Thermo Scientific RadEye GF, RadEye GF-10 Operating Instructions Manual
Operating Instructions DB-083 E
RadEye GF-Series
GF
GF-10
Gamma Survey Meters
REVISIONS SHEET:
Rev. Rev.
state
06.04.11 RM&SI-EH Leder First edition
A 15.09.11 RM&SI-EH Leder cpl. A Complete revision for
B
12.09.12 RM&SI-EH Pij
C 07.06.13 RM&SI-EH Leder 11-2 A Energy range added
D 20.07.15 RM&SI-EH
*) Category C: editorial correction
I: clearing improvement
A: substantial amendment
Explanations must be given, at least with Category A.
Dept.
resp.
ECN80271
Name Rev.
page
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5-4
7-1
8-1
9-1
10-1
12-1
Pij cpl. A from V3.06
Cat.
Explanation
*)
Firmware V2.06
A > V3.01
New document structure
Change menu language
Calibration expiration
Trouble shooting
Maintenance
Spare parts
Optional accessories
Annex
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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 .................................................. 2-2
2.3 Mounting of the protection sleeve ............................ 2-4
2.4 Switching the unit on ................................................ 2-5
3. Configuration ................................... 3-1
3.1 Menu functions ......................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Main menu ......................................................... 3-4
3.1.2 Measuring unit ................................................... 3-5
3.1.3 Operation mode ................................................. 3-5
3.1.4 Scaler parameter ................................................ 3-6
3.1.5 Settings .............................................................. 3-6
3.1.6 Alarm indication ................................................ 3-7
3.1.7 Bluetooth ........................................................... 3-7
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Ratemeter .................................................................. 3-8
3.2
3.2.1 Trend indication ................................................. 3-9
3.3 Scaler ...................................................................... 3-10
3.4 Alarm thresholds ..................................................... 3-11
3.5 Setting alarm thresholds .......................................... 3-11
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................................................................... 4-3
4.5 Process description for detection of radiation sources4-4
4.6 Earphone ................................................................... 4-5
4.7 Alarm latching .......................................................... 4-6
4.8 Show alarm ............................................................... 4-6
4.9 Text Info ................................................................... 4-7
4.10 Display rotation ..................................................... 4-7
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Set Date and Time ................................................. 4-8
4.11
4.12 Battery type ........................................................... 4-8
4.13 BTcom cover ......................................................... 4-9
4.14 Source test ........................................................... 4-10
4.15 Change menu language ....................................... 4-12
4.16 Adjust display contrast ........................................ 4-12
4.17 Graphic display ................................................... 4-12
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
5.5 Calibration expiration date ........................................ 5-5
6. PC configuration .............................. 6-1
6.1 Ways to connect to a PC ........................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Wireless connection via Bluetooth .................... 6-1
6.1.2 Cable connection ............................................... 6-2
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Installation of the optional RadEye.EXE software ... 6-3
6.2
6.3 Starting RadEye.exe .................................................. 6-3
6.3.1 RadEye Device Parameters ............................... 6-4
6.3.2 Measurements .................................................... 6-4
6.3.3 Creating a Measurement File ............................. 6-5
6.3.4 Select serial interface ......................................... 6-8
6.4 Configuration ............................................................ 6-8
6.4.1 General configuration ...................................... 6-10
6.4.2 Text .................................................................. 6-11
6.4.3 Mode settings ................................................... 6-12
6.4.4 Source test ....................................................... 6-13
6.4.5 Alarm setting ................................................... 6-14
6.4.6 Bluetooth ......................................................... 6-15
6.4.7 Menu item ........................................................ 6-16
6.5 History .................................................................... 6-17
6.6 Logbook .................................................................. 6-18
7. Trouble Shooting ............................. 7-1
7.1 RadEye doesn’t power on ......................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Press “On” for at least one second ..................... 7-1
7.1.2 Check battery ..................................................... 7-1
7.2 Reading data from the start up screen ....................... 7-2
7.3 The RadEye doesn’t show the menu items as
described in the manual ............................................ 7-2
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The RadEye shows an error message in the
7.4
display’s top line ....................................................... 7-3
7.5 The RadEye is not found in the software .................. 7-3
7.6 RadEye lost date and time settings ........................... 7-5
7.7 RadEye’s battery status is lower than expected ........ 7-6
7.8 History data shows the wrong time and date ............ 7-6
8. Maintenance ..................................... 8-1
8.1 Recommended maintenance ..................................... 8-1
8.1.1 Source test ......................................................... 8-1
8.1.2 Cleaning the instrument ..................................... 8-1
8.1.3 Remove batteries for storage ............................. 8-2
9. Spare Parts ...................................... 9-1
9.1 Available spare parts ................................................. 9-1
9.2 Recommended spare parts ........................................ 9-1
10.
