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Thermo Scientific RadEye AB100 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Multi-Purpose Survey Meter...
  • Page 3 RM&SI-EH >V1.68 Set HV, Manual data logging, accumulated counts 22.01.13 RM&SI-EH Cover Photo added 10-2 Degree of protec- tion IP 53 10-8 >V1.72 24.04.15 RM&SI-EH Cpl. >V.175 Ratemeter Tau Contrast Language See ECN 80232 RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 4 13.08.18 FSI-E Cover ECN 81044 ECN 81515 04.05.21 FSI-E ECN 83926 *) Category C: editorial correction I: clearing improvement A: substantial amendment Explanations must be given, at least with Category A. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Main menu ............3-8 3.1.3 Background ............3-8 3.1.4 Measuring unit ........... 3-9 3.1.5 Operation mode ..........3-9 3.1.6 Scaler parameter ..........3-9 3.1.7 Nuclide table ............ 3-10 3.1.8 Settings ............3-10 3.1.9 Alarm indication ..........3-11 RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 6 Audible single pulse indication (recommended) ..4-1 Alarm indication ............4-2 Key Lock..............4-3 Setting high voltage ..........4-4 4.4.1 Manual setting ........... 4-4 4.4.2 Automatic setting ..........4-4 Earphone ..............4-5 Alarm latching ............4-6 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 7 Adjust display contrast ........4-11 4.16 Edit tau ..............4-12 4.17 Adjusting the display unit ........4-12 Measurement units ......5-1 General Count Rate Measurements (cps; cpm)..5-1 Surface Contamination (Bq; dps; dpm; Bq/cm ) ..5-2 RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 8 Starting RadEye.exe ..........7-2 7.2.1 RadEye AB100 Device Parameters ....7-2 Plateau measurements....8-1 Trouble Shooting ......9-1 RadEye AB100 doesn’t power on ......9-1 Press “On” for at least one second ..... 9-1 9.1.1 9.1.2 Check battery ............. 9-1 Reading data from the start up screen .......
  • Page 9 Maintenance ........ 10-1 10.1 Spare Parts ............10-2 Optional Accessories ....11-1 Technical data ......12-1 12.1 RadEye AB100 ............ 12-1 12.2 Firmware revisions ..........12-8 V 1.32 ................12-8 V 1.50 ................12-8 V 1.68 ................12-8 V 1.72 ................12-8 V 1.75 ................
  • Page 10 Service contact ......12-1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The RadEye AB100 is not well suited for pulsed radiation. Depending on the sensitivity of the detector and the conditions of the pulsed field, there can be a significant under-response The instrument must not be used in explosive atmosphere.
  • Page 11 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 Di- rective are available at https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/industrial/environ mental/environmental-learning-center/environmental- resource-library/epm-weee-compliance.html RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    The last 1600 mean and maximum values are recorded inter- nally and can be read out via serial interface. Additionally the RadEye AB100 logs the last 250 alarms, errors and changes of the configuration. All events can be read out via serial inter- face.
  • Page 14 Rugged plastic enclosure Key on top side to Alarm LED showing acknowledge alarms radiation exceeding thresholds. Powerful graph- ical display Easy to use, four key, menu driven user interface Ear phone connector DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 15: Installation And Start-Up

    2. Installation and start-up Scope of delivery The RadEye AB100 is delivered in a box together with two C cells and an operating manual. Ordering information for accessories see chapter 11. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 16: Inserting The Battery

    If Real Time Clock is set, actual time and date is dis- played for 3 s (see chapter 2.3). After selection of the counter tube the RadEye AB100 first display 0.00 cps. After the first detector pulse the measure- ment will be started.

