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Rae DoseRAE 2 User Manual

Electronic personal dosimeter for x-ray & gamma radiation
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DoseRAE 2
Electronic Personal Dosimeter
For X-Ray & Gamma Radiation
User's Guide
P/N 035-4025-000 Rev. A
March 2011

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  • Page 1 DoseRAE 2 Electronic Personal Dosimeter For X-Ray & Gamma Radiation User’s Guide P/N 035-4025-000 Rev. A March 2011...
  • Page 2 © 2011 RAE Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Read Before Operating

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 1 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 manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Contents Read Before Operating........1 Warnings ............1 DoseRAE 2 Features ........5 General Information ........Charging The DoseRAE 2....... Charger/Reader........Removing The Silicone Boot ....Low Battery .......... 5.3.1 Charging With Instrument On ..5.3.2 Charging With Instrument Off..
  • Page 5 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.1.5 Clock/Calendar ......27 9.1.6 Ambient Temperature ....Programming Mode......9.2.1 Entering Programming Mode ..9.2.2 Navigating Programming Mode .. 9.2.3 Alarms & Datalog Mode....9.2.4 Dose Alarm Value ....... 9.2.5 Dose Rate Alarm Value ....
  • Page 6 Current Readings ..... 10.5.13 Command Buttons ....10.5.14 Firmware Version ....10.5.15 Read Event Headers ....10.5.16 Selecting An Event ....10.5.17 Datalog Buttons ....... 10.6 Exiting ProRAE Dosimeter ....DoseRAE 2 Technical Specifications ..Technical Support ........RAE Systems Contacts ......

  • Page 7: Doserae 2 Features

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 3 DoseRAE 2 Features Front View LED alarm MODE key Buzzer Sensor Location SET key Rear View Charger/Reader Clip contacts Short list of instructions...
  • Page 8 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Protective Pocket Wearing Option Pocket clip Protective Pouch Pocket Clip Wearing Option Pocket clip attached directly to DoseRAE 2...

  • Page 9: General Information

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 4 General Information The DoseRAE 2 personal dosimeter is a thin electronic monitor that can directly read X-ray or Gamma-ray dose equivalent and dose equivalent rate. It is specially designed for use in nuclear power plants, nuclear fuel and nuclear components...

  • Page 10: Charging The Doserae

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 5 Charging The DoseRAE 2 Charge the DoseRAE 2 before its first use, and charge it when it is not in use. The DoseRAE 2 must be placed in its Charger/Reader for battery charging. Charger/Reader The DoseRAE 2 Charger/Reader can be used for...

  • Page 11: Removing The Silicone Boot

    Charger/Reader. Pull down on the bottom of the boot and stretch it, pulling it partially off of the DoseRAE 2. Release it, and it stays out of the way of the contacts. Boot...

  • Page 12: Low Battery

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Then place the DoseRAE 2 in the Charger/Reader. After the battery is charged, reverse the process to stretch the boot back over the DoseRAE 2. Low Battery When the battery voltage is low, the green LED flashes once per minute and the LCD displays the “battery low”...

  • Page 13: Charging With Instrument On

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 5.3.1 Charging With Instrument On During charging, the DoseRAE 2’s green LED flashes once per second and the LCD displays the battery voltage change: When the battery is fully charged, the green LED stops flashing, and the LCD displays the “battery full”...

  • Page 14: User Interface

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 6 User Interface The DoseRAE 2’s user interface consists of an LCD display, LED alarm, buzzer alarm, and [MODE] and [SET] buttons. The display provides visual feedback that includes time, functional mode, battery condition, and radiation measurements.

  • Page 15: User Interface Icons

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide User Interface Icons Icon Indication Battery status Datalog history Alarm: sound, light, vibration Clock and countdown Month(M), Date(D), Year(Y) and user ID (ID) Celsius Fahrenheit Dose Dose rate Error warning Dose or Dose Rate alarm Dose rate rem unit: µrem/h, mrem/h, rem/h Dose rate Sievert unit: µSv/h,...

