Polimaster PM1703SERIES Personal Radiation Monitor User Manual 1703

Polimaster Inc. Personal Radiation Monitor 1703

user manual

      POLIMASTER          PERSONAL RADIATION DETECTORS  РМ 1703М-О РМ 1703GNО РМ 1703МА РМ 1703GNА РМ 1703МВ РМ 1703GNВ РМ 1703М-О1  РМ 1703М-О1А        OPERATION MANUAL          http://www.polimaster.com
 2  CONTENTS  General......................................................................................................................................................3 Indicator composition...............................................................................................................................5 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................6 Provision of explosion protection.............................................................................................................8 FCC statement ..........................................................................................................................................8 Clamp removal and installation...............................................................................................................9 Installation and replacement of a power supply cell ...............................................................................9 Control buttons. Information on LCD.....................................................................................................9 Indicator operation...................................................................................................................................11 Indicator on/off.........................................................................................................................................11 Operation modes.......................................................................................................................................11 Testing mode.............................................................................................................................................12 Calibration mode for the background level.............................................................................................12 Searching mode. Detection and localization of sources of gamma and/or neutron radiation…............13 Measuring mode of power ambient equivalent gamma radiation dose..................................................15 Measuring mode of power ambient equivalent gamma radiation dose along with the search function...................................................................................................................................................................15 Searching mode "0-9". .............................................................................................................................16 Gamma registration mode........................................................................................................................16 Indication mode of the average speed of gamma radiation counting over the time of accumulation. ..17 Indication mode of neutrons. ...................................................................................................................17 Indication mode of the average speed of and count of neutrons over the time of accumulation ..........17 Quick switching of sound or vibration indication ...................................................................................17 Communication mode by a radio channel with a  Pocket PC.................................................................18 Setting mode .............................................................................................................................................18 n factor setting of the gamma channel.....................................................................................................19 n factor setting of the neutron channel ....................................................................................................19 Setting of the searching threshold by power ambient equivalent gamma radiation dose for the searching mode "0-9"................................................................................................................................................20 Setting of the fixed threshold of the count of neutrons for the searching mode "0-9" ..........................20 Mode of indication setting. On/off of the sound and/or vibration indication......................................................................................21 Setting of the sound indication volume....................................................................................................22 Communication mode with a personal computer. Indicator parameters. .............................................23 Technical maintenance.............................................................................................................................24 Possible malfunctions ...............................................................................................................................24 Storage and transportation ......................................................................................................................24 Manufacturer’s guarantees......................................................................................................................25 Acceptance certificate...............................................................................................................................25 Limited warranty .....................................................................................................................................26 Attachment A Chart of ordering the operation modes and functions of the device.......................................................27
 3 We thank you for purchase of the personal radiation detector of “Polimaster” Before  the  beginning  of  operation  with  the  personal  radiation  detector  you  should  get acquainted with the present manual.  ! During  the  search  of  radiation  sources  observe  the  existing  rules  of  operation  with  radio active  materials and sources, as well as the standards of radiation safety.   GENERAL INFORMATION1 The personal radiation detector        (hereinafter referred to as the indicator) is intended for searching (detection and localization) of radio active (and nuclear materials)2 by means of the analysis of the counting speed of impulses delivered from the detector outlet at registration  of gamma (and neutron)2 radiation with indication on a LCD: - the average counting speed of gamma radiation; - the average counting speed of neutron radiation средней скорости счета нейтронного излучения (in the devices having the detector of neutron radiation2); - power of the ambient equivalent of a dose of gamma radiations H•*(10) along the line 137Cs in the collimated radiation (hereinafter referred to  as “MED”).  The indicator is not a meter.  The indicator can be operated both in premises and in the open air. The indicator can be used by a wide circle of consumers, who are by their mode of activities related to detection and localization of sources of the ionizing emissions.   The  indicator  is  made  as  an  explosion-proof  model.  The  indicator  relates  to  the  explosion-proof electric equipment  of group II, sub-group IIC. By the level of explosion protection the indicator relates to the especially explosion-proof electrical equipment and is intended for the use in potentially explosion-proof environments (zone 0). The type of indicator explosion protection is “the sparkle-proof electric circuit ia”.   The history of indicator operation is retained in the power-independent storage and can be transferred to a personal computer (PC) via the infra-red (IR) communication channel.                                                               1 In the process of indicator manufacture amendments may be entered to the electric circuit, construction, external execution and software, which do not influence the technical and metrological specifications and, therefore, not reflected in the present manual.   2 РМ1703GNO, РМ1703GNA, РМ1703GNB • РМ 1703М-О •  РМ 1703МА •  РМ 1703МВ •  РМ 1703GNО •  РМ 1703GNА  •  РМ 1703GNВ  •  РМ 1703М-О1 •  РМ 1703М-О1A
 4  The indicator is manufactured in 7 modifications.  Peculiar features of modifications Detector type modifications  РМ1703М-О РМ1703М-О1 РМ1703М-О1А РМ1703МА ANSI 42.33(1) РМ1703МВ РМ1703GNО РМ1703GNА ANSI 42.33(1) РМ1703GNВ • γ- CsI (Tl) scintillator 3 сm3 • • •    •    • γ- G-M сounter  • •          • n- LiI (Eu) scintillator1 сm3          •  • CsI (Tl) scintillator 4 сm3 Increased pulse sensitivity of  γ-detector       • •  • • LiI (Eu) scintillator 2 сm3 Increased pulse sensitivity of  n-detector             •  Information transmission to a   Pocket PC (РРС) by a radio channel of  Bluetooth type Possibility  of  identification    of  the  radio  nuclide composition of the substance with the aid of РРС        •    •  ATTENTION! The indicators may differ by the totality of included (activated) operation modes. Operation  modes  are  switched  on/off  by  the  manufacturer  according  to  the  preliminary  order  of  the  customer  (user)  in accordance with the chart of modes. Certain  modes  may  be  independently  switched  on/off  by  the  customer  (user)  by  using  the  software  included  to  the  set  of  indicator delivery. Descriptions of all modes which are possible for devices of РМ1703 series are shown in “Operation modes”.  The chart of operation modes of your indicator is shown in Attachment А.
