RadSeeker Operation | FRONTLINE Maintenance Tool

Last Updated: 05/06/2025 1:37 AM

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

Title	Type	Status	Last Updated
Smiths Detection RadSeeker CS	Device	Published	06/27/2024 12:54 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
2348 - 2295 - Verify sufficient battery charge; Remark:2301	Procedure Step	Published	11/04/2020 2:35 PM
2295 - Verify sufficient battery charge	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 4:43 PM
2301 - Open the battery cover to view the charge level indicator.	Remark	Published	07/23/2021 8:38 PM
2302 - Replace battery pack or charge instrument if fewer than two (2) bars are visi...	Remark	Published	07/27/2021 12:20 PM
2297 - IO RadSeeker 3 bar Battery	Remark	Published	10/19/2024 10:28 PM
2460 - 220 - Power on instrument; Remark:2303	Procedure Step	Published	11/04/2020 5:34 PM
2360 - Caution : Temperature must be above -15°C for instrument to start. Do not operate the ...	Annotation	Published	11/04/2020 5:27 PM
220 - Power on instrument	Instruction	Published	04/06/2025 7:00 PM
2303 - Press and hold ENTER button until display powers on (3 to 5 ...	Remark	Published	07/23/2021 8:41 PM
2298 - IO RadSeeker Button Pad Select Button Yellow Box	Remark	Published	10/21/2024 7:26 PM
2462 - 612 - Wait for instrument to complete start-up sequence; Remark:2306	Procedure Step	Published	04/13/2025 6:49 PM
612 - Wait for instrument to complete start-up sequence	Instruction	Published	04/13/2025 6:38 PM
2306 - The instrument will automatically enter Detect mode after sy...	Remark	Published	07/23/2021 8:45 PM
2463 - 319 - Perform operational test; Remark:2307	Procedure Step	Published	07/23/2021 10:00 PM
319 - Perform operational test	Instruction	Published	06/10/2021 8:31 PM
2307 - It is recommended to perform an operational test daily before use. See DET-HH...	Remark	Published	11/04/2020 5:38 PM
3495 - 3494 - Collect background measurement; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	07/27/2021 7:21 PM
3494 - Collect background measurement	Instruction	Published	08/27/2024 5:25 PM
3532 - 3525 - Navigate to Menu; Remark:3526	Procedure Step	Published	07/29/2021 9:55 AM
3525 - Navigate to Menu	Instruction	Published	07/29/2021 6:41 AM
3526 - Press DOWN to select Menu.	Remark	Published	07/29/2021 6:42 AM
3533 - 3527 - Press ENTER to select Collect New Background; Remark:3534	Procedure Step	Published	07/29/2021 10:50 AM
3527 - Press ENTER to select Collect New Background	Instruction	Published	07/29/2021 6:52 AM
3534 - RadSeeker Menu New Background	Remark	Published	07/29/2021 10:06 AM
3535 - 2220 - Wait for measurement to complete; Remark:3528	Procedure Step	Published	04/20/2025 12:52 PM
2220 - Wait for measurement to complete	Instruction	Published	10/22/2020 11:15 AM
3528 - Progress is shown at the bottom of the screen.	Remark	Published	07/29/2021 6:54 AM
3537 - 3529 - Press ENTER to acknowledge background; Remark:3536	Procedure Step	Published	07/29/2021 10:56 AM
3529 - Press ENTER to acknowledge background	Instruction	Published	07/29/2021 7:14 AM
3536 - RadSeeker Complete Background Collection	Remark	Published	07/29/2021 10:55 AM
3538 - 3530 - Return to Detect; Remark:3531	Procedure Step	Published	07/29/2021 11:19 AM
3530 - Return to Detect	Instruction	Published	07/29/2021 7:16 AM
3531 - Scroll to Back and press ENTER.	Remark	Published	07/30/2021 2:42 PM
2464 - 365 - Locate RN material; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	07/30/2021 2:48 PM
3539 - Note : The instrument screen will turn black after a period of inactivity; only coun...	Annotation	Published	07/30/2021 2:47 PM
365 - Locate RN material	Instruction	Published	06/10/2021 8:45 PM
2465 - 2352 - Verify Audible Dose Rate Indicator (ADI) is on; Remark:2308	Procedure Step	Published	07/23/2021 10:04 PM
2352 - Verify Audible Dose Rate Indicator (ADI) is on	Instruction	Published	07/29/2021 12:52 PM
2308 - Press the UP arrow to activate the ADI.	Remark	Published	11/04/2020 5:08 PM
