VeriFinder Operation | FRONTLINE Maintenance Tool

Last Updated: 04/26/2025 1:37 AM

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

Title	Type	Status	Last Updated
Symetrica VeriFinder SN-20	Device	Published	10/28/2024 3:35 PM
247 - 257 - Prepare instrument; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	04/11/2025 9:08 PM
257 - Prepare instrument	Instruction	Published	04/11/2025 9:07 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
2426 - 2391 - Press and hold POWER/SELECT button for 3 seconds; Remark:652	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 6:43 PM
2391 - Press and hold POWER/SELECT button for 3 seconds	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 4:36 PM
652 - IO VeriFinder POWER/SELECT Button	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 7:17 AM
2427 - 612 - Wait for instrument to complete start-up sequence; Remark:2393	Procedure Step	Published	04/13/2025 6:48 PM
2418 - Note : You can press the POWER/SELECT button at any time during the start-up sequenc...	Annotation	Published	04/06/2021 6:49 PM
612 - Wait for instrument to complete start-up sequence	Instruction	Published	04/13/2025 6:38 PM
2393 - IO VeriFinder Display Stabilizing	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 4:13 PM
2428 - 2390 - Press POWER/SELECT button to acknowledge “New Background Needed” message,...; Remark:2392	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 6:49 PM
2390 - Press POWER/SELECT button to acknowledge “New Background Needed” message,...	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 4:42 PM
2392 - The instrument will display a reminder during the start-up sequence if it has...	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 6:33 PM
2429 - 2295 - Verify sufficient battery charge; Remark:651	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 6:50 PM
2419 - Note : The VeriFinder comes with an adaptor to install standard AA batteries to oper...	Annotation	Published	04/06/2021 6:52 PM
2295 - Verify sufficient battery charge	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 4:43 PM
651 - IO VeriFinder Battery Status Display	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 7:19 AM
2430 - 2206 - Connect headphones (optional); Remark:2394	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 6:52 PM
2206 - Connect headphones (optional)	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 4:45 PM
2394 - IO VeriFinder Headphone Connection Port	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 4:13 PM
10828 - 3494 - Collect background measurement; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	07/21/2024 3:38 PM
3494 - Collect background measurement	Instruction	Published	08/27/2024 5:25 PM
2432 - 2209 - Verify instrument is in a suitable background radiation area; Remark:2395	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 6:53 PM
2209 - Verify instrument is in a suitable background radiation area	Instruction	Published	06/11/2024 3:31 PM
2395 - The instrument should be located near the secondary inspection area, in simil...	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 6:34 PM
2433 - 2389 - Press BACK button to open the menu bar; Remark:2396	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 6:53 PM
2389 - Press BACK button to open the menu bar	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 4:48 PM
2396 - IO VeriFinder Display Menu on Bar	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 3:31 PM
653 - IO VeriFinder BACK Button on Left	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 7:21 AM
2434 - 2388 - Press DOWN button to scroll to user settings icon; Remark:2397	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 6:54 PM
2388 - Press DOWN button to scroll to user settings icon	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 4:49 PM
2397 - IO VeriFinder Display Gear Icon for Settings	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 4:14 PM
2398 - IO VeriFinder DOWN Button on Right	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 4:16 PM
2435 - 2387 - Press POWER/SELECT button to select user settings; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 6:54 PM
2387 - Press POWER/SELECT button to select user settings	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 4:51 PM
2436 - 2386 - Press POWER/SELECT button to select Background; Remark:2399	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 6:54 PM
2386 - Press POWER/SELECT button to select Background	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 4:52 PM
2399 - IO VeriFinder Display Background Option in Menu	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 4:16 PM
2437 - 2385 - Press POWER/SELECT button to start background collection; Remark:2400	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 6:55 PM
2385 - Press POWER/SELECT button to start background collection	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 4:54 PM
2400 - IO VeriFinder Display Collect New on Bar	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 4:18 PM
2438 - 2220 - Wait for measurement to complete; Remark:2401	Procedure Step	Published	04/20/2025 12:58 PM
2220 - Wait for measurement to complete	Instruction	Published	10/22/2020 11:15 AM
2401 - The blue bar on the left shows the time remaining.	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 6:39 PM
2439 - 2384 - Press DOWN button to view analysis; Remark:2402	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 6:56 PM
2384 - Press DOWN button to view analysis	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 4:58 PM
2402 - IO VeriFinder Display Analysis on Bar	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 4:17 PM
2440 - 2383 - Press BACK button after viewing analysis; Remark:2403	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 6:57 PM
2383 - Press BACK button after viewing analysis	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:01 PM
