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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL USER MANUAL RDS-32™ SURVEY METER RDS-32™ SURVEY METER...
  • Page 2 ATTENTION The RDS-32 Radiation Survey Meter does not contain any hazardous or dangerous substances and can be recycled accordingly. The batteries of the device must be recycled separately as instructed by the manufacturer of the batteries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL – RDS-32 SURVEY METER INTRODUCTION ................1 RDS-32 SURVEY METER FAMILY ..............1 RDS-32 VARIANTS ................... 2 GETTING STARTED ............... 3 OVERVIEW OF THE METER ................3 INSERTING BATTERIES .................. 4 POWER ON/OFF ....................5 OPERATING DISPLAY AND SYMBOLS ............6 NAVIGATION AND SHORTCUTS ..............
  • Page 4 DOSE RATE OVERFLOW ALARM (OFL) ............22 DEFECT ERRORS ..................22 MAINTENANCE AND DECONTAMINATION ........ 23 FIRMWARE UPDATE ..................23 BATTERY COVER AND SEAL CHANGE ............23 CALIBRATION ....................23 MECHANICAL DECONTAMINATION .............. 23 CHEMICAL DECONTAMINATION ..............24 SPECIFICATIONS ................. 24 ACCESSORIES AND PROBES ............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The display additionally includes a tilt sensor enabling display rotation in menu mode. RDS-32 can be operated with a single key (on/off) or taking advantage of the 4-way menu navigation. To facilitate easy operation of the instrument, shortcut functions have been configured to the arrow keys and marked with corresponding symbol.

  • Page 6: Rds-32 Variants

    INTRODUCTION 1.2 RDS-32 VARIANTS The RDS-32 variants are available either in Sv-units or in rem-units. RDS-32 with BLACK front frame includes two variants for different dose rate areas RDS-32 for max dose rate 100mSv/h RDS-32WR for max dose rate 10Sv/h...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED 1.3 OVERVIEW OF THE METER The RDS-32 is lightweight and is ergonomically designed for handheld use. Navigation keys are placed above the large display, and the rubber grip around the meter enables handling in all conditions. In menu mode the display tilts to ensure easy navigation. Enclosure class is IP67, including battery compartment.

  • Page 8: Inserting Batteries

    GETTING STARTE Detector positions for GM-tube or both detectors depending on the variant. Observe the markings on the meter, which show the position of the detector(s). 1.4 INSERTING BATTERIES The instrument uses two IEC (LR6/ HR6) AA-size batteries. The use of alkaline batteries is recommended, but rechargeable NiMH batteries can also be used.

  • Page 9: Power On/Off

    GETTING STARTE 1.5 POWER ON/OFF POWER ON the device by pressing the Menu/Select key for two seconds. The firmware version, time and calibration status are first shown on the display. In case the time of meter’s Real Time Clock is not set, the flashing ‘TIME NOT SET’ message is displayed. The Real Time Clock can be set with configuration software.

  • Page 10: Operating Display And Symbols

    The basic instrument RDS-32 has two units: Sv-based and rem-based units. A suitable sub- multiplier ‘µ’ or ‘m’ is set to extend the display range. In addition, ‘/h’ is applied to indicate the dose rate.
  • Page 11 Bq or Bq/cm ). The selected unit is indicated above the reading. While using external probes, RDS-32 simultaneously measures and displays the dose rate from the internal detector of the instrument (bottom left corner of the display). The external readings are marked according to the type of radiation measured.
  • Page 12 GETTING STARTE Display symbols for external detectors Waiting for external External detector is detector detection connected α β Alpha detector Beta detector measuring measuring γ Gamma detector Neutron detector measuring (and measuring internal detector measurement) Display symbols for battery status Battery full 50% capacity (changes showed in steps of...

  • Page 13: Navigation And Shortcuts

    Instrument Menu or are included only in the software. Almost all the menu functions can be disabled with the software. Display automatically returns to the operating display if keys are not pressed for 14 seconds. Predefined shortcut functions of the RDS-32: Backlight on for 15 seconds Mute/Unmute active alarm and chirp...

  • Page 14: Connecting External Probe

    RDS-32 MENU IT 1.8 CONNECTING EXTERNAL PROBE To connect the external probe to the meter, first remove the rubber protection cap of the connector by pulling the cap out. Connect the external probe by carefully inserting the probe connector and then turn the fixing sleeve clockwise until firmly fastened.

