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  • Page 1 D3S ID User Manual...
  • Page 2 © Copyright Kromek Limited proprietary rights are included in the information disclosed herein. The recipient, by accepting this document, agrees that neither this document nor the information disclosed herein, nor any part thereof, shall be reproduced or transferred to other documents or used or disclosed to others for any other purpose except as specifically authorised in writing by Kromek Limited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    D3S DETECTOR REFERENCE POINTS ............... 8 ..............9 AMMA ETECTOR EFERENCE OINT ............10 EUTRON ETECTOR EFERENCE OINT D3S ID APPLICATION OVERVIEW ..............11 ....................13 EARCH ..................15 ONFIRMATION ..................17 EACHBACK EPORT ....................20 LERT ISTORY D3S TO SMARTPHONE CONNECTION .............. 23 .................
  • Page 4 SAVED DATA ....................... 42 ....................42 EARCH ..................43 ONFIRMATION TECHNICAL APPENDIX ..................44 D3S ID D ............44 IST OF ETECTABLE SOTOPES SPECIFICATION....................45 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ..............47 DISCLAIMER ......................49 12.1 FCC W ....................49 ARNING 12.2...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The D3S ID is a unique radiation detection solution which incorporates the Kromek D3S detector with an Android smartphone. The D3S integrated technology combines a CsI(TI) gamma ray spectrometer and a non-He compact thermal neutron scintillator detector. The D3S hybrid gamma/neutron platform neatly combines high sensitivity, small form factor and a long battery life to produce an ideal portable instrument, that seamlessly connects via Bluetooth with the D3S ID smartphone application.

  • Page 6: Warm-Up Time

    2 Charging the D3S The D3S detector can be charged by connecting power via the USB cable or by placing the D3S into the Kromek induction charging station. 2.1 USB Charging When power is connected via the USB cable, the D3S will start charging and the indicator light will pulse until it is fully charged then it will solidly illuminate.

  • Page 7: Kromek Inductive Charging

    2.2 Kromek Inductive Charging Place the D3S face up in the Kromek inductive charging station. Charging will automatically start, indicated by the pulsing indicator light. 3 D3S Indicator Light The indicator light on the front of the D3S is used to convey the status of the D3S detector.

  • Page 8: D3S Detector Reference Points

    4 D3S Detector Reference Points D3S contains 2 detectors, gamma and neutron. The following figures show the locations and the measurement reference points for each detector. Gamma-ray detector 2” x 1” x ½” CsI(Tl) Neutron detector 32 mm x100 mm LiF:ZnS MAL-OPS-0927 Revision 4.0...

  • Page 9: Gamma Detector Reference Point

    4.1 Gamma Detector Reference Point 8.5 mm 22 mm 10 mm Gamma Detector MAL-OPS-0927 Revision 4.0 Page 9 of 52...

  • Page 10: Neutron Detector Reference Point

    4.2 Neutron Detector Reference Point 5 mm 24 mm 24 mm 62 mm Neutron Detector MAL-OPS-0927 Revision 4.0 Page 10 of 52...

  • Page 11: D3S Id Application Overview

    The D3S ID application on the smartphone provides a user-friendly interface and visualisation of the acquired data from the D3S detector. To use the D3S ID smartphone application, turn on the phone and press the D3S ID logo. The smart phone application home screen display is shown below.
  • Page 12 The D3S Status Panel gives details of the detector status when the D3S is connected with the smartphone. Status of “RECEIVING DATA” indicates ▪ continuous stream of data received from the D3S detector Type/ID shows the serial number of the ▪...

  • Page 13: Search Mode

    5.1 Search Mode Search Mode is designed to be used to continuously scan and search for radiation whilst the user is going about their normal duties. The scan is initiated automatically once a D3S is connected. It will continue to scan until the D3S is manually disconnected or the phone is turned off.
  • Page 14 If more than one isotope is detected, an indication “Alert 1 (of 2)” will be displayed on the pop-up window. Swipe to the left to display the next alert. Click “SNOOZE ALL” to acknowledge the alarm. Visual notification panel of the alert will be displayed until the radioactive source is removed.

  • Page 15: Confirmation Mode

    “Move to Confirmation Mode” displayed on the notification panel is a clickable link which takes user to the Confirmation Mode. The acquired data is saved and updated in real time onto the phone. Refer to Section 1 Error! Not a valid result for table. for more information.
  • Page 16 The confirmation scan can be conducted from 30 seconds up to 5 minutes. During the scan gamma dose rate and neutron count rate are updated every second. Isotope identification is updated and displayed every 30 seconds. The grey triangle moves depending on the number of gamma counts the device is detecting.

