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1. 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 SYSTEMS D tect 1 Introduction and Overview The rad ID is a complex radiation laboratory in a small box that has been carefully designed to be easy to use It contains four different types of sensors each designed to allow an operator to detect locate and identify radioactive isotopes This manual will explain how to use the rad ID to detect locate and identify radioactive isotopes This manual does not attempt to explain radiation physics or the complex relationships of atoms and radioactive decay Information in these areas can be easily found via the internet We strongly recommend two excellent sites e The Berkeley Labs Isotope Project is an excellent resource http Ae Ibl gov education isotopes htm e Idaho National Laboratory gamma ray spectrometry center has excellent information tutorials and links http www inl gov gammaray Document Number V013186_03_rad ID_ manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 5 of 30 D tect Systems 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 SYSTEMS D tect 1 1 Operating Modes The rad ID has only two modes Detection and Identification When the rad ID is first turned on it will measure the background radiation for 30 seconds and then start with the Detection Mode Summary screen When the Handle Button is pressed the rad ID will go into Identification mod
2. 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 SYSTEMS D tect 2 3 Detection Alarms The rad ID has several different types of alarms to alert the operator The rad ID will alarm if 1 gamma or x ray radiation is detected above an operator selected dose rate 2 neutrons are detected at higher than natural background levels 3 batteries start getting too low 4 the Nal sensor needs to be calibrated to ensure accurate identifications Under alarm an alarm banner will appear and a unique audio alert for each alarm type will go off unless the sound is turned off The alarm can be muted at any time by pressing the Mute button right button 11mrem h DETECT 11 29 09 03 17 J H DOSE RATE EXCEEDS ALARM LEVEL Menu Next Page Sound On 2 4 Detecting Neutrons When a neutron alarm goes off use the Neutron Detection window to track down where the neutrons are coming from When the source of the neutrons such as a vehicle or package is identified put the rad ID as close as possible and put it into Identify Mode Be advised that neutron sources cannot be casually shipped and should be accompanied by complete transport documentation The neutron background is very altitude dependent If the rad ID measures the neutron background at sea level it will be in a much lower neutron environment than at 35 000 ft on an airliner To adjust to a higher neutron
3. identification dataset Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 19 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 SYSTEMS D tect rad ID D tect Systems File View d J D Communications ra cows Connect Datasets on rad ID Unit Update List 2004 06 30 15 07 26 50s CZT 175K NAI1 06K 2004 05 30 16 06 55 24s CZT 12K NAL25K 2004 05 30 16 06 04 35s CZT 12K NAI 28K 2004 06 30 16 03 56 01 30 CZT 48K NAI 102K 2004 06 30 14 58 14 35s CZT 1 2K NAI 62K 2004 06 30 10 11 51 30s CZT 20K NAI 3 5K 2004 06 29 11 44 24 01 00 CZT 1 2K NAI 13K 2004 06 29 11 44 09 8s CZT 85K NAI 8 7K 2004 06 29 11 40 54 02 45 CZT 4 0K NAI13K 2004 06 29 11 35 28 04 05 CZT 254K NAI62K 2004 06 29 11 36 06 17s CZT 18K NAI4 5K Datasets in Local Files Load From File Save To File Save As CSV rad ID Time Time Diff ree e D tect 8 SYSTEMS Unit 0004 Mode DETECT 00 02 46 Once an identification dataset is uploaded the histograms of the CZT sensor and Nal sensor can be viewed as shown below The data can then be saved by clicking either the Save to File button to save it as a rad ID file or Save as CSV to view it in Microsoft Excel To view a dataset saved on a PC just open the rad ID User Software application click Loa
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5. 1 2 Screen 2 CZT Histogram 2 2 1 1 3 Screen 3 Nal Histogram 2 3 Mute e Toggles the sound on and off Document Number V013186_03_rad ID_ manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 25 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 D tect SYSTEMS 6 Appendix B Specifications Temperature Range of Operation 5 to 130 F Relative Humidity 0 100 condensing Precipitation Driving Rain per Mil STD 810 Emissions FCC certified Battery 3 D cell batteries Battery Life to 3 8 hour shifts depending on the duty cycle between detection and ID modes ID mode uses much more power Dimensions 7 5 tall 5 3 wide 11 2 long Weight 7 4 lbs with batteries PC Comm link Bluetooth Class 1 100 meter range or IRDA Display High resolution 65 000 color 3 6 inch display 320 x 240 backlit Alarms Dose rate level gamma detection level neutrons Radiation units mrem h urem h uSv h CZT Multi channel Analyzer 4096 channels Nal Multi channel Analyzer 4096 channels Sensor Volume Lower Higher FWHM Energy Energy Range Range Cadmium Zinc Telluride 8 5 mm3 20 400 3 122 keV Sodium Iodine TI 1 24 4 cm3 300 3000 7 5 662 keV Helium 3 1 83 cm3 Thermal 14 MeV counter Geiger Mueller 1 50 2000 counter Document Number V0
