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This guide is written for:
PC software: version 2.2.0
Embedded firmware:version 1.0.9
Document 1028011, Rev I, 18 August 2017
Sun Nuclear Corporation
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Preface
Description
The Continuous Radon Monitor is a detection device used to measure the
concentration of radon gas. The unit is designed for professional inspectors to
use in homes and buildings. The device is EPA verified and radon proficiency
programs approved.
CAUTION: The Continuous Radon Monitor Model 1028 is intended to be used
only for indoor applications of radon gas sampling. Using in an outdoor
environment may cause errors due to humidity and extreme temperatures.
Health and Safety Instructions
WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, this device must only be
connected to a supply mains with protective earth (ground).
WARNING: Never use the device in an area that could contain
explosive gases. A spark from inside the device could ignite an
explosion.
To protect Radon Monitor performance and cable insulation, never pull on a cable
to disconnect it. Always grasp the plug or connector.
Do not permit water or any other liquids to spill onto the device.
For instructions to report health or safety related concerns, see Reporting Health or Safety Related Issues or Concerns on page 56.
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Finding Additional Information
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains a comprehensive
radon website at http://www.epa.gov/radon/index.html where you can find EPA
documents, brochures, and publications relating to radon, including:
•A Citizen's Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon. This guidance offers strategies for testing your home for radon
and discussions of what steps to take after you have tested, as well as
discussions about the risk of radon and radon myths.
•Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction: How to Fix Your Home. This booklet
is for people who have tested their home for radon and confirmed that they
have elevated radon levels. This booklet can help with selecting a qualified
contractor to reduce the radon levels in the home, determining an appropriate radon reduction method, and maintaining a radon reduction system.
•Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon. This booklet is intended for anyone who is buying or selling a home, real estate and relocation professionals,
home inspectors and others.
022005ZPower supply for printer, 6 VDC. Used with P/N 801008Z.
750052Rechargeable battery pack for printer (furnished with P/N 1028050 or
801008ZLine power cord for printer. Detachable, IEC Plug to USA style, 1.8 m.
801032ZSerial cable for printer, 9-pin, D-connector, M/F (furnished with
850043ZThermal paper for printer (furnished with P/N 1028050 or can be
750004Battery, alkaline, 9V, for radon monitor.
741011Power converter for Radon Monitors shipped within the United States,
801041ZUSB cable for Radon Monitor, 2 m.
1028012Radon Monitor Getting Started Guide.
1028000-SCCarrying case, single radon monitor.
1028000-SPCCarrying case, single radon monitor plus printer.
1028000-DCCarrying case, dual (holds two radon monitors, printer, cables).
102378Sign, self-adhesive, “Warning, Closed Building Procedure”.
102379Sign, plastic, hanging, “Caution, Radon Test in Progress”.
1028130Sign, vinyl static cling, “Warning, Closed Building Procedure”.
can be ordered separately).
P/N 1028050 or can be ordered separately).
ordered separately).
120 VAC to 12 VDC, 200 MA, 60 Hz.
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Connections
1
2
3
5
4
NoDescriptionFunction
USB PC PORT (front)USB port (USB 1.1 or 2.0); for connection to a computer
1
Serial PC PORT (front) Serial port (RS-232); for connection to a computer
2
PRINTER PORT (front) Serial port (RS-232); for connection to the optional printer.
3
Power connection
4
(back)
Battery compartment
5
(back)
Power connector; connects to the power supply when
using AC power.
Insert and connect a fresh 9V battery for either backup or
primary power. A fresh alkaline battery will operate the
radon monitor for approximately 100 hours while a fresh
lithium battery will provide about 300 hours of operation.
See Replacing the 9V Battery on page 6.
Figure 2. Connections
WARNING: Always install a fresh 9V battery before test or storage
to prevent the internal 3V battery (required for operation) from
discharging.
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Controls
DescriptionFunction
Display16-digit LCD display shows messages to guide the operation.
