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1. 60 PIENO SOUS __ _ ____ 6_6_6_6_ __ 64 OSENDING DATA secs aaa a 85 EU a T E AE O A O N E EO ANE 65 bo 60 5 9 Usine he BrONSSE WICH 88 Do JB E 69 6 5 Performing Measurements while Connected to Web Service 91 6 6 Spectrum Accumulation while Connected to Web 8 1 92 5 7 while Connected 16 ihe Web Servite 92 6 8 Sending Photos while Connected to the Web 1 93 CS Cabon an Epe s d RERO 23 eee ee MR MEE 94 7TRANSFERRING SPECTRUM FILES FROM THE PPC TO DESKTOP PC 95 8RESTORING THE PPC S OPERABILITY AFTER COMPLETE DL C HARE RUDI EMT n 95 APPENDI nit on nu M dic UM EE MEE er 96 3 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER This User Manual describes installation functionality and operation of the Polildentify software for Windows Mobile based Pocket PCs Polildenti
2. 54 ET TO 55 Mode SeN NOR DT T 55 STO S HRS E oct A a PIU Id 56 TAI PVCU EN Rees esee tapes inito Deo 37 UBER 62 ce E ERI 64 4 10 9 Restricting Access To Settings Mode t Partes cete basa 70 4 10 10 TMA oe 70 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER 4 10 11 Checking the Instrument and PPC Battery Charge Level erratis 71 4 10 12 ge 71 4 10 13 GPS SELBE oo odo uen 72 4 10 14 Daw do NPNET 73 el TR 76 E 14 eI te SE DUE EL ra SSENDINGDATA BY GPRS NPNBET Sae eU o ES eod La EP an 78 JI Sandie ihe Dairon Usor uicit Pra tM eap cU 78 5 2 Sending Data Automatically
3. Zoom reset Linear Logarithm Identify Report options Zoom reset Identify Report options Isotope library View library Isotope library MELLE Continue accumulat Save spectrum Spectrum info Sf Fig 42 To save the accumulated spectrum tap MENU and select Save spectrum specify the spectrum file name and tap OK to save it in the PPC memory Fig 43 12 08 2006 5 4 9 29 OK CANCEL See H Fig 43 The saved spectrum will be available in the Spectrum view screen User can use menu functions to work with the saved spectrum in this mode The same can be done with the previously saved spectra in the Spectrum view mode see chapter 4 7 4 7 Spectrum View Mode MODE and select Spectrum view from the subsequent menu to see the list of all saved spectra To view a spectrum select it in the list and tap SELECT The selected spectrum will be opened in a separate window Fig 44 41 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved pu z ar Th 1 07 background 05 Yi 1 07 Searc Neutrons registration Measurement background 05 04 06 gt Spe nz ulation Spectrum view a Quick identification View history Settings Simple mode SELECT BACK Ej MENU MODE E Fig 44 You can move red marker along spectrum with the help of your stylus o
4. E Fig 78 In the bottom left corner of the screen you can see the number of channel energy in kV where the marker is currently positioned while in the bottom right corner you can see the count of impulses in this channel and the time of spectrum accumulation To process the accumulated spectrum 1 15 necessary to select two peaks with the largest distance between them Then it is necessary to mark the borders of both intervals where the peaks are located a point to the left from the inflexion point and the end point of the peak fall Fig 79 80 Polildentify Yi 5 08 Polildentify Yi 5 08 MENU MODE MENU MODE E a peak start point channel 45 b peak fall point channel 90 First peak interval Fig 79 68 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved Polildentify Ti 42510 Polildentify Ti 5 09 MENU MODE E MENU MODE E peak start point channel 190 b peak fall point channel 250 Second peak interval Fig 80 Then you have to go to the Settings mode and select Identification settings see chapter 4 10 6 In the settings window adjust the autocalibration parameters as in the pictures below Fig 81 Polildentify Yi 4 511 Polildentify Ti 2511 CANCEL EI CANCEL E Fig 81 Autocalibr time autocalibration time The recommended autocalibration time at th
5. CANCEL SELECT BACK Fig 9 Polildentify starts searching for specified instrument again within the radio channel coverage area 10 O 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER If an error message 15 displayed upon performing the search Fig 10 it Cr is necessary to check the settings in the identification setup screen and press OK Then it is recommended to exit the program to save all the entered data tapping on Mode Quit and then restart the software see chapter 1 2 Note PoliIdentify PM PI 27 fx 15 33 i y Polildentify es MI 12 57 ok PoliIdentify PM PI gi x 15 27 En i II cm Isotope library dd background Scale spectrum 3 Check Identify settings and restart program Autocalibr time sec OF CANCEL GPS Fig 10 Restarted program runs in the last mode simple or advanced it was operated in When the program 15 started for the first time 1 automatically enters following modes depending on the instruments Simple mode for PM1703MB PMI1703GNB instruments Fig 11 1 2 Advanced mode for PM1703MO 1B instrument Fig 11 3 The selected instrument can be now controlled from the Pocket PC only Conflict in the nuclides library address is possible User is recommended to select required library from the suggested list using right left arrows
6. Sound z Vibro Communication Languages Simple mode History Identify settings Energy calibration Auto calibration Lock Unlock Factory settings Power 055 settings Settings 055 service Exit SELECT BACK OF CANCEL Fig 7 Polildentify starts searching for instruments within the coverage range and then displays the name of the found instrument on PPC s LCD Fig 8a 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER Note If Instruments are not found error message is displayed Fig 8b check if you have correctly enabled Bluetooth interface in both the instrument and PPC see chapter 1 1 Polildentify PM PI e 15 22 ok Polildentify PM git 4 15 18 ok 0 0070814 Warning OK CANCEL CANCEL b Fig 8 Add the found instrument to the list by tapping OK The instrument s name will be displayed in the Instrument name field You can list through all instruments available on the list by tapping the left and right buttons Tap OK to confirm you choice and quit the Settings screen by pressing the Back button Fig 9 PoliIdentify er 4 15 24 lok Politdentify zT 12 22 L work password Settings Sound amp Vibro Communication Languages Simple mode History Identify settings Energy calibration Auto calibration Lock Unlock Factory settings DSS settings
7. mode of geotagging of current measured DER data and saving them into a file GPS info automatic data transmission under GPRS protocol to NPNET Send to NPNET mode data transmission under GPRS protocol to DSS Send to DSS mode 3 Simple Software Mode Important PM1703MB PM1703GNB support Simple software mode Advanced software mode PM1703MO 1B supports Advanced software mode only PPC automatically enters Simple mode after loading the Polildentify program while connecting to dosimeter by radio channel User can switch to the Simple mode while being in the Advanced mode follow the instructions in chapter 2 1 For PM1703MB PM1703GNB only 2 For PM1703MO 1B only 3 For PM1703MB PM1703GNB only 16 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER In the Simple mode all major data from the connected instrument are displayed on the PPC screen Fig 14 Gamma and neutron Polildentify dr 10 01 search information GAHHA 7 NEUTRON COUNT SEARCH DER measurement information ME ASUREMENT HE AS URERENT Matter identification information IDENTIFICATION MENU MODE The Simple operation mode lets view all the radiation measurement data and at the same time perform a quick identification of the radionuclide matter composition according the accumulated spectrum Modes of y or y n search SEARCH and gamma measurement MEASUREMENT
8. For PM1703MB PM1703GNB only 3 Geotagging is the process of adding geographical identification metadata to various media This data usually consist of latitude and longitude coordinates though they can also include altitude bearing accuracy data and place names In our case we deal with latitude and longitude coordinates only In this guide we use geotag and geotagging terms to define the reference of measured DER value to the instrument s location data geographic coordinates 15 O 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER data transmission under GPRS protocol to DSS Send to DSS mode 2 3 Instrument s Operational Modes Supported by the Software Advanced Mode displaying modes MODE displaying menu MENU search y or mode SEARCH n registration NEUTRONS REGISTRATION mode DER photon emission measurement mode gamma measurement MEASUREMENT DE photon emission measurement mode gamma measurement MEASUREMENT scintillation spectra of photon emission accumulation mode sPECTRUM ACCUMULATION scintillation spectra of photon emission view mode spectrum view SPECTRUM VIEW mode of identification of material radionuclide composition identification QUIK IDENTIFI mode of instrument s operational history view HISTORY settings mode SETTINGS simple software display mode SIMPLE MODE calibration mode CALIBRATION
9. e Flag check box Now current measured DER value can be transferred by user command or automatically while in the following modes o Simple software mode o DER measurement Measurement mode of the Advanced software mode e Flag send spectrum check box Now a spectrum file can be transferred by user command or by software while in the following modes Simple software mode Spectrum accumulation mode of the Advance software mode Spectrum view mode of the Advanced software mode Quick identification mode of the Advanced software mode O 0O O0 For PM1703MB PM1703GNB only 74 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER Set the type of the transferred information Auto transfer at the set time interval e Flag check box Now the program will automatically send the information current DER value and or spectrum file depending on the transfer type that was selected earlier at set time period to the web server e Measured DER value will be transferred to the web server with periodicity set in the option Spectrum file will be transferred to the web server with periodicity set in the option Note since the spectrum file should be sent to the web server not so often as the current DER value the interval between such transfers must be longer then between current DER value transfers Auto transfer by event check box Now the function of
10. POLIMASTER SOFIWARE GUIDE IDENTIFICATION OF THE RADIONUCLIDE COMPOSITION OF MATTER WITH THE HELP OF A POCKET PC Software for PM1703MO 1B PM1703MB PM1703GNB M POLIMASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS I rca 510 4 LINSTALLING POLIIDENTIEX SOB TW ARE geasccccecessasevcesosastencdeacesshecaevsessesavevsxssseeactecceessesyereesse 4 Ll Conn ecuns ihe Instrument to gt 3 luz Jens Ae STE cis 7 the 8 2POLITDENTIFY OPERATION MODES eese ananas asse erase 13 2 1 Switching Between Simple and Advanced Operation Modes 13 2 2 Instrument s Operational Modes Supported by the Simple Software Mode 15 2 3 Instrument s Operational Modes Supported by the Software Advanced Mode 16 SSIMFPLE SOPTA ARE MODE itii eis REI UENIT RUIF REM I III EP EADEM ME 16 3 1 Quick Identification of the Radionuclide Matter Composition 17 zb BIBUSDSENISHISS OBL ENIM gt 18 3 1 2 Automatic Statistics Reset and Identification Process 18 213 Radionuclide Mattor Identification 20 za Smp mode Mem MENU _ 20 3 2 1 Enabling the Graphical Representation of data sewsscscscscsceaneect
11. a Ti 4 21 Politdentify Er Y d 231 0 DATA mme ever ____ paa ever f 713105 12 54 Gamma alarm 713105 12 54 Gamma alarm 713105 12 53 Gamma alarm 713105 12 53 Gamma alarm 713105 12 52 Neutron alarm 713105 12 52 Neutron alarm LEE M Kei tron count 713105 12 28 Neutron count En Ehe beginning 713 05 12 28 Gamma count Go to the end 713105 12 19 Calibration 713105 12 18 Device All events 712105 12 31 Device off Alarm events 712105 12 28 Neutron count 12 28 Gamma count Delete EE CT MENMU MENMU CLOSE E eT me joer ___ 3 35 AM Gamma alarm Polildentify Y 2 31 Th event t 12 54 Gamma alarm 7S 3 05 713105 12 53 Gamma alarm 717105 3 35 Gamma alarm 713105 12 52 Neutron alarm 717105 3 35 Gamma alarm is Neutron count 717105 3 34 Gamma alarm Gotothe beginning caunt 717105 3 34 AM Neutron alarm to the end 717105 3 34 Neutron alarm 717105 3 34 AM Neutron alarm All events 717105 3 33 AM Neutron alarm Alarm events 717105 3 33 Neutron alarm 717105 3 33 AM Neutron alarm Delete MENMU MENU CLOSE E Fig 60 By default all types of instrument history events are displayed Tap MENU then select Alarm events to enable the filter As a result only events of exceeding the gamma or neutron channel threshold To display
12. then 0 60 Measurment Clear statistics Enter value of the Dose R Call adviser Threshold ate if it is higher then 0 6 Create report Svfh Login Memory Exit ACTION MENU MODE Fig 101 After performing the measurement the user must tap MENU and select Send to DSS Fig 101 3 to insert the measured result to the web form Important After the measurement the results are inserted to the corresponding field as text If it is necessary to make a decision about the measured value for example specify whether it 15 more or less than some suggested value the user must do it on his her own and specify the decision in the web form 9 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER 6 6 Spectrum Accumulation while Connected to the Web Service If suggested actions demand a spectrum to be gathered and sent to the system the ACTION menu 15 automatically populated with the Spectrum command This command starts spectrum accumulation After the spectrum 15 accumulated the user must tap MENU Send to DSS and the spectrum file will be inserted to the corresponding web page control 6 7 Identification while Connected to the Web Service If suggested actions demand isotope identification Fig 102 1 the ACTION menu is automatically populated with the Identify command Fig 102 2 This command starts isotope identification After the isotope 15 identified Fig 102 3 the user must t
13. Fig 64 1 GPS module may fail to determine geographical coordinates if PPC is in a building PPC is in open space but under shadow of large objects or buildings There are less than 3 satellites within the coverage of PPC s GPS receiver 02 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER 4 10 Settings Mode After selecting Settings on the MODE menu the user can view and change the instrument and software settings Fig 64 Polildentify Y 4z2 37 m Search Neutrons registration Measurement Sound amp Vibro Spectrum accumulation Spectrum view Quick identification Settings Simple mode SELECT BACK E Fig 64 In this screen you can do the following Fnable or disable the instrument and Pocket PC sound alarm and or instrument vibration alarm Change the list of instruments add remove the paired instrument Select user interface language Adjust the identification parameters Adjust history recording parameters Adjust energy calibration parameters Perform instrument s auto calibration Change user access level Restore factory default parameters Check the instrument and PPC battery levels Configure communication parameters with DSS Configure GPS function parameters Configure parameters of data transmission to NPNET Attentiot Untrained users are not recommended to change e identification pa
