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Thermo Scientific RadEye B20 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions DB-065 E RadEye B20 RadEye B20-ER Multi-Purpose Survey Meter...
  • Page 3 13.10.2009 RM&Si-E Name of back company 17.01.2011 RM&SI-E > V 2.04 3-14 Accumulated counts BT-com cover Source test 4-10 16.02.2011 RM&SI-E > V 2.05 7-17 Menu selection 28.04.2011 RM&SI-E Photon Energy range added RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 4 Annex 29.06.2015 RM&SI-EH cpl. from V 3.06 ECN80271 06.03.2017 RM&SI-ES ECN 81136 RM&SI-E Cover *) Category C: editorial correction I: clearing improvement A: substantial amendment Explanations must be given, at least with Category A. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Background ............3-8 3.1.4 Measuring unit ........... 3-9 3.1.5 Operation mode ..........3-9 3.1.6 Scaler parameter ..........3-10 3.1.7 Nuclide table ............ 3-10 3.1.8 Settings ............3-10 3.1.9 Alarm indication ..........3-11 3.1.10 Bluetooth ............3-12 RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 6 Audible single pulse indication and finder mode..4-1 Alarm indication ............4-2 Additional information ..........4-3 Key Lock ..............4-3 Earphone ..............4-4 Alarm latching ............4-5 Show alarm ............... 4-5 Text Info ..............4-6 Display rotation ............4-6 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 7 General Count Rate Measurements (cps; cpm) ..5-1 Surface Contamination (Bq; dps; dpm, Bq/cm ) ..5-3 Dose Rate (Sv/h; R/h; Rem/h, Gy/h) ......5-3 Functional test ......... 6-1 Functional test ............6-1 Failure indication ............6-1 RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 8 Cable connection ..........7-1 Connection to a PC ........... 7-3 Installation of the optional RadEye.EXE software ... 7-3 Starting the software RadEye.exe ......7-4 7.4.1 RadEye B20 Device Parameters ......7-4 7.4.2 Measurements ............ 7-5 7.4.3 Creating a Measurement File ......7-6 7.4.4...
  • Page 9 The RadEye is not found in the software ....8-3 RadEye lost date and time settings ......8-5 RadEye’s battery status is lower than expected ..8-6 History data shows the wrong time and date .... 8-6 RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 10 11.3 First Responder Laboratory Kit (425069011) ..11-3 11.4 Earphone for RadEye series (425067037) ... 11-4 11.5 Test adapter for RadEye B20 (425068571) ..11-4 11.6 Desktop holder (425067060) ....... 11-5 11.7 IR connection cable serial (4254029) ....11-5 11.8 IR connection cable USB (4254026) ....
  • Page 11 ..........11-12 11.11 RadEye inductive charger ......... 11-13 11.11.1 LED indicators ........... 11-14 Technical data ......12-1 12.1 RadEye B20 ............12-1 12.2 RadEye inductive charger ........12-7 12.3 Firmware revisions ..........12-12 V 1.50 ................12-12 V 1.52 ................12-12 V 2.04 ................
  • Page 12 Annex ........... 13-1 13.1 Factory Settings RadEye B20 ......13-1 Service contact ......14-1 TABLE OF FIGURES: Diagram 12-1: Energy dependence for ambient dose equivalent H*(10) ............12-8 Diagram 12-2: Energy dependence for directional dose equivalent H’(0,07) ............12-8 Diagram 12-3: Angular response for H*(10) gamma filter relative to Cs-137 ............

  • Page 13: Radeye B20/-Er Db-065 E

    It is however not intended for use as a legal personal dose meter. The RadEye B20 is not well suited for pulsed radiation. There will be a significant under estimation at dose rates during pulse of more than 0.2 R/h.

  • Page 14: Weee Compliance

    Directives, the recyclers in your country, and in- formation on Thermo Fisher Scientific products which may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Di- rective are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS 0-12 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    “R/h” as a display unit, with the understanding that the energy response characteristic is not altered by this selection. Within the RadEye B20 the relation 1 R = 1 rem =10 mSv = 8.77 mGy/h is used. The instrument incorporates a sensitive GM pancake tube detector allowing the detection of low to medium radiation levels.
  • Page 16 A real time clock is provided to add a time stamp to all buffer data. The characteristic feature of the RadEye B20 is the use of sophisticated low power technology components and mi- croprocessor based fully automatic self checks. No mainte- nance is required.

