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Sources

Sources

The treatment head houses 42 cobalt-60 sources arranged in a single line over a circular segment of ± 25°, as seen from the isocenter around the patient's length axis when the table is in the home position. Initial source activity is 6,000 Ci ± 10%.

Sources
Initial source activity 6000 Ci±10%
Total number of sources 42
Individual source activity 142.85 Ci
Dose rate Max 3 Gy/min
Penumbra ≤ 10 mm
Collimator sizes 6x6, 8x8, 14x14, 14x20, 14x40, 14x60mm
Sources distribution range 50 degrees
Isocenter height to the ground 900 mm
Dose & mechanical isocenter overlapping accuracy ≤ 0.5 mm
The RGS Orbiter is not approved for sale in the United States
 
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