Ludlum Measurements, Inc. May 2016
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 2
Unpacking and Repacking 2-1
Battery Installation 2-1
Connecting the Detector to the Instrument 2-2
Battery Test 2-2
Instrument Test 2-3
Operational Check 2-3
Specifications 3
Identification of Controls and Functions 4
Safety Considerations 5
Environmental Conditions for Normal Use 5-1
Warning Markings and Symbols 5-1
Cleaning and Maintenance Precautions 5-2
Calibration and Maintenance 6
Calibration 6-1
Establishing an Operating Point 6-1
Equipment Required for Calibration 6-1
Initial Calibration Procedures 6-2
Detector Plateau 6-3
Gamma Rejection 6-4
Instrument Calibration 6-4
Electronic Calibration 6-5
Maintenance 6-5
Recalibration 6-6
Batteries 6-6
Troubleshooting 7
Troubleshooting Electronics that utilize a Proportional Detector 7-1