  • Page 17: Switching The Unit On

    Switching the unit on To switch on the RadEye AB100, keep the ON button pressed for at least one second. The sound generator (beeper) is initi- ated. The start screen is displayed for two seconds...
  • Page 18 The RadEye SX starts working with the parameters previously selected (operation mode, calibration factor, alarm thresholds etc.). The selected parameter set is displayed in the top line of the LCD. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 19 Unless the RadEye AB100 is set up for a specific detector or- dered in conjunction with the device or otherwise specified by the customer when placing the order, the following values are set by the factory before delivery: Alarm 1 for Count Rate αβ...
  • Page 20 RadEye buttons and the optional PC- program „RadEye.exe“, version 1.25 and greater, and the ca- ble 42540/29 or 42540/26. The calibration parameters can only be changed via PC- software. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 21: Configuration

    The ▲ / ▼ keys are used to scroll through the menu. To select a menu option, release the ◄ key as the respective menu option has been reached. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 22 : Switching a function on and off : Select a default display mode Select : Confirmation of an action : Exit menu Exit In Change menu the ▲/▼ arrow keys are used to change a digit of an alarm value. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 23: Menu Structure

    Edit preset time and preset count for background measurement Scaler netto Scaler with background subtraction Ratemeter netto Ratemeter with background sub- traction ✓ ✓ Backlight If selected the backlight is always on. Otherwise the backlight extin- guishes after 10s RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 24 Scaler mode with fixed time eter PresetCountMode Scaler mode with fixed count number Set time/count Edit preset time and preset count Auto restart Auto restart of scaler measurements ✓ Nuclide table Displays the stored nuclides DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 25 This is used for radio transmission units. Single Pulse Enabling and disabling of single pulse indication. Activation is done by audio keys (right button and top button). Alternative to “Finder”. Finder Enabling and disabling of audible RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 26 Alarm indica- Enabling and disabling of the tion optical alarm Sound Enabling and disabling of the acoustic alarm and the audible ✓ ✓ indication of keystrokes Vibrator Enabling and disabling of the vibration alarm DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 27 COUNT RATE DISPLAY (BQ, DPS, DPM, THE LEFT KEY (CPS, CPM) BQ/CM²) ✓ ✓ Show alarm Display of alarms stored in alarm log. ✓ ✓ Text info Displays the text stored in the RadEye RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 28: Main Menu

    “Start Bgr.meas.” starts the background measurement. “Set pa- rameter” edit the preset time and count for background measure- ment. “Ratem.netto” enables the ratemeter mode with background subtraction. “Scaler netto” enables scaler mode with background subtraction. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 29: Measuring Unit

    This submenu is used to set the parameters for Scaler measure- ments. Preset TimeMode is used to measure a defined time. Pre- set CntMode is used to measure a defined number of counts. With “Auto restart” the RadEye AB100 restarts automatically the RadEye AB100 DB-070 E...

  • Page 30: Nuclide Table

    With “Set Date/Time” the user can set the date of the real time clock. “Dis- play αβ” shows the count rate inclusive α rate. With “Display β” 3-10 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 31: Alarm Indication

    “Language” is used to change the menu language of the RadEye between English, German, French and Russian. Set the display contrast with menu item “Contrast”. 3.1.9 Alarm indication The submenu alarm indication is used to select the LED, sound and vibrator for alarming. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 3-11 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 32: Ratemeter

    α threshold click: together with the time indicated since the last re- set. click: standard display After 10 seconds or after 3 click standard display is activated again. 3-12 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 33: Trend Indication

    This operation mode uses a single time constant instead of the proprietary ADF for filtering the measurement value. The time constant (Tau) be edited with menu item “Edit Tau” in sub menu “Settings” (see 4.16). RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 3-13 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 34: Scaler Mode

    Accumulated counts are limited to 99999 counts. “Accumulated counts” is not displayed with selected option “Scaler netto”. If accumulated counts are greater than 99999, “#####” is displayed. The absolute error is calculated as follows: 3-14 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 35: Accumulated Counts

    To enter background measurement select in submenu “Back- ground” “Start Bgr.meas”. The background measurement starts with the parameter set in submenu option „Set parameter“. To start the measurement, press key. While the measurement is in progress “Exit” is “Info/▲” blinking. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 3-15 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 36 The user is asked whether to save this value („Yes“), or to discard this measurement (“No”) . With menu option “Ratem. netto” or “Scaler netto” is selected this background value will be subtracted from the measurement. Background value Net count rate 3-16 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 37: Alarm Thresholds

