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1. XXXXXX Depending upon the minimum detectable level occurrence of alarms user may decide on accepting rejecting aterial scrap finished goods MENU ACQ MODE SL NO A 0 RECALIB NO YES BUZZER G OFF ON REC SAVE PROG OK SKIP OPERATING PROCEDURE This unit is packed and dispatched in ready to use condition On unpacking user is advised to go through Instruction Manual including instructions under Chapter V 5 1 completely Now switch ON the power to the unit by pressing the Rocker switch to the ON position User can now operate the equipment to make measurements in CPS CPM or DOSERATE uR hr uSv hr modes as per the requirement User can store and recall the readings if required also Optional feature offered against specific order only Stored readings can be downloaded into a PC if required under the control of data communication software which is supplied at extra cost as an optional accessory 4 3 HOW TO MAKE MEASUREMENTS Since this is a sensitive low level survey meter Micro R Level it is necessary for one to know the natural background radiation levels at that place Measurement can be done in mR hr mSv hr CPS or CPM as desired by the customer x For measuring natural background levels take the unit to outdoor area amp hold at 1 er above the ground level and 1 metre away from side walls observe the natural backgro m about three measurements amp take average of the three readings a2. also saved in the instrument program Note This instrument will show the constant reading 10000 m R hr indicating the OVR in the 16x2 Display Over Load test passed a 10 times highest range Yes No b 50 times highest range Yes No c 100 times highest range Yes No Q Calibration Factor Calibrated by o Calibration Date Instrument S No Q Calibration Due g 1 X 1 Nal DETECTOR PROBE ASSEMBLY Nal Integral assembly detector probe Source beam 2 2 2 NEN raria e trm EA 77 Radioactive Source beam 12 CHAPTER VI BLOCK DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION 5V REGULATOR OUTPUT Unit draws power from 6V 1 5V x 4 dry cells A low dropout regulator provided regulates amp gives out 5V This also provides signal for low battery indication HV CIRCUIT This is a blocking oscillator based on DC to DC converter circuit which generates required HV to the 1 x1 Scintillation detector assembly gamma probe GAMMA DETECTOR PROBE required for the probe assembly This is a 17 1 Nal or 2 x 2 Nal optically coupled to 1 or 2 PMT Also it con circuit PULSE AMPLIFIER DISCRIMINATOR CIRCUIT This receives negative tail pulses from the gamma probe ies these signals considerably before they are passed into discriminator followed by eS stage of amplifier is a charge sensitive stage ostable to generate TTL signals Input REAL TIME CLOCK OPT
3. cereals amp items in solid form by placing them in a polyethylene pouch approx 1kg of stuff in front of the meter very close to front face of the meter Detector sensitive part is towards front end Care should be taken not to contaminate the meter body while making measurement Additionally in Radiological installations reactor buildings etc also this can be used where one would like top measure low level dose rates Detector options Calibration Accuracy Acquisition mode Dose Rate mode Over Range Data Storage Display Indication Sensitivity Serial Port optional User Interface WU Power Dimensions Weight CHAPTER II SPECIFICATIONS a Nal TI Scintillator 1 d x1 h coupled to a Photomultiplier Tube Detector assembly is inside the survey meter enclosure b External unit through 1mtr cable a Better than 10 specified with a Cs 137 standard source from 100 uR hr onwards b Within 20 upto 10000 uR hr CPS 0 50000 CPM 0 5000 A OM This instrument will show over the 10 000 uR hr Can store upto 1000 d dee on to display Dot for dose rate cum dose 1 10000 uR hr or 0 01 100 00 uSv hr s Stored data can be recalled back 0 01uSv hr NV ilt in serial port facilitates data down loading into PC Data Communication Software with connecting cable can be provided at extra cost as an additional option START STOP PROG STORE INC DEC POWER ON command
4. customs clearance charges in both the countries Nucleonix systems plans to introduce audio visuals on web or on CDs to facilitate product demonstration installation amp minor maintenance very soon 23 10 4 10 5 HOW TO AVAIL CALIBRATION SERVICES FOR INDIAN CUSTOMERS Nucleonix Systems offers radiation calibration services to its customers Calibration services are provided for Nucleonix Systems manufactured products only in general as a company policy How to avail calibration services It is best advised that each of the Radiation monitors including Area monitors are calibrated once in a year When you want to send your Radiation monitor Area monitor Contamination monitor for calibration to our works You may send the equipment for calibration by following the steps given below 1 Ourstandard calibration charges per equipment All types of Radiation monitors including portable survey meters contamination monitors amp Area Gamma Monitors are Rs 3500 Packing Freight charges You can email a work order accepting these charges 2 Email your work order and despatch send the equipment to our works if it is 5 years old or less including details of mode of transport sent with docket particulars 3 Also mention in your work order amp clearly indicate that you will agree to pay calibration charges amp also equipment repair charges additionally if the unit is faulty amp requires repairs before one can take it up
