i4Technology EcoLife Pro1 User manual

«I4Technology» OOO (Ltd.)
Radiation meter EcoLife Pro1
Instruction manual INTС.412113.001 RE
Table of contents
Introduction
1. Specification and operation
1.1. Correct use and application area
1.2. Technical features
1.3. Contents of the box
1.4. Internal design and operating
1.5. Identification and sealing
2. Correct use
2.1. Use limits
2.2. Pre-starting procedure
2.3. Operation
3. Technical service
4. Failure table
5. Package and transportation
6. Proof of acceptance
7. Manufacturer’s warranty
8. Certification information
Warranty Card
Appendix. General information of the radiation nature and the material-radiation
interaction.
This manual is to get you acquainted with the Radiation meter EcoLife Pro1 internal
design, working principles and rules of operation (correct use, maintenance, storage and
transportation).
In production the device construction and electrical scheme can be modified. It does not
impact the technical and metrological features of the product, - that’s why the modifications are
not mentioned in this manual.

The Radiation meter EcoLife Pro1 is a hand-held device, produced to control the
background radiation indoors and outdoors by measuring:
-the ambient dose of photon and gamma radiation and the ambient dose rate;
-the activity concentration of beta and gamma radioactive nucleus in substances.
Note: the ambient dose is the amount of radiation received by a person staying at the
measuring point.
The Appendix is to get you acquainted with the general information about the radiation
nature and the material-radiation interaction.
Attention! Read this manual carefully in order to use the product efficiently and safety
for a long time.
Follow the rules, restrictions and instructions contained in the manual to increase the
lifespan of the equipment and to use it most effectively.
The manufacturer's warranty will become invalid prematurely if the operator of the
equipment does not follow the storage and transportation instructions.
Attention! While measuring the natural background radiation the readings of even two
equal radiation meters may differ because the natural background is characterized by the low
density of particle flow and electromagnetic energy. The lower density of the flow, the fewer
particles is detected by the sensor per unit of time, that’s why you may take the major variety of
different readings. This situation is similar to the rain in everyday life. When there is a bit of rain
it’s difficult to detect how many drops drip per second by hand (there may be 2 drops, more or
no one). When the rain is heavy, there will be a constant number of drops per second.
Attention! The device is intended for domestic use only. The readings taken by it can’t be
used for making official reports on the radiation situation or pollution rate.
Warning! After storing the product in a cold place or transporting it in winter you should
keep the device at the room temperature for 2 hours before operating.
Warning! Demand to perform a functional test before purchase. Also ensure that the
warranty sticker placed into the battery compartment is not damaged. Control the contents of the
box according to the 1.3.1 article of this manual. Ensure the warranty card is signed, dated and
stamped.
1. Specification and operation
1.1. Correct use and application area
The Radiation meter EcoLife Pro1 is produced to control the radiation environment and
can be used
-as an individual detector of the ambient dose and the ambient dose rate of gamma and X
radiation, including beta-particle flow;
-as an exploratory detector of the ambient dose and the ambient dose rate of gamma and
X radiation, including beta-particle flow, that’s used to search for the objects polluted and the
radiation sources;
-to control the radioactive pollution of currency notes, goods, freights, foods, toys,
materials and the packaging of them.

1.1.2 The software of the equipment provides:
−the special measuring algorithm. According to this algorithm the unit estimates and
corrects the measured data every 10 seconds repeatedly. In constant ionization
radiation field the readings taken by the unit are being continuously corrected and
averaged to reduce the statistical error.
Software allows to display:
−the ambient dose and the ambient dose rate;
−the radiation environment time based historical graphs;
−the current time and environment temperature;
−the battery charge level;
−the measurement cycle dynamic graph;
−the dose accumulated during the current measurement or the summarized value of
the dose accumulated for all the measuring times).
The software also gives the opportunity of:
−non-volatile storing of the accumulated dose;
−selecting the unit measures (roentgen, Sievert);
−setting and changing the alarm sound of the ambient dose rate threshold;
−audiovisual warning of the ambient dose rate threshold excess;
−setting the data display language (Russian, English);
−performing the audiovisual signals at defined frequency that helps to find out the
sources of the radiation quickly;
−setting the screen options (color skin of the menu, brightness and the screen
lighting off time to spin out the energy);
−setting the sound options (switching on and off the whole sound, the sound of
touching buttons, alarm sound of the ambient dose rate threshold, the particle
detection sound).
1.1.3. The device is intended to use at the temperature ranging from -5оСto +40оС, the
relative moisture below 98% at the temperature of +25оСand at the atmosphere pressure of 84-
106,7 kPa.
1.2. Technical features
1.2.1. The Figure below illustrates the physical configuration of the product (Fig.1).
Fig.1 –Physical configuration

