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Handheld Radio-Isotope Identification Device
Model RIIDEye
X-G, -H, -GN, -HN
Operator and Technical Manual
DB-099 E
Revision I
December 2016

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  • Page 1 Handheld Radio-Isotope Identification Device Model RIIDEye X-G, -H, -GN, -HN Operator and Technical Manual DB-099 E Revision I December 2016...
  • Page 2 All other trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and its subsidiaries. Other trademarks and trade names that may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual ii...
  • Page 3 ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. CAUTION Read and understand the various precautionary notes, signs, and symbols contained inside this manual pertaining to the safe use and operation of this product before using the device. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual iii...
  • Page 4 Thermo Fisher Scientific à ces directives, les recycleurs dans votre pays et les informations sur les produits Thermo Fisher Scientific qui peuvent aider la détection des substances sujettes à la directive RoHS sont disponibles sur www.thermoscientific.com/rohsweee. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual iv...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Menus ....................12 Self Test and Status Screen............... 12 Entering a Password ................13 User or Administrator Operation .............. 14 Connections 15 RIIDEye Assembly ..................15 Connecting AC Power ................16 Batteries ....................17 Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual v...
  • Page 6 Analysis Report ..................37 Storing, Reviewing, and Erasing Spectra ............ 38 Taking a Background ................39 General Concept of Use ................42 Calibration AutoCal ....................45 Coarse Calibration (Gain, Offset) ............... 47 Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual vi...
  • Page 7 Low ID Counts ..................71 Recall Factory Settings and Calibration ............73 Maintenance & Service ....................77 Spare Parts ..................... 77 Cleaning the Instrument ................78 Regular Maintenance ................78 Specifications 79 General Specifications ................79 Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual vii...
  • Page 8 Spectrum Conversion ................83 System Controller ................83 Power ....................84 Gamma Detector RIIDEye X-G and GN ........... 84 Gamma High Resolution RIIDEye X-H, RIIDEye X-HN ....... 84 Neutron Detector RIIDEye X-GN, RIIDEye X-HN ........84 Appendix 1 – Menu Structure Summary ................ 85...
  • Page 9 Figure 44: Collecting background - instructions to remove sources ........40 Figure 45: Collecting background – typical spectrum ............41 Figure 46: AutoCal screens – startup on left, complete on right ........46 Figure 47: AutoCal paused .................... 47 Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual ix...
  • Page 10 Figure 67: Generic timeout screen ................. 71 Figure 68: Low ID counts text ..................72 Figure 69: Relative response of gamma dose rate, ambient equivalent, H*(10), RIIDEye X-G and -X-GN ....................81 Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual x...
  • Page 11 Table 4: User overview ....................14 Table 5. Legend of report's line items ................38 Table 6. Three-steps concept ..................42 Table 7. Calibration methods ..................45 Table 8. Moving through the menu headers ..............52 Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 12: Preface

    IMPORTANT Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to software, loss of data, or invalid test results; or might contain information that is critical for optimal performance of the system. Highlights information of general interest. Note Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    Thermo Fisher Scientific shall not be taken accountable for any displayed Note data such as nuclide identification information. This applies also for actions taken as consequence of the displayed information. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual xiii...
  • Page 14: Contacting Us

    Support Fax +49 9131 998 475 E-mail techsupport.epd.erlangen@thermofisher.co RGA process www.thermoscientific.com/servicerepair www.thermofisher.com Address Thermo Fisher Scientific Messtechnik GmbH Frauenauracher Straße 96 D-91056 Erlangen, Germany Post Address P.O Box 16 60 D-91051 Erlangen, Germany Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual xiv...
  • Page 15: Introduction

    2006) format for processing on external devices. About Your RIIDEye Congratulations on purchasing your new RIIDEye. RIIDEye represents the latest in portable gamma spectroscopy. Your RIIDEye is designed to detect and identify a Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 16: What's In The Box

    • AC power adapter • CF-card USB reader RIIDEye X-G, order No 42508/80, is the standard instrument using a 2x2” NaI(Tl) gamma detector with a typical resolution of 7.5% (@662 keV). Its large detector is excellent for searching for and locating gamma radiation sources. The position of the gamma detector is marked with a red colored spot at the front of the housing.
  • Page 17: Quick Reference Guide

