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Thermo Scientific RadEye SPRD Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Spectroscopic Radiation Detector...
  • Page 3 29.07.14 RM&SI-E Trost Cpl. 15.09.14 RM&SI-EH Pijahn Firmware V1.04 04.11.14 RM&SI-EH Pijahn Firmware V1.07 *) Category C: editorial correction I: clearing improvement A: substantial amendment Explanations must be given, at least with Category A. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 4 3.1.1 Basic display............3-1 3.1.2 Information mode display........3-5 3.1.3 Channel mode display ........3-6 3.1.4 Cross-mode display ...........3-7 Scaler ................3-8 3.2.1 Mean value ............3-9 3.2.2 Accumulated counts ........3-10 3.2.3 Wait time ............3-10 3.2.4 Background measurement .......3-11 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Sub menu “Operation mode”......3-27 3.4.8 Sub menu “Measuring unit” (G / N)....3-27 3.4.9 Sub menu “Scaler Backgnd” ......3-28 Alarm thresholds.............3-29 Gamma alarm threshold based on the relative standard deviation (sigma threshold) ......3-30 Setting alarm thresholds..........3-31 RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 6 Alarm indication ............4-3 Additional information ..........4-4 Alarm latching ............4-5 Text Info ..............4-7 Set date and time............4-7 Battery type...............4-8 Lu-Adjust ..............4-9 Detection of gamma sources..5-1 Background...............5-2 NBR (natural background rejection)......5-2 Indication of neutron sources ..6-1 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 7 Ways to connect to a PC ...........8-1 8.1.1 Wireless connection via Bluetooth ....8-1 8.1.2 Cable connection ..........8-2 Installation of the optional RadEye.EXE software ...8-3 Start RadEye.EXE ............8-3 8.3.1 RadEye SPRD Device Parameters.....8-4 8.3.2 Measurements............8-4 8.3.3 Creating a Measurement File......8-6 8.3.4 Select serial interface.........8-7 Configuration ............8-8 8.4.1...
  • Page 8 Storing spectra to another location ....8-21 8.7.2 Loading spectra from file ........8-21 8.7.3 Export spectra data ..........8-21 Trouble Shooting ......9-1 RadEye SPRD doesn’t power on ......9-1 9.1.1 Press “On” for at least one second.....9-1 9.1.2 Check battery.............9-1 Reading data from the start up screen.......9-2 The RadEye doesn’t show the menu items as...
  • Page 9 11.2 Recommended spare parts........11-1 Optional Accessories ....12-1 12.1 RadEye Holster (425067046)......12-1 12.2 Earphone for RadEye series (425067037)...12-1 12.3 Lutetium Test-Adapter for RadEye (425067071)12-2 12.4 Desktop holder (425067060).......12-2 12.5 IR connection cable serial (4254029)....12-3 RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 10 Accessories for AC – operation of the car adaptor .............12-10 12.9 RadEye Area Monitor with alarm contacts (4250680) .........12-11 12.10 Foodmonitor (425069015) ........12-12 Technical data ......13-1 13.1 RadEye SPRD .............13-1 13.2 RadEye car holder ..........13-7 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 11 Interrelationship between false alarm probability and sigma value ........14-1 14.2 Flow Diagram Background Learning & Alarming14-2 14.3 Factory Settings RadEye SPRD ......14-3 Service contact......15-1 TABLE OF FIGURES: Diagram 12-1: Gamma dose rate linearity of RadEye SPRD .......... 13-5 Diagram 12-2: Ambient equivalent dose rate response..13-6 Diagram 12-3: Energy response in main direction count rate ..........
  • Page 12 RadEye SPRD. The instrument must not be used in explosive atmosphere. The RadEye SPRD is not intended to be used as a personal dosimeter. No neutron dose rate or dose calculation is per- formed. Due to the high detector sensitivity the gamma dose rate measuring range of the RadEye SPRD is limited to 250 µSv/h (25 mrem/h).
  • Page 13 Thermo Fisher Scientific compliance with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and informa- tion on Thermo Fisher Scientific products which may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 0-11 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 15 1. Introduction The RadEye SPRD radiation pagers are highly sensitive and rugged measuring devices to detect and localize gamma and neutron radiation sources. Furthermore, by virtue of the so called NBR-technique (natu- ral Background Rejection) the RadEye SPRD pagers separate...
  • Page 16 The RadEye SPRD incorporates a single CsI (Tl) Cesium Io- dide Scintillator which is equipped with a miniature silicon photo-multiplier (SiPM) allowing the detection of very low radiation levels. While the RadEye SPRD does not contain a specific thermal neutron detector, it does analyze specific characteristic fea- tures of the measured gamma spectrum to indicate the pres- ence of a neutron source.
  • Page 17 A real time clock is provided to add a time stamp to all buffer data. The RadEye SPRD enables measurement of detector pulse rates and energy compensated dose and dose rates. All menu functions described in 3.4 can be configured to be invisible.
  • Page 19 2. Installation and start-up Scope of delivery The RadEye is delivered in a folding paper box together with two AAA cells, a rubber protection sleeve and an operating manual. For optional accessories see chapter 12. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 20: Menu Functions

