Radiology

Quality Assurance

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X-ray Meters / External Probes / Accessories / Software

Piranha 4-5 Magna 1 cc for Mammo 12

Cobia Smart 6 Pencil Ionisation Chamber 12
Cobia Flex 7 Light Probes 12
Cobia Dental 7 Piranha Premium Kit 13
Cobia Sense 7 Panormamic Holder 13
CT Dose Profiler 8 Piranha/Cobia Cases 13
The Mover 9 Ocean Central 14
Dose Probes 9 Ocean Connect 15
T20 Translucent Detector 10 Ocean Professional 15
Ion Chamber Adaptor 10
MAS-1 Probe 11
MAS-2 Probe 11
MAS-3 Probe 11

Phantoms / Test Tools

PIXY Anthropomorphic Phantoms 16 VISI-X 19

Catphan Phantoms
®
17 Alpha System Test Tools 20
Magphan Phantoms
®
18 Digirad Test Phantom 20
Phantoms for Dose Measurements on CT Scanners 19
HVL Filter 19

Light Meters

CD Lux 21
CD Mon 21

Radiation Protection

DoseRae II 22
Tracerco Personal Electronic Dosimeter 22
Radhound Multi-purpose Digital Radiation Meter 23
Tracerco T406 X-ray Monitor 23

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 Southern Scientific and RTI

About Southern Scientific

Our Values
A Customer for Life – We aim to create long term
successful relationships with our customers,
helping them achieve their goals.
Service – It is of utmost importance that we provide the best
possible service to our customers. We believe this philosophy
is the main reason behind our long term success.
Southern Scientific are a manufacturer and supplier Quality – We aim for high quality throughout our business.
of radiation detection equipment with over From the internal standards, to the products and service
30 years experience and expertise. we provide our customers.
We provide solutions across various industries Innovation – We are constantly developing our products
including Medical, Veterinary, Nuclear, Industrial, and expanding our product portfolio. We aim to exceed
Defence, Security and CBRNe. the needs of our customers and the marketplace.

The LabLogic Group

Southern Scientific are part of the LabLogic Group including:
LabLogic – A manufacturer and supplier of instruments
and software to the Life Science, Nuclear Medicine / PET
and Radiation Safety sectors.
Knight Imaging – A manufacturer
and supplier of medical furniture.

About RTI

RTI are dedicated to bringing beneficial and efficient The key to making X-ray Quality Assurance effective
solutions for safety and quality assurance to
To RTI, it’s all about supporting the work process and making
the X-ray community.
it more efficient. Customers want to do their work faster
Based on the customer’s needs RTI provide the market with – cutting administration time is valuable – yet they need
a range of systems used in radiology QA. RTI are a responsive to make sure they do the job right. With RTI wireless
and helpful partner for users, setting up and providing solutions the user is up and running instantly.
solutions to problems they may encounter.
• It doesn’t matter if you perform very basic checks or
RTI and Southern Scientific will work with users to achieve are a scientist – RTI have something for everyone.
an open, vibrant and inspirational environment, where • Their goal is to make tools that simplify tasks
ideas and energy can grow – aiming to minimise and help you out in your daily work.
risks and optimise processes in radiology QA.
• RTI products are used by major manufacturers,
hospitals and authorities world-wide.

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X-ray Meters

A self contained, multi-functional meter for all X-ray Ocean Software

based QA applications, the black Piranha provides
easy and fast X-ray quality control. Piranha includes free Ocean Connect 2014 software
with the following features:
Features • Bluetooth or cable.
• All-in-one multi-function X-ray meter. • Tablet or PC.
• One-shot HVL for Mammography, • Free updates from RTI.
Radiography, CT, and Dental. • Licence held within the Piranha and can
• Solid-state detectors, no need to compensate be downloaded onto multiple devices.
for temperature and pressure.
• Can measure on scanning beams Sensitive, accurate and reproducible
as well as tomosynthesis. Capable of measuring on low-output mini C-Arms and
• Optimised for X-ray equipment from Mammography, correcting for any additional filtration.
a large number of manufacturers.
Auto compensation for temperature and pressure.
• Built-in energy compensation.
Piranha includes a unique position check detector
• Can be used together with ion chambers.
that can verify the detector area is fully irradiated.
• Wide-range detection of total filtration.
• 100 metres Bluetooth range. Probes
• Unique detector design to minimise
All Piranha packages come with a dose probe as standard.
position and rotation dependence.
Additionally, a variety of external probes are available including:
• Automatic recognition of external probes. ionisation chambers, chamber adapter, a unique CT Dose
• Small, compact, robust and easy to place. profiler, light detector and mAs probes.
• Backscatter protected.
• Long-lasting rechargeable battery.
• Lead-free.
• Free firmware upgrades via Internet or CD.
• Up to 10-year warranty.
• 2-year Calibration Cycle.

