Radcal ACCU-GOLD2 User manual

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ACCU-GOLD2
USER GUIDE
(for use with all Accu-Gold digitizers)

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Radcal Corporation
426 West Duarte Road
Monrovia, CA 91016-4591 USA
USA [phone]
Fax USA [phone]
email [email protected]
www.radcal.com
Radcal Part # MNL/AG2
4094300 Rev: D
Software V2.40 & ON
Printed: August, 2017
Copyright © 2015, 2016, 2017

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Index
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Computer System Minimum Requirements......................................................................................................... 6
Getting Started....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Differences between the ‘legacy’ hardware and the ‘plus’ hardware .................................................................. 7
Digitizers .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
What is Accu-Gold2?............................................................................................................................................. 7
Starting Accu-Gold ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Starting Accu-Gold via Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................. 10
Nomenclature (Accu-Gold or Accu-Gold+) ....................................................................................................... 11
Main Screen Overview....................................................................................................................................... 12
Device Settings Menu........................................................................................................................................ 13
Trigger Source............................................................................................................................................... 13
Trigger Level ................................................................................................................................................. 13
IC Wave Mode – ON – OFF .......................................................................................................................... 14
Dynamic Stop Trigger.................................................................................................................................... 14
AGMS Pre-Pulse Mode ................................................................................................................................. 15
End Delay...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Setting up the Hardware.................................................................................................................................... 16
Making a Measurement ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Comments ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Measurements...................................................................................................................................................... 21
License Files...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Using the AGMS-DM+ sensor ........................................................................................................................... 21
Taking a Measurement for Mammographic Sensors ........................................................................................ 21
Making a Measurement with multiple sensors connected................................................................................. 22
Long exposures ................................................................................................................................................. 24
Selecting a Display Profile................................................................................................................................. 24
Automatic Profile................................................................................................................................................ 25
Custom Profile ................................................................................................................................................... 25
Data in List View................................................................................................................................................... 28
Exporting Data in List View................................................................................................................................ 28
Copying Data in List View.................................................................................................................................. 30
Deleting Data in List View.................................................................................................................................. 30

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Data in Wave View ............................................................................................................................................... 30
Hide individual waveforms in Wave View.......................................................................................................... 32
Waveform filters................................................................................................................................................. 32
“Region of Interest” (ROI) .................................................................................................................................. 34
Copy “Region of Interest” to Clipboard.......................................................................................................... 36
Extraction of Region of Interest..................................................................................................................... 36
AGMS DM+, D+, M+ will display dose information when filter is out of range .................................................. 37
Sessions ............................................................................................................................................................... 39
Starting a Session.............................................................................................................................................. 39
Opening a Session ............................................................................................................................................ 40
Importing a Session ........................................................................................................................................... 40
Saving a Session ............................................................................................................................................... 40
Exporting a Session........................................................................................................................................... 41
Exporting a Session to Excel ........................................................................................................................ 41
Exporting a Measurement to Excel ............................................................................................................... 41
Drag & Drop to Excel ......................................................................................................................................... 43
Excel Companion Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 44
Excel Companion Mode Navigation .................................................................................................................. 44
Exporting to Excel in Companion Mode ............................................................................................................ 45
Copy & Past or Drag & Drop ......................................................................................................................... 45
Wave export .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Direct Link...................................................................................................................................................... 45
Auto Configuration of Direct Link .................................................................................................................. 45
Edit Columns ................................................................................................................................................. 46
Nugget................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Using the Wi-Fi Nugget...................................................................................................................................... 46
Appendix A........................................................................................................................................................... 49
Installing Accu-Gold........................................................................................................................................... 49
Installing the Calibration File ............................................................................................................................. 50
Uninstalling Accu-Gold ...................................................................................................................................... 51
Appendix B........................................................................................................................................................... 52
Sensor specifications......................................................................................................................................... 52
AGMS - Multisensors .................................................................................................................................... 52
ICH – Ion Chambers...................................................................................................................................... 54
mA/mAs ......................................................................................................................................................... 64
DD - Solid State Dose Sensors..................................................................................................................... 67

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AUX sensors ................................................................................................................................................. 69
Legacy Sensors ................................................................................................................................................. 70
Compatibility.................................................................................................................................................. 70
AGMS – Solid State Multi Sensors ............................................................................................................... 71
AGMS – D ..................................................................................................................................................... 72
Appendix C........................................................................................................................................................... 73
Nugget - Accu-Gold wireless adapter................................................................................................................ 73
Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 73
Package contents.......................................................................................................................................... 73
System Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 73
LED blinking .................................................................................................................................................. 74
Operation....................................................................................................................................................... 75
Battery ........................................................................................................................................................... 77
Power Saving features .................................................................................................................................. 77
Battery Charger ............................................................................................................................................. 77
Maximum Measurement Duration ................................................................................................................. 77
Physical description....................................................................................................................................... 78
Environmental Conditions ............................................................................................................................. 78
Wi-Fi specs.................................................................................................................................................... 78
Nugget Measurement Feature Comparison.................................................................................................. 79
Firmware update ........................................................................................................................................... 80
Regulatory ..................................................................................................................................................... 82
Appendix D........................................................................................................................................................... 83
Accu-Gold measurements and Feature comparison......................................................................................... 83
Appendix E ........................................................................................................................................................... 86
Making low-level measurements ....................................................................................................................... 86
Appendix F............................................................................................................................................................ 87
Carrying cases................................................................................................................................................... 87
Appendix G........................................................................................................................................................... 90
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... 90
Appendix H - Warranties and Disclosures ........................................................................................................ 92
Warranty for the Accu-Gold Measurement System........................................................................................... 92
Non-Warranty Repairs....................................................................................................................................... 92
Data Loss........................................................................................................................................................... 92
WEEE and RoHS............................................................................................................................................... 92
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................................................. 93