  • Page 17: Installation And Start-Up

    2. Installation and start-up Scope of delivery The RadEye B20 / B20-ER is delivered in a box together with two AAA cells and an operating manual. Ample space is provided for a filter, a data cable or a test adapter.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the battery The two AAA-Alkaline cells as delivered with the instrument allow up to 900 h with RadEye B20 respectively 700h with RadEye B20-ER of normal operation. AAA size rechargeable batteries can be used as well. • Switch off the measuring instrument.

  • Page 19: Radeye B20/-Er Db-065 E

    Even without RTC information the relative time information of logbook and history is corrected to the actual PC clock time during read out unless the batteries had not been removed between the event and the data read out. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 20: Mounting Of The Protection Sleeve

    For mounting of the sleeve first put the instrument into the bottom of the sleeve. Then pull lower edges of the sleeve, one after the other into its right position. First step Second step DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 21: Switching The Unit On

    Switching the unit on To switch on the RadEye B20, keep the ON button pressed for at least one second. The sound generator (beeper) is initiated. After switching the unit on, the RadEye B20 starts working with the parameters previously selected (operation mode, cali- bration factor, alarm thresholds etc.).
  • Page 22 PC-program “RadEye.EXE” from V1.30 and the cable 42540/29 or 42540/26. Furthermore, additional monitoring modes can be activated. The calibration parameters can only be changed in the factory using special software tools. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 23: Configuration

    Using the PC-Software and an interface adapter, any of the functions can be hidden. This allows the user to be given only the functions necessary to accomplish his measurement duties, thus simplifying the handling considerably. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 24 : Select a default display mode Select : Confirmation of an action : Exit menu Exit In Change menu the “▲/Info” and “▼/On“ keys are used to change a digit of an alarm value. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 25: Menu Structure

    Edit preset time and preset count for back-   ground measurement Scaler netto Scaler with background subtraction Ratemeter netto Ratemeter with background subtraction Backlight If selected the backlight is always on.    Otherwise the backlight extinguishes after RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 26 Scaler mode with fixed count number Set time/count Edit preset time and preset count Auto restart Auto restart of scaler measurements Accumulated Counts Display of accumulated counts instead of mean value Nuclide table Displays the stored nuclides  DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 27 Allows setting of Alarm 1 and 2 for dose.  This option is accessible only in dose rate mode (rem/h, R/h, Sv/h). Clear Dose Clears the accumulated dose. This option is  accessible only in dose rate mode (rem/h, R/h, Sv/h). RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 28 Set time and date of the real time clock. Language Change the menu language of RadEye Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display Edit Tau Set time constant for measurement in Ratemeter Tau mode DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 29   Bluetooth Master Combo: Enable automatic connection to    another BTcom cover Remote/PC Combo: Remote device PC: RadEye can be connected to a PC BTcom Enable or disable the BTcom cover RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 30: Main Menu

    “Start Bgr.meas.” starts the back- ground measurement. “Set parameter” edit the preset time and count for background measurement. “Ratem.netto” enables the ratemeter mode with background subtraction. “Scaler netto” ena- bles scaler mode with background subtraction. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 31: Measuring Unit

    This submenu is used to select the measuring unit for ratemeter and scaler measurements. 3.1.5 Operation mode This submenu is used to select between ratemeter with ADF, ratemeter with classic linear filter and scaler mode. The “” shows the active configuration. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 32: Scaler Parameter

    Preset TimeMode is used to measure a defined time. Pre- set CntMode is used to measure a defined number of counts. With “Auto restart” the RadEye B20 restarts automatically the meas- urement. “Set Time/Count” edit the preset time and count. “Ac- cum.