7071 - 408 - Survey close to surface of item; Remark:7070	Procedure Step	Published	02/22/2023 11:22 AM
408 - Survey close to surface of item	Instruction	Published	06/10/2021 8:50 PM
7070 - Maintain a distance of approximately 5 to 10 cm from surface of item. Do not ...	Remark	Published	02/22/2023 11:21 AM
2466 - 2215 - Survey slowly over entire item; Remark:2315	Procedure Step	Published	07/23/2021 9:08 PM
2215 - Survey slowly over entire item	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:07 PM
2315 - Move instrument approximately 20 cm per second. Thoroughly survey all accessi...	Remark	Published	11/04/2020 5:09 PM
2309 - IO RadSeeker Raster Scan Box	Remark	Published	11/04/2020 7:37 AM
2467 - 2353 - Observe display and listen for audible alarms or vibration; Remark:2310	Procedure Step	Published	07/23/2021 9:14 PM
2353 - Observe display and listen for audible alarms or vibration	Instruction	Published	11/04/2020 4:51 PM
2310 - Gamma Dose Rate (µSv/hr) values will increase. Gamma coun...	Remark	Published	11/04/2020 7:38 AM
2311 - IO RadSeeker Vibrate Sound Icons	Remark	Published	11/04/2020 5:11 PM
2468 - 2357 - Acknowledge alarms; Remark:2312	Procedure Step	Published	05/02/2022 10:57 AM
2357 - Acknowledge alarms	Instruction	Published	07/23/2021 9:29 PM
2312 - Press ENTER to acknowledge any alarms.	Remark	Published	07/23/2021 10:45 PM
405 - 368 - Označte podezřelá místa; 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
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
2489 - 2218 - Place instrument close to measurement location; Remark:2325	Procedure Step	Published	11/04/2020 5:45 PM
2218 - Place instrument close to measurement location	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:15 PM
2325 - The instrument should be as close as possible without making contact.	Remark	Published	07/23/2021 10:42 PM
2323 - IO RadSeeker Trefoil Box Identify	Remark	Published	11/04/2020 7:40 AM
2490 - 859 - Start identification measurement; Remark:2322	Procedure Step	Published	07/23/2021 10:18 PM
859 - Start identification measurement	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 7:00 PM
2322 - Press ENTER under Start ID.	Remark	Published	07/23/2021 10:39 PM
2491 - 2220 - Wait for measurement to complete; Remark:2321	Procedure Step	Published	04/20/2025 12:55 PM
2321 - IO RadSeeker Collecting Spectrum Wait	Remark	Published	10/21/2024 8:36 PM
2492 - 2357 - Acknowledge alarms; Remark:2326	Procedure Step	Published	11/04/2020 5:49 PM
2326 - Press ENTER to acknowledge innocent or threat alarms.	Remark	Published	07/23/2021 9:35 PM
2320 - IO RadSeeker Alarm Acknowledge Threat	Remark	Published	10/21/2024 8:40 PM
2493 - 2221 - Observe identification results; Remark:2319	Procedure Step	Published	11/04/2020 5:50 PM
2221 - Observe identification results	Instruction	Published	04/06/2021 5:20 PM
2319 - IO RadSeeker Identify Isotope Co60	Remark	Published	10/21/2024 8:42 PM
2485 - 3545 - Document event number for later reference; Remark:3487	Procedure Step	Published	08/02/2021 10:20 AM
2362 - Note : The instrument automatically saves identification results.	Annotation	Published	07/30/2021 3:01 PM
3545 - Document event number for later reference	Instruction	Published	08/02/2021 10:17 AM
3487 - IO RadSeeker Event Number	Remark	Published	07/27/2021 4:33 PM
2494 - 2358 - Add identification time (if needed); Remark:2327	Procedure Step	Published	07/30/2021 3:02 PM
2363 - Note : Additional identification time may be needed due to a weak radioactive source...	Annotation	Published	11/04/2020 5:30 PM
2358 - Add identification time (if needed)	Instruction	Published	07/30/2021 3:04 PM
2327 - Press the UP arrow to add time.	Remark	Published	07/30/2021 3:02 PM
2318 - IO RadSeeker Add Time Button	Remark	Published	11/04/2020 1:55 PM
2328 - Press DOWN to choose additional time needed. Press E...	Remark	Published	07/30/2021 3:03 PM
2495 - 2359 - Return to Detect mode; Remark:2317	Procedure Step	Published	11/04/2020 5:52 PM
