Star Track Guide

StarTrack
User's Guide
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Notice
NOTICE
This manual is an integral part of the StarTrack device, and should always be
kept at hand. Observance of the manual instructions is required for proper
performance and correct operation of StarTrack.
StarTrack and its accessories must not be used for any other purpose than
described in the accompanying documentation (intended use). Violation will
result in loss of warranty.
IBA Dosimetry AB and IBA Dosimetry GmbH do not accept liability for injury to
personnel or damage to equipment that may result from misuse of this
equipment, failure to observe the hazard notices contained in this manual, or
failure to observe local health and safety regulations.
IBA Dosimetry AB and IBA Dosimetry GmbH shall under no circumstances be
liable for incidental or coincidental damage arising from use of the equipment
described in this document.
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provided in electronic form, these files shall not be modified in any way. IBA
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Last Update: 2008-06-25
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Phone: +46 18 18 07 00 Phone: +49 9128 607-0
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StarTrack
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................... 1
1.1 Intended use 1
1.2 Product development 1
1.3 Product description 2
1.3.1 Arrays 2
1.3.2 Chambers and data transmission 2
1.3.3 Temperature and pressure sensors 3
1.3.4 Uniformity correction 3
1.3.5 Life time dose 3
1.3.6 StarTrack items 3
1.4 Product documentation 4
1.4.1 StarTrack User’s Guide 4
1.4.2 OmniPro-Advance User’s Guide 4
2 Health and safety information ................................... 5
2.1 General 5
2.2 Rating label 6
2.3 Responsibility 6
2.4 Assembly and repairs, Accessories 6
2.5 EMC precautions 7
2.5.1 Guidance and manufacturers declaration – electromagnetic emissions 7
2.5.2 Guidance and manufacturer's declaration -electromagnetic immunity 8
2.5.3 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF
communications equipment and the StarTrack 10
2.6 Regulatory requirements 11
2.7 Safety Precautions 11
2.7.1 Electrical installations 11
2.7.2 Operator 11
2.7.3 Handling 12
2.7.4 Storing 12
2.8 Environmental requirements 13
2.9 Reporting complaints 13
3 Technical specifications ............................................ 14
3.1 Data Cable 14
3.2 LEDs and labels 14
3.3 General 15
3.3.1 StarTrack Sensor 16
3.3.2 Electronics 17
3.4 General Requirements 17
4 Accessories ............................................................ 18
4.1 XY tables 18
4.2 Specificatons 19
4.3 Gantry adapters 20
4.3.1 Varian adapter 20
4.3.2 Siemens adapter 21
4.3.3 Elekta adapter 21
5 Installation............................................................. 22
5.1 Mains power connection 22
5.2 Software 22
5.3 Computer requirements 22
5.4 StarTrack installation 23
5.4.1 TCP/IP and IP addresses 23
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5.4.2 Direct connection to a PC 24

5.4.3 Connection to a local network 30
5.5 Correction matrix 32
5.6 Firmware update 33
6 Setting up for measurement ..................................... 34
6.1 Table mounted 35
6.2 Head mounted 36
6.2.1 Mounting equipment into the support frame 37
6.2.2 Mounting the StarTrack 39
6.2.3 Build up plates 40
6.2.4 Adjust the XY table 41
6.3 Gantry adapters 42
6.3.1 Mounting 42
6.3.2 Safety precautions for the mounted StarTrack 47
6.3.3 Adjust the XY-table mounted on the gantry 47
6.4 Pre-irradiation and warm-up 48
6.4.1 Pre-irradiation 48
6.4.2 Warm-up 49
6.5 Background measurement 49
6.6 Scattered radiation 49
6.7 Setting up the beam energy constancy check 49
6.7.1 Measurement of reference values 50
6.7.2 Routine measurements 51
6.7.3 Calculations 51
7 Maintenance .......................................................... 52
7.1 General 52
7.2 Cleaning 52
7.3 Repair 52
7.4 Uniformity recalibration 52
7.5 Temperature correction 52
7.6 Dose output measurement 52
8 Appendix ............................................................... 53
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StarTrack
Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Intended use
StarTrack is intended for routine quality assurance of photon and electron Intended Use
beam radiation.
The system measures a variety of beam parameters on a regular basis, and

displays performance and performance trends.
1.2 Product development

Product
StarTrack is developed by IBA Dosimetry in collaboration with INFN and development
University of Torino, Italy.
The accompanying software, OmniPro-Advance, is developed by IBA

Dosimetry in collaboration with UCL I.M.R.E. Unit and University Clinic
Saint-Luc, Belgium.
The device is manufactured by
IBA Dosimetry GmbH

Bahnhofstrasse 5
D-90592 Schwarzenbruck
Germany
Phone: +49 9128 607-0

Fax: +49 9128 607-10
www.iba-dosimetry.com
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Introduction
1.3 Product description
StarTrack is a 2D array detector, with vented ion chambers, arranged in Product

arrays. description
1.3.1 Arrays
Two arrays are located along the main central axes and two along the main Arrays
diagonals. Additional arrays are located at ±5 and ±10 cm parallel to one of
the main axis, and are intended for measurements of the relative position
of the leaves of the multi leaf collimator, when located at 0, ±5, and
±10 cm.
Additional single chambers are dedicated to the measurement of beam
energy, and are located in the eight areas formed by the main axis and
diagonals.
1.3.2 Chambers and data transmission
The charge released in the active volume of the chambers is separated by Chambers
means of an electrical field between the bottom and top electrodes. The and data
transmission
collected current, which is proportional to the dose rate, is measured and
digitized, by an individual electrometer for each chamber.
The measured data is transmitted to a PC via a standard Ethernet interface,
available on most PCs.
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1.3.3 Temperature and pressure sensors
The StarTrack is equipped with sensors that measure the ambient Temperature
temperature and pressure. and pressure
sensors
The temperature probe is circuit based on a high-purity platinum based
sensor, the Pt1000 sensor. The temperature resolution of the probe is
roughly 0.25 degrees, and the accuracy in the range 0-50 degrees is roughly
+/-0.1 degree.
The pressure probe is circuit based on a silicon pressure sensor, series
MPXH6250A. The sensor ensures a max 1.5% error from 0 to 85 degrees
of ambient temperature. The output voltage of the pressure probe is
digitized by the same ADC of the temperature probe, and has a resolution
of 0.05 kPa/digit.
1.3.3.1 Temperature correction factor
A correction factor for temperature can be determined by the user. Temperature

correction
factor
1.3.4 Uniformity correction
The StarTrack is calibrated for uniformity, at the production site. The Uniformity
Uniformity Correction Matrix is individual for each StarTrack, and is correction
automatically applied on all measurements, to remove inhomogeneities

from the measured image. This data matrix is stored in the device.
1.3.5 Life time dose
The life time dose for the Star Track is 200 kGy delivered in the active area Life time
of the device. dose
1.3.6 StarTrack items
1.3.6.1 StarTrack is delivered with the following items
StarTrack 2D array detector. Delivered

A shielded Cat5e straight Ethernet cable with a junction box, 30 m, for items
communication with the network.

