MIRION RDS-32 Radiation Survey Meters User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: MIRION

Table of Contents

COMMON SPECIFICATION
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RDS-32™
Quick Guide

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A. Navigation keys with direct functions, Select key (ON/OFF) in the middle
B. Flashing light for alarm and pulse rate
C. Binder connector with a protective cap for external probes, cable connections, and external alarming devices
D. Charging contacts
E. Fixing lug for the wrist strap
F. Detector(s), markings on each side and back of the meter show the position of the detector(s)
G. iTx for versions with an internal radio, WR for a wide range
H. Frame colors:
RDS-32 / RDS-32WR
RDS-32iTx
RDS-32iTxWR

The RDS-32™ features a select key in the middle of the keypad and surrounding navigation keys: up, down, left, and right.
POWER ON by pressing the select key for two seconds.
POWER OFF by first pressing the select key so that the OFF selection is activated. Press the select key again and hold for four seconds while the counter counts down.
If the select key is released before the countdown is complete and the device powers off, the device will return to the menu display.
ENTER THE MENU by pressing the select key.
SCROLL IN THE MENU using the up and down arrow keys.
MOVE INTO A MENU SECTION by pressing the select key or the right arrow key.
SET A VALUE, SELECT A FUNCTION, RESET A COUNTER by pressing the select key.
RETURN TO A HIGHER LEVEL in the menu by pressing the left arrow key or wait 15 seconds timeout to return to the main display.

The navigation keys have direct functions in the main display:

| Switch backlight on/off.
| Mute/Unmute chirp and key buzzer. In warning condition, acknowledges audio, vibration, and LED signal.

DOSE

| Check accumulated dose, press again to check time to dose alarm.

…

| User settable function key (with CSW-32 software). Not factory set.

MENU ITEM	FUNCTION
OFF	Switch the meter off.
DOSE	Check and reset the current accumulated dose.
MaxDR	Check and reset the maximum recorded dose rate since the last reset.
CHIRP	Adjust the sensitivity of the visual and audible pulse indication or

switch them ON/OFF.
ALARM| Check and change the dose rate and dose alarm levels and choose alarm mode single, dual, or off.
EXT.AL| Shown only if an external probe is connected. Check and change the external probe alarm levels.
TM.2.AL| Shows the time left to reach the dose alarm in the current dose rate field.
DIAG| Activate the internal diagnostics, check the firmware version and battery capacity.
COMM| WRM connection settings, BLE settings.
HISTORY| Make the histogram data collection settings or clear saved data.
Manual save of current readings.
SCALER| Set an integration time/count, acquire current background and start net or gross acquisition over time.
PROBE| Shown only if an external probe is connected. Check and change the configuration of the external probe.

COMMON SPECIFICATION

H*(10) dose equivalent rate according to latest standards
External alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron probes
Configurable levels for warning and alarm with audible, visual, and vibration indication
Configurable units: Sv(/h), rem(/h), with external detectors cps, CPM, DPM, Bq and Bq/cm 2
Power supply: 2 x AA (R6) size batteries (alkaline or NiMH)
Operation time with fresh alkaline batteries 600 h in background radiation, radios disabled, display backlight off, LED off
Real-time clock function with 3 hrs backup
Enclosure class IP67
iTx versions with internal radio for wireless monitoring

RDS-32/RDS-32iTx

Detector: energy compensated GM tube
IEC energy range: 48 keV to 1.8 MeV
Dose rate measurement range: 0.05 μSv/h to 100 mSv/h (5 μrem/h to 10 rem/h)
IEC dose rate range: 0.3 μSv/h to 100 mSv/h (0.03 mrem/h to 10 rem/h)
Dose measurement range: 0.1 μSv to 10 Sv (0.01 mrem to 1000 rem) RDS-32WR/RDS-32iTxWR
Detector: energy compensated GM tube, Si diode
IEC Energy range: 55 keV (GM tube) / 65keV* (Si Diode) to 1.8 MeV
Dose rate measurement range: 0.05 μSv/h to 10 Sv/h (5 μrem/h to 1000 rem/h)
IEC dose rate range: 0.3 μSv/h to 10 Sv/h (0.03 mrem/h to 1000 rem/h)
Dose measurement range: 0.1 μSv to 10 Sv (0.01 mrem to 1000 rem)
GM tube to Si diode at 30 mSv/h in increasing field, Si diode to GM tube at 10 mSv/h in decreasing field