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Applicable to part numbers:
RS-S131-200-ER0000
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S131-200-UM
Revision: A
March 2016
8499 Darrow Road
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  • Page 1 Measurement & Control RSDetection User’s Manual Applicable to part numbers: RS-S131-200-ER0000 RS-S131-200-ERB000 S131-200-UM Revision: A March 2016 8499 Darrow Road Twinsburg, OH 44087...
  • Page 2 RSDetection User’s Manual This document and all information and expression contained herein are the property of GE Energy Reuter-Stokes, Inc. and are provided to the recipient in confidence on a “need to know” basis. Your use of this document is strictly limited to a legitimate business purpose requiring the information contained therein.
  • Page 3 RSDetection User’s Manual EVISION ISTORY Revision Revision History Date Initial Release 2013 July Updates based on customer 2016 March feedback and changes to FW/SW. Copyright © 2016 General Electric Company. All Rights Reserved S131-200-UM Rev A Page iii...
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  • Page 5 RSDetection User’s Manual MPORTANT NFORMATION All content and material in this manual (including, without limitation, text, design, graphics, logos, icons, images, code and software, as well as the selection and arrangement thereof) is confidential and proprietary, the exclusive property of and owned by Reuter-Stokes, Inc. and is protected by copyright, trademark and other applicable laws.
  • Page 6 Product Warnings and Cautions: THE SENSOR ENCLOSURE SHOULD BE OPENED ONLY BY TECHNICIANS TRAINED AND APPROVED BY GE REUTER-STOKES. ALL SCREWS AND CONNECTORS MUST BE APPLIED TO RIGOROUS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TO CONFORM TO IP RATING AND ENSURE THE UNIT IS PROPERLY PROTECTED AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS.
  • Page 7 THE (OPTIONAL) INTERNAL BATTERY USED IN THIS INSTRUMENT IS A LI-ION BATTERY AND SHALL ONLY BE REPLACED WITH AN INSPIRED ENERGY NH2057GE29 BATTERY. THIS IS AVAILABLE EITHER FROM GE REUTER-STOKES OR DIRECTLY FROM INSPIRED ENERGY. USE OF ANY OTHER BATTERY MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CHARGING UNIT OR THE INSTRUMENT.
  • Page 8 RSDetection User’s Manual ATTERY ISPOSAL NSTRUCTIONS This product may contain one lithium-ion battery. In accordance with the European Directive 2006/66/EC, batteries and accumulators are marked with the crossed out wheeled bin, which indicates that they cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. The marking may also include a chemical symbol indicating that the battery contains substances classified as hazardous by the European Commission.
  • Page 9 RSDetection User’s Manual ONTENTS Revision History ................................ iii Important Information ............................v Warnings and Cautions ............................ vi Battery Disposal Instructions ........................viii Contents ..................................ix List of Figures ................................xii List of Tables ................................xiv Introduction ..............................1 Hardware Overview ..........................1 1.1.1 High-Pressure Ion Chamber ......................