A shielded crossed Ethernet cable, 2m, for direct communication with the
PC. If necessary, the cable can be extended with the straight 30 m cable via
the junction box.
A mains power cord, 2.5 m.
User documentation.
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1.3.6.2 Optional items:
Two plates for photon and electron energy verification. Optional

Buildup plates (See Accessories, p.18). Items
Back-scatter plates (See Accessories p.18 ).

Back-scatter plate holder (See Accessories p.18).
XY table (See Accessories p.18).
Adapters for Siemens, Varian, and Elekta gantries
(See Accessories p.18).
1.4 Product documentation
1.4.1 StarTrack User’s Guide
The StarTrack User’s Guide contains product information, health and StarTrack
safety information, instructions for installation, and instructions for setup User’s Guide
and preparation of measurements.
NOTE
Values and selections displayed in dialog images are examples.
1.4.2 OmniPro-Advance User’s Guide
The OmniPro-Advance software controls the StarTrack device, and OmniPro-

provides functions for visualization, analysis, handling, and storing of Advance
User’s Guide
measurement data. The software is described in the OmniPro-Advance User’s
Guide.
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Safety information
2 Health and safety information
2.1 General
General
IMPORTANT NOTICE
All personnel must read this chapter and be fully aware of its contents
before commencing installation work, and before operating or servicing
the StarTrack.
If the StarTrack is used in a way not specified in this manual, the
protection provided by the equipment may be reduced.
The purpose of this chapter is to identify the hazards associated with the
equipment. This information is presented by displaying all safety and
rating labels, which are attached to the equipment, and by providing
instructions to avoid the associated hazards. Throughout the manual,
hazardous situations or operations are identified by WARNING and
CAUTION notices, where:
WARNING notices describe hazardous conditions where failure to

observe the instructions may result in injury to persons.
CAUTION notices describe hazardous conditions where failure to
observe the instructions may result in damage to equipment or stored
data.
In addition to WARNINGS and CAUTIONS, certain information is

emphasized in Important Notices and Notes:
IMPORTANT NOTICES contain additional information on the use

of the equipment, especially regarding health and safety issues.
NOTES contain additional information and explanations, on issues that
are not related to safety.
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2.2 Rating label
Rating label
WARNING
Hazardous voltage
Pay attention to the voltage ratings on the rating label. This determines
the safety hazards for the power supply. Do not open covers.
2.3 Responsibility
Responsibi-
WARNING lity
Data evaluation responsibility

The person managing the StarTrack bears the full responsibility for
critically evaluating every measurement result, and/or manipulating
measurements. Data obtained with the StarTrack is for QA procedures
only, and not intended to be transferred to a treatment planning system.
2.4 Assembly and repairs, Accessories
Assembly
CAUTION and repairs,
Accessories
Assembly and Repairs, Accessories
Assembly, extension, modification, or repair, shall only be carried out by
IBA Dosimetry or by persons who have sufficient knowledge and skills,
and are authorized by IBA Dosimetry. For repairs, only spare parts
provided or approved by the manufacturer must be used, otherwise
operator safety, specified measuring accuracy, and interference free
operation cannot be guaranteed. Violation of this prescription will result
in loss of warranty.
IBA Dosimetry cannot be held liable for any damages resulting from the
use of accessories or consumables that are not provided or approved
by the manufacturer.
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2.5 EMC precautions
EMC
WARNING! precautions
EMC precautions
The StarTrack needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to
be installed and put into service according to the EMC information
provided in this manual.
RF
WARNING! communica-
tion
RF communication equipment equipment
Portable and mobile RF communication equipment can affect the
performance of the StarTrack.
2.5.1 Guidance and manufacturers declaration –

electromagnetic emissions
The StarTrack is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment Electro-

specified below. magnetic
emissions
The customer or the user of the StarTrack should assure that it is used in
such an environment.
Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance
RF emissions Group 1 The StarTrack uses RF energy only for its

(CISPR 11) internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions
RF emissions Class A are very low, and are not likely to cause any
(CISPR 11) interference in nearby electronic equipment.
Harmonic Not applicable
emissions (IEC The StarTrack is suitable for use in all
61000-3-2) establishments other than domestic and
those directly connected to the public low-
Voltage Not applicable voltage supply network that supply buildings
fluctuations/flicker used for domestic purposes.
emissions
(IEC 61000-3-3)
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2.5.2 Guidance and manufacturer's declaration -

electromagnetic immunity
The StarTrack is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment Electro-

specified below. magnetic
immunity
The customer or the user of the StarTrack should assure that it is used in
such an environment.
Immunity test IEC 60601 test Compliance Electromagnetic
level level environment - guidance
Electrostatic ±6 kV contact ±6 kV Floors should be wood,

