RAE Systems - NeutronRAE II manual (Rev. A, January 2006)
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1. Bluetooth on WWW raesystems com 19 The Buzzer in Alarm is tested Alarm on Press the SET button to finish the TEST functions This returns NeutronRAE II to Normal Operating Mode During any test if the SET button is not pressed within 60 seconds the unit will automatically move on to the next test Programming Mode Programming Mode is used to change alarm settings and detector settings units of measure time etc Note Changes to some parameters cause the detector to automatically restart or recalibrate From Normal Operating Mode simultaneously press the MODE button and SET button and hold them down for 3 seconds NeutronRAE II enters the Programming Mode and displays the Main Menu Main Menu Datalog Set Nonitor Set 20 NeutronRAE II Press the MODE button to step through the menu of parameters Press the SET button to select a parameter Alarm Set Select Alarm Set to set the alarm mode or type and the detection limits for the alarm Parameter UsedIn Quit The Gamma Neutron CF Correction Factor is used to set the Search Mode alarms at a calculated percentage above background The alarms are set according to Search Mode Alarm Co where UN is the standard deviation of the stored background reading WWW raesystems com 21 Note The default valuees are 005 8 for both the Gamma CF and the Neutron CF In Safety Mode there are two absolute Gamma alarms Ga2. AT NeutronRAE II Intrinsically Safe Personal Radiation Monitor User s Guide P N 047 4204 000 Revision A January 2006 WWW raesystems com Read Before Operating This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have the responsibility of using maintaining or servicing this product The product will perform as designed only if it is used maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions AN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock turn off power and remove batteries before removing the monitor cover Never operate this monitor while the cover is removed Remove monitor cover and sensor modules only in an area known to be non hazardous AN WARNING To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres disconnect power before servicing AN WARNING Do not mix old batteries with used batteries or mix batteries from different manufacturers WARNING Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety A Warnings For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only Read and understand the user manual completely before operating or servicing AN Computer Interface Do not transfer data by means of the Bluetooth interface in hazardous atmospheres AN Static Hazard Clean only with a damp cloth AN Long Term Storage Reliable performance of this radiation detector is based upon regular usage For
3. 4 F to 122 F Humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Shock Passes drop test from 1 5m 59 Resistance IP Rating IP67 Attachments Rugged metal belt clip and wrist strap Certification Intrinsically safe CSA Class I Division 1 Groups A B C D T4 US Canada WWW raesystems com 33 Limited Warranty RAE Systems Inc warrants NeutronRAE II to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year This warranty is expressly limited to the original owner who purchases the equipment directly from RAE Systems or from an authorized RAE Systems reseller To validate this warranty the original Warranty amp Registration Card supplied with the product must be completed and returned to RAE Systems or the product registered online via the RAE Systems Inc online registration system within 30 days of purchase To maintain this limited warranty the product must be operated calibrated and maintained in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Manual supplied with the product Abuse mechanical damage alteration and or repair procedures not made in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Manual voids the RAE Systems Standard Limited Warranty The obligation of RAE Systems under this limited warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of components deemed by the RAE Systems Instrument Service Department to have been defective under the scope of this Standard Limited Warranty To receive consideration