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    RSDetection User’s Manual 1.2.9 Time and Time Zones ........................7 Communications ............................ 7 1.3.1 Serial COM3 ............................. 8 1.3.2 TCP/IP ............................. 10 Lithium-Ion Battery ............................11 Field Installation ............................12 Configuration Utility..........................14 Firmware ..............................14 Firmware Updates ..........................14 Maintenance and Service ........................
  • Page 11 RSDetection User’s Manual Overview ..............................59 Appendix................................60 Configuration Utility Installation ...................... 60 PC/Network Concerns When Using Ethernet Connection ............62 8.2.1 Discovery Screen Shows No Units ................... 62 8.2.2 No Measurements or Plots Update ..................63 External Connector Pinouts ....................... 64 8.3.1 Power ..............................
  • Page 12 RSDetection User’s Manual IST OF IGURES Figure 1 Database Tables ............................. 6 Figure 2 Communication Connections ......................7 Figure 3 Mounting Flange Dimensions (inches) ..................... 12 Figure 4 Battery Cover ............................16 Figure 5 Battery Connector ..........................17 Figure 6 HPIC Diagram ............................18 Figure 7 HPIC Energy Response ........................
  • Page 13 RSDetection User’s Manual Figure 37 Select Program Location ........................61 Figure 38 Install Check ............................62 Figure 39 Discovery - No Units ........................... 63 Figure 40 .................................. 67 Figure 41 .................................. 67 Copyright © 2016 General Electric Company. All Rights Reserved S131-200-UM Rev A Page xiii...
  • Page 14 RSDetection User’s Manual IST OF ABLES Table 1 - Composite Measurements ........................2 Table 2 LED Operations ............................13 Table 3 "F" Factors for Common Isotopes ...................... 20 Table 4 Correction Factors ..........................20 Table 5 Measurement Characteristics ......................22 Table 6 Events ................................
  • Page 15 User’s Manual NTRODUCTION The RSDetection is the latest in the GE Reuter-Stokes line of Gamma Radiation Monitors. It measures gamma radiation dose rates up to 100 R/h (1 SV/hr) and supports a wide range of communication interfaces. This manual applies to all versions of the RSDetection, whose part numbers are RS-S131-200-ERxxxx.

  • Page 16: Table 1 - Composite Measurements

    RSDetection User’s Manual 1.2 O PERATIONAL ONCEPTS 1.2.1 Configurations The unit behavior is driven by configurations that are associated with events and measurements, as well as miscellaneous features such as serial ports, system operation, and various other system entities. The configuration utility provides customization of all the configurable parameters.
  • Page 17 RSDetection User’s Manual PowerCycleCount MinutesTillFullCharge MinutesTillEmpty BatteryVoltage BatteryCurrent BatteryTemperature RemainingBatteryCapacity FullChargeBatteryCapacity PercentBatteryCapacity Met Station WindSpeed WindDirection RainAccumulation AirPressure AirTemperature Humidity 1.2.5 Legacy Commands These commands support a simple ASCII command set that is compatible with prior generations of gamma monitoring products. Although most are supported, some are not due to architectural differences.
  • Page 18 RSDetection User’s Manual  RSDetection Level - In the RSDetection system configuration a NotifyEnable property is available. If false then no notifications are sent even for those individual notifications that are enabled.  Measurement/Event Configuration - Each event and measurement has its own notification enable that inhibits or allows notifications for that one item.
  • Page 19 RSDetection User’s Manual 1.2.8 Database Data is stored in a database designed for use with the operating system. The database consists of five tables.  Configuration  Events  ScalarMeasurement  CompositeMeasurement  EventStates A block diagram of these tables is in Figure 1. Copyright ©...

  • Page 20: Figure 1 Database Tables

    RSDetection User’s Manual CompositeMeasurement Configuration Event MeasurementId ConfigurationId EventId ConfigurationId Name ConfigurationId Time Type StatePrior CompositeValue DateModified StateCurrent CompositeType XmlValue Time Comment ScalarMeasurement EventStates MeasurementId StateId ConfigurationId Name Time Value Figure 1 Database Tables Each sensor, if enabled, will record data to this database. Data for each sensor is recorded based on the customer-specified logging interval.

  • Page 21: Time And Time Zones

    RSDetection User’s Manual For example, a sensor may be configured to log a sensor every 5 minutes and read the sensor every 10 seconds. In this case, the database records the average value of 30 samples taken once every 10 seconds for 5 minutes. In addition to sensors, events are also recorded to the database.

  • Page 22: Serial Com3

    RSDetection User’s Manual 1.3.1 Serial COM3  Dedicated RS-232 A 10-pin circular connector contains a dedicated serial port. This port is always present and is identified as COM3 in the unit and in the configuration utility. The default configuration for this port is 9600 BAUD, 8 bits, No Parity, and no handshaking.
  • Page 23 RSDetection User’s Manual  USB-A to Serial Converter Additional COM ports can be added using USB-to-serial adaptors which contain an FTDI chip (USB232R-xx). The converters are plugged into the rectangular USBA connectors. A weatherproof cable is not shipped with the unit for these ports. A USBA cable can be purchased (part number RS-S131-232-USBA).

