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PERSONAL RADIOACTIVITY DETECTOR
Operating manual
ВIСТ.412129.020-02 РЭ

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  • Page 1 “EcotestVIP” PERSONAL RADIOACTIVITY DETECTOR Operating manual ВIСТ.412129.020-02 РЭ...
  • Page 2 The enterprise works in accordance with the introduced and certificated Quality Management System in compliance with the ISO 9001:2008 standard.
  • Page 3 Dear users, You had chosen well if purchased the “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector. From now on you will be able to evaluate the degree of your personal radiation safety whether you are at home or in the office, in the country or during the trip. Your device is simple and undemanding in use, and can be applied without special training of the user.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Overview .........................9 Purpose of use....................12 Technical specifications ................14 Delivery kit....................21 Design and principle of operation ..............23 Preparation for operation and testing ............27 Use of the detector ..................35 Technical maintenance................. 55...
  • Page 5 Certificate of acceptance................58 Packing certificate ..................59 Warranty ..................... 60 Repair ......................64 Storage......................65 Shipping...................... 67 WARRANTY CERTIFICATE................69 Practical tips for using the “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector ....71...
  • Page 6 Shortly about radioactivity Before you get acquainted with the operation of the “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector, we suggest you read some information about radioactivity. Radioactive ionizing radiation is a natural phenomenon permanently existing in the environment. Radiation background of the Earth and the space adversely affects us on the regular basis.
  • Page 7 It also happens that more and more frequently we are exposed to the radioactive influence of specific life activities, for example, certain medical procedures, smoking etc. To say nothing of the impact of radioactive sources of artificial origin produced by Chernobyl Fallout that caused contamination of the vast territories. Therefore not only natural ionizing radiation but also Chernobyl Atomic Power-Station Disaster component that gets into human organism with agricultural products, grown on the polluted territories, berries and mushrooms, makes a great impact on people.
  • Page 8 Ionizing radiation is primarily X-ray, gamma, beta, alpha and neutron radiation. X-ray and gamma radiation is transmitted as energy waves, similar to the transmission of sunlight and sun warmth. X-ray and gamma radiation have similar nature. They differ only in their origin and wavelength. Normally, humans are influenced by X-rays emanated by electronic apparatuses used in hospitals.
  • Page 9 Gamma rays are radiated by unstable radioactive isotopes. X-ray and gamma radiation is characterized by deep permeability into human organism, which is dependent on the energy of the rays. Gamma radiation permeability is so high that it can be hindered only by the thick lead or concrete plates. Alpha radiation is a flow of nucleuses of helium.
  • Page 10 However, because people are more often exposed to gamma radiation in everyday life, the majority of radiation monitoring devices measure exactly this kind of radiation. As a matter of fact, the “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector serves to prevent gamma hazard.

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview This operating manual (hereinafter referred to as the OM) is intended to inform the user about the principles of operation of the “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector and its operation procedure. The OM contains all information necessary for proper use of the detector and full realization of its technical possibilities.
  • Page 12 MODE - on/off button and switch between the corresponding modes of indication (gamma radiation EDR, gamma radiation ED, real time (clock) and alarm clock); THRESHOLD - button of threshold levels programming and correction of clock and alarm clock time. Note. Equivalent dose (expressed in “Sieverts” (“Sv”)) characterizes the influence of ionizing gamma radiation on the biological object (human), as opposed to exposure dose (expressed in “Roentgens (“R”)”) that characterizes the capacity of gamma radiation to ionize the air.
  • Page 13 Generally, to make it simple, use the coefficient circa 100 to covert equivalent dose units into exposure dose units: 1.0 μSv  100.0 μR. Dose rate conversion, correspondingly: 1.0 μSv/h  100.0 μR /h. Natural radiation background normally equals circa 0.1 μSv/h (10 μR /h). Maximum permissible level for premises according to the regulatory documents of Ukraine is 0.30 μSv/h (30 μR /h).

  • Page 14: Purpose Of Use

    Purpose of use The “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector (hereinafter called the detector) is designed to alarm about dangerous levels of gamma radiation, as well as to evaluate the levels of equivalent dose (ED) and equivalent dose rate (EDR) of gamma radiation.
  • Page 15  to evaluate radioactive contamination of wild berries and mushrooms. Caution: 1 The “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector belongs to the class of indicating and warning devices and is not an instrument for formal (professional) measurements. 2 The “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector is calibrated according to standard sources of ionizing radiation after manufacture and is not subject to verification.

