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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your REED R8008 Radiation Detector. Please read 
the following instructions carefully before using your instrument. By 
following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of 
reliable service.

Product Quality

This product has been manufactured in an ISO 9001 facility and has been 

calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated  
product specifications.

Safety

Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling your product, 
other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause damage that will 
not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty. Servicing should only be 
provided by an authorized service center.

Features

•  Detects Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and X radiation
•  Automatic selection of measurement range
•  Average time and pulse counting functions
•  Large backlit LCD display with bargraph indicator
•  Accumulation of radiation detection values and conversions between 

different measurement units

•  User-adjustable alarms (audio/visual indicators)
•  Internal memory stores up to 4000 groups of data internally
•  Bluetooth connectivity wirelessly streams data to computer via software
•  Low battery indicator and auto shut off

 

REED Instruments

1-877-849-2127 | [email protected] | www.reedinstruments.com

Summary of Contents for R8008

Page 1: ...Radiation Detector Instruction Manual R8008 REED Instruments 1 877 849 2127 info reedinstruments com www reedinstruments com...

Page 2: ...ccumulation Time 8 Pulse Counting 9 Data Storage 9 10 Bluetooth Recording Mode 10 Battery Life Indicator 10 Setup Menu 10 12 Set Date 10 Set Time 11 Setting Alarm Threshold 11 Enabling Disabling Pulse...

Page 3: ...acing batteries may cause damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer s warranty Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center Features Detects Alpha Beta Gamma and X ra...

Page 4: ...gital Bargraph Indicator Yes Adjustable Alarms Yes Audible Visual Indicators Average Time Function 2 to 120 seconds Natural Environment Reading 0 to 0 2 Sv h Datalogging Capabilities Yes Real Time Clo...

Page 5: ...on 9 ESC Button 10 Battery Up Arrow 11 Dose Button 12 Pulse Button Display Description 1 Boot Nuclear Radiation Measuring Icon 2 Date Time Icon 3 Setup Menu Indicators 4 Measuring Function Indicators...

Page 6: ...horized distributor or customer service at info reedinstruments com or 1 877 849 2127 Operating Instructions The R8008 is intended to detect the radiation dose rate of and X rays radiated from an obje...

Page 7: ...or deactivate the LCD backlight The backlight will automatically turn off after 1 minute Unit Conversion for Dose Rate When the meter is powered ON the default unit of measurement is set to Sv h Pres...

Page 8: ...digit 5 When ready press the and arrows to adjust the flashing digit 6 Press the button to confirm your selection and proceed to the next digit 7 When the last digit has been selected and confirmed t...

Page 9: ...the set time refer to Setting Dose Accumulation Time for details 5 Throughout the measurement process the icon will blink on the LCD display 6 The meter will beep when the set time is up and the cumu...

Page 10: ...meter s battery status press the button 2 The meter will now indicate the remaining internal battery voltage 3 Press the ESC button to resume normal operation Setup Menu You can adjust the following...

Page 11: ...e Alarm Threshold Setup screen 4 Make sure to start with the leftmost digit 5 To toggle between digits press the enter button to move to the next digit or press the ESC button to return to the previou...

Page 12: ...setup screen 4 Make sure to start with the leftmost digit 5 To toggle between digits press the button to move to the next digit or press the ESC button to return to the previous digit 6 When ready pr...

Page 13: ...rument Use on external parts only Product Warranty REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from date of shipment During...

Page 14: ...ED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at 1 877 849 2127 or by email at info reedinstruments com Please visit www REEDINSTRUMENTS com for the most up to date manuals datasheets p...

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