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SAM IV APPLICATION SW MANUAL VER 1.71
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April 8, 2020
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Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation
[email protected] | www.berkeleynucleonics.com | 2955 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901 | 800-234-7858
USER MANUAL
MODEL SAM 940+
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 3
1.1 SAM 940+ Evolution .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Important safety information .................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Product Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Notification of copyright ......................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2. Safety ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Cautions and notes ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Classification .............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 Labels .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3. System Description ................................................................................................. 8
3.1 System components .................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 High resolution camera .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Belt holster and hand strap .................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Power and battery charge guide ............................................................................................................ 11
3.5 SAM 940+ connectivity ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.6 SAM 940+ Software ............................................................................................................................... 15
3.7 Prerequisites for the operation of the SAM 940+ ............................................................................. 16
Chapter 4. PeakAbout IV ........................................................................................................ 18
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 18
4.2 Function buttons ..................................................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Gauge Screen ........................................................................................................................................... 20
4.4 Menu hierarchy ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Chapter 5. Basic Operating instruction .................................................................................. 22
5.1 Prepare the SAM 940+ for operation .................................................................................................. 22
5.2 Auto calibration ....................................................................................................................................... 23
5.3 Perform background measurement...................................................................................................... 23
5.4 Begin monitoring radiation.................................................................................................................... 25
5.5 When the SAM 940+ has alarmed ....................................................................................................... 26
5.6 Perform manual ID ................................................................................................................................ 27
5.7 Transmit event data to reach-back ....................................................................................................... 33
