Thermo Scientific RadEye GF User manual

Operating Instructions DB-083 E
RadEye GF-Series
GF
GF-10
Gamma Survey Meters

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REVISIONS SHEET:
Rev. Rev.
state
Dept.
resp.
Name Rev.
page
Cat.
*)
Explanation
06.04.11 RM&SI-EH Leder First edition
A 15.09.11 RM&SI-EH Leder cpl. A Complete revision for
Firmware V2.06
B 12.09.12 RM&SI-EH Pij
4-14
5-4
7-1
8-1
9-1
10-1
12-1
A > V3.01
New document struc-
ture
Change menu language
Calibration expiration
Trouble shooting
Maintenance
Spare parts
Optional accessories
Annex
C 07.06.13 RM&SI-EH Leder 11-2 A Energy range added
D 20.07.15 RM&SI-EH
ECN80271
Pij cpl. A from V3.06
*) Category C: editorial correction
I: clearing improvement
A: substantial amendment
Explanations must be given, at least with Category A.

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CONTENTS:
1. Introduction .....................................1-1
2. Installation and start-up..................2-1
2.1 Scope of delivery......................................................2-1
2.2 Inserting the battery..................................................2-2
2.3 Mounting of the protection sleeve ............................2-4
2.4 Switching the unit on................................................2-5
3. Configuration...................................3-1
3.1 Menu functions.........................................................3-1
3.1.1 Main menu.........................................................3-4
3.1.2 Measuring unit...................................................3-5
3.1.3 Operation mode .................................................3-5
3.1.4 Scaler parameter................................................3-6
3.1.5 Settings..............................................................3-6
3.1.6 Alarm indication................................................3-7
3.1.7 Bluetooth ...........................................................3-7

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3.2 Ratemeter..................................................................3-8
3.2.1 Trend indication.................................................3-9
3.3 Scaler ......................................................................3-10
3.4 Alarm thresholds.....................................................3-11
3.5 Setting alarm thresholds..........................................3-11
4. Operation .........................................4-1
4.1 Audible single pulse indication and finder mode......4-1
4.2 Alarm indication.......................................................4-2
4.3 Additional information .............................................4-3
4.4 Key Lock...................................................................4-3
4.5 Process description for detection of radiation sources4-4
4.6 Earphone...................................................................4-5
4.7 Alarm latching ..........................................................4-6
4.8 Show alarm...............................................................4-6
4.9 Text Info ...................................................................4-7
4.10 Display rotation.....................................................4-7

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4.11 Set Date and Time.................................................4-8
4.12 Battery type...........................................................4-8
4.13 BTcom cover.........................................................4-9
4.14 Source test...........................................................4-10
4.15 Change menu language .......................................4-12
4.16 Adjust display contrast........................................4-12
4.17 Graphic display ...................................................4-12
5. Functional test.................................5-1
5.1 Functional test...........................................................5-1
5.2 Failure indication......................................................5-1
5.3 Overload indication...................................................5-3
5.4 Low Battery ..............................................................5-4
5.5 Calibration expiration date........................................5-5
6. PC configuration..............................6-1
6.1 Ways to connect to a PC...........................................6-1
6.1.1 Wireless connection via Bluetooth....................6-1
6.1.2 Cable connection ...............................................6-2

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6.2 Installation of the optional RadEye.EXE software...6-3
6.3 Starting RadEye.exe..................................................6-3
6.3.1 RadEye Device Parameters ...............................6-4
6.3.2 Measurements....................................................6-4
6.3.3 Creating a Measurement File.............................6-5
6.3.4 Select serial interface.........................................6-8
6.4 Configuration............................................................6-8
6.4.1 General configuration......................................6-10
6.4.2 Text..................................................................6-11
6.4.3 Mode settings...................................................6-12
6.4.4 Source test .......................................................6-13
6.4.5 Alarm setting...................................................6-14
6.4.6 Bluetooth .........................................................6-15
6.4.7 Menu item........................................................6-16
6.5 History ....................................................................6-17
6.6 Logbook..................................................................6-18
7. Trouble Shooting.............................7-1
7.1 RadEye doesn’t power on.........................................7-1
7.1.1 Press “On” for at least one second.....................7-1
7.1.2 Check battery.....................................................7-1
7.2 Reading data from the start up screen.......................7-2
7.3 The RadEye doesn’t show the menu items as
described in the manual ............................................7-2

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7.4 The RadEye shows an error message in the
display’s top line.......................................................7-3
7.5 The RadEye is not found in the software..................7-3
7.6 RadEye lost date and time settings ...........................7-5
7.7 RadEye’s battery status is lower than expected........7-6
7.8 History data shows the wrong time and date ............7-6
8. Maintenance.....................................8-1
8.1 Recommended maintenance .....................................8-1
8.1.1 Source test .........................................................8-1
8.1.2 Cleaning the instrument.....................................8-1
8.1.3 Remove batteries for storage.............................8-2
9. Spare Parts ......................................9-1
9.1 Available spare parts.................................................9-1
9.2 Recommended spare parts ........................................9-1
10. Optional Accessories .................10-1
10.1 RadEye Holster (425067046)..............................10-1
10.2 Earphone for RadEye series (425067037)...........10-1

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10.3 Ba-133-Adapter for RadEye (425067072)..........10-2
10.4 Desktop holder (425067060)...............................10-2
10.5 IR connection cable serial (4254029)..................10-2
10.6 IR connection cable USB (4254026) ..................10-3
10.7 Bluetooth battery cover (425067087) .................10-3
10.8 RadEye car- and wall holder with accumulator
charging circuit....................................................10-4
10.8.1 Accessories for dash board mounting of
car holder 42506/7065
(including charging function)
holder 42506/7060 (mechanical holder only)..10-8
10.8.2 Accessories for data transmission using the
car adaptor .....................................................10-10
10.8.3 Accessories for AC – operation of the
car adaptor .....................................................10-10
10.9 RadEye Area Monitor with alarm contacts
(4250680)..........................................................10-11
10.10 RadEye inductive charger .................................10-11
10.10.1 LED indicators...........................................10-12
11. Technical data.............................11-1
11.1 RadEye GF /GF10...............................................11-1

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11.2 RadEye inductive charger ...................................11-5
11.3 Firmware revisions............................................11-12
V 2.02...........................................................................11-12
V 2.05...........................................................................11-12
V 2.06...........................................................................11-12
V 3.01...........................................................................11-12
V 3.06...........................................................................11-13
12. Annex...........................................12-1
12.1 Factory Settings...................................................12-1
13. Service contact ...........................13-1