5. for calibration 4 You are requested to ensure good packing to avoid any transportation damages Especially if there are external detector probes they are to be packed with sufficient soft foam to ensure no damage in transportation 5 Use only the specified following mode of transportation system for dispatchin I delivery basis XPS GATI cargo Courier RPP Speed Post parcel etc Send the equipment eight paid basis Equipments sent by other methods such as Rail Road etc will not be coll Also you can cover for transit insurance both ways if you wish Nucleonix system fw responsible for any transportation damages or loss during transportation both ways 6 Immediately on receipt of the equipment we will send an acknowledgement amp also a proforma bill by email post 7 Based on the proforma bill once we receive the payment ipment will be dispatched back by similar mode of transportation as mentioned above HOW TO AVAIL CALIBRATION SERVICES FOR USTOMERS Foreign customers can calibrate Nucleonix mak iation monitors equipments in their country at any of their accredited Radiation calibrati abs cleonix systems will be happy to provide any help and guidance if needed for calibration atively if you send the equipment here to India we can also provide calibration services Calibration Standards Lab amp We have two calibration LG i Low ibration Lab Calibra Amersham ation service has NIST Traceability standard Calibrat
6. hr 9000pR h y J J90psv hr 10000uR hr sA d 100pSv hr 1500 4 24 41 150u v hr po 1000mR hr ya mS 220 17 QA REPORT FOR MICRO R SERVEY METER TYPE UR705 SI No Date PAINTING PLATING ANODIC PRINTING INSPECTION Check box painting Check Anodic printing amp polycarbonate printing Front panel anodic panel amp polycarbonate stickers pasted properly MECHANICAL INSPECTION HARDWARE FIXTURES Check for proper mechanical fixing of front panel controls a STORE PROG A V START and STOP keys b 16x2LCD alphanumeric display C Power ON OFF key Check if all the screws are having washers Press each key for 25 times also check whether all keys are in same pl touching the front panel polycarbonate sticker V Battery clamp should be fixed on bottom of PCB Keep post on PCB for arrangement of Detector Anode point lt Check whether serial number is pasted on one side of th VISUAL INSPECTION Check PCB layout before mounting the co ake Check PCB soldering quality 5 Check wiring quality Check routing quality Check component mounting sta Use RG 59 thin wire to de Mount HV resistor o FUNCTION viste Switch unit by POWER ON key on Front Panel and check for the working of th Check for the brightness of backlight of display Check for the proper functioning of PROG key by trying to select different parameters Check for proper functioning of INC and DEC keys by changing ser
7. passed 20 times OK NOT OK e Calibration Test with standard source model 773 source Cs 137 161 5 mCi OK NOT OK Expected value uR hr Observed Value uRy NN AW e Dropping test from height of 1 meter 6 ti e A Cole and recheck for proper operation OK NOT OK TESTED BY APPROVED BY DATE DATE 19 CHAPTER IX SERVICING TIPS NATURE OF PROBLEMS OBSERVED FAILURE ANALYSIS RECTIFICATION DETAILS v NoLCD display when the power ON OFF Tuctile switch is pressed is put on v No indication of doserate or CPS CPM readings in the LCD display when selected for acquisition v With battery adaptor connected amp ON OFF switch selected for A C adaptor unit w functional Gi battery mode functionality v Program key pad not responding LCD display is OK Y Serial data communication was not working alright Y HV output failure on checking at the junction of R9 amp R10 this was done because there were no counts on LCD display amp no pulses seen at Cx or TP10 When observed on oscilloscope SN Battery cells not placed or totally dried up or not properly placed with correct or polarity HV failure to detector Or HV cable RG59 miniature to detector Or Detector failure Or Bleeder circuit in the detector malfunctioning Or Pulse processing circuit output TTL is not appearing whereas inputt pulse processing hybrid IC is A v ON OFF switch or Checkup for keypad connection to ma
8. this you can send the equipment straight away if it is within 5 yrs old If the equipment is beyond 5 yrs old then also you can send it for repairs however only after you receive confirmation from Customer Support Division that it is repairable amp is not an obsolete model If the design is obsolete then customer support division CSD may give you buy back off with new model or upgrade it with electronic circuit boards amp enclosure e For all installed equipments costing above Rs 6 0 lakhs which are larger in size amp for which field servicing only is recommended you can obtain a quotation with releva zda sending an e mail amp avail the services accordingly e For all field servicing jobs since we need to depute engineers it i o take time amp also it will cost more which includes Engineer s TA amp DA etc apart from eserves charges cost of spares etc Please note that basic service charges will be differen C ent products depending upon sophistication e Also in some cases it may not be possible to fix up ms in the field itself in such cases we may advise you to send them to our works e For all jobs to be serviced in the field cust r is requested to provide adequate details on the nature of problems to enable our engineer to come prepared with adequate spares e For any additional information ey ail to info nucleonix com Atten Customer support division EQUIPMENT REPAIRS SERVI ICY FOR EXPORTS Equipmen
