Capintec CAPRAC-t Owner's Manual

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CAPRAC

Well Counter

Manual Stock No. 9250-0140

Rev. M

OWNER'S MANUAL

Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc.

7 Vreeland Road

Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA

Phone (800) ASK-4CRC

Fax (201) 825-1336

Atlantico Systems Ltd.

34 Oldfield, Kingston, Galway, Republic of Ireland

CRC is a registered trademark of Capintec, Inc.

2020 Capintec, Inc.

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March 22, 2021

2021/03/22

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Page 1 7 Vreeland Road Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA Phone (800) ASK-4CRC Fax (201) 825-1336 Atlantico Systems Ltd. 34 Oldfield, Kingston, Galway, Republic of Ireland © Copyright 2020 Capintec, Inc. ® CRC is a registered trademark of Capintec, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE SAFETY ..........................1-1 GENERAL ........................1-1 SYMBOL DEFINITIONS ....................1-1 WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ................1-2 CAUTIONS AND NOTES....................1-3 GENERAL SAFETY TIPS ....................1-4 FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ..............2-1 INTENDED USE ......................2-1 OPERATOR PROFILE ....................
Page 3 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® GENERAL ........................4-1 RECEIVING CONDITION EXAMINATION ..............4-1 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ................4-2 ASSEMBLY ........................4-2 Readout/Stand Base ....................4-2 System Assembly ......................4-4 ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS ................4-5 POWER REQUIREMENTS ..................... 4-5 Readout ........................4-5 Printers (optional) ......................4-5 TURN ON PROCEDURES ....................
Page 4 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Calibrated Activity Field ....................6-8 EFFICIENCIES DATA ....................6-10 Wipe Full Spectrum Efficiency ................... 6-11 Nuclide Efficiency ...................... 6-13 USER NUCLIDES ......................6-24 Adding a User Nuclide ....................6-24 Editing a User Nuclide ....................6-29 Deleting a User Nuclide ..................... 6-30 WIPE TESTS SETUP ....................
Page 5 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Selecting Wipe Locations ................... 10-8 Measuring Wipes ....................... 10-9 Results ........................10-11 GENERAL MEASUREMENTS ..................10-13 Count Time ......................10-14 Set Nuclide/ROI ....................... 10-14 Measuring General Sample ..................10-17 Results ........................10-18 REPORTS ........................11-1 GENERAL ........................11-1 AUTO CALIBRATION REPORT ..................
Page 6 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ..................13-2 Cleaning Instructions ....................13-2 Disinfecting Instructions ..................... 13-3 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ................13-3 DISPOSAL ........................13-4 SERVICING ........................13-5 FUSE SERVICING......................13-5 Readout Fuses ......................13-5 Printer Fuse ....................... 13-6 BATTERY REPLACEMENT ..................13-6 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................
Page 7: Preface
-t Well Counter. Every effort has been made to insure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Capintec, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. Mention of products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by Capintec, Inc.
Page 8 Plug the unit into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the affected device is • connected. If this fails to correct the problem, please contact Mirion Technologies (Capintec) Inc, which is the only Authorized Service Center. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...
Page 9: Safety
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHAPTER 1 SAFETY GENERAL ....................... 1-1 SYMBOL DEFINITIONS .................. 1-1 WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS .............. 1-3 CAUTIONS AND NOTES ................1-4 GENERAL SAFETY TIPS ................1-7 GENERAL These warnings and instructions for use form an integral part of the CAPRAC -t Well ®...
Page 10 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CE Mark Waste in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) – This symbol indicates that the waste of electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste and must be collected separately. Environmentally Friendly Use Period (EFUP) – 20 years from the date of manufacture –...
Page 11: Warning And Caution Labels
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS The system power requirements and the replacement fuse values for power line voltages are located on the back of the Readout Unit (Figure 1-1). Figure 1-1 CAUTION: Please reference CHAPTER 13: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE, SECTION: FUSE SERVICING for instructions on how to change the fuses.
Page 12: Cautions And Notes
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® MISE EN GARDE HAUTE TENSION Figure 1-2 CAUTIONS AND NOTES WARNING: Only qualified/trained personnel should operate or service this unit. WARNING: Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided because it could result in improper operation. If such use is necessary, this equipment and the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are operating normally.
Page 13 The user might need to take mitigation measures, such as relocating or re-orienting the equipment. CAUTION: If any printer other than one of the models supplied by Capintec is used, the safety of the unit may be compromised or Electromagnetic...
Page 14 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPLIANCE The following standards and test levels have been used to reduce the likelihood of EMI. Test Standard Test Level CISPR 11 Group 1 Class A Radiated and Conducted Emissions Harmonics Class A IEC61000-3-2 4% dmax IEC61000-3-3 ±...
Page 15: General Safety Tips
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Pulse modulation 380 –390 TETRA 400 18 Hz ± 5 kHz 430 – 470 GMRS 460, FRS 460 deviation 1 kHz sine Pulse modulation 704 – 787 LTE Band 13, 17 217 Hz GSM 800/900, Pulse...
Page 16 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® To avoid damaging the power cord, do not place anything on it or place it where it will • be stepped on. If the cord becomes damaged, replace it immediately. Aside from the routine maintenance described in this manual, do not try to service •...
Page 17: Functional & Technical Description
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHAPTER 2 FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION INTENDED USE ....................2-1 OPERATOR PROFILE ..................2-2 OPERATOR TRAINING .................. 2-2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ................ 2-2 POWER UP ..................... 2-3 FUNCTIONS ....................2-4 Wipe Test ....................2-5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ................2-5 On / Off Switch....................
Page 18: Operator Profile
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® OPERATOR PROFILE The operator profile for the Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Physicians and Health physicists is as follows: Education: • o Minimum: at least an Associate Degree o No maximum Knowledge: • o Minimum: Understands the basic concepts of nuclear medicine.
Page 19: Power Up
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® first step for users who need to identify contaminants by narrowing down the possibilities of which isotopes are contained in wipe test samples. The CAPRAC ® -t also provides a “Full Spectrum Efficiency” result for a wipe sample by grouping all 256 channels together as one open-energy window.
Page 20: Functions
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 2-2 Main Screen FUNCTIONS The functions for the Well Counter are displayed on Figure 2-2 Main Screen. These consist of Measurements (Background, Wipes and General), Auto Calibration, Quality Assurance (System Test, MDA Test, and Chi Square Test), Reports and Utilities (Ci-Bq Converter, Decay Calculator and Diagnostics).
Page 21: Wipe Test
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 2-3 Wipe Test The Wipe Test measures radioactive contamination for nuclear medicine departments and laboratories, as mandated by state and federal radiation safety requirements. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION On / Off Switch The on/off switch (I = on;  = off) is located on the back of the instrument.
Page 22: Warm Up Period
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Warm Up Period Approximately 30 minutes should be allowed for the instrument to stabilize. While the instrument is warming up, it is strongly recommended that you become familiar with the CAPRAC ® -t Well Counter. Environment Requirements Indoor use only.
Page 23 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® 120Vac, 60Hz, 0.9A or 230/240Vac, 50/60Hz, 0.5A Epson LX-300+II printer (optional) 99-132Vac, 50/60Hz, 0.6A (maximum 1.4A depending on the character type) 198-264Vac, 50/60Hz, 0.3A (maximum 1.4A depending on the character type) Epson TM-295II Slip Printer (optional) Input: 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 1.2A;...
Page 24: Dimensions
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Dimensions Console Height ......42.0cm ..(9.5in) Width ......23.0cm ..(9.0in) Depth ......27.0cm ..(10.5in) Weight ....... 3.4kg ..(7.5lb) Well Counter Height ......23.8cm ..(9.38in.) Diameter ....15.2cm ..(6in.) Weight ....... 6.9kg ..(15.2lb.) Well Diameter ....
Page 25: Regulatory Listings
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Regulatory Listings The CAPRAC ® -t has been independently tested and is manufactured in compliance with the following Standards: ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1: 2005 / I2012 – Medical Electrical Equipment – General • Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
Page 26: General Operating Instructions
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHAPTER 3 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL ....................... 3-1 MAIN SCREEN ....................3-1 MEASUREMENT Button 1 ................. 3-2 AUTO CALIBRATE Button 2 ..............3-2 QUALITY ASSURANCE Button 3 ............. 3-2 REPORTS Button 4 ................... 3-3 UTILITY Button 6 ..................3-3 Date/Time Button 7 ...................
Page 27: Measurement Button 1
