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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series GF-10 Gamma Survey Meters...
  • Page 3 Annex 07.06.13 RM&SI-EH Leder 11-2 Energy range added 20.07.15 RM&SI-EH cpl. from V3.06 ECN80271 *) Category C: editorial correction I: clearing improvement A: substantial amendment Explanations must be given, at least with Category A. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Menu functions ............3-1 3.1.1 Main menu ............3-4 3.1.2 Measuring unit ........... 3-5 3.1.3 Operation mode ..........3-5 3.1.4 Scaler parameter ..........3-6 3.1.5 Settings .............. 3-6 3.1.6 Alarm indication ..........3-7 3.1.7 Bluetooth ............3-7 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 5 Additional information ..........4-3 Key Lock..............4-3 Process description for detection of radiation sources4-4 Earphone ..............4-5 Alarm latching ............4-6 Show alarm ............... 4-6 Text Info ..............4-7 4.10 Display rotation ............. 4-7 RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 6 Overload indication ........... 5-3 Low Battery .............. 5-4 Calibration expiration date ........5-5 PC configuration ......6-1 Ways to connect to a PC ........... 6-1 6.1.1 Wireless connection via Bluetooth ....6-1 6.1.2 Cable connection ..........6-2 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 7 Press “On” for at least one second ..... 7-1 7.1.2 Check battery ............. 7-1 Reading data from the start up screen ....... 7-2 The RadEye doesn’t show the menu items as described in the manual ..........7-2 RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 8 Remove batteries for storage ......8-2 Spare Parts ........9-1 Available spare parts ..........9-1 Recommended spare parts ........9-1 Optional Accessories ....10-1 10.1 RadEye Holster (425067046) ......10-1 10.2 Earphone for RadEye series (425067037)... 10-1 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 9 ............. 10-10 10.9 RadEye Area Monitor with alarm contacts (4250680) ............10-11 10.10 RadEye inductive charger ......... 10-11 10.10.1 LED indicators ........... 10-12 Technical data ......11-1 11.1 RadEye GF /GF10 ..........11-1 RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 10 Firmware revisions ..........11-12 V 2.02 ................11-12 V 2.05 ................11-12 V 2.06 ................11-12 V 3.01 ................11-12 V 3.06 ................11-13 Annex ........... 12-1 12.1 Factory Settings ........... 12-1 Service contact ......13-1 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 11 Diagram 11-5: Angular response, vertical plane (RadEye GF) ..............11-9 Diagram 11-6: Angular response, vertical plane (RadEye GF-10) ............11-10 Diagram 11-7: Statistical standard deviation of the measured value with constant dose rates (RadEye GF / GF-10) ........... 11-11 RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The dose rate measuring range of the RadEye GF-10 is limited to 3 Sv/h (300 R/h for RadEye GF). Correct dose integration is performed only, if the instrument does not display over load “OVERLOAD”. The device is not intended for use as a legal personal dose meter.

  • Page 13: Radeye Gf-Series Db-083 E

    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 RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 0-11 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    “R/h”, “Sv/h” “Gy/h” or “rem/h” as a display unit, with the understanding that the energy response characteristic is not altered by this selection. Within the RadEye GF/GF-10 the relation 1 R = 1 rem =10 mSv = 8.77 mGy/h is used.
  • Page 16 Visible from top if worn in a holster and from display Powerful graph- side ical display Easy to use, four key, menu driven Rugged plastic user interface enclosure Earphone connector DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 17: Installation And Start-Up

    The RadEye is delivered in a folding paper box together with two AAA cells and an operating manual. A rubber protection sleeve, a holster and an earphone may be added optionally. Ordering information for the accessories see chapter 10. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 18: Inserting The Battery

    • Exchange the batteries according to the shown polarity. • Close the compartment cover hooks first, care for the rub- ber seal being in its groove. • Switch on the unit again. (see chapter 2.4). DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 19: Radeye Gf-Series Db-083 E

    History data and measurement parameters are stored perma- nently, even if batteries are removed. RTC information is only required, if the instrument switched off and on during operation and if correct timing information for history and logbook entries is needed. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 20: Mounting Of The Protection Sleeve

    For mounting of the sleeve first put the instrument into the top of the sleeve. Then pull lower edges of the sleeve, one after the other into its right position. First step Second step Front view Rear view DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 21: Switching The Unit On

    (operation mode, calibration factor, alarm thresholds etc.). If the real time clock is set, actual date and time is displayed for 3s. The RadEye first displays 0.00 µSv/h. After the first detector pulse the measurement is started. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • 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-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 23: Configuration

