PCE Instruments PCE-RDM 10 Users guide

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PCE-RDM 10 | Geiger Counter

User Manual

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Last change: 3 May 2024

v1.0

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Contents

1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1

2 Specifications ........................................................................................ 2

3 Delivery scope ....................................................................................... 2

4 Description of the device ..................................................................... 3

5 Menu ....................................................................................................... 4

5.1 On/Off .............................................................................................................................. 4

5.2 Main screen ..................................................................................................................... 4

5.3 Memory ............................................................................................................................ 6

5.4 Settings ............................................................................................................................ 7

6 Contact ................................................................................................. 11

7 Disposal ............................................................................................... 11

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1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.

• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

• You must not make any technical changes to the device.

• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.

• Always keep the sensor clean.

• Do not touch the sensor with your hands.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

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2 Specifications

Specifications

Explanations

Measurement range

0 ... 99.99 µSv/h

Resolution

0.01 µSv/h

Accuracy

0.25 cps / µSv/h

Sensor

Geiger-Müller tube

Types of radiation

beta / gamma / X-ray radiation

Unit

µSv/h

Power supply

3.7 V / 2000 mAh rechargeable LiPo battery

Automatic power off

OFF / 10 min / 20 min / 30 min / 60 min

Interface

USB-C

Display

2.8" 16-bit TFT colour display

Alarm

OFF / 0.30 µsv/h / 0.50 µsv/h / 1.00 µsv/h / 2.00 µsv/h

Memory

167 857 values

Environmental conditions

-20 ... +50 ºC / 20 ... 85 % RH

Dimensions

165 x 90 x 32 mm

Weight

220 g

3 Delivery scope

1 x PCE-RDM 10 geiger counter
1 x micro-USB cable
1 x device bag
1 x user manual

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4 Description of the device

No.

Description

1

Display

2

ON/OFF / Menu / Enter

3

Arrow up

4

Memory / Back

5

Arrow down

6

Next 7 USB interface

1

3
4

5

2

6

7

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5 Menu

5.1 On/Off

Switch the device on using the ON/OFF key. To switch it off, press and hold the ON/OFF key for
several seconds.

5.2 Main screen

After switching on the device, the following screen is displayed.

1. Date and time
You can display the current date and time here. To set the date and time, see chapter

5.4.1.

2. Alarm
As soon as the alarm threshold is exceeded, the device emits an acoustic alarm. Pressing
the arrow up key deactivates the audible alarm and the loudspeaker icon is displayed with
an "X". To activate it, press the arrow up key again.

3. Battery
You can display the current battery status here. To charge the battery, use the included
USB cable. Connect the device to a PC using this cable.

4. REL | Real-time dose

Displays the current value in the unit µsv/h. It is updated every second to display the
current radiation value.

2

3

10

1

4
5
6

7

8

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5. AVG | average dose

Indicates the average value in the unit µsv/h. It records the total amount of energy over a
certain period of time and converts it into a measured value for analysis. To set the
measuring rate, see chapter 5.4.3.

The average value is displayed after 5 minutes of measurement. If you switch the device
off and on again, the average value is reset to zero. You must wait another 5 minutes
before you can see the value on the display.

6. ACC | Accumulated dose

Displays the accumulated dose. If the device is switched off, the accumulated dose is not
lost. The timer is just stopped. When the device is switched on again, the count continues.
To reset the accumulated dose to zero, see chapter 5.4.6.

7. ACC_Time

Indicates how long the cumulative dose has already been calculated.

8. Graph

You can have the development of the last 30 values displayed graphically. This graph is
constantly updated.

9. Alarm

Displays the set alarm threshold. To set the alarm threshold, see chapter 5.4.2.

10. REC | Storage

Displays the total number of values saved in the memory. Storage of the values begins 5
minutes after the device is switched on (at this time, the average value can be displayed
on the screen).

Note
If you are on the main screen, you can switch off the screen (not the device) by pressing the arrow
down key. To switch it back on, press the arrow down key again. This function is only active on
the main screen.

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5.3 Memory

Press the left key to access the memory. The "History List" screen is the index of the
measurement history. The values are sorted by date. The number of saved values is displayed
on the right-hand side.

Hint
A new file is created each time the device is switched on (after 5 minutes of measurement).

Select the desired file using the up and down arrow keys. The selected file appears in red. To
enter the selected file, press the ON/OFF key. The following screen is displayed:

Use the arrow up and down keys to move within the file.
To clear the memory, press and hold the next key (right) in the memory overview until "Clearing"

is displayed. When "Clear Finish" appears in the display, the memory has been deleted. The
device automatically switches back to measuring mode.

History List

ItemDateQuant
12024-01-08128

22024-01-1087

32024-01-1234
42024-01-1577
52024-01-1812

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5.4 Settings

To call up the settings menu (MAIN SET), briefly press the ON/OFF key when you are on the
main screen. The following screen appears:

Select the setting using the arrow up and down keys. The selected setting appears in red. To
accept the setting, press the ON/OFF key.

5.4.1 Time Set | Date and time

Use the arrow up and down keys to change the value. Use the right key to change the position
(year - month - day - hour - minute - second). Once you have set the date and time, press the left
key (history) to return to the main menu.

MAIN SET

Time Set

Alarm set
Record Set
Language
Power Off Set
ACC Clean
Version Info

Time Set

2024-01-18
16:00:03

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5.4.2 Alarm Set | Setting alarm limit values

Use the arrow up and down keys to select the threshold value. Confirm with the ON/OFF key.
Once you have set the alarm threshold, press the left key (history) to return to the main menu.

5.4.3 Record Set | Storage rate

Use the up and down arrow keys to select the storage rate. Confirm with the ON/OFF key. Once
you have set the storage rate, press the left key (history) to return to the main menu.

Alarm set

OFF

✓ 0.30 usv/h

0.50 usv/h

1.00 usv/h

2.00 usv/h

Record Set

OFF
2 sec
5 sec

✓ 10 sec

20 sec

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5.4.4 Language

Use the arrow up and down keys to select the menu language. You can select the following
languages: Chinese, Japanese, Russian and English. Confirm with the ON/OFF key. Once you
have set the language, press the left key (history) to return to the main menu.

5.4.5 Power Off Set | Automatic power off

Use the arrow up and down keys to select the desired time at which the meter should switch off
automatically. Confirm with the ON/OFF key. Once you have set the automatic power off, press
the left key (history) to return to the main menu.

Language

中人
日本語
pусскийязык

✓ English

Power Off Set

✓ OFF

10 min
20 min
30 min
60 min

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5.4.6 ACC Clean? | Zero setting of the accumulated dose

Use the arrow up and down keys to select whether you want to reset the accumulated dose to
zero. Confirm with the ON/OFF key. Then press the left key (history) to return to the main menu.

5.4.7 Version Info | Firmware information

You can view the firmware data in this screen. When you have finished, press the left key (history)
to return to the main menu.

ACC Clean?

YES
NO

Version Info

Build Date: 2022-10-17
Version v1.1

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6 Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact
us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

7 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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