2403 - This analysis only shows naturally occurring isotopes and can be accepted.	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 6:05 PM
2404 - This analysis shows an industrial isotope and should be rejected.	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 6:59 PM
2441 - 2382 - Press POWER/SELECT button to accept background or press BACK button to reject...; Remark:2405	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:00 PM
2420 - Note : If the background is rejected, move away from the source of radiation and col...	Annotation	Published	04/06/2021 7:01 PM
2382 - Press POWER/SELECT button to accept background or press BACK button to reject...	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:03 PM
2405 - IO VeriFinder Display Accept on Bar	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 4:22 PM
2252 - 2213 - Search for Radioactive Material; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:01 PM
2213 - Search for Radioactive Material	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:04 PM
2442 - 2381 - Enable audible indicator by pressing and holding BACK button until clicking s...; Remark:653	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:02 PM
2381 - Enable audible indicator by pressing and holding BACK button until clicking s...	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:06 PM
2443 - 2215 - Survey slowly over entire item; Remark:2406	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:02 PM
2215 - Survey slowly over entire item	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:07 PM
2406 - Keep the instrument close to the conveyance, object, or person being assessed...	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 6:10 PM
654 - IO VeriFinder Scanning Cargo in Raster Action	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 7:24 AM
2444 - 2380 - Observe display and listen to audible indicator (if enabled); Remark:655	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:03 PM
2380 - Observe display and listen to audible indicator (if enabled)	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:08 PM
655 - IO VeriFinder Display while Search No Alarm Background	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 7:24 AM
2445 - 2379 - Acknowledge instrument alarm by pressing POWER/SELECT button (as needed and o...; Remark:2407	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:03 PM
2379 - Acknowledge instrument alarm by pressing POWER/SELECT button (as needed and o...	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:09 PM
2407 - Acknowledging the alarm will stop the sound and vibration.	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 6:14 PM
656 - IO VeriFinder Alarm Acknowledge Gamma Alarm	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 7:25 AM
405 - 368 - Mark point(s) of interest; Remark:4277	Procedure Step	Published	04/20/2025 5:44 PM
368 - Mark point(s) of interest	Instruction	Published	06/11/2021 9:23 AM
4277 - Place a marker (tape, pencil, etc.) on points exhibiting elevated radiation. ...	Remark	Published	04/20/2025 5:37 PM
2251 - 2217 - Perform Identification Measurement; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	07/28/2021 9:55 PM
2217 - Perform Identification Measurement	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:13 PM
2446 - 2218 - Place instrument close to measurement location; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:05 PM
2218 - Place instrument close to measurement location	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:15 PM
2447 - 2378 - Press POWER/SELECT button to start identification; Remark:657	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:05 PM
2378 - Press POWER/SELECT button to start identification	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:17 PM
657 - IO VeriFinder Start Identify Menu	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 7:26 AM
2448 - 2220 - Wait for measurement to complete; Remark:2408	Procedure Step	Published	04/20/2025 12:53 PM
2421 - Note : To add additional time to the identification measurement, press the DOWN butt...	Annotation	Published	04/06/2021 7:07 PM
2408 - The blue bar on the left shows the time remaining.	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 6:16 PM
658 - IO VeriFinder Display Timer Progress	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 7:38 AM
2449 - 2377 - Press POWER/SELECT to acknowledge alarm, if necessary; Remark:2409	Procedure Step	Published	06/10/2024 12:38 PM
2377 - Press POWER/SELECT to acknowledge alarm, if necessary	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:19 PM
2409 - If an identification is made, the VeriFinder generates an alarm (threat or in...	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 6:18 PM
10638 - VeriFinder Acknowledge Alarm Choice	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 4:25 PM
2450 - 2221 - Observe identification results; Remark:659	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:08 PM
2221 - Observe identification results	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:20 PM
659 - IO VeriFinder Identification Complete Am-241	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 7:41 AM
2451 - 2376 - Press POWER/SELECT button to see a list of actions; Remark:664	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:08 PM
2376 - Press POWER/SELECT button to see a list of actions	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:21 PM
664 - IO VeriFinder Display Select Finish Action	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 7:47 AM
2410 - Finish will return to th...	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 7:12 PM
2367 - 2365 - Offload Spectra Onto Computer; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:13 PM
2365 - Offload Spectra Onto Computer	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:22 PM
2452 - 2375 - Connect USB flash memory drive to instrument using accessory cable; Remark:2411	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:14 PM
