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4. PC Software

ING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE AMOUNT
PAID BY YOU FOR SOFTWARE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. THE
FOREGOING LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY EVEN IF THE ABOVE
STATED WARRANTY FAILS IN ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE TERMS ABOVE
MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE TO YOU.

THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE

Please see disclaimers and warranty information included with the supplied
or suggested software packages for details. These software packages include,
but are not limited to Microsoft ActiveSync, Microsoft .NET framework,
and IVT Corporation BlueSoleil. Please refer to user manuals for limitations,
warranties and usage.

4.2

Recommended Operating System

I

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™ Sync PC software is directly compatible with the Windows

2000 and Windows XP operating systems. I



™ Sync will operate

on Windows Vista, provided that the correct drivers are installed.

4.2.1

I

NTERCEPTOR

™ Sync and Microsoft Vista

To use I



™ Sync with Microsoft Vista, complete the following

steps:

1. Install I



™ Sync,

2. After installation is complete, connect the I



™ to the host

PC via USB,

3. Vista will install its USB Sync drivers. Allow this installation to com-

plete,

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Interceptor™/en/5.1(4956)/Feb2010

ICx Technologies

Summary of Contents for Interceptor

Page 1: ...en 5 1 4956 02 2010 User Manual Interceptor Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detector ...

Page 2: ...B Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

Page 3: ...Interceptor Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detector User Manual ...

Page 4: ...or Language English en Version 5 1 4956 Latest Change February 05 2010 at 14 04 UTC 01h ICx is a trademark of ICx Technologies Inc ICx Radiation is a trademark of ICx Radiation Inc All other trademarks belong to their respective holders Copyright 2007 2010 ICx Technologies GmbH and ICx Radiation Inc All rights reserved ii Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

Page 5: ...they are used to monitor the gamma dose rate For nuclide identification purpose one 1 optional high resolution CZT detector is used For counting thermal neu trons one 1 optional 3 He proportional counter is used The I operates in two main modes Unattended Surveillance Mode USM and User Attended Mode UAM UAM allows you to interact with the I whereas the device runs unattended in USM In USM the devi...

Page 6: ...rst time or installing the PC software read the manual carefully to prevent damage to the I or the PC s Warning Make sure that all components are present and inspect them vi sually for any damage that may have occurred during shipping Please refer to chapter 1 1 p 1 s Warning Make sure to fully charge the I before first usage to optimize the battery capacity Please refer to chapter 1 2 p 2 s iv In...

Page 7: ... of these suppliers The data in this manual is considered proprietary data It may be duplicated and used by or on behalf of the customer with the express limitations The proprietary data may not be disclosed outside the customer or be used for any purpose other than the operation of the I without prior permission of the manufacturer Thermo Fisher Scientific Corporation assumes no liability for any...

Page 8: ...F can cause the Li Ion battery to explode or incinerate This is prohibited and will void the I warranty s Warning This unit contains potentially hazardous materials i e the Cadmium Zinc Telluride detectors and a Li Ion battery Proper disposal of the I at the end of its service life requires recycling according to WEEE s This disclaimer shall be marked on any reproduction of this data in whole or i...

Page 9: ...Device ON 6 2 2 2 Switching the Device OFF 7 2 2 3 Alarm Acknowledgements 7 2 2 4 Wake Up 7 2 2 5 Charging the Battery 8 2 2 6 Using the External Battery Pack 11 2 3 Main Operation 14 2 3 1 User Attended Mode 14 2 3 2 Unattended Surveillance Mode 14 2 3 3 Dose Rate Isotope Identification and Thermal Neutron Counting 15 2 4 The I Language Configurations 18 2 5 The I Unit Hardware Configurations 18 ...

Page 10: ... GPS Mode Optional 46 3 5 Bluetooth Reach Back Mode Optional 49 3 5 1 Reach Back Push Using Modem DUN 50 3 5 2 Reach Back Push Using RS232 Device 52 3 5 3 Reach Back In Monitor Heartbeat Mode 53 4 PC Software 55 4 1 Disclaimer 55 4 2 Recommended Operating System 56 4 2 1 I Sync and Microsoft Vista 56 4 3 Before Getting Started 57 4 4 Installing the PC Software 58 4 4 1 Upgrading from previous inst...

Page 11: ...n 87 4 13 1 Automatic Synchronization 88 4 13 2 Manual Synchronization 88 4 14 Reviewing Spectra Event Reports 89 4 15 Device Tests 90 5 Communication Using Bluetooth Technology 93 5 1 Overview 93 5 2 Security Warning 94 5 3 Drivers for Bluetooth Wireless Technology 94 5 4 Headset Equipped with Bluetooth Wireless Technology 95 5 5 Microsoft Drivers for Bluetooth Technology 95 5 6 IVT Corporation B...

Page 12: ... 108 6 3 Troubleshooting PC Software 111 A Type of Instrument 115 B Specifications 117 C Electrical Test Results 127 D Environmental and Mechanical Test Results 129 E ANSI Test Results 131 F Service Contact Information 133 G Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 135 H Nuclide Library 141 I Extended Nuclide Library 149 x Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

Page 13: ...imal Direction to Source Front Gamma 15 2 12 Optimal Direction to Source Rear Gamma 16 2 13 Neutron Detector Position Rear 17 2 14 Optimal Direction to Source Rear Neutron 17 3 1 Overload Indication 23 3 2 Overload Recovery 23 3 3 Modes of Operation Dose Rate Mode 25 3 4 Modes of Operation Finder Mode 25 3 5 Modes of Operation ID Mode Start 27 3 6 Modes of Operation ID Mode Acquiring 28 3 7 Modes ...

Page 14: ... Operation Advanced Spectrum Mode Storing 39 3 27 Modes of Operation SPRD Mode Dose Rate 39 3 28 Modes of Operation SPRD Mode ID 40 3 29 Modes of Operation SPRD Mode Reset 41 3 30 Modes of Operation Info Mode Hardware 41 3 31 Modes of Operation Info Mode Software 42 3 32 Modes of Operation Bluetooth Mode 43 3 33 Modes of Operation Bluetooth Mode Enabled 43 3 34 Modes of Operation Bluetooth Mode Di...

Page 15: ...Software Device Definitions 71 4 12 PC Software Gamma Configuration 75 4 13 PC Software Configuration Warning 76 4 14 PC Software Configuration Save Dialog 76 4 15 PC Software Synchronization Warning 76 4 16 PC Software Neutron Configuration 79 4 17 PC Software User Modes Configuration 80 4 18 Bluetooth Configuration 81 4 19 PC Software Bluetooth Reach Back Configuration 84 4 20 PC Software Review...