9. 232 OPTIONAL AT EXTRA COST This connector is having TTL 232 compatible signals for serial data communication to a P C Under software control from a P C the stored data reading from this unit can be down loaded on to P C VIEW OF MICRO R SURVEY METER UR705 4 0 4 1 4 1 1 CHAPTER IV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS ON INTELLIGENT KEYPAD COMMANDS On switching the unit ON the display will show up below initialization screens UR 705 MICRO for 3 Sec NUCLEONIX SYSTEMS for 3 Sec After this unit enters default acquisition mode o Now press STOP to change the mode or any other onte parameters WY f i This unit has been specially modified to suit the needs of the Gi stry It additionally generates audio visual alarms in case preset levels are exceeded wh Step wise sequence for configuration and use of lt lt Update BG background gt li ACQ mode selection Select either CPS CP TE PRESET TIME modes iii Select time x oserate mode or select preset time for PRESET TIME mode iv Set aV LE for CPS CPM modes V Ac Fein selected mode vi re acquired readings in the memory optional vii wnload stored readings to PC through RS232 port optional TO SELECT ACQ MODE Press STOP key and now press PROG button and you will be able to see MENU ACESS PASSWORD Now using WorA buttons change the password to 90 and then press PROG button 4 1 2 TO SELECT ACQ MODE Press P
10. INSTRUCTION MANUAL MICRO R SURVEY METER NUCLEONIX SYSTEMS PVT LTD Plot No 162 A amp B Phase II I D A Cherlapally Hyderabad 500 051 Ph 040 27263701 32908055 Fax 040 27262146 e mail info nucleonix com www nucleonix com File Name UR705 Man Date 12 05 2014 S No CHAPTER I CHAPTER II CHAPTER III CHAPTER IV CHAPTER V CHAPTER VI CHAPTER VII CHAPTER VIII CHAPTER IX CHAPTER X Z Description CONTENTS Introduction amp Applications Specifications Front panel amp side panel controls Operating Instructions 4 1 Instructions on intelligent keypad commands 4 0 Operating procedure 4 3 How to make measurements Calibration Block Diagram amp Description RS232 Data communication Calibration Certificate amp Q servicing Tips Availing of mai ntena Nm in India warranty cla cz gt r et calibration services and Ao Page No 01 01 02 02 03 04 lt 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 19 20 21 22 27 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Micro R Survey Meter Type UR 705 manufactured by NUCLEONIX SYSTEMS is primarily designed to measure low level Gamma and X radiation This Portable Survey Meter designed around integrally coupled 1 x 1 Nal Tl Scintillator to a 1 1 2 PMT will offer an optimum performance in counting Low Level Gamma Radiation dose rate This unit can measure and display dose rates in the range of 0 10000 EIR hr on a dot matrix LCD Display D
11. IONAL w This is a single RTC chip vile ackup It is provided only in case the user specifically orders the waite RTC This c atest oae ASSOCIATED CIRCUIT BLOCKS user to log and store dose rate amp RTC information simultaneously TTL om the detectors are counted in a digit BCD counter which is interfaced to s vd These counts are read by microcontroller counted for a Time Constant TC amp shown on a LCD dot matrix display in terms of dose rate CPS or CPM There is a choice of three TCs for the user The user interface to the unit is through keypad consisting of SIX command buttons Unit has additionally EEPROM chip which allows the user to store readings upto 1000 Further the stored data readings can be down loaded into PC under the control of data communication software There is an RS232 port provided optionally for connecting to PC for data transfer This unit works on dry cells 4x1 5V 6V 13 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF MICRO R SURVEY METER TYPE UR705 Low Reg 5V to circuits 5 9 z 5V 5V X Av REALTIME Ni cd CIRCUIT GIAN pt 3 6V LI 750V TTL dp LL COUNTER MICRO AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER Discriminator LCD DOTMATRIX RS 232 Optional DISPLAY KEYPAD A B C D E F G H J CHAPTER VII RS 232 DATA COMMUNICATION Verify if Windows 7 is installed on Target PC Nucleonix provides support only for Windows 7 In case for what
12. ROG key to select below menu option ACQ MODE XXXXXX Now using WorA buttons select suitable menu option CPS CPM DOSERATE 4 1 5 STORING OF ACQUIRED READINGS To store last acquired readings into the memory press STORE button while acquisition is going ON for DOSERATE CPS amp CPM modes 41 6 TOSET THE LABLE FOR A CORRESPONDING READING By using this feature user can give code numbers to different locations when making mea ias on field A LABEL X 4 By using WorA keys code num G gs to 00 to 99 4 1 4 SELECT UNIT FOR MEASUREMENT To select Unit for measurement CALIBRA TI This seful amp important feature it allows one to calibrate the unit to obtain expected dose rate for the type of the scintillator used This is to be changed only if user intends to recalibrate the unit CAL FACT 01 00 4 1 3 TOSELECT THE RANGE To select time constant for doserate mode after selecting DOSERATE mode in the ACQ MODE menu press PROG to select below menu option RANGE SELECTION XXXXX Now using WorA buttons select suitable TC LOW MED or HIGH TC 4 18 BUZZER On pressing PROG key the following display appears BUZZER OFF Q The default buzzer condition is OFF User one i pressing WorA keys Q BUZZER AW This is a very useful feature that has bee Diy ided in this unit At the end of storing saving of a set of readings this feature will enable the user ecall the readings on to the displ
