LUDLUM MODEL 2241-2, 2241-2, 2241-2RK Technical Manual

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LUDLUM MODEL 2241-2

SURVEY METER

January 2016

Serial Number 237627 and Succeeding

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LUDLUM MODEL 2241-2

SURVEY METER

January 2016

Serial Number 237627 and Succeeding

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STATEMENT OF WARRANTY

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. warrants the products covered in this manual to be free of defects due to workmanship, material, and design for a period of twelve months from the date of delivery. The calibration of a product is warranted to be within its specified accuracy limits at the time of shipment. In the event of instrument failure, notify Ludlum Measurements to determine if repair, recalibration, or replacement is required.

This warranty excludes the replacement of photomultiplier tubes, G-M and proportional tubes, and scintillation crystals which are broken due to excessive physical abuse or used for purposes other than intended.

There are no warranties, express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness, which extend beyond the description of the face there of. If the product does not perform as warranted herein, purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement, at the option of Ludlum Measurements. In no event will Ludlum Measurements be liable for damages, lost revenue, lost wages, or any other incidental or consequential damages, arising from the purchase, use, or inability to product

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RETURN OF GOODS TO MANUFACTURER

If equipment needs to be returned to Ludlum Measurements, Inc. for repair or calibration, please send to the address below. All shipments should include documentation containing return shipping address, customer name, telephone number, description of service requested, and all other necessary information. Your cooperation will expedite the return of your equipment.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 2

Unpacking and Repacking 2-1 Battery Installation 2-1 Operational Check 2-2

Specifications 3

Instrument 3-1 Removable Switchboard Adjustable Parameters 3-2

Identification of Controls and Functions 4

Display 4-1 Display Status Definitions 4-1 Front-Panel Controls 4-2 Front-Panel Calibration Controls 4-3 Main Board Controls 4-4 Switch Board Controls 4-5

Safety Considerations 5

Environmental Conditions for Normal Use 5-1 Detector Connector 5-1 Warning Markings and Symbols 5-1

Maintenance 6

Recalibration 6-1 Batteries 6-2

Technical Theory of Operation 7

Main Board 7-1 Switch Board 7-3 Display Board 7-3

Instrument Setup 8

Entering or Changing Switch Board Parameters 8-1

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The Function Switch 8-1 Function Switch Position Descriptions and Variables 8-2 Loading Default Parameters 8-6 Calibration 8-7 General Detector Setup Information 8-8 Counts per minute (C/m) Calibration 8-9 R/hr Calibration 8-11 Determining CC and DTC 8-12 Detector Overload (OVL) Calibration 8-19 Software License Agreement 8-21

Recycling 9

Parts List 10

Model 2241-2 Survey Meter 10-1 Main Circuit Board, Drawing 408 × 223 10-1 Calibration Board, Drawing 408 × 127 10-3 Display Board, Drawing 408 × 259 10-4 Switch Board, Drawing 408 × 45 10-5 Chassis Wiring Diagram, Drawing 408 × 131 10-5

Drawings and Diagrams 11

RS-232 Output Formats - Appendix A A

Binary Output Format A-1 ASCII Output Format A-4

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Section

Section 1

Introduction

he Model 2241-2 is a portable microprocessor-based digital scaler/ ratemeter designed for use with scintillation, Geiger-Mueller

mode) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with moving decimal point. A three

position switch labeled ˝ operating mode for the instrument. A locking toggle switch labeled ˝

and out detectors.

Programmable display units ( either R/hr, Sv/h, cpm, or cps with multipliers of micro (µ) or milli (m) for R/hr and Sv/h and kilo (k) for cpm or cps. The display units are autoranging, enabling the readout to display a broad range of radiation levels. The display also offers lower limit capability. For example, the display can be set to show only values that are greater than or equal to1 µR/hr.

(GM), and proportional type detectors to measure ionizing radiation. Data is presented on a four-digit (six digits in the scaler

OFF/RATEMETER/SCALER

DET

2˝ allows for quick change of operating parameters when changing

RATEMETER

mode only) are represented in

˝ selects the desired

DET

This instrument incorporates independent adjustable alarms for

SCALER

and

indicators. The first-level alarm is indicated by display of the word ˝

on the LCD. The second-level alarm is indicated by display of the word

ALARM

alarm condition will also display the word ˝

audible tone. Both audible alarms may be silenced (acknowledged) by depressing the

Other features include Dead Time Correction (DTC) to compensate for detector dead time; audible click-per-event with programmable 1, 10, 100, and 1000 divide-by; LCD backlight with programmable ON time; programmable fixed or variable response time; and count overflow visual alarm, indicating that the counting circuitry is nearing the maximum counting capability.

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operating modes. The

˝ and by the emitting of a continuous audible tone. The

RESET

switch. All alarms are concurrent.

RATEMETER

ALARM

mode has two alarm

˝ and produce the same

RATEMETER

ALERT

SCALER

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All of the features described above may be programmed manually using the internal switch board or by computer through the RS-232 port. Two different detector operating parameters may be stored in non-volatile memory. The switch board can be removed after entering or changing parameters to prevent tampering with setup parameters.

A regulated high-voltage power supply and two independent set-point controls adjustable from 400 to 2400 volts with detector overload detection and adjustable discrimination levels add versatility to the instrument. This supports operation for a broad range of detectors and connecting cable lengths. All of the calibration controls are covered to prevent any inadvertent adjustment to the detector operating parameters.

The instrument is powered by two standard ˝D˝ cell batteries. The unit body

is made of cast-and-drawn aluminum with beige powder coating, which aids in the decontamination of surfaces.

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Section

Getting Started

Unpacking and R epacking

Remove the calibration certificates and place them in a secure location. Remove the instrument, detectors, and accessories (batteries, cable, etc.), and ensure that all of the items listed on the packing list are in the carton. Check individual item serial numbers and ensure calibration certificates match. The Model 2241-2 serial number is located on the front panel below the battery compartment. Most Ludlum Measurements, Inc. detectors have a label on the base or body of the detector for model and serial number identification.

Important!

If multiple shipments are received, ensure that the detectors and instruments are not interchanged. Each instrument is calibrated to specific detectors, and are therefore, not interchangeable.

To return an instrument for repair or calibration, provide sufficient packing material to prevent damage during shipment. Also, provide appropriate warning labels to ensure careful handling. Include detector(s) and related cable(s) for calibration.

Every instrument must be accompanied by an Instrument Return Form, which can be downloaded from the Ludlum website at www.ludlums.com. Find the form by clicking the “Support” tab and selecting “Repair and Calibration” from the drop-down menu. Then choose the appropriate Repair and Calibration division where you will find a link to the form.

Battery Installation

Ensure the OFF/SCALER/RATEMETER switch is in the OFF position. Open the battery lid by turning the quarter-turn thumb screw counterclockwise

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Install two ˝D˝ size batteries in the compartment. Note the (+) and (–)

marks inside the battery door. Match the battery polarity to these marks. Close the battery box lid.

Note:

The center post of a “D” size battery is positive.

Operational Check

Connect a detector to the Model 2241-2 by using the cable provided; firmly pushing the connectors together while twisting clockwise until the connector latches (one quarter-turn). The diagram to the left illustrates how this is done. Next, place the position.

DETECTOR SELECTOR

Section 2

switch in the appropriate

Turn the

OFF/SCALER/RATEMETER

switch to the

RATEMETER

position. Notice that the display goes through an initialization sequence. The display will show all 8s with decimal points. Check to make sure all segments display, as illustrated in the diagram to the left.

The LCD then displays the firmware number in the format “P-XX YY.” The “XX” is the firmware number, and the “YY” is the firmware version. (The figure to the left is for example only; to illustrate location of display.)

The minimum displayable value (00.0 µR/hr, for example) should be shown. When switched to the

SCALER

position, a single 0 will

be displayed.

The display will auto-range to the current level (see figure at left). When auto-ranging down, the Model 2241-2 uses multiples of 5. This technique

keeps the decimal point from jumping between numbers when viewing values around multiples of 10.

Check for a proper background reading:

If using a Ludlum Model 44-9 detector, a typical

reading would be 25-50 cpm or 8-15 µR/hr.

A reference reading (or readings) with a check source should be obtained with the detector(s) in a constant and reproducible manner at the time of

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If using a Ludlum Model 44-2 detector, a typical reading

would be 1.4-2.6 kcpm or 8-15 µR/hr.

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calibration or at the time the instrument is received in the field.

If at any time the instrument fails to read within 20% of the reference reading when using the same check source, it should be sent to a calibration facility for recalibration and/or repair. If desired, multiple readings may be taken at different distances and/or with different sources so that other ranges or scales are checked.

Switch the AUD ON/OFF switch to the ON position and confirm the external unimorph speaker produces an audible click for each event detected (audio divide-by 1 parameter). The AUD ON/OFF switch will silence the clicks if in the OFF position; however, an audible alarm condition will still be heard.

Increase the source activity or lower the alert and alarm points to initiate an

ALERT and ALARM condition. (Refer to Section 8, “Entering or Changing

Switchboard Parameters.”) Depress the RESET switch to acknowledge the audible alarm. Decrease the radiation activity below the ALERT and ALARM threshold, and depress the RESET switch to clear the alarm conditions. If an alarm condition is not present, depressing the RESET switch the first time will reset the alert condition and zero the ratemeter.

