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Polimaster PM1208 Operating Manual

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WRIST GAMMA INDICATOR
PM1208
OPERATING MANUAL
POLIMASTER LIMITED
Minsk, Belarus
POLIMASTER INC
Virginia, USA
LINUXSLATE.COM
Florida, USA

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  • Page 1 WRIST GAMMA INDICATOR PM1208 OPERATING MANUAL POLIMASTER LIMITED Minsk, Belarus POLIMASTER INC Virginia, USA LINUXSLATE.COM Florida, USA...
  • Page 2 The similar document produced by Polimaster Limited did not contain copyright information. Linuxslate.com hereby grants permission to Polimaster Limited, and/or Polimaster USA to use portions or all of this document to improve documentation of/support of the relevant product. Manufactures of clones, reproductions, or new production runs of the described product that are not authorized by Polimaster Limited may not reproduce or distribute this document in whole or in part.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE INDICATOR Application of the indicator Delivery kit Specifications Design and theory of operation USE OF THE INDICATOR General information Safety instructions Preparation for use Modes of operation 2.4.1 Operation of the indicator in the indication mode 2.4.2 Operation of the indicator in the audible dose rate indication mode 2.4.3 Operation of the indicator in the reference mode 2.4.4 Operation of the indicator in the set mode...

  • Page 4: Description And Operation Of The Indicator

    1. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE INDICATOR 1.1 Application of the Indicator The indicator is designed for: - Continuous all day registration and indication of the ambient Dose Equivalent Rate of gamma radiation ɣ(10) (hereinafter referred to as DER) in digital and graphic (on the linear DER graphic) forms;...

  • Page 5: Delivery Kit

    1.2 Delivery Kit 1.2.1 The contents of the delivery kit of the indicator is given in Table 1.1. Table 1.1 Item Type Quantity Note Wrist gamma indicator 100345122.029.2001 PM 1208 Band The indicator may be supplied without band, on request, or the band type may be stated in the contract Operating manual...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    1.3 SPECIFICATIONS 1.3.1 The indicator performs registration and indication of the DER value in the range from 0.01 to 4000 µSv/h on the liquid crystal display (LCD) in the digital and graphical (on the linear graphic scale) forms. The error of the DER registration in the range from 0.1 to 4000 µSv/h is no more than +/-30 % 1.3.2 The indicator performs registration and may indicate the DE value in the range from 0.001 to 9999 mSv on the LCD in the digital and graphical (on the circular graphic scale) forms.
  • Page 7 1.3.4 The indicator shows the DE accumulation time in hours with a step of 1 hour. 1.3.5 The indicator provides registration of gamma radiation in the energy range from 0.06 to 1.5 MeV. 1.3.6 The power for the operation of the electronic indicator module is provided by a battery of type CR 2032 (3V / 210 mAh) There are two levels of the electronic indicator module battery discharge warning: 1st level: Indication of partial battery discharge: The linear analogue scale flashes every second...
  • Page 8 1.3.10 The indicator provides setting and adjustment of the current time in hours (from 0 to 24) and minutes (from 0 to 60); minutes (from 0 to 60) and seconds (from 0 to 60), as well as the date (from 1 to 31) and month (from 1 to 12).
  • Page 9 - Average service life: no less than 8 years; - Average time of recovery: no more than 60 min. Note. The methods of checking the technical parameters and some additional information are available on request or may be found at the address: www.polimaster.com.

  • Page 10: Design And Theory Of Operation

    1.4 Design and Theory of Operation 1.4.1 The indicator is designed as a wrist watch and includes an electronic indicator module and an electronic quartz watch movement, each powered separately. The microprocessor controls the modes of operation of the indicator (except for the electronic quartz watch movement).
  • Page 11 The controls and elements of indication are as follows: 1- The mode button is used to switch between the indicated values: - DER indication, - DE indication, - Current time indication, as well as to change the parameters, to switch the alarmclock ON/OFF, to turn ON/OFF the dose rate audible indication (see.Fig.

  • Page 12: Use Of The Indicator

    2 USE OF THE INDICATOR 2.1 General Information 2.1.1 Modes of operation of the indicator are listed below. The operation modes of the electronic block of registration: The self-testing mode; • The indication mode with selection of an indicated value: DER, DE, Current Time; •...

