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RadTarge II D700
Electronic Personal Dosimeter
Operator Manual
Version 1.1
January 2017
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X-Z LAB, Inc.
Subsidiary of Raycan Technology Co., Ltd.
2440 Camino Ramon
Suite #264
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 359-6908
Email: contact@x-zlab.com
www.x-zlab.com
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Product Description ................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 Models ............................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Product Diagram ........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Performance Data ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4.1 Energy Response ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.4.2 Accuracy ......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4.3 Angular Response ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Package Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 8
2 Operation .................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Actions ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Power On/Off ............................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Interface Switching ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Interfaces ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Dose Rate Interface ..................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Cumulative Dose Interface ........................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.3.1 Alarm Options ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.3.2 Threshold Settings ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.3 Dose Clearing ............................................................................................................................. 10
2.3.4 Date and Time Settings............................................................................................................. 11
2.4 Data Transfer and Charging ................................................................................................................... 11
2.5 Software ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.1 Download ..................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.2 Software Login ........................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.3 Main Interface ............................................................................................................................. 13
2.5.4 Cumulative Dose Curve ........................................................................................................... 14
2.5.5 Log Interface ............................................................................................................................... 15
2.5.6 Settings Interface ....................................................................................................................... 16
3 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 22
3.1 Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.2 Calibration .................................................................................................................................................. 22
3.3 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 22
3.4 Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
Revision History ............................................................................................................................................. 23
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1 Introduction
1.1 Product Description
RadTarge II | Personal Electronic Dosimeter is a series of all-digital electronic personal dosimeters
(EPD) covering a wide range of gamma and X-ray radiation that combines four functions in one:
Dose equivalent rate meter
Accumulated dose meter
Active self-reading dose meter
Active self-alarming dose meter
RadTarge II uses a high-performance YSO scintillation crystal combined with a state-of-the-art silicon
photomultiplier (SiPM) and multi-voltage threshold (MVT) algorithm to detect a wide range of
radiation doses.
RadTarge II protects users and notifies them of their environmental conditions instantly and
accurately. Proportional, real-time detection and measurement provide meaningful readouts that
focus on the awareness and safety of the user during critical times. The fast response and wide dose
rate range maximize the safety of your team. Audible, visual, and vibrating alarms alert the wearer of
alarm conditions. Intuitive navigation allows users to adjust settings in the field.
This pager-like, direct-reading EPD accurately detects and measures radiation exposure for workers
and responders in potentially hazardous environments. Its backlit LCD provides a clear indication of
the wearer’s equivalent dose rate and accumulated dose.
RadTarge II runs for 200 hours of continuous use on a full charge. Additional capabilities, including
data logging and personnel tracking, are available with the installation of RadSuite-Dose | Personal
Dose Management Software.
1.1.1 Models
RadTarge II D300
Basic wide-range model
Recommended for strong radiation fields found in applications such as irradiation processing,