1.2.2. The table below gives the information about the Radiation meter EcoLife Pro1
technical features (Table 1).
Name of the feature
Value
Ambient dose scale range
- µSv
- µR1
from 0 to 10000
from 0 to 1000000
Ambient dose rate scale range:
- µSv/h
- µR /h
from 0 to 1000
from 0 to 100000
Detecting gamma-ray energy, MeV
from 0,05 to 3,0
Low limit for the detecting beta-radiation energy, MeV , not more than
0,5
Measuring error for all modes, %
25
The radiation field of the product, µSv/h, not more than
0,05
Time of setting the operation mode, s, not more than
1
Ambient dose rate measurement time, s
10
Time of continuous operation (for factory setting), hours, up to
72
Dimensions, mm, not more than
105×58×18,5
Mass with batteries, grams, not more than
110
1.3. Contents of the box
1.3.1. The table below gives the information about parts of the product and the delivery set
(Table 2).
№
Name
number
note
1
Radiation meter EcoLife Pro1 TC 4362-007-
64062607-2015
1
2
Battery type AAA
2
Already installed
3
Charging unit
1
4
Cable
1
5
Package box
1
6
Operating Instructions INTC.412113.001RE
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1.4. Internal design and operating
1.4.1. The Radiation meter EcoLife Pro1 is a portable device with the self-contained power
supply. The case (no. 1) made of the impact-resistant plastic has a unit for batteries (no. 2) with a
cover (no. 3). There are also membrane keyboard with 9 push-buttons (no. 4), OLED-display (no.
5) and micro-USB connector (no. 6) for charging unit placed in the case. Figure 2 illustrates
the main parts scheme.
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Note: “µSv” and “µR”and “mcSv”and “mcR”are used as the same.

Fig. 2 –Main parts scheme
1.4.2. The radiation detector used in the device is a gas-discharge meter. By it the photon
flux is transformed into the sequence of electrical signals by the radiation detector. These signals
are processed by the smart detection circuit that provides the automatic processing of the
ambient dose and the ambient dose rate measured data and the display indication.
1.4.3. Figure 3 illustrates the display in the Measurement mode
Fig. 3 –Measurement mode on the display
During the measuring averaged values of the ambient dose rate is being continuously
displayed (no.1) in the units defined by user (µSv/h or µR/h). When the radiation level is
constant, the measuring time is ranging from 10 to 80 seconds depending on the radiation rate.
The displayed values are automatically changing and being averaged by the microprocessor. This
averaging process is displayed by the measurement cycle dynamic graph (no. 5).
The additional information shown on the display includes also:
−radiation environment time base diagram (no. 2);
−environment temperature (по no. 6);
−sound mode pictograph (no..7);
−pictograph informing about the chosen power type (no. 8);
−battery charge level (no. 9);
−current time (no. 10);
−textual information about the exceedance/nonexceedance of the ambient dose rate
threshold defined by user (no.11).
Note. The environment temperature is measured by the inbuilt sensor. For this reason
displayed value of the environment temperature may depend on the heating of the unit’s parts
while operating a device.
In the line (no. 3) below the radiation environment time base diagram (no. 2) you can see

the value of the dose accumulated since the last switching on or the total summarized value for
all the periods of working according to your choice made by the push-buttons «˄» or «˅».
Note. The human body accumulates the radiation dose that’s why while staying at the
locations with the elevated levels of radiation for a long time it’s necessary to summarize the
continuous readings taken from an individual detector. The Radiation meter EcoLife Pro1
automatically summarizes the accumulated dose from the moment of switching on and for all the
periods of working. 3 millisieverts per hour is the normal annual background radiation dose
considered safe. During the life the accumulated dose value must be below 100-700 millisieverts
summarized (according to the local radiation background).
1.4.4. Control buttons are used to:
- switch the device on and off;
- switch to the Option menu;
- navigate through the Option menu and choose the values;
- switch to the Measurement mode;
- switch the screen off when the device in work (Power economy mode).
1.4.5. The power supply is carried out by two AAA batteries or by the accumulators of the
same type. How to install batteries into the case you can see on the battery
compartment’sbottom or at the Figure 4.
Fig. 4 –Batteries installation scheme
2. Correct use
2.1 Use Limits
2.1.1. Keep the battery compartment and the power supply contacts clean.
2.1.2. Timely change the discharged batteries or charge the accumulators.