14. work in the Simple software mode the same as in the Advanced mode They are described in 4 3 and 4 5 chapters In the Simple program mode average count rate per second cps and its statistical error in percents for gamma and neutron channels are displayed in the search mode SEARCH indication area in the left and right panes respectively In the gamma measurement MEASUREMENT area you can see the current value of photon radiation dose equivalent further DER in uSv h uR h as well as the average error of this value measurement in percents 96 3 1 Quick Identification of the Radionuclide Matter Composition In the lower portion of your PPC screen you can see information about the composition of the emitting radionuclide matter according to the currently accumulated spectrum The program enters the same mode simple or advanced that was enabled before last exit of Polildentify At first run Polildentify automatically enters the Simple mode your PPC is connected to a gamma radiation dosimeter 1703 there will be no neutron count area on the PPC s screen 3 For PM1703MB PM1703GNB only 17 O 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER The identification process is started automatically after the statistics reset It 15 possible to reset the statistics information 1 e start the identification process either manually or automatically 3 1 1 Manual Stat
15. Fig 67 Attention It 15 necessary to restart the software for the new language setting to become effective Polildentify Y 22 53 Th Polildentify 4Lanquages SELECT BACK E OK CANCEL E Fig 67 4 10 4 Simple Mode Settings Tap Simple mode then tap SELECT to change the identification parameters when the software is in the simple mode Fig 68 ar 17 08 ok PM PI x 10 40 Settings Ex e Sound 5 Vibro Communication L2nguagco imple mode History Identify settings Energy calibration Auto calibration Lock Unlock Factory settings Power DSS settings SELECT BACK CANCEL 68 For PM1703MB PM1703GNB only 55 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER e Flag check box The program will enter only the Simple mode at start up automatically even if its previous working session was in the Advanced mode Settings of automatic identification start in the Simple mode if the gamma neutron channel threshold 15 exceeded as well as when DER threshold 15 exceeded check box is flagged the software will automatically start the identification process whenever threshold of gamma or neutron channel is exceeded is enabled the software will automatically start the identification process whenever DER threshold 1s exceeded Note
16. Fig 57 Highlight the required library and press OK to activate it As a result the range of isotopes identification will be bounded by the selected library range By default Lib ful lab library 1s activated It contains a full isotopes list Appendix A Isotope library lib ful lib venras eweni lib lib test0 lib SELECT BACK E 48 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved 2 Fig 57 To restart quick identification mode tap MENU then select Start new Fig 58 Polildentify PM PI 22 x 10 26 PM PI 27 x 10 27 Isotope library Start new CANCEL oe Fig 58 4 9 View Instrument Operation History View history Mode To view the instrument s operational history stored in its memory tap MODE then select View history from the subsequent menu Fig 59 Polildentify PM PI 22 qx 10 28 Polildentify 2 x 10 28 DATA EVENT Search 23 12 08 Gamma count 231208 12 29 Gamma count peo 23 12 08 12 19 Neutron count Spectrum accumulation 23 12 08 12 19 count 25 12 08 12 09 Neutron count 23 12 08 12 00 Gamma count 23 12 08 11 59 Neutron count Ep 23 12 08 11 59 Gamma count 23 12 08 11 49 Neutron count settings 23 12 08 11 49 count d 2
17. Help Fig 4 Pocket Excel Pocket Pocket 2 amp PolyIdentily SIM Tasks Manager Terminal ELCOM Windows Services Media Client E Fig 5 Upon launching Polildentify the PPC immediately starts searching for Bluetooth enabled instruments within the Bluetooth coverage range Attention The software will automatically connect to an instrument in range only 1f this instrument is present in the Instruments List and selected for the connection 1 2 1 Creating the Instruments List During the first program run the Instruments List is empty and the user is notified about it by a message box Fig 6 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved Polildentify PM PI e x 15 15 Warning The instruments list is empty Please add the instrument to the list by tapping tion GPS Fig 6 Tap to close message box In the bottom right corner of the screen tap Mode and then select Settings Attention If there 1s no Settings option in the Mode menu you should do the following at first select the Advanced mode enter required password 1 by default Then open the Mode tag again and select Settings The Settings screen opens Select Communication and tap SELECT New window opens Tap Add Fig 7 j 2 PoliIdentify 22 4f 15 47 Polildentify PM PI 22 x 15 16 ok Settings
18. Increase measurement duration so that to get more peaks in the result Nuclides not found Name Ce139 4 3E03Bq Co 57 lt 3 1E03Bq Co 60 5 E03Bq Cs137 lt 7 7E03Bq Ga 67 lt 1 7 04 1123 3 6E03Bq In111 4 3E03Bq K 40 2E05Bq Mn 54 6 4E03Bq Na 22 3 E03Bq Pu241 9 5E08Bq se 75 5 4E03Bq 57113 lt 6 1E03Bq Tc 99 3 6E03Bq Ti 44 lt 2 9E03Bq T1201 lt 3 8E04Bq U 233 lt 3 4E03Bq U 235 lt 6 2E03Bq U 238 4E06Bq Zn 65 lt 8 9E03Bq Thank you for choosing Polimaster 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved 97
19. current DER value and or spectrum file is activated on exceeding of DER threshold Working range of this function can be extended by additional options Additional options enable repeat data transfer during all the time of DER threshold exceeding Additional options can be enabled if the following requirements are met Send measurements option 1s flagged Send if measurement alarm option 1s flagged Autosend option 1s unflagged Send if search alarm option 1s unflagged When the the time of DER threshold 15 violated Current DER value and or spectrum file will be transferred to the web is flagged data will be sent all server with a periodicity specified in the option 32 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER Attention Repetition interval must be longer than spectrum transfer interval set in the Spectrum accumulation option e The option 15 flagged Information 15 sent automatically current DER value and or spectrum file depending on the transfer type that was selected earlier if set gamma and or neutron channel threshold 1s violated The information current DER and or spectrum file 15 automatically sent to the server if any of the DER gamma or neutron channel thresholds 15 exceeded time interval between the moment of exceeding of DER or search threshold and the moment of sending the spectrum file to the NPNET web ser
20. identification result Found isotopes Identification time IDENTIFICATION 00 00 31 MENU MODE Fig 17 If gamma channel load is over or below the specified one identification time will be certainly longer 3 2 Simple mode Menu MENU To display the functions menu when the Simple mode tap MENU at the bottom of the screen Fig 18 The displayed menu contains all functions available in this mode modes calibration mode CALIBRATION and mode of geotagging of current measured DER value and saving them into a file GPS Use your stylus or joystick Up Down to select the mode or program function by moving the highlighted line When the line with the name of the mode or function 15 highlighted the program automatically enters the mode or runs the selected function For PM1703MB PM1703GNB only GPS info mode switches off automatically if the mode Transfer to NPNET is enabled in the program settings see chapter 5 20 O 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved PM PI er x 15 48 Switch view Calibration Clear statistic Sound off Send to MODE Fig 18 3 2 1 Enabling the Graphical Representation of data The radiation measurement data in Simple mode can be displayed both as numbers and graphically To switch to the graphical representation of data it 1s necessary to tap MENU and then select Switch Mode Repeat the procedu
21. CANCEL up E CANCEL GPS E l 2 3 Polildentify 4 4 4 06 Polildentify 42 Mc 4 07 OK CANCEL Ej ok CANCEL ore E 4 5 77 The colored graphical scale lower part of screen visualizes gamma channel load Yellow or red scale indicates that average count rate is not enough to accumulate the spectrum count rate too low fig 77 1 and 2 above count rate to high figures 77 4 and 5 above At a low count rate the accumulated spectrum 15 not reliable while at a high count rate it may be distorted A green scale normal count rate indicates that the count rate is just sufficient to accumulate a good spectrum without distortions Fig 77 3 Tap OK When accumulating the spectrum you will see its graph on the screen Besides you can visually determine the time of spectrum accumulation by the graph on the PPC screen if you can see clearly distinguishable peaks on the graph you can stop the spectrum accumulation process To stop the spectrum accumulation process tap MENU and then select Stop accumulation The accumulation process 15 terminated and the accumulated spectrum 15 displayed on the PPC screen Fig 78 67 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved Channel Energy Linear Logarithm Zoom reset Identify Report options Isotope library E Stop accumulation Spectrum info NODE ore MENU
22. Error ok Spec C3 Calibration Error CANCEL Fig 75 You have to reset the full absorption peak parameters for instrument autocalibration The peak parameters values autocalibration settings are read by the user after the reference source spectrum accumulation Attention Factory preset values for instrument autocalibration are set by the Eu 152 source The procedure of recording the autocalibration settings for the Eu 152 source is described below Autocalibration settings for any other reference source are recorded 1 the same way First of all it is necessary to accumulate the spectrum of this reference source To start spectrum accumulation tap MODE then select Spectrum accumulation from the subsequent context menu Fig 76 Tap OK Spectrum accumulation Spectrum view Quick identification View history Settings Simple mode Exit About Fig 76 On this screen you can see the average count rate of the registered photon radiation impulses and the average gamma channel count rate statistical error 66 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER Move your instrument closer to the object from which you want to collect the spectrum at such a distance where count rate will in the range 300 500 cps Fig 77 42 4 06 Q 4 03 gt Polildentify 47 45 4 05 CANCEL
23. all events select All events from the same menu Fig 61 62 For PM1703MO 1B only 50 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved it Yi me len a Ti 4 21 event t 3 35 AM Gamma alarm 717105 3 35 Gamma alarm 3 Gamma alarm amma alarm 713105 12 54 Gamma alarm 713105 12 53 Gamma alarm 713105 12 52 Neutron alarm 713105 12 28 Neutron count 713105 12 28 Gamma count the Ehe end 713105 12 19 Calibration 713105 12 18 Device on 4 Allevents 7 2105 12 31 Device off 712105 12 28 Neutron count Gamma count Alarm events Delete MENU MENU CLOSE E a Yi 4 2 34 oara TIME eve a Ti 4 2 34 DA rme eve 713105 12 55 Gamma alarm 713105 12 55 Gamma alarm 713105 12 55 Gamma alarm 713105 12 55 Gamma alarm 713105 12 54 Gamma alarm 713105 12 54 Gamma alarm 54 amma alarm 713105 12 54 Gamma alarm Gamma alarm Gamma alarm En Ehe beginning Go Eo Ehe end ma alarm 713105 12 54 713 05 12 54 713105 12 54 Gamma alarm All events 713 05 12 54 Gamma alarm Gamma alarm Alarm events 713 05 12 53 713105 12 52 Neutron alarm Delete MENU You can delete the instrument history by tapping MENU and selecting Delet
24. enters this mode automatically when the Polildentify enters the Advanced mode or when the user taps MODE and then Search Search screen opens Fig 33 Polildentify Polildentify a r Yy 4 5 04 MENU Fig 33 MENU MODE E MODE E On this screen you can see the current gamma and neutron radiation count rate calculated on the bases of impulses coming from the scintillation detecting block and neutrons detecting block The count rate is displayed in counts per second cps for the gamma channel in the upper screen area and for the neutron For gamma and neutron dosimeters PM1703GNB 32 O 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER channel in the lower screen area You can also see the relative mean square deviation of the average count rate value for each of the channels in percents The confidence coefficient 1s 0 95 The current count rate is compared to the alarm threshold which 15 calculated during the instrument background calibration If the current count rate 1s higher than the threshold value the sound and or vibration alarm 15 actuated The alarms tempo is increased as the measured count rate gets higher i e instrument 15 moved closer to the radiation source If any channel count rate exceeds its alarm threshold its current count rate value on the display changes from yellow to red and starts blinking If gamma channel average count rate
25. necessary GPRS settings in your cell phone or smartphone PoliSmart Net is used to control the work of a instrument user performing radiation control activities in case of emergency If the user 1s under qualified to interpret the instrument data and as a result he she is unable to make an independent decision there 1s an option of using the system to ensure the correct decision in case of emergency Main functions of the PoliSmart web service 1 Controlling the user s actions according to the predefined instructions stored in the database as a hierarchy of actions 2 Decision support based on the collection and analysis of information coming from the hardware in the corresponding nodes of the actions hierarchy 3 Automation of the radiation control document flow 4 Situation control Actions hierarchies represent simple actions organized according to a predefined algorithm so that hierarchy segments are activated depending on the data received from a radiation control system As there 15 a limited number and types of radiation emergency situations the typical solutions to these situations are also known stored in the database and can be suggested on line with the help the DSS system When working with the system the user gets instructions from the system and performs the necessary actions In case of not standard situations not described in the DSS system human experts can be involved They analyze all the supplied data and provide
