Page 1 User Manual ® identiFINDER R300 Digital Handheld Gamma Spectrometer with Radionuclide Identi cation ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 2 2014.4 (13623) Latest Change February 19, 2015 at 13:49 (UTC-0600h) ® nanoRaider is a registered trademark of FLIR Detection, Inc. ® FLIR is a registered trademark of FLIR Systems, Inc. All other trademarks belong to their respective holders. Copyright © 2012–2015 FLIR Detection, Inc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Instrument Description and Application Overview ....2 Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 The FLIR identiFINDER R300 Display ......
Page 4 CONTENTS FLIR Detection Shutting Down the FLIR identiFINDER R300 ..... . . Low Power Conditions ........
Page 5 ........165 7 Connecting the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to a Local Computer Plugging and Unplugging .
Page 6 CONTENTS FLIR Detection 8 Using the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server Info (Web Page) ........181 Resources (Web Page) .
Page 7 CONTENTS 10 Connecting via Satellite Phone 10.1 Pairing the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to a Satellite Phone ....223 10.2 Con iguring Remote Server Settings for the Satellite Phone .
Page 8 CONTENTS FLIR Detection B Maintenance Field Maintenance ........255 Software Installation .
Page 9: List Of Figures
........Right-handed operation of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 with normal key assignments Left-handed operation of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 with reverse key key assigments Skipping commands for value editing .
Page 10 Status display showing the number of saved screenshots....Inserting the FLIR identiFINDER R300 into a holster so alarm LEDs remain visible . . .
Page 11 ..... The FLIR identiFINDER R300’s home page ......
Page 12 ......102 107 Hierarchy of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 menu ..... . . 105 108 Anatomy of the spectrum display .
Page 13 ........133 142 Starting a self test of the FLIR identiFINDER R300.
Page 14 ........178 199 Valid addresses of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 after a connection to a computer was established .
Page 15 ........217 224 A possible scenario for remote handling of FLIR identiFINDER R300 data .
Page 16 List of Figures FLIR Detection 245 Shielding of ionizing radiation (not to scale) ......283 ®...
Page 17: Welcome
Information related to particular variants of the product. The path to a command or setting in the FLIR identiFINDER R300 menu hierarchy or the web inter- face, respectively, is displayed at the beginning of appropriate sections as shown in the following examples: ®...
Page 18: Safety Warnings
230) prior to irst time use. This is a good time to get familiar with the FLIR identiFINDER R300 by reading this manual. Please read at least the rest of this chapter and those on basic operation (chapters 2, p.
Page 19: The Flir Identifinder R300
It is part of the FLIR Detection family of instruments designed to provide critical ca- pabilities required in a wide range of mission circumstances. Such capabilities include: •...
Page 20: Unpacking And Identifying Accessories
1.5. Unpacking and Identifying Accessories FLIR Detection The FLIR identiFINDER R300 is designed for the survey of objects ranging from small packages to large objects such as freight containers to search for illicit traf icking of radioactive material, to scan containers for radiation leaks, to monitor medical waste or scrap metal, you name it.
Page 21: The Flir Identifinder R300 With Accessories
A name plate (Figure 3, p. 23) is attached to the rear side of the instrument. It lists the type of instrument, the serial number and other important information. You might want to remember the serial number. It is sometimes used to identify the FLIR identiFINDER R300 in a computer network.
Page 22: The Flir Identifinder R300 With Accessories In Pelican Carrying Case
1.5. Unpacking and Identifying Accessories FLIR Detection The FLIR identiFINDER R300 with accessories in Pelican carrying case Figure 2. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 23: Name Plate At The Rear Side Of The Flir Identifinder R300
FLIR Detection 1. Welcome Model: nanoRaider Variant: ZH Only for variants with Serial: 103156000000 a certain neutron DOT: SP12131 detector. Name plate at the rear side of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Figure 3. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 24: Instrument Description And Application Overview
A general outline of the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s functional elements is given in Figure 4, p. 25, while Figure 5, p. helps to identify and locate the various components of the instrument.
Page 25: Functional Units Of The Flir Identifinder R300 (See Text)
FLIR identiFINDER R300 Commu- Microcomputer nication Rechargeable Bluetooth Battery Gamma Alarm Status Output Neutron Display † Alarm Beeper Vibrator Available only for variants equipped with a neutron detector. Functional units of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 (see text). Figure 4. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 26: Map Of The Flir Identifinder R300 Components
Neutron Alarm LED Gamma Alarm LED Available only for variants Available only for variants Lanyard Connector Lanyard Connector Lany equipped with a neutron detector. Power Key Power Key USB Socket Map of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 components Figure 5. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 27: Operating The Flir Identifinder R300
Surveying an object with the FLIR identiFINDER R300. Figure 6. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 display consists of a color LCD screen and several LEDs (Figure 7, p. 28). The fundamental principle of operation is to choose one of the available options and then execute the associated command or function by pressing a key.
Page 28: Papercraft Model Of The Flir Identifinder R300 With Operating Elements: Display
Display Display Neutron Alarm LED Gamma Alarm LED Available only for variants equipped with a neutron detector. Power Key Power Key Papercraft model of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 with operating elements: Display, LEDs and keys. Figure 7. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 29: The Flir Identifinder R300 Display
2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 2.1 The FLIR identiFINDER R300 Display The FLIR identiFINDER R300 display (Figure 7, p. 28) is a color LCD screen divided into three prin- ciple areas (Figure 8, p. 29): TOP: Title and Status Bar...
Page 30 The correct time and date can be set using the GPS receiver built into the FLIR identiFINDER R300. If it is switched on (see 6.11, p. 127), it adjusts the clock to the high-precision UTC time received from the GPS satellites. All you have to specify is your local time zone (see 6.10, p.
Page 31: Status Leds
FLIR Detection 2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 BOTTOM: Key Descriptions The ields in this bar name the current function of each of the operating keys . 2.1.1 Status LEDs Several LEDs (Figure 5, p. 26) indicate various status information.
Page 32: The Flir Identifinder R300 Keys
(Figure 7, p. 28). A detailed description of the keys’ functions under various circumstances is given in chapter 6, p. 103. Holding the FLIR identiFINDER R300 with your hand (Figure 10, p. 33), you can, for example, press one key with your thumb and the other one with your middle inger.
Page 33: Right-Handed Operation Of The Flir Identifinder R300 With Normal Key Assignments
FLIR Detection 2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Right-handed operation of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 with normal key assignments Figure 10. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 34: Left-Handed Operation Of The Flir Identifinder R300 With Reverse Key Key Assigments
2.2. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 Keys FLIR Detection Left-handed operation of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 with reverse key key assigments Figure 11. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 35: Using Command Lists
2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 2.2.1 Using Command Lists Most features of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 offer more commands than you could immediately reach with the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s limited number of keys. In these cases the special command...
Page 36: Choosing From A Menu: Choosing The Next Item With Down
2.2. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 Keys FLIR Detection While no item is chosen, you can press to the superior screen. Exit You can choose items from the menu with the command mapped to the key. The chosen Down item is decorated by a distinct color and symbols (Figure 14, p. 36).
Page 37: Scrolling In Menus
Items with Down ose Items with Down Choosing from a menu: Scrolling in long menus Figure 17. 2.2.3 Changing Values Many settings of your FLIR identiFINDER R300 require you to choose from a list of options. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 38: Changing Values: Choosing The Setting
2.2. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 Keys FLIR Detection The operations are illustrated using the Display Settings as an example. Like in a menu (2.2.2, p. 35), you choose the setting you want to change with (Figure 18, p. 38). Down...
Page 39: Changing Values: Changed Entry Ield
FLIR Detection 2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Changed Value Reveal More Commands eveal More Commands eveal More Commands Go to Next Value Changing Values: Changed entry ield Figure 20. The actual setting did not change yet, the screen is still displayed in English. You can choose other values with ad lib.
Page 40: Changing Composite Values
Pressing for a moment also cancels editing. Do not press for too long. That would power down your FLIR identiFINDER R300. 2.2.4 Changing Composite Values Some values are combinations of several components. Calendar dates for example, have year, month, and day components or clock settings have hour and minute components.
Page 41: Changing Numerical Values
Pressing for a moment also cancels editing. Do not press for too long. That would power down your FLIR identiFINDER R300. 2.2.5 Changing Numerical Values A lot of settings are numerical values, often with a immutable unit. Several commands (Figure 12, p. 35) are available for editing numerical values. One of the number’s digits is always selected (Figure 25, p.
Page 42: Changing Numerical Values: Changing The Selected Digit
2.2. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 Keys FLIR Detection Selected Entry Field Selected Digit Reveal More Commands eveal More Commands eveal More Commands Increase Digit Changing Numerical Values: Changing the selected digit Figure 25. You increase the selected digit with and decrease it with .
Page 43: Entering Text
Bluetooth communication to a remote server (Figure 164, p. 149). Entering and editing text with the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s limited number of keys is, of course, challenging. It is simi- lar to editing composite values as described in 2.2.4, p. 40, with every character being a component.
Page 44: Editing Text: Next Character To The Right Is Selected ("O")
2.2. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 Keys FLIR Detection Selected Entry Field Selected Character Reveal More Commands eveal More Commands eveal More Commands Select Next Character Editing Text: Next character to the right is selected (“o”). Figure 28. For the selected character (Figure 30, p. 44), you can use the commands to cycle through the available characters in the sequence shown in Figure 29, p.
Page 45: Editing Text: About To Delete The Selected Character "H
FLIR Detection 2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Selected Entry Field Selected Character Delete Selected Reveal More Commands eveal More Commands eveal More Commands Character Editing Text: About to delete the selected character “h”. Figure 31. The characters from the selected one to the end of the text will be moved towards the beginning to ill the gap (Figure 32, p.
Page 46: Entering The Password
That would power down your FLIR identiFINDER R300. 2.2.7 Entering the Password If your FLIR identiFINDER R300 is protected by a password, you will have to enter it before you can access most of the options and settings menus of the instrument (Figure 35, p. 47).
Page 47: Entering A Password To Access The Option Menus
FLIR Detection 2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Entering a password to access the option menus. Figure 35. For better protection against unwanted changes of the instrument characteristics, you should change the password to something else (6.12, p. 128). If you don’t need protection but want faster access to the menus, you can remove the password (6.13, p.
