Thermo Scientific RadEye PRD-ER User manual

Operating Instructions DB-066 E
RadEye PRD-ER
Alarming Personal Radiation Detector
with extended measuring range

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REVISIONS SHEET:
Rev. Rev.
state
Dept.
resp.
Name Rev.
page
Cat.
*)
Explanation
27.08.07 RM&P-E Iw/Tr > V 1.32
A 23.07.08 RM&P-EH Pi cpl. A > V 1.50
Low Battery warning
Lu-Test
B 08.04.09 RM&P-EH Pi 1-2 C
C 27.06.12 RM&SI-EH Pij Cpl. A From V3.00
New chapter structure,
flow diagram
D 18.09.12 RM&SI-EH Pij 4-16 C
E 25.11.14 RM&SI-EH Pij
4-3
4-12
4-13
4-15
C From V3.06
Rated alarm
Graphic display
Lu-test
Display contrast
F 06.07.15 RM&SI-EH Pij 11-3 I ECN80229
*) 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
3.2 Basic display.................................................................3-5
3.2.1 Count Rate Mode...............................................3-5
3.2.1.1 Count Rate Mode with cps display
(Recommended Mode)...............................3-5
3.2.1.2 Count Rate Mode with Dose Rate Display.3-6
3.2.2 Dose Rate Mode ................................................3-7
3.2.3 Level Mode........................................................3-7
3.3 Alarm thresholds...........................................................3-8

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3.4 Alarm threshold based on the relative
standard deviation (sigma threshold)............................3-8
3.5 Setting alarm thresholds..............................................3-11
4. Operation..........................................4-1
4.1 Audible single pulse indication and finder mode..........4-1
4.1.1 Single pulse indication.......................................4-1
4.1.2 Finder mode:......................................................4-2
4.2 Alarm indication ...........................................................4-2
4.3 Rated alarm...................................................................4-3
4.4 Additional information..................................................4-4
4.5 Key Lock.......................................................................4-4
4.6 Process description for detection of radiation sources..4-5
4.7 Background...................................................................4-6
4.8 NBR (natural background rejection).............................4-7
4.9 Alarm latching...............................................................4-9
4.10 Show alarm..........................................................4-10
4.11 Text Info..............................................................4-11
4.12 Display rotation...................................................4-11

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4.13 Graphic display ...................................................4-12
4.14 Set date and time.................................................4-12
4.15 Battery type.........................................................4-12
4.16 Lu-Test................................................................4-13
4.17 Change menu language .......................................4-15
4.18 Adjust display contrast........................................4-15
4.19 BTcom cover.......................................................4-15
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 warning ....................................................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 Start RadEye.EXE.........................................................6-3
6.3.1 RadEye PRD-ER Device Parameters ................6-4
6.3.2 Measurements....................................................6-4
6.3.3 Creating a Measurement File.............................6-6
6.3.4 Select serial interface.........................................6-8
6.4 Configuration................................................................6-9
6.4.1 Tab “Generals”................................................6-10
6.4.2 Tab “Text”.......................................................6-12
6.4.3 Tab “Alarm”....................................................6-13
6.4.4 Bluetooth .........................................................6-14
6.4.5 Tab “Functions”...............................................6-15
6.4.6 Writing the configuration to the RadEye.........6-16
6.5 History.........................................................................6-16
6.6 Logbook......................................................................6-19
7. Trouble Shooting.............................7-1
7.1 RadEye PRD 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 Lu-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 Test-Adapter for RadEye PRD (425067071)......10-2
10.4 Desktop holder (425067060)...............................10-2
10.5 IR connection cable serial (4254029)..................10-3
10.6 IR connection cable USB (4254026) ..................10-3
10.7 Bluetooth battery cover (425067087) .................10-4
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...........................................................10-11
10.9 RadEye Area Monitor with alarm contacts
(4250680)..........................................................10-11
10.10 RadEye inductive charger.................................10-12
10.10.1 LED indicators...........................................10-13

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11. Technical data................................11-1
11.1 RadEye inductive charger...................................11-8
11.2 RadEye car holder...............................................11-9
11.3 Firmware versions RadEye PRD-ER................11-10
V1.32............................................................................11-10
V1.50............................................................................11-10
V1.54............................................................................11-10
V1.56............................................................................11-10
V1.57............................................................................11-10
V3.00............................................................................11-10
V3.05............................................................................11-11
V3.06............................................................................11-11
12. Annex..............................................12-1
12.1 Interrelationship between false alarm
probability and sigma value ................................12-1
12.2 Flow Diagram Background Learning &
Alarming .............................................................12-2
12.3 Factory Settings RadEye PRD-ER......................12-3
13. Service contact ..............................13-1

