CLINAC

600C & 600C/D

Equipment Specifications
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CLINAC 600C & 600C/D

Introduction 1.5 Collimator Transmission: The transmission of

the movable collimators does not exceed 0.5%.
This specification sheet provides information for the Clinac
600C and 600C/D Clinac linear accelerators. 1.6 Spot Size: The spot size is less than 2 mm in
diameter at the X-ray target.
1.0 Photon Beams 1.7 Penumbra: The distance between the 20%
1.1 Energy: One (1) photon beam, with a and 80% isodose lines for a 10 x 10 cm2
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nominal energy of 4 MV or 6 MV, is provided field at a depth of 10 cm and at 100 cm

in accordance with the specifications listed TSD shall be less than or equal to 9 mm
below and in Table 1. along the major axes.
1.2 Dose Rate can be selected in fixed steps and 1.8 Field Size: The field size is continuously
ranges per the specifications listed in Table 1, variable from 0.5 x 0.5 cm to 40 x 40 cm at
depending on energy selected. 100 cm TSD. Field sizes larger than 35 x 35
1.3 Maximum Field Intensity at Dmax: The cm are limited to a 49.5 cm diagonal (the
intensity at the depth of maximum buildup diameter of the circle defined by the primary
(Dmax) will not exceed 109% of central axis collimator at 100 cm TSD). The field size is
intensity anywhere in the measurement plane defined as the distance along the radial and
of any field size. transverse axes between the points of 50%
1.4 Leakage: The X-ray absorbed dose shall not density on an X-ray film taken at 100 cm TSD
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exceed 0.1% of the absorbed dose at the with minimum buildup.

isocenter measured anywhere in the patient 1.9 Independent Collimators Positioning
plane outside of the maximum useful beam. (Optional): Each of the upper and lower
The patient plane is defined as a circular plane collimators may be independently positioned.
with a radius of 2 meters, centered on and Upper collimators are capable of 10 cm travel
perpendicular to the axis of the beam at past nominal beam centerline, and lower
isocenter. The X-ray measurements may be collimators are capable of 2 cm travel over
averaged over an area not to exceed 100 cm2. centerline, as projected at 100 cm TSD.
In all other directions, the X-ray absorbed dose 1.10 Enhanced Dynamic Wedge (Optional):
at 1 meter from the path of the electrons Wedged fields may be generated by moving
between the electron gun and the target or one of the upper collimators while dose is
electron window shall not exceed 0.1% of the delivered. Dynamic wedge field is 4 cm to sizes
absorbed dose at isocenter. ranging from 30 cm in the wedge direction and
.5 cm to 40 cm in the non-wedge direction.

Table 1: Nominal X-Ray Energies (MV) for Clinac 600C

% Depth Dose
Energy Dmax Dose Rate3
(MV) (cm) @ 10 cm Flatness1 Symmetry2 (MU/Min)
4 1.2 ± 0.2 63 ± 1.5 ± 3% 1.5% 50-250
6 1.6 ± 0.2 67 ± 1.5 ± 3% 1.5% 80-400

1 Flatness is defined as the maximum variation about the 2 Symmetry is defined as the maximum difference
mean value of X-ray intensity over the central 80% of between the dose delivered to any two points which
the radial and transversal axes, measured at a depth of are equidistant and symmetrical about the central axis
10 cm in a tissue equivalent phantom at a TSD of 100 and within 80% of the radial and transverse axes. This
cm. This specification applies to all square field sizes specification applies to all square field sizes from 10 x
from 10 x 10 cm2 to 40 x 40 cm2. This mean value of 10 cm2 to 40 x 40 cm2.
intensity is the average of the maximum and minimum
values over the central 80% of the radial and 3 The clinical facility is responsible for calibrating monitor
transverse axes. units (MU) to rads or [Link] dose rate is
variable in five (5) fixed steps, (6) six for C/D systems, as
measured at the depth of maximum buildup.
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Clinac 600C Dimensions

26.5 cm
optional foot panel
209.6 cm
with head panel

182.9 cm
72"

