GammaRAE II R User's Guide
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1. BattU 2 8U Temp 29 2 C Press the MODE button to step to the next function GammaRAE II R COMM Communicate with a computer using Bluetooth radio Press SET to open the connection on the GammaRAE II R unit end 12 34 ir 12 34 Inn e CH Communicate ol Communicate T mem Mi with PC a SE BET 149 001011 Use the ProRAE Studio Radiation Software on your computer to download datalogs and change configuration settings TEST 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 and Diagnostic Mode is allowed in ProRAE Studio Radiation To set the Diagnostic Flag press and hold SET and MODE simultaneously when turning the unit on instead of pressing MODE only 12 34 nil B self test Press the SET button to accept and to initiate testing www raesystems com 21 22 The Buzzer is tested Press the SET button to start the next test Te 34 Buzzer on The Vibrator is tested Press the SET button to start the next test 4 The LEDs are tested Press the SET button to start the next test 12 34 UI The back light is tested Press the SET button to start the next test 12 34 Fr BELite on GammaRAE II R The Bluetooth radio is tested Press the SET button to start the next test Bluetooth on The Alarm Alerts are tested2. GammaRAE IIR Personal Radiation Monitor And Dosimeter User s Guide P N 047 4505 000 A Revision D December 2010 Dee ROTECTING YOU SINCE 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 intrinsic safety 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 interfer ence 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 oper
3. Press the MODE button to step through the menu of parameters Press the SET button to select a parameter The following options are from the main menu n Basic User Mode Alarms Datalog Basics Quit The following options are from the main menu in Programming Mode Alarms Datalog Basics Defaults Clear Dose Quit The screens to change the options in Basic User Mode are the same as those shown in Programming Mode detailed later www raesystems com 25 Alarms Select Alarms to set the alarm mode or type and the detection limits for the alarm Parameter Usedn Safety Mode Quit LI Dose Rate Alarm The Search Alarm is used to set the Search Mode Alarm at a calculated threshold based on background The alarm is set according to Search Mode Alarm Search Alarm o where 0 is the standard deviation of the stored background reading 26 GammaRAE IIR To set each alarm press the MODE button to highlight the desired alarm then press the SET button Do 0 to select it Save Quit Press the MODE button to step through the digits from left to right Use the SET button to increment each digit from 0 through 9 Units can also be selected for the Safety High Safety Low and Dose Alarms Highlight the unit using the MODE button then press the SET button to choose the unit Alarms Search Alarn Press the MODE button to highlight and the SET button to select Save to save changes or Quit to discar
4. 12 34 Alarm on Press the SET button to finish the TEST functions This returns GammaRAE II R to Normal Operating Mode During any test 1f the SET button is not pressed within 60 seconds the unit automatically moves on to the next test www raesystems com 23 Programming Mode and Basic User Mode Programming Mode and Basic User Mode are used to change alarm settings and detector settings units of measure time etc All options are available in Programming Mode and it is password protected for security and use in larger organizations while only a portion of the settings are changeable n Bas c User Mode No password is required for Bas c User Mode 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 Froyram Menu Passuord 0000 B n OK Quit seconds The password entry screen 1s shown Enter the password by pressing the SET button to increment each digit and the MODE button to move to the next digit The default password is 0000 and can be changed using the ProRAE Studio Radiation software Select OK to go into Programming Mode Select Skip to go into Basic User Mode and Quit to return to Normal Operating Mode 24 GammaRAE IIR The main menu for Programming Mode or Basic User Mode is displayed Main Menu Alarms Data log Basics
5. detected since last cleared MIN Minimum radiation level detected since last cleared DOSE Accumulated 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 GammaRAE II R The BGND PEAK MIN DOSE TIME STAT and TEST screens can each be enabled or disabled using the ProRAE Studio Radiation software The NORM and COMM screens are always enabled NORM Normal Operating Mode of the GammaRAE II R Displays a measurement of the ambient radiation Can display in counts per second cps or divisions of R h or Sv h depending on how the detector is set up see Programming Mode Switch back and forth between units by pressing the SET button Press the MODE button to step to the next function 12 34 12 34 21 12 When Stay Time is less than two hours the display alternates between Stay Time and Dose Rate 12 34 12 34 IS in d De Hr Stay Time 45m 23s www raesystems com 15 Stay Time Alarm Details The Stay Time feature provides alarms based on calculations that examine the dose threshold current accumulated dose and
