Pilot Communications M1 User manual

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CONTENTS
1. Foreword ............................................................................................................ 2
2. Precautions ........................................................................................................ 2
3. Recommendations ............................................................................................. 3
4. Operational principle .......................................................................................... 3
5. EVD. Complete set............................................................................................. 5
6. EVD. Controls and connectors ........................................................................... 6
7. EVD. Power supply ............................................................................................ 7
7.1. Rechargeable battery power supply ....................................................... 7
7.2. Mains power supply ................................................................................ 7
7.3. Battery status control .............................................................................. 8
7.4. Battery charging...................................................................................... 8
8. EVD operation .................................................................................................... 9
8.1. Getting started ........................................................................................ 9
8.2. Threshold detection level adjustment ................................................... 10
8.3. Working capacity test............................................................................ 11
8.4. Search mode ........................................................................................ 12
8.5. View mode settings............................................................................... 14
8.6. Sound settings ...................................................................................... 15
8.7. Language settings ................................................................................ 15
8.8. Detailed information.............................................................................. 16
9. Sample heater .................................................................................................. 17
9.1. Sample heater operations..................................................................... 17
9.2. Sample collection using special swab .................................................. 20
10.Gauze sampler pump....................................................................................... 21
10.1. Sample collection using gauze sampler pump ..................................... 21
10.2. Sampler Pump battery charging ........................................................... 22
11. Contaminated elements cleaning ..................................................................... 23
12.Pilot®-M1 software ............................................................................................ 25
12.1. Minimal system requirements ............................................................... 25
12.2.Program setup....................................................................................... 25
12.3.Detector connection .............................................................................. 26
12.4.Program operation ................................................................................ 26
12.5.Current ionogram mode ........................................................................ 27
12.6.Browse les on Detector ....................................................................... 29
12.7.Browse les on PC................................................................................ 32
12.8.Detection zone adjustment.................................................................... 33
12.9.Select language .................................................................................... 33
13.Storage............................................................................................................. 34
14.Transportation .................................................................................................. 34
15.Technical specications.................................................................................... 35
16.Guarantee certicates ...................................................................................... 36
17.Troubleshooting guide...................................................................................... 37
FOR NOTES.......................................................................................................... 39
DSM1P-18003

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1. FOREWORD
This Manual should be studied before any manipulation is made with the Detector.
2. PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be taken when operating the equipment.
Entering the premise from the cold, keep the Detector in a carrying case for at least 2
hours before opening.
When setting the equipment ensure that:
• the ventilation holes are not covered;
• air is allowed to circulate freely around the body;
• it is on a vibration free surface;
• it will not be exposed to strong interference from an external source;
• it will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges;
• it will not be exposed to excessive heat (higher then 70°С even when it’s switched
o󰀨) or to direct sunlight;
• avoid condensate, splashes or water from entering the inside of the Main Unit
body. If a foreign body or water does enter the equipment contact your nearest
dealer or service center;
• don’t use the Main Unit in a dusty and smoky environment;
• don’t remove the cover from the body!
• don’t handle the cables with wet hands!
• don’t pull out the plugs by pulling on the cables - hold the plug!
• In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment!
WARNINGS
PILOT®-M1 represents a functionally complete device – thus needs
no maintenance from the User.
Don’t try to disassemble it.
Ask qualied personnel for service and repair.

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3. RECOMMENDATIONS
The portable Explosive Vapor Detector (EVD) «PILOT®-M1» is intended for detection of
charges of explosives in non-tight volumes and traces of explosives on a surface of surveyed
objects. Detection is carried out by sampling air from internal volumes of surveyed objects
or from their surfaces and the analysis of tests on contents of characteristic components of
explosive vapor.
The detector is capable to detect traces of explosives based on nitroglycerine (NG), EGDN,
trinitrotoluene (tol, trotyl, TNT), PENT (tetranitrapentaerythrit, pentaerythrittetranitrate,
Pentrit, PENT), hexogen (RDX), oktogen (HMX), tetryl (Tetril) and nitrocellulose powders,
engaging mixing explosives on their ground: Semtex and other plastic and elastic explosives
on the basis of RDX, PENT or their mixture, B-type compositions (ТГ-20, ТГ-40, ТГ-60, ТГ-
80, МС, ТГАФ)*, C-type (C1, C2, C3, C4, ПВВ-4*, ПВВ-5А*, ПВВ-7*, ПВВ-12М*, ЭВВ-11*,
ЭВВ-32*, and etc.), H-6, HBX, Minol-2, Amatol (amatol, аммонит № 6-ЖВ*), Primacord,
Primasheet, Tetritol, Tritonal, Cordit N, A-IX-1, A-IX-2, A-IX-20, octols*, ocfols* and etc.
* - explosives of Russian origin.
4. OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLE
The proper sample collection is governing condition for any trace detector. The versatile
EVD is capable of analyzing either trace particle or vapor samples, allowing the operator to
apply an adequate sampling technique for the substance suspected.
For example, most explosives do not have a strong vapor presence and in the real world are
very di󰀩cult to detect by vapor. Therefore, the most reliable collection and analysis method
for those substances is particle collection.
The EVD operational principle is based on Drift Spectrometry method - free ions mobility in
an alternating electric eld. Explosives vapor detection is realized by assay collection from
the suspect object surface or its inner space and subsequent analysis of these samples for
the presence of typical components. Sample collection is accomplished by means of air
suction from object’s surface or through the holes, chinks and slots in its body. It can be done
directly or by means of additional pump. Assay for analysis can be obtained by wiping the
inspected surface with sampling swabs as well.
Explosives particles collected by swab or its adsorbed vapor are ionized and directed
into a drift-box with alternating electric eld. Then distinctive ions typical to explosives are
separated and registered.
The obtained analysis data is processed by build-in CPU and displayed on LCD.

