EIC CT007-T User Manual

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CT007-T
User Manual
Environmental Instruments Canada Inc.
http://www.eic.nu
September, 2024

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  • Page 1 CT007-T User Manual Environmental Instruments Canada Inc. http://www.eic.nu September, 2024...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Introduction......................2 2 Device Overview.......................3 3 Basic Operation......................6 4 App Usage.........................7 5 Changing Batteries....................11 6 Detachable Sensor....................12 7 Other Useful Information..................17 7.1 Data Logging....................17 7.2 Data Share by Email..................18 7.3 Demonstration Video..................18 7.4 One Year Limited Warranty................18 8 Support and Contact....................20 8.1 Troubleshooting/FAQ..................20 8.2 Contact Us......................21...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    The CT007-T uses solid state technology which offers the ability to withstand air pressure changes without rupturing. The CT007-T can be used as a stand alone detector or in conjunction with the GammaGuard app, available on the Google Play Store and iOS App Store. It wirelessly connects to smartphones via Bluetooth for enhanced functionality.
  • Page 4: Device Overview

    2 Device Overview Figure 2.1 CT007-T Front Face Plate An overview of the front and back is given in Figure 2.1 and 2.2. The CT007-T controls include: OLED Screen – displays neutron counts in units of CPM and C, and detector information. The display will automatically switch unit magnitude when appropriate.
  • Page 5 Figure 2.2 CT007-T Side Buzzer – each beep tone represents a detected count. It will also beep if the battery is low. You can enable or disable the “Count Tones” through the settings on the GammaGuard app; Button – short press (up to 2 seconds) to toggle through the screens and long press (2 to 9 seconds) to wake the device or to put the device into low power sleep mode;...
  • Page 6 Battery Door – Held in place by a Phillips 4-40 x 3/8 screw. Remove the batteries when the unit won’t be in use for several weeks or longer – see “Battery Change” section for instructions on changing batteries; Detachable Thermal Neutron Sensor – detects thermal neutrons.
  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    In a few seconds, the indicator light will illuminate for one second and the display will read ‘waking up’ and start showing the readings. 2. The CT007-T detector is now operating! By short pressing (up to 2 seconds), toggle through the screens for different measurement unit readings.
  • Page 8: App Usage

    4 App Usage CT007-T wirelessly connected GammaGuard app, via Bluetooth Low Energy to:  View detailed and interpreted detector data  Set alarms for elevated count rates  Change device settings, such as the conversion factor, enabling device count tone or device alarm ...
  • Page 9 otherwise! We do NOT track your location. These permissions are required for Bluetooth. Figure 4.1 App Icon Figure 4.2 Detector Type Select Click the GammaGuard app icon. It shows the welcome screen as in Figure 4.2.
  • Page 10 Choose the device called “CT008-F- ##”, where ## is the unit number for the detector. Upon connecting, the device display on CT007-T display will be turned off automatically and the user will use the smartphone UI for display. Short pressing the button will turn the device display back on while it’s connected to the...
  • Page 11 GammaGuard app menu, seen as the left figure in Figure 4.4. You can choose options including “App Settings” and “Device Settings” (CT007-T). Updated device settings are in effect until the batteries are removed from the device.
  • Page 12: Changing Batteries

    5 Changing Batteries Figure 5.1 Bottom View of the Case The CT007-T uses two AA batteries. The battery door is secured by an M3x8 screw. The battery replacement processes are: 1) Unscrew the battery door screw (see Figure 5.1); 2) Open the battery door;...
  • Page 13: Detachable Sensor

    6 Detachable Sensor The CT007-T’s thermal neutron sensor is detachable. This allows the electronics (BLE radio) to be outside of heavy shielding while the sensor is exposed to a source. To detach the sensor from the device, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 14 Figure 6.1 Side, and Back View with and without screws.
  • Page 15 Figure 6.2: Back cover removed to reveal the white neutron sensor. Figure 6.3: Unrolling the sensor cables.
  • Page 16 Figure 6.4: Partially and fully unrolled sensor cable.
  • Page 17: Other Useful Information

    Figure 6.5: Use the device as normal. 7 Other Useful Information 7.1 Data Logging By checking “Data Recording” in settings, measurement data will be saved on the smartphone and can be graphed and exported. The data will be logged each “Recording...
  • Page 18: Data Share By Email

    Frequency”. The data will be in the Archive where you can name it and export it. 7.2 Data Share by Email If you would like to share the data, from the Archive menu, identify the data you wish to share. Select “Export,”...
  • Page 19 If the product does not perform as warranted herein, purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement, at the option of EIC Inc. In no event will EIC Inc. be liable for damages, lost revenue, lost wages, or any other incidental or consequential damages, arising from the purchase, use, or inability to use product.
  • Page 20: Support And Contact

    8 Support and Contact 8.1 Troubleshooting/FAQ If you have any troubles or questions, please visit our troubleshooting and frequently asked question pages on our GammaWatch website: http://www.gammawatch.com/trouble-shooting/ http://www.gammawatch.com/frequently-asked-questions/...
  • Page 21: Contact Us

    Please send an email or use the contact form and follow up with a phone call if we don’t get back within a couple of days. Phone +1(306) 974-6055 Online Contact Form http:// www.gammawatch.com/ contact-us/ E-mail admin@eic.nu Facebook Group CT007 Users Group Address 202-135 Robin Crescent Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M3, Canada...

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