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Personal Radiation Monitor
And Dosimeter
P/N 047-4505-000
Revision D, December 2010
Read 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 manufacturers instructions.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn off power and remove
batteries before removing the monitor cover. Never operate this
monitor while the cover is removed. Remove monitor cover and
sensor modules only in an area known to be non-hazardous.
WARNING
To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres,
disconnect power before servicing.
WARNING
Do not mix old batteries with used batteries or mix batteries
from different manufacturers.
WARNING
Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
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This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
intereference that may cause undesired operation.
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Warnings
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.
Computer Interface
Do not transfer data by means of the Bluetooth interface in
hazardous atmospheres.
Static Hazard
Clean only with a damp cloth.
Long-Term Storage
Reliable performance of this radiation detector is based upon
regular usage. For long-term storage, the battery should be
disconnected. Preparation for use after long storage requires
installation of the batteries and a warm-up period of at least
10 minutes for the sensors to equilibrate. The user should
recognize that sensor life is based upon the purchase date.
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Avertissements
Pour des raisons de scurit, cet quipement doit
tre utilis, entretenu et rpar uniquement par un
personnel qualifi. tudier le manuel dinstructions
en entier avant dutiliser, dentretenir ou de rparer
lquipement.
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Danger Risque Dorigine Electrostatique
Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon humide.
Stockage Long Term
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est conditionn par une utilisation rgulire de celui ci. Lors
dun stockage long terme, la batterie doit tre dconnecte.
Le rdmarrage aprs une longue priode darrt, ncessite la
rinstallation de la batterie, et une priode de chauffage de 10 mn
afin que les capteurs se mettent lquilibre. Lutilisateur doit tre
conscient que la dure de vie indique pour le capteur dmarre
sa date dachat.
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Contents
GammaRAE II R Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Inserting & Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
User Interface Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning the GammaRAE II R On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Flipping the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Normal Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
NORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Stay Time Alarm Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
BGND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PEAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Stay Time In Dose View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
STAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
COMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programming Mode and Basic User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Datalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Back Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Temp Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Gamma Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Change Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Change Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Quit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Default Settings and Parameter Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specifcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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GammaRAE II R Features
LED alarm
LCD showing operation
parameters and
radiation measurements
MODE key for
selecting mode
and function
Buzzer alarm
SET key for
selecting
or setting
parameters
Battery
compartment
cover screw
Belt clip
Battery
compartment
LED alarm
Front View
Rear/Side View
Sensor location
Charging
contacts
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General Information
The GammaRAE II R is a rapid -ray
(gamma) source detector and dosimeter in
a single unit. Because of its high sensitiv-
ity at low radiation levels, it can alert frst
responders to the presence of a radiation
threat well before they might be exposed
to health-threatening levels. Its high range
and dosimeter functionality also allow frst
responders to accurately track their dose at
higher levels of radiation. In addition, its
Stay Time feature automatically calculates dosage vs. time to
inform you of potentially hazardous cumulative doses of radia-
tion over long periods of time. It is the only intrinsically safe
personal radiation monitor with a loud audible alarm, big, bright
fashing LEDs, and a vibration alarm. For stealth operations,
law enforcement personnel can disable each alarm separately.
GammaRAE II Rs water-resistant design makes for reliable
operation in wet environments. Its sensitive Cesium Iodide
(CsI) scintillator and energy-compensated PIN diode provide
fast (less than 2 seconds) response to radiological threats.
The GammaRAE II R accumulates accurate, energy-compen-
sated dosage. Stored dosage data can be cumulative or cleared
and reset for each use period.
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Inserting & Replacing Batteries
GammaRAE II R uses two AA alkaline or Nickel-Metal-
Hydride (NiMH) batteries as its power source. To change the
batteries:
1. Use the provided tool to open the cover
on the side of the unit. Turn the screw
counterclockwise to loosen the screw,
and then tilt the cover off.
2. Insert batteries into
the compartment
according to the
legend on the rear of
the GammaRAE II
R, making sure the
batteries polarity is correct.
3. Replace the cover and turn the screw
clockwise to secure the cover.
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Charging Batteries
NiMH betteries can be charged inside the GammaRAE II R
using the included charging cradle and power adapters.