    The display returns to its initial default setting in case no key has been activated for more than 10 seconds. , when found behind some menu options, means that the respective function is active. 3-18 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 21: Main Menu

    3.4.1 Main menu The main menu offers the following displays: The above illustration depicts all main menu options for the standard configuration. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 3-19 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 22 : 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. 3-20 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 23 See 3.4.8 SUB MENU MEASURING UNIT NEUTRON Measuring unit enables the following measuring units: See 3.4.8 Backlight Backlight always on/Backlight extinguish after 10 s. Scaler Backgnd SUB MENU SCALER MODE BACKGROUND See 3.4.9 RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 3-21 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 24: Sub Menu "Nuc Id Settings

    Backgnd spectrum Starts a background measurement Sends the current spectrum in XML-N42.42 Send spectrum format. Deletes all saved spectra Clear spectra Modifies warning thresholds for Neutron Set ID warning count rate and Gamma dose rate 3-22 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 25: Sub Menu "Alarm Indication

    If enabled, the backlight turns on for 10s if an LCD LED alarm is detected. If sound and vibration alarm are disabled at the same time a cross is displayed in the upper right corner. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 3-23 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 26: Sub Menu "Settings

    Finder intensity. Activation is done by audio keys (right button and top button). Enabling and disabling of single pulse indica- Single tion. Activation is done by audio keys (right button and top button). 3-24 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 27: Sub Menu "Edit Alarm

    If selected, the NBR function is active (see Alarm NBR 5.2) Edits the alarm threshold 1 and 2 of accumu- Alarm dose G lated dose gamma. Forces the RadEye to start a new background New background measurement RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 3-25 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 28: Sub Menu "Scaler Parameter

    Accum. Counts value. This option is only effective with mea- suring units “cps” or “cpm”. With “Auto restart” the RadEye restarts au- Auto restart tomatically the measurement 3-26 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 29: Sub Menu "Operation Mode

    Sub menu “Measuring unit” (G / N) Measuring unit Gamma: Measuring unit Neutron This submenu is used to select the measuring unit for rateme- ter and scaler measurements. Cps is the recommended measur- ing unit. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 3-27 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 30: Submenu "Scaler Backgnd

    Neutron used for background measure- ment (see 3.2.4) Start Meas. Performs a background measurement If selected, ratemeter values are displayed Ratem. netto with background subtraction If selected, scaler values are displayed with Scaler netto background subtraction 3-28 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 31: Alarm Thresholds

    In that case the dose rate alarm threshold 2 is always active regardless of mod or units. Configuration of the alarms is possible via infrared interface (chapter 8.4) or via the menu. As to the alarm activation, please also read chapter 4.3. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 3-29 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 32: Gamma Alarm Threshold Based On The Relative Standard Deviation (Sigma Threshold)

