Thermo Scientifi? RadEye G-10 Operating Instructions Manual
Operating Instructions DB-055-210904 E
RadEye G-10
Portable Dose- and Dose Rate Meter
REVISIONS SHEET:
Rev. Rev.
state
24.06.05 RM&P-E Tr
A
11.07.05 RM&P-E Tr 0-5, 2-5,
B 18.08.05 RM&P-M Iw Chap. 6
Dept.
resp.
Name Rev.
page
2-6, 3-2
3-5, 4-1,
4-4, 4-5,
6-13
Cat.
Explanation
*)
C 28.09.05 RM&P-E Tr 2-3, 2-5
5-2
7-7
D
04.07.06 RM&P-EH Pi cpl. A V 1.16 new
E 06.10.06 RM&P-EH Pi 8-8 A > V 1.18
F
17.07.07 RM&P-E Tr 8-1
G
20.08.08 RM&P-EH Pi cpl. A > V 1.50
H
22.01.10 RM&SI-EH Pi 3-5;8-9 A > V 1.52
8-6, 8-7
A
RTC-Reset
A
Error Codes
V 1.08
Menu function
date format acc.
to ISO 8601
A Measuring range
Diagram 8-1 - 8-4
> V 1.22
Low Battery warning
Set Date/Time
Trend indication
*) Category C: editorial correction
I: clearing improvement
A: substantial amendment
Explanations must be given, at least with Category A.
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CONTENTS:
1. Introduction......................................1-1
2. Installation and start-up.................. 2-1
2.1 Scope of delivery ......................................................2-1
2.2 Inserting the battery ..................................................2-5
2.3 Mounting of the protection sleeve ............................2-7
2.4 Switching the unit on ................................................2-8
3. Configuration................................... 3-1
3.1 Menu functions .........................................................3-1
3.2 Basic display .............................................................3-4
3.2.1 Trend indication.................................................3-5
3.3 Alarm thresholds.......................................................3-6
3.4 Setting alarm thresholds............................................3-6
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4. Operation..........................................4-1
4.1 Audible single pulse indication and finder mode......4-1
4.2 Alarm indication .......................................................4-2
4.3 Additional information .............................................4-3
4.4 Key Lock ..................................................................4-4
4.5 Process description for detection of radiation sources.4-5
4.6 Earphone ...................................................................4-6
4.7 Alarm latching ..........................................................4-7
4.8 Show alarm ...............................................................4-8
4.9 Text Info ...................................................................4-9
4.10 Display rotation.....................................................4-9
4.11 Set Date and Time...............................................4-10
4.12 Battery type .........................................................4-10
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5. Functional test................................. 5-1
5.1 Functional test...........................................................5-1
5.2 Failure indication ......................................................5-1
5.3 Overload indication...................................................5-3
5.4 Low Battery ..............................................................5-4
6. PC configuration..............................6-1
6.1 Main menu ................................................................6-2
6.1.1 RadEye G-10 Device Parameters ......................6-3
6.1.2 Measurements....................................................6-4
6.1.3 Creating a Measurement File.............................6-5
6.1.4 Select serial interface.........................................6-7
6.2 Configuration ............................................................6-7
6.3 History ....................................................................6-12
6.4 Logbook..................................................................6-14
6.4.1 Messages in the logbook-file...........................6-15
7. RadEye inductive charger...............7-1
7.1 LED indicators..........................................................7-2
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8. Technical data..................................8-1
8.1 RadEye G-10.............................................................8-1
8.2 RadEye inductive charger .........................................8-5
8.3 Firmware revisions ...................................................8-8
V1.08................................................................................8-8
V1.16................................................................................8-8
V1.18................................................................................8-8
V1.20................................................................................8-9
V1.21................................................................................8-9
V1.22................................................................................8-9
V 1.50...............................................................................8-9
V1.52................................................................................8-9
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TABLE OF FIGURES:
Diagram 8-1: Energy dependence in direction of max.
response, perpendicular to ref. mark ...........................8-6
Diagram 8-2: Angular response, horizontal plane..............8-6
Diagram 8-3: Angular response, vertical plane..................8-7
Diagram 8-4: Statistical standard deviation of the measured
value with constant dose rates.....................................8-7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Due to the rather high detector sensitivity the dose rate measuring range of the RadEye G-10 is limited to 100 mSv/h.
A correct dose integration is performed only, if the instrument
does not display over load “OVERLOAD”
The RadEye G-10 is suited to perform highly accurate dose
measurements at low to medium dose rates. It is however not
intended for use as a legal personal dose meter.
The RadEye G-10 is not well suited for pulsed radiation.
There will be a significant under estimation at dose rates during pulse of more than 0,2 R/h.
Do not use the unit if error messages appear on the screen.
The earphone connector at the bottom side of the instrument
must be exclusively used by equipment that is specified for
use with RadEye G-10.
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WEEE Compliance:
This product is required to comply with the European Union’s
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol:
Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more
recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State, and
this product should be disposed of or recycled through them.
Further information on Thermo Fisher Scientific compliance
with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Fisher Scientific products which may
assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Direc-
tive are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS
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1. Introduction
The pocket sized RadEye G-10 is a sensitive and rugged device to measure the ambient equivalent dose rate (Sv/h) of
gamma and X-ray radiation.
The characteristic feature of the RadEye G-10 is the use of
sophisticated low power technology components and microprocessor based, fully automatic self checks. No maintenance
is required.
