Polimaster PM1701M Operation Manual Download Page 14

 

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3 COMMUNICATION WITH PC. DATA LOGGING, PARAMETERS 

SET-UP 

 

The instrument has infrared communication capability with personal computer 

using data collection and processing Software. It allows the user to set various 
parameters, enable/disable operation modes, download event data stored in the 
instrument’s non-volatile memory to the database and other.  

 
Minimum requirements to a computer and its software: 
P100, 32 Mb RAM, Windows 98, NT,  2000, XP (small font in Windows 

settings), 2 Mb free on HDD and an adequate space available to install the database, 
800x600 resolution of a monitor, IrDA port. If build-in IrDA is not available in PC, 
use an optional IR adapter. Connect IR adapter cable to com port of computer. 

 
Install the Software PM17

ХХ_14XX supplied on CD. Run SETUP.EXE 

program using the installation instructions – “install.doc” (autorun). 

Help file and attached text document describe how to use the program.  

 
To start infra red communication, place the instrument at 10-

12 cm distance from PC infrared port (or optional IR adapter) and 
press the LIGHT button.  

 

Instrument Parameters 

 

The instrument is supplied with the following factory preset parameters: 

 

Password 

Current time and date 

set 

Count rate data logging intervals 

60 min 

Count time in calibration mode 

60 s 

Coefficient 

n  

 

Audible alarm 

on 

Headphones alarm 

on 

Indication of statistic uncertainty 

on 

Auto calibration 

on 

 

In the PC Communication mode the user can: 
 
Information (Data Logging) System: 
- Assign the instrument to a specific user (user ID); 
-  Download data from the instrument’s memory, including its operation 

history*:  

-

 

instrument ID; 

-

 

time on/off; 

Summary of Contents for PM1701M

Page 1: ...PM1701M ALARMING RATEMETER Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...Modes 10 2 2 1 Self Check 10 2 2 2 Background Calibration 10 2 2 3 Search Mode Detection and Location of Radiation Sources 11 2 2 4 Settings 12 2 2 4 1 Setting the Coefficient n 12 2 2 4 2 Switching O...

Page 3: ...nstrument alerts the user by visual and audible signals about the presence of radiation source nearby All operation history is stored in the instrument s non volatile memory and may be downloaded to a...

Page 4: ...e intrinsic error of count rate measurement temperature and humidity variations from normal to high temperature variations from normal to low 15 o C extreme values of supply voltage 40 10 10 PC commun...

Page 5: ...the instrument off and follow instructions above to replace the battery 1 4 Design Control Buttons and Display The instrument Fig 1 is composed of measuring unit 1 attached to telescopic pole 4 The ma...

Page 6: ...6 Figure 1 PM1701M The control buttons view A are used to 12 MODE Button turn the instrument on update background press and hold the button until the LCD displays CAL message...

Page 7: ...itch off Vibr on headphones alarm in the setting mode LCD indication 15 LCD upper line count rate in count per second s 1 messages test CAL Aud etc coefficient n value in the setting mode Analog Scale...

Page 8: ...ight alarm The 16 bit RISC based processor is used to test of the instrument upon power on process data control all operating modes display processed information on LCD control audible alarms monitor...

Page 9: ...signals increases as the device moves closer to a radiation source The audible alarms can be switched on off in the PC communication mode or using the control buttons on the front panel of the instrum...

Page 10: ...ally occurring background radiation The processor counts pulses coming from the detector for the preset time and the analog scale segments increase as the instrument calibrates The scale completely fi...

Page 11: ...in the processor memory are updated every 0 25 s Every 0 25 second the current average counts are compared with the alarm threshold calculated during background calibration If the current average cou...

Page 12: ...dating the background Keeping the same distance to the scanned object press and hold the MODE button 12 or button 10 Fig 1 if the headphones is used until CAL is displayed to start the calibration seq...

Page 13: ...m with the control buttons provided that this mode is enabled in the parameters set in the PC communication mode If this mode is enabled the built in audible alarm is switched on off in the following...

Page 14: ...omputer Install the Software PM17 _14XX supplied on CD Run SETUP EXE program using the installation instructions install doc autorun Help file and attached text document describe how to use the progra...

Page 15: ...on off audible alarms enable disable switching on off the alarm using control buttons check or change coefficient n check or change the time and date check or change the logging intervals in which co...

Page 16: ...ery replacement and regular check up of the instrument Routinely examine the instrument body remove any dust and decontaminate the instrument in situation of direct contact with radioactivity Wipe the...

Page 17: ...st of the problems can be traced to low battery or poor quality battery Use only fresh high quality batteries There are no user serviceable parts in the instrument If repairs are required contact the...

Page 18: ...f the assembly not more than 5 at 0 95 confidence probability 6 4 Barometer Least division 1 kPa Measurement range from 60 to 120 kPa 6 4 Thermometer Least division 0 1 C Measurement range from 10 to...

Page 19: ...wait at least 60 s Then take 5 background readings Nbi s 1 and calculate b N s 1 by formula 5 1 5 1 i bi b N N 6 1 2 place the instrument on the dosimetric calibration assembly with 137 Cs gamma sour...

Page 20: ...20 Compare main relative error to limits of permissible main error acc 35 If 35 the instrument is rejected as defective if 35 the instrument is considered ready for use...

Page 21: ...r instruments should be packaged in hermetic compartments The instruments should be stored in the original manufacturer s package with the air temperature between 15 to 50 C and humidity less than 95...

Page 22: ...period is 6 months since the date of manufacturer Quality Control Department accepting the instrument 8 4 Warranty and after warranty repairs are performed by the manufacturer or by a company authori...

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