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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

    Charging With Instrument Off..11 User Interface ..........12 Display..........12 User Interface Icons......13 6.2.1 Advanced Version Icons ....14 Turning DoseRAE 2 On ........ 15 Turning DoseRAE 2 Off ....... 16 Low-Voltage Shutoff......16 Operation............17 Normal Operating Mode....... 17 9.1.1 Dose And Dose Rate....
  • Page 5 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.1.5 Clock/Calendar ......27 9.1.6 Ambient Temperature ....28 Programming Mode......28 9.2.1 Entering Programming Mode ..29 9.2.2 Navigating Programming Mode .. 32 9.2.3 Alarms & Datalog Mode....32 9.2.4 Dose Alarm Value ....... 37 9.2.5...
  • Page 6 Firmware Version ....86 10.5.15 Read Event Headers ....87 10.5.16 Selecting An Event ....90 10.5.17 Datalog Buttons ....... 92 10.6 Exiting ProRAE Dosimeter ....105 DoseRAE 2 Technical Specifications ..106 Technical Support ........108 RAE Systems Contacts ......109...

  • 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 2

    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,...

  • Page 16: Advanced Version Icons

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Over load Low-channel sensor failure High-channel sensor failure Stand-alone mode System control mode Countdown time Dose alarm value Dose rate alarm value User ID Clock/Calendar 6.2.1 Advanced Version Icons The following icons are only found on th...

  • Page 17: Turning Doserae 2 On

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 7 Turning DoseRAE 2 On Press and ho the [MODE] button for 5 se conds. As DoseRAE s 2 tarts up, the LCD screen illum inates and checks the display segments and backlight. It e display, working...

  • Page 18: Turning Doserae 2 Off

    Press [SET] to see the background dose rate va lues: 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

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9 Operation oseRAE 2 has two operating modes: • Normal Operating Mode • Programming Mode Normal Operating Mode is the default. After th e unit is turned on, it is in Normal Operating Mode. Programming Mode is described on page 28.
  • Page 20 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Normal Operating Mo de Functions Function MODE Dose & Clear dose Dose Do se rate （hold 5 S） e Rate untdown Countdown ------ ----- time Pre-alarm Alarm Alarm s ----- value value value se Rate Pre-alarm...

  • Page 21: Dose And Dose Rate

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.1.1 Dose And Dose Rate hen the DoseRAE 2 is turned on, it is in Normal Operati ng M ode n a d the reen shows curren ted dos accumula age: Press [SE T] to see the current background dose rate:...
  • Page 22 The final, cleared dose display looks like this: If you do not want to clear the dose, then press ET]. It returns to the dose-accumulating screen: ote: When the DoseRAE 2 is in normal display mode, you can shut off the buzzer and alarms by pressing an d holding [SET] 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 readi ngs.

  • 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- remainin g screen (where it says, for example, 80m), press [MODE].
  • Page 26 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 display ing cu rrent readings.

  • Page 27: Dose Rate Alarm

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.1.3 Dose Rate Alarm The Dos e Rate Alarm alerts you when the dose alue per hour exceeds the set value. From the Do se Alarm screen, press [MODE] to switch to Dose Rate Al arm: The letter “R”...
  • 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 utton 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 PC running ProRAE Dosimeter Software. Note: If you do not change a setting or press a utton for 60 seconds, the DoseRAE 2 reverts to displaying current readings. 9.1.5 Clock/Calendar From the User ID screen, press [MODE] to switch Clock/Calendar.

  • Page 30: Ambient Temperature

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.1.6 Ambient T emperature From the Clock/Calendar screen, press [MODE] to switch to Ambient T emperature. The ambient temperature unit can be selected t show as Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) in Programming Mode or via a PC running ProRAE Dosimeter Software.

  • Page 31: Entering Programming Mode

    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 se e this...
  • Page 32 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide The display then reverts to the normal reading display. 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 ode.
  • Page 33 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide rogramming Mode Settings Settin MODE To select alarms (light, buzzer, vibration) and datalog mode Set dose ----- ----- alarm value Set dose rate ----- ----- alarm val ue ----- ----- Set clock and ----- ----- calendar...

  • Page 34: Navigating Programming Mode

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.2.2 Navigating Programming Mode ce you hav e entered Programmin , yo u can step throu gh settings organized by nine main menu screens. Each menu screen has submenus, accessed by pressing [ SET]. 9.2.3 Alarm s &...
  • Page 35 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide isible Alarm (LED) On/Off At the Visible Alarm submenu, you see this sc reen: Press [SET] to change the visible alarm from on to off. ress it again to change from off to on. Once you are satisfied with your choice, press ODE] to confirm your selection and advance to e 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 t 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 e next submenu, Datalog On/Off.
  • Page 38 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Datalog On/Off At the Datalog On/Off submenu, you see this scree ress [SET] to change the datalog from on to off. Press [SET] again to change from off to on. nce you are satisfied with your choice, press and...

