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Radiation

Radiation

Definitions

Access the menus by selecting the "Menu" icon.

The "Radiation" menu command displays screens for "ID

Settings" and "Auto Mode".

"Auto Mode" is used with an unattended

instrument to identify radiating nuclides

in keeping with Dose Rate settings and Alarms.

Radiation / ID Options

1. Results

Confidence ("On", or "Off"

Severity ("On", or "Off")

Usage ("On", or "Off")

2. Dynamic

Dynamic ("On", or "Off") - changes ID counts

to a percentage of id counts, instead of being

expressed in time.

3. Auto Mode

Set this to "On", or "Off".

4. Int. Time(s)

(set to numeric value; for interval).

5. Ex. Time(s)

(set to numeric value; for interval).

Radiation / Dose Rate

Int. Times (set to numeric value; for interval).

"Radiation" Menu

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Summary of Contents for identiFINDER R200

Page 1: ...FLIR identiFINDER R200 Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detector FLIR __identiFINDER R200 en March 2017 ...

Page 2: ...h 2017 Product FLIR identiFINDER R200 Language English en Version 1 0 Latest Change Friday March 10 2017 1 37 37 PM identiFINDER is a registered trademark of FLIR Detection Inc FLIR is a registered trademark of FLIR Systems Inc All other trademarks belong to their respective holders Copyright 2012 2017 FLIR Detection Inc All rights reserved i ...

Page 3: ...ying Accessories 12 Chapter 2Operating the identiFINDER R200 14 Scanning an item 15 2 1 The FLIR identiFINDER R200 Display 16 2 1 1 Status Bar 17 2 1 2 Desktop 17 2 1 3 Task Bar 17 Quick Links to commands menus and specifications 18 Icons and associated functions and commands defined 19 2 1 4 Toggling between the Dose Rate and Count Rate Screens 22 Status LEDs 23 2 2 FLIR identiFINDER R200 Interfa...

Page 4: ... 3 1 Powering On Off and Checking the Instrument 49 3 2 Observing the Environment 50 3 2 1 Gamma Radiation Survey 50 3 3 Locating a Radiation Source 51 3 4 Identification 52 3 5 Transfer Connection and Communication with a Computer 55 3 5 1 FLIR identiFINDER R200 Connection Settings 55 Method to transfer to remote server 57 Pairing with Bluetooth Devices Cell Phones 57 Bluetooth 58 Device Settings...

Page 5: ...s 69 5 2 Sigma Alarms 70 A pellet and a photon 71 The Bottom Line on Sigma 72 Chapter 6Connecting to a Local Computer 73 6 1 Plugging and Unplugging 73 6 2 As a Mass Storage Device 74 6 2 1 FLIR identiFINDER R200 Connection Settings 74 6 3 Preparing the USB Network Connection on a Computer 76 6 4 Using the Network Connection 76 Chapter 7Using the Web Server 77 R200 FLIR http 172 16 0 1 77 7 1 The ...

Page 6: ...e spectra 86 7 3 3 Webserver Alarm List 88 CHAPTER 8Powering the identiFINDER R200 89 8 1 External Power Sources 89 8 2 Charging the FLIR identiFINDER R200 90 Connect to Wall Outlet via the Adapter 90 Observe the Power Indicator 90 8 2 1 Charging Durations 90 8 3 Battery Power Saving Tips 91 Backlight Brightness and Timeout 91 Communication via Bluetooth 91 Bluetooth Periphery 91 Bluetooth SPP 91 ...

Page 7: ...sories 98 A 3 Detector Positions 100 A 4 Optimum Illumination of Detector Crystals 101 A 5 Certificates 102 Appendix B 104 104 B1 Field Maintenance 104 B2 Firmware Installation 105 C Nuclide Library 109 Nuclide Library 109 After Sales Service and Support 122 Contents vi ...

Page 8: ...Welcome 1 1 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 9: ...ma radionuclides l automatic identification of radionuclides by analysis of gamma ray spectra l gamma dose and dose rate measurements The FLIR identiFINDER R200 combines the features of a Personal Radiation Detector PRD with the power of a Radioisotope Identifier RIID into one small convenient and robust package Since the design of the FLIR identiFINDER R200 is especially ruggedized AND given the ...

Page 10: ...as the browser interface to the FLIR identiFINDER R200 clear the checkbox for compatibility in IE 11 as illustrated below Figure 1 1 If having concerns in using Internet Explorer 11 1 click the Tools icon upper right portion of browser a cog icon 2 from the drop down menu select compatibility Settings and 3 clear the check box for Display intranet sites in Compatibility View The FLIR identiFINDER ...

Page 11: ...uld be used in Radiological Dispersive Devices Dirty bombs The FLIR identiFINDER R200 incorporates advanced physics algorithms that allow any user to make highly sophisticated scientific measurements The four button interface and simple menu structure are designed so that it can be operated with minimal training The high degree of automation allows for successful operation even in distracting and ...

Page 12: ...eding Additional information you should pay attention to A tip suggests commands or procedures for advanced usage On a first pass through the manual skipping tips may be advisable Information related to particular variants of the product The path to a command or setting in the FLIR identiFINDER R200 menu hierarchy or the web interface respectively is displayed at the beginning of appropriate secti...

Page 13: ...ith penetrated or otherwise removed except for normal access to the external connectors see chapter 7 The FLIR identiFINDER R200 is not certified for use in explosive environments The power adapter is connected to line power Normal care in handling such a line power device should be exercised In particular this unit should not be connected to line power if it is wet The nature of the application i...