Position a check source to produce a ratemeter reading of 100 to 2000 counts/minute or 10-100 µR/hr. While observing the ratemeter fluctuations, select between the fast and slow response time (F/S) positions to observe variations in the display. The S position should respond approximately five times slower than the F position (for fixed response mode) and three times slower when in variable response mode. The slow response position is normally used when the Model 2241-2 is displaying low numbers, which require a more stable display. The fast response position is used at high count levels.

Move the

OFF/SCALER/RATEMETER switch to the SCALER position. Depress

the COUNT switch located in the end of the carrying handle in order to initiate a count cycle. The word “COUNTING” should be flashing on the LCD during the count cycle and should disappear at the end of the predetermined count time. If a scaler ALARM condition occurs, the RESET switch can be depressed to acknowledge the alarm; however, the COUNT switch must be depressed to clear the visual ALARM and to restart the count cycle.

Depress and release the LIGHT switch. The backlight located behind the LCD should illuminate (for pre-programmed ON time). Select the desired

F/S, AUD ON/OFF, and RATEMETER or SCALER parameters and proceed to

use the instrument.

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Section

Instrument:

Specifications

Power: two each, ˝D˝ cell batteries housed in an externally accessible sealed

compartment. Current draw is approximately 35 mA with the backlight OFF. Minimum battery voltage is 2.2 ±0.1 Vdc.

Battery Dependence: Meter readings vary by less than 3% from fully

charged batteries until the battery symbol appears, indicating the need for recharge or replacement.

Battery Life: typically 200 hours with alkaline batteries (display indicates low-

battery condition). Instrument will operate for approximately 24 hours after the battery symbol first appears.

Warm-up Time: Unit may be used immediately after the LCD initialization

sequence is completed (approximately 5 seconds after power-up).

Linearity: Readings are within 10% of true value with a detector connected. Display: a four-digit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with digits 1.3 cm (0.5 in.)

in height. Two additional 0.5 cm (0.2 in.) digits are used for the overflow counter (SCALER mode) and exponential powers (parameter setup). Enunciators are provided for display units, detector OVERLOAD, counting OVERFLOW, and scaler COUNTING.

RATEMETER: Depending upon how the instrument was calibrated, the

RATEMETER can display in either R/hr, Sv/h, cpm, or cps when the control

switch is in the RATEMETER position.

SCALER: activated by pushbutton in handle when the three-position switch

is in the SCALER position. Count time is adjustable.

ALERT, ALARM, low-battery,

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Calibration Controls: accessible from the front of the instrument (protective

cover provided). These controls are preset at the factory or calibration lab and should not be adjusted by field personnel.

Discriminator / Input Sensitivity: adjustable from 2 to 100 mV;

negative pulse response

Overload: indicated by OVERLOAD on the display; adjustable

depending on the detector selected

High Voltage: two independent controls, each adjustable from 400-

2400 volts. Two separate set points for DET1 and DET2 are

regulated within 0.2% at 1000 Vdc, maximum load of 50 µA.

RESET: a pushbutton for zeroing the display, acknowledging and/or

resetting the alarm

Alert/Alarm: indicated by either an ALERT or ALARM enunciator on the

display (RATEMETER mode only) and by an audible tone

Note:

The RESET button only silences the alarm in the current mode that the instrument is in. For example, the RESET button will not affect the scaler alarm if the instrument is in the ratemeter mode.

Audio: built-in audio speaker (unimorph) with AUD ON/OFF switch; greater

than 60 dB at 2 feet

LIGHT: display backlight activated by pushbutton

Temperature Range: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F) Size: 16.5 x 8.9x 21.6 cm (6.5 x 3.5 x 8.5 in.) (H x W x L) Weight: 1.6 kg (3.5 lb), including batteries

Removable Switchboard Adjustable Parameters:

Backlight ˝ON˝ Time: 5, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 seconds for the

backlight to stay on when activated by the pushbutton; factory set at 5

Set Minimum Display: allows lower limit of the auto-ranging display to be

fixed. For example, the display can be set to only show values above or equal

to 1 µR/hr.

RS-232 Data Dump Mode: enables or disables dump mode to the RS-232

port (˝D˝ type connector). When enabled, the data will be dumped every two seconds.

RS-232 Detector Setup Mode: allows for input of detector parameters via

the RS-232 port

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Baud Rate: selects either 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200 bps Detector Dead Time Compensation (DTC)

: adjustable from 0 to 9999

microseconds

Calibration Constant: adjustable from 0.001 to 280 × 10

counts/display

unit

Display Units: can display in R/hr, Sv/h, cpm, or cps. Display Range: auto-ranging from 0.0 µR/hr – 9999 R/hr; 0.000 µSv/h –

9999 Sv/h; 0 cpm – 999k cpm; or 0 cps – 100 kcps.

Time Base: can display in seconds or minutes Audio Divide: 1, 10, 100, or 1000 events per click Response Time: variable or fixed ratemeter response (All stated times

correspond to a range of 10% to 90% of the final reading). Factory default is variable so that the instrument will automatically adjust the response time to the best setting for the current count rate.

Variable Response: dependent on the number of counts present,

typically 4 to 25 seconds for FAST, and 4 to 60 seconds for SLOW

Fixed Response: The parameter is adjustable from 1 to 25,

resulting in a FAST response from approximately 2 to 50 seconds. The SLOW response is approximately 10 to 250 seconds. For MDAtype measurements, the fixed response mode is recommended.

Ratemeter Alert/Alarm: set at any point corresponding to the pre-selected

ratemeter range

Scaler Alarm: adjustable from 1 to 9999 counts Scaler Count Time: Adjustable from 1 to 9999 seconds.

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Section

Identification of Controls and

Functions

Display

The Model 2241-2 utilizes a four-digit liquid crystal display (LCD) with two-

digit overflow (SCALER mode) and moving decimal point. The two smaller digits located in the lower right corner of the display indicate counter OVERFLOW when in the scaler counting mode (equivalent to a six-digit scaler) or exponential power when in the parameter setup mode. The upper right corner of the LCD displays units and multiplier(s) - R/hr, mR/hr, or µR/hr; Sv/h, mSv/h, or µSv/h; C/m, kC/m, C/s, or kC/s. The bottom part of the readout displays the

ALARM, ALERT, OFLOW, OVERLOAD annunciators and the low-battery icon. COUNTING indicates that the scaler mode has been initiated and is in the

counting process.

Display Status Definitions

ALARM: Ratemeter or scaler count has increased above the preset alarm

threshold. An audible continuous tone will accompany the ˝latching˝ ALARM

condition. Depressing RESET will acknowledge the audible ratemeter and/or scaler alarm. Depressing RESET a second time will reset the ratemeter reading and ratemeter alarm. To reset the scaler switch located in the carrying handle to re-initiate the scaler count cycle.

ALARM, depress the COUNT

ALERT: Ratemeter count has increased above the preset alert threshold. To

reset an ALERT condition, press RESET once if in the non-alarm condition and twice if in an alarm condition. (The first depression in the alarm condition acknowledges the audible alarm.) The ratemeter will reset to the minimum displayable reading each time the alert is reset.

OFLOW (Overflow): In RATEMETER mode, this indicates that the incoming

count exceeds the capability to display stable or reliable readings corresponding to the radiation level being measured. The overflow symbol will appear when the ratemeter exceeds 100 kcps or if the dead time correction is greater than 75%.

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OFLOW will appear in the SCALER

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mode when the six-digit display (four digits display and two overflow digits in right corner) reaches 999999 and starts to roll over again.

OVERLOAD: indicates that the detector is being exposed to radiation

intensities greater than the detector maximum operating limit. For alpha and/or beta type scintillation detectors, an OVERLOAD may indicate that the detector face has been punctured allowing external light to saturate the photomultiplier tube inside the detector. The overload alarm point is set by adjusting the OVL control located underneath the calibration cover.

Low-battery icon: indicates that the batteries have decreased to the

minimum operating voltage of 2.2 ±0.1 Vdc. Instrument will continue to operate for approximately 24 hours thereafter.

COUNTING: Indicates that the scaler COUNT switch has been depressed and

that the scaler is accumulating counts for the pre-determined count time.

Front-Panel Controls

DET1/DET2 (Detector Select) Switch: a protected (locking) toggle switch

used to select between DET1 and DET2 parameters. The switch can be pulled up and then over to the desired selection.

OFF/RATEMETER/SCALER Switch: a three-position rotary switch that

applies power to the instrument and selects RATEMETER or SCALER counting mode

AUD ON/OFF Switch: The clicks-per-event audio may be silenced or

enabled via this front-panel toggle switch. The audible alarm is independent of the AUD ON/OFF switch and will override the audible clicks-per-event. An audible alarm can only be silenced by depressing the RESET button.

F/S (Fast/Slow) Response Switch: a two-position toggle switch that selects

fast or slow counting response time

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Variable Response: The F position allows the time constant (TC) to vary

from 1 to 10 seconds, while the response time is automatically adjusted in proportion to the incoming count rate between the

Fixed Response: The F position corresponds to the selected fixed response

F/S TC variables.

time - TC. The S position is five times slower than the selected fast TC.

LIGHT (LCD Backlight): A pushbutton switch, when depressed, illuminates

the LCD for a pre-programmed time. The backlight ON time can be selected between 5 and 240 seconds during the parameter setup.

