CSW Configuration Software for RDS-30 User's Manual
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1. 1 01 030 or higher 2 2 5 Dose and Alarm window In the Dose and Alarm window one can set and change the dose alarm levels In the right upper corner of the window the current accumulated dose is displayed w Dose and Alarm co w Dose and Alarm Dose 14 02 Sy Dose 13 90 pSv Dose Alarm Disabled V Dose Alarm Disabled w Multilevel Dose Alarms Selectable Dose Alarms 100 psv 10000 sv 100 usv 51 10000 usv 500 uSv 50000 uSv 2E 500 pSv 6r 50000 Sv 1000 psv 100000 psv 3r 1000 uSv 77 100000 psv 5000 psv 00000 psv ar 5000 use gr Bunn psv gt a 2 2 w tal 21 2 w 2 2 5 1 Selectable Dose Alarms 2 2 6 2 2 6 CSW Configuration SW User s Manual 11 By activating a checkbox next to a dose alarm value one can validate this alarm level Activating the Dose Alarm Disabled checkbox will disable the dose alarm function Pressing the save icon stores the new selected alarm values into the instrument Deactivating the Dose Alarm Disabled checkbox will enable the alarm function and validate the lowest alarm level When the Multiple Dose Alarm is activated the figure on the right there are no check boxes shown as all dose alarm levels are active By activating the Dose Alarm Disabled checkbox the multilevel dose alarm function and also the Time to Dose function are disabled One can also change the default dose alarm values by editing the values in the edit boxes 1 to 8 The accumulated dose ca2. Dose Rate Alarm Enabled w Dose Alarm Enabled Dose Alarm Enabled Backlight 10 seconds ON C ON OFF C Constantly ON a 3 2 2 4 1 Disabled Menu Functions By activating deactivating a checkbox in the Disabled Manu Functions one can control the behaviour of the menu of the RDS 30 for details see the RDS 30 User s Manual In order to remove one or more items from the RDS 30 instrument menu activate the corresponding checkbox and press the save button to store the new configuration into the RDS 30 2 2 4 2 Histogram The RDS 30 can store up to 480 dose rate values into the internal memory histogram When the Status is set OFF no values are stored When the status is ON the dose rate values are stored The storage interval can be selected in the Histogram menu Depending on the Mode selection the Maximum Value or Average Value during the Interval period will be memorized If Instant Value is selected the instant dose rate at the end of each interval period will be memorized 2 2 4 3 Alarm Level Change It is possible to prevent the user from changing the Alarm Levels of the RDS 30 When the checkboxes are deactivated the Dose Rate and Dose Alarm Level cannot be changed with the push button of the RDS 30 10 CSW Configuration SW User s Manual 2 2 4 4 Backlight The backlight behaviour can be adjusted in the Configuration Menu group box Normally the backlight is lit when the push button of the RDS 30 is pressed
3. Low Battery Warning Internal Power supply Error High voltage Error Detector Error Mon volatile Memory Error Calibration Error Calibration Coefficient 218585648 Cumulatiwe Dose 662 00 pSy o at The status can be updated by pressing the read button The number in the Diagnostics box indicates the combination of possible various errors Please forward this number to the service engineer in case of problems with the instrument The number in the Calibration Coefficient box is the current calibration factor of the instrument This value can only be changed by recalibrating the instrument The Cumulative Dose value is the cumulative dose in uSv collected during the instrument life time 2 2 2 Serial Number The serial number item in the menu shows the serial number of the instrument in parenthesis 2 2 3 Version The version number of the RDS 30 firmware is shown in parenthesis 2 2 4 Configuration window In the Configuration window one can change operational parameters of the RDS 30 LYNDIN CSW Configuration SW User s Manual w RD5 30 Configuration E Disabled Henu Functions Dose Reset w Enabled M Dose Rate Al A i GM Pulse Chirp Dose Alarm Status Sensitivity Diagnostics C ON C Divided 16 heagan amp OFF Not Divided Time to Dose Alarm Enabled Histogram otatus Mode C Max Value Average Value ON C OFF Instant Value Alarm Level Change Multiple Alarms w Dose Rate Alarm Enabled
