Catalogo Catálogo Geral Quart 2903095428
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Company history
Company Overview
Since its foundation in 1984, QUART has achieved a very high level of specialisation
and expertise in manufacture and distribution of products for x-ray Quality Assurance
(QA) and Quality Control (QC). Serving our industry for more than three decades,
QUART has earned a reputation for excellent products and often best-in-class solutions.
Our manufacturing, service and warehouse facilities provide a wide range of inventory.
Our stock enables us to fast delivery for large as well as small quantities. Additionally,
our manufacturing plant is tooled to fabricate special orders in various quantities
needed to our customer‘s specifications.
Quality
QUART prides itself in our internal quality management which has been set up early
in the company history. Our committment to quality is primarily aimed at achieving
customer satisfaction by preventing nonconformity at all stages and continuously
improving the performance of our products. Our QM system has also gained ISO
9001:2008 certification.
Customisation
With almost three decades of development and manufacturing expertise, designing
versatile QA/QC equipment is QUART‘s core competence. We even develop and
produce items in various quantities to our customer‘s specifications to localise
their requirements.
Service
Our service philosophy begins with a belief that our customers need their orders
fulfilled accurately and delivered in the most timely fashion. At QUART, experienced,
knowledgeable and trained personnel are driven to provide the ideal service to
our customers.
Made in Germany
All our products are „Made in Germany“. This not only raises the excellent reputation
of our products. QUART is also committed to a high level of quality, unique functionality
and long-term reliability. Our products have a 2-year-warranty.
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Meters and Instruments
Diagnostic Dosemeters
Diagnostic Dosemeters for Mammography / R&F / Dental 6
Precision Survey Meter 7
kV / mAs Meters
Precision Meters for Dose, Dose Rate and Time 8
mAs / kVp / Exposure Time Meters 9
mAs / Time Meters & kVp / Time Meters 10
Light Meters
High-Precision Light and Luminance Meter 12
Light and Luminance Meters (Medical and Non-Medical) 13
Ambient Light Monitoring Device 14
Sensitometers / Densitometers
Calibrated Reference Sensitometer and
Scanning Densitometer 15
Densitometer / Sensitometer 16
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Dental
Dental Test Phantom 23
Enhanced Digital Dental Phantom /
Coventional Dental Phantom 24
ConeBeam CT / 3D Test Phantom 25
Mammography
Technical & Clinical Mammography IQ Phantom 26
Stereotactic Biopsy Phantom 27
Screen-Film Mammography Phantom 28
Compression Force Test Set / Screen-Film Contact 29
HVL and AEC Sets 30
Anato
Anthropomorphic Phantoms
Body Part X-Ray Phantoms 31
QA/QC Accessories
Added Filtration
Pediatric Filtration 33
IEC and DIN Compliant Filtration 33
Dosimetry Accessories 34
Customised Filtration 35
X-Ray Protection
Radiation Protection
Ergonomic Mobile X-Ray Shielding 36
Test Sets
QA/QC Test Sets
Mammography / CT 37
Radiography / Fluoroscopy 38
The QUART dido2K series of diagnostic dosemeters covers almost any field of x-ray application. No
matter if conventional or digital modality, the meters can be used for measurements in: Radiography,
(Pulsed) Fluoroscopy, DSA, Dental, 3D (CBCT), and Mammography.
Technical Specifications
DOSE * Range 5 nGy – 999 Gy (dido2100K)
10 nGy - 999 Gy (dido2000K)
Resolution 0.01 nGy
Uncertainty <5%
DOSE RATE ** Range 0.1 μGy/s – 0.1 Gy/s
Resolution 0.1 nGy/s
Uncertainty <5%
Dose Rate Modes (3) Real-Time / Period / Maximum Dose Rate
kV Range 21 – 36 kV / 40 – 160 kV (dido2100K)
40 – 160 kV (dido2000K)
Resolution 0.1 kV
Uncertainty < 2 % (for calibrated exposure condition)
kV Modes (2) kVp / effective kV (PPV)
PULSES Range 1 – 65.000
Resolution Single Pulse
Uncertainty +/- 1 Pulse
TIME Range 0.5 ms – 40 s (or 20 /25 / 30 s optional)
Resolution 0.1 ms
Uncertainty < 0.5 % (+/- 0.5 ms)
Time Modes (2) Exposure Time / ImagingTime (IEC 60601-2-54)
Technical Specifications
same as QUART dido2100K/dido2000K
EXCEPTION no kV functionality
The QUART didoSVM survey dose meter is designed to detect beta, gamma and x-ray sources
of very low intensity. Its modern design as well as premium technology underline the meter‘s strong
performance within its scope of work.
The QUART survey meter features an unrivalled energy response to measure radiation rate and
dose from x-ray, beta and gamma sources. The meter detects leakage and scatter radiation around
diagnostic x-ray equipment as well as in radiation therapy environments.
• compact and light-weight radiation detector • light weight base unit • solid-state technology •
fast response time to radiation • reproducible measurement results • accurate detection of signals
against background noise • detects radiation from leakage, scatter beams and pinholes • detector
and base unit connect magnetically for one-hand use • detector mountable on tripod or a telesco-
pic extension for measurements in heights up to approx. 3.5 meters above ground • backlit display
to assure readings in dark environments • dose rate refreshed continuously while measurement is
running • powered by rechargeable battery • approximately 120 hours of continuous use • rechar-
ging duration 3 – 4 hours • low battery warning
PARAMETERS
Air Kerma K
Air Kerma Rate K°
Ambient Dose equivalent H*(10)
Ambient Dose Rate equivalent dH*(10)/dt
Directional Dose equivalent H‘(0.07)
Directional Dose Rate equivalent dH‘(0.07)/dt
Technical Specifications
OPERATING RANGE 15 keV – 20 MeV (Auto-Ranging)
Above 15 keV for gamma and x-rays
Above 1 MeV for beta radiation
DOSE Range 3 nSv – 99 Sv
Resolution 0.1 nSv
DOSE RATE Range 1 µSv/h – 10 Sv/h
Resolution 0.1 µSv/h
TIME Range 0.5 s – 15 min
UNCERTAINTY < 10 % (for the full dynamic range)
RESPONSE < 1.0 s (for the full dynamic range)
Measuring time of approx. 10s may be
required for very low dose reates, i.e. in
mammography x-ray
DISPLAY Digital numeric value refreshed every second,
Analog Bar Graph in three divisions according
pre-defined danger levels*:
3.2 µSv/h – 10 µSv/h – 3 mSv/h
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Meters / Instruments
The QUART didoEASY meters are designed for users who emphasise high precision in dosimetric
applications but do not require the performance of a full-range dosemeter package.