discharge ±8 kV air ±8 kV concrete or ceramic tile. If
(ESD) floors are covered with
IEC 6100042 synthetic material, the
relative humidity should be
at least
30 %.
Electrical fast ±2 kV for power ±2 kV Mains power quality should
transient/burst supply lines ±1 kV be that of a typical
IEC 6100044 ±1 kV for commercial or hospital
input/output lines environment.
Surge ±1 kV differential ±1 kV Mains power quality should
IEC 6100045 mode ±2 kV be that of a typical
±2 kV common commercial or hospital
mode environment.
Voltage dips, <5 % UT <5 % UT Mains power quality should
short (>95 % dip in UT ) be that of a typical
interruptions for 0,5 cycle commercial or hospital
and voltage environment. If the user of
40 % UT 40 % UT
variations on the StarTrack requires
power supply (60 % dip in UT )
continued operation during
input lines for 5 cycles
power mains interruptions, it
IEC 61000411 70 % UT is recommended
70 % UT
(30 % dip in UT) that the StarTrack be
for 25 cycles powered from an
<5 % UT uninterruptible power
<5 % UT
(>95 % dip in UT ) supply or a battery.
for 5 sec
NOTE UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.
Power 3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic
frequency fields should be at levels
(50/60 Hz) characteristic of a typical
magnetic field location in a typical
IEC 6100048 commercial or hospital
environment.
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Immunity IEC 60601 Complianc Electromagnetic environment -

test test level e level guidance
Portable and mobile RF
Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3V communications equipment should be
used no closer to any part of the
IEC 6100046 150 kHz to
StarTrack, including cables, than the
80 MHz recommended separation distance
calculated from the equation applicable
Radiated RF 3 V/m 3 V/m to the frequency of the transmitter.
IEC 6100043 80 MHz to Recommended separation distance
2,5 GHz  3 .5 
d=  P
 V1 
 3.5 
d =  P
 E1  80 MHz to 800 MHz
7 
d =  P
 E1  800 MHz to 2,5 GHz
where P is the maximum output power
rating of the transmitter in watts (W)
according to the transmitter
manufacturer and d is the recommended
separation distance in meters (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF
transmitters, as determined by an
electromagnetic site survey a, should be
less than the compliance level in each
frequency range b.
Interference may occur in the vicinity of
equipment marked with the following
symbol:
NOTE At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
1
NOTE These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic
2 propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects
and people.
Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular or
cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broad-
cast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the
electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site
survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the
StarTrack is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the StarTrack
should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed,
additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the StarTrack.
In the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.
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2.5.3 Recommended separation distances between

portable and mobile RF communications
equipment and the StarTrack
The StarTrack is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in Portable and

which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of mobile RF
communi-
the StarTrack can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining cations
a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment
equipment (transmitters) and the StarTrack as recommended below,
according to the maximum output power of the communications
equipment.
Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter

Rated
maximum m
output power 150 kHz to
of transmitter 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2,5 GHz
80 MHz
 3.5   7 
W  3 .5  d =  P d =  P
d=  P  3V / m   3V / m 
 3V 
0.01 0.12 0.12 0.25
0.1 0.37 0.37 0.74
1 1.2 1.2 2.4
10 3.7 3.7 7.4
100 12 12 24
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended
separation distance d in meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the
frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the
transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency
1 range applies.
NOTE These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation
2 is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
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2.6 Regulatory requirements
The StarTrack fulfils the requirements of the Medical Device Directive Regulatory
93/42/EEC. It is a medical device class I according to annex IX, requirements
classification rule 12.
Protection Class IP 21.
IBA Dosimetry GmbH, as manufacturer, operates a certified quality

management system according to EN ISO 13485:2003.
2.7 Safety Precautions
2.7.1 Electrical installations
The electrical installations in the rooms where the StarTrack and connected Electrical
equipment is used must comply with IEC recommendations. Always use a installations
power cord with a grounding pin.
2.7.2 Operator
The StarTrack should only be used by people who are: Operator
aware of, and understand, the limitations of the device in measurement of

radiation output.
knowledgeable about safety procedures to be observed when working with
radiation sources such as Cobalt-60 machines or linear accelerators.
aware of safety precautions required to avoid possible injury when using
electrical/electronic equipment.
Before using the StarTrack, the operator must ensure that the equipment is
correctly connected and in proper working condition. The user must verify
the general functionality, safety, and duly condition of the device, the data
cable, and the power cord.
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2.7.3 Handling
Handle the StarTrack and the connecting equipment with care – avoid Handling the
impact, excessive weight on the surface, and strong vibrations. Maximum StarTrack
load of build-up is 22.5 kg (25 g/cm2).
Do not handle the StarTrack with wet hands.
If the StarTrack has got in contact with water, so that water may have
entered into it, ensure that the device has dried completely before using it
again.
If it has been covered with water, un-power the device, and wait approx.
one minute before touching it.
If a handling incident occurs, always perform a device check before using

the StarTrack again.
2.7.4 Storing
When the system is not in use, unplug the power supply from the mains Storing the
connector. StarTrack
Store the StarTrack in a radiation protected area. Never irradiate other

parts than the marked sensor area. Do not place the system near equipment
generating a strong magnetic field.
WARNING
Do not store the StarTrack adjacent to, or stacked with other
equipment.
The StarTrack should not be stored adjacent to, or stacked with other
equipment. If adjacent or stacked storing is necessary, the StarTrack
should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in
which it will be used.
CAUTION
Do not store the StarTrack in the accelerator room.
Due to the sensitivity of the electronics against radiation, never store the
StarTrack in the accelerator room. This would considerably shorten its
lifetime. Move the device into the accelerator room only if you intend to
make measurements.
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2.8 Environmental requirements
The StarTrack must be stored and used in a clean, dry, preferably air- Environ-
conditioned area, at room temperature. Protect it from mechanical and mental
require-
thermal stress, and unnecessary moisture. Avoid exposure to solvents and ments
aggressive vapors.
Working and storage conditions
Temperature +15 - +35 °C
Pressure 500 - 1100 hPa
Relative humidity 30% - 70% without condensation
NOTE
If moisture has developed as a result of temperature changes, the
StarTrack must not be used unless it has been completely dried.
2.9 Reporting complaints
The quality management system of IBA Dosimetry includes a routine for

handling of any reported complaint.
The user shall report all complaints about the equipment to any
representative of IBA Dosimetry, or directly to:
For customers in South and Middle For customers in all other

America, USA, and Canada: countries:
IBA Dosimetry America IBA Dosimetry GmbH
3150 Stage Post Drive, Suite 110 Service Department
Bartlett, TN 38133 Bahnhofstrasse 5
USA DE-90592 Schwarzenbruck
Germany
USService@iba-group.com service@iba-group.com
Phone: (901) 386-2242 Phone: +49 9128 607-38
Fax: (901) 382-9453 Fax: +49 9128 607-10
A complaint shall be reported in the enclosed form Complaint Report