Page 16: ...igures 5 8 Bluetooth IVT BlueSoleil 101 5 9 Bluetooth IVT BlueSoleil 102 5 10 Bluetooth IVT BlueSoleil 102 5 11 Bluetooth PAN 103 5 12 Bluetooth OBEX FTP 104 xiv Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

Page 17: ... visually for any damage that may have occurred during shipping The following items should be in the I case INTERCEPTOR DC DC Car Charger Adapter AC DC Wall Mount Adapter Computer USB cable Retractable USB cable Software CD External battery pack Holster Rubber boot already fitted to the INTERCEPTOR Figure 1 1 Contents of the INTERCEPTOR case Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010...

Page 18: ...ing voltage capacity and remaining lifetime informa tion This information is displayed at the bottom right corner of the I color LCD display Before using your new I device make sure that the battery is fully charged Even though the battery of the I is charged before shipping in order to compensate for possible self discharge follow the instructions under section 2 2 5 p 8 regarding charging of the...

Page 19: ...ptions Front View Buttons and LED Bank The figure below shows the location of the operating buttons and the status indicating LED bank The button functions are determined by the opera tional modes of the I Refer to section 2 3 p 14 and chapter 3 p 21 for further information 1 The left button denoted 1 is referred to as the ACTION button and the right button denoted 6 as the MODE button Thermo Fish...

Page 20: ...isplayed in the corresponding left or right top corners of the display 2 The center button denoted 2 is referred to as the POWER button and is used to Power up the device by holding this button until all LEDs illumi nate Power down the device by pressing and holding this button for at least 5 seconds or until all LEDs illuminate and the display indicates the device is shutting down In User Attende...

Page 21: ...linking indicates that the device has a USB connection and is charging the battery Faster blinking indicates that the battery is nearly empty Constantly on indicates that the battery charging cycle is com plete 5 If the device is equipped with optional neutron detection capability the blue LED indicates a neutron alarm condition when flashing Use any button on the I to change from the Unattended S...

Page 22: ...nal Figure 2 3 Rear View of INTERCEPTOR The I provides a USB port for both data transfer and charging purposes 2 2 Basic Operation 2 2 1 Switching the Device ON The I device can be powered on by pressing and holding the POWER button until all LEDs illuminate 6 Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

Page 23: ... The I reverts to User Attended Mode from Unattended Surveillance Mode USM after pressing any of the device buttons however it will automatically re enter USM after 90 seconds of inactivity There are exceptions Warning An I equipped with the optional nuclide identifi cation ID mode does not enter USM if it is in ID mode s Warning If the device is in active acquisition in Advanced Spectrum mode it ...

Page 24: ...a the supplied AC DC wall mount adapter for an AC wall outlet 2 Via the DC DC car charger adapter for a vehicle s cigarette lighter socket 3 Via either the computer USB or retractable USB cable using a desktop or laptop computer 4 Via external battery pack Option 1 The AC DC Wall Mount Adapter Insert the larger USB Type A connector of the retractable USB cable into the AC DC wall mount adapter as ...

Page 25: ...puter manual for details Refer also to chapter 4 3 p 57 before connect ing your I to a PC for the first time After choosing one of the above charging options insert the smaller USB Type mini B connector of either the retractable USB or computer USB cable into the USB port on the bottom of the I As soon as the I is connected to the power supply of your choice the device will power up After booting ...

Page 26: ... battery at room tempera ture 20 to 25 C s Warning Charging at temperatures greater than 35 C or lower than 10 C reduces the battery s capacity over the long term s Warning Fully discharge the battery at least once per month s Warning If the I is permanently connected to an external power source battery capacity can be reduced by as much as 20 per year s 10 Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Tech...

Page 27: ...1 Open the battery compartment of the external battery pack by gen tly pressing and sliding the battery door open as shown in Figure 2 7 p 12 2 Insert four 4 AA batteries as shown in Figure 2 8 p 12 Correct ori entation of the batteries is shown on the diagram inside the battery compartment 3 Close the battery compartment by sliding the door until it snaps as shown as shown in Figure 2 9 p 13 4 In...

Page 28: ...the smaller USB Type mini B connector of the retractable USB cable into the USB port on the bottom of the I Ensure that the switch on the external battery pack is in the ON position The green LED on the external battery pack should illuminate indicat ing that the pack is operating 12 Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

Page 29: ... Step 4 Warning Make sure that the switch on the pack is in the OFF position whenever the external battery pack is not needed to prevent the AA batteries from being drained s Warning Alkaline batteries are recommended but Ni MH or Ni Cd will also work s Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 13 ...

Page 30: ...radiation level is below the alarm levels User Attended Mode will always initialize in the user set default mode Doserate or Finder This default mode can be selected using the PC soft ware Refer to chapter 4 9 p 64 for further information 2 3 2 Unattended Surveillance Mode Unattended Surveillance Mode USM is designed to maximize battery life time The blinking green LED indicates that the I is powe...

Page 31: ...rce should be positioned facing the top portion of the front side i e the side with the display of the I This is where the gamma identification detector is located which is denoted on the device boot with the symbol G The following figure illustrates this optimal orientation Figure 2 11 Optimal Direction to Source Front Gamma Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 15 ...

Page 32: ...ht side of the ID Mode display which may be used to optimize the distance to the source Refer to section 3 2 2 p 26 for further information s The next figure illustrates the frontal dimensions and position of one of the gamma detectors with respect to the rest of the unit Figure 2 12 Optimal Direction to Source Rear Gamma 16 Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

Page 33: ...est of the unit As shown the neutron detector occupies over half of the unit s length on the left back side This is very im portant to remember when measuring neutrons The figure illustrating 1 the left side view and 2 the top central view of the unit is given below Figure 2 14 Optimal Direction to Source Rear Neutron In this figure the white bar on the bottom of the left side view of the I indica...

Page 34: ...d with ID which defines a mode of operation later within this manual The I is manufactured in four 4 configurations INTERCEPTOR G Advanced gamma finder INTERCEPTOR GN Advanced gamma and neutron finder INTERCEPTOR Gid Advanced gamma finder with identification INTERCEPTOR GNid Advanced gamma and neutron finder with identification 2 6 Maintenance The I is maintenance free with the exception of occasi...

Page 35: ...e should be stored in a dry clean place and preferably under climate controlled conditions This is especially true for long term storage in which case it is recommended the storage temperature be maintained at room temperature 25 C The device battery should be discharged to 50 of its capacity during long term storage in order to maximize battery life When the device is ready to be returned to serv...

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Page 37: ...sed within brackets Refer to Appendix H p 141 for further information Mode General Summary Section Level Unit displays the dose rate information in a zero 0 to nine 9 level format 3 3 1 p 33 Dose Rate Monitors the dose rate Neutron count rate optional may also be displayed in the selected units of measure 3 2 1 p 24 Finder Count rate display with scrolling history chart to allow positioning of sou...

Page 38: ... software ver sions 3 3 6 p 40 Bluetooth Enables communications with the headset PC or Mobile Device using Bluetooth wireless technology 3 3 7 p 41 Reach Back Transmit data to a back end server for further review and analysis 3 5 p 49 The Finder Mode is a sub mode of the Dose Rate Mode Warning If the measured count rate reaches 150kc s in any mode the de vice will immediately go into overload Once...

