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Fluke199XRAY
Medical ScopeMeter

Users Manual

4822 872 30791

August 2006
© 2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
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 Table of Contents

Title Page

About this Manual........................................................................................................... 1-1

Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 1-1
Limited Warranty, Limitation of Liability .......................................................................... 1-1
Shipment Contents......................................................................................................... 1-1
About the X-RAY kVp Function ...................................................................................... 1-2
190B/C vs. 199XRAY User Interface.............................................................................. 1-3
USER Button Bar....................................................................................................... 1-3
190B/C RECORDER Key .......................................................................................... 1-4
199XRAY MEDICAL Key........................................................................................... 1-4
kVp Measurement Procedure......................................................................................... 2-1
Selecting a Filter Pack.................................................................................................... 2-1
Wide Range – Low Range Filter Pack....................................................................... 2-2
CT & Mobile Pack Plus Filter Pack ............................................................................ 2-2
Cadmium K-edge Mammo Filter Pack Calibration Overview..................................... 2-3
k-Edge Mammo Filter Pack ....................................................................................... 2-5
Linear Mammo Filter Pack......................................................................................... 2-6
kVp Scope Mode ............................................................................................................ 2-7
Radiographic Mode (RADIO)..................................................................................... 2-7

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Fluoro Mode (FLUORO)............................................................................................ 2-7

kV Measurements ..................................................................................................... 2-7
Exposure Time Measurements (RADIO only) ........................................................... 2-8
AUTO-kVp Mode, MANUAL Mode ........................................................................... 2-9
Selecting AUTO-kVp mode – Manual Mode......................................................... 2-9
Auto kVp Mode Waveform Requirements ............................................................ 2-9
kVp Scope Mode Screen, Readings, F1-F4 Keys ..................................................... 2-10
kVp Mode Readings ............................................................................................. 2-10
F1…F4 Softkey Functions .................................................................................... 2-11
kVp Scope Mode Presets.......................................................................................... 2-12
Specifications................................................................................................................. 2-16

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 Chapter 1
General

About this Manual Limited Warranty, Limitation of Liability

This manual provides information on the X-RAY kVp Read the Warranty and Limitation of Liability statements
measurement function of the Fluke 199XRAY Medical that you find in the ScopeMeter 190B/C Users Manual
ScopeMeter. It also describes user interface differences that is included in the test tool kit shipment (on CD ROM).
between the Fluke 190B/C and the Fluke 199XRAY.
Shipment Contents
For other information on the Fluke 199XRAY please
consult the Fluke 190B/C Series Getting Started manual, In addition to the shipment contents shown in the Fluke
the Fluke 190B/C Series Users Manual (on CD-ROM), 192B-196B/C-199B/C Users Manual, the 199XRAY
and the Fluke 190B/C Medical Functions Users Manual shipment includes the following parts:
Supplement (on CD-ROM) that are included in the Part Ordering code
shipment.
Power Adapter Plug UK 2726493
Safety Information Power Adapter Plug EURO 2726507
Power Adapter Plug Australia 2726518
Read and comply with the safety instructions that you find
Power Adapter Plug USA 2726529
in the ScopeMeter 190B/C Series Getting Started manual
MA190 Accessory Set See 190B/C Medical
and in the Fluke 190B/C Users Manual .
Functions Users
Manual Supplement.

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About the X-RAY kVp Function The X-RAY kVp function provides oscilloscope setups for
measurements using the kVp Divider and the following
The 199XRAY Medical Scopemeter, when used with Fluke
filter packs on Input A :
Biomedical kVp Divider, automatically measure kVp
average and kV peak. In the radiographic measurement • Wide Range Filter Pack
• K-edge Mammo Filter Pack
mode, exposure time is also measured in milliseconds or
• Linear Mammo Filter Pack
pulses.
• CT Filter Pack
The Fluke Biomedical Non-Invasive kVp Divider (Model • Mobile Pack Plus Filter Pack
35080/A/B/M) is an alternative to high-voltage divider • Low Range Filter Pack
tanks. It provides safe, non-invasive, fast measurement of For details on the kVp Divider refer to the 35080/A/B/M
kVp without endangering personnel and/or equipment. Its Operators Manual.
use is primarily intended for X-ray machine service and
calibration. The kVp Divider provides an analog output
voltage proportional to the instantaneous voltage applied
to the X-ray tube.

