SMARTSCANTM
Peace of mind. Automated.
Most efficient and most precise beam commissioning and annual QA.
Compatible with Machine/Modality/Application:
Small Field Dosimetry,
TG106,
TG135,
TG148,
TG224,
TG51
Used for Workflow
Commissioning and Annual QA RT
100% measurement quality
with automated scan checks
Full guidance & automation
through the entire workflow
Highest accuracy
and efficiency for your measurements
Peace of mind
with accurate scan data for your patient treatments
A crucial duty requires a smart solution: SMARTSCAN™
Beam data quality drives patient safety!
Commissioning a linear accelerator or a new RTPS with traditional manual water phantom systems is tedious work. Intensive manual user operation is required to measure and analyze approximately 1,000 beam scans. The entire scanning workflow demands continuous user interaction with the software and hardware – which may take days, weeks, and even weekends and night shifts. This lengthy and monotonous process of taking measurements is susceptible to human error.
Commissioning is an intensive effort that requires in-depth experience. Faulty measurements need to be repeated. Sometimes the data is interpolated using fewer measurements, or beam profiles are flattened by algorithms. An enormous amount of personal effort is invested into ensuring the highest data quality possible.
SMARTSCANTM drives beam data quality!
SMARTSCAN™ - automated and guided beam commissioning & annual QA
SMARTSCANTM represents a real evolution in beam scanning, and produces the most efficient and most precise beam commissioning and annual QA. SMARTSCANTM guides your complete workflow to expedite all steps and to avoid errors. It continuously monitors your measurements to ensure the highest data quality. Automated.
Peace of mind. Automated.
Quality. Automated.
SMARTSCANTM is designed to deliver optimal beam data quality. It monitors and checks each scan during the commissioning process. Suspicious measurements are flagged immediately. This enables you to reach the highest standards in the shortest time - consistently.
- 100% beam data quality
- SMARTSCANTM is designed to deliver optimal beam data quality
- Every single scan is instantly checked to detect human errors
- Suspicious measurements are flagged immediately
Efficiency. Automated.
SMARTSCANTM guides you safely through the whole commissioning process and automates repetitive tasks. The process is transformed into a fully efficient experience for the user. As a result, it allows a faster clinical implementation of linacs and RTPS.
- 75% less commissioning effort
- Skip 98% of manual operations through SMARTSCANTM automation
- SMARTSCANTM guides you safely through the entire beam commissioning
- Enables faster clinical implementation of linacs and TPS
Peace of mind. Automated.
With SMARTSCANTM, you can be certain that your RTPS and linacs work on a reliable data base - the foundation for the safe and accurate treatment of your patients.
- 100% confidence in your commissioning
- SMARTSCANTM commissioning gives you the certainty that your TPS and linac operate on a reliable database
- Your foundation for the safe and accurate treatment of your patients
SMARTSCAN™ automation and user guidance is designed to deliver optimal beam data quality in the shortest time, always!
myQA SMARTSCAN software is the heart and the brain of the SMARTSCAN™ solution.
- It enables the user to perform error-free, high-quality beam commissioning and annual QA.
- This is achieved through automation of the entire workflow, by performing continuous real-time data quality checks, and by guiding and warning the user in case of poor quality.
- The result: highest quality beam data in the fastest time.
Stealth Chamber
“Beam-invisible” reference signal chamber supports small-field dosimetry in particular. It delivers remarkable efficiency with uncompromising accuracy.
4-point micro-leveling frame
Precise and intuitive 4-point micro-leveling for sub-millimeter alignment without moving the heavy filled water phantom.
Alignment pins
Invented by the ancient Egyptians, a fine tip on the water surface makes the perfect alignment visible. Leveling is accomplished in a few moments.
Connector box
Connecting the sensors, electronics, and hand pendant.
Integrated handle
with cable protection box.
Slanted bottom
for draining without the need for lifting the tank mechanically.
Field Detector
Precise measurements require the most stable and reliable detectors. The range of easy-to-use air-vented ionization chambers even handle small volumes, enable fine measurements, and provide a pure, beam energy-independent signal.
RAZOR Nano Chamber
With its 0.003cm³ volume, this is the world's smallest commercially available air-vented ionization chamber for dosimetry. It enables scanning with a high resolution of small fields < 2cm×2cm.
Quick coupling
to the SMARTSCAN™ Water Reservoir that fills or drains the phantom in just six minutes.
SMARTSCAN™ CCU (Common Control Unit)
- The compact design of the CCU integrates a controller and two independent electrometers.
- Simultaneous support of diodes and ionization chambers.
- Compatible with all IBA Dosimetry water phantoms.
Torsion-free aluminum frame
provides a stable base for the water phantom and all measurements.
SMARTSCAN™ Lift Table
The powerful spindle mechanism guarantees precise lifting while positioning and a precise height during measurement.