QUART didoEASY meters can be used to measure parameters which are essential for service and
quality assurance operations at x-ray equipment such as dose, dose rate and exposure time. Of
course, as with all QUART meters – with maximum precision.
• simple but very precise dose measurements • NO pre-setting procedure required • quick measure-
ment acquisition • simple setup procedure: Position - Expose - Read the TRUE DOSE value • au-
tomatic compensation for ALL beam qualities • NO further corrections or compensations required •
measures dose, dose rate and exposure time • direct dose-width product (DWP) measurement at
dental OPGs
Technical Specifications
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Meters / Instruments
The MAK series of devices combines two instruments in one: a kVp meter as well as a mAs
meter. It measures kVp, mA, mAs and exposure time. Handling the meter is very easy and
straight-forward. The housing is quite robust due to use of ABS plastic.
• AC or DC x-rays • no need to set for AC/DC • mAs meter self-resetting • non-invasive kVp
measurement • high accuracy • battery operated • solid-state digital design • kVp mode mea-
sures peak x-ray accelerating voltage tungsten xray generators • direct measurement of peak
kV from the x-ray head • exposure time measurement • indicates x-ray waveform type (half-
wave, full-wave or DC / 3-phase) • optimised for dental x-rays, also works on radiographic and
fluoroscopic x-rays • large display (alphanumeric) readable from outside x-ray room • plug in
mAs cable to measure mA and mAs, remove cable to measure kVp
Technical Specifications
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Meters / Instruments
Technical Specifications
APPLICATION Range 200 mA Full Scale: 5 – 200 mA / 0.1 mA Resolution
2 A Full Scale: 1 mA Resolution
ACCURACY mA/mAs 1 % +/- 2 mA on all ranges
CONNECTION Tip Jacks, Test leads with two alligator clips
1 meter cable with two alligator clips
DISPLAY 5.5 mm, (0.22“) Liquid Cr ystal, 2 lines,
12 Character Alphanumeric
CONTROLS ON / OFF / Range Switch
POWER 9 Volt battery accessible
(BATTERY LIFE 100 hours continuous)
Low battery indicator (After over one year of normal use)
OP CONDITIONS +10 to 40 °C, (50 to 104 °F)
CALIBRATION Annually (recommended)
WARRANTY 2 years from ship date
SIZE 80 X 147 X 40 mm, (3.15 X 5.8 X 1.6 inches)
WEIGHT 250 g, (0.55 lb)
Technical Specifications
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Meters / Instruments
The QUART nonius is an easy-to-use but very sophisticated measuring instrument to verify size and
geometrical properties of x-ray fields. It can also be used to analyse characteristics of fanned x-ray
beams. The QUART nonius is technically highly flexible: it can be used in digital as well as conven-
tional X-Ray Technology. In any case, its precision is an absolute strong point – as it goes down into
to the nonius range of 0.1mm!
Digitisation in x-ray technology makes traditional screen-films less available. Originally, they were
used for checks on x-ray beam properties. Today, the QUART nonius performs the same task. Yet,
it provides more substantial features.
The QUART nonius can be used to verify if the light visor matches the actual x-ray field. In addition,
the nonius provides the option to assess the position and width as well as the dose profile of fanned
x-ray beams. For that purpose, it features improved fields to line-up the light field or laser markings.
• measurement data and results transferred to PC in real time • display of test result and visualisation in
unique nonius software programme • all results automatically saved and stored on PC hardware • can
be loaded into the software at a later point of time for evaluation purposes • software provides protocol
function including hardcopy print-out • nonius is equipped with USB cable and comes with associated
software • compact carrying case included • can be hooked up to any Laptop or Tablet PC with
Windows OS • easy and quick device positioning (also in vertical position) • optional QUART bridge
holder available as accessory
MODE OF OPERATION
Technical Specifications
Accuracy / Resolution +/- 0.1 mm
Exposure Threshold Dose ≥ 200 μGy
Dose Rate ≥ 20 μGy/s
Minimum Exposure Variable; depends on application
Measurement Method Open measurement – no added filtration
Connectivity Standard USB (2.0)
Plug and Play Component
Operation Temperature Range 15 – 40 °C
Storage Temperature Range 0 - 50 °C
System Requirements Pentium III, 128 Mb RAM, min. 1x USB
Operating System Windows 7, Vista, XP
Sensor Area 40 mm Length (16 Active Sensor Elements)
Radiopaque center marker (Visible in test exposure)
Improved sections for light field and laser markings
Weight 190 g (without USB Cable)
Size of Head Unit 55 x 75 x 15 mm (W x L x H)
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Meters / Instruments
The MaVo_spot USB is a precision instrument for specific requirements of medical light measu-
rement applications. It features a measuring angle of 1° (strict Class B requirement) and provides
luminance measurements for distances between 1m to ∞.
The MaVo_spot is equipped with a high quality SLR optical system having a viewingfield of 15° and
clearly marked measuring angle of 1° in the center. An external focusing ring is also provided. Two
close-up lenses (optional ) allow for a measuring distances down to 34 cm.
Contact measurements of the luminance directly on the screen of the monitor can be performed
with a photometric measuring probe (optional accessory for this purpose).