 5  INDICATOR COMPOSITION The supply set composition of the indicator complies with the table. Description, type  Quantity per model  РМ 1703M-O РМ  1703М-О1 РМ  1703М-О1А РМ 1703МА РМ 1703МВ РМ 1703GNO РМ 1703GNA РМ 1703GNВ Personal radiation detector РМ1703М-О  1  -  -  -  -  -  -  - Personal radiation detector РМ1703М-О1 -  1  -  -  -  -  -  - Personal radiation detector  РМ1703М-О1А -  -  1  -  -  -  -  - Personal radiation detector  РМ1703МА -  -  -  1  -  -  -  - Personal radiation detector РМ1703МВ -  -  -  -  1  -  -  - Personal radiation detector РМ1703GNO -  -  -  -  -  1  -  - Personal radiation detector РМ1703GNA -  -  -  -  -  -  1  - Personal radiation detector РМ1703GNВ -  -  -  -  -  -  -  1 Disk (software on CD)  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1 Panasonic POWER LINE АА (LR6) power supply cell 1)  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1 Key  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1 Housing (made of synthetic cloth)2)  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1 IR communication channel adapter (ACT-IR220L or IR210B)2)1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1 Pocket РС1),2)  -  -  -  -  1  -  -  1 Operation manual  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1 Consumer’s package  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1 Transport package  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1 1) USE OF OTHER SIMILAR BY PARAMETERS ONES IS ALLOWED 2) SUPPLIED AS PER INDIVIDUAL ORDER
 6 SPECIFICATIONS  Sensitivity of the indicator to gamma radiation,  at least  РМ 1703М-О РМ 1703М-О1 РМ 1703М-О1А РМ 1703GNО      70 s-1/(mcЗv/h) (0.7 s-1/(mcR/h))– for 241Am; 100 s-1/(mcЗv/h) (1.0 s-1/(mcR/h))– for 137Cs РМ 1703МА РМ 1703МВ РМ 1703GNА РМ 1703GNВ 100 s-1/(mcЗv/h) (1.0 s-1/(mcR/h))– for 241Am; 100 s-1/(mcЗv/h) (1.0 s-1/(mcR/h))– for 137Cs  Sensitivity of the indicator to neutron radiation, at least РМ 1703GNО РМ 1703GNВ  РМ 1703GNА  0.05 imp.⋅cm2/neutron - for Pu- α -Be; 1.3 imp.⋅cm2/neutron-for heat neutrons  0.1 imp.⋅cm2/neutron - for Pu- α -Be; 2.5 imp.⋅cm2/neutron-for heat neutrons Range of powers of gamma radiation registration  from 0,033 to 3,0 MeV Range of powers of neutron radiation registration  РМ 1703GNА  РМ 1703GNО РМ 1703GNВ From heat to 14,0 MeV Range of indication of MED of photon radiation  РМ 1703М-О1  РМ 1703М-О1A  РМ 1703М-О РМ 1703GNО  РМ 1703МА РМ 1703МВ РМ 1703GNА РМ 1703GNВ   0,01 - 9999 mcЗv/h (1 – 1000 mR/h)  0,01 mcЗv/h - 13 Зv/h (1 mcR/h – 1300 mR/h)    0,01 - 99.99 mcЗv/h (1 – 9999 mcR/h)  Relative error of MED measurement by line 137Cs in the collimated radiation, not exceeding: РМ 1703М-О1 - in the range from 0,1 to 9999 mcЗv/h (10 mcR/h–1000 мР/ч) РМ 1703М-О1А - in the range from  0,1 mcЗv/h to 10 Зv/h   - in the range from  10 mcR/h–1000 mR/h     ± 30 %  ±(15+К1/Н+К2Н)%, wherein  N-value of MED, mЗv/h К1 –factor equal to 0,0045 (mЗv/h) К2- factor equal to  0,0015 (mЗv/h)-1  ±(15+К1/Н+К2Н)%, wherein  N-value of MED , mR/h К1 - factor equal to  0,45 (mR/h) К2- factor equal to  0,000015 (mR/h)-1 - in the range from 0,1 to 70 mcЗv/h (10 – 7000 mcR/h)  РМ 1703М-О РМ 1703GNО РМ 1703МА РМ 1703МВ РМ 1703GNА РМ 1703GNВ ± 30 %
 7 Time of measurement  0,25 s Frequency of false operations in the mode of registration of  gamma-emissions  with  the  radiation  background  0,2 mcЗv/h (20mcR/h) No  more  than  operation per  12  h  of  continuous operation  Frequency of false operations in the mode of registration of neutron emission РМ 1703GNА  РМ 1703GNО  РМ 1703GNВ No  more  than  operation per  12  h  of  continuous operation  Time of indicator continuous operation  At least 1000 h* Calibration by background level  -аutomatic – in case indicator switching, change of n factors -аutocalibration  when  the  background  level  is changed -forced  calibration  by  pressing  the  push  button by the user Signaling type:  -sound -vibration -visual Communication with PC via IR channel  - Reading of data from storage, - Setting of indicator working parameters Communication  with  Pocket PC  by  the  radio  channel  of Bluetooth type РМ 1703MВ РМ 1703GNВ Nuclide Identification and network data transmission Quantity of recorded events to the indicator storage  by 1000 Terms of operation: - range of ambient temperatures;  - relative humidity  From minus 30°C to 50 °С (-22° F to 122° F) (LCD from minus 15°C to plus 50 °С) by 95 % at 35°C (+95° F) The indicator has resistance against impact of direct and alternate magnet fields having intensity  by 400 А/m The indicator has resistance against impact of electrostatic discharges 8 kV (air discharge),  6 kV (contact discharge) The indicator has resistance against impact of radio frequency electro-magnetic fields (under conditions of noise emission from digital radio telephones)  10 V/m in the range of frequencies from 20 to 1000 МHz (amplitude sinusoidal modulation having  depth of 80 % and frequency 1 KHz), 30 V/m in the range of frequencies from 800 to 960 kHz and from 1,4 to 2,0 GHz, (amplitude rectangular modulation having the depth of  100 % and frequency 200 Hz) Indicator supply  1.5 V* (one cell  POWER LINE АА (LR6) or similar by parameters) Protection degree of the indicator housing  IP65 The indicator is resistant against dropping from a height to the concrete floor 0.7 m (2.3 ft)  (1.5 m (4.9 ft) in a special protection housing)
 8 Overall dimensions РМ 1703М-О РМ 1703МА  РМ 1703GNО РМ 1703GNА РМ 1703М-О1 РМ 1703М-О1А  РМ 1703МВ РМ 1703GNВ    72 х 32 х 87 mm (2 13/16" х 1 ¼" х 3 7/16")    75 х 35 х 89 mm (2 15/16" х 1 3/8 " х 3 7/8") Mass (without a housing), not exceeding РМ 1703М-О РМ 1703МА  РМ 1703GNО РМ 1703GNА РМ 1703М-О1 РМ 1703М-О1А  РМ 1703МВ РМ 1703GNВ  180 g (6.35 oz)   200 g (7.05 oz)    230 g (8.1 oz)  * For power supply of the indicator a rechargeable storage battery may be used (or a supply cell differing from the shown one in specifications). It is important that the typical size should correspond to АА (LR6) and rated voltage should be within  1,1 - 1,6 V. However, in this case duration of the continuous work and the range of working temperatures may differ from the  above shown.  ATTENTION! The manufacturer guarantees the technical parameters of the indicator as far as detection of sources and false operations are concerned at n factors set up at the manufacturer’s. : - for gamma radiation n=5,3;  - for neutron radiation n=52 1  PROVISION OF EXPLOSION PROTECTION  The explosion proof model of the indicators is provided by the type of explosion protection “sparkle-free electric circuit ia” as per IEC 60079-11 and execution of the indicator construction in accordance with the requirements  of IEC 60079-0 owing to the following designing and circuit technical solutions:  - provision of the normal degree of mechanical strength of  the indicator casing in accordance with the requirements of  IEC 60079-0; -  the  use  of  materials  in  the  casing  of  the  indicator  excluding  inflammability  from  electrostatic discharges; - limitation of the short circuit current down to  1,0 А from a galvanic supply cell having voltage 1, 5 V with the aid of a current limiting resistor and a fuse;  -  the  use  of  a  special  key  for  unscrewing  the  cover  of  the  supply  cell  and  a  warning  note  in  the explosion hazard area “Do not open!”;  - limitation of internal capacity of alarm to values not exceeding the intrinsic safety level; - introduction of limiting stabilitrons, shunting the piezoceramic cell 20 mm х 0,38 mm 4 kHz; - use of sealing by means of the voltage converter compound 1,5 V – 20 V; - provision of the protection degree for the indicator casing IP65 as per IEC 529. Marking of the explosion protection at the indicator casing  EEx ia IIC T4.   FCC STATEMENT  This  device  complies  with  Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.   Operation  is  subject  to  the  following  two conditions:  (1)  This  device  may  not  cause  harmful  interference,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation                                                            2 РМ1703GNO, РМ1703GNA, РМ1703GNB