Optional Accessories ................. 10-1
10.1 RadEye Holster (425067046) .............................. 10-1
10.2 Earphone for RadEye series (425067037)........... 10-1
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Ba-133-Adapter for RadEye (425067072) .......... 10-2
10.3
10.4 Desktop holder (425067060) ............................... 10-2
10.5 IR connection cable serial (4254029) .................. 10-2
10.6 IR connection cable USB (4254026) .................. 10-3
10.7 Bluetooth battery cover (425067087) ................. 10-3
10.8 RadEye car- and wall holder with accumulator
charging circuit .................................................... 10-4
10.8.1 Accessories for dash board mounting of
car holder 42506/7065
(including charging function)
holder 42506/7060 (mechanical holder only) .. 10-8
10.8.2 Accessories for data transmission using the
car adaptor ..................................................... 10-10
10.8.3 Accessories for AC – operation of the
car adaptor ..................................................... 10-10
10.9 RadEye Area Monitor with alarm contacts
(4250680) .......................................................... 10-11
10.10 RadEye inductive charger ................................. 10-11
10.10.1 LED indicators ........................................... 10-12
11.
Technical data ............................. 11-1
11.1 RadEye GF /GF10 ............................................... 11-1
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RadEye inductive charger ................................... 11-5
11.2
11.3 Firmware revisions ............................................ 11-12
V 2.02 ........................................................................... 11-12
V 2.05 ........................................................................... 11-12
V 2.06 ........................................................................... 11-12
V 3.01 ........................................................................... 11-12
V 3.06 ........................................................................... 11-13
12.
Annex ........................................... 12-1
12.1 Factory Settings ................................................... 12-1
13.
Service contact ........................... 13-1
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TABLE OF FIGURES:
Diagram 11-1: Energy dependence in direction of max.
response, perpendicular to ref. mark, ambient
equivalent (RadEye GF) ................................................. 11-6
Diagram 11-2: Energy dependence in direction of max. ...........
response, perpendicular to ref. mark, ambient
equivalent (RadEye GF-10) ........................................... 11-6
Diagram 11-3: Angular response, horizontal plane
(RadEye GF) .................................................................. 11-7
Diagram 11-4: Angular response, horizontal plane
(RadEye GF-10) ............................................................. 11-8
Diagram 11-5: Angular response, vertical plane
(RadEye GF) .................................................................. 11-9
Diagram 11-6: Angular response, vertical plane
(RadEye GF-10) ........................................................... 11-10
Diagram 11-7: Statistical standard deviation of the measured
value with constant dose rates
(RadEye GF / GF-10) ................................................... 11-11
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The dose rate measuring range of the RadEye GF-10 is limited
to 3 Sv/h (300 R/h for RadEye GF).
Correct dose integration is performed only, if the instrument
does not display over load “OVERLOAD”.
The device is not intended for use as a legal personal dose
meter.
The RadEye GF/GF-10 is not well suited for pulsed radiation.
There will be a significant under estimation at dose rates during pulse of more than 1.7 R/h / 17 mSv/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 GF / GF-10.
The instrument must not be used in explosive atmosphere.
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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 Directive are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS
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1. Introduction
The pocket sized RadEye is a sensitive and rugged device to
measure the ambient equivalent dose rate of gamma and X-ray
radiation. . In this context, it is important to note, that users
may select “R/h”, “Sv/h” “Gy/h” or “rem/h” as a display unit,
with the understanding that the energy response characteristic
is not altered by this selection. Within the RadEye GF/GF-10
the relation 1 R = 1 rem =10 mSv = 8.77 mGy/h is used.
The characteristic feature of the RadEye GF/GF-10 is the use
of sophisticated low power technology components and microprocessor based fully automatic self-checks. No maintenance is required.
The last 1600 mean and maximum values of the dose rate are
recorded internally and can be read out via serial interface.
Additionally the device 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
Rugged plastic
enclosure
Key on top side to
acknowledge 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 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.
Ordering information for the accessories see chapter 10.
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2.2 Inserting the battery
The two AAA-Alkaline cells as delivered with the instrument
allow up to 900 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 its groove.
• Switch on the unit again. (see chapter 2.4).
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The instrument continues working in the operating mode set
last.
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 immediately. If Real Time Clock is set, actual time and date is displayed
for 3 s.
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 switched
off and on during operation and if correct timing information
for history and logbook entries is needed.
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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 its right position.
First step Second step
Front view Rear view
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2.4 Switching the unit on
GF or GF
-10
To switch on the RadEye, keep the ON button pressed for at
least one second. The sound generator (beeper) is initiated.
Calibration
date
Checksum of
The RadEye 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 first displays 0.00 µSv/h. After the first
detector pulse the measurement is started.
Firmware version Battery voltage
the firmware
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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” from V1.30 and the cable
42540/29 or 42540/26. 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
▲/▼ arrow keys.
The display returns to its initial default setting in case no key
has been activated for more than 10 seconds.
A “”behind some menu items identifies the corresponding
function as active.
The menu consists of a main menu and several sub menus.
Using the PC-Software and an interface adapter, any of the
functions can be hidden. This allows the user to be given only
the functions necessary to accomplish his measurement duties,
thus simplifying the handling considerably.
The ▲/▼ keys are used to scroll through the menu.
To select a menu option, release the ◄/Menu key as the re-
spective menu option has been reached.