  • Page 16: Advanced Version Icons

    Dose alarm value Dose rate alarm value User ID Clock/Calendar 6.2.1 Advanced Version Icons The following icons are only found on the Advanced Version of the DoseRAE 2: Icon Indication Wireless communication Shallow dose equivalent or dose rate Deep dose equivalent or dose rate...

  • Page 17: Turning Doserae 2 On

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 7 Turning DoseRAE 2 On Press and hold the [MODE] button for 5 seconds. As DoseRAE 2 starts up, the LCD screen illuminates and checks the display segments and backlight. It then checks the display, working mode, startup, and firmware version before performing a 30-second countdown.

  • Page 18: Turning Doserae 2 Off

    Press [SET] to see the background dose rate values: 8 Turning DoseRAE 2 Off With the DoseRAE 2 in normal detection mode, press and hold [MODE] for five seconds. There is a five-second countdown, and when it reaches 0, the word “OFF”...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Normal Operating Mode. Programming Mode is described on page 28. Normal Operating Mode In Normal Operating Mode, DoseRAE 2 measures gamma radiation dose rate and accumulates readings for dosage data. Press [MODE] and sequentially step through all functions.
  • Page 20 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Normal Operating Mode Functions Function MODE Dose & Clear dose Dose Dose rate （hold 5 S） Dose Rate Countdown Countdown ------ ----- Time time Dose Pre-alarm Alarm Alarm set ----- value value value Dose Rate Pre-alarm...

  • Page 21: Dose And Dose Rate

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.1.1 Dose And Dose Rate When the DoseRAE 2 is turned on, it is in Normal Operating Mode and the screen shows current accumulated dosage: Press [SET] to see the current background dose rate: Press [SET] again, and this is displayed: “dcLr”...
  • Page 22 If you do not want to clear the dose, then press [SET]. It returns to the dose-accumulating screen: Note: When the DoseRAE 2 is in normal display mode, you can shut off the buzzer and alarms by pressing and holding [SET] for five seconds. To turn them back on, press and hold [SET] again for five seconds.
  • Page 23 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide When the alarms are on, this icon is visible: When the alarms are turned off, the icon is not shown. 9.1.1.1 Changing To Countdown Press [MODE] to change to Countdown: You can check the total stay time or start to count down from this screen.
  • Page 24 When the total time is used up, the instrument alarms with three beeps and three flashing red lights. Note: If you do not change a setting or press a button for 60 seconds, the DoseRAE 2 reverts to displaying current readings.

  • Page 25: Dose Alarm Value

    9.1.2 Dose Alarm Value The Dose Alarm alerts you when a dose threshold is exceeded. You can switch the DoseRAE 2 from Countdown to Dose Alarm operation. At the Countdown and time- remaining screen (where it says, for example, 480m), press [MODE]. The letter “D” appears in the upper left portion of the screen, along with “AL”:...
  • Page 26 The Factory default dose alarm setting’s value is 1.000mSv: When the Dose alarm is activated, this symbol is shown on the screen: Note: If you do not change a setting or press a button for 60 seconds, the DoseRAE 2 reverts to displaying current readings.

  • Page 27: Dose Rate Alarm

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.1.3 Dose Rate Alarm The Dose Rate Alarm alerts you when the dose value per hour exceeds the set value. From the Dose Alarm screen, press [MODE] to switch to Dose Rate Alarm: The letter “R” appears in the upper-left portion of the screen, along with “AL.”...
  • Page 28 1.000mSv/hr: When the Dose Rate pre-alarm or alarm is activated, this symbol is shown on the screen: Note: If you do not change a setting or press a button for 60 seconds, the DoseRAE 2 reverts to displaying current readings.

  • Page 29: User Id

    User ID that can be set in Programming Mode or via a PC running ProRAE Dosimeter Software. Note: If you do not change a setting or press a button for 60 seconds, the DoseRAE 2 reverts to displaying current readings. 9.1.5...

  • Page 30: Ambient Temperature

    Press [MODE] to switch to the dose-accumulating screen. Note: If you do not change a setting or press a button for 60 seconds, the DoseRAE 2 reverts to displaying current readings. Programming Mode Programming Mode is used for changing alarm and instrument settings (such as measurement unit, temperature unit, and time).

