NeutronRAE II Personal Radiation Monitor User's Guide
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1. Temp High Cool down Cool the unit down to resume normal operation Press the MODE button to step to the next function www raesystems com 17 COMM TEST 18 Communicate with a computer using Bluetooth radio Press SET to open the connection on the NeutronRAE II unit end Use the ProRAE Studio IT Software on your computer to download datalogs Self test This consists of tests to make sure all alert functions are working properly This function is only enabled if the Diagnostic Flag was set at start up To set the Diagnostic Flag press and hold SET and MODE simultaneously when turning the unit on instead of pressing MODE only Press the SET button to accept and to initiate testing self test The Buzzer is tested Press the SET button to start the next test 12 31 rri Buzzer on NeutronRAE Il The Vibrator is tested Press the SET button to start the next test 12 34 EFI Vibrator on The LEDs are Ea Press the SET button to start the next test 12 39 ri LEDS on The back light is tested Press the SET button to start the next test 12 31 E en BKLite on T The Bluetooth radio is tested 12 34 H Bluetooth on Press the SET button to start the next test www raesystems com 19 The Buzzer in Alarm is tested 12 34 Alarm on Press the SET button to finish the TEST functions This returns NeutronRA2. User s Guide P N 047 4204 100 Revision B January 2013 www raesystems com Read Before Operating This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have the responsibility of using maintaining or servicing this product The product will perform as designed only if it is used maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions A CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock turn off power and remove batteries before removing the monitor cover Never operate this monitor while the cover is removed Remove monitor cover and sensor modules only in an area known to be non hazardous A WARNING To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres disconnect power before servicing A WARNING Do not mix old batteries with used batteries or mix batteries from different manufacturers A WARNING Substitution of components may impair performance This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including intereference that may cause undesired operation A Warnings A For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only Read and understand the user manual completely before operating or servicing A Computer Interface Do not transfer data by means of
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4. C is intended to promote recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and N their components at end of life This symbol crossed out wheeled bin indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries This product a may contain one or more Nickel metal hydride NiMH Lithtum ion or Alkaline batteries Specific battery information is given in this user guide Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly At the end of its life this product must undergo separate collection and recycling from general or household waste Please use the return and collection system available in your country for the disposal of this product www raesystems com 33 Limited Warranty RAE Systems Inc warrants NeutronRAE II to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year This warranty is expressly limited to the original owner who purchases the equipment directly from RAE Systems or from an authorized RAE Systems reseller To validate this warranty the original Warranty amp Registration Card supplied with the product must be completed and returned to RAE Systems or the product registered online via the RAE Systems Inc online registration system within 30 days of purchase To maintain this limited warranty the product must be operated calibrated and maintained in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Manual supplied with the product Abuse mechanical damag
5. E II to Normal Operating Mode During any test 1f the SET button is not pressed within 60 seconds the unit will automatically move on to the next test Programming Mode Programming Mode is used to change alarm settings and detector settings units of measure time etc Note Changes to some parameters cause the detector to automatically restart or recalibrate From Normal Operating Mode simultaneously press the MODE button and SET button and hold them down for 3 seconds NeutronRAE II enters the Programming Mode and displays the Main Menu Alarm set Datalog Set Nonitor Set 20 NeutronRAE II Press the MODE button to step through the menu of parameters Press the SET button to select a parameter Alarm Set Select Alarm Set to set the alarm mode or type and the detection limits for the alarm Parameter Usedin Alarm Type Select Search or Safety Mode Search Mode Quit The Gamma CF Correction Factor is used to set the Search Mode alarms at a calculated threshold above background The alarms are set according to Search Mode Alarm CF o where on is the standard deviation of the stored background reading www raesystems com 21 Note The default value is 005 8 for the Gamma CF In Safety Mode there are two absolute Gamma alarms Gamma Low and Gamma Hi These are set in uR h where 1 uR h is equal to 0 01 uSv h The Neutron alarm remains in Search Mode at all times Press the MODE but
