Coliy R500 User manual

Instruction Manual
for Radiation Scanner Model R500
Version No.：J280-3
Coliy Technology GmbH

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Contents
1Introduction...........................................................................................................................1
2Control Panel.........................................................................................................................2
3Instruction for Preliminary application..............................................................................3
3.1 Application fields .......................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Packaging and transport ................................................................................................3
3.3 Items included ...............................................................................................................3
3.4 Rapid operation of R500 radiation scanner................................................................... 4
3.5 Slide cover use at underside of instrument....................................................................4
3.6 Stain-proof sets.............................................................................................................. 4
3.7 Telescope link................................................................................................................5
4Key panel instructions..........................................................................................................6
4.1 Units Conversion: UNIT ............................................................................................... 6
4.2 Dose accumulation: Sv..................................................................................................6
4.3 Setup menu: SETUP......................................................................................................7
4.4 Data storage: SAVE ......................................................................................................9
4.5 Power on / off..............................................................................................................10
5Other operation explanation..............................................................................................11
5.1 Data transfer：USB..................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Battery ......................................................................................................................... 11
6Radiation Scanner Software ..............................................................................................12
6.1 System requirements ...................................................................................................12
6.2 Software installation.................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Software Application................................................................................................... 13
7Specifications.......................................................................................................................16
8Response data of sensor......................................................................................................17
9Warranty .............................................................................................................................18

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10 Appendix..............................................................................................................................19
10.1 Radiation unit conversion formulas.............................................................................19
10.2 Calibration factor for Co-60 or Cs-137.......................................................................20
10.3 CE certificate............................................................................................................... 21
10.4 Patent certificate.......................................................................................................... 22

INTRODUCTION
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1Introduction
It’s a wise choice to use Coliy’s new Radiation Scanner Model R500. It has been designed with
totally new standards and improved functions and performance. The operation is more convenient
with outstanding optional functions:
R500 can provide real time display for radiation field intensity, dose accumulation Sv,
hand-operated store, data transfer to PC in real-time, and data analysis, etc.
1. Buttons: press the button, the instrument will switch on and start to work with real time
display and abundant data measuring functions;
2. The R500 has been exhaustively tested and is a precision instrument. Each Coliy Radiation
Scanner Model R500 is subjected to a final thorough testing.
3. Rays detectable: Model R500 can reliably measure not only α, β rays, but γ and X rays as
well.
4. Low power consumption: Model R500 consumes very little power. It uses three AA batteries
which are very easily and conveniently replaced.
5. Large screen display: All values and settings are indicated on an extra-large screen.
6. Data storage: Model R500 carries high capacity internal memory to store values. Data could
be directly stored in the instrument, and then transferred to a computer. No need to record
manually. Furthermore it supports data storage for 1 minute after power down. You don’t
have to worry about losing data when replacing battery.
7. Evaluation by computer: The software provided with Model R500 enables the computer to
indicate the measuring data in real-time for you to monitor remotely, to evaluate and to store
data at any intervals set up as you like.
8. Compact design: Model R500 is very compact in its dimensions.
9. Certification: Model R500 has been tested by TUV (German Technical Control Board) for
device safety. It meets all European CE standards as well as the “FCC 15 standards” of the
USA. Model R500 may be carried on aircraft to monitor the radiation in air.
10. Alarm, data storage, Maximum recording and communication with computer.

CONTROL PANEL
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2Control Panel
Key Panel for radiation scanner model R500
Menu setup
UNIT
TRANSFER
Dose
accumulation
Store data
UP
Power on/off
enter
DOWN

