SOEKS Quantum Instruction Manual
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1. Cepruduxkar coorBercrBus Conformity Sertificate CHCTEMA CEPTHODHRAILHM FOCT P MELANIE ARERETCTIBO HO TEXHUPUOCROM PED HHSORATIUO M STN LAMA c CEPTMOMKAT COOTBETCTBMS z Ne FOCE BE SCMG niet Cpon jeBcraws c 11940 mo naim w 0014208 OFTAR no GETA Eir ERE aM mum iD BA jupe QUANTUM MY AGN LOO C Coena beste COOTERTCTRYET TPUBORAMMHRM HOPMATHEHMX JOKYMENTOR saa TH BAA Porte WYOMCAMMONM TY na TRAE LAL LLAR et HWIFOTORHTEAR DC bee ams ORTHO CRA owe 2t fe a mm mai mem d mm P ERF A BAA SNO Coe mac aon CHGTMO MS LEMAR Msc An amors 4 d smpai mm Emm PE HA OCHOBAHMM Vipsevenns mums rammi M 2827 or VOR 20117 menassa V LI Presuna POCE Wh emer 20M MA Cepruduxar ISO 9001 Sertificate ISO 9001 Manufacturer s warrant y The manufacturer guarantees efficient operation of the device provided that the user observes the operating conditions safety measures and requirements to storage and transportation described in this manual The warranty period for the device is 12 months after the device is purchased through a retailing network in case of direct sales distribution the warranty period begins after the ultimate user receives the device If any malfunctions are detected in the device the warranty period will be extended for time during which the device is under warranty repairs and the ultimate user is unable to use the device We recom2. 1 Battery charge status indicator normal power level CE running down low level of charge you need to recharge or change the batteries Measurement the batteries are charging amp Oh70B o 3 the batteries are fully charged Attention When the charge level is critically low and the device has switched off malfunction or loss of measured data are possible and settings may be lost Therefore if the indicator is red immediately connect the device to the charger or change the batteries 2 Keyboard lock indicator keyboard is locked 3 PC connection indicator the device is connected to Soeks Device Manager software 4 Bar graph The bar graph shows the mean radiation activity value for the last minute The graph moves constantly from right to left the size of the bar representing the level of the background radiation The bars can be green yellow or red depending on how seriously the preset background radiation threshold is exceeded 232 5 Clock The clock shows the current time in 24 hour format 6 Hint line The hint line presents names and symbols for functions of the corresponding control buttons A scroll the list up scroll the list down WM confirm the action ien return to the menu i decrease the value W increase the value Enable 10 English e 7 Volume gt Pycckmn m t Tone 8 ve Buttons Deutsch O P Francais Oo Sensor 1 T
3. Up Procedures ia scere tete aaa ie a ide RD 30 Installing Dater eS 4 Eiern Et 30 Power control of the device 31 Buttons block a stigin teneor en reir 31 Screen indicators 32 Indicators in Measurement mode 34 Indicators in Accumulated dose mode 36 Indicators in Data mode ssssssss 37 Individual Settings 38 Tilhi l f lks ees 38 Language ceti nri ere RE Re RE Peci eris 38 Radioactivity ciel ee eee 38 Radiation dOS ois ooi nett et 39 SOU Ge sS er RR RETE ERES 39 SGIGGTE cineuandnen dee uda 40 D c e v deeeviended 40 Dir 40 Measure e ES e soe Qa s eb bus Diei e ed e Gt Hr I ue i EUR EO 41 Software RECOVELY isi ocio ee heec i aede a 42 2295 Dosimeter Quantum Purpose Dosimeter Quantum is designed for measuring the cumulative radiation dose and assessing the product radioactivity level and detecting objects food or construction materials contaminated with radioactive elements Dosimeter Quantum can easily assess the level of radioactivity according to the power level of ion radiation gamma radiation and beta particles stream while taking into account x ray radiation Base kit Dosimeter Quantum has the following items included in the base kit Dosimeter Quantum Rigid paperboard box A 2 Geiger Muller counters is used as ion radiation sensor in our dosimeter Quantum They are positi
4. no button is pressed Possible values 1 to 10 minutes 00 the display remains lit all the time the device is on To save power and increase battery life we recommend you set low brightness levels and shorter intervals of inactivity e Power e Auto power off set the interval from 1 to 60 minutes after which the device switches off automatically 00 the device remains on until you turn it off with the middle button e e Data e On time each measurement approximately once every 10 seconds is recorded In this case you can save more detailed information in the memory of the device but only for about 24 hours e On change only changes in the background radiation are registered In this case the memory of the device can store data for more than a month of registration When you toggle between the parameters the stored data are not reset the recording continues in the new mode 40 Measurements After turning on the device starts registering the radioactive environment automatically About 10 seconds later the first result is displayed and a new measurement cycle begins The device continues taking measurements until it is turned off regardless of which mode is used The device gives the most accurate results when the accuracy indicator is completely filled Page 34 p 15 Measuring background radiation of objects To measure background radiation of food construction materials and other objects
