Tracerco PED User Manual

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TRACERCO

PERSONAL

ELECTRONIC DOSIMETER (PED)

USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

1. ABOUT YOUR TRACERCO PED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2. TRACERCOTMPED OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.1 Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.2 Wearing the TRACERCO PED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.3 Start up and shut down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.4 Readings screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2.5 TRACERCO PED navigation schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2.6 TRACERCO PED functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.6.1 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.6.2 Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2.6.3 Flip screen function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.6.4 Screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.6.5 Power status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2.6.6 Monitor details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2.6.7 Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.6.8 Language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.6.9 Activity Sounder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2.7 TRACERCO PED errors and recovery actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.7.1 Status warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.7.2 Critical malfunction warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

2.7.3 Response to dose rate overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3. DOSEVISION

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SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.1 Recommended host PC requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.2 Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.3 TRACERCO PED connection to PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.4 Transferring data from the TRACERCO PED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

3.5 Viewing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

3.5.1 Date range selection and navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

3.5.2 Data display options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

3.5.3 Exporting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

3.6 Changing TRACERCO PED settings with DoseVision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3.6.1 Alarm settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3.6.2 Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3.6.3 Data logging mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

3.6.4 Changing TRACERCO PED units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

3.6.5 Assigning TRACERCO PED users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

3.6.6 Setting the folder for data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

3.7 TRACERCO PED firmware upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

3.8 DoseVision upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

3.9 Access security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

4. MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

4.1 Charging the TRACERCO PED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

4.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

4.3 Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

4.4 Screen protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

4.5 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

4.6 TRACERCO PED software and firmware upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

4.7 Essential safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

4.7.1 Hazardous area approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

4.7.2 Approval standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

4.7.3 Repair and maintenance of the TRACERCO PED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

4.7.4 Use of the TRACERCO PED docks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

4.7.5 Electromagnetic interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

4.7.6 Device heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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CONTENTS (continued)

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

5.1 Radiological performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

5.2 Hazardous area approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

5.3 EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

5.4 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

5.5 Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

5.6 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

5.7 Data logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

6. ACCESSORIES FOR THE TRACERCO PED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

7. MONITORS PRODUCT RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

APPENDIX A - Type Test Report Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

1. ABOUT YOUR TRACERCO PED

The TRACERCO PED is a personal electronic
dosimeter that has been approved for use in
explosive atmospheres. The TRACERCO PED
measures radiation equivalent dose, Hp(10),
accumulated in X and gamma radiation fields in
the energy range of 33keV to 1.25MeV and in
dose rates between 0.1 µSv/h and 100 mSv/h.

The TRACERCO PED reflects TRACERCO’S 50
years of experience in industrial and environmental
radiation measurement by combining new design
features with major advances in display technology
to increase ease of operation in the field.

The Geiger Müller tube is used for radiation
detection and the device has been specially
designed to be lightweight but robust. The soft
polymer case is resistant to chemicals and
offers a high level of protection for use in all
environments.

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2. TRACERCO PED OPERATION

2.1 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

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(1) System check light

LED will periodically flash green while the TRACERCO PED is functioning correctly. The LED will flash red if
the instrument is in a critical status (see section 2.7 for possible critical status messages).

(2) Dose rate alarm light

Flashes amber while the amber dose rate alarm is exceeded. Flashes red while the red dose rate alarm is
exceeded.

(3) Dose alarm light

Flashes amber when the amber dose alarm has been passed. Flashes red when the red dose alarm has been
passed. Will continue to flash until the data has been transferred to a PC, using DoseVision.

(4) Screen

An AMOLED screen is used to display readings and menus. The screen can be programmed to display the
information you want using DoseVision. The screen is coated with an antistatic material. See section 4 for
maintenance tips.

(5) Case

The TRACERCO PED case is constructed from a robust, durable polymer that has inherent antistatic
properties. See section 4 for maintenance tips.

(6) Button

The TRACERCO PED utilises a single button for selection and navigation. A long press is used to turn on the
TRACERCO PED, open the menu system and to make a selection. A short press is used to scroll. This button
is also used to silence alarms.

(7) Speaker

The speaker is used for audible alarms.

(8) Geiger Müller tube window

The Geiger Müller tube has a small window to allow increased low energy response.

(9) Clip

The clip is used for fixing the TRACERCO PED to the users clothing.

(10) Contacts

When placed in the TRACERCO PED dock the contacts are used to transfer data and charge in the
instrument.

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2.2 WEARING THE TRACERCO PED

The TRACERCO PED is worn on the users upperbody.

Note that the calibration will be invalid if the TRACERCO PED is not worn

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on the upper body. The TRACERCO PED must not be used as a handheld
radiation monitor.

The clip may be used to fix the TRACERCO PED to the users belt or some other
area of work clothes. The TRACERCO PED must be worn with the screen facing
outwards. It is best to wear the TRACERCO PED on the outer layer of clothing for
easy readings and to make sure alarm lights are visible.

The clip may be removed
by simply pulling one side
of the clip saddle away from
the TRACERCO PED. The
clip is reinstalled by pushing
the clip saddle fixing points
into the small cavities on
either side of the rear of
the TRACERCO PED.

To offer additional security a lanyard may be fixed to the clip hinge section.