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190B/C vs. 199XRAY User Interface 1
190B/C vs. 199XRAY User Interface USER Button Bar
The 190B/C and the 199XRAY operating instructions are Pressing the 190B/C USER key will open
equal, except for the following: the button bar:

• The 199XRAY user interface text is available in English

only, language selection is not possible. See ‘USER
Button Bar ’ below. Pressing the 199XRAY USER key will
open the button bar without the
• The 190B/C RECORDER functions can be selected by
LANGUAGE selection:
pressing the RECORDER key.
The 199XRAY RECORDER functions can be selected
by pressing the MEDICAL key.
See ‘190B/C RECORDER Key’ and ‘199XRAY
MEDICAL Key’ below.

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190B/C RECORDER Key 199XRAY MEDICAL Key

Pressing the RECORDER key will open Pressing the MEDICAL key will open
the screen shown below. the screen below.

Press again or press to exit.

The Medical measurements kVp function is described in

Chapter 2 of this manual.

Operating instructions for the Scope-Trend Plot, the

Scope- Scope Record , and for the Meter-Trend Plot
mode are described in the Fluke190B/C User Manual
Chapter 3 Using the Recorder Functions.

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Using the X-RAY kVp Function

kVp Measurement Procedure Selecting a Filter Pack

To perform kVp measurements, do the following: To select a filter pack, do the following:

1 Follow the operating instructions for the filter 1 Display the

pack as described in the filter pack Operators MEDICAL/RECORDER screen.
Manual.
2 Select ■ kVp with the arrow keys,
Connect the kVp divider to Input A of the then accept with the F4 (ENTER)
199XRAY using a shielded 1:1 cable, for key. One of the Filter Pack
example the cable of the MA190 Accessory set. Selection Screens will be shown.

2 Select the required filter pack, see ‘Selecting a

Filter Pack’.

3 Start the measurement. See kVp Scope Mode

on page 2-7 for further instructions.

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Wide Range – Low Range Filter Pack CT & Mobile Pack Plus Filter Pack
Similar screens are shown for Wide Range and Low Similar screens are shown for Wide Range and Low
Range. Range.

Proceed as follows to select the filter pack: Proceed as follows to select the filter pack:

1 Select ■ Wide Range or ■ Low 1 Select ■ CT or ■ Mobile Pack

Range with the arrow keys, then Plus with the arrow keys, then
accept. accept.

2 Select the wanted signal shape, The test tool will enter the kVp
then accept. Scope Mode, see page 2-7.

The test tool will enter the kVp

Scope Mode, see page 2-7.

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Selecting a Filter Pack 2
Cadmium K-edge Mammo Filter Pack Calibration 25 kVp Measurement Procedure:
Overview
Set the x-ray generator for 25 kVp, 100 mA, 80 ms. If not
During Cadmium K-edge Mammo Filter Pack calibration, available, use a mAs setting that provides an exposure of
screen instructions will guide you through the calibration 80 ms (+/- 10 ms). Select the molybdenum (Mo) filter on
steps. This section provides an explanation of the the generator. Make the first baseline measurement.
calibration steps.
26 kVp Measurement Procedure:
Read the mammographic filter pack sections of the Model
35080/A/B/M kVp Divider Instruction Manual to become Repeat the baseline measurement at a slightly higher kV
familiar with the specifications, theory of operation, and setting that should still be below the k-edge (26.7 kV). Set
application of corrections for these filter packs. the generator for 26 kVp,100 mA, 80 ms. If not available,
use a mAs setting that provides an exposure of 80 ms (+/-
K-edge Measurement Setup: 10 ms).
Install the Cadmium K-edge Filter Pack in the kVp Divider. If the voltage difference between the first and second
Place the kVp divider in the x-ray beam on the baseline measurements is within the limits (+/- 20mV), this
compression paddle or other suitable support with the long is the baseline voltage. If the voltage difference is outside
axis of the kVp divider perpendicular to the axis of the x- the limits, repeat the above measurements at 24 kVp and
ray tube. Raise the kVp divider as close as possible to the 25 kVp respectively.
x-ray tube. The x-ray beam should cover the entire filter
pack. Select the k-Edge Mammo filter pack from the filter 29kVp Measurement Procedure:
pack menu.
Set the generator for 29 kVp,100 mA, 80 ms. If not
available, use a mAs setting that provides an exposure of
80 ms (+/- 10 ms). Make the k-edge kV reference
measurement.