StarTrack. Three copies of the form are enclosed in the Appendix of this
manual.
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Technical Specifications
3 Technical specifications
3.1 Data Cable
For communication with the PC a good quality shielded Cat5e patch cable Data Cable
shall be used, in order to ensure the emission and immunity levels of the
EMC test. The cable length shall be ≤ 40 m.
Two data cables are delivered with the StarTrack: One crossover cable for
peer-to-peer connection, and one straight cable for LAN connection.
A connection box is also included.
3.2 LEDs and labels
LEDs and
Connector/LED Label Function labels
Ethernet Connection to a PC or
a network.
Reset button For reset of the device.
Auxiliary button For reset of values of

IP and Mask address.
Red LED Error indication. If the

red LED is illuminated,
the connection can be
recovered by switching
the device off and on.
See also 6.6 Scattered
radiation.
Yellow LED Illuminated if a
measurement is
running.
Green LED Illuminated if the
StarTrack is properly
connected to mains
power, and switched
on.
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Connector/LED Label Function
Power entry Connection to mains
module power.
Service connector To be used by service

personnel only.
3.3 General
General
StarTrack Specification data
Application: Routine QA of high energy photon an

electron beams
Positioning: Gantry mount (holder optional) or patient
table
Measuring Absorbed dose, dose rate
Quantity:
60Co,
4 MV-30 MV Photon
Energy Range:
4 MeV-21 MeV Electron
Intrinsic build-up: 3 mm Tecaran ABS, density 1.06 g/cm³
Backscatter RW3, thickness 22 mm

material:
Dose rate range: 0.02-20 Gy/min
Signal to noise Less than 1 % with 1 cGy integrated dose

ratio:
Dose linearity: Tested to be better than 0.5 % from 10 cGy

to 5 Gy integral dose and better than 0.5 %
from 0.1 Gy/min up to 4 Gy/min dose rate
Output factor: Within 1 % from 5 x 5 to 25 cm field size
compared to CC13 between 6 and 18 MV
Outer Dimensions: 56 cm (L) x 6 cm (H) x 32 cm (W)
Weight: ~10 kg
Power Supply: ~10 kg
Power Supply: 100-240 V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power Cord, Plug: US or German power plug included
Interface to PC: Point To Point or network Ethernet

connection
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3.3.1 StarTrack Sensor
StarTrack
Number of 453 Sensor
chambers:
Active Area: 27 cm x 27 cm, measuring field sizes up to

25 cm x 25 cm
Sensor layout: Chamber arrays organized along main axes
and diagonals , additional 4 arrays parallel
to the lateral main axis, 10 additional
chambers for energy constancy check
Spacial resolution: 5 mm spacing for horizontal and vertical
lines and 7 mm for diagonals
Chamber type: Vented plate-parallel ionization chambers
Chamber size: Cylindrical, 3 (Ø) x 5 (h) mm,

sensitive volume 0.035 cm³
Typical sensitivity: 1.1 nC/Gy (Co60)
Effective Point of 3.5 mm (nominal value), indicated by an

measurement: engraved marker on the side of the
housing
Energy One build-up plate each for photon and
verification: electron energies (optional)
Maximum Dose 20 Gy/min

Rate:
Minimum Dose 0.02 Gy/min

Rate:
Bias Voltage: 500 ± 30 V
Water Equivalent 3.2 mm ± 0.5 mm

Depth:
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Accessories
3.3.2 Electronics
Electrometer: 8 TERA ASICs (each contains 64

independent electrometers)
Channels: 453
Charge resolution: 0.1 pC/count
Sampling time min. 10 ms
Readout: Parallel and synchronous with no dead

time
Non-Linearity: ± 0.5 %
Data Link: 10/100 baseT (Ethernet)
Communication TCP/IP
Protocol:
Mains Voltage 100 V to 240 V AC ± 10 %

Range:
Mains Frequency: 50 – 60 Hz
Maximum Power 15 W
Consumption:
3.4 General Requirements
Warm-up time: 15 min for relative,

60 min for absolute
Pre-irradiation: According to 6.4.1 Pre-irradiation, p.48
Cooling: Forced air cooling via two fans
Uniformity Via an individual factory calibration

correction: matrix, determined with 60Co radiation,
stored in the device
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Accessories
4 Accessories
For mounting of the StarTrack on the gantry, adapters for Siemens, Varian, Accessories
and Elekta gantries are available (SSD = 100 cm).
XY tables, build up plates, and backscatter plates with a holder are also
available.
4.1 XY tables
The XY table is used for adjusting the StarTrack position to the crosshairs XY tables
in the light field of the accelerator. It is mounted on a support frame for
the StarTrack and the backscatter holder.
XY tables are available in a standard and an advanced version.
XY table, standard version XY table, advanced version
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Accessories
4.2 Specificatons
Specifica-
XY table, standard version tions
Material: Aluminum, Delrin (POM), and steel
Weight: 3.5 kg
XY table, advanced version

Material: Aluminum, brass, and steel
Weight: 4.9 kg
Support frame
Material: Aluminum, Delrin (POM), and steel
Weight: 2.5 kg
Backscatter holder
Material: 10 mm RW3 (water-equivalent
polystyrene), PVC, and steel
Weight: 1.9 kg
Backscatter plates
Material: Water-equivalent polystyrene, RW3
Thickness: 10 mm, 8 plates
5 mm, 1 plate
2 mm, 2 plates
1 mm, 1 plate
Total: 9 cm
Size: 300 x 300 mm ±0,1 mm
Weight: 12 plates: 8.6 kg
Build up plates
Material: RW3 (water-equivalent polystyrene)
Thickness: 10 mm, 4 plates
5 mm, 1 plate
2 mm, 2 plates
1 mm, 1 plate
Total: 5 cm
Weight: 8 plates: 5 kg
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Accessories
Varian adapter
Material: Aluminum and steel
Weight: 4.5 kg
Siemens adapter
Weight: 4.6 kg
Elekta adapter
Weight: 6.2 kg
4.3 Gantry adapters
4.3.1 Varian adapter
Varian
adapter
Varian adapter
The total weight of the support frame with the StarTrack with 50 mm build
up, backscatter holder with 10 cm backscatter plates, and the gantry holder
is 37.9 kg.
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4.3.2 Siemens adapter
Siemens
adapter
Siemens adapter
Total weight of the support frame with the StarTrack with 50 mm build up,
backscatter holder with 10 cm back scatter plates, and the gantry holder is
38 kg.
4.3.3 Elekta adapter
Elekta
adapter
Elekta adapter
Total weight of the support frame with the StarTrack with 5 cm build up,
backscatter holder with 10 cm backscatter plates, and the gantry holder is
39.6 kg.
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5 Installation
5.1 Mains power connection
The StarTrack power supply module can be connected to a mains power Mains power
outlet with the voltage range 100 V to 240 V AC ±10 %, 50 – 60 Hz. connection
A 2.5 m power cord is shipped with the device.
NOTE:
All equipment must be connected to mains power outlets with protective
earth. For the mains connection of the StarTrack, use a power cord with
a grounding pin.
5.2 Software
The software controlling the StarTrack device is called OmniPro-Advance. Software

