RAE Systems PRR-1 Dosimeter Reader User Manual SU3PRR 1
RAE Systems, Inc Dosimeter Reader SU3PRR 1
SU3PRR-1_user manual
Dosimeter Reader
User’s Guide
Rev. A
April 2013
P/N R04-0310-000
© Copyright 2013 RAE Systems, Inc.
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Contents
1 Read before Operating ........................................... 4
2 Warnings ................................................................. 4
3 Regulatory Compliance .......................................... 4
4Dosimeter Reader Features ..................................... 7
5 General Information ............................................... 8
6 Operation .............................................................. 10
6.1 Powered on/off .............................................. 10
6.2 Build connection with DoseRAE Pro ............ 10
6.3 Relay data between DoseRAE Pro and
ProRAE Dosimeter .............................................. 12
7. Specifications* .................................................... 13
8 Technical Support ................................................. 15
9 RAE Systems Contacts......................................... 16
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1Read before Operating
This manual must be carefully read by all individuals
who have or will have the responsibility of using,
maintaining, or servicing this product. The product will
perform as designed only if it is used, maintained, and
serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
2Warnings
For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated and
serviced by qualified personnel only. Read and
understand the user manual completely before operating
or servicing.
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FCC Information for User
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment. In cases where the
manual is provided only in a form other than paper,
such as on a computer disk or over the Internet, the
information required by this section may be included in
the manual in that alternative form, provided the user
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
3 Regulatory Compliance
FCC Part 15 Class A Equipment
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
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can reasonably be expected to have the capability to
access information in that form.
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4 Dosimeter Reader Features
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5General Information
The Dosimeter
Reader PRR-1 is a
specially designed
supporting electronic
device for DoseRAE
Pro dosimeters.It
communicates with
the dosimeters in
pass-by and short range data exchanges in a wireless
manner, forconfiguring, activating, and diagnosing the
dosimeters via the PC-installedsoftware, ProRAE
Dosimeter V2.00 or higher versions. The PRR-1 has
three visual indicators for showing its operation
statusesand a USB port for enablingdata exchanges with
PC via a USB cable. In addition, it also has bolt-head
receiving and slip-resistant features for being mounted
on wall or reducing slippery when placed on a desk
surface.
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Key Features
· NFC (13.56MHz) contactless smart reader
· Multi-functions in one, including configuration and
diagnosis of DoseRAE Pro dosimeters
· User and product identification or authentication
· Three LED lights indicating whether the readeris
powered on, ready for and currently in data
communications, respectively
· Power supply by PC via a USB cable
· Compact size(140mm×100 mm×30mm,
5.5”×4.0”×1.2”)
· Lightweight (120 g or 4.2 oz)
· Comply with FCC part 15 and EN 300 330-2
V1.5.1, EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 and EN 301 489-3
V1.4.1, CE R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (Article
3.1b and 3.2)
Standard Kit
· Dosimeter Reader unit
· USB cable
· User’ Guide
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6Operation
When operating, the Dosimeter Reader PRR-1 links a
DoseRAE Pro dosimeter andProRAE Dosimeter to
enable the software to:
· Read out and set parameters from and for the
dosimeter
· Upgrade firmware for the dosimeter
· Identify user ID or instrument ID
· Diagnose the dosimeter
· Download data from the dosimeter
· Clear or reset dose history for the dosimeter.
6.1 Powered on/off
Dosimeter Reader PRR-1 is powered by a PC through a
proper USB cable (e.g., the one provided with the
standard kit) with one end inserted into the square USB
port of the reader and the other endinto a standard
(rectangular)USB port of the PC. When connected to a
PC, the “Power” LED (red) is on, indicating the reader
is power on, andvice versa.
6.2Build connection with DoseRAEPro
When a DoseRAE Pro unit is loaded onthe top surface
of the Dosimeter Reader PRR-1 (preferable, onacenter
portion of the top surface where the wireless symbol is
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marked, referring to the following image),the“Access”
LED (green) is on, indicating that the reader has
sensed,and built a connection with,the DoseRAE Pro
dosimeter.
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6.3 Relay data between DoseRAE Pro
and ProRAE Dosimeter
When there are data exchanges between the
dosimeter and the software, the “Status” LED flashes
in green frequently.
