Sy
clone Portable Gamma-Ray Spectrometer, Revision 10 2.0 DETAILED OPERATION GUIDE
Ra
dComm – Proprietary Page 9 Revision Date: March 3, 2016
h) CALIBRATION REQUIRED
The Syclone spectrometer is a finely tuned instrument that provides accurate results when all
components are functioning properly. In order for the Syclone to maintain its high level of
accuracy, the instrument should be calibrated by a certified company every 12 months. The
Syclone will show the message “CALIBRATION REQUIRED” which is informing the operator
that the Syclone should be calibrated.
2.3 SWITCHING SYCLONE OPERATIONAL MODES
The unit can be set to either the AUTOMATIC, SIMPLIFIED
or M
ANUAL Mode(s) at any
time. Selection between modes is performed from the Mode selection screen. The User
makes the selection with the joystick, when the cover page appears the User holds down the
joystick to see the Mode selection screen. The User then chooses between MANUAL,
AUTOMATIC or SIMPLIFIED MODE with the joystick.
AUTOMATIC MODE: This mode was designed to allow for fast and easy inspection of areas,
containers or vehicles that may contain radioactive materials. This mode provides,
SEARCH, and Identify capabilities, which allows the User to collect large amounts of data
which can be transferred to the PC for analysis. This mode is also used by experts to quickly
identify and locate potentially hazardous radioactive sources for immediate investigation.
SIMPLIFIED MODE – The Simplified Mode is easy to use and is very suitable for express
SEARCH and detection of Gamma Ray emitting radioactive sources in suspect vehicles and
containers. The unit will store any collected spectra for further analysis, the user can
download the samples to the PC using the supplied USB cable or Bluetooth (optional). See
Chapter 4.0
for more information.
MA
NUAL MODE: This Mode is available to qualified radiation experts and technicians in
order to setup the equipment and change the operating parameter(s) to suit the users’
application(s). This mode is also useful to the scientist to acquire data, identify and analyze
conditions in the field.
2.4 STATUS BAR MESSGAES
The following is a list of system status messages that may appear in the Search or Identify
st
atus bar.
2.4.1 SEARCH
The following messages are only applicable to the Search Mode.
2.4.1.1 NEUTRONS DETECTED!
In the event when the neutron readings Counts Per Second are above the Neutron Alarm
threshold, Syclone notifies the user with this message, red LED flashes, audio beeps and the
unit vibrates. This message only appears when neutron detector is available.
2.4.1.2 HIGH DOSE RATE.MOVE AWAY!
The system has a preset maximum Dose Rate level – normally set at 10µSv/h (1000µR/h).
Below this level Dose Rates are considered acceptable for system operation. However above
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