ButtonsSix push buttons with different functions depending on mode. Press keys
STATUSSelects the Status mode, which scrolls through the Status settings.
SETUPSelects the Setup mode, which is used to enter setup values from the
AVG Displays the measured cumulative average radon gas concentration in pCi/l
CURDisplays the measured short-term radon gas concentration, a rolling aver-
ONPr ess to t urn on t he d isp lay . There is n o OF F sw itch. To sav e po wer, the dis -
ALTFor future use.
PINPress to enter PIN (personal identification number), if used.
SAVESaves the Setup mode values that were entered.
EDITAllows editing of the Setup mode entries.
Right arrowScrolls ahead during Setup or Status.
Left arrowScrolls backward during Setup or Status.
ClearClears the test memory in Print/Clear mode. Memory must be cleared
Print Sends report data to optional printer in Print/Clear mode.
Mode lightThe green light between EDIT and SAVE has the following meaning:
to operate. Top row of labels lists main functions. Bottom row of labels are
for Setup. Print and Clear functions are used after measurement. Numbers
are for PIN entry and Setup.
keypad.
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or Bq/m
age of the most recent 12 hours.
play turns off automatically after a few minutes of inactivity.
before starting a new test.
• Blinks once during power up, indicating that the startup test is in prog-
• Blinks when radon is detected.
since the memory was last cleared.
ress.
Figure 3. Controls
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Standalone Operation
Position the Monitor
1 Place the radon monitor in the desired position in the area to be monitored
for radon gas. The radon monitor does not need to be level.
2 To use a tripod, thread the standard tripod screw (1/4-20UNC) into the
threaded fitting on the bottom of the case (Figure 4).
Figure 4. Using a Tripod
Install a Fresh Battery
The radon monitor can be operated on battery power or AC power. When
connected to AC power, the battery provides back-up power. However, even
when operating on AC power, a battery must be installed to provide backup
power.
WARNING: Always install a fresh 9V battery before test or storage,
even when the unit is connected to AC power, to prevent the internal
3V battery from discharging. The 3V battery will discharge in 15 minutes; the battery is not user-serviceable and if discharged, the unit
must be returned to Sun Nuclear for replacement.
With the radon monitor disconnected from AC power, a fresh alkaline battery will
operate the device for about 100 hours, or a fresh lithium-ion battery for about
300 hours.
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CAUTION: High humidity may shorten battery life. Connect the AC
power adapter when using the radon monitor in areas with high
humidity.
The battery is located in a small compartment on the back of the radon monitor
(Figure 5). To install a new battery, Replacing the 9V Battery, below. A replacement
9V battery can be purchased from Sun Nuclear or any retail source.
Figure 5. Inserting a Battery
Replacing the 9V Battery
WARNING: Always connect to AC power before replacing the 9V
battery, to prevent the internal 3V battery (required for operation)
from discharging.
The internal 3V battery will discharge in 15 minutes and if discharged, the unit
must be returned to Sun Nuclear for replacement. Additionally, if the 3V internal
battery is discharged, the time and date may be reset and the “Current” values
may be permanently erased.
CAUTION: Never replace the battery during a test.
1 If a test is in progress, wait for the test to complete.
2 Connect the radon monitor to AC power using the AC adapter. See
Connecting the AC Adapter on page 7.
3 Open the battery compartment door (Figure 5) on the rear panel of the unit.
4 Remove the old battery and unsnap the connector.
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5 Connect a fresh 9V battery to the connector, insert the battery into the
battery compartment, and close the battery compartment door.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1 After verifying a battery is installed (see Figure 5 on page 6), connect the
power cable to the power connector on the rear panel of the radon monitor.
Figure 6. Connecting Power to the Radon Monitor
2 Plug one end of the power cord into the adapter and the other end into a 100
to 240 VAC, 1-phase, 50-60 Hz mains power source.
Turn on the Display
To conserve power, the 16-digit display is always off until the ON button is
pressed. If no buttons are pressed for 2 – 3 minutes, the display turns off
automatically.