2.3 START UP AND SHUT DOWN

To turn the TRACERCO PED on, press & hold the button for a few seconds until the status bar says
100%. During start up a screen showing the assigned user is displayed, assuming there are no alarms
or warnings present. This screen is followed by a button operation message. The alarms are tested
when the TRACERCO PED is starting up, so the device should flash and make a load beep sound.

The readings screen is automatically displayed after start up.

If the dose stored on the TRACERCO PED is higher than the dose alarm level the TRACERCO PED will
bypass the start up screens to go straight to the readings screen and sound the alarm and beep.

The TRACERCO PED is turned off by entering the main menu and selecting the “switch off” option.
See section 2.5 for menu navigation.

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2.4 READINGS SCREEN

The readings screen is the main data display screen.

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(1) Peak reading

This is the highest rate of dose detected since the last time the readings were transferred
onto DoseVision. Displayed in either µSv/h or mRem/h. See section 3.6.4 for units selection.

This section of the screen changes to a task dose display whilst tasks are running.

(2) Stay time

This is an estimate of the time you have left at current dose rate, until you reach the red dose alarm.
It is displayed in minutes with a range of 0 to 999 minutes.

(3) Dose

This is the total dose of radiation a person has received since the last readings were added
onto DoseVision. Displayed in either µSv or mRem. See section 3.6.4 for units selection.

(4) Dose Man display

Graphical display of accumulated dose level. The Dose Man will fill from the bottom as dose
is accumulated. Orange and red dose alarm thresholds are displayed on the Dose Man.
See section 3.6.1 for alarm threshold selection.

(5) Dose rate bar graph

Graphical display of current dose rate (linear scale). Orange and red dose rate alarm
thresholds are displayed on the bar graph. See section 3.6.1 for alarm threshold selection.

(6) Rate

Current dose rate. Displayed in either µSv/h or mRem/h. See section 3.6.4 for units selection.

(7) Status bar

Displays time, date and battery capacity. This display alternates with instrument status notices
if any are current.

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2.5 TRACERCO PED NAVIGATION SCREENS

Readings screen

Hold button to enter main menu

Main menu

Press button to scroll then
hold to select

Alarm levels
Task menu

Settings / status menu

Press to scroll then
hold to select

Screen saver
Flip screen
Switch off
Show reading screen
Settings / status

Power status
Monitor details

Language

Time zone

Back

Activity Sounder

See section 2.6 for further explanation of these screens and functions.

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2.6 TRACERCO PED FUNCTIONS

2.6.1 Alarms

The TRACERCO PED has two adjustable alarm levels for both dose and dose rate.
The alarm levels can be set using the DoseVision software.

The LEDs for dose and dose rate alarms will flash amber when the first alarm is reached and red
for the second alarm. See section 2.1 for how the dose and dose rate alarm LEDs are positioned.

The TRACERCO PED will make a loud beeping noise for the audio alarm.

The dose rate alarms will continue until the dose rate drops below the alarm level. The dose
alarm will continue until the total dose history has been transferred to the PC using DoseVision.

If the TRACERCO PED button is pressed during an alarm the audio alert will be silenced
and the vibrate alert will stop. The relevant LED will continue to flash.

Dose and dose rate alarm levels are checked every second.

The TRACERCO PED alarm settings may be viewed in the alarm levels screen. See section 2.5 for
navigation to this screen. The alarm settings may only be changed via the DoseVision software.

2.6.2 Tasks

A special function of the TRACERCO PED is the capability to allow users to monitor dose and peak
dose rate over particular time periods or tasks. Tasks are started from the Task Menu screen. See
section 2.5 for navigation to this screen. Tasks will continue to record, until stopped by the user.

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Current tasks are highlighted by a green light. A trefoil/stop watch icon shows completed tasks.
Current and completed task details may be viewed by selecting that task.

It is possible to record up to 9999 tasks on the TRACERCO PED. The four most recent tasks may
be reviewed through the task details screen. Note;all task data logging periods may be displayed
when data is viewed in DoseVision.

Task details may be cleared from the TRACERCO PED after data has been transferred to the
PC using the DoseVision software.

2.6.3 Flip screen function

To aid the user in viewing readings during operations the TRACERCO PED has the special
capability to flip the orientation of the screen. See section 2.5 for navigation to this function.

2.6.4 Screensaver

The TRACERCO PED screensaver is a blank screen. The screensaver can be switched off
by pressing the TRACERCO PED button. The user may select the time period before
screensaver activation. See section 2.5 for navigation to this screen.

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TRACERCO recommend that the time period before screensaver activation should be kept

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as low as practical. Long periods of screen activity will reduce the lifetime of the PED screen
and deplete the battery more quickly.

2.6.5 Power status

The remaining battery capacity may be viewed in the power status screen. This screen also
provides the user with an estimate of the run time left, both with the screensaver on or off.
See section 2.5 for navigation to this screen.

The estimates run time are based on a battery monitoring algorithm and are therefore only
approximate. The accuracy of the estimated run time also depends on the ambient temperature.

2.6.6 Monitor details

The monitor details screen shows various useful pieces of information about the TRACERCO PED
and its status. Calibration contact details can also be found here. See section 2.5 for navigation to
these screens.

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2.6.7 Time zone

To make sure the dose history data is secure, it is not possible for the user to change the time
and date stored on the TRACERCO PED. However, it is possible to change the displayed time
to current local time through the time zone selection in the time zone screen.

