Mirion Technologies Instadose + Quick Manual

Quick Guide

Getting Started
with Instadose®+

®

Introducing
the Instadose®+

Revolutionizing the way radiation exposure is
captured, read and reported, Instadose®+ is a smarter
radiation monitoring platform that is simplifying
administration, reducing costs and transforming how
sta are monitored and safeguarded from radiation
over-exposure radiation.

Powered by two breakthrough technologies—direct
ion storage (DIS) technology and SmartMonitoring™
technology—Instadose®+ enables users to quickly,
easily, wirelessly measure, analyze and report radiation
dose data via smart devices, PCs, and InstaLink™
hotspot stations.

The Instadose®+ ecosystem

The Instadose®+ ecosystem is composed of several
dierent products and services that work together to
create a complete experience. Below are the products
mentioned in this quick start guide that work together
to enable the capture and transmission of dose reads,
and allow for the online viewing and management of
your dosimetry account.

Internet-enabled computer

(access to instadose.com)

Instadose®+ Dosimeter

Instadose®+ dosimeters have a built-in memory
chip with an embedded, unique serial code that is
assigned to the wearer; however, there is no personal
information contained on the dosimeter itself. This
chip helps to simplify administration and improve
compliance—you no longer have to hand in your
dosimeter for processing.

This means no more collecting and redistributing
dosimeters!

This guide will help you to get to know your Instadose®+
dosimeter and guide you in setting everything up for a
seamless dosimetry service experience.

Instadose® Companion App

InstaLink™ Hotspot

InstaLink™ USB

Exploring the

Front

Instadose®+
Wireless
Dosimeter.

The Instadose®+ dosimeter features Bluetooth® Low
Energy (BLE) Technology to wirelessly capture and
transmit radiation dose exposure anytime, as often as
needed.

On-demand measurement results, along with smarter
tracking and reporting of current and long-term dose
exposure, make administration and compliance easier.

Now, wearers and administrators have immediate
access to dose reads and measurement data
anytime, anywhere.

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Back

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Wearer’s name

Wear location

Department

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Account number

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Wearer number

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Clip

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Read button

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Light indicator

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Serial number

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Wearing Your Dosimeter

Storing Your Dosimeter

Wear your dosimeter, with the label facing outward, in the
body position specified on the front label (collar, torso, etc.)
Always consult your RSO/Account Administrator for specific
wear specifications.

DO DON’T

When a work shift or work visit is over, remove the badge
and place it in a secure area (in a stable room temperature
environment) as recommended by your RSO or Supervisor.
If possible place the dosimeter near an InstaLink™ Hotspot
(if your facility has one) to enable timely dose reads.

Caring For Your Dosimeter

Extreme temperatures (high or low) may permanently dam­age internal components. Do not leave outside or in hot
car. If a dosimeter gets too hot or cold, transmission is not
possible until it recovers to room temperature.

Do not immerse

dosimeter in water.

Do not allow

dosimeter to overheat.

Do not allow

dosimeter to freeze.

Setting up
Transmission
Methods.

There are three ways to wirelessly transmit
(communicate) dose data from Instadose®+
dosimeters: through the Instadose® mobile app, the
InstaLink™ hotspot or the InstaLink™ USB.

The following pages will walk through how to set-up
each method.

InstaLink™ Hotspot

The InstaLink™ Hotspot Station will listen and com­municate with Instadose®+ dosimeters that are within
range. When data has been captured it is sent to
Mirion’s servers and saved in the dose record.

Hotspot Installation and Set-up

Install the InstaLink™ Hotspot

1

Mount the InstaLink™ hotspot in a location where dosime­ters are stored, for example in a hallway or break room, in
close proximity to the dosimeter badge board.

Connect InstaLink™ to the Internet

2

Initial configuration requires a wired Ethernet connection on
a network using a DHCP server. Each InstaLink™ requires
HTTPS access via Port 443 and Port 123 (UDP via ntp.org),
and the ability to resolve the *.instadose.com domain name
to capture and communicate dose reads.

* Your IT administrator may need to approve and/ or enable access.

Wireless Connection Option (WiFi should only be used as a last resort, when
a wired Etherenet connection is not an option.) To configure the InstaLink™
Hotspot for wireless connectivity you will need the IP address that was assigned
to it via Ethernet. You can then enter the assigned IP address into an HTML5
compatible browser to reach the login page (the username is: support and the
password is: instadose). Upon logging in you can select the “Wireless” option
under the “Connect Using” heading. This will display additional fields to select
your access point (or input the SSID directly), enter your security mode (WEP/
WPA/etc.), and then enter the security key. Lastly press the “Save Changes”
button at the bottom of the configuration page. The hotspot will reboot using the
new settings and you may remove the Ethernet cable.