    Figure 2 for correct orientation). 4. Replace and lock the access panel by turning the thumb screw a quarter turn clockwise. Figure 2. CF card orientation For additional information, see Compact Flash Card page Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 18: Figure 3: Status Screen Followed By Dial Screen

    Background soft key function (see Figure 4). Use the keypad to highlight Background and then press the B . Always collect a new background OWER before you start scanning. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    OWER The “Bars” and “Spectrum” modes are not available in the User mode Note according to the factory setting. They must be enabled by an administrator to be accessible by a user. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 20: Figure 5: Available Search Modes

    (with optional neutron counter). The other colored regions indicate that the source is either too far (gray) or too close (red). Figure 6: Dial mode, signal strength Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 21: Identification (Id)

    During the entire acquisition, RIIDEye evaluates the count rate every second and prompts you to adjust your distance if the count rate is too high or low. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 22: Figure 8: Soft Key Identify Starts Nuclide Id

    This is represented by the wave pattern losing amplitude and approaching the ideal accurate identification result. T1 is represented by dose rates of Plutonium (Pu), Uranium (U), and Neptunium (Np). Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 23: Menus

    The following is a brief description of the seven keys and how they are used. Return to previous screen; exit from menu or report. Use this OWER key to turn system power on and off. Enter the menu system from any search screen. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 24: Description Of The Soft Keys

    NTER radiation background. Figure 11: Soft keys Display Conventions To make the RIIDEye easier to use, several color and layout conventions are defined for the user interface. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 25: Color Meanings

    Soft keys always display at the very bottom of the screen. A selected function is in black text on a white background. Other available functions are in white text on a green background. Please see also Description of the Soft Keys page 10 additional details. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 26: Menus

    1. Internal firmware version in the upper right corner 2. Power supply test results 3. Main board test results 4. Internal RIIDEye temperature 5. Expected battery life remaining (if not connected to AC power) Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 27: Entering A Password

    To ensure secrecy, enter the password while no one else can see the screen. If the password is lost or forgotten, contact Thermo Fisher Service for Note instructions on resetting. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 28: User Or Administrator Operation

    Set up device for specific Password Expert applications; additional protected maintenance functions These modes are designed to comply with ANSI N42.34 Routine and Restricted modes and IAEA Pub 1240 Easy and Expert modes. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 29: Connections

    Gamma detector in lower part of housing Battery compartment with battery pack Carabineer (front and back) for shoulder strap and to strap instrument down Power jack 3.5 mm headphone jack Figure 15: Main components Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 30: Connecting Ac Power

    A Battery compartment cover D Battery CF slot (hidden behind CF card) Neutron detector calibration and diagnosis connector (Thermo Scientific staff only) USB-connector Connecting AC Power A universal (110-240 V, 50/60 Hz) AC power supply is available for your RIIDEye unit that connects directly to the power connector.
  • Page 31: Batteries

    RIIDEye. To do so, connect RIIDEye to AC power, open the battery cover and change the battery pack as described above. Once complete, remove the RIIDEye from AC power and continue the mission. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 32: Spare Battery Holder

    • Use AC power when connecting to a PC or doing other stationary operations in the office. The unit will automatically run from AC power if it is available (see Connecting AC Power page 16). Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 33: Data Storage And Reachback Options

    CF card. Because each unit is factory-calibrated for optimal performance, and this calibration is stored on the CF card, you should never interchange the cards between different units. The Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 34: Satellite Telephone Using Reachback Cable

    Compliant Phones and Accessories • Iridium 9505a (need to purchase data kit from Iridium) • Iridium 9555 (comes with USB cable) • Thermo Scientific RIIDEye Reachback cable P/N COMA001548 The RIIDEye Reachback cable has a white label with a round serial connector Note on one end and a female USB connector for the satellite phone on the other.
  • Page 35: Figure 21: Riideye Reachback Cable And Serial Port

    Figure 21: RIIDEye Reachback cable and serial port Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 36: Figure 22: Selecting Reachback In Admin Menu

    For 9555: i. Connect the phone directly to the Reachback cable’s USB connector. b. For 9505a: i. Connect the phone’s interface cable (supplied with phone) to the Reachback cable’s USB connector. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 37: Figure 24: Spectral Data Menu

