Polimaster PM1703 Operation | FRONTLINE Maintenance Tool

Last Updated: 06/17/2025 1:35 AM

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

Title	Type	Status	Last Updated
Polimaster PM1703 GN	Device	Published	06/27/2024 1:12 PM
Polimaster PM1703 GNA	Device	Published	06/05/2025 11:39 AM
1158 - 220 - Power on instrument; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	04/07/2025 11:54 AM
220 - Power on instrument	Instruction	Published	04/06/2025 7:00 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
1155 - 220 - Power on instrument; Remark:1110	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:21 PM
1109—Note : The instrument uses a single AA battery.	Annotation	Published	06/09/2020 5:59 PM
1110 - There are two ways to power on the PM1703GN/GNA. If a new or replacement batt...	Remark	Published	06/09/2020 6:01 PM
1111 - Otherwise, press the Mode button to power on the instrument.	Remark	Published	06/09/2020 6:02 PM
1154 - 817 - Verify sufficient battery level is available to conduct operation; Remark:1112	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:21 PM
817 - Verify sufficient battery level is available to conduct operation	Instruction	Published	10/26/2020 5:38 PM
1112 - The battery indication will automatically appear during startup. Replace the ...	Remark	Published	06/09/2020 6:03 PM
1153 - 1086 - Wait for instrument to complete self-tests and background calibration; Remark:1113	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:20 PM
1086 - Wait for instrument to complete self-tests and background calibration	Instruction	Published	06/09/2020 5:39 PM
1113 - IO PM1703 Calibration Display Full Unit	Remark	Published	11/16/2024 10:29 AM
1114 - The instrument will automatically enter Search mode after calibration.	Remark	Published	06/09/2020 6:04 PM
1152 - 233 - Verify instrument is in SEARCH MODE; Remark:1115	Procedure Step	Published	02/25/2021 3:52 PM
233 - Verify instrument is in SEARCH MODE	Instruction	Published	06/10/2021 8:46 PM
1115 - IO PM1703 Gamma Count in Search Mode	Remark	Published	11/16/2024 10:38 AM
1151 - 1087 - Perform functional test; Remark:1116	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:17 PM
1087 - Perform functional test	Instruction	Published	07/19/2021 4:53 PM
1116 - See DET-HHD-PLM-1703-RM01 Polimaster PM1703 GN/GNA Functional Test.	Remark	Published	06/09/2020 6:05 PM
1101 - 1088 - Switch Audio Alarm On or Off; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:16 PM
1108 - Note : In noisy environments, use visual and vibration alarms when audio alarms cann...	Annotation	Published	06/09/2020 5:59 PM
1107 - Note : The steps for changing audio and vibration alarms must be completed with litt...	Annotation	Published	06/09/2020 5:58 PM
1088 - Switch Audio Alarm On or Off	Instruction	Published	06/09/2020 5:42 PM
1148 - 1089 - Press and hold Mode button for at least 5 seconds; Remark:1117	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:15 PM
1089 - Press and hold Mode button for at least 5 seconds	Instruction	Published	06/09/2020 5:43 PM
1117 - Wait until CAL and coefficient n settings screens appear.	Remark	Published	06/09/2020 6:06 PM
1150 - 1090 - Press Mode button twice for audio setting; Remark:1128	Procedure Step	Published	06/05/2020 5:07 PM
1090 - Press Mode button twice for audio setting	Instruction	Published	06/09/2020 5:44 PM
1128 - IO PM1703 Mode Audio ON	Remark	Published	11/16/2024 10:45 AM
1149 - 1091 - Press Light button to toggle audio on or off; Remark:1129	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:16 PM
1091 - Press Light button to toggle audio on or off	Instruction	Published	06/09/2020 5:45 PM
1129 - IO PM1703 Light Audio OFF	Remark	Published	11/16/2024 10:46 AM
1100 - 1092 - Switch Vibration Alarm On or Off; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:16 PM
1092 - Switch Vibration Alarm On or Off	Instruction	Published	06/09/2020 5:45 PM
1146 - 1093 - Press Mode button three times for vibration setting; Remark:1132	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:15 PM
1093 - Press Mode button three times for vibration setting	Instruction	Published	06/09/2020 5:46 PM
1132 - IO PM1703 Mode Vibrate ON	Remark	Published	11/16/2024 10:48 AM
1147 - 1094 - Press Light button to toggle vibration on or off; Remark:1134	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:14 PM
1094 - Press Light button to toggle vibration on or off	Instruction	Published	06/09/2020 5:47 PM
1134 - IO PM1703 Light Vibrate OFF	Remark	Published	11/16/2024 10:47 AM
1145 - 1095 - Wear instrument for most sensitive readings; Remark:1136	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:14 PM
1095 - Wear instrument for most sensitive readings	Instruction	Published	06/09/2020 5:48 PM
1136 - Wear the instrument with the display closest to the area of interest (usually...	Remark	Published	06/09/2020 6:08 PM
1099 - 1096 - Respond to alarms; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:13 PM
1106 - Caution : Do not operate the instrument at temperatures lower than -20°C, higher than ...	Annotation	Published	06/09/2020 5:56 PM
1105 - Note : Wear the instrument at all times while on duty.	Annotation	Published	06/09/2020 5:55 PM
1104 - Note : The instrument is highly sensitive to changes in ambient background radiation...	Annotation	Published	06/09/2020 5:55 PM
1103 - Note : When in use, do not keep instrument near radio-emitting sources (e.g., cell p...	Annotation	Published	06/09/2020 5:54 PM
1096 - Respond to alarms	Instruction	Published	06/15/2021 9:00 AM
1144 - 1097 - Press Mode button to acknowledge alarm; Remark:1139	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:13 PM
1097 - Press Mode button to acknowledge alarm	Instruction	Published	06/09/2020 5:49 PM
1139 - The instrument will enter Dose Rate mode.	Remark	Published	06/09/2020 6:10 PM
1143 - 1098 - Verify dose rate is below allowable rate for site; Remark:1140	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:12 PM
1098 - Verify dose rate is below allowable rate for site	Instruction	Published	06/09/2020 5:50 PM
1140 - The allowable dose rate is site dependent and should be indicated in the stan...	Remark	Published	06/23/2021 1:05 PM
1142 - 313 - Power off instrument; Remark:1141	Procedure Step	Published	06/09/2020 6:12 PM
1102 - Note : The instrument display will not be blank even when the instrument is powered ...	Annotation	Published	06/09/2020 5:51 PM
313 - Power off instrument	Instruction	Published	07/23/2021 2:41 PM
1141 - Press and hold Light button for 5 seconds until display shows “OFF.” ...	Remark	Published	06/09/2020 6:11 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
PM1703 Battery Cover Open Insert	Image	Published	06/04/2020 3:18 PM
PM1703 Mode Button Red Circle	Image	Published	06/04/2020 3:49 PM
PM1703 Battery Screen LED on Red Circle	Image	Published	06/04/2020 3:15 PM
PM1703 Calibration Screen Full Unit	Image	Published	06/04/2020 3:20 PM
PM1703 Display and Explanatory Boxes Gamma Count Rate ENG	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
PM1703 Mode Button Hold CAL and N Screen	Image	Published	06/04/2020 3:54 PM
PM1703 Mode Button Audio On	Image	Published	06/04/2020 3:56 PM
PM1703 Light Button Press Audio Off	Image	Published	06/04/2020 3:43 PM
PM1703 Mode Button Vibration On	Image	Published	06/04/2020 3:57 PM
PM1703 Light Button Press Vibration Off	Image	Published	06/04/2020 3:46 PM
PM1703 Wear on Hip or Belt Holster	Image	Published	06/04/2020 3:28 PM
PM1703 Mode Button Alarm Acknowledge Wood Box	Image	Published	06/04/2020 4:03 PM
PM1703 Display and Explanatory Boxes Gamma Dose Rate ENG	Image	Published	03/30/2022 2:22 AM
PM1703 Light Button Red Circle	Image	Published	06/04/2020 3:48 PM