6. Normal Operating Mode The display looks like this 12 34 www raesystems com 11 Turning NeutronRAE II Off Press the MODE button and hold for 5 seconds The detector counts down 5 seconds and then turns itself off Do not release the MODE button until the unit counts down to zero and the display reads Save config and Stop unit 12 34 H 12 34 HT Turn Off Unit Stopping 05 datalog 12 34 ru d Save config Stop unit Flipping the Screen The NeutronRAE II is easy to read whether held in the hand or clipped to a belt To flip the screen press the SET button and hold it down for 3 seconds When the image inverts release the button To flip the display again press and hold SET for 3 seconds 12 NeutronRAE II Operation The NeutronRAE II has two modes Normal Operating Mode and Programming Mode Normal Operating Mode is the default see Programming Mode on page 20 for details on entering and using Programming Mode Normal Operating Mode In Normal Operating Mode the NeutronRAE II detects gamma and neutron radiation and accumulates gamma radiation dosage data In Normal Operating Mode pressing the MODE button sequentially steps the unit through the following functions NORM Normal Operating Mode CAL Gamma background calibration only in Search Mode PEAK Maximum radiation levels detected since last cleared MIN Minimum radiation levels detected since last c
7. RAE II User Interface NeutronRAE Ils user interface consists of the display LEDs alarm transducer and two buttons labeled MODE and SET The LCD display provides visual feedback that includes time functional mode battery condition and gamma and neutron radiation measurements LCD display Gamma alarm Neutron alarm information information Curcenttime ra Datalog indication aug 31 Gu ETAN 5 G psu Battery status s ba Unit of Functional n cps measure mode gamma VA Unit of Neutron reading measure sign Gamma radiation neutron measurement 2 Neutron radiation measurement MODE and SET switches os Ss D 0 www raesystems com U User Interface Icons Battery Voltage low Battery Low alarm triggered 8 NeutronRAE II Turning NeutronRAE II On and Off Turning NeutronRAE II On Press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds As NeutronRAE II starts up the following occur 1 A long beep sounds if the buzzer is set to On and unit information and the current firmware version are displayed The LEDs and vibrator undergo a self test Firmuare V3 00 D NHeutronR E II PRH 3021 JD Built 09 47 23 RAE Systems Inc Oct 29 2010 2 Unit self check The time and battery status are displayed 12 34 ru self Check tae During the 20 second self check the detector checks that the gamma and neutron sensors are functioning properly If so the messages Gamma sensor OK
8. Search Mode Alarm thresholds set at a calculated value above background reference reading Safety Mode User set high and low absolute alarm levels gamma only Alarm Loud 85dB 12 30 cm for noisy Alerts environments Built in vibration alarm Highly visible LED lights on both sides of LCD graphic display Datalog 10 000 datapoints 20 days 180 sec intervals wraparound log Specifications continue on next page www raesystems com 31 Specifications continued Datalog Modes Continuous Logs data continuously Event Driven Begins logging on alarm Log Interval User programmable 1 to 3600 sec Communica Built in Bluetooth radio tions Ergonomics Nonslip rubber housing with grippable ridges securely fits hand or glove Energy Range Gamma 0 06 to 3 0 MeV Neutron thermal to 14 MeV Sensitivity Gamma More than 0 3 cps per wR hr gt 30 cps per uSv hr Neutron to 2 cps per 2 5 neutrons second cm2 Dose Gamma uR to 20 mR h 0 01 to 200 uSv h Equivalent Neutron to 100 cps Rate DER range for 137Cs Accuracy of 20 DER for 137Cs Dosage Range _ uR to 999 R gamma only 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 0 to 95 non condensing 32 NeutronRAE II Shock Passes drop test from 1 5m 59 Resistance IP Rating P67 Attachments Rugged metal belt clip and wrist strap Proper Battery Disposal a The Waste Electrical and Electronic A Equipment WEEE directive 2002 96 E