    It may take several seconds (<5) after pressing E before the RIIDEye Note NTER displays the next screen. During this time, communications are being established between the RIIDEye and the Reachback cable. Figure 26: Send or view report Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 38: Usb To Pc Using Pc Interface Cable

    USB connector for the PC on the other. Setup Procedure 1. From the Admin menu, select Serial Mode/Speed > Reachback (see Figure 28). Ignore the Reachback Phone# selection when it appears. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 39: Figure 28: Selecting Reachback In Admin Menu

    It may take several seconds (<5) after pressing E before the RIIDEye Note NTER displays the next screen. During this time, communications are being established between the RIIDEye and the PC Interface cable. Figure 30: Send or view report Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 40 For help with setting up for GPS communication, contact Thermo Fisher Customer Service (see page xiv). You will need your RIIDEye’s serial number. If the GPS offers multiple output formats, use the GPS user manual to configure it for 4800 bps NMEA. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 41: General Operation

    ( ) key for at least one OWER second. The instrument will automatically begin a self-test and indicate the status on the screen. In the following example, taking a new background is recommended. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 42: Enforced Power Down

    RIIDEye. If AutoCal still fails to calibrate, consider performing a Coarse Calibration with either Cs-137 or Lu-176 as defined in Coarse Calibration (Gain, Offset) page 47 or contact Thermo Fisher Scientific customer service (see Contacting Us page xiv. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 43: Search Screens

    Administrator can change which screens are enabled, so that it is easier to quickly access the most important information for your particular response plan. To learn more about enabling and disabling features, see Admin page Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 44: Dial Search Screen

    In this example, it is Finder. On systems where only one search screen is allowed by the administrator, only the first two keys will be shown. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 45: Finder Search Screen

    The units of measure are configured in the blue Configuration menu, Dose Rate Scale (see Configuration page 59). Finder Search Screen Figure 35: Finder search screen Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 46: Bars Search Screen

    The symbol and name of the isotope are listed to its left. Above each bar is a “class” indication (see Nuclide Classes page 11). Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 47: Search Screen Spectrum

    Configuration page Certain changes in the spectrum shape, such as that produced by beta particle interactions, can be interpreted by the trained eye, even when it cannot be identified by the automated algorithms. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 48: Identifying Sources Of Radiation

    • ANSI+ - includes ANSI trigger list plus seven other industrial and SNM isotopes • Medical - contains isotopes used in medical treatments • Industrial - contains isotopes found in industry and nuclear power Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 49: Starting The Nuclide Id

    39). If the count rate becomes too high (red area of the dial), the screen will flash “MOVE BACK” (see bottom half of Figure Figure 39: Spectra acquisition – Standard on left, Simple on right Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 50: Colored Areas In The Spectra

    To reanalyze with another trigger list, simply change the trigger list in the green Field Settings menu. Once the trigger list has been changed, review the spectra using the Spectral Data menu. The results of the scan will automatically be reanalyzed with Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 51: Analysis Report

    4. Gamma and neutron total counts for the acquisition 5. Gamma energy lines associated with each ID and their associated sigma confidence Figure 41: Report screen (top section on left, scroll down center and right) Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 52: Storing, Reviewing, And Erasing Spectra

    Storing, Reviewing, and Erasing Spectra Spectra are automatically saved whenever an Identify process is completed. Spectra are also saved for each background taken and for certain other operations such as fine energy calibration. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 53: Taking A Background

    However, backgrounds should be taken regularly to ensure that the background being subtracted is of the same quality as the spectrum being acquired. As gamma Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 54: Figure 43: Autocal Complete Message

    Background. If you need more time, you can use the soft keys to Wait or even Cancel if necessary. If the countdown completes, the system will continue for you. Figure 44: Collecting background - instructions to remove sources Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 55: Figure 45: Collecting Background - Typical Spectrum

    K-40 source as well as any isotope regularly present in the background (building materials and so forth). Enabling or disabling Background Subtraction will not affect RIIDEye's ability Note to detect or identify any radiation isotopes normally in the background. Enabling Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 56: General Concept Of Use

    CAUTION An increase of the neutron signal within an area must be always taken as a serious indication of an artificial source of radiation because the presence of neutrons in nature is very rare. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 57 Simple mode. Once the acquisition completes, RIIDEye will automatically generate a report suitable for telephone Reachback detailing the isotopes found and associated information. To Reachback using USB or Satellite, follow the instructions in Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 58 Data Storage and Reachback Options on page Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 59: Calibration

