RTI Scatter Probe integration brings scatter and leakage testing into the Mako workflow. With iOS users now joining Android users on the Mako Display App, X-ray QA becomes more flexible and efficient.
Content provided by Michael Olding, PhD, Vice President Solutions at RTI Group
Together, these developments represent another step toward a more flexible, future-ready platform for X-ray testing and quality assurance.
Scatter and leakage measurements, essential for X-ray radiation safety, are now part of the Mako workflow: users can move straight from dose and kVp measurements to a scatter and leakage survey without changing connections.
The RTI Scatter Probe is a compact, flat, solid-state detector designed for scatter and leakage testing. Its two detector areas, 10 cm² and 100 cm², support measurements in accordance with 21 CFR and IEC 60601 requirements.
Unlike conventional ionization chambers, the RTI Scatter Probe requires no warm-up time or temperature and pressure corrections, so readings remain consistent from room-temperature storage areas to cold CT suites. Scatter and leakage surveys can begin as soon as the probe is connected to the Mako Base Unit, even between patients. The probe’s fast response and high sensitivity make it ideal for detecting leakage around X-ray equipment, protective barriers, doors, and shielding.
The flat detector enables measurements close to equipment, while a standard camera tripod thread allows stable mounting on a tripod or jig. Tripod mounting improves repeatability and lets the operator remain behind a barrier, outside the beam path, during exposure.
From measurement to results – directly on your smartphone
With RTI Ocean Next 5.0, the Scatter Probe connects directly to the Mako Base Unit, displaying measurements via the RTI Mako Display App on a smartphone or tablet. Users can switch between triggered and free-run modes, select the detector area, and set alarm thresholds.
When fuller documentation is needed, RTI Ocean Next X-ray QA software offers measurement analysis, customizable templates, structured data storage, and automated reporting. Scatter results appear in the same QA report as other Mako measurements, so there are no spreadsheets to merge.
The RTI Mako Display App welcomes iPhone users
Beyond new measurement capabilities, Mako is also reaching more devices. The RTI Mako Display App is now available on iOS as well as Android. The free app provides an intuitive interface for viewing measurement results directly on a smartphone or tablet, reducing the need for dedicated displays.
The initial iOS release supports a cable connection to Mako, with wireless connectivity planned for early 2027.
A platform designed to evolve
RTI Mako [link to https://rtigroup.com/rti-mako-meter/] combines advanced sensor technology, high measurement accuracy, and an orientation-independent design that simplifies positioning and reduces setup time.
Mako supports radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, CT, and dental X-ray testing. Its modular architecture allows the system to evolve with additional measurement capabilities and software functionality.
The Scatter Probe integration and the introduction of iOS support demonstrate RTI’s continued development of a connected environment where instruments, software, and mobile devices work together – making X-ray quality assurance simpler, more flexible, and more efficient.