9. ag Set Log Interval EF O60 sec Save Quit www raesystems com 23 Monitor Set Select Monitor Set to change any of the following parameters Back Lite Buzz amp Lite Vibrate Mode Temp Unit Gamma Unit Change Date Change Time Quit Press the MODE button to step through these options Select an option using the SET button Once you have selected a menu option step through the options using the MODE button and select using the SET button Back Lite Set the behavior of the display backlight Choices are Automatic a photosensor turns on the light in dark locations Manual light stays on for 15 seconds when you tap any button in any operating mode or Off 24 NeutronRAE II Buzz amp Lite Set the behavior of the audible and visible alarms Choices are Both on LEDs and audible alarm Light only LEDs only or Both off Note You cannot turn off all of the alarm alerts at the same time If you select Both Off when the Vibration alarm is Off Invalid Setting is displayed and the previous Buzz amp Lite setting is restored Vibrate Mode Set the vibration alarm Choices are On or Off Note You cannot turn off all of the alarm alerts at the same time If you select Off when the Buzz amp Lite is set to Both Off Invalid Setting will be displayed and the previous Vibrate setting will be restored Temp Unit Set the temperature unit Choices are Fahrenheit and Celsius Press MODE to select Fahrenhei
10. and Neutron sensor OK are displayed www raesystems com 10 Gamma sensor or Neutrn sensor OKT okt If the sensor is damaged or not functioning properly the message Gamma sensor failed or All sensors failed 1s displayed turn the unit off and contact your distributor or the RAE Systems service department Ganna sensor Heutrn sensor failed failed All sensor failed Important If your NeutronRAE IT displays Gamma sensor failed Neutron sensor failed or AIT sensors failed contact your distributor or RAE Systems service at 408 952 8200 Do not attempt to use or repair the unit There are no user serviceable parts in the NeutronRAE II The datalog type is displayed followed by the gamma alarm mode These parameters can be changed in NeutronRAE Il Programming Mode described later in this guide Ta 34 Datalog On Event Driven rl or 12 34 Search Mode On or Te 34 Continuous i Datalog On rl 12 34 Safety Mode On rl 4 Gamma background calibration reading only if the NeutronRAE II is in Search Mode The NeutronRAE II performs a 36 second background reading countdown Calibrate 36 When background calibration reading is complete datalogging starts if Continuous Datalogging is enabled and the unit is in
11. de View 4 NeutronRAE II General Information The NeutronRAE II is a rapid detector of y ray gamma and neutron radia tion sources Because of its high sensitivity it can alert first responders to the presence of a radiation threat well before they might be exposed to health threatening levels This personal radiation detector features a loud audible alarm big bright flashing LEDs and a vibration alarm For stealth operations law enforcement personnel can disable each alarm separately NeutronRAE Ils water resistant design makes for reliable operation in wet environments Its sensitive Cesium Iodide CsI and Lithium Iodide Lil scintillators provide fast response to radiological threats The NeutronRAE II accumulates dosage Stored dosage data can be cumulative or cleared and reset for each use period www raesystems com 2 NeutronRAE Il Features Inserting amp Replacing Batteries NeutronRAE II uses two AA alkaline batteries as its power source use only Duracell MN1500 or Energizer E91 To change the batteries Use a coin or screwdriver to open the cover on the Me side of the unit Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen the screw and then tilt the cover off 2 Insert batteries into the compartment according to the legend on the rear of LA the NeutronRAE II making sure the batteries polarity is correct 3 Replace the cover and turn the screw clockwise to secure the cover 6 Neutron
12. e alteration and or repair procedures not made in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Manual voids the RAE Systems Standard Limited Warranty The obligation of RAE Systems under this limited warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of components deemed by the RAE Systems Instrument Service Department to have been defective under the scope of this Standard Limited Warranty To receive consideration for warranty repair or replacement procedures products must be returned to RAE Systems at its manufacturing location in San Jose California USA with transportation and shipping charges prepaid It 1s 34 NeutronRAE II necessary to obtain a return authorization number from RAE Systems prior to shipment This limited warranty is expressly in lieu of any and all representations express or implied including but not limited to the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose RAE Systems will not be liable for loss or damage of any kind connected to the use of its products or failure of its products to function or operate properly www raesystems com 35 I lt O D lt D RAE Systems by Honeywell World Headquarters 3775 N First St San Jose CA 95134 1708 USA Phone 408 952 8200 Fax 408 952 8480 E mail customerserv raesystems com Web Site www raesystems com RAE Systems Technical Support Monday through Friday 7 00AM to 5 00PM Pacific Time 1 888 723 4800 toll free email tech raesystems com