    1436 keV while RIIDEye is X-H & X-HN powered on AutoCal The built in auto calibration routine using the embedded K-40 source is capable of stabilizing RIIDEye's energy calibration across all temperature variations. During Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 60: Figure 46: Autocal Screens - Startup On Left, Complete On Right

    47). This alert is to make users aware that AutoCal has paused due to the presence of high radiation, specifically count rates above 6000 cps or 60 cps for energy levels above 1000 keV. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 61: Coarse Calibration (Gain, Offset)

    Calibrate is selected and press E . On the next screen (see Figure 48 on the right), NTER select the desired source (Cs-137 or Lu-176). After choosing the source, press E NTER to begin the calibration. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 62: Figure 48: Field Settings Menu And Coarse Calibrate Selection Screen

    – they are unique to each detector type and detector. Figure 50: Coarse Calibrate collecting data The soft keys (Cancel) and (Reset) are defined as follows: Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 63: Fine Energy Calibration (Linearity)

    While not a dose of record device, such as an electronic dosimeter, the dose rate of your RIIDEye is intended to be reasonably accurate across the full energy spectrum. The RIIDEye is calibrated to within 30% of a dose measured at 661 keV. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 65: System Menus

    Moving Through the Menu Headers and Entering a Menu Three little white arrows show the possible movements from the initially highlighted menu header icon at the far left tab. The name of the active menu displays in the Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 66: Figure 52: Moving Through The Menu Headers

     Moves to the next menu right. If the far right position is reached, the first menu on the left is selected.  Enters the menu by selection of the top item. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 67: Moving In The Menu And Changing Values

    R arrow to increase it. The value is shown both as a IGHT percent and as a bar that goes from empty (0%) to full (100%). The small arrows Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 68: Figure 54: Slider Adjustments And Static Options

    Note IGHT Any. However, the system will remember the date you entered and if you press the arrow key once more, your edited date will display. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 69: User Menus

    (Figure 56). The gray color of this menu indicates that it is a sub-menu of another menu operation. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 70: Figure 56: Spectrum Search Criteria Submenu

    If you are clearing spectra, the process will complete and return you to the Spectral Data menu. However, if you are reviewing spectra, the screen defaults to displaying the spectra with a purple border (see Figure 58). Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 71: Field Settings

    Knowing the kind of nuclides you normally search for will help reduce false identifications. There are four standard lists included, although your Administrator may choose to have different options available. These options include: Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 72 It is recommended that this be set to the lowest setting that still gives a comfortably readable display. For operations in bright sunlight, RIIDEye's high contrast screen can usually be set to 70% and still completely viewable. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 73: Configuration

    User (see Entering a Password page 13).  Exit Leave current menu and returns to last real-time radiation screen, Dial, Finder, Bars or Spectrum. Configuration The Administrator Configuration menu is shown in Figure Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 74: Figure 61: Administrator Configuration Menu

    (< .8 cps) will increase the alarm rate as background or stray neutrons will cause the RIIDEye to alarm frequently. The system will flash the screen and sound an audio alert when this level is reached. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 75: Figure 62: Setting Date And Time

    (and possibly minute) will automatically be updated when you make this change. Finally, press E to accept the currently shown date and time. NTER Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 76: Help Menu

    U and D arrow keys. When you are done reading the help item, press E again to return to the menu. NTER Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 77: Admin

    2. Rate Meter Dial, Radiation Finder, Isotope Bar Graph, Spectral Display: Checking these will allow either User or Admin (depending on which access controls are active) to view these screens during use. Unchecked will hide the screens and make them unavailable until rechecked. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 78 Unchecking the box hides the menu item in the blue Configuration menu. 16. Enable Admin Menu: In the User Access Control menu, Administrators can grant Users access to the Admin menu. This option is not visible in the Admin Access Control menu. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 79 (see below). The duration can be as short as one second to as long as one minute. Care should be taken in that enabling logging will affect system performance and more rapidly deplete storage capacity. The shorter the interval time, the faster RIIDEye's memory storage will fill. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 80 The password used for the Administrator login (see User or Administrator Operation page 14) can be changed by the Administrator. To do this, enter the old password first and then enter the new password, as shown in Figure Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 81: Factory Settings

