AT6101C Operation Windows | FRONTLINE Maintenance Tool

Last Updated: 04/28/2025 1:34 AM

The following table lists all the components that make up the document.

Title	Type	Status	Last Updated
Atomtex AT6101C Backpack	Device	Published	06/27/2024 1:47 PM
804 - 803 - Prepare Atomtex for Operation; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	09/21/2020 9:15 PM
2138 - Note : For this procedure, automatic identification is disabled per NSDD settings.	Annotation	Published	09/29/2020 2:02 PM
785 - Note : Apply a rain cover when necessary (due to weather conditions, possible contam...	Annotation	Published	10/26/2020 6:09 PM
883 - Note : Headphones can be used in a noisy environment or for discrete operation. ...	Annotation	Published	10/26/2020 6:10 PM
803 - Prepare Atomtex for Operation	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 5:48 PM
786 - 219 - Verify there are no sources of radiation near instrument; Remark:7	Procedure Step	Published	04/20/2025 6:37 PM
219 - Verify there are no sources of radiation near instrument	Instruction	Published	04/12/2025 4:20 PM
7 - No Radiation symbol	Remark	Published	07/12/2021 1:34 PM
794 - 793 - Place check sample into side pocket; Remark:791	Procedure Step	Published	05/24/2020 8:17 PM
793 - Place check sample into side pocket	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 5:47 PM
791 - Atomtex_Place_check_sample_in_side_pocket	Remark	Published	11/08/2024 9:21 PM
940 - 1377 - Power on BT-DU3 Adapter; Remark:939	Procedure Step	Published	09/30/2020 5:37 PM
1467 - Note : The BT-DU3 will power off after 10 minutes if not connected to the handheld c...	Annotation	Published	09/01/2020 7:11 PM
1377 - Power on BT-DU3 Adapter	Instruction	Published	09/30/2020 4:33 PM
939 - Press and hold the BT-DU3 Adapter PWR button until the yello...	Remark	Published	10/26/2020 5:51 PM
808 - 1495 - Power on mobile device; Remark:805	Procedure Step	Published	04/07/2025 1:32 PM
773 - Caution : Temperature range for operation of the handheld computer is -20 to 50°C....	Annotation	Published	10/26/2020 6:07 PM
1495 - Power on mobile device	Instruction	Published	11/12/2020 4:20 PM
805 - Press the Power button and wait for the screen to activate	Remark	Published	10/26/2020 6:03 PM
806 - The ATAS Scanner Mobile Software should start automatically. If not, press	Remark	Published	10/26/2020 6:02 PM
2137 - 1418 - Enter scanning file name; Remark:2129	Procedure Step	Published	09/29/2020 1:59 PM
1934 - Note : The prompt to enter a file name will only appear for about 5 seconds if nothi...	Annotation	Published	09/29/2020 1:37 PM
1418 - Enter scanning file name	Instruction	Published	09/29/2020 1:38 PM
2129 - Enter a filename associated with the current task. For example: Stadium-1 or ...	Remark	Published	09/29/2020 1:55 PM
811 - 2220 - Wait for measurement to complete; Remark:809	Procedure Step	Published	04/20/2025 12:45 PM
2220 - Wait for measurement to complete	Instruction	Published	10/22/2020 11:15 AM
809 - The start-up sequence may take a few minutes to complete.	Remark	Published	09/30/2020 4:42 PM
2136 - 2128 - If prompted, tap Yes to perform stabilization; Remark:2130	Procedure Step	Published	09/29/2020 1:59 PM
2126 - Note : It is recommended to perform a stabilization upon startup, at least once a we...	Annotation	Published	09/29/2020 1:36 PM
2128 - If prompted, tap Yes to perform stabilization	Instruction	Published	09/29/2020 1:40 PM
2130 - IO AT6101C ATAS Perform Stabilization	Remark	Published	09/29/2020 1:54 PM
815 - 814 - Verify backpack connection to handheld computer; Remark:813	Procedure Step	Published	05/27/2020 5:01 PM
814 - Verify backpack connection to handheld computer	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 5:39 PM
813 - SCANNING... should appear at the top of the display. Gamma a...	Remark	Published	09/30/2020 4:44 PM
818 - 817 - Verify sufficient battery level is available to conduct operation; Remark:816	Procedure Step	Published	05/27/2020 5:04 PM
817 - Verify sufficient battery level is available to conduct operation	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 5:38 PM
816 - Battery power is indicated across the top of the screen and by the number of&...	Remark	Published	09/30/2020 4:45 PM
2135 - 1943 - Verify sufficient memory to conduct operation; Remark:2131	Procedure Step	Published	09/29/2020 2:00 PM
1943 - Verify sufficient memory to conduct operation	Instruction	Published	09/29/2020 1:41 PM
2131 - IO AT6101C ATAS Memory Free	Remark	Published	09/29/2020 1:53 PM
822 - 821 - Verify GPS connection (if needed); Remark:819	Procedure Step	Published	09/21/2020 8:45 PM
820 - Note : The GPS (Global Positioning System) signal appears only when the handheld com...	Annotation	Published	10/26/2020 6:05 PM