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3Instruction for Preliminary application
3.1 Application fields
In today’s world, practically everyone lives and works in an environment filled with Nuclear
Radiation fields. Various authorities have defined limit values to protect users from the excessive
exposure to Nuclear Radiation. In fact, R500 provides an appropriate instrument for each concern
with this matter to monitor the radiation and to minimize people’s apprehension for radiation
exposure. R500 can evaluate real- time radiation then transfer the data to a PC, and give a detailed
report.
3.2 Packaging and transport
The packaging is designed to be re-used as long as it has not been damaged.
Keep the original packaging and use it whenever the instrument needs to be shipped or transported.
Using damaged instrument/accessories can lead to subsequent further damage. Check the
instrument and all accessories for possible damage caused by transport when you have unpacked
them. If the instrument is damaged, do not operate the instrument.
Condensation can form on the surface of the instrument that has been stored or transported at a low
temperature before it is brought into a warmer room. It may be damaged if used. Wait until all
visible condensation has evaporated from the instrument surface to avoid damaging the instrument.
The instrument is not ready for use until it has reached its tolerance temperature range for operation.
3.3 Items included
⇒Check that all the following items have been delivered:
–R500 instrument
–Stain-proof sets (5 units available as standard)
–3 x AA alkaline batteries
–Case
–USB cable
–CD (including PC software and Operating manual)
–Calibration certificate

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3.4 Rapid operation of R500 radiation scanner
1. Take out R500 radiation scanner, insert 3 AA alkaline batteries and screw the battery cover
tightly.
2. Press the power button for 2 seconds to start the operation.
3. Put the underside of the instrument close to target material, and test for detection of radiation.
Warning: the sensor is highly sensitive and its surface should not be touched directly by fingers
or any other material.
3.5 Slide cover use at underside of instrument
The slide is used to protect the sensor. The instruction for using the slide includes:
1. During transportation or when not in use close the slide to protect the sensor from being
damaged.
2. When detecting α, and β rays, the slide should be moved to expose the sensor because α, and β
rays can be blocked by the slide and lead to failure of detection.
3. When detecting γ and Χ rays, the slide can be closed to protect the sensor because γ and Χ rays
can completely penetrate the slide.
Warning: do not touch the surface of sensor!!
3.6 Stain-proof sets

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Consumables: Stain-proof sets（5 units available as standard）
With stain proof sets, even if contacting with materials polluted by radiation there is no need for
concern just replace the stain-proof sleeve on the R500.
3.7 Telescope link
Model:
MP-4
Pitch number
4
Max pipe diameter
Φ25.8mm
Max height
153cm
Min height
49cm
Weight(kg)
0.32kg
Telescope link can help people to detect radiation rays
remotely and protect humans from potential injury.
The point angle of the telescopic rod can be randomly
adjusted.

KEY PANEL INSTRUCTIONS
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4Key panel instructions
In standard mode, Model R500 informs you quickly and reliably of current radiation exposure.
4.1 Units Conversion: UNIT
press button, the display unit could transfer between μSv/h、average value in last 24 hrs,
cps,cpm and m rem/h.
μSv/h: international unit, microsievert per hour
Sv/h+
T
: average value of last 24 hrs.
cps: amount of ray particles/ second
cpm: amount of ray particles/minute
m rem/h：international unit, millirem per hour , 1m rem/h=10μSv/h
In order to visualize the volume of detected radiation, there is a bar diagram on the top line of
the display using symbols as 0.1,1,10,100. Note that for a small radiation value, this bar chart
appears only as a single line.
4.2 Dose accumulation: Sv
Model R500 can also be used as a dose accumulator to record the accumulated radiation value
during a period of time. At first the initial value is in μSv. When the value is accumulated the
device will convert the unit to mSv or Sv automatically on the display.
Dose accumulation Button , there are two ways to measure the dose accumulation:
1. Non-timing measure mode: Pressing button once to switch Model R500 to the dose
accumulating mode, then the display indicates “μSv” icon and starts to blink. Pressing
button once more to end dose accumulating and the blink will stop, the device will indicate the
current accumulated dose value on the display.
2. Cumulative time mode: press the button for two seconds to set measure time, the display
indicates two icons as “μSv” for dose and “min” for time. 3 digits show on the display and blink.
The default value is “060” that means 60 minutes. The Maximum time to set is 999 minutes.
Pressing or to adjust the time settings as you want. When pressing or
for 2 seconds, the value will rapidly increase or decrease. When time is set up correctly,