  • Page 24: Tcp/Ip

    RSDetection User’s Manual 1.3.2 TCP/IP A network connection is available on the RJ-45 connector. Although a standard networked cable can be connected, this method is not weatherproof and should only be used for testing and configuration in a lab environment. The unit ships with an RS-S131-200-EN Ethernet cable.

  • Page 25: Lithium-Ion Battery

    ATTERY ONLY USE THE BATTERY PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT TO ENSURE PRODUCT SAFETY. IF THE BATTERY SHOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, ONLY USE GE P/N RS-S131-200-BATT. THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER HAVE MULTIPLE LEVELS OF SAFETY INCORPORATED IN THE DESIGN, BUT THE FOLLOWING CAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS...

  • Page 26: Field Installation

    RSDetection User’s Manual IELD NSTALLATION THIS SECTION ASSUMES THE RSDETECTION HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN CONFIGURED FOR DEPLOYMENT AND TESTED BEFORE TAKING IT TO THE INSTALLATION SITE AND THAT IT WILL BE MOUNTED WITH THE CABLE CONNECTORS FACING DOWNWARD. It is the customer’s responsibility to provide the hardware and utility connections required for installation, including all mounting hardware, support structures, and external power at the installation site.
  • Page 27 RSDetection User’s Manual USE APPROPRIATE LIFTING AND HANDLING TECHNIQUES WHEN INSTALLING THE UNIT. IT IS THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (POWER, COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, ETC.) ARE EITHER OUTDOOR CERTIFIED OR APPROPRIATELY HOUSED IN NEMA ENCLOSURES. The recommended installation steps are as follows: 1.

  • Page 28: Configuration Utility

    RSDetection User’s Manual 3.1 C ONFIGURATION TILITY Installation of the Configuration Utility on the system computer is required prior to operation of the RSDetection unit. Reference the Configuration Utility Installation section in the Appendix. 3.2 F IRMWARE Firmware for the RSDetection is already installed on the unit when it is shipped. The unit can be reprogrammed using the Configuration Utility.

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Service

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5. If the CoreLoad.cab file requires updating, select Upload Unit Firmware from the File menu and browse to the CD folder (Note: Files can be copied to the computer local drive instead). Select CoreLoad.cab from the CD path \Firmware\CoreLoad Ver XX.XX.XX\. A progress bar displays.

  • Page 30: Calibration Check

    RSDetection User’s Manual 3.4.2 Calibration Check It is recommended to implement a rapid method of checking the stability of the sensor calibration. The intent of the checking process is to identify substantial changes in instrument calibration. The check consists of establishing a reproducible arrangement of a long half-life isotopic source (e.g.

  • Page 31: Figure 5 Battery Connector

    RSDetection User’s Manual 4. Remove the connector from the battery (Figure 5). Figure 5 Battery Connector 5. Lift the battery out of the case. 6. Place a new battery in the case. The battery should be oriented so that the connector is located toward the outside edge of the case.

  • Page 32: Operation

    RSDetection User’s Manual PERATION 4.1 HPIC P RINCIPLES OF PERATION The HPIC was designed with the objective of achieving the best balance between sensitivity, energy response, stability, measurement range, and accuracy. No one technology has the optimal characteristics for each of these specifications, but the HPIC was selected because it was the best overall solution.

  • Page 33: Energy Response

    RSDetection User’s Manual There are other characteristics that are important such as accuracy, stability, directional response, and others which are not covered in this section. These parameters are functions of the entire system including electrometer, analog signal conditioning, etc., and therefore are covered in the system specifications.