 9 CLAMP INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL A  removable  clamp  is  provided  to  the  indicator  for  wearing  at  the  waist  belt.  The  clamp  may  be removed with the aid of a screw driver, as shown in fig.1a. The clamp is installed according to fig. 1б.  By an individual order the  indicator may be provided  with a protecting housing made  of synthetic cloth , also providing possibility of wearing at the waist belt. When the protecting housing is used, the clamp is recommended to be removed.      а)            b)  Figure 1  INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT OF POWER SUPPLY CELL  The indicator is supplied without a supply cell installed. For installation of the supply cell a cover of the supply section is to be unscrewed (11) (figure 2) with the aid of a special spanner included to the supply set; to be installed to the supply cell by observing polarity (the cell electrode marked with "+", must be directed inside the indicator); the cover of the supply section is to be restored.  When the supply cell is installed the indicator is automatically switched on. During switching on and during operation of the indicator periodic control is effected  of voltage in the supply cell. If the voltage becomes lower than 1,1 V, a mark “ ” is induced in the left lower part of the LCD,  and  a  light  and  sound  (and/or  vibrating)  signal  is  given).  In  this  case    the  supply  cell  should  be replaced. Note – After appearance of a discharge symbol on the LCD the device retains workability  for at least 8 hours (with the normal background level).  The  user  may  disconnect  the  indicator  of  the  supply  cell  discharge  for  approximately  30 minutes  by  a  short  pressing  the    MODE button. Being  so, signaling by  operation  thresholds  will  be switched on.   CONTROL BUTTONS. INDICATION AT LCD  Two push buttons for the device control are located on the front panel of the indicator: (MODE) and (LIGHT)  ,  a  liquid  crystal  display  (LCD),  a  window  of  the  IR  transmitter-receiver,  a  light  diode  (LED), figure 2.
 10    1 (MODE) – a push button for : -switching on the device; -selection of operation modes; -recalibration  by  the  background level -change of parameters in the mode of settings  2 (LIGHT) – a push button for: -switching  on  the  LCD illumination; -switching  on  The  IR communication with the PC;  - change of parameters in the mode of settings  -switching off the device  3- a window of the IR transmitter-receiver  4 – a LED       Figure 2  5 – the upper LCD line is intended for display of: • count speed, s-1 (in the searching mode) • digits from 0 to 9 (in the searching mode); • MED values of gamma radiation, µSv/h (µR/h) (in the mode of MED measurement);  • information "test", "CAL", "OL", "OFF", "Р-1.3" etc.; • an indication type (sound or vibration) 6 – the analogue scale consisting of 19 segments is intended for: • time indication to completion of the internal processor tests – reduction of the number of segments up to their disappearance; • time  indication  to  completion  of  calibration  completion  by  the  background  level  –  increase  of  the number of segments up to the full scale filling; • visual display of the MED level in the searching mode 0-9  7 – a mark of supply cell discharge          "   "; 8 – marks indicating the paramemetrs of gamma, neutron21 emissions 9 – an indicator of the size of the induced value • «s-1» – in the mode of searching the gamma radiation; • «s-1» – in the mode of searching the neutron2 radiation; • «µSv/h» – in the MED indication mode (option "µR/h") 10 – the low LCD line, intended for:                                                            2 РМ1703GNO, РМ1703GNA, РМ1703GNB
 11 • - indication of the average statistical expected indication error of MED, % • - indication of the count speed of neutron21 radiation, (s-1) 11 – a cover of the power supply section 12 – a power supply cell 13 – a sound indicator 14 – a geometric detector center Cesium Iodide Scintillator 15 – a geometric detector center G-M tube 16 – a geometric detector center of neutron radiation detector  INDICATOR OPERATION  Attention!  In  case  of  the  indicator  operation  at  temperature  below  minus  15 °°°°С  normal operation of the LCD is not guaranteed. In this case only sound or vibrating indicators should be used as the source detecting indicator. When the indicator returns to  the conditions with the temperature above minus 15°°°°С the normal operation of the LCD is restored.   INDICATOR SWITCHING ON/OFF For switching the indicator ON in the process of operation the MODE button should be pressed. Immediately  after  switching  on  the  LCD  illumination  must  be  switched  on and all LCD segments must be illuminated at  the same time approximately for  1  s signaling (sound and/or vibrating) must be switched on, the device must be shifted to the testing mode. In the testing mode a number of the software version (P-1.4) is is indicated at the LCD for several seconds.  After completion of  the tests the indicator must be shifted to the calibration mode  by  the  background  level  (except  for  devices  having  the  search  mode  "0-9"),  the analogue scale is indicated on LCD with the number of segments increased in time, as well as  the “САL” message. After calibration completion the indicator must be shifted to the working mode in accordance with the order chart (see attachment A).  The indicator is ready for operation. For switching off the indicator a LIGHT button is to be pressed and kept for more than 5 s. Being so, the  "OFF" appears.  Attention! The indicator is automatically switched off (“OFF” is indicated at  the  LCD)  after  reading  the  indicator  operation  history  in  the  mode  of communication with a PC).  OPERATION MODES Operation modes included by the manufacturer  in the given indicator modification comply with the order chart (see attachment А).  The indicator provides the following operation modes: •  the testing mode; •  the calibration mode by the background level; •  the searching mode (indication of the average count speed, s-1); •  the mode of MED measurement; •  the mode of MED measurement along with the search function; •  the searching mode  "0-9" (indication of digits 0-9); •  the mode of gamma registration (only for РМ1703М-О1) •  the  mode  of  indication  of  the  average  count  speed  of  gamma  radiation  over  the  time  of accumulation (only for РМ1703М-О1)                                                            2 РМ1703GNO, РМ1703GNA, РМ1703GNB
 12 •  the mode of registration of neutrons21 •  the mode of indication of the average count of neutrons over the accumulation time2 •  the mode of fast switching of sound and vibrating signaling •  the mode of settings:  setting the  n factor of gamma channel  setting the  n factor of neutron channel  setting the threshold by MED for the searching mode "0-9"  setting the threshold of neutrons count  for the searching mode "0-9" •  the mode of indication settings:  selection of the sound and/or vibrating indication;  setting the sound volume of the indication; •  communication mode with PC via IR channel. •  Communication mode by radio channel with Pocket PC (РМ1703MB, РМ1703GNB);  TESTING MODE The device enters this mode just after switching on. Before  the  beginning of  the  testing  process  the  indication  (sound  and/or  vibrating)  is  switched  on approximately by 1 s. All marks, segments and pointers must be indicated on the LCD. Then on the LCD a number of the software version (P-1.4) is indicated on the LCD for several seconds.   In  the  testing  mode  all  required  tests  are  fulfilled.  Initially,  the  battery discharge  level  is  tested.  “bAtt”  is  indicated  on  the  LCD,  as  well  as  quantity    of segments of the analogue scale which corresponds to the battery discharge level.  Then the “test” message is indicated and the reducing analogue scale. Tests are performed.  