LED Light Status Codes

Status Codes

Boot up started

Boot up completed

All good/No errors

General, non critical error

Instadose Comm Success

Instadose Comm Failure

Connectivity Codes

Ethernet/Wifi Interface Problem

Unable to get IP Address

Unable to resolve DNS to Mirion

Unable to get Network Time Protocol

solid yellow

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rapid white blinking

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green blinking

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red blinking

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short, rapid navy blue blinking

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short, rapid red blinking

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rapid pink blinking

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rapid light blue blinking

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rapid purple blinking

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rapid orange blinking

Led Status
Indicator Light

Verify Connection

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When connected to the network the InstaLink™ will automat­ically connect to the Instadose® servers. When a connec­tion has been made, a green light will flash.

Instadose® App

Manual Read via the Instadose® App

The Instadose® app allows you to transmit/read dose
data from the dosimeter and view both current and
historical dose results.

To perform a manual read via the mobile app, follow
the instructions below. You can verify that the dose
was recorded by logging into the Instadose® App or
your Amp+ online account.

1

Select ‘Badge reader’

Switch on ‘Looking for badges’

2

Press and Hold

Press and hold the Read button for 4 sec­onds until a solid green light flashes once.
Within 1-minute, a second light will flash to

confirm the transmission.

Download the Instadose® App

Download the mobile application from either the
iTunes App Store or Google Play.

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Response

When the message that the badge has

been read is showing the transfer of data

is complete.

Verify Transfer

Press the read history button to verify that

the data has been transferred.

InstaLink™ USB

The InstaLink™ USB is a bluetooth antenna that can be
connected to any computer with internet access.

USB Installation and Set-up

Download and Install the Software

1

Download the ID2Monitor application by signing into your
instadose.com account.

Click the ”download software” link and press download.*
Open the installer and follow the instructions on screen.

* Your IT Administrator may need to approve and/or enable access.

Run Software

2

Once the software has been installed, you will need to run it
by opening* the InstaLink™ USB Application. A dialogue box
will appear confirming that the Application is “Searching for
Instadose® devices”. If this dialogue box does not confirm
active searching, please consult the InstaLink™ USB Trou­bleshooting Guide or contact Mirion Support.

* The InstaLink™ USB Application must be open to automatically collect
data in the background.

Connect the InstaLink™ USB

3

Connect the USB to a workstation that is active near where
the dosimeters are stored. It is not recommended to con­nect to a workstation that requires users to sign in and out
after each session.

View Status

4

To view the status of connections and transfers you can
access the software in the bottom right hand tray. The icons
will indicate the communication process.

Communicating
Dose Reads.

To "communicate" or “read” your device, you must be
within range of one of the three transmission methods:
InstaLink™ Hotspot, InstaLink™ USB, or the Instadose®
Mobile App.

Calendar Read

Your Instadose®+ dosimeter comes with a predefined read
calendar set by your RSO/Account Administrator.

At the scheduled date/time, the dosimeter will attempt to
wirelessly transmit dose data. If you are not within range of
the InstaLink™ Hotspot, InstaLink™ USB, or Instadose® App
and transmission doesn’t occur, the dosimeter will attempt
to communicate/transmit every hour for up to 24 hours until
a successful transmission occurs.

Manual Read

To find out which transmission methods are approved
for your account and where they are located, please
contact your account administrator or RSO.

To perform a manual read, stay in range of either the

1

InstaLink™ Hotspot, the InstaLink™ USB or the
Instadose® App.

Next, push and hold the button on the back of the badge

2

for at least 4 seconds until you see a solid green flash.

Within 1-minute, a second green light will flash to confirm

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transmission. You can verify the dose was recorded by log­ging into the Instadose® App or your Amp+ online account.

Accessing Dose

Mobile Device*

To view dose data (both current & historical), sign in to the
Instadose® App on your mobile phone.

*The mobile app is only available for Instadose® products.

Data & Reports

There are several types of reports that are available
based on the data collected by the Instadose®+
dosimeter. These reports can be generated and
accessed via your Amp+/instadose.com online
account under the Reports Section. Current and
historical dose data can be viewed on the Instadose®
mobile app under Read History.

On Demand Reports allow you to run on-demand
reports for Instadose®+ dosimeters.

Reports Inbox includes all other (non-Instadose)
dosimeter reports, for example: TLD, APex, ring,
fingertip, and eye dosimeters.

Select the My Badge icon (at the bottom).

1

Select Read History.

2

All current and historical dose data that has been success­fully transmitted and captured in your dose record is
viewable from the Read History screen.

Online – Amp+

To view dose data online or to print/email reports, sign into
your AMP+ account online and look in the right column for
specific reports.

Under Reports, select the report type you want.

1

Enter the report settings.

2

Select "Run Report" and your report will open in another win-

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dow where you can view it, save it to your computer or print it.

Read History

User

Welcome to Amp+

Wearer information

Dose overview

Bluetooth
Notice

FCC

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer­ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par­ticular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip­ment o and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interfer­ence by one or more of the following measures:

IC

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-ex­empt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause interference.

• This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil numérique de Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Cet appareil contient des émetteurs / récepteurs exemptés de licence con­formes aux RSS (RSS) d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économi­que Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

• Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférences.

• Cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interférences, y compris
celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable
de l'appareil.

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that
to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

We caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

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