/或环境提供更好的保护效果。
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Index
Index
A I
Accessories 8, 80 Indicators 16, 19
Air density correction 15 Installation at collimator 42
Intended use 8
B Interface
Ethernet/LAN 64
Basic device settings 36 RS232 66
Battery operation 15, 83 USB 67
Brightness 40 Interfaces 16, 19, 38
C L
Calculations Language 37
absorption coefficient µ 72 List of illustrations 7
air density correction 68 Literature 87
central axis dose CAX 69
dose values 68 M
evaluation values 69
flatness 69 Maintenance 82
general 68 Measurement results
normalization factor 69 checking 55
radiation quality 74 displaying 45
symmetry 73 Measurement window 28
wedge angle 71 Measurements 41
Calibration 83 basics 41
Cleaning 81 preparing 41
Menu window 30
D Miscellaneous device settings 37
Date 36 N
Date format 37
Display illumination 40 Normalization factors 36
Disposal 86
O
E
Operating controls 16, 19, 30
Edit cursor control keys 30
alphanumeric values 33 Enter key 30
numeric values 32 ON/OFF key 31
via option lists 34 Operating modes 31
Electromagnetic compatibility 75 Operation
Error messages 52 basics 28
problems 55
F
P
Factory defaults 40, 62
Features 15 Passwords 39
First setting Power supply 22
recommended values 51 Power supply unit, adapting 85
Preparation
G workflow 49
Putting the device into service 23
General information 2
Q
Quick start 26
QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator 59
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R
Rechargeable batteries 83
charging 83
Repair 82
Revision number 25
RS232 interface 38
S
Safety Information 9
Set Worklist 43
Settings 35
general notes 35
measurement 36
Setup menu 35
Spare Parts 80
System components 8
System test 37, 61
T
Task, selecting 43
Technical inspections of the measuring system 83
Technical safety inspections 82
Technical specifications 75
Time 36
Time format 37
U
User rights 15, 39
W
Windows, types 28
Workflow 26
Worklist, selecting 43
Z
Zero measurement 61
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 The warranty period is 1 (one) year and begins

2 Putting the Device into Service 23

3 Quick Start (Workflow) 26

4 Operation - The Basics 28

6 Performing Measurements with QUICKCHECK 41

7 Typical Workflow to Prepare the QUICKCHECK for Daily Use 49

8 Error Messages and Problems 52

9 Using the Docking Station 56

10 Using the QUICKCHECK FFF Compensator X6 and QUICKCHECK FFF

15 Accessories and Spare Parts 80

18 NiMH Rechargeable Batteries 83

19 Adapting the Power Supply T99047 85

20 Disposal of the Product 86

Appendix A: Demonstration Worklists 88

Appendix B: China Electronic Industry Standard Compliance 89

Figure 1: Definition of patient environment 13

The software programs WorklistGenerator and

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Safety Information

All safety messages consist of the following com- Explosion Hazard!

 If the device specifications do not contain

Figure 1: Definition of patient environment

Symbols on Product and Nameplate

Please refer to the user manual!

The product bears the CE-mark.

The device is only suitable for use

Interface to docking station

Manufacturer and date of manufac-

Separate collection for electrical and

1.1 Features  RS232 port

1.2 QUICKCHECK Controls, Indicators and Interfaces

Figure 2: QUICKCHECK, top view

Indicators and operating controls Symbol WARNING

Figure 3: QUICKCHECK, bottom view

1 Engraved lines for alignment with the laser sys-

Figure 4: QUICKCHECK, detector field on beam entrance side

1 Detector area CAUTION

Figure 5: QUICKCHECK, control panel with display

1.3 Docking Station

Figure 6: Docking station, top view

Figure 7: Docking station, bottom view

1 Bore hole for stand 3 in case of wall mounting WARNING

1.4 Status LEDs 1.4.2 Docking Station Status LEDs

"TOL" LED (red)

Function LED indication

No fault condition identified, no indication

"BAT" LED (yellow)

Function LED indication

sufficient capacity of the re- no indication

"RDY" LED (green)

Function LED indication

QUICKCHECK ready for illuminated

1.5 Power Supply

In the standard operating mode, QUICKCHECK has

During battery operation, the battery symbol can be

= partially charged (in steps of 10%)