ORTEC Detective X, Руководство пользователя

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1. GETTING STARTED
Congratulations on purchasing the ORTEC® Detective® X Handheld Radionuclide Identifier. The
Detective X is unparalleled in the detection and identification of threat and innocent radionuclides, even in
shielded and masked configurations. Although it is a precision scientific instrument, the Detective X is
designed for continuous, hard use in the heaviest weather, seas, air, and terrain. It delivers rapid, accurate
screening of vehicles, containers, vessels, buildings, rooms, objects, people, and areas, providing an “expert
in a box” for radionuclide identification. Operators can detect radiation, verify radiation alarms, localize the
source, identify the radioactive material (even measuring it together with blank and unknown samples for
additional rigor and quality assurance), and assess the threat status of the detected material. The
straightforward Send to Reachback function can provide a link to technical experts for assessment and
adjudication assistance.
This chapter introduces the main features of the Detective X, then walks through the procedure for powering
it up and cooling it to operating temperature. More detailed information begins in Chapter 2.
1.1 THE DETECTIVE X TRANSPORT CASE AND CONTENTS
The Detective X is shipped in a rugged, foam-lined transport case suitable for shipment via common carrier
or as checked baggage on commercial passenger aircraft. Figure 1 shows the loaded Detective X transport
case as delivered from the factory.
Figure 1. Transport Case
(Figure 1 shows the optional neutron detector already attached to the front of the unit. If the neutron
detector was not purchased, the unit ships with the detector cover attached, and the cavity for the detector
cover is empty.) The case includes an inset for a pair of extra batteries (purchased separately from ORTEC).
Note that the instrument is shipped with the COOLER OFF to prevent damage from overheating. NEVER
operate the cooler when the unit is enclosed in the transport case or wrapped in other insulating material.