6. 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 d Products disassembled or repaired in such a manner as to adversely affect performance or prevent adequate inspection and testing to verify any warranty claim e Products on which serial numbers or date tags have been removed altered or obliterated 4 How to Get Warranty Service To get warranty service please contact your distributor or D tect Systems at www dtectsystems com You will receive directions on how to mail the Product to D tect Systems All Products shipped to D tect Systems must be shipped with freight and insurance prepaid Along with the Product you must include a receipt bill of sale or some other comparable proof of purchase a written description of the problem and most importantly your address and telephone number If additional information is needed please contact D tect Systems at the web address indicated above 5 General Provisions THIS IS THE COMPLETE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT BY D TECT SYSTEMS AND SETS FORTH YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE GIVEN ONLY IF SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OTHERWISE THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED IN NO EVENT SHALL D TECT SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PUR
7. 13186_03_rad ID_ manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 26 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 D tect SYSTEMS 7 Appendix C Isotope Identification Library These isotopes are identified by the rad ID Sodium 22 Potassium 40 Scandium 46 Calcium 47 Chromium 51 Manganese 52 Manganese 54 Cobalt 55 Manganese 56 Cobalt 57 Cobalt 58 Iron 59 Cobalt 60 Zinc 62 Gallium 64 Zinc 65 Gallium 67 Copper 67 Arsenic 72 Arsenic 74 Selinium 75 Bromine 75 Bromine 77 Yttrium 88 Zirconium 95 Niobium 96 Technetium 96 Molybdenum 99 Technetium 99m Palladium 103 Ruthenium 103 Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Rhodium 106 Cadmium 109 Palladium 109 Silver 110m Indium 111 Tin 117m Antimony 124 Iodine 123 Iodine 124 Antimony 125 Iodine 125 Iodine 126 Antimony 127 Xenon 127 Iodine 131 Xenon 131m Tellurium 132 Iodine 132 Barium 133 Iodine 133 Xenon 133 Xenon 134m Cesium 134 Iodine 134 Iodine 135 Xenon 135 Cesium 137 Cerium 139 Barium 140 Cerium 141 Cerium 144 Praseodymium 144 Samarium 145 Neodymium 147 Terbium 149 Europium 152 Gadolinium 153 Samarium 153 Europium 155 Dysprosium 165 Ytterbium 169 Thulium 170 Lutetium 177 Hafnium 181 Tantalum 182 Rhenium 186 Rhenium 188 Iridium 192 Thallium 201 Lead 203 Bismuth 207 Radium 226 Thorium 230 Thorium 232 Uranium 233 Uranium 235 Neptunium 237
8. 5 mrem h IDENTIFY 11 29 09 28 37 amp il 0 05 mrem h IDENTIFY 11 29 09 33 32 ail MEDICAL Cadmium 109 Willi CZT Alarm 5 0 mrem h rad J D 0 kev Total Counts 80 7K 700 Menu Next Page Sound On Menu Next Page Sound On This unshielded Cadmium 109 source is The unshielded signature shows two clear peaks detected normally at 25 keV and 88 keV 22 Saved Datasets 0 04 mrem h IDENTIFY 11 29 09 31 26 ai 02 2006 11 29 09 30 28 2 10 CZT Isotopes potentially shielded MEDICAL Cadmium 109 NORM Radium 226 0 kev Total Counts 7 1K 700 Alarm 5 0 mremfh rad J D Next Dataset Next Page Options Menu Next Page Sound On Behind 1 cm of Aluminum Shielding the 25 keV With the Display Potential Identifications option peak has been masked and the 88 keV peak has turned on the rad ID provides the operator much fewer counts with a list of isotopes that could potentially be hidden by shielding Document Number V013186_03_rad ID_ manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 15 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 The Display Potential Detection Option provides more information to the operator in many situations but the information displayed is not as simple as a single standard identification The confidence bar for Potential Detections is always low Even with the Display Potential Detection option off the rad ID will list the number of potential
9. 95 2255 SYSTEMS D tect 3 2 How to Establish a Bluetooth Connection on Your PC 1 On the computer ensure that the Bluetooth antenna is correctly inserted and installed antenna and software included in rad ID kit 2 In the Bluetooth properties dialog box on computer Bluetooth Configuration in Control Panel can also be on the Desktop as Bluetooth Devices or My Bluetooth Places change the discoverability to ON 3 On the computer Bluetooth window menu click New or Search for Devices to launch a search for Bluetooth enabled devices You should see the rad ID with serial number Select it and hit Continue 4 When prompted for a passkey select No Passkey in Windows SP2 you will have to use a password when connecting this will always be 00000000 8 zeros 5 You now have a Bluetooth connection with your device And the corresponding COM Port to the rad ID will be reflected under the Com Ports tab It should also be displayed when you connect to the rad ID The primary rad ID User Software display is shown below Select the Com Port to the Bluetooth or IRDA device in the PC typically COM3 or COMS and click the Connect button When the light next to the Connect button turns green the rad ID User Software is in communication with a rad ID Click the Update List button to download the file names of all datasets stored in the rad ID Click the file desired to upload and display the
10. CHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW 6 Patent and Software Provisions D tect Systems will defend at its own expense any suit brought against you to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Products infringe a United States patent D tect Systems will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against you in any such suit which is attributable to any such claim The defense and payments by D tect Systems are conditioned on the following a that you will notify D tect Systems promptly in writing any notice of the claim and b that D tect Systems will have sole control of the defense of the suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and c should the Products become or in D tect System s opinion be likely to become the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent that you will permit D tect Systems at its option and expense either to procure for you the right to continue using the Products or parts to replace or modify them so that they become non infringing or to grant you a credit for such Products or parts as depreciated and accept their return The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Products accessories battery or parts as established by D tect Systems Document Number V013186 03 rad ID ma