    For this time the message “Learning” together with a progress bar is displayed. Alarm 2 is always referring to the total count rate without con- sideration of any learned background. 3-30 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 33: Setting Alarm Thresholds

    Please note: Using the unit cpm will allow setting the gamma alarm with a multiple of 60 cpm and the neutron alarm with a multiple of 6 cpm. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 3-31 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 34 Edit value by pressing ▲/▼ keys select digit by ►/◄ keys. Pre unit “μ”, “m” may be chosen as well. Leave the last digit with the ► ar- row key: Confirm storage of edited value pressing “Yes” 3-32 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 35 Edit value by pressing ▲/▼ keys Sigma-Alarm: 0: off: Al.1 can be set as a constant threshold. Sigma-Alarm 2..9: Al.1 is calcu- lated from the actual background. Actual value is displayed. Save settings by leaving the menu. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 3-33 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 36 The set points of the actual alarm thresholds are seen at the marks on the intensity bar scale. The upper mark shows alarm threshold 1, the lower mark shows alarm threshold 2 3-34 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 37: Operation

    The more detector pulses above the count rate that is present at the moment of the activation of the finder mode are captured by the detector, the higher the tone. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 38: Rated Alarm

    Indication finder mode Rated alarm Rated alarm can be enabled in the sub menu “Edit alarm”. If active the vibrator, sound and alarm LED are changing its in- tensity with the radiation level. Indication „Rated Alarm“ DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 39: Alarm Indication

    Blue LED blinking, scratchy alarm tone Alarm 2 Neutron: Blue LED blinking, scratchy alarm tone Except for the dual line display, additional text info is pro- vided. Example (alarm by Ba-133): Gamma only page Dual display page RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 40: Additional Information

    Using the upper arrow key, additional measuring values are displayed (see chapter 3.2.1). DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 41: Alarm Latching

    0 s (= off) to 9999 s. A latched alarm is indicated by an “M” near the alarm indica- tor. When the alarm is acknowledged the RadEye returns to normal operations. Latching indication RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 42 Stored alarm with NBR information 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-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 43: Text Info

    Text Info Via PC program “RadEye.exe“ it is possible to place a text information in the RadEye SPRD. This text information can be displayed with the menu function „Text Info“. Set date and time Alternatively to the setting of date and time by the PC- program, these changes can as well be performed via the menu function Settings →...

  • Page 44: Battery Type

    If the battery voltage falls below 2.1 V, 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-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 45: Lu-Adjust

    NBR-circuitry as non-NORM (MID energy) isotope. Thus for training purpose the response of the RadEye SPRD to man-made gamma emitting radioactivity can be field tested with a natural and license free ceramic material. Lu-176 must be recognized by the NBR as described in chapter 5.2.
  • Page 46 When the background measurement is complete the user may place the test adapter: Place the Lu-adapter. The RadEye recognize the test adapter automatically and starts the adjust routine. No further action is required. 4-10 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 47 Lu-Source is not recognized automatically the instru- ment should be send to Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH, Service Center or to Columbia U.S. Depot Service for inspection. Successful Lu-Adjust Failed Lu-Adjust RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 4-11 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 49: Detection Of Gamma Sources

    Please note that the alarm can occur up to one or two seconds after passing the nearest distance to the RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 50: Background

    The alarm tone and vibrator can be acknowledged by a short key depression. The NBR-indicator can be activated by the menu function or the PC-program RadEye.exe. DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 51 Tc-99m; Cd-109; I-125; Xe-133; Ce-141; Ce-144; Sm-145; Nd-147; Pm-147; Gd-153; Re-186; Re-188; Ta-182, Am-241 (strong shielded source may be recognized as “High energy”) Low energy / Mid. energy: Co-57; Sn-117m; I-123; Lu-177; Tl-201; U-235 RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 52 Na-22; Co-55; Cu-60; Ga-64; As-72; Y-86; Zr-89; Mo-99; Sb- 127; Cs-137; Bi-207 High energy: Mg-28; K-40; Ca-47; Sc-46; Mn-52; Mn-54; Mn-56; Fe-59; Co-56; Co-58; Co-60; Zn-65; Y-88; Zr-95; Ag-110m; Eu-152; U-238/Pa-234 Balanced: Background; Ra-226; Th-228; Th-232 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 53 Alarm displays with activated NBR alarm: Man-made radioactivity with main energies up to approxi- mately 150 keV. Man-made radioactivity with main energies up to approxi- mately 600 keV. Man-made radioactivity with main energies above 600 keV Natural radioactivity (NORM-Material) RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 55: Indication Of Neutron Sources