2359 - Return to Detect mode	Instruction	Published	07/30/2021 3:06 PM
2317 - Press ENTER under Detect.	Remark	Published	07/23/2021 9:40 PM
399 - 375 - Document results; Remark:394	Procedure Step	Published	06/11/2021 9:46 AM
375 - Document results	Instruction	Published	06/11/2021 9:37 AM
394 - Document results per Standard Operating Procedures.	Remark	Published	06/11/2021 9:36 AM
2497 - 313 - Power off instrument; Remark:2330	Procedure Step	Published	11/04/2020 5:53 PM
313 - Power off instrument	Instruction	Published	07/23/2021 2:41 PM
2330 - Press ENTER until the screen displays Shutting down	Remark	Published	07/23/2021 9:42 PM
2316 - IO RadSeeker Shutting Down	Remark	Published	11/04/2020 4:58 PM
3544 - 3541 - Charge batteries; Remark:3542	Procedure Step	Published	07/30/2021 3:29 PM
3540 - Note : Always charge batteries when not in use.	Annotation	Published	07/30/2021 3:22 PM
3541 - Charge batteries	Instruction	Published	07/30/2021 3:22 PM
3542 - Two (2) batteries are supplied with the RadSeeker. Remove charger plug. Align...	Remark	Published	07/30/2021 3:28 PM
3543 - Batteries can also be charged using the external charger.	Remark	Published	07/30/2021 3:28 PM
Operator Procedure	Document Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:31 PM
Caution	Annotation Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:24 PM
Note	Annotation Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:25 PM
No Radiation Symbol	Image	Published	08/13/2024 2:56 PM
radseeker_di_battopen_2arrow_00659.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:31 AM
radseeker_di_battbar_000477.jpg	Image	Published	10/18/2023 4:32 PM
radseeker_di_selectmiddle_00473.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:35 AM
radseeker_ui_modedetect_217cps_00467.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 10:15 AM
radseeker_ui_menuselectright_00667.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 10:12 AM
radseeker_ui_bkgdnew_00664.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:44 AM
radseeker_ui_bkgdprogress_00665.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:44 AM
radseeker_ui_bkgdcomplete_00663.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:43 AM
radseeker_menuback_00662.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:38 AM
radseeker_ui_adiselect_00471.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:42 AM
radseeker_di_raster_000474.jpg	Image	Published	10/18/2023 4:43 PM
radseeker_ui_increasgr_11164cps_00463.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 10:07 AM
radseeker_di_audio_00472.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 8:54 AM
radseeker_ui_neutronalarmack_252cps_00469.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 10:17 AM
Mark_Source_Location_Trefoil	Image	Published	02/19/2023 10:54 AM
radseeker_di_pointident_000475.jpg	Image	Published	10/18/2023 4:40 PM
radseeker_ui_startid_11164cps_00458.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 10:21 AM
radseeker_ui_collectspec_00468.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:46 AM
radseeker_ui_threatack_1025cps_00457.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 10:22 AM
radseeker_ui_idco60_902cps_00465.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 10:06 AM
radseeker_ui_eventid_00666.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:47 AM
radseeker_idco60addtime_00464.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:35 AM
radseeker_idselect30sec_00461.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:37 AM
radseeker_ui_menuselectmiddledetect_00466.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 10:11 AM
radseeker_ui_shut_00460.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 10:19 AM
radseeker_di_chargepluggerout_00660.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:31 AM
radseeker_di_chargerconnect_00661.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:32 AM
radseeker_di_battchargerstand_00658.jpg	Image	Published	10/20/2023 9:30 AM

