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Pb200i User Guide
April, 2018
Software V3.2 or later
Before operating the Pb200i, be sure to read this entire User's
Guide. We strongly recommend that you store this User's Guide
with the instrument in its carrying case.
For Sales & Service Contact
2650 E. 40th Ave. • Denver, CO 80205
Phone 303-320-4764 • Fax 303-322-7242
1-800-833-7958
www.geotechenv.com
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  • Page 1 Pb200i User Guide April, 2018 Software V3.2 or later Before operating the Pb200i, be sure to read this entire User’s Guide. We strongly recommend that you store this User’s Guide with the instrument in its carrying case. For Sales & Service Contact 2650 E.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Powering On and Initializing the Pb Application Software ..................7 Taking a Measurement .............................. 8 Testing the Accuracy and Precision of the Pb200i ....................9 Performing an Inspection with the Pb200i ......................10 Using the Internal Read Through Adaper (IRTA) ....................12 Data Entry Fields...............................

  • Page 3: Pb200I Features

    Pb200i Features Trigger LED indicator (warning lights) Active Measurement Area (for sample) Proximity button Snout protector label with IRTA markings (if applicable) Instrument label (includes serial numbers) Foot stabilizer Camera Lanyard Figure 1 Page 3...
  • Page 4 Power On/Off button LED/Proximity button indicator Battery indicator Pb200i App Back (Return) button Home button Menu button Figure 2 Battery door opening CE mark Battery wedge Caution: removing the Battery wedge may cause the battery pack not to fit correctly.

  • Page 5: Charging The Batteries

    4. Once the batteries are fully charged they are ready for use in the Pb200i. We recommend leaving the charger plugged in, and the batteries inserted in the charger so that maximum charge is available for use of the Pb200i.
  • Page 6 Figure 8 Remove the battery door on the bottom of the Pb200i. Slide the battery wedge to the side. Insert the battery holder with the arrow facing the front of the instrument (Fig. 9). Apply slight upward force to seat the battery holder properly;...

  • Page 7: Powering On And Initializing The Pb Application Software

    Caution: The instrument will go to “sleep” after 10 minutes of inactivity. Press any button to reactivate the instrument. 2) Once the Pb200i has completed its boot-up sequence, the LED will turn green and the home screen will display an Android application showing the “Pb” icon (Fig. 12).

  • Page 8: Taking A Measurement

    Pb200i measurement window to x-rays and gamma-rays produced by the sealed radioisotope source in the instrument. The safety shutter can only be opened by pulling the trigger of the instrument while the proximity button at the top of snout of the Pb200i is fully depressed against a surface.

  • Page 9: Testing The Accuracy And Precision Of The Pb200I

    The Pb200i should be tested for Quality Control (QC) before each inspection, every 4 hours, and when the inspection is complete. 1. Start by placing the wooden reference block (Fig. 17) on top of the Pb200i case. Hold the device with the proximity button against the wooden reference block, with the snout of the instrument centered on the paint film nearest 1.0 mg/cm...

  • Page 10: Performing An Inspection With The Pb200I

    Performing an Inspection with the Pb200i Pressing the trigger initiates the measurement. As the reading is taken, you will see the results on the screen change to reflect the measurement data (Fig. 21 and 22). Reading/sample Measurement reading number time in nominal seconds Action Level indicates “Positive”...
  • Page 11 Figure 27 Figure 25 Figure 26 Caution: The Action Level can be changed on the Pb200i by a user with administrative rights, but the Pb200i’s Performance Characteristic Sheet (PCS) only pertains to lead inspections with an Action Level of 1.0 mg/cm .

  • Page 12: Using The Internal Read Through Adaper (Irta)

    (engaged) as shown in Fig. 32. If the reading is outside of +/- 20% of the action level, the Pb200i will complete the measurement in 1-2 seconds. Page 12...