RESET Pushbutton Switch: In the non-alarm condition, depressing the

RESET switch resets the ratemeter display to the minimum display readout.

In an alarm condition (ratemeter or scaler), depressing RESET will silence the audible alarm. Depressing RESET a second time will reset the ratemeter alarm and/or alert condition.

Note:

S position varies from 1 to 30 seconds. The

The RESET button only silences the alarm in the current mode that the instrument is in. For example, the RESET button will not affect the scaler alarm if the instrument is in the ratemeter mode.

Scaler COUNT Switch: pushbutton switch located in the end of the Model

2241-2 carrying handle, which when depressed, initializes the start of the scaler count accumulation for the preset scaling time. The

SCALER/RATEMETER switch must be in the SCALER position to initiate the

counting cycle. The scaler display uses the two digits in the lower right hand corner for the two most significant digits of the six-digit readout. Scaling time can be set from 1 to 9999 seconds in the parameter setup by way of the switch board. Depressing the

COUNT switch after a scaler ALARM will reset

the scaler display to 0, resetting the alarm condition.

Front Panel Calibration Controls

Note:

Remove the front-panel calibration cover to expose the following calibration controls:

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DISC 1 and DISC 2 (Discriminator 1 and 2): Two independent multi-turn

potentiometers (approximately 20 revolutions) are used to vary the detector pulse-counting threshold from 2 to 100 millivolts for DET1 and DET2 respectively. A Ludlum Model 500 Pulser or equivalent should be used in checking or adjusting the pulse discrimination parameter.

Note:

When making adjustments to the HV potentiometers, make note of the following precautions: Use a Ludlum Model 500 Pulser or high-impedance voltmeter with a high-voltage probe to measure the high voltage at the detector connector. If a Ludlum Model 500 Pulser is not available, ensure that the impedance of voltmeter used is 1000 megohms or greater.

HV1, HV2: multi-turn potentiometers (approximately 20 revolutions) that

vary the detector voltage from 200 to 2500 volts. The maximum high voltage output is adjusted by the HV LIMIT potentiometer located on the internal main board.

OVL (Detector Overload): a multi-turn potentiometer (approximately 20

revolutions) adjusts the detector current level that must be exceeded to initiate an OVERLOAD alarm. This control adjusts the current level discrimination point from 0.5 and 40 microamperes, corresponding to the specific detector saturation point.

Main Board Controls

Note:

To access the internal circuit boards, unlatch the latches at each end of the Model 2241-2. Carefully separate the top chassis from the bottom cover (referred to as a "can"). The can has the audio speaker (unimorph) with a two-conductor cable attached to the main board. The audio plug may be disconnected during the internal control adjustments.

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HV LIMIT (R027): A multi-turn potentiometer (approximately 20

revolutions) sets the maximum HV limit with the front panel

HV control

adjusted to the maximum clockwise position. It is adjustable from 1250 to 2400 Vdc.

VOLUME (R002): A multi-turn potentiometer (approximately 20

revolutions) varies the audible click-per-event and alarm audio. Adjust the control to the maximum clockwise position for maximum volume. If the

VOLUME control is adjusted to the maximum counterclockwise position, the

clicks-per-event or the audible alarm(s) will not be audible when active.

Switch Board Controls

The switch board utilizes a 16-position rotary switch (FUNCTION) to select the 16 setup parameters. (Refer to schematics and component layout drawing near the end of the manual.) All of the setup parameters are stored in the non-volatile EEPROM, which will retain data even after the Model 2241-2 batteries are removed. After the parameters are entered, the switch board can be removed and the Model 2241-2 will continue to operate from the previously programmed information. Changing parameters and information on switchboard controls are covered in detail in Section 8 of this manual.

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Section

Safety Considerations

Environmental Conditions for Normal Use

Indoor or outdoor use

No maximum altitude

Temperature range of -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F)

Maximum relative humidity of less than 95% (non-condensing)

Pollution Degree 3 (as defined by IEC 664) (Occurs when conductive pollution or dry nonconductive pollution becomes conductive due to condensation. This is typical of industrial or construction sites.)

Detector Connector

Caution:

The detector operating voltage (HV) is supplied to the detector by way of the input connector. A mild electric shock may occur if contact is made with the center pin of the input connector. Switch the Model 2241-2 to the OFF position before connecting or disconnecting the cable or detector.

Warning Markings and Symbols

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Caution!

The operator or responsible body is cautioned that the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Ludlum Measurements, Inc.

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The Model 2241-2 Survey Meter is marked with the following symbols:

CAUTION, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK (per ISO 3864, No. B.3.6): designates a terminal (connector) that allows connection to a voltage exceeding 1 kV. Contact with the subject connector while the instrument is on or shortly after turning off may result in electric shock. This symbol appears on the front panel.

CAUTION (per ISO 3864, No. B.3.1): designates hazardous live voltage and risk of electric shock. During normal use, internal components are hazardous live. This instrument must be isolated or disconnected from the hazardous live voltage before accessing the internal components. This symbol appears on the front panel. Note the following precautions:

Warning!

The operator is strongly cautioned to take the following precautions to avoid contact with internal hazardous live parts that are accessible using a tool:

1. Turn the instrument power

2. Allow the instrument to sit for one minute before accessing any internal components.

OFF

and remove the batteries.

Section 5

Caution!

Verify instrument voltage input rating before connecting to a power converter. If the wrong power converter is used, the instrument and/or power converter could be damaged.

The “crossed-out wheelie bin” symbol notifies the consumer that the product is not to be mixed with unsorted municipal waste when discarding. Each material must be separated. The symbol is placed on the battery compartment. See Section 9, “Recycling,” for further information.

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Section

Maintenance

nstrument maintenance consists of keeping the instrument clean and periodically checking the batteries and the calibration. The Model 2241-2 instrument may be externally cleaned with a damp cloth (using

only water as the wetting agent). Do not immerse the instrument in any

liquid. Observe the following precautions when cleaning:

1. Turn the instrument

2. Allow the instrument to sit for one minute before performing

any external cleaning or accessing internal components for maintenance.

OFF and remove the batteries.

Recalibration

Recalibration should be accomplished after any maintenance or adjustment of any kind has been performed on the instrument. Battery replacements are not considered to be maintenance and do not normally require the instrument to be recalibrated.

Note:

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. recommends recalibration at intervals no greater than one year. Check the appropriate regulations to determine required recalibration intervals.

Ludlum Measurements offers a full-service repair and calibration department. We not only repair and calibrate our own instruments but most other manufacturer’s instruments as well.

See Section 8, “Instrument Setup,” for further details on instrument calibration.

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Batteries

The batteries should be removed and the battery contacts cleaned of any corrosion at least every three months. If the instrument has been exposed to a very dusty or corrosive atmosphere, more frequent battery servicing should be used. Use a spanner wrench to unscrew the battery contact insulators, exposing the internal contacts and battery springs. Removing the handle will facilitate access to these contacts.

Note:

Never store the instrument over 30 days without removing the batteries. Although this instrument will operate at very high ambient temperatures, battery seal failure can occur at

temperatures as low as 37 °C (100 °F).

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Section

Refer to the Main Board schematic for the following:

T echnical Theory of Operation

Detector Input/Amplifier

Negative-going detector pulses are coupled from the detector through C021 to amplifier U021. R024 and CR021 protect the input of U021 from inadvertent shorts. Self-biased amplifier U021 provides gain in proportion to R022, divided by R025. Transistor pins 4, 5, and 6 of U021, provide amplification. Pins 10-15 of U021 are coupled as a constant current source to pin 6 of U021. The output is self-biased to 2 Vbe (approximately 1.4 volts) at pin 7 of U021. This provides just enough bias current through pin 6 of U021 to conduct all of the current from the constant current source. Positive pulses from pin 7 of U021 are coupled to the discriminator (U011) through R031 and C012.

Discriminator

Positive pulses from amplifier U021 are coupled to pin 2 of U011 comparator. The discrimination level is set by the DISC control connected to pin 3 of U011. As the positive pulses at pin 2 of U011 increase above DISC reference at pin 3, pin 1 goes low, producing a low pulse. Pin 1 of U011 is normally held high (+5 volts) by R014.

The low pulse from pin 1 of U021 is coupled to univibrator U001. U001 shapes and fixes the pulse width to approximately 10 µs. The univibrator is configured in the non-retriggerable mode. Negative pulses from pin 9 of U001 are coupled to the µP for counting.

Low-V oltage Supply

Battery voltage is coupled to DC-DC converter U231. U231 and related components provide +5 V to power the µP, op-amps, and logic circuitry. R135 and R136 provide voltage division for low-battery detection. Pin 6 of U231 provides a low signal when the battery voltage decreases to +2.2 ±0.1 Vdc. U121 provides the +2.5 Vdc reference for the references.

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HV and DISC control

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High-V oltage Supply

High Voltage is developed by blocking oscillator Q241, T141, and C244 and rectified by voltage multiplier CR041-CR043, C041-C043, and C141. High voltage increases as current through R241 increases, with maximum output voltage with Q241 saturated. High voltage is coupled back through R034 to opamp pin 2 of U131. Resistor network R027, R132 completes the HV division circuit to ground. R027 provides HV limit from 1250-2400 when the HV control on the calibration board is at maximum. The regulated HV output is controlled by the HV1 and HV2 potentiometers located under the CAL cover on the front panel. This control provides the reference for comparator pin 3, U131. During stable operation, the voltage at pin 2 of U131 will equal the voltage at pin 3 of U131. Pin 1 of U131 will cause conduction of Q141 to increase or decrease until the HV finds a level of stability.

