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ONYX   OPERATION   MANUAL

   

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1.   Introduction   to   ONYX

 

We   are   proud   to   be   delivering   your   ONYX

   

Personal   

Radiation   Monitor.   
ONYX

   

is   an   unusual   product   in   the   radiation   detection   

world.   It   is   smaller   and   lighter   than   any   other   
instrument   in   its   class.   But   it   is   also   designed   to   share   
data   in   ways   that   no   previous   Geiger   counter   has.   ONYX   

is   an   accurate,   high-­‐sensitivity   radiation   detector   that   
combines   the   aesthetic   and   practical   benefits   of   a   sleek,   
modern   design,   with   advanced   features   and   capabilities.   

As   upgrades   and   new   features   are   released,   you   may   
enable   them   via   our   

Mac

   or   

Windows

-­‐based   Firmware   

Loader,   

OnyxLink

,   to   ensure   that   the   innovation   you   

experience   does   not   stop.   We   trust   you   will   enjoy   using   
your   own   personal   ONYX

 

-­‐   an   instrument   we   believe   

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Страница 1: ...ONYX OPERATION MANUAL IMI ONYX Personal Radiation Monitor Operation Manual...

Страница 2: ...ONYX OPERATION MANUAL...

Страница 3: ...Quick Start Navigation Guide 4 Features 5 How ONYX Works 6 Applications of ONYX 7 Care and Precautions 8 Operation of ONYX Units of Measurement Charging Using your ONYX Navigation Exercise Setting th...

Страница 4: ...Tweets Log Status Settings Menu Options Interface Geiger Time Date Version Settings Menu Details 9 Using OnyxLink Software 10 Updating ONYX Firmware 11 Uploading your Data to SafeCast 12 Specification...

Страница 5: ...ONYX OPERATION MANUAL Appendix Maintenance Warranty Service Certifications 2014 International Medcom Inc All Rights Reserved...

Страница 6: ...ONYX OPERATION MANUAL...

Страница 7: ...ata in ways that no previous Geiger counter has ONYX is an accurate high sensitivity radiation detector that combines the aesthetic and practical benefits of a sleek modern design with advanced featur...

Страница 8: ...adiation from the earth and stars or from human created sources ONYX is optimized for detecting low level radiation but will also reliably detect record and report radiation at moderately high levels...

Страница 9: ...al is set under the Settings Geiger Menu The switch on the bottom of the instrument controls whether the instrument is either actively taking and displaying radiation levels in Active Mode Un Lock or...

Страница 10: ...elp Function context sensitive information To immediately begin using the instrument as a Geiger Counter with current data displayed select the Home Key Current Readings then the Select w Key To Lock...

Страница 11: ...capacitive touch array user interface UI Lanyard attachment for ease of handling Stealth Logging Mode allows data logging with display off to conserve energy Micro USB Port for charging and data uplo...

Страница 12: ...Sv hr or microRoentgens per hour R hr The number of counts detected by ONYX varies from second to second due to the random nature of radioactivity but averaging protocols provide a fairly stable aver...

Страница 13: ...ion goes above a user pre set Alert level Detecting noble gases and low energy radionuclides Continuous logging of radiation levels 7 ONYX Care and Precautions To keep the ONYX in good condition handl...

Страница 14: ...a surface of the Geiger tube If the surface of the mica on your pancake detector becomes scratched or loses its coating avoid making measurements with the detector window in direct sunlight this could...

Страница 15: ...wall wart or dedicated USB Charger When you connect a powered micro USB connector to your ONYX it will perform a soft reset and self test You will see the startup screen showing your firmware version...

Страница 16: ...te in situations where there is no Beta or Alpha radiation present or if they are shielded The detector is not energy compensated and is calibrated to Cs137 On the OLED display there is a colored Stat...

Страница 17: ...w the following HH Hours MM Minutes SS Seconds The small diamonds indicate that each digit may be altered using the touch pad arrow The diamond color will change to maroon when that digit is selected...

