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- Page 1 GammaRAE II Responder Intrinsically Safe Personal Radiation Monitor and Dosimeter User’s Guide P/N 047-4404-000 Revision A, June 2006 www.raesystems.com...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Computer Interface
Warnings 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. Computer Interface Do not transfer data by means of the Bluetooth interface in hazardous atmospheres. Static Hazard Clean only with a damp cloth. - Page 4 10 mn afin que les capteurs se mettent à l’équilibre. L’utilisateur doit être conscient que la durée de vie indiquée pour le capteur démarre à sa date d’achat. GammaRAE II Responder...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents GammaRAE II Responder Features ......4 General Information ......... . . 5 Inserting &... -
Page 6: Gammarae Ii Responder Features
GammaRAE II Responder Features LCD showing operation parameters and radiation measurements LED alarm LED alarm MODE key for SET key for selecting mode selecting and function or setting parameters Buzzer alarm Front View Battery compartment Battery compartment Belt clip cover screw... -
Page 7: General Information
LEDs, and a vibration alarm. For stealth operations, law enforcement personnel can disable each alarm separately. GammaRAE II Responder’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. -
Page 8: Inserting & Replacing Batteries
Inserting & Replacing Batteries GammaRAE II Responder uses two AA alkaline batteries as its power source (use only Duracell MN1500 or Energizer E91). To change the batteries: 1. Use the provided tool to open the cover on the side of the unit. Turn the screw... -
Page 9: User Interface
User Interface GammaRAE II Responder’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... -
Page 10: User Interface Icons
Turning GammaRAE II Responder On Press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds. As GammaRAE II Responder 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. - Page 11 Important! If your GammaRAE II Responder 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-serviceable parts in the GammaRAE II Responder.
- Page 12 "HiGamma sensor failed" is displayed, turn the unit off and contact your distributor or the RAE Systems service department. 3. The datalog type is displayed, followed by the alarm mode. These parameters can be changed in Programming Mode, described later in this guide.
- Page 13 4. Background calibration reading (Search Mode only). The GammaRAE II Responder performs a 36-second background reading countdown. When background calibration reading is complete, datalogging starts (if Continuous Datalogging is enabled) and the unit is in Normal Operating Mode. The display looks like this: Turning GammaRAE II Responder Off Press the MODE button and hold it for 5 seconds.
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Page 14: Flipping The Screen
Flipping the Screen The GammaRAE II Responder 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. -
Page 15: Operation
Operation The GammaRAE II Responder 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 II Responder detects gamma radiation and accumulates radiation dosage data. -
Page 16: Norm
Press the MODE button to step to the next function. BGND Background reading. This option is only active if the GammaRAE II Responder is 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. -
Page 17: Peak
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. -
Page 18: Dose
Press the MODE button to step to the next function. TIME 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). GammaRAE II Responder... -
Page 19: Stat
Temp Internal temperature (can be displayed in °C or °F – see Programming Mode). Press the MODE button to step to the next function. COMM Communicate with a computer using Bluetooth® radio. Press SET to open the connection on the GammaRAE II Responder unit end. www.raesystems.com... -
Page 20: Test
SET and MODE simultaneously when turning the unit on, instead of pressing MODE only. Press the SET button to accept and to initiate testing. The Buzzer is tested. Press the SET button to start the next test. GammaRAE II Responder... - Page 21 The Vibrator is tested. Press the SET button to start the next test. The LEDs are tested. Press the SET button to start the next test. The back light is tested. Press the SET button to start the next test. The Bluetooth radio is tested.
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Page 22: Programming Mode And Basic User Mode
Press the SET button to finish the TEST functions. This returns GammaRAE II Responder to Normal Operating Mode. During any test, if the SET button is not pressed within 60 seconds, the unit automatically moves on to the next test. - Page 23 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.
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Page 24: Alarms
Safety Mode Alarm Alerts Both Search Alarm Search Mode Safety High Safety Mode Safety Low Safety Mode Dose Alarm Both Quit The Search Alarm is used to set the Search Mode Alarm at a calculated percentage above background. GammaRAE II Responder... - Page 25 The alarm is set according to: Search Mode Alarm = (Search Alarm)*σ where σ is the standard deviation of the stored background reading. To set each alarm, press the MODE button to highlight the desired alarm, then press the SET button to select it.
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Page 26: Datalog
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. GammaRAE II Responder... -
Page 27: Basics
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. -
Page 28: Backlight
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). GammaRAE II Responder... -
Page 29: Change Time
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 button continuously speeds through the numbers). -
Page 30: Defaults
Quit. Press SET to exit Program Mode and return to Normal Operating Mode. 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. GammaRAE II Responder... -
Page 31: Default Settings And Parameter Ranges
GammaRAE II Responder Default Settings & Parameter Ranges Main Default Sub Menu Data Range Menu Settings Alarm Type Search Search/Safety All on Buzzer+Light Vib+Buzzer Alerts All on Buzzer only Vib+Light Light only Alarms Vib only Search Alarm 1.0 to 9.9... - Page 32 Continuous or Datalog Datalog Type Continuous Event-driven Log Interval 60 sec. 1 to 3600 sec. Automatic Manual Back Lite Manual Fahrenheit Temp Unit Celsius Celsius Basics µR/h Gamma Unit µR/h µSv/h MM/DD/ Change Date YYYY Change Time HH/MM/SS GammaRAE II Responder...
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Page 33: Specifications
GammaRAE II Responder Specifications Size 4.92" x 2.68" x 1.38" (125 x 68 x 35 mm) Weight 11 oz (312 g) with batteries Detector 3cc CsI(TI) w/ photodiode (low channel) Energy-compensated PIN diode (high channel) Battery 2 AA alkaline batteries... - Page 34 Safety Mode: User-set high and low absolute alarm levels Datalog 30,000 datapoints (20 days @ 60-sec. intervals), wraparound log Datalog Modes Continuous: Logs data continuously Event Driven: Begins logging on alarm Log Interval User-programmable (1 to 3600 sec.) GammaRAE II Responder...
- Page 35 Communi- Built-in Bluetooth radio ® cations Ergonomics Nonslip rubber housing with grippable ridges securely fits hand or glove Energy Range 0.06 to 3.0 MeV Dose Equivalent 1 µR/h to 10 R/h Rate (DER) (0.01 µSv/h to 0.1 Sv/h) range for Accuracy of ±20% DER for...
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Page 36: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty RAE Systems Inc. warrants GammaRAE II Responder 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. - Page 37 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.
- Page 38 RAE Systems Europe ApS Orestads Boulevard 69 DK-2300 Copenhagen, DENMARK Phone: +45.8652.5155 Fax: +45.8652.5177 RAE Systems (Hong Kong) Ltd. Room 8, 6/F, Hong Leong Plaza 33 Lok Yip Road Fanling, N.T. HONG KONG Phone: +852.2669.0828 Fax: +852.2669.0803 Life-critical after-hours support is available +1.408.752.0723 select option 9...
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