Radiation Alert Inspector EXP+, User Manual

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Contents
Chapter Page
1 Introduction 3
How the In Detects Radiation 3
Precautions 3
2 Features 3
The Display 4
The Switches 4
The Detector 5
The Input/Output Ports 5
3 Operation 5
Units of Measurement 5
Starting the In 6
Autoranging 6
Operating in Dose Rate Modes 6
Operating in Total/Timer Mode 6
Taking a Timed Count 7
Using Dose Rate Modes While Timer is On 7
Taking a Total Count 7
Using The Alert 7
Utility Menu 7
Options 8
4 Common Procedures 8
Establishing the Background Count 8
Environmental Area Monitoring 8
Checking for Surface Contamination 8
5 Maintenance 9
Calibration 9
Calibrating Using a Source 9
Calibrating Electronically 10
Troubleshooting 10
Service 11
6 Basics of Radiation and Its Measurement 11
Ionizing Radiation 11
Radiation Measurement Units 11
Appendix A - Technical Specifications 12
Appendix B Sensitivity to Common Isotopes 12
Appendix C Inspector EXP+ Carrying Case 13
Appendix D- Options 14
Inspector Protective Case 14
Observer Software 14
Warranty 15
CALIBRATION DATABASE APPLICATION 16
08/29/06