The  time  to  completion  of  the  test  is  displayed  in  relative  units  on  the analogue scale in the form of the reducing number of the indicated segments.    After  the test completion the  device  is  shifted to the  calibration  mode  by the background  level.  The  analogue  scale  is  indicated  on  the  LCD  with  the  number  of segments increasing in time, as well as the message “САL”3.  CALIBRATION MODE BY BACKGROUND LEVEL32  The  indicator  enters  this  mode  automatically  after  completion  of  the  testing  mode,  and  being  so, “CAL” message is indicated  on the LCD  In  the  calibration  mode  the  analysis  of  the  background  level  of  gamma  (and neutron) emission is carried out.  Attention!  Find  below  the  principles  of  operation  of  the  device  gamma  channel. Functioning of the neutron channel2 is subordinate to a more complicated operation algorithm and is not shown in details in the present manual.  The  processor  counts  the  number  of  impulses  passed  from  the  detection  block  over  the  preset calibration  time,  and  the  time  is  indicated    on  the  analogue  scale  in  relative  units  from  the  calibration beginning  in  the  form  of  increasing  number  of  the  indicated  segments.  In  case  of  recalibration  of  the indicator  by  the  user  during  operation  the  recalibration  time  may  automatically  be  reduced  along  with growth of the background level, when calibration is fulfilled.                                                             2 РМ1703GNO, РМ1703GNA, РМ1703GNB 3 The said mode in unavailable in indicators with the switched on  SERCHING MODE "0-9"
 13 The processor counts the value of the gamma channel operation threshold Operation threshold = N + n *  N N – average speed of counting impulses over the calibration time n – number of mean square deviations ( n factor of the gamma channel).  n factor  changes the  value  of the  operation  threshold  (the  minimum detection  level), the less    n factor, the less threshold value is and the  higher indicator sensitivity is.   n factor is set by the  user in the mode  of  settings,  if  this is  permitted    in  the  communication  mode  with  PC  by  the  user-administrator (the manufacturer sets the value of n factor equal to 5,3). The range of factor setting is equal from 1 to 9,9 with discreteness 0,1.  For recalibration of the indicator by the background level the MODE  button should be pressed (to be  kept  pressed for  more  than  2  s),  until  “CAL”  message  is  indicated  on  the  LCD,  then  the  push  button should be released. The analogue scale will also be indicated on the LCD along with the number of segments increasing in time.  The automatic calibration function may be switched on  in the mode of communication with the PC. Automatic  calibration  makes  it  possible  to  automatically  retain  the  high  sensitivity  at  reduction  of  the background level and avoid false operations with its slow increase.   After  calibration  completion  the  indicator  is  automatically  shifted  to  the  operating  mode  in accordance with the chart of orders (see attachment А).  SEARCHING MODE. DETECTION  AND  LOCALIZATION  OF  SOURCES  OF  GAMMA  AND  NEUTRON RADIATIONS. Being in the searching mode the indicator shows the speed of counts of the gamma channel in the LCD upper line, s-1.  The following is indicated in the lower line: РМ 1703М-О1 РМ 1703М-О1А РМ 1703М-О РМ 1703МА РМ 1703МВ   • the average statistical indication error of the average count of gamma radiation in per cents;   РМ 1703GNО РМ 1703GNА РМ 1703GNВ    • the average speed of count of neutron radiation  in s-1;  All modifications  • If at indicator operation in the searching mode the average speed of count of the gamma channel exceeds the upper limit of indication, "OL" is indicated on the LCD. РМ 1703GNО РМ 1703GNА РМ 1703GNВ   • If at indicator operation in the searching mode the average speed of count of the gamma channel exceeds the upper limit of indication, “999" blinking message is indicated on LCD.
 14  In this mode the indicator operation is carried out to the following thresholds:  1)  The  fixed  threshold  by  MED,  set  up  in  the  communication  mode  with  the  PC  by  the  user-administrator;   When the installed threshold is exceeded by MED the indicator sends light, sound and/or vibrating signals. Being so single-tone periodical signals are sent with the constant interval and duration 1 s by making it possible for the user to acknowledge indication when threshold by MED is exceeded  from the operation threshold.  2) The  gamma  channel  operation  threshold  (the  minimum  detection  level)  calculated  in  the calibration  mode  and taking into  account  the  changes  in  the  background  level.  When  the  gamma channel threshold is exceeded the indicator light, sound and/or vibrating signals. Being so, frequency of the received signals is constant and is increased along with the exceeded gamma channel operation threshold. The whole range of energies of the indicator gamma radiations is divided into four energy channels. Three channels correspond to  areas of interest for low, middle and high energies, and the 4th one – to the whole range of energies of the gamma radiation. The operation threshold is calculated for every channel. The processor counts impulses every 0,25 s by each channel from the detection block, and it keeps the amount of impulses during the counting. Being so,  every 0,25 s the number of impulses over the last (new)  interval  is  added  to  the  current  amount,  and  the  number  of  impulses  during  the  first  (the  oldest) interval is deducted from the sum of impulses (the current average). So, the number of impulses stored in the processor for each channel is renewed every 0,25 s. The  current  average  number of  impulses  is  compared  every  0,25  s  with operation  thresholds  for each channel, which are calculated in the calibration mode (clause 2.2.3). If the current average value of the  number  of  impulses  by  any  channel  exceeds  the  threshold  value,  indication  (light,  sound  and/or vibrating) is switched on.    3) The operation threshold for the neutron channel21 c (The minimum  detection level), calculated in  the  calibration    mode  and  taking  into  account  the  changes  in  the  background  level.  If  the  operation threshold is exceeded the indicator sends light, sound and/or vibrating signals. Being so, double signals are sent with the permanent interval and duration, what making it possible for the user to find indication when the operation threshold of gamma channel exceeds  operation of the neutron channel.    In the searching mode the device resolves the problems  of detection and localization of sources of gamma and neutron radiation.    Detection of sources of gamma and neutron 2 radiation (II) For II detection the device should be located so that the rear side  (wherein the clamp is fixed) should be directed  to the tested object . The closer the device is placed to the tested object (luggage, a human being, a container, a vehicle, etc) and the slower it travels along the object, detection efficiency is higher.     For II detection under conditions when sound signals of the indicator may be not heard (for example, excessive noise) the vibrating and light indicator should be used.   One should remember that indicator sensitivity and frequency of false operations depend on:   - the preset value of n factor by the gamma channel;   - the preset value of n factor by the neutron channel;  - the background level calculated by the indicator in the calibration mode by the background level. In  case  when  automatic  calibration  is  switched  on  in  the  communication  mode  with  a  PC,  the indicator will automatically take into account slow changes of the background level and calibrate by a new background level approximately after every ten minutes with the reduction of  the background level or after somewhat bigger intervals during increase of the background level. However, automatic calibration will be carried  out  under  conditions  of  absence  of  indicator  operations  or  sharp changes  of  the  background  level over certain intervals defined by the algorithm.                                                            2 РМ1703GNO, РМ1703GNA, РМ1703GNB