11. D has not been touched for the selected go to sleep duration To turn the backlight on again just press any button A button pressed while the backlight is off will not activate any function other than to turn the backlight back on The backlight will automatically turn on if an alarm level operator selectable is reached Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 6 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 1 4 Sensors The rad ID uses four different sensors to detect and analyze radiation 1 A single large crystal of Sodium Iodide Nal doped with Thallium 1 125 diameter x 1 5 long 2 Eight Cadmium Zinc Telluride CZT crystals 5 mm x 5mm x 5mm each 3 A Geiger Mueller GM sensor 4 Alarge Helium 3 He3 sensor The CZT array is located in the front of the rad ID The Nal sensor is located on the right side under the right most button The GM sensor is located in the center The He3 tube is located on the left side Specifications for these sensors are located in Appendix B These four sensors are used in the Detection and Identification modes in the following ways Detection Mode e The Nal sensor is extremely efficient and sensitive at detecting gamma radiation and high energy X rays In the Detection mode the Nal provides the highest sensitivity of radiation detection e The GM is not very sensit
12. Pressing the Next Page button from the Summary Detection screen will cycle through the following individual sensor pages These charts scroll in time from right to left The line furthest right on the screen is the current measurement with the previous measurements marching slowly to the left These screens allow the operator to use the rad ID to quickly track down and identify radiation sources By moving the rad ID among packages vehicles or people the operator can quickly identify where the source of radiation is The signal strength gets large i e lines get taller when approaching a source and drop down when moving away This allows a very efficient hot cold technique of tracking The Nal Counts in the top center show the count level detected in the last second Bkg shows the measured background level The 30 second Nal screen is the most used standard radiation detection screen 0 08 mrem h DETECT 11 29090017 3g 0 04 mrem h DETECT 11 29 090121 ij Menu Next Page Mute Menu Next Page Mute Nal counts last 30 seconds updated every Neutron counts last 5 minutes updated every quarter second second 0 04 mrem h DETECT 11 29090146 JE 004 mrem h DETECT 1 29 09 00 54 Jg fa LiL adel APT TI DT STENT Tn A T as Menu Next Page Mute Menu Next Page Mute Nal counts last 5 minutes updated every GM counts last 5 minutes updated every second second Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 9 of
13. Uranium 238 Plutonium 239 Plutonium 240 Americium 241 Californium 251 Date 10 12 2010 Page 27 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 SYSTEMS D tect 8 Appendix D Limited Warranty for D Tect Products 1 What this Warranty Covers and for How Long D tect Systems D tect Systems warrants this device the Product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase This warranty extends to the first end user purchaser only and is not transferable This warranty does not extend to other ancillary and or consumable products including but not limited to batteries calibration sources straps and shipping cases D tect Systems at its option will at no charge either repair replace or refund the purchase price of any Products that do not conform with this warranty Repair may include the replacement of parts with functionally equivalent reconditioned or new parts Replacement may include providing a functionally equivalent Certified Reconditioned Pre owned or a new Product Products that have been repaired or replaced are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period or for 90 days from the date that the repaired or replaced Product is received by you whichever is longer All Products for which replacements have been provided will become D tect Syste
14. after some isotopes have been identified and will not stop identifying until it is put back into detection mode by pressing the Handle Button again When an identification is made the identified isotope the category of the isotope and the confidence bar will be displayed Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 11 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 SYSTEMS D tect 2 6 Confidence Bar When an isotope is identified a confidence bar made up of little colored rectangles appears beside it on the right The longer the bar the higher the confidence of identification The length of the confidence bar depends on the number of radiation peaks detected and the consistency of the radiation 0 2 mrem h IDENTIFY 11 29 09 05 00 Jil 02 mrem h IDENTIFY 11 29 09 05 30 Jg Menu Next Page Sound On Menu Next Page Sound On Initial Identification of Barium 133 shows a The Confidence Bar gets longer as more medium confidence bar measurements are taken over time 2 7 Isotope Categories Isotopes are categorized into 4 areas e INDUSTRIAL isotopes typically used in industry e MEDICAL isotopes typically used on people for various medical purposes e NORM Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material These isotopes are often present in detectible quantities as part of large shipments of goods such as Rad