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The meaning of the
◄/Menu key may change with the select-
ed menu. The meaning is shown on the bottom of the display.
Change
Off, On
Select
Yes
Exit
: Edit Alarm values
: Switching a function on and off
: Select a default display mode
: Confirmation of an action
: Exit menu
In Change menu the ▲/▼ keys are used to change a digit of
an alarm value.
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MENU DISPLAY
Switch off RadEye is switched off. Time and stored
Backlight If selected the backlight is always on.
Measuring unit rem/h Select Dose rate (rem/h)
Operation mode Ratemeter Select Ratemeter mode
Scaler parameter PresetTimeMode Scaler mode with fixed time
Alarm Dose Rate Allows setting of Alarm 1 and 2 for dose
Alarm Dose Allows setting of Alarm 1 and 2 for dose.
Clear Dose Clears the accumulated dose..
Settings Battery type Selection of battery type: rechargeable or
SUBMENU
DISPLAY
R/h Select Dose rate (R/h)
Sv/h Select Dose rate (Sv/h)
Gy/h Select Dose rate (Gy/h)
Scaler Select Scaler mode
PresetCountMode Scaler mode with fixed count number
Set time/count Edit preset time and preset count
Auto restart Auto restart of scaler measurements
Autosend If activated, the instrument sends a data
Single Pulse Enabling and disabling of single pulse
Finder Enabling and disabling of audible radiation
Set Time/Date Set time and date of the real time clock.
Source test Test the counter tube with a small source
DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTION
ACTIVATED BY THE LEFT KEY
data are maintained
Otherwise the backlight extinguishes after
10s
rate mode (rem/h, R/h, Sv/h).
non-rechargeable batteries. Correct low
battery warning depends on this setting.
string periodically to the infrared port. This
is used for radio transmission units.
indication. Activation is done by audio
keys (right button and top button). Alternative to “Finder”.
intensity. Activation is done by audio keys
(right button and top button). Alternative to
“single Pulse”.
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MENU DISPLAY
Alarm indication LED Enabling and disabling of the optical alarm
Show alarm Display of alarms stored in alarm log.
Text info Displays the text stored in the RadEye
Bluetooth Master Combo: Enable automatic connection to
BTcom Enable or disable the BTcom cover
SUBMENU
DISPLAY
Language Change menu language of RadEye
Contrast Adjust the LC display contrast
Sound Enabling and disabling of the acoustic
Vibrator Enabling and disabling of the vibration
LCD LED Enabling and disabling backlight illumina-
Remote/PC Combo: Remote device
DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTION
ACTIVATED BY THE LEFT KEY
alarm and the audible indication of keystrokes
alarm
tion on alarm
another BTcom cover
3.1.1 Main menu
The menu offers the following displays:
The above illustration depicts all menu options available or
possible.
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3.1.2 Measuring unit
This submenu is used to select the measuring unit for ratemeter and scaler measurements.
The native units are as follows:
RadEye GF: x [R/h] and dose: Hx[R]
RadEye GF-10: *(10) [Sv/h] and dose: H*(10)[Sv]
Please Note:
If the native unit is changed by menu, the displayed measurement values are converted. This is not a conversion with ener-
gy correction!
3.1.3 Operation mode
This submenu is used to select between ratemeter and scaler
mode. The “
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” show the active configuration.
3.1.4 Scaler parameter
This submenu is used to set the parameters for scaler measurements. Preset TimeMode is used to measure a defined time.
Preset CntMode is used to measure a defined number of
counts. With “Auto restart” the RadEye restarts automatically
the measurement. “Set Time/Count” edit the preset time and
count.
3.1.5 Settings
This submenu is used to select between audible single pulse
indication and finder mode. The “” show the active configuration.
With “Autosend” the RadEye sends a data string periodically
to the infrared port. “Batt.type” is used to set the correct
threshold for warning message “LOW BATT”.
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“Source test” performs a test for the counter tube with a small
source (see chapter 4.14).
“Language” changes the menu language between “English”,
“German” “French” and Russian. A “
configuration.
Set the display contrast with menu item “Contrast”.
3.1.6 Alarm indication
The submenu alarm indication is used to select the LED, LCD
LED, sound and vibrator for alarming. A “” shows the active
configuration.
” shows the active
3.1.7 Bluetooth
“Master”: Enable automatic connection to another Btcom cover module.
“Remote/PC”: This module can be connected to the Master
module “BTcom”: Enable or disable the BTcom cover.
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Please read see also chapter 6.4.6. For more information
in
dicat
ion
value
threshold 2
please read the manual DB-093 E.
3.2 Ratemeter
The standard display is indication of the actual dose rate.
Battery
Hearbeat
Bar
graph
overview
Alarm
threshold 1
Alarm
Pressing the up ▲/Info – key shows upon the
- 1st click: the accumulated dose
Additionally the remaining time until the
dose alarm 1 is reached, assuming the current
dose rate will persist.
- 2nd click: the mean value and max value of the measured
dose rate, together with the time
indicated since the last reset.
- 3rd click: standard display
Measurement
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