Polimaster PM1401MA User Manual

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................................................................................. 5
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Display and control buttons .................................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Clip installation/removal ......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Battery installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Delivery kit ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.7 Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.7.1 Telescopic extension pole ............................................................................................................... 9
1.7.2 Protective holster ............................................................................................................................... 9
1.7.3 IR-adapter ............................................................................................................................................. 9
CHAPTER 2: OPERATION ....................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Turning the instrument on/off............................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 Installation of the external vibrator .................................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Going through self-tests and background calibration ............................................................................ 12
2.4 Operation Modes ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1. Search Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 12
2.4.2. Measurement mode ....................................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Low battery indication ........................................................................................................................................... 14
2.6 Safety Alarm Threshold .......................................................................................................................................... 14
CHAPTER 3: SETUP ................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 Setting up the n-coefficient ................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2 Enabling/disabling the audible and vibration alerts ................................................................................ 15
CHAPTER 4: PC COMMUNICATION ....................................................................................... 17
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 17
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................ 18

Polimaster PM1401MA Specifications

General

Detectors Gamma	CsI(Tl) scintillator
Sensitivity, gamma radiation Cs-137 Am-241	100 s-1/(µSv/h) / (1 s-1/(µR/h)) 100 s-1/(µSv/h) / (1 s-1/(µR/h))
Energy range Gamma	0.06 – 3.0 MeV
Indication range Gamma	0.01 µSv/h – 99.99 µSv/h / (1 µR/h – 9999 µR/h)
Response time	0.25 s
Measurement range Gamma (± 30 % at 137Cs)	0.1 µSv/h – 70 µSv/h / (10 µR/h – 7000 µR/h)
Alarm types	visual, audible and external vibrator
Drop test	1, 5 m (5 ft.) onto concrete surface
Power requirements	one AA size battery
Battery lifetime	Up to 1000 hours
Communication	IR interface
Memory	990 data points
Environmental Temperature range LCD indication Humidity	-30 to +50 °C (-22 to +122 °F ) -15 to +50 °C (+5 to +122, 5 °F ) up to 95 % at +35 °C (+95 °F )
Ingress Protection Rating	IP65

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions	110х57х32 mm (41/3 х 21/4 х 11/4 in)
Weight, including battery	320 g. (11.29 oz)