1935 - Note : If the instrument was moved >200 km, it may take 5 to 10 minutes to acquir...	Annotation	Published	09/29/2020 1:34 PM
821 - Verify GPS connection (if needed)	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 5:37 PM
819 - GPS position connection is displayed across the top of the screen. The text a...	Remark	Published	10/26/2020 5:53 PM
826 - 825 - Verify Fn at top of screen; Remark:823	Procedure Step	Published	05/27/2020 5:12 PM
825 - Verify Fn at top of screen	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 5:35 PM
823 - This will allow the use of "shortcut" keys	Remark	Published	09/30/2020 4:47 PM
824 - If the screen does not show Fn, press the blue button.	Remark	Published	10/26/2020 6:01 PM
2134 - 828 - Choose background mode; Remark:2132	Procedure Step	Published	09/29/2020 2:01 PM
2125 - Note : Permanent background mode is recommended when using the backpack for stationa...	Annotation	Published	09/29/2020 1:33 PM
828 - Choose background mode	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 5:33 PM
2132 - Tap Menu > Scanner to see background mod...	Remark	Published	09/29/2020 1:53 PM
832 - 831 - Adjust volume as needed; Remark:830	Procedure Step	Published	05/27/2020 5:20 PM
831 - Adjust volume as needed	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 5:33 PM
830 - The volume can be adjusted using the buttons on the left side of the handheld...	Remark	Published	09/30/2020 4:50 PM
835 - 834 - Place handheld computer in case; Remark:833	Procedure Step	Published	05/27/2020 5:25 PM
834 - Place handheld computer in case	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 5:30 PM
833 - Attach the handheld computer to clothing (such as a belt) or hand carry. ...	Remark	Published	10/26/2020 5:54 PM
838 - 319 - Perform operational test; Remark:836	Procedure Step	Published	04/11/2022 12:46 PM
319 - Perform operational test	Instruction	Published	06/10/2021 8:31 PM
836 - Refer to DET-HHD-ATM-RM09 Operational Test Windows to verify equipme...	Remark	Published	09/30/2020 4:51 PM
840 - 839 - Search Item/Area of Interest; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	07/19/2021 6:28 PM
839 - Search Item/Area of Interest	Instruction	Published	07/19/2021 4:54 PM
844 - 843 - Verify instrument is in SCANNING mode; Remark:898	Procedure Step	Published	10/23/2020 4:36 PM
841 - Note : The Atomtex backpack automatically enters SCANNING mode after successful init...	Annotation	Published	10/26/2020 6:54 PM
843 - Verify instrument is in SCANNING mode	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 6:57 PM
898 - IO PG AT6101C Scanning Mode Red Highlight	Remark	Published	06/03/2020 10:19 AM
842 - Press Right button to start a new scan at any time.	Remark	Published	10/23/2020 4:34 PM
847 - 846 - Walk slowly in the area of interest; Remark:845	Procedure Step	Published	05/28/2020 3:45 PM
846 - Walk slowly in the area of interest	Instruction	Published	07/29/2021 4:15 PM
845 - Using the Atomtex backpack to scan an area of interest	Remark	Published	06/24/2020 9:27 AM
850 - 849 - Observe instrument response for elevated radiation levels; Remark:848	Procedure Step	Published	05/28/2020 3:47 PM
849 - Observe instrument response for elevated radiation levels	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 6:59 PM
848 - When the alarm thresholds are exceeded, lights will flash and an audio messag...	Remark	Published	10/26/2020 7:09 PM
854 - 853 - Locate area with highest level of radiation; Remark:852	Procedure Step	Published	05/28/2020 4:02 PM
851 - Note : A handheld survey instrument can be used to more accurately locate the source...	Annotation	Published	09/30/2020 5:00 PM
853 - Locate area with highest level of radiation	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 6:59 PM
852 - A gradual 360° turn may be needed to determine the direction of the source. ...	Remark	Published	08/27/2021 5:02 PM
857 - 856 - Identify Isotopes; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	11/04/2020 6:06 PM
856 - Identify Isotopes	Instruction	Published	07/23/2021 9:20 PM
860 - 859 - Start identification measurement; Remark:858	Procedure Step	Published	05/28/2020 4:18 PM
859 - Start identification measurement	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 7:00 PM
858 - Press the Up button.	Remark	Published	09/29/2020 1:51 PM
863 - 2220 - Wait for measurement to complete; Remark:861	Procedure Step	Published	04/20/2025 12:48 PM
2123 - Note : If needed, press the UP button to add identification time.	Annotation	Published	10/26/2020 7:21 PM
861 - The remaining time is displayed at the top of the screen.	Remark	Published	10/26/2020 7:07 PM
867 - 866 - Evaluate identification results; Remark:865	Procedure Step	Published	09/21/2020 9:30 PM
866 - Evaluate identification results	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 7:02 PM