    Thus the RadEye SPRD does not meet the alarm sensi- tivity requirements for neutron radiation according to ANSI 42.48, but indicates the presence of neutron radiation once a source had been detected via the emitted gamma radiation.
  • Page 56 ID may need to be adapted. E.g. in 2500 m values of 0.7 cps for the ratemeter and 0.2 cps for the ID are recommended. Neutron alert in ratemeter mode Neutron alert as ID-Result DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 57: Functional Test

    (if not disabled via PC configuration). The heart symbol next to the battery indicator must be “beat- ing”. This indicates that the cyclic tasks as calculating meas- urement values and checking for alarm thresholds are active. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 58: Failure Indication

    EEPROM Read or EEPROM Write error. A Watchdog Error indicates that the micro controller has problems to work on its tasks in a given timeframe. Reasons are strong electromagnetic pulses, firmware errors or hardware issues. DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 59: Overload Indication

    Neutron count rates of more than 2000 cps lead to a neutron overload. Both overload messages of the neutron and the gamma channel can be displayed by the RadEye SPRD: RadEye SPRD DB-100 E...

  • Page 60: Temperature Warning

    Temperature warning The maximum temperature of the RadEye SPRD is 50°C (122°F). If the temperature higher than 50 °C the RadEye shows the following screen: By pressing the right button, the user may switch off the Rad- Eye to avoid false alarms.

  • Page 61: Pc Configuration

    8. PC configuration The configuration of the RadEye SPRD via Windows software requires optional Thermo Scientific hardware and software. Ways to connect to a PC A RadEye unit can be connected to a PC either by serial inter- TM 2 face, USB interface or by Bluetooth 8.1.1...

  • Page 62: Cable Connection

    The optional serial adapter cable is used to connect to a RS232 port of a PC. This serial port is selected directly in the RadEye.EXE soft- ware (see also chapter 8.3.4). Alternatively, the optional USB connection cable is used to connect to an USB port. DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 63: Installation Of The Optional Radeye.exe Software

    Software installation CD Rom and follow the installation guideline. The installation generates a RadEye.EXE Icon on the desktop. Start RadEye.EXE Once the RadEye.EXE program has been started, device pa- rameters are displayed on the screen. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 64: Radeye Sprd Device Parameters

    The Frame "RadEye SPRD" contains the unit's serial number and version number of the software. Click on the Read button, the Parameters of RadEye SPRD will be read out from the de- vice and shown in the Frame. Figure 8-1: Main Window 8.3.2...
  • Page 65 Up to 100 measured val- ues can be represented. The graduation of the ordinate is au- tomatically adjusted to the measured values supplied by the unit. Figure 8-2: Measurement graphics RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 66: 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. DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 67: Select Serial Interface

    8.3.4 Select serial interface Via Configuration / Com settings... menu another window is opened from which you may select the corresponding inter- face. An error message is displayed if the interface is not available. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 68: Configuration

    Configuration On the Configuration / RadEye SPRD… menu, the follow- ing parameters can be modified: • Operating mode • Unit • Basic display • Time interval of the history • Acoustic indication • Alarm level for all basic displays • Signaling types •...
  • Page 69 The frame “On Button” configures the assignment of the “▼/On” button. See also chapter 3.1.3. The frame “Nuclides ID Result” configures the assignment of the “▼/On” button for the result screen after ID measurement. See also chapter 3.3.3. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 70: User Defined Text

