Instruction Manual for MiniTRACE CSDF
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Page 2 08/2012
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1 Foreword ..............................................................................................................4
2 Description ...........................................................................................................5
2.1 Display ..........................................................................................................5
2.2 Alarm function ...............................................................................................6
2.3 Operation Modes of the MiniTRACE CSDF ..................................................6
2.4 Measurements...............................................................................................9
2.4.1 Information for your own radiation protection .........................................9
2.4.2 Examples of natural radionuclides in food and limits for artificial
radionuclides in food.............................................................................................9
2.4.3 Measurement tasks for the MiniTRACE CSDF ....................................10
2.5 Accessories for measuring..........................................................................21
2.5.1 MiniTRACE function test using a small test source..............................25
2.6 The design of the instrument.......................................................................27
2.7 Protective rubber casing..............................................................................28
3 Standard calibration for Co-60 and Cs-137 ........................................................29
4 Maintenance and care........................................................................................30
4.1 Changing the batteries ................................................................................30
4.2 Cleaning (Decontaminating) MiniTRACE CSDF .........................................30
4.2.1 Removing the grid................................................................................30
4.2.2 Cleaning the case ................................................................................31
4.3 Technical properties and functions..............................................................31
4.3.1 Calibration factors and efficiency .........................................................33
5 MiniTRACE user software ..................................................................................34
6 Warranty information ..........................................................................................35
7 Appendix ............................................................................................................36
7.1 DKD certificate for the Co-60 radiation emitter............................................36
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