26. radiation dosimeter this screen is not available 35 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER On this screen you can see the number of neutrons registered by the instrument since the time it was switched on or since the time of last statistics reset performed in this mode The upper screen area displays the number of registered neutrons while the lower area displays the time of registration in seconds You can reset the statistics accumulation by tapping MENU and selecting Clear statistic Polildentify 2 46325 Neutrons registration Spectrum accumulation Spectrum view Quick identification View history Settings T Clear statistic Simple mode j 52 m Fig 36 4 5 DER DE Measurement Screen When you select Measurement from the MODE menu the program switches to the DER DE Measurement screen The following will be displayed on the screen In the upper screen area measured DER value in uSv h mSv h or measured exposure dose in uR h mR h or the desired measurement unit is stipulated by customer when ordering the instrument Fig 37 1 In the lower screen area measured ED value equivalent dose in uSv h mSv h or exposure dose value in mR h or the desired measurement unit is stipulated by the customer when ordering the instrument Fig 37 2 On this screen you can see the current va
27. report will include isotopes that where positively identified only according the specified isotope library User 1s free to flag or unflag any desired option See the Appendix A for detailed information and notes on identification reports e Select Isotope library to see or select isotope library for the Identify mode Fig 49 After tapping Isotope library the list of available library files 1s displayed Select the required library and tap OK to activate it After this the identification process is performed the selected library range The Lib ful lab library 15 automatically activated by default This library contains full list of all 1sotopes Appendix A 44 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved 9999999 5 er x 11 03 background 05 22 Yi 1 33 Linear Logarithm Zoom reset Identity E Isotope library ibrary Delete NR lib test0 81 1 into MENU SELECT BACK E Fig 49 View library to see the isotopes list of the currently selected library MENU then select View library Fig 50 Full isotopes list see in the Appendix A 9999999 5 b 17 03 background 05 4 Yi 1 38 Remark Channel Energy Linear Lagarithm o0m reset Identify Report options 4 View library Delete Spectrum info E Fig 50 delete t
28. spectrum accumulation time specified in the identification mode expires the program will display the autocalibration results Press OK button and they will be automatically saved to the instrument memory Fig 73 64 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved 122 00 kev 24 06 662 00 kew 21 05 24 73 You can see stored results Energy calibration settings screen Values calculated during the calibration correspond to the following coefficients 57 0 6 754 FWHMI and 2 values are required to calculate the dFWHM coefficient Fig 74 Polildentify Z452 i El DK CANCEL E Fig 74 Attention Autocalibration results are automatically stored in the instrument memory if you choose option 2 If you choose to calibrate by a stored spectrum the results are displayed on the screen and it is necessary to save them manually if required If the program displays an error after the autocalibration by the accumulated reference source spectrum it means that peak parameters specified in the identification settings do not correspond to the peak parameters of the accumulated spectrum of the reference source Fig 75 65 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved Polildentify ae 2 17 41 Start spectrum accumulation From saved spectrum lt Calibration
29. that identification process does not start immediately after statistics reset when the threshold thresholds 1s exceeded but in some time from 20 to 180 seconds 60 seconds recommended during which some portion of current spectrum will be accumulated 5 option 15 used to specify interval between time of statistical data reset and the first attempt of the program to identify the radioactive matter composition Use the floating keyboard and stylus to specify the desired time period e Tap OK to confirm the changed parameters 4 10 5 History Settings select History and tap SELECT to change the history settings Fig 69 In the subsequent page you can do the following e Specify the DER history saving interval e Synchronize the instrument and PPC times e Delete instrument history For the following PPC models HP iPAQ 6500 or HP iPAQ 2700 Operation procedure with other PPC models can be different please see the user manuals on PPCs 56 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved 27 a x 10 43 PoliIdentify PM PI 27 10 43 i Enable history nistory SELECT BACK SEE OK CANCEL us Fig 69 4 10 6 Identification Settings select Identify and tap SELECT to see the identification settings page Fig 70 57 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved PoliIdentify DE a Isotope l
30. the built in PPC s GPS receiver e Current date and time Data transfer can be done by one of the two ways e on user command e automatically To set up the way of data transfer as well as volume of the data transferred to the web server open the settings of Advanced mode see chapter 4 10 14 for details 5 1 Sending the Data on User Command To transfer data manually on user command be sure that Enable NPNET option is switched on in the NPNET settings screen Fig 91 A correct NPNET server address is specified there IP address login and administrator password to the NPNET system are given in the in line documentation to the NPNET system 1 GPS module may fail to determine geographical coordinates if PPC is in a building PPC is in open space but under shadow of large objects or buildings There are less than 3 satellites within the coverage of PPC s GPS receiver 76 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved fg x 11 28 Dk n CANCEL Fig 91 If option is flagged the current DER value current date and time and current instrument position geographical coordinates and movement speed will be sent to the server on user command when the software IS 1 o the Simple mode the Gamma measurement screen of the Advanced mode If option is enabled the current spectrum file current date and time and
31. the floating keyboard to specify the new coefficient value and tap OK to confirm it Please note after any of the n coefficients has been changed the program performs background calibration of the instrument automatically If your PPC is connected to a gamma radiation dosimeter there will be no neutron count area on the PPC s For gamma neutron dosimeters PM1703GNB If your PPC is connected to gamma dosimeter PM1703MO 1B PM1703MB this option will be absent 33 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved amp Polildentify 2 318 Polildentify Switch view Lalibration Clear statistic en lll 4 Coeff n gamma Coeli n neutron ore db E CANCEL E CANCEL ore Fig 34 34 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved PoliIdentify Er 15 35 ok NEUTRON COUNT Switch view Clear statistic Coeff n gamma Coeff n neutron POLIMASTER The radiation measurement data in Simple mode can be displayed both as numbers and graphically To switch to the graphical representation of data 1t 1s necessary to tap MENU and then select Switch Mode Fig 35 Repeat the procedure to switch back to the numeric representation of data Polimaster recommends using graphical representation mode if you need to locate the radiation sources Green color indicates that the param
32. their instructions as to what should be done in the particular situation PoliSmart web service advantages e Quick decision making 85 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER e Possibility to use additional information from the databases and knowledge bases Immediate assistance of qualified experts regardless of the place of emergency and object complexity e detailed documentation of all work stages and having the single work history archive e analysis of the digital video and audio information about the object under investigation e simultaneous control of multiple users 6 2 Using Web Page Controls Use your stylus to tap controls on the web page or use PPC joystick up down left and right buttons to select a control The selected element is framed Control selected Truck or car Control not selected Then push the joystick or tap Select to use enable or disable the selected control Any web page of the system can have the following elements e Button a push button with text Control not selected Control selected Decision support System Press the button by joystick or use the OK menu when the Button element was selected Doing so the corresponding function is enabled e Static text displayed text The reasons of alarm are unclear Probably there ex ists the serious danger to people Please submit th e report and call the expe rt urg
33. value exceeds the upper indication limit an OVL overload message on the LCD screen will be displayed If neutron channel average count rate exceeds the upper indication limit an 999 message will be displayed You can change the alarm threshold value by specifying new n coefficients for gamma and neutron channels correspondingly or recalibrating the instrument and resetting the statistics Attention N coefficient the number of mean square deviations determines the instrument alarm thresholds minimum detection levels of and neutron radiation for each of the channels in the Search mode Instrument calculates the alarm threshold value on the basis of the set n coefficient and mean calculated count rate of impulses per second during the calibration time The less the n coefficient is the less is the threshold value and the higher the instrument s sensitivity is At the same time the probability of instrument s false responses increases The range of n coefficient setting is between 1 and 9 9 with step 0 1 Recommended n value is given in the User operating manual on the instrument To change the gamma channel n coefficient tap MENU select gamma from the menu and tap OK Fig 34 To change the neutron channel n coefficient tap MENU select Coeff n neutron from the menu and tap OK to confirm 12 34 A window will be opened where you can change the chosen n coefficient Use
34. when the user goes to any other mode or function of the program 3 2 5 GPS info Choose the GPS info option The software opens window to view and geotag current DER value longitude latitude moving speed data received from the GPS module of PPC are referenced to current measured DER value User having chosen Save into file menu saves current DER value and geographical coordinates received from the GPS module into a file To see the contents of the saved file select MODE View GPS file GPS info mode switches off automatically if the Transfer to NPNET mode is enabled in program settings see chapter 5 GPS module may fail to determine geographical coordinates if PPC is in the room PPC is in the open space but under shadow of large objects or buildings There are less than 3 satellites within the coverage of PPC s GPS receiver 22 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER 3 3 MODE Menu While in the Simple software mode tap MODE at the bottom of the screen to display the MODE menu Fig 20 The MODE tag displays all the currently available instrument modes besides the calibration CALIBRATION and GPS Info modes It enables the user to switch between the Simple and Advanced operation modes as well as adjust the software settings send the measurement data to a Decision Support System DSS quit the software see the software version and other dat
35. 02 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved 4 10 7 M Pouimaster Energy Calibration Select Energy calibration and tap SELECT to see the energy calibration settings page See manual calibration parameters settings scheme below Fig 71 Energy and resolution calibrations are made on the basis of physical and library values of energies instrument characteristics as well as instrument spectra received during the autocalibration When physical spectrum and instrument response 1 distribution of counts numbers in the channels are functionally linked software can calculate A B K2 channel energy transformation function coefficients and dFWHM correction coefficient for FWHM and FWHM resolution calibration parameters A B dFWHM coefficients values are recorded automatically while obtaining autocalibration results the autocalibration mode description 15 given below Attention Untrained personnel are not recommended to change the energy calibration parameters because 1 may result in wrong instrument readings 62 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved 2 POLIMASTER Energy calibration parameters setting scheme PoliIdentify a Yi 4 4 04 calibration SELECT BACK EI Polildentify Yi 42449 GB CANCEL E Polildentify 4 42451 CANCEL Fig 71 63 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensor
36. 3 12 05 11 39 Neutron count SInpIETIOBE 23 12 08 11 38 Gamma count Exit 231208 11 29 Neutron count 231208 11 29 Gamma court About MODE MENU CLOSE Fig 59 The instrument operation history consists of the following events e Switching on the instrument e Switching off the instrument except the cases of forced switching off by removing the instrument s battery when the instrument is switched off by removing its battery e Calibration forced calibrations only e Gamma count count rate value for the gamma channel e Neutrons count count rate value for the neutron channel e Gamma alarm when gamma channel threshold value 15 exceeded e Neutron alarm when neutron channel threshold value is exceeded If PPC works with the gamma dosimeter PM1703MO 1B PM1703MB there will be no neutron channel data in the instrument s operational history 49 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER e Gamma measurement DER DE value e DER threshold exceeding of the DER threshold Every event is saved with data reference day month year time reference hours minutes as well as with type reference except system events switching the instrument on and off and instrument calibration Tap MENU then select Go to the beginning to display the history events recorded earlier Tap MENU then select Go to the end to display the latest recorded history events Fig 60
37. DK CANCEL E CANCEL E Fig 24 View and change the fixed DER threshold of DER Measurement mode MEASUREMENT To change the DER measurement threshold it is necessary to select Meas threshold from the settings list and tap OK A window will be opened where For gamma neutron radiation dosimeters PM1703GNB If your PPC is connected to the gamma measuring instrument PM1703MO 1B PM1703MB such an option will not be displayed on the Pocket PC s screen 26 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER you can change the threshold value Use the floating keyboard to specify the new threshold and tap OK to confirm it Fig 25 The fixed DER threshold 15 a safety threshold Its value range 1s 10 7000 uR h 0 1 70u S v h the recommended value is 3mR h 30 n Sv h Polildentify Wi 11 51 9 Polildentify 22 9148 1 51 43 Polildentify e Y 11 51 Meas threshold CANCEL E CANCEL Fig 25 View the currently selected or select a new isotope library for the purpose of matter identification Choose Isotope library from the settings list to see all library files stored in the PPC To activate the required library for the Identify mode select it and tap OK Fig 26 Consequently isotopes identification range will be bound by the selected library By default the software activates the Lib ful lab library For detailed information o
