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- Page 1 PERSONAL RADIATION DETECTOR PM1703GNA-II PM1703MA-II Operation Manual Version 1.06, April 2017...
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2005-2017. Polimaster Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Trademarks Polimaster® and PM1703® are registered trademarks of Polimaster Inc. and its licensors. Third Party Trademarks Microsoft®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS WELCOME ............4 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........5 1.1. Introduction ..............5 1.2. Specifications ............... 6 1.3. Display and control buttons ........ 7 1.4. Protective holster ............8 1.5. Battery installation ............ 8 1.6. Clip installation/removal ........9 2. -
Page 4: Welcome
PRECAUTIONS • The PM1703GNA-II and PM1703MA-II are not the personal safety devices. They are designed for the detection of radiation sources and not for functioning as a personal dosimeter;... -
Page 5: Before You Begin
Polimaster Personal Radiation Detector PM1703GNA-II / PM1703MA-II (hereinafter referred “the instrument”, “the Product” “PM1703GNA-II, PM1703MA-II”) belong to a family of extremely sensitive, small and low-energy, gamma-neutron personal radiation detectors (PRDs). When ON, the instrument continuously monitors the environment for radiation and alerts... -
Page 6: Specifications
1.2. Specifications Detectors CsI(Tl) scintillator Gamma LiI(Eu) scintillator Neutron (PM1703GNA-II) Sensitivity, gamma radiation 100 cps per µSv/h Cs-137 (1 cps per µrem/h) 200 cps per µSv/h Am-241 (2 cps per µrem/h) Sensitivity, neutron radiation 0.07 counts x cm /neutron Pu-α-Be 1.5 counts x cm... -
Page 7: Display And Control Buttons
Environmental protection IP65 Dimensions, no more 87x72x32 mm (3.43” x 2.81” x 1.25”) Weight without battery, 7.05 oz. (200 g.) no more 1.3. Display and control buttons The instrument contains the following control and display components: , used for switching the Mode button instrument switching... -
Page 8: Protective Holster
(the point at which the alarm is expected to be set off). 1.4. Protective holster Optionally PM1703GNA-II and PM1703MA-II can be equipped with holster that provides additional protection for the instrument from weather, dust and occasional drops. It can be also fixed on the waist belt using belt loop. -
Page 9: Clip Installation/Removal
Reinstall the cover and tighten it. If the battery is properly installed, the LCD will display all segments and the unit will perform self-test and initiation procedures. 1.6. Clip installation/removal The instrument comes with a clip, which may be used to fasten the instrument to a waist belt or pocket. -
Page 10: Operation
2. OPERATION 2.1. Turning the instrument on/off Once the battery has been installed, the instrument will turn ON automatically. If the battery was already installed and the instrument is in the OFF mode, then press and hold the MODE button to power it on. -
Page 11: Operation Modes
When self-tests and background calibration are finished, the instrument is ready for operation. 2.3. Operation Modes The following operation modes and options are available for the regular PM1703GNA-II and PM1703MA-II operation: • Search Mode is designed mainly for detection and location of gamma and neutron radioactive sources. -
Page 12: Search Mode
Neutron detector in this mode continues to work identical to the Search Mode. To toggle between various operation modes, the MODE button is used. 2.3.1. Search Mode Search mode instrument displays the current value of gamma and neutron radiation count rate in s (counts per second) and automatically compares the average count rate with the threshold value (the value based on the... - Page 13 neutron count rates on the display. The closer the instrument is to the radiation source, the larger the count rate value. In this scenario it is not necessary to run background calibration while approaching the source. If the value of the dose rate exceeds the instrument’s upper measuring limit for radiation, the overload message on the LCD screen will display “-OL-”...
- Page 14 Getting a new background The user may run background calibration to adjust the alarm threshold for the new background during the normal operation of the instrument. It is recommended to run the background calibration any time the radiation background significantly changes, e.g.
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Page 15: Mode 0
increase as the instrument moves closer to a radiation source. The number of false alarms depends on many factors including changes in the ambient background radiation level as well as changes to the system setup. 2.3.2. “Mode 0…9” In this mode the instrument displays the current level of gamma radiation background in form of digits from 0 to 9. -
Page 16: Measurement Mode
In this mode, the instrument is not capable for searching for neutron radioactive sources. NOTE: The PM1703GNA-II and PM1703MA-II are calibrated in collimated Cs-137 radiation only, thus, its readings in measurement mode may differ from that of energy compensated dosimeters. -
Page 17: Setup
10 µSv/h (1000 µR/h). If necessary the Safety Alarm threshold using PM1703GNA-II and PM1703MA-II User Software. 3. SETUP Using the detector front panel buttons it is possible to adjust several parameters of the instrument. The number and combination of settings enabled for editing in your particular device depends on factory pre-sets and may vary in each instrument. -
Page 18: Setting Up The N Coefficient For Gamma
3.1. Setting up the n coefficient for gamma detector Press and hold down the Mode button . The “CAL” message will be displayed first. Continue to hold the Mode button down until the screen displays the value of n coefficient gamma. To change the value of n coefficient, press the Light button . -
Page 19: Enabling/Disabling The Sound And Vibration Alerts
To change the value of n coefficient, press the Light button . The number on the display will blink. While the number is blinking, press the Light button again to decrease the value or press the Mode button to increase the value. If no button is pressed for 6 seconds the instrument will exit the Setup Menu and begin background calibration. -
Page 20: Communication With Pc
Instrument features USB interface for data exchange with computer. Use a PC with USB-port and a USB-cable supplied together with the instrument and installation CD included into delivery set with Polimaster Software to enable USB interfacing of the instrument. Operating system... -
Page 21: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING In the field, troubleshooting is limited to replacing the battery. Most problems have been traced to low battery or poor battery quality. To operate this instrument, use only fresh, high-quality batteries. The instrument requires very little energy, which means that while troubleshooting the unit should be allowed to stand without the battery for 1-2 minutes to allow the internal circuits to discharge. -
Page 22: Limited Warranty
6. LIMITED WARRANTY Manufacturer warrants to the purchaser (the “Purchaser”) that the Product, including component parts, is free from material defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”) provided, however, that the foregoing warranties are expressly contingent (and shall otherwise be void) upon use of the Products in accordance with specifications and without misuse, abuse, or abnormal use,... - Page 23 APPLICABLE LAW. MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OF DATA DURING ANY COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO ANY FAILURE BY MANUFACTURER TO TRANSMIT ACCURATE OR COMPLETE INFORMATION TO PURCHASER. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Other than termination of this Agreement due to Manufacturer 's breach, as Purchaser’s exclusive remedy for any defect or nonconformity in the Product, Purchaser shall obtain from Manufacturer repair...
- Page 24 INCOMPATIBILITY OF THE PRODUCT WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCT, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR USAGE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Limitation on Liability. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein and with the exception of the claims of intellectual property rights infringements and the payments obligations...
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