865 - Identified isotopes are displayed in the program messages. Unrecognized isoto...	Remark	Published	10/26/2020 7:06 PM
260 - 313 - Power off instrument; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	07/23/2021 2:43 PM
313 - Power off instrument	Instruction	Published	07/23/2021 2:41 PM
2133 - 2127 - Stop ATAS Scanner Mobile software; Remark:1805	Procedure Step	Published	09/29/2020 2:08 PM
2127 - Stop ATAS Scanner Mobile software	Instruction	Published	09/29/2020 1:42 PM
1805 - Tap MENU > Settings > Exit	Remark	Published	09/29/2020 1:49 PM
876 - 4703 - Power off mobile device; Remark:874	Procedure Step	Published	04/21/2025 8:37 AM
4703 - Power off mobile device	Instruction	Published	04/07/2025 5:38 PM
874 - To power off the handheld computer, press the Power button u...	Remark	Published	10/26/2020 7:19 PM
879 - 878 - Power off BT-DU3 Adapter; Remark:877	Procedure Step	Published	05/28/2020 5:04 PM
878 - Power off BT-DU3 Adapter	Instruction	Published	05/28/2020 5:04 PM
877 - To power off the BT-DU3 Adapter, press the PWR button for ab...	Remark	Published	11/12/2020 6:09 PM
882 - 881 - Connect instrument to external power; Remark:880	Procedure Step	Published	09/21/2020 9:20 PM
2139 - Note : The handheld computer will power on when connected to the charger.	Annotation	Published	09/29/2020 1:30 PM
881 - Connect instrument to external power	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 7:04 PM
880 - The BT-DU3 Adapter and handheld computer should charge when not in use.	Remark	Published	10/26/2020 7:04 PM
Operator Procedure	Document Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:31 PM
Note	Annotation Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:25 PM
Caution	Annotation Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:24 PM
No Radiation Symbol	Image	Published	08/13/2024 2:56 PM
Atomtex_Backpack_Side_Pocket_Red_Arrow_0.png	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:44 PM
AT6101C_Partial_pocket_side_KCL Potassium check sample_Puck_red_arrow_1.png	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:26 PM
AT6101C Full Front Pocket	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:26 PM
Atomtex_BT-DU3_Adapter_PWR.png	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:26 PM
NautizX8 Power Button on Keypad	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:26 PM
ATAS Scanner NautizX8 Screen on start up	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:26 PM
NautizX8_keypad_F1	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:29 PM
NautizX8_ATAS_Win_File_Name Enter	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_screen_background_timer_red_highlight.png	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
AT6101C ATAS Preparing Request Stabilization	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_screen_scanning_51nsv_red_highlight.png	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_screen_battery_time_red_highlight_0.png	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
AT6101C ATAS Screen Memory Free	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_GPS_screen_display.png	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_screen_FN_indication.png	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_Keypad_blue_bar	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:29 PM
NautizX8_AT_screen_adaptivebkg_red_highlight.png	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_Volume_buttons	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_Menu_Sound_Option_0.png	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_Handheld_Case	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:29 PM
NautizX8_AT_screen_scanning_mode_red_highlight.png	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_keypad_6_button	Image	Published	11/16/2020 5:58 PM
NautizX8_AT_Scanning_Area	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:29 PM
NautizX8_AT_screen_alarm_gamma_red_highlight.png	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_keypad_2_button	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:34 PM
NautizX8_AT_Screen_Time_Remaining.png	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_screen_isotope_list.png	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
ATAS Scanner menu settings location	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
ATAS Scanner exit location	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
NautizX8_AT_Keypad_power_button	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:29 PM
NautizX8_AT_Screen_Menu_Power_off	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:30 PM
Atomtex_BT-DU3_Power_Button	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:30 PM
Atomtex_BT-DU3_Connect_to_power	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:30 PM
NautizX8_AT_External_Power	Image	Published	09/04/2020 10:30 PM