    There is an additional Factory Settings menu that is normally only used at the factory. Under special circumstances, including at Beta test sites, this menu may be enabled, but the details of how to use this menu are beyond the scope of this document. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 83: Help & Troubleshooting

    AA batteries or the AC charging adapter to supply DC power to the unit. Be sure to note the type of battery installed and adjust the green Field Settings menu accordingly as either rechargeable (NiMH) or alkaline (alkaline). Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 84: Zero Count Rate

    If for some reason your system is having trouble seeing the peaks – for instance, if the peaks are already far to the right of where they should be - then you can select Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 85: Generic Timeout

    Reset soft key to initialize all the parameters to defaults. Please be aware that resetting all the parameters will make the calibration take a much longer time than normal. If the unit still fails to calibrate, then please contact the Thermo Scientific Customer Service (see...
  • Page 86: Figure 68: Low Id Counts Text

    If the background measurement data is reasonable, then try to optimize the distance between the source to be identified and the RIIDEye unit while keeping an eye on the dose rate information for personal protection measures. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 87: Recall Factory Settings And Calibration

    Pull the CF-memory card out of the instrument as described in chapter Compact Flash Card page • Put the CF into the USB adapter and put the adapter into an USB slot of a PC. • Open the Explorer: Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 88 7-Zip/extract Here: • Confirm replacement of files “Yes to all”: The extraction will be performed and all files in the config folder will be replaced with the data present at instrument shipment. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 89 • Remove the compact flash from the PC and put it into the instrument. • After power on the instrument will start with the original factory settings and calibration Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 91: Maintenance & Service

    Service to schedule depot repair service. Contact your Thermo Fisher Customer Service or your local dealer for information if you require spare parts. The RIIDEye X does not contain parts that are considered as consumables. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 92: Cleaning The Instrument

    Coverage would include complete fine calibration of the instrument to the current detector resolution, estimated remaining useful life before a detector requires replacement, instrument operating software upgrade and any other instrument repairs required. Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 93: Specifications

    140% 120% 100% • • Figure 69 : Relative response of gamma dose rate, ambient equivalent, H*(10), RIIDEye X-G and -X-GN • Nuclide Identification Specifications • Specifications of Components General Specifications Size 5.3” x 11.2” x 8.4” (135 mm x 285 mm x 215 mm) Weight X-GN: 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg)
  • Page 94: Radiation Measurement Specifications

    Identification: 100 – 40,000 cps Overload display: Lesser of 10 mrem/h (100 µSv/h) or 100,000 cps Sensitivity (RIIDEye X-G, 2” x 2” NaI crystal): 14 cps/µrem/h, Cs-137 (1400 cps/µSv/h) Sensitivity (RIIDEye X-H, 1.5” x 1.5” LaBr crystal): 10 cps/µrem/h, Cs-137 (1000 cps/µSv/h) Gamma Energy Range <25 keV - 3 MeV...
  • Page 95: Nuclide Identification Specifications

    100% Energy (keV) 1000 10000 Figure 69 : Relative response of gamma dose rate, ambient equivalent, H*(10), RIIDEye X-G and -X-GN Nuclide Identification Specifications Available libraries Standard ANSI, ANSI+, medical, industrial, security, or user-defined; editable library with >40 nuclides listed...
  • Page 96: Peak Efficiency For Labr Specifications

    1332 13.1 Peak Efficiency for LaBr Specifications Source Energy (keV) Intrinsic Efficiency 63.8 40.9 27.1 1173 14.6 1332 13.0 Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 97: Specifications Of Components

    3.5”, 320x240 high contrast 32000 color display with LED backlight viewable in all light conditions and with polarized lenses Controls: 7-key custom keypad I/O: Connection via RS232 or via Smart cable for USB, Wireless, and Satellite telephone Clock: Battery-backed-up clock/calendar Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
  • Page 98: Power

    30 W, 15 V Universal AC adapter Vehicle: Connect AC plug through any commercially available 75 W or larger inverter or through 12-V Vehicle adapter, 50 W, 12 V Gamma Detector RIIDEye X-G and GN Crystal: 2" x 2" NaI(Tl) Bias: Integral HV supply from 0 –...
  • Page 99: Appendix 1 - Menu Structure Summary

    Appendix 1 – Menu Structure Summary Thermo Scientific 12/22/2016 RIIDEye DB-099E Operator Manual...
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