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Dosimetry

What is the wall material for Capintec therapy chambers?

The chambers are made from C-552 Air Equivalent Plastic. Material information needed for TG 51 protocol is available from your Capintec Application Specialist.

How do I obtain a BNC connector, does Capintec supply the TNC?

If no connector type is specified, Capintec chambers and electrometers are supplied with a TNC connector. BNC is available but must be specified on the purchase order. Capintec can also provide a TNC to BNC conversion cable if required.

What is the difference between the 292 and 192 electrometers?

The 192 is a direct read analog A/C powered precision electrometer with a wide dynamic range for both therapy and diagnostic applications. The 192 can store conversion factors for up to three chambers. The 292 is a microprocessor based dedicated therapy electrometer which can be A/C or battery operated. The 292 stores chamber calibration and energy correction information, patient and measurement data. The 292 includes a RS 232 feature to transfer data to a PC or printer. Pressure and remote temperature gauges are also optional features.