  • Page 13: Preparation For Use

    2.3 Preparation for Use 2.3.1 Before using the indicator it is necessary to study this manual. 2.3.2 The indicator may be supplied with the batteries installed, or with the batteries supplied separately in the delivery kit. In the first case, the indicator is ready for operation after it is taken out from the case.
  • Page 14 Fig. 2.1 2.4.2 Operation in the Mode of Dose Rate Audible Indication Press and hold the mode button (1) in any of the above modes to set the Dose Rate Audible Indication ON; the next value in rotation described in paragraph 2.4.1 and the corresponding sign will be displayed.
  • Page 15 2.4.3 Operation in the Reference Mode The following information may be displayed on the LCD while in the reference mode: - The time (hours and minutes) when the alarm clock will be turned ON; - The date and the month's number; - The current time (minutes and seconds);...
  • Page 16 Exception: To exit from the indication of minutes and seconds it is necessary to press and release the “set” button (2) again. To set the alarm clock ON (OFF), press and release the “mode” button when the alarm clock ON time is displayed;...
  • Page 17 Switching from the DE indication to the reference mode. Enter the DE indication as described in paragraph 2.4.1. Then press and release the “set” button (2) to see the following information on the LCD in rotation. (Fig. 2.6): - The preset DE threshold (mSv) and the filled in circular analogue scale; - The time of DE accumulation (hours).
  • Page 18 Press and release the “mode” button (1) to correct the flashing digit, each press will increase the number by one. The LCD will display the alarm clock turning ON sign (12) (see Fig. 1.2). This means that after setting the alarm clock ON time, the alarm clock will be turned ON. To turn the alarm clock OFF it is necessary to enter the reference mode and perform the procedures described in paragraph 2.4.3.
  • Page 19 The display will automatically exit from the set mode, if the buttons are left unused for approximately 1 minute, or you may press and hold the "set" button (2) to exit. Setting the DER Threshold. To set the DER threshold switch ON the DER indication as described in paragraph 2.4.1. Press and hold the “set”...
  • Page 20 It is not recommended to set the DER threshold lower than 0.35 µSv/h to avoid the audible signal turning ON due to statistical variations of the indicator readings. If the upper limit of the DER registration of 4000 µSv/h is exceeded, an error of registration is not specified.

  • Page 21: Mode Of Indication Of Partial And Critical Battery Discharge

    ATTENTION! When replacing the battery of the block of registration of the gamma radiation, the DER threshold will automatically set at 9999 mSv. The user may set it at his own discretion taking into account the relevant standards or recommendations. When turning ON the mode of the DE threshold setting, the time of DE accumulation and the DE value are reset.

  • Page 22: The Movement Of The Electronic Quartz Watch

    2.4.7 The Movement of the Electronic Quartz Watch Operation in the Mode of Indication of the Current Time: The hands that are put in motion by the movement of the electronic quartz watch continuously indicate the current time in hours, minutes and seconds. To set the correct time, pull the crown out from its normal position until the click.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    3 MAINTENANCE 3.1 Maintenance of the indicator involves the preventive treatment, battery replacement, and regular operation check up (as described in paragraphs 2.4.1 – 2.4.4). 3.2 The preventive treatment involves an external examination, removal of dust and dirt, and decontamination of the case if it is contaminated with radioactive dust. Decontamination of the case is done using a cloth impregnated with ethyl alcohol.
  • Page 24 The recommended battery types are: SR 621 SW (20.5 mAh) for the movement of the electronic quartz watch and CR 2032 (210 mAh) for the electronic indicator module. If other batteries are used, the specifications of the indicator are not guaranteed. Note that the more frequent and longer use of the backlight and audible signals than indicated in paragraph 1.3.13 will significantly shorten the lifetime of the battery of the electronic module.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    4 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions 1. No indication on LCD and the Battery discharge in the Replace the battery electronic Electroluminescent electronic indicator module backlight is not operative when Insert the battery in the proper the ‘light’ button is pressed Battery is inserted improperly Clean and tighten the spring contacts...

  • Page 26: Storage And Shipping

    5 STORAGE AND SHIPPING 5.1 Indicators in the package are to be stored at an air temperature of -15 °C to +50 °C and humidity up to 95 % at a temperature of 40 °C. Indicators not in a package are to be stored at an air temperature from 10 °C to +35 °C and humidity up to 80 % at a temperature of 25 °C.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    6 WARRANTY 6.1 The manufacturer guaranties that the indicator meets the requirements of Technical Conditions provided that the customer observes the guidelines on its use, shipping and storage described in this manual. 6.2 The warranty period is 18 months from the date of sale within the warranty period of storage. 6.3 The warranty period of storage is 6 month since the date of acceptance of the device by the officer of the Quality Control Department of the manufacturer.

  • Page 28: Packing Certificate

    7 PACKING CERTIFICATE The Wrist Gamma Indicator PM1208 Type 100345122.029-2001 Serial number ________________________ is packed by JV "POLIMASTER’ Ltd. in accordance with requirements described in the design specifications. ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ Position Signature Name ____________________ 20________. Date Stamp area...

  • Page 29: Acceptance Certificate

    8 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE The Wrist Gamma Indicator PM1208 Type 100345122.029-2001 Serial number ________________________ is manufactured to meet the requirements of the State Standards and design specifications and is accepted for operation. Head of Quality Control Department ____________________ ____________________ Signature Name “______”__________________________...

  • Page 30: Warranty Certificate

    7 WARRANTY CERTIFICATE The Wrist Gamma Indicator PM1208 Type 100345122.029-2001 Serial number ________________________ is manufactured “______”__________________________ Manufacturer JV "POLIMASTER” Ltd. 51 Staroborisovsky trakrt, Minsk, 220141, Republic of Belarus Tel/Fax (375 17) 263 81 88 285-93-48 Date of sale “______”__________________________ Seller ____________________...

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