15. d from File and select the dataset to view Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Dale 10 12 2010 Page 20 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 TM rad ID Dataset DER Detected Isotopes Isotope Confidence cs137 NN coo NN Counts bin 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 Energy kev The PC User Software can be used to synchronize the time and date of the rad ID to the PC clock which is easier than changing the time and date in the rad ID menu tree Just click on the Reset button and the rad ID will synchronize with the PC time and date The PC User Software can also be used to monitor the real time Nal sensor radiation count if the PC is connected by Bluetooth and in range as shown by the graph below Just go into View in the toolbar select Plots and select Radiation Counters Radiation Counters Radiation Counters GM v Neutron v Gamma Time seconds Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Dale 10 12 2010 Page 21 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 3 3 Updating the rad ID Firmware Users of the rad ID will be notified when new firmware builds are available to improve the performance of the rad ID Usual
16. dentifications in non volatile memory The memory will stay intact even if the power is off or the batteries are removed The last 50 identifications are continually stored in a large memory loop This data can be transferred to a PC using the rad ID PC User software using either a wireless Bluetooth or serial IRDA datalink 2 12 Batteries The rad ID operates on 3 D cell batteries The life of the batteries depends on ambient temperature batteries don t last as long in cold conditions how long the backlight stays on how bright the display is and how much time is spent in Detection Mode versus Identification Mode Typically the rad ID will go through multiple 8 hour shifts before it needs a battery change The battery door is in the back of the unit Just rotate to open Batteries go in positive side first nipple first The battery door must be aligned to the correct slots to rotate close Document Number V013186_03_rad ID_ manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 16 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 SYSTEMS D tect 2 13 Nal Calibration The rad ID will ask to be calibrated When the Calibrate NaI alert message is displayed follow these steps 1 Press the menu button 2 Step down and select Nal calibration shortcut and press Select item 3 Hold the container labeled Nal Calibration containi
17. e If the Handle Button is pressed in Identification mode it will return to Detection Mode 1 2 Controls The rad ID controls consist of o an on off switch located on the top panel under the handle o three lit buttons under the LCD display and o abutton on the tip of the handle These three buttons change functions in different menus and are always labeled above the buttons at the bottom of the display The button in the handle is referred to as the Handle Button The primary purpose of the Handle Button is to shift the rad ID between Detection and Identification modes A secondary purpose is that the Handle Button will always take the operator to the top of the menu tree no matter how deep in submenus the operator is This shortcut can be very convenient Pressing the Handle Button anywhere in the Menus will return you to the top level Detection or Identification display 1 3 Display The rad ID display is a 65 000 color 320 x 240 pixel liquid crystal display backlit for easy reading in bright sunlight or dark rooms It is not a touch screen and is protected from scratches by a plastic window The brightness of the display can be adjusted to the preference of the operator The display backlight can be set to turn off by using Keep Awake Time in the menu after a selected period of time to save power This can considerably lengthen battery life The backlight will only turn off in Detection mode and only after the rad I
18. ed pressing the Next Page button Middle button will flip through the CZT and Nal histograms associated with that identification Access to various Saved Datasets functions including 1 Exit the Saved Dataset section which can also be exited to the summary Detection mode display by pressing the Handle Button 2 Switch back to the most recent identification data 3 Upload selected all to a PC in communication with the rad ID 4 Delete selected dataset 1 1 3 1 Nal Calibration Allows Nal calibration Refer to the Nal Calibration section 1 1 3 2 CZT Calibration Allows CZT calibration Only calibrate if directed by D tect Systems personnel 1 1 4 NalI Calibration Shortcut Allows Nal calibration 1 2 Next Page refer to the Detection Section for more information 1 2 1 Screen 1 Detection Summary Screen 1 2 2 Screen 2 Nal Counts last 30 seconds 1 2 3 Screen 3 Nal Counts last 5 minutes 1 2 4 Screen 4 GM Counts last 5 minutes 1 2 5 Screen 5 Neutron Count last 5 minutes 1 3 Mute Toggles the sound on and off Document Number V013186_03_rad ID_ manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 24 of 30 D tect Systems 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 2 Identify Mode 2 1 Menu 2 1 Same as Detect Screen Menu 2 2 Next Page refer to the Identification Section for more information 2 2 1 1 1 Identification Summary Screen 2 2 1
19. ed PC will need to operate the rad ID User software in order to communicate with the rad ID 1 1 1 3 2 Upgrade Firmware e Newer versions of the rad ID PC software automatically perform this function In older versions it places the rad ID in a ready state so that the firmware can be updated by the rad ID PC Software Once activated the operator is locked out of the rad ID until the update is complete and Document Number V013186_03_rad ID_ manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 23 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 1 1 1 4 Time 1 1 2 Saved Datasets verified If this function is activated unintentionally just turn the rad ID off and then on to restore normal operation Resets the rad ID internal clock When the correct time and date is selected select Change Clock Now to implement Correct local time can also be uploaded using the PC User Software Allows the operator to look through the previous 50 identifications If the rad ID is in communication with a PC it also allows the operator to upload selected datasets to the PC The words Saved Datasets are always displayed at the top center of the screen 1 1 2 1 Next Dataset Displays Saved Datasets starting with the last identification and cycling backwards in time 1 1 2 2 Next Page 1 1 2 3 Options 1 1 3 Calibration Once an identification file is display