Page 14: ...re on setting the clock and timezone A Word about Batteries The FLIR identiFINDER R200 comes equipped with an internal non accessible battery that is the primary source of energy to power the detector and that requires charging using the USB 2 0 mini B cable The IP67 rated battery door accessible through the threaded port right side of detector provides for an external battery that is used as a ba...

Page 15: ...creen l clicking checkmark shuts down unit In either case the FLIR identiFINDER R200 simply powers down if battery drains completely However memory and stored data remain intact and can be retrieved when power is restored A Note about IP67 and the Battery Door The FLIR identiFINDER R200 is rated to IP67 The CR123A battery door needs to be installed and fully secured to achieve this rating To assem...

Page 16: ...f the FLIR identiFINDER R200 operations such as the display the keys its holster the Web Server and startup shutdown The Field Operating Guide is presented in chapter three where items such as instrument checking sur veys locating the source and identifying it and then communicating with a PC sending the results to a remote server and then switching the unit off Chapters 4 and 5 cover modes and al...

Page 17: ...utoMode Settings FLIR identiFINDER R200 Setting AutoMode When AutoMode is set to On the follow sequence displays when a nuclide is detected Menu Sequence AutoMode Results FLIR identiFINDER R200 Setting AutoMode R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 1 10 ...

Page 18: ...d by FLIR Detection is a digital self contained battery powered instrument that provides the power of advanced spectroscopy in the palm of the hand It is part of the FLIR Detection family of instruments designed to provide critical cap abilities required in a wide range of mission circumstances Such capabilities include l Search for sources of gamma radiation or scan areas contaminated with gamma ...

Page 19: ...NDER R200 with accessories Included in the package are the power supply with travel converters holster the R200 with string lan yard USB wire for connections to external devices PC sturdy lanyard with quick disconnect and the USB thumbdrive containing drivers and the user manual Review the parts and components received In the event that a component cannot be located contact the appropriate support...

Page 20: ...note of the serial number printed on the back of the detector It is sometimes used to identify the FLIR identiFINDER R200 in a computer network After the initial charge of the internal battery the FLIR identiFINDER R200 is ready for use 1 13 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 21: ...lection of data The interface provides information required for decision making dynamics and is tailored to field operations This chapter covers basic operations of the instrument from details regarding proper scanning to navigation of the display and use of the keys commands menus value sets passwords screenshots the web interface startup and identification mode 2 14 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 22: ... is optimized for single hand operation Point the detector to the object to be surveyed and observe the display Control the instrument by pressing the keys with the thumb Figure 2 1 Surveying an object with the FLIR identiFINDER R200 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 2 15 ...

Page 23: ...e initial state of the system is conveniently set to Dose Rate mode The three main areas of the display are 1 the Status Bar top displays battery status password status a padlock time and other system status 2 the central display or Desktop and 3 the Task Bar located in strip across the bottom and including the command menus variable depending on mode set by the user In the initial view the option...

Page 24: ...rds setting alarm thresholds unit designations or data sets counts spectrum are displayed 2 1 3 Task Bar Interactive icon command sets including navigation and modal func tion command sets Buttons on the FLIR identiFINDER R200 thumbpad correspond with the command items in the taskbar left button to left taskbar command icon center to center icon and right button to the icon displayed in the right ...

Page 25: ...finitions 25 Menu Map 29 Device Menu 31 Command Definitions Radiation Menu 37 Radiation Menu 39 Service Menu 40 Data Menu 42 Value Sets Thresholds 61 Overload Condition 61 Data Menu 63 FLIR identiFINDER R200 Accessories 89 Charging Specifications for the FLIR identiFINDER R200 90 Specifications for the FLIR identiFINDER R200 93 FLIR identiFINDER R200 Accessories 98 Nuclide Library 110 2 18 R200 3 ...

Page 26: ...me Expressed in 24 hour military noon mid day or 12 00 PM midnight one minute until noon or 11 59 AM one minute after midnight or 12 01 AM and one minute til midnight Navigation Dose Rate Mode Tre foil Switch to Finder mode Initially performs a check of background ambient radi ation factory default measures for ten seconds THEN switches to FINDER mode Icon Definitions R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 2 19 ...

Page 27: ...verts Radiation Trefoil switches to Identify mode Which provides an update on percent complete expressed as numeric with percent sign and a proximity status notification Analyzing Keep Distance ideal proximity for data collection Move Closer or Move Farther Navigation Dose Rate Mode Menu Use this to access settings Icon Definitions continued 2 20 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 28: ...etails are provided for this on page on page 46 These icons allow for navigation up and down left and right and advance to end navigation A checkmark selects and the circle x allows for cancellation of a pro cess function Icon Definitions continued R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 2 21 ...

Page 29: ...n the Dose Rate and Count Rate Screens To toggle between the Dose Rate and Count Rate screens press and release the Right thumbpad but ton then press and release the Middle button Perform this sequence a second time to return back to the Dose Rate screen 2 22 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 30: ... The uppermost green LED indicator is on when power is supplied to the detector l The RED indicator to the left of the power button indicates GAMMA radiation l The BLUE indicator while operable and illuminates during the Self Test is not currently used Figure 2 3 LED indicators R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 2 23 ...