 15   It should be borne in mind that in case of false operations the signals (light, sound and/or vibrating) are  not  systematic,  and  therefore,  they  differ  from  detection  signals  in  case  of  II  availability,  with  their frequency being constant and increasing as far as approaching to II.   In case of II detection or if any information is available about possible II availability, II localization is started.    Localization of sources of gamma and neutron21 radiation For  II  localization  the  indicator  should  be  kept  at  the  distance  of  not  exceeding  10  cm  from  the object. The traveling speed in relation to the object shall not exceed 10 cm per second. By approaching II frequency of signals increases. With the switched on sound indication sound signals are heard accompanied with  blinking of a red LED.  With  the  switched  on  vibrating  indicator  mechanical  vibrations  are  felt  inside  the  indicator  (casing trembling) accompanied with a red LED.  When  the  limit  frequency  of  light,  sound  and/or  vibration  signals  have  been  reached  the  further localization  becomes  impossible  without  calibration  by  a  new  background  level.  For  this  purpose,  if possible, a  MODE button should be pressed without changing the distance to the object, and this is to be retained by appearance of “CAL” message on the LCD. The indicator  will calibrate by a new background level, after what II localization can be continued. If necessary, these actions cam be repeated several times up to location of II.  During localization of the source of neutron2 or mixed gamma and neutron radiations the sound and vibrating  indication  can  not  be  used,  as  the  indicator  will  send  signals  typical  for  exceeding  the  speed threshold of counting the neutron channel without any reaction to source approaching and removing. In this case localization should be visual by observing the readings of count speed (or MED) in the upper line of the LCD (gamma channel) or count speed in the lower line of the LCD (neutron channel).  MODE OF MED MEASUREMENT. Staying in the MED measuring mode the device in the upper LCD line indicates the MED of photon radiation Н•*(10),  in  mcЗv/h.  The  lower  line  indicates  the  average  statistical  MED  indication  error  in percents.  If during device operation in the measuring mode the MED value exceeds the upper limit of the measuring range by more than 1.3, “OL” message is shown on the LCD.  MED MEASURING MODE ALONG WITH SEARCHING FUNCTION.   Staying in this mode the device in its upper line of LCD induces the photon radiation MED Н•*(10), in mcЗv/h. The following is indicated in the lower line: РМ 1703М-О1 РМ 1703М-О1А РМ 1703М-О РМ 1703МА РМ 1703МВ   • average statistical error of MED indication in percents  РМ 1703GNО РМ 1703GNА РМ 1703GNВ    • average speed of count of neutrons in s-1;     Attention! The  indicator  may perform    the  searching  and  localizing  functions  of  the  ionizing radiation in this mode. This is stipulated in the devices, wherein the searching mode is unavailable, or                                                            2 РМ1703GNO, РМ1703GNA, РМ1703GNB
 16 the searching function is additionally included in the measuring mode (see the order chart – attachment A).  SEARCH MODE "0-9". In  the  searching  mode  "0-9"  digits  from  0  to  9  are  indicated  on  the  LCD  display.  Compliance  of MED values  by γ - channel and digits indicated on the indicator LCD is shown in the table. Indicated figure 0  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 Range of indicated MEG, mcЗv/h From background to  3,6 ≥3,6 <7,2 ≥7,2 <10,8 ≥10,8 <14,4 ≥14,4 <18,0 ≥18,0 <21,6 ≥21,6 <25,2 ≥25,2 <28,8 ≥28,8 <32,4 ≥32,4 <36,0 The analogue scale is in parallel filled in. The number of illuminating segments of the analogue scale  is proportional to the digit induced on the LCD. In  the  searching mode  "0-9"  operation  of the  indicator  is  carried out  in  the  following thresholds:  1) The searching threshold by MED  is set in the mode of settings from the front panel of the indicator, as well as in the mode of communication with a PC by the user-administrator. The range  of  threshold  setting  is  equal  to    15  –  7777  µR/h  (0.15-77.77µSv/h),  recommended  -  30µR/h  (0,3 µSv/h)). The preset searching threshold exceeding by MED is accompanied with light and sound signaling. Mechanical vibrations  inside the device (casing trembling) are felt with the switched on vibrating indicator instead  of  sound  signals.  Frequency  of  signals  increases  by  device  approaching  to  the  gamma  radiation source.    2) The safety threshold –  the 2nd threshold  by MED, is  only set in  the  mode of communication with  a  PC  by  the  user  administrator.  The  range  of  threshold  setting  is  equal  to  10  –  7000  µR/h  (0.1-70µSv/h),  the  recommended  one  –  3mR/h  (30  µSv/h)).  The  light,  sound  and/or  vibrating  signals  are provided in case of exceeding the safety threshold. Being so, single tone periodical signals are provided with the permanent interval and duration of 1 s what makes it possible for the user  to differentiate  the indication in case of exceeding the searching threshold by MED from the safety threshold.   Compliance of speed values by neutron21 channel and digits indicated on the device LCD is shown in the following table.  Indicated figure 0  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 Count speed  From background  to 2 ≥2 <4 ≥4 <6 ≥6 <8 ≥8 <10 ≥10 <17 ≥17 <24 ≥24 <31 ≥31 <41 ≥41 The fixed threshold of counting neutrons  for the searching mode "0-9" (the range of threshold setting is equal  to    1.0 –  99.0  s-1,  recommended  –  1.5 s-1)  is  set  in  the mode  of  settings  from  the  front  indicator panel, as well as in the communication mode with a PC by the user-administrator.   GAMMA REGISTRATION MODE (only for РМ1703М-О1)   In this mode in the upper line of LCD a γ is shown and the quantity of accumulated count impulses is indicated in the form of:  ХХХХ – in case of indication by the value of  9999 impulses   Х.ХЕХ – in case of indication above  9999 impulses, wherein Х is any figure from  0 to 9, ЕХ is 10х. Time of accumulation of impulses in hours is indicated in the lower LCD line.                                                                2 РМ1703GNO, РМ1703GNA, РМ1703GNB
 17 INDICATION  MODE  OF  AVERAGE  SPEED  OF  GAMMA  RADIATION  INDICATION DURING ACCUMULATION (only for РМ1703М-О1) In  this  mode  in  the  upper  line  of LCD a  γ is  blinking,  and  the  average  count  time is shown during accumulation time (s-1). The lower LCD line shows the value of  the statistical  error of the average count speed  in percents.  For reset of the current value of impulse counting and accumulation renewal a MODE button should firstly be pressed and retained by staying in this mode.   MODE OF NEUTRONS REGISTRATION21 In this mode the number of accumulated count impulses is indicated in the LCD upper line:  ХХХХ – in case of indication by the value of 9999 impulses  Х.ХЕХ – in case of indication above 9999 impulses, wherein Х – any figure from 0 to 9, ЕХ is 10х.  n  mark  is  blinking  in  the  lower  line  of  the  LCD  and  the  time  of  impulses accumulation is indicated in hours. INDICATION MODE OF AVERAGE SPEED OF NEUTRON RADIATION INDICATION DURING ACCUMULATION 2 In this mode in the upper line of LCD the average count time is shown during accumulation time (s-1). The lower LCD line shows the value of  the statistical  error of the average count speed  in percents.  For reset of the current value of impulse counting and accumulation renewal a MODE button  should firstly be pressed and retained by staying in this mode.       FAST SWITCHING OF SOUND OR VIBRATING INDICATION In this mode the user may check the preset indication or select another indication type (sound – (Aud -on) or vibrating – (Vibr-on)). In order to enter this mode a MODE push button  should be  pressed for a short time  in  any  operating  mode,  provided  that button  pressing  has  not  been  effected during  the  last  15  seconds.  The  current indicating  type  shall  be  displayed  on  the device  LCD.  Selection  (switching)  of  the required  indication  type  is  carried  out  by short pressing of  LIGHT PUSH BUTTON.    It should be borne in mind that the user may change the sound volume in the mode of settings.                                                             2 РМ1703GNO, РМ1703GNA, РМ1703GNB