20. environment turn the rad ID off and on again after significantly changing altitudes 1000 ft or more The rad ID will measure the new background level and reset the alarm threshold Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 10 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 2 5 Identification After a radiation source is detected the rad ID can be used to identify the radioactive isotope To identify a radiation source 1 Point the front of the rad ID in the direction of the highest radiation count the Nal Detection display showing the last 30 seconds is very good for this 2 Getas close to the radiation as possible or until the rad ID is collecting several thousand counts per second If the source is very weak less than 1000 counts per second the identification could take several minutes 3 Press the button on the end of the handle 0 2 mrem h IDENTIFY 11 29 09 04 35 EJ 06 mrem h IDENTIFY 11 29 09 09 36 EXE Menu Next Page Sound On Menu Next Page Sound On The first display shown when identifying The display after an identification is made The rad ID is now measuring the energy of each photon it detects This initial identification will take at least 20 seconds and may take longer until the rad ID collects enough photons to make an identification The rad ID continues to perform identifications even
21. eters available in the rad ID menus 1 Detect Mode 1 1 Menu 1 1 1 Settings 1 1 1 1 Processing Options 1 1 1 1 1 Dose Rate Alarm Level e Adjusts alarm level from 0 05 mrem hr to 1000 mrem h 1 1 1 1 2 Show Dose Rate by Value or Category e Dose rate in the upper left hand corner of the display can be shown by numerical units or by category very low low etc 1 1 1 1 3 Dose Rate Units e Select mrem h urem h or uSv h 1 1 1 1 4 Show Detected Peaks e Displays vertical strobes on the identification histograms showing which peaks have been detected and considered in the current identification pass 1 1 1 1 5 Show Potential Identifications e Displays on the Identification Display any potentially shielded or masked isotopes This is for advanced users 1 1 1 1 6 Spectrum Plot Scaling e Displays Identification histograms by Linear or Logarithmic plots 1 1 1 2 Display 1 1 1 2 1 Keep Awake Time e Selects how long the rad ID will sit untouched before the backlight turns off Having the backlight on constantly will adversely affect battery life 1 1 1 2 2 Display Brightness e Selects the brightness of the display The lower the brightness the longer the battery life 1 1 1 3 Communication 1 1 1 3 1 Communications port e Activate Bluetooth wireless communication IRDA infrared or turn all communication off When the Bluetooth or IRDA are turned on they can synchronize with any computer in range The Bluetooth or serial IRDA equipp
22. f its stored identification data files The datalink can also be used to update the firmware of the rad ID The rad ID Bluetooth or IRDA must be turned on by the operator Menu Communications Communications Port Once turned on the communication port stays on until turned off in the menu system 3 1 PC User Software The rad ID PC User Software allows any or all the identification data stored in the rad ID to be uploaded to a PC The identification data can then be reviewed or analyzed on the PC and saved as rad ID data files or Microsoft Excel CSV files Comma Separated Values These files can be emailed anywhere in the world The email recipient must have a copy of the rad ID User software to read rad ID data files or a copy of Microsoft Excel to read CSV files All rad ID files are named by date and time To use the rad ID User Software 1 Turn on the rad ID Bluetooth or IRDA link Menu Communications Communications Port 2 Establish a Connection with your PC see below Microsoft Windows will tell you which comm ports is has assigned Start the rad ID User Software Enter in the outgoing or slave comm port provided my Windows Press the Connect button If a passcode is required the passcode is 00000000 eight zeros ON Ub Pe 39 Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 18 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 4
23. hmic plot linear plot 0 6 mrem h IDENTIFY 11 29 091112 E O 6mrem h IDENTIFY 11 29 091212 QE Menu Next Page Sound On Menu Next Page Sound On Spectra measured by the Nal sensor Same spectra measured by the Nal sensor logarithmic plot linear plot Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 13 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 D tect S Y STEMS TM How long does an identification take For most sources identification will only take the minimum 20 seconds For very weak sources below 1000 counts per second identification can take several minutes There are three main factors associated with the speed of identification 1 Intensity of radiation source The strength of the radiation source sets the pace for how many photons the rad ID can analyze per second If radiation is emitted from a source very slowly then it will take longer for the rad ID to collect enough counts to make an identification Distance from Radiation Source Radiation sources emit photons in all directions in approximately straight lines As the photons get further away from the source they spread out and get less dense fewer photons per area The closer the rad ID is to the source the greater the density of photons that impact the rad ID s sensors and the faster the identification Shielding Ma