Page 31: ...he taskbar and are arranged with a left center and right button to match screen elements for example on the Dose Rate screen the Finder magnifying glass button on the left the Identify radiation trefoil button in the cen ter or the Menu button to the right Figure 2 4 The FLIR identiFINDER R200 four button interface buttons correspond to mode and screen commands in the taskbar or in sub menus 2 24 ...

Page 32: ...d icons listed below Command Definition Taskbar commands Dose Rate Mode Switch to Finder mode Radiation Trefoil switches to Identify mode Trefoil plus this extends the acquisition of spec trum l During Identify mode selecting this command from the taskbar extends the current ID to the extended time even when dynamic is turned on l During nuclides starts a new ID with the exten ded time Command Def...

Page 33: ... or detract digits or to navigate scroll lists Severity Innocent the letter i inside a square Sus picious question mark in a triangle and Threat ening exlamation point on a stop sign shield These icons display in Identify mode in the results Record window and are consistent with the nuc lide settings defined in the Web Server section see Nuc lide List on page 84 The parameters for display of these...

Page 34: ...ition screens 1 press and release the Right thumbpad button then 2 press and release the Middle button Perform this sequence a second time to return back to the Dose Rate screen Command Definitions continued R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 2 27 ...

Page 35: ...ns Access to these commands and settings is achieved by navigating the menu hierarchy Depending on the variant there are different entry points for the menu hierarchy Some FLIR identiFINDER R200 variants provide easy access to a few commands and settings without password Figure 2 6 The Splash or startup screen After selecting the menu button four selections are then displayed l Device l Radiation ...

Page 36: ...uence begins right after startup Menu Map After the FLIR screen the Initializing screen displays including information such as Firmware ver sion and available memory After a moment the Dose Rate home screen will display In the taskbar at the bottom are selec tions for Finder mode Identify mode and the menu tree Find Identify Menu Menu Map R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 2 29 ...

Page 37: ...Menu Map ID plus Resets Identify time counter ID information Displays indentification information EXIT After identification a command button is provided to display the spectra Menu Map 2 30 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 38: ...t Device by pushing the middle button corresponding to the checkmark The following screen displays when the middle button corresponding to the checkmark is pushed if Set Time is selected change these to current date time If Timezone is selected scroll to and set Time and timezone must be properly set in order for the FLIR identiFINDER R200 to operate correctly the timezone where the R200 will oper...

Page 39: ...een to notify of an ON CONNECTED state or an ON WAITING FOR CONNECTION state IF NO ICON displays in the status bar BLUETOOTH is disabled Apple BLE iOS When in the listening mode and a BT LE signal is received by the R200 it is then paired to the Apple Bluetooth BT LE device Android SPP Adrd When in the listening mode and a BT SPP signal is received by the R200 it is then paired to the Android BT S...

Page 40: ...e re set in order to pair with a another device USB The USB menu displays the following options l MSD Mass Storage Device l USB COM l Subnet MSD Mass Storage Device By following the directions on these screens the FLIR identiFINDER R200 may be configured as a Mass Storage Device similar to a USB memory stick The file man agement utility in the PC s operating system may be navigated to the R200 whe...

Page 41: ...FINDER R200 is connected to in order to establish communications with the R200 in MSD mode Device cont Subnet Select from a list of subnet numeric addresses e g 192 Output Key Tone Set the tone that sounds shen the keys are pressed to On or Off Key Vib Set vibration for key strokes to On or Off HdPh Vol Set the volume level for the headphones Device Menu continued 2 34 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 42: ...e Use the Skip button to change the mode of the navigation buttons UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT and to Exit a given menu Used in setting parameters to advance or detract digits or to nav igate scroll lists or strings of data such as date e g YYYY MM DD HH mm advances each digit independently of one another Command Definitions Device Menu continued R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 2 35 ...

Page 43: ...u Definitions Scroll this list to set the timezone in which the FLIR identiFINDER R200 will opearte Alarm State This selection displays the current alarm status Device Menu continued 2 36 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 44: ...e settings and Alarms Radiation ID Options 1 Results l Confidence On or Off l Severity On or Off l Usage On or Off 2 Dynamic Dynamic On or Off changes ID counts to a percentage of id counts instead of being expressed in time 3 Auto Mode Set this to On or Off 4 Int Time s set to numeric value for interval 5 Ex Time s set to numeric value for interval Radiation Dose Rate Int Times set to numeric val...

Page 45: ...rsh l Alrm σ Units Change from to rem or Sievert as the preferred expression of unit of measure Radiation Menu continued Figure 2 7 Menu navigation setting Threshold Dose Rate Dose and Sigma Threshold s Key l Alrm Thrsh Alarm Threshold l DR Thrsh Dose Rate Threshold total dose over specified sequence of time e g 5 micro rem per hour or 39 nSv hr nano Sievert per hour 2 38 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 46: ...r l Wrn μr Warning micro rem l Alrm μr Alarm micro rem l σ Thrsh Sigma Threshold l Sigma Alarm σ standard deviation Indicators Alrm Tone Set the Alarm tone to On or Off Alrm LED Set the Alarm LED to On or Off Alrm Vib Set the Alarm vibration to On or Off Radiation Menu R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 2 39 ...

Page 47: ...200 then cycles through each one testing the functionality the screen flashes along with the LEDs and the indicators vibrator and buzzer will alert Edit Pass Edit the Password By selecting Set Pass the screen will then display options for Set Pass and Clr Pass Selecting Edit Pass displays Set Password with seven spaced defined Passwords consist of a com bination of the left right and center thumbp...