13. and the matter may please be reported to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board AERB To Head Radiological Safety Division Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Niyamak Bhavan Anushaktinagar Mumbai 400 094 Ph 022 25574287 Fax 022 25565717 25562344 25583230 Mobile 9820864880 10 CHAPTER V CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR CALIBRATION WITH SOURCE This unit namely Micro R Survey Meter type UR705 has been calibrated at Radiation Standard amp Calibration Lab of Nucleonix Systems P Ltd using Gamma Survey Instruments Calibrator of AEA Technology USA This standard is traceable to NIST USA UR Survey Meter has three modes of operation i e CPS CPM and dose rate mode 0 10000 mR hr in Low Range amp 0 1 200 mR h for gamma radiation a Calibration in CPS CPM mode CPS amp CPM are calculated based on a fixed time constant This time constant is accurate and no adjustment is needed Hence data displayed on LCD display in CPS CPM can be treated as correct irrespective of calibration b Calibration in Dose rate mode Initially using a standard source lookup table has been generated for various dose rates as given in the below table M d 1708 2390 me TT S 1000 3075 gt lt 100 4125 OO 200 5225 30 RYZA 5000 40707 This data has been stored in the micro co er firmware Based on this lookup table for different frequencies generated by the detector onding dose rate wi
14. ay from the SI No Set in the RECALL mode Changing U No is similar to that explained under SL NO selection By pressing PROG key U anges to 32 Recall Time Date 4 1 9 RECALL DATA READINGS R XX XX XX XX XX Lable XXX uR hr Unit SI No Doserate 4 1 11 SAVE 4 1 12 ERASE e After changing all program parameter you can save those parameters e Press STOP key e Press PROG key unit you get SAVE option Press WorA key e You will observe on display as shown below SAVE OK e Then press START key to start acquisition in selected mode 59 If user wants to erase the stored memory press v then PROG to get ERASE parameter then press Y or SA ill see as NW Then again go for START to acquire in selected mode 3 STRUMENT 4 1 10 TOSET RT Press button to select below menu option XX XX XX XX Here the RTC is displayed in HH MM dd mm format and the time is in 24hr mode i e 1 00 PM will be 13 00 Now to set the RTC using WorA buttons and set it to a desired value 4 1 4 ACQUIRING IN SELECTED MODE Once the acquisition mode is selected and other configuration parameters are selected user may proceed to acquisition mode by pressing START button below screens will appear depending upon the mode selected DOSERATE Blink XXXXX mR h Doserate units Doserate Status message clean alarm CPS XXXXXX Status message clean alarm CPM
15. be serviced at our works only The equipment is to be sent to The Servicing Department NUCLEONIX SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED Plot No 162 A amp B PHASE II I D A Cherlapally Hyderabad 500 051Ph 040 27263701 329145448 32918055 E mail info nucleonix com www nucleonix com warranty but only inspection warranty at the time of supply is provided Since detectors will may have fragile glass construction we do not provide warranty In case of failure of t components Nucleonix will supply detector replacement at cost cost price For all the Radiation monitoring equipment detectors built in or external probes will no iva ope year o Note In respect of all types of portable radiation monitors it m dA to checkup and recalibrate the equipment once a year at our works EQUIPMENT REPAIRS SERVICING POLICY WITH wi The following procedure is to be testi with in India for availing services repairing During Warrantee facility during warrantee period e Equipments are to be sent too orks for availing free repair services during warrantee after the customer receives approval from the customer support division by sending an e mail e Forall equipments co ne ess than 6 0 lakhs one year warrantee amp free service is offered when the equipments are sent to our works only For larger systems such as installed systems networked systems specializ stems costing more than 6 0 lakhs during one year warrantee free service is offe
