S.E. International Radiation alert Monitor 1000 EC Operation Manual - page 4
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Chapter 2: Features
The Monitor 1000
EC
measures gamma and x-ray radiation. It is optimized to detect small changes in radiation
levels and to have high sensitivity to many common radionuclides. This chapter briefly describes The Monitor
1000
EC
’s features.The Monitor 1000
EC
counts ionizing events and displays the results on the liquid crystal
display (LCD). The unit of measurement is located on the lower right, below the numerical value. The unit of
measurement is selected by using the mode switch. Whenever the Monitor 1000
EC
is operating, the red LED
Indicator flashes each time a count (an ionizing event) is detected Figure 2(2).
The LCD Display
The LCD (liquid crystal display. Figure 2(1)) shows various indicators according to the mode setting, function(s)
being performed, and battery condition as shown below.
Indicators
BATTERY ICON - Indicates that the Monitor 1000
EC
is powered by the AA batteries and shows the
remaining battery life. The battery icon (not shown)
will not appear if it is plugged into USB power.
USB ICON - Indicates that the Monitor 1000
EC
is plugged
into the USB jack and is running on USB power. The USB
icon will not appear if it is running on battery power.
ALARM ICON - Indicates that the alarm
has been set and is active.
HOURGLASS ICON - Indicates that a timed count is being taken.
RADIATION ICON - The flashing radiation icon indicates that an alarm has been triggered
and will remain until the radiation levels drop below the set alarm threshold. The radiation
icon will continue to flash at the top of the display if an alarm has been muted.
BACKLIGHT ICON - Indicates that the backlight has been turned on.
AUDIO ICON - Indicates that the audio clicks will sound with each count collected.
MUTE ICON - Indicates the audio has been turned off and the Monitor 1000
EC
is operating in silent
mode. While in silent mode, you will not hear the “beeps” that indicate turning on or off the alarm,
turning on or off the timer or making changes in the menu. You can still activate the “clicks” by pressing
the Audio button. The Mute function does not turn off the “beeps” from the Alarm or the Over Range
feature. If you turn the unit off, you will have to turn the Mute feature back on if you wish to use it.
RECORD ICON - Indicates that the readings are being recorded into the internal
memory, which can be downloaded with the free Observer USB Software.
The record icon will flash when the on board memory is full.
Figure 2(1)