Page 48: ...s the Power button the Left button and usethe image which is stored on the Mass Storage device in the folder Screens An advantage to the screen capture is that it can be stored in a separate place from the detector where it can be accessed should access to mass storage on the R200 be unavailable It may then be used to either read to or e mail the information to a service rep resentative to be used...

Page 49: ...enu icon Data Displays accumulated dose elapsed time and current gamma dose rate Clear this accumulation by pressing the LEFT button on the R200 corresponding to the recycle command icon Displays Gamma Counters and Dose Rate Data Menu 2 42 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 50: ...en l Clr Scrns clears stored screencaps l Returns the prompt Erase all Screens Data Menu continued 2 2 4 Passwords The factory password uses the keys on the thumbpad and is preset to Left Up Right Left Up Right Left FLIR can not decode passwords at the factory so it is important that pass words are retained by the user If it becomes necessary to lock the instrument setting the menus to a locked st...

Page 51: ... displayed material by pressing and holding the power button then pressing and releasing the Left button Figure 2 9 Capturing the screen currently displayed using the screenshot function 2 3 Holster For general monitoring of the environment for gamma radiation insert the FLIR identiFINDER R200 into its holster and attach it appropriately to a belt for example The alarms can still be heard and LED ...

Page 52: ...s remain visible Figure 2 11 FLIR identiFINDER R200 holster Figure 2 12 The holster for the R200 provides a comfortable inconspicuous and convenient fit when clipped to straps belts and pockets and when combined with vibration or buzzer may still be monitored R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 2 45 ...

Page 53: ...oot up initialization or splash screen This displays just after turn ing the FLIR identiFINDER R200 on press the power button until this screen displays while the firmware is loading into memory An Initialization screen displays and returns information concerning the pro gress Firmware build available memory and detector type After the system initializes boots then the Dose Rate screen immediately...

Page 54: ...on the thumb pad correspond to the com mands on the taskbar with the left most button executing the left most command on the taskbar the center button executing the center com mand icon and the right most executes the command located in the far right portion of the task bar in the Dose Rate display example the menu tree 2 5 Shut Down Press and hold the Power Button to turn the FLIR identiFINDER R2...

Page 55: ...s confirm clear by selecting the checkmark or cancel the clearing of data by selecting the circled X in the Confirm Erase window Resetting factory preset values WILL reset the FLIR identiFINDER R200 password Use care in the application of this command Ensure password is recorded if it is important to maintain the same pass word 2 48 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 56: ...ization loading it to system memory l and display of the Dose Rate screen 3 Verify that enough energy is charged in the battery and memory is available 4 The FLIR identiFINDER R200 displays the Dose Rate screen in the initial state 5 The FLIR identiFINDER R200 is now ready for operation Turn the detector off by pressing and holding the power button until the confirmation screen displays which prov...

Page 57: ...er to remain always cognizant and aware of the surroundings if relying on visual alarms The beeper and vibration alarms allow free movement through the environment or area of operation while maintaining eyes on path subject The FLIR identiFINDER R200 compares the radiation to warning and alarm thresholds continuously Alarm Threshold on page 1 Should the radiation exceed one of the thresholds the i...

Page 58: ...If conditions are such that there is no time for a background check exit the background measurement not recommended by pushing the right button on the thumbpad which initiates the right most command in the taskbar when in Finder Background mode The instrument will then use the most recent background taken after it was switched o 3 Move the instrument around the area under observation to find the r...

Page 59: ... navigate to Indicators Using the sensory inputs for sight detector display or the flashing light sound or vibration move the detector throughout the area to zero in on discover source location using annunciation alarms as guide to the source Alarms may be configured by navigating to Menu Device Indicators Remember to remain always cognizant and aware of the surroundings if relying on visual alarm...

Page 60: ...t the distance is not maintained inside the Magic Eye and so the detector dis plays an instruction to Move Closer When at the optimal distance the display will read Keep Distance Too close to the source and the instruction is to Move Farther The library is located in Nuclide List on page 84 After the background profile baseline has been established and during survey an alarm has been produced Afte...

Page 61: ...trument in relation to the source as per the notifications in the display Keep Distance Move Closer Move Farther A numbered record is then generated with the res ults Press the center button on the thumbpad cor responding to the Spectrum command but ton in the taskbar to inspect the spectrum just acquired Figure 3 8 Record 416 Isotope s are Cobolt 60 and Americium 241 and the Nuclide Usage is IND ...

Page 62: ...de of the connector is imprinted with the USB symbol and is aligned with the face top of the detector this is to ensure proper docking with the port The opposite end of the cable is a standard USB connection and should be connected to the computer 3 5 1 FLIR identiFINDER R200 Connection Settings The FLIR identiFINDER R200 may be set to either connect as a Mass Storage Device MSD or in nor mal oper...

Page 63: ...to change the interface settings so that the detector is set with the Mass Storage disabled by selecting the circle X command Reboot to confirm setting Figure 3 12 USB COM on off only affects serial communication and does not affect mass storage or web interface operation Device needs to be re booted to reset USB state to on or off When the FLIR identiFINDER R200 is connected via the USB cable use...