4. shortly Depending on the configuration the backlight is on for 10 seconds after the button is pressed shortly or it switches on and off after each short press of the button or it is constantly on 2 2 4 5 Dose Reset When the Dose Reset checkbox is activated the user is allowed to reset the accumulated dose in the RDS 30 2 2 4 6 GM pulse Chirp The GM pulses can be made audible by setting the GM pulse Chirp Status ON Each GM pulse gives a chirp when the Sensitivity is set at Not Divided When the Sensitivity is set at Divided 16 every sixteenth GP pulse emits a chirp 2 2 4 7 Unit The displayed unit is shown uSv h or mrem h in the Unit group box of the configuration window Note the accumulated dose and alarm levels are also shown in the selected unit 2 2 4 8 Time to Dose Alarm Enabled When the check box is selected the Time to Dose operation is enabled When enabled the instrument shows the time needed to reach the valid dose alarm level at the current dose rate level Note This feature Is available only in RDS 30 firmware version 1 01 030 or higher 2 2 4 9 Multiple Alarms When the check box is selected the Multiple Dose Rate Alarm or Multiple Dose Alarm operation or both are enabled In this case all alarm levels are active in the order of magnitude Once the lowest is exceeded it can be quitted with push button and the next lowest level becomes active etc Note This feature is available only in RDS 30 firmware version
5. 2010 2005 16 02 45 ned se kes a 10 2005 1 16 45 EE 20 10 2008 161845 Hk da a0 10 2008 Fs ds H E5045 2008 TE 2045 gail 20 10 2008 Sea GAFE Th 10 2005 S46 D0 10 2008 7 20 102005 155245 20 10 2005 6 D445 20 10 2005 160645 20 10 2005 7935 20 10 2006 137 45 20 10 2006 E645 20 102 20 10 34 102 A If the Use MS Excel check box is activated Note MS Excel must be installed in the PC the histogram data will be imported into an Excel spreadsheet When the Include Alarms check box is activated the valid dose rate alarm level can bee seen in the graph To store the histogram use the Excel save function AlB c EM E F G H 1 3 K t M Sample Mark Date Time Dose Rate Alarm 1 1 20 10 2005 15 51 33 0 12 10 2 20 10 2005 15 52 33 0 13 10 3 20 10 2005 15 53 33 0 12 10 4 20 10 2005 15 54 33 0 12 10 5 Q arira ut 6 7 8 9 RDS 3 HISTOGRAM Clicking the save icon will store the histogram values into a text file The text file can later be opened by any text editor or it can be imported into the CSW software by clicking the open icon Clicking the additional 2 icon the additional data window will appear FVN ple CSW Configuration SW User s Manual 15 w Histogram Additional Data Serial Humber 14 RD5 30 Firmware w1 07 001 Unt p5y h Interval 60 seconds Last Wrte Clear 20 10 2005 15 42 25 Histogram Sa
6. Alarm is activated the figure on the right there are no check boxes shown as all dose rate alarm levels are active By activating the Dose Rate Alarm Disabled checkbox the multilevel dose rate alarm function is disabled 12 CSW Configuration SW User s Manual One can also change the default dose rate alarm values by editing the values in the edit boxes 1 to 8 The new values will be stored into the instruments memory by pressing the save icon The maximum dose rate can be cleared by pressing the clear icon The CSW Software asks for confirmation of the dose rate clear before clearing the dose rate from the instrument memory The new setting values will be stored into the instruments memory by pressing the save icon NOTE The Alarm level values should be in order of magnitude from lowest to highest Can be stored by pressing the sort icon 2 2 7 Histogram window In the Histogram window one can define the storage interval and download the histogram data from the instrument into the PC The histogram when activated does not store the data when the instrument is switched off or is in the communication mode Therefore it is strongly recommended not to switch off the instrument or to turn the IrDA communication on when making the histogram recording 2 2 7 1 Interval and Last Write Clear In this group box one can define the storage interval for the histogram The interval is always given in seconds e g set value for 10 minutes