24. ide first Battery life is a day or more depending on duty cycle time spent identifying vs time spend just detecting LCD brightness and LCD keep awake time Nal Calibration When instructed please calibrate the Nal sensor 1 Press the menu button and step down and select Nal calibration shortcut Press Select Item 2 Hold the Nal Calibration box to the right side of the unit under the green button half way down the side 3 Press Next Page The unit will notify you when the calibration is completed about 30 to 60 seconds Date 10 12 2010 Page 3 of 30 D tect Systems 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 S STEMS Table of Contents 1 Introduction and Overview seetssiinesoeeriniieroein einai yne ei sieaa NEE EEEE 5 1 1 Operating Modes E 6 1 2 Son 0 EEE EA EAE A 6 1 3 DUS Play ass 6 1 4 NEM M 7 2 Operating the rad ID cites tert cv piece Hp Pra ke een eR Re PLU eL de cease eee 8 2 1 Turning on the rad ID 5 eite eet tette toon eee s EEE dde a LE idea ga 8 2 2 Detection Mod T EEEE 8 2 3 Detection Alarms ee rere peteret eir pte eE RE E a E N Eia 10 2 4 Detecting Neutrons 2 2 2 entier ni n deateeni elven tensed a 10 2 5 IGentIMCatlOn UR essednie di winston aah nei anna 11 2 6 Confidence Bar moree
25. identifications under the normal identification list Note that shielding tends to be heavy In a small package it is hard to hide the weight of the shielding Heavy radioactive packages with poor transport paperwork may be suspicious Car trunks and truck trailer walls may also provide some shielding If the situation warrants detailed inspection opening vehicle doors and or getting closer to the suspicious package may be useful 2 10 Masking Masking is a technique where one isotope is hidden within an isotope with legitimate transfer documents The theory is that the legitimate isotope will be found by simple radiation detectors the transfer documents will be checked and approved by security The rad ID is excellent at identifying multiple isotopes in a single identification The rad ID CZT sensor has the resolution to simultaneously identify large numbers of isotopes However if a radiation signature of a hidden isotope is completely masked by the signature of a legitimate isotope the rad ID will not be able to see the hidden isotope The Display Potential Detection option will show the operator what isotopes in the rad ID database could be hidden behind the signature of an identified isotope This is calculated information not measured so it is displayed with a low confidence This feature can provide addition information to the operator in situations that are suspicious 2 11 Storing Identifications The rad ID automatically stores all i
26. iste eerte lere hie Hd i laste ed A E TE AS i 12 2 7 Isotope Cate SOLES vec cia a sseuesst tides ato eese ee RO E sears ese Eee phus sex iE Ue exei EEA 12 2 8 Displaying the Measured Spectra sese nennen 13 2 9 SMe i TE Y 15 PATET ST 16 2 11 Storing Identifications aeree PS En Lee one E e EIE Ep eere 16 212 Batteries ERE p 16 2 13 NalLCalbratioT etaeeterrni ertt ere RV eaput E tree pode bip euo baee de en SSE 17 3 Communicating Willia PC unsere rettet bte tones tons itia opt E REEERE ERNE 18 3 1 PG User Software rore Re Hine ea E eti t erbe e op LEE ae eiS 18 3 2 How to Establish a Bluetooth Connection on Your PC esee 19 3 Updating the rad ID Firmware eese eren nennen nennen nennen 22 4 Factory Calibration e rt ERE ETHER ee E IRE CHEESE EE RC HEP sae REDE Ra eR Pod 22 5 Appendix A Men Ltee uienro o certiorem re Ene periti e een tg E TEE s bi E oui Prep gon ege bel RES 23 6 Appendix B Specifications tec tenir peesec eii place tb deese 26 7 Appendix C Isotope Identification Library eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeneenneenne 27 8 Appendix D Limited Warranty for D Tect Products seseeeeeeeee 28 Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 4of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e
27. ium 226 Potassium 40 e SNM Isotopes typically associated with nuclear power or nuclear weapons such as Uranium 235 or Plutonium 239 Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 12 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 2 8 Displaying the Measured Spectra Press the Next Page button at any time in Identification mode to cycle through the energy histograms of the CZT sensor and Nal sensor These histograms show the spectra of the measured isotope in a plot of energy on the bottom axis by the number of photons measured at that energy vertical axis The CZT sensor histogram shows the photon energy from 20 keV to 700 keV left to right with each yellow line demarcating 100 keV intervals The Nal sensor histogram shows photon energy from 50 keV to 3000 keV left to right with the yellow line marking each 500 keV interval The height of the peaks shows the number of photons counted at each energy level The height scale is labeled on each height line on the right size of the display Linear or Logarithmic height displays can be selected in the Menu Menu Settings Processing Options 06 mrem h IDENTIFY 11 29 09 10 38 JE 06 mrem h IDENTIFY 11 29 0931152 KJE Menu Next Page Sound On Menu Next Page Sound On Spectra measured by the CZT sensor Same spectra measured by the CZT sensor logarit