2375 - Connect USB flash memory drive to instrument using accessory cable	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:22 PM
2411 - IO VeriFinder USB Connect Memory Drive	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 4:26 PM
2453 - 2374 - Press DOWN button to highlight Save to USB Drive and press P...; Remark:2412	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:14 PM
2374 - Press DOWN button to highlight Save to USB Drive and press P...	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:24 PM
2412 - IO VeriFinder Display Save to USB Drive Option	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 3:12 PM
2454 - 2373 - Wait for files to save; Remark:2413	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:15 PM
2422 - Note : This will only save the spectrum from the most recent identification measurem...	Annotation	Published	04/06/2021 7:16 PM
2373 - Wait for files to save	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:25 PM
2413 - When files are saved, the screen will briefly display “Export complete.” ...	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 6:22 PM
2455 - 2424 - Press POWER/SELECT button to Finish and return to Locate scr...; Remark:2414	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:17 PM
2424 - Press POWER/SELECT button to Finish and return to Locate scr...	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:27 PM
2414 - IO VeriFinder Display Finish Action Red Box	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 4:26 PM
2456 - 2372 - Remove USB flash drive from VeriFinder and connect to computer to obtain spec...; Remark:2415	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:17 PM
2372 - Remove USB flash drive from VeriFinder and connect to computer to obtain spec...	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:28 PM
2415 - The file can then be attached to the corresponding event in the central alarm...	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 6:25 PM
2366 - 2364 - Shut Down Instrument; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:18 PM
2364 - Shut Down Instrument	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:29 PM
2457 - 2371 - Press and hold POWER/SELECT button for 5 seconds; Remark:652	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:18 PM
2371 - Press and hold POWER/SELECT button for 5 seconds	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:29 PM
2458 - 2370 - Connect to charger; Remark:2416	Procedure Step	Published	04/06/2021 7:18 PM
2423 - Note : The VeriFinder also comes with an external battery charger. This may be used ...	Annotation	Published	04/06/2021 7:20 PM
2370 - Connect to charger	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:31 PM
2416 - The battery requires about 2.5 hours to fully recharge.	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 6:27 PM
660 - IO VeriFinder Battery Cable Connection Port	Remark	Published	11/11/2024 7:46 AM
2417 - Optional external battery charger	Remark	Published	04/06/2021 7:27 PM
Operator Procedure	Document Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:31 PM
Note	Annotation Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:25 PM
USB Memory Stick (recommended)	Tools	Published	09/10/2020 8:52 PM
USB accessory cable	Tools	Published	11/03/2020 12:14 PM
No Radiation Symbol	Pilt	Published	08/13/2024 2:56 PM
VeriFinder POWER/SELECT button	Pilt	Published	02/19/2023 3:51 PM
VeriFinder Start up Stabilizing Screen	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 8:25 PM
VeriFinder Background Update Advice	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 8:27 PM
VeriFinder Display of Battery Status	Pilt	Published	05/15/2020 2:48 PM
VeriFinder Headphone Connection	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 4:03 PM
VeriFinder Open Menu	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 8:18 PM
Verifinder BACK Button Left	Pilt	Published	02/19/2023 3:53 PM
Verifinder Settings Icon Gear	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 8:22 PM
Verifinder DOWN Button Right	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 3:59 PM
VeriFinder Background Setting Menu	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 4:42 PM
VeriFinder Collect New Background	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 4:49 PM
VeriFinder Wait Time for Background	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 8:29 PM
VeriFinder Analysis Choice	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 4:28 PM
VeriFinder Back Acknowledge NORM in Background	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 4:38 PM
VeriFinder Back Acknowledge Industrial in Background	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 4:34 PM
VeriFinder Accept Choice	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 4:21 PM
VeriFinder Scan Cargo Container Raster	Pilt	Published	02/19/2023 1:27 PM
VeriFinder Display Searching Background Source No Alarm	Pilt	Published	05/15/2020 2:41 PM
VeriFinder Display Gamma Alarm Acknowledge	Pilt	Published	05/15/2020 2:37 PM
Mark_Source_Location_Trefoil	Pilt	Published	02/19/2023 10:54 AM
VeriFinder Display Menu for Identification Start	Pilt	Published	05/15/2020 2:35 PM
VeriFinder Display Timer Progress for Identification	Pilt	Published	05/15/2020 2:33 PM
VeriFinder Acknowledge Alarm Choice	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 4:24 PM
VeriFinder Display Identification Am-241	Pilt	Published	05/15/2020 2:29 PM
VeriFinder Display Select Action to Finish	Pilt	Published	05/15/2020 2:26 PM
VeriFinder File Transfer USB Cable	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 4:10 PM
VeriFinder Save to USB Menu	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 8:20 PM
Verifinder Export Complete Message	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 8:12 PM
verifinder_ui_finish_000450.png	Pilt	Published	11/01/2020 5:50 PM
Verifinder Connector Ports with Battery Cable Installed	Pilt	Published	05/15/2020 2:57 PM
VeriFinder Charger Battery	Pilt	Published	10/29/2020 3:57 PM

