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Overview
The document details the Piranha meters, a product line from a leading X-ray Quality Assurance (QA) solutions manufacturer. The company is known for its innovation in diagnostic radiology QA systems and invests significantly in R&D to advance X-ray QA across various modalities.

Product Range
The Piranha product line includes models like Piranha MULTI, R/F, CT, MAMMO, and DENTAL, each tailored for specific X-ray QA applications. These products feature Ocean Next™ software and Position Check for accurate detector placement.

Piranha MULTI Specifications

Size: 133 x 75 x 26 mm, Weight: Approx. 400 g
Display: PC or Windows Tablet
Software: Ocean Next™ for X-ray QA
Interface: Built-in Bluetooth and USB
Battery: Rechargeable Li-ion, ~15 hours life
Operating Temperature: 15 – 35 °C
Warranty: Two years, extendable up to ten years
Calibration Cycle: Two years

Key Features

All-in-one multifunction X-ray meter
Solid-state detectors with built-in energy compensation
Wide-range detection of total filtration
Automatic recognition of external probes
Long-lasting rechargeable battery
Free firmware upgrades

Specifications for Various Applications

Rad/Fluoro: Tube Voltage 35 – 160 kV, Dose 1.3 nGy – 1500 Gy
Mammography: Tube Voltage 18 – 49 kV, Dose 1 nGy – 1000 Gy
CT: Tube Voltage 45 – 155 kV, Total Filtration 1 – 90 mm Al
Dental: Tube Voltage 35 – 125 kV, Dose 1.3 nGy – 650 Gy

RTI Dose Probe Specifications

Size: 20 x 45 x 7.4 mm, Weight: 85 g
Dose: 100 pGy – 1.5 kGy
Dose Rate: 40 nGy/s – 150 mGy/s

Conclusion
Piranha meters provide comprehensive solutions for X-ray QA testing across various medical imaging technologies, ensuring fast, reliable, and accurate measurements for safety and quality in diagnostic radiology.

Piranha CT Specifications
Features include waveform recording time from 1024 ms to 524 s, backscatter protection, and compliance with EMC standards IEC 61326-1:2012. PTB approval is DE-17-M-PTB-0070. Variations include configurations with CT Dose Profiler and CT Ion Chamber.

Measuring Parameters
Tube voltage ranges from 45 to 155 kV with an accuracy of ±1.5%. Time measurement ranges from 0.1 ms to 2000 s with an accuracy of ±0.5%. Total filtration and HVL measurements have specific ranges and inaccuracies.

Piranha MAMMO Specifications
Designed for mammography QA testing, it measures kVp, time, HVL, dose, and dose rate, complying with MQSA, EUREF, IAEA, and ACR guidelines.

Piranha DENTAL Specifications
Optimized for dental X-ray QA, it measures kVp, time, HVL, total filtration, dose, and dose rate, suitable for intraoral, panoramic, and CBCT systems.

Piranha Premium Kit
Includes the Piranha MULTI and various probes and accessories, suitable for Rad/Fluoro, CT, Dental, and Mammography X-ray scans.

RTI Support
RTI offers global support for technical, application, and software quality assurance assistance.

RTI Dose Probe
A compact, fast-response device ideal for pulsed fluoroscopy, detecting individual pulses and displaying waveforms at dose rate.

RTI T20 Dose Detector
Designed for Rad/Fluoro systems, measuring patient entrance dose and maximum dose rate without affecting system output.

RTI CT Dose Profiler
Enhances CT quality assurance by providing accurate CTDI measurements, fitting standard phantoms.

RTI CT Ion Chamber
Used for CTDI and dose length product measurements, complying with IEC standards.

RTI MAS Probes
Includes MAS-1 invasive probe and MAS-2 non-invasive clamp-on probe for measuring mA and mAs.

RTI Light Probe
Measures monitor brightness and ambient light with a spectral response matching the human eye.