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press to finish the time setting and the digits stop blinking.
Press again, start Dose accumulation mode, unit is “Sv”, and “TIME” blinks. It shows
the instrument is detecting. If the measure time is set up, the buzzer will sound a short warning
to remind when it is finished,. Then the dose accumulated in given time would be displayed
while “Time” would stop at current mode and stop blinking.
Stop dose accumulation: By choosing any other operating mode, it will stop dose accumulation.
4.3 Setup menu: SETUP
Press the button to switch to manual-set mode for setting DATE, TIME, Calibration
factor(CAL), ALARM LEVEL(ALM), AVERAGE TIME（
T
）, and ALARM SWITCH（ ）.
4.3.1 Set up time (Time)
Set up proper time for instrument. Time format：Hour ：Minute ：Second
Press , enter into time set up mode.
Initially set up “hour”, change the figure by pressing or .
After setting up, press , to set up “minute”. Change the figure by pressing or .
After setting up, press , to set up “second”. Change the figure by pressing or .
When finish setting, press to confirm.
4.3.2 Date
Set up proper date for instrument. Date format：Month. Day. Year.
Press and once separately, then enter into date set up mode.
Initially set up “month”, change the figure by pressing or .
After setting up, press , to set up “day”. Change the figure by pressing or .

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After setting up, press , to set up “year”. Change the figure by pressing or . When
finish setting, press to confirm.
4.3.3 Calibration factor (CAL)
The calibration factor (CAL) has been set up at the plant. It could not be changed randomly.
Otherwise, the calibration would be inaccurate. (Note: the default calibration source for R500
radiation scanner is Cs-137). If it is necessary to change, it must be operated by professional nuclear
protection staff through regular calibration after calculating current calibration factors.
When changing calibration factor, it is required to input password. (Note: calibration factor
could not be changed casually.) By pressing twice and once, enter into calibration factor
mode. The instrument will display “----”, input password by pressing in order,
the instrument will display current calibration factor（e.g.4.00）, and blink. Then press or
to change the figure. When calibration factor is increased, the radiation value calculated will reduce.
When calibration factor is reduced, the radiation value calculated will increase.
4.3.4Alarm level（ALM）
Alarm level can trigger alarm function. When the radiation surpasses value setup, the
instrument will sound an alarm.
Press three times and once, enter into calibration factor mode. The default value is 10.
The figure can be changed by pressing or .
Alarm level could be set between0.1μSv/h—990μSv/h (default: 5μSv/h)
4.3.5Average time（
T
）
The setting can change reaction times of the device dealing with the radioactive source. The
average reaction time generally should not be adjusted. The device will automatically reduce or
increase the value of average time corresponding to the increasing or declining of radiation dose
rate. In special situation, the average reaction time could be changed manually to receive the best

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reaction time.
Press four times and once, enter into average time mode. The default value is 32s.
The figure could be changed by pressing or .
The scope for average reaction time is 2-120 seconds.
4.3.6Alarm Switch
When the ray particles are entered into the sensor, the radiation scanner will trigger the alarm.
Each sound reflects receival of one ray particle. It can be switched on or off.
Press five times and once, The unit will enter into Alarm switch mode. The default is
Off. It can be changed by pressing or .
Two statuses are available for alarm switch: ON and OFF. The default is OFF.
4.4 Data storage: SAVE
Data storage can simultaneously store time and radiation value. Data can be stored by two
methods: manually and automatically
Manually store：Press once, the instrument can store current value while icon “MEM”
would blink three times.
Automatically：The instrument can store data at given intervals. Press for 2 seconds, the
instrument will display icon “MEM” at upright angle, and enter into setup mode for auto store.
Meanwhile, three digits will blink, the default value is 001（it means the unit will automatically
store data each one minute.
Press or to change it. By pressing or for a long time, the value will rapidly
increase or decline. After setting up, press twice, it will enter into automatic store mode. The
icon “MEM” will be shown on screen while icon “TIME” blinks. It shows the instrument is in
automatic store mode.
In the process of automatic storage, the data can still be stored manually.
Store function can be stopped by choosing another work mode.

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Note：If the memory is full, the instrument will display“F-OU”, while icon“MEM” blinks.
Connect the instrument to a computer to download data stored, and then clear the memory.
4.5 Power on / off
Press the button for 2 seconds to power on or off.
Once powered off normally and then switched on again the data stored before in internal
memory still exists. If the device is powered off incorrectly stored data may not be able to be
retrieved.

