QUARTA RADEX RD1706 Manuel utilisateur
RADIATION MONITOR
RADEX RD1706
OPERATING MANUAL
Radiation monitor RADEX RD1706, hereinafter referred to as
device, is designed for detection and evaluation of the level of ionizing
radiation hereinafter referred to as irradiation. The device evaluates
radiation environment by the magnitude of the ambient equivalent of dose
rate Н*(10) of gamma radiation (hereinafter referred as a dose rate) with
taking into account gamma radiation and the pollution of objects by sources
of beta particles.
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The monitor is used for evaluation of the radiation level afield, indoors
and for estimation of a contamination level of materials and products.
Operating conditions: at the temperature ranging from -20 °C to +50 °C
with a relative humidity no more than 80 % at the temperature of +25 °C.
The results obtained with this device can not be used for official
decision on radiation environment and degree of pollution.
The device obtains following distinctive features:
period of observation shortens with the increase of a dose rate;
increase in the number of observation cycles improves the
reliability of indications;
smooth threshold signal changing in a wide range;
displaying the value of a background dose rate;
displaying a dose rate exceeding over a background dose rate;
vibra-call signal as the additional alarming function;
possibility to function with one battery of «ААА» type.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Precaution measure
Physical configuration
Display format in monitoring and
background modes
Operating mode
Monitoring mode
Menu mode
LEVELS
BACKGROUND
SETUP
SERVICE
Background mode
Preparations for using
Device usin
Radiation control in quarters and public
buildings
Marking and sealing
Packing
Transportation and storage
Technical service
Maintenance and updating
Troubleshooting
Performance data
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Precautionary measures
Do not use, place or storage the device for a long time under the
impact of intense direct solar light or height temperature, for example on an
instrument board or in a trunk. The impact of the sunlight or temperature can
lead to electrolyte leakage from power elements, their overheating or
explosion and therefore to arson, burn and other injuries. High temperature
can also cause malformation of the device's frame.
Do not storage the device in damp and dusty places. It can cause
arson, electrical shock and other damages.
Protect the unit from shocks and heavy mechanical stress that can
cause damages of the device.
This device is a high-precision technology. Avoid its falling and
mechanical stress.
The device is not water-proof; it cannot be used in the environment
with a high humidity or in water. If the product wets, immediately switch off
the device and apply to «QUARTA-RAD» Ltd. If a small amount of water
has reached its surface or it was exposed to salty air it is necessary to switch
off a product, to wipe it with dry fabric, to place it in a warm dry premise and
to dry it before a complete evaporation of moisture from its internal.
Keep the device away from devices such as electric or magnetic
motors which generate strong magnetic fields. Do not use and place the
monitor close to areas where high electromagnetic signals are generated,
such as transmitting towers. Superhigh frequencies can lead to
malfunctioning.
Do not attempt yourself to dismantle or fix the device.
Do not place the unit in a microwave and do not carry out any
monitoring with ionizers and ozonizers turned on.
Do not let particles penetrate through a perforated hole inside the
unit.
Do not touch electrical links of a battery block. It can cause
corrosion of links and affect normal functioning. Condensate can occur on
internal parts of device in case of a rapid temperature decrease from
higher to lower level. To prevent this place the device inside a plastic bag.
Keep it there till its temperature becomes of the environment.
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In order to prevent damages to the unit do not use it if a condensate has
appeared. If it is so extract power batteries from unit and wait for a while
till a condensate evaporates. It is possible to use the device after a complete
vaporization of a condensate only.
Extract power batteries if the device is not being used for a long time and
keep the unit in dry and cool conditions.
It is not recommended to keep the unit in places like labs where
chemical agents potentially may cause corrosion.
It is necessary to check working capacity of the unit before usage if it
was kept in sto age for a long time.
Precautionary measures for LCD
LCD possesses a high-precision technology. Nevertheless a disabled
pixel can appear on LCD in the form of a permanent black dot on it, and
it is not considered as a malfunction and does not impact on the image.
Do not hit and press on the LCD as it can cause fractures and damages of
the display.
In case of LCD surface contamination, switch off the devise and wipe it
gently with a soft tissue that does not scratch it.
Do not leave the device under the impact of direct solar and fluorescent
light for a long time.
Do not let deleterious chemical substances, such as acids, alkali, and
solvents etc. fall on the display and do not keep it in places where these
substances are located.
Response time of the LCD increases at low temperatures and display
can darken at high temperatures. Standard features of display will
restore at room temperature.
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Precautionary measures for power elements
Keep power elements out of reach of children. Its chemical agents
represent danger in case of casual swallowing. In this case apply to a
doctor immediately.
Do not hold a power supply with metallic tools such as pliers for it can
cause a short circuit.
Do not heat or dismantle power elements for it can fracture.
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Physical configuration
The unit is designed as a portable and handheld device with a self-contained
power supply.
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2 « » button and its function icon (on display).
The button responds to five functions:
«MENU» – responds in «Monitoring» and «Background» modes;
«SELECT» – responds in «Menu» mode;
«CHANGE» – responds in «Menu» mode;
«START» responds in «Menu» mode;
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3 « » button and its function icon (on display).
The button responds to two functions:
– switches on LCD backlight in «Monitoring»
and «Background» modes;
– moves cursor and alters numbers in «Menu» mode.
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« » button and its function icon.
The button has six functions:
- switches on the device;
- «RETURN» – sends you one level back in «Menu» mode;
- «EXIT» - transfers you from «Menu» to «Monitoring» or
«Background» modes;
- « ND» – responds in «Menu» mode;
SAVE» - responds in «Menu» mode;
- «OFF» - switches off the devise in «Monitoring» and
«Background» modes.
The icons suggest to user the functions of buttons making it easier to
operate. Further in the text only icons of buttons will be pointed out.
Instruction to press the button with a corresponding icon means clicking the
applicable button of the device.
The pressed button of the unit has animation, meaning that clicking any
active button leads to temporary altering the shape of an icon on display
from « » « » « » In all displays shown below the
animation of pressed buttons is not depicted.
The cover for a battery bay is disposed on the backside of the unit.
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battery bay
power supply
Display format in «Monitoring» and «Background» modes
After activating the unit displays a screen of RD1706 with button icons
and individual or manufacture settings.
Location of 14 fields and possible icons are shown on two display
pictures below.
1.Icon of battery charge:
- complete battery charge;
- partly discharged battery;
- completely discharged battery
.Conventional symbol of the unit.
- icon of quantum registration
.Icon of « » button. This field contains one of the icons
displaying the current «MENU» button function:
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.Icon of « » button (page ). This field contains one of
the following icons:
- switching on backlight in «Monitoring» and «Background»
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- moving cursor and altering value of a threshold in «Menu»
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Icon of « » button (page 7). This field contains one of the
following icons:
RETURN - responds in «Menu» mode,
- while transferring from «Menu» to «Monitoring» and
«Background» modes
ND - responds in «Menu» mode,
SAVE - responds in «Menu» mode,
OFF - responds in «Monitoring» mode.
Vibra-call icon:
- vibra-call is on. When the vibra-call is off the icon is
lacking;
.Bell icon:
- the audio signal is on. When the bell is off the icon is
lacking;
Threshold signal icon, for example
- signaling starts when indications reach 0,30 μSv/h
(threshold signal can be set in a range from 0.10 to 0.90
μSv/h) or
- when threshold signal is off.
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- microSievert per hour.
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