RC-10x_Device_Manual
RC-10x_Device_Manual
Contents
Chapter I Introduction 1
1 Appointment of the device
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2 Device...................................................................................................................................
design 3
3 Technical specifications
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4 Developer contacts
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I
2 Introduction
1 Introduction
This section contains the general information about dosimeter Radiacode-10X series. Later in the
document, the dosimeter Radiacode-10X series is also referred to as "device" and "dosimeter".
Attention! This user manual is valid for devices with firmware
version from 4.11
The developer is constantly improving the firmware of the device, therefore it is recommended to always
use the latest version of the user manual. The latest information can be found at the links in the section:
Developer contacts.
Radiacode-10X series
Portable dosimeter portable radiation detector Radiacode-10X series is designed to assess the radiation
situation in real time. In addition, the instrument automatically keeps a log of measurement results and
events. This makes it possible to analyze them, including with the help of standard software on a
smartphone or personal computer. The dosimeter is suitable for work on the ground, with samples of
construction materials, with specially selected and prepared food or soil samples.
Portable radiation detector Radiacode-10X series is a universal tool for radiation safety assessment.
With it, it is always available for:
site reconnaissance;
· inspection of objects and materials;
· continuous monitoring of the radiation situation;
· automatic data storage in the instrument's memory;
· accumulated dose monitoring;
· quick search for radiation sources;
· two-channel alarm signaling of radiation danger and changes in the radiation situation;
· time-based database;
· possibility of autonomous operation, or in pair with a smartphone;
· wireless data transmission;
· wide possibilities of data processing in Windows, Android and IOS applications.
Instrument features
· Fast response to changes in the radiation environment, thanks to the CsI(Tl) scintillator detector
working together with a silicon photomultiplier tube and adaptive processing of incoming data.
· Continuous assessment of the radiation situation as long as the instrument is switched on. Results at
any moment can be presented in the form of dose rate, count rate, accumulated dose, absorbed
radiation energy spectrum. Assessment and accumulation of data do not depend on the change of the
display mode.
· Splash-proof, dust-proof - IP64 class.
Radiacode-10X series is a highly sophisticated and sensitive instrument. Please read the
instructions to obtain reliable results.
1. Location of the radiation sensor, digital thermometer, and instrument orientation sensor.
2. Ambient light sensor to turn on the screen backlight in the dark.
3. Status of the built-in battery: charge level, charging, end of charging (powered from external
source).
4. Control button lock indication.
5. External connection: USB, Bluetooth.
6. Audio indication status.
Requirements for
The device works with personal computers with minimum system requirements:
- Windows XP/7/8/10 operating system;
- RAM (RAM) not less than 2 GB;
- video card with resolution not worse than 1024x768;
- free space on the hard disk not less than 1 GB;
- USB port 1 pc.
The device works with iPhone and iPad devices with minimum system requirements:
iOS operating system 17.0 or higher, or macOS 14.0 or newer and MAC with Apple chips.
II
8 Safety precautions and warnings
FCC warning.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide Reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Radiacode LTD may
void the FCC authorization to operate this device.Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF exposure statement:
This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The device is installed and operated without restriction.
III
Stand-alone use of the device 11
Radiacode-10X series is designed for long-term autonomous use. Results at any moment can be
presented in the form of dose rate estimation, count rate, accumulated dose, absorbed radiation energy
spectrum. Assessment and accumulation of data do not depend on the change of display mode.
The instrument allows storing the accumulated data in the internal memory up to thousand last hours of
observations.
In addition to autonomous operation portable radiation detector can be connected to a personal computer
via USB cable or to an Android or iOS smartphone via Bluetooth. Connection to an Android smartphone
is also possible via USB OTG. When connected to a computer or smartphone, the accumulated data are
transferred to an external device, and the newly received data are transferred there immediately without
being stored in the built-in memory.
First steps:
· take the device out of the package;
· make sure it is intact;
· read the instructions;
· check the completeness according to the product passport;
· check the availability and correctness of filling in the passport/warranty card;
· fully charge the battery.
