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Heuresis Pb200i Alpha User Manual

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30-October-2015
User's Guide USA
Revision 8.1
Pb200i Alpha
NOT FOR RELEASE OR DISTRIBUTION
Before operating the Pb200i, read this entire user guide.
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  • Page 1 30-October-2015 User’s Guide USA Revision 8.1 Pb200i Alpha NOT FOR RELEASE OR DISTRIBUTION Before operating the Pb200i, read this entire user guide.
  • Page 2 Pb 200i Features: Trigger LED indicator (Warning Lights) System Label (includes serial numbers) Proximity Button Foot Stabilizer...
  • Page 3 Power button Power indicator LED Pb200i Widget/App Back Button Center Button Menu Button Battery Door CE Mark Battery Wedge Mini USB Port w/ Cable Battery Pack...

  • Page 4: Installing The Batteries

    -Metal Hydride cell Rechargeable Nickel or disposable Lithium Ion Battery holder Installing the Batteries The Pb200i requires 6 AA batteries. Only rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride cells or disposable lithium cells should be used in the system. Insert the battery with the negative pole towards the spring, two batteries per side, until all six chambers are filled (Fig.1, 2).

  • Page 5: Taking A Measurement

    marked end should be inserted so it faces the top of the instrument. Apply upward force to seat the battery holder properly, and when fully inserted, push to the rear to have the battery holder sit on a ledge in the handle (Fig. 5). Replace the battery door (Fig.6). With the software currently on the system, the unit will immediately boot, as indicated by the LCD illuminating and the LED above the LCD turning red and then green when energized.
  • Page 6 Figure 10 Figure 11 2) The software is designed to open and close the shutter of the system, exposing the radioactive source. To open the shutter, certain conditions must be met. These conditions are: a. The proximity button must be depressed. b.
  • Page 7 surface you are measuring (see figures 12,13). When the proximity button is depressed fully, the green light will give the user a visual que indicating that the instrument is ready to take a measurement. Figure 13 When the measurement begins, you will notice the numbers on screen changing as it calculates a result: Standard Result...
  • Page 8 Once the measurement has been completed, the final result will be posted, the shutter will close and the LEDs will turn off. Typical measurements in paint mode will take anywhere from one to three seconds. Results in examples below are based off an action level of 1.0 mg/cm2. “Positive”...
  • Page 9 “Negative” – lead either not present or below selected threshold. Figure 17 No text displayed – lead content is right on the action level of 1.0. “Positive” or “Negative” displayed above and below action level 1.0. Figure 18 Sleep function: The system will go to sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity. You may press any button to wake the system back up again.
  • Page 10 loadin Down g Data: a) On the main menu, select “Readings”. Figure 19 b) Select “Export Readings”. Figure 20...
  • Page 11 c) You may export all the readings, or you may choose a range to download. Choose your selection then “Export”. You will receive a confirmation; select “OK”. Figure 21 Figure 22 d) Remove the battery door of the Pb200i and insert the mini USB cable, making sure the battery wedge is in place.
  • Page 12 e) Connect the mini USB cable up to the PC. You will see this screen; you may also get a message on the analyzer, “Allow USB Debugging?” - select “Yes”. Figure 24 Double click on the internal storage icon, then double click the “Readings” folder. Figure 25...
  • Page 13 g) There will be a .csv file; this file contains your readings. Drag the file to your desktop or any other location you like. Double clicking on the file will open it. Figure 26 h) There is debug information in the file as well (you can graph spectra as well using the second line of data associated with the reading);...
  • Page 14 Check to make sure all the data is there that you required in the download. If it is not, unplug the analyzer from the PC, and repeat steps C through G. Wi-Fi Connectivity: You may use Wi-Fi to download your system as well. To enable Wi-Fi usage: a) Select the “settings”...
  • Page 15 c) Find the desired network, select and connect. Figure 30 d) Exit out using the left arrow shut the “Settings” app off by holding the center button down until it appears and swiping left. Note: turning Wi-Fi on will decrease your battery life. It is best to leave it off until it is being used.
  • Page 16 e) Select and open the FTP Server app. Figure 32 f) Enable the FTP server. Note: this will default to the “off” position due to security reasons every time the instrument is power cycled. Figure 33...
  • Page 17 g) Place the number circeld below in your web browser; example here would be ftp://10.1.10.13:2121. Figure 34 You will be prompted to enter a user name and password. They are the same for both – “ftp”. Select “Log on” after enetering. Figure 35...
  • Page 18 i) Your screen will look like this. You should bookmark this page in your browser at this time. Note: the ID number you input in your browser should come up each time you enable the FTP app. In the event that it does not, simply inout the number that does and repeat steps g and h. Select the “readings”...
  • Page 19 Bluetooth Connectivity: The Pb200i is also equipped with Bluetooth. You may use this to pair to an external keyboard, etc. Please be aware that there are numerous Bluetooth equipped items on the market. This system may not be compatible with them all. a) Select the “Settings”...
  • Page 20 c) A list of available devices will populate; click on the Pb200i. This will make it visible for other devices to see. Figure 40 Figure 41 d) Pair with desired device. E-mail: The Pb200i allows you the flexibility to e-mail your readings, etc. directly from the analyzer. You must set up the email app to do this that is provided with the system.
