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RadComm Syclone Portable User Manual

RadComm Syclone Portable
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Syclone Portable
Gamma-Ray Spectrometer
User Manual
March 3, 2016
Revision: 10

Table of Contents

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RadComm Syclone Portable Specifications

General IconGeneral
AlarmAudible and Visual
Detector TypeNaI(Tl)
DisplayLCD
Operating Temperature-20°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature-20° C to +60° C
Energy Range30 keV - 3 MeV

Summary

General System Description

SYCLONE HARDWARE

Describes the Syclone's sensitive and responsive unit, including its crystal and electronics.

SOFTWARE

Describes the manual's coverage of firmware release and PC software.

BASIC SYSTEM OPERATION

Explains user selection of modes and basic operation steps.

NORMAL OPERATION (PRIMARY MONITORING FUNCTIONS)

Explains the two primary monitoring functions: SEARCH and IDENTIFY.

SYSTEM FEATURES

Details instrument body, detector, handle, joystick, display, and connections.

Detailed Operation Guide

JOYSTICK

Explains the four-position joystick and its various actions for system control.

POWER AND STARTUP FUNCTIONS

Details the power-on sequence, startup screens, and initialization.

SWITCHING SYCLONE OPERATIONAL MODES

Describes how to switch between AUTOMATIC, SIMPLIFIED, and MANUAL modes.

STATUS BAR MESSGAES

Lists and explains various status messages for Search and Identify modes.

STABILIZATION

Explains the procedure to fine-tune system gain and align the spectrometer.

Automatic Mode Operation

JOYSTICK – NAVIGATION MENUS

Details joystick functions and navigation menus specific to Automatic Mode.

STARTUP DISPLAYS

Describes the various screens displayed during system startup.

SYSTEM USE – AUTOMATIC MODE

Explains the two functions, SEARCH and IDENTIFY, within Automatic Mode.

Simplified Mode Operation

STARTUP DISPLAYS

Describes the startup screens specific to Simplified Mode.

SYSTEM USE – SIMPLIFIED MODE

Explains how to use the Syclone in Simplified Mode for scanning and analysis.

Manual Mode

SEARCH

Details the SEARCH function in Manual Mode, including data display and parameters.

IDENTIFY

Explains the IDENTIFY function, spectrum analysis, and nuclide identification.

STABILIZE

Refers to stabilization details in Chapter 2.5.

MEMORY STORAGE

Describes options for viewing, erasing, and scanning stored data.

CONFIGURE

Allows technicians to set required operating parameters for the Syclone.

INFORMATION

Provides access to library and system status information.

Syclone Specifications

DETECTORS

Details specifications for Gamma Nal and Geiger Mueller detectors.

DOSIMETER

Covers dose accumulation, measurement units, energy, and dose ranges.

POWER

Covers adapter voltage, internal source, operating time, and charging.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Specifies operating/storage temps, protection, humidity, vibration, and shock compliance.

ACCESSORIES

Lists standard accessories included with the Syclone.

Appendix C – Recommended Parameters

SEARCH PARAMETERS

Recommended parameters for the SEARCH function.

IDENTIFY PARAMETERS

Recommended parameters for IDENTIFY mode.

DOSE PARAMETERS

Recommended parameters for DOSE setup.

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