To turn the display on:
1 Press the ON button (5). After a few seconds, the display turns on and shows
the message “Battery OK” (Figure 7).
2 If a Personal Identification Number (PIN) is set up, the display prompts the
user to enter it. The company name is displayed momentarily (if set up)
followed by the message “Checking Memory.” If there is data in memory, the
message “Data in Memory!” appears. The data can be printed before
clearing the memory.
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Figure 7. Turning on the Display
3 When the display shows “Start Test = 5,” the user may start a new test,
check AVG, check CUR, check STATUS, or change SETUP. The table below
summarizes the steps to turn on the display.
Press…* Display Shows…Comment
Display is always off until ON key (5) is pressed. “Battery OK” means there is enough power for 60 hours of
operation (delay plus test). “Low/No Battery!” means
that the battery has less than 60 hours operating life, or
there is no battery installed.
Only appears if a Personal Identification Number has
been set up.
Enter PIN using digits 1 – 4 (5 and 6 not supported;
there are no buttons for 7 – 9). Numbers entered are
displayed. Enter “5' after entering PIN.
Press PIN button (5). If correct PIN was entered, company name (if set up) displays. If wrong PIN was
entered, message “Shutting down...” appears briefly
and then display turns off.
If data is in memory, the messages “Data in Memory!”
and “Print and Clear” are displayed. Print and Clear the
memory before starting a new test. See Clearing Mem-ory on page 11.
With the display reading “Start Test = 5,” the user can
press a button to:
• Start a test. See Starting a Test on page 9.
• Check AVG or CUR. See Displaying Average and Cur-rent on page 10.
• Check STATUS. See Checking Unit Status on
page 11.
• SETUP the unit. See Setting Up Parameters on
page 12.
After a few minutes of inactivity, the display turns off
automatically to save power.
–
nnnn
–
–
Battery OK
Enter PIN
NNNN
Company Name
Checking
Memory
Start Test = 5
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Starting a Test
When the “Start Test = 5” prompt appears, press the 5 button to start a new test.
Press… Display Shows…Comment
–
Start Test = 5
Checking Memory
–
Delay 0 hr
–
Interval 1 hr
–
Duration 12 hr
–
Test in Progress
A new test can be started.
Memory is rechecked. If data is found, memory
must be cleared before starting a new test. See
Clearing Memory on page 11.
Displays the time delay defined in Setup.
Displays the measurement interval defined in
Setup.
Displays the test duration defined in Setup.
The test has started and will be finished after the
duration defined in Setup (plus delay). The display
turns off after a few minutes and remains off until
the test is interrupted or the display is turned on.
Interrupting a Test
A test in progress can be interrupted to view the average or current readings.
After the interruption, the test can be terminated or continued.
Press… Display Shows…Comment
Battery OK
–
Enter PIN
nnnn
NNNN
NNNN
–
End Test Y=5 N=2
Confirm Y=5 N=2
Test Complete
–
Start Test = 5
Display turns on and battery is checked.
This prompt only appears if a Personal Identification
Number was set up.
Enter the PIN using only digits 1 through 4.
PIN number is displayed. Press PIN button (5) to
check PIN. If the wrong PIN is entered, the message “Shutting down...” is displayed.
Press 5 to end a test prematurely or 2 to continue.
Pressing 2 will turn off the display and continue the
test.
Note, when this message is displayed, the user
also has the option to press AVG (3) or CUR (4) to
display the average or current readings. See AVG or CUR During a Test, below.
Press 5 to confirm or 2 to cancel.
The test is terminated.
A new test may be started. If there is partial test
data in memory, it must be cleared before starting
a new test. See Clearing Memory on page 11.
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Note: A completed test cannot be interrupted. After a test is
completed, pressing ON displays the normal start sequence.
Displaying Average and Current
Note: AVG is the average radon concentration over the total
monitoring period; CUR is the average radon concentration over the
last 12-hour period.
AVG or CUR During a Test
The average (AVG) or current (CUR) radon values can be displayed during a test.