    LCD by the RadEye. 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. 8-10 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 71: Mode Configuration

    Cyclic measurement: with this option the RadEye per- forms a periodic measurement. Please note: the cyclic measurement time must be greater than the measuring time. It is recommended to disable the auto measuring time option. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 8-11 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 72: Trigger List

    • Measuring times for • Fixed time setting (auto measuring time is dis- abled) • Cyclic measuring • Pre-waiting time 8.4.4 Trigger list Figure 8-7: Trigger list 8-12 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 73 “Add” and “Delete” is used to add and delete entries in the trigger list. “Up” and “Down” move the entries in the trigger list. “Edit…” opens another window where the nuclides can be managed. Figure 8-8: Edit nuclide trigger list RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 8-13 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 74: Alarm Configuration

    If the RadEye SPRD is mainly used as an alarm device wear- ing at the belt, it is recommended to set an alarm latching time of 10s.

  • Page 75: Bluetooth Configuration

    RadEye. “Secure connection” uses the PIN code that can be edited in the right field. For more information please read the manual which is deliv- ered together with the BTcom cover. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 8-15 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 76: Menu Configuration

    Once the setting of the parameters is finished, the configura- tion is sent to the RadEye SPRD by clicking on the “Write to RadEye SPRD” button. Parameters including the selected menu configuration can be saved with File / Save as…...

  • Page 77: History

    The blue line shows the mean values, the red line the maxi- mum value within the time interval. If batteries are removed, the time reference is lost. In the dia- gram time information is only provided for history values with valid timing en- RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 8-17 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 78 Figure 8-12: History read out Clicking at the graph, each individual, stored measured value can be displayed: Figure 8-13: Single history value indication 8-18 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 79: 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 8-14: Logbook RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 8-19 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 80: Radeye Spectra

    The lower part of the window shows the details of the spectrum. Furthermore the user can add some more remarks. “Read and store all spectra” is used to read out all spectra stored in the RadEye. 8-20 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 81: Storing Spectra To Another Location

    By means of “File / Export spectrum…” menu function the user can export the currently loaded N42 spectrum file as text file which can be imported in data spreadsheet programs (e.g. MS Excel). RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 8-21 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 83: Trouble Shooting

    The LED may flash then only very shortly. 9.1.2 Check battery If the RadEye SPRD does not respond to a long press (> 1s) of the “ ” button, then please use the following step by step procedure: A) Remove the current batteries...

  • Page 84: Reading Data From The Start Up Screen

    The RadEye doesn’t show the menu items as described in the manual The items available in the RadEye SPRD’s menu can be dis- abled or enabled via the RadEye.EXE software. The factory setting has all menu functions enabled. Please refer to chapter 8.4, menu settings.

  • Page 85: The Radeye Shows An Error Message In The Display's Top Line

    The RadEye shows an error message in the display’s top line Please refer also to chapter 7.2. If one of the following failures is indicated, then the instrument must be repaired by the Thermo Scientific bench repair team: HV-Error Detect Err EEPROM Err Watchdog* Please contact our Customer Service for more details.
  • Page 86 The correct serial interface has been selected. It is recommended to use the Windows system tools to deter- mine the occupation of the currently active serial ports. Virtual serial ports are labeled accordingly for identification. DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 87: Radeye Lost Date And Time Settings

    “syn- chronize” function of the optional RadEye.EXE software. Else the current date and time can be set also through the RadEye’s menu “Settings” / “Set Date / Time”. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 88: Radeye's Battery Status Is Lower Than Expected

    1.2V each, while Alkaline batter- ies provide 1.5V. Rechargeable batteries offer also a more steep drop from ac- ceptable battery voltage to “battery low” than Alkaline types. History data shows the wrong time and date See chapter 9.6. DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 89: Maintenance

    10. Maintenance 10.1 Recommended maintenance The RadEye SPRD is basically maintenance free. 10.1.1 Lu-Adjust It is recommended to perform a Lutetium test routine (Lu- Adjust) with the optional Lutetium test adapter on a regular basis. The Lutetium test routine is described in chapter 4.9.

