RPM Sonalert Module Replacement | FRONTLINE Maintenance Tool

Last Updated: 04/24/2025 1:44 AM

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

Title	Type	Status	Last Updated
Rapiscan PM-700 Pedestrian Monitor	Device	Published	06/20/2024 11:38 AM
8468 - 1401 - Establish Initial Conditions; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 4:47 PM
1401 - Establish Initial Conditions	Instruction	Published	09/30/2022 3:14 PM
8489 - 1401 - Establish Initial Conditions; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	09/24/2023 9:51 AM
7265 - Warning : Traffic should temporarily be rerouted or halted during this procedure to ens...	Annotation	Published	04/27/2023 1:42 PM
8490 - 7592 - Inform system operators; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 8:49 PM
7592 - Inform system operators	Instruction	Published	06/29/2023 3:20 PM
8221 - 7676 - Brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated alarms, and fa...; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	09/01/2023 9:26 PM
7676 - Brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated alarms, and fa...	Instruction	Published	07/01/2023 11:39 PM
8492 - 8469 - Uninstall Faulty Sonalert Module; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 8:51 PM
8469 - Uninstall Faulty Sonalert Module	Instruction	Published	09/16/2023 10:05 PM
8494 - 8472 - Isolate faulty neutron Sonalert module; Remark:8473	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 8:53 PM
8475 - Note : Sonalert modules produce an audio alert during a Power On Self-Test (POST). P...	Annotation	Published	09/16/2023 5:54 PM
8472 - Isolate faulty neutron Sonalert module	Instruction	Published	09/16/2023 5:30 PM
8473 - The Sonalert below the blue LED is for neutron alarms. It em...	Remark	Published	09/16/2023 5:33 PM
8493 - 8470 - Isolate faulty gamma Sonalert module; Remark:8471	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 8:52 PM
8470 - Isolate faulty gamma Sonalert module	Instruction	Published	09/16/2023 5:30 PM
8471 - The Sonalert below the red LED is for gamma alarms. It emits...	Remark	Published	09/16/2023 5:27 PM
8495 - 8476 - Disconnect wiring from faulty Sonalert module; Remark:8477	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 9:54 PM
7352 - Note : It is good practice to verify all cables and connectors are labeled prior to ...	Annotation	Published	05/03/2023 11:27 AM
8476 - Disconnect wiring from faulty Sonalert module	Instruction	Published	09/16/2023 5:57 PM
8477 - Neutron Sonalert Module	Remark	Published	04/13/2025 5:58 PM
9174 - Gamma Sonalert Module	Remark	Published	04/13/2025 6:09 PM
8496 - 8478 - Unscrew mounting ring; Remark:8479	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 8:55 PM
8478 - Unscrew mounting ring	Instruction	Published	09/16/2023 6:08 PM
8479 - Rotate threaded ring counter-clockwise. It may be necessary to use an adjusta...	Remark	Published	09/16/2023 6:13 PM
8497 - 8480 - Remove faulty Sonalert module; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 8:56 PM
8480 - Remove faulty Sonalert module	Instruction	Published	09/16/2023 6:14 PM
3397 - 3395 - Label faulty component; Remark:3396	Procedure Step	Published	07/21/2024 6:59 AM
3395 - Label faulty component	Instruction	Published	08/07/2021 11:07 AM
3396 - Use tag or tape. Include date of removal, description of failure symptoms, co...	Remark	Published	08/09/2021 11:35 AM
8499 - 8481 - Install New Sonalert Module; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 8:57 PM
8481 - Install New Sonalert Module	Instruction	Published	09/16/2023 6:18 PM
8500 - 8482 - Mount new Sonalert module; Remark:8483	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 8:58 PM
8482 - Mount new Sonalert module	Instruction	Published	09/16/2023 6:19 PM
8483 - Place Sonalert module through hole in door and install the threaded ring.&nbs...	Remark	Published	09/16/2023 6:20 PM
8501 - 8484 - Connect wires to Sonalert module; Remark:9176	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 8:59 PM
7263 - Caution : Correct placement of connectors and wiring is critical to proper operation.	Annotation	Published	04/24/2023 2:32 PM