  • Page 33: Alarm Indication

    Set the display contrast with menu item “Contrast”. 3.1.9 Alarm indication The submenu alarm indication is used to select the LED, LCD LED, sound and vibrator for alarming. A “” show the active configuration. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 3-11 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 34: Bluetooth

    Please read see also chapter 4.12. For more information please read the manual DB-093 E. Ratemeter The standard display set by factory is indication of the actual count rate. Measurement Heart beat value Battery indication Bar graph overview Alarm Alarm threshold threshold 3-12 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 35: Trend Indication

    (only in dose rate mode) 3.2.1 Trend indication A trend indication is given, if the measured dose rate is increasing or decreasing. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 3-13 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 36: Scaler Mode

    For accurate measurements, only readings without trend indica- tion should be used. A trend indication is not given at count rates of less than 1 cps. Scaler mode To enter the scaler mode select in the submenu „Scaler“. 3-14 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 37 If measuring unit cpm, Bq, dpm or Bq/cm² is used, the error is displayed in the corresponding unit. The error is not shown in dose rate mode or “Accumulated counts” is active. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 3-15 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 38: Accumulated Counts

    „Set parameter“. To start the measurement, press the “▲/Info” key. While the measurement is in progress “Exit” is blinking. Measure- ment value Preset time Preset count Elapsed time Accumulated counts Action of ▲/Info key 3-16 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 39: Alarm Thresholds

    Configuration of the alarms is possible via infrared interface (chapter 7.5) or via the menu. As to the alarm activation, please also read chapter 4.2. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 3-17 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 40: Setting Alarm Thresholds

    Alarm Count Rate Then enter change menu by press- ing “Change” key. Edit value by pressing „▲/Info“ or „▼/On“ keys select digit by left / right keys Pre unit “k” may be chosen as well. 3-18 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 41 The set points of the actual dose rate alarm thresholds are seen at the marks on the intensity bar scale. The upper mark shows alarm threshold 1, the lower mark shows alarm threshold 2. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 3-19 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 43: Operation

    The single pulse indication must be enabled in the menu. It is activated and deactivated by two times pressing the “►”or top button: Indication of activated single pulse indication RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 44: Alarm Indication

    Alarm 2: LED quick blinking, continuous alarm tone Dose Alarm: LED constantly on, continuous alarm tone, vibrator slow. The alarm tone and vibrator are acknowledged by a short key depression, the LED remains pulsing. The alarm is extinguished, DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 45: Additional Information

    If “Key Lock” is enabled, pressing the “▼/On” key for at least 5 seconds, locks the key pad: It is recommended to lock the keys when wearing the unit in the holster. Thus reduced battery time because of additional power RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 46: Earphone

    For alarming in noisy environments or for undercover investiga- tions an earphone is available. See ordering information chapter 11.4. The earphone is connected at the bottom of the instrument after opening the rubber protection seal. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 47: Alarm Latching

    By selecting the menu item “Show alarm” the alarms stored in the alarm log are displayed together with the time of alarm and the actual time. Stored alarm message Date and time of the stored alarm RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 48: Text Info

    This feature is very useful in conjunction with the sample changer 42506/901001 in order to achieve a good reading angle when sitting at a table. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 49: Set Date And Time

    Selection of battery type: Rechargeable or non-rechargeable bat- teries. It is needed for correct low battery warning. Type “Alk.” has a threshold of 2.1V. Type “NiMH” has a threshold of 2.35V. See also chapter 6.5. Battery type “Alkaline” Battery type “NiMH” RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 50: Btcom Cover

    By selecting “Remote/PC”, the BTcom cover is able to connect to a PC. If the BTcom cover is active but not connected to any PC, a Blue- tooth symbol is flashing. If the BT-communication is established, the symbol is always on. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 51: Source Test

    Start the source test without source. The RadEye check the back- ground value. If the background is lower than 0.15 µSv/h the user is asked to place the source. High range test is only performed with RadEye B20-ER. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E...
  • Page 52 At the end of source test, is displayed. If every test is successful the actual timestamp is stored and displayed together with the message “Ready”. If source test fails, the message “Inspection” is displayed. 4-10 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 53: Change Menu Language

    Via menu item “Language” in submenu “Settings” the may change the language of the RadEye menu. 4.15 Adjust display contrast Here, the user can adjust the display contrast. This function is called in sub menu “Settings” “Contrast”. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 4-11 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 54: Edit Tau

    Graphic display If enabled, one or more short presses on the “On/▼” key display a graphical view of the count rate. This display is only available in ratemeter mode. Maximum scale Count rate 4-12 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 55: Manual Data Logging

    When setting the history time interval to 0s the actual counting rate with a record number is stored in the history by a long press on ▲/Info key. The last saved record is shown in the display. Last record number RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 4-13 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 57: Measurement Units

    This value is always displayed in the top section of the LCD in order to re- mind the user that the measured value has been corrected by that particular count rate value. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 58 Due to it’s almost 100 times higher efficiency for gamma emit- ters, the RadEye PRD is more suited for this task, than the RadEye B20. For measurements at spots with high local contamination respec- tively dose rate, the extension adapters 42506/7075, /7076 and /7077 in conjunction with the adapter 42506/7078 can be used.

