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- Page 1 Operating Instructions DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Portable Dose- and Dose Rate Meter...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Scope of delivery ............2-1 Inserting the battery ..........2-5 Mounting of the protection sleeve ......2-7 Switching the unit on ..........2-8 Configuration ........3-1 Menu functions ............3-1 Basic display .............3-4 3.2.1 Trend indication..........3-5 Alarm thresholds............3-6 Setting alarm thresholds..........3-6 DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008... - Page 5 Key Lock ..............4-4 Process description for detection of radiation sources.4-5 Earphone ..............4-6 Alarm latching ............4-7 Show alarm ...............4-8 Text Info ..............4-9 4.10 Display rotation .............4-9 4.11 Set Date and Time ..........4-10 4.12 Battery type ............4-10 SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
- Page 6 Functional test............5-1 Failure indication ............5-1 Overload indication...........5-3 Low Battery ..............5-4 PC configuration......6-1 Connection to a PC ...........6-2 Main menu ..............6-5 6.2.1 SENTINEL RadEye G Device Parameters..6-6 6.2.2 Measurements............6-7 6.2.3 Creating a Measurement File......6-8 6.2.4 Select serial interface........6-10 Configuration ............6-10 History ..............6-15...
- Page 7 RadEye inductive charger....7-1 LED indicator ............7-2 Technical data........8-1 SENTINEL RadEye G..........8-1 RadEye inductive charger .........8-4 Firmware revisions ...........8-7 V1.12 S................8-7 V1.19 S................8-7 V1.31 S................8-8 V1.50 S................8-8 SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
- Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Due to the rather high detector sensitivity the dose rate meas- uring range of the SENTINEL RadEye G is limited to 10 R/h. A correct dose integration is performed only, if the instrument does not display over load “OVERLOAD”...
- Page 9 Thermo Fisher Scientific compliance with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Fisher Scientific products which may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
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Page 11: Introduction
1. Introduction The pocket sized SENTINEL RadEye G is a sensitive and rugged device to measure the photon exposure rate (R/h) of gamma and X-ray radiation. The characteristic feature of the SENTINEL RadEye G is the use of sophisticated low power technology components and microprocessor based, fully automatic self checks. - Page 12 Visible from top if worn in a holster and from display side Powerful graphical display Easy to use, four key, menu driven user interface Rugged plastic enclosure Earphone connector DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
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Page 13: Installation And Start-Up
2. Inst allation and start-up Scope of delivery The SENTINEL RadEye G is delivered in a folding paper box together with two AAA cells and an operating manual. A rubber protection sleeve, a holster and an earphone may be added optionally. - Page 14 Ordering information for accessories: Holster Earphone 42506/7046 42506/7037 Desktop holder Rubber sleeve 42506/7060 42506/7030-18 RS232-adapter cable USB- adapter cable 42540/29 42540/26 DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
- Page 15 Inductive charger Battery lid for inductive 42506/7080 charger 42506/7034 Flat mounting kit Goose neck adaptor kit 42506/7059 42506/7061 Pivot arm adaptor kit Knuckle joint adaptor kit 42506/7062 42506/7063 SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08...
- Page 16 Goose neck adaptor kit with Telescopic adapter: suction cup RadEye adapter 42506/7078 42506/7064 Handle 0,35m 42506/7075 Handle 1,2m 42506/7076 Handle 4m 42506/7077 RadEye Area Monitor External alarm unit for Rad- 42506/80 Eye area monitor 42506/8010 DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
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Page 17: Inserting The Battery
• Close the compartment cover, hooks first, care for the rub- ber seal being in it’s groove. • Switch on the unit again. (see chapter 2.4) The instrument continues working in the operating mode set last (see chapter 3.2). SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... - Page 18 For the last power on interval, the relative time information of logbook and history is corrected to actual PC clock time dur- ing read out. In these cases the setting of the clock is not re- quired. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
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Page 19: Mounting Of The Protection Sleeve
For mounting of the sleeve first put the instrument into the top of the sleeve. Then pull lower edges of the sleeve, one after the other into it’s right position. First step Second step Front view Rear view SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... -
Page 20: Switching The Unit On
Switching the unit on To switch on the SENTINEL RadEye G, keep the ON button pressed for at least one second. The sound generator (beeper) is initiated. Calibration date Checksum of the firmware Battery voltage Firmware version The SENTINEL RadEye G starts working with the parameters previously selected (operation mode, calibration factor, alarm thresholds etc.). - Page 21 The SENTINEL RadEye G first displays 0.00 mR/h. After the first detector pulse the measurement will be started. Unless otherwise specified by the customer when placing the order, the following values are set by the factory before deliv- ery: Alarm 1 for Dose Rate 0.5 µSv/h or 0.05 mR/h...
