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3 TECHNICAL MAINTЕNANCE
3.1 Technical maintenance of the radiometer

3.1.1

General instructions

The list of operations performed during technical maintenance (hereinafter

called TM) of the radiometer, the order and the peculiarities of operational phases
are presented in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1 – List of operations during technical maintenance

Operations

TM type

OM item No.

During

long-term

storage

Everyday

use

Periodical

use

(annually)

External examination

3.1.3.1

Delivery kit completeness check

3.1.3.2

Operability check

3.1.3.3

Batteries switching off and their
status control

3.1.3.4

Verification of the radiometer

3.2

Summary of Contents for STORA-TU RKS-01

Page 1: ...RKS 01 STORA TU GAMMA BETA RADIOMETER DOSIMETER Operating manual...

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Page 3: ...DESIGN AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 17 1 5 LABELING AND SEALING 22 1 6 PACKING 23 2 PROPER USE 23 2 1 OPERATING LIMITATIONS 23 2 2 PREPARATION OF THE RADIOMETER FOR OPERATION 24 2 3 USE OF THE RADIOMETE...

Page 4: ...ACCEPTANCE 111 5 PACKING CERTIFICATE 112 6 WARRANTY 113 7 REPAIR 114 8 STORAGE 116 9 SHIPPING 117 10 DISPOSAL 118 APPENDIX 119 APPENDIX B 121 APPENDIX C 122 APPENDIX D 123 APPENDIX E 124 APPENDIX F 1...

Page 5: ...operation and rules of application of the RKS 01 STORA TU gamma beta radiometer dosimeter The manual contains all information necessary for proper use of the radiometer and full realization of its tec...

Page 6: ...ate DER of gamma and X ray radiation hereinafter called photon ionizing radiation and surface beta particles flux density The radiometer is used in ecology research as visual aids for educational esta...

Page 7: ...easurement Standardized values according to technical specifications 1 Measurement range of photon ionizing radiation DER Sv h 0 1 999 9 2 Main relative permissible error limit of photon ionizing radi...

Page 8: ...nergy dependence of the radiometer readings at photon ionizing radiation DER measurement in the energy range of 0 05 to 3 00 MeV from 25 to 40 5 Anisotropy of the radiometer at gamma quantum incidence...

Page 9: ...ons 6 Measurement range of surface beta particles flux density part cm2 min 5 105 7 Main relative permissible error limit of beta particles flux density measurement with confidence probability of 0 95...

Page 10: ...me of the radiometer operating mode setting not more than s 10 10 Battery life two AAA batteries of 1200 mA h capacity under 20 temperature natural background radiation and switched off audio signalin...

Page 11: ...13 Additional permissible error limit at measurement of photon ionizing radiation DER and surface beta particles flux density in the supply voltage range of 3 2 to 2 4 V 5 14 Additional permissible e...

Page 12: ...Average service life of the radiometer not less than year 6 17 Mean time to failure not less than h 6000 18 Dimensions not more than mm 160 75 36 19 Weight of the radiometer not more than kg 0 5 20 We...

Page 13: ...vides a twelve segment indicator of instantaneous value The information is updated on the indicator of instantaneous value each 500 ms 1 2 5 Threshold alarm system with two independent threshold level...

Page 14: ...the LCD and periodic and gradual highlighting from left to right of the sound symbol segments 4 according to Figure 3 1 2 7 The radiometer sends a short one tone audio signal if gamma quantum or beta...

Page 15: ...rrent date month and year are displayed on the LCD 1 2 11 The radiometer has the mode of alarm clock 1 2 12 The radiometer provides the possibility to work in the mode of intelligent detecting unit he...

Page 16: ...0 15 mm bias for frequency lower than the crossover frequency shocks with a shock pulse duration of 5 ms a total number of shocks 1000 10 and maximum acceleration of 100 m s2 shocks in shipping conta...

