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Thermo Scientific RadEye G-10 Operating Instructions Manual

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DB-055-210904 E
RadEye G-10
Portable Dose- and Dose Rate Meter

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Portable Dose- and Dose Rate Meter...
  • Page 3 > V 1.50 Low Battery warning Set Date/Time 22.01.10 RM&SI-EH 3-5;8-9 > V 1.52 Trend indication *) Category C: editorial correction I: clearing improvement A: substantial amendment Explanations must be given, at least with Category A. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Scope of delivery ............2-1 Inserting the battery ..........2-5 Mounting of the protection sleeve ......2-7 Switching the unit on ..........2-8 Configuration ........3-1 Menu functions ............3-1 Basic display .............3-4 3.2.1 Trend indication..........3-5 Alarm thresholds............3-6 Setting alarm thresholds..........3-6 DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 5 Key Lock ..............4-4 Process description for detection of radiation sources.4-5 Earphone ..............4-6 Alarm latching ............4-7 Show alarm ...............4-8 Text Info ..............4-9 4.10 Display rotation .............4-9 4.11 Set Date and Time ..........4-10 4.12 Battery type ............4-10 RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 6 Functional test ......... 5-1 Functional test............5-1 Failure indication ............5-1 Overload indication...........5-3 Low Battery ..............5-4 PC configuration......6-1 Main menu ..............6-2 6.1.1 RadEye G-10 Device Parameters ......6-3 6.1.2 Measurements............6-4 6.1.3 Creating a Measurement File......6-5 6.1.4 Select serial interface.........6-7 Configuration ............6-7 History ..............6-12 Logbook ..............6-14...
  • Page 7 Technical data........8-1 RadEye G-10.............8-1 RadEye inductive charger .........8-5 Firmware revisions ...........8-8 V1.08................8-8 V1.16................8-8 V1.18................8-8 V1.20................8-9 V1.21................8-9 V1.22................8-9 V 1.50................8-9 V1.52................8-9 RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Due to the rather high detector sensitivity the dose rate meas- uring range of the RadEye G-10 is limited to 100 mSv/h. A correct dose integration is performed only, if the instrument does not display over load “OVERLOAD”...
  • Page 9 Further information on Thermo Fisher Scientific compliance with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and in- formation on Thermo Fisher Scientific products which may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Direc- tive are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1. Introduction The pocket sized RadEye G-10 is a sensitive and rugged de- vice to measure the ambient equivalent dose rate (Sv/h) of gamma and X-ray radiation. The characteristic feature of the RadEye G-10 is the use of sophisticated low power technology components and micro- processor based, fully automatic self checks.
  • Page 12 Visible from top if worn in a holster and from display side Powerful graphical display Easy to use, four key, menu driven user interface Rugged plastic enclosure Earphone connector DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 13: Installation And Start-Up

    2. Installation and start-up Scope of delivery The RadEye G-10 is delivered in a folding paper box together with two AAA cells and an operating manual. A rubber protection sleeve, a holster and an earphone may be added optionally. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 14 Ordering information for accessories: Holster Earphone 42506/7046 42506/7037 Desktop holder Rubber sleeve 42506/7060 42506/7030-18 RS232-adapter cable USB- adapter cable 42540/29 42540/26 DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 15 Inductive charger Battery lid for inductive 42506/7080 charger 42506/7034 Flat mounting kit Goose neck adaptor kit 42506/7059 42506/7061 Pivot arm adaptor kit Knuckle joint adaptor kit 42506/7062 42506/7063 RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 16 Goose neck adaptor kit with Telescopic adapter: suction cup RadEye adapter 42506/7078 42506/7064 Handle 0,35m 42506/7075 Handle 1,2m 42506/7076 Handle 4m 42506/7077 RadEye Area Monitor External alarm unit for Rad- 42506/80 Eye area monitor 42506/8010 DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 17: Inserting The Battery