6. 34 irn d Clear Nin The total radiation dose since last cleared and the Stay Time 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 d 34 a 34 56 ER Clear Dose 23h 56 m Press the MODE button to step to the next function GammaRAE IIR Stay Time In Dose View Display Details The Stay Time display changes as the time interval decreases and the accumulated dosage increases This chart shows how the display looks as accumulated dosage increases Display Conditions Display Format gt One year Stay time gt 12 34 a l year 3 9 Gr gt ONE year Days 365 days gt Stay Time gt l day xxhxxm 24 hours gt Stay Time gt 2 hours XXMXXS 2 hours gt Stay Time gt 0 minutes Dose Alarm Dose alarm 12 34 a has been e 3 596 triggered Dose Alarm www raesystems com 19 TIME STAT 20 Time date and run time Date 1s 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 12 34 ira 2005 07 20 10 35 30 On 0001 30 Press the MODE button to step to the next function Detector status BattV Battery voltage Temp Internal temperature can be displayed in C or F see Programming Mode
7. ating or servicing A Computer Interface Do not transfer data by means of 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 tudier 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 guli re de celui ci Lors d un stockage a 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
8. current dose rate As Stay Time becomes 2 hours or less alarms are activated at the intervals shown in this table Stay Time T Alarm Status 2 hours gt T gt 3 minutes T lt 3 minutes Alarm once every 5 seconds Note Stay Time is calculated in the following way Dose Threshold Current Accumulated Dose Current Dose Rate 16 GammaRAE IIR BGND Background reading This option is only active if the GammaRAE II R is in Search Mode This option is skipped if the detector 1s in Safety Mode Press the SET button to have the detector update the background radiation reading 12 34 pri Update Background Press the MODE button to step to the next function PEAK The maximum radiation level detected since last cleared Press the SET button twice to clear the PEAK value If you press SET once but do not want to clear the reading press MODE to return to the PEAK reading The PEAK value s also cleared when the detector is turned off 12 34 12 34 fl eh A Clear Peak Press the MODE button to step to the next function www raesystems com 17 MIN DOSE 18 The minimum radiation level detected since last cleared Press the SET button twice to clear the MIN value If you press SET once but do not want to clear the reading press MODE to return to the MIN reading The MIN value is also cleared when the detector is turned off Press the MODE button to step to the next function 12
9. d changes To exit the Alarms menu 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 Programming Mode and return to Normal Operating Mode www raesystems com 27 Datalog 28 Select Datalog to change any of the following datalog parameters Clear Data Datalog Type Log Interval Quit 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 Datalog Period Set the time interval between datalog points You may set any time interval between 1 and 3600 seconds Press the MODE button to step through the digits from left to right Use the SET button to increment each digit from 0 to 9 Datalog Set Log Interval 00360 sec Save Quit GammaRAE II R Select Save to save changes or Quit to discard changes Quit To exit the Datalog menu step through the options using the MODE button until Quit 1s selected Then press the SET button Basics Select Basics to change any of the following parameters Backlight Temp Unit Gamma Unit Change Date Change Ti
10. de and function d ES Sensor location Buzzer alarm systems Front View Battery compartment Battery compartment Belt clip KC cover screw Charging contacts Rear Side View 4 GammaRAE IIR General Information The GammaRAE II R is a rapid y ray gamma source detector and dosimeter in a single unit Because of its high sensitiv ity at low radiation levels it can alert first responders to the presence of a radiation threat well before they might be exposed to health threatening levels Its high range and dosimeter functionality also allow first responders to accurately track their dose at higher levels of radiation In addition its Stay Time feature automatically calculates dosage vs time to inform you of potentially hazardous cumulative doses of radia tion over long periods of time It is the only intrinsically safe personal radiation monitor with a loud audible alarm big bright flashing LEDs and a vibration alarm For stealth operations law enforcement personnel can disable each alarm separately GammaRAE II R s water resistant design makes for reliable operation in wet environments Its sensitive Cesium Iodide CsI scintillator and energy compensated PIN diode provide fast less than 2 seconds response to radiological threats The GammaRAE II R accumulates accurate energy compen sated dosage Stored dosage data can be cumulative or cleared and reset for each use period www raesystems c