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Introduction
Accu-Gold is the next generation X-ray measurement system at the heart of which is a compact multi-
function digitizer module and powerful, intuitive software. Accu-Gold transforms your computer into a
compact, cost effective, and multi-function X-ray analyzer and uses the latest technology in solid state
sensors, gold standard ion chambers, mA, and light sensors.
Accu-Gold has features to increase your productivity such as: quick setup, ease of use, automatic
settings and multiple-parameter data capture, unique remote operation, easy data analysis, and instant
data recall. With an Auxiliary sensor input and customizable software, you have the capability to expand
to meet future needs.
Please comment on this software and report any bugs that you may find. Accu-Gold software provides
the ability to save all of your measurements as session files1. You should save session files because
they are extremely valuable when solving application issues.2
Computer System Minimum Requirements
The specified performance requires a computer with the following minimum specifications:
Operating system:
•Windows 7
•Windows 8
•Windows 10
Processor: 800 MHz (Intel, AMD or VIA)
Screen Resolution of 1024 x 600
RAM: 150 MB free system memory to run application
Program storage: 10 MB for application and 50 MB for Framework.
Additional storage, greater than 50 MB, is recommended for storing measurement session files.
USB 2.0 Full-speed port for connection to the Accu-Gold Digitizer Module.
Excel 2007 or later is recommended for Excel data reports.3
Getting Started
This section includes an overview of the Accu-Gold hardware and the main screen for the software. It
also includes instructions to quickly set up and begin making measurements.
Hardware Overview
1see Saving a Session
2For more in-depth information or troubleshooting, contact Customer Support at [phone]
extension 123 or send an email to Cu[email protected]
3see Appendix A for software installation.

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The Accu-Gold system consists of a digitizer module, sensor(s) and a display. The Accu-Gold digitizer is
available in different models that are suited for specific applications, the differences being which sensors
can be used. The Accu-Gold software is the same for all models but the measurement data that is
available will depend on the model digitizer used and connected sensor(s).
Differences between the ‘legacy’ hardware and the ‘plus’ hardware
The original digitizers of the Accu-Gold system were the AGDM and the RGDM. The RGDM was
available in several versions depending on the sensors they could be used with.
A desire for product enhancements brought us the Accu-Gold plus system. A new line of sensors were
designed with a smaller footprint as well as a combination sensor that eliminates the need to carry
multiple sensors – the DM+ sensor. While still being compatible with legacy hardware, the AGDM+
digitizers also provide improved performance for legacy sensors.4
Digitizers
Models* Available sensor inputs: Ion
Chamber Dose Diode AGMS (Multisensors) Aux (Light Sensor)
GDM+ Accu-Gold Digitizer Module X X X X X
RGDM+ Rapid-Gold Digitizer Module X X X
ADDM+ Accu-Dose Digitizer Module X X
*The legacy digitizers are not compatible with the “+” series Multisensors.
What is Accu-Gold2?
Radcal’s Accu-Gold software has been redesigned from the ground up with a modernized user interface
and under-the-hood capabilities that will ensure continuing compatibility with Microsoft products (e.g.
Windows & Office) as well as expanded capabilities for the Accu-Gold family of measurement systems.
4see Appendix D

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Important information regarding Accu-Gold2 (AG2) software:
1. Accu-Gold 2 is required to interface with the Accu-Gold Nugget Wi-Fi solution.
2. All existing Accu-Gold1 legacy capabilities are available in AG2. Some have been moved or may
have different icons. Hover-helpers are provided to explain user interface selections.
3. AG2 session files have a new icon and file extension.
4. AG1 legacy session files can be opened and viewed with AG2. Use the Open Session option
from the Start screen when launching AG2 or select “Open” from the Main Menu.
5. AG1 software will continue to be supported for bug fixes.

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Starting Accu-Gold
When launched, the Accu-Gold2 brings up a screen that lets you choose the appropriate connection
method to the Accu-Gold digitizer.
Connect via Wi-Fi – The Accu-Gold Nugget lets you connect to the digitizer wirelessly.
Connect via USB - When the USB cable is the connection method to the digitizer.
Open Session – Goes straight to the Open Session dialog without connecting to the digitizer
Continue – Bypasses the opening screen without connecting to the digitizer. The connection method
can be chosen later by choosing the appropriate icon in the bottom left corner:
Clicking the icon will bring up options for connecting to the digitizer. Click on the USB or Wi-Fi icon as
appropriate