  • Page 59: Surface Contamination (Bq; Dps; Dpm, Bq/Cm )

    Surface Contamination (Bq; dps; dpm, Bq/cm Up to 15 nuclides together with their related calibration factors can be stored in the RadEye B20. The name of isotopes, the num- ber of available nuclides as well as their 4 Pi efficiency can be edited in the PC-software.
  • Page 60 The RadEye B20 and B20-ER is factory calibrated to the ambient dose equivalent rate H*(10) in a depth 10 mm for Cs-137 gamma radiation (662 keV). Without any energy filter, the displayed dose rate is a good meas- ure of the ambient dose equivalent rate H*(10) above 150 keV.

  • Page 61: Functional Test

    This indicates that the cyclic tasks as calculating measurement values and checking for alarm thresholds are active. Failure indication In case of a failure the beeper generates a sharp single pulse every 32 s. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 62 A Watchdog Error indicates that the micro controller has problems to work on its tasks in a given timeframe. Reasons are strong electromagnetic pulses, firmware errors or hardware issues. The BTcom cover failed to initialize the Bluetooth module DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 63: Overload Indication

    If the count rate exceeds the maximum count rate or the dose rate exceeds the maximum dose rate an overload indication is given. Maximum count Maximum dose rate rate RadEye B20 10,000 cps 200 mR/h 200 mrem/h 2 mSv/h 1.75 mGy/h...

  • Page 64: Response Test With Test Adapter

    20 1/s, which results in a net count rate of the RadEye B20 (without Alpha blocker or gamma filter) of 5 cps. The operational advantage of the test-adapter is given by the fact that each and every individual adapter has the same emission rate, and that due to the long life time (3.6E10 years), which exceeds...

  • Page 65: Low Battery Warning

    If the battery voltage falls below 2V, the battery symbol starts flashing. An acoustic warning is generated every 8s and can’t be acknowledged. The battery needs to be changed as soon as possi- ble. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 66: Calibration Expiration Date

    If the expiration date is enabled and the RTC is not set (e.g. after change of batteries) the following warning message is shown at start up. After acknowledge the RadEye works as usual. The expiration date can be changed with the tool “CalRadEye”. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 67: Pc Configuration

    It is recommended to use the optional RadEye desktop holder to align the RadEye’s IR window with the IR window of a connec- tion cable. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., Bellevue, Washing- ton, U.S.A. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 68 Using the USB connection requires the installation of driver soft- ware that will generate a virtual serial port that can be selected in the RadEye.EXE software. The driver is delivered on the RadEye.EXE software installation CD ROM. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 69: Connection To A Pc

    Installation of the optional RadEye.EXE software Open the file “Setup.EXE” on the optional RadEye.EXE Soft- ware installation CD Rom and follow the installation guideline. The installation generates a RadEye.EXE Icon on the desktop. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 70: Starting The Software Radeye.exe

    The Frame "RadEye B20" contains the unit's serial number and version number of the software. Click on the Read button, the Parameters of RadEye B20 will be read out from device and shown in the Frame. Figure 7-1: Main Window...

  • Page 71: Measurements

    Up to 100 measured values can be represented. The graduation of the ordinate is automatically adjusted to the measured values supplied by the unit. Figure 7-2: Measurement graphics RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 72: Creating A Measurement File

    The measurement logfile is an ANSI text file with columns that are separated by <TAB>. This enables this file to be read easily into other programs (such as Excel) where the data can be pro- cessed. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 73: Select Serial Interface

    “Read RadEye” is used to check the connection to the device. “Search RadEye” scans all Com-Ports to detect a RadEye. This action may need some time, depending on the number of availa- ble Com-ports. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 74: Configuration

    The configuration of the RadEye can be protected with a pass- word.  Figure 7-3: Password Setting No password is set during the first installation of the software. A reminder window is activated, if the configuration window is opened. Figure 7-4: Password reminder DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 75: General Configuration

    On the Configuration / RadEye B20… menu, the following parameters can be modified: • Unit • Time interval of the history • Temperature display • Acoustic indication • Alarm level for all basic displays • Signaling types • Additional surveillances •...

