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GQ Radon Gas Detector
User Guide
For Model: RadonScan, RadonPRO
GQ Electronics LLC
Revision 1.00
Mar-2024

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  • Page 1 GQ Radon Gas Detector User Guide For Model: RadonScan, RadonPRO GQ Electronics LLC Revision 1.00 Mar-2024...
  • Page 2 Document Revision History: Re.1.00, Mar-2024 GQ Electronics LLC. Initial release for firmware 1.00...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents User Guide ..............................1 Table of Contents ............................3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ..........................5 RadonPRO / RadonScan Radon Gas Detector Specifications: ............6 RadonPRO Nuclear Radiation Detector (Geiger Counter) Specifications: ........6 Packing List: ............................. 8 How it works? ..............................8 Caution ................................
  • Page 4 Auto Submit Data Protocol ..........................25 Applications ............................26 Stationary Application ........................... 26 Other Important Technical Details ......................26 USB Port ..............................26 Data collection time ..........................26 Third party software developers ......................26...
  • Page 5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS [TO BE FILLED]...
  • Page 6 The device comes with built in audible and visual signals for the level of radon gas detected. The RadonScan / RadonPro uses fastest calculation algorithm to speed up the process for the final reading. It features automatic data recording, continually monitoring the radon gas radiation level, logging the data into internal memory every second so that it can keep track of the current cumulative readings even after the device is shut off.
  • Page 7 Detectable Radiation Range: 0.1 ~ 3 MeV Instrument Background: 0-2 pulses/s Working Voltage: 5V DC Display: Color LCD dot matrix, back lighted On board Memory: 2M Bytes flash memory for data storage 25mW – 125mW (count rate dependent) Power: Consumption Power: Supply USB power...
  • Page 8 Becquerels per cubic meter (Bq/m³ ) and Working Level (WL). After RadonPRO/RadonScan is powered on, it will show the background radon level reading in about 5 minutes. For RadonPRO, the background radiation level reading (in CPM) indicates the natural radiation detected at that minute.
  • Page 9 Hardware setup There are four buttons on the front of the unit: Key1, Key2, Key3 and Key4 (from left to right) 1. Power up the unit. Connecting the Type-C USB power will turn on the unit. 2. Set date/time if needed. Press the Key4 key to enter the menu. Navigate through the menu using the up and down button.
  • Page 10 GQ Radon Gas Detector Multi-Function Keys The multi-function keys, Key1, Key2, Key3 and Key4 explained: The key name from left to right are: Key1, Key2,Key3,Key4 These key’s function will be reassigned dynamically based on the context of the current (sub-) menu being displayed.
  • Page 11 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Alarm enabled Alarm disabled Speaker Enabled Speaker Disabled WiFi Enabled WiFi Disabled...
  • Page 12 RadonScan main display: Key2/Key3 to toggle between pCi/L and Bq/m3 unit The main screen consists four average pCi/L readings: 1 Day, 1 Hour, 1 Week, and Long-Term. RadonPRO main display: Key2 to toggle between pCi/L and Bq/m3 unit The main screen consists four average pCi/L readings: 1 Day, 1 Hour, 1 Week, and Long-Term.
  • Page 13 RadonScan Menu: Navigation keys: Key1: Exit / Cancel Key2: Up Key Key3: Down Key Key4: Select / Confirm / Enter Sub Menu RadonPRO Menu: Navigation keys: Key1: Exit / Cancel Key2: Up Key Key3: Down Key Key4: Select / Confirm / Enter Sub Menu Input Screen Some items on the menu will let you enter text.
  • Page 14 Navigation keys: • User needs to wait 2 seconds to advance the cursor automatically • Must press Key4/confirm to save the input or press back key and erase all characters to cancel the edit Key1: Backspace / Exit / Cancel Key2: Toggle through the letters, numbers, and special characters Key3: Toggle through the letters, numbers, and special characters Key4: Confirm and Exit...
  • Page 15 Alarm Threshold The audio alarm will be triggered once the radiation level reaches the preset alarm threshold in CPM. Beep Volume (Alarm) Press Key4 to enter and Beep Volume setting mode. Navigation keys: Key1 : Back Key2: Up Key3: Down...
  • Page 16 Final volum will be saved when pop up Window close on 6 seconds times out. Geiger Click Turns the gieger counter click sound on or off. LED Indicator Turns LED indicator On/Off LED Color Reading Indication: Green: Normal Readings Yellow: Medium Red: High Backlight Changes the backlight level.
  • Page 17 Wi-Fi On/Off Connect or Disconnect Wi-Fi connection SSID SSID for Wi-Fi Connection Password Password for W-Fi Connection WiFi Signal Displays the Wi-Fi signal when connected...
  • Page 18 IP Address Displays the IP Address when connected MAC Address Displays the MAC Address of the Wi-Fi Module Reset WiFi Module Resets the Wi-Fi Module of the device. Sometimes useful when user cannot connect to Wi-Fi.
  • Page 19 Server Menu Website Server Domain. If user has their own server, they can enter it here. Default: www.gmcmap.com Website URL. If user has their own URL, they can also enter it here. Default: rdlog.asp User ID User ID and Counter ID comes from the website after creating an account and a radon counter.
  • Page 20 Counter ID Period Frequency of sending data to the server Test Connection Tests the server connection. If everything is entered correctly, and Wi-Fi is connected, it will return a “Successful” message Config Options...
  • Page 21 Reset Data Clears the saved radon and radiation data. When device is turned off, radon stores the past saved Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Long-Term data. Also for RadonPro, it stores the cumulative dose reading. Resetting the data will clear the stored data and start fresh. Radon Hardware Calibration Performs calibration for the radon sensor.
  • Page 22 Set Clock Sets the date and time on the device. Factory Reset Resets the device to factory default settings About About displays device system information.
  • Page 23 Demo Software See download page for the demo version. The Windows demo software is a 1-to-1 device user interface simulator. User may download and try it before get the actual device.
  • Page 24 Mobile App GMCmap For the RadonPRO model, users are able to download the application software and run it on the mobile phone. With GMCmap app, users are able to monitor the real time reading remotely anywhere in the world. iPhone/iOS Apple app Android Mobile app Real-time Mobile App Radon and Radiation data interfaces: Radon On App...
  • Page 25 Online Geiger Counter World Map www.GMCmap.com The GMCmap is free and open protocol map. Anyone can use it for free. It provides a free space to all RadonPro users. As a registered user, each user can have multiple radon detector and Geiger Counters at different locations. All registered devices have free history data storage space.
  • Page 26 CPU for processing. Third party software developers The RadonPRO and RadonScan are open application protocol products. Users are encouraged to develop their own software based on the published GQ-RFC2401 protocol. We encourage you to share your generic software with other users. Please contact support@gqelectronicsllc.com...

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