  • Page 13: Data Entry Fields

    Clients may ask for additional details, such as color, paint condition and cause (if the paint is deteriorated), or other parameters. The Data Entry function on the Pb200i is a powerful recording tool designed to help the inspector expedite the documentation process, such that the inspector can become more efficient recording the details required for their inspection work.
  • Page 14 Figure 36 Your Pb200i is equipped with a default set of data entry fields. The data entry fields are completely customizable for the Pb200i. Please see the HDMS User Guide, software version 3.2 or later for additional details. To use data entry, select Test (Fig. 37), then tap the clipboard icon (Fig. 38). Fig. 39 shows an alphanumeric data entry field, and a SmartField.
  • Page 15 (rounded to one decimal place) falls between 0.8 and 1.2 mg/cm , your Pb200i is considered “in control”. Note that the JobID increments to track the number of readings in the job, as shown in Fig. 43-45. Repeat the process on the blank reference sample.
  • Page 16 JobID functionality. Null Readings Null readings, where the Pb200i did not complete it’s Positive/Negative determination must be acknowledged on the display (Fig. 46). To disable this functionality, please see the section on Test Screen Display.
  • Page 17 Deleting Last Reading To delete the last reading, select the Menu button (Fig. 47) and “Delete Last” (Fig 48). Figure 47 Figure 48 Stopping a Job Select the “Job” icon to stop the current job (Fig. 49). Follow the Calibration Check prompts on the display after stopping the job (Fig.
  • Page 18 Retrieving Data Your Pb200i is capable of providing you with your inspection data in two formats: a .CSV file, which may be opened in Microsoft Excel® or other spreadsheet programs; and HDMS (Heuresis Data Management Software), which stores the data in a tamperproof file format. To learn more about using HDMS, please see the HDMS User Guide.
  • Page 19 Caution: Checking the Export Spectrum box will include two additional lines of data associated with each reading. The Export Spectrum feature is turned off by default. The data is “exported” to a “Readings” directory folder (Fig. 55). Figure 55 Page 19...
  • Page 20 Connect the USB cable to the PC. The driver will install automatically. You may also get a message on your Pb200i that reads “Allow USB debugging?” the first time you connect to your PC (Fig. 57). Select “Always allow from this computer” and then select “OK.” When connecting the Pb200i to a PC, it will appear as though you’ve plugged in an external drive (Fig.

  • Page 21: Downloading Debug Data

    PC), and select the file(s) to open. Fig. 70 shows a .csv file that has been opened in Microsoft Excel®. Caution: Do not attempt to open the .csv or .jpg files on your Pb200i; copy them to your PC before attempting to open these files.
  • Page 22 Caution: Ensure that the USB cable is NOT plugged in until readings have been successfully exported. Leaving “Export Spectrum” checked, select “Export” (Fig. 64). Your Pb200i will tell you if it has successfully exported the readings (Fig. 65). Select OK.

  • Page 23: Using Wi-Fi Connectivity

    (Figure 70). Swipe left to close the Settings app. Caution: Turning on Wi-Fi will decrease the battery life of the Pb200i. We recommend leaving the Wi-Fi feature off when it is not in use.
  • Page 24 Select and open the FTP Server app (Fig. 71). To enable the FTP server, select the icon and swipe from off to on (Fig. 72). Caution: The FTP server feature will default to the “off” position for security reasons every time the instrument is turned on.
  • Page 25 “ftp” as the Password. Select “Log on”. Figure 74 Your screen should display the file tree located on your Pb200i as shown in Fig. 75. Be sure to bookmark this page in your browser. Select the “readings” folder. Figure 75...