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 3-1 Main Screen General usage of the touchable buttons is briefly described. Specific button usage will be given in the appropriate sections. MEASUREMENT Button 1 This button provides access to the Well Counter measurements. Touching this button provides access to the following functions: MEASURE BACKGROUND, MEASURE WIPES and GENERAL MEASUREMENT.
Page 28: Reports Button 4
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® REPORTS Button 4 This button provides access to the CAPRAC -t’s reports. Touching this button provides ® access to the following: AUTO CALIBRATION REPORT, SYSTEM TEST REPORT, MDA REPORT, CHI SQUARE REPORT and WIPE REPORT. UTILITY Button 6 This button provides access to the CAPRAC -t’s utility functions.
Page 29: Entering Data
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® ENTERING DATA Numeric Keypad Screen When a numeric only data entry is required, Figure 3-2 Numeric Keypad Screen will appear as shown below. This keypad is touchable for entering the data. Figure 3-2 Numeric Keypad Screen If units of measure are also required, such as Ci, mCi, µCi, GBq, MBq, kBq for activity or Yr,...
Page 30: Alphanumeric Keypad Screen
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Alphanumeric Keypad Screen When an alphanumeric data entry is required, Figure 3-3 Alphanumeric Keypad Screen will appear as shown below. This keypad is also touchable for entering the data. Figure 3-3 Alphanumeric Keypad Screen Pressing the...
Page 31: List Screen
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® List Screen When an item is to be selected from a group, a list appears showing the available selections. Figure 3-4 List Screen is an example of a List Screen. Figure 3-4 List Screen If there are more items on the list than can fit on one page, a DOWN ARROW (▼) button will appear on the first page.
Page 32 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 3-5 Date/Time Screen The screen displays the currently set date and time. The date and time are divided into the following fields: • mm ..Month (1-12) d ....first digit of the Day (0-3) •...
Page 33: System Setup
Should the instrument be received in a damaged condition, save the shipping container(s) and the packing material and request an immediate inspection by the carrier. Capintec, Inc. is not responsible for the damage, which occurs during shipment but will make every effort to help obtain restitution from the carrier.
Page 34: Unpacking And Installation
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION The instrument is packed and shipped as a complete unit. All the accessories are contained in the carton. (If an optional printer is included, it will be in separate carton.) The instrument is shipped in a plastic bag in order to provide a dry and clean environment during shipment.
Page 35 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® 3. Slide washer (C) over the shaft of knob (D). 4. Insert knob (D) through one side of the Stand Base (B) and place another washer (E) over the shaft of knob (D) (on the inside of the Stand Base).
Page 36: System Assembly
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® System Assembly Figure 4-2 Complete System 1. Verify that all power switches (Readout, Printer) are in the “OFF” or “0” position. (Note: If using the Slip-Ticket printer, please unplug from AC Power.) CAUTION: Position the device such that access the supply mains disconnect switch on the rear of the CRC -55t Readout is not obstructed.
Page 37: Environment Requirements
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® connector at the rear of the CAPRAC ® -t Readout marked “PRINTER”. Attach the other end to the printer. Note: Do not attach the printer cable to the 9 pin “D” connector labeled “RS232”. If the optional printer is a USB version, attach the printer cable to the USB connector on the rear of the CAPRAC ®...
Page 38: Turn On Procedures
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Epson TM-295II Slip Printer (optional) Input: 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 1.2A; Output: +24Vdc, 0.8A Epson TM-U220D Roll Printer (optional) Input: 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 1.0A max; Output: 24Vdc, 1.5A HP DeskJet 6000/8000 Series Inkjet (or equivalent) Printer (optional) 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 1.5A TURN ON PROCEDURES 1.
Page 39: General Operational Setup
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 4-3 Startup Screen Note: The screen will display the revision level of the installed software. Note: If the Security Status is set to Traditional, the CONTINUE button will be replaced with LOGIN button. The Login Screen will include input boxes which will enable the user to enter a User ID and a Password or to login as a guest.
Page 40: Acceptance Testing
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Enter Cs137 Test Source Data: The Test Source is used for the System Test. • Reference CHAPTER 6: WELL COUNTER INITIALIZATION, SECTION: TEST SOURCE DATA. Verify correct printer setting: The CAPRAC ® -t may be used with one of the following •...
Page 41: Security Status And Staff Setup
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Traditional ..Login at power-up is required. Once logged in, the user can access • the modules as per their Security Role (see below). Enhanced ..Login is at each Protected Module (see below). All users must •...
Page 42 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 4-4 Setup Screen From Figure 4-4 Setup Screen, touch the STAFF button. Figure 4-5 Setup Staff Screen will appear. 4-10 SYSTEM SETUP April 2021...
Page 43 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 4-5 Setup Staff Screen Login in as root In order to set the Security Status and add users with Admin privileges, you must be logged in as root. To log in as root, touch the LOGIN button.
Page 44 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 4-6 Login Screen Touch the User Name: field box. Figure 4-7 Alphanumeric Keypad Screen will appear. Figure 4-7 Alphanumeric Keypad Screen 4-12 SYSTEM SETUP April 2021...
Page 45 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® ACCEPT Input root (all lower case letters) for the user name and touch the button. Figure 4-6 Login Screen will re-appear with the User Name: field box populated with “root”. To cancel inputting the user name and return to Figure 4-6 Login Screen, touch the CANCEL button.
Page 46 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 4-8 Setup Staff Screen – root Change root Password Note: It is strongly recommended that the default password be changed. To change the default password for root, touch the root user name. The entire line...
Page 47 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 4-9 Setup Staff Screen – root selected Touch the EDIT button to change the root password. Figure 4-10 Edit User Screen – root will appear April 2021 SYSTEM SETUP 4-15...
Page 48 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 4-10 Edit User Screen – root Note: The UserName:, First Name: and Last Name: fields can not be edited for root. Touch the Password: field box. An alphanumeric keypad will appear. Input the desired password (case sensitive) and touch the ACCEPT button.
Page 49: Adding A User
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Set Security Status From Figure 4-8 Setup Staff Screen – root, set the desired Security Status by touching the radio button next to the preferred status. Verify that the desired radio button is selected. Touch the BACK button to save the changes and return to Figure 4-4 Setup Screen.
Page 50 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 4-12 Add New User Screen – Admin If a user without Admin privileges is logged in, the button will not be displayed. Note: All fields (UserName:, Password:, Password (again):, First Name:, Last Name:, Role:) for the user are required. UserName and Password are case sensitive.
Page 51 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 4-13 Alphanumeric Keypad Screen ACCEPT Input the name of the user (case sensitive) and touch the button. The Add New User screen will re-appear with UserName: field box populated with the entered name. Allowable input is any combination of 13 alphanumeric characters maximum.
Page 52 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Password (again) Field To verify the Password that was input, touch the Password (again): field box. Figure 4-13 Alphanumeric Keypad Screen will appear. Input the same password (case sensitive) for the user and touch the ACCEPT button.
Page 53: Editing User Data
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Touch the ACCEPT button to save the new user information. The Setup Staff screen will re- appear with the added user shown in the list. EDITING USER DATA To edit user data, touch the desired user’s name. The entire line will become highlighted and...
Page 54 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 4-15 Edit User Screen – root Figure 4-16 Edit User Screen – Admin 4-22 SYSTEM SETUP April 2021...
Page 55: Inactivating A User
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® The password, first name and last name can be changed. If root is logged in, the user’s role can be changed. Reference the appropriate sections under ADDING A USER above for instructions for each field box.
Page 56: Changing Users
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHANGING USERS When the Security Status is set to Traditional, the currently logged-in user can be changed from the either the Utility screen or the Setup Staff screen. Utility Screen From the Main screen, touch the UTILITY button.
Page 57 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 4-18 Login Screen with Guest button To abort changing users, touch the CANCEL button. Figure 4-17 Utility Screen with Login Button will re-appear. Touch the User Name: field box. An alphanumeric keypad will appear. Input the desired ACCEPT user’s name (case sensitive) and touch the...
Page 58: Setup Staff Screen
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Setup Staff Screen From the Main screen, touch the SETUP button. Figure 4-4 Setup Screen will appear. From Figure 4-4 Setup Screen, touch the STAFF button. Figure 4-5 Setup Staff Screen will appear. LOGIN To login as a different user, touch the button.
Page 59: Guest Login
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Once both the User Name: and Password: field boxes are populated, touch the ACCEPT button. Figure 4-5 Setup Staff Screen will re-appear and the new user will be logged-in. Guest Login When the Security Status is set to Traditional, a user can log in as a Guest.
Page 60: System Initialization
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION SET DATE AND TIME ..................5-1 CHOOSING Ci or Bq ..................5-5 CHOOSING DATE FORMAT ................5-6 PRINTING ....................... 5-8 Printer Power Requirements ..............5-8 Printer Selection ..................5-9 Okidata Menu Set-Up ................5-10 Epson LX-300+II Menu Set-Up ..............