  • Page 76: User Defined Text

    On the tab “Text” it is possible to store a text in the RadEye. In the field “Text Info” the user can define 4 lines text, which can be displayed on the LCD by the RadEye (see 4.10). 7-10 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 77: Mode Setting

    RadEye. 7.5.3 Mode setting Figure 7-7: Mode setting On the “Mode” tab, the user may set the operation mode, the physical unit, parameters for background measurement and pa- rameters for scaler mode. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 7-11 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 78: Nuclide Data

    7.5.4 Nuclide data Figure 7-8: Nuclide information On the “Nuclide” tab, the user may edit the nuclide table. 7-12 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 79: Source Test

    Reference dose rate: dose rate of this nuclide at reference date Reference Date: reference date for this source Half life: Half life time of this nuclide. Last source test: date and time of the last successful source test RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 7-13 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 80: Alarm Setting

    The “Alarm” tab offers the user the possibility of making the alarm settings for the single basic displays. Furthermore, the op- tions on this tab allow beeper and additional alarm monitoring processes to be configured. 7-14 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 81: Bluetooth

    Setting “Power off at battery low” the BTcom cover powers down automatically if battery low status is detected to increase battery life of the RadEye. “Secure connection” uses the PIN code that can be edited in the right field. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 7-15 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 82: Menu Configuration

    LED alarm is always active and rate level indication is never used, these functions can be hidden for the user. Once the setting of the parameters is finished, these parameters have to be sent to the RadEye B20 by clicking on the Write to RadEye B20 button. 7-16...

  • Page 83: History

    RadEye B20. History Via Options / History the values stored in the RadEye B20 data memory can be read out, represented in an x/t diagram and saved to the hard disk of the computer. These data subsequently can be read in and further processed in a spreadsheet program.
  • Page 84 Figure 7-13: History read out Clicking at the graph, each individual, stored measured value can be displayed: Figure 7-14: Single history value indication 7-18 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 85: Logbook

    RadEye. “Secure connection” uses the PIN code that can be edited in the right field. For more information please read the manual which is delivered together with the BTcom cover. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 7-19 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 86 Figure 7-15: Logbook 7-20 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 87: Trouble Shooting

    D) Insert two -“AAA” with sufficient capacity: Rechargeable AAA batteries should be completely loaded, non rechargeable batteries should supply together at least 2.3 Volt under load. E) Press the “” button for more than one second (see also 8.1.1) RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 88: Reading Data From The Start Up Screen

    RadEye (see chapter 2.4) and compare your version number with the revision table of this manual at the beginning of the document. The revision table shows the introduction of new functions together with the according firmware version. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 89: Display's Top Line

    The RadEye is not found in the software If the connection between the RadEye and the computer can’t be established with a selected serial port (COM port), then the program shows the bellow message first: RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 90 The RadEye has been positioned correctly in the desktop holder (with rubber boot) and the RadEye is turned on. • The infrared transmission windows are clean • The correct serial interface has been selected. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 91: Radeye Lost Date And Time Settings

    “syn- chronize” function of the optional RadEye.EXE software. Please refer to chapter 7.5.1. Else the current date and time can be set also through the RadEye’s menu “Settings” / “Set Date / Time”. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 92: Radeye's Battery Status Is Lower Than Expected

    1.2V each, while alkaline batter- ies provide 1.5V. Rechargeable batteries offer also a steeper drop from accepta- ble battery voltage to “battery low” than alkaline types. History data shows the wrong time and date See chapter 8.6. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    The rubber boot should be removed and cleaned separately. The RadEye unit shall be cleaned with a moist tissue (only water as cleaner). The rubber boot shall be washed in water. Do not use aggressive chemicals like organic solvents. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 94: Remove Batteries For Storage

    Remove batteries for storage It is highly recommended to remove both AAA batteries from the battery compartment, if the RadEye unit is stored for a longer period (> 1 week) to avoid damage through battery leakage. DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 95: Spare Parts

    10. Spare Parts 10.1 Available spare parts Item Part Number Front foil RadEye B20 42506703035 Front foil RadEye B20-ER 42506703034 Battery cover complete 425067033 Rubber shock protection 42506850013 (rubber boot) Grid 42506850004 Top panel 42506850003 Battery IEC-LR03 Micro SM164600012 1,5V ENERGIZER E92 (1 pack = 2 batteries) 10.2...