Page 17: ...ion presented in Table 1 2 Table 1 2 Delivery kit of the radiometer Type Item Quantity Note 412129 015 02 02 RKS 01 STORA TU gamma beta radiometer dosimeter Bluetooth radio channel included 412129 015...

Page 18: ...pc 304592 004 Telescopic tube 1 pc Supplied in a separate order 301524 005 Holder 1 pc 758156 004 Screw 2 pcs Custom made software Computer aided programming and operation logging of the dosimeter Cad...

Page 19: ...the radiometer ingress protection rating IP54 consists of two parts upper 1 and lower 2 covers The LCD 3 ALARM light emitting diode 4 and two key of control MODE 5 and THRESHOLD 6 are located on the p...

Page 20: ...18 Figure 1 External view of the radiometer top view...

Page 21: ...tal energy compensated screen fixed with two screws From the outside the detector is closed with a transparent for beta particles polyethylene theraphthalate film and a metal beta filter cover 10 fixe...

Page 22: ...20 Figure 2 External view of the radiometer bottom view...

Page 23: ...Geiger Muller counter transforms radiation into the sequence of voltage pulses the number of pulses per unit of time is proportional to the registered radiation intensity The circuit of the anode vol...

Page 24: ...ngress protection rating of the radiometer and the pattern approval mark of measuring instruments 1 5 2 A serial number and a manufacture date are inscribed on the lower cover of the radiometer 1 5 3...

Page 25: ...stic sachet which is welded after packing performed 2 PROPER USE 2 1 Operating limitations Operating limitations are presented in Table 2 1 Table 2 1 Operating limitations Operating limitations Limita...

Page 26: ...nections are reliable and there is no leakage of salts after durable storage of the radiometer In case there is a salt leakage remove the batteries Clean them if possible or replace if not Insert the...

Page 27: ...3 3 Press and hold circa 6 seconds the MODE button until the radiometer turns off 2 2 4 List of possible troubles and troubleshooting 2 2 4 1 The list of possible troubles and troubleshooting is pres...

Page 28: ...nt clamps 3 One of the batteries is out of order 1 Replace the batteries 2 Restore the contact between the batteries and the clamps 3 Replace the defected battery Low battery indication is displayed o...

Page 29: ...ween the radiometer and the PC which is testified by the messages Er03 Er04 Er05 Er06 or Er07 on the LCD of the radiometer 1 The distance between the radiometer and the PC is too big 2 The Cadmium ECO...

Page 30: ...3 A special protective jacket is used to prevent accidental contact with conductive parts Ingress protection rating is IP54 2 3 1 4 The radiometer belongs to fire safety equipment 2 3 1 5 In case of...

Page 31: ...radiometer The radiometer operates within the following modes photon ionizing radiation DER measurement surface beta particles flux density measurement clock mode alarm clock mode control of data comm...

Page 32: ...ing of new values of audio alarm threshold level and specified statistical error and switching on off audio signaling of registered gamma quanta The mode of surface beta particles flux density measure...

Page 33: ...ing 2 3 3 Operation procedure of the radiometer 2 3 3 1 Radiometer s buttons The MODE 5 and the THRESHOLD 6 buttons are used to operate the radiometer Figure 1 The MODE button is used to switch on off...

Page 34: ...he radiometer s operation is controlled in the following way After the radiometer is switched on it enters the mode of photon ionizing radiation DER measurement which is shown by symbol and Sv h dimen...

Page 35: ...n when the radiometer is in the mode of measurement results viewing you switch the radiometer to its initial mode photon ionizing radiation DER measurement If the nonvolatile memory has no saved measu...

Page 36: ...a non stop control of batteries status The control results are displayed on the LCD with a battery status symbol 7 Figure 3 which consists of four segments The number of blinking segments shows the l...

Page 37: ...lowing information Figure 3 statistical error 1 of the measurement result 7 symbol 2 an indication of the measured radiation type instantaneous value indicator of radiation intensity 3 sound symbol 4...