After the battery is fully charged, turn on the device and set the current time. After it, you may
additionally:
· select menu language;
· set display parameters;
· set up signals;
· update firmware of the device.
3.2 Buttons
Portable radiation detector Radiacode-10X series has an intuitive menu system and is controlled by
three buttons.
Sound and vibration indication are also helpful in operating the instrument.
There are two types of pressing the buttons: short and long (at least two seconds).
A long press on the round button [1] is used to
· turn on the instrument;
· unlock the swing buttons;
· to lock the swing buttons;
· confirm viewing of the presented list of maximum alarm levels;
· in some setup screens.
A short press of the round button is used to:
· call up the menu;
· return from the main menu to the display mode;
· confirm selection of the highlighted menu item;
· toggle the selection options.
· to turn off the alarms.
The swing buttons are automatically locked after 5, 10, 15, 30 seconds of inactivity. At the same time,
the backlight of the screen is switched off, if it was on. In addition, there are 2 additional time intervals for
the display backlighting - 2 and 5 minutes, the swing buttons are locked after 30 seconds of inactivity.
The time until the backlight auto-locks and turns off depends on the settings.
You can unlock these buttons by long pressing the round button [1]. This will also turn on the screen
backlight, if it is enabled in the instrument settings.
If there is sufficient light in the "Auto" mode, the backlight will not be switched on. The buttons can be
switched back to the locked state by briefly pressing the round button [1].
Long press on the up/down swing buttons[2, 3] is used for different purposes in different cases.
In menus, a long press on the up/down swing buttons[2, 3] leads to a quick selection of items.
In scene display modes, a long press on the "up" swing button turns the sound indication on and off.
Which of the swing buttons will be "up" and which will be "down" depends on the screen orientation
settings.
When moving through the menu at any level, the selected item will be presented in negative - light on
dark.
Detailed description of using the buttons in different modes can be found in the sections "Display Modes"
и "Menu Usage".
Pressing any button is accompanied by a short sound and vibration, depending on the settings.
*The sound and vibration accompanying button presses can be turned off.
· To turn on the instrument, press and hold the round button until the
instrument turns on (at least 3 seconds).
o When the instrument is turned on, it will be in Monitor mode.
o With the appropriate settings, the power on. sound will be played at this
moment.
o With the appropriate settings, the vibration indication. will be played at
this moment.
o At appropriate settings, the display backlight will be turned on at this
point.
· To turn off, briefly press the round button of the instrument until the
menu icons appear.
· Short presses on the up or down swing buttons move the cursor to the
shutdown icon .
· A short press on the round button will turn the appliance off.
o With the appropriate settings, a shutdown sound will be played at this
point.
o The instrument screen will be turned off.
3.4 Display
The instrument is equipped with a graphical monochrome
display.
You can set the orientation of the image on the screen for left or right handed operation, or select the
automatic rotation mode.
Power on conditions, backlight time, backlight brightness and image orientation are set via the menu,
section Settings.
The status panel is placed in the upper part of the display. The content of the status panel depends on
the selection of the display mode.
The type and meaning of the icons used are described in more detail in the section Icons.
3.5 Icons
In all display modes except settings, the display shows a logarithmic indicator:
Each horizontal bar shows a graphical representation of a value (dose rate, dose, count rate) on a
logarithmic scale.
The ranges of the bars differ by a factor of 10. For example, for dose rate (µSv/h) the ranges will look as
follows:
Various icons are used to label fields on the instrument status panel.
Sounds included.
In the menu (entry via a short press on the round button), the sections are indicated by icons and text.
About device Information about the dosimeter serial number and software version.
Light indication:
· battery charging - blue color, continuous glow;
· registration of radiation quantum in normal conditions - green color, flash;
· registration of radiation quantum in case of alarm - red color, flash;
· exceeding the alarm threshold - switching on the screen backlight.
Pay attention to the charge indicator icon while using the device. If the charge indicator is empty ,
then connect the device to the charger.
In order to ensure correct battery charging conditions and increase battery life, the dosimeter is designed
to block the battery charging process when the instrument temperature is above +40°C or below 0°C.