    • Close the compartment cover, hooks first, care for the rub- ber seal being in it’s groove. • Switch on the unit again. (see chapter 2.4) The instrument continues working in the operating mode set last (see chapter 3.2). RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 18 For the last power on interval, the relative time information of logbook and history is corrected to actual PC clock time dur- ing read out. In these cases the setting of the clock is not re- quired. DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 19: Mounting Of The Protection Sleeve

    For mounting of the sleeve first put the instrument into the top of the sleeve. Then pull lower edges of the sleeve, one after the other into it’s right position. First step Second step Front view Rear view RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 20: Switching The Unit On

    Switching the unit on To switch on the RadEye G-10, keep the ON button pressed for at least one second. The sound generator (beeper) is initiated. Calibration date Checksum of the firmware Battery voltage Firmware version The RadEye G-10 starts working with the parameters previ- ously selected (operation mode, calibration factor alarm thresholds etc.).
  • Page 21 PC-program „RadEye.EXE“ and the cable 42540/29. Furthermore, additional monitoring modes can be activated. The calibration parameters can only be changed in the factory using special software tools. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 23: Configuration

    The display returns to its initial default setting in case no key has been activated for more than 10 seconds. to be found behind some menu options means that the respective function is active. The menu offers the following displays: RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 24 : Switching a function on and off : Select a default display mode Select : Confirmation of an action : Exit menu Exit In Change menu the Up-/Down arrow keys are used to change a digit of an alarm value. DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 25 - Switching between battery type Battery and Accu. It is used for the correct warning of low battery. - Set date and time of the real time clock. Text Info Displays a text stored in the RadEye. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 26: Basic Display

    After 10 seconds or after 3 click standard display with dose rate indication is activated again. DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 27: Trend Indication

    A trend indication is given, if the measured dose rate is in- creasing or decreasing. For accurate measurements, only readings without trend indi- cation should be used. A trend indication is not given at dose rates of less than 0,6 μSv/h RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 28: Alarm Thresholds

    Once the last number has been set, quit the editing mode by pressing the “Exit”-key. Then, the value set is saved and after 10s the unit returns to the basic display. Example: DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 29 The set points of the actual dose rate alarm thresholds is seen at the marks on the intensity bar scale. The upper mark shows alarm threshold 1, the lower mark shows alarm threshold 2 RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 31: Operation

    The single pulse indication must be enabled in the menu. It is activated and deactivated by two times pressing the right or top button: Indication of activated single pulse indication. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 32: Alarm Indication

    LED and the vibrator become active, if they are enabled. Alarm 1: LED slowly blinking, two frequency alarm tone Alarm 2: LED quick blinking, continuous alarm tone Dose Alarm: LED constantly on, continuous alarm tone, vi- brator slow. DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 33: Additional Information

    In addition to the basic display, using the menu options, re- quests for further information can be started such as e.g. the setting of the enabling and disabling of the various alarm indi- cators. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 34: Key Lock

    LCD or other unin- tended operations is avoided. Unlocking is performed according to the LCD instructions upon pressing any key: Press left key first, then lower key and then right key. DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 35: Process Description For Detection Of Radiation Sources.4-5

    This is typical a value of 0,3 µSv/h to 0,5 µSv/h. Due to it’s almost 100 times higher efficiency, the RadEye PRD is more suited for this task, than the RadEye G-10. Subsequently, the operator passes the object while keeping thereby the distance between the monitor and the object to be checked as small as possible.

