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- Page 1 D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Multipurpose Gamma-Ray Spectrometer System Operator Manual Revision 2.00 – May 2017 Firmware Version 0.90 Part Number D-1036 RS-330 RS-332...
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- Page 3 D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 Revision History Date Revision ECO # Description January 2015 00.00 Preliminary (DRAFT) February 2015 00.01 Update front cover March 2015 00.02...
- Page 4 TO UNDERSTAND SYSTEM OPERATION AND TO SATISFY THEMSELVES THAT THE SYSTEM IS PERFORMING CORRECTLY. RADIATION SOLUTIONS INC ACCEPTS THAT IT IS THE RIGHT OF SUCH USERS TO BE PRIVY TO THIS INFORMATION. HOWEVER THIS DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF OWNERS...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................ 1 1.1 FEATURES and SPECIFICATIONS ..................2 1.2 GENERAL ..........................3 1.2.1 JOYSTICK OPERATION: ..................... 4 2.0 SYSTEM OPERATION ....................... - Page 6 D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 6.4.1 Connect Device ........................30 7.0 ALARMS ........................... 31 7.1 GAMMA ALARM ........................31 7.2 DOSE RATE ALARM ......................32 7.3 DOSE ALARM ......................... 32 Appendix A TECHNICAL DATA .....................
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Page 7: Introduction
There are 3 models available: RS-330 – this is the base model and has a 3”x3” (21ci – 0.35L) Sodium-Iodide (NaI) detector RS-332 – a special model with a 2”x2” (6.3ci - 0.1L) Bismuth Germinate Oxide (BGO) detector with an internal collimator The figure below shows the size difference between the RS-330, and the RS-332. -
Page 8: Features And Specifications
INTRODUCTION FEATURES and SPECIFICATIONS RS-330 – 3” x 3” (21ci 0.35L) Sodium-Iodide (NaI) detector provides high sensitivity performance due to the large crystal. Energy response is from 15keV - 3000keV. RS-332 – a special model with a 2” x 2” (6.3ci - 0.1L) Bismuth Germinate Oxide (BGO) detector with an internal collimator for special applications. -
Page 9: General
The RS-330 consists of a single body intended to be used in the vertical position (standing up) detector. The small diameter of the instrument allows the instrument to be easily placed in boreholes or tight shielding. -
Page 10: Joystick Operation
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 INTRODUCTION 1.2.1 JOYSTICK OPERATION: The joystick is used to toggle between displays and scroll through menus using five separate buttons, four arrow keys (UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT), and a central OK (Enter) button. -
Page 11: System Operation
2.0 SYSTEM OPERATION 2.1 OVERVIEW This document only gives the practical information required by a Field Operator to use the RS-330 unit, A Reference Manual; Part # D-1037 is available to technicians needing information concerning the Parameter Settings and Calibration of the device. -
Page 12: Battery Charging
SYSTEM OPERATION 2.2.2 Battery Charging The RS-330 has a built-in battery charger that allows the batteries to be recharged while operating the unit (without removing the batteries). In addition the unit can be charged when switched OFF. When the charger is plugged in a YELLOW LED shows that charging is in progress. Light ON = charging, light OFF = charge complete or unplugged, light FLASHING means an error occurred while charging. -
Page 13: Display
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 SYSTEM OPERATION DISPLAY RSI carried out extensive experimentation to determine the best display to use. The final unit selected is a trans-reflective LED color display. - Page 14 D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 SYSTEM OPERATION This Page is intentionally left Blank. Radiation Solutions Inc – Proprietary Page 8 Revision Date: May 16, 2017...
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Page 15: Survey
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 SURVEY 3.0 SURVEY 3.1 SURVEY MODE About 3 seconds after the units’ Title Screen appears the display changes to the SURVEY MODE:... -
Page 16: Audio
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 SURVEY MESSAGES (STATUS LINE) - typical messages are: SYSTEM OK – means Normal Operation LOW BATTERY – means battery level is below 10% capacity so needs charging SYSTEM ERROR –... -
Page 17: Start Record
Store Note / Record Note When the RS-330 is placed in the RECORD Mode the User can add an Audio Note to the spectrum data at any time. This process is used to record an audio note of information relevant to the sample. This could be LOCATION, WEATHER CONDITIONS or whatever data is useful for future analysis. -
Page 18: Pause
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 SURVEY can press STOP or wait for the timeout. The recording will be played back before the Record Note Options screen appears. -
Page 19: Onfly Assay Results
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 SURVEY 160cps (Green) this is the local background AWAY FROM AREAS Interest because the unit is seeing radiation from around it. - Page 20 D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 SURVEY Customers Recording Data in OnTheFly Assay mode may find that if the device had been previously setup for Record Mode that the sequential order or chronological numbering for saved files will be affected, as the device is also storing data for OnTheFly storage.