    The ▲/▼ keys are used to scroll through the menu. To select a menu option, release the ◄/Menu key as the re- spective menu option has been reached. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 24 : Switching a function on and off : Select a default display mode Select : Confirmation of an action : Exit menu Exit In Change menu the ▲/▼ keys are used to change a digit of an alarm value. DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 25 Activation is done by audio keys (right button and top button). Alternative to “single Pulse”. Set Time/Date Set time and date of the real time clock. Source test Test the counter tube with a small source RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 26: Main Menu

    Combo: Enable automatic connection to another BTcom cover Remote/PC Combo: Remote device BTcom Enable or disable the BTcom cover 3.1.1 Main menu The menu offers the following displays: The above illustration depicts all menu options available or possible. DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 27: Measuring Unit

    This submenu is used to select the measuring unit for rateme- ter and scaler measurements. The native units are as follows: x [R/h] and dose: Hx[R] RadEye GF: *(10) [Sv/h] and dose: H*(10)[Sv] RadEye GF-10: Please Note: If the native unit is changed by menu, the displayed measure- ment values are converted.

  • Page 28: Scaler Parameter

    The “ ” show the active configu- ration. With “Autosend” the RadEye sends a data string periodically to the infrared port. “Batt.type” is used to set the correct threshold for warning message “LOW BATT”. DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 29: Alarm Indication

    LED, sound and vibrator for alarming. A “ ” shows the active configuration. 3.1.7 Bluetooth “Master”: Enable automatic connection to another Btcom cov- er module. “Remote/PC”: This module can be connected to the Master module “BTcom”: Enable or disable the BTcom cover. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 30: Ratemeter

    1 is reached, assuming the current dose rate will persist. click: the mean value and max value of the measured dose rate, together with the time indicated since the last reset. click: standard display DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 31: Trend Indication

    A trend indication is given if the measured dose rate is increas- ing or decreasing. For accurate measurements, only readings without trend indi- cation should be used. A trend indication is not given at dose rates of less than 8 µSv/h. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 32: Scaler

    The scaler mode starts with the parameter set in submenu „Scaler Parameter“. Measure- ment value Preset time Elapsed time Action of ▲/Info key To start the measurement, press the ▲/Info key. While the measurement is in progress “Stop” is blinking. 3-10 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 33: Alarm Thresholds

    ◄/► keys. Once the last number has been set, quit the editing mode by pressing the “Exit”-key. Then, the value set is saved and after 10 s the unit returns to the basic display. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 3-11 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 34 Confirm storage of edited value pressing “yes” The actual alarm thresholds are seen at the marks on the inten- sity bar scale. The upper mark shows alarm threshold 1, the lower mark shows alarm threshold 2. 3-12 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 35: 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 active single pulse. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 36: Alarm Indication

    LED and the vibrator become active, if they are enabled. Alarm 1: LED slowly blinking, two frequency alarm tone Alarm 2: LED quick blinking, continuous alarm tone Dose Alarm: LED constantly on, continuous alarm tone, vi- brator slow. DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 37: Additional Information

    Key Lock If “Key Lock” is enabled, pressing the “▼/On” key for at least 5 seconds locks the key pad: RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 38: Process Description For Detection Of Radiation Sources4-4

    To detect hidden radiation sources, the dose rate alarm thresh- old must be set to the lowest value that does not produce fail alarms. This is typical a value of 0.3 µSv/h to 0.5 µSv/h. DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 39: Earphone

    Due to its almost 100 times higher efficiency, the RadEye PRD is more suited for this task, than the RadEye GF/GF10. Subsequently, the operator passes the object while keeping thereby the distance between the monitor and the object to be checked as small as possible.

  • Page 40: Alarm Latching

    By selecting the menu point “show alarm” the alarms stored in the alarm log are displayed together with the time of alarm and the actual time. Consecutive Stored number alarm Timestamp of the stored alarm DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 41: Text Info

    If enabled, a short press on the lower centre key (arrow down) flips the display. If the lower centre key is pressed again or if the menu button is pressed, the screen flips into the normal orientation. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 42: Set Date And Time

    Selection of battery type: Rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries. 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 5.4. Battery type “Battery” Battery type “Accumulator” DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 43: Btcom Cover

    PC. If the BTcom cover is active but not connected to any PC, a Bluetooth symbol is flashing. If the BT-communication is established, the symbol is always on. BTcom cover active RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 44: Source Test