Page 64: ...e l spectra RECORDS l screenshots SCREENS l bluetooth logs when logging is ON this data may be used for diagnostics LOGS l and web interface information This section details setting up the bluetooth connection Figure 3 13 Typical file management interface Microsft File Manager illustrated here Pairing with Bluetooth Devices Cell Phones Ensure the device targeted for pairing with the FLIR identiFIN...

Page 65: ...ttings Ensure the FLIR identiFINDER R200 is set as follows USB COM Figure 3 14 Set this to On Navigate to the Bluetooth menu Figure 3 15 Navigate to Bluetooth via Device Connect Bluetooth menu sequence Select either SPP or BLE mode For Apple select BLE iOS and for Android SPP Adrd Selecting BLE iOS or SPP Adrd displays the following until the connection is established R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 3 58 ...

Page 66: ...rem per hour dis played digitally and the meter displaying an analog reading For best dose rate calculations the source must not be too close to the instrument The Dose Rate screen displays two representations of the gamma dose rate an analog meter and digital readout The unit of measure may be set by navigating through the menu to Radiation Units and from this screen selecting either Sievert or r...

Page 67: ...horizontal metered dose rate bar along a logarithmic axis ranging from 0 μrem h 25 mrem h across the upper portion of the screen just below the Status Bar If the dose rate rises above the threshold this is displayed graphically and consistent with con figuration threshold annunciation will activate vibration LED beeper or any combination of the three in keeping with user preference settings Digita...

Page 68: ...ondition is displayed on the screen It is recommended as an imperative that users retreat immediately from environments with radiation that high 4 1 1 Overload Condition For overload conditions the following screens display Overload Condition R200 displays the following screens When the source approaches the over load threshold The overload condition clears when the R200 is moved away from the hig...

Page 69: ...at is foreign to the area that source stands out against the back drop of ambient or normal radi ation surrounding it which was measured in Background Finder mode The two peaks in the Cobolt 60 example stand out against the background which was depic ted in the previous plot indic ating a source that is not a part of the normal background Finder Background As described at left it is used to establ...

Page 70: ...nd monitor the display the red LED vibrator and beeper of the FLIR identiFINDER R200 for changes The annun ciation s alarm s frequency vibration sound and LED become shorter in relation to the proximity of source and instrument as the two move closer to one another the sound vibration visual frequency becomes tighter The LED alternately will change from a pulse to a solid on state as source and in...

Page 71: ...ected radiation sources during background data establishment A source contributes to that measurement and will thus skew the data set likely establishing a backround read ing that is not consistent with true background conditions that condition existing without the intro duction of a source that would not otherwise be there Duration current count rate is displayed below the chart and is expressed ...

Page 72: ...e the instructions and the user should respond accordingly Once the identification is complete the window will display results Trefoil plus This icon is used to extend the indentification Selecting it using the Left thumbpad button starts a new data collection set for the spectrum The original incomplete set is stored in the Records file accesible via an operating system file manager when the R200...

Page 73: ...splays Record number confidence zero LOW ten HIGH and results the isotope 4 4 Automated Figure 4 8 Unlock the Radiation menu with the password and access to AutoMode will display Figure 4 9 Select AutoMode to configure R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 4 66 ...

Page 74: ...ta to the remote platform devices connected via USB Analysis of the data acquired may be accomplished over the USB hard wired connection Data acquired in this fashion may be captured by the remote source for purpose of consideration for example or perhaps dissemination e mail remote desktop texts etc via a connection with a phone The method for interface with a local computer is achieved by portin...

Page 75: ...r at the base of the detector Note the orientation of the cabling connector wide side of the con nector is imprinted with the USB symbol and is aligned with the face top of the detector this is to ensure proper docking with the port The opposite end of the cable is a standard USB connection and should be connected to the computer R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 4 68 ...

Page 76: ...R R200 menu system selecting a value from the scroll list requires that the selection be con firmed by clicking the circled checkmark com mand button Reminder Dose Rate is a function of dose over a given range of time 6 μrem hr Dose is a total or cumulative dose 100 μrem and continues to stack until it is reset Access the accumulated total and the accu mulation of time since last reset by navigati...

Page 77: ...A Note regarding Sigma Alarms Standard Deviation is a mathematical term that is in essence a band equa distant and on either side of a line representing the average mean of a group of data points In a standard graph there would be dashed lines on either side of a solid line representing the aver age These dashed lines are scalable in that the distance from that average solid line may be adjusted c...

Page 78: ...epresent an average of all The paper is what captures the trajectory of the moving pellets The FLIR identiFINDER R200 is akin to the paper in that it captures nuclide signatures photons that are flung from the source of radiation the radioactive shotgun blasting in every direction away from the source the barrel of the shotgun In principle the closer one moves to this mean the more dense the pelle...

Page 79: ...ting 9 9 only picking up those pellet holes that are on the outside edges much fewer but this depends on the strength of the source of radiation and as the device is focused more with a smaller and smaller sigma set ting the more are the pellet holes where the density is greater near the mean and thus yield more opportunities to trip the alarm and deliver annuciation vibration beeper or LED when a...

Page 80: ...Figure 6 1 Connection port USB 2 0 Mini B for charging and data transfer is located behind the port cover at the base of the detector Note the orientation of the cabling connector wide side of the con nector is imprinted with the USB symbol and is aligned with the face top of the detector this is to ensure proper docking with the port The opposite end of the cable is a standard USB connection and ...