8484 - Connect wires to Sonalert module	Instruction	Published	09/16/2023 6:22 PM
9176 - Neutron alarm Sonalert connections: Positive termi...	Remark	Published	09/28/2023 2:19 PM
9175 - Gamma alarm Sonalert connections: Positive termina...	Remark	Published	09/28/2023 2:04 PM
7279 - 7249 - Return equipment to normal operating condition; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	04/27/2023 4:13 PM
7249 - Return equipment to normal operating condition	Instruction	Published	04/08/2025 3:22 PM
8503 - 7250 - Power on RPM; Remark:7251	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 9:00 PM
7250 - Power on RPM	Instruction	Published	05/01/2023 8:31 AM
7251 - Move LD-260 switch to ON position. The LED PWR ON	Remark	Published	05/10/2023 3:14 PM
8504 - 8486 - Verify operation of new Sonalert; Remark:8487	Procedure Step	Published	09/16/2023 10:56 PM
8486 - Verify operation of new Sonalert	Instruction	Published	09/16/2023 6:55 PM
8487 - Both neutron and gamma Sonalert modules produce an audio alert during Power O...	Remark	Published	09/16/2023 7:00 PM
8506 - 7254 - Confirm network connection; Remark:7255	Procedure Step	Published	09/24/2023 3:34 PM
7254 - Confirm network connection	Instruction	Published	04/27/2023 2:22 PM
7255 - Contact operators to confirm communications have been reestablished between RPM ...	Remark	Published	05/10/2023 3:15 PM
8507 - 7256 - Close and lock all RPM doors; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	09/24/2023 3:35 PM
7256 - Close and lock all RPM doors	Instruction	Published	04/27/2023 2:21 PM
7842 - 7820 - Inform system operators upon completion of maintenance action; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	07/07/2023 11:15 PM
7820 - Inform system operators upon completion of maintenance action	Instruction	Published	07/07/2023 10:02 PM
322 - 321 - Document maintenance actions; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	06/17/2021 9:49 AM
321 - Document maintenance actions	Instruction	Published	04/21/2025 11:19 AM
2869 - 2585 - Document maintenance performed; Remark:2866	Procedure Step	Published	06/18/2021 5:58 PM
2585 - Document maintenance performed	Instruction	Published	07/09/2021 12:15 PM
2866 - Record observations, times, and results for the maintenance report.	Remark	Published	04/21/2025 11:39 AM
4706 - 4705 - Submit report; Remark:4864	Procedure Step	Published	06/29/2022 9:50 AM
4705 - Submit report	Instruction	Published	06/29/2022 9:50 AM
4864 - As specified by management or contractual obligations.	Remark	Published	07/28/2022 1:36 PM
Corrective Maintenance Procedure	Document Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:32 PM
Upon failure of Sonalert module	Frequency	Published	09/16/2023 9:36 PM
Warning	Annotation Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:25 PM
Note	Annotation Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:25 PM
Caution	Annotation Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:24 PM
Technician 2	Skill Level	Published	04/09/2020 1:17 AM
Keys to access RPM	Replacement Parts	Published	04/27/2023 6:56 PM
Medium Phillips (PH2) screwdriver	Tools	Published	04/24/2020 4:40 PM
Adjustable wrench	Replacement Parts	Published	06/02/2023 10:08 PM
Orange/yellow safety vest	Replacement Parts	Published	04/27/2023 6:56 PM
Safety shoes	Replacement Parts	Published	04/27/2023 6:56 PM
Gloves	Replacement Parts	Published	05/10/2023 3:28 PM
Protective headwear: glasses, hard hat	Replacement Parts	Published	05/10/2023 3:31 PM
Orange traffic cones	Replacement Parts	Published	04/27/2023 6:56 PM
Neutron Alarm	Image	Published	09/16/2023 5:28 PM
Gamma Sonalert	Image	Published	09/16/2023 5:26 PM
Neutron Speaker	Image	Published	09/16/2023 6:01 PM
Gamma Speaker	Image	Published	09/16/2023 6:00 PM
Unscrew Sonalert Ring	Image	Published	09/16/2023 6:10 PM
Neutron Terminal	Image	Published	09/28/2023 2:05 PM
Gamma Terminal.png	Image	Published	09/16/2023 6:39 PM
LD-260 Disconnect Switch Power On	Image	Published	05/04/2023 3:37 PM

DET-RPM-RAP-CM33

Replace the Sonalert module on a pedestrian radiation portal monitor (RPM).