DET-HHD-ATM-OP01

Search for and identify radioactive material using the Atomtex AT6101C backpack radiation scanner with the Atomtex Windows mobile application (App).

Equipment Hierarchy

Atomtex AT6101C Backpack

Technician Level

Duration

Materials Required

Atomtex check sample

Windows handheld computer

ATAS Scanner Mobile application

DET-HHD-ATM-RM09 AT6101C Operational Test Windows

Originators

Demboski, Erica

Tucker, Brian

Patton, Greg

Zalesny, Mary

Originating Organization

PNNL

Date of Origin

2017-12-01

Version

1.00

Version #

Revision #

1.00

Revision Description

Include instructions for manual identification

Revision #

2.00

Revision Description

Updated reference to Operational Test Windows, updated title to reflect Windows App, added several notes and steps.

Revision Date

2020-09-01

Revision Author

Demboski, Erica

Step 1

Main Step

804 - 803 - Prepare Atomtex for Operation; Remark:

2138 - Note : For this procedure, automatic identification is disabled per NSDD settings.

Type

Note

For this procedure, automatic identification is disabled per NSDD settings.

785 - Note : Apply a rain cover when necessary (due to weather conditions, possible contam...

Type

Note

Apply a rain cover when necessary (due to weather conditions, possible contamination, or to change backpack appearance)

883 - Note : Headphones can be used in a noisy environment or for discrete operation. ...

Type

Note

Headphones can be used in a noisy environment or for discrete operation.

Step 00

803 - Prepare Atomtex for Operation

Prepare Atomtex for Operation

786 - 219 - Verify there are no sources of radiation near instrument; Remark:7

Step 00

219 - Verify there are no sources of radiation near instrument

Verify there are no sources of radiation near instrument

794 - 793 - Place check sample into side pocket; Remark:791

Step 00

793 - Place check sample into side pocket

Place check sample into side pocket

791 - Atomtex_Place_check_sample_in_side_pocket

940 - 1377 - Power on BT-DU3 Adapter; Remark:939

1467 - Note : The BT-DU3 will power off after 10 minutes if not connected to the handheld c...

Type

Note

The BT-DU3 will power off after 10 minutes if not connected to the handheld computer.

Step 00

1377 - Power on BT-DU3 Adapter

Power on BT-DU3 Adapter

939 - Press and hold the BT-DU3 Adapter PWR button until the yello...