4. Event driven to log data only when the dose rate readings increase or the unit goes into alarm Quit To exit Datalog Set step through the options using the MODE button until Quit is selected Then press the SET button WWW raesystems com 23 Monitor Set Select Monitor Set to change any of the following parameters Back Lite Buzz amp Lite Vibrate Mode Temp Unit Gamma Unit Change Date Change Time Quit Press the MODE button to step through these options Select an option using the SET button Once you have selected a menu option step through the options using the MODE button and select using the SET button Back Lite 24 Set the behavior of the display backlight Choices are Automatic a photosensor turns on the light in dark locations Manual light stays on for 15 seconds when you tap SET in Normal Operating Mode or Off NeutronRAE Il Buzz amp Lite Set the behavior of the audible and visible alarms Choices are Both on LEDs and audible alarm Light only LEDs only or Both off Note You cannot turn off all of the alarm alerts at the same time If you select Both Off when the Vibration alarm is Off Invalid Setting is displayed and the previous Buzz amp Lite setting is restored Vibrate Mode Set the vibration alarm Choices are On or Off Note You cannot turn off all of the alarm alerts at the same time If you select Both Off when the Buzz amp Lite is set to Both Off Invalid Se
5. long term storage the battery should be disconnected Preparation for use after long storage requires installation of the batteries and a warm up period of at least 10 minutes for the sensors to equilibrate The user should recognize that sensor life is based upon the purchase date www raesystems com AAvertissements Pour des raisons de s curit cet quipement doit tre utilis entretenu et r par uniquement par un personnel qualifi tudier le manuel d instructions en entier avant d utiliser d entretenir ou de r parer l quipement AN C ble de Computer Ne transf rez pas les donn es au moyen de l interface de bluetooth en atmosph res dangereuses AN Danger Risque D origine Electrostatique Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon humide AN Stockage Long Term Le fonctionnement durable de ce d tecteur de rayonnement est conditionn par une utilisation r guli re de celui ci Lors d un stockage long terme la batterie doit tre d connect e Le r d marrage apr s une longue p riode d arr t n cessite la r installation de la batterie et une p riode de chauffage de 10 mn afin que les capteurs se mettent l quilibre L utilisateur doit tre conscient que la dur e de vie indiqu e pour le capteur d marre sa date d achat 2 NeutronRAE II Contents NeutronRAE TI Feat res uias Skate ee supone d urriki 4 General Deor f d PORE RS poet PARERE CDU US BERE CER Gs 3 Inserting amp Repla
6. atic manual or off Calibration Periodic functional test recommended using a 137Cs check source Factory calibration recommended every two years Alarm Setting Programmable alarm sensitivity with background compensation to minimize false alarms absolute safety alarms for gamma Alarm Modes Search Mode Alarm thresholds set at a percentage above background reference reading Safety Mode User set high and low absolute alarm levels gamma only Alarm Loud 85dB 12 30 cm for noisy Alerts environments Built in vibration alarm Highly visible LED lights on both sides of LCD graphic display Datalog 30 000 datapoints 20 days 60 sec intervals wraparound log Specifications continue on next page WWW raesystems com 31 Specifications continued Datalog Modes Continuous Logs data continuously Event Driven Begins logging on alarm Log Interval User programmable 1 to 3600 sec Communica Built in Bluetooth radio tions Ergonomics Nonslip rubber housing with grippable ridges securely fits hand or glove Energy Range Gamma 0 06 to 3 0 MeV Neutron thermal to 14 MeV Sensitivity Gamma More than cps per u R hr 7100 cps per uSv hr Neutron 1 to 2 cps per 2 5 neutrons second cm Dose Gamma 1 to 4000 uR h 0 01 to 40 Equivalent uSv h Rate DER Neutron to 100 cps range for 137Cs Accuracy of 20 DER for 137Cs Dosage Range uR to 999 R gamma only 32 NeutronRAE II 20 C to 50 C
7. cing Batteries 6 Ser ACS FTT fj er nieri CO Oi nt ond os wis Eon a a ne 8 Turning the NeutronRAE II On and Off 8 FOIS We S ee cese Sada tented shots toed ava durs Hase d eda 12 OO a ee a 4 13 Normal Operating Mode Lou sucked deans beets awe che hws 13 NOB 225 2 085772 2 23 83 ds d RUE deed Da toute ses 14 A Uv 14 aar EE E E E ERN 15 KIDI eere ee n anh hance E N E S 15 DOS rO Se 16 SIAT MT 16 CONN T be se 17 ER E TTE E E E 18 Programming Mod oscuro a Ok ee an Rd 20 ATA DRE ons dcr ORI REPER S dide deb du tr qd dn d ate 2 DEOS SOL an ns Desa sodorter e a oe Rc 22 NIOBIIOL SED M se tad en dex vau ed Ue da Paredes Nd Is 23 BACK Ie TP 24 AA ee ta 25 bici RS ad a tion 29 SE ARS 25 CA RE snes eneaeew is EERE 26 Chappe DAS TT 26 CAES We set c acute ornate ee eee enh be EEEREN E 26 OUT ee 21 Default Settings and Parameter Ranges iue skies rie Un 27 S CH ES dede deb top co TN neues 29 Limited Waly sted TTTTTI TTE TORT TTE 32 www raesystems com 3 NeutronRAE Il Features LCD showing operation parameters and LED alarm radiation measurements p LED alarm MODE key for SET key for selecting mode and function v e Buzzer alarm selecting or setting parameters Front View Battery compartment ____ Battery compartment cover screw Belt clip Rear Side V
