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RS-330/332 Multipurpose Gamma-Ray

Spectrometer System

Operator Manual

Revision 2.00

– May 2017

Firmware Version 0.90

Part Number D-1036

RS-330

RS-332

D-1036 REV 02.00 Status: RELEASED printed 16/05/2017 9:45:26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc.

Summary of Contents for RS-330

Page 1: ...pose Gamma Ray Spectrometer System Operator Manual Revision 2 00 May 2017 Firmware Version 0 90 Part Number D 1036 RS 330 RS 332 D 1036 REV 02 00 Status RELEASED printed 16 05 2017 9 45 26 AM by Radia...

Page 2: ...D 1036 REV 02 00 Status RELEASED printed 16 05 2017 9 45 26 AM by Radiation Solutions Inc...

Page 3: ...r o Novomoravanska 41 is the manufacturer of the RS 330x series Radiation Detectors All instruments are designed manufactured and assembled in Czech Republic PRODUCT STATEMENT RSI is responsible for S...

Page 4: ...IGHT OF SUCH USERS TO BE PRIVY TO THIS INFORMATION HOWEVER THIS DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF OWNERS OF THE RS 330 332 MULTIPURPOSE GAMMA RAY SPECTROMETER SYSTEM AND DISSEMINATIO...

Page 5: ...ord 11 3 3 1 1 Store Note Record Note 11 3 3 2 Pause 12 3 3 3 Reacquire BG 12 3 3 4 Onfly Assay Results 13 4 0 ASSAY 15 4 1 STABILIZATION 15 4 2 ASSAY MODE 16 4 2 1 Assay Results Screen 16 4 2 2 Spect...

Page 6: ...B 2 PC PROGRAMS 37 B 3 RECOMMENDED START 37 Appendix Z WARRANTY 39 System Requirements Hardware Gadget straps for carrying optional Car power outlet adapter optional USB PC cable with mini USB connec...

Page 7: ...tection large detector easy to use and high sensitivity It was designed as a multipurpose instrument to be usable in outdoor as well as in laboratory conditions There are 3 models available i RS 330 t...

Page 8: ...and WiFi connection Integrated GPS Integrated microphone for voice recording Internal rechargeable Li ion battery module Typical 10 hour battery life at 20 0 C Size RS 330 Diameter max 4 9 124 5mm He...

Page 9: ...lled at the rear of the unit behind the perforated grill as shown by this picture The black section below the loudspeaker is a rubber weather cover that is opened to give access to the battery Charger...

Page 10: ...RIGHT arrow keys are used to toggle between screens or to make selections e g CANCEL or OK When a choice is made the OK button is pushed to enter that selection Push and hold the OK button to START t...

Page 11: ...to ensure that these guidelines are followed Never charge the unit when the temperature of the batteries drops below 0 degree Celsius best charging conditions are around 20 degrees Celsius Do not stor...

Page 12: ...arger may lead to unpredictable damage of the unit and will invalidate the warranty Contact RSI see Appendix Z for information 2 3 POWER DEVICE 2 3 1 Power Device ON Press and hold the OK button for a...

Page 13: ...OTE About 3 seconds after the units Title Screen appears the display changes to the SURVEY MODE 2 5 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS PC Connection Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer and connect the mi...

Page 14: ...Revision 2 00 SYSTEM OPERATION Radiation Solutions Inc Proprietary Page 8 Revision Date May 16 2017 This Page is intentionally left Blank D 1036 REV 02 00 Status RELEASED printed 16 05 2017 9 45 26 AM...

Page 15: ...PS shows that the integrated GPS system is functioning and collecting data RECORDING shows Data RECORDING in progress and data is being stored in internal memory WiFi connected to local network Batter...

Page 16: ...ON d GRAPH DISPLAY this real time graphic display is updated 1 second and displays 120 seconds of current data The data is auto scaled vertically as changes occur This graph is useful to see small cha...

Page 17: ...ata at any time This process is used to record an audio note of information relevant to the sample This could be LOCATION WEATHER CONDITIONS or whatever data is useful for future analysis This option...

Page 18: ...VIEW data In this PAUSE Mode the user can use the ARROW keys go back into the previously recorded data to review data Note that current data is buffered during this PAUSE for review process Press OK a...

Page 19: ...BG selection is made the Audio Threshold is then 175cps so the 200cps source will give an audio response NOTE Of course if the radiation source signal is quite large then such a small BG change has li...

Page 20: ...y Each Record assay and OnTheFly assay is assigned a unique ID From affected customer s data it appears that assays were being saved while the OnTheFly option was started In this case the unit would a...

Page 21: ...m is fully stabilized and is good to go NOTE RE AUTO STABILIZATION ALL electronic systems drift with time due to temperature effects as well as component aging Any drifts causes spectral distortion so...

Page 22: ...ated every 30 seconds until the sample ends default setting is 5 mins but user can change d At the bottom of the display the sample period progress is seen 7 300 7 seconds of a 300 second sample e At...