DET-HHD-SMD-RSK-OP01

Search item of interest (conveyance, object, or person) and identify nuclear and other radioactive (RN) material.

Equipment Hierarchy

Smiths Detection RadSeeker CS

Technician Level

Duration

Materials Required

DET-HHD-SMD-RM01 RadSeeker Operational Test

Originators

Brian Tucker

Mike Demboski

Garrick Redden

Safety Concerns

None

Version #

Revision #

1.00

Revision Description

Replace display images and correct procedure numbers

Revision Author

Erica Demboski

Revision #

2.00

Revision Description

Reworded items to be more consistent with training materials

Revision Date

2021-07-30

Revision Author

Brian Tucker

Operation

Step 1

Main Step

247 - 257 - Prepare instrument; Remark:

Step 00

257 - Prepare instrument

Prepare instrument

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

7 - No Radiation symbol

Radiation symbol with circle/slash through it.

2348 - 2295 - Verify sufficient battery charge; Remark:2301

Step 00

2295 - Verify sufficient battery charge

Verify sufficient battery charge

2301 - Open the battery cover to view the charge level indicator.

Open the battery cover to view the charge level indicator.

2302 - Replace battery pack or charge instrument if fewer than two (2) bars are visi...

Replace battery pack or charge instrument if fewer than two (2) bars are visible.

2297 - IO RadSeeker 3 bar Battery

2460 - 220 - Power on instrument; Remark:2303

2360 - Caution : Temperature must be above -15°C for instrument to start. Do not operate the ...

Type

Caution

Temperature must be above -15°C for instrument to start. Do not operate the instrument at temperatures below -32°C or above 50°C.

Step 00

220 - Power on instrument

Power on instrument

2303 - Press and hold ENTER button until display powers on (3 to 5 ...

Press and hold ENTER button until display powers on (3 to 5 seconds).

2298 - IO RadSeeker Button Pad Select Button Yellow Box

2462 - 612 - Wait for instrument to complete start-up sequence; Remark:2306

Step 00

612 - Wait for instrument to complete start-up sequence

Wait for instrument to complete start-up sequence

2306 - The instrument will automatically enter Detect mode after sy...

The instrument will automatically enter Detect mode after system stabilization.

Step 2

Main Step

2463 - 319 - Perform operational test; Remark:2307

Step 00

319 - Perform operational test

Perform operational test

2307 - It is recommended to perform an operational test daily before use. See DET-HH...

It is recommended to perform an operational test daily before use. See DET-HHD-SMD-RM01, RadSeeker Operational Test.

Step 3

Main Step

3495 - 3494 - Collect background measurement; Remark:

Step 00

3494 - Collect background measurement

Collect background measurement

3532 - 3525 - Navigate to Menu; Remark:3526

Step 00

3525 - Navigate to Menu

Navigate to Menu

3526 - Press DOWN to select Menu.

Press DOWN to select Menu.

3533 - 3527 - Press ENTER to select Collect New Background; Remark:3534

Step 00

3527 - Press ENTER to select Collect New Background

Press ENTER to select Collect New Background

3534 - RadSeeker Menu New Background

3535 - 2220 - Wait for measurement to complete; Remark:3528

Step 00

2220 - Wait for measurement to complete

Wait for measurement to complete

3528 - Progress is shown at the bottom of the screen.

Progress is shown at the bottom of the screen.

3537 - 3529 - Press ENTER to acknowledge background; Remark:3536

Step 00

3529 - Press ENTER to acknowledge background

Press ENTER to acknowledge background

3536 - RadSeeker Complete Background Collection

3538 - 3530 - Return to Detect; Remark:3531

Step 00

3530 - Return to Detect

Return to Detect

3531 - Scroll to Back and press ENTER.

Scroll to Back and press ENTER.

Step 4

Main Step

2464 - 365 - Locate RN material; Remark:

3539 - Note : The instrument screen will turn black after a period of inactivity; only coun...

