Fluke Victoreen 05-437 Operators User manual
Victoreen®05-437
Primalert®35 Area Radiation Monitor
Operators Manual
March 2005
Manual No. 126011 Rev. 3
©2003, 2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies
Fluke Biomedical
Radiation Management Services
6045 Cochran Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
440.498.2564
www.flukebiomedical.com/rms
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Product Description ..................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Specifications............................................................................................... 1-2
Section 2: Getting Started........................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Receiving Inspection.................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Mounting ...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Power........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Optional Power ............................................................................................ 2-2
2.5 Routine Cleaning ......................................................................................... 2-2
2.6 Attaching a Ground Wire.............................................................................. 2-2
Section 3: Operation.................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Set up .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Testing ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Setting the Alarm Level................................................................................ 3-1
3.4 Alarm Reset ................................................................................................. 3-1
Section 4: Maintenance ............................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................ 4-1
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Introduction
Product Description 1
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Section 1
Introduction
1.1 Product Description
The Primalert® 35 Area Radiation Monitor provides reliable, continuous monitoring of radioactive
materials. Six front panel, color-coded LED's (1, 2, 4, 8,16, and 32 mR/h) indicate an increase or
decrease in radiation level. The LED for each level lights as the radiation reaches that level and goes out
as the radiation drops below that level.
Visual and aural alarms are user-set to activate at anyone of the six levels via a front-panel screwdriver-
adjustable control. When the preset level is exceeded, bright flashing red lights (visible over a 1800 field)
and a loud intermittent signal are activated. The alarms stop automatically when the radiation level falls
below the preset value. The aural alarm indicators may be selected/deselected via a front panel switch.
Fail-safe operation is assured by continuous visual (front panel LED) indication of background radiation.
The unit is designed not to jam or indicate false readings at high radiation levels.
The Primalert 35 includes a jack to allow attachment of an optional Primalarm (Model 05-434) at a remote
location up to 100 feet from the main unit. The Primalarm provides both audible and visual warnings.
Figure 1-1 Primalert 35 Area Radiation Monitor
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1.2 Specifications
Detector Energy-compensated G-M tube
Energy Dependence 10% to 40% from 50 KeV to 2 MeV, as referenced to 137Cs
Overload Protection Alarms in fields higher than 100 R/h when detector is completely blocked for
pulse operation.
Operation Indicator Provide continuous visual indication of background radiation.
Range/lndicators 1 mR/h: Green
2 mR/h: Green
4 mR/h: Yellow
8 mR/h: Yellow
16 mR/h: Red
32 mR/h: Red
Response Time Level Response Time
1 mR/h 3 seconds
2 mR/h 1.5 seconds
4 mR/h 800 milliseconds
8 mR/h 400 milliseconds
16 mR/h 200 milliseconds
32 mR/h 100 milliseconds
Alarms Alarm may be preset by user at any indicated discrete level by means of the
front panel selector switch; front panel switch selects all alarms or visual
only.
Visual Alarm: bright incandescent red lamps flashing on/off approximately
1/sec.
Aural Alarm: 400 Hz tone, alternating 1/sec; sound level = 76 db at one
foot.
Operating Conditions 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)
Maximum of 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
External Connectors Jack located on case bottom allows attachment of external aural/visual
alarm (Primalarm) at remote location.
Power Supply Part 14-314 (United States, Canada)
Input 117 VAC, 60 Hz, 12 W
Output 12 VDC, 500 mA
Part 14-400 (Europe)
Input 230 VAC, 50 Hz,
Output 12 VDC, 500 mA
Part 14-417 (United Kingdom)
Introduction
Specifications 1
1-3
Input 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 13.8 W
Output 12 VDC, 580 mA
Part 14-417, Part 14-416 (Australia)
Dimensions 5.9 in. high x 3.4 in. wide x 13 in thick Unit clips to wall with removable
mounting clip.
Accessories Supplied Appropriate 115V (230) CE approved converter
P/N 102007: Wall Mounting Bracket
P/N 74: Spare Lamp
Available:
P/N 05-441: PrimaPak™ II Backup Battery Pack
P/N 05-434: Primalarm™ Remote Alarm unit.
P/N 62-103: Check-source, 137Cs, 10 μCi, License Exempt
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Getting Started
Receiving Inspection 2
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Section 2
Getting Started
2.1 Receiving Inspection
Upon receipt of the unit:
1. Inspect the carton(s) and contents for damage. If damage is evident, file a claim with the
carrier and notify Fluke Biomedical, Radiation Management Services at 440.248.9300.
2. Remove the contents from the packing material.
3. Verify that all items listed on the packing list have been received and are in good condition.
If any of the listed items are missing or damaged, notify
Fluke Biomedical.
2.2 Mounting
The mounting bracket supplied (P/N 102007) may be attached to any convenient vertical mounting
surface. Before mounting the bracket to the wall, however, make sure that the 6 ft. converter power cord
will reach the nearest power outlet.
The wall-mounting bracket comes supplied with double-sided foam tape already attached. Just peel off
the protective paper covering and firmly apply to the mounting surface.
Once in place the bracket cannot be moved or
removed without destroying the tape. Make sure of
your installation site before applying.
2.3 Power
The plug on the end of the converter power cord should first be inserted into the larger jack on the bottom
of the Primalert. The converter should then be plugged into the wall outlet.
Note that when first connected to power, the Primalert may alarm for as long as three seconds before the
automatic reset is actuated.
NOTE
CAUTION
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2.4 Optional Power
The Primapak II storage battery supplies a source of 12-16 Volt DC power to the Primalert using the
converter plug connection. The plug is a Switchcraft #760, or equivalent, with the sleeve negative and pin
positive. The current drain at background radiation levels is about 25 mA, and about 250 mA at full alarm
levels.
The optional Primapak II Back-up Battery Pack, Model No. 05-441, is available as an optional power
source for the Primalert. The Primapak II consists of rechargeable gel cells and circuitry that switches the
Primalert to battery operation if line power is lost. When AC power is present, the battery is automatically
recharged. Fully charged cells provide approximately eight hours of operation under alarm conditions or
more than 32 hours of operation. The Primapak II includes a 120VAC/16VAC converter and interconnect
cable.
2.5 Routine Cleaning
Do not immerse the Model 05-437 Primalert. The
unit is not waterproof. Liquid could damage the
circuits. The unit should be kept clean and free
from dirt and contamination. The unit may be
cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth using any
commercially available cleaning or decontaminating
agent.
2.6 Attaching a Ground Wire
If required, use the following procedure to attach a separate ground wire to the instrument:
1. Loosen the screw in the center of the back cover.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Attach a wire to the ground terminal by running it up through the small hole between the jacks.
At least #16 gauge wire should be used for this
purpose.
4. Replace and secure the back cover.
CAUTION
NOTE
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