Telescopic legs extend to bridge the linac turntable
Retracted legs ensure a small footprint for easy transport through narrow spaces and storage.
Big wheels
move the equipment easily, even on rough surfaces. Strong brake that's easy to release.
The SMARTSCAN™ Workflow
What if you could commission your linac and TPS with:
- 75% less commissioning effort
- 98% reduced manual operations
- 100% beam data quality
SMARTSCAN™ Automated Quality Checks
Each scan is automatically checked for its quality. Poor scan data is flagged, allowing for instant re-scanning. This ensures the best possible beam data without discovering poor data at the end of the process.
Contactless sensor positioning technology
The unique magnetostrictive sensor technology provides continuous readouts of the SMARTSCAN™'s absolute position in all three axes (even when not moving), with a certified detector repositioning accuracy of ±0.1 mm.
1 myQA SMARTSCAN software is the heart and the brain of the SMARTSCAN™ solution.
- It enables the user to perform error-free, high-quality beam commissioning and annual QA.
- This is achieved through automation of the entire workflow, by performing continuous real-time data quality checks, and by guiding and warning the user in case of poor quality.
- The result: highest quality beam data in the fastest time.
2 Stealth Chamber
“Beam-invisible” reference signal chamber supports small-field dosimetry in particular. It delivers remarkable efficiency with uncompromising accuracy.
3 4-point micro-leveling frame
Precise and intuitive 4-point micro-leveling for sub-millimeter alignment without moving the heavy filled water phantom.
Alignment pins
Invented by the ancient Egyptians, a fine tip on the water surface makes the perfect alignment visible. Leveling is accomplished in a few moments.
4 Connector box
Connecting the sensors, electronics, and hand pendant.
5 Integrated handle
with cable protection box.
6 Slanted bottom
for draining without the need for lifting the tank mechanically.
7 Field Detector
Precise measurements require the most stable and reliable detectors. The range of easy-to-use air-vented ionization chambers even handle small volumes, enable fine measurements, and provide a pure, beam energy-independent signal.
RAZOR Nano Chamber
With its 0.003cm³ volume, this is the world's smallest commercially available air-vented ionization chamber for dosimetry. It enables scanning with a high resolution of small fields < 2cm×2cm.
8 Quick coupling
to the SMARTSCAN™ Water Reservoir that fills or drains the phantom in just six minutes.
9 SMARTSCAN™ CCU (Common Control Unit)
- The compact design of the CCU integrates a controller and two independent electrometers.
- Simultaneous support of diodes and ionization chambers.
- Compatible with all IBA Dosimetry water phantoms.
10 Torsion-free aluminum frame
provides a stable base for the water phantom and all measurements.
11 SMARTSCAN™ Lift Table
The powerful spindle mechanism guarantees precise lifting while positioning and a precise height during measurement.
12 Telescopic legs extend to bridge the linac turntable
Retracted legs ensure a small footprint for easy transport through narrow spaces and storage.
13 Big wheels
move the equipment easily, even on rough surfaces. Strong brake that's easy to release.
14 The SMARTSCAN™ Workflow
What if you could commission your linac and TPS with:
- 75% less commissioning effort
- 98% reduced manual operations
- 100% beam data quality
15 SMARTSCAN™ Automated Quality Checks
Each scan is automatically checked for its quality. Poor scan data is flagged, allowing for instant re-scanning. This ensures the best possible beam data without discovering poor data at the end of the process.
16 Contactless sensor positioning technology
The unique magnetostrictive sensor technology provides continuous readouts of the SMARTSCAN™'s absolute position in all three axes (even when not moving), with a certified detector repositioning accuracy of ±0.1 mm.
Beam scanning and annual QA. Automated.
Beam scanning. Guided.
Beam scanning. Guided.
SMARTSCANTM guides the user screen by screen through the scanning workflow, from preparation to execution. To minimize manual changes, SMARTSCANTM groups all tasks and suggests settings for the linac. As soon as the Stealth Chamber detects the beam, SMARTSCANTM automatically performs the next group of measurements. Similarly, the user is guided whenever a change of detector or other setup task is required.
Beam scanning. Automated.
Beam scanning. Automated.
SMARTSCANTM automates most of the repetitive tasks while executing the beam scan queue. Every beam profile and depth dose curve [FF/FFF] measurement is instantly checked for flatness, beam symmetry, and signal noise. If the set limit values are exceeded, SMARTSCANTM informs the user immediately. After three consecutive poor measurements, SMARTSCANTM pauses and suggests a setup check; otherwise, further measurements would be wasted. In addition, SMARTSCANTM repeatedly checks background noise and performs electrometer normalizations for every field.
Annual QA made easy, fast and accurate.
Annual QA made easy, fast and accurate.
