ORTEC Micro-Detective-HX, Operation Manual

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APPENDIX A. OTHER ADMINISTRATOR-LEVEL FEATURES
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As in the standard identification mode, use the Signal Index and/or SNM Index strip charts on
the Detect screen as guides for locating areas of elevated activity.
In LCX mode, the End Survey report (Section 5.5) lists the highest-confidence ID for a
particular nuclide.
A.6. Exiting and Restarting the HX Program
Navigate from the Home screen to Main Menu, Settings, Advanced (password), Hardware,
and Exit Program. The blue Windows Mobile desktop will be displayed.
To restart the HX program from the Windows Mobile desktop, go to the upper left of the screen
and tap Start, then HPRDS. The HX application will start up and initialize at the Home screen.
Note the program takes approximately 20 seconds to initialize and become responsive to button
presses. Until the unit is fully initialized, the storage capacity readout and other indicators will
not display accurate values.
A.7. Changing the Internal Battery
The typical service life of the HX 14.4 V lithium ion battery is 3–5 years. When the internal
battery no longer retains a charge, it must be replaced with the appropriate ORTEC battery
replacement kit. This is a straightforward operation that takes just a few minutes, so the detector
does not significantly warm up during the procedure. When an HX with a new (discharged)
battery is connected to external power, the charging circuit first cools the detector to operating
temperature. After that, the new battery charges; this typically takes 3–4 hours.
To change the battery:
1. Turn off the cooler by navigating to Main Menu, Settings, Advanced (password),
Hardware, and selecting Cooler Off.
2. Shut down the computer by navigating to Main Menu, Settings, Advanced (password),
Hardware, Power, and selecting Power Off.
REMINDER
As noted in the Additional Warranty Statement, the computer that controls the
HX is intended exclusively for the tasks documented in this operation manual
and other ORTEC materials accompanying the instrument. Using this
computer for any other purpose may void your warranty.