    As1: Alarm threshold 1 Cnt: Count rate of the background Ratemeter sigma value set between 2 and 9 Measuring time (see table below) or fixed meas- uring time Additional value (see table below) RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 3-17 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 38 Accordingly the alarm threshold is increased. There will be no further alarms at background conditions and normal sensitivity will be established again automatically after about two minutes. 3-18 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 39 Once the last number has been set, quit the editing mode by press- ing the “Exit”-key. Then, the value set is saved and after 10s the unit returns to the basic display. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 3-19 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 40 Actual value is displayed. Pre unit “k” may be chosen as well. Leaving the last digit with the right arrow key: Confirm storage of edited value pressing “yes” 3-20 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 41 The set points of the actual alarm thresholds can be seen as trian- gles on the intensity bar scale. The upper mark shows alarm threshold 1, the lower mark shows alarm threshold 2. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 3-21 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 43: Operation

    For high background count rates it is possible adjust this audible indication via the PC-software RadEye.exe. The “single pulse divi- sor” is set to 10, so that after every 10 detected radiation particles 1 audible pulse would be generated. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 44: Alarm Indication

    LED and the vibrator become active, if they are enabled. Alarm 1 αβ threshold: LED slowly blinking, two frequency alarm tone and vibrator eve- ry second Alarm 2 αβ threshold: LED quick blinking, continuous alarm tone and vibrator every second DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 45: Key Lock

    Pressing the “on/▼” key for at least 5 seconds, locks the key pad: This increases battery time because of additional power consump- tion by illumination of the LCD or other unintended operations is avoided. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 46: Setting High Voltage

    RadEye AB100 related to the parameter set. 4.4.2 Automatic setting Using a Sr-90 source the high voltage can be set automatically. Place a Sr-90 source to the RadEye AB100 and start the adjust- ment with “Settings” → “Set HV”. → “Automatic”. DB-070 E RadEye AB100...

  • Page 47: Earphone

    If the RadEye has found its voltage, the user is asked to save this value. Earphone For alarming in noisy environments or for undercover investiga- tions an earphone is available. See ordering information page 2-1. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 48: Alarm Latching

    0 s (= off) to 9999 s. A latched alarm is indicated by an “M” near by the alarm indica- tor. When the alarm is acknowledged the RadEye returns to nor- mal operations. Latching indication DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 49: Show Alarm

    By pressing the “►“ button the display returns to the menu. Text Info Via PC program “RadEye.exe” it is possible to place a text in- formation in the RadEye. This text information can be displayed with the menu function “Text Info”. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 50: Display Modes

    α threshold without a bar graph. The measuring value of the αβ threshold together with click: a bar graph. Graphical overview of rate click: The selected display configuration is stored in the EEPROM. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 51: Subtraction Of Α Rate

    With the keys up/down the Year, month, day, hour or minute can be changed. After setting the date and time the real time clock is set and is used for alarm logbook and history. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 52: Battery Type

    When setting the history time interval to 0s the actual counting rate with a record number is stored in the history by a long press on ▲/Info key. The last saved record is shown in the display. 4-10 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 53: Change Menu Language

    Via menu item “Language” in submenu “Settings” the user may change the language of the RadEye menu. 4.15 Adjust display contrast Here, the user can adjust the display contrast. This function is called in sub menu “Settings” “Contrast” RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 4-11 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 54: Edit Tau

    The display unit can be set in 3 positions: In order to change the position the locking has to be released. Press the knob on the left side and keep it pressed. The display unit moves slightly to the right 4-12 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 55 Now the display unit can be moved to the desired position. After releasing the knob, the display unit moves back to the left into the new locked position. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 4-13 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 57: Measurement Units

    This value is always displayed in the top section of the LCD in order to re- mind the user that the measured value has been corrected by that particular count rate value. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 58: Surface Contamination (Bq; Dps; Dpm; Bq/Cm )

    4 Pi efficiency can be edited in the PC-software. The user of the RadEye AB100 can select the required isotope in the menu <Nuclide>. This selected nuclide (e.g. Co-60) is dis- played in the LCD (eventually alternating to the subtracted back- ground activity in case of a net measurement).