Detector Overload

A voltage drop is developed across R031 and sensed by comparator pins 5, 6 and 7 of U131 as detector current increases. When the voltage at pin 5 of U012 goes below pin 6, pin 7 goes low, signaling U111 (µP) to send the OVERLOAD alarm to the LCD. OVL (underneath CAL cover) control provides adjustment for the overload set point.

Microprocessor (µP)

U111 controls all of the data, control inputs, and display information. The clock frequency is crystal-controlled by Y221 and related components at 6.144 MHz. The µP incorporates internal memory (ROM), storing the program information. U1 resets the µP at power-up to initiate the start of the program routine. During the program loop, the µP looks at all the input switches for initiation or status changes and responds accordingly. U122 is a 256 x 8 bit EEPROM used to store the setup parameters. The information is transferred serially from the µP. The EEPROM is non-volatile, meaning it retains memory even after power is removed.

Audio

Click-per-event, divide-by, and alarm audio pulse frequency is generated by the µP and coupled to Q101. Q101 then inverts the pulses and drives the bottom of T101. Bias voltage is provided by the volume control (R002) to the top of T101.

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Refer to the Switch Board schematic for the following:

Refer to Display Board schematic for the following:

S1 (FUNCTION)

S1 is a 16-position binary rotary switch, which selects the programmable parameters for the Model 2241-2. The switch selects the parameters using the hexadecimal numbering system via buss lines SW1-SW4.

S2-S4

S2-S4 are pushbutton switches that enter/change the variables for each of the 16 parameters.

U1 is a +5 V powered RS-232 driver/receiver used to interface the Model 2241-2 to a computer.

LCD Driv e

U111 and U211 are serial input 32-bit LCD drivers. The data is loaded serially into the 32-bit shift registers (internal) via the “D” IN input. The

LOAD input instructs the shift register to receive data while the CLOCK input

shifts the data through the 32-bit registers. After all the data is loaded, the

LOAD line is pulsed by the µP, instructing the registers to transfer the data to

the LCD drivers. The backplane (BP) signal from U211 provides the reference signal (approximately 125 Hz at 5 Vdc) to the LCD (DSP1) BP connection. When a segment is illuminated, the signal to that segment will be out-of-phase with the BP signal. If the segment is OFF, the signal will be in-phase with the BP signal.

Backlight Driv e

Depressing the LIGHT button instructs the µP to set the BACKLIGHT line, pin 31 on µP, "low" for the predetermined backlight ON time. (Refer to main board schematic for details.) A "low" condition on pin 31 causes Q212 to conduct sending +3 V to P8-3 on the display board with +3 V at P8-3 (refer to display board schematic). Backlight oscillator Q011, T011, and related components start to oscillate, producing a 2.5 kHz, sine wave signal. The signal is amplified by T011 to 150 volts peak-to-peak to drive the LCD backlight.

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Section

Instrument Setup

Entering or Changing Switch Board Parameters

On the switch board, select the desired parameter to enter or change by using the corresponding FUNCTION switch position. Depress the ENTER button and a character on the LCD will start to flash. The flashing character indicates that the program is in the parameter change mode.

To change the character, press the UP button until the desired variable is reached. To shift to another character, increment the LEFT pushbutton until the desired character is reached. The LEFT pushbutton switch enables the operator to sequence through all the characters on the LCD associated with a particular parameter.

Once the desired data is entered, depress the ENTER button. The LCD characters should stop flashing and the new parameter data should display.

Note:

The DETECTOR SELECT toggle switch allows the Model 2241-2 to have two sets of operating parameters.

THE FUNCTION SWITCH



FUNCTION Switch: a 16-position rotary switch labeled “0-9” and “A-F.” This

switch selects a parameter setup mode for the Model 2241-2. If the board is not installed, the normal operation mode (counting mode) is selected. If the switch board is installed, the selector switch must be set to the 0 position for normal instrument operation. The following may be changed using the switch board, and are discussed in detail in this section:

Detector Parameters Current Detector Setup in Use RS-232 Communication Baud Rate RS-232 Detector Parameters Set/Read Mode

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FUNCTION SWITCH POSITION DESCRIPTIONS AND VARIABLES

POSITION 0: NORMAL OPERATION places the Model 2241-2 in the normal

(counting) operating mode. Unplugging the switch board from the Model 2241-2 main board defaults to the normal operating mode.

POSITION 1: DEAD TIME (µs) allows changing the detector dead time

correction for the current detector setup. Setting this parameter to 0 disables dead time correction. The dead time adjusts from 0 to 9999 microseconds (µs). The incoming counts are adjusted for dead time using the following formula where:

n = corrected counts per second

m = incoming count per second

 = system dead time

POSITION 2: CALIBRATION CONSTANT allows changing the calibration

constant for the current detector setup. The calibration constant (CC) adjusts from 0.001 to 280 X 109. The calibration constant converts counts/time base to units/time base. The CC must be set to 1 to read out in cps (counts per second) or cpm (counts per minute).

n =

1-m

CC =

cps x time base

rate

CC CONVERSION TABLE

Conversion Rate Multiply by to get CC cps/µR/hr 3.6 x 109

cps/mR/hr 3.6 x 106

cps/R/hr 3.6 x 103 cpm/µR/hr 6.0 x 107 cpm/mR/hr 6.0 x 104 cpm/R/hr 6.0 x 101 cps/µSv/h 3.6 x 107 cps/mSv/h 3.6 x 104 cps/Sv/h 3.6 x 10 cpm/µSv/h 6.0 x 105 cpm/mSv/h 6.0 x 102 cpm/Sv/h 0.6

Example:

The Model 44-9 GM detector produces approximately 3300 cpm/mR/hr for

137

Cs:  6.0 x 104 x 3300 = 198 x 106 for CC.

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POSITION 3: DISPLAY UNITS selects the display units for the associated

detector setup number. The Model 2241-2 and detector may be calibrated in either exposure rate (R/hr or Sv/h) by entering the appropriate Calibration Constant (position 2) and Dead Time correction (position 1). The Model 2241-2 will automatically convert to the correct reading when switching between R and Sv.

The time base for count “C” is set independently in position 4. The display units may be set to:

R/hr (Roentgens per hour)

Sv/h (Sieverts per hour)

C/time base (Counts per time)

The display is auto-ranging with the appropriate multiplier symbol appearing in front of the “R,” “Sv,” or “C” indicating the range:

µR/hr, mR/hr, R/hr

µSv/h, mSv/h, Sv/h

C/s, kC/s, C/m, kC/m

POSITION 4: TIME BASE CPS or CPM selects the display time base for the

current detector setup. This time base only applies if the units are set to C/ (Counts/time). The time base for R/hr and Sv/h is fixed in “hr.” For “true” reading (pulser calibration) cpm or cps calibrations, set the Calibration Constant (CC, parameter 2) to read “1.” For geometry calibrations, the detector efficiency can be entered for CC.

Example:

For alpha scintillation detector with 25% 2π efficiency; enter “250 x 10-3 in the CC parameter setup.

The display time base may be set to:

seconds (s)

minutes (m)

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POSITION 5: AUDIO DIVIDE-BY selects the audible clicks-per-event division

rate for the current detector setup. If the AUD ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position, no audible clicks-per-event will be heard.

This parameter ranges from:

0  Divide By 1

1  Divide By 10

2  Divide By 100

3  Divide By 1000

POSITION 6: RESPONSE TIME allows changing the time constant (TC) for

the current detector setup. If the response is set to 0, the Model 2241-2 automatically calculates (for variable mode) the time constant based on the incoming cps. If a variable of 1-199 is entered for TC, the response time becomes fixed.

Variable Response - Response time is varied in proportion to

the incoming count rate. The two-position F/S (Fast/Slow) toggle switch selects the maximum time constant (TC) for the variable mode. The fast position varies the TC from 4-25 seconds, and the slow position varies from 4-60 seconds.

Fixed Response - The Fast (F) response position is

programmable from 2-50 seconds, and the slow response is five times slower than the fast TC. For MDA-type measurements, the fixed response time mode is recommended.

POSITION 7: RATEMETER ALARM/ALERT allows changing the ratemeter

alarm for the current detector setup. The units of this alarm are the same as the units for the ratemeter display. The fifth push of the left button allows the decimal point to be moved. The ratemeter alarm adjusts from 1 to 999 R/hr (or Sv/h), 1 to 999 kcpm. or 1 to 100 kcps. The units of the alarm are determined by the units for the ratemeter.

POSITION 8: SCALER ALARM/COUNT TIME sets the scaler alarm variable

from 1-999999, corresponding to the accumulated scaler count. After the scaler alarm variable is entered, the scaler count time is prompted. The scaler count time is adjustable from 1-9999 seconds.

POSITION 9: NOT USED POSITION A: NOT USED

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POSITION B: LCD Backlight ON TIME is the amount of time that the LCD

backlight will stay on after pressing the front-panel switch labeled This value is stored in EEPROM.

Available values are:

5 seconds

30 seconds

60, 90 seconds

180, 240 seconds.