Type

Note

The instrument screen will turn black after a period of inactivity; only count rates will be displayed. Press any button to view full display.

Step 00

365 - Locate RN material

Locate RN material

2465 - 2352 - Verify Audible Dose Rate Indicator (ADI) is on; Remark:2308

Step 00

2352 - Verify Audible Dose Rate Indicator (ADI) is on

Verify Audible Dose Rate Indicator (ADI) is on

2308 - Press the UP arrow to activate the ADI.

Press the UP arrow to activate the ADI.

7071 - 408 - Survey close to surface of item; Remark:7070

Step 00

408 - Survey close to surface of item

Survey close to surface of item

7070 - Maintain a distance of approximately 5 to 10 cm from surface of item. Do not ...

Maintain a distance of approximately 5 to 10 cm from surface of item. Do not make contact.

2466 - 2215 - Survey slowly over entire item; Remark:2315

Step 00

2215 - Survey slowly over entire item

Survey slowly over entire item

2315 - Move instrument approximately 20 cm per second. Thoroughly survey all accessi...

Move instrument approximately 20 cm per second. Thoroughly survey all accessible surfaces of item.

2309 - IO RadSeeker Raster Scan Box

2467 - 2353 - Observe display and listen for audible alarms or vibration; Remark:2310

Step 00

2353 - Observe display and listen for audible alarms or vibration

Observe display and listen for audible alarms or vibration

2310 - Gamma Dose Rate (µSv/hr) values will increase. Gamma coun...

Gamma Dose Rate (µSv/hr) values will increase.
Gamma counts per second (CPS) values will increase.
Moving graph values will increase.
Audible alarm pitch will increase.

2311 - IO RadSeeker Vibrate Sound Icons

2468 - 2357 - Acknowledge alarms; Remark:2312

Step 00

2357 - Acknowledge alarms

Acknowledge alarms

2312 - Press ENTER to acknowledge any alarms.

Press ENTER to acknowledge any alarms.

405 - 368 - Označte podezřelá místa; 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 5

Main Step

857 - 856 - Identify Isotopes; Remark:

Step 00

856 - Identify Isotopes

Identify Isotopes

2489 - 2218 - Place instrument close to measurement location; Remark:2325

Step 00

2218 - Place instrument close to measurement location

Place instrument close to measurement location

2325 - The instrument should be as close as possible without making contact.

The instrument should be as close as possible without making contact.

2323 - IO RadSeeker Trefoil Box Identify

2490 - 859 - Start identification measurement; Remark:2322

Step 00

859 - Start identification measurement

Start identification measurement

2322 - Press ENTER under Start ID.

Press ENTER under Start ID.

2491 - 2220 - Wait for measurement to complete; Remark:2321

Step 00

2220 - Wait for measurement to complete

Wait for measurement to complete

2321 - IO RadSeeker Collecting Spectrum Wait

2492 - 2357 - Acknowledge alarms; Remark:2326

Step 00

2357 - Acknowledge alarms

Acknowledge alarms

2326 - Press ENTER to acknowledge innocent or threat alarms.

Press ENTER to acknowledge innocent or threat alarms.

2320 - IO RadSeeker Alarm Acknowledge Threat

2493 - 2221 - Observe identification results; Remark:2319

Step 00

2221 - Observe identification results

Observe identification results

2319 - IO RadSeeker Identify Isotope Co60

2485 - 3545 - Document event number for later reference; Remark:3487

2362 - Note : The instrument automatically saves identification results.

Type

Note

The instrument automatically saves identification results.

Step 00

3545 - Document event number for later reference

Document event number for later reference

3487 - IO RadSeeker Event Number

2494 - 2358 - Add identification time (if needed); Remark:2327

2363 - Note : Additional identification time may be needed due to a weak radioactive source...

Type

Note

Additional identification time may be needed due to a weak radioactive source, no identification results, or as required by reach-back authority.

Step 00

Main Step

Always charge batteries when not in use.

Step 00

Operator Procedure

Percent Complete

100.00

Percent Complete W/Media

100.00