8. ess the SET button twice to clear the PEAK values If you press SET once but do not want to clear the readings press MODE to return to the PEAK readings The PEAK values are also cleared when the detector is turned off Clear Peak Press the MODE button to step to the next function MIN The minimum radiation levels detected since last cleared Press the SET button twice to clear the MIN values If you press SET once but do not want to clear the readings press MODE to return to the MIN readings The MIN values are also cleared when the detector 1s turned off www raesystems com 15 DOSE TIME 16 Press the MODE button to step to the next function The accumulated gamma radiation dosage since last cleared Press the SET button twice to clear the DOSE value If you press SET once but do not want to clear the DOSE reading press MODE to return to the DOSE reading 27 2 ED ET ei PR 38 i Clear Dose Gamma only E Press the MODE button to step to the next function Time date and run time Date is displayed in YYYY MM DD format can be set in Programming Mode Time is displayed in HH MM SS format can be set in Programming Mode On Run time from when the detector was turned on shown in hours and minutes 0000 00 NeutronRAE Il 2005 07 20 10 35 30 On 0001 30 Press the MODE button to step to the next function STAT Detector status BattV Battery voltage Temp Interna
9. for warranty repair or replacement procedures products must be returned to RAE Systems at its manufacturing location in San Jose California USA with transportation and shipping charges prepaid It is 34 NeutronRAE II necessary to obtain a return authorization number from RAE Systems prior to shipment This limited warranty is expressly in lieu of any and all representations express or implied including but not limited to the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose RAE Systems will not be liable for loss or damage of any kind connected to the use of its products or failure of its products to function or operate properly WWW raesystems com 35 ORAE E MS RAE Systems Contact RAE Systems World Headquarters 3775 N First St San Jose CA 95134 1708 USA Phone 408 952 8200 Fax 408 952 8480 E mail customerserv raesystems com Web Site www raesystems com RAE Systems Technical Support Monday through Friday 7 00AM to 5 00PM Pacific Time 1 888 723 4800 toll free email tech raesystems com RAE Systems Europe ApS restads Boulevard 69 DK 2300 Copenhagen DENMARK Phone 45 8652 5155 Fax 45 8652 5177 RAE Systems Hong Kong Ltd Room 8 6 F Hong Leong Plaza 33 Lok Yip Road Fanling N T HONG KONG Phone 852 2669 0828 Fax 852 2669 0803 P N 047 4204 000 REV A
10. iew 4 NeutronRAE II General Information The NeutronRAE II an intrinsically safe rapid detector of y ray gamma and neutron radiation sources Because of its high sensitivity it can alert first responders to the presence of a radiation threat well before they might be exposed to health threatening levels It is the only personal radiation detector with a loud audible alarm big bright flashing LEDs and a vibration alarm For stealth operations law enforcement personnel can disable each alarm separately NeutronRAE Ils water resistant design makes for reliable operation in wet environments Its sensitive Cesium Iodide CsI and Lithium Iodide Lil scintillators provide fast less than 2 seconds for gamma 5 seconds for neutron response to radiological threats The NeutronRAE II accumulates approximate dosage Stored dosage data can be cumulative or cleared and reset for each use period WWW raesystems com 2 Inserting amp Replacing Batteries NeutronRAE II uses two AA alkaline batteries as its power source use only Duracell MN1500 or Energizer E91 To change the batteries Pus 1 Use a coin or screwdriver to open the cover on the side of the unit Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen the screw and then tilt the cover off M E 2 Insert batteries into _ the compartment according to the legend on the rear of the NeutronRAE II making sure the batteries polarity is correct 3 Replace the cover a
11. itor Set Then step through Main Menu selections using the MODE button until you see Quit Press SET to exit Program Mode and return to Normal Operating Mode WWW raesystems com 27 NeutronRAE II Default Settings amp Parameter Ranges Main Default Settings a Kange Alarm Type Search Safety Alarm 5 8 1 0 9 9 Set 0 4000 cps 0 4000 cps Neutron CF 5 8 1 0 9 9 N A ClearDa na NA Datalog Continuous or Set Change Type Event driven Log Interval 1 3600 sec Correction Factor 28 NeutronRAE II Back Lite Manual ce On Buzz amp Lite Both On Light Only Only Off Set EE MM DD Change Date t YYYY Change Time HH MM SS WWW raesystems com 29 NeutronRAE Il Specifications 4 92 x 2 68 x 1 38 125 x 68 x 35 mm Weight 9 oz 240g Detectors Gamma 3cc CsI TI Photodiode Neutron lcc Lil Eu Photodiode Battery 2 AA alkaline batteries easily accessible with a coin Operating Up to 600 hours Period Display Graphic LCD display with 1 2 x 0 75 30 5 mm x 19 mm viewable area can be flipped for view by wearer or by others Key Pad 2 operation program buttons Direct Readout Gamma dose rate cps uR h uSv h Neutron radiation intensity cps Gamma Neutron peak Gamma Neutron minimum Gamma dose Battery status Current time and date Current time since startup Internal temperature Specifications are subject to change 30 NeutronRAE II Backlight Autom
