Rae GammaRAE II User manual

GammaRAE II
Addendum For
Firmware Version 2.00
Intrinsically Safe
Personal Radiation Monitor
Part Number 047-4105-100
Revision A, November 2005
Saudi Arabia : [email protected]
U.A.E : [email protected]

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Introduction
This addendum covers changes in the GammaRAE II
rmware from version 1.00 to version 2.00, and replaces the
Operation section of the included manual.

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Contents
Operation ........................................4
Normal Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
NORM .......................................5
CAL ........................................5
PEAK .......................................6
MIN .........................................6
DOSE .......................................7
TIME ........................................8
STAT ........................................8
COMM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
TEST ........................................9
Programming Mode .............................10
Alarm Set ...................................12
Datalog Set ..................................14
Monitor Set ..................................15
Back Lite ..................................16
Buzz & Lite ................................16
Vibrate mode ................................16
Temp Unit .................................17
Gamma Unit ...............................17
Change Date ...............................17
Change Time ...............................18
Quit ......................................18
Default Settings and Parameter Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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Operation
The GammaRAE II has two modes: Normal Operating Mode
and Programming Mode. Normal Operating Mode is the
default; see Programming Mode, on page 20, for details on
entering and using Programming Mode.
Normal Operating Mode
In Normal Operating Mode, the GammaRAE II detects
gamma radiation and accumulates radiation dosage data.
In Normal Operating Mode, pressing the MODE button
sequentially steps the unit through the following functions:
NORM Normal Operating Mode
CAL Background calibration (only in Search Mode)
PEAK Maximum radiation level detected since last cleared
MIN Minimum radiation level detected since last cleared
DOSE Accumulated radiation dosage since last cleared
TIME Time, date, and time unit has been on
STAT Detector status (battery voltage and internal temp.)
COMM Open BlueTooth communication with computer
TEST Self test (if Diagnostic Flag is set during start-up)
Each function remains active for 60 seconds before
automatically returning to the Normal Operating Mode.
Pressing the MODE button changes the selection from one
function to the next one in the sequence.

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NORM
Normal Operating Mode of the GammaRAE II.
Displays a measurement of the ambient radiation.
Can display in counts per second (cps) or µR/h or
µSv/h, depending on how the detector is set up (see
Programming Mode). Switch back and forth between
units by pressing the SET button.
Press the MODE button to step to the next function.
CAL
Background calibration. This option is only active if
the GammaRAE II is in Search Mode. This option is
skipped if the detector is in Safety Mode.
Press the SET button to have the detector update the
background radiation reading.
Press the MODE button to step to the next function.

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PEAK
The maximum radiation level detected since last
cleared.
Press the SET button twice to clear the PEAK value.
If you press SET once but do not want to clear the
reading, press MODE to return to the PEAK reading.
The PEAK value is also cleared when the detector is
turned off.
Press the MODE button to step to the next function.
MIN
The minimum radiation level detected since last cleared.
Press the SET button twice to clear the MIN value.
If you press SET once but do not want to clear the
reading, press MODE to return to the MIN reading.

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The MIN value is also cleared when the detector is
turned off.
Press the MODE button to step to the next function.
DOSE
The accumulated radiation dosage since last cleared.
Press the SET button twice to clear the DOSE value.
If you press SET once but do not want to clear the
DOSE reading, press MODE to return to the DOSE
reading.
Press the MODE button to step to the next function.

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TIME
Time, date, and run time. Date is displayed in
YYYY-MM-DD format (can be set in Programming
Mode). Time is displayed in HH:MM:SS format (can
be set in Programming Mode).
On Run time from when the detector was turned
on (shown in hours and minutes, 0000:00)
Press the MODE button to step to the next function.
STAT
Detector status.
BattV Battery voltage
Temp Internal temperature (can be displayed in °C
or °F – see Programming Mode)
Press the MODE button to step to the next function.

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COMM
Communicate with a computer using BlueTooth®
radio. Press SET to open the connection on the
GammaRAE II unit end. Use the ProRAE Studio
Radiation Software on your computer to download
datalogs.
TEST
Self test. This consists of tests to make sure all alert
functions are working properly. This function is only
enabled if the Diagnostic Flag was set at start-up.
To set the Diagnostic Flag, press and hold SET and
MODE simultaneously when turning the unit on,
instead of pressing MODE only.
Press the SET button to accept and to initiate testing.
The Buzzer is tested. Press the SET button to start the
next test.

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The Vibrator is tested. Press the SET button to start
the next test.
The LEDs are tested. Press the SET button to start the
next test.
The back light is tested. Press the SET button to start
the next test.
The BlueTooth® radio is tested.
Press the SET button to start the next test.