28. ive and is therefore good at measuring high radiation environments where the Nal is too sensitive Basically it takes over measuring radiation when the Nal sensor starts to be saturated and loses accuracy e The He3 sensor detects low energy neutrons It is surrounded by a polyethylene moderator to increase the number of neutrons detected Identification Mode e The Nal sensor is very sensitive and efficiently measures a wide range of gamma photon energies but does not have extremely high energy accuracy The Nal sensor is used to measure the spectrum of energies from 3000 keV down to several hundred keV It uses a dedicated 4096 channel analyzer to measure the spectrum of a radiation source The CZT sensor measures low energy gamma photons extremely accurately much more than the Nal and is critical to quickly and accurately identifying medical isotopes and nuclear weapon materials The CZT array uses its own dedicated 4096 channel analyzer to measure the spectrum of a radiation source Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 7 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 SYSTEMS D tect 2 Operating the rad ID 2 1 Turning on the rad ID The rad ID is turned on using the rocker switch on the top panel underneath the base of the handle ON and OFF are printed on the switch When the rad ID is first t
29. ly these builds add new features or improve the isotope identification library The rad ID can be easily upgraded using the following instructions To update the firmware select the Update Firmware menu command under the File menu in the PC User Software A browser window will open and ask you to locate the new firmware file Once selected the firmware will update automatically When the upgrade is completed the rad ID will reboot The default communication port setting is off so you will need to turn the communication port back on to resume communication with the PC User Software 4 Factory Calibration Each rad ID is extensively tested and calibrated before it is released to the field A Calibration Data Set of 9 plots is shipped with each rad ID It includes calibration plots of each CZT sensor there are 8 and the Nal sensor The CZT calibration curves are generated using a 10 uCi Cesium 137 source and a 10 uCi Barium 133 source held in proximity to each CZT crystal for 60 minutes The Nal calibration plot is generated using 1 uCi of Cesium 137 and 1 uCi of Cobalt 60 held in proximity to the Nal sensor for 60 minutes Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 22 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 SYSTEMS D tect 5 Appendix A Menu Tree This section shows the operator changeable param
30. ms property 2 Other Warranty Conditions This warranty is D tect Systems complete warranty for the Product D tect Systems assumes no obligation or liability for changes to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of D tect Systems If D tect Systems agrees to perform services requested and approved by the customer that are not included in either the Limited or Extended Warranty these services will be billed to the customer at D tect Systems standard prices and terms D tect Systems does not warrant any installation maintenance or service that it did not perform SERVICE WORK PERFORMED BY SERVICE CENTERS NOT AUTHORIZED BY D TECT SYSTEMS TO PERFORM SUCH WORK WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY 3 What This Warranty Does Not Cover a Defects or damage resulting from collision of the Product with hard surfaces contact with water rain or extreme humidity contact with sand dirt or the like contact with extreme heat or cold spills of food or liquid improper testing operation maintenance installation adjustment or any alteration or modification of any kind b Normal wear and tear of the Product such as scratches scuffs and marks on the LCD case and other external features c Cracked or broken displays buttons or damage to other externally exposed parts caused by abnormal use and or abuse of the Product Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 28 of 30 D tect Systems e
31. ng the Cs 137 and Co 60 disks to the right side of the unit under the Right Button half way down the side Holding the isotopes close to the Nal crystal speeds up the calibration 4 Press Next Page 5 The unit will say when the calibration is completed 30 to 60 seconds Once a rad ID is warmed up the calibration will last until the temperature of the rad ID changes significantly Hold Calibration Sources Here for Fastest Calibration Document Number V013186_03_rad ID_ manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 17 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 3 Communicating with a PC The rad ID has a built in Bluetooth wireless communication radio and an IRDA infrared port The rad ID can talk with a Bluetooth equipped PC up to 100 meters away USB Bluetooth adapters for PCs are available at most major computer stores for about 40 The rad ID can also communicate with a PC that uses a serial IRDA device an IRDA plug in dongle but not an IRDA device embedded in the computer The difference is that internal IRDAs are controlled by Microsoft Windows via their IRDA Protocol Stack Serial IRDAs use their own drivers that come with the devices and do not use the Windows IRDA protocol stack The rad ID IRDA communicates only with serial IRDA devices With the rad ID User software loaded on the PC the rad ID can upload any or all o
32. nual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 29 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 D tect Systems will have no liability to you with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Products or parts furnished under this limited warranty with software apparatus or devices not furnished by D tect Systems D tect Systems will have no liability for the use of ancillary or peripheral equipment or software not furnished by D tect Systems which is attached to or used in connection with the Products The foregoing states the entire liability of D tect Systems with respect to infringement of patents by the Products accessories batteries or any parts of them Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for D tect Systems certain exclusive rights for copyrighted D tect Systems software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of the D tect Systems software D tect Systems software may be copied into used in and redistributed with only the Products associated with such D tect Systems software No other use including without limitation disassembly of such D tect Systems software or exercise of exclusive rights in such D tect Systems software is permitted Contact D tect Systems at D tect Systems Group Visionary Products Inc 11814 South Election Road Suite 200 Draper UT 8402
