Visionary MRDX Users Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE

RADIATION DETECTION SYSTEM

11814 South Election Road, Suite 200

D-tect Systems Group

Visionary Products Inc.

Draper, UT 84020

www.dtectsystems.com

Table of Contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Key Features ................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Version xx: Change Log ................................................................................................. 4

2 Getting Started ......................................................................................................................... 4

3 Specifications........................................................................................................................... 5

4 Box Contents ........................................................................................................................... 6

5 Software Options ..................................................................................................................... 7

5.1 DX-View Software ......................................................................................................... 7

5.2 DX-Dashboard Setup Tool ............................................................................................. 7

6 Maximizing Battery Life ......................................................................................................... 7

7 Recharging the MiniRad-DX ................................................................................................... 7

8 Stand-Alone Operation ............................................................................................................ 7

8.1 Communication Icons ..................................................................................................... 9

8.2 Main Menu Screen ........................................................................................................ 10

8.3 Device Menu ................................................................................................................. 11

8.4 GPS Menu ..................................................................................................................... 12

8.5 Alerts Menu .................................................................................................................. 13

8.5.1 Alarm Options .......................................................................................................... 13

8.5.2 Setting Alarm Levels ................................................................................................ 14

8.6 Display Menu ................................................................................................................ 14

8.6.1 Sleep Modes ............................................................................................................. 14

9 PC Connection and Network ................................................................................................. 16

10 Compliance Requirements ..................................................................................................... 18

11 Technical Support .................................................................................................................. 19

12 Warranty for D-tect System Products .................................................................................... 19

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1 Introduction

The Mini Rad-DX is a handheld security and inspection device that detects emissions from
radioactive material. The Mini Rad-DX system can operate as a stand-alone detector or as the
roving detection part of a larger Mini Rad-DX and Rad-DX network for monitoring a building
or facility.

1.1 Key Features

Device Highlights

• High sensitivity detector (CsI scintillator with PMT)

• Operator selectable alarm levels (password controlled)

• Two bright, high-resolution display screens

• Real-time dose rate graph

• Units displayed in rems per hour, Sieverts per hour, or counts per second

• 130 hours between recharge (depending on options selected)

• Integrated GPS for complete logging of dose rate, location, and time

• Vibrate or audio alarm

• ANSI N42.32, N42.33 and N42.42 compliant

Mesh Network

• Integrated mesh radio

• 2.4 GHz, 25 selectable channels

• Network range between devices is 1000m LOS

• Up to 50 devices per network

• Easy to set-up and modify network

Communication and Security

• Mini USB interface

• 128 bit AES encryption

With Network Integration

• Real-time control and monitoring of an entire network via smartphone, PC, or tablet

• Network can include Rad-DX area monitors and Rad-DXG portal monitors

• Autologging – every time a MiniRad-DX comes within range of its DX network it will

upload time, position, and alarm data –no user interaction required

• Emails can be sent when an alarm occurs

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1.2 Version xx: Change Log

• TBD

• TBD

2 Getting Started

Additional documentation, such as Getting Started and Installation Guides, is available to help
you setup your Mini Rad-DX network of detectors. Software is also available for configuration
and communication including the DX-View software and the DX Cloud Server Software (DX­Dashboard).

List of Quick Start and Installation Guides

• Mini Rad-DX Handheld Radiation Detector Quick Start Guide**

• Rad-DX Radiation Detector Quick Start Guide

• DX-View Quick Start Guide

• DX-Dashboard Quick Start Guide

**Coming Soon

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3 Specifications

Specification

Detectors

Communication

Power

Battery Life

Detection Speed

Dose Rate Range

Sensitivity

Dose Rate Response

137

(

Cs)

Energy Range

Display

Display Units

Alarm Volume

Humidity

Temperature

Dimensions

Weight

Environment

Regulatory

137

(

Cs)

MiniRad-DX

6 cm3 CsI(Na) scintillation crystal with a PMT

D-tect SensorNet mesh network, USB

Lithium Ion Battery (Rechargeable)

130 hrs (depending on options selected)

1 second

1 µrem/hr - 70 mrem/hr
(0.01 µSv – 0.7 mSv/hr).

1.93 cps/µrem/hr (193 cps/µSv/hr)

Less than 20%

50 keV – 3 MeV

Two advanced displays to provide a rich user interface along with a quick display
for detection status.

• Main Display

o Type: Transflective TFT LCD
o Resolution: 320 x 240
o Color Depth: 18-bits providing up to 262,144 color rendering

• Top Display

o Type: Organic LED

Resolution: 128 x 64

(µ – m)rem/hr, (n – m)Sv/hr, CPS

> 85 dB (A-weighted in free air) at 30cm

95% at 35 °C non-condensing

-20 °C to 50 °C

62 mm x 31 mm x 107 mm
(2.44” x 1.22“ x 4.21”)

172.9 g (6.1 oz)

IP65 rated

FCC and CE Compliant
Designed to meet ANSI N42.32

(2)

and N42.33 requirements

Table 1: MiniRad-DX Specifications

(1) Battery life testing was completed with GPS and SensorNet radio turned off. Enabling these features will reduce actual

battery life.

(2) The Mini Rad-DX uses a built-in rechargeable battery that, due to safety concerns, is not replaceable. Therefore D-tect

claims an exemption from ANSI 42.32 Section 5.15.1.

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4 Box Contents

Figure 1: Mini Rad-DX Handheld Radiation Detector

Other hardware components packaged with each Mini Rad-DX include:

Mini USB Cable

Table 2: Additional Mini Rad-DX Hardware

Holster

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5 Software Options

Two different software applications are available to monitor and configure Mini Rad-DX
radiation detectors.

5.1 DX-View Software

The DX-View is a PC application used to monitor and configure MiniRad-DX and Rad-DX
detectors. Multiple detectors can be monitored in real-time as long as a Rad-DX device is
connected to the PC directly and the other detectors are configured to communicate via the
mesh network. This software is available for download from www.dtectsystems.com. If you
wish to configure your Mini Rad-DX directly using this tool, install the downloaded software
and connect the device to your computer using the included mini USB cable.

5.2 DX-Dashboard Setup Tool

The DX-Dashboard Setup Tool is needed to initially configure devices in the Rad-DX family to
connect to the DX Cloud Server. The DX-Dashboard is the web server application and can be
used to monitor and control a MiniRad-DX and Rad-DX network from any smart phone, tablet,
or PC. DX-Dashboard runs on either the D-tect Cloud server or the DX Network Assistant (if
installed at your facility). You will be asked for your user name and password to allow access to
your network.

Note: In order for MiniRad-DX devices to appear in the DX-Dashboard software, one Rad-DX
device in the network needs to be connected to the network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

6 Maximizing Battery Life

The MiniRad-DX battery can last up to 130 hours with the mesh radio turned off, the GPS
capability turned off, and displays set to sleep after one minute. Turning up screen brightness,
keeping displays on longer, turning on the mesh radio and turning on GPS will require more
frequent recharging. Monitor the battery icon in the upper left corner of the front display to
determine when it is time to recharge the MiniRad-DX.

7 Recharging the MiniRad-DX

The MiniRad-DX is recharged through a USB connection. Either a USB port on a PC or a USB
wall charger can be used to recharge the MiniRad-DX.

8 Stand-Alone Operation

The MiniRad-DX can operate in a stand-alone mode with information displayed directly on the
device’s LCD and OLED screens. Options for the MiniRad-DX, such as screen brightness,
screen sleep timers, and radiation units, can be set up using the following process:

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