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 X-ray Meters

Waveform
Sampling Rate 4 - 2000 samples/s
Recording Time 1024 ms - 524 s

Rad/Flu/Dent/CT

Range Inaccuracy Quick HVL

35 - 160 kVp (Rad/Flu) ± 1.5% Yes

35 - 105 kVp (Dent) ± 1.5% Yes
45 - 160 kVp (CT) ± 1.5%
0.1 ms - 2000 s ± 1% or ± 0.5 ms
Specifications 1 - 65535 pulses ± pulse
Weight Approx. 405 g 15 nGy - 1000 Gy ± 5%
Size 133 x 75 x 26 mm 2 µR - 100 kR ± 5%
Power Source Rechargeable batteries, external power supply 15 nGy/s - 450 mGy/s ± 5% or ± 7 nGy/s
Battery Life Approx. 15 hours 1.7 µR/s - 50 R/s ± 5% or ± 0.8 µR/s
Interface Type Built-in Bluetooth and USB 0.1 mR/min - 3000 R/min ± 5% or ± 0.05 mR/min
Display Unit PC or RTI handheld display/Tablet PC 1 - 90 mm Al total filtr. ± 10% or ± 0.3 mm
Min. Exp. Time 0.1 ms 1.2 - 14 mm Al HVL ± 10% or ± 0.2 mm

Choose one that suits you Mammography

Piranha Model 657 557 455 355 255 Range Inaccuracy Quick Compr.
HVL Paddle
Tablet Compatible     
18 - 49 kVp (Mo/30 µm Mo) 1.5% ± 0.7 kV Yes Yes
Ocean Compatible     
20 - 46 kVp (Mo/25 µm Rh) 2% ± 1 kV Yes Yes
Waveform     
18 - 49 kVp (Mo/1.0 mm Al) 2% ± 1 kV Yes Yes
Dose and Dose Rate     
25 - 49 kVp (Rh/25 µm Rh) 2% ± 1 kV Yes Yes
Quick HVL     
20 - 49 kVp (W/0.70 mm Al) 1.5% ± 0.7 kV Yes Yes
Mammography  
20 - 49 kVp (W/50 µm Rh) 2% ± 1 kV Yes Yes
Rad and Fluoro  
20 - 48 kVp (W/0.50 mm Al) 2% ± 1 kV Yes Yes
Dental   
20 - 40 kVp (W/55 µm Ag) 2% ± 1 kV Yes Yes
CT   
20 - 40 kVp (W/75 µm Ag) 2% ± 1 kV Yes Yes
KVP and Time     
0.1 ms - 2000 s ± 1% or
HVL and Total Filtration      ± 0.5 ms

Dose Probe     1 - 65535 pulses ± 1 pulse

CT Dose Profiler      25 nGy - 1500 Gy ± 5%
MAS-1, MAS-2, MAS-3     
Light Probe 3 µR - 150 kR ± 5%
Ion Chamber      25 nGy/s - 750 mGy/s ± 5% or
± 0.04 µGy/s
 Standard Function
30 µR/s - 86 R/s ± 5% or
 Optional ± 4 µR/s

1.8 mR/min - 5100 R/min ± 5% or

± 0.3 mR/min
0.19 - 0.8 mm Al HVL ± 10%

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External Probes

The Cobia range from RTI offer a simple and smart solution Features
for measuring the output of various X-ray devices.
• No positional dependence.
There are four versions of the Cobia for measuring a range
• Large rotatable display.
of different radiography and fluoroscopy parameters.
Select the model that best suits your needs, and only • Multiple languages.
pay for the parameters you want to measure. • Log/history function.
• Measures pulsed radiation.
Easy to Use • Full auto range (kV, TF and Sensitivity).
The Cobia range has been designed to be straightforward and • Solid-state detectors, no need
trouble free, simply place beneath the X-ray tube, make an to compensate for temperature
exposure, and rapidly obtain accurate readings. No positional and pressure.
adjustments are required making them extremely easy to use. • Long-lasting rechargeable battery.
Large, rotatable and sharp displays allow results to be read
• 2-year calibration cycle.
clearly and easily from a distance.
• Built-in energy
compensation.
Up to 10 Year Warranty
• Free firmware
As with all RTI devices the Cobia range are calibrated by an upgrades via
accredited X-ray lab and come with an automatic 2 year internet or CD.
manufacturer’s warranty when purchased new, with the
option of taking out an extended warranty of up to 10 years.

Cobia SMART

The Cobia SMART offers the simplest solution for

checking that the output from an X-ray tube is correct.
The Cobia SMART can measure a range of different
modalities including radiography and fluoroscopy.