This software provides functions for visualization, analysis, handling, and
storing of measurement data.
In the Setup mode the user can define test queues, by setting up test
configurations and tolerances that can be recalled and performed routinely.
In the Measurement & Analysis mode the user can execute the test queues,
and check if the measurements are within the tolerance range, via
passed/failed criteria. Tolerance ranges are defined according to the
protocol chosen by the user among a set of proposed standard, or user-
defined, protocols.
The data is stored in a data-base, and can be retrieved to perform statistical
evaluations on previously analyzed quantities, with the possibility to filter
the data according to several different parameters.
Please refer to the OmniPro-Advance User’s Guide for details.
5.3 Computer requirements
Computer requirements are specified in the OmniPro-Advance User’s Guide. It Computer

is essential that the computer has an available Ethernet connection. requirements
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5.4 StarTrack installation
The StarTrack can be connected directly to a PC, or to a local network Installation

(LAN), via an Ethernet cable. One 30 m straight Ethernet cable for LAN
connection and one cross-over Ethernet cable for direct PC connection,
are shipped with the device.
Several StarTrack devices can be connected at the same time to a network.
NOTE:
Administrator status is required to perform connections.
TCP/IP and
IP addresses
5.4.1 TCP/IP and IP addresses
5.4.1.1 TCP
The Transmission Control Protocol is a virtual circuit protocol that is used TCP
to create connections between hosts on a network. The protocol
guarantees reliable and in-order delivery of data from sender to receiver.
5.4.1.2 IP address
An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique address that network IP address

connected devices use to identify and communicate with each other.
The IP address (IPv4) consists of four numbers (0.255) separated by
period. For example, 192.168.23.34.
5.4.1.3 Subnet mask
Subnet mask is a mask used to determine what subnet an IP address Subnet mask
belongs to. An IP address has two components, the network address and
the host address.
Normally the subnet mask is 255.255.0.0 (Class B) or 255.255.255.0
(Class C) for company networks.
As an example, consider the IP address 150.215.017.009:

The subnet mask is 255.255.0.0. The two first numbers in the IP address
(150.215) which corresponds to 255.255 in the subnet mask is the network
address. The last two numbers (017.009) which corresponds to 0.0 in the
subnet mask is the host address on the network.
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IP Address 150.215.017.009
Subnet mask 255.255.0.0
Network address 150.215.0.0
Host address 0.0.017.009
All the systems on the same subnet must use the same subnet mask in
order to communicate with each other directly. Otherwise a gateway has to
be used.
5.4.1.4 Ethernet
Ethernet refers to the family of local-area network (LAN) products covered Ethernet
by the IEEE 802.3 standard that defines what is commonly known as the
CSMA/CD protocol. Three data rates are currently defined for operation
over optical fiber and twisted-pair cables:
10 Mbps 10Base-T Ethernet
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
5.4.2 Direct connection to a PC
Direct
NOTE: connection
to a PC
Follow the instructions for your operating system.
5.4.2.1 Windows XP
Windows XP
Click Start, select Control Panel, and then double-click
Network Connections.
Mark the connection that you want to configure, and then,

under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this
connection.
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In the General tab, under This connection uses the following

items, mark Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click
Properties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog opens.
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Mark Use the following IP address.
Type the IP address 169.254.1.5 in IP address.
Type 255.255.0.0 in Subnet mask.
Click OK to save your new settings and to close the TCP/IP

Properties window. If prompted, restart your computer.
Connect the Star Track to the PC with an Ethernet crossover

cable.
Select Star Track in the Equipment menu in OmniPro-

Advance, and click the Setup button. The Star Track Setup
dialog opens.
Click Add New. The Online devices dialog opens.
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Select the device, and click Close. Data for the selected device
will be displayed in the StarTrack Setup dialog.
Click Setup. You will be prompted to restart StarTrack.
Click Yes to confirm. StarTrack will be restarted automatically.
Check that the connection is established.
5.4.2.2 Windows 2000
Windows
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network 2000
and Dial-Up Connections.
Double-click Local Area Connection.
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Click Properties in the Local Area Connection Status page.
Mark TCP/IP under Components checked are used by this

connection. Click Properties.
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Mark Use the following IP address, and type the IP address

169.254.1.5 in IP address.
Type 255.255.0.0 in Subnet mask.
Click OK to save your changes and to close the TCP/IP

Properties window. If prompted, restart your computer.
Connect the StarTrack to the PC with an Ethernet cross-over

cable.
Select StarTrack in the Equipment menu in OmniPro-Advance,

and click the Setup button. The StarTrack Setup dialog opens.
Click Add New. The Online Devices dialog opens.
Select the device, and click Close. Data for the selected device
will be displayed in the StarTrack Setup dialog.
Click Setup. You will be prompted to restart the StarTrack.
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Click Yes to confirm. StarTrack will be restarted automatically.
Check that the connection is established.
5.4.3 Connection to a local network
Local
NOTE: network
A network card for Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows 2000

Service Pack 4 is required.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the local IT administrator is consulted before
connecting StarTrack to the local network.
Before connecting the StarTrack for the first time to the local network, a
direct connection to the PC must be established, in order to set or modify
the IP address of the device. (See Direct connection to a PC above).
After establishing the direct connection, select StarTrack in the