Page 39: ...re power than when in Unat tended Surveillance Mode To conserve power the device switches back to Unattended Surveillance Mode after 90 seconds if no user input is registered and if the radiation level is below the alarm levels User Attended Mode will always start in Dose Rate or Level Mode Either of these modes can be selected as the default mode with the PC synchronization software Only in Dose ...

Page 40: ...PC The following section describes the functions of User Attended Mode in de tail Warning The factory set default start mode is Dose Rate Mode s 3 2 1 Dose Rate Mode and Finder Mode In Dose Rate Mode the actual dose rate is displayed in the unit of measure selected The PC configuration utility allows two options Rem h or Sv h Refer to chapter 4 1 p 55 for further information The actual neutron cou...

Page 41: ... mode a press on the left ACTION button switches the device into Finder mode to search for radioactive materials Figure 3 4 Modes of Operation Finder Mode Count rate information and the associated values are given as count rate over time in the scrolling histogram area of the display to facilitate location of the source of radioactivity If the speaker is enabled an audible signal is gener ated wit...

Page 42: ... 3 2 2 Nuclide Identification ID Mode Optional Warning This mode is optional depending upon the hardware capability of the I s In ID Mode the I acquires a spectrum and attempts to iden tify a radioactive isotope by comparing the measured spectrum with spectral templates stored in the internal library Pressing the ACTION button starts the identification process Cancel the identification by pressing...

Page 43: ... best results make sure that the count rate bar is between the two arrows s Warning Starting the acquisition switches the device into a high power mode hence a maximum identification time has been set to conserve power If a period less than 30 minutes has not produced an identification an identi fication will be attempted at 30 minutes elapsed time s The results are displayed after sufficient coun...

Page 44: ...ws the user to scroll the text box if necessary to view the entire description From here the optional Voice Recorder mode and the optional Camera mode can be accessed using the MODE button Voice recordings and or images are added to the stored identification result and spectrum In the Spectrum display the MODE button allows the user to extend the identification acquisition time This will begin a 3...

Page 45: ...f isotopes that the I can identify s The table below defines the confidence levels for isotope identification Isotope ID Results Probability Range Isotope ID Confidence Level 40 64 Low 65 84 Medium 85 100 High Warning Voice recording and or images associated with an ID result will be shown as one event in the PC software s Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 29 ...

Page 46: ...e recording When the record ing is stopped it is saved to the identification record A single voice recording may be up to 60 seconds Multiple voice recordings may be recorded for a single identification record but only the last one is saved Warning For optimal recording the unit s receiver should be held within 5 cm of your mouth s 3 2 4 Settings Mode The behavior of the unit under alarm condition...

Page 47: ...ature as ON while it displays a de activated feature as OFF Figure 3 12 Modes of Operation Settings Mode Upon entering this mode the basic settings may be modified In the next example screen the speaker is highlighted in red for OFF The background will turn green and a checkmark will replace the cross through circle if the value is changed to ON Warning Settings changes are effective immediately s...

Page 48: ...h gamma and neutron events Finder Beeper This control enables and disables the audible finder beeping in Finder mode For more information on Finder mode refer to chapter 3 2 1 p 24 App Sounds This control enables and disables all other audible sounds such as a button clicks and the acquisition completion notification in ID mode Brightness This control adjusts the LCD display backlight brightness f...

Page 49: ...3 3 1 Level Mode In Level mode the dose rate information is displayed in an easy to read zero 0 to nine 9 format The levels are defined as Level Dose Rate 0 7 5 µRem h Background 1 15 µRem h 2 30 µRem h 3 60 µRem h 4 120 µRem h 5 240 µRem h 6 480 µRem h 7 960 µRem h 8 1920 µRem h 9 3840 µRem h Figure 3 14 Modes of Operation Level Mode Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 33 ...

Page 50: ...de neutrons are still being counted and if the preset threshold is reached an alarm message will be generated Figure 3 16 Modes of Operation Level Mode Neutron Warning 3 3 2 Timer Counter Mode Timer Counter T C mode can be used to display additional information about the accumulated values while the I is in use All val ues are given with their associated statistical error Rate values are calculate...

Page 51: ...n Timer Counter Mode 3 3 3 Camera Mode Optional The I can be used as a digital camera Pictures are saved as VGA 640 x 480 jpg files and stored with the current time stamp Warning This mode is optional depending upon the hardware capability of the I s Warning The camera will be disabled whenever the battery strength is be low 10 unless charging s Warning When the I is configured with ID mode Camera...

Page 52: ...s not automatically stored s Warning If the device lapses into USM it will remain in Advanced Spec trum mode upon waking s Press the ACTION button to enter the Advanced Spectrum mode The POWER button starts and stops the spectrum acquisition Use the MODE button to return to the start menu The ACTION button skips to the next menu level After stopping acquisition pressing the POWER button enters the...

Page 53: ... button sequence POWER ACTION POWER exits the Cursor menu level and enters the Zoom menu level zooming into the spectrum at the cursor s position Press the POWER button again to zoom out Pressing the MODE button clears the spectrum Pressing the ACTION button exits the Zoom menu level and skips to the ID menu level Figure 3 22 Modes of Operation Advanced Spectrum Mode Zoom Thermo Fisher Scientific ...

Page 54: ...square root SQRT multiplicative MULT and linear LIN scaling Press the MODE button to toggle the horizontal scale between channel Cha and energy keV Figure 3 24 Modes of Operation Advanced Spectrum Mode Channel En ergy Press the ACTION button to skip down to the file management menu level To save the current spectrum press the MODE button The spectrum and the results are stored as a spc and a txt f...

Page 55: ...ding upon the configuration of the I s The I can be used as an automatic search and identification device The SPRD finder continuously monitors the ambient gamma dose rate When the dose rate exceeds 30µRem Hr the device will automatically switch to ID mode and begin the acquisition and identification process Figure 3 27 Modes of Operation SPRD Mode Dose Rate Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en...

Page 56: ...he spectrum or adequate statistics are achieved After the identification is complete the results and the spectrum are stored using the acquisition start time as the filename Upon completion of the identification the subsequent functions are identical to those in ID mode See Chapter 3 2 2 p 26 for details Warning Upon completion of an identification in SPRD mode the device will automatically return...

Page 57: ...overview of software versions used by both the DSP and the Windows CE operating system Press the ACTION button to switch back to the system status press the MODE button to switch to the next mode or press the POWER button to switch to the default mode 3 3 7 Bluetooth Mode Optional Warning This mode is optional depending upon the hardware capability of the I s Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor e...

Page 58: ...n Once entered use the MODE button to navigate from control to control and use the ACTION button to change the selected value Activated features show On while deactivated ones show Off within the description The selected controls for the Bluetooth technology are highlighted in green Pressing the ACTION button toggles the state between On and Off In this instance the selected option is in the On st...