  • Page 34: Table 3 "F" Factors For Common Isotopes

    RSDetection User’s Manual Table 3 "F" Factors for Common Isotopes Isotope Energy (MeV) Co-60 1.17, 1.21 0.89 Cs-137 0.667 0.91 Ra-226 Various 0.91 Kr-85 0.94 Kr-85m 0.15, 0.3 1.19 Kr-87 0.4, 0.85, 2.6 0.93 Kr-88 0.19, 2.4, 0.85, 2.2,1.55 0.92 Xe-133 0.081 1.46...

  • Page 35: Saturation Characteristics

    RSDetection User’s Manual 4.1.3 Saturation Characteristics The saturation of the detector is to ensure that all of the ions generated are measured. If the bias voltage is not high enough some of these ions recombine, which effectively means the output is no longer linear with exposure rate. The voltage required to collect all of the ions generated is termed the saturation voltage, which varies with the dose rate being measured.

  • Page 36: Measurement Characteristics

    RSDetection User’s Manual 4.1.4 Measurement Characteristics Table 5 provides measurement characteristics. Table 5 Measurement Characteristics Term Description Accuracy Accuracy is often misunderstood and can be confused with the statistical characteristics of the measurement. Accuracy is a measurement of how well the detector reports a reading relative to the actual radiation present, assuming the sampling time is long enough such that statistical errors are not significant.

  • Page 37: Figure 9 Statistical Response

    RSDetection User’s Manual Term Description Statistical Response The statistics of the measurement are very important to the determination of changes in dose rate. Basically, any radiation measurement has statistical variation associated with the measurement, due to the random nature of the gamma photons being measured.

  • Page 38: Software Configuration Utility

    RSDetection User’s Manual OFTWARE ONFIGURATION TILITY The Configuration Utility is provided on CD with every unit. It allows the user to configure the unit and gather data. It is not a complete host system intended to poll multiple units for data. REFER TO THE APPENDIX FOR LEGACY SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION AND UNSUPPORTED COMMANDS.

  • Page 39: Figure 11 Usb B Connection

    RSDetection User’s Manual USB B COM 2 Figure 11 USB B Connection DHCP Router Figure 12 Ethernet Connection Copyright © 2016 General Electric Company. All Rights Reserved S131-200-UM Rev A Page 25...

  • Page 40: Available Tabs

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.1 A VAILABLE The Configuration Utility contains the following functions:  Events – View the current state of the unit events.  Measurements – View the value of all the measurements.  Configurations – A list of configurations that can be viewed or modified. ...

  • Page 41: Figure 15 Application Configuration Screen

    RSDetection User’s Manual  Application Configuration – There are configurable parameters used to control the overall utility application. When selected, a dialog box similar to Figure 15 will be displayed. There are 3 configurable items listed that are default file folders for storing data: ...

  • Page 42: Database Menu

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.2.2 Database Menu  Statistics –Outputs the overall statistics of the database. This includes the oldest and newest measurements and events. Also displayed is the number of records for each category. A sample screen is shown in Figure 17. Figure 16 Database Menu Figure 17 Database Statistics Screen The statistics show the dates for the oldest and newest measurements as well as events.

  • Page 43: Utilities Menu

    RSDetection User’s Manual Figure 18 Delete Records Dialog Box 5.2.3 Utilities Menu Figure 19 Utilities Menu  Get/Set Unit Time –Sets the date and time of the unit as shown in Figure 20. There is a check box labeled RSS-131 Compatible located in the center of the dialog.

  • Page 44: Help Menu

    RSDetection User’s Manual Figure 20 Date/Time Screen  Get Unit ID – This read-only screen provides the serial numbers of the various system components along with the firmware version. Figure 21 Unit ID Screen  Restart Unit – This menu selection allows the user to remotely restart the RS Detection Unit.

  • Page 45: 5.3 Configuration Utility Tabs

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.3 Configuration Utility Tabs 5.3.1 Events Tab Displays the current status of the unit, which provides the name of the event, the current state, and the time it was checked. Figure 22 Events Tab On Electrometer Screen Copyright ©...

