5 OPERATION
5.1 Turning the unit ON/OFF
Once the battery has been installed, the РМ1703МО-1 will turn
ON automatically. However, when turning ON the instrument
from the OFF Mode, it is necessary to press the Mode button. All
display segments and alarms will be activated for 1 second and
the unit will than perform its self-test procedures.
To turn the unit OFF, press and hold the LIGHT button for 6-7 seconds until the
LCD screen displays the flashing “OFF” message. Confirm switching instrument off by
pressing the MODE button.
5.2 Going through self-tests and background calibration
During self-tests procedures the display first shows message with firmware
version [P-X.X],
Message «bAt» and Flashing message “
” and
remaining battery power in relative units on the analogue scale is displayed.
Than the message “tSt” is displayed and the unit will perform its self-test
procedures.
After the self-tests are completed the instrument goes to the background
calibration. Message "CAL" (calibration) is activated on the display during this process,
the instrument measures radiation background and calculates threshold values using the
specified values of the n coefficients.
When self-tests and background calibration are finished, the РМ1703МО-1 is
ready for operation.
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