Capintec AreaExpert User manual

AreaExpert
Manual Stock No. 9250-0149 Rev. B – December 2014
AREA RADIATION MONITOR
USER’S GUIDE
Capintec, Inc.
Sales and Marketing
and Customer Support
6 Arrow Road
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Phone (800) ASK-4CRC
Fax [phone]
Capintec, Inc.
Only Authorized Service Center
620 Alpha Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL WARNINGS.........................................................................................................5
SECURITY WARNINGS ........................................................................................................5
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................................................................................6
GENERAL INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................8
DEVICE ACTIVATION...........................................................................................................8
DEVICE SHUTDOWN............................................................................................................9
DEVICE OPERATION..........................................................................................................10
Operation – Software Specifications.............................................................................10
Information Bar..............................................................................................................10
Menu Bar.......................................................................................................................12
Menu Screens...............................................................................................................12
CenterExpert ...................................................................................................................28
Installation.....................................................................................................................28
CenterExpert Main Screen............................................................................................29
Adding AreaExperts to the CenterExpert.......................................................................29
Removing AreaExperts from CenterExpert....................................................................31
Configuring a Single AreaExpert ...................................................................................32
Configuring Multiple AreaExpert....................................................................................35
Viewing Alarm History ...................................................................................................37
Viewing Data History.....................................................................................................39
Viewing Statistics History ..............................................................................................43
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................45
DEVICE CLEANING ............................................................................................................46
PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................................................................................................46
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................46
DIMENSIONS (mm).............................................................................................................47
TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................................47
DISPOSAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................48
CONTACT INFORMATION..................................................................................................48
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...............................................................................49
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GENERAL WARNINGS
Carefully read this User's Guide before using this device. After reading the guide,
store it in a location easily accessible by all users.
Verify that is no physical damage to the device and that all accessories are included.
Perform the installation and first activation processes of the device as described
under the INSTALLATION section on page 8.
Avoid impact, excessive temperature, moisture and dust during the use and
transportation of the device. These may void the warranty.
Do not use this device for purposes other than its intent of use.
To activate the device, wait until 0.00 mR/h appears on the screen after powering-up.
(The booting process takes approximately one minute).
SECURITY WARNINGS
Ensure that the power outlet is grounded and complies with conditions written on
the device's power label. It is recommended that the device be connected to an
Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).
Any failure caused by connection to an inappropriate power supply shall void the
warranty.
Verify that the device is OFF (O) before connecting to the power outlet. Verify that
the power cord is securely atta
ched to both the power outlet and the device’s
power socket.
The device is designed for interior use. The device location should be devoid of
wet areas and the device should not come in contact with water.
The device should not be exposed to direct sunlight and should be kept away from
high temperature sources.
For accurate measurements, the device should be mounted on a wall using the
included mounting hardware in such a way that the LEDs are positioned above the
LCD screen.
Hard or sharp objects that may damage the LCD Touchscreen should not be used.
The device should be kept in the OFF (O) position when not in use.
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STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) Ethernet
cables should be used for the device to
avoid loss of data due to distance.
There are no internal adjustments or calibration settings that may be done by the
user within the conditions of the warranty. REFER ALL SERVICING TO THE
AUTHORIZED QUALIFIED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE!
At the end of its life cycle, disposing the device may be harmful to the environment
and human health. Upon reaching the end of its life cycle, the device should be
disposed of in accordance with local and national regulations.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The device, including all the parts, is warranted by our company against defects in material
and workmanship.
The warranty period begins at date of shipment and is valid for two (2) years.
Maintenance, repairs and part replacements for all electrical, electronic and mechanical
failures that are outside of misuse or wrong use during the warranty period, shall be
performed at no charge.
Failures caused by not complying with the conditions listed in the User's Guide are not
covered by the warranty.
The device being subjected to abnormal physical and electrical impacts, static discharge,
lightning, fire and any other natural disasters are not covered by the warranty.
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
The “AreaExpert” Area Radiation Monitor is a device designed for continuously measuring,
logging and reporting of ionized radiation doses in areas with ionized radiation.
The device is capable of measuring ionized radiation within the range of 0-1 R/h with ±10%
accuracy. It has a 7" (inch) user friendly color touchscreen.
With the wall-mount option, the device is easy to track and program with its color
touchscreen and has many superior qualities. The device is designed by combining an
energy compensated GM detector, dedicated electronic circuitry and embedded computer
hardware and software.
The device's internal rechargeable battery prevents potential data loss in cases of power
outages. The device can operate for approximately 1 hour depending on the status of the
battery.