The time zone screen displays the current time, date and time zone. See section 2.5 for navigation
to this screen.

Note that the time and date stored on the TRACERCO PED can be set via the DoseVision software
to the time (GMT) stored on the PC DoseVision is installed on.

2.6.8 Language selection

A unique feature of the TRACERCO PED is the capability to change the displayed text language.
See section 2.5 for navigation to this function.

2.6.9 Activity Sounder

An activity sounder can be activated in this screen. Typical background radiation will produce
approximately 12 counts per minute. The divide options allow the user to manage the ‘click’ event
interval.

Selecting ÷ 1 means that a ‘click’ is generated every time a radioactive particle is detected.
Selecting ÷ 30 will give a ‘click’ interval of about 2.5 minutes.

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2.7 TRACERCO PED ERRORS AND RECOVERY ACTIONS

The TRACERCO PED has been designed to communicate to the user, through easy-to-understand
messages, when the instrument has an error.

The system check light on the top of the TRACERCO PED will flash green when the device is
operating normally and red if the device has an error.

2.7.1 Status warning messages

Status warnings are given when the TRACERCO PED is in a condition that requires action,
but will still operate correctly.

Status warning messages are displayed on the readings screen status bar.

The possible status warning messages and appropriate actions are described in the table below.

Warning message Comments Action

Battery Low Remaining battery capacity is The device should

approximately 8 hours at be recharged.
background radiation levels.

Memory Low Memory low warning displayed Data should be transferred

when memory is more than 70% full. to PC using DoseVision.

Calibration Due Indicates that more than one year TRACERCO PED should be

has elapsed since previous calibration. returned to TRACERCO for
Annual calibration is recommended. re-calibration.

Default Cal Data Default (factory set) calibration TRACERCO PED should be

values are set. returned to TRACERCO for

calibration.

Warning An undefined warning has Return to TRACERCO for full

occurred. diagnosis.

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2.7.2 Critical malfunction warnings

A critical malfunction is a device error that will prevent accurate TRACERCO PED operation.

If the TRACERCO PED is on when a malfunction occurs an alarm will sound to make the user
aware. The malfunction alarm sound is shorter and less frequent beep than the radiation alarm
beeps.

The dose rate area of the readings screen will be replaced by a white cross on a red square
background and the error will be stated. The Stay Time will be removed and a message saying
“Last Reading” will be shown to indicate the last dose reading before the critical malfunction
occurred.

If a critical malfunction has occurred and the TRACERCO PED is turned off it is not possible
to perform a full restart. Pressing the button will cause the relevant malfunction message to
be displayed at the opening screen. When the button is released (or after 1 second for a
dead battery) the TRACERCO PED screen will switch off.

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The possible critical malfunction messages and appropriate actions are described in the table
below.

Warning message Comments Action

Battery critical

Detector failure

Calibration

Clock Failure

This indicates that the battery
charge is approaching a level where
radiological performance cannot be
guaranteed. The TRACERCO PED
will shut down after 10 seconds.
Further restarts should be avoided
to preserve the internal clock.

In order to recognise a GM tube
malfunction in areas of extremely
low background radioactivity, the
TRACERCO PED will assume
detector failure if no counts are
recorded over a period of 2 minutes.

Calibration factors are out of the
recommended range of values.

Real time clock failure. This may
occur if the battery becomes fully
drained.

The device must be
recharged.

If the user is confident the
TRACERCO PED is in an area
where normal levels of background
radiation could be expected the
device should be returned to
TRACERCO for full diagnosis.

TRACERCO PED should be returned
to TRACERCO for re-calibration.

The user will be prompted to
reset the TRACERCO PED clock.
Care must be taken to ensure
that the reset time corresponds
to the time on the PC used for
data transfer using DoseVision.

System Failure

Memory Full

The device is experiencing a
malfunction that may affect accuracy.

Warning displayed when memory

Return to TRACERCO for full
diagnosis.

Data must be transferred to PC.
is 95% full. When memory is
completely full the TRACERCO
PED will continue to measure and
display the true current accumulated
dose, but new date/time information
will not be recorded.

Error

An undefined error has occurred.

Return to TRACERCO for full

diagnosis.

2.7.3 Response to dose rate overload

The

TRACERCO

PED will operate accurately in dose rates up to 100 mSv/h (10 Rem/h).
The accuracy of measured dose rates cannot be guaranteed above 100 mSv/h and
consequently there is potential for inaccuracies in subsequent accumulated dose values
from the time of overload until the data has been cleared and a new accumulation started.

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During exposure above 100 mSv/h the top of the readings screen will show “Overload” and dose
rate will be displayed as “>100mSv/h” (note that the actual measured dose rate values will still
be recorded and readable when transferred to a PC using DoseVision). Dose values will still be
displayed, but will flash to indicate possible inaccuracies. The status bar will show a warning
symbol and “Dose Error?” message. An alarm will sound continuously until the button is pressed.

After exposure above 100mSv/h the top of the screen will return to standard conditions. The dose
rate display will return to live values. Total dose values will continue to flash (this will only be cleared
once the data has been transferred to the PC using the DoseVision software). The status bar
will continue to show a warning symbol and “Dose Error?” message. This message will only be
cleared once the data has been transferred to the PC using DoseVision. The alarm will continue
to sound until the button has been pressed.

