Instruction Manual for MiniTRACE CSDF
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08/2012 Page 5
2 Description
2.1 Display
The display is composed of a 6-digit 7-segment display for the measurement results as well
as a 5-digit alphanumeric display. The MiniTRACE CSDF shows the unit in “cps”, “Bq”,
“Bq/cm
2
”, “µSv/h”, “counts” and Bq/l.
Note: The dose rate displayed is energy compensated to the ambient dose rate
equivalent (H*(10)). To measure the dose rate correctly the lid must be closed.
The following status reports can be displayed on the MiniTRACE CSDF display:
Bq/cm
2
sec
µSv/h
Figure 1: Information shown on the display
Display Acoustic
Alarm
Note
Unit: Bq,
Bq/cm
2
, cps,
µSv/h or Bq/l
-
Available measurement units
CAPT Yes
Detector error:
If the detector is defective, the message “CAPT” will appear in the display.
The warning is triggered when the detector fails to send an impulse for a
period of 40 seconds.
SAT Yes
Saturation:
If the measurement range is saturated (value out of range), the message
“SAT” will appear in the display. This message will remain until the
measurement area is no longer saturated.
No
Battery warning:
If the battery symbol appears in the display, the battery should be
changed. The instrument can still be operated for 10 hours after the battery
symbol appears.
E < % No
Statistical uncertainty in the mean value mode:
The mean value is determined for a user-defined period. The default is set
to 3 Sigma and adjustable by software.
Table 1: Status reports in the 5-digit alphanumeric portion of the LCD display
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