    Date and time of last success- ful source test Start source test by placing the Low range test source High range test Terminate source test with “►” key After placing the source, source test is started automatically. 4-10 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 45 “Ready”. If source test fails, the message “Inspec- tion” is displayed. Source test is successful Source test fails. RadEye should be sent to inspection RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 4-11 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 46: Change Menu Language

    If enabled, one or more short presses on the “On/▼” key dis- play a graphical view of the dose rate. This display is only available in ratemeter mode. Maximum scale Alarm threshold 1 Dose rate 4-12 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 47: Functional Test

    Failure indication In case of a failure, the beeper generates a sharp single pulse every 32 s. The corresponding failure message is displayed in the LCD: RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 48 A Watchdog Error indicates that the microcontroller 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-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 49: Overload Indication

    For dose rates of more than 3 Sv/h (300 R/h, 300 rem/h, 2.6 Gy/h) an overload indication is given: The dose value is marked with an overload indication, if a dose rate overload occurred since the last dose reset. Overload indication in dose display RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 50: Low Battery

    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 possible. DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 51: Calibration Expiration Date

    If the expiration date is enabled 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 tools “CalRadEye” or “RadEyeSetCalibDate”. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 53: Pc Configuration

    DB-076 E delivered with the optional Bluetooth battery cover. Please note that the connected PC must be equipped with a Bluetooth interface as well. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., Bellevue, Wash- ington, U.S.A. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 54: Cable Connection

    Alternatively, the optional USB connection cable is used to connect to an USB port. Using the USB connection requires the installation of driver software that will generate a virtual serial port that can be se- DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 55: Installation Of The Optional Radeye.exe Software

    The installation generates a RadEye.EXE Icon on the desktop. Starting RadEye.exe Double click on the RadEye.exe symbol at the desktop Once the RadEye.EXE program has been started, device parameters are read out and displayed on the screen. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 56: Radeye Device Parameters

    6.3.1 RadEye Device Parameters The Frame "RadEye GF(-10)" contains the unit's serial num- ber and version number of the software. Click on the Read button, the Parameters of RadEye will be read out from device and shown in the Frame.

  • Page 57: Creating A Measurement File

    Figure 6-2: Measurement graphics 6.3.3 Creating a Measurement File The actual measured values Dose and Dose rate that are shown in the "Measurement" display field can be stored in a meas- urement file. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 58 For training and demonstration a prior recorded log file can be replayed by opening Replay logfile. With the buttons Start and Stop together with the polling in- terval the replay can be controlled. Close Replay switches back to accessing measurement values via infrared interface. DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 59 The "Counter" column contains the numerical value of the counter measurement. The "Unit" column informs about the unit. The "Dose Rate" column contains the numerical value of the dose rate measurement. The "Unit" column informs about the unit (Sv/h rem/h or R/h). RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 60: Select Serial Interface

    “Search RadEye” scans all Com-Ports to detect a RadEye. This action may need some time, depending on the number of available Com-ports. Configuration The configuration of the RadEye can be protected with a password. DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 61 A reminder window is activated, if the configuration window is opened. Figure 6-4: Password reminder On the Configuration / RadEye … menu, the following pa- rameters can be modified: • Unit • Time interval of the history • Temperature display RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 62: General Configuration

    On the “Generals” tab, the user may set the time interval for the history memory (1...43200s), the kind of the acoustic rate indication (single pulse, finder – see chapter 4.1), temperature display, type of battery and keyboard functions. 6-10 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 63: Text

    LCD by the RadEye (see 4.10). In the “Text Field” it is possible store a text with up to 200 characters in the RadEye. This text can not be displayed by the RadEye. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 6-11 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 64: Mode Settings

    6.4.3 Mode settings Figure 6-7: Mode settings On the “Mode” tab, the user may set the operation mode, the physical unit and parameters for scaler mode. 6-12 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 65: 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 GF-Series DB-083 E 6-13 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 66: Alarm Setting

    With “alarm thresholds” “read only” the thresholds cannot be modified by RadEye. Alarm indicator “Beeper”, “LED” and “Vibrator” has the same consequence as the menu item “Alarm indication”. 6-14 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 67: Bluetooth

    RadEye. “Secure connection” uses the PIN code that can be edited in the right field. For more information please read the manual which is deliv- ered together with the BTcom cover. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 6-15 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 68: Menu Item

    Parameters including the selected menu configuration can be saved with File / Save as… as parameter file (*.cfg). A saved configuration can be reloaded using the menu File / Open… and sent to RadEye. 6-16 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 69: History

