USER MANUAL - Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation
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1. Alarm LEDs DIGITAL AREA MONITOR Ethernet External Strobe horn Relay out DC power On Off switch Display Keypad Figure 4 BNC MODEL 960 label BNC MODEL 960 supports two power options Le PoE power of Ethernet or DC A Note In case of using an external strobe horn PoE is not supported Only DC power option works AN Note In case of PoE power option make sure to use a PoE supporting hub Note In case of wall flush installation an in wall mounting bracket and a cover are provided Installation example is shown in figure 5 Page 10 In wall flush Mounting bracket Figure 4 Wall flush installation example USING KEYPAD Turn On message When MODEL 960 is turned ON it displays following message Background Measurement in progress Please wait It measures background radiation for a given time defined in configuration setup as averaging time DIGITAL AREA MONITOR o amp SAFE ALERT1 ALERT2 ound Aeasurenent in Please Wallis Figure 5 BNC MODEL 960 turn on message Background measurement procedure ll Page e Access to configuration menu Press on the keypad in order to access the configuration menu The unit will ask 4 digit password as shown in figure 6 AN Note Factory preconfigured default password is 0000 DIGITAL AREA MONITOR SAFE ALERT1 ALERT2 Figure 6 Access to the configuration menu example e Conf2. In case of selecting static IP define local IP and subnet address Figure 21 Network setup window e Start Measurement 1 Click Right Mouse Button on the detector status icon Pop up menu is appeared as shown in figure 22 2 Select Start then real time activity graph start to display with assigned color 2015 04 01 14 50 08 Delete Group 2015 04 01 14 2015 04 14 E 2015 04 01 14 FFF 2015 03 31 16 2015 03 31 15 2015 03 31 14 2015 03 11 14 2015 03 31 14 2015 03 31 14 2015 03 31 14 2015 03 31 14 2015 03 31 14 2013 03 21 14 2015 03 11 14 2015 03 31 14 FO 2015 03 31 14 2015 03 71 14 2015 03 31 14 2015 03 31 14 2015 03 31 14 2015 03 11 14 2015 03 41 14 2015 01 31 14 _E T E DT ed Figure 22 Real time activity display 23 Page e Setup group name and network ID 1 Select Setting on the detector status icon 2 Enter group name and IP address And click Save button Figure 23 Network setup window e Event Log display When alarm event occurred the event is automatically saved in the database Event Log menu is selected from the main menu to review past events Figure 24 shows the event log window af 444227 14 48 14 39 33 14 43 14 414046055 14 50 37 FISAS 414 57 59 tiS e To view event log 1 Select date from the Date window 1 2 Select time from the Event list window 2 Alarm event in
3. ALERT2 Otherwise the system won t accept the change DIGITAL AREA MONITOR 7 BNC SAFE ALERT1 ALERT2 Figure 10 setup alarm threshold example ALERT1 case e Setup averaging interval time In general GM tube requires averaging radiation activity over certain time period to average out spike like signals which may cause false alarm The averaging time ranges from 30 to 300 second The factory default setup is 30 sec Page 14 DIGITAL AREA MONITOR qe BNC SAFE ALERT2 ALERTI Figure 11 Setup averaging time interval RELAY OUTPUT CONFIGURATION MODEL 960 supports 3 relay output signals i e normal alertl and alert2 It uses a DIN 604 6P connector and its pin configuration is as follow e Normal Green LED 5 e ALERT1 Yellow LED 4 e ALERT2 Red LED 2 e Ground 7 15 Page 10 0 40 Figure 12 Relay output pin configuration DIN 604 6P STROBE amp HORN CONFIGURATION External strobe amp horn D SUB 9F configuration is shown in figure 13 Its pin configuration is as follow e Normal Green LED 5 e ALETR1 Yellow LED 4 e ALETR2 Red LED 6 e Ground 2 Wire G Wire Alarm 4 40UNC GND 031307 09F lA AD 12 55160 25 GND Figure 13 Strobe amp Horn pin configuration The MODEL 960 s external Strobe amp Horn has 3 way LED with speaker And it is syne with status LED of main body Figure 14 shows normal green LED a
4. Page 20 APPLICATION SOFTWARE e Login procedure When running the software login window appears as shown in figure 19 Enter valid ID with password Factory preconfigured ID and password is admin and admin respectively Note The first time to login as admin Please change the password for security Note Without password you couldn t tun the program so you must remember the password Note If you forget about the Password please re install the program admin Password admin Login X Cancle Figure 19 Login window The main screen is shown in figure 20 It is divided into 5 fields 1 e main menu bar detector status real time activity date time and event log Details of each function and usage is described in following sub chapters 7 O Main Menu O Detector Status O Time Activity Time O Event Log Figure 20 Main screen e Detector status MODEL 960 application software can handle up to 4 units same time The color of detector status icon indicates alarm status of each units Color gray offline green normal yellow alert1 and red alert2 respectively The alias name of each unit is displayed on top of the status icon e Network setup Figure 21 shows network setup instruction Select Network Setup from System menu 1 Click lt Search gt button to search MODEL 960 units connected 2 Select a unit to setup network on the list box 3 Select static IP or DHCP protocol 4