- Page 22 PC-program „SENTINEL RadEye.EXE“ and the cable 42540/29. Furthermore, additional monitoring modes can be activated. The calibration parameters can only be changed in the factory using special software tools. 2-10 DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
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Page 23: Configuration
10 seconds. to be found behind some menu options means that the respective function is active. The menu offers the following displays: The above illustration depicts all menu options available or possible. SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... - Page 24 : Select a default display mode Select : Confirmation of an action : Exit menu Exit In Change menu the Up-/Down arrow keys are used to change a digit of an alarm value. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
- Page 25 - Switching between battery type Battery and Accu. It is used for the correct warning of low battery. - Set time and date of the real time clock. Text Info Displays the text stored in the RadEye SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08...
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Page 26: Basic Display
(R/h), together with the time indicated since the last reset.. click: standard display After 10 seconds or after 3 click standard display with dose rate indication is activated again. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008... -
Page 27: Trend Indication
Increasing dose rate Decreasing dose rate For accurate measurements, only readings without trend indi- cation should be used. A trend indication is not given at dose rates of less than 0.06 mR/h. SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... -
Page 28: Alarm Thresholds
Once the last number has been set, quit the editing mode by pressing the “Exit”-key. Then, the value set is saved and after 10s the unit returns to the basic display. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008... - Page 29 The set points of the actual dose rate alarm thresholds is seen at the marks on the intensity bar scale. The upper mark shows alarm threshold 1, the lower mark shows alarm threshold 2. SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08...
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Page 31: Operation
The single pulse indication must be enabled in the menu. It is activated and deactivated by two times pressing the right or top button: Indication of activated single pulse indication SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... -
Page 32: Alarm Indication
LED and the vibrator become active, if they are enabled. Alarm 1: LED slowly blinking, two frequency alarm tone Alarm 2: LED quick blinking, continuous alarm tone Dose Alarm: LED constantly on, continuous alarm tone, vi- brator slow. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008... -
Page 33: Additional Information
In addition to the basic display, using the menu options, re- quests for further information can be started such as e.g. the setting of the enabling and disabling of the various alarm indi- cators. SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... -
Page 34: Key Lock
LCD or other unin- tended operations is avoided. Unlocking is performed according to the LCD instructions upon pressing any key: Press left key first, then lower key and then right key. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008... -
Page 35: Process Description For Detection Of Radiation Sources.4-5
If the alarm disappears after a few seconds, this alarm is to be considered as a statistically released false alarm. In case a radiation source has been detected, the radiation in- tensity is indicated. (see chapter 3.2). SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... -
Page 36: Earphone
For alarming in noisy environments or for undercover investi- gations an earphone is available. See ordering information page 2-1. The earphone is connected at the bottom of the instrument after opening the rubber protection seal. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008... -
Page 37: Alarm Latching
0 s (= off) to 9999 s. A latched alarm is indicated by a “M” near by the alarm indi- cator. When the alarm is acknowledged the RadEye returns to normal operations. Latching indication SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... -
Page 38: Show Alarm
Date and time of the stored alarm By pressing the up and down arrow keys you can scroll through the alarm log. By pressing the right button the display returns to the menu. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008... -
Page 39: Text Info
If enabled, a short press on the lower centre key (arrow down) flips the display. If the lower centre key is pressed again or if the menu button is pressed, the screen flips into the normal orientation. SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... -
Page 40: Set Date And Time
