Getting Started - Radcal Accu Series User Manual

GETTING STARTED

This describes initial assembly and operation of an Accu-Pro™ system comprising a control unit, sensor
cable, diagnostic kV sensor and a 6cc ion chamber with an ion-chamber digitizer.
IMPORTANT: Stabilization is required before making any ion chamber measurements.
Stabilization is best done by putting the unit in Dose Rate mode/High Sensitivity and waiting for 3
minutes. See page 11 for details.
Connect the sensor cable to the control unit:
Insert the rectangular connector on the sensor cable into
the socket on the right side of the instrument with the
Radcal logo facing you. It will click into place. To remove
it, pinch the levers on the side of the connector and pull
back.
Sensor cable connection
Connect the kV sensor to the sensor cable:
Hold the round connector by the rubber strain relief
and engage the kV sensor by rotating the connector
until it aligns with the mating socket on the sensor and
they move to engage, then press the connector. It
should click into place. To disconnect, pull straight
back on the ring, not on the strain relief, and the
connector will unlatch. Never attempt to unscrew the
connector.
kV sensor connection
Connect the Ion chamber
Connect the ion chamber to the larger
circular connector on the Ion chamber
digitizer. Align the red dots and push the
connector until the mating surfaces
contact one another. Connect the sensor
cable to the smaller connector in the same
fashion.
Ion chamber connection
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