model 23 and 23-1 electronic personal dosimeter software manual
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1. Indication Display 5 5 Displays measurement data NES Data Trending Mode 5 6 Do sse display method for Trend M A Table Display 5 6 1 Displays Trend data in a table M 2 2 3 gt Graph Display m 5 6 2 Displays Trend data in a graph Ne 27 bx 5 7 a calibration constant with direct 3 J Ls Maintenance Mode 58 us perform checks for LCD Display or P To refer or update safety factor or md System Settings 9 9 nux factor Client Control No 5 10 refer or update client control number Dosimeter Data Reset 5 11 reset data dosimeter gt Dosimeter settings dose rate 5 12 To update configurations required for osimeter settings dose rate Displays internal counter value in a Counts Readout 5 13 Displays internal counter value in a Entry Exit Retention Data 5 14 Depas _ Information Data 5 15 update information of a dosimeter f Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 9 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Software Manual 4 4 Setting Up Set up the software first then the hardware Required fot setup e Dosimetet setting device 1 set e PC 1 set Software Setups 1 Place the program installation CD in the CD ROM drive on the PC 2 Launch Setup exe file in the Tool folder Hardware Setups 1 Insert the USB connector of Dosimeter Setting Devic2. lt Trend data rending process Trend No trend data Create data first and data does not exist then read out Durine writing configurations to the dosimeter lt Writing Process gt Process reading out first No response lt Writing Process gt Process reading out first Dosimeter communication error Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 46 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual lt Writing Process gt Process reading out first No response Check the cable connection Note Please restart PC if the errors not listed in this section occurred Internal Error Errors detected by an internal check All starting of writing occurrence of abnormality on configuration range Suggested Solution Input Error of xxxx Re enter the value within the valid range Error during communication start Errors detected by a computer internal check when attempted to write or to read out trend data When attempting the writing process Suggested Solution Dosimeter not communicating cannot Start reading process first write Error when attempted to reading out trend data Suggested Solution Dosimeter not communicating Cancel the trend data readout and then start regular reading process Note Please restart PC if the errors not listed in this section occurred Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 47 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual section 7 0 Abnormalities Cannot establish com
3. Setting Ho 10 Dose Alarm Ho 0 07 Dose Alarm Ho 10 Dose Rate Alarm Ho 0 07 Dose Rate Alarm Ho 10 pre Dose Alarm Ho 0 07 pre Dose Alarm JOSS 3l d Ho 10 pre Dose Rate Alarm Ho 0 07 pre Dose Rate Alarm Joi NRF3 4 Series Dosemeter Settings dose rate r I TI 2011 11 29 19 00 370043 0 Setting 00999 500 ass Name Processed no 001 alphanumeric p n v 8 characters 000999 00 000988 00 65 7 00999 300 mSv AA AAA aSy End 000999 00 suum 000888 00 eum Fig 5 10 3 Dosimeter settings dose rate window for NRF34 A user can read out required information for dosimeter settings dose rate and update them to the dosimeter lt View gt Name Client Control No Definition range and unit of the functions lt Setting gt Hp 10 Dose Alarm Hp 0 07 Dose Alarm x3 Hp 10 n Dose Alarm 2 Hp 10 Rate Alarm Hp 0 07 Dose Rate Alarm Hp 10 n Dose Rate Alarm Ludlum Measurements Inc Definition range and unit of the functions threshold threshold threshold 0 01 to 9999 99 mSv h Hp 0 07 dose rate alarm threshold Hp 10 n dose rate alarm 0 001 to 9999 999 mSv threshold Page 34 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual Hp 10 Pre Dose Hp 10 integrated dose pre 0 001 to 9999 999 mSv Alarm alarm threshold Mame 09 nem eso
4. Alarm alarm threshold Alarm threshold Rate Alarm threshold Rate Alarm threshold Name User name 8 alphanumeric characters capital Note Indicates up to 8 characters on dosimetert s display 1 Only displayed on NRF31 and NRF34 2 Only displayed on NRF31 3 Only displayed on NRF34 lt Command Button gt Finishes the communication with a dosimeter Updates the dosimeter in communication to the configurations on the screen Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 35 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 5 13 Counts Readout TE NRF3 4 Series Counts Readout View Client Control No 123456 BM ransnission Version 1 m 2011 11 28 19 06 Count Data View Ho 0 07 Low U Count Low 0 Count Lon 0 Count Midd Cot Hish Count m Hih cont c com ck 0 Count PN 0l High Count rocessed QM End H Successtul ly NM Message Fig 5 11 Counts Readout window You can preview count values read out from a dosimeter View Definition range and unit of the functions Client Control No Dosimeter ID 000001 to 999999 Hp 10 Low Count of Hp 10 Low 000000 to 999999 count Hp 10 Mid Count of Hp 10 Mid 000000 to 999999 count Hp 10 High Count of Hp 10 High 000000 to 999999 count Hp 10 ck Count of Hp 10 ck 00000