accelerator centers, and nuclear power plants
RadTarge II D700
High-sensitivity model
Recommended for weak radiation fields found in applications such as nuclear medicine centers,
radiology departments, and research labs
RadTarge II D900
High dose rate model
Recommended for strong radiation fields found in applications such as irradiation processing,
accelerator centers, and nuclear power plants
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1.2 Product Diagram
MicroUSB
port
Clip
Charging
indicator
Detector
location
Display
Power
button
Alarm
indicator
Settings
button
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1.3 Product Specifications
Feature
Parameter
Radiological
Detector
YSO(Ce) scintillator + SiPM
Type of Radiation Detected
Gamma; X-ray
Energy Range
20 keV–3 MeV
Dose Rate Range
1 µrem/h–100 mrem/h (0.01 µSv/h–1 mSv/h)
Integrated Dose Range
1 µrem–10,000 rem (0.01 µSv–100 Sv)
Sensitivity
340 cps/mrad/h (34 cps/µGy/h) (∝ Cs-137)
Energy Response
≤ ±20% (∝ Cs-137)
Dose Rate Linearity Error
≤ 10% up to 100 mrem/h (1 mSv/h)
Accuracy
±5% (∝ Cs-137)
Alarm Threshold
User-set values for dose rate: 100 µrem/h–100 mrem/h
(1 µSv/h–1 mSv/h)
Alert Options
Audible (80 dB at 12 in / 30 cm)
Visual (LED and display)
Vibrating
Alarm Response Time
< 2 s
Overload Display
Activation when > 100 mrem/h (1 mSv/h)
Overload indication up to 1,000 rem/h (10 Sv/h)
Electrical and Mechanical
Communications
MicroUSB and RadSuite-Dose (Mac/PC software)
Power Supply
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life
Typically 200 h in background field
Display
Backlit LCD
Dimensions
2.7 x 1.8 x 0.7 in (69 x 46 x 17 mm)
Weight
2.1 oz (60 g)
Accessories
MicroUSB cable
Initialization Time
< 2 s
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32–122 °F (0–50 °C)
Storage/Transport Temperature
-4–158 °F (-20–70 °C)
Relative Humidity
≤ 90% (non-condensing)
IP Rating
IP65
EMI/EMC Compliance
Exceeds IEC 61526 requirements
FCC ID
2AC7P-110
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1.4 Performance Data
1.4.1 Energy Response
ISO Beam Tech Code
Energy (keV)
Energy Response
LK35
30
82.00%
LK55
48
89.01%
LK70
60
112.74%
LK100
87
107.03%
LK125
109
83.78%
LK170
148
90.12%
137
Cs
662
100.00%
60Co
1250
84.82%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
keV
Energy Response
Energy Response
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1.4.2 Accuracy
Photon Beam
Dose Equivalent Rate (µGy/h)
Relative Intrinsic Error
137
Cs-662 keV
60.5
4.62%
121.0
0.93%
242.0
1.03%
484.0
1.00%
968.0
0.29%
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
keV
Relative Intrinsic Error
Relative Intrinsic Error
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1.4.3 Angular Response
XY-Plane (
137
Cs)
Direction (°)
Response
-180
100%
-150
96%
-120
95%
-90
99%
-60
96%
-30
97%
0
100%
30
98%
60
96%
90
100%
120
97%
150
98%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
-180
-150
-120
-90
-60
-30
0
30
60
90
120
150
Angular Response: XY-Plane
Z-Axis
X-Axis
Y-Axis
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XZ-Plane (
137
Cs)
Direction (°)
Response
0
100%
30
94%
60
91%
90
84%
-90
83%
-60
92%
-30
93%
1.5 Package Contents
Item
Quantity
RadTarge II D700
1
MicroUSB Cable
1
User Guide
1
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
0
30
60
90-90
-60
-30
Angular Response: XZ-Plane
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2 Operation
2.1 Actions
2.1.1 Power On/Off
Press the power button for two seconds until the screen lights up. After starting, the device will
automatically enter the main interface (dose rate interface). To turn off the device, press the power
button for two seconds.
2.1.2 Interface Switching
Press the settings button to toggle between interfaces.
2.2 Interfaces
2.2.1 Dose Rate Interface
The dose rate interface is the main interface after turning on the device; it displays the dose
equivalent rate.
* Accurate to 0.001 mrem/h when the reading is below 100 mrem/h, else to 0.01 mrem/h. Automatically displays
appropriate unit according to radiation intensity.
2.2.2 Cumulative Dose Interface
Press the settings button directly under the power button to switch to the cumulative dose interface,
which displays the cumulative dose equivalent.
Battery
indicator
Dose mode:
Hp(10)
Vibration alarm
Sound
alarm
Dose equivalent rate*
USB/charging indicator
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2.3 Settings
To enter setup mode, press the settings button for two seconds. “SET” will appear at the top center of
the display. Press the settings button for two seconds in any settings interface to exit setup mode and
return to the main interface.
2.3.1 Alarm Options
Enter setup mode. The flashing icon at the top left of the display indicates which alarm mode (audible
or vibrating) is being altered. Press the power button to toggle alarm on or off; press the settings
button to save changes and move onto the next alarm mode.
2.3.2 Threshold Settings
Enter setup mode and press the settings button three times. “AL” will flash at the top of the display.
Press the power button to enter threshold settings setup. The threshold value being altered will start
flashing; press the power button to choose values, and press the settings button to apply changes.