Select the model that best suits

your measurement needs

R/F - kV R/F Dose R/F - kV and Dose

Time   

Pulses   

kV  

Dose  

Dose Rate  

HVL 

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 External Probes

Cobia FLEX

The Cobia FLEX offers you the flexibility to

connect different external probes and ion
chambers, with the option of built-in mAs.
It is just as easy to use as the Cobia Smart,
but with more possibilities.
• Connects with external probes
and ion chambers.
• Built-in mAs (optional).
• Plug and play.
• Bluetooth communication.
• Connection to Ocean Software.
• Dose rate range: 2.5 μGy/s - 175 mGy/s

Cobia DENTAL

The Cobia DENTAL is a simple-to-use instrument

for checking that the output from Dental
Intraoral X-ray tube is correct.
Since the Cobia is easy to position and does not require
any complicated settings, anyone who works in the
dental clinic can quickly and easily perform the routine
inspection of the intraoral X-ray equipment.

Cobia SENSE

Cobia SENSE is dedicated for use with an external

probe and without an internal detector, thereby
you only pay for what you need.
Cobia Sense can connect external detectors
such as the RTI Dose Probe, Light Probe,
CT ion chamber or external mAs probes.
The wide selection of external probes enables a
big flexibility in the performance of regular
constancy checks for most modalities.

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External Probes

CT Dose Profiler

Revolutionary design has transformed the CTDI

measurement from being inaccurate due to
underestimation of the dose for wide beams
to being more exact.
CT scanners are developing at a very rapid pace. The CT
Dose Profiler has been designed to meet these challenges
as it provides a dose value for an unlimited beam length.
The CT Dose Profiler will, in just one shot, give you a complete
picture of the dose profile and it can also give you all CTDI
parameters, dose length product (DLP), geometric efficiency
and full width at half maximum (FWHM).
With the CT Dose Profiler you only have to perform a single
helical scan, instead of the usual five axial scans, due to the
automatic calculations using a K factor within the ocean
software. The dose is measured at every point in the X-ray
beam and the total dose profile is acquired regardless of
how wide the beam is and without drawbacks of
traditional CT ionisation chambers.
The following parameters obtained from
a single exposure include:
• CTDI100
• CTDIvol
• CTDIw
• DLP
• Point Dose
• Complete dose profile
• Performance of the AEC
• FWHM
• Scatter Index
• CT Dose Profile
• Geometric efficiency

Specifications
Typical Calibration Factor 0.3 mGy/nC
Material AI and PMMA
Connector Triaxial LEMO
Diameter 12.5 mm
Detector Width 0.3 mm

Length 165 x 45 mm
Trig Modes Timed, After Exposure and Continuous
Max Scanning Time 160 sec.

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 External Probes

The Mover

Designed to facilitate dose profile measurement in

situations where there is a fixed patient table.
• The Mover is a computer-controlled motorised
support for dose profiler measurements in
situations when the CT has a fixed patient table.
• Helps the CT Dose Profiler to slide through
the CT X-ray field at a constant speed.
• Creates an accurate and easily reproducible
way to align the probe in isocentre, providing
much faster measurement set-up and
a more accurate outcome.

Precision Control
The Practical Solution
Orientation of the Mover can be performed manually or
though software, via RTI’s easy-to-use QA programme – Ocean. The Mover is designed to overcome the practical challenges
Used together with RTI’s CT Dose Profiler, Ocean can control encountered when carrying out dosimetry measurements on
both the CT Dose Profiler and the Mover, as well as save data modern scanners. Many of the latest CT scanners feature wide
and produce reports on all necessary dose profile parameters, beam widths that enable patients to be imaged in just one
including the true thickness of the beam. In this way, RTI rotation, precluding the need to move the patient table.
provides a complete solution for making dose profile In addition, some scanners used for interoperative analysis
measurements of any length. do not have an integrated patient table.

Dose Probes

Specifically designed for very low dose

measurements with image intensifiers.
• Small, solid-state detector minimises interference
with the X-ray system AEC and fits into table bucky.
• Can be used for both continuous and pulsed fluoroscopy.
• Small size and fast response makes this
probe ideal for pulsed fluoroscopy.
• Lower range makes it possible to use for measurement of
scattered and leakage radiation and for mammography.
• No correction for temperature or pressure
are needed, and no bias voltage required.
• Can detect individual pulses, determine pulse rate
and show waveform even at the highest pulse
rates used on modern fluoroscopy systems.