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6. 59 dosimeter min 1 Unit of measurement can be switched for NRF series by this configuration Regardin Dose i please don t change this configuration simply since the unit of measurement is tinted on the surface of dosimeter When unit of measurement of Dose i is changed both configuration and surface label shall be changed 2 Only displayed on NRF31 3 Only displayed on NRF34 lt Command Button gt Table Display Reads out the Data Trend and then goes to the next window Fig 5 4 4 Graph Display Reads out the Data Trend and then goes to the next window Fig 5 4 5 Finishes the communication with a dosimeter Read Starts reading out for data display This will be executed from initializing the already established communication even during transmission Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 22 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual Attention The prompt window Communication error gt will appear durine data readout if a new trend does not exist You should wait until a data trending step given in the dosimeter settings window has passed and then start data readout 5 6 1 Table Display exo O oo Ve wA a X 5 lt Fu rare v F rere rare 9 e gt D lt h 9 QO O X A 9 e m m Tee dnt L r LL Fig 5 4 4 Table Display
7. Page 13 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual lt Menu Button gt Dosimeter Settings Indication Display Data Trending Mode Manual Calibration System Settings Client Control No Dosimeter Data Reset Dosimeter Settings dose Goes to the next window Fig 5 10 rate Counts Readout Goes to the next window Fig 5 11 Entry Exit retention data Goes to the next window Fig 5 12 Information data Goes to the next window Fig 5 13 Command Button gt Read again Re starts communication with a dosimeter If it starts communication by establishing transmission it processes data read out automatically This is indicated while communication is not established Closes the current window Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 14 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 9 4 Dosimeter Settings Fig 5 2 1 Dosimeter Settings Window for NRF30 NRF40 or Dose i Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 15 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual View Client Control No Setting Alarm Duration min Timer Set 9999 hr 00 Runtime Display ICountup Monitoring Beep Step 0 002 mSv Data Trending Interval hmin v 0 000 Self Check Mode OFF Trend Format Self Check Duration Y count NRF3 4 Series Dosemeter Settings jm ransnission Return Reminder blank OFF check ON Readout Tr
8. TA TZ uu ui uu uui u uui ui u SSS SS S 39 6 0 TROUDBLEPSHOCIEIUTINUi u i li tab upa a ETE ruo e eoa 46 O EEERPOBSANPSOEUTIONSuZu uu ue a tot aaa LP aug qa EI EE i a e 46 TOABNORMALITIES LL 5 48 3 0 WEATIN PENANG E aer M 49 Model 23 amp 23 1 Section Ludlum Measurements Inc Software Manual 1 0 Introduction 1 1 Overview The Dosimeter Setting Device is designed for acquiring data from changing settings of the Model 23 Electronic Personal Dosimeter via its infrared data communication interface This device provides features such as reading out configurations cumulative dose from the dosimeter and writing PC entered values into backward The reading trend that is read out from the dosimeter can be exported in a text format The Dosimeter Setting Device Program supplied with the Dosimeter Setting Device hereinafter the Program is based on the Microsoft Windows operating system 1 2 Product Package 63 Dosimeter Settling Device 1 Software CD ROM 1 6 Users Manual 1 Page 1 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Section Ludlum Measurements Inc Software Manual 2 0 Software License Agreement BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT DO NO
9. Window You can display the Data Trend read out from a dosimeter in an EXCEL sheet lt View gt Definition range and unit of the functions Client Control No 000001 to 999999 Inteerated dose 0 0 to 9999 999 mSv Trend number The total of the variations of a One dose type 1 to 600 trend Two dose types 1 to 300 Trending Interval Data creating intervals 15 sec 30sec 1 min 5 min 10 min 30 min 60 min 90 min Elapsed time 00 00 00 to 99 99 99 Time Dose Dose pet trend pitch duration 0 0 to 99 99 mSv ot 0 000 to 9 999 mSv Integrated value of time dose 0 0 to 9999 999 mSv Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 23 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 5 6 2 Graph Display 9 NBVA t oe eit rau 15 Fig 5 4 5 Graph Display Window The Data Trend readout from a dosimeter can be displayed in an EXCEL spreadsheet lt Command Button gt End Close this Graph Display window Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 24 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 5 7 Manual Calibration IRF3 4 Senes MAX 140 MIN 60 step 1 It indicates to cas ALTI w R JL v v r nini bel Du the point Gamma Calibration nf Manual Calibration nth Manual Calibration Fig 5 5 2 Manual calibration Window for NRF31 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 25 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual y 1 00013 Gamma Manual Calibra