12. l temperature can be displayed in C or F see Programming Mode BattU Z 8U Temp 29 2C If the internal temperature exceeds the maximum operating temperature the unit will alarm and display EN dao tu Temp High Cool doun Cool the unit down to resume normal operation Press the MODE button to step to the next function WWW raesystems com 17 COMM TEST 18 Communicate with a computer using Bluetooth radio Press SET to open the connection on the NeutronRAE II unit end Use the ProRAE Studio Radiation Software on your computer to download datalogs Self test This consists of tests to make sure all alert functions are working properly This function is only enabled if the Diagnostic Flag was set at start up To set the Diagnostic Flag press and hold SET and MODE simultaneously when turning the unit on instead of pressing MODE only Press the SET button to accept and to initiate testing 12 31 rr self test The Buzzer is tested Press the SET button to start the next test NeutronRAE Il The Vibrator 1s tested Press the SET button to start the next test 12 34 rri E Uibrator on The LEDs are tested Press the SET button to start the next test Te 31 E ral l LEDs on The back light is tested Press the SET button to start the next test 12 34 rj B BKLite on The Bluetooth radio is tested 12 34 er Press the SET button to start the next test
13. lf test NeutronRRAE II PRIT 3020 RAE Sustems Inc Important If your NeutronRAE II displays Gamma sensor failed Neutron sensor failed or All sensors failed contact your distributor or RAE Systems service at 408 952 8200 Do not attempt to use or repair the unit There are no user serviceable parts in the NeutronRAE II 2 Unit self check The time and battery status are displayed 12 31 ej self Check OO 1 www raesystems com 9 10 During the 20 second self check the detector checks that the gamma and neutron sensors are functioning properly If so the messages Gamma sensor OK and Neutron sensor OK are displayed Gamma sensor or Neutrn sensor OK ok If the sensor is damaged or not functioning properly the message Gamma sensor failed or All sensors failed is displayed turn the unit off and contact your distributor or the RAE Systems service department Gamma sensor Neutrn sensor failed failed All sensor failed The datalog type is displayed followed by the gamma alarm mode These parameters can be changed in NeutronRAE Il Programming Mode described later in this guide 12 34 7 Event Driven or Continuous r Datalog On Datalog On 12 34 7 12 34 NN N Search Mode or w Safety Mode Oh On 4 Gamma background calibration reading only if the NeutronRAE II is in Search Mode The Neutro
14. mma Low and Gamma Hi These are set in cps where 1 cps is equal to Iu R h or 0 01 uSv h The Neutron alarm remains in Search Mode at all times Press the MODE button to step through the digits from left to right Use the SET button to increment each digit from 0 through 9 Alarm Set Gamma CF Tos 0 Save Quit Select Save to save changes or Quit to discard changes To exit Alarm Set step through the options using the MODE button until you see Quit Press the SET button to exit Alarm Set and then step through the Main Menu until you see Quit Press SET to exit Program mode and return to Normal Operating Mode Datalog Set Select Datalog Set to change any of the following datalog parameters Clear Data Datalog Period Datalog Type Quit 22 NeutronRAE II Clear Data Press the SET button to clear the datalog Press the MODE button to return to the Datalog Set Menu Datalog Period Set the time interval between datalog points You may set any time interval between 1 and 3600 seconds Press the MODE button to step through the digits from left to right Use the SET button to increment each digit from 0 to 9 Datalog Set _ Log Interval 00360 sec Save Quit Select Save to save changes or Quit to discard changes Datalog Type Set the type of datalogging Choices are Continuous or Event driven Choose Continuous to log data at a set interval at all times except when the unit is Programming Mode Choose