5. applications requiring remote real time 24 7 radiation monitoring The unit is suitable for both on wall or flush wall installation BNC AM members are based on Ethernet networking architecture and data management protocols that acquire data from multiple units generating local alarms and providing central command with comprehensive oversight and actionable alarm information Figure 1 BNC MODEL 960 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The BNC MODEL 960 has been meticulously engineered to provide safe dependable high performance to its user for years to come But as with any kind of electrical equipment following instructions and taking basic precautions will prevent injury to yourself the patient or to the equipment Therefore prior to using this equipment you should e Read and adhere to the included unpacking and assembly document Page 4 e Read and understand this manual thoroughly e Store all provided documents in a safe place for future reference e Especially be sure to read the SAFETY chapter of this manual and thoroughly understand all warning and caution labels PRODUCT WARRANTY Description of the Berkeley Nucleonics warranty for the BNC M MODEL 960 radiation area monitoring system e The unit is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship including parts labor and all unit elements e Unless otherwise indicated the warranty is good for 12 months after delivery to the o
6. BERKELEY NUCLEONICS USER MANUAL BNC MODEL 960 This manual covers installation and operation procedures for BNC AM members Berkeley Nueloonies Corporation Precision instrumentation Since 1963 Berkeley Nucelonics 2955 Kerner Blvd San Rafael CA 94901 415 453 9955 info berkeleynucleonics com Page 2 USER MANUAL BNC MODEL 960 Table of Contents Chapter Introduction 3 BUMer ON alGesec Ica 3 Imporadi salei tonal a 3 Produc AA es E E A E E E A E E E 4 Chapter 2 Safety us a N E E A S 5 Carton and NO erce N a iS 5 CISCO ibid lib cad 6 Lab EEC PO eee ee eee ee cen ener eee ee oe ee eee ne oe ee ree 6 Environment to quitenlents cedida iaa a Chapters Setup struct ida iaa 8 dl O O 8 PAON aena a A A A O TEE TS 9 Eia E comer S E E terrae E E T A E E ty 10 Ren roupa con AO e n TA A AT 14 SODES NOC On AO E a a E N T E TE 15 Chapter 4 Application Software ii ads 17 Network soci PIREWN AL ia e E E 17 API CANOA SONATE iin A 20 Chapter 5 Vi Ai te atl CC siii a e E E E 25 RTCA MIMO NSEC HOM iea a A A ATA 25 A PPENdIXA SPECICAONS pili 26 3 Page CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The BNC MODEL 960 is a member of the Model 960 AM area monitoring system based on a GM sensor It provides radiation dose rates in a convenient form factor with large display LCD panel It is ideal for security and radiation monitoring in the laboratory hospitals isotope production facilities and other
7. The instrument should be located where the temperature is stable within a range of 5 F to 122 F 15 C to 50 C and the maximum relative humidity is 90 noncondensing for maximum reliability and accuracy
8. ctor Core Networking O Distributed Transaction Coordinator f5 vpn client File and Printer Sharing Games CO HomeGroup O iSCSI Service JuniperNetworks JunosPulseVpn Maps O Media Center Extenders ORKRQKOOCRNRKRARORO K SKKOOKRORORKRO K Figure 17 Exception configuration window 19 Page 4 Click on lt browser gt at Window then run AM100 execution file in MODEL 960 folder Select the app you want to add or dick Browse to find one that is not listed and then dick OK Apps BTServer Toasts App Calculator i camera 2 Character Map EX Command Prompt dE Configuration Configure Java GOM Player HD Weck 2 internet Explorer Ey Magnifier Path C MProgram Files x86 WRealtekWRealtek BI Browse What are the risks of unblocking an app You can choose which network types to add this app to gt gt J e BNC AMIDOG Onganare New folder ip Downloads A Name LL Recent places R x mn H amii el Homegroup Ml This PC de Desktop E Documents Jp Downlosds T Music JE Pictures Bl Videos de Windows C Figure 18 Program execution file selection p E E Date modified Type 4142015 10005 PM File folder 42 9015 206 PM Application Applications eme oam ed Y A Note Fire wall setup screen might be different depend on Windows OS version Note If you have any problem in Fire wall setup ask for computer manager and network manager
