Ocean Next Professional Software: Efficiency, Security, Administration, and Time Saving

Doing Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) on x-ray systems includes a number of different tests and equipment. With the right software, it is easy to keep track of the measured data, procedures and administration and increase the security around it. The work will also be done faster and more efficiently. This is how Ocean Next Professional together with the RTI Piranha (see figure 1), can help:

Step 1. Site information

Ocean Next Professional can keep track of all the tests for all the x-ray systems in all hospitals that should be performed. A test interval can be set to handle the scheduling; see figure 2. All data is saved in a database and will automatically be shown in the report.

Step 2. Template

In Ocean Next Professional there are basically no limitations on how test templates can be customized to meet any need. Templates can easily be shared between different users, and instructions and hints can be added. Templates can be left open for adjustments or locked if required.
Figure 3 shows a typical template with tests. Tests with other solutions, like phantoms, can also be included.

Step 3. Set up and measurements

For most measurements, the Piranha is put under the x-ray tube and connected with Bluetooth to the Ocean Next Professional software with a laptop or tablet, no cables are needed, and all data, like kV, dose, time, HVL, and waveforms, will be collected in front of you in the control room.
To perform typical tests like kV Accuracy, Reproducibility, mA linearity, the HVL test, etc., there is no need to leave the room, type down any values, or check any other screen – just expose and collect the data.

With the help of analysis, the software will directly show if a test is “pass” or “fail”. See figure 4. When the internet is available on the computer, all measurements are saved online as backup.

Step 4. Report

A report is automatically generated after the measurements are done, as seen in the example in Figure 5, and all preferred data are automatically shown, like the measurement summary, site information, date, tester information, instrument serial number, etc. The report can also be customised.

Time saving
• Get all the data populated automatically when you measure (no writing or typing)
• Analysis directly shows “pass” or “fail”
• Excel files can also be filled in automatically
• Easy and quick way for new testers to get started
• Have all instructions when you open template (hints etc.)
• Data is easily saved in the software
• Auto data transfer eliminates risk of typing errors! (Very common problem)
• Data is automatically saved online with Wi-Fi access
• Data can easily be shared and be backed-up
• Information about serial numbers and all details around the tests are automatically saved in the report
• Templates can be locked if others should not change them
• Can do all tests, with the help of “Check lists” and “user calcu- lations”, to have everything in Ocean

Administration

• Add “To-do-list” and set a sched-ule
• Easily distribute and share templates
• Easily collect measurements
• Add hints
• Have everything in one place
• Ocean software can be used with any laptop or tablet with Windows OS