Attention!
To charge the device, use only chargers designed for charging USB devices with voltage of 5V
and current of at least 0.5A or a USB port of a computer. Connecting the device to an incorrect
charging source may cause damage to the device. The device damaged as a result of incorrect
charging is not subject to warranty repair.
If the battery is completely discharged, the instrument may not respond to attempts to switch on.
The battery must be recharged to start the dosimeter. If the battery does not charge, the charging
cable should be connected, then disconnected and reconnected. The device will be ready for
operation.
Update the firmware using your smartphone and the Android app:
· install the latest version of the Android application in the application store: Radiacode or download from
the link: https://space.radiacode.com;
If the device bootloader is version 4.0 or higher - it is possible to update the firmware via Bluetooth:
launch the application;
· call the menu by pressing the button with three horizontal dashes on the top left;
· select "Devices";
· select Bluetooth communication interface and confirm by pressing the [OK] button;
· after connecting the device, confirm the firmware update of the device;
· wait for the download and update process to complete. The red LED will be on during the update
process.
If the device bootloader is lower than version 4.0 you will need a USB OTG adapter for your
smartphone:
· connect the instrument with the cable and adapter to your smartphone;
· Allow the RadiaCode app to be used with the connected device;
· launch the app;
· access the menu by pressing the button with three horizontal dashes on the top left;
· select "Devices";
· select the USB communication interface and confirm by pressing the [OK] button;
· confirm the firmware update of the instrument;
· wait for the update process to complete.
Attention! Do not turn off the instrument and do not disconnect the USB cable until the
process is complete!
Violation of the firmware update process may lead to instrument failure.
Please contact the service department to restore operation.
There are seven menu items available on the main menu level.
Spectrum Photon radiation energy spectrum (gamma and X-ray) - display mode;
Use a short press on the up/down swing buttons to select the desired item. The selected item will be
highlighted with a negative icon. To confirm the selection, use a short press on the round button.
Only three selections are available on the instrument screen at a time, the others will become available
when the up/down swing buttons are pressed again.
Of the seven items, four [ Spectrum, Monitor, Dose, Search] give access to the
selection of the radiation situation display mode.
Item [ Power off] – is an action point, if it is confirmed with the round button, the instrument will be
switched off.
Item [ Settings] is used to go to the submenu of the instrument settings.
Item [ About device] is used to obtain information about the instrument number and firmware and
bootloader versions.
At all levels, the menu is arranged in a cyclical fashion. For example, on the main level, pressing the
down swing button moves the focus from item to item in the following order: --> --> --> -->
The instrument settings can be accessed from the corresponding instrument submenu –
"Settings".
· Press and hold the round button until you reach the
menu;
· The name of the current menu item will appear at the
top. (In this case it is "Monitor");
o The icons of the main menu items will be placed
vertically;
o The active item will be highlighted with a negative
icon.
Next, short presses on the up/down buttons of the swings can be used to move the focus to the desired
item and make the required settings.
This and deeper menu levels can be exited via [< Back] and [<< Menu quit].
This and deeper menu levels can be exited via [< Back] and [<< Menu quit].
or go to [Alarm 2].
This and deeper menu levels can be exited via [< Back] and [<< Menu quit].
or go to [Alarm 2].
This and deeper menu levels can be exited via [< Back] and [<< Menu quit].
or go to [Alarm 2].
You can select one of ten screen backlight brightness levels (0 to 9). The default setting is 5. Lower
levels use up battery power more slowly. The screen backlight will turn off automatically after a period of
time when no buttons are pressed. You can select a shutdown delay of 5, 10, 15, 30 seconds and 2, 5
minutes. The screen backlight can be disabled completely, allowed to be unconditionally turned on by
pressing the buttons or by pressing the button in case of insufficient light level.
By default the device is set in the mode of automatic screen rotation when working with it with right or left
hand. You can disable the automatic screen rotation option and select its orientation in the right or left
position.
Sound, light, vibration complement the information presented on the display and provide feedback when
pressing the buttons.