Page 38: ...36 Figure 3 LCD of the radiometer the mode of photon ionizing radiation DER measurement...

Page 39: ...highlighting of the sound symbol segments 4 serves as an indication of the threshold level exceeding as well Figure 3 The twelve segment indicator of instantaneous value 3 is used for fast evaluation...

Page 40: ...on and off in the submode of alarm threshold level programming Photon ionizing radiation DER is measured in the following way As soon as the measurement is started the LCD of the radiometer begins to...

Page 41: ...ement Table 1 1 If the specified statistical error is determined by the user its value is blinking on the LCD until it remains greater than the value of the specified statistical error While the stati...

Page 42: ...40 Figure 4 LCD of the radiometer viewing the value of specified statistical error...

Page 43: ...seconds the LCD displays the Arch symbols Figure 5 Thus it becomes possible to proceed to the submode of measurement result saving in the nonvolatile memory Figure 5 LCD of the radiometer start of th...

Page 44: ...ou keep holding the THRESHOLD button the Arch symbols will disappear from the LCD and the measurement will be restarted during the next two seconds Figure 6 Figure 6 LCD of the radiometer measurement...

Page 45: ...antaneous value indicator and blinking of the low order digit 2 of a new threshold level serve as an indication of this submode Then release the THRESHOLD button When a digit is blinking it means that...

Page 46: ...44 Figure 7 LCD of the radiometer the submode of alarm threshold level programming...

Page 47: ...e programmed the LCD of the radiometer displays the specified statistical error Figure 8 Its low order digit is blinking which means that its value can be programmed Program the new value of the speci...

Page 48: ...46 Figure 8 LCD of the radiometer the submode of alarm threshold level programming specified statistical error programming...

Page 49: ...mes possible to switch on off audio signaling of every registered gamma quantum Successive short presses of the THRESHOLD button switches the alarm on off Each press of the THRESHOLD button changes th...

Page 50: ...48 Figure 9 LCD of the radiometer the submode of alarm threshold level programming switching on off audio signaling of every registered gamma quantum...

Page 51: ...values are fixed a new value of the threshold level blinks three times on the LCD and the radiometer returns to the mode of photon ionizing radiation DER measurement Caution If the submode of new val...

Page 52: ...o the submode of measurement result saving should be confirmed by a short press of the MODE button Press shortly the THRESHOLD button to cancel the action If the buttons are not pressed for 30 s the r...

Page 53: ...51 Figure 10 LCD of the radiometer start of the submode of measurement result saving no free space in the nonvolatile memory...

Page 54: ...er are an indication of the submode of measurement result saving Figure 11 In this submode the LCD displays the measurement result 1 and the measurement object number 3 that will be saved in the nonvo...

Page 55: ...53 Figure 11 LCD of the radiometer the submode of measurement result saving of photon ionizing radiation DER...

Page 56: ...next digit which starts blinking at that Other digits are programmed likewise As soon as the third last digit is programmed the DER measurement result the measurement object number and the date and t...

Page 57: ...ver covers the detector of gamma and beta radiation over the surface that should be examined for beta particles flux density and wait for the measurement result of gamma background DER with the requir...

Page 58: ...result 7 symbol 2 an indication of the measured radiation type indicator of instantaneous value 3 sound symbol 4 if audio signaling of registered gamma quanta and beta particles is switched on alarm c...

Page 59: ...57 Figure 12 LCD of the radiometer the mode of surface beta particles flux density measurement...

Page 60: ...level exceeding as well The twelve segment indicator of instantaneous value 3 is used for fast evaluation of intensity of photon ionizing radiation and beta particles flux The integration time during...

Page 61: ...old level programming Surface beta particles flux density is measured in a similar way to photon ionizing radiation DER measurement As soon as the measurement is started the LCD of the radiometer begi...