  • Page 31: Entering Programming Mode

    [SET] to increment each digit from 0 to 9. Note: The default password value is 0000. After you enter the password, press and hold [MODE] for three seconds. The DoseRAE 2 is now in Programming Mode. Note: If the password is not correct, you will see this...
  • Page 32 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide The display then reverts to the normal reading display. If the password is correct, then the first Programming Mode screen looks like this: This screen is for viewing and changing the settings for light, buzzer, and vibration alarms, plus datalog mode.
  • Page 33 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Programming Mode Settings Settings MODE To select alarms (light, buzzer, vibration) and datalog mode Set dose ----- ----- alarm value Set dose rate ----- ----- alarm value ----- ----- Set clock and ----- ----- calendar -----...

  • Page 34: Navigating Programming Mode

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.2.2 Navigating Programming Mode Once you have entered Programming Mode, you can step through settings organized by nine main menu screens. Each menu screen has submenus, accessed by pressing [SET]. 9.2.3 Alarms & Datalog Mode Once you enter Alarms & Datalog Mode’s main...
  • Page 35 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Visible Alarm (LED) On/Off At the Visible Alarm submenu, you see this screen: Press [SET] to change the visible alarm from on to off. Press it again to change from off to on. Once you are satisfied with your choice, press [MODE] to confirm your selection and advance to the next submenu, Buzzer On/Off.
  • Page 36 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Buzzer On/Off At the Buzzer On/Off submenu, you see this screen: Press [SET] to change the buzzer alarm from on to off. Press it again to change from off to on. Once you are satisfied with your choice, press [MODE] to confirm your selection and advance to the next submenu, Vibration Alarm On/Off.
  • Page 37 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Vibration Alarm On/Off At the Vibration Alarm On/Off submenu, you see this screen: Press [SET] to change the vibration alarm from on to off. Press it again to change from off to on. Once you are satisfied with your choice, press [MODE] to confirm your selection and advance to the next submenu, Datalog On/Off.
  • Page 38 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Datalog On/Off At the Datalog On/Off submenu, you see this screen: Press [SET] to change the datalog from on to off. Press [SET] again to change from off to on. Once you are satisfied with your choice, press and...

  • Page 39: Dose Alarm Value

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.2.4 Dose Alarm Value Dose Alarm Value lets you set the threshold at which a dose of radiation triggers the alarm. When you reach the Dose Alarm Value screen, you see this: Press [SET] to view the screen showing the current Dose Alarm Value: To bypass making changes, press [MODE].

  • Page 40: Dose Rate Alarm Value

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide pressing [SET]. Each time you press [SET], the decimal point moves one digit to the right. (When it is moved to the right of the last digit, you no longer see a decimal point.) Once you are selected with the value, press [MODE] for the measurement unit symbol to blink.
  • Page 41 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide When you reach the Dose Rate Alarm Value screen, you see this: Press [SET] to view the screen showing the current Dose Rate Alarm Value: To bypass making changes, press [MODE]. To make changes, press [SET]. The first digit blinks.

  • Page 42: Clock & Calendar

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide is moved to the right of the last digit, you no longer see a decimal point.) Once you are selected with the value, press [MODE] for the measurement unit symbol to blink. Press [SET], and it changes from mSv/h to Sv/h to µSv/h (press again, and it “wraps”...
  • Page 43 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.2.6.1 Time Press [SET] to enter the clock settings. You see the time (in 24-hour, military-style mode): Press [SET], and the first “hour” digit blinks. Increase the number by pressing [SET] again (your choices are 0, 1, and 2; it then “wraps” back through the numbers).
  • Page 44 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Press [MODE] to advance to the second “minute” digit. Increase the number by pressing [SET]. Each time you press [SET], the number increases. Your choices are 0 through 9; it then “wraps” back through the numbers).
  • Page 45 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide The first two digits are the month, followed by two digits for the day (the letters “M” and “D” tell you the format). Press [SET], and the first “month” digit blinks. Increase the number by pressing [SET] again (your choices are 0 and 1;...
  • Page 46 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide are 0 through 9; it then “wraps” back through the numbers). When you are done setting the date, press and hold [MODE] until you see this: The “dn” is short for “done,” and confirms that you have saved your month/date choice.

