Operation

Setup 3

Section 3

Operation

3.1 Setup

Introduction

This section contains set-up and connection procedures for the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter.

The instrument is factory calibrated to measure charge (Coulombs) and current (Amperes). It is recommended that the user customize the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter prior to its first use. This customization may involve selecting the desired ion chamber calibration factor, temperature units, pressure units, and bias voltages. Procedures for carrying out the customization are covered in Section 3.10.

3.2 Front Panel Familiarization

Figure 3-1. The Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter Front Panel

Triaxial Ion Chamber Input: This input accepts the current line of ion chambers from Fluke Biomedical, various 0.6 cc, 0.3 cc, and 0.1 cc therapy ion chambers from other manufacturers, and Brachytherapy well chambers. The front panel ion chamber input is wired in parallel with the rear panel ion chamber input.

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Fluke 35040 manual Setup, Front Panel Familiarization, Introduction