Page 61 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 5-1 Main Screen To change the date and/or time, touch the displayed date/time in the upper-right part of the screen. A numeric keypad will appear to allowing the user to input a 8-digit password as shown in Figure 5-2 Enter Password: Screen.
Page 62 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 5-2 Enter Password: Screen Input the password (the default is the last 3 digits of the Readout serial number) by touching the appropriate numbers on the keypad. Touch the ACCEPT button to accept the password.
Page 63 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 5-3 Enter Current Time Screen The screen displays the currently set date and time. Above and below each of the fields are – buttons, respectively. To adjust the displayed value for a specific field, touch the button to increase the displayed value or the –...
Page 64: Choosing Ci Or Bq
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHOOSING CI OR BQ Measurements can be displayed in Curies or Becquerels. To select Ci or Bq, touch the SETUP button located on Figure 5-1 Main Screen. Figure 5-4 Setup Screen will appear. Figure 5-4 Setup Screen...
Page 65: Choosing Date Format
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHOOSING DATE FORMAT The date can be entered, displayed and printed in 3 formats: Month Day Year (mm/dd/yyyy) • Day Month Year (dd/mm/yyyy) • Year Month Day (yyyy/mm/dd) • In the Activity Unit: section at the top of Figure 5-4 Setup Screen, the current date format is displayed in the upper right hand corner.
Page 66 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 5-6 Setup Screen after Day Month Year Selected Figure 5-7 Setup Screen after Year Month Day Selected April 2021 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION...
Page 67: Printing
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® PRINTING CAUTION: If any printer other than one of the models supplied by Capintec is used, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) may be introduced into other devices located in the same general area as the CAPRAC ® The system does not need a printer to function properly. When a printer is set up to work with the system, a PRINT button will appear on all screens in which results can be printed from.
Page 68: Printer Selection
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Printer Selection If a printer was included with the CAPRAC ® -t, the system will already be set to use the included printer. If a printer is being added or the system did not include a printer at the time...
Page 69: Okidata Menu Set-Up
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Okidata Menu Set-Up If an Okidata Microline 320 printer was ordered with the CAPRAC ® -t system, the Okidata printer should be set up to function properly when received. Should you experience printer difficulties, such as not printing, improper print spacing, printing the wrong characters, etc., make sure that the printer Setup is exactly as indicated in...
Page 70 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Printer Control Emulation Mode IBM PPR Font Print Mode Utility Font DRAFT Mode Font Pitch 10 CPI Font Proportional Spacing Font Style Normal Font Size Single Symbol Sets Character Set Set I Symbol Sets Language Set...
Page 71: Epson Lx-300+Ii Menu Set-Up
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Epson LX-300+II Menu Set-Up If an Epson LX-300+II printer was ordered with the CAPRAC ® -t system, the printer should be set-up to function properly when received. Should you experience printer difficulties, such as not printing, improper print spacing, printing the wrong characters, etc., make sure that the printer Setup is exactly as shown in...
Page 72 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 5-9 Epson LX-300+II Printer Language Selection Instructions April 2021 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 5-13...
Page 73 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 5-10 Epson LX-300+II Printer Current Settings 5. If there are no differences between what just printed and Figure 5-10 Epson LX- 300+II Printer Current Settings, turn off the printer to exit Default Setting mode. If changes are needed, proceed to step 6.
Page 74 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 5-11a Epson LX-300+II Printer Changing Settings Instructions April 2021 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION 5-15...
Page 75 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 5-11b Epson LX-300+II Printer Changing Settings Instructions 5-16 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION April 2021...
Page 76 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 5-11c Epson LX-300+II Printer Changing Settings Instructions 7. Press the LF/FF button to scroll through the options for the selected setting until the desired setting is printed. Then press the TEAR OFF (FONT) button to select the next setting to be changed.
Page 77: Usb Pc Driver
Legacy (HID (Human Interface Device)) or CDC (Communications Device Class). By default, the USB PC Driver is set to “Legacy”. The default will work Capintec’s Communications software. This setting may need to be changed if the CAPRAC -t is ®...
Page 78: Screen Adjustments
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® SCREEN ADJUSTMENTS The screen’s timeout (Sleep Timeout), the screen’s brightness level when it is in timeout mode (Sleep Brightness) and the screen’s brightness level when it is in operational mode (Brightness) can be adjusted. To make screen adjustments, touch the SETUP button located on Figure 5-1 Main Screen.
Page 79: Sleep Brightness
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® When done making screen adjustments, press the HOME or BACK button to save the changes and return to Figure 5-1 Main Screen. Sleep Brightness Sleep Brightness adjusts the brightness (intensity) of the screen when the screen is in Sleep Timeout mode.
Page 80: Screen Calibration
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Screen Calibration The touch screen was calibrated at the factory. However, over time, the calibration of the touch screen may drift slightly. In order to use the touch screen correctly, it needs to be calibrated properly. Without the right calibration, the touches will be off center and may inadvertently select the wrong button.
Page 81: Speaker Volume
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® SPEAKER VOLUME The volume of the system speaker can be varied. The TEST button located to the right of the Volume slider bar provides a continuous audible tone at the set volume level so that the TEST volume of the speaker can be heard while adjusting the slider.
Page 82: Well Counter Initialization
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHAPTER 6 WELL COUNTER INITIALIZATION Chapter 6 ......................6-1 GENERAL ....................... 6-1 WELL COUNTER SETUP ................6-2 TEST SOURCE DATA ..................6-6 Serial Number (S/N) Field ................6-7 Calibrated On Field ..................6-8 Calibrated Activity Field ................6-8 EFFICIENCIES DATA ..................
Page 83: Well Counter Setup
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-1 Main Screen WELL COUNTER SETUP To access the Well Counter setup, touch the SETUP button located in the lower right portion of Figure 6-1 Main Screen. Figure 6-2 Setup Screen will appear. WELL COUNTER INITIALIZATION...
Page 84 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-2 Setup Screen From the Setup screen, touch the ADVANCED DETECTOR button. A numeric keypad will appear to allowing the user to input a 8-digit password as shown in Figure 6-3 Enter Password: Screen. April 2021...
Page 85 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-3 Enter Password: Screen Input the password (the default is the last 3 digits of the Readout serial number) by touching the appropriate numbers on the keypad. Touch the ACCEPT button to accept the password.
Page 86 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-4 Advanced Detector Setup Screen To exit Figure 6-4 Advanced Detector Setup Screen, touch the BACK button – Figure 6-2 Setup Screen will appear or • touch the HOME button – Figure 6-1 Main Screen will appear.
Page 87: Test Source Data
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® TEST SOURCE DATA A Cs137 test source is used for performing the System Test. The test source data must be input before a System Test can be carried out. When shipped from the factory, the CAPRAC -t does not have Cs137 Test Source data ®...
Page 88: Serial Number (S/N) Field
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Serial Number (S/N) Field For the Test Source Serial Number (S/N:) data, Figure 6-6 Enter Serial Number Screen will appear. Figure 6-6 Enter Serial Number Screen Input the serial number data of the Test Source and touch the ACCEPT button.
Page 89: Calibrated On Field
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Calibrated On Field For the Test Source calibration date, Figure 6-7 Date/Time Screen will appear. Figure 6-7 Date/Time Screen The screen displays the currently set date and time. Above and below each of the fields are –...
Page 90 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Note: The recommended calibrated activity is in the 0.1-1.0 µCi range. The calibrated activity must not be greater than 10.0 µCi (0.37 MBq). Figure 6-8 Enter Activity Screen Input the activity value using the keypad and touch the appropriate radio button for the unit of measure of the Test Source.
Page 91: Efficiencies Data
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-9 Test Source Setup Screen To exit Figure 6-9 Test Source Setup Screen and save the Test Source data, touch the BACK button – Figure 6-4 Advanced Detector Setup Screen will appear or • touch the HOME button – Figure 6-1 Main Screen will appear.
Page 92: Wipe Full Spectrum Efficiency
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Efficiency data for 11 nuclides are built into the system. Reference the Appendix for a complete listing of the nuclides included in the CAPRAC -t’s memory. ® Existing efficiencies may be changed and/or new ones may be added for nuclides which do not have any.
Page 93 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Note: A Wipe Full Spectrum Efficiency value must be entered in the setup at all times. Full spectrum means the total number of counts detected in all of the MCA channels. This is the nominal value for Full Spectrum Efficiency for Tc99m when measured in a 1.5” × 1.75”...
Page 94: Nuclide Efficiency
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Nuclide Efficiency The CAPRAC ® -t measures efficiencies for a selected nuclide, which is used by the automatic peak finding program to provide both the identity and the activity of a peak identified in the Wipe Test program.