  • Page 59: Functional Test

    LC display is illuminated for some seconds. The heart symbol next to the battery indicator must be “beating”. This indicates that the cyclic tasks as calculating measurement values and checking for alarm thresholds are active. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 60: Failure Indication

    EEPROM Read or EEPROM Write error. A Watchdog Error indicates that the microcontroller has problems to work on its tasks in a given timeframe. Reasons are strong electromagnetic pulses, firmware errors or hardware issues. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 61: Overload Indication

    Lu2O3 ceramics bulk material, the beta surface emission rate is only approximately 80 1/s, which results in a net count rate of the RadEye AB100 of 45 cps. The operational advantage of the test-adapter is given by the fact that each and every individual adapter has the same emission rate, and that due to the long life time (3.6E10 years), which exceeds the age of the universe signif-...

  • Page 62: Low Battery Warning

    Dead batteries may leak. Remove them from the RadEye to prevent corrosion. Battery life is significantly decreased at low temperatures. Cells which give a mid-scale voltage reading in a warm building may fail rapidly if the instrument is then operated outdoors in winter. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 63: Connection To A Pc

    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 software. Alternatively, the optional USB connection cable is used to con- nect to an USB port. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 64: Starting Radeye.exe

    RadEye AB100 Device Parameters The Frame "RadEye AB100" contains the unit's serial number and version number of the software. Click on the Read button, the Parameters of RadEye AB100 will be read out from device and shown in the Frame. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 65 Click on Graphic…. A diagram is displayed that gives a repre- sentation of the measurement values versus the time. The current measured value is added at the right-hand side, and the diagram is shifted to the left. Up to 100 measured values can RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 66 The file is stored with the file name exten- sion ".log". If another file of the same name exists, the system asks whether that file shall be overwritten or the new measured data shall be appended to the existing data. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 67 (such as Excel) where the data can be pro- cessed. The first line of the measurement logfile contains the unit name, the file name, and the path. Serial number and Device identifica- tion are specified on the second line. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 68 “Read RadEye” is used to check if the right Com port is selected. With “Search RadEye” the program checks every available Com port for a RadEye. Please do not use the option “Connected via Bluetooth”. Figure 7-3: Select serial interface DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 69 Configuration On the Configuration / RadEye AB100… menu, the following parameters can be modified: 7.3.1 Password protection The configuration of the RadEye can be protected with a pass- word. → Figure 7-4: Password Setting No password is set during the first installation of the software. A reminder window is activated, if the configuration window is opened.
  • Page 70 On the tab „Generals“, the user may set the time interval for the history memory (1...43200s), the kind of the acoustic rate indica- tion (single pulse, finder 4.1), type of battery, menu language and temperature display. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 71 LCD by the RadEye (see 4.11). In the field “Text Field” it is possible to store a text with up to 200 characters in the RadEye. This text can not be displayed by the RadEye. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 72 7.3.4 Mode setting Figure 7-8: Mode setting On the tab „Mode“, the user may set the operation mode, the physical unit, parameters for background measurement and pa- rameters for scaler mode. 7-10 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 73 AB Counter or Counter3 has reached Overload A or probe current has reached overload current. Threshold: In these fields the desired thresholds in mV for each Counter can be set. These thresholds are limited between 30mV and 1220mV. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 7-11 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 74 The dead time corrected count rate is calculated as follows: CRraw 1− CRraw Count rate with dead time correction CRraw: Raw count rate without dead time correction dead time in seconds The denominator “1- CRraw*DT” is limited between 0.1 and 1. 7-12 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 75 Am-241 (alpha) and Cs-137 (beta) The Activity is calculated as follow: Act: Activity in Bq CR: Count rate beta or alpha channel Eff: Efficiency for beta or alpha channel The surface activity is calculated as follow RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 7-13 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 76 The tab “Alarm” offers the user the possibility of making the alarm settings for the single basic displays. Furthermore, the op- tions on this tab allow beeper and additional alarm monitoring processes to be configured. 7-14 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 77 Once the setting of the parameters is finished, these parameters have to be sent to the RadEye AB100 by clicking on the Write to RadEye AB100 button. Parameters including the selected menu configuration can be saved with File / Save as…...
  • Page 78 1600 measurement values can be stored. If batteries are removed, the time reference is lost. In the diagram time information is only provided for history values with valid timing entries. Figure 7-13: History read out 7-16 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 79 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. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 7-17 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 80 Figure 7-15: Logbook 7-18 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 81: Plateau Measurements