38. Fig 40 1 and 2 above or count rate 1s too high high count rate figures 40 4 and 5 above At a low count rate the accumulated spectrum 15 not reliable while at a high count rate distorted A green scale normal count rate indicates that the count rate is just sufficient to accumulate a good spectrum without distortions Fig 40 3 Tap OK When accumulating the spectrum you will see its progressing graph on the screen Fig 41 PoliIdentify ACD MENU ore A E Fig 41 The instrument accumulates the spectrum for 512 channels The capacity of each channel is 65536 It is necessary to accumulate not less than 10 impulses in the maximum count channel to get a good quality spectrum Besides you can visually determine the time of spectrum accumulation by the graph on the PPC screen if you can see clearly distinguishable peaks on the graph you can stop the spectrum accumulation process To stop the spectrum accumulation process tap MENU and then select Stop accumulation The instrument stops accumulation process and the accumulated spectrum 15 displayed on the PPC screen Fig 42 select Continue accumulation if you want to proceed with spectrum accumulation 40 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved PoliIdentify PI Er ax 16 48 PoliIdentify PMPI 2 x 16 46 ok PoliIdentify pt YI 42 4 45 Channel Energy Linear Logarithm
39. For PM1703MB PM1703GNB instruments only 11 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved JL nu 42 q 15 19 ok GAHHA COUNT Polildentify 42 45 15 19 Dk GAMMA NEUTRON COUNT rr 4 A M a Y 7 4 f ad 5 ef 1 mm 90 j 166 IDENTIFICATION 00 00 00 IDENTIFICATION 00 00 00 MENU MODE 1 2 Polildentify 22 4x 11 59 deux E TI LE OTI GAMMA GOUN I MENU MODE 3 Fig 11 Attention The current manual describes how Polildentify software works with both gamma and gamma neutron dosimeters However all its further screenshots are made with the connected gamma neutron dosimeter only If the PPC 1s connected to gamma dosimeter its LCD will not display neutron radiation count zone Note The program will prompt you to start a background calibration 1f time period after the last calibration exceeds the interval specified in the settings 12 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved 2 Polildentify Operation Modes There are two operational modes of the Polildentify software 1 Simple mode User gets access to three main operational modes of the instrument that are simultaneously displayed on the PPC s LCD At the same time the user is restricted in chan
40. PC or phone folders and files will be displayed Get photo command is used when it 1s necessary to take a photo using the built in camera and insert it to the corresponding web form Fig 103 3 Polismart browser abc Ty Select file Update mg Get photo Get file Call adviser Create report E Resp Polismart DS5 xml E file tmp Login E Text Timer ile txt mamlogs tet Exit OK ACTION Open Cancel Shutter Menu 1 2 3 Fig 103 When taking a picture you can change its zoom and brightness by pressing Joystick in different directions Tap Shutter then select Save to insert the picture to the corresponding field 1n the web form for sending It 15 possible to send as many pictures as there are photograph fields in the web form 6 9 Calling an Expert Adviser Tap the Call adviser button on the main page Fig 104 Polismart browser cm Information Database Se rvice Service Decision support System Call Adviser Create Report OK ACTION Fig 104 After 1t an online request will be sent to the expert on duty and the following page will be displayed Fig 105 93 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved Polismart browser Please wait Your adviser phone numb er is 375 296 123456 OK ACTION Fig 105 If the expert 1s currently connected to the system he she can control the user s actions give advice ask for ad
41. PRS enabled cell phone or smartphone Be sure that you have made all the necessary GPRS settings your cell phone or smartphone DSS Decision Support System web application 1s a special web based software used to control the work of the person using the instrument 1 case an emergency situation takes place If the user 1s under qualified to interpret the instrument data he she can use the system to ensure the correct decision in this or that situation See chapter 6 for the detailed description of the system Polildentify gt x 10 59 Polildentify gf x 10 59 Enable DSE 4055 settings SELECT BACK zin CANCEL ze Fig 85 4 10 13 GPS Settings Select GPS settings from the settings list and tap SELECT to see the GPS settings page Fig 86 72 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved Polildentify NE 11 01 Polildentify E ax 11 01 SELECT BACK BE CANCEL Fig 86 When the GPS function 1s enabled the GPS Info mode can be enabled as well mode of viewing and referencing of current measured DER data to geographical coordinates latitude longitude and movement speed received from the PPC s GPS module as well as saving these data into a file e Flag the check box The GPS mode 15 enabled e Enter the number of virtual COM port generated by the GPS module that 1s connected to the system external or a built one in the fi
42. a 1n the About screen Polildentify 27 Ty d 4 47 history Settings Advanced mode DSS service Exit About MODE Fig 20 Switch between the Simple and Advanced operation modes using the stylus or joystick Up Down If you use the joystick confirm your selection by pressing it If you use stylus the program enters the selected mode automatically 3 3 1 View History If you select View history from the MODE menu Fig 21 you will be able to see the history events stored in the instrument memory For detailed information refer to the Advanced mode description see chapter 4 9 For PM1703MB PM1703GNB only 2 GPS info mode switches off automatically if the Transfer to NPNET mode is enabled in program settings see chapter 5 23 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved Ud 15 53 ok DATA TIME EVENT 23 12 08 Gamma court 23 12 08 10 09 Neutron count 23 12 08 10 09 Gamma count 23 12 08 09 59 Neutron count 23 12 08 09 59 Gamma court 23 12 08 09 49 Neutron count 23 12 08 09 49 Gamma count 23 12 08 09 39 Neutron count 25 12 08 09 39 Gamma court Go to Ehe beginning Go to Ehe end F PI 15 54 TIME EVENT VALUE 15 Neutron c 0 01 cps e 15 Gamma c Ls cps 0127 14 Neutron c 0 01 cps 01 121 14 Gamma c 14 cps D 12 14 Neutron c 0 01 c
43. ap MENU Send to DSS and the identification result will be inserted to the corresponding web page control Important The identification is performed by isotope groups The following groups are available All category Nuclear Medical Industrial Normal Not category The identified isotope s is are inserted to the corresponding control on a web page If the identified isotopes belong to different groups the group with the highest priority is selected groups above listed in the order of decreasing priority Thus only one group of isotopes is sent to DSS Therefore it 15 recommended to consult an expert in case the identified isotopes belong to different groups by tapping Action Call adviser Polismar Ba ER an Yi Bl Polismart browser font Polismart browser am Tl belongs Update Identify Industrial Call adviser Industrial Create report 3187 Login Weapon Weapon 1 2 3 Fig 102 92 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER 6 8 Sending Photos while Connected to the Web Service If it 1s necessary to send a digital photo to DSS the ACTION menu 15 automatically populated with the Get photo and Get file commands Fig 103 1 Get file command 15 used to insert an existing photo from PPC or phone memory Fig 103 2 to the corresponding web form When this command 15 selected a window with all the P
44. as moving the marker alon the spectrum 15 given this chapter earlier Select Zoom reset M e Select Identify to display the full list of identified isotopes spectrum radionuclide composition identification Fig 47 Isotopes identification range is bounded by the library that was selected in the Isotope library See Fig 49 See the Appendix A for detailed information and notes on identification reports background 05 29 Yi 1 27 9999999 5 a ax 16 57 Lhannel Energy Linear Logarithm Zoom reset Identify Report options Isotope library View library Delete Spectrum info MENU Fig 47 e Select Report options to select identification report type Fig 48 43 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved a x 16 59 Channel Energy Linear Logarithm Zoom reset Identify Report options View library Delete Spectrum info CANCEL E Fig 48 Show uncertain nuclides flag this check box if you want uncertain possibly identified isotopes according the specified isotope library to be included into the identification report Show nuclides not found flag this check box if you want isotopes not found according the specified isotope library to be included into identification report Important If all the options are unflagged the identification
45. ates the alarm threshold value on the basis of the set n coefficient and mean calculated count rate of impulses per second during the calibration time The less the coefficient is the less is the threshold value and the higher the instrument s sensitivity is At the same time the probability of instrument s false responses increases The range of n coefficient setting is between 1 and 9 9 with step 0 1 Recommended n value is given in the User operating manual on the instrument The alarm threshold for each channel can be changed by setting a new n coefficient value for the corresponding channel gamma and or neutron To change the required n coefficient for gamma emission it 1s necessary to select Coeff n gamma from the settings list and tap OK To change the required n coefficient for neutron emission it is necessary to select Coeff n neutron and tap OK A window will be opened where you can change the desired n coefficient Use the floating keyboard to specify the new coefficient value and tap OK to confirm it Please note after any of the coefficients has been changed the program performs background calibration of the instrument automatically Polildentify 22 Y 4 11 04 Polildentify 42 Y 11 09 nrc 11 10 9 Coeff gamma 123 112 314 15 617 819 0 Tab d w e r t vju r jo D T T LAP a s d fjg h j kj Ij z Shift 7 CANCEL E
46. correspondingly 59 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved Attention It is recommended to use energies of 344 28 keV and 1408 keV as references of a spectrometric gamma radiation source providing a load of 500 700 cps It 1s also possible to use a set of two radionuclide sources one of which has a well distinguished peak in the lower energies range 150 400 keV and the second in the upper one above 1000 keV It 1s recommended to set the initial channel of each of the energy ranges to 3 4 halfwidths below the peak centroid and the final channel to 3 4 halfwidths above it Only one peak should fall into both ranges FWHM coeff Peak FWHM coefficient that corrects the calculated peak FWHM during autocalibration making it possible to increase the peak FWHM if its value is more than 1 or decrease it if the coefficient value is less then 1 Search sensitivity The recommended setting is 3 0 Settings within the range between 1 5 and 5 are allowed Lower values increase the sensitivity and number of detected peaks but also increase the number of false peaks Decrease this value if it is impossible to provide sufficient statistics It is recommended to specify higher values for better identification at sufficient statistics 1 e when there is a possibility to substantially increase the time of spectrum accumulation Search resolution The initial recommended setting 15 1 0 It 15
47. current instrument position geographical coordinates will be sent to the server on user command when the software 15 1n o the Simple mode o the Spectrum accumulation screen of the Advanced mode o the Spectrum view screen of the Advanced mode o the Quick Identification screen of the Advanced mode To start the data transfer being in one of the modes tap MENU and select Send to NPNET option Fig 92 i Politdentify Pf gt x 11 31 3 _ politdentify fg 4 11 30 22 4x 11 31 Channel Energy Linear Logarithm Zoom reset Switch view ene Report options Calibration Isotope library Clear statistic View library Clear statistic rs ree Coeff n gamma Delete ane shold Send to Send to For PM1703MB PM1703GNB only Consider that the spectrum file in this mode will be transferred if the accumulation process is stopped only 79 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved 92 POLIMASTER The software will show the Connecting to GPRS screen if the GPRS connection has not been established before Tap Cancel to terminate the connection process or Hide to hide the message box Fig 93 PoliIdentify compe s RATS ATS AT Connecting Connecting Ea GPRS Connection Connecting to GPR5 MENU MODE E Fig 93 The data will be sent after establishing a GPRS connection Atten
48. de in a critical situation See chapter 6 for a detailed description of the system PoliIdentify er 442 16 00 GAHHA NEUTRON COUNT cU EDS emos v NS UL o Wed or 0 l a E HEASUREHEHT m Lal uR h View history Settings 02 ima bee Advanced mode 055 service Fig 28 3 4 About the Program Choose About from the MODE menu to see the information on software version you are using Fig 29 Press OK to return to the previous mode 28 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved 3 4 1 Program exit um Til uz 3 45 View history Settings Advanced mode DSS service Exit OF Fig 29 Ju Til uz 3 45 E Choose Exit from the MODE menu to close Polildentify The program will ask for confirmation Press Yes to exit the current mode and go to the main menu Fig 30 y View history Settings Advanced mode DSS service E ni m 4 01 Polildentify Warning An Til a 4 02 A Are vo sure to exit zu Neu Start en YE 4 02 Friday July 21 2006 Tap here bo set owner information unread messages tasks Upcoming appointments kja ENA 22 1424448 29 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER 4 Advanced Mode PPC enters this mode automatically upon loadi
49. displayed Tap ACTION to display the browser menu The menu 15 dynamically built on the basis of the data received from the system and must contain the following major items Fig 97 Update Call adviser Create report Login Exit OK ACTION Fig 97 88 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER Update refresh the page The last sent data are resent to the system All newly specified data are ignored and not sent Call adviser call an expert to guide the actions and make decisions in difficult situations Create report fill in the incident report The report 15 sent to the web server for analysis Login re login to the system A login form will be displayed to enter the authentication data Exit quit the program Besides this menu may contain the following items depending on the data received from the system Back go one step back to the previous browser page Home go to the system start page Measurement start the measurement and insert the measurement results to the corresponding controls on the page Identify start the identification process and insert the identification results to the corresponding controls on the page Spectrum start the spectrum accumulation process and insert the spectrum file to the corresponding control on the page Get photo start the photographing mode Take a picture with the built in camera and ins