DET-HHD-PLM-OP01

Alert user to radioactive material in close proximity using the Polimaster PM1703GN/GNA personal radiation detector.

Equipment Hierarchy

Polimaster PM1703 GN

Polimaster PM1703 GNA

Technician Level

Duration

Materials Required

Known source of radiation

DET-HHD-PLM-RM01 Polimaster 1703 GN/GNA Functional Test

Originators

Zalesny, Mary

Brian Tucker

Garrick Redden

Originating Organization

PNNL

Approver

Donald Patrick

Safety Concerns

Do not operate the instrument at temperatures below -20°C, above 50°C, or at humidity higher than 98% at 40°C.

Date of Origin

2017-10-19

Version

1.00

Operation

Step 1

Main Step

1158 - 220 - Power on instrument; Remark:

Step 00

220 - Power on instrument

Power on 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.

1155 - 220 - Power on instrument; Remark:1110

1109—Note : The instrument uses a single AA battery.

Type

Note

The instrument uses a single AA battery.

Step 00

220 - Power on instrument

Power on instrument

1110 - There are two ways to power on the PM1703GN/GNA. If a new or replacement batt...

There are two ways to power on the PM1703GN/GNA. If a new or replacement battery is inserted, the instrument will power on automatically.

Insert battery into PM1703 after removing round cover

1111 - Otherwise, press the Mode button to power on the instrument.

Otherwise, press the Mode button to power on the instrument.

PM1703 Mode Button is marked by a red circle

1154 - 817 - Verify sufficient battery level is available to conduct operation; Remark:1112

Step 00

817 - Verify sufficient battery level is available to conduct operation

Verify sufficient battery level is available to conduct operation

1112 - The battery indication will automatically appear during startup. Replace the ...