Specifications
Dose 0.1 nGy – 1.5 kGy, 12 nR – 170 kR
Dose rate 1 nGy/s – 76 mGy/s, 0.4 mR/h – 31 kR/h
Dose per pulse 1 nGy/pulse – 3000 Gy/pulse
Accuracy ± 5% or ± 250 pGy/s

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External Probes

T-20 Translucent Detector

T20 is a solid state detector dedicated for measurements • To stabilise the positioning and ensure that the
on Radiography/Fluoroscopy systems when it is crucial detector surface lies flat against the incident beam,
that the detector itself does not have any effect on the small ‘wings’ of carbon fibre have been added.
system output or disturb the X-ray beam. • Developed primarily for measurement of
Complements the Piranha Dose Probe (PDP), and together entrance (skin) dose and max dose rate in
they can handle all applications related to installation, the Radiographic and Fluoroscopic field.
service, acceptance testing and QA/QC. • Flat energy response in the radiographic range
with no need for correction factors.
Features
• T20 connects to the Piranha and has a built-in
• Solid state detector dedicated to measurements correction filter which allows the detector to
on Radiography and Fluoroscopy systems where self-compensate for different beam energies.
it is critical the detector has no effect on the • T20 gives five times higher sensitivity
system output or X-ray beam. than ion chambers.
• Can be placed anywhere in the X-ray field.
T20 fulfills the IEC directive for dose detectors regarding
• The detector is separated from the cable attachment energy independence, measuring range and angular
by a carbon fibre rod whose extension is sufficiently dependency for RQR50 – 150 kV.
long for measurements on a digital detector/image
intensifier as large as 45 cm2
Specifications
Range 0.7 nGy – 10 kGy
0.08 µR – MR
27 nGy/s – 500 mGy/s
3 µR/s – 57 R/s

Accuracy ±5% (RQR 50 –150 kV)

Energy Dependence Less than ±5% RQR 50 – 150 kv
Detector House Size 26 x 5 mm2
Length 318 mm (rod 280 mm + detector
26 mm + back mount 12 mm)
Trig Modes After exposure, Continuous,
Timed and Free Run

Ion Chamber Adaptor

Can be added to any Piranha with an

electrometer input and dose option.
• Supported by both Ocean and QA Browser.
• Supports most ion chambers with tri-axial cables
allowing potential to use existing chambers.

Specifications
Current Range 1.0 pA to 0.1 μA, ± 2% to ± 0.2 pA
Bias Voltage Output + 300 V, DC
Connector to Ion Chamber LEMO tri-axial connector
Power Source Rechargeable battery, 10 hours
Power Source 120 x 60 x 35 mm

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MAS-1 Probe

The MAS-1 is an invasive probe that together with

the Piranha provides a direct reading of mA and
mAs as well as waveforms.
• Connects to the MAS socket of the
X-ray generator and the Piranha.
• Simultaneously measure kV, dose,
dose rate, and total filtration.
• When the MAS-1 is connected, the Piranha automatically
identifies the probe and makes all necessary adjustments
without any need for interaction from the user.
• Can measure tube current for all modalities including
fluoroscopic and radiographic exposures.

Specifications
Ranges 0.001 - 9999 mAs, 0.1 mA - 3000 mA
Accuracy ± 1% or ± 0.01 mA

MAS-2 Probe

Connected to the Piranha, the MAS-2 is used for

non-invasive measurements, reading mA, mAs,
and capturing mA waveform.
• The MAS-2 is clamped easily on the high voltage cable.
• No connection inside the X-ray generator is required.

Specifications
Ranges 0.1 mA - 9999 mA, 10 mA - 4000 mA
Accuracy ± 5% or ± 2 mA

MAS-3 Probe

The MAS-3 is the most sensitive non-invasive mA/mAs

probe. It is an ideal choice for occasions where an
invasive device cannot be used. It covers the whole
mA/mAs range without compromising on accuracy.
The mA waveform is sampled and can be analysed directly
via the RTI Ocean software or QA Browser. The probe is
ready for measurements by threading the high voltage
cable through the probe and simply connecting the
MAS-3 to the Piranha or Barracuda.

Specifications
Ranges 0.1 mA - 9999 mA, 10 mA - 4000 mA
Accuracy ± 5% or ± 2 mA

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External Probes

Magna 1 cc for Mammo

Designed specifically for mammography dose and dose

rate measurements, its excellent energy response means
this can also be used for radiographic applications.
• Average response within ± 1% over 20 - 40 kVp.
• Ideally suited for measurements of MGD in
air due to air equivalent construction.