    If batteries are removed, the time reference is lost. In the dia- gram, time information is only provided for history values with valid timing entries. Figure 6-12: History read out RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 6-17 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 70: Logbook

    At the display every event is shown in one line for better overview. The date and time of the PC is used for time relation. 6-18 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 71 Figure 6-14: Logbook RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 6-19 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 73: Trouble Shooting

    D) Insert two -“AAA” with sufficient capacity: Rechargeable AAA batteries should be completely loaded, non recharge- able batteries should supply together at least 2.3 Volt under load. E) Press the “ ” button for more than one second (see also 7.1.1). RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 74: 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-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 75: The Radeye Shows An Error Message In The Display's Top Line

    The RadEye is not found in the software If the connection between the RadEye and the computer can- not be established with a selected serial port (COM port), then the program shows the bellow message first: RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 76 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-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 77: Radeye Lost Date And Time Settings

    “syn- chronize” function of the optional RadEye.EXE software. Please refer to chapter 6.4.1. Else the current date and time can be set also through the RadEye’s menu “Settings” / “Set Date / Time”. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 78: Radeye's Battery Status Is Lower Than Expected

    1.2V each, while Alkaline batter- ies provide 1.5V. Rechargeable batteries offer also a more steep drop from ac- ceptable battery voltage to “battery low” than Alkaline types. History data shows the wrong time and date See chapter 7-5. DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 79: Maintenance

    8. Maintenance Recommended maintenance The RadEye GF(-10) is basically maintenance free. 8.1.1 Source test It is recommended to perform a source test routine with the optional Ba-133 test adapter on a regular basis. The source test routine is described in chapter 4.14.

  • Page 80: 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-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 81: Spare Parts

    9. Spare Parts Available spare parts Item Part Number Front foil RadEye GF-10 red 42506703066 Front foil RadEye GF yellow 42506703065 Battery cover complete 425067033 Rubber shock protection 42506703018 (rubber boot) Battery IEC-LR03 Micro SM164600012 1,5V ENERGIZER E92 (1 pack = 2 batteries)

  • Page 83: Optional Accessories

    The usage of the earphone is recommended, if the RadEye is switched into FINDER mode and disturbance through noisy environment shall be compensated. The earphone is plugged into the RadEye’s socket at bottom of the unit. The cable length is 1.2m. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 10-1 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 84: Ba-133-Adapter For Radeye (425067072)

    IR connection cable serial (4254029) The IR plug of the connection cable can be fixed easily by screws at the desktop holder. The PC connection plug is a 9 pin sub D type for serial COM ports. 10-2 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 85: Ir Connection Cable Usb (4254026)

    Please see chapter 6.1.2 for details. Cable length = 1.2 m 10.7 Bluetooth battery cover (425067087) The standard battery lid is replaced with the Bluetooth battery cover. Please see chapter 6.1.1 for details. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 10-3 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 86: Radeye Car- And Wall Holder With Accumulator Charging Circuit

    (Alkaline –manganese, zinc – carbon ...) Only use two accumulators of the same type (manufac- turer, rated capacity ...) Only charge accumulators having the same discharging state Never use defective accumulators (penetrating/emerging electrolyte, damaged housing...) 10-4 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 87 Together with a power supply unit 42506/7066, this support is also suitable for a cost attractive stationary ambient monitor- ing. Via the alarm contact, power consuming external alarm indica- tor can be operated. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 10-5 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 88 24W (at 24V, see RadEye area monitor 42506/80) Before plugging the RadEye into the Car holder the rubber protection plug at the phone jack has to be opened: Carefully remove the protection sleeve and open the phone jack 10-6 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 89 Then insert the RadEye into the car holder. Make sure that the protection plug is not mechanically interfering with the charg- ing pin of the car holder. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 10-7 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 90: Accessories For Dash Board Mounting Of

    10.8.1 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 10-8 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 91 Knuckle joint adaptor kit 42506/7063 Goose neck adaptor kit with suction cup 42506/7064 RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 10-9 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 92: Accessories For Data Transmission Using The Car Adaptor

    USB 2.0 to RS232 adapter cable: SM1685 35255 10.8.3 Accessories for AC – operation of the car adaptor Power supply with ciga- rette lighter socket 42506/7066 for mains operation of the car holder 42506/7065 10-10 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 93: Radeye Area Monitor With Alarm Contacts (4250680)

    10.9 RadEye Area Monitor with alarm contacts (4250680) A RadEye GF can be used as installed radiation monitor if used as RadEye Area Monitor. The RadEye is permanently powered and the alarm status is visible as light and with fur- ther accessories also as sound alarm (425068010).

