Capintec AreaExpert User Manual

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Manual Stock No. 9250-0149

AREA RADIATION MONITOR

USER'S GUIDE

Only Authorized Service Center

AreaExpert

Capintec, Inc.

Sales and Marketing

and Customer Support

6 Arrow Road

Ramsey, NJ 07446

Phone (800) ASK-4CRC

Fax (201) 825-1336

Capintec, Inc.

620 Alpha Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Phone (800) 227-6832

Fax (412) 963-0610

2014 Capintec, Inc.

An Eczacɩbaşɩ-Monrol company

Rev. B – December 2014

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Page 1 6 Arrow Road Ramsey, NJ 07446 Phone (800) ASK-4CRC Fax (201) 825-1336 Capintec, Inc. Only Authorized Service Center 620 Alpha Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Phone (800) 227-6832 Fax (412) 963-0610 © Copyright 2014 Capintec, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED An Eczacɩbaşɩ-Monrol company...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation ........................28 CenterExpert Main Screen .................... 29 Adding AreaExperts to the CenterExpert ............... 29 Removing AreaExperts from CenterExpert ..............31 Configuring a Single AreaExpert ................... 32 Configuring Multiple AreaExpert ..................35 Viewing Alarm History ....................37 Viewing Data History ..................... 39 Viewing Statistics History ....................
Page 5: General Warnings
CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert GENERAL WARNINGS  Carefully read this User's Guide before using this device. After reading the guide, store it in a location easily accessible by all users.  Verify that is no physical damage to the device and that all accessories are included.
Page 6: Warranty Information
GENERAL INTRODUCTION The “AreaExpert” Area Radiation Monitor is a device designed for continuously measuring, logging and reporting of ionized radiation doses in areas with ionized radiation. The device is capable of measuring ionized radiation within the range of 0-1 R/h with ±10% accuracy.
Page 7 CenterExpert network software. LED status Power socket and USB for Flash displays power on/off drive switch + fuse Service Lid Alarm Relay 7” LCD Ethernet Network socket touchscreen connection socket “AreaExpert” Area Radiation Monitor General view December 14...
Page 8: Installation
(O) position before attaching the power cord. AreaExpert Plug AreaExpert typical wall mounting method DEVICE ACTIVATION  Place the power switch to the ON ( I ) position.  Approximately one minute after powering-on, the device will be ready for the measurement.
Page 9: Device Shutdown
CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert  In the case of a power outage, the device will either continue working or automatically shut down based on the battery charge status. If the battery charge is under 20% the device will automatically shut down.
Page 10: Device Operation
CAPINTEC, INC AreaExpert DEVICE OPERATION Operation – Software Specifications The touchscreen consists of the following sections. − Information Bar − Menu Bar − Menu Screens o Monitor Tab o Statistics Tab o Settings Tab Information Statistics Date Time Power Off...
Page 11 CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert − Information Messages: This is the field dedicated to post messages to user. − Information Icons: The following icons appear on the information bar let user to know the status as well as the operations executed by the device.
Page 12: Menu Bar
CAPINTEC, INC AreaExpert Menu Bar This area is used to switch between the device menus. If the Menu Bar is not displayed, touch the screen. Note: If the screen is not touched for approximately one minute, the Menu Bar is hidden and the device enters “Full Screen Display”...
Page 13 CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert Changing the Monitor Display Layout The user can change the monitor display layout as follows: − Numeric Display and Current Status Bar − Current Status Bar and Current Status Chart − Numeric Display, Current Status Bar and Current Status Chart...
Page 14 CAPINTEC, INC AreaExpert Monthly Cumulative The Monthly Cumulative screen presents cumulative radiation dose, measured for a period of one year on a monthly basis. This display offers a monthly comparative study. Unit Name of the Chart Months Monthly Cumulative Monthly-Cumulative Histogram REF indicates the month with respect to which the visual normalization was done.
Page 15 CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert Weekly Mean (Average) This is a colored chart based on the user-defined high and low limit values and displays the average weekly values from the past one year. Display Name of the Chart Unit Week Show Number...
Page 16 CAPINTEC, INC AreaExpert November 2011 – December 2011 Display Name of Unit the Chart Number Show Previous Days Button Show Next Days Button Daily-Maximum Histogram Hourly Statistics Statistics for a date selected by user are displayed on the screen. When the Hourly time scale is chosen, a calendar will appear on the screen.