• light sensor spectral responsitivity matched to the photopic daylight vision of the human eye V(λ)
• accuracy classification for luminance meters as defined in DIN 5032-7, Class B and EN 13032-
1, Appendix B • MaVo_spot USB meets all requirements for Class B devices • data memory for
storing up to 1000 single measuring values • can be subdivided into 10 groups • memory data can
be visualised and processed directly via key pad and display • data handling for PC via USB Port
enabled • standard software included
Technical Specifications
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Meters / Instruments
• device for medical application • luminance and illumination measurement • Class B device
Technical Specifications
APPLICATION Modes Distance and proximity/contact measurement
APPLICATION Range cd/m², fc 0.1 cd/m² to 1 999 990 cd/m² or 0.01 fL to 199 900 fL
5 dynamic ranges, auto-setting
Range lx 0.01 lx to 199 990 lx
5 dynamic ranges, auto-setting
ACCURACY +/- 3 %
MEMORY Storage of up to 1.000 measurements
DISPLAY 3½ digits, Liquid crystal
CONTROLS Self-explaining 6 Buttons
POWER 1 AA battery accessible
(BATTERY LIFE typically 45 hours)
CALIBRATION 2 years (recommended)
WARRANTY 2 years from ship date
WEIGHT 200 gr. (w/o battery)
DELIVERY • Base unit / Lense head
• Luminance lense
• Lense cover and contact ring
• Standard software
• Transport case
• device for non-medical application • luminance and illumination measurement • Class C only device
Technical Specifications
APPLICATION Modes Distance and proximity/contact measurement
APPLICATION Range cd/m², fc 1 cd/m² to 1 999 990 cd/m² or 0.1 fL to 199 900 fL
4 dynamic ranges, auto-setting
Range lx 0.1 lx to 199 990 lx
4 dynamic ranges, auto-setting
ACCURACY +/- 7.5 %
DISPLAY 3½ digits, Liquid crystal
CONTROLS Self-explaining 6 Buttons
POWER 1 AA battery accessible
(BATTERY LIFE typically 45 hours)
CALIBRATION 2 years (recommended)
WARRANTY 2 years from ship date
WEIGHT 200 gr. (w/o battery)
DELIVERY • Base unit / Lense head
• Luminance lense
• Lense cover and contact ring
• Standard software
• Transport case
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Meters / Instruments
The QUART MONI_lux is designed for real-time monitoring of light and ambient light conditions. The
device evaluates and signals if present light conditions are suitable for critical assessment of x-ray
images and if ergonomic working conditions are present. The MONI_lux can be applied in digital or
conventional x-ray imaging environments (e.g. on top of monitors or viewboxes).
The QUART MONI_lux automatically checks if the ambient light is not too bright to assure proper
viewing conditions. For this purpose it has been factory calibrated to signal the appropriate (green)
range between 20 – 50 lux.
The device also signals when the room light is too dark for critical image assessment (yellow). The
reason for this is that in too dark environments, light areas in an x-ray image tend to glare when
viewed on a viewbox or on a digital monitor. The prevention of this assures an ergonomic image
viewing environment where the radiologist‘s concentration is kept up. Thus, the ability to recognise
important details in the image is ensured.
Regarding various national QA/QC Standards, the use of the QUART MONI_lux may also reduce
the scope of testing. Example Germany: When continuously used in image viewing environments,
parameters such as Maximum Contrast and Veiling Luminance need only be checked twice per
year at a monitor instead of four times.
The device is designed for continuous long-time use. Its power consumption is very low. The power
supply can be established from an available USB port at any workstation.
The QUART MONI_lux complies with IEC 61223-2-5 and DIN 6856-1.
Technical Specifications
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Meters / Instruments
The darkscan duo ref is a high-precision combination of reference sensitometer and scanning den-
sitometer in one unit. It is designed for acceptance testing as well as daily routine testing of x-ray
film-screen equipment according IEC 61223-2-1, DIN V 6868-55 and DIN 6868-2 standards.
The device combination provides functional and technical advantages such as one power supply
(batteries or rechargeable batteries), less maintenance cost and less room for operation or storage.
The sensitometer section is suitable for blue and green x-ray films. The exposition for blue and green
films is manually adjustable in 5 steps. The step wedge with 21 steps has an optical step wedge con-
stant of 0.15. The exposition homogeneity of each step is almost constant. The maximum tolerance
is ± 0.01 log (H).
• scanning densitometer allows measurement of single grey steps in „manual“ mode • up to 21 grey
steps in „automatic“ mode • all optical densities of a 21 step grey scale measured automatically when
pulling the film at constant speed beneath the measuring orifice • bedstops provide control over film
movement • optical densities measured with an accuracy of D ± 0.0l • memory storage of grey values
of 25 film strips, 21 grey steps each • standard parameters like Minimum Density (Dmin), Light Speed
(LS), Light Contrast (LC), Contrast Index (CI), and Speed Index (SI) automatically calculated • con-
nection to PC via serial connection enabled • software DARKSCANFOR WINDOWS with features for
standard compliant documentation • sensitometer provided with precise 21-step wedge • reference
sensitometers calibrated to minimum tolerance at DKD laboratory *
Technical Specifications
SENSITOMETER SECTION
Exposure color Selectable blue or green
Peak Wavelength Blue (460 ± 10) nm
Green (510 ± 10) nm
Exposure H[lx.s] 5 steps selectable for each exposure color
Exposure Homogeneity ± 0.01 log (H) for each step
Step Wedge 21 steps
Step Wedge Constant 0.15 ± 5 %
Reference Sensitometer according to DlNV6868-55
Calibration 2 years (recommended)
DENSITOMETER SECTION
Spectral Characteristics ANSIPH 2.19-1979 (DIN 4512-3) for light source
Sensor Optics Size 3 mm diameter
Measuring Range D = 0 – 4.5
Measuring Accuracy ± 2.0 % for D~ 3; ± (1.5 – 2) % for D>3
Accuracy D = ±0.0l
ALSO AVAILABLE
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Densitometer / Sensitometer
The darklight single purpose devices comply with IEC 61223-2-1 and DIN 6868-2. They are suita-
ble for routine tests of all screen-film formats, and they are very easy to use.