Page 81: ... on page 77 to securely integrate the FLIR identiFINDER R200 with an external device for example a computer Figure 6 2 Navigate to MSD and exit it to turn off the Mass Storage Device USB COM should be set to ON Figure 6 3 Selecting the circled checkmark at this point will set the detector to Mass Storage Device essentially a thumb drive which the user may navigate through a file explorer from the ...

Page 82: ...6 2 1 FLIR identiFINDER R200 Connection Settings Figure 6 4 Selecting the circled X here will exit Mass Storage Device and reset full functionality of the detector 6 75 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 83: ...red e g security access privilege etc in a manner in which USB drivers do not load or load improperly and will require technical support Drivers for the FLIR identiFINDER R200 are supplied on the USB thumb drive memory stick included or may be obtained at http www Detectionsupport com radiation 6 4 Using the Network Connection Please take note of the serial number printed on the back of the detect...

Page 84: ...Home Page After connecting the FLIR identiFINDER R200 to the computer type r200 flir into the address field of the preferred web browser IE 11 Chrome or Firefox and the home page then displays in the browser The key features of the home page are l System l Model l Serial Number l Software Verison l Available Memory l Spectroscopic Detector l Service l Contact information The information contained ...

Page 85: ...ral data 7 2 1 Device Selecting this menu item under Settings displays the following settings for the FLIR identiFINDER R200 l Connect l Indicators l Records Connect The Connect section of the Device menu provides the settings for USB selecting the Checkbox turns this function ON in the FLIR identiFINDER R200 Clearing the checkbox sets R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 7 78 ...

Page 86: ...0 l Key Tone sets an audible tone when keys are pressed on the detector l Key Vib sets vibration on the keys l Alrm Tone sets an audible tone for alarms l Alrm LED sets the visual signal on the LED red GAMMA LED left of Thumbpad l Alrm Vib sets the vibration function on the unit on or off The HdPh Vol field is used to set the headphone volume on the FLIR identiFINDER R200 and is expressed as a per...

Page 87: ...everity usage Dynamic the Dose Rate Int Time Alarm Threshold DR Thrsh Wrn warning or DR Thrsh Alrm Alarm To unlock the Radiation page Figure 7 1 Unlock Device for the Radiation Page Entering the Password Use the same sequence as is stored on the FLIR identiFINDER R200 The default password is R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 7 80 ...

Page 88: ...Integration time allotment for Identify mode to collect data l Ex Time Extended time allotment for extension in Identify mode for data collection l Results Confidnce Results confidence on or off l Results Severity Severity on or off l Results Usage on or off l Dynamic on or off Figure 7 2 The Radiation ID Options page in the FLIR identiFINDER R200 Web Interface 7 81 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 89: ...n time from this page Alarm Threshold On the Alrm Thrsh page the following parameters may be set l DR Thrsh Wrn Dose Rate Threshold Warning l DR Thrsh Alrm Dose Rate Threshold Alarm l Dose Thrsh Wrn Dose Threshold Warning l Dose Thrsh Alrm Dose Threshold Alarm l σ Thrsh σ Alrm Sigma Threshold Alarm R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 7 82 ...

Page 90: ...ice 7 2 2 Service Use this page to turn BlueTooth logging ON selected with checkmark or OFF box is cleared of checkmark Bluetooth logging allows for tracking of Bluetooth connectivity 7 83 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 91: ... in drop down lists Figure 7 4 The Nuclide list is a convenient place to label Nuclide reporting functions for Usage and Severity such as IND industrial MED medical NORM normal SNM special nuclear mater ial and NUC nuclear material or in the case of Severity to None Innocent Suspicious or Threatening R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 7 84 ...

Page 92: ...R R200 is connected to the PC via the USB cable and that the web browser of choice is directed through its address bar to R200 FLIR factory default is http 172 16 0 1 When this tab is selected the following page is displayed Figure 7 5 Data tab open to Spectra 7 85 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 93: ...Spectra File Click on one of the spectra listed to display it Figure 7 6 Spectra history list select one to view the spectra 7 3 2 Viewing the spectra After clicking a spectra file from those listed the following displays R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 7 86 ...

Page 94: ...7 3 2 Viewing the spectra Figure 7 7 A Spectra displayed Figure 7 8 Definition of functions located in the orange task bar on the Spectra page 7 87 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 95: ...7 3 3 Webserver Alarm List 7 3 3 Webserver Alarm List Select this item to display a list of the alarms and to view them select an individual alarm Figure 7 9 List of alarms R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM 7 88 ...

Page 96: ...e This may be connected to a computer or through the Power Supply Power Supply pwr supply 100 240VAC 5VDC 6W USB includes US UK and EU adaptors USB Cable cable USB 2 0 Type A Mini B Male 2 0m FLIR identiFINDER R200 Accessories A number of conversion plugs US UK and EU are included for varied power sources wall outlets 8 89 R200 3 10 2017__1 38 PM ...

Page 97: ...dicator If using the FLIR identiFINDER R200 while charging monitor the indicator and disconnect when fully charged 8 2 1 Charging Durations Shortest charging durations are achieved with l the FLIR identiFINDER R200 switched off and l the FLIR identiFINDER R200 connected to the wall mounted power supply shipped with the FLIR identiFINDER R200 Batteries Type Capacity Operating Duration Charging Dura...