Specifications
Dose Rate 25 μGy/s - 250 mGy/s, ± 6 % or ± 2.5 μGy/s

Pencil Ionisation Chamber

Ionisation chamber for use with Cobia Flex,

Sense and Piranha.
The probe is intended for CTDI and Dose length product
measurements on CT scanners in a phantom or free in air.
The chamber has an active volume of 4.9cc, and active length
of 100mm. A chamber adaptor is required. The chamber
comes with one calibration and calibration must be
specified before purchase.
• RQR8, 100kV, 2.5mm Al
• RQR9, 120kV, 2.5mm Al

Light Probes

Measures the brightness on monitors with the

same spectral response as the human eye
and complies with the CIE curve.
Reliable for all different types of measurements.
• With a monitor and a lux adaptor the detector measures
the brightness on monitors and film viewing boxes,
and the ambient light in the room.
• The light probe supports the Piranha (automatic detector
identification) systems. All information regarding the
probe is stored in a memory inside the probe.
• When connected, the Piranha automatically identifies
the probe and makes all necessary adjustments
without any interaction from the user.

Specifications

Range Accuracy

Monitor, Viewing Box 0.03 – 72000 cm/m2 ± 5% or ± 6 mcd/m2

Ambient Light 0.01 – 24000 lx ± 5% or ± 0.002 lx

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 Accessories

Piranha Premium Kit

The Piranha Premium Kit is a convenient and cost

effective way to purchase a complete QA package.
Containing some of the most practical RTI tools,
the Piranha Premium Kit saves both money and
time with efficient pricing and thoughtful packaging.
As all users are not the same, the Premium Kit is available in
6 variations and it can also be customised to suit individual
customers needs. Starting with the Piranha multi-meter,
each Kit includes a Piranha Dose Probe, Light Probe and
CT Profiler or CT Ion Chamber and Chamber Adapter.
Your own choice of mAs-meter (invasive or non-invasive)
and how you would like to collect the values – PC, tablet
or handheld computer. The Premium Kit includes a robust
carrying case with cut-outs for each item included, space
for a T-20, and can be upgradable to an Outdoor Case.

Panoramic Holder

The Piranha Panoramic Holder provides easy and quick

positioning for measurement on Panoramic systems.
The holder has fluorescent guides, a feature that makes
it possible to verify the detector position. Together with
the Piranha’s ‘position check,’ they ensure accurate
and reproducible results.
• Fine adjustments easily achieved.
• Wireless set-up.
• Can be fitted using
magnets or velcro strap.

Piranha / Cobia Cases

RTI offer a range of premium carry cases

including soft shell, lightweight and
tough depending on your storage and
transportation requirements.

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Software

Waveforms
• Immediate display.
• Data can be transferred to Excel.

Fully Customisable Interface

• Edit templates with new columns, rows or analysis.
• Save main templates as ‘favourites’
and store data for later review.
• Include your own calculations based on measured data.
• Incorporate hints and tips as word documents or pictures.

Reporting Functionality
• Instantly produce fully customisable reports.
• Add own acceptance limits and analysis.
Ocean is RTI’s versatile software for X-ray Quality Assurance.
By using Ocean you will speed up your total working process • Click one button for a full report.
and minimise your time in the X-ray room.
Increase Functionality
Key Features • Create standardised measurements for
• User friendly and simple to set up. entire rooms or specific equipment.
• All previous measurements can be viewed. • Share set-ups with other users.
• Create checklists. • Send global reports.
• Add information as a pop-up window for a specific exposure.
• Quick check mode allows you to instantly
Options
see values of your parameters on screen • 2 versions available: Connect, Professional.
along with their wave forms. • Can be purchased pre-loaded onto a intuitive
• Use templates as they are or adapt Windows 8 touchscreen tablet PC.
to fulfil exact requirements. • Licence held within devices so Ocean can
• Embed Excel spreadsheets. be downloaded onto multiple PC’s.

Ocean Central

Ocean Central makes it possible to tie all

Ocean users together via network and internet.
With Ocean Central you can save all measured
data in one place and easily distribute
templates and ‘to do’ list function.

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Ocean Connect

Ocean Connect uses our new Quick Check mode

which helps you to start measuring within seconds.
When using Quick Check, Ocean detects what instrument
and what detectors you have connected and adjusts the
layout of the screen to assist you the best way possible.
All the measured parameters are displayed
on one screen, and these results and
waveforms can be retained in the
database for later review.
You can also export your measurements
to MS Excel® in a number of different
ways. This gives you the advantage of
utilising existing spreadsheets and forms.
If you don’t need further processing of the
measurements, you can print out a report
directly from Ocean. The layout of the
report can be easily customised.
Ocean Connect also gives you the opportunity
to measure with CT Dose Profiler.