    “Plateau measurement” test Program. After starting the plateau Program the following window is shown on the screen: Figure 8-1: Start screen plateau measurement The display area incorporates the title of the plateau measured RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 82 Windows printer press the “Print” button. This button only be- comes active when the plateau measurement has been completely terminated or after loading a saved plateau measurement By double-clicking on the graphic chart, the latter can be en- larged. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 83 The “Status” display shows the current state of a plateau meas- urement. The following messages may be displayed: • “Waiting for measurement start” (Plateau measurement is ready to be started!) • “Plateau not started!” (The plateau measurement has failed to start!) RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 84 The text box “Step” defines the step size, i.e. the amount of volts by which the voltage is increased after each individual measure- ment. The measuring time for an individual measurement must be entered into the “Preset time [s]” text box. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 85 If the number of steps exceeds the maximum permitted number a corresponding warning will also be issued. The “Input details after measurement start” text box provides an additional possibility for identifying the plateau. Figure 8-4 with and without “Enter details after measurement start” RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 86 After completing the entry of the identification text, the value of the high voltage is first set to its start value and a there is a 6 sec- ond wait during the stabilization period. Then the first individual measurement is started. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 87 (Example: The monthly file of January 2010 is named RadEyeAB100 _1001.plt). 8.1.6 Displaying saved plateau data Use the “File” “Open” menu point to open a dialog window where any desired monthly file “RadEyeAB100_*.plt” can be selected and reviewed. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 88 Figure 8-7 Setting HV This window allows the value that was entered for the high volt- age to be applied to the selected amplifier. Pressing the [OK] button sends this value to the amplifier. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 89 Here, the desired maximum value for the Y axis has to be entered. Figure 8-8 Setting the scale RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 90 8.1.9 Plateau examples 8.1.9.1 Beta plateau The high voltage is set via crossover Rate 1 / Rate 3. The HV is set when Rate 3 is less than 0.1% of Rate 1. 8-10 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 91 8.1.9.2 Alpha Plateau The high voltage is set, when the window R1- R3 is at its mini- mum. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 8-11 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 93: Trouble Shooting

    9. Trouble Shooting RadEye AB100 doesn’t power on Press “On” for at least one second 9.1.1 Keep the button “” pressed until the LED and the sound is ac- tive. If the button is pressed only shortly, then the start up routine is not activated.

  • Page 94: Reading Data From The Start Up Screen

    Next, please check the firmware version of your RadEye SX and compare your version number with the revision table chapter 12.2. The revision table shows the introduction of new functions together with the according firmware version. DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 95: The Radeye Shows An Error Message In The Display's Top Line

    (COM port), then the pro- gram shows the bellow message first: The RadEye.EXE software offers to search for a connection to the RadEye unit on other available serial ports. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 96 Virtual serial ports are labeled accordingly for identification. ´ Device Manager showing the virtual driver for „Prolific USB-to- Serial Comm Port“ at COM 5 and COM 6 and “USB Serial Port” at COM 8 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 97: Radeye Lost Date And Time Settings

    / “Batt. type” and change the type in case. Rechargeable batteries supply a voltage of 1.2V each, while Alkaline batteries provide 1.5V. History data shows the wrong time and date See chapter 7.3.2. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 99: Maintenance

    (10 ea. screws), the outer foil frame can be easily taken out and changed. In order to change the second foil frame, the sealing frame has to be removed. After removal, the defective foil frame has to be carefully unfixed from the scintillator. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 10-1 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 100: Spare Parts

    Cover upper part assembled, without front foil 42506/7038 Cover upper part assembled incl. Cylinder bolt, 42506/7055 vibration gum and key button without front foil Front foil RadEye AB100 42506/703033 Cylinder bolt 4x6mm and key button 42506/703010R (pack=5ea) 4 Key buttons 42506/703007 PCB RadEye SX for AB100 comp.