  • Page 17: Reachback Report

    Visual notification panel of the alert will remain displayed. If more than one isotope is detected, an indication “Alert 1 (of 2)” will be displayed on the pop-up window. Swipe to the left to display the next alert. “File with Reachback Report” displayed on the notification panel is a clickable link which opens the Reachback Report panel.
  • Page 18 Before data can be shared, it is mandatory to acquire foreground and background readings. Event photos and details sections are optional. Once a reading has been completed, a tick is displayed next to it. Select “Background Reading” and ensure the detector is away from any radioactive source.
  • Page 19 Further expand the Reachback Report panel by dragging up the slide card. Up to 5 photos can be included within the Reachback Report. The “Details” section can be filled in to further aid adjudications. Click “Share” to send the reachback report package.

  • Page 20: Alert History

    The reachback report package is sent in a zip folder via the selected and compatible app. The zip folder contains: Foreground data in XML/N42 format ▪ Background data in XML/N42 format ▪ Event photos ▪ Details description in XML format ▪...
  • Page 21 Expanding a Search Mode alert will display the following details associated with the alert: Max dose rate ▪ Max gamma counts ▪ Max neutron counts ▪ Alert location in longitude and latitude ▪ If any, other isotopes detected ▪ simultaneously Note: Location may display “No GPS Lock”...
  • Page 22 Deleting the alert is done by swiping left. There is an option to UNDO delete by pressing on the yellow snack bar for the next 5 seconds. The data itself will not be deleted. MAL-OPS-0927 Revision 4.0 Page 22 of 52...

  • Page 23: D3S To Smartphone Connection

    6 D3S to Smartphone Connection The D3S detector communicates and transmits data to the smartphone via Bluetooth or USB. 6.1 Bluetooth Connection The D3S detector is delivered already paired to the smartphone via Bluetooth. Under normal circumstances there should be no need for the user to re-pair the detector to the phone.

  • Page 24: Bluetooth Configuration

    6.2.2 Bluetooth configuration From the D3S ID application, go to: Menu > Settings Click “Bluetooth Settings” MAL-OPS-0927 Revision 4.0 Page 24 of 52...
  • Page 25 Under “Paired Devices”, ensure that the correct D3S serial number is displayed. Click the serial number to reset comms. The D3S status at the bottom right hand side should now be connecting. Go back to the app home screen. The D3S status at the bottom right hand side should now be connected, indicated by the tick mark.

  • Page 26: Power Cycling

    Power off both the D3S and the smartphone and wait for at least 5 seconds before powering them back up. Click the D3S ID app icon on the smartphone to open the D3S ID application. The D3S detector indicator light should turn blue after ~10 seconds indicating Bluetooth connection has been established.

  • Page 27: Re-Pairing

    The D3S detector will stay pairable (purple indicator light) until a device successfully pairs or 60 seconds elapses. Open the D3S ID app. Perform the steps in Section 6.2.2 Bluetooth configuration MAL-OPS-0927 Revision 4.0...

  • Page 28: Onnection

    6.3 USB Connection If required, the D3S can be connected to the smartphone via USB. Ensure that the D3S has been turned on. From the D3S ID application, go to: Menu > Settings Within the Settings Menu, switch on “USB Tethering”.

  • Page 29: The D3S Led Indicator Light Should Turn Green Indicating That It Is Ready For Use

    When the pop-up message ‘Allow the app D3S ID to access the USB device’ appears, tick “Use by default for this USB device” and click ‘Ok’. If the pop-up message does not appear, swap the USB cable connections over in case the ‘host’...

  • Page 30: System Menu

    7.1 Pull-out Menu The application pull-out menu can be accessed by clicking the app menu icon on the top left corner. Clicking on "D3S ID" on the Pullout menu will show version history. “Share” menu will share the latest N42 file from Confirmation Mode scan saved on the phone.
  • Page 31 Invert icon will invert color between light and dark. Volume and vibration can be set either in the settings or the pullout menu. In the pullout menu, it will cycle through in the following order: Sound On/Vibrate On -> Sound Only -> Vibrate Only.
  • Page 32 Data Management Will show a list of days with data present. Swiping to left will give a message to confirm delete. Data will only be deleted when it is confirmed to be deleted. Deleting data is permanent. MAL-OPS-0927 Revision 4.0 Page 32 of 52...

  • Page 33: System Settings

    7.2 System Settings 7.2.1 Alarms Threshold Alarm Threshold can be accessed using the Restricted Mode Access password. The default password is: 123456 Alarm Thresholds contains: GAMMA Personal Protection) ▪ threshold for the Personal Gamma Alarm. Neutron (k-) is a multiplier of the n- ▪...

  • Page 34: Units

    7.2.2 Units UNITS can be set to display in terms of counts per second (cps) or dose rate (µR/hr or µSv/hr) 7.2.3 Radionuclide Library Radionuclide library can be accessed using the Restricted Mode Access password. The default password is: 123456 Any isotope within this library can be muted.