POSITION C: SET MINIMUM DISPLAY sets the ratemeter minimum

displayable reading. Depressing the RESET button displays the minimum ratemeter units. The readout will auto-range up to the maximum displayable but will display 0 for ratemeter readings below the user-programmed minimum variable.

Minimum displayable values are:

00.0 µ, 000 µ, 0.00 m, 00.0 m, 000 m, 0.00, 00.0, 000 R/hr

LIGHT.

.000 µ, 000 µ, 00.0 m, 000 m, 0.00, 00.0, 000 Sv/h

0.00, 00.0, 000, 0.00 k, 00.0 k, 000 k cpm or cps

POSITION D: RS-232 DATA DUMP MODE allows the RS-232 port to dump

ratemeter data every two seconds. The Model 2241-2 is fully functional during RS-232 data dump with the exception of the audio function. The LCD will alternate between display of the ratemeter and the word “dUP” (representing "dump").

POSITION E: RS-232 DETECTOR PARAMETERS SETUP MODE allows the RS-

232 port to accept/send a string of parameters corresponding to the current detector setup values.

POSITION F: BAUD RATE configures the RS-232 port for the following

baud: 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200. The data is 8 data bits, 1 stop bit with no parity bit. This value is stored in EEPROM. The baud rate can only be programmed through the switch board.

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RS-232 PORT CONNECTOR: This 9-pin “D” type connector is designed as

a DCE port. A straight wire cable (extension cable) connects the Model 2241-2 to a computer’s 9-pin RS-232 port.

RS-232 CONNECTOR PIN OUT

PIN FUNCTION

1 NC (No Connection) 2 DATA OUT 3 DATA IN 4 NC 5 NC 6 NC 7 HANDSHAKING IN 8 HANDSHAKING OUT 9 NC

Note:

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. offers a PC compatible software program that incorporates the read/write commands necessary to communicate between the PC and the Model 2241-2. The program also incorporates an algorithm to calculate the detector Calibration Constant and Dead Time Constant. The software is offered in a DOS version (part number 1370-025) or a WINDOWS version (part number 1370-024). Read the Software License Agreement at the end of this section prior to installing any LMI software. If you cannot comply with the agreement, DO NOT install the software.

Loading Default Parameters

To load the default parameters for all detector setups, hold down the UP pushbutton on the switch board, while turning the instrument on, until DEF is displayed on the LCD. The table on the following page shows the default values.

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Model 2241-2 Cpm mR/hr

Setup 01 Setup 02 Dead Time

Cal Const 100e-2 105e+8

Rate Alarm 50.0 kcpm 50 µR/hr

Scaler Alarm 85000 85000 Count Time 12 seconds 12 seconds Time Base Minutes Seconds Units Cpm R/hr Audio Divide By 1 1 Response 0 0 Check Source 0 0 Percent CS 0 0

Rate Alert 20.0 kcpm 20 µR/hr

Min Display 0.00 cpm

Baud Rate 9600 LCD Time Off 5 seconds Detector 0

80 µs 6 µs

00.0 µR/hr

Calibration

The Model 2241-2 calibration routine consists of entering detector parameters into memory by way of the switch board and adjusting the CAL controls (HV, DISC and OVL) for the specific detector operating requirements.

The first subsection of calibration will give a general overview of detector setup, including the determination of various detector operating voltages

HV) and the adjustment of counter input sensitivity (DISC).

(

The next subsection deals with pulse generator counts per minute calibration. The counts per minute parameter setup is used in the initial instrument checkout procedure, and the variables are saved under detector setup number “1” when shipped from Ludlum Measurements, Inc.

The following subsection deals with exposure rate calibration. The detector Calibration Constant (CC) and Dead Time Correction (DTC) are the two primary parameters used in the exposure rate calibrations (R/hr and Sv/h). These two constants are alternately varied to achieve linearity at the detector non-linear operating regions. An example of the Ludlum Model 44-9 GM detector calibration is given at the end of this section to illustrate the algorithm used in determining the CC and DTC variables.

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The last subsection of calibration deals with the Detector Overload (OVL).

GENERAL DETECTOR SETUP INFORMATION

The operating point for the instrument and probes is established by setting the probe voltage and instrument sensitivity (HV and DISC). The proper selection of this point is the key to instrument performance. Efficiency, background sensitivity, and noise are fixed by the physical makeup of the given detector and rarely vary from unit to unit. However, the selection of the operating point makes a marked difference in the apparent contribution of these three sources of count.

In setting the operating point, the final result of the adjustment is to establish the system gain so that the desirable signal pulses (including background radiation) are above the discrimination level and the unwanted pulses from noise are below the discrimination level and are therefore not counted.

The total system gain can be controlled by adjusting either the instrument sensitivity or the high voltage. HV controls the gain of the detector; and DISC (Discriminator) controls the instrument counting threshold (sensitivity).

In the special case of GM detectors, a minimum voltage must be applied to establish the Geiger-Mueller characteristic. Further changes in HV will have little effect on this type of detector.

GM Detectors: The output pulse height of the GM detector is not

proportional to the energy of the detected radiation. Adjusting DISC will have minimal effect on observed count rate unless the

DISC setting is so low

that the instrument will double pulse.

For most GM detectors, set

DISC for 30-40 millivolts and adjust HV to the

GM detector recommended high voltage. Most GM detectors operate at 900 volts, although some miniature detectors operate at 450-550 volts. If a recommended setting is unavailable, plot count rate versus HV to produce a plateau graph. Adjust the HV for 25-50 volts above the knee or start of the plateau. For mixed detector use, both sensitivity and high voltage may be tailored for other detectors as long as the GM detector is operated within the recommended voltage range. Caution must be observed in lowering the input sensitivity to ensure that the counter does not double- or multi-pulse.

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Alpha Air-Proportional Detectors: For air proportional alpha detectors, set

the DISC for 2-millivolt discrimination. Adjust HV until the detector just breaks down (shown by a rapid increase of count rate without a source present). Measure the HV output; then decrease the HV setting to operate 100 volts below breakdown.

Proportional Detectors: For proportional detectors, set the DISC control for

2-millivolt discrimination (near maximum clockwise). Expose the detector to a check source and plot count rate versus HV, similar to the one in the

figure below. Refine the HV adjustment for optimum source efficiency with a minimum acceptable background count.

Scintillators: Set the DISC for 10 millivolts. Plot background and

source counts versus HV to produce a plateau graph similar to the one in the figure to the left. Adjust the knee or start of the plateau. This provides the most stable operating point for the detector.

COUNTS PER MINUTE (C/M) CALIBRATION

This procedure will setup the Model 2241-2 for the counts per minute (C/m) mode of operation. Refer to Section 8, (Page 8-2 and following) for more information on setup parameter variables.

HV to 25-50 volts above the

A Ludlum Model 500 Pulser or equivalent is required. If the pulser does not have a high voltage display, use a high-impedance voltmeter with at least 1000 megohms input resistance to measure the detector high voltage.

Switch SCALER/RATEMETER to the RATEMETER position. Select position DET1 on the rotary switch located on the front panel.

Select

FUNCTION switch positions 1-6 and adjust for the

following parameters:

Switch Pos. Parameter Function

1 0000 s-6 Dead Time 2 0100 -2 Calibration Constant 3 c/ Display Units 4 m Timebase 5 1 Audio Divide-by 6 000 s Response Time

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Position 7 selects the desired ratemeter ALERT and ALARM trip points.

If the parameters are undetermined, arbitrarily choose “0050 kC/m” for the alarm and “0045 kC/m” for the alert to confirm operation of the alert/alarm function.

Position 8 selects the scaler ALARM parameter and the scaler count time.

If the values are unknown, set the scaler alarm to “4500

ALARM00

”

and the count time to “0060” (60 second count time).

Position 9 is not used, and position A is not used.

Switch to position B and enter 15 for a 15-second backlight ON time.

Switch to position C and enter 00.0 C/m for the minimum displayable value.

Select position 0 to return to normal operation.

Connect the Model 500 Pulser to detector input and adjust

HV and DISC to

the specific detector operating parameters.

 Adjust the pulser amplitude to 1.5 times the Model 2241-2

discrimination level.

 Adjust the pulser output to 800 cpm and confirm that the Model

2241-2 reads 800 cpm ±10% on the ratemeter setting.

 Adjust the Pulser output to 200 cpm and confirm that the Model

2241-2 reads 200 C/m ± 10% on the ratemeter setting.

 Adjust the pulser output to 800 cpm, take a one minute count and

 Adjust the pulser output to 200 cpm, take a one minute count and

 Confirm that the 20 and 80% readings for the upper decades are

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confirm that the digital scaler readout displays 800 cpm ±2%.

confirm that the digital scaler readout displays 200 cpm ±2%.

within the pulser input by decading the pulser count output.

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 Confirm that the scaler readout is within 2% of the pulser input rate.  Ensure that the

ALERT and ALARMs function by inputting the preset

alarm levels as to initiate the alert and alarm conditions.

R/hr CALIBRATION

The following calibration procedure assumes that detector Calibration Constant (CC) and Dead Time Constant (DTC) are already known. If these constants must be determined, reference the following subsection, “Determining CC and DTC.”

Switch the toggle switch to DET2. Detector setup number 1 is usually reserved for the counts per minute parameter calibration. Rotate the

FUNCTION switch counterclockwise to position 1 and enter the detector

Dead Time in µs. Rotate to position 2 and enter the Calibration Constant. Enter the desired parameters for positions 3-F. Switch to position 0 for normal operation.