10. correction 0 0 to 7 9 Step 0 1 Ti SS s nthb Correction Setting of nthb correction factor 3 0 to 9 9 Step 0 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 29 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual nthb Correction Settine of nthb correction factor 4 0 to 9 9 Step 0 1 Factor2 2 Gamma Detector Setting of samma Detector Display only Factor factor nf Detector Factor Setting of nf detector factor Display only nth Detector Factor Setting of nth detector factor Display only Setting of nf correction factor 0 000 to 10 00 Step 0 001 nth Safety Factor Setting of nf safety factor 0 0 to 127 5 Step 0 5 Factor C factor Factor factor Time Correct Factor2 f factor 2 f Correct Factor2 E factor E Clear Dose Mode Enable disable initialization of OFF ON integrated dose data with insertion of a reset Round Off Dose ON OFF of rounding off for OFF ON integrated dose Health Check for Enable disable soundness check OFF ON Gamma for gamma detector 1 Only displayed on NRF31 and NRF34 2 Only displayed on NRF31 3 Only displayed on NRF34 lt Command Button gt Finishes the communication with a dosimeter Updates the dosimeter in communication to the configurations on the screen Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 30 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 5 10 Client Control Number Fig 5 8 Client Contro
11. ma m bue I ua NULL t LEER Sama qa oa 4 3 PROGRAM MENU WINDOWS THE DOSIMETER SETTING DEVICE PROGRAM 6 TI PIKO u MD khai hipa M LUE M MM M LA LE els 10 5 0 OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTION LS 11 S LOSTARTINGOTIIEPROGRANI Z u uuu uu 11 S SCRBEN TNTEREASCE uuu cento 11 S AJI NO u M d 13 JADOSIME TER SETTING S 15 S UG TO ND SECTEUR TNNT 18 ODATA TRENDING MODE 5 eR a 20 IOT Table DIOS n 23 CUI NB ow Hr ER 24 des ATE TION schoo yu wm erdt tlc s secre end dcin s Se aaa wawata tec 25 Ste nayawa Aa eiiis esM Ls esl a cud 27 2 9 SS ME 26 TIN INTs NIB Z dus ir Lm 31 SUP DOSIMETERJTOSTAASESET 32 S EZ DOSIME TER SETTINGS DOSE RATE SZ u uy Ret Ho uero uyu eR I DoD 33 E u nut uum MUR IA CUM I M E a AEA D DUE DeL ADI 36 3 14 ENURY EXIT RETENTION DATA Lu uuu TL uu u u 37 INFORMATION DA
12. retention data Exits from this window Information data geniis rune Common features of the menu window functions and layout These messages will be indicated in the Message box The message sevetity is as follows o E d 1 LOW battery Dosimeter s battery power is critically low 2 Please place dosimeter into Communication with dosimeter has not been reader established yet BIN pee Dosimeter is In maintenance a dosimeter has been established pue In the process of establishing communication between the setting device and a dosimetet Note Features on the menu will function only when the dosimeter is in communication If Transmission window is blinking place replace the dosimeter into the reading unit and then click lt Read again gt button Data communication will be started resumed and lt Transmission gt will be Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 12 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 5 3 Menu Dosemeter Settings Client Control No Indication Display Dosemeter Data Reset Data Trending Mode xr rd Manual Calibration Counts Readout Maintenance Mode Entry Exit retention data System Settings Information data Figure 5 1 Menu screen All functions that are performed via data communication with dosimeters are listed You can select one function to go to the window of the function selected Ludlum Measurements Inc
13. the date of shipment from Ludlum i the media on which the Software is furnished will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and ii the Software substantially conforms to its published specifications Except for the foregoing the Software is provided AS IS This limited warranty extends only to Customer as the original licensee Customer s exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Ludlum and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be at Ludlum or its service center s option repair replacement or refund of the Software if reported or upon request returned to the party supplying the Software to Customer In no event does Ludlum warrant that the Software is Page 2 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Software Manual error free or that Customer will be able to operate the Software without problems or interruptions This warranty does not apply if the software a has been altered except by Ludlum b has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Ludlum c has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress misuse negligence or accident or d is used in ultra hazardous activities DISCLAIMER EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