9. er Figure 15 Windows control panel 2 Select Allowed Apps Page 18 Y or de gt Control Panel All Control Panel Items Windows Firewall vw Search Co P id id Help protect your PC with Windows Firewall Windows Firewall can help prevent hackers or malicious software from gaining access to your PC through the Allow an app or feature Internet or a network through Windows Firewall m Y Private networks Not connected Turn Windows Firewall on or off Y Guest or public networks Connected 4 Restore defaults y Advanced settings Troubleshoot my network Windows Firewall state On Networks in public places such as airports or coffee shops Incoming connections Block all connections to apps that are not on the list of allowed apps Active public networks None Notification state Notify me when Windows Firewall blocks a new app See also Action Center Network and Sharing Center Figure 16 Fire wall configuration window 3 Select Allow another app v gt ay gt Control Panel All Control Panel Items Windows Firewall Allowed apps v Search Co P Allow apps to communicate through Windows Firewall To add change or remove allowed apps and ports click Change settings What are the risks of allowing an app to communicate A Change settings Allowed apps and features Name Private Public CheckPoint VPN O Connect to a Network Proje
10. formation such as alarm duration average dose rate and maximum dose rate is displayed And window 4 displays time activity of the selected alarm event 25 Page CHAPTE 5 MAINTERNACE CLEANING INSTRUCTION Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with water window cleaner or a mild detergent Wipe the surfaces to remove dust or smudges Other than general cleaning at the discretion of the user there is no preventative maintenance required see Cleaning Instructions above The environment in which the tests must be performed should be where the temperature is stable within a range of 41 F to 100 F 45 C to 38 C and the maximum relative humidity is 90 non condensing Prior to performing any measurements the unit should be powered up for at least one half hour No other precautions are necessary AN Caution The instrument may display erroneous readings if these environmental requirements are not followed Page 26 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Dimension e Height 23 cm e Width 18 cm e Depth 6 cm e Weight 2 ke Detector e Energy compensated Geiger Mueller Tube Range 0 1 mR h to 1 R h MODEL 960 1 1 0 mR h to 10 R h MODEL 960 2 e Linearity 10 of true value Input Power e DC Power Standard e PoE optional e Battery backup gt 12 hours Li ion overcharge protection Alarm e 3 level normal alert 1 alert 2 Display unit e uR h mR h R h uSv h mSv h Sv h CPS CPM Environment Requirements
11. iguration menu screen MODEL 960 support 5 configurable parementers such as password dose rate unit alarm threshold and averaging time Figure 7 shows configuration menu screen 0 Change password 1 Select dose rate unit displayed 2 Set alarm threshold for ALERT1 3 Set alarm threshold for ALERT2 4 Set average interval time 5 Exit When a number is pressed on the keypad from 0 to 5 it enters to a corresponding configuration screen Page 12 DIGITAL AREA MONITOR SAFE ALERT2 ALERT1 Figure 7 Configuration menu screen e Changing password Changing password example is shown in figure 8 Enter 4 digit number and reenter same 4 digit number to confirm Then press A for enter or B for cancel the change Figure 8 Password changing example e Selecting dose rate unit displayed MODEL 960 support dose rate unit of uSv h uR h CPS CPM Selecting a number from the keypad The factory preconfigured default unit is uSv h AN Note If dose rate exceed uSv h or uR h the system automatically change the units to mSv h or Sv h or mR h or R b 13 Page DIGITAL AREA MONITOR ALERT2 SAFE ALERT1 Figure 9 Selecting dose rate unit e Setup alarm threshold MODEL 960 support two alarm levels 1 e ALERT1 and ALERT2 Alarm threshold value can be from 1 to 100000 uSv h The default factory setup is 1 uSv h and 5 uSv h for ALERT1 and ALERT2 respectively Z Note the threshold values must be ALERT1 lt
12. ion services AN Caution e This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to other devices in the vicinity However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other devices which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Y Reorient ot relocate the receiving device Page 6 v Increase the separation between the equipment Y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the other device s are connected Y Consult the manufacturer or field service technician fot help If when disposing the unit observe local and national regulations for the disposal of units containing lead AN WARNING e External equipment intended for connection to signal input signal output or other connectors shall comply with relevant EN Standard e If in doubt contact qualified technician or your local representative CLASSIFICATION e BNC MODEL 960 is comply with EN61326 1 2006 EN61000 3 2_A1 2009 A2 2009 EN61000 3 3 2008 and EN61010 1 2010 LABELS The label providing the system power requirements contact information MAC address and serial number of the system is l