Switching on – + + –
Switching off – + – –
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Establishing a connection , + – –
Loss of connection – + – –
Low battery charge + + –
Battery charge process – – blue - continuous
Device search – + + –
Pressing the button – + + –
Quantum registration – + – green, red - flashes
In the menu you can select the operation mode of sound, light and vibration alarms.
Separate permissions to play alarm sounds, buttons, clicks are available.
During operation, the instrument also detects the exceeding of all Alarms levels. Informs the user of
radiation hazards or changes in the environment.
3.11.1 Spectrum
The mode is intended for representation of the general view of the photon (gamma and X-ray) radiation
energy spectrum.
The upper part of the screen, from left to right, contains basic information about the instrument status:
o scale of the amplitude scale of the photon radiation energy spectrum - linear or logarithmic;
o time since the beginning of spectrum accumulation: hours, minutes, seconds;
o sign of exceeding thresholds by dose rate, dose rate, count rate;
o audio indication status;
o Bluetooth or USB connection;
o swing buttons lock sign;
o battery status.
o a short press on the lower button of the swing cycles the scale of the energy scale 1MeV -> 2MeV ->
3MeV -> 1MeV.... ;
o long press on the lower button of the swing clears the screen and starts a new session of spectrum
accumulation;
o long pressing the upper button of the swing turns on and off the sound indication.
3.11.2 Monitor
This mode is intended to represent dose rate or count rate. When the instrument is turned on, it starts
working in this particular display mode. All incoming data are accumulated and analyzed. If a change in
the radiation situation is detected, the instrument starts a new interval of data accumulation. If there are
no signs of changes in the radiation situation, the averaging continues in order to increase the reliability
of the estimation. Statistical error in the Monitor mode is maintained at the level not more than 15% for
the confidence interval 2δ at sufficient radiation intensity.
The upper part of the screen, from left to right, contains basic information about the status of the
instrument:
With the help of the menu the choice between the measurement units is available:
o Sv/h or R/h - when displaying dose rate;
o CPS or CPM - when displaying the count rate.
The type of radiation intensity estimation: Dose rate or count rate can be selected in the menu, or can be
switched operatively with the instrument buttons.
· a short press on the top button of the swing to switch between the types of photon radiation intensity
display:
o dose rate or count rate;
o long pressing on the upper button of the swing turns on and off the sound indication;
o short pressing on the lower button of the swing switches on the sound indication of registered quanta
(clicks).
o "Alarm 1" – ;
o "Alarm 2" – .
Two alarm thresholds for the count rate alarm level can be set using the menu.
When the count rate alarm threshold level is exceeded, a pulsating sign will be displayed in the status
bar:
o "Alarm 1" – ;
o "Alarm 2" – .
3.11.3 Dose
The mode is intended for presentation of accumulated dose.
The upper part of the screen, from left to right, contains basic information about the status of the
instrument:
o battery status.
Using the menu you can choose between the measurement units:
o Sv or P - when displaying dose rate.
When the alarm threshold level is exceeded, a pulsating sign will be displayed in the status bar:
o "Alarm 1" – ;
o "Alarm 2" – ;
3.11.4 Search
The mode is designed to represent the count rate in the form of a search graph. It is applicable for
operative search of the source or zone with increased radiation level.
The upper part of the screen, from left to right, contains basic information about the status of the
instrument:
o averaging time, price of one bar on the chart in seconds - 1/2, 1, 2, 4 seconds;
o current count rate value;
o count rate units - CPS or CPM;
o sign of exceeding thresholds on dose rate, dose rate, count rate level;
o audio indication status;
3.12 Alarms
The sources of alarms in the Radiacode-10X series device are:
current value of count rate value;
current value of dose rate value;
value of accumulated dose;
There are three alarm thresholds for each of these sources in the Radiacode-10X series instrument:
If the current count rate, dose rate, or dose value crosses any of the thresholds from bottom to top, an
Alarm event occurs:
· first threshold - Alarm 1;
· second threshold - Alarm 2;
· upper limit of the scale - over scale;
The values of alarm thresholds of the first and second level, separately for each of the sources, are set in
the device settings. They can be changed at your discretion.
