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

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TABLE OF FIGURES:
Diagram 11-1: Energy dependence in direction of max.
response, perpendicular to ref. mark, ambient
equivalent (RadEye GF).................................................11-6
Diagram 11-2: Energy dependence in direction of max. ...........
response, perpendicular to ref. mark, ambient
equivalent (RadEye GF-10) ...........................................11-6
Diagram 11-3: Angular response, horizontal plane
(RadEye GF)..................................................................11-7
Diagram 11-4: Angular response, horizontal plane
(RadEye GF-10).............................................................11-8
Diagram 11-5: Angular response, vertical plane
(RadEye GF)..................................................................11-9
Diagram 11-6: Angular response, vertical plane
(RadEye GF-10)...........................................................11-10
Diagram 11-7: Statistical standard deviation of the measured
value with constant dose rates
(RadEye GF / GF-10)...................................................11-11

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The dose rate measuring range of the RadEye GF-10 is limited
to 3 Sv/h (300 R/h for RadEye GF).
Correct dose integration is performed only, if the instrument
does not display over load “OVERLOAD”.
The device is not intended for use as a legal personal dose
meter.
The RadEye GF/GF-10 is not well suited for pulsed radiation.
There will be a significant under estimation at dose rates dur-
ing pulse of more than 1.7 R/h / 17 mSv/h.
Do not use the unit if error messages appear on the screen.
The earphone connector at the bottom side of the instrument
must be exclusively used by equipment that is specified for
use with RadEye GF / GF-10.
The instrument must not be used in explosive atmosphere.

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WEEE Compliance:
This product is required to comply with the European Union’s
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol:
Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more
recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State, and
this product should be disposed of or recycled through them.
Further information on Thermo Fisher Scientific compliance
with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and in-
formation on Thermo Fisher Scientific products which may
assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Di-
rective are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS

RadEye GF-Series DB-083 E 1-1
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1. Introduction
The pocket sized RadEye is a sensitive and rugged device to
measure the ambient equivalent dose rate of gamma and X-ray
radiation. . In this context, it is important to note, that users
may select “R/h”, “Sv/h” “Gy/h” or “rem/h” as a display unit,
with the understanding that the energy response characteristic
is not altered by this selection. Within the RadEye GF/GF-10
the relation 1 R = 1 rem =10 mSv = 8.77 mGy/h is used.
The characteristic feature of the RadEye GF/GF-10 is the use
of sophisticated low power technology components and mi-
croprocessor based fully automatic self-checks. No mainte-
nance is required.
The last 1600 mean and maximum values of the dose rate are
recorded internally and can be read out via serial interface.
Additionally the device logs the last 250 alarms, errors and
changes of the configuration. All events can be read out via
serial interface.
A real time clock is provided to add a time stamp to all buffer
data.

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All or selected menu functions described in 3.1 can be con-
figured to be invisible and inaccessible by the user.
Thus, the instrument can be configured to both, an extremely
simple mode allowing just LCD-illumination and alarm ac-
knowledgment to a very versatile mode for the more experi-
enced user.
Alarm LED
showing radiation
exceeding thresh-
olds.
Visible from top if
worn in a holster
and from display
side
Rugged plastic
enclosure
Earphone connector
Key on top side to
acknowledge alarms
if worn in a holster
Powerful graph-
ical display
Easy to use, four
key, menu driven
user interface

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2. Installation and start-up
2.1 Scope of delivery
The RadEye is delivered in a folding paper box together with
two AAA cells and an operating manual.
A rubber protection sleeve, a holster and an earphone may be
added optionally.
Ordering information for the accessories see chapter 10.

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2.2 Inserting the battery
The two AAA-Alkaline cells as delivered with the instrument
allow up to 900 h of normal operation.
AAA size rechargeable batteries can be used as well.
•Switch off the measuring instrument.
•If supplied, remove rubber sleeve.
•Open the cover of the battery compartment.
Use of a coin is recommended.
•Exchange the batteries according to the shown polarity.
•Close the compartment cover hooks first, care for the rub-
ber seal being in its groove.
•Switch on the unit again. (see chapter 2.4).

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The instrument continues working in the operating mode set
last.
The measured values in the history memory remain stored.
The real time clock for time stamp of history values and log-
book continue operation if batteries are exchanged immediate-
ly. If Real Time Clock is set, actual time and date is displayed
for 3 s.
RTC will always be reset, if instrument is stored without bat-
teries for more than 10 seconds.
History data and measurement parameters are stored perma-
nently, even if batteries are removed.
RTC information is only required, if the instrument switched
off and on during operation and if correct timing information
for history and logbook entries is needed.

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2.3 Mounting of the protection sleeve
The rubber protection sleeve improves ruggedness to mechan-
ical shocks.
For mounting of the sleeve first put the instrument into the top
of the sleeve. Then pull lower edges of the sleeve, one after
the other into its right position.
First step Second step
Front view Rear view