50. ditional information and make final decisions The user answers expert s questions the same way as with the automatic system question answer conversational mode 6 10 Creating a Report After tapping the Create Report button on the main system page the user can fill in the incident report Fig 106 Polismart browser cm Information Database Se Newsline Service Decision Support System Call Adviser Create Report ______ Create Report OK ACTION Fig 106 First it is necessary to fill in personal information and select the report type Fig 107 1 Polismart browser abc W Polismart browser abe Polismart browser First ________ Last Creating report Report was created select type of object Human ACTION OK ACTION OK ACTION 1 2 3 107 94 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER Then the user fills in all the required information Fig 107 2 the report fields are not mandatory After filling in the report 1 15 necessary to tap OK to send the report to the web service If the report has been sent successfully a page like in Fig 107 3 1s displayed and the system 15 ready for a new session 7 Transferring Spectrum Files from the PPC to Desktop PC Perform the following steps to send the spectrum files accumulated on your PPC to a desktop PC l 2 Install Microsoft ActiveSync p
51. e You will see a warning message that all the accumulated history will be deleted from the instrument s memory Confirm the deletion by tapping Yes or cancel it by tapping No Fig 63 Upon deletion of the history form the instrument s memory new process of history recording will be started from the moment of its clearance Fig 63 Polildentify Ti 2 34 Jeen 12 55 Gamma alarm 12 55 Gamma alarm Polildentify DATA TIME EVENT ___ DATA 713105 12 55 Gamma alarm 713105 713105 12 55 Gamma alarm 713105 713105 12 54 Gamma alarm amma alarm ma alarm Go to the beginning Go to the end All events Alarm events MENU CLOSE E 51 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER Tap CLOSE in the bottom panel to quit the history view 4 9 1 GPS File View Mode Tap MODE and then select View GPS File to see the list of measured geotagged latitude longitude movement speed DER values saved under user s command Fig 64 1 software doesn t limit file size its size depends on the free space of the Flash card Scroll bar in the lower screen area 1s used to scroll the viewed file area PoliIdentify PM PI 22 x 10 33 TIME EVENT 10 04 09 15 58 Measureme 0 041 10 04 09 15 58 Measureme 0 05 1 10 04 09 15 58 Measureme 0 05 1 GPS MENU CLOSE dus
52. e gamma channel count rate between 300 and 500 cps is not less than 300 seconds The user can change this value but with reducing the spectrum accumulation time you also reduce the measurement accuracy Autocal min 1 channel number of the first peak start point 45 Autocal max 1 channel number of the first peak fall point 90 Autocal energy 1 line energy value for the first calibration peak 344 keV The line energy values corresponding to the calibration peaks in the specified range can be found in the isotope library for Eu 152 Autocal min 2 channel number of the second peak start point 190 69 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER Autocal max 2 channel number of the second peak fall point 250 Autocal energy 2 line energy value for the second calibration peak 1408 FWHM coeff peak half width coefficient correcting calculated peak half width during autocalibration making it possible to increase the peak half width if its value 1s more than 1 or reduce it if the coefficient value is less then 1 Specify all the required data and tap OK settings will be stored in the instrument memory automatically After saving the settings 1t 1s necessary to perform autocalibration once more by the same source with spectrum accumulation as described in the beginning of the Autocalibration chapter to get the calculated autocalib
53. earch mode on the LCD For instruments supporting both gamma and gamma neutron radiation detection l4 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved M POLIMASTER 3 When the program 15 the Advanced mode Fig 13 Polildentify PM PI 27 x 15 39 PM PI 7 x 15 40 ok Search Neutrons registration Measurement gamma Spectrum accumulation Spectrum view Quick identification View history Settings Simple mode GPS MENU MODE Fig 13 e MODE bottom screen panel e Inthe subsequent menu tap Simple mode e The program switches to the Simple mode with indication of y or Search DER Measurement and Identification modes on the LCD 2 2 Instrument s Operational Modes Supported by the Simple Software Mode displaying modes MODE displaying menu MENU simple mode Search y or mode SEARCH DER measurement MEASUREMENT mode Identification IDENTIFICATION mode instrument 5 operational history view HISTORY mode settings SETTINGS mode displaying program working in the advanced mode ADVANCED MODE calibration CALIBRATION mode geotagging of current measured DER data and saving them as a file GPS info automatic data transmission under GPRS protocol to NPNET Send to NPNET mode For instruments supporting both gamma and gamma neutron radiation detection PM1703GNB
54. eatacastsesncaateeascaasceaueaateeineuanets 21 pog E E A 21 O E E A A E gt SM OMAN RTT 22 NEN TENTER 22 eee SB Xem _4_______ ____ gt 23 SX UND E EE EUNT TET 23 gt 6 reer ate 24 RERO M Tm 2 3 3 3 Switching to Advanced mode esses iios rente lar atu ERE net rM eda 28 DATED auem NIMM I MENU MD 28 a 28 E S a NILUM 30 RR UU Umm 30 22 Advanced Node Mem MENU ___ _6__ 31 43 Gamma or Gamma Neutron Search Mode SEARCH 32 2 4 Neufons Reeistation Serec 35 ta 36 20 Spectrom GEI OO ModE seirinin ibh reker 39 M AS NR TUS 41 4 8 Quick Identification of the Matter Radionuclide Composition Quick Identify 47 4 9 View Instrument Operation History View history 49 e D UT 22 2 T0 E es 53 2 10 1 Soungond WE ATION 54 20812 B9 rer aU TIU IR
55. eld The virtual COM port number is given in the User manual on GPS module if you are dealing with an external one or in the User manual on PPC 1f GPS module is built into the PPC Attention Software automatically switches off the Data transfer to NPNET mode when user enables the GPS function 4 10 14 Data Transfer to NPNET Settings Select NPNET Settings Fig 87 and tap SELECT to enable and configure the mode Data transfer by GPRS to NPNET 73 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved fo gt x 11 05 ok ix 11 05 2 Polildentify Z a x 11 06 Repeat until alarm Send 1f meas QNENET settings SELEC OK CANCEL OK CANCEL Fig 87 General settings e Flag Enable NPNET check box to enable this mode e Inthe field enter number of COM port that 15 generated by GPS module external or internal Number of virtual COM port 15 stated 1n the User manual on the GPS module if it 1s an external GPS module or in the User manual on PPC if it 1s built into the PPC When this option 15 enabled you can transfer geotagged data to the NPNET web server e n the field enter the IP address of NPNET server IP address login and administrator password to the NPNET system are given in the in line documentation supplied with the NPNET system Configure the type of the communicated information
56. ently This text cannot be edited It 1s used to display on the PPC s screen some information as text e Check box a graphical user interface element that permits the user to select required option s Truck or car 86 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER To enable disable the required check box tap it with your stylus or select it with the joystick and press the joystick button Tap OK to confirm the selected variant s e Edit box text input field First Mame ____ Control selected Last EE Control not selected Select the element and enter required information using the floating keyboard Tap OK to confirm the input 87 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER Combo box drop down list Human 4 It 15 used to select a variant from a predefined list of items You can browse through the variants by tapping the left and right arrows or display the whole list by tapping on the control or pressing the joystick button Fig 96 Select an abc Til Done Fig 96 Tap Done to select the required variant then tap OK to confirm the input 6 3 Using the Web Browser Menu The browser menu has two main buttons OK and Action OK ACTION Tap OK to confirm the input and send it to the web server If there 1s no data to send the corresponding warning message will be
57. ert it to the corresponding control on the page Get file insert a file picture spectrum voice previously saved in the PPC or smartphone memory to the corresponding control on the page 6 4 Working in the Web To connect your PPC to the PoliSmart Net web service it 1s necessary to tap MODE and select WEB service figure 98 1 below After the connection to the network the network 1s specified in the program settings and server has been established you will be prompted to specify the password registered 1n the database for the connected instrument If the connection failed repeat the described actions Entered password can be saved To do it flag Save password checkbox Press OK to save the password for future work Fig 98 2 Search Enter password abc Yj Polismart browser Registration neutron Information Database Se Spectrum 201 200040014 Settings Password History Decision Support System Exit Call Adviser WEB service Save password Create Report MENU MODE OK Exit 2 3 Fig 98 89 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved Attention It is not recommended to flag the Save password checkbox if several users work with the same instrument User name and password will be sent to the system for authentication If wrong login data are specified you will see an error message If so contact the system administrator 1f you re unable
58. eter does not Red color indicates that the parameter exceeds the exceed the predefined predefined threshold threshold i E 21 i i E GAMMA COUNT Polildentify Yy 4 506 QE politdentify 9 Y 4 1 43 GD MENU E MENU MODE E Fig 35 After choosing the Clear statistics option from the menu the count rate averaging is restarted After choosing Calibration from the menu the connected instrument will be automatically recalibrated and then the program automatically switches to the search mode If you tap GPS Info on the Menu a view window of geotagging latitude longitude moving speed data received from the 5 GPS module reference of current measured DER value opens Select Save into file menu and save current dose rate and geographical data received from the GPS module into a file To view the file select MODE GPS File View 4 4 Neutrons Registration Screen Program enters this mode when the user selects Neutrons Registration NEUTRONS REGISTRACION line in the MODE tab Fig 36 GPS Info mode switches off automatically if Send to NPNET mode is enabled in the program settings see chapter 5 GPS module may fail to determine geographical coordinates if PPC is in a building PPC is in open space but under shadow of large objects or buildings There are less than 3 satellites within the coverage of PPC s GPS receiver If your PPC is connected to a gamma
59. f sending the spectrum file to the NPNET web server During this time the spectrum after any thresholds exceeding is accumulated Recommended value 30 seconds Tap OK to save the changed settings Attention 7 N When you activate the Data transfer to NPNET by GPRS function the program automatically switches off the GPS Info mode Attention lt To be able to send any data via GPRS you must subscribed for GPRS General Packet Radio Service at your GSM provider and possess hardware supporting this standard GPRS enabled cell phone or smartphone Be sure that you have made all the necessary GPRS settings in your cell phone or smartphone 4 11 Calibration Mode After starting the Polildentify software it automatically performs instrument calibration if the calibration interval after the previous calibration has expired or if n coefficient of the gamma and or neutron channel has been changed To force instrument calibration tap MENU and select Calibration when in the search v or y n mode SEARCH Fig 88 For gamma and neutron dosimeters PM1703GNB 76 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved PoliIdentify a xe o PoliIdentify aT 1 6 37 5 Coeff n gamma Coeff n neutron E MODE E Fig 88 4 12 About the Software Choose About from the MODE menu to see the software version you are using and copyright information Tap OK to return to the program F
60. from the settings list and tap SELECT Fig 84 Charge level will be displayed graphically and in percents Program in all operation modes automatically periodically diagnoses instrument s battery charge levels If instrument s battery is discharged to the lower level less than 40 of full charge level 15 left the program alerts the user of it by a high priority message the message 1s displayed during 30 seconds approximately as well as show a corresponding 1 on upper PPC s screen area Fig 84 3 User can maximize minimize the message on the PPC s screen again by mouse click on the 1 ia Polildentify P l gr x 10 56 PoliIdentify PM PI e x 10 55 Dk Polildentify ax 10 55 Sound amp Vibro The PM_Pager 00070814 instrument s battery is low Please replace the battery 3 GPS SELECT BACK 1 Fig 84 4 10 12 DSS Settings To enable the mode of sending of measurement data via GPRS to DSS Decision Support System select DSS settings and tap SELECT Fig 85 71 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER option verify correctness of web server name and Flag the tap OK to enable this mode Attention To be able to send any data via GPRS you must be subscribed for the GPRS General Packet Radio Service at your GSM provider and possess the hardware supporting this standard G
61. fy universal software product 15 used in combination with Polimaster manufactured instruments all that support Bluetooth function to identify radionuclide composition of radioactive contaminants Introduction 1 Installing Polildentify Software To start software installation it is necessary to insert the installation Flash Card1 to the corresponding slot of your Pocket PC further PPC The installation Flash Card with Polildentify software 1s supplied together with the Bluetooth enabled PMxxxx2 radiation dosimeter further Instrument manufactured by Polimaster After starting of the installation file you will be suggested to read the user license agreement and accept it Fig 1 License Agree 27 Yi 10 46 3 ENO USER LICENSE AGREEMENT n MOTICE TO USER THIS 15 AGREEMENT GOVERNING YOUR USE OF SOFTWARE AND SERVICE FURTHER DEFINED HEREIN 45 PRODUCT 45 COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR WITH 1 703 GME CDEVICE THE LICENSOR OF THE PRODUCT 15 WILLING PROVIDE YOU WITH ACCESS THE PRODUCT ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS I ACCEPT TOO NOT ACCEPT New Patr Fig 1 Press 4 to accept the license agreement and continue with the installation If you press the installation will be aborted To restart the installation it 1s necessary to remove the Flash card from your PPC and then insert it back again and repea