Page 48: Password Entered But Not Yet Con Irmed
2.2. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 Keys FLIR Detection Password entered but not yet con irmed. Figure 36. Message after entering a wrong password. Figure 37. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 49: Taking Screenshots
FLIR Detection 2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 2.2.8 Taking Screenshots You can save the contents of the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s display at any time. To take a screenshot… 1. Press and hold 2. Press You have to press , even if you swapped the assignment of the operating keys (6.9,...
Page 50: The Flir Identifinder R300 Holster
For general monitoring of the environment for gamma or neutron radiation, you can insert the FLIR identiFINDER R300 into its holster (Figure 39, p. 50) and wear it on your belt (Figure 40, p. 50). You can still hear and feel the alarms and watch the alarm LEDs.
Page 51: The Flir Identifinder R300 Web Server
• Mozilla Firefox 20 (Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X) • Opera 10.6 (Microsoft Windows) The FLIR identiFINDER R300 web access needs no cookies. If cookies are allowed, they are used to remember your settings, for example the number of items you prefer in listings.
Page 52: Anatomy Of A Flir Identifinder R300 Web Page, Narrow Layout
Version Page Footer Page Footer Anatomy of a FLIR identiFINDER R300 web page, narrow layout Figure 41. The bottom of the pages is marked by the page footer. Especially on systems without visible scroll- bars (most mobile phones and tablet computers), this footer indicates that you have seen all of the page.
Page 53: Anatomy Of A Flir Identifinder R300 Web Page, Wide Layout
Baery Status Main Page Web Page Area Sections Software Version Page Footer Page Footer Anatomy of a FLIR identiFINDER R300 web page, wide layout Figure 42. Visible menu hierarchy on a web page with narrow layout Figure 43. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 54: Single Submenu On A Web Page With Wide Layout
2.4. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server FLIR Detection Single submenu on a web page with wide layout Figure 44. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 55: Tables On Web
2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 2.4.2 Tables on Web Pages Some web pages (e.g., Figure 45, p. 55) show tables of stored records available for download from the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to your computer. Multi-Page Table Multi-Page Table Multi-P...
Page 56: Records On Web
(see 2.4.3, p. 56). 2.4.3 Records on Web Pages These pages show the results of a single measurement stored in the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s database, for example, an identi ication measurement (Figure 46, p. 57). The main contents vary with the type of shown records.
Page 57: Anatomy Of A Web Page With Details Of A Record
FLIR Detection 2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Type and Number of Type and Number of Navigation Record Buons Anatomy of a web page with details of a record Figure 46. Your computer must be connected to the Internet for this operation.
Page 58: Web Page Section With Gps Coordinates
Figure 48. Delete Delete the shown record from the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s database. Records referred to by another record, for example a spectrum referred to by an iden- ti ication measurement, are not actually deleted but marked as unreachable for future direct accesses.
Page 59: Printing Web
If a password is set (6.12, p. 128), you have to enter it in the instrument (see 2.2.7, p. 46) or in the web interface (Figure 51, p. 61) to gain access. When entering the FLIR identiFINDER R300 password via the web interface type “L”, “M”, or “R” (upper case).
Page 60: Administration Access
FLIR Detection Example printout of measurement results Figure 50. After entering the correct password, access is granted until you switch off your FLIR identiFINDER R300 (2.6, p. 64). 2.4.6 Administration Access Special credentials are required to access the administration pages of the web server where you can access system iles or upload new software.
Page 61: Entering The Password Before Accessing Protected Web
FLIR Detection 2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Entering the password before accessing protected web pages Figure 51. We recommend to change the password for better protection of your instrument against unauthorized access (see 8.18, p. 215). Entering the administration password Figure 52.
Page 62: Starting Up The Flir Identifinder R300
(see 6.10, p. 125). 5. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 switches to the dose rate display (Figure 56, p. 63) and is ready for operation.
Page 63: Powering Up The Flir Identifinder R300: Starting Up
FLIR Detection 2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Powering up the FLIR identiFINDER R300: Starting up Figure 54. Powering up the FLIR identiFINDER R300: Initialization Figure 55. FLIR identiFINDER R300 after powering up. Figure 56. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 64: Shutting Down The Flir Identifinder R300
If you shut down the FLIR identiFINDER R300 while an alarm is raised (Figure 58, p. 65), the end time of the alarm entry is not stored in the database (5, p. 97). Instead, the end time will re lect that the instrument was shut down before the end of the alarm.
Page 65: Low Power Conditions
FLIR Detection 2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Shutting down the FLIR identiFINDER R300 during an alarm Figure 58. 2.7 Low Power Conditions When the battery runs out of power, an appropriate warning will be displayed (Figure 59, p. 65) ac- companied by a characteristic sound (Figure 60, p.
Page 66: Resetting The Flir Identifinder R300
Figure 62. You should switch off the instrument. Please connect the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to an external power source (see 11.1, p. 229). 2.8 Resetting the FLIR identiFINDER R300 The FLIR identiFINDER R300 can be reset by performing a normal shut down–start up cycle.
Page 67 FLIR Detection 2. Operating the FLIR identiFINDER R300 To reset the FLIR identiFINDER R300… 1. Shut down the instrument (2.6, p. 64) Should a reset be necessary because the instrument does not react to your input any- more, you might have to use the forced shut down procedure described in section 2.6, p.
Page 69: Field Operating Guide
(SOP). In such a case, you should refer to that SOP. A typical application of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 is the survey of objects for radioactive radia- tion and to document the results of the survey. This process involves these fundamental steps: 1.
Page 70: Switching On And Checking The Instrument
3. Verify if there is enough energy in the battery and available space in the memory (Figure 63, p. 70). 4. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 switches to the dose rate display (Figure 64, p. 71) and is ready for operation.
Page 71: Neutron Radiation Survey
Available only for variants equipped with a neutron detector. To survey for neutrons… 1. Hold the FLIR identiFINDER R300 close to your body so that the neutron detector (Figure 238, p. 241) is close to you (Figure 67, p. 73). ®...
Page 72: Surveying An Object With The Flir Identifinder R300
3.2. Observing the Environment FLIR Detection Surveying an object with the FLIR identiFINDER R300. Figure 65. Title Bar itle Bar itle Bar Available only for variants equipped with a neutron detector. Dose rate warning reported on screen Figure 66. 2. Turn around 360° to detect the neutrons regardless of your location relative to the source.
Page 73: Locating A Radiation Source
3.3 Locating a Radiation Source Once you suspect the presence of a radiation source from observing the environment, you should use the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s Finder Mode (4.2, p. 88) to determine the exact location of the source. ...
Page 74: Finder Mode: Initial Background Measurement
Finder mode: Initial background measurement Figure 68. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 averages the count rate for adjustable intervals (see 6.30, p. 157) and will guide you with its display (Figure 69, p. 74) but mainly by emitting sounds indicating the distance to the source. The closer you are to the source, the more “excited” the beeper and the vibrator get.
Page 75: Identifying A Radiation Source
(2.2.7, p. 46). To identify radionuclides… 1. If the FLIR identiFINDER R300 runs in Dose Rate Mode (Figure 64, p. 71) and Finder Mode is enabled, then press . If Finder mode is disabled, then will be present so...
Page 76: Finding The Position For Best Measurements
The FLIR identiFINDER R300 assists with advice given on-screen (Figure 71, p. 76). 4. Wait until the preset acquisition duration is over. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 applies the identi ication algorithm to the acquired data and shows the result (Figure 72, p. 76). Additionally, the identi ication results including the spec- trum and, if required and available, the GPS coordinates are automatically saved in the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s database.
Page 77: Communicate With A Local Computer
You can access the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s settings and stored data from a computer locally con- nected to the instrument. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 acts as a web server so you need no special software other than your standard web browser. For some computer operating systems, however, you need to install drivers for the connection.
Page 78: Valid Ip Address After A Connection Was Established
Instrument Type Main Menu The FLIR identiFINDER R300’s home page Figure 75. 3. Open the table with identi ication records stored in the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s database (Figure 76, p. 79) via the menu Data Identi cations 4. To look for the desired data you can click the sorting button in one of the column titles (Fig- ure 76, p.
Page 79: Table Of Identi Ication Result Records
FLIR Detection 3. Field Operating Guide Multi-Page Table Multi-Page Table Multi-P Navigation Column Titles with Sorting Buons Table of identi ication result records Figure 76. 6. To view a summary of a record, hover the pointer over the table row of the record (Figure 76, p.
Page 80: Details Of An Identi Ication Result Record
3.5. Communicate with a Local Computer FLIR Detection Details of an identi ication result record Figure 77. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 81: Sending Results To A Remote Server
You can transfer identi ication results or spectra to a remote server for further processing or anal- ysis. An ANSI N42.42 ile (p. 269) containing the data is sent from the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to a cell phone via short range Bluetooth radio and from the phone to the remote server via the Internet.
Page 82: Identi Ication Result Summary For Sending
. Your device might require addi- Select tional steps like entering a PIN. Use the PIN shown on your FLIR identiFINDER R300 screen (Figure 83, p. 83). 4. Your FLIR identiFINDER R300 displays some details about the paired device and is ready to send data.
Page 83: Ready To Search For Bluetooth Devices
FLIR Detection 3. Field Operating Guide Ready to search for Bluetooth devices Figure 81. List of suitable Bluetooth devices detected Figure 82. Pairing with a Bluetooth device Figure 83. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 84: Switching Off
3.7. Switching Off FLIR Detection 3.7 Switching Off After you are done with all your measurements, you should shut down the FLIR identiFINDER R300. The details on shutting down are given in section 2.6, p. 64, the recommended procedure follows: ...
Page 85: Flir Identifinder R300 Modes
FLIR Detection 4. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Modes Chapter 4 FLIR identiFINDER R300 Modes This chapter provides detailed descriptions of the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s essential measuring modes for day-to-day procedures. Dose Rate Mode Observe the ambient radiation (see 4.1, p. 86) Finder Mode Locate radiation sources (see 4.2, p.
Page 86: Dose Rate Mode
While Finder mode is disabled, cycling modes will toggle between Dose Rate and Identi ication Figure 86. modes 4.1 Dose Rate Mode The Dose Rate Mode is the basic operation mode of the FLIR identiFINDER R300. It is activated after starting up the instrument. Current Dose Rate ent Dose Rate...