Equipment menu in OmniPro-Advance.
Select the device, and click Setup. The Setup dialog opens.
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Enter the IP address, provided by your IT administrator, in the

IP Address field.
Enter the Subnet mask, provided by your IT administrator, in

the Subnet Mask field (usually 255.255.255.0).
If your network uses a gateway to connect to the device, click

the Gateway button, and enter the information provided by
your IT administrator:
IP Address: Enter the IP address from the StarTrack side.
IP Network: Enter the IP address of the gateway on the far
side from the StarTrack, i.e. at the PC side.
Network Mask: Enter 255.255.255.0.
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Click OK, and when prompted, restart the StarTrack.
Close the Setup dialog.
Remove the direct connection cable between the StarTrack and

the PC, and connect both the StarTrack and the PC to the
network.
In case of problems, press the Aux button on the StarTrack to

restore the original network configuration for your computer
(the one existing before the direct connection to the StarTrack
was established).
NOTE:
If no connection can be established, the reason may be that the
recommended cable length is exceeded. The communication may be
amplified by using an Ethernet mini-hub.
If you want to establish a direct connection to StarTrack, after it has been

connected to the local network, the same steps as described in Direct
connection to a PC shall be followed. Instead of the default IP address and
subnet mask (169.254.1.5 and 255.255.255.0), an IP address and subnet
mask fitting the current settings of the StarTrack shall be used.
If the IP address of a StarTrack device has been lost, it is possible to find it
out by connecting the device to the PC through the Ethernet crossover
cable, and opening the Setup dialog. The device will be detected
automatically, and the connection information will be displayed in the
Online Devices list.
5.5 Correction matrix
The uniformity correction matrix is stored in the StarTrack, and is applied Correction
in all measurements. matrix
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5.6 Firmware update
Firmware updates will be delivered as a binary file. Select StarTrack in the Firmware
Equipment menu in OmniPro-Advance, and click Setup to install data. update
Below is an example:
Click Update. Browse for, and open the firmware update file.
The new firmware version will be installed.
Select Yes when you are prompted to restart the device.
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Setting up for measurement
6 Setting up for measurement

The diagram below shows the general setup of the StarTrack, the power Setting up
supply, the PC, and the connections between them. for measure-
ment
For measurements, the StarTrack is placed under the gantry head, either on
the treatment couch or on a lifting table, or mounted on the gantry with its
holder. It is connected to the PC in the control room via an Ethernet cable,
or via an existing LAN network.
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6.1 Table mounted
Table
Place the StarTrack on the treatment coach, or on a lifting table, mounted
under the treatment head. The lasers in conjunction with the
side cross markers can be used to position the StarTrack
roughly in the center of the beam.
If you intend to use the MLC QA lines of chambers, they should
be oriented orthogonal to the travel direction of the leaves.
At the accelerator, set the field size 20 x 20 cm, and turn on the
light field.
Move the StarTrack detector plane to 100 cm SSD (the distance

from the LINAC source to the markers on the side of the
StarTrack).
Use the adjustment capabilities of the treatment couch, or the

lifting table, to position the StarTrack so that the cross-hairs at
the sensor area and the light field cross-hairs are superimposed.
NOTE:
Due to the higher uncertainty when positioning the device in the light
field (diffuse penumbras and cross-hair width), for precise positioning it
is advisable to refer to the side markers which are engraved in the
housing.
Ensure that the Ethernet cable to the PC is properly connected.
Plug the power cord into a mains power outlet, and switch on
the StarTrack. Verify that only the green LED is illuminated.
Allow an appropriate warm-up time, and pre-irradiate the device

during the warm-up (6.4 Pre-irradiation and warm-up, p.48).
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6.2 Head mounted
For mounting the StarTrack on the gantry, gantry adapters are available Head
(see Accessories, p.18). mounted
Mount the StarTrack, the backscatter plates, and the build-up

plates as described in 6.2.1.1 Backscatter holder and plates,
p.37, and 6.2.3 Build-up plates, p.40.
Mount the gantry adapter according to the descriptions in

6.3 Gantry adapters, p.42.
Mount the complete equipment on the gantry.
At the accelerator, set the field size 20 x 20 cm, and turn on the
light field.
Adjust the XY-table (6.3.3 Adjust the XY-table mounted on the

gantry, p.47) so that the crosshairs at the sensor area of the
StarTrack and the light field crosshairs are superimposed.
Note: Due to the higher uncertainty when positioning the device in the
light field (diffuse penumbras and cross-hair width), for precise
positioning it is advisable to refer to the side markers which are
engraved in the housing.
Ensure that the cables to the PC or the network are properly

connected.
Plug the power cord into a mains power outlet, and switch on
the StarTrack. Verify that only the green LED is illuminated.
Allow an appropriate warm-up time, and pre-irradiate the device

during the warm-up (6.4 Pre-irradiation and warm-up, p. 48).
CAUTION! ALL ACCESSORIES MUST BE LOCKED TO

THE SUPPORT FRAME
The total weight of the support frame with the StarTrack with 50
mm build up, backscatter holder with 100 mm backscatter plates,
and the gantry holder, is 37.9 – 39.6 kg (depending on the type of
gantry holder).
Ensure that all knobs and safety clamps are firmly tightened before
starting the measurement. Check: Try to pull the StarTrack out of
the holder. It must not be possible to move it.
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CAUTION! STARTRACK MUST STAY CLEAR OF

SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT
Ensure that the mounted StarTrack stays clear of the patient couch
or other equipment, when the gantry is rotated.
CAUTION! ENTER GANTRY ADAPTER INFORMATION