  • Page 46: Table 6 Events

    RSDetection User’s Manual Events, descriptions, and states are shown in Table 6. Each event has one or more possible states. In the cases where more than one state is possible, an update to the event log and/or a notification will be sent if the state changes, assuming the event were configured to do so. For those events with only one state such as Date/Time Set, the log or notification is written or activated whenever this action occurs, even though there is no change in state.
  • Page 47 RSDetection User’s Manual Event Event Description State OperatingMode Indicates the current Normal operating mode. No Offline action is taken by the CheckSource system to a state change other than logging and notification. It is up to the user to take action on this event state.
  • Page 48 RSDetection User’s Manual Event Event Description State DoseRateVariationAlarm The dose rate standard NoAlarm deviation percent AlarmActive measurement is used to determine if the variation in dose rate is higher than normal. If the percent exceeds the alarm value the event will become active.
  • Page 49 RSDetection User’s Manual Event Event Description State HighBatteryTemperature If the battery NoAlarm temperature exceeds AlarmActive the alarm limit specified in the event configuration this event will generate an alarm. BatteryCapacityAlarm If the NoAlarm PercentBatteryCapacity AlarmActive measurement falls below the alarm limit this event will alarm.

  • Page 50: Measurements Tab

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.3.2 Measurements Tab Displays the current measurements of the unit including the type of measurement, the value and the time the measurement was taken. Individual values will update at the recording interval specified for that measurement. Figure 23 Measurements Tab On Electrometer Test Screen March 2016 S131-200-UM Rev A Page 36...

  • Page 51: Table 7 Measurements

    RSDetection User’s Manual Measurements, descriptions, and units are shown in the Table 7. Table 7 Measurements Measurement Measurement Description Unit(s) DoseRate The gamma dose rate. R/h (*) Sv/h Gy/h DoseRateStdDevPercent This is the standard deviation as a percent of reading for the dose rate. IntegratorTemperature The measured temperature inside the shield cover °C (*)
  • Page 52 RSDetection User’s Manual Measurement Measurement Description Unit(s) DaqAirPressure Pressure measured on the DAQ board. Due to the bar (*) sealed nature of the enclosure this may not accurately reflect the exterior pressure. HighVoltage The bias voltage applied to the HPIC volts HighVoltageStdDev The bias voltage standard deviation as measured...

  • Page 53: Configurations Tab

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.3.3 Configurations Tab Displays the current configuration of various components of the unit. RSDetection is installed with default configurations which can be customized. 1. Click the Configuration tab to display the Configuration screen. A list of configurations is displayed. 2.

  • Page 54: Figure 25 Configuration Types

    RSDetection User’s Manual Figure 25 Configuration Types 5. To view specific information about a configuration, click on the configuration and then click the arrow to the left of the configuration name. The parameters for the selected item are displayed in the property grid on the right side of the screen.

  • Page 55: Table 8 General Configuration Parameters

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.3.3.1 Common Configuration Parameters Every configuration has a number of general properties that are read-only but appear under the category of “General.” Since they are common, they will only be described below and not repeated for each type of configuration. Table 8 General Configuration Parameters Parameter Variable...

  • Page 56: Table 10 Composite Measurement Configuration Parameters

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.3.3.3 Composite Measurement Configuration Parameters Table 10 Composite Measurement Configuration Parameters Parameter Variable Property Description Choices Measurement LogEnable If true, measurement will be True logged whenever it is updated. False LoggingIntervalSpan The database logging interval. Manually type NotifyEnable If true, a notification will be sent True...

  • Page 57: Table 12 Alarm Event Configuration Parameters

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.3.3.5 Alarm Configuration Parameters Alarms are a special case of events. They share parameters, but add those properties necessary to determine when an alarm will occur. Table 12 Alarm Event Configuration Parameters Parameter Variable Property Description Choices Alarm AlarmEnable If true, the alarm event is enabled.

