RaySafe Solo - Manual (Page 13)

MAMMoGRAphy MeASUReMent
Place the detector along the X-ray tube axis (with the cable end pointing towards the X-ray machine). Make
sure that the center of the MAM sensor square is placed 6 cm from the examination table front edge.
1. SENSOR MENU
Mammography Sensor for mammography measurements with submenu for
selection of beam qualities, see list to the right (depending
on configuration). The choice of “paddle” or “no paddle” only
applies if the kV measurement is going to be made with or
without a paddle in the beam and does not affect dose or HVL
measurements. Mo/Mo No Paddle
Mo/Mo Paddle
Mo/Rh
Mo/Al
Rh/Rh
Rh/Al
W/Rh No Paddle
W/Rh Paddle
W/Rh* No Paddle
W/Rh* Paddle
W/Ag
NOTE! Select W/Rh* for measurements on Hologic Selenia and Planmed Nuance.
2. MEASURE MODE
The displayed values are updated after each exposure.
kV kV (Mo/Mo, W/Rh)
(not available on RaySafe Solo MAM dose.)
Dose Gy (Air kerma, free in air) or R (Exposure)
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RaySafe Solo User Manual – Mammography Measurement