The RadEye G-10 incorporates a sensitive GM tube detector
allowing the detection of low to medium radiation levels.
The last 1600 mean and maximum values of the dose rate and
count rate are recorded internally and can be read out via serial
interface.
Additionally the RadEye G-10 logs the last 250 alarms, errors
and changes of the configuration. All events can be read out
via serial interface.
A real time clock is provided to add a time stamp to all buffer
data.
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All or selected menu functions described in 3.1 can be configured to be invisible and inaccessible by the user.
Thus the instrument can be configured to both, an extremely
simple mode allowing just LCD-illumination and alarm acknowledgment to a very versatile mode for the more experienced user.
Alarm LED, showing radiation exceeding thresholds.
Visible from top if
worn in a holster
and from display
side
Rugged plastic enclosure
Key on top side to acknowl-
edge alarms if worn in a holster
Powerful graphical display
Easy to use, four key,
menu driven user interface
Earphone connector
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2. Installation and start-up
2.1 Scope of delivery
The RadEye G-10 is delivered in a folding paper box together
with two AAA cells and an operating manual.
A rubber protection sleeve, a holster and an earphone may be
added optionally.
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Ordering information for accessories:
Holster
42506/7046
Desktop holder
42506/7060
RS232-adapter cable
42540/29
Earphone
42506/7037
Rubber sleeve
42506/7030-18
USB- adapter cable
42540/26
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Inductive charger
42506/7080
Flat mounting kit
42506/7059
Pivot arm adaptor kit
42506/7062
Battery lid for inductive
charger
42506/7034
Goose neck adaptor kit
42506/7061
Knuckle joint adaptor kit
42506/7063
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Goose neck adaptor kit with
suction cup
42506/7064
Telescopic adapter:
RadEye adapter 42506/7078
Handle 0,35m 42506/7075
Handle 1,2m 42506/7076
Handle 4m 42506/7077
RadEye Area Monitor
42506/80
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External alarm unit for RadEye area monitor
42506/8010
2.2 Inserting the battery
The two AAA-Alkaline cells as delivered with the instrument
allow up to 500 h of normal operation.
AAA size rechargeable batteries can be used as well.
• Switch off the measuring instrument.
• If supplied, remove rubber sleeve.
• Open the cover of the battery compartment.
Use of a coin is recommended.
• Exchange the batteries according to the shown polarity.
• Close the compartment cover, hooks first, care for the rub-
ber seal being in it’s groove.
• Switch on the unit again. (see chapter 2.4)
The instrument continues working in the operating mode set
last (see chapter 3.2).
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The measured values in the history memory remain stored.
The real time clock for time stamp of history values and logbook continue operation, if batteries are exchanged without
delays. If Real Time Clock is set, actual time and date is displayed for 3 s.
To keep RTC running during battery exchange, batteries must
be exchanged without delays.
RTC will always be reset, if instrument is stored without batteries for more than 10 seconds.
History data and measurement parameters are stored permanently, even if batteries are removed.
RTC information is only required, if the instrument is
switched off and on during operation and if correct timing
information for history and logbook entries is needed.
For the last power on interval, the relative time information of
logbook and history is corrected to actual PC clock time during read out. In these cases the setting of the clock is not required.
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2.3 Mounting of the protection sleeve
The rubber protection sleeve improves ruggedness to mechanical shocks.
For mounting of the sleeve first put the instrument into the top
of the sleeve. Then pull lower edges of the sleeve, one after
the other into it’s right position.
First step Second step
Front view Rear view
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2.4 Switching the unit on
To switch on the RadEye G-10, keep the ON button pressed for
at least one second. The sound generator (beeper) is initiated.
Calibration
date
Checksum of
Firmware version Battery voltage
The RadEye G-10 starts working with the parameters previously selected (operation mode, calibration factor alarm
thresholds etc.).
If the real time clock is set, actual date and time is displayed
for 3s. The RadEye G-10 first displays 0.00 µSv/h. After the
first detector pulse the measurement will be started.
the firmware
Unless otherwise specified by the customer when placing the
order, the following values are set by the factory before delivery:
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Alarm 1 for Dose Rate
Alarm 2 for Dose Rate
Alarm 1 and 2 for the Dose
0.5 µSv/h
25.0 µSv/h
app. 16 Sv
Acoustic alarm (Sound) active
LED alarm indication active
Vibrator alarm indication active
Acoustic count rate indication Single Pulse
Autosend off
History recording interval 120 s *)
*) These parameters can only be changed through the serial
interface by means of the configuration software.
The first alarm thresholds for dose rate is around 200 - 500 %
above the typical normal background and allow sensitive, but
false alarm free dose rate monitoring with a reasonable fast
response time. The alarm thresholds for the dose are set to the
maximum possible values, thus being deactivated. With the
setting of the history recording interval of 120 s , the last 52
hours of operation will be stored in the history memory.
These default values are reasonable for the majority of applications. For special applications the parameters (except calibration parameters) can be changed with the help of the optional PC-program „RadEye.EXE“ and the cable 42540/29.
Furthermore, additional monitoring modes can be activated.
The calibration parameters can only be changed in the factory
using special software tools.
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3. Configuration
3.1 Menu functions
To enter the operating menu press the “Menu” key.
Scrolling through the single menu options is effected by the up
/ down arrow keys.
The display returns to its initial default setting in case no key
has been activated for more than 10 seconds.
A
j to be found behind some menu options means that the
respective function is active.
The menu offers the following displays:
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