14. work you can write switching of maintenance mode and normal mode to a dosimeter Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 27 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual lt View gt De sns Suyana a Client Control No 000001 to 999999 lt Setting gt s sp adi uniter LCD Check Mode Turn on all LCDs Count Value Display Indication of internal counter Mode Activation of continuous buzzet Mode Cancelation of maintenance mode switching to normal mode Command Button Com End Finishes the communication with a dosimeter Write Updates the dosimeter in communication to the configurations on the screen Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 5 9 System Setting Fig 5 7 1 System Setting Window for NRF30 NRF40 or Dose i Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 28 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual Fig 5 7 2 System Setting Window for NRF31 Preview integrated dose and calibration constant read out from a dosimeter Edit the configuration directly and then write the values to the dosimeter View REDE Client Control No 000001 to 999999 lt Setting gt Definition range and unit of the functions Setting of dosimeter ID Display only Time Constant Setting of gamma constant 1 to 80 Step 1 Return Remind Time Reminder time not to forget to 1 to 99 get the dosimeter back Step 1 Step 1 Gamma Correction Setting of Gamma
15. 0 to 999999 count reserved reserved Hp 0 07 ck Count of Hp 0 07 High 000000 to 999999 count reserved Count of nf Low 000000 to 999999 count nf High Count of nf High 000000 to 999999 count Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 36 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual nth Low 000000 to 999999 count nth High Count of nth High 000000 to 999999 count Command Button gt Com End Finishes the communication with a dosimeter Read Starts reading out for data display This will be executed from initializing the already established communication even during transmission Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 5 14 Entry Exit Retention Data ork Info Record iz No 10 Card No Entry Date Entry Time Runtime Gamma Intes 11111111111111 011013 114 3000 00 0 0000 Fig 5 12 Entry Exit retention data Window Displays entry exit history data in a dosimeter Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 37 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual lt View gt Name Definition range and unit of the functions Client Control No 000001 to 999999 Work Info Record Number of work info record data to 500 count ID Card No ID card number 000000 to 999999 Runtime Operation time length of the hhhh mm dosimeter Gamma Integ Dose Gamma ray integrated dose 0 001 to 9999 999 mSv Beta Integ Dose Beta ray integrated dose 0 001 to 9999 999 mSv Command Button Finishes the commu
16. D card number 000000 to 999999 Name User name 8 alphanumeric characters capital Note indicate up to 8 characters on dosimetet s display Work Info Record Number of work information to 10 count record lt Command Button gt Definition range and unit of the functions Finishes the communication with a dosimeter Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 44 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual Starts reading out for data display This will be executed from initializing the already established communication even during transmission Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 45 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual section 6 0 Troubleshooting 6 1 Errors and Solutions Transmission Error communication error between a computer and a Dosimeter Setting Device During computer startup processing or data communication Establishing communication gt Check the cable connection Reading unit or cable abnormal lt Status Process gt Check the cable connection No response During data readout from a dosimeter lt Reading Process trend data Retry reading out acquisition gt Dosimeter not communicating lt Reading Process trend data Retry reading out acquisition gt Dosimeter communication error lt Reading Process trend acquisition Check the dosimeter setting device data acquisition gt No response Check the connection with USB cable
17. MODEL 23 AND 23 1 ELECTRONIC PERSONAL DOSIMETER SOFTWARE MANUAL November 2014 Version 0 26 MODEL 23 AND 23 1 ELECTRONIC PERSONAL DOSIMETER SOFTWARE MANUAL November 2014 Version 0 26 LUDLUM MEASUREMENTS INC 501 OAK STREET P O BOX 810 SWEETWATER TEXAS 79556 325 235 5494 FAX 325 235 4672 Table of Contents INTRODUCTI6NONG u a u uy uay 1 Z IESS UL L See te ei Wu 1 1 PACK AG u Reheat a ere aaa EET TA 1 2 0 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENI 2 3 0 OPERATION ENVIRONMENII 5 SUME GIO RE 5 3S REQUIRED ENVIRONMENT tratana e loce cale S e Lo ace DEO LE 5 3 3 DEVICB STRUCTURE 99 810 S pr eta deste et t ets ed au asqa p is aoo DUAE Oe LIS 6 4 0 DESCRIPTIONS AND SETTING UB 7 AWS YS TENE C ONPIG UR AUTON EROR u u a meet 7 A PRODUCE CONFIGURATION basa Lat Sulu um nu