1. Plug the wall power adapter or 12V vehicle power
adapter into the right side of the charging cradle.
2. Plug the power adapter into the appropriate power
source (wall outlet or 12V power outlet).
3. Insert GammaRAE II R into the charging cradle.
The LED on the front of the charging cradle indicates
charging status as follows:
Charging Status LED Indication
Power source detected, no
unit in cradle
Solid red
Unit in cradle, fully charged Solid green
Unit in cradle, charging LED alternately blinks
red and green at slow
pulse rate
Charging fault: Unit in char-
ger with alkaline batteries,
or unit malfunction
LED alternately blinks
red and green at rapid
pulse rate
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User Interface
GammaRAE II Rs user interface consists of the display,
LEDs, alarm transducer and two buttons, labeled MODE and
SET. The LCD display provides visual feedback that includes
time, functional mode, battery condition, and gamma
radiation measurement.
LCD display
Current time
Alarm information
Battery status
Functional
mode
Gamma radiation
measurement
Unit of
measure
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MODE and SET switches
Datalog indication
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User Interface Icons
Icon Indication
Battery Voltage low
Battery Low alarm triggered
Battery fully charged
Low Gamma alarm triggered
High Gamma alarm triggered
Gamma Over-Range (reading over 600 R/h)
Gamma Overload. Reading more than 999 R/h
Datalogging active (fashing)
Turning GammaRAE II R On and Off
Turning GammaRAE II R On
Press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds. As
GammaRAE II R starts up, the following occur:
1. A long beep sounds (if the buzzer is set to On), and
unit information and the current frmware version are
displayed. The LEDs and vibrator undergo a self-test.
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Important! If your GammaRAE II R displays
Gamma sensor failed or All sensors failed!
contact your distributor or RAE Systems service at
+1-408-952-8200. Do not attempt to use or repair
the unit. There are no user-serviceable parts in the
GammaRAE II R.
2. Unit self-check. The time and battery status are
displayed:
During the 20-second self-check, the detector checks
that the low gamma sensor (scintillator) is functioning
properly. If so, the message Gamma sensor OK! is
displayed.
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If the low gamma sensor is damaged or not functioning
properly, the message Gamma sensor failed" is
displayed, turn the unit off and contact your distributor
or the RAE Systems service department.
The high gamma sensor (PIN diode) is also tested
continuously for the frst 30 minutes of operation. If
the high gamma sensor is damaged or not functioning
properly, the message "HiGamma sensor failed"
is displayed, turn the unit off and contact your
distributor or the RAE Systems service department.
3. The datalog type is displayed, followed by the
alarm mode. These parameters can be changed in
Programming Mode, described later in this guide.
or
or
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4. Background calibration reading (Search Mode
only). The GammaRAE II R performs a 36-second
background reading countdown.
When background calibration reading is complete, datalogging
starts (if Continuous Datalogging is enabled) and the unit is in
Normal Operating Mode. The display looks like this:
Turning GammaRAE II R Off
Press the MODE button and hold it for 5 seconds. The detector
counts down 5 seconds and then turns itself off. Do not release
the MODE button until the unit counts down to zero and the
display reads Save confg... and Stop unit...
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Flipping the Screen
The GammaRAE II R is easy to read, whether held in the
hand or clipped to a belt. To fip the screen, press the SET
button and hold it down for 3 seconds. When the image
inverts, release the button.
To fip the display again, hold SET for 3 seconds.
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Operation
The GammaRAE II R has two modes: Normal Operating
Mode and Programming Mode. Normal Operating Mode is
the default; see Programming Mode, on page 20, for details
on entering and using Programming Mode.
Normal Operating Mode
In Normal Operating Mode, the GammaRAE II R detects
gamma radiation and accumulates radiation dosage data.
In Normal Operating Mode, pressing the MODE button
sequentially steps the unit through the following functions:
NORM Normal Operating Mode
BGND Background calibration (only in Search Mode)
PEAK Maximum radiation level detected since last cleared
MIN Minimum radiation level detected since last cleared
DOSE Accumulated radiation dosage since last cleared
TIME Time, date, and time unit has been on
STAT Detector status (battery voltage and internal temp.)
COMM Open Bluetooth