13. lert1 yellow LED and alert2 red LED Figure 14 Strobe amp Horn pin configuration 17 Page CHAPTER 4 APPLICATION SOFTWARE NOTE Application software is an optional feature for the case that remote control and or monitoring is required via Ethernet NETWORK SECURITY FIRE WALL MODEL 960 uses both UDP and TCP network protocol If it may not work properly because of OS SECURITY Please make following changes Note Window security setup is out of program privilege so if you have any problem ask for computer manager and network manager e To Configure Network Security 1 Select control panel and then run Fire wall v E gt Control Panel All Control Panel Items v Search Co P Adjust your computer s settings View by Largeicons Folder Options Fonts ww HomeGroup ki Indexing Options EN Intel R HD Graphics Internet Options Java Keyboard E Language GA Network and Sharing M la gt Center ae Location Settings Notification Area Icons Pen and Touch E Personalization Phone and Modem Power Options al Programs and Features o GQ l RemoteApp and Desktop Recove Y Connections Region Sound Speech Recognition 57 Storage Spaces Sync Center System U Tablet PC Settings Taskbar and Navigation Troubleshooting E User Accounts Windows Defender a Windows Firewall Windows Update h Work Folders VIA HD Audio Deck E A Gy Am E y Sr Windows Mobility Cent
14. ocated at the right side of the unit Figure 2 BNC MODEL 960 label 7 Page ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS Operational To warrant reliability and accuracy of the instrument the unit should be placed in a surrounding environment consisting of the following e Temperatures range within 41 F to 100 F 5 C to 38 C e Maximum relative humidity is 10 to 80 e A barometric pressure range of 27 31 inches of mercury 700 1 060 hPa e Lowest possible and most constant background radiation Storage To warrant maximum reliability the instrument should be stored in an environment consisting of the following e Temperatures ate stable and range from 40 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C e The maximum relative humidity is 5 to 95 e Barometric pressure is within a range of 27 31 inches of mercury 700 1 060 hPa Page 8 CHAPTER 3 SETUP INSTRUCTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS BNC MODEL 960 and its components are shown in figure 3 The accessories are needed depend on options Accessories include DC adaptor Ethernet cable and 3 way strobe horn with alarm LED and speaker SAFE ALERTA ALERTA Figure 3 BNC MODEL 960 and its components 9 Page INSTALLATION BNC MODEL 960 is pre configured and fully tested at the factory before being shipped Therefore it is ready to operate by simply connecting the power and turn the switch on Figure 4 shows location of ports keypad display and alarm LEDs
15. riginal buyer only 5 Page CHAPTER 2 SAFETY CAUTIONS AND NOTES The following warnings and instructions are vital to the optimal operation of the BNC MODEL 960 unit and should be made readily accessible for reference Follow these warnings and instructions thoroughly to use the unit correctly and to protect the safety of both the patients and the users A Handling Instructions e The operation and servicing of the unit should only be handled by qualified trained personnel e To keep measurement errors at a minimal always verify the validity of any measurement or test result e Adjacent or stacked use of the unit should only be done when necessary In such cases configure the unit as it will be used and then verify normal operation AN Safety Hazard Warnings e It can be very hazardous to open the covers with the system plugged in on account of high voltage inside the unit high voltage in the detectors are up to 1000 Volts Be sure to refer all servicing to qualified trained personnel E Disposal Instructions e If when disposing the unit observe local and national regulations for the disposal of units containing lead e If when disposing the unit observe local and national regulations for the disposal of units containing a lithium battery e Do not use household of municipal waste collection services for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment EU countries require the use of separate recycling collect
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