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The Buzzer in Alarm is tested.
Press the SET button to nish the TEST functions.
This returns GammaRAE II to Normal Operating
Mode. During any test, if the SET button is not
pressed within 60 seconds, the unit will automatically
move on to the next test.
Programming Mode
Programming Mode is used to change alarm settings and
detector settings (units of measure, time, etc.).
Note: Changes to some parameters cause the detector to
automatically restart or recalibrate.
From Normal Operating Mode, simultaneously press the
MODE button and SET button, and hold them down for 3
seconds. GammaRAE II enters the Programming Mode and
displays the Main Menu:

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Press the MODE button to step through the menu of
parameters.
Press the SET button to select a parameter.
Alarm Set
Select Alarm Set to set the alarm mode or type and
the detection limits for the alarm:
Parameter Used In
Alarm Type Select Search or
Safety Mode
Gamma CF Search Mode
Gamma Hi Safety Mode
Gamma Low Safety Mode
Quit
The Gamma CF (Gamma Correction Factor) is
used to set the Search Mode Alarm at a calculated

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percentage above background. The alarm is set
according to:
Search Mode Alarm = CF*σ
bk
where σ
bk
is the standard deviation of the stored
background reading.
Note: The default value is 005.8.
Press the MODE button to step through the digits
from left to right. Use the SET button to increment
each digit (from 0 through 9).
Select Save to save changes or Quit to discard changes.
To exit Alarm Set, step through the options using the
MODE button until you see Quit. Press the SET button
to exit Alarm Set, and then step through the Main
Menu until you see Quit. Press SET to exit Program
mode and return to Normal Operating Mode.

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Datalog Set
Select Datalog Set to change any of the following
datalog parameters:
Clear Data Datalog Period
Datalog Type Quit
Clear Data: Press the SET button to clear the
datalog. Press the MODE button to return to the
Datalog Set Menu.
Datalog Period: Set the time interval between
datalog points. You may set any time interval
between 1 and 3600 seconds. Press the MODE button
to step through the digits from left to right. Use the
SET button to increment each digit (from 0 to 9).
Select Save to save changes or Quit to discard
changes.
Datalog Type: Set the type of datalogging. Choices
are Continuous or Event-driven. Choose Continuous
to log data at a set interval at all times (except when
the unit is Programming Mode). Choose Event-

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driven to log data only when the dose rate readings
increase or the unit goes into alarm.
Quit: To exit Datalog Set, step through the options
using the MODE button until Quit is selected. Then
press the SET button.
Note: The software required to download datalogs
will be available in 2006. To get your free copy of
the software, please register your GammaRAE II at
www.raesystems.com/Support/ProductRegistration.
Monitor Set
Select Monitor Set to change any of the following
parameters:
Back Lite Gamma Unit
Buzz & Lite Change Date
Vibrate Mode Change Time
Temp Unit Quit
Press the MODE button to step through these options.
Select an option using the SET button. Once you have
selected a menu option, step through the options
using
the MODE button, and select using the SET button.

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Back Lite
Set the behavior of the display backlight. Choices are
Automatic (a photosensor turns on the light in dark
locations), Manual (light stays on for 15 seconds
when you tap SET in Normal Operating Mode), or
Off.
Buzz & Lite
Set the behavior of the audible and visible alarms.
Choices are Both on (LEDs and audible alarm), Light
only (LEDs only), or Both off.
Note: You cannot turn off all of the alarm alerts at the
same time. If you select Both Off when the Vibration
alarm is Off, “Invalid Setting” is displayed and the
previous Buzz & Lite setting is restored.
Vibrate Mode
Set the vibration alarm. Choices are On or Off.
Note: You cannot turn off all of the alarm alerts at
the same time. If you select Both Off when the Buzz
& Lite is set to Both Off, “Invalid Setting” will be
displayed and the previous Vibrate setting will be restored.

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Temp Unit
Set the unit of measure. Choices are Fahrenheit and
Celsius. Press MODE to select Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Then press SET to save your choice and exit.
Gamma Unit
Set the unit of measure (of radiation). Choices are
µR/h or µSv/h. Press MODE to select your choice,
and then SET to save your choice and exit.
Change Date
Set the date (mm/dd/yyyy). Press MODE to step
through month, date, and year, and press SET to
increment through the digits (holding the SET button
continuously speeds through the numbers).
Press MODE to select Save, and press SET to save your
date changes. Otherwise, press MODE again to select
Quit and press SET to exit.

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Change Time
Set the time (hh/mm/ss). Press MODE to step
through hours, minutes, and seconds, and press SET
to increment through the digits (holding the SET
button continuously speeds through the numbers).
Note: The clock operates in 24-hour mode only.
Press MODE to select Save, and press SET to save
your time changes. Otherwise, press MODE again
and select Quit. Press SET to exit.
Quit
To exit Monitor Set, step through the options of
Monitor Set until you see Quit. Press the SET button
to exit Monitor Set. Then step through Main Menu
selections using the MODE button until you see
Quit. Press SET to exit Program Mode and return to
Normal Operating Mode.

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GammaRAE II Default Settings & Parameter
Ranges
Main
Menu Sub Menu Default Settings Data Range
Alarm
Set
Alarm Type Search Search/Safety
Gamma CF* 5.0 1.0-9.9
Gamma Hi 200 cps 0-99999 cps
Gamma Low 50 cps 0-99999 cps
Datalog
Set
Clear Data N/A N/A
Change Type
Continuous
Continuous or
Event-driven
Log Interval 60 sec 1-3600 sec
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Monitor
Set
Back Lite Manual
Automatic
Manual
Off
Buzz & Lite Both On
Both On
Light Only
Both Off
Vibrate On On
Off
Temp Unit Celsius Fahrenheit
Celsius
Gamma Unit µR/h µR/h
µSv/h
Change Date MM/DD/
YYYY
Change Time HH/MM/SS
GammaRAE II Default Settings & Parameter
Ranges (continued)