  • Page 35: Background

    7.2.4 Background Background is used for k-sigma. Gamma background is only enabled when identification capability is turned off in PRD MODE (refer to Section 7.2). Neutron is used all the time. Clicking on the refresh icon will start a background collection for 60 seconds for Gamma and 120 seconds for Neutron Long click on the "Gamma Background"...
  • Page 36 D3S ID Licencing shows your active licence validity. This utility can also be used to upgrade or activate a new licence. MAL-OPS-0927 Revision 4.0 Page 36 of 52...

  • Page 37: Ode

    7.3 PRD Mode The device can be switched from ID mode to PRD mode and vice versa via the advanced settings, provided the appropriate licence key is employed. 7.3.1 Switching from ID to PRD Mode Advanced Settings can be accessed using the Restricted Mode Access password.
  • Page 38 Turning the PRD Mode on will disable the Confirmation Mode, Reachback Report and Alert History capabilities. Clicking “Restart” will restart the app, not the phone. MAL-OPS-0927 Revision 4.0 Page 38 of 52...
  • Page 39 Once restarted, the app should be in the PRD mode, as indicated by the mode status at the bottom left corner. “ID” indicates that the identification capability is enabled. MAL-OPS-0927 Revision 4.0 Page 39 of 52...

  • Page 40: Disabling Search Mode Id Capability

    7.3.2 Disabling Search Mode ID Capability The identification capability can be disabled by going to: Menu > Settings > Advanced Settings > enter password > PRD Mode > disable Search Mode ID The default password is: 123456 The “ID” of the mode icon is stricken off indicating the identification capability is disabled.

  • Page 41: Mal-Ops

    Turning off the Search Mode ID disables the Search Mode identification capability. This means when a radioisotope is present, a high gamma alert will appear however, the isotope will not be identified. MAL-OPS-0927 Revision 4.0 Page 41 of 52...

  • Page 42: Saved Data

    8 Saved Data The D3S ID smartphone application automatically saves data to the phone in .csv or the industry standard .N42 file format. The .csv file can be opened using Microsoft Excel and the .N42 file with radiation spectral viewing software.

  • Page 43: Confirmation Mode

    The naming convention for this file is: ‘Date_Time_SerialNumber_Spectra.csv’ At the top is the calibration of bin number or channel number, against the energy of that channel. There are columns titled like date, time, latitude and longitude. There are columns titled ‘Output (0)’ to ‘Output (32)’, these columns are for algorithm diagnostics and are not intended for customer interpretation.

  • Page 44: Technical Appendix

    Technical Appendix List of D3S ID Detectable Isotopes The table below lists all the isotopes that can be identified by the D3S ID radiation detection solution. If an unknown isotope is detected the audible alarm will sound “Alert, Unknown isotope detected”.

  • Page 45: Specification

    10 Specification The D3S ID technical specification and regulations met are detailed below. Detector Specification Detector type Gamma and Neutron detection Gamma detector material CsI(Tl) Gamma detector volume 1 in (16 cm Gamma energy range 30 keV to 3 MeV 5 cps/μR/h (500 cps/μSv/h)
  • Page 46 Hardware Standard Compliance Vibration ANSI N42.32 section 9.1 ESD immunity ANSI N42.32 section 8.1 Radiated emissions ANSI N42.32 section 8.4 Drop test ANSI N42.32 section 9.2 Impact (microphonics) ANSI N42.32 section 9.3 Software Graphic user interface Android Smartphone Spectra storage ANSI N42.42 compliant Spectra sharing Reachback Report...

  • Page 47: End User License Agreement

    Software License Agreement (Embedded Products) You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Kromek from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties.
  • Page 48 THE RECIPIENT AGREES TO THIS EULA. IF THE SOFTWARE IS AN UPGRADE, ANY TRANSFER MUST ALSO INCLUDE ALL PRIOR VERSIONS OF THE SOFTWARE. ! EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS OF US-ORIGIN. YOU AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL LAWS THAT APPLY TO THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING THE U.S.

  • Page 49: Disclaimer

    12 Disclaimer To the best of its knowledge Kromek has made all reasonable efforts to ensure the information in this manual is without error and complete. Kromek shall not be held liable for any errors or omissions contained within this document, or for incidental, special or consequential damages related to the use of this document.

  • Page 50: Mal-Ops

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  • Page 52 Kromek Group plc UK NETPark, Sedgefield, TS21 3FD USA Jackson’s Pointe, Zelienople, PA 16063 For after-sales and customer service enquiries please use the following contacts: T: +44 (0) 1740 626060 F: +44 (0) 1740 626061 service@kromek.com www.kromek.com MAL-OPS-0927 Revision 4.0...

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