7. CSW Configuration Software for RDS 30 User s Manual Ver 1 10 RADOS synOdys Group 2 CSW Configuration SW User s Manual NOTE This document and the information herewith are copyrighted material as mentioned in the copyright act No part of this document may be copied without written authorisation from the manufacturer This document is a user s guide for the CSW Configuration Software package which is the property of RADOS Technology Oy Copying and resale of the software without the manufacturer s permission is strictly forbidden The user may make only one back up copy of the program The manufacturer withholds the right to make changes in the contents of this document without prior notice If you have any comments or suggestions for additions concerning either the products or this document send them to RADOS Technology Oy PO Box 506 20101 TURKU FINLAND Fax 358 2 468 4601 Phone 358 2 468 4600 There is a feedback form attached to the end of this document Copyright RADOS Technology Oy 1995 2006 Software order number 1233 246 Document number 2096 5619 Issue Date 9 1 2006 Version 1 1 0 Validity RDS 30 firmware gt ver 1 01 029 Document File Author CSW Configuration SW User s Manual_1_1_0 doc EL LYNDIN CSW Configuration SW User s Manual 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION is Geek 4 Tk FEN 4 1 2 Installing the CSW Configuration Software rrrrrnnnrnnannrnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnn
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9. interval 600 The interval can be changed by typing in the new value and clicking the save icon Note that saving the new interval will always clear the histogram memory On the other hand the only way to clear the histogram memory is to save the interval In order just to clear the histogram and not change the interval one should save existing interval value The Last Write Clear box shows date and time when the interval was saved To read the current values from the RDS 30 click the read icon 2 2 7 2 Samples Download the histogram from the RDS 30 by pressing the read icon The number of sample recording time and date or sign and the dose rate value will be displayed in the list box LYNDIN CSW Configuration SW User s Manual 13 w Histogram El Interval and Last rrite Clear Interval 60 seconds Last Write Clear 20 10 2005 15 42 25 El RDS 30 Samples psvy h Instant Value Histogram Samples 43 O 480 20 10 2005 15 44 45 i O Include Alarms 20 10 2005 15 45 45 20 10 2005 15 46 45 E Jee s Bea 20 10 2005 15 47 45 20 10 2005 15 46 45 20 10 2005 15 49 45 20 10 2005 15 50 45 20 10 2005 15 51 45 20 10 2005 15 52 45 20 10 2005 15 53 45 20 10 2005 15 54 45 20 10 2005 15 55 45 20 10 2005 15 56 45 20 10 2005 15 57 45 20 10 2005 15 58 45 20 10 2005 15 59 45 20 10 2005 16 00 45 20 10 2005 16 01 45 20 10 2005 16 02 45 20 10 2005 16 03 45 o e al amp Qe The samples memory i
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11. mples 183 f 2 Maximum Dose Rate 15 Alarm 1 50000 The data included is Serial Number Serial number of the instrument Firmware Firmware version of the instrument Unit Unit of the record in the histogram Interval Storing interval of the histogram Last Write Clear Starting date and time of the histogram Histogram samples Number of samples and ring memory revolutions Max Dose Rate Maximum dose rate during the recording Alarm 1 The valid dose rate alarm level during recording 16 CSW Configuration SW User s Manual FVN ple 3 FEEDBACK FORM We are continuously working hard to supply you with correct and easy to read technical documents However complex systems are difficult to document explain and understand and thus sometimes there may be mistakes or inadequacies in the documentation To correct these errors we would like to hear your opinion about this document If you have noted mistakes or if there are parts that are unclear please let us know Take a copy of this page describe the problem and send the copy to us here in RADOS TO RADOS Technology Oy Technical Documents P O Box 506 FIN 20101 Turku Finland Fax 358 2 468 4601 This way you help us to improve our documents and enable us to supply you with even better documents Notes on this document Issue date 9 1 2006 problem Notes on the product Name of the product CSW Configuration Software Version or model 1 1 0 problem Genera