Page 59: ... to the unit The user can save the changes and return to the Bluetooth start page by pressing the POWER button Warning Changes made between the ON and OFF states of the Blue tooth features become active only after rebooting the unit Switch the I OFF and then back ON again s Warning When the Bluetooth wireless technology is deactivated the sub sequent controls for the network for the headset and fo...

Page 60: ...button The I will search for devices equipped with Bluetooth technology that are in pairing mode and within range Figure 3 35 Modes of Operation Bluetooth Mode Searching The user can toggle through the list of available devices via the MODE but ton The user can pair the I with a device by pressing the ACTION button Pressing the POWER button exits the search and pair mode without pairing You can pa...

Page 61: ... for headset DUN PIN and identifica tion settings s Warning When the headset profile is activated on a PC or other device equipped with Bluetooth technology the resulting list could display that device as a headset s Warning After pairing a headset or DUN device the I must be rebooted s Warning After pairing a DUN device the Reachback parameters must be entered on the Reachback tab of the Device C...

Page 62: ...in the factory The Holux M 1200 GPS receiver has a battery life rating of 15 hours how ever with reduced battery level comes reduced GPS performance Therefore we recommend that the GPS receiver be charged daily or after 8 hours of con tinuous operation During an identification using a GPS enabled unit the following screen indi cates that the unit is searching for a GPS receiver Figure 3 37 Modes o...

Page 63: ...t receiving a satellite signal the completed identification screen will indi cate that the GPS unit is not detecting any satellites If the unit cannot obtain a signal from the Bluetooth GPS module the completed identification screen will indicate that it cannot find the GPS module The following are excerpts from the I Sync Software event reports from a GPS enabled I that illustrate valid and inval...

Page 64: ...l but the GPS receiver is not receiving data from the satellites s This can be caused by an improperly set up Bluetooth connection mal function of the GPS receiver or operating in an area with degraded or no reception from the satellites Typically when an identification event report contains coordinates that are labeled invalid they are the last coordinates re ceived before the satellite signal wa...

Page 65: ...quired The Bluetooth GPS option is recommended but not required Before changes to the Reach Back configuration can be made Bluetooth networking features must be turned on and the I re booted to apply the changes For information on setting up Bluetooth communica tions and Reach Back using the PC software see sections 4 12 4 p 81 and 4 12 5 p 83 Note It can sometimes take a bit of time for the I to ...

Page 66: ...r an ID made in SPRD mode the data push must be initiated prior to the automatic return to SPRD mode 15s after the ID is completed After configuring the wireless phone or DUN device establish the reach back settings using I Sync synchronize the I and re boot the device You are now ready to push reach back data from the I Monitor Heartbeat mode must be disabled in order to push reach back data The ...

Page 67: ...te voice records optional and record image files optional and then press the Reachback button to begin the reach back pro cess The reach back process uses the wireless phone DUN device to make a dial up connection to a reach back server which will contain a device specific routing table After the information is received by the server it is emailed to all addresses contained in the routing table Th...

Page 68: ... in the settings using I Sync will have to be entered in the phone the first time a reach back is attempted s Note It is recommended that your wireless phone be set to automatically ac cept connections from the I after it has paired the first time This will allow you to perform reach back without having to handle the phone s 3 5 2 Reach Back Push Using RS232 Device After configuring the Reach Back...

Page 69: ...ectrum file is selected by the user to be a part of the data package a pdf image of the spectrum and its summary informa tion is also attached to the email separately from the zip file If both spectrum and image files are selected in the configuration the spectrum will occupy page one of the pdf file and the image will occupy page two Upon completion of a reach back session the user may return to ...

Page 70: ...to ID mode Upon completion of the identification the unit will transmit a data package as it does when push is being utilized The content of the data package is dependent upon the user settings SPRD Mode will continue to automatically go into ID mode and transmit ID results until the dose rate subsides below the SPRD threshold of 30µRem Hr at which time the device will return to the interval repor...

Page 71: ...F LIABILITY TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT WILL THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ICX RADIATION OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST REVENUE PROFIT OR DATA OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCI DENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES HOWEVER CAUSED REGARD LESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RE LATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SOFTWARE EVEN IF SUN MICROSYSTEMS HA...

Page 72: ...lude but are not limited to Microsoft ActiveSync Microsoft NET framework and IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Please refer to user manuals for limitations warranties and usage 4 2 Recommended Operating System I Sync PC software is directly compatible with the Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems I Sync will operate on Windows Vista provided that the correct drivers are installed 4 2 1 INTERCEPT...

Page 73: ...the driver file wceusbsh and click Open to install the driver 13 After the driver is installed return to the Control Panel and open the Mobile Device Center 14 Uncheck both the Allow USB connections and Allow connections to one of the following boxes You are now ready to begin using I Sync on your Microsoft Vista PC Warning The driver downgrade described above must be performed for each USB port t...

Page 74: ...sessing the software installation the user cannot use or connect these devices during the PC software execution Warning Do not connect the I to the Sync application if the PC is operating under any other condition See Chapter 6 p 107 for known issues s 4 4 Installing the PC Software The I Sync software is provided on a CD ROM which automatically begins installation after inserting into and closure...

Page 75: ...sions 1 9 or later will establish a new default directory for I Sync The StoreRoot folder from the previous installation must be manually copied to the new location after installation of the new version Also if the existing StoreRoot folder is moved the registry may require edit ing as follows Select Run from the Windows Start menu and enter regedit in the field then click OK Expand My Computer th...

Page 76: ...during the PC software initialization and opera tion Upon exiting I Sync software ActiveSync is reconfig ured to listen for Microsoft Sync devices and can begin communication and synchronization with a mobile device like a Smartphone or Pocket PC Warning Connect the I to the host PC only when the I Sync software is running otherwise ActiveSync can lock the I s Warning Verify that the firewall sett...

Page 77: ...nnecting the I unit to a USB hub for synchronization purposes with the I Sync software Be cause of the unit s power requirements it is recommended that only pow ered USB hubs be used The current output of non powered hubs is typically 500 mA but an I unit may draw up to 1 A In this situation the I may draw so much current that it causes the internal voltage of the USB hub to drop below a nominal l...

Page 78: ...ences menu if you do not wish it to be in the default location Warning All stored data is removed from the device when synchronizing the device with the I Sync software s The I Sync software allows you to change the behavior and measurement configuration of the I Configuration changes can be made even when the device is not connected which permits admin istrators to configure multiple devices with...

Page 79: ...dates on the I Sync software application to check for the latest updates Warning To update a specific I device connect it to the host PC then select it from the device list Open the menu entry synchronize and update synchronize After the synchronization select synchronize and up date load device parameters After the device parameters are loaded check the software and firmware versions displayed at...