  • Page 58: Table 13 Serial Ports Configuration Parameters

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.3.3.6 Serial Port Configuration Parameters The number of serial ports available for configuration (if any) is determined by the number of USB to serial port adapters connected. A serial port requiring configuration is enabled within the RSDetector unit for each device connected. Table 13 Serial Ports Configuration Parameters Parameter Variable...
  • Page 59 RSDetection User’s Manual Parameter Variable Property Description Choices Network DefaultGateway Typically the address of the router Manually typed that provides the default routing Format must be functions. Consult your IT department in dotted for correct network settings. decimal notation using 4 numbers separated by periods.

  • Page 60: Table 15 Display Configuration Parameters

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.3.3.8 Display Configuration Parameters For backward compatibility, a serial display can be used to display the dose rate output. These devices were used in the last generation of RSS-131 products and also may be configured as described in Table 15. Table 15 Display Configuration Parameters Parameter Variable...

  • Page 61: Plots Tab

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.3.4 Plots Tab The Plots tab displays the system measurements on a graph in real time. The following options display across the top of the screen:  Clear plots – Erases data on the graph.  Enable/Disable Logging - Enabling logging will write the highlighted measurements into a .csv text file.

  • Page 62: Event Log Tab

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.3.5 Event Log Tab The Event Log tab displays the details of any event within a set timeframe on the Event Log screen. The interpretation of the time will depend on the Windows regional settings. Refer to the Region and Language formats tab in the Computer Settings. 1.

  • Page 63: History Tab

    RSDetection User’s Manual 5.3.6 History Tab The History tab displays the historical data for a specific measurement. You can set a specific time period in which to view the historical information for a specific measurement. The interpretation of the time will depend on the regional settings of Windows. Refer to the Region and Language formats tab in the Computer Settings.

  • Page 64: Calibration

    RSDetection User’s Manual ALIBRATION Calibration is accomplished by placing the RSDetection in a well-defined radiation field and adjusting calibration constants to produce a prescribed output. The exact details of a user’s calibration procedure depend upon the equipment and resources available as well as the user requirements.

  • Page 65: Test Equipment And Set-Up

    RSDetection User’s Manual 6.2 T QUIPMENT AND The following table and procedure provide the necessary equipment and set-up to perform the sensor calibration test. Table 17 Test Equipment and Materials Equipment Description Data collection system Monitors and averages the RSDetection output Radiation source and holder Cs137 or Co60 Lead bricks...

  • Page 66: Figure 31 Rs Detection Top View Dimensions Relative To Center Of Ion Chamber (Inches)

    RSDetection User’s Manual Figure 31 RS Detection Top View Dimensions Relative to Center of Ion Chamber (inches) 4. Start from the plumb line and measure in a direct line the following increments for the value of “D”:  12’  14’...

  • Page 67: Sensor Sensitivity Measurement

    RSDetection User’s Manual Figure 32 Calibration Setup with No Shield 6.3 S ENSOR ENSITIVITY EASUREMENT After completing the equipment setup, complete the following steps to record the sensor sensitivity at various increments. THE RADIATION SOURCE SHOULD BE AT THE 10’ MARK WHEN COMPLETING THE FIRST READING.

  • Page 68: Calculating Sensitivity

    RSDetection User’s Manual Figure 33 Calibration Setup with Shield 5. Allow the reading to stabilize and then record to the data collection system for a time period sufficient to obtain a stable reading. 6. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each value of “D” (12’, 14’, 16’, and 18’). 6.4 C ALCULATING ENSITIVITY...
  • Page 69 RSDetection User’s Manual Indicates the exposure rate at one meter on a specific Source calibration date. This exposure rate must be corrected for the decay of the source from date of certification to the date of the calibration run as follows: = e-0.693(t/T) where K = the coefficient of decay...