TO THE LINAC SOFTWARE
Ensure that the gantry adapter is accepted as an accessory by the
Linac software; otherwise interlocks may occur.
6.2.1 Mounting equipment into the support frame
Support
NOTE: frame
If backscatter plates are going to be used, start by mounting the
backscatter holder and plates.
6.2.1.1 Backscatter holder and plates
Backscatter plates can be mounted from 10 to 100 mm. The plates, Backscatter
available from IBA Dosimetry, are made of water equivalent polystyrene, holder and
plates
RW3, and allow build up mounting in steps of 1, 2, 5, or 10 mm.
NOTE:
The plates must be positioned and locked in the backscatter holder.
Build up plates made of RW3 and PMMA from other manufacturers can
be used, provided that the size fits into the holder.
6.2.1.2 Mounting
Mounting
Position the plates into the backscatter holder, and lock them
with the knobs at the sides of the holder (a). Thin plates should
be positioned at the bottom of the stack.
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Loosen the four knobs at the bottom of the holder (b). Insert
the backscatter holder into the frame.
Insert the StarTrack (see Mounting the StarTrack,below). Lock

the holder with the four knobs (b). These knobs will also lock
the StarTrack to the frame.
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(b
CAUTION:
Ensure that all knobs and safety clamps are properly tightened.
6.2.2 Mounting the StarTrack
Mounting the
StarTrack
Insert the StarTrack into the frame. The openings in the frame
allow the markings for laser adjustment to remain visible (a).
Move the StarTrack cautiously to the opposite wall of the frame,

by turning the two knobs (b) on the side of the frame. Do not
tighten the knobs now.
Use the four knobs (c) in the bottom of the frame to lift the
StarTrack to the upper surface of the frame, so that the
distance to the isocenter will be correct.
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NOTE:
The surface of the detector area is positioned 3 ±0.5 mm below the
StarTrack housing surface.
6.2.3 Build up plates
Build up can be mounted up to 5 cm. The build up plates, available from Build up
IBA Dosimetry, are made of water equivalent polystyrene, RW3, and allow plates
build up mounting in steps of 1, 2, 5, or 10 mm.

The water equivalent absorber thickness of the StarTrack housing is
3.2 ± 0.5 mm.
Build up plates made of RW3 and PMMA from other manufacturers can
be used, provided that their size fits into the holder.
The special plate for photon energy verification can also be mounted in the
holder.
6.2.3.1 Mounting
Mounting
Remove the safety clamps (a).
Tip! Turn the clamps 180° and put

them on the knob again, to keep
them readily at hand.
Position the plates on the StarTrack surface, in the frame. Lock

the plates from above with the four clamps on the side of the
frame (b).
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Fasten the safety clamps (a) again.
NOTE:
Ensure that all clamps (a) and (b) are tightened, otherwise the plates
may fall out when the gantry is rotated.
6.2.4 Adjust the XY table
Adjust the
NOTE: XY table
Adjust the XY table after the build-up plates and backscatter plates have
been mounted and locked.
NOTE:
If StarTrack is going to be mounted on the gantry, adjust the XY-table
after the complete equipment, the gantry adapter included, has been
mounted on the gantry (6.3 Gantry adapters, p.42).
Put the mounted StarTrack on the treatment couch, and turn on

the light field. Adjust the XY-table so that the cross-hairs at the
sensor area and the light field cross-hairs are superimposed.
6.2.4.1 XY table, standard version
Standard
Loosen the four knobs in the corners of the upper plate of the version
XY table sufficiently to move the plate. Adjust the plate
manually, and fasten the knobs again.
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6.2.4.2 XY table, advanced version
Advanced
Adjust the upper plate of the XY table by turning the two knobs version
on the side. The knobs are graded in tenths of a millimeter; one
turn is one millimeter. Maximum moving space is ± 10 mm.
6.3 Gantry adapters
Gantry adapters for Varian, Siemens, and Elekta are available.
6.3.1 Mounting
NOTE:
The adapters for Siemens and Varian are delivered with the guide rails
oriented for use with I’mRT MatriXX. The orientation of the guide rails
must be changed before using the adapter with StarTrack. See 6.3.1.1.
Orientation for use with MatriXX:
Varian adapter Siemens adapter
Guide rails
Upper plate
Upper plate
Support tubes
After changing the orientation of the guide rails, mount the adapter on the Mounting
XY table according to the drawings in 6.3.1.2, 6.3.1.3, and 6.3.1.4. Screws
and a 4 mm Allen key are supplied.
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6.3.1.1 Change the guide rails orientation

Guide rails
Dismount the upper plate, with the guide rails attached, from orientation
the support tubes.
CAUTION
At production the guide rails are aligned with very narrow tolerances. Do
not loosen the screws that attach the guide rails to the plate.
Turn the plate 90° counter clock wise.
Mount it on the support tubes again.
Correct orientation for use with StarTrack:
Varian adapter Siemens adapter
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6.3.1.2 Mounting the Varian adapter on the XY-table
Varian
adapter
Varian adapter on the advanced Detail.

XY-table.
Fasten the adapter with the supplied screws.
Varian adapter on the standard XY- Detail.

table.
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6.3.1.3 Mounting the Siemens adapter on the XY-table
Siemens
adapter
Siemens adapter on the advanced XY- Detail.

table.
Siemens adapter on the standard XY- Detail.

table.
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6.3.1.4 Mounting the Elekta adapter on the XY-table
Elekta
adapter
Elekta adapter on the advanced XY- Detail.

table.
Elekta adapter on the standard XY- Detail.

table.
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6.3.2 Safety precautions for the mounted StarTrack
WARNING!
All accessories must be locked to the support frame
The total weight of the support frame with the StarTrack with 50 mm
build up, backscatter holder with 100 mm backscatter plates, and the
gantry holder, is 37.9 – 39.6 kg (depending on the type of gantry holder).
Ensure that all knobs and safety clamps are tightened before starting the
measurement. Check: Try to pull the Star Track out of the holder. It must
not be possible to move it.
CAUTION!
The StarTrack must stay clear of surrounding equipment
Ensure that the mounted StarTrack stays clear of the patient couch, or
other equipment, when the gantry is rotated.
6.3.3 Adjust the XY-table mounted on the gantry
Mount the complete equipment on the gantry, and turn on the

light field. Adjust the XY-table so that the cross-hairs at the
sensor area and the light field cross-hairs are superimposed.
6.3.3.1 XY table, standard version
Loosen the four knobs in the corners of the upper plate of the
XY table sufficiently to move the plate. Adjust the plate
manually, and fasten the knobs again.
6.3.3.2 XY table, advanced version
Adjust the upper plate of the XY table by turning the two knobs
on the side. The knobs are graded in tenths of a millimeter; one
turn is one millimeter. Maximum moving space is ± 10 mm.
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6.4 Pre-irradiation and warm-up
6.4.1 Pre-irradiation
Like other ion chambers, the StarTrack device needs a certain dose of pre- Pre-
irradiation before the chamber signal reaches a stable value. irradiation
Set up the Star Track under the Linac
Start OmniPro-Advance software
Select Fast Track mode
Select on-line mode
Define a sampling time between 500 ms and 1000 ms
Deactivate normalization
Select maximum field size 27 x 27 cm
Turn on the beam (e.g 6 MV)
The pre-irradiation is completed when the profiles in the profile pane are
acceptable, i.e measured dose values have uniform signal levels, and no
deviations are visible. (See example below).
First
profile
Nth
profile
Final
profile
Pre-irradiation will be completed within 10 – 20 seconds.

