STARCHECK and STARCHECK maxi

Detector arrays for quality control and linac beam adjustment measurements

STARCHECK is a precise and reliable tool for fast measurements in radiation therapy beams. Typical applications are quality control and Linac beam adjustment measurements with the detector panel embedded in a solid state phantom. The ionization chambers feature excellent relative response stability, avoiding the need of frequent recalibration. A full set of four profiles is measured in real-time, making STARCHECK useful for start-up behavior checks of the Linac. Additional detectors distributed along the array’s side axis allow checks of MLC leave positions.

The optional FIELDCHECK and BQ-CHECK phantoms extend the scope of the STARCHECK system allowing to measure the congruence of light and radiation field and to check the constancy of the beam quality of high energy photon and electron beams.

  • Detector Array with 707 ionization chambers (STARCHECK maxi) and 527 ionization chambers (STARCHECK)
  • Real-time beam scanning without water tank measurement
  • High resolution of 3 mm on the main axes and the diagonals
  • Detector size: 0.05 cm³
  • Large field size: 26x26 cm² for the STARCHECK and 40x40 cm² for the STARCHECK maxi
  • Gold standard ionization chambers – no need for frequent recalibration
  • Expert analysis tools, e.g. profile comparison, protocol-based analysis, movie mode
  • Fully integrated with Track-it for automated reporting

Time saving workflow for real-time beam scanning

Water tank measurements can be really time consuming, especially if only the constancy of the linac parameters needs to be checked. The STARCHECK is the appropriate detector to accelerate this workflow. For profile measurements, it is sufficient to put the STARCHECK on the treatment couch without any additional preparation. The high resolution of 3mm on the main axes and diagonals guarantees results that are comparable to water tank measurements.

Large field size coverage

The use of the STARCHECK and STARCHECK maxi guarantees precise, high-resolution measurements for different field sizes. The STARCHECK detector is suitable for field sizes up to 26x26 cm² and with a rotation of 45° also for a field length larger than 36 cm.

For the STARCHECK maxi, we have the maximum field size of 40x40 cm² that will cover the most quality assurance requirements. If it is necessary to measure longer fields, the diagonal enables precise profile measurements up to a length of 56 cm.

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Linac QA Using STARCHECK

How can I use the STARCHECK detector for linac QA? How are measurements performed? Which software do I use for my measurements? How can I export my data to Track-it? Watch this practical step-by-step video that guides you through the entire workflow.

Specifications

STARCHECK systems include the following components:

  • STARCHECK Detector
    • STARCHECK with 527 vented ionization chambers
    • STARCHECK maxi with 707 vented ionization chambers
    • STARCHECK maxi MR with 707 vented ionization chambers

The array includes a detector interface for power supply and data transfer.

 

  • MultiCheck software
    Advanced software platform for constancy checks on medical linear accelerators performed with STARCHECK or OCTAVIUS detectors.
  • BeamAdjust software
    Intuitive, versatile QA software for real-time beam profile visualization with STARCHECK or OCTAVIUS detectors.
  • BQ-CHECK phantom
    Test object for constancy checks of photon and electron beam qualities using STARCHECK, OCTAVIUS Detector 729 or OCTAVIUS Detector 1500
  • FIELDCHECK phantom
    Test object for light field and radiation field checks at linear accelerators. The FIELDCHECK phantom can be used with STARCHECK.
  • Universal Gantry Mount
    LINAC-specific gantry holding device designed to keep PTW ionization chamber arrays secure at isocenter at any gantry position
Detector type Plane-parallel vented ionization chambers    
Number of detectors 527
83 measurement points per main axis
109 measurement points per diagonal axis
2 x 53 measurement points for MLC check
40 measurement points for checking the radiation field size
   
Detector size 0.05 cm³    
Detector spacing 3.0 mm, 5.0mm for the MLC chambers    
Field size 26 x 26 cm²    
Scanning range 25.2 cm along the main axes, 34.5 cm along the diagonal    
Max. measurement points 2916 (four merged measurements)    
Reproducibility ≤± 0.5%    
Dead time zero    
Repetition rate 200 ms    
Measured quantities Absorbed dose to water (Gy),
Absorbed dose rate to water (Gy/min)
   
