ORTEC
®
Detective
®
X Handheld Radioisotope Identifier
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contact ORTEC before returning the instrument. If the original foam-lined transport case is not
available,
ORTEC will supply a suitable container
.
2.9 PREPARING THE DETECTIVE X FOR SHIPPING
CAUTION
When shipped in either the transport case or alternative packaging, the Detective X
cooler
must be turned off to avoid damage from overheating
.
Leaving the cooler on
will cause the instrument to quickly overheat, which will damage the instrument and
void the warranty.
Detective X should always be shipped in its transport case
with the cooler turned off
. To ensure that the
cooler is turned off, first turn the unit on (if it is not already on) by holding the power button down for at
least 5 seconds. Once the power up sequence is complete, press the power button again. The instrument will
display the message in Figure 25. Press “Yes” to shut down the cooler and prepare for shipment.
Figure 25. System Power Down Message
In instances where the Detective X is being shipped back to the factory for service, remove both batteries
from the unit and place them in the spare-battery cutouts in the transport case.
2.9.1
Shipping Li-ion Batteries
Be aware that Li-ion batteries have special requirements for safe shipping. This is the same battery
technology used in most cell phones, laptop computers, and other portable devices. Regulations change
often to meet new challenges, so be sure to know the current requirements for this type of battery prior to
shipping, especially when shipping spare batteries.
The United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods provides guidance for
shipment of Li-ion batteries contained in equipment or packed with equipment under designation UN 3481.
(Shipment of Li-ion batteries not installed or packed with equipment is covered by designation UN 3480,
which has different and more stringent requirements and is not discussed here.)
NOTE
The Detective X contains no radioactive sources and no corrosive materials. The refrigeration
device contains 108 cm
3
of nonflammable, nontoxic helium at a pressure of 2700 kPa, and is
exempt from special handling precautions per US DOT 49 CFR 173.307(a)(4).