  • Page 15: Power Off

    RDS-32 MENU IT 1.9 POWER OFF POWER OFF the device by pressing the Menu/Select key so that the PWR OFF selection is activated. Press the Menu/Select key again for 3 seconds to power off the device. Pressing the Menu/Select key, a counter will emerge to guide the user.

  • Page 16: Dose

    RDS-32 MENU IT 1.10 DOSE The instrument integrates the cumulative dose continuously when switched on. The cumulative dose can be viewed by pressing the DOSE shortcut key or by entering the menu. To reset accumulated dose, navigate to DOSE in the main menu and select RESET by pressing the Menu/Select key.

  • Page 17: Chirp

    The audible and visual Chirp can be disabled individually, but they share the common dividing ratio when enabled. To see or change the chirp state navigate CHIRP in the RDS-32 menu. The menu shows A:ON or A:OFF depending on the current state of the Audible Chirp.

  • Page 18: Alarms

    RDS-32 MENU IT 1.13 ALARMS ALARM menu selection includes the following items: ▪ Dose rate ▪ Dose ▪ TimeToDose: the remaining time is visible ▪ Mode Selection structure and logic to set the dose rate or dose levels are similar for both and described in below chapters.

  • Page 19: Dose Alarm

    RDS-32 MENU IT On Dose Rate press the right arrow key and navigate further to right to modify alarm level. The alarm level is modified using the top and bottom arrow keys and moving to right / next figure once ready. The measuring unit is modified the same way. The alarm level can be defined in format 000.0 and units can be selected from µSv/h, mSv/h or Sv/h (µrem/h,...

  • Page 20: External Dose Rate / Count Rate Alarm

    Disabled, 10, 15, 20, 60, 100, 600, 1000 or 6000 cps. 1.14 HISTOGRAM The default setting in the RDS-32 is that the histogram is ON and collecting data at a 5 minute interval. The meter memory is able to store approximately 60000 data sets. The information stored is the immediate value in the display, the average and maximum dose rate from the previous storing, the location and time.

  • Page 21: Clear

    RDS-32 MENU IT of over one year of operation. When the memory becomes full, the oldest diagnostics data is overwritten. These special memory areas cannot be cleared with the configuration software but require special service. 1.14.1 CLEAR The histogram memory can be cleared by selecting Clear in the HISTO menu.

  • Page 22: Interval (I)

    A location can be stored as additional information to the histogram. There are up to 255 numbered locations. The location 0 is a general-purpose placement. Using the RDS-32 configuration software it is possible to specify a mnemonic or longitude and latitude values for the first 16 locations.

  • Page 23: Wrm

    RDS-32 MENU IT 1.15.1 WRM WRM (Wireless Remote Monitoring) functionality can be enabled with configuration software. The WRM communication uses either internal WRM-radio in applicable models or serial line wired connection. The WRM can be set OFF or to send messages in intervals between 2 seconds to 2 hours.

  • Page 24: Diagnostics

    RDS-32. The time and date can be set using the configuration software. The firmware can also be updated using configuration software. See the software manual for more details.

  • Page 25: Error Codes And Other Display Messages

    ERROR CODES AN Gen.No.Def is profile for no-memory detector that is not tested for pulse generation. For instance alpha probes, and there are no pulses at all (some of the probes are alpha sensitive only) in the determined time window. ERROR CODES AND OTHER DISPLAY MESSAGES When necessary the meter will give display messages regarding battery condition, current alarms, and error situations.

  • Page 26: Dose Rate Overflow Alarm (Ofl)

    ERROR CODES AN 1.21 DOSE RATE OVERFLOW ALARM (OFL) When the measurement limits are exceeded, the display shows “OFL” (blinking). The continuous audible alarm is on. ____ ____ Dose rate overflow: (continuous beeps). The overflow alarm cannot be reset. NOTE: When the dose rate overflow has been activated, there will be a message from this event in the dose read-out.

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Decontamination

    ▪ Screw the battery cover to the meter. 1.25 CALIBRATION Configuration software is needed for the calibration of RDS-32. Follow the calibration procedure outlined in the software manual. 1.26 MECHANICAL DECONTAMINATION The recommended mechanical method is vacuum cleaning or blasting with pressurized air.