12. n be cleared by pressing the clear icon The CSW Software asks for confirmation of the dose reset before clearing the dose from the instrument memory The new setting values will be stored into the instrument s memory by pressing the save icon NOTE The Alarm level values should be in order of magnitude from lowest to highest Can be sorted by pressing the sort icon Dose Rate and Alarm window In the Dose Rate and Alarm window one can set and change the dose rate alarm levels In the right upper corner of the window the maximum measured dose rate since the instrument was turned on is displayed Dose Rate and Alarm 3 Dose Rate and Alarm Maximum Dose Rate 0 00 uSv h Maximum Dose Rate 0 15 uSv h Dose Rate Alarm Disabled Dose Rate Alarm Disabled Multilevel Dose Rate Alarms Selectable Dose Rate Alarms 100 uSvih 1000 0 uSv h g 10 0 pSvfh SE _ 1000 0 uSv h 50 0 pSv h 6000 0 usv h 50 0 pSv h 61 5000 0 uSv h 100 0 pSv h 10000 0 uSv h 3 100 0 wSwh 7m 10000 0 pSv h 500 0 pSv h 50000 0 pSv h 2 500 0 pSv h gy 500000 pSv h taj aja EEE 1 Selectable Dose Rate Alarms By activating a checkbox next to a dose rate alarm value one can validate this alarm level Activating the Dose Rate Alarm Disabled checkbox will disable the dose rate alarm function Deactivating the Dose Rate Alarm Disabled checkbox will enable the alarm function and validate the lowest alarm level When the Multiple Dose Rate
13. n the RDS 30 is a ring memory of 480 samples Once it is time to store the 481 sample RDS 30 will replace the sample number one with it Thus the histogram function will not stop storing the new samples when the memory is full but it will replace the oldest sample with the latest one This means that there are always 480 latest samples in the histogram When the time stamp of a record in the histogram is reliable i e the instrument was not switched off during the histogram recording the sign will be shown on the recording line The sign indicates that the even if the instrument had been switched off during the recording the time stamp is still recoverable The sign indicates that the time stamp is not reliable The Histogram Samples line shows first the number of samples in the memory in the middle the number revolutions of the ring memory and then the capacity of the histogram memory 480 For example when the middle box number of revolutions has value two and the number of samples value 40 it means that the instrument has totally recorded 1000 2x480 40 samples but only the latest 480 are in the memory The graph of the histogram can be displayed by clicking the histogram icon 14 CSW Configuration SW User s Manual w Histogram Chart ROS 36 14 Hirogram dm Dore Fiabe ugh ar Baad a 20 102005 15 445 20 10 2005 7 46
14. n with RDS 30 The parameter values are grey indicating that they cannot be changed by the user If the IrDA port in your computer is connected to serial port RS 232 select the RS232 button Otherwise with an internal or USB IrDA link select the Genuine button The icons on bottom of this and any other window have the following meaning a o o oe la z a Save Exit Undo Read Clear Histogram Open Additional Sort 2 2 2 2 1 The CSW software requires registration in Mr order to utilize all features described in this manual Before the registration is possible Company a MemoHasp dongle must be connected to at EE ME NE the USB port of the computer When the dongle is connected click the Register Software menu item and enter the Company User name and Registration Code provided with the dongle If you do not have the Registration Code linked to your MemoHasp dongle contact info rados fi The Application Key is required to include the service features like calibration into CSW software Please contact RADOS for details Menu Items Status window When the status window is activated it reads the status of self diagnostics results of the instrument The Status window shows the possible errors detected in the instrument during the diagnostics For diagnostics details see the RDS 30 User s Manual 8 CSW Configuration SW User s Manual LYNDIN Diagnostics 00 Diagnostics Bits Cumulate Dose Overlow Low Battery Alarm