Ocean Professional

Ocean Professional gives you all the features of Ocean

Connect plus so much more. Ocean Professional is
Quality Assurance for the entire room and organisation.
Plan – measure – analyse!
Ocean Professional transforms Ocean into a powerful tool,
providing the creation of specified reports, helpful graphs,
and detailed analysis of X-ray measurements. It allows you
to create your test templates just like you want them.
Make checklists for each room or tube. Customise the
layout of Ocean and apply a large number of ready-made
analyses to your measurements. Mark the most frequently
used templates as ‘favourites’ and they will pop up during
start-up. There are a number of different ways to make
trend analyses on your measurements and it is easy
to see the history of a specific measurement.
You fully control your ‘work environment,’
while Ocean controls your RTI meter.

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Phantoms

PIXY Anthropomorphic Phantoms

The PIXY phantom is an anatomically and radiologically

correct female with life-like flexible joints, available in
either opaque or transparent materials.

• Complete with stomach, gall bladder, urinary

bladder, kidneys and sigmoid flexure.
• Supplied with permanent storage case.
• Allows positioning for most radiographic
techniques and organs accept contrast media.
• Demonstrates anatomy and evaluate positioning
and imaging techniques, including kVp, mAs,
contrast, optical density, OFD and TFD.
• Radiographs of PIXY give an optical equivalent
in density and contrast to human patients.

The new RS-103

The successor to the RS-102, the RS-103 features improved
joints and the ability to deconstruct the phantom.
Take Apart PIXY’s small size and low weight simplifies
positioning, as it can be positioned for most views.
Models with organs accept contrast media.
PIXY can be purchased as either opaque or transparent.

Models Available

Order Code Product

RSD/RS-102 Opaque PIXY Phantom

RSD/RS-102T Transparent PIXY Phantom
RSD/RS-157 Animal Lungs
RSD/RS-102SP Custom Fractures and Pathologies*
RSD/RS-102R Standard PIXY Refurbishment
RSD/RS-103 Pull Apart PIXY Phantom Opaque
RSD/RS-103T Pull Apart PIXY Phantom Transparent

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 Phantoms

Catphan® Phantoms

Fast and easy positioning and universal mount Models

makes the Catphan® phantoms ideal for routine
quality assurance of any CT scanner. Catphan® 500, 600, and 700 are designed for
comprehensive evaluation of axial, spiral, multislice,
conebeam, and volume CT scanners.
Comprehensive CT performance measurements
Comprehensive CT performance measurements, Catphan® 500 Phantom
internationally recognised for measuring the maximum
obtainable performance of axial, spiral, multislice, Complete Catphan including housing and case,
cone beam and volume CT scanners. equipped with the following test modules:
• Slice width, sensitometry and pixel size.
Modular Construction • 21 line pair high resolution and point source.
The Catphan® modular design allows • Subslice and supra-slice low contrast.
test modules to be interchanged. • Solid image uniformity module.
As your testing needs change and new modules are
developed you can upgrade to test modules that are Catphan® 600 Phantom
compatible with your Catphan® system. Additionally,
the Catphan® system is ideal for travelling physicists Complete Catphan including housing and case,
and engineers who conduct comprehensive evaluations equipped with the following test modules:
of CT scanners at multiple locations as they are easily • Slice width, sensitometry and pixel size.
transportable and no draining is required between uses.
• Bead geometry module.
• 21 line pair high resolution and point source.
Durable Design
• Subslice and supra-slice low contrast.
Solid-cast construction eliminates material absorption of water,
• Solid image uniformity module.
freezing and leaks associated with water bath phantoms,
as well as problems related to varied water sources.
Catphan® 700 Phantom
Tests – Summary Complete Catphan including housing and case,
equipped with the following test modules:
• Scan slice geometry (slice width
and slice sensitivity profile). • Geometry sensitometry and point source module.
• High resolution (up to 30 line pairs per cm). • 30 line pair high resolution and point source.
• Phantom position verification. • Subslice and supra-slice low contrast.
• Patient alignment system check. • Wave insert.
• Low contrast sensitivity. • Bead insert.
• Comparative subslice and supra-slice
low contrast sensitivity.
• Spatial uniformity.
• Scan incrementation.
• Noise (precision) of CT systems.
• Circular symmetry.
• Sensitometry (linearity).
• Pixel (matrix) size.
• Point spread function and modulation
transfer function (MTF) for the
x, y, and z axes.

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Phantoms

Magphan® Phantoms

Magphan® Phantoms are designed to perform a

wide range of precision performance evaluations
of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanners.

Precision design for maximum evaluation

The Magphan®’s patented spherical design combines precise
alignment of spherical geometry with cubic geometry.
As magnetic field characteristics are mapped according to
spherical harmonics, natural magnetic fields extend to
diagonally symmetric volumes (DSVs), or spheres.

Tests – Summary
• Spatial uniformity.
• Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
• Spherical geometry.
• In-vitro sample testing.
• Geometric distortion (spatial linearity).
• Pixel (matrix) size verification.
• Scan slice width and contiguity.
• Verification of patient alignment system.
• Spatial resolution up to 11 line pairs
per cm (0.45 mm resolution).
• Low contrast sensitivity.
• T1 and T2 measurements.
• Evaluation of 3-dimensional volume reconstruction.