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7. Specifications*
Data
Transmission
Near Field Communication (NFC,
13.56MHz)
Transmission
Distance
< 3cm
Response
Time
< 3s
Operation
status
Indicators
Three LEDs:
Power - the reader is powered on;
Status - data exchanges between the
DoseRAE Pro dosimeter and
ProRAE Dosimeter software;
Access - the reader has sensed and
built a connection with the
DoseRAE Pro dosimeter
Communicati
ons with PC
USB
Management
Software
ProRAE Dosimeter V2.00 or higher
versions
Power supply PC via a USB cable;
Voltage: 5VDC;
Power
consumption
< 600 mW
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Dimensions 140mm×100mm×30mm
(5.5”×4.0”×1.2”)
Weight 120g (4.2 oz)
Environ-
mental
Operating Temperature: -20° to
+50°C
Storage Temperature: -30° to +85°C
Humidity: < 95%RH (non-
condensing)
Certification FCC: Part 15
CE: EN 300 330-2 V1.5.1, EN
301489-1 V1.9.2 and EN 301 489-3
V1.4.1, the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC (Article 3.1b and 3.2)
* Specifications are subject to change
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8 Technical Support
To contact RAE Systems Technical Support Team:
Monday through Friday,
7:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific (US) Time
Phone (toll-free): +1 888-723-4800
Phone: +1 408-952-8461
Email: tech@raesystems.com
Critical after-hours support is available:
+1 408-952-8200 select option 9
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9 RAE Systems Contacts
RAE Systems
World Headquarters
3775 N. First St.
San Jose, CA 95134-1708 USA
Phone: +1 408.952.8200
Fax: +1 408.952.8480
E-mail: customerserv@raesystems.com
Web Site: www.raesystems.com
RAE Systems Europe ApS
Kirstinehøj 23 A DK-2770 Kastrup Denmark Phone:
+45 86 52 51 55
Fax: +45 86 52 51 77
orders@raeeurope.com
sales@raeeurope.com
service@raeeurope.com
Web: www.raesystems.eu
RAE Systems UK Ltd
D5 Culham Innovation Centre
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1865408368
Fax: +44 1235531119
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Mobile: +44 7841362693
Email: raeuk@raeeurope.com
RAE Systems France
336, rue de la fée des eaux
69390 Vernaison
France
Phone: +33 4 78 46 16 65
Fax: +33 4 78 46 25 98
Email: info-france@raeeurope.com
Web: www.raesystems.fr
RAE BeNeLux BV
Hoofdweg 34C
2908 LC Capelle a/d Ijssel
Phone: +31 10 4426149
Fax: +31 10 4426148
Email: info@rae.nl
Web: www.rae.nl
RAE Systems Spain, s.l.
Av. Remolar, 31
08820 El Prat de Llobregat
Spain
Phone: +34 933 788 352
Fax: +34 933 788 353
Mobile: +34 687 491 106
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Email: mdelgado@raespain.com
Web: www.raespain.com
RAE Middle East
LOB 7, Ground Floor, Office 19, Jebel Ali Free Zone
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971.4.887.5562
Email: mesales@raesystems.com
RAE Systems (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Room 8, 6/F, Hong Leong Plaza
33 Lok Yip Road
Fanling, N.T, Hong Kong
Phone: +852.2669.0828
Fax: +852.2669.0803
Email: hksales@raesystems.com
Nihon RAE Systems Co., Ltd.
Marunouchi Nakadori BLDG 6F-617-B, 2-3,
Marunouchi 2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo, Japan
Phone: 81-3-6269-9646
Fax: 81-3-6269-9647
Email: jpsales@raesystems.com
RAE Systems Korea
#1010, DaeMyungAnsVill First,
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Sang-Dong 412-2, Wonmi-Gu, Bucheon,
Kyungki-Do, Korea
Phone: 82-32-328-7123
Fax: 82-32-328-7127
Email: krsales@raesystems.com
RAE Systems
World Headquarters
3775 N. First St.
San Jose, CA 95134-1708 USA
Phone: 408.952.8200
Fax: 408.952.8480
Email:customerserv@raesystems.com
Website:www.raesystems.com
Rev. A
April 2013
P/N R04-0310-000