Equipment Hierarchy

Rapiscan PM-700 Pedestrian Monitor

Frequency

Upon failure of Sonalert module

Technician Level

Technician 2

x 1

Duration

Length of time

Tools Required

Keys to access RPM

Medium Phillips (PH2) screwdriver

Adjustable wrench

Orange/yellow safety vest

Safety shoes

Gloves

Protective headwear: glasses, hard hat

Orange traffic cones

Materials Required

Rapiscan Sonalert Module (Rapiscan Part #6440)

Originators

Craig Stinson

Brian Tucker

Originating Organization

ORNL; PNNL

Approver

Cody Hostick

Safety Concerns

None

Final Documentation

Corrective Maintenance Report

Departmental Coordination

Prior to arrival, notify operators concerning expected work, duration, and anticipated alarms and fault indications.

Date of Origin

2021-07-01

Version

0.00

Preparation

Step 1

Main Step

8468 - 1401 - Establish Initial Conditions; Remark:

Step 00

1401 - Establish Initial Conditions

Establish Initial Conditions

8489 - 1401 - Establish Initial Conditions; Remark:

7265 - Warning : Traffic should temporarily be rerouted or halted during this procedure to ens...

Type

Warning

Traffic should temporarily be rerouted or halted during this procedure to ensure safety and prevent unscreened vehicles from passing.

Step 00

1401 - Establish Initial Conditions

Establish Initial Conditions

8490 - 7592 - Inform system operators; Remark:

Step 00

7592 - Inform system operators

Inform system operators

8221 - 7676 - Brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated alarms, and fa...; Remark:

Step 00

7676 - Brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated alarms, and fa...

Brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated alarms, and fault indications before starting work

Operation

Step 2

Main Step

8492 - 8469 - Uninstall Faulty Sonalert Module; Remark:

Step 00

8469 - Uninstall Faulty Sonalert Module

Uninstall Faulty Sonalert Module

8494 - 8472 - Isolate faulty neutron Sonalert module; Remark:8473

8475 - Note : Sonalert modules produce an audio alert during a Power On Self-Test (POST). P...

Type

Note

Sonalert modules produce an audio alert during a Power On Self-Test (POST). Placing a hand over each module seperately during POST may help to isolate the faulty component.

Step 00

8472 - Isolate faulty neutron Sonalert module

Isolate faulty neutron Sonalert module

8473 - The Sonalert below the blue LED is for neutron alarms. It em...

The Sonalert below the blue LED is for neutron alarms. It emits a pulsing alarm.

8493 - 8470 - Isolate faulty gamma Sonalert module; Remark:8471

8475 - Note : Sonalert modules produce an audio alert during a Power On Self-Test (POST). P...

Type

Note

Sonalert modules produce an audio alert during a Power On Self-Test (POST). Placing a hand over each module seperately during POST may help to isolate the faulty component.

Step 00

8470 - Isolate faulty gamma Sonalert module

Isolate faulty gamma Sonalert module

8471 - The Sonalert below the red LED is for gamma alarms. It emits...

The Sonalert below the red LED is for gamma alarms. It emits a constant pitch alarm.

8495 - 8476 - Disconnect wiring from faulty Sonalert module; Remark:8477

7352 - Note : It is good practice to verify all cables and connectors are labeled prior to ...

Type

Note

It is good practice to verify all cables and connectors are labeled prior to disconnection.

Step 00

8476 - Disconnect wiring from faulty Sonalert module

Disconnect wiring from faulty Sonalert module

8477 - Neutron Sonalert Module

Neutron Sonalert Module

8496 - 8478 - Unscrew mounting ring; Remark:8479

Step 00

8479 - Rotate threaded ring counter-clockwise. It may be necessary to use an adjusta...

Rotate threaded ring counter-clockwise. It may be necessary to use an adjustable wrench while holding Sonalert from the back.

8497 - 8480 - Remove faulty Sonalert module; Remark:

Step 00

8480 - Remove faulty Sonalert module

Remove faulty Sonalert module

3397 - 3395 - Label faulty component; Remark:3396

Step 00

3396 - Use tag or tape. Include date of removal, description of failure symptoms, co...

Use tag or tape. Include date of removal, description of failure symptoms, country, site, and lane number. Dispose per Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) guidance or contractual requirements.

Operation

Step 3

Main Step