SunRADON Radon Sentinel 1030 User manual

Our Most Sensitive Monitor Yet
SunRADON LLC
425-B Pineda Ct.
Melbourne, FL 32940 USA
[phone]
sunradon.com

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User’s Guide, SunRADON Model 1030™
© 2021 by SunRADON LLC. All rights reserved.
The information contained in this manual and the accompanying software
program is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by SunRADON LLC. Copying,
duplicating, selling, or otherwise distributing any part of this product without the
prior written consent of SunRADON is prohibited.
SunRADON LLC reserves the right to make periodic modifications of this product
without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revision.
This guide is written for:
Software version: 3.0.3
Firmware version: 1.1.8
Model 1030™ Radon Sentinel™ and RadonSentinel™ are trademarks of
SunRADON LLC.
Document 1030012, Rev E, 01 December 2016
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Preface
Intended Use
The Model 1030 RadonSentinel is intended to be used by radon measurement
professionals for measurement of the indoor radon level in human dwellings.
Application
For a typical test, the radon monitor is set up in a building or structure to be
monitored, and the device is left unattended for the required test duration.
Ambient room air, laden with radon, diffuses into the radon monitor’s detection
chambers. Gaps between the base and the cover allow air to freely pass intothe
radon monitor. Radon decay by-products emit alpha particles which are detected
by the photo diodes and then counted. During a test, the number of counts
produced by the alpha particles is stored in memory and converted into radon
concentration (pCi/l) using the stored calibration factor. At the end of the test, the
results can be viewed on the radon monitor display, on a computer screen, or in
a printed report.
Health and Safety Instructions
Inspect all cables periodically for damage. Do not use any cable that is damaged
or has broken insulation. Replace the cable immediately. If any mechanical or
electrical degradation is suspected, contact SunRADON LLC for repair or
replacement.
Never pull on a cable to disconnect it. Always grasp the plug or connector.
CAUTION: Radon Sentinel Model 1030 should be used for indoor
applications only. Using in an outdoor environment may cause errors due
to humidity and extreme temperatures.
WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, this device must only be
connected to a supply mains with protective earth (ground).
WARNING: Never use the radon monitor in an area that could
contain explosive gases. A spark from inside the radon monitor could
ignite an explosion.
This equipment must be used in accordance with the instructions in
this manual. Read all instructions and safety labels before use.

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Check for physical damage prior to and after each use. If measurement errors or
device damage are suspected, contact SunRADON LLC.
Do not permit water or any other liquids to spill onto the device.
This device is not intended to be used in an oxygen rich environment.
For instructions to report health or safety related concerns, see Reporting Health or
Safety Related Issues or Concerns on page 30.
Regulatory Information
For a definition of the symbols used throughout this document and additional
information related to user and device safety, see Regulatory Supplement on
page 29. Review this information thoroughly before setting up and using the
device.
Finding Additional Information
Online Help — Help is available by selecting Help > Contents from the Continuous
Radon Monitor software application menu.
SunRADON website — Additional information is available on the SunRADON
website: https://sunradon.com/resources-support
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains a comprehensive
radon website at: https://www.epa.gov/radon, where you can find EPA
publications relating to radon, including:
•A Citizen's Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family
from Radon. This guidance offers strategies for testing your home for radon
and discussions of what steps to take after you have tested.
•Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction: How to Fix Your Home. This booklet is
for people who have tested their home for radon and confirmed that they have
elevated radon levels.
•Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon. This booklet is intended for anyone
who is buying or selling a home, real estate and relocation professionals, and
home inspectors.
Document Conventions
•Bold typeface indicates a button name or an entry that the user must type.
•Italicized typeface indicates the title of a manual, a cross-referenced
subsection in this manual, or introduces a new term or phrase.
•Bold italicized typeface indicates a menu option.
• “Text in double quotes” indicates a message that is displayed to the user.
• ‘Text in single quotes’ indicates the name of a window or dialog box.
• The Z suffix in a part number indicates a RoHS2 compliant part.

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Preface ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Health and Safety Instructions . . . . . iii
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Finding Additional Information . . . . . iv
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Options and Accessories . . . . . . . .2
Model 1030™ Operation . . . . ...... . . 3
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Inserting Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . .4
Turning on the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Configuring Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting Parameters Using
Radon Sentinel Keys . . . . . . . . .6
Personal Identification Number . . . . . .7
Lost PIN Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Positioning the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Checking Unit Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Starting a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Terminating a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Displaying EPA, Average, and
Current Radon Values . . . . . . . . . .8
Clearing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting Radon Sentinel to
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Disconnecting the Model 1030 Radon
Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Radon Monitor Software . .... . . . . . 11
About the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . .11
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . .11
Launching the Software . . . . . . . . . .13
Closing the Software . . . . . . . . . .13
Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Configuring Company
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Radon Monitor Details . . . . . . . . .15
Retrieving Data From the Monitor . . 16
Displaying Test Summary Data . . . . 16
Setting Up Customer Information . . 17
Test Chart Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Saving a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Opening a Saved File . . . . . . . . . . 19
Previewing and Printing Test Data . . 20
Previewing Raw Data . . . . . . . . . . 20
Printing Raw Data . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Customer Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Previewing Reports . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Printing Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Saving as PDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Specifications ...... . . . . . . . . . . 23
Model 1030 Radon Sentinel
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Recommended System
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Support and Maintenance .. . . . . 25
Maintaining Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Parts and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Disposal and Recycling . . . . . . . . 25
Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintaining Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Verifying Software Version . . . . . 26
Removing Software . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Multiple Software Installations . . 26
Service and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Radon System Error Codes . . . . . 28
Contacting
Sun RADON Support ..... . . 28
Support Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Regulatory Supplement . . .... . . . . . 29
Sun RADON LLC Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Operator Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . 30
Reporting Health or Safety Related
Issues or Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Modifications to Equipment . . . . . . . 30
Interaction with Other Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . . . 31
Contents

