4(21)
1. Taking the instrument into use for the first time
1.1 Inserting batteries
Open the cap of the battery compartment. Release the fixing
screw, pull the cap out and turn it up simultaneously.
The instrument uses two IEC LR6/AA-size batteries. The use of
alkaline batteries is recommended. The polarity of the batteries
can be seen in the picture on the right. Insert the batteries and
lock the battery cap. The instrument is now ready for use. To
turn the instrument on, press the push button shortly.
Note: The operation of the instrument is optimized for alkaline
batteries. The use of NiCd or metal hydride batteries may cause
the wrong battery capacity indication or false battery alarm.
2. Operation
The parameters of the instrument can be changed using the menu functions described
below. The CSW software is required to change some of the parameters. Also, some of
the menu functions can be disabled with the software. If the push button is not pressed
for seven seconds during the menu operation, the display returns to the dose rate
display.
2.1 Indication of the display unit
The RDS-30 has two optional dose rate units available;
µSv/h and mrem/h. The selected unit is indicated by a blinking
segment on the left side of the display. The selected unit in the
picture on the right is µSv/h in the upper frame and mrem/h in the
lower frame.
2.2 Switch on
Press the push button until all the segments are displayed. The meter performs a self
test function:
All the display segments are lit
The buzzer is activated
The display backlight is switched on
The battery condition is tested
The HV-generator is tested
The IrDA-link is activated for three seconds
The prevailing dose rate will be displayed within 10 seconds.
NOTE: Do not push the push button again until the backlight is off.
To Next Page
Loading...