16. buttons for setting of parameters amp operation of the instrument 6 volts DC BPL Excell or DURACELL ULTRA Size AA MN1500 LR6 4 X 1 5 Volts Alkaline cells 106W x 196L x 100Ht in mm Approx Unit with detector 1 x1 Nal 2kg 3 1 3 1 1 3 1 2 a b c d e f 3 1 3 CHAPTER III FRONT PANEL amp SIDE PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS LCD DOTMATRIX DISPLAY This is a 16 X 2 alpha numeric LCD dot matrix display and responds to all the commands from the keypad and displays programme parameters like Acquisition modes BG CPS CPM DOSE RATE PRESET TIME TC Recall Save etc INTELLIGENT KEYPAD Av PROG key button This key is an important one which facilitates the user to amin operation of o the instrument for different modes conditions START key button This is used for starting of acquisition o programme parameters have been set STOP key button This key can be used to stop INC DEC key button These keys are e setting the programme parameters to increment decrement a value or to chan option selected to another value available STORE key button This key isu Spem the readings or data values in the following way d Power ON key button Thi for the unit to put ON OFF K If you want e gt data then press STOP button to stop acquisition and then press STORE button commands have been explained detail under chapter V 5 1 TTL
17. em got rectified NATURE OF PROBLEMS OBSERVED FAILURE ANALYSIS RECTIFICATION DETAILS v LCD dot matrix display Requires adjustment of trimpot v On adjustment of P7 contrast contrast was poor LCD P7 become alright display characters were erratic Display module could be faulty On replacement of display become alright Program values of Controller may be faulty amp need Reprogrammed controller amp parameters amp data values reprogramming the problem got rectified are not stored EEPROM chip U6 may be faulty Controller was found to be OK on replacement of U6 problem got rectified Doserate acquisition Counter chip may be facility or On replacing the counter chip failure in all units problem got rectified Microcontroller chip program chip Counter chip was found to be is faulty OK On reprogramming to microcontroller problem got 21 CHAPTER X AVAILING OF MAINTENANCE CALIBRATION SERVICES AND WARRANTY CLAUSE with 10 1 10 2 a in India GENERAL As per the warranty clause of the company we provide one year warranty during which period we provide free service at our works Hence in case of any mal function in our instruments you are requested to send the unit back to our works by RPP COURIER SPEED POST PARCEL GATI XPS door delivery We shall arrange immediate rectification replacement within two weeks from the date of receipt of the equipment at our place Please note that the equipment will
18. ever reason it is required to demonstrate the software on Windows XP install the Service Pack 3 if itis not already installed 1 Double click on windowsxp kb936929 sp3 x86 enu u5Kng file in windows xp service pack3 folder Login with Administrator privileges on your PC Insert NucSoft software CD and run NucSoft bat to start installation The Batch file automatically installs the necessary files NucSoft bat should have installed NucSoft xls and NucSoftLogin xls automatically in C In case you do not find these files in C Copy NucSoft xls and NucSoftLogin xls to c NucSoft bat should have installed USB Serial Bridge drivers automatically o In case it is not installed Install by lt 1 Double Clicking on driver exe in BAFOProlific USBSerialBridge Driver folder d follow the steps A NucSoft bat should have installed dotNET framework automatically CN O In case it is not installed Install dotNET framework by 1 Double Clicking on dotNetFx40 Client x86 x64 exe in dotNE lient Ider in CD and follow the steps ally tems If you do not find NucSoft shortcut y double clicking on Setup exe application NucSoft bat should have installed Setup exe for NucSoft To verify this click on Start gt All Program Nucleoni then it means NucSoft is not installed Run NucS E Run Skype Setup by Double click peSetup in SkypeSetup folder Internet Connectivity is required U Skype is required for Remo
19. ial number and label ACQUISITION MODE Check for proper working of START key by pressing START key after setting the program parameters by using PROG key RANGE SELECTION Select different ranges by using PROG A V key and check for proper working in acquisition DATA STORING amp RECALLING OPTION Check for proper working of store and recall options by pressing STORE key after each acquisition and recalling the stored data by first selecting Recall option using PROG key and then using lt key Check for proper functioning of RTC i e time and date Check the EHT test point at the HV test point on the circuit Check for all acquisition modes CPS CPM DOSERATE PRESET TIME 18 OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK ok Nor OK 0 K UN OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK OK NOT OK Description Expected X Observed A HV at HV OUT 700V DC OK NOT OK Ripple x 500 mV e Check the functioning of the unit as per procedure i e Doserate OK NOT OK Serial communication tested optional OK NOT OK 2 Put the unit under 72 hours burn in test repeat the above process to check the proper functioning of the unit OK NOT OK a Over range test passed 10 times OK NOT OK Over range test