13. efault Sub Menu Settings Data Range Alarm Type Search Safety Alarm Set 200uR h 0 to 20mR h 50uR h 0 to 20mR h Datalog Continuous or Set Change Type Log Interval 1 3600 sec Correction Factor 28 NeutronRAE II Back Lite Manual a T On Buzz amp Lite Both On Light Only Only ui Off Set Temp Unit Celsius Celsius MM DD Change Date am yyyy Change Time HH MM SS www raesystems com 29 NeutronRAE Il Specifications 4 92 x 2 68 x 1 38 125 x 68 x 35 mm 10 oz 283g Detectors Gamma 1cc CsI TI Photodiode Neutron Icc Lil Eu Photodiode Battery 2 AA alkaline batteries easily accessible with a coin Operating 500 hours Period Graphic LCD display with 1 2 x 0 75 30 5 mm x 19 mm viewable area can be flipped for view by wearer or by others Key Pad 2 operation program buttons Direct Readout Gamma dose rate cps uR h uSv h Neutron radiation intensity cps Gamma Neutron peak Gamma Neutron minimum Gamma dose Battery status Current time and date Current time since startup Internal temperature Specifications are subject to change 30 NeutronRAE II Backlight Automatic manual or off Calibration Periodic functional test recommended using a 137Cs check source Factory calibration recommended every two years Alarm Setting Programmable alarm sensitivity with background compensation to minimize false alarms absolute safety alarms for gamma Alarm Modes
14. leared DOSE Accumulated gamma radiation dosage since last cleared TIME Time date and time unit has been on STAT Detector status battery voltage and internal temp COMM Open BlueTooth communication with computer TEST Self test if Diagnostic Flag is set during start up Each function remains active for 60 seconds before automatically returning to the Normal Operating Mode Pressing the MODE button changes the selection from one function to the next one in the sequence www raesystems com 13 NORM Normal Operating Mode of the NeutronRAE II Displays a measurement of the ambient gamma and neutron radiation It can display gamma in counts per second cps or uR h or uSv h depending on how the detector 1s set up see Programming Mode and neutron in counts per second Switch back and forth between gamma units by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to step to the next function CAL Background calibration This option is only active if the NeutronRAE II in Search Mode This option is skipped if the detector is in Safety Mode Press the SET button to have the detector update the background radiation reading Press the MODE button to step to the next function 14 NeutronRAE II PEAK The maximum radiation levels detected since last cleared Press the SET button twice to clear the PEAK values If you press SET once but do not want to clear the readings press MODE to return to the PEAK reading
15. pour le capteur d marre sa date d achat 2 NeutronRAE II Contents NeutronRAE I Features e ataserceacegne 4 General In orma noiseen R R 5 Inserting amp Replacing Batteries 6 USER SAS a oe ranes tet et 0 ene 7 Ser e TTT 8 Turning the NeutronRAE II On and OfF 8 PPS the SOCED eirinen a ce 12 ODEO is space TE ease oe ee bade eee ET ORE E oe 13 NOO Operating Mode 25 0254 22 drain Lie 2 0 13 OR D a A 14 CE csevetae the rude tee cur ae wine eeses cess ere eeeetes 14 PEAT 3 2 see de 15 INGEN Giese a en one 15 DR te 16 SAT TTT 16 COM en de ce ds rs colo oo 17 PE T esee rasene a E EEA EE E E 18 Programming Mode K 6 1 0 20 FNAME ooo os oars ee eee ae ae E E E 21 Dalalog Sel un ot nace a 2 22 MOTI SE oo ele eee ease oo nl ui io 23 BACS 24 PUZa LR den 25 VIDE MOE 6 E E E ade Gada de 25 Lemp Wt sie HT ass 25 CA on di a cou 26 Cine Dale en ne ne 26 CAS cakes ee wages eee eee ees 26 UE seer D res 2 Default Settings and Parameter Ranges 21 RT e aT 29 IE es Rr 0 dh AP eee hee keeas 34 www raesystems com 3 LCD showing operation parameters and radiation measurements LED alarm SET key for selecting or setting parameters LED alarm MODE key for selecting mode and DONS a Buzzer alarm Sensor location Front View Battery compartment ____ Battery compartment cover screw Rear Si