Page 80: ...sing the PC software to communicate with an I Some of the settings are automatically configured upon first start up of the I Sync application When you first launch the applica tion a warning dialog appears Figure 4 6 PC Software First Start This box notifies you that the warning threshold level for the neutron count rate is being set to a factory default value Click ok to proceed to continue with ...

Page 81: ...rmation from any I is specified here The application will create a subfolder structure in this root directory for any I devices that are connected to the host PC and all transferred data will be stored here If the I Sync software needs to op erate within a network environment with access to the same database from multiple workstations then select in each installation the same drive folder on the n...

Page 82: ...le or disable the device lookup for devices utilizing Bluetooth technology When this option is enabled the I Sync software searches for devices using both USB and Bluetooth If you does not have devices equipped with Bluetooth technology or are not using Bluetooth for connection to the host PC this feature should remain disabled in order to speed up the device lookup 4 9 2 User and Password User an...

Page 83: ...d of a registered user complete the fields old user old password new user new password confirm Then click save To add a new user complete the fields old user existing user old password password of existing user new user new password confirm Then click add Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 67 ...

Page 84: ...s that display all of the information for each device For the purposes of this section these areas shall be defined as A B C and D as described in figure Figure 4 9 p 68 A B C D Figure 4 9 PC Software Main Interface The following describes the symbols that may be seen on the user interface and their associated meanings Device Tree View Device connected all functions enabled Device disconnected off...

Page 85: ... or SECURITY for exam ple Each previously connected I is listed and associated to its group with a name for example Police Rad Detector 73 or Police Rad Detector 74 and its serial number 101660001073 GROUP DEFINITIONS To add a department or group select edit add group from the main menu or right click in the left pane to reveal a context menu containing the add group option for selection To modify...

Page 86: ...ERCEPTOR to access the add modify or delete I device dialog box The name serial number and department group fields are required Op tional fields designated for the inventory number and the user may be used to store additional information The user cannot synchronize with the I until these parameters are loaded This ensures that the PC displays the correct settings for the unit before configuring it...

Page 87: ... at the specified point Events like recorded spec tra voice messages and images are displayed according to recording times with a small symbol A detailed report for each event can be opened by click ing on the symbol The history log file can be imported into a spreadsheet i e Microsoft Excel and processed to generate further reports Each en try is represented by one line in the log file having an ...

Page 88: ...settings for scaling the history graph can be accessed using the right click context menu of the graph ON LINE The user can switch the graph to display the on line data for gamma count dose rate and neutron count rate whenever an I is connected The on line graph has different options for scaling that the user can access using the right button context menu The mouse and keyboard functions are ident...

Page 89: ...er 500 events the user may scroll through at an accelerated rate with the outer arrow set 4 10 4 Selected Device Status D The user can determine if the software settings on a device are up to date and when the last synchronization was executed by viewing the bottom right area of the interface D 4 11 Data Storage Format for the INTERCEPTOR All data transferred from the I devices is stored in a tree...

Page 90: ...es are stored in a compressed jpg format Voice messages are stored in wave wav format 4 12 Device Configuration This option can be selected within the Main menu by selecting Device Con figurations The user may review and change the gamma neutron optional and user mode settings for each device within the device configuration The user can also set the display backlight brightness the history logging...

Page 91: ...ronization Note that when modifying all available devices or all devices within a group the following message box appears This notifies the user that should multiple devices be selected containing both the basic and the advanced setups then the advanced setups on those devices within the selection will revert back to basic factory default values After acknowledging this message box by pressing yes...

Page 92: ...ed unit If this action is desired for all units within a group or groups select yes to all It is impor tant when updating groups of units at once that each unit has been properly added to the I Sync database If this is not so then the follow ing message box will appear Figure 4 15 PC Software Synchronization Warning 76 Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

Page 93: ...ines the floating threshold over background for audible and visual alarm events The factory default value is 6 i e less than 0 0004 chance that an alarm activates under a non alarm level condition The Sigma Alarm can also be disabled by unchecking the checkbox beside it Speaker Turns the speaker for gamma events on or off Vibrator Turns the vibrator for gamma events on or off Units Select the unit...

Page 94: ...he Sigma Alarm settings do not prevent unwanted alarms it may be disabled s 4 12 2 Neutron Settings Optional This feature is disabled if there is no neutron detector installed within the device Warn Level Enter a value between 1 to 1000 cpm or 0 02 to 16 67 cps This value defines the absolute threshold for audible and visual warning events The factory default setting is 12 cpm Alarm Level Enter a ...

Page 95: ...y what functions are available to the user in the field Several functions depending upon their usage may neither be nec essary nor desired Depending upon the I hardware configu ration the right side displays the activated modes while the left displays all available modes These settings are updated each subsequent synchronization Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 79 ...

Page 96: ...era will be available on the main loop Set the active modes for the device by select ing a mode from the left list and pressing the blue double right arrow but ton between the lists A mode can be removed from the device by selecting a right list mode and pressing the blue double left arrow button For the User Modes configuration window the various symbols denote the following Activated Features De...

Page 97: ...ss Technology Optional Figure 4 18 Bluetooth Configuration Warning All settings on this page require a power cycle of the I to become active s There are additional configuration options for an I that is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology See also Chapter 5 p 93 for operational details Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 81 ...

Page 98: ...e See remarks below for proper settings The factory default is 192 168 211 2 PC network settings for Bluetooth technology Use the drop down box to select the option for Bluetooth specifica tion There is no factory default Interface IP specifies the interface IP address for the selected interface on the PC Warning Pressing the save button will change the IP settings of the se lected PC interface Do...

Page 99: ...S enabled I This address can be found by utilizing a Bluetooth connection between a host PC and the GPS receiver and examining the properties of the receiver Warning The Bluetooth GPS settings are only visible for an I that has been factory enabled for this option s Remarks on IP settings The I unit s IP s and the PC interface IP using the Blue tooth specification must exist within the same subnet...

Page 100: ...cted all Reach Back functionality is disabled The factory default is disabled using RS232 device sets Reach Back to communicate via Bluetooth RS232 device to a host device and enables the Bluetooth RS232 Set tings fields using modem dialup device sets Reach Back to communicate via Bluetooth to a wireless telephone utilizing dial up networking DUN and modem and enables the Bluetooth DUN Modem Set t...

Page 101: ...he number the wireless modem dials for push reach back user and password are the required username and passwords to access the reach back server These may or may not be in use on the server reach back ip is the IP address of the reach back or back end server The port is fixed to 8003 Conn String is the connection string used to access DUN features on devices such as a Blackberry Warning Each of th...

Page 102: ... be in the zi_ file in jpg format and will also be page 2 of the pdf file if the spectrum is included in the configuration 4 12 6 Additional Settings Display brightness To optimize the display s legibility use the control to set backlight brightness of your I Reducing the backlight bright ness will extend the battery life of your I Note that the quoted battery life assumes maximum brightness so re...