  • Page 97: Optional Accessories

    By use of the gamma energy filter 425068582 a very flat response in terms of the ambient dose equivalent rate H*(10) “deep dose” in a depth 10 mm is achieved for gamma energies 17 keV to 1.3 MeV. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 11-1 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 98: Extension Adapter

    11.2 Extension adapter For measurements at spots with high local contamination respec- tively dose rate, the extension adapter in conjunction with the RadEye adapter can be used. 11-2 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 99: First Responder Laboratory Kit (425069011)

    RadEye adapter 42506/7078 Handle 0.35m 42506/7075 Handle 1.2m 42506/7076 Handle 4m 42506/7077 11.3 First Responder Laboratory Kit (425069011) Delivery without RadEye B20 RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 11-3 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 100: Earphone For Radeye Series (425067037)

    The laboratory kit contains: Sample changer for RadEye B20 (42506901001) Sample planchets with different heights Disposable gloves, spatula Filter ∅50mm 11.4 Earphone for RadEye series (425067037) The usage of the earphone is recommended, if the RadEye is switched into FINDER mode and disturbance through noisy envi- ronment shall be compensated.

  • Page 101: Desktop Holder (425067060)

    Please see chapter 7.1.2 for details. Cable length = 1.2 m 11.8 IR connection cable USB (4254026) The IR plug of the connection cable can be fixed easily by screws at the desktop holder. The PC connection plug is a USB port. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 11-5 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 102: Bluetooth Battery Cover (425067087)

    Please see chapter 7.1.2 for details. Cable length = 1.2 m 11.9 Bluetooth battery cover (425067087) The standard battery lid is replaced with the Bluetooth battery cover. Please see chapter 7.1.1 for details. 11-6 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 103: Radeye Car- And Wall Holder With Accumulator

    For convenient mounting to the dashboard one of the mechanical adaptors 42506/7061 ... 64 is required. Together with a power supply unit 42506/7066, this support is also suitable for a cost attractive stationary ambient monitoring. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 11-7 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 104 Carefully remove the protection sleeve and open the phone jack Remount the protection sleeve (see chapter 2.3). A small screw driver for the protection plug might be helpful. The phone jack must left be open, and the protection plug must be perpendicular 11-8 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 105 Then insert the RadEye into the car holder. Make sure that the protection plug is not mechanically interfering with the charging pin of the car holder. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 11-9 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 106: Accessories For Dash Board Mounting Of

    11.10.1 Accessories for dash board mounting of car holder 42506/7065 (including charging function) holder 42506/7060 (mechanical holder only) Goose neck adaptor kit 42506/7061 Pivot arm adaptor kit 42506/7062 11-10 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 107 Knuckle joint adaptor kit 42506/7063 Goose neck adaptor kit with suction cup 42506/7064 RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 11-11 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 108: Accessories For Data Transmission Using The Car Adaptor

    USB 2.0 to RS232 adapter cable: SM1685 35255 Accessories for AC – operation of the car adaptor 11.10.3 Power supply with ciga- rette lighter socket 42506/7066 for mains operation of the car holder 42506/7065 11-12 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 109: Radeye Inductive Charger

    The magnetic field could erase the data from your card. 8. Clearance of at least 50cm (20”) between charger and car radio is recommended. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 11-13 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 110: Led Indicators

    11.11.1 LED indicators State LED (green) Voltage supply on Voltage supply off 11-14 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 111: Technical Data