15. nnnnnnsrrsrsrnnnnnnnnrrrrnnnnnnnnnsrsrsnnnnnnnnnnrrrrrnnnnnneessssseenn 12 2 2 7 2 NS 12 5 FEEDBACK TORM ae 16 CSW Configuration SW User s Manual FVN ple 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 2 General Description The CSW software is a configuration software for the RDS 30 Survey Meter The communication with the RDS 30 takes place using IrDA infrared light waves There must be an IrDA port available in the PC for running the CSW software If an internal IrDA port is not available in the PC an external IrDA serial port or IrDA USB adapter can be used The CSW software operates under the Microsoft Windows environment Before using this manual you need to know the fundamentals of using Windows If you need to review Windows techniques consult the documentation that comes with Microsoft Windows The unregistered limited version of the CSW software is available free of charge at www rados com or by email request to info rados fi Installing the CSW Configuration Software Windows operating system must be installed before you can install the CSW Configuration SW Before installing the CSW software make sure you have the IrDA link installed and operational in your PC CD Installation e Insert CSW Configuration SW set up CD into the CD drive D e From Start menu choose Run e Type D SETUP and choose OK e Follow the instructions on the screen during the installation procedure Installation with USP Hasp dongle e Insert the Ha
16. on of the RDS 30 place the IrDA window of the RDS 30 in front of the IrDA adapter so that there is direct visibility between the two see the figure below on the left IRDA window IRDA adapter To the PC The traffic lights in the right bottom corner of the main window show the communication status with RDS 30 Green online Yellow waiting response from RDS 30 Red offline CSW Configuration SW User s Manual FVN ple 2 Main window items 2 1 General There are several items in the main window By clicking a menu item a sub window will appear Some of the menu items do not have a sub window but show directly the necessary information There are two menus in the menu bar of the main window File and Options w RD5 30 80 w RD5 30 80 About peis Exit erial Number 14 Enter Application Key version v1 02 001 Configuration Dose and Alarm Dose and Alarm Dose Rate and Alarm Dose Rate and Alarm Histogram Histogram Clicking the About option in the File menu one can see the version of the CWS Software Clicking Exit will end the CSW Software When clicking the Settings in the Option Menu the following window will appear m Settings Message Timeout seconds Retry Count Line Opening Interval seconds Polling Interval seconds Comm Delay ms 0 RS232 FVN prey CSW Configuration SW User s Manual 7 On the upper part of the window one see the current parameters of the communicatio
17. sp dongle into the USP port e When if Windows shows Found New Hardware Wizard click cancel e Run CSW setup as described above e Start CWS software the light of the Hasp dongle should be always on Note If the installation of the Hasp dongle for some reason fails it can be installed from the installation CD directory HASP driver setup hdd32 exe The Hasp dongle must be in the USB port when installation is done 1 3 Starting the CSW software In order to run the CSW software click the RDS CSW icon under RADOS directory in the Programs Menu When starting the program for the first time it will ask what kind of IrDA communication is used If you have genuine IrDA handled by the operating system like integrated IrDA of a Laptop PC select YES If you have an IrDA adapter connected to a serial port click NO CSW Configuration SW User s Manual 5 NOTICE Are you using genuine IRDA connection handled by operating system or IRDA adapter connected to the serial port not handled by the operating system Click Yes Genuine Click No Serial Click Cancel Exit You can change these afterwards from the Settings form No Cancel Status Serial Number 1 4 Version y1 02 007 Configuration Dose and Alarm Dose Rate and Alarm Histogram The IrDA window is in the front side of the RDS 30 behind the display window in the top right corner see the figure below on the right After initializing the communicati
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