Page 87: Detector Overload
This condition is displayed on the screen (Figure 88, p. 87). We strongly recommend that you retreat from environments with radiation that high. Detector overload Figure 88. Move the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to a location with lower radiation and then press Con rm ® identiFINDER...
Page 88: Finder Mode
Inspect and change options (see 6, p. 103). 4.2 Finder Mode You can use the FLIR identiFINDER R300 in Finder Mode to locate a radiation source. Move the instrument around the vicinity of a suspected source and monitor the display, the red LED, vibrator, and beeper of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 for changes.
Page 89: Finder Mode: Initial Background Measurement
FLIR Detection 4. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Modes Current Count Rate Measuring Duration Finder mode: Initial background measurement Figure 89. Beep Threshold eep Threshold eep Threshold Current Count Rate Count Rate Exceeded the Rate Exceeded the Rate Exceeded the Beep Threshold...
Page 90: Identi Ication Mode
Identi ication Mode: Progress display during time limited data acquisition Figure 91. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 achieves better identi ication results if the count rate is within a cer- tain range shown in the center of in the indicator. While the current count rate is outside the desired range, advices are shown so you can shorten (Figure 92, p.
Page 91: Identi Ication Mode: Count Rate Too Low For Best Results
Figure 93. The acquisition of data stops after the duration or count criterion (6.4, p. 116) is met or when you . The FLIR identiFINDER R300 applies the identi ication algorithm and saves and displays the Exit result (Figure 95, p.
Page 92: Identi Ication Mode: Progress Display During Count Limited Data Acquisition
4.3. Identi cation Mode FLIR Detection Best Range Current Count Rate ent Count Rate ent Count Rate Schematic Count Rate Indicator Dead Time Relative to Current Dose Rate ent Dose Rate ent Dose Rate Passed Duration Duration uration uration Current Count Rate...
Page 93: Automated Mode
The next scheduled measurement will be omitted in such cases. The start of an automated measurement will be announced 60 s in advance by a countdown shown instead of the current time on the display of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 (Figure 97, p. 94). ®...
Page 94: Countdown Announcing The Start Of A Scheduled Measurement
4.4. Automated Mode FLIR Detection Countdown Countdown announcing the start of a scheduled measurement Figure 97. Automatic identi ication measurements override other activities except alarms (see 5, p. 97). Au- tomatic measurements are blocked during: • Background measurements in Finder Mode (see 4.2, p. 88) •...
Page 95: Remote-Controlled Spectrum Acquisition
Stop Stop After the acquisition, the FLIR identiFINDER R300 resumes the mode it was in before. If the previ- ous operation was interrupted during a time limited task like collecting background or identi ica- tion data, it must start over again.
Page 96: Message During Remote-Controlled Spectrum Acquisition
4.5. Remote-Controlled Spectrum Acquisition FLIR Detection Message during remote-controlled spectrum acquisition Figure 99. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 97: Flir Identifinder R300 Alarms
5. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Alarms Chapter 5 FLIR identiFINDER R300 Alarms If the FLIR identiFINDER R300 detects radiation above certain thresholds you can specify (see 6.33, p. 161), it raises an alarm. Alarms can be reported via several annunciators: Main Display Details of the alarm are always displayed on-screen, no matter which other activity was dis- played at the time the alarm condition was met (for example, Figure 101, p.
Page 98: Gamma Alarms
Dose rate display with alarm indication Figure 100. 5.1 Gamma Alarms The FLIR identiFINDER R300 continuously compares the detected gamma radiation against thresh- olds you can specify for • dose warning and dose alarm (see 6.33, p. 161) • dose rate warning and dose rate alarm (see 6.34, p. 162).
Page 99: Alarm Display: Dose Rate Warning
FLIR Detection 5. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Alarms Alarm display: Dose rate warning Figure 101. Alarm display: Dose rate alarm Figure 102. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 100: Gamma Alarms As Announced By The Red Led, Beeper, And Vibrator
5.1. Gamma Alarms FLIR Detection Warning Red LED Beeper Vibrator Dose or Dose Rate Alarm Red LED Beeper Vibrator Dose + Dose Rate Alarm Red LED Beeper Vibrator clock Gamma alarms as announced by the red LED, beeper, and vibrator Figure 103.
Page 101: Neutron Alarms
Figure 105. 5.3 Sigma Noti cations The FLIR identiFINDER R300 continuously monitors the radiation level and uses a smart algorithm to detect unusual increases. These events are announced as “�� noti ication” in the display’s title bar (Figure 106, p. 102) and, optionally, via beeper and vibrator.
Page 102: Dose Rate Display With �� Noti Ication
5.3. Sigma Noti cations FLIR Detection �� noti ications are based on the increase of the radiation level over time. Other than the alarms described above, they do not depend on the absolute level. Alarm State Info State Info State Info...
Page 103: Flir Identifinder R300 Menu Reference
You can access these commands and settings by navigating the menu hierarchy. Depending on your variant, there are different entry points for the menu hierarchy. Some FLIR identiFINDER R300 variants provide easy access to a few commands and settings with- out password. The complete menu listed under 6.1, p.
Page 104 6.1. Complete Option Menus (Outline) FLIR Detection ⋅ ⋅ ..............see 6.8, p.
Page 105: Hierarchy Of The Flir Identifinder R300 Menu
Remote Server Settings Dose Rate Settings Dose Alarm Thresholds Mass Storage Network Dose Rate Alarm Thresholds Report Settings Alarm Options Download Settings Neutron Alarm Thresholds Current Alarm State Hierarchy of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 menu Figure 107. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 106: Spectrum
6.2. Spectrum FLIR Detection 6.2 Spectrum ® ® Options Menu (p. 103) More Options (p. 103) Spectrum Live Spectrum (p. 209) This command displays a spectrum and offers access to the settings that in luence the display. You can acquire data ad hoc or load saved spectra from the database and inspect them with different scalings.
Page 107: Spectrum Information Around The Chart
You cannot start the acquisition if the duration you preset (see 6.8, p. 121) for acquisition has ended. This is indicated by a remaining acquisition duration (Figure 111, p. 108) of 0. If you try to start nevertheless, your FLIR identiFINDER R300 beeps. ®...
Page 108: Acquiring Spectrum Data While The Duration Is Preset
Acquiring spectrum data while the duration is preset Figure 111. • You switch the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to Identi ication Mode (see 4.3, p. 90). This dis- cards the current spectrum and loads the spectrum from the identi ication process into the spectrum viewer.
Page 109: Spectrum With Cursor At Local Peak
FLIR Detection 6. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Menu Reference The vertical scaling is adjusted to make best use of the available screen height. If you zoom in (see below), this may cause vertical rescaling if you move the cursor between sections with high peaks or noise.
Page 110: Roi Speci Ication: Moving The Cursor
6.2. Spectrum FLIR Detection Cursor Decoration ROI Speci ication: Moving the cursor Figure 113. Cursor Decoration Marker Decoration er Decoration er Decoration ROI Speci ication: Marking the irst ROI boundary Figure 114. Clear Markers Clear all markers. ⇋ ⇋ ⇋...
Page 111: Roi Speci Ication: Marking The Second Roi Boundary
FLIR Detection 6. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Menu Reference Cursor Decoration Marker Decoration er Decoration er Decoration Marker Decoration ROI Speci ication: Marking the second ROI boundary Figure 115. Start Coordinate t Coordinate t Coordinate End Coordinate of of Horizontal Axis...
Page 112: Spectrum Scale: First Half Of Spectrum Visible
6.2. Spectrum FLIR Detection Start Coordinate t Coordinate t Coordinate End Coordinate of of Horizontal Axis of Horizontal Axis of Horizontal Axis Horizontal Axis Horizontal Scale (Zoom) Spectrum Scale: First half of spectrum visible Figure 117. Start Coordinate t Coordinate...
Page 113: Spectrum Scale: The De Ined Roi Its Into The Available Screen Width
That is, fresh data are added to the loaded spectrum. Identify Let the FLIR identiFINDER R300 apply its identi ication algorithm to the current spectrum. A list of identi ied nuclides, if any, is displayed and saved (Figure 121, p. 114).
Page 114: Radionuclides Identi Ied In The Current Spectrum
6.2. Spectrum FLIR Detection Nuclide Names Names Names Nuclide Usage Identi cation Con dence ation Con dence ation Con dence Nuclide Severity Reference Number of the Saved Record Radionuclides identi ied in the current spectrum Figure 121. Send Go to (see 6.21, p.
Page 115: Calibration
FLIR Detection 6. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Menu Reference Send Save the spectrum and go to (see 6.22, p. 140), avoiding the detour around the Send Spectrum normal options menu hierarchy. The current spectrum will be already chosen for sending. Preset Go to the (see 6.8, p.
Page 116: Identi Ication Settings
6.4. Identi cation Settings FLIR Detection Counts at the Peak’s at the Peak’s at the Peak’s Theoretical Position Theoretical Position Theoretical Position Boundaries of the oundaries of the oundaries of the Analyzed Region Analyzed Region Analyzed Region Checking the calibration Figure 122.
Page 117: Upper Items Of The Identi Ication Settings
You can specify the durations “Dynamic” or from 1 s to 999 s (16 m 39 s). If you specify a duration of “Dynamic”, the FLIR identiFINDER R300 will collect data un- til 4800 gamma counts have been registered. This may take a while especially if the radiation level is near the background level.
Page 118: Nuclide Visibility
® Settings (p. 180) Nuclides (p. 193) Built into the FLIR identiFINDER R300 is a library used to identify the nuclides causing gamma ra- diation. Please refer to Appendix C, p. for further information about the nuclides in this library.
Page 119: Nuclide Usage
® Settings (p. 180) Nuclides (p. 193) Built into the FLIR identiFINDER R300 is a library used to identify the nuclides causing gamma ra- diation. Please refer to Appendix C, p. for further information about the nuclides in this library.
Page 120: Nuclide Severity
® Settings (p. 180) Nuclides (p. 193) Built into the FLIR identiFINDER R300 is a library used to identify the nuclides causing gamma ra- diation. Please refer to Appendix C, p. for further information about the nuclides in this library.
Page 121: Presets
You can preset either one of these limits. If you try to enter a second preset, the others will be set to “No Limit”. Preset limits remain in effect until you change them or switch off your FLIR identiFINDER R300.