A great deal of practical study had been put into the development of the sensitometer/densitometer
range of devices. The wide screen supporting and positioning surface allows processing of x-ray
films of various formats - from small to large.
Mode of Operation
The densitometers allow measurements of single grey steps up to a density value of 4.5. The
grey step to be measured is placed beneath a measuring orifice. Pressing the „Lamp“ key initiates
the measurement. The optical densities are measured with a reproducibility of D ±0.01.
The sensitometers are suitabe for blue and green films. The exposure for blue and green films
is manually adjustable in 5 steps. The step wedge with 21 steps has an optical step wedge
constant of 0.15. The exposition homogeneity of each step is almost constant. The maximum
tolerance is ± 0.01 log (H).
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Size 240 x 165 x 60 mm
Weight 800 gr. (without batteries)
Operating Temperature 15°C – 35 °C
Display Integrated clear text instructions for manual operation
System Languages German, French, English
Technical Specifications
SPECTRAL CHARACTERISTICS ANSIPH 2.19-1979 (DIN 4512-3) for light source
SENSOR OPTICS Size 3mm diameter
MEASURING RANGE D = 0 – 4.5
MEASURING ACCURACY ± 2.0 % for D~ 3; ± (1.5 – 2) % or D > 3
ACCURACY D = ±0.0l
Technical Specifications
EXPOSURE COLOUR Selectable blue or green
PEAK WAVE LENGTH Blue (460 ± 10) nm, Green (510 ± 10) nm
EXPOSURE H[lx.s] 5 steps selectable for each exposure color
EXPOSURE HOMOGENEITY ± 0.01 log (H) for each step
STEP WEDGE 21 steps
WEDGE CONSTANT 0.15 ± 5 %
REFERENCE according to DlNV6868-55
CALIBRATION 2 years (recommended)
ALSO AVAILABLE
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QA/QC Test Phantoms
The QUART Pinhole Cameras are test tools designed to be used in conventional as well as digital
radiographic applications where focal spot assessment is required.
The tools are designed to precisely measure both length and width of the effective focal spot size of
x-ray equipment projected down the central ray in the x-ray field. Contrary to a slit camera, both of
these focal spot properties can be identified in only ONE exposure!
• tools enable analyses if ageing effects are present in the x-ray tube • hot spots within projected
focal spot are imaged as well as areas with less intensity • density distribution analysis of the focal
spot directly by using focal spot image • materials of pinhole masks provide ideal contrast and
sharpness • automatic exposure control (AEC) can be used for the test • time saving procedure for
focal spot property assessment • all versions comply with essential requirements of NEMA, DIN,
IEC, AAPM, IPEM, and other standards and regulations
Test Procedure
The application of the pinhole cameras is very simple and straight forward:
1. Position the test tools as close to the focal spot as possible.
2. Set the x-ray equipment for an exposure using the AEC function.
3. Expose.
4. Access the test image (or develop the film with the image).
5. Geomtrically evaluate the bead pattern in the image.
6. Finally, apply a formula to determine true focal spot sizes (printed on the tools).
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QA/QC Test Phantoms
The QUART SP_dl phantom is designed to be used for QA/QC routine testing in Digital and Con-
ventional x-ray applications ranging from DR, CR to Fluoroscopy equipment. Only one exposure is
required to collect all necessary parameters to determine the imaging quality of the x-ray system.
After the exposure, the test image is evaluated visually.
The QUART SP_dl phantom complies with IEC, DIN 6868-150 and DIN 6868-4 as well as IPEM,
ÖNORM, PN-EN standards and AFSSAPS regulations.
QC tests are carried out at initial equipment installation to establish a visual reference. On a regular
routine basis, they are meant to ensure the constancy of the system‘s imaging capabilities. Any dete-
rioration in imaging performance is revealed by the visual evaluation of the test images. A single image
of the QA/QC phantom contains a lot of information for that purpose.
The QUART SP_dl can also be used as a Pediatric Phantom (Child Phantom), if no additional filtration,
i.e. Al or PMMA/Cu, is used in QA/QC test procedures.
The phantom‘s special feature is the integrated kV test object. With it, the generator output stability
can be monitored on a regular basis without performing invasive or non-invasive kV measurements.
As the kV test object consists of 2 different materials, 2 transition points can be defined for a specific
radiation quality. The accuracy of the method is +/-2 kV for a pure visual evaluation. When measured
with a luminance meter (digital) or a sensitometer (film/screen), the accuracy of the method will
increase to +/- 0.5 kV.
PARAMETERS
_ Spatial Resolution
_ Low-Contrast Resolution
_ Radiation Field Alignment
_ Image Homogeneity
_ Artefacts, Image Flaws, etc.
_ Generator Stability
_ Radiation Quality
_ Dose Indicator
Technical Specifications
The QUART SP digi phantom is designed be used for QA/QC in radiographic x-ray equipment featuring
digital storage screen (CR) or CCD image detectors (DR). The phantom does not feature planar grid
structures, thus clearly revealing disturbing artefacts.
It complies with DIN 6868-13, -58 and -150 as well as IEC 61223-3-1 and -2-11.
PARAMETERS
_ Spatial Resolution
_ Low-Contrast Resolution
_ Radiation Field Alignment
_ Image Homogeneity
_ Signal Normalisation
_ Artefacts, Image Flaws, etc.
_ Dose Indicator
Technical Specifications
The QUART SP vario phantom is designed for QA/QC in screen-film radiography and conventional
fluoroscopy equipment. The phantom complies with DIN 6868-3 and -4.
The phantom does not feature planar grid structures, thus clearly revealing disturbing artefacts.
PARAMETERS
_ Spatial Resolution
_ Low-Contrast Resolution
_ Radiation Field Alignment and Field Symmetry
_ Image Homogeneity
_ Optical Density
_ Artefacts, Image Flaws, etc.