It is needed for correct low battery warning. Type “Batt” has a threshold of 2.1V. Type “Accu” has a threshold of 2.35V. See also chapter 5.4. Battery type “Battery” Battery type “Accumulator” 4-10 DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008... -
Page 41: Functional Test
Failure indication In case of a failure the beeper generates a sharp single pulse every 32 s. The corresponding failure message is displayed in the LCD: SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... - Page 42 EEPROM Read or EEPROM Write error. A Watchdog Error indicates, that the micro controller has problems to work on it’s tasks in a given timeframe. Reasons are strong electromagnetic pulses, firmware errors or hardware issues. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
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Page 43: Overload Indication
On dose rates of more than 10 R/h an overload indication is given: The dose value is marked with an overload indication, if a dose rate overload occurred since the last dose reset. Overload indication in dose display SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... -
Page 44: Low Battery
If the battery voltage falls below 2V, the battery symbol starts flashing. An acoustic warning is generated every 8s and can’t be acknowledged. The battery needs to be changed as soon as possible. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008... -
Page 45: Pc Configuration
6. PC configuration SENTINEL RadEye desktop holder: 42506/60 IR adaptor cable RS232: 42540/29 IR adaptor cable USB: 42540/26 SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... -
Page 46: Connection To A Pc
The following steps will show how to install the USB-driver under Windows XP. Power on your computer and boot to Windows. Run the driver setup program “RadEye-USB.exe”. Click Next to continue and start the installation. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008... - Page 47 PC while running the setup installation, please unplug and replug the adapter for the system to detect the de- vice. SENTINELRadEye.exe software will access the USB port via the next unused COM port. SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08...
- Page 48 If there is a faulty connection between the unit and the com- puter, the program shows the error message DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
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Page 49: Main Menu
Press Yes to search for a RadEye. You may also select the COM-setting in the Configuration / Com settings... menu. Main menu Once the SENTINELRadEye.EXE program has been started, device parameters are displayed on the screen. SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... -
Page 50: Sentinel Radeye G Device Parameters
The Frame "SENTINEL RadEye G" contains the unit's serial number and version number of the software. Click on the Read button, the Parameters of SENTINEL RadEye G will be read out from device and shown in the Frame. Figure 6-1: Main Window... -
Page 51: Measurements
Up to 100 measured val- ues can be represented. The graduation of the ordinate is automatically adjusted to the measured values supplied by the unit. Figure 6-2: Measurement graphics SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... -
Page 52: Creating A Measurement File
To terminate data storage, open the File menu and select the Close Logfile menu item. No further data is recorded. Open the File / View Logfile... menu to view the measurement logfile. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008... - Page 53 The "Counter" column contains the numerical value of the counter measurement. The "Unit" column informs about the unit. The "Dose Rate" column contains the numerical value of the dose rate measurement. The "Unit" column informs about the unit (Sv/h or R/h). SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08...
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Page 54: Select Serial Interface
An error message is displayed if the interface is not available. Configuration On the Configuration / SENTINEL RadEye G… menu, the following parameters can be modified: • Unit • Time interval of the history •... - Page 55 On the „Generals“ tab, the user may set the physical unit (Ro- entgen or Sievert), the time interval for the history memory (1...43200s), the kind of the acoustic rate indication (single pulse, finder 4.1) and temperature. SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E 6-11 Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08...
- Page 56 LCD by the RadEye (see 4.10). In the field “Text Field” it is possible to store a text with up to 200 characters in the RadEye. This text can not be displayed by the RadEye. 6-12 DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
- Page 57 The „Alarm“ tab offers the user the possibility of making the alarm settings for the single basic displays. Furthermore, the options on this tab allow beeper and additional alarm monitor- ing processes to be configured. SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E 6-13 Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08...
