S.E. International Radiation alert Monitor 1000 EC Operation Manual - page 12
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The Monitor 1000
EC
requires regular calibration and careful handling to assure good measurements. Use the
following guidelines to properly maintain the instrument.
Calibration
We recommend that the Monitor 1000
EC
be calibrated annually, or as often as your regulations require. The
best way to calibrate the Monitor 1000
EC
is using a calibrated source at a calibration lab.
The reference standard by which the Monitor 1000
EC
is calibrated is Cesium-137. A certified calibration source
should be used. To calibrate the Monitor 1000
EC
for another radionuclide, use a calibrated source for that
radionuclide or the appropriate conversion factor referenced to Cs-137.
CAUTION: Errors can occur when using low level sources or background for calibrating. In the Calibration
mode, the smallest increment which can be adjusted is .010.
If you would like more information about source calibrations, please contact us at 1.800.293.5759 or go to
seintl.com/services.
General Maintenance Tips
1. Do not get the Monitor 1000
EC
wet.
2. Be sure to store the Monitor 1000
EC
in a location without direct sunlight, as
sunlight can damage the end window of the detector over time.
3. Be sure to store the Monitor 1000
EC
inside the carrying case when not in use.
4. If you are planning to store the Monitor 1000
EC
for a long time, remove the
batteries to avoid battery corrosion inside the battery compartment.
5. Do not place the Monitor 1000
EC
inside a microwave oven as it can damage the instrument
and/or the microwave. This instrument is for detecting ionizing radiation such as gamma and
x-rays. It will not detect non-ionizing radiation such as microwave and radio emissions.
Chapter 5: Maintenance