Page 95 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-11 Edit Efficiencies Screen – without Default Photopeaks Figure 6-12 Edit Efficiencies Screen – with Default Photopeaks 6-14 WELL COUNTER INITIALIZATION April 2021...
Page 96 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Setting Photopeaks If the selected nuclide does not have default values for any of the photopeaks, up to three photopeaks can be set. If the selected nuclide does have default values for any of the photopeaks, the photopeaks cannot be changed.
Page 97 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Note: The minimum Efficiency value is 0.001. The maximum Efficiency value is 99.999. Figure 6-11 Edit Efficiencies Screen – without Default Photopeaks or Figure 6-12 Edit Efficiencies Screen – with Default Photopeaks will re-appear showing the ACCEPT currently set efficiency value in the Well Efficiency(%): field box.
Page 98 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-13 Measure Efficiency Screen To exit Figure 6-13 Measure Efficiency Screen, touch the BACK button. Figure 6-11 Edit Efficiencies Screen – without Default Photopeaks or Figure 6-12 Edit Efficiencies Screen – with Default Photopeaks will re-appear.
Page 99 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Source Calibrated On Field For the source’s calibration date, Figure 6-14 Date/Time Screen will appear. Figure 6-14 Date/Time Screen The screen displays the currently set date and time. Above and below each of the – fields are buttons, respectively.
Page 100 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Source Activity Field For the source’s activity data, Figure 6-15 Enter Calibrated Activity Screen will appear. Figure 6-15 Enter Calibrated Activity Screen Input the source’s calibrated activity value using the keypad and touch the appropriate radio button for the unit of measure of the source.
Page 101 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-16 Measure Efficiency Screen MEASURE SOURCE button will appear below the Source Activity: field box. 6-20 WELL COUNTER INITIALIZATION April 2021...
Page 102 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Measuring the Source Place the nuclide to be measured into the Well Counter and touch the MEASURE SOURCE button. The Source Measurement screen will appear. The screen will be similar that shown in Figure 6-17 Spectrum for Efficiency Screen.
Page 103 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Efficiency Results When the specified counting time is completed, the message “FINISHED” will appear on the screen below the MEASURE button. The screen will appear similar to Figure 6-17 Spectrum for Efficiency Screen. The primary photopeak ROI (Energy1(keV)) for the selected nuclide will be highlighted in red.
Page 104 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Re-measure If the measured efficiency is not acceptable, touch the MEASURE SOURCE button to perform the efficiency measurement again. Save Efficiency Measurement If the measured efficiency is acceptable, touch the SAVE EFFICIENCY button. The screen will appear similar to Figure 6-19 Edit Efficiencies Screen showing the Well Efficiency(%): field box populated with the measured efficiency value.
Page 105: User Nuclides
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® USER NUCLIDES In addition to the nuclides in the database, the user may add up to 10 additional nuclides. USER NUCLIDES From Figure 6-4 Advanced Detector Setup Screen, touch the button. Figure 6-20 User Nuclides Setup Screen will appear. This screen is similar to Figure 6-10 Efficiencies Setup Screen.
Page 106 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-21 Add User Nuclide Screen The following field boxes for the nuclide must be completed before exiting the Add User Nuclide screen: Nuclide:, Element:, Halflife:, Energy1(keV): and Well Efficiency(%):. To input information for the nuclide, touch the field’s box and input the appropriate data for the selected field as described in the following sections.
Page 107 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Element Field The Element field is required. For the Element name (Element:), the alphanumeric keypad will appear. Input the Element name for the nuclide being added (e.g. Cobalt) and touch the ACCEPT button. Figure 6-21 Add User Nuclide Screen will re-appear with Element: field box populated with the entered name.
Page 108 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Energy2(keV) is the secondary photopeak for the nuclide being added. For the Energy2(keV) (Energy2(keV):) data, the numeric keypad will appear. Input the desired keV value by touching the appropriate numbers on the keypad and touch ACCEPT button.
Page 109 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Measure Efficiency To measure the Efficiency, touch the Measure button on the Well Efficiency line. The procedure for measuring the efficiency is the same as that given in the Measure Efficiency section on page 6-16. When all the required data is populated, touch the ACCEPT button to save the data.
Page 110: Editing A User Nuclide
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Editing a User Nuclide User Nuclide data can be edited. To edit a nuclide, touch the desired nuclide’s name from the list in Figure 6-22 User Nuclides Setup Screen with Nuclide. The entire line for the name...
Page 111: Deleting A User Nuclide
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-24 Edit User Nuclide Screen All data on the screen can be modified as necessary as described in the Adding a User Nuclide section beginning on page 6-24 Deleting a User Nuclide User Nuclides can be deleted. To delete a User Nuclide, touch the desired nuclide’s name from the list in Figure 6-22 User Nuclides Setup Screen with Nuclide.
Page 112: Wipe Tests Setup
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® WIPE TESTS SETUP Before performing any Wipe measurements, Wipe parameters and Locations must be set up. Wipe Tests Setup provides the following capabilities: Set the Trigger Levels for Background, Work Areas, Unrestricted Areas, Sealed • Sources and Packages, •...
Page 113 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® ACCEPT Touch the button. Figure 6-26 Advanced Detector Setup Screen will appear. Figure 6-26 Advanced Detector Setup Screen Touch the WIPE TESTS button. Figure 6-28 Well Wipes Setup Screen will appear. From Figure 6-1 Main Screen:...
Page 114 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-27 Measurements Screen Touch the SETUP button. The numeric keypad screen will appear. Input the password (last 3 digits of the Readout serial number) by touching the appropriate numbers on the keypad. ACCEPT Touch the button.
Page 115 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-28 Well Wipes Setup Screen To exit Figure 6-28 Well Wipes Setup Screen, touch the BACK button – If the setup was accessed via the Measurements screen, • Figure 6-27 Measurements Screen will appear; if the setup was accessed from the Main screen, Figure 6-26 Advanced Detector Setup Screen will appear or touch the HOME button –...
Page 116: Trigger Levels
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Trigger Levels Trigger Levels are count limits that determine when the CAPRAC ® -t indicates that a measurement is too high. Trigger Levels for Background, Wipe, Unrestricted, Sealed Sources and Packages may be viewed and changed.
Page 117: Background Settings
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Background Settings EDIT BACKGROUND TRIGGER From Figure 6-28 Well Wipes Setup Screen, touch the button. Figure 6-29 Edit Background Trigger Screen will appear. Figure 6-29 Edit Background Trigger Screen To save the displayed values, touch the ACCEPT button.
Page 118 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Note: If the instrument is contaminated, the Background level will be increased. To change the Background Trigger Level, touch the Trigger Level: field box. The numeric keypad will appear. Input the new Trigger Level by touching the appropriate numbers on the keypad.
Page 119: Work Area Settings
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Work Area Settings EDIT DEFAULT WORK AREA From Figure 6-28 Well Wipes Setup Screen, touch the SETTINGS button. Figure 6-30 Edit Default Work Area Settings Screen will appear. Figure 6-30 Edit Default Work Area Settings Screen...
Page 120 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Note: Refer to Table 6-2 Trigger Level Limits on page 6-35 for the minimum and maximum Work Area Trigger Level. Work Area Counting Time The default counting time is 60 seconds. If it is desired to use a different Work Area Counting Time, touch the Count Time: field box.
Page 121: Unrestricted Area Settings
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Touch the CLEAR SELECTED NUCLIDE button. This will cause the selected • Nuclides: field box to be blank (no nuclide assigned).Figure 6-30 Edit Default Work Area Settings Screen will re-appear with the chosen Nuclides: field box blank.
Page 122: Sealed Sources Settings
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® ACCEPT To save the displayed values, touch the button. Any changes made will be saved and Figure 6-28 Well Wipes Setup Screen will re-appear. To return to Figure 6-28 Well Wipes Setup Screen without saving any changes, touch the CANCEL button.
Page 123: Package Settings
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Package Settings EDIT DEFAULT PACKAGE From Figure 6-28 Well Wipes Setup Screen, touch the SETTINGS button. Figure 6-33 Edit Default Package Settings Screen will appear. Figure 6-33 Edit Default Package Settings Screen Note: The Package Trigger Level will be displayed in dpm if the system is set to Curies or Bq if set to Becquerels.
Page 124: Setup Location
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® When adding a Wipe Location, the default values for the selected Wipe Type will displayed. These values may be used or may be customized for each location. Note: When performing a Wipe Test, if no Wipe Locations have been setup, the message “Wipe Error Unable to find any wipe locations Please setup a wipe location”...
Page 125 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-35 Add New Wipe Location Screen To exit Figure 6-35 Add New Wipe Location Screen without setting up a location, CANCEL touch the button. Figure 6-34 Setup Wipe Locations Screen will re-appear. 6-44 WELL COUNTER INITIALIZATION...
Page 126 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Selecting Wipe Type A Wipe Type must be selected for each location. Touch the radio button next to the desired Wipe Type. Figure 6-36 Add New Wipe Location with Wipe Type Selected Screen will appear. The selected Wipe Type default values (Trigger Level, Count Time and Nuclides (if any)) will be automatically entered into the location.