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications 2.1 Key specifications are presented in Table 2.1. Table 2.1 – Key specifications Standardized value Unit of Name according to the measurement technical specifications 1 Indication range of gamma radiation μSv/h 0.1 – 999.9...
  • Page 17 Table 2.1 (continued) 2 Main relative permissible error limit ±(25+2/ H  ), of gamma radiation EDR indication H  where is a numeric with confidence probability of 0.95 value of EDR in μSv/h (calibrated relative to 3 Indication range of gamma radiation 0.001 - 9999...
  • Page 18 Table 2.1 (continued) 4 Main relative permissible error limit of gamma radiation ±25 ED indication with confidence probability of 0.95 5 Energy range of registered gamma radiation 0.05 – 3.00 6 Energy dependence of the detector readings at gamma radiation EDR and ED evaluation in the energy range of ±30 0.05 to 1.25 MeV...
  • Page 19 Table 2.1 (continued) 7 Battery life (AAAA size×2 of 620 mA·h capacity) hour 2500 under natural background radiation, not less than 8 General operating supply voltage of the detector from two AAAA size batteries...
  • Page 20 Table 2.1 (continued) 9 Mean time to failure, not less than hour 6000 10 Average service life of the detector, not year less than 11 Dimensions, not more than 3315137 12 Weight (without batteries), not more 0.06 than...
  • Page 21 2.2 Threshold level values of gamma radiation EDR in the range of 0.01 to 9.99 μSv/h with discreetness of one programmed digit of the scale are programmed in the detector. Threshold level value is set automatically after the detector is switched on and equals 0.30 μSv/h.
  • Page 22 2.5 Values of EDR and EDR threshold levels, real time and preset time of the alarm clock alternatively appear on the digital liquid crystal display (LCD), which depends on the chosen mode indicating the correspondence of information. 2.6 The detector performs measurements under the following conditions: - temperature from –...

  • Page 23: Delivery Kit

    Delivery kit 3.1 The delivery kit consists of the items and maintenance documentation presented in Table 3.1. Table 3.1 – Delivery kit of the detector Quan- Type Item Note tity “EcotestVIP” personal ВІСТ.412129.019 1 pc. radioactivity detector...
  • Page 24 Table 3.1 (continued) Type Item Quantity Note ВІСТ.323365.001 Case 1 pc. ВІСТ.412129.020-02 РЭ Operating manual 1 copy ВІСТ.412915.016 Package 1 set AAAA batteries of 1.5 V Gold Peak Group voltage produced by AAAA size battery 2 pcs. other manufacturers are of 1.5 V permissible.

  • Page 25: Design And Principle Of Operation

    Design and principle of operation 4.1 General information The detector is a mono block construction with a built in gamma radiation detector (Geiger-Muller counter), a printed circuit board equipped with electronic components, and batteries. The operation principle of the detector is based on transformation of radiation by Geiger-Muller counter into the sequence of voltage pulses;...
  • Page 26 4.2 Design description The detector is designed as a flat oblong plastic body with rounded corners. The body (Figure 1, 2) consists of the upper (1) and the lower (2) covers. The indication panel (3) is located in the right part of the upper cover (1); two buttons (4) of control are located to the left and to the right under the panel.
  • Page 27 Figure 1 – Main view of the detector...
  • Page 28 Figure 2 – Rear view with the removed lid...