SMARTSCANTM overcomes the typical challenges and constraints of using standard water phantoms for annual QA.
Instead, annual QA is converted into an easy and fast process using SMARTSCANTM.
Easy & fast annual QA with SMARTSCANTM
- Standardized and automated annual QA workflow.
- Easy comparison from year to year / between machines and clinics.
- Fast system setup in 12 minutes.
- Automated parameter settings for each scan.
- Scan automation and user guidance minimize human interaction and save time.
- No need for manual data analysis at the end of your scanning.
Accurate annual QA with SMARTSCANTM
- Superior quality of your annual QA data - Automated.
- Sub-millimeter setup accuracy through user validation and automated software checks.
- Automated scan validation checks ensure you measure the correct scans.
- Instant quality checks of each scan result in highest data quality.
- Automated data comparison vs. your protocol / reference data.
- Depth dose scans enable annual QA accuracy (vs. 2D detector QA).
Due to its ease of use and accuracy, SMARTSCANTM is the ideal solution and frequently used for annual QA!
Beam scanning. Guided.
SMARTSCANTM guides the user screen by screen through the scanning workflow, from preparation to execution. To minimize manual changes, SMARTSCANTM groups all tasks and suggests settings for the linac. As soon as the Stealth Chamber detects the beam, SMARTSCANTM automatically performs the next group of measurements. Similarly, the user is guided whenever a change of detector or other setup task is required.
Beam scanning. Automated.
SMARTSCANTM automates most of the repetitive tasks while executing the beam scan queue. Every beam profile and depth dose curve [FF/FFF] measurement is instantly checked for flatness, beam symmetry, and signal noise. If the set limit values are exceeded, SMARTSCANTM informs the user immediately. After three consecutive poor measurements, SMARTSCANTM pauses and suggests a setup check; otherwise, further measurements would be wasted. In addition, SMARTSCANTM repeatedly checks background noise and performs electrometer normalizations for every field.
Annual QA made easy, fast and accurate.
SMARTSCANTM overcomes the typical challenges and constraints of using standard water phantoms for annual QA.
Instead, annual QA is converted into an easy and fast process using SMARTSCANTM.
Easy & fast annual QA with SMARTSCANTM
- Standardized and automated annual QA workflow.
- Easy comparison from year to year / between machines and clinics.
- Fast system setup in 12 minutes.
- Automated parameter settings for each scan.
- Scan automation and user guidance minimize human interaction and save time.
- No need for manual data analysis at the end of your scanning.
Accurate annual QA with SMARTSCANTM
- Superior quality of your annual QA data - Automated.
- Sub-millimeter setup accuracy through user validation and automated software checks.
- Automated scan validation checks ensure you measure the correct scans.
- Instant quality checks of each scan result in highest data quality.
- Automated data comparison vs. your protocol / reference data.
- Depth dose scans enable annual QA accuracy (vs. 2D detector QA).
Due to its ease of use and accuracy, SMARTSCANTM is the ideal solution and frequently used for annual QA!
What our customers say
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First user of SMARTSCAN™ in Bangladesh
“Delta Hospital, a pioneering institution for cancer treatment in Bangladesh, opted to partner with IBA Dosimetry GmbH, a trusted dosimetry vendor from Germany, to ensure the delivery of the highest treatment quality to our patients. Having been a long-time user of the Blue Phantom 2, in 2021, we transitioned to utilizing the SMARTSCAN system for commissioning our Linac Accelerator. SMARTSCAN operates similarly to an artificial intelligence-driven system, guiding users efficiently and accurately through repetitive and complex tasks during commissioning and annual QA processes. We especially value its queue optimization feature, significantly saving us time. SMARTSCAN has been an invaluable tool for effectively completing beam data measurements. We're truly pleased with its performance."
Dr. Md. Abdul Jobber, Principal Medical Physicist, Delta Hospital Ltd.
Find more resources here
Brochures
Articles
SMARTSCAN Brochure - Peace of Mind
INTEGRATED BEAM SCANNING & ANNUAL QA
Clinical Experienence SMARTSCAN error detection capabilities
Clinical videos
Unique Sensor Technology
Beam Data Quality Presentation
Automated Guided Beam Commissioning
Clinical webinars
The UPENN Experience with SMARTSCAN™
Learn about the UPENN experience with SMARTSCAN™ for automated and guided beam commissioning. Presented during AAPM at the IBA Dosimetry booth.
UPENN - University of Pennsylvania, Dept. Of Radiation Oncology, Philadelphia, USA
Webinar: Small Field Dosimetry – Tips & Tricks
Comprehensive presentation about challenges and considerations for clinical small photon field dosimetry based on international standards (IAEA, AAPM etc.). Learn about tips and tricks to achieve high-quality results.
North Estonia Medical Centre, Tallinn, Estonia
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