3. DOSEVISIONTMSOFTWARE

The DoseVision software is used to transfer dose history data from the

TRACERCO

PED to a PC
and to view the data in graph form. DoseVision also allows you to adjust your settings such as
changing alarm settings and assigning the TRACERCO PED to a user.

3.1 RECOMMENDED HOST PC REQUIREMENTS

Operating systems Windows XP (32 –bit), Windows Vista (32-bit)

and Windows 7 (32bit and 64-bit)

Recommended screen resolution 1280 x 768

Minimum memory required 500 MB

Minimum spare disk space 5GB

3.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

The

TRACERCO

PED comes with the DoseVision software. The installation programme will auto
run when the CD with DoseVision is inserted in the PC. If auto run does not happen the installation
programme may be started from Windows Explorer. The installation programme provides step-by­step instructions during the installation process.

The latest DoseVision software may also be downloaded from the
(www.tracerco.com/monitors). The dock should not be plugged in during installation.

Once installation is finished DoseVision may be
opened by double clicking on the desktop icon.

3.3 TRACERCO PED CONNECTION TO PC

The

TRACERCO
USB cable. The
DoseVision has detected the

PED is loaded into a

TRACERCO

PED should be pushed into the dock so that it clicks into place. Once

TRACERCO

displaying the last measured values on the

TRACERCO

TRACERCO

PED dock, which is connected to the PC via a

web site

PED the Home tab will change from searching mode to

TRACERCO

PED readings screen.

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Home tab in searching mode Home tab with PED connected

Note that whilst in the dock the

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TRACERCO

3.4 TRANSFERRING DATA FROM THE

Data can be transferred from the

TRACERCO

TRACERCO

PED does not measure or record dose data.

PED

PED by clicking the Get Dose Data from PED button

on the home page. The transferred data will then be saved in the data folder (see section 3.6.6) and
will also be displayed in the Data tab.

Data can be cleared from the

TRACERCO
This command requires administrator access to the
is cleared all unsaved data on the
and all logs and tasks on the

TRACERCO

TRACERCO

PED by clicking the Clear Dose Data in PED button.

TRACERCO

PED (see section 3.9). If the data

PED is saved, the accumulated dose is set to zero

PED are cleared.

3.5 VIEWING DATA

Data is viewed in the Data tab.

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All of the transferred data stored on the PC for the current user may be viewed by clicking the All
Data button. If the data for an alternative user is required the Select User button may be clicked

and a user selected from the list.

3.5.1 Date range selection and navigation

The start and end dates for the viewed data may be selected in the calendars at the bottom of the
screen.

The viewing window may be scrolled backwards and forwards in time in large or small steps with
the scroll buttons above the data chart. The zoom buttons (magnifying glass icons) above the data
chart may be used to increase or decrease the time period. The Back button will return the data
chart to the previous view.

3.5.2 Data display options

The data type displayed on the chart may be selected from the tick boxes on the right hand side of the chart.
These options are: Dose, Dose Rate and Accumulated Dose.

Dose in μSv (or Dose in mRem) displays the dose received in a bar-chart form.

Ave. Dose Rate in μSv/hr displays the average dose rate

received in each time period in a bar-chart form.

Accumulated Dose in μSv displays the accumulated dose
over the selected period as a red trace.

If Show Dose Rate Peaks is selected, peak dose rate information
is displayed as yellow bars. The peak dose rate is the highest value
recorded by the

TRACERCO

PED since the previous data transfer. The

scale for the dose rate peaks is found on the right hand side of the plot.

If Show Tasks is selected, the period that corresponds to each task is
displayed as a dark magenta bar at the top of the plot. For each period
there is also a blue triangle that represents the time when the task peak
dose rate occurred.

Hint: Hovering the cursor over a data bar will open a window with information on date

and dose/dose rate. This also applies to dose rate peaks, tasks and task peaks.

Clicking on a data bar will zoom the data chart into the time period of the data bar so that
radiation events may be seen in more detail.

The date/time axis may be changed to correspond to either Greenwich Mean Time (GMT),
the date/time on the PC or the date/time displayed on the
TRACERCO

PED data is recorded relative to GMT as this is the internationally accepted

TRACERCO

PED. Note that all

protocol for factory time settings on PCs.

The dose/dose rate units on the data chart may be changed by clicking the “Set plot units to…”
button.

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3.5.3 Exporting data

Data may be exported from the data tab as a Comma Separated Values (CSV) file, which may be
opened directly into an Excel spreadsheet. When opened in Excel the Date/Time column must be
highlighted and the cells formatted into the desired date and time display.

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3.6 CHANGING TRACERCO PED SETTINGS WITH DOSEVISION

Settings on the

TRACERCO

PED may be changed through the DoseVision software.
Note that access to some of these functions is restricted to administrator level access
(see section 3.9 for details).

TRACERCO

PED settings are changed in the Settings tab.

3.6.1 Alarm settings

The dose and dose rate alarm levels can be set in the Settings tab. After entering the new alarm
level value into the blue box the green Apply button must be clicked. The user is not allowed to set
the amber alarm setting to a higher value than the red alarm value.

Hint: If only a red alarm is required the amber and red alarms should be set to the same value.

3.6.2 Time settings

The internal clock on the

TRACERCO

stored on the PC. Time setting changes are made by clicking the Set Internal Clock (GMT)
button.