Pre-irradiation has to be repeated every time the StarTrack is switched on,
and at least every 8 hours.
Pre-irradiation can be performed during the warm up phase.
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6.4.2 Warm-up
For relative dosimetry, the stability of the StarTrack will be sufficient after Warm-up
15 minutes’ warm-up.
For absorbed dose measurements, the stability will be sufficient after
1 hour’s warm-up.
6.5 Background measurement
Background measurement shall be performed every few hours, and each Background
time the device is switched on. measure-
ment
Background measurement shall be performed after pre-irradiation.
6.6 Scattered radiation
Extremely rare events caused by the scattered radiation on the electronics Scattered
might cause a corruption of the RAM of the microprocessor. In such rare radiation
events the device might loose its connection (connection LED is red) to
the acquisition SW, and the device must be switched off and switched on,
in order to restore the RAM program.
6.7 Setting up the beam energy constancy check
Verification of the energy constancy is performed with measurements using Setting up

special plates. the beam
energy
constancy
check
Plate for electron energy verification
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Plate for photon energy verification
Two special plates are provided, one dedicated to the electron energy
constancy check, one dedicated to the photon energy constancy check. The
plates can be used with electron beams of any energy from 4 to 22 MeV,
and with photon beams of any energy from 6 to 25 MV, respectively. In
these plates a set of special cylindrical absorbers are inserted, in positions
corresponding to a set of dedicated chambers in the device.
Reference values must first be established.
6.7.1 Measurement of reference values
Measure-
Place the device on the couch, and center it against the cross- ment of
reference
hairs.
values
Select an SDD.
Put the special plate, corresponding to the beam type (electrons

or photons), on the device.
Set the field size ≥20x20 cm2.
Perform one measurement for each available beam energy,

preferably integrating at least 1 Gy per measurement. The
values measured in the dedicated chambers below the plate
inserts are normalized to the value measured by the chamber in
the center of the device.
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6.7.2 Routine measurements
Routine
Perform the measurement, applying the reference conditions for measure-
ments
beam, energy, SDD, and field size.
6.7.3 Calculations
For each energy, the set of results of the routine measurements is Calculations
automatically compared to the set of reference values. A test report is
issued, according to the pass/fail criteria set by the user.
For details, refer to the OmniPro-Advance User’s Guide.
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7 Maintenance
7.1 General
Except for occasional cleaning, the StarTrack is maintenance-free. General
7.2 Cleaning
To clean the housing of the StarTrack, use a soft, dry duster, moistened Cleaning
with a cleaning agent. Do not use organic solvents.
Use dry compressed air to clean the connectors on the rear side of the
device, and the cable connectors.
7.3 Repair
Extremely low-current devices, like ion chamber detectors, require special Repair
knowledge. Do not try to the repair the StarTrack yourself.
7.4 Uniformity recalibration
If the uniformity correction matrix needs recalibration, please return the Uniformity
StarTrack to the manufacturer. recalibration
7.5 Temperature correction
Correction for temperature deviation can be performed by the user. Check Temperature
the correction factor regularly. For details, see the OmniPro-Advance User’s and pressure
correction
Guide.
7.6 Dose output measurement
Dose output measurement must be performed regularly, and whenever the Dose output
accelerator MU calibration has been made. After calibration a control measure-
ment
measurement is recommended. For details, see the OmniPro-Advance User’s
Guide.
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Appendix
8 Appendix
This section contains three copies of the form Complaint Report, Appendix
StarTrack.
If needed, make more photocopies of the form. If there is no

form, make a written report describing the fault with as much
detail as possible. Please always include the StarTrack serial
number and firmware version number. (The firmware version
number is found in the Setup dialog. Select StarTrack in the
Equipment menu in OmniPro-Advance, and click the Setup
button).
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1.1 Intended use

The system measures a variety of beam parameters on a regular basis, and

1.2 Product development

University of Torino, Italy.

The accompanying software, OmniPro-Advance, is developed by IBA

The device is manufactured by

IBA Dosimetry GmbH

Phone: +49 9128 607-0

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1.3 Product description

StarTrack is a 2D array detector, with vented ion chambers, arranged in Product

1.3.2 Chambers and data transmission

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1.3.3 Temperature and pressure sensors

1.3.3.1 Temperature correction factor

A correction factor for temperature can be determined by the user. Temperature

1.3.4 Uniformity correction

automatically applied on all measurements, to remove inhomogeneities

1.3.5 Life time dose

1.3.6 StarTrack items

1.3.6.1 StarTrack is delivered with the following items

StarTrack 2D array detector. Delivered

communication with the network.

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1.3.6.2 Optional items:

Two plates for photon and electron energy verification. Optional

Back-scatter plates (See Accessories p.18 ).

1.4 Product documentation

1.4.1 StarTrack User’s Guide

and preparation of measurements.

1.4.2 OmniPro-Advance User’s Guide

The OmniPro-Advance software controls the StarTrack device, and OmniPro-

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2 Health and safety information

WARNING notices describe hazardous conditions where failure to

In addition to WARNINGS and CAUTIONS, certain information is

IMPORTANT NOTICES contain additional information on the use

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2.2 Rating label

Data evaluation responsibility

2.4 Assembly and repairs, Accessories

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2.5 EMC precautions

2.5.1 Guidance and manufacturers declaration –

The StarTrack is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment Electro-

Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance

RF emissions Group 1 The StarTrack uses RF energy only for its

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2.5.2 Guidance and manufacturer's declaration -