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User Manual

Interceptor™

Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detector

BInterceptor™/en/5.1(4956)/Feb2010 ICx Technologies

Interceptor™

Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detector

User Manual

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Revision Interceptor™/en/5.1(4956)/Feb2010

Product Interceptor™

Language English (en)

Version 5.1 (4956)

Latest Change February 05, 2010 at 14:04 (UTC+01h)

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ICx Radiation is a trademark of ICx Radiation, Inc.

All other trademarks belong to their respective holders.

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the I™, the latest generation in Spec-

troscopic Personal Radiation Detectors (SPRDs). This manual is designed to

guide you through conﬁguration, operation and maintenance of your new

equipment.

The I™ is designed to monitor radiation and warn you if an

increased radiation level is detected. The I™ is capable of detect-

ing gamma radiation as well as thermal neutrons (optional). In addition to

the features provided by standard PRDs, the I™ also allows you

to qualitatively analyze a detected gamma radiation source by identifying the

isotopes using a template matching algorithm (optional).

The I™ is equipped with two (2) Cadmium-Zinc-Telluride

(CZT) crystals. These detectors are called ﬁnder detectors, and they are used

to monitor the gamma dose rate. For nuclide identiﬁcation purpose, one (1)

optional high resolution CZT detector is used. For counting thermal neu-

trons, one (1) optional 3He proportional counter is used.

The I™ operates in two main modes: Unattended Surveillance

Mode (USM) and User Attended Mode (UAM). UAM allows you to interact

with the I™, whereas the device runs unattended in USM.

In USM, the device constantly monitors gamma dose rate and neutron count

rate (optional). A green status LED indicates that the device is active and

running. To save power, the display is not powered in this mode. If the user-

deﬁned alarm levels are exceeded, the display is powered up and visual, audi-

ble, and tactile (via vibration motor) indications are given. The display can be

manually switched on at any time.

LED’s, a speaker, a vibration motor, and an optional headset featuring Blue-

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tooth® technology permits I™ passive usage without constant

user monitoring.

The I™ is powered by an intelligent battery block. Battery status

is displayed at the bottom right corner of the display.

Important Tips

Warning Before using the I™ for the ﬁrst time or installing

the PC software, read the manual carefully to prevent damage to the I-

™ or the PC. s

Warning Make sure that all components are present, and inspect them vi-

sually for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Please refer to

chapter 1.1,p.1.s

Warning Make sure to fully charge the I™ before ﬁrst usage to

optimize the battery capacity. Please refer to chapter 1.2,p.2s

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Disclaimer

Thermo Fisher Scientiﬁc Corporation reserves the right to make changes to

any product to improve reliability, function, or design and does not assume

any liability arising from either application or use of any product described

herein.

The information presented in this publication has been carefully checked and

is believed to be entirely reliable; however, no responsibility is assumed for

inaccuracies.

Furthermore, the information does not convey to the user any license under

the patent rights of Thermo Fisher Scientiﬁc Corporation or others.

Since the I™ encloses parts that are proprietary of secondary

companies, these products may be trademarks of these suppliers.

The data in this manual is considered “proprietary data”. It may be duplicated

and used by or on behalf of the customer with the express limitations. The

“proprietary data” may not be disclosed outside the customer or be used for

any purpose other than the operation of the I™ without prior

permission of the manufacturer.

Thermo Fisher Scientiﬁc Corporation assumes no liability for any prohibited

uses that can void the warranty for the I™ unit. Since no user

serviceable components exist within the I™ unit, the unit is

never to be opened by the user under any circumstances. The unit, under

no circumstances, is to be exposed to temperatures exceeding 212°F (100°C).

Warning If the I™ is opened by unauthorized personnel, the

IP60 protection class will be destroyed. Furthermore, removing the back

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cover of the I™ creates a potential shock hazard due to high

voltage present within the unit. Water and dust entering the unit severely

impedes its performance; therefore, this is prohibited, and will void the I-

™ warranty. s

Warning Heating the I™ above 100 °C (212 °F) can cause the

Li-Ion battery to explode or incinerate. This is prohibited, and will void the

I™ warranty. s

Warning This unit contains potentially hazardous materials i.e. the

Cadmium-Zinc-Telluride detectors and a Li-Ion battery. Proper disposal of

the I™ at the end of its service life requires recycling according

to WEEE. s

This disclaimer shall be marked on any reproduction of this data in whole or

in part.

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Contents

List of Figures xi

1 Before Getting Started 1

1.1 Parts and Components .................... 1

1.2 Before First Use ....................... 2

2 Usage and Maintenance 3

2.1 Components ......................... 3

2.1.1 I™ Overview ............ 3

2.1.2 Component Descriptions: Front View ...... 3

2.1.3 Component Descriptions: Rear View ....... 5

2.2 Basic Operation ....................... 6

2.2.1 Switching the Device ON ............. 6

2.2.2 Switching the Device OFF ............ 7

2.2.3 Alarm Acknowledgements ............. 7

2.2.4 Wake Up ..................... 7

2.2.5 Charging the Battery ............... 8

2.2.6 Using the External Battery Pack .......... 11

2.3 Main Operation ....................... 14

2.3.1 User Attended Mode ............... 14

2.3.2 Unattended Surveillance Mode .......... 14

2.3.3 Dose Rate, Isotope Identiﬁcation, and Thermal

Neutron Counting ................ 15

2.4 The I™ Language Conﬁgurations ....... 18

2.5 The I™ Unit Hardware Conﬁgurations . . . . 18

2.6 Maintenance ......................... 18

2.7 Storage ............................ 19

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CONTENTS

3 Operating the I™21

3.1 Modes of Operation ..................... 21

3.2 User Attended Mode ..................... 23

3.2.1 Dose Rate Mode and Finder Mode ........ 24

3.2.2 Nuclide Identiﬁcation (ID) Mode (Optional) . . . 26

3.2.3 Voice Recorder Mode ............... 30

3.2.4 Settings Mode ................... 30

3.3 Additional Modes of Operation ............... 33

3.3.1 Level Mode .................... 33

3.3.2 Timer/Counter Mode ............... 34

3.3.3 Camera Mode (Optional) ............. 35

3.3.4 Advanced Spectrum Mode (Optional) ....... 36

3.3.5 SPRD Mode (Optional) .............. 39

3.3.6 Info Mode ..................... 40

3.3.7 Bluetooth® Mode (Optional) ........... 41

3.4 Bluetooth® GPS Mode (Optional) ............. 46

3.5 Bluetooth® Reach-Back Mode (Optional) .......... 49

3.5.1 Reach-Back Push Using Modem/DUN ...... 50

3.5.2 Reach-Back Push Using RS232 Device ...... 52

3.5.3 Reach-Back In Monitor/Heartbeat Mode ..... 53

4 PC Software 55

4.1 Disclaimer .......................... 55

4.2 Recommended Operating System .............. 56

4.2.1 I™ Sync and Microsoft Vista . . . . 56

4.3 Before Getting Started .................... 57

4.4 Installing the PC Software .................. 58

4.4.1 Upgrading from previous installations of I-

™ Sync .................. 59

4.5 Remarks on Microsoft® ActiveSync® ............ 60

4.6 Remarks Regarding the Usage of USB Hubs ......... 61

4.7 PC Software Remarks .................... 62

4.8 Software Updates ...................... 63

4.9 First Start - Application Settings ............... 64

4.9.1 Preferences .................... 65

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