  • Page 39: Dose Alarm Value

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide .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. (Whe n it is moved to the right of the last digit, you no lon ee a decimal point.) Once you are select...
  • 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,...
  • Page 43 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 9.2.6.1 Time Press [SET] to enter th e clock settings. You see the me (in 24-hour, military-style mode): Press [SET], and the first “hour” digit blinks. Increas e 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 advan ce to the second “minute” digit. Increase the number by pressing [SET]. Each time you press [SET], the number increa ses. Your hoices 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 fir st “month” digit blinks. crease 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). hen 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 [MOD E] to advance to the fourth “year” digit. crease the number by pressing [SET]. Each time you press [SET], the number increases. Your choice are 0 through 9; it then “wraps” back through bers).
  • Page 48 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Press [SET] to access the screen showing the curre setting: Press [SET] to initiate changes. Increase the number by pressing [SET]. Each time you press [SET], the ber 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: he 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 (Sie verts), rem, and R oentgen). 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 scre 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 Temperat ure Unit The Temperature Unit submenu lets you set whether the display show s degrees in Celsius or Fahrenheit. his 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

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

  • Page 54: Prorae Dosimeter Software

    Software 10.1 Overview ProRAE Do simeter is system software for modi- ing DoseRAE 2 parameters and for transferring datalog data to a computer for storage and review. Requirements ProRAE Dosimeter requires the following 10.2.1 Hardware Requirements • Pentium CPU, 1G •...

  • Page 55: Software Requirements

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 10.2.2 Software Requirements • Microsoft Windows XP (SP2), Wi ndows 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 omputer’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 a nd click “Next.” 5. At this s creen, 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 show n. 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 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 3.1 USB Driver Installation If y our compu ter 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...
  • Page 62 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide After you click on the “USB Driver V 4.40” 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). he 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 ca n open it in roRAE 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, altho 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. you connect any new DoseRAE 2s to the system, click “Refresh” to display them in the window. 10.5.3 System Options You can se t the date format via this menu. Select “...
  • Page 70 Your options are: • Year-Month-Date • Month-Date-Year • Date-Month-Year If you check t he 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 Sectio Global instrument information Alarm/Warning pe rcent Interval/Mode Command Diagnosis Current readings Buttons...

  • Page 76: Changes And Safeguards

    For example: 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 er ror wh en you click Set or Set All.
  • 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 in strument settings that control identification and access a re included here . You can change the User ID, Group ID, and Password. All other inform ation is static or automatically set.
  • Page 79 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Note: Changing Dose Unit in the Interval/Mo section changes the units expressed for read ings under Alarm/Warning Percent. They change as follows: ose unit Alarm/Warning Value mrem Changing the Dose Unit not only changes the units...

  • Page 80: Interval/Mode

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide • Hp(10) dose warning pct. • Hp(10) dose rate alarm • Hp(10) dose rate warning pct. 10.5.10 Interval/Mode t of the DoseRAE 2’ s parameters are set in this tion, eith er by in putting new values or by clicking butto Note: If you select “Off”...
  • Page 81 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide In addition, you can click the ra dio 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 secti on indicate whether n alarm is triggered, status, etc. This is real-time data transferred at the dos e rate data transfer interval. Differently colored ligh ts indicate the current status...
  • Page 83 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide • Staytime (countdown) warning • Staytime (countdown) alarm • Low sensor failure • High sensor failure • Low b attery • Overdue (calibration overdue) • Power Dose Warning the dose excee ds the set level, this warning is...
  • Page 84 If the battery’s charge is low, then this is indic ere. Overdue (calibration) The DoseRAE 2 is factory calibrated. It is typ ically esigned w ith a calibration interval of two years, lthough this may vary depending on national or...

  • Page 85: Current Readings

    DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Power This indicates whether the DoseRAE 2’s power is 10.5.12 Current Reading Three readings are shown here: • Temperature • Accumulated dose • Dose rate They are “live” data (changing as temperature and dose information are sent from...
  • Page 86 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide • Set A • Reset Dose • Reset Datetime • Read • Set • Close Load Template Load a previou sly saved template of parameters and settings from your com puter. The file has an extension of “.utm” (example: RadiationLab1.utm).
  • Page 87 The dose should read ze ro after you reset it. Reset Datetime Click this to resynchronize the DoseRAE 2’s ternal date and time to your computer’s date and time. Read licking the...

  • 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 th e current version of the irmware 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 win dow showing the firmware version and build date appears: 10.5.15 Read Event Headers Right-click the instrument shown in the Inst rument ist and select “Get Event Head er(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 windo...
  • 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 elected 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 yo u have selected from the list.
  • Page 96 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide to select and Control-C to copy. (Most programs let you use Co ntrol-V to paste, but check your program’s user’s guide to be sure.) Graph. The graph shows the trend line of th current event’s data. When you select this graph view, an additional toolbar appears, wit options for viewing.
  • Page 97 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide The graph shows the trend line of the current event’s data. When y ou select this graph view, an additional olbar appears, with option s 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/hid e notes Export graph...
  • Page 99 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide Zoom In a nd 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 v iews, com pressing 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 dragg ing with your mouse. addition, if “Show X and Y Information” is on, wherever you point with the mouse, a tool tip show you the coordinates (time vs.
  • Page 101 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide presents. 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, whi...
  • Page 103 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide 4. Click “Save.” The file is saved a s a .xls (Microsoft Exce l 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 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 y 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 Technica Specifications Silicon PIN diode and Detector CsI (TI) crystal X-ray and Gamma radiation Radiation (transmission doses) etection 3.5" × 2.17" × 0.37" (85mm × Size 55mm × 9.6mm), not including back clip 1.76 oz (50 gm), including...
  • Page 109 DoseRAE 2 User’s Guide < ±5% (at 1mSv/h, mea sured Accuracy with Continuous ly adjustable in the Dose alarm range of 1.0μSv to 9.999Sv levels Continuously adjustable in the Dose rate alarm range of 1.0μSv/ h to 9.999Sv/h levels > 3000 data points (30 to 360...

  • Page 110: Technical Support

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