20. in PCB Also checkup with multimeter on each key press corresponding port level should change Check TTL232 cable software installation to be done properly Also checkup RS232 socket amp IC U6 20 5V reg r output could be faulty v ilure of this IC U5 ither AC DC adaptor is faulty or connection to switch could be faulty v Checkup for failure analysis given amp take appropriate corrective action HV module was found to be Defective was replaced Problem was solved after that HV was OK RG59 miniature cable connection was broken amp on lt itis set right Inthe eM cuit one owing open 46 on replacement it ight Replaced NE101 chip to correct the problem It got rectified On replacement of tested HV module unit functionality got restored On replacement of this U5 chip 5V was restored amp also HV output also got restored On changing the adaptor unit started working or Checking of keypad it was not showing continuity in AC DC adaptor amp on replacement of keypad unit got restored Keypad connector was loose On proper fitting it became alright One of the Tuctile keys was faulty amp on replacing the entire keypad unit become alright v TTL232 cable was faulty on replacing it became alright TTL232 cable was OK TTL232 Socket was not proper TTL232 Socket was replaced amp the problem got rectified TTL232 Socket amp cable were OK On replacing IC U6 probl
21. ion Accuracy 10 times TO 16 RADIATION CALIBRATION This unit namely Micro R Survey Meter type UR705 has been calibrated at Radiation Standard amp calibration lab of Nucleonix Systems Pvt Ltd using Gamma Survey instruments calibrator of AEA technology USA This standard is traceable to NIST USA Micro R Survey meter has three modes of operation as follows 1 Doserate mode uR hr and uSv hr 2 GPS 3 CPM 1 Calibration in doserate mode e Set the calibration factor in the unit to 1 00 using program keys and save the setting e Keep the detector probe along with unit in the source beam such that axis of the probe is perpendicular to the beam e Now refer to the chart of distance Vs doserate for Cs 137 source calibration device of radiation calibration lab e Now place the monitor at such distances so as to obtain doserates as tabulated below and record observations If observed doserate readings are within 15 of expected doserate readings then the instrument calibration is said to be OK A Note The chart should not be more than 15 days old With Cs 137 a GENE o luRm 21 O0lgSv hr oo mm s SuR r o oosu y mm jb 02 SOuR hr 1 10pgR hr Sf 200pR hr 4 000 SOpR h 2 27 s n O 1000gR h au osr 20052 21 20uSv hr po 300pR hr 0 gt 30pSv hr SS 5000uR hr 50uSv hr po 2 22 80 v
22. ion of all portable radiation monitors survey meters contamination monitors Area monitors etc is carried out in this lab upto 1 R hr max dose rates ii 574 Rate Calibration lab Low ibration Lab This has Cs 137 165 mci standard Gamma Survey Instruments Mr Gamma Survey instruments calibrator has Cs 137 source 161 5 mCi as on 05 Aug 2002 It is basically a gamma survey instruments calibrator procured from AEA Technologies UK USA Has NIST traceability accuracy within _ 7 24 10 5 High Dose Rate Calibration Lab This lab has a 8 Ci Co 60 standard housed in a CRC 2 camera operated remotely viewed through CCTV arrangement High dose rate survey meters High level Area monitors etc are calibrated in this lab This CRC 2 camera is housed in a separate concrete building All the radiation monitors manufactured by Nucleonix Systems are authentically calibrated at this facility before they are shipped dispatched o CRC 2 camera has Co 60 standard obtained from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre p a certified source ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT AMC f Annual maintenance contract AMC services 4 For all sophisticated instruments amp systems and also for instal s amp networked systems in a nuclear facility or a Radiological lab or in a Medical acility where no of instruments are networked it is advised that customer enters into e ical Annual maintenance contract with Nucleonix system Detailed AMC pr
23. ll be calculated from the lookup table and displayed on the LCD display dep N on the selection of input Now set the calibration fac QY by using program keys of the instrument and save the new setting Now select HIGH TC 5 positions VW Keep the qe in the source beam such that axis of the Plastic Scintillator is perpendicular to the rate mode of operation and acquire by keeping the detector at different beam Now refer to the distance Vs dose rate chart of Cs 137 source of Radiation calibration Lab I chart preparation date should be 15 days old if calibrated at NUCLEONIX SYSTEMS Now place the monitor at below dose rates and record observations If observed dose rate is within 1596 of expected dose rate the instrument is said to be calibrated Distance of source to axis of Plastic Sintillator crystal is to be taken for making the below measurements Very Important Note Please note that for a required dose rate always choose to keep detector probe at maximum possible distance from source with minimum no of lead block attenuators This is to prevent scattering effect due to attenuator blocks at close distances 50 cm 11 Now in case a reading exceeds the tolerance of 15 of expected dose rate then adjust calibration factor of monitor such as to make entire readings fall within 1596 of expected dose rate When the manual is dispatched to the customer calibration factor is to be mentioned below and