Technical Specifications
DYNAMIC STEP WEDGE 7 Steps; thickness 0 – 1.6 mm
OPTICAL DENSITY Test object in central position
HIGH-CONTRAST RESOLUTION Line Pair Bar Pattern (Type 38 / Pb 0.05 mm / 45 °)
QUART SP econo phantom (Art. No. 12201) available w/o
line pair test pattern
X-RAY FIELD ALIGNMENT Field size markings for 24 x 18 cm standard FoV
Flexible field size markings in 1.0 cm division
CENTERING Center marker designed for use with QUART ZTB Beam
Alignment tool (see next page)
DESIGN Plain structure for optimal artefact visibility
VERTICAL POSITIONING Wire mount system available for tests of wall-mounted units
SIZE 280 x 280 x 10 mm (L x W x H)
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QA/QC Test Phantoms
The QUART ZTB Beam Alignment Test Tool is very easy to use due to pre-defined positioning
options: center marker of QUART IQ test phantoms / center marker of specifically prepared dental
test phantoms / center of x-ray fields.
The tool has a concentric 2-ring structure for checks on alignment accuracy. Four ring contact
options correlate with different quantities of alignment between 0 – 6 °.
The QUART Low-Contrast Wedge is compact and small in size. It is designed to evaluate
contrast detail for a wide range of x-ray equipment. The wedge contributes to a precise identi-
fication of visual perceptibility limits (limiting contrast detail similar to an IQF or Contrast Detail
curve) by providing the specific infomation if the wedge structure is still visible against the noise
in the image. In addition, it provides the possibility to relate perceptibility levels to specific image
receiver doses or rates.*
The positioning is straightforward as the tool is directly placed on the phantom top side. The
wedge features 3 low-contrast holes Ø 2.0 mm / wedge length: 4.0 cm / predefined wedge
constant.
*R
EFERENCE: Schoefer H, Quantification Potential of Low-Contrast Imaging
at Image Intensifier Units for Acceptance Tests according DIN 6868-50,
Z. Med. Phys. 4 (1994) 221-223 (in Germany).
21-step aluminium wedge for tests of dose reproducibility and sensitometric properties of radiogra-
phic screen-film systems. Features numbers to mark each step.
The QUART KAT 43 x 45 is used to check the screen contact at conventional radiography equip-
ment with screen-film technology.
Poor screen contact would be revealed by variations in density on the developed film when evalua-
ting the test image either visually or using a densitometer. The test tools features an open space to
perform optical density (OD) measurements.
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QA/QC Test Phantoms
The AEC RAD test set consists of 12 PMMA plates of varying thicknesses. The set is used to test
the automatic exposure control features of radiography equipment according IEC 61223-3-1.
Additional sheets to add to the set are available on request.
The QUART al250 is a standard compliant filter to perform QA tests in Radiography / Fluoroscopy
applications. The filter features an adaptor to be used for many rails of conventional and digital R&F
x-ray equipment.
A filter adaptor is available to use the filter for collimator rails with smaller distances (see art. 13240).
THICKNESS 25 mm Aluminium
PURITY 99.5 % (guaranteed)
RAIL DISTANCES 176 mm or 169 mm
Adaptor to use QUART al250 for collimator rails with distances between 98 mm – 174 mm, e.g. as
used for mobile C-arm x-ray equipment.
The QUART FST filter stand is designed to provide appropriate support when a special test setup
is required. The stand can be placed directly on a R&F phantom, or it can be used to position the
filter beneath the patient table at C-arm units (under-couch positioning).
The QUART cu10 is a standard compliant filter to perform QA testing in radiography. The filter is to
be used for tests of conventional or digital R&F equipment with exposure conditions at/above 100 kV.
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QA/QC Test Phantoms
Subtraction Angiography QA
The QUART DSA phantom is designed for maximum precision in QA/QC of Digital Subtraction
Angiography equipment. It is a Type B sliding design which maximises QC performance in sub-
traction angiography applications.
Unique in its kind, the phantom features longitudinal sliding technique to minimize structural
movement artefacts in the test image. In comparision, other phantoms available may exceed arte-
fact limits caused by transversely forced movements.
The phantom complies with DIN 6868-4, -150 and IEC 61223-3-3.
Mode of Operation
• after simulating the injection process, the QUART DSA reveals lateral borders of contrast step
wedge • low-contrast steps clearly visible in the test image • provides optimal threshold identi-
fication in the test image • application note for contrast-to-noise ratio evaluation available
PARAMETERS
_ Dynamic Range
_ Contrast Sensitivity
_ Artefacts
_ Attenuation Compression (Logarithmic Compression)
_ Visual Spatial Resolution (in combination with Type 38 Line Pair Test Pattern)
Test Pattern properties: 45 ° / 0.05 mm Pb / 20 line pair groups / 0.6 – 5.0 Lp/mm
Position: Limiting line pair should be located centrally on Step No. 4.
Diagonal arrangement is recommended to prevent aliasing effects
Technical Specifications
PHANTOM MAIN BODY PMMA
SLIDER PMMA
VESSEL SIMULATION 4 aluminium strips
Distance: 10 mm between strips
Purity: 99.5 % (guaranteed)
Thickness: 0.05 / 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.4 mm
Strip width: 10 mm
TISSUE SIMULATION Step wedge
7 copper steps
Steps 0.2 – 1.4 mm
LOGARITHMIC COMPRESSION 1 additional copper step
Height: 0.2 mm
REMOTE Pneumatic Control
Length: 7 m
SIZE Phantom Main Body 150 x 150 x 57 mm (L x W x H)
Slider 300 x 90 x 9.5 mm (L x W x H)
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QA/QC Test Phantoms
The QUART dent/digitest line of phantoms is designed to be used for QA/QC acceptance and rou-
tine testing in digital dental x-ray applications ranging from intra-oral, panoramic and cephalometric
equipment. The phantoms comly with IEC 61223-3-4 and IEC 61223-2-7, DIN 6868-151 and DIN
6868-5 as well as IPEM, ÖNORM, PN-EN standards and AFSSAPS regulations.