2.0 Photon Arc Mode 2.1.3 Arc Direction: The Clinac 600C may
2.1 The Clinac 600C is capable of delivering be programmed to perform arc
0.3 MU to 20 MU per degree over a preset therapy in either a clockwise or
gantry rotation of up to 360˚ or any fraction counterclockwise direction.
thereof. MU per degree (MU/DG) is
automatically computed based on the preset 3.0 Dosimetry System
total dose and the preset arc segment. The following specifications apply for both
2.1.1 Precision: During arc treatment, the independent dosimetry channels:
position of the gantry deviates no more 3.1 Precision: Reproducibility of the dosimetry
than 0.7 degrees from the desired measurement system for each energy is ±1%, or
instantaneous gantry angle, and the 1 MU, whichever is greater, at a fixed dose rate.
dose deviates no more than 0.20 MU 3.2 Linearity: The linearity shall be ±1%, or
from the desired instantaneous total 1 MU, whichever is greater, for accumulated
dose, as specified by the user-preset total doses between 10 MU to 999 MU.
dose and arc segment. If these
3.3 Reproducibility with Gantry Position: The
tolerances are exceeded, the dose
reproducibility of the dosimetry system is ±2%
delivery is suspended and the gantry
or 1 MU, whichever is greater at any fixed
position is targeted to the position
gantry angle from 0˚ to 360˚.
dictated by the actual dose delivered.
When the gantry is again within 0.7 3.4 Dose Rate Dependence: The reproducibility of
degrees of the desired position, the the dosimetry system with variations in the
treatment will resume. The Dose dose rate from minimum to maximum is ±2%
Position (DPSN) interlock is asserted if or 1 MU, whichever is greater.
the gantry is not positioned within 0.7 3.5 Energy: The dosimetry system will monitor the
cm of the desired position within 3 beam energy and will terminate irradiation
seconds. The DPSN interlock will should an energy change exceeding ± 3% of the
terminate the beam immediately if the nominal value occur.
position deviates 3.0 degrees or more 3.6 Beam-Off Interlocks: The radiation beam will
from the desired position, or the dose automatically terminate in the event of any of
delivered exceeds 0.3 MU (0.45 MU for the following:
CD) from the desired dose. • Monitor Units 1 complete
2.1.2 Arc Dose Rate: The dose rate • Monitor Units 2 complete (backup)
during a dynamic arc treatment is • Treatment time complete (backup)
automatically modulated between zero
and the maximum dose rate selected • Radial symmetry not within 2%
in Physics Mode. • Transverse symmetry not within 2%
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• Excess dose rate Resolution: 0.2 cm ± 1.0 mm

• Excess dose per pulse 4.1.7 Isocenter Height:
• Excess dose per degree • Standard:
• Loss of ion chamber voltage 128 cm (50.5") nominal, 4 MV
133 cm (52.5") nominal, 6 MV
4.0 Mechanical Features • Optional:
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4.1 Gantry: 128 cm (50.5") nominal, 6 MV

4.1.1 Rotation: ±180˚ from the vertical 4.2 Collimator:
4.1.2 Controls: Local and remote 4.2.1 Rotation: ± 95˚ about mid position
4.1.3 Readouts: 4.2.2 Controls: Local and remote
Type: Digital and mechanical 4.2.3 Readouts:
Location: Local and remote Type: Digital and mechanical
Accuracy: Digital: ± 0.5˚ Location: Local and remote
Mechanical: ±1.0˚ Accuracy: ± 0.5˚
Resolution: Digital 0.1˚ Mechanical: ±1.0˚
Mechanical: 1.0˚ Resolution: Digital 0.1˚
4.1.4 Target Axis Distance: 100 ± 0.2 cm Mechanical: 1.0˚
4.2.4 Mechanical Isocenter Accuracy: ≤0.1
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4.1.5 Mechanical and Radiation Isocenter

Accuracy: cm radius circle
• < 0.1 cm radius sphere for units 4.2.5 Bottom of Wedge Mount to Isocenter
without Beam Stoppers Distance: 48 cm minimum
• < 0.2 cm radius sphere for units with 4.3 Field Size Collimation:
optional Beam Stopper 4.3.1 The field size range: 0.5 x 0.5 cm to 40
4.1.6 Target to Surface Distance Indicators: x 40 cm at 100 cm TSD
• Optical Range Finder: 4.3.2 Controls: Local and remote
Range: 70-156 cm 4.3.3 Readouts:
Accuracy: ± 0.1 cm at 100 cm TSD Type: Digital
Resolution: 0.5 cm Location: Local and remote
• Mechanical Front Pointer: Accuracy: ±0.1 cm
Range: 90-110 cm Resolution: 0.1 cm
Accuracy: ± 0.1 cm at 100 cm TSD

Clinac 600C Schematic of Accelerator and

Collimator Subsystems
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Exact™ Couch Motions

COUCH POSITION LIMITS TRAVEL

PARAMETER CM (INCHES) CM (INCHES)

LONGITUDINAL
a—In 93.5 36.8 145.8 57.4
b—Out 288.5 113.6
(with extension)
c—Out 264.9 104.3
(without extension)
VERTICAL
d—Up 169.7 66.8 107.0 42.1
e—Down 62.7 24.7
LATERAL ±25.0 ±9.8 50.0 19.7
ANGULAR ±95˚ 190˚
ROTATION