Page 62: ...urement Table 1 1 If the specified statistical error is determined by the user its value is blinking on the LCD until it remains greater than the value of the specified statistical error While the sta...

Page 63: ...61 Figure 13 LCD of the radiometer viewing the value of specified statistical error...

Page 64: ...seconds the LCD displays the Arch symbols Figure 14 Thus it becomes possible to proceed to the submode of measurement result saving in the nonvolatile memory Figure 14 LCD of the radiometer start of t...

Page 65: ...u keep holding the THRESHOLD button the Arch symbols will disappear from the LCD and the measurement will be restarted during the next two seconds Figure 15 Figure 15 LCD of the radiometer measurement...

Page 66: ...ntaneous value indicator and blinking of the low order digit 2 of a new threshold level serve as an indication of this submode Operation with the radiometer in this submode fully complies with the ope...

Page 67: ...65 Figure 16 LCD of the radiometer the submode of alarm threshold level programming...

Page 68: ...beta particles flux density measurement If the FULL symbols are displayed on the LCD of the radiometer Figure 17 instead of the Arch symbols there is no free space in the nonvolatile memory of the rad...

Page 69: ...67 Figure 17 LCD of the radiometer start of the submode of measurement result saving no free space in the nonvolatile memory...

Page 70: ...ll be saved in the nonvolatile memory The nonvolatile memory status is displayed on the instantaneous value indicator 4 If the nonvolatile memory contains no data only the first segment is highlighted...

Page 71: ...69 Figure 18 LCD of the radiometer the submode of measurement result saving of surface beta particles flux density...

Page 72: ...e help of a short press of the MODE button This mode follows the mode of surface beta particles flux density measurement In the mode of clock the radiometer s LCD displays the following information Fi...

Page 73: ...71 Figure 19 LCD of the radiometer the clock mode...

Page 74: ...ess and hold the THRESHOLD button until a stripe 1 moving across the instantaneous value indicator appears on the LCD and the digits of minutes 2 start blinking Figure 20 Figure 20 LCD of the radiomet...

Page 75: ...button is released A short press of the MODE button fixes the values of the minute digits they stop blinking and allows presetting the values of the hour digits which start blinking at that The hour...

Page 76: ...74 Figure 21 LCD of the radiometer the submode of time and date correction year programming...

Page 77: ...om 2010 to 2099 A short press of the MODE button fixes a new value of year in the radiometer s memory The new value of year blinks three times on the LCD of the radiometer to show that it has been fix...

Page 78: ...76 Figure 22 LCD of the radiometer the submode of time and date correction date programming...

Page 79: ...r digits programming A short press of the MODE button fixes a new value of date and month in the radiometer s memory The new value blinks three times on the LCD and the radiometer returns to the mode...

Page 80: ...s LCD displays the following information Figure 23 alarm clock symbol 1 if the alarm clock is on battery status symbol 2 time of the alarm clock activation 3 current time 4 To proceed to the submode o...

Page 81: ...79 Figure 23 LCD of the radiometer the alarm clock mode...

Page 82: ...80 Figure 24 LCD of the radiometer the submode of alarm clock activation time programming...

Page 83: ...imilar way to time correction in the clock mode As soon as the alarm clock activation time is programmed the alarm clock symbol 1 starts blinking on the LCD of the radiometer Figure 25 Figure 25 LCD o...

Page 84: ...paused for more than 30 s the user presses no buttons of the radiometer the radiometer will automatically return to the alarm clock mode All changes made in the submode of alarm clock activation time...

Page 85: ...minute after activation If the radiometer was off before the alarm clock goes off the radiometer enters the clock mode The radiometer automatically turns off as soon as the alarm clock signal stops r...

Page 86: ...bol 3 current time 4 2 3 3 10 2 Press shortly the THRESHOLD button to activate data communications with the PC The LCD of the radiometer displays the Bluetooth symbol the PC symbols start blinking and...

