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Operation
Attention
: The PED-IS is certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (hazardous areas). Therefore, the
PED-IS must be operated in accordance with the information contained in the document MN1004 Essential Safety
Information.
3.1
Setting up PEDs
Before using PEDs, set the alarm levels, users, and so on,
using DoseVision™ as detailed in a separate document
on DoseVision
™
PEDs can then be configured with following user preferences on the
Settings
menu:
Language
Language of the displayed text.
Activity sounder
Typical background radiation will produce approximately 12 counts per minute. The divide options allow
the user to manage the ‘click’ event interval.
Time zone
Possible to change the displayed time to current local time through the time zone selection in the time zone
screen.
3.2
Start up and shut down
To start the PED, press and hold the button for a few seconds until the status bar shows 100% as shown below (left).
During the start-up, the screen shows the assigned user, assuming there are no alarms or warnings present, followed
by a button operation message. The alarms are tested when the PED is starting up, so the PED should flash, vibrate
and make a loud beep sound. The readings screen is displayed after start-up.
Attention
: If the dose stored on the PED is higher than the dose alarm level, the PED bypasses the start-up screens
and to shows the readings screen and sounds the alarm.
To shut down the PED, on the
Main
menu
> Switch off
.