DET-HHD-SYM-VER-OP01

Search for and identify radioactive material

Equipment Hierarchy

Symetrica VeriFinder SN-20

Technician Level

Duration

Tools Required

USB Memory Stick (recommended)

USB accessory cable

Originators

Demboski, Erica

Mike Demboski

Originating Organization

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Approver

Deena Bean

Date of Origin

2020-04-01

Operation

Step 1

Main Step

247 - 257 - Prepare instrument; Remark:

Step 00

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

2426 - 2391 - Press and hold POWER/SELECT button for 3 seconds; Remark:652

Step 00

2391 - Press and hold POWER/SELECT button for 3 seconds

Press and hold POWER/SELECT button for 3 seconds

652 - IO VeriFinder POWER/SELECT Button

2427 - 612 - Wait for instrument to complete start-up sequence; Remark:2393

2418 - Note : You can press the POWER/SELECT button at any time during the start-up sequenc...

Type

Note

You can press the POWER/SELECT button at any time during the start-up sequence to view a tutorial.

Step 00

612 - Wait for instrument to complete start-up sequence

Wait for instrument to complete start-up sequence

2393 - IO VeriFinder Display Stabilizing

Screen displays "Stabilizing" during start-up

2428 - 2390 - Press POWER/SELECT button to acknowledge “New Background Needed” message,...; Remark:2392

Step 00

2390 - Press POWER/SELECT button to acknowledge “New Background Needed” message,...

Press POWER/SELECT button to acknowledge “New Background Needed” message, if applicable

2392 - The instrument will display a reminder during the start-up sequence if it has...

The instrument will display a reminder during the start-up sequence if it has been several hours since the last background collection.

Screen displays advice to create new background spectra due to long interval

2429 - 2295 - Verify sufficient battery charge; Remark:651

2419 - Note : The VeriFinder comes with an adaptor to install standard AA batteries to oper...

Type

Note

The VeriFinder comes with an adaptor to install standard AA batteries to operate the VeriFinder. This can be used as a backup if needed.

Step 00

2295 - Verify sufficient battery charge

Verify sufficient battery charge

651 - IO VeriFinder Battery Status Display

2430 - 2206 - Connect headphones (optional); Remark:2394

Step 00

2206 - Connect headphones (optional)

Connect headphones (optional)

2394 - IO VeriFinder Headphone Connection Port

Headphone connects into middle position on rear pannel

Step 2

Main Step

10828 - 3494 - Collect background measurement; Remark:

Step 00

3494 - Collect background measurement

Collect background measurement

2432 - 2209 - Verify instrument is in a suitable background radiation area; Remark:2395

Step 00

2209 - Verify instrument is in a suitable background radiation area

Verify instrument is in a suitable background radiation area

2395 - The instrument should be located near the secondary inspection area, in simil...

The instrument should be located near the secondary inspection area, in similar surroundings, but not directly adjacent to the conveyance, object, or person.