  • Page 94: Led Indicators

    The magnetic field could erase the data from your card. 8. Clearance of at least 50cm (20”) between charger and car radio is recommended. 10.10.1 LED indicators State LED (green) Voltage supply on Voltage supply off 10-12 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 95: Technical Data

    11. Technical data 11.1 RadEye GF /GF10 Radiation type: Gamma and X-ray radiation Measured quantity: Ambient equivalent dose rate: RadEye GF: x [R/h] and dose: Hx[R] RadEye GF-10: *(10) [Sv/h] and dose: H*(10)[Sv] Please Note: If the native unit (see above) is changed by menu, the displayed measurement values are converted.
  • Page 96 Sensitivity: RadEye GF: ~1.3 cps/mR/h RadEye GF-10: ~0.13 cps/µSv/h photon radiation 660 keV (Cs-137) Alarm threshold: Two alarm thresholds for dose and dose rate each. Default setting: see chapter 2.4 Audible alarm intensity: at least85 dB at a distance of 30 typ.: 215 s for background to 3 µSv/h...
  • Page 97 PC program. Max- and mean value of dose rate. The time interval is factory preset to 120s by default. Logbook with 250 entries for changes of configuration, occurring alarms and errors. RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 11-3 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 98 ≈ 18 mA LED alarm ≈ 40 mA acoustic alarm ≈ 30 mA vibrator alarm ≈ 900h using two alkaline AAA cells Battery service life: depending on the operating mode ≈ 600h using 800mAh NiMH accu 11-4 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 99: 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 GF-Series DB-083 E 11-5 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 100: Diagram 11-1: Energy Dependence In Direction Of Max

    Diagram 11-1: Energy dependence in direction of max. response, perpendicular to ref. mark, ambient equivalent (RadEye GF) Diagram 11-2: Energy dependence in direction of max. response, perpendicular to ref. mark, ambient equivalent (RadEye GF-10) 11-6 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 101: Diagram 11-3: Angular Response, Horizontal Plane

    Diagram 11-3: Angular response, horizontal plane (RadEye GF) RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 11-7 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 102 Diagram 11-4: Angular response, horizontal plane (RadEye GF-10) 11-8 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 103 Diagram 11-5: Angular response, vertical plane (RadEye GF) RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 11-9 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 104 Diagram 11-6: Angular response, vertical plane (RadEye GF-10) 11-10 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 105 1000 10000 [µSv/h] RadEye GF-10; [100*µR/h] RadEye GF Diagram 11-7: Statistical standard deviation of the measured value with constant dose rates (RadEye GF / GF-10) RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 11-11 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 106: Firmware Revisions

    Firmware revisions V 2.02 First edition V 2.05 Submenus “Settings” and “Alarm indication” are maskable V 2.06 Support of RadEye GF/GF-10 V 3.01 • Firmware supporting new hardware. • Change of menu language via menu item 11-12 DB-083 E RadEye GF-Series...
  • Page 107 • Error resolved: when changing scaler background, Time/Count values change automatically. • New measuring unit “Gy/h” • Graphic display • Data set number is increased at the start of a scaler meas- urement RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 11-13 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...

  • Page 109: Radeye Gf /Gf10

    12. Annex 12.1 Factory Settings Item Factory default Factory default RadEye GF-10 RadEye GF 425067675 425067475 Language English Operating mode Ratemeter Measuring unit Sv/h Type of battery Battery (Alkaline) Acoustic indication Single pulse indication Keyboard Beep when key pressed Display temperature °C...
  • Page 110 Item Factory default Factory default RadEye GF-10 RadEye GF 425067675 425067475 Alarm latching time Active functions All available functions are active Scaler preset time 120s Scaler preset counts 9999 Scaler auto restart Bluetooth: Power off at battery Enabled Bluetooth: Blue LED on...

  • Page 111: Service Contact

    13. Service contact To request repair or calibration services, please use the online RGA (Return Goods Authorization) process at: http://www.thermoscientific.com/servicerepair RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 13-1 Le/Ff 20.07.2015...
  • Page 114 Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH Post address: Frauenauracher Straße 96 P.O. Box 16 60 D-91056 Erlangen, Germany D-91051 Erlangen, Germany +49 9131 998-0 www.thermoscientific.com/rmp +49 9131 998 475 fax info.rmp.erlangen@thermofisher.com...

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