  • Page 47: Countdown Time

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Press [MODE] to advance to the fourth “year” digit. Increase the number by pressing [SET]. Each time you press [SET], the number increases. Your choices are 0 through 9; it then “wraps” back through the numbers).
  • Page 48 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Press [SET] to access the screen showing the current setting: Press [SET] to initiate changes. Increase the number by pressing [SET]. Each time you press [SET], the number increases. Your choices are 0 through 9; it then “wraps”...

  • Page 49: User Id

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.2.8 User ID The DoseRAE 2 can be assigned a unique 4-digit ID, which is referenced in the datalog data. At the User ID screen, you see this: Press [SET] to enter ID editing: The first digit blinks. Press [SET] to increase the number.

  • Page 50: Dose Unit

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.2.9 Dose Unit You can set the Dose Unit via this screen’s menu options. Press [SET] to make changes. Press [SET] to cycle through the three options, Sv (Sieverts), rem, and R (Roentgen). Each is assigned a number (in addition to its abbreviation), so it’s easy to see which one you...

  • Page 51: Display

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.2.10 Display Display sets the Dose Rate display range. The screen looks like this: There are two options for setting the Dose Rate display range, dP-0 and dP-2. Each of these corresponds to a different range (dP-0 is narrower, while dP-2 is wider).

  • Page 52: Temperature Unit

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.2.11 Temperature Unit The Temperature Unit submenu lets you set whether the display shows degrees in Celsius or Fahrenheit. This screen is shown when you start: Press [SET] to change the Temperature Unit. Then press [SET] to switch between the two options.

  • Page 53: End

    Press [MODE] to re-enter the Programming Mode submenus. Press [SET] to exit Programming Mode and normal monitoring. Note: If you press [MODE] and re-enter Programming Mode, but do not press any key in 60 seconds, then the DoseRAE 2 exits Programming Mode automatically.

  • Page 54: Prorae Dosimeter Software

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 10 ProRAE Dosimeter Software 10.1 Overview ProRAE Dosimeter is system software for modi- fying DoseRAE 2 parameters and for transferring datalog data to a computer for storage and review. 10.2 Requirements ProRAE Dosimeter requires the following: 10.2.1 Hardware Requirements •...

  • Page 55: Software Requirements

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 10.2.2 Software Requirements • Microsoft Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista • Microsoft Office Excel 2003 or later version • USB driver for CP210x USB-to-UART Bridge Controller (4.40.1.0) 10.3 Installation Insert the ProRAE Dosimeter CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 56 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 1. Click “ProRAE Dosimeter V1.00.” 2. When this screen appears, read the installation notice. 3. Close other running applications and Click “Next.” 4. This screen is shown:...
  • Page 57 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Fill in the Name and Company fields and click “Next.” 5. At this screen, select an installation folder for the program. If you want to use the pre-selected location, click “Next.” Otherwise, click “Change,” select a location, click “Confirm” to...
  • Page 58 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 6. Select a language at the next screen: 7. Click “Next” to register the language selection and proceed to the next screen. 8. Set a location for a shortcut icon for ProRAE Dosimeter. You can use the pre-selected default location shown and click “Next”...
  • Page 59 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9. The “Ready to Install” screen is shown. It provides a summary of your selections so far, and waits for you to click “Next” to proceed with installation. When you are ready to start, click “Next.”...
  • Page 60 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide A shortcut to the program is also shown on the desktop: Note: The program should also show up in your programs list. For example, on Windows XP, follow this path from the “Start” button.

