Mirion Technologies RDS-32 - External Probes; Csp (Canberra Smart Probe) Series

RDS-32 FUNCTIONALITY
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3.11 EXTERNAL PROBES
External probes can be connected to the RDS-32 quickly and easily, there is no need to switch
off the meter first.
To connect the external probe to the meter, first remove the rubber protection cap of the
connector by pulling the cap out. Before making the connection to RDS-32, make sure the
cable is well connected to the probe. Then observe the correct orientation by matching the
internal ledge of the connector to the groove on the meter connector. This step is very
important to avoid bending the connector pins. Finally, turn the fixing sleeve clockwise until it
is firmly fastened.
Most probes are detected automatically. The display will show CSP.INIT or the symbol
while the connection is being established. For probes with an internal memory, the radiation
detection starts without any need for additional input. For the few probes without internal
memory, the meter will prompt to select a detector type before measurement begins. See the
below chapters for detailed instruction by probe series: CSP series, GMP-25/ABP-150/GMP-
12 and probes without internal memory.
The Probe menu is visible only when an external probe is connected. The probe menu
features items depending on the connected probe type.
3.11.1 CSP (CANBERRA SMART PROBE) SERIES
The CSP series extends the RDS-32 capabilities with a large array of versatile probes. See
Chapter 7.2 for a probe listing.
The CSP probes (part nos beginning with EM*) have an internal memory and are automatically
recognized by the RDS-32. The probe menu with CSP probe connected features:
• PROBE TYPE
• PROBE UNIT
The units which are available will depend on the probe type. See the probe manual for more
details. If the probe unit is changed in the RDS-32 menu, it will be saved into the probe
memory.
To see the isotope coefficients, use the CSPS software or check the probe documentation, if
the factory calibration and isotope settings have not been changed. The isotope coefficients
can be changed in the CSPS software.