The value of the third threshold is the upper limit of the scale of each of the measured values. These
thresholds cannot be changed through the menu.
The instrument constantly checks the current values of count rate, dose rate, accumulated dose and
compares them with the threshold values.
Exceeding any of the thresholds puts the instrument into the Alarm state.
Exceeding the upper threshold by count rate leads to unreliability of dose rate estimation. In this case
the upper threshold for dose rate is also considered to be exceeded.
If any of the alarm thresholds for dose rate, count rate or accumulated dose is exceeded, the
corresponding alarm will be activated. To stop the alarm for any level, you need to confirm by briefly
pressing the round button that you have accepted the alarm. The instrument will continue to display
exceeding the set level with a flashing icon of the appropriate type. To terminate an alarm based on the
accumulated dose level, you must reset it to zero, or change the corresponding alarm threshold.
Audio and vibration Alarms can be enabled/disabled in the Radiacode-10X series settings for each level
of any of the alarm sources independently.
On an Alarm Event, Radiacode-10X series will play the Alarms allowed in the settings.
You can stop playing the alarm by briefly pressing the round button.
The next Alarm Event will be signaled again.
If the device has been locked, if the alarm indication settings (sound and/or vibro) are enabled, a line of
maximum recorded levels of unconfirmed alarms will be shown on the device display after the thresholds
have been exceeded:
The following rules are adopted for indication of states and events of alarms on the display:
· If the swing buttons are locked, the status panel displays the message "Alarms:" and icons of
maximum alarm levels reached from the moment the buttons are locked to the current moment of time
- one icon for each source.
· By long pressing the round button, the user can confirm viewing of the presented list of maximum
alarm levels, after which the swing buttons will be unlocked and the normal instrument status panel will
be displayed.
· If Alarm Events occurred while displaying the menu, upon exiting the menu, the display will show the
list of maximum alarm levels mentioned above. The swing buttons will then be locked.
· If the swing buttons are unlocked and the display shows one of the measurement display modes, the
status bar will show the current alarm level icons for each of the sources, alternating between them.
when turned on
The device turns off without The device is affected by static Protect the device from static
low battery message electricity discharges
One dominant channel in the Turn the device off and then on
The device is affected by static
random part of the spectrum again. Protect the device from static
electricity
is observed on the spectrum discharge
The calibration coefficients
Calibration error Perform a factory reset
a0 and a2 are zero
Turn the unit off and then on again. If
The device displays:
EEPROM error the error recurs regularly, contact
“Hardware error [1XX]”
customer service
Turn the unit off and then on again. If
The device displays:
Bluetooth error the error recurs regularly, contact
“Hardware error [2XX]”
customer service
Turn the unit off and then on again. If
The device displays:
Accelerometer error the error recurs regularly, contact
“Hardware error [3XX]”
customer service
Turn the unit off and then on again. If
The device displays:
Optical sensor error the error recurs regularly, contact
“Hardware error [4XX]”
customer service
Turn the unit off and then on again. If
The device displays:
Thermometer error the error recurs regularly, contact
“Hardware error [5XX]”
customer service
Turn the unit off and then on again. If
The device displays:
Option status error the error recurs regularly, contact
“Hardware error [6XX]”
customer service
In case of malfunctions, please contact the support team by following the links in the section: developer
information.
In case of other problems - report them to the support service.
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40 Working with a smartphone
Note: When external power is connected, the device can be communicated with via Bluetooth or
USB whether it is switched on or off. This allows you to remotely switch the device on or off.
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42 Work with a PC
5 Work with a PC
To connect the device to a computer, the software must be installed Radiacode.
The program is available for downloading at: https://space.radiacode.com.
With the help of the program Radiacode you can transfer the data to a computer, view it,
and manage portable radiation detector. A detailed description of the program interface is included with
the program and is available after installation.
Note: When external power is connected, the unit can be communicated with via USB regardless
of whether it is switched on or off. This allows you to remotely switch the device on or off.