  • Page 21 Select the “File Explorer”. Figure 43 Click on the “Readings” folder. Figure 44 Select the “readings.csv” file. Figure 45...
  • Page 22 The attachment will now appear on your email. Select “Send”. Figure 46 GPS: The Pb200i is equipped with on board GPS as well. To turn the GPS on please follow the following steps: Select the “Settings” app.
  • Page 23 Scroll down to “Location Access” and select. Enable “Access to my location”...
  • Page 24 This icon will appear, indicating that GPS is enabled. To check the status of you GPS, go to the following screens.
  • Page 25 Creating a User: When first logging on to the Pb200i, you will need to input the factory default password, 371945. You will then be prompted to create a user. This person will be a super user, and can administer rights to other users as they see fit. This person should be a high level employee, in charge of the system, possibly the radiation safety officer (RSO).
  • Page 26 As a super user, you may turn on/off any of the available options. To save, select the back arrow on the analyzer and exit the menu. Changing passwords/User Name: You may change your password or user name by following these steps. Password User Name...
  • Page 27 Creating a User/Supervisor: You may create another user/supervisor ID on the Pb200i so that you may easily identify who was using the instrument and restrict certain areas of the system so that errors are reduced. To create supervisor ID on the Pb200i, follow these steps. Only a super user (RSO) may set these rights up.
  • Page 28 To create a user ID on the Pb200i, follow these steps. Only a super user (RSO) may set these rights up. Permissions: A super user (RSO) may modify permissions themselves, a supervisor or a user. A supervisor may only modify permissions for a user. The example below illustrates a person logged in as a super user (RSO) revoking the default permission to delete data for a user’s ID.
  • Page 29 Delete Data permission Default disallowed for user Back out using the left arrow to save and go to “Settings” and select “User” Turn the “Delete Data” toggle to the “off” position and back out with the left arrow...
  • Page 30 In this case, when the user logs in, if they were to try to delete data, this is the error message they would see. If they went to their settings, “Delete Data” is no removed from the list of items they may modify.
  • Page 31 When the action level is set to 1.0 mg/cm2, the instrument will display results in this fashion: When the action level is set to anything but 1.0 mg/cm2, the instrument will display results differently. In this example, the action level has been set to .7 mg/cm2:...
  • Page 32 Extended Reading Mode: Extended reading mode is used for occupational inspection work where the quantification of lower levels of lead may be required. This usual means longer reading times for the instrument. Extended Reading Mode is broken down into four sub modes for the user: Stop at Set Level, Fixed Time, Unlimited Time and Stop at Statistics.
  • Page 33 Unlimited Time Unlimited Time allows the user to simply pull the trigger until they are satisfied with the result for a maximum reading time of 300 seconds. Releasing the trigger will prompt the system to display the final result. Stop at Statistics...
  • Page 34 Radiation Safety: Each Heuresis Pb200i is designed to be safe as possible. As with any device that produces ionizing radiation, you will need to follow basic radiation protection precautions. This will ensure the maximum safety for you and for those around you.
  • Page 35 Caution: When testing the exterior of the window from the inside of a room, avoid standing in the path of the Heuresis Pb200i's radiation beam. The direction of the beam is from the front of the instrument, and upwards.
  • Page 36 RSO. - To take a reading with the Heuresis Pb200i, the instrument must be held against a surface. (The shutter will not open unless the proximity switch is activated. The shutter will close as soon as the Heuresis Pb200i is no longer pressed against a surface.
  • Page 37 - Access to the device must be limited to those trained and authorized in its use. The Heuresis Pb200i must be under the control of and authorized user and stored in an authorized and secure location at all times. - When removing an instrument from its storage location, a log must be maintained with dates and times removed and returned, location of use, authorized user using the instrument.
  • Page 38 Radiation Dosimetry Radiation dosimetry is worn when indicated by the dose received by the operator. Usually, several rounds of dosimetry are used, along with exposure time and use estimates to determine whether dosimetry should be discontinued. If no dosimetry is used, a written justification must be kept on file.
  • Page 39 Leak Testing: The Heuresis Pb200i is required to have a leak test performed every twelve months (reference SS&DR when completed). The leak test kit is provided by the laboratory that performs the leak test analysis. A leak test is a wipe test of the outside of the instrument (See locations at the end of this section.).
  • Page 41 If this instrument is lost or stolen, notify your Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or the equivalent responsible individual at your organization. You or your RSO need to notify the local radiation regulatory authority and the local police. Also, please notify Heuresis Corporation of the loss. Damaged Instrument...
  • Page 42 Storage location city police____________________________________________ State police________________________________________________________ Storage location fire department________________________________________ Heuresis emergency contact: Ken Martin 1-617-751-8286 (call or message any time) You should also know the contact information for the police and fire departments in which you are using the instrument in.