- Page 58 Once the setting of the parameters is finished, these parame- ters have to be sent to the SENTINEL RadEye G by clicking on the Write to SENTINEL RadEye G button. Parameters including the selected menu configuration can be saved with File / Save as…...
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Page 59: History
History Via the Options / History menu, the values stored in the SENTINEL RadEye G data memory can be read out, repre- sented in a x/t diagram and saved to the hard disk of the com- puter. These data subsequently can be read in and further processed in a spreadsheet program. - Page 60 Figure 6-7: History read out Figure 6-8: Single history value indication Clicking at the graph, each individual, stored measured value can be displayed: 6-16 DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
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Page 61: Logbook
At the display every event is shown in one line for better overview. The date and time of the PC is used for time relation. Figure 6-9: Logbook SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E 6-17 Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... - Page 63 3. Only charge accumulators having the same discharging state 4. Never use defective accumulators (penetrating/emerging electrolyte, damaged housing...) 5. The bottom of the housing (aluminum heat sink) gets warm (50°C, 120°F max.). 6. Not for use in open convertibles. SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08...
- Page 64 8. Clearance of at least 50cm (20”) between charger and car radio is recommended. LED indicator State LED (green) Voltage supply on Voltage supply off max. charging voltage/current connector voltage charging current 3,30 3,25 3,20 3,15 3,10 3,05 3,00 temperature [°C] DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
- Page 65 8. T echnical data SENTINEL RadEye G Gamma and X-ray radiation Radiation type: Photon equivalent dose rate : [R/h] Measured quantity: and dose H 0.01 mR/h - 10 R/h Measuring range: more than 10 R/h Overload display: overload indication up to 1000 R/h max.
- Page 66 Disturbance emission : EN 61000-6-3 EMC: Immunity : EN 61000-6-2 Drop onto a concrete surface Mechanical shock: 0,5m without protection sleeve 1,5m with protection sleeve 96 mm x 61 mm x 31 mm Size: Without rubber protection DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
- Page 67 ≈ 16 mA LED alarm ≈ 80 mA acoustic alarm ≈ 30 mA vibrator alarm ≈ 500h using two alkaline AAA cells Battery service life: depending on the operating mode ≈ 250h using 800mAh NiMH accu SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08...
- Page 68 Charge time 18…20h Accumulator RadEye switched off 800mAh, discharged Ambient temperature -20…+50°C Operation –40…+70°C Storage 0…40°C Accumulator charge Ambient pressure 300…2000 hPa *) During operation with backlit LCD, the battery charge is sustained only. DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
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Page 69: Diagram 8-1: Energy Dependence In Direction Of Max
65keV 205keV Directio n o f maximum respo nse + 90° -90° -180 -150 -120 -90 -60 -30 90 120 150 180 Angle [°] Diagram 8-2: Angular response, horizontal plane SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08... -
Page 70: Diagram 8-3: Angular Response, Vertical Plane A
Angle [°] Diagram 8-3: Angular response, vertical plane A 65keV 205keV -90° + 90° -180 -150 -120 -90 -60 -30 90 120 150 180 Angle [°] Diagram 8-4: Angular response, vertical plane B DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008... - Page 71 68 R. Then overrun to 0 R. No overload display V1.19 S dose measurement to 1000 R. The overload display. - Background subtraction for dose and dose rate unified to 0.0625 cps. SENTINEL RadEye G DB-059-060324 E Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.08...
- Page 72 180°. Calculation of a 16-Bit firmware-checksum. V1.50 S Improved Battery low warning After EEPROM-error the default parameter are loaded into the memory but not written to the EEPROM New menu option “Set Date/Time” DB-059-060324 E SENTINEL RadEye G Iw/Pi/Ff 30.07.2008...
- Page 73 Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH Environmental Instruments Division Radiation Measurement & Security Frauenauracher Straße 96 Postfach/P.O. Box 16 60 D-91056 Erlangen, Germany D-91051 Erlangen, Germany www.thermo.com +49 (0)9131 909-0 info.rmp.erlangen@thermofisher.com +49 (0)9131 909 475 fax...