Turn ON the display (see Interrupting a Test on page 9), and note the button press
options in the table below.
Press… Display Shows…Comment
–
End Test Y=5 N=2
Hold 3&4 Prt/Clr
or
–
Average 1.2
–
Current 1.2
–
Shutting down...
When the display shows this message, press
AVG (3) or CUR (4) to access those functions.
This message only appears for a moment after
pressing 3 or 4. If the test was just started, the
message “Not Enough Data” is displayed.
If AVG (3) was pressed, radon monitor displays
the average radon concentration over the total
monitoring period.
If CUR (4) was pressed, radon monitor displays
the radon concentration in the current 12-hour
period.
After displaying AVG or CUR, monitor shuts
down to resume test.
AVG or CUR After Test
The average (AVG) and current (CUR) radon values can also be displayed after a
test is completed. Turn ON the display (see Turn on the Display on page 7), and
note the button press options in the table below.
Press… Display Shows…Comment
Start Test = 5
Hold 3&4 Prt/Clr
–
Average 1.2
Hold 3&4 Prt/Clr
Press AVG (3) or CUR (4).
This message only appears for a moment after
pressing AVG (3).
Displays the average radon concentration over
the total monitoring period.
This message only appears for a moment after
pressing CUR (4).
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Press… Display Shows…Comment
–
Current 1.2
–
Start Test = 5
Displays the radon concentration in the current
12-hour period.
AVG or CUR reading is complete. The data for the
test remains in memory and must be cleared
before starting a new test. See Starting a Test on
page 9.
Clearing Memory
After printing the report, clear the memory using the key press options in the
table below.
Press… Display Shows…Comment
–
Start Test = 5
Prt=3 Cl=4 Ex=5
+
Confirm Y=5 N=2
Clearing Memory
It is recommended to print a report before clearing data.
When the “Start Test = 5” message appears,
press and hold 3 and 4. Keep holding until the
“Prt=3 Cl=4 Ex=5” message appears. Press 4 to
clear (or 5 to exit).
Press 5 to confirm the clear memory command.
The memory is cleared in a few seconds.
Checking Unit Status
Before starting a new test, it is recommended to scroll through the status items
to confirm they are correct.
Press… Display Shows…Comment
–
Start Test = 5
Status Menu
–
DELAY nn hr
–
INTERVAL nn hr
–
DURATION nnn hr
–
BATTERY Ok
–
TIME nn:nn PM
–
DATE MM DD YY
–
CAL MM/DD/YYYY
–
SNC MODEL 1028
The status menu can be selected when the display
shows “Start Test = 5.”
Press the (1) button to select the status menu. The
status of each item will scroll through automatically. Each item displays for about 2 seconds.
The delay time selected.
The measurement interval selected.
The duration of the test.
Battery status.
Current time.
Current date
Date of last calibration.
Model number.
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Press… Display Shows…Comment
–
CODE VER nnnn
–
S/N nnnnnnnnnnn
–
Status Menu Done
Embedded code (firmware) version number.
Serial number.
End of the menu. Display returns to “Start Test =
5”.
Status items can also be displayed during a test by pressing the (1) button while
the display shows “End Test Y=5 N=2.”
Setting Up Parameters
Note: If there is any test data in the radon monitor, parameters cannot
be entered. Clear test data before changing parameters.
Parameter data can be entered using a computer or by entering the characters
with the front panel keys on the radon monitor. Using a computer is the faster of
the two methods. For instructions to enter parameter data using a computer, see
Monitor Settings Preferences on page 38. The table below shows the parameter
key press options.
Press… Display Shows…Comment
Parameters can be changed at any time before
starting a test.
Entering setup menu.
Checking memory for data.
Shows current delay settings.
Press arrow buttons to change value.
• If the monitor firmware version is 106 or higher,
the delay options are 0.0 hours,12 hours, 24
hours, or 48 hours.
• If the monitor firmware version is 105 or lower,
the delay options are 0.0 hours or 12 hours.
