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DURRIDGE RAD8 User Manual (106 pages)

Radon + Thoron Monitor

Brand: DURRIDGE | Category: Monitor | Size: 15.78 MB

Safety Warning
2
Service Records
2
Shipping and Contact Information
2
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
8
Unpacking
9
General Safety Instructions
10
Air Travel
11
Taking a Look
11
Starting a Two-Day Test
12
Connecting the RAD8 Hardware
12
Setting up the RAD8
13
Purging the RAD8
14
Starting the 2-Day Test
14
Completing the Test
15
Starting a Sniff Test
16
Basics of Rad8 Operation
18
Input Controls
18
Main Menu Organization
19
Starting a Radon Test
20
Overview
20
Setting the Testing Protocol
20
Configuring Individual Test Parameters
20
Test Parameters
22
Analysis Modes
22
Pump Modes
23
Stopping a Test
23
Purging the RAD8
24
Monitoring the Test Status
25
Browsing Stored Radon Data
27
Viewing Stored Data
27
Configuring System Settings
28
Measurement Unit Settings
28
Clock Settings
29
Audio Settings
30
Printing Settings
30
Display Settings
33
Locking and Unlocking the RAD8
33
Graph View Settings
34
Spectrum View Settings
34
Managing Custom Test Protocols
34
Managing Storage Space
34
Wi-Fi Settings
34
Capture Cloud Settings
34
Firmware Update Settings
35
Viewing RAD8 Device Information
35
Computer Connectivity
36
Computer Connection Basics
36
Connecting the RAD8 to a Computer Via USB
36
Capture Software
37
Introduction to Capture
37
Capture Installation
37
Feature Summary
38
Downloading RAD8 Data
38
Graphing and Analysis
38
Real-Time RAD8 Monitoring
38
Capture Cloud
39
Basics of Rad8 Technology: How It Works
40
Radon and Thoron Decay Chains
40
Radon-222 (Radon)
42
Radon-220 (Thoron)
42
Continuous Monitors
43
Radon Sniffers
44
Working Level
44
RAD8 Solid-State Detector
45
RAD8 Calibration and Data Correction
45
RAD8 Spectrum
46
Windows
47
Isotope Equilibrium
47
Analysis Modes: Rapid, Precise, and Automatic
49
Background
50
Short-Lived Radon and Thoron Progeny
50
Adsorbed Radon Gas
50
Intrinsic Background
51
Long-Lived Radon Daughters
51
Contamination by Radon, or Thoron, Producing Solids
51
Other Alpha Emitters
51
Beta and Gamma Emitters
51
Precision and Accuracy
52
Dry Operation
52
Humidity Correction
53
Concentration Uncertainties
53
Spectrum Examples
54
Operational Radon Spectra
54
Thoron Spectra
55
Combination Spectra
56
Pathological Spectra
58
Using the Rad8: Measuring Radon and Thoron in Air
60
Introduction
60
Continuous Monitoring
60
Preparation
60
Purging
61
Test Location
61
Test Protocol
61
To Print or Not to Print
63
Running the Test
63
Finishing the Test
63
Examining the Data
64
Sniffing
64
Why Sniff
64
Locating Radon Entry Points
64
Preparation
64
Purging
64
Running the Test
65
Drilled Sampling Points
66
Spot Readings
66
Grab Sampling
67
Applicability
67
Preparation and Protocol
67
Taking the Sample
67
Analysis
67
Thoron Measurement
68
Thoron and Radon
68
Thoron Measurement Issues
68
Calculation and Interference Correction
69
Avoiding Longer-Lived Decay Products
69
Standard Thoron Setup, Thoron Calibration and Flow Rate
70
Calculating Sample Decay
70
Calculating Internal Measurement Chamber Concentration
70
Measurement Chamber Thoron Sensitivity Calibration
71
Setting up a Thoron Measurement
71
Sniff Protocol for Thoron Measurement
72
Thoron Measurements in Standard Pump Mode
73
Managing Background
73
Airflow Rate Limits
74
Maximum Airflow Rate
74
Minimum Airflow Rate
74
Harsh and Hazardous Environments
75
Dusty Environment
75
Radiation Hazard
75
Using Rad8 Accessories: Testing Soil and Water
76
Introduction
76
Radon in Water
76
The RAD H2O and Big Bottle Systems
76
The RAD AQUA Accessory
77
The Water Probe Accessory
77
Soil Gas Sampling
78
Application
78
The Soil Gas Probe Accessory
78
Soil Gas Probe Preparation
78
Running the Test
79
Interpreting the Data
79
Emission Measurements
79
Application
79
Open-Loop Configuration
79
Closed-Loop Configuration
80
Very Low Emission Rates
80
Bulk Emissions
80
Surface Emission
81
The DRYSTIK
82
Maintenance
83
Accessories - Usage and Care
83
Desiccant
83
Laboratory Drying Unit
83
Small Drying Tube
84
Cascading Drying Tubes
84
Filters
85
Batteries
86
RAD8 Operating Ranges
86
Service and Repair
87
Calibration
87
Repair
87
Shipping
87
RAD8 Quality Assurance
90
Spectrum
90
Spill Factor (C Window to B Window)
90
Troubleshooting
91
Readings
91
No Counts
91
Excessive Uncertainty in Reading
91
Relative Humidity High
91
Water Ingress
92
Capture RAD8 Detection Failure
93
Appendix 1: THERMAL PRINTER
94
A1.1 Thermal Printer Description
94
A1.1.1 General Printer Information
94
A1.1.2 Printer Features
94
A1.1.3 Power Switch
94
A1.1.4 Indicator Leds
94
A1.1.5 Push Buttons
95
A1.1.6 Sensors
95
A1.2 Thermal Printer Operation
97
A1.2.1 Precautions
97
A1.2.2 Self-Test
97
A1.2.3 Setup Mode
97
A1.2.4 Using the Printer
99
A1.3 Thermal Printer Maintenance
99
A1.3.1 Battery Installation
99
A1.3.2 Paper Installation
99
A1.3.3 Cleaning the Printer
100
A1.3.4 Cleaning the Print Head
100
A1.4 Thermal Printer Specifications
101
Appendix 2: RAD8 Specifications
102
Appendix 3: Glossary of Terms
104

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