  • Page 29: Preparation For Operation And Testing

    Preparation for operation and testing 5.1 Operating limitations Operating limitations are presented in Table 5.1. Table 5.1 – Operating limitations Operating limitations Limitation parameters о 1 Ambient air temperature from - 10 to +50 С о 2 Relative humidity up to (95±3) % at + 35 С, non-condensing 3 Gamma radiation influence EDR up to 100.0 mSv/h during 5 minutes...
  • Page 30 Note. The detector is not protected against atmospheric precipitations or dust. If operating in dusty environment or during atmospheric precipitations, the detector should be placed into a plastic bag or a protective cover. 5.2 Preparation for operation and guidelines on switching on and testing the detector 5.2.1 Examine the location and purpose of use of the controls before using the detector.
  • Page 31 5.2.2 Prepare the detector for operation by doing the following: - unpack the detector; - open the battery compartment and make sure the batteries are inserted; - insert two AAAA size batteries, observing the polarity, if there are none. Note. The detector turns on automatically if the batteries are inserted for the first time.
  • Page 32 5.2.3 Press shortly the MODE button if the batteries are already inserted into the battery compartment. The detector should enter the mode of gamma radiation EDR indication at once, which is shown by EDR measurement units expressed in “µSv/h” that appear on the digital LCD, and by brief audio signals that follow the detection of every gamma quantum.
  • Page 33 5.2.4 Press shortly the MODE button and make sure the detector has entered the mode of gamma radiation ED indication. ED units of measurement expressed in “mSv” should appear on the LCD. 5.2.5 Press shortly the MODE button and make sure the detector has entered the mode of real time indication.
  • Page 34 5.2.7 Hold the MODE button pressed till extinction of the LCD to switch the detector off. Note. The batteries should be replaced if the detector is switched on, and irrespective of the chosen mode, the batteries discharge is observed (blinking of all four segments of the battery symbol on the display, and periodic brief two tone audio signals).
  • Page 35 5.3 List of possible troubles and troubleshooting 5.3.1 The list of possible troubles and troubleshooting is presented in Table 5.3. Table 5.3 – List of possible troubles and troubleshooting Trouble Probable cause Troubleshooting 1 The detector does not 1 The batteries are discharged 1 Replace the batteries switch on after the 2 No contact between the...
  • Page 36 Table 5.3 (continued) Trouble Probable cause Troubleshooting 2 Low battery symbol is 1 Poor contact between the 1 Clean out the contacts displayed after the batteries and the battery on the clamps and the batteries have been compartment clamps batteries replaced when the 2 One of the batteries is out 2 Replace the defected...