Page 122: Display Settings
General Options (p. 104) Display Settings ® ® Settings (p. 180) General (p. 184) User Interface (p. 186) This screen groups several options that in luence the display of your FLIR identiFINDER R300 (Fig- ure 128, p. 123). ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 123: Display Settings In Daytime Colors
FLIR Detection 6. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Menu Reference Display settings in daytime colors Figure 128. Settings and Commands Colors Choose a color set for the display. Daytime Colors optimized for bright environments (Figure 128, p. 123). Almost all screen shots in this manual were taken using this color set.
Page 124: Display Settings In Classic Colors
6.9. Display Settings FLIR Detection Display settings in classic colors Figure 130. Backlight Specify the brightness of the display’s backlight in steps between 1 (dim) and 10 (very bright). Timeout Specify the duration of user inactivity after which the display backlight is dimmed to save energy.
Page 125: Clock Settings
You can check and change the settings of the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s clock in this screen (Fig- ure 131, p. 125). If the GPS receiver is switched on (see 6.11, p. 127), the received time sets the clock of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 and the only setting you have to specify is your time zone.
Page 126: Clock Settings: Selecting The Time Zone
Settings and Commands Time Zone Select your time zone from the list built into the FLIR identiFINDER R300. Time zones are speci ied as offset from UTC/GMT (Figures 132–133, p. 126–126). Periods for daylight savings time, however, might be different for the same offset from UTC in various regions.
Page 127: Gps Settings
General Options (p. 104) GPS Settings ® ® Settings (p. 180) GPS and Clock (p. 186) GPS (p. 186) This screen (Figure 134, p. 127) groups settings regarding the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s GPS re- ceiver. GPS Settings Figure 134. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 128: Set Password
If a location could be determined from GPS data since you switched on the FLIR identiFINDER R300, the last valid location is used. Otherwise, the position of the intersection of the Greenwich Meridian with the Equator is used (0° N, 0° E).
Page 129: Clear Password
FLIR Detection 6. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Menu Reference Entering a new password Figure 135. Entering a new password: Con irmation Figure 136. 6.13 Clear Password ® ® ® ® ® Options Menu (p. 103) More Options (p. 103) Advanced Options (p. 104) Maintenance (p.
Page 130: Show Status
You can free memory by erasing all or some of the data (see 6.16, p. 133) if neces- sary. Screenshots The number of screen shots saved in memory. IP Address The IP address of your FLIR identiFINDER R300. You need this address to communicate with the instrument from a computer (see 6.26, p. 152). ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 131: Flir Identifinder R300 Status Display: System
If this number drops below 3, the given location is invalid. It is either the most re- cent valid location, or, if there was no valid location since you switched on the FLIR identiFINDER R300, the intersection of the Greenwich meridian and the equator.
Page 132: Reset Factory Settings
Maintenance (p. 104) Reset Factory Settings This command (Figure 140, p. 132) discards all changes you made to any of the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s settings and reestablishes the settings made at the factory. The password (see 2.2.7, p. 46), if any, is reset to the factory setting as well.
Page 133: Erase All Spectra
Maintenance (p. 104) Erase Data (p. 104) Erase All Spectra This command (Figure 141, p. 133) deletes all spectra saved in the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s database, including min/max/average for dose rate and neutron, GPS location, and identi ication, if any.
Page 134: Erase All Screenshots
Advanced Options (p. 104) Maintenance (p. 104) Erase Data (p. 104) Erase All Screenshots This command (compare Figure 141, p. 133) deletes all screenshots saved in the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s permanent memory. Settings and Commands Erase Delete all screenshots. Cancel Keep the screenshots and return to the superior menu.
Page 135: Automated Mode Settings
® Settings (p. 180) General (p. 184) Measurement (p. 184) This screen (Figure 144, p. 136) groups settings regarding the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s auto- mated identi ication mode (see 4.4, p. 93). Settings and Commands Time Interval Choose one of the available intervals for automated identi ication measurements: Off, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, On Dose Rate Warning.
Page 136: Automated Mode Settings
The success of the instrument or operator unit can be adversely affected if this advice is not followed though there is no fault of either the instrument or the operator. FLIR Detection, Inc. also wishes to avoid the performance of the instrument being called into question through no fault of the instrument.
Page 137: Send Identi Ication
Cancel Edit values, see 2.2.3, p. for details. Exit Return to the superior menu. 6.21 Send Identi cation This item is available for FLIR identiFINDER R300 variants with Bluetooth (see A.1, p. 237). ® ® ® ® ® Options Menu (p. 103) More Options (p.
Page 138: Sending Data: Identi Ication Summary
6.21. Send Identi cation FLIR Detection A summary of the chosen identi ication is shown (Figure 146, p. 138) so you can verify your choice and choose other data if necessary. The spectrum analyzed to compute the identi ication results is always included with the sent data.
Page 139: Sending Data: Incomplete Settings
FLIR Detection 6. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Menu Reference Sending Data: Incomplete settings Figure 147. Sending Data: Transmission progress Figure 148. Exit Return to the superior menu. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 140: Send Spectrum
6.22. Send Spectrum FLIR Detection Sending Data: Mission accomplished Figure 149. 6.22 Send Spectrum This item is available for FLIR identiFINDER R300 variants with Bluetooth (see A.1, p. 237). ® ® ® ® ® Options Menu (p. 103) More Options (p. 103) Advanced Options (p.
Page 141: Bluetooth
Figure 151. 6.23 Bluetooth This item is available for FLIR identiFINDER R300 variants with Bluetooth (see A.1, p. 237). The FLIR identiFINDER R300 supports two Bluetooth modes: Bluetooth Serial Port Protocol (SPP) and Bluetooth Periphery. While Bluetooth SPP Mode is enabled, Bluetooth Periphery Mode is dis- abled.
Page 142: Bluetooth Spp Settings
6.23. Bluetooth FLIR Detection This screen (Figure 152, p. 142) shows if the Bluetooth SPP mode is enabled and whether the FLIR identiFINDER R300 is currently Discoverable. Bluetooth SPP Figure 152. Settings and Commands Status Indicates whether Enable SPP (see 6.23.2, p. 142) is set to On (Enabled) or Off (Disabled) .
Page 143: Bluetooth Spp
Settings and Commands Enable SPP When set to On the FLIR identiFINDER R300 will attempt to connect in SPP mode using the Bluetooth SPP settings. If set to Off, then Bluetooth Periphery mode can be enabled (see 6.23.3, p. 144).
Page 144: Bluetooth Periphery
6.23. Bluetooth FLIR Detection 6.23.3 Bluetooth Periphery This item is available for FLIR identiFINDER R300 variants with Bluetooth (see A.1, p. 237). ® ® ® ® Options Menu (p. 103) More Options (p. 103) Advanced Options (p. 104) Connectivity Options (p. 104) Bluetooth Periphery This command (Figure 154, p.
Page 145: Ready To Search For Bluetooth Devices
1. Prepare the Bluetooth device and make sure it can be found (perhaps called “discover- able” or “visible” in the device’s settings). 2. Place the device in the vicinity of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 (up to ca. 10 m (33 ft)). 3. Initiate a search for devices with (Figure 156, p.
Page 146: Searching For Bluetooth Devices
6.23. Bluetooth FLIR Detection Searching for Bluetooth devices Figure 157. No devices detected Figure 158. 7. To start the pairing with the chosen device, press Select 8. Choose the PIN type for a trusted connection (Figure 160, p. 147). Most devices require the entry of an ad hoc random PIN to establish a trusted connec-...
Page 147: List Of Suitable Bluetooth Devices Detected
FLIR Detection 6. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Menu Reference List of suitable Bluetooth devices detected Figure 159. Selecting a PIN for the pairing of Bluetooth devices Figure 160. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 148: Pairing With A Bluetooth Device
6.23. Bluetooth FLIR Detection 9. If your device requires a PIN entry, use the PIN shown on your FLIR identiFINDER R300 screen (Figure 161, p. 148). Pairing with a Bluetooth device Figure 161. 10. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 shows some information about the Bluetooth device after a successful pairing (Figure 162, p.
Page 149: Remote Server Settings
Settings (p. 180) Connectivity (p. 190) Remote Server (p. 192) This screen (Figure 164, p. 149) groups settings that in luence the transfer of FLIR identiFINDER R300 data to a remote server. Refer to Chapter 9, p. for details of this method.
Page 150: Mass Storage
This item is available for FLIR identiFINDER R300 variants with Bluetooth (see A.1, p. 237). HTTP URI The address of the server receiving data from the FLIR identiFINDER R300 via Bluetooth or the web interface. Down Select Choose and select menu items, see 2.2.2, p.
Page 151: Starting The Usb Mass Storage Mode
The FLIR identiFINDER R300 in USB mass storage mode Figure 166. All of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 network services will stop and after a few moments the FLIR identiFINDER R300 will be recognized as an external hard disk by the connected com- puter.
Page 152: Network
Figure 167. It is recommended to restart your FLIR identiFINDER R300 after changing network settings. If the FLIR identiFINDER R300 is currently connected to an external device, you have to reestablish the connection according to the new settings. Settings and Commands Device Name The name of this FLIR identiFINDER R300 to identify it in communication with other devices.
Page 153: Report Settings
6. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Menu Reference USB Subnet To connect to the FLIR identiFINDER R300 via IP, it must have an IP address. This address is taken from one of the pools of IP addresses reserved by the IANA for private networks. You can choose from the listed pools.
Page 154: Download Settings
Download Options (p. 192) This screen (Figure 169, p. 155) lists several ile formats available for transferring recorded data from the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to a connected computer (8, p. 179). You can accelerate the *.n42 downloads by excluding ile types not needed in your work low. For example, the formats *.spc...
Page 155: Gamma, Neutron Counters
(Figure 171, p. 156). The counters for gamma and neutrons (if available) are reset when you switch on the FLIR identiFINDER R300 or when you reset them explicitly (see below).
Page 156: Gamma Counter Information
6.29. Gamma, Neutron Counters FLIR Detection Gamma counter information Figure 170. Gamma and neutron counter information (Available only for variants equipped with a neutron Figure 171. detector.) Settings and Commands Gamma Counts The accumulated gamma counts registered by the detector crystals.
Page 157: Finder Settings
® ® Settings (p. 180) General (p. 184) Measurement (p. 184) This screen (Figure 172, p. 157) groups options that in luence the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s be- havior in Finder mode (see 4.2, p. 88). Finder settings Figure 172. ®...