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If the exposure is within the range 27.5 to 29.5 kVp, the Linear Correction Exposure:
reading is accurate. If ---.kVp is displayed, set the
generator for 28 kVp and repeat step 4. If 0.0 kVp is Make an exposure using the same generator settings as
displayed, set the generator to 30 kVp and repeat step 4. those used to make the last k-edge exposure. After this
The k-edge kVp is used to determine linear filter pack measurement is complete, the kV correction for the linear
correction. filter pack will be displayed. If you do not want your linear
kVp measurements automatically corrected, press F1
Once an accurate determination of kVp has been made do (LINEAR CHANGE…) and select No Correction. To
not disturb the x-ray generator settings. Proceed to linear recalibrate the k-edge correction, select Recalibrate…
mammo filter pack use.

Linear Measurement Setup:

Remove the k-edge filter pack and replace it with the

linear mammo filter pack. Increase the target to filter pack
distance to about 15 inches (38cm). If the Model
35080/A/B/M kVp Divider changes position in the x or y
axis with respect to the x-ray generator during the linear
kVp measurements, you must repeat the determination of
the k-edge kVp and the correction value since this
measurement is position sensitive.

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Selecting a Filter Pack 2
k-Edge Mammo Filter Pack 2 Accept ■ Recalibrate… to start
The k-Edge Mammo filter pack is used to determine the the calibration.
correction factor (recalibrate) for the Linear Mammo filter
You will see the calibration startup
pack.
screen as shown below.

Proceed as follows to do the recalibration:

3 Follow the screen instructions.
1 Select ■ k-Edge Mammo… with
the arrow keys, then accept. 4 Close the instruction banner and
start the calibration.
The screen will show the present
k-Edge calibration values. You will be guided through the calibration procedure by
screen messages. See also ‘Cadmium K-edge Mammo
Filter Pack Calibration Overview’ on page 2-3

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Linear Mammo Filter Pack 2 Select and accept:

■ Recalibrate… to determine the

correction factor for the linear
Mammo filter pack.
Continue as for the k-Edge
Mammo filter pack step 3.

■ Use cal. values… to use the

present calibration values.

The test tool will enter the kVp

Scope Mode, see page 2-7. This
choice is disabled if the calibration
values are invalid. Select ■
Recalibrate… to get valid
Proceed as follows to select the filter pack: calibration values again.

1 Select ■ Linear Mammo… with ■ No correction… to perform

the arrow keys, then accept. kVp measurements without
applying the correction factors for
the filter pack.

The test tool will enter the kVp

Scope Mode, see page 2-7.

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kVp Scope Mode 2
kVp Scope Mode Fluoro Mode (FLUORO)
When entering the kVp Scope mode predefined scope When used in the Fluoro mode, the 199XRAY waits for a
settings for the selected filter pack are provided. Some of trigger then samples the kV waveform at one sample per
these settings are fixed, some can be manually adjusted. second. For each sample, kVp-avg and kV-peak are
See kVp Scope Mode Presets on page 2-12. measured (each sample must also meet the Automatic
kVp Mode requirements). Each sample is stored in the
There are two different measurement modes in the kVp instrument’s replay buffer and up to 100 samples can be
Scope Mode, the RADIO mode for measuring single stored. When the fluoro exposure stops or if the replay
radiographic exposures and the FLUORO mode for buffer fills, the Replay Menu is displayed and each sample
measuring continuous or pulsed fluoroscopic exposures. may be displayed using the F1, F2, and F3 keys. To start
a new measurement, press F4, EXIT REPLAY.
Radiographic Mode (RADIO)
When used in the Radiographic mode, the 199XRAY waits kV Measurements
for a trigger then stores the entire kV waveform. When the kVp average is the average value of the kV peaks within
radiographic exposure is complete, kVp-avg, kV-peak, and the measurement area and is indicated by the tick marks
exposure time in ms or pulses displayed (the kV waveform on the vertical cursors.
must also meet the Automatic kVp Mode requirements).
The instrument is then ready for another exposure. kV Peak is the highest kV value within the measurement
area.
Note:
In radiographic (RADIO) mode, the kV measurement area
The most recent 100 screens are always stored is the central 80% of the kV waveform; the first and last
in the replay buffer. To view stored screens, 10% of the waveform are excluded from these
press the REPLAY button and use the F1, F2, measurements.
and F3 keys. To start a new measurement, press
F4, EXIT REPLAY. For more information, please In fluoroscopic (FLUORO) mode, kV is measured over the
see the 190B/C Users Manual. complete waveform sample.