2.1.3. Ensure before charging the accumulators as part of the product (installed into the
product’s case) that there are the accumulators not galvanical batteries installed into the battery
compartment. It’s prohibited to charge the galvanical batteries, you must renew them.
2.1.4. If radioactive substances contact with the product’s case the background readings
may be raised. Check it by measuring the background readings in over room or location.
2.1.5. Prevent the product from the intrusion of foreign bodies through perforation.
2.2. Pre-starting procedure
To prepare the product for working you should:
−loosen the screw and remove the battery compartment cover no.3 (Fig. 2);
−install the batteries respecting polarities (Fig.4);
−place back the battery compartment cover and tighten the screw.
2.3. Using the product
To switch the product on push the button and keep it pushed down for 2 seconds. After
doing it you’ll hear the short audio signal and see the screen saver (Fig.5).
Fig. 5 –Screen saver
After it, the product goes to the Measurement mode and the display looks like in Figure 6.
Figure 6 –The display in Measurement Mode
2.3.1. User settings
2.3.1.1. Setting the interface language:
- push the button , to open the main menu (Fig. 7);
Figure 7 –Main menu
- by pushing the buttons «˄» и«˅» choose the line «ЯЗЫК (LANGUAGE)» and confirm

the choice by pushing the «ОК»or «˃» button;
- choose the language «РУССКИЙ» or «ENGLISH» in the opened submenu and confirm
the language by pushing the «ОК» button. You’ll see the check mark opposite the chosen
language;
- by pushing the buttons «<» or come back to the Main menu for further settings.
2.3.1.2. Measurement mode settings
When you are in the Main menu (Fig. 7) chose the line «ИЗМЕРЕНИЕ
(MEASUREMENT)» by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅» and confirm your choice by pushing
the buttons «ОК»or «˃». You’ll see the Measurement settings menu on the display (Fig. 8).
Figure 8 –Measurement mode settings
2.3.1.3 Selecting the units of measurement
- in the opened submenu (Fig. 8) chose the line «ЕД.ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ (UNITS)» and
confirm your choice by pushing the buttons «ОК»or «˃»;
- choose the units of measurement «РЕНТГЕН (ROENTGEN)» or «ЗИВЕРТ
(SIEVERT)», confirm your choice by pushing the button «ОК». You’ll see the check mark
opposite the chosen unit;
- by pushing the button «<» come back to the Measurement settings menu (Fig. 8) for
further settings.
2.3.1.4 Setting the threshold of the ambient dose rate (above which the device sounds
because the radiation level is high)
- when you are in the Measurement settings menu (Fig. 8), by pushing the buttons «˄» and
«˅» choose the line «ПОРОГ МКРН (МКЗВ) (THRESHOLD MKR(MKS)» and confirm
your choice by pushing the buttons «ОК»or «˃»;
- choose one of the available threshold values by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅».
Confirm your choice by pushing the «ОК» button; you’ll see the check mark opposite the chosen
value;
- by pushing the button «<» come back to the Measurement settings menu (Fig. 8) for
further settings.
2.3.1.5 Reset the dose summarized during the previous measurements
- when you are in the Measurement settings menu (fig. 8), by pushing the buttons «˄» and
«˅» choose the line «СБРОС НАКОПЛ (RESET TOTAL)» and confirm your choice by
pushing the buttons «ОК»or «˃»;
- choose «ОК», if you want to reset the readings of the dose summarized for all the time of
working to start recording a new value of the dose accumulated, or choose «ОТМЕНА
(CANCEL)» if you want to reject the reset.