The time displayed on the

TRACERCO

is working. This change may be made by clicking the Set Time Zone button. Note that dose data
will still be recorded relative to GMT.

PED may be changed to match the time and date (in GMT)

PED may be adjusted to suit the local time in which the user

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3.6.3 Data logging mode

It is possible to change the
Data is recorded by the

TRACERCO

TRACERCO

PED in either Periodic Logging or Intelligent Logging mode.

PED data-logging mode in the Settings tab.

In Periodic Logging mode the

TRACERCO

PED will record the accumulated dose every minute.
Periodic Logging is not preferred when deployed in low dose rate areas as many data points
will show zero changes and will unnecessarily use

Hint: Select Periodic Logging only if the

TRACERCO

TRACERCO

PED is to be deployed in areas where the

PED memory.

dose rate will be consistently above background, and/or rapid dose rate fluctuations are
not anticipated.

Whilst in intelligent logging mode the

TRACERCO
change in dose. In normal circumstances the
employing intelligent logging. Intelligent logging is the default mode on the

PED will log the accumulated dose for every 0.01 μSv

TRACERCO

PED memory is used most efficiently by

TRACERCO

PED.

The logging mode is selected by clicking the Apply button next to the desired mode in the settings tab.

3.6.4 Changing TRACERCO PED units

The units in which the TRACERCO PED displays dose and dose rate data can be changed between
μSv (and μSv/h) and mRem (and mRem/h). This change is made by clicking the Set PED Units to …
button at the bottom of the Settings tab.

3.6.5 Assigning TRACERCO PED users

It is possible to assign the TRACERCO PED to another user by clicking the Assign PED to User button
in the Users tab and selecting a name from the list. After changing the assigned user the new name is
stated on the

TRACERCO

PED charge screen.

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Users may be created and deleted by clicking the Add and Delete Users button, then selecting
the appropriate action in the dialog box that appears.

Note that changing the assigned user and editing the user name list are functions that require
TRACERCO

PED password access (see section 3.9).

3.6.6 Setting the folder for data storage

The folder used for storing dose history data is selected when DoseVision is installed for the first time.

It is possible to change the data storage folder or create a new folder by clicking on the Set Data

Folder button on the Advanced tab.

3.7

TRACERCO

The latest version of the

PED FIRMWARE UPGRADES

TRACERCO
(www.tracerco.com/monitors). Once the latest firmware has been saved DoseVision may be used for
installing it onto the

TRACERCO

Firmware button in the Advanced tab and selecting the relevant Hex file from the explorer window.

TRACERCO

The

PED must be docked for this operation.

Note that upgrading the firmware requires administrator access (see section 3.9).

3.8 DOSEVISION UPGRADES

The latest version of DoseVision may be downloaded from the
(www.tracerco.com/monitors). Instructions for DoseVision upgrades are provided on the web site.

PED firmware may be downloaded from the

TRACERCO

website

PED. The firmware upgrade is performed by clicking the Upgrade

TRACERCO

website

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3.9 ACCESS SECURITY

Upon receipt of a

TRACERCO

PED the DoseVision software should be installed on a nominated

“Administrator” PC.

TRACERCO

The

When a

TRACERCO

in the

TRACERCO

PED is supplied without password protection.

PED that is not password protected is in the dock, a password may be set

PED using the Set Admin Password button. There is an option in the Set

Administrator Password dialog to select previously used passwords from a drop-down list.
This allows a quick set up process when several

TRACERCO

User names are not associated with the password. The password is held in the
and applies whichever PC the

TRACERCO

PED is connected to.

PEDs are in operation.

TRACERCO

PED

Subsequent connection of password protected TRACERCO PEDs to the Administrator PC will not
require password entry as the password will be cached on the PC. Access security for

TRACERCO

PEDs on the Administrators PC is effectively provided by the PC Windows login.

Hint: The dose history data is normally downloaded to a folder in application data, which is visible

only to the user who first runs DoseVision on the PC. If wider access is required for the dose
history data the administrator can choose to change the data folder to a more public one,
e.g. a folder within shared docs. See section 3.6.6 for changing the data storage folder.

If a

TRACERCO

PED that has had a password applied is connected to a different PC
(with DoseVision installed) the password will be required to gain access to administrator
level functions. User level functions can still be freely accessed. Users level access is
restricted to the following functions:

• Transferring and viewing current data

• Viewing old data for the assigned user that is stored on the PC

• Changing the data storage folder

• Exporting data

• Changing the data logging mode

• Setting the time zone

• Changing the

TRACERCO

PED measurement units

Administrator level access to a
Administrator Access button and giving the password. Once the password has been given for a
particular

TRACERCO

PED, it is not necessary to re-enter it in the future as the password is cached

on the PC.

It is possible to view the password on a docked
Password” button on the advanced tab. This requires administrator level access and may be used
when the user of a different PC requires administrator access and the password has been
forgotten.

In the unlikely circumstances of the administrator PC losing the cached password, Tracerco can
provide a pass code that will allow the administrator to read the
on the Get Forgotten Password button and follow the instructions.

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TRACERCO

PED can be acquired on any PC by clicking the Get

TRACERCO

PED by clicking the “Show Admin

TRACERCO

PED password. Click

4. MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION

The

TRACERCO
environments and should provide many years of effective service provided attention is paid to
basic operational maintenance.