Page 127 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Location Name Note: The location must have a name specified. If the ACCEPT button is touched without entering a name in the Location: field box, the message “Wipe Location Missing Location Name” will appear. A name must be entered in order to save the Location.
Page 128 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Trigger Level The default Trigger Level for the selected Wipe Type will be displayed in the Trigger Level: field box. To change the Trigger Level for this particular location, touch the Trigger Level: field box. Figure 6-38 Numeric Keypad Screen will appear.
Page 129 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Count Time The default Count Time for the selected Wipe Type will be displayed in the Count Time: field box. If it is desired to use a different Count Time for this particular location, touch the Count Time: field box.
Page 130 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® To cancel any changes and return to Figure 6-36 Add New Wipe Location with Wipe Type Selected Screen, touch the CANCEL button. To change the assignment of the chosen Nuclides: field box, do one of the following: Touch the Nuclide name on the list on the right.
Page 131 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 6-39 Add, Edit, Delete Wipe Location Screen To edit the information for the highlighted Location, touch the EDIT LOCATION button. The Edit Wipe Location screen will appear displaying the selected Location’s information. Edit the desired information as described in the Adding a Location section beginning on page 6-43.
Page 132 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® The Location list is in entered order. The number of pages (or screens) will be shown in the upper right corner of the screen indicating the length of the list. To scroll through the list, touch the DOWN ARROW (▼) button. The next group of 10 Locations will be displayed and the UP ARROW (▲) button will appear allowing the...
Page 133: Setup Password
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® SETUP PASSWORD The default password is the last 3 digits of Readout serial number. The password can be changed from the default setting to enhance security. From Figure 6-4 Advanced Detector Setup Screen, touch the SETUP PASSWORD button.
Page 134: Set Password To The Last 3 Digits Of The Unit S/N
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® of *. Touch the Accept button and the Figure 6-41 Setup Password Screen will appear with a string of * in the New Password field box. To enter the confirm password, touch the Confirm Password field box. The Numeric Keypad Screen is displayed.
Page 135: Diagnostics
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHAPTER 7 DIAGNOSTICS GENERAL ....................... 7-1 DIAGNOSTICS ....................7-1 GENERAL Diagnostics performs functions to test the integrity of the system. If a printer is attached to the system, a report will be printed containing the system configuration information.
Page 136 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC  Figure 7-2 Utility Screen Touch the DIAGNOSTICS button. The system diagnostic testing will begin. The instrument's memories and programs are checked. If a printer is attached to the system, the results will be printed. The following data is printed...
Page 137 -t’s program is copied from the SD card into RAM memory. If the Diagnostics fails, restart the unit and perform the test again. If it fails again, contact Capintec’s only Authorized Service Center (reference CHAPTER 13: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE, SECTION: SERVICING) for more information, since this will indicate a SD card error or a system malfunction.
Page 138: Acceptance & Quality Assurance Tests
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHAPTER 8 ACCEPTANCE & QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTS GENERAL ....................... 8-1 ACCEPTANCE TESTS ................... 8-1 QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTS ..............8-1 System Test ....................8-1 Contamination Test ..................8-2 GENERAL To insure proper operation of the CAPRAC ®...
Page 139: Contamination Test
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Contamination Test This test is normally performed at the end of each workday. At the very least, it should be performed once per week. To test for contamination of the Well Counter liner: 1. Make sure that the liner is in the Well Counter and there is no source in the liner.
Page 140: Tests
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHAPTER 9 TESTS GENERAL ....................... 9-1 COUNT TIME ....................9-1 AUTO CALIBRATE ..................9-2 BACKGROUND ....................9-7 QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTS ..............9-7 System Test ....................9-8 MDA (Minimum Detectable Activity) Test ..........9-14 Chi Square Test ..................9-22...
Page 141: Auto Calibrate
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Live Time   × Dead Time −   Real Time   AUTO CALIBRATE The CAPRAC -t uses an automatic calibration procedure to adjust the gain to maintain the ® correct relationship between energy and channel.
Page 142 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 9-1 Main Screen AUTO To perform the automatic calibration, from Figure 9-1 Main Screen, touch the CALIBRATE button. Figure 9-2 Auto Calibrate Screen will appear. April 2021 TESTS...
Page 143 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 9-2 Auto Calibrate Screen To begin the automatic calibration, place the Cs137 rod source into the Well Counter and then touch the Cal with Cs137 button. Note: The recommended calibrated activity is in the 0.1-1.0 µCi range. The calibrated activity must not be greater than 10.0 µCi (0.37 MBq).
Page 144 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 9-3 Auto Calibrate Measurement Screen At this point, four choices are available for continuing: 1. Discard the calibration results – Touch the CANCEL button. Figure 9-1 Main Screen will re-appear. 2. Save the calibration results – Touch the ACCEPT button.
Page 145 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Note: After an Auto Calibration, the Background is invalidated and must be re-measured. Figure 9-4 Auto Calibrate with Eu152 Results Screen At this point, the following options are available for continuing: CANCEL 1. Discard the calibration results – Touch the button.
Page 146: Background
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® BACKGROUND Any presence of contamination may be confirmed by counting without a sample in the Well Counter. Reference CHAPTER 8: ACCEPTANCE & QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTS, SECTION: QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTS, Contamination Test. Background should be measured on a daily basis.
Page 147: System Test
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 9-6 Quality Assurance Screen To exit Figure 9-6 Quality Assurance Screen, touch the HOME or BACK button. Figure 9-5 Main Screen will re-appear. To edit the Cs137 Test Source data, touch the SETUP button. A numeric keypad will appear to allowing the user to input a 8-digit password.
Page 148 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® SYSTEM To perform the System Test, from Figure 9-6 Quality Assurance Screen, touch the TEST button. Figure 9-9 System Test Measurement Screen will appear. Note: If the Test Source information has not been entered, the message “System Test Error Unable to find Cs137 Test Source Please fill out Test Source Setup”...
Page 149 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Count Time The default counting time is 60 seconds. If it is desired to use a different counting time, touch the COUNT TIME button. Figure 9-8 Numeric Keypad Screen will appear. Figure 9-8 Numeric Keypad Screen Input the desired counting time (in seconds) by touching the appropriate numbers on the keypad.
Page 150 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® When the measurement is finished, the counting rate is displayed and the message “FINISHED” will appear on the screen below the MEASURE button as shown in Figure 9-9 System Test Measurement Screen. Figure 9-9 System Test Measurement Screen...
Page 151 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Results To save the measurement results, touch the ACCEPT button. Figure 9-10 System Test Results Screen will appear. Figure 9-10 System Test Results Screen The results screen displays the following information: The Measurement Date, • The measured Background activity.
Page 152 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Print Results If a printer is attached to the system, the test results can be printed by touching the PRINT button. View System Test Spectrum To view the Spectrum, touch the SPECTRUM button. Figure 9-11 System Test Spectrum Screen will appear.
Page 153: Mda (Minimum Detectable Activity) Test
The Minimum Detectable Activity (MDA) is dependent upon the background levels where the instrument is located and the counting time used to assess the background rate. Because these variables are user-dependent, it is not possible for Capintec to publish an MDA for the CAPRAC -t.
Page 154 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 9-12 MDA Test Screen Note: All fields (Measured Background:, Nuclide:, Precision Factor: and Correction Factor:) must be completed before the MDA Test can be performed. To exit Figure 9-12 MDA Test Screen, touch the BACK button – Figure 9-6 Quality Assurance Screen will re-appear or •...
Page 155 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Measured Background A Background measurement must be performed. Touch the Measured Background: field box. A screen will appear similar to Figure 9-13 Background Measurement Screen. Figure 9-13 Background Measurement Screen To exit Figure 9-13 Background Measurement Screen, touch the CANCEL button.
Page 156 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Count Time The default counting time is 60 seconds. If it is desired to use a different counting time, touch the COUNT TIME button. Figure 9-14 Numeric Keypad Screen will appear. Figure 9-14 Numeric Keypad Screen Input the desired counting time (in seconds) by touching the appropriate numbers on the keypad.
Page 157 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® To repeat the MDA Background measurement, touch the MEASURE button. To discard the MDA Background measurement results, touch the CANCEL button. Figure 9-12 MDA Test Screen will re-appear. To save the MDA Background measurement results, touch the ACCEPT button.
Page 158 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® To set the Precision Factor, touch the Precision Factor: field box. A numeric keypad will appear allowing for the entry of a new value. Input the new value using the keypad and touch the ACCEPT button. Figure 9-15 MDA Test Screen after Background Measurement will re-appear with Precision Factor: field box populated with the entered value.