  • Page 37: Use Of The Detector

    Use of the detector 6.1 Safety measures during use of the detector The detector contains no external parts exposed to voltages hazardous for life. Direct use of the detector is not dangerous for the service personnel, and is environmentally friendly. A special protective jacket is used to prevent accidental contact with conductive parts.
  • Page 38 6.2 List of operating modes The detector uses the following indications and operates within the following modes: - gamma radiation EDR measurement; - programming of audio alarm threshold levels of gamma radiation EDR and switching on/off audio signaling of registered gamma quanta; - indication of gamma radiation ED measured value;...
  • Page 39 6.3 Operation procedure of the detector Dear user, We remind you that the “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector is simple and undemanding in use, and can be applied without special training. Simply turn it on and locate it in a place that best suits you to make the device perform its function –...
  • Page 40 If the radiation background level is safe, the detector’s LCD switches off in 5 minutes from the point the power is on, and the detector proceeds to the energy saving mode. It continues evaluating the background level of radiation and warns you at once if the radiation situation changes. For inquisitive users who are interested in more detailed information about the detector’s operating modes and want to use all of its technical possibilities see the information below.
  • Page 41 6.3.1 Switching the detector on/off Press shortly the MODE button to switch the detector on. The information displayed on the LCD shows that the detector is on. Press the MODE button once again and hold it pressed until the LCD extincts to switch the detector off.
  • Page 42 quanta. The results of measurement will appear on the LCD during the first few seconds, enabling efficient evaluation of the radiation level. Since the detector provides constant averaging of measurement results, every next value update on the LCD is followed by a process of its averaging. Therefore, it is possible to receive the readings approximately in a minute with a precision within the limits of rated error.
  • Page 43 To measure gamma radiation EDR, direct the detector with its main axis in parallel to the examined object. Consider the arithmetic mean of five last measurements in 10 seconds after the beginning of measurement, or each single reading received after the LCD digits stopped blinking, provided that position of the detector towards the examined object was not changed, as gamma radiation EDR measurement results.
  • Page 44 Measurement of gamma radiation EDR and comparison of the results with the programmed audio alarm threshold level is performed continually and irrespective of the chosen mode of indication and operation from the moment the detector is on. Note 1. The process of data averaging can be stopped forcibly to provide effective evaluation of the radiation level.
  • Page 45 Note 2. The detector automatically switches off the LCD and audio signaling of registered gamma quanta to preserve battery energy. The LCD turns off in 5 minutes after the last pressing of any control button if the EDR value does not exceed the preset threshold level, and the alarm clock does not go off.
  • Page 46 6.3.3 Programming of audio alarm threshold levels of gamma radiation EDR and switching on/off audio signaling of registered gamma quanta The EDR threshold level value of 0.30 μSv/h, which is the maximum permissible level for premises in compliance with the regulatory documents of Ukraine, is set automatically when the detector is switched on.
  • Page 47 To start programming, press and hold the THRESHOLD button. The low-order digit should start blinking on the digital LCD. Successive short presses and releases of the THRESHOLD button set the necessary value of the low-order digit. Press shortly the MODE button to program the next digit, which will start blinking at that.
  • Page 48 Press shortly the MODE button after you have programmed the last digit. A blinking sound symbol “)))” should appear on the digital LCD. Press shortly the THRESHOLD button to switch off audio signaling of registered gamma quanta. The sound symbol disappears at that. Press the THRESHOLD button once again to enable audio signaling of registered gamma quanta;...
  • Page 49 To check the value of the fixed EDR threshold level, press the THRESHOLD button and hold it pressed for not longer than 2 seconds after the threshold level value appears. If the THRESHOLD button is pressed for more than two seconds, the low-order digit starts blinking, indicating that a new threshold level value can be programmed.
  • Page 50 Note 1. Audio signaling of registered gamma quanta is switched on automatically along with the detector. Extinction of the digital LCD automatically switches off audio signaling of registered gamma quanta. Note 2. Audio alarm of exceeded programmed EDR threshold level is independent of the status of audio signaling system of registered gamma quanta.
  • Page 51 6.3.4 Indication of gamma radiation ED measurement value Press shortly the MODE button to enter the mode of ED measurement value indication. This mode follows the mode of gamma radiation EDR measurement (switched on automatically along with the detector). A “mSv” symbol that appears on the LCD indicates you have entered the appropriate mode.
  • Page 52 Note. Under natural background gamma radiation (c 0.1 µSv/h) a change by one low-order digit of the ED scale will take place approximately in 10 hours, and the LCD will display the result of “0,001” mSv equal to 1.0 µSv. 6.3.5 Indication and correction of real time Press shortly the MODE button to initiate the mode of real time indication.
  • Page 53 The digits from the right to the left show the following: the first digit indicates minutes; the second one - tens of minutes; the third one - hours; the fourth one - tens of hours. Press the THRESHOLD button and hold it pressed until two digits to the right from double point start blinking to correct the value of real time, and then release the button.
  • Page 54 6.3.6 Indication and correction of alarm clock settings, switching alarm clock on/off Press shortly the MODE button to initiate the mode of indication of the alarm clock time. This mode follows the mode of real time indication. A non-blinking double point between the two pairs of digits on the LCD indicates you have entered the appropriate mode.
  • Page 55 THRESHOLD button to correct the value of minutes. Each pressing will change the value per unit. Press shortly the MODE button to correct the value of hours. Two digits on the left of double point start blinking at that. The hour value correction is performed likewise.
  • Page 56 Next short presses of the MODE button fix the alarm clock settings. If the alarm clock is on, the sound symbol will be displayed on the LCD irrespective of the chosen operating mode. Note. The alarm clock will continue to work even after the power supply of the detector is off (provided that the batteries are inserted).

  • Page 57: Technical Maintenance

    Technical maintenance 7.1 General guidelines Technical maintenance includes the following operations: - external examination; - operability check of the detector; - power supply switch off. 7.1.1 Safety measures Safety measures during technical maintenance fully comply with safety measures stated in item 6.1 of the present OM.
  • Page 58 7.1.2 External examination External examination of the detector should be performed in the following order: а) check the technical condition of surface, inspect for integrity of seal, absence of scratches, traces of corrosion, surface damages of the detector; b) check the condition of clamps in the battery compartment. 7.1.3 Operability check of the detector Operability check of the detector is performed according to item 5.2 of the present...
  • Page 59 7.1.4 Power supply switch off Power supply should be switched off each time the detector is not in use for a long time. Do the following: - switch the detector off; - open the lid of the battery compartment; - remove the batteries; - examine the battery compartment, check the contact clamps accuracy, clean the battery compartment from contamination and contact clamps from oxides;...

  • Page 60: Certificate Of Acceptance

    Certificate of acceptance The “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector of ВIСТ.412129.019 type with __________________ serial number meets the ТУ У 33.2-22362867-024-2010 technical requirements, is calibrated and accepted for use. Manufacture date ____________________________ Stamp here QCD representative:_________________ (signature)

  • Page 61: Packing Certificate

    Packing certificate The “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector of ВIСТ.412129.019 type with ____________________ serial number is packed by the Private Enterprise “SPPE “Sparing-Vist Center” in accordance with the requirements specified in ТУ У 33.2- 22362867-024-2010. Date of packing ______________________ Stamp here...