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The green, yellow and red LEDs on the front panel provide information about the device's
operational status and the ionized radiation dose levels in the area.
A 220V, 2A relay output allowing an external alarming device connection is available at the
bottom of the device. USB and Ethernet connectors for data transfer are located next to the
alarm relay socket.
The high and low alarm levels, the dose unit (mR/h or µSv/h), date and time settings and
Turkish and English language options can be selected by the user.
Hourly, daily and monthly histograms can be viewed on the touchscreen by choosing the
relevant time frame. This information can be transferred to any data storage device over the
USB connection.
It is possible to connect multiple area monitors over one network, monitor the current
measurement value of each area monitor and receive related reports through a PC
(optional).
When desired, it is also possible to track area monitors placed in a company's headquarters
located in different towns, cities or countries over the web by using the CenterExpert network
software.
“AreaExpert” Area Radiation Monitor General view
7” LCD
touchscreen
LED status
displays
Ethernet Network
connection socket
Power socket and
power on/off
switch + fuse
Alarm Relay
socket
USB for Flash
drive
Service Lid
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INSTALLATION
Before installing the device, please carefully read this User's Guide.
Check and maintain the Calibration Certificate sent by the manufacturer.
The device should be firmly fixed to a wall using the wall mounting hardware so that it
can be easily read.
Make sure that the device is not subject to direct sunlight.
It is required to have a properly grounded power outlet not more than 1 meter away from
the device.
During the initial installation, please ensure that the device's power switch is in the OFF
(O) position before attaching the power cord.
AreaExpert typical wall mounting method
DEVICE ACTIVATION
Place the power switch to the ON ( I) position.
Approximately one minute after powering-on, the device will be ready for the
measurement. 0.00mR/h will be displayed on the screen.
During power-up, if the power cord is plugged in, the green LED will blink in short
intervals and then switch to steady-on. A steady-on LED indicates that the device is
connected to the line and the battery is being charged.
If the power switch is placed in the ON ( I) position before plugging in the power cord, the
green LED will blink in short or long intervals depending on the battery status. If the
battery is full, the green LED will blink in short intervals, while a low battery will cause the
green LED to blink in long intervals.
AreaExpert
Plug
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In the case of a power outage, the device will either continue working or automatically
shut down based on the battery charge status. If the battery charge is under 20% the
device will automatically shut down.
The device has a predefined 0.6 mR/h low alarm limit and 2 mR/h high alarm limit level.
Please refer to the Alarm Levels section on page 18 to set the desired limit levels.
When the measurements are within the set range of limits, the yellow LED will blink in 1
second intervals.
When the measurements exceed the high alarm limit level, the yellow LED will switch to
steady-on and the red LED will blink in 0.5 second intervals.
An audible alarm is also sounded when the low and high alarm levels are exceeded.
Please refer to DEVICE OPERATION section beginning on page 10 for the details of the
menus as well as for the changes on the LCD screen during operation.
ON/OFF patterns for green LED status display:
Long blinking:
States that the battery charge
level is higher than 20%.
Device is not connected to
mains.
Short blinking:
States that the battery charge
level is lower than 20%. Device
is not connected to mains.
Continuous ON state:
States that the device is
connected to the mains.
DEVICE SHUTDOWN
Touch the Power Off button located in the upper right of the touchscreen and confirm the
power off request. Wait for a few seconds for the device to save the data.
After the message "You may now safely shut down your device" is displayed, place the
power switch to the OFF (O) position.
Note: If the device is turned off directly through the power switch without touching the
Power Off button on the touchscreen, data losses may occur.
When the device is not in use, the power switch must be in the OFF (O) position to
preserve battery life.
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
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DEVICE OPERATION
Operation – Software Specifications
The touchscreen consists of the following sections.
−Information Bar
−Menu Bar
−Menu Screens
oMonitor Tab
oStatistics Tab
oSettings Tab
Main Screen and Touchscreen Buttons
Information Bar
The Information Bar is stationary at the top edge of the screen. This bar informs the
user about the status of the device. The icons and fields used in the Information Bar
are described below.
−Date: This field displays the currently set date when the device menu is on the
main screen. (reference the Setting the Date section on page 21)
−Back Button: This button replaces the date field when viewing sub-menus and is
used to return to the previous menu.
Information
Bar
Measurement
Unit
Current
Status
Chart (Last
(60 sec.)
Current
Status Bar
Numeric
Display
Settings
Tab
Monitor Tab
Menu Bar
Power Off
Button
Time
Date
Statistics
Tab
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