Page 159 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Results After all field boxes are completed, a CALCULATE button will appear on the screen below the Correction Factor: field box similar to that shown in Figure 9-15 MDA Test Screen after Background Measurement. Figure 9-15 MDA Test Screen after Background Measurement...
Page 160 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 9-16 MDA Test Results Screen The MDA Test value is calculated from the following equation: × Where, = Precision Factor = the sum of the total background counts in all relevant channels (ROI) for the selected nuclide multiplied by the counting time (in minutes for Curies; in...
Page 161: Chi Square Test
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Any of the entered data or the MDA Background measurement can be changed and new results obtained by touching the any of the field boxes and re-measuring or re- entering the data for the desired field(s). Touch the...
Page 162 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 9-17 Chi Square Test Screen Note: Both fields (Duration of each Sample (sec): and Number of Samples:) must be completed before the Chi Square Test can be performed. To exit Figure 9-17 Chi Square Test Screen, touch the BACK button –...
Page 163 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Duration The default counting time for each sample is 60 seconds. If it is desired to change the duration, touch the Duration of each Sample (sec): field box. Figure 9-18 Numeric Keypad Screen will appear. Figure 9-18 Numeric Keypad Screen Input the desired duration (in seconds) by touching the appropriate numbers on the keypad.
Page 164 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Note: The minimum number of samples that can be input is 5. The maximum number of samples that can be input is 20. Measurement Touch the Measure Cs137 button. Figure 9-19 Chi Square Test Measurement Screen will appear.
Page 165 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 9-20 Chi Square Test Measurement Screen – In Progress To end the Chi Square Test before all repetitions are complete, touch the STOP button. To re-start the process, touch the MEASURE button. When the total number of samples (repetitions) is complete, the message MEASURE “FINISHED”...
Page 166 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 9-21 Chi Square Test Measurement Screen – Complete MEASURE To repeat the Chi Square Test measurements, touch the button. To discard the Chi Square Test measurements, touch the CANCEL button. Figure 9-17 Chi Square Test Screen will re-appear.
Page 167 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Results To save the Chi Square Test measurements and obtain the results, touch the ACCEPT button. The calculated results will appear on the screen as shown in Figure 9-22 Chi Square Test Results Screen. Figure 9-22 Chi Square Test Results Screen...
Page 168 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 9-23 Chi Square Test Spectrum Screen A Region of Interest may be defined using the BLUE GREEN ARROW buttons to place vertical line cursors around the ROI. DOUBLE ARROW buttons move the cursor approximately 75 energy channels. SINGLE ARROW buttons move the cursor approximately 7.5 energy channel.
Page 169 If no problems are found with the above items, the out of range Chi Square value may indicate a problem with the counter/timer mechanism of the system or the detector itself. Contact Capintec’s only Authorized Service Center for service. 9-30...
Page 170 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHAPTER 10 WIPE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES GENERAL ...................... 10-1 MEASURE BACKGROUND ................10-3 Count Time ....................10-4 Measurement ..................... 10-5 Results ....................... 10-5 MEASURE WIPES ..................10-7 Selecting Wipe Locations ................. 10-8 Measuring Wipes ..................10-9 Results ...................... 10-11 GENERAL MEASUREMENTS ..............
Page 171: Wipe Measurement Procedures
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Efficiency (reference CHAPTER 6: WELL COUNTER INITIALIZATION, SECTION: EFFICIENCIES DATA, Wipe Full Spectrum Efficiency). A Trigger Level is assigned to each category (except General) (Reference CHAPTER 6: WELL COUNTER INITIALIZATION, SECTION: WIPE TESTS SETUP, Trigger Levels) but may be customized for each Wipe Location.
Page 172: Measure Background
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 10-2 Measurements Screen To exit Figure 10-2 Measurements Screen, touch the HOME or BACK button. Figure 10-1 Main Screen will re-appear. To edit the Wipe setup, touch the SETUP button. A numeric keypad will appear to allowing the user to input a 8-digit password.
Page 173: Count Time
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 10-3 Background Measurement Screen To exit Figure 10-3 Background Measurement Screen, touch the CANCEL button. Figure 10-2 Measurements Screen will re-appear. Count Time The last counting period selected is displayed. The default counting time is 60 seconds.
Page 174: Measurement
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 10-4 Numeric Keypad Screen Input the desired counting time (in seconds) by touching the appropriate numbers on the ACCEPT CANCEL keypad. Touch the button to accept the entered time. Touch the button to abort any changes.
Page 175 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 10-5 Background Measurement Results Screen To see the counts in any channel, use the BLUE ARROW buttons to move the vertical line cursor to the desired energy channel. DOUBLE ARROW buttons move the cursor approximately 75 energy channels. SINGLE ARROW buttons move the cursor approximately 7.5 energy channels.
Page 176: Measure Wipes
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® MEASURE WIPES Wipes are measured by first selecting them from a list. MEASURE WIPES From Figure 10-2 Measurements Screen, touch button. Figure 10-6 Measure Wipes Screen will appear. Figure 10-6 Measure Wipes Screen If Auto Calibration has not been measured for the current day, the message “Warning Expired calibration Please run Auto Calibration”...
Page 177: Selecting Wipe Locations
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Selecting Wipe Locations A listing of all the Wipe Locations that have been setup will appear on the left half of the screen in the Locations List. The listing is in the order that the Locations were created. The length of the list will vary depending on how many Locations have been setup.
Page 178: Measuring Wipes
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Measuring Wipes MEASURE LIST When all the desired locations are on the Measurement List, touch the button. Figure 10-7 Measure Wipe Start Screen will appear for the first selected location. Figure 10-7 Measure Wipe Start Screen The current Wipe Location name to be measured is displayed at the top of the screen along with the total number of Wipe Locations selected.
Page 179 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Measure Place the sample for the requested Wipe Location in the Well Counter and then touch MEASURE button to begin counting. The system will begin measuring the Wipe sample. As counting progresses, the live spectra are shown. The Real time, Live time and the counting rate (total cpm) will be displayed and updated.
Page 180: Results
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Results From Figure 10-8 Wipe Measurement Screen, the following options are available: SKIP • To discard the measurement results for the measured Wipe Location, touch the WIPE button. Figure 10-7 Measure Wipe Start Screen will re-appear with the next Wipe Location name at the top of the screen and without saving the measurement results.
Page 181 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® If a printer is attached to the system, the Wipe results can be printed by touching the PRINT button. To view the spectrum of the measurement, touch the SPECTRUM button. Figure 10-10 Wipe Test Spectrum Screen will appear.
Page 182: General Measurements
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® To return to Figure 10-9 Wipe Measurement Results Screen, touch the BACK button. GENERAL MEASUREMENTS The General Measurement category is used to measure radiation levels in samples. For example, this feature can be used to measure liquid samples of blood or urine for lab procedures.
Page 183: Count Time
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Count Time The default counting time is 60 seconds. If it is desired to use a different counting time, touch COUNT TIME button. The Numeric Keypad screen will appear. Input the desired counting time (in seconds) by touching the appropriate numbers on the keypad. Touch the ACCEPT button to accept the entered time.
Page 184 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® touch the BACK button – Figure 10-11 Wipe General Measurement Screen will • appear or touch the HOME button – Figure 10-1 Main Screen will appear. • Nuclide To set the ROI by nuclide, touch the Nuclide: field box. The Select Nuclide screen will appear.
Page 185 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® If it is desired to enter an ROI without specifying a nuclide, then the start and end ROI keV must be specified. To set the ROI by entering a start and end keV, touch the Region of Interest (ROI) Start: field box.
Page 186: Measuring General Sample
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Measuring General Sample To begin the General Measurement, place the sample in the Well Counter and touch the MEASURE button. The system will begin measuring the sample. As counting progresses, the live spectra are shown. The Real time, Live time and the counting rate (total cpm) will be displayed and updated.
Page 187: Results
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® To repeat the measurement, touch the MEASURE button. If it is desired to change the currently set Nuclide/ROI for the current measurement, touch the NUCLIDE/ROI button. Figure 10-12 Wipe General Measurement Set Nuclide Screen will re- appear showing the current settings.
Page 188 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® touch the BACK button – Figure 10-2 Measurements Screen will re-appear or • touch the HOME button – Figure 10-1 Main Screen will appear. • April 2021 WIPE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES 10-19...
Page 189: Reports
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHAPTER 11 REPORTS GENERAL ...................... 11-1 AUTO CALIBRATION REPORT ..............11-3 SYSTEM TEST REPORT ................11-8 MDA REPORT ....................11-15 CHI SQUARE REPORT ................11-19 WIPE REPORT ....................11-25 GENERAL The Reports module is used to view and print reports of all tests which have been saved to the database.
