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2.2.5.2 BETA PROBE, BP100
1. With the survey meter turned OFF, connect the probe cable to the 7-pin
connector on the probe and the other end of the cable to the ADM300 7-pin
connector.
2. Turn the survey meter power ON. The unit displays "Please Wait", "BETA
PROBE", then displays units of measurement. The unit automatically begins to
measure Beta radiation.
Note: If the unit does not indicate probe is attached, refer to Chapter 3, Operator
Maintenance, for trouble shooting procedures.
3. To monitor Beta radiation, point the probe window toward the contamination
source.
4 The Beta Probe provides automatic background Gamma compensation by means
of the ADM300's internal low-range G-M tube.
5 Gamma compensation can be de-activated. Press and release the INC (↑) switch
until "B+G" is displayed to show that both Beta and Gamma are being counted.
Press and release INC until Beta is displayed to reactivate Gamma
compensation.
Refer to the Beta probe's functional flow diagram for available modes.
6. Press and release AUDIO to activate the sounder as desired.
7. Turn off ADM300 and disconnect probe.
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