Page 158 Specify the sensitivity for audible feedback in Finder mode (see 4.2, p. 88). You can specify values from 50 to 200 %. While in Finder mode, the FLIR identiFINDER R300 emits sound when the count rate rises above a threshold �� which is represented by the dashed line across the top of the Finder display (Figure 90, p.
Page 159: Dose Rate Settings
FLIR Detection 6. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Menu Reference Down Select Choose and select menu items, see 2.2.2, p. for details. Accept Cancel Edit values, see 2.2.3, p. for details. Exit Return to the superior menu. 6.31 Dose Rate Settings ®...
Page 160: Alarm Indicators
Alarm (p. 188) Alarm Indicators (p. 188) The FLIR identiFINDER R300 reports various events with on-screen messages. Additionally, you can have it report events, especially alarms, with other methods (Figure 174, p. 160). You can switch each of the annunciation methods independently.
Page 161: Dose Alarm Thresholds
FLIR Detection 6. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Menu Reference This setting does not affect the power status LED. It cannot be switched off. Beeper Switch the beeper on or off. Vibrator Switch the vibrator on or off. Down Select Choose and select menu items, see 2.2.2, p.
Page 162: Dose Rate Alarm Thresholds
6.34. Dose Rate Alarm Thresholds FLIR Detection Settings and Commands Alarm The value with unit for the alarm threshold. Use “Off” (the lowest value) to suppress this alarm. Available units are nSv – µSv – mSv – Sv (nrem – µrem – mrem – rem) Warning The value with unit for the warning threshold.
Page 163: Neutron Alarm Thresholds
Left Right Edit composite values, see 2.2.4, p. for details. Exit Return to the superior menu. 6.35 Neutron Alarm Thresholds This item is available for FLIR identiFINDER R300 variants with a neutron detector (see A.1, p. 237). ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 164: Neutron Alarm Threshold Settings
6.35. Neutron Alarm Thresholds FLIR Detection ® ® Options Menu (p. 103) Alarm Options (p. 105) Neutron Alarm Thresholds ® ® Settings (p. 180) Alarm (p. 188) Neutron Alarms (p. 190) This screen (Figure 177, p. 164) groups the thresholds for neutron warnings and alarms.
Page 165: Current Alarm State
FLIR Detection 6. FLIR identiFINDER R300 Menu Reference 6.36 Current Alarm State ® ® Options Menu (p. 103) Alarm Options (p. 105) Current Alarm State This screen (Figure 178, p. 165) is identical to the alarm screen always shown when a warning or an alarm is raised (compare 5, p.
Page 167: Connecting The Flir Identifinder R300 To A Local Computer
FLIR identiFINDER R300 behaves as a mass storage device. Web Server The FLIR identiFINDER R300 can act as a web server you can access in a web browser to download data or to operate the FLIR identiFINDER R300 and change its settings with the enhanced convenience of a large screen and a real keyboard.
Page 168: Plugging And Unplugging
Figure 179. connector) The USB socket of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 is at the lower end of the instrument. It is covered by a lap in the rubber boot (Figure 180, p. 168). USB socket covered by a lap in the rubber boot Figure 180.
Page 169: Plugging And Unplugging The Cable
Plugging and unplugging the cable Figure 181. Do not pull at the cable behind the connector and do not bend it when removing it from the FLIR identiFINDER R300 (Figure 182, p. 169). Do not bend the cable or the plug! Figure 182.
Page 170: The Flir Identifinder R300 As A Mass Storage Device
7.2 The FLIR identiFINDER R300 as a Mass Storage Device Computers supporting the connection of USB devices usually have a driver for devices identifying themselves as mass storage, for example USB sticks or USB hard disks. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 supports the same standard.
Page 171: Preparing The Usb Network Connection On A Computer
11.04, and Ubuntu 12.04 were tested successfully. There should be a good chance with other mod- ern distributions as well. Just connect the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to the computer with the included cable and you are ready to go. 7.3.2 Windows XP You must install the driver software included within the FLIR identiFINDER R300 before you can use the USB network connection of the FLIR identiFINDER R300.
Page 172: Beginning Of The Installation
6. Stop the mass storage connection from the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to your computer (see 7.2, p. 170). Whenever you connect a computer and a FLIR identiFINDER R300 which is not in the USB mass storage mode, the FLIR identiFINDER R300 identi ies itself as an RNDIS device. A computer running Microsoft Windows XP detecting the device checks whether the device is known and will report the detection of new hardware if not (Figure 188, p.
Page 173: End Of The Installation
FLIR Detection 7. Connecting the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to a Local Computer End of the installation Figure 187. Windows XP reporting new hardware at the noti ication area. Figure 188. To install the software for new hardware… Windows launches the wizard for new hardware (Figure 189, p. 173).
Page 174: Specifying A Driver Source
7.3. Preparing the USB Network Connection on a Computer FLIR Detection 2. Proceed to the following page (Figure 190, p. 174) by clicking Next Specifying a driver source Figure 190. 3. Click to have the system search for the driver Install the software automatically (Recommended) you installed as described above.
Page 175: Windows Vista, Windows 7
End of the installation Figure 192. 6. You are now ready to use the web interface of your FLIR identiFINDER R300 (see 8, p. 179). You will have to repeat these steps for every FLIR identiFINDER R300 you connect to your computer, sometimes even if you connect the same instrument to a different USB port of your computer.
Page 176: Flir Rndis Driver Installer
6. Stop the mass storage connection from the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to your computer (see 7.2, p. 170). Whenever you connect a computer and a FLIR identiFINDER R300 which is not in the USB mass storage mode, the FLIR identiFINDER R300 identi ies itself as an RNDIS device. A computer running Microsoft Windows Windows 7 detecting the device checks whether the device is known and will report the detection of new hardware if not (Figure 197, p.
Page 177: Beginning Of The Installation
The system installs the driver software for the device and reports when the device is ready to use in the noti ication area (Figure 198, p. 178). You are now ready to use the web interface of your FLIR identiFINDER R300 (see 8, p. 179). ®...
Page 178: Using The Network Connection
Valid addresses of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 after a connection to a computer was established Figure 199. One address contains the serial number of your FLIR identiFINDER R300, the other is an IP address according to the current settings (see 6.26, p. 152). To access the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s web in- terface, simply point your web browser to one of the given addresses, for example to the IP address http://172.16.0.1...
Page 179: Using The Flir Identifinder R300 Web Server
In principle, the web interface provides all the settings and commands you know from the FLIR identiFINDER R300 itself, but with the added convenience of a larger screen and a real keyboard. Point your web browser to the address given after establishing a network connection (see 7.4, p.
Page 180 8. Using the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server FLIR Detection ⋅ ............. see 8.2, p.
Page 181: Info (Web Page)
Home (p. 179) Info This web page displays diverse information regarding your FLIR identiFINDER R300 (Figure 200, p. 182). System This section (Figure 200, p. 182) contains information about the FLIR identiFINDER R300 and its con iguration. ® ® Home (p. 179) Info (p.
Page 182: Resources (Web Page)
8.2 Resources (Web Page) ® Home (p. 179) Resources This web page (Figure 201, p. 183) provides access to various resources stored on the FLIR identiFINDER R300. Open-Source Software This section (Figure 201, p. 183) provides information about the open-source libraries used in the software of the FLIR identiFINDER R300.
Page 183: Resources Web Page
8. Using the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server Resources web page Figure 201. Download Download the license or the source code of a library from the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to your computer. Data Schemata *.xml This section (Figure 201, p. 183) offers the XML schemata describing the iles you can download or send from your FLIR identiFINDER R300.
Page 184: General (Web Page)
8.3 General (Web Page) ® Settings (p. 180) General This web page (Figure 202, p. 185) provides access to various settings of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 for inspection or editing. To transfer your changes to the FLIR identiFINDER R300, click Save 8.3.1 Measurement...
Page 185: General Settings Web Page
FLIR Detection 8. Using the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server General Settings web page Figure 202. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 186: User Interface
This settings web page lets you inspect and specify GPS location and clock settings of the FLIR identiFINDER R300. This web page section (Figure 203, p. 187) lets you inspect and edit GPS settings of the FLIR identiFINDER R300. ®...
Page 187: The Gps And Clock Settings Web Page
FLIR Detection 8. Using the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server The GPS and Clock settings web page Figure 203. Look Up with GeoHack Sends the shown GPS coordinates to the GeoHack page on the Wikimedia Toolserver, a free service of Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. (Internet access re- quired).
Page 188: Alarm (Web Page)
8.5 Alarm (Web Page) ® Settings (p. 180) Alarm This web page (Figure 204, p. 189) provides access to alarm settings of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 for inspection or editing. To transfer your changes to the FLIR identiFINDER R300, click Save 8.5.1 Alarm Indicators...
Page 189: Gamma Alarms
FLIR Detection 8. Using the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server Available only for variants equipped with a neutron detector. Available only for variants equipped with a neutron detector. Alarm Settings web page Figure 204. 8.5.2 Gamma Alarms ® ® Settings (p. 180) Alarm (p.
Page 190: Neutron Alarms
8.6 Connectivity (Web Page) ® Settings (p. 180) Connectivity This web page (Figure 205, p. 191) comprises various settings of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 re- lated to local and remote network connections. To transfer your changes to the FLIR identiFINDER R300, click Save 8.6.1 Local Area Network...
Page 191: Connectivity Settings Web Page
FLIR Detection 8. Using the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server Connectivity Settings web page Figure 205. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 192: Remote Server
Connectivity (p. 190) Remote Server This web page section (Figure 205, p. 191) lets you con igure the connection of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to a remote server via Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking. You can access these settings on the instrument as well. Please ind the details about the settings in chapter “FLIR identiFINDER R300 Reference”...
Page 193: Nuclides (Web Page)
R300 discoverable over Bluetooth for the Discovery timeout period. SPP PIN displays the current PIN for connecting to the FLIR identiFINDER R300 via Bluetooth SPP mode. The PIN may be edited. Enable discovery mode after disconnect is set to Off then discovery of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 via Bluetooth will be disabled after a connection is terminated.
Page 194: Backup (Web Page)
To transfer your changes to the FLIR identiFINDER R300, click Save 8.9 Backup (Web Page) ® Settings (p. 180) Backup This web page (Figure 208, p. 195) lets you backup and restore the complete settings of the FLIR identiFINDER R300. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 195: Backup Web Page
FLIR Detection 8. Using the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server Backup web page Figure 208. *.xml The instrument’s settings are saved in an ile. You can inspect or edit this ile with common text editors supporting UTF-8 or with specialized XML editors.
