RadComm RC2PLUS User Manual

RC2
PLUS
USER MANUAL REV 9
RC2 PLUS User Manual
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The RC2
PLUS
portable radiation detector utilizes advanced spectral techniques to
enhance sensitivity for reliable detection of isotopes with extremely low Dose Rates.
The RC2
PLUS
is available in two versions; the Total Count Basic version and the Advanced
ROI Analyses version. The Basic version tracks the total count rate produced by all of
the measured gamma energies during the scanning period and automatically sets an
alarm threshold over the total background count rate average.
The Advanced ROI Analyses version allows the operator to see the distributed
measured gamma energies in a histogram form which specific ROIs can be selected for
the desired energy ranges applicable to the requirement. Once the ROI ranges are
selected, a specific alarm threshold can be set for each ROI. This unique technology
provides extremely high sensitivity while decreasing the interference from ambient
background radiation including situations where high background levels are measured.
The RC2
PLUS
is supplied with default parameters which have been selected for the
Metals Recycling industry. There are several commonly found isotopes in scrap metal
cargos that have resulted in the vast majority of radiological detections. The RC2
PLUS
selected ROI energy ranges and alarm thresholds have been factory preset to enhance
the detection of these isotopes. The RC2
PLUS
allows users the ability to change the
factory defaults as required to enhance the detection capability for any selected
isotopes. All parameter changes can then be saved in non-volatile memory to as not to
lose them when the power has been turned off. The RC2
PLUS
will automatically return to
normal operation with the previously stored parameters when the unit power has been
restored.
The RC2
PLUS
provides many additional features such as the display of gamma energy
response in a histogram form, data storage, selected ROI count rate viewing and dose
rates.
The RC2
PLUS
stores operator selected histograms which can be downloaded via USB
to RadComm’s PC software for further analysis and archiving purposes. Reports can
also be saved in PDF format. Remote servicing/ diagnostics and software updates
can be performed via a network connection with RadComm’s PC software
application.

RadComm RC2PLUS Specifications

Battery

battery life	20 hours
battery recharge time fast charge	2.5 hrs
battery recharge time via PC USB	6 hrs min.

Detector Specifications

PVT size height	101.6 mm
PVT size length	76.2 mm
PVT size width	50.8 mm
Geiger-Mueller tube size diameter	12 mm
Geiger-Mueller tube size length	45 mm

Response and Sensitivity

energy range	15 KeV – 2.0 MeV
sensitivity	8 cps/uCi at 1M with CS137
gamma histogram channels	256
gamma histogram channel capacity	16 bits
accumulate dose	5.5 mSv

Weight and Dimensions

detector case height	18 cm
detector case length	23 cm
detector case width	10 cm