Users Manual Part 5

Clinical User’s Guide IBA | 43-7|
Volume 1 - Treatment Session
|Part IX - adaPT deliver in Physics Mode Using adaPTdeliver in Physics Mode |
Using the Pristine Beam Tool
As part of the PTS software package, IBA provides the Pristine Beam Tool. Its
functions are as follows:
 It facilitates the execution by physicists of certain machine QA procedures that
require depth dose curve acquisition, such as the regular verification of the
machine’s tolerance.
 It facilitates the execution by physicists of the commissioning process and the
definition of the beam model in the Treatment Planning System.
To access this tool, click Pristine Beam Tool from the S
ESSION DEFINITION SCREEN -
P
HYSICS MODE (see Figure 43-8) or the BEAM SELECTION SCREEN (see Figure 43-9) in
Physics mode.
Figure 43-5. Pristine Beam Tool - Beam Settings
The Pristine beam tool allows the hospital physicists to perform a single spot
characterization by irradiating the isocentric spot using certain defined beam settings
(such as a particular beam energy and beam current).
After double-clicking the desktop icon, the
BEAM SETTINGS SCREEN appears. This
screen allows the user to specify the beam settings required for the single spot
characterization.
Important The Pristine Beam Tool must be closed before proceeding to
Preparation.