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TABLE OF FIGURES:
Diagram 11-1: Count rate depending on dose rate
RadEye PRD-ER............................................................11-2
Diagram 11-2: Dose rate display depending on dose rate
RadEye PRD-ER............................................................11-2
Diagram 11-3: Energy dependence in direction of max.
response, perpendicular to ref. mark..............................11-6
Diagram 11-4: Angular response, horizontal plane...............11-6
Diagram 11-5: Angular response, vertical plane A...............11-7
Diagram 11-6: Angular response, vertical plane B...............11-7

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The RadEye PRD is not intended to be used as a personal do-
simeter.
Do not use the unit if error messages appear on the screen.
The instrument must not be used in explosive atmosphere.
The earphone connector at the bottom side of the instrument
must be exclusively used by equipment that is specified for
use with RadEye PRD-ER.
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 recy-
cling/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 information on Thermo Fisher Scien-
tific products which may assist the detection of substances subject to
the RoHS Directive are available at
www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS

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1. Introduction
The Radiation Detection, Dose- and Dose Rate Monitor
RadEye PRD-ER is a highly sensitive and rugged measuring
device to detect and localize radiation sources and to measure
the dose rate of gamma radiation. The RadEye PRD-ER is
designed to meet the requirements in the ANSII standard
42.32 and 42.33 part 1 and IEC 62401.
A characteristic feature of the RadEye PRD-ER is the use of so-
phisticated low power technology components and microproces-
sor based fully automatic selfchecks. No maintenance is required.
The RadEye PRD-ER incorporates a highly sensitive NaI (Tl)
scintillation detector which is equipped with a miniature photo-
multiplier allowing the detection of very low radiation levels.
With the help of specific proprietary circuitry developed by
Thermo Scientific the equivalent dose rate measuring range is
extended up to 100 mSv/h (10 rem/h). Thus, the RadEye PRD-
ER does not only represent a high-performance measuring device
for persons who are responsible for detecting and localizing radi-
ation sources, but incorporates as well the features of a wide
range dose rate meter and dosimeter. In this context it is im-
portant to note, that users may select “R/h” as a display unit, with
the understanding that the energy response characteristic is not
altered by this selection.

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Within the RadEye PRD-ER the relation 1 R = 1 rem =10 mSv is
used.
Regardless of these sophisticated details of the dose and
dose rate calculation (which is if very limited importance
for gamma radiation above approximately 150 keV), it is
highly recommended to operate the unit in count rate
mode in order to fast response to small amounts of incre-
mental radiation. Even while displaying and alarming on
count rate, dose and dose rate calculation and alarm is provid-
ed according to a permanent analysis of the radiation energy
and intensity, which however cannot be as fast as the surveil-
lance of the count rate.
For retrospective analysis the last 1600 mean and maximum
values of the dose rate and count rate are recorded internally
and can be read out via serial interface.
Additionally the RadEye PRD-ER 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 stored measurement data.

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All menu functions described in 3.1 can be configured to be
invisible.
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, show-
ing radiation ex-
ceeding thresholds.
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 graphical display.
Units in cps, Roentgen or
Sievert.
See chapter 0
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 PRD-ER is delivered in a folding paper box to-
gether with two AAA cells, a rubber protection sleeve and an
operating manual.
Ordering information for the accessories (see chapter 10):
Holster....................................Part No.: 42506/7046
Earphone.................................Part No.: 42506/7037
Car holder...............................Part No.: 42506/7065
Desktop holder .......................Part No.: 42506/7060
Rubber sleeve Replacement ...Part No.: 42506/7030-18

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2.2 Inserting the battery
The two AAA-Alkaline cells as delivered with the instrument
allow up to 600 h of normal operation.
AAA size rechargeable batteries can be used as well.
•Switch off the measuring instrument.
•Remove rubber boot.
•Open the cover of the battery compartment.
Use of a coin is recommended.
•Exchange the batteries according to the shown polarity.
Always replace both batteries with new ones and the same
type.
•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)
The instrument continues working in the operating mode set
last (see chapter 3.2).
The measured values in the history memory remain stored.

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The real time clock for time stamp of history values and log-
book continue operation, if batteries are exchanged without
delays. If Real Time Clock is set, actual time and date is dis-
played for 3 s (see chapter 2.4).
If correct timing information of logbook and history is re-
quired, the Real Time Clock should be set by means of the PC-
program.
To keep RTC running during battery exchange, batteries must
be exchanged without delays.
History data and measurement parameters are stored perma-
nently, even if batteries are removed.
RTC information is only required, if the instrument is
switched off and on during operation and if correct timing
information for history and logbook entries is needed.
For the last power on interval, the relative time information of
logbook and history is corrected to actual PC clock time dur-
ing read out. In these cases the setting of the clock is not re-
quired.

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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