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ORTEC Fission Meter FM-P3 manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
ORTEC Fission Meter FM-P3 User Manual (56 pages)
Portable Neutron Source Identification System
Brand:
ORTEC
| Category:
Measuring Instruments
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Figures
5
Safety Instructions and Symbols
7
Cleaning Instructions
7
1 Getting Started
9
Inspecting for Shipping Damage
9
Unpacking the Fission Meter
9
Setup and Startup
10
The Trimble Ranger
10
Turning the Ranger O N and off
10
The Neutron Detector Panel Assembly
10
Figure 1. Fission Meter Panels in Padded Travel Case (L); Empty Case (R)
10
Connecting and Cabling the Panels Together
11
Figure 2. Panel Assembly Features
11
Figure 3. Hinge Link and Captured Quick-Connect Pins
12
Figure 4. Cable the Panels Together and the Master Panel to the Ranger
12
Figure 5. Battery Tube Cap
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Figure 6. Remove the Battery Tube Cap and Insert the Batteries in the Correct Orientation
13
Loading /Changing the Panel Batteries
13
Nfolding the Anel Ssembly
14
Turning the Panel Assembly O N and off
14
Unfolding the Panel Assembly
14
Urning the Anel Ssemblyn and Ff
14
Transferring Data from the Trimble Ranger to Another Computer
14
Connecting the Trimble Ranger Directly to Another Computer
14
Figure 7. Panel Status Readout
14
Shipping the Fission Meter
15
Packing the Instrument in the Travel Case
15
Shipping Label Required
15
Figure 8. Storing the Hinge Links
15
2 Modes of Operation
17
Data Acquisition Modes
17
Mobile Search Mode
17
Static Search Mode
17
Characterization Data Collect ("Triage") Mode
18
How the Fission Meter Acquires and Stores Data
18
Data File Contents and Filenames
18
3 Software Guide
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Startup Sequence
19
Mobile Search Mode
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Figure 9. the Main Screen
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Figure 10. Mobile Search Mode - Searching
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Figure 11. the Red Dot Indicates an Alarm
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Figure 12. Adjust the Alarm Thresholds and Fix the Background or Allow It to Auto-Update
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Figure 13. Sigma Y2F Alert. Clear Alarm and Keep Counting or Change to Characterization Mode
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Static Search Mode
22
Nearby and Distant Fission Sources
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Figure 14. Neutron Source Present. Switch to Characterization Mode
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Counting in Static Search Mode
23
Creating a Local Background File
23
Figure 15. Static Search Mode
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Figure 16. Unfold Panels and "Clamshell" Thin Sides Around Object
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Figure 17. Static Search Mode Settings
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Figure 18. Suspicious Neutron Source - Switch to Characterization Mode
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Advanced Static Search
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Characterization Data Collect (Triage) Mode
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Figure 19. Advanced Static Search
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Advanced Characterization Mode
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Figure 20. Acquire Data for Further Analysis
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Figure 21. Characterization Mode Settings Screen
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Emailing Data from the Ranger
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Figure 22. Advanced Characterization Screens
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Figure 23. Preparing the Email
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Figure 24. Email with 2A.log File Attached
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Figure 25. Multiplicity Plot
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Graphing the Data
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Triage: Reachback to the U.S. Department of Energy
29
Figure 26. Y2F Distribution Compared to Poisson Curve for Current or Previously Collected Data
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Figure 27. List of Triage Authorities
30
Maintenance
31
Maintenance Intervals
31
Changing the Battery Tube Cap O-Rings
31
Changing the Desiccant Plugs
32
Figure 28. O-Ring Positions on Battery Tube Cap
32
Figure 29. Humidity Indicator; Blue - OK, Lavender/Pink - Replace
32
Figure 30. Humidity Indicator Removal Tool
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Figure 31. Unscrew and Gently Pull out the Humidity Indicator
33
Figure 32. Remove the Indicator Cap, Exposing the Spent Desiccant
34
Figure 33. Cut Open the Packet and Refill the Indicator Cartridge
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Figure 34. Gently Tap the Cartridge then Top off
34
Figure 35. Replace the Washer and Clean the Cap Seat
35
Figure 36. Torque the Cap to Hand-Tight
35
Updating or Reinstalling the Fission Meter Software
36
Figure 37. Reinstall the Indicator and Torque to Hand-Tight
36
Figure 38. Uninstall the Previous Version of the Fission Meter Software
36
Figure 39. Install the New Software to "Device
37
Specifications
39
Panel Assembly Electronics
39
Fission Meter Controller (Trimble Ranger 3L)
39
Electrical and Mechanical
39
Serial Cable Pinouts
40
Firmware Commands
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Fission Meter Command Summary
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Multiplicity Counter Data Record Formats Ver. VI (Six Acq. Modes)
42
Acquisition Mode 1A Format (DRM = 1)
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Acquisition Mode 2A & 2C Format (DRM = 2 or 3)
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Acquisition Mode 1B and 2B Format (DRM = 4 or 5)
46
Total Cycle Count Format (DRM = 6)
48
Real-Time Reporting Mode
49
Instrument Parameters Format
50
Status Word - a Format
50
Status Word - B Format
51
Valid Command Response
51
Data Acquisition Complete (Returned in both Free-Run and Triggered Modes)
51
Multiplicity Counter Communications Protocol and Commands Ver. VI (Six Acquisition Modes)
51
BAUD Rate and Format
51
Data Flow Control
52
Request Data Transfer (Ignored if in an Acquisition Cycle)
52
DATA Request Mode (DRM) Format
52
Request Instrument Parameters
53
Set Instrument Parameters (Ignored if in an Acquisition Cycle)
53
Cnt_Stop and Acq_Mode Word Format
54
Start Data Acquisition
54
Stop Data Acquisition
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C.3.10 Reset Instrument
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C.3.11 Set Real Time Data Recording Mode On/Off
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C.3.12 Operational Notes
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