• features notch for optional customised dent/digi H OPG holder fit (see below) • universal Ceph
holder also available (see below) • separable design for all dental modalities • slit to slide out intra-
oral sensor without pulling the cable • enables secure sensor cable routing • 2-point fitting for
cephalometric systems
PARAMETERS
_ Spatial Resolution
_ Low Contrast Resolution
_ Radiation Field Alignment
_ Image Homogeneity
_ Dose Equivalent
_ Artefacts, Image Flaws, etc.
Technical Specifications
INTERNAL FILTRATION 6.0 mm standard compliant aluminium filtration
LOW-CONTRAST RESOLUTION 4 objects (Ø 2.5/2/1.5/1 mm)
HIGH-CONTRAST RESOLUTION Line pair bar pattern (2.5/2.8/3.1/5.0/5.8/6.3 Lp/mm;
0.05 Pb / 45 °)
SLOTS for digital storage screen, intra-oral sensor, dose detector
CENTERING 3 centring rings to fit variety of tube diameters
SIZE 80 x 80 x 3.6 mm (L x W x H)
Customised manufacturer specific holders are available to provide quick and reproducible positi-
oning of the phantom in the tomographic plane. Most contemporary brands and units are already
represented. More on request.
AJAT / BLUEX / FONA PantOs Series / ART Plus Series / XPAN Series
GENDEX Orthoralix 8500/9200
J. MORITA IC-5/Veraviewepocs
KODAK / CARESTREAM K8000/K9000
NEWTOM / MYRAY VG series/Giano / Hyperion X Series
OWANDY / VILLA SISTEMI MEDICALI Imax Series / Rotograph Series
PLANMECA Proline/(ProOne/ProMax)
RAY RAYSCAN Series
SIRONA OP3/5/10/100/Orthophos Series
SOREDEX OP30/OP100/OP200
VATECH / EWOO Pax/Picasso Series
Universal phantom holder for dent/digitest 3.x and 2.x. Positions phantom reproducibly for QA tests
of the dental CEPH modality.
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Technical Specifications
INTERNAL FILTRATION 6.0 mm standard compliant aluminium filtration
LOW-CONTRAST RESOLUTION 6 objects (Ø 2.5/2/1.5/1/0.75/0.5 mm)
CONTRAST DETAIL Low-Contrast Wedge to determine
actual perceptability limit
Wedge is integrated in the phantom body,
located between
line pair resolution bar pattern and
low-contrast objects (fig.)
LIMITING CONTRAST DETAILS Limiting contrast detail visibility in the integrated wedge is
a simple test (similar to IQF or Contrast Detail curve)
HIGH-CONTRAST RESOLUTION M1: 4/5/5.5/6/7/8/9 Lp/mm; 45° / 0.05 Pb)
for Pano/Ceph
M2: 10/12/14/16/18/20 Lp/mm; 45° / 0.05 Pb)
for intra-oral
SLOTS for digital storage screen, intra-oral sensor, dose detector
CENTERING 3 centring rings to fit variety of tube diameters
SIZE 80 x 80 x 3.6 mm (L x W x H)
PARAMETERS
_ Optical Density
_ Homogeneity
_ Radiation Field Alignment
_ Artefacts, Image Flaws
Technical Specifications
ATTENUATION OBJECTS Step Wedge featuring: 0.3 mm Cu / 0.3 mm Cu + 8 mm
PTFE / 0.3 mm Cu + 16 mm PTFE according anato-
mical attenuation properties
PANO/CEPH FILTRATION dent II mpc holder features integrated 0.5 mm copper
filtration
SLOTS for screen-film, x-ray dose detector
CENTERING 3 centring rings to fit variety of tube diameters
ATTACHMENT Magnetic attachment of phantom and holder at
conventional Pano and Ceph units
Fail-safe hook – if no metal surface is present
SIZE dent II: 80 x 80 x 3.2 mm (L x W x H)
QUART DVT_AP and QUART DVT_tec Test Set Art. No. 12130
The QUART DVT_AP phantom is designed to be used as a universal tool for QA/QC within the full
range of Cone Beam CT (CBCT), Dental Volume Tomography (DVT) and 3D imaging equipment.
That includes applications in dental 3D imaging as well as angiography in C-arm x-ray applications.
Based on latest research, the solution can also be utilised for standard CT IQ tests.
• only one exposure required to create 3D data set • contains all required parameters to evaluate
IQ • automated evaluation through unique QUART QA/QC software • test results can be stored
or printed out for documentation • QA/QC tool for a wide range of 3D imaging equipment • can
be applied for field sizes from 4x4cm to large fields-of-view (FOV) • universal holder or customised
phantom holders available for easy and reproducible positioning
PARAMETERS
Technical Specifications
SPATIAL RESOLUTION Line spread function
STANDARD TEST OBJECTS PMMA / Air / PVC
MATERIAL EQUIVALENTS Free Air / Soft tissue / Bone
ENHANCED TEST MATERIALS Water / Bone+Tooth equivalents (available on request)
POSTIONING TOOLS Linear (top side) / Selective markers
SIZE Ø 16 cm, height: 15 cm
SCATTER RADIATION MODULES 1x 6 cm / 1x 5 cm
QUART DVT_Tec
The associated QA software automatically evaluates all parameters which are essential for the as-
sessment of imaging quality of CBCT equipment. The interface is specifically designed for technical
acceptance or commissioning tests and complies with DIN 6868-161.
The software is easy to use. It provides a walkthrough function and assists users to carry out the
QA test. The QUART_Tec stores the result of each single test in its internal data bank. In addition, a
protocol print-out function is provided for matters of documentation (hardcopy) and later reference.
The QUART DVT_150 phantom is designed for quality control of Digital Volume Tomography (DVT)
3D x-ray installations. It includes objects to test spatial resolution of DVT, DENT and C-arm x-ray
equipment featuring 3D modality.