18. T INSTALL THE PRODUCT Single User License Grant Ludlum Measurements Inc Ludlum and its suppliers grant to Customer Customer a nonexclusive and nontransferable license to use the Ludlum software Software in object code form solely on a single central processing unit owned or leased by Customer or otherwise embedded in equipment provided by Ludlum Customer may make one 1 archival copy of the Software provided Customer affixes to such copy all copyright confidentiality and proprietary notices that appear on the original EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED ABOVE CUSTOMER SHALL NOT COPY IN WHOLE OR IN PART SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION MODIFY THE SOFTWARE REVERSE COMPILE OR REVERSE ASSEMBLE ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE SOFTWARE OR RENT LEASE DISTRIBUTE SELL OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS OF THE SOFTWARE Customer agrees that aspects of the licensed materials including the specific design and structure of individual programs constitute trade secrets and or copyrighted material of Ludlum Customer agrees not to disclose provide or otherwise make available such trade secrets or copyrighted material in any form to any third party without the prior written consent of Ludlum Customer agrees to implement reasonable security measures to protect such trade secrets and copyrighted material Title to Software and documentation shall remain solely with Ludlum LIMITED WARRANTY Ludlum warrants that for a period of ninety 90 days from
19. e Digla Graph Display Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 20 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual Fig 5 4 1 Data Trending Mode Window for NRF30 NRF40 or Dose i 103551 D wow J UUUL 7 7 7 7 J d 0000 I Uisplay _ Graph Display P ease spec 17 kind on the table screer vehen you display th er apn Fig 5 4 2 Data Trending Mode Window for NRF31 Graph Display Please specify ray on the screen ener you display 1 L graph Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 21 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual Fig 5 4 3 Data Trending Mode Window for NRF34 You can preview the trend data read out from the dosimetet lt View gt Definition range and unit of the functions Client Control No 000001 to 999999 Data Trendings The total of the variations of One dose type 1 to 600 trend Two dose types 1 to 300 Data Trending Data Trending intervals 15 sec 30sec 1 min 5 Intetval min 10 min 30 min 60 min 90 min Trend Format Shifts the position of decimal 00 00 0 000 mSv BRENNEN Data Trending Mode Hp 10 g Hp 10 n Hp 10 g Hp 0 07 Integ Integrated dose of neutron 0 0 to 9999 999 mSv RE peel 5 Madii nf Integ Dose Integrated dose of nf 0 0 to 9999 999 mSv nth Integ Dose Integrated dose of nth 0 0 to 9999 999 mSv Runtime Operation time length of the 0000 h 00 min to 9999 h
20. e into the USB port on your computet Note If USB ports on your computer were already occupied with a mouse or modem you ate required to take one of them off or add a USB port to the computer Page 10 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Software Manual 5 0 Operational Instructions 5 1 Starting the Program 1 Select the icon NRF Tool Sv Eng R Start up the program 2 When the software and dosimeter setting device program start running the Version window will appeat 1 Prolific USB to Serial Comm Port 22 I Jf nier 5 2 Screen Interface The fields and buttons on the following screen are common to all windows See the following sections for details of each window Page 11 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual Transmission status signal Indicates communication status between computer amp dosimeter Communicating mr End Disconnect ransmission Blank Initializing Message 18015111 indicates a possible misengagement removal of dosimeter ata Reset successful ly Dosemeter Settings Messaqe Displays a message regarding the dosimeter s status and a transmission status between the computer and a dosimeter Maintenance Mode i System Settings Read aqain button Orders to restart a communication and readout of data with dosimeter Read again Exit button Entry Exit