  • Page 70: Sample Calculation

    RSDetection User’s Manual 6.4.1 Sample Calculation Calculate the Exposure Rate at a distance “D” from Co source ‘t” years after source certification: feet(365.8 3.37years( 1230.8days 5.26years( 1920days) 1062 uR/h      100)      ...
  • Page 71 RSDetection User’s Manual 4. Calculate the coefficient of variation of individual readings: σ / k V = 3.6e-11 / -2.333e-8 V = 0.154% 0.154% is less than 1% and indicates acceptable data. 5. Correct k(Co ) to k(Ra k (Ra226) = 0.989 * k (Cs137) k (Ra226) = 0.989 x -2.333e-8 amps/R/h k (Ra226) =2.308e-8 amps/R/h Copyright ©...

  • Page 72: Figure 34 Sample Calibration Data Sheet

    RSDetection User’s Manual Figure 34 Sample Calibration Data Sheet March 2016 S131-200-UM Rev A Page 58...

  • Page 73: Xml Commands

    RSDetection User’s Manual XML C OMMANDS 7.1 O VERVIEW Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a text-based format that allows for representation of arbitrary data structures. This flexibility allows for a wide range of commands and responses between a computer and the RSDetection unit. A description of these commands is beyond the scope of the user manual are located in a separate manual titled RSDetection Communication Manual.

  • Page 74: Appendix

    RSDetection User’s Manual PPENDIX 8.1 C ONFIGURATION TILITY NSTALLATION The installation consists of one file, RSDetectionConfigInstaller.exe. In some cases it may be necessary to also update the unit firmware. In this case ensure that the new firmware is loaded before installing the configuration utility. Refer to the Main Menu Functions section for details on loading firmware.

  • Page 75: Figure 36 License Agreement

    RSDetection User’s Manual Figure 36 License Agreement 4. Click Next and an installation folder dialog appears as shown below. 5. Type the folder name to the desired installation folder or leave the folder at the default location and click on Next. Figure 37 Select Program Location 6.

  • Page 76: Pc/Network Concerns When Using Ethernet Connection

    RSDetection User’s Manual Figure 38 Install Check 7. A progress window displays followed by a message that the installation was successful. 8. Click Close to complete the installation. A shortcut will appear on the desktop. Follow these steps to determine if an update to the Configuration Utility is required: 1.

  • Page 77: No Measurements Or Plots Update

    RSDetection User’s Manual Figure 39 Discovery - No Units There are two possible solutions for this problem: 1) Configure the network router to allow UDP broadcast packets. If this is not possible option 2 will have to be done. 2) Connect the RS Detection unit to the PC via the USB B connection (forget Ethernet for a moment).

  • Page 78: External Connector Pinouts

    The RSDetection power connector is a Samtec IPL1-104-01-L-S-K, 4-pin connector. Table 19 provides the pin number, description, and voltage. It is the customer’s responsibility to provide power using appropriate weatherproof connections. GE offers a blunt cut power cable, P/N RS-S131-200-PWRCAB.

  • Page 79: Dedicated Serial Connection

    A 10 pin Samtec connector (IPL-1-105-01-L-D-K) provides two dedicated serial ports (referred to as A and B). Port A is reserved for factory debugging, and Port B is available for customer use. See Table 20 for the serial connector pin outs. GE offers mating cables, P/N RS-S131-200-232 and RS-S131-200-232-AD.

  • Page 80: Supported External Devices

    RSDetection User’s Manual 8.4 S UPPORTED XTERNAL EVICES The following external devices are supported by the RSDetection:  Vaisala Meteorological Station (P/N WXT520)  FTDI Serial to USB adapters (US232R-xx). To use this type of adapter a Virtual COM port (VCP) driver must be installed on your PC.

  • Page 81: Figure 40

    RSDetection User’s Manual Figure 40 10) The end result of the Ports (COM & LPT) tree should look like the figure below. Figure 41 Support for additional devices may be requested by customers, but cannot be guaranteed. Copyright © 2016 General Electric Company. All Rights Reserved S131-200-UM Rev A Page 67...