24. mp that should be treated as the natural eading Make B G Now for making actual measurements especially to detect radi lt contamination of a sample which may be a raw material input of steel iron alloy of steel scrap castings etc or a finished product hold the meter in ON condition close to the s observe the reading Also record two more esa W This reading may be same as natural backgro A het above preset levels sample may be contami one time constant TC at least and and see the average iation in reading is more than 30 to 40 of radioactive materials Important note Before making sampl surements indoor or in a room shed workplace take background reading in that place wi table height Or at a height wh ey u would like to make actual sample measurements Let this be treated as your actual B und for measurements This background you may find it higher than outdoor K 2 of closed room background radiation from the walls flooring etc may add up ut any sample preferably by placing the meter on a table or at a Now place e ose to the sample under measurement amp note the meter reading If this reading is slightly t he background equal to background or 1 2 to 1 3 times the background then you can decla sample to be radioactive contamination free If you find the reading to be more than 1 5 times the background then you can suspect the sample to the contaminated amp through checkup is to be carried out
25. oposal be obtained fr al customer support division CSD by giving required inputs Inputs required by our CSD to d you AMC proposal e Name year amp data Sl Nos of equipments Model No s No of equipments for which AMC is required lly no of calls per annum required for preventive amp breakdown maintenance ma be indicated Advantag us ing into AMC Equipmen ices offered will be prompt amp timely C ix systems maintain required spares spare tested PCBs detectors amp other critical C nents which may become obsolete e Obsolescence in electrons is quite rapid If you enter into AMC guaranteed service for the period of AMC will be the responsibility of Nucleonix Systems e Nucleonix Systems will maintain Engineers at your disposal to attend to AMC calls on time e Without AMC prompt service calls are not guaranteed e f some critical components become obsolete then Nucleonix systems may request you to upgrade the product with new model or new electronics which may be expensive if you are not under AMC Training on maintenance servicing e To a limited extent we offer training on maintenance repairs at our works to customers on chargeable basis Details can be obtained from our customer support division by customers who may require such services 25 HOW TO REPLACE BATTERY When you observe battery low voltage indication LB on left corner of LCD display it is advised that the batter
26. ose rates close to natural background levels can be measured accurately This unit is ideally suitable for Radiometric and Environmental Radiation Monitoring involving low level radiation dose rates This unit employs microcontroller based design and has number of unique features User can store upto 1000 readings at the press of a button and can recall back for visual indication on a dot matrix LCD display This unit is provided with a built in RS232 port optionally through which the stored data can be down loaded into PC Some important features of this unit are Q o Microcontroller based design A Compact elegant and light weight Av User can store upto 1000 readings zj Detects Gamma and X radiation Measures dose rate from 0 10000 uR hr High Range or 0 01 to 99 hr Detector 1 x1 x11 2 Nal Detector probe zee to the instrument enclosure box TTL 232 serial port built in USB cable extra Option U D UD D UD UD CL Built in audio Works on 6V DC dry cells This is ideal choice for t asurement of i Background Natural background radiation levels ii APPLICATIONS Environmental radiati ent terrarin including underground mines Apart from P ve application it can be used to measure increase in radiation levels in buildings houses offices amp in b i aterials etc in a Nuclear accident disaster scenario Further one can check the contamination of food stuffs meat fish vegetable
27. red at AW service Engineer will be deputed subject to warrantee terms amp conditions e This do include personal computer related problems for which local computer service ep r of the PC vendor is to be contacted Also for software related problems online support will b ided Software support doesn t include cleaning of virus problems etc e When the equipments are sent to our works for warrantee services they are to be properly packed with adequate cushion to prevent any transportation damages Nucleonix Systems is not responsible for damages or loss during transportation e Packing Freight charge is to be borne by customer when he sends the equipment to our works However when we return after servicing packing will be Nucleonix responsibility amp Freight charges will be to your account Only services are free e Please indicate in your correspondence equipment model amp serial number e All the equipments are to be sent to our works only on door delivery basis e For Door Delivery Transportation contact XPS GATI cargo in your city town or a reliable courier service to pick the consignment from your place For their nearest local address amp phone no s look into their websites Transit insurance if the customer feels is necessary it is to be covered Nucleonix Systems will not receive the equipments sent by other modes of transportation such as Rail Road e After servicing equipments will be sent back by same mode of transpo