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Special sample Heater (supplied) provides ultimate possibilities:
– Explosives detection not only from a gaseous but also solid phase (microparticles).
– Less volatile matters detection like RDX, PENT and compositions on their base (plastic
and elastic explosives).
– Minimization of environment inuence (humidity, temperature and air turbulence) on
detection facility.
– Simultaneous sample collection in various places by means of dedicated Sampler Unit
or swabs
Moreover, supplementary Gauze Sampler Unit (air pump) allows operator to collect
samples even in a dusty and smoky environment when a direct usage of the Main Unit is not
recommended.
SPECIAL WARNING!
«Pilot®-M1» EVD is a high sensitive device.
• don’t store the Detector in ammunition, explosives and weapon rooms;
• don’t use the Detector in a premise where explosives are stored;
• don’t allow personnel with direct contact with explosives from any operation with
the Detector;
• don’t collect samples and place the detector in the inspection zone, if there’s
alarm signal of maximum intensity indicating high concentration of vapor or
microparticle explosives;
• don’t use the detector over the sources, which intensively emit moisture vapors,
acids, alkalis, solvents or oily vapors (for example when cooking on electric or gas
heaters).
Remember that contamination of the detector’s internal and/or external surfaces with
(for example) oily substances and deposition of microparticle explosives on them will
cause permanent false alarms.
For troubleshooting you should return the detector to the manufacturer to repair the
device at User’s cost.

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5. EVD. COMPLETE SET
1. EVD, Main Unit 1
2. Test unit (Imitator) 1
3. Sample Heater 1
4. Self-contained Gauze Sampler Pump 1
5. Metallic Gauze Sampler 3
6. Special Swab Sampler 30
7. Power cable for the Charger 1
8. Charger 1
9. Rechargeable Battery 2
10. Tweezers 1
11. AC / DC Adapter 1
12. USB cable 1
13. User’s Manual 1
14. Carrying case* 1
15. Software* 1
* - not shown on Fig. 1.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
8
13
12
Fig. 1

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6. EVD. CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
Pilot®-M1 EVD Main Unit
Computer coupling port
Sample heater
coupling port
Battery compartment
shut
Suction port
Fig. 2
Touchscreen
ON / OFF Button
Rechargeable
Battery
Handle
Power supply
socket Fig. 3a
Fig. 3b

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7. EVD. POWER SUPPLY
EVD can be powered both by rechargeable battery and wall outlet.
7.1. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY POWER SUPPLY
NOTE: Use only rechargeable batteries from
supplied set. EVD is compatible with NP-F770
battery (7.2 V). Please contact manufacturer
for details.
Battery replacement:
1. Make sure the EVD Main Unit is o󰀨 and AC/DC
adapter isn`t connected.
2. Open the battery compartment shut (Fig. 4a)
3. Remove discharged battery from the battery
compartment (Fig. 4b).
4. Place charged battery into the battery
compartment.
5. Close the battery compartment shut.
7.2. MAINS POWER SUPPLY
1. Take an AC/DC Power Adapter (No.11 on the
Fig. 1).
2. Connect AC/DC to a corresponding socket on the
back side of the Main Unit body.
3. Couple AC/DC Adapter plug to the wall outlet.
NOTE: The battery is charging while EVD is
supplied from wall outlet via corresponding
AC/DC adapter (Fig. 5a).
While th EVD is o󰀨 battery charging progress is
shown on the display (Fig 5b).
Fig. 5a
Battery
charging
indicator
Fig. 5b
Fig. 4b
Fig. 4a

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7.3. BATTERY STATUS CONTROL
The battery status is shown in lower right corner of the screen. (Fig. 6a).
Discharged battery is indicated by audio signal and «BATTERY IS LOW» message on the
screen. (Fig. 6b)
7.4. BATTERY CHARGING
1. Connect AC/DC Adapter plug to the charger (Fig. 7a).
2. Insert discharged battery into the charger until it’s locked (Fig. 7b).
3. Couple AC/DC adapter plug to the wall outlet - red LED will light in conrmation.
4. After nishing the charging process green LED will light.
battery status
indicator
Fig. 6a Fig. 6b
Fig. 7a Fig. 7b

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8. DETECTOR OPERATION
8.1. GETTING STARTED
1. Take the EVD Main Unit.
2. Provide its power supply: insert a charged battery
(see page 7) or couple AC/DC adapter.
3. Place the EVD at least 50 cm far from surroundings.
4. Switch on the EVD by pressing ON/OFF button.
5. After the system test the EVD will pass to a
«READY» mode (Fig. 8, 9).
6. To enter «SEARCH» mode (Fig. 10) tap
(Fig. 9).
Periodic audio signal corresponds to vapor analysis
period of the method employed.
NOTE: In a complicated environment condition
might be a situation when the air in that place,
i.e. the gaseous background of the environment,
causes a false alarm.
The system reacts by a corresponding audio signal
and the LCD indication «ALARM» (Fig. 11). In such
case operator should readjust a threshold detection
level.
Fig. 9
Number of
ionogram
Fig. 11
Fig. 8
Number of
ionogram
Fig. 10
Ionogram

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8.2. THRESHOLD DETECTION LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
1. Tap the touchscreen to make icon
appear, than tap to enter Settings
Menu.
2. Select «THRESHOLD» by tapping it (Fig. 13).
3. Adjust threshold detection level by tapping
or (Fig. 14). Tap to apply
settings.
4. To exit from Settings Menu tap (Fig. 13).
The EVD will pass to a «READY» mode (Fig. 15).
NOTE: The EVD working capacity should be
checked after threshold level adjustment!
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 15
Threshold
detection
level
Fig. 14
Threshold
detection
level