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Note: AUTO-kVp Mode, MANUAL Mode

When measuring kV, the bottom of the trace In the AUTO-kVp mode, vertical cursor lines are
(indicated by the A input zero icon “A-“ at the left automatically positioned to indicate the area used for the
of the screen) is not zero. The value at the kVp measurement (10…90% area).
bottom of the trace is the zero value for the
selected filter pack. Table 2-1, Default Filter Pack In the MANUAL mode you can select between horizontal
Settings, lists the zero values for all filter packs. and vertical cursors, and you can manually move the
cursors. The cursors allow you to make precise digital
For example, when using the Wide Range Filter measurements on the waveform manually.
Pack the zero value is 40 kV. If the kV waveform
is 3 divisions above zero and the vertical Selecting AUTO-kVp mode – Manual Mode
sensitivity is 20 kV/div (60 kV), the measured kV Do the following to select AUTO-kVp or Manual mode:
is 100 kV (40 kV + 60 kV = 100 kV). For more
information, see the 35080/A/B/M User Manual. Select AUTO-kVp or MANUAL mode.
These adjustments are automatically performed
for all kV measurements. The right top corner of the screen shows
AUTO-kVp or MANUAL.
Exposure Time Measurements (RADIO only)
Exposure time in milliseconds is measured between the To operate the cursors you can turn the cursor menu on:
points corresponding to 75% of kVp-avg on the first rising Turn cursor menu OFF or ON.
edge and last falling edge of the kV waveform.

Exposure time in pulses is measured by counting the F1…F4 key labels for cursor menu OFF:
pulses that exceed 75% of kVp-avg during the exposure.

F1…F4 key labels for cursor menu ON:

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kVp Scope Mode 2
Auto kVp Mode Waveform Requirements For automatic measurement of kV and exposure time in
the radiographic measurement mode, the entire waveform
For automatic measurement of kV in the Fluoroscopic must be onscreen and must meet the following criteria:
measurement mode, the waveform must be onscreen and
must meet the following criteria: • The kV being measured must be within the range of the
chosen filter pack and must be above the trigger level
• The kV being measured must be within the range of the for the filter pack and sensitivity setting (See Tables 2-1
chosen filter pack and must be above the trigger level and 2-2).
for the filter pack and sensitivity setting (See Tables 2-1
and 2-2). • The vertical height of the entire waveform must be
greater than 2.5 divisions above the zero level
• The vertical height of the entire waveform must be
greater than 2.5 divisions above the zero level • No portions of the waveform may be offscreen
• No portion of the waveform may be off the top of the • The last falling edge of the waveform must be greater
screen than 3.5 divisions horizontally from the rising edge
(trigger position).

• The last falling edge of the waveform must be less than

9 divisions from the rising edge (trigger position). This
leaves the last horizontal division with a signal at zero
level, which verifies that the current acquisition contains
the complete signal.

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kVp Scope Mode Screen, Readings, F1-F4 Keys In the MANUAL mode other readings may be shown
depending on the selected cursors. See ‘F1…F4 softkey
An example of the kVp scope mode screen is shown in the
functions for cursor menu ON’ on the next page.
figure below. Numerical readings and the softkey button
bar differ from the normal Scope mode. TIME/PULSE# Readings:
You can select Time or Pulse readings, if applicable, using
the F3 key.

xx.xx ms time of pulse (AUTO)

xx.xx ms time of multiple pulses (AUTO)

xxx pls number of pulses (AUTO)

xx.xx ms time between cursors (MANUAL)

xxx pls number of pulses between cursors

kVp Mode Readings (MANUAL)

Voltage readings: Note: If the kV or exposure time values cannot be

calculated because of the signal shape, or because
xxx.x kVp - avg average kVp value between cursors, the kV is not within the range of the chosen filter
indicated by the tick marks on the pack, dashes will be displayed. Use the Manual
vertical cursors mode to read the voltage at each cursor position or
adjust the vertical and/or horizontal sensitivity to
xxx.x kV - peak kV peak value between cursors
obtain a signal that meets the Auto kVp Mode
Waveform Requirements.