5. ast position Decreases the value of the parameter Right button v scrolls the menu list down When the bottom last position on the list is reached the cursor moves to the top first position Increases the value of the parameter Middle button switches the device on off confirms an action and returns to the menu 29 The cover of the battery compartment is on the back side of the device The device can be powered from rechargeable or disposable AAA batteries On the bottom of the battery compartment there is a SOEKS trade mark with the make of the board On the right side of the device there is a mini USB connector which can be used to connect the device to a PC with Soeks Device Manager software using a USB to mini USB cable or to charge the batteries from a PC or mains power supply Setting Up Procedures Please read and understand this manual before using the device Installing batteries When installing batteries pay particular attention to their polarity to avoid damaging the device Both batteries are installed in this device with positive terminals towards the user When you switch the device off you can leave the batteries in the device when the device is switched off the batteries do not discharge f you are not going to use the device for a long time please take the batteries out of the device when it is switched off Attention Do not connect the product to a charger or a PC if
6. er software if you connect your device to a PC Software Recovery When absolutely necessary you can hard reset the software of the device and restore the factory settings but all your data will be lost To hard reset hold both the left 7 and right 5 buttons and press the middle button e Chose the necessary option on the screen Repair firmware not intended for the user This option is only intended for service center personnel Repair all choose to hard reset the device After the boot indicator has filled up and disappeared chose Exit The screen will go blank and you can switch the device off Exit choose to exit the reset mode without making changes 42 Marking and sealing The name of the device is written on the case The serial number and date of manufacturing are written in the battery section under the accumulator The manufacturer does not seal the device Package The package ensures safety of the device during transportation and storage provided normal climatic conditions Transportation and storage The packed device can by shipped by any type of transport over any distance During shipment the device must be protected against humidity Shipping conditions of the packed device must meet the follow ing requirements environment temperatures from 40 to 60 C relative humidity max 90 at 25 C Until operation the device must be stored in the factory package in a wa
7. ere to them when using the product Violation of these rules may cause malfunction or cause total failure of the product The manufacturer s guarantee will be void if the safety measures stated below are violated Protect the product from shock and other mechanical impacts that can damage it Do not use the product in conditions of high humidity under or in contact with water the product is not waterproof Do not leave the product in places with intensive sun light or high tempera tures for a long time this can cause electrolyte leakage from power elements failure of the product and injuries Do not leave the product for a long time near devices that generate strong magnetic fields such as magnets or electric motors and where strong electrical magnetic signals are generated such as transmitter towers Do not perform measurements close to cell phones and microwaves this may affect the instrument s readings Do not disassemble and do not try to repair the device on your own Do not connect the device to a PC or socket while it has regular batteries installed Strictly observe polarity when you install power elements otherwise the device may overheat and fail 28 Appearance of the device Middle button e Left button 7 Right button 5 mini USB Ea Left button 7 scrolls the menu list up When the top first position on the list is reached the cursor moves to the bottom l
8. exceeded an intermittent sound alarm is activated and the bars on the graphs turn yellow and red depending on how seriously the threshold is exceeded You can switch the sound alarm off in Settings Sound Threshold 06 09 100 10 0 3 4 5 Hi 8 0 2 Es 0 0 38 e Radiation dose Choose the necessary threshold from 15 preset values on the list When the preset accumulated dose threshold is exceeded the sound alarm is activated e Sound You can set the sound parameters in this menu item e Enable uncheck this option to turn off all possible sounds on the device e Volume set the volume for all possible sounds on the device on the scale from to 5 e Tone choose one of three tones for all possible sounds on the device e Buttons uncheck this option to turn off the signal when buttons are pressed e Sensor uncheck this option to turn off the signal when detectors register radioactive particles e Threshold uncheck this option to turn off the sound alarm when the preset background radiation thresholds are exceeded To save power and increase battery life we recommend that you turn off the sound 39 e Screen In this menu item you can set the screen properties brightness and the duration the display remains lit e Bridhtness set the brightness of the screen from 1 to 10 e Screen Off set the interval during which the display remains lit if