Page 17 CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert Hourly Maximum This is a colored chart based on the user-defined high and low limit values and displays the maximum detected hourly values for the selected day. Alarm Log Screen The Event Module displays exceeded alarm limits as set by the user (reference the Setting Alarm Levels section on page 18);...
Page 18 CAPINTEC, INC AreaExpert Alarm Levels The data obtained by the device are evaluated based on two user-defined alarm levels. Alarm levels consist of two stages: high and low alarm levels. Setting Alarm Levels − To access the Alarm Level Settings screen, touch the Alarm Limits button on the Settings menu.
Page 19 CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert High Level Setting Screen Low Level Setting Screen − The new alarm level value is entered using the keys on the screen. To abort changes to the selected alarm level, touch the Cancel button. To save the changes, touch the Save button.
Page 20 CAPINTEC, INC AreaExpert System Settings The System Settings menu includes settings for the language, password, time and date of the device. Setting the Language To change the device's language settings: − Touch the Language button on the System Settings menu.
Page 21 CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert Password Setting Screen − If a password is not required for accessing the Settings Menu, delete the displayed password on the Password Setting screen and touch the Save button. This will remove the password inquiry when accessing the Settings Menu.
Page 22 CAPINTEC, INC AreaExpert − Choose the date by touching the desired day on the calendar. − A confirmation screen appears to confirm the selected date. − If the displayed date is correct, save the set date by touching the Confirm button.
Page 23 CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert Unit Setting Screen Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings contains functions for deleting device data, updating the device software, accessing CenterExpert over a network connection and viewing device information. Delete Operations The Delete Operations module is used to delete the data logs, alarm logs, statistics data and detected warning messages.
Page 24 CAPINTEC, INC AreaExpert − To delete all statistical data, touch the Confirm button. This begins the deletion of the device's statistics data. This process may take several seconds. − To cancel statistics deletion, exit the process by pressing the Back button.
Page 25 CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert − Download the update file (with the ".aex" extension) to your computer released on the website. (Downloading the update file indicates that you accept the conditions listed in the description and warnings.) − Transfer the ".aex" extension file you downloaded to a USB memory device.
Page 26 Touch the Data Backup button to begin transferring the data files onto the USB memory device. This process may take several seconds. − A folder named "AreaExpert" will be created on the USB memory device. − Each device will create a new folder named after its own serial number in the "AreaExpert"...
Page 27 Touch the Data Backup button to begin transferring the alarm event log files to the USB memory device. This process may take several seconds. − A folder called "AreaExpert" will be created in the USB memory device. − Each device will create a new folder named after its serial number in the "AreaExpert"...
Page 28: Centerexpert
Note: If you get a message from Java that some Java features are being blocked, click on the button to Allow Access. Configuring AreaExpert for the CenterExpert The AreaExpert must be configured before it can be seen by the CenterExpert. − On the AreaExpert, touch the Setup icon.
Page 29: Centerexpert Main Screen
Note: This selection is only for the display on the CenterExpert. It does not affect the display on the AreaExpert. Adding AreaExperts to the CenterExpert To add one or more AreaExperts to the CenterExpert: − Click on Configure AreaExperts − Click on Add AreaExpert to CenterExpert December 14...
Page 30 The details of the AreaExperts added will be displayed in the list. Manually Add an AreaExpert AreaExperts can also be added manually. − Enter the AreaExpert’s Serial Number in the Serial Number text box. − Enter the AreaExpert’s complete IP Address in the IP Address text box. December 14...
Page 31: Removing Areaexperts From Centerexpert
CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert The AreaExpert will be added to the CenterExpert and its details will be displayed on the list. Returning to the Main Screen To return to the Main Screen, click the Back button. The AreaExperts that have been added to the CenterExpert will be displayed on the Main Screen in the proper section with their readings displayed.
Page 32: Configuring A Single Areaexpert