21. e pre alarm 0 001 to 9999 999 mSv Alarm threshold Hp 0 07 Pre Dose Hp 0 07 integrated dose pre alarm 0 001 to 9999 999 mSv Alarm threshold Hp 10 n Pre Dose Hp 10 n integrated dose pre alarm 0 01 to 9999 99 mSv h Alarm threshold Hp 10 Pre Dose Hp 10 dose rate pre alarm threshold 0 01 to 9999 99 mSv h Rate Alarm Hp 0 07 Pre Dose Hp 0 07 dose rate pre alarm 0 001 to 9999 999 mSv Rate Alarm threshold Rare Rate Alarm threshold Setting time Alarm ae time hh mm 1 Only displayed on NRF31 NE ss NM NRF34 2 Only displayed on NRF31 3 Only displayed on NRF34 lt Command Button gt Finishes the communication with a dosimeter Read Starts reading out for data display This will be executed from initializing the already established communication even during transmission Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 43 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 3 Entry Exit Information View oseneter ltem Ent ry Exit Info 10 Card Info Work Info Record D card No alehanuseric 14 characters Nome alshanuseric 8 characters Entrance and exit Info Entry date EI Entry tine OM Er o Read Menu Fig 5 13 7 Entry Exit Information Window Displays entry exit information by reading data in a dosimeter View Definition range and unit of the functions ID Card No I
22. end blank OFF check ON Monitoring Beep Step iv Stop Alarm blank OFF check ON Data Trending Mode OFF Hp 10 ON Hp 10 n m AdditionAlarm by se OFF Hp 10 10 10 n COM End Fig 5 2 2 Dosimeter Settings Window for NRF31 The user can display the configurations read out from the dosimeter You can also edit the confieuration and then write the values to the dosimeter lt View gt Definition range and unit of the functions Client Control No 000001 to 999999 Setting Definition range and unit of the functions Alarm Duration Timer Set Alarm duration length 1 to min Alarm activation when the work 01min to 9999h 59min time limit is exceeded Runtime Display Data Trending Interval Ludlum Measurements Inc Data Trending intervals Count down Mode selection for indicating Operation time Count up Monitoring Beep Step Beep activation intervals OFF 0 001 0 002 0 01 according to the dose increment 0 1 mSv 15 sec 30sec 1 min 5 min 10 min 30 min 60 min 90 min Page 16 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual Trend Format Shifts the decimal point for data 00 00 000 0 mSv trending Self Check Mode Enables disables Self check and OFF sets the check count value 1 3 5 10 20 40 80 100 count Self Check Duration Decision time for Self check 1 to 10 minutes Note The time 1s displayed except w
23. ew the measured values read out from the dosimeter View Name Definition range and unit of the functions Client Control No 000001 to 999999 Sm Dose o provided dose type s time limit is exceeded Gamma Calib Const Calibration constant for gamma Gamma 60 to 160 nf Calib Const Calibration constant for neutron nf nth 20 to 255 nth Calib Const Hp 10 Integ Dose Integrated dose of gamma ray 0 0 to 9999 999 mSv Hp 10 n Integ Dose Integrated dose neutron 0 0 to 9999 999 mSv 2 Hp 0 07 Calib Calibration constant for Hp 0 07 Hp 0 07 60 to 160 Const nf Integ Dose Integrated dose of nf 0 0 to 9999 999 mSv Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 19 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual nth Integ Dose Inteerated dose of nth 0 0 to 9999 999 mSv Runtime Operation time leneth of the 0000 h 00 min to 99 h 59 min dosimeter Max Hp 10 Dose Maximum dose rate of gamma ray 0 0 to 9999 99 mSv h Rate Max Hp 0 07 Dose Maximum dose rate of beta ray 0 0 to 9999 99 mSv h Rate 1 Only displayed on NRF31 and NRF34 2 Only displayed on NRF31 3 Only displayed on NRF34 Command Button Finishes the communication with a dosimeter Starts reading out for data display This will be executed from initializing the already established communication even during transmission Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 5 6 Data Trending Mode M J UUUUL Tabl
24. hen the feature 15 disabled Return Reminder Alarm to remind to return a ON OFF dosimetet Readout Trend Enables disables data acquisition ON OFF through a dedicated external device Stop Alarm Enables disables the button on ON OFF the dosimeter for alarm cancellation Mode storage format by dose type Dose Type 1 Indicated only on NRF31 and NRF34 lt Command Button gt Finishes the communication with a dosimeter Write Updates the dosimeter in communication to the configurations on the screen Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 17 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 5 5 Indication Display gt 7 7 J UUUUL 9 00002 3 0006 y 3 0050C f 4 3 0000 v vy J 2 d d w v 0 0 INI Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 18 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual Fig 5 3 2 Indication Display Window for NRF31 NRF3 4 Senes Indication Display Client Control No 0 00013 Alarm by Dose Hp 0 07 Integ Dose He 10 0 0000 Message h ed Timer Set 10 TH nin ocesstul ly Gamma Cal ib Const 101 Vien He 0 07 Calib Cons 190 Unit Runt ime hr 08 nin Max Ho 10 Dose Rate 0 00 gy Jh Max Ho 0 07 Dose Rate 0 00 nSv h Fig 5 3 3 Indication Display Window for NRF34 You can previ