9. hreshold Exit La Exit e K amp UK y 7 The current highlighted line is white 8 When the element is selected the line turns blue with the functions of the control buttons changing to decrease and increase 9 The current parameter value is chosen using the center button and is indicated by the middle button e 10 To choose a parameter check it with the middle button e 11 To return to the previous menu item choose Exit 2334 Indicators in Measurement mode In Measurement mode the following symbols appear on the screen 16iusvi 15 14 16 19 21 en 3 3 22 2 Radioactivity level The radioactivity level is shown with large figures in the center of the screen When the device is taking measure ments for the first time the word Measurement appears on the screen 3 Units uSv h 4 Measurement results ready indicator fills in less than 10 seconds If the background radiation level is high it may take considerably less time 5 Accuracy indicator fills in with green the better the accuracy is With each subsequent measurement 10 seconds the bar in the indicator field grows until it fills all the area which takes less than 2 minutes 12 measurements If during the process sharp changes in the background are detected more than a 3 fold increase or more than a 10 fold decrease the accuracy indicator is
10. ion threshold is exceeded 21 22 Indicator of radioactive particle detection for the left and right detector correspondingly If there are many particles the indicator is red if there are only a few the indicator is yellow 35 Indicators in Accumulated dose mode In Accumulated dose mode the following symbols appear on the screen Accumulated dose 9 23 uSv 23 Value of the accumulated dose 24 Units uSv h 25 Frame indicator of acceptable accumulated dose level excess If exceeded frame indicator becomes red and starts blinking 26 Total duration of accumulated dose measurement in the following format ddd hhhhh mm ss days hours minutes seconds 27 Preset background radiation threshold 28 Current value of the background radiation 29 Bar graph showing the mean radioactivity value for the last minute The graph is constantly moving from right to left the size of the bar representing the level of background radiation The bars can be green yellow or red depending on how seriously the preset background radiation threshold is exceeded To return from the Accumulated Dose mode to the menu press the middle button e 36 Indicators in Data mode In Data mode the following symbols appear on the screen 29 31 30 29 Date and time of the beginning of the history 30 Date and time of the last entry in the history 31 Bar graph showing mean radioactivity values for the who
11. it is powered from dispos able batteries or has no batteries installed This can result in the batteries overheating their damage electrolyte leakage a deterioration to the appear ance of the device or its damage 30 Power control of the device 1 To turn the device on press and hold the middle button e until the display lights up then release the middle button 2 To turn the device off press and hold the middle button until the display goes blank Then release the middle button e If you press and hold the middle button e the device will switch off regardless of which mode it is in The information about the accumulated dose and the history of the measurements will be saved in the device s memory Switching the device off through other means such as allowing the full discharge of batteries or after their removal is not recommended since data may be lost as a result Buttons block To lock the keypad press and hold both left 7 and right 5 buttons until the keypad locking symbol appears Page 32 To unlock the keypad press and hold both left 7 and right v buttons buttons until the locking symbol disappears While the keypad is locked the device continues measuring radiation background and accumulated dose If the keypad is locked and the screen is blank pressing any button will make the screen turn on for a short time and then go blank again As Screen indicators MN T re Ce 1
12. le measurement period from the moment the device was put into operation or from the moment the accumulated dose was reset The graph is constantly moving downwards the length of the horizontal bar representing the level of the background radiation The bars can be green yellow or red depending on how seriously the preset background radiation threshold is exceeded To scroll the bar graph up press the left button 7 to scroll it down press the right button 5 To return from the Data mode to the menu press the middle button e 2395 Individual Settings Before making any measurements it is recommended to customize the settings of your device e Time alarm clock e Date Time set the current date and time before using the device This is necessary to save the measurement history display current time and use the Alarm Clock function Date and time are not reset even when the batteries have been removed e Alarm clock check this option to activate the Alarm Clock function and set the time The alarm clock will go off even if the device is turned off If the sound has been turned off only the color indication of the clock will appear You can switch the signal off pressing any button Elements of the Settings menu e Language This item allows you to choose the display language e Radioactivity Choose the necessary threshold from 16 preset values on the list When the preset background radiation threshold is