  • Page 82: System And Accessory Part Numbers

    RSDetection User’s Manual 8.5 S YSTEM AND CCESSORY UMBERS Table 21 System and Accessory Part Numbers Systems Description RS-S131-200-ER0000 Environmental Gamma Radiation Monitor without internal battery RS-S131-200-ERB000 Environmental Gamma Radiation Monitor with internal battery Power Supply/Cordsets (For Indoor Use Only) RS-S131-200-PWRCAB Power Cable, 3M, Blunt cut (use with customer power supply) RS-S131-200-PWR...

  • Page 83: Legacy Software Configuration

    RSDetection User’s Manual RS-S131-200-DC-KIT Dust cover kit (includes covers for external connectors) RS-S131-200-ELEC-K Electrometer assembly, with hardware RS-S131-200-G-KIT Gasket kit (includes case gasket and battery cover gasket) RS-S131-200-S-KIT Gasket kit, HPIC support RS-S131-200-CD Manuals, Configuration Utility, Firmware 8.6 L EGACY OFTWARE ONFIGURATION RSDetection supports a subset of the serial commands used on the older units.

  • Page 84: M" Commands

    RSDetection User’s Manual Command Support Comments Itself Same as ‘D’ command except the averaging buffer is not reset. Command #E0 Response E Y 0 SSSS HHHH BB.BB AAAAA EEEE CC Retransmits the last “D” response, with an “L” instead of “D”. Command #L0...

  • Page 85: A" Commands

    RSDetection User’s Manual 8.6.4 “A” Commands Table 24 "A" Command Support Command Support Comments Sets the Dose Rate recording interval for the M command AY4XXXXX Y – Unit address XXXXX – Storage interval. Valid values are: 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120, 300, 600, 900 Restarts the Unit AY6...
  • Page 86 RSDetection User’s Manual Parameter Support Comments Air Pressure Number of points in the queue. Always returns 20000 Seconds between logging. High alarm level. Returns 00000 Low alarm level. Returns 00000 Bias Voltage Number of points in the queue. Always returns 20000 Seconds between logging.
  • Page 87 RSDetection User’s Manual Parameter Support Comments Returns 0. Returns 0. Returns 0. Electrometer Gain Returns 0. Returns 0. Returns 0. Returns 0. Returns 0. Returns 0. General Sets or returns the unit address 0-Z except ‘@’. Sets or returns the R to Sv conversion factor.. Legacy date format 0 = mm/dd/yy, 1=dd/mm/yy.
  • Page 88 RSDetection User’s Manual Parameter Support Comments restart the unit after this command is sent for the changes to go into effect. COM3 Sets or returns the RS=232 port baud rate. Valid values are: 300,600,1200,2400,9600,19200. User must restart the unit after this command is sent for the changes to go into effect.

  • Page 89: C"' Commands - Clear Data Queue

    RSDetection User’s Manual 8.6.6 “C”’ Commands – Clear Data Queue Table 26 "C" Command Support Command Support Comments This command is intended to clear the data queues for the various sensors. Since the data is kept in the database these commands are not supported.
  • Page 90 RSDetection User’s Manual Command Support Comments TTTT– Start Time. EEEE– End date. UUUU– End Time. IDs of Sensor for N 0 – Wind Speed 1 – Null 2 – Barometric Pressure (psia) 3 – Wind Direction (°) 4 – Dose Rate (mR/h) 5 –...

  • Page 91: S" Commands - Display Sensor Data

    RSDetection User’s Manual 8.6.8 “S” Commands – Display Sensor Data Table 28 ‘S’ Command Support Command Support Comments This command will display the current calculated value once per second for all sensors followed by a . The data sent will be the instantaneous value for each sensor after going through the appropriate conversions.

  • Page 92: T" Commands - Set Date And Time

    RSDetection User’s Manual 8.6.9 “T” Commands – Set Date and Time Table 29 ‘T’ Command Support Command Support Comments This command allows the user to set or view the time and date. If all parameters are specified the time and date are set to the values on the command line.
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