28. rt such as XPS GATI COURIER RPP e All types of Radiation detectors glass ware PMTs etc which are fragile are not covered in warrantee if the failure is due to physical damage external or internal due to shock dropping 22 b 10 3 a miss handling etc If the failure is due to a natural fault then only it is covered under warrantee for limited period of three months However complete electronics is covered for 1 year warrantee e You can also send the equipment personally to our works for repairs either during or after warrantee after fixing up with our service dept Customer Support Division If possible we may repair on same day or your person can stay for a day or two amp get it repaired amp or calibrated After warrantee Services e On expiry of lyr warrantee if you like to send the equipment low cost less than 6 0 lakhs for repairs to our works you may please observe the following procedure e Send an e mail with details mentioning that you agree to pay service charges which includes Basic service charges per unit module in the range of Rs 2500 to Rs 10 000 depending on the sophistication of the unit calibration charges if applicable for your equipment cost of components packing charges Return Freight charges actual e Once our customer support department responds amp requests you to despatch the equipment to our works for repairs you may do so by following the steps given below e Followed by
29. support In case your PC Live Movie Maker Windows Media Player Run Windows Live Movie maker Set by Double clicking windowsLiveMovieMakersetup web in in Debug folder NucSoft should have installed Skype a tofhatica y In case it is not installed N y WindowsLiveMovi ersetup folder Internet Connectivity is required Windows Li ie Maker is required to play Movie files Documentation Go sou e following Videos to understand the working of NucSoft before running the application To locate the Videos click on Start gt All Programs Nucleonix Systems 1 NucSoft AboutUs 2 NucSoft UserManual SystemRequirements 3 NucSoft UserManual MakingConnections 4 NucSoft UserManual IdentifyingCOMPOrt 5 NucSoft UserManual SoftwareFeatures Default Login and password for NucSoft software is admin and Nucleonix 15 CHAPTER VIII CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the following unit s has been calibrated at the Radiation Standards and Calibration Lab using Gamma Survey Instrument Calibrator Model 773 of Nuclear Associate This calibrator is traceable to NIST USA Instrument Name MICRO R SURVEY METER INTERNAL I Nal Detector A SI No 3 AY Type No UR 705 Calibration Date Range Covered A in 15 with 5 137 Validity s One Year from the date of calibration Over Load Test Passed Calibration Factor Head of 5 0 Nucleonix Services Division Calibrat
30. ts manufactured_ amp ed are subjected to a well defined quality assurance QA plan amp Factory acceptance tests support to overseas Nucleonix systems has the following policy to provide maintenance either directly or through international dealers distributors During amp ste sain e For min lems which can be handled by customers servicing tips have been provided in the al servicing manual nature of problem in the equipment Based on the visual indication in the instrument Display user can take corrective action or contact Nucleonix systems by email for help e Nucleonix systems will guide in localizing the defective part module or sub system by interacting with the customer if required Skype will be used for communication e During warranty free replacement of sub system or board PCB will be done However customer has to send defective sub system back to Nucleonix system with in 15 days on arranging replacement e During amp after warranty any Freight charges amp customs clearance charges are to be borne by customers both ways e Ifitis a manufacturing defect then Nucleonix system will bear the replacement cost of sub system unit However any Freight charges amp customs clearance charges in their country are to be borne by customer e After warranty services will be similar to that of services during warranty However customer will have to pay for cost of parts replaced freight charges both ways amp
31. y be replaced to ensure correct calibration and indication of the dose rates Follow the below procedure for replacement of battery a b c d e Lift the two latches and disengage the top unit from its bottom cover Now holding the bottom cover lift off the top unit by its handle Steps 1 amp 2 Notice battery holder on the bottom side of instrument electronic unit cover for battery holder is to be removed by unscrewing holder lid screws Step 3 Now the existing batteries mounted in the battery holder are to be removed and replaced with new set of batteries ensuring proper polarity Step 4 amp 5 Now check battery voltage again for that switch ON the unit and see that LB is not displayed on LCD display Now assemble back the top unit in its bottom cover and close the unit using the latches provided Note To separate the to trument panel with handle which also contains electronics PCB from the bottom h s bo follow the instructions given below O A Hold Lig tc th sides as shown in the above figure with thumbs touching onto the top ot GR first finger touching on to the bottom of the latch B Now Ew of the latch should be pulled outwards by using first finger as indicated in figure by arrow C This will loosen in the latches facilitating one to separate the top instrument panel with handle from the bottom enclosure of the unit 26 27
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