Spherical Magphan®
Spherical Magphan® is a urethane sphere composed of
two hemispherical shells with an inner diameter of 20 cm.
The shells are connected with a simple threaded flange
connecting ring. The test cube assembly can be quickly
removed without tools for greater imaging flexibility
and easy access for cleaning and maintenance.

Cylindrical Magphan®
Cylindrical Magphan® has a removable end plate for
internal access. The acrylic cylinder has an outer diameter
of 20 cm and an inner diameter of 19 cm.

Magphan® Quantitative Imaging Phantom

The Magphan® Quantitative Imaging Phantom was
developed with physicist Richard Mallozzi, Ph.D., to provide
detailed mapping of image distortion. The phantom contains
an array of polycarbonate spheres. Known and scanned
sphere positions are compared, yielding up to fourth-order
measurements of scanner distortion.

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 Phantoms

Phantoms for Dose Measurements on CT Scanners

The phantom set consists of one 16 cm head phantom

with 5 holes, and a 32 cm body annulus with 4 holes
provided in a hard case with built-in trolley.

Specifications
Material Acrylic plastic (PMMA)
Thickness 15 cm
Diameter 16 cm (head phantom)
32 cm (body annulus)
Hole Arrangement One in centre and four around periphery
(Head Phantom) 90° apart 1 cm from the edge

Hole Diameter 13 mm
Plug Length 15 cm
Plug Diameter 12.5 mm
Weight 7 kg (head phantom)
9 kg (body annulus)

HVL Filter

Aluminium filter set for measuring half value

layers (type 1100, Al 99,0% purity).
The kit can be used in both mammography and
radiography and comes in two different sizes:
Small: 14 pieces of 33 x 33 mm filters of different thicknesses
(6 x 1 mm, 2 x 0.5 mm, 4 x 0.1 mm, and 2 x 0.05 mm).
Large: 100 x 100 mm filters are also available
for use with larger ionisation chambers.
HVL Stand available.

VISI-X

A field position analyser that

saves both time and money.
• Measures the alignment between radiation
and light field and is a proven concept in
Quality Control and Service.
• A cassette shaped instrument for checking
the light and radiation field coincidence
for X-ray equipment.
• The Visi-X an also be used to check
the centering of the bucky tray.
• No requirement for film.

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Test Tools

Alpha System Test Tools

Designed to test the relative positions of the

X-ray field, light beam diaphragm and vertical
X-ray beam alignment, all in one exposure.
• Alpha Phantom – for testing synchronicity
of the radiation field to that of the
Light Beam Diaphragm.
• Centre Tube – fixes to the Alpha phantom to
check the accuracy of the Vertical Beam Alignment.
• Bucky Wall Stand Holder – an adjustable hanger
that supports the Alpha phantom on the
face of a vertical Bucky.

DIGRAD Test Phantom

For routine performance testing of DR Imaging

systems. DIGRAD phantom is able to test
parameters including:
• (Optional) Special holder for vertical bulky systems.
• Dynamic range − 7 step copper step wedge.
• Low contrast detectability 6 objects (15 mm).
• Spatial resolution − Lead bar pattern rotated 45°
• Signal calibration − 10 x 10 cm free area.
• Effective radiation field − Field markings.

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 Light Meters

CD Lux

Designed to measure the overall light intensity, Distance ca. 13 cm

including the influence of surrounding light,
monitors and other imaging display devices Measuring Field Diameter ca. 1 cm ∅
according to DIN 6868/57. Storage Temperature -10°C to +60°C
Operating Temperature +15°C to +35°C
Features
Power Supply 9 V Alkaline Battery
• Serial interface and connectors for
Luminance / Illuminance detectors. Dimensions and Weight 165 x 95 x 30 mm
700 g
• Mechanical distance indicator.
• Display light intensity in cd/m2
• Additional Detector for LUX measurement.
• Laser positioning and mechanical distance indicator
ensure accurate positioning for every measurement.
• Memory of several measurements possible.
• Automatical calculation of the light intensity
deviation across the display device being tested.

Specifications
Repeatability 1%
Measurement Range 0.05 - 80,000 cd/m2
1 - 80,000 lux

Measuring Angle 5°

CD Mon

Digital light meter featuring a display and optical Measuring Field Diameter ca. 1 cm ∅
measurement system combined in one compact housing.
Storage Temperature -10°C to +60°C
Power Supply Lithium ion rechargeable battery
Features
• Measurement of Luminance in cd/m and 2 PC USB Interface For PC communication
Illuminance in lux with one device. and battery charging

• Laser positioning aid comprising 2 lasers for adjusting Dimensions and Weight 165 x 95 x 30 mm
distance and positioning measurement field. 700 g

• Combination of spacer and laser positioning

aid enables very easy handling with optimum
measurement reliability.
• Back-lit display for good readability in dark rooms.