  • Page 36: Earphone

    For alarming in noisy environments or for undercover investi- gations an earphone is available. See ordering information page 2-1. The earphone is connected at the bottom of the instrument after opening the rubber protection seal. DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 37: Alarm Latching

    0 s (= off) to 9999 s. A latched alarm is indicated by a “M” near by the alarm indi- cator. When the alarm is acknowledged the RadEye returns to normal operations. Latching indication RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 38: Show Alarm

    Time Clock Stored alarm Time of the stored alarm By pressing the up and down arrow keys you can scroll through the alarm log. By pressing the right button the display returns to the menu. DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 39: Text Info

    If enabled, a short press on the lower centre key (arrow down) flips the display. If the lower centre key is pressed again or if the menu button is pressed, the screen flips into the normal orientation. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 40: Set Date And Time

    It is needed for correct low battery warning. Type “Batt” has a threshold of 2.1V. Type “Accu” has a threshold of 2.35V. See also chapter 5.4. Battery type “Battery” Battery type “Accumulator” 4-10 DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 41: Functional Test

    Failure indication In case of a failure the beeper generates a sharp single pulse every 32 s. The corresponding failure message is displayed in the LCD: RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 42 EEPROM Read and EEPROM Write error. A Watchdog Error indicates, that the micro controller has problems to work on it’s tasks in a given timeframe. Reasons are strong electromagnetic pulses, firmware errors or hardware issues. DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 43: Overload Indication

    On dose rates of more than 100 mSv/h an overload indication is given: Overload indication in dose rate display The dose value is marked with an overload indication, if a dose rate overload occurred since the last dose reset. Overload indication in dose display RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 44: Low Battery

    If the battery voltage falls below 2V, the battery symbol starts flashing. An acoustic warning is generated every 8s and can’t be acknowledged. The battery needs to be changed as soon as possible. DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 45: Pc Configuration

    6. PC configuration RadEye desktop holder: 42506/60 IR adaptor cable RS232: 42540/29 IR adaptor cable USB: 42540/26 RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 46: Main Menu

    Select the required interface, press OK to acknowledge the error message. In the window that is displayed now, select the Configuration / Com settings... menu. Main menu Once the RadEye.EXE program has been started, device pa- rameters are displayed on the screen. DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 47: Radeye G-10 Device Parameters

    The Frame "RadEye G-10" contains the unit's serial number and version number of the software. Click on the Read button, the Parameters of RadEye G-10 will be read out from device and shown in the Frame. Figure 6-1: Main Window...

  • Page 48: Measurements

    Up to 100 measured val- ues can be represented. The graduation of the ordinate is automatically adjusted to the measured values supplied by the unit. Figure 6-2: Measurement graphics DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 49: Creating A Measurement File

    Close Logfile menu item. No further data is recorded. Open the File / View Logfile... menu to view the measurement logfile. For training and demonstration a prior recorded logfile can be replayed by opening Replay logfile. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 50 The "Counter" column contains the numerical value of the counter measurement. The "Unit" column informs about the unit. The "Dose Rate" column contains the numerical value of the dose rate measurement. The "Unit" column informs about the unit (Sv/h or R/h). DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 51: Select Serial Interface

    An error message is displayed if the interface is not available. Configuration On the Configuration / RadEye G-10… menu, the following parameters can be modified: • Unit • Time interval of the history •...
  • Page 52 On the „Generals“ tab, the user may set the physical unit (Ro- entgen or Sievert), the time interval for the history memory (1...43200s), the kind of the acoustic rate indication (single pulse, finder 4.1) and temperature. DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 53 LCD by the RadEye (see 4.10). In the „Text Field“ it is possible store a text with up to 200 characters in the RadEye. This text can not be displayed by the RadEye. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 54 The „Alarm“ tab offers the user the possibility of making the alarm settings for the single basic displays. Furthermore, the options on this tab allow beeper and additional alarm monitor- ing processes to be configured. 6-10 DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 55 Once the setting of the parameters is finished, these parame- ters have to be sent to the RadEye G-10 by clicking on the Write to RadEye G-10 button. Parameters including the selected menu configuration can be saved with File / Save as…...