Page 87: ...85 Figure 26 LCD of the radiometer the mode of data communications control with the PC...

Page 88: ...attempt is made to establish connection and perform data communications with the PC In case of a successful connection with the PC and data communications start the LCD of the radiometer displays a s...

Page 89: ...87 Figure 27 LCD of the radiometer the mode of data communications control with the PC...

Page 90: ...data communications with the PC the Er03 Er04 Er05 Er06 or Er07 symbols appear on the LCD A short press of the MODE button returns the radiometer to the mode of control of data communications with the...

Page 91: ...the help of a short press of the MODE button This mode follows the mode of data communications control with the PC In the mode of measurement results viewing stored in the nonvolatile memory the radi...

Page 92: ...90 Figure 28 LCD of the radiometer the mode of measurement results viewing stored in the nonvolatile memory...

Page 93: ...rement results location in the nonvolatile memory 1 alarm clock symbol 2 if the alarm clock is on battery status symbol 3 measurement result 4 measurement object number 5 measurement time 6 During vie...

Page 94: ...92 Figure 29 LCD of the radiometer measurement results viewing...

Page 95: ...orresponds the end of the nonvolatile memory i e the newest measurement result the measurement result that was last saved If the nonvolatile memory contains only one measurement result all ten segment...

Page 96: ...performance along with each measurement result To exit the mode of measurement results viewing stored in the nonvolatile memory press and hold the THRESHOLD button circa 6 seconds until the radiomete...

Page 97: ...95 Figure 30 LCD of the radiometer the submode of measurement results clearing stored in the nonvolatile memory...

Page 98: ...ess the MODE button The CLr symbols that blink three times on the LCD of the radiometer and return of the radiometer to the mode of photon ionizing radiation DER measurement mean that the values have...

Page 99: ...d the peculiarities of operational phases are presented in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 List of operations during technical maintenance Operations TM type OM item No During During long term storage Everyday us...

Page 100: ...f the radiometer should be performed in the following order check the technical condition of surface inspect for integrity of seals absence of scratches traces of corrosion surface damage of the radio...

Page 101: ...lues during the periodical verification of the radiometer b minor defects of the LCD that do not affect the correct readings of measurement results c no scale backlight d no audio alarm for major repa...

Page 102: ...tment check the contact clamps accuracy clean the battery compartment from contamination and contact clamps from oxides make sure there is no humidity no salt spots on the surface of the batteries and...

Page 103: ...4 3 Calculation of main relative error of beta particles flux density measurement 3 2 4 4 3 2 2 Verification facilities The following measuring instruments and equipment should be used for verificati...

Page 104: ...owing conditions ambient air temperature range within 20 5 C relative air humidity from 30 to 80 atmospheric pressure from 86 kPa to 106 7 kPa natural background level of gamma radiation should not ex...

Page 105: ...tion DER measurement and place the radiometer near the low active 137 Cs gamma radiation source Observe an increase of DER readings on the LCD upon the background level and audio signaling at registra...

Page 106: ...rnal background DER in the protocol with 5 s interval Place the 3 carriage together with the radiometer in the position where DER from 137 Cs source is 0 8 Sv h and wait until the statistical error of...

Page 107: ...s down to the value of not more than 10 Then register five DER measurement results in the protocol with 5 s interval Calculate the DER value in Sv h by the formula 3 1 Calculate the main relative erro...

Page 108: ...of DER measurement results goes down to the value of not more than 10 Then register five DER measurement results in the protocol with 5 s interval Calculate the average DER value and the main relativ...

Page 109: ...10 value of the specified statistical error according to item 2 3 3 7 of the OM Remove the beta filter cover from the gamma and beta radiation detector Place the radiometer above the 4CO source surfa...

Page 110: ...the average value of surface beta particles flux density and the main relative error of measurement Place the radiometer above the 4CO source surface providing surface beta particles flux density fro...