62. ging the software settings 2 Advanced mode User gets access to all software modes and settings This mode is recommended to be used by experienced people Important PM1703MB PM1703GNB support Simple software mode Advanced software mode PM1703MO 1B supports Advanced software mode only 2 1 Switching Between the Simple and Advanced Operation Modes When the program 15 in the Simple mode Fio 12 PolildentiFy ef 42 15 26 PoliIdentify ar 15 26 GAHHA NEUTRON COUNT i PoliIdentify 29 15 26 Enter password GAMMA COUNT Fm HP mea CHS ya 1 gt 1 3 TEE 1 1 f NEUTRON COUNT View history Settings IKE IDENTIR Advanced mode MENU MODE Fig 12 Tap MODE the bottom screen panel New tag opens Select Advanced mode For PM1703MB PM1703GNB only 13 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER The access to Advanced mode 15 password protected Factory preset password 15 1 It is strongly recommended to change the password after first login e If the floating keyboard 15 not opened automatically open it by tapping keyboard icon in the bottom right corner of the screen Enter your password 1 by default lap OK e The program switches to the Advanced mode with indication of the y or yn s
63. he GPS module of PPC See Fig 53 PoliIdentify PM PI 27 x 10 12 ok Channel Energy Linear Logarithm oom reset Identify Report options Isotope library Vieu library Send to NPNET mode switches off automatically if the GPS Info mode is enabled in the program settings see chapter 5 GPS module may fail to determine geographical coordinates if PPC is in a building PPC is in open space but under shadow of large objects or buildings There are less than 3 satellites within the coverage of PPC s GPS receiver 46 O 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER 4 8 Quick Identification of the Matter Radionuclide Composition Quick Identify For the quick identification of radionuclide matter composition tap MODE then select Quick identify Fig 54 Search Neutrons registration Measurement Spectrum accumulation Spe a Quick identification View history Settings Simple mode Fig 54 On the next screen you can see the average count rate of the photon radiation impulses being registered and the average count rate statistical error Move your instrument to the object from which you want to collect the spectrum at such a distance where count rate will be 1n the range between 300 and 500 cps ampulses per second The colored graphical scale in the bottom part of the screen visualizes the gamma channel load Fig 55 Yellow or
64. he currently loaded spectrum tap MENU then select Delete You will be prompted to confirm the deletion Tap Yes to delete the spectrum or No to cancel Fig 51 PoliIdentify PI Ang ax 10 01 ok PoliIdentify PM PI 27 10 03 ok Warning a Zoom reset Delete current spectrum Identify Report options View library Isotope library id Delete Spectrum info Delete Spectrum info MENLI MENU Delete command is available while viewing saved spectrum only 45 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved 2 POLIMASTER e To view information about the currently loaded spectrum tap MENU then select Spectrum info You will see such operational spectrum data spectrum name date time of spectrum accumulation duration of spectrum accumulation in seconds ambient temperature at the time of spectrum accumulation average count rate during the spectrum accumulation number of spectrum channels Fig 52 Fig 51 I 5 9999999 5 en MX 10 07 er x 10 07 Channel Energy Linear Logarithm Zoom reset Identify Report options Isotope library View library MENU Mone Fig 52 Tap MENU then select Send to NPNET view window opens where you see geographical coordinates latitude longitude speed of movement received from t
65. ibrary T d RA EIE E Autocal min l hutoacal lib fni Lae m m Add background C iv max JLE Scale spectrum J Fu Autocalibr time sec EAS min Ld Autocal energy mm Got Autocal min 1 L Y IX Autocal max 1 Autocal max 2 lal Aute cal energy 1 Autocal energy OF CANCEL OF CANCEL OF CANCEL Energy variation Autocal energy e ir uy 1 z Absorber Absorber type Polymethyl Methacr Matrix mm iL Distance to source Proposed Search sens OF CANCEL Politdentify TH 7 y i 7 23 Me Caci 34 6 Matrix size mm ordinary concrete Absorb unclear FWHM1 FWexp 1 FWexup 1 1 0000 w 1 CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL Fig 70 58 O 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER Attention It is NOT RECOMMENDED to change factory preset parameters N marked with an asterix Only trained personal can change such parameters It 1 FORBIDDEN to change factory preset parameters marked with double asterix Isotope library A file with LIB e
66. ig 89 Politdentify x 11 26 Dk Spectrum accumulation Spectrum view Quick identification View history Settings Simple mode Exit Fig 89 4 12 1 Program Exit Choose Exit from the MODE menu to close Polildentify Tap Yes to confirm the exit or No to cancel it Fig 90 dr Y 7 16 Spectrum accumulation Spectrum accumulation Spectrum view Spectrum view ick identificati Quick identification Tem View history Settings A Are vou sure to exit Simple mode T O 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER 5 Sending Data by to NPNET Geo information system is a proprietary project of Polimaster is a web based application working in the Internet that receives information from the Polimaster manufactured dosimeters by GPRS channel of PPC NPNET system stores received information on the secure server requires login password to enter User gets access to the server using Internet enabled PC system lets control of operated instruments as well as monitor radiation situation on the basis of web mapping full geoinformational analysis logic Polildentify software uses GPRS to send to the NPNET web server the following information e Current DER value measured by the instrument e Current spectrum file e geographical coordinates latitude longitude movement speed received from
67. information current DER value and or spectrum file depending on the transfer type that was selected earlier auto transfer at the violation of the set DER threshold is enabled Range of this function can be extended by additional options These options enable repeatedly transfer data during all the time when the DER threshold is violated To use additional options be sure that the following essential requirements are fulfilled Send measurement option 1s enabled Send by DER threshold option 1s enabled Auto transfer option 1s disabled Send by alarm option 1s disabled Repeat until alarm check box is flagged the data transfer function will be working all the time when the DER threshold 15 being violated Current DER value and or spectrum file will be transferred to the web server with periodicity set in the option 75 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER Attention Repetition interval must be longer than spectrum transfer interval set in the Spectrum accumulation option Repeat until alarm e Flag the option Now EC the function of information current DER value and or spectrum file depending on the transfer type that was selected earlier auto transfer at the violation of the set gamma and or neutron channels threshold Set the time interval between the moment of exceeding of DER or search threshold and the moment o
68. ing the floating keyboard After answering the question the user sends the answer to the web server by tapping OK Depending on the selected answer the user gets instructions to follow After completing of an actions sequence the user receives the final solution and is suggested to fill in the report form Fig 100 3 90 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved browser an Yl Is it on human body or sur rounding objects gt Is in thyroid gland egion In accompanying objec L ts Other place on the body OK ACTION 1 Polismart browser abc Yul Where is the place alarm person Track or car Other Engineering constr uctions etc Lo OK AC 2 Fig 100 Polismart browser cm Til The reasons of alarm are unclear Probably there ex ists the serious danger to people Please submit th report and call the expe rt urgently Create Report OK ACTION 3 6 5 Performing Measurements while Connected to the Web Service If suggested actions demand the measurement of the current DER value the user gets the corresponding form and can immediately perform the measurement Fig 101 1 by selecting the Measurement command from the ACTION menu Fig 101 2 Polismart browser abc Ty Polismart browser Measure the Dose Rate at 0 5 m distance abc Ya ll Mea Measure the Dose Rate at surement The Dose Rate Is less
69. iption are based on the Polildentify used in conjunction with HP iPAQ 6500 or HP iPAQ 2700 PPCs If you have another PPC models please refer to their operational manuals 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved iPAQ Wireless c Ty 4 4 30 iPAQ Wireless e T 4 3 58 Phone ff Phone ff 9 x Y Bluetooth iff Manager d 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER Instrument Attention Before using the instrument carefully read and understand its user s manual 3 Switch on the instrument Select the Bluetooth mode by pressing the Mode button and then enable it using the Light button The LCD of PM1703MB PN1703GNB will display e Bluetooth enabled but there 1s no connection to PPC e Bluetooth enabled the instrument is connected to PPC LCD of PM1703MO 1B will display Y OPERATING e Bluetooth enabled but there is no connection to PPC MODE e Bluetooth enabled the instrument is connected to PPC XE wm Cmi m v 4 Start the Polildentify program on your PPC 1 2 Running the Software To run the PoliIdentify software go to Start menu and select Programs Fig 4 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved FH 6 Today t ActiveSync E Calendar GPS Navigation Internet Explorer Messaging EE Phone ra Programs Ir Settings
70. istics Reset To reset the software statistics 1t 15 necessary to tap Menu and then select Reset statistics from the subsequent menu Fig 15 i PoliIdentify PI Ang ax 15 43 Polildentify 22 x 15 42 ok Spectrum accumulation timer reset Switch view Calibration E Clear statistic Sound off Send to NPNET MENU 15 Together with reset of all statistical data spectrum accumulation timer 15 also set to zero 1 the process of spectrum accumulation 15 restarted Fig 15 Important The statistical data are reset for all the displayed data or y n search DER measurements As a result the average statistical error becomes higher for each of the measured values This may lead to a considerable increase of average count rate values for both channels and DER value and even to exceeding of thresholds However in several seconds all values get back to normal readings 3 1 2 Automatic Statistics Reset and Identification Process Start The identification process can be started automatically on exceeding of the search threshold by the gamma or neutron channel and on exceeding of the DER threshold To adjust the automatic identification settings the user should do the following e Switch to the Advanced mode see p 2 1 See the following screen shot to learn how to switch between the modes 18 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights re
71. it can be seen on the instrument and perform actions described below After the accumulation is finished and the reference spectrum 15 recorded to the instrument memory it 15 necessary to remove the reference source from the instrument To start spectrum accumulation tap MODE then select Spectrum accumulation from the subsequent menu Fig 39 Search Neutrons registration Measurement Spectrum accumulation Spectrum view Quick identification View history Settings Simple mode Fig 39 Polildentify 2 0 4 05 2 Polildentify 42 Wi 4 4 06 PoliIdentify OK CANCEL Ore CANCEL CANCEL Ore A E 1 2 3 Polildentify 42 4 06 3 Polildentify 22 Mor CANCEL Gre CANCEL ore E 4 5 Fig 40 39 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER On this screen you can see the average count rate of the registered photon radiation 1mpulses and the average count rate statistical error Move your instrument to the object from which you want to collect the spectrum at such a distance so that the count rate will be in the range between 300 and 500 cps impulses per second The colored graphical scale in the lower part of the screen visualizes the gamma channel load If the color of the scale 15 yellow or red it means that average count rate 1s not enough to accumulate the spectrum low count rate see
72. ks 3 3 peaks 86 758 185 2 7 peaks 86 185 1 1 peaks 44 Uncertain or very uncertain isotopes Activity and error 5 91 03 2 1E03Bq 3 47 03 1 6E03Bq 6 83E03 3 1E03Bq 5 97E03 2 9E03Bq 1 22E04 6 E03Bq 2 55E03 1 3E03Bq 1 13E03 5 6E02Bq 7 2E06 3 5E06Bq 4 41 E03 2 2E03Bq 1 95 03 9 6E02Bq 2 79E08 1 4E08Bq Found peaks Channels of Notes Peak library centroids of the found peaks 2 7 peaks 115 185 uncertain 1 2 3 4 1 2 peaks 185 uncertain 1 1 2 peaks 288 uncertain 5 1 7 peaks 115 very uncertain 1 3 4 1 3 peaks 115 very uncertain 1 3 4 1 1 peaks 115 very uncertain 1 3 4 1 5 peaks 115 very uncertain 1 3 4 1 2 peaks 115 very uncertain 1 3 4 1 2 peaks 115 very uncertain 1 2 3 4 1 2 peaks 115 very uncertain 1 2 3 4 1 5 peaks 115 very uncertain 1 3 4 5 96 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER 1 Responsible peak is assigned to more than one nuclide Try longer measurement time to eventually find more peaks 2 Responsible peak badly fits to library energy Try to recalibrate and repeat measurement 3 Responsible peak has very low statistics Try longer measurement time to confirm 4 Responsible peak is part of a multiplet Try longer measurement time to eventually find more peaks 5 Another important peak 15 to be found
73. lue of photon radiation dose equivalent in uSv h or uR h as well as the average error of this value measurement in percents 9o Fig 37 The desired measurement unit is stipulated by the customer when ordering the dosimeter 36 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved Polildentify 27 x 16 41 lok j PoliIdei Caah Neutrons registration Measurement gamma H uu Spectrum accumulation Spectrum view Quick identification View history View GPS file Settings Simple mode DSS service Exit About GPS MODE MENU ee Fig 37 1 PoliIdentify PM PI 4 12 28 MENU MODE Fig 37 2 Menu of DER DE measurement mode See Fig 38 1 2 Select Clear statistic and count rate averaging restarts Thresholds setting Threshold DER mR h mSv h Threshold on DER 2 mR h mSv h Threshold on DE mR mSv DER DER2 1 threshold is a fixed DER threshold or a safety threshold Thresholds setting range corresponds to the DER DE measurement range that is given in the User operating manual on the instrument 37 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER To change the DER measurement threshold it is necessary to tap MENU and select Meas threshold then tap OK A window will be opened where you can change the threshold value Use the floating keyboard
