Instrument Safety; Before First Use - Ametek Ortec radEAGLET-R Series User Manual

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1.3 Instrument Safety

The power adaptor is connected to line power. Normal care in handling such a line
power device should be exercised. In particular this unit should not be connected to
line power if it is wet.
The radEAGLET-R might contain lithium ion batteries (see 8.1.1, p.
p. 153). Please comply with the relevant transport regulations especially for air cargo.
If in doubt, ask your carrier.
The nature of the application is such that objects you survey with the radEAGLET-R
could emit ionizing radiation with hazardous intensity.
1.3 Instrument Safety
The detector crystals built into in the radEAGLET-R are brittle. To enjoy a long-lasting
performance of your instrument, avoid drops or other severe impacts.
Detector crystals may fracture under rapid temperature change. This could occur, for
example, when transporting the instrument in a air-conditioned vehicle and unloading
it in extremeley cold or hot environments. Sudden temperature change must not
exceed 40 °C (72 °F) in order to avoid damages.
The rechargeable batteries of the radEAGLET-R should not be completely discharged.
If you don't use the instrument make sure to charge the batteries at least once a year.

1.4 Before First Use

We recommend charging the batteries of the radEAGLET-R after unpacking prior
to first time use (8.4, p. 126).
radEAGLET-R via air cargo because lithium ion batteries charged above 30 % are not
allowed as air cargo.
This is a good time to get familiar with the radEAGLET-R by reading this manual.
Please read at least the rest of this chapter and those on basic operation (chapter 2,
p. 23) before starting to experiment with the radEAGLET-R.
Chapter 2, p.
23
explains the principles of operating the radEAGLET-R.
The fundamental modes of operation of the radEAGLET-R are detailed in chapter 3, p. 35,
followed by explanations of the radEAGLET-R alarms in chapter 4, p. 43.
A detailed reference on all the commands is given in chapter 5, p. 47, which you should read
to know about all the features and possibilities in case you need them.
The web interface for monitoring, configuring and transferring data is detailed in chapter 7,
p. 99.
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Charging is also recommended after shipping the
Software 3.2.12r • Document 3.3.3b4o
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and E.1,
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