  • Page 61: Usb Driver Installation

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 10.3.1 USB Driver Installation If your computer does not have USB Driver V4.40 installed, then you must install it to have ProRAE Dosimeter run properly. Click “USB Driver V4.40” on the main menu screen to install the driver:...
  • Page 62 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide After you click on the “USB Driver V4.40” button, this message appears, prompting you to either change the installation location or to begin installation. Click “Change Install Location…” to select another location. Otherwise click “Install” to begin installation of the USB driver.

  • Page 63: Accessing The User's Guide

    Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader installed (it is available at www.adobe.com). 10.4 Using ProRAE Dosimeter Software Before you use ProRAE Dosimeter, you must connect the DoseRAE 2 Charger/Reader to the computer via USB, and then place the DoseRAE 2 into the Charger/Reader.

  • Page 64: Connecting The Doserae 2 Charger/Reader To A Computer

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 10.4.1 Connecting The DoseRAE 2 Charger/Reader To A Computer Connect the DoseRAE 2 Charger/Reader to a PC as shown: Plug USB-to-USB extender into computer’s USB Plug Charger/Reader’s port USB output into computer’s USB port or into receptacle end...

  • Page 65: Software Operation

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 10.5 Software Operation Double-click the shortcut icon on the computer’s desktop (or open it from the programs list). The Instrument List table opens:...
  • Page 66 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Once the Instrument List is shown, any instruments linked to the computer are shown: Included for each instrument is its serial number, as well as the Com (communications) port number, such as COM4.

  • Page 67: Open Datalog

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 10.5.1 Open Datalog If you have a saved datalog, you can open it in ProRAE Dosimeter. Select “File” and then “Open Datalog.” The list of datalogs, which end in a “.dtl” suffix is shown: Click on the name of the file to highlight it, and then click “Open.”...

  • Page 68: Link Setting

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 10.5.2 Link Setting You can set the link through the Com port, although it is usually connected automatically. To update the link setting, select “File” and then “Link Setting…” The Link Setting window with the available ports is shown, with the current connection checked.

  • Page 69: System Options

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide with all available ports. This is typically the easiest method to use. If you connect any new DoseRAE 2s to the system, click “Refresh” to display them in the window. 10.5.3 System Options You can set the date format via this menu. Select...
  • Page 70 When the System Options window appears, you can change the format of the year, month, and date: Your options are: • Year-Month-Date • Month-Date-Year • Date-Month-Year If you check the box labeled “Establish connection automatically at startup,” the system will search Reader and DoseRAE 2 automatically. Otherwise,...

  • Page 71: Help

    Dosimeter, click “Help” and then “About ProRAE Dosimeter…” This will bring up a window that shows the current software, its version and build date. 10.5.5 Instrument List Window After you establish communication, any DoseRAE 2 plugged into the Charger/Reader is included in the Instrument List window:...
  • Page 72 This means you can either get a list of events stored in the datalog or the complete datalog. If you select either one, it must download from the DoseRAE 2 to your computer. The second section of the menu includes Upgrade DoseRAE 2 and Upgrade Adapter.

  • Page 73: User Configuration

    The third section of the menu allows you to access information on the User Config(uration) and the Firmware Version. The User Config includes all parameters and settings for the DoseRAE 2, while Firmware Version tells you only the currently used firmware in a small window.
  • Page 74 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide The window is divided into functional sections: • Global instrument information • Alarm/Warning percent • Interval/Mode • Diagnosis • Current readings • Command buttons...
  • Page 75 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide User Configuration Screen’s Functional Sections Global instrument information Alarm/Warning percent Interval/Mode Command Diagnosis Current readings Buttons...

  • Page 76: Changes And Safeguards

    When you are satisfied with your change(s) click the “Set” or “Set All” button to save the change and set it in the DoseRAE 2. If you enter an illegal value, a message informs you of the error when you click Set or Set All. It also...
  • Page 77 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide For example, if you set a Staytime value of 600: An error window pops up and describes the error: If the parameter is set successfully, this message is shown:...