  • Page 62: Warranty

    Warranty 10.1 The warranty period of the detector use shall terminate and be of no further effect in not less than 18 months after the date of putting it into operation, or after the end of the storage period. 10.2 The warranty period of storage of the detector is 6 months after its manufacture date.
  • Page 63 10.3 Free of charge repair or replacement during the warranty period of use is performed by the producer enterprise provided that: 10.3.1 The customer observed the guidelines on its use, shipping and storage. 10.3.2 The customer encloses a warranty certificate filled out accurately and clearly.
  • Page 64 10.4 If the defect (according to the claim) is eliminated, the warranty period is prolonged for the time when the detector was not used because of the detected defects. 10.5 The batteries failure is not a reason for claim, after their warranty period is finished.
  • Page 65 10.6.3 Any liquid remains; 10.6.4 Foreign objects detected inside the detector; 10.6.5 The warranty seal is violated, the body opened, repairs or any internal changes made; 10.6.6 The serial number of the detector deleted or changed; 10.6.7 The accessories used other than allowed by the manufacturer.

  • Page 66: Repair

    Repair 11.1 In case of failure or troubles during the warranty period of the detector, the user should contact the enterprise producer by e-mail (see below) to receive the address of the nearest service center: PE “SPPE “Sparing-Vist Center” Tel.: (+380 32) 242 15 15; Fax: (+380 32) 242 20 15 E-mail: sales@ ecotest.ua...

  • Page 67: Storage

    11.2 Warranty and post warranty repair is performed if only the warranty certificate is available. Storage 12.1 The detectors should be stored in a packing box in heated and ventilated storehouses with air-conditioning at the ambient temperature from +5 to +40 °C and relative humidity up to 80 % at +25 °C temperature, non-condensing.
  • Page 68 12.2 The location of the detectors in storehouses should ensure their free movement and access to them. 12.3 The detectors should be stored on the shelves. 12.4 The distance between the walls, the floor and the detectors should not be less than 100 mm.

  • Page 69: Shipping

    Shipping 13.1 The packed detectors may be shipped by any kind of closed transport vehicles under the conditions with temperature limitation in the range of - 25 to + 55 о С, and according to rules and standards effective for each means of transport. 13.2 The detectors in shipping container should be placed and fixed in the vehicle to ensure their stable position and to avoid shocks (with each other and the sidewalls of the vehicle).
  • Page 70 13.3 The detectors in shipping container endure: - temperature from - 25 to + 55 о С; - relative humidity of (95±3) % at + 35 о С temperature; - shocks with acceleration of 98 m/s , a shock pulse duration of 16 ms (number of shocks - 1000 ±...

  • Page 71: Warranty Certificate

    WARRANTY CERTIFICATE for “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector ТУ У 33.2-22362867-024-2010 Serial number Manufacture date Primary calibration performed Hereby I confirm the acceptance of the packed detector applicable for use and the acceptance of the warranty terms. Sales date Salesperson signature...
  • Page 72 Note. If any controversy arises, the parties should act in accordance with the Art. 14 of the Law of Ukraine on the Protection of Consumer Rights...

  • Page 73: Practical Tips For Using The "Ecotestvip" Personal Radioactivity Detector

    Practical tips for using the “EcotestVIP” personal radioactivity detector  Read carefully the operating manual before you switch on the detector.  Keep the detector clean and check the condition of the batteries and the clamps in the battery compartment at least on a quarterly basis.
  • Page 74  Keep an eye on the battery discharge indicator to ensure timely replacement of the discharged batteries.  Set the correct time of the detector’s clock after you change the batteries.  If you travel by air, set the value of the alarm threshold level of the detector more than 2.0 μSv/h, since gamma background level becomes much higher as you ascend than automatically preset value of 0.3 μSv/h, and the detector will constantly disturb you with its alarm.
  • Page 75  Change the value of the threshold level for the previous one on arrival with the help of the THRESHOLD and the MODE buttons, or by switching off and then on again the power of the detector.  After you finished using the detector, make sure you have switched it off, since the detector can be in the energy saving mode.

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