For the steps to check firmware version on a
standalone monitor (not connected to a computer), see Checking Unit Status on page 11. For
the steps to check the firmware version from the
computer, see Monitor Settings Preferences on
page 38. The serial number and firmware version
of the unit are displayed on the right side of the
Monitor Settings screen.
Press SAVE; saves the Delay setting and
advances to Interval.
Press arrow keys to scroll through selection of
intervals, 0.5 (model 1029 only), 11.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0,
12,16, 20, or 24 hours.
or
or
–
Start Test = 5
Setup Menu
–
Checking Memory
–
Delay 0.0 hr
Delay 12 hr
Interval 1.0 hr
Interval 4.0 hr
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Press… Display Shows…Comment
Press SAVE; saves the setting and advances to
the next item.
Press arrow keys to scroll through test duration
times: 1.0, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 100, or
999 hours.
If 999 is selected, measures until memory is full or
to 720 data points, whichever occurs first.
Press SAVE; saves the setting and advances to
the next.
The EDIT key (3) lets you begin to edit the first
character.
Press the arrow keys to scroll through the available characters. See Character Set on page 14 for
a list of characters. Press and hold for rapid scroll.
Press EDIT key (3) and scroll to the next and subsequent characters. Press EDIT (3) again to enter
the next character. Continue character by character until the company name is entered (up to 30
characters).
Press SAVE (4); saves the setting and advances to
the next item.
The EDIT key (3) allows editing beginning with the
first character. Enter up to 30 characters for the
first address line using the same procedure as for
Company name.
Press SAVE (4); saves the setting and advances to
the next item.
If a second address line is not needed, leave it
blank. The EDIT key (3) will allow editing beginning with the first character. Enter up to 30
characters for the second address line using the
same procedure as for Company name.
Press SAVE (4); saves the setting and advances to
the next item.
Enter city (20 characters) and SAVE (4) (same as
above).
Enter state (10 characters) and SAVE (4) (same as
above).
Enter zip code (10 characters) and SAVE (4) (same
as above).
Enter phone number (20 characters) and SAVE (4)
(same as above).
Enter license number (10 characters) and SAVE (4)
(same as above).
Enter current time (4 numbers plus AM or PM)
and SAVE (4) (same as above).
Enter current date in the format MMDDYY (6
numbers) and SAVE (4) (same as above).
or
or
and
and
and
and
and
and
and
Duration 1.0 hr
Duration 48 hr
COMPANY Company
COMPANY Company
COMPANY Mompany
COMPANY My Comp
ADDRESS1 none
ADDRESS1 9one
ADDRESS2 none
ADDRESS2 none
City none
City none
STATE none
ZIPCODE
PHONE
LICENSE
TIME
DATE
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Press… Display Shows…Comment
and
and
UNITS pC/l
PIN NUM 1111
Setup Menu Done
To enter parameter data using the front panel keys on the radon monitor:
1 Turn on unit.
2 Press “Setup” (button 2).
3 Advance through the list by pressing “Save” (4).
4 Stop on an item to change it.
5 Press “Edit” (3) to edit the item.
6 Press the arrow keys to scroll through a list of available characters and stop
when the desired character appears. Press and hold arrow key for fast scroll.
7 When a desired character to change appears, press “Edit” (3) again to
change it.
8 When all the characters are changed, press “Edit” to complete the item.
9 Press “Save” and advance to the next item.
Select units, pCi/l or Bq/m3 (edit, select with
arrows, and SAVE (4)).
Enter a PIN number if desired in the range of 1111
to 4444 and SAVE. The number 1111 is equivalent
to no PIN. To clear a PIN, enter 1111.
End of setup menu.
Character Set
The available character set includes the following in the sequence shown:
(space) ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E
F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ] ^ _ ‘ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n
o p q r s t u b w x y z
Display Turns Off Automatically
The display turns off automatically after a period of inactivity of about 2-3
minutes. There is no OFF switch or key sequence.
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