Varian Single Energy Linear Accelerators* Comparison Chart

Model Clinac 600CD/6EX/DBX Clinac 600C/CD/DBX Unique Halcyon
Years Manufactured 1999 & newer 1989 -1999 2012 & newer 2017 & newer
Power Source Magnetron Magnetron Magnetron Magnetron
Photon Energy Configuration 4 MV or 6 MV 4 MV or 6 MV 6 MV 6 MV FFF
Electron Energies N/A N/A N/A N/A
Multi-Leaf Collimator (MLC)** 80 (Field size 40x40cm); 120 MLC (Field size 40x40cm, Central 20cm of field - 5mm leaf width, Outer 20cm of field - 10mm leaf width) 52 (Field size 26x40cm, Leaf widths 10mm); 80 MLC (Field size 40x40cm); 120 MLC (Field size 40x40cm, Central 20cm of field - 5mm leaf width, Outer 20cm of field - 10mm leaf width) (optional) 120 Dual Layer
Portal Imager(EPID)** aS500, aS1000 (optional) (optional) LC250, aS500, aS1000 aS500II NO
Treatment Delivery 3D, IMRT, SRS (optional) 2D, 3D (optional), IMRT (optional), SRS (optional) 2D, 3D (optional), IMRT (optional), SRS/SBRT (optional) IMRT, RapidArc
KV Imaging for IGRT** N/A N/A N/A YES
CBCT N/A N/A N/A Volumectric CMBCT, 15 sec Image Capture
VMAT N/A N/A Yes with Software Multi-Arc VMAT
Treatment Couch Exact ETR, Exact (optional) Exact Halcyon
Market Demand*** - - - -
Pros Will fit into smaller vaults than high energy systems, even Silhouette models Simpler and faster to install Easier and less expensive to service It is a versatile and powerful machine that is reliable, durable, and an efficient linear accelerator. Similar to a 6EX in performance Two versions available Can be upgraded to perform Rapid Arc 2X quieter than other systems Accelerated treatment time 100% image guidance
Cons Only available with single photon energy (6MV or 4MV) Waveguides and magnetrons often require replacement No electron energies available It is also a large and complex machine that requires regular maintenance and calibration Only available with single photon energy No electrons Not sold in the U.S. as new Limited availability in the used market Only available with single photon energy No electrons

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