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- Page 1 FLYABILITY ELIOS 3 RAD USER MANUAL Version 1.0 25.07.2023 FLYABILITY SA +41 21 311 55 00 — INFO@FLYABILITY.COM EPFL INNOVATION PARK BLDG C | 1015 LAUSANNE | SWITZERLAND...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Before starting Elios 3 RAD System description RDS-32 WR specification Airplatform specification Data Integration Cockpit Inspector Limitation and good practice Measurement delay Angular response Installation Package Contents Sensor mount installation and connection Starting-up Turning-off License activation RDS-32 WR configuration... -
Page 3: Before Starting
Before starting This user manual focuses on the usage of the RDS-32 WR detector with Elios 3. As the product will evolve, it is possible to find some minor differences between this user manual and a further version of the product. More detailed information on Elios 3 can be found in its specific User Manual available at: https://knowledge.flyability.com. -
Page 4: Elios 3 Rad System Description
Elios 3 RAD System description The Elios 3 RAD system comprises the RDS-32 WR detector, along with an interface cable and mount designed specifically for Elios 3. This integrated system allows for real-time transmission and visualization of radiation data, including dose rate and cumulated dose, directly on Cockpit interface. -
Page 5: Airplatform Specification
The RDS-32 WR complies with the IEC 60846 standard, ensuring reliable and accurate measurements. The sensor is calibrated using a Cs-137 source, energy 662 keV. A subset of its specifications is presented below: Detector supported Mirion RDS-32™ WR Technology Energy-compensated GM tube and energy-compensated Si diode IEC energy range 55 keV GM tube / 65 keV Si diode to 1.8... -
Page 6: Data Integration
Battery life The additional weight of the payload results in increased power consumption by the battery, which may lead to accelerated battery wear. While the battery is still designed to function for 50 cycles, the maximum capacity, and hence flight time, may decline more rapidly when compared to flying without the payload Data Integration... - Page 7 Max dose rate of the session (MAX): This value represents the highest dose rate transmitted by the detector to the drone since the drone was powered on. Cumulative dose of the session (CML): This value represents the total accumulated radiation dose since the drone was powered on. It is calculated by subtracting the detector’s initial dose from the current dose reading.
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Page 8: Inspector
Inspector The Inspector application offers several features designed to display and analyze radiation data gathered by your Elios 3 drone equipped with the RDS-32 WR detector. Here's an overview of these features: Current Dose and Dose Rate: This shows the cumulative dose of the session and dose rate at a selected point on the timeline. -
Page 9: Limitation And Good Practice
Limitation and good practice In order to maximize the value of your radiation payload, some limitations and guidelines are provided below. Measurement delay The inherent characteristics of the Geiger-Müller tube mean that dose rate data may require a certain period to stabilize and accurately reflect the actual radiation level. - Page 10 Attenuation in Heavy Components: Radiation particles passing through heavy components of the detector or the drone, such as the battery or LiDAR, may have their measurements underestimated due to attenuation in these materials. For ambient radiation measurements where the radiation source is diffuse, the measurements remain accurate as most of the drone's angular response is not attenuated.
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Page 11: Installation
Installation Package Contents The following components are part of the package: ● Transport box ● Detector box with calibration certificate ● Custom battery cover ● Sensor support ● Connection cable ● Screws and screwdrivers ● Quick start guide with activation card Sensor mount installation and connection Revision 1.0 Page 11 of 16... - Page 12 Revision 1.0 Page 12 of 16...
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Page 13: Starting-Up
Starting-up Follow these steps to get the system up and running: Make sure you are using Cockpit 3.5 or further for the tablet and Avionics 23-09 or further for the drone software 2. Start by turning on the controller. 3. Open Cockpit application on the tablet. 4. -
Page 14: License Activation
RDS-32 WR configuration The detector provided in the package will be already configured by Flyability. If you use a detector not provided by Flyability, it will require to be configured using the CSW-32 Configuration Software and USB cable-link (not provided, can be obtained from Mirion). -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
RDS-32iTxWR and RDS-31. These versions may work if connected to Elios 3, it has however not been validated and we can't guarantee the compatibility of Elios 3. Thus, Flyability will offer no support related to these detectors. Detector Not Turning On Verify that the central button is being pressed correctly for the required duration (short+long press). - Page 16 a. If the radiation widget is displayed on Cockpit flight screen, the license is activated, contact support@flyabililty.com if the problem persists b. If no radiation widget is displayed on Cockpit flight screen, follow the steps for the license activation. Revision 1.0 Page 16 of 16...