Hand Pendant

4.3.4 Independent Modes (Optional):

When placed in the independent
mode, it digitally displays collimator
position with respect to central axis
(negative sign indicates overcentral
travel). The collimators automatically
re-enter upon returning to the
symmetric mode and selecting field X
or field Y.
• Upper Independent Collimators
Range: -10.0 cm to +20.0 cm
• Lower Independent Collimators
Range: -2.0 cm to +20.0 cm
Note: The same specifications detailed above 5.1.3 Two (2) sets of lead shadow blocks, five
apply to the independent modes (5) blocks per set
4.3.5 Light and X-Ray Field Coincidence: 5.1.4 15˚, 30˚ and 45˚ wedges that provide a
The field-defining light coincides to 20 cm (in the wedged direction) x 40
within 0.2 cm of the 50% isodensity cm treatment field at 100 cm TSD. 60˚
line on an X-ray film taken with wedge provides a 15 cm treatment in
minimum buildup for any field size at the wedge direction.
100 cm TSD. 5.1.5 Mechanical front pointer (70-100 cm)
4.4 Exact Couch with Indexed Immobilization™ 5.1.6 Spare parts kit
4.4.1 The Exact Couch is standard with the 5.1.7 One pair of Universal Accessory Clamps
Clinac 600C. Specifications and 5.1.8 One Posterior Support Side Rail Panel
standard vs. optional accessories for the (tennis racket type)
Exact Treatment Couch are provided on 5.1.9 One Posterior Support Centerline Panel
specification sheet RAD1951. For (tennis racket type)
information on upgrading your installed
couches to use Indexed Immobilization, 5.1.10 I-beam sub-base support for floor
please contact your sales representative. installation of Clinac 600C per
Installation Data Package
5.0 Accessories and Features 5.1.11 Installation supervision not including
5.1 Standard: The following are included with the rigging, grouting the baseframe into the
Clinac 600C: floor, attaching utilities to the machine
or construction of the therapy room or
5.1.1 Accessory mount for mounting block
conduit runs
trays
5.1.12 Two sets of operator, system and
5.1.2 Block trays
schematic manuals
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5.1.13 Two tuitions to Varian operator and 5.2.11 C-Series Interface™ (CSSI) A computer
maintenance schools interface allowing import and export of
5.1.14 Planning and Coordination a selected set of machine parameters
Department: Drawing and review between the Clinac 600C and external
support record and verification systems
5.1.15 Refer to Collimator Accessories 5.2.12 Enhanced Dynamic Wedge™
Advanced Treatment Delivery

Specification (RAD 2040) for details 5.2.13 Auto Field Sequencing

5.2 Optional: The following features are available as * Transmission and leakage beyond the edge of the beam stopper for field
options with the Clinac 600C and will be sizes up to 35 x 35 cm shall not exceed 0.1%. With larger fields,
quoted upon request: leakage over a limited region beyond the diagonals can exceed this value
5.2.1 Laser Alignment Systems to a maximum of approximately 0.3% for a 40 x 40 cm field.

6.0 Typical Facility Requirements

Clinac 600C Typical Room Plan View 6.1 Clinac 600C, 600C/D Electrical Requirements
6.1.1 Input Voltage Typical US: 200-240
CLINAC CONTROL EQUIPMENT
VAC, 60 Hz, line-to-line, 3-phase, 4-
wire plus ground, 15 KVA load, line
voltage regulation ± 5%
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CLINAC/RMS IN-ROOM MONITOR

6.1.2 Input Voltage Typical International:

10'
10' –– 0"
(3050)
(3050)
0"

ISOCENTER
360-440, 50 Hz or 60 Hz, line-to-line,
33' – 0"
3-phase, 4-wire plus ground, 15 KVA
(10060)
CLINAC STAND & GANTRY load, line voltage regulation ± 5%
10' – 0"

8' – 0"
(3050) TREATMENT COUCH 6.1.3 Cooling Water Requirements: The
9' – 1" (2770mm) MAX RADIUS
(2440) 5' – 10" (1780mm) MIN RADIUS cooling water requirements can be
satisfied with a one-pass system
9' – 0"
(2750)
(domestic supply and waste return) or a
7' – 0" 22' – 0"
(2130) 37' – 0"
(11280)
(6700) closed loop system.
6.1.4 Ventilation Requirements: Sufficient to
remove from 7 kW from treatment
Clinac 600C Typical Room Section room and 1 kW from control console
6.1.5 Machine installation does not include
16' – 0"
rigging, grouting the baseframe into the
(4880)
floor, conduit runs, attaching utilities to
10' – 6"
(3200)
the machine or construction of therapy
9' – 6" room.
(2900)

4' – 4 1/2" (1330) or 6.1.6 For typical facilities requirements, refer

4' – 2 1/2" (1280)
to the Installation Data Package.