  • Page 91: Spare Parts

    11. Spare Parts 11.1 Available spare parts Item Part Number Front foil RadEye SPRD engl. 425067030xx Battery cover complete 425067033 Rubber shock protection (rub- 42506703018 ber boot) Battery IEC-LR03 Micro 1,5V SM164600012 ENERGIZER E92 (1 pack = 2 batteries) 11.2...

  • Page 93: Optional Accessories

    The usage of the earphone is recommended, if the RadEye is switched into FINDER mode and disturbance through noisy environment shall be compensated. The earphone is plugged into the RadEye’s socket at bottom of the unit. The cable length is 1.2m. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 12-1 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 94: Lutetium Test-Adapter For Radeye (425067071)12-2

    Desktop holder (425067060) Alignment between the RadEye’s IR data interface window and the IR interface of a PC connection cable is insured with the usage of the desktop holder. Please see chapter 8.1.2 for details. 12-2 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 95: Ir Connection Cable Serial (4254029)

    The IR plug of the connection cable can be fixed easily by screws at the desktop holder. The PC connection plug is a 9 pin sub D type for serial COM ports. Please see chapter 8.1.2 for details. Cable length = 1.2 m RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 12-3 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 96: Bluetooth Battery Cover (425067087)

    (Alkaline –manganese, zinc – carbon ...) Only use two accumulators of the same type (manufac- turer, rated capacity ...) Only charge accumulators having the same discharging state Never use defective accumulators (penetrating/emerging electrolyte, damaged housing...) 12-4 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 97 Together with a power supply unit 42506/7066, this support is also suitable for a cost attractive stationary ambient monitor- ing. Via the alarm contact, power consuming external alarm indica- tor can be operated. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 12-5 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 98 24W (at 24V, see RadEye area monitor 42506/80) Before plugging the RadEye into the Car holder the rubber protection plug at the phone jack has to be opened: - Carefully remove the protection sleeve and open the phone jack 12-6 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 99 Then insert the RadEye into the car holder. Make sure that the protection plug is not mechanically interfering with the charging pin of the car holder. RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 12-7 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 100: Accessories For Dash Board Mounting Of Car Holder 42506/7065 (Including Charging Function) Holder 42506/7060 (Mechanical Holder Only)

    12.8.1 Accessories for dash board mounting of car holder 42506/7065 (including charging function) holder 42506/7060 (mechanical holder only) Goose neck adaptor kit 42506/7061 Pivot arm adaptor kit 42506/7062 12-8 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 101 Knuckle joint adaptor kit 42506/7063 Goose neck adaptor kit with suction cup 42506/7064 RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 12-9 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 102: Accessories For Data Transmission Using The Car Adaptor

    USB 2.0 to RS232 adapter cable: SM1685 35255 12.8.3 Accessories for AC – operation of the car adaptor Power supply with cigarette lighter socket 42506/7066 for mains operation of the car holder 42506/7065 12-10 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 103: Radeye Area Monitor With Alarm Contacts (4250680)

    12.9 RadEye Area Monitor with alarm contacts (4250680) A RadEye SPRD can be used as installed radiation monitor if used as RadEye Area Monitor. The RadEye is permanently powered and the alarm status is visible as light and with fur- ther accessories also as sound alarm (425068010).