 18  COMMUNICATION MODE BY RADIO CHANNEL WITH POCKET PC41. In  the  communication  mode  with  РРС  by  radio  channel,  of  Bluetooth  type  the  modification indicators: РМ1703МВ, РМ1703GNB make it possible to identify the radio nuclide substance composition. For setting the communication between the indicator and the  "Bluetooth" mode should be switched on in the indicator. For this purpose a MODE push button should be started for several times until the note [–bt–off]  is  indicated  on  the  LCD.  A  LIGHT  push  button  should  be  used  for  switching  over  the  state  of  «Bluetooth» to [–bt–on]. Further  the  user’s program "Smart2003" should be started. Indicator operation in this mode  is  described  in  Help  site  and supplied on a CD.    Attention!  1.  In case of the indicator operation in the mode of communication with  РРС access to the mode of settings of the indicator with the aid of indicator settings on the front panel will be IMPOSSIBLE. All settings are performed with the aid of РРС. 2.   It  should  also  be  taken  into  account  that    in  case  of  inclusion  of  "Bluetooth"  mode  power  supply  of  the indicator essentially increases.  At switching  over the   "Bluetooth"   mode the indicator  enters after approximately  1  minute the  sleeping  mode, and being so, LCD will have the following forms:    • the radio channel is on, no communication with the PРС;    • the  radio  channel  is  on,  communication  with  the  PPC  has been established;   For switching off the «Bluetooth» mode a MODE should shortly be switched on several times until [–bt–on] note is indicated. A LIGHT button is to be used for switching  over the state «Bluetooth» in [–bt–off].  MODE OF SETTINGS The indicator is included to the mode of settings at long (more than 5 s) pressings of MODE push buttons. By a short pressing of MODE button the user selects the preset parameter: -the preset n-factor value (the number of average square deviations) should be checked or a new one is to be set up in the channel of gamma-radiation registration (the range of n factor setting is equal from 1 to9,9 with discreteness 0,1); - the preset n-factor value or a new one is to be set up in the channel of  neutron radiation registration (РМ1703GNО, РМ1703GNА, РМ1703GNВ); - the preset value is to be checked or a new value of the searching threshold is to be set as per MED for the searching mode "0-9"  (the  threshold setting range is equal  to  15 –  7777  µR/h  (0.15-77.77µSv/h), recommended - 30µR/h (0,3 µSv/h));                                                            4 a PPC with the Bluetooth installed should be used  for indicator operation in the said mode.
 19 - the preset value is to be checked or a new value of the fixed  threshold is to be set for the searching mode "0-9" (the threshold setting range constitutes 1.0 –  99.0 s-1, recommended –  1.5 s-1) (РМ1703GNО, РМ1703GNА, РМ1703GNВ); -the preset states of indicators of sound and/or vibrating ones are to be set, or thay are to be replaced (on/off);  -the preset sound volume of the sound indicator is to be checked or changed.    GAMMA-CHANNEL N-FACTOR SETTING For setting  n-factor one should be shifted to the mode of settings, for what  a MODE push button should be pressed and kept pressed for more than 5 s. "CAL." will appear on the LCD, and then the installed value of n-factor of the gamma channel.    For changing the value of n-factor one should shortly press LIGHT push button during subsequent four seconds. The preset value of n-factor will blink by indicating  its possible change. If the LIGHT button was  not  pressed  during  the  said  time  interval,  the  indicator  automatically  returns  to  the  working  mode. Subsequent  pressings  of  the  LIGHT  push  button  increase  the  preset  value  of  n  factor    with  pitch  0,1. Subsequent pressings of the MODE push button increase the preset value of n factor  with pitch 0,1. If the push  buttons  are  kept  pressed  the  values  are  reduced  or  increased  accelerated  with  the  same  pitch.  After setting the required n-factor of the gamma channel after expiry of approximately 6 s after the last pressing the push button the indicator will automatically be shifted to the calibration mode.     SETTING OF N FACTOR OF NEUTRON CHANNEL21 For setting n-factor one should shift to the mode of settings, for what  a MODE push button should be pressed and kept pressed for more than 5 s.  "CAL." will appear on the LCD, and then the installed value of n-factor of the gamma channel.  A MODE push button should one be pressed and the value of n-factor of the neutral channel will be indicated on the LCD. For changing the value of n-factor one should shortly press LIGHT push button during subsequent four seconds. The preset value of n-factor will blink by indicating  its possible change. If the LIGHT button was not pressed during the said time interval, the indicator automatically returns to the working mode.                                                             2 РМ1703GNO, РМ1703GNA, РМ1703GNB
 20  Subsequent pressings of the LIGHT push button reduce the preset value of n factor  with pitch 0,1. Subsequent pressings of the MODE push button increase the preset value of n factor  with pitch 0,1. If the push  buttons  are  kept  pressed  the  values  are  reduced  or  increased  accelerated  with  the  same  pitch.  After setting the required n-factor of the gamma channel after expiry of approximately 6 s after the last pressing the push button the indicator will automatically be shifted to the calibration mode.  SETTING OF SEARCHING THRESHOLD BY MED FOR SEARCHING MODE "0-9" For setting the searching mode by MED  one should shift to the mode of settings, for what  a MODE push button should be pressed and kept pressed for more than 5 s.  The threshold value by MED will appear on the LCD.    For changing the value of  the threshold by MED one should shortly press LIGHT push button during subsequent four seconds. The preset value of the searching threshold by MED  will blink by indicating  its possible change.   If the LIGHT button was not pressed during the said time interval, the indicator automatically returns to  the  working  mode.  Subsequent  pressings  of  the  LIGHT  push  button  reduce  the  preset  value  of  the threshold by MED with pitch 0,1. Subsequent pressings of the MODE push button increase the preset value of  the  threshold by MED     with  pitch  0,1.  If  the  push  buttons are  kept  pressed  the values are  reduced  or increased accelerated with the same pitch. After setting the required threshold  value by  MED after expiry of approximately 6 s after the last pressing the push button the indicator will automatically be shifted to the operation  mode.    SETTING THE FIXED THRESHOLD OF NEUTRONS COUNTING FOR MODE "0-9"  For setting the threshold of count of  neutrons one should shift to the mode of settings, for what  a MODE push button should be pressed and kept pressed for more than 5 s.  The threshold value by MED will appear  on  the  LCD.  A    MODE  push  button  is  once  to  be  pressed,  and  the  value  of  the  neutrons  count threshold will be indicated  on the LCD.