11. e datalogging starts if Continuous Datalogging is enabled and the unit is in Normal Operating Mode The display looks like this 12 34 Gel G i 12 HE Turning GammaRAE II R Off Press the MODE button and hold it 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 i 12 34 ira Turn Off Unit Stopping 05 datalog 12 GammaRAE IIR 12 34 ru Save config Stop unit Flipping the Screen The GammaRAE II R 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 7 12 cr real be ZL To flip the display again hold SET for 3 seconds www raesystems com 13 Operation The GammaRAE ITR 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 GammaRAE ITR detects gamma radiation and accumulates radiation dosage data In Normal Operating Mode pressing the MODE button sequentially steps the unit through the following functions NORM Normal Operating Mode BGND Background calibration only in Search Mode PEAK Maximum radiation level
12. ed PIN diode high channel Battery 2 AA alkaline or Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries Battery Up to 500 hours with NIMH AA Runtime rechargeable batteries 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 cps or dosage rate in u m R hr or u m Sv Key Pad 2 operation program buttons Direct Dose rate peak rate min rate total dose Readout battery status time time on temp Specifications continue on next page Specifications are subject change www raesystems com 35 GammaRAE II R Specifications continued Alarms Loud 85 dB 12 30 cm for noisy environments Built in vibration alarm Highly visible LED lights on both sides of LCD graphic display Backlight Automatic manual on or off Calibration Periodic functional test recommended using using wCi range 137Cs check sources Factory calibration available if needed Alarm Setting Password protected programmable alarm sensitivity with background compensation to minimize innocent alarms Alarm Modes Audible and internal vibration alarms separately enabled or disabled automatic reset Search Mode Alarm threshold set based on background reference reading Safety Mode User set high and low absolute alarm levels 36 GammaRAE IIR Datalog 30 000 datapoints 20 days 60 sec intervals wraparound log atalog Modes Continuous Logs data continuously Event Driven Begin
13. he 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 the Basics menu 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 31 Defaults Select Defaults to restore the factory default settings Press SET to restore the default settings and MODE to cancel and keep the current settings 32 GammaRAE IIR GammaRAE IIR Default Settings amp Parameter Ranges Main Default cs nb Alarm Alarm Type Search Search Safety en Kar Alerts Allon Buzzer EE eo Alarms ER only Vib Vibonly Search Alarm 1 0 to 9 9 0 to 600 R h Safety High 200 uR h Oto 6 Sv h 0 to 600 R h Safety Low 50 uR h 0 to 6 Sv h oan RE Continued on next page www raesystems com 33 Default Settings amp Parameter Ranges continued CES Datalog Type Continuous Bude Log Interval 60 sec 1 to 3600 sec Automatic Back Lite Manual Vos T Unit F eT emp Uni P Basics Change Date Change Time HH MM SS 34 GammaRAE IIR GammaRAE II R Specifications 4 92 x 2 68 x 1 38 125 x 68 x 35 mm 11 oz 312 g with batteries Detector 3cc CsI TI w photodiode low channel Energy compensat
14. iceable parts n the GammaRAE II R Unit self check The time and battery status are displayed 12 34 0 self Check St ae During the 20 second self check the detector checks that the low gamma sensor scintillator 1s functioning properly If so the message Gamma sensor OK is displayed 12 39 in Gamma sensor ORT GammaRAE II R If the low gamma sensor is damaged or not functioning properly the message Gamma sensor failed 1s displayed turn the unit off and contact your distributor or the RAE Systems service department 12 34 D i Gamma sensor failed The high gamma sensor PIN diode is also tested continuously for the first 30 minutes of operation If the high gamma sensor is damaged or not functioning properly the message HiGamma sensor failed is displayed turn the unit off and contact your distributor or the RAE Systems service department The datalog type is displayed followed by the alarm mode These parameters can be changed in Programming Mode described later in this guide 12 34 irri 12 34 pri Event Driven Continuous Datalog on OF Data log on 12 34 12 34 J search mode aff SE node www raesystems com 4 Background calibration reading Search Mode only The GammaRAE II R performs a 36 second background reading countdown 12 34 Background Update 36 When background cal bration reading is complet
15. me 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 submenu options using the MODE button and select using the SET button Backlight 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 press a button or Off www raesystems com 29 Temp Unit Set the unit of measure Choices are Fahrenheit and Celsius Press MODE to select Fahrenheit or Celsius Temp Unit Fahrenheit Celsius Then press SET to save your choice and exit 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 Date DZ 1 2004 Save Quit 30 GammaRAE IIR 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 Quit 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 button continuously speeds through the numbers Monitor Set Note T
16. nty 38 GammaRAE II R 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 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 39 Arsitec rsitec ch gear Sicherheit von Kopf bis Fuss PROTECTING YOU SINCE 1953 QOD Arsitec AG Industrie Neuhof 25 fon 034 4270058 info arsitec ch 3422 Kirchberg BE fax 034 427 00 68 www arsitec ch P N 047 4505 000 REV D