Page 196 Use your computer’s standard method to choose a settings ile. Upload Transfer the ile to the FLIR identiFINDER R300. The software of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 will check the formal integrity of the ile you uploaded. If the uploaded ile contains, for example, syntax errors or unknown settings, the complete ile will be rejected and the settings of the instrument will remain un- changed.
Page 197: Bulk Download (Web Page)
® Data (p. 180) Bulk Download This web page lets you download all or a selection of the data saved in your FLIR identiFINDER R300’s database to your computer (Figure 209, p. 198). The records matching cer- *.zip tain criteria will be wrapped into a archive and downloaded.
Page 198: Bulk Download Web Page
The name of the downloaded archive begins with the serial number of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 followed by the type of contents, for example 103156000000 Bulk Download.zip Depending on the con iguration of your web browser, the archive will be downloaded to your standard download folder or your browser will ask you to name a destination folder and a ile name.
Page 199: Identi Ications (Web Page)
Data (p. 180) Identi cations This web page (Figure 210, p. 200) tabulates the identi ication results stored in the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s database (For the navigation of tables refer to section 2.4.2, p. 55). The table shows several columns for every record: The arbitrary reference number of the record.
Page 200: Identi Ication Details (Web Page)
8.11. Identi cations (Web Page) FLIR Detection Available only for Available only for variants equipped with a neutron detector. Table of identi ication result records Figure 210. Neutron Alarm Shows whether a neutron alarm was raised during the measurement this identi ication result is based upon.
Page 201: Details Of An Identi Ication Result Record
FLIR Detection 8. Using the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server Available only for variants equipped with a neutron detector. Details of an identi ication result record Figure 211. To download the shown record, click and follow the directions given by your web Download browser.
Page 202: Spectra (Web Page)
Data (p. 180) Spectra This web page (Figure 212, p. 203) tabulates the spectra stored in the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s database (For the navigation of tables refer to section 2.4.2, p. 55). The table shows several columns for every record: The arbitrary reference number of the record.
Page 203: Spectrum Details (Web Page)
The name of the downloaded archive begins with the serial number of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 followed by the type and the reference number of the record, for example 103156000000 Spectrum 4711.zip The downloaded archive contains iles in several formats. The ile names comprise the type of data and the reference number of the record.
Page 204 8.12. Spectra (Web Page) FLIR Detection Spectrum 4711.ANSI N42.42 2006.n42 An XML ile according to ANSI N42.42 2006 (p. 269) containing instrument information and the measured spectrum. Spectrum 4711.ANSI N42.42 2012.n42 An XML ile according to ANSI N42.42 2012 (p. 269) containing instrument information and the measured spectrum.
Page 205: Details Of A Spectrum Record
FLIR Detection 8. Using the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server Available only for variants equipped with a neutron detector. Details of a spectrum record Figure 213. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 206: Alarms (Web Page)
® Data (p. 180) Alarms This web page (Figure 214, p. 206) tabulates the alarms and warnings stored in the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s database (For the navigation of tables refer to section 2.4.2, p. 55). Table of alarm records Figure 214.
Page 207: Alarm Details (Web Page)
Figure 215. 8.14 Screenshots (Web Page) ® Data (p. 180) Screenshots This web page (Figure 216, p. 208) lists the screenshots saved in the database of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 (see 2.2.8, p. 49, cf 7.2, p. 170). ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 208: Live Screen (Web Page)
8.15 Live Screen (Web Page) Live Screen This web page re lects the screen of your FLIR identiFINDER R300 (Figure 217, p. 209). The image is updated every 2 seconds. You can operate your FLIR identiFINDER R300 with the instrument keyboard (see 2.2, p. 32) or by clicking the buttons in the web page image.
Page 209: Live Spectrum (Web Page)
Spectrum (p. 106) The main feature of this web page (Figure 218, p. 210) is the live spectrum chart. The live spectrum shown here is independent from the spectrum you can view on the FLIR identiFINDER R300 (see 6.2, p. 106).
Page 210: Empty Live Spectrum Page
8.16. Live Spectrum (Web Page) FLIR Detection Available only for variants equipped with a neutron detector. Empty live spectrum page Figure 218. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 211 Applies the identi ication algorithm to the current spectrum. The result is shown above the chart (Figure 220, p. 214). The identi ication result is stored in the FLIR identiFINDER R300’s database. The reference numbers of identi ication results saved during this live spectrum session are shown in a sec- tion below the chart.
Page 212 8.16. Live Spectrum (Web Page) FLIR Detection Linear Switches to linear scaling (the default) along the vertical axis of the spectrum chart. Square Root Switches to square root scaling along the vertical axis of the spectrum chart. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 213: Live Spectrum Page During Data Acquisition
FLIR Detection 8. Using the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server !!Acquisition Status Available only for variants equipped with a neutron detector. Live spectrum page during data acquisition Figure 219. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 214: Identi Ication Results Of A Live Spectrum
8.16. Live Spectrum (Web Page) FLIR Detection Available only for variants equipped with a neutron detector. Identi ication results of a live spectrum Figure 220. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 215: Software Update (Web Page)
Administration (p. 181) Software Update This web page (Figure 221, p. 215) lets you load iles onto your FLIR identiFINDER R300 for soft- ware updates. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 will recognize the uploaded ile and process it as de- scribed in B.2, p. 255.
Page 216: System Files (Web Page)
Administration (p. 181) System Files This web page (Figure 223, p. 217) lets you download or delete log iles from your FLIR identiFINDER R300. These logs are created in certain circumstances and might help our service and support personnel to identify problems.
Page 217: System Iles Web Page
FLIR Detection 8. Using the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Web Server System iles web page Figure 223. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 219: Sending Data To A Remote Server
Chapter 9 Sending Data to a Remote Server The FLIR identiFINDER R300 can transfer data via the Internet to a remote server for further pro- cessing like reachback analysis, archival or whatever process is implemented on the server, see Figure 224, p.
Page 220: Internet Connection
The HTTP URI (e.g. ) of the remote server running the software to accept and handle the data sent by the FLIR identiFINDER R300 has to be stored in the instrument’s settings under ® ®...
Page 221: Connection For Uploading Flir Identifinder R300 Data To A Remote Server
2. Enter the setup information into the FLIR identiFINDER R300 (see 6.24, p. 149) 3. Enter the operator’s (your) name and voice phone in the FLIR identiFINDER R300 (see 6.27, p. 153) so they can be included in reports to be sent.
Page 222 1. Place you cell phone in the vicinity of your FLIR identiFINDER R300. 2. Pair your cell phone with the FLIR identiFINDER R300 (see 6.23.3, p. 144). All the settings mentioned above are necessary to send data to a remote server. If any item is missing, you will be prompted to enter it when you actually want to send data.
Page 223: Connecting Via Satellite Phone
While the LED is lashing in a triple lash pattern, the adapter is discoverable. 3. Place the device in the vicinity of the FLIR identiFINDER R300. The maximum range is 10 m (33 ft) but could be less depending on the environment.
Page 224: Select "Change Device" If An Unwanted Device Is Paired
10.1. Pairing the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to a Satellite Phone FLIR Detection 5. If the FLIR identiFINDER R300 has not yet been paired with any Bluetooth device, it will be- gin the search immediately so continue to the next step. If the FLIR identiFINDER R300 has previously been paired with another device, then the Bluetooth device selection screen will appear (Figure 226, p.
Page 225: No Bluetooth Devices Detected
FLIR Detection 10. Connecting via Satellite Phone If the FLIR identiFINDER R300 is unable to detect any compatible Bluetooth devices it will report ”Search Failed” (Figure 228, p. 224). Ensure the SD1000 LED is still lash- ing in a triple lash pattern and that the devices are within the maximum range. If the devices are more than a few meters apart then move them closer, if possible.
Page 226: Selecting A Pin For The Pairing Of Bluetooth Devices
Pairing to a Bluetooth device failed Figure 233. 10. After a successful pairing, the FLIR identiFINDER R300 will display information about the paired Bluetooth device in the Device Details screen (Figure 234, p. 227). Verify that the FLIR identiFINDER R300 has established the Connection as ”Dial-Up Network” as shown in ®...
Page 227: Con Iguring Remote Server Settings For The Satellite Phone
The Device Details indicates successfull pairing Figure 234. Keep the satellite phone (and SD1000) and the FLIR identiFINDER R300 within 10 m (33 ft) of each other during use. In some environments, the devices may need to be kept even closer than this limit to maintain the pairing.
Page 228 10.2. Con guring Remote Server Settings for the Satellite Phone FLIR Detection HTTP URI: URI (web address) of a reachback server http https The protocol ( ) is part of the URI, that is, you can change it to for secure transfer if required.
Page 229: Powering The Flir Identifinder R300
This might not be the case with some laptops, netbooks or similar battery powered devices. While the FLIR identiFINDER R300 is connected to an external power source, the green LED (Fig- ure 5, p. 26) is on. You can run the instrument from external power and charge the batteries.
Page 230: Wall Mounted Power Supply
Power Supply: Removing the international adapter Figure 235. Power Supply: Attaching an international adapter Figure 236. 11.2 Charging the FLIR identiFINDER R300 You can charge the built-in battery by connecting the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to an external power source. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 231: Charging Durations
To charge the batteries in the FLIR identiFINDER R300… 1. Use the power supply to connect the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to a wall outlet or equivalent power source. Use the auto adapter to connect the FLIR identiFINDER R300 to an appropriate power source.
Page 232 11.3. Battery Power Saving Tips FLIR Detection This section lists those features of your FLIR identiFINDER R300 that need a lot of energy but might not be necessary all the time or for all ields of application. The list begins with the more energy-demanding features and proceeds to the frugal ones.
Page 233: Accessories For The Flir Identifinder R300
12. Accessories for the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Chapter 12 Accessories for the FLIR identiFINDER R300 This chapter gives an overview of the various accessories available for the FLIR identiFINDER R300; some are included with certain variants, others are sold separately. 12.1 Source Set The source set (sold separately) is a collection of radiation sources for calibration, testing or train- ing purposes.