The phantom complies with DIN 6868-150.
Technical Specifications
SPATIAL RESOLUTION 7 cylindrical objects
OBJECT FEATURES Ø 0.5/0.6/0.7/0.8/0.9/1/1.3 mm in
a 10 mm PMMA sheet
SIZE 120 x 120 x 60 mm
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The QUART mam/digi EPQC phantom is designed to be used as a universal tool for QA/QC
routine testing in Digital and Analog Mammography. Due to its concept, the phantom creates
a link between technical and clinical image quality. It can also be used as QA tool for Digital
Tomosynthesis.
Only one exposure is required to collect all necessary parameters to determine the imaging
quality of the x-ray system. After the exposure, the image can be visually checked or automati-
cally evaluated through the unique QUART MammoPro software module.
The QUART mam/digi phantom incorporates Landolt ring objects. Similar to the gold structu-
res of the CDMAM phantom, the Landolt C‘s are used to verify low-contrast and perceptibility
limits. However, the Landolt rings are developed to compare better to the morphology of micro-
calcifications than any other available structure in current mammography QA/QC phantoms.*
The phantom additionally enables Contrast-to-Noise Ratio (CNR) measurements over the full
dynamic range of an image – ranging from peripheral to highly dense parenchyma areas. The
MTF and Nyquist frequency are evaluated automatically.
A total of 12 steps simulate different densities of tissue material thus providing the basis for
QA procedures which correspond to actual anatomical conditions. Additional attenuation can
be added to simulate further thickness and density of mamma tissue. Low-contrast is visually
checked using special objects in the 12-step wedge.
All test objects are arranged and positioned near the thorax wall side of the mammography unit.
This is intentional to avoid heel effect influence on the consistency of test results.
Technical Specifications
QA Test Procedure
Software-assisted Evaluation: After the phantom is positioned on the bucky table, the
exposure is initiated. After the exposure, a DICOM image is loaded into the QUART Mammo-
PRO software module. The software will guide the user step-by-step through the evaluation
process, collect all data from the test image and create a test protocol.
The whole procedure from phantom positioning to the software assisted evaluation and creation of
the test protocol takes only about 5 minutes. Essential test parameters are displayed for evaluation,
others are collected in the software‘s backend, or are visually assessed.
Visual Evaluation: The visual evaluation of the QA/QC image is performed according EUREF
and EPQC protocols.
*R
EFERENCE: H. de las Heras Gala et al., A phantom using titanium and Landolt
rings for image quality evaluation in mammography, Phys. Med. Biol. 58 (8) 2013.
Free to download at http://iopscience.iop.org/0031-9155/58/8/L17/article
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QA/QC Test Phantoms
The QUART Biopsy Phantom is designed for QA/QC at stereotactic biopsy systems in digital
and analog mammography. Its design is optimised for all common image formats and fields-of-
view (FoV) from 4 x 4 cm. The phantom‘s integrated test objects enable comprehensive QA/
QC testing.
The Biopsy Phantom, and also the QUART Q-Vision Phantom/Dosemeter combination (see
below), allow checks on actual low-contrast properties. Low-contrast resolution can be verified
to the perceptibility limit, thus providing a solid base for precise equipment calibration.
One exposure is sufficient to acquire all test parameters. The phantom is required to test equip-
ment used in National mammography screening programmes.
PARAMETERS
Technical Specifications
INTERNAL FILTRATION 46 mm PMMA
SPATIAL RESOLUTION 6 Landolt objects in 1 group
DYNAMIC STEP 4 steps
CONTRAST DETAIL 4 object details in the step
VISIBILITY THRESHOLD low-contrast wedge w/ pre-defined constant
HOMOGENEITY 2 fields for pixel value measurement
GEOMETRIC ACCURACY Horizontal ruler; 10 mm division
SIZE 80 x 70 x 46 mm (L x W x T)
A combination of phantom and DAP meter in the Q-Vision system provides an ideal solution for
comprehensive but very time efficient QA/QC testing in stereotactic mammography. Image
quality analyses can be directly correlated with dose reference values, thereby achieving a
very high level of quality control and equipment safety.
Technical Specifications
OPERATING RANGE 25 – 40 kV
DOSE-AREA PRODUCT 10 mGy*cm2 – 1.0 mGy*cm2
Uncertainty: +/- 1%
DOSE-AREA PRODUCT RATE 10 mGy*cm2/s – 1.0 mGy*cm2/s
Uncertainty: +/- 1%
EXPOSURE TIME 1,5 ms – 2 s
Uncertainty: from 10ms < 1%
VISUAL TEST OBJECTS Same as QUART Biopsy Phantom
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The QUART mam FS phantom is designed to be used for QA/QC testing in conventional mammo-
graphy applications according DIN/IEC requirements.
Only one exposure is required to collect all parameters to determine the imaging quality of the x-ray
system. After the exposure, the test image is evaluated visually.
The QUART mam FS phantom complies with IEC 61223-3-2, DIN 6868-7 and DIN 6868-
152, as well as the „European Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Mammography Screening”
(EPQC).
Mode of Operation
QC tests are carried out at initial equipment installation to establish a visual reference. On a regular
routine basis, they are meant to ensure the constancy of the system‘s imaging capabilities. Any
deterioration in imaging performance is revealed by the visual evaluation of the test images. The
evaluation of grey values, as traditionally required for conventional x-ray technology, is carried out
using a densitometer.
PARAMETERS
_ Spatial Resolution
_ Low-Contrast
_ Radiation Field Alignment
_ Image Homogeneity
_ Optical Density
_ Artefacts, Image Flaws, etc.