OTHER OPERATION
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5Other operation explanation
5.1 Data transfer：USB
You can connect Model R500 to a computer with USB port. After installing software, Model
R500 can connect with the computer automatically for various operations.
In USB connection mode, the instrument will display “----”. If you need to display current data,
press .
When operation is finished, do NOT directly pull out USB cable. It is recommended you
disconnect by software operation in computer before pulling out USB cable.
5.2 Battery
Model R500 is powered by AA batteries; they must be ordinary alkaline cells, 1.5V. Can't use
rechargeable batteries.
The device can automatically detect the cell voltage. When lacking power, the battery symbol
will blink on the display. It is suggested to change batteries at once. When changing batteries, the
device can store the data in the internal memory for one minute. When power is seriously low the
device will power off automatically and you will lose the data in memory.

RADIATION SCANNER SOFTWARE
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6Radiation Scanner Software
Using Radiation scanner software, you can transfer the data, which Model R500 has logged in
its memory, to a computer and convert them into list or graphic form for further processing. In
addition, radiation scanner software can also be used to transfer the current radiation data to the
computer for displaying and analyzing.
USB cable connecting Radiation Scanner and computer
When connecting the Model R500 and computer by USB cable, you can achieve remote
monitoring and saving data very easily. This function offers the best way for situations with high
level radiation which requires supervising at any time.
USB cable length: Generally 1M cable is available. 5M is offered by special request. For more
length, you can use USB Extender. The maximum length can reach to 100M.
6.1 System requirements
1. CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for software installation
2. WIN 2000, WIN XP, WIN VISTA, WIN 7, WIN8

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6.2 Software installation
1. In CD, click Radiation Scanner to run
2. Click Next until display Installation Complete and click Close to finish the installation:
And at this time the icon will appear on the desktop if successful.
If unsuccessful, you need to install the following plug-ins, and restart the computer.
6.3 Software Application
1. Double click the icon , and the soft display as below:
2. Connect the detector

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Connect the detector with computer using the USB cable, and click the icon or menu
Communication->Connect, and then real-time value appears on the interface, display as
below:
3. Download history data
Click menu File->Download or icon , and you can download history data, display as
below:
When the detector memory is full you can click Menu->EraseAll Data to free the memory.
4. Storage real-time value online
Click File->Save->Interval or icon ，and edit related parameters , and then real-time
value is saved after click OK, dispaly as below:

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If you want to stop save, you can click File->Stop, or icon .
5. Interface settings
Click menu Curve-> Curve Setup, you can set up horizontal ordinate, fore color and back
color , and click OK to finish setting:
6. Disconnect
After using, click menu Communication->Disconnect, or icon , and return the detector
to the portable waterproof and dustproof preservation in the box after power off.

TECHNICAL DATA
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7Specifications
Types of measured Ray
α、β、γ and Χ ray
Range
Radiation dose rate:0.01µSv/h-1000µSv/h,
0.001m rem/h-100m rem/h
Impulse dose rate:0-300,000cpm,0-5,000cps
Radiation dose accumulation:0.001µSv-999Sv
Sensitivity
3500cpm/m rem/h（aboutCs-137）
Sensor
Large GM tube, effective diameter 45mm
MICA window density1.5-2.0mg/cm2
Energy response
50keV-3MeV
Output port
USB Port (with special USB extend cable option, which can extend to
100M)
Average reaction time
Default:32 seconds, adjustable from 2s to 120s automatically or
manually
Display
Large LCD, with bar graph display
Efficiency
Pu-239(α)about 40%,Am-241(5.5MeVα)about 36%,Sr-90
(546keV 2.3MeV β max)about 65%,C-14(156keVβ max)about
8%,Bi-210(1.2MeV βmax)about 64%
Anti saturation
Exceed the maximum reading of up to 100 times, reading remains at
full scale.
Calibration
Calibration factor adjustable
Alarm
Alarm value setting fully adjustable, default: 5μSv/h
Precision
±15%
Storage
Storage of up to 2000 data points manually or automatically
Software
Transmit data in real-time to computer for displaying, analyzing and
recording.
Working temperature of
detector
-40℃to75℃
Weight
450 g
Dimension
L 300mm, W90mm, H 40mm
Power
3 AA battery, Continuous operation for up to 30 days
Quality certifications
European CE,US FCC15
Warranty
1 year

Warranty
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8Response data of sensor