INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 RDS-32 SURVEY METER FAMILY
The RDS-32 Survey Meter continues the survey meter line of Mirion Technologies by offering
modern design and versatile functionalities for radiation measuring applications.
RDS-32 is a small handheld, battery-operated radiation survey instrument. Models RDS-
32/RDS-32iTx utilize an energy-compensated GM-tube as primary detector. RDS-
32WR/RDS-32iTxWR offer an extended measurement range by addition of a silicon diode
detector. RDS-32iTx/RDS-32iTxWR models are equipped with an internal radio module
enabling the dose/dose rate data transmission to any WRM compatible system. Additionally,
but not featured in this manual, the product family includes RDS-32iTxSD version for
specialized long-term monitoring applications.
RDS-32 is suited for a wide range of applications in civil defense, industrial use, nuclear power
plants, laboratories etc. CSW-32 Configuration Software can be used to easily optimize the
behavior of the instrument to meet various working conditions and needs, for example by
customizing the alarm methods in use. With the software the user can also limit the menu
functions available on the meter, for example by removing the possibility to adjust alarm
settings.
RDS-32 features excellent ergonomics; it is lightweight and easy to handle with visual and
audible alarms and a built-in vibrating alarm. The instrument can be handled firmly even under
difficult conditions thanks to the rubber grip around the instrument. The large graphic display
can be easily read both in total darkness and in direct sunlight. The display additionally
includes a tilt sensor enabling display rotation in menu mode.
RDS-32 can be operated with a versatile keypad, with 4-way navigation keys and practical
preprogrammed keypad direct functions. The functions include backlight activation,
accumulated dose display and a mute function. One of the keys can be set as a custom
shortcut with the CSW-32 configuration software.
RDS-32 features dual alarm functionality offering a warning level setting in addition to an alarm
setting for both dose rate and dose. The user can select between single alarm mode, dual
mode or switch the alarms off.
RDS-32 features a Scaler function for integration over time and acquiring the current
background, to enable net measurements and improve MDA.
RDS-32 is compatible with a wide array of external probes, including CSP™ (Canberra Smart
Probe) probes for gamma, alpha, beta and neutron measurements. The compatible probes
also include GMP-12 series external gamma dose rate probes and GMP-25, ABP-150 and
GMP-11-3/15-3 probes for alpha/beta contamination measurements. When using an external
probe, the meter provides an additional protective function to the user by simultaneously
measuring and displaying the dose rate from the internal detector. In case a too high dose
rate or an accumulated dose is measured, the alarms will be triggered.
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