Page 103: ...chronizing between the unit and the PC Any connected device requiring a parameter download is shown with a stop hand symbol in front of its label while one that is ready for usage or synchronization is shown with a circular green arrow The simulta neous download of device parameters for multiple units within a group is not possible this process activates for one unit at a time Warning Upon synchro...

Page 104: ...le when using automatic synchronization Click on a particular device within area A to display within area D of the main window the time of the last synchronization Please note that the automatic synchronization feature will not trigger if the last synchronization of an I unit is within less than a 5 day period and the device configuration parameters have not changed Manual synchronization must be ...

Page 105: ...ymbols to get a de tailed report of the type of event represented Events can be combinations of recorded spectra images voice messages and or singular events In this example below four recorded events within a 10 minute period are marked with X The two highlighted events show when a picture was recorded and associated with a Nuclide Identification event Two earlier events depict both gamma alarms ...

Page 106: ...icrosoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird is used All information will be attached in a zipped file Button M Print the spectrum report Button N Cancel changes to the spectrum report and exit Button O Save changes to the spectrum report Warning Moving the cursor over the image displayed in area G shows the image in full size Removing the cursor from the full size image reduces the size to the origina...

Page 107: ...t report executes several functional tests and receives the results from the device These are displayed in a report as shown below For this report the symbols represent the following The test succeeded The test failed If tests fail please power cycle your device and execute the tests once more If this does not solve the problem please contact Customer Service Refer to Appendix F p 133 Service Cont...

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Page 109: ...Cs or SmartPhones An I equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology uses a Bluetooth Class 2 module This module is theoretically capable of com munication up to 10 meters 30 ft away from another unit equipped with Bluetooth technology Because of the I metal case and other environmental influences the practical transmission range is rated up to 5 meters 15 ft Extending the distance beyond the rated ...

Page 110: ...hus all profiles pro vided by the I are authenticated only after using the 4 to 16 digit pin for pairing The factory default pins for all Bluetooth services is 0000 This value can be changed using the PC application See chapter 4 12 4 p 81 for details 5 3 Drivers for Bluetooth Wireless Technology Several Bluetooth drivers henceforth denoted stacks are available but each differ in the supported pro...

Page 111: ...e exact procedure is described in chapter 3 3 7 p 41 When a headset is paired with the I unit and the headset is activated all alarm conditions will be sent to the headset Any voice input see chapter 3 2 3 p 30 will come only from the headset The internal speaker is independent from the headset and can be disabled or enabled using the Settings mode see chapter 3 2 4 p 30 or using the PC Software S...

Page 112: ...established Make sure the unit is in User Attended Mode UAM before attempting Blue tooth pairing and connection s Warning Communication with multiple I units is possible only when the IP addresses of these units differ s Warning Before connecting via Bluetooth make sure that the USB con nection is disconnected for at least 15 seconds s Warning Before connecting via USB make sure that the Bluetooth...

Page 113: ...se the unit must be power cycled before continued use s Warning Setting the unit s IP address using the PC Software requires a power cycle before the unit can become active s 5 7 2 Microsoft Stack Select and open the Network Connections feature from the Control Panel option within the Windows operating system Figure 5 1 Bluetooth Microsoft Stack If the Bluetooth Network Connection option does not ...

Page 114: ...ack Click Add to open the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard dialog Figure 5 3 Bluetooth Microsoft Stack Make sure the I is in User Attended Mode and that it is within range of the Bluetooth radio antenna Check the checkbox and click 98 Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

Page 115: ...Microsoft Stack Click Next to enter a pin The factory default pin is 0000 but if the de vice pin was altered using the PC Software please enter this modified pin Click Next to finish the device lookup wizard Within the Bluetooth Net work Connection window is a unit entry Click Connect to establish a con nection Warning When the connection is established the unit remains in the User Attended Mode u...

Page 116: ...5 Communication Using Bluetooth Technology Figure 5 5 Bluetooth Microsoft Stack Figure 5 6 Bluetooth Microsoft Stack 100 Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

Page 117: ...of the PC Bluetooth antenna Either press F5 or double click A to start the device search Alternatively the user may select View Refresh Devices in the upper left corner of the menu bar If the relevant I unit was found the following screen should appear It may take several seconds until the search is complete B Figure 5 8 Bluetooth IVT BlueSoleil Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb...

Page 118: ...turned off using the PC software C Figure 5 9 Bluetooth IVT BlueSoleil Double click C to establish the PAN connection The following screen should show It will also give the information about the link strength A B C Figure 5 10 Bluetooth IVT BlueSoleil The red bars beside the I entry indicate the link quality The scale is designed to match Class 1 devices and thus a 50 or higher indica tion represe...

Page 119: ...he Bluetooth device search This function can be enabled or disabled in the preferences menu See chapter 4 9 1 p 65 The lookup for Bluetooth connected I units typically requires a few seconds Devices connected using Bluetooth are shown with a blue circling arrow Figure 5 11 Bluetooth PAN After this blue circling arrow appears the user can use the application in the same way as when the device is co...

Page 120: ...ll cease s Since the Microsoft stack does not provide a client for Bluetooth File Trans fer Service the next depiction is only an example using IVT Corporation BlueSoleil B D Figure 5 12 Bluetooth OBEX FTP Select the desired device by right clicking on B and pair it by selecting Pair Device Double click B to verify all provided services shown and then double click D D opens the File Transfer Servi...

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Page 123: ... STARTING UP OR AFTER RECOVERING FROM POWER SAFE SURVEILLANCE MODE Fully charge the I battery and then try again FIRMWARE UPDATE FAILS AND INSTRUMENT DOES NOT DO ANYTHING Return to the factory THE RUN TIME IS DOWN TO 16 HOURS IN USM AT 25 C EVEN AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY MULTIPLE TIMES AT 25 C The battery requires replacement Return to the factory Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en 5 1 495...

Page 124: ...CEPTOR THE INTERCEPTOR LED S ARE FLASHING BUT THE DISPLAY STAYS BLACK The unit could be in power safe surveillance mode press any of the three buttons on the I to recover the unit If there is no reaction power cycle the device by switching off power button for 5 seconds and then switching on the I THE LED S ARE NOT FLASHING BUT THE INTERCEPTOR IS WORKING PROPERLY Power cycle the device Should this...

Page 125: ...RE INVALID Check the device settings using the PC software First download the device parameters to double check the current settings on your device Adjust the settings as required and synchronize If the problem persists use the PC soft ware device tests to verify the proper functionality of the internal electron ics If these tests fail contact customer support See chapter 4 15 p 90 for details THE...

Page 126: ...VALID GPS DURING IDENTIFICATION Check the GPS receiver and verify that it is receiving a satellite signal To receive a satellite signal the device must be exposed to the sky I HAVE A REACH BACK ENABLED DEVICE BUT WHEN I SYNCHRONIZE MY REACH BACK SETTINGS IT DOES NOT PROVIDE A REACH BACK BUTTON FOLLOWING THE IDENTIFICATION All Bluetooth features require a re boot of the device to activate them I AM...