Expose the detector to calibrated radiation fields extending from the lower to the upper operating range of the detector. Confirm that the linearity is within 10% of each respective reading. If the readings are off on the lower detector operating region, vary CC. If the readings are off at the upper end of the detector operating region, adjust DTC.

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DETERMINING CC AND DTC

This procedure contains the algorithm (hi-lo method) for determining the CC (Calibration Constant) and the DTC (Dead Time Correction). An example of the Ludlum Model 44-9 GM detector calibration is used in conjunction with the algorithm calculations to aid in solving the equations.

Note:

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. offers a PC-compatible software program, which incorporates the read/write commands necessary to communicate between a PC and the Model 2241-2. The program also incorporates the algorithm to calculate the detector CC and DTC. The software is offered in a DOS version (part number 1370-025) or a WINDOWS version (part number 1370-024).

Hi-Lo Method

: The hi-lo method refers to the placement of the detector in a

radiation field using a two- point (CC and DT) calibration to make linear the detector response, even in the non-linear operating regions of the detector. The low radiation field (CC) should be a field that yields from 2 to 5 % count loss. The high radiation field (DT) should be a field that yields from 30 to 60 % count loss. The algorithm ignores background counts, and therefore, the low field must be at least ten times the background count.

The following summary lists the calibration constraints.

Calibration and Dead Time Calibration Constraints

FIELD CONSTRAINT

BACKGROUND *10 times less than low field

LOW FIELD Yields from 2 to 5 % count loss

HIGH FIELD Yields from 30 to 60 % count loss

* This constraint only applies when using two sources (two fields) or a radiation range calibrated without background consideration.

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Preliminary CPS Setup

Refer to Section 8, subsection, “Function Switch Position Descriptions and Variables” for cps readout variables.

Equation 1

CPS

Equation 2

CPS

Select position

DET1 on the toggle switch located on the front panel.

Starting with FUNCTION switch position 1, enter the following variables:

SWITCH POS. PARAMETER FUNCTION

1 0000s-6 Dead Time 2 0100 -2 Calibration Constant 3 C/ Display Units 4 m Timebase 5 N/A Audio Divide-By 6 N/A Response Time 7 N/A Ratemeter Alm./Alert 8 0060 s ScalerAlm./Count Time

9 Not Used

DT x 49

A Not Used B N/A LCD Backlight C 000 C/s Set Minimum Display D-F N/A RS-232 Parameters

DT x 19

Equation 3

CPS

30%

Equation 4

60%

1.5 D

CPS

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The equations to the left (Equations 1-4) determine the hi and lo radiation fields used to acquire counts for the CC and DTC algorithm. These calculations require an unknown variable, DT (Dead Time). Typical dead

DT x 2.3333

times for some of the standard LMI detectors are referenced in the table at the end of this section. The lo count field should be a field which yields between 2 and 5% count loss. The hi count field (CPSHI) should be a field that yields between 30 and 60% count loss.

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Reference the table at the end of this section to determine the cps/exposure rate (cps/ER). The conversion can be determined by placing the detector in

a radiation field, which produces from 50

cps

= cps/ER

to 200 cps. Calculate the count/exposure rate using the equation to the left.

radiation field in exposure rate units

For example, exposing a LMI Model 44-9 to a 2 mR/hr

approximately 110 cps so that:

137

Cs field yields

cps 110

mR/hr 2

Abbreviations used:

cps/mR/hr 55 =

The typical dead time for a Model 44-9 is approximately 85 µs. Therefore, using 85 µs for DT in equations 1-4, the lo field should be between 240 and 619 cps, and the hi field is between 5,040 - 17,650 cps. Dividing the cps values by the 55 cps/mR/hr conversion equates to between 4-11 mR/hr for the lo field and 91-320 mR/hr for the hi field.

Select a calibrated field between the lo and hi data points determined above:

lo (CALlo) = 8 mR/hr

hi (CALhi) = 200 mR/hr

The following procedure outlines the hi-lo method

units = Sv, R, counts.

CALlo = lo field calibration point. CALhi = hi field calibration point.

CORRlo = recorded field at low calibration point. CORRhi = recorded field at high calibration point.

DT = dead time constant entered into Model 2241. CC = calibration constant entered into Model 2241.

fd and ad are intermediate steps in calculating DT f

is an intermediate step in calculating CC

cal

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CC and DTC Algorithm

Equations (5) and (6) convert units per time (R/hr Display Units) to units per second:

units

time

Equation 5

CAL

Equation 6

CAL

Equation 7

CORR

(0.008 =

(0.200 =



SAMPL

units

second

( x )

( )x

time count

Insert the cps lo data point (8 mR/hr for the Model 44-9 example) determined from equations (1) and (2):

h 1

m 60

m 1

( x )

s60

x 2.22 = )

6lo

Insert the cps hi data point (200 mR/hr for the Model 44-9 example) determined from equations (3) and (4):

h 1

m 60

m 1

( )x

s60

x 55.6 =)

6

Place the detector in the low field and enter the counts per second:

counts

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Note:

The low field count sample should be  3000 counts. Use the scaler and adjust the count time to accumulate count  3000.

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

As an example, assume a 60-second count sample in a low field of 8 mR/hr:

Example

CORR

Equation 8

CORR

Example

CORR

26,427

SAMPL

5830

Place detector in the high field and enter the counts per second:

counts

time count

Counts/second sample in high field of 200 mR/hr:

C/s 440 =

C/s 5830 =

Equation 9

Example

Equation 10

Example

CAL

( =

CAL

x 55.6 =

CORR

x (55.6 =

Insert the values calculated in equations (5), (6), (7), and (8) and solve for fd:

CORR

6 



CAL

lohi

x 2.22 x 5830

units



440

Solve for a

( - )

CAL

CORR

x (2.22 - 5830) x

= )

hilohihid

x 26.2 =

count units

x 31.1 = 5830) x

RCount



266

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Enter the results of equations (9) and (10) into equation (11) to solve for DT:

Equation 11

Example

= DT

102.26

101.31

count



seconds



x =

104.8

or 84 x 10

-6

sec

count

Equation 12

cal

CAL

CORR

= CC

Example

Equation 13

Example

= CC

440

x 2.22 =

cal

x 2.14

( -

CAL

6

Solve for f

CORR

x (2.22-

cal

units

x 84 x 440 x

= DT) x

lololo

6666 

x 2.14 = )

Enter the result of equation (12) into:

count

units

and solve for CC:

counts

x 206 =

Enter the CC and DT values (positions 1 and 2 of the FUNCTION switch), derived from the equations above. Perform an “R/hr calibration” as described in the previous subsection in order to ensure that the instrument and detector have been correctly calibrated.

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Model 44-9 Detector Parameter Setup

FUNCTION PARAMETER

1 0084 s-6 2 0206 06 4 N/A 5-8 as desired B-C as desired D-F if applicable

Typical Count Rate and Dead Time for LMI Detectors

DEAD TIME

MODEL & TYPE COUNT RATE in µs (microseconds)

44-6, GM 20 cps/mR/hr 90-110 µs 44-9, GM 55 cps/mR/hr 80-90 µs 44-7, GM 35 cps/mR/hr 240-290 µs 133-2, GM 17.5 cps/mR/hr 40-55 µs 133-4, GM 2 cps/mR/hr 40-55 µs 133-6, GM 0.3 cps/mR/hr 40-55 µs 44-2, Gamma Scint. 2800 cps/mR/hr 8-12 µs* 44-10, Gamma Scint. 15,000 cps/mR/hr 18-20 µs 44-3, Low-Energy Gamma Scint. N/A, operated in Counts/units mode 8-12 µs* 44-21, Beta/Gamma Scint. N/A, operated in Counts/units mode 8-12 µs* 43-5, Alpha Scint. N/A, operated in Counts/units mode 20-28 µs

*The dead time values for these scintillation detectors are due to the dead time of the Model 2241-2 electronics.

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Note:

The data represented in the table above is typical. Actual values may vary among detector and instrument combinations. This table represents some of the common detectors operated with the Model 2241-2. Consult the LMI sales department for information concerning detectors not listed in the table above.

Model 2241-2 Technical Manual Section 8

DETECTOR OVERLOAD (OVL) CALIBRATION

Note:

The detector operating voltage (HV) must be determined and adjusted before the OVL adjustment is performed. If the HV is varied or another detector is substituted, OVL must be readjusted. If the overload feature is not used, adjust the control to the maximum counterclockwise position.

The detector overload circuit senses current flow through the detector. As the radiation intensity is increased, the detector may start to saturate (decrease pulse production), and the readout may decrease or read zero. But as the pulse output continues to decrease in the saturated field, the detector current drain continues to increase. This increase in current is detected by a comparator circuit, which triggers the

OVERLOAD enunciator on the LCD by

way of the microprocessor.

For GM and gamma scintillation detectors, the OVL trip point is adjusted to the point to where the readout no longer increases with increasing radiation intensity. In the event that the overload point cannot be determined due to radiation field limitations, adjust the overload point from 5 to 10 times the upper operating range of the detector.

Adjust the OVL control to the maximum counterclockwise position.

Place the detector in an increasing radiation field in which the readout no longer increases. Adjust the OVL control until the OVERLOAD alarm appears. Position the detector between the upper operating limit and the OVL set point and ensure the OVERLOAD alarm is defeated. Adjust the OVL control

accordingly.

