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19.1

 

Complete set 

20

 

Contents of delivery kit are listed in Table  1 .1. 

Table 1.

1

 

Name, type 

Serial 

Number 

Q-ty 

Note 

1

 

АТ2522 Radiation detector 

(Alpha sensor) 

 

 

 

2

 

USB-microUSB cable 

 

 

3

 

Set of spare light-protection films 

 

4

 

“AlphaSensor” Software 

 

On external 
media 

5

 

User's Manual 

 

Including 
Software 
User’s 
Manual 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AT2522

Page 1: ...Scientific and Production Unitary Enterprise АТ2522 RADIATION DETECTOR ALPHA SENSOR User s Manual Contents 1 Description and operation3 1 1 Purpose3 1 2 Specifications4 ...

Page 2: ... certificate22 9 Packing list22 10 Commissioning certificate23 11 Manufacturer s warranty23 12 Claim information24 Appendix A Replacement of the light protection film 26 The purpose of this User s Manual is to explain the operation principle and design of AT2522 Radiation detector Alpha sensor further referred to as alpha sensor It contains main specifications and other data to provide correct and...

Page 3: ...at workplace living and recreation areas as well as for training purposes 4 Operating conditions Ambient air temperature From 20 C to 50 C Relative humidity with air temperature 35 C without condensation 95 Atmospheric pressure From 84 to 106 7 kPa 5 IP40 protection rating against ingress of water dust and foreign particles according to GOST 14254 2015 6 Meets electrical safety requirements of GOS...

Page 4: ...ift amplitude of 0 35 mm Constant magnetic fields and alternating fields of network frequency with intensity of up to 400 A m 14 Alpha sensor in transport packaging survives the following conditions Ambient air temperature from 20 C to 50 ºС Relative air humidity up to 100 at 40 C Impacts with acceleration of 98 m s2 10g where impact duration is 16 ms and the number of shocks is 1000 10 in each of...

Page 5: ...18 Index of reliability Mean time to failure 10000 h Mean operating life 10 years Mean time to recover Up to 1 h 19 Alpha sensor contains no precious materials or non ferrous metals ...

Page 6: ...d in Table 1 1 Table 1 1 Name type Serial Number Q ty Note 1АТ2522 Radiation detector Alpha sensor 1 2USB microUSB cable 1 3Set of spare light protection films 1 5 4 AlphaSensor Software 1 On external media 5User s Manual 1 Including Software User s Manual ...

Page 7: ...tion detector with dimensions of 55 45 1 mm 20 1 2Design See Figure 1 1 for general view of Alpha sensor Figure 1 1 Alpha sensor consists of housing and removable protection plate which covers the detector A display is located on the front face of the housing A USB connector for charging the built in battery and for connecting the alpha sensor to a PC is located on the end face of the housing ...

Page 8: ...mation Name and designation of alpha sensor Serial number Manufacturing year Manufacturer s trademark Made in Belarus caption 23 Marking of packaging complies with requirements in GOST 14192 96 and design documentation 24 Main additional and informational signs are made typographically 24 1Packaging 25 The packaging is a box with alpha sensor and supplied accessories inside ...

Page 9: ...ilt in battery can be charged by the USB microUSB cable from the delivery set connected to a USB port of a PC 33 Charge the built in battery while the alpha sensor is powered off Displaying the icon indicates that the battery is charging while the icon indicates that the battery charging process is over Then the alpha sensor goes to trickle charge mode and can remain in it for quite a long time No...

Page 10: ...lpha emitting radionuclides is the representative means of assessing dangers from surfaces contaminated by radioactive materials as a source of subsequent internal irradiation 37 1 2Surface contamination by alpha emitting radionuclides can be assessed in places of work with open sources of ionizing radiation as well as in premises with a possibility of contamination by transportation of radioactiv...

Page 11: ...the higher is the alarm frequency 37 1 4The process of alpha sensor operation allows the potential of false positives It is possible to distinguish a false positive from a real contamination alarm in the following way When an alarm has been triggered remove the alpha sensor from the test surface Wait a few seconds and then move the alpha sensor to its original position on the test surface If there...

Page 12: ...as how to run commands in menus tool bars and other actions Minimum hardware requirements For 32 bit systems A PC with Intel or compatible 2 GHz or higher processor 2 GB RAM memory or more minimum 10 GB free disc space one free USB port For 64 bit systems A PC with a 2 4 GHz or higher processor 2 GB RAM memory or more minimum 10 GB free disc space one free USB port Minimum software requirements A ...