4.1 CHARGING THE TRACERCO PED

The

TRACERCO
dock has a micro USB connection that will allow charging via a mains supply, 12v
car supply or connection to a PC USB port.

Note that only charger accessories supplied by TRACERCO are

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recommended. See section 6 for further information on
accessories.

During charging an estimation of battery capacity and a lightning flash icon is
displayed. When the estimated battery charge is greater than 95% the display
will show full charge. Active warning messages are also displayed during charge.

PED has been designed for reliable operation in heavily industrialised

PED is charged by inserting it into a charger dock. The charger

TRACERCO

PED

A fully charged
conditions before recharge is required. A low battery warning will be provided when only 8 hours
remaining capacity is estimated. When the battery charge reaches a critically low level the
PED will close down to preserve stored data. Further drain on the battery may result in loss of the
TRACERCO

The user must not attempt to change

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the

TRACERCO

PED real time clock.

TRACERCO

Note that during charging the

PED can be expected to last for greater than 300 hours in normal operating

TRACERCO

PED battery.

TRACERCO

PED does not record data.

4.2 CLEANING

The

TRACERCO

PED features a soft polymer over mould that has been manufactured from materials
with excellent chemical resistance and inherent antistatic properties. The over mould may be cleaned
by wiping with a slightly moistened cloth. A mild detergent may be used if required.

TRACERCO

The

PED screen is manufactured from a tough polymer with antistatic coating. Care
must be taken when cleaning that the antistatic coating is not removed. The screen may be cleaned
by gently wiping with a slightly moistened soft cloth. A mild detergent may be used if required.

4.3 HANDLING

Maintenance of the mechanical integrity and antistatic properties of the
are critical for use in explosive atmospheres. While the
unnecessary impacts, abrasions or contact with harmful chemicals should be avoided.
recommend that the

TRACERCO

See section 6 for further information on

The user must not attempt to open the

!

TRACERCO for repair.

TRACERCO

TRACERCO

PED has a tough design,

PED housing

PED is transported in an approved case and pouch.

TRACERCO

TRACERCO

PED accessories.

PED The TRACERCO PED must be returned to

TRACERCO

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4.4 SCREEN PROTECTION

The

TRACERCO

power consumption. However,

PED screen graphics have been designed to maximise screen life and minimise

TRACERCO

recommend that the time period before screensaver
activation should be kept as low as practical. Long periods of screen activity will reduce the lifetime
of the

TRACERCO

PED screen.

4.5 CALIBRATION

Ionising radiation legislation recommends that all operational radiation measurement devices are
subjected to regular inspection and testing. This recommendation includes performance checks
and where appropriate, recalibration of the monitor.

TRACERCO

The

PED should be calibrated with the display screen facing the radiation beam.
The position of the GM detector is clearly marked by the detector window near the bottom of the
front face. An ISO phantom or suitable correction factor should be employed during calibration.

Note that the calibration will be invalid if the

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during operations. The

A special feature of the

TRACERCO

TRACERCO

PED is the provision of a warning message to notify the user

PED must not be used as a handheld device.

TRACERCO

PED is not worn on the torso

when calibration is due. The next calibration due date may be found in the monitor details screen.
Calibration contact details are also contained here. See section 2.5 for navigation to this screen.

TRACERCO

All
Following this initial procedure (or the regular inspection and calibration check)

PEDs are checked and calibrated immediately prior to despatch to the customer.

TRACERCO

operatives will re-set the next calibration check due date within the software of the PED.

To assist in providing customers with a more efficient and comprehensive service,

TRACERCO
has developed a proprietary database, which holds records of all monitors supplied to customers,
including details of inspections, repairs, replacements and calibrations. This database provides
a cradle-to-grave history for the tracking of radiation monitors.

TRACERCO

has several calibration and repair facilities throughout the world. Contact

TRACERCO

customer services to find your nearest facility.

Tracerco Customer Services

UK (Global Headquarters) USA

Te l: [phone] Te l: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] Toll Free: 1 800 288 8970
Web: www.tracerco.com/monitors Email: [e-mail]

Malaysia Australia

Te l: [phone] (GL) Te l : [phone]
Email: [e-mail] Email: [e-mail]

Brazil

Te l: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.tracerco.com.br

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4.6 PED SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE UPGRADES

A special feature of the
software and firmware. This allows users to benefit from the latest

The latest version of the
TRACERCO

website (www.tracerco.com/monitors). Once the latest firmware has been saved

DoseVision may be used for installing onto the

TRACERCO

TRACERCO

PED and DoseVision is the ability to upgrade to the latest

TRACERCO

PED improvements.

PED firmware and DoseVision may be downloaded from the

TRACERCO

PED.

4.7 ESSENTIAL SAFETY INFORMATION

4.7.1 Hazardous area Approval dependant on version ordered and described on
equipment label

The TRACERCO PED model T404-A-1 is suitable for operation in hazardous areas, zones 0, 1 & 2.
ATEX Certificate: Baseefa11ATEX0045

IECEx Certificate IECEx BAS11.0027;
FM Approval: 3041519
ATEX/IECEx Mark:
ATEX: II 1G

Electrical code: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C)
USA Mark:

IS Class I, Div1, Groups ABCD, T4 (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C)
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 Ga (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C)

Canadian Mark:
Class I, Zone 0, Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C)

The ATEX coding declares the equipment is for non-mining use (II) with very high protection (1) for
gas (G) atmospheres. The electrical coding is for intrinsically safe equipment (ia) and may be used
in flammable gas groups IIA, IIB and IIC and with a temperature class of T1, T2, T3, and T4. The
equipment is only certified for use in ambient temperatures –20°C to +50°C inclusive.