Resolution Dose: 0.1 mGy, Dose rate: 0.1 mGy/min    
Measurement range 0.05 ... 80 Gy/min    
Reference point 8.5 mm below the surface of the array    
Dimensions 42 cm x 30 cm x 2.2 cm    
Weight 5.5 kg    
Power supply (100 ... 240) VAC; (50 ... 60) Hz    
PC connection Ethernet    
Detector type Plane-parallel vented ionization chambers    
Number of detectors 707
141 and 139 measurement points on the main axes
191 measurement points per diagonal axis
48 measurement points for checking the radiation field size
   
Detector size 0.05 cm³    
Detector spacing 3.0 mm    
Field size 40 x 40 cm²    
Scanning range 40 cm along the main axes, 56.5 cm along the diagonal    
Max. measurement points 2916 (four merged measurements)    
Reproducibility ≤± 0.5%    
Dead time zero    
Repetition rate 200 ms    
Measured quantities Absorbed dose to water (Gy),Absorbed dose rate to water (Gy/min)    
Resolution Dose: 0.1 mGy, Dose rate: 0.1 mGy/min    
Measurement range 0.05 ... 80 Gy/min    
Reference point 8.5 mm below the surface of the array    
Dimensions 74.0 cm x 46.5 cm x 3.0 cm    
Weight 17.7 kg    
Power supply (100 ... 240) VAC; (50 ... 60) Hz    
PC connection Ethernet    
Detector type Plane-parallel vented ionization chambers    
Number of detectors 707
141 and 139 measurement points on the main axes
191 measurement points per diagonal axis
48 measurement points for checking the radiation field size
   
Detector size 0.05 cm³    
Detector spacing 3.0 mm    
Field size 40 x 40 cm²    
Scanning range 40 cm along the main axes, 56.5 cm along the diagonal    
Max. measurement points 2916 (four merged measurements)    
Reproducibility ≤± 0.5%    
Dead time zero    
Repetition rate 200 ms    
Measured quantities Absorbed dose to water (Gy),Absorbed dose rate to water (Gy/min)    
Resolution Dose: 0.1 mGy, Dose rate: 0.1 mGy/min    
Measurement range 0.05 ... 80 Gy/min    
Reference point 8.5 mm below the surface of the array    
Dimensions 74.0 cm x 46.5 cm x 3.0 cm    
Weight 17.7 kg    
Power supply (100 ... 240) VAC; (50 ... 60) Hz    
PC connection Ethernet    
Operating system: Microsoft® Windows®(Windows 7 Professional x32/x64,Windows 8 Professional x32/x64,Windows 10 Pro x32/x64)    
Processor: multi-core processor, 2.3 GHz or better    
Memory (RAM): min. 4 GB, 8 GB recommended    
Hard disk: min. 500 MB of free space for application software and 1.5 GB of free space for .NET Framework 2.0, 3.5 and 4.0+    
Screen resolution: 1280 x 1024 or higher    
Interfaces: Network interface    
Other: Windows® Internet Explorer® 8.0 or higher, Adobe® Reader® 7.0 or higher    
Operating system: Microsoft® Windows®(Windows 7 Professional x32/x64,Windows 8 Professional x32/x64,Windows 10 Pro x32/x64)    
Processor: multi-core processor, 2.3 GHz or better    
Memory (RAM): min. 4 GB, 8 GB recommended    
Hard disk: min. 500 MB of free space for application software and 1.5 GB of free space for .NET Framework 2.0, 3.5 and 4.0+    
Screen resolution: 1280 x 1024 or higher    
Interfaces: Network interface    
Other: Windows® Internet Explorer® 8.0 or higher, Adobe® Reader® 7.0 or higher    

Related Downloads

Note
STARCHECK Application Note ( 696 KB )
Brochure
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Note
Profile Measurements STARCHECK ( 48 KB )
Catalog
Radiation Medicine Catalog ( 9 MB )
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