Page 190 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® REPORTS From Figure 11-1 Main Screen, touch the button. Figure 11-2 Reports Screen will appear. Figure 11-2 Reports Screen To exit Figure 11-2 Reports Screen, touch the HOME or BACK button. Figure 11-1 Main Screen will re-appear.
Page 191: Auto Calibration Report
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® AUTO CALIBRATION REPORT From Figure 11-2 Reports Screen, touch the AUTO CALIBRATION REPORT button. Figure 11-3 Auto Calibration Search Screen will appear. Figure 11-3 Auto Calibration Search Screen To exit Figure 11-3 Auto Calibration Search Screen, touch the BACK button –...
Page 192: Set Date
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Set Date To change the From date, touch the From: field box. The Enter Start Date screen will appear. The screen displays the currently set date. Above and below each of the fields are – buttons, respectively. To adjust the displayed value for a specific field, touch the button to –...
Page 193: Search
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Search SEARCH When the From and To dates are correct, touch the button. The screen displays a listing of the data for the Auto Calibrations performed within the specified date range as shown in Figure 11-4 Auto Calibration Search Screen after Search.
Page 194: Summary Report
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Summary Report If a printer is attached to the system, a summary report of the search results can be printed PRINT by touching the button. Detailed Report To obtain a detailed report for a particular Auto Calibration result, touch the desired result on the list.
Page 195 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 11-6 Auto Calibration Report Screen If a printer is attached to the system, the detailed report of the selected Auto Calibration result can be printed by touching the PRINT button. From the Auto Calibration Report screen, touch the BACK button to return to Figure 11-4 Auto Calibration Search Screen after Search.
Page 196: System Test Report
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® SYSTEM TEST REPORT From Figure 11-2 Reports Screen, touch the SYSTEM TEST REPORT button. The Search System Tests Screen will appear and be similar to that shown in Figure 11-3 Auto Calibration Search Screen. Set Date The System Test results are searchable by using a date range.
Page 197: Summary Report
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 11-7 System Tests Search Screen after Search Note: If the search results in more than 100 items, the message “Search System Test Error More than 100 items have been returned Please refine criteria” will appear.
Page 198: Detailed Report
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Detailed Report To obtain a detailed report for a particular System Test result, touch the desired result on the VIEW list. The result will become highlighted and a button will appear on the screen as shown in Figure 11-8 System Tests Search Screen with Highlighted Test. (If necessary, scroll the list until the desired result is displayed.)
Page 199 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 11-9 System Test Result Screen The following sections describe the functions that are available from Figure 11-9 System Test Result Screen. Print Detailed Result If a printer is attached to the system, the detailed report of the selected System Test result can be printed by touching the PRINT button.
Page 200 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 11-10 Inactivate Record Screen To enter an optional comment (description or reason) for the selected System Test result inactivation, touch the Comment: field box. Figure 11-11 Alphanumeric Keypad Screen will appear. 11-12 REPORTS April 2021...
Page 201 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 11-11 Alphanumeric Keypad Screen Input the desired comment (description or reason) for the invalidation and touch the ACCEPT button. Figure 11-10 Inactivate Record Screen will re-appear with the Comment: field box populated with the entered comment. The comment can contain any combination of 22 alphanumeric characters maximum.
Page 202 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 11-12 System Test Spectrum Screen A Region of Interest may be defined using the BLUE GREEN ARROW buttons to place vertical line cursors around the ROI. DOUBLE ARROW buttons move the cursor approximately 75 energy channels. SINGLE ARROW buttons move the cursor approximately 7.5 energy channels.
Page 203: Mda Report
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Exit Detailed Result To exit Figure 11-9 System Test Result Screen, touch the BACK button. Figure 11-7 System Tests Search Screen after Search will re-appear. MDA REPORT From Figure 11-2 Reports Screen, touch the MDA REPORT button.
Page 204: Search
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Search SEARCH When the From and To dates are correct, touch the button. The screen displays a listing of the data for the MDA Tests performed within the specified date range as shown in Figure 11-13 MDA Tests Search Screen after Search.
Page 205: Summary Report
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Summary Report If a printer is attached to the system, a summary report of search results can be printed by PRINT touching the button. Detailed Report To obtain a detailed report for a particular MDA Test result, touch the desired result on the list.
Page 206 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 11-15 MDA Test Result Screen The following sections describe the functions that are available from Figure 11-15 MDA Test Result Screen. Print Detailed Result If a printer is attached to the system, the detailed report of the selected MDA Test result can be printed by touching the PRINT button.
Page 207: Chi Square Report
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® To enter an optional comment (description or reason) for the selected MDA Test result inactivation, touch the Comment: field box. Figure 11-11 Alphanumeric Keypad Screen will appear. Input the desired comment (description or reason) for the invalidation and touch the ACCEPT button.
Page 208: Set Date
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® The Chi Square Test results are searchable by using a date range. The default From: and To: dates are “today”. Set Date To change the From date, touch the From: field box. The Enter Start Date screen will appear.
Page 209: Search
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Search SEARCH When the From and To dates are correct, touch the button. The screen displays a listing of the data for the Chi Square Tests performed within the specified date range as shown in Figure 11-16 Chi Square Tests Search Screen.
Page 210: Summary Report
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Summary Report If a printer is attached to the system, a summary report of the search results can be printed PRINT by touching the button. Detailed Report To obtain a detailed report for a particular Chi Square Test result, touch the desired result on the list.
Page 211 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 11-18 Chi Square Test Result Screen The following sections describe the functions that are available from Figure 11-18 Chi Square Test Result Screen. Print Detailed Result If a printer is attached to the system, the detailed report of the selected Chi Square Test result can be printed by touching the PRINT button.
Page 212 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® To inactivate the selected Chi Square Test, touch the INACTIVATE button. Figure 11-10 Inactivate Record Screen will appear. To enter an optional comment (description or reason) for the selected Chi Square Test result inactivation, touch the Comment: field box. Figure 11-11 Alphanumeric Keypad Screen will appear.
Page 213: Wipe Report
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® WIPE REPORT From Figure 11-2 Reports Screen, touch the WIPE REPORT button. Figure 11-19 Wipes Search Screen will appear. Figure 11-19 Wipes Search Screen The Wipe Test results are searchable by using a date range and Wipe type. The default From: and To: dates are “today”...
Page 214: Wipe Type Selection
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® To change the To date, touch the To: field box. The Enter End Date screen will appear. The screen displays the currently set date. Above and below each of the fields are – buttons, respectively. To adjust the displayed value for a specific field, touch the...
Page 215: Search
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Touch the desired button to select the wipes to be displayed: All Wipes • • Work Area • Unrestricted Area • Sealed Source Package • Wipes with High Activity • After touching the desired button, Figure 11-19 Wipes Search Screen will re-appear with the selected criteria shown.
Page 216: Summary Report
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® To exit Figure 11-21 Search Wipes Screen after Search, touch the BACK button – Figure 11-2 Reports Screen will re-appear or • touch the HOME button – Figure 11-1 Main Screen will appear. • The listing is in reverse chronological order (newest at the top of the list). The length of the list will vary depending on how many Wipe Tests have been performed between the selected dates and for the selected Wipe type.
Page 217 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 11-22 Search Wipes Screen with Highlighted Wipe Touch the VIEW button. Figure 11-23 Wipe Report Screen will appear displaying the detailed report for the selected Wipe Test result. April 2021 REPORTS 11-29...
Page 218 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 11-23 Wipe Report Screen The following sections describe the functions that are available from Figure 11-23 Wipe Report Screen. Print Detailed Result If a printer is attached to the system, the detailed report of the selected Wipe Test result can be printed by touching the PRINT button.
Page 219 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® To enter an optional comment (description or reason) for the selected Wipe Test result inactivation, touch the Comment: field box. Figure 11-11 Alphanumeric Keypad Screen will appear. Input the desired comment (description or reason) for the invalidation and touch the ACCEPT button.
Page 220: Calculation Utilities
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CHAPTER 12 CALCULATION UTILITIES GENERAL ...................... 12-1 CONVERSION BETWEEN Ci AND Bq ............12-2 DECAY CALCULATOR ................. 12-4 Select Nuclide .................... 12-4 Date and Activity ..................12-4 Results ....................... 12-8 GENERAL Two calculation utilities are provided with the CAPRAC ®...
Page 221: Conversion Between Ci And Bq