2433 - 2389 - Press BACK button to open the menu bar; Remark:2396

Step 00

2389 - Press BACK button to open the menu bar

Press BACK button to open the menu bar

2396 - IO VeriFinder Display Menu on Bar

653 - IO VeriFinder BACK Button on Left

2434 - 2388 - Press DOWN button to scroll to user settings icon; Remark:2397

Step 00

2388 - Press DOWN button to scroll to user settings icon

Press DOWN button to scroll to user settings icon

2397 - IO VeriFinder Display Gear Icon for Settings

Screen shows a gear icon for settings on left side

2398 - IO VeriFinder DOWN Button on Right

Button on right to move down the choices of menu

2435 - 2387 - Press POWER/SELECT button to select user settings; Remark:

Step 00

2387 - Press POWER/SELECT button to select user settings

Press POWER/SELECT button to select user settings

2436 - 2386 - Press POWER/SELECT button to select Background; Remark:2399

Step 00

2386 - Press POWER/SELECT button to select Background

Press POWER/SELECT button to select Background

2399 - IO VeriFinder Display Background Option in Menu

Screen displays "Background" in Settings Menu

2437 - 2385 - Press POWER/SELECT button to start background collection; Remark:2400

Step 00

2385 - Press POWER/SELECT button to start background collection

Press POWER/SELECT button to start background collection

2400 - IO VeriFinder Display Collect New on Bar

Screen displays "Collect New" background choice

2438 - 2220 - Wait for measurement to complete; Remark:2401

Step 00

2220 - Wait for measurement to complete

Wait for measurement to complete

2401 - The blue bar on the left shows the time remaining.

The blue bar on the left shows the time remaining.

Screen displays waiting time for background measurement to finish

2439 - 2384 - Press DOWN button to view analysis; Remark:2402

Step 00

2384 - Press DOWN button to view analysis

Press DOWN button to view analysis

2402 - IO VeriFinder Display Analysis on Bar

Screen displays "Analysis" as choice to view background

2440 - 2383 - Press BACK button after viewing analysis; Remark:2403

Step 00

2383 - Press BACK button after viewing analysis

Press BACK button after viewing analysis

2403 - This analysis only shows naturally occurring isotopes and can be accepted.

This analysis only shows naturally occurring isotopes and can be accepted.

Screen displays "Back" after norm identified in background

2404 - This analysis shows an industrial isotope and should be rejected.

This analysis shows an industrial isotope and should be rejected.

Screen displays "Back" after industrial identified in background

2441 - 2382 - Press POWER/SELECT button to accept background or press BACK button to reject...; Remark:2405

2420 - Note : If the background is rejected, move away from the source of radiation and col...

Type

Note

If the background is rejected, move away from the source of radiation and collect a new background.

Step 00

2382 - Press POWER/SELECT button to accept background or press BACK button to reject...

Press POWER/SELECT button to accept background or press BACK button to reject analysis

2405 - IO VeriFinder Display Accept on Bar

Screen displays "Accept" choice for background

Step 3

Main Step

2252 - 2213 - Search for Radioactive Material; Remark:

Step 00

2213 - Search for Radioactive Material

Search for Radioactive Material

2442 - 2381 - Enable audible indicator by pressing and holding BACK button until clicking s...; Remark:653

Step 00

2381 - Enable audible indicator by pressing and holding BACK button until clicking s...

Enable audible indicator by pressing and holding BACK button until clicking sound is heard (optional)

653 - IO VeriFinder BACK Button on Left

2443 - 2215 - Survey slowly over entire item; Remark:2406

Step 00

2215 - Survey slowly over entire item

Survey slowly over entire item

2406 - Keep the instrument close to the conveyance, object, or person being assessed...

Keep the instrument close to the conveyance, object, or person being assessed, but not touching.

654 - IO VeriFinder Scanning Cargo in Raster Action

2444 - 2380 - Observe display and listen to audible indicator (if enabled); Remark:655

Step 00

2380 - Observe display and listen to audible indicator (if enabled)

Observe display and listen to audible indicator (if enabled)

655 - IO VeriFinder Display while Search No Alarm Background

VeriFinder displays counts and graph while searching and no alarm

2445 - 2379 - Acknowledge instrument alarm by pressing POWER/SELECT button (as needed and o...; Remark:2407

Step 00

2379 - Acknowledge instrument alarm by pressing POWER/SELECT button (as needed and o...

Acknowledge instrument alarm by pressing POWER/SELECT button (as needed and only if primary alarm feature is enabled)

2407 - Acknowledging the alarm will stop the sound and vibration.

Acknowledging the alarm will stop the sound and vibration.

656 - IO VeriFinder Alarm Acknowledge Gamma Alarm

VeriFinder with yellow screen requests POWER/SELECT to acknowledge gamma alarm event

405 - 368 - Mark point(s) of interest; Remark:4277

Step 00

368 - Mark point(s) of interest

Mark point(s) of interest

4277 - Place a marker (tape, pencil, etc.) on points exhibiting elevated radiation. ...