  • Page 78: Global Instrument Information

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 10.5.8 Global Instrument Information The global instrument settings that control identification and access are included here. You can change the User ID, Group ID, and Password. All other information is static or automatically set. • Serial Number (cannot be changed) •...
  • Page 79 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Note: Changing Dose Unit in the Interval/Mode section changes the units expressed for readings under Alarm/Warning Percent. They change as follows: Dose unit Alarm/Warning Value mrem Changing the Dose Unit not only changes the units under Alarm/Warning Value, but also tells ProRAE Dosimeter to recalculate the values so that they correlate correctly with the unit values.

  • Page 80: Interval/Mode

    • Hp(10) dose rate alarm • Hp(10) dose rate warning pct. 10.5.10 Interval/Mode Most of the DoseRAE 2’s parameters are set in this section, either by inputting new values or by clicking buttons. Note: If you select “Off” for all three alarms...
  • Page 81 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide In addition, you can click the radio buttons to set the on/off status of the following: • Dose unit (on or off) • Work mode (on or off) • Alarm mode (on or off) • Buzzer (on or off) •...

  • Page 82: Diagnosis

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 10.5.11 Diagnosis The buttons shown in this section indicate whether an alarm is triggered, status, etc. This is real-time data transferred at the dose rate data transfer interval. Differently colored lights indicate the current status of DoseRAE 2 parameters:...
  • Page 83 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide • Staytime (countdown) warning • Staytime (countdown) alarm • Low sensor failure • High sensor failure • Low battery • Overdue (calibration overdue) • Power Dose Warning When the dose exceeds the set level, this warning is shown.
  • Page 84 If the battery’s charge is low, then this is indicated here. Overdue (calibration) The DoseRAE 2 is factory calibrated. It is typically designed with a calibration interval of two years, although this may vary depending on national or local requirements.

  • Page 85: Current Readings

    Three readings are shown here: • Temperature • Accumulated dose • Dose rate They are “live” data (changing as temperature and dose information are sent from the DoseRAE 2) at the dose rate transfer interval, but you cannot change them. 10.5.13 Command Buttons...
  • Page 86 The file has an extension of “.utm” (example: RadiationLab1.utm). Note: This overwrites the current settings in the DoseRAE 2, and they cannot be retrieved once overwritten. Save Template You can save a template of the current parameter...
  • Page 87 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Set All This re-stores all parameters in the DoseRAE 2 and is usually implemented together with a template transfer operation. Reset Dose Click this button to clear the accumulated dose. The dose should read zero after you reset it.

  • Page 88: Firmware Version

    Make sure to transfer any changes you want implemented before clicking Close. 10.5.14 Firmware Version If you want to know the current version of the firmware employed in the DoseRAE 2, right-click on the instrument in the Instrument List and select “Firmware Version.”...

  • Page 89: Read Event Headers

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide A window showing the firmware version and build date appears: 10.5.15 Read Event Headers Right-click the instrument shown in the Instrument List and select “Get Event Header(s)” to download event header(s). Note: This only includes the event summary, not the datalog.
  • Page 90 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide After the operation is finished, this window appears: This window shows all instrument events including event ID and event date time.
  • Page 91 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Four buttons are stacked along the right side of the list: Get Selected Events. Download the datalog for selected events shown in the list, regardless of whether the datalog has been downloaded. Get All Events. Download all datalogs, regardless of whether the event datalog has been downloaded.

  • Page 92: Selecting An Event

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 10.5.16 Selecting An Event There are two ways to select an event: 1. Check the box to the left of the listed event or double-click the entire line. 2. Right-click the event line, and this window...
  • Page 93 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Note: If you click “Get Selected Events” without first checking an event’s box, this message appears: After you successfully download an event, you see a screen like this: Note that it says “No data selected!” and that two of the buttons are grayed out.

