ASM-990 Series: Detailed Operating Guidelines
Quick Reference Guide
NOTE:
Consult with your hospital’s radiation safety officer or trauma/emergency coordinator for detailed instructions for evaluating,
triaging and treating patients with suspected radiation exposure.
Category
Description
Keypad
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“AUDIO” key is used to enable/disable the audible alarm/speaker. An icon, resembling a small speaker, will
appear in the lower left corner of the LCD
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“LIGHT” key will illuminate the LCD’s backlight for a time period (user menu selected)
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“START/STOP/RST/SAVE” key is used to manually log the current reading and the physical location, for each
measurement, in barcode format
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“SEL” key, when pressed, will activate the menu system
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“ESC” key will return the user to the normal operating screen
Power/Batteries
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Operates on two “D” batteries located in the unit’s handle; recommended batteries include nickel metal
hydride (NiMH), rechargeable, or alkaline
Probe Selection
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If “Pancake” is not listed as the “Model #”, highlight “NO,” then press “SEL,” to display a list of additional
probes that can be selected
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On the subsequent “Probe Selection” screen, highlight “Pancake” then press “SEL”
Mode Selection
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If “RATE” mode is not in use, press “SEL” to change to the “MAIN MENU” screen
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Highlight “MODES” on the “MAIN MENU” then press “SEL”
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Highlight “RATE” on the “MODES SUB-MENU” screen then press “SEL”
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Highlight “mR/hr” on the “RATE UNIT SUB-MENU” screen then press “SEL”
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This series of functions will then return you to the normal operating screen
Logging Data /
Barcoding
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“START/STOP/RST/SAVE” key is used for manually logging data / reading a barcode
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When this key is pressed, the instrument then displays the message “SPACE AVAILABLE XX” for one
second, while the current reading is being logged. The display will also show “SPACE AVAILABLE ###”
between each data point that is logged
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When the memory is full, the instrument will display “LOG BUFFER FULL.”
Data Transfer /
Upload
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Saved data points can be transferred to a PC via the IrDA port using PC based software
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Select “IrDA COMMUNICATION” from the “MAIN MENU;” at the “ENABLE IrDA PORT?” prompt, select
“YES.” Then physically place the unit within six inches of the IrDA data port on the host PC. Initialize the PC
based software.
Note
If this device is used in a manner not
specified by Fluke Biomedical, the
protection by the device may be impaired.
Caution
There are no user servicable parts for
this unit. Should unit require service,
please contact Fluke Biomedical at
440.248.9300.
Bargraph
Clock
Rate Mode
Indicator
Keypad Locked
Buffer Full
Audio
Indicator
Low Battery
Indicator
Reading
Scale Multiplier
Routine
Cleaning
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Do not immerse the unit – liquid could damage the circuits. The unit should be kept clean and free from dirt
and contamination; The unit may be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth using any commercially available
cleaning or decontaminating agent
Note: refer to ASM-990 Series Operators Manual for detailed use and care instructions