Страница 18: ...rent Readings will always take you to the main data screen The other two Main Menu options are detailed here Advanced Features Menu Options The ONYX has five Advanced Features Sub Menus detailed below...

Страница 19: ...creen To return to the Graphs screen press the v key Graphs The Graphs function displays two rolling minutes of data in CPM The Min and Max counts will be shown bracketing the Graph above and below an...

Страница 20: ...R Code representing a current radiation count which you may then scan with a Smart Phone camera to share that measurement with your followers at www Twitter com You will need a QR App on your smart ph...

Страница 21: ...nt further Settings Interface Geiger Time Date Version Interface Menu allows you to adjust display Brightness Geiger Beep Menu Language and set Display to Never Dim Geiger Menu to adjust how the ONYX...

Страница 22: ...and has power This function can be useful when it is not possible to view the OLED screen It also gives an audible indication as to the fluctuation of radioactivity happening in the immediate environm...

Страница 23: ...ually we expect that most countries will convert to the SI system however the adaptation process can take some time Use the r and s keys to select your desired units and then click on the w key to pla...

Страница 24: ...state of charge and will use available Flash Memory space more quickly requiring more frequent USB Data Transfers If you were to log a measurement each Minute you would be able to collect data for ap...

Страница 25: ...be sure it is loud enough for you to hear it in your measurement environment Bq Eff Value Select the Bq Eff Value Bequerel Efficiency Value function to pre set counting efficiency for the ONYX so that...

Страница 26: ...Time Date and click the w key once to select Now select Set Time UTC with the w key The screen will show the following HH Hours MM Minutes SS Seconds The small diamonds indicate that each digit may be...

Страница 27: ...und easily with a Web search www time is UTC Here is one source of data to find the UTC Offset for your location www en wikipedia org wiki List_of_UTC_time_offsets Setting the time is not critical for...

Страница 28: ...mware Release version of your ONYX including software load of your device This can be used to determine if a firmware update is available for download 9 Using OnyxLink Software formerly OnyxLoader Ony...

Страница 29: ...tware and a micro USB cable Simply connect the micro USB cable between the ONYX and your Mac or Windows computer open the OnyxLink Application and click on Save Data You will then be prompted to selec...

Страница 30: ...ime and Date Latest Release Button This button will automatically update the ONYX firmware to the latest release version See detailed instructions in Chapter 10 Beta Release Button This button will au...

Страница 31: ...accessed using IMI s OnyxLink software found via this link www medcom com onyx resources Alternately you may perform a Latest Release update occasionally no changes will be made to your instrument unl...

Страница 32: ...u see this or a similar notification 11 Uploading your Data to SafeCast You can learn more about submitting reports using Safecast s web based data submission site at www api safecast org Please check...

Страница 33: ...3 keV average 94 4 C 514 keV max 174 keV average Gamma 661 keV released by BaC137m 48 Tc C 99 294 keV beta 48 to 56 Accuracy C 10 typical C 15 maximum Alert Range 0 to 99 999 CPM Beeper sounds alert...

Страница 34: ...cture of the Lithium Ion Cell In the event of battery leakage avoid any liquid coming into contact with the skin and eyes In case of contact with skin wash with copious amounts of cold water and consu...

Страница 35: ...Interval setting or disable logging Logging is disabled by default when you receive your ONYX If your Lithium Ion Battery ever needs replacement please contact IMI to arrange for replacement service...

Страница 36: ...om Inc will at its own discretion repair or replace this instrument if it fails to operate properly within this warranty period unless the warranty has been voided by any of the following circumstance...

Страница 37: ...rized agent of IMI How to Request Warranty Service If your instrument fails to operate properly within the warranty period contact IMI to receive a return authorization number RMA PLEASE DO NOT SEND W...

Страница 38: ...nts of this Manual and instrument specifications are subject to change without notice Please stay in touch with IMI at the following link for the latest ONYX information www medcom com onyx resources...

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