4.7.2 Approval standards ATEX/IECEx/FM/CSA

BS EN 60079-0:2006 & 2009
BS EN 60079-11:2007
FM Class 3600 / 3610 / 3810
CSA-C22.2 60079-0 / E60079-11 / 1010.1

4.7.3 Repair and maintenance of the TRACERCO PED

Repair of the equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the
applicable code of practice e.g. IEC/EN 60079-19

All parts used in the repair of the TRACERCO PED must be supplied by TRACERCO.

The screen of the TRACERCO PED has a conductive coating to prevent the build up of a static
charge. The screen and the body of the equipment may be cleaned using water and a mild
detergent. There will normally be no danger of ingress as the body is sealed to IP67 meaning it is
submersible in water up to 1 metre deep. Do not use anything abrasive.

The following materials are used in the construction of the TRACERCO PED:

• Clip and bracket (Static dissipative Polycarbonate/ABS alloy)

• Rear case (Static dissipative Polycarbonate/ABS alloy with a static dissipative TPE overmould)

• Front case (polycarbonate with a static dissipative TPE overmould)

• Screen coated with Indium Tin Oxide (ITO)

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Note - If the equipment is likely to come into contact with aggressive substances, it is the
responsibility of the user to take suitable precautions to ensure the type of protection provided by
the equipment is not compromised.

4.7.4 Use of the TRACERCO PED docks

The T409 and T410 docks are used for charging and communicating with the TRACERCO PED

These docks are the only equipment which may be used to communicate with the TRACERCO
PED. The docks must not be used in a hazardous location.

U

m =

253V

AC.

This is the maximum voltage which may be applied to the docks without invalidating the type of
protection. This is not the dock supply voltage. The nominal supply for the docks is +5V +/- 5%.

Repair of the docks shall be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the
applicable code of practice e.g. IEC/EN 60079-19

All parts used in the repair of the TRACERCO PED docks must be supplied by TRACERCO.
The dock cases are ABS and may be cleaned with a damp cloth.

4.7.5 Electromagnetic interference

Whilst the TRACERCO PED has undergone rigorous EMC testing it is advisable that care
is taken when used in close proximity to medical devices such as pacemakers.

4.7.6 Device heating

The TRACERCO PED may become warm during charging and normal use.

For technical support contact:-

Tracerco Customer Services

UK (Global Headquarters) USA

Te l: [phone] Te l: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] Toll Free: 1 800 288 8970
Web: www.tracerco.com/monitors Email: [e-mail]

Malaysia Australia

Te l: [phone] (GL) Te l : [phone]
Email: [e-mail] Email: [e-mail]

Brazil United Arab Emirates

Te l: [phone] Te l : [phone]
Email: [e-mail] Email: [e-mail]

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5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The

TRACERCO
Instrumentation – Measurement of personal dose equivalents Hp(10) and Hp(0.07) for X, gamma,
neutron and beta radiations – Direct reading personal dose equivalent meters and monitors).

Further details of type tests may be found in Appendix A.

5.1 RADIOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE

Radiation detected X-rays and gamma rays in range 33 keV to 1.25 MeV.

Sensor Single, energy compensated geiger müller tube.

Units Sieverts or Rem

Radiation dose rate Bargraph display 0 to 100 mSv/h or 0-10 Rem/h

Accumulated dose Dose “man” display 0 to 10 Sv or 0-1000 Rem

PED has been tested in accordance with EN 61526:2007 (Radiation Protection

(may be selected in DoseVision software)

Digital numeric 0 to 100 mSv/h or 0-1000 Rem

Digital numeric 0 to 10 Sv or 0-1000 Rem

Peak radiation dose rate Digital numeric 0 to 100 mSv/h or 0-10 Rem/h

Alarms Two alarm levels for both dose and dose rate.

Alarm levels set via DoseVision software.
Dedicated LEDs for dose and dose rate will flash
amber for first alarm level and red for second
alarm level. Loud beep and powerful vibrate alerts
occur during alarm.

Overload Response PED gives clear indication of overload

when above 100mSv/h.
A special feature of the Tracerco PED is continued
indication of possible accumulated dose
inaccuracy due to overload. This indication is
provided on both the PED and in the data in
DoseVision.

Variation with Temperature Less than ± 10% over temperature

range -20°C to +50°C.

Dose rate linearity ± 16% over the range 2 μSv/h to 100 mSv/h

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TRACERCO PED energy response

TRACERCO

PED energy response results from tests performed by the UK Health Protection

Agency. Responses are normalised to Cs-137.

TRACERCO PED angular response

TRACERCO

PED angular response results from tests performed by the UK Health Protection

Agency. Responses are normalised to Cs-137.

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TRACERCO PED dose rate response

TRACERCO

PED dose rate response results from tests performed by the UK Health Protection Agency.

