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Victoreen 190 

Survey and Count Rate Meter 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Operators Manual 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 2005 
Manual No.  190001  Rev. 8   

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Summary of Contents for Victoreen 190

Page 1: ...190 Survey and Count Rate Meter Operators Manual March 2005 Manual No 190001 Rev 8 2004 2005 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Printed in U S A All product names are trademarks of their respective...

Page 2: ...Fluke Biomedical Radiation Management Services 6045 Cochran Road Cleveland Ohio 44139 440 498 2564 120 Andrews Road Hicksville New York 11801 516 870 0100 www flukebiomedical com rms...

Page 3: ...Internal Controls 3 4 3 9 High Voltage Adjustment 3 6 3 10 Detector Sensitivity Adjustment 3 8 3 11 Jam Current Adjustment 3 8 3 12 Changing the Response Time RESP TIME 3 8 3 13 Resetting the Integra...

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Page 5: ...t indicate the quantity of the dynamic range of the detector in use A 16 character alphanumeric display that 1 provides a digitized average of the bargraph value or integrated reading with elapsed tim...

Page 6: ...ecifications Radiation Detected Alpha Beta Gamma or X ray depending on detector used Operating Rang Rate Mode CPM 0 100 0 1000 0 10 000 0 100 000 0 1 000 000 and 0 10 000 000 CPS 0 1 0 10 0 100 0 1000...

Page 7: ...5 6 0 10M 0 7 12 second response time selected Scale Range CPM Response seconds 1 0 100 12 2 0 1000 6 3 0 10K 3 4 0 100K 1 5 5 0 1M 1 5 6 0 10M 0 7 6 second response time selected Scale Range CPM Resp...

Page 8: ...dio on off and acknowledges alarm conditions ON OFF Turns instrument power on off when permitted by the microprocessor i e when data logging is inactive or all logged data has been read by a PC Intern...

Page 9: ...instrument The pulse shaping circuit in the module accepts a wide range of detector input amplitudes and pulse decay times Communication with the Model 190 is accomplished through an infrared two way...

Page 10: ...suitable calibration constant is used Above 384 000 CPM the counts in a time slot are counted and the value multiplied by the appropriate factor to determine the actual count rate which may cause a re...

Page 11: ...inimum of one second The amount of time remaining before the unit stops operating depends on previous use of the instrument If the instrument is used for longer continuous periods of time there will b...

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Page 13: ...osive materials fluctuations in temperature and humidity and vibration and shock 3 3 Battery Installation Replacement Four 9 volt alkaline batteries are supplied with the Model 190 The battery compart...

Page 14: ...batteries are installed 3 4 Probe Holder Installation Extreme caution should be used when connecting the probe to the meter Improper connection may result in injury damage to the instrument or damage...

Page 15: ...atibility was requested on the purchase order If a probe was ordered with the instrument it is connected to the probe adapter Use the following procedure to replace a probe and adapter 1 Loosen the ca...

Page 16: ...are marked by longer bars The bars are arranged in an arc with a radius of 3 75 inches 9 5 cm Scale length is 2 inches 5 cm The 51 element analog bargraph located near the top of the display provides...

Page 17: ...ewing and Fluke Biomedical does not recommend that it be further adjusted However if the display contrast requires adjustment turn RP1 to vary the angle of maximum contrast of the 16 character display...

Page 18: ...adapter 2 Unplug the adapter from the unit 3 Remove the flat head screw from the bottom panel of the adapter 4 Remove the top panel of the adapter to gain access to the inner components There is a pot...

Page 19: ...screws located on the top panel of the adapter 3 9 HIGH VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT Determine which module you have surface mount or non surface mount before continuing and ensure that the correct figure is r...

Page 20: ...Victoreen 190 Operators Manual 3 8 Figure 3 5 Probe Adapter Adjustments...

Page 21: ...current 1 Adjust RP1 fully counter clockwise 2 Bring the detector to a high count rate until the reading begins to drop with increasing intensity 3 Adjust RP1 clockwise until the jam message appears o...

Page 22: ...or 3 14 Changing the Operation Mode Mode The Model 190 factory default Operational Mode is C MIN Using the optional Model 190 1A Infra red communicator default settings can be changed programmed into...

Page 23: ...be activated through the optional Communicator If the Log Mode has not been activated a NOT IN LOG MODE message will be displayed when the Log button is pressed When in the data logging mode the instr...

Page 24: ...ode is active Log changes the label Rate Integ toggles the alphanumeric display between the digitized rate value and the integrate value Resp Time changes the response time on the first range or reset...

Page 25: ...s not been initialized and calibrated either at the factory or via the optional infrared communicator the CPM and CPS modes are the only modes available In addition the mCi sqcm Bq sqcm and dpm modes...

Page 26: ...he detector The clicks from the speaker have a one to one correspondence with counts from the detector up to 3200 cpm For counts above 3200 cpm there is a transition from clicks to a steady tone g Pre...

Page 27: ...edical at 440 248 9300 for further instructions 2 If a problem occurs with the printed circuit board case or audible alarm transducer the suspect part is easily replaceable Refer to Table 4 1 for a li...

Page 28: ...stener 2 190031 Case Bottom 190023 Battery Cover 190035 Battery Cover Gasket 149036 Transducer Screen 67 115 Connector 190015 Keypad Assembly 5 1154 Phillips Screw 5 6 19 X 1 25 PH 5 1153 Phillips Scr...

Page 29: ...ration data stored in the probe adapter may be changed using the optional Communicator P N 190 1A Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the Communicator for further instructions and specific p...

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Page 31: ...icable to the Model 190 and contain proprietary information If you require these drawings please contact Fluke Biomedical at 440 248 9300 Drawings Drawing Number Description 190013SM Model 190 Schemat...

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Page 33: ...e of viewing The metal stand is rugged being made of formed and welded steel The Model 190AC can be easily inserted and removed from this stand Dimensions The dimensions of the Model 190AC are the sam...

Page 34: ...his source will not damage the 190AC or the adapter module The metal stand has holes in the base and back to permit permanent installation if desired Operational Procedure The Model 190AC may be inser...

Page 35: ...djustments For calibration and adjustments to the Model 190AC refer to the Model 190 and 190AC sections of this manual Replacement Parts Item Part Number Model 190AC 190AC Metal Stand 190232 Ac to Dc...

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Page 37: ...uded Item Qty Adapter bracket assembly 190235 1 6 32 Machine Screws 3 6 Split Washers 3 6 32 Hex Nuts 3 3 Align the three holes on the side of the adapter bracket assembly 190235 with the three holes...

Page 38: ...Fluke Biomedical Radiation Management Services 6045 Cochran Road Cleveland Ohio 44139 440 498 2564 120 Andrews Road Hicksville New York 11801 516 870 0100 www flukebiomedical com rms...

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