Press and hold the BT-DU3 Adapter PWR button until the yellow light is on and component lights flash. Place the Adapter back in the backpack and secure zippers.

Image of the Atomtex BT-DU3 adapter with PWR button in lower right corner

808 - 1495 - Power on mobile device; Remark:805

773 - Caution : Temperature range for operation of the handheld computer is -20 to 50°C....

Type

Caution

Temperature range for operation of the handheld computer is -20 to 50°C.

Step 00

805 - Press the Power button and wait for the screen to activate

Press the Power button and wait for the screen to activate

NautizX8 Power button in lower right position, for AT6101C backpack

Screen of the ATAS Scanner application starting

806 - The ATAS Scanner Mobile Software should start automatically. If not, press

The ATAS Scanner Mobile Software should start automatically. If not, press F1.

F1 key is the second key from the left at the top of the keypad

2137 - 1418 - Enter scanning file name; Remark:2129

1934 - Note : The prompt to enter a file name will only appear for about 5 seconds if nothi...

Type

Note

The prompt to enter a file name will only appear for about 5 seconds if nothing is typed.

Step 00

1418 - Enter scanning file name

Enter scanning file name

2129 - Enter a filename associated with the current task. For example: Stadium-1 or ...

Enter a filename associated with the current task. For example: Stadium-1 or TRAIN-421.

Enter file name extension for scanning file using virtual keypad

811 - 2220 - Wait for measurement to complete; Remark:809

Step 00

2220 - Wait for measurement to complete

Wait for measurement to complete

809 - The start-up sequence may take a few minutes to complete.

The start-up sequence may take a few minutes to complete.

ATAS Scanner application shows background timer countdown duration of 9

2136 - 2128 - If prompted, tap Yes to perform stabilization; Remark:2130

2126 - Note : It is recommended to perform a stabilization upon startup, at least once a we...

Type

Note

It is recommended to perform a stabilization upon startup, at least once a week. Not performing stabilization can result in failure to correctly identify isotopes.

Step 00

2128 - If prompted, tap Yes to perform stabilization

If prompted, tap Yes to perform stabilization

2130 - IO AT6101C ATAS Perform Stabilization

Screen displays "Request for gamma channel stabilization" while preparing for use

815 - 814 - Verify backpack connection to handheld computer; Remark:813

Step 00

814 - Verify backpack connection to handheld computer

Verify backpack connection to handheld computer

813 - SCANNING... should appear at the top of the display. Gamma a...

SCANNING... should appear at the top of the display. Gamma and neutron values should be changing.

Gamma uSv/h values on near top of screen, neutron cps values near screen bottom

818 - 817 - Verify sufficient battery level is available to conduct operation; Remark:816

Step 00

817 - Verify sufficient battery level is available to conduct operation

Verify sufficient battery level is available to conduct operation

816 - Battery power is indicated across the top of the screen and by the number of&...

Battery power is indicated across the top of the screen and by the number of bars at the right of the display.

Battery power, in hours remaining, is displayed at the top of the screen

2135 - 1943 - Verify sufficient memory to conduct operation; Remark:2131

Step 00

1943 - Verify sufficient memory to conduct operation

Verify sufficient memory to conduct operation

2131 - IO AT6101C ATAS Memory Free

Screen displays "Free memory for" time remaining

822 - 821 - Verify GPS connection (if needed); Remark:819

820 - Note : The GPS (Global Positioning System) signal appears only when the handheld com...

Type

Note

The GPS (Global Positioning System) signal appears only when the handheld computer can detect GPS satellite signals.

1935 - Note : If the instrument was moved >200 km, it may take 5 to 10 minutes to acquir...

Type

Note

If the instrument was moved >200 km, it may take 5 to 10 minutes to acquire GPS.

Step 00

821 - Verify GPS connection (if needed)

Verify GPS connection (if needed)

819 - GPS position connection is displayed across the top of the screen. The text a...

GPS position connection is displayed across the top of the screen. The text alternates with remaining hours of battery life and available memory.