  • Page 101: Optional Accessories

    The earphone is plugged into the RadEye’s socket at bottom of the unit. The cable length is 1.2m. Lutetium Test-Adapter for RadEye AB100 (425068371) The test-adapter 42506/8371 offers a convenient way to verify the radiation response performance of the RadEye AB100. This RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 11-1...
  • Page 102 The IR plug of the connection cable can be fixed easily by screws at the desktop holder. The PC connection plug is a type for USB ports. Please see chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefun- den werden. for details. Cable length = 1.2 m 11-2 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 103 RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 11-3 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 105: Technical Data

    12. Technical data 12.1 RadEye AB100 Radiation type Alpha, Beta, Gamma, X-ray radiation Measured Count rate (cps, cpm) quantities: Surface contamination (Bq, dps, dpm, Bq/cm Measuring range: Default: 0.01…100,000 cps (Beta, Gamma) 0.01…10,000 cps (Alpha) Window surface 100 cm² Window density 1mg/cm²...
  • Page 106 PC program. Max- and mean value. The time interval is factory preset to 120s by default. Logbook with 250 entries for changes of configuration, occurring alarms and errors. 12-2 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 107  35 mA acoustic alarm  25 mA vibraton alarm  1200h using two alkaline C cells depend- Battery service life: ing on the selected probe and operating mode  600h using 4000mAh NiMH battery RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 12-3 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 108 < 0.03% < 0.1% Table 12-1: Typical efficiency and surface emission response standard test sources (10x10 cm) 0,9-1,0 0,8-0,9 0,7-0,8 0,6-0,7 0,5-0,6 0,4-0,5 0,3-0,4 Table 12-2: Typical surface homogeneity for Beta radiation Cl- 12-4 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 109 0,50-0,60 0,40-0,50 0,30-0,40 Table 12-3: Typical surface homogeneity for Alpha radiation Ra- 1000000 100000 Over- 10000 load 1000 0,01 Irradiated Dose Rate H*(10) [mSv/h], Cs-137 Diagram 12-1: Count rate versus irradiated dose rate RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 12-5 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 110 -130° 120° -120° 110° -110° 100° -100° 90° -90° 80° -80° 70° -70° 60° -60° 50° -50° 40° -40° 30° -30° 20° -20° 10° -10° 0° Diagram 12-3: Angular response with Cs-137, normalized 12-6 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 111 -130° 120° -120° 110° -110° 100° -100° 90° -90° 80° -80° 70° -70° 60° -60° 50° -50° 40° -40° 30° -30° 20° -20° 10° -10° 0° Diagram 12-4: Angular response with Cs-137, normalized RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 12-7 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...

  • Page 112: Firmware Revisions

    Accumulated counts • Settable thresholds V 1.72 • Display of “###” if no nuclide is configured. • Max. allowable alarm threshold changed from 200 kcps to 700 kcps • Slower behavior of trend arrows 12-8 DB-070 E RadEye AB100 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 113 Feature "beta window in activity mode" removed • A classic linear ratemeter filter can be selected instead of ADF. • The ratemeter can be set to the actual value by a long press on the “Menu/◄” button. RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 12-9 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 115 13. Service contact To request repair or calibration services, please use the online RGA (Return Goods Authorization) process at: http://www.thermoscientific.com/servicerepair RadEye AB100 DB-070 E 13-1 Pi/Ff 04.05.2021...
  • Page 118 Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH Post address: Frauenauracher Straße 96 P.O. Box 16 60 D-91056 Erlangen, Germany D-91051 Erlangen, Germany +49 9131 998-0 www.thermofisher.com +49 9131 998 475 fax info.rmp.erlangen@thermofisher.com...

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