15. nRAE II performs a 36 second background reading countdown Calibrate 36 When background calibration reading is complete datalogging starts 1f Continuous Datalogging is enabled and the unit is in Normal Operating Mode The display looks like this WWW raesystems com 11 Turning NeutronRAE II Off Press the MODE button and hold for 5 seconds The detector counts down 5 seconds and then turns itself off Do not release the MODE button until the unit counts down to zero and the display reads Save config and Stop unit 12 31 w 12 34 Turn Off Unit o Stopping 05 z datalog 12 34 TA Save config Stop unit Flipping the Screen The NeutronRAE II is easy to read whether held in the hand or clipped to a belt To flip the screen press the SET button and hold it down for 3 seconds When the image inverts release the button To flip the display again press and hold SET for 3 seconds 12 NeutronRAE II Operation The NeutronRAE II has two modes Normal Operating Mode and Programming Mode Normal Operating Mode is the default see Programming Mode on page 20 for details on entering and using Programming Mode Normal Operating Mode In Normal Operating Mode the NeutronRAE II detects gamma and neutron radiation and accumulates gamma radiation dosage data In Normal Operating Mode pressing the MODE button sequentially steps the unit through the following functions NORM Normal Opera
16. nd turn the screw clockwise to secure the cover ER Note When you touch the cover s internal contacts to the batteries NeutronRAE II s alarm sounds briefly indicating that the batteries are not dead If the sound is distorted or irregular the batteries should be replaced 6 NeutronRAE II User Interface NeutronRAE I s user interface consists of the display LEDs alarm transducer and two buttons labeled MODE and SET The LCD display provides visual feedback that includes time functional mode battery condition and gamma radiation measurement LCD display Gamma alarm Neutron alarm information information Current time Datalog indication Battery status Unit of Functional P d measure mode gamma Unit of Neutron reading measure sign Gamma radiation neutron DES DIE nem Neutron radiation measurement MODE and SET switches id lt D 0 www raesystems com 7 User Interface Icons Icon Indication a Battery Voltage low Battery Low alarm triggered EAG Low Gamma alarm triggered G G G Gamma Overload reading more than two times Over Range N N N 8 NeutronRAE II Turning NeutronRAE II On and Off Turning NeutronRAE II On Press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds As NeutronRAE II starts up the following occur 1 Along beep sounds if the buzzer is set to On and unit information and the current firmware version are displayed The LEDs and vibrator undergo a se
17. ting Mode CAL Background calibration only in Search Mode PEAK Maximum radiation levels detected since last cleared MIN Minimum radiation levels detected since last cleared DOSE Accumulated gamma radiation dosage since last cleared TIME Time date and time unit has been on STAT Detector status battery voltage and internal temp COMM Open BlueTooth communication with computer TEST Self test 1f Diagnostic Flag 1s set during start up Each function remains active for 60 seconds before automatically returning to the Normal Operating Mode Pressing the MODE button changes the selection from one function to the next one in the sequence WWW raesystems com 13 NORM Normal Operating Mode of the NeutronRAE II Displays a measurement of the ambient gamma and neutron radiation It can display gamma in counts per second cps or uR h or uSv h depending on how the detector is set up see Programming Mode and neutron in counts per second Switch back and forth between gamma units by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to step to the next function CAL Background calibration This option is only active if the NeutronRAE II in Search Mode This option is skipped if the detector is in Safety Mode Press the SET button to have the detector update the background radiation reading Press the MODE button to step to the next function 14 NeutronRAE II PEAK The maximum radiation levels detected since last cleared Pr
18. tting will be displayed and the previous Vibrate setting will be restored Temp Unit Set the unit of measure Choices are Fahrenheit and Celsius Press MODE to select Fahrenheit or Celsius Then press SET to save your choice and exit Monitor Set i Temp Unit ii Fahrenheit www raesystems com 25 Gamma Unit Set the unit of measure of gamma radiation Choices are uR h or uSv h Press MODE to select your choice and then SET to save your choice and exit Change Date Set the date mm dd yyyy Press MODE to step through month date and year and press SET to increment through the digits holding the SET button continuously speeds through the numbers Monitor Set I Date 5 21 2004 Save Quit Press MODE to select Save and press SET to save your date changes Otherwise press MODE again to select Quit and press SET to exit Change Time Set the time hh mm ss Press MODE to step through hours minutes and seconds and press SET to increment through the digits holding the SET Monitor Set ln Time 15 30 45 J Save Quit 26 NeutronRAE II Quit button continuously speeds through the numbers Note The clock operates in 24 hour mode only Press MODE to select Save and press SET to save your time changes Otherwise press MODE again and select Quit Press SET to exit To exit Monitor Set step through the options of Monitor Set until you see Quit Press the SET button to exit Mon
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