Dynamic Therapy
Specifications for the
5.2.2 Laser Backpointer Clinac 600C/D
5.2.3 Retractable Beam Stopper* 1.0 Photon Beams
5.2.4 Special Procedures Mode The Clinac 600C/D offers a high dose rate
• Total Body Irradiation capability of 100-600 MU at 6MV and 80-400 MU
5.2.5 Hand Grips (pair) at 4MV.
5.2.6 Arm Support
2.0 Enhanced Dynamic Wedge Mode™
5.2.7 IEC Scale Conventions
2.1 Enhanced Dynamic Wedge (EDW) Mode offers
5.2.8 In-Room High-Resolution Color both precision jaw collimator movement and
Display Monitor dose rate control to create wedge-shaped dose
5.2.9 Independent Collimators distributions. Therapists save time with EDW,
• Upper • Upper and Lower especially when used with optional Auto Field
5.2.10 Record and Verification System Sequencing, by avoiding the need for room
reentry to add or remove wedges. EDW of
10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, and 60 degrees are
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Table 2: Nominal X-Ray Energies (MV) for Clinac 600C/D

% Depth Dose
Energy Dmax Dose Rate4
(MV) (cm) @ 10 cm1 Flatness2 Symmetry3 (MU/Min)
4 1.2 ± 0.2 63 ± 1.0 ± 3% 1.5% 80-400
6 1.6 ± 0.15 67 ± 1.0 ± 2.5% or ± 3.0% 1.5% 100-600

1 Depth of ionization applies to a 10 x 10 cm2 field at

3 Symmetry is defined as the maximum difference
100 cm TSD. If measurements are made to the “effective
measurement point” per AAPM TG-51 protocol, deduct between the X-ray dose delivered to any two points
0.6% from the stated depth dose values. which are equidistant and symmetrical about the central
axis and within the 80% FWHM region measured at
2 Flatness is defined as the maximum variation from the 100 cm TSD at a depth of 10 cm. This specification
mean dose delivered within the central 80% Full Width applies to the radial and transverse axes of all square
Half Max (FWHM) region measured at 100 cm TSD field sizes from 10 x 10 cm2 to 40 x 40 cm2.
at a depth of 10 cm. The mean is the average of the 4 Dose rate for the Clinac 600C/D 4MV has five fixed
maximum and minimum points within the central 80%
FWHM region. For the Clinac 600C/D 4MV, the steps of 80 MU/minute from 80 to 400 MU/minute.
specification of ±3.0% applies to both the radial and The 600C/D 6MV has six fixed steps of 100 MU/minute
transverse axes of all square field sizes from 10 x 10 cm2 from 100 to 600 MU/minute. An “MU” is nominally one
to 40 x 40 cm2, inclusive. For the Clinac 600C/D 6MV, centiGray delivered to a tissue-equivalent material at
the specification of ±2.5% applies to both the radial and Dmax and 100 cm SSD, with a 10 x 10 cm2 field size.
transverse axes of all square field sizes from 20 x 20 cm2
to 40 x 40 cm2, [Link] specification of ±3.0%
applies to both the radial and transverse axes of all
square field sizes from 10 x 10 cm2 to 20 x 20 cm2.

included, with up to 30 cm (wedge direction) 4.4 Exposure time setting is 3 digits, 0.1 to
by 40 cm field sizes, using the Y jaw to create 99.9 min.
the wedge angle. 4.5 Integrator reproducibility is according to
2.1.1 Precision: Refer to EDW Specifications standard machine specifications.
RAD 1880B.
2.1.2 Dose Rate: The dose rate during the 5.0 Remote Diagnostics
EDW treatment is automatically Connects the Clinac 600, 600C/D with Customer
modulated between zero and the Support for expert assistance and provides on-line
maximum dose rate selected in remote analysis by Varian Customer Support
Physics Mode. organization. Diagnostic and Morning Checkout
Logs can be viewed and transferred for report
3.0 Upper and Lower Independent generation and for identifying trends.
Collimators
Asymmetrical collimation is provided with the upper 6.0 Couch Accessories
and lower sets of collimators. 6.1 Universal Accessory Clamp
3.1 Upper travel range: 30 cm (-10 cm to +20 cm 6.2 Arm Support
relative to central axis). 6.3 Hand Grips
3.2 Lower travel range: 22 cm (-2 cm to +20 cm
relative to central axis). 7.0 Extended Collimator Head Rotation
Provides additional collimator rotation to ±165˚.
4.0 Special Procedures Mode
4.1 Special Total Body X-ray Mode accessory plugs Specifications subject to change without notice.
are provided. All company and product names mentioned are used for
4.2 All beams are calibrated at machine isocenter. identification purposes only and may be trademarks or
4.3 Integrated dose monitor is 4 digits, 1 to 9,000 registered trademarks of their respective owners.
MU.
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