25. l Number Window You can preview the Client Control Number read out from a dosimetet lt View gt D a Client Control No 000001 to 999999 Definition range and unit of the functions Client Control No 000001 to 999999 lt Command Button gt Com End Finishes the communication with a dosimeter Write Updates the dosimeter in communication to the configurations on the screen Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 31 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 5 11 Dosimeter Data Reset Reset Dosemeter s data B t was reset Fig 5 9 Dosimeter Data Reset Window View Definition range and unit of the functions Client Control No 000001 to 999999 Command Button Finishes the communication with a dosimeter Reset Resets information on a dosimeter Dosemeter s data Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 Attention By clicking Reset Dosimeter s Data the following data will be deleted Process it with caution e Integrated Dose e Data Trend Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 32 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 5 12 Dosimeter Settings dose rate 54 4 10000 500 LIU J JUL 970 0 009999 99 Fig 5 10 2 Dosimeter settings dose rate window for NRF31 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 33 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual View Client Control No
26. ments Inc Page 40 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 1 Only displayed on NRF31 and NRF34 2 Only displayed on NRF31 3 Only displayed on NRF34 lt Command Button gt Finishes the communication with a dosimeter Starts readine out for data display This will be executed from initializing the already established communication even during transmission Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 2 Setting Value Information Fig 5 13 4 Setting value Information Window for NRF30 NRF40 or Dose i Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 41 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 000701 0 00 n 00000 29 0007 7 00 i 0 00 9999 00 d without check 0010 inval d vithout check Fig 5 13 6 Setting value Information Window for NRF34 Displays alarm setting value information by reading data in a dosimeter Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 42 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual lt View gt Definition range and unit of the functions threshold Hp 0 07 Dose Alarm Hp 0 07 inteerated dose alarm 0 001 to 9999 999 mSv threshold Hp 10 n Dose Alarm Hp 10 n integrated dose alarm 0 01 to 9999 99 mSv h F threshold Alarm Hp 0 07 Dose Rate Hp 0 07 dose rate alarm threshold 0 001 to 9999 999 mSv Alarm Hp 10 n Dose Rate Hp 10 n dose rate alarm threshold 0 001 to 9999 999 mSv Alarm 7 Hp 10 Pre Dose Hp 10 integrated dos
27. munication Process reading out first Check the cable connection Please contact Ludlum Measurements if experiencing frequent transmission errors Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 48 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual section 8 0 Maintenance Check the Dosimeter Setting Device as specified below to ensure its performance External appearance Visual check for any foreign objects such as dirt or dust balls Check every six months or every time a transmission error occurs Check point inside of USB port Cable connection Check any looseness on connection of cables Check every stx months or every tiem a transmission error occurs Check point cables Infrared communication Put close dosimeter to the IR head and check the transmission Check every six months or every time a transmission error occurs Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 49 November 2014
28. nication with a dosimeter Starts reading out for data display This will be executed from initializing the already established communication even during transmission Goes back to the Menu window Fig 5 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 38 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 5 15 Information Data 1 Dose Information Fig 5 13 1 Dose Information Window for NRF30 NRF40 or Dose i Fig 5 13 2 Dose Information Window for NRF31 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 39 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual i pio ma c mar j mon Misago View Dosemeter tems Entry D t Info Vara Chent Control No 100002 Runtime 000000 HX 10 Integ lt 007 integ Dose Max HeK10 Dose Rate O000 mSv h Occured 000000 Max Dose Rate O000 mSv h Occured Time 000000 COM End ik Fig 5 13 3 Dose Information Window for NRF34 Displays dose information by reading data in a dosimeter lt View gt Definition range and unit of the functions Client Control No 000001 to 999999 Runtime Operation time length of the hh mm dosimeter Hp 10 Integ Dose Hp 10 integrated dose 0 000 to 9999 999 Hp 0 07 Integ Dose Hp 0 07 integrated dose 000 to 9999 999 mSv Max Hp 10 Dose Maximum Hp 10 dose rate 0 01 to 9999 99 mSv h Rate time 2 Rate Occurred time time Rate Occurred time time Ludlum Measure