  • Page 26: Enabling Bluetooth™ Connectivity

    Figure 76 Enabling Bluetooth™ Connectivity The Pb200i is equipped with a Bluetooth™ radio. You can use this feature to pair the instrument to an external keyboard or other Bluetooth™ device. Caution: There are multiple Bluetooth™-equipped devices on the market, but they are not all compatible with the Pb200i.
  • Page 27 Enable Bluetooth by swiping right; click on “Bluetooth” (Fig. 78). Figure 78 A list of available devices will populate on the screen; click on the Pb200i (Fig. 79). This makes the instrument visible to other devices. Click on the desired device to pair it with your Pb200i (Fig. 80).
  • Page 28 Turning On the GPS Receiver The Pb200i is equipped with an onboard GPS receiver, which is set to “On” by default at the factory. Follow these steps to turn on/off the GPS receiver. Select the “Settings” icon (Fig. 81). Figure 81 Scroll down to “Location Access”...

  • Page 29: Creating An Administrator

    Figure 86 Creating an Administrator When first logging on to the Pb200i, you will need to create a username and password. Start by using the factory default password: 371945. You will be prompted to create the first user. This person will be the device administrator, and can administer rights to other users as needed.
  • Page 30 To view the rights of the administrator, return to the main menu. Select setup, followed by users, then modify and finally settings. (Figures 92 to 95) Figure 92 Figure 93 Figure 94 Figure 95 As an administrator or Supervisor, you can turn ON/OFF any of the available options. To save, select the back arrow on the analyzer and exit the menu (Fig.

  • Page 31: Changing Passwords/User Name

    Changing passwords/user name Follow these steps to change your password or user name. From the main menu select Setup>Users> Change Password (or Change Username) (Fig. 98 to 100). Select “Update.” Caution: User names must be at least four characters long, and passwords must be at least six numbers long.

  • Page 32: Creating A User/Supervisor

    Creating a User/Supervisor Creating another User or Supervisor ID on the Pb200i lets you easily identify who was using the instrument for an inspection, and/or restrict certain functions of the instrument on a user-by-user basis to reduce potential for error, such as a User accidentally deleting stored readings.
  • Page 33 To create a user ID on the Pb200i, start at the main menu. Select Setup>Users>Create User. Select “User” and create a new password. Caution: Only an administrator can set up these rights (Figures 108 to 112). Figure 108 Figure 109...
  • Page 34 Figure 113 Figure 116 Figure 114 Figure 115 Figure 117 Figure 119 Figure 118 Back out using the Back button (Fig. 120) to save, then go to “Settings” and select “User” (Fig. 120 to 121). Figure 120 Figure 122 Figure 121 Page 34...

  • Page 35: Changing The Action Level In Action Level Mode

    Turn the “Delete Data” toggle to the “OFF” position and back out with the Back button (Fig. 123 to 125). Figure 123 Figure 124 Figure 125 In the example shown here, when the user logs in, if they try to delete data, they will see the error message shown (Fig.
  • Page 36 Figure 134 Figure 133 Figure 132 When the action level is set to 1.0 mg/cm2, the instrument will display results as shown in Fig. 135 to 137. Figure 136 Figure 135 Figure 137 When the action level is set to anything other than 1.0 mg/cm , the instrument will display “NEG”...

  • Page 37: Extended Reading Mode

    This mode may be useful for customers performing commercial, industrial, and/or institutional Pb inspection work, where they are looking for the Pb200i to terminate the measurement once customer-determined statistical confindence has been achieved.

  • Page 38: Fixed Time

    Fixed Time Fixed Time mode allows the user to set a maximum time the instrument will take a reading with the trigger depressed. Once the instrument reaches this set time, it will stop acquiring data, close the safety shutter, and display a result. The value of time that can be entered is in real time seconds, up to a maximum of 300 seconds (5 minutes).

  • Page 39: Stop At Statistics

    Unlimited Time Unlimited Time mode allows the user to simply pull the trigger until they are satisfied with the result for a given reading up to a maximum reading time of 300 nominal (source) seconds (5 minutes). Releasing the trigger will prompt the instrument to close the safety shutter and display a result. To setup the Unlimited Time mode, start at the main menu.