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Introduction
Description
The Radon Sentinel is adetection device used to measure the concentration of
radon gas. The unit is designed for professional inspectors to use in homes and
buildings. The Radon Sentinel is a continuous radon monitor that can be operated
using an AC adapter or four size C alkaline batteries.
The 16-character display on the Radon Sentinel shows instructions and radon
readings. Buttons below the display are used to enter data, set parameters, and
display data values. The Radon Sentinel connects to a computer via a USB cable
and the Continuous Radon Monitor software can then be used to download
measurements, set parameters, and print reports. See Radon Monitor Software
on page 11.
Parts
Unpack the Model 1030 Radon Sentinel and verify that the parts described below
are included in the package. When unpacking, save the packing material to use
when sending the Model 1030 Radon Sentinel to SunRADON for annual
calibration.
Figure 1. Parts Furnished with Model 1030 Radon Sentinel
No. Part Number Description
11030300Z* Model 1030 Radon Sentinel
2801041Z** Cable, USB, A-B M, 2 m
3741001Z** AC to USB power adapter, 5VDC, 100-240V, 0.5A, USB
—0200014 Customer Support site introduction letter (not shown)
—1030012 User’s Guide (not shown; available on SunRadon website)
—1030013 Getting Started Guide (not shown)
*Z indicates a RoHS2 compliant part.
** Included with the Model 1030 Radon Sentinel but may be ordered as
an accessory.
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Radon support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the SunRADON
Support website: https://sunradon.com/resources-support For more
information, see Contacting SunRADON Support on page 28.
Options and Accessories
Contact SunRADON Sales to order any of the following accessories.
Table 1. Model 1030 Radon Sentinel Accessories
Part Number Description
102378 Sign, self-adhesive, “Warning, Closed Building Procedure”
102379 Sign, plastic, hanging, “Caution, Radon Test in Progress”
1028130 Sign, vinyl static cling, “Warning, Closed Building Procedure”
1030000-SC Heavy duty case (for Radon Sentinel, Model 1030 only)

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Model 1030 Radon Sentinel Operation
Connecting Power
The Radon Sentinel can be operated on battery power or AC power. When the
Radon Sentinel is connected to AC power, the battery provides back-up power.
Inserting Batteries
Disconnect the Radon Sentinel from AC power before installing batteries. A new
set of four size C alkaline batteries will operate the device for 300+ hours.
The battery compartment is accessed from the right side panel of the Model
1030 Radon Sentinel. Replacement batteries can be purchased from any retail
source.
1Remove the cap from one of the battery compartments by rotating it
counterclockwise.
2Insert two size C alkaline batteries, so that the negative end of the
battery goes into the compartment first.
Figure 2. Inserting Batteries
3Replace the battery compartment cap by pressing down on the cap while
turning it clockwise until it is tight.
Tip: Use two hands — hold cap down with your thumb and use your other
hand to tighten the cap. If cap is cross-threaded, remove it and realign
threads.
4Repeat steps 1through 3for the other battery compartment.
CAUTION: High humidity may shorten battery life. Connect the AC
power adapter when using the Model 1030 Radon Sentinel in areas
with high humidity.
Remove cap –
turn CCW
Unit uses four size C alkaline
batteries, two in each compartment

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Connecting the AC Adapter
Use these instructions when using AC power for the primary power source and
the batteries as backup.
1Connect USB cable type A connector to USB port on ACadapter.
Figure 3. Connecting Power to the Model 1030 Radon Sentinel
2Plug USB cable type B connection into USB port on right side panel of
ModModel 1030 Radon Sentinel.
3Plug AC adapter into a 120-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz wall outlet.
Turning on the Display
There is no power switch or key sequence to power on/off the Model 1030 Radon
Sentinel. When the AC power adapter is connected, the monitor display is on
continuously, indicating that the power is successfully connected. If power is
removed or if running on batteries alone and no buttons are pressed for 3 minutes,
the display turns off automatically.
If the display is not on, press any button. After a few seconds, the display turns on
and shows the battery status.
Figure 4. Turning on the Display
USB indicator – illuminates
when USB cable is
connected to PC
Type B
connector
Type A
connector
USB port on
AC adapter
The number of bars
indicate battery status