Page 23: ...ns NOTE LINEAR Spectrum Type is shown above While in the SPECTRUM Display press OK and a new sub menu appears NOTE The sub menu appears differently when the OK button is pushed before or after the mea...

Page 24: ...hing to use their existing RS 330 devices need to contact RSI for the correct add on or order this option when purchasing new units Core method is part of the Assay refer to Section 5 2 After setting...

Page 25: ...type or Main Menu Choose to explore spectrum or change Spectrum Type User can move the cursor left and right The measurement result s are automatically saved and a prompt will display the following op...

Page 26: ...SAnalyst User Manual D 1180 for more information After downloading the data into RSAnalyst choose Measure Data from tool bar on left Choose Core Measurements and Core Log from All Measurements the Gra...

Page 27: ...e IDENTIFY Mode b SAVE saves the spectrum in memory note if Autosave has already been implemented then Save writes the same sample on top of the original one c EXTEND IDENTIFY extend the sample for an...

Page 28: ...n the Options Menu in the Graphic Window a CONTINUE Returns to the Identify Mode b SAVE Manually saves the sample to the hard drive before changing modes c EXTEND IDENTIFY Extends the sample for an ad...

Page 29: ...the maximum This will place a white magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the graph o ZOOM permits changing the Vertical scale using the Arrow Up Down keys This will place a green magnifying g...

Page 30: ...ual Revision 2 00 IDENTIFY Radiation Solutions Inc Proprietary Page 24 Revision Date May 16 2017 This Page is intentionally left Blank D 1036 REV 02 00 Status RELEASED printed 16 05 2017 9 45 26 AM by...

Page 31: ...from the Main Menu then select any of the stored data sets Identify refer to Section 6 1 1 Assay refer to Section 6 1 2 Survey refer to Section 6 1 3 Stabilization refer to Section 6 1 4 Calibration...

Page 32: ...fy Logs then OK and the selected data file data results are shown RESULTS Peak select a data file from Identify Logs then OK and the peak results are shown BACK TO LOGS back to the Logs menu 6 1 2 Ass...

Page 33: ...ortant stabilization inputs and outputs There are in columns Index Date and Time of stabilization event and stabilization result The stabilization result is OK when unit s gain is corrected but any st...

Page 34: ...y unauthorized personnel 6 2 PC Software Download Setup a new sub directory on the USER PC named as required e g RSI Click on the link sent to you by RSI Service see Appendix Z for contact information...

Page 35: ...Startup RSAnalyst RSAnalyst requires the user to create a database in order to download data from the device The system will store all data in the created RSANALYST FDB database upon startup Double c...

Page 36: ...t a device RS 330 332 go to the Menu located at the top of the Main Screen and choose Device Connect Device Clicking menu item Device Connect Device opens the Connect Dialog box choose USB and select...

Page 37: ...domly due to physics for best sensitivity the LOCAL RADIOACTIVE BACKGROUND is used as a base for alarm analysis When the unit is powered ON it automatically stores a 3 second average of the local back...

Page 38: ...ALARM ACTION if the radiation levels exceed the preset Threshold the following occurs A very loud audio warning occurs and a pop up box appears on the display A pop up box displays a clear warning as...

Page 39: ...urs A very loud audio warning occurs and a pop up box appears on the display A pop up box displays a clear warning as shown Users should move at least 10ft 3m away then select MUTE HORN The unit will...

Page 40: ...nual Revision 2 00 ALARMS Radiation Solutions Inc Proprietary Page 34 Revision Date May 16 2017 This Page is intentionally left Blank D 1036 REV 02 00 Status RELEASED printed 16 05 2017 9 45 26 AM by...

Page 41: ...measurement 300s Sensitivities are in minimum detectable concentrations activities Cs 137 Potassium 0 3 Uranium 0 9 ppm Thorium 1 5 ppm Cesium 137 400 Bq m2 Spectra evaluation Unique spectral analyze...

Page 42: ...e Scripts are in UNICODE Environmental Operating temperature range 10 C to 50 C Storage temperature range 20 C to 60 C RFI EMF Shielding complies with FCC 47 CFR part 15 for Class A CE Certification S...

Page 43: ...Chap 10 Section 8 1 Section 10 3 AUDIO MODE FREQ SWEEP SURVEY Chap 8 Chap 10 Section 8 5 Section 10 3 AUDIO VOLUME 100 Chap 8 Chap 10 Section 8 5 Section 10 3 DATE TIME User set Chap 8 Chap 10 Section...

Page 44: ...on 2 00 Appendix B QUICK START GUIDE Radiation Solutions Inc Proprietary Page 38 Revision Date May 16 2017 This Page is intentionally left Blank D 1036 REV 02 00 Status RELEASED printed 16 05 2017 9 4...

Page 45: ...ll be performed by RSI at no charge to the Buyer subject to the limitations To request warranty service the Buyer must call RSI s service coordinator for a return material authorization RMA number The...

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