Page 234 12.1. Source Set FLIR Detection Nuclide Activity [Bq] Peaks of Interest [MeV] RSS8 37000 0.081 0.276 0.303 0.356 0.384 37000 0.121 0.244 0.344 0.562 0.826 0.963 1.082 1.109 1.408 37000 0.662 37000 0.511 1.275 37000 0.835 37000 0.122 0.136 37000 1.173 1.333...
Page 235: Appendix
FLIR Detection 12. Accessories for the FLIR identiFINDER R300 … continuation Nuclide Activity [Bq] Peaks of Interest [MeV] 3700 0.662 37000 0.511 1.275 37000 0.835 37000 0.122 0.136 37000 1.173 1.333 37000 0.088 RSS8EOD5 37000 0.081 0.276 0.303 0.356 0.384 18500 0.121 0.244 0.344 0.562 0.826...
Page 237: A Info Pool
FLIR Detection A. Info Pool Appendix A Info Pool A.1 identiFINDER R 300: Speci cations Several variants of this product are available. identiFINDER R 300 nanoRaider Z Cadmium zinc telluride (CdZnTe) detector identiFINDER R 300 nanoRaider ZH Cadmium zinc telluride (CdZnTe) detector;...
Page 238 A.1. identiFINDER R 300: Speci cations FLIR Detection … continuation Dose Rate Range ≤100 nSv/h – 10 mSv/h (≤10 μrem/h – 1.0 rem/h); Dose Rate Accuracy ( ±30 % Overload Threshold 5 mSv/h Neutron Sensitivity 2.6 cps/nv; ±20 % Nuclide Identi ication According to ANSI N42.48...
Page 239 FLIR Detection A. Info Pool … continuation Size 55.88 mm (2.20 in); 320 pixel × 240 pixel Central Luminance 400 cd/m typically Annunciators Blue LED Neutron detection and alarm Red LED Gamma alarm Green LED Power status Vibrator Alarm reporting...
Page 240 A.1. identiFINDER R 300: Speci cations FLIR Detection … continuation Standards ANSI N42.48 Performance Requirements for Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detectors (SPRDs) for Homeland Security IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code) EMC - Directive 2004/108/EC Regulations concerning electromagnetic...
Page 241: Detector Positions
FLIR Detection A. Info Pool A.2 Detector Positions Detector Crystals ( ) Optional He Tube (Neutrons) Position of the detector centers of the FLIR identiFINDER R300 Figure 238. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 242: Optimum Illumination Of Detector Crystals
A.3. Optimum Illumination of Detector Crystals FLIR Detection A.3 Optimum Illumination of Detector Crystals Source Detector Crystals ( ) Optimal dose rate calculation needs a uniform illumination of the three detector crystals, for which Figure 239. the source to detector distance should be at least 15 cm (6 in) (drawn to scale).
Page 243: Unmanned Neutron Detection
15 cm PMMA phantom (Figure 240, p. 243) or equivalent must be placed between the source and the detector in the FLIR identiFINDER R300 (Figure 238, p. 241) in order to provide ad- equate moderation of fast neutrons and to simulate ield operation instructions in section 3.2.2, p.
Page 244: Certi Icates
A.5. Certi cates FLIR Detection A.5 Certi cates A.5.1 FLIR identiFINDER R300: Manufacturer’s declaration of conformity (CE) ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 245: Bluetooth Serial Port Pro Ile (Spp) Communication Overview
A unique Bluetooth device name for each FLIR identiFINDER R300 is set during manufacture and can be provided upon request. Each FLIR identiFINDER R300 will also have a unique PIN (see 6.23.1, p. 141) made up of 16 characters selected from lower-case English alphabet characters (a-z) and numerals (0-9).
Page 246: General Command Format
FLIR Detection Only one command should be sent before receiving a response. If no response is received after 15 seconds, it can be assumed the command was lost or the FLIR identiFINDER R300 is in an unre- sponsive state. The example listings use colored text and other font effects for emphasis. This is not part of the XML message.
Page 247: General Update Format
XML speci ication, but is required by the FLIR identiFINDER R300 as a message delimiter. A.6.5 General Update Format Update messages are sent from the FLIR identiFINDER R300 as a response to a command or trig- gered by an event or user setting and will be of the following general format: General Update Format Listing A.2.
Page 248: General Error Format
The message is then terminated with the character at the end of line 5. This is not part of the XML speci ication, but is required by the FLIR identiFINDER R300 as a message delimiter. A.6.6 General Error Format Error messages sent from the FLIR identiFINDER R300 will be of the following general format: General Error Format Listing A.3.
Page 249: Spp Commands And Updates
”Spectra id 416 does not exist.” A.7 SPP Commands and Updates A.7.1 Ping The Ping command will generate a Ping update from the FLIR identiFINDER R300. This can be used to verify SPP communication is functional and to determine the device serial number. Ping Command Listing A.4.
Page 250: Status
XML portion of the message. The message is then terminated with the character at the end of line 2. This is not part of the XML speci ication, but is required by the FLIR identiFINDER R300 as a message delim- iter. A.7.2 Status A Status update message can be queried through the command speci ied below or is periodically transmitted during the presence of a radiation or low battery alarm.
Page 251 Any dose will be in either rem or Sievert (Sv) scaled units as required by the FLIR identiFINDER R300 settings (see 6.31, p. 159). The speci ied base unit for some properties value will be dynamically scaled according to the property while others are statically scaled in the FLIR identiFINDER R300 settings.
Page 252: Get Spectra
”mSv/h” ”µSv/h” . The possible scaled Sieverts per hour units are , and ”nSv/h” Operating Mode (Line 9): OperatingMode indicates the current mode the FLIR identiFINDER R300 is operating in. Pos- ”DoseRate” ”Finder” ”Identify” ”Other” sible values include: , or...
Page 253: Counts
FLIR Detection A. Info Pool < U p d a t e n a m e = ” G e t S p e c t r a ” t y p e = ”nanoRaider” id = ”(SerialNumber)” > < P r o p e r t y n a m e = ”...
Page 254: Serial Number
= ”nanoRaider” id = ”(SerialNumber)” >\0 A.7.8 Other Commands and Updates Other command and update implementations can be considered upon request. Please feel free to contact FLIR Detection with any questions or comments. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 255: B.1 Field Maintenance
(see 8.17, p. 215). The FLIR identiFINDER R300 accepts uploaded iles only with correct digital signature. The FLIR identiFINDER R300 displays a message after it received a ile (Figure 241, p. 256). Press to discard the ile or to install it.
Page 256: After Uploading A Software Package
B.3. Storage FLIR Detection After uploading a software package Figure 241. B.3 Storage The FLIR identiFINDER R300 should be stored in a dry and clean location. If possible, it should be stored at room temperature. ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 257: B.4 After Sales Service And Support
Please keep the serial number and the version information (Figure 3, p. 23, Figure 138, p. 131) ready when contacting our customer support. FLIR Detection has service centers throughout the world. To locate your local service center please refer to the website (detectionsupport.com/radiation/).
Page 259 Appendix C Nuclide Library The FLIR identiFINDER R300 can identify and report some special radiation sources and a number of radionuclides as listed in this appendix. The usage and severity association given in the table represents the factory defaults. You can adapt the association of nuclides with usage (6.6, p.
Page 260 C. Nuclide Library FLIR Detection Annihilation Radiation Annihilation Industrially used material Annihilation radiation is released by the electron-positron extermi- nation caused by the beta+ decay. It has a ixed energy of 511 keV and is caused by all beta+ radiators. Common examples are...
Page 261 FLIR Detection C. Nuclide Library … continuation Barium 10.75 a Industrially used material Ba-133 Used in nuclear medicine for patient attenuation correction during an imaging technique (i.e. S.P.E.C.T. imaging) for yielding 3D information of the patient’s internal organs, etc. Bismuth...
Page 262 C. Nuclide Library FLIR Detection … continuation 5.3 a Industrially used material Co-60 Used to sterilize surgical instruments and to improve the safety and reliability of industrial fuel oil burners. Also used in cancer treatment, food irradiation, industrial gauges and radiography.
Page 263 FLIR Detection C. Nuclide Library … continuation Iridium 74 d Industrially used material Ir-192 Temporarily implanted in wire form for use as an internal radiother- apy source in cancer treatment. Also used to test the integrity of pipeline welds, boilers and aircraft parts.
Page 264 C. Nuclide Library FLIR Detection … continuation Samarium 47 h Industrially used material Sm-153 Pharmaceutically marketed as “Quadramet”, it is used for relieving pain caused by secondary cancers within the bone. Also used for treating prostate and breast cancer. Selenium...
Page 265 FLIR Detection C. Nuclide Library … continuation Thorium 14.05 Ga Th or Th-232/U-232 Naturally occurring radioactive material Found naturally occurring in abundance within the earth crust, it is not issile itself, but can be used to generate the issile element Th is used in gas lantern mantles and WIG welding rods.
Page 267 FLIR Detection D. Glossary Appendix D Glossary This glossary lists terms, units, and abbreviations used throughout this document and provides a brief explanation. For detailed information consult a textbook or an encyclopedia. 12-Hour Clock A historic convention in which the 24 hours of the day are split into two halves called ante meridiem (a.m., “before mid day”) and post meridiem (p.m., “after mid day”).
Page 268 D. Glossary FLIR Detection 24-Hour Clock ÀISO 8601 convention of time keeping dividing the day running from midnight to mid- night into 24 hours. The notation indicates the hours passed since midnight from 0 to 23. (cf À12-Hour Clock) Also known as:...
Page 269 FLIR Detection D. Glossary Also known as: �� Radiation American National Standards Institute (ANSI) An organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for prod- ucts, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the USA. ÀAmerican National Standards Institute ANSI ANSI N42.42...
Page 270 D. Glossary FLIR Detection Background Radiation The ubiquitous radiation in the environment, emitted from a variety of mostly natural and a ÀRadionuclides few man-made sources. Natural sources are terrestrial (ÀDecay like ÀProtons Th abundant in the Earth crust) or cosmic (high-energy...
Page 271 FLIR Detection D. Glossary In less strict use of the term, calibration is regarded as including the adjustment of the reading of the instrument to agree with the standard, within a speci ied accuracy. Also known as: Adjustment CBRNE Acronym for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive. It refers to incidents or weapons presenting any of these hazards.
Page 272 D. Glossary FLIR Detection Decay ÀNuclide ÀIonizing The process by which an unstable (parent) loses energy by emitting Radiation and transforming to another nuclide (daughter). Decay of a single nuclide is spon- taneous, that is, it neither needs external triggering nor is it predictable. The average decay ÀHalf...