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Page 21: Assay
ASSAY 4.0 ASSAY The RS-330 Multipurpose Gamma Center is a highly sensitive system. The large volume detector with a 1024 channel spectrometer enables the use of highly sophisticated algorithms for gamma spectra evaluation. A unique evaluation algorithm allows determining concentration of natural radioactive elements as well as manmade radioisotopes in various applications. -
Page 22: Assay Mode
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 ASSAY ASSAY MODE As noted above, ASSAY cannot be started before the system auto-stabilization is OK, once the device is stabilized proceed as follows:... -
Page 23: Spectrum Display
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 ASSAY 4.2.2 Spectrum Display While the data is accumulating or at the end of the sample, using the Left/Right Arrow joystick keys the user can switch the display between the RESULTS and the SPECTRUM Display(s). -
Page 24: Core Method - Sampling
4.2.3 Core Method - Sampling Core Method is available for both RS-330 and 332. It comes pre-installed on the RS-332 with internal collimator the Analysis Method would be Colim_300. Customers wishing to use their existing RS-330 devices need to contact RSI for the correct add-on or order this option when purchasing new units. - Page 25 D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 ASSAY When the form is complete choose “Save and Start measure” to begin the procedure of spectrum analysis. The icon at the bottom left of the screen is the option to toggle between the table and spectrum Click the “OK”...
- Page 26 D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 ASSAY RSAnalyst - Refer to RSAnalyst User Manual D-1180 for more information. After downloading the data into RSAnalyst, choose Measure Data from tool bar on left.
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Page 27: Identify
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 IDENTIFY 5.0 IDENTIFY Enter the Identify Mode by either: Selecting the IDENTIFY icon from the Main Menu (Left Figure) ... -
Page 28: Identify - Graphic Menu
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 IDENTIFY – this process is used to record an audio note of RECORD NOTE information relevant to the sample. This could be LOCATION, LICENSE PLATE or whatever data is useful for future analysis. - Page 29 D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 IDENTIFY Clicking OK in the Explore Spect window opens the following menu of tools: o CONTINUE – returns User to the spectrum graph.
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Page 31: Data Storage And Pc Connections
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 DATA STORAGE and PC CONNECTIONS 6.0 DATA STORAGE and PC CONNECTIONS DATA STORAGE The RS-330 has a large non-volatile Solid State Memory drive, so data is automatically saved to memory when power is switched OFF. -
Page 32: Identify Log
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 DATA STORAGE and PC CONNECTIONS 6.1.1 Identify Log The Identify logs; consists of ID results and spectra. Pressing gives additional options: The Selections are: ... -
Page 33: Survey Log
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 DATA STORAGE and PC CONNECTIONS 6.1.3 Survey Log The Survey logs; consists of survey and analysis results. Once in this mode then pressing... -
Page 34: Calibration Log
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 DATA STORAGE and PC CONNECTIONS 6.1.5 Calibration Log Future usage 6.1.6 System Log The system log is used to file all important system information. -
Page 35: Startup Rsanalyst
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 DATA STORAGE and PC CONNECTIONS When this screen displays – click “Install Georadis USB driver”. This will install the device driver that properly connects the USB cable to the RS-330/332 device and the laptop with the RSAnalyst software. -
Page 36: Connect Device
6.4.1 Connect Device NOTE: Before starting be sure to connect the USB cable between the device and the PC. To connect a device (RS-330/332) go to the Menu located at the top of the Main Screen and choose Device Connect Device. -
Page 37: Alarms
ALARMS ALARMS The RS-330 has a very sophisticated alarm capability that can be adjusted to suit any user requirements. Note that this Audio/Visual ALARM capability is separate from the normal audio tone change with intensity used to locate radioactive sources. The main purpose of the ALARM capability is to set various safety levels into the unit to warn of hazardous conditions. -
Page 38: Dose Rate Alarm
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 ALARMS – if this is selected the pop-up box is removed but the Alarm Icon stays in place CONTINUE as well as the G1 ALARM message so this means the Alarm has been acknowledged but not removed. - Page 39 D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 ALARMS In normal Survey activities very high levels of radiation are extremely unlikely as in the vast majority of cases the radioactive source is located inside a vehicle or container and the intervening material absorbs a huge amount of the radiation.
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Page 41: Appendix A Technical Data
Energy range 15keV – 3.0MeV Scintillometer: – Sampling period 20/second Gamma ray sensitivity: (1MBq Cs-137 1 m): RS-330 = 386 cps, RS-332 = 160 cps Dose meter: Dose rate measurement range: Cs-137: 0.1 nSv/hr. 100 microSv/hr. 30keV – 1500keV Energy compensation range: Gain stabilization: Based on Naturally Occurring Radio Isotopes. - Page 42 RFI/EMF Shielding complies with FCC (47 CFR part 15) for Class A, CE Certification Size and weight: RS-330: Diameter 124.5mm x 538.5mm height (4.9” x 21.2”) Weight 4 kg RS-332: Diameter 124.5mm x 459.7mm height (4.9” x 18.1”) Weight 8 kg Radiation Solutions Inc –...
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Page 43: Appendix B Quick Start Guide
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 Appendix B QUICK START GUIDE Appendix B QUICK START GUIDE B.1 QUICK-OVERVIEW To start using the unit ASAP various basic parameters need to be adjusted (refer to Reference Manual D- 1037). - Page 44 D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 Appendix B QUICK START GUIDE This Page is intentionally left Blank. Radiation Solutions Inc – Proprietary Page 38 Revision Date: May 16, 2017...
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Page 45: Appendix Z Warranty
D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc. RS-330/332 Operators’ Manual – Revision 2.00 Appendix Z WARRANTY Appendix Z WARRANTY Radiation Solutions Inc Warranty The RS-330 is a delicate instrument and contains components (Crystal, Photomultiplier) which are very shock sensitive.