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5.2 HAZARDOUS AREA APPROVAL

ATEX/IECEx APPROVAL DEPENDANT ON VERSION ORDERED AND DESCRIBED ON EQUIPMENT LABEL

Certification numbers ATEX certificate number: Baseefa11ATEX0045

IECEx certificate number: IECEX BAS11.0027

ATEX coding II 1G

Electrical coding Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ + 50°C)

USA/CANADA APPROVAL DEPENDANT ON VERSION ORDERED AND DESCRIBED ON EQUIPMENT LABEL

FM Approval Certificate Number 3041519

USA Mark IS Class I, Div 1, Groups ABCD, T4 (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ + 50°C)

Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 Ga (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ + 50°C)

Canadian Mark Class I, Zone 0, Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ + 50°C)

5.3 EMC

EMC compliance 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility

Directive (including amendments).

Tested and passed according to EN61526.

5.4 BATTERY

Battery Rechargeable lithium ion

Battery life Greater than 300 hours typical battery charge with
(with screen saver on) background radiation and room temperature.

Tested and passed according to EN61526.

Low battery indication Approximately 8 hours available life left with

background radiation.
Tested and passed according to EN61526.

Time to Recharge 2 hours from flat

5.5 MECHANICAL

Case material Tough polymers with antistatic

surface properties.

Size 10 x 6 x 2 cm

Weight 160g approx

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5.6 ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating temperature range -20 to 50oC

Temperature stability tested and passed
according to EN61526.
Temperature shock tested and passed
according to EN61526.

Humidity range Up to 95%

Tested and passed according to EN61526.

-2

Vibration 20 ms

for 15 mins in each of 3 orthogonal
directions in the range 10 to 33Hz.
Tested and passed according to EN61526.

Shock 6 x 1m drops onto concrete,

1 drop on each face of

TRACERCO

PED.

Tested and passed according to EN61526.

Microphonics 60 x 10cm drops onto hard steel surface,

10 shocks on each of the main 6 faces.
Tested and passed according to EN61526.

Ingress protection rating IP67

5.7 DATA LOGGING

Memory 125,000 data point capacity.

Includes dose measurements
and alarms/fault events.

Memory retention Serial non-volatile memory. 10 year data retention.

Dose data log interval Intelligent mode: log every 0.01 µSv

Periodic mode: log every 1 minute
Logging mode selected in DoseVision.

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6. ACCESSORIES FOR THE TRACERCO PED

There are several accessories available for use with the

Portable dock: for charging

and transferring data.

Desktop dock: for charging

and transferring data.

TRACERCO

PED.

In car charger

Multi-region mains adapter.

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Lanyard

Tough Transit CasePouch

7. TRACERCO MONITORS PRODUCT RANGE

We offer a number of monitors for sale and hire including a range of intrinsically safe
monitors, which are suitable for use in a potentially explosive environment:

• TRACERCO Intrinsically Safe range
T201 Radiation Contamination Monitor

T202 Radiation Dose Rate Monitor
T404 TRACERCO PED.

• TRACERCO range
T401 Contamination Monitor

T402 Dose Rate Monitor
T403 Contamination Monitor
T406 X-Ray Monitor.

We also offer for sale a Mud Monitor for detecting
dislodged sources during drilling operations.

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APPENDIX A - Type test report summary

Test Acceptance criteria Result

Dose response EN 61526:2007 Within +/- 7%

Relative intrinsic error was determined using

137

Cs gamma requires:
radiation at approximately 20%, 40% and 80% of each +/- 15%
order of magnitude. A single measurement was performed
at each point.

Dose rate response EN 61526:2007 Within +/- 16%
Dose rate response was determined using

137

Cs at requires:
approximately 20%, 40% and 80% of each order of +/- 20%
magnitude over the full working range of the TRACERCO
PED. A single measurement was performed at each point

Variation of response with Photon Radiation Energy EN 61526:2007 -14% to +31%
Determined over the energy range 33 keV to 1.25 MeV. requires:
An x-ray source (ISO) was used to generate energies up to -29% to +67%

241

248 keV . Gamma radiation emitted from

60

Co sources provided the response to energies 60 keV,

Am,

137

Cs and

662 keV and 1.25 MeV respectively.

Variation of response with angle of incidence EN 61526:2007 -26% to +18%
Angular dependence determined using

241

Am and 33 keV x radiation. The measurements -29% to +67% limited to +/-450)

were performed at angles of incidence up to ±60

137

Cs, 60Co, requires: (33keV response

o

Dose rate overload TRACERCO
TRACERCO PED exposed to 500 mSvh

-1

EN 61526:2007 PED displayed >100

for a period of five minutes. requires: mSv h-1for entire

indication of overload duration of the overload

Response time EN 61526:2007 <8s increasing
Time to increase from background to more than 80% requires: <5s decreasing
of the true dose rate. <10 s response time
Time to decrease to less than 20% of the true dose rate.

Beta and neutron radiation response EN 61526:2007 Beta response is 4%
Dose rate response to beta radiation determined requires: of actual dose.

90

using

Sr/90Y (15000 µSv/h) response to be stated Neutron response is
Dose rate response to neutron radiation determined by the manufacturer 4% of actual dose.
using and

241

Am/Be (122.39 µSv/h)

Full type test details are available upon request.

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For further details please contact:

Tracerco
Unit 2/3 Belasis Court,
Belasis Hall Business Park,
Billingham,
Cleveland, TS23 4AZ, UK

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.tracerco.com/monitors

@TracercoMonitor

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