Page 127: ... rebooted completely Note connect your I only when the PC application is running Use the context menu entry re fresh in the device tree view to start a device search on all ports SYNCHRONIZATION DOES NOT ALWAYS FINISH Close all other programs especially MySQL database Apache WebServer and Microsoft Outlook as these can interrupt PC communication with the I MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC PALM AND HOTSYNC If ...

Page 128: ...eters like the Blue tooth specification the user must power cycle the I CANNOT SYNCHRONIZE WITH NEWLY ADDED INTERCEPTOR The device parameters must be downloaded to the PC database before syn chronizing This function is in the device tree view context menu Verify that the serial number on the back of the I exactly matches the serial number in the synchronization software If the serial number is not...

Page 129: ...ired and the connection is established Since liquid disrupts signals it must not be allowed between the two Bluetooth radios Verify that the Bluetooth option is enabled and reduce the distance between the I and the Bluetooth partner to less than 15 ft 5 meters Also consider using a Bluetooth Class 1 radio on the partner device since this can improve the connectivity and increase the communication ...

Page 130: ...ROM ONE INTERCEPTOR UNIT TO ANOTHER Stop the on line data acquisition for device 1 Press switch to history graph and then select the second device Restart the online data acquisition THE GPS COORDINATES IN AN EVENT REPORT ARE IDENTIFIED AS INVALID During the identification process the device lost contact with the satellite which resulted in the last coordinates received being displayed in the even...

Page 131: ... three Cadmium Zinc Telluride CZT detectors for the detection and identification of gamma radiation and one 3 He proportional counter for the detection of thermal neutrons The instrument has an operating mode which automatically allows identify ing specific radioactive isotopes listed in its internal library Detailed specifica tions are outlined in the next appendix Thermo Fisher Scientific Interc...

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Page 133: ...load Condition Count Rate 150 kcps Energy Range 60keV 3MeV Alarm levels 3 preset levels user adjustable Default alarm level Background 6 σ Warn 400 µR h Alarm 4000 µR h Gamma identification detector ID Number of Detectors 1 Material Cadmium Zinc Telluride Dimensions 7 7 3 5 mm 0 28 0 28 0 14 Energy Range 30keV 1 5MeV Energy Resolution 137 Cs 2 4 3 5 FWHM CZT crystal quality dependant to be continu...

Page 134: ... List of isotopes optional List of All Isotopes Main Library 241 Am 133 Ba 57 Co 60 Co 137 Cs 152 Eu 67 Ga 123 I 125 I 131 I 111 In 192 Ir 40 K 54 Mn 99 Mo 22 Na 103 Pd 239 Pu 226 Ra 75 Se 153 Sm 99m Tc 232 Th 201 Tl 233 U 235 U 238 U and 133 Xe Medical Radio nuclides 67 Ga 123 I 125 I 131 I 111 In 99 Mo 103 Pd 75 Se 153 Sm 99m Tc 201 Tl 133 Xe Industrial Isotopes 241 Am 133 Ba 57 Co 60 Co 137 Cs ...

Page 135: ...ors 1 Type Material Proportional Counter primary gas 3 He fill pressure 0 81MPa stan dard model 0 27MPa optional low pressure model Overall Dimensions 66 mm long 13 mm Ø 2 6 long 0 51 Ø Thermal Neutron Sensitivity 1 3 cps nv 20 standard model 0 5 cps nv 20 low pressure model Thermal Neutron Flux Range 1 3 10 3 to 3 74 104 nv standard model 2 85 10 4 to 8 31 104 nv low pressure model Alarm levels 2...

Page 136: ...board any aircraft Physical Specifications Dimensions Approx 6 8mm w 122 mm l 30 mm t measurements with rubber boot without holster Weight 390 g measurement with internal battery rubber boot and holster Electrical Specifications External Power Supply Require ment 4 4 V 6 V 400mA External Power Supply Receptacle Mini USB Type B Battery Sealed internal rechargeable single cell Li Polymer battery 3 7...

Page 137: ... LED below Estimated Operating Times 19 Capacity 10h 25 C 77 F in Surveillance Mode TFT LCD display OFF slow system clock 2h 25 C 77 F in Dose Rate Mode TFT LCD display ON slow system clock 1h 25 C 77 F in Advanced Spec troscopy Mode TFT LCD display ON fast system clock Low Battery Alarm Visual Status Warning Battery Icon turns red 4 Capacity and Audible Chirp Beep or Vibration Pulse 4 Capacity ev...

Page 138: ... the operat ing mode Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Range 20 C 50 C 4 F 122 F Am bient Storage Temperature Range Short Term 30 C 70 C 22 F 158 F Ambient Long Term 1 month storage 25 C 77 F recommended for long term Protection Class IP 60 dust proof tested in compli ance with IEC 60529 Mechanical Test Specifications Vibration Random vibration 10g2 Hz us ing 5 and 500 Hz for the ...

Page 139: ...n intrinsically safe instrument is required Controls Keys 3 sealed light touch switches with excellent clear tactile feel Display Alarm Indicators Red LED gamma Blue LED neutron Sound Vibration 10000 2000 rpm 0 8g Power Status Indicator Green LED Normal Blinking 11 times a minute 0 5 sec ON 5 sec OFF Low Battery Blinking 50 times a minute 0 2 sec ON 1 sec OFF Charging Blinking 8 times a minute 2 5...

Page 140: ...30 cm Filter IR Filter Languages Languages English French German Accessories AC DC wall mount adapter with international input voltage fre quency range 110 240V 50 60Hz UL1950 CSA22 2 EN60950 compli ant DC DC car charger adapter with 12V 24V input voltage range Pelican carrying case 3m USB cable 0 75m Retractable USB cable AA Battery Pack Holster Rubber Boot Auxiliary PC Software on CD ROM Spectru...

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Page 143: ... 3 Passed Fast Transient Burst EN 61000 4 4 Passed Surges IEC 61000 4 5 Passed Conducted Immunity IEC 61000 4 6 Passed Power Frequency Magnetic Field IEC 61000 4 8 Passed Voltage Dips and Interrupts IEC 61000 4 11 Passed N R Power Consumption less than 50 Watts Test Report No G610211 This report concerns EMC ref IEC 61000 6 2 1999 EN 61000 6 4 2001 and FCC Part 15 Testing of In dustrial Equipment ...

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Page 145: ...nformity with the following stan dards Test Report No not available at the printing of this manual This report concerns T B D The test will be per formed at and the test report will be prepared by GLOBAL TESTING LABORATORIES LLC 3029 East Governor John Sevier Highway Knoxville Tennessee 37914 6424 Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 129 ...