74. n the library that contains full isotopes list see the Appendix A Polildentify e Y 11 53 Polildentify 22 12 00 ib short 1ib isotope library CANCEL E CANCEL E Fig 26 Check the dosimeter and PPC battery charge level To view the charge level of both dosimeter and PPC batteries select Power from the settings list and tap OK Fig 27 Degree of dosimeter and PPC battery charge level is indicated on the PPC s screen in percents and graphically The program can define the degree of presence of the isotope in the identified spectrum among the isotopes included in this library only 27 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved Polildentify lt 2 07 Polildentify Tj 2 08 OK CANCEL E E Fig 27 3 3 3 Switching to the Advanced mode See chapter 2 1 3 3 4 Sending data to DSS via GPRS To be able to send any data via GPRS you must be subscribed for the GPRS General Packet Radio Service at your GSM provider and possess the hardware supporting this standard GPRS enabled cell phone or smartphone Fig 28 DSS Decision Support System web application is special web based software used to control the work of the person using the instrument in case of an emergency situation If the user is under qualified to interpret the instrument s data he she can use the system to ensure the correct decision is ma
75. nergy range for the specified absorbing material Absorber type Is used when considering the dependence of absorption in the energy range for the specified material Matrix size mm The thickness of material in which the source is evenly distributed The thickness 1s measured along the line connecting the instrument center and the source center in mm The default value 15 0 This setting affects the form of the spectrum generated by the program considering the dependence of absorption in the energy range for the specified matrix material Matrix type Matrix material Is used when considering the dependence of absorption in the energy range for the specified material Absorb setting unclear Should be enabled flagged FWHM 1 Width at the half height of the gamma energy peak for the first calibration point in keV The recommended default value 1s 38 0 for the energy of 122 keV FWexp 1 This parameter is not used for the current instrument The factory preset default value 15 0 Energy 1 First calibration point energy The recommended value is 122 keV FWHM 2 Width at the half height of the gamma energy peak for the second calibration point in keV The recommended default value 1s 58 0 for the energy of 662 keV FWexp 2 This parameter is not used for the current instrument The factory preset default value 15 0 Energy 2 Second calibration point energy The recommended value 15 662 keV 61 20
76. ng the Polildentify program while connecting the instrument by radio channel or with the user User can switch to the Advanced mode from the Simple mode by tapping MODE Advanced mode see chapter 2 1 Important PM1703MB PM1703GNB support Simple software mode Advanced software mode PM1703MO 1B supports Advanced software mode only 4 1 MODE Menu Tap MODE at the bottom of the screen to display the MODE menu picture on Fig 31 depends on the PPC model MODE menu enables the user to switch between the Simple and Advanced operation modes as well as perform other actions described further in this chapter EE Meutrons registration mE Spectrum accumulation Measurement Spectrum view 1 identification Spectrum accumulation Spectrum view View history Quick identification Settings View history Simple mode Settings Exit Simple mode About Fig 31 MODE tag displays on the LCD names of all the instrument s operation modes besides the calibration CALIBRATION and GPS Info modes Use your stylus or joystick Up Down to select the required option If you use the joystick confirm your selection by pressing it If you use the stylus the program enters the selected mode automatically The number of simultaneously displayed functions on this menu 15 restricted the size of your PPC screen Program enters the same mode simple or advanced that was enabled before last exit
77. ngs from the MODE menu the user can view and change the instrument and PPC software settings Fig 22 Keep in mind that it 1s possible to adjust only some of the settings when Simple mode User gets access to all instrument and software settings in the Advanced software mode only Polildentify 8 57 Polildentify T 8 58 Sound amp Vibro View history ___ Settings Advanced mode DSS service Exit About MODE CANCEL E Fig 22 You can access the following settings in the Simple mode Enable or disable the instrument and or Pocket PC sound alarm and instrument vibration alarm To do it select Sound amp Vibro from the settings list and tap OK Fig 23 Flag or unflag a check box near the corresponding parameter to enable or disable it Confirm your choice by OK Polildentify lt 9 36 Polildentify 9 36 5ound 5 Vibro Instrument sound alarm 15 enabled Instrument vibration alarm 1s disabled CANCEL E CANCEL E Fig 23 View and change the n values for gamma y or neutron yn channels Fig 24 25 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved Attention coefficient the number of mean square deviations determines the instrument alarm thresholds minimum detection levels of gamma and neutron radiation for each of the channels in the Search mode Instrument calcul
78. of Polildentify At first run the Polildentify automatically enters the Simple operational mode for PM1703MB PM1703GNB only 30 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER menu does not fit on it to display currently hidden items use alii up arrow to go to upper tag s part MODE or down arrow to go to lower tag s part 4 2 Advanced Mode Menu MENU To display the functions menu when in the Advanced mode tap MENU at the bottom of the screen Fig 32 The Menu pop up tag displays names of all the available functions and modes of this calibration mode CALIBRATION and mode of current measured DER values geotagging and saving them into a file GPS Info Select the operational mode or program function by moving the highlighted line with the help of the joystick Up Down or use stylus The program upon selecting the line automatically enters the mode or runs the selected function Every operational mode has its own menu that can be switched off while in the current operational mode only eGamma or gamma neutron search SEARCH e Neutrons registration mode NEUTRONS REGISTRATION e DER DE measurement MEASUREMENT mode e History view mode HISTORY e Spectrum accumulation mode SPECTRUM ACCUMULATION e Spectrum view mode SPECTRUM VIEW Quick radionuclide composition identification mode QUIK IDENTIFI GPS Info mode automatically
79. possible to change it within the range between 0 5 and 2 Decreasing this coefficient may help improve the resolution of closely spaced peaks ncreasing this coefficient may help eliminate false peaks determined by statistical runs Energy variation Relative deviation of the desired peak energy in percents in the range of which the peak may be assigned energy from the nuclides library The recommended value 15 1 It 15 possible to change it within the range between 0 3 and 3 Decrease this value to narrow the search energies range by considering less closely spaced peaks from the radionuclide library Increase this value to widen the search energies range Distance to source Distance to the radiation source in This value can be specified in the range between 5 and 10 cm If the distance 15 known 1 15 recommended to specify the exact value This value influences the displayed value of activity 60 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER Proposed accuracy Precision in percents of the known distance to the radioactive source This value influences the displayed deviation value The recommended value for this setting 1s 10 Absorber size The thickness of absorber along the line connecting the instrument s center and the source center in mm The default value 1s 0 This setting affects the form of the spectrum generated by the program considering the dependence of absorption in the e
80. process is not started immediately after the statistics reset or exceeding of threshold s you have to allow some time to accumulate the current spectrum 20 to 180 Identify start sec seconds 60 seconds recommended The option makes it possible to specify the delay interval between the moment of statistics reset and the first attempt of the software to determine the matter composition Use the floating keyboard to specify the delay value e Tap OK to confirm the changed parameters 19 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER Note Keep in mind that the statistics 1s reset automatically when the user selects one of the options from the Menu and or Mode menus 3 1 3 Radionuclide Matter Identification Result Identification timer restart notifies the user that the identification process has started The timer displays time in the following format hours minutes seconds The time changes discretely with a step of 5 to 15 seconds Fig 17 During this time the current scintillation spectrum 1s accumulated and the software constantly attempts to determine the radionuclide composition of the current matter spectrum If gamma radiation 15 registered at the rate of 150 to 500 cps the identification result will be displayed approximately after 3 5 minutes PoliIdentify ar 42 10 01 NEUTRON COUNT cps f P LU HEASUREHEHT Radionuclide matter
81. ps 0127 14 Gamma c 14 cps D 12 14 Neutron c 0 01 cps 0127 14 Gamma c 14 cps 0 12 14 Neutron c 0 01 0127 14 Gamma c 16 cps 01 121 14 Calibration D 12 14 Instrumen 9127 08 Instrumen 08 Neutron a 1 00 cps Neutron a 1 00 cps All events Alarm events 3 3 1 1 View GPS File mode Choose MODE View GPS File to see the list of saved by user s command geotagged with reference to longitude latitude speed measured DER values Fig 21 1 Software doesn t limit the maximum size of a file Its size depends on free space of a Flash card Scroll bar at the bottom of the screen is used to move the viewed file area Polildentify PI qd x 15 58 ok TIME EVENT 10 04 09 15 Measureme 0 04 ut 10 04 09 15 Measureme 0 05 ut 10 04 09 15 Measureme 0 05 ut MENU CLOSE EE Fig 21 1 There will be no View GPS File mode if the Transfer to NPNET mode is enabled in the program settings GPS module may fail to determine geographical coordinates if PPC is in the room PPC is in the open space but under shadow of large objects or buildings There are less than 3 satellites within the coverage of PPC s GPS receiver 24 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved 3 3 2 Settings After selecting Setti
82. r by pressing right left with the PPC joystick Press and hold the joystick in the corresponding direction to increase the speed of marker movement Pressing the Joystick Up and Down correspondingly zooms in and out of the spectrum graph In the bottom left corner of the screen you can see the number of channel or energy in kV where the marker is currently positioned In the bottom right corner you can see the count of impulses in this channel Lower line indicates time of spectrum accumulation Fig 45 Tap MENU 1n the spectrum view screen to see the list of additional available options for working with the spectrum No of channel energy 9999999 5 en dx 16 49 Impulses count in the channel reset Identify Accumulation Report options time Isotope library View library Delete Spectrum infa MENU E MENU Fig 45 e Channel Energy displays a spectrum where the X axis represents energy e Select Linear Logarithm to switch between the linear and logarithm scale of the X axis Fig 46 42 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved 9999999 5 29 dx 16 49 background 05 29 Yi 1 19 Linear Logarithm Identify Report options Isotope library View library Delete Spectrum info MENU MODE E Fig 46 The description of zooming in out the graph as well
83. rameters e energy calibration parameters e autocalibration parameters because it may lead to wrong instrument readings 53 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER 4 10 1 Sound and Vibration Alerts To adjust sound and vibration alarm settings select Sound amp Vibro from the settings list and tap Select Fig 65 set or remove a checkbox against the corresponding parameter to enable or disable it Press OK to confirm qU Polildentify ex Yi qf 245 qU a Yi 2 49 Settings Sound On Off Sound amp Vibro a Detector sound alarm Communication is enabled Languages Simple mode History Identify settings Detector vibration alarm is disabled Energy calibration Auto calibration SELECT BACK E OK CANCEL 4 10 2 Communication Select Communication from the settings list and tap SELECT to edit the list of instruments paired with the PPC add a new or delete the existing instrument On the same page you can also enable sound alert if Bluetooth connection 15 broken select network type and specify the network login password Fig SELECT CANCEL Fig 66 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved POLIMASTER 4 10 3 User Interface Language select Language from the settings list and tap SELECT to change the current user interface language Use stylus to flag required check box and tap OK
84. ration values Fig 73 4 10 9 Restricting Access to the Settings Mode It 1s possible to restrict access to the settings screen by assigning a password To do this select Lock Unlock from the settings list and tap SELECT Assign a new password using a floating keyboard or using your stylus in the lower right corner of PPC screen Fig 82 Note Note the default password is 1 Er Th 5 16 Polildentify ar Y et Yi 5 17 ah 1121314151617 8190 p E T z ix c v b n m j 7 uj X CANCEL i Lock Unlock CANCEL E Fig 82 SELECT BACK E 4 10 10 Restoring Default Settings To restore the factory preset default software and instrument parameters select Factory settings and tap SELECT The program warns the user that all settings will be reset Restart the program for the new settings to take effect Fig 83 70 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved Polildentify PM PI 27 x 10 52 PoliIdentify a Y All device settings will be replaced by default settings Continue C fecha SELECT BACK SELECT BACK P Fig 83 4 10 11 Checking the Instrument and PPC Battery Charge Level To view charge level of both instrument and PPC batteries select Power
85. re to switch back to the numeric representation of data Fig 19 The graphical representation of data is recommended when localization of radiation sources Green color indicates that the parameter does not exceed the predefined threshold oF 15 36 nk T Zonas 7 nens i Polildentify 22 Y lt 11 37 44 NEUTRON COUNT L i L we 215 rd HE ASURERENT Red color indicates that the parameter exceeds the predefined threshold Calibration Clear statistic Sound off me MENU MODE a Fig 19 3 2 2 Calibration After choosing Calibration from the menu the connected instrument is recalibrated see chapter 4 11 after which the instrument automatically enters the Simple software mode 3 2 3 Clear statistic After choosing the Clear statistic option from the menu the count rate averaging is restarted see chapter 3 1 If your PPC is connected to a gamma radiation dosimeter there will be no neutron count area on PPC s Screen 21 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved 3 2 4 Sound Sound off function temporarily disables the sound alarm of both the instrument and Pocket PC This function may be useful when identifying the radionuclide matter composition as well as when conducting hidden search and localization of ionizing radiation sources The sound 15 enabled automatically
