37.2
Using the “AlphaSensor” program
37.2.1
Purpose of the “AlphaSensor” program
The “AlphaSensor” program (further referred to as the program) is designed to
display alpha sensor’s readout in the process of radiation situation control.
The program has the following options:
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Display current count rate value
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Alpha sensor’s parameters setup
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Indication of measuring sensor status and charge
level
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Indication of rechargeable battery and processor
status
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Battery overheating alert.
37.2.2
Execution environment
Program operator shall be familiar with operating system of the PC and be able to
use it. This User's Manual does not describe standard principles of launching and closing
applications, as well as how to run commands in menus, tool bars, and other actions.
Minimum hardware requirements:
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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
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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:
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A 32/64-bit version of operating system
Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10.
37.2.3
Install/uninstall
The program shall be installed by a user with system administrator privileges. Install
the “AlphaSensor” program by running the “Setup.exe” installation package file. When
standard program installation procedure is over, the “AlphaSensor” shortcut appears on the
desktop
(see Figure 3.1). The “ATOMTEX” group with a shortcut for starting the
“AlphaSensor” program will be created in the “START” menu.
Figure 3.2