Specifications
Repeatability 1%
Measurement Range 0.05 - 80,000 cd/m2
0.1 - 10,000 lux

Aperture Angle 2°
Distance Optical Approx. 50 cm
Measurement
System Monitor

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Radiation Protection

DoseRAE II

A solid-state dosimeter for a huge range of x-ray and

gamma applications the DoseRAE II makes use of
both a PIN diode and Csl crystal to provide a fast
responding doserate display, ensuring users can
react quickly in dangerous situations.
• Wide dose rate range H*(10): 10 µSv/hr - 10 Sv/hr.
• Broad energy range: 20 keV - 6 MeV.
• Onboard memory for up to 3,000 measurements.
• Long life: 200 hours operation between battery charges.
• Discrete: Small unit, weighing less than 50 g.
• Standard package including Charging cradle,
USB connector and ProRAE Configuration
and Data Management software.

Tracerco Personal Electronic Dosimeter (PED)

PED-IS
Ideal for users who are not specially trained to measure PED+
radiation exposure, the PED family have been specially PED Blue
designed to be easy to use and understand. Encased in
weather, shock and drop proof housings each PED
features a smooth clean design and simple to
use DoseVision™ software.
• Detects X-rays and gamma rays from 33 keV - 1.33 MeV.
• One touch operation.
• Easy to read large Amoled display
screen displaying dose rate,
accumulated dose and animated
silhouette indicating dose received.
• Multiple languages.
• Multiple users.
• Waterproof up to 1 m.

PED-IS
This intrinsically safe PED is perfect for
both radiation specialists and those who
do not work with radiation every day.
Robust and reliable, it is safe to use in potentially explosive
areas, making it ideal for challenging environments.

PED Blue
This is the non-intrinsically safe version of the PED-IS.
Lighter, it retains the same high quality design and
features a direct micro USB connection.

PED+
An advanced version of the PED Blue, it can be used as both
a PED and a hand held dose rate survey meter. The PED+
has a number of added features, such as Bluetooth,
GPS and pop-up message alarms.

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 Radiation Protection

Radhound Multi-purpose Digital Radiation Meter

A multi-purpose digital radiation survey meter suitable for

all your contamination monitoring and radiation protection
requirements, the Radhound is a cost effective, feature packed
digital radiation monitor that is simple and easy to use.
Count rate is displayed in large clear numbers and also on a
bar scale. Our smart averaging software means a steady display
that can be read with confidence, yet provides a fast response.
For source finding, one button push changes the display
to a histogram plot. Alpha and Beta/Gamma counts can
be displayed separately or on the same screen.
For surveying operations the Radhound
also has an integrator mode.
• Clear digital LCD display with backlight.
• GM and scintillation detector options.
• Scaler timer function.
• Ergonomic tilt stand.
• Wall mountable.
• Fully adjustable alarm levels.

Tracerco T406 X-ray Monitor

The T406 is lightweight, yet robust and

comfortable to use over extended periods.

Features
• T406 detects gamma and X-rays
from 17 keV - 1.33 MeV.
• Digital bar graph display: 0.1 - 1000 μSv/h.
• Digital dose rate indication: 0 - 10,000 μSv/h.
• Peak dose rate memory − allows maximum
exposure levels to be recorded.
• Accumulated dose rate memory − for risk
assessment and total exposure.
• Audible response with adjustable alarm thresholds.
• Water-resistant so easy to clean and decontaminate.
• Shock and drop tested so highly durable.

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Service and Support

Service and Support

Southern Scientific has a team of fully qualified service

engineers, who support customers spanning the length and
breadth of the UK. We can provide factory or on-site service
as required, based on single visits, planned maintenance or
full support under contract. We maintain a high level of
spare parts, ensuring lifetime support capability.
Our systems group can offer its service for the larger installed
equipment, from initial planning to installation, completion
and training. We can provide expert knowledge and experience,
gained through involvement in a number of large-scale
projects throughout the years.

ISO Certified

Southern Scientific Ltd is certified to ISO9001:2008,

ISO 13485:2003 and EN ISO 13485:2012 representing
the high level of quality assurance and management that
we provide at every stage of the supply process, whether a
product is distributed on behalf of our trusted manufacturers
or constructed in our UK workshop. This accreditation means
that our customers can place an order knowing that the
delivered product will be suitable for its intended use, fully
compliant with EU legislation and in full working order.
All our products are CE marked.

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