86. red scale indicates that average count rate is not enough to accumulate the spectrum low count rate or is too high high count rate At a low count rate the accumulated spectrum 15 not reliable while at a high count rate 1 may be distorted Fig 55 1 2 4 5 A green scale indicates that the count rate 1s just sufficient to accumulate a good spectrum without distortions Fig 55 3 Tap OK an 7 2 Palildentify Pd m 4 05 Polildentify 9 Vj 406 OK CANCEL CANCEL EE E CANCEL r 1 2 3 47 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER Polil um du UL 4 4 06 Ind qu Polildentify ay 4 4 07 COUNT COUNT hight count rate hight count rate CANCEL Gre CANCEL EH Fig 55 When the identification process 15 finished the names of the identified nuclides will be displayed on the screen Fig 56 7 ae e E Zn tify 55 251 4 Politdentity STATISTIC TIME STATISTIC MENU E MENU MODE E Fig 56 The identification range is selected by choosing the corresponding radionuclide library from the list of available ones To display the list of all the libraries currently recorded into instrument s memory tap MENU then select Isotope library
87. rogram into your desktop installation CD 15 supplied with the Connect the PPC to desktop PC and establish the connection using the connection wizard When the connection 15 established you will see the green ActiveSync icon in the System Tray bottom right corner Se BN 11 43 Also a Mobile device folder appears in Windows Explorer 3 Spectrum files saved in the PPC are located in Mobile device My Pocket PC Storage Card Polimaster Polildentify Data folder 8 Restoring the PPC s Operability after Complete Battery Discharge Complete discharge of the PPC s battery may lead to problems with switching it back on If your PPC battery 15 completely discharged do the following Connect it to the charger for 30 60 minutes Using the tip of your stylus press the hidden Soft reset button located near the PPC connectors leaving the PPC connected to the charger Load the PPC s OS Follow all the required instructions 1f needed Completely charge the PPC 95 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved Th228 Th232 100 226 1207 Y 88 Eul52 1194 133 1192 103 Np237 I 131 Pu239 Activity and error 1 49E04 2 3E03Bq 1 31E04 2 1E03Bq 4 3E03 5 3E02Bq POLIMASTER Appendix A Full Isotopes List Identified isotopes Found peaks Channels of Notes Peak library centroids of the found pea
88. s rights reserved 4 10 8 POLIMASTER To perform automatic instrument calibration by the source specified in the identification settings select Auto calibration from the settings list and tap SELECT Fig 72 PoliIdentify Autocalibration a 1738 f g Polildentify Er qf 17 38 45 17 38 ok oLart spectrum accumulation Settings Start spectrum eee F accumulation Communication From saved spectrum From saved spectrum Languages Spectrum name Spectrum name Simple mode SPSC rU eun History SpecGIS spe Identify settings calibration duto calibration LOCK UulLULk Factory settings Power E 055 settings SELECT BACK CANCEL OK CANCEL Fig 72 In the subsequent window specify the required parameters Autocalibration can be performed 1 by the spectrum saved in the PPC 2 by the source spectrum accumulation of which 15 started after launching of this type of autocalibration Select the autocalibration type and tap OK If you select 2 you will see after tapping OK the average count rate of the registered photon radiation and a statistical error of the average gamma channel count rate Move your instrument closer to the object from which you want to collect a spectrum at such a distance that the count rate 1s in the range 300 500 cps Tap OK When the
89. served ax 15 44 Search Neutrons registration Measurement gamma Spectrum accumulation Spectrum view Quick identification Settings Simple mode 055 service Exit About PoliIdentify ar 10 35 ok En A Polildentify PM PI 22 ax 15 45 ok Settings Ty San Sound amp Vibro Identify settings Energy calibration Auto calibration Lock Unlock Factory settings Power 055 settings Communication Lane aec mode History z MODE SELECT Fig 16 GPS CANCEL ele e When in the Advanced mode tap MODE at the bottom of the screen Fig 16 e Select Settings in the subsequent menu e Select Simple mode in the list of settings e A window will be opened where the user can specify identification settings 1n the Simple mode e Flag check box The program will enter only the Simple mode at start up automatically even if its previous working session was in the Advanced mode Start identif if 1 e Set the check box against option this enables the automatic identification process start on exceeding of the search threshold by the gamma or neutron channel Start identit if threshold e Set the check box against the option this enables the automatic identification process start on exceeding of the DER threshold e You have to keep in mind that identification
90. switches off if the Transfer to NPNET mode is enabled in the program settings See chapter 5 If your PPC is connected to a gamma radiation dosimeter PM1703MO 1B PM1703MB this screen is not available DE measurement mode is provided for PM1703MO 1B only 3l 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved Polildentify 27 x 16 31 Switch view Calibration Clear statistic Coeff n gamma Coeff n neutron GPS infa Polildentify PMPI 27 16 31 B Polildentify PM 22 x 16 32 ok Clear statistic Meas threshold GPS info Save En file Polildentify PM PI 22 4 16 33 Dk Channel Energy Linear Logarithm reset Identify Report options Isotope library View library Stop accumulation Spectrum info Clear statistic MENU MODE Polildentify 42 x 16 34 Polildentify PMPI qx 16 34 Dk TIME EVENT MENU 23 12 08 Gamma count 23 12 08 10 59 Neutron court 23 12 08 10 59 Gamma count 23 12 08 10 49 Neutron court 23 12 08 10 49 Gamma count 23 12 08 10 39 Neutron court 23 12 08 10 39 Gamma count 23 12 08 10 29 Neutron court 23 12 0898 10 29 to Ehe beginning En Ehe end Gamma count All events Isotope library Alarm events Delete Fig 32 4 3 Gamma Gamma Neutron Search Mode SEARCH PPC
91. t the above described procedure Please make sure that the flash card is write enabled the corresponding switch must be in the Unlock position Polimaster manufactured instrument with built in Bluetooth module 4 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER 11 Connecting the Instrument to your Pocket PC Important Prior to operating the software the user 1s recommended to study the following 1 User Operating Manual on Instrument 2 Operational procedure with Pocket PC according its operational documentation Before starting to work with the software it 1s necessary to establish a Bluetooth connection between your instrument and Pocket PC To do this perform the following steps 1 Switch on your PPC by pressing button You will see the Windows Mobile startup screen Fig 2 a d 11 19 3 Thursday June 15 2005 BER Mo upcoming appointments d mtv E 4 ay 3835 15 152 Fig 2 2 Ensure that Bluetooth 15 currently enabled which 15 marked by a blinking blue LED on the PPC If Bluetooth is disabled 1 1s necessary to enable 1 Using your stylus tap the Bluetooth icon in the bottom right corner of the screen tay then Bluetooth button it will be replaced by Bluetooth see Fig 3 Bluetooth is enabled This User Manual screen shots and descr
92. t to the server automatically when the software is the Simple mode o the Spectrum accumulation screen of the Advanced mode the Spectrum view screen of the Advanced mode o the Quick Identification screen of the Advanced mode Polildentify 23 Tz 11 26 231 2 1314 1516 7 8 eo ift For PM1703MB PM1703GNB only It is possible to send the spectrum file from this screen only if spectrum accumulation is stopped 81 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER Meas interv min specify the value of successive time interval at which current measured DER value will be transferred to the web server Polildentify gt 74 11 47 0 mh 1121314151617 1818 0 1 1 atk itis nift cjv bjn m Z jj te CANCEL W 3 En Spec interv min specify value of successive time interval at which spectrum file will be transferred to the web server Note because the spectrum file should be sent to the web server not so often as the current DER value the successive interval between such transfers must be longer than between current DER value transfers Auto send by event is possible if Repeat until alarm The m option 1s flagged Automatic data transfer
93. tion GPRS settings in your cell phone or smartphone 5 2 Sending the Data Automatically The automatic data transfer is possible 1f see Fig 94 Enable NPNET option 15 flagged in the NPNET settings screen To be able to send any data via GPRS you must be subscribed for the GPRS General Packet Radio Service at your GSM provider and possess the hardware supporting this standard GPRS enabled cell phone or smartphone Be sure that you have made all the necessary correct NPNET server address is specified IP address login and administrator password to the NPNET system are given in the in line documentation to the NPNET system A number of virtual COM port generated by the system connected GPS module external or internal 1s specified Data will be transferred automatically at set time period if Autosend option 1s enabled 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors All rights reserved 80 Polildentify P uu 4 11 40 option 15 flagged the current DER value current date and time and instrument geographical coordinates latitude longitude movement speed will be sent to the server automatically when the software 1s In o the Simple mode o the Gamma measurement screen of the Advanced mode CANCEL Fig Fig 940 option is flagged the current spectrum file current date and time and instrument geographical coordinates latitude longitude and movement speed will be sen
94. to login After a successful authentication you will see the web service start page figure 98 Fig 98 3 The start page contains links to services available for the specific instrument type For example Information Database Service By choosing of this function the user accesses the information database where he she can find the required information e g radioactive nuclides reference etc Select the required option from Combo box element and tap OK figure 99 1 below NewsLine Service By choosing this function the user accesses the latest news and information about important events Select the required check box and tap OK figure 99 2 below Polismart browser Polismart browser Start Page Advances in Conseque nce Management adiological Terrorism Events 30 t Industrial Radioisotop 4 gt E Anti Terror Conference start of World War 3 OK ACTION OK ACTION Fig 99 Call adviser and Create report see chapter 6 3 Using the Web Browser Menu Decision Support System This function asks the user different questions and by the answers and current instrument readings determines the steps to be taken by the user to solve the current situation E g the following sequence of actions 15 possible User sees a question with multiple choice answers Fig 100 1 and 2 It 15 possible either to select one of the suggested variants or specify a custom one in the edit field us
95. to specify the new threshold and tap OK to confirm it The fixed DER threshold value range 10 7000 uR h 0 1 70uUSv h the recommended value is 3mR h 30 uSv h Fig 38 PM PI 47 x 16 44 Polildentify PM Pl 47 x 16 45 E Clear statistic Meas threshold GPS info Save to file MENU GPS OK CANCEL oe Fig 38 After choosing the Clear statistics option from the menu the count rate averaging is restarted If you choose the Send to GIS option the following information is sent to the web server see chapter 5 current DER value geographical coordinates of the current user location acquired from the built in GPS receiver current date and time GPS module may fail to determine geographical coordinates if PPC is in a building PPC is in open space but under shadow of large objects or buildings There are less than 3 satellites within the coverage of PPC s GPS receiver 38 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved 4 6 Spectrum Accumulation Mode POLIMASTER Note Before accumulating the spectrum it 15 necessary to get the spectrum of the reference source in the same conditions as for spectra that will be gathered from the material under investigation To get the reference Cr spectrum you have to position the reference source as close as possible to the geometrical center of your gamma dosimeter
96. ver During this time the spectrum after any thresholds exceeding 1s accumulated Recommended value 30 seconds For gamma and neutron dosimeters PM1703GNB 83 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER 5 3 Software Pictograms The user can check the current GPS or web server connection status using pictograms in the bottom right corner of the program window Fig 95 MODE GPS El Polildentify 2 4 11 21 There are no GPS satellites in the reception area of the GPS receiver There is at least one GPS satellite in the reception area of the GPS receiver Information transfer to the web server is in progress m The information has been successfully sent to the web server MI There was an error while sending information to the web server 84 2002 2009 Polimaster and its licensors rights reserved POLIMASTER 6 Sending Data to DSS 6 1 Description Polildentify software has a possibility of data exchange with a Decision Support System DSS via GPRS DSS represents a web service built on the basis of PoliSmart Net software Attention To be able to send any data via GPRS you must be subscribed for the GPRS General Packet Radio Service at your GSM provider and possess hardware supporting this standard GPRS enabled cell phone or smartphone Be sure that you have made all the
97. xtension represents a list of radionuclides with energies and quantum efficiencies of gamma radiation Several libraries are pre installed on the PPC depending on the field of instrument application It 1s possible to change the currently used library By default the Lib ful lab library is software activated It contains a full isotopes list Appendix A Add background If this option is flagged the background line is substituted in the energy range lower than the lower discrimination level which widens the range of energies where the identification 1s performed Spectrum compression This option enables the correction of integral nonlinearity of the lower range of energies Autocalibration Duration of automatic calibration in seconds It is recommended that value for this option at gamma channel count rate in the range 300 500 cps is not less then 300 seconds The user can change this time but he she should be aware that the shorter 15 the autocalibration time the higher is the measurement error Autocal 1 Autocal max Autoacal energy 1 Beginning and end channel number of the first reference peak area and energy of the first reference peak line of the reference source keV correspondingly Autocal 2 Autocal max 2 Autoacal energy 2 Beginning and end channel number of the second reference peak area and energy of the second reference peak line of the reference source in keV

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