Page 98: ...LIR identiFINDER R200 that need a lot of energy but might not be necessary all the time or for all fields of application The list begins with the more energy demanding features and proceeds to the frugal ones Backlight Brightness and Timeout The backlight of the screen draws a significant amount of power Reduce the backlight brightness to a level required by the environment Let the backlight time ...

Page 99: ...s A 1 FLIR identiFINDER R200 Specifications 93 A 2 Accessories 98 A 3 Detector Positions 100 A 4 Optimum Illumination of Detector Crystals 101 A 5 Certificates 102 Appendix B 104 B1 Field Maintenance 104 B2 Firmware Installation 105 C Nuclide Library 109 Nuclide Library 109 9 92 identiFINDER R200 ENGLISH en 3 10 2017 1 38 PM 9 Appendixes ...

Page 100: ...perature 40 keV 3 MeV at 50 C ambient tem perature Throughput 60 kcps Max Input Count Rate at 25 mrem h 33000cps Sensitivity 137Cs 1 6 cps per μrem h after dead time cor rection Corrections Real time linearization and temperature sta bilization of gamma spectrum Gamma Spectrum 1024 Channels 3 MeV Dose Rate Range 0 μrem h 25 mrem h Overload Dose Rate Range 25 mrem h 1 rem h Dose Rate Accur acy 20 S...

Page 101: ... 5 7 x 2 2 x 1 9 in 14 5 x 5 6 x 4 8 cm Weight 0 88 lb 0 4 kg Housing Material Polycarbonate over molded Environmental Operating Temperature 20 C 50 C Storage Temperature 5 C 50 C Relative Humidity 10 93 non condensing Shock Resistance According to ANSI N42 48 SPRD Protection Rating IP67 Temperature Change gradient xx C min Batteries Capacity Operating Charging Specifications for the FLIR identiFI...

Page 102: ...nochrome matrix LCD Size 1 x 7 8 25 mm x 12 mm Central Luminance Annunciators Annunciators Red LED Gamma detection and alarm Green LED Power status Vibrator Alarm Reporting Beeper Keybard feedback and alarm reporting Memory Data Storage Capa city 30 MB internal memory up to Identifications including 1000 incrementally deletes oldest stored file as this is exceeded Specifications for the FLIR ident...

Page 103: ...Pv4 DHCP server included subnet configurable Download File Formats ANSI N42 42 and spc files compatible with third party analysis software such as GARDAS Cambio or PeakEasy Reachback ANSI N42 42 data via HTTP Accessories AC DC Power Adapter AC in 110V 230V 50 Hz 60 Hz DC out 5V 1 2A Connection Cable Mini USB B USB A length 2m Holster Included Specifications for the FLIR identiFINDER R200 continued...

Page 104: ... format standard for radiation detectors used for Homeland Security ANSI N42 42 2012 Data format standard for radiation detectors used for Homeland Security FCC Part 15 Regulations concerning electromagnetic compatibility EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Regulations concerning electromagnetic compatibility ANSI N42 48 Performance criteria for hand held Spec troscopic Personal Radiation Detectors SPRD Spe...

Page 105: ...W USB includes US UK and EU adaptors USB Cable Part 4204015 cable USB 2 0 Type A Mini B Male 2 0m Wrist Strap Lanyard Part 102001 wrist strap lanyard 24in black Wrist Strap wrist strap string black Holster Part 4203626 holster idF R200 FLIR identiFINDER R200 Accessories 9 98 identiFINDER R200 ENGLISH en 3 10 2017 1 38 PM ...

Page 106: ...hicle does not include instrument Port Cover USB USB port rubber cover USB Memory Stick 1 gigabyte contains user manual and quick ref erence guide Part 4204014 1GB USB memory stick includes user manual and quick reference guide FLIR identiFINDER R200 Accessories continued identiFINDER R200 ENGLISH en 3 10 2017 1 38 PM 9 99 ...

Page 107: ...rovide maximum exposure to the detector crystals Ensure the proximity is optimal for collecting the radiation data directions supplied Operating the identiFINDER R200 on page 14 Figure 9 1 Center lines for detection crystal location 9 100 identiFINDER R200 ENGLISH en 3 10 2017 1 38 PM ...

Page 108: ...tor crystal for which the source to detector distance should be at least 7to 10 inches 17 78 25 4 cm away from source and sur rounding materials For best dose accuracy the unit should be 7 10 17 78 25 4 cm away from any dense objects to the side rear above or below For example do not measure with the unit laying on a desk identiFINDER R200 ENGLISH en 3 10 2017 1 38 PM 9 101 ...

Page 109: ...A 5 Certificates A 5 Certificates A 5 1 FLIR identiFINDER R200 Manufacturer s declaration of conformity CE 9 102 identiFINDER R200 ENGLISH en 3 10 2017 1 38 PM ...

Page 110: ...art 15 Radiated Emissions EN 55032 and FCC Part 15 Harmonics EN 61000 3 2 Flicker EN 61000 3 3 Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000 4 2 Radiated Immunity EN 61000 4 3 Fast Transient Burst EN 61000 4 4 Surges EN 61000 4 5 Power Leads only Signal leads not over 30 meters Conducted Immunity EN 61000 4 6 Power Frequency Magnetic Field EN 61000 4 8 Voltage Dips and Interrupts EN 61000 4 11 identiFINDER R20...