  • Page 40: Additional Features

    Custom Exporting The Pb200i allows you to customize the content of exported CSV files. You may select any of the options shown in Fig. 152 by following the prompts. Use of the JobID field permits you to export readings on a job-by-job basis (see Creating a Job and Performing a Calibration Check for more information on using the JobID field).

  • Page 41: Camera

    Camera The Pb200i’s built-in camera is located in the foot of the instrument (see Fig. 1). The camera is operated using the Pb200i application on the instrument. Caution: Do not use the android camera application that is on the analyzer.
  • Page 42 Positive/Negative “OFF”. The factory default for this setting is “OFF.” We don’t recommend turning it “ON” in conjunction with Positive/Negative set to “ON” as Action Level mode already takes into account the Pb200i’s two-sigma confidence as to whether the result is positive or negative when compared to an action level of 1.0 mg/cm An example of the Test Screen Display set for commercial/industrial lead inspection work, along with the associated display settings are shown in Fig.

  • Page 43: Radiation Safety

    During testing, a strong beam of radiation (gamma-rays and x-rays) is continuously emitted through the aluminum faceplate at the front of the Pb200i. Some radiation is produced at the top, sides, and bottom of the snout of the instrument. There is also negligible radiation where your hand holds the instrument.
  • Page 44 Typical dose rates (5 milliCurie [185 MBq] source) with the shutter closed, in milliREM/hr., are as follows: 5 cm 30 cm 100 cm Left 0.75 0.03 <0.01 Right 0.48 0.025 <0.01 0.25 0.025 <0.01 Bottom 0.55 0.025 <0.01 Front 0.035 <0.01 Rear 0.05...

  • Page 45: Operating Conditions & Other Safety

    RSO. To take a reading with the Pb200i, the instrument must be held against a surface. [The shutter will not open unless the proximity switch is activated. The shutter will close as soon as the Heuresis Pb200i is no longer pressed against a surface.

  • Page 46: Radiation Dosimetry

    Radiation Dosimetry Radiation dosimetry is worn to monitor radiation levels. It should be worn when required by your regulatory jurisdiction, company safety policy, or RSO. Typically several rounds of dosimetry are used, along with exposure time and use estimates to determine whether dosimetry should be discontinued. If no dosimetry is used, a written justification must be kept on file.

  • Page 47: Leak Testing

    Leak Testing A leak test must be performed at least every 12 months on the Heuresis Pb200i, as specified in the Registry of Radioactive Sealed Sources and Devices, Safety Evaluation of Device, No: MA-1397-D-101- B. Certain regulatory jurisdictions, especially States requiring a Specific License, may require leak tests every six months.
  • Page 48 Figure 167 Page 48...

  • Page 49: Emergency Procedures

    Emergency Procedures CAUTION: This page contains important information that should be available to the Pb200i user AT ALL TIMES. Lost or Stolen Instrument If this instrument is lost or stolen, notify your Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or the equivalent responsible individual at your organization.

  • Page 50: Emergency Numbers

    __________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________ Your organization contact information (in case the Pb200i is lost and somebody finds it and is trying to return it to you): Caution: these contacts should be kept on the operator’s person and with the instrument. If you encounter any issues or have questions related to the safe operation of the device, call the Heuresis Radiation Safety Officer, Ken Martin, 1-617-751-8286 or email kenmartin@heuresistech.com.

  • Page 51: Warranty

    Warranty Seller warrants that the Products will operate or perform substantially in conformance with Seller's published specifications and be free from defects in material and workmanship, when subjected to normal, proper and intended usage by properly trained personnel, for the period of time set forth in the product documentation, published specifications or package inserts.
  • Page 52 (such as shutter operation) or the handling of data (such as the ability to erase data). Settings on the Pb200i can be set by the User, Supervisor, or Administrator. Certain settings require permission from the Administrator or the Supervisor to change.

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