2.3.3 Dose Clearing
Enter setup mode and press the settings button four times. When “CLR” is displayed, press and hold
the power button for two seconds to enter dose clearing mode. When “YES” is displayed, press the
power button for two seconds to confirm. When “DONE” is displayed, the dose has been cleared.
Press any button to return to the main interface.
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2.3.4 Date and Time Settings
Enter setup mode and press the settings button five times. When “RTC” is displayed, press and hold
the power button for two seconds to enter the date and time settings. Press the power button to
choose values for year, month, day, and time (24-hour format). Press the settings button to move
onto the next digit. On the final digit of the time settings, press and hold the settings button until
“DONE” is displayed to save changes. Press any button to return to the main interface.
2.4 Data Transfer and Charging
Turn on RadTarge II. Connect it to your computer using the included MicroUSB cable. Data from the
device can be transferred via RadSuite-Dose to manage personal dose of record.
To charge the battery, connect RadTarge II to a powered USB port or charger using the MicroUSB
cable. The charging light on the bottom indicates charging status.
2.5 Software
RadTarge II and RadPavise are used in conjunction with RadSuite-Dose to enable features such as
dose management; data logging and export; and user and device management.
2.5.1 Download
RadSuite-Dose is available for Mac and Windows and can be downloaded online.
URL: https://www.x-zlab.com/radsuite-dose/
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2.5.2 Software Login
The login interface includes the title bar, user login, and status bar.
Title Bar
The title bar includes the Raycan logo and two to three buttons:
Main interface button: Enter dose management interface
Settings button: Enter user and device settings interface
Logout button (visible after logging in): Log out of account
User Login
There are two ways to log in to RadSuite-Dose:
Account login: User enters username and password on the login screen
Device login: After connecting a device that has been assigned to a user, the system
automatically logs into the user’s account
Status Bar
The status bar includes three functionalities:
Device connection status: shows whether a device is connected to the computer via USB
User login status: shows whether a user is logged in
Device lookup: click to reveal list of all devices that have been connected to the software;
users can click to view data associated with each device
Title bar
User login
Device
lookup
User login
status
Device
connection
status
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User Registration and Permissions
There are three user groups, each with varying permissions:
User Group
Permissions
Data Access
Super Admin
User management
Device management
Data retrieval
All devices
Admin
Device management
Data retrieval
All devices
User
Data retrieval
User’s device
Permission
Functions
User management
Add/delete users
Edit user info
Device management
Add/delete device
Edit device parameters
Data retrieval
Check device data
A default Super Admin account is provided for new user registration:
Username: Administrator
Password: admin
2.5.3 Main Interface
After logging in, the software switches to the main interface.
The main interface includes the function selection bar, data display area, and the informational
sidebar. The description of the function selection bar is shown in the following table.
Informational
sidebar
Data display area
Function
selection
bar
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Button
Description
Year
Annual cumulative dose equivalent curve
Month
Monthly cumulative dose equivalent curve
Day
Daily cumulative dose equivalent curve
Log
Log interface
The informational sidebar is composed of two sections. The top section displays basic information of
the owner of the device. The bottom section contains basic information about the device.
2.5.4 Cumulative Dose Curve
Click the sidebar toggle to show or hide the informational sidebar.
There are two data modes to choose from: Hp(10) (deep dose equivalent) and Hp(0.07) (shallow dose
equivalent). The active data mode is highlighted in gray. Click on the desired data mode to switch
modes.
The date selection menu allows users to see data corresponding to the selected date. If there is no
data, the data curve area will be blank.
Sidebar toggle
Data
mode
toggle
Date selection menu
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2.5.5 Log Interface
The log interface contains the device’s operation log. The log records four states:
Device State
Data Recorded
Power on
Device start time
Power off
Device shutoff time
Alarm start
Alarm start time
Alarm threshold
Alarm stop
Alarm end time
Clicking the date selection menu reveals a dropdown menu. Users can adjust the time period from
which the log pulls data. Once the date is selected, users can perform three actions:
Date selection menu
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Button
Function
All log
Display all log data, including device
start/shutoff time and alarm start/stop time
Alarm log
Display alarm log
Export
Export alarm log and dose data to Excel sheet
2.5.6 Settings Interface
Click on the gear icon on the top right to access the settings interface. The function selection bar
updates to settings icons. The icons and their corresponding functions are shown below:
Icon
Functions
User Group
Management settings
Personal information
All users
User management
Super admin
Device management
Admin, super admin
Device time settings
Admin, super admin
Alarm threshold settings
Admin, super admin
Software unit settings
All users
About
All users
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Management Settings
Mouse over the management settings icon to reveal three settings selections: personal information,
user management, and device management.