_ Dose Indicator
Technical Specifications
INTERNAL FILTRATION 45 mm PMMA
SPATIAL RESOLUTION Line pair test object (5.0 – 13.0 Lp/mm; 45°; 0.05 mm Pb
or alternatively: 2x 8.0 – 16.0 Lp/mm horizontal/vertical
arrangement, 0.05 mm Pb)
REFERENCE MARK 60 mm from thorax wall side
LOW-CONTRAST 7 objects
DENSITOMETRY 3 objects for densitometric evaluation
DOSIMETRY Insert area for dosemeter detector
FIELD ALIGNMENT 2 rows of radiopaque balls to check field alignment at
thorax wall side
GEOMETRIC ACCURACY Various structures for field geometry evaluation
ADDED ATTENUATION OPTIONS Additional 20 mm PMMA slab available on request
SIZE 240 x 180 x 45 mm (L x W x H)
The AEC MAMMO test set consists of 5 PMMA plates of varying thicknesses. The set is used to test
the automatic exposure control features of mammography equipment according IEC 61223-3-1.
Additional sheets to add to the set are available on request.
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Technical Specifications
This unique focal spot test tool (QUART mammotest 2.0) is designed to visualise the focal spot posi-
tion together with the associated distribution within a digital or conventional mammography image.
The check verifies, if and to what extent does the position of the focal spot affect the equipment‘s
imaging properties in the corresponding region of interest.
The QUART KAT 18 x 24 and KAT 24 x 30 are both used to check the film contact at conventional
mammography equipment with screen-film technology. Radiopaque mesh structure.
Poor screen contact is revealed by variations in density on the developed film when evaluating the
test image. The test tools feature an open space to perform optical density measurements.
Technical Specifications
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The QUART HVL Set can be used for standard compliant half-value layer measurement.
HVL is one characteristic to describe the radiation quality of an x-ray beam. In service work, HVL is
a valid alternative to time consuming and complicated x-ray spectrometry.
The filter sheets are compatible with the filter insert of the QUART HVL Stand (see below).
This HVL Set features filter sheets with a ultra-high purity. It is used for measurements where a very
high accuracy is required.
The filter sheets are compatible with the filter insert of the QUART HVL Stand (see below).
The HVL Stand is designed to make HVL measurements easy and straightforward.
The stand is easy to transport and fast to set up as it features a collapsible design. The stand allows
a reproducible and safe positioning for both filter sheets as well as detectors of the QUART meter
series.
HEIGHT 210 mm
FEATURES Slot for dosemeter detector
21-step aluminium wedge for tests of dose reproducibility and sensitometric properties of mammo-
graphy screen-film systems.
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Anthropomorphic Phantoms
The dental anatomy head is specifically prepared to be used for dental applications such as pano-
ramic, cephalometric or dental Cone-Beam CT/3D.
The dental intra-oral X-ray training phantom includes a special DENTOFORM® model with radio-
opaque metal teeth, flexible finger for holding film, bite-opening instruments, and latex tongue.
Adult version.
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Anthropomorphic Phantoms
Hand Phantom
Phantom features wrist joint (transparent / opaque)
Foot Phantom
Phantom features ankle joint (transparent / opaque)
Arm Phantom
Phantom features lower arm and elbow (transparent / opaque)
Knee Phantom
Phantom features thigh, lower leg and kneecap (transparent / opaque)
Spine Phantom
Phantom features 24 vertebrae and sacral bone (transparent / opaque)
Hip Phantom
Phantom features pelvis, 2 lumbar vertebrae and thigh part (transparent / opaque)
CT Torso Phantom
A one-piece anthropomorphic torso phantom with anatomical structures allows various CT approa-
ches including helical scanning. Along with state-of-the-art synthetic bones, brain with cerebral ventric-
les, eye balls, lungs with 3-dimensional pulmonary vessels, trachea, liver with portal and hepatic veins,
kidneys, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, aorta, cava, ureter, urinary bladder, prostate, rectum, sigmoid
colon are embedded. Each individual organ has a particular Hounsfield unit which corresponds to
the human equivalent. The original phantom material with radiation absorption approximate to human
tissue allows scanning in actual clinical settings.
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QA/QC Accessories
Added Filtration
Pediatric Filtration
QUART cu006 al05 Art. No. 13108
The pediatric filter features a 0.06 mm copper plus 0.5 mm aluminium material combination. It is
used to lower dose-effective parameters while high imaging quality is required. Such a feature is
usually necessary in pediatric imaging.
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Dosimetry Accessories
The QUART Helping Hands suction mounts can be used for a variety of tasks. They are able to hold
small and light items in place, i.e. filters or dosemeter detectors.
OBJECT HEIGHTS 3 – 12 mm
FEATURES One object height per side
(4 heights per holder)
The QUART Bridge Holder is designed to provide excellent vertical fix to light objects, mainly for the
detectors of QUART meters such as the dido or the nonius.
The holder enables incredibly fast positioning. One second, and it is done. Yet, the support is very
strong and keeps the items solidly in place. It is a true alternative to adhesive tape, which is stan-
dardly used for that purpose.
OBJECT HEIGHTS 1 – 20 mm
FEATURES Six object heights possible
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Added Filtration
Customised Filtration
Our long-term expertise in various fields of radiography enables us to translate technical customer
requirements into physical features.
This expertise is being used by several customers already. Usually customised filters are inquired by
x-ray manufacturers. The filters are integrated into the x-ray machine to shape radiation quality to
specific exposure conditions.
QUART offers services for customisation in small as well as large quantities.
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X-Ray Protection
The QUART RST combines a seat with armrests behind mobile protective shielding. The protective
seat was designed in close cooperation with radiologists. Their input was appreciated to achieve
the best anatomical design for a seated working position. Hence, the ideal areas of application
for the RST are Interventional Radiology, Angiography, or Neuroradiology, where a seated position
would be desirable while performing lengthy procedures.
The QUART RST can be used in any field of radiology where radiation protection and a comfortable
and ergonomic seated position shall be achieved. All parts of the RST can be sanitised.
DESCRIPTION
SHIELDING EFFECT
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QA Test Sets
Mammography / CT
CT Set
Computerised Tomography
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QA Test Sets
Radiography / Fluoroscopy
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