LUDLUM 4525 User manual

LUDLUM MODEL 4525
RADIATION PORTAL MONITOR
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
May 2018
Version 3.7.8
39653N08/39653N09 or higher
39651n31/39651n40 or higher

LUDLUM MODEL 4525
RADIATION PORTAL MONITOR
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
May 2018
Version 3.7.8
39653N08/39653N09 or higher
39651n31/39651n40 or higher
LUDLUM MEASUREMENTS,INC.
501 OAK STREET,P.O. BOX 810
SWEETWATER, TEXAS 79556
325-235-9432,FAX:[phone]

STATEMENT OF WARRANTY
Ludlum Measurements, Inc. warrants the portal monitor covered in this manual to be
free of defects due to workmanship, material, and design for a period of 24 months from the
date of delivery. The calibration of a product is warranted to be within its specified accuracy
limits at the time of shipment. Accessories such as computers, Universal Power Supplies (UPSs),
cameras, network equipment, etc., are warranted by the individual manufacturer, and are not
covered by Ludlum Measurements.
This warranty excludes the replacement of instruments, detectors, or parts that are
broken due to excessive physical abuse, acts of nature such as lightening, or used for purposes
other than intended.
There are no warranties, express or implied, including without limitation any warranty
of merchantability or fitness, which extend beyond the description of the face thereof. If the
product does not perform as warranted herein, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair,
recalibration, or replacement, at the discretion of Ludlum Measurements. In no event will
Ludlum Measurements be liable for damages, lost revenue, lost wages, or any other incidental
or consequential damages, arising from the purchase, use, or inability to use product.
RETURN OF GOODS TO MANUFACTURER
If equipment needs to be returned to Ludlum Measurements, Inc. for repair or
calibration, please send to the address below. All shipments should include documentation
containing return shipping address, customer name, telephone number, description of service
requested, and all other necessary information. Your cooperation will expedite the return of
your equipment.
LUDLUM MEASUREMENTS, INC.
ATTN: REPAIR DEPARTMENT
501 OAK STREET
SWEETWATER, TX 79556
866-420-9732 325-235-9732
FAX [phone]
PORTAL MONITOR TECH SUPPORT 800-717-9506 (24 hours) or 325-235-9732

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................1
2. FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................5
3. RADIATION............................................................................................................................................................7
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE SYSTEM ALARMS................................................................................................................9
FALSE ALARMS IN RADIATION PORTAL MONITORS ....................................................................................................9
4. INSTALLATION AND SETUP ...........................................................................................................................13
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................13
IP ADDRESSES AND PORTS........................................................................................................................................13
IP ADDRESS SETUP ...................................................................................................................................................13
RPM NIC CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................................................14
TEST NETWORK ........................................................................................................................................................15
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................16
DATA LOCATION.......................................................................................................................................................17
SHARING THE SUPERVISOR FOLDER..........................................................................................................................17
STATION CONFIGURATION -SUPERVISOR..................................................................................................................18
STATION CONFIGURATION -ECHO ............................................................................................................................18
STATION CONFIGURATION -DATA VIEWER ..............................................................................................................19
SUPERVISOR RPM SETUP..........................................................................................................................................19
POWER-DOWN PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................................................20
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.............................................................................................................................21
5. NETWORK COMMUNICATION ......................................................................................................................23
6. SYSTEM CHECKS...............................................................................................................................................24
INITIAL INSTRUMENT CHECK ....................................................................................................................................24
OPERATIONAL CHECK...............................................................................................................................................24
ANNUAL CHECKS......................................................................................................................................................26
MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................................................................26
7. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................................................................27
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR NORMAL USE....................................................................................................27
WARNING MARKINGS AND SYMBOLS .......................................................................................................................28
REPLACEMENT OF FUSES...........................................................................................................................................29
CLEANING PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................................................................29
8. SOFTWARE OVERVIEW - SUPERVISOR......................................................................................................30
MAIN DISPLAY WINDOW ..........................................................................................................................................30
FAILURES ..................................................................................................................................................................32
ALARM WINDOW ......................................................................................................................................................36
SEARCHING FOR RPMS.............................................................................................................................................41
ASSIGNING RPMS TO A LANE ...................................................................................................................................41
SETTING PARAMETERS..............................................................................................................................................43
OPTIONS....................................................................................................................................................................51
SD CARD LOGGING...................................................................................................................................................53
CHANGING THE PASSWORD.......................................................................................................................................61
EVENT LOG...............................................................................................................................................................61

9. SOFTWARE OVERVIEW –DATA VIEWER..................................................................................................63
SEARCHING DATA.....................................................................................................................................................63
FINDING A SPECIFIC VEHICLE ...................................................................................................................................64
CREATE MDB...........................................................................................................................................................65
VEHICLE DATA .........................................................................................................................................................65
BACKGROUND DATA.................................................................................................................................................71
EVENT LOG DATA.....................................................................................................................................................72
DATA VIEWER OPTIONS............................................................................................................................................73
PRINTING REPORTS ...................................................................................................................................................73
10. RPM OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................74
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................................................74
POWER ON SELF TEST (POST) ..................................................................................................................................74
NORMAL OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................75
INSTRUMENT WARNING ............................................................................................................................................75
INSTRUMENT FAILURE ..............................................................................................................................................76
11. FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................77
MAIN ELECTRONICS (INSIDE MASTER DETECTOR ASSEMBLY)SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................77
INDOOR-MOUNTED COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................78
DETECTOR SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................80
OPTIONAL SYSTEM ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................................80
12. DATA ARCHIVING...........................................................................................................................................81
ARCHIVE/BACKUP PROCESS......................................................................................................................................81
13. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................................83
TROUBLESHOOTING RPM-TO-COMPUTER CONNECTION...........................................................................................85
TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLEX NETWORK CONNECTION WITHOUT WIRELESS ..........................................................86
TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK CONNECTION WITH WIRELESS .................................................................................87
TEAM VIEWER (LUDLUM QUICK SUPPORT) ..............................................................................................................87
14. CHANGES ...........................................................................................................................................................89
15. RECYCLING.......................................................................................................................................................96
16. PARTS LIST........................................................................................................................................................98
PARTS FOR REPAIR....................................................................................................................................................98
CONSUMABLES..........................................................................................................................................................98

Model4525GateMonitor Operator’s Manual
Ludlum Measurements, Inc. Page 1 May 2018
Introduction
The Model 4525 Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM) is a sophisticated system
with very sensitive gamma and optional neutron detectors for detecting small
amounts of radiation. The sophistication of the RPM provides the user with the
best chance of avoiding radiation. The RPM performs these functions with
minimal disruption to the normal processes of handling materials inbound and
outbound. Model 4525 systems are normally operated in a pass-through (or
drive-through) configuration with a scan occurring while the vehicle is passing
through the portal.
Several configurations are available. The most common RPMs are shown in the
photos below.
Model 4525-7000
Model4525-14000
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Model4525GateMonitor Operator’s Manual
Ludlum Measurements, Inc. Page 2 May 2018
Model 4525-10500
Model 4525-21000
The indoor wall-mounted Model 4525 computer uses software to display and
store data from up to four Model 4525 RPMs via a 10Base-T Ethernet
connection or 802.11g wireless connection.
The software is composed of the following components:
1. Supervisor Station –Responsible for communication and controlling
the RPMs. All installations must have one Supervisor station.
2. Echo Station –Provides a remote view of the Supervisor display.
There can be multiple Echo stations.
3. Data Viewer - The Data Viewer application can be installed on
multiple computers to provide the capability to view previous
occupancies and to print profile and summary reports.