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Thermo Scientific RadEye AB100 User Manual

Thermo Scientific RadEye AB100
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Operating Instructions DB-070 E
RadEye AB100
Multi-Purpose Survey Meter

Table of Contents

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Thermo Scientific RadEye AB100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypePersonal Radiation Detector
Radiation DetectedGamma and X-ray radiation
Detector TypeEnergy-compensated GM tube
Operating Temperature-20°C to +50°C
IP RatingIP67
Measurement Range0.01 µSv to 10 Sv
Energy Range60 keV to 1.5 MeV
Accuracy±15%
DisplayLCD
AlarmAudible and visual alarm

Summary

Introduction

Installation and start-up

Scope of delivery

Lists the items included in the RadEye AB100 package, including C cells and the operating manual.

Inserting the battery

Provides step-by-step instructions for inserting batteries into the RadEye AB100 unit.

Switching the unit on

Explains the procedure for powering on the RadEye AB100 instrument by pressing the ON button.

Configuration

Menu functions

Describes how to navigate the operating menu, its structure, and key functions.

Ratemeter

Explains the Ratemeter mode, including its standard display, trend indication, and Ratemeter Tau.

Scaler mode

Details the Scaler mode operation, covering mean value and accumulated counts.

Background measurement

Covers the process of performing background measurements and setting parameters.

Alarm thresholds

Explains how to set and configure alarm thresholds for count rate and activity.

Alarm threshold based on the relative standard deviation (sigma threshold)

Details how to set alarm thresholds using the relative standard deviation (sigma) method.

Operation

Audible single pulse indication

Describes the audible single pulse indication feature and how to enable/disable it.

Alarm indication

Explains the different alarm indications (LED, sound, vibrator) when thresholds are exceeded.

Key Lock

Details how to lock the keypad to prevent unintended operations and save battery.

Setting high voltage

Explains manual and automatic methods for setting the high voltage of the instrument.

Earphone

Information on using an optional earphone for alarming in noisy environments.

Alarm latching

Describes how to configure alarm latching for storing alarms for a specified time.

Show alarm

How to view stored alarms in the alarm log with time information.

Text Info

Explains how to store and display custom text information on the RadEye.

Display modes

Details the different display modes available for measurement values.

Subtraction of α rate

How to subtract the alpha rate from the alpha-beta rate display.

Set Date and Time

Instructions for setting the instrument's date and time.

Battery type

Selection of battery type for correct low battery warning functionality.

Manual data logging

Describes how to manually log measurement values with record numbers.

Change menu language

Instructions for changing the language of the RadEye menu.

Adjust display contrast

How to adjust the contrast of the LCD display.

Edit tau

Parameter for setting the time constant used in Ratemeter Tau mode.

Adjusting the display unit

Explains how to adjust the position of the display unit.

Measurement units

General Count Rate Measurements (cps; cpm)

Explains general measurement units like counts per second (cps) and counts per minute (cpm).

Surface Contamination (Bq; dps; dpm; Bq/cm2)

Details units for surface contamination measurement, including Bq, dps, dpm, and Bq/cm2.

Functional test

Functional test

Describes how to perform a simple functional test of the instrument.

Failure indication

Explains the different failure messages displayed on the LCD and their meanings.

Overload indication

Describes the indication shown when the count rate exceeds the defined maximum level.

Response test with test adapter

Details how to use a test adapter to verify the radiation response performance.

Low Battery warning

Explains the low battery warning indicators and behavior.

Connection to a PC

Connection to a PC

Details the serial and USB interface options for connecting the RadEye to a PC.

Starting RadEye.exe

Instructions for starting the RadEye.EXE software and accessing device parameters.

Plateau measurements

The “Status” display

Explains the status messages displayed during plateau measurements.

Plateau measurement parameters

Details how to set parameters like start/end HV, step size, and preset time.

Starting a plateau measurement

Procedure for initiating a plateau measurement and entering identification text.

Printing the plateau

Instructions on how to print the results of a plateau measurement.

Saving a measured plateau

Explains how measured plateau data is automatically saved to a monthly file.

Displaying saved plateau data

How to open and review previously saved plateau measurement files.

Setting the high voltage (HV)

Details on applying the entered high voltage value to the amplifier.

The “Y axis” frame

Configuration options for the Y-axis scaling in plateau measurement graphs.

Plateau examples

Provides examples of beta and alpha plateau measurements.

Trouble Shooting

RadEye AB100 doesn’t power on

Troubleshooting steps for when the instrument fails to power on.

Reading data from the start up screen

Information displayed on the startup screen, including calibration and voltage.

The RadEye doesn’t show the menu items as described in the manual

Troubleshooting for missing menu items, checking firmware and settings.

The RadEye shows an error message in the display’s top line

Guidance on interpreting and resolving error messages displayed on the unit.

The RadEye is not found in the software

Steps to resolve issues where the RadEye is not recognized by the PC software.

RadEye lost date and time settings

Solutions for lost date and time settings, often related to battery removal.

RadEye’s battery status is lower than expected

Troubleshooting tips for incorrect battery status readings.

History data shows the wrong time and date

Addresses issues with incorrect time and date in historical data.

Maintenance

Replacing the window foil

Detailed instructions for replacing the window foil on the detector.

Spare Parts

List of available spare parts with their corresponding part numbers.

Optional Accessories

Earphone for RadEye series

Information about the earphone accessory for noisy environments.

Lutetium Test-Adapter for RadEye AB100

Details on the test adapter for verifying radiation response performance.

IR connection cable serial

Description of the serial IR connection cable for PC connectivity.

IR connection cable USB

Description of the USB IR connection cable for PC connectivity.

Technical data

RadEye AB100

Lists the main technical specifications for the RadEye AB100 instrument.

Firmware revisions

Details the changes and features introduced in different firmware versions.

Service contact

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