  • Page 56: History

    History Via the Options / History menu, the values stored in the RadEye G-10 data memory can be read out, represented in a x/t diagram and saved to the hard disk of the computer. These data subsequently can be read in and further processed in a spreadsheet program.
  • Page 57 Figure 6-7: History read out Figure 6-8: Single history value indication Clicking at the graph, each individual, stored measured value can be displayed: RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E 6-13 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 58: Logbook

    At the display every event is shown in one line for better overview. The date and time of the PC is used for time relation. Figure 6-9: Logbook 6-14 DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 59: Messages In The Logbook-File

    Alarm > Alarm threshold 1 Alarm > Alarm threshold 2 Dose > Dose alarm threshold 1 Dose > Dose alarm threshold 2 Configuration Message Display: 4=Dose rate Sound Vibrator Dose cleared Alarm threshold changed RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E 6-15 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 60 Message Power off Power on 6-16 DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 61: Radeye Inductive Charger

    3. Only charge accumulators having the same discharging state 4. Never use defective accumulators (penetrating/emerging electrolyte, damaged housing...) 5. The bottom of the housing (aluminum heat sink) gets warm (50°C, 120°F max.). 6. Not for use in open convertibles. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 62: Led Indicators

    8. Clearance of at least 50cm (20”) between charger and car radio is recommended. LED indicators State LED (green) Voltage supply on Voltage supply off max. charging voltage/current connector voltage charging current 3,30 3,25 3,20 3,15 3,10 3,05 3,00 temperature [°C] DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 63 8. Technical data RadEye G-10 Gamma and X-ray radiation Radiation type: Ambient equivalent dose rate : Measured quantity: *(10) [Sv/h] and dose : H*(10)[Sv] Measuring range: 100 mSv/h Dose Rate: 10 Sv Dose: more than 100 mSv/h Overload display: overload indication up to 10 Sv/h max.
  • Page 64 Reference point: response, 14 mm behind reference mark. Angular dependence: see Diagram 8-2 and 8-3 DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 65 PC program. Max- and mean value of count rate and dose rate. The time in- terval is factory preset to 120s by de- fault. Logbook with 250 entries for changes of configuration, occurring alarms and errors. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 66 ≈ 16 mA LED alarm ≈ 80 mA acoustic alarm ≈ 30 mA vibrator alarm ≈ 500h using two alkaline AAA cells Battery service life: depending on the operating mode ≈ 250h using 800mAh NiMH accu DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 67 Charge time 18…20h Accumulator RadEye switched off 800mAh, discharged Ambient temperature -20…+50°C Operation –40…+70°C Storage 0…40°C Accumulator charge Ambient pressure 300…2000 hPa *) During operation with backlit LCD, the battery charge is sustained only. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 68: Diagram 8-1: Energy Dependence In Direction Of Max

    Diagram 8-1: Energy dependence in direction of max. response, perpendicular to ref. mark, ambient equivalent 48keV 100keV 205keV Direction of maximum response -90° +90° -180 -150 -120 Angle [°] Diagram 8-2: Angular response, horizontal plane DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...

  • Page 69: Diagram 8-3: Angular Response, Vertical Plane

    -180 -150 -120 angle [°] Diagram 8-3: Angular response, vertical plane Sigma [%] PTB Limit Sigma [%] [uSv/h] 1000 10000 100000 Diagram 8-4: Statistical standard deviation of the measured value with constant dose rates RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 70 - Acknowledge of sigma alarms: background is set to the actual count rate. Then the background is learned accelerated for 15s. V1.18 - Error eliminated: the battery symbol in the display was not indicated correctly, if the RadEye were charged in the car holder. DB-055-210904 E RadEye G-10 Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 71 - New function “Display rotation” - Additional text field with 200 characters can be stored in EEPROM V 1.52 - Error eliminated: The RadEye displays year “201:” instead “2010”. - Trending indication with multiple arrows. RadEye G-10 DB-055-210904 E Iw/Tr/Ff 22.01.2010...
  • Page 75 Environmental Instruments Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH Post address: Radiation Measurement & Security Frauenauracher Straße 96 Postfach/P.O. Box 16 60 D-91056 Erlangen, Germany D-91051 Erlangen, Germany www.thermo.com +49 (0)9131 998-0 info.rmp.erlangen@thermofisher.com +49 (0)9131 998 475 fax...

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