− Highlight the AreaExpert to be removed. − Click Remove AreaExpert from CenterExpert. The AreaExpert will be removed from the list. Returning to the Main Screen To return to the Main Screen, click the Back button. Configuring a Single AreaExpert To Configure an AreaExpert: −...
Page 33 Configure AreaExpert The current settings of the selected AreaExpert will be displayed. Device Name The AreaExpert may be given a name of up to 40 characters. The name should uniquely describe the AreaExpert. Zone The AreaExpert may be assigned to a zone. This field is optional. The maximum number of characters in a zone name is 20.
Page 34 Click on Unlocked or Locked. When Locked is selected, the Lock icon will appear on the Information bar. Submit Button Click the Submit button to send all the setting to the AreaExpert and return to the Main Screen. December 14...
Page 35: Configuring Multiple Areaexpert
CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert Cancel Button Click the Cancel button to return to the Main Screen without sending any changes to the AreaExpert. Configuring Multiple AreaExpert To Configure multiple AreaExperts: − Click on Configure AreaExperts. − Click on Configure Multiple AreaExperts.
Page 36 Click the Submit button to send all the checked settings to the checked AreaExperts and return to the Main Screen. Cancel Button Click the Cancel button to return to the Main Screen without sending any changes to the AreaExpert. December 14...
Page 37: Viewing Alarm History
Alarm History Selecting AreaExpert(s) to View The Alarm History for one or more AreaExperts may be viewed. The AreaExpert(s) can be selected by Zone, Room or Device Name. The default is All AreaExperts. Selecting by Zone The default is All Zones.
Page 38 If Date Range is selected, the starting date (From) and the ending date (To) must be entered. Displaying the Alarm History When the desired AreaExpert(s) and the time period have been chosen, click the Search button. If there is a conflict between the selected Zone, Room and Device, the message “Search was not able to find AreaExpert”...
Page 39: Viewing Data History
When Save is clicked, the displayed data will be saved in the entered file name. Returning to the Main Screen To return to the Main Screen, click the Back button. Viewing Data History To view the Data History for an AreaExpert: − Click on History. −...
Page 40 CAPINTEC, INC AreaExpert Data History Selecting AreaExpert to View − Click on the AreaExpert drop-down list. − Click on the AreaExpert to view. Selecting Time Period to View The Data History can be viewed for the following time periods: −...
Page 41 If Date Range is selected, the starting date (From) and the ending date (To) must be entered. Displaying the Data History When the desired AreaExpert and the time period have been chosen, click the Search button. A graph of the data for the selected time period will be displayed.
Page 42 CAPINTEC, INC AreaExpert Data History with Zoom Lines Zooming in To expand the marked area, move the mouse within that area and click the right mouse button. To zoom in from the origin to a zoom line, move the mouse between the origin and the zoom line and click the right mouse button.
Page 43: Viewing Statistics History
To return to the Main Screen, click the Back button. Viewing Statistics History Statistics may be viewed for Cumulative Exposure, Maximum Exposure Rate and Mean Exposure Rate. To view the Statistics History for an AreaExpert: − Click on History. −...
Page 44 For Daily, the default is 30 (30 day month). For Monthly, the default is 12 (1 year). Displaying the Statistics When the desired AreaExpert, Statistics type, Date and Number to Display, have been selected, click the Search button. The following will be displayed: Hourly −...
Page 45: Periodic Maintenance
CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert − Maximum Exposure Rate for each hour − Cumulative Exposure for each hour Daily − Date − Mean Exposure Rate for each day − Maximum Exposure Rate for each day − Cumulative Exposure for each day Monthly −...
Page 46: Device Cleaning
CAPINTEC, INC AreaExpert DEVICE CLEANING Device cleaning may be performed by following the steps below: • Turn the device off. • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the device. • The device can be wiped with a clean and slightly damp cloth.
Page 47: Dimensions (Mm)
CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert DIMENSIONS (mm) GM Detector TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION • Ensure that the power cord is connected properly on both sides. • Turn the power switch to the ON ( I ) position. • Check line voltage. Device is not powered.
Page 48: Disposal Information
CAPINTEC, INC AreaExpert DISPOSAL INFORMATION Do not dispose of this device in the garbage. Do not mix with household waste due to health-related and environmental reasons. To prevent the effects of unregulated disposal of the device on the environment and human health and to protect the...
Page 49: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
CAPINTEC, INC. AreaExpert CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY December 14...