OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To Properly Position The Radiation Detector:
1.
When examining food products, household items, etc., position the
left side of the
Radiation Detector 1/4” to 1/2” from the object being examined. Then, turn on
the Detector to take a reading.
2.
When examining liquids, position the left side of the Radiation Detector 1/4” to
1/2” above the surface of the liquid being examined. Then, turn on the Detector
to take a reading. NOTE: Do not allow any liquid from contacting the surface or
interior of the Detector. If necessary, place the Detector in a thin polyethlene bag
to protect the device while taking the reading.
3.
To locate an ionizing radiation
source on an object being examined, turn on the
“AUDIO” function of the Radiation Detector and move the left side of the Detector
1/4” to 1/2” above the surface of the object being examined. As the ionizing
radiation source is approached, the frequency of audio signals will increase.
When moving the Detector away from the ionizing radiation source, the fre -
quency of audio signals will decrease.
To Turn On The Radiation Detector:
1.
Press the “OFF” Button (4) to turn on the Radiation Detector. The LCD Display
(1) will read “RD1503”. (See Figure B.)
To Enter The Menu:
1.
To enter the Menu and change the functions of the Radiation Detector, press the
“MENU” Button (2). The contents of the menu will appear. By default, the follow-
ing functions are set: (See Figure B.)
“UNITS” (6) -- uSv/h.
“AUDIBLE SIGNAL” (7) -- 0.30 uSv/h.
“AUDIO” (8) -- Down.
“BACKGROUND LIGHT” (9) -- On.
To Move Through The Menu:
1.
Press the “CURSER” Button (3) repeatedly to move through the various functions
of the Radiation Detector. To select a specific function, press the “MENU” Button
(2) once, then “SELECT”. To change the value of the function selected, use the
“CHANGE” option in the menu. (See Figure B.)
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