RTI Group Mako Ocean Next Base Unit Instruction Manual
- July 23, 2024
- RTI Group
Table of Contents
RTI Group Mako Ocean Next Base Unit
What’s New in Ocean Next™ 4.0
Ocean Next 4.0 is a major new feature release from RTI Group, with the major highlight that Ocean now supports the new Mako System. Piranha, Cobia and Scatter Probe are also supported, as with previous Ocean versions.
New feature highlights
A meter and a milestone – Meet Mako!
Ocean 4.0 now supports the new Mako System, the most accurate, efficient and
versatile X-ray meter ever.
The next-generation multimodality X-ray meter has market-leading accuracy
(±1.5 % kVp uncertainty) thanks to innovative new detector technology.
Centered around efficiency, Mako provides the ultimate no-fuss experience,
simple setup in all X-ray applications, and fully wireless capability.
The modular, future-proof system design provides ultimate configuration
flexibility, with the widest-ever application range for X-ray Quality
Assurance testing.
A New Icon For A New Era
With the introduction of Mako comes an update to the icon and splash screen of
Ocean Next software. Look out for the new icon on your desktop after
installation.
Positioning Guide In Narrow Beam Applications (dental and CT)
The groundbreaking design of the Mako Probes allows for unique functionality
when it comes to narrow beam applications, such as panoramic dental and CT.
As shown below, once Mako R/F Probe is placed in the X-ray beam, Ocean Next
software will provide position optimization guidance, to ensure the probe is
perfectly positioned for your X-ray measurement.
Fewer Choices In Mammography And CT
With the revolutionary new detector design in Mako, choosing the right beam
quality has never been easier. When using the Mako Mammo Probe, calibrations
are grouped according to X-ray manufacturer and model, with an additional
‘generic’ list if required. Quick Check adapts automatically to your
selection.
When using the Mako R/F Probe in CT applications, there are only 3 options, a
universal beam quality (W/3 mm Al, which can be used for all CT manufacturers/
models) and 2 specific options for the Siemens Straton, and Canon Aquilion
systems, as they have specific X-ray spectra profiles.
No “Position Check” for Mako in Mammography
Piranha users may be familiar with the “Position Check” feature, which ensures the alignment of the Piranha detector with the X-ray beam. With Mako, users will notice the absence of the Position Check feature (in Quick Check and Ocean Templates) and can proceed straight to measurements when using the Mako Mammo Probe, as Mako Probes can be placed in any orientation under the X-ray beam.
Updating Mako Firmware Using Ocean Software
When new Firmware versions become available, Piranha users will be familiar
with the separate program called “RTI Updater” which updates the Firmware.
With Mako, Ocean Next handles firmware updates, and will automatically notify
and update the firmware if a newer version is available.
Templates for Piranha can be used for Mako
Previous Ocean users who have created Ocean Templates to automate and increase efficiency with their X-ray QA process will be pleased to see that existing Ocean Templates can adapt to Mako, when the new Mako System is connected.
Updates in myRTI
You can now access the new “Training” tab through myRTI (myrti.rtigroup.com). Simply visit myRTI and select the new Training tab to access Free Online Training, tutorial videos, and see the first videos of unboxing/getting started with the new Mako system.
Features continued from Ocean Next 3.0
myBox
Forget about backing up – let Ocean Next do it for you!
Ocean Next™ 4.0 also connects to our cloud service myBox, as with the previous
version. All your Ocean Next templates and measurements will be stored
automatically and kept safe. You can access your database from multiple
devices and can now share measurements and templates with colleagues, directly
from Ocean-to-Ocean. Significantly increase your efficiency, ensure
traceability across your entire team and don’t worry about backing up your QA
data again.
Start your free trial today at myrti.rtigroup.com/mybox
myRTI log-in
Log-in to myRTI when you start Ocean Next.
When starting Ocean Next for the first time, you will be required to log-in to
myRTI, which gives you access to your personal myRTI portal.
If you have not yet created an account, simply click on “Sign up for
free”.
You will need internet on the first time you log-in to myRTI, but you do not
need internet to use Ocean Next thereafter. myRTI will stay logged-in meaning
you get all the benefits of myRTI without affecting efficiency. The new myBox
service is hosted within myRTI.
Quick Check
The popular Quick Check display continues with the same intuitive design.
Designed for all users to view your measurement values, waveforms and exposure
log in one screen.
Easily print your results using Reporting or link out to Excel. Ocean
can always save your data for full traceability and compliance.
Example templates from RTI Group
Ocean Next makes it simple to customize and automate your workflows by
providing “Example” templates that can be used across CT, DAP, Dental,
Fluoroscopy, Light, Mammography, Radiography and Scatter applications. Find
the Examples list in the “Test” view, and customize to your specific
application.
RTI CT Dose Profiler (CTDP)
In Ocean Next 4.0, all the relevant templates for CTDP are stored as default
in the Favorite menu, increasing efficiency and reducing set-up time. For
those new to using CTDP, the CTDP manual will guide you through every step.
Ocean Next in the Production Environment
Ocean Next has the same ability to allow automation within the production environment. Users in the production environment can develop software (for example using the widely used LabView SW) to control Ocean automatically and utilise Piranha without manual interaction.
Calibration Reminders
Ocean Next will show the calibration warning lamp on the Ocean Next Home
screen, informing of upcoming calibration due dates and when the due date has
passed (image). Click the reminder to visit the RTI Service & Calibration web
page.
RTI Support Portal
The RTI Support portal can be accessed through myRTI, and allows users to find
help and services through an inventory of informative articles. Plus, you can
open a Live chat or submit a support request to our team of RTI experts. We
are here to support you.
FAQ: Updating from Ocean 2014 to Ocean Next
Can I keep my data if I upgrade from Ocean 2014 to Ocean Next?
Yes. When you start Ocean Next, your database can automatically be converted
to the new format so you can carry across all your data. Your old database is
also kept in the old format.
Can I still use Ocean 2014 while I start using Ocean Next?
Yes, your data will be available on both software platforms. However, the two
versions don’t share the same root folder, so any new measurements made in
Ocean Next will not appear in Ocean 2014.
I use templates in Ocean 2014 will these work in Ocean Next?
Yes. All templates created in Ocean 2014 will work in Ocean Next.
Will all my data automatically be backed up with Ocean Next?
Not automatically, but by subscribing to myBox, your entire database is
automatically backed up digitally, so you can recover at any time, from any
new device. myBox has a free trial which you can begin with, to experience the
benefits.
Are there any How-To videos to help me get up and running?
Yes. Simply sign-up for free to myRTI when you first launch Ocean Next and you
will have access to the RTI Support and Resource Centre.
What happens to my license level?
Your license level will be the same in Ocean Next as it was in Ocean 2014.
Note – Ocean “Connect” is now called Ocean “Advantage” in Ocean Next and has
many more features than in Ocean 2014.
Can I use the new software on my current device?
Yes. Ocean Next will work on the same device you used for Ocean 2014. Check
the minimum PC requirement specs here.
Where can I download the new software?
Simply follow this link to https://rtigroup.com/resourcecenter/rti-software-
downloads.
Use with
Mako
RTI Scatter Probe
Piranha
Cobia
Customer Support
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