Page 111: ...e beta particles flux density in part cm2 min 3 2 4 5 Presentation of verification results 3 2 4 5 1 Positive results of primary or periodic verification are registered as follows 1 primary verificati...

Page 112: ...of 0 95 10 2 15 10 H H where H 10 is a numeric value of the measured DER in Sv h Main relative error at measurement of beta particles flux density with confidence probability of 0 95 200 20 where is a...

Page 113: ...2 type with_________________serialnumbermeetsthe 33 2 22362867 008 2004technical requirements is verified and accepted for use Date of issue ______________________ Stamp here QCD representative ______...

Page 114: ..._________________ serial number is packed by the Private Enterprise SPPE Sparing Vist Center in accordance with the requirements specified in 33 2 22362867 008 2004 Date of packing ___________________...

Page 115: ...the warranty period of storage terminates 6 3 The warranty period of storage of the radiometer is 6 months after its manufacture date 6 4 Free of charge repair or replacement during the warranty peri...

Page 116: ...the warranty period of the radiometer the user should contact the enterprise producer by e mail see below to receive the address of the nearest service center PE SPPE Sparing Vist Center Tel 380 32 2...

Page 117: ...15 7 2 All claims are registered in Table 7 1 Table 7 1 Date of failure Claim summary Action taken Note 7 3 Information about repair of the radiometer is recorded in the table of Appendix F of this OM...

Page 118: ...e location of the radiometers in storehouses should ensure their free movement and access to them 8 3 The radiometers should be stored on the shelves 8 4 The distance between the walls the floor and t...

Page 119: ...rt 9 2 The radiometers in shipping container should be placed and fixed in the vehicle to ensure their stable position and to avoid shocks with each other and the sidewalls of the transport 9 3 The ra...

Page 120: ...the radiometer is performed in compliance with the general rules i e metals are recycled or melted and plastic parts are dumped Disposal of the radiometer is not dangerous for service personnel and i...

Page 121: ...119 APPENDIX Figure A 1 Plot of specified statistical error versus photon ionizing radiation DER...

Page 122: ...120 APPENDIX Figure A 2 Plot of specified statistical error versus surface beta particles flux density...

Page 123: ...REMOVAL FROM STORAGE Date of putting in prolonged storage Storage method Date of removal from prolonged storage Name of the enterprise in charge of putting or removing from prolonged storage Date pos...

Page 124: ...122 APPENDIX C STORAGE Date Storage conditions Position name and signature of the responsible person of placing in storage of removing from storage...

Page 125: ...e and time of failure Operating mode Type manifesta tion of trouble Cause of trouble number of operation hours of the failed element Action taken and claim note Position name and signature of the pers...

Page 126: ...cording to technical specifications year 20 year 20 Actual value Measured by position signature Actual value Measured by position signature 1 Main relative error of the radiometer at photon ionizing r...

Page 127: ...125 APPENDIX E E 1 Date of measurement year 20 year 20 year 20 Actual value Measured by position signature Actual value Measured by position signature Actual value Measured by position signature...

Page 128: ...s year 20 year 20 Actual value Measured by position signature Actual value Measured by position signature 2 Main relative error at surface beta particles flux density measurement with confidence proba...

Page 129: ...127 APPENDIX E E 2 Date of measurement year 20 year 20 year 20 Actual value Measured by position signature Actual value Measured by position signature Actual value Measured by position signature...

Page 130: ...ENDIX F REPAIR Name and type of the component part of the radiometer Reason for repair Date Name of the repair organization Number of operation hours before repair of arriving for repair of repair com...

Page 131: ...129 APPENDIX F REPAIR Type of repair mid life major etc Name of repair Position name and signature of the responsible person who performed repair who accepted after repair...

Page 132: ...130 APPENDIX G VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION RESULTS Date Verification or inspection type Verification or inspection result Position name and signature of the person responsible for inspection Note...

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