16. s The PEAK values are also cleared when the detector is turned off Press the MODE button to step to the next function MIN The minimum radiation levels detected since last cleared Press the SET button twice to clear the MIN values If you press SET once but do not want to clear the readings press MODE to return to the MIN readings The MIN values are also cleared when the detector is turned off www raesystems com 15 DOSE TIME 16 Press the MODE button to step to the next function The accumulated gamma radiation dosage since last cleared Press the SET button twice to clear the DOSE value If you press SET once but do not want to clear the DOSE reading press MODE to return to the DOSE reading AEI FA R 7 6 j Clear Dose Ganna only Press the MODE button to step to the next function Time date and run time Date is displayed in YYYY MM DD format can be set in Programming Mode Time is displayed in HH MM SS format can be set in Programming Mode On Run time from when the detector was turned on shown in hours and minutes 0000 00 NeutronRAE Il 2005 07 20 10 35 30 On 0001 30 Press the MODE button to step to the next function STAT Detector status BattV Battery voltage Temp Internal temperature can be displayed in C or F see Programming Mode If the internal temperature exceeds the maximum operating temperature the unit will alarm and display
17. t or Celsius Then press SET to save your choice and exit Temp Unit Fahrenheit Celsius www raesystems com 25 Gamma Unit Set the unit of measure of gamma radiation Choices are UR h or uSv h Press MODE to select your choice and then SET to save your choice and exit Change Date Set the date mm dd yyyy Press MODE to step through month date and year and press SET to increment through the digits holding the SET button continuously speeds through the numbers Press MODE to select Save and press SET to save your date changes Otherwise press MODE again to select Quit and press SET to exit Change Time Set the time hh mm ss Press MODE to step through hours minutes and seconds and press SET to increment through the digits holding the SET Monitor Set Time fF 30 45 Save Quit 26 NeutronRAE II Quit button continuously speeds through the numbers Note The clock operates in 24 hour mode only Press MODE to select Save and press SET to save your time changes Otherwise press MODE again and select Quit Press SET to exit To exit Monitor Set step through the options of Monitor Set until you see Quit Press the SET button to exit Monitor Set Then step through Main Menu selections using the MODE button until you see Quit Press SET to exit Program Mode and return to Normal Operating Mode www raesystems com 27 NeutronRAE Il Default Settings amp Parameter Ranges Main D
18. the Bluetooth interface in hazardous atmospheres A Static Hazard Clean only with a damp cloth A Long Term Storage Reliable performance of this radiation detector is based upon regular usage For long term storage the battery should be disconnected Preparation for use after long storage requires installation of the batteries and a warm up period of at least 10 minutes for the sensors to equilibrate The user should recognize that sensor life is based upon the purchase date www raesystems com Avertissements Pour des raisons de s curit cet quipement doit tre utilis entretenu et r par uniquement par un personnel qualifi Etudier le manuel d instructions en entier avant d utiliser d entretenir ou de r parer l quipement A Cable de Computer Ne transf rez pas les donn es au moyen de l interface de bluetooth en atmospheres dangereuses A Danger Risque D origine Electrostatique Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon humide A Stockage a Long Term Le fonctionnement durable de ce d tecteur de rayonnement est conditionn par une utilisation r guliere de celui ci Lors d un stockage long terme la batterie doit tre d connect e Le r d marrage apr s une longue p riode d arr t n cessite la r installation de la batterie et une p riode de chauffage de 10 mn afin que les capteurs se mettent l quilibre L utilisateur doit tre conscient que la dur e de vie indiqu e
19. ton to step through the digits from left to right Use the SET button to increment each digit from 0 through 9 Select Save to save changes or Quit to discard changes Alarm tet Gamma CF CO5 8 save Quit To exit Alarm Set step through the options using the MODE button until you see Quit Press the SET button to exit Alarm Set and then step through the Main Menu until you see Quit Press SET to exit Program mode and return to Normal Operating Mode Datalog Set Select Datalog Set to change any of the following datalog parameters Clear Data Log interval Datalog Type Quit 22 NeutronRAE II Clear Data Press the SET button to clear the datalog Press the MODE button to return to the Datalog Set Menu Datalog Type Set the type of datalogging Choices are Continuous or Event driven Choose Continuous to log data at a set interval at all times except when the unit is Programming Mode Choose Event driven to log data only when the dose rate readings increase or the unit goes into alarm Log Interval Set the time interval between datalog points You may set any time interval between 1 and 3600 seconds Press the MODE button to step through the digits from left to right Use the SET button to increment each digit from 0 to 9 Select Save to save changes or Quit to discard changes Quit To exit Datalog Set step through the options using the MODE button until Quit is selected Then press the SET button Dat al
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