RADEX RD1212-BT User manual

This device is intended to measure the background radiation of
the environment as well as products and materials.
APPEARANCE
, , functions can be changed depending on application.
Flashlight
Key
Mini-USB
Display
Key
Key
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
Fitting power elevents
1. Open the battery compartment lid.
2. Insert two batteries ("AAA")
3. Close the battery compartment.
Result
The rst measurement result will
appear on display after about 10
seconds.
Switching off
Press and hold for a few seconds.
Switching on
Press .
DISPLAY LAYOUT
Icons 1- 5, 11, 12 are displayed when the device is turned on.
1. Audible alarm
2. Measuring Cycle in progress
3. Vibration On/Off
4. Backlighting
5. Bluetooth On / Off
6. Atmospheric pressure
7. Key function
8. Key function
9. Measurement result
10. Air temperature
11. Key function
12. Date
13. Time
14. Background Radiation
15. Alarm threshold
16. Power battery charge level
- high
•
•
•- low (battery to be
replaced).
17. Unit of measurement:
micro Sievert per hour
18. Indicates that a quantum was
detected
19. Number of measurement
cycles performed
DEVICE OPERATION
Measurement
Measurements begin when the device is turned on.
Measurement with Background value
When making measurements with Background Value, two results
are displayed simultaneously:
а- excess over (b) b- background radiation
Self-Test
During operaton of the device, Self-Testing is performed on
continuous basis. If a malfuncion is detected, an ERROR message
will be displayed on screen.
Result
a
b
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11
12
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14
15
2
3
4
5
6
7
Quick Start Guide
Battery compartment
Battery
compartment lid
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MENU
• to enter the menu press , main menu will appear on display
• use buttons or to move the cursor . Use button to
select
• moving the cursor to choose the desired function and
to select it. Symbol will appear/disappear next to the desired
function to indicate that it has been selected/deselected.
• After 30 seconds of inactivity the device will exit to main menu.
• when batteries are removed, the date and time will reset after
40 hours
DATA TRANSFER TO PC
1. You can upload the measured data to PC using RadexRead
software.
2. Connect the device to PC using USB cable (included).
3. Start RadexRead software. Now, the device is ready to sync with PC.
NOTE: Radexread software should be installed on your computer
prior to use.
FLASHLIGHT
To switch the ashlight, press and hold for a few seconds.
Radiation: How much is harmful?
Not all radiation is the same, so scientists use the ‘sievert’ to measure the
health risks of radiation.
A one-sievert dose of radiation would cause immediate radiation sickness.
But most radiation doses are much smaller, so you’ll see them measured in
millisieverts or even smaller microsieverts.
1 sievert = 1000 millisieverts
1 millisievert = 1000 microsieverts
uSv/h micro Sieverts per hour.
0.10 This is low, it does not get any lower.
0.21 Pretty normal. Depends on local geology.
0.42 Happens occasionally with no real reason.
Just keep an eye on it.
0.83 ALERT - No need to panic, but try to gure
out what is going on, stay out of the rain
and avoid unnecessary trips.
1.25 Real risk of cancer if exposed for a year.
4.17 Real risk of cancer if exposed for 90 days.
20,000 Annual limit for Nuclear Plant Workers.
100,000 Annual limit for Fukushima workers.
Sievert calculations based on Cesium-137 isotope.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Range of Indications µSv/h 0,05 to 999
Energy range of registered:
Gamma radiation
X-radiation
Beta-radiation
MeV 0,1 to 1,25
0,03 to 3,0
0,4 to 3,5
Error,
where Р – dose power in µSv/h %± (15+6/Р)
Alarm threshold (increments of 0.05) µSv/h 0,05 to 1,2
Measurement time s 10
Measurement permanently
Batteries ("AAA") pcs 2
Uninterrupted operation time h 300
Temperature range (humidity should not
exceed 85% at 25C) °С -18 to +45
Device dimensions mm 97x68x24
Weight (without batteries) kg 0,08
* At factory settings, with natural background conditions, without use of
ashlight.
Factory settings
Threshold - 0,30 µSv/h; Audible alarm - on; Date collection - off; Vibrato
signal - off; Backlighting - off.
Please be advised that the measurement results obtained
with the use of this device should NOT be relied upon as ofcial
and conclusive. No ofcial government body has approved the
use of this device.
What is included
RADEX RD1212-BT USB cable
The RadexRead Free Soware has been updated!
• Read data from RD1212-BT and see it on your PC.
• Store the readings you took on your PC or share it on a server.
• With one click – Assign Locaon to your data on the World Map.
• See data from other users on the World Map.
• Save your data for personal use only.
• Chart your data for specic locaon vs specied me period.
• Save your data for the world to see in Internaonal Database.
• Quick and easy access with a Customizable Interface.
Download the latest version from our website:
www.QuartaRad.com Quarta-Rad, Inc.
[phone] (10 - 6 EST)
[email protected]
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