Ion Chamber Magna 1 cc
Ideal for mammography dose measurement, offering a response within ±1% over a range of 20-50 kVp.

LoniMover™
Facilitates CTDI and waveform measurements for Wide Beam and Cone Beam CT with Bluetooth connectivity.

RTI Scatter Probe
Used for leakage and scatter detection in X-ray environments, complying with various industry standards.

RTI Chamber Adapter
An external module for connecting ion chambers to Piranha or Cobia devices.

DAP Chamber
Used for field calibration of orthodontic X-ray equipment, essential for dental X-ray QA kits.

Piranha Cases
Various cases available for transporting and storing RTI X-ray QA test tools.

Ocean Next™ Software
Enhances QA processes with features like measurement planning, checklist creation, and data storage.

myRTI and myBox
Offer device management, calibration reminders, and secure data backup, enhancing the Ocean Next experience.

RTI Academy
Provides video and classroom-based training to enhance product and application knowledge.

Training Programs
RTI Academy offers various training programs to develop X-ray QA skills, including customized training packages and focused workshops.

Service & Warranty
RTI Group provides world-leading X-ray QA solutions with calibration labs in Sweden and the USA, offering services traceable to international standards.

Calibration and Warranty

Calibration Cycle: Recommended two-year cycle with reminders sent two months prior.
Extended Warranty Program: Offers up to a ten-year warranty for Piranha and Cobia instruments.

Commitment to Quality
RTI emphasizes the importance of quality assurance in X-ray imaging, ensuring high standards for patient and professional safety.

Catalog excerpts

Piranha meters

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Let’s work together to ensure X-ray safety and quality A world-leading manufacturer of QA solutions. In 1981, we invented the first X-ray QA system for diagnostic radiology. Since then, innovation has been at the heart of our corporate philosophy and we have pioneered many QA procedures. We continue to invest heavily in R&D to push forward the very edge of X-ray QA, across all modalities. Longer and more active lives, combined with a string of new examination techniques, have made diagnostic radiology the most widely used medical imaging technology. Diagnostic imaging growth can be seen throughout...

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Piranha selection guide 22 Ocean Next™ software 30 Information in this folder may be changed without notice.

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Providing everything you need for X-ray QA Get more from your Piranha X-ray Quality Control System with our comprehensive range of easy-to-use probes and accessories. Everything you need from robust cases and stands to probes and adapters! The Piranha comes ready-to-use and includes our powerful Ocean Next™ testing software. Our complete QA portfolio is available at www.rtigroup.com, or contact one of our Sales teams for more information. Position Check Piranha has a unique feature that makes it possible to check the position of the detector before measuring. By using the Position Check function,...

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General specifications Size The complete solution for X-ray QA testing The Piranha MULTI is all you need for qualified diagnostics and QA on Rad/Fluoro, CT, Dental, and Mammo X-ray scans. It measures and presents all parameters instantly and simultaneously: kVp; Time; HVL; Total Filtration; Dose; Dose rate; and presents Waveform. Easy and fast X-ray Quality Control! With the Piranha MULTI, you not only have a compact solution for fast and reliable testing but also extremely accurate measurements that can be used for in-depth analysis. • All-in-one multifunction X-ray meter • Solid-state detectors...

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Dose Rate 15 nGy/s - 320 mGy/s Auto Compensation All dose parameters are automatically compensated for using measured kVp and TF over their specified ranges. Pulses 1 - 65535 pulses (±1 pulse) Dose/Pulse 8 nGy/pulse - 0.9 Gy/pulse Tube Voltage Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Range: Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Range: Target Filter: Target Filter:

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Piranha MULTI Specifications for Mammography Tube voltage continued (1) Tube voltage continued (2) Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Tube Voltage Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Target Filter: Dose Rate 25 nGy/s – 530 mGy/s (±5% or ±12 nGy/s)

