BNC 960 User manual

USER MANUAL
BNC™ MODEL 960
This manual covers installation and operation procedures for BNC™ AM members:
BERKELEY NUCLEONICS
Berkeley Nucelonics - 2955 Kerner Blvd. San Rafael, CA 94901 - [phone] - [email protected]

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USER MANUAL
BNC™ MODEL 960
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction.................................................................................................. 3
Functional description..................................................................................................................... 3
Important safety information......................................................................................................... 3
Product warranty.............................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2. Safety ............................................................................................................ 5
Caution and notes ............................................................................................................................ 5
Classification..................................................................................................................................... 6
Label................................................................................................................................................... 6
Environmental requirements.......................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3. Setup instruction .......................................................................................... 8
System components......................................................................................................................... 8
Installation......................................................................................................................................... 9
Using key pad .................................................................................................................................10
Relay output configuration ...........................................................................................................14
Strobe & horn configuration........................................................................................................15
Chapter 4. Application Software ...................................................................................17
Network security(FIRE WALL)..................................................................................................17
Application Software .....................................................................................................................20
Chapter 5. Maintenance............................................................................................... 25
Cleaning instruction.......................................................................................................................25
Appendix A: specifications .......................................................................................... 26

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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The BNC™ MODEL 960 is a member of the Model 960™ AM area monitoring system
based on a GM sensor. It provides radiation dose rates in a convenient form factor with
large display LCD panel. It is ideal for security and radiation monitoring in the laboratory,
hospitals, isotope production facilities and other applications requiring remote, real-time
24/7 radiation monitoring. The unit is suitable for both on wall or flush wall installation.
BNC™ AM members are based on Ethernet networking architecture and data management
protocols that acquire data from multiple units generating local alarms and providing central
command with comprehensive oversight and actionable alarm information.
Figure 1. BNC™ MODEL 960
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The BNC™ MODEL 960 has been meticulously engineered to provide safe, dependable,
high performance to its user for years to come. But, as with any kind of electrical
equipment, following instructions and taking basic precautions will prevent injury to
yourself, the patient or to the equipment. Therefore, prior to using this equipment you
should:
•Read and adhere to the included unpacking and assembly document

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•Read and understand this manual thoroughly.
•Store all provided documents in a safe place for future reference.
•Especially be sure to read the “SAFETY” chapter of this manual and thoroughly
understand all warning and caution labels.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Description of the Berkeley Nucleonics warranty for the BNC™ MODEL 960 radiation
area monitoring system:
•The unit is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship, including: parts,
labor and all unit elements.
•Unless otherwise indicated, the warranty is good for 12 months after delivery to the
original buyer only.

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CHAPTER 2. SAFETY
CAUTIONS AND NOTES
The following warnings and instructions are vital to the optimal operation of the BNC™
MODEL 960 unit and should be made readily accessible for reference. Follow these
warnings and instructions thoroughly to use the unit correctly and to protect the safety of
both the patients and the users.
Handling Instructions:
•The operation and servicing of the unit should only be handled by qualified/trained
personnel
•To keep measurement errors at a minimal, always verify the validity of any
measurement or test result.
•Adjacent or stacked use of the unit should only be done when necessary. In such
cases, configure the unit as it will be used and then verify normal operation.
Safety Hazard Warnings:
•It can be very hazardous to open the covers with the system plugged in on account
of high voltage inside the unit (high voltage in the detectors are up to 1000 Volts).
Be sure to refer all servicing to qualified/trained personnel.
Disposal Instructions:
•If/when disposing the unit: observe local and national regulations for the disposal of
units containing lead.
•If/when disposing the unit: observe local and national regulations for the disposal of
units containing a lithium battery.
•Do not use household of municipal waste collection services for disposal of electrical
and electronic equipment. EU countries require the use of separate recycling
collection services.
Caution:
•This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to other devices in the vicinity. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to other devices, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving device.

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Increase the separation between the equipment.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the other device(s) are connected.
Consult the manufacturer or field service technician for help.”If/when
disposing the unit: observe local and national regulations for the disposal of
units containing lead.
WARNING:
•External equipment intended for connection to signal input, signal output or other
connectors, shall comply with relevant EN Standard
•If, in doubt, contact qualified technician or your local representative.
CLASSIFICATION
•BNC™ MODEL 960 is comply with EN61326-1:2006, EN61000-3-
2_A1:2009+A2:2009, EN61000-3-3:2008 and EN61010-1:2010
LABELS
The label providing the system power requirements, contact information, MAC address and
serial number of the system is located at the right-side of the unit.
Figure 2. BNC™ MODEL 960 label

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ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Operational
To warrant reliability and accuracy of the instrument, the unit should be placed in a
surrounding environment consisting of the following:
•Temperatures range within +41°F to +100°F (+5°C to +38°C)
•Maximum relative humidity is 10% to 80%.
•A barometric pressure range of 27–31 inches of mercury (700–1,060 hPa).
•Lowest possible and most constant background radiation
Storage
To warrant maximum reliability, the instrument should be stored in an environment
consisting of the following:
•Temperatures are stable and range from -40°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
•The maximum relative humidity is 5% to 95%
•Barometric pressure is within a range of 27–31 inches of mercury (700-1,060 hPa).

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CHAPTER 3. SETUP INSTRUCTION
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
BNC™ MODEL 960 and its components are shown in figure 3. The accessories are
needed depend on options. Accessories include DC adaptor, Ethernet cable and 3 way
strobe/horn with alarm LED and speaker.
Figure 3. BNC™ MODEL 960 and its components

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INSTALLATION
BNC™ MODEL 960 is pre-configured and fully tested at the factory before being shipped.
Therefore, it is ready to operate by simply connecting the power and turn the switch on.
Figure 4 shows location of ports, keypad, display and alarm LEDs.
Figure 4. BNC™ MODEL 960 label
BNC™ MODEL 960 supports two power options. I.e., PoE (power of Ethernet) or DC.
Note: In case of using an external strobe/horn, PoE is not supported. Only DC power
option works.
Note: In case of PoE power option, make sure to use a PoE supporting hub.
Note: In case of “wall flush” installation, an in-wall mounting bracket and a cover are
provided. Installation example is shown in figure 5.

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Figure 4. “Wall flush” installation example
USING KEYPAD
•Turn On message
When MODEL 960 is turned ON, it displays following message. “Background
Measurement in progress. Please wait…”
It measures background radiation for a given time (defined in configuration setup as
‘averaging time’).
Figure 5. BNC™ MODEL 960 turn on message. Background measurement procedure