  • Page 28: Chemical Decontamination

    Free PH 7). Acetone is not recommended. Begin with wiping and/or brushing. Immersion is only recommended as a next step if necessary and the IP67 sealing has been confirmed. Please see service manual or ask factory for more advices about immersing the RDS-32 in a decontamination solution.
  • Page 29 SPECIFICATIONS RADIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS: RDS-32 RDS-32 iTx RDS-32 WR RDS-32 iTx WR Operational quantity Ambient dose equivalent Ambient dose equivalent Ambient dose equivalent Ambient dose equivalent H*(10) H*(10) H*(10) H*(10) Radiation detected: gamma and X-rays: Low 55 keV ǀ 65 keV** 55 keV ǀ...
  • Page 30 RDS-32 RDS-32 iTx RDS-32 WR RDS-32 iTx WR 4 navigation keys and a Menu/Select key to operate the instrument. 3 default shortcuts: Backlight, Mute and Dose. One user defined shortcut. Configurable units: Sv(/h), rem(/h), with external detectors Gy(/h), cps, cpm, dpm and Bq.
  • Page 31 RDS-32 RDS-32 iTx RDS-32 WR RDS-32 iTx WR USB-communication with suitable adapter. Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 protocol, BLE Class 2 communication. Three telemetry data channels including dose rate and dose (1 x internal and external probe with two channels). Basic device configurations can be performed via BLE interface by using dedicated Android application.
  • Page 32 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: RDS-32 RDS-32 iTx RDS-32 WR RDS-32 iTx WR Batteries 2 x AA/LR6, alkaline or NiMH - Battery monitoring not working with rechargeable lithium batteries 2 x AA/LR6 2 x AA/LR6 2 x AA/LR6 2 x AA/LR6 (alkaline or NiMH)
  • Page 33 SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS: RDS-32 RDS-32 iTx RDS-32 WR RDS-32 iTx WR Dimensions 116 x 72 x 32 mm 116 x 72 x 32 mm 116 x 72 x 32 mm 116 x 72 x 32 mm (4.57 x 2.83 x 1.26 in) (4.57 x 2.83 x 1.26 in)
  • Page 34 SPECIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS: RDS-32 RDS-32 iTx RDS-32 WR RDS-32 iTx WR Operating temperature -25 °C...+60 °C -25 °C...+60 °C -25 °C...+50 °C -25 °C...+50 °C (-13 °F to 140 °F) (-13 °F to 140 °F) (-13 °F to 122 °F) (-13 °F to 122 °F)

  • Page 35: Accessories And Probes

    Part no. 1233-318 RDS-32 - CSP probe adapter cable, length 0,4 m Part no. 1233-319 RDS-32 - CSP probe straight adapter cable, length 1,5 m Part no. 1233-320 RDS-32 - CSP probe coiled adapter cable, length 0,7 m - 1,6 m...

  • Page 36: Compatible Probes

    SOFTWARE: Part no. 1233-331 CSW-32 configuration software with USB Cable Link OTHER ACCESSORIES: Part no. 1233-213 Telescopic Pole for RDS-32 (Incl. carrying strap) Part no. 1233-311 Carrying bag for telescopic pole 1.29 COMPATIBLE PROBES Part no. 1233-294 GMP-12GSD Gamma dose rate probe Part no.
  • Page 37 ACCESSORIES AN Part no. EM83023 STTC Wide Range Gamma probe Part no. EM85916 SABG-15+ Alpha/Beta/Gamma pancake probe Part no. EM86790 SVLD Very Low Dose Rate Gamma probe Part no. EM108072 SN-D-2 Neutron Dose probe Part no. EM85810 SN-S Neutron Search probe Part no.
  • Page 38 FCC COMPLIANCE FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 39 IC COMPLIANCE IC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 40: Feedback

    To correct these errors, we would like to hear your opinion on this document. You can submit your feedback on our website www.mirion.com filling out the contact form. Alternatively, you can directly contact the manufacturing site for RDS-32: Mirion Technologies (RADOS) Oy Mustionkatu 2 20750 Turku Finland Email: services.finland@mirion.com...

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