Page 13: ...ndard Windows tools to exit the program 37 2 5Parameter settings Configure the connection to alpha sensor to provide proper operation of the program Select the Settings menu on the main menu bar This will open the Settings window see Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 The Settings window contains the following options Select the language of program interface Select the device address Select the СОМ port addres...

Page 14: ... last 30 measurements are displayed The status bar displays the following information The name of the port and the indicator of alpha sensor s connection to a PC green connected red no connection The Charging indicator green the charge is in progress red the charging is completed The Measuring indicator green measurement mode red standby mode 37 2 7 Device control window The Device control see Fig...

Page 15: ...ttings have not been stored The Device control window has three tabs Events Signals and Functions Event types Device ON Device OFF Radiation detection Display ON Battery LOW Figure 3 5 The following parameters can be adjusted for each event pause the delay before the signal power type and sequence of the signals The parameters selected for the pause ...

Page 16: ...late has been removed displays date and time indication for the specified period and then the screen becomes activated only when a source of radiation has been detected Detection with date time and pause the screen becomes activated when the protection plate has been removed displays date and time indication for the specified period and then the screen becomes activated only when a source of radia...

Page 17: ...Figure 3 7 37 2 8 About window The information about the AlphaSensor program can be selected in the About main menu bar see Figure 3 7 Figure 3 8 ...

Page 18: ...e Connection failed with device message the connection indicator is green Power ON and OFF the alpha sensor and reconnect it to a PC If the error persists please contact the manufacturer The Connection failed with device message the connection indicator is green Verify the connection setting COM port baudrate and device address or reconnect the alpha sensor to a PC If the error persists please con...

Page 19: ...he alpha sensor s light protection film by a new one wipe the alpha sensor s housing thoroughly with a cloth soaked in decontaminating solution synthetic cleaning agent then with a cloth soaked in warm water and then wipe dry 43 If integrity if light protection films are at doubt then perform the light protection check Remove the protection plate from alpha sensor position the entrance window at t...

Page 20: ... original packaging store it at ambient air temperature from 10 C to 35 C relative air humidity 80 25 C 47 Dust acid and alkaline vapours aggressive gases and other corrosive impurities content in premises where alpha sensors are stored must not exceed the content of corrosion active substances for Type I atmosphere conventionally clean atmosphere according to GOST 15150 69 48 Charge the battery t...

Page 21: ...ecure the properly packaged alpha sensor inside transportation carrier The properly packaged alpha sensor shall be located and secured in transportation carrier to ensure its stable position and eliminate the possibility of bumps against the carrier walls 52 Position of alpha sensor s shipping container shall correspond to warning signs and signatures printed on shipping container 53 Disposal 54 D...

Page 22: ...ory requirements and effective technical documentation and is recognized as suitable for operation Head of QA Stamp Signature Full name yyyy mm dd 57 Packing list 58 The АТ2522 Radiation detector Alpha sensor serial No ______ has been packaged by ATOMTEX SPE according to requirements provided in effective technical documentation Position Signature Full name yyyy mm dd ...

Page 23: ... of alpha sensor s manufacturing 65 In case of alpha sensor s failure within the warranty period the owner has a right for free repair Note If the alpha sensor and its accessories have been damaged whether mechanically or otherwise due to consumer fault all claims for quality issues and warranty repair will be rejected 66 The warranty period shall be extended for the period of claim remedy up to t...

Page 24: ... the following address Republic of Belarus 220005 Minsk Gikalo 5 АТOМТЕХ SPE Tel Fax 375 17 292 81 42 E mail info atomtex com 72 Claims are not accepted in the following cases The warranty period has expired If the User does not observe operation storage and transportation rules and conditions listed in User s Manual 73 The description of the fault and all repairs must be filled into the claim reg...

Page 25: ...ber and date of damage claim Measures taken to resolve faults and results of warranty repair Date of commissioning the number and date of the allowed claim Time for which the warranty period has been extended Position last name and signature of warranty repairer ...

Page 26: ... special box WARNING DO NOT TOUCH THE PROTECTION SCREEN WHILE REPLACING THE LIGHT PROTECTION FILMS HANDLE THE LIGHT PROTECTION FILM BY THE FRAME TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED STORE SPARE FILMS IN THE SPECIAL BOX ONLY Install a new light protection film into the alpha sensor Make sure the metal frame to which the light protection film is glued faces outside Reattach the protection grid Reattach the clamp...

Page 27: ...Figure A 1 Protection grid Protection film ...

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