13. mend that you read carefully the instructions presented in this manual before contacting the warranty repair service Please send all your comments to our e mail addresses at our official website www soeks ru telephone 7 495 223 27 27 or mailing address 127566 Moscow Altufyevskoye Shosse 48 k 1 office 301 Warranty repairs are done at the manufacturer s factory This guarantee will be void if the serial number of the device is not the same as the number in the guaran tee coupon the guarantee coupon is not available or illegible because of damage corrections or erasures requirements to shipment storage and operation described herein are violated malfunction is caused by third party actions or a force majeure the device or its component parts has signs of shock or other mechanical impact scratches cracks chips loose parts inside the case color spots on the display etc malfunctions are caused by foreign objects liquids and insects inside the device the user does or attempts to disassemble and repair the device CONTENTS Warranty COUp OM bM M 24 Conformity SertifiCate ceteri recette der re apte n eere ee E 2 Sertificate 192 1007 EN 3 gpl 26 Base Elbe ea aie iios eia dta ues 26 Specification 27 PrOGAUtlOMS ye oec Eee ete A EAEE FURRE ERREUR EN PASSES POPE TIR TERR 28 Appearance of the De vie ais ione tenerae imet tiens 29 Setting
14. oned on the right and left sides of the device The manufacturer reserves the right to incorporate additional functions into the device Keep track of new versions of the firmware on our website at www soeks ru You can update it yourself using Soeks Device Manager software 236 Specification Range of indicated background up to 1000 radiation level mcSv h Measurement range of cumulative fup to 1000 dose Sv 0999 dus History of background radiation 24 hours with 10 second increments measurements more than Registered gamma radiation energy Levels mcSv h from 0 3 to 100 Display format of indication Constantly number and graphical Power elements AAA size batteries rechargeable or non rechargeable Power voltage range V 1 9 3 0 Time of continuous work up to 700 of the device hours at least Overall dimensions 130x52x18 height x width x thickness max mm Weight without power 71 elements max grams Current consumption from charger 500 or USB not more than Output charger voltage from 4 5 to 5 5 Display Color TFT 128x160 Operating temperature range C from 20 to 60 Comment Increasing the number of measurements will improve the reliability of readings The time of continuous work of the device is up to 10 hours with default settings and two batteries of capacity 1000mAh 2272 Precautions Before using the product please read carefully the safety measures below and strictly adh
15. proceed as follows 1 Measure background radiation level at a distance of a few meters from the object 2 Bring the perforated side of the device close to the object and measure the background radiation at a minimum distance from the object 3 Compare the reading with the natural background radiation level you registered in Step 1 The difference of the two readings is the additional background radiation from the object To assess radioactive pollution of liquids the measurements are taken above the open surface of the liquid To prevent liquid from getting on or inside the device we recommend you to wrap the device in a plastic bag but only in one layer Measuring accumulated dose Measuring accumulated dose begins at the moment the device is turned on and continues until the device is turned off regardless of which mode is used The next time the device is turned on the measurement of the accumulated dose will continue The data can only be reset using a PC with Soeks Device Manager software A1 Saving the measured data The device starts saving data from the moment it takes the very first measurement and saves them continuously until the memory is full When the memory is full no more data can be saved Saved measurement data can be transferred on your PC for further review History parameters can be set in the Settings menu Page 38 More detailed measurement history information can be obtained in Soeks Device Manag
16. rehouse with air temperatures from 5 to 40 C and maximum relative air humidity 80 at temperature 25 C The device may not be stored without the package If the device remained at below zero tempera tures for a long time it must be left indoors for 2 hours before use Maintenance Maintenance includes removal of dust from the outer surface of the device timely changing or charging the power elements if the device is not used for a long time more than 2 weeks power elements must be uninstalled clean the display with soft cloth only Prevent foreign objects from getting inside the device through the accumula tor section or perforation on the back side of the device
17. set to zero This allows detecting sharp changes in the background levels and displaying reliable values in less than 10 20 seconds 34 16 A message about the state of the background radiation based on russian radiation safety standards NRB 99 2009 If the measured background radiation is less than 0 4 uSv h a green message radiation background normal appears If the measured background radiation is 0 4 1 2 uSv h a yellow message radiation background high appears If the measured background radiation is more than 1 2 uSv h a red message radiation background dangerous appears 17 Indicators of changes in the background radiation one red arrow pointing upwards appears if background radiation higher than 30 of the average value is detected one green arrow pointing downwards appears if background radiation lower than 30 of the average value is detected two red arrows pointing upwards appear when the background radiation is significantly higher two green arrows pointing downwards appear when the background radiation is significantly lower 18 Preset background radiation threshold 19 20 Bar graphs showing last minute radioactivity data from the left and right detectors correspondingly The graphs are constantly moving towards the center the size of the bar representing the level of the background radiation The bars can be green yellow or red depending on how seriously the preset background radiat
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