17. om 9 Inserting amp Replacing Batteries GammaRAE II R uses two AA alkaline or Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries as its power source To change the batteries 1 Use the provided tool to open the cover AN on the side of the unit Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen the screw and then tilt the cover off 2 Insert batteries into the compartment Ww according to the legend on the rear of the GammaRAE II R making sure the batteries polarity 1s correct H 4 S 3 Replace the cover and turn the screw clockwise to secure the cover 6 GammaRAE IIR Charging Batteries NiMH betteries can be charged inside the GammaRAE II R using the included charging cradle and power adapters 1 Plug the wall power adapter or 12V vehicle power adapter into the right side of the charging cradle 2 Plug the power adapter into the appropriate power source wall outlet or 12V power outlet 3 Insert GammaRAE II R into the charging cradle The LED on the front of the charging cradle indicates charging status as follows Charging Status LED Indication Power source detected no Solid red unit in cradle Unit in cradle fully charged Solid green Unit in cradle charging LED alternately blinks red and green at slow pulse rate Charging fault Unit in char LED alternately blinks ger with alkaline batteries red and green at rapid or unit malfunction pulse rate www raesystems com T User Inte
18. quilibre L utilisateur doit tre conscient que la dur e de vie indiqu e pour le capteur d marre sa date d achat 2 GammaRAE IIR Contents Gammak AE MR EE 4 General In onna EE EE 5 Insertine amp Replacing Balleries EELER EELER SEN 6 Charre aries occ sate pues de rer 7 ESSEN he Er une eh eee sense sag cine 8 User Me CC ICONS PEN TE erii IL 9 Turning the GammaRAE II R On and Off 4404 suis seems sise 9 Flipping ihe Screen ARR ee a ee ae 13 EIERE Se bees gd sated eee eas 14 Normal Operating Mode aussen as 14 NORM ne a ds aus 15 Stay Time Alarm Details ege ee A Eege 2 35 16 ON en me co ou 17 IS ee nn on sted 17 A A a a ce a umes 18 D Ee 18 Stay Time In Dose View ausser 19 KEE 20 SR a dd dd ee 20 CON aaa a cm 21 EE eebe be EEN 21 Programming Mode and Basic User Mode 24 PRES oo hohe teh dde bo da a Kes 26 EE EE eine oe cans ENEE 28 BASS Canin a dd a did a nt 29 Ea E ar UT 29 TEP UN EE 30 Camia UN EEE EE ne ee ete ciao dora 30 Cine DAC ccaceuucee cana ness E E EE EES 30 CARO Hime seen atecceteees ee 0 31 UIT 24 PEE E EEEE EE 31 DR ee a ee NER 32 Default Settings and Parameter Ranges 33 SDS INA EE 35 Limited AR a esse 38 www raesystems com 3 GammaRAE II R Features LCD showing operation parameters and radiation measurements LED alarm SET key for selecting or setting parameters LED alarm MODE key for selecting mo
19. rface GammaRAE II R s user interface consists of the display LEDs alarm transducer and two buttons labeled MODE and SET The LCD display provides visual feedback that includes time functional mode battery condition and gamma radiation measurement LCD display Alarm information Datalog indication Current time N vA Battery status ap 30 Lole ee Functional a S Hen lt Unit of mode measure Gamma radiation measurement MODE and SET switches at Q Y KH 5 D Q 8 GammaRAE II R User Interface Icons Battery Voltage low Battery Low alarm tr ggered a Battery fully charged Low Gamma alarm triggered De High Gamma alarm triggered Gamma Over Range reading over 600 R h Gamma Overload Reading more than 999 R h Datalogging active flashing Turning GammaRAE II R On and Off Turning GammaRAE II R On Press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds As GammaRAE II R 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 www raesystems com 9 GammaRAE II R Firmware V3 Hu PRM 3041 Built 15 59 04 RAE Systems Inc Jul 25 2005 10 Important If your GammaRAE ITR displays Gamma sensor failed or All sensors failed contact your distributor or RAE Systems service at 1 408 952 8200 Do not attempt to use or repair the unit There are no user serv
20. s logging on alarm Log Interval User programmable 1 to 3600 sec Ergonomics Nonslip rubber housing with grippable ridges securely fits hand or glove Energy Range 0 06 to 3 0 MeV Dose Equivalent 1 uR h to 600 R h Rate DER 0 01 uSv h to 6 Sv h range for 137Cs Shock Rec Passes drop test from 1 5m 59 Specifications continue on next page www raesystems com 37 GammaRAE II R Specifications continued IP Rating P67 Attachments Rugged metal belt clip and wrist strap Limited Warranty RAE Systems Inc warrants GammaRAE II R to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year This warranty is expressly limited to the original owner who purchases the equipment directly from RAE Systems or from an authorized RAE Systems reseller To validate this warranty the original Warranty amp Registration Card supplied with the product must be completed and returned to RAE Systems or the product registered online via the RAE Systems Inc online registration system within 30 days of purchase To maintain this limited warranty the product must be operated calibrated and maintained in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Manual supplied with the product Abuse mechanical damage alteration and or repair procedures not made in accordance with the Operation and Maintenance Manual voids the RAE Systems Standard Limited Warranty The obligation of RAE Systems under this limited warra
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