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kVp Scope Mode 2
F1…F4 Softkey Functions MANUAL mode: Two vertical cursors. Use
F1…F4 softkey functions for cursor menu OFF: to move the cursors. Use F2 to select
cursor to be moved.
The key label shows the current filter pack
name. kVp measurements apply to the area between
the cursors.
Press to return to the Filter pack selection
screen if you want to select another filter pack. MANUAL mode: two horizontal cursors. Use
to move the cursors. Use F2 to
Select optimal scope settings for RADIO or select cursor to be moved.
FLUORO mode measurements (if applicable).
Readings are:
Select between TIME (in ms) or PULSE# - voltage difference between cursors (A ↕)
reading in the RADIO mode. PULSE# is not - voltage at the upper (HIGH) and lower
available when HF/Three Phase signal shape (LOW) cursor position
is selected.
MANUAL MODE: One vertical cursor. Use
Exit the kVp mode and return to the to move the cursor.
MEDICAL/RECORDER screen.
Readings are:
- the average, minimum, and maximum
voltage at the cursor position
F1…F4 softkey functions for cursor menu ON:
Select the cursor to be moved.
Select the cursor mode:
Select between TIME or PULSE# reading.
AUTO-kVp mode
Exit the MANUAL mode and return to the
AUTO kVp mode.

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kVp Scope Mode Presets Sensitivity, Probe Factor, and Bandwidth filter are
fixed.
When entering the kVp mode some Scope functions are
preset. Some of these function setting are fixed, some can Note:
be changed. See Table 2-1 and Table 2-2 for details.
In kVp mode Input B can be used , but will show
Trigger settings can not be changed. no readings. A trace will only be shown if
triggering via Input A occurs.
Vertical defection can be changed using the RANGE
key.

Time base can be changed using the TIME key. The

highest time base speed is 500 μs/div.

Table 2-1. Default Filter Pack Settings

Filter Pack Vertical Sensitivity Zero Value Horizontal Deflection Trigger Level
Wide Range 20 kV/div 40 kV 10 ms/div 80 kV
K-Edge Mammo 500 mV/div 0V 10 ms/div 1V
Linear Mammo 5 kV/div 0 kV 10 ms/div 10 kV
CT 20 kV/div 60 kV 10 ms/div 100 kV
Mobile Pack Plus 20 kV/div 40 kV 10 ms/div 80 kV
Low Range 20 kV/div 26 kV 10 ms/div 46 kV

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Table 2-2. kV Range and Trigger Level vs. Filter Pack and Vertical Sensitivity

Filter Pack Vertical Sensitivity kV Range Trigger Level

Wide Range 20 kV/div * 80 -150 kV 80 kV
10 kV/div 60 – 100 kV 60 kV
5 kV/div 50 – 70 kV 50 kV
K-Edge Mammo 500 mV/div* N/A 1V
Linear Mammo 5 kV/div * 10 – 30 kV 10 kV
10 kV/div 20 – 40 kV 20 kV
CT 20 kV/div* 100 – 140 kV 100 kV
10 kV/div 80 -120 kV 80 kV
5 kV/div 70 – 90 kV 70 kV
Mobile Pack Plus 20 kV/div* 80 – 135 kV 80 kV
10 kV/div 60 – 100 kV 60 kV
5 kV/div 50 – 70 kV 50 kV
Low Range 10 kV/div* 46 – 90 kV 46 kV
5 kV/div 36 – 60 kV 36 kV
2 kV/div 30 – 40 kV 30 kV
* Default settings.

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Specifications
The 199XRAY kVp Measurement Accuracy Specifications
are shown in table 2-3.

Table 2-3. 199XRAY kVp Measurement Accurcy Specifications

Filter Pack kVp-Avg Accuracy kV Peak Accuracy* Exposure Time Accuracy

Large Signal Small Signal

Wide-Range 1% 1.5% 2% 0.5%

K-Edge Mammo 1% N/A N/A 0.5%

Linear Mammo 1% 1.5% 2% 0.5%

CT 1% 1.5% 2% 0.5%

Mobile Pack Plus** 1% 2% 2% 0.5%

Low Range 1% 1.5% 2% 0.5%

* The kV peak measurement accuracy may be affected by measurement system noise and waveform artifacts.

**Maximum error with 100% ripple

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