33. rad ID User s Manual Version 3 0 October 2010 rad 1D User Manual S SYSTEMS LAURUS Systems Inc Ph 410 465 5558 Fax 410 465 5257 www LaurusSystems com SYSTEMS D tect Changes to Operator s Manual Version 3 0 The American National Standards Institute ANSI has passed a standard on isotope identification equipment since the initial release of the rad ID The following changes have been added to the rad ID software and manual to comply with the ANSI standard Changes to the Manual documenting changes to the firmware Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Time and date are now shown on the display screen The energy range of the rad ID sensors has been added to the manual in Appendix B The energy full width half maximum of the rad ID sensors has been added to the manual in Appendix B In addition to identifying the specific radioactive isotope the rad ID now informs the user the category of the isotope discussed further in Section 2 7 NORM Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material Medical Industrial SNM Special Nuclear Material A confidence bar has been added to the display during an identification showing the User the confidence the rad ID has in the current identification As more information about an isotope is measured the confidence generally increases The current list of identified isotopes is listed in Appendix C The list of calibrations performed on each rad ID befo
34. re it leaves the factory has been added to the manual in Section 4 0 The rad ID now collects information on an isotope for at least 20 seconds before an identification is displayed Date 10 12 2010 Page 2 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 Quick Start Instructions These instructions allow operation of the rad ID immediately without reading the entire manual 1 2 n Document Number V013186_03_rad ID_ manual docx Turn unit on with butterfly switch under the handle After boot up 30 seconds the unit starts out in Detect mode Press the center button labeled Next Page to display alternate detection screens If instructed by the unit calibrate the Nal sensor before performing any identification see directions below To identify isotope s point the front of the unit in the direction of maximum radiation counts and press the Handle Button The rad ID is now measuring radiation The Next Page button cycles through the CZT and Nal histogram display The rad ID will display detected isotope s when enough photons are measured Press the Handle Button to return to Detect mode The identification data is saved in non volatile memory and can be viewed under the Menu button Batteries The rad ID uses 3 D cell batteries The battery door is in the back of the unit Batteries go in positive s
35. terial between the rad ID and the radiation source will block some of the photons emitted from the source Dense metal is an especially good radiation shield The greater the amount of shielding the more photons are blocked and the slower the identification Shielding can also change the energy signature of the isotope see the next section on shielding and masking Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 14 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 D tect SYSTEMS 2 9 Shielding Shielding can be used to smuggle unregistered isotopes through security checkpoints Shielding means enclosing a radioactive isotope with dense material to reduce or eliminate any emissions through the shielding thereby lowering the chance of being detected Shielding can also make identification more difficult by modifying the radiation signature of an isotope In this example a small Cadmium 109 sample is shielded Because part of the Cadmium radiation signature is blocked the rad ID will not make an identification However if the Display Potential Detections option is turned on Menu Settings Processing Options the rad ID will display that the partially detected signature could be either Cadmium 109 or Radium 226 Radium also has a strong 88 keV peak and an even stronger peak that could be hidden by the shielding 0 0
36. urned on it measures the background radiation for a period of 30 seconds This background is used to set the alarm levels that the rad ID will use to inform the operator that radiation dose or neutron levels above natural background levels have been detected The rad ID will start in the Detection mode 2 2 Detection Mode After the rad ID is turned on and finishes measuring the background radiation for 30 seconds the Detection Mode Summary Screen shown below will appear This page summarizes the information available from the individual sensor pages Bluetooth Current Dose Rate Mode Date Time Connected y Battery power 0 04 mrem h DETECT 11 29 08 59 07 E3Jg remaining Nal Gamma Count GM Gamma Count Neutron Count Gamma Alarm Level Setting Menu Next Page Mute Current Button Definitions The small red vertical line that appears on the Nal GM and Neutron Count bars is the measured background The black in the NaI and GM bars shows the average radiation measured over the last 30 Document Number V013186 03 rad ID manual docx Date 10 12 2010 Page 8 of 30 D tect Systems e 11814 South Election Rd Suite 200 Draper UT 84020 e 801 495 2310 e FAX 801 495 2255 SYSTEMS D tect seconds The count numbers on the left are also the running 30 second averages The yellow bar on the Nal gamma count bar shows the number of gammas it measured in the last second

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