  • Page 94: Datalog Buttons

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Selected events are shown as pages with information written on them, while unselected (un-downloaded) events are plain pages: Selected events 10.5.17 Datalog Buttons Buttons are provided for controlling the data downloading, storage, and views: When any of these is selected, it is highlighted with...
  • Page 95 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide The following section explains the buttons and their functions: Refresh Event Information. When you click this button, the events are downloaded. Get All Events. Download all events in the datalog. Get Selected Events. Only download items that you have selected from the list.
  • Page 96 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide to select and Control-C to copy. (Most programs let you use Control-V to paste, but check your program’s user’s guide to be sure.) Graph. The graph shows the trend line of the current event’s data. When you select this graph view, an additional toolbar appears, with options for viewing.
  • Page 97 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide The graph shows the trend line of the current event’s data. When you select this graph view, an additional toolbar appears, with options for viewing: Button Function Zoom in Zoom out...
  • Page 98 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Fit width Fit height Fit page Points-and-lines graph Points-only graph Lines-only graph Show/hide X and Y information Show/Hide axis (graph lines) Show/hide notes Export graph...
  • Page 99 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Zoom In and Zoom Out give you different enlargements of the graph, and can be helpful when trying to examine dense data. Fit Width, Fit Height, and Fit Page also provide different views, compressing or expanding the graphic area to fit your needs.
  • Page 100 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Note: You can move the graph around in the window by clicking and dragging with your mouse. In addition, if “Show X and Y Information” is on, wherever you point with the mouse, a tool tip shows you the coordinates (time vs.
  • Page 101 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide represents. The small dialog box indicates the line color, allows you to show or hide the line by clicking the check box, and set the dialog box’s opacity (50% to 100%). A lower opacity value makes the box seem more transparent. This lets you reduce interference with the chart display.
  • Page 102 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Export Graph lets you save the current event’s graph as a “.png” graphics file. Export All Events. Export all events in the datalog to a file in Microsoft Excel (.xls) format. A dialog box appears, which allows you to select where the file will go, plus you can name it.
  • Page 103 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 4. Click “Save.” The file is saved as a .xls (Microsoft Excel spreadsheet). When you open the saved file, note that each event has been saved on a separate Worksheet, named with the same event name shown in the Event List.
  • Page 104 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide There are two columns on each Worksheet. The left column provides the Summary: The right column gives original data:...
  • Page 105 The .xls file can be opened for later reference. Save Datalog. The datalog from a DoseRAE 2 can be saved on the computer’s hard disk as a binary file with the extension “.dtl.” You will be prompted to find a location where the file should be stored.
  • Page 106 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide To delete all datalog from DoseRAE 2, the system will ask you to confirm the request: Click “OK” to delete the entire datalog. Otherwise, click “Cancel” to return back to Datalog Chart window.

  • Page 107: Exiting Prorae Dosimeter

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 10.6 Exiting ProRAE Dosimeter When you are done using ProRAE Dosimeter and want to exit the program, make sure you have saved any data that you need to transfer or retain. Once that is done, click “File” and select “Exit” from the menu.

  • Page 108: Doserae 2 Technical Specifications

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 11 DoseRAE 2 Technical Specifications Silicon PIN diode and Sensors CsI (Tl) crystal + PIN diode X-ray and Gamma radiation Radiation detection 3.3" × 2.2" × 0.4" (85mm × Size 55mm × 9.6mm) without clip 1.8 oz (50 gm) with battery and...
  • Page 109 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Adjustable from 1.0μSv/h to Dose rate alarm 10Sv/h or 114µR/h to 1140R/h levels > 3000 data points (30 to 3600 Datalog seconds, in adjustable intervals) Shock resistance Passes drop test from 59" (1.5m) Buzzer (> 85dB @ 12"/30 cm),...

  • Page 110: Technical Support

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 12 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...

  • Page 111: Rae Systems Contacts

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 13 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...
  • Page 112 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide RAE Systems UK Ltd D5 Culham Innovation Centre Culham Science Centre Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3DB United Kingdom Phone: +44 1865408368 Fax: +44 1235531119 Mobile: +44 7841362693 Email: raeuk@raeeurope.com RAE Systems France 336, rue de la fée des eaux...
  • Page 113 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 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...
  • Page 114 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 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 RAE Systems Japan 403 Plaza Ochanomizu Bldg. 2-1 Surugadai Kanda Chiyoda-Ku...
  • Page 115 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 116 P/N 035-4025-000 Rev. A March 2011...

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