Place a marker (tape, pencil, etc.) on points exhibiting elevated radiation. There may be more than one point of interest.

Identification

Step 4

Main Step

2251 - 2217 - Perform Identification Measurement; Remark:

Step 00

2217 - Perform Identification Measurement

Perform Identification Measurement

2446 - 2218 - Place instrument close to measurement location; Remark:

Step 00

2218 - Place instrument close to measurement location

Place instrument close to measurement location

2447 - 2378 - Press POWER/SELECT button to start identification; Remark:657

Step 00

2378 - Press POWER/SELECT button to start identification

Press POWER/SELECT button to start identification

657 - IO VeriFinder Start Identify Menu

VeriFinder displays the menu to start an identification in middle of the row

2448 - 2220 - Wait for measurement to complete; Remark:2408

2421 - Note : To add additional time to the identification measurement, press the DOWN butt...

Type

Note

To add additional time to the identification measurement, press the DOWN button. You can also end the identification at any time by pressing the BACK button. Pressing the POWER/SELECT button will stop the measurement early and display results (not recommended).

Step 00

2220 - Wait for measurement to complete

Wait for measurement to complete

2408 - The blue bar on the left shows the time remaining.

The blue bar on the left shows the time remaining.

658 - IO VeriFinder Display Timer Progress

VeriFinder displays the progress timer on the left side

2449 - 2377 - Press POWER/SELECT to acknowledge alarm, if necessary; Remark:2409

Step 00

2377 - Press POWER/SELECT to acknowledge alarm, if necessary

Press POWER/SELECT to acknowledge alarm, if necessary

2409 - If an identification is made, the VeriFinder generates an alarm (threat or in...

If an identification is made, the VeriFinder generates an alarm (threat or innocent).

10638 - VeriFinder Acknowledge Alarm Choice

Screen displays "Acknowledge" of identification results

2450 - 2221 - Observe identification results; Remark:659

Step 00

2221 - Observe identification results

Observe identification results

659 - IO VeriFinder Identification Complete Am-241

VeriFinder display of completed identification data for Am-241 source

2451 - 2376 - Press POWER/SELECT button to see a list of actions; Remark:664

Step 00

2376 - Press POWER/SELECT button to see a list of actions

Press POWER/SELECT button to see a list of actions

664 - IO VeriFinder Display Select Finish Action

VeriFinder menu to select the action to finish

2410 - Finish will return to th...

Finish will return to the Locate screen.

Email allows the results to be sent to expert support (only if connected to the Internet).

Add Time (30 seconds) allows the user to add more time for identification.

Voice-tag allows the user to record a short audio memo for the event.

Discard Event returns the VeriFinder to the locate screen, and moves the event data to the archive.

Save to USB Drive saves the event to a USB flash memory drive (if attached). This is the quickest way to offload the results to send to expert support.

Step 5

Main Step

2367 - 2365 - Offload Spectra Onto Computer; Remark:

Step 00

2365 - Offload Spectra Onto Computer

Offload Spectra Onto Computer

2452 - 2375 - Connect USB flash memory drive to instrument using accessory cable; Remark:2411

Step 00

2375 - Connect USB flash memory drive to instrument using accessory cable

Connect USB flash memory drive to instrument using accessory cable

2411 - IO VeriFinder USB Connect Memory Drive

Connector for spectra file transfer by USB

2453 - 2374 - Press DOWN button to highlight Save to USB Drive and press P...; Remark:2412

Step 00

2374 - Press DOWN button to highlight Save to USB Drive and press P...

Press DOWN button to highlight Save to USB Drive and press POWER/SELECT button

2412 - IO VeriFinder Display Save to USB Drive Option

2454 - 2373 - Wait for files to save; Remark:2413

2422 - Note : This will only save the spectrum from the most recent identification measurem...

Type

Note

This will only save the spectrum from the most recent identification measurement. To upload additional spectra, the VeriFinder must be connected to the computer using a USB cable. More information can be found in the vendor operator manual.

Step 00

Main Step

The VeriFinder also comes with an external battery charger. This may be used to charge the main battery while the AA battery adaptor is being used in the instrument.

Step 00

Operator Procedure

Percent Complete

100.00

Percent Complete W/Media

100.00