Page 273 FLIR Detection D. Glossary Element ÀNuclides ÀProtons Pure substance consisting of having the same number of (also known ÀAtomic Number) sharing the same chemical properties. The nuclear properties differ if ÀNeutrons the number of varies in the nuclides (ÀIsotope). Also known as:...
Page 274: Full Width At Half Maximum Height Of A Peak
D. Glossary FLIR Detection FWHM Full width at half maximum height of a peak Figure 242. Fusion ÀNuclei An exothermic nuclear process in which two or more light are con ined together forming a heavier nucleus. The magnetic con inement is usually realized in plasma devices as e.g.
Page 275 FLIR Detection D. Glossary Geiger–Müller Tube (GM Tube) ÀIonizing Radiation A device to detect consisting of a tube illed with low-pressure noble and ÀIons halogene gas in a strong electric ield. Incident radiation produces which can be mea- sured as electric current between the electrodes.
Page 276 D. Glossary FLIR Detection He Detector ÀNeutrons (ÀNeutron A device to detect thermal Detection) consisting of a tube illed with He and other gases under high pressure in a strong electric ield. Incident neutrons react with the helium yielding an electrical charge in the gas which can be detected similar as in a ÀGeiger–Müller...
Page 277: Ionizing Radiation Warning Symbol (Iso 21482)
FLIR Detection D. Glossary Ionization depends on the energy of radiation, not on the number of particles or the wave- ÀElectron Volts length. Roughly speaking, particles or photons with energies above a few ionizing. Ionizing radiation warning symbol (ISO 21482) Figure 243.
Page 278 D. Glossary FLIR Detection Isotone ÀNuclides having the same number of ÀNeutrons, for example Different K, and ÀAtomic Ca with 20 neutrons each but a different Number. Isotope ÀNuclides ÀProtons ÀAtomic Different having the same number of (also known as Number) belonging to the same chemical ÀElement, for example...
Page 279 FLIR Detection D. Glossary Low Self-Discharge Nickel-Metal Hydride (LSD NiMH) The type of rechargeable batteries built into the FLIR powerPACK ultra. LSD NiMH ÀLow Self-Discharge Nickel-Metal Hydride ÀLive Time MAC Address ÀMedia Access Control Address Mass Number (A) ÀProtons ÀNeutrons (together known as ÀNucleons) in an atomic...
Page 280: Multi Channel Scaling
1 eV, slow Neutrons, with an energy below 0.4 eV and thermal neutrons yielding an energy about 0.025 eV. Fast neutrons are deccelerated or thermalized by a ÀModerator. Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) The type of rechargeable batteries built into the FLIR powerPACK plus. Nuclide Identi ication NiMH ÀNickel-Metal Hydride NORM ÀNaturally Occurring Radioactive Material...
Page 281 FLIR Detection D. Glossary Nuclear Fusion ÀFusion Nucleon ÀNeutrons and ÀProtons, two subatomic particles building an atomic Collective name for ÀNucleus. Nucleon Number ÀMass Number Nucleus The nucleus is a component of an ÀAtom, carrying the majority of the net mass and an electric ÀElectrons...
Page 282 D. Glossary FLIR Detection Personal Area Networking (PAN) ÀBluetooth communications pro ile to connect a small number of devices over usually short distances. Also known as: Piconet ÀPulse Height Analyzer Photo Multiplier Tube (PMT) ÀScintillator An extremely sensitive light detector used, for example, in conjunction with a ÀIonizing...
Page 283 FLIR Detection D. Glossary Proton Number ÀAtomic Number Pulse Height Analyzer (PHA) An instrument which accepts electronic pulses of varying heights from particle and event de- tectors, digitizes the pulses’ heights, and saves them in channels for spectral analysis. Radiation The propagation of energetic particles (ÀParticle...
Page 284 D. Glossary FLIR Detection Also known as: Radiological Dispersal Device, Dirty Bomb Radionuclide A radioactive ÀNuclide. Railway Time À24-Hour Clock ÀRadiological Dispersion Device Reachback The process of transmitting information from a ield deployed instrument to a lab or other facility for further analysis.
Page 285 FLIR Detection D. Glossary Röntgen Equivalent in Man (rem) The röntgen equivalent in man is an old unit of radiation ÀDose. (ÀSievert) 100 rem = 1 Sv The continued use of rem is “strongly discouraged” by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Page 286 D. Glossary FLIR Detection Source Stabilization Method to continuously adjust for the drift of a detection system by measuring the radiation of a known reference source. *.spc A ile format used by former measuring instruments to store spectrum data. Was replaced ÀANSI N42.42...
Page 287 FLIR Detection D. Glossary Thermal Neutron ÀNeutron Temperature Total Time ÀReal Time Trickle Charging Charging a battery to balance its intrinsic self discharge thus maintaining the full capacity of the battery. True Time ÀReal Time Uniform Resource Identi er (URI) A string of characters used to identify a name or a resource on the Internet.
Page 288 D. Glossary FLIR Detection Units of Time ÀSI ÀUnit Pre ixes base unit for time is the second. It may be pre ixed with the usual SI to express smaller or larger quantities. Units known from everyday life (Table 5, p. 288) are often used for larger quantities.
Page 289 FLIR Detection D. Glossary XML (Extensible Markup Language) A gratis open standard for encoding arbitrary data with their structure in textual iles. ÀAtomic Number ® identiFINDER R300/en/2014.4(13623)/Feb2015...
Page 291 FLIR Detection INDEX Index - [key function], 35, 41, 42, 44, 118–122, 125, Alarm [web page], 127, 128, 137, 138, 143, 149, 150, 153–155, Alarm Indicators [command], 105, 159–164 Alarm Indicators [web section], �� Alarm [setting], 163, Alarm Options (menu),...
Page 292 INDEX FLIR Detection �� Radiation, Change [key function], Background Radiation, Change device [key function], Backlight, Change Device [setting], Backlight [setting], Change Password (menu), Backup [web page], Channel [key function], Backup [web section], Chemical Element, Battery, Choose [key function], Becquerel (Bq),...
Page 293 FLIR Detection INDEX ⋅ Finder Settings, 104, LiYCl :Ce, ⋅ Gamma, Neutron Counters, 104, Cs-137 [key function], ⋅ GPS Settings, 104, Curie, ⋅ Identi ication Settings, 103, Current Alarm State [command], 103, 105, ⋅ Mass Storage, 104, Cursor Right [key function], ⋅...
Page 294 INDEX FLIR Detection Dose Rate Alarm Thresholds [command], 105, False Alarm, False Alarm Rate (FAR), Dose Rate Mode, FAR, Dose Rate Settings [command], 104, Fast Neutron, Down [key function], 36–38, 82, 118–122, 125, FGPu, 127, 128, 137, 143, 145, 148, 150, 153–155, File Types 159–164,...
Page 295 FLIR Detection INDEX GMT, International Organization for GPS, 29, 30, 125, 232, Standardization, GPS [key function], International System of Units, GPS [property], Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), GPS [setting], GPS [web section], Internet Protocol (IP), GPS and Clock [web page],...
Page 296 INDEX FLIR Detection ⋅ Acknowledge, 71, ⋅ Left, 35, 41–43, 127, 150, 154, 162, ⋅ Am-241, ⋅ Linear, ⋅ Calibration, ⋅ Load, ⋅ Cancel, 35, 39, 41, 43, 46, 47, 95, 111, ⋅ Logarithmic, 118–122, 125, 127–129, 133, 134, 137, ⋅...
Page 297 FLIR Detection INDEX ⋅ Switch Off, LSD NiMH, ⋅ System, ⋅ Th-232, LT [key function], ⋅ U-235, ⋅ 119–121 M [key function], ⋅ Ymax/2, MAC Address, ⋅ Ymax/4, Main Menu (menu), ⋅ Zoom 1.5 MeV, Maintenance (menu), ⋅ Zoom 1:1, Mark Channel [key function], ⋅...
Page 298 INDEX FLIR Detection Mute [key function], 71, 98, Nuclide Severity [command], 103, Cursor Left [key function], Nuclide Usage [command], 103, Nuclide Visibility [command], 103, Nuclides [web page], N42, Nuclides… [setting], 118–120 .n42 (2006) [setting], .n42 (2012) [setting], *.n42 [ ile type], 154, 202, OBEX, *.n42...
Page 299 FLIR Detection INDEX Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA, (C ⋅ Next Measurement, ⋅ Nº, 199, 202, Polymethylene, ⋅ Nuclide, ⋅ Password:, Polythene, ⋅ Peak FWHM, Positron, ⋅ Peak Position, Potassium Chloride (KCl), ⋅ Phone Number:, Power Saving, ⋅ Real Time, Preset [key function], ⋅...
Page 300 INDEX FLIR Detection Real Time [property], Screenshots [web page], Real Time [setting], SD1000… [setting], Region of Interest (ROI), Search [key function], 145, 224, rem, Select [key function], 36, 38–41, 43, 46, 82, Remote Network Driver Interface Speci ication 118–122, 125, 127, 128, 137, 143, 146, 148, (RNDIS), 150, 153–155, 159–164,...
Page 301 FLIR Detection INDEX ⋅ Enable SPP, SI (Système International d’Unités), ⋅ Extra Duration, SI Pre ixes, ⋅ GPS, Sievert (Sv), ⋅ HTTP URI, SIM, ⋅ Integration Time, Skip [key function], 35, 39, 41–43, 45–47, 77, 81, 92, 107, 118, 119, ⋅...
Page 302 INDEX FLIR Detection Système International d’Unités, Vibrator [setting], Voice Phone [setting], Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM), Warning [setting], 162–164 TENORM, Warnings, Tethering, ⋅ Gamma, Th-232 [key function], ⋅ Neutrons, Thermal Neutron, Weapons-Grade Plutonium (WGPu), Time, 29, 125, 128,...
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FLIR identiFINDER R300 User Manual

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1 Welcome

2 Operating the FLIR Identifinder R300

3 Field Operating Guide

4 FLIR Identifinder R300 Modes

5 FLIR Identifinder R300 Alarms

6 FLIR Identifinder R300 Menu Reference

7 Connecting the FLIR Identifinder R300 to a Local Computer

8 Using the FLIR Identifinder R300 Web Server

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