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Dose Rate 15 nGy/s - 320 mGy/s Auto Compensation All dose parameters are automatically compensated for using measured kVp and TF over their specified ranges. Pulses 1 - 65535 pulses (±1 pulse) Dose/Pulse 8 nGy/pulse - 0.9 Gy/pulse Dose rate 40 nGy/s - 150 mGy/s 260 jR/min - 1000 R/min (±5% or ±6 jR/min) Pulses 1 - 65535 pulses (±1 pulse) Dose Per Pulse 1 nGy/pulse - 0.3 Gy/pulse

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General specifications Size 133 x 75 x 26 mm All you need for advanced quality control With the Piranha R/F, you have all you need for advanced quality control. A compact solution for fast and reliable testing, and extremely accurate measurements that can be used for in-depth analysis. Presents all parameters instantly and simultaneously for Rad/Fluoro, CT, and Dental. Measures kVp, Time, HVL, Total Filtration, Dose, Dose rate, and presents Waveform. • All-in-one multifunction X-ray meter • Solid-state detectors = no need to compensate for temperature and pressure • Optimized for X-ray equipment...

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Specifications for Rad/Fluoro Tube Voltage 35 - 160 kV (±1.5%) Tube Voltage 35 - 125 kV (±1.5%) Dose Rate 15 nGy/s - 320 mGy/s Auto Compensation All dose parameters are automatically compensated for using measured kVp and TF over their specified ranges. Dose Rate 15 nGy/s - 320 mGy/s Auto Compensation All dose parameters are automatically compensated for using measured kVp and TF over their specified ranges. Pulses 1 - 65535 pulses (±1 pulse) Pulses 1 - 65535 pulses (±1 pulse) Dose/Pulse 8 nGy/pulse - 0.9 Gy/pulse Dose/Pulse 8 nGy/pulse - 0.9 Gy/pulse Pulse Rate/Frequency 0.5 - 180 Hz Pulse Rate/Frequency...

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RTI Dose Probe specifications Dose Rate 40 nGy/s - 150 mGy/s 260 gR/min - 1000 R/min (±5% or ±6 gR/min) Pulses 1 - 65535 pulses (±1 pulse) Dose Per Pulse 1 nGy/pulse - 0.3 Gy/pulse

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General specifications Size Fast and accurate CT dose measurements The Piranha CT is the perfect solution for fast and accurate CT dose measurements, whether routine compliance and dosimetry checks or more complex QA testing. This is a multi-functional, QA meter for a wide range of CT models, brands, and technologies. It measures and presents all parameters instantly and simultaneously. It measures kVp, Time, Total Filtration, CTDI parameters, dose length product, and presents Waveform. Several important parameters can also be measured such as CTDI100, CTDIw, CTDIvol, DLP, FWHM, Geometric efficiency,...

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Measuring parameters Tube Voltage 45 - 155 kV (±1.5%) Pulses 1 - 65535 pulses (±1 pulse) Specifications with RTI CT Ion Chamber 30 cm Air Kerma Rate Connector Type LEMO triaxial Active Volume Active Length Typical Leakage Specifications with CT Dose Profiler Dose Rate Range 67 nGy/s - 2.2 Gy/s Radiation Quality Energy Dependence Specifications with RTI CT Ion Chamber 10 cm Air Kerma Rate Connector Type LEMO triaxial Active Volume Active Length Typical Leakage Radiation Quality Energy Dependence

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General specifications Size 133 x 75 x 26 mm The ultimate solution for Mammo QA testing The Piranha MAMMO is designed for anyone working with specialist diagnostic X-ray technology in hospitals or mammography clinics. It measures kVp, time, HVL, Dose, Dose rate, and presents Waveform. Extremely accurate measurements you can use for your in-depth analyses. A compact solution for fast and reliable testing! We are proud that all of our mammography solutions comply with the guidelines and requirements of MQSA, EUREF, IAEA, and ACR to ensure safe and high-quality testing. • All-in-one multifunction...

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