    12. Technical data 12.1 RadEye B20 Alpha, Beta, Gamma, X-ray radiation Radiation type: Count rate (cps, cpm) Measured Surface contamination (Bq, dps, dpm, Bq/cm quantities: With gamma filter 42506/8582: Ambient Dose Equivalent H*(10) and Rate Without filter: Directional Dose Equivalent H’07 for beta radia- tion (100 keV –...
  • Page 112 9 mm behind the grid Diagram 12-3 Diagram 12-5 Angular depend- ence: -20°C ... + 50°C Working tempera- ture: -25°C … + 50°C Storage temp: 700 hPa … 1100 hPa Ambient air pres- sure: 12-2 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 113 Dose Rate filter type: Advanced Digital Fil- Averaging filters: ter (ADF) Digital RC-Filter with time constant 1s..180s, depending on dose rate and dose rate changing. Classic linear Ratemeter with adjustable Tau 1..60s RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 12-3 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 114 ≈ 25 mA with illuminated LC display ≈ 18 mA LED alarm ≈ 30 mA acoustic alarm ≈ 30 mA vibrator alarm RadEye B20: ≈ 900h using two alkaline Battery service AAA cells depending on the operating mode life: ≈ 600h using 800mAh NiMH accu (type “Ready tot use”)
  • Page 115 Co-60 24 % 21 % Tl-204 37 % 32 % 22 % Cs-137 39 % 34 % 28 % Cl-36 33 % 28 % 26 % Sr/Y-90 36 % 31 % 27 % RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 12-5 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 116 Tl-204 19 % 18 % 12 % Cs-137 23 % 21 % 17 % Cl-36 20 % 17 % 16 % Sr/Y-90 22 % 20 % 18 % *) RadEye B-20 default configuration 12-6 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 117: Radeye Inductive Charger

    Charge time 18…20h Accumulator RadEye switched off 800mAh, discharged Ambient temperature -20…+50°C Operation –40…+70°C Storage 0…40°C Accumulator charge Ambient pressure 300…2000 hPa *) During operation with backlit LCD, the battery charge is sustained only. RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 12-7 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 118: Equivalent H*(10)

    H*(10) Filter Photon Energy [keV] 1000 Diagram 12-1: Energy dependence for ambient dose equivalent H*(10) H'(0,07) Filter, H'(007) without Filter, H'(0,07) Photon Energy [keV] 1000 Diagram 12-2: Energy dependence for directional dose equivalent H’(0,07) 12-8 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 119: Relative To Cs-137

    Diagram 12-3: Angular response for H*(10) gamma filter relative to Cs-137 RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 12-9 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 120: Diagram 12-4: Angular Response For H*(10) Gamma Filter Relative To Cs-137

    Diagram 12-4: Angular response for H*(10) gamma filter relative to Cs-137 12-10 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 121: Diagram 12-5: Angular Response H'(0,07)

    Diagram 12-5: Angular response H'(0,07) RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 12-11 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 122: Firmware Revisions

    Source test V 2.05 Sub menu “Alarm indication” is maskable V 3.01 New firmware for new hardware Change of menu language via menu item „Language“ Revised sub menu „Bluetooth“ New feature: Calibration expiration date 12-12 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 123 Error resolved: when changing scaler background, Time/Count values change automatically. New measuring unit “Gy/h” Graphic display Alternative classic Ratemeter operation mode Data set number is increased at the start of a scaler meas- urement RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 12-13 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 125: Annex

    13. Annex 13.1 Factory Settings RadEye B20 Item Factory default 4250674 Language English Measuring unit Sv/h Type of battery Battery (Alkaline) Mode Count rate [cps] Acoustic indication Single pulse indication Keyboard Beep when key pressed Display temperature °C Display dose Active Display option “upside...
  • Page 126 Item Factory default 4250674 Bluetooth: Power off at Enabled battery low Bluetooth: Blue LED on Enabled Bluetooth: Firewall Enabled Bluetooth: Secure con- Enabled nection Bluetooth PIN 1234 Bluetooth: operation mode 13-2 DB-065 E RadEye B20/-ER Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...

  • Page 127: Service Contact

    14. Service contact To request repair or calibration services, please use the online RGA (Return Goods Authorization) process at: http://www.thermoscientific.com/servicerepair RadEye B20/-ER DB-065 E 14-1 Iw/Tr/Ff 06.03.2017...
  • Page 130 Post address: Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH Frauenauracher Straße 96 P.O. Box 16 60 D-91056 Erlangen, Germany D-91051 Erlangen, Germany +49 9131 998-0 www.thermofisher.com +49 9131 998 475 fax info.rmp.erlangen@thermofisher.com...

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