Example:

Ludlum Model 44-9 is calibrated with Model 2241-2 in the R/hr units display, utilizing DT. The upper linear operating point is 400 mR/hr for the Model 44-9. Place the detector at the 1000 mR/hr point and adjust the OVL control to initiate the

OVERLOAD alarm. Place the detector in the 600-700 mR/hr

field and ensure that the OVERLOAD is off.

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The detector overload or saturation point for alpha and/or beta scintillation detectors is when the detector face (Mylar) has been punctured, allowing light to saturate the photomultiplier tube (PMT). The pulse output will decrease or even appear non-responsive to any radiation activity, depending upon the size of the puncture and the light intensity to the PMT.

Expose the detector PMT to a small light leak by loosening the detector window. Some scintillators incorporate a screw in the detector body, which when removed, will simulate a detector face puncture. The ratemeter readout should start to decrease as the light saturates the PMT.

Adjust the OVL control until the OVERLOAD just appears on the display. Reseal the light leak connection and expose the detector to a radiation source that will produce a near full-scale reading. Confirm that the

OVERLOAD alarm does not initiate. Readjust the OVL control as required.

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Recycling

Section 9

udlum Measurements, Inc. supports the recycling of the electronic products it produces for the purpose of protecting the environment

recycling systems. To this end, Ludlum Measurements, Inc. strives to supply the consumer of its goods with information regarding reuse and recycling of the many different types of materials used in its products. With many different agencies – public and private – involved in this pursuit, it becomes evident that a myriad of methods can be used in the process of recycling. Therefore, Ludlum Measurements, Inc. does not suggest one particular method over another, but simply desires to inform its consumers of the range of recyclable materials present in its products, so that the user will have flexibility in following all local and federal laws.

The following types of recyclable materials are present in Ludlum Measurements, Inc. electronics products, and should be recycled separately. The list is not all-inclusive, nor does it suggest that all materials are present in each piece of equipment:

Batteries Glass Aluminum and Stainless Steel

and to comply with all regional, national, and international agencies that promote economically and environmentally sustainable

Circuit Boards Plastics Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. products, which have been placed on the market after August 13, 2005, have been labeled with a symbol recognized internationally as the “crossed-out wheelie bin.” This notifies the consumer that the product is not to be mixed with unsorted municipal waste when discarding. Each material must be separated. The symbol will be placed near the AC receptacle, except for portable equipment where it will be placed on the battery lid.

The symbol appears as such:

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Section

Parts List

Model 2241-2 Survey Meter

Main Circuit Board, Drawing 408 × 223

CAPACITORS

Reference Description Part Number

UNIT Completely Assembled Model 2241-2 Survey Meter 48-2731

BOARD Completely Assembled Main Circuit Board 5408-223

C1 0.1µF, 50V 04-5663 C3 0.1µF, 50V 04-5663 C001-C002 47pF, 100V 04-5660 C011 0.001µF, 100V 04-5659 C012 0.1µF, 50V 04-5663 C021 100pF, 3KV 04-5532 C031 0.0047µF, 3KV 04-5547 C032 100pF, 3KV 04-5532 C033 0.0047µF, 3KV 04-5547 C041-C043 0.0047µF, 3KV 04-5547 C101 47µF, 10V 04-5666 C121 47µF, 10V 04-5666 C122-C123 27pF, 100V 04-5658 C131 0.0047µF, 3KV 04-5547 C132-C133 0.1µF, 50V 04-5663 C134 0.01µF, 50V 04-5664 C135 47µF, 10V 04-5666 C136 0.01µF, 50V 04-5664 C137 47µF, 10V 04-5666 C138 100pF, 100V 04-5661 C139 0.001µF, 100V 04-5659 C141 0.0047F, 3KV 04-5547

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Reference Description Part Number

C241 1µF, 35V 04-5656 C242 68µF, 10V 04-5654 C243 0.1µF, 50V 04-5663

TRANSISTORS

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

DIODES

POTENTIOMETERS / TRIMMERS

RESISTORS

C251 68µF, 10V 04-5654 Q101 2N7002L 05-5840

Q141 MMBT3904LT1 05-5841 Q211 2N7002L 05-5840 Q212 MMBT4403LT1 05-5842 Q241 MJD210 RL 05-5843

U1 MAX810LEUR 06-6424 U001 CD74HC4538M 06-6297 U011 TLC372ID 06-6290 U021 CA3096M; 16=GND 06-6288 U111 N87C51FC 06-6303 U121 LM285MX-2.5 06-6291 U122 X24C02S8T5 06-6299 U131 LM358D 06-6312 U231 LT1073CS8-5 05-5852 * SOCKET-44P 06-6613

CR021 MMBD7000LT1 07-6355 CR031 GI250-2 07-6266 CR041-CR044 GI250-2 07-6266 CR231 CXSH-4 EB33 07-6358 CR241 MMBD914LT1 07-6353 CR242 CXSH-4 EB33 07-6358

R002 10K; 3269X1-103 09-6921 R027 1M; 3269X1-105; HV LIMIT 09-6906

R001 100K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7834 R011-R012 10K, 1/4 W, 1% 12-7839 R013 1K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7832 R014 10K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7839 R015 100K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7834 R021 1M, 1/4W, 5% 10-7028 R022 392K, 1/8W, 1% 12-7841

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Reference Description Part Number

R023 10K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7839 R024-R025 4.75K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7858 R026 8.25K, 1/8W, 1% 12-7838 R031 1M, 1/4W, 5% 10-7030 R032 1M, 1/4W, 5% 10-7028 R033-R034 1G, FHV-1, 2% 12-7686 R111-R113 22.1K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7843 R121 100 Ohm, 1/4W, 1% 12-7840 R122 6.81K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7857 R131 1M, 1/4W, 1% 12-7844 R132 511K, 1/8W, 1% 12-7896 R133 750K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7882 R134 1M, 1/4W, 1% 12-7844 R135 82.5K, 1/8W, 1% 12-7849 R136 10K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7839 R141 22.1K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7843 R211 2.21K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7835 R231 100Ohm, 1/4W, 1% 12-7840 R241 2.21K, 1/4W, 1% 12-7835 R242 200Ohm, 1/8W, 1% 12-7846

CRYSTALS

INDUCTOR

TRANSFORMERS

MISCELLANEOUS

Calibration Board, Drawing 408 × 127

POTENTIOMETERS

Y221 6.144 MHZ, 2=GND, 3=GND 01-5262 L231 100µH, CTX100-2 21-9740 T101 4275-083, AUDIO 4275-083

T141 L8050 40-0902 P1 1-640456-2, MTA100×12 13-8061

P2 1-640456-3, MTA100×13 13-8100 P3 640456-6, MTA100×6 13-8095 P4 640456-2, MTA100×2 13-8073 P5 1-640456-2, MTA100×12 13-8061 * CLVRLF 18-8771

BOARD Completely Assembled Calibration Board 5408-148

R110 1M, HV2 SET 09-6814 R111 1M, HV1 SET 09-6814

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Reference Description Part Number

R112 1M, OVERLOAD 09-6814 R113 100K, DISC 2 09-6813 R114 100K, DISC 1 09-6813

RESISTORS

CONNECTOR

Display Board, MMMDrawing 408 × 259

CAPACITORS

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

RESISTORS

MISCELLANEOUS

R115 1M, 1/3W 12-7751 R116 1K, 1/3W 12-7750 R118 10K, 1/3W 12-7748 R119 1M, 1/3W 12-7751 R120 1K, 1/3W 12-7750 R121 10K, 1/3W 12-7748 R122 1M, 1/3W 12-7751

P7 CONN-640456-8, MTA100 13-8039

BOARD Completely Assembled Display Board 5408-259

C1 27PF, 100V 04-5658 U1 AY0438-I/L 06-6358

U2 AY0438-I/L 06-6358

R001-R004 10.0K, 1%, 125mW 12-7839 R005 392 Ohm,1%,1/8 W 12-7054

J1 CONN-640456-8, MTA100 13-8039 DS1 EL-BACKLIGHT-LED- 07-6527 DSP1 MAIN DISPLAY; LCD-8246-365-4E1-A/W-REV1 07-6383

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Reference Description Part Number

Switch Board, Drawing 408 × 45

CAPACITORS

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

SWITCHES

RESISTORS

MISCELLANEOUS

Chassis Wiring Diagram, Drawing 408 × 131

SWITCHES

RESISTOR

CONNECTORS

BOARD Completely Assembled Switch Board 5408-052

C1-C2 4.7µF, 10V 04-5578 C3-C4 10µF, 20V 04-5592 C5 4.7µF, 10V 04-5578 C6 100µF, 10V 04-5576

U1 MAX220EPE 06-6359 S1 350134GSK; FUNCTION;

16 POS 08-6721 S2 LEFT 08-6716 S3 UP 08-6716 S4 ENTER 08-6716

R1-R2 22K 10-7070 P6 CONN-1-640456-3, MTA100 13-8100

P10 CONN-208006-2 13-8451

S1 30-1-PB GRAYHILL 08-6517 S3-S4 7101-SYZ-QE C&K 08-6511 S5 30-1-PB GRAYHILL 08-6517 S6 PA-600-210 08-6501 S7 MPS-103F 08-6699 S8 MTL-306D Toggle 08-6777 * Switch Cap 08-6698