The battery indication will automatically appear during startup. Replace the battery if warning indicator is visible and tone or vibration occurs periodically.

1153 - 1086 - Wait for instrument to complete self-tests and background calibration; Remark:1113

Step 00

1086 - Wait for instrument to complete self-tests and background calibration

Wait for instrument to complete self-tests and background calibration

1113 - IO PM1703 Calibration Display Full Unit

PM1703 display of -cAL- for calibration upon starting

1114 - The instrument will automatically enter Search mode after calibration.

The instrument will automatically enter Search mode after calibration.

1152 - 233 - Verify instrument is in SEARCH MODE; Remark:1115

Step 00

233 - Verify instrument is in SEARCH MODE

Verify instrument is in SEARCH MODE

1115 - IO PM1703 Gamma Count in Search Mode

Step 2

Main Step

1151 - 1087 - Perform functional test; Remark:1116

Step 00

1087 - Perform functional test

Perform functional test

1116 - See DET-HHD-PLM-1703-RM01 Polimaster PM1703 GN/GNA Functional Test.

See DET-HHD-PLM-1703-RM01 Polimaster PM1703 GN/GNA Functional Test.

Step 3

Main Step

1101 - 1088 - Switch Audio Alarm On or Off; Remark:

1108 - Note : In noisy environments, use visual and vibration alarms when audio alarms cann...

Type

Note

In noisy environments, use visual and vibration alarms when audio alarms cannot be heard.

1107 - Note : The steps for changing audio and vibration alarms must be completed with litt...

Type

Note

The steps for changing audio and vibration alarms must be completed with little delay between steps or the instrument will revert to Search mode.

Step 00

1088 - Switch Audio Alarm On or Off

Switch Audio Alarm On or Off

1148 - 1089 - Press and hold Mode button for at least 5 seconds; Remark:1117

Step 00

1089 - Press and hold Mode button for at least 5 seconds

Press and hold Mode button for at least 5 seconds

1117 - Wait until CAL and coefficient n settings screens appear.

Wait until CAL and coefficient n settings screens appear.

1150 - 1090 - Press Mode button twice for audio setting; Remark:1128

Step 00

1090 - Press Mode button twice for audio setting

Press Mode button twice for audio setting

1128 - IO PM1703 Mode Audio ON

PM1703 Mode Button is pressed to turn audio mode to on

1149 - 1091 - Press Light button to toggle audio on or off; Remark:1129

Step 00

1091 - Press Light button to toggle audio on or off

Press Light button to toggle audio on or off

1129 - IO PM1703 Light Audio OFF

Press the light button to turn off audio alarms

Step 4

Main Step

1100 - 1092 - Switch Vibration Alarm On or Off; Remark:

Step 00

1092 - Switch Vibration Alarm On or Off

Switch Vibration Alarm On or Off

1148 - 1089 - Press and hold Mode button for at least 5 seconds; Remark:1117

Step 00

1089 - Press and hold Mode button for at least 5 seconds

Press and hold Mode button for at least 5 seconds

1117 - Wait until CAL and coefficient n settings screens appear.

Wait until CAL and coefficient n settings screens appear.

1146 - 1093 - Press Mode button three times for vibration setting; Remark:1132

Step 00

1093 - Press Mode button three times for vibration setting

Press Mode button three times for vibration setting

1132 - IO PM1703 Mode Vibrate ON

PM1703 Mode Button is pressed to turn vibration mode to on

1147 - 1094 - Press Light button to toggle vibration on or off; Remark:1134

Step 00

1094 - Press Light button to toggle vibration on or off

Press Light button to toggle vibration on or off

1134 - IO PM1703 Light Vibrate OFF

Press the light button to turn off vibration alarms

Step 5

Main Step

1145 - 1095 - Wear instrument for most sensitive readings; Remark:1136

Step 00

1095 - Wear instrument for most sensitive readings

Wear instrument for most sensitive readings

1136 - Wear the instrument with the display closest to the area of interest (usually...

Wear the instrument with the display closest to the area of interest (usually facing forward) for the highest sensitivity.

Step 6

Main Step

1099 - 1096 - Respond to alarms; Remark:

1106 - Caution : Do not operate the instrument at temperatures lower than -20°C, higher than ...

Type

Caution

Do not operate the instrument at temperatures lower than -20°C, higher than 50°C, or at humidity higher than 98% at 40°C.

1105 - Note : Wear the instrument at all times while on duty.

Type

Note

Wear the instrument at all times while on duty.

1104 - Note : The instrument is highly sensitive to changes in ambient background radiation...

Type

Note

The instrument is highly sensitive to changes in ambient background radiation and may ‘chirp’ when moving from an open (e.g., street) to a closed space (e.g., building).