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Page 147: ...erformance Requirement for Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detectors for Homeland Security has not been completed at the printing of this manual Test results for I will be published in an addendum to this manual after completion of all testing Thermo Fisher Scientific Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 131 ...

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Page 150: ... our Support Centers Europe Asia Africa Oceania ICx Technologies GmbH Piepersberg 12 42653 Solingen Germany T 49 212 222090 v 49 212 201045 k support radiation icxt com m radiation icxt com North America South America ICx Radiation Inc 100 Midland Road Oak Ridge TN 37830 USA T 1 865 220 8700 v 1 865 220 7181 k support radiation icxt com m radiation icxt com 134 Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx ...

Page 151: ...ng A Although this did not occur through thorough testing synchronization may be interrupted Q Can users be deleted from Sync Software A This option is at present not available Q Do new users have limited access rights A No users can view all data Q How many history logs can be recorded and what happens once mem ory is full A A total of 16000 history logs can be recorded Once 16000 logs are full t...

Page 152: ...Serial FLASH History log DSP Internal Memory Executes assembly and firmware Q How many spectra voice recordings or images can be saved on a SD Card A See chart below File Size kB 64MB 1GB 950MB Spectra 4 16384 243200 Voice Recordings 500 131 1946 Images 100 655 9728 Event One of Each 604 109 1611 Q What is the format of the downloaded files A Spectrum spc voice recordings wav photos jpg Q Can the ...

Page 153: ...The InterceptorTM utilizes criteria to minimize the identification time while still providing a high confidence result The time will vary from 60 seconds to 30 minutes Should the ID period extend too long switch to the Finder Mode and attempt to get closer to the source in order to reduce the ID time Q What is the name in which the spc wav and jpg files are saved A They are date and time stamped y...

Page 154: ...th capability Q Can an InterceptorTM with neutron capabilities be transported on a commercial flight A For airline travel the InterceptorTM with the standard neutron de tector can be transported in checked luggage IATA DOT regulations prohibit it from being placed in carry on luggage The InterceptorTM with the optional low pressure neutron detector can be transported in carry on luggage Users are ...

Page 155: ...he battery replaced Q Can spectra be downloaded from the Interceptor TM using the winTMCA32 software A No this software package is used for further analysis of spectra Q What do the functional test results indicate A See chart below Functional Test Description High Voltage Test Verifies the detector s voltage is within tolerance Spectra Test No test Device Communication Test Checks the communicati...

Page 156: ... that the system time is advanc ing Counter Comparator Test Checks the gamma detec tion circuit operation Veri fies gamma counts are being recorded Preamplifier Test No test Flash Memory Test Checks the user parameter non volatile storage process Verifies the parameters can be read out of flash memory 140 Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

Page 157: ...a variety of mostly natural and some artificial sources such as un stable isotopes contained in most chemi cal elements comprising the lithosphere biosphere and atmosphere cosmic radi ation from outer space and applications of nuclear technology for weapons power plants and medicine The background recorded by an instrument is of course spoiled by non natural sources present while measuring the bac...

Page 158: ... during an imaging technique i e S P E C T imaging for yielding 3D information of the patient s internal organs etc Cesium 137 Cs 30 07 a Industrially used material Used as radiotracers to measure and con trol the liquid flow in oil pipelines and to tell researchers whether oil wells are plugged by sand Utilized in density and fill height sensors to ensure the correct fill level for food drugs and...

Page 159: ...stituted in place of 60 Co for radiation therapy Gallium 67 Ga 3 d 6 h Medically used material Used to pinpoint infections and tumors Also these are used in PET scans for study ing the brain and the heart functions Indium 111 In 2 d 19 h Medically used material Used for special diagnostic studies e g brain studies infection and colon transit studies Iodine 123 I 13 h Medically used material Used t...

Page 160: ...gnose abnormal liver func tion kidney blood flow and urinary tract obstruction Iridium 192 Ir 74 d Industrially used material Temporarily implanted in wire form for use as an internal radiotherapy source in cancer treatment Also used to test the integrity of pipeline welds boilers and aircraft parts Manganese 54 Mn 312 d Industrially used material Used to study and predict the behavior of heavy me...

Page 161: ...ccurring naturally Typical concentra tions found in food deliver 140 180 µSv a Higher 40 K concentrations can present a considerable cancer inducing risk Radium 226 Ra 1600 a Naturally occurring radioactive material A decay product of uranium and thorium it occurs in virtually all rock soil and wa ter in low concentrations Twenty percent of the 226 Ra that is ingested via food and water is deposit...

Page 162: ...ium potassium exchange dynamic of nerve axons within the nervous systems of living organisms Also used to locate leaks in industrial pipe lines and in oil well studies Technetium 99m Tc 6 01 h Medically used material Used for imaging the heart muscle lungs brain and the skeletal system Other uses include imaging the kidney liver thyroid spleen gall bladder salivary and lacrimal glands and the hear...

Page 163: ...ery similar Uranium 233 U 160 ka Special nuclear material Used in nuclear power generators Al though the United States demonstrat ed detonated in 1955 a 233 U based bomb core the use of 233 U within a weapon is not as viable of a choice for a weapon when compared to 235 U 235 U 704 Ma Special nuclear material Can be effectively used to manufacture a nuclear fission weapon and is a primary concern ...

Page 164: ...inuation Xenon 133 Xe 5 d 6 h Medically used material 133 Xe is used for blood flow measurements and to image the heart lungs and brain for example by means of tomography 148 Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

Page 165: ... soil studies Bismuth 207 Bi 38 a Industrially used material Principle use is for research and may be found as a byproduct of proton reactions with lead Cadmium 109 Cd 463 d Industrially used material Used to analyze metal alloys when check ing stock and also sorting scrap Chromium 51 Cr 27 d 17 h Industrially used material Used in research in red blood cell survival studies to be continued Thermo...

Page 166: ...lism research Lanthanum 140 La 1 d 16 h Industrially used material Typically used as an industrial tracer but may also be used to track intestinal func tion Also a short lived fission product Lead 214 Pb 26 8 min Industrially used material Part of the 238 U 234 U 226 Ra and 222 Rn decay chains Lutetium 176 Lu 37 8 Ga Industrially used material A naturally occurring isotope used to de termine the a...

Page 167: ...rial A by product of nuclear reactors it is used as an industrial radiotracer Ruthenium 103 Ru 39 d 6 h Industrially used material Used as a radiotracer for industrial and biological research Silver 110 Ag 110m Ag 249 d 19 h Industrially used material Used as a radiotracer for biological and industrial research Tellurium 132 Te 3 d 5 h Industrially used material An particle accelerator product use...

Page 168: ...y also be released following a nu clear accident Zinc 65 Zn 244 26 Industrially used material Used as an industrial or biological radio tracer Zirconium 95 Zr 64 d Industrially used material May be used as a short lived radiotracer but may also be released following a nu clear accident 152 Interceptor en 5 1 4956 Feb2010 ICx Technologies ...

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