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SPECTROSCOPIC
PERSONAL RADIATION DETECTORS
PM1704A
models
PM1704A PM1704A-M
PM1704A-GN PM1704A-GNM
OPERATIONS MANUAL
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Страница 1: ...2013 2015 Polimaster Ltd All Rights Reserved SPECTROSCOPIC PERSONAL RADIATION DETECTORS PM1704A models PM1704A PM1704A M PM1704A GN PM1704A GNM OPERATIONS MANUAL http www polimaster com...
Страница 2: ...nt 13 2 3 3 False alarms 14 2 3 4 Autocalibration 15 2 4 Measurement mode 15 2 4 1 Setting new thresholds 16 2 4 2 Resetting statistics restarting measurement 17 2 5 Acquiring gamma scintillation spec...
Страница 3: ...ors SPRDs PM1704A are designed to detect search locate and identify gamma emitting radioactive sources as well as detect neutron radioactive materials gamma neutron models and measure dose and dose ra...
Страница 4: ...strument in water 2 Do not store the instrument with the battery installed The battery may leak once depleted causing severe damage to the instrument and voiding the warranty 3 Keep the instrument at...
Страница 5: ...urces There are four different modifications of PM1704A two gamma only and two gamma neutron They differ in the number and kind of detectors used Gamma only Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detectors...
Страница 6: ...N A from 0 01 to 999 cps Indication range gamma 0 01 130 Sv h 1 R h 13 mR h 0 01 Sv h 13 Sv h 1 R h 1300R h 0 01 130 Sv h 1 R h 13 mR h 0 01 Sv h 13 Sv h 1 R h 1300R h Accuracy of exposure rate measur...
Страница 7: ...ta points 100 spectra files Environmental temperature range humidity 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C up to 98 at 104 F 40 C Water tightness IP65 Drop test 1 5 m Dimensions 75 87 38 mm 102 87 38 mm 102 87 38 mm...
Страница 8: ...bols external power source audio and vibration alarms are disabled audio alarm is enabled vibration alarm is enabled Bluetooth module is enabled GPS module is enabled battery charge level Search mode...
Страница 9: ...on removal The instrument except the basic PM1704A model has a clip and may be fasten to the user s belt The clip may be removed using a screwdriver or similar tool and easily replaced later as shown...
Страница 10: ...ery compartment cover see picture below Then insert a single AA type battery into the battery holder following polarity instructions on the label reinstall the battery compartment cover and tighten th...
Страница 11: ...echargeable NiMh batteries Therefore after the first time the instrument is turned on the user has to select the proper battery type in the instrument SETTINGS menu as shown below If a rechargeable ba...
Страница 12: ...mal operation 2 3 Normal operation Search mode When self tests and background calibration are finished the instrument is ready for operations and automatically goes into Search mode In Search mode the...
Страница 13: ...new background and recalculate thresholds To do this press and hold the SELECT button until the Search mode menu appears on the display and select CALIBRATION The unit is now acquiring a new backgroun...
Страница 14: ...value of the n coefficient is the more sensitive the instrument is to changes in background radiation however this also increases the rate of false alarms The larger the value of the n coefficient is...
Страница 15: ...ng the neutron detector In the event that the threshold value is exceeded audible and or vibration alarms are activated to warn the user of the presence of a gamma neutron radiation source nearby The...
Страница 16: ...values press and hold the SELECT button until the Measurement mode menu appears on the display then press the MODE SET button to select THRESHOLD 1 or THRESHOLD 2 to change the corresponding threshold...
Страница 17: ...ra PM1704A is designed to allow the user to acquire gamma scintillation spectra and perform express radioisotope identification This is a critical feature that helps to distinguish between real threat...
Страница 18: ...nformation SPEC TIME accumulation time in seconds COUNT RATE OK LOW HI message count rate analog scale Please try to keep such a distance from the source and the instrument that during all time of spe...
Страница 19: ...T button to see details The following information will be displayed NUKLID name of the radioisotope e g EU152 TYPE type of the radioisotope e g IND CONF the confidence level e g 99 PEAKS number of pea...
Страница 20: ...cally from Search mode after the given time interval of the instrument s alarm If this value is set to DISABLED then it will not run the identification process automatically 2 6 2 Displaying peaks Inf...
Страница 21: ...ange DE thresholds or reset accumulated DE value it is needed to enter the DE measurement mode menu For this purpose press and hold the SELECT button until the DE measurement mode menu appears on the...
Страница 22: ...he GPS module Setting the instrument date and time Configuring history settings Configuring display settings Configuring audible alarm volume Selecting battery type Viewing information about the instr...
Страница 23: ...lt in user software and manual PM1704 DATA contains all stored spectra and history data PM1704 INFO contains service information To start PM1704A Built in Software go to the new PM1704 SOFT drive and...
Страница 24: ...ocedure must be performed at the ambient temperature not exceeding 85 F 30 C Isotope identification library shell be set to ANSI see sec 2 6 1 of Operation Manual Please follow guidelines described in...
Страница 25: ...t the manufacturer or authorized technical center in case of any questions NOTE Do not perform this operation in a preventive manner in case the Energy Calibration Check is passed correctly To perform...
Страница 26: ...efficients Please make sure that difference between current and new coefficients value is less than 30 in the case shown above the difference is calculated as 124 2 126 6 2 4 which is less then 30 the...
Страница 27: ...ced to low battery power or poor battery quality Use only fresh high quality alkaline batteries The PM1704A is an extremely low power device and as such the unit should be allowed to stand without the...