  • Page 104: Foodmonitor (425069015)

    Using the extremely compact and portable sample changer assembly, the typical background is reduced by up to 90 % and thus samples of up to 180 ml can be measured for low ac- tivity contamination. 12-12 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 105: Technical Data

    Measured variables: Gross count rate [cps], [cpm] Ambient equivalent dose rate: *(10) [Sv/h], [rem/h], H*(10) [Sv], [rem] Within the RadEye SPRD the relation 1 R = 1 rem =10 mSv is used. Gamma: Measuring range: 250 µSv/h [25 mrem/h] depending on calibra-...
  • Page 106 Gamma Sensitivity: Energy RadEye SPRD RadEye SPRD (Nuclide) (cps/mrem/h) (cps/µS/h) 60 keV(Am-241) 1100 662 keV(Cs-137) 1250 keV(Co-60) Independent alarm thresholds for all Alarm threshold: operating modes. 85 dB at a distance of 30 cm Audible alarm intensity: 40 keV – 3.0 MeV:...
  • Page 107 RadEye SPRD: ∅12.5 x 31mm CsI Detector Operating -20°C ... + 50°C temperature: 10 ... 95 %, non condensing Relative humidity: 1.9... 4.0 V, Operating voltage: Battery low voltage starting from 2.2V Degree of protection: IP 65 according to EN 60 529...
  • Page 108 NBR-ratio filter type: RC: cycle time: Power consumption: ≈ 12mW: normal operation without alarm signals and LCD illumination ≈ 80mW with illuminated LC display ≈ 60mW LED alarm ≈ 185mW acoustic alarm ≈ 80mW vibrator alarm 13-4 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 109 ≈ 175 h using two alkaline AAA cells Battery service life: ≈ 80 h using 800mAh NiMH battery Diagram 13-1: Gamma dose rate linearity of RadEye SPRD RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 13-5 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 110 Diagram 13-2: Ambient equivalent dose rate response Diagram 13-3: Energy response in main direction count rate 13-6 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 111: Radeye Car Holder

    -30 … +60°C Operation Ambient temperature: -40 … +70°C Storage 0 … +40°C Accumulator charge Degree of IP50 according to EN 60 529 protection: 80 x 78 x 50 mm Size: 140 g Weight: RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 13-7 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 112: Firmware Version

    232 are optimized • The first key press activates the background illumination, without any other action. With the exception of alarm ac- knowledgement • Lutetium adjust adapts to the background. Revised user guidance. 13-8 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 113 “Edit alarm” is displayed. • Error correction: If “Low Batt” is detected, a flashing bat- tery symbol is displayed in the result screen • Revised nuclide list • Revised Nuclide ID with automatic mode RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 13-9 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 114 A key press on “Yes” didn’t save the spectrum. • Error correction with scaler background measure- ment: the configured pre waiting time was ignored • Revised rated Alarm. • Revised dead time calculation during ID measure- ment 13-10 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 115: Annex

    Mean time to false alarm Mean number of false alarms 10 cps background in seconds per working day (8h) 1310 16000 1000000 0.03 In practice, there are almost no false alarms at a constant irradiation RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 14-1 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 116: Flow Diagram Background Learning & Alarming14-2

    14.2 Flow Diagram Background Learning & Alarming 14-2 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 117: Factory Settings Radeye Sprd

    14.3 Factory Settings RadEye SPRD Item Factory default 425067122 Language English Measuring unit dose rate Sv/h Type of battery Battery (Alkaline) Mode Count rate [cps] Acoustic indication Single pulse indication Keyboard Beep when key pressed Display temperature °C Display dose Active Display option “upside down”...
  • Page 118 Info Button: Dose Rate Gamma Enabled Info Button: Dose Gamma Enabled Info Button: Peak/Mean Gamma Enabled Info Button: Peak/Mean Neutron Disabled On Button: Display Neutron Disabled On Button: Dual Display Disabled On Button: Graphic Display Enabled 14-4 DB-100 E RadEye SPRD Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...

  • Page 119: Service Contact

    15. Service contact To request repair or calibration services, please use the online RGA (Return Goods Authorization) process at: http://www.thermoscientific.com/servicerepair RadEye SPRD DB-100 E 15-1 Pi/Ff 04.11.2014...
  • Page 122 Post address: Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH Frauenauracher Straße 96 P.O. Box 16 60 D-91056 Erlangen, Germany D-91051 Erlangen, Germany +49 9131 998-0 www.thermoscientific.com/rmp +49 9131 998 475 fax info.rmp.erlangen@thermofisher.com...

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