GPS position information is displayed near the top of the screen, where battery life information also displays

826 - 825 - Verify Fn at top of screen; Remark:823

Step 00

825 - Verify Fn at top of screen

Verify Fn at top of screen

823 - This will allow the use of "shortcut" keys

This will allow the use of "shortcut" keys

The "Fn" symbol appears at the top of the display screen if the "function" ability is activated.

824 - If the screen does not show Fn, press the blue button.

If the screen does not show Fn, press the blue button.

To the right of the 9 key is the blue bar key

2134 - 828 - Choose background mode; Remark:2132

2125 - Note : Permanent background mode is recommended when using the backpack for stationa...

Type

Note

Permanent background mode is recommended when using the backpack for stationary operations or in a moving vehicle such as a railway train. Adaptive background is only recommended for search operations on foot.

Step 00

828 - Choose background mode

Choose background mode

2132 - Tap Menu > Scanner to see background mod...

Tap Menu > Scanner to see background mode options.

The Adaptive Bkg option is the bottom option in the Scanner menu

832 - 831 - Adjust volume as needed; Remark:830

Step 00

831 - Adjust volume as needed

Adjust volume as needed

830 - The volume can be adjusted using the buttons on the left side of the handheld...

The volume can be adjusted using the buttons on the left side of the handheld computer. You can also turn the volume on/off by selecting Menu > Settings.

On the left side of the handheld computer are two buttons that control volume

In the Settings menu, the Sound on/off option is the top option

835 - 834 - Place handheld computer in case; Remark:833

Step 00

834 - Place handheld computer in case

Place handheld computer in case

833 - Attach the handheld computer to clothing (such as a belt) or hand carry. ...

Attach the handheld computer to clothing (such as a belt) or hand carry.

Slide the handheld computer into the plastic protective case

838 - 319 - Perform operational test; Remark:836

Step 00

319 - Perform operational test

Perform operational test

836 - Refer to DET-HHD-ATM-RM09 Operational Test Windows to verify equipme...

Refer to DET-HHD-ATM-RM09 Operational Test Windows to verify equipment functionality before use.

Step 2

Main Step

840 - 839 - Search Item/Area of Interest; Remark:

Step 00

839 - Search Item/Area of Interest

Search Item/Area of Interest

844 - 843 - Verify instrument is in SCANNING mode; Remark:898

841 - Note : The Atomtex backpack automatically enters SCANNING mode after successful init...

Type

Note

The Atomtex backpack automatically enters SCANNING mode after successful initialization and stabilization.

Step 00

843 - Verify instrument is in SCANNING mode

Verify instrument is in SCANNING mode

898 - IO PG AT6101C Scanning Mode Red Highlight

When in SCANNING mode, the word "SCANNING" appears at the top of the display

842 - Press Right button to start a new scan at any time.

Press Right button to start a new scan at any time.

The right arrow is located on number 6 of the keypad.

847 - 846 - Walk slowly in the area of interest; Remark:845

Step 00

846 - Walk slowly in the area of interest

Walk slowly in the area of interest

845 - Using the Atomtex backpack to scan an area of interest

Using the AtomTex backpack and handheld computer to scan an area of interest

850 - 849 - Observe instrument response for elevated radiation levels; Remark:848

Step 00

849 - Observe instrument response for elevated radiation levels

Observe instrument response for elevated radiation levels

848 - When the alarm thresholds are exceeded, lights will flash and an audio messag...

When the alarm thresholds are exceeded, lights will flash and an audio message will sound.

During a gamma alarm, the screen will display a large red dot, indicating a gamma alarm. The gamma CPS chart will also turn red during alarm.

854 - 853 - Locate area with highest level of radiation; Remark:852

851 - Note : A handheld survey instrument can be used to more accurately locate the source...

Type

Note

A handheld survey instrument can be used to more accurately locate the source of radiation.

Step 00

853 - Locate area with highest level of radiation

Locate area with highest level of radiation

852 - A gradual 360° turn may be needed to determine the direction of the source. ...

A gradual 360° turn may be needed to determine the direction of the source. Move in the direction of increasing radiation. Continue moving until radiation levels begin to decrease.

Step 3

Main Step