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CHAPTER

 

3:

 

SETUP 

It is possible to adjust several parameters  of the instrument using the front panel 

buttons.  The number and combination of settings enabled for editing  in your particular 

device depends on factory pre-sets and may vary in each instrument. See below the 

manufacturer default list of settings that may be enabled for editing in the instrument: 

n coefficient, gamma

 may be setup in the range of 1.0 to 9.9 with increment of 0.1. 

The manufacturer’s recommended value is 4.0. 

Enable or disable the

 Audible alarm

 on reaching the alarm threshold. 

Enable or disable the

 Vibration alarm 

on reaching the alarm threshold. 

To enter the Setup Menu, press and hold down the MODE  button 

. The “CAL” 

message will be displayed first. Continue to hold the MODE button 

 down until the screen 

displays the first setting that can be adjusted.  

NOTE

:  Depending on the options enabled in each particular instrument, the set of 

properties available for adjustment can differ in two devices of the same model. Furthermore, 

some detectors may not enter the Setup Menu at all, since the adjustment of all settings can also 

be disabled using the User Software. 

 

3.1 Setting up the n-coefficient  

 

Press and hold down the MODE button 

. The “CAL” message will be displayed first. 

Continue to hold the MODE button   down until the screen displays the value of 

n-

coefficient. 

 

To change the value of 

n

 coefficient, press the Light button  . The number on the 

display will blink. While the number is blinking, press the Light button   again to increase 
the value or press the Mode button

to decrease the value.

If no button is  pressed for 6 seconds,  the instrument will exit the Setup Menu  and 

begin background calibration. Once the calibration is completed, all of the changes will be 

stored in the instrument’s memory. 

 

3.2 Enabling/disabling the audible and vibration alerts 

 

Press and hold down the MODE button 

. The “CAL” message will be displayed first. 

Continue to hold the MODE button   down until the screen displays the value of n-
coefficient gamma. Press the MODE button 

 once again to enter the Audible alarm setting 

screen: 

Summary of Contents for PM1401MA

Page 1: ...GAMMA PERSONAL RADIATION DETECTOR 1401 MA...

Page 2: ...pyright laws Trademarks Polimaster and Polismart are registered trademarks of Polimaster Ltd Product Improvements Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Polimaster Ltd and its affiliates Al...

Page 3: ...HAPTER 2 OPERATION 11 2 1 Turning the instrument on off 11 2 2 Installation of the external vibrator 11 2 3 Going through self tests and background calibration 12 2 4 Operation Modes 12 2 4 1 Search M...

Page 4: ...operation PRECAUTIONS The PM1401MA is not a personal safety device It is designed only for the detection of radiation sources and does not function as a personal dosimeter Keep the instrument at least...

Page 5: ...t for radiation and alerts the user with visual audio and or vibrating alarms if radiation source is detected or any of preset radiation thresholds are exceeded All operations history is stored in the...

Page 6: ...1 R h 9999 R h Response time 0 25 s Alarm types visual audible and external vibrator Power requirements one AA size battery Battery lifetime Up to 1000 hours Communication IR interface Memory 990 dat...

Page 7: ...dible alarm buzzer 8 LCD The LCD of the instrument may display any of the following information gamma Dose Equivalent Rate in Sv h or R h gamma countrate in counts per second s 1 average statistical e...

Page 8: ...ght side of the instrument with a coin or screwdriver Once opened insert a single AA battery loading the positive end first Reinstall the battery cover and tighten it If the battery is installed prope...

Page 9: ...o use vibrator The following figures explain how to fix to and remove the instrument from the telescopic extension pole Follow steps 1 and 2 to mount the instrument onto the pole clamp Connect the low...

Page 10: ...10 Optional IR adapter may be used with PM1401MA to provide communication with a PC see Chapter 4 PC Communication...

Page 11: ...01MA is equipped with internal audio and light alarms built in Optionally PM1401MA can be supplied with an external alarm vibrator It allows searching for radiation sources in highly noisy environment...

Page 12: ...calibration are finished the PM1401MA is ready for operation 2 4 Operation Modes In order to meet the demands of every user PM1401MA can be customized according to the user s requirements by means of...

Page 13: ...e Search Mode Alarm levels in the Search Mode are derived from the ambient background When the instrument runs through background calibration it acquires a background reading and calculates the alarm...

Page 14: ...exceeded and does not adjust alarms to the changing background NOTE The PM1401MA is calibrated in collimated Cs 137 radiation only thus its readings in measurement mode may differ from that of energy...

Page 15: ...justment can differ in two devices of the same model Furthermore some detectors may not enter the Setup Menu at all since the adjustment of all settings can also be disabled using the User Software 3...

Page 16: ...r off the audible alert Then press the Mode button to do the same for the vibration alert when the LCD displays Vibr On or Off you can use the Light button to change this setting as well Press the Mod...

Page 17: ...pear on the LCD screen see the Figure Now the instrument is ready for infrared data communication For further instructions please see the User Software Guide MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING PM1401MA m...

Page 18: ...ARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE INTEGRATION SATISFACTORY QUALITY NONINFRINGEMENT OR ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE PURCHASER ASSUM...

Page 19: ...ILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR THE INCOMPATIBILITY OF THE PRODUCT WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCT HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR USAGE EVEN IF SUCH PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Limitation on...

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