Page 111: ...er no circumstances should any part of the housing be penetrated or removed If necessary clean the instrument with a dry lint free cloth After certain service intervals send the FLIR identiFINDER R200 to a service organization for preventive maintenance and performance optimization Store the FLIR identiFINDER R200 in a clean dry location and if possible at room temperature 9 104 identiFINDER R200 ...

Page 112: ...B2 Firmware Installation B2 Firmware Installation identiFINDER R200 ENGLISH en 3 10 2017 1 38 PM 9 105 ...

Page 113: ...B2 Firmware Installation 9 106 identiFINDER R200 ENGLISH en 3 10 2017 1 38 PM ...

Page 114: ...B2 Firmware Installation identiFINDER R200 ENGLISH en 3 10 2017 1 38 PM 9 107 ...

Page 115: ...B2 Firmware Installation 9 108 identiFINDER R200 ENGLISH en 3 10 2017 1 38 PM ...

Page 116: ...s with usage and severity to the particular demands of specific use The table is sorted by element names and lists the following properties of radiation sources l Nuclide name in standard notation l Nuclide name in simplified notation l Half Life l Severity Innocent Suspicious Threatening l Usage l NORM Naturally occurring radioactive material l MED Medically used material l IND Industrially used ...

Page 117: ...ace and applications of nuclear technology for weapons power plants and medicine The back ground recorded by an instrument is of course spoiled by non natural sources present while measuring the background Neutrons Special Nuclear Material Neutron radiation can have different origins the most common types are spontaneous ission sources e g 252Cf and alpha emitters pack aged in a low Z elemental ma...

Page 118: ...ource Barium 10 75a Industrially used material Used in nuclear medicine for patient attenuation correction during an imaging technique i e S P E C T imaging for yielding 3D information of the patient s internal organs etc Bismuth 38a Industrially used material Principle use is for research and may be found as a by product of pro ton reactions with lead Cadmium 463d Industrially used material Used ...

Page 119: ...e and control the liquid low in oil pipelines and to tell researchers whether oil wells are plugged by sand Utilized in density and fill height sensors to ensure the correct fill level for food drugs and other products This nuclide is a fission product in nuclear reactors It can occur in the radioactive fall out res ulting from hazardous incidents in nuclear power plants Chromium 27 d 17 h Industr...

Page 120: ...bility of industrial fuel oil burners Also used in cancer treatment food irradiation industrial gauges and radiography Europium 13 5a Industrially used material Used in nuclear reactor control rods In some countries this nuclide has been substituted in place of 60Co for radiation therapy Gallium 3 d 6 h Medically used material Used to pinpoint infections and tumors Also used in PET scans for study...

Page 121: ...0 d Medically used material Used in a medical procedure for detecting hormone levels in the blood Used for cancer treatment of the brain and prostate It is also used to diagnose deep vein blood clots in the leg and certain kinds of kidney maladies 8 d Medically used material Used for therapy such as imaging the thyroid and treating its related cancers Also used to diagnose abnormal liver function ...

Page 122: ...ally in targeted radionuclide therapy for neur oendocrine tumors May be used to mask Plutonium Manganese 312 d Industrially used material Used to study and predict emmission characteristics of heavy metal pol lutants within the outlow of waste water from mining operations Molybdenum 2 d 18 h Industrially used material Used for generating 99mTc Neptunium 2 14 Ma Special Nuclear Material No major co...

Page 123: ...te then the concentrations of 239Pu and 240Pu will determine which of the following is displayed l WGPu Weapons Grade Plutonium l RGPu Reactor Grade Plutonium Potassium 1 277 Ga Naturally occurring radioactive material There are no specific commercial or medical uses for this isotope of potassium but it is occurring naturally Typical concentrations found in food deliver 140 μSv a 180 μSv a Higher ...

Page 124: ...soil and water in low concentrations 20 of the 226Ra that is inges ted via food and water is deposited into the bone Although this makes the nuclide dangerous itself it presents its greatest risk when it decays into 222Ra which is an odorless tasteless radioactive gas that can be inhaled into the lungs Nuclide Library continued identiFINDER R200 ENGLISH en 3 10 2017 1 38 PM 9 117 ...

Page 125: ... of seleno methionine this nuclide is used to investigate enzyme production in the digestive tract Silver 249 d 19 h Industrially used material Used as a radiotracer for biological and industrial research Sodium 2 6 a Industrially used material Used to study the sodium potassium exchange dynamic of nerve axons within the nervous systems of living organisms Also used to loc ate leaks in industrial ...

Page 126: ...This nuclide is a ission product in nuclear reactors It can occur in the radioactive fall out resulting from hazardous incid ents in nuclear power plants Thallium 3 d 1 h Medically used material Used for diagnosing coronary artery disease and other heart problems Thorium 14 05 Ga 232Th or 232U Naturally occurring radioactive material Found naturally occurring in abundance within the earth crust it...

Page 127: ...to 235U 704 Ma 4 468 Ga Special Nuclear Material A mixture of 238U and 235U in various concentrations from depleted uranium DU to highly enriched uranium HEU Can be effectively used to manufacture a nuclear ission weapon and is a primary con cern because the design complexity required is far less than that required for a 239Pu based weapon When the U Pu setting see 6 4 Identification Settings on p...

Page 128: ... 5 d 6 h Medically used material Used for blood flow measurements and to image the heart lungs and brain for example 133Xe is used in conjunciton with tomography to acquire such data Nuclide Library continued identiFINDER R200 ENGLISH en 3 10 2017 1 38 PM 9 121 ...

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