 21  For changing the value of  the threshold of the neutrons count one should shortly press LIGHT push button during subsequent four seconds. The preset threshold value will blink what shows its possible change. If the LIGHT button was not pressed during the said time interval, the indicator automatically returns to the working mode.  Subsequent pressings of the LIGHT push button reduce the preset value of the threshold with pitch 0,5.  Subsequent  pressings  of  the  MODE  push  button  increase  the  preset  value  of  the  neutrons  count threshold with pitch 0,5. If the push buttons are kept pressed the values are reduced or increased accelerated with  the  same  pitch.  After  setting  the  required  threshold    value  of  the  neutrons  count    after  expiry  of approximately 6 s after the last pressing the push button the indicator will automatically be  shifted to the operation  mode.   MODE OF INDICATION SETTINGS ON/OFF OF SOUND AND/OR VIBRATING INDICATION The state selection (on/off) of vibrating and sound indicators  from the front panel is possible  if this mode is allowed at setting the parameters set up in the mode of communication with a PC. If this mode is allowed  sound or vibrating indication is on/off  in the following way:  - the setting mode is to be switched on, for what a MODE button should be pressed and kept for more than 5 s. CAL." will appear on the LCD, and then the installed value of n-factor; - a  MODE  push  button  is  shortly  be  pressed    (1  or  2  times,  depending  on  the  modification),  until “Aud-oFF” or “Aud-on” message appears. The abbreviated  "Aud" note indicates the sound indication, "oFF" (“on”) marks for the off (on) state of the sound indication. For changing the state  of sound indication one should, when this note appears, select the required state of the sound indication by means of  the LIGHT push button. This state is left  by either automatically, if during approximately 6 s the push button was not pressed, or at sort pressing the MODE,
 22 -  being so, “Vibr-oFF” or “Vibr-on” message will appear on the LCD. The abbreviated note "Vibr" – indicates the vibrating indication, notes "oFF" (“on”) – the off (on) state of the vibrating indication. Setting of and removal from this mode is performed by actions  similar to the aforesaid ones.   SETTING THE SOUND INDICATION VOLUME. In this mode the user may set up the required sound indication level.  For changing the sound indication level  one should switch on the setting mode, for what the MODE button should be pressed and retained for more than 5 s. “CAL” note will appear on the LCD, and then the device will enter the mode of n-factor settings. By a short  pressing the “MODE” push button the mode of n-factor setting and the mode of setting the indication type  (if switched on) are to be “looked through”.    - If the sound indication is switched on in the device, then at entering the mode of sound volume  setting  “Aud” note will be indicated on the LCD, as well as the preset sound indicator value from 1 to 5. For changing  the sound volume a LIGHT push button should be shortly pressed. Being so, the indicated volume value must blink. The subsequent pressing of the LIGHT push button reduces the blinking value  by a unit, and pressing the MODE push button increases it.   Change of the value is accompanied with a sound signal  in compliance with the sound volume.  - If the sound indication is off in the device, then at entrance to  the setting mode of the sound volume  “Vibr” note will be shown at the LCD of the sound indicator. Then a LIGHT push button should shortly be pressed, and Aud note will be shown on the LCD as well as the blinking value  of sound indicator from 1 to 5. The subsequent pressing of the LIGHT push button reduces the blinking value  by a unit, and pressing the MODE push button increases it.    Change of the value is accompanied with a sound signal  in compliance with the sound volume.
 23  COMMUNICATION MODE WITH PC. INDICATOR PARAMETERS  ATTENTION! Operation in the communication mode with  a PC is intended for a trained user or the user-administrator. Access  to  the  communication  mode  with    a  PC  for  an  ordinary  user  is  protected  with  the password.  Communication mode  with a PC by IR communication channel   For  indicator  operation  in  this  mode  a  PC  with  IrDA  should  be  used  or  an  adapter  of  the  IR communication channel supplied along with  the indicator by an individual order (see the complete set) and the user’s program (ПП) РМ17ХХ_14ХХ, supplied at the CD. Minimum requirements for the computer and its software: -Р100; -32 Мbyte ROM; -Windows 98, 2000, XP (small print in  Windows set); -20 Мbyte of free space on HD plus the free space for the formed data base; -monitor resolution 800х600; -IrDA. If  the  built-in  IrDA  is  unavailable  in  the  computer,  the  IR  communication  channel  should  be  used which  is  to  be  supplied  as  per  individual  order.  For  connection  of  the  adapter  of  the  IR  communication channel the adapter cable is to be linked with a PC communication port.   For PP setting  a CD with the software should be used included to the supply set. A  SETUP.EXE  program  is  to  be  started  at  the  computer  by  using  the  installation  document  - install.doc. (the automatic start-up is supported). Operation  with  the  PP  is  described  in  thе  Help  site  in  the  attached  textual  document  which  are installed along with the user’s software.   For  switching  on  the  communication  mode  with  a  PC  an  indicator  should  be placed  at  the  distance  of  10-12  cm  from  an  adapter  window  of  the  (IrDA) communication channel, and  a  LIGHT  push button should be pressed. As soon as the indicator enters the mode of information exchange, “Ir” message will be illuminated  on the LCD.  *Note – The indicator is automatically switched off  ( "OFF" note is indicated on the LCD)after reading the indicator operation history in the mode of communication with a PC.  INDICATOR PARAMETERS Indicator parameters are set up in the communication mode with a PC user-administrator (the access is protected with a password).  The manufacturer sets up the access password  – 1. The indicator is supplied to the user along with initial settings which comply with the chart of orders (see attachment A).  During  operation  in  the  communication  mode  with  a  PC  the  user-administrator  may  fulfill  the following actions: In the information system - to register belonging of the indicator to a specific user; - to remember the time of indicator sending and returning; - *to read information from the indicator storage, including the history of its operation: -the indicator number; -time of indicator on/off; -current MED value by the gamma channel via the consecutive time interval set up by the user;