Personal Information
The personal information interface allows users to set their personal information, including name,
gender, job position, email address, and photo.
Button
Function
Change password
Edit user’s login password
Logout
Log out of user’s account and exit to login
interface
OK
Save setting selections
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User Management
Super admins can add and delete users on the user management interface. Clicking add leads to the
user creation interface.
Fill in the user’s basic information and assign a user group. Generally, setting the user group to user is
recommended. Click apply to complete user creation.
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Device Management
The device management interface is used to add and delete devices. It is divided by the user selection
menu and the device selection menu. Clicking the user selection menu reveals the user list, which
displays all registered users’ icons and usernames. Click on the user’s photo to show the targeted
user. The device selection bar will show the selected user’s device list.
To add a device under the selected user’s account, click add. The device type can be changed by
clicking on the device’s icon. After selecting the device type and filling out its ID, click apply to add the
device. One user can be assigned multiple devices.
Device selection menu
User selection menu
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To delete a device, click the delete button. Checkboxes will appear next to each device. Select the
devices to be deleted and press apply to complete the process.
Time Settings
The time settings interface is used for internal device real-time clock (RTC) calibration. After entering
the interface, the time selection menu displays the date and time the interface was accessed. Users
can also click on the time selection menu and adjust the time manually. Click OK to apply changes.
Time selection menu
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Alarm Threshold Settings
The threshold settings interface is used to set the alarm threshold of the device.
Dose Mode
Threshold
Description
Hp(10)
Dose equivalent threshold
Deep dose equivalent (equivalent dose
at 10 mm below surface of body)
Dose equivalent rate threshold
Hp(0.07)
Dose equivalent threshold
Shallow dose equivalent (equivalent dose
at 0.07 mm below surface of body)
Dose equivalent rate threshold
Software Unit Settings
RadSuite-Dose supports two units: Sv and rem. Click on the appropriate button to switch between the
two units of measurement.
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3 Maintenance
3.1 Cleaning
RadTarge II can be cleaned by wiping it with a damp cloth. Do not immerse RadTarge II in liquid as
the device is not completely waterproof.
3.2 Calibration
RadTarge II does not require user calibration to work properly. However, depending on the rules and
regulations of your industry, you may be required to regularly calibrate your equipment for quality
assurance purposes. Calibration may only be performed by X-Z LAB or an accredited calibration
laboratory.
3.3 Troubleshooting
Problem
Solutions
Unable to turn on
Check whether the power button was pressed for
longer than two seconds
Ensure the battery has been fully charged
Automatic shutdown
Ensure the battery has been fully charged
Insufficient power indicator on
Ensure the battery has completed charging
Charging indicator light not blinking
Ensure the MicroUSB cable is connected properly
Plug charging cable to a different USB port
Continuous alarm ringing
Confirm that a radiation source is nearby
Check alarm threshold settings
Alarm is not ringing near radiation source
Check alarm threshold settings
If the problems listed above cannot be solved, please contact X-Z LAB.
3.4 Warranty
RadTarge II comes with a one (1) year limited warranty for parts and labor. Cosmetic defects are not
eligible for repair. The device is not eligible for warranty if it has been subjected to improper use or
intentional damage.
While the device is still under warranty, users may purchase an additional year of coverage for 5% of
the product’s price. The warranty can be extended up to two (2) years, totaling to three (3) years of
coverage past purchase date.
Devices past warranty may be sent in to X-Z LAB for repair. Rates for parts and labor will be
determined at the time of repair.
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Revision History
Revision
Date
Description
0.1
September 22, 2016
Document created
1.0
October 28, 2016
Document released
1.1
January 12, 2017
Operating temperature updated
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