- by pushing the button «<» or the button come back to the Main menu for further
settings.
2.3.1.6. Setting the screen
When you are in the Main menu (fig. 7), by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅» choose the
line «НАСТРОЙКИ (SETTTINGS)» and confirm your choice by pushing the button «ОК»or
«˃»; in the opened submenu by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅» choose the line «ЭКРАН
(DISPLAY)» and confirm your choice by pushing the button «ОК»or «˃», after that the Screen
settings menu will open (fig. 9).
Figure 9 –Screen settings menu
2.3.1.7. Setting the screen brightness
- when you are in the Screen settings menu (fig. 9), by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅»
choose the line «ЯРКОСТЬ (BRIGHTNESS)» and confirm your choice by pushing the button
«ОК»or «˃»;
- by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅» choose the brightness you want from available values
(20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%) and confirm your choice by pushing the button «ОК». You’ll see
the check mark opposite the chosen brightness, and the screen brightness will be changed
according to your choice;
- by pushing the button «<» come back to the Screen settings menu (fig. 9) for further
settings.
2.3.1.8 Setting the screen lighting off time
This mode makes it possible to light off the screen in a time-lag chosen by user to spin out
the energy. Working in the Measurement mode is not terminated by this. To light on the screen
and take the reading it’s enough to push the button .
For settings you should:
- in the Screen settings menu (fig. 9), by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅» choose the line
«ВКЛЮЧЕН, МИН (TURN ON, MIN)» and confirm your choice by pushing the button
«ОК»or «˃»;
- by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅» choose from available time periods the one you want
(ВСЕГДА ВКЛ (ALWAYS ON), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10), at the end of which the screen
lights off automatically. Confirm your choice by pushing the button «ОК», you’ll see the check
mark opposite the chosen time value;
- by pushing the button «<» come back to the Screen settings menu (fig. 9) for further
settings.
2.3.1.9. Setting the Menu skin:

- in the Screen settings menu (fig. 9), by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅» choose the line
«ТЕМА (SKIN)» and confirm your choice by pushing the button «ОК»or «˃»;
- in the opened submenu choose one from available colors БЕЛЫЙ (WHITE), or
КРАСНЫЙ (RED), or ЗЕЛЕНЫЙ (GREEN), or СИНИЙ (BLUE), by pushing the buttons «˄»
and «˅» and confirm your choice by pushing the button «ОК». You’ll see the check mark
opposite the chosen color, and the screen color will be changed according to your choice.
- by triple pushing of the «<» button or by pushing the button come back to the Main
menu for further settings.
2.3.1.10. Setting the sounds
In the Main menu (fig. 7), by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅» choose the line
«НАСТРОЙКИ (SETTTINGS)» and confirm your choice by pushing the button «ОК»or
«˃». Next, in the opened submenu by pushing the buttons «˄» и«˅» choose the line «ЗВУК
(SOUND)» and confirm your choice by pushing the button «ОК»or «˃». After doing so the
Sound settings menu will be opened (fig. 10).
Figure 10 –Sound settings menu
2.3.1.11 Switching on and off the sound of touching buttons
- in the Sound settings menu (fig. 10), by pushing the buttons «˄» и«˅», choose the line
«ЗВУК КНОПОК (BUTTONS SOUND)» and confirm your choice by pushing the button
«ОК»or «˃»;
- by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅» choose the value ВКЛ(ON) or ВЫКЛ(OFF) to
switch the buttons sound on and off, and confirm your choice by pushing the button «ОК», and
opposite the chosen value you’ll see the check mark;
- by pushing the button «<», come back to the Sound settings menu (fig. 10).
2.3.1.12. Switching on and off the alarm sound of the ambient dose rate threshold
- in the Sound settings menu (Рис. 10), by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅»,choose the
line «ЗВУК ПОРОГА (ALARM SOUND)» and confirm your choice by pushing the button
«ОК»or «˃»;
- choose the value ВКЛ(ON) or ВЫКЛ(OFF) by pushing the buttons «˄» и«˅» to
switch the threshold alarm sound on and off, and confirm your choice by pushing the button
«ОК», and opposite the chosen value you’ll see the check mark;
- by pushing the button «<»,come back to the Sound settings menu (fig. 10).
2.3.1.13. Switching on and off the sensor sound
- when you are in the Sound settings menu (Рис.10), by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅»
choose the line «ЗВУК ДАТЧИКА (SENSOR SOUND)» and confirm your choice by pushing
the button «ОК»or «˃»;
- switch the sensor sound on and off by pushing the buttons «˄» and «˅» to choose the
value ВКЛ(ON) or ВЫКЛ(OFF), and confirm your choice by pushing the button «ОК», and