 24 -time  and  indicator  readings  in  case  of  exceeding  the  operation  threshold  of  the gamma channel; -  time  and  indicator  readings  in  case  of  exceeding  the  operation  threshold  of  the neutron channel;.  In settings of indicator/program - to check and/or set up working parameters of the indicator: - to switch on the sound/or vibrating indicators; - to synchronize the time and the date of the indicator with the current time and the PC date on the moment of information exchange – automatically during every communication of the indicator with the PC;  - to set up the values of the values of the consecutive time intervals for storing the current values of MED in the power-independent indicator storage;  - to change the password for entrance to the file of parameters (the initial password -1); - to check and set up the fixed threshold by MED, if exceeded, the indicator provides a light, sound and/or vibrating signals;  -  to  check the  preset  or  set  up  new  values  of  n-factors  by  each  channel determining  the  operation thresholds (minimal values of gamma and neutron radiation detection);  - automatic calibration should be switched on/off;    TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE The technical maintenance of the indicator: -  performance  of  preventive  works  (external  inspection,  dust  removal  and  deactivation,  check  of indicator workability (see indicator on/off). Deactivation is performed by wiping with clothes moistened in ethyl  spirit.  -replacement of a supply cell  in the explosion hazard area is strictly prohibited). In case of visible mechanical damages of the casing and protection glass of the LCD indicator (dents, burrs, cracks) operation of the indicator is prohibited.   POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS  Typical malfunctions  Troubleshooting •  The indicator can not be switched on  Wrong installation of the power cell •  The LDC indicates the mark        "    "  The power cell is to be replaced  Other malfunctions shall be eliminated by the manufacturer.   STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION Storage Indicators  must  be  stored  at  storehouses  in the manufacturer’s  package at  the  ambient  temperature from minus 15 to plus 50 °С and relative humidity by 95 % at temperature 35 °С. Storage duration shall not exceed the average service life of the indicator – 8 years. Indicators  without  packages  should  be  stored    at  the  ambient  temperature  from    10  to  35  °С  and relative humidity 80 % at temperature 25  °С. In the storage premises there shall be no dust, vapours of acids and alkalis, aggressive gases and other harmful admixtures causing corrosion.  Transportation Indicators in the packaged form and switched off state allow transportation by any closed transport type at the ambient temperature from minus 50 to plus 50оC. The packed indicators must be fixed in a vehicle. Placement and fastening of the packed indicators in the  vehicle  shall  provide their stable  position,  exclude  possibility  of  shocks on each  other  , as  well  as  on vehicle walls.
 25 In case of transportation by the sea transport the indicators in the packed form must be placed to a polyethylene housing with the silica gel drier.  During transportation by air the indicators in the packed form must be located in sealed sections.   MANUFACTURER’S GUARANTEES  The  manufacturer  hereby  guarantees  compliance  of  the  indicator  with  the  requirements  of Specifications and operation, transportation and storage rules set up in the present Operation Manual. The  warranty  operation  period  is  equal  to  18  months  since  the  date  of  putting  the  indicator  into operation within the warranty storage period. The warranty storage period is equal to 6 months since the date  of acceptance of the indicator by the manufacturer’s Quality Control Department  representative. The warranty and post-warranty repair is to be performed by the manufacturer or organization having the manufacturer’s permit.  The warranty does not concern the indicators: -  at  expiry  of  the  warranty  operation  term  if  the  indicator  is  purchased  within  the  limits  of  the warranty storage period;   - in case of the non-warranty maintenance (if traces of indicator opening are visible);   - in case of mechanical damages and non-observance of operation and storage rules;   - in case of submitting the indicator for the warranty service without the operation manual. The warranty operation period is to be prolonged for a period of the warranty repair. The  warranty  obligations  do  not  refer  the  supply  cells.  Replacement  of  the  supply  cell  is  not considered the warranty repair.  ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE   The personal radiation detector РМ1703______ manufacturer’s No. __________________________________,  has been mane and accepted in compliance with  the requirements of the state standards, the existing technical documentation and found fit for operation.      Chief of Quality Control Department         Stamp of the QCD    ______________ ___________________             Signature, deciphering of the signature  "______" __________________        .
 26 LIMITED WARRANTY  Polimaster Inc. (“Polimaster”) warrants to the purchaser (the “Purchaser”) that the Product, including component parts, to be free from material defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”) provided, however, that the foregoing warranties are expressly contingent (and shall otherwise be void) upon use of the Products in accordance with specifications and without misuse, abuse, or abnormal use, accident, damage, alteration,  or  modification  thereto  or  improper  or  unauthorized  repairs  or  improper  maintenance.    Non-substantial  variations  of  performance  from  the documentation do not establish a warranty right. 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 27 Attachment А  Order sheet of modes operation and functions of the devices: PM1703М-О, PM1703М-О1, PM1703М-О1A, PM1703МА, PM1703МВ, PM1703GNО, PM1703GNА, PM1703GNВ,  #  Modes and functions  On/off ---------- set value Note  1  Search mode (gamma, indication "s-1")    Can be  ON autonomous or  combined with  modes  2 or 3 2  Measurement mode (indication µSv/h)   Can be  ON autonomous or  combined with  modes  1 or 5 3  Measurement mode (indication µR/h)   Can be  ON autonomous or  combined with  modes  1 or 5 4  Gamma registration mode: Modes of storage of counting pulse (gamma, indications-1) and average count rate at storage time   Only for device PM1703М-О1 Can be  ON additionally to  modes  1, 2 or 3 5  Mode  0…..9: Mode of relative  indication (0-9)   Can be  ON autonomous or  combined with  modes  2 or 3 6  Auto calibration    Impossible in mode 5 7  Search in measurement mode    Possible only in  combining of  modes  1 and 2  Or  1 and 3 8  Installation of thresholds  DER  for mode 5 - Search threshold  - threshold DER (threshold of safety)    threshold: 15 – 7777 µR/h (0.15-77.77µSv/h) advisable30µR/h (0,3 µSv/h) threshold 10 – 7000 µR/h (0,1-70 µSv/h) advisable - 3mR/h (30 µSv/h) 9  Installation of thresholds  DER  for modes 1-3 - threshold DER (threshold of safety))  threshold- 1 – 7000 µR/h (0.01 – 70 µSv/h) advisable- 3mR/h (30 µSv/h) 10  Switch Audio/Vibr: Fast switch of  alarm mode: audio-light or vibr-light  Возможность быстрого переключения вида сигнализации без входа в режим установок 11  Changing of volume level: Adjustment of level of  audio alarm by buttons    Possibility of change of  volume  level of audio alarm in settings mode
 28   Additional for GN - devices 12  Registration mode of neutrons: Modes of storage of counting pulse (neutrons, indication S-1) and average count rate at storage time    13  Neutron threshold: Setting of  set  threshold count (neutrons)   Only for mode 5 threshold: 1.0 - 99.0 s-1 (with interval 0.5) advisable - 1,5 s-1 Additional settings 14  Interval of history record, min     15  Resolution of coefficient variation n      16  Coefficient  n (gamma)    Advisable  5.3 17  Coefficient n (neutron)    Advisable  5.0 18  Resolution of alarm  variation     19  Audio alarm     20  Vibration alarm     21  Resolution of thresholds variation    Only for mode  5

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