R1 10 M, 1/4W, 5% 10-7031

J1 CONN-1-640442-2; MTA100 13-8407 J2 CONN-1-640442-3; MTA100 13-8138 J3 CONN-640442-6; MTA100 13-8171 J4 CONN-640442-2; MTA100 13-8178 J5 CONN-1-640442-2: MTA100 13-8407 J6 CONN-1-640442-3: MTA100 13-8138 J7-J8 CONN-640442-8: MTA100 13-8184 J9 Series "C" -UG706/U 13-7751

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Reference Description Part Number

J10 JACK-09-9011-1-4193 18-9080 P10 Handle Pin 7408-055

AUDIO

BATTERY

MISCELLANEOUS

DS1 UNIMORPH 21-9251

B1-B2 "D" Duracell Battery 21-9313

* Model 2241 Switch Board Add On 4408-053 * Model 2240 Digital Bezel Assembly 4408-020 * Bezel Back 7408-025 * Bezel Back Gasket 7408-026 * Portable Battery Contact Set 2001-042 * Model 2241-2 Main Harness 8408-151 * Portable Harness Can Wires 8363-462 * Switch Board Harness 8408-027 * Model 2241 Can Assy. 4408-081 * Assembled Battery Lid 2363-191 * Casting 7408-181 * Front Panel Lexan 7408-208 * Battery Lid Lexan 7408-209 * Label Model 3 Cal Cover 2310602 * Model 2241-2 Flat Handle Assy. 4408-179 * Clip Probe with Screws 7010-008-01 2 ea Can Gasket 22-9773 * Portable Knob 08-6613 * Portable Battery Gasket 7363-183 * Portable Calibration Cover with Screws 9363-200 * Cable-C 99 cm (39 in.) only 40-1004 * SOURCE – 1µCi

137

CS 37 kBq;

CS (Check Source) (Option) 01-5196 * SOURCE HOLDER (option) 4062-166 * PELI-CASE #1500 with MED FOAM INSERT (option) 2310362

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Section

Drawings

Optional Source Holder Assembly, Drawings 62 × 166 & 62 × 166B

Main Circuit Board, Drawings 408 × 223 (3 sheets)

Main Circuit Board Component Layout, Drawing 408 × 224

Calibration Board, Drawing 408 × 127

Calibration Board Component Layout, Drawings 408 × 128 (2 sheets)

Display Board, Drawing 408 × 259

Display Board Component Layout, Drawings 408 × 260 (2 sheets)

Switch Board, Drawing 408 × 45

Switch Board Component Layout, Drawing 408 × 46

Wiring Diagram, Drawing 408 ×131

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Model 2241-2 Technical Manual Appendix A

Appendix

RS-232 Output Formats

The Ludlum Model 2241 series of instruments has an RS-232 serial communications port that can be used to log readings and read or set instrument parameters. There are two formats available. Most Model 2241 instruments have the binary format outlined below, but some newer Model 2241-2 units have an ASCII output, which is also outlined below following the binary format explanation.

The RS-232 port is configured at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit (9600,8,N,1). Ludlum Measurements can supply a Windows-based software that can be used to help calibrate the instruments, but note that it will not communicate with the newer ASCII output Model 2241-2 units.

Binary Output Format (15 Bytes)

BYTE01 RatemeterCPS+0 MSB BYTE02 RatemeterCPS+1 BYTE03 RatemeterCPS+2 BYTE04 RatemeterCPE+3 LSB BYTE05 Scaler+0 MSB BYTE06 Sclaer+1 BYTE07 Scaler+2 BYTE08 Scaler+3 BYTE09 Scaler+4 LSB BYTE10 CountTime+0 MSB BYTE11 CountTime+1 LSB BYTE12 CountTimeLeft+0 MSB BYTE13 CountTimeLeft+1 LSB BYTE14 Carriage Return (0DH) BYTE15 Line Feed (0AH)

The ratemeter value is in cps and is scaled by a factor of 256. To get the ratemeter reading in cpm, take the value and divide by 256, and then multiply by 60.

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RS-232 Commands

E – auto dump off

A – auto dump on

C – start scaler

F – set scaler count time

R – send parameters from instrument to computer

S – read parameters from computer to instrument

O – output once

All commands must be sent in upper case laters.

Output of “R” Command – Read Parameters

BYTE01 Detector+0 BYTE02 DeadConstant+0 MSB BYTE03 DeadConstant+1 LSB BYTE04 CaConstant+0 MSB BYTE05 CalConstant+1 BYTE06 CalConstant+2 BYTE07 CalConstant+3 BYTE08 CalConstant+4 BYTE09 CalConstant+5 LSB BYTE10 RateAlarm+0 MSB BYTE11 RateAlarm+1 BYTE12 RateAlarm+2 BYTE13 RateAlarm+3 BYTE14 RateAlarm+4 LSB

BYTE15 ScalerAlarm+0 MSB BYTE16 ScalerAlarm+1 BYTE17 ScalerAlarm+2 BYTE18 ScalerAlarm+3 BYTE19 ScalerAlarm+4 LSB BYTE20 CountTime+0 MSB BYTE21 CountTime+1 LSB BYTE22 Units+0 BYTE23 TimeBase+0 BYTE24 AudioDivideBy+0 BYTE25 Response+0

BYTE26 RateAlert+0 MSB BYTE27 RateAlert+1 BYTE28 RateAlert+2 BYTE29 RateAlert+3 BYTE30 RateAlert+4 LSB BYTE31 CheckSource+0 MSB BYTE32 CheckSource+1 BYTE33 CheckSource+2

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BYTE34 CheckSource+3 BYTE35 CheckSource+4 LSB BYTE36 PercentCS+0 BYTE37 MinDisplay+0 BYTE38 Carriage Return (0DH) BYTE39 Line Feed (0AH)

Input of “S” Command – Send Parameters

BYTE1 DeadCosntant+0 MSB BYTE2 DeadConstant+1 LSB BYTE3 CalConstant+0 MSB BYTE4 CalConstant+1 BYTE5 CalConstant+2 BYTE6 CalCosntant+3 BYTE7 CalConstant+4 BYTE8 CalConstant+5 LSB BYTE9 RateAlarm+0 MSB BYTE10 RateAlarm+1 BYTE11 RateAlarm+2 BYTE12 RateAlarm+3 BYTE13 RateAlarm+4 LSB

BYTE14 ScalerAlarm+0 MSB BYTE15 ScalerAlarm+1 BYTE16 ScalerAlarm+2 BYTE17 ScalerAlarm+3 BYTE18 ScalerAlarm+4 LSB BYTE19 CountTime+0 MSB BYTE20 CountTime+1 LSB BYTE21 Units+0 BYTE22 TimeBase+0 BYTE23 AudioDivdeBy+0 BYTE24 Response+0

BYTE25 RateAlert+0 MSB BYTE26 RateAlert+1 BYTE27 RateAlert+2 BYTE28 RateAlert+3 BYTE29 RateAlert+4 LSB BYTE30 CheckSource+0 MSB BYTE31 CheckSource+1 BYTE32 CheckSource+2 BYTE33 CheckSource+3 BYTE34 CheckSource+4 LSB BYTE35 PercentCS+0 BYTE36 MinDisplay+0

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Input of “F” Command – Set Count Time

BYTE1 CountTime+0 MSB BYTE2 CountTime+1 LSB

Units 0 = R 1 = Sv 2 = cpm

Timebase 0 = min 1 = seconds

AudioDivide 0 = Auto 1 = Manual

ASCII Output F ormat

This special firmware changes the format of the auto-dump from binary to ASCII. The output interval remains the same (2 seconds).

2241 Special Firmware 40804n10 08/06/2003 2241-2 Special Firmware 40806n13 04/04/2003 2241-3 Special Firmware 40806n16 07/07/2004

The old format was (binary): Byte 1 Ratemeter CPS + 0

Byte 2 Ratemeter CPS + 1 Byte 3 Ratemeter CPS + 2 Byte 4 Ratemeter CPS + 3 Byte 5 Scaler + 0 Byte 6 Scaler + 1 Byte 7 Scaler + 2 Byte 8 Scaler + 3 Byte 9 Scaler + 4 Byte 10 Count Time + 0 Byte 11 Count Time + 1 Byte 12 Count Time Left + 0 Byte 13 Count Time Left + 1 Byte 14 Carriage Return (0DH) Byte 15 Line Feed (0AH)

and is now replaced with (ASCII): byte 1 x Ratemeter

byte 2 x Raetemter byte 3 x Ratemeter byte 4 x Ratemeter byte 5 x Ratemeter byte 6 y Display units byte 7 Carriage Return (0DH)

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byte 8 Line Feed (0AH)

The ratemeter is displayed as 5 ASCII digits with a decimal, if necessary, and matches the LCD display on the 2241-2. The display mode is a value from 0 to 9 representing the display units.

CPS 0 KCPS 1 CPM 2 KCPM 3 µR 4 mR 5 R 6 µSv 7 mSv 8 Sv 9

Note: The LMI Model 2241 calibration software is not compatible with this firmware version.

Example output:

02.991 (=2.99 kcps)

01.801 (=1.80 kcps)

01.221 (=1.22 kcps)

00.831 (=0.83 kcps)

00.581 (=0.58 kcps) 004160 (=416 cps)

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