29. ntation and technical data are governed by the restrictions in the Technical Data Commercial Items clause at DFARS 252 227 7015 and DFARS 227 7202 Manufacturer is Ludlum Measurements Inc 501 Oak Street Sweetwater Texas 79556 Page 4 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Section Ludlum Measurements Inc Software Manual 3 0 Operation Environment 3 1 General Basic functions 1 Reading out configurations and cumulative data from dosimeters 2 Writing user edited configurations to dosimeters 3 Data trending and display in provided graph formats Peer Electronic Personal Dosimeter NRF or Dose i Temperature 0 to 40 C Humidity 30 to 85 Power supply DC4 5 to 6 0 V supplied from a computer 3 2 Required Environment The following hardware of hardware and software with latest versions are required Hardware CPU Pentium 2 GHz or greater e Memory or greater Hard Drive free disc space of 20 MB or greater Display resolution 800 x 600 or greater Communications Interface USB x 1 ch Others mouse and keyboard Software The PC mentioned above should have the following software installed Operating System Windows 7 operating system Page 5 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 3 3 Device Structure USB connectot IR head Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 6 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual section 4 0 Descriptions and Set ups 4 1 System Configura
30. pon termination Customer must destroy all copies of Software Software including technical data is subject to U S export control laws including the U S Export Administration Act and its associated regulations and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries Customer agrees to comply strictly with all such regulations and acknowledges that it has the responsibility to obtain licenses to export re export or import Software This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas United States of America as if performed wholly within the state and without giving effect to the principles of conflict of law If any portion hereof is found to be void or unenforceable the remaining provisions of this License shall remain in full force and effect This License constitutes the entire License between the parties with respect to the use of the Software Page 3 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Software Manual Restricted Rights Ludlum s software is provided to non DOD agencies with RESTRICTED RIGHTS and its supporting documentation is provided with LIMITED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the restrictions as set forth in subparagraph C of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52 227 19 In the event the sale is to a DOD agency the government s rights in software supporting docume
31. tion Fig 5 5 3 Manual calibration Window for NRF34 Here preview integrated dose and calibration constant read out from a dosimeter Edit the configuration directly and then write the values to the dosimeter View Definition range and unit of the functions Client Control No 000001 to 999999 Calib Const Calibration constant read out Gamma 60 to 140 from a dosimeter nf nth 20 to 255 for gamma nf nth rays Unit 1 Integ Dose Integrated dose 0 0 to 9999 999mSv for gamma nf nth rays lt Setting gt Definition range and unit of the functions Calib Const Update value of dose to be Gamma 60 to 140 written to a dosimeter nf nth 20 to 255 for gamma nf nth rays Unit 1 Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 26 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual lt Command Button gt Gamma Manual Goes to Manual Calibration window for gamma ray Calibration Calibration nf Manual Calibration Goes to Manual Calibration window for nf ray 2 nth Manual Calibration Goes to Manual Calibration window for nth ray 2 Ru bcsthbcnmsH D Id UNE Write Updates the dosimeter in communication to the configurations on the screen 1 Only displayed on NRF31 and NRF34 2 Only displayed on NRF31 3 Only displayed on NRF34 5 8 Maintenance Mode Fig 5 6 Maintenance Mode Window With selection of maintenance mode needed for dosimeter maintenance and checking
32. tion System Configuration of the Dosimeter Setting Device Dosemeter IR communication IrDA 1 0 Connect SERIAL Cable Reading Unit Dosemeter PC Setting Device Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 7 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual 4 2 Product Configuration The configuration of the Dosimeter Setting Device USB Connector Insertto serial port on your computer DosimeterreadingIR HEAD ThisIR HEAD only use power supplyfrom your computer and not external power required 4 3 Program Menu Windows The Dosimeter Setting Device Program Feature description of each program menu is shown on the following page Ludlum Measurements Inc Page 8 November 2014 Model 23 amp 23 1 Software Manual Screen Flow d Section to refer we Overview of the feature Start up J y e gt Version Window 5 1 Displays version of this software I S 2 a Menu Window 5 3 Main Menu Preview or update overall configurations gt Dosimeter settings 5 4 such as serial number or alarm threshold y 4
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