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 12-2 Utility Screen CONVERSION BETWEEN CI AND BQ Located in the top section of Figure 12-2 Utility Screen is the Curie/Becquerel converter. An activity is input in Curies and the value is displayed in Becquerels or an activity is input in Becquerels and the value is displayed in Curies.
Page 222 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 12-3 Enter Activity Screen Input the activity to be converted using the keypad and touch the appropriate radio button for the unit of measure. To exit the Curie/Becquerel converter and return to Figure 12-2 Utility Screen, touch the CANCEL button.
Page 223: Decay Calculator
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® DECAY CALCULATOR Located in the center section of Figure 12-2 Utility Screen is the Decay Calculator. This utility is used to calculate the activity of a source at a different time (either in the past or the future).
Page 224 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Beginning Date and Time To input the beginning date and time for the calculation, touch the FROM: field box. Figure 12-4 Date/Time Screen will appear. Figure 12-4 Date/Time Screen The screen displays the currently set date and time. Above and below each of the fields are –...
Page 225 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 12-5 Enter Activity Screen Input the beginning activity to be converted using the keypad and touch the appropriate radio button for the unit of measure. To cancel any changes and return to the Figure 12-2 Utility Screen, touch the CANCEL button.
Page 226 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Ending Date and Time To input the ending date and time for the calculation, touch the TO: field box. Figure 12-6 Date/Time Screen will appear. Figure 12-6 Date/Time Screen The screen displays the currently set date and time. Above and below each of the fields are –...
Page 227: Results
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Results After the FROM:, FROM: act and TO: field boxes are filled in, the calculated ending activity results will be displayed and highlighted in green as shown in Figure 12-7 Decay Calculator Results Screen. Figure 12-7 Decay Calculator Results Screen...
Page 228: Cleaning And Maintenance
It is recommended that periodic (every five years) re-calibration of the CAPRAC ® -t be performed only by Capintec’s Authorized Service Center to guarantee the instrument’s high reliability is maintained. Contact Capintec’s only Authorized Service Center for servicing or (800) ASK-4CRC...
Page 229: Cleaning Instructions
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE POWER BEFORE CLEANING. • TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR DAMAGING OF THE CAPRAC • ® NEVER ALLOW WATER OR LIQUIDS TO PENETRATE THE DETECTOR HOUSINGS OR THE READOUT ENCLOSURE. DO NOT USE AEROSOL DISPENSERS TO SPRAY THE EQUIPMENT WITH •...
Page 230: Disinfecting Instructions
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Disinfecting Instructions All surfaces can be disinfected with bleach using a mixture of 1 cup of bleach per gallon of water. Wipe all surfaces using a non-abrasive cloth lightly dampened with the bleach mixture. After disinfecting, wipe dry with a soft, non-abrasive cloth.
Page 231: Disposal
® DISPOSAL The following items should be taken into consideration before disposing. These items should be disposed of in accordance with local and national regulations. Please contact Capintec, Inc. or an authorized disposal company to decommission your equipment. Figure 13-1...
Page 232: Servicing
Other than the Readout Unit fuses (reference FUSE SERVICING on page 13-5) and internal Lithium Coin Battery (reference BATTERY REPLACEMENT on page 13-6), there are no user serviceable parts contained in the system. Every five years, the system should be returned to Capintec’s only Authorized Service Center for a complete verification. CAPINTEC, Inc.
Page 233: Printer Fuse
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 13-2 Readout Fuse Replacement Close the fuse cover door and snap it into place. Replace the line cord and turn on the power switch for the CAPRAC ® Verify the CAPRAC -t System is functioning correctly by performing the System Test ®...
Page 234 The procedure outlined below describes how to remove and install the battery. Only qualified service personnel should perform this procedure. If there are any questions, please contact Capintec’s only Authorized Service Center at (800) ASK-4CRC. Remove Readout Unit From Stand Base a.
Page 235 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 13-4 CAUTION: There are several Flat-Flex cables inside the Readout Unit that connect the Back Case to the Front Case. Exercise care while performing the following steps to avoid disconnecting any of the cables. c. Once the 4 screws are removed, gently lift up the Back Case approximately ½”...
Page 236 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Figure 13-5 d. Gently press the battery in the direction of the arrow (toward the end of the battery holder with the three prongs) as shown in Figure 13-6. Figure 13-6 April 2021 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE...
Page 237 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® e. Lift the other end of the battery up and slide it out. The battery holder will appear as shown in Figure 13-7. Figure 13-7 Battery Installation a. Locate the new battery and verify the proper orientation as shown in Figure 13-8 –...
Page 238 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® b. Slide the battery into the battery holder under the three prongs as shown in Figure 13-9. Figure 13-9 c. Press down on the other side of the battery as shown in Figure 13-10 until a click is heard.
Page 239 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Gently lift up the Back Case approximately ½” above the Front Case and carefully move the Back Case to the right and line up the Back Case with the Front Case. g. Replace the 4 hex-head screws.
Page 240: Troubleshooting
CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® TROUBLESHOOTING Some problems may be very easy to diagnose and correct in the field with little or no equipment. If a problem should occur, check here before calling for service. A considerable amount of time and money may be saved.
Page 241: Related Products
If not, Make sure that the Printer Menu Setup is correct. Reference CHAPTER 5: SYSTEM INITIALIZATION, SECTION: PRINTING. RELATED PRODUCTS The following products are available from Capintec. Call Capintec’s only Authorized Service Center at (800) ASK-4CRC for answers to your questions or to place an order. Rod Source: Cs137 (0.5 µCi) ............0975-137R •...
Page 242: Shipping
® SHIPPING If for any reason the CAPRAC -t must be returned to Capintec, the shipping carton must ® contain the following or equivalent labeling as shown in Figure 13-11. Label stipulating the maximum environmental conditions for safe storage and shipment.
Page 243 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® APPENDIX NUCLIDE LIST The following table is a listing of the default nuclides that are built into the CAPRAC -t. The ® table shows the primary photopeak keV (Photopeak 1), up to two other photopeaks keV (Photopeak 2 and Photopeak 3) and the default efficiency nuclides.
Page 244 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Photopeak 1 Photopeak 2 Photopeak 3 Nuclide Half-Life Efficiency (keV) (keV) (keV) Dy157 Dysprosium 8.10 H 326.20 45.50 Eu152 Europium 13.40 Y 41.00 122.00 344.28 F 18 Fluorine 109.70 M 511.00 18.000% Fe52 Iron 8.27 H 168.70...
Page 245 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Photopeak 1 Photopeak 2 Photopeak 3 Nuclide Half-Life Efficiency (keV) (keV) (keV) Sc44 Scandium 3.99 H Sc46 Scandium 83.79 D 889.25 1120.51 Se75 Selenium 119.80 D 269.10 1120.51 Sn113 115.10 D 391.70 Sr85 Strontium 64.85 D 514.00...
Page 246 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® INDEX ABORT CAL button, 9-4 Abort Linearity Correction, 9-5 Abort Linearity Correction button, 9-5 ADD, 4-16, 6-24 Acceptance Testing, 4-7, 8-1 ADD LOCATION, 6-43 ADVANCED DETECTOR, 6-3 ADD button, 4-16, 6-24 ADD LOCATION button, 6-43 ALL WIPES, 11-26, 11-27...
Page 247 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® GREEN ARROW, 9-13, 9-29, 10-12, 11- SYSTEM TEST, 9-9 14, 11-19, 11-24, 11-31 SYSTEM TEST REPORT, 11-8 HIGH ACTIVITY, 11-27 TEST, 5-22 INACTIVATE, 11-11, 11-18, 11-24, 11- TEST SOURCE, 6-6, 6-52 UNRESTRICTED AREA, 11-27 LEFT DOUBLE ARROW, 10-8 UP ARROW (▲), 3-6, 6-13, 6-39, 6-48,...
Page 248 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® EDIT DEFAULT SEALED SETTINGS Background, 6-37, 10-4 General Measurement, 10-14 button, 6-41 System Test, 9-10, 9-17 EDIT DEFAULT UNRESTRICTED AREA SETTINGS button, 6-40 Wipe Location, 6-48 EDIT DEFAULT WORK AREA Wipe Test, 10-9 SETTINGS button, 6-38...
Page 249 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Measured Background, 9-16 Halflife Field User Nuclide, 6-26 Nuclide, 9-18 HID, 5-18 Precision Factor, 9-18 HIGH ACTIVITY button, 11-27 Report, 11-15 Human Interface Device, 5-18 Results, 9-20 Summary Report, 11-17 Identify nuclides, 2-3 Inactivate MDA TEST button, 9-14...
Page 250 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® MDA Test Detailed, 11-17 setting, 6-15 Power Requirements, 4-5 MDA Test Spectrum, 11-19 Precision Factor MDA Test Summary, 11-17 MDA Test, 9-18 System Test, 8-1, 9-13, 11-8 Preventative Maintenance, 13-3 System Test Detailed, 11-10 System Test Spectrum, 9-13, 11-14...
Page 251 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® Main showing Low Battery, 13-7 Auto Calibration Search after Search, 11-5 MDA after Background Measurement, 9- Auto Calibration Search with Highlighted Calibration, 11-6 MDA Test, 9-15 Background Measurement, 9-16, 10-4 MDA Test Result, 11-18 MDA Test Results, 9-21...
Page 252 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® SINGLE ARROW button, 9-13, 9-29, 10-6, Utility Screen with Diagnostics PROGRAM INTEGRITY PASS, 7-3 10-12, 10-17, 11-14, 11-19, 11-24, 11- Utility with Login Button, 4-23 SKIP ALL WIPES button, 10-9, 10-11 Well Wipes Setup, 6-34 SKIP WIPE button, 10-9, 10-11...
Page 253 CAPINTEC, INC. CAPRAC ® TEST SOURCE button, 6-6, 6-52 USER NUCLIDES button, 6-24 Testing Users Acceptance, 4-7 changing, 4-23 UTILITY button, 3-3, 4-23, 4-26, 7-1, 12-1 Contamination, 8-2 VIEW button, 11-6, 11-10, 11-17, 11-22, Time 11-29 entering, 5-1 Traditional Security Status, 4-8...
Page 254 NEW PRODUCT WARRANTY Conditions and Limitations CAPINTEC warrants our products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months after delivery to the original buyer (unless indicated otherwise). Our obligation under this warranty is limited...
Page 255 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY THE EC DIRECTIVE AND CE